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Whit-Monday Volunteer Review. THE proposed VOLUNTEER FETE in PONTY- JL POOL PARK on Whit-Monday is, by request of Lieut.-Col. Clifford-Batler, POSTPONED. KEMEYS BRIDGE. TENDERS will be received for SCRAPING and PAINTING KEMEYS BRIDGE with two coats of the best mineral Torbay Paint. Persons wishing to Tender are requested to send Tenders to me, at the Town Hal], Pontypool, on or before the 15th day of June next. EDMUND B. EDWARDS, Secretary. Town Hall, Pontypool, May 28th, 1867. Abergavenny Highway District. THE HIGHWAY BOARD will, on THURSDAY, -I- the 13th day of JUNE next, appoint a DIS- TRICT SURVEYOR, who must reside in Aber- gavenny, devote the whole of his time to the duties of his office, and give sufficient security for the due per- formance of the same. The district contains twenty parishes. Salary z0120 a year. The duties tu be entered upon from and after the 30th June next. Applications, with testimonials and names of pro- posed sureties, to be sent to me not later than TUESDAY, the ELEVENTH JUNE next, at 2 p.m. No canvassing the waywardens allowed, and any candidate doing so will not be put in nomination. No candidate need attend on the day of ebction. By order of the Board, JAMES H. FARQUHAR, Clerk. Abergavenny, May 16, 1867. USK & l'ONTYPOOL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. To Hauliers, Quarrymen, & Others. rpo BE LET BY TENDER, the QUARRYING _|_ and HAULING of the STONES from the several Quarries in the above District. The quan- tities required from each quarry, and places where the stones are to be delivered upon each road, may be known by applying to HENRY WILLIAMS, District Surveyor. TJsfe, May 28th, 1867. NOTICE. nr nsiT. M^rvoir, xovt, oetween Usk JU and Abergavenny, a Black and Tan Short Coat TERRIER DOG, answers to the name of PR1NNY; tan paws, tan over eyes and down breast, short tail, long ears (not cut), brass collar locked, and leather one over. Whoever will take him to the THREE SALMONS HOTEL, Usk, will be rewarded. Any person keeping him after this notice will be prosecuted. To Excursionists and Others. MR. J. THOMAS, BEAUFORT ARMS, USK, begs to inform the Public that he has to LET on HIRE a first-class HORSE and DOG-CART, on the most reasonable terms. HOUSE TO LET. TO BE LET, with immediate possession, a good- sized comfortable HOUSE, in MIDDLE-STREET, USK, with a large Garden attached, and a Stable.— Apply to the occupier, Mrs. "WATKINS, on the premises. TAKE NOTICE, any person found Trespassing in the Mowing Grass, or going over the Fence in the meadow called <( CAERION," near Pontsampit, in the parish of Usk, for the purpose of angling or other- wise, will be dealt with according to Law. JOHN WILLIAMS. To Painters and Paper-hangers. WANTED, Two Steady Men, Apply to JAMES DAVIES, Painter, Usk. WANTED, a MAID SERVANT, Avhere only one is kept. Apply at THE WILLOWS, Usk. OSTLER WANTED at the LION HOTEL, ABER- GAVENNY. He will be required to manage the Kitchen Garden, &c. Non^eed apply whose character will not bear the strictest investigation as to honesty, sobriety, &c. — Apply to the Proprietress, Mrs. WATKINS. WANTED, an Experienced GENERAL SER- VANT in a small family.—Apply S.H. at the office of this paper. WANTED, a HOUSEMAID. She n.ust be a good needlewoman, and able to clean plate and wait at table. Address, Enquirer," Post-office, Usk P 0 N T Y P 0 0 L UNION. CONTRACTS FOR PROVISIONS, &c. ALL Persons desirous of Contracting with the Guardians of this Union, for the next Three ^n, J"r-»' FLOUft, MEAT. GROCERY, CHELbE, BUliEL, MILK, RICE, SHOES, COAL, SOAP, CANDLES, SPLIT PEAS, OATMEAL and other Articles of Consumption, for the Workhouse of the said Union; and also for supplying the spvera] Parishes in the said Union with BREAD and FLOUR, are requested to deliver Sealed Tenders at my OuifioE, on or before the 12th day of JUNE next, and send Samples to the Union Workhouse, on THURSDAY MoRNiNa, the lath dw of JUNE next, by TEN o'clock. The Board will receive Tenders for supplying the Pont)pool, Abersychan, and Usk Districts, with BREAD, MEAT, and .bLOUR, separately. It is competent for any Person to Tender for any of the Articles Separately, and the Board will not undertake to accept the Lowest Tender. Forms of Tenders may be had at mv Office. Security under a Penalty of TEN POUNDS, will be required for the performance