The Cardiff Times

CARDIFF GOVERNMENT SAVrXG'S BANK, Open every Saturday from 10 bit 2; and on Saturday and Mon day Evening, from Seven till half-past Eight. The gentlemen to be in attendance are-on Saturday, Mr. Ha.<-y and the Rev. D. Morgan on Saturday Evening, Mr. I Pride, on Monday Evening, tho Rcv. Vincent Saulez.

I RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS. 1867. 1866 Great Western, week ending;SIarch 3, £ 67398 £ 57,500 Taff Vale, week ending March 2, 6,208 6,098 Penarth, week ending March 2, 736 847 Brecon and Merthyr, week ending Feb. '24 1,M0 1,139 Monmouthshire, week ending M.urcli '2, 2,982 2,808 Rhymney, week ending March 2 1,179 1,250 IJynvi and O^naore, week ending March 2 686 640 Llanelly, wN,k ending March 2 585 579 -—————————————————<——————————————- —

jpcriages, ieat^s. (These announcements are inserted free of charge, but they cannot be attended to unless authenticated by the name and address in full of the sender. "No Cards" are chaiged 2s.6d.each.] BIRTHS. Ou tho 24th uJt. at 2%, Bute-road, Cardiff, the wife of Mr. George WensUy, of a daughter. On the 27th Ult., at Appleby Hall, Leicestershire, the wife of Major Vaughan Lee, ofLaneiay, Glamorganshire, of ason. On the 6th instant, at 16, Charles-street, Cardiff, the wife of Mr. George Melville, of a sou. MARRIAGE. On the 4th instant, at Clearwell, Gloucestershire, by the Ven. Archdeacon Goold, Arthur Pendarves Vivian, Esq., of Singleton Abbey, Swansea, to the Lady Aagusta Wyuuham Quin. DEATHS. On the 28th ult., at the Parsonage, Llancarf&n. in her 73rd year, Mrs. Thomas, sister to the Rev. David Morgan, and the beloved mother of the Rev. L. Morgan, of St. Hilary. She is deeply t'egretied by a large circle of friends. On the 1st instant, at the Commercial Hotel, Ystrad, Rhondda. Richard Win. Jenkins, the beloved sou of Jenkin Jenkins, twelve months. On the 0th instant, at Bangor Villa, Herbert-terrace, the beloved son of Mr. Wm. Coleman, Llandatf Mills, aged ten months. On the 5th instant, at 2, Charles-street, William Quirck, youngest son of Mr. Mitchelmore, builder, aged six years, six months. On the 5th instant, atSarnfawr, near;Bridgend, Mrs. Napier, mother of the late Chief Constable of Glamorganshire, aged 90 years. On the 5th instant, at 225, Bute-road, Cardiff, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. George Wensley, aged 30 years.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. The letter of Pair Play" should have been sent to the journal to whoee notice of the Liandough Concert it takes exception.

Cjie atarbiff Cimes. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1867. THE WEEK. BOTH nationally and locally, miiny things have happened daring the week, each of which would amply warrant all the remarks that we have space for. Under such circumstances it is a consolation to reflect that the world will wag on much the same in all rfispecta, whether we be voiced or dumb. It is but an atom that the single utterance of a news- paper on any topic contributes toward the formation and direction of the great force which we call pub- lic opinion. The resignation of Gen. Peel and Lords Cran bourne and Carnarvon reduces the ministry, who were weak before, to positive impotence. Pre- viously it was conceivable that the Ministry could have commanded a majority in the House of Com- mons by conciliating the moderate Liberals, while they had the united Conservative strength behind them; but now they own the allegiance of cnly a part of the Conservative party, itself the minority of the House. Gen. Peel and his fellow ex-Secretaries of State, must oppose, as members, a scheme which while in office they resigned rather than sanction. The motives and views which influence them, no doubt are shared by a very large proportion of the Conservative members. Where, then, is Mr. Dis- raeli to look for the votes needful to pass any feature of his bill to which his rival, Mr. Gladstone, may take exception? Clearly, the Ministry must frame a measure satisfactory to a very considerable portion of the Liberals, or it cannot survive the opposition it must encounter, from Gen. Peel and bis friends. from Mr. Lowe, and from Mr. Bright. The course of events tends toward making Mr. Gladstone referee and supreme arbiter in the question of Reform,-to give him more power to shape legis- lation on the subject no.w, while in opposition, than he had last year while in office. The accounts of the Fenian outbreaks in Ireland are as yet too fragmentary for complete analysis, but the main fact is that the American adventurers have again stimulated their credulous Irish dupes into a hopeless, almost purposeless uprising, which will alarm capitalists and drive business out of Ireland, and in many cases add to the miseries of the poor and which can serve no useful end but to enable the average British intellect to understand how deep is the aversion of the Irish peasantry to English rule. If, with the Catholic clergy all condemning the Fe- nian movement, it can yet find recruits to risk their liberty, if not their lives, in its mad enterprises, we can imagine how much more extensive