Mr. Frankland Lewis has begun the inquiry into Welsh grievances
in a fine spirit, which does credit to himself and the Government which appointed him. This passage in his address on opening the Commis- sion at Carmarthen extorts approval from the Times, even for a Poor- law Commissioner- .' They [the Ministers] are most anxiously. desirous to ascertain whe- ther there be any real causes of grievance subsisting, in order that by the powers of the Executive Government or of Parliament, or of both combined, a legislative remedy may be effected ; for which purpose we are here. • * • Even to wrong-doers 1 will say, that this inquiry will be conducted with feel- ings of compassion and of kindness towards all. We know the infirmities of human nature, and cannot but feel deeply sorry for those who have been mis- led; for although the law must be upheld, we still feel (and it is my full con- viction) that many have been misled from erroneous opinions, whom a wise, judicious, and I may say gentle treatment, may bring back into those right paths from which they have been induced to wander."
The trial of John Hughes, the " Rebecca" in the attack on Pontar- dulais gate on the night of the 6th September, began yesterday, at Cardiff.
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