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THE CHOLERA IN ENGLAND.
THE CHOLERA IN ENGLAND. WITH regret, but not with surprise, we learn from the public papers, as well as from private sources, that this dread visitant has reappeared upon our shores. Last year, approaching the opposite coasts of the pernaan Ocean, its course was stayed. Since then, it has not ceased to rage among the population of St. 0 n etersburgh; where the total loss has been very great: and recently, the mortality throughout Norway and Sweden has beon considerable. Stettin, Hamburgh, and other ports with which a constant trade with this country is going on, have also been again the scenes of its ravages. Now, it has entered England C, C, by the north east, having reappeared on the banks of Z5 of the Tyne; and at Gateshead (where, on its first appearance in this country, a hundred persons were cut off, in one street, in a night,) and at Newcastle r, on the opposite banks, several fatal and rapid cases have occurred. Surely, under these circumstances, that apathy with regard to preventive measures, which has so long listed, will be disturbed. Frequently has the BERLIN lifted up a warning voice, but apparently almost in vain. There is yet time for action in this Reality. The disease, so far, has appeared only in distant parts of the kingdom. We call upon all to 0 Whom our appeal may gain access, not to let intervals Of time pass in vain. It is notorious that this fell disease is more fatal wherever ventilation is bad, drainage deficient, water impure, refuse suffered to accumulate, and the people generally dirty in their habits. In clean, well-drained districts, deaths are rare; and when they do occur, it will generally be found that the parties have either been enfeebled by other diseases or intemperance, or have been exposed to impure influences, even though not dwel- ling among them. The first and most easily-taken measures must be the removal of all refuse, the cleansing of open drains, the whitewashing of dwellings, &c. Other processes Vhir--h will take more time, should, nevertheless, be begun. Open drains should be covered in and upon every opening in them, a stench trap" should be Z) placed. This is one of the most important matters con- nected with sewerage in the streets it should be attended to, but in houses it is of especial moment. The deadly gases which arise from the contents of drains, come up, in a concentrated form, at every Opening, and the more closcly the sewers are covered lni the stronger will the exhalations be, wherever there is a place.for their escape. Hence, o. house may have its atmosphere far more poisoned with a thorough sewerage, than even where dunghills and ppen drains are found at the doors. The stench-trap 1s the remedy for this serious evil. Then, every house should have plenty of water, so that there may be no Excuse for filthiness on that score, and so that the sewers may be continually washed out. Street sweep- ing should be constant. Inspection should be vigilant. AH the sanatory powers conferred by law, should be be vigorously exercised; and owners who persist in Poisoning a whole locality, by refusing to perform their duty, should, as far as possible, be compelled to do it. Apart from general measures, there are various things which may be done by individuals. In mat- ters beyond the controul of Boards of Health, the heads of families may enforce greater cleanliness upon the part of their dependants. Daily ablution, so much neglected in this country, frequent char.ges of linen, nourishing food, moderation with fruit, the tettT* w^ich should never be eaten, and general niaWv^06' are precautions which are unde- diseases respect to this and many other es. \ye ]lave been informed by a medical gen- an, that painless diarrhoeafrequently precedes cho- lera, (which, it is to be remembered, is sometimes fa- tal in its English form), and whenever felt, suitable •faedic.nes should be procured without delay as emi- nent authorities state that at this stage, the disorder 18 USually curable.
.NEWPORT DISPENSARY.
NEWPORT DISPENSARY. •^mount per last report £ 245 11 0 Received during August 13 2 6 J625813 6 HENRY WILLIAMS, Treasurer, 10, Victoria Place, Newport. loathly Report, to July 31 Monthly Report, to Aug. 31 ader care June 30 120 Under care July 31 92 Admitted since 116 Admitted since 115 r, 242 207 ^uJ-ed 129 Cured „ 107 Relieved 12 Relieved 7 9 Died 3 Under care at present 92 Uudercareatpresent 90 -242 -207 ROBERT F. WOOLLETT, Surgeon. The Mount, September 7th, 1853. NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET.—WEDNESDAY. Ileef Gd to 6r,d per lb. Bacon pigs 9s Gd to 10s per sc glutton 6idto7dpor lb. Porkers 9s GdtolOs per sco. Veal Gi to 7cl per lb. Lamb.6 £ d to 7d per lb. SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. J^eek ending Sept. 4, 1853 £ 4337 17 7 Corresponding week, 1852 2655 3 11 TAFF VALE RAILWAY. For the week ending September 3, 1853. Total £ 2>814 10 2
ABERGAVENNY-
ABERGAVENNY- The Harvest Gathering- of Teachers Testimo- nial to Alexander Stammers, Esq. The harvest gathering of teachers connected with the diocese of Llandaff, having now virtually come to a close, we propose to give a hasty sketch of this useful and at- tractive institution. Four years ago, several influential persons connected with this and the adjoining county, who take a lively in- terest in the progress of education, and the improvement of the character of teachers in Church of England Schools, within the diocese of Llandaff, obtained a supply of funds from the National Society, the Welsh Education Fund, and the Local Education Board. They thereupon assem- bled as many of the teachers as could be induced to attend atAbergavenny, to recciye instruction during the harvest holidays. The meeting resulted most satisfactorily, and imparted a gratifying stimulus to education so that a meeting of a similar character, was held on the succeeding year at Car- diff, and since then, continued annually; the gathering which has now terminated, being the fifth. These meetings arc held alternately in the counties of Monmouth and Glamorgan, and appear to be not only pro- ductive of good practical results to the assembled teachers, but prove very interesting and attractive to the residents in the various towns at which they have been held. They are under the management of Alexander Stammers, Esq., the organising master employed in the diocese, who, in a style at once persuasive and agreeable, delivers a succession of catecheticallectures on various subjects; and carries for- ward useful and pleasing conversations on matters con- nected with school-management. The lectures and con- versations are varied and enlivened by tho singing of such hymns and songs as may be beneficially introduced into schools.. The meeting just brought to a close, appears have been the most successful and most numerously attended of the iivc and was admitted by all who visited it, to have reflected credit upon Mr. Stammers, the diocesan organizing master, for the tact and ability with which it was conducted. The national school room in which the meeting was held, was honoured by a numerous and highly influential body of visi- tors, many of whom attended almost daily. In addition to those who.took part in the final proceed- ings on Friday last, the concluding day, the meeting was visited by the Rev. Augustus Morgan and lady, I:> from Maclicn, the Venerable Archdeacon Williams, the Rev. Arthur Wyatt, S. Bosanquet, Esq., — Bosanquet, Esq., the Rev. — Morgan, Llantillio Pertholly, and lady, Miss Secretan, the Rev. David Jones and the Misses Jones, of Caerleon, Mrs. and the Misses Johnson, of Blaenavon, and many others of the clergy and gentry from distant parts of the diocese. At the conclusion of the proceedings, it was deemed a proper and gratifying course, to assemble the whole of the teachers, with Mr. Stammers and the visitors, at tea, in the National school room, which place was profusely deco- rated for the occasion. Accordingly, at five o'clock on Friday, about IDO persons sat down to a liberally-spread table, under the presidency of the Venerable Archdeacon Crawiey; the Rev. Thomas Williams and Mr. Stammers occupying the vice chairs. The teachers had previously subscribed to a testimonial to Mr. Stammers, consisting of two octavo volumes of i.ayard's Nineveh, handsomely bound, and bearing the following inscription • Presented to Akxander Stanirncrs, Esq., organising master of the diocese of Llandaff, by the teachers attending the Abergavenny harvest gathering of 1853, as a small token