The Cambrian

To the EDITOR of the CAMBRIAN. HUDDEN V. BUCKLAND. SIR.—It is due to myself, that the impression produced ppon the public mind, by the report of the above case contained In your paper of the 2d inst., should not be allowed to remain and I am induced to trouble you with a few lines explanatory of my exact position with the Cambrian Iron and Speher Company, who are, in fact, the real plaintiff 's in the action. In the month of February, 1841 (just one vear prior to the termination of my duties as manager of the Company's concerns in Wales), the balance due from me to the Company in the London books, on the 3lst December preceding, was agreed at 8661. h. Std.; in which books I was debited with all monies transmitted to Wales for the purposes of the Works there, it being my duty to forward to the London office, a monlhlv state- ment of my disbursements. Since the termination of my con- nexion with the Company as manager (though I all, unfortu- nately still connected with it as a shareholder), I have not seen the books of the ooncern, nor has any balance of account been agreed subsequently to that above referred to, and I am entirely at a loss to conceive how or by what means the large balance claimed to be due from me can be made out, as I am fully con- scious that it is utterly impossible that the alleged deficiency can by any means exist. It may be a«k^ why, knowing that sucb is the case. I did not proceed wiltMky defence to the action. Mv answer is simply this :-The Company were secure of a verdict for the balance of calls due upon my shares, and the costll would necessarily fall upon me. I deemed it, therefore, more prudent to allow a verdict 10 be entered for the full amount claimed. and afterwards to seek an exp/anlttion from the Company of the manner in which the amount claimed was made out; and I am al the present moment in correspondence with them, through their and my solicitors, with reference to the accounts, which I have reasrfn to expect will end in my being able to shew tbem, that there are many fewer hundreds due from me, than there are thousands claimed. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, I JAS M. BUCKLAND. Court Herbert, Neath, Sept. 6th, 1843.

T,) the EDITOR of The CAMBRIA#. Mr. EDITOR,—I shall feel obliged by yonr inserting in your next the following correction of a few mistakes committed in tbe last Cambrian, no doubt unintentionally, in reporting what 1 said at the terj extraordinary meeting ut Pontardawe on the 29ill uii. I did not say, that I was forty-five years of age but that, though I was sixty-Sve years of age, and dnring at least forty of which had paid some attention to the politics of the times, I had never before attended any potitica) meeting, and never interfered in public affairs, fnrth- r than in (jelling op one petition to Par- liament, and that one was against the New Poor Lllw. I dia not sav, that my windows bad been broken because/ opposed ibe Reform Bill (lor I did not oppose it), but for my not lighting them at the general illumination, on account of the prospect of the success of that great bill that was to put an end 10 all our woes. I diel not sav, that I had told the farmers that the tithes were oppressive, but that among mv fiiends I had shewn thttt the tithes w"rl! isoi oppressive when they were payable in kind, and that it would be belter for every tenant if he had the option of (Ia.' ing bis rent also in kind. I did not sav. that the Poor-law officers rejoiced at the dis- tress 01 the people. bnt that the methoil of git-ing relief onder the N.P.L. gave pleasure to no one unless the Poor-law officers could derive any delight from seeing the tears and ghastly paleness of the perishing poor, and from bearing tbe groans and ones of parents and children when tbey are torn from the arms of each Oilier I did not say, that the Romans got in into confusion, and re- enacted the laws of their ancestors; but that the Itomait army was a^l one lime deceived into so narrow and difficult a pass near ( andium, Ibal it could not get awav without retracing its steps, but the enemy had closed the passage after them and that we had got into difficulties which we could not surmount wilhont tracing our steps haok into the position in which we stood before the Relorrn Bill became law. I did not say that that powerful journal," but that the N P.L. bad already overthrown Lord Melbourne's administration, &c. Your bumble well-wisher, Fardre, Sept.6lh, 1843. J JAMES.

TURNPIKE TOLLS. To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIAN. Kilvrongh House, near Swansea, 4th Sept.. 1843. Sm,-I have read a Report of the Committee appointed to investigate the state of the Swansea Turnpike Trust, and I regret to find that the Committee have decided, tkboagh tbey have reduced the toll on donkeys, that a toll is to be demanded more than adequate to the damage these animals can do to any road compared willi other animals. Perhaps the Trustees are not aware, that the poor bare-footed women, who carry (on small panniers) cockles to Swansea market, are almost the onlv persons who use these animals, that after paying the loll gates," they are then attacked by a man for nntrUet tolls, who seizes upon their goods, and evtorls wha: he chooses (tor the poor creatures bav* no redress, they do Hot know wit-.e to seek it), so that by the time these expenses are paid, they have but little left. I bad hoped to have seen the toil on the: e animals lowered to the illllalIest coin, because ii is well known .lhat tbe wheels of all carriages cut up roads, not the animals, for tbey, by treading, fill up tbe°tracks made on good roads bv wheels but if it should be argued that Horses shoes indent roads, t will then reply, that geiieridlv the donkeys in this district are like their owners, bare footed. I reglet to say, that I cannot, nor have not, officially attended any Turnpike Meeting for many years, because I found a want of courtesy on the part of that body in giving the If-ast attention to any suggestion made by me, although, by residing here con- stantly, I must be better acquainted with the traffic tha a •» stranger and I solemnly declare, that what I did suesrest was against my own private interests, and only for ibe pu'n ic goo 1. ,5n I am induced 10 express my opinion respecting the poor cockle-women ofPenciawdti, tbrnugh the medium of your papa. J here is ore tiling I am aware of, tbat there are some persons acting as Trustees, who are not qualified, as th,.y are required to be by the Act, and such persons will have to prove their iizlil. I remain, Sir, yours faithfully, TIIOMAS PCNT-ICE.

TICKETING TRICKERY. To the EDITOR of The CAMBRIA V StR,—As ore to whom we are indebted for the exposure i n"n!,ero!,s crying abuses, permit me to call your attention to the following fact. In the window of a certain Draper, in this town, are ticketed, and may be seen by every passer-by, kid gloves at 9d. a pair. In p-tssingthis shop on Saturday last, I was ,ndu^ 'o go in, for the purpose of purchasing a specimen. I 'l ed for the gloves that iay ticketed in tbe window, but \va> s town a packet, stated to contain precisely the same quality. A glance. however, was sufficient to assure me this was not the case, and I again requested to see those in the window. The shopman made much dftnur. stating it was impossible to get a', the gloves, owing to the quantity of things that were piled up before, and must be removed to get at ihem. This was certainly true, for he had evidently blocked them up in such a manner as to prevent ail ready access to them however, on my again requcsling to see those in the window, he removed about half the Ibings. This was done leisurely, with a view to tire out mv patience, the fellow more than once remarking that such a deinai d would not have been made to him by a gentleman, &c. Nothing dissuaded from tn." purpose by these remarks, I quietly wailed for the production of the gloves, being determined to harass him for the cheat that was sought to be imposed until at length, finding I would not be con- tented with the rotten trash be bad produced as being of the same quality as those ticketed in the window, he had the insolence to offer me a half-crown pair for ninepence, if I wished it, but posi- tively refused showing the packet I asked for. Now. Sir. the secret is this-the gloves ticketed at ninepence, are, in fact, tw,) shillings or half-a-crown a pair; but this is one of those decoys so often practised by a certain description of tradesmen to attract purchasers, who, asking for one article, are shown another of a wholly interior description while either too indolent, or too ignorant to derect it, they sufTer the cheat to be imposed quietly upon them. I told this said draper, that it would not be my fault if the public were not apprised, through the press, of the true nature of his decoy ticket, which may be seen by all passers-by. and at every moment of the day. The idea seemed to amuse him exceedingly. Should you, however, be inclined to insert this statement, and thereby add another to the many services you have already rendered to the public, by the upholding to condemnation of glaring abuse, this falsely-ticketing tradesman will, at least, perceive that if the public henceforward are gulled by him, it wiil be with their eyes open. I am, Sir, your constant reader, Swansea, Sept. 4, 1843. W. M.

