The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

THE MAYOR'S DINNER. THE MAYOR'S DINNER, in pursuance of a custom happily not more honoured in the breach than in the observance, took place on Whitmonday at the Mariners. The following members of the Corporation supported his Worship, viz., Messrs. William Owen (in the vice chair), 0. E. Davies, John Phillips, James Jenkins, and William Marychurch. Mr. William John, the Town Clerk, and Mr. Hughes, the Treasurer, were also present; and the Mayor was further supported by the following gentlemen, viz., Mr. Scowcroft, Mr. Valliant, of Milford, Mr. William Davies, Mr. Canton, of Natt's Hook, and Messrs. Whittow, Madocks, Hassell, Potter, John Lloyd, D. Lewis, T. Lloyd (Bridge Street), H. Davies, Morris, Thomas (ironmonger), J. James, T. John, and W. Williams. The Mayor of course presided. Thu edibles having been discussed in what we may call a corporate style, and the cloth removed, The Mayor gave in succession the Queen, Prince Al- bert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family-especially the Princess who is about to leave our shores, and followed up with the Army and Navy. There being no gentleman present connected with either of these services a response seemed impossible, but a waggish member of the company, recollecting, no doubt, that Mr. Owen was an avowed and strong peace man, and had declared the occupation of the soldier a bloody trade,' suggested that he, as Deputy-Lieutenant both for the county of Pembroke and the town of Haver- fordwest, was the proper person to respond. The com- pany tittered at the selection, but determined to carry on the badinage, they insisted that the Vice-chairman was bound in all propriety to rise. Mr Owen accordingly rose, and said that, while very happy to obey their united wish, he felt that he had no right from any official position he held, to acknowledge the toast. Still, if the meeting were of opinion that he, of all the persons in the room, was the only proper per- son to reply on behalf of the services which had been toasted, he felt no reluctance in complying with their suggestion—in fact he was very ready to do so. At the same time he could not avoid the remark, that if the health of the Lord Lieutenant of the county, or that of the Lord Lieutenant of Haverfordwest (supposing that office were filled) had to be responded to, he should have felt himself, as deputy lieutenant, in his proper place, but to thank the meeting in behalf of the army & navy was a task which he had no right to perform. Apart, however, from this question of right, he thought the toast ought not to pass unnoticed. (Hear, hear.) And as one of the nation he was most ready to stand up in be- half of those services which-and he thanked the com- pany for acknowledging it by the toast they had drunk bad fought so nobly in the dafence of their common country, and in vindication of the rights of that weaker nation against the attacks of its enemy, the despot of the north. (Hear, hear.) For that reason, for the rea- son that our armies were engaged in defending the weak from the attacks of the strong, he thought the nation justified in submitting to so lavish an expenditure as had necessarily been entailed by our conflict against Russia. It was not because he thought Turkey was a whit bet- ter than Russia, but because might was attempting to triumph over and oppress right, because it was the act of a gigantic power attempting to tyrannize over and oppress the weaker one. He did not defend the Turks: he thought them a curse to Europe, and the sooner they were banished out of it the better. but, as he had just observed, he simply defended, on principle, the cause of the weak against the strong, and in such a cause he would reiterate that the country were justified in submitting to that costly expenditure which was found necessary in order to bring to a successful issue the war we undertook. There might be differences of opinion as to the management of that contest, but none as to the bravery of our countrymen. There was a difference of opinion as to whether the nation came out of the war with credit as far as our officials were concerned, and he would not justify them, but as regarded the army and navy no men could have acted more bravely, none could have stood up more gallantly in defence of the honor of their country. He hoped, however, that in future the country would only place capable men at the helm of affairs, and that they would only be supported when right. And he hoped that this country would never again consent to lavish its blood and treasure at the whim and caprice of men who were thoroughly un- fitted to conduct the affairs of the nation. Mr. Owen, after another remark of a general nature, concluded by repeating his original observation, that he was out of place in responding to the Army & Navy.' Mr. J. Lloyd: Oh, not at all, you're quite in place, and you have a right to wear a cockade and go to court in a scarlet robe if you like. The Mayor proposed the health of the Lord Lieuten- ant of the County, reminding Mr. Owen that be would be quite in place in responding to this toast, as an acknow- ledgment of it would be a kind of friendship's offering' to his old friend Sir John. Mr. Owen I dont mean to say that I am not in the right place now, still I am sorry that Sir John Owen is not here himself to acknowledge the toast in person; and I am quite sure of this, that if he bad been in Pem- brokeshire it would have afforded him much pleasure to be present. I suppose there are few public men in Pem- brokeshire who have felt a greater interest in its pros- perity than he has, and few who have sacrificed their fortunes for the good of the county and in the country as he has done. I know from himself that his absence from Pembrokeshire is a source of great regret to him, and that he considers himself exiled in not being able to live here. And I have always said it was unfortunate for him that he ever left the county, for I believe that when he took that step it was not rendered necessary by the then state of his affairs, but since then one thing has happened after another, till, to the great loss of the county, his residence here has been prohibited. It may, how- ever, be interesting if I.state that, in a late conversation I had with him, Sir John intimated his intention of vi- siting Pembrokeshire this year, and I feel sure of this, that, go wherever he will, there are few men who will be received with greater enthusiasm