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PA SSA GE TO AMERICA, TO MIRAMICHT, with Passengers and Goods, the Fast-sailing First Class Ship ELIZABETH CLARE. 400 Tons Burthen, Will sail about the first of April. For Freight or Passage apply to FRANCIS, RICHARDSON, and Co. Swansea, March 9,1831. To CHARLES COLLINS, Esq. Portreeve of Swansea. W7"E, the undersigned, deeply impressed with the T 7 importance of the measures of Parliamentary Reform pro- posed by his Majesty's Government, and anxious to express our cordial concurrence in them, as well as our thanks to his Majesty, for having graciously sanctioned them, do hereby request you to CONVENE a PUBLIC MEETING, on an early day, of the INHABITANTS of SWANSEA and its Vicinity, in order to take into consideration the propriety of preparing an Address to 9 our Gracious Sovereign on the important occasion. March 25,1831. J. H. Vivian, David Jenkin, N. Cameron, J. Williams, C. B. Jones, Nicholas Lumsden, I). Tennant, William Clark, W; I. Joms, J. W. Clark, C. B. Jones, jun. TV. Walters, L. W. Dillwyn, Benj. Treacher, John Dilhmjn, Mic. John Michael, G. Jones, R.N. Goo. J. J..Gifford, John Strick, Robert Falkener, John Francis, Thomas Glover, ltd. Aubrey, jun. P. B. Prance, H. G. Drewe, I John Y. Ring, John Nicson, Thomas Ring, Arthur Jones,J. M. Voss, H.J. Williams, W. Stroud, Edward Howell, Allen Page, Henry Gye, F. Ritchie, John Grove, D. Rees, S. Dawe, Richard Evans, Evan Williams, J. P. Tiiuld. In compliance with the above Requisition, I hereby appoint a MEETING to take place at twelve o'clock on MONDAY next, at the New Town-Hall, Swansea, for the purpose above stated. 25th March, 1831. CHARLES COLLINS, Portreeve, AT a MEETING Of the GENTLEMEN, CLERGY, and FREEHOLDERS of the County of GLAMORGAN, convened by public Advertisement, and held at Pyle Inn, on Wednesday, the 23d day of March, 1831, ALEX. CUTHBERTSON, Gent. Deputy Sheriff, in the Chair, The following Resolutions were agreed to Upon- the motion of Llewellyn Traherne, Esq. seconded by Thos. Edmondes, Esq.— ht.That it is the opinion of this Meeting that a Reform of the Commons House of Parliament can no longer be delayed without injury to the best interests of the country. This resolution was carried with only two dissentimg voices. Upon the motion of J. H. Vivian, Esq. seconded by Morgan Popkin Traherne, Esq.— 2d. That the thanks of this Meeting be given to his Majesty's Ministers for the wise and efficient Reform they propose to effect in the House of Commons, and that they be requested to accept the assurance of this Meeting, that they may rely on the co- operation of the Freeholders of this County in bringing their measuretoahappyissue. Carried with one dissenting voice only. Moved by Thomas Bates Rous, Esq. seconded by John James Bassett, Esq., and carried with one dissenting voice only. 3d. That the Petition produced and read be adopted, and pre- sented to the House of Commons. Moved by William Williams, Esq. and seconded by Colonel Cameron- 4th. That the Address then produced and read be adopted, and presented to his Majesty. Moved by Walter Coffin, Esq. and seconded by Morgan Price Smith, Esq.- 5th. That the Petition then produced and read be adopted, and presented to the House of Lords. Moved by Calvert Richard Jones, Esq. and seconded by H. Seymour, Esq.— 6th. That the Address to the King, and the Petitions to the two Houses of Parliament, read and agreed to, be signed by the High Sheriff on behalf of the Freeholders of this County; and that the Member for the County be requested to present the Address to the King and the Petition to the House of Commons, and that the Marquess of Bute be requested to present the Petition to the House of Lords. The three last resolutions were also carried with but one dissenting voice. Moved by J. Moggridge, Esq. seconded by Wm. Williams, Esq. and carried unanimously- 7th. That this Meeting believe that the wealth and population of Glamorganshire entitle it to the privilege of sending two Mem- bers to serve in Parliament for the County: but that we forbear at present to petition the House of Commons on the subject, lest doing so we should in any way embarrass hiij Majesty's Mi- -aters in carrying their plan of Reform through Parliament. Moved by Robt.Savours, Esq. seconded by Llewellyn Traherne, Esq. and carried unanimously- 8th. That the Member for the County, the Member for the Boroughs, and Josiah John Guest, Esq. in conjunction with any "languished persons connected with Glamorganshire that can be requested to lay the foregoing Resolution before nis Majesty's Ministers, beseeching their attention to the justice of our claim. Moved by Colonel Cameron, seconded by T. B, Rous, Esq. ând carried xinanimottsly- 9th. That the Member for the County and the Member for the Boroughs be requested to give their warmest support to the mea- sure of Reform at present under consideration in the Commons House of Parliament, Moved by J. H. Vivian, Esq. and seconded by H. Seymour, Esq.— 10th. That the preceding Resolutions be inserted in The Cam- brian Newspaper. ALEX. CUTHBERTSON, Chairman. The Under Sheriff having left the Chair, which was taken by JMewellyn Traherne, Esq., Resolved, on the motion of Walter Coffin, Esq. and seconded by Thomas Bates Rous, Esq.— the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Under Sheriff for his able and impartial conduct in the Chair, which he was Called on to fill in consequence of the indisposition of the High Sheriff, which deprived the Meeting of his presence. LLE. TRAHERNE. TO THE HONORABLE THE COMMONS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, I*! PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED. THE PETITION Of the Freeholders of Glamorganshire,agreed to at a Meeting, convened h the High Sheriff, and held at Pyle, the 23d of March. 