The Glamorgan Monmouth and Brecon Gazette and Merthyr Guardian

Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy. THE ELECTION OF POOR CLERGY- MEN, with good Characters and large Families to partake of Dr. Taylour, Mr Myddelton's, and Mrs Ann Cuin's Benefactions, the present Year, WILL TAKE I'LACI" in NIAN' iiext. Blank Petitions may be had at the Corporatic) House. No. 2, Bloomsbury Place, London, between th Iwul's of Eleven and I hree o'clock. LAW. \T7 ANTED, by a YOUNG MAN, 23 Years of » » Age, a situation as a Cl.KKK in a respectable establishment ot the above profession. The Advertiser is capable of its general practice. Hespectable refer- ences as to character and capability, can be given. Apply (if by letter, post paid) to A. B., I'ost Office, LI audovery. The Advertiser will have no objeetion to engage him- self as a Cerk in a Mineral or Mechanical Work. Llandovery, March 6th 1838. WANTED, A RESPECTABLE PERSON, who would be dis- posed to make herself generally useful in the superintendence of an Iuu in Monmouthshire. Sha would be required to sew and assist in the Bar. None need apply who are not respectably connected, and can be satisfactorily recommended. As she would be con- sidered one of the family, it offers a desirable opportu- nity as a comfoi table home. Apply by letter, post paid, A.B., Post Office, Usk. TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS. WANTED IMMEDIATELY", a respectable •nd well educated YOUTH, about 15 years of age, as an APPKENICK to the Drapery and Silk Mercery Business. He will be treated as one of the family. A Premium will be expected. (All letters postage paid,) apply to Mr. W. Rogers, Newport, Monmouthshire. The proposed Turnpike Road from Pontypool to Waenlygran. AT a MEETING held the 7th day of MARCH, 1838, at the CROWN INN, PONTYPOOL, to take into consideration the making of the above men- tioned road, and the application of the subscriptions entered into for the purpose of procuring a Parliamen- tary Survey, and Estimates of the same, E. H. PHILLIPS, Eøq. IN TUO: CHAIB, It was Resolved, (moved by Mr BROUGH and seconded by Mr JIFKLMS), That a Turnpike Road from the Town of Pontypool, to pass through the Districts of ABERSYCHAN, the N AR- TEG, and BLAENAFON, and from thence to WAENLYGAN, so as to form a junction with the TCRNPIKE-ROAD lead- ing from ABERGAVENNY, to the several Districts of NANTYCLO, BEAUFORT, SIRIIOWY, EBBW VALE, and VICTORIA TOWN, TREDEGVR, RCMNF.Y, DOWI.Als, and MERTHYR, has become highly necessary and is loudly called for by the Public at large, as well as by the In- habitants of the respective Districts through which the said road is intended to pass. Resolved, (moved by Mr MAIGHIN, and seconded by Nlr BROLGH), That this Meeting having been informed, upon the authority of the Iron Masters in the Blaenafon Valley, that their Solicitor has been, and is at this time, actively engaged ill making preparations for at, application to Parliament, for an ACT for the formation of this Road, it is desirable that the laudable and public-spirited en- deavours of those Gentlemen should not be embarrassed by any conflicting measures, on the part of this Meet- ing and that this Meeting does therefore decline to take any further steps in the business, until it shall be seen what services the Gentlemen in question have ren- dered, and are in a situation to render, to the proposed undertaking. Resolved, (moved by Mr SLOPER, and seconded by Mr GILBERT1), That the thanks of this Meeting are eminently due to Capel Hanbury Leigh, Esq., the Lord Lieutenant, for the intimation he has given of his good wishes for the success of the undertaking, and for his liberality in kindly giving such portions of his land as may be re- quired for the road. Resolved, (moved by Mr PIERCE, and seconded by Mr GEORGE,) That the thanks of this Meeting are due to E. H. Phillips, Esq.. for his able conduct in the Chair, and for having originated the proposed undertaking, and for having, at all times, evinced the greatest readiness to promote the same, both by his personal influence and exertion, and by his pecuniary assistance. After the foregoing resolutions had been passed, and after Mr Needham, of the Varteg, had expressed his approval of the conciliatory spirit in which the second of those resolutions had been framed, and of the reso- lutions eenerallv, and the Satisfaction he felt in witness- i-e unanimity and cood feeling which oervaded the Waiting, it was thought, by several gentlemen, most de- sirable, that inasmuch as all differences between parties had been renioved. a Meeting so numerously and res- pectably attenda4 as the present, should be turned to some useful account, and made subservient