The Principality

NEATH. YALE OF NEATH RAILWAY.— We learn that the tunnel from ihe Taff Valley to the Aberdare Valley, in connexion with this railway was commenced last week. This is the greatest undertaking on the line. AN INTREPID ACT.-On Tuesday week, a young lad, while endeavouring to walk on the edge of a coal barge moored over a. deep spot in the canal of Neath, fell through the narrow space between the bank and the barge, where he clung for a few moments, and then sunk beneath the barge. An intrepid man, named Anthony Williams, a glazier, who stood on the opposite side of the canal, on learning the situation of the lad, plunged into the canal, and on arriving at the side of the boat dived beneath it, and finally secured and brought up the body, which was afterwards restored to life, much to the joy of his parents, who are too poor however to express their gratitude in the manner such conduct deserves.

NEWPORT. NEWPORT AND PONTYPOOL RAILWAY ACT AMENDMENT.—This bill went before committee in the Lords on Wednesday week, and was opposed by W. S. Cartwright, Esq., of Newport. Mr. C. sought compensation for the Waterloo and other col- lieries, which were purchased since the passing of the Act of 1845, and, as was alleged, on the faith of the carrying out of that Act by the Canal Company. The case of Mr. Cartwright was supported by Mr. Austin and Mi-. W. M. James, and the evidence of Messrs. Blewitt, M.P., Joseph Beaumont, and M. Morrison. The committee decided that a. clcar case for com- pensation had"been made out, and ordered an arbitration board to be drawn for the purpose of assessing the amount, subject to which the bill passed committee, and will shortly receive the Royal Assent. The Act of 1845 takes full effect on Monday next, and will not be superseded or affected in the least, until the present bill becomes the law of the land. The Canal Company have certainly been hard pressed in point of time; d we only speak the wishes and desires of the community at large, as well as the most ardent wishers for the success of the company, when we say that we hope vigorous measures will now be adopted for developing the vast resources of Mon- mouthshire, and affording its inhabitants those facilities for travelling that they aie entitled to, and which they have been so long denied. A reduction in tonnages of 26 per cent. off the present rates, takes effect on Monday next.—Monmouthshire Beacon.

rONTYPOOL L BRITISH SCHOOL.—A public examination of this school took place on Thursday evening, August 3rd. The proceedings commenced by the children singing several school pieces in a very pleasing manner. The fourth class read a lesson from No. 2, Lesson Book, on the deluge, and were well questioned by a monitor. Next, a class of girls read from the 3rd Lesson Book a lesson on "the speaking chip," and acquitted themselves creditably in their examination. Mr. Read then examined the school collectively on scripture history, relating to the creation, the fall of man, and the leading events of patriarchal times. The 8th class read a lesson on commerce, and were closely examined by the master on the origin and early history of commerce, ancient and modern history, &c. A boy repeated Mackay's beautiful poem, 41 The good time coming," the whole school singing in chorus at the close of each verse, "There's a good time coming, boys," &c. Children of a larger growth and maturer years might learn something from the study of the just and pacific sentiments of the poem, of which the following verses may gratify those of the readers of the PRINCIPALITY who may not have seen it:— There's a good time coming, boys A good time coniiiig; '• The pen shall supersede the sword, *•> ;■ And right, not might, shall be the lord, In the good time coming; Worth not birth shall rule mankind, And be acknowledged stronger The proper impulse has been given— "VY ait a little longer. There's a good time coming, boys; A good time coming; Litfe children shall not toil, U nÚJr or above the soil, In the good time coming But shall-play in healthful fields, Till limbs and mind grow stronger, And every one shall read. and write; Wait a little longer." The boys were fu rthe: examined in geography, the use of the globes, and met tal arithmetic, and gave good proofs of their proficiency. Numerous copy books and maps were exhibited, which were veiy creditable executed; and the specimens of needle-work, bOih useful and ornamental, were produced, which showed how much the school is indebted to the gratuitous services of Mrs. Smith, whose disinterested efforts to benefit the girls are highly appreciated by the friends of the institu- tion. After singing other pieces, the children performed God save the Queen," not to the bad poetry, and worse sentiments, of the semi-barbarous national anthem, but to such words as the following God bless our native land; May Heaven's protecting hand Still guard our shore May peace her power extend; Foe be transformed to friend Aud Britain's rights depend On war no more." The meeting, which was very crowded, was addressed by the chairman, W. W. Phillips, Esq.; by Messrs. Thomas and George Thomas, of the Baptist College Evans, Tabernacle; and Read, Pontypool, who expressed their entire satisfaction with respect to the state of the school, and the efficiency of the master. When the meeting was over, the master sent up, in fine style, a balloon, amidst the acclamations of the youngsters, and to the gratification of the spectators.

