The Brecon Reporter and South Wales General Advertiser

SECOISTID DA-Y. SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs. each, with 20 sovs. added. 3 years, 8st. 71bs.; 4 years, 9st. 9lbs.; 5 years, lOst. 4lbs. 6 years and aged, lOst. 71bs. The winner to be sold for X100. If entered to be sold for £80, allowed 5lbs. if for £60, lOlbs. if for £50, 14lbs. if for £40, 18lbs.; if for £30, 21 lbs. if for £20, 28lbs. One mile. To close the evening before running. The First Year of the THIRD BRECON BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs. each, with 40 sovs. added, for foals of 1864; colts, 8st. lOlbs. fillies and geldings, 8st. 71bs.; untried horses or mares allowed 31bs.; but only one allowance, to be claimed at the time of naming. To be run on the Second Day of the Races, 1866 three-quarters of a mile horses that have started three times and never won allowed 51bs. winners of any stake value 200 sovs. to 3lbs. extra. To be run on the First Day of the Races, in 1867, when three-years- old one mile and a half; maiden three-year-olds allowed 71bs.; winners of 200 sovs. to carry 3lbs. extra. If walked over for, or if only two horses start the property of the same person, no public money will be given, and if only two horses start the property of different individuals, only half the public money will be added. 9 subscribers. THE BOROUGH STAKES of 10 sovs. each, 7 sovs. forfeit, and 4 only if declared by the 12th of September, with 50 sovs. added. Handicap. To close and name as for Breconshire Stakes, the winner of which to carry 5lbs. extra. Acceptances to be declared to Messrs. Weatherby on or before the 12th of September. One mile and a half. THE STEWARDS' CUP, value 60 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each. 3 years, 8st. 71bs.; 4 years, 9st. 71bs.; 5 years, 9st. 121bs. 6 years and aged, 9st 121bs. Winners once, 41be. twice, 71bs. thrice or more, lOlbs. extra. Two miles. HUNTERS' STAKE, a Silver Cup (value Twenty-five Pounds, given by the Fund,) added to a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, for Hunters bona fide the property of residents in South Wales, and in the counties of Monmouth and Hereford, and that have not been in a training stable for three months previous to the race, and have not been chargeable for race horse duty during the current year. Gen- tlemen riders, 12st. each. Two miles. THE NURSERY STAKES of 10 sovs. each, h.f., with 40 sovs. added, for Two-year-olds. Han- dicap. Five Furlongs. To close and name as for Breconshire Stakes. Winners after the weights are out to carry 71bs. extra. RAILWAY STAKES of 5 sovs. with 25 sovs. added. Two-years-old, 7st. 2lbs, three, 9st. four, lOst.; five, six, and aged, lOst. 41bs. The winner to be sold for 1120 if entered to be sold for £80, allowed 51bs. if for X40, lOlbs.; if for £ 20,16lbs.; m. and g. allowed 31bs.; horses that have started twice without winning, allowed 3lbs. a winner of a stake of the value of 50 sovs., to carry 5lbs., and of 100 sovs., 71bs. extra. Six furlongs. —————————————_—_——————————

MEMORIAL. A number of friends of the late Mr. William Williams, (Gwilym ap Rhys,) assembled at the Bull Inn, Glyn Tarrell, and appointed a com- mittee for the purpose of raising a public subscrip- tion, to enable them to erect a monument to his memory at Llanspyddid. The chair was occupied by the Rev. J. D. Morgan, vicar of the parish, Mr. John Evans, Post Office, Brecon, treasurer, and JOHN PROBERT, GARNGALED, Secretary. Subscriptions will be thankfully received by either of the above gentlemen. Mr. Williams was a faithful servant to the Odd- fellows and Iforite benefit societies for many years. AN APPRENTICE WANTED TO THE PRINTING BUSINESS. A N Intelligent Youth wanted as an Apprentice to the above Business.—Apply at the Office of this Paper.

TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF BRECON AND TOWN OF LLYWEL. GENTLEMEN, A Vacancy having unexpectedly occurred in the representation of your Borough, through the much lamented decease of the late Marquess Camden, and the consequent elevation of your Representa- tive tothe House of Peers, I beg to announce my- self as a Candidate for your suffrages. o, My political principles having been recently laid before you, it is unnecessary for me now to enter into them at any length, but with reference to the important question of Parliamentary Reform, I shall be prepared to vote for a £6 rating Borough Franchise. As I stated on a former occasion I am desirous of meeting the conscientious objections of those who differ from the Established Church by the adoption of any Measure which may relieve them from the payment of Church Rates. I place full reliance on the Ministry of Lord Derby as capable of conducting the affairs of this great Country with honor and success, and in the event of my being elected your Representative, you may rely on my best endeavours to promote the well being and prosperity of your ancient Borough, I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Your faithful Servant, HOWEL GWYN. Brecon, August 15th, 1866.