SWANSEV INFIKMAUV.—A bstract of the HouseS llrireon's Report to Ibe Weeklv Board, from the 29th of August lo the 4t'r of September, 1843, inclusive :— { Remained by last Report 24 In-door J Admitted since 2 26 Patients. 1 Discharged, Cured and Relieved 2 '} t Remaining —24 f Remained by last Report 212 Ont-door J Admitted since 36 — 248 Patients. Dischared, Cured and Relieved 45 C Remaining -203 M wheat Officers for the Weelt. — Physician, Dr. Bird; Surgeon, Mr. Bevaa. Con-litiffee -W. R Grove, Es-I., Cli-airmati; L. LI Dillwvn, Esq., Vrice-Chairman Messrs. H. Bath, jun., J. W. Clark, and O. G. Williams.

.> r\ L «J • .BIltTHSa On Ibe dd inst., the wife ot Mr. Wm. Jeukins, master of tbe brig Gratitl/de of Swansea, of a son. On tbe4lh inst., at Neath, the wife of Mr. Rees Morgan, draper, of a toil. Lately, ht Llanelly. the wife of Mr. John Thomas, printer, of a son, still born. On the 3tst all, the wife of Daniel Jones, Esq., Warweoa lit, Carmarthenshire, of a son. On t:.e 3lst ult., the wife of Mr. R. Rees, land-surveyor, Castle street, Biecon, of a sou. On the 24th off., iii Aberystwiih, the Lady of Capt. Powell, Nanteos, of a daughter, still born. KARSIED. Oil the 4th inst., at the Parish Church of Swansea, bv tLe Rev. Wm. Hewsou, D.D., Vicar, Mr. Matthew Watkins, excise- officer, St. Clears, Carmarthenshire, to Miss Mary Lloyd, late of Llantilo Cresseny, Monmouthshire. On the 24th alt., at All-Saints Church, Evesham, by the Rev. Mr. Marshall, Vicar, Mr. Thomas Evans, chemist, Swansea, to Harriet Elizabeth, second daughter of the Rev. P. Orchard, WesteTax Minister, late of Swansea. On the 26ih alt., at Llanjafelach Church, by the Rev. H. W illiams, Vicar, Mr. Win. John, maltster, of Ynisderw, to Jane, daughter of Mr. Philip Cooke, surgeon, of Tygwyn, near CIJ- dacii, in this cownty. axes. On the 3d inst., of croup, aged 4 years, John, son of Mr. Eli James, draper, Swansea. On the 5th inst., aged 35, Mr. Thomas Hatchings, master of the Swansea Infant School. On the 6tli inst,, aged 38, Sarah, the wife of Mr. Charles Edwards, landord of the Duke Tavern, Swansea,—much re- spected and regretted by her family and friendf. On tbe 1st inst., at Llanmadock, iri this county, aged 43. Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. J. Hihbs, Primitive Meihodist blinisier. Her prepared spirit calmly left its bouse of clay, in joyful con- fidence of inheriting a mansion above. On tbe 29th ult., aged 17. of consoraplion, Mary Ann Mand youngest daughter of Moses Moses, Esq.. of Tondu, near Bridgend'. On the 25th ult aged 33, Mrs. Thomas, wife of Mr. W. Thomas, draper, Guildhall-square, Carmarthen. On the 25th ult., aged two mouths, Esther, infant daoghter of J. Evans, Esq., of Nantygelley, iu the county of Cardigan. On the 25th ult., aged 80, Tbeophilns Jones, for many years an agricultural labourer at Crogvwbeel, Tivyside; an bouest man. Lately, aged 77, Samnel John Francis, very many years in agricultural services at Highmead a truly religious man. On the 27th ult., at Newport, aged eight years, Raobel Emma, only daughter of Mr. Charles Smith, merchant.