1831, IJUMBL Y SHEWETH, That we, the Gentry, Clergy, and Freeholders of the County of Glamorgan,present ourselves to your Honourable House, in order express, in the strongest manner, our entire approval of the Plan of Reform which his Majesty's Ministers have introduced into Parliament, a measure admirably calculated to restore the long declining energy of our old and glorious Constitution, and to revive the spirits of the nation, deeply depressed by the grievances Which have long weighed heavily upon them and most unani- mously we implore the Members of your Honourable House to "is Majesty's Ministers your entire and cordial support, in order to enable them to carry a measure so essentially necessary to preserve the tranquillity of the nation. We entreat your Hap nourable House to believe that, in thus addressing you, we are innaenced by no spirit of innovation—we are all united in one foment of the warmest gratitude and attachment to his Majesty paternal solicitude he has evinced for our welfare, and of MVr n fidelity to our ancient and glorious Constitution, to give ability to which we again urgently implore the Members of your onourable House to give his Majesty's Ministers your most cor- 1 a 8?PPort in carrying the measure of Reform. your Petitioners will ever pray, &c. TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. it pleas4 May it please your Majesty, a, f p,e' y°or Majesty's loyal and dutiful subjects, the Freeholders a™* beg leave to approach your Throne with our Sr .knowledguients for the paternal sympathy evinced by y IT ajesty on every occasion with the wants and wishes of jour people. We heg leave to assure your Majesty of our unalterable attach- ment to the Government of our Country by King, Lords, and Commons, and of our firm conviction that the measure proposed by your Majesty's Ministers, for a wise and efficient Reform in Parliament, aft'ords the best security for its stability. We there- tore fondly cherish the hope that, by bringing this measure to a happy issue, your reign will be distinguished to the latest pos- f 7t?'iaS period in which the rights and liberties of your faithful people received their highest consummation, and that your Majesty may long live to witness the good effects of your benignant and fatherly reign over us, is our constant and fervent prayer. ° TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORDS SPIRITUAL AND TEMPORAL IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED. THE PETITION tl6 Freeholders of Glamorganshire, agreed to at a County Meet- ,gans tre, "-V, convened by the High Sheriff of the said County, and held at the 23d day of March, 1831, Th sheweTH, Petitioners, though loyally attached to the Govern- J j r Country by King, Lords, and Commons, are firmly persuaded that a Reform in the Election of the Members of the ommons House of Parliament has become so undeniably neces- aa^ so generally called for by the nation, that it can no lon- «er be safely delayed. J hat the removal of the defects, insensibly introduced into the "^Presentation of the people, by changes which our ancestors w»id neither have foreseen nor averted, will prevent a renewal of m M.graceful scenes wbieh have in too many instances de- fflost l electors, disgraced the elected, and brought the contempt 6 *n,t'tut">DS oouniry into public hatred and 011 mpt. iestv^ &rUI- have the fullest confidence in his Ma- nures h "W"'an(" *n wis^oia !UU-l efficiency of the mea- the Pe<f le propose to improve the Representation of Your petitioners therefore pray that this measure for the Re- T"1? °* the House of Commons, which fully satisfies the wishes "the people without endangering the stability of any of the other nstitutions of the State, should be passed into law. And your Petitioners will ever pray, &c. ?()&. JOHNS, TAILOR, HABIT-MAKER, fyc. RETURNS his grateful thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen, his Friends, and the Public, for the very liberal patronage-be has received since his commencement inbusinesB, and begs to inform them he has removed from No. 19 to No. 6, GOAT-STREET, (Next door to Mr. Hammett's, Bootmaker,$;c.) and hopes, from his being enabled to nse the best materials, to- gether with his established connexion in London, to merit a con- tinuance of their support. 6, Goat-street, Swansea, March 7, 1831. To the Resident Householders and Burgesses of Stvansea, and the other Boroughs that will conjointly return a Member to the Commons House of Par- liament, under the proposed amended System of Re- presentation. ——— GENTLEMEN AND BROTHER TOWNSMEN,— HAVING received an Invitation, most respectably and nurnerousiv signed, to come forward asa Candidate for the Representation of SWANSEA and the adjacent Boroughs, in the event of the Bill for a Reform in the Constitution of the House of Commons being passed, and a Member granted to our ancient Town and the adjacent Boroughs,—I embrace the earliest opportunity of publicly expressing my thanks for your kind wishes, and the gratification such an Invitation has afforded me. A Seat in Parliament, constituted as the House of Commons has heretofore been, was never an object of mv ambition, and on several occasions, in the last twenty years, I have declined offer- ing myself as a Candidate when pressed to do so. The unsatisfactory and expensive proceedings at Elections were of themselves sufficient to deter most men from coming forward for the open and too frequently venal Boroughs—and, on the other hand, I freely confess I never yet could see any honour in repre- senting a few Mud Cottages or untenanted Walls, at a distance from one's residence and in which one could feel no personal in- terest. In my opinion, the honour to the Representative is in a numerous, independent, and respectable Constituency, such as your Member will have the honour of representing.; This brighter prospect, Gentlemen, that opens to our view in the plan of Reform brought forward by the existing Ministry, and sanctioned by his Majesty, when it becomes part of the Law of the Realm (as sooner or later it must be), will secure to all Classes and Interests a real and efficient Representation in Par- liament, by placing the Franchise in the hands of a Body too nu- merous and respectable to be corruptly influenced, and by so re- ducing the present enormous expenses of Elections, that indepen- dent Men will always be found ready to come forward to repre- sent the Wants, Interests, and Feelings of the Districts with which they may be connected. In the Members for Counties (whose numbers it is proposed considerably to increase) the Agricultural Interests will be amply represented and secured, whilst the populous and Commercial Towns, will send their Representatives, chosen freely by them- selves, to protect nnd watch over their Welfare and Individual Rights.