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF BRECKNOCK AND TOWN OF LLYWEL. GENTLEMEN, I have completed a most satisfactory and encou- raging canvass the result has exceeded my most sanguine expectations, and leaves no doubt whatever of my ultimate success. To the Electors who have promised me their votes and support, I have to tender my cordial and hearty thanks. It only remains now for the Liberal Party in the Borough to stand true to their principles and to unite together to return me as their Representative in the House of Commons by a triumphant majority. I have already pledged myself to support the principles of Constitutional Reform and Progress so necessary for the good of the Country. Let me remind you it is due to Mr. Gladstone, and the Liberal Party in the House of Commons, that Taxation has been reduced, and that employ- ment has been given to the masses by the increased industry of the Country arising from Commercial Treaties with Foreign Countries,—while the repeal of the Paper Duty has enabled the people to bene- fit by a cheap and wholesome Literature. It is to assist in effecting further Reform in a similar directon that I now seek to enter Parlia- ment as your Representative. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, ALFRED S. CHURCHILL. Brecon, August 30th, 1866.

BOROUGH OF BRECON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY AIR. JOHN PROBERT, At the ROSE AND CROWN INN, in Llanfaes, on THURSDAY, the 6th day of SEPTEMBER, 1866, the following PROPERTY: FIRST All that convenient and well-built Public-house called the Cross Keys; with back-kitchen, brew-house, cellar, extensive yard, piggeries, garden, and an excellent stable attached, situate in Llanfaes, in the Borough of Brecon, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Esther Griffiths, widow, at the annual rent of £16. Also the neat and convenient Cottage immedi- ately adjoining the above premises, with yard, I piggeries, and a small garden attached, now in the occupation of Mr. William Gardener, at the annual rent of 17. These premises are situated near to the Rose and Crown, and have recently undergone complete and substantial repairs, and form an excellent in- vestment. The Sale will commence at 5 o'clock in the afternoon and the A uctioneer solicits a punctual attendance. For further particulars, apply to the AUCTIONEER or to MR. WILLIAM GAMES, Solicitor, Brecon. LLANGORSE COMMISSSION OF SEWERS. TO BE LET, with immediate possession, the Fishery in the Llunfi River, from the outfall of Llangorse lake to Penydre Mill. Sealed Ten- ders, endorsed Llunfi Fishery," and addressed to The Chairman of the Llangorse Commission of Sewers," to be left with the Hall-keeper at the Shire Hall, Brecon, not later than 12 o'Clock at noon, on the 8th of September next. Brecon, BY ORDER. 24th August, 1866.

mtatb. On the 28th ult., Sergeant Major Scott, of the Brecon Royal Rifle Militia, at his residence, the Watton, Brecon, in the 56 year of his age, highly. I respected by the officers, men, and all who knew hitn.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS AND CORRESPONDENTS. All Correspondence and Advertisements to be ad- dressed to the Editor, "Reporter" Office, Bulwark, Brecon, on or before Friday morning. The Editor will not undertake to return rejected communications, and tvishes his correspondents to understand that whatever is intended, jor in- sertion, iitust be verified by the name and address of the writer.