(lUXP VBVS. SwAKSBA.—('natters Entered Inward), the Eliza, Lewin, fr. Livetpool, Friends, Bn fold, fiom Watchet; ta Fame, litint, ffoin BriflPwiiier, with utidriep); Jane, Rose, from Walerfor'l, Willi notir aosan, Heiwan, from Hfiacombe, with sheep; Rankin Ritchin, M Kinuon, from Wick, with herrings; Ann & Siitm, Davies, from Bjrmonlh, with polei Ada, M'Namara, from Bidel'ord, with earthenware; Speedwell, Griffiths, from Gardigan, wtili elates; Ann and Maria. J"bn«; Protulence, Knshen; and Charles, Ban, from Aberiliaw, with limeilones; Elizabeth and Sarrth, Tainpliii; and Ann, Phillips, from Port Talbot, with copper; Betsey, Davies, from Cardiff; lIod Thomas and Sarah, Hiscox, horn Newport, with iron: Harriet, Beynon; Henrietta, Dempsy Henry Tuke, Loghlan Trio, Williams; Swift, Kemplhorne lalbot, ROJWe, Cottager, Hockin Alpha, Harper; Jane, Quirk; Bnsy, Sianlelbnry; Ri^by, Ellis; Calenicfc, Pascoe; Burrall, (*reen; Portli, Cawling; William and Thumaa, Pen^etly Thomas, Rosser Glenuary, VVbelan Happy Couple, Clarke; Victoria ami Alberi, Goiigli; Thomas Malum), Sullivan Spankaway, O'Neal; and Herald, Hughes, from different places, with copper ore; and 13 In ballast. foreign Entered Inwards, the Vif, Gifflot, from Peros, with cattle Lambe, Stephens, from St. Brieua; Au^usie, Dubost, from La H^tuc Henry, TUoinat, from Rouen; aud Isabelle, U Valiiant, fiom Brest, ia ballast. Co isters Entered Outwards, the Sarab, Crocker, for Gloucester, with snndries; Morriston, Barrett, fur Neath, with bricks; Dolphin, Hawks, for kidney, with iron; Singleton, Lewis, for London. willt copper; Regent, Geach ard Amity, Nicholls, for Neath aud Ann, Phillip., for Port Talbot, wiih copper ore; Edward, Beiryman Edward, Boat; Friendship, Govier Henry and Sarah, Allen; Hope, Beer Ann and Elizabeth, Clarke; Wave, Mniphy; Ply, Sranell Elizabeth, Marten; Rapilt, Day; Gratitude, Jenkins; Anll and Mary. Evans; Nell, Rees; John, Lewis; Margaret, Hughes Acadian, M' Nally and several others, for diff-reiil places, all with coal; William and Sally, Rotser; 8c Lady Aurland, Davy, for Newport Providence, Bushen. for Aberihaw; Ada, M'Namara; and Charles, Burt, for Mumbles; and Bristol, Daniel, for Cardiff, in ballast. Foreign Entered Outwards, the Ocean, Des«eaox, for St. VMst Carolina, Aiamou; and Bonne Emilie, Prat, for Ihelt; Conrngeaax, oniophin, for Harfleor; and Handy, Beangie, for Jersey, with coal. N KkrH.—Cleared out, the Pox, Berriman Br ilk, Harding; and Reliance, Riyby, for Waterford; Maria and Betsey, Gilbert; and Morriston, Barrett,'or Portreath; Catherine, Bryant, for Point; Lark, Davies, for Newquay: Elisa, Spray, for Hayle; Roby, Evans; and Mary Lewis, for Carnarvon Regent, Geach, for Cai»to<k Eliza, Llewellyn, lot Falmouth; Richard Hitl, Gilpin, for Tei(nmonth; Robert Seymonr, Burton, 'or Burry Providence, Sladen, for Salcombe Ant, Tadd, for Fowey M rllicent, Carveih. tor Padslow Nancy, Darke, for Newqniy; JaJi" Atlwooll, for Weymouth; Busy, Jones, for YoUi:lial; Minerva, Connor, for Wicklow Muire, Harby, for Kinsale; Union Mirlhallan, for DiOj>heda Maria, Terry; and Carib, Cole, for Cork; Gratitude, Dugdali, for Hdxhltm; Sarah, Welch, for B rid port; Albion, Ev^ns and Bristol Trader, Thomas, for Aberystwyth; Union, Anihouy a ml Two Brothers, William*, for Plymouth; Mary, Paiker, for Troro; Thomas, Polglase and Vesper, Glassou, for Penzance Ann, LOUR, for Bristol; M\r*. Evan-, for Llansaimfrenid; Maria, Clarke, for Lynn; and James, C'hellew, for St. Ives. PORT TALBoT.-Arrived, the Freeman, Vralr, from Hayle; Ann, Western, troni Barnstaple; Nautilus, Gregory, from Devoran Saint Bride, Rogers, irom Newport; Bell Rock, Harris; Ellen, Harris; William Si Jane, Hughes; Happy Return, Burt; Swan, Webbon and Elizabeth, Kif, from Mumbles; Asprey lngs, fiom Penzance; Ann, Dowell, from Gloucester; Ann, Phillips, from Swansea Marchioness of Anglesea, Thomas, from Amlwch; and John and Joseph, Baker, from I'lymonth. »»,» — Suite.I, ihe Xeraes, Williams; and Iris, Prnst, for Falmonih; Rarer Bruit; nod Darinu, Francis, for Alicant; Marys, Peake; and John, Harvey, Poole, for Hayle Elizabeth and Sarah,Tamplin, for Swansea Providence, Griffiths, for Water lord; Qoeen Victoria, Sotton.ior Bristol; SI. Bride, Roger*, for Newport Industry, Davidge; & Ann, Western, fot Barnstaple; Omnibus, Junes, for Rouen; and Bell Rock, Harris, for Bnde. LLANEI LY.—Arrived, the Hercules'fsteamer) Roberts, and Henry, LI.w..lhll. from Busiol and William and Nancy, Mansfield, from Watchet. with snndties Saint Pierre, Jones, from Neath; aud Bee, James, from Chester, with bricks; Torrid&e, Shipley, from Barnstaple, with Dour. Merlon, Hayes, fromTraro: and Pascoe, Mitchell, from Liverpool, with copper ore; Aid, Jenkins; Dolphin, Row Joseph, Wellnian Sea Gull, C on sins Active, Motley; William and Sarah, Herbert; Hull Packet, Fabiss; Arron, George; Ellen, Evans; Rose, Thomas; Peugy, lirti; Car. line, Carter; Rosamond Jane, Ellery; Equity, Morgaiis; Isabella, Davies; and Anns, Jewett, fiom different I'IIICt8, in ballast. Mailed. Ire Hercules (a.) Roberts; and Emily, Thomas, for Bristol, with Goweriau, Marker; St. Vincent, Rumnt); Margaret, Harvey; Union, Davies; Hopewell, Davies; Aitt, Jenkins; Primrose, (Jiilhihs Petei St Sarah. Wilts; Sisters, Lewis Locrida J»ne,Neville Rambler, Cook; Jessamine, Poole; Mary Ann, Thomas; Peace, Lewis MinerVa. L Broiler; Model, Dyer; and seves-al others, for different places, with Coal. BKISTOL. — Coasters Entered Outwards, the Neath Castle, Dav la and Fomnon Castle, George, for Neath; Acorn, Jones; and Carmarthen t'arket, Evans, for Carmarthen Tyro, Edwards; aud Jane, Pring, for l.iverpool; Sarah Tennant, May, for Greenock Hero, Hawkins, for Barnstaple ami Busy, Randle, for Fowey.

COUNTRY MARKETS. SWANSEA.—Wheat, 6s. lOd. to 7s. 8d.; Barley, 2.. 6d. to 3s. Od OllIs, 21, 6d. to Ss Od. per Imperial Busbcl. Beef 41d. 1* (JJd. Veal, 4d. 10 6d.; Mn"on.44<i.<o6d.; Lamb, 5d. to6d.; Pork, 4d. to 5d. per lb. j Salt Bolter, 7d. to 71d. per lb. CheeM* 3d. to 4d. per lb.

.t1 q¡ Ffynon garedig, ger Ketnycoed, plwyf Llanllwney. Dywedant hên banesion, A plirofiad amryw ddynion, Bod dwfr y Flynon hyn yn dda I wella tost glefydon Am hyny p,atti v palla Aribwylus rai dd'nd yina, Yn awr fel yn y dyddiau gynt, 'Ron fath mae'r dwfr vn para o peidiweh bod yn ambeuof, Mae'r Ffynoll yn lbinweddol— Dewch, defnyddiweb yn ddibaid Y dwfr sydd mor efteilhiol. MewlI gair, mae dw'r arbenuig A bollol anffaeledig A I Darddaiit, Llechan, Gwendid Corph, Yu Ffynon fach garedig CrugiatJ Edryd, ger Kevnycoed.* Medi 7, 1S43. T Native place of the late Admiral Thomas, Lanvaaghan, Lampeter- Ponl Slrphcn. —

