Papurau Newydd Cymru
Chwiliwch 15 miliwn o erthyglau papurau newydd Cymru
9 erthygl ar y dudalen hon
---NY NATIVE VILLAGE.
NY NATIVE VILLAGE. A SKETCH. (Continued from ..r last.) Bat, said I to myself, at this rate I shall never get to my NATIVE VILLAGE. So I clambered over the hill, often casting a took back at the Paradise behind, as it is said Adam did on leaving bis. Presently I came to the other extremity, overhang- iug the village, when it burst at once full in view. I was so near that I could see every object distinctly. I sat down on a bench, that I might take a more minute survey. The bright sua shone upon it in all its glory. Sweet day. 90 pnre, øo calm, so bright, The bridal of the earth and sky." Never did it appear, to my fancy, to more advantage. The venerable yew-trees, coeval with the ground oul of which they sprung, in their sable garb. and the fine green chesnuts, with their luxuriant foliage, softened tbe glare occasioned by the whiteness of the church and the adjacent houses, and afforded a pleasing contrast to the eye to rest upon There are two very respectable gateways leading into the churchyard at the north and the eait sides, I was pleased to see tbe pathways, and the church and churchyard, all in snch excellent order. I have reason tõ he proud of my native village on many ac- counts. The sitaalion is beautiful, the counlry round fertile, and, above all, the inhabitantil are respectable, moral, and even religious. They have eyer stood pre-eminent among the sur- rounding parishes in alllhese respects; aud, what is of no small importance in a parish, they line now a Priest (from whom it derives that appellation, Priest's share), who is well calculated, by his zeal and ability, to raise its character still higher. When 1 cast my eyes on Ihe tombs, the whole volume of my life passed at once in review before me, aud my pen would bat ill describe the various emotions it awakened in my bosom. I traced it inversely, from the grave to the cradle. 1 had some- thing of a pasloral charge here. I constantly attended the church when at home and here I was sent owt of harm's way, to lisp my letters. There—" The rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep," said I. Amongst them lire those who were once most dear to me. Some were carried, like a shock of corn fully ripe; some rot down in their bloom and vigonr others in the green blade. By what secret power am I borne up above the ground, when so many. who gave promise of a longer life than mine, are now sleeping in the dost As I am liere, not so much to give a description of things, as of the feelings and sentiments they gave rise to, the inhabitants must pardon me if I presume to tell them, that. in my humble opinion, they are much too lavish in their use of lime-water. It may be very useful, Mnd it is donbtless wholesome and purifying, to whitewash the inside of the house; bat I cannot see the good of whitewashing the outside and the roofs also. Supposing it does add a litlle to the durability of the building, this is more than counterbalanceti bv the ofFensivene<s and injury the glare of the while occasions 10 the eyes; and a few shillings saved i"this way is not to be pat in the balance against tbe very nnpleasing and ungainly appearance it gives to the dwelling. This unseemly pTllclice is carried even to the charches, which entirely de!4tmYII their venerahle appearance and cbllfllcterof antiquity, "Jld makes thew look more like barns or out-boildiftj!;8, than a sacred edifice, the temple of the Deity. I hope this gentle hint will not be lost on those who have the power and affluence to check and remedy this unquestionably very bad taste. I moved forward, and entered the churchyard. It stands on an eminence, and commands a most picturesque and enchanting prospect or tbe coootry to tbe sonth. It presented to 10Y view many objects of intense interest, some" renowned in story," and immortalized by Dver's muse. To the east appeared Dynevor Castle, in majestic and awful grandeur, its ancient towers seem- ing to touch the very clouds, and crown the rich, romantic vale beneath. Straight before lay Golden Grove, in times of yore the seat of a Viceroy of Wales (i) and for many years the abode of the most inteHectaalof men (i), the pride and boast of tbe Church of England. I am astonished the Bard of Grongar has nut introduced into Lis charming poem this most conspicuous object, when scarce any other of note has escaped him. Surely there must be some secret reason for this; as it is said, the two most celebrated Poets of atitiqnity have studiously av ided any atlnsion to the greatest Orator of the age, for fear of giving offence in a higher quarter (I). At the feet of these princely domains, the meandering Towy glided along in gentle and peaceful murmurs—first showing her glassy form in the distance, then becoming concealed under the banks—now partly visible through the trees, or entirely hidden from the view, till again she appeared suddenly, and all at once, just benenth me, in all her silvery brightness and beauty, rushing from behind the wood into the open vale below, and welding her serpentine course through a long reach of green and fertile mea- dows. tin she becomes lost to the sight near Drusllwyn Castle. Thus have I seen the enohanting actress on the stage appear- ing at first at a distant comer, then changing her ground more renr or more remote, s >metiaies partly showing herself, then not at all, till advancing by decrees, she stood full before her audi- ence, in all the blaze of her charms.; then retiring slowly, step by step, and gliding, like the skailer on the ice, from side to side, from right to left, drawing after her the eager gaze of the ad- miring spectators, till at last she wholly c/isappeared behind the scenes. This Castle is now'reduced to a few bare walls, frowning o'er the vale beneath, and interesting only from the recollection of former times, the days of broil and battle, when it was the terror of the vanquished, and the security of the victors. It has puzzled many, curions in the origin of names. tit asoertain the real mean- ing of the term Dyrislwyn, Dros-y-tlwyn, or Dros-y-Uyn. The last I should imagine, from its position, to be the most correct one. Close on my right stood the newly risen hill," so cele- brated by Dyer's pastoral mnse, the Silent nymph with curious eye." While I lay on a sunken tombstone, feasting my eyes with this scene of natural beauty and romance, which the loveliness of the evening, and the golden tint of the western sun thrown over it, served to heighten still more, I fell into a profound reverie. My imagination, aided not a little by the fancy of the Bard, carried me back to the" olden times," and the many stirring events con- nected with the objects before me, which saw that regal castle's Broken pile romplete, Bis with tbe vanity of stale." I peopled the whole oonntry with military and armed men, more savage than wild beasts, tearing, destroying, and devouring each other. 1 saw the princely inhabitants in complete armour, andftbeir trusty vassals, armed like themselves at all points cap-qt-pie, mounted on tbe walls and turrets, frowning defiance, Rnd Veady to harl destruction 011 Ihe assailants helow. I pictured the Noble Earl, invested with bis brief authority, issuing forth from his palace in regal pomp, attended by his faithful men-al- arms-, prepared to execute bit delegated power. In the Castle, far below, 1 beard tbe shouts of the victors, and the groans of tbe vanqnisbed, and tbe oountry delnged with homan gore. "Ob I ambition iA a IrievoQ8 fault." And, lastly, the Bard himself appeared before me, in more peaceful times, "with his hand beneath bis head," in profound contemplation, and blessing his more favoured stars, which had thrown him on dajs suited rather to desooibu .t. part in the bloody fray, which had so cruelly torn bis unhappy country. I was suddenly roused from my reverie by the noise and shout- ing of men and cattle, returning home at evening from their work, in the road just behind me. Thns recalled to myself, I took a nearer view of the objects around. This was my native viitage here I had been sent to lisp my tetters here [ had gamboled many an idle hour, ere serious though' bad birth and here, too, amongst other boyish pastimes, I had delighted To urge the flying ball." The spot on which I stood was covered with the graves and tombs of those whom I had known in those days of boyish pas. times. They were all now gathered unto their fathers—not one remained no palsied old," no "garruloDS tongue of age," to amuse or flatter me with the tales of my cbildtiood or boyhood. I had known them all full of lusty life, their "simple annals" rushed on my mind. I remembered them bustling and brushing away the morning dew to their several avocations. on did the harvest to their sickle yield. • • • • How bowed the wood beneath their sturdy stroke." They were now lying futt powerteM, cold aud stift., sleeping in the dust. The cock, øhrill clarion, and the echoing horn, No ",ore shall ronse Ibem from their lowly bed." It is said of a famed warrior 01 old, that. while reviewing bis almost coantless army in tbe pride of his heart, bis exultation soon gave way to more sober reflections, and he even wept at tbe thought that not one would be alive a hundred years afterwards. To compare small things with great, I felt something of the same i>ioos