—On this principle it is proposed that SWANSEA, con- jointly with certain other Boroughs, shall be detached from Cardiff and return a Member to Parliament; and should the Interests of this rapidly-increasing Town and District of Boroughs be entrusted to me, no exertion shall be wanting to prove that your confidence has not been misplaced; whilst on all Public Questions I trust I should always be found an honest, attentive, as I am sure I should be an independent, Representative of the People. So little is as yet known as to the details of the plan of Minis- ters with regard to the Boroughs to be connected with SWANSEA, that any particular reference to them might be considered prema- ture I can therefore only state, generally, that the Interests of the whole of my Constituents would meet with every attention in the event of my being returned to Parliament. I have the honour to remain, GENTLEMEN, Your truly obliged and faithful Servant, SINGLETON, 10th March, 1831. J. H. VIVIAN. TO THE Resident Householders and Burgesses of Swansea, Neath, Lloughor, Aberavon, and Kenfig. GENTLEMEN AND BROTHER-TOWNSMEN, ALLOW me to return you thus publicly my most heartfelt thanks for the independent, manly, and, I may al- most say, unanimous support my Cause has met with at your hands. The gratifying manner in which some of my old and intimate Friends at Swansea called me forward on the present important occasion, and the readiness with which so many highly respect- able names were added to the original Requisition, have made an impression on my mind which, let future circumstances be what they may, can never be effaced. Whilst I thus return my most sincere Thanks to my Fellow- Townsmen, the Inhabitants of Swansea, I feel I am also particu- larly indebted to our Friends and Allies at Neath for their flatter- ing reception and hearty promises of support, which leave no doubt of my ultimate success in the object of my ambition. To the many Resident Burgesses and Householders of Aber- avon, and the other Contributory Boroughs, who have promised me their support, I also return my sincere thanks. And in the event of my being the Representative in Parliament of this important District, I believe I need scarcely repeat every Interest shall have my impartial attention. I have the honour to remain, Gentlemen, Your truly obliged and faithful Servant, Singleton, March 17,1831. J. H. VIViAN.

SWANSEA, FRIDAY, MARCH 25. 1::7 We are requested to announce, that the BALL advertised to take place at the New Assembly Rooms, Llandovery, on the 20th instant, is unavoidably Postponed, and that future notice will be given of the next appointment.

GLAMORGANSHIRE REFORM MEETING. A Meeting, numerously and respectably attended, was held at Pyle Inn, on Wednesday last, which had been convened by the High Sheriff, in pursuance of the requisition of several Magistrates, to take into consideration the propriety of expressing to Parliament the sentiments of the county on the Reform Bill introduced into the House of Commons by Lord John Russell. In consequence of the absence of the High Sheriff, from indis- position, Mr. Cuthbertson, Solicitor, of Neath, the Deputy Sheriff, was called to the chair, who briefly stated the objects of the Meeting, and apologized for the absence of the High Sheriff, whose sentiments, he said, coincided with those of the requisitionists. Llewellyn Traherne, Esq. then rose to propose the first resolu- tion. He observed, that the Bill then before Parliament had been so fully discussed by the public, and so ably handled by the press, that he thought it quite unnecessary to occupy the time of the Meeting by enlarging upon the merits of the measure. Thomas Edmondes, Esq. stated that he felt great pleasure in se- conding the resolution. Upon the resolution being put from the chair, and stated to be carried unanimously, Mr. Thomas Thomas, of Swansea, apologized to the Meeting that so humble an individual as himself should interrupt the business of the day; but he begged to say, that the resolution was not carried unanimously, as he differed from the sentiments of the Meeting; and he desired to ask the gentlemen how they oould justify the taking away the vested rights of individuals in Corpo- rations? He thought they were as sacred as advowsons or bene- fices, and he should like to have that question answered. Col. Cameron immediately rose and said, he would answer Mr. Thomas by asking him a question and he begged to know whe- ther those vested rights were not conferred upon individuals for services of a venal and truckling nature to the Patron or Lord of the Borough? But the present Bill was framed to do away with vested rights based on corruption and venality. Mr. D. W. James, of Merthyr, spoke as follows Mr. Chair- man, in reference to Mr. Thomas's objection to the measure upop the principle of its interfering with vested rights and old usages, my impression is, that if these are never to be altered, we have no occasion for representatives at all. But, Sir, I have always considered that the true principles of legislation are, to protect the interests of the community at large, and to adopt such measures as are best calculated to promote the common weal; and that, to effect such purpose, private, and particularly hereditary, interests must give way and it was upon this principle—that the interests of the country demanded such a measure- that the greatest op- ponents of the present Reform Bill disfranchised the Irish forty- shilling freeholders." J. H. Vivian, Esq., in moving the second resolution, said that Ministers had nobly redeemed the pledge that they gave to the country on taking oflice. They had brought forward a plan of Parliamentary Reform, which, if carried into effect, wotild secure the people a sound and efficient Representation and by so doing they were entitled to the thanks, gratitude, and support of the British nation. The measure of Reform had been received by the whole nation with such unanimity and enthusiasm, and was in itself so consistent with common sense, and so calculated to satisfy the expectations of the people, that be would not enter- tain a doubt of its ultimate success, and he did not feel it ne- cessary to trespass on their time by entering on a subject that had been so ably and so fully discussed both in, and out of the House. There was, however, one objection that had been raised, to which he could not but allude, as he had heard it ad- vanced by friends, for whose opinions on most subjects he entertained the highest respect, and for whom, personally, he felt a sincere regard-it was, the danger of innovation,—that little short of revolution might be expected should the Bill pass into a law. Had he the slightest apprehension of such being the effect of the measure, he would be one of the last men to stand forward as its