The Cambrian

SWANSEA, FRI OA Y, SEPT. 18. 43* The paragraph in our last, headed charging three respectable individuals of that place with some wanton nocturnal disturbances, was the emanation of some malignant individual; but we are happv to add, tint it has been distinctly ascertained, that the persons thus at- tempted to he he traduced, had nothing whatever to do with the Waterjordizing feats of the said Sabbath morning. Steps are being taken to discover the author, whose propensities for this species of JIm will be exposed and punished.

——— *»»-«!-< — THROUGHOUT Great Britain every day is now ex- pected to bring along wilh it the most important intel- ligence from the Easl. and strange rumours, which senerallv run in the van of correct news, have already reached us a/firming the destruction of Canton, the commercial capital of China, hy our fleets and armies. On this report, while it continues such. we shall offer no remark, except that we trust the Indian Government will see sufficient reason for carrying'he war to Pekin, where, bv a sudden, bold, and rapid movement, they might possibly obtain possession of the Emperor's, person, ami thus, almost b, a single blow, put an end to the war. It is possible, however, that circumstances may point out a different plan of operations, mid com- pel Great Britain to protract the s'rtmgle, now actually commenced at the extremity of Asia, though in all probability the result will be the same, whether arrived at in a long or a short space of time It is 'rue that certain political writers inimical to Government insist much on the probable fact, that a Russian embassy is on its way to Pekin, with secret promise of aid from the northern Autocrat. But, although this should actually be the case, we do not see how it could mate- rially affect our proceedings or counteract our designs. The assistance furnished by Russia must of necessity he forwarded bv land or by sea; if by land, then it would probably arrive in time to be too late, since our facilities of communica ion from India are so great, that Russia could not pretend to cope with us in that respect; and if by sea, the ships of Russia would on their arrival find the seats of China swept by a fleet which to any maritime power at present existing must prove invincible. Equally ridiculous are the reports circulated about the aid to be given to China by the Americans, Dutch, or Portuguese, who none of them, whatever may be their will, possess the means of con- tending with us on that distant scene of action. The contest therefore in the farther East. must be entirely between us and the Chinese; so that, if matters be conducted with common prudence, we may reasonably hope for the most complete success in that quarter of the world. But in the Mediterranean, affairs neces- sarily wear a different aspect, for there everything is complicated and intricate, and every movement is clogged by the jealousies, suspicions, prejudices, and selfish interests of many rival stales. Even since we last touched upon the subject, it has assumed a new aspect, and such a one too as evidently menaces Europe with a general war, France, in fact, appears bent upon courting hostilities. though it be very certain that she would best provide for her own welfare by pre- serving peace. This has been clearly notified to her by the representations of the Four Powers at Alexandria, in a state paper which has just been made public, wherein it is clearly shown that no European power could with safety to itself espouse the cause of the Egyptian Pasha; and that this is not empty boasting any person may convince himself who considers the united strength of the Four Powers, whether by sea or land. France is doubtless a great nation, opulent, compact, and united but it has again and again been proved by experience, that she is far from being equal by land to a contest with the Four Powers, even when the war is carried on upon her own soil; and that by sea, she can man make nfr pretensions to equality with Great Britain alone. Her fctonfciousnpss of &.he"e fab-ts is evinced at the present mortient by the course; she is pursuing—abandoning in the first place the whole Me- diterranean 10 our flag, and in the next place under- taking the fortification of her capital, confessedly with the view of preserving the seat of empire from the as- saults of foreign armies. But not to dweli now on the inference to he drawn from this projected measure, it is abundantly plain that France does not sufficiently rely on her naval forces to be willing to hazard an im- mediate collision with the fleets of this country; for although Commodore Napier is scouring the sea along the coast of Syria, and Admiral Sfopford has already cast anchor with his squadron off the harbour of Alex- andria, not a single step is taken on the part of the French towards disturbing the blockade in the one catte, or interposing to prevent the absolute destruction of their allv on the other. While the affair was carried on by the Parisian journalists, the case was very dif- ferent; then nothing was talked of but humbling the pride of haughty Britain, while trie vast superiority of the Fetich ships and crews filled every mouth, and was repeated in other countries besides France. In fact, this gasconading was carried to so great a length, that if nothing be done after all, the French Govern- ment must become the laughing-stock of Europe, as as well as the Times, and Standard, and such other Tory prints as repeated their puerile menaces. The great body of the French people had doubtless nothing to do with those absurd rhapsodies, which they will do well hereafter to discourage by all practicable means, Jest some portion of the disgrace fall upon the country itself. The principal share of the obloquy, however, mUst attach to our own Opposition prints; which pal- pably plied their tasks for no other purpose than to advance the cause of faction, and blacken and embar- rass the Government. One of these sane oracles has for more than a month past been furiously advocating the interests of the inventor of a water-rocket, by which a whole hostile fleet may be destroyed in a few seconds, at-the expense of a box of lucifer matches, and fiercely assailing Lord Melbourne for his un-Chris'ian reluc- tance to employ the infernal machine in the British fleet. No person has a right to accuse his Lordship of any leaning towards sanguinary propensities; but we. nevertheless, venture to say, that his aversion to the employment of this new modification of the Greek fire, prises more from his want of faith in its efficacy than from any consideration of its destructive results. The Patriotic inventor, it appears, who is a Tory, inlends to sell his secret to France or America, "if the British go- vernment refuse to purchase it; so that, if the rhetoric of the Times fail to persuade Lord Melbourne, there is an end at once of all our fleets and naval superiority, and colonies, and empire. The What-d'ye-call-'ums Rocket" is the true philosopher's s one, and whoever possesses it must be ruler of the world. We are there- fore quite anury with Lord Melbourne that he does not buy a pennyworth of this wonderful elixir, which can transform blockheads into politicians, and land-lubbers into seamen. Meanwhile, until this miraculous engine comes into play. the probability is that we ahall pre- serve the empire of the sea, since so great is our skill and alacritv-so scientific our tactics so reckless our spirit of enterprise —so indomitable the valour of our seamen, that nothing short of the new rocket" can possibly overcome them. Our glory, indeed, may be short lived, but so long as the protegee of the limes newspaper keeps hack his secret, we trust we shall act both bv sea and land in a manner worthy of the country that bore liS.