than he. (Hear, hear.) As a member of the county (so Mr. Owen ex- pressed it, but he of course meant a member of the Borough of Pembroke, or as a former member of the county) and as Lord Lieutenant, Sir John has fallen in with the wishes of the county whenever they have been expressed to him by his constituency, and has always been happy to comply with any request and to render any services in his power, either in or out of Parlia- ment. And when he hears you have done him the honor of drinking his health, he will much regret not being to return thanks for the toast which I have thus imper- fectly endeavoured to acknowledge. The Mayor gave the Members for Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest,' adding that, as they had drunk Sir John 1 Owen's health in another character, it need not be in- cluded in this toast. After a pause, Mr. Scowcroft and Mr. John Lloyd were respectively called on to respond to the toast. Mr. Lloyd presently rose, observing—I am extremely sorry I could not induce my learned friend on the right to return thanks. With respect to Lord Emlyn I know nothing of him except that I am an elector for the county of Pembroke, as well as for the borough of Haverfordwest, and I have no doubt his lordship reckons me amongst his supporters, and for the best of reasons-because he has never been opposed. With respect to Mr. Philipps, of whom of course I do know something, we don't enterin to politics at this festive board, but as a freeman and house- holder of the borough ofHaverfordwest, and as one of the constituency, and as an elector for the county of Pembroke, I beg to return thanks, both on behalf of the representative of the county of Pembroke and the town of Haverfordwest, and I will say no more, in order to prevent discussion. (Hear, hear.) After the lapse of a few minutes Mr. Lloyd again rose and said-It has been suggested to me on this occasion that I should propose to you the toast which I think is the toast of the evening. And I am rather pleased, as far as regards mysel that I have been selected to do so, because I believe it has been a universal mnxim, at these civic meetings, that politics are to be eschewed for the evening, and therefore, as I happen to be the only person present—though I can hardly carry my eye round the whole of this influential assemblage—who voted against our worthy Mayor at the late election. (Two or three voices 'No.') Well, at all events the majority who voted for him bears a large preponderance, and by suggesting that I should propose the toast of his health, it affords an evidence that there is no party or political feeling indulged in here to- night. (Hear, hear.) We are met for one purpose alone as citizens of this town, for convivial purposes and the purposes of harmony, and to shew our appreciation of the individual who presides over the judicial and execu- tive duties of this town in the high office of chief magis- trate of Haverfordwest. (Hear, hear ) Now I would be the last person in the world that would adduce a single word of flattery or adulation, therefore I am glad it is not necessary for me to do so on this occasion-because your conduct in former years, and within this last year, has shewn the appreciation in which you hold the merits of your chief magistrate. Several years ago- from ten to fifteen William ltees, Esq., was selected as chief magistrate of Haverfordwest—at that time he was an untried man. Have you appreciated his conduct? I say you have, by again electing him to fill that important office. (Hear, hear.) A few years ago I was a member of your Town Council, and I believe on that occasion I had the honour and privilege of voting for William Rees, Esq., to be one of the aldermen for this body corporate. My estimation of his virtues and talents have not failed me (so said Mr. Lloyd, but we presume he meant that t1,F estimation had been shared by others), because since ti' .a he has been elevated twice to the important office of c.Idf magistrate of Haverfordwest. With respect to the way in which he has conducted the executive department, I believe be has been most assiduous and attentive to his duties, absenting himself on no occasion from that post to which you have done him the honour to elevate him. (Hear, hear.) With respect to his judi- cial conduct I say, from my own knowledge, that it has been marked by integrity and great legal knowledge. (Hear, hear.) If some one else were saying this, having been selected to propose the toast, it might be attributed to party and political motives but it cannot be said of me-(hear, hear)-because I conscientiously gave in my vote against him at the last election but if he had been proposed as Mayor of Haverfordwest, and I had been a member of the Town Council, I should con- scientiously have voted for him. That is the position he now occupies; it is for that we honour him to-night; and I must say, in reference to his conduct in connection therewith, that I have never observed anything but the strictest impartiality, manly independence, a determina- tion to do what was right between man and man, his duty towards his country, towards those of Haverford- west over whom he was placed, his duty towards his Maker, and his duty to himself. (Applause.) To say anything further would be irrelevant: you are met here to shew you honour him in his capacity of citizen, ma- gistrate, alderman, and mayor of the town and county of Haverfordwest. I need not expatiate, but will leave the matter in your hands. I fully approve of his every act since he entered on the mayoralty, and I feel that whe- ther his tenure of office in that capacity be long or short, he will pursue the same straightforward course he has always pursued-not being swayed by any party or class, but doing Lis duty between the humblest and the greatest considering that he is entrusted with an important and responsible trust—and there cannot be a3fnfilst more important and sacred than that of chief magistrate of Haverfordwest, for generally he has to decide between the poor and the rich, between the humble and the lofty; but no odds how lofty or aristocratic their position, the Mayor takes as his guide and landmark the principle of acting without favour and affection between man and man, looking at things as they are brought before him, seeing what is entitled to his decision and giving that decision accordingly. (Hear, hear.) He does what our judges do they drop politics on the last step, and that is the conduct of our worthy chief