-+- WE are not yet, it appears, sufficiently en- lightened as to the history of the General Elec- tion of 1865. During the recent Session of Parliament, several remarkable narratives were unfolded by the committees appointed to in- quire into the election petitions, and not few members were unseated. In some cases it was thought necessary to seek the appointment of Royal Commissions to visit particular towns, and investigate, on the spot, the manner in which their elections had been conducted. These Commissioners are now pursuing their task, and in the reports of their proceedings the public are having set before them what may be termed the inner life of towns like Great Yarmouth, Lancaster, Reigate, &c., at election time. There is a certain family likeness in all such inquiries, and a certain series of facts is uni- formly elicited when, as in these cases, there has been prima facie proof of bribery. These facts form the basis of the history of an election its characteristic features are supplied by the de- tails, which vary according to locality. Thus, we know well how, on the eve of a general election, two or three candidates, each with his body of supporters, present themselves to the voters of a town, to court the honour of repre- senting them in Parliament. We know the established rule, that before presenting them- selves they should hand over to one or two of the most confidential of their supporters a fund nominally intended to cover the legal expenses of the election. We know, also, how this fund, instead of being suffieient to defray the recognised expenses, with a reasonable margin beyond, is by custom some ten or twenty times in excess thereof. We are also familiar with the entire ignorance of the candidates as to what the surplus can be intended for, the hero- ism with which they shut their eyes to the use that may be made of it, and their rigorous de- termination to ask no questions. We can then readily call up in imagination the committee- room or little back parlour where the 11 man in the moon," or one of his fraternity, disburses the fruits of his candidate's generosity among the free and independent electors, who know the circulating medium by some such name as "beans," "brads," "horse-nails," "soap," or it salt." All this is something more than a thrice-told tale, repeated by almost every elec- tion committee, and, as we have said, it is to details lhat we must turn for novelty. Great Yarmouth stands first in the list of the cases recently investigated. Like other towns, it has its time-honoured institutions, and ap- parently the most cherished is that to which the disagreeable name of bribery has been ap- plied by some outsiders. It is in evidence that this institution has existed in the town for more than one hundred years, so that the electors, to the manner born, have come to regard the suf- frage as an incidental source of their income, or a part of their stock in trade. They have the clearest views on the matter, and express themselves in the most candid terms. One of the candidates at the last election informs us that he was prosecuting his canvas, not en- tirely to his own satisfaction, who thus un- folded his sentiments. I am ready," said he, to lay down my life for Jesus Christ, but I don't consider that it would be a sin to take money for my vote." The candidate informs us that he immediately retired from the eon- test in dismay. Practice makes perfect, and the system of "rewarding "electors for their votes in Yar- mouth was conducted in very methodical fashion. Tickets were distributed, lettered respectively A, B, C, and D. The letter A stood for X5 B represented X 10, and C and D, Y, 15 and X 2 0. There is a respectable suburb of the town, named Gorleston, the inhabitants of which refused to be appeased unless they were en- tered in what a Chancellor of the Exchequer would term schedule D. The price of a "sweep" in Yarmouth, or rather of his vote, is, it appears, £10. Special circumstances regulated the dis- tribution in many cases. One voter made a confidential disclosure to the agent that "His pony was getting old and he wanted another," which he looked to him to supply, and was not disappointed. Several electors evidently set their wits to work to make as good a thing as possible of the election. We hear of one voter who was "sugared" twice by the Conserva- tives and once by the Liberals, and of several who took money from both sides. But other constituencies have their little pe- culiarities at election time. A Yarmouth elec- tor would, perhaps, consider himself the pink of purity and moderation by the side of one of the electors of Reigate. This individual was asked for which side he intended to vote, and at once avowed "for pocket." He had some peas growing in his garden, and the canvasser made the remark, I suppose you want to sell your peas well?" Yes." "What will your conscience allow you to take for them ? Will X 10 be enough ?" "Yes, I'll sell them for ten pounds a row." There were fifteen rows, so that the price asked was X150. We might gather other incidents of equally instructive character from the evidence laid be- fore the Commissions, but these will suffice as examples of the rest. We do not suppose that Yarmouth or Reigate are worse than a score, or scores, of other towns whose delinquencies have never been revealed, but we shall proba- bly have the facts of the same kind to record again and again, until it becomes a rule to make a severe example of convicted culprits.

BRECON. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. These Sessions were held on Saturday last, at the Shire Hall, before H. P. Price, Esq. LARCENY.-Elizabeth Partridge; was summoned, charged by J. Lloyd, Esq., with stealing apples. George Davies deposed that on Tuesday last when he was in the orchard he could see the apple trees which were in the garden shaking he went to see who was there, and found that it was the defendant; she had a hook in her hand with which she was getting them down.—Fined XI including costs, or 14 days. Before H. P. Price and John Lloyd, Esqrs. ASSAULT.-John Lewis, was summoned, charged by David Eckley, for an assault. Complainant deposed that he was a shepherd at Cwmorgwn, in the parish of Cantreff; on Thursday morning on his way back after being driving the sheep up the hill, he met the defendant and asked him why did he not let the sheep alone he then said that he would learn him if he watched him in that manner, and with that struck him with a stick on the eye, and afterwards in different places three or four times, until he fell to the ground, and then kicked him in consequence of the severe injuries which he received, he was obliged to go to a sur- geon.—Fined £1, or 14 days.