It appears that Adjutant Mackay, ot the 5th Fusiliers, who was recently shot by one of the privates while on parade at Parsontown, in Ireland, was formedy Serjeant Major of the 93rd Highlanders, and was intimately known and re. spected by many of the inhabitants of Brecon, while that Regiment was quartered there in 1831. CARDIFF POLICE.—Charge of Assault.—On Friday last, John Thomas, of Barry Island, in this county, was brought before the Magistrates, charged with a violent and unprovoked assault npnn the toll collector of the West Gate at Cardiff. Thomas Friend said that, on Saturday night, the 26ih nit., at about between eleven and twelve o'clock, Mr. Thomas came to the gate on horseback, and made an attempt to pass without paying the toll. On complainant demanding the toll, Mr. Thorns dismounted, and jumped over the gale, exclaiminc that he would not pay, and that the collector may keep the horse if he pleased for the- amount of the toll, at the same time striking the complain- ant on tbe bead with a stick he subsequently returned and paid the toll, bnt on being given the ticket, he again struck the collector in the face with his fisf.&#r. Thomas was for this fined 44. and costs, wbich iw^mntediately paid. —On Monday, Mrs. Anne Joseph", waThronght before C. C. Williams, Esq., Mayor, and J. Lewis, Esq., for being drunk and disorderly ill the public streets, and fined 5s. and costs. Paid.—William Phipps, a boatman, was charged with having in his possession a telescope and several articles of sailors' apparel, and not being able to give a proper account how he came by them, he was reo manded to allow time to make further enquiries. The prisoner is a bad character and has been before committed for robbery and convicted. FATAL OCCURRENCE.—We have this week the melan- choly duty of announcing tbe death by drowning, in the sixteenth year of his age, of Frederick, son of the late Mr. John Francis, coach-builder, of this town. On Wednesday, the unfortunate deceased and a young friend of his went to bathe from a machine nearly opposite Ihe toll-house, on the sands. After remaining in the water for a short time. the deceased, who coald swim but very little, was carried by the current into deeper water than his companion, and ultimately Three gentlemen, who were on the sands, immediately on the alarm being niven, stripped and went to his assisiance, bnt their efforts were unavailing. Tbe deceased was a lael of a very amiable disposition, and was much beloved by his joveni'e acquaintance. Particulars relating 10 the sad occurrence will be learnt from the evidenoe adduced at the inquest held at the Swan, before Charles Collins, Esq., Coroner, and the following jury :—Messrs. Thomas Nicholas, David Gibbs, William Richards, draper, Henry Pnillips, David Davies, John Morgan, Henry J. Sladge^ Levi Griihths, Geo. Oakshot, Joseph Fox, Wm. Pollard, and NVm. Williams. Mr. Geo- Bevnn deposed, that about half-past four o clock on Wednesday evening be was on the sands, near the Iller, waiting for a bathing-machine. He saw deceased plunging in the water —did not then know who be was. There were three others III the water at tlte time—two young men, and a lad. The deoeased was a considerable distance from them. The lad was Mr. Thos. Glover's son, be being about fifteen or sixteen years of age. Witness did not know the others. Glover ran towards the shore, and gave the alarm. Witness did not see deceased sink, as he was busily engaged in undressing for the purpose of going to his assistance. He then went toward* the spot from which he dis- appeared. He dived after him, and endeavoured to find the body. Mr. Arthur Jone". and Mr. Geo. Bevan, of the Swansea Coal Company, went in the same time, an ) they remained in Ihe waler for three qnHrters of IIn hour, endeavouring to find the bedy. Witness supposed the place where deceased sunk to be nine or ten feet deep- Witness then left, and returned about six o'clock. The body had not been found al that time. It was washed bv the tide near the shore in a short time afterwards, when it was taken to the baths, where several medical gentle- men attended.—Mr. G. G. Francis, on being asked by the Co- roner. if be wished to make anv observation, remarked, that Mr. Henry Jones, one of the young men who was in the water, said th >t the three gentlemen remained in the water for twenty minutes, while witness said they had remained three quarters of an hour. The difference in the estimate of time might probably arise from confusion at the time of the accident. It also appeared that when Mr. Jones and the Messrs. Bevans came oat of the water, no exertions bad been made by the persons oil shore to recover the bodv. He nlso found that none of tbe medical gen- tlemen in town, or any poblio society had an apparatus for reco- vering drowned persons. The Coroner :-1 f the parties on shore did not render assistanee, they were higblv btamexbte litat can be no snbjecl for a jury 10 enler upon. Mr. Francis was aware it was not. He did .110t mean 10 blame aay o/le People WI1Ie geierally confused iftider those circumstances; bathetboagbt the body might have been soon recovered, as it was picked up soon after a net had been procured, and men went in search. — A Juryman :—It was then washed ashore by the tide which was receding.—Mr. Francis said, that there were formerly in this lown six set s of apparatus, which had coM six guineas each. He would respectfully suggest that similar ones should be procured, and kept in the infirmary or any public place, to provide against similar unfortunate occurrences which might take place in foture. —The Jury then went to Mrs. Francis's bouse lo view the body. Upon their return, soifte of the Jury expressed a wish to hearlbe evidence ol Mr. H. JonN, clerk to Mr. Coke. of Neath, who was in the water at the lime deceased sunk, but Mr. Jones could not be found. -Thomas Glover, the youth who accompanied deceased, Wali then scnt for. His deposition was 10 the effect, that be 811d deceased bathed from a machine as described hy the last witness. As ihere were persons waiting for the machine, they remained in the water for about three minutes. Wheo witness was in the act of returning to the machine, he turned ronnd to ask hit4 com- panion to do the same, when he MAW him struggling in a plaoe considerably beyond bis depth. Witness could not swim, but he gave the alarm immediately to Mr. Arthur Jones, the Bevans, and Mr. Rees Davies. who went to the water. The two persons who were in the water attempted to reach deceased, and were within a yard to him, but returned 10 the machine, which was not the same as that from tvhich witness and his iriend bathed. In answer to Mr. George Francis, witness said that tbe two gen- tlemen, Mr. Jones and bis friend in Ihe water were wtthln less than a yard s distance ofdeceased before be sauk, but he did not (he believed) touch him. We understand that Mr. Jones, who is in a very delicate state of health, and his friend, attempted to sate deceased, and the latter actually got hold of deceased, who grasped him, by which they were both immersed, and leel into deeper water. Mr. Janes then returned to the machine. No blame could be attached to either of them. la answer to other questions, the witness said that a sand-bank near which they bathed sloped considerably while there was a strong under current, which mav account for the circMinstance of deceased heiug carried out so far. The Jury being satisfied as to the fact* adduced in evidence, returned a verdict of Accidentally Drowned."—Mr. Francis stated, that deceased was the second brother he had loxt by drowning. One was a good swimmer, having swam for upwards of an hoar in the Chinese seas.

FAlns IN THE ENSUING WEEK. (rlaanfffanshtre.—Neath, Tuesday tbe 12th. Ci"nmrthmthire.— L'angadock, Thursday the 14th. Pembrokeshire. — Maeuclochog. Saturday the 16tb. Cardiganshire. — Lampeter, Saturday the 16th.