to the for- warding of the objects for which it had been convened. The three following resolutions were therefore passed in substitution of the second of the foregoing resolutions. Resolved, (moved by Mr NEEDHAM, and seconded bv Mr WINGFIELD), That the subscriptions which have been entered into and paid up, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a Parliamentary Survey of the proposed Line of Road, be paid over to Mr Wm. Morgan, Banker, Aber- gavenny Mr Thomas Brown, of Blaina; and Mr E. H. Phillips, as Treasurers thereof; and that they be requested to collect and get in the Subscriptions remain- ing unpaid, and also such further Subscriptions as may be entered into. Resolved, (moved by Mr KENRJCK, and seconded by Mr Rhys MORGAN), That the following Gentlemen do constitute a Com- mittee of Management, for the purpose of forwarding the objects of this Meeting, and that they be empowered to advertise for, and appoint, a competent Engineer to make the necessary Parliamentary Surveys and Esti- mates, and that the said Committee be empowered to draw upon the Treasurers for the expenses they may incur :— Mr Phillip Jones Mr Brewer iMr Wm. Morgan, Aberga- Mr Thomas Brown venny Mr Ashwell Mr George Kenrick Mr W. W. Phillips Mr E. H. Phillips Mr Gilbert Mr Hunt Mr Brough Mr Crawshay Bailey Mr J. Pierce Resolved, (moved by Mr PARKER, and seconded by Mr JAMES GEORGE), That it be a respectful instruction to the Committee of Management, that they take steps to make their ap- pointment of an Engineer, as soon as conveniently may be, so as to obtain his Plans and Estimates within three months from this time, and that immediately upon their receiving the said Plans and Estimates, they do con- vene a Public Meeting to examine the same, and to consider the measures necessary to be thereupon taken. It appears that some misunderstanding had arisen in consequence of instructions having been given, as it would appear, to two professional Gentlemen, to take the usual means towards obtaining an Act of Parliament. A few days previously to the meeting a Circular was addressed by Mr Croft, Solicitor, Pontypool, to the several Gentlemen interested in the formation of the road, complaining of the business having got into other hands, he, AIr Croft, having been first instructed. During the Meeting, a copy of a Letter, addressed to Afr Croft bV Ilr Geacti, was received and read by the Chairman, and of which the following is a copy C. H. CROFT, ESQ., TROSN.\NT, PONTYPOOL. Pontypool, March 6th 1838. SIR.-I have just seen, for the first time, the Circular which you have addressed To the Gentlemen supposed to be interested in the proposed line of Road from Ponty- pool to Waenlygan." It is clear that a misunderstand- ing exists somewhere, with reference to the instructions given you to solicit an Act of Parliament for making the line of Road, to which your letter refers. You state that you received such instructions—that you proceeded to do what was necessary in pursuance thereof-and that, in particular, you duly instructed your Parliamen- tary Agents. In those statements I repoe every possible confidence, but I cannot otherwise than regret, that so much delay (accidental as it might have been on your part) should have occurred in the prosecution of an object so much to be desired by all persons interested in the property of, or engaged in business in the several districts, which the contemplated Road would intersect, and of this District in particular. From one part of your Circular, I infer that you are under an impression that there has been a desire on my part to take this business out of your hands. I think it due to myself to satisfy you, that if such an impression exists it has no true foundation. The business was brought into my office, and conducted so far as it has gone, during my absence in London. I have not sought one Subscription, neither, to the best of my recollection, have I called upon, or been in communication with any one upon the subject. Besides this, when it was inti- mated to me that the conducting through Parliament. the required Bill was likely to be confided to me, feeling as strongly impressed as I then did, and syll do, with the advantages that must result to me in common with other persons having Property in the District from the formation of such Hoad, I expressed my intention to give all mv professional services gratuitously, and to make no charge whatever beyond the actual disburse- ments. I am convinced th&t you are as desirous as I 2Wl of promoting so desirable an object, and that pecu- niary gain will be of-no consideration with you, and as I am s'jre you will agree with me, that the object desired is only to be obtained by vigilance and economy, I doubt not you will undertake 'I ebasines-i upon the same terms that I intended performing it. I therefore leave the matter in your hands, and in conclusion beg to say, that I shall be happy to double my Subscription and the amount of loan for which I have set down my name, (namely.t200), and shall always be happy to render every assistance in my power gratuitously. