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REVIEW OF THE CORN TRADE.…
REVIEW OF THE CORN TRADE. I The return of heavy rains has again brought floods into the low-lying districts, and put most of the heavy soils out of working order but the light lands on elevated positions have already received a portion of spring corn with every prospect of this rapidly appear- ing above ground. There are, however, more fears about the extra-luxuriance of the wheat plant, and a check to ita progress is much needed. The winter of 1869 seems as likely to be remarkable as the summer of 1868 for the cold period has scarcely, exceeded a week. But it must be remembered that the high tem- perature ruling is not the effect of legitimate solar heat, but of electric'ty, which is as fickle as the thunder- cloud and may leave behind it some sportiveness very disastrous to all forward vegetation. Should the present heat, however, be carried through the entire spring, we shall be astonishingly forward in everything. Whether the late fearful earthquakes have thrown more heat into the Gulph stream, or whether our planet's subterraneous fires have generally increased in intensity we mast leave to philosophers to discover and report, but the unusual fordwardness is a surprising fact. The wet and warmth have told very unfavourably on newly-thrashed samples, ordinary thatching not being ft sufficient protection, and therefore some have been exhibited after an Indian summer as rough as grains, all being more or less deteriorated in condition. This, coupled with the probability of an early opening of the Northern ports, has quite paralyised the trade and placed it for a time completely at the mercy of millers 10 far as the manufacture and sale of flour has been concerned, with more difficulty and risk. Prices, there- fore, have gone down Is to 2s which about brings the lowest point yet touched since harvest, and all spring corn has been declining, especially barley, of which there will doubtless be an unusual breadth sown, from the price this was realized. The cattle, once imperilled "J v Ol a 1.1 hvt gut ulJJ.vue;4 ilkv "C.6boo or the season well, from the continued growth of esculents and grass, the effect of the wet being counterbalanced by the extra warmth. All Europe has felt the influence of the weather and English markets, but without the Bane depreciation. New York was rather dearer in breadstuff a, with more export trade.
THE CORN TRADE. ---- 1
THE CORN TRADE. 1 With the exception of a large foreign arrival of barley the grain supplies of last week were short. Exports, 729 qrs malt, 190 qrs oats, and 328 cwt flour. English wheat 4,652 qrs, foreign 435 qrs. The show of fresh 1 samples this morning was very small, and condition mostly bad. The small portion in really fine condition was held at previous rates, the rest being neglected. There was a better attendance, and low foreign had more inquiry, all good qualities being held at unaltered rates. Country flour, 20,092 sacks foreign, 1,451 sacks 4,153 barrels. The trade in Norfolk remained V6ry dull, though nominally unchanged. It was the same with foreign sacks and barrels. Town-made was with- out change. Maize, 3,026 qrs. This grain was dull at Is per qr less money. British barley 2,180 qrs., foreign 22,140 qrs. The whole trade was much depressed, and all qualities, both British and foreign, fully Is to 2s down. The malt trade was heavy and tending to decline. English oats, 433 qrs Scotch, 625 qrs Irish, 1,163 qrs foreign, 14,439 qrs. Though the supply was only moderate, the great reduction in barley influenced rates, which were 6d per qr easier. Native bans, 290 qra foreign 1,800 qrs. The trade was quiet, but un- changed. English peas, 205 qrs, foreign none. There was no change to note. Linseed, 4,257 qrs. Exports 2,394 qrs. Seed was calm, and cakes 5s per ton lower. Cloverseed not yet in active request; prices much the same. Tares sold slowly, without quotable differ- ence. OOBRINT 7BICES OP BRITISH GRAIN AND FLOUR IN MARK-LANE Shillings per Qr. I Shillings per Qr. Wheat-ex and IOata English po- ]tent, white, 53 to 59! tato. 32 35 Ditto, fine old .— Ditto, Scotch feed Ditto, red, new 47 — 51 Ditto, potato — — — Ditto, old. Irish feed, white 21 27 Norfolk, Lincoln- Ditto, fine 28 30 shire A York- Ditto, black. 22 —26 shire, red. 45 49 Ditto, fine. 28 30 Ditto, old IBeans-Uazagan 40 42 Barley 35 — 39 Ticks 40 -42 Grinding 32 35 Harrow. 43 45 Chevalier, 45 50 Pigeon. 48 62 Distilling 41 43 Peas-new, white, Kalt-Essax, Nor- boilers 42 45 folk and Suffolk 69 — i Maple 45 — 47 Ditto, fine. Gray. 41—42 Kingston, Ware, Flour-Town house- and town-made 69 j holds, per sack of Ditto, fine o 280 Ibs. 42 47 £ rown 55 1 Count ry 32- 33 aye ..oo o.O.. 1,'M <0 i Oat> ■Bnrlish feed 28 34 Norfolk & Suff. olk, oil ehore. 31 32 ARRIVALS THIS WEEK. Wheat Barley Oats. Beans Peas. Flour Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Sacks brls English. 4652 2160 433 200 205 2«092 Scotoh.. 20 625 — lriab.. 1163 Foreign, 435 22140 14439 1800 1451 4153 Total 5087 24320 16660 2690 205 21543 4153
COUNTRY MARKETS.