ABERDARE. AN ACCIDENT, which might have proved very serious, hap- pened here on Sunday, the 6th inst. On the afternoon of Sun- day, R. Fothergill, Esq., and his lady, were coming from Newbridge to Aberdare in a phseton. Having arrived within a short distance of the toll gate, the carriage broke in the middle precipitating the occupants to the ground, and the after part of the phaeton revolving upon them and in this dangerous posi- tion they were dragged on the ground for several yards. Ulti- inatelv, however, the fore part was completely severed from the other. The horse galloped off at a furious rate towards Aber- dare, leaving the gentleman and his lady on the road, covered over with the remaining part of the vehicle. We were exceedingly glad to learn that no injury was sustained by either the lady or the gentleman. Immediately after the accident Mr. Lewis John picked up a very handsome purse containing RIO in cash, and supposing it to be the property of Mr. Fothergill, he took it to him, when Mr, F. very kindly presented him with a so- vereign for his honesty in returning the lost property. III&NVAUN -TnE IVORITES.—On Saturday, the 5th inst., the "Rhys ap Tewdwr" lodge of Ivorites celebrated their anniver- sary. The members having formed themselves into a proces- sion, headed by a banner representing the patron of the society, proceeded through several of the streets to the Baptist chapel, 'where a sermon was preached to them by the Rev. Thos. Price, Aberdare, in which he pointed out the advantages of frugal ha- bits to the working classes. Divine service being over the procession took a different direction in returning to their lodge room to enjoy an excellent repast provided for them by their host, Mr. B. Evans, of the Crown Inn. At six o'clock a public meetino- was held, when Mr. Price was requested to take the .:Lfo»frT and Mr. F. Hughes was voted to the vice chair. The meeting was addressed by Mr. LI. Jones on the advantages of temperance and moderation. Mr. John Jones followed on the .advantages of education; after which Mr. Henry Mathew in a leery interesting speech described the superior aspect of society in Wales as compared with past ages. Then followed Mr. James Rees, showing the necessity for Welshmen to unite in opposing the attempts now made to deprive us of our. language and national characteristics. Mr. John Owen then showed the advantages accruing from the possession of general knowledge. Ul the speakers were working men, and we can truly say that jheir short but interesting speeches reflected upon them the greatest credit, demonstrating great industry and great research in the pursuit of knowledge. The conduct of the men during iha day was such that no one need regret having been in their company.

SWANSEA. "SOCTIT WALES RAILWAY.—A Sheriff's Court was held on Monday we k, at the Town Hall, Swansea, to assess the damages to be recovered from this company, for lands in Lansamletj the property of Mr. E. John, as lessee, taken by them. The amount claimed was E5,000, including lands for tha erection of spelter-works, severance, loss of water, compul- sory purchase, &c.; the company had offered £ 150. The jury having viewed the lands and examined witnesses, returned a yerdict, in award for the whole claim— £ 68 j 13s. 4d.

