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SHERIFFS FOR WALES. I
SHERIFFS FOR WALES. I ANGLr-,SiF y. -Thom as Lewis Hampton, Ilenlyss, Esq., BRECONSllIRE.- William Powell, of Chapel-house, Alltmawr, Esq. CARDIGAN S 11 "tF,. -Caulfield Tyntc Lloyd Williams, of Gwernant-park, Esq. CARMARTNENSHIRE.- Henry James Bath, of Alltyferin, Esq. CARNARVONSHIRE—Rice William Thomas, of Coed, Helen Esq. DENBIGHSHIRE. —Charles Winne-Finch, of Voelas, Fuxw-John Scott Bankes, of Soughton-hall, GLAMORGANSHIRE. Edward Romilly, of Porthkerry, MERIONETHSHIRE.—Henry Robertson, of Crogen, Esq. RYSHIRE -John Pryce Davies, of Fron- E MONTGOMERYSHIRE.—John Pryce Davies, of Fron- felu, Esq." RE -Robert PaviD Davie, of Ridgway, P^MBROKESHIRE.—Robert Pavin Davie of Ridgway,  BeavtW, of P1'e8teill, E, q, RApNOMHiRE.—James BeavMt, of Pi-e?ei.a, Ej q,
I TENBY STEEPLECHASES. 1
I TENBY STEEPLECHASES. 1 ] This meeting, to which we predicted a good measure of success a fortnight since, came off on Friday last, and our prediction in all respects has been verified. The fixture has proved a wise one for the horses en- gaged at Carmarthen on Wednesday and Thursday went on to Tenby on Friday, and many people followed them. The weather was of the finest description, and the pretty little town of Tenby, always gay, had quite a summer aspect. The hotels-which are most commo- dious and comfortable at this place-were well-filled as the morning advanced, and the street in front wore a lively appearance. The scene of action was on the same ground set apart for the steeplechases of former years. It is wholly on New Inn farm, some four miles from Tenby, and six or seven from the towns of Pembroke and Pembroke-dock. Nature seems to favour the owners of vehicles, for she never provides ground suit- able for steeplechasing at such easy distances from the towns that the general public can witness the sport without committing themselves to the care of a driver of horses. In this respect Tenby does not differ in the least from a hundred other towns in the kingdom con- sequently vehicles of all descriptions were brought into requisition on Friday. There was a good attendance of spectators, who occupied the high portions of the winning field, the greater number taking up their posi- tion on the bank called New Inn Nap, while the races wore proceeding. The course was about a mile and a half round, and included some ten flying leaps, the old banks being cut down for this purpose. Although nar- rowed at the top, there were no hurdles placed upon them as at Carmarthen, and some of the horses alighted on each bank. Mr Corbett, the judge of the races, un- dertook the preparation of the courses, and did all that could be done in the brief time allotted to him and under the most disadvantageous circumstances. The weather has been unusually wet, and on some parts of the course, particularly near the hedges, the ground was a perfect slough. Hence the jockeys declared this to be the worse course they had ridden over for a long time, and some of the horses came to grief in conse- quence of the softness of the ground. Mr Corbett, however, promises that by next year there shall be no room for complaint in this respect; and we believe that when the ditches on either side of the hedges are pro- perly drained this will be found one of the best courses in the country. From the winning field the horses started in the three mile races, and went eastwar d to the end of that field, when they turned and ran in a southerly direction for some four or five hundred yards, passing close to New Inn farm house. They then turned and ran due west to the Tenby road at the bottom of the farm, passing alongside a pool of water, turned, and went a short distance to the north, and then ran eastward to the winning field. There was a good view of the course from the winning field, but the weather was too brilliant. This is rather a curious complaint to make but the spectators faced the sun, and consequently when the horses ran along in the distance it was difficult to distinguish one from the other. There were a good many horses on the ground and the fields were quite as large as at Carmarthen. For one race—the Hunters' —there were seven competi- tors, a larger number than could be got together at Carmarthen. The races were very good, but we heard some doubt expressed as to whether they were all run on the "square," as they termed it. By the bye, it was remarked how strange it was that Woodbury Hill should have been favourite for the Open" at Tenby, whilst at Carmarthen not a few "gentlemen" were willing to bet 20 to 1 on Corkscrew, against Guide and Woodbury Hill. We always considered Woodbury Hill the better horse, as he has proved himself to be. On Friday Woodbury Hill and Corkscrew ran an honest race throughout, an accident on the last leap but two de- priving the former of a victory. Guide started for this race, and fell at the first fence; but why he did not con- tinue in the race we do not understand. There was very little money speculated. Two or three betting men, said to have come from Manchester, were offering odds against the various horses, and a few transactions took place but one of these, who had a red belt attached to his bag, with the name of Reynolds, Manchester," upon it, could not meet his losses, and his creditors obtained satisfaction in other than money payments. He was found in one of the booths, and on declaring he had no money, there were several suggestions as to the proper treatment of persons found in this predicament. A ducking" was the first recourse that suggested itself, but there was no water on the spot, and no time nor patience to take him to a distant pond. There was a cry then to strip him, and he was immediately thrown to the ground, but there was no patience to take his clothes off, and two or three of the spectators administer- ed several well-merited strokes with their canes, the un- fortunate "welcher" roaring most terrifically. Ultimately the police came and rescued him from the infuriated crowd, and brought him to the road, thus enabling him to reach Tenby without further molestation. A compan- ion of "Reynolds" had a narrow escape. There were cries to seize him, and Jack, the shoemaker," directed a blow or two towards him, but the blows were short of the mark. In fact Jack" was so drunk that he came in contact with the vehicles, and would have thrashed himself if he had not been prevented No doubt these bookmakers will be cautious how they act when next they come into this part of the country. The stewards of the races were Capt. Flowers, 37th Regt. R. Bates, Esq.; Morris Owen, Esq. and L. R. J. Thomas, Esq. Mr Frederic Bowers, of the White Lion Hotel, undertaking the duties of the indefatigable secretary. There were three events on the card-a selling race, the "open" steeplechase, and the "Bush Stakes" for hunters. For the former five horses were coloured, three of whom came to the post. Mr Samuel s Jack and Mr Richardson's Fidget were wanting. For I the" open" five were also coloured, and two-Chance and Englishman—wanting. For the Bush Stakes eight horses were coloured all except Mr Richardson's Diadem coming to the post. It was a quarter to three o'clock when the horses were brought to the starting point for the first race, some half a mile to the west of the winning field. A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE, Of 3sovs. each, with 25 sovs. added four year olds, list; five, 12st 51b six and aged, 13st; the winner to be sold by auction after the Race for 100 sovs.; if en- tered to be sold for 75 sovs. allowed 71b if for 50 sovs. 101b if for 30, J 4lb. About two miles. st. lbs. 10 0 Mr Bowers's Englishman, 4 yrs,, (30).