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jiFFuintmrnt5 fnr tgr lBrrlt. WEDNEIDAY-Abergavenny Petty Sessions. Appeals against poor-rates. THURSDAY—Stow Fair-Caerleon Petty Sessions.-Sale of Furniture at Pen-y-pound, Abergavenny, by Mr. J. Michael.

jGirtb5, J11arringr5, ml fctjjs. BIRTHS. At the "V ulcan Inn, Dock-street, Newport, May 11th, the wife of Mr. John Phillips, of a son. MARRIAGES. At St. Mary's Church, Abergavenny, May 16, Mr. T. E. Tuberville, Neath, to Miss Jane Quickley, Lion-street Abergavenny. At Christchurch, Blackburn, May 4, by Rev. W.BuImer, vicar of Feston, Wilts, assisted by the Rev, R. Moss, TJ'P,' V'car> the Rev. J. Holt Hoerox, to Catherine, tiara daughter of R. Bulmer, Esq., Laygate, Durham. May 18, at Trelleck Grange Church, by the Rev. Jas. Oakley, incumbent, Henry, son of Mr. Alsop Jones, Cayo Farm, Llandenny, to Emily, third daughter of Mr. John Evans, of Llanynant Farm, Trelleck Grange. DEATHS. At Lower Church-street, Chepstow, May 6, Mr. Henry Parratt, coach-builder, aged 72, deeply regretted. At Caerleon, May 9, Reuben, infant son of Mr. Evans. At Maindee, Newport, May 7, Mrs. Mary Ablart, late of Caerleon, aged 61. At Magor, recently, Mrs. Keziah James, aged 72 years. At the Royal Exchange Inn, Swansea, William Jenking for many years a member of the Newport Borough Police Force, aged 54 years. At Ebbw Vale Park, May 10th, Lucy, widow of Edmund Darby, of Coalbrookdale, in her 88th year. At Russell-place, Monmouth. May 15, suddenly, Mr. James Blandford, post-boy at the Beaufort Arms Hotel, aged 67 years,

IT is too late to lock the stable door when the steed is stolen." That instances of the truth of this adage are of daily occurrence is an undeniable fact. In no instance we think does the adage better apply than in cases where in small towns and villages the inhabi- tants month aftar month and year after year neglect to supply themselves with the means of preventing, or at least mitigating, the loss and damage to property through fire, until some day a conflagration of magnitude, entailing the loss of a considerable amount of property, occurs, and awakens them to a sense of their defenceless position.-1 The immense loss of property at Broadclyst a short time since might have been diminished if not averted, had there been a fire engine at, or within easy 'distance of, the village. Although such a calamity has not befallen the town of Usk, the inhabitants of "ye ancient borough" have aroused them- selves, and seeing the importance of having a fire engine in the town have bestirred them- selves in the matter, and to judge from the signs manifested at present, there is no reason to doubt but that in a comparatively short time our townsmen will rejoice in the possession of a fire engine, and that an efficient brigade, who will be willing and able to do combat with the raging element for the protection* of the pro- perty of our neighbours, will be organised in our midst. In our issue of last week we re- ported the proceedings of a public meeting attended by the principal tradesmen of the town which was held on the previous Thursday, in furtherance of the movement for the establish- ment of a fire engine, when all present were most unanimous in their ideas a3 to the neces- sity and desirability of providing a fire engine for the town, and as an earnest that it was not only talk, we have the fact that a sum of up- wards of £ 31 was subscribed in the room towards the desired object. At the meeting referred to a committee composed of some of the most influential and respectable inhabitants was formed for the purpose of carrying out the resolutions unanimously agreed to, and from a perusal of the names of these gentlemen it is more than probable that no exertion cn their part will be wanting to carry out the wishes of the meeting. On Thursday last a meeting of this committee was held, when matters ap- peared to assume a business-like form. The town was divided into districts, and two or three members of the committee were ap- pointed to each district to canvas and collect subscriptions, and from the manner in which -the inhabitants have hailed the movement they are sanguine that the necessary amount can be raised. It was also arranged that a couple of the members of the aforesaid committee should call upon the farmers and householders in the adjacent parishes and canvas for support and assistance and when it is remembered that the inhabitants of the rural districts in the neighbourhood of the town will reap equal benefits with the townspeople in the event of a fire