of their appreciation of his valuable assistance and increasing kindness in promoting their improvement as well as their social enjoyment. A silver pen and pencil case was also added to the testi- monial. The presentation of these proofs of the esteem in which Mr. Stammers is held by the teachers, was arranged beforc anJ after tea by the teachers, ably led by j\[1. lutt. Y At the conclusion of tea, The Yen. Archdeacon Crawley rose and expressed his rep-ret at,the absence of the estcemofl ^I»essea nis cational Board-the Venerable Kll th<5 was the founder of the institution ?Vllha-ms> Jho any other person in its behalf had ^one ™orTe tliaa likewise unfortunate, that annfho -f-1" U'') was Sir Thomas Phillips—was alsn ,i 4 t0- cducatlon~ this subject of regret he wnnH ?avmS dismis3cd gratulation. He had snokIn ? ,V°W refer to one of con" gathering, of his confident hone^f .c10mmencemen.t.0.f^e anticipated for it Witlw l f thc success ^hich he that his confidence rSff" he could now say filled TTo „ Justuied—his hopes had been ful- part of tbn«o iVe, Sreat application and care on the a.ul miuh -J -p! had ^tended to receive instruction; hear^andit l h™ th° Part of the instructor-Cieari there was a mo?t.gratifying to him to see that teachers, while listenin-'V Ti °U part °f- th° °lder given to the youni, If ele.montaiT ^struction had constantly been t1 Good"w111 formed quite a happy ed they had indeed, of observation was, that they hadmv'T- Another point ble character that belonged tn f-i, • n? resPecta- contiaued to receive the& esteem off! and *\ad Tie was sorrv tuV.? "1C inhabitants of the town;. wasSral lo £ ,° Weathci' had not been as propitiou the b nevertheless, many pleasant neighbourhood. He would novr congratulate ^.Stammers and thc teachers on the general succc^s ot then gathering. (Uear hear They had more young scliool teachers among them on his occasion, than tormerly. He was glad to s*oe th ™ It would prove of greao advantage to them: they were a hopeful class of persons; aud it was gratifying to know that in another week, the Mxty or seventy teachers then present, would be dispersed, cacn to extend the advantages of the valuable instruction received by them at this hai- vest gathering, among the rising generation entrusted to their charge. In conclusion, he sincerely hoped that God's blessing would attend the teachings of them all. The teachers then sang, with good effect, Sound the loud trimbrel." The Rev. Wm. Price rose and said, he cordially agreed with the observations uttered by the en, rchdeacon Crawley. The present assemblage was a most. interesting one its proceedings were not only mterestmg to Mr. Stammers and the teachers at large, but also to the public; for all who had attended the gathering, had gone away benefitted, and, perhaps, improved. (Hear, near.) He was not ashamed, himself, to confess that he had received advantage from attending. (Applause.) The clergy were deeply interested in the education of the rising generation; and knew that religion must begin in the school. (Hear, hear.) It was an axiom, that "Knowledge is power. But this was true of knowledge, sometimes, in a bad sense, It was so when knowledge only enabled a man to perpe- trate a greater amount of mischief than of good. But knowledge was often a useful power. For instance, look at its effects in producing the great improvements which characterised the age. The railroad and the telegraph were among the achievements of a useful and beneficial knowledge. The advantages of both were illustrated in his own case last Saturday evening. [The particulars of which, the rev. gentleman stated.] The knowledge which the teachers had been receiving, was a power intended to work out much good. lie would not, in the presence of Mr. Stammers, say all lie felt of the great abilities and worth of that gentleman, in diffusing the right kind of knowledge among the schoolmasters and schoolmistresses; ) but all must own that his was the kind of knowledge which, when most diffused, became most beneficial to mankind at large. (Applause.) The rev. speaker, after some further apposite observations, concluded by expressing a fervent hope that success and prosperity would attend thcr exer- tions of Mr. Stammers and the teachers, in the spread of education. (Applause.) The green wood," pleasingly sung by the teachers re- ceived warm approbation. The Rev. Thomas Williams (Trinity) said that, although he did not generally like to speak in public, except from the pulpit, he could not desist, on the present occasion, from making a few observations on the association. (Hear, hear.) He had attended thc first gathering, held four years ao-o, and had then believed that great benefits would be its re- sult. lie was not disappointed. (Applause.) He had also looked forward to the present gathering with hopes which, he was proud to say, were more than realised. (Hear, hear.) He had attended each day, and witnessed all the interesting proceedings of the gathering; and, in- deed, he had stopped all day, except when unavoidably prevented—so greatly had he been interested. (Applause.) And he would in all humility say, that he had not only sat there as a listener, but as a learner. (Cheers.) As the ruins of Nineveh, which were presently to be unveiled, (alluding to the present which the teachers were about to give Mr. Stammers), had thrown great light upon history, so his own mind had been much enlightened on the typical portions of the Bible, by Mr. Stammers's lectures on Leviticus, which book he had not so well understood before, and should read henceforth with increased interest. (Hear, hear.) He would now bear testimony to the pro- priety of conduct, and general attention to the duties of the gathering, which had been, evinced by the teachers. They must have received valuable instruction and infor- mation: he had, himself: and it was no imputation on their ability to say they must have had, also. (Hear, hear.) But that very increase of information, increased their responsibilities. When they returned to their schools, it should be with a stronger regard to the sense and im- portance of education not only to impress a right educa- tion on the mind, but also to bring up the children in a proper sense of their religious duties. (Hear, hear.) He would not assist in any system of education promoted by his Church, which was not based upon religion. (Hear, hear.) The rev. speaker then drew an animated contrast between knowledge and wisdom, showing that knowledge was proud, because it knew so much; and wisdom was humble, because it knew no more; and con- cluded by congratulating the association in having main- tained the good reputation they acquired at their previous gathering in Abergavenny. How sweet the sound when woods resound!" was here sung by the teachers. The Rev. Edward Hawkins then rose, and expressed the pleasure he had felt in joining the assembly, though they were again so soon to part. He was happy to be able to congratulate the teachers on their success at this their fifth annual gathering. Although he had not done much towards the objects of the association, he felt a deep inte- rest in their proceedings. (Hear, hear.) It had been, at first, a speculation with some, if the annual gathering would answer. The present meeting, however, set that matter at rest. Still, they should go on improving not- withstanding the success they had already met with (Hear, hear.) It would be a source of gratification to all who took an interest in the matter, to know that the father- ing was attended by so many teachers, well qualified and in an eminent degree, for the promotion of that object which all right-thinking persons believed to be of para- mount importance—the proper education of the risino- gene- ration. (Ilear, hear.) It was pleasing to the clergy, ai30" to find that they had so valuable an adjunct in the per- formance of their duties, as the schoolmasters and school- mistresses of this diocesc. They (the t acllers) had been acquiring valuable information, which they would now carry back to their several schools, and there diffuS0) for the good of the children they had entrusted to their care. As they had begun, he hoped they would continue; and he would conclude his observations, by remarking that the friends of education would undoubtedly be satisfied with the progress which had been made by the excellent insti- tution, the gathering of which had proved so very success- ful this year. (Applause.). "From amid the mountams;" by the teachers. The Venerable Archdeacon Crawley here rose to present the testimonial to