emotion on reflecting that so many had disappeared, whom had known hale and strong, in so short a space of time (for it seemed to me like yesterday, or, to nse a scripture phrase, as a watch in the night), and on the narrow span of this pleasing, anxious being," as tbe Poet has finely described it. Alas thought I, what is it compared with the endless one which is to follow! I entered the Church it has two doorways, one bnilt in the Saxon, the other in the Gothic style of architecture. I have ob- served, that almost every Church in England,of any considerable size, has two entrances of this sort, and is built pretty much in the same stvle. The former is the more public entrance of the living and tbe dead, and the latter is for the somewhat more pri- v-ite admission of the Clergyman, the lay Rector, and a few of the parishioners, whose pews are at that end of the Church. It is altogether a respectable structure, adorned with many stately monuments of those who were once doubtless "Prinoes in J Havl." The most conspicuous is that of Bishop Radd and his farailv. The Bishop and his Lady are in a recumbent posture, and the children on their knees, with their hands clasped in each other, or with books in them, in the attitude of prayer. They are many of tbem time-honoured, that is, sadly mutilated. Having examined Ihem, one after another, J came to one more simple, but not unseemly amongst them—it was that of my venerable parents. How can I describe my emotions at the sight!—tbe thousand tender and affectionate recollections which it awakened in my breast! I have attempted something of a clumsy epitaph upon tbem (m). Here lay my mother What a volume of fond and endearing associations is summed up in that revered word! Well do I remember all her anxieties and her joys on my account; and of her loved partner, too, who largely participated in them all. Here, as I have observed, I was sent to lisp my tetters, with two or three more snobby urchins, like myself, creeping like a snail unwiHing to school." She was ever the last to see us off in the morning, encouraging as with many a kind word, and tender caution to be good, to keep out of barm's way. never quitting the spot till we were fairly out of sight. And she was the first to .took for our return at even. Her maternal form is now present to my mind, in all its endearing attractions. What pen can paint the thousand anxious, pleasing cares, which agitate a mother's bosom for her offspring! What son. what daughter can ever, in after-life, recompence her all her fond sollcitnde 1 Perhaps thy gentle spirit, thought I, is now hovering over the place, listening to my filial gratitude (M). If so, thou art amply rewarded for all thy maternal pains and troubles ;—so easy is it to satisfy a parent's love. (if The Earl of Carberry. (1) Jeremy Taylor. (/) Pluiarcb relates the following anecdote of the Emperor Augustas: -Thd one day, on enlerinlf bia palace, be observed bis nephew con. ceiling tometfeiaf under hi, gown (logs). It was a book of Cicero's, which, he feared, mifbt give offence 10 his uncle, who saw it in his possession- What have you got there! said be. He took it in his Iland. read it through while standing, and on returning it, said—This was a lood milD. my flear boy, II aood 111.10, aud a lover of hi. country, (lit) ON MY FATHER AND MOTHER. THOU art gone to the Krave-thy iliildren lament thee, Their faithful Infractor, their guardian, their guide; Gott waa thy gnardian, and the lamp that he gave thee, Illumines the path, all tbe vittaons have tried. Thou art gone to the grave, aa one weary to bed, The Saviour that led thee, again shall revive thee, When his Tramp shall assemble the quick and the dead, And the friends thou bast left, once more shall rejoin thee. Thv Partner soon followed, be would not forsake thee, 10 the dllrknr81 denounced OR man's fallen race; Bat tbe light of the SECOND, who bled on the Tree, Has shed o'er the tomb, its beams of glory and grace. Ya are gone to the grave, and all sorrow were vain; The hope of the righteous is a lamp through the gloom; The redeemed trinmphant in glory shall reign. Since tbeir Saviour, victorious, arOft fiom the tomb. ON MY MOTHER. RRNBATH tbis sculptured alone, II woman lies, Virtuons, sincere, affectionate, and wløe Meekness, benevolence, and troth combined, To leide ber word., her actions, and ber mind. The cbaritiea and sympathies of life. Adorned at once the Christian, mother, wife. To wortb tike tbis, surpassing filiat praise, Her grateful offspring this sad marble raise. (a** It is the doctrine of the Cbnrctt of Rome, that the spirit of the departed is Dot confined to the blissful abode of the good, but is at liberty to rrtum to this earth, and tn rove from one country to another, but that It retains a stronger partiality to the spot where the body it inhabited is interred. Hence the origin of the Invocation of Saints. Wbe'n they piostrate themselves before the image, it it in the hope that by their frayeri tbey will bring down the spirit into it, aad thereby a»Mer their petitions.—Mocheim's See. Dis. Who knows bat the felicity of tbe virtuous may consist in the consciousness of having duly discharged their various duties in life, still retaining some degree of concern and guardianship over those tbey toved ? Who can tell but the spirit of the departed may mount but a little way at first, rising by degrees from Unman to divine, from divine to angel, and archangel, cherubim and seraphim, becoming gradually more purified and sanctified, all it draws Hearer and nearer to the throne of the ETERNAL, whom nothing that defiletb can approach. There is nothing unscriptural or unorthodox in the supposition nay, there is something of scripture warrant for it-" In my Father's house are many mansions some higher and more honourable than others-some shall be placed on His right hand, some on His left, in his kingdom. Anil one star diilereth from another star in glorv." All these passages have evidentlv a re- ference to degrees of glory, and not only as respects different individuals, but likewise, perhaps, as rejects the same indivi- dual's becoming more and more exalted, from mansion to mansion, from the left hand to the right, and increasing in the magnitude .-if his splendonr. To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise," is a quotation which, according lo my thinking, by no means contradicts this 4 idea; for that Paradise may be much nearer to us than we imagine. The Scripture nowhere informs us where the blessed mansions of the virtuous are; we are only told that they are above —that the soul, when she quits her earlhlv tenement, wings her way upwards—that the spirit returns to HTM who gave it. But HE fills all space—" The heaven of heavens cannot contain HIM aud HE is as near to us one mile above as myriads, and myriads of miles as one. St. Paul says, that he was carried to the third heaven; which seems to imply, that the space imme- diately over our heads is the first. This, however, is a mere matter of speculation and, as the same Apostle savs, while we carry about with us this mortal integument, we can but see through a glass darkly." But what fills the immense space over our heads? is a natural question We see in the visible creation a regular, unbroken chain, at the summit of which man is placed. Why may we not then conclude, with equal reason, that the vast expanse above us, the wide unbounded prospect," is filled with innumerable orders of disembodied spirits, rising gradually one above the other, from earthly to divine, to angel and arohangel, refined and glorified more and more in their long journey through the bonnd- less empyrean. till in the revolution of ages, they become fit to approach the CENTRE OF A LL GOODNESS, the ETERNAL, SELF. EXISTENT DIVINITY ? I have been puzzled to analyze the feelings which tgitate us while meditating over the remains of those who were once most dear to us. We dwell upon them with mournful, indeed, but not altogether unpleasing sensations. They are gone beyond the reach of all the illil that flesh is heir to." It is, doubtless, the dying hope and legacy of parents—" When thy father and thy mother forsake tbee, the Lord taketh thee up." And it is some- thing of the same divine consolation that reconciles surviving friends to the inevitable destiny of oar nature, while pondering over the memory of those they loved I shall go to him, bat he shall not return to me." Who would not wish to indulge tbe pleasing ides, that those who bave been iustromental in bringing us into the world, or have been our companions on the path of life; or, as the Psalmist expresses it, those with whom we took sweet counsel together, and walked in the house of God as friends," do not lose sight of us the moment they have quilted it ?—that the connexion is not severed at once, and for ever. To the survivors, indeed, it seems to be, but to the depleted it may not be so. And the parable of Dives and Lazaru^ seems to confirm this opinion, where the former is represented as still re- taining both a consciousness of, and a concern for, this world a consciousness of a misspent life, and a concern (or those he bad left behind, in the request he makes to Abraham, to send to his five brethren to warn them. My heart now swelled into my throat—I could see no more. Witb slow and solemn steps I quitted tbe Church. [To be concluded in our next].
SWANSEA FARMERS' CLUB.