taking place in their holdings, it is thought that the committee will be successful in secur- ing their co-operation. Another question was brought forward at this meeting, and was em- bodied in a resolution to the effect that the secretary communicate with the Clerk of the Peace in the hope that the magistrates of the county may vote a subscription towards the cost of the engine, &c. There is no engine kept by the county at the County Gaol, nor at the Town-hall, where papers of great value are stored, and in case of a fire occurring at either of these establishments, a fire engine in the town would be of incalculable value, and it is to be hoped that this plea on behalf of the in- habitants of Usk will find favor in the sight of the county magnates. It was suggested at the meeting on Thursday that a rate should be levied on the inhabitants of the town, which rate, it is averred, the local authorities have power under the Lighting Act to levy, for the purchase of a fire engine. This suggestion was opposed on the grounds that by thus acting the inhabitants of Usk would be compelled to pay for benefits which the inhabitants of the surrounding districts would share equally with them. We perfectly agree with the chairman's remarks which were adopted, that as they had gone so far they should try if the amount necessary could not be raised by voluntary contributions, and if they did not succeed they could then fall back upon a rate. It is to be hoped, however, that a sufficient amount will be collected, without resorting to the compul- sory method of obtaining funds. The estab- lishment of a fire engine is a matter of the utmost importance, and one which deserves the co-operation of all classes in the locality, who should not be lulled into a sense of secu- rity by the fact that a fire of any magnitude has not occurred here for a great number of years for as the Chairman of the meeting on Thurs- day week remarked, the fact that a fire has not occurred here for a length of time is no guarantee that a conflagration might not occur at any moment."

THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONS FOR IRELAND. Mr. Chichester Fortescue and his advisers hope, by occasional bold strokes, to conceal from the public the vacillating, feeble character of their present Irish Government. -But these enterprises, unhappily at- tempted at just the wrong moment, can only heap ridicule upon the officials at Dublin Castle. A special commission is about to issue for some of the Irish counties that have suffered most from agrarian vio- lence. Its first sitting in the County of Meath is fixed for the first week in July. It is for a matter of four weeks that the county is to be put to the expense of a special commission. The number of persons im- prisoned is not large. It cannot be contended that there was any good reason for this proceeding on the grounds of expediting public justice. When we recollect that this course is adopted by the Govern- ment who, when the magistrates of Westmeath asked for protection for their property and lives some months ago, told these gentlemen to suggest some- thing, its object is plain enough. It is a cheap and ingenious way of getting credit for vigour. Ingenious as it seems, and was doubtless intended to be, its object is too manifest. For twelve months violence was allowed to rage unchecked in Ireland monster meetings assembled to hear seditious speeches from Government supporters. Then for a change, a special commissson sped to Gal way, and its proceedings were an utter failure in the condition of excitement which long impunity had produced. The jurors dare not convict—the judges were hooted out of the town. Further time was allowed to elapse, while Mr. Glad- stone lamented, and Mr. Fortescue asked for sug- gestions, while nothing was done except pour troops into the country. Credit for activity was next claimed by the dismissal of loyal Protestant magis- trates who had ventured to criticise Government. The violence got worse, and the public impatient, and the Coercion Bill passed, but Government rested on their oars, or tried an occasional proclamation, until roused to activity by the attempted assassi- nation of Mr. Eiadcliffe. Agrarianism is still un- checked and four weekg before the assizes a special ewtumission is issued. By alt means let the Govern- take this course, or any other course that will tend to restore crder in Ireland but there should be some other reasoti for such a, measure than the mere anxiety of officials to wash away the disgrace of past mismanagement.Standai d.