advocate. But the conviction on his mind was far different; he could view it in no other light than as calculated to restore confidence and tranquil- lity to the public by affording to all classes, capable from their stations in life of judging for themselves—a voice in the choice of their own Representatives. Who, he would ask, were the parties that under the amended system would be the Electors ? Could the most prejudiced affirm that they were those who had nothing to lose,—no interest In the State ? Of what men would the Com- mons House of Parliament be composed? In the first place, of Members for Counties (of whom the number was to be increased, and in that increase he hoped to see this enlightened and impor- tant County included) who were to be elected, as at present, by the Freeholders, with the addition of the Copyholders and Lease- hoders, to a certain amount-two classes of men greatly inte- rested in the State, and heretofore excluded from the right of voting. Such men were not likely to be Revolutionists. In fact, are not the County Members at present in the House, the most independent and important portion of it; and naturally so, as having been elected by the more numerous and respect- aW« Constituency. And, as to the numbers for the Towns, by whom were they to be chosen under the proposed system? By well educated resident Gentlemen, who, although not Free- holders, yet contribute to the exigences of the State, according to, their means, and by the respectable and industrious Trades- men, who are very deeply interested in the welfare of the [ country, and are particularly affected by the plans that come under the consideration of the House in the form of duties and protectious on home and foreign produce. Of the intelligence and good feeling of this class of Voters, he had lately had an oppor- tunity of judging; and he would boldly assert, that no man would be by them returned, who had not a deep interest in the State, or who was not acquainted with their local circumstances and in- terests. Morgan Poplcin Traherne, Esq., in seconding the resolution, declared that he most cordially agreed with it. Thomas Bates Rom, Esq., in proposing the third resolution, said, that the passing of the Reform Bill would give stability to the Throne, satisfaction to the people, and security to all our in- stitutions. The demand for Reform was now become so universal, that it was quite idle to oppose the public voice 999 out of a thousand were in favour of the measure, and he heartily concurred in the sentiments of the resolution. This resolution was seconded by John James Bassett, Esq. William Williams, Esq. of Aberpergwm, in moving the fourth resolution, spoke as follows:— T Were it not in obedience to the call of Gentlemen, for whom I entertain a high respect, I should not have ventured to obtrude myself on the attention of the Meeting; for if the great Master of Eloquence himself, as he assures us, never mounted the rostrum without experiencing sensations of nervous apprehension what must I feel at the unusual task of addressing a Public Assembly ? and so much has been said, and written on the subject of this day's discussion, that the imagination must be racked to suggest any new idea, or shed any additional light on what has been already so luminously treated.-(Heat., ltear.)- One of the arguments re- sorted to by those hostile to reform, for the continuance of the present system of corruption is, that it opens the door of the Council of the State to individuals of talent, whose pecuniary re- sources are too limited to obtain access to it, otherwise than by the purchase of a seat, or by subservience to the will of the Dictator who nominates them that is, the Country has the benefit of these Legislators either through an infraction of the law, or through a sacrifice of that manly independence, so becoming to a Senator, that dignity of character, which disdains the 'jurare in verba magistri.' It is lamentable to observe the illustrious Names they have been able to cite in support of their position but we have never yet been informed how many men there may have been, who, possessed of no less distinguished abilities, but-of a larger share of honourable pride, have scorned to court celebrity onjsuch conditions, preferring that their names should remain undei? the veil of phscurity, rather than display them sullied by the badge of servitude, or the stigma of putting their judgment in abeyance, or pursuing a line of policy condemned by their conscience— (clteers) ;-so that if the country have occasionally availled itself of pliant talent, ithas suffered a more than proportionate loss in the exclusion of enlightened integrity—(MMC& cheering );- but by the present plan of Reform, all these evils will be obviated the diminution of the expenses attending Elections will enable those to present themselves as Candidates who have been hitherto scared from the attempt, by the ruinous effects of contests and if hitherto, the door was too small to admit any but those who stooped, the arch will be soon sufficiently lofty for the triumph of the upright, and talent wifinad a way to it's proper station with- out passing under the caudihe yoke of bribery or power.—( Cheers.) -The opponents of all Reform, in deficiency of argument, have raised a cry of W oU:" when they cannot convince, they endea- vour to alarm the sober-minded, by alleging that this measure is a revolutionary.—Why, so is all nature the earth, the sun itself is revolutionary what is it that does not require the refreshing im- pulse of renovation ?—(cheers)—but if they mean- to say, that the passing this Bill will abridge a portion of our liberties, or impair the vigour of our Constitution, it is a fallacy for the consequences will be of a diametrically opposite tendency. —( Ch--ers. )- For my part, could I persuade myself of the dangers they represent, I certainly should, as an humble individual, be among the first to deprecate change for none can be more fully sensible of the ines- timable value of our institutions, than those, who have had oppor- tunities of personally forming comparisons between them and the existing state of other nations.