The Brecon Reporter and South Wales General Advertiser

THE map of Europe, to use Pitt's famous ex- pression, is once more doubled up. The events of two or three weeks will have sufficed to ren- der necessary rearrangement of territory on a considerable scale, even if the conflict in Ger- many be brought now to a speedy termination. The success of the Prussians in Bohemia has been followed by their less costly conquest of Moravia, and advance upon Vienna; while on the other side of Germany they have found no difficulty in overcoming the feeble resistance of the forces of the Fedaration. The rapid advance and uniform success of the Prussian arms have been as remarkable as the resolute and unscrupulous spirit which first thrust a wide-spread war upon an unwilling people; and for the time it appears that all the designs and aims of Count Bismarck and his colleagues are to become fully accomplished. Foremost among these designs is that humi- liation of Austria which has now been amply secured. The struggle for ascendancy in the Germanic Confederation between the two great States within its ranks had been becoming more and more eager year by year, and must sooner or later have produced the deadly strife lately witnessed. The rivalry of Austria is now effectually extinguished, and even its existence as a Power in Germany is endangered. With the most German of its provinces in the possession of its enemy, it must probably submit to that operation known among diplomatists as the 11 rectification of frontier," and thus leave Prussia to hold the sway, geographically as well as morally, among the German States. But which of those States may themselves remain under the new order of things, it is at present difficult to foretell. The grasp of the conquering Power has been so comprehensive and effectual, that some of them at least will disappear, either wholly or in part. As to the petty sovereignties and principalities which so thickly sprinkle the German map, the absur- dity of any adjustment" in past times which could permit their existence, is a proof that diplomatic Conferences possess no higher claims to wisdom and foresight than any other human institution. No one, either in or out of Ger- many, would grieve if some dozen or so of those serene and other highnesses were swept away. They have been powerless to protect or secure the interests of the people subject to their rule, and their very existence has served no other purpose than to bring sovereignty into contempt and disrepute. There are other more considerable States of Germany which Prussia would find it less easy to absorb, in the absence both of pretext and cf the assent of the other European Powers. But there can be no doubt that Prussia may well receive an increase of territory without any danger to the balance of power among the great nations of Europe; and therefore such an increase would probably be regarded with calmness and acquiescence in any Conference that may be called to consider the matter. The allotment of territory which followed the close of the great wars with Franee left Prussia in possession of divided provinces, which its states- men may well be excused for aiming to unite. At present if the kingdom should desire to pro- tect its Westphalian provinces, it would be compelled to make an advance through some half dozen intervening States. It would be impossible to find an instance in which a Power thus placed remained permanently content with its position, and the sooner this legitimate source of dissatisfaction is removed, the better for the prospects of future peace. The aggrandisent of Prussia which "must thus almost inevitably follow the war, can properly be no source of jealousý and mistrust in England. The sympathies of this country have been alienated from its former ally, by the wanton selfishness of the course pursued with regard to Denmark, and the recklessness with which Germany has lately been plunged in war. B ut a more moderate demeanour would possibly have caused the aims of Prus- sia to have been regarded, in the main, with interest and approval. It is to the interest of England that Prussia should be a more power- ful State. On the one side there is Russia and on the other France, each of whom may and a powerful inducement to a peaceful policy in the fact that a "strong man" is on their bor- ders. There are additional associations which should lead to a willing acceptance of such a result of the war. The people of Prussia are more nearly akin to our own in habits, in pur- suits, and in religious faith than any other nation on the Continent; and, in the interest of liberty of thought and of progress, we should desire to see such a community in a position not only to hold their own against all comers, but also to exert a powerful influence on the nations around. We may have to wait but a short time now for decisive news, which, indeed, may be on its way while those lines go to press. What- ever may be the ultimate issues, there can be only one desire among right-thinking men at home-that the war may be terminated not only speedily, but in such a manner as to leave behind it a better prospect of peace for the future of Europe than has ever existed under the arrangements of 1815.

