LITERARY NOTICES.

Gwyliedydd, (Watchman,) the Number for December contains, the Arts in Ancient Times, continued; the Oak; Errors in the Welsh Bible; Substance for Musical Instruments; Welsh Orthography; Game Laws; Memoir of Rev. John Jenkins, continued; Wilson the Artist; on Yew Trees in churchyards; Letter from America; Essay on Drunkenness; List of Welsh Books, by the Rev. Moses Williams; &c. &c.

Seren Gomer (Gomer's Star,) for December contains: Lecture on Liberty, Society, and Government, delivered before the Cymmrodorion Society; Memoir of R. Davie Dollydon; Welsh Literature, and Caerfollweh's Memorial to the Bishop on the Welsh Orthography; London Eisteddfod; Ode to Dr. Owen Pughe; Ode; Rothsay Castle.

Y Cymmro (the Welshman,) for December, among other articles contains a Lecture on Awsaflaeth (Hydrostatics); the Form of the British Government; Advice to Youth; Philosophy of the Bishops in Parliament; the Virtue of the Bond of Society; Perseverance; Diligence; Welsh Orthography.

"Church Revenues Revealed, or the True Origin of Tithes. In reply to a Pamphlet published by the Rev. J. W. Trevor. Addressed to Rate Payers." By OWEN OWEN ROBERTS.

Just published, the first Three Numbers, (to be completed in thirty Numbers,) of "the Elements of Arithmetic, in the Welsh Language." By JOHN WILLIAM THOMAS, of Caernarvon. To consist also of Logarithms, Mensuration, Geometry, Trigonometry, Spherics, Navigation, and Algebra; and to be illustrated with plates.

Lately published, in 1 vol. 18mo., "The Gift, or Literary Selections, in prose and verse." Brigstoke, Caermarthen.

LONDON AND PROVINCIAL NEWS.

ECCLESIASTICAL.

The Lord Bishop of St. David's has been pleased to present the Rev. John Hughes, Incumbent of St. Michael's, Aberystwith, to the Prebendal Stall of Nantgunllo, in the Collegiate Church of Brecon, vacant by the death of the Rev. B. Newton.

The archdeacon and chapter of Landaff have presented the Rev. Hugh Williams, M.A., of Landaff, to the vicarage of Llanarth, Monmouthshire, vacant by the death of the Rev. Francis Homfray, M.A.

The Rev. Thomas Edmondes, curate of Cowbridge, has been presented by the Marquis and Marchioness of Bute, to the Rectory of Ashley, in Cambridgeshire. The Rev. Owen Jenkins, chaplain to the High Sheriff, succeeds to the curacy of Cowbridge.

The Lord Bishop of St. David's has been pleased to collate the Rev. D. A. Williams, master of the grammar school, in Caermarthen, to the Vicarage of Llangadock, with a chapelry annexed, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. Augustus Brigstocke.

The Rev. Charles Williams, Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, and son of the Rev. Dr. Williams, of Cowbridge, has been appointed Head Master of Rutbin School, North Wales. His predecessor was among the unfortunate sufferers in the Rothsay Castle. Mr. Williams got a first and second class at Oxford.

The Rev. J. E. Hughes, B.A. curate of Ruabon, has been collated to the augmented perpetual curacies of Llangwstenyn and Eglwys Rhôe, near Conway, in the county of Caernarvon. Patron, the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph.

The Lord Bishop of St. David's has been pleased to institute the Rev. W. Bowen, P. c. of Emasharold and curate of Kentchurch, in Herefordshire, to the vicarage of Hay, in the county of Brecon, on the presentation of Mrs. Macnamara; and the Rev. Charles Maybery to the rectory of Penderin, Breconshire, on the

presentation of William Wynter, esq. M.D. of Brecon. His lordship has also been pleased to collate the Rev. John Evans, curate of St. Cleares, to the vicarage of Langan, in the county of Caermarthen, vacant by the death of the late vicar, John Evans, clerk.

On the 2d of October the Lord Bishop of Llandaff was pleased to institute the Rev. Hugh Williams, M.A. to the vicarage of Llanarth, Monmouthshire, and the Rev. Daniel Jones, M.A. to the vicarage of Caerleon, in the same county.

The Lord Bishop of Llandaff held an ordination in the cathedral at Llandaff during the same month, when the following candidates were ordained:

Priests: George Gore, M.A. of Emanuel College, Cambridge; Thomas Davies, B.A. of Jesus College, Oxford; William Henry Tudor, B.A. of Trinity College, Cambridge; Thomas Wall Langshaw, B.A., of St. John's College, Cambridge; Thomas Beavan, of St. David's College, Lampeter; William Price, of the same; Thomas John Griffiths, literati.

