County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertiser Abergavenny and Raglan Herald Usk and Pontypool Messenger and Chepstow Argus

tion will be made to Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace assembled at the next Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Monmouth, at Usk, in the said County, for an order for DIVERTING and STOPPING UP a PART of a CERTAIN HIGHWAY in the Parish of LLANDENNY, in the said County, leading from the Village of Llandenny towards Cold Harbour (which said part of the said Highway adjoins and leads out of the Village of Llandenny, and is 95 yards or there- abouts in length, and contains 24| perches or there- abouts), and for making in lieu thereof a New Part of the said Highway 90 yards or thereabouts in length, and 20 feet in width, through the Garden there on the North and North-east of the said part of the said present Highway, and the Meadow there on the West and South-west of the same Highway respectively, belonging to JOHN ETHEBING-TON WELCH ROLLS, Esquire. AND THAT the Certificate of Two Justices, having viewed the same, and having found upon such view that the said part of the said present Highway may be diverted and turned as before- mentioned, so as to make the same nearer and more commodious to the Public, with the Plan of the Old and proposed New Parts of the said Highway, will be lodged with the Clerk of the Peace for the said County, on the 24th day of May next. The Raglan and Trelleck Highway Board by J. ENDELL POWLES, April 19, 1870. Clerk, Pro. tem. To the Overseeers and Churchwardens

of the Parish of Usk. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE to ask vou to Convene a VESTRY MEETING on THURSDAY, the 19th day of May instant, to consider the Salary of the Assistant-Oveisecr.' JOHN EDWARDS. Usk, May 11th, 1870. S USEFUL HOUSEKEEPER, by a Farmer's Daughter, aged Thirty, respectably connected, a ;tire and trustworthy, and experienced in domestic arrangements. Good references. Z. Z., 18, Oakfield Road, Penge, London. ANTED IMMEDIATELY, a steady, sober MAN, of good character, to lead an Entire Cart Horse. Address R. B., Raglan. ANTED, GOOD HOUSE PAINTERS. Apply to PRICE <FC ROBEKTS, Painters, &c., Usk. WANTED, an intelligent LAD not under Four- teen Years of Age. Apply at the Office of this Paper. TO BE SOLD, a Spanish-mahogany Semi-circular SIDEBOARD, 7 feet 6 inches long and 3 feet broad, fitted with two cupboards, wine and spirit drawers, and three other drawers.-Apply "A. B. Post Office, Usk. TO BE SOLD. A Strongly-built compact PONY PHAETON, with or without Harness.—Apply P. Observer Office, Usk. WANTED TO PURCHASE, a Pony BASKET CARRIAGE, in good condition,—Apply, stating price, J. M. Observer Office, Usk. COTTAGE TO LET.—Several Labourers' COT- TAGES to let at Llanvair Kilgeddin, from the 1st of MAY next.—Apply to Mr. WATKINS, High Mead-Regular Work on farm if required. IMPORTANT NOTICE. -09A Ann obtained by an Invest- oUOUjUUU ment of £ 1 in a bona fide Money Tran- saction, established and guaranteed by Government. For Prospectus (which will be sent gratis), apply by letter, addressed Mr. J.A.RINCK, No. 14, Duke-street, Adelphi, London, W.C. PUBLIC NOTICE. A FIRST-CLASS PIG for the use of tin Public at Mr. GOUGH'S, the Ilill Farm, Trostrey. Terms, 2s. 6d. GENUINE PEIUJYIAI GUANO. THE above valuable Manure direct from the Government Guano Agents; also PURE DISSOLVED BONES, BONE SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME, AND OTHER ARTIFICIAL MANURES, Kept in Stock, and Sold, delivered Free at all Rail- way Stations by J. S. STONE, NEWPORT, MON. Dock-street Implement Works, Newport, Mon., April 20th, 1870. PRICE ONE SHILLING. THE KITCHEN, FRUIT, & FLOWER GARDEN, CONTAINING Remarks on Soils, Manures, Seed-sowing, and Planting Vegetables } Planting, Grafting, Budding, Pruning, and Training Fruit Trees; Layin^-out and cultivating the most popular Flowers and Shrubs Diseases and Insects injurious to each department, and Calendar of Monthly operations, with a number of Cuts, to assist the Amateur in Budding, Grafting, and