Cnuntij IMcllignttt. AT THE State Ball given at Buckingham Palace, by [command of Her Majesty, on Tueiday evening, the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, the Marquis of Worcester, the Earl of Abergavenny, Lord Raglan, Lord Tredegar and Lady Tredegar, were amongst the company present. The invitation list contained the names of upwards of eighteen hundred persons. 40 K, VISITORs.-The following gentlemen yisitors are staying at the Three Salmons HotelSir gandjord Graham, Col. Rocke, Major Pipon, Major iTiilpot, A. Grimble, Esq., Major Bell, Major Hotchkis, G, Rooper, Esq. ASSKSSED TAXES. — On Friday last a meeting of the land-tax and income-tax commissioners was held at the Town Hall, when there were present, G. R. Greenhow-Relph and Edward Lister, Esqrs. Asses scrs and collectors, for the years 1870 and 1871, were appointed for the several parishes in the dtetfict We understand that for the future the house-tax is to be included in the >è-a.me assessment as the income-tax. It would therefore be wtJll if occupiers of tenements were to bear in mind tli&t it is necessary that they s&o'nld make correct returns of jents, as new inaacta-tax assessments have to be madG, UNIVERSITY OF LONDOX.—The list of candidates who have passed the recent General Examinations for Women has just been published, and amongst the names of the successful candidates we notice the following: —"First division, {Catherine Margaret Cad- wallader (Ladies' College, Cheltenham)." The young lady mentioned is daughter of the Rev. James Cad- wallader, Chaplain to the County Gaol, and resides at Usk. ACCIDENT.—A couple of weeks since, as Mr. A. Parker was assisting in the removal of some goods previous to the sale at his residence in Church-street, a large iron bar fell upon his foot, bruising it very much and compelling him to keep to the house for some time. A few days since Mr. Parker received a pecuniary consideration for his injuries from the office of the Briton Medical and Geaeral Insurance Company, to the amount of £11:1. he having been in- sured in that office against accidents of all descrip- tions. THE RIVER.—Thanks to the recent rains the water is now in good order, and some good sport is looked forward to, as there are some nice new fish in the river, and it is expected that there will be a large number up in a couple of days. During the past week but few fish have been taken. On Monday Captain Bazalgette caught a nice salmon, 18|lbs. weight. On Tuesday Major Flamstead took one weighing about 101b., and on the same day Mr. Ber- rington's keeper took one about 91bs weight. On Thursday, Sir Sandford Graham caught a tine fish weighing 121bs THE FIRE ENGINE.—A meeting of the fire engine committee was held at the Town-hall on Thursday, when there were present: A. Waddington, Esq. (in the chair), Messrs. James Jones, grocer, J. F. Powell, H. Williams, Jas. Boulton, jun., H. Thomas, O. Davies, Supt. Llewellin, and J. Hobbis, hon. sec. For the purposes of canvassing the town was divided into districts, and the following gentlemen were ap- pointed to solicit subscriptions in the different dis- tricts, as fotlows:-Castle-parade, Bridge-street, Por- thycarne-street: Messrs. J. F. Powell, H. Williams, and Oliver Davies. Middle-street, Church-street, Twyn and Four Ash-street: Messrs. Herbert Thomas, James Jones, and James Boulton, jun. Walker- street, Baron-street, and New and Old Market- streets Messrs. James Boulton and Thomas Dunn. It was resolved that the Secretary be requested to write to the Clerk of the Peace in hopes that the magistrates would grant » subscription towards the fire engine. Mr. Henry Williams and Mr. James Boulton, jun., made an offer to call upon the farmers in the neighbourhood and canvas for subscriptions, and it was arranged that the secretary should write to the different owners of property in the neighbour- hood in furtherance of the object. Mr. Oliver Davies suggested that instead of soliciting subscriptions from the inhabitants, a rate should be made upon the householders for the purpose of raising the money required. Mr. James Jones opposed this course on the ground that the inhabitants of Usk only would be compelled to pay towards what would be of equal benefit to farmers and others residing in the neigh- bourhood of the town. The Chairman advocated the prosecution of the scheme adopted at the last meeting, when it was proposed to raise the money required by voluntary subscriptions, and if by those means they were unable to raise the required sum, they could then make a rate for the purpose. It was arranged that the next meeting should take place on Thursday, 9th June. A vote of thanks to the chair- man concluded the business. ABERGAVENNY. THE FAIR.