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, W. F. GEACH. This Letter appeared to give great satisfaction to all persons present at the Meeting. J ""f, BRIDGEND & COWBRIDGE UNION. < THE Churchwardens and Overseers of the several Parishes comprised in the above Union, and hereafter named, will, in pursuance of the Orders of the Poor Law Commissioners foi England and Wales, pro- ceed on the 29th day of MARCH instant, to the election of the number of the Guardians of the P«or, set opposite the names of slJch Parishes, for the year ending the 25th day of March, 1839. St. Athan 1 Coychtirch Higher I Colwinstone 1 Coychurch Lower 1 Cowbridge 2 Cwmdu 1 St. Donatt's J Landyfodwg 1 Fglwsbrewis 1 Langeinor 1 Flemingstone 1 Langonoyd Lower. 1 Gilestone I Langonoyd Middle I St. Hilary 1 Lanharran 1 Lanblethian 1 Lanitid 1 Landough 1 Pencoed 1 Landow II Peterstone 1 Langan 1 | Ynisawdre 1 Laiiharry 1 j Sr. Brides Major I Lanmaes. 1 j Coity Higher 1 Lannuh&ngle 1 Coity Lower 2 Lansannor 1 Ewenny 1 LanLwit Major 2' Kenfig 1 Lisworney t Laleston I Marcross 1 Merthyrmawr I St. Mary Church 1 Newcastle Higher. I St. Mary Hill 1 Newcastle Lower 1 Monknash 1 Newton Notuge 1 Penllinc 1 Pyle 1 Ystradowen 1 i Tythcgstone Higher.. 1 Beitws 1 Tythegstone Lower 1 St. Brides Minor I Wick I Any Person entitled to vote in any of the said Parishes may propose, as a Guardian or Guardians thereof, any number (not exceeding the. number to be. there elected) of persons who are severally rated to the Poor Rate of any Parish in the Union, in respect of property lif the annual value or rental of £25. The proposal must be written, and must state the names, residences, and call- ings, of the persons proposed, and the name of the pro- poser, aad must be delivered to one. of the Churchward- ens and Overseers of such Parish, on or before the 22ad day of March instant. Owners of Rateable Property in such Parish, as well as Rate payers, are entitled to vote, provided their names are on the Register of Owners, or if they send in to the Churchwardens and Overseers before the day of election their claims to vote, with a statement of their names and address, and a description of their property. Owuerl may also vote by Proxy, but proxies must make the statements above-mentioned for their princi. pals, and transmit to the Churchwardens and Overseers the originals and attested copies of their appointments. In case of a contest for the office of Guardian in any of the said Parishes, the votes will be given in papers, to be left by the Churchwardens and Overseers two days, at least, before the day fixed for the election, at The bouses of those residents of the Parish who are then entitled to vote. All residents out of the Parish, and all persons who become entitled after that day,' must apply to one of the Churchwardens and Overseers for voting papers on the day of election. The forms of nomination papers, statements of Owners, and appointment of proxy, may be seen and copied by voters at the Office of the Clerk, at Cowbridge. WM. EDMONDES, Clerk to the Board of Guardians. Cowbridge, 7th March, 1838. Notice of the Annual Election of Guardians of the Poor. CRICKHOWELL UNION. THE Churchwardens and Overseers of the several Parishes comprised in the above Union, and herein- after named, will, in pursuance of the order of the Poor Law Commissioners for England and Wales. proceed on the 30th day of MARCH instant, to the Election of the number of Guardians of the Poor set opposite the names of such Parishes for the year ending the first Thursday after the 25th March, 1539.. Crickhowell 2 Guardians Lambeder 1 ditto Llanelly 3 ditto St. Michael Cwmdu 2 ditto Langattock 2 ditto Langunider 2 ditto l'artrishow 1 ditto GrwyneyVawr 1 ditto Grwyney Vechan 1 ditto l,angeuey 1 ditto Any person entitled to vote in any of the said Parishes, may propose, as the Guardian or Guardians thereof, any number (not exceeding the number to be there elected) of persons who are severally rated to the Poor Rate of any Parish in the Union, in the respect of property of the annual valine of 125. The pro^otal must be written, and inust state the names, residences. and callings of the persons propbsed and the name of the proposer, and must be delivered to one of the Churchwardens and Overseers of such Parish, on or before the 