BRECON. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.. These Sessions were held on Monday last, at the Guild Hall, before John Prothero, Esq., Mayor, and James Williams, Esq. Charles Thomas, was summoned by Margaret Rushmore, charged with assaulting her. Allowed to settle out of court. Evan Lewis, was summoned by William Dela- hay, charged with assaulting him. Mr. Thos. B. Bishop, appeared for complainant, and defendant's brother appeared for him and admitted the charge. Mr. Bishop said that as the charge was admitted, he would not press it any further, but merely ask their worships, as the defendant was not present, to allow costs and that an apology be made by the defendant for his bad conduct, which was granted. Defendant's brother said he would go and see for his brother, and if he had not gone to the coun- try to work, he would bring him to them. They did not return until after the court rose, and the matter was left to stand over for a week. William Dalton, an irish tramping navvy, was brought up in custody charged with being drunk and riotous on Sunday night last Prisoner said that he had been having a little drop of drink but he was not drunk or riotous. Superintendent Lee deposed that he saw the prisoner on Sunday night last in a very bad state, and had been to the Swan Hotel, and other pub- lic houses demanding beer without any money, and if he should not have it he would commence kicking up a disturbance, he therefore cousidered it best to lock him up. Sent to the house of cor- rection for 14 days. The license of the Flag and Castle Inn, Llanfaes, was transferred from Mr. George Clarke, to Mr. John Lewis, of the Coach.and Horses, in Llanfaes, in this town.

ADJOURNED TOWN COUNCIL AND BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGS. The above adjourned meetings took place at the Council Chambers, at the Town Hall, on Monday last, when the following gentlemen were present; —John Prothero, Esq., mayor, in the chair;— Messrs. John Morris, John Davies, Phillip Bright, Thomas Trew, John Jones, and Doctor Lucas. It was considered advisable to adjourn the meet- ing until Monday next, not to unnecessarily occu- py the time of the members, when Mr. Morris said that before he would move the adjournment of that meeting, he would move that the Watch Committee should make it convenient to meet on the evening of Thursday the 19th, the members of the whole Board constituted the Watch Committee, he would therefore move that they should meet as a Committee, and not as a public Board. It was unanimously agreed that the Committee should meet on Thursday evening. The Town Clerk then read the minutes of the last meeting, and in reply to Mr. Bright, stated, that he had attended the County Roads Board, and the best report that he could give was, that every motion was moved, seconded, and negatived, which was of some importance to the Board of Health, according to their own shewing it was a save of £220. Mr. Bright said that he wished to be understood with reference to the drainage, that he did not in- tend money to be borrowed for the drainage of Llanfaes alone, but for the drainage of the whole town. Some conversation followed concerning the foot path near the Castle Hotel, after which it was un- derstood that the sum of £3 be allowed for tempo- rarily repairing the same. Mr. Bright called the attention of the Board to the new slaughterhouse in Market street, he con- sidered that it was a serious matter that such a nuisance should be allowed to exist in a street po- pulated as that is, and with the powers in the possession of the Board by Act of Parliament, it was a shame that such a state ot things should be allowed, and appealed to the Town Clerk for in- formation. He also wished to know if Mr. Cobb had paid the X210 due from the Markets Com- mittee. The Town Clerk said that he had written to Mr. Cobb, but had received no reply, he thought Mr. Cobb was from home. With regard to the Slaughterhouse, if it could be proved a public nui- sance, its removal would most necessarily follow by a course of law, there was a report concerning the matter entered in the book of the Inspector of nuisances. It was ordered that Mr. Cobb be served with a proper notice. Mr. Bright moved, and Mr. Morris seconded, that unless the X210 due from the Markets Com- mittee be paid by Saturday next, proceedings be taken to recover the same. Some little conversation ensued after which it was agreed that the Town Clerk should see Mr. Cobb. The Mayor then read a letter from James Wil- liams, Esq., requesting the Board to erect iron seats on the Captains' walks, which would be most conducive to the health of invalids and aged peo- ple, who walked that way. On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Jones, the Board was unanimous in complying, but that the amount of what they would cost should be ascertained before they were erected- The Finance Committee was ordered to meet on the evening of the first of August, and the meeting was adjourned until next Monday.

