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SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 1840.

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embark and disembark at all states of the tide, whilst at this latter place, Steamers might ar- rive and depart a considerable time before high water, and they would neither be subject to, nor the cause of, the inconvenience attendant on plying into the harbour amongst the vessels lying there. When our splendid Pier is com- pleted, however, every obstacle of this descrip- tion that can be urged, will at once be removed; but, even now, we fearlessly assert that Aberystwith Harbour affords greater safety and security than that of Swansea, and many other harbours whence Steamers regu- larly ply. That the Town and Neighbourhood would be materially benefited by the establishment of Steam-packets, on a prudent scale, we think there cannot be any doubt; and we are en- couraged to hope that the proper steps towards the attainment of so desirable an object will soon be taken, having heard it hinted that a probability exists of the subject receiving that attention which it really appears to demand. Llanayron, the hospitable mansion of our es- teemed High Sheriff, Major Lewis, has been the scene of much gaiety during the week;—the worthy Major has been entertaining a large party of friends, among whom we may name Mrs. Walsh, Miss Walsh, Miss Richardes, R. 0. Powell, Esq., Captain Walters, Pryse Lewes, Esq., John Goldie Walker, Esq. &c. &c. Aberystwith Harbour During the present week, a number of workmen, belonging to Mr. Page, have been employed by the Trustees of the harbour for the purpose of deepening the Dock, a very important improvement, and which, when completed, will allow of the larger Vessels proceeding at once to the Wharf, for the purpose of unloading their cargoes thereby saving, not only the expences attendant oil the using of; Carts on unloading the Vessels, but also the time which hitherto has been expended in conse- quence of their not being able to discharge their cargoes except at low water. The very judicious and systematic manner in which the work is progressing, ensures its being completed as it ought to be, in a very short space of time. Wreck of the Lee Steamer—We copy, below, a paragraph from the Shipping and Mercantile Gazette, from which it appears that the poor fellow, Nelson who was abandoned on the 3rd mst. in the Lee Steamer, was picked up by the Elizabeth, Capt. Evan Jenkins, about 7 o'clock in the evening of the 4th inst. On the same night, the steamer went down, head-foremost, and the raft which was washed a-shore at Aberystwith last week, was the only chance of es- cape which poor Nelson would have had, if he had not been hailed by the Elizabeth. We think, how-- ever, the public would have been better satisfied if Nelson had explained how it came to pass that he was left alone in the steamer when her own crew were taken out of her in consequence of her sinking state. It is also an unaccountable fact that, notwith- standing he was desired to keep a light upon deck by the Echo's men, that vessel was out of his sight in the morning. The Lee was ori- ginallybuilt for two gentlemen in Cork, at a cost, we believe, of X7,300, and had plied for upwards of a dozen years between Cork and Cove. She subse- quently belonged to the Cork Towing Company, who sold her, about a month since, to a person in Liver- pool, for JJoOO. This person intended to send her to the West India Islands, and on the 27th ult. she left Cork harbour for Liverpool, where she was to have undergone a thorough repair; but she had not steamed far beyond the lighthouse, when the water gained so rapidly in her hold that the crew ran her into Dun- more for safety. Here she was temporarily repaired and again put to sea. BARROW-Sept. 8 We have to announce further par- ticulars of the loss of the Lee (s), of Cork, on the testimony of Captain Evan Jenkins, of the Elizabeth, of New Quay, and a seaman left on board by the Echo, of Dublin, after taking the crew from the steamer, which is as follows On Thursday, the 3rd Sept., the Echo, Evans, of Dub- lin, on her passage, from South Shields for Dublin, fell in with, in St. George's Channel, the Lee (s), of and from Cork for Liverpool, in a sinking state, and took from her the crew, consisting of master and three more hands, and put one of the Echo hands on board, named James Nelson, and took the steamer in tow, after having her in tow the tow-line parted, but as soon as the Echo conveniently could put about, she bore down upon the steamer and hailed the seaman, and Captain Evans told Nelson to keep he steamer's head to the north, and keep a light upon deck, which the seaman Nelson did, and after the Echo making another tack she went round the Lee (s), and said nothing, and he never saw her afterwards, so Nelson was left in the steamer, after being abandoned by her own crew, and left by himself, one night and one day without any provision: fortunately on the 4th Sept., about 7 o'clock in the evening, the Elizabeth, of New Quay, Captain Evan Jenkins saw the Lee (s) in distress, and bore down upon her, and as soon as convenient sent his boat and two hands on board, and took her in tow. The two hands sent on board and the seaman Nelson baled for two hours, the pump being choked, but finding it impossible to keep her up, they took to the boat, and before the hands got on board the Elizabeth, the Lee (s) went down head foremost, and was not seen afterwards. She sunk about 10 miles N. of New Quay Head. The Eliza- beth, Jenkins, arrived at Barrow, and landed the seamen on the 8th instant, and