the out- breaks would be, if the priests stood neutral, or at all encouraged the movement. It will not do for us to look upon these outbreaks as trivial, and to consi- der the matter disposed of when the police and mili- tary return triumphant to their barracks. It is not the outbreaks that are serious—it is the state of feel- ing they reveal. They are but the outward symp- toms-it is the disease they indicate which English statesmen should set themselves seriously to cure. Mr. Dillwyn offers one panacea-the abolition of the monstrous injustice of taxing Ireland to maintain a Church Establishment whose adherents ara only one- ninth of the population. Mr. Bright offers another to enable the Irish people to become owners of the laud they cultivate. Parliament pooh-poohs both, and prefers repressing riots by the sword to endea- vouring to extinguish the causes of sedition by con- ciliatory legislation. The prize fight at Marslifield the other day was "a draw" as between the two pugilists, but a de- cided victory as between the P. R. and the P.C.'s. The police were thoroughly outwitted by the device of the prize fighters in turning back to the spot they had left in the morning. But cannot the police now show the prize fighters a trick worth two of the one played npon them? Cannot they find evidence to satisfy the Monmouthshire magistrates tha.t a broach of the law took place, and have both champions and seconds puuished for it ? The notion of the police seems to be that their sole duty was to prevent the fight, or to stop it after they fcund it had begun We suggest that they have still a further duty, to bring about the arrest and punishment of the prize fighters. The proceedings of onr local bodies Oris week are not of overpowering important. However, to chronicle small beer is as well in its place as to write s.n epic. The most important of the local meetings of the week is that .,f the Horticultural Society's committee, at which it was resolved to add to the usual August exhibition a chrysanthemum show in November, on the model of t!;o one which was so successful in Bristol last winter. If will be gratifying news to the friends of this popular society to learn that the indefatigable secretary, Mr. Daw- son, has consented to retain that position for the en- suing year,

Socal Intelligence. CARDIFF BATHS.—Number of bathers during the week ending 2nd March, 1 bG7-—In the Turkish bath, 78; hot water baths, 62. THE BAKONEBS WINDSOR.—We are glad to hear that Lady Windsor's health is improving, though she is still very weak. i6?h (BUTE) RIPLES.—Regimental orders by Captain C. W. David, Captain Commandant:—Coiupany drill on Wed- nesday evenings at the Town-hall, at 7.'S<) p.m. Recruit drill Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, at 8 p.m., and pon- toon drill and musketry instruction on the same days at 7'30 p.m. BANKRUPTS—Edward Curran, Merthyr Tydfil, come- dian. Robert Derrett, Newport, brewer. Benjamin Forster, Bute-road, Cardiff, tailor. John llobinson, Newton Not- tage, Glamorgan, farmer. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday morning Mr. William Holt, aged 81, of jt. Mount Stuart-square, was knocked down in -?at Bute-street by a horse and cart belonging to Mr. David Johns, Stuart-stroet. He was severely injured about the head and body. CANTOS CHURCH.—A change has been made in the services of this church. The seven o'clook week evening service will in future be held on Thursdays, instead of Wed- nesdays. During Lent there is an additional service, at eleven a.m. on Fridays. THE SHARES BILL -In the House of Commons, on Tuesday, a petition was presented in favour of the Sale and Purchase of Shares Bill, by Mr. Leeman, from the West of England and South Wales District Bank. GLAMORGAN IRON AND COAL COMPANY (LIMITED).— In Vice-Chancellor Wood's Court on Saturday, an order was made for continuing the voluntary winding up of this com- pany under tho supervision of this court. There was no opposition to the motion made by Mr. Bards well. LLANDAPF CATHEDRAL.—hirst Sunday in Lent, March 10ih.—Morning Prayer: Venite, 105; Daily Psalms, 63, 64; Te Deum, 8, 5; Jubilnte 61; Introit, 73; Responses, Rogers, in V; Hymn bl.-Eveuïng Prayer Daily Psaluis, 65; Magnificat, Nunc Diiuittis, Arnold in A; Anthem, My Gud, my Lind, look upon n. Gladstone Hymn, 81. —The Litany Hymns, 79, 187, 10, 1, 3, and last. THE LEVEE.—At the levee held by the Prince of Wales on Monday, the Marquis of Camden's name appears among the list of presentations, and those of Capt. G. H. Windsor Clivo, M.P., and Mr. Graham Vivian, among the general circle. THE NEW PASSAGE HOTEL.—Messrs. Barnard, Thomas, and Co., sold this hotel on Tuesday, by order of the liqui- dator. The sale included the right of -aupplying refresh- ments at the stationa on the Bristol and South Wales Union Railway. It was bought for £ l ),000 by Mr. C. H. Thomas, chairman of the Bristol and South Wales Union Railway Company. THE "BLISD.