SWANSEA FARMERS' CLUB. FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION FOR PRIZES. On Thursday and Friday, the 7th and 8th inst., the first competition for Prizes connected with this Society- for Ploughing, the best Management of Farms, and for the production of the best Live Stock-- took place. The plough- ing match, full particulars relating to which appeared in our last publication, was held in a field belonging to Mr. Grose, ofKitubiot), who had provided refreshment in great plenty for the numerous company of gentlemen who attended to witness the proceedings, despite the inclemency of the weather. The Show of Live Stock took place on Thursday in our Pig Maiket, which, by the direction of the Mayor, had been fitted up for the occasion. The exhibition, both in point of number and breed, exceeded the expectation of the friends of the Society, and we understand that the judgea, Messrs y ,tr, Whapham and Powell, expressed their surprise at witness-* ing so fine a show in the western part of the county. The award of the judges for each class of prizes, together with copies details of the Show, including the exhibition of im- proved Farming Implements, &c., will be found in the fol. lowing report of the ORDINARY, which took place at the Castle Hotel, at three o'clock, and was attended by about 80 gentlemen, including a number of landlords and tenant farmers, together with several pro- fessional men and tradesmen of the town, who, though not directly connected with agricultural pursuits, testified, by their presence, their interest in the advancement and pros- perity of the Farmers' Club. Amongst those present were, J. H. Vivian, Esq., M P., Chairman, T. Edw. Thomas, Esq., Vice-Chairman. During dinner, about thirty gentlemen sat in an adjoining room, where Matthew Moggridge, Esq., occupied the Chair, and Iltid Thomas, Esq., the Vice-Chair. After the cloths had been removed all were accommo- dated with seats in the large room. There weie also pre- sent, Messrs. Henry Lucas, H. J. Grant, S. Benson, J. D. Harrington, R. H. Miers, W. G. Williams, J. J. Perry, J. J. Strick, — Ball,C. Morgan, Dods, C. Collins, — Griffiths, G. Rolls, W. Walters. J. G. Hancorne, O. G. Williams, W. H. Long, R. W. Beor, T. Glasbrook, N. M. Grose, Nicholls, Griffiths, Morris, Geo. Holland, the Rev Messrs. Collins, Davies, James, &c. &c. The CHAIRMAN having given "The Queen," "The Queen Dowager," Prince Albert," The Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royah"Ftftmly," and other loyal and constitutional toasts, which were heartily responded to by the COIIIPatty, The CHAIRMAN said, that the meeting might as well forth- with proceed with the business of the day, and for that object he would propose as a toast "Success to the Swansea Farmers' Club." He thought that he could truly say, that considerable success had attended their first effot ts. (Hear.) In whatever point of view those who were desirous for the ad- vancement of the Society looked at the question, they would ferceive that their snccess had exceeded their expectations, t wonld be superfluous and unnecessary that he should oc- cupy the time of the meeting in dwelling upon the great ad- vantages derivable from a society of this description. (Hear.) They had, in a great degree, already experienced those ad- vantages. (Cheers.) He could confidently state that al. ready the results of the operations of the Society were most beneficial, both as landlords and tenants were regarded, in promoting and eneottraging agricultural pursuits. (Hear.) Besides which, the Society, by its periodical social meetings, similar to the present one, would promote good will and create a good feeling in the neighbourhood. (Cheers.) He wished to make a few observations with respect to the ploughing match. The Committee appointed for the pur- pose were very desirous to procure a field in a central situ. ation, and adjoining the town, in which to hold the match, for the purpose of rendering it more convenient for the at. tendance of persons from the neighbourhood of Neath, Llangatelach, &c., where several members and friends of the Society resided; but though they had searched the whole parish, they were nnable to obtain a suitable field, and it was therefore proposed, that this year they should hold it in the Gower district. Next year, he hoped, the ploughing match would take place in a situation more cun- venient for the agriculturists of Llangafelach and the ad. joining localities. Notwithstanding the numerous disad- vantages with which they had to contend, he was sure all the friends of the Society would rejoice to learn the suc- cess they had met witb-(hear)-aud all would acquiesce in opinion with him that they were successful when they took into consideration the circumstance of there having been no less than twenty-nine ploughs entered, and that all performed, not only respectable, but good work. (Applause.) That would be a pleasing fact to those who were anxious to encourage the Society. He might also refer to the circtim* stance of there being some very excellent ploughs in the field. A good plough was a great object, and one advantage resulting from a ploughing match was, that by bringing together a large number of ploughs of various sorts and de. scriptions, farmers were enabled to make a selection of that implement which did work in a manner most in accordance with their taste. (Hear.) For instance, the plough sent hy him, the Chairman, was made by a Cardiganshire man- (hear)—and if any person approved of the wotk performed with that plough, be could procure one from the same maker. On the other hand, Mr. Grant's plough was a Scotch one, and parties approving of its work might easily procure one of the same description. The effect of the match would not fail to prove beneficial, as far as the ploughmen were con. cerned, by exciting a spirit of emulation among them. Next year they would be better prepared to enter upon a similar engagement. The same result would ensne as it regarded horses, which were not so well trained as if a longer notice of the match had been given. Those were the reasons why he (the Chairman) and others were anxious that prizes should be awarded this year. The same observations would apply to the Show of Stock which took place on that day. This was not a breeding country, and parties were not in such a state of preparation with their Stock as they would be in another year. As it respected the management of farms, this year the fatms were judged of, and taken as they were, but undoubtedly they would be in a much better state by next vear. Here was an exemplification of the bene- ficial influence exercised by the Society. He had lately paid rather close attention to statistical facts, and might mention the fact that the population of the country in- creased in the ratio of a thousand a day, and the question naturally arose, bow were they to be fed? He was informed by a Relieving Officer, that in one district in the neighbour- hood there had been in the last quarter ninety-three births and twenty.two deaths, which showed that it became the lauded interests to exert themselves. (Hear, hear.) Know. ing that all were desirons of hearing the decision of the judges which nsually followed that toast, he would not oc- cupy their time further, but call upon the Secretary, Mr. Edmond, to read the awards of the judges. The Chairman resumed his seat amidst warm applause. The VICE CHAIRMAN suggested, that though the deci. sions as regarded the ploughing match had been made on the previous day, yet, as there were present several per. sons who had not been made acquainted with that decision, it might be well to read it now. Mr. EDMOND then read the award of the jndges, Messrs. Dodds, Griffiths, and Geo. Holland (given in our last), and which was as follows:- No. ta. Renj. Riehaidt.. J. H. Vivian, Esq., Singleton, lat prize, 21. 12. Tbus. Watkint.. H.J. Grant. Esq.,TheGn«ll,'M prize, It. log. 36. T. Gordon, Jan.. for himself, Landybweh, 3(1 prize, it. 8. David Jones Mr. Grose, Killibiou, 4th ptite, lot. Mr. ITDMOND then read we list of successful competitors for the Farm Prizes, which was as follows:— FARM PRIZES.—(FOR MEMBERS AND TENANTS OF MEMBERS.) Class lit.—The best-managed Farm of 100 Acres and upwards. First Prize—awarded to John Henrv Vivian, Esq., M.P.— 31. The state of the fences entitling the hedger to especial consi- deration. Second Prize-awarded to Mr. J. G. ttancornelf Kittle- 11. 10s. "This farm" (the judge said), appears to be in good hands. The tenant is doing a great deal in the way of soli<f im- provement." Class M.—rAe best managed Farm of 50 acres, and not exceeding 100 acres. J First Prize-awarded to J. J. Slrick, Esq., of Clyneithrim — 21. The hedger entitled to especial consideration. By Mr, Strick's skilful management, a compact and productive fatm has. been teclaimed from a waste. Second Prize-awarded to Iltid Thomas, E-q of Hili-hoose —II. ClussSd.— The best-managed Farm under 50 acres. First Prize-awarded to Mr. Charles Morgan, of Caeforgan, in respect of Crichton farm, of which he is teiiai)t-ll. -deserving "f commenfiation on account of his green crops, and management a similar prize recommended to be given to Mr. George Holland, in respect of Bovhill Castle farm, of which he is tenant, and which he manages very carefully. fn deciding, the jadges were requested to bear in mind the following points :—1. The extent of green crop in proportion to the size of the farm. 2. Whether clear of weeds. 3. Economical management in every department. 4. State of the fences (where this point was very apparent, tbe hedger was to be entitled to the consideration of the judges). 