Mr. Stammers. He said he could not express the pleasure he felt in the performance of the duty which now devolved upon him. He had been entrusted with the most agreeable office of presenting to Mr. Stam- mers, in the name of the masters and the mistresses, the two very beautiful volumes he held in his hands. (Hear, hear.) He would here observe to the teachers, as had been previously remarked, that they had greatly benefitted by the instructions they had received from Mr. Stammers. They acquired this important instruction from him—the art of making those they undertook to teach, love them. (Hear, hear.) lie (the chairman could not help here alluding to one of their body, who had now gone to his rest—James Davies, of Devauden. (Hear, hear.) That worthy man had no great stock of knowledge—did not un- derstand what was understood by the teachers of the pre- sent day—knew little beyond the first rules of arithmetic" and but little of the geography of the countries mentioned in the scriptures; yet he had the happy art of making children understand that they had cause to loye his instruc- tions, and love him also. (Applause.) The fruits of that good man's aims and endeavours, many were now living to exemplify. To return to the more immediate object of his rising, however, the president said he would now pre- sent Mr. Stammers with the handsome testimonial which the kind appreciation and good feeling of the teachers had obtained for that gentleman, and which they wished him to accept as a proof of the esteem in which they held liim (Applause.) t The presentation then took place; after which Mr. Stammers, addressing the Archdeacon, returned thanks for the handsome testimonial with which he had been presented; and he would add, that he did not consi- der that his services deserved so flattering an acknowledg- ment. He would say no more as to himself, for he had a great objection to speaking on that topic. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) He would now allude to another subject. He had to thank some kind friends he did not know who —for the profuse entertainment of the evening. It was not flattering those friends, to say their kindness was duly appreciated. (Hear, hear.) Next, he had, on behalf of the teachers, to thank other friends for the aid rendered, in enabling them to hold their harvest gathering." (Hear, hear.) Considering the salaries received by some of the teachers, it would be utterly impossible to hold their annual meetings, unless supported by funds from charita- ble sources. The teachers felt thankful, he was sure, for the liberality thus exhibited towards them. (Hear, hear.) He wished now to make a few remarks on the success of their gathering. As to numbers, he need only say that 6G teachers attending there, showed a most gratifying result. Though the two last meetings were well attended, the present was the best, not only as regarded numbers, but also for an elevation of character and worth, for the exhibition of decided improvement in intc.lcctual acquire- ments, and for general scholastic ability. (Hear, hear.) He had accidentally placed moral character first, but he considered it as of paramount importance. He had been in both parishes in which James Davies, of Devauden, had resided; and there he had seen practical proofs that the results of that good man's efforts, were mainly the effect of his high moral character and sincere sterling piety, with- out which, all attainments went for nothing. (Applause.) He had said that the numbers attending were large. He might add, that more would have been present, but for matters which could not be controuled. Enough had been present, however, to prove the usefulness of the institu- tion. He had a great hope of seeing the benefits of these meetings extending still more in the diocese. (Hear, hear.) There was more achieved than the simple benefits obtained at the gathering the good which was also carried into the schools, and the results thereof. (Hear, hear.) The meetings made the teachers more animated, cheerful, and suitable to their vocation—they were not now the life- less people of other times. (Applause.) So far as he had ascertained, after two examinations of schools, ho was pleased to say that education vas gradually progressing in the diocese. The teaching, also, was of a better quality, and, consequently, productive of more good. (Hear, hear.) The efforts now being made, to render all school institu- tions of a secular character, he entirely disapproved ef; and would rather witness every schoolroom shut up, than see a religious education put aside. (Applause.) Exclude religion from the schools, and there certainly would be more "power" given; but it would be a "power" for evil—not for good. (Cheering.) If education were not combined with religion, it would become the curse of this country, rather than a blessing. (Hear, hear.) It was now proper that he should inform the teachers present, and, through the Press (bowing to the MEIILIX reporter), those who were not present, that by a new minute of council, it was proposed to render assistance to schools which are conducted by certificated masters and mistresses. This would be, in effect., to say, that those who had not gained a certificate, might almost consider their occupation gone. (Hear, hear.) The minute would operate, then, to the prejudice of those teachers who had not obtained cer- tificates and he would, therefore, urge upon all who were so situated, the desirableness of placing themselves in a more fortunate position. (Hear, hear.) He would now advert to another subject. Suggestions had been thrown out to him, as to the propriety of forming a teachcrs' association in the diocese. This would not be objection- able, if it could be shown that practical good would result therefrom; but he confessed that he did not see that it was a practicable scheme. He was not aware, when he had first stated his objections to the plan, that an esteemed clergynian, who had been a visitor at their meeting, held favourable views on the subject. That gentlemen, it ap- peared, considered such an association to have been pro- ductive of great good elsewhere. (Hear, hear.) Had he V* r- stammers) been aware of this before, he should have lad much pleasure in conversing with the clergyman on the subject; but at present, he must say he did not see his way clear to recommend the establishment of the associa- tion, and so far as he was concerned, the scheme must re- main in abeyance. If, however, the teachers could so traine the scheme, that it met with his approval as feasible and beneficial, he would give it his support; and he had no doubt the clergy of the diocese would also cheerfully co-operate. (Applause.) There was one other subject on which he wished to say a few words. He was de- lighted, not only that so large a number of teachers had attended the gathering, but also that their conduct and de- meanour deser\ed high approbation. (Hear, hear.) For himself, he might be permitted to say that the courtesy extended towards him throughout the diocese, by teachers, clergy, and gentry, he now most gratefully acknowledged; j and he would also thank the numerous patrons and friends of I the institution who had visited their meetings. Many had attended daily—and the Rev. Mr. Williams was among I them, with several ladies also and his only fear had been, that in the presence of their fair friends, the teachers and examiners might forget their duty. (Laughter.) In conclu- sion, he would once more thank the teachers for the kind testimonial which they had, through their excellent Presi- dent, that evening presented to him. (Cheering.) At the conclusion of Mr. Stammers's speech, "Merrily, greet the morn," was sung with good effect. Mr. Stammers rose again, and apologised for having omitted to express his gratification that he had received all the assistance he required in conducting his examina- tion, from the staff of masters present, without recourse to what might be termed foreign aid." It was also proper that he should mention the names of those to whom he was indebted for their cheerfully and ably rendered assist- ance—Mr. Tutt, in the musical department; and Messrs. Walker and Webber. (Applause.) Mr. Tutt, master of the National-school, at Bridgend, said he was grateful for the examiner's approbation.0 He had most willingly exercised his vocal abilities on former occasions, and should be glad to do so again at their future gatherings. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Walker, master of the National-school, at St. Nicholas's, observed that, all he had done, was simply his duty, which he was ever ready to do. (Hear.) Mr. Walker elaborately described the service which one master owed to another, in rendering whatever assistance he could for the general advancement of education and illus- trated the power of knowledge by apt and forcible similes; concluding by pointing out the advantages of a sound scriptural education, to the want of which, he attributed many of the dark passages of history—especially the revo- lutions of France. Mr. Webber, master of the. Abergavenny school, also acknowledged the compliment of Mr. Stammers. The Rev. Gornon Williams (son of the Venerable Arch- deacon Williams) said he was requested by the visitors to respond to the kind mention of themselves by Mr. Stam- mers. While doing so, he did not like to sit down in silence, feeling so warmly as he did on behalf of the in- stitution. (Hear, hear.) Allusion had been made by one speaker, to disturbances arising in another country, from J the want of education. There were, indeed, many such dark passages of history. Some present remembered the i period when shrieks and fearful cries arose in the streets of Paris—when a King and Queen, and the nobles of that country were ferociously murdered—when a wild cry re- sounded, still demanding blood. Who were they who raised that cry? His hearers had heard of "the dange- rous classes," who poured forth from the cellars and dens of large towns, doing violence, and breaking the laws of the laud. And who were the dangerous classes?" They were the uneducated masses of the land. (Hear, hear.) Perhaps the youngest in that room could remember that that their own country had witnessed similar effects. Had they forgotten the Chartist insurrection? (Hear, hear.) They had seen crowds of strange forms banded together, who had come from many parts—from the cellars and dens of our own districts. Who were they ? The "dan- gerous classesthe uneducated people. In London, too, had been witnessed the pouring forth of a vast concourse, whose power to do evil, however, had been wisely arrested by the Great Duke whom the country now deplored. Who were they ? The dangerous classes:" the unedu- cated people. (Hear, hear.) What power could stay this evil ? The power of education. (Applause.) It was a fearful power the teachers held in their hands—fearful for evil or good; and at the last great day they would each be asked if that power had been exercised aright ? (Hear, hoar.) The eloquent speaker then proceeded to show that the duties of the clergy and the teachers, were identical— being alike for the religious instruction of the people and he implored those present not to forget the sacred responsi- bilities of their calling. Proof had been afforded of a kind fellow-feeling existing between the clergy and the teachers. They had that day heard venerable ministers declare how greatly they had been interested in the duties of the in- stitution, and the good they had received from listening to the proceedings. (Hear, hear.) Meetings like those were beneficial; and he trusted they might long experi- ence their usefulness. Again thanking Mr. Stammers, on behalf of the visitors, the rev. gentleman resumed his seat amidst waim applause. "Home! home! name how endearing:" was here sung by the teachers. The Rev. Archdeacon Crawley said tho words just sung so sweetly, reminded him that they were now about to part; but before they separated, he would remind them — after the remarks they had heard of the duties of the clergy and the teachers—that unless what they taught, they also practised, their teaching would be of but little avail, (Hear, hear.) The eyes of all the scholars were directed towards the teachers; aud there was One eye above all, fixed upon them. Let the children, then, learn both from their teaching and example, that which was good. (Applause.) The Crystal Spring," a charming composition, was then sung by the teachers, followed by the National Anthem, in which all the upstanding company joined; aud this having been sung with loyal fervour, the interesting proceedings terminated.
BLAINA.
BLAINA. INTERESTING WELSH GATHERING. We have again the gratification to notice another of those Bardic Festivals which shed so much lustre upon the litera- ture of the Principality, and which tend, in so eminent a degree, to preserve the proud pre-eminence justly due to our fellow-countrymen, on the ground of religion and mo- rality. The love of country in the Celtic breast is prover- bial, and we were not, therefore, surprised to find, on Mon- day last, the commodious chapel of the Welsh Baptists crowded with people of every class, anxious to witness the interesting proceedings. The judge of the essays and poetical compositions was Mr. R. Ellis, (Cynddelw,) Sirhowy. Mr. Rees Williams, Blaina, was judge of the singing. The president, D. S. Lewis, Esq., Victoria, opened the proceedings in an energetic aud patriotic speech in the course of which he stated that, next to religion, such insti- tutions as Eisteddfodau, were of the greatest importance to Wales; and that the "Welshman who could look coolly upon such meetings as the present, was undeserving of the name. He believed that those who affected ignorance of the Welsh language, never properly understood it, or surely its beauty and copiousness would tend to its beingcberished. (Applause.) The worthy Chairman continued, in a very laudatory man- ner, his observations upon Eisteddfodau, and dwelt largely upon the advantages derived by the working classes, from attending such gatherings, and was happy (he said) that his fellow-countrymen had been awakened from their lethargy, and were determined to foster their glorious old language. (Cheers.) Hov; was It possible, s:1Id the eloquent chairman, that they could forget the language which they had learnt in their infancy, and the language in which the blessed words of life were first delivered to them ? and that, too, in such heart-stirring terms, that the English language, or no other, was capable of. (Great applause.) He then dwelt on the works of the Bards of the olden time, aud reminded the audience that there were then Bards among them, and that of no mean order, and concluded by calling upon them to recite stanzas in honour of the occasion. After the recitation, the Rev. W. Roberts, of Blaina, addressed the meeting, and expressed the pleasure he felt in moeting his fellow-countrymen on such :¡,n occasion and in such a place. There had boen, he said, a strono- feeling of repugnance to gatherings, like the present, being held in places of worship. He contended, however, that the feelino- was not justifiable, and he believed it would soon pass away. (Hear, hear.) The rev. speaker proceeded to speak warmly in favour of encouraging the Welsh tongue, and its literature. Had England, some three centuries since, sue- ceeded in the work of destroying the Welsh language, it would have been a serious loss to the literature of Europe, A large number of work8 had been published through the instrumentality of Eisteddfodau, and it was advisable to en- courage so good a result, by continuing gatherings similar to the present. After a few other pertinent observations, the rev. gentlemen resumed his scat amidst applause. The Rev. James Emlyn Jones, in a short but forcible address, pointed out the beauty of unity among nations and trusted that the warmest cordiality would always exist between the Welsh and English people, which would not only tend to foster art, encourage science, and spread litera- ture, but also knit more firmly the bonds of peace. (Cheers.) The Rev. B. Price, (Cymro Bach), after expressing his full concurrence in the sjntiments of the preceding speaker, drew a contrast between the workmen of the two countries, in which those of ^Lancashire were shown to be wanting in the respectable and intellectual appearance belonging to the hosts then assembled before him. (Loud cheers.) The rev. gentleman proceeded to exhibit the Welsh workman, in a most flattering character; and congratulated himself upon being a Welshman, who was most happy to live among his brethren, and trusted one day to lay himself down in a Weish grave. (Applause.) The Rev. J. Roberts, of Merthyr, followed in an eloquent address, highly laudatory of the Cyniry, and spoke fervidly of the desire of the Welsh people to obtain religious and moral instruction. The fostering of the Welsh tongue, and the Illaintenance of its literature were, he contended, con- nected with the social and religious progress of the people and on this ground he repudiated the idea that it was