The Merthyr Telegraph and General Advertiser for the Iron Districts of South Wales

NOTICE! NOTICE!! The New General Confectionary and Sugar Boiling Establishment I S IN" O "W OPEN, SITUATE NEAR THE VALE OF NEATH TEB- MINUS, HIGH-STREET, MERTHYR. ISRAEL SOLOMON JS desirous of informing the Trade, and the rf) \J_ Public generally, that they can be supplied /With CONFECTIONARY and PASTRY of — every description, of the very BEST QUALITY, at the lowest possible prices. Observe the Address !—THE FREE TRADE SUGAR BOILING ESTABLISHMENT, High-street, Mertliyr-Tydvil. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. FTSH! FISH!! FISH! JOHN WILLIAMS, FISHMONGER, and FRUITERER, F GLEBELAND STREET, begs to inform the Public that he regularly receives a FRESH Sup- PLY of the BEST YARMOUTH BLOATERS, which he ~7R Sells at the LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFIT. 6 :From the high reputation sustained, by those — Wholesale Dealers from whom J. W. is supplied, and the practice he has established of prompt payment, he is enabled to guarantee to his numerous customers not only the best articles the market supplies, but also that the charges affixed are such as must prove most advantageous to purchasers. Fresh Fish Daily. Every kind Supplied in Season. August 27th, 1856. i THOMAS II. EVANS, Bute Arms, Aberdare. 'a "OHOTOGRAPHIC LIKENESSES, finished JL in OIL or WATER COLOURS, taken daily, at from 3s. each. They can be taken for Brooches or Lockets, being thus well suited for presents. -n_ CHEAP AND GOOD NEW & SECOND HAND FURNITURE. S-AJVCTTIEILJ Near the Castle Hotel, Merthyr. PARTIES Furnishing are invited ic nspect the large and varied Stock of excellent X Household Furniture of every description, which is offered at most moderate prices, and every article warranted., A Book of elegant designs in all sorts of Cabinet Work and Upholstery is open for inspection, and articles made from it of the best material at the shortest notice. All sorts of Furniture Bougltt, Sold, or Exchanged. MERTHYR TO LIVERPOOL, IN 111 HOURS, FOB 15s. 4d.! THE Quickest, Cheapest, and most Direct Route to Abergavenny, Hereford, Shrews- bury, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, and al- parts of the North, is by the BOYAL MAIL, Which leaves the Castle Hotel, Merthyr, every Morning (Sundays excepted), at Half-past Seven o'Clock, passes through Tredegar and Bryn- mawr, and arrives in Abergavenny at Eleven, in time for the Third Class train to Hereford, and arriving in Liverpool at Quarter-past Seven the same Evening; thus enabling passengers V to reach that place from Merthyr in Eleven hours ?nd Three quarters. On its Return, the Mail leaves the Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny, at Half-past One o'Clock, P.M., after the arrival of the Train which leaves Liverpool Landing Stage at 7.0. A.M., and is due in Abergavenjiy at 1.5 p.m., arriving in Mer- thyr at 5 p.m., in time for the Trains to Neath, Swansea, Carmarthen, and Cardiff. FARES. — Merthyr to Abergavenny Station, Outside, 4s. 6d.; Inside, 6s. 6d. Abergavenny to Liverpool, 10s. lOd. N.B. Parties returning from Liverpool should cross from the Landing stage to Birkenhead by the boat which leaves at 7 a.m., and while they are on board of the boat should take their tickets for Abergavenny, as they may otherwise find a difficulty in getting Third-class Tickets when they arrive in Birkenhead. The train leaves Birken- head at 7.15. SURPRISING SUCCESS OF KAYE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS. IN all diseases arising from a derangement of JL the digestive organs.