His Grace the Duke of Beaufort has been pleased to appoint the Rev. Thomas John Powell, M. A., Rector of CaotrefFattf) Llanhamlarh, in the county of Brecon, to be one of his Grace's Domestic Chaplains. MEUTHYK NI-W CHURCH. We have much pleasure in statins that Lord Dvnevnr has sttb-oihed the sum of 1001. towards the erection ol th s Church, and Howel Gwyn. Esq., •of Baglan House, has given 101. towards the same praise- worthy object. On Frtdav last a superb piece of Pfarp, purchased by subscription, was presented to the Rev. Humphrey Allen, by his pa isbioners at he Hay, as a testimony of re- spect and esteem, and the high S'-n*e they entertain of his conduct in the discharge of his sacred duties as their minis tef and t'lini i. The I'hfis'int. from Newport to Fowev, put in to the Month <■ Road-, af er tuning encountered the storm on Wednesday ia*t. the mister reports, that at two p. m.. the sea running \erv hiah, he saw a Mitack, about GO or 70 tons, founder, ith all her crew, "I)(llIt one mile east south east of the Helwick -allds. Capt. I)\<jt could not render the crew any assistance O'.i ing to tlif (lis.il>lpd »tate of his own vessel, and the sen imicin<: so high that a boat could not swim. On the 15'}¡ iusf., the brig AVr/Vrf, of Mavle, Rose- wall. master, srot on top of an llllfini,hec1 willi outside the old lock ga'es at Caidiff, and oil the tide receding she slip- ped 11ft' allrl stripped Ihe greater pOI lÍon of her keelson. canipc1 ilWõtt\ her spats, &c., and received other consider- able daiuaye. COM MI I'MFATS TO SWA>SF* HousHf)F CORHFXTJON. —On (lie 15th instant, by W. I. Jones, Esq. and the Rev Samuel Dixtps, Thomas William, charged with stealing two middles of bacon, of the value of 158, and one sack, the pro- perty ot his master, Mr. VVm. Ballinger, of this town, grocer and baker, for trial at the mx) Quarter Sessions.— On the 16th inst., b) Ihe said Magistrates, Mary Anne Williams, charged with stealing 25s.. a hat, two handkerchiefs, and other articles, from the person of Thomas Morgan and William Elford, charged as an accessory after the fact, in haying harboured and assisted Mary Anoe Williams after the robbery, for trial at the same sessions. IMPROVEMENT OF THE TOWN OF SWANSEA.—At the adjourned Meeting of the inhabitants, on Monday last, the 14th instant, on the subject of the improvement in Castle- lane, the Mayor in the chair, it was stated by Mr. Vivian that no answer to the Memorial from the Town Council had been received from the Lords of the Treasury, in consequence of the absence from tendon of the Gentleman in whose depart- ment of the Treasury the matter prayed for in the Memorial would he considered. Mr. Vivian also added that he had little doubt on his mind, that the Lords, considering that the proposed improvement was for the benefit of the inhabitants generally, would readily authorize the Town Council to raise the required sum upon the security of the Borough fund.— The Mayor read a letter from the Duke of Beaufort, acknow- ledging the vote of thanks which, in accordance with the reso- lution of a previous meeting, had been forwarded to him. His Grace warmly expressed the interest he felt in the welfare of the inhabitants, and stated that he should at all. times have great gratification in affording his assistance in any way which might best contribute to the prosperity and improve- ment of the town of Swansea.— A vote of thanks to the Town Council, to. their prompt attention to the unanimous wish of the town, in applying to the Lords of the Treasury for per- mission to raise the required sum to effect the proposed im- proveoient, was thell recorded, anti the meeting separated. — As this meeting, as well as the last, had been adjourned merply for the purpose of Iwaring any communication which the Mayor might have received from the Lords of the Trea- sury, ami as it was generally understood hy the inhabitants that no answer to the memorial had arrived, very few persons were present. But it must not be a",sUI11Pfl from the small at. tendance at this meeting that the subject has tost, anything of interest or importance in the minds of the inhabitants gene rally. We must, however, remind our fellow-townsmen that this object is not yet accomplished-there are many diffi- culties yet to contend with-the !III hscript ion list has fallen far short of the amount which was anticipated and we most earnestly call npon those individuals of weallh and influence, whose property in Castle-iane and the adjoining neighbour- hood will acquire a large and immediate additional value if the proposed improvement can be carried into execution, to contribute fairly and Illwnlly, an.1 if necessary, increase their subscriptions in aid of the fund which has already been sub- scribed. The adjourned meeting of the Town Council, was held at the Town-hall, on Tuesday last, to hear the report in answer to the memoiial to the Lords of the Treasury, for permission to sell some part of the Corporation property to cariy in o effect the contemplated improvement, theUllyor in the chair. — Mr. Aubrey asked "hat sum of money theTown Council "ould give towards finishing and enclosing the Royal Institution, as the funds for that purpose were quite ex- hansted, and it was certainly necessary that the building should be now enclosed with iron railing. — Mr. Vivian said the Royal Institution was a very fine piece ofbuitding. not only in point of beauty, but also of ntilty to the town and neighbourhood, and if the Town Council had voted 1001. towards the building in the first place, he thought they would have been perfectty justified in so doing; he there- fore moved that notice be given, that at the next October meeting a sum of money be voted, the amount to be bete- after decided upon, to the building fnnd. towards completing and finishing the building. — Mr. Dillwyn, the Mayor, said the meeting was convened for the purpose of healing the reply to the application that was made to the Lords of the Treasury, for permission to sell some pai t of the Corporation property to defray the expence of the contemplated im- provement, in buying the premises of Mr. S. Jenkins, but no answer had yet been received, the principal gentleman who had the management of the Corporation department being from home, he therefore thought the meeting had better adjourn to some future day which they might think proper to name.— Mr. Vivian observed that he bad stated before, at the last meeting, that he had written ptivately to one of the Lords of the Treasury (who had the management in that department) to ask his opinion whether he thought it likely their Lordships would peimit some part of the Corporation property to be sold for the purpose stated he, likewise, desired Mr. Rowland to make enquiries at the Treasury Office, if Mr. Pennington was in London or not, and if he was not. when he was expected. He had before read Mr. Rowland's answer to them, in which he stated that Mr. Pennington an(1 family were gone to Havre, but that he was expected home dailv. He had likewise an answer to the letter he wrote to Vlr. Parker, in which he says—tl I have just received your note, and as Mr. Pen- nington is not in London, having gone to Havre with his family, I have sent the papers to take their regular course, and have no doubt Mr. Pennington will write to you on his return, which is expected daily," -It was ere suggested that one of the Town Council should wait upon Mr. Jenkins to ask him to remain a little longer before he commenced rebuilding his house again.— Mr Vivian replied that he had seen Mr. Jenkins himself, and when he explained the reason of the delay in coming to a conclusion, he appeared perfectly satisfied, saying he hoped they would soon come to a deler. mination one way or the other, as tbe loss of time was of very great consequence to liiin. The meeting was first pro- posed to be adjourned to Friday, but afterwards it was altered to Thursday, and the meeting broke up; and sub- sequently on Thursday, adjourned to Monday next. ENTHKONRMUNT OF THE BISHOP OF Sr. DAVID'S.