magistrate, and I am sure if John Henry Philipps were prosecutor or defendant before him he would have as fair justice at Mr. Rees's hands as if one of that gentleman's warmest supporters were placed before him to receive a decision. (Applause.) With respect to his politics I know nothing on this occa- sion, and say nothing— (h(ar, hear)—that is a vexata questio, respecting which we shall never know who is right or wrong till all things human have come to an end; but he knows it is his duty to do unto others as he would they should do unto him, which is the foundation of our religion and our creed, & ought to be the foundation of our political creed. That is what he has done and I hope he will not consider I am using flattery, which I am above, for I think it is contemptible in the party making use of it, and to be despised by those to whom it is ap- plied. (Hear, hear.) But when he was appointed to that most important trust—for most important it is where a magistrate has to decide whether a man is guilty or in- nocent, whether he must be acquitted of a charge or committed to the precincts of a gaol-he assumed one of the most weighty and solemn of human responsibilities. We are all alike the breath is in our nostrils; we may appear convivial to-day, but to-morrow we may pass away, and the place which now knows us know us no more; and when a man takes that solemn and responsible position to which I have alluded he should not forget that he is the vice-regent of Her Majesty and entrusted by the Almighty to judge and decide between his fellow men. (Hear, hear.) I do not say that Mr. Rees is in- fallible but I affirm that he has uniformly acted accord- ing to the best of his conscientious belief; that he has done it without favour, affection, or reward or the hope thereof; and he will therefore, when reflecting, in the evening of life, on his past days, have no reason to ac- cuse himself, because he has on every occasion done what he believed to be right, without being influenced by any motive but to act properly between his fellow men. (Applause.) I will conclude by proposing the health of William Rees, Esq., formerly and again Mayor of this town. and our presiding chairman on this oc- casion. The toast was extremely well received. Mr. Rees-I am very thankful to my friend Mr. Lloyd for the way in which he has introduced the toast. He has been extremely flattering, extremely kind: he has enunciated a great number of things respecting me, and I should be glad to find that what he has stated bears, as I hope it does, the impress of truth. I am very grateful to you too, gentlemen, for responding to the toast in the way you have done. I cannot sufficiently, I fear, express the gratitude I feel to my fellow townsmen for the position in which they have so honourably placed me so frequently. This much I may say, that I have been desirous in fill- ing the various offices to fill them with advantage to my fellow townsmen and credit to myself, and take credit to myself for a very strong desire-however imperfectly I may have succeeded in carrying it out—to do that which is right. (Hear, hear.) I am extremely thankful to you for the honour now done me, and I beg to drink all your healths in return. (Applause.) Mr. M. Whittow had been entrusted with the proposal of a toast, which be had much pleasure in submitting. It was the health of the Aldermen of the Town Council and the Common Councilmen of Haverfordwest.' He perfectly agreed with the observations made by Mr. Lloyd as to their worthy Mayor, and would add that the observations would apply equally to those of his wor- ship's colleagues who had fiiled or were yet to fill the office of mayor. (Hear, hear.) With the toast he bad submitted he would associate the name of Mr. Alderman Davies. (Hear, hear.) Mr. 0. 1 £ Davies—I am rather at a loss how to address you, because whether I address the Mayor or the Vice Chairman, I address one of the aldermen, so I had better address the meeting generally. Mr. Whittow has thought proper to associate my name with the toast, but it would have been better to unite it with some of the j unior members of the Council, as it would have given them an opportunity of displaying talent which I am not possessed of. As one of the Council, though, I have endeavoured to do my duty sincerely and conscientiously, and hope to continue to do so hereafter. The Corporation have done and are still doing a great deal for the improvement of Haverford- west, notwithstanding that when the old corporation was done away with we had great difficulties to contend with. Our finances were low, we had no money to go on with (I believe we had only fourpence left as a balance), but we are now getting on very favourably indeed. I am not aware that I need make any further remarks there are others who I have no doubt are bursting with elo- quence-(a laugh)-and therefore I will conclude by expressing my gratitude for the honour you have con- ferred on me by drinking my health in connection with the corporation. Mr. Davies here resumed his seat, but presently rose and proposed the health of the Rev. Thomas Martin,' whom he described as a worthy and estimable gentleman, and one who had done as much for the improvement of Haverfordwest as any person in the town, and was very much respected. The Mayor proposed the health of the High Sheriffo Mr. Wm. John, of Prendergast, regretting his absence' but expressing his satisfaction at the presence of Mr. John's son. Mr. Hassell (alluding to Mr. T. John as a tetotaller,) sail it he had in him as much eloquence in him as lemon- ade he would be beautiful,' he should say effer- vescing. (A laugh.) Mr. T. John said he was very thankful to the meeting for the kind manner in which they had drank his father's health. Mr. John, but for a very serious indisposition. would have been present, and was very much disap- pointed at not being so. He (Mr. John) would again express his thanks to the meeting for their kindness.- (Hear, hear.) The Mayor gave the health of the Town Clerk (Mr. John), the Treasurer (Mr. Hughes), and other officers 0 the Corporation. Mr. W. John: I feel very thankful, and beg to return my grateful acknowledgments for the honour you have done me, in conjunction with Mr. Hughes, of drink ng my health as Town Clerk. It is no small pride to me to appear at this festive board as Town Clerk for the ancient and respectable town of Haverfordwest. I have already returned thanks to the Council for appointing me. but I feel I am responsible to the town at large for the way in which I discharge my duties. (Hear, hear.) I am happy to see present gentlemen who are not mem- bers of the Town Council, and I hope the appointment meets with their approbation. (Hear, hear.) It will be my endeavour in discharging my duties to perform them not only to the satisfaction of the Town Council but to the satisfaction of the town at large, and in doing so I hope to gain the approbation which it will be my ambi- tion to seek. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Hughes: I also have to rise on this annual occa- sion to thank you fyr the honour you have done me in drinking my health as treasurer of the borough, and I can only say I am always happy to have this duty to perform, and hope we will meet on many occasions of the sort. (Hear.) I have always done my best-I think I have discharged the duties to the satisfaction of the Council, at all events there have been very few com- plaints, and it will continue to be my care in future to do the best I can for the borough fund of Haverfordwest. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Wm. Owen We have been drinking the health of her Majesty, and perhaps there never was a sovereign in the history of our country who better deserved any compliment that could be paid her by Let- subjects. (Hear, hear). We have also been proposing men of autho- rity, and probably there was never a time when they— magistrates and ord Lieutenants- discharged their duties better. In Lot a man in a public position in our time would be ashamed to stand up in the face of the nation and do what was wrong, and I believe they do their duty faithfully and merit the honour we have done them. But I have a toast to propose which is of equal importance, since it bears, generally, on the prosperity of the nation, and, in particular, upon the interests of Haverfordwest. The toast is Prosperity to the trade and commerce of Haverfordwest. (Hear, hear.) Now I trade and commerce are the glory and stability of the c -intry, without these it would fall into insignificance, and be unable to combat on the side of the weak, that oppression of the strong and despotic to which I have already adverted this evening. (Hear, hear.) It is trade and commerce that bring prosperity and happiness to our homes and hearths, that make us appear here with cheerful countenances, and it is trade and com- merce that impart the satisfactory conviction that while our homes are maintained in comfort we are also enabled to support the poor of the country. (Hear, hear.) I have belonged to the trade of the town, and am proud to say it, and to give utterance to the axiom that with strict attention to business and honesty there is nothing to prevent any man arriving at a competency. (Hear, hear.) I owe my present position to trade and com- merce, I long belonged to it and am free to say that I was never happier than when so engaged. Nor was it from pride I quitted it, but from necessity, my health having been so injured that I was compelled to retire, but when I did so I was able (hear, hear,) and I hope you will be able as well. But when I refer to the trade and commerce of this country there is always one topic which suggests itself prominently to my mind-I mean the railway. To bring the South Wales Railway here I laboured at a great expence of purse and time, and I did so because I thought the consummation of the event I wished for would materially enhance the prosperity of the district. Happily the end was attained, and now those mighty engines, the great emissiaries and missionaries of civilization, wend through our valleys, levelling all the contemptiMCfpride of class, breaking down prejudices, and asserting the incomparable glories of commerce. (Applause.) The success of the locomotive is one of the grand results of trade, and demonstrates that tradesmen are fit for anything. (Hear.) As a tradesman I have been on more than one occasion made chief magistrate, as a tradesman I was made deputy lieutenant, and as a tradesman I feel that I am competent to fill any position in which the country may place me. (Hear, hear.) As a tradesman I laboured to effect the introduction of railway communication, because I saw that this country had been neglected, that trade and agriculture were behind. We were at one end of the country, and where are we now ? We stand in as proud a position as any town in the kingdom, and receive advantages equivalent to those of the most prosperous town in England. We have as good markets and trade, and have rising men, and why should we not produce them as well as other towns ? It is only for individuals of enterprize to come forward and take their stand, and show themselves capable of entering into large undertakings. Take your trade yourselves, you have the finest harbour in the world, and if you allow other parties to come forward you give them ad- vantages which you have no right to let slip. (Hear, hear.) This neighbourhood—I mean itstrade-had never better opportunities af rising than now. Before, we were, owing to the absence of the element of communi- cation, out of the world we are now in it, we are men and can now carry on a trade which we could never before have aspired to. (Hear, hear.) Look at Liver- pool and at Bristol-at those places who are the men that have accumulated fortunes ? Mr. J. Phillips Pembrokeshire men, probably. Mr. Rees A Pembrokeshire man was the founder of Liverpool I beg to tell you. Mr. Owen: And I hope a Pembrokeshire man will be the founder of Milford Haven. (Hear, hear.) It is not only the trade and commerce of the country that are benefitted, but the professional and other inter- ests of the town must participate in an increased pros- perity since society when it does rise, rises in a malls.