of the Contract, that the Goods supplied nre of the Quality Contracted lor. EDMUND B. EDWARDS, Clerk of the Board of Guardians. Town Hall, Pontypool, 29th May, 1867. _— IMPORTANT" NOTICE. AI30NA-EI.DE MONEY SPECULATION of £ 12,000,000 sterling, Guaranteed by Govern- ment, is to be allotted in various sums upwards to £ 20,000. Any one, by investing £ 1, may secure -620,000 sterling. For Prospectus (which will be sent gratis), apply by letter, addressed Mr. J. A. HINCK, 14, Duke-ttreet, Adclplii, London, W.C SPHIMG-1867. h JON E SAN D V OWEi L, BRIDGE-STREET, USK, t BEG to announce that they are NOW READY in all their departments to submit for inspection, a large, varied, and choice selection of DRAPERY GOOiDS, suitable for the present Season. A large STflfftK of Shawls, Jackets, Bonnets, Gloves, Hosiery, &c. IN THE NEWEST DESIGNS. MILLINERY IN ALL ITS BRANQHES. The whole having been carefully selected in the best Markets will be I)und worthy of notice. |L THOMAS A D KIN S Co. SMETHWICK, NEAR BIRMINGHAM, Superior Special Manures suitable for all Crops. Agent: MR. JOHN HOBBIS, KemeysCommaater, USK. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL if BOOT, SHOE, AND GAITER MANUFACTORY. No. 16, CROSS-STREET, ABERGAVENNY. ESTABLISHED IN 1836. ivr 33 .A. 3>T S BEGS to call the attention, of the Public to the very LARGE STOCK of BOOTHS and SHOES she has constantly on liaud. At her Establishment the Purchaser can select from of 125*000 Pairs, s. Women's good elastic boots. from 4 erpir. Ditto clamps, first-rate 8 «T „ Men's elastic boots 8 dP Ditto cs6ssacks 5 K „ And all other Goods equally moderate in Price. V N.B.—Gentlemen's hunting boots made to order equal to any London House. 8| I ESTABLISHED 1812. n. A3ST3D CAT HAY BRISTOL, IN calling attention to their SPECIAL MANURES, have much pleasure in stating thafc they will be found of very superior quality, and the most economical which are manufactured. TURNIP, MANGOLD, AND POTATO MANURES have produced results of the most satisfactory and remunerative character on every description of tillage land WHEAT, OAT, AND BARLEY MANURES strengthen the straw, increase the quantity, and improve the quality of the grain in a very marked degree. BONE SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME has been proved to be the most economical source of Phosphates for the growth of luxuriant root and corn crop' GRASS MANURES | are very effective in improving the herbage. The preparation of Grass Manures, is regulated according as they may be required to be more or less permanent in their character.1; MANUFACTORIES :— BBISTOL, BIRMINGHAM, CHESTER, AND WARWICK. Agent.-MR. THOMAS JONES, LLANTHEWY, near ABERGAVENNY. t IMPORTANT, T3? you want to BORROW MONEY at a JL cheap rate, go to Mr. W. WILLIAMS, 16, Dock-street, Newport, Mon., and Insure your Life, and he will guarantee that, with approved personal security, you can have any sum from X50 to £ '2,000, for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years, repayable by fixed half- yearly or quarterly instalments. Office Honrs 10 to 5. MONEY TO LEND.-To TRADES- RJL MEN, FARMERS, & OTHERS.—MONEY immediately advanced on good personal security, or Leasehold, Copyhold, and Freehold Property, from jE50 to £ 5000, at 5 per cent interest. Upwards of five hundred thousand pounds have already been advanced.-Apply to Mr. C. JOHNS, Licensed Appraiser and House Agent, Prospect Place, Stow Hill, Newport, Mon., (opposite the New Presbyterian Chapel), or to Mr. C. J. B. JACKSON, Auctioneer &c., 5, Cambria Place, Albion Road, Pontypool Money also advanced on all kinds of property, fur- niture, and effects, intended for sale by auction. N.B.—All applications by post to contain 4 stamps for reply. A Great Quantity for Little Money. 120 Sheets of full-sized Note Paper Cd 100 good Cream Laid Envelopes. 6d. PostSvo. Pocket Account Book with 140 ruled | pages, bound in parchment, with brass clasp J 9d Post 8vo. Pocket Account Book with 200 ruled ) pages, Half-bound strong j 9d. Foolscap 8vo. oblong metallic Memorandum Book, 212 pages, with clasp, pocket, and > pencil ) Foolscap 8vo. Pocket Account Book, 174) ruled pages, half-bound. f 5d. Ditto ditto, with clasp. 