—This medicine, which has stood the test of more than twenty years' ex- perience, is by far the best for general family use; it is powerful in reaching the very root of disease, purifying the blood, freeing the stomach and Bowels from crude and vitiated secretions, and in strengthening and invigorating the entire system. W XAYE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS are of the most proved and undoubted efficacy in cases of Ague, Billions Affections, Consumption, Diarrhoea, General Debility, Gout, Constipation, Indigestion, Liver Complaints, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Ulcers, and many others; for proof of which, see the HUNDREDS OF CASES OF CURE which accompany eachbox.~Sold at Is. lid., and i 2s 9d., 4s. 6d., by all Dealers m Patent Medicines, Wholesale Depot, 22, Bread-street, London. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING. ROBERT JONES, 4 lif HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, BEGS to announce that he has just received a well-selected Assortment of PLAIN and FANCY BROADCLOTHS, and of CHOICE TROWSEBINGS and WAISTCOATINGS, suitable to the Autumn Season.—Gentlemen's Hats and Caps, and Underclothing, in large variety. FASHIONABLE TAILORING AND OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, OPPOSITE THE WEST OF ENGLAND BANK, MERTHYR-TYDFIL. WEST of England Broadcloths, Doeskins, Kerseymeres, Beavers, &c., Fancy Coatings, French, Scotch, and other Trowserings, Testings, &c., suitable for the present Season. Hats, Caps, Shirts, Neck Ties, &c., &c. OBSERVE THE ADDRESSJ 6 J. ROGERS, TAILOR, DRAPER, &G-> HIGH-STREET, MERTHYR. QIQ -UT. G &-1 0 GUINESS'S EXTRA STOUT. The celebrated Stogumber, Bass's, Burton, Pale, and Scotch Bottled Ale Stores. HEREFORD AND DEVON OIDER. THE UNEQUALLED OLDFIELD FINE SPARKLING PERRY, All in the highest perfection and Purity, are now ready for delivery, by W. CLEMENTS & CO., J i WHO beg respectfully to notify to the Clergy, Gentry, and the Trade, not only of CARDIFF, but throughout the whole of Glamorganshire, their Opening of Extensive STORES at the back of the CUSTOM HOUSE, Cardiff, for the prompt and constant Supplying of the above de- licious and healthy Beverages (free of Carriage) direct from the first Breweries in the world, war. ranting the superior and genuine quality of each Article is not to be surpassed in the Principality and they are determined to,render them at such Prices as must command extensive patronage. The greatest Caution should be observed (to prevent being imposed upon) as to the Printed Form on each Bottle and Cask, as coming direct from the Establishment of W. C. and Co. only. Their large STORES, of above 15 years' standing" at Newport, will be carried on with the same liberal spirit as hitherto, which fully justifies them in asserting that the superiority and genuineness of their various Ales, Porters, Beers, &c., &c., cannot be excelled. MR. JOHN DOUGHTY, Agent for Merthyr and Neighbourhood. PENRHEOLGERRIG, MER THY R T Y D F I L. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF A ¡-¡ THE TOWN AND TRADE OF MERTHYR; FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CYFARTHFA BRASS BAND. i A GRAND RURAL FESTIVAL WILL take place on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 1856, IN A FIELD ON PENRHEOL- GERRIG FARM, kindly lent by Mr. WILLIAMS for the occasion, Mien a variety of RUSTIC AMUSEMENTS will be provided. The Committee of Management respectfully solicit the co-operation and support of their fellow- Townsmen on this occasion, as the whole of the proceeds will be for the Benefit of the Talented and justly celebrated CYFARTHFA BRASS BAND, who have on so. many occasions given their gratuitous and distinguished services for the furtherance of all Benevolent and Charitable Move- ments, as well as for the Elevation and Amusement of the Inhabitants of the Town of Merthyr and the surrounding Neighbourhood. Tickets of Admission to the Field only, ONE SHILLING EACH. Tents and Booths will be erected on the Field, in which Refreshments will be provided at Moderate Charges. Admission by Tickets only, which can be procured of Mrs. White, Printer, Mr. D. L. Evans Bookseller, the Castle and Bush Hotels, Mr. Williams, Greyhound Hotel, and Mrs. Watkins, Lamb, and Flag Inn, An early application for Tickets is desirable, so as to promote the comfort of all. The Amusements to commence at Two o'clock.