MARRIAGE REJOICIGNS AT BRECON. Thursday the 12th July, 1866, will long be re- membered by the tenantry of the Marquess Cam- den, Lord Lieutenant of this county, being the day on which the Earl of Brecknock M.P., eldest son of the Marquess Camden, K.G., was married to Clementine Augusta Spencer Churchill, sister to the present Duke of Marlborough. The tenantry, expres- sive of their desire to celebrate the event in the best way they could, were busily engaged the two days previous in hauling large quantities of fuel wood for erecting huge bonfires at various places, the largest being erected on the Crng hill, by Mr. H. Edwards, of Upper Pontwilim, 30 ft. in diameter and 30 ft. high, which was ignited amidst loud cheering at 9 p.m.; during the day parties on the Crug had enjoyed themselves with various kinds of rural sports, in which Mr. Phillip Bright took an active part, and handed the prizes to the successful competitors The towers of the three churches sent forth their merry peals during the day. The band of the vo- lunteers, conducted by Mr. Teague, paraded the town for about 4 hours. The bonfire on the Crug was visible for 10 miles round. Health and long life and happiness to the Earl and Countess of Brecknock" was heartily received amidst prolonged cheers, there being plenty of cwrw da on the Crug for the occasion. Large bonfires were blazing away at Pentwyn, Llanfrynach, and at Tylerybrythos, Cantreff.

LECTURE ON QUEENSLAND. Mr. Jordon, Queensland Commissioner, deliver- ed two able lectures on the above subject, at the Town Hall, on Monday and Tuesday evenings last, the chair was taken on Monday by J. Prothero, esq. mayor, and on Tuesday, (D. Thomas, Esq., being from home,) by the Rev Charles Griffith. The Hall was well filled on both evenings. The audi- ence were most attentive to the lecturer until he had concluded, with the exception of frequent ap- plause, the subject being unusually interesting and masterly handled, both for and against emi- gration, as to who should and who should not emigrate, and the why and the wherefore certain classes only should emigrate to Queensland. -We are compelled for want of space this week to insert but a brief notice of the proceedings, but in our next issue further report will be made.

SUDDEN DEATH AND INQUEST. On Wednesday morning last a report reached Brecon that Mr. William Philips, Farmer, Pom- pren, in the parish of Cantreff, in this County, had been brutally murdered by some shepherds, near Glanrhyd public house, on the road leading from Brecon to Merthyr. On Thursday, an inquest was held before James Williams, Esq., coroner, to enquire into the cause of death, which will be found in the following evidence.—Mr. D. W. J. Thomas watched the pro- ceedihgs for Jenkins, and Mr. G. W. Powell for the friends of the deceased. John Price, shepherd, deposed Jenkins and me were fighting he had hold of me by the hair, pul- ling me down and kicking a little the deceased came up to us I saw him we were then by the garden wall; I did not see any person touch him I did not see Jenkins touching him; when we were fighting it was from 7 to 9 p.m. I saw deceased very poorly, and I went and told them at his home that he was too poorly to ride home they were gone to bed I told the servant girl. Mr. North, surgeon, deposed: I was called up about 2 a.m. on the morning of the 18th, by Mr. Phillips, deceased's son, who said his father was dead at Glanrhyd; I went there, and found deceased sitting in a chair dead, apparently for some hours about 3 p.m. the same day, I made a post mortem examination on the body; I did not find any ex- ternal mark, only a little mark on the right ear, also a little mark under, which might have been caused by a fall from the settle I dont think it could be done by a fist, but it might there was no internal marks of any violence the heart was rather large I found in the brain a clod of blood about the size of a hen's egg, which was the cause of death, which is commonly called appoplexy appoplexy might have been caused by many things —excessive heat, drinking, excitement, fall, or from a blow, or many other things the cause of his death was from the bursting of a blood vessel, the cause of which I cannot say. After Mr. North's evidence was taken, the cor- oner requested the court to be cleared the coroner and jury were left together for some time, when the public were admitted again, and the coroner said the jury wished to hear the evidence of two more men, in consequence of some rumour that deceased had foul play. Howell Thomas, shepherd, deposed: I was at Glanrhyd before the parties came there I was out at the back about some sheep, and when I came in the kitchen the parties were out fighting in the front of the house I went out and saw Jenkins had hold of John Price's hair, and had him on the ground, and saw decesed going towards John Price like if he was going to pick him up I did not see Jenkins or any one touching him I did not see any sign of drink on him I believe he was quite sober he seemed to be a man of 20 years of age, so nimble. Lewis Lewis deposed: I am the landlord of Glanrhyd public house: I remember the parties here, and they were fighting outside I saw de- ceased in the crowd I went, to him and caught in his arm, and told him that he ought to be ashamed of himself stopping there an old'man like him he paused a little, and turned and went into the house; I went after him in less than a minute and locked the door he was then sitting on the bench I went to the back kitchen or the bar, I cannot say which I was no time hardly, when I returned I saw deceased falling from the bench quite helpless, and never spoke a word his breathing was quite easy we carried him into the parlour, and he died in about two hours. Thomas Evans, deposed He was in the row, and heard what the landlord said he did n0t see any one touching him, and that no one helped him into the house. The Coroner addressed the jury at some length, after which he asked if there was any one present who could throw any further light upon the matter, as so many different reports had gone abroad, which were quite groundless. The jury then re- turned a verdict of "died from appoplexy."