COUNTRY MARKETS. CARDIGAN, 6th.-Our market was in a healthy state, according to previous prices, viz., wheat 6s 6d to 7s barley 4:8 to 4s 6d oats 2s 8d to 3s per bush. FISHGUARD, 4th.-The weather during the past week has been wet and stormy. The attendance at market was but small, but there was a very good supply of corn. Wheat 6s to 6s 6d barley 4s to 48 3d oats 2s to 3s per bushel. CARLISLE, 6th.-There was a good supply of wheat at our market to-day, selling at a slight reduction, in some cases, upon the quotations current last week. There was no change in barley the demand, for oats was good, at last week's rates. Prices: Wheat, white, new, 18s to 218 wheat, red, new, 17s to 19s; barley, new, 14s to 16s oats, potato, new, 9s 6d to 1 Is 6s per Carlisle bushel. DONCASTER, 6tb.-Our market was this morning mod- erately supplied with wheat, and the downward tendency of late markets was checked, all descriptions being pretty well sold up, at last week's quotations—namely, new wheat, 18a to 19s fine 20s to 22a per load; old wheat the same. There was no alteration in the value of barley. Grinding sorts made from 40s to 42s fine, 44a per qr malting barley from 44s to 46s fine, 48s to 608 ditto. MALTON, 6th.—Wheat was in fair supply and firm. Barley not so largely offered. but prices about same, and oats showed no change. Wheat 1,504 qrs, at 47s 4d; barley, 845 qrs, at 39s 6d; and oats, 113 qrs, at 26s lOd per qr, averaged. Potatoes on account of the mild season and the growth in the pits, are 10s the ton weaker. Rounds, wholesale, are now £ 3 10s and flukes, jM to 94 4s per ton. Dealers are quite puzzled with the forward season. NBWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, 6th.-The trade during the week has ruled exceedingly quiet, but holders generally have refused to respond to the heavy decline noted in Mark-lane on Monday in wheat; consequently, only a moderate business pas resulted, at about previous rates -52ø having been said for extra south county red and best red Danish, up to 56s for fine mixed Danstic. At our market this morning we had a free delivery of wheat from the growers, but the arrivals proved light from other quarters. At the commencement of the market the trade flagged, but on our farmers submitting to a reduction of Is per qr a ready clearance was effected. Upon the whole the condition was not equal to last week. South Country and foreign being held for the full terms of this day se'nnight. NORWICH, 6th. —The wheat trade at this market to- day ruled somewhat lower than last week in some cases a reduction of Is per qr was submitted to. A fair supply of barley was offered, but with a dull trade business was restricted, and a reduction of 6d to Is per qr on all qualities. In other articles little doing. During the past week the weather has been very fine and spring-like, but the lands are still too wet to admit of general preparations for spring sowing. White wheat (weighing 64lb to 651b), 528 to 56s; red ditto (weighing 631b to 651b), 48s to 51s; best malting barley (weighing 561b to 571b), 50s to 52s runs ditto (weighing 551b to 661b), 4711 to 498; distilling ditto (weighing 511b to 531b), 40a to 42s oats 30s to 32s per qr Flour, 33s per sack. Averages :—Wheat, 1,958 qrs, 50s lOd barley, 4,047 qrs, 48a 6d. NOTTINGHAM, 6th.—There was about an average supply of wheat at our Corn-Exchange to-day for the time of the year, but the condition of the grain was very varied. Business was slack, but selected sorts were the same as last week damp quotations were cheaper. White wheat, 53s to 57s red, 50s to 52s malting barley 47s to 53s oats, 30s to 36s beans, 52s to 56s peaa 48s to 50s per qr. Corn averages for the week ending February 1 Wheat 655 qrs at 52s 9 barley, 557 qrs, at 50s 5d; oats, 60 qrs, at 31s 7 d beans, 22 qrs, at 528 9jd peas, 5 pra, at 46s per qr. READING, 6th.—In the Corn-Exchange there was a moderate show of samples of wheat, and the majority of parcels came to hand in a damp and inferior condi- tion. Although there was a degree of inactivity in the trade even for the best descriptions, farmers succeeded in obtaining fully the terms of the previous week. The secondary and inferior sorts were but little sought after, and, even at a reduction of from Is to 2s, few sales could be effected. Fine parcels of white wheat were quoted at 56s to 58s secondary, 53s to 56s; and inferior, 49s to 52s. Fine red wheat, 52s to 55s secondary, 48s to 51s; and inferior, 47s to 49s. Malt- ing barley was in very short supply, and the demand was so slow that prices receded Is. The market was heavy for distilling and grinding parcels, and these could only be quitted at a decline of Is to 2s from the rates of the previous week. Fine parcels or malting 48s to 52s distilling, 44s to 48s and griuding, 30s to 33s. There was a fair inquiry for oats required fur seed, and holders realized high prices other qualities were quite as dear as before. Best parcels of Poland oats realized from 28s to 34s Waterloo, 26s to 30s and Tartarv, 22s to 26. GLOCESTER, 6th.-Tbe imports of grain into Glocester this week consist of 7,000 qrs of wheat from Taganrog, and 2,660 qrs from Odessa, with nearly 9,000 qrs of barley from Sulina, Marianople, and St Vivier, besides 2,000 qrs of maize and 1,700 qrs beans. We have 5,670 qrs of Irish also this week. Trade was dull again to- day, and transactions rather on a limited scale. We cannot, however, quote any appreciable diminution in price of wheat. Ehglish white wheat, 7s to 7s 4d and red, 6s 4d to 6s 5d per 621b American, 6s 7d to 6s 9d Galatz and Ibrail, 5s lOd to 6s. Malting barley. 44s per qr. Irish oats 27s to 28s per qr for gray, and 29s to 30s for white. KENT, 6th.-At Canterbury on Saturday last the wheat trade was slow both for red and white samples, which came to hand much out of condition, and in order to accomplish sales a reduction of Is had to be submitted to. The trade in barley of middling qualities was steady; fine samples making 52s, while grinding was a turn in favour of the buyer. Of oats there was a good supply, and the trade was firm. There was a good shew of beans, which changed hands freely, seed samples being especially in request. For peas prices were firm, the show being small. Quotations Wheat, white, new, 50s to 56s brown, new, 46s to 50s; barley, grinding, 32s to 35s ditto, malting, 448 to 50s; malt, 70s to 758 oats,black, new, 278 to 30s; ditto, white, new, 28s to 34s beans, 42s to 44s ditto, small 43s to 45s ticks, old, 50s to 52s ditto, new, 47s to 50s and peas, 44s to 45s. SOUTH WALES, 6th.—The wheat trade during the past week has been very inactive, probably owing to the mildness of the season and the inferior condition of the grain recently thrashed out, which has caused millers to purchase only sufficient quantities to meet immediate requirements, and that at a reduction of from Is to 2s per qr. on last week's prices. There is a slight improve- ment in the demand for foreign, and holders firmly ad- here to previous quotations. Malting and grind- ing barley about Is per qr. cheaper. Oats have met with an average sale, but prices are more in buyer's favour.