—For particulars see Programmes. ATTTUMIV GOODS. r ROBERT JONES, *4/0 0 HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, BEGS to announce that he has received his FIBST DELIVERY OF AUTUMN GOODS, consisting of SHAWLS, MANTLES, DRESSES, MILLINERY, &c., &c., and which are now ready for Inspection. TO LET, 2/A 3 A SEMI DETACHED VILLA, situate in J\. Thomas Town, now occupied by the Rev. THOMAS DAVIES. For particulars, enquire of Mr. D. DAVIES, Grocer, Glebeland. *„* Although the Chinese cover Tea with powdered colour for the British Market, they have it quite PURE for their OWN USE." -See Parliamentary Report on Tea, Times," July 19, 1855. HORNIMAN & CO.'S PURE UNCOLOURED TEA, Supplied in Packages, and Sold only by AGBJTTS. BELIEVING that the Public would prefer .D Pure Tea, HOBNIMAN & Co., LONDON, are importing the most approved sorts, without being covered with the mineral powders used on most sent to England. This protects the purchaser from injury, as it prevents the brown worthless leaves of Autumn being coloured like the best, and sold for such, to the great advantage of the Chinese producer, but to the loss of the consumer here. The Lancet Report" states, at page 318, These Uncoloured Black and Green Teas we find entirely tree from facing powder, the Green is of a natural olive hue." They are wholesome, rich, andfull in flavour. Price 3s. 8d., 4s., and 4s. 8d per lb. J. V *— AGENTS 0 MERTHYR- Mr. Stephens, Chemist, and Mr. P. Williams, TELEGRAPH Office. ABERDARB-7Thomas; Jones. I NEATH-Hutchins, Wind-st. ABF.ESYCHAW—Wood. PONTYPOOI,—Wood.^ BLAINA & BRTJTMAWE—(reorge PoNTYrMCD—BMSett. and Son. RHYMITBY—Prosser. IIIBWAIN—Loveridge. TREFOKEST—Richards. TREDEGAR-Orowe, Post Office. WHOLESALE TEA WAREHOUSES, 31 and 32, Wormwood Street, City, London. TO GROCERS. A YOUNG MAN, nearly 20 years of age, who has had many, .years' experience, is desirous of obtaining a Situation in a Grocery Establishment. Understands both languages. Apply A. B. C., at Mr. R. JONES, Grocer, Hirwain. 5 August 27th, 1856. 'v v O NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE AND HANDSOME HOUSE DOG of the above breed. He is just past two years of age, and would be a most useful animal to any person having detached warehouses, or other rooms ex- posed to the visi+ of depredators. t Q Apply at the-TELEGRAPH OFFICE, 9 NOTICE OF REMOVAL, MISS TAYLOI^^ EESPECTFULLY begs to announce that she has REMOVED her Academy from Victoria-street to No. 1, ALBERT STBEET, Market Place, near the ENGLISH INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, where she has taken a Shop for the Sale of Music and Pianofortes, and respectfully begs to solicit an inspection. DANCING AS USUAL. Academy for Children, Tuesday Evenings from Six to Eight o'clock. Adults, Thursday Even- ings, commencing at Eight o'clock. Private Lessons at any time of the day. An excellent Full Compass Pianoforte for Sale. Merthyr, Sept. 3rd, 1856. MERTHYR-TYDFIL4 2 p TO BE LET, WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, A GENTEEL RESIDENCE: pomprising Front and Back Paiour, Five Bed-Rooms, and an excellent Under-ground Kitchen; also a GARDEN and other Conveniences; situate in one of the most healthy situations in the town. Rent moderate. For further particulars apply to MR. TITUS JONES, Auctioneer. Castle-street, August 2211d, 1856. GLAMORGAN VALUABLE CHURCH PREFERMENT. MESSRS. FAREBROTHER, CLARK. and LYE are instructed to offer for SALE by AUCTION, at Garraway's Coffeehouse, Cornhill, London, on Wednesday, September the 24th, at 12 o'clock, a PORTION of the ADVOWSON of the RECTORY of NEWTON NOTTAGE, in the county of Glamorgan, (being one turn in three.) with the Next Presentation on the death of the present Incumbent, who is upwards of 60 years of age. The rectory consists of the parish church and churchyard, and 5a. Or. 4p. of pasture land. The rent-charge in lieu of tithes was fixed in 1846 at £400 per annum. Particulars may be had of B. W. Powys, Esq., solicitor, 38, Russell- square at Garraway's; and at the offices of Messrs. Farebrother, Clark, and Lye, Lancaster- lace, Strand. BEST BLUE SLATE DELIVERED in quantities of Four Tons and upwards, at the Vale of Neath Railway Stations in Merthyr and jp J Hirwaun. Aberdare. 