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PANTEG. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD. The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday even- ing last, when the members present were Messrs. A. A. Williams (Chairman), John Williams, J. Jen- kins, T. Stedman, J. Rosser, AV. Parker, and H. J. Parkhurst. The minutes of the last meeting having been read by the Clerk, Mr. T. Williams, and confirmed, the Surveyor's report was read as follows GENTLEMEN,—As ordered by the Board at its last meeting, I made a tracing of the present width and length of Treherbert-road, showing the additional land required for widening and improving the road in ques- tion, and submitted the same to A. A. Williams, Esq., land agent to the Trustees of the Pontypool Park Estate, who kindly promised to forward the application to the Trustees, for a grant of the land required for the above purpose. I also wrote to the assistant-seoretary of the railway department respecting the public paths in the parish over which the Newport, Caerleon, and Pontjpool Rail- way will run. I The widening of Sebastopol-road by William Pardoe, will be finished in a few days, if the weather should prove favourable. Mr. Pardoe has seen Treherbert-road, and will under- take to do the labour for the sum named m his tender. I have collected during the mont:h| £ <30 Is. lid. of the highway rate, and paid the same to the Treasurer, as per bank account. As sanitary inspector of the parish, I received a letter from the relieving-officer of the district, that a case, that had proved fatal, of confluent small-pox had occurred in Sebastopol Schoolhouse. I immediately sent disinfec- tants to the house, gave instructions to destroy the bed and clothes, and sent a man with hot lime to wash the rooms. I have given notice that ali persons who have not been vaccinated within seven years should be re- vaccinated, and this has in most cases been attended to. Hoping the Board will sanction prompt measures with a view of stamping out any contagions disease which may break out in the parish, I am. Gentlemen, your obedient servant, J. GOODENOUGH, Mr. John Williams brought forward a complaint by Messrs. Cousin and Brew, relative to manure being brought by canal from Newport to Sebastopol; and, as they considered that during the prevalence of small-pox this might be the means of spreading con- tagion, the Surveyor was directed to take steps to get the said manure removed immediately, and to prevent any more being brought there. The Surveyor was directed to write to Mr. Wood, engineer of the proposed Pontypool and Caerleon Rail way, urging upon him the necessity for providing a foot-bridge over that line near Sebastopol. The Treherbert-road was next discussed, and it appeared that the Park Trustees would give the land on the understanding that a proper fence be made and laid, and given up to the owners when laid in a proper manner Mr. Pardoe's tender was read, and it was accepted for as much as was intended to be done, the Board considering it not advisable at the present to attempt more than the widening and the fencing. A conversation then took place as to small-pox, and the Surveyor was instructed to take all legal measures to prevent the spread of that horrible dis- ease, and to stamp it out in his district. Cheques were signed for 91 lis. 6d. for bills, and E5 4s. wages.