5d. Pocket Book, with 144 ruled pages, pocket, > flap, and elastic band > Church Services, with gilt edges and clasp, from 2s. 6d. each. Prayer Books from 6d. each AT J. H. CLARK'S, BOOKSELLER, USK. COUNTY COURTS IN MONMOUTHSHIRE. Courts will be held at the several Court-towns in this county, before JOHN MAUKICE IIEKBEKT, Esq., Judge, on the days hereunder mentioned :— April. May. June. Usk 2 4 Abergavenny 4 9 G Chepstow 5 10 7 Monmouth 8 13 lo Pontypool 9 14 11 Tredegar 10.15.12 ————— 11 16 13 And on the following Friday if necessary. Newport. 15 20 17 ————— 16 21 IS The Court will sit punctually at Ten o'clock 0.111, THE CHROMOLITHOGRAPH, JL a Journal of Art, Literature, Decoration, and the Accomplishments, illustrated infeolour, edited by Mr, WILLIAM DAY (senior partner IB. the late firm o'f Day and Son, Lithographers to the |lueen, &e &c.), will, be published every Saturday, irice Sixpence, com- mencing. shortly; each number (rill contain 16 pages, quarto, in double column, of p(|>ular essays, able re- views, and valuable literary Matter accompanying illustrations and studies in of art, and three full page chromolithographs, i.e. 1. After the best modern artists or great mastiFS of antiquity, alter- nating 2. A fully coloured studig, after the best pro- fessor, either in landscape, figure fir ornamental paint- ing, or illuminating 3. A fully coloured choice object of decorative art. V One section of this journal afsne, that relating to the art accomplishments, shoufcj enlist the liveliest goodwill and co-operation of all who have families, while the whole scope of the projectrenders it eminently deserving the support of all persons of education and taste. It is intended during the yeail'to give fifty-two de- scriptive lessons, with fifty-twQ coloured models or illustrations. Thus landscape, figure, flower, and or- namental painting, and illumination will be embraced; whilst an illustrated lesson on cine 01 other of these subjects will be given every "week—each branch will come round again in its turn, a}wut once a month. Each department will be presideq over by an eminent professor, and it is within bounds to state that these fifty-two lessons will contain more information than any one person could attain in tt similar number of lessons for fifty-two guineas, in alddiiion to which ab- solute fac-similes of the professor's studies will remain the property of the purchaser ofj tbe Magazine; and thus a lesson, which given in thjj ordinary way from master to pupil would there exhaust itself and end, continues in this journal a life-giving property, to be used ad infinitum by member lafter member of a family. i Full prospectuses, from which alone the very great importance of this Magazine can; be realised, may be had on application to W. J. DAT, 20, Cockspur-street, S.W. THE EXTRAORDINARTjF~ART-UNION. The List for first season will close shortly. JL The List for first season will close shortly. THE EXTRAORDINARY ART-UNION. Every subscriber to receive, for each guinea paid, seven large pictures (28 by 18, on mounts 38 by 28), in size and quality equal to those sold at Y.3 3s., or or X- 22 Is. for a set of seven such as now announced for one guinea, executed in the finest, style of chromoli- tliography. Prospectuses of W. J. DAY, 20, Cockspur-street, London, S.W. Specimens on view. rip HE SHILLING PACKET OF STATIONERY X containing 48 sheets of Note Paper, 50 Envelopes, sheet of Blotting Paper, Stick of Wax, Steel Pen and Holder, and Black-lead Pencil. C At J. H. CLARK'S, Bridge Street, USK. PONTYPOOL. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS; Wholesale and Retail. GENUINE IMPROVED SKERYINGS and other SWEDES AND TURNIP SEEDS, AT JOSEPH SAUNDERS, 4, MARKET.STREET, BLUE BOAR FIELDS. Catalogues free on application. 1* Clark's Series of Guide Books. No. 1. A BERGA VENNY and its NEIGHBOURHOOD, containing a description of the Town, Castle, Mountains, and Scenery Llanthony Abbey, Llanover Court, and other placesof in- terest in the district, with a view of the Town, Price Sixpence. No. 2, MONMOUTH and its NEIGHBOURHOOD, con- taining an account of the Town, Castle, and Scenery, the Castles ofGrrosmont, Skenfrith, and Whitecastle, and other places of interest in the district, together with a Tour down theWye from Ross to Chepstow, with plate. Sixpence. No. 3. TINTERN ABBEY and the WINDCLIFF, T A full account of the splendid monastic Ruins and its Founders, and the far-famed scenery of Windcliff. With plates. Sixpence. No. 4. CHEPSTOW and its NEIGHBOURHOOD, con- C taining .an account of the Town and