- Perhaps I have too long detained you, but you must pardon me for it is a strain on which, when I approach it, I cannot resist expatiating since our interests are 118 much involved in it. I have proposed the toast with great sincerity and pleasure, and with a desire to see my brother tradesmen pursue the course and attain the position which, by the means I have indicated, I have done. (Hear, hear.) We are all of one class, we row in the same boat, it is our noble selves' we drink, for whether we drive the quill and rule the parchment, whether we wield the bar of iron or roll the log of ma- hogany, we rise from common and sympathetic causes, and should feel sympathy with each other. (Applause). Mr. Owen concluded by associating with the toast the name of Mr. Madocks. Mr. Madocks said the meeting must excuse him speak- ing muoh-he was not capable of it, but he would ex- press his thanks, on behalf of the tradesmen of the town, „ for the honor done them, adding a hope that they would be successful, and a conviction that if they all did as well as Mr Owen had done there would be universal satisfac- tion among them. (Hear, hear.) Mr. James Saies had much pleasure in being selected to propose the health of the deputy sheriff of the town and county of Haverfordwest, Wm. Davies, Esq., a gen- tleman well known to them all, and a highly respected member of society. (Hear, hear.) And as far as re- garded Mr. Davies's position as a legal man they all knew his worth, and could testify of him as had been justly observed of their chief magistrate, that whatever he did was done impartially, and to the benefit of all.- (Hear, hear.) He (Mr. Saies) hoped that Mr. Davies would long live to be an ornament to society, and the greatest infliction he would wish him was, that he might soon enrol himself in the band of happy Benedicts by getting a good wife. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) Mr. Davies assured the meeting that this was a com- pliment he had not at all calculated on, but he was very much obliged to Mr. Saies for the manner in which that gentleman had introduced his name. With regard to the duties of the Under-Sheriff be was happy to say he had very little work, a fact which spoke well for the prosperity of the trade of Haverfordwest. It was very gratifying to all of them to have an opportunity of meeting once a year round the social board, when, per- haps, political excitement might be at its highest pitch. It was pleasant to meet those with whom we politically differed, and forget all, he had almost said bad feeling, but he would rather call it strong feeling. It was well that should pass awav, givisg place to the amenities of the social board, which were so cementive of friendship. (Applause.) He would again return thanks for the honer they bad done him by drinking his health, a com- pliment which he begged to pay them all in return.— (Hear, hear.) Mr. Wm. Marychurch said he wished to propose the health of a gentleman whose presence that evening was a source of pleasure to them all, and of whose attain- ments they were all proud. He was a native of the town, and was admired equally for his forensic elo- quence at the bar, and for his eloquence at the convivial board. He (Mr. Marychurch) referred to Mr. John Lloyd whose health, without further comment, which would be superfluous, he would give. (Applause.) Mr. J. Lloyd Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen-When I joined you this evening at this festive board I had not the slightest intention whatever, I assure you-I say it without mock modesty—of addressing you, nor did I think I should have been called upon to do so. But after the very flattering and complimentary way in which my brother freeman Mr. Marychurch has proposed my health, I cannot but return my sincere and heartfelt thanks. With respect to my oratorical attainment I shall just attribute that to a little hyperbolical flattery on the part of my friend—(' no, no'); but on all occa- sions when I have addressed a public meeting in the forensic department, I have always endeavoured to do the best I could for my client. (Mr. Owen And always succeeded). Mr. Owen says I have always succeeded, but my friends Mr. Rees and Mr. Wm. Davies have frequently succeeded, to my 'pains and penalties.' (Laughter.) But still I have sometimes succeeded when I thought there was not the slightest chance, which I must attribute to the affection of the neighbourhood, who thought me a jolly good fellow, and that nobody could deny.' (Laughter.) For, generally, when I found the ground not very firm, I looked the jury in the face, and asked them if they didn't think me a jolly good fellow, and if they would not return a verdict for 'John Jones' (pronounced in Welsh fashion). (Loud laughter.) And this puts me in mind of a case tried before Mr. Wm. Evans, just before the dissolution of the old Welsh jurisdiction. Of Mr. Evans I wish to speak with every respect, but though a gentleman of great attainments and great learning, he was very face- tious and witty. The action on this occasion was for under 20s. or under £ 20, and Mr. Evans summed up positively and dead against me, but the jury were not satisfied, and wanted to give me a verdict for ten times the amount I claimed and ten times the amount recoverable under the jurisdiction of the court. (Laughter.) Mr. Evans said You must not give plaintiff more than he claims,' and I said I would be satisfied with the amount sought. Are you satisfied,' said the jury ? Yes,' said I. Oh then,' said they, if you're satisfied that'll do.' And they gave me a verdict for the proper amount. (Laughter.) Mr. Evans remarked on the occasion that it was quite clear this was a verdict for John Jones.' (Laughter.) That phrase had its origin in this way. When a barrister well known to most of you, Mr. John Jones of Ystrad, was once pleading before a Car- marthenshire jury, the jury wishing to find for the party whom Mr. Jones represented, but being puzzled by the names of plaintiff and defendant, thought they would make sure and be on the right side, so they brought in their verdict for John Jones.' (Roars of laughter.) This it was which induced Mr. Evans's remark to me, and I said certainly I have not to thank you for it, for this is a verdict against Wm. Evans.' (Laughter.) But these things are the battles of the day we are paid for them, they begin with the day and end with the day. and if we are defeated why we go to solace ourselves with a light cigar, and don't think any more of it, but those who have been defeated think of it probably to the end of their lives. (Laughter.) They have had to pay for it, and pretty well too; t!.vy have had the shells and my learned friend (turning to Mr. Davies) and I have had the oysters. (Ir L paaed laughter.) We are all of the same class, and .ough some in this locality bold their heads high, trace their pedigrees back to the time of the Normans and to the invasion of the Conqueror, g .11 I am proud to say that I owe all I possess and live upon to Saxon energy and industry. (Hear, herr > And though some of us ( Continued in itconcipaye.)

