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REBECCA AT CARMARf SEN, &c.

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SWANSEA PETTY SESSIONS.

A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF…

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- To the EDITOR f The CAIIIBRIAN.

.. To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN.

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To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. Gray's Inn, 20th June, 1843. SIR,-In the midst of the very general panic, which the disturbances of the lawless band denominated Rebecca and her Children" have created in Carmarthenshire, it is surprising that no measures should have been resorted to, for the suppression of the tumults, more energetic than those of swearing in some score of special constables, and putting arms in the hands of some infirm pensioners, wtio do not know how to use them. Some vague idea has at lust entered the heads of the Carmarthen Dogberrys, that a body of military is only wanted to set all things to rights. However efficient soldieis may be in open-banded fight, I think it questionable bow far they rnav prove of service in the present case, without some resolute co-operation. This co-operation, I would suggest, might be managed thus:—Let the body of the young Squirearchy of the County, from the age of 18 to 35—of whicb sort there is no lack in Carmarthenshire—let tbem, 1 say, form themselves into an association for the suppression of these riots. The class of Squires I refer to, should include all possessed of incomes of 200/. a-year, resulting from land, upwards, and who can command a stout horse nnd a trusty man-servant. Let them, having formed an association, proceed to the part of the cnuntv where the disturbances are of most frequent recurrence, and take up their station near some gate that has been most frequently levelled with the ground, barracking themselves in farm-bouses atid cottages adjacent. Let them, then, station their servants at different points, commanding a view of the surrounding county, with directions to communicate with their respective masters, on the discovery of the approach of anv of the rioters. A signal should then be made, such as tiring of guns, or the like, to collect all the members of the association to a place of rendezvous pre- viously fixed. Let them then proceed together to the obnoxious gate, there to await their opponents. I would have them be without arms, other than stout cudgels. When Rebecca has ap- proached, let them first hold a parley, and remonstrite with her upon her unjustifiable mode of procedure. Let them then dis- pose themsetves about the gate, but beware of striking the first blow. I miscalculate the Welsh nature greatly, ifthay will not be loth to attack a body of young gentlemen, to whom they have been accustomed to look up with respect and esteem. They will have no set of special constables or vacillating pensioners to deal with, but a body of vigorous, firm young men, the flower of the county and if they go to work in a conciliatory way, unsupported by police, relying entirely on their own influence and respecta- bility, the chances are tep to one that Rebecca will be ashamed of herself, and her followers will at any rate be more submissive and respectful. If this association should wish for a name to call itself, let it be The Judith Society." and never fear Rebecca will, ere long, -4 hide her diminished head." I regret that I am unable to leave the Metropolis, for the Principality, before August, when I hope the riots will be past and gone, or I would be the first to propose this plan, in propria persona. My plan may be deemed Quixotic and foolish, and myself a fool. Agreed-let it be qo-but it is not impracticable; and having done my duty in putting it forward, I leave other more experienced and wiser heads to propose a better. I am, Mr. Editor, your* obediently, A WELSHMAN IN LONDON.

To tie EDITOR of The CANDRIAIV.

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