—The stock and pleasure fair took place here on Saturday. The attendance of horses, par- ticularly carters, was good, and prices ranged from S5 to £.50. Nags and ponies were few on show, and those of megre quality. Cattle show was good. Cows, with calves, had an upward tendency, the late rains, no doubt, causing such, and prices ranged from £ 11 to £20. Steers, &c did not alter in prices from previous markets. Sheep and pigs were few on show, and slow in sale. The pleasure fair was well repre- sented with shows, &c. In fact, it is said that such an amount of attraction has not offered itself for a number of years. As noted by us a short time since, a motion was passed by the Commissioners that shows should not be allowed to stand on the thorough- fares on the Grofield, and that those that could not find room without occupying the thoroughfare were to go to the cattle market. This notice did not avail for the proprietor of the Lion Hotel issued placards announcing that ground, &c was to be let in a field near the cattle market. This spot appeared to find more favour in the eyes of the showmen than the cattle market, and this field, therefore, was the resort of pleasure-seekers, the Grofield being nearly deserted. The police were actively on the alert, some in plain clothes for the better detection of r< gues, and others in uniform, no doubt deterred many from carrying out their" light-fingered" tricks. The local authorities issued placards stipulating that the hiring fair would take place in the cattle market. But this did not have the desired effect, for the lads and lasses con- gregated at the old rendezvous opposite the new markets, where the principal of the hiring took place, and we hear that an advance of wages was asked by both sexes, and in some cases granted, thus showing'that our labouring classes are looking up. From the hilly" districts excursionists came in vast numbers. By the 11.20 a.m. train from Blaenavon, Hrynmawr. Ebbw Vale, and Tredegar, visitors came in droves, Frogmore-street being for a time literally crowded during the time they passed to the pleasure fair. We hear the railway officials were compelled to put on an extra train to convey these passengers, who numbered between two and three thousand, and who reached home in the evening in safety. The Commissioners prohibited gingerbread stalls in front of the new markets in Cross-street, and a number were consequently erected in Lion-street and Frog- more-street. It is gratifying to be able to notice that the fair was not marked with that amount of noise and drunkenness in the streets which was formally its characteristic. This is due to the vigilance of the police. CnoRAL SOCIETY CONCERT.—The above society gave a concert in the Infants' School-room, Castle- street, on Monday evening last. It being a members' concert, each member was allowed to invite his friends, who mustered well on the occasion, the room being crowded. As this was the last concert and close of the season, it afforded additional attraction 1 he piece selected was The Messiah," which has been given by the society before, and its re-production met with due appreciation. The performers, both male and female, were numerous. Among the soloists were—Mrs. Walford, one of the promoters of the society, and an able assistant to the music department, who sang her solos with much spirit Mrs..Stone, who gave her solos in a sweet musical voice; Miss Harris, who sang her parts well; Miss Allitt, too, as alto soloist, came out in professional style. This young lady, as we have before noted, promises to become a first-class amateur. Mrs Hogan, too, came cAme. in for her share of applause. Amongst the gentlemen soloists were—Rev. — Hogan, Messrs. Stevens, Cross, and Francis, who performed their allotted parts very creditably, Mrs. Kerr Thompson very kindly as usual presided at the piano. One source of regret at this concert was that Mrs. R. 13. Gabb did not appear as a soloist, for the manner in which she gave her solos at a previous concert have ljij.5 made her quite a favourite amongst the lovers of vocal nfji.sip. At the close of the conceit the presi- dent, J. O. 3itl, Esq-s Hanked the company for their attendance, and also the mer¡¡ben;¡ for the manner in which they had executed their parts. H.e thanked Mr. Groves for the trouble he had taken with them, and hoped that the society would progress and mus- ter well next season. THE GAS SUPPLY.