wrong to hold similar meetings in places of religious worship. Welsh songs were here given, and received with applause. A prize of ,£1, given by Mr. W. Edwards, for the best song on the views seen on Cae y Cefn, was awarded to Mr. Benjamin Rosser, (Bardd Clydach.) A solo on the harp was here executed with much brilliancy by Mr. T. Griffiths, harpist to Lady and Sir Benjamin Hall. A Welsh pastoral song was very pleasingly given by a juvenile party, under 15 years of age. By Mr. W. James, a prize of 5s. to the lad under In years of age, who will best recite an extract from Gwilym Mor- ganwg's poem on Peace. David Davis was adjudged the first prize and the second prize of 2s. 6d. was awarded to Owen Williams. Solo on the harp by Mr. Griffiths. By the Society, a prize of £1 Is. for the best treatise on the duty of working men to endeavour to obtain knowledge, and showing the blessings resulting from such endeavours. There were nine compositions sent in on this subject, and taking into consideration the fact that none but working men were eligible to compete on the subject, the judge pronounced the treatises, on the whole, to be very ably written. The prize was awarded to John Thomas, Gilwern. A further prize of 10s. was awarded to Robert Davis, Llanrwst. By Friends, the sum of £1 5s., for the best Biographical Essay, on the late William Bevan, student at Pontypool College. The Rev. William Roberts, Blaina, was awarded the prize. Rhys Lewis's choir here came forward, and sung in very jood style, a Welsh air. near Bath, represented by Mr. Cathcart. Mr. Clift had ob- V .1 tained a judgment against Mrs. Pearse, in the Bath County Court, for t24 16s 3d, and S3 19s cost., for the education of her two sons, and put in an execution and took goods, after such goods had been passed over by a deed of sale to Miss Harriet Pearse, the daughter, who was eighteen years of age; the two trustees, Messrs. T. F. Lewis and Mr. T. Wilson, accepting her tender of £ 14 J for the goods, lease, 03C., on behalf of the general creditors, and to prevent the whole being swept away by one or two creditors. It was contended by Mr. Cathcart that this sale was null and void while the Judge was strongly of a contrary opinion. The' jury, after having been locked up till one o'clock next morn- ing, returned a verdict against Miss Pearce. OPENING OF THE NEWPORT AND HEREFORD RAILWAY. -The day for the opening of the Newport, Absrgavenn and Hereford Railway has been definitely fixed for the 1st of November, when a single line of rail will be opened for traffic. T DEATH BY DROWNING.—We regret to state that Captain William Walley, son of Mr. Waller, accountant, of this place, unfortunately fell over board from his ship, the Water Lily, at Table Bay, on the 25th of June last. Intelligence | of the distressing event only reached Newport a day or two since. -j INQUEST.—On Tuesday last, an inquest was held at the Hope and Anchor, on 'the body of Mr. Simmons, whose ] death was occasioned by a fracture of the skull—an injury he received some time ago, by the falling of the mast of the screw steamer Severn (on board of which vessel he was mate) on the occasion of a collision in the river, reported by us at the time. He received the best medical attention, and at a time when it was hoped a train of favourable symptoms would set in, convulsions came on, and he died in half an hour afterwards. The verdict, according to evidence, was accidental death. THE STEAM SHIP « JGNO." This fine new steamer, which has recently, as our readers are aware, been placed by the Steam Navigaticju Company on the Ten by and Ilfracombe stations, has hitherto distanced competition in the runs she has made, and has acquired the reputation of being the fastest boat from Bristol. A SHARK IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL.—On a recent trip, and when just below Barry Island, as Captain Parfitt, of the Juno, was standing with two or three gentlemen on the 1 paddle-box, his experienced eye detected—strange sight in the Bristol Channel!—the dorsal fin of a shark gliding through, the water a little ahead of the vessel. The fish came within a short distance of the larboard paddle-wheel— a blow from which, the captain remarked, would have given the gentlema-n a smart headache and, so far as could be judged from the glimpse he afforded of his proportions by momentarily rising to the surface, he appeared to measure some eight feet in length. Several parties on board got a sight of the shadow of the monster in the water, and saw his remarkable fin as he parted company with the ship. A REVIEW AT ALGIERS.—" An Old Subscriber" for- wards us the following extract from a letter received from his brother (a teetotaller) in Algiers :—" I shall now give you an account of a grand review which took place here on the 15th of August last and should like it to be inserted in in the MERLIN. Many hundreds of people gathered together here to witness a very grand review of the soldiers. The natives were beating drams, accompanied by their favourite dancing, &c., all day, about the city aud in the square. We also had different kinds of amusements, such as runnin" in bags, climbing greasy poles, &c. At night, the city, chapels, hotels, dwelling-houses—in fact, all places were illuminated with lights of a variety of colours. At half-past eight o'clock we had a very grand representation of the taking of La Hioe, when we heard the roaring of the cannon, and rattle of small guns and saw very grand fire works of every kind the burning of the castle, the soldiers running up and taking possession, &c., formed a very grand spectacle. After all this there were two fashionable balls. I must add, that all through the day and up to twelve o'clock at night, I never saw a drunken person." REFORM IX THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—By a late act, the salary of the Registrar of Meetings is reduced from £ 200 to .£100 a-vear, and the foes of registry from Is to Gd, in the Court of Bankruptcy. PARISH VESTRIES.—An act of parliament has just come into operation (luth and 17th Victoria, chap. G5) to amend the acts for the regulation of parish vestries, by which it is provided that it was necessary, for persons to be present and to vote at vestry meetings, that they had paid all the poor- rates made and demanded of them. It is now enacted, that "from and after the passing of this act, no person shall be required, in order to be entitled to vote, or to be present at any vestry meeting held under the provisions of the acts of the 58th and 59th year of King George III to have paid any rate for the relief of the poor in the parish in which such meeting shall be held, which shall have been made or be- come due within three calendar months immediately pre- ceding such vestry meeting." THE INCOME TAX.—The Surveyors for the Property-tax have been instructed that no claims for re-payment of duty up to the Cth of April last, will be admitted, unless the same be made on or before the 10th of October next, although the parties claiming may have previously proved their ex- emption. CAERLICKEN.—The above named freehold Estate which possesses peculiar inducements for the competition of capi- t, ,talists, will, as appears by advertisement, be submitted to the fate of the auctioneer's hammer on Wednesday next, the 14th inst. We much question whether, even in this matchless Monmouthshire, there is an estate, so replete with advantages, so attractive in picturesque beauty, so advan- tageous as to locality. Whether as affording numerous sites for the erection of delightfully situated villas as a pet estate in this far-famed county, for a man of fortune; or as a suburban retreat for a wealthy merchant, the freehold Caerlicken has no parallel. OPERATIVE MASONS. On Monday evening last, about 100 masons of this town attended a meeting at the Old Bush Inn, Mr. E. Davies occupied the chair, and speeches were delivered by Massrs. James Williams, Robert Elliott, John Adlam, and others, on the desirability of bringing about a good feeling amongst the society and non-society men of Newport, to go hand in hand together, in furthering the in- terests of the trade, in protecting themselves from encroach- ments upon their rights, and at the same time to do all they could, not to take advantage of their employers. It was agreed that they should meet on Monday next, walk in pro- cession, attend Divine service at the English Baptist Chapel, and then dine at their Lodge room, Oddfellows' Arms, Charles-street. A vote of thanks to the chairman, closed a | most agreeable and peaceful meeting.