TREDEGAR, OF PLATE TO SAMUEL IIOMFRAY, ESQ., BEDWELLTY HOUSE.—This interesting event took place on Thursday week, at the Ca-tle Hotel, Tredegar Iron Works. The dinner provided on the occasion comprise I every possible delicat y of the- seafon, A remarkable fine haunch of vensicn was st nulled by Sir Charles Morgan, Ba t. T.ie wines were of the first quality tl at c iuld he fom d in the kingdom, whilst jhe desert could not have be-n excelled, even with the aid of €oyei.fc Garden Market, T flatterWCJS su;plie.l mo;t liberally in quantity by Sir John Guest and Joseph Bailey, Esq., M.P., Glan Usk Park. Precisely at six o'clock, the party sat down to dinner, Crawshay Bailey, Esq., of Aberaman, in the chair, supported on his right by Samuel Homfray, Esq., and on the left by Philip Jones, Esq., of Llunarth. James Brown, Esq., of Newbridge, occupied the vice chair. Upon the centre of the table, and facing the chairman, was placed the plate, of which we shall endeavour to afford some description. Messrs. Hunt and Roskell (late Slow and Mortime), New Bond-street, were the manufacturers. The design is of monumental character; on the base, which is of triangularform, are the figures of Pro- metheus (fire), E )'.us (the wind), and Vulcan (the forge, or manipulation). These figures are all of frosted silver, boldly and beautifully modelled in full relief. From the base springs gs a column of polished silver, enriched by fluting, and divided into three compartments by laurel trees and foliage. In these compartments are beautifully engraved the arms of S. Homfrav, Esq., his cypher and crest, and the following inscription PRESENTED BY THE IRONMASTERS OF SOUTH WALES, TO SAMUEL HOMFIIAY, ESQ., OF BEDWELLTY HOUSE, MONMOUTHSHIRE, IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE AJHLITY AND COURTESY WITH WHICH HE HAS OX NUMEROUS OCCASIONS PRESIDED AS CHAIRMAN AT MEETINGS OF THE WELSH IRON TRADE. 1847. The whole is surmounted by a figure of Minerva, in the palm of whose hand is held a small figure of Fame, who in her out- stretched hands holds a laurel wreath. The whole is of the most finished workmanship, weighs 400 ounces, and stands 32 inches high. It reflects great credit on both designer and manufacturer, and has given the fullest satisfaction to those gentlemen by whom it was presented. Upon the removal of the cloth, the health of Mr. Ilomfray was drunk with great enthusiasm, and the toast was acknowledged in an excellent speech. The evening was spent with the utmost hilarity.

PEMBROKESHIRE. ABOLITION OF THE MAIL STEAM-PACKET COMMUNICATION EETWEEN MILFORD HAVEN AND WATERFORD.—On the 31st of July the Prospero mail steam-packet—Mr. Rundle master --left Hobbs Point with the last mail to be transmitted by that route, and on Tuesday, the 1st inst., the Pigmy, Lieut. Darly, R. N., arrived with the last mail from Waterford. The Pros- pero, on delivering the bags at Waterford, will be placed under the command of the service officer at that port, or, if not wanted there, proceed to Cork to Sir Charles Napier's squadron, p ad when her services are no longer required on the coast of Ireland, she will return to Pembroke to be paid off, and then be re-coiiimisioied for the service of the port. The other mail steam-packets will at once proceed to Cork to be placed under the command of the admiral there, and ultimately sent to Woolwich to be paid off. FREEMASONRY.—The right honourable Lord Milford has, by th3 Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England, been ap- pointed Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons for the western division of South Wales. SOLVA BurnsII SCHOOL.—Mr. John Williams, late grocer, of the Harbour House, has been appointed master of the Con- gregational school, the late master having left for England.