—The Commissioners are having new set of gas pipes, larger than those hitherto laid, iff High-street, for the purpose of having a better supply of for Cross-street, Mill-street, and adjacent places. The s?.ark of re-laying is actively pushed on under the snperinteifdeiicg.of the manager, Mr. T. Cross. COUNTY COURT—MAY 12. Before JOHN MAURICE HEEBKBT, Esq, Jun>c;rc, AniocgsJ;$number of unimportant cases beard at this court on Thursday Wits the following Samuel Penn v. Arthur Jane?—This was an action in which complainant sued defendant for £ 50 for coinages sustained by him in an assault which defendant had made upon him on the nth of March.—Mr. Gardner ap- peared for plaintiff, and Mr. G. A. Jones for defen- dant,=-Mr. Gardner opened the case, and in the course of his remarks stated that the sum of £ 50 for which plaintiff sued was not by any means an adequae com- pensation for the injuries he had received, but that he had laid the damages at that sum that he might be enabled to bring the action in the County Court, to obviate the trouble and inconvenience that would neces- sarily follow upon his having the action tried in a supe- rior court and which the plaintiff in his present weak state was not equal to.—In evidence plaintiff deposed that in March last he was in the service of Mr. Joseph Cook, at Llanfoist, and slept at the house of James Workman, the bailiff on the farm at Llanfoist. At a little after one o'clock in the morning of the 11th March, he was awoke by a violent kicking at the outer door, and n a few minutes defendant and a man named James Jenkins came into his room. Defendant was under the influence of drink. Jenkins said I have got a fresh bed-mate for you," and it was afterwards arranged that defendant should sleep there that night with him. About three-quarters of an hour after defendant had been in bed complainant was awoke by his rolling on the top of him. He requested him to get off him and go to the other side of the bed, which he refused to do, and said ————— first. Complainant then attempted to get out, when a struggle took place; but he eventually got out of bed, and was in the act of putting on his stockings. when defendant struck him a severe blow on the head behind the ear, and knocked him down over a chair. As he was getting up defendant caught him by the hair of the head, and beat him with the other fist; defendant knocked him about for the space of nearly a quarter of an hour. He shouted out murder," and after a time managed to scramble out of the room and shut the door, and held it until Workman, who had been aroused by his cries, came to his assistance. Workman fetched some men from the stables. Complainant went to his home the following morning and Dr. Tuckett attended him. He was in bed for a fortnight after the assault, and had vomited blood two or three times a day for two or three weeks, and had not been able to do any work since. On the morning after the assault be told defendant that he would take £ 5, the doctor's charge, and loss of time, to settle the matter.—James Workman and his wife, who were sleeping in the house on the night of the assault, heard a noise in complainant's room, and heard him call- ing out Murder, and on coming out saw him outside his bedroom door bleeding very much. He had evidently been much abused, and appeared very weak and faint. There was a quantity of blood about the room, and a large pool of blood near the door where plaintiff was standing.—John Jenkins, the man who had taken defen- dant to the house, stated that defendant was drunk and he helped to undress him and put him into bed with Penn. Between one and two o'clock Workman came and called him from the stables. He went into the house and went upstairs into plaintiff's bedroom, and saw Jones sitting up in the bed. The room was covered with blood. Asked Jones what he had been doing. He said he had been giving the old man what for, and that he would give him more and pretty near kill him if he could find him. Defendant was almost wild.—Dr. Tuckettt deposed to attending complainant on the day after the assault, and had attended him ever since. His eyes were greatly swollen and lie was very much bruised. He was in a very nervous and excitable state, and had received a great shock to his nervous system. He (wit- ness) thought he would never be so well as before.—In cross-examination he said that when lie first saw plain- tiff he was suffering from very bad contusions and fright. The palsy might be produced by such anassault as had been described.