I .THE CATTLE TRADE. , I I
I THE CATTLE TRADE. I I Although the general top figure of the best beef must be written at 5s 6d, the morning trade exceeded that quotation, at which rates a good few beasts changed hands. The demand, however, has slacked off, and the business doing is slow and heavy and sellers in- disposed to give way further. The foreign trade is steady. Mutton firm, subjoined rates fully maintained, and the tone of the market brisk and active. The supply of good mutton is bare, and as such this article of consumption must hold its price. Choice veal con- tinues scarce, and is quickly moved. Pork maintain its price. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF PRICES AND SUPPLY OF CATTLE AT MARKET, ON MONDAY LAST. At per stone of 81b., sinking the offal. Total Suppl y Beef. 3s 4d 5s 6d I Beasts 2280 Mutton 38 6d 6s 2d | Sbeep and Lambs 17970 Lamb 08 Od -a -d I Calves 60 Veal. 3s 61 6a Od Pigs 240 Pork. 3s 4d 58 Od | ARRIVALS. From Foreign 960 beasts. „ Scotland 310 „ „ Ireland 90 „ „ Norfolk and Suffolk 730 „ „ Midland & home counties 890 „ Western Counties „
ITHE COUNTRY MARKETS. I
THE COUNTRY MARKETS. I LIVERPOOL, 8th.—The supply of cattle and sheep was about the same as on Monday last, and the demand very-good for each, at extreme late rates Beef, 6d to Sid j mutton, 7d 9td per lb. There were at market 2,221 cattle and 10,822 sheep. BATH, Feb. 6th.-There was an average supply of carcasses at to-day's market, with a moderate demand. Beef sold at from 4s 4d to 5s per stone of 81b mutton 4s 2d to 4s 6d; veal 4s 4d to 5s: pork, 4s 4d to 4s 8d lamb 10s to 12s per qr. CARLISLE, 6th.—There was rather a betteer supply of cattle at market to-day. The attendance of buyers was small, and Irish were the kind of stock most in request. Trade was dull all day, but the following were the prices asked :-Irish yearlings, £ 4 two-year- olds, L8 to £8 10s calving heifers, JE13 to L14. York- shire two-year-old heifers, £10. There were 30 cartloads of pigs on offer, and the better qualities were much inquired after. The current quotations were good young pigs 24s to 29s inferior 19s, shots 30s to 40s each. DONCASTER, 6tb.-Th- m.rlcp.t was fairly supplied WHO Deaata nils morning, and L- recent fair, these met with a pretty good trade at about late prices. Milch beasts made from L16 to £ 18 each, and stirks from L5 to JE7 ditto. The sheep trade is becoming more animated, and to-day we had a very fair show, and all had been sold up at the close of the market. Lambs made from 24s to 45s each ewes from 50s tc 65s. GLOCESTER, 6tb.-At the new fair this week there was a large attendance of graziers, and dealers and business was brisk. Beef 7 £ d to 8d mutton 8d to 83d and bacon pigs, lis to lls 6d per score porkers 12s. MALTON, 6th.-Lean stock was in bad show and much request. Beasts and sheep were badly represented, but pigs were in fair supply, with a good trade. The effects of the scanty meat supplies are becoming more felt. Butchers have now to give 9s for beasts and good heifers are worth 9s 4d to 9s 6d per stone-a rise of fully 6i. In sheep, ewes fetch 7;, and hogs 9d per lb. Pigs are steady, at 7s 6dper stone. Feeding decidedly to higher prices. NORWICH, 6th.—The show of store cattle-Scots, shorthorns, and Irish—on offer here to-day was not very large, and a tolerable clearance was effected, at about late rates. Prospects of keep for stock are not first-rate, but have somewhat improved of late. Fat beasts, 8s 6d to 9s per 141b. The show of sheep was pretty good, and there was rather more life in the demand, although no material variation was noticed in prices; keeping sheep, 40s to 44s per head fat sheep, 8s 6d to 9s 6d per 141b. Store pigs, 15s to 20s, and half fat, 35s to 40e per head; fat pork, 7s 6d to 8s 3d per 141b. The annexed statement show the imports of cattle at Harwich from Rotterdam for the week end- ing February 2 Sheep, 286 pigs, 173. NOTTINGHAM, 6th.-We had quite an average supply of milch and store beasts at to-day's markets, and a more lively demand was experienced. Sellers conse- quently asked higher prices, which they succeeded in obtaining for all descriptions. The range for milch cows from £].5 to 922 per head, stores making L8 10s to S14. There was not many calves on offer, and with a steady demand previous rates were exceeded for good qualities-sucking calves ranged from 20s to 30s each sheep nil. The supply of pigs was fair and with a healthy tone in the trade prices had an upward tendency —fat pigs made 8s per stone sucking ditto, 20s to 25s per head. Horses were a small show, and prices ranged according to quality. POTATO MARKETS. These markets are well supplied with potatoes, and the quantity offered far exceeds the demand. In all descriptions sales have prgressed slowly, at about late rates. The imports into London last week consisted of 188 bags from Antwerp, 23 bags 3 baskets from Os- tend, 2,919 sacks from Dunkirk, and 10 bags 42 baskets from Rotterdam. Regents. 60.. Od. to 130s. per ton. Flukes 70s. 0d. to 150s. „ Sbaws —s. 0d. to —s. Kidney. -8 Od. to -I. Rocks. 60s. Od. to 80s. „ Scotch Regents. 60s. Od. to 130s. Jersey. —0d. to -a. French whites. 40s. Od. to 80s. tt
PROVISION MARKETS.
PROVISION MARKETS. The arrivals last week from Ireland were 330 firkins butter, and 2,011 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 29,289 casks &c., butter 1,036 bales and 281 boxes bacon. In Irish butter the transactions are so limited quotations are quite nominal the extreme mildness of the seasgn much against business. The large arrivals of butter, particularly of Jerseys, caused a decline of 4s per cwt- The bacon market ruled dull and sales of Cork, Limerick, &c., being pressed, prices, declined about 2s per cwt. At the close of the week there was more steadiness in the market best Waterford size- able meat being in short supply was held for 76s on board. STOCKS AND DELIVERIES FOR THIS WEEK. BUTTER BACON. Stock. Delivery. Stock. Delivery 1867 5370 1720 1550 1340 1868 2600 2650 2690 4040 1869 2960 340 2150 2580 PRICES OF BUTTER, CHEESE, HAMS, &C. Butter, per cwt. II. a. 'Cheese, per owt. 8. s. Frieeland 136 to 140 Cheshire, 5G to 74 Jrrsey .118 to 130 Double Glo'ster 58 to 68 Dorset, new.. to Cheddar 66 to 76 Carlow. to ihams- Wayerford to York 100 to 110 Cork — to — Cumberland. 