Deacons: Edward Bosanquet, B.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge; Arthur Williams, literati; David James, literati; Edward Price, literati.

Ordination. On the 18th of December, the Lord Bishop of the diocese held an ordination in the cathedral church of Bangor. An eloquent and impressive Bermon from 2d Corinthians, vi. 3, 4, was delivered by the Rev. J. W. Trevor, vicar of Caernarvon, and one of his lordship's chaplains, at the conclusion of which his lordship proceeded to ordain the following gentlemen to priests and deacons' orders.

Priests: Rev. Edward Evans, A.B. St. Catherine hall, Cambridge; Rev. Joshua Hughes, (lit.) St. David's College, Lampeter, (by letters dimissory from the Bishop of St. David's.)

Deacons Hugh Joues, A.B. Trinity College, Dublin; Jenkin Jones, B.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, (by letters dimissory from the Bishop of St. Asaph;) David Edwards, (Lit.) St. David's College, Lampeter, (by letters dimissory from the Bishop of St. David's.)

The annual meeting of the subscribers within the Archdeaconry of Brecknock, for the benevolent purpose of contributing towards the support of the widows and orphans of deceased clergymen, was held at Brecknock in October last. A sermon was preached on the occasion, at St. Mary's church, by the Rev. Thomas Vaughan, M.A., Rector of Llandefailog, from Galatians, vi. 10, "As we have therefore an opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith;" a liberal subscription was made at the church doors.

Welsh Calvinistic Methodists. The annual meeting of this association was held at Dolgelly, on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of October. It was most numerously attended, and the decency and quietness of demeanour, displayed by the multitude of labouring people from the country, was creditable to their moral and religious character. Owing to the unfavorable state of the weather, the association assembled in the Presbyterian chapel, where sermons were delivered by the following ministers: October 5th, six A.M., Rev. David Thomas, Acts, xx. 24; Rev. John Hughes, Matthew, xvi. 17. October 6th, six P.M. Rev. Thomas Jones, John, xii. 32; Rev. John Prytherch, Proverbs, i. 33; ten P.M. Rev. John Evans, Titus, ii. 11, 12; Rev. John Jones, Hebrews, xii. 4; Rev. Henry Rees, Zedekiah, ii. 1, 2, 3; two A.M. Rev. William Haward, Exodus, xxxiii. 14; Rev. Robert Evans, 1st Corinthians, viii. 13; Rev. H. Gwalchmai, 1st John, iii. 2; Rev. Evan Griffith, Deuteronomy, iv. 7; Rev. John Ellias, Psalms, xlv. 3, 4, 5; six A.M. Rev. Robert Roberts, Hebrews, ii. 3; Rev. H. Rees, Ezekiel, xxxiii. 10, 11. October 7th, seven P.M. Rev. Owen Jones, John, iii. 19; Rev. John Elias, 2d Corinthians, v. 17.

LAMPETER COLLEGE.

The following prizes were, at the last examination, awarded in St. David's College, Lampeter:

For the best English essay on the following subject: "The evidences of religion are such that if any persons of a candid mind were to lay down beforehand what would be the most prevailing inducements to his belief of a Revelation, he

could not, I think, mention any other in kind than such as we find we possess." A prize of ten pounds, given by John S. Harford, esq., of Blaise Castle, awarded to William Harries, (of Llandilo, now curate of Llandawke and Pendine).

For the Latin essay: "Quicunque concedit omnia a sapientissima opifice condita, is hominem, omnium operum visibilium caput et decus, digni et congrui finis capacem factum esse dubitare non poterit." A prize of ten pounds, given by Mr. Harford, to William Hughes, of Eglwyswrw.

For the best Welsh essay: "Effeithiau y gel fyddyd o argraphu ar gyflwr dynolryw." A prize of ten pounds,-five pounds given by R. S. Jones, esq., of Dery Ormond, and five pounds added out of the College fund,-to Evan Morgan, now curate of St. Alban's Chapel, Tyglyn.

For the best Hebrew examination: a prize of ten pounds,-five pounds by the Rev. J. W. Morris, head master of Ystradmeurig, &c., and five pounds out of the College fund,-William Harries, of Llandilo, now curate of Llandawke and Pendine.

For the best Classical examination: a prize of ten pounds, given by Mr. Harford, William James, of Cardigan.

For the best examination in Euclid: a prize of one sovereign, given by the Rev. J. Jones, of Penlan,—David Evans, of Taeleach, late of Cowbridge school.

EISTEDDFOD.

It is in contemplation to hold an Eisteddfod at Beaumaris next autumn, under the immediate patronage of Sir R. B. W. Bulkeley, who intends to fit up the spacious hall in the castle for the occasion; the very spot (tradition tells us,) of the alleged massacre of the bards by Edward. Nothing as yet has been agreed on, but we hope to publish the subjects for competition in our next number. Sir Richard Bulkeley and the patriotic Sir Edward Mostyn, as well as several other influential persons connected with the Principality, have subscribed liberally towards rendering the meeting a very splendid one.