23rd Day of March. Owners of Rateable Property in such Parish, as well as Ratepayers, are entitled to vote, provided their names are on the register of owners, or if they send in to the Churchwardens and Overseers before the day of Election their claims to vote, with a statement of their names and address, and a description of their property. OWUCM may also vote by proxy; but proxies must make the statements above mentioned for their principals, and transmit to the Churchwardens and Overseers the originals or attested copies, of ther appointments. In case of a contest for the office of Guardian in any of the said Parishes, the votes will be given in papers, to be left by the Churchwardens and Overseers two days at least before the day fixed for the election, at the houses of those residents of the Parish who are then entitled to vote. All residents out of the Parish, and ail persons who become entitled after that day, must apply to one of the Churchwardens and Overseers for voting papers on the day of election. The forms of nomination papers, statements of owners, and appointment of proxy, may be seen and copied by voters at the Town Hall, Crickhowell. EDWAKD DAVIES, Clerk to the Board of Guardians. CARDIFF TOWN. Co be OnJ t 11 auction, Co. At the RUMMER HOTEL, CARDIFF, (if not disposed of before by Private Contract, of which due Notice will be given), on SATURDAY, the 7th Day of APRIL. 1838, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon pre- cisely, subject to such conditions of Sale as shall be then produced, ALL those FIVE New and Substantially Built DWELLING-HOUSES, situate at the Corner of UNION STREET, CARUIFF. The above Houses being quite new, are in excellent repair, and all inhabited by respectable Tenants, at a Rental of altogether £59 a-year, subject to a Ground Rent of fS per annum. N.B. The Land Tax is redeemed. For further particulars, apply (if by letter, post paid) to Mr William Rowe, Builder, or to Mr J. H. Langley, Solicitor, Cardiff. CAPITAL ASH TIMBER FOR SALE. Zo be SoITJ b Auction, By THOMAS PRICE, (OF GAER,) At the House of Mr PRITCHARD, THE CROSS OAK INN, in the Parish of LLANVIGAN, on TUESDAY, the 20th MARCH, 1838, at Two o'Clock, p.m. A BOUT 600 excellent ASH TREES, marked /TL and numbered progressively, and situated upon the Farms occupied by Mr Williams and Mr Thomas Jenkins, Glyn, in the Parish of Llanthetty, the Pro. perty of Walter Wilkins, Esq., M.P., of Maeslough Castle. Mr Rees Jones, of Aber Mill, will shew the Wood; and application as to other particulars to be made to the Auctioneer, at Gaer. near Brecon, or to Mr Scott, the Agent to Walter Wilkins, Esq., M.P., at Llauenew, near Hay. Llauenew, Match 3, 183S. BRECONSHIRE. Capital Water Corn Grist Mill To be Let. TO BE LET. AND ENTERED UPON THK 10TH OF JUNE NEXT, ALL that Capital WATER CORN GRIST MILL, called DEVYNNOCK MILL,with the DWELLING HOUSE and Premises attached, situate in the Village of DKVYNNOCK, and now in the occupation of John Pritchard. This well-established Mill works Three Pairs of Stones, moved by a powerful overshot Iron Wheel, supplied by au abundant aud never failing stream of water- 'n Devvnnock is distant from the I own of Brecon 10 Miles, and from the Iron Works of Merthyr Tydvil 18 Miles. ii. A person practically acquainted with the busiuess of a Millwright would be preler ed, and none but respecta- ble and responsible parties need apply. For further particulars, apply (If by letter, post paid), to John Downes, Esquire, Penbryn, Devynnock, who will show the premises, or Mesiis Jones, Powell, and Ives, Solicitors, Brecon. March 2nd, 1838, -■ VALUABLE COA-L AND IRON MINES TO BE LET. 1ro bt Utt, For such a Term of Years a may be agreed upon, and entered to immediately, THE VALUABLE COAL AND IRON MINES, the Property of Walter Wilkins, Esq. M.P., of Maeslough Castle, situated in the Parish of Ystrady- fodwg, and in the Farms of Ynysonis and Werfa, neir CWID Neath Glamorganshire-, ami close to and between the Works so successfully carried on belongingto the Marquis of Bute, and William Crawshay, Eq Also, 'he conveniently situated, and excellent COAL It I N ES, in the Farm of Llwyncelyn, and Parish of Llanwonno, near Newbridge, and upon the Northern Bank of the Rhond-da, the Veins of which arc, from strict and close demonstration found to be Five and Three Feet, (below and above) in thickness, and of a very superior quality. "The situation of these Mines requires no comment; they are at once eligible, easy of access, and highly valuable; the great success of the works so long and so extensively carried on, around those first mentioned, in the Parish of Ystradyfodwg, by Lord Bute and Mr Crawshay, almost ensures a certainty