TENBY. STEAM COMMUNICATION.—This delightful watering-place is highly favoured this season with steam communication with all parts of the Bristol channel. A few weeks ago the "Bristol" was put to ply between this place and Swansea every Thursday, thus affording an easy, cheap, and quick communication between Pembrokeshire and Glamorganshire. A week or two since the screw steamer, "Talbut," commenced running between Bristol and Carmarthen, calling at Tenby. She makes her passage in a remarkably quick time, and the fares are considerably less than what they have hitherto been between this place and Bristol. These vessels offer excellent opportunities for travelling, either for pleasure or prolit. For times of sailing, &c., see our advertising columns. CARDIGANSHIRE SUMMER AS 1 ES. These assizes commenced on Monday week, on which day the high-sheriff, James Bowen, Esq., of Trocdyraur, accom- panied by a numerous retinue, met the learned judge, Sir Wm. Wightman, a short distance out of the town, and escorted his lordship to the Town-hall, where the commission was opened with the usual formalities, after which the Court was ad- journed to the next day. TUESDAY, AUG. 1. This morning his lordship attended Divine service at St. Mary's church. On his return to the hall lie addressed the grand jury. Thomas Lloyd was placed at the bar, charged with having, in the town and parish of Lampeter-Pont-Stephen, on the 16 h of May last, unlawfully, maliciously, and feloniously cut and wounded Elizabeth Lloyd, his wife, with intent to murder her and in another count he was charge4, with intent to do her grievous bodily harm. v i c The prisoner at first pleaded guilty, but on the nature of the charge being explained to him, he retracted his plea, stating lie z!1 had no intention of doing an injury to her, but that he cut her while he was in a violent passion. The jury in a few minutes returned a verdict of Guilty of an assault. His lordship then addressed the prisoner, and said the jury had taken a very favourable view of his case, as they had only found him guilty qf an assault, hut it was an assault of a cruel and barbarous character. It was a most unmanly and twse act to strike a woman at any time, still more with such an instru- mpnt as that he had tised. His wife had asked mercy for Kjm, which was more thga be deserved, and the sentence of tlip court was that he be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for six calendar months, the first and last week to be kept in soli- tary confinement. Counsel for prosecution Mr. E. C. Ll. Hall; attorney, Mr. R. D. Jenkins, Cardigan. William Jones, William Ilickey, and Ilenry Davies, three tramps, were indicted for having on the 24th day of April last, broken and entered the house of David Jones, of Longhouse, in the parish of Penbryn, and with stealing therefrom one hat, two pieces of moleskin, and four handkerchiefs, his property. His lordship summed up, and the jury returned a verdict of Guilty against all the prisoners. A former conviction was proved against the prisoner William Jones, when he was sentenced to eight calendar months' im- prisonment at Haverfordwest, for breaking into a house, and stealing therefrom a watch, and other property. William Jones was sentenced to be transported for twelve years William Hickey to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for the term of twelve months Henry Davies to be impri- soned and kept to hard labour for the space of eight months. NISI PRIUS. Jones v. Jones.-M:r. Carne opened the pleadings. He said the plaintiff was Thomas Jones, and the defendant Anne Jones, and it was a feigned issue to try whether certain goods and chattels taken in execution on the farm of John Jones, were the property of the plaintiff. The plaintiff said they were his property, and the defendant said they were not and the ques- tion the jury would have to try was, whether, on the day of the issuing of the writ, the goods in question were those of the plaintiff. Mr. Evans, Q. C., addressed the jury for the plaintiff, and Mr. Lloyd Hall for the defendant, and several witnesses hav- ing been examined, Mr. Evans, Q. C., replied. The learned judge then summed up the evidence in his usually able manner. The jury retired, and after an absence of half-an-hour re- turned a verdict for the plaintiff. The Court rose about seven o'clock. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2. His lordship entered the court at nine o'clock. The Queen on the prosecution of Flenry Hutchings v. John h. Bowcn.