— On Wednesday, the 9th inst., the Bishop of St. David's, accompanied by the Rev. Melville, and his secretary, John Border, Esq\, arrived at the Deanery, where he was received by the Dean, the venerable Archdeacon Davies, and the Rev. George Harries, M.A., Canons Residentary In the evening, the Dean and Mrs. Lewellin entertained a party at dinner to meet the Bishop, who, with hh stnte, remained at the Deanery during his stay at St. David's. On Thnrsday morning, the Bishop was received at the western door of the Cathedral, by a large body of bis Ctergy when the oaths of office having been administered to him by the Dean. they repaired in p ocession to the choir, where the Bishop was dulv enthroned and installed by the Dean, tinder the authority of the Archdeacon of Canterbury, whose piivilege it is to enthrone all Bishops within this province. The Dignitaries having returned to their respective stalls, the service of the choir proceeded, and the Bishop having pronounced the ,blessing, which he did in a most affecting and solemn manner, theciergy retired to the Chapter-room, where they were severally presented to the Bishop. After partaking of a handsome entertainment at the Archdeacon's, the Bishop returned to the Deanery, and soon after he lett for Abergwilly Palace The urbanity and kindness of the Bishop were the theme of universal praise. He received the clergy in the most ft iendty manner, and entered readily into conveisation on subjects connected with the diocese, evincing the stiongest disposition to conciliate their con- fidence and to promote their views. It is understood that his Lordship, in a long interview with the Dean, requested a continuance of his services as his Chaplain, as well as of Dr. Ollivant'g. We have heard that the Dean accepted a scarf, but respect folly declined the office of Examiner, and recommended to his Lordship as his examining Chaplain, the Rev. William Beech Thomas, B.D., Vicar of Carew, late Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, and Public Examiner in Litoris Htunamo ibus. The Welsh Commission. will continue as before, consisting of Dr. Lewellin, the Rev. Joshua Davies, and the Rev. Professor Jones. T AFF- V ALE RAILWAY.—We are informed that there is every prospect of this interesting line of railway being opened for traffic and passengers as far as Newbridge, in the early part of next mouth. Two splendid locomotive engines are in readiness at the station, and a train of com- modious carriages is daily expected by ship from Bristol. The permanent rails are nearly complete, and nothing will remain to be desired, when the day arrives, but fair weather, to render the scene delightful as well as attractive. On Monday last, the members of the Ivor Hael Lodge of Ancient Druids, at Cowbridge, held their first anni- versary. The members being joined by brothers from Cardiff, Lantwit-Major, and other places, walked in procession to Church, where an excellent and appropriate sermon was lIe. livered by the Rev. T. Edwardes. After divine service, the body was reformed, and walked in procession through the town and neighbourhood. In the afternoon they partook of an excellent dinner provided by brother T. Thomas, of the Three Boar's Heads tavern, and the company were most highly gratified by some able speeches, elucidating the nature and benefits of the Order. COWBHtOGE RACES.—These Races came off on Fri- day the 4th inst.. over the Stalling Down Course; and if we may judge from the interest taken bysevera) spot ting gentle, men and farmers of the neighbourhood in the present races. the future meetings bid fair to rival in sport those of gieater pretensions. Much praise is due to Mr. C. Batson who was the manager, for his excellent arrangements. The first race was for a handsome silver cup, value 51. 5s., with a sweep- stakes of 10s. each, Iwafs once round, lOst. each. Mr. J. H. Morgan's b. m. won the cup in good style, heating four others. For the hack stakes of 10s. each, with 31. 3s. added, he its once round, earning 10st. each, seven hmses were entered, and six started, and after a desperate snuggle of four heats, it was won by Mr. Bassett's b. m. by Will Watch. Three ponies were brought to the post for the race for a purse, and after some pretty running, Mr. Bassett's was decla etl the winner. The sports concluded hy a race for a purse between the beaten horses, and some toot rating, which afforded some capital fun. The race dinner was well attended, and after the usua) tova) toasts were given and re- sponded to. the cup was presented in due form to Mr. Morgan. A liberal subscription was entered into by the gentlemen pie^eut for the next veal s races. MASTKU GKOSSMI I H. This young gentleman and his brother, whose extraordinary theatrical talents excited such general admiration in Wales a few years since, will make their t eapnearance in Swansea, Merthyr, and Blepon, n xt week, on their way tolrehnd. Their new productions, for thu present year, are highly attractive, and overflowing and fashionable audiences will doubtless ajain attend them. We extract Ihe fo II 0\\ in\! C'iiiqne on their new entertain- ment.tr in the Reading and Oxford Gazette: -"THE Gnoss. MITHS' GALA. —On Monday lasI, our respected young friends, Master B. Giossiuith, and his Brother afforded another delightful evening's entertainment to Ihe ge- try and inhabi'antsot this town mx) neighbourhood by the production of their dram Itie novelties for the present year, under the patronage of M. G. Thoyts, Esq. (late Hinh Sheriff.) Mr. Sergt. Taltomd, M. P., J. Walter, Esq. Captain G irth, J. Whehle, Esq., C. Russell, Esq., F. Buckeridge, Esq &e. We feel much pleasure in again healing our testimony to the admirable perfot mauces of these versatile and migra- tory actors—their travels have improved their entertain- ments.and added considerably to their dramatic resources. We had the wit, the mercurial action, and the shilelah twirl ot "ollld Ireland," the cautious, plodding, inquisitive number one" <ha acteristics of bounie Scotland," ponr- trayed with admirable fidelity. The Mesmeric exhibition was excellent, and caused much merriment. Master B. gave us one capital song, well written, lull of point, grace, and humour, entitled, "The bashfu) young Man," with which the audience was exceedingly amused, and it was most delightfully snug, fhe comic enteltainment of Odd Pro- pensities followed, and the scene between Shadrach and Mrs. Solo" ons was so good, and so capitally performed, that we wished for nothing to increase its interest. In conclusion, we feel much gratification in giving our humble testimony to the manner, in which the whole of the characters in the entertainment were sustained," SWANSEA AND NEATH HORTICULTURAL SHOW.-The following Prizes were awarded at the above Show, held at Neath, on Friday, the 11th iustant:— Dahlias—best white F C Air J D Llewelyn Blu-li PC.. Mr Spencer Lilac P C Mr Fredricks Rose PC.. Mr Llewelyn Ruby PC.. Mr Spencer Red PC.. Mr Fred ricks Scarlet FC Mr Vivian Purple FC Mr Llewelyn Morone FC,. Dilto B.)tt.PC..Dittn Yellow .PC..Ditto Globe, flowered F (I Dilto Anemone, flowered F C Di to Variegated .PC..DH)o Best single specimen of any sort It M Diito The best 24 self coloured IS M Mr Spencer Second best dilto B M Mr Llewelyn Best twelve variegated S M Mr Spencer Second best ditto B M Mr Llewelyn Best 12 sell coloured or variegated 1? M Mr Vivian Asters — best twenty lour S M Mr Llewelyn Second best ditto li II Mr Vivian Bpm twelve B M Mrs Arilmr Jones Stocks the beM six B M Mr Llewelyn Tlie best single specimen F C Dittn Roses—(lie besl twelve S M Mr Vivian Tlie best six B LVI Mr Llewelyn Tlie best sin«le specimen KM.. Dillo 1,2 Nf NKW Annuals— the best six S M 1\1 r Vivian Tlie aeeond be.-t dilto B M Mr Llewelyn I'lie best specimen B M M r Vivian llar iy Annuals — the best eollHtion B M \1r Llewel) n Herbaceous Plan's- best six fluwers H M Ditto The besl specimen F C Dillo Phloxes-the best six B M Ditto The best specimen F C Ditto Hardy Shrubs—the bei>t si* B M Mr Vivian The besl specimen F C Ditto flllrdyCrpcpers-lhe be" six BNi Dillo Tlie second besl ditto F C Mis \rthnr Jones Tlie best specimen F C Mr. Vivian Xlprf^'tan.ts — the best four lfowers.. BM Mr Llewelyn best FC Diit,, Greenhouse PliLnts-best four flowers BM Dillo Best specimen P (! Mr Vivian Best Bouquet ot Dahlias F C Mr Spencer v a. i FC Mrs Arthur Jones of any sort S M Ditto Plantsin Pots—besl four stove plants S II Mr. Llewelyn Second best dilto B M Dilto Best specimen BM Ditto Best ¡on. O.hi.leœ S M f)illo Second be^l ditlo BV1.. Dilto Best specimen B VI Dilto Best four greenhollse plants M ivir Vivian Second besi dilto B M Mr Llewelyn Best specimen B M Mr Vivian Best four Fuchsias S M Llewelyn Best specimen .HM.. Ditto Besl three Balsams B M Mr Vivian Best three Coxcombs B M Ditto Besl four Tender Annuals B M Dillo Besl six Calceotaiias S M Mr Llewelyn Best specimen .BM..f)in.. Fruit-best bunch of White nrapes F C I\1r Grant ———— Black ditto ..PC.. Dillo ———— Frontignac ..PC..Ditto ————— Muscat F C Ditlo Best four bunches of sorts S M Dilto Second besl ditto B M Dilto Hesttwobuncht-s.BM..Atr Vivian Best Green Pine B M Mr Grant Best Jamaica Pine !