THE AGED IRISH JUDGES. That a Judge should hang on year after year in order that he may keep his appointment for a suc- cessor of one political party, and that when he has made things safe he should slip off his seat while the favoured lawyer slips on it, we think, not a high-minded or a delicate proceeding. But this is by no means the worst part of the last week's transactions. Lord Derby, much to his credit, was desirous of appointing to the Irish Chancellorship a gentleman who is the acknowledged head of the Irish Bar and is not more distinguished by his talents than of his opinions. But, unhappily, moderation and liberality are not virtues which Irish Tories appre- ciate. The qualities which, in the opinion of Englishmen, would have made Mr. Brewster the fittest man for the Chancellorship, were exactly those which made him unpopular with the thor- oughgoing men of the party. A dead set was made at Mr. Brewster, and it was declared that if the chief judical appointment in Ireland was con- ferred on one of the enemy" a heavy blow would be given to the principles of party allegiance. We forbear to name the alleged leaders in this grand remonstrance, for no doubt they will shortly take the opportunity of proclaiming their victory. Lord Derby has allowed himself to be controlled by this faction among his supporters, and has revoked an appointment which would have proved satisfactory to the great body of his English followers, which would have conciliated Irish opinion, and have been viewed as a guarantee of wise counsels by the nation at large. It being necessary to choose another Chancellor^ the Government was in diffi- culty. It is Possi^e vf1 yhiteside may have thought of himself for the post, but there are things that cannot be done even in Dublin, and one of them is to place Mr. Whiteside at the head of the Irish magistracy. He wil], it is understood, take the seat which the aged Chief Justice Lefroy has so persistently kept for him. To the high office of Chancellor Lord Derby has appointed Lord Justice Blackburne, who is now in his 85th year, and whose strength and faculties are almost gone. Now, we cannot help seeing, that here, also, some- thing in the way of a convenient resignation is pro- posed. W hen a man of 85, worn down by age and infirmities, is placed in an office which he can- not in the course of things hold long, it is impossi- ble not to suspect that a place is being kept for somebody. Whatever arrangements may be con- templated, we protest against the appointment being made at all. Mr. Blackburne is simply un- nt to perform the duties of Lord Chancellor, and it is not creditable that the public interests should be committed to him. The Conservatives in 1852 raised Mr. Lefroy to the Chief Justiceship when he was 78 years old, and have been the cause of the inefficiency that has weighed on that Court for the last 10 years at least. They now make a Chan- cellor of 85, and sacrifice the interests of every suitor in Ireland during the term of office. But all is not yet told. Mr. Napier was the Conserva- tive Chancellor in 1858. He is a man of ability and a fair lawyer, but he is deaf. He enjof pension of £4,000 a year, which no one gru., j him. But when the aged Blackburne is i'a|- from the Lord Justiceship, to the Chancellors' the deaf Napier is chosen to succeed him. leave our readers to judge of the fate of suitors1 equity. The highest legal appointments such transcendent importance that who make$! should rise above the spirit of political partisan811' or tactics. But here we find men placed on Bench who are not only unsuitable, but abSOlue ineffective. We trust that it is yet possible to1 voke these appointments, which can only injuly which most certainly will injure—all who ha^ a share in them. Let Mr. Napier keep his pe"SI,j( and Mr. Blackburne retire on his. There is 4" enough of ability at the Irish Bar to furnish'; new Judges, even though political or profess1" jealously exclude Mr. Brewster.—Times. jealously exclude Mr. Brewster.-Tintes.