Training Fruit Trees. To be had at the "COUNTY OBSERVER OFFICE," and of all Booksellers. W. E. WATERS, TAILOR, DRAPER, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER, &c., BRIDGE STREET, USK, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has taken the AGENCY for Nicoll's Fashionable Registered Waterproof Guinea Summer Over-Uoats, ALSO FOR THEIR PATENT RUG PALETOT FOR TRAVELLING. W. E. W. has a Large Assortment of Cloth of the best manufacture on hand, and beks to assure the Public that all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention, and be executed in first-class style. P. J. PULLING, GROCER AND GENERAL IRONMONGER, BRIDGE STREET, USK, BEGS to inform his Friends and Patrons that MESSRS. HORNSBY & SONS have appointed him AGENT for the Sale of their Prize Ploughs, Mowing Machines, and Agricultural Implements Of all descriptions also that he has been appointed AGENT for Messrs. Ransomes, Simms, and Head's Ploughs, Horse Rakes, &c., &c. PAINLESS DENTISTRY GUARANTEED. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. W OPPO^EllimN^iROSS Ei N XISXS railwafstation,loni)on The Oldest Established English Dentists. By appointment to the Royal Household, THIRTIETH YEAR OF ATTENDANCE IN MONMOUTHSHIRE AND HEREFORDSHIRE. APPOINTMENTS FOR 1870. MONMOUTH-Every Fourth MONDAY, at Mr. J. Powell's, Plumber, Monnow-street.—Next visit, MONDAY, MAY 30. ABERGAVENNY—Every alternate TUESDAY, at Mr. GORVIN'S, Saddler, next door to the Angel Hotel.- Next visit, TUESDAY, MAY 17, and TUESDAY, MAY 31.); HEREFORD—Every alternate WEDNESDAY, at Mr. Webster's, Surveyor, 151, St. Owens-street, corner Of Offa Street.-Next visit, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, and WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1. r ATTENDANCE FROM TEN TO FOUR. r PAINLESS DENTISTRY WITHOUT THE USE OF eHLOROFORMi MESSRS. MOSELY have secured by royal letters patent the exclusive us^of the ",Alexodyne." JLJjL This preparation is recommended by the medical profession as introducing an entirely new era in dentistry, as being the quickest, easiest, and only really effectual process for the perfectly painless accomplishment of all per- taining to dental surgery. In addition to the utter impossibility of pain during operation, the advantages secured by Messrs. MOSELY'S patented system are—artificial teeth surpassing all others for economy, durability, mastication, articulation, and natural appearance. Being indestructible, they never change colour or dqcay they excel for com- fort because their elasticity and unerring fit enable them to support and render useful loosd and decayed teeth they are worn with such ease and comfort even over the most tender gums and sensitive stumps that the wearer speedily forgets that the deficiencies of nature have been supplied by art. o For the efficacy, utility, and success of system, vide Lancet. Tooth Extraction guaranteed painless, 10s. 6d. each tooth. No fee charged for extractions when th, better description of artificial are required. TEETH from 5s. each. SEIS from 5 to 30 GUINEAS, tear ranted. All their Artificial Teeth being constructed in their own work-rooms in London, Messrs. Mosely are enabled to place at the disposal of their patients those higher resources of the Dental Art unattainable in the provinces, except at the trouble and expense of a journey to the Metropolis. London Establishment—30, Berners-street, Oxford-street; and 448, Strand, (opposite the Charing-eross Railway Station,) where patients visiting London will meet with every attention, free of charge. All Consultations and every Information FREE. NO CONNECTION WITH ANY ONE OF THE SAME NAME. CITY OF GLOUCESTER BREWERY COMPANY. .CA- JL WILLIAM BAYLISS, j OOA.H. MERCHANT, -q.SK:s i, I HAS been appointed by Messrs BEAMAN, JEANS, & Co., of the CITY OP J€rLOUCBSTBB BRBWBRT (and late Brewer at Messrs. BASS & Co.'s), AGENT for the Sale of their GELEBHATBD ALES" which he will deliver from his STORES, at the CROSS KEYS INN, USK, at the fallowing PRICES:- | 9(^s- 118fa"°ns- 36 Gallons. XAle 7s.6d. 15s. Od. 30 0d XX Ale 