WATCH COMMITTEE AND BOARD…
WATCH COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF HEALTH. The usual fortnighily meeting of the two Boards was held in the Council Chamber, on Tuesday last, at ten o'clock. The Mayor presided. There were present, Messrs. William Townsend, James Brown, Wm. Evans, Richard Mullock, Win. Williams, Thomas Turner, and Edward Dowling. The Clerk read the minutes of the previous watch com- mittee meeting, and the police entries stating, also, that 4k sin>,avin+.Aiir!eiit bad. for the month of August, \Jl.lv Received 9 Expended ••• ••• ••• Leaving a balance of ••• 25 13 5 1 EARLY EXTINGUISHING GAS-LIGHTS, s Mr. Huxtable, the superintendent, said he had to report that the public gas-lights were put out at three o'clock in the morning, which left the town in utter darkness for some • time, and, consequently, favoured the commission of crime. I Mr. Williams drew attention to the terms entered into with the Gas Company, and submitted that those terms were clearly violated, as it had been agreed the lights should only be extinguised one hour before sunrise. 1 The Clerk said a deduction would be made^for the time which the town was unduly deprived of light, a record of J which, was kept by the Superintendent. OBSTRUCTIONS IN HIGH-STREET. Mr. Brown called attention to the numerous trucks, carts, t &c., which were always found obstructing the narrowest I part of High-street, near Market-street. The police should direct those obstructions to be removed. i Mr." Evans said if his truck stood a minute or two in the wide space before his premises, he was sure to be reminded of it by a policeman but trucks and carts were allowed to remain in a narrow thoroughfare, to the obstruction of everything. The Superintendent said he always ordered trucks and carts to be moved on; and the men had special instructions likewise to do so. l1Ir. Townsend said the spot named, was a regular stand for fruit and other trucks. 3Tr. Evans wished to know how they were to manage to get down the front of the houses purchased, for the widen- ing of the thoroughfare in question. Would not the road be altogether obstructed while doing so ? The Surveyor stated that it would be necessary to stop up | Market-street, and turn the traffic through another street. Mr Townsend said the surveyor, however ingenious, should not stop the traffic of Market-street. He would take care of that. Mr. Brown inquired if arrangements bad been concluded for the purchase of the next door front. Mr. Townsend, on being applied to by the Mayor, on the subject, stated that he believed the negotiations were all but satisfactorily concluded. BOARD OF HEALTH. The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting, and the report of the surveyor. 0' After a discussion on matters embraced in the Surveyor's report, the Board proceeded to a consideration of a question affecting MR. TOWNSEND'S PROPERTY. Mr. Townsend, alluding to the remarks of the surveyor in his report, on the works proceeding with on his ("Mr' Townseud's)^ property, Castle Precincts, intimated that he had been informed, by competent authority, that lie was quite right in regard to the boundary and extent of his ground. The surveyor might have satisfied himself as to the fact, if he had put himself in communication with Mr Marmont, of the South Wales Railway, as had been sug- gested by Mr. Rennie, at a previous meeting of the Board. j-i-r. Evans did not see why their surveyor should com- municate on this subject, with Mr. Marmont, to whose dictum he (Mr. Evans) would not submit. Could not the old hedge, or boundary of th3 road, be found ? Mr. Brown, examining a plan of the property, road, &c., I pointed out the extent of ground to which only, he thought, Mr. Townsend could acquire a right by purchase. £ Mr. Townsend I shall go on with my wall, and let others show that I am wrong. I know my title is good. Some general conversation here ensued, in which the Sur- t veyor engaged, and made some remark, with the expression of a smile on his countenance. 11 Mr. Townsend said, looking at the Surveyor You grining ass you contemptible ass (Sensation, and marks d of disapprobation.) a Mr. Evans rose, and protested, with considerable warmth, against Mr. Townsend thus addressing any officer of the aj Board. (Hear, hear.) If such conduct were pursued by Mr. Townsend, the Board would not be able to get one .1\. respectable person to serve them. (Hear, hear.) The speaker strongly appealed to the Mayor, to repress such degrading tl expressions as those made by illr. Townsend, and to enforce Oj more decorous and gentlemanly conduct. h Mr. Townsend I merely want to set this matter to rest. I want the surveyor to get a plan lie has of this property h and why does the man not get it ? o By the Society, a prize of 10s., to the best male or female singer, after the manner of Gwent and Morganw-cr Several singers came forward to compete for this3 prize' and the assembly appeared highly delighted with their performances. The prize was awarded to Jenkin Jenkins. Bv Mr. R Anthony, 5s., to the best reader under 18 years of Are 2s. Gd., to the second best and Is. Gd. to the third. David Davis was awarded the first prize Owen Williams, the second and Edmund Edwards, the third. By the Society, a prize of 10s., for the best duet Fv anwyl fam fy hunan." By Mr. D Lewis, 5s., to the second best. The nrst pnze was won by Benjamin Lewis and Louisa Hawkins the second by Edward Morgan and Ann Davies. ° By the Society, a prize of £1 to the choir of voun" under 15 years of age, for the best Welsh s'ong. ° To the second best, 10s. The first prize was awarded to the choir af Edward Morgan, but in consequence of its bpino- r« covered that two or three of that party were above the aire" [aid down, it was determined by the committee that ^1 be ilso given to Owen Williams's choir. Welsh song, accompanied by thc harp. For the best Vfelsh song, a prize of i0« ti ay Miss Watkins, who sung in a very pleasing ln-'muM-3 W°n By Mr. E. T. Watkins (Eiddil Ifor)f and fh r m the girl under 15 years of age, for the best r-. *on"t ntinn ^f » Nid af i'r ysgol, man." This prize of 7s Gd ? ? { between two little girls (sisters) who acquitted themselves S i very creditable manner. 8 1X1 By T. LI. Brewer, Esq., £2 2s. Mr. D. Harris PI 1* for the best historical account of Thomas Llewelyn' I L T> formerly of Castletown, together with his exertions in fi therance of the interests of his fellow-countrymen. Although there was but one composition received, it ";as declared by the judge to be worthy of a more valuable prize The Re W. Roberts, Blaina, was the successful writer V' By Mr. R. Anthony, a prize of £1 10s., for the best account of Caerphilly mdmill. The successful urodnr.