- The second annual report of the Cardiff Association for the Blind, of which Mrs. John Cory is trea- surer, and Miss Shand, secretary, haa been issued. The number of blind persons who are under tuition in connection with it, is, malos fifteen, females six. Workshops have been furnished, to enable the blind, to some extent, to cam their own living. The public tiro invited to visit the workshops, Clive atreet, Roath, and purchase "-lie baskets, chairs, &c., made by them. SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A SHIP CARPENTER.—On Wed- nesday morning, soon after nine, o'clock, John Richards, a ship-carpenter in Messrs. Bachelor's shipbuilding yard, Bute Docks, while engaged in his ordinary employment, by some means became entangled with the ma-chinery, and had his left leg completely torn off just below the knee. He was immediately removed to the Infirmary, where the limb was again cut of above the knee. The unfortunate young man is a well known amateur vocalist, and is much esteemed by his fellow workmen, who, we understand, proposoa getting up an entertainment, on behalf of Richards and his family. THE HEALTH OP LOUD LLANO v.. it.—We underatand that the reply to the numerous inquiri-'s during the past week has been that Lord Llanover has much improved in strength, and the accounts of his lordship s health have been and continue to be most satisfactory. But, after the severe operations he ha* undergone, his perfect recovery cannot be rapid. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has caused frequent inquiries to be made after Lord Llancvtr'd health, and the Duke and Ducheea of Cambridge. PrircefcS Mary of Cambridge, and Prince Teck have made personal inquiries respecting his lordship. DEAP AND DUMB SCHOOL, LLANOAPP.—Received by Mr. Melville during February, and acknowledged with grate- ful thanksH. Heard, Esq., Church-street, Cardiff. £1 I a. Mrs. James, Roc illy-crescent, Canton. Is Miss Mesham, Denbigh, N.W., £ 2 2s Sir Baldwin i.eighton. JJart., St. Leonfirds-OD Sea, per Rev. D. Howell. Hon. Miss Strutt, Spring Garden House, Crockberbiown, Cardiff, per Rev. D. Howell, Hon. Sec., 10s J. Ward, E"q,. Roath Castle, per Rev. D. Howell, Hon. Sec .€! Is.; Mrs. Wynne, Ruthin, collected by, £ ■'> lg. 6d a I'< -jr Woman, Is.; Mrs. Jamea, Roniilly-crescent, Canton, a present for house Mrs. Sherley, Llandaff-placc, oranges, biscuits, &c., for pupils. Aid is much needed and is respectfully invited. LLANDAPF POLICE COURT, MONPAY.—(Befora T. W. Booiferand E. W. David, Esqrs.)- Vim. Griffiths was sum- moned by the police, having been founa asleep in his cart on the Radyr-road, instead of being awake and walking by the side of his horse. He was severely reprimand^ by the magistrates for his carelessness, by which an accident might have been caused.—-E. J. Baker was summoned for non-pav- ment of rates to the Canton Local Board, and a distress warrant ordered.—Thomas Horreii was charged with steal- ing a sack containing potatoes, from the Griffin Inn, Lisvano. A servant in the employ of the landlord, found the prisoner m j oi w»lking off with tlie sack on hifi shoulder. On findmg his theft obaorved, the prisoner dropped the sack and ran away. He was sentenced to se\ an days' imt risonmcnt. His excuse was that he was drunk c.t. the time and did not moan to steal. ODD FELLOWSHIP -On Monday evening last, there was a large gathermg of tho members tf ihe IOYLL Windsor Lodge, together with past and present district cfScers, in the Lodge-room, forthepurpoaeofproscnting 3. Main,P.D.G.M., an old and valued member of the society, with a watch, as a token of respect, in appreciation of his long and faithful servioe8. The lodge-room was gaily decorated with colours, &c. Mr. Robert Day, P.G.M., was called upon to make the presentation, and after a few remarks to the object of the meeting and the servies of Brother Main, concluded by pre- senting him with a very handsome silver watch and an ad- dress. Mr. Main having replied in a neat speech, the re- mainder of the evening was spent in a pleasant manner, and the brethren separated at an early hour. THE EISTEDCFOD PRIZE.— The Pall Mall Gazette thns ro- fers to the £ 15U pri/A':—The subject as proposed by the Welshmen is the origin of the English nation, with special reference to the amount of British blood in its veina. At first sight this looks merely like offering a high premium for making us all out to be Welshmen in disguise, and it is probable that the object of the ph-e may be understood in this sense by some of the competitors, and written up to in accordance therewith. It is certain, however, that the real object of the proposers of the prize is to elicit a first-rate and standard national work by the highest authority they can induce to come forward, destined to hold permanent value in our antiquarian literature. The English ccnquoet and settlement of Britain has never yet been treats as a separate and special subject or otherwise than iTl('id.