IMPORTANT MEETING OF TURNPIKE TRUSTEES, A TVTeetinjj of the SwanSeS Turnpike and Wyçh Tree Bridge Trusts was het < at the Townhall yesterday. The following Trustees were present:—Sir John Morns, Bart., in the chair Messrs. M. Moggridge, W. R. Grove, John Grove, Thomas Grove, J. H. Vivian, M.P., T. Edw. Thomas, S. Benson, W. H. Smith, C. James, Wm. Edmonds, —— Patrick. C. B. Mansfield, C. Morgan, T. Walters, W. I. Jones, Phillip Evans, J. D. Berrington, O. G Williams, C. H. Smith, J. D. Llewellyn, and the Hews. S. Davies and W. Collins. The CHAIRMAN having stated the subject appointed to be taken into consideration at this meeting, Mr. VIVIAN, after a few observations,moved thefollowittg resolution — The Clerk reported that, agreeably to the resolution of the Trustees of the 10th of August, he bad written to the several parties holding bonds of the Wych Tree Trust, to request them 10 inform him whether it was agreeable to them to take the bonds of the Swansea Trust, in lieu of those of the Wvcli Tree Trust, and that, in case he did not receive a reply on or before the 7th day of September, that he should consider them as assenting to the proposed arrangement. He further reports that, in reply to this communication, be had received the assent from parties holding bonds lo the amoulltof]:].)/ and that onepartt only had signified his dissent to the proposed arrangement, — Resolved, That the Clerk do prepare bonds for the Swansea Trust, to the several parties holding bonds of liie Wych Tree Trust, tit bear dale from 30th September inst., and that an adjourned meeting of the Trustees, be held on the 21st September, for the purpose of execuling these bonds, so that the consolidation of the Trusts may take place from 1st of October next." Mr. VIVIAN then observed, that the total amonnt of bonds was I 3050/ out of that amount the holders of bonds to the amount of 1215/. had expressed their assent to the consolidation, while the only person who actually dissented was Mr. Thomas Jones, auctioneer, who was of opinion lhat no clause in Ihe Act elll- powered the Trustees to make those arrangements until the Wych Tree bonds were paid. Mr Vivian read over different pnr- lions of the report prepared by the Committee, and stated 1351. as the amount to be transferred from the Wych Tree to the Swan- sea Trust. Mr. JnHN GROVE then seconded the resolution. Mr. CHRISTOPHER JAMKS thought the Trustees wer^not justified, according to the Act, in laying 2800/. on the Swansea Trust, particularly as the Act expired within a year. By the power of the local Act thev could rent the lolls of the Wych Tree Trust, and make one"g.ite clear Ihe other. M r. Jams then moved an amendment in accordance with those sentiments. Mr. THOMAS Grove Are you a bondholder, Mr. James? Mr. JAMES replied that he was not. Mr. GROVE :—1 am a bond-holder, and as such am willing and I satisfied to tftke the debts of the Wych Tree upon the Swansea Trust. Mr. Grove made some additional observations relative to the repairs of the roads. Mr. VivrAN observed, that Mr. Grove had answered Mr. James's objection with regard to the bondholders. He ( Mr. V.) would look at Ihe general expediency of the measure. WRS if the object of the Trust to coulinue or discontinue the gate in question. If they continued it, they wonld be continuing the cause of dis- content, by b'lrthening the public with three gates witbin a very few miles. If they would make one gate clear the other, the tolls would be barely sufficient to pay a collector. He conceived Mr. James's plan would ua an inconvenience to the counlry wiluout any corresponding benefit. Mr. JAMES replied. Mr. JouN GROVE said that the time had arrived to consolidate the Trust. He, as a bondholder, felt perfect security. The bond wonld nnt now fetch lheir price, if laken to Ihe market The CHAIRMAN said, thai as MesI\rs. Thomas ami John Grove wereof the same opinion respecting the arrangement, the man who diffc-red must he an extraordinary personage, for they did not often commit mistakes in matters relating to their pecuniary interests. (A laugh.) The amendment was then put and lost, Messrs. James and Benson only holding up their bands in its favour. The original resolutiun WRS tben carried. The following resoluliou was also agreed to :—. That in the nvent of tbe sums of money now due in the credit of the tolls authorized to be takep by the Wych Tree Bridge and Road Act. and being so paid off on or before the 30th of Septem- ber, that the gate at Wvch Tree bridge be discontinued from the 1st of October next; Mr. Bnllen, the renter of the tolls, having consented to annul the existing contract from this date." Mr. VIVIAN said, the next subject fob consideration was the report of the Committee, wilh respect to tbe gates in the neigh- bourhood of Swansea. The report had been well circulated, which rendered it unnecessary to enter into details. The Coni- mittee had been lormed for the purpose of carrtittg into effect the object stated in theresotutiou. Mr. Vivian here read the reso- lution referred to. That object was, not to diminish the income of the Trust so as to allow the roads to get out of repair, and at the same time to afford all possible relief to toll-papers. The Committee had recommended that two or three country gates shoold be done away with. The country gates which the Com- mittee recommend shoold remain were Cartersford, Kilvrongh, Loughor, Pontardulais, and one in the Swansea valley. With respect 'o the Kilvrongh gate, it had been proposed to relieve toll-payers, bv the Trust taking upon themselves the repair of four or five miles of road from Park to Keynoldstone. The Pomfald gate would be discontinued, and the Loughor gate con- tinued, as material improvements bad been effected npon that road. Pontardulais gate, which was a very good one, would also be continued. Ynispenllwcb gate should ctearTwrch. and vice versa. One of the objects of the Committee was not only to have funds to keep the road in repair, but also to effect improvements. Mr. Vivian then referred to improvements effected on the Park Mill, Cartersford, and Loughor roads, the expenses of which would otherwise fall upon the different parishes. So that they, as Trustees for the public, applied the money reoeived from per- sons travelling the road for the benefit of the parishes. Mr. BuLLEN, the lessee of the tolls, said that parlies had lately refused paying loll at the Penyfilia bar. This led to a general conversation, in which several Trustees look pari. Mr. VIVIAN Iben referred to the recommendation of the Committee to discontinue the Rhydypandy gate, and the bar at Penyfilia, which was merely a chain for the purpose of catching persons with coal. The Committee had, in fact, recommended the discontinuation of all gates, the tolls of which were scarcely worth collecting, and also where the state of repairs in which Ibe road was kept would not justify them in maintaining a gate. Mr. Vitian then moved— That the Report of the Committee appointed on the 3d of August be