Cas- tle, with Walks in the vicinity, and all objects pf interest to Strangers. With plate. Sixpence. No. 5 EAG-LAN and its- NEIGHBOURHOOD, containing tv- an account of the ancient and modern state, and siege ot its magnificent Castle, and el other places of interest in the district. With views. One Shillinsf. H A.GL AN CAgTLE^Mg^ ;#nd modern description Sixpence. irv. i. USK and its NEIGHBOURHOOD, containing a description of the Castle, Priory, Church, Charities, Corporation, and Fishery Walks in the Vicinity, Caldicot and the Castles of Went- wood, the ancient cities of Caerleon and Caer- went, &c. Cloth, gilt edges, Two Shillings. No.8. TWELVE TINTED VIEWS on the WYE, including Goodrich Castle and Court Tin- tern Abbey, the Windcliff, and Chepstow Castle, with descriptive letter press. One Shilling. No. 9 SIX VIEWS of USK, RAGLAN, and TINTERN, with descriptive letter press. Sixpence. No 10. THE HANDBOOK to MONMOUTHSHIRE and SOUTH WALES, a description and historical Tour from Gloucester to Milford by Rail. Price One Shilling. The TEA used by the Million. We use JOHNSONS' Pure Tea, because we can always depend, OSL its uniform excellence. We use JoHN SONS' Pure Black Tea, because-it is most economical, and in strength and flavour it excels. We use JOHNSONS' Mixed Teas, because-they combine a variety of choice sorts, 1 are of great strength, and of rich, mellow, and delicate flavour. We use JonNSONS' Pure Green Tea, because-of its purity, the surface not being co- vered with any artificial colour which renders it quite as wholesome as any Black Tea. JOHNSON & Co's Pure Teas are sold in 2oz.—4oz. —Jib.—and lib. packets, at 2s. 8d.— 3s.—and 3s. 4d. per lb. Choice qualities at 3s. 4d. and 4s. per lb.. J. H. CLARK, Bookseller, has been ap- pointed sole Agent for Usk. Bayley's Tonic, Aperient, & Purifying FAMILY PILLS. FOR bilious and liver complaints, indigestion sick headache, loss of appetite, heartburn, nervousness, impuriues of the blood, and other ailments arising from a disordered state of the stomach and bowels. These vege- table pills aro particularly recommended for general use, and only require to be tried to prove their great efficacy, Being mild in their action they are invaluable to families, and may be taken at any time without interfering with ordinary engagements. Sold in boxes at 7Jd., Is. l^-d., and 2s. 9d. each; or free 2 by post for 8,14, or 33 stamps. Prepared only byT. RODERICK, Chemist, Pontypool, and sold by most medicine vendors, and agents for Thomas's Emulsion ot Syrups. Thomas's Emulsion of Syrups, OR PECTORAL COUGH DROPS, FOR coughs, colds, influenza, hoarseness, hoop- ing cough, difficulty of breathing, asthma, and i-affec- tions of the pulmonary organs generally. T]le reat demand for this truly valuable Syrup is a sufficient pi 'oot of its efficacy, and renders it unnecessary for the proprie '.or to urge its numerous advantages; suffice it to say tl, ,t it is composed of the active properties of herbs roots and balsams, in a concentrated form, and possesse's o-reat' soothing and healing properties. From its agreeable taste it may be easily administered to children, and is not un- acceptable to adults who have an aversion to medicine. Sold in bottles at TM., Is. I 'd., and 2s. yd. each by the proprietor—T. RODERICK, Chemist, Pontypool; and most .jbemists and medicine vendors. Blaenavon—J POPE; Newport—Thomas J. Jones. Hicrh-street• Usk— J. H. Clark: Monmouth—\V. Spencer Abergavenny—J. Vfatkins, &C. S I CENTER AVENUE, OXFORD MARKET, OXFORD-STREET, LONDON. To BUTCHERS, FARMERS, GAME DEALERS, BUTTER FACTORS, PROVISION MER- CHANTS, and OTHERS, MESSRS. SMITH & CO., Meat, Poultry, Butter, Pork, and Game Salesmen, Butter Factors. Pro- vision Merchants, &c., beg to inform the Public that they are open to receive Consignments of the above, and to assure those who may please to give them a Trial, that the best shall be done for their interest. The Center Avenue of Oxford Market being large and extensive premises, situated at the West end of London, among the Gentry and Nobility, we are en- abled to make the highest Prices of all Goods con- signed to us for Sale. Commission for Selling, 5 per cent. Pigs. Calves, and Sheep, Is. each. Live Cattle at per head. Accounts returned the Day of Sale. Please advise by Post each Consignment. MR. C. A. COURT, (late Court & Son,) Auc- TIOSEEE, TIJIBEE BUEVETOE, & GESERAL