100 to 110 Limerick to.. Irish.100 to 106 Sligo .to Hacon- Fresh, per doz. 15 to 18 I Wiltshire, dried 76 to 80 ) Irish, green 68 to 74 ENGLISH BUTTER MARXET. Dorset, fine new milk —s to -8 per cwt. Ditto, middling Os to 011 Devon —b to -8. Fresh 15s to 18s per dozen The TALLOW. The market is firm. Y.C.on the spot is selling at 4611 6d per cwt. Town tallow, 44s Od net cash. WOOL MARKET. I The market for English wool remains in a very quiet state. The demand for all qualities has been very in- active, and with forced sales lower prices must have been submitted to. Manufacturers appear to be waiting the opening of the public sales of Colonial wool before extending their purchases. HOP MARKET. There is no change to report in our market, which remains steady for fine qualities, at recent quotations. Continental markets report heavy markets and lower rates. New York reports to 27th ult., state that the market remains steady at late rates. The import into London last week consisted of 207 bales from Antwerp 30 Bremen, 80 Boulogne, 45 Calais, 152 Dunkirk, 68 Ostend, 65 Rotterdam, and 225 bales from New York- Mid and East Kents £ 2 10 to JE8 8 Fernhams oi 0 6 0 Weald of Kenta. 2 0 4 15 Sussex 2 O. 4 4 Yearlings 3 0. 4 4 Bavarians 2 16 4 10 Belgians 2 2 3 0 Olds SEED MARKET. English red Cloverseed comes out very slowly, and for fine qualities very high rates were offered. Foreign qualities were quite as dear. Fine Trefoils were more inquired for, and steady in price. No change in eitler white or brown Mustardseed. Rapeseed realized as much money, but East India qualities were not so readily placed at previous rates. Foreign tares were saleable on former terms. BRITISH SEEDS. Mustard, per bush., white 10s Od to 12s )d Of brown. 12s Od to 14s Od Coriander, per cwt 20s Od to 21s Od Canary, per qr 68s Od to 72s Od Trefoil 22s Od to 24s M Tares, winter, new. per bushel.. 10s Od to 12s M Linseed, per qr., sowing. 66s Od to 68s Od „ 11 0rushing 60s 0* to 62s Od Linseed, Cakes, per ton JE12 10s to JH3 Os Rapeseed, per qr 66s Od to 688 Od Rape Cake, per ton £ 6 Os to 96 10d Cloverseed, red 60s Od to 848-S FOREIGN SEEDS, &;0 Cloreraeed red 56s Od to 76s Od vvhite 70s Od to 84s Od Trefoil ?0s Od to 22s Od Hempseed, small, per qr 36s Od to —s Od „ Dutch 36s Od to 38s Od Coriander, per ewt 21s Od to 22s Od Ryegrass per qr 26s Od to 30s Od Linseed, per qr., Baltic 56s Od to 60s Od „ Bombay 59s Od to 60s Od Linseed Cake, per too ;Ell 15s to £ 12 10s Rapeseed, Dutch 58s Od to 60s Od Rape Cake, per ton ;C -a to f, -d
CARMARTHEN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY…
CARMARTHEN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12. I THE NORTH MAIL. I The movement to obtain an earlier delivery of the North Mail, by changing its route from the Great Western to the London and North Western Rail- way, progresses satisfactorily. That is to say, the inhabitants of the district are so deeply interested in having the north letters four hours earlier than at present, with a corresponding advantage in the detention of the up-mail, that they are prepared to do anything to bring about the improvement. Memorials to the Postmaster General have been signed, and will be presented immediately after the meeting of Parliament, by an influential deputation. The day has not yet been fixed by the Marquis of xxarungcon, wno, it is believed, is favourable to the proposal. The following Members of Parliament have consented to form the deputation :—Mr Sccur- field, Mr Jones, Mr Richards, Mr Green Price, Hon. Major Morgan, Sir E. Buckley, Bart., Mr Meyrick, Mr Sartoris, Mr Vivian, Sir T. D. Llcyd Bart., Hon. A. Walsh, and Mr H. Gwyn. It is prob- able that this number will be increased Mr Dillwyn has promised, provided a formal request be sent to him by his constituents. There will, we imagine, be no difficulty in this, as Swansea will, more than any other town, profit by the change. We suppose Col. Stepney waits for a similar request, as we do not find his name among the deputation. Both Llanelly and Carmarthen are much concerned in this movement, and we cannot believe the Colonel will refuse to serve his constituents in the matter. We also observe that the name of Col. Edwardes does not appear, perhaps from an oversight on the part of the promoters. The deputation will have great weight in bringing about an earlier delivery of the North Mail, but the proposal is in itself so reason- able that we anticipate complete success, if the negotiations with the London and North Western do not break down. Too large a sum must not be asked for carrying the mail. This, of course, the London and North Western fully understand, being large contractors with the post-office. We mention this point, that the deputation should go armed with authority to state that the railway company will accept moderate terms.
IWHITLAND AND TAF VALE RAILWAY.
WHITLAND AND TAF VALE RAILWAY. It has been determined by the Directors of this Railway, that the making of the line shall be con- tingent on the landowners through whose property it is proposed to go. The commercial success of the undertaking depends upon the cheapness of con- struction and all the expenditure, except for land, being within the control of the Board, the Directors are prepared to pledge themselves that it shall be made for the lowest possible sum consistent with efficiency. Not a farthing shall be spent that is not absolutely necessary. All the work will be done under the officers of the Board, without the inter- vention of large contractors. So far the matter is arranged. But in all railways the purchase of land is made so perplexing and costly as to become the most formidable part of the undertaking. This line, in particular, cannot survive harsh treatment from the landowners, who have it in their power to say whether it shall be made or not. If they ask a high price for the land, and exorbitant charges for severance, the work cannot be done. The Directors are prepared to accept a fair valuation of property in the ordinary way, and either purchase the free- hold, or pay a rent charge. But this must not be encumbered with law costs. They expect the land- owners to give them every facility, because a rail- way always increases the value of land, and encourages enterprise, which leads to numberless improvements. We say the line will be made only on the condition that the land required can be obtained readily, and at a fair agricultural price. Otherwise, the Bill will be withdrawn. We make this statement that the views of the Directors may be clearly understood, and that the blame of failure, if it should come, may fall upon the right shoulders. We do not anticipate failure, but on the contrary, that the landowners will treat the Company with such liberality, that the line from Whitland to the Crymmach Arms will be opened for traffic in the course of the present year.