received, and that the alterations therein proposed, as regards tbe distributing of the gates and the soale of tolls to be collected, he adopted at an* future letting, of the gate! and also, that the offer of the present renter of the gate, to discontinue the collection of tolls at the Pomfald. Bolgped, Rhydypandy, and Penyfilia bar, and to adopt the recommendation of the Com- mittee, that a ticket from tbe Ynispenllwcb gale shonld clear the Twrcb, and vice versa, from the 1st day of October next, for the remainder of bis term, in consideration of tbe sum of 50/. being paid 10 him, be accepted, and lhat the notices required by the Act be given of such alteration." The Rev. W. Coi.LTNS said he would oppose the adoption of the report, as far as regarded the Pomfald gate. He knew that the Committee recommended their being discontinued becaase no great profit was received from them but the farmers would always retain in their minds the notion that the Trustees were actuated by fear and who knew but that in two years time they would pui) down the Cartersford gate. He would therefore move that no gate in the Gower district should be removed within six months. Mr. MOGGRIDGE said tbat with respect 10 the amendment, he had generally been of the opinion, that the Trustees onght not to take down any gales, because they were not required to d>>so; and as it might be thought to be the result of fear, he (Mr. M.) had opposed taking down any gales while the Rebecca riots con- hnned; but as it was wett knewn that Rebecca bad a serious check on the preceding night, he thought that was the time to make concessions. Had it turned out on Wednesday night that the gate was destroyed and the police beaten, he (Mr M.) wonld be the last man to entertain the suhject: hut after the lesson taught Rebecca, he should presume there were no persons so entirely regardless of their own personal security as not to agree to the concessions proposed 10 be made. He could assure the meeting, that Rebeoca was considerably the worse oft on the previous nijbt. (Milch cheering.) Mr BERRINGTON took the same view of the subject as Mr. Moggridge. Mr. BENSON opposed the amendment. There was no evidence that the Pomfald gale had been destroyed by persons resident in the neighbourhood. He thought it was done by parties from Carmarthenshire. Col. JONES seconded the amendment, which was put to the meeting and lost. The report was consequently adopted. Mr. VIVIAN remarked, that verv few trusts were more advan- tageously formed than their trust. In looking over the list, be per. ceived lhat there were 65 Trustees, all of whom were either maijis- trales, landlords, or landowners, and nearly all of whom resided on the spot, and had an interest in tbe good state of the roads. (Hear, hear). Mr. JOHN GROVE said, that, as (be duties of tbe Committees were concluded, he woald beg leave to move— That tbe thanks of this meeting be given to Mr. Vivian, for his very able services, in preparing the several reports presented to this Meeting." He (Mr. G.) bad himself been a member of two Committees, and all would agree to that resolution. Thev were indebted 10 Mr. Vivian for drawing up tbe reports, aud for the garb in which tlte, were dressed. Mr. BERRINGTON, Mr. MOGGRIDGE, and five or six other gentlemen rose to second the resolution. Mr. MOGGRIDGB said be was on the Committee, and thanked Mr. Vivian for his activity in attending to the multifarious duties connected with preparing the reports. The resolution was carried amidst cheering, after which Mr. Vivian briefly returned thanks. Mr. VIvrÃN then proposed a resolution, increasing the salary of the Clerk, who was also to perform the duties of Cashier. A conversation ensued upon this resolution, but which was of no pnhlio interest. The resolution was agreed to. Mr. BENSON then brought forward the subject of expenses connected with watching and preserving the various gates in the neighbourhood. He said, that no expenses had been incurred in watching for the last three weekt. He then moved a resolution to the effect, thstattum not exceeding 1501., being tbe amonnt inoarred by the hire of vehicles 10 convev soldiers, expenses of polioe, &c., should be paid bv the Trost. Mr. W. H. SMITH would object to that resolution, particularly as the exact sum required was not stated. It appeared to be a large sum for the protection of gates, during so short a time. He would beg to refer the account back to the Committee. Celonel-JONES replied to Mr. Smith's observations. Along discuasion ensued. Mr. SMlTH said, that anv expenses incurred in oonseqnenoe of riotous proceedings could be recovered from the hundred in which such riot took place. Rather than fill the country with military, the best method would be to make patties feel in their pockets the effect of sncb breaches of the peace. Mr. BERRINGTON asked Mr. Smith, if he made no distinction between the expenses incurred bv the adoption of precautionary measures, nnd loss sustained from damage done. fn tbe latter case, be (Mr. B.) was aware, that the hundred was liable. Tbe CHAIRMAN thought that, as the Quarter Sessions were so near, they would not be doing right in voting such a sum away before consulting the Magistrates. Mr. SMITH then proposed an amendment to the effect, "tbltt the payment proposed bv Mr, Benson, sboi^d not he paid until the Trustees ooaM ascertain whether the hundred was liable or otherwise." Mr. GRon: supported tbe rellolntioo. H, paid, thai many of the pjuties to whom money was doe, could not Miuain without it until •# question proposed by Mr. Smith should be decided. Cot. JONES was of the same opinion. A show of hands wae taken for the amendment, which was lost by a considerable majority. Mr. Benson's resolution was then carried after wbicb t'he meeting separated. Since the Meeting the fol1,tIti. has been forwarded to the Clerk, by Mr. GlmslOpN* J*— Sept. 7th. 1843. SIR,—I hereby tbe resolution passed at the meeting of thi" day auHwIw^f thc fborrowing of inonev on the credit of Ibe Swansea Trust W Aeyorpo.se of paying the debts of the Wvch Tree Trust, for Aefallowing reasons — 1st, because I believe that Wrfcerrow monev on tbe credit of the lolls of the Swansea roads, for tlie paying off a debt on an* other road, is a clear violation of tbe Act of Parliament, and a direct breach of trust- 2d., Because I believe that Ibe mortgage!! granted for that purpose will be wholly illegal, and the persons lending the money on them will have no valid security for it, which will be a fraud on tbent; and lhat Ihe Trustees who are parties to the borrowing [ "wiH be personally liable for that amount. And I, therefore, fieclwe being in any wa., responslhle for the resolution of tbf Trustees, and do in the strongest manner possible protest against its being proceeded with, and do iortber request joa to enter this my protest on the minute book of the Trust. I remain, Sir, yoor bumble servant, "CHRISTOPHER JAMES." To Mr. Martin, Clerk of the Trustees of the Swansea District of Roads, Swansea."