{ M Ditto Best Pine ol any sort S M Dilto Second best ditto BM Mi Vivian Best dish of Peaches S M. Mr Spencer ———— Nectarines S M Mr Vivian ———— PlllnH BM Mrs Teiinant, Cadoxton ———— Cherries B M Mr Llewelyn ———— Figs B M Mr Grant Best Melon • S M Mr Vivian Second best dillo B M Mr Grant Best B M Mr Llewelyn ———- Red Currants F C Ditto ———— Whit.PC..Ditto Best two plates of Currants BM Ditlo Best plate of Alpiue Strawberries B M Mr Vivian Best plale of Table Apples B M Ditto Best three sort. dilio S M Mr. Arthur Jones Second besi (lino B M Ditto Best plale of Kitchen Apples B M Mr Vivian B<t())r(.esorts .SM..E)itt<. Second besi ditto BM.. Mr Llewelyn Best plate of Table Pears.BM.. Ditlo Bestthrfftortsdttto.SM.. Ditto Second besl dilio B M Mr Vivian Besl plale of Kitchen Pears B M Ditto Bes" three sons S M Mr Llewelyn Second best ditto B M Mr Vjviam Best Dessert of eight dishes S M Mi Grant Second best ditlo B M Mr Vivian Vegetables—besl two Cucumbers BM Mr Grant Best bnneh of Carrots B M Mr Llewelyn Best basket of Cauliflowers B M Dilto Best plate of Vegetable Marrow B M Mi Vivian Best basket of Lettuces B M .^Mr Llewelyn Best six heads of Celery BM Mrs Tennant, Cado*ton Best peck ot Peas BM..Mr Llewelyn I Best Ked Beet B M Dr Bird Best rope Ol Onions B VI Mr Spencer Best basket or Vegetables S M Mr Vivian Second best ditto. B M Mis Tennant, Cartoxton At the Sale of Stock, on the 16th inst., of Mr. Heptin- stall, in L ingharne Marsh, by Mr. George Gooile, extraor- diuary prices were obtained for short-horned Durham cattle. The two year old heifers sold on an average for upwards of 181. each, a bull calf for 121. 10s., and other stock in pro- portion. This result shows beyond a doubt that prime stock is required by, and appreciated by the country. TI:NBY, 16TH SEPT.-The examination of John Denniston, the late master of the nri¡;- Cessnock, who appeared in a very bad state of health, took place on Friday last, before the Mayor of this borough, when he was committed for trial, for having caused the death of James O'Neil, seaman, at Benin, by striking him on the head with a billet of wood, he naving died nine or ten days after he received the blows. He was committed on the depositions of the mate and two of the crew. He was taken to Haverfordwest prison the next day from thence he wftll be moved by a writ of habeas corpus to London, to be tried itt the Central Criminar'-Coort.^—The Cessnock lost her anchors and boats in Benin river, and could not get supplied with others, and proceeded on the voyage without any, being blown out of the river by a tornado.—Mr. Duncan, the master of H. M.S. Woolrerine, does not yet know the amount of his remuneration, for navigating the brig from off the coast of Africa to this port. The Magistrates have awarded the boats' crew of this place 40t., for their assistance in bringing her into the pier, which sum Mr. Sleenian, the agent, has not yet paid, waiting further instructions from those concerned. She has now received her necessary supplies, and will proceed to Liverpool the first opportunity, in charge of a master sent from that placc. THE LATE REV. J WILLIAMS. —The London Mis sionarv Society has commenced a subscription in aid of the bereaved family of the late Rev. John Williams, whose murder by the savages of Eromanga we lately had to record. In the list of contributions we find Earl Fitzwilliams 501. the Duke of Devonshire (whose guest Mr. Willinms was when last in England for the benefit of his health) 251., the Duke of Northumberland 25/ and the Bishop of London and fQlifY.lSl. 78. THE ATTEMPTED M UltDER AT LUDLOW.—In our 4th pace we have stated the final examination and commitment of Misters to Shrewsbury gaol. It is with pleasure we learn that Mr. M ack-eiii is quite recovered from the terrific wounds he eceived, and on Sunday he attended Divine Service in the parish church of St. Lawrence, Ludlow, and offered up to the throne of Divine Grace, through the Minis- ter, his grateful thanks for the protection he had received from the hanlls of a vile assassin. On Monday Mr. Mack- reth left Ludlow for Bristol. THE CHAHTIST RlOrs AT NFwpoitT-SOme ex- citement was produced last week in the above town, on ac- count of the apprehension of a man, named Wright Betty, who took an active part in t..e November riots, and who was amongst the number for whose apprehension a government reward was offered. It is stated that he has been in the neighbourhood for some time past, bnt managed to keep out of the way of the constables. On Wednesday, he under- went an examination before the Mayor, the charges against him being those of riot, sedition, and conspiracy. Mr. T. Philpotts, junior, solicitor, attended to conduct the tie- fence.— Mr. John Lewis, tin-plate-manufacturer, deposed that he Ii-elf at Tyde, in the parish of Basalle> about three milt's from Newport. On the morning of the 4th of Novem- ber last, about 1,500 armed persons came on the tram-road whicn runs immediately in the front of his house. Snmeof them came into the house and demanded arms, which he refuse to give them. He ordered them out, and took holll of the prisoner, who was amongst them, and ordered him to go away. Prisoner reptied," You may as wi ll be civil;" and upon his answering that they were the most uncivil to force themselves into his bouse, the prisoner pulled a pWtol from his waiscoat pocket, and asked him what he thought of their blood ? He replied that he had said nothing about it, and told him to put his pistol bat k, as two could play at that game. He then returned his pistol to liis pocket, took his gun. and they all went avvav.—Mr. Alfred Tibbs, a clerk in the employ of the Monmouthshire Iron and Coal Company, identified the prisoner as having been one of the moh who marched down the Sto«-bill, and connnence) the attack of the Wesnate Hotel. The prisoner was in fiont of them, and when they wheeled round and faced tbe building, he raised a gun which he carried, and fired into the left-hand window of the \Vesgate. In his cross examination he said he did not see him fire more than once. Saw the prisoner eight or nine days ago, and told the superintendent of it. —This being all the evidence on the part of the prosecution, and the prisoner declining to call any one, be was commited to take hi* trial. FAIits —At Bi-econ on Wednesday There was rather a small show of cattle, which went off exceedingly dull at low prices. Hill ponies, of which were a great number, fetched good pi ices, and tbe sale was brisk. Store pigs ea- alised good prices.At Shreu-sbury on Tuesday the supply of sheep was exceedingly great, but mostty store ewes and wether sheep for turnips, selling at good prices, from 30s to 40s per head. Every useful pen was cleared away, and early. Pork pigs 5d. to 5rjd. per lb. Fat cattle averaged 6d. per III. and stores were in little demand. SWANSEA IN FI I: "'I A I( bstl'act ofthe HOl1se SIII't'¡)f,S' Report to the Weekly Hoard, from tlie 8lh to tlie l4t!i September, 1840. incluMve Remaining by last Report 16 In dour y Admitted since 1-17 Patients, k Discharged, cured and relieved 3 Remaining -14 lieiiiaiiiid by last Report 181 Out door J Admitted since 21-202 and i-elieveil 26 f lieHiHining -176 Me/liml Officers Jar the. Weelr: Physician, Dr. Howell. Surgeon, Mr. Rowland. Cmtimillee: — W.R. Grove, Esy., Chairman, L. LI. Dillwvn, Esq. Vice-Chairman; Messrs. \V. Mack ay, G. Rolls, and F. Ritchie. GLAMORGANSHIRE ANI) MONMOUTHSHIRE INFIRMARY AND I) 1 si"KNSA I! V, CAKntFF.—AhsHact of House Surgeon's Re- port In tlie Weekly Hoard, from the Sth to the lolb of September, nl.tll, inclllsive:- Remained by last Report 8 In-door J Admitted since 0— 8 'r Patients, k Discliarged.cured and relieved 1 Remaining —7 Remained by last Report 123 t\ • i i Admitted since 22—145 o" Discharged 3 (i ten s-^cure,( an(j re|ieved 18— 21 f Remaining —124 Medical Officers for the Week:—Physician, Dr. Moore; Consulting Surgeon, Mr. Reece. Surgeon, Mr. Lewis. Visitors:—Mr. James and Mr. Lowder. Thomas Jacob, House Surgeon.