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Mr Puxley delivered a very long and able speech last week, in Dublin, on the Irish Church, at a meeting of the Central Protestant Defence Association. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Saturday last, but there was no business of any importance transacted. ERRATUM.-In our report last week, of the Carmarthen Bay Fishery Board, Mr Herbert Peel was made to say that plenty of men could be had on the Ribble, for 10s per week. The Bum he named was 18s. LARCENY.—On Monday last, before Captain Davies. William Jones, late of Cwm, St. Ismael, was brought up in the custody of P.C. Kendal, charged with stealing a cart-bridle, and remanded till Saturday next. METEOROLOGICAL REPORT FOR JANUARY, 1869.-The following is a report taken at the Joint Counties' Asylum, Carmarthen, 185 feet above sea level:— Inches Barometer-Highest reading on 9th 30'33 „ Lowest reading on 28th 28-58 Monthly range. 1-75 Greatest daily range on 6th -77 Meandailyrange '22 S.R. Thermometer maximum, mean 48.64 S.R. Thermometer minimum, mean 38-35 S.R. Thermometer, highest on 29th 55 00 S.R. Thermometer, lowest on 24th 23-00 Monthly range. 32-00 Greatest daily range on 1st. 22-00 Mean daily range 10-35 Calculated mean temperature 43-49 Rain in month, which fell on 20 days 6-38 TEACHERS' TEA MEETING.—The teachers of the English Wesleyan Sunday-school, held their quarterly tea meeting, on Friday evening last. After tea, the chair was taken by the Rev Jabez Palmer, and a hymn was sung, after which the Chairman offered up prayer. A long discussion then took place in reference to the children's annual treat, which is to come off on the 26th inst. Some other business having been transacted, a vote of thanks was proposed to the Chair- man, and also to the ladies. The Chairman having responded, the enjoyable meeting separated about half- past 9 o'clock. POLICE COURT.—On Friday last, before J. Lewis, Esq. (mayor;, and J. Thomas, Esq. William Evans, and Benjamin Owens, Bridge-street, were charged with doing wilful damage at Traveller's Rest, near this town, on the previous day. The complainant stated that she valued the damage done at 12s. She was quite willing to compromise :the case with the defendants.—Sergeant Williams said that this was the first time the defendants had been brought before their worships. The defendants were afterwards allowed to go out of court, in order that they might compromise the case with the complainant. In a short time they returned, and complainant said she had settled the case. There being another charge of drunkenness against the same defendants, they were discharged on paying 6s 6d costs. ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE FROM THE CARMARTHEN GAOL.— About four o'clock on Thursday afternoon a prisoner in the County Gaol, awaiting his trial, while in the act of endeavouring to scale the wall of his yard and escape from custody, was, by the prison officers, stopped in the midst of his bustle. We understand that with blankets, a towel, &c., he had ingeniously constructed a capital rope, with comfortable steps for his feet, and having affixed it some half-way up the wall of his yard, was stopped in his further progress by one of the gaol officers stepping up to him, and when enquiry was made of him, What are you doing," he coolly replied, You can see, trying to make my escape." Since then he has had plenty of time to curse his unlucky stars under punishment. There seems but little doubt that he is also the fellow who broke out and escaped from the Ruthin prison in November last. He is awaiting his trial for a burglary committed at Llansadwrn, and here again he was doomed to disappointment, for it is sup- posed he expected to steal there a considerable sum of money, but was discovered when in the act of securing a purse with only a few shillings in it. CARMARTHENSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. An adjournment of the Epiphany sessions was held on Friday last, in the Shire Hall, immediately after the meeting of the County Roads Board. There were present-J. Johnes, Esq. (chairman), Sir John Mansel, Bart., D. Lewis, Esq., J. Jones, Esq., M.P., Capt. Davies, D. Pugh, Esq., J. H. Rees, Esq., and R. Goring Thomas, Esq. The Clerk of the Peace sub- mitted a bond for £ 3,000 from the Loan Commissioners, towards the alterations now being made in the gaol; and said that this was the first instalment applied for, and it was necessary that six magistrates should sign the bond in open court.—Mr Pugh asked whether it was competent for the magistrates to sign the bond at an adjourned sessions F-Sir John Mansel thought it was competant for them to do so, but no notice bad been given that the business was to be transacted.— The Clerk of the Peace stated that the magistrates would only be executing an order made previously, the court having voted the money.—Mr Pugh believed the last Quarter Sessions' Act adopted a section of the previous Act, which provided that no order for expenditure was legal unless notice had been given two weeks previous to the motion.—The Act was then referred to, and Mr Pugh said it was a question whether the signing of the bond that day would be in accordance with the spirit of the Act. He was certainly of opinion that notice should have been given.—Sir J. Mansel said it would have been well if the subject had been mentioned in the notvoo. Mir Jouoo waa 0..100 0.£ opinion tVl of should have been given, but he still thought it was legal to sign the bond.—The Chairman was quite con- vinced it was legal to do so, and he should not object for one to sign it -Mr Pugh said it would be advisable that business relating to the borrowing of money should be transacted at the general quarter sessions, and not at an adjournment. The following magistrates then signed the bond: -The Chairman, Mr Jones, M.P., Sir Juo. Mansel, Capt. Davies, Mr D. Lewis, and Mr Goring Thomas.—The Clerk of the Peace called attention to the circumstance that when the Llandilo Bridge was being built, the court appointed Mr Dodd, a clerk in his office, to keep an account of the mortgagees, &c., as required by law, the accounts having to be submitted to the court annually. Now, that the court was effecting mortgagees for the alterations in the gaol, it would be necessary to appoint some person for a similar purpose.—Mr Jones asked Mr Bishop if it was not a part of his duty ?-Mr Bishop said they could appoint anyone they thought proper. He had only called attention to the matter.—The subject then dropped.— The Clerk of the Peace said the hall keeper had asked him whether the County Courts were to be held in the Grand Jury Room, for the transaction of business previous to the Judge taking his seat. The Court being held on Mondays, they could not have the Council Chamber, as the borough magistrates held their petty sessions on those days.—Sir J. Mansel objected to their using the room, and it was ultimately agreed that they should not be allowed to use it.—Mr George, county surveyor, presented a plan of the alterations and repairs to be made in the Town Hall.—A certificate was signed for a county rate of 2d.-This concluded the business. LLANELLY.