('ntdly to the general history of the island, and it is therefor" a real want which the Wolslimon are proposing to Two years ago the prize offered amounted to £i,(\, futv of which were given by the Eisteddfod committee, ani fifty by Mr Arthur Johnes, of Garthmyl. No awards w r- made on the com- peting eeeays of either last year or the vear 1-e.fore, none being considered by the adjudicators fully up to the standard indicated by the proposers; and Mr. Johne* has conse- quently increased the prize by the lit-frai offer of another fifty pounds, no doubt hoping thu3 to make it worth the while of the highest class of scholars to cescpete. The ad- judication will not, we oelieve, take place befcr-3 1888, time being thought essential to the production of a lirst-rate work. We think that the more publicity that can be given to this praisevrox thy and patriotic display of eUh liberality the better. RECOGNITION SERVICES. — On Monday evening and Tuesday, this week, were held, at Ebenezer Chapel, Cardiff, tho recognition services of the Rev. J. M. Evans, the new Independent pastor of the Welsh Congregationdlsts at the above place. The congregation at Ebenezer has been with- out a pastor since the Rev. U. Jones, B.A, removed to Zoar, Merthyr, but a short time ago the present pastor ac- cepted an unanimous call tothepaatorpJoSce. On Mon- day evening the services were introduced -ty the Rev. F. Evans, Adullam, Merthvr and sermons were delivered by the Rev. E. Lewis, Brynberian, from 2nd Otr,, iii. 3, and the Rev. D. B^teman, Rhosyc-aerau, from M irk iv. 4, and Luke vii. 49. Both ministers were from Pembrokeshire, and neighbouring brothers of the Rev. F. M. Evans whilst at Trefgarn, in the same oounty. On Tuesday mornir.g, at ten, the service was introduced by the Rev. J. Morris, of Brunswick Chapel, Bristol; and a sermon, on the nature of a Christian Church, was delivered by the Rev. S. Evans, Hebron, Pembrokeshire,, and brother of the Rev. J. M. Evans. The portion of scripture selected by him for his text was 1st Peter ii. fi. It was a very able discourse, and well delivered. The Rev. J. Daviee, of Mount Stuart, then ascended the pulpit, and addressed the congregation on the occasion that had ILeen the means cf bringing them together at that place: arid after the usual oeremony was gone through by the church and its new pastor, th6 rev. gentle- man offered a prayer to the throne of grace :o ask Divine blessing on the onion. A sermon, on the duties of a Chris- tian pastor, was then delivered by the Rev. E. Lewis, Pem- brokeshire. A', half-past two in the afternoon, an English service was held, which was introduced by the Rev. Mr. Mortimer, of thj« town, and tho Rev. J Morris, of Bristol, preached from Isaiah xl. 21. This sermon was concluded by the Rev. Mr. White, Charles-street. At six in tho evening the service was introduced by the Rev. J. Thomas, of Bonvilstoae, after which a sermon, on the duties of a Christian Church towa da i;8 pastor, was delivered by the Rev. W. Williams, Kirwain; and he was followed by the Rev. D. Bateman, Pembrokeshire, who preuched from Heb. ii. 8. Then the Rev. N. Thomas, of this town, concluded by prayer. The meetings were well attended, and were very impressive all through The Rev. Mr Evans seems to be well adapted for his now sphere of christian labour; and the church at V,beeerer might be complimented on its good selection of a new pastor. The nnanimity of the ohurch and congregation is very gratifying to Mr. Evans, and to all who take an interest in the welfare of God's cause; and it is hoped and believed that Mr. Evans will be the means of accomplishing a large amount of good in the town. May the present unanimity and ardour never diminish. It should be also mentioned that most of the town and neighbouring ministers attended the recognition servioea on Tuesday, and all vriahed well to the church at Ebeoeoer and ite new pastor, INSPECTOR HIBBS' TESTIMONIAL.—We are informed that Wednesday, the 13th inst., is the day proposed on which to present the above testimonial, which consists of a chrono- meter balance gold watch, albert, and a purse, as an ac- knowledgment of the valuable services rendered by this officer during the visitation of cholera in September last. The committee tender their sincerest thanks to all persons for their contributions, especially the Ex-Mayor, W. B. Wat- kins, Esq., for his unsolicited donation and desire to inti- mate that the subscription list will remain oper. till Tuesday evening next. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.—At a meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce, held on Wednesday, the following business was transacted:—Mr. Charles H Page was elected president for the present year; Messrs. C. Thompson and John Morgan ware elected the two vice- presidents Mr. Dalziel was re elected secretary. A com- mittee was appointed to consider the question of "Cheap Ocean Postage" and the inland arrangements relating to the Western mails. It was resolved to place a large window blind at the Paris Exhibition, and a committee was formed to make the necessary arrangements. The question of the "Incorporation of Chambers of Commerce" was deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Downing's motion respecting the room for meetings, was deferred until ihe completion of the building now in course of erection at the Docks. CARDIFF POLICE, THURSDAY.—Before the Mayor, and W. D. Bushell. Esq.