-( Cheers. )- Let those, therefore, who persist in factions opposition to the unanimous wish of a de- termined people, reflect how deep a responsibility attaches to them. When once they have set in motion the vehicle that contains the welfare of the country, they will in vain attempt, (after a certain point), to arrest it's velocity down the declivity of Anarchy, with- out convulsion. They have heard it objected to by a Gentleman present, who is the only solitary instance of opposition to the unanimity of the Meeting, that the Reform Bill went to subvert the vested rights of certain individuals; now he, if a lawyer, would say that the Bill was in the form of an action of trover, to recover the lost Rights of the People of England.—(Much cheering.)— Impressed as I firmly am with these sentiments, I beg leave to propose the following address to his Majesty.—Immense cheering.) Lol. Cameron said, after the very able, luminous and compre- hensive speech they had just heard, he thought it would be useless in him to offer any observation on the subject; he would therefore satisfy himself by seconding the resolution. Walter Coffin, Esq., in an energetic address, proposed the fifth resolution, and exposed in strong terms the baneful influence of the Boroughmongers, who, he said, were the worst enemies of their country, and wherever their influence was felt, it blighted and destroyed the spirit and energies of the people;-an instance of which appeared in the Borough of Minehead, which, when free and unshackled by Boroughmongering influence, was a spirit- stirring, thriving port. Bnt what is it now? Borough-ridden, and sunk into insignificance and poverty, with the losS ofits trade and independence. You have heard objections made to the Reform Bill, as depriving men of vested rights in Boroughs. He thought it was redressing wrongs. An instance of the practical good ef- fects of the Reform Bill h|d already manifested itself in a Bo- rough of this county, by th# selection of a gentleman to represent it on account of his qualifications alone and without reference to interested motives, bat as a reward for his public spirited exer- tions in promoting the welfare and commercial prosperity of Swansea. Morgan Price Smith, Esq. seconded this resolution. Calvert Richard Jones, Esq. in moving the sixth resolution, said in nine a I IC that it gave him much gratification, in so large and respectable a Meeting as that which he had the honour of addressing, to find such perfect unanimity prevail.—( Cries of no, no.)—With the ex- ception, then, of one dissentient voice. He did not, however despair that their opponent, on njaturer deliberation, might be in- duced to join in the opinion of his friends. So great and so evi- dent were the advantages to be derived from the measure now before Parliament, that he felt fully convinced, were the whole country present, the resolutions hitherto proposed and adopted would be carried by a most overwhelming majority. The resolution was seconded by H. Seymour, Esq, In moving and seconding the other resolutions, the Meeting was briefly addressed by J. Moggridge, Esq. and Robert Savours, Esq. • and apologies for the unavoidable absence of J. J. Guest, Esq. M jp! and Dr. Lisle, were offered to the Meeting by Walter Collin Esq! The Deputy Sheriff, on quitting the chair, expressed his cordiai concurrence in the resolutions that had been adopted, and good- humouredly intimated, that he had no wish to participate with Mr. Thomas in the solitude he had chosen when the Meeting separated, much pleased with the proceedings of the day. PARLIAMENTARY REFORM.—The Meetings which have already been held in Wales on this important subject, shew most unequivocally the sentiments of the people in favour of the mea- sure. We are rejoiced to find, that a Meeting of the County of Carmarthen will take place on Tuesday next, to express the con- currence of that populous and important portion of the Princi- PaH.in raSn/8 Py,°P°sed by his Majesty's Government. A similar Meeting of the fown of Swansea, we are gratified to see, has been convened by the Portreeve, Charles Collins Esa for Monday next.—See advts.

Copper Ores Sold at Swansea, March 23, 1831. MINES. TONS. PURCHASERS PRICE. Knockmahon 81 Daniell, Nevill, and Co., Pascoe, Grenfell, and Co., and M. G. and T. Glascott .t:8 18 6 Ditto. 73 Daniell, Nevill, and Co., and M.J G. and T. Glascott .10 2 0 Ditto. 65 Usborne, Benson, and Co. 8 3 6 Ditto. 52 Ditto, 5100 Cronebane .83 Ditto. 4 17 6l Ditto. 75 Ditto 5 I 0 Ditto 61 Ditto 4 10 0 Tigrony 69 Crown Copper Co ? 5 5 6 Ditto. 56 Birmingham Co., and CrownCo. 5 8 0 Ditto. 49 CrownCo 5 17 6 Ditto 39 Ditto. 5 20 Llanberris 79 Daniell, Nevill, and Co., andM.. G. and T. Glascott 5 1,7 6 Allihies 53 Freeman and Co. 7 19 6 Leehousewell 46 Ditto. 12 13 0 Total, 884 Tons.

THE REFORM BILL. To the EDITPR of The CAMBRIAN. SIR,—I rejoice to hear the voice of the Principality respond so audibly to that of the rest of the nation in demand of the great Bill of RightSi which is about to be granted to us. The general cryis so loud- the demand is so reasonable-that in spite of all .the barriers which cor- ruption and prejudice are attempting to interpose, we may now consider the haven of justice already entered—the threshold of liberty already won. Our patriot King applauds the measure, his Ministers suggest it, his people need and seek it; who then, we may well ask, are daring to gainsay it ? A glance at the Members who took part in the discussion on the second reading of the Bill will furnish some solution of the problem. Thirty out of forty, who spoke in its favour, were Representatives of counties or open places; bat when we look to its opponents—what a reverse does the picture display Only three Coanty Members had the hardihood to ad- vocate the cause of corruption; and of the others who pursued the same reckless course, scarcely any had constituents to consult or to fear, but had merely to obey the dictates of their own self-interest, or the man- dates of some equally interested patron. This view will: display an intel- ligible sample of the quality of the opposition from the divison on Tues- day, on the second reading, we are enabled to ascertain its numbers also. Let it be well understood, that all the three hundred and one, who bad the audacity to avow their opposition to the just Bill in its present stage, by those votes avowed their opposition to its very principles--even to Reform of any sort. As to those who had the honour and happiness of being ranked in the majority, we have only to hope they will remain unanimous and sincere in the support they have already given, whether or not it be de- termined to have recourse to what, at all events, will ensure success— an appeal to the people. I remain, yours, &c. 24th March, 1831. A BRBCOMAN.