—MR. GROSSMITH'S ENTERTAINMENT. —On Tuesday evening last, Mr George Grossmith, the celebrated lecturer from London, delivered what was announced as a lecture, but was in reality a clever entertainment. It was entitled "The World behind the Footlights." The entertainment can hardly be described. Mr Grossmith to be properly appreciated must be seen and heard. As it was, he kept the audience in we might almost say a continued titter of laughter, and sometimes, indeed, the audience indulged in what some folk would term" rude outbursts" or loud laughter, so comical and humourous were his re- presentation, but as we before stated his fun, wit and jollity are simply indescribable. He commenced by satirising some of the representations of various charac- ters and phases of human life given on the London stage, how different they were to what actually took place in real life, especially in love affairs. He then gave a specimen of the Melo-dramatic style of acting love affairs, and contrasted it with the simple and homely sketch which Charles Dickens has given of David Copperfield and the elder Miss Larkins, this representation produced unbounded applause and laughter. His next was the representation given on the stage of the "Henpecked husband." The characters of this piece Mr and Mrs Trimmer, and Sam Slingsby were really well sustained, and of course brought the house down. In conclusion he gave a specimen of how some of the leading comedians and players would render any simple little piece of poetry such as, say The Vulgar little boy." He imitated how—as, he said- some such men as Paul Bedford Fechter, Dion Boncicalt, Mr Sothern, (as Lord Dundreary), Charles Kean, and also a lady reader, Mrs Yelverton, would render the pas- sage which if anything like truth was about them would be as ridiculous as it was absurd. He also dwelt a little upon Penny Readings," their rise and now pro- bable decline, altogether through the want of manage- ment and control, and he indulged in some truthful and satirical remarks upon people who always read the most unsuitable things to themselves and the audience, the right thing at the wrong time or the wrong thing at the right time. The only complaint that was made respecting Mr Grossmith, was that he was far too short only an hour and a quarter—whilst they were pre- pared for two hours at least, if not two hours and a half of such beautiful mirth and joyfulness, which they so seldom have. There was a fair attendance, and in the absence of one of the vice-presidents, the chair was occupied by the Rev D. E. Williams, B.D., Vicar of St. Paul's. STOPPING THE SALE OF LIQUORS ON SUNDAY. A great public demonstration was made at Llanelly, on Friday evening last, in favour of this movement. The meeting was held in the public room of the Athenaeum and was presided over by the High Sheriff, Charles Nevill, Esq., Westfa. Although the room was not full at first, soon after the proceedings commenced, it be- came quite full, and even crowded before the end. The Chairman opened the proceedings with a forcible speech, stating that this was a question in which he took great interest, and was heartily glad that an opportunity had come for him to take an active part in the promotion of such a good cause and he therefore willingly consented to preside on the present occasion, and the movement had his warmest support. He dwelt upon the evils of drunkenness, and the dire conse- quences which so often follow it. The evils were much aggravated by the large number of public-houses and beer shops, which were left to open indiscriminately anywhere and everywhere, and it was found impossible, to influence large numbers who unfortunately did not go anywhere, nor had any inclination to go, except to loiter about. So many temptations were too strong for them, and thus the one day of rest in the week was made into a -waste of time, and thus frequenting of public-houses, and the drink they took, had a very de- moralising effect. Many men's homes were thus broken up and ruined. Some such association as the one to be advocated there that night was necessary, in order to force the question on the attention of Parlia- ment, and procure the passing of a bill which would secure them the Sabbath at any rate, free from the liquor traffic and the drunkenness which follows, and its other attendant evils. The Rev Edward Matthews, M.A., of Manchester, deputation from the Central Association, then delivered a long address, entering into various details, and showing the beneficial results which followed closing on Sunday- in places where it was adopted, and also that the publicans themselves were strongly in favour ot it. It was thought that the rev. deputation did not put the case as strongly as he might have done he went too much into anecdote. The Rev David Williams, B.D., vicar of the parish moved a resolution in favour of the proposed bill, and delivered an able and argumentative speech in support of it. He argued that publicans ought, in justice, to be dealt with as other tradesmen-such as ironmongers, linen drapers, and shopkeepers, generally —if it was only for their own sakes, to secure them one day in the week for rest, like other people. As a total abstainer of some years standing, he did not see the need of public-houses at all, or'especialls many of them. Of course, he would not begrudge any man his ale or spirituous liquors, if ordered as a necessity it was the traffic which was the giant evil to be dealt with. This resolution was seconded by the Rev Arthur Ransom, Wesleyan Minister, in an effective speech, in which he put the case well. He denounced the drunkard as worst than a beast, and hoped that—as the temptations to get drunk had vastly increased of late, and were daily increasing—the legislature would soon devise something to take away the many temptations for one day in the week at least. He heartily supported the movement, and hoped it would be successful. The modern times, he was afraid, destroyed the old idea of home," and it could be only brought back by the men being induced to spend their one day of rest at home, and not at the public-house, as it was feared was now done too exten- sively. The fact was the temptations were too many, and they must be removed. A resolution, pledging the meeting to adopt the petition (then read) was proposed by the Rev D. E. Williams, B.D., vicar of St. Paul's, in a short speech, and briefly seconded by Mr C. N. Broom. Mr Edward Bagot proposed several gentlemen as a committee, and strongly advocated the adoption of the measure this was seconded by the Rev J. Rhys Morgan (Llewrwg), in a few eloquent words in Welsh. All the resolutions, on being put to the meeting, were unanimously carried. A vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by the Rev D. E. Williams, and seconded by the deputation, the Rev Edward Matthews, and carried with acclamation, which the Chairman briefly acknowledged. Capt. Davies, of Swansea, also ad- dressed the meeting in an eloquent manner, and shewed the result of a canvass on the subject at Swansea. CONCERT.—A very successful amateur concert was given at the Athenaeum on Tuesday evening last, in aid of the Town Parish Church Sunday Schools, by the choir of the parish church, assisted by Miss Victoria Jones, Miss Briggs, Miss Nicholl, Rev David Williams, B.D., vicar, the Rev D. Nicholl, B.A., curate, and Mr Radcliffe, the organist, who also conducted the choir. The character of the concert-which we have before stated was quite a success-may be gathered from the following programme :— Duo, pianoforte and har- monium, Overture to Zanberflote" (Mozart), Rev D. Nicholl and Mr Radcliffe glee, May Day (Muller), Llanelly Church Choir trio, The Troubadour (Mac- farren), Miss Victoria Jones, Miss Nicholl, and Rev D. Nicholl song, My pretty Jane," Mr Radcliffe duet, "I leave Thee" (Balfe), Miss Nicholl and Rev D. Nicholl song, Miss Briggs (encored) glee, "See our Oars," Llanelly Church Choir (encored) part song, Farewell to the Forest" (Mendelssohn), Miss Victoria Jones, Miss Nicholl, Rev D. Williams, and Rev D. Nicholl; solo, pianoforte, Home, sweet Home (Thal- berg) solo, "The Lover and the Bird" (Goglielmo), Miss Victoria Jones (encored) duo, harmonium and pianoforte, Dinorab," Mr Radcliffe and Rev D. Nicholl; trio, Up, quit your Bower," Miss Victoria Jones, Miss Nicholl, and Rev D. Nicholl; song, Miss Briggs (encored) duet, The Moon has raised her Lamp on High (Benedict), Miss Nicholl and Rev D. Nicholl; glee, Up, up, ye Danes" (Macfaren); solo and chorus, The Rhein Wine (J. Gray), encored finale, God save the Queen." The vocal and instru- mental music performed was excellent, and was much appreciated by the large and select audience. The front seats were all occupied for the most part by the elite of the town and neighbourhood the other seats were also well filled by a good audience. The sum realised was very large, if we may judge by the brilliant audience assembled on the occasion. The singing was really