... CARDIFF. THE CONVICTS MARTIN AND LEARY.—We are informed that the conduct and general demeanour of these unhappy men. who were found guilty at the late assizes here of wilful murdtr, since their incarceration in the county gaol, have been marked with much patience and resignation. Martin seems particularly calm and his deportment is such as to induce those who have the opportunity of watching ...

... DUBLIN, TUESDAY EVENING. The following places have this day been proclaimed under the late Act. by tne Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council of Ire- land :—'i'ht- city of Dublin, the county of Dublin, the county a:id town of Droirheda, the city of ( ork, the city of Watertord, the baronies of Cork, Fermoy, Condous, and Clongibbon, in the county of Cork; the baronies of Kilculiihfu, Middleslurd, ...

... On Tuesday last, an inquisition was held at Monmouth, be- fore the coroner, Thomas Hughes, Esq., to assess damages in an action against the sheriff, consequent on the escape of a prisoner from the custody of Mr. Graham, jun., one of the sheriff's bailiffs. Mr. J. G. George appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Powles for the defence.—It appeared from the evi- dence adduced, that Mr. Graham, jun. ...

... The weather has been very changeable since our last; early part of the week heavy rains fell in different parts t kingdom: subsequently we had two or three very warr days but since Friday the temperature has again fallen rially, and in this neighbourhood we have had heavy slu On the whole the character of the weather has, however favourable for the growing grain crops and the reports the ...

... DI E R. T H ELECTION OF CORONER FOR THE MERTHYR DISTRICT.. This contest, which in energy ofeireition and determination o purpose and spiiit, has few parallels even in parliamentary tions, has terminated in the triumph of George Overton, Esq whose laurels have been gloriously won. The Herald says From the proposal of the candidates on the first day, up to the stale of the poll on 1 uesday ...

... The very fhvourable weather experienced during the past eight days has had the effect of bringing the grain crops rapidly for- ward and the colour of wheat straw has turned yellow In many of the more forward districts. Some fields of rye has already been cut, and if the next week should prove as hot and forcing as the one now about to terminate, the reaping wheat will pro. bably be commenced ...

... To the Promoters of improvement in our Church music. CtBNtlemen,—I gire you heartfelt thanks for the gentle andholy task ycu have undertaken, in the more zealous cul- tivation of sacred music, and consider your services worthy the sincere acknowledgments of all those who feel fine music an incentive to devotion. May 1, however, beg to suggest some little attention in order that good music be ...

... The Abcrgavenny Eisteddfod, which is advertised in another part of our paper, is expected to be unusually brilliant and gay—Her Majesty the Queen having graciously granted per- mission that it should be under the immediate patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, who gives a prize of 25 guineas, for a critical Pssay on the Language' and Literature of Wales. A subscription prize of ...

... MINISTERS at the commencement of the Session, announced an estimated deficiency of no less than two millions in the income for the year; and having been driven by popular indignation from | their scheme of increasing the income-tax, without diminishing its abominable inequalities, they have, J tip to the present time, left the deficiency without any formal provision. Reprehensible, as such a ...

... On Thursday, the 6th instant, the annual examination ( f the Nantyglo National Schools took place, before a numerous company. The general behaviour of the children, and their progress and attainments in the various branches of education, afforded general satisfaction. The examination was conducted by the Rev. F. C. Steele, rector of Llanvetherine the Rev. D. Rees, vicar of Blaina and the Rev. ...

... NEWPORT TOWN HALL.—MONDAY, JULY 24. Magistrates present—W. Jenkins, mayor. & T. Hughes, Esqrs CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. William Allen, an elderly man, was charged with having embezzled the moneys of James Wintie, spirit merchant, in whose employ he had been a traveller on commission.—Mr. J. Philipotts appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. H. J. Davis for the prisoner.—James W intlc, sworn, ...

... Sm,—I observed, with some surprise, in your report of the Canal Company's Meeting, last week, the appointment of the Ilev. James Coles as one of the members of the committee for the ensuing year. No one can more appreciate than I do that gentleman's unwearied activity in promoting the social welfare of the district, and in the able performance of his clerical du- ties, but I believe it is ...