—Two witnesses, named James and Lewis, were called, who stated that defendant had not enjoyed, very good health previous to the assault. He trembled a little on his left side, but not on his right as he had done since the attack made upon him by Jones. Before the assault he was able to work, but had not done any since.—For the defence Arthur J mes, the defendant, was called, who alleged that Penn brushed against him in bed first and then got up and struck him. Defendant followed and struck him once or twice in retaliation.In cross-examination defendant said that lie was perfectly sober, and although he could not undress himself, it was not on account of his being drunk.—After some remarks from his Honor, judgment was given for plaintiff—dam- ages, £30. POLICE COURT.—WEDNESDAY. Before R. REES, Esq., (chairman,) Captain AMIEL, and JAMES HUMFRAY, Esq. Who Killed tht Cat—Matthew Jenkins was charged with having maliciously maimed and killed a cat, the pro- perty of Joseph Hickman, labourer.—Mr. Jones appeared for complainant, and Mr. Gardner for defendant.—Com- plainant's advocate called witnesses to prove that defen- dant did wilfully kill the cat.Mr. Gardner, for the defence, contended that the cat was killed while in the act of killing a cock pheasant, the property of defendant's father, and diat the cat had previously been seen taking chickens and pigeons, and that the father of defendant killed the cat. Mr. Gardner also quoted Acts which jus- tified the destruction of the cat.—Case dismissed. Illegal Hoars,—William Harris, of the Queen Inn, Garndyrris, for keeping his house open during prohibited hours, on Sunday, May 6th. was lined 2s. 6d. and costs. -For a like offence, Mary Rosser. Dog Inn, Monk-street was similarly fiued.-She pleaded being ignorant of the law, having only just commenced business.—The Bench cautioned her as to her future conduct. Riding without Reins.—John Morgan was discharged with a caution for riding without reins in the parish of Llanvihangel-nigh-Usk. < Setting Fire to Gorse.—James Lewis was summoned for having set fire to gorse ou the Derry Hill, causing damage to property, value Is.—The agent, Mr. Harris, did no wish to press the charge, but hoped this would be a caution in future. In this case forty-nine yards of hedge-row was burnt and if such had not been stopped it would have reached a coppice wood, and thus have caused great damage to property —Fined 5s. and costs, the Bench hoping it would be a caution to others -The Clerk, Mr. Batt, expounded the law which stipulates that if damage to heather amounted to £5, the perpetrator would be liable to six months' imprisonment, and a similar propor-ion of imprisonment for a greater destruc- tion of property. An Excise Case.—John Daniel, butcher, Crickhowell, was summoned by the Supervisor of Inland Revenue, for having, on the 25th of November last, sold game with- out having taken out a licence, whereby he was liable to a penalty of £ 20,—Defendant's wife appeared and stated that she had bought a hare off Mr. Davies, fishmonger, on the day in question, for Mrs. Jones, of the Nag's Head, and gave 3s. for it.—The Supervisor quoted Acts bearing on the point, and said that such proceedings were defrauding the revenue, -unjust to those who deal in game and pay for licenses, and it opened facilities for poachers, who could easily dipose of game.—Mrs. Jones said she had authorised Mrs. Daniels to purchase the hare off Davies, and stated that she had bought two pheasants off Mrs. Daniel at the same time. — Mrs. Daniel strongly denied this, and said that Mrs. Jones was nasty to her because they owed her husband some money, for which they had sent in a bill.A good deal of bandying went on with the two women, which, however, did not alter the case.—Fined £5 a quarter of the full penalty. An application for a mitigation of the penalty was refused. TREDEGAR. ACCIDENT,—On Thursday a very serious accident befel a young girl in Georgetown, She was taking some tea and eatables to the works, and when going under the railway bridge while a certain cart and dog- cart were passing each other, she thought to clear the dog-cart, but, changing her mind, crossed to allow the cart to pass. The driver did not see her, and as he drove close to the wall to avoid a collision, the poor girl was knocked down and fearfully cut about the head. The blood flowed copiously from the wound in the head. The girl was taken home, and a messenger was at once sent in search of medical assistance. CHEPSTOW. FRIGHTFUL FALL FROM A HOUSE.