capital, especially that of Miss V. Jones and Miss Briggs, who were encored in their songs. Miss Jones has a sweet melodious voice, and at times prvworful --a kov .o-b102õa. to good j ttilU MlfiO Briggs quite captivated the audience by her singing and playing, she accompanying herself on the piano- forte. The last trio, Up, quit your Bower," by Brinley Richards, was rendered exceedingly well by Miss Jones, Miss Nicholl, and Rev D. Nicholl, and was loudly applauded; the latter gentleman's solo on the pianoforte, Home, .sweet Home," was also much admired. The choir rendered the glees in an unexcep- tionable manner. They possess powerful and well- trained voices, and they sing very spiritedly and in unison. They were deservedly encored twice. Mr Radcliffe's last solo, The Rhine Wine (for which he also received an encore), was sung in capital style, and the choir sang the chorus if anything better than any of their previous pieces. The audience were unyielding in their demand for an encore of this piece, and Mr Radcliffe returned and complied by repeating the two last verses. The various accompaniments on the piano- forte were played alternately by the Rev D. Nicholl and Mr Radcliffe. The concert was a great success in every respect. HARBOUR MEETING.—At tne last monthly meeting, there were present-Mr W. H. Nevill, (in the chair), Mr R. Dunkin, Mr W. Thomas, Mr H. J. Howell, Mr Margrave, Mr J. B. Phillipps, and Mr Waddle.— The Harbour Master reported that during the late gales, several buoys had been damaged, and broken adrift. The wall at the ballast stage had been repaired, and the reservoir spurs extended, but- tresses filled up, and the lighthouse barrier risen. The quay on the west side of the dock had been sunk two feet, during the workmen's spare time. The wall from the Stradey sluices, downwards, having been thrown down, had been repaired, and strengthened. The Lliedi stream had been deepened, from the dock bridge. The gales had damaged the breakwater, and removed some rails and sleepers. On the 25th January, the American barque, Walter," got ashore, south of the Whitford lighthouse she was got off on the 28th, and towed to the Carmarthenshire Dock. The house recently erected at Pembrey for the lifeboat had been so much damaged by bad weather, as to cause its removal. Boat services:—Maria 31; Sea Flower, 31 Leonora, 31; Rose Emma 31. Second month:—Maria 14; Sea Flower 31 Leonora 31 Rose Emma 31; expenses first month, £ 37 13 2; second month, L46 lis 6d,—Capt Ross said Mr R. B. Jones was to have attended, and made an explanation with reference to the draining of the Stradey marshes, but was not present. He believed Mr Lewis wanted them drained, and perhaps the Clerk had better make a statement of the relations between the Board and Mr Lewis.—The .Clerk thought they had better say nothing but wait till they were asked.—A letter from the meteorological department stated that Capt Ross could send them the truth or otherwise of their storm signals if he wished. It also stated that the storm signals were not sent to Pembrey, because the officer of that port had not applied for them.—Capt Ross was instructed to look into this matter, and ar- range for the storm telegrams to be sent on to Pembrey.—Mr Dunkin complained that Capt Ross had not sent replies to the Meteorological Department. according to instructions on the minute book.—Capt Ross said he could not do it, their instructions were too complex, and he had no time to follow them out.—Mr Dunkin said Capt Ross ought to have reported to that effect, and not to have left the duty unperformed.— In reference to the lifeboat house at Pembrey, Mr Dunkin said Mr Broom had called a meeting to consider the matter, and had written to the Secretary in London. -Mr W. Nevill said the New Dock Committee had no special report to make. The committee proposed to the Secretary of the Dock Company that the advances by the commissioners should be £ 1000 a year, and that the advances by the company should be such as would make up the required deficiency that as soon as the company were able, out of receipts and profits from the dock, to reduce the commissioners' contribution of J61000 a year, then both parties should go on paying equal sums, and that no interest should be chargeable upon the advances of either party. The proposal, in writing, was submitted to the directors' meeting in London, on the 28th of Jannary. By that Board it was referred to a committee of directors, sitting at Llanelly, on Thursday, the 4th February. The Dock Committee met the committee of directors, stated iheir yiftws and received a decided answer from the directors that they could not at all agree to such a proposal, that matters must remain in statu quo with regard to advances, and that they had nothing further to say on the subject. Hence the negotiations must be carried on upon their previous footing. As to the contractors, it was impos- sible to get from them the particulars of their account, of JE223. They would not reply to the Clerk's letters. However, the commissioners could decline to pay the bill until they had particulars of the claim. The com- mittee had nothing else to state, and the position of the commissioners as to the New Docks remained exactly as it was before.—Mr Dunkin Did they positively refuse to accept one contract ?-The Chairman said they did not positively refuse to treat with them but they positively refused to accept the contract as it stood, because the work to be done was of a different nature to what was at first contemplated. There was nothing further under discussion now; but the committee was willing to do all it could.—Mr Philipps They decline that idea thero. It is useless to entertain it any longer. It is Hoftlecl.—The Chairman It is decidedly settled, I think.—Mr Philipps It is of no use our keeping to that view any longer?—Mr W. Thomas Not & bit: they won't entertain it.—A conversation then came on, Mr Dunkin expressing an opinion that matters ought to be brought to a crisis. As they were only a" small meeting, it was decided not to accept or reject the terms of the Dock Company that day, but have a special meeting, on the 19th of February.—After a discussion upon the finances, the meeting terminated. LLANDOVERY.—PETTY SESSIONS.-On Saturday, before J. Jones, Esq., M.P., Capt. Lloyd, Capt. Jones, and W. Rees, Esq. P.S. Benjamin Lewis charged William Davies, Market-street, Llandovery, railway labourer, with being unlawfully in possession of 14 pheasants, contrary to the Poaching Prevention Act, and 25 and 26 Vic. c 114. The first witnesses examined was Mr John Davies, Ered, Cilycwm, and Mrs Davies, who proved hearing the report of a gun fourteetl timed in Ered Wood, on Sunday morning, the 31st ultimo. Daniel Jones, keeper to Mr Campbell Davys, proved hearing four shots on his road from Cilycwm, to the wood. P.S. Lewis proved searching the defendant in the lower part of Market-street, and on him was found a double barreled gun, a quantity of powder, shot, »- and caps; and on his back in a bag were found 14 pheasants. Defendant was fined X5 and costs.—The defendant was then charged with assaulting P.C. David Williams, in the execution of his duty, when he was searched by the other constable. He was taken in custody on this charge and locked up. The offence was proved, and the defendant was fined £ 5 and costs. The sum amounted to £ 11 16s, including the penalty made in the last case, which was paid. The gunpowder and pheasants were all forfeited. Mr Thomas Jones appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Games, of Brecon, for the defence. The hall was crowded during the hearing of the cases.-Thomas Jones, Pontrhyd- fendigeth, Cardiganshire, hawker, was fined 6 d and costs, for obstructing the highway, near the Town Hall, by leaving his cart there for an unreasonable time, on the 30th ult. P.S. Lewis proved the offence.-The adjourned case of Gwenllian Lewis, Penywaun, Llan- fairarybryn, against Moses James, and Thomas Morgan, Havodpant, Llanfairarybryn, for an assault, was settled out of court, by consent of the magistrates.