(Mr. Hitchings) 1 11 9 Mr J. Duck 's Governess, 5 yrs. (50) (Leader) 2 12 0 Mr Ellison's Farleigh, aged, (30) (Owner) 0 Betting-G to 4 on Farleigh, 5 to 2 against English- man, 4 to 1 against Governess. After one false start Farleigh jumped off with the lead, followed by English- man and in that order they continued to the winning field, where Farleigh had a lead of some half dozen strides, all being close together. Thus they got over the first leap for the turn to New Inn farmhouse, Far- leigh and Governess jumping prettily, Englishman somewhat slower. There was no change until after the turn for the distance, when Farleigh tumbled. English- man also blundered, refusing the fence three times, leaving Governess and Farleigh to get before him. Englishman and Farleigh raced tremendously past the pond and on the turn for home, when Englishman got second. Governess was completely pumped on get- ting over the last leap, and in the gallop to the post Englishman beat her by a length. THE OPEN STEEPLE CIIASE. I A Handicap of 10 sovs. each, with 50 sovs. added. I About 3 miles. st. lbs. 12 3 Mr H Allum n s Corkscrew, aged. (Mr Samuels) 1 12 2 Mr Dunn's Woodbury Hill, aged (Owner) 2 12 7 Mr Noble ns The Guide, aged..(Mr Ellison) 0 Betting—Even on Woodbury Hill, 2 to 1 against the I others.—This being a three mile race, the start was from the winning field. Guide and Woodbury Hill went to the first leap together, the Guide on landing tumbling over, and for some reason or other he was not re-mounted. Woodbury Ilill continued to lead past New Inn farmhouse but in the distance Corkscrew gradually closed and went to the front. They raced in close companionship all the way along the distance, past the pool, and at the turn for the starting field; but Woodbury Hill again went to the front and was first over the last fence in the mile and a half course. Cork- screw, pulling tremendously, rushed to the front on passing the starting point, and lead over the first fence in the second round but Woodbury Hill again went to the front on passing the farmhouse, and in the dis- tance lead by a dozen lengths. He took his banks prettily, and went altogether like a good hunter would be expected to go over such ground. Corkscrew again closed as they neared the pond, but Woodbury Hill gave another spurt, and left him several lengths behind, and was apparently coming home an easy winner, when at the last leap but two Mr Dunn came down heavily. Corkscrew passed, and having but two or three fields to gallop through the race was considered at an end WoodburyHill, however,was quickly mounted, and went at a terrific pace but he was just too late, Corkscrew winning by half a length. This was about the gamest race we have seen for many a day, and justified the confidence reposed in Woodbury Hill, whose mishap was regretted by all not pecuniarily interested in the success of Corkscrew. THE BUSH STAKES. I I A sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each, with 25 sovs. added, for I horses that had been regularly hunted in Pembroke- shire, Carmarthenshire, and Cardiganshire, and had been in their owners' possession three months previous to the time of entry 12st each winners once, 71b; twice, 101b extra; ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or tradesmen; jockeys, 7lbs extra; horses tunning in this race not liable for Race Horse Duty about three miles. st lbs 12 0 Captain Saurin's Carbine, aged (R. Flutter) 1 12 7 Mr Hancock's Castlemartin, aged. (J. Flutter) 2 12 7 Mr Phillips's Forrester, aged. (G. James) 3 12 0 Captain Turner's Parson, aged (Mr Donelan) 0 12 0 Mr Johns ns Miss Latimer, 5 years (Mr Samuels) 0 12 0 Mr Parcell's Laura, 5 years (Mr G. D. Parcell) 0 12 0 Mr P. Merton's Isle of Man, aged. (Mr Morris Owen) 0 This was a very excellent race, and was watched with much interest. Of course, some of the animals were not known beyond the limits of their hunt; and therefore but few were backed. Isle of Man was favourite, Forrester next in favour, and Carbine found some friends at longer odds. This last is a very fine mare, by John O'Gaunt, out of a Sultan mare, and was purchased by the present owner from Mr Thomas, of Walleston. It was, however, thought that the ground was too heavy for her, considering the company she was in but it transpired that there was nothing better than herself in the race. Betting-7 to 4 against Isle of Man, 3 to 1 against Forester, 5 to 1 against Carbine. Isle of Man started off with the lead, followed by Miss Latimer, the other four going in a heap after them, and Forester going away last. In that order they got over the first obstacle and turned for the farm house. Here Castlemartin took up the third position, Laura going fourth. That order was maintained in the distance, the seven horses taking their leaps beautifully. As they neared the pond Forester rushed forward, cannoned against Isle of Man, and knocking Mr Owen headlong into the water. The Isle unfortunately blundered at the next fence, threw Mr Owen, got away without his rider, and was no more in the race. Forester, who also got into the water, lost considerable ground, and was again the last horse at the turn for the starting field. Castlemartin at this point had the lead, followed next by Miss Latimer, Laura going third. In passing through the starting field, at the end of a mile and a half, Carbine rushed into the second place, and from this point the two brothers raced prettily together along the distance, Castlemartin continuing to lead a length or two. On the turn for home the Parson had disappeared, and Miss Latimer followed his example. Forester now passed Laura, who along the distance had galloped somewhat short, and at the last jump was pulled up, Mr Parcell seeing that the other three had landed safely, and that his chance was gone. Castlemartin got first over the final leap, followed quickly by Carbine, and a magnificent struggle between the two brothers from this point to the post ended in Carbine's favour by half a length, two lengths between the second and third. This was a magnificent race, honestly and gamely con- tested to the end, the riders being cheered tremendously at the post. Forester went extremely well, and looked one of the finest hunters on the ground; but unfor- tunately he had a run of bad luck—with one exception —during the week. The day's racing concluded about five o'clock, and on the whole the public appeared satisfied with the result. In the evening the stewards' ordinary took place at the White Lion Hotel, when between twenty and thirty gentlemen sat down to a repast that reflected the greatest credit upon the establishment. Mr L. R. J. Thomas occupied the chair, and Mr Morris Owen the vice-chair. The toasts were purely of a complimentary character. Mr Samuels and Mr F. Bowers responded to the toast of The Winners" The latter said if it had not been for Mr Corbett and one or two other gentlemen he did not know what state the course would have been in. He was fond of sport of all sorts-was not at all par- ticular. (Laughter.) He hoped to be