PEMBROKESHIRE. MESSRS. GOODE AND OWEN Have been favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at ST. DAVID'S and FISHGUARD, on the 22nd and 24th of JUNE next, at one o'clock, thefouowing VALUABLE and IMPORTANT FREEHOLD ESTATES, viz. At the Commercial Inn, St. David's, on Monday the 22ud of June, in 29 Lots. Lots. Tenements. Parishes. Tenants. Tenure. Quantity Yearly Rents. < A. K. P. £ s. d. I J™ Fields near St.David's called Park-y-dan-y-garn Saint David's Martha George Yearly Tenant 3 0 10 6 10 0 •• ss/tsnt'SIi'! • :s :s 4 Thomas Hughes ™ = Lc„e for two live, 0 0 ,4 2 0 0 T> T^°P?,0Slte, in Goat-street, St. David's f Lease for two lives with a) 5 i-ost Office House and Garden with House and Garden William Williams < concurrent term of 60 years V 12 ° 0 g'- 1"Nuri street, ?t.Davids (from Michaelmas, 1855 J hOTse^adjohdng1 Storehouscs and Cart" „ John Davies The like 4 0 0 7 Field near St. David's called Llain-yr-roft Thornis Perkins Yearlv tenant 1 0 *0 3 12 0 8 House, Garden, Coach-house, Stable, &c jj James Davies Lease for three lives 0 0 2) 0 14 0 9 Three Houses and Gardens adjoining Lot 8 (David Richards & Thos. Rees Lease for three lives •••} 0 1 5 2 2 0 i« T TT J /-i l Thomas Perkins Lease for tenant's life .J# J* 10 Two Houses and Gardens „ William Roach .V.. Lease for three lives 0? 0 8 Q /"Thomas Jones Lease for three lives .1 11 Three Houses and Gardens ?) J Daniel Phillips Lease for two lives > 0 1 17 2 2 0 ( Thomas Griffiths Lease for three lives .J 12 Two Houses and Gardens in Goat street, & (George Nicholas Lease for two lives John Williams Lease for one life 1 2 21 4 10 Field John Williams Yearly tenant —J 13 House and Garden Thomas Bowen Lease for tenant's life 0 0 17 0 18 0 14 House and Garden Elizabeth Edmund Lease for two lives 0 0 17 0 IS 0 15 Houses and Garden in Goat street Geo. Nicholas & Geo. Hughes Lease for two lives .) 0 0 38 0 16 0 Small Garden Thomas Hughes Yearly tenant J 16 Houses, Garden and Small Field Christopher Williams Lease for 99 years from) 0 3 7 2 5 0 Michaelmas, 1802 .J 17 Field called Waungulld Stephen Morris Yearly tenant 0 1 16 0 16 0 18 Field and Slang George Edmund Yearly tenant 1 0 86 2 14 6 19 Trevinnart John James Lease for one life 10 3 31 13 0 0 20 Windmill and Meadow adjoining, with Cottage, Cart- Thomas Williams Lease for 99 years from Lady 126 400 house, &c Day, 1822 j 21 Trekenny Martha Williams Lease for two lives 48 0 28 50 0 0 22 Tregeed Watkin Lewis Lease for one life 94 0 28 50 0 0 23 Trevadog Levi Owen Lease for two lives 70 1 38 55 0 0 24 Treiago Thomas Bevnon Yearly tenant i- 1 18 70 0 0 25 Treithell Watkin Lewis Lease for two lives 20 1 24 16 0 0 26 Cypress Slangs Wliifp'r'hnrch -Davies Yearly tenant 7 1 33 10 0 0 27 Trefynon Llandeloy William Mathias Yearly tenant 80 1 9 50 0 0 28 Vally Vach LlanhowellWilliam Jenkins Yearly tenant 17 328 10 0 0 29 Trenewydd Llanrian and James Morgan Lease for one life 376 231 190 0 0 Llanrithan At the Commercial Inn, Fishguard, on Wednesday the 24th of June, in 25 Lots. 1 Two Fields near Fishguard Fishguard Bev. Wm. Davies Yearly tenant ") Ditto „ Henry Collins Ditto V 4 0 11 8 12 0 Garden and Small Field Anne Yaughan Ditto 3 2 Dwelling-House and Three Meadows Hugh Davies Ditto ) 5 1 27 23 0 0 Coach liouse and Stable. Moses Kaymond Agreement for a Lease .J 3 Meadow and Garden near Pentower Mrs Lloyd Yearly tenant 0 3 12 4 0 0 4 Field Thomas Ditto o a H i?i n 5 Two Cottages and Gardens and Three Fields Benj. Morgan, Mary Hugh,) Ditto 3 0 22 10 o 0 and John Smyth ( 6 £ iel(i „ Miss Sambrook Ditto 1 I n n 7 Iwo Fields ff Benjamin Morgan Ditto « ? 10 n n 8 1 hree Houses and Gardens Thomas David Lease for three lives 0 1 17 lz u u 9 Methodist Chapel )} David Harries and others Lease for unexpired term of 48 1 0 0 years or thereabouts 0011 K in n 10 Three Fields David John Yaughan Yearly tenant f 3 11 5 1<> 0 11 Piece of Ground Henry Collins Ditto (' 22 Oil 0 12 Two Fields Richard Owens Ditto f ? 3? I ,n 13 Ditto William Jenkins Ditto ,4 10 0 14 Trevelgar St. Nicholas William Perkii s Lease for two lives with con- 1/ £ « *"0 0 U current term of 21 years from Michaelmas, 1841 15 Tremarchog Mary Llovd and David Mabe Yearly tenants 46 4 8 16 House, Garden, and Lands, in ditto „ Daniel Hees and others Ditto {J 17 Maildy Ucha St. Nicholas and Thomas James Agreement for lease for tenant's 1'3 2 39 84 9 1 Jordanston life with concurrent term of 21 years from 1842 18 Maildy Issa St. Nicholas, Tor David Symonds The like ^2 80 12 5 danston, and Granston 19 Bridge Granston James Rees The like "33 7 0 0 20 Priscilli Fawr Mathry William Young Agreement for a lease "25 0 36 60 0 0 21 PartofDolle St Lawrence and David Davies Yearly tenant 16 3 23 9 0 0 Mathry 6 38 600 22 Dolle St Lawrence Thomas John Ditto 6 3 8 6 0 0 23 Plaindealings Thomas Griffiths Ditto 35 0 22 10 0 0 24 Bush Hook David Lewis Ditto ^3 1 16 10 0 0 25 Trerhos Stephen Davies Ditto 64 2 11 28 e. PARTICULARS with LITHOGRAPHIC PLANS will be ready for delivery about the 30th of May instant, and may be had at the Offices of Messrs. EVANS, POWELL, and CO., Solicitors, or of Messrs. GOODE and OWEN, Land-Agents and Auctioneers, Haverfordwest. Haverfordwest, May 21, 1857.

GENTLEMEN'S OVERCOATS Supplied by T. MILLS and Co., Clothiers, &c., Aldgate and Lombard-street, London. THE FASHIONABLE TALMA, or LOOSE OVERCOAT 21s., 25sl, 30s., 35s., 42s. FREE TO ANY RAILWAY STATION. Only Measurement required Chest, Waist, and Height. Payment by Post-office Order. TO BUILDERS, MASONS, &c. Sealyham Blue Metallic Slate Quarry. WARRANTED to be as good in quality as any Slates W in Wales. Situated seven miles from Haverford west, within a quarter of a mile from the Turnpike Road leading from Haverfordwest to Fishguard—good easy new road to come out to the Turnpike Road. Slates supplied at the Quarry or the following prices:- £ s. d Good Locals. 