PAVING COMMISSIONERS' MEETING. This Lodyheh) their usual Monlhlv Meeting;, on Wednesday, at the Townhall. The following members were present:—Tbe Mayor in the chair; Mr. Aubrey, Mr. Essery, Mr. John Grove, Mr. Glover, Mr. Michael, j Mr. Sanders, Mr. C. H. Smith, Mr. W. H. Smith, an I Mr. O. G, Williams. Mr. Aubrey, who occupied the Chair previous to the Mayor's appearance at the meeting, having read over the mintttesof the last monthly meeting, Mr. Sanders said, he took the earliest opportunity afforded him of ilppealiog, in his own person, against the paving-rate charged for the house and office occupied hy himself. He was formerly rated at Jl. 5s 6,1.. but now at Jl. 18s. according to the new assessment. He resisted that rate on principle, nnd contended that the Commissioners had no right to do what they had done in that instance. The Act under which I their duties were performed, did not give them the power j of making a valuation of propertv for the purposes of a rate, but the valuation for the poor-rate was the proper and logi- timate source to which they were to ifo, and they caultl not go beyond it, nor make any valuation which exceeded it. The Chairman said, that Captain Sanders might, appeal against the rate, but if he had any motion to make upon the subject, he had better give notice of it, and bring it forward at the next meeting. Mr. Sanders then read a clans" of the Act of Parliament, according to which, he contended, 'he Commissioners were to he guided bv the poor-rate valuation, beyond which they had no right to go. The Mayor having entered the room, Mr. Sanders repeated his objections to the rate, and ag,1ÏIJ read the clause of the Act. ( The Mayor read that portion of the Act, which provided that any party conceiving himself overrated, could appeal at the first Commissioners' meeting held after the rate had been JUlid; and if relief were not afforded by them, the person appealing might go to the next Quarter Sessions. The Mayor then said, that Captain Sanders might adopt that course. Mr. Glover appiehended that Captain Sanders did not onlv appeal against the rate, but went much further, by ob- jecting to the principle of the valuation. The Mayor asked, if the poor-rates were not charged on three-fourths the rack rental? Mr. Sanders said, that he was not going to discuss with the Chairman the principle upon which the poor-rate was made, but contended that he proceeded regularly, accoiding to the Act of Parliament. Hewasnotcometothemeeiing to threaten the Commissioners, but if red■ ess wonld not be afforded by them, he would go with his case to the Quarter Sessions, wheie gentlemen, other than those belonging to that Board, should decide upon it. Should he obta n re- dress at this meeting, his fellow-townsmen would be made acquainted with it; but should he fail, he would be com- pelled to proceed to the Quarter Sessions, and would feel it to be his duty to address a leiter to his fellow-townsmen upon the subject. Mr. Glover did not doubt but that Mr. Sanders had been overrated but that was not his only objection, for he also contended that the Commissioners could not make any assessment which exceeded the poor-rate. Mr. Glover then read the section, which provided that overseers could, at any time, direct their collectors toshoy the poor-rate book, and that, previous to making any assessment, the valuation might be taken into consideration. He (Mr. G.) contended, that the poor-rate might be considered as a guide in the valuation of property; and though Mr. Sanders might have been overrated, he was not right in telling the Commissioners tbat ihey had acted illegally. Mr. Smith took the same" view as Mr. Glover with respect to the meaning of the Act. but as there was out of doors considerable dissatisfaction at the new assessment, he should wish to see Ihe question tried. It was persons in Mr. San- ders's position who ought to try ihe question, and not poor persons. For the sake of getting the question fairly decided upon, he (Mr. S ) deemed it to he his duty to resist reduction in Mr. Sanders's rate, whatever the amount. He thought 1\:Ir. Sanders misconstrued tbe Act. Mr. SandersThat does not make it law, because you think so. Addressing himself to the meeting, Mr. Sanders said, that Mr. Smith ha dheh) ont-he would not call it a threat-lint an invitation, the effect of which was, that as he (Mr. Sanders) was rich, he would be a very proper person tor the Commissioners to attack.—[" No, no," from Mr. Smith and Mr. Anbrey], A very long and uninteresting discussion ensued, after which Mr. Glover observed, that he considered the premises occupied by Mr. Sanders to be worth 28J. He would there- fore move that they be rated at that amount—the house at 151., and the office at 13/. The motion, having been seconded, was pnt to the meet- ing, and declared to be canied. BONDHOLDERS.—Mr. Smith here rose to move a resolution relative to certain law proceedings arising from interest due to the bondholders. Mr. Sanders said, before that resolution was moved, he must finish what he bad to say. He presumed it was necessary for him to give notice to the meeting, that he intended appealing against the rate at the Quarter Sessions—at anv rale, he would do so for the purpose of guarding against such sharp practice. Mr. Smith then rose lo move his resolution. It appeared tbat the Mayor bad received a subpoena from Chancery, (or interest dne on bonds to Mr. Th6t. Walters, and <be Oterk bad received instructions to make an appearance to the suit. The object of the bill which had been filed, was not only to procure the payment of interest, but also to oompelthe Commissioners to appropriate a sinking fund lor ihe reduction of other bonded debts. He be- lieved nothing of the kind had yet been done. The object of his resolution was to confirm the course adopted by the Mayor, in giving instructions totheCierk. Mr. Smith then moved—"That the Mayor bating, in August last, been served with a subpoena in Chancery, at the suit of Mr T. Walters, for arrears of interest, and having instructed our Clerk to appear to the same, and obtain a copy of the bill filed-ordered that the instructions so given bv Ihe Mayor be confirmed." Mr. Aubrey seconded the proposition. Mr. W1 m. Walters, who appeared on behalf of bis father, ob- served, that the objeot of the bill, as stated by Mr. Smuh, might he in some respects COrrect hut that wasamere incidental conse- quence, for tbe suit could not he carried on on bebaIC of his lather alone without the other bondholders. After a few observations from Mr. Grove, the resolution was agreed to. Mr. Smith then said, that with respect to tbe action brought by Mr. J. G.Jeffreys, as executor of the Rev. E. Griffith, against the Commissioners, allowed judgment to go by default, bv whteh a verdict was obtained for 12/. more than was really due, besldell other expenses, which would not have been incurred bad the action been defended. The question was, whether the Commis- sioners would pay the 731. IOs. which was the amount claimed, or decline paying it, by which an additional expense of 61. or 71. would beinourrfd. Were the latter course adopted, Mr. Jeffreys coald not cajole them. as they had nothing which could be taken away. He may take the collection of the rates oot of their hands the rates wonld, in that case, be properly collected, which was not done at present. Mr. Grove objected to the adopting of tbat course. Mr. Smith continued The Commissioners refused the Clerk 201. to defend the action, by which thev had been surcharged, and put to great expense. He could not see why other bondholders should he stopped payment, while persons who had put them to law expenses obtained their money. He would rather pay off the various cheques which bad been given by the Commissioners, and dishonoured at the Bank. Mr. Glover said. it would he useless to bring forward any question relating to nnancesatthatmeeting. He would there- fore move—" Thai a Special Meeting of the Commissioners be held on Wednesday next, to take into consideration the deranged state of'he finances. —-Agreed to. Mr. Glover moved a resolution to the efrect-" Tbat the Com- missioners order the Gas Company to lay pipes and proone lamps for Bellevue-ierrace and Clarence-terrace." A conversalion arose upon this resolution. It appeared a Com- mittee had been previously appointed for the purpose^ named in the resolution —It was agreed that tbe matter be carried out by tbe Committee. • Mr O. G. Williams presented a petition to the meeting from severa) persons residing in Edward's terrace. and Couch s-build- ings, who complained that tbey had for several years paid llie paving sod lighting rates, while they derived no benefits from either—the streets were neither properly paved nor lighted.— The petition was ordered to lie ou the table. Mr. Williams thought the meeting had treated the petition with contempt. The Mavor did not coincide in that opinion. Mr. W. Walters said,as the subject oflighting was discussed, wonld he he permitted to ask, when did the Commissioners intend lighting Temple-street ? There were the or six good booses built there, amI the ligbting was in tbe same condition all berore thev had been erected. Mr. Smith thought tbat the inhabitants of many other streets bad a prior claim on the Commissioners. Several tradesmen now presented I heir bill" some of ",hich were ordered to be paid by cheques, and others to be presented at the next meeting. Mr. Glover complained of great irregularities in the payment of cheques, which had bt-en given parties on account of their bills, &c., and dishonoured at the Bank. Some of those bills, said Mr. Glover, had been presented to the Collector, and paid, as soon as he had collected a few pounds, without the cheques ever passing through the Bank. or entered in the Bank- book. He thoogbtlhat a ven loose meibod of conducting public business. Mr. Smith asked the meeting to grant him a sum, not exceed- ing 51., to renew the plugs of the water pipes, which had been laid by the Water Company some years AltO, hut were now com- pletely hidden in consequence of the road having been raised by beiitgrepaired. Manyof the plugs could not be found out in case a lire broke out. NOVEL REQUEST.—Mr. Wallers requested that distraints might be made on the goods of bis Clients, who declined paying the rates previous to the Quarter Sessions. His object in man ing t be request was, to enable them 10 appeal at the next Quarter Sessions, which will be held in this town.—Request granted. In answer to <t questi n from Mr. Michael, the collector, 111- formed the meeting that about 381. of the paving- rale had been collected since the last meeting. Several persons appeared at the meeting to appeal against their rates. Several had the amount reduced.