as fortunate at the next meeting has he had been at this. He intended to take Englishman from home a little bit, and hoped to get something by it, as be was in want of money. The Chairman proposed the health of the losers, hoping that when they came to the next meeting they would take more away with them. This was acknowledged by Mr Merton, Mr Dunn, and Mr Ellison. The first-named said he was very sorry to go away without taking something with him, for he liked to win. (Laughter.) But if a man would go into a pool of water, and then tumble at the next fence, he could not expect to win. He hoped that next year his horse would run straight, and not into the pool. (Laughter.) The Chairman next proposed the health of Mr Corbett, who in making their course had fought manfully against water and mud, and had made as good a course as could have been expected. (This toast was received with musical honours.) Mr Corbett said the part he had taken was chiefly confined to saying a good word for the meeting wher- ever he could, and in the formation of the course. Their object had been to establish a good week's steeple- chasing in Wales before the big meetings began. Next week, with the Birmingham meeting on, it would have been impossible to get horses to visit this part of the country but a good week's racing being got at Car- marthen, they thought that offering a pretty good stakes they would make it worth while for owners to take their horses down to Tenby. He thought, con- sidering the short notice, the smallness of the money offered, and the want of pushing in those gentlemen in the neighbourhood, they had had a very good meeting. They had certainly a good many horses, quite as many as had been at Carmarthen. Some had objected to the fixture being the same week as the Carmarthen meet- ing but, as he had always said, the same horses that came to Carmarthen would also come down here. Thev would have a better course next year, because bv that time it would be drained. They had no money for that purpose this year in fact, they could not be expected to do everything at once. He confessed that he felt ashamed of the course this year, for he had himself been used to go across country before he got too fat. (Laughter.) However, they did the best they could under difficulties, and hoped to do better next year under more favourable circumstances. Mr Bowers suggested that Mr Thomas Thomas should act as secretary to this as well as the summer meeting and that Mr Af orton, Mr Morris Owen, Mr Corbett, and Mr Burton should take the stewardship next year. He was sure they could have a good two- days' meeting, for there was plenty of money in the country, and they were only required to ask for it. Mr Corbett proposed the health of the stewards. He sorry to say that one of the stewards had that day be- come more acquainted with water externally than he had been used to internally (laughter). He was, how- ever, glad to see him look so well after his immersion. This toast was acknowledged by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman in humorous terms. Mr Owen thought they could not have better racing than they had seen to-day, but they wanted more room to get at the fences. Mr Corbett next proposed the health of Mr Frederic Bowers, a gentleman who had been most indefatigable over a very important part of the proceedings. He could assure them that the way in which Mr Bowers asked for money could not be surpassed anywhere. (Laughter.) He had watched him at his door, and when he saw a gentleman piss who looked at all like money, he was sure to hear the salute, Excuse me, Sir; have you any money for these races," (Laugh- ter.) He had been rather successful in that way. He would say nothing of his shortcomings—his hand- writing, for instance. (Laughter). That was due to his haste, for when he sat down quietly to write, few men could handle the pen better. But he was most remarkable for the way in which he extracted money, and he hoped there was no gentleman present who had not parted with it at his bidding. (Laughter.) Mr Bowers said there was sufficient money to pay everybody, himself included (cheers.) He would, how- ever, take care to pay the other two winners before he took anything himself, and they would receive their money the following morning. He had worked hard to get the money, and very few had refused. The health of the committee was proposed by the chairman and acknowledged by Mr Duntz and Mr Gregory. There were several other toasts proposed and acknow- ledged during the evening. The stewards for next year were not fixed, but it was arranged that a meeting should take place, extending over two days, with a day between that it shall take place the same week as the Carmarthen meeting; and with this view that an effort be made to get a change of days at Carmarthen.
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The Athcnceum states that Brigham Young has had an attack of apoplexy, but has rallied from it. FALL OF A CHURCH TOWER.—The tower of the parish church of St Issey, Cornwall, which contained a fine peal of bells, fell with a tremendous crash on Tuesday. The roof of the church was broken entirely in, and the organ was ^smashed to pieces. The heavy gales have gradually brought about this destruction. Every one has his own remedy for the increase or pauperism and the steady rise of rates. The poor-law medical officers have had their quarterly meotiug, and Dr. Rogers, the late medical officer of the Straud nnion, laid before them his remedy. It was the increase of the amount spent on the poor-law medical service by about ■6200,000 annually, which wouldnearly double the present expenditure. Of course the medical officers highly ap- plauded the proposition, and undertook willingly to use their influence with members of Parliament, and to peti- the Poor Law Board in favour of it. But the suggestion is not based merely on consderations of professional in- terest. Statistics were produced with the object ot show- ing that when the medical service was relatively com- plete and well paid the pauperism and poor rates were proportionately diminished. It is no new theory that sickness is the ordinary commencement of a large per- centage of poverty. According to evidence taken before the Poor Law Board of the House of Commons, some 72 per cent. of paupers were made so in the first instance by the operation of sickness,
TIVY AND AYRON FISHERY DISTRICT.
TIVY AND AYRON FISHERY DISTRICT. TO THE EDITOR OP THE WELSHM AN." SIR,-Ullder the above heading, I have read with no small surprise, the following statement: -"It, 'was under- stood that at the request of ifshermen, the members for Cardiganshire had formed a deputation to the Secretary of State, to ask him to withhold his approval of the higher scale as Hubmitted to him, but that. Mr i;rucehad given his approval notwithstanding the representation made bo him." Now, as far as I am concerned, as one of the members for Cardiganshire," the above state- ment is absolutely without foundation. No such "request" was made to me. I have not visited London since July in the past year, and I have bad no com- munication, direct, or indirect, with the Home Secretary, either with reference to the Tivy, Ayron, or any other Fisheries. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Bronwydd, February 8th THOMAS DAVIES LLOYD. Bronwydd, February 8th, 1869.