—Antonio Seian, a foreign sailor, was remanded on a charge of deserting from the Loda.—Thomas Warne, a lad of 15, was charged with throwing an iron bolt at George Jones, a fellow workman, at Messrs Parfit and Jenkins's foundry, near Tyndal-street. It appeared that the lad was employed to blow the bellows at the fire where complainant worked, and the man found fault with the boy and gave him a shove, on which the boy threw some iron rivets in the man's face and tried to hit him with an iron bolt. Defendant was fined 10s. and costs.—George Stephens was remanded on a charge of felony, having oderod in pawn at Mr. D. Phillips's, a jacket which was believed to have been stolen.—Jan.es May was brought up on a warrant for having stolen some blankets and sheets, the property of Mr. D. Phillips, pawnbroker. Prisoner had rented a house of the prosecutor, and the latter had also lent him bed linen, which it was now charged that he had ap- propriated as his own. The case was remanded. CANTON NATIONAL SCHOOLS—The annual examination of these schoois was held on Tuesday last, by the Rev. J. Binns, H.M. Inspector for the district. There were 242 children present at the examination—a much larger number than at any former period. It is a source of great pleasure to the managers to be able to state, that these schools are in point of numbers in a highly flourishing condition. The average attendance is at present 20u, anu at no time during the past year have there been less than 301) on the books, and there are at present many waiting i'oi vacancies in order to obtain admission. It is contemplated, if funds can be raised for the purpose, to build a school capable of accom- modating HOP boys, the present buildings being appropriated solely to girls and infants. At the conclusion of the exami- nation the children weie regaled with tea and cake, supplied by Mr. Mini tie, of Canton. The children enjoyed themselves most heartily, and were loud in their thanks to Mrs James, who had so kindly interested herself to get the wherewithal to supply them. After tea, Mr. Barry, of Cardiff, attended with au excellent magic lantern, and showed a very fine as- sortment of views, the objects being well chosen and diver sified. At the conclusion of the entertainment, the Rev. V. Saulez addressed the children in a short and appropriate speech. The following were amongst those who attended and took an active part in the proceedings:—Mrs. and the Misses Powell, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Milsom, Mr. Jones, Miss Matthews, Miss Smith, Miss James, Mr. Parham, Miss Richards, the teachers, &c. After singing the National Anthem the company dispersed.

GLAMORGANSHIRE SPRING ASSIZES. {Continued from Seventh Page.) ROBBERY AT SWANSEA. Isaac Merryman, a stableman, was charged with stealings quantity of wearing apparel, value 2it3., the proptrty of Leeh- t'.n M'Kinnon, at Swansea, on the 25th of February. Mr Jostah Rees prosecuted. The prosecutor's wife, who lives at the Sea Beach stores, hung up tbe things to dry on the night in question, and next morning they had been stolen. P.C. Leaker deposed that he met the prisoner about three o'clock, carrying a bundle, which subsequently turned out to contain the stolen articles. Verdict, guilty sentence, two months. STABBING AT GELLIGAER. Riciiard Jones, aged 25, a mason, was charged with stab- bing Ivor Lewis, on the 13th of August. The prosecutor, a young man, deposed that on the day in question he was play- ing ball, when the prisoner came out of an adjoining public. house, and was threatening to beat his (prosecutor's) brother. Prosecutor said that if prisoner struck his brother, he would strike him, upon which prisoner drew out bis kriife, and stabbed him twice in the left side and breast. P.C. Cole de. posed that when he took the prisoner into custody he ad- mitted the charge, and handed him a knife, saying, this is what I did it with." There was wet blood on the knife at that time. Prisoner called several witnesses, with the view of showing that he was first assaulted by the prosecutor. The jury retired. The Grand Jury having returned a true bill against Captain Thomas Jones, charged with shooting at Dr. Pritchard, at Aberavon, with intent to murder him, the court fixed the hearing of the case lor Friday morning. The Grand Jurv have also found a true bill in the case of murder froiu Aberdare, and that case has been fixed for Saturday. THE MANSLAUGHTER CASE AT CANTON. Mr. Bowen said that he appeared with Mr. Giffard to de- fend the prisoners in the case of manslaughter, where a child was run over on the public road, and he wished to know whether his lordship would consent not to take that case until Saturday, as it would suit Mr. Giffard's convenience greatly for that to be done. The Judge consented. BILLS IGNORED. The Grand Jury ignored the bill against Mary Harris, charged with having secretly deposited in a box in her bed- room the dead body ofa child of which she had been recently delivered, endeavouring to conceal the birth thereof, at Maes- teg, on the 14th of July. They also ignored the bill against Alexander Swan, charged with embezzling the money of his employer, James M'Leod, at Merthyr, on the lich of February. THURSDAY. The Court opened this morning at ten o'clock. BiGAMY AT NEATH. Terence Cullen (23), laoourer, pleaded guilty to marrying Ann Davies during the lifetime of Catherine, his former wife, at Neath, on the 10th June, but added that his seeond wife' knew that he was a married man before the marriage cere- mony took place.