The Brecon Reporter and South Wales General Advertiser

TO THE ELECTORS AND ISTON-ELBOTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF BRECON AND TOWN OF LLYWEL. GENTLEMEN, The pleasing manner in which you re- ceived me on a former occasion has tempted me again to offer my services to your notice. The addresses of the Two Candidates already in the Field, require reviewing:— Howel Gwyn, Esquire, is a pure Independent Conservative, willing to support any Measure to relieve those (who honestly differ from him in their religious views,) from paying Church Rates, con- sidering the Ballot inconsistent with the pure spirit of Englishmen, we need not expect him to vote for the extension of the Franchise. The Earl of Brecknock, from his name and con- nection with your Ancient Borough, has a claim for your support. His political opinions being ad- verse to those of our late lamented Member, will neutralize that claim. The line of policy expressed by the above-name d Candidates, my humble opinion is, that they are not liberal enough for the Efectors and Non-Elee- tors of this Borough. The special point I wish to bring before you is that I am prepared to be more liberal, having been fortunate enough to take advantage of the Markets which enables me to offer you a superb lot of WINTER CLOTHING on the most liberal terms so that one and all shall exclaim Phipps for Brecknock." I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, H. PHIPPS. Red House, High Street, Brecon, October 30th, 1865.

TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF BRECON AND TOWN OF LLYWELL. GENTLEMEN, After the very flattering manner in which you have received me, I should be ungrateful indeed, were I not to embrace this early opportunity of returning you my most sincere and heartfelt thanks. The success I have met with far exceeds my most sanguine expectations, and I entertain no doubt, when my canvass is complete, that I shall find a decided majority of votes in my favour, and in this belief I subscribe myself, Your most obliged and grateful Servant, HOWEL GWYN. Brecon, Ootober 9th, 1865.

TESTIMONIAL TO R- JOHN :S:.A.N'DLE'Y OF THE PRIORY MILLS. A Committee has been formed at the Black Cock Inn, Brecon, consisting of Mr. Roger Ricketts, Courtllaca, chairman. „ Penry Lloyd, Brinderwen. „ Rees Williams, Penkelly Castle. *-■* „ Gabriel W. Powell, Brecon. 3, William Williams, Wern. » John Gwynne, Pwllfrevan. f » John Williams, Troedyrharn. » William Morgan, Pantycored. ^°Mas Pherrar, Pentwyn. Prichard, Penwern. Thomas Smith, Newton. Pravi^ Prichard, Slwch. j „ Morns Smith, Aberyseir. ii win) „ John Jones, Brinllicu 1 i:' „ Thomas Edwards Pennant. „ William Vaughan, Tredomen. '11 79 John Jones, Glandwr. „ Thomas Price, Court Llanthew. Rees Parry, Penlan, Brecon. « „ William Fryer, Tygwyn. ,aU All who are willing to aid in promoting this object, are invited to signify the same to the Honorary Secretary, or to any member of the com- mittee. N.B. The next meeting of the committee will be held at the Black Cock Inn, Brecon, on Satur- day the 9th day of December, at 3 o'clock p.m. WILLIAM PRICE, Talachddu, Honorary Secretary. Nor. 14th, 1865.

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF BRECON AND TOWN OF LLYWELL. 0^0^— GENTLEMEN, Solicitous as I am for the honor of represen- ting you in Parliament, my respect for your feelings on the loss of your late lamented Member has hitherto commanded my silence. My political principles are, I have no doubt well known to you all as being Conservative and Independent. I consider the very essence of the Creed of the Conservative to be, the use of the pruning Knife, carefully to cut off every proved and acknowledged abuse, and to aim at progress and improvement. Though firmly attached to the Established Church, I nevertheless deeply respect the convic- tion of those who honestly differ from me in their religious views, and I shall therefore support any Measure that will relieve those who entertain con- scientious scruples from any longer paying Church Rates. Believing the Income Tax to be inquisitorial, I am opposed to its continuance, and think it ought only to be used as a temporary resource in cases of War or any great financial embarrassment of the Country. I consider the Ballot to be incon- sistent with the spirit of the English constitution, and am convinced it would not prove any real advantage or safeguard to the Voter. I am no stranger to your ancient Borough and County, with which my Family has been connected for many centuries, and I should indeed feel proud and gra- tified if the connection were cemented by my becoming your Representative in the House of Commons. You may depend, in such an event, upon my best exertions being used to promote in every way the welfare of your Borough, as well as of the Country at large. I have the honor to remain, GENTLEMEN, Your Faithful Servant, HOWEL GWYN. Brecon. Oct. 6th, 1865.