BRECON ELECTION. ——— Three public meetings have now been held at the Town Hall, concerning the forthcoming elec- tion, called by David Morgan Thomas, Esq. Bar- rister, one on the night of the 25th ult., the next on Monday night last, and the third on Wednes- day evening last, for the purpose of discussing po- litical matters as connected with the Borough of Brecon, and the electors and non-electors of the Borough. The Hall was crowded to excess on each occasion. The chair was occupied on two oc- casions by the worshipful the Mayor, and on one by Henry Maybery, Esq., the meetings were of a most orderly character every attention being given to the speakers. Mr. Thomas, at the third meet- ing, informed the audience of his intention to withdraw from the contest at present. The third meeting was addressed by several gentlemen, the first being Lord Alfred Churchill, now the only liberal can- didate, addressed the meeting at some lenght. He said that since 1832 the Tory party had been exer- cising a retrograde policy. And the only time when the Conservative statesmen of the day had kept pace with the feeling of the people was when Sir Robert Peel seceded from the Protectionist party, carrying the triumph of free trade against protec- tion. That was in 1846. The French treaty was the policy of a Liberal administration, as was the reduction of the income tax from 7d. to 4d. in the pound, which had been of benefit in the way of in- creasing the capitalist's resources. The French treaty had been opposed by the Conservatives, as had the repeal of the paper duty. He remembered voting with Mr. Gladstone for the repeal of the paper duty, which had not only had the effect of stimulating the minds of the people, but it had in- creased the manufacture of that commodity. When the Conservatives came into power in 18:39, they commenced to consider what they should do for the people, and brought in a bill, notwithstanding they had previously opposed it, for the admission of Jews into Parliament. Now, he should like to know whether this was political honesty. How- ever, this was what they had done, and, in order to retain the reins of power, they would no doubt do something of the same kind again-perhaps they will abolish church rates. Now, the great ques- tions of the Liberal party were, as they had always been, Peace, retrenchment, and Reform." The unparalled magnitude of the recent Reform meeting at Birmingham, at which a quarter of a million of well-behaved men had assembled, was an illustra- tion whether or not the people were earnest and desirous for Reform. After referring to several other topics, his lordship in reply to a question, said that he was not in favor of the ballot, because he would rather see men vote openly, and not in he would rather see men vote openly, and not in any way secret. Mr. Thomas then addressed the^ meeting, and said Gentlemen, I have a very simple duty to perform, and I think I may say I stand here to- night in somewhat honourable position. It is per- fectly true that I came here to ask you to return me as your member, it is perfectly true I thought I could lay before you some claims to go to the House of Commons as your representative. It is perfectly true that I thought it was important that from Wales some men should go to the House of Commons, who was capable of enforcing some of the special claims it has to the appreciation and consideration of the House of Commons. (Hear, hear.) It is perfectly true that I have views upon all the topics so eloquently touched upon by the noble lord, though I may differ with him upon the question of the ballot. (Hear, hear.) It is per- fectly true that I most anxious, and that I coveted the honour to represent you,—and it is perfectly true that had I gratified any personal wishes of my own there would have been but one, and that was the division of the Liberal party. And, gen- tlemen, without egotism, I may say I have done more. I have started a series of public meetings in this Town-hall. Then I was told that the Lib- eral committee would fix upon their candidate. I said the first thing I should do, before I had a committee, was to go to the Town-hall, and not only consult the electors, but the non-electors, be- cause, if we require the Government to hear the voice of the non-elector by admitting him to power, then we ought to consult him. Therefore, I called the first and the second meeting, and, with the noble lord's concurrence have met again to-night. We have, then, had those Liberal demonstrations, owing to the course I adopted with regard to this election. However, if there was no Tory can- didate in the field, I would throw myself before this constituency and this meeting, and test the question aye or nay,—shall I go to Parliament as your representative or not. The speaker then pas- sed on to draw the attention of the meeting to the position of affairs, denouncing, imprimis, the cal- umnies which Mr. Lowe had, during the past ses- sion, heaped upon the working classes whom he had branded as venal, drunken, and ignorant The words themselves were not so important as the fact that they were cheered by the conservative party, but because they might be considered as the spirit which future legislation upon the subject will be taken. The speaker then went on at great length, but for want of space we are compelled to omit. The Rev. H. Griffiths proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Thomas, which was seconded by Lord Churchill. (Applause.) A vote of thanks was also given to the chairman and the meeting terminated.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE SERGEANT MAJOR SCOTT. The Funeral of the late Sergeant Major Scott, of the Brecon Royal Rifle Militia, took place yes- terday. The ceremonial rights were performed by the Rev. David Price, chaplain, at the cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest and most res- pectable we have witnessed for some time past. He was sergeant major of the Brecon Militia from their formation, the first drill instructor with the Brecon Volunteers, the drill instructor at Christ College, in this town, and much respected by all who knew him, He was buried with military honours, 22 of the Volunteers, in charge of sergeant Price, formed the firing party. The"order of the procession was as follows.— Firing Party. Volunteer Band. i. Hearse. 1- Mourners. Militia Staff. — Volunteers. „ U Free Masons. P The Public. The deceased was taken suddenly ill on Tues- day last, with apoplexy, and died shortly after, much to the regret of his friends and relatives. It may be well to add, as many were anxious to know how the chaplain came to read the funeral ceremony on unconsecrated ground, we are infor- med it is in accordance with the rules and rights of the Free Masons, of which Order both the minister and the deceased were members.