-Ann Davies denied, oil oath, that she was aware that the prisoner was a married man before she mar- ried him. It afterwards came out, however, that Davies had a child by the prisoner, which was born in December, I860, f and the marriage took place in June, 1866.—Superintendent Phillips, of Neath, was called by the prisoner to state that he had beard the prisoner's father tell prosecutrix that he sus- pected his son was already married, hut the prisoner stoutly denied that he was. Sentenced to one mouth's imprison- ment. RAPE AT MERTHTR. Leyshon Morgan and John Thomas, boatmen, were in- dicted for feloniously assaulting Elizabeth Dawkins, a girl about 16 years of age, and committing a rape upon her at Merthyr, on the 2óth August. Mr. Coleridge prosecuted. The prosecutrix stated that on the day m question she was gathering sticks at Troedyrhiw, near the canal, when the prisoners came along with a barge. They passed some re- marks, and soon after Morgan jumped out of the boat and lifted witness into it. She sal down on some slicks, but shortly after, Morgan shoved her into the cabin. He gave her some bread and cheese and then locked the door. The boat was still going along, but witness was unable to get out of the cabin. In a short time Morgan came into the cabin and threw her down. He put his hand over her mtufh to drown her screeching, and then committed a rape upon her. As soon as he got up she attempted to escape through the ('a:'in Joor, but Morgan shoved her back and locked the door as lie went out. Thomas then came into the cabin and com- mitted the same crime. As soon as Thomas went out she escaped through the doer and jumped on the canal bank. The boat had been travelling along all this time. She screeched very much, and they threatened to throw her into the canal if she was not quiet. As iOon as she got on the bank she saw several colliers, who direoted her to the policeman's house, where she gave information of the occur- rence.—P.C. 115 proved that the prosecutrix informed him of the occurrence, and he went in search of the prisoners but could not find them. They were apprehended next day by P.C. Stephens, who charged Morgan with the offence, and he replied, I have nothing to say for myself; I am guilty. Stephens apprehended Thomas in a stable, and in reply to the charge, be said, Committing a rape on a girl who gets her living by nothing else?" Thomas further remarked that Dawkins came into the cabin and had some bread aud cheese, and afterwards a-ked him for money.— Mr. Chartef. Wiiies, surgeon to the Cyfarthfa Works, examined the prose- cutrix on the day eftbe occurrence, and found very little signs of violence having been employed.—In defence, Thomas read a written statement of tbe t ccurrence, accord. ing to which the piosecutrix asked to come into the boat. She walked about 300 yards, till tlie boat came to a bridge, and she then got in. The occurrences afterwards were en- tirely with prosecutrix's permission, and it was not till they told her that she would have to wait till thev received their wages that the became dissati-fied and said they should hear more about it. The learned Judge summed up at consider- able length. The jury found a verdict of Not Gailty. CHARGE OF FRAUD AGAINST ACARDIFF BANKRUPT. Thomas John, a haulier, of Canton, near Cardiff, was in- dicted on various counts for frnndulently making away with a certain part of his property, viz., three three carts, and harness, within three months of his bankruptcy, with in. tent to diminish tlie sum to be dividsd among! the general hody of his creditors, at Cardiff, on the 22nd September. Mr. Henry Allen prosecuted and Mr. Bowen defended. Mr. Allen having stated tire case, called Mr. It. P, Lwgley, re- gistrar of the Cardiff County Court, who ptoduccd the peli, lion of banki uptcy figoed by the prisoner. It wax signed o,, the 4th October, 1866 He atr.o pioducrd the otlur papers in the c*se, which weie sworn to by the pi isoner, containing a list of creditor*, ct'C. The bankrupt, was finally examined in November, 1866, and witness read tie banki tipi's state. ment at the examination. He also produced the Judge's orela for the p>o>ecittion. The bat»kfupi'^ liabilities were £ 364, and there were no assets. Mr. Thorns* J >hn, of East- brook, »«id in August last prisoner owed him £ il. Witness bought « horse from him on the 22nd Augu t fur £30. This was put ag inst the debt, and reduced it lo £ 11, This was afterwards paid. On the 19ib September witness bought two other hoise* and carts from the prisoner for £31, He gave prisoner ;£"27 in cash and a bill for jglO, which was afterwards paid C(OFs-olanir-ed The two horses and carts were valued by