0 15 0 per 1,000 „ Princesses, 24 inches by 14 7 10 0 per 1,200 „ Duchesses, 24 „ 12 6 10 0 „ 22 „ 11 5 10 0 „ 20 „ 12 5 10 0 „ Countesses, 20 „ 10 4 16 0 18 „ 10 3 10 0 „ 18 „ 9 3 0 0 16 „ 10 2 16 0 „ 16 „ 8 2 2 0 14 „ 8 1 7 6 „ Apply to Mr. John Rees, Broadmoor, Wolfscastle DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT-BROWN COD LIVER OIL. HAS now, in consequence of its marked superiority over every ot.lier variety, secured the entire confidence 81111111moet universal preference of the most eminent Medi- cal Practitioners in the treatment of CONSUMPTION, BRON- CHITIS, ASTHMA, GOUT, RHKUMATISM, SCIATICA, DIABETES, DISEASES OF THE SKIN. NEURALGIA, RICKETS, INFANTILE WASTING, GENERAL DFBILITY, AND ALL SCROFULOUS AFFECTIONS. Its leading distinctive characlerictirs are COMPLETE PRESERVATION OF ACTIVE AND ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES, INVARIABLE PURITY & UNIFORM STRLNGTH. ENTIRE FREEDOM FROM NAUSEOUS FLAVOUR AND AFTER-TASTE. RAPID CURATIVE EFFECTS AND CONSEQUENT ECONOMY. SELECT MEDICAL OPINIONS: A. B. CRAMVtt.t.E, ESQ., M.D„ F.Xt.S., Author of Spas of Germany," The Spas of Enyland," On Sudden Death," §-c. ifc. Dr. Glanvill. has used Dr. DE JONGH'S Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil extensively in his practice, and has found it not only tffficaeious, but uniform in its qualities. He be- lieves it to be preferable in many respects to Oils solll with- out the guarantee of such an authority all DE JONGH. DR. GRANVILLE HAS FOUND THAT THIS PARTICULAR KIND PRODUCES THE DESIRED EFFECT IN A SHORTER TIME THAN OTHERS, AND 1HAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE THF NAU- SEA AND INDIGESTION TOO OFTEN CONSEQUENT ON THE PALE NEWFOUNDLAND OILS. The Oil being, moreover, much more palatable, Dr. Granville's Patients have them- selves expressed a preference for Doctor De Jongh's Light- Brown Cod Liver Oil." SR. ISTBSBT, Professor of Chemistry aud Toxicology in the Medical Col- lege of the London Hospital, Chemical Referee to the Cor- poration of London, Medical Officer oj Health to the City of London, Sfc. Sfc. I have frequeii I ly had occasion to analyze the Cod Liver Oil which is sold at your establishment. In all cases I have found it possessint: the ssme set of properties, among which the presence of cholaic compounds and of iodine in a state of organic combination are the most remarkable in fact, thp Oil corrE-spollds in all its characters with that named' Huile brune,"1 and described as the best variety in the masterly Treatise of Dr DE JONGH. It is, I believe, universally ac- nowledged that this description of Oil has glent therapeu- al power; and, from my investigations, I have no doubt ts being a pure and unadulterated urticle." THP t.ANCET. Dr DE JONGH giyes the preference to the Light Brown Oil over the Pale Oil, which contains scarcely any volatile latty acid, a smaller quantity of iodine, phosphoric acid, and the elemenis of bile, and upon which ingredients the efficacy of Cod Liver Oil. no doubt, partly depends. Some of the deficiencies of the Pale Oil are atinbutable to the method of its preparation, and especially to its filtration through charcoal. In the preference of the Light Brown over the Pale Oil we fully concur. We have carefully tested a Specimen of Dr DE JONGH'S Light Brown Cod Liver Oil. We find it to Genuine, and rich in iodine and the elements of bile. Sold ONLY in IMPERIAL Half pints, 2s. 6ri.; Pints, 4s. 9d; Quarts, 9s; capsuled and labelled with Dr DE JONGH'S stamp & sianrture, WITHOUT WHICH NONE ARE GENUINE, by ANSAR, HARFOHD,&CO..sote British Consignees, 77, Strand, London and by many respectable Chemists and DrugKis'8- Proposed Substitutions of other kinds of Cod Livpr Oil should he strenuously res'sted, as they proceed from interested motives, and will result in disappointment to the Purchaser. Sold in HAVERFORDWEST, byGwYNNE HARRIES. Chemist; in TENRY, by W. WALKINTON, Chemiisti in PEMBROKE-DOOL i «T. LUM, Chemist. Deafness and Singing Noises in the Head. Instant and Permanent Relief guaranteed. Just Published, with the Names and full addresses of 20 Deaf persons restored to perfect hearing. Startling Facts. EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY-which enables E any extremely deaf person to hear usual toned con- versation in two minutes after its application, without the use of any instrument, eartrumpet, or operation. Just Published. Price 7d., by post free on receipt of a letter enclosing Seven Postage Stamps. This Magical mode of SELF CURE is a perfect stop to Quackery, and an ex- position of the fraudulent pretended discoveries of im- postors of the present day. Deaf persons can permanently restore their own hearing, relieving the sufferer from ail distressing noises in the head. The Book has cured thousands living in every quarter of the globe, without absence from home or the slightest deviation from their usual avocations. It is published by the Surgeon to the Suffolk Place Institution for the Cure of Deafness. KRANCIS ROBERT HOUGHTON, 23, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, East, Member of the London Royal College of Surgeons, May 2nd, 1845, and Licentiate of the Apothe- caries Company, April 30th, 1846. For the benefit of the Deaf, and not for emolument. Hospital and Private Testimonials and Certificates from the most eminent Physicians and Surgeons in England, in whose presence deaf persons have been enabled, by F. R. Houghton's new discovery, to hear with delightful ease, and many hundreds of private patients cured can be seen and re- erred to. Hours of Consultation 11 till 4 daily. Letters o be directed as above J. W. B E N S 0 N' S Watch, Clock, and Chronometer Manufactory 33, & 34, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON. jEstablished 1749. JW. BENSON, M-nufacturer of Gold and Silver Watches of every description, constrnction, & pat- tern, invites attention to his magnificent and unprece- dented display of V atches, which is admitted to be the largest and best selected Stock in London. It consists of Chronometer, Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, Hori- zontal, and Vertical Movements, Jewelled, Ac., with all the latest improvement, mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. The designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this mannfactory I f the important requisite, superiority of finish, combined with accuracy of performance, elegance, durability, and reasonableness of price, are wished for, the intending pur- chaser should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET, published by J. W. Benson, (and sent post-free on application,) which contains sketches, prices, and directions as to what Watch to buy' where to buy it, and how to use it. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Morning Post, October 30. 'Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism in structure.' From the Morning Chronicle, October 3.0 Excellence ofdesigii, and perfection in workmanship. From the Morning Advertirer, November 1. The high repute which Mr. Benson has obtained for the qualities of his manufacture stands second to none.' From the Morning Herald, November 3. The high standing of Mr. Benson as a London manu- facturer must secure for him a large amount of public patronage.' From the Globe, November 3. •All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design.' I From the Sun, Novemper 3. Mr. Benson, as a long-established City manufacturer, has gained a reputation for the quality of his produc- tions, which stands second to none in the City.' From the Standard, November 3. « Leave nothing to be desired but the money to buy them with.' From the Observer, November 16. The watches here exhibited surpass those of any other English manufacturer.' GOLD WATCHES, horizontal movements, jewelled, &c., accurate time-keepers, £ 3 15s., £ 4 lo.>, £ 5 15s to £ 20 each. Gold Lever Watches, jewelled, and highly finished movements, JM 6s., X8 8s., £10 10s., £ 12 12s., X14 14s., £ 16 16s. to 100 Guineas. SILVER WATCHES, horizontal movements, jewelled. &c., exact time-keepers, X2 2s., X2 15s., X3 15s., to £ 10 10s. each. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished jewelled movements, £ 3 10s, £ 4 10s., £ 5 lus., £ 7 10s. £ 8 10s.. £ 10 10s. to 50 Guineas. A two years' warranty given with each Watch, and sent carriage paid to Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, or any part ot the kingdom, upon receipt of Post Office or I Bankers' Order, made payable to J. W. Benson, 33 and 34, Ludgate Hill, London. Merchants. Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange or Repaired. J. MARYCHURCH AND SON, HAVE in Stock a large variety of TURNIP SOWERS HORSE HOES, CARTS, &c„ &c., with every descrip- tion of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Weekly Publications. rpHE "London Journal," "Family Herald," "Cassell's L Penny Illustrated Papers, Chamber's Journal &c., &c.. may now be had WEEKLY of J. Potter, Book- seller. Stationer, &c.. High-street, Haverfordwest. CARRIAGES AND HARNSES. IJ. FELTON, Carriage and Harness Manufacturer, t 1 and 3, Old Street Road, London, established 50 years, begs to call the attention of Noblemen, Gentlemen, and others, to his improved Road and Dog- cart Phaeton, forming three distinct carriages. Also his improved Basket Carriages, which are superior in style, finish, &c. A choice of 100 light carriages &c., constantly on sale, onsisting of Broughams, Phsetons, &c. Steam to Waterford, Cork, and the South of Ireland. FIRST CLASS STEAMERS (in connection with the J' Great Western and South Wales Railways) LEAVE the Milford Haven Terminus for WATER- FORD every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATUR- DAY, at 1.3 on the arrival of the 4.50 Night Express of the previous evening from Paddington. RETURNING from Waterford every MOND Y WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, at 3 p.m. LEAVE the Milford Haven Terminus for CORK, on and after the 8th. every WEDNESDAY, and SATUR- DAY, at 8 p.m., on the arrival of the 9.411 a.m. Express and the 6 a.m. Third Class from Paddington. RETURNING from CORK every TUESDAY and FRIDAY according to Tides. Apply for Tickets at the First Class Railway Stations Great Western and South Wales Railways; of Ford and Jackson. 36, Cannon Street, London or of Mr. Downey Quay, Waterford; or of M essrs. Murphy and Sons, Cork THROUGH FARES: London to Waterford 50s, 40s, and 24s 6d. Intermediate Stations in proportion. Milford Haven to Waterford 128 6d. 10s, and 7s 6d. SEA PASSAGE-SEVENTY MILES. London to Cork 52s 6d, 42s. and 26s. Intermediate Stations in Proportion. Milford Haven to Cork 15s, 12s, 8s. &IEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LIVERPOOL, MILFORD, SWANSEA, & BRISTOL For the Month of JUNE. 1857, NOTICE,—The TROUBADOUR has been replaced on this line by the Swift Steam Ships MONTAGU, new S.s. Capt. Wm. Clarke. SOVEPLEIGN9 new S.s. Capt. W. Beckett TUBAXi CAIN, s.a., Capt. W. Adams. The above or some other suitable Vessel, is intended to sail with Goods and Passengers, (unless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence) as follows, with or without pilots, and liberty to tow vessels-— From Liverpool to Milford and Bristol. Landing passengers for Swansea at the Mumbles, (weather permitting.) Saturday 6 9 even | Saturday 20 8/ even Saturday 13 ljafter Saturday 27 1 Rafter Milford for Bristol. Landing Passengers for Swansea at the Mumbles (weather permitting) Sunday 7 4 after Sunday 21 3 after Sunday 14 8 morn Sunday 28 8 morn From Bristol to Swansea and Liverpool. (Calling at Milford.) Tuesday 2 2 after Tuesday 16 .12 noon Tuesday 9 7 even Tuesday 23 7 even Tuesday .30 Ilu l morn. From Swansea to Liverpool, ( calling at Milford.) Wednesday 3 1 after Wednesday 17 .12 noon Wednesday 10 6 even | Wednesday 24 6 even Milford for Liverpool. Wednesday 3 7 even Wednesday 17 6 even Wednesday 10 .12 night Wednesday. 24 .12 night From Liverpool to Swansea direct. Wednesday 3. 7Jeven Wednesday 17 ajeven Wednesday 10 11 morn ? Wednesday 24 12 noon From Swansea to Liverpool (direct) Saturday 6 4 after Saturday 20 3 after Saturday 13. 8 even Saturday .27 8Jeven The New Screw Steamer GYPSY is intended to ply on the Milford Haven, in connection with the above Steamers, carying Goods and Passengers to and from Pembroke-dock, Haveriora- west and adjacent Towns. F A B B S :— Cabin. Deck. Milford to or from L^erpool 13s 0d 5s 6d Milford to or from Bristol 8s 6d 5s Od Milford to or from Swansea (Mumbles) 5s Od ds ua OTICE.-Bettiz-n Cabin Tickets available for Seventeen Days or two clear Voyages issued as below, as follows Liverpool to or from Milford. LO 18s Milford to or from Bristol ••••^ Ø" Passengers are requeoted to take charge of their own Luggage, as the Ship is not responsible in any way for its Passengers are landed and embarked at Milford (weather per- mtting) free of charge in the Steam Tender Gtjlsy. NOTICE.—The landing or embarkation of Goods or Passengers at Milford,'by whatever conveyance, or whether at t-s ^pense of the Steamer or otherwise, is at the risk of tho 1 a. senge^s ana Owners of the Goods respectively. Applv to Fitzsimons, Applebee, & Co., 20, Water-street, pool; G. II. Evans, Bristol; E. Edwardes, Swansea; John Kai- worthy & Co., Manchester. Notice— No goods will be delivered until the freight has been paid; and no goods for shipment will be received without a ship- ping note, giving full particulars of their address, &c., so as to be correctly entered upon the vesse's manifest. Goods landed at Millord must be removed theda> ( arrival, or will be stored, if necessary, on board the hulk Lc.tpse. which in the point of arrival and departure of the steamers. R, D. iLOiUS, AGENT, MIUW*