,,-RE THE FINANCIAL INSURANCE…
RE THE FINANCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." SIR,—I observe in your last impression beaded Llan- dovery—Re the Financial Insurance Company Limited, a report of the cross-examination of a witness wherein reference is freely made to a Capt Thomas, of Llan- dovery. As I am sometimes known as Capt. Thomas, I beg jou will make it known through your columns that the person referred to in the report is a mining captain in th a town, and not in any way connected with Your obedient servant, J. THOMAS. Captain, 3 Carmarthenshire V. R. C., Llandovery. Forest House, Llandovery, 8th February, 1869.
DISSENTERS AND THE IRISH CHURCH.
DISSENTERS AND THE IRISH CHURCH. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." SIR,—I have to apologise to you for troubling you on I this subject after an interval of several weeks. When I first read Mr Prydderch's last letter some weeks ago, I thought that there was nothing in it bearing upon the charge, which 1 had not refuted before, and that the new statements he made were beside the question but on second consideration I have deemed it best to reply to him, lest some of your readers may be blinded by the dust which he has thrown in their eyes. With regard to Mr Jones of Pantyrhendy's statement, published by Mr Prydderch in his last letter. I have this to say. Either it has bem extorted by unfair means, or if it is his own free confession, it is not trustworty. There is some ground for believing that Mr Jones has been tampered with, else te would have probably made his statement before. It caunot be trustworthy for the following reason. A month or two at least before Mr Jones composed this big document, he was asked by my friend Mr David Jones (who took the petition round the parish with me) whether he had ever said that the petition was against Popery and whether he understood it to be so. To both these questions Mr Jones gave a distinct denial, and said that he had never authorised anyone to say that he considered that the petition was against Popery. He knew, he said, it was for the main- tenance of the Irish Church, and doubtless this is his opinion now if the real truth were known. In the face of these facts I say that Mr Jones's statement is not trustworthy, as he plainly contradicts himself. Mr David Jones will any day testify to the truth of what I have stated. Again, even granting that Mr Jones of Pantyrhendy, was told that the petition was against Popery (which he was not), the charge does not touch me. I was not an accomplice in the dishonesty—if it was practised upon Mr Jones. I was not present at the time, and therefore could not countenance the dishonesty even by my silence. Now, Mr Prydderch has charged me personally, and as Mr Jones is the only case which he has adduced in proof of his charge, surely the charge has not been proved against me. I therefore call upon Mr Prydderch to apologise for the gross mis-statemeut which he has been guilty of. Mr Prydderch has allowed the case of Mr E. J. Evans to remain unproved, though, to deal with him fairly, he never did say that Mr Evans was told that the peti- tion was against Popery. In his last letter, Mr Prydderch, failing to adduce in- stances to prove his case, tries to prove it by asserting (without a shadow of evidence) that I coerced two gentlemen to sign the petition. Mr David Rees and Mr Griffith Davies were coerced, therefore the petition was against popery. This reasoning underlies Mr Prydderch's statements. His logical faculty must be very distorted I should imagine, and he must have a most strange notion of the close sequence of cause and eiYeot to connect the 1 ate "lonfinn «»;th « petition which was taken round six months before it. But, doubtless, Mr Prydderch, in the plenitude of his power, and through, the aid of his bright imagination, can make the past future and the future past Now, the real fact is that whan I asked Mr Rees and Mr Davies to subscribe to the petition, I told them they were at liberty to do just as they pleased, and that no one would entertain a higher or lower opinion of them, whether they sub- scribed or refused to subscribe. This took place in the oretence of three persons, one of whom (Mr Thomas Stephen), highly approved of what I then said. This is what Mr Prydderch calls coercion. More liberty no one cou.d enjoy or wish to enjoy. Mr Prydderch, of course, will not beiieve what I say, but this is quite immaterial, for the truth is as I have staled it. With the allegation that coercion was prac- tised during the late election, I have nothing to do, I therefore pass over it with the remark that it is ground- less. I now repeat what I have before written, that the charge Mr Prydderch has made is as untrue as the effrontery of the man who brought it forward is un- blushing. Where are the many more ?" All have disappeared. So far with reference to the immediate charge, one or two general remarks in conclusion. I regret to have been unler the necessity of speaking the truth so plainly and so bluntly but I cannot retract one word of the hard language I have employed. Mr Prydderch has been guiity, either at the instigation of false informants or in a fit of revenge and in the shallowness of his own con- ceit, of making a false charge against me, aud I there- fore cannot help calling him and his co-adjutors by the hard namos I have used such, as scattcrers of egregious falsehoods, &c. To call a man salt without savour" is ft hard saying perhaps but I much prefer catling a spade a spade than any other name. But Mr P., has tur outstripped me ii his language and I am sure that there was no arrow left in his quiver which he could level at me. Jlr Pryddeich talks of coercion. But what does he think of Dissenting Preachers threatening their floks with the pains of death if they refused to vote with them, or holding before them the bliss of life, if they did Coercion and spiritual intimidation was the ordur of the day, and of this Dissenting gang Mr Prydderch was the foremost champion. What, too, does he think of ministers who, on Sundays, rebuke their brethren for voting with their landlords, and against their spiritual pastors ? That of course is liberty, because it is done by Dissenting Preachers. For honwt Liberals I have the greatest respect, but for their agents, in the shape ot Dissenting Preachers, I have the most unmitigated con- temp- Instead of being messengers of peace, they have to the utmost of their ability, striven to set tenant against landlord and man against man. Mr Prydderch may conclude that I have dipped my pen in gall as well as in ink but permit me to assure him that such is not the case. I have simply defended myself. And now, that the same mythical" person- age J. M. P.. is a poor vanquished foe and has doffed his armour, I have enough Christian feeling in my heart to forgive him for what he has done in his ignor- ance, and I am ready to hush him to his long rest with a calm and peaceful benediction. Thanking you Mr Editor, for your kindness. I remain, Yours faithfully, I D. LEWIS LLOYD.