CORONER FOR MERIONETHSHIRE.

On the 20th of October a special County court was held at Bala, for the purpose of electing a Coroner for the county of Merioneth, when Edward Williams, esq., of that town, surgeon, proposed by R. W. Price, esq. of Rhewlas, and seconded by the Rev. Mr. Jones, of Llanderfel, was elected.

THE ARMY.

In the Gazette of the 18th of October, we notice the promotion of Lieut. William Roberts, of the 91th regiment, eldest son of the Rev. W. Roberts, of Gallty Beren, to the rank of captain, by purchase, in that corps.

CATTLE SHEW AT TREDEGAR.

Sir C. Morgan's Cattle shew, held lately, at Tredegar, Monmouthshire, was, as usual, well attended. The stock exhibited amounted to upwards of one hundred. The umpire appointed to award the prizes was Mr. A. D. Jones, of Court Calmore, Montgomeryshire, who is well known as a judge of stock; and his being a complete stranger to every competitor, induced Sir Charles to send for him to be umpire on this occasion. After the show, about ninety gentlemen dined together: upwards of thirty cups were awarded for cattle and sheep; and premiums were awarded for the best turkies, geese, ducks, and fowls; and for having the greatest number of hives of bees in 1831.

TWTFIL CROMLECH.

The remains of Twtfil Cromlech, in the parish of Holyhead, was lately totally destroyed by the falling of a stupendous rock, which overhung it. Count Raymond visited the Cromlech about three years ago, and judged it to be of a more modern

structure than that at Plas Newydd, the seat of the Marquis of Anglesey, but that it was more ancient than the Saxon invasion.

THE SLATE TRADE.

Since the repeal of the obnoxious duties, the Slate trade of Caernarvonshire has increased rapidly and steadily. Increased demand has naturally produced a rise in price, to the extent of from five to ten shillings per thousand upon the different denominations of slates manufactured in that county.

MERTHYR TYDVIL.

The Welsh Calvinistic Methodists have declared against the Union societies of the colliers, miners, and others of the Welsh founders. They require all their brethren immediately to separate from them. The Merthyr Tydvil workmen have very generally abandoned the clubs, and returned to their work. Great praise is due to the masters, for their liberality and good sense displayed towards the returning workmen. "The latter (says the Cambrian, of the 25th of November,) were received, without reproach, at their former wages, and money was advanced to enable them to resume operations." Trade continues miserably dull. The commissioners of Police in London have sent down qualified persons in order to establish a new police in Merthyr Tydvil. We understand that it is in contemplation to establish a full and efficient police on the same plan as other large cities and towns.

THE LOUPING ILL.

The Highland Society having offered a premium for a statement of well authenticated facts relative to the disease in sheep, known in the Border districts by the name of Louping Ill, two essays were received, and have been published by the Society in their Quarterly Prize Essays and Transactions. One is written by Mr. Walter Tod, Longhope, near Hawick; and the other by Mr. Robert Laing, shepherd, Conchra, Lochalsh. The first considers the disease as constituted by a loss of balance in the circulation, arising from general debility and the action of cold, the blood being repelled from the surface and forced upon the heart and other internal organs; while Mr. Laing, finding that it exhibits most of the symptoms which paralysis assumes in the human body, considers it as a nervous disease, analogous to, or identical with, that just mentioned. Bleeding and the warm bath are the remedies proposed by the former; while the latter places little confidence in any known remedy, having found the preventive remedy the only means of ensuring safety from the attacks of the disease.

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.

At the present time, when there is so much done to facilitate travelling, and to promote the convenience of those who go from home either on pleasure or business, it may be as well to draw the attention of visiters of the Principality to the improvements in the communication between South and North Wales. In taking the line of country from the town of Aberystwith, a direct and improving road has presented itself through the rising watering-place of Aberdovey, and the town of Towyn; from thence along the margin of Tal y llyn Lake, through the celebrated pass of Llyn-trigraienyn, to Dolgelley, and the northern towns of the Principality. The new and extensive cut through the pass first mentioned, renders, at this point, that, which before was difficult and hazardous, namely travelling, now easy and delightful. The whole line pointed out, by going direct from Aberystwith to Aberdovey, saves an inland circuit of many miles, a hilly and severe road, and a comparatively uninteresting one, while the scenery viewed from that now in the progress of improvement, is romantic and beautiful in the extreme.-Bangor Newspaper.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.
Births.