On Friday night last, the extensive warehouse of Mr. Wm. W. Young, at Neath, was forced open by some persons, and five sacks of flour stolen therefrom. The police have been actively engaged in endeavouring to ir^re the offenders, but, hitherto, without any success. The fastenings of the doors and windows were detective, re- quiring little or no violence to force them open. Brussels papers state that Holland has lost one of its most honourable citizens-the. Honse of Orange one of its most able serVltnts-Ihe diplomatic body one of its most distinguished members—M. Fntck, minister of the Kingot the Netherlands, who died at Brussels of an attack of the gout. The demise of this minister adds 10 the ebronological list one more celebrated name whose death was occasioned by that tormenting disease, gout. No doubt is entertsined that the several valuable lives who havereeentty fallen victims to this afflicting disease might have 'neen spared to society h-idtbe* taken Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills.

LOSS OF THE "QUEEN" (STEAMER), OF BRISTOL. This fine vessel left Bristol, on her voyage to Dublin, on Friday morning last, laden with a general cargo, and having on board sixty-seven souls, inctuding the ere)", and passengers. At-ten o'clock, P.M., they made St. Ann's Lights, from which they took their departure with the in- tention of proceeding through the sound formed by the islands nf Scocum and Skotnar. The moon baling gone down, and a thick fog having come on in a quarter of an hour afterwards, Captain Gfcidiuer d:d not feel justified in taking the rather intricate navigation between the islands, and came to the determination to return to the lights, in order to take a fresh departure therefiom. In the act of rounding the steamer, an object was discerned, close a-head, looming through the fog, which the took-out man took for a main-sail of a vesse). cried out helm a-port, vessel ahead." This unfortunate mistake almost instantaneously brought the vessel in contact with the latter island. The vessel being goingat half-speed at the time, the shock was but slight. The engines were reversed, she backed off,and the Captain hoped to be able to reach Milford, hot the water rushed in so rapidly, that this was found to be impracticable; in fact, the vessel was sinking. Providentially, at this juncture, the sloop Hope, of Milford (a little vessel of only filteen tons, and deeply ladell with limestones), was seen close at hand, and the master, Jenkins, promptty brought his craft alongside the steamer, and took out the whole of the crew and passen- gers with one exception. They had to leap from the poop of the sleamer into the riggiiic of the sloop, all operation attended with no small difficulty and danger, however, not the slightest accident occurred. The sloop was then anchored, and a part of the limestones thrown overboard to lighten her, and afford accommodation in the bold for the passengers- most of whom were only partially dressed, they having retired to bed shortly before the accident took place. At seven next morning, the sloop was got under weigh, and, there being little wind, she was lowed in the direction of Milford by the boats of the steamer. About ibree o'clock in the afternoon, the Skylark, revenne crnizer, was fallen in with, and 1'11'. Johnson, the commander, kindly took ont the whole of the cabin passengers and part of the crew, whom he hospitably entertained with such fare as the**hip afforded. Mr. Johnson had received intimation of the arctimstance, having picked up Captain Gardiner and a boat's crew that morning, who had left the sloop and were rowing towards Milford to obtain help. Between six and seven o'clock, a safe landing was effected at Milford, the inhabitants of which town vied with each other in tbe performance of the Christian duty of shewing "help in time of need." To David Jenkins and Henry Willi ins. the crew and owners of the Hope, the highest praise is due for having so nobly run the risk of their lives and vessel in older to rescue from destruction so many of their feDow-rreatures—for. there cannot be a doubt, that great loss of life must have occurred had a rus.li been made to tbe boats, which were too small to contain the whole of those on board. The steamer was abandoned at twenty minutes past eleven, P.M., and is believed to have sunk in the course of an hour atterwards, as she was settling fast by the head when last seen. The name of the pattsenger who was lost was John Havey; he belonged to Dublin and was a pig drover. Much valuable property was lost by the passengers: we hear tbat one of them had 2,601. in gol 1 and Bank of England notes. Accounts are coming in from the coast of some of the luggage, &c., having been picked tip, and some jewellery, belonging to the Misses La Touches, of Dublin, four of whom were on board. The following certificate was piesented to the master of the Hope, by the passengers and crew W e, the undersigned, captain, crew, and passengers on board the packet, oalled the Quren, sni'iog from Bristol to Dublin, on Friday, the 1st September, 1843, do hereby certify, that David Jenkins, of the sloop Wo/je, did, at the risk of his own life and the loss of his vessel, about twenty minutes past eleven, at night, i on the said 1st September, rescue from destruction the w hole of the passengers and crew, with the exception or one, in all sixty- seven souls and we beg thus publicly to declare, that to the courage, steadiness, and kindness of Captain Jenkins, we attribute (under God) our miraoutout escape. (Signed) £ .i»c unruune L.a louche, Robert HamlcocK, u.u., Fanny La Touche, Jane Handcock, Ann- C. La Touche, Martha Handcock, E. L. La Touche, Thomas Downes, Anne Nortno Smith, M. C. Downes, Robert Francis Ellis, C. C. Gardiner, commander, J. Barker, George Rowles, second tuate. E, S. Buker, Thomas Lloyd, steward. Dennis George, Lines to the Memory of Miss M. Moses, ",1m died i" the bloom of youth, August 29Ih, 1843. She gave to mia'r, all she had-a tear, n' Site gilia'd from Ehav'l\ ('lwu all she wish'd) a friend." —— COWHBR. To thee, poor Marianne melancholy task, ihe Muse would dedicate these verses few Gifts, such as the-e, thou now alone canst ask Of those whose tears thy early grave bedew. Time was, when, mingled with the young and fair, I saw thee. round the social bauqnet throng; When melting music waved the midnight air, White spun the giddy dance, or biugbed the merry song! Time is and sciroe one rolling year hath fled, Ere Death thy modest blossoms saw and woo. Dark is the monrnlol train, and slow the tread Of those whose last sad toil for thee is done! Cold is the sod that wraps that gentle form, "There beat a heart unknown to worldly guill- Bequeathed to Summei's heat and Winter's storm, I envy Earth those eyes-I envy Death that smile Time will he and no more thy sacred name Will live remembered by the fond and gay The past alone will hold its lies the same— But future scenes will wear thy face away Yet will he think of thee, whose youthful pen, In life, was asked of thee a simple strain. Farewell 1 He gives thee what be promised ttien- Farewell! He may receive that smile, his guerdon sweet, again. Tondu, Aug. 30th. ECHO

Englyn i'w gtrfio ar glawr ftlwck Trewlwch. Loewlan Flwch Trewlwch y trwyn-boed i ni Bawb daeno clod gwiwfwvn Arogl ei sercli, rugl ei swyn, A'i rinwedd eirian addwtn LITERALLY TRANSLATED. Clean and bright box of snuff for the nose, Let us all spread the fit and kind fame Of its lovely odour, its prevailing charm, And its fair and becoming efficacy Cardiganshire. D. 11