) CRANE'S PATENT. | To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. SIR,—The Anthracite" question is one of great local interest, and has for some time attracted much observation and speculation. This, together with the circumstance of my bis,ilig embarked largely in Anthracite properly, must form my excuse for troubling you will) a few remarks oil a teller which appeared in your paper of last week, signed Francis P. Hooper." 1 was nnt aware, until Air. Hooper's le!ter appeared, that Neil- son's patent" was invalid, because the discovery of hot blast had been pre» ioasly openh communicated to (he public, by the .Messrs. Dixon. That such is the fact, 1 am delighted to hear from such an authority but how upse ting Neilsou's patent will assist Air. Crane, I am at a loss to discover. The slate of d,e case appears to ine to he simply this,—either the public are emitted to ilk use of hot blast in an iron furnace, througli Messrs. Dixon s frank coininutiiea'ion, without lee or rewar.i,or by M r. Neilson's patent, il thev chouse lo pay lor it. Now, what is il r e\ are entitled to ? W hv, the use of hot blast in all iron furnace, let lhat for- nace contain hat coal it may. The first application of hot blast was a discorery. After it had I been used in a fiii na. e containing coal of oil mi.teralo^ical clia- rnr.ter, it can no longer he a discovery or invention it with coal ol another character, or otherwise we may have litlv inven- i tors with ;is many patents for ever* little variation theie tiny be in the mineralogical cha, aCle. of the coal used. As well might il be said (supposing charcoal to he used as formerly), which was usually made of oah wood, lhat it was a discovert. and an ifllelllion enlii led to a pa lent, using charcoal niiule of ash limber. Let us now enquire il this he a new Air. Crane has made iron by n combination oi hot blast am! pit coal Isiheie any novelty in lhat? But, say Mr. Crane and Ins advocates, the pit coal I use is of a dillevent tnineiaio^ical character, and is called bv a difleienl name Irom that geneialli used ami iherdoie am entitled to a patent. Surely, Law' cannot so tar get the better ol common sense as to cdl this an invention, and as to a new combination of old materials to a new and useful purpose," I .shall shortly e\peci to hear of a patent for drawing a patent cork with a paient cork screw, with bout as much ^loiitid fo originality, li is evident from Mr. Hooper's letter that Mi. Crane's only chance ol success is lo piove, that Anthracite is sv fir separated from all other coal, as to biing its use, in combina- tion wiilt hot blast, in the making of iron under the dejio.'iiiwaiioti ol a lieu: manufacture." I take it for granted, that ,Mr. Hooper has not bad leisure to j make himselr iniimatelv acquainted wi.1t the geological slructuie of the Souili Wales coal basin but, as I have had peculiar op- por unities of studying both the geology of the Ai.ihrae.ile dis- trie:, and the character and peculi rities o' the coal itself, be;i to infoim hi in o! a fact, wli oil inav gi<e liiin a new light upon the subject — it is this anthracite and bihim nous coal a>e pait and p(ircel ol'the iiiettlictils(ir)ie seatit ol cotil. Of this ilicre can be no doubt as I slu ll proceed to show. It I that poitionof the co l basin from the Vaie ol Neath to Kidwelly, ail the seams of c nil (above 20) along the north crop arc anthracite, or cai honaceoi.s coal thev descend a considerable depth under the surface, and rise again in (Jower, forming the south crop of the Mm<- snuns, tlud are there highly bituminous. It follows as a consequence, that the change takes place at some point between the two crops, ill a north and soulh direction, or on the line of dip. That point has never yet been discovered, probably on account of its grei' depth, but in an east and west direction the point of chance has been found, and is at the well-defined grand fault in the Neath Va'ley, known as the Dinas Rock. Theie the seams, which are anthra- cite on the wesi side of t/re fault, become (slightly) bituminous on the east side, becoming more and more so as thev extend east, until they become highly so at Ponlypool and, on the other hand, as they extend westward towards Kidwelly, the coal becomes more purely carbonace-us, evidently proving that the greal con- vulsion which occasioned the appearing of the lime rock through all the superincumbent strata, is the immediate occasion of the change in the character of the coal, and that anthracite is not. as has been generally supposed, a separate formation but is the very same seains of coal, so acted upon and changed in the gre;.t taboratortof nature, until il is converted into a pure nativ e mi- neia charcoal, termed by mineralogists Anthracite. If I have prov ed to the satifaction of tour readers, that anthracite and oi- luininons coal are one and ihe same seam. I may say Q. E. D. II does, therefore, appear to me, that there not only is a shadow of a doubt" that Mr. Crane's is a new manufacture, but that the question is overcast with thick log, and dark clouds too, so dense that Mr. Crane is never destined to see the golden snn ot wealth through them, whatever sum of mottey he may spend in law charges. I cannot conclude without expressing an opinion, that every Anthracite o",ner is particularly beholden to Mr. Joseph Price, for the very spirited manner in which he JaRS upheld our rights and interests. I am Sir. vonr obedient servant, Tbornhiil, Swansea, Sept. 15, 1840. W. LONG WREY.

To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. Sia,—I noticed in yun. paper of the 1 lib inst., a paragraph relative to the contemplated settlement of Australind. Certainly no position of that vast continental island, it I may use the term, is so favorable for all the purposes of colonization as the locality chosen in Western Australia; whether viewed in its relative posi- tion for trade and commerce, or its comparative nearness to England. In the former, it will possess the advantage ofextensive traffic with the Eastern Archipelago, with China, the East Indies, Isle of France, Mauritius, Madagascar, and the Cape; and in the latter, it will be a month shorter voyage than to Sydney. But how are we to benefit bv the boon held out to us at this distance frolll the metropolis, where onlv, it appears, application is 10 be made lor that information so essentiallo prepare one for emigra- tion to that pari ol the world ? If some person were sent here with authority to act on behalf of the Commissioners in London, there is no doubt that many farmers of this neighbourhood would be heartily glad to avail themselves of so favorable an opp iluiiity ot bettering their condition, instead of dragging on a lingering and toilsome existence, with so heavy a burden ol rent and taxation, that no improvement can result from their continued and un- wearied exertions; whereas, we hear of everyone prospering who have einig iited 10 Van Dieman's Land, or Sydney; not excepting even the liberated convicts. Look also to the more recent settle- ment of Soulh Australia—llitre, in the short space 01 three years, will be found established the City of Adelaide, with its surroun- ding villages, alieady encompassing a population of 12,0:10 son Is, all doing well, and highly gratified with their change; and now another place is patronized bv a company of latent and rank, 011 the same principles, with equal advantages held out 10 early seitlers in that delightful country, of siill more delightful climate. I make particular allusion 10 Australind as a new selllelllent, be- cause the advantages are great betond calculation 10 e-irly selllers locating near the town, by which their ptnppttv is great I v enhanced in value in a few months if requires, therefore, but litife enquiry, from an authentic source, 10 satisfy l'le min.1 of the benefit to be derived by a resolution 10 overcome the few dilliculties \Vhie\¡ in the end will prove to be the result more of imagination than reality for. in the nr<t place, there can he no doubt but that the climate ol Western Australia is one of the linest in the world. far siirpass'ng this in regularity and mildness; secondly, that the land is good and available both for agriculture and pasture, and groyvs both European and Tropical corn, vegetables, and fruit thirdly, that