-This was an indictment against the defendant, charg- ing him with having unlawfully and falsely obtained from Henry Hutchings certain moneys with intent to cheat and de- fraud the said Henry Hutchings. A true bill was found at the Cardiganshire Quarter Sessions, and removed by certiorari to the Queen's Bench, from whence it was sent down for trial at these assizes. Mr. Benson read the substance of the indictment to the jury, which charged the defendant with having, on the 1st of Decem- ber, in the reign of King William the Fourth, and at other times, stated that he would act as the agent of Margaret Wil- liams in prosecuting a certain claim to an estate and for that purpose with obtaining certain sums of money that he did not prosecute such claim, and obtained the various sums of money from Henry Hutchings, with intent to defraud him. The charge was varied in different counts. Mr. John Evans, Q. C., stated the case to the jury. His lordship, at the conclusion of the learned counsel's ad- dress, said he had looked at the various counts of the indict- ment, and he did not think the offence was one within the meaning of the statute. As stated on behalf of the prosecutor, w the defendant agreed to perform a certain act, which was not done; but that would not bring it within the statute, or else every agreement not carried out where money passed, might be made the subject of an indictment. Mr. Evans, Q. C., admitted the difficulty, and said he did not think the counts of the indictment, except the fifth, could be sustained. In the fifth count it was alleged that he falsely re- presented that the writ of right had been instituted. After some further discussion his lordship said evidence might be given as to the fifth count. The witnesses were then examined, and substantiated the above statement. At the conclusion of the examination, Mr Lloyd Hall took his lor.dship's opinion if there was any case for the jury. His lordship did not think there was. The object of the de- fendant seemed to be to select the one most likely to be the successful claimant, and a writ was brought, so that it was not all moonshine. The defendant said that the claimant was amongst the Selbys and Lloyds, and perhaps on inquiry he found that Hutchings's mother was not the best claimant. Mr. Evans, Q. C., said that the writ was brought in the name of Elizabeth Davies, who was never at any of the meetings the defendant said that the persons at the meetings were the only claimants. His lordship then addressed the jury, stating to them that in his opinion this case was not one that could be brought within the statute it was infinitely too inconclusive. The jury then turned round in their box for the purpose of consulting, when the foreman said none of the jurymen could speak English, and he did not understand Welsh. They how- ever retired, and after an absence of half-an-hour, returned into court with a verdict of Guilty,— a verdict quite contrary to the summing up of the learned judge, and one that sur- prised all who heard the case. A verdict of Guilty on the 5th count was then entered. Mr. Hall stated that if he had had any idea, after his lord- ship's direction to the jury, that they would have returned the verdict they had, he would have called witnesses to prove the facts as they really were. He therefore begged for leave to move for a new trial. His lordship stated that if the court above should be of opinion that on the evidence as it stood, he ought to have di- rected the jury to return a verdict of Not Guilty; or if they should be of opinion that the offence charged in the fifth count was not an offence within the meaning of the statute, then of course a verdict of acquittal should be entered if, however, they should not be of that opinion, then the case would stand as an ordinary one, and defendant's counsel might move for a new trial. BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE. Saunders v. Harries, Clerk.—This was a special jury case. Mr. Carne opened the pleadings He said the plaintiff was Miss Mary Saunders, and the defendant, the Rev. Percy Bysshe Harries, the declaration stated that the action was brought to recover damages for a breach of promise of marriage, the de- fendant pleaded he had never made such promise, thereupon issue was joined. The damages were laid at £ 1,000. Sergeant Jones then addressed the jury for the plaintiff-He said he had to request their earnest attention for a short time while he detailed the circumstances which had compelled his client to resort to a court of justice to recover compensation for one of the most grievous wrongs a female could sustain. They had heard the plaintiff was Miss Mary Saunders, and she is the daughter of the Rev. John Saunders, who in his life time was a clergyman of the established church, and resided at a place called Bettws Lodge, in the county of Monmouth, and was the vicar of the parishes of Llantrissant and Llanhowell in that county, but he was now no more, and the plaintiff was the daughter of this deceased clergyman, and wholly unprotected in all respects, without father or mother, and never having