9s. Od. 18s. Od. Sfis 0d' XXX Ale lis. 6d 22s. 6d. JJJ* JJ' East India Family Pale Ale 9s. Od. 18s. Od. 368: Od: XXX Irish Stout 12s. Od. 24s. Od. 486. Od. All Ales sent out by the City of Gloucester Brewery Company are Brewed upon the Burton principle, and equal to them in strength and flavour. BELLAMY AND COMPANY, ABERGAVENNY, JJfiSPECTFULLY invite attention to their varied stock of CHOICE WINES. _u- Sherries 20s. to 60s. per dozen. Champagnes 29s. 6d. to 96s. per doz. Ports 20s. to 120s. „ Chablis, Sauterae, Hock, Sparkling Clarets 12s. to 5Gs. Moselle, and a, selection, of CHOICE FRENCH AND GERMAN WINES. Fine Burton Ales, 21s. per 18 gallons; Dublin Porter, 21s. per kil.; Bass's Ale and Guinness's Stout, 4s. per dozen, imperial pint bottles. ESTABLISHED 1775. j BORVICKS' I BAKING POWDER •ri HAS BEEN AWARDED t r .{ TWO GOLD MEDALS, FOR ITS SUPERIORITY OVER A L OTHERS. j j< LAWES' MANURES WERE the first Chemical Manures manufactured and introduced, and have been in use for Tw#nty-»ight years with great success. The supply for the present season is now ready for delivery at the Factors, all in first-rate condition. LAWES' PATENT TURNIP MANURE. LAWES' DISSOLVED BONES. LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME. I LAWES' WHEAT, BARLEY, AND MANGEL MANURBS. LAWES' CORN AND GRASS MANURES. Orders for GENUINE PERURVIAN GUANO, NITRATE OF SODA, SULPHATE OF AJfJf OAIIA, SHOULD BE SENT DIRECT TO JOHN BENNET LAWES. HEAD OFFICE DUBLIN. SHREWSBURY. CARDIFF. 59, Mark Lane, B.C., I 22, Eden Quay. Market Sueef. | Womanby Street. London A G Ja 1 o :— Smith Wales Mercantile Co. Brecon John Davies Pontardulais T. D. Davies" Llanboidy, SI. Clears, HW C. F. Leehmere Fownhope N. and F. Willmott Pontypool D. P. Davies Pumpsaint, Llandillt, Tucker Brothers Abergavenny John Phillpotts Skenfrith Carmarthen P David Neath Thomas Hallen Raglan J.P.Edwards Pylt J'jones Evans Pencadaer J.H.Sunderland. Hereford Irfon Coal Co. Glancamddur, Ll* K.H. Hancorne Oystermouth, Swansea Joseph Morris Longhope, nr. Ross g anarch via Knighfrn Sumuel Davies St. Clears F. Thomas Merthyr Tydvil W. Timothy -Now Quay D Hughes. Gwernagle Richard C arrow Johnston* Hall, W. Baker. New House, Wilcrick, Magtr Thomas Jones Aberayron Haverfordwest Jones and Powell Usk W. Davies. Whitland J.Jenkins Llangadock, Carmarthen E. J. Price Penalt Farm, King Ceplt James Gordon"' Gower, nr. Swansea D. T. Davies Llancawel, Llandillo R.Jones Aberystuith J. W. Davies Dalepoimt W. Thomas Hall street, Llanelly D. G. Davies Bridge, Cardigan Thomas James Fishguard ESTABLISHED 1812, H & T PROCTOR, AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTS, CATHAY, BRISTOL, PREPARED BONE IfcwdZ-AJXTTTIRIBS, For GRASS, CORN, ROOT, and other CROPS; also, BONE SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME. WORKS BRISTOL, BIRMINGHAM, CHESTER, AND WARWICK. STORES AT THE MODERATOR BOAT COMPANY'S WHARF, NEWPORT. MR. COOKS. SUN IICN, ABERGAVENNY. MR. G. WATERS, COAL WHARF, CHEPSTOW. MR. T. R. HYAM, WYE BRIDGE STREET, MONMOUTH. DR. MOORE'S PILLS. (EDWARDS') THE Safest and Best MEDICINE for affec- JL tions of the Liver, Stomach, and Kidneys, and derangements of the prima via. In Boxes, with Directions, 7Jd., Is. lid., and 2s. 9d. EdwaMs' Alterative Powders, For Children in Measles, Scarlatina, Hooping Cough, Croup, Convulsions, Teething, Small Pox, Thrush, Re- laxation of the Bowels, Worms, Local Inflammation, Glandular Swellings, Distention and Hardness of the Body, accompanied with loss of appetite and wasting of the limbs; also in recent Coughs and Colds, they are very efficient in removing the Tightness of the Chest and Difficulty of Respiration, and in every disease attended with fever they will be found truly valuable. They do not produce the debilitating results arising from the ex- hibition of drastic purgatives, but their action is mild, and consists in gently restoring the functions. They may be safely given to an infant a few days old -to those of maturer age, and to those advanced in life. I. the preparation of these Powders a great difficulty is obviated, and a desirable end obtained, as children will take them with as much facility as a piece of sugar or a lozenge. Directions for Use given with the Powders. To be had at EDWARDS', CHEMIST, adjoining the Post-office, Usk. Red and Black Water in Cattle. AN INFALLIBLE REMEDY. PREPARED to Order by Sydney Lewis, from an P old Recipe used by his Father, the late Mr. James Lewis, afterwards, by his Brother, the late Mr. Isaac Lewis, veterinary surgeons, of Raglan. Sold in Packets, 2s. each, by the PROPRIETOR ONLY, at his Residence, Raglan. N.B.