land is procurable at only 1/. per acre, which places it in the reach of small capitalists 1° possess pioperly in fee (be it remembered) for a small amount, and free from all incum- brances; lourthly, persons purchasing in this country have the advantage of lakillg out their farm servants hee of expense, by which thev can secure to themselves their services for any given period. Respecting the vogage, I have remarked that it is less by one month than to Sydney reducing it to instead of 311 months; and to the "illlid, it may be satisfactory to knotv, that a voyage to New South ales is always considered both a pleasant' and safe one. Respecting the expense of the voyage, I apprehend that early purchasers of land are entitled 10 advantages, by which it is so much reduced as to bring the amount very little short of lb r-nr- rent expenses of house-keeping, rent, taxes, and servants onllhore for the like period of the voyage. I am however afraid, Mr. Editor, with the enumeration or furl her particulars, I should be trespassing too lUnch 011 valuable paper hy my anxious desire, ill some measure, to open life eyes or Ihe public in this neighbour- hood to those advantages so eagerly laid hold of by others, but which are equally open to all but I trust, that if yoo would allow a corner of your paper for these remarks, they may meet the eye of the Colonial Secretary 10 the fact, that we possess as good a a port at Swansea for the rendezvous of a colony ot emigrants as either London, Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh. Glasgow, Dublin. or Cork; and to this pert, it is to be hoped, he will authorize some person on the spot to render the information required. I remain, Mr. Editor, one of your subscribers, SHORE. SCIENCE IN SPORT.-Much incidental instruction may be thrown into the amusements of youth. Even at tbat game which is called Hop Scotch," or '• Hop the Beds,"if tbe flags of a pl-iy-groitntl were stained with an outline map of the counties of England, it would be quiie as agree ble to hop Irom Rent io Cornwall, and thence to Cumberland, as from one spacp to another, in Ibe u^iial un- meaning figure. A wag oliset veil, IIjion ibis idea, that ihe hops would very appropriately originate in Kent, The Smith-and-Dolier Copy Books. RESTORATIVE FOR THE HAIR. ')R I'IIE HAIR. To the Editor oj the Shipping and Mercantile Gazette. —Ke ng a d.iilv leader of your nsi t'ui jomn :i, I am anxious to make known thiongh its columns the v. luc of i [<re- !>.<! al ion ca led (»lit rid ge's Si a m ol Columbia, for lie pn-poses of restoring, slreii^lliening, mid preventing the loss of !ir ft. was lirs I recommended io a member of mi family—» ho HI the time, was rapidly losing her hair—by a lady of |,il, i,-siting in C .ii ges-st i eet, Piccadilly (whose name I have no for puolishiug ), and by the use of this preparation, the hair bad ceased even wi bin a day or two to fall off in ihe way it had done, and III it had already d, prived (he head of more llian half •• its lair propoiiion hut belore the package—ol lint a f'eiy shillings cost -was consumed the remaining hair became pcrf\ct|y linn and strong, and an abundant -'crop" made il.s ap>xara ;ce in place ol yvliat had been lost belore. As the knowledge or tbe fact iinv be o'" the same benefit to others similarly circumstanced. I a,;> induced thus io trouble yon and is I pledge you my woid that I have no knowledge what- ever of the proprietory of the production, nor obpet in i he mailer other than that of a desire to render ihe IIIIOIUIH ion a,ailahle "to all wllolll ¡t ilia)' con¡,('rll." I tlllSt 10 .'ollr 11'.0:1 liberality to give it publicity. I am, Sir, yours,&r. Lloy d-sqnare, Pentonv illr, London. H. MARSHALL, January 15, Ibii'J. C. and A. OLDHIDGE S BALM prevents the hair tmni ig grey, produces a beautiful curl, frees it from scurf, a id slops li 'torn talliiu oil, and a leyv Bottles genera ly restore il ng.in. Pi ice 3s. fid., and 1 Is. per Bottle. No other prices are genuine. Sotne complaints have reached ihe Proprietors of a spurious Balm having been vended; they again caution the Public to bo oi their guard a^ mst the base impostors, by especially asking lorOLDRIDGLs BALM OF COLUMBIA 1 V ELLING- TON-STREET, STRAND, LONDON.

BIRTHS. On the 8th inst., al^ Dow lais. in this county, the lady of Capl. Prender_ast, ot the I7th Regiment, of a daughter. On ihe »Mh inst., the iadvot Richard Johnson, Esq., of Rlivin- ney lion Works, iMoninotilhshire. of a son. On I he 13 h inst., ai Cornellv. near Pvie, the wife of Mr D J. Makeig (late of Bristol of a son. married Oil Ihe 15th inst., at Si. Mary's Church, Swansea, by the Rev. Thomas Bovven, Mr. Joseph Saiidell Welch, of St. J aim s's-st i eet," Westminster, to Mary Maria, eldest daughter of Mr. John Frani'is, of this tnwri. On the 15th in«t.. at Llangafelnch Clin ch, bi the Rev. H. W illiams, Mr. Thomas Townrow, of the Talbot Arms inn, in this lown, to Ann, daughter of the late Wm. Williams, Esq Collector of Excise. On the 17th inst at Nealh, by the Per. H. H Kn ghl, John Colpoys Reeve Esq., second son of Ihe lale Rev. Samuel Reeve, Reciorof Brockdish, Norfolk, to I-Jenrielta Chariolte, youngest daughter o the late Nicholas Hickes, Esq., of Stone, Glouces- tershire. Oil the 1 lit I) inst., at Saron Treos, bv the Rev. II. Herbert, of Newton, Mr. Wn). lllssello xliss Helien Jealt, both ol Ponh- cawl, in this county. On the 3d inst., at Coychurch, Mr. Thomas Roberts, master of the Natiollal School, Llandafl, to Mrs. Eus)in.s.)ate house- keeper to John Humphreys, Esq., of Llandaf] House, in this I county. On the 14111 inst.. at Llanddarog Church, Carmarthenshire, William, eldest son of William Lewelyn, Esq., of Aberavon, in this count v, to Miss Sarah Evans, of Llanddarog. On the 101 h inst., al St. George s Church, Tredegar, Richard Waters, Esq solicitor, of Newport, 10 Mary, eldest daughter of Matthew Fotheigill, Esq., of Cef'nruc.hdyr, Monmouthshire. On the 8th inst., at the Cathedral Church, Exeter, the Rev. E. C. Philpotts, third son of life Bishop of E\eter, Rector of Sloke in Trigishead. to Georgians, fourlh daughler of the late R. F. Hallifax, Rector of Richard's Castle, Herefordshire, and grand-daughler ot Samuel, formerly Bishop of St. Asaph. DIED. 011 the 51h inst., aged 6:2, much regretted by ..11 who knew her. Margaret, the beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Tunnicliffe, of this town. She had been a consistent member of the Wesleyan Methodist Society for the last 32 years. Her end was peace. On the IT I h inst., of consumption, aged 19, Mr. Richard Jones, printer, of this town, deservedly regretted by his relative, alld acquaintance. On the 14th inst., at Gwernllwvn -facli, near Dowlais, after a short but painful illness, borne with Christian resignation, aged 21 years, Jane, daughter of Mr. George Kirkhouse, lale mineral agent to the Dowlais Iron Company. Her amiable and affec- tionate disposition had endeared her to her family and a large circle of friends, by whom her loss will be long and deeply deplored. On the 15lh inst., at Merthyr Tydfil, where be was on business, as solicitor to the Tuff-Vale Railway Co., G. B. Skoitowe, Esq., of Whitehall, London, in the prime of life, and after a short illness. This lamented gentleman was justly held in high esteem bv the Directors of the Railway Co., and all others who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. On the 61h inst., at Cardiff, Alice, the infant daughter of W m. Richards, Esq. On the 41b inst., at Piode, Carmarthenshire, aged 75, John Evans, Esq. He has left a widow and eight chi dren, and a large circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances to la nenl his death. He was a highly talented individual, and possessed of rare and very distinguished literary acquirements. On the Sd itist., at Chepsiov. in her 84ih year, Klizabeth, re- tict of George Smith, Esq., of Crossway-Green, Monmouthshire. She sustained through lite the character of an humble Christian, blended with that of a virtuous wife, affectionate mother and sincere friend. On the 41b inst., at Chepstow, aged 67, Mr. Charles Barron, many years clerk to the O'd Chepstow Boat Cttmpany.—a man of unimpeachable integrity, of most industrious habits, and very active mind; an affectionate husband and father, and a faithful friend.