—On Friday evening last Valentine Arthur, a lad employed in the repairs of a house in High-Street, occupied by Mr. George Mereweather, fell from the scaffolding, a great height. He was carried home quite insensible, but under the skilful treatment of Dr. Lawrence he is now progressing favourably. BOARD op GUARDIANS.—The usual weekly meeting of this board was held on Saturday last, W. Æ, Seys, Esq., in the chair. The master reported the number of inmates as 120, against 120 last week, and 106 the corresponding week of last year. Vagrants relieved, 29 Balance in han,d, £71,1 15s, ld. A letter from Mr. Stephens's assistant was read, stating that he had given a wrong contract for the turn-stiles, instead of four pounds ten shillings, it should have been nine pounds. The contract being broken, the question was postponed. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE,—On Monday a girl named Lee, in the service of Mr. R. Hawkesford, wine mer- chant of this town, attempted to commit suicide by cutting her throat. It appears that she had been stealing spirits, and Mr. Hawkesford ordered her to oleave the house. She went upstairs for the purpose of getting her clothes, and Mrs. Hawkesford, thinking her a long time, followed her to see where she was Finding her bedroom door locked, Mrs. Hawkesford burst it open, and found the poor girl lying on the floor in a pool of blood with her throat cut. 11 Dr. White, who was immediately sent for, was quickly in atten- dance and sewed up the wound. Great fears are entertained as to her recovery. It is supposed she must have fainted away while committing the act, as 11 her throat was only cut for about two inches. I RHYMNEY. DISTKESSIKG CASE OF SUICIDE.—Great excitement prevailed here on Sunday morning last through the rumour that a well-known man, named David De- lahie, had committed suicide on Saturday night. Upon inquiry, the following particulars were gleaned: The deceased lived with his brother, the well-known marine-store dealer, in Havard's-row. Deceased had shown some peculiar symptoms during the day, but no one ever suspected that he contemplated self- destruction. He left the house about seven o'clock in the evening, and as he had not returned at twelve o'clock, his brother went to the stable to see if he had been there, when he discovered a quantity of blood. He immediately proceeded to the loft above when he discovered the deceased with a fearful gash in his throat, extending about three inches in length. The windpipe and jugular vein were cut through. He instantly raised an alram, and assistance speedily came, but too late to be of any avail.-An inquest was held on Wednesday, at the Royal Arms Inn, before W- H. Brewer, coroner.—Mary Ann Bevan said: I am the wife of William Bevan. I saw the deceased on Saturday morning about nine o'clock, standing at the backdoor of the house where he lived. He came after me into my house. He appeared in rather a wild state. I asked him if he had seen my children; he gave me no answer, hut walked out. He came in again about eleven o'clock. I asked him then if he had finished his work. He gave me no answer then, but walked out. He came in again about two o'clock, and asked me what time it was. I told him and him, and he went out as quick as he could. I did not see him afterwards.—Dr. Hall Redwood said: About twelve o'clock on Saturday night. I was called to see a man who had cut his throat. On arriving at the place I found the body quite cold. There was a gash about two inches long in the throat. On examination of the wound I found that the appearance of the cut was not as though the razor had been simply drawn across the throat, but it appeared as though the point had keen pushed in. I have no hesitation in saying that it was done by deceased himself. From the appearance of the wound on the neck it was a most determined suicide. A verdict to the effect that deceased committed ruicide while in an unsound state of mind was Set Liriied. + MONMOUTH. THE Mop.At the Monmouth May fair a great number of sheep were exhibited, and fetched from 7 £ d. to Sd. per lb. Cattle were not numerous, but "2 realised from 7td, to 8d. per lb. Pigs were very scarce, and fetched advanced prices. Heifers with calves realised about £ 15. Barren heifers fetched front L12 to 2-16 A great number of cattle and sheep were consigned for sale to Mr. Court, and to Mr. Nelmes, auctioneers.