5. Quality and condition of the stock. 6 Implements in use. 7. Crops and rotation. 8. As tennnt-farmer or occupier of his own land. The judges were to take notes on each of (he above points, bv a number from 1 to 5; the award to be given to the greatest amount. TURNIP PRIZES.—(FOR MEMBEUS ONLY.) For the best Turnips of any sort. First Prize-awarded to H. J. Grant, fisq of Gnoll Castle, 51. -who has 24 acres of turnips drilled, and the land clean, and in good order. Second Prize-awarded to J. J. Strick, Esq of the G..rth-3/. Third Prize—awarded to H. Lnoas, Esq., of Court Saisun-21. Prize of 10 Guineas by J. D. Llewelyrt, of PenHergare, Emj. For the best three acres of Swede Turnips—awarded to J. J. Strick, Esq., of Clvneithrim. For the best two acres of difto-Not awarded On this second prize, the judge remarked-" Mr. Strick had entered for this prize his two acres at Clvneithrim, and had no competitor and as I had seen a better two acres of Swedes, which, by an over- sight were not entered, I recommend that this Prize be reserved for futare competition." For the best one acre of ditto—awarded to the Rev. Samuel Daries, of the Grange—21. 2s. The judge was requested to decide this last prize by the greatest number of tho following points :—1st. The turnips to be drilled. 2d. The land to be clean and in good order. 3d. Tue greatest number of acres in proportion to the size of the farm. 4'h. The heaviest crop compared with the size of the land. 5th. Crop of turnips to follow white crop or land fresh broken op. HOEING TURNIPS. To the Servant of a Member who has hoed in the best manner the areatest anantitu of Taruius. First Prize—awarded to Win. Walters, servant of J.J. Strick, Esq.—U. Second Prize—Not awarded. PRIZES FOR FARM SERVANTS (OF MEMBERS ONLY). T» the Servant who shall have lived the longest time consecutively, wUitgiiod character, in the employ of a toaster or mistress, or his or-her predecessors. This prize (11.) was awarded to David Sanders, servant at Pellergare farm for 47 years, who also had a most excellent character. To the best Rick thatcher. First Prize-awarded to William Evans, farm-servant at Sin- gleton-Il. Second Prize-awarded to Thomas Davies, farm-servant at the Gnoll—10s Mr. EDMOND next read the following list of successful competitors for the prizes giveu for the best Live Stock, as follows:- PRIZES FOR STOCK OF ANY BREED, REARED BY MEMBERS OR TENANTS OF MEMBERS. Kisrft Prize for the best Bnll—awarded to (No. 2) Henry Lncasj Esq.,—21. Second Prize ditto—awarded to (No. 1) H. J. Grant, Esq. —U For the beft Yearling Bull. First Prize—awarded to (No. 8) Henry Lucas. Esq.—U. Second Prize-awarded to (No. 10) Mr. N. M. Grose, of Killibion—10s. For the best Cow in milk. F:rst Prize—awarded to (No. 22) Henry Lucas, Esq -11. Second Prize—awarded to (No. 23) Henry Lucas, Esq.— 10s. For the best Heifer under three years old. First Prize-awarded to (No. 57) R. H. Miers, Esq.-II. Seeond Prize-awarded to (No 40) H. J. Grant, Esq —10s. For the best Heifer under two years old. First Prize—awarded to (No. 59) Henrv Lucas, ]?,sq.- 11. Second Prize-to (No. 61) Mr. N. M. Grose-IOs. For the best Heifer Calf. First Prize—awarded to (No. 75) Henry Lucas, Esq.-Ii. Second Prize—awarded 10 (No. 70) H. J. Grant, Esq.-IDs. Mr. Win. Jenkii s, St. Mary-street, also exhibited fourteen fat cattle of the Short-horn and Devon breed, which were justly admired. For the best Ram, of any sort. First Prize—awarded to (No. 103) Henry Lucas, Esq.—U. Second Prize-awarded to (No. 102) Henry Lucas, Esq.— 10s. For the best Mountain Rain and jive Bates, bona fide, bred Oil hills (within the,distriet of the. Society) 400 feet above the level of the sea-a Prize Cup, value 51.—gwuby CHARLES HTNRY SMITH, of Hendderwen, Esq. This Prize was awarded to J. J. Strick, Esq. For the best Boar, of any age. First Prize-awarded to (No. 130) J. D. Berrington, Esq. -11. Second Prize-not awarded. For the best Soto in pig, or with sucklings. First Prize—awarded to (No. 157) Charles Morgan, of Cae- forgan, Esq.— M. Second Prize-awarded to (No. 155) Mr. Morris, of Fairy Grove. Of the foregoing Stock it mav he interesting to know, that Mr. Lucas's stock were of the Hereford breed Mr. Miers's stock of the Short-horn, as were also Mr. Grant's and Mr. Grose's stock of the Devon breed. The Sheep were all Southdowns. T COTTAGERS' PRIZES. By ILTID THOMAS, Esq.—For the best Milch Cow, and manage- v went thereof. First Prize—awarded to (No. 160) David Jenkins, ofjAe G,o -,Apr- Second 61 awarded. By JOHN HENRY VIVIAN, Esq., M.P.-For the best fat Pig, having been in the possession of the exhibitor at least three months previously. First Prize-awarded to (No. 179) Mr. Christopher Copas, of SWRnsea-ll. Second Prize-awarded to (No. 170) Mr. John Evans, of Skellv — 10s. By THE CLUB.— For the best Breed. and Management of Fowls. It was decided that Francis Watkins, of Black Pill, exhibited the best pairs of turkeys and geese, in consideration of which he received a Prize of ten shillings. And Anne Tliomas, of the Cockett, received a similar Prize, for exhibiting the best pairs of ducks and fowl". The reading of the awards, in each case, was received by the company with lond and protracted cheering. The CHAIRMAN proposed as the next toast, "The Suc- cessful Competitors." This toast was extremely well re- ceived by the company. No one rising to return thanks, the Chairman proposed "The health of the gentlemen who were kind enough to become judges of the stock, Messrs. Whapham, of Bonvilston, and Powell, of Boverton." Mr. C. MORGAN (Llanrhidian), apologised for calling the Chairman to order, in giving a toast before the preceding one had been responded to. As no other gentleman rose to return thanks, he felt himself bound to do so, though not much accustomed to public speaking. The lLit just read had given him the greatest satisfaction, as he hoped it had given many other competitols. He was a perfect stranger to most of them, and was rather surprised that his name shonld have been mentioned. There were other competi. tors who might have known that they would have been successful, and who ought to h ive stood np to return thanks for the honour done them, but he (Mr. M.) was quite un- prepared, not having expected to hear his name read. The only reason which induced httn to enter the list of competi. tors was, for the purpose of doing good to those in his employ, by getting their judge to walk over his farm—that if there were any merit his men iui?ht get it—if n0t( tj)at might act as a stimulas to them. (Hear, hear). He thanked the gentleman who did him the honour of naming him as a successful candidate, for the trouble he took in wetting his boots by going over his land, for lie had not got the farm in his hands sufficiently long to drain and dry it. To have snch land pronounced succeesstul afforded him inexpressible satisfaction. (Cheers). Mr. HENRY LUCAS (Uplands), as one of the successful competitors, returned thanks. He confessed having taken considerable pains in the rearing of cattle, as that was his hobby. He returned his sincere thanks for the honour done him. (Cheers). Mr. GRANT (Gnoll) said, that, as one of the successful competitors, he begged to return his best thanks. Whatever he did, he considered that it was ouly a beginning made in his old age. (Cheers). Mr. J. J. STRICK also returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him. He was not a little gratified to hear his name mentioned as one of the successful competitors, and hoped he shonld next year meet with equal success. (Hear.) Mr. BERRINGTON (Woodlands) returned thanks as one of the successful competitors. Mr. R. MIERS, in acknowledging the compliment, ob. served that the heifer for which the prize had been awarded him, had been fed only with grass and hay, and was out for part of the year (we understood) during night. The Rev. SAMUEL DAVIES returned thanks a& one of the competitors who succeeded in producing the best crop of turnips. Though it was so small a quantity as half an acre, he hoped, that he did some good to the farmers of the distiict in which he rented, by showing them that he could produce as good turnips on his half acre as the farmers of Norfolk could on their forty or fifty acres. (Hear.) It might induce farmers to emulate in the cultivation of the same crop, by seeing his cattle during spring healthy and frisky, when theils could scarcely stand up from weakness. He would take the liberty of throwing out a suggestion to the Society, whether it would not be expedient to offer a prize for the best crop of vetches, which would serve for fodder until July. If that were done, he (Vfr. Davies) would endeavour to become a successful competitor another year. (Cheers.) Mr. J. G. HANCORNE wonld endeavour to make a feeble effort to follow the gentlemen who had just returned thanks. He felt himself highly honoured, that the judge had stated that his (Mr. Hancorne's) farm was in good hands, and to that gentleman he begged to return his best thanks. The farm had been in his hands no longer than four years, and many gentlemen then present, in going on their visits to Gower, had opportunities of observing the state the farm was in when he first occupied it. After a few observations relating to the importance of maintaining good fences, Mr. Hancorne complained of the encroachments made by tres- passers on the Common, and expressed his anxiety to devise some means of preventing them. He also contemplated improvements in his farm buildings. He must observe, that this year he had a very heavy ship with which to contend. His opponent, Mr. Vivian, could farm to suit his own taste, regardless of expense, but it was necessary that he (Mr. H.) should, in laying out on his farm, look to his returns. (Hear). He compared himself to a small fiigate contending with a seventy.fonr-(cheers and laughter);—but he hoped in another twelve months to come up somewhat closer under the beams of the large ship. (Renewed cheers). He concluded by thanking the company for the honour done the successful competitors, and hoped that other gentlemen in returning thanks would not forget to thank Mr. Bird, the judge of the farms, for the trouble taken by him.