of the Mines in question becoming, under proper management, at least equally successful. The Coal near Newbridge is, in every point of view, alike eligibly sittiated the distance of the extreme point of it is not Two Miles from Newbridge and not, there. fore, Fourteen Miles from Cardiff. A Rail Road is laid on the southern side of the Rhondda, and within a few yards of the Coal in question, and every facility is thus at once within the power of the occupier of these Coal Works. Every encouragement will be given to Tenants of skill and capital. The different Properties will be pointed out by the respective Tenants, on the Farms where the Mines are situated and every information will be given, by application, if by letter, postage paid, to Mr Scott, the Agent to Waller Wilkins. Esq., M. P., at Maeslough Castle, near Hay, South Wales. March, 1838. VALE OF OGMORE, GLAMORGANSHIRE cci be act, By the Year, Month, or Week, from the 25th March inst., Furnished or Unfurnished. VERY DESIRABLE APARTMENTS, com- prising Two Sitting Rooms, Three Bed Rooms, the use of a Good Kitchen, together with Offices, a Three Stall Stable, Coach House and Garden. About Three Acres of good Pasture Land may also be had, if required. The House is pleasantly situated in the Vale ofogmore, and is distant about Four Miles from each of the Market Towns of Cowbridge, Bridgend and Llan- trissent, and about Seven Miles from the Sea. Terms may be obtained on application, (if by Letter, free of Postage) at the Office of Air C. lked wood, Solici- tor, Cowbridge. GENERAL AGENCY. SAMTTEL ROBERTS, NELSON TERRACE, CARDIFF, [AND, Tithe, and Timber Valuer, Surveyor, J and Estate Agent, for Sale or Letting. Neglected Estates and Woods restored Draining ajid Agricultural Improvements. s. d. Measure. Map, and entirely New Rate Agricultural Parish's 1 0 PER ACRE. Ditto Waste Lands where the boun- daries and contents are only necessary to be laid down on the Ptans. 0 5 Ditto. Equalising or New Rating Agricultural Parishes. 0 3 Ditto. Ditto ro. ns in the Pound on the Net Annual Value 0 2 Surveyi under the Tithe Commutation Act on the same terms. S. ROBERTS begs to assure those who may honour him with their commands, they shall be attended to with punctuality, fidelity, and dispatch. NOTICE. ALL Persons having CLAIMS on the ESTATE of the Late Mrs MARGARET SPENCER, of TRALLWN, in the County of Glamorgan, deceased, are requested to send the Particulars by the Third of APRIL next, under cover, to the Executor, Richard T. Deere, Esq., at the Office of Mr Redwood. Solicitor, Cowbridge. And all Persons Indebted to the Estate are requested to pay the amount of their respective Debts to the Executor, at Mr Redwoods' Office, on the Third of April.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. The Paris Journals quote from the Augsburgh Gaxette an announcement, that the British and French Govern- ments have proposed a general congress of the European powers for the pacification of Spain, to be held at Paris. HAMBURGH, FEB. 23.—The new Constitution of the kingdom of Hanover, has been laid before the Chambers, and the Hanover Gaxette announces that it will shortly publish it -Hamburgh papers, Feb. 24. GREAT FIRE AT BALTIMORE.—A most destructive fire broke out at Baltimore on the 3rd of Feb. in the Theatre and Circus, belonging to Mr Cooke, which soon reached the large tavern occupied by Mr Murphy. Both buildings were totally destroyed, including property to the amount of 120,000 dollars. Mr Cooke's theatrical wardrobe and other stage property, together with 47 valuable horses, were consumed. Mr Cooke was un- insured. A private letter from Bayonne, dated the 1st inst., states that the Carlists were actively engaged in re-esta- blishing the fortifications of Belascoain. Don Diego Leon had failed in an attempt to carry a little brick- built fort at Bargota, although the breach was practi- cable. Castor had marched with five battalions against Santare, one league and a-half from Portugalette, with the intention of becoming master of the river as far as Olaviega. It was reported that an insurrection, produced by the severe measures of Baron de Meer, was on the point of breaking out in Catalonia. The New York packet-ship South America, which arrived at Liverpool, on Wednesday evening, brings American journals to the 16th ult. These papers men- tion a reported muster of the traitor-pirate gang on the United States territory, near Detroit; the rumour, how- ever, was discredited at New York. A correspondence has passed between Mr M'Nab and the United States General Scott-the part of the latter in this corres- pondence does not say much for his candour, or his wish to preserve a bona fide neutrality.