TRECASTLE. I MARRIAGE REJOICINGS OF LOO BRECKNOCK. „ J It having been made known at j Llywell that the marriage of Earl Brecknock. Lady Clementine Augusta Spencer ChurchilMjeJ to the present Duke of Marlborough, was place on Thursday, the 12th inst., the ten#url the Marquess of Camden, the noble Earl's JJJJ and the inhabitants of the place, evinced a (4 to celebrate the event in a becoming manned juj Wednesday, the tenantry were busily hauling a large quantity of wood, prepara^ 2 a huge bonfire for Thursday evening on *e hill. J T? 1 -fcjarly on Thursday morning, two the inscription "Brecknock and his JA placed on the Church Tower at Llywell, M School Tower at Trecastle, and during the ift Llywell and National School bells sent A merry peal. At 2 p.m. a procession, ■with |$: banner in front with the inscription ''Su(:c #! Lord Brecknock and his Bride," was formed National School-room, headed by the vica^AjL parish, the Rev. L. Price, and first direct steps towards Llywell, from whence, joined by the attendants of the Sunday; they paraded the streets of Trecastle, sing'11* f! rily verses suitable to the joyful oceasi0'?' jk their return to the school-room they were u Supplied with tea and cake, and all the ji people as well as the children enjoyed heartily. After tea the procession was again and the whole company after amusing with all kinds of games until dusk, Pr05 L/j ards Penvay hill to witness the firing of the -,4 which very soon brightly ignited, and seI1soj large glaring flames, and its illumination served from all the valleys and hills surro']" J A great concourse of people assembled, wh° drank the health, and wished every prosper' jj Lord Brecknock and his Bride. Several J of cheers were also warmly and loudly #Lr the happay pair, Maquis of Camden, Lo^ I j Pratt, Ladies Pratt, and the rest of the The following lines composed for the °c J were sungfby the school children:- God bless the Earl of Brecknock, i; And his illustrious Bride,_ | In whose most worthy union, j. We feel a joyous pride; And now they are united, We wish them every glee, May Brecknock and his lady, I Have true felicity. 3 God bless, &e. [ Come let us all at Llywell, 1 Unite and warmly say, I Long life and health we wish th^' J From this auspicious day J And should they come amongst J As earnestly we pray, I We 11 try to do them honour, I In our own humble way. tf God bless, &c. '1.

IMPORTANT TO FRIENDLY SOOI I & At the Llanelly County Court a the secretaries of the Foresters' Friend y whose lodge is at the Ship and Cast e, « were sued by T. Griffin, late cabdriver and Caatle, to recover £ 7 for sick Pa?,, pgg, .■ period he had been afflicted with Judge (Mr. Bagshawe) said he court, taken full notes of the case, and {■ carefully read all the papers put in. ^irA that by the rules of this friendly society 11 ought to have been appointed, but none » iC\ named, consequently jurisdiction was gi^ M court. The only question was as to tll ;cn sick pay, and the question arose whether .• included "lunacy." Mr. Reesinterpo^'1! jt j Dr. Thomas had expressed an opinion tha not lunacy, but an affection of the bram, fs <> by an accident, which produced mental »» jflf His Honour said that the word sickness A society's rules did not mean sickness aris% m the brain. Mr. Rees Dr. Thomas is tteJ to-day. His Honour Then the case adjourned. The relief by the society ,o tor cases of temporary sickness, and thi m all probability be insane for life. -J'u power to make a donation, and m°ra ^iade sent by way of a donation should be n c0llrs'! without prejudice, I would suggest tha ol D

To the Editor of the Brecon JRzV0* | SIK,—Will you, or some of your reaC^e Ki inform the public why so many dogs 0f J large during these hot days in the boro con 1 In other towns I see notices F ji this practice. I presume the Sergean jry J is too busily engaged in hunting^ up s att< l ing drafts," to attend to such a trifling g ] mad dog abuts. There,should be in the way of confining the dogs for a w g| cially as we are weekly hearing of dea j Hydrophobia. „ f AN OBSERVE Brecon, July 18th, 1866. |

PURE TEA.—The Importations this seasj Messrs. Johnson, Johnson, & Co., J admitted to be the Purest—Strongest and they are now sold Eight-pence per lb. in packets only-to prevent disaffO^]tm^ that the name is on each packet—it Agents in every Town. For Agents in this j bourhood see advertisement in our columns. I I, Printed and Published by DAVID WII&H his residence on the Bulwark, in the ■- of Saint Mary, in the Parish of Saint Evangelist, in the County of Brecon JULY 21, 1866.