LLANELLY TOWN RAILWAY.
LLANELLY TOWN RAILWAY. A public meeting was held at Llanelly, on Tuesday afternoon, to promote the construction of this line of railway. Mr W. Rosser presided, and about twenty of thirty of the principal townsmen were present. The Chairman expressed the pleasure he felt at being present. The work they had met to carry out must prove advantageous to the town. The present railway stations were inconveniently situated, and wholly unequal to the wants of the place. He hoped that thid scheme would give them a station which would remedy both these evils. He then called upon Mr Bagot to explain the scheme, and say what the meeting could do to assist him. Mr Bagot said he rejoiced to have arrived at that day's proceedings, when they were assembled together to promote a branch railway into the town, The sub- 1 ject had occupied his attention for many years, and t some years ago he brought it before the directors of the Llanelly Railway and Dock Company; but the time P was then scarcely ripe for action. However, just as that Board was on the eve of going to Parliament, last 11 November, for certain new powers, they allowed him to introduce a clause for the construction and maintenance of this railway. He was happy to say that the applica- tion for this line, as well as for the other powers sought by the Bill had passed through the standing orders of the House of Commons, although the Great Western >¡ Railway opposed. One clause of the Bill stated the capital at 412,000, with borrowing powers to the extent of £ 4,000; and it was proposed that the shares should 8" stand at the rate of £10 each. The capital would be held quite distinct from the ether undertakings of the Llanelly Railway and Dock Company, in the same manner as the capital of the Swansea and the Carmar- then lines was held distinct. The course of the line, <( was from the St, David's Colliery, up to the Wern i.: fields, and close to the new market. Near to the new market the new station would be erected. The line would run close to the various iron works and foundries, terminating in front of Mr Waddle's works, close to the Bres Colliery. That appeared as if it would be the most central position of the future town of Llan- elly and a line drawn there, as the centre, seemed to show that to be the case. The line would promote the interests of the projected new docks, which had been so long spoken of. One provision in the Bill was to enable the railway company to construct the dock in connection with the Harbour Commissioners; and although that matter had been long at issue, and had not yet fully ripened he was almost inclined to believe that the construction of this line would be a principal stepping stone towards the carrying out of that measure. if ëhatWere so, very great advantages to the town would flow from it. Some time ago, another point was spoken of for a terminal station it was proposed to build an excelleat station near the Forge. That only required to be mentioned, to enable them to judge whether it would be suitable or applicable to the town. He could not tell what course the line would take to arrive at that point, but he believed it would be found very unsuitable. They were being opposed by a powerful company, but the first process through which they had passed showed that if they were united they could easily defeat that opposi- tion, and he believed that even the Great Western Railway would ultimately see that they not only ought not to oppose them, but that they themselves ought to join in the promotion of the Bill, and become part and parcel of it. What would be more beneficial to the town than, after having obtained the narrow gauge, that they should have the third rail, and thus secure the broad as well as the narrow gauge. Next to this line, running into the town, which connected them with one of the first.companies in the world-the London and North Western, whose dividends, he saw by the paper last night, were 6f per cent.—what greater advantage could they have than to get the Great Western Railway into the town, following in the footsteps of the narrow gauge. They were now, through the narrow gauge, in connection with all parts of England and Scotland and by means of the broad gauge they would connect themselves with the districts through which that system passed. But one company at a time. By this line they would derive advantages in the shape of diminished charges on all goods coming into Llanelly. They knew that one penny per ton per mile by rail, represented Is per ton per mile by road if it now costs Is 6d or 2s per ton for heavy goods, and more for the lighter ones, for coming from the station into the town, they would by the making of this railway, and the reducing of the rates, have conferred an advantage on the pockets of the inhabitants, without considering the wear and tear of the roads. In anticipation of the Bill passing, they had already gone into treaty with the landowners, for the land required. That might be called somewhat irregular, but he believed that whether this Bill went through Parliament now or whether it did not, this line would ultimately have to be carried out; and if the land had been purchased several years ago, and the holes and irregularities filled up by the cinders and refuse from the works, so as to make the necessary levels, the cost of the line would be very much less than it is. He had just received a telegram from Mr Jacob Rees, land agent at Swansea, representing two large landed proprietors, holding property along the route of the line. He stated that he fully intended being present at the meeting, but lost the train. Mr Llewellyn and Mr Robinson gave a friendly assent to the under- taking, but without prejudice to any further action they might think fit to take. He (Mr Bagot) was glad to find they went as far as that, because he was once fearful that they might be adverse to it. This was a step in the right direction; and if they could only follow it out by inducing those gentlemen to follow it out by inducing them to take shares for a portion or the whole of their lands, it would very greatly facilitate the raising of the capital. He trusted that by the united efforts of the inhabitants, they would ultimately be successful in bringing a railway into the heart of the town of Llanelly. Mr C. W. Nevill said he came to listen to Mr Bagot's explanation and to learn the feeling of the inhabitants more than to take any active part in the advocacy or promotion of the line; but Mr Bagot had put into his hand a resolution which he should be very happy to propose, because it was one in which he could join very heartily. It was That the proposed branch railway into the town of Llanelly is calculated to serve the interests of the landed proprietors and inhabitants of Llanelly, and deserves their warmest support." There was no question that Mr Bagot's estimated value of the railway to the town had not been exaggerated. The cost of carriage on all goods coming by the sea, or by the narrow gauge, must be considerably reduced by the new line. The plan seemed to have been proposed in the way which one would always like to see works of the kind proposed-for the advantage of a special district, and it was to be carried out, if carried out at all, by the assistance of those who were interested in the district, and in the object of the line. The amount of capital required did not seem extravagably large, and he hoped it might be raised without much difficulty. There was no question, from what he heard, that those who were interested, and who would be specially benefitted by the line, would be expected by the pro- moters of the railway to lend their assistance in finding the capital. That was only reasonable and it was very different from the way in which we had been ac- customed, of late years, to see railways projected and carried through. Those who were mostly interested* were the tradesmen of the town. Those who had shops or works, and who imported goods into the town were principally interested, and it would be for them to come forward, and, in a great measure, assist in finding the capital. He had no personal interest in the line, but he thought that it was, at least, desirable, and would benefit the town and he would be prepared to take some little, not a large, interest in it (cheers.) Mr Samuel Bevan, Ironmonger, said he did not come there with the intention of being anything more than a listener, and was altogether unacquainted with the designs of the promoters of the line except from what he had seen in the papers. It was obvious, however, to