™ was by Mr. John Rees, Penydarren. proauction A Welsh song was here given, and received with loud applause. By the Society, a prize of 10s., for the best son" after the manner of North Wales. This prize was awarded to Mr Coslett. A prize of £1 10s., by Mr. LI. Williams, for the best song on H Wir Fawredd. Tune, H Merch :Megan." There were five compositions sent in and the prize was awarded Ihire Cross-strefat, Cemmes, Montgomery- A prize of £ 1 10s., by Emyr Llydaw and Mrs Edward Coed Llwydion, for the best Monody on the late Mr. Francis James, Ton Maw, Blaenafon, was awarded to Mr Beniamin Rosser, (" Bardd Clydach.") Jamm By the Society, SI 10s., for the best Monody on the late Mr. Morgan Lewis, Blaenau Gwent. Mr. Benjamin Rosser carried away this prize, amid the acclamations of the company. By a friend, a prize of 10s., for the best two verses to be placed on the tombstone of the late Mrs. Jai.e Rowland Roberts, wife of the Rev. W. Roberts, and a second prize of 5s. by Mr. W. Williams, ("Creuddynfab,") were respectively awarded to the Rev. T. Pierce, Liverpool, and Mr. William Thomas, (" Gwilym Mai.") By a friend, ,£1, for the best Monody on the late Mrs. Rachel Walters, the wife of Mr. W. Walters, Blaina. This was adjudged to Mr. illiam Thomas ("Gwilym Mai.") By a friend, for the best Monody on the late Rev. Joseph Price, Blaina, 5s. David Cadwgan, Sirhowy, was the suc- essful competitor. By the Society, £ 4, to the choir who will best sing a song to a Welsh air, was awarded to Mr. Rees Lewis, and a. second sum of £2 was given to the choir of Mr. William Williams. The choir under the superintendence of Mr. Owen Wil- liams entertained the company with a song, for which they were awarded the sum of 10s. The next and last prize was tiie sum of 10s. for the best Monody on the late Mr. Lewis Powell, Blaina. There were seven compositions received on tnis subject, and the prize was awarded to Mr. Treharne Treharne, Pencoed. The sum of 5s. was awarded to Mr. Thomas Gwallter Price, (" Culiclyn,") for the best congratulatory stanzas to the president of the meeting. Ihey were as follow D. S. Lewis yw'n dewis Lywydd,—ac Ein tecaf ddiddanydd, J\Ielus aeg, a lilael y sydd, o ei firaizi leferydd. Gor-uthr enwog, gywir athronydd—yw Ac êon areithydd Di-ail yw fel da, lywydd A law'n rho'i a chalon rydd. The Rev. John Emlyn Jones, M.A., then read the follow- ing stanzas :— Yr Ifor Hael gyfrifent-yn un 111awr- Mae hwnw mewn monwent Ond wele'n 11awn o dalent, Ail hwn gawn yn Mlaenau Gwent. At rywiog blant yr awen,-chwydda'i serch Hedd sydd tan ei aden, D. S. Lewis caed oes 1awen, Ac wedi hen oed, caed y nen. The thanks of the meeting was then unanimously passed to the Chairman, for the talented manner in which he had conducted the proceedings of tho meeting. The national anthem was then given by the choir under the direction of Mr. Rees Lewis, and the meeting broke up, highly gratified and delighted with the proceedings of the day. The meetings of the Cymreigyddion Society we are requested to state, take place every alternate week at the Rolling Mill Inn, Blaina. [In consequence of a great pressure" on our space, we are reluctantly compelled to abridge our report of the above interesting meeting.]
DOW LAIS
DOW LAIS The following notice, in the form of a placard, has appeared since our last publication :— H NOTICE. In "consequence of the first printed paper not having been generally understood, we therefore more plainly state that upwards of £200 have been already subscribed by the tradesmen, and the subscriptions are still progressing; and which will be equally divided between all the colliers who will return to work between this day and the 12th instant, as a gift, or bonus (independently of the value of each man's labour), at the termination of a week's work. E. JENKINS, Rector of Dowlais J. HUGHES, Minister of Bethania, Dowlais." Three Hundred of the colliers have returned. One forge of the Old Works, No. 6, is lighted, and many of the pud- lers have this week gone to work.
NAETYGL0,
NAETYGL0, GOOD NEWS !—We are happy to state that the Messrs Bailey, proprietors of the extensive works at Nantvglo &c" have promised an advance to their men in October This offer was made without solicitation.—A Correspondent
,PONTYPOOL.
PONTYPOOL. The following gentlemen have been appointed commissioners under the Property and Income Act for th] division ofPontW^Tte Rev. W.o. H„rwottAl«™ der Edwards, Esq., W. W. Phillips, junr., Esq., aiui C- Williams, Esq. PONTYPOOL TOWN HALL.—A committee has been ap- pointed to carry out the munificent determination of Capel Hanburv Leigh, Esq., Lord-Lieutenant of the County, to build a 'Town Hall in Pontypool, in commemoration of the auspicious event of tiie birtli of a son and lieir to Pontypool Park, and it will be seen by an advertisement in the MERLIN of this week, that architects are invited to send in plans and ;jEg°PAEKS AND A SYDNEY We have much pleasure in transferring to the columns of the MERLIN, the following extract from the letter of Mr. EDWARD BUTLER, a gentleman of the press, now employed on the Emptn newspaper, at Sydney, and which speaks most deservedly of a gentleman whose family are well known in this county, anf who was himself highly respected while a residen^n the immedla vicinity of Pontypool. We allude to Mr. Parks, the son of Major Parks, of Westlands. The letter is addressed to Mr. Gr. Duffy, M.P. "I can hardly speak of the Empire, the nn™lor „i daily journal here, in the high terms which I sincerely be- lieve it deserves, since I have been fortunate enough to f an excellent engagement upon it. I will say this much how- ever, that I have not seen a weak or flimsy article in it vet And of Mr. Parks, the proprietor and chief editor, I ,viIi say with perfect truth, that I know no man to rank beside him as an able and highly intellectual journalist He Was beaten as a candidate for the representation of Sydney the last time, bv a combination of powerful influences and I leave you to 'infer his sterling integrity and high spirit, from the fact of his setting out with a declaration not to solicit a single vote, and his adhering rigorously to thai- pledge,whilst his opponent was moving heaven-and eai li ^vitii his solicita- tions on every side. I am very muc I mistaken iu my esti- mate of his character, if he wl11 "f1 'oc?«Py a remarkable position in thc foreground of Aus istory—in the time vet to come. •n vet to come. •n He is a slight, tall-figured, intellectual-faced face (without whiskers) soinbie, •. ° 1 lignted when lie smiles-habits of Puritan simp city conversation rapid, with abrupt pauses of silence—^ o ul cast of features Altogether, there is something«jtbe presence and manner of the man, that reminded me of hat I have read of Benjamin Franklin, or seen of Thomas Cailyle. J mm
Family Notices
rirtiis, Marriagos, and £ >Gatlis. -L- BIRTHS. On the 6th instant, at Monmouth, the wife of J. M. WL°itely' S'liisci Mrs- Jones, of a daughter. • MARRIAGE. r>n the 5th instant, at Bethlehem Chapel, Llnn^ii v the°Re^ Dan Davies Mr. William Martha Jones, both of Lrynmawr. > DEATHS. On the 5th instant, at Malpas, aged 30 Vear« T„, leloved wife of C. B. Fox, Esq., solicitor, of th the On the 15th May last, at Port Eau Prince, in theTslar. 1 f 3t Domingo, West Indies, of yellow fever, 0/- °f lenry, son of Mi-. J. Ball, Rose and Thistle Inn, in°tln' On the 1st instant, in Cross-street, Newport Mrs T nah Miles, aged _G6 years. elm" On the 4th instant, in Union-street, Ch"W+ aughter of the late Mr. Partridge, printer, of' ti^e fed 23 years. OI tms town. °d if jSSl. inStant' at Maindee' Mr- ^illiain Parsons, 'On the 3rd instant, at Castletown, Mary, the daughter of Lr. Hallet, aged 14 years. On the 1st instant, at Abemant, Aberdare, aged 36 Mary ie beloved wife of John Smith, ESil., and eldest daughter f David Llewellin, Esq., of Heol-y-Felin, Aberdare, and ite of Hirwain Iron Works. On the 25th of June, at Table Bay, Capt. William Wal- :-v, of the ship Water Lily, son of Mr. Walley, accountant, f Newport, aged 37 years.