THE WELLINCTON HOTEL, BRECON, IS now open, and affords accommodation of a very superior character to families and com- mercial gentlemen. The house has undergone extensive alterations, and now contains spacious Commercial, Coffee, Ladies Coffee and Private Sittings Rooms, superb- ly furnished. The Bedrooms are large and airy, and are fitted up luxuriously. Billiard Room, with one of the best Tables in the Kingdom. The domestic arrangement under the manage- ment of a very experienced lady, ensure every comfort to Visitors, whilst the cellars have been stocked with Wines, Spirits, &c., of the most choice character, and such as cannot fail to give the highest satisfaction. The Hotel is situated in the most open and spacious thoroughfare in the town, and contiguous to the Shire Hall and the principal houses of busi- ness, and only five minutes walk from the Railway Station. The Directors in establishing this Hotel, have been anxious to supply a want long felt, and in soliciting the patronage of the Nobility and the Commercial and Agricultural Community, they feel confident in asserting that every comfort and convenience will be found combined with moderate charges. Omnibuses to and from every train. A market ordinary every Saturday, at I 30. Lock up Coach Houses and Posting in all its branches.. DAVID BROWN, Brecon, Oct. 3rd, 1865. Manager. I BRISTOL PACKET a COMPANY. JOHN PROTHERO Respectfully informs the inhabitants of the Town of Brecon and neighbourhood, that he has just taken to the old established and well conducted Carrying Business of the late Mr. W. Thomas, and that all goods intended for conveyance by his Boats, which will arrive in Brecon from Newport every other day, will receive his prompt attention. All goods to be conveyed by Prothero's Boats, from London, per Great Western & South Wales 'Railway" Newport, from Liverpool, Manchester Birmingham, and from the North of England, per "London and North Western" to Newport, thence per PROTHERO'S BOATS, and all goods from Bristol, per "Burton's Bristol Packet." Goods carried and delivered with care and at moderate charges. No more complaints of delay in delivering goods.—Prothero's Boats will wait the arrival of the Packets at Newport, and be despatched with promptness to Brecon three times a week. Brecon, ls< Oct., 1863. HAY BRIDGE, BRECKNOCKSHIRE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Tolls authorized to be taken by Act of Parliament for passing over the above bridge, (except the Tolls for or in respect of infants in arms and under three years of age,) together with the toll house and premises used in connection therewith, will be Let by Auction for one year and four months, from 12 o'clock at noon of Monday, the 1st day of January, 1866, until the 1st day of May, 1867, to the high- est bidder, at the house of Mr. Spillman, called the Swan Hotel, in the Town of Hay, in the County of Brecon, on Wednesday, the 27th day of December, 1865, between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as will be then produced. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must at the same time pay in advance one-sixteenth part of the rent at which the Tolls may be let, and give security with sufficient Sureties to the satisfaction of the Lessor of the Tolls, for payment of the re- mainder of the rent in advance by monthly instal- ments, and for the performance of the Covenants of the Lease to be granted. Persops intending to bid for these Tolls must at least 10 days before the day of letting give Notice to Messrs. TILLEARD, SON, GODDEN, and HOLME, Solicitors, 34, Old Jewry, London, or to CHARLES GRIFFITHS, Esquire, Hay, of their intention so to do, and forward to them or him the names and addresses of the Sureties intended to be proposed by them for the payment of the remainder of the rent; or if the Sureties so to be proposed, or any Sureties, by the permission of the Lessor to be substituted before the day of sale shall not be ap- proved of by him, their biddings will not be taken. Copies of the proposed Lease and Bondean be seen at the Offices of the said Messrs. Tilleard, Son, Godden, and Holme, 34, Old Jewry, London, or of Mr. Griffiths, Hay, for a week before the Auction, between the hours of Eleven o'clock in the fore- noon and Four o'clock in the afternoon. Dated this 20th day of November, 1865. CORPORATION OF BRECON. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, -that all per- I sons having any claims or demands against the Corporation of the said Borough, are desired to forward the same to the office of the Town Clerk, Struet, Brecon, at or before 11 o'clock in the fore- noon, on Thursday, the 30th instant, in order that they may be submitted to the examination of the Finance Committee. By order, S. B. EVANS, Town Clerk Town Clerk's Office, 22nd Nov., 1864. BOROUGH OF BRECON. x i >i<:h.s FOR SUPPLYING j T POLICE UNIFORM, LIVERY, &c. pERSONS desirous of undertaking to provide Uniform and Clothing for the Police Force and Livery for the Hallkeeper of the Borough of Brecon, are hereby directed to send in to me, at or before Ten o'Clock in the forenoon of Monday the 4th of December next, Sealed Tenders,—-marked Police Uniform, &c. on the outside—for supply- ing the following articles:- I FOR CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT One Cloth Great Coat. One Cloth Coat., One pair of Dress Trowsers. ( One pair ot Undress ditto. One Hat. One Cape. S Two pairs of Quarter-iBoots, one for Winter and one ior Sumtner wear. FOR POLICE'-CONSTABLES: Three Cloth Great Coats. e Three Cloth Coats." Three pairs of Dress Trowsers. j. Three pairs of Undress ditto. v>„ Three Hatsj. "r Three Cap! Three Capps. .1:; Six pairs of Quarter-Boots, three pairs of strong Boots for Winter, and three pairs of light ones for Summer wear. FOR HALII-KEEPER,: One Hat and one Suit of Hall-keeper's Borough Livery.- 'j Itis required that all the above mentioned articles be of the Colour, Fashion, Materials, and Quality generally adopted for Police Uniform and apparel and for the Borough Livery; i-* to which and all matters of detail, full information may be obtained by application at the Town Clerk's Office. No Pledge is hereby given or implied for accept- ing the lowest or any Tender. h v m By Order, STEPHEN BO WEN EVANS, Town Clerk's Office, Brecon, Town Cleric. 24th Nov. 1855. General PRINTING & STATIONERY aŒJ(1)1 üf1)Ü1![Îj11J "REPORTER OFFICE," BULWARK, BRECON. CORRESPONDENCE,. To the Editol, of the" Brecon Reporter." Sir,—The inmates of the Brecon Workhouse beg the favour of you to insert the following :—On the mayor's feast-day we received from John Prothero, Esquire, Mayor of the Borough, a handsome gift, which was distributed amongst us by Mr. Prichard of Berkerley Place. It consisted of tea, sugar, snuff, tobacco, and a cask of prime ale, for which we return our sincere thanks. BRECON NEW WATERWORKS. Loans on Mortgage Debentures. THE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH of the Borough of Brecon, hereby give NOTICE, that they are prepared to receive proposals for Loans bearing interest at £5 per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly, on the security of Mortgages of the General District Rates of the said Borough, granted under the sanction and authority of Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Home Depart- ment. Communications to be addressed to the under- signed, at the office of the Board, Struet, Brecon. By order, .• STEPHEN BOWEN EVANS, Clerli to the Board. Brecon, 22nd Nov., 1865. HAY. rpO BE SOLD at Tregunter, near the Talgarth Railway Station, about 80 Tons of prime well saved HAY.-—Apply to Mr. Trotter, Tregunter, Brynllis.