a small subscription was set on foot by Mr. Thomas Hodgson, P. C., at Barrow, and Captain Evans, Mr. Barren, and other generous masters of vessels as stated in our report of that day, to enable Nelson to go to Dublin to meet the Echo again. Great praise is due to Cap- tain Jenkins for his kiudness towards poor Nelson. Nelson is a fine looking young man about 21 years of age, and had given all hopes of ever being on land again, the only hope he had was, he had made a good raft to take to in case she went down. SERIOUS ACCIDENT On Tuesday last, as a team of five horses belonging to a tenant of Sir John Edwards, of Greenfields, near Machynlleth, was re- turning from Aberystwith with a load of Timber, about 7 tons in weight, from the Timber Yard of Rice Jones, Esq., the waggoner, previously to de- scending Cefnhendre hill, about a mile and a half from Aberystwith, locked one of the hind wheels; the waggon had not, however, proceeded far, before the chain broke, and the load being so unusually heavy, it overpowered the horses and was upset. A very valuable horse was killed on the spot, and ano- ther, the shaft horse, was so seriously injured that it is not expected to live. It is much to be wished that the present dangerous hills on the Machynlleth road could be altogether avoided this, however, can alone be done by going through the village of Llanbadarn, and making a new road for a few miles following the course of the Rheidol, and then forming a junction with the present road to Machynlleth at Bow street. The increased distance by this new line would be more than compensated, by the safety, as well as expedition, with which the journey would then be performed. The Weather.-Aberystwitli, on Wednesday last, was visited by a series of violent squally storms of wind, alternately from the North-west and North- east, which continued more or less throughout the day. In the evening, when the wind abated, the rain descended in torrents. On Thursday, however, the morning opened very delightfully, and we were fa- vored with a beautiful autumnal day. The numerous families at present sojourning in Aberystwith, which is more full of fashionable Visitants than it has been at any former period during the season, have, during the past week, been able to avail themselves of the numberless interesting rides and drives which abound in this neighbourhood and it is expected, from present appearances, that September and October will be our gayest months. September Fair.-Our fair on Wednesday last was but thinly supplied with cattle, which, perhaps, may be attributed to the plenty of keep in the neighbour- hood. There were a few good cobs, which, as is ge- nerally the case, were sold at good prices. Important Stock sales in the neighbourhood.—We beg to refer our readers to our advertising columns for particulars of two very important sales of Cattle, which are shortly to take place. The first is on the 23rd instant, at Plascrug, about half a mile from Aberystwith, (advertised in our paper of the 5th instant,) which comprises in addition to a number of superior Horses, Ponies, &c. twenty-five Dairy Cows, several of them pure Alderneys, which have attained so much celebrity in Aberystwith and neigh- bourhood, that a very spirited competition may be fairly calculated on. Mr. George Goode's well known talents have been secured by His Grace the Duke of Newcastle, for Wednesday, the 7th of October next, when that Gentleman will submit to public sale at Hafod, an immense stock of valuable Ayrshire and Highland Scotch Cattle, many hundred high-bred Cheviot and Scotch Sheep, pre-eminently calculated for our Welsh mountains, besides some well-bred Ponies, quick steppers, possessing perfect symmetry. This rare opportunity of purchasing from a stock selected with so much care and judgment as that about to be offered to the public at Hafod, occurs in consequence of His Grace having let two of his extensive demesne Farms and the 7th of October is looked forward to with intense interest, as a meeting of Agriculturists from all parts, Graziers, as well as Breeders, will congregate on that day at Hafod, attracted by a sale so unusually important. We congratulate Mr. Goode on the fine opportunity afforded him for displaying his ability on the occa- sion. At the Sale of Stock, of Mr. Heptinstall, on the 16th instant, in Laugharne Marsh, by Mr. George Goode, extraordinary prices were obtained for short horned Durham Cattle, the two-year-old Heifers sold on an average for upwards of £18. each, a Bull Calf for Y,12 10s., and other Stock in proportion. This result shews beyond a doubt that prime Stock is re- quired by the country and appreciated by it. Ilafod Church We have to record a splendid in- stance of munificence on the part of His Grace the Duke of Newcastle, the noble owner of Hafod. Many of our readers are aware that a fine marble monument to the memory of Col. Johnes, the late pro- prietor of Hafod, executed by Westmacott, has been remaining in the sculptor's hands, though com- pleted, for some years past. The Noble Duke, whose good taste or feeling we know not most to admire, has purchased this monument, and it is about to be forthwith erected in the church at Hafod. The cost to His Grace of this monu- ment, and the expence of its erection, &c. will amount to little less than a thousand pounds, while it rescues from comparative oblivion a beautiful speci- men of the skill of one of our greatest masters. Surely, the lovers of the Fine Arts must feel greatly indebted to His Grace's liberality; and if his noble example were more frequently followed, we should have less occasion for now and then feeling compelled