had a brother or sister. The defendant, the Rev. Percy Bysshe Harries, is a clergyman of the Church of England; and he (Sergeant J.) regretted that that was a circumstance which he felt compelled to use as an aggravation of his offence. The de- fendant is the rector of Coby, near Rockingham* and also the rector of Deene, near Wandsborough, both in the county of Northampton. The rev. defendant for the last eight or ten years had resided at Aberystwyth. The plaintiff, Miss Saun- ders, is a single woman, and in consequence of ill-health during the last summer, she was under the care and treatment of Mr. Cookson, a medical gentleman residing at Gloucester, who advised her to resort to Aberystwyth, and acting on his advice she repaired there, and induced a young lady of the name of Jones, with whom she was intimately acquainted, to accompany her there, and another lady of the name of Smith also went with them; she resided there about a month, but then left. It was the original intention of Miss Saunders to have remained there two or three months only, or until she at- tained the object of her visit, the recovery of her health it seemed however that in the month of October her appearance attracted the attention of Mr. Harries, and in her walks she observed him more than once taking particular notice of her, and on one occasion when Miss Jones was alone, Mr. Harries accosted her in the street, and addressing her said he hoped she would introduce him to Miss Saunders. Miss Jones, how- ever, with extreme propriety, said she would not do so, that she would not interfere, and stated that if Mr. Harries had anything to say to Miss Saunders, he had better write or call on her. Mr. Harries was smitten by Miss Saunders's attrac- tions, and nobody could account for those things. The learned sergeant then read several letters and some poetry addressed to the plaintiff by defendant, in the second of which the follow- ing passage occurred;—"If in God's providence he should call me hence, I should wish to leave you in no worse circum- stances than I find you at present. I have now done with preaching, and Paul and Barnabas shall succumb to the Lady ATvstery and the charities of domestic life. The produce of two livings £ 7ft8 Curates, taxes, repairs, a.id general expenditure 3$4 Leaving an annual income for me of. 374 A' -=" I have placed this so that you should find it better than what it now appears in figures, if it be worth your acceptance unin- cumbered, I say with mother Church, "I with all my worldly goods I thee endow." The learned sergeant rem tinned- That I appeared to be the usual mode of cultivating an acquaintance- thac was to end in an union he paid her every attention by calling on her, by personal solicitude, and by writing letters. He (Sergeant J.) would prove that from day "to day, and from week to week, he endeavoured to prevail upon her' to fix tlv> day at an early date, and at length he succeeded, and the 5th of April was named as the day, and when the day had been fixed, the defendant used to take the almanack in his hand and reckon the days that must elapse before, to use his own.'lan- guage, he could call his dear Mary his own. These matters continued until the 26th of February, 1848, when, on that day, which was a Saturday, without any previous interruption to' their harmony, and without any previous difference having arisen, on that morning he arrived at Miss Saimueis's lodgings, and brought with him an anonymous letter, and without the slightest intimation of the change that had taken place, Itis love suddenly became cold, and not only that, but he behaved like a cowardly and unmanly brute. He said the letter charged the plaintiff with being in debt, that she was a drunkard, and that she was old and ugly, and acting on that letter, without aiiy inquiry, he rushed out of the room, snatching with unmanly grasp some presents he gave her, consisting of a gold watch, a thermometer, which he had placed there himself to ascertain the temperature, he put them into his pocket, and made his exit; and that was the way he behaved to her whom he once said he loved and adored and in the presence of Miss Jones used language which he (Serg. J.) would not shock them bv repeating. Those were the circumstances under which the plaintiff C, sought redress at tlieu- hands and he asked them what damages could atone for the injuries she had received Her affections had been blighted, and her feelings trampled upon and now she had aniyed at that period of life when calm consideration took the place of giddy youth, and she was thus obliged to be driven to a court of justice; and was there any injury that could be iriiq-ieteel on a woman so de -o—so ca- lamitous as that. He (Serg. J.) would prove that she came to Aberystwyth impaired in health, but by inhaling the salubri outa air ox that far-famed spot, under the blessing of providence she regained her strength. He would prove that when that man intruded himself upon her privacy, she was restored to robust health, and he would prove that now owing to his unmanly cruelty and base conduct she had relapsed into her former ill- health, and was no longer the hale, hearty lass, or rather he should have said I.