Mr. J. D. TttOtQM, tM<Hon<<ef —Attef some dts- ciuttan tntwMa Mr. Allen and bis Lordabip, the latter ex- pressed his opinion that the sale of goods by valuation, and in the way shown by the evidence, did not come within the meaning of the Act as a "frauduient making away." As to the validity of the transaction and the assignee's power to sue by civil action, he expressed no opinion. The Judge then directed a verdict of Not guilty, and the prisoner was dis- charged. POACHING AT PENARTH. Thomas Davie?, Daniel Davies, ani Edmund Samuel were charged with being unlawfully in pursuit of game, and armed at night, at Penarth, on the property of Edward Romilly, Ls-q., on the 18th December. Mr. Bowen and Mr. O'Brien prosecuted, and Mr. Henry Alien defended. The evidence of the various witnesses went to show that on the ISth of Decemeer, a keeper, named Palmer, and several others were watching in Welford Wood, when they heard about twenty gun reports. Palmer planted three of his keepers in the centre of the wood, and took the remainder to the north end of the wood, but they did not find anyone there. One of the three men swore to hearing a voice cry Dan," three limes, and that voice was Thomas Davies's, whom he had known from childhood, but had notsten for the last few months. All the keepers then went to the south end of the wood and found a hedge which had been broken through. There were four dead pheasants nearby. At the hedge was found a cap which was sworn by G. Perkins to be Daniel Davies's. On cross-examination the witness admitted he had not seen the cap for the t fft two years. The keepers traced the footprints of four men from the broken hedge, for about two miles, when the footprints branched off in two di- rections. One of them they tractd to the house where Thomas Davies ard Samuels lived. P. C. George Hawkins looked through the window of the house and saw a gun against the table and a pair of muddy boots near. Subse quentlv Samuel Davies was taken into custody, and it gun barrel was found in his pocket. Some powder and a flask were found in Samuels's pocket. Marks of blood and phea- sant's fcathcts were found in their pockets. P. S. Baker, of Penarth (who the judge remarked was an intelligent officer) took the prisoners' boots and found they corresponded with the footprints on the ground when he compared them on the following Friday. Mr. Allen having addressed the jury for the defence called Robert Lougher, farmer, of BOD. viistone, to prove that Samuels wore his shoes on the night following the alleged poaching, and they were the same the prosecution endeavoured to match with the footprints. He denied that the cap produced was Daniel Davies's. Two other witnesses were cil'ed. Mr. Bowen having replied on the whole case, his lordship summed up at considerable length, and the jury almost immediately returned a verdict o. Not Guilty. HIGHWAY ROBBERY AT CARDRFF. John Mahoney (23), labourer, and HUen Reardon (30). single, were indicted for feloniously assaulting Harry Stuart, a baker, living at Newport, and stealing 4s. lOd. from his person, and afterwards using personal violence towards him, at Cardiff, on the 2Gth December. The prosecutor btae I that late on Christmas night he was going along near the Cus- tom-house bridge, Cardiff, when the female prisoner came up to him, and asked him to pay for some drink. He refused, when she immediately put her band into his pocket, ana took his purse. He caught hold of her, and was trying to get back the purse, when the mate prisoner came up and knocked him down. They then escaped, and he gave infor- mation to the police. Mr. Nicks, a wheelwright, said that be witnessed the occurrence frem the other side of the canal, but he would not swear positively to tbe identity of the pri- soners. Three witnesses were called by Mahoney, in drfence, to prove that he was in Newbridge at the time of the alleged robbery. The jury found Reardon guilty, and Mahoney not guilty. Iwardon, having been previously convicted several times, was sentenced to ten years' penal servitude. The Court adjourned at six o'clock. The following is the CAUSE LIST. PltfTs Attorney. Plaintiff. Defendant. Doft.'a Attorney. R. Thomas. Lewis v. Cadogan. Grover £ Davis. J. Jenkins. Evans v. Gregory. Salmon. Goddard. Whitby v. Davies. R. Thomas. R. A. Essery Lewis and another v. Brown & Daviee. Williams. Randell. Llewellyn v Neath & Kempthorne. Brecon Railway Co. R. Thrupp. United Merthyr Col- Parkin* & Perry. lieries Co. v. Thcmas. Jones & Curtis. Thomas v. Ely Mer- ) Hamber and thyr Colliery Co. Hairison. Ditto. Jones & another v. Ely Ditto. Merthyr Colliery Co. Ditto. Thomas & another, ex- Wrlkins and ecutors, v. Brecon. <fc f Blythe. Merthyr Junction 1 T „ Railway Company. J J. Morns. D'Arc v. Baxendalc and C. Waldron. ecutors, v. Brecon. <fc f Blythe. Merthyr Junction 1 T „ Railway Company. J J. Morns. D'Arc v. Baxendalc and C. Waldron. T M others. J. Morns. Rawliuson and another C. Waldron. T > T v- Elliott Ingledew and ( Jove and others v. Wil- ) Clarkeon and laoe- I hams and others. f Sawlin* Smith & Lewis Williams v. Lewis and James & James. another.

AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS. The crowded state of our columns in this assize week compels us to DISMISS with bare mention a large number of penny readings and other entertainments, of which detailed accounts have reached ns. At St. John's readings, Cardiff, on Tuesday EVENING Dr. Paine presided. There was a erowded aadii n^E Miss Hibbs pianoforte solo, Stonewall JACK^>N'» March," and a quartette by the choir, were the MO AT heartily applauded, though all the pieoes were weil re ceived. At St. Fagans, on Tuesday, a very interesting m t ing was held. Mr. David, of Rarlyr Conrt, presir- Mr. Miles, Mr. and Mta. Maddox, MR. Flatman, Messrs. Thomas, Bird, Harding and others, contributed their services acceptably. A statement read bv the secretary showed that ulne readings have been held during the season, which have been attended by over 1,000 per- sons. The nett pecnniary proceeds to be devoted to the village library will be oansiderable, especially as the hire of the piano had been defrayed by Mr. Maddox and the choral class devoting to that purpose the prize won at the late Eisteddfod. After a few words from Mr. Goddard, who expressed regret at the absence of the rector, occasioned by illness, the chairman, in response to a vote of thanks to himself, remarked on the valuable aid rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Maddox in the musical department, and suggested a testimonial to Mr. Miies, the secretary, hoping that Mr. Maddox woald consent; t,) beome treasurer for that purpose. loIr, Maddox heartily concurred in Mr. David's suggestion, and a handsome contribution was raised on the spot towards the proposed testimonial. At St. Nicholas, on Monday, the readings were at- tended by a very respectable company. Mr. G. Thomas, of St. Lythians, and Mr. C. Cross, of Bath, read very humourously. Mr. Maddax. of St. Fagan", kindly assisted in the aingiog and reading, and was badly applanded. At Treberbert, on the 27th nit., at the readings, at the British School, the chair was filled by Mr. H. Morgan. Tho programme was of an entertaining character, and was gone through in a very satisfactory manner. At T>U 60 J' ^R*0DES imitated the locomotive on the Kbonada Branch in a very atna&ing manner. The at- tendance was good. An Opera Company has been performing at the National Schoolroom, Treberbert, with great success daring the week. There are two theatrical entertainments going on in Merthyr-Hord's and the Theatre Royal, and both are well patronised, especially on. the workmen's nights, Saturday ATI4 Monday. On Tuesday an excellent amateur concert was givrn at St. Fagan'S Schools, Aberdare, in aid of the school funds. The Rev. H. Richards presided. At Pentyrch new schoolroom, on Wednes^A?, Mr. James, Pencoed, presided, and Miss H. Thomas, and Messrs. Evan Thomas, C. Prichard, John Jenkins, Hill, W. Lewis, Joo. Davies, and Christopher, contributed to the enjoyment of the occasion. At the New Inn, Pontypridd, on Thursday, Mr. A. Chivers presided. The attendance was small. A song by Miss M. J. Evans, and Mr. Adkin'S appearance in the comic line, were greatly admired. Mr. J. Crocket and Mr. Jabez Evans also were much applauded. A capital vocal and inrtrumeDtal entertainment was given at TouJrefail on Fiiday, Mr. Thomas Rees in the chair. The Llantrisant Brass Band were among the peiformers, and a party of gentlemen of the viciriftv rendered Bardell t'trnu Pickwiok" with considerable histrionic skill. Mr. J. A. Potter elicited vociferous applause by his excellent eomic singing. An entertainment waa given at the Curd iff Arms As- sembly-rooms on Wednesday in celebration of the elose of the aeries of the Canton peony readings. A corres- pondent informs us that the same lot of bov. or bobble dehoya who have made themselves so disagreeable at the St. John « readfngs attended end caused frequent liiteiruption, in spite of the Chairman's solieiiaticns to them to BEHAVE decently. The writer justly remarks— It is really disgraceful that a lot of young persons of apparently respectsbla position, cannot behave them- seUes PROPEILJ. These meeting-, which were A shor* time since so very popular, will in a litfie time he SO disoiderly that no respectable person will appear on the platform. Is there no way of getting rid of THE GP pests of ? Surely they can be EITHER r; "U aJ. MITTANCE, 01, if admitted by eorwe means, HE msde to conduct themselves in a proper manner. If it CAN re done in no other way a policeman SHOULD be kept in- side the room, or some person having authority to put any of them out sbonld he sec them malting any unnecessary noise to disturb and annoy others. These meetings are always well attended, and it is unreason- able to allow the comtert sad enjoyment of the rntmy to he saerified to the nonsense and noise cf rbe few. Hoping that something will be suggested to stop this nuisanoe,-I am, &c., W 1;, C The Blaenaron band, which was formed on!y a little over a year ago, visited Pontypridd during the latter part of last week, aDd our correspondent epeaki FCI^HLY of the musical treat which their piayipg AFFORDED to thr lBhabitaats.