- (Cheers). Mr. GROSE begged leave, as the last of the successful competitors, to retnrn his sincere thanks both to the com- pany and the gentleman who undertook the office of judge. At the same time, he would call the attention of the meet- ing to one or two things, which were not, in his opinion, managed as they should have been. It was well known that some gentlemen held two or three farms—one of which might be the proprietor's hobby, and to which he would pay -most particular attention, to the neglect of the other farms. Now, it might be naturally concluded, that a prize wonld be awarded for such farm. At the next monthly meeting of the Club, it was his intention to move a resolution, mak- ing it necessary that all the land in the occupation of the same party should be inclndod in the competition for ptizes. His object was to see the Club well established. (Cheers). Tenant farmers, observed Mr. Grose, shonld also have some advantage over landlords, for the farmer most in the first place look to his return—(hear),—and then to improve- ments, which were generally beneficial 10 the landlord only, for most tenants had no leases, and those who had could hot look forward to the period of the expiration of their leases, while landlords were permanently benefitted. He, therefore, thought some advantages should be afforded to the tenant farmer. (Cheers). The next toast proposed hy the Chairman, the healths of Messrs. Whapham and Powell," was received with loud cheers. M). POWEI.L acknowledged the compliment. He hoped, as judges of the stock, they had given satisfaction. He could not expect they should give satisfaction to all but they had endeavoured to exercise their best judgment in pleasing themselves. (Cheers). Mr. P. concluded by ex- pressing his satisfaction at finding agriculture in a much more forward state in this part of the county than he had expected. The next toast proposed by the CHAIRMAN, was, The heahli of Mr. Bird, tf Tonmawr, the judge of the farms," which was extremely well received. Mr. BIRD briefly returned thanks, and congratulated the competitors npon the manifest improvement and progress making on their farms. The Rev. JOHN COLLINS asked the Chairman's permission to propose The health of their Secretary, Mr. Edmond." Mr. Collins proceeded to make some observations, when The CHAIRMAN said, that he should have given that toast from the chair, for it would be acknowledged by all, that they were greatly indebted to Mr. Edmond, who had taken upn" himself the whole onus of the Sociery—(cheers);—in fact, he had been the life and soul of the Club. (Cheers). Mr. hTID THOMAS :—Oh, decidedly we could not pro. ceed without him. The toast was received with much apptxose after which, Mr. EDMOND expressed his obligations to Mr. Collins for proposing his health, and to the company for the kind manner in which they had received the toast. He felt flattered by the praise the Chairman had bestowed on his services. He had, to the best of his ability, endeavoured, not to please individuals, but to serve the Society—(hear); —and it he had given satisfaction, he should feel happy iu continuing his services. (Cheers). The VICE-CHAIRMAN, in a suitable speech, proposed The healths of Messrs. Dodds, Holland, and Giiffiths, the judges of tbe ploughing;" which the company received with marks of approbation. Mr. DODDS briefly returned thanks. The work was so generally good, that it took them considerable time in coming to a decision in some cases and had not the night ap- proached, they would have taken more time. The judges had uo hesitation in deciding upon the superiority of the work done by Mr. Vivian's ploughs. Mr. GRANT begged to propose the health of a gentleman to whom the Society was greatly indebted, and who, though rather late in life, had now warmly taken up the subject. He alluded to their worthy Chairman, Mr. Vivian. (Loud cheers). Mr. Grant concluded by expressing his concur- rence in the sentiments expressed by Mr. Grose—that some advantages should be given tenant-farmers, in competing for prizes.—The toast was received with honours, and pro- tracted demonstrations of applause. The CHAIRMAN felt at a loss for words to express his gratitude for the manner in which the toast had been re- ceived. He ought to apologise for occupying the Chair on the occasion, as he had taken it in consequence of the un. avoidable absence of several landed proprietors; yet he could not say that he was not interested in the prosperity of agriculture. (Hear). It would be idle to assert that, particularly when they considered the close connexion exist- ing between the agricultural, manufacturing, and commercial interests. (Hear, hear). Whenever commerce and manu- factures prospered, the farmer invariably found a ready market, and it agriculture were depressed, the demand for coal, copper, iron, and other manufactures, immediately decreased; in fact, the interests were so linked together, that they could not be separated. (Hear, hear). He hoped he would have the pleasure of meeting the company next year, under equally favourable auspices. (Cheers). Mr. BERRIIVGTON rose to propose the health or a getitle- itian who was greatly interested in the success of tIreSociety, and who perhaps, at that moment, was in his laboratory, testing experiments, for the purpose of giving facilities to tenant-farmers in the cultivation of their farms. He had been very assiduously engaged in ascertaining means by which to cultivate, at the lowest possible expense, the hills of this country, which might be denominated the Far West. Mr. Berrington then proceeded to observe upon the im- portance of draining, which ought to form a prominent sub. ject before the Society, for by it the Club would either stand or fall. (Hear). It was impossible to cultivate land without putting it in a proper state for cultivation. They could not expect good crops, unless they reduced the land 'SL8 8FA|E, and exposed it to tbe sun. (He$f.) He vjftuld conclude by proposing the health of Mr. Johii Diilwyn Jjewelyn, of Penllergare. (Loud and continued cheering). Mr. MOGGRIDGE proceeded to return thanks, when _The VICE-CHAIRMAN s»id, that all would agree that the SJMPfc»h0uld l»e received with honours. -(Hear). Mr. Lie- tvettyn's health was not very good, or he would have been present.—The toast was then received by the company with three times three, &c. Mr. MOGGR IDGE felt extremely gratified at the manner in which Mr. Berrington had proposed, and for the kind manner in which the company had received, the health of his brother-in-law. In his name, he (Mr. M.) returned thanks, as Mr. Llewelyn would feel great pleasure in doing so were he present.— Mr, Moggridge then remarked upon the efforts made by Mr. Llewelyn to render the laboratory sub- servient to the improvement of land. He would make re- ference to a subject which bad been already alluded to, and that was the expediency of giving some advantage in com- petition for prizes to tenant farmers, in contradistinction to the seventy-fours as they had been called. (Laughter). He knew the feeling was strong upon the subject, and he could enter into it himself. (Hear.) Mr. Moggiidge then alluded to the exertions made in behalf of the society by his friend, Mr. Iltid Thomas, to whom they were greatly indebted for assisting in the first formation of the society, by collecting together the rules, &c. As to the distribution of prizes, he (Mr. M.) confessed he should have rejoiced to see the prizes which had been awarded to gentlemen go to tenant farmers—(hear);—but it wes impossible that it could have been otherwise in this instance. Farmers would now see that gentlemen not only cnltiv8^ei\ small fancy patches, but did something in the way of sohd improvement. (Hear, hear). Mr. Moggiidge concluded by expressing a hope, that prizes would be awarded to induce competition among tenant farmers themselves. He also expressed his concurrence in the observations made by Mr. Grose. The CHAIRMAN observed that allusion had already been made to the services of Mr. Iltid Thomas, by whose exer- tions, in conjunction with those of Mr. Llewelyn, the so. clety was established. He would give as a toast, "the health of Mr. Iltid Thomas." (Cheers.) Ths toast was received with honours. Mr. THOMAS, in returning thanks, said, that lie really fancied that their kindness had been misplaced. He felt interested in the subject because of its importance. His attention had been first directed to the subject by the Farmer's Magazine, which he considered to be a very useful periodical, and in looking to that Magazine he perceived that the state of agriculture in this part of the country was yet in a very backward statue. Still, their first efforts augured well, and all the machinery was ready, and required only a tonch of the finger, as it were, to set it in motion. To use a very common expression, if a litlle elbow-grease" were applied, he bad no doubt that both landlords and tenants would bebenentted through the operations of the Society. Mr. Thomas made several additional observations, which we are compelled to omit for want of space, and concluded amidst cheers