I TESTIMONIAL TO SERGEANT…
I TESTIMONIAL TO SERGEANT SAER. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN. SIR,—. To present faithful servants with testimonials is a very general practice in these days. It is a very praise- worthy practice, and no doubt has a very beneficial in- fluence on every class in what sphere soever they move; for it creates emu atiun in the mind to please every one, and therefore it stimulates an officer to be honest in office, diligent in service, and to do his best to please all. Men in the various vocations of the present life, have been rewarded with testimonials in some form or other A grateful public have not left their services go unre- garded. Ministers of religion, Lawyers, Doctors of Medicjnei and officers in the police force have had their testimonials. And I propose through the medium of your paper a testimonial to a very efficient officer in the Carmarthenshire Police Force Seargeant Saer, of the St. Clears District and who resides at the foremen- tioned place, who has been in the force 24 years since the 8th of this month, and 19 years in St Clears district s'nce the 19th of January last—the oldest in th Car- marthenshire force, except the Chief Officer himseff. If any police officer deserves a testimonial, Sergeant Saer does. I can produce many reasous to verity that assertion. One is, that he is what every otBcer ought to be, minding the business of his office and not meddling with things that do not pertain to it, as some do. Sergeant Saer knows his work well, and does it, too, within its own boundaries and therefore, he is a preserver of peace in the highest sense of the term. He does not meddle with every frivolous quarrel between neighbours; in a word he is not a busybody. But when there is a cause for interference everybody knows that Sergeant Sear is not the man to be trifled with, that he is straightforward, and therefore a terror to evil-doers and to those who would disturb the peace. A single good officer like him is very useful and beneficial in a I village like St. Clears and its neighbourhood, and de- serves to be rewarded. He is also very shrewd in the detection of evil-doers. When a theft is committed in the neighbourhood, only let Sergeant Saer be informed of it, aud the theif must be of a superior order of cleverness if he can escape being captured. Who can tell what good services such a man as he has rendered to the public at large by his dexterity in capturing thieves, and by so doing ridding society from those pests that prey on their property by their secret and dark deeds, Therefore I ask, is it too much for the public to acknowledge his long services by presenting him with a testimonial? He, I should think, has very nearly served his time and, by his age, the time of his superanuation is not far distant. Let us therefore express our appre- ciation of his services by giving him a testimonial -SlY a gold watch or some other token. I don't believe that anything is required, save the introduc- tion of the subject to the public. T. Powell, Esq., of Penycoed, R. P. Beynon, Esq., of Pentowyn, and other gentlemen in the neighbourhood who appre- ciate his services, will no doubt patronize the movement Mr Williams the eminent chemist of Saint Clears, will accordingly to his usual kirdness act as treasurer; and, without hesitation, Mr Thomas Richards, the well-known Commissioner's Clerk at St. Clears, will act as secretary and I have no doubt that Mr Davies, the able schoolmaster will assist him I consider it the greatest honour to serve in a deserving cause, and the writer of these lines will give as much at he can to swell the funds. Will some of Mr Saer's friends at St Clears or elsewhere write to the next papers to express their feelings on the subject;- And let there be a committee formed at once, and the two magistrates, Mr Powell and Captain Beynon, asked to attend, that things may be arranged, in order that an appeal may be made to the public to subscribe. After doing so, the response will doubtless be cheerful and liberal. Hoping that the proposal will meet with a favourable reception. I remain, sir, Yours very truly. DAYll> Wlt-T-TAMS. Baptist Minister. Salem, Mydrim, B3ptiRt Min'ister. Feb. 9th,
CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL.
CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL. A quarterly meeting was held in the Council Chamber, on Wednesday. There were present—Mr J. Lewis (mayor), Mr W. Morris, Mr Warren, Mr J. Thomas (Little Bridge-street), Mr H. Norton, Mr W. J. Morgan, Mr E. B. Jones, Mr D. Davies, Mr D. M Morgan, Mr J. Thomas (Fountain Villa), Mr W. Jones, Mr E. W. Shackell, Mr J. Smith, Mr Stedman Thomas, Mr D. Lewis, Mr Mostyn Davies, and Mr D. B. Edwards. The bills examined by the Finance Committee were ordered to be paid. Mr Shackell called attention to the Act of Parliament regulating the sale of petroleum, and inquired what steps had been taken to enforce compliance with the Act. The Town Clerk said he had sent a notice to every person who to his knowledge sold petroleum, informing them that it was necessary they should take out a license for the sale of that article, which would be under the inspection of the Inspector of Weights and Measures. Mr J. Thomas said there were some penal clauses in the Act which the sellers of petroleum should be made acquainted with, and he would suggest that those clauses be printed on the back of the licenses. Mr W. J. Morgan said the Act of Parliament was passed to protect the public from the sale of oils of a low and inflamable nature. If they gave a general license people might keep petroleum not knowing it was of a very low class, might sell it, and cause an explosion which might seriously injure the purchaser. He there- fore thought there should be some stringent limits im- posed. There was no difficulty in testing petroleum, as some persons imagined. The flashing test invented by Dr. Letheby was very simple and effectual. He thought li- censes should be granted subject to the restrictions speci- fied in the Act, and that the inspector be supplied with tests to be periodically examined. After some remarks it was agreed that licenses be granted to persons to deal in petroleum, under the Act of 1808, and that the form of license now read be issued for that purpose also that a proper testing apparatus be procured to enable the inspector of weights and measures to carry out his duty. THE WATER SUPPLY. The Town Clerk said he had received the follow- ing report which Mr Brodie, engineer, had been re- quested to send;- 7, White Ladies' Road Bristol, 21st January, 1869. To the Local Board of Carmarthen I GENTLEMEN,—I have again, as requested by you' Attll1illbd thA ponntrr round í'Q1"mrthon, m at u"th I your Committee of Public Works, received from Mr. Wade, your surveyor, information as to the require- ments of your town if put upon constant supply of water, and have given the subject of augmentation of the water supply ot your town my serious consideration. The quantity which I am informed you require, viz., two million gallons per week, is so large and has got so much beyond my estimate when your works were first projected, and that of Mr Clarke who inspected the town, that I consider it quite hopeless to attempt to store a sufficient quantity in the Cwmoernant valley either by making reservoirs or by enlarging the existing ones. A new