In October, at Orielton, Pembrokeshire, Lady Owen, of a son.-Lately, at St. David's College, Lampeter, the lady of the Rev. Alfred Ollivant, of a daughter.— On the 20th of October, at the Vicarage House, Meifod, the lady of the Rev. Rowland Williams, of a daughter.-On the 12th of October, in Caernarvon, the lady of Captain Jones Parry, R.N. of a daughter.-On the 3d of October, at Alderley park, Cheshire, the Hon. Mrs. Stanley, lady of Edward John Stanley, esq. M.P. of a daughter.-On the 30th of April last, at Jessen, Bengal, the lady of Richard Herbert Mytton, esq. of Garth, Montgomeryshire, of a daughter.— On the 21st of November, at Beaumaris, the lady of the Rev. E. Lloyd, of a son. -In November, at Treleach Vicarage, the lady of the Rev. D. J. Thomas, of a son. On the 26th of October, at Brynycaerau, near Llanelly, the lady of Martin Roberts, esq. of a daughter.-On the 3d of November, at Gunpherston Rectory, Pembrokeshire, the lady of the Rev. James Cowzens, of a daughter.-Lately, at Milford, the lady of G. Elliott, esq. of the Hon. East India Company's service, of a son. On the 16th of October, the lady of Sir Edward Mostyn, bart. of a daughter. Lately, the lady of William Evans, esq. of Haverfordwest, of a son.On the 23d of June last, at Fort St. George, Madras, the lady of Captain Charles Warren, of H. M. 55th regiment, of a son.-On the 27th of November, in Welbeck street, London, the Hon. Mrs. Irby, of Llanidan, Anglesey, of a daughter. On the 24th of November, at Dennah House, the lady of Charles Stanley, esq. of a daughter.-On the 13th of December, Mrs. Hugh Jones, Trefriw, Anglesey, of a daughter.-On the 14th of December, at Pwllheli, the lady of William Jones, esq. of a son.-On the 21st of December, at Powis Castle, lady Lucy Clive, of a daughter.-On the 17th of December, at PlasYollin, the lady of William Leigh Hilton, esq. of a daughter.-Lately, at Pant Howell, Anglesey, the lady of R. A. Welsh, esq. of a daughter.-On the 16th of December, Mrs. Rowe, of Bersham, near Wrexham, of a daughter.

Marriages.

On the 21st of October, at the Isle of Wight, by the Rev. H. W. Majendie, J. C. Taylor, esq. of Oporto, to Elizabeth Margaret Majendie, daughter of the late bishop of Bangor.-On the 14th of October, at Llangattock, Crickhowel, by the Rev. Henry Vaughan, the Rev. Joseph Gibbs, rector of Clifton, Oxfordshire, to Emily, eldest daughter of the Rev. Charles Vaughan.-On the 12th of October, Mr. W. Irlam of Manchester, to Mary, second daughter of John Conway Jones, esq. of the Lower Hall, in the valley of Elwy, North Wales.-On the 12th of October, at Knutsford, by the Rev. H. C. Cotton, rector of Hinstock and vicar of Great Neston, Salop, the Rev. J. Horden, vicar of Rostherne, in Cheshire, to Miss Maria Frances Cotton, youngest daughter of Henry Calveley Cotton, esq. -On the 15th of November, William Pemberton, esq. of Prescot, to Ellen, daughter of Thomas Makin, esq. of Llwynegrin, Flintshire.-On the 8th of November, at Llangattock, Crickhowel, W. Stretton, esq. lieutenant in the 23d or Royal Welsh Fusileers, to the Hon. Mrs. Wilkins, of Dan-y-park, widow of the late Walter Wilkins, esq.-On the 29th of October, at Moulton, Pembrokeshire, Charles Porcher Lang, esq. of Sand Rock, in the county of Surrey, to Eliza, youngest daughter of Sir John Owen, bart. M.P. of Orielton, Pembrokeshire.— On the 26th of October, at Bath, E. H. Mortimer, esq. of Studley, Wilts., and of Green Park, Bath, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Col. Williams, of Norfolk crescent, Bath, and niece of the late General Sir Thomas Picton, G.C.B. -Richard Lloyd Edwards, esq. of Nanhoran, Caernarvonshire, to Mary, only daughter of John Lloyd Wynne, esq. of Coed Coch, Denbighshire.-Owen Owen, esq. of Gadlys, to Mary Knight, fourth daughter of the Rev. R. Pritchard, of Dinham, in the county of Anglesey.-On the 26th of October, at Guernsey, by the Rev. H. Durand, James King, esq. of Presaddfed, to Mary, second daughter of the late N. Monllin, esq. of the former place.-On the 27th of October, at Llangaffo, by the Rev. Dr. Williams, Owen Owen, esq. of Gadlys, to Mary Knight, fourth daughter of the Rev. Richard Prichard, of Dinam, in the county