USE. PENNY READINGs.-The fourth entertainment of this season came off on Tuesday last. The hall was much crowded, and the programme seemed to give great satisfaction, the readings, singing, and music being more suitable to the mass of the audience than they sometimes are. In fact, most people seem to think that the two last entertainments have been more popular than any given. Edward Lister, Esq., presided, and in his opening address said it was the tirst time they had met together in the year, and he wished they may enjoy a happy one. The passed year towards its close was fraught with intense anxiety on account of the state of the Prince of Wales's health, and the loyal and sympathising feelings of the nation had been displayed in a very marked degree. They were happy to find the Prince was now in a fair way to recovery of health, and he hoped, as no doubt they all did, that he may be spared for many years. He hoped the present year would prove a prosperous one. (Cheers.) PKOGRAMME. Reading—A Ghost Story—Rev. W. H. Wrenford Song-Oh, give me freedom ever-Miss Jenkins Music—0, ye Tears-Miss Holmes Song-The Liquid Gem—Miss M. J. Lewis Reading—The Maniac Skater—Mr. Oliver Davies Song-Simon the Cellarer—Mr, John Jenkins Music—The Bells of Aberdovey-Miss Bessie Macfarlane Song—Mr. Robert Davies Reading—The Tales of Yorkshire-Mr. William Creese Song—'Tis but a Faded Flower-Miss Jenkins Music-Blue Bells ot Scotland-Miss Holmes Song—Mr. Robert Davies Reading-Master F. Edwards Song—The White Squall-Mr. John Jenkins Song-Home, Sweet Home-Miss M. J. Lewis Duet-The Gipsy Countess-Mr. and Miss Jenkins U SIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. The Inspector's report, dated 2nd January, with reference to the inspection is as follows:—"The three-Jower standards read well the upper fairly. Writing and spelling fair. Arithmetic is the weakest point, especially in the third and sixth standards. Discipline is moder- ately fair, and should be stricter. The mistress now gives only an hour's lesson to a class in the morning, and teaches the sewing. I have therefore made no entry on her certificate. The premises are much in need of repair, and the light needs im- provement.^—P. R. SANDEOKD. EIGHTH MON. RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.—The Captain's annual dinner is fixed to take place on Wednesday next, at the Three Salmons' Hotel, when a full muster is particularly requested. ODD-FELLOWSHIP.—The annual reunion of the members of the Loyal Victoria Lodge of Odd- Fellows, (2678, Manchester Unity,) as announced in our advertising columns, will be held at the Lodge- house (Castle Hotel), on Monday next, when it is hoped there will be a large assemblage of members of the Order as well as of other friends. LIGHTING INSPECTORS' MEETING. A Vestry Meeting was held on Friday the 5th of January, for the purpose of passing the accounts for the past year and electing Inspectors for the ensuing year. In consequence of the absence of the assis- tant overseer, the accounts could not be audited, but the following persons were appointed inspectors, viz Rev. J. Cadwallader, and Messrs. W- C. Carbonell, Henry Williams, and D. L. Jones, to act with the present inspectors, Messrs. C. Miller, W. Jerrom, J. H. Preer, S. Smith, and T. Morgan. The meeting was then adjourned to Tuesday last, Mr. R. Roberts, churchwarden, in the chair. The accounts and vouchers laid before the meeting shewed as follows ::— Feb, 1871. Gross amount of Rate ijElOS 6 03 Arrears of former Rate 4 1 01 £110 7 1 Amount of rate collected.6 94 13 10 Recoverable arrears 6 2 9b 2 Voids and excused under the Act 9 10 5t 2 XIIO 7 1 By Cash paid to Inspectors. £ 70 0 0 Rate and Heceipt Books & Signing hate 0 10 9 Assistant Overseer's commission 2 10 0 Balance in hand 21 13 1 £ 94 13 10 Cash paid by Inspectors to Gas Comp. 62 10 10 Mr. Morgan, Horse Shoes, Use of room 1 5 6 £ 63 16 4 It was proposed by Mr. Cadwallader and seconded by Mr. Hart, That the Vestry Meeting suggest to the Gas Inspectors the desirability of affording ad- ditional lights to the streets of Usk. It was resolved that the sum of 975 be raised by rate for the purpose of lighting the town for the pre- sent year, for which purpose a rate at 4|d. in the £ was granted.