source must therefore be looked for, and the question at once arises, can any source sufficiently high to command the town by natural pressure be obtained at a moderate cost. If your town were increasing fast and could afford an expenditure of say £ 20,000 in work and compensa- tion to mill owners and others, I would advise the construction of a reservoir at some point above Conwil high enough to command the town and to lay a main of eight or nine miles in length into the existing upper reservoir. The upper part of the Pibwr stream might also be available, but if water were taken from either of these sources, an Act of Parliament would be required, and the cost of the reservoir and mains and that of settling with the millowners so great as to be too much, I fear, for your town to bear. The most likely source by natural pressure is the upper part of the valley above Ftvnondrain, where a reservoir might be constructed and pipes laid to a small service reservoir above the top of Picton-place, at a cost for works which I estimate approximately at :elo(io. The amount to be paid as a compensation to the parties interested in the mills on the St Catherine's brook and at Johnstown viill have to be added, and this no doubt would be considerable, and I think it likely that you woud require to apply for parliamentary powers where so many interests are concerncd. If pumping be resorted to there are three convenient services, viz., the pond of the mill lately occupied by Mr Buckley, at Johnstown, the St. Catherine's inill pond, and the Tinvvorks mill stream, from either of which I believe a sufficient supply could be obtained at all times. If the Johnstown source be selected it would be necessary to purchase the mill and to use the water power there assisted by steam if required, to pump into a small sel vice reservoir above the top of Picton Place, from which a pipe could be laid to join the existing mains. A similar arrangement could be carrIed out by purchasing the St Catherine's mill, pumping and laying pipes to the same reservoir. I very much question, however, if either of these streams near their mouths would iu these days when there is such a dread of organic contamination, be found to be sufficiently pure for drinking purposes. I have come to the conclusion that the Tinworks millstream is the best source to pump from. Taking into account the large area drained by the Gwilly 1 believe that the proportion of impurity in that water is less than in the Johnstown or St Catherine streams near their mouths and so small as not to be worth con- sideration. Any drainage from the houses along the milistream at Cwmgwilly could easily at a moderate cost be diverted across and so as not to pollute the water to be pumped. Exclusive of the compensation to mill owners, the cost of engines, pumps, reservoirs, pipes, &c., re- quired to pump from St. Catherine's mill, Johnstown, or the Tinworks millstream will not differ materially from Mr Wade's estimate of 1866, viz., 12,000, or, to be safe, say £ 2,-500, and an annual expendituae of L150 for coals, and working the engines. If the Tinworks Company by any of their wheels or engines would supply the power necessary for working the pumps, 1 think it would he fair to pay a rent of three farthings per 1,000 gallons pumped into the up- per reservoir, which on 2,000,000 gallons for twenty weeks in the summer, will amount to L120 per annum. This is on the supposition that the Local Board supply and find the pumps and connecting machinery and lay the main to the reservoir, and that the Tinworks Com- pany maintain their own power and do the ordinary re pairs to the pumping machinery Previous to your deciding on the source of supply, I have not thought it nece^ary to make any detailed plans or designs, and consequently the above estimates are only approximately correct. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, R. BRODIE. Afterwards, in consequence of what transpired wht-n Mr Brodie, Mr Thomas, of the Tin Works, Mr John Thomas, and himself met in consequence of a con- sideration which then took place, be wrote to ?Mr r Brodie reminding him of it. In reply he wrote as follows Newport, 2Sth Jan., 1869. Dear Sir,-Yours of the 25th inst. I have only re- ceived here to-day on my way home from Tredegar, and I write without having a copy of my report before me. I considered the two or three plans of pumping from the millstream as one and the same, as the cost of the j works in either case will not differ materially. | It appears to me that if you should fix on pumping from the millstream, the decision as to which of the plans you adopt will become more a business matter in dealing with the parties interested in the land and water than an engineering one. If the Tinworks Company would do the pumping on the terms I mentioned in my report, I believe that the annual charge to the town would be less than if you erect your own machinery at Tanerdy. My opinion is that the Tiuworks Company would object to your erecting a water-wheel at Tanerdy, and if you decide to have your works there, you will have to make a small reservoir sufficient to hold a week's supply, and to pump from thence by a steam engine. I remain, Yours truly, W. BRODIE. G. Thomas, Esq. He seemed to write that from what transpired during our conversation. Again be wrote as follows :— 7, White Ladies' Road, Bristol, 30th January, 1869. MY DEAR SIR,-I have tested and am quite sa- tisfied with Mr Wade's calculations as to the power of the water-wheel at the waste of the tinworks He seemed in his report to have forgotten this, and had talked of machinery being put down lower. He had I written to ask Mr Brodie whether he considered Mr Wade's estimate for machinery correct, and this was his reply As to cost, to be safe, I think you ought to add £500 to his estimate of f2,000, and say another £ 500, if at a future time you should find it necessary Jo :supplement the water power by a steam engine. The cost of a whee], &c., at Tanerdy, or at the waste, will be a bout the same, the extra cost of the Mill Tail run at Tanerdy being about balanced by the length of piping saved. I remain, Yours truly, George Thomas, Esq. R. BRODIB. This was all the correspoi,j><•» <w tdohen place. During their conversation Mr Brodie was understood to approve of Mr Wade's scheme, and it was supposed that he was going to report upon that particular scheme, and say whether he concurred generally with the scheme. Mr Mostyn Davies—Mr Brodie prefers the steam engine. The Town Clerk-He says that a steam engine would cost you about X500 more. Mr J. Thomas, Little Bridge-street—For some reason which I do not understand, Mr Brodie anticipates some difficulty with Messrs. Thomas and Lester. He says in the letter thal be does not think they would give the water. How be came to think so J don't know, for they told us they were perfectly willing to give the water for some nominal consideration. I think Mr Brodie has ignored that scheme altogether in his first report because he thinks we shall not have the water. Mr Norton—He recommends a supplemental water reservoir, and then suggests that we should get a steam engine at a cost of £ -500. If the scheme is feasible at all, which I very much doubt, a steam engine would be the best. There would then be no limit to the quan- tity of water given us. Mr Mostyn Davies-If we have a steam engine we shall