from the company. The VICE-CHAIRMAN, in a brief and appropriate address, proposed the health of the Mayor of Swansea. Mr. Thomas referred to the improvements about to be made iu the Market-place under the superintendence of the Mayor. The toast was received with honours. After the cheering had subsided, The MAYOR returned thanks and said, that inconsequence of tbe increased supply of agricultural produce coming in to the Swansea Market, it became necessary to have new sheds, which were now in the course of erection. He congratu- lated the farmers of the neighbourhood on the increased supply and demand as compared with late years. The Mayor concluded by (with the Chairman's permission) pro- posing the health of Mr. Grant. All who knew the barren hills behind the Gnoll, would naturally be surprised that so good a crop of turnips should have been grown thereon. (Cheers.) The toast was extremely well received with three times three, &c. Mr. GRANT acknowledged the compliment. He promised, that be would make his best endeavour to aid and support the Society. He was slowly progressing with the improve. ments of his farm, which Mr. Dods would be happy to show over to any gentleman present who might wish to see it. Though he could not call himself a seventy-four—(laughter) —yet he hoped he was setting a good example to his tenants. (Hear). Before another year, he had determined, to have a draining machine. Mr. Grant then proceeded to describe a machine for making draining tiles, the expense of which would be no more than 51. The account had been com- municated to him by Mr. C. Ward, a relative, who had seen the machine, aud was greatly delighted with it. Tiles might be manufactured at the rate of 8s. a thousand. (Hear). Mr. BERRINGTON stated that, at anagncutturat meeting held at Maidstone, and at which Lord Torrington presided, a gentleman of the name of Hodges said, that he had been so disgusted at the high prices extorted trom him for drain- ing tiles, that he had resolved to become a manufacturer himself, and had accordingly invented a method of producing them at 2s. a thousand. That was almost incredible; but he (Mr. Berrington) was of opinion they could be manu- factured at a much lower price than 8s. (Hear, hear). The CHAIRMAN observed, with respect to what had fallen from Mr. Grant relating to tile-draining, that most effective drains could be constructed with stones. Draining might be very effectually promoted by arrangements entered into between landlords and tenants, as all expected some return upon eveiy outlay made. In some instances the landlord allowed the tenant a per centage for the construction of draius, and in other cases the tenant paid increased rent, or the tenant produced the labour while the landlord found materials. He thought great advantage would accrue both to landlords aud tenants iu making some arrangement of the kiud. (Hear, bear) v. I V The CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of C. R. M. Talbot, M.P., Esq., which was received with honours. Mr. ILTID THOMAS stated, that he had received the Chairman's permission to propose" The tenant-occupiers. who had favoured the Company with their presence." (Cheers.) Mr. NICHOLL, as a tenant-occupier, returned thanks. He had not been a competitor this year as he had nothing worth putting in competition, but he hoped to be one another year. Mr. GLASBROOK thought Mr. Nicholl was wrongin saying, that he had nothing worth putting in competition. So good was the barley produced on Park farm, that he (Mr. G.) had purchased thirty bushels last week — thirty bushels on the preceding day, and he intended purchasing thirty more on the following day. (Cheers.) The VICE CHAIRMAN said, that he was happy to hear that Mr. George Rolls had expressed his intention of giving a piize for the best bailey. (Cheers.) Mr. ROLL" stated, that he intended offering a prize for the purpose alluded to by their worthy Vice-Chairman, hut he could not state the terms, unfit he bad conferred with the gentlemen of the Committee. The CHAIRMAN next gave, The Unsuccessful Compe- titors, which was well received. The VICE-CHAIRMAN gave, as a toast, "Those gentle- men who had sent agricultural implements to the show," with whom he begged to connect the name of Mr. Christopher James. (Cheers.) Mr. JAMES briefly returned thanks; being an old farmer as well as a manufacturer, he rejoiced in the Society's success. The great object was, to produce implements at a cheap rate. (Hear, hear.) The Rev. S. DAVIES, in a highly complimeritaty speech, proposed "The health of Mr. Chailes H. Smilh"-who had given a prize this year. The toast was received with cheers. The Rev. J. COLLINS then proposed "_The health of their worthy Vice-chairman -Mr. T. Edw. Thomas." This toast was received by the company with honours. The VICE-CHAIRMAN felt extremely obliged to the com- pany for the honour conferred upon him. He could not return thanks as a farmer, for at present he held no land. The CHAIRMAN then proposed the toast of "The Gla- morganshire Agricultural Society; and Mr. Douus gave "Success to the Cardiff Farmers' Cluh," with the latter of which he begged to connect the name of Mr. Evan David, of Radyr Court. (Cheers.) Mr. WHAPIIAM returned thanks successively, after each toast had been responded to by the company. The Rev. J. COLLINS proposed the health of Mr. Grose- in whose field the ploughing match took place, and who had so liberally provided accommodation and refreshments for the gentlemen who attended. The health of those gentle- men who, though unconnected with agriculture, had, by their presence countenanced the Society, was also proposed. Mr. GROSE, in returning thanks, observed, that he was confident the tradesmen of the town felt great interest in the success of the Society, and would subscribe towards its support. Mr. G. J. PEKRV, surgeon, returned thanks for the latter toast, and expressed his intention of offering a small premium for the best crop of carrots. Some persons thought very lightly of the cultivation of that crop, but they were con- sidered by eminent agriculturists, to be the best things for horses. (Hear). Several other toasts wee proposed and responded to. Anioiig-t others, "the health of Mr. Robt. Hancorne, whose ploughing, though not successful, was greatly admired by the judges." The CHAIRMAN having left the Chair, it was most ably filled by M r. J.J. Strick, ajul the conviviality of the company was prolonged to a late hour. In the course of the evening, Mr. Nicholls (Park-le-Bruce), Mr. W. Harris Long, sur- geon, Mr. E. M. Davies, solicitor, and Mr. J. G. Hancorne, favoured the company with songs.
IMPLEMENTS :
IMPLEMENTS EXHIBITED BY J. H. VIVIAN, ESQ., M P. A plough, by Howell, Creekmore foundry, Dorsetshire. A ditto, by John Grifnth, Pont-ar-avou, Carmarthenshire. A foot subsoil plough. by Garrett. A Biddel's scarifier, with seven times, and seven 9-inch hoes for the same. Aii iron field roller with three cylinders 24 inches in diameter covering 6 ft. wit,, frame and shafts complete, bj Garrett. A limd-presser, by Strat- ton. A seed-sowing engine to cover 12 feet, by Garrett. An improved Scotch cart, with moveable hay ladders, complete by Garrett. A waggon, by Osbaldistone, Horlon, Dorsotshiref A Garrett. A waggon, by Osbaldistone, Horlon, Dorsetshire! A turnip cutter, bv Gardner. A chaff-outter engine, by Garrett. An improved winnowing machine. EXHIBITED BY ILTID THOMAS, ESQ. A patent turnip-cntter. A plough. A Scotch cart, by Stratton. EXHIBITED BY CHRIS. JAMFS, ESQ. A Doncaster pattern chalT-machine, with four knives. By the ingenuity oftbe exhibitor, the adaptation of this machine as a turnip slicer has been obtained at the small cost of los., by merely lining the circle, to which the knives are fixed, with four nieces of wood—filling up the vacancy between each knife, and leaving open the space under the kniie for sliced turnips lo pass out. When employed as a turnip-slicer, a hopper on a small frame is fixed on top; and a lad can do the work as quickly as the hopper is supplied :—remove the hopper, and affix the trough for straw and it is again a chaff-cutter. Mr. James is entitled to the thanks or the farmer for thus pointing out how the use of two such indispfnsabfe machines can be obtained at an easy cost. Most of the hill farmers in our district reckon a chaff-engine in the list of implements they have now in use, and it will be their own fault if they do not speedily add a turnip-slice by imitating this very good and simple plan. EXHIBITED BY J. J. STRICK, ESQ. One excellent land-roller, with two cylinders. Two chaff- cutter engines of different construction. One iron pig trough. A new pattern ditto—much admired. A manure and seed drill. EXHIBITED BY MR. THOMAS KNEATH, OF SWANSEA, WHEELWRIGHT. A broad-wheel Scotch cart, with trebles. A couoh harrow on wheels. EXHIBITED BY MR. JOSEPH MORRIS, OF SWANSEA, WHEELWRIGHT. A one-horse Scotch cart, with sideboards and trebles. EXHIBITED BY MR. STRATTON, OF BRISTOL. A large size Stratton's chaff-machine. A small size improved ditto. Two Gardner's patent turnip-cotters. An iron frame oat- crusher. An iron navy barrow. An iron garden ditto. Two iron buckets. A large patent metallic chum, with water pan and a thermometer for dillo. A Royal Agricultural Society's" prize cheese press. An improved iron horse hoe with one spare tine. [In the list of Ploughmen in our last number, the name of John Jones, ploughing to Iltid Thomas, Esq. (Cut 23), wag accidentally omitted. We also take the opportunity of stating, that Mr. Vivian generously presented 5s. to each unsuccessful ploogiiiiian-st) that none quitted the field empty handed.]