-tdy' Lbu. was drooping away, confined to her chamber and now the cheerful countenance was no longer seen, or tae joyous voice heard she now no longer enlivened the companionship of her friend, but on the contrary was pih- mg away with no prospect of happiness in this world, with sadness enveloping the bloom of youth and she had entered that age wnen sorrows are rarely forgotten, and disappoint- ments not' easily got over. The heart that she gave to him s,\? l°ved had received a wound which it could not recover, Aitei lobbing her of her affections, and then cruelly deceiving her, he goes abroad in the place where he had resided for years ahd where she was a comparative stranger, and endeavoured to heap calumnies on the head of her whom he had so grievously wronged; that was the conduct of that unfeeling gentleman. She appealed to a jury of the gentry of the county of Cardigan for compensation, feeling that in their hands she was safe. He asked them to make the case their own let them imagine a sister or a daughter visiting the shores of Aberystwyth in search of health —let them imagine her privacy assailed by a gentleman, under the garb of his holy office, introducing himself, and thus throw- ing her off her guard—imagine her affections given to him and her heart won, and then to be cast aside in the most cruel, base, and unfeeling manner; let them imagine all that. and they would realize the treatment the plaintiff had received, and he asked them to do to her what they would hope a jury under similar cir- cumstances would do to their sisters and daughters, and if they did that he was satisfied, if they did less than that, they would not do what was right; and if they did as much as that they could not err. The witnesses were then examined to prove the statements of the learn d sergeant. Mr. John Evans, Q. C., then said, as counsel for the defendant, he had to address them on his behalf. He would not attempt to dispute that the plaintiff mmt have a verdict, and the only ques- tion they had to decide was the amount of dan.ages to which the plaintiff was entitled. It was true a promise was made, but the defendant was scared by an anonymous letter he had received. His manner was described as being very bad, but when it came to be examined it appeared he merely stamped his feet, and not without reason, as he found she was greatly indebted, and amongst others there was £ 21 8s. 4d. due for wines and spirits from Au- gust to February, a rather large amount; but he (Mr. E.) did not say Mr. Harris was justified in breaking off the match on that account; but it was very natural that he who had suffered so much from his first wife having been unhappily addicted to drink- ing, should feel alarmed when he heard the same charge alleged against the plaintiff. She did not deny the debts, and that of the wine merchant was much calculated to create alarm. He (Mr. E.) wonld put it to them as his learned friend had done, but with- the exception that he could not ask them to suppose that any of their relations could be guilty of the gross levity the plaintiff had shown. He asked them what damages she had sustained by the breaking off a match with a man of so many peculiarities, and af- flicted with St. Vitus's dance. As to violated affections he thought they would agree with him that there was no reason to give damages on that score, as that she had any love for the old gen- tleman, was quite out of the question she took him for other considerations, and havn g been d.«app:)intedby the defendant, he must pay the damages, and what the amount should be was a questi on for them to decide, and for himself he would say he (Mr. E.) should be perfectly satisfied with their decision, convinced that iiwould meet the justice of the case. His lordship then summed up the evidence. The jury retired, and after an absence of about twenty minutes returned a verdict for the plaintiff. -Damages.-O.N LE HUNDRED POUNDS. Counsel for plaintiff- Sergeant Jones and Mr. Nichol Carne attorneys—Messrs. Hughes and Roberts, Aberystwyth. Counsel for defendant—Mr. John Evans, Q. C., and Mr. Benson attorney —Mr. Willoughby Miller, Aberystwyth. The three other cases against John Bowen for obtaining money under false pretences were made remanets. There was no other case for trial, and the court rose about five o'clock, and his lordship shortly afterwards left Cardigan for Blaenpant, on a visit to W. O. Brigstocke, Esq.