REFORM. To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIA N. SlR,—Allow me, through the medium of your widelycirculated and impartial paper, to second the appeal made by your Correspondent, Breconian,' to the inhabitants of places that have not already come for- ward to petition in favour of the grand measure of Reform now in con- templation. I more particularly call the attention of the inhabitants of Carmarthenshire to this appeal. All individually cry out for Reform-all individually are delighted at the thoughts of the grand measure of Reform proposed to us-and all individually would lend a helping hand to crush all unfair, unconstitutional, and undue influence, of either the Aristocracy or the Boroughmongers;—yet, for all this, I am grieved not to see any movement made in this county, as a body, to aid the endeavours of his Majesty's Ministers in this so much wished for and, I hope, not far distant change. Little remains to be said or urged on this all-exciting topic, and I hope, as an inhabitant of this county, that it will not leave itself remain to be pointed at with the finger of scorn, of pity, or contempt, as the only one, on the large map of England and Wales, not patriotic or independent enough to assert its rights and utter its sentiments openly, publicly, and in a body, as the inhabitants would singly and individually do. Sorry should I be to see it descend to the condition of a drone, and be content to wallow and to riot in the benefits and advantages got by others' exer- tions, and remain in listless inactivity and degrading supineness itself. How, if we do not give publicity to our wishes and our necessities our- selves, can our Ministers or our Representatives know our grievances or commute our hardships ? How can we expect them to find out what may be beneficial to ourselves, or to anticipate our wants, if we do not our- selves inform them? How can we expect even our own Member to give us his assistance on this most momentous question, if, by our silence-our miserable, degraded, and slavish acquiescence in things as they are, we acquaint him not with what we desire ? If, as our Member is, and pro- fesses himself to be, the organ of the voice of his constituents, he votes against this measure of Reform, with what right-with what propriety or decency could we question the vote he gives "f If we have not ourselves the manliness to come forward and say what we require, what can he presume but that we are content that the nation be mis-represented, or rather not represented at all ? and in what could we blame him for giving his voice with, as he might reasonably and rationally suppose from their silence, the sentiments and wishes of his constituents ? But though I urire this as a motive for exertion on the part of the gentlemen of this county, I do not for a moment suppose our worthy Member will so far forget the welfare of his county, the independence of his station, and the good of his country, as by his vote to support, or endeavour to support, the present state of bribery, corruption, and expensive (and, consequently, not free) elections; I do not think he will lend his aid to thwart the hopes, the wishes, and the prayers of the nation but if we do not exert ourselves, if we do not make known what we require, what ought we to expect or to receive ? I trust, however, we shall not long remain inactive, indolent lookers-on, but raise our voices in aid of this salutary, benefici.il, and be- nevolent measure; that we will put our shoulders to the wheel, and ask, that we may be given. Yours, obediently, Llandilo, March 22. ONE OF THE PEOPLE. [We are happy to perceive that the Gentlemen of Carmarthenshire need not the stimulus of our Correspondent's call to their patriotic feeling. A meeting has been convened by the High Shcriit, On the requisition of some of the most respectable and independent Freeholders of the county, to be held at Carmarthen on Tuesday next.]

To our Correspondent who arrogantly assumes the signature of PP'as>" reply in the energetic words of a London print— The enemy of Reform at a crisis like this is either so foolish as to Is be below reason, or so wicked that he is not to be reasoned with." t:T Several Communications are omitted for want of room.

nacAztrLXsi). On Thesday last, at Languke Church, by the Rev. Edward Pendrill, Evan Jones, Esq. of Garth, Glamorgan-hire, to Catherine, third daughter of Mrs. Pendrill, of Pontaniawe Cottage. On ihe I7th inst.Mr.J Morgan,draper, of Abergavenny, to Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Mr. George Anthony, of Hertford. On the 17th iiist. at Clapham, John Jones, Esq. of Vronheulog, Merion- ethshire, and Finebnry-sqnare, London, to Emma, daughter of the late John Gilliat, Esq. of Clapham. At Newtown, on the 8th instant, Mr. Thomas Thomas, about 36 years of age, to Mrs. Hester Lewis, aged 61 this is the third time the bride has been at the altar, and each time with a soldier. DISS. At Neath Abbey, in the 35th year of his age. Henry Provest Taylor, tor many years draftsman at the Neath Abbey Iron Works, deservedly respected and esteemed by all who knew liim. On Monday last,Griffith Harries, landing waiter at the port of Llanelly. leaving a wife and four children to deplore his loss. On the 8th instant, at Parke, Carmarthen, aged 82, the Rev. Natha- niel Rowlands, A.M. formerly of Christ Church, Oxford, Chaplain both L0-6 ?f G»rdon, and Lody Huntingdon. He possessed most oriUiant abilities, and was one of the most popular preachers in Wales. He was for many years in connexion with the old Methodists bnt upon their separating themselves from the Church of England and ordaining ministers of their own, he adhered conscientiously and faithfully to the establishment, and continued so to the end of his days. On the 8th inst. aged 59, Mrs. Mortimer, wife of John Mortimer, Esq. of lrehowell, Pembrokeshire, much and deservedly lamented for her many amiable qualities. On the 16th inst., at Glantawi, in the parish of Llangadock, Carmar- thenslnre, after a long ami protracted illness of near four years, Mr. David Jones, aged 59, a most respectable farmer, and an affectionate husband, indulgent father, and a good neighbour. •it On Friday last, at his house in Hereford, after a long and painful illness, to which he submitted with exemplary patience and resignation, and much regretted by his family and friends, aged 72, Thcs. Skyrme, Esq. formerly a Captain in the South Regiment of Gloucestershire Militia.