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MEETING OF PA [ILIA MENT.-fler miajesty vill tiold a Privy Council at Windsor Castle the latter end of next week, when Parliament will be further prorogued from Tuesday, the 19th inst. to a future day, then to meet for the despatch of business. We understand that there is no in. tention at present of calling the legislature together before the usual time of asseiii bli ng.- Morning Chronicle. THE LIST OF THE CREW OF THE HALSKWELL INDIA- c MAN.—On Saturday James Lawrence, aged 78, died in Rotherhi'he Workhouse. He was the last of the crew of the unfortunate Halsewell East Indiaman, which foundered off the Portland Rocks in 1780. It will he remembered that Captain Peaice and his two daughters, with the passengers and crew, except about 20 persons, met with a watery grave. These were found clinging to the rocks on the coast, and rescued with great difficulty, of whom Lawrence was one. THE FIRE AT LUTON Hoo-During the last week great progress has been made in reducing the heaps of fur- niture at Luton Hoo to some kind of order. The desolated ruins are cleared of the rubbish which obstructed passage through them, and the part of the building untouched by the fire is safely shut up from the rest. Three gentlemen from London are busy upon the books, and it is computed that six months will be required by them to arrange the library. Mr. Mitchell, the MarquU of Bute's Chaplain, was absent at the time the calamity oecm red, but when he arrived some days after, he pointed out the situation of his former room, which contained his propei tv, and on the basement story beneath it was found a quanti'y of melted silver, the remains of his plate, &c.; but hi. library and all his manu- scripts were consumed. It ought to be recorded as a pleasing feature in the character of the Noble Marquess of Bute that his first attention when he arrived at Luton was directed to the comfort of his servants, for whose safety he manifested much solicitude. All the maid servants were ordered to receive a year's wages, as a rewaid for their trouble and exertions, and above 500 persons received pay during the last week for work done at the fire. About 3001. is already collected towards purchasing engines and establishing a fire brigade at Luton.
BANKRUPTS from Tuesday's Gazette.
BANKRUPTS from Tuesday's Gazette. To Surrender in Basinghall-street. MATTHEW ALLEN, apothecaiy, Waltham Holy Cross, Essex, Dec. 15, Jan. 16. Atts. Bischoff and Coxe, Colemmi-street EDWARD THOMAS GORE, cattle-dealer, Tileburst, Berkshire, Dec. 19, Jan. 16. Att. Johnson, Temple. JOHN LIDDELL HEATHORN, ship-owner, Abchurch-lane, City, Dec. 19, Jan. 16. Atts. Pering and Co., Laurence Pountney- lane. HENRY TREGENT. merchant, Basinghall-street, City, Dec. 18, Jan. 16. Atts. Crowder and Maynard. Coleman-street. RICHARD PUSEY, baker, Abingdon, Berkshire, Dec. 15, Jan. 16. Atts. Frankham and Bartlett, Abingdon. To Surrender in the Country. Jon GIBSON, grocer, Kirton, Lincolnshire, Dec. 18, Jan. 10, at the Leeds District Court. Att. Longstaff, Lincoln. SAMUEL WILSON NUFFIELD, druggist, Biimingham, Dec. 13, Jan, 16, at the Birmingham District Court. Alt. Ryland, Bir- mingham. WILLIAM SHAW, saddler, Stafford, Dec. 14. Jan. 15. at the Birmingham District Court. Atts. A. and T. S. Ryland, Bir- mingham EDWIN BANCROFT BAYLEY, stuff printer, Pendleton, Lancashire, Dec. 19, Jan. 17. at the Manchester District Court. Atts. Claye and Co., Manchester. CHARLOTTE ELEANOUA SHORT, calico printer, Woodend, Cheshire, Dec. 19, Jan. 17, at Ihe Manchester District Court. Atts. Atkinson and Saunders, Manchester. BANKRUPTS from Friday's Gazette. To 81.11 render in IiasinghaH street. HENRY CONGREVE, dealer in patent medicines, Batten's-terrace, High.street, Peckham, Dec. 21, Jan 26. Att. Wells, Skinner- street, Snow-hill. WILLIAM Cox, money scrivener, Daventry, Northamptonshire, Dec. 19, Jan. 19. Att. Pell, Welford, Northamptonshire. THOMAS BAUGH, silk manufacturer, Anchor-street, Bethnal- green. Dec. 22, Jan. 18. Alt. Hudson, Buck lersbury. JAMES BOHN, bookseller. King William-street, St. Mariin-in-the- Fields, Middlesex, Dec. 22, Jan. 16. Att. Offley, Henrietta- street, Covent-gardeu. BARON REYNOLDS, silk printer, Phipps-bridge, Mitcham, Dec. 22. Jan. 16. Atts. Young and Son. Mark-lane. ANN WALES, wood splitter, Spring-street, Shadwell, Dec. 19, Jan. 17. Alt. Masterman, Hind-court, Fleet-street. To Surrender in the Country. THCMAS RAWLINOS, auctioneer, Cheltenham, Dec. 22. Jan. 19, at the Bristol District Court. Atts. Badham and Houghton, Gray's Inn, London. DAVID HAGUE, paper manufacturer, Horsforth, Yorkshire, Dec. 21, Jan. 13. at the Leeds District Court. Alt. Bradley, Leeds. THOMAS BENTLEY, cloth manufacturer, Rawden, Yorkshire, Dec. 22, Jan. 24, at the Leeds District Com t. Att. Blackburn, Leeds. JAMES HAYES, innkeeper, Taunton, Somersetshire, Dec. 21, Jan. 11. at the Exeter District Court. Att. Turner, Exeter. JOHN DYSON, scythe manufacturer, Sheffield, Dec 20, Jan. 24, at the Leeds District Court. Atts. Haywood and Co., Leeds.
I COPPER ORE,
I COPPER ORE, Sold at REDRUTH, Dec 7th 1843 MINES. 21 CWT. PURCHASERS. PRICE. E.VVh.Crofty 83 P. Grenfell ami Sons ]0 Ditto 71 Ditto Ditto 69 Williams, Foster, and Co. 2 l n Ditto 53 P Grenfell and Sons 5 17 „ Ditto 52 Dili,, j? Ditto. 51 Willi,mg, Fosler, and Co" 6 I o Longclose 89 P. Grenfell and Sons, and Williams' r., Foster, and Co i D.tto 54 P. Grenfell and Son, i Ditto 41 Ditto in Dudnanee '^n Ditto .? S. VVb. Basset.. 1'2I Freeman and Co. 7 ? Ditto 6t Fn"r JVll'y»ni».Nev|||, Druce.and Co. 513 n •• •* 6'i Copper Co., and Williams, T,, bosier, 3nd Co, a ia Ditto fio Freeman and Co „ Ditto .55 Ditto if o « •* 54 a"<» Si.ns, WillyamV, n.„ „.Ntvl|l> Diuce, and Co 17 0 itlo 45 Sims, Wiliyams, Nevill, Dmce, & Co., n VVll''ains, Foster, and Co. u n Docalh 74 Vivian and Sons 2 'I 0 •• I" P.G.enfell ami Sons '? Ditto". 64 fentnd's^. V." I if, °6 7* >»« cP^Ve-. s 1 K:: 3e? » «fl» 2 Stray Park 83 VVilliams, Foster,„d Co. l\\ I Par Consols 93 Ditto 4 IJ 0 Ditto. ga Vivian and Sons ? I Fow'eyConsols. oT" fe' Nevi" D"'«, and Co". 5 9 0 Ditto 84 Ditto 5 3 0 Ditto 74 Diito 5 7 0 Trewavas 80 Crown Copper Co, a^d William. 7,9 ° rv. roster, aruf Co it n a D.uo 73 Williams, F ster, and Co. WiTh0' J^Grenfe'll and'sons 6 *3 o srfra; s j YVh. Reeent Williams, Foster, and Co. 4 is 0 Total 3 829 Total 3 829 Copper, 207 to, 9 cwt. 0 r, '5s. lid.—Averane Standard, £ 115 17s. o,l.