NORTH WALES. CAPXARVONSIIi HE ASSIZES. On Friday, the 28th ult., the commission for these assizes was opened by Sir Thomas Wrilde, Ivnt., Chief Justice of the Common who was- attended to the Sliire-hall by G. A. Huddartr Esq High Sheriff, and usual retinue. On Saturday morning, at ten o'clock, the business com- menced with swearing in the grand jury. The chief justice did not consider ie at all necessary to detain the grand juiry with any lengthened observations on the cases ill the calendar, well acquainted as gentlemen of tneir experi- ence must be with the nature of the duties devolving upon them. They would retire and apply themselves to the consi- deration of some of the shorter bills in the first instance, their province being simply to find the bill, in case the evidence, if. uncontradicted, would be likely to lead to conviction or fall- ing short of that to throw the bill out. Morris Hughesf Richard Williams, and Edward Lloyd pleaded, Not Guilty to a charge of feloniously assaulting with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm, one Evan Lewis, of the parish of .Llanfairfeehan—and a same plea to a minor count for a common assault. This case was a traverse from last as- sizes, the accused meanwhile being out on bail. Messrs. Welsby and Townsend conducted the case for the prosecution and the evidence in chief, as elicited by them, went to establish a strong case against the accused parties. Mr. Temple addressed the jury for two of the defendants^ and Ml. Egerton for the third. The jury on returning announced their verdict guilty of a common assault all three.. The court on passing sentence severely reprehended the pri- soners who had been found guilty of a very cowardly assault, the whole of them having set upon one man who had offered no jrovocation nor indeed any resistance. They had used a degree of violence and taken so little care that death had not ensued, that it was surprising they did not now stand in that dock in a far more painful position, as having to answer for a charge affecting their lives. Sentence of the court upon Morris Hughes, Richard "ïl, liains, and Robert Lloyd, three calendar months' hard labour in the House of Correction. Mary Rowlands was indicted for having, on the 12th ult., stolen six sovereigrig. from her'master, Mr. John liowlands, of Llangian, The prisoner pleaded Guilty to the extent of stealing two sovereigns and'a half. Sentenced to,1?e imprisoned and kept to hard labour for tha period of twelvemonths. 'r FJtis Jones pleaded Guilty of stealing a pig, the property of Eliezus Jones. > O 1 -v u

AN INQUEST was held on Monday at the Wheaten Sheaf, before George Overton, Esq., and a respectable jury, on the view of the body of Thomas Williams, collier, who died on Saturday, in consequence of a fall of rubbish and a large stone in one of the Plymouth coal pits. Verdict, "Accidental Death." 1. POLICE COURT, AUG. 4.-(Before II. A. Bruce, and W. Thomas, Esqrs.) —tRees Jones was charged with stealing a pair of trousers, the property of. John Thomas. It appeared from the evidence that .the articles were left in pledge some three years ago, and the case was dismissed. James Dumpling was charged with stealing iron, the property of the Dowlais Iron Company. Committed for trial at the next quarter y sessions. POLICE, AUGUST 5.-7(Before the same .)--John Thomas, railman, was charged with stealing two large files, the property of W. Crawshav, Esq. Committed for trial at the sessions. It seems that the files-were found quite accidentally, in conse- quence of a lodger in the defendant's house having lost £ 63 10s. on Thursday night last. A person named Lloyd had entrusted his money to the custody of Thomas and his wife, but on getting up on Friday morning, the door of the room where Thomas slept was fastened outside with a cord; a chisel was found on the chest of drawers, but the drawer was broken and the money taken away. Thomas's wife was not at home the uolice were sent for, and he taken into custody, but the evidence of his having taken the money was not sufficiently strong to warrant'the magistrates in committing him, but their worships informed him that if he could get more information the case may be reheard. It appeared that Lloyd is a hard working-man, and he saved his money by the most rigid economy. POLICE, AUGUST, THE 7TIl.-(Before II. A. Bruce, Esq.) Virtue IfanO'l.'er, of Dowlais, was fined 10s. and costs for assaulting Ann Williams, of the same place, on the 3rd inst., and in default of payment was committed for fourteen days. Kitty Allen, of Caedraw, was ordered to pay Is. compensation, and 4s. for assaulting Elizabeth Bryan. Patrick Carrol! was charged with breaking three squares of glass in the window of James Kelley, of the Irish Row, Dowlais. Ordered to pay 4s. for the glass, and 7s. costs. WORTHY OF IMITATION.—It being a source of much grief to every humane feeling to see the brutes abused with a whip, and especially with a piece of iron on the foot—and of all animals the horse is one of the most useful—we have much pleasure in stating that there is a person employed at Cyfarthfa iron works to locfk after the haulliers and to see that the horses are not abused. This man has been a haullier himself since he was a lad, and had such a command over his horses that he hardly ever used a whip, and it reflects great honour on the go eernor to raise such a person to teach his younger brethren to treat the horses kindly. We hope all the iron masters will do like- wise.