water at all times. Mr W. Morris-Mr Brodie does not give his opinion as to the schemes. He does not offer an opinion as to which course is best. He points out the means of getting water, but does not tells us which is the best. Mr Warren-He will be iu the neighbourhood next week, and if desirable I have no doubt he would come here at very little extra expense. Mr Mostyn Davies-I think we should have some- thing more definite than is now before us. Mr Thomas-I think, as he mentions a steam engine and reservoir, he is under the impression that there is some difficulty in getting the Tin Works proprietors to give us water to turn the wheel. The Town Clerk-There is one advantage in having a reservoir below and getting a steam engine; for we should then have two sources of supply-we could also pump from the river to the reservoir. Mr Thomas, Little Bridge-street—What recommended the Surveyor's plan to me was its simplicity and cheap- ness. Of course if you wish to go into a large outlay you may do so but if you wish to expend a small sum for a water wheel, and thus obtain a large supply of water, the increased revenue which you would derive from the increased quantity of water, would very nearly if not altogether pay for its cost. Unsatisfactory as Mr Brodie's report appears to be, we learn from it that there is no doubt as to the purity of the water. He says, speaking of contamination, that it is so small, as not to be worth consideration. I have no doubt most of you will be of the same opinion as Mr Brodie. If the water be taken from a spot one hundred yards above Tanerdy, and thus avoid that pollution, I do not tV-iio.l: cwfto* <\ o<xrc-€«a.l £ iOUi v,"tl lAJ Conwil and from thence to Cwmduad, that there is any pollution to speak of that might not be avoided cheaply. Mr Brodie confirms the opinion I have always enter- tained, that the water is beautifully pure. He tells ui that if we agree to give jS2,000, he would advise us to enlarge that sum to £ 2,500. He says that with an ex. penditure of P.2,500 the Surveyor would be able to do all he promises to do. Mr Brodie says he has tested Mr Wade's calculations, and he is quite satisfied with them. I confess that I had some misgivings about them, as Mr Wade is not particularly conversant with hydraulics; and I therefore feared that he could not deliver the quantity of water into our reservoir that he supposed he could. It is therefore very satisfactory to find that he is not wrong in his calculations. Taking into account the great straits the town was put to, not only last year, but for several years past, I think we should no longer hesitate. This question has been discussed ad nauseam, but always put off to a future day, and again taken up after the scarcity of water during the summer had been experienced. It seems to me rather unfortunate that this question should always be discussed in the winter, for we can- not conceive now, in the midst of a shower, that the town can ever be short of water. I think it is now our duty to do all in our power to increase that water sup- ply, and I do not see that we could expend 92,000 better than by giving the inhabitants a large supply of water throughout the year. One person in the Council thinks that there is a great waste of water, and that if that were saved, there would be such a considerable addition to our storage water that we should be able to put the town upon a constant supply during the whole year. I have no doubt there is a great deal of waste, but I don't think that if all that waste were saved, we should make such an addition to our supply as would enable the Surveyor to put the town upon a constant supply throughout the summer. It will, perhaps, be said that. last year was exceptional, and that the figures I am about to use are not as applicable to former years but I think they will throw some light upon the subject. The water in the reservoir ceased to run over the waste in March last year, and the reservoir is supposed to hold something like 11,000,000 gallons of water. I don't think we can safely reckon upon more than 10,000,000 gallons, for there is generally a certain quan- tity of sediment in the reservoir. Well. then, the town depended upon 10,000,000 gallons of water for six months last year. We will suppose that that supply was to serve the town for five months, or twenty-two weeks that would give 454,545 gallons as the weekly allowance for 6,500 persons, being ten gallons per head per day. I think that about 6,500 of the inhabitants depend for their water supply upon those reservoirs, and if that be the case, then they are limited to ten gallons per bead per day in the sumJmer months, unless you suppose that a considerable quantity flows into those reservoirs in excess of the evaporation. I think the evaporation has not been properly considered. If you look how they are exposed to the wind and sun—for there is nothing to protect them from either -the water taken away by evaporation must amount to a considerable quantity. My own opinion is that during the last summer the evaporation was very considerably in excess of the additional water sup- plied through the rainfall during six months. From April to August the rainfall was eight-and-a-half inches in Carmarthen, so that a very small quantity found its way into the reservoir. During June ana JUiy the rainfall was two inches only, which nearly all got absorbed in the soil, and a very small quantity got into the reservtir. As to the springs, I have examined them in the summer, and it is but a mere trickle that falls in and should not be reckoned at all. I have, therefore, come to the conclusion that the evaporation was equal to what found its way into the reservoir from April to July. Now if we depend upon 10,000,000 gallons of water for five months, it is clear that the in- habitants depending upon that supyly are limited to 10 gallons per head per day during that period. And that supply, remember, includes waste of all kinds. I do not suppose that the inhabitants during last summer had five gallons per head per day; but, as I have shown, if all were supplied them they were limited to ten gallons per head. Seeing that we may so easily and cheaply augment this supply, I really do think it is our duty to do so. Some one has suggested that the town should be consulted upon the subject. For my own part I have no objection to that course; because, much as I tbnik of this scheme, I should be sorry to advocate any scheme that would not be acceptable to the town. If that course be thought desirable by the Council I should not have the slightest objection to it. I do not know that I have anything to add, except to say that 1 do think  i8 our dutv to adopt some scheme if not this scheme. We should do our best to augment the supply because the scarcity of water is very ?chfe? in the summer, and then we are prepared to expend B very large bUm for a verysmaJ result The is this to be said also, in cage you should depend upon the waste only as an additional supply. In order to secure t.he town against wa??te you would have to «dop some very ?a?us regulations, and not only regulations that would involve a very »« y£ „ «* £ ^nc}iture. I do not think, situated as we are in Carma™' wjtb • P.ent. of water if we would only adopt neLng of using it, and with first-rate natural resourcesth should put the town to the inconvenience of bOW9 vu -ni.