—In the pleasure fair there was an unusual number of shows of a promiscuous character, (several, indeed almost all of them came in town on Saturday,) all showing some curiosities, such as a human head without a body, and the largest and most powerfullest draught horse in the world, and other remarkable sights. Shooting galleries, pho o- graphic saloons, roundabouts, &c., were abundant. t'here were no cases of picking pockets, and of drunkenness very few. Indeed, it is many years since the people conducted themselves so well at a. mop fair. No accident occurred to any one, probably on account of the indefatigable exertions of the Superintendent and the police force to prevent acci- dents by keeping clear places for stock and vehicles to pass. FECUNDITY.—Not eleven months ago the wife of Edward Green, a laborer, living in Nailor's. lane, gave birth to twins; and on Sunday week, the 1st of May, she gave birth to three boys, one of whom was still- born, and another has since died. This is increasing and multiplying without possibility of mistake. Eleven years ago a woman living in Wyebridge-lane gave birth to three children; and twins are of frequent occurrence in the town. FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT—TWO PERSONS DIWWNED. On the morning cf Monday last a fatal accident occurred to a boating party on the river Wye, near this town. A party of four bandsmen of the Mon- mouthshire Miiitia went up the river in a small gun- wale-rigged pleasure-boat, leaving the wharf at Monmouth about a quarter to twelve. A pretty strong breeze prevailed at the time, and to save themselves trouble, the wind blowing full up the river, they hoisted a small sail. Near the Wyaston Leys, at a place called the Boys' Rocks, where the water is deep and the current above strong, the boat capsized, and the four were precipitated into the water. Two of them (W. Phillips and — Helps), the former a buglar and the latter a drummer in the militia, being swim- mers, succeeded, after a. hard struggle, in getting to the bank; the other two, W. Williams and H. Goss, not being able to swim, were drowned. The alarm was soon raised by some women who were at work in a field near, and a number of boatmen from Mon- mouth arrived upon the scene. The officers of the militia were also soon upon the spot, and rendered every assistance in their power towards the recovery of the bodies. About half past one o'clock the body of Williams was found within a few yards of the place where lie was seen to go down, and, a fatigue party having been formed from militiamen on the bank, the body was conveyed to the Barrack Hospital. It is a strange circumstance that Goss, who is the son of one of the non-commissioned officers of the staff, had but recently returned from a voyage to Africa, on board a. man-of-war. The event has, it may naturally be supposed, cast the profoundest gloom over the town Williams leaves a widuw, but no family; and the deceased Goss was a single young man, apparently about twenty-four years of age An inquest was held at the White Swan Hotel, on Wednesday, before E. D. Batt, Esq. The evidence of the two survivors of the lamentable occurrence (Helps and Phillips) was taken, and from their state- ments it appeared that they started in company with the two deceased—Williams (aged 28) and Goss (aged 26) from Monmouth at about half-past eleven o'clock, and that as soon as they had cleared the bridge they hoisted a sail, Helps taking the tiller ropes, and Goss, one of the deceased, managing the sail. A ft esh breeze was blowing at the time, but all went well until the party got to the second stream, called the Boys' Rocks," when Goss attempted to turn the boat by tacking. They were aboqt to turn when the boat heeled over and filled with water, Goss still holding the sheet Phillips jumped over the side and made for the bank, when, hearing the cries of Helps, who had got the tiller-ropes fast round his legs, and assisted him to shallow water. By this time the boat had turned keel upwards and Goss and Williams, the two deceased, were clinging to her. The two survivors made several attempts to reach and rescue them, but were uuab:e to do so, owing to the rapidity of the stream. A few minutes afterwards both disappeared, and were not seen until their bodies were recovered some hours afterwards -The Coroner observed that it was very evident none of those in the boat knew how to manage í10 sail, or tl^ey never would have attempted to turn by tacking, ur when they found her heeling, they would hare let the rope go. —A verdict of Death from drowning was returned. ■ —4 CAKRLKON. SUDDEN DEATH -On Friday last a Mrs. Margaret- Collins, residing at, Llanthewy Vach, dropped down dead suddenly. Up to the time of her death deceased was apparently in the enjoyment of good health.— An inquest was held on the body on Monday at the Farmers' Arms, Llanthewy, before W. 11 Brewer, Esq., coroner.