BRISTOL HAY MARKET. ^
BRISTOL HAY MARKET. Hay, per Ton, new £ 3 0 0 to £ 3 lo 0 old 3 15 0 to 5 10 0 Straw, per Dozen 0 1 4 to 0 19
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LOCAL MATTERS.-We publish, in the 2nd and 3-id pages of to-day's MERLIN, several local reports, including the lIar vest Gathering of teacher, at Abergavenny, the railway meetiug at Monmouth, the Monmouthshire Canal and Rail- way Bompany's meeting at Newport, the Oddfellows' assem- blage at Tredegar, Lc., &c. ST. WOOLLOS CHURCH.—An appeal respecting the neces- sary repairs of this venerable edifice, appears in this day's Paper. It is a document touching, eloquent, and truthful. HER MAJESTY'S CUSTOMS.—We understand that T. L. ^tapleton, Esq."comptroller of this port, is about to be re- moved to the collectorsliip at Chepatow, vice L. Howell, p?rl\> superanuated, and will be succeeded here by Lance "hiiipps> Esq., comptroller, of Fowey. NEW PATENT.—In the last published list of now patents IS the following James Murphy, Newport, trucks, wag- Sons, or vehicles for railway purposes." SHIP BUILDING.—A very fine ship, destined for the Cal- cutta trade, and stated to be the largest ever built in this ?r any other part in the Principality, except at her Ma- jesty's dock yard, will be launched from Mr.Willmett's yard On next Tuesday morning week. She is now rapidly ap- pi'oa<jhing completion. THE DOCK.—The water was let into the dock on Monday, and on Tuesday ships entered, and the usual business was esUnied. The Aloxdrine, an American barque, was the st that entered. Pilot—Mr. Anstice, No. 3. CHURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.—On Sunday evening, jye Rev. — Hodgson preached a forcible sermon on behalf of 5 cause of missions at home and abroad, and particularly iv ?cat'e'l the claims of the Church Pastoral Aid Society, at e Trinity Church, Pillgwenlly. ■^EW ORGA.N.-We understand that a fine new organ is tli to be purchased for Trinity Church, Pillgwenlly, and nat subscriptions will shortly be solicited. A second tea- Party (the firfit having been so very successful) is also spoken of. NEWPORT COUNTY COURT.—On Tuesday and Wednes- day, Judge Herbert held his usual monthly court at our own hall. On the first day, there were but thirty-four oiiU\V i°r bearing, and those of no public importance but aiUo eane.sday, there wore forty-nine causes on the paper, whi?h, that of the most consequence, was an inter tern' tt fiU^' brought bv Miss Harriet Pearsc, of the Wes* a Ai waTreylInn' represented by Mr. T. M. Llewellin, °Tbr> \f arlerf Clift, of the Weston Grove Academy, TowL!,f°r censured the tone and stylo adopted by Mr. corous in both le<iucste(' 5linl to be less vehement and inde- riJht 'o?tHL»n+t0^-1' TowtlHC!U': I ask you to produce your Mr to this property. the survevorT V Survoy°r has it. Produce it, sir (to tract my words c°*temptible and I will not re- Mayor) the -you act properly with me. If (to the floes he not decide in h"7 USe t0 y0U aS a surveyor, why not do so, he mutt h* Tm as 0 0U8'ht to do" If ha can- ne miiit he a contemptible surveyor. The Mayor Do not try to put us down by your nonsense, Mr. Townsend. Why not talk properly? Mr. Townsend, hotly But I do not talk nonsense. The Mayor It must be nonsense, or worse, to talk of.a person being a contemptible ass," who is only doing his duty. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor was proceeding to make an observation, when Mr. Townsend said it was also contemptible of his Wor- ship, or any other gentleman, to attempt to oppose him in this way as to the property he had purchased and paid for, and had a good title to. He was dealing with pounds, shil- lings, and pence. The Mayor: If you want my opinion of your conduct, Mr. Townsend, you shall have it. My opinion is, that you want to obtain property, to which you have no right. But we, as public men, will not allow you, and will prevent you. (Hear, hear.) You may build up, but we will direct our surveyor to pull down again.. 1 Mr. Townsend persisted that he had a rig at to the pro- perty, which had been duly conveyed to him by Mr. Marmont. Mr. Williams said the Board had nothing to do with the conveyance. j. j.i i Mr. Evans Aye, that s the point—that s the very point. Mr! Townsend, rising warmly Point, sir, point! I know the point well enough and as < well as any grocer or treacle vendor in the country. (Sensation, and cries of "Shame!") Mr. Evans indignantly rose, and protesting against the use of such language, left the room, accompanied by Mr. Turner. Confusion prevailed for some time after, when •.Mr. Brown rising with much warmth, and expressing himself towards Mr. Townsend vehemently, said We will not take your insolence, sir." Mr, Townsend responded, that he would have his rights and was proceeding with considerable excitement. 0, Great uproar ensued, amidst which, gentlemen rose from the table, the reporters closed their note books, and the Mayor vacated the chair. In a few moments, the noisy al- tercation was over, the chamber empty, and public business once more put aside.
CAERLEON.
CAERLEON. The following gentlemen have been appointed additional commissioners under the Property and Income Tax Act, for the Division of Caerleon :—Sir Digby Mackworth, Bart., William Jenkins, Esq., Charles Conway, Esq., James Brown, Esq., Rev. Thomas Prothero, R. B. Dowling, Esq., and Thomas Cordes, Esq. PETTY SESSIONS.—SEPTEMBER 6. Before John Jenkins Esq., and the Rev. William Powell. Charles Evans was charged with committing a violent as- sault on Yvrilliam Pennymore, Police-officer, in the Town of Caerleon.—The case was clearly proved, and Evans was con- victed in £5, or two months' imprisonment in the House of Correction at Usk.
FREAKS OF THE DIRECTORS OF…
Unless compelled—we should advise them to refuse to accept any such document, and to dare the company, at its peril, to refuse to take them. We question if the directors would venture upon such an experiment; but if they should, and legal proceedings should be adopted, we do not question the result.