i. SBIP NEWS. SWANSEA. Arrived, the Eleanor, George; Priendship, Jenkins; and Swansea Packet, Barrett, from Bristol; New Industry, Jenkins; Ann Maria, Wathen; and Jane, Davies, MVIIU Htaui, uiossoin, noie, trom JMinehead; Hope, Hancock, from Barnstaple; Sarah, Pocket; Abeona, Jones; and Halcyon. Tanner, from Gloucester, with sundries; Fanny, Knight, from Bideford, with pota- toes; Primrose, Hawkins, from Padstow; and Elizabeth, Richards, from Waterford, with nour,&c.; Packet, Eastaway, from Combe, with sheep; Jane and Mary, Reynolds, from Bristol, with iron; Thomas and Reev^s,'from Fowey. with clay Lettice, Richards, from Milford; and fame, Edwards, from Bridgewater, with bricks; Lord Ebrineton, Day; and Speculator, Hodge, from Plymonth Patrick, Kavanoufch, from Arklow; Friendship, StrogneH George, Sawl; Po, Billing; Ann, ^awl; and Friends, Pryn,from Falmouth; Lady Frances, Kearon; Ann, Lewis; and Peter and Mary, Gibbins.from Wicklow; Fanny, Sandow* Mtue, Trick; and Anne and Sarah, Hicks, from St. Ives; Henrietta Atteridge, from Baltimore William and Amelia, Smith Speculation' «age; fruro, Carter Mars, Johns; Susannah, Furze; Assidious Bed- ford; Joseph and Mary, Curie; Two Brothers and Sister, Watson Duke of Wellington, Holden; and Fanny, Tippet, from Fowey, with copper ore; Affiance, Clifford, from Gloucester; Hopewell, Davies; Ann and Betsey, Thomas; Eagle, Phillips; Speedwell, Phillips; Heart of Oak, Thomas; Ann, Richards; and Adventure, Jones, from Cardigan; Mar- quess of Anglesea, Thomas, from Aberavon Favourite, Jone, from Car- diff; Jane, Rose; Avon, Jenkins; Boreas, Newton; and Constantia. Moyse, from Bristol; Peggy, Evans, from Aberthaw; Maria Victoria, Vibert, from Newport; William and Henry, Reigh; and Jeremiah, 117s from Hannah, Cullin; and Hiuton, Samuel, from Waterford Maria, Irwin, from Combe and Olive Branch. Ansel, from Weymouth, in ballast. 6 NEATH Arrived, the Flora, Prine, from Belfalt; Friends, Gould from Cork; Friends, Pepperell, from Bridgewater; Providence Pile' from Combe; Hope, Rees, from Cardigan; Eliza, Crockford, from Minehead; Friendship, Elson, from Exeter; Providence, Evans; and Five Sisters, Jones, from Mostyn. NEWPORT.—Arrived, the Royal George, Hamon, from Jersey; Two I T Surprise, Parker; John Guise, M'Fee; Friends, Hole* Jane, Towells; Providence, Lewis; Sisters, Waters and Mary, Gas- well, all with corn and flour; Cornobia, Nichotls, Robert, M'Carihv- Artuose, Wade; Sebyl, Fairish; and Jasper and Morrisey, with cattle and pigs; Fortitude, Favers,- with potatoes; Gannet, Jones,; William, Clampitt; Elizabeth, Evans; Ann, Richards; Mars, Jones;"Barnstapte RSP >e|?r' Harwood; George, Johns; CafJeon, Saer; Bristol Packet, Scott Mary, Coombs and Friends, Morean, all with sundries. 'eLinnet Jenkins; Riviere, Gillbert; Pacific*Evans; New HT' S'I za' Seaborn Mars, Jones; Carlisle, Hall; Matchless, Buckland; Eleanor, Jones Caerleon, Headford; ReI becca, Davies; Jane, Matthews; Elizabeth, Evans; Dragon, Hockins: Hope, James; William, Clampitt; and Charles, Howe, with iron and tin plates; Carleon, Saer; Moderator, Johns; Bristol Packet, Scott • George, Johns; Mary, Coombs; and Tredegar, Harwood, with sundries- Elizabeth, M'Carthy; La Hogue, Matthews Olive Branch, Nathan • Royal Adelaide, Matthews; Duchess of Somerset, Whiting; Iron and Tin Trader, Muggleworth Rover, Berry; Trader, Hardidg; Brothers Qnintou; Swayne, Hill; Fly.Gwyn; Felicity, Thomas; TriWer, James • James, Rudge; Three Sisters, West; Charles, Dibden Matilde,Davis- Victory, Puttum; Hurrel, Cove Fame, Mayne Sisters, Water's • Wa- terloo, Morrisey; Amelia, Bowen; Trader, Pricket; Unidn, Machin- Harmony, Richards; Young Eagle, Richards; Eliza, Leleape'- Dasher* Wivell; Adamant, Huxtable; Sisters, Cox; Venus, Harwood Hope' Towells; Moss Rose, Davidge; Kitty, Moxey; John, WlnMad'e • Pro* vidence, Lewis Mary, Griniths John and Eleanor, Corbett; Surprise, WMor A,l..a.u,e, W.Her| Prte„a,hlp, P»;r, William, Thomas; Defiance, Miles; Endeavour, Martin; £ abr ^o^a^°Xl8nV Prewett; Thomas and Sarah, Hiscox Fi lends, Morgan; John, Bayton Mary, Hook; Mary, Morgan; Sophia, Gower; Samson, Fry; Vigilant, Hook- Henrietta Moxley; Simeon, Moxley; Ann, Adams; Catherine, Sullivan; Mary) Limebery; John, Newman; Friends, Nicholas; Po- ?