LLANELLY TOWN RAILWAY.
to all parties, that the line would be a great conven- ience to the town and the public, and would be produc- tive of increased trade, and general commercial pros- perity. The present stations were at a great distance from the town in fine weather the place was so dusty and the distance Eo long: and in wet weather, the journey was altogether so unpleasant that he bad known many persons neglect coming into the town. All the neighbouring towns offered railway convenience which Llanelly ought to possess, and which, by this line, it would possess. He hoped that every effort would be made to carry it forward. Those gentlemen who, for- tunately held large quantities of land in the neighbour- hood of the line, would be benefitted to a large extent, and he hopsd they would come forward liberally, and if possible take up the whole of the shares of the con- cern. He seconded the resolution proposed by Mr W. Nevill, with very great pleasure. Mr B. Jones, (Caeefir)-Allow me to ask whether L12,000 will constitute the whole of the capital required. Mr Bagot-The whole of the capital required. Mr B Jones-Including purchase of land? (,.y es. ") Parliamentary expenses ? (" Yes.") Every item is included P Mr Bagot—Yes; with borrowing powers to C4,000 more. The motion was put to the meeting and carried. Mr Bagot then read two petitions, one to the House of Lords, and one to the House of Commons, praying that the Bill, authorising the construction of the line might become law, and setting forth the advantages which would be derived from it by the town of Llanelly. Mr W. H. Nevill proposed Ii That the petitions to the Houses of Parliament, in favour of the Llanelly Town Railway Bill, now produced, be adopted, and signed by the chairman, the ratepayers, and inhabitants generally." He need not make any lengthened remarks on the matters referred to in the petitions. They enjoyed the privilege of supporting a line which would connect them more directly with the great railway thorough- fares of the country. They enjoyed, at present, no inconsiderable railway advantages, but that was no reason why they should not remove whatever incon- veniences existed in their present position. He was very glad to hear, and it appeared to him desirable, as far as a crude opinion went, that there was a possibility of bringing the broad gauge as well as the narrow gauge into the town that would perhaps lead to the correc- tion of a slight inconvenience which now existed,—that the line proceeded in a zig-zag direction instead of coming into the town. The petition referred to the works along the route of the line there was no doubt that these works would derive a certain amount of benefit from it, ,and they might look forward with pleasure to the increased benefit to passengers. Perhaps it would not be looking forward too far to consider the extension of the line into other parts of the neighbour- hood (hear, hear.) If outlying portions of the town were brought, so to speak, nearer to the railway station, it would add greatly to their prosperity. From such places as Velinfoel and Dafen Tin Works there was no chance of getting to the station except through a great deal of mud, and sometimes rain, and always much discomfort (hear, hear.) Whether they had the docks or not, which was a matter of doubt, putting the town in direct communication with the existing docks would be a great advantage. Steam communication with the docks was the rule now in every large port, and no doubt in this case the advantage would be very great to those connected with the trade of the port. Mr Jones (Caeffir) said although he had no particular interest in the project, yet, as it was for the good of the town, he had pleasure in seconding the resolution, and would be happy to subscribe his mite for a few shares in support of it (cheers ) The resolution was then put and carried. The Rev. D. E. Williams proposed That the Right Hon. Earl Cawdor, Lord Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire, be solicited to take charge of the petition and present it to the House of Lords and that Col. Stepney, the Member for the United Boroughs, be requested to take charge of and present the petition to the House of Commons." Mr Owen Thomas seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr Rees Evans proposed that the following gentlemen be requested to form a committee, to promote the Bill, and to assist in getting up the share capital :-l\1r C. W. Nevill, Mr Rosser, Mr W. Nevill, Mr Buckley, Mr W. Thomas, Mr Tregonning, Mr Bevan, Mr Waddle, Mr D. Evans, Mr Holland, and the Managers of the Banks. Mr J. Davies seconded and the proposition was carried. It was also moved that a memorial be presented to the directors of the London and North Western asking them to use their influence in support of the Llanelly Railway and Dock Company's application. Mr Hand, auctioneer, seconded. He said the new line would save the delay now existing in the carriage of goods to the town. Goods often remained at the station for a couple of dnys. Inasmuch as it would save a great deal of haulage over the roads, it was a question which affected every ratepayer, fur there would be a saving in the cost of repairing the roads. Mr C. W. Nevill objected to the resolution, as it might seem to be taking the side of one great company as against another great company. The Chairman said the Railway and Dock Company, and the Loudon and North Western, were working together, and the Llanelly people could on!y get on the North Western system through the Llanelly Company hence the resolution seemed reasonable. Mr W. H. Nevill suggested that it be referred to the committee. The Rev D. E. Williams concurred. Mr B. Jones object* d to the resolution. As the line was a local project, it ought to go upon its merits. Such a resolution would only provoke sterner opposition from the Great Western Railway. Besides, it was unusual. It was then decided that as the resolution might be taken as siding with one great company against the other, the matter should be left to the committee. Mr Bagot, speaking as to the probable effect of the new station on the old line, said that at present the two lines could hardly be said to be more than one, for. strictly speaking, none of the trains on the narrow- gauge ran to meet the broad-guage. In fact they rather avoided meeting. That arose frvlll the lact that the narrow-guage had access easterly and westerly, and met the broad-guage at Swansea, and Carmarthen. Hence, the necessity for meeting at Llanelly was not so great. If that went on, and the two gnages became wider in their differences, the necessity for the joint station would not be so pressing and if they got the terminal narrow-guage station in the town, instead of between the town and the docks-one might almost say nowhere-they could be accommodated first with a good town station, and then get first-class accommodation at tho docks, hereafter. From the mode in which the line would be laid, if another guage should be required, in addition to the narrow-guage there was nothing to prevent another siding being run on at the side of the Great Western Railway, and carried to the town direct, almost from the present South Wales station. Hence it would be seen that they had not overlooked fixing a terminal station at Llanelly, which would be available for both gauges. He trusted that matters would turn out as they had endeavoured to make them. Me Bagot, in reply to a question, said that nearly all the people went to London irom Llundilo aad the district, direct by the new route. (A voice: All of them.") Mr C. W. Nevill-Then there are very few passengers who come down by the narrow-guage to go by the Great Western. Mr Bagot-Except those who go from Pembrey, and they are very few even from Kidwelly, they go to Carmarthen. Mr B. Jones—Is it the Llanelly Company who bear the responsibility of the preliminary expenses up to the time of passing the Bill ? Mr Bagot—Yes; unless I may answer as to some expenses in which I am personally concerned. Mr C. W. Nevill—The committee are liable to no expenses, except what they choose to make themselves liable for ? Mr Bagot—Just so. The Chairman said there was no doubt that the Llanelly Company were responsible. He hoped that the townspeople would assist the work by subscribing liberally. His impression was, that there was no danger of the concern falling through, if they were successful in Parliament, and if the town encouraged it. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.