Our Police reports have recently present4 some painful truths regarding an unfortunate disagreement, or, it may be, inisunderstandigt between the puddlers and their employers at the Penydarran Iron Works. We wish we COilIJ believe that anything we can say would bayc any effect with the former. As to the financl3 question between the parties, we readily that we are not competent to judge and eve" were we, it might be something like iinpert" nence to volunteer publicly our opinion. Tbuf much, however, we must say to the workmen: Suppose that your case be just, and that yotif representations of it be true, why not see redress in the regular and legal method ? Are there no other means of obtaiuing what is righc between man and man, without subjecting yotff selves to three months at the treadmill !Yith, out branding yourselves before the world al wilful breakers of the law ?—without leaviI1 your families unprovided for, till you are free again ? We say this with intentions the most k" the most uninterested, and the most concilia*'11^ the most uninterested, and the most concillatipg to all parties. Of the merits of the question, of the fair amount of wages for a given qt,lllt"f of work, we repeat that we know nothing. under any view of the case, of the men we S,n ask this question—Why act illegally ? If yoti ¡ are dissatisfied, give your regular month's o# tice: act up to the terms of your contract, 10; the period of your contract; and then see peaceably, and consistently with the law, what' ever change you may desire but always sure that you have both law and reason °'1 your side. Acting as the workmen do now, the feeling; I of the public are enlisted against them. A0 whatever masters they may hereafter aefver they will always be looked upon as men to whatever masters they may hereafter aefver they will always be looked upon as men to be;, suspected. All confidence in them must 01 necessity be for ever gone. How deeply i9 1I such a state of things to be deplored espf;cr.. when it is remembered that a little cool, tttnre; rate, and dispassionate consideration;, Ali have avoided it altogether!

THE ARMY. (From the Times.) The following draughts have embarked on board the Hercules, 74, at Cork, to join tile service com- panies of their regiments in Canada Rank and Captain. Subalterns. File. 15th Regiment I 1 100 34th ditto 1 1 107 65th ditto 1 5 113 66th ditto 1 1 114 85th ditto 1 1 100 Total 5 9 564 Although the 86th Regiment is so confidently mentioned as the corps to replace the Guards in Dublin, we believe the 42d Highlanders and 97th Regiments are the first on the list for duty in Ireland. PHIZE ESSAY ON SCHISM—Sir Culling E. Smith's prize for the best essay on "Schism as opposed to the Unity of the Church, has been awarded by the adjudicators to the Rev. Professor Hoppus, of University College. RtPRESENTATioN OF RUTLAND.—(From a Cor- respondent.)—There will not be any opposition to the return of the Hon. W. M. Noel for the county of Rutland, and it is understood that the election will be conducted as quietly as possib'e, from sincere respect to the memory of the late Member, and in all probability the cbairing, music, singing, and open beer-houses usual at elections, will be dis- pensed with. The funeral of the late lamented Baronet was to take place at two o'clock on Wed- nesday, the 7th the body to be borne from the cottage to the family vault in Extou church by 10 of his labourers, aud the pall supported by 12 of the tenantry. A provincial paper states that Mr Tidd Pratt, the barrister who acts for Savings Banks and Friendly Societies, has just given his opinion on a case which is of much importance to parochial authorities. A depositor in a Savings Bunk bee ime chargeable to his parish, and after some weeks' illness died. The amount of his deposit was claimed by the next of kin, aud also by the parish officers to reimburse the parish for the expense of the depositor's illness The Learned Gentleman has decided that the parish officers may receive the sum upon taking out letters of administration but that if they declined to do so, the next of kin may take it up. They could have demanded, and would have received, the money, without this expense, had they applied weekly during the depositor's lifetime, for such sumS as he became chargeable for to the parish.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. l.. 41 Mr DAVIES is correct; a reference to the paper, ("itl1 the alterations) will be sufficient. We must apologise to SlRIUS. How can we give ation of which we ourselves ar« not possessed ? he will forward us the particulars, confidentially# request shall be complied with. But why not (On" tinue the discussion ? Out of order" meant ouly, we believe, a little too much latitude from "the question." SlRius, we presume is aware of the late change. ERRATUM.—In the Advertisement last week of tb Annual Show of Stock, at Court-y-Bella FarB'' the word Cart should be omitted, in the paragraph:—"Robert Jenner, Esq., a cup, for best yearling cart colt or filly, bred in Glamorgan- shire, got by a thorough-bred horse." \VTe copied t■ error from the printed bill; and therefore there I- the more necessity to draw attention to it, as it inal mislead the farmers.