7 f 24 by 14 at 185s. per 1000. 182s. 6d. per 1000. 24 by 12 at 165s. „ | 162s. 6d. „ 24 by 12 at 165s. „ | 162s. 6d. „ Payment on Delivery. R. LUMLEY, Temple-street, Swansea. Aug. 8th, 1856. CONGREGATIONAL SINGING. MR. FULLBI HAS made arrangements with Mr. WILKES, Organist of St. David's Church, to give a Course of Lessons in CHANTING and CON- GREGATIONAL SINGING, in the School Room of Newton House Academy, Castle Street. The course will conrist of 20 Lessons, to com- mence the First Week in October, and will be continued on every TUESDAY tivening at Eight o'clock, until the First week in March. Tickets for the whole course 5s. each, to be had of Mr. FULLEU, who will feel obliged if those Ladies and Gentlemen wko intend joining the class, will make as early an application as possible. TO GROCERS, TO BE LET, a SHOP, situate in G^rge- town, Merthyr, in which a large Grocery Trade has been successfully carried on by its present occupier for nearly four years past. The Stock, which has been considerably reduced, and may be still further lessened if desirable, will, together with the fixtures, be disposed of at valuation. The shop is situated in a very popu- lous neighbourhood, and, in addition to present patronage, a very extensive trade might be se- cured by an intelligent and persevering trades- man. The Dwelling House has every convenience for the requirements of a Family. For particulars apply at the TELEGRAPH Office. August 26th, 1856. TEMPERANCE HALL, MERTHYR TYDFIL. ? TEA 3V/CE^HJTIITC3- AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. THE TEMPERANCE HALL COM- MITTEE beg leave most respectfully to call the attention of the Members and Friends of Temperance, and the Public generally, to a TEA MEETING and MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, which is intended to take place at the Hall, on MONDAY, the 29th day of SEPTEMBER next; and earnestly solicit their aid and assistance to reduce the debt now standing on this most deserving and useful Edifice. Tea on the Tables at Three o'clock, p.m. i: Tickets, One Shilling Each. 1 OOlsrOBBTIirAS AT WHOLESALE ^PMGfiS!! THE Public ard invitgfK tofiaspaw an assort- ment of Concertinas JUST AJTOIVED at the TELEGRAPH Office, the prices of^liich are ex- tremely low as compared with the elegance and perfection of the instruments. An Instruction book given to each Purchaser DESIRABLE RESIDENCE. Thomas Street, Thomas Town. TO BE LET, a CAPITAL DWELLING HOUSE, (with Garden and all other con- veniences) in the above healthy locality. The Furniture are modern, and may be had at a fair valuation.—Rent moderate. For further particulars apply to Mr. Titus Jones, Auctioneer. h 7 Castle-street, Merthyr, Sept. 4 yC TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. THOMAS DAVIES Sigh Street Chapel, Merthyr Tydfil. 'k A COMMITTEE has been formed, in cordance with the wishes of several ot Friends of the Rev. THOMAS DAVIES, to prom ■ the object of presenting to him a TESTIMONY. on his removal from the neighbourhood, a;. » mark of the high regard in which he is held i J his private and public worth. And it is hereb respectfully announced that subscription are now open at the following places at Merthy viz.:—At the Brecon and West of Englu i Banks; the Castle, BuSh, and Angel Hot, and the shops of Mrs. White, Mr. Rees Lev,; Mr. Peter Williams, TELEGRAPH Office, Si tioners Mr. William Harries, Mr. He]: Charles, Mr. Edward Harries, & Mr. Goodfeli< Grocers; Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Rob Jones, Drapers and at Aberdare, at the W< of England and South Wales, and the Brc Banks. The Subscriptions will close on the First d. r of October next. DAVID JOSEPH, Chairman of Committee. ROBERT JONES, Secsatary. Servants Wanted,- Want Places. LIn consequence of many applications being made for Sarv:> at the Office of this Paper, and also by Servants for Situatio:: a Register will in future be kept, and should it not SUp;J' what applicants are in search of, their wants maybe tuad- known by means of advertising.