SWANSEA THEATRE. The limits of our journal, and the variety of topics for which we are necessarily engaged to find space, repress our thea- trical notice within far less ample compass than, under exercise of free will, we should be. disposed, this week, to indulge it. We shall, however, pursue our remarks to the extent which conveni- ence will permit. Various are the circumstances which give oc- casion for reflection and comment, having in regard public good, and the expression of truths and sensations in which the interests of all, as members of the" great body" are involved, while, at the same time, such circumstances,—palpable as may be the effect of their inculcations upon the general mass,—yet may receive, as relates to the individual quarter from whom they emanate, such reasoning ut apology, and even such evidence of necessity, as shifts reprehension from the parties presenting them to the unwhole- some appetite and condition of those around by which these par- ties are urged. experiencing the effect of its unwholesomeness and ill condition, to resort to the position, the circumstance of which is complained of,—nay, is rather to be lamented. Wre 1f'e led to these thoughts by the production ot Jack Sheppnrd," on Monday evening. This drama—oh, Shakspeare, Jonson, Massinger, Fletcher, Beaumont, and ail ve others of the giorious band !— has been extraordinarily successful as well in the provinces as in the metropolis; and its reception here has been correspondingly popular with such antecedent appreciation elsewhere. Much (iis- cussion and animadversion have occurred about Jack Sheppu d. We confess that to ourselves it is obnoxious but we think the drama should be less severely condemned than the romance. The playwright deserves, at least in the present version, the only one we have seen, praise for exhibiting barely more than the vicious culprit, from his lirst dereliction, as the scampish apprentice, to his conclusion as a confirmed hardened housebreaker. Here is a 111 umiuellle of guill; therefore, to such minds as so turpitudinous a picture can exhibit a iessoti of warning and repulsion, a warning and repulsion are, possibly. accessible. But there are minds which even the greatest exhibition of guilt and debasement cannot beneficially affect: even if they a'e affected to the extent of perfect j admission of Ihe enormity of such guilt and debasement, they do not withdraw from the evil courses to which they addict, but: rather find encouragement iu the sympathy existing Letween their i own vicious inclinations and the picture presented to them, of a predecessor and exairpler in crime. It confirms the fallen in their degradation; while the still upright walker is made more prune 10 error, by the subject and its cousequeuces being familiarised to his mind, rather than remaining a distant, though often as re- garded, powerful forewarning. To the mind appreciable of such disgust as the vividness of a guilty picture can produce, the pre- sent version offers a chance of benefit, through a strengthened horror of evil and an augmented appreciation of good But it is a chance, indeed for with the usual proneness of the mind to he attracted by the glitter of the surface, not searching the material of the covered substance, even such minds may be susceptible of erroneous impressions. But what is the chance of confirming im- pressions upon minds already correctly disposed, and which by 1 their existence guarantee well doing towards society, to the chance of effects contra) tu ise? to the chattre of estranging minds rightly disposed but not firmly bound to good works—to the dum. e or awakening in minds captivation for the glitter of riot, before unfeit -or to the certainty of hardening Rnd confirming wavering minds —and to the certainly of making more remote from the chance of remorse and reformation minds already steeped in misdeed, and this by finniliarily with such an exaIllple [IS is presented in the butterfly career of the gaudy worthless Sheppard? Argue as we may, such exhibitions do familiarise, and intimacy is attended with these pernicious results. The playwright is also deserving of praise from the right-minded, for having but lightly touched upon the psendo interest with which the novelist has invested the juvenile gallows-bird; that interest which falsely meliorated Sheppard's situations and actions, and that bravery, false bravery— we should prefer to write brutality—which gives a garish bril- liancy and a foul elevation to his character, instead of the pesti- lential vapour of degradation and the true debasement of humanity which, alone, could accompany his career. Nevertheless, under all its advantage of suppression and softening, we couid not, while viewing il, but assent that it is a picture which, with its insepa- rable false accompaniments, is of an injurious tendency, and that in no trivial degree. A celebrated writer on morals has expressed, with reference to printing, that by its exhibition of crime, it has no doubt tended to stimulate crime, both that which is so recog- nized by the world, and that which is no less criminal because it is not recognized as crime in the judgment of society;" and he follows this with what is intimately applicable here. "the tales of the exploits of thieves and murderers have often acted on men's imaginations, gained possession of their thoughts, and borne them on with a sort of fatality to the perpetration of like deeds of in- famy." The press and the stage are both engines of publication; but with this difference, the press is the more general and exten- sive, while the stage is the more rapid and inciting. Books reach the cultivated the stage is also present for their attention but the stage readily reaches all capacities, and to the weaker of them and the lower, appeals with far greater force and impression. The stage is therefore the instrument of more ready mischief, when its material is objectionable, than the press: it appeals to the senses and passinns with the greater instantaneousness, and with less repose and interval for reflection While the reader pauses and considers, the spectator and auditor is constantly oc- cupied, and incessantly hurried on in the exhibition of a series of actions and impulses and passions, which leave him no room for any attention but to their occurrence, and debar him from esti- mating their occasions and their influences. Direct results and impressions, without the corrective bearing and correction of co- existent circumstances and consequences, are thus produced, shewing how great care is essential in those who cater for public amusement sedulously to select the seeds of good and reject the sources of evil. It may be pressed in reply, that the stage exhi- bition of vice is of old custom. But in our standard plays, to which we can refer as moral lessons and instructive finger-posts, there is no prominence of vice unopposed to the exaltation of virtue. They are made to go hand in hand in progress of events the de- pression of one is made a consequence of the worthy uplifting of the other; the great aim and plan of these compositions is, vice punished and virtue exalted," and by its working out, the grand moral is earned. It is true that Sbeppard is overcome; but bow?--by the agency of monsters. Wilde and his satellites, more odious even than the culprit himself. The virtuous and grateful side of tbe picture is obscure, while the vicious is thrust into an undue and fictitious illumination hence is the picture dangerous. Such is our honest conviction upon. the.Ufcmtu,tance in quelltion; now to regard its apology and necessity, and the ground which exculpates those who present it. It is notorious that throughout the realm the laste for tbe drama has gradually and greatly de- clined. It is equally a matter of knowledge that the announce- ments of plays of the highest order of merit, and first place in. it must be pretended, public estimation, fail to attract audiences either worthy of their representation, or of amount equivalent for the sustenance of theatres or their directors. What is then to be done 1 Persons at tbe head of theatrical establishments do not, any more than the heads of oilier trading concerns, open their doors for the evident purpose of sustaining loss on the contrary, discovering such to be their situation, they are compelled fo the resort for such means as will induce a result as (ardinerent as they can possibly achieve it. They present matter of a lower scale of merit, and usually at an M'reastnf fjrpcme of representation, be- cause the public is ill-disposed to witness and maintain that which, in our standard rigid drama, is beautiful, chaste, moral, refined and exalting. If theatres are to be sustained at all. such is their only course. If a company to be entertained will not consume one dish, another must be provided. This is the apology and ne- cessity and such is tbe exculpation of theatrical managers. The truth is tested and vouched by reference to that critical tovchstone, their pockets. They cannot attract by tbe exhibition of dramatic literature, which cost the authw tbe expenditure of his intellect; but they can summon a better attendance by display of effect, and matter lower in the scale of productions, which costs thrm far be- yond the price at which they could offer the works of our choicest poets and moralists, aye, or the immortal bard himself. The fault is in the public appetite, and there, justly, let the reflection lay. The best interest of managers would be to marshal their corps in representations of our great dramatists, but the ban of public taste, unless they seek a speedy and absolute ruin, forbids it. How has ansen the decline of taste, and its consequence, the almost lack of production of modern moral plays—moral while amusing, and corrective even in their entertainment ? It cannot be the spread of education we should imagine the improved filcility for enjoying good plays in reading, would have increased their plea- sure and our susceptibility for their additional gratification, in representation. Or is it—but this is entering upon a field of speculation too large to be consistent with our occasion our aim has been to prove the existence of an evil, to point its cause, and assign the fault of it to its true position. We have already said that" Jack Sbeppard" has been highly successful. The liberality of the managers deserves that it should be so, as the piece is presented with every expense of dresses, scenery, and appointments while the precision with which it is carried through—so bustling and intricate a piece in so small a theatre-evinces great industry and care on the part of the actors, and also of the stage-manager in their direction. Mrs Royer encountered her arduous and fatiguing task most successfully, al,d questionable words—presented a perfect picture of the heart- less little ruffian. The task musl be au unpleaslint one for a lady, and Mrs. R. deserves commendation from tlie good humour and alacrity with which she discharged her task. She sang the va- rious airs very prettily, and also d essad the part of .