marriage. On the 28th ult., at Llyswen Church, by the Rev. Roger Williams, Mr. John Evans, managing and confidencial Clerk with David Thomas, Esq., Solicitor, Brecon, to Esther Emily, daughter of the late Miles Jones, Esq., of Brecon, on which occa- sion the bells of saint Mary's church, in this tonvllt sent forth their merry peals in celebration of the event.

PURE TEA.—The Importations this season 011 Messrs. Johnson, Johnson, & Co., London, are admitted to be the Pitrest- Strongest and Best, they are now sold Eight-pence per lb. cheaper and in packets only— to prevent disappointment see that the name is on each packet-it is sold by Agents in every Town. For Agents in this neigh- bourhood see advertisement in our columns.

LOSCOED, BRECONSHIRE. Important and Valuable Sale of Cattle, Horses, and Sheep. MR. THOMAS THOMAS Has been instructed by the Proprietor JAMES CHALMERS, Esq., to SELL BY AUCTION, on TUESDAY, the 18th of SEPTEMBER, 1866, f LOSCOED, in the Parish of Defynnock, six miles from Brecon, 792 SHEEP: COMPRISING 160 cheviots, two-years-old we- thers, strong and healthy, fit for turnip feeding'* 100 cross wethers, gray faced, three-years-old, for turnip feeding, 80 mountain wethers, fit for the butcher, 340 strong mountain and cheviot ewes, fit for low lambing, 100 cheviot ewes and wether lambs, 12 cheviot rams for crossing with welsh ewes. CATTLE, 20 three-year-old hereford cattle, 7 ditto two-years-old, 14 barrens, four and five- years-old ditto, 1 barren Ayrshire cow, four-years- ^cTross kred cow with calf, 8 Ayrshire heifers m call by an Ayrshire bull, 2 Ayrshire steers, two- years -old, 2 Hereford heifers in calf, 1 Scotch covr and calf, 1 ditto bullock. HORSES, 1 strong gray horse, four-years-old. 1 ditto, coming two-years-o«d> mare and colt, 1 black ditto, two-years-olfv 1 brown ditto, coming two-years-old, 1 cob, 1^2 hands high, steady to ride, 1 four-years-old mare, 12 hands high, 6 mares with suckers, 14 strong mountain ponies of different ages and colours. Refreshments on the Table at Eleven 0' Clock, Sale to commence at One precisely. Five months credit will be given on approved security for all sums above X5. FIRST BRECKNOCKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS. ORDERS for the Week ending SEFTEKBERSth. Officer on duty-G. W. Powell. Orderly Sergeant-L. W. Price Corporal-J. P. Davies. Recruit Drill-Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 p.Jl1. Ball Practice for Registering 2nd and 3rd class, on Monday at 4 p.m. 1st class on Thursday at 4 p.tU. Private Practice, when not Registering, attended by a Non-commissioned Officer. Ammunition may be had from 2 to 4 p.m. By Order, PENRY LLOYD, Orderly Rooms, Watton, Capt. Commanding Brecon, August 30th, 1866. Printed and Published by DAVID WILLIAMS, at his residence on the Bulwark, in the Chapery of Saint Mary, in the Parish of Saint John .he Evangelist, in the County of Brecon —SATURI&T, SEPT 1, 1866.

BREOON RACES, 17th and 18th September, 1866. Stewards—THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT, G. PAYNE, ESQ., CAPTAIN C. LLOYD. Secretary and Trea- surer—Mr. D. BROWN. Cleric, of the Coqti-se- MR. JAMES HALL. Jadge and Olerk of Scales— MR. T. MARSHALL. Starter-MR. MARTIN STARLING, JUNR.