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METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL, kept by JOHN JENKINS, Wind-street, Swansea. o App. Latitude of Observatorr 5t 37 10 N. Longitude 3" 55" 30 W. Height above Level of the Sea 40 feet. HAKOMI'TKR HVGHOMI-TKH. TH I'.li MOMKTKR. Ipi.ll VIOM ATF.K. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 3 Quantity »/ A.M. P.M. Knin. Temp. Temp. j Pressure. of Pressure. ot Air. Dew Air. Dew Dry. Wet. Dry. Wet. Min. Max. In.Tenths. Hund. Mer. Mpr. -_1_ Dec. j I 5 30-28 49 30-2.1 50 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 48 52 0,0 „ 3 6 .-50 48 -5C 49 47 46 50 49 46 4(i 49 49 42 52 0,2 „ 0 I 7 43 49 -33 50 50 50 50 50 52 52 51 51 44 52 0.0 „ 2 I 8 ,41 50 ".41 50 49 49 51 50 4S 48 50 50 47 53 0,0 5 9 *48 49 „ -46 50 48 48 49 48 47 47 50 50 47 50 0" 0 „ 0 10 ,-3« 49 -36 50 49 48 49 48 49 49 49 49 45 51 0" 4 „ 4 11 ,38 49 1 -36 1 50 49 48 50 49 | 47 47 49 49 4fi 52 0.. 0 0 I
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High Water in Swansea Harbour and fit the Passages FOU TIIE ENSUING WliK.K. ° I SWANSEA HARBOUR. THI PASSU: IS. *) Mom. Even. Heights. Morn. J £ oen. H. W. H. r. I. H. M. i~Ii •Satmday Dec. Iti I I 5I! ll 1 a 5 2 It Sunday 17 I 57 2 31 14 » 3 17 3 53 Monday IS 3 7 3 33 15 4 4 27 4 1FT • neiday 19 4 9 4 33 17 0 5 5 M Wednesday 20 5 4 5 32 17 10 6 *4 a f •hnrsd.y 21 5 58 6 23 10 0 7 18 7 a 1 '"•y 22 Mi 7 1 21 0 1 S sis 21 \s; MOON'S AOB.— New Moon, 21st day, 4H. 53in. mom. £ I
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--n- I iMa vfeftg MARK-LANE, LONDON, Monday, Dec. I I.- lfre have tipon tite ,in J;e ? .,ge «uPP'y ?f Wheat, and the weather having been veru 1 aamp lately the condition and quality of samples are much covl. « plained of. The difficulty in procuring dry qualities renders such d a description easily saleable, at prices quite equal lo last Afondau, f but scarcely any_ progress has been made with the damp inferior sorts, enough offered in most instances at a decline of to as. ver J quarter. In Foreign Wheat there is only a limited extent of busi- S nets doing, and previous prices are barely supported.— We have a larger arrival of Barley at Market than usual, but the bett sorts for Multingmeet an Unproved donuma and fully ))tatHh!M OMr Brf-. Ikk bre called cheaper.—The supplies of Oats are tolerably large, with the present limited demand, and, in the sales occurring, ice note d trifling reduction in some instances.—Malt and Flour unaltered in value. PRICE OF CHAIN.—Per hnoerial Quarter. ¡- WheM.ned Maple 29 While, "(iiewj "33 B,'iters 71 31 Old ",0 "<ers 34 35 ?'«e ::J5 5 ■5iri,r:. « = ~,];ick » Sii Barley, grinding .2(5 27 F.„e A* Ditto, Due limning 32 34! Poland o„ •• £ t"1"* 53 t> Potato ,rt Hog Peas -23 29 Fiuc .,a Pl.t) U It, per Sack of23i)I&. Best 45j. io | Seconds 40j. io 45,. PRICK OF SEEPS. 8* s. t «. rurnlp, Swedes, per bush. -to Cloy"r, Hed, per cwt 4(J 65 Oilier soits 10 ta Flemish 44 j5 Vlustard, B*)WI| N. 10 ll New Hatsiburg ..— White a 9 ——— French j* M Canary quarter 80 03 Trefoil ^7 Wye Grass — — Caraway 48 33 "<r<-f),w).ttef.perb)nM.. 6 7 Coriander Ii 20 AVERAGE PRICE OF CORN, per Qr. For the Week eudiug Nov. 25, 1843, and by wlucli impoitation is regulated. „ *• d• s. d. < Wheat .51 u Oats 19 o Means „ 3j 4 Kailey 32 I | Kye 30 8 | l'eaa 33 7 PRICE OF MEAT.—SMITHFIKM), Dec. 11. This being the great Christmas Show Market, and the report of the superiority of the Beasts at the Smithfteld Club exhibition leading to the expectation that here also a great improvement tcontU be perceptible, mnch excitement prevailed, and the whole arena trail almost tmpassable front the crowds of people anxious to see the prodigious animals, which certainly presented a ifner display than at any previous Show.—The Butchers were early in attendance, and although the weather U not favourable for slaughtering, they felt obliged to accede to the terms of the Salesmen,which were generally from 4*. to 4s. 8d. for good Heef, whilst the very superior Scots were readily purchased at a crown, and all sold. In fact, business was very brisk, and the Inferior sorts also found buyers at im- proved prices, The supply of .Sheep exceeded last year by about ItllO, and there were some very nice things among them, but nothing calling for particular remark. Higher prices were asked, and choice ones readily obtained 4s. Sd., whilst some old Downs of very superior quality realised 5s., and a good business done generally. — There is seldom much done in Calves on this day. Butchers pre- serving their purchases till Friday — There was little bustle in the Pig Market, but not much business actually done: perhaps a feui dairy fed might have obtained an advance of id., but 4s. M. was the aver(igeprice. TO alnk tile olflll-per 8lba. Ileef 3s. 2d. lo 4s. 8 1. Veal 3s. j,i. |0 4J. 8,|. Multon 3s. 2d. lo 4s. 3d, | Pork 3s. I0 4*. QJ. NKWOATK and I.b«I)EIIHII.l.— By the Carcase. Beef. 2s. -«d. 10 3s. 4d. Veal • £ ». 4 I. lo 4s. 01. Mutton 2s. ♦ to 3s. 4d. | Pork. 3d. to 3s. Ii>.|, PRICE OF HOPS, in the Borough, per Cwt. £ .S. k.S J j £ j £ • t East Kent Pockets 4 lS/o 5 15 Yearling ditto ti OfoS Ditto Bags 0 0 0 o| Choice — u 0 Mid. Kent Pockets t( 1(1 6 13 1 •S39 t>«g3 & pocks. 4-tOO SnBsex ditto 4 8 5 0| 1835, & I8.JS 2 <» 4 0 o PRICE OF TALLOW AND SOAP, per OWl. s. d. e. d. a. d. lowu Tallow 4-> 0 Melted Stuff ..31 0 Curd ditto ..00 O Yellow Hussia — 0 Ditto Kougli 2!t 0 I Palm — 0 Dillo Soap 4.3 II { Yellow Soap — 0 Greaves 14 0 White ditto.. — 0 | Mottled dillo.. 52 0 j Dregs 3 o BRISTOL PRICE CURRENT.— Dec* 8. SUGAK. S. S. OOrfKK. P. S. Muse. veiyBro\vn(perc.) 5Glo57 Fine ditto II2(«1I4 Dry Brown 58 59 Very line lao 125 Middling CO 01 RUM. s. A. s. d. Good middlings 4 02 85 Jamaica (per gal.) ..2433 Good anil line.. J 06 67 Leeward Isle ..1824 Molasses 25 23 LOGWOOD. £ «. £ «. Jamaica (per ton.) •• 5 0 — tl Cokkkk. St. Domingo 0 0 10 0 Jamaica, triage (per ewt.) 60 65 Campeachy .6006 Ordinary 68 70 Fitstic, Jainaica 50o0 <!uo<t<hn«.7t7.t———Cuba .HO 9 a Fine dillo 78 tSH OIL. Middling 105 l|5 Gallipoli (per tun) 54035 PRICE OF LEATHER. lb. lb. d. d. lb. lb. d. d. Crop Hides 30tu35.. Il/ol? German Horse Hides ..Ufi/lt! Ditto ditto 40 43..12 13 Horse Bulls .II 13 Ditto ditto 50 60..15 17 Calf Sk ins, 54 64..23 24 For eiKii Hides an 35..10 It I)itto(cotiiii)on).. -ii Dillo dillo 40 -15..10 11 Ditto ditto 40 45..16 IS Bulls, English 10 20..14.J I5j Dillo ditto 45 56.. 17 22 Ditto nitlo 24 26..15 16 Dido ditto 80 100..18 20 Ditto ditto 23 30..15 17 Irish Skins .14 16 Dillo ditto (extra) 34 36..15 114 Welsb Skllll 21 35..13 15 Ottto,Foreign.. 16 20..13 l l4 Ditto ditto 40 45..13 13 Ditto dillo 22 25..12 14 Ditto ditto 45 50..21 23 Ditto ditto.. 28 30.. 13 15 Ditto ditto.. 52 5ti..2* «!j Ditto ditlo(eKtra)34 36.. 13 III Kips, English and Welsh 13 IS 11. Saddlers'Hides 37 4H..I3 14^ Ditto, P, tersburi;ti 6 3..17 III Common dillo 35 40..13 I3| Ditto ditto 9 10..15 IS Sliaveti Hides IS 22.. 14 19 Dillo, East Tiidia ..13 2(1 Shoe ditto 20 23.. 13 |3^ S eal Skins, Large Common ditto.— — Ditto, Small ..16 &7 Welsh Hides .< ..I2 £ 13^ Basils .6 in Hull ditto .10 ll Shoulders, English ..IB Iii bullish Horse Hides ..12 13 Ditto, Foreign T 10 Welsh ditto .11 13 Bellies, English ..10| 11 Spanish ditto .14 20 Ditto, Foreign 7 10 So. »iihoulBulls,—s. to —s. 0.1. ea. Printed and Published by WILLIAM COURTENAY MURRAY AND DAVID RERS, I A. No. 58, WINU-STRBBT, SWANSEA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 184J.