VALXJEE. Agent and Inspector for the JScottish Union Live Stook, Fire, and Life Insurance Company, &c. MONEY ADVANCED on any property consigned to him for sale, or the whole effects of a house purchased by private contract where persons wish to avoid a sale by auction. Office: No 1, Monnow-street Monmouth. THE CHAMPION Liver and Stomach Pills. THESE PILLS are compounded from the 1. recipe of one of the most eminent physicians of the present day (who, from purely philanthropic motives- knowing their excellent properties by experience has been induced to give the benefit of them to the public at large). They are prepared by an able and experienced chemist, and are acknowledged, oy the faculty, to be the most valuable medicine for all disorders of the stomach, and derangements of the liver, ever prepared. It is a well-known fact that most of the diseases inci- dental to the human race, arise from a disordered sto- mach, and irregular state of the boweb, and for want of a Suitable remedy, taken in time, thousands of (at first) simple maladies, become serious illnesses. To guard ag»jftrsraRS threat evil, aad to preserre the blessings ot health- ^com- mended. They act generally on the constitution, cleanse the blood of all impurities; regulate the secretions, and give tone to the stomach; correct the morbid condition of the liver, regulate the bowels, and, by removing all impedi- ments restore elasticity and vigour to the whole frame. Sold Wholesale by Messrs. BARCLAY & SON, LONDON, and Retail by all Medicine Vendors. Sold in Boxes (with directions for use) ls. ljd. and 7|d, each. Usk Mr, J. H. Clark. Wheelers Lit tie Book on Seeds _0. TO SERVE THIS SEASON, « TELEGRAPH" by LOADSTONE," the Winner at the Bath and West of England Show in 1865. "Loadstone" by Mag- net," a thorough-bred horse, dam by Plinlimmon." 'Telegraph" is a dark iron grey, with great power and activity, is a good jumper, and will make a first-class sire for cobs, hunters, and carriage horses. For Sale- Price, JE120. Also for Sale, a Strong COB, 5 years old; and a Well-bred GELDING, 5 years old, by Kingfisher.Apply, Mr. BOULTON, Shirenewton, Chepstow. EAYE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS. THIS Invaluable Medicine, which has for nearly Half a Century had a large and increas- ing Saie,. is admirably adapted to supply a Ilreat wanj -that of a remedy always at hand, easy of application, and certain in its results. The extraordinary cures effected by this wonderful preparation prove that where these Pills are used, perfect and robust health may be depended on. The following interesting case of restoration of health is one of the most recent; hundreds more might be added 1, Waingate, Sheffield, July 26, 1866. "To John Kaye, Esq.—Dear Sir,—I hrve much plea- sure in bringing to your notice another extraordinary case of cure through the use of your invaluable medicine. Mrs. Wellfoot, of 2, Sylvester-lane, in this town, has been for many years afflicted with dr.opsy and spinal complaint to such an extent that she had to be lifted in and out of bed, having quite lost the use of her limbs. For the last four years she has been under the ,care of some of the most eminent doctors, but £ ould not. obtain any relief lrom their treatment. While in jthis deplorable condition, she was advised to try Eaye's Worsdell s I ins, and, solely by their use, she has entirely ieco\ered her health, and is able to follow her usual em- ployment". From the extraordinary benefit she has re ceived from the use of your medicine she is truiy grateful and thinks it her duty to make her ease known, so that other unfortunate persons, suffering as she has done, may know where to find a remedy.-I remain, dear Sir, yours respectfully. (Signed) "B.ELLIS." Prepared solely by JOHN KATE, Esq., of Prospect Hall, Woodford, Essex. Sold by all CLiemists and other Dealers in Patent Medicines, at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. tid Wholesale Depot, 22, Bread-street, London. /L FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS EYEEY WEEK FOI1 new Y O E K JOHN JAMES, | General Emigration Agent, I 68, WATERLOO ROAD, LIVERPOOL. PARTIES about to Emigrate to America, Canada, or Australia, will receive every information res- pecting the Dates of the Sailings of Ships or Steamers, and Rates of Passage by return o!po^.upou enclo^- ¡¡It; a posifgf stamp for reply.