MERTHYR TYDVIL, AND BRECON, March 10, 183S. "Deeper and deeper still!" In addition 1° the defeats which Ie the shabby Government suffered last week, we have now to record their signal one at the Mary-le-bone Election where, indeed, they boasted that if the Liberal interc'' were not divided by two Candidates, they would return their man by a sweeping majority. The Liberal interest teas divided if division it maY be called, where to the thousands of votes givtI1 to one scarcely 200 were given to the other Candidate; while the majority for that eminent Christian and souiu^ Conservative Lord TEI6*' j MOUTH exceeded 400. The Whigs cannot boa*{' | therefore, that they lost their election by hav«°^ Col. THOMPSON, and the rejected of Liverp00 and ten et ceteras, EVVART, both coming to the pol!. To these low depths a deeper still for whatever may be the fate of Sir Wli.L,A'' MOLESWORTH'S motion, or rather of the vative amendment, involving in the censure vative amendment, involving in the censure tbe whole Ministry, the crucifixion they have reo I ceived at the hands of Lords SANDON aud STANLEY, must prove their moral overthrow' ■ Since the above was writfen, we have (t' ceived the divison on Sir \VM. MOLESWORTH*' or rather Lord SANDON'S censure on the • ry. Without any Radical vote, the tion came within 29 of the Ministerial nuinbe1*' No fewer than 15 of the Conservatives weret it seems, absent from illness or other causes."

The remarks which we offered fourteen daý9 since on that flagrant humbug" the Mertl,Jrf levelling Petition, has educed a letter Mr WILLIAM PEKKINS in which, referring t0 the remarks in question, he says, it is Mr WILLIAM PEKKINS in which, referring to the remarks in question, he says, it is made appear that 7, by means of a clerk of minef n j engaged in procuring signatures," &c. &c. 0 Has Mr WILLIAM PERKINS himself read tba' passage ? If so, he must very recently been studying also the Tale of a, Tub! For Orr no other principle can we spell therein eitbcr his Christian or his Surname. The real object of the letter is to inform that he was concerned in a Ballot Petit'0^' though not in the one on which we anim* verted and to induce us to publish both hi letter and the petition which latter, as lit' wittily expresses it, was travelling for gig"" tures at one and the same time" with the otilef, Travelling for signatures, forsooth! HOlY eIsB' would the signatures of the simple have ^eC obtained? By this time-we think the good i° of Merthyr have had enough of Callot Petit*0"^ without this second one travelling for" rid>c' in our columns.

A vert DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN TtiE 'FEMPLS-- j,,I' destructive fire occurred in the temple^ wa morning last, the most serious consequence is the destruction of the Attorney Genejal's cha"1' and with them the whole of the valuable docu"' and papers they contained. Mr Maule, i" (|if eliambers the fire broke out, returned fro'" Atlienaum Club about two o'clock in the nt)rl" and went to bed leaving a candle burning. It lS0j l)i* posed that the light came in contnct with some papers, which caused the sad destruction of proPf tllO above described. The following are the natTIeS 0 fire" gentlemen who have been sufferers by tl'c and whose offices and chambers have becn strayed:— Mr Maule, the Attorney Genera > Barker, Mr Thomas Mess, Messrs Blackloc*' .;|jf Bunce, Mr Follett, Mr Cole, Messrs Wright and 1 land, Mr Hillis, Mr Parkley, Mr Husby, Mr 13" lir Nlr Martin. Mr Collett, Mr Worsley, Mr Sileel :\I¡J Pardel, Mr VVhyman, Mr Gatn^tt, Mr Wilitalor Mr Onslow,