— The great efficacy of this remedy has been well known to the greater part of the Farmers of Monmouthshire for the last sixty years. A PIC-NIC will take place at LLANDENNY SCHOOL, On Monday Afternoon, May 16th, 1870. Tickets, including Tea and Dancing, Two Shilling. each. The LLANARTH BAND will be in attendance. Hay, Straw, and Potatoes. WANTED a FEW TONS WEEKLY, or a Person to Purchase the same. Apply to ALFRED PENNY, Hay and Potatoe Merchant, Oxford-road, Sheffield. Boot and Shoe Manufactory, 16, CROSS STREET, ABERGAVENNY- (Established upivcirds of Thirty Years.) MEYANS begs to invite attention to the exten- • 8ive assortment of BOOTS and SHOES now in Stock suitable for the present Season, comprising upwards of TEN THOUSAND PAIRS. Lady's good Elastic Boots 3s. 6d. per pair Gentlemens' ditto 7s. 6d. it Top and Hunting Boots made to order equal to any London House. M. E. wishes to call especial attention to the Improved FISHING BOOTS, or Trading Boots, made of the best materials. These Boots are most durable, and will stand for several Seasons. They have been much ap- proved of by all who have used them. v Directions for Self-measurement on application. THE SHILLING PACKET OF STATIONERY containing 48 sheets of Note Paper, 50 Envelope* sheet of Blotting Paper, Stick of Wax, Steel Pen, Holder, and Black-lead Pencil. Sold by J. H. CLARK, Bookseller, Usk, I BROWN & POLSON'S CORN FLOU-R IS GENUINE. PREPARED SOLELY FROM MAIZE—INDIAN CORN. TO OBTAIN EXTRA PROFIT BY THE SALE Cheap Qualities bearing a False Name Are sometimes unscrupulously substituted instead of BROWN AND POLSON'S CORN FLOUR, Which is prepared solely from Maize-Indian Corn. BROWN AND POLSON were the first to adopt the name Corn Flour, and they art greatly interested in maintaining its reputation, which is liable to be discredited by the unwarrantable appropriation of the name to articles of a different character. BROWN & POLSON'S CORN FLOUR, With Milk for Children's Diet. BROWN & POLSON'S B CORN FLOUR, to thicken Soupg and Saucei. BROWN & POLSON'S CORN FLOUR, to thicken Beef-tea. BROWN & POLSON'S B CORN FLOUR, for Custards. BROWN & POLSON'S B CORN FLOUR, for Blanc-mange. ROWN & POLSON'S B CORN FLOUR, for Puddingi. PE A R L I N A Is rich in albuminoui properties. Prepared by BROWN and POLSON. P E A R L I N A JL Is rich in fleih-forming properties. Prepared by BROWN and POLSON. EAELINA Has the sustaining properties of Oatmeal, without being so heating. PE A R L I N A May be used with or without Milk. Prepared by BROWN and POLSON. E A R L I N A Boiled with water, and a little salt, is the most digestable Supper. p For Breakfast. JL ForBreaMast. Prepared by BROWN and POLSON. E A R L~I N A For Baked Puddings. Prepared by BROWN and POLSON. PE A R L I N A For Plum Puddings. Prepared by BROWN and POLSON PE A R L I N A Rscipss upon each Paekage. Price 6d. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND PRIVATE FAMILIES. NO one should be without HANCOCK'S PATENT BUTTER MACHINE, for washing Butter from all traces of Milk and Acid; also for cooling and making it firm in hot weather without touching with the hand, and for removing the flavour of turnips, and turning Salt Butter into Fresh for daily use, by the action of Cold Water only; also for pressing Juices from Fruits, mashing Potatoes, Turnips, and Carrots. This Machine mashes Potatoes into orna-. mental forms, at the same time being as fine as flour. -Sole Agents for Pontypool and district:—Messrs DAVIES, SON, and SANDBROOK, Crane-street, where it may be seen daily, and its capabilities tested