«n- « li D' ^ar,y'n'GusweH; Kingsfisher, Brown; Swan, Clarke- Chanman *k,chatl> Phillips; Newton, Lewis; John, Lewis; Betsey' Harfn^n i)Uverl0"> Shaplan; Ceres, Slocombe Enterprise, Wills; InCtrvys^Bryant; Taunton, Fender; Anne, Dingley Jalhe, Towells | PHw i Ce[ns' Richards; Surprise, Parker; Kitty, Keiley; Bjdward, Edwards; Jasper and Hester, Morrisey; Robert, M'Carthy; Hercules, Harries; Drake, Richards; Pennally, Bnrke; Abundance, Morgan oheba, Jollow; Thomas, Wearne; Barnstaple Trader, Dal- ling Hudscott, Rowe Union, Bendall; William, Beckerton; Anne, Richards; and Trial, Stone, all with coals. LLANELLY.—Arrived, the Charles, Llewellyn, from Bristol; and Elizabeth, John, from Bridgewater, with sundries; Agile, Evans, from Aberthaw, with limestones; MaryAnoe, Lloyd; and Creswell Castle, Jones, from Carmarthen, with slates; Mermaid, Thomas,from Swansea Emily, Ball, from Chester and Fanny, Morgan, from Milford, with bricks; Melantho, Watford, from St. J ago; Unity, Griffiths; and Mi- neiva, Harvey, from Fowey; Diligence, Phillips; Industry, Paynter • Marys Helena, Nicholls; Edward, Berriman; Happy Couple, Clarke and Lydia, Williams, from St. Ives; Yonng Benjsmjn, Hayes Allan! Carveth; Dove, Hayes; Anne and Elizabeth, Hayes; Sophia, Sawle and John, Griffiths, from Falmouth, with copper ore; David Walter* Phillips, from Carmarthen; Diligence, Griffiths, from Milford Phcebua* Rinsiini, fromTopsham; and Damaway, Huntrods, from Tenby, with ballast. MILFORD.—Arrived, the Jnlia, Sanwith, from Palermo; and Hero Lovering, from Swansea for Liverpool; Maria Eliza, Phillips, from St! Andrews; Renown, Evans, from Dundalk Belona, Watkins; and Ar! dent, Thomas, from Bangor for Bristol; Meredith, Partridge, from Te- neriffe and Liverpool for Bristol and Gloucester; Liberty, Williams- Betsey, Griffiths; and Union Packet, Richards, from Bristol; Bustler' Scurlock, from Pernbrey; Mary, James, from Glasgow; Fanny Anne! Williams., from Cardigan; Lady Day, Rees, from Portsmouth Nancy, Lewis; Ant, Morgans and Fanny and Betsey, John, from Swansea for Milford; Elizabeth, Griffiths, from Amlwch for Tenby; Felicity, WiU xr ^rom P°rtmadock for Chepstow Amicitia, Ridille, from Barrow for Newport; Elizabeth, Edwards, from Aberystwith for Swansea; Merchandes, Hughes, from Amlwch for Burry Hopewell, Meyrick, rom Newnham for Belfast; Lord Newborough, Birehall, from Sligo for London and Agnes, Wilson, from Douglas for Swansea. Sailed, the Helena, Perehoiz, from Bahia ^r-Bremen, after having Wintered at this port; Irene, Hewitt, frona Bnenos Ayres; and New Pursuit, Lewis, from Milford for Liverpool; James, from Liver- pool for Cadiz; Union, Edwards, from YonglupR; Hope, Vaughan, from Cardiff; Bonne Mere, Cockerill, from Deorrerjmr; Hope, Harries; and Hope, Morris, from Cork for London; Mary, Owes, from Liverpool for Charlestown Worrall, Dennis, from Liverpool for Laguma; Wilfred, Rane, from Liverpool for Kilvington; Elizabeth, Lewis, fi'om Porth- cawl for Waterford; William, Williams, from Newport for Plymonth; Wellington, Owens, from Carnarvon for Galway; Earl of Kensiugton! Bennett; and Barleycorn, Llewellyn, from Milford for Bristol; Taff, Rees, from Milford for Gloucester; Chaining Nancy, Morgans; Nancy, Lewis; and Eliza, Owens, from Milford for Cardigan. BRISTOL.—Coasters entered outwards,—the Rose, Jenkins, for Swan- sea; Hero, Jones, for Cardigan; Commerce, Davies, for Pembroke; Speedwell, Gravell, for Carmarthen; and Betsey, Rees, for Tenby.

COUNTRY MARKETS. SWANSEA.-Wheat, 8s. 3d. to 9s. Od.; Barley, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 6d. Oats, Is. lOd. to 2s. 8d. per Winchester. CARMARTHEN.—Wheat, 8s. Od. to 9s. Od.; Barley, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 6d.; and Oats, Is. lOd. to 2s. 8d. per Winchester.—But- ter, in cask, gid. to9|; and Cheese, 3d. to 3J4. per lb.