*>heppurd remarkably well. Mr. J. Bedford's Hlueskin was "jolly as his nose. We have beard much of "glorious uncle Paul" in this character. Never having seen him, we cannot i stitutc compari- sons nor would it be just so to do: Paul is a veteran our fire- sent he of the jolly" a recent disciple at the shrine of Thespis. However, we can hardly conceive how Bllleskin can be made more drolly amusing than it is by Mr. J. Bedford. The only fault we find is, that Btaeskin is made too entertaining, and, by his antics and irresistible patois, becomes a favourite, rather than an object of detestation, for his really absolutely brutal character. He is presented as a "jolly dog," rather than a being in whom all moral and sense is so deadened that his capacity seems limited to in- stant aptitude for mischief and crime, and a kind of canine attach- ment to the heels of Shept ard. Here, unlike in his sketch of Sbeppard, the playwright is in fault, making a'prominence of fun rather than a prominence of degradation, and painting a picture which can only be laughed at and sympathised with, instend of being condemned and avoided. Mr. J. Bedford, however, did all that could be wished in the part, and gave the celebrated chorus, Nix my dolly," in a way which called foith unanimous encore. Jolly Dose" Itlso deserved this distinction, as well 1'1'011) the beauty of its composition as for the admirable manner of Mr. Bed- ford's singing. Mr. Lacy's JfJ11111111111 IFild was, to use a joke, ril la/nous a true picture, which proved tha.1 gentleman, by his acling powers, to be a true embodver of the intention of the author. Mr. Lacy was peculiarly good in the exhilJition or the rascally sarcasm which is so great a feature in the character. And these are the characters prominent for notice, tor the piece might with propriety ùe called "A trio; Sbeppard, IVild awl lilaeskin." However, we must add, that all the otber characters were very ably sustained. Mrs. G. Norman (a Mrs. Garthwaite was announced), was ex- cellent in the petulant shrew Mrs. Wood, so much s i, that we wished the part had more to do. Mr. Tilbury, with slender ma- terial, lIl'1de a most amusing part of MI". IVu"d, and in the scene at Dollis Hill. Jack's audacity" gave a sparkling touch of natu- nd homespun feeling. By Ihe way, the illustrations were through- out very faithful their correctness being testified by their immediate recognition by the audience. Mr. Woulds had little opporlunill in Meudez, but enough to shew what he would have etrected with greater opportunity. Mr. G. Norman added to his popularity by his great attention to Kneebone, a part of poor pre- tensions; while Miss Woulds made a truly pleasing Winifred, and introduced a very pretly ballad, very preitiiy sling. Nor must we fail to notice how Miss Earnshaw looked EJgnorlh Bess, in a style of coslume truly becomillg her. She appeared as though some sweet face had quitted the canvass on which it haJ been pre- served by the genius of nne of the olden masters. Altogether, the piece was most effectively done, and we hope it will realise the wishes of the managers although, as before expressed, we could have wished it had been their interest to bestow the care ami expense upon more sterling and worthy material We cannot ciose without noticing GwyunM Vanghan," acted since our last notice was penned, to say that Mrs. Coleman Pope, as Girynneth, in our estimation, gave one of the most beautiful, unatrectedly natural, and touching performances we ever beheld. This—domestic tragedy-is evidently the lady's strong point; and one in which, with fair opportunity, she would produce no ordinary sensation. Mr. G. Norman also, in old Morgan, the) sailor, made a capital character, doing full justice to bis material; and deserving the highest commendation. We do not think the part could be better played. Favourable as we were to Mr. N., this performance has immeasurably raised him in our opinion. No," The Lottery Ticket," Farmer's Story," &c. &c., have followed Jack Sheppard" during tbe week. Three hundred excise officers have been discharged within the last month in consequence of dispensing with permits for tobacco.—Eastern Counties Herald.

To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. StR,—It is much to be wished that writers like your cor- respondent •• CANTAB" would, when they appear in your columns for the purpose of enlightening the public, condescend to be a little more clear in the propositions they propose to demonstrate, and may I add, a lilte more sparing of their flllmimdirms, or, to drop the general and adopt the specific, deal less in general charges and random assertions against the character of societies 10. whose objects they may be opposed It is, I believe, a very fair rule, that where a writer prefers or repeals so grave a charge against any body of individuals, as lhat of perpetuating the per- ambulations of deistical and drunken bards," he should no longer appear in mask, but in the eye of the sun and the face of day," manfully annex his plain" BILL STUMPS," or whateverelse may be his designation, to his allegations. 011 the snbjecl of Welsh Bishops, I am disposed to coincide with •' Cantab," nay, I will go still further, and venture to assert, that in the present circumstances of the Church in Wales a better choice than that of our present Diocesan could not have been made. Willi respect (a Cymretgtddion Societies, I also concur with him, so far as 10 iltink that these societies have done little in the way ol benefitting their countrymen, by enlightening ihem, and that their sphere of operation has been narrow in the extreme. On these subjects I shall not, however, descant, as I find them already in other hands. I content myself with referring your correspon- dent to the concluding address of the President of the Druidio Eisteddlod recently held in Swansea Societies like Cyinreigyddion Societies may be viewed under two aspects, according lo the objects they contemplate. First, ibey inay be intended for keeping up the Welsh language as the general language of the people of this country, and lor preventing, by all means in their power, its being swept away by the Knglish language or. secondly, they may confine their objects to keeping np the recollection of tlie language and titeratnre of Wales amongst »uch as have a taste for remains of ahiiqnity." Wilh the first ot these objects in view, a Cymreigvddion Society is not defensible; but a society founded on the second principle is surely as defen- sible, and proposes to itself objects as legitimate and nsefu) as a society for the promotion of Anglo-Saxon or Oriental literalnre. The utility of It knowledge of the earl, languages of nations, in its bearing on history and the philology even of modern longues, is too obvious to need any formal proof. I fear there is but too inuch ground for charging Cyinreigyddion Societies, as well as Cantab," with confounding these, to me, very plain distinctions. Cymreigyddion Societies, consistently with funning the flame of their native 1. A wen," may be made societies rich in blessings to theircountry. With the means which the national spirit of Wales has pot into their hands what benefits may they not have conferred on Cambria. I confess that my Welsh blood mantles to the cheek when I consider what good might have been achieved for a wlwlepeople with such elements as they (the Cymreigyddion So- cieties) have at their disposal, had they but master-minds to direct them. Yonr correspondent holds out the national grant for education as shadowing forth the promise of better things for Wales. Does he know that the conditions of obtaining any portion of that grant are such as to render it almost impossible {:,r seven-tenths of our Welsh population 10 avail themselves of it J Let Welshmen mark this, and if they have the love of country in any other sense tban that which is synonymous only with all that iscontracted and illiberal, let ihem unite, for ibey need such union in order lo pluce them- selves in a position that will enable them to avail themselves of anv portion of the munificent sum of 30,0001. given for the sopply of the intellectual wants of all Britain! Verbum sut sapienti!" As to tbe plan of "establishing an English preceptor in each little village," I mast confess tbat it appears to me to be tbe most effectual mode that can be devised for perpetuating that reign of ignorance amongst our population which Caiitnb" appears so deeply to deplore. The reasons by which I am led to this con- clusion I shall not now enter into. If is sufficient to observe, that the most erroneous views prevail on this subject even amongst those who advocate the dissemtnation of a knowledge of English amongst the population of Wales. Their object may be good, correct—but the mode of accomplishing that object is at once un- wise, and calculated to defeat itself. I am, Sir, yonrs. &c. Septembers, 1840. IKUAN DDU O'R CAKGLAS.