—N.B. Applicants for Situa- tions must produce unexceptionable Testimonials as ■ Character and Ability.] SEVERAL SERVANTS OF ALL WORK CAPABLE of Washing, Ironing, and Cookiu <■; C plain are desirous of having Situations ii, Respectable Families. Good character in eaci. case, Address, Servants' Registry, TELEGRAPH Office, Merthyr SEVERAL GIRLS, OF from 14 to 17 years of age, are desirous ot Situations as NURSES, or in any other Capacity where they might make themselvt useful. A GIRL aged 22, who has been accustomed to the duties of Housemaid, and can have good character, is desrious of a situation. A Widowed Lady, of middle-age, who has been engaged in retail business since she wa~ fifteen years of age, and can produce testimonial s as to character, wishes a situation as assistant iú a respectable place of business. A YOUNG GIRL, about 12 years of age, whose parents are respectable, in a humble sphere, wishes a Situation with a Genteel Family, where she can learn the duties of a household, No wages required for first six months. A RESPECTABLE Middle-aged WOMAN form the Neighbourhood of Brynmawr, who has been Housekeeper at a Company's Shop, wishes a similar Situation. Will be reoom- mended by her last employer. A YOUNG LADY who has received a Good English Education, but whose domestic circumstances have been altered by recent deaths, wishes to obtain a Situation as NURSE and GOVERNESS in a respectable Tradesman's or Gentleman's Family. WANTED, BY Private Families, Tradesmen, or at Public Houses, Servant Girls of Good Character, who generally can wash, iron, and cook plain. Wages given in proportion to the work, or to the capabilities of the applicant. Apply at the SERVANTS' REGISTRY, TELEGRAPH Office. IN an Inn, at Rhvmney, a Servant of All W ork. IN Troedyrhiw, a girl of good character, as JL Maid of All Work. Plenty of work, and proportionate wages. BY a Tradesman in Rhymney, a Servairt Girl who can Wash, Iron, and Milk. Good" wages given. FOR a Respectable Family at Cardiff, a NURSE about 16 years of age. IN the House of a Retired Family at Dowlais, a Cook and Housemaid. None need apply unless experienced, and of good character. BY a Tradesman in Merthyr, a Servant Girl, about 25 years of age, who understands the general duties of a household, including Washing and Ironing. As she would have a couple of hours to her own advantage, two evenings each week, as well as the opportunity of attending a place of worship every Sunday evening, it will not be tolerated that she introduce any strangers, or followers, near the premises. IN a respectable Inn at Merthyr, a Servant Girl of gooi character who can wash, iron, and cook plain. BY a Family in the neighbourhood of Troed- yrhiw a Girl (from "Carmarthenshire pre- ferred) who is accustomed to General House Work as well as competent to Milk when occa- sionally required to do so. "ATEAR the Incline Top, by a Farmer, a Ser- -i-i vant Girl (from Pemorokeshire or Carmar- thenshire) about 18 years of age. One who would make herself generally useful, and would be willing to learn what she did not know, would suit. Good wages given, and part travelling expenses allowed. *#* No charge is made on the apvUcatiort oj parties requiring Servants.—All applications br post must contain a stamped •envelope directed to the applicant, otherwise no reply will be sent.