COUNCIL MEETING. The above meeting, was held on Monday last at the Town Hall, when the following gentlemen were present:—John Prothero, Esq., Mayor in the chair; Aldermen John Williams, Esq., and Col. Pearce, K.H.; Councillors—Messrs. Jno. Morris, Thomas Williams, John Griffiths, John Davies, Phillip Bright, Thomas Trew, Joseph Bass, H. C. Rich, George Cansick, and William De Winton, Esqrs. Mr. Phillips informed the Board that Mr. Evans the Town Clerk, was in a very precarious state of health and could not attend the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting being read, Mr Alderman Williams said that he had received several communications from parties but lie did not feel disposed to allow his private communica- tions to appear in public print. Mr. Cansick moved, and Mr. Rich seconded, that the Board should there and then go into committee on the water question. Mr. Bright moved, and Mr. Davies seconded, that an advertisement be put in the Brecon papers on Saturday, the 25th, requesting all parties having any claim on the Corporation to send in their claim at once.—Carried. Mr. Kirk produced plans for the erection of a house in Llanface, which he said was in compliance with the Act, and for eight houses for Mr. Prothero both were sanctioned, but the plans which he produced for Mr. James Williams, Mountpieasant were .negatived, not being in compliance. The surveyor was also ordered to see to the state of the Vennyfach roadway. The Hall-keeper applied for his suit of clothes. Mr. Morris moved, and Mr. Thomas Williams seconded, that the Board should advertise for the hall keepers clothing, the same time as they did for the police clothing, and that the tradesmen of the town have the preference. Mr. Bright said that there was nothiug in the minutes of his motion respecting the letter carriers' clothing. The Mayor said that Mr. Maybery and himself spoke to the Earl of Brecknock on the subject, and he (the Earl,) promised to see the Lord Lieutenant on the subject. Mr. Morris said that the Board had lost sight of the matter respecting the Neath and Brecon Rail- way Company taking the garden belonging to the Police Station. Mr. Cansick said that he had seen some of the officials, who told him that they had paid £84 into the bank, that being the amount their valuer valued it at. At this stage of the proceedings we were asked to retire, therefore what has been done in the water question we are unable to say. The following Memorial was handed to the Board by Mr. John Griffiths, that the seal of the Corporation may be affixed to it- To the Right Honourable George Frederick Samuel Robinson, Earl De Grey and Ripon, Secretary at War. The Memorial of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Corporation, of the Borough of Brecon, in the County of Brecon, Humbly sheweth-That in or about the year 1843, commodious and extensive Barracks, almost equal to any in the kingdom, were erected in a most healthy and delightful locality, in the Bor- ough of Brecon, at a cost of not less than fifty thousand pounds. That for some years after the erection of the Barracks, it was the practice to station troops, both horse and foot there, to the manifest benefit of an inland town like Brecon and the neighbour- hood, there having been at times, as many as six hundred troops garrisoned there at once. That the practice of quartering troops at Brecon, has been for several years discontinued, for some unknown reason, and the town and neighbourhood have in consequence, most sensibly felt the loss, occasioned thereby. That the Barracks, which are in close proximity to the Railway Station, at Brecon, are in good re- pair, and in a condition to receive troops at anv moment, and that the facilities for the transit of troops by rail to Brecon, by the Hereford, Hay and Brecon I-Cailwity, are, and for some time have been, perfect, and by the completion of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway, connecting Brecon with Pant, for the towns of Merthyr Tvdfil and New- port, and by the Mid Wales Railway to North Wales and Liverpool, and other parts of the king- dom, including the important iron manufactories and works of Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire, have become easily accessable, That it would greatly improve the trade at Bre- con and the neighbourhood, if troops were again as heretofore stationed at Biecon, from the militia of which place many recruits are drawn for Her Majesty's army. Your Meinoralists humbly pray your Lordship that this matter may be taken into your Lordship's serious consideration, And your Memoiialists will ever P,i.az.