e CHEPSTOW. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday night last, after re- tiring to rest, Mrs. Hurcum, wife of Mr. James Hurcurn, butcher, was taken in a tit. Medical aid was promptly called in, but it was unavailing, as death ensued in a few hours. The deceased was in the shop during the day serving customers, The cause of death was appoplexy. ASSAULT.—At the Police-court, on Monday, before Messrs. Seys and Clay, Joseph Arthur Painter was charged with wilfully assaulting William Field, a labourer, in Mitre's-court, on Saturday last. It ap- peared the parties were neighbours, that Arthur had been drinking, and became in a lighting humour. He now admitted the offence, and was lined 5s. and costs. UNION PRAYER MEETINGS.—These meetings,which have been held every day during the week, at the Bank-buildings, except Wednesday, when it was held at the Baptist Chapel, have been largely attended, add been marked by a spirit of deep earnestness throughout. PETTY SESSIONS.—THURSDAY. Before the Rev. It. WILLIAMS and HENRY CLAY, Esq. Drunk and Riotous.-J ohn Jenkins, of the Glyn, was charged with being drunk and riotous at Shirenewton, on the 7th of December last.-P.C. Hardy said that about 9.0 p.m on the date named, he went to the Five Bells, where he saw the defendant drunk he left, and returned in about a quarter of an hour, and he was then requested by the landlord to turn the defendant out; when they got outside the door the defendant made use of very bad language, and threatened to smash him with a large stick. —Mr. Ba'dwyn, for defendant, contended that the evi- dence was not sufficient to show riotous conduct,—Fined 10s., and 10s. 2d. costs. Trespassing in pursuit of Conies.— Isaac Davis, Jacob Davis, and William Burrows pleaded guilty to this offence, and were fined I Os, each, and 3s.l0d each costs. Family Squabbles. Harriet Jones, a married woman, was charged by Julia Steed, also married, with assault- ing her 015 the 4th instant, at Cadicot, by striking her with a poker.—After hearing both sides, the Chairman remarked that one was as bad as the other. The case was dismissed, each party to pay her own costs.

RAGLAN. AMATEUR CONCERT.—A short time since it was re- ported in our columns that a Choral Society was formed at Raglan, conducted by Mr. Il.J. Groves, professor of music, Newport. It was proposed that the members, assisted by other musical friends, should give a concert as a compliment to their con- ductor. Consequently, on Thursday evening, the 4th instant, it was arranged that a concert should take place. The managers of the National School kindly lent their large room for the occasion. The weather was extremely unpropitious, but, never- theless, a goodly number, attracted no doubt by the very excellent programme, was present, the room being very comfortably filled. Punctually at half- past seven, the first glee, "God bless the Prince of Wales was rendered, and was listened to with the greatest attention. The programme, on the whole, was exceedingly well rendered, and as well received, if we may judge from the repeated encores that were given to each of the pieces. Indeed, we may venture to say that this concert was the best ever given in Raglan, within the knowledge of any person pre- sent. PROGRAMME. Glee—God bless the Prince of Wales-Mrs. Ingram Miss Wilks, Mr. John Jeffreys, and Mr. Ingram Song—Life's a River—Mr. Knott Duet-What are the Wild Waves saying-Mr. and Mrs. Jones Song-Why do I weep for thee-Mr. George Robshaw Song-Cherry Ripe-Mrs. Ingram Duet-The Brothers-Messrs. Jeffreys Song-If Doughty deeds my Lady please-Mr. H. J. Groves Song-The Gipsy Maid-Miss Pritchard Song-The Skipper and his Boy-Miss Wilks Duet-Flow gentle Deva-Messrs. Robshaw and Groves Pianoforte Duet-The Misses Holmes Song-When we were Boys together-Mr. Ingram Ballad—Home, sweet Home-Mrs. Jones Part Song-Auld Lang Syne—Mrs. Ingram, Miss Wilks, Mr. John Jeffreys, and Mr. Ingram Song-Hurrah for the Rail and the River-Mr. J. Steed. Song-Love was once a little Boy-Miss Minnie Stott Duet—The Sailor sighs-Miss Wilks and Mr. Robshaw Pianoforte Solo-Valse Brilliante-By a Pupil of Mr, II. J. Groves Song-Come into the garden, Maud—Mr.Robshaw Song-Life of Joy-Miss Wilks Song-I am your King—Mr. H. J. Groves Finale-God save the Queen-By the Company. Upon the conclusion of God save the Queen," Mr. H. J. Groves thanked the manager for the use of the room, and also his pupils and friends for this mark of good feeling towards himself, and said it would spur him on to fresh exertions on the reassembling after the vacation. He also hoped that the Choral class would continue to improve as it had done, for he had no doubt that with perseverance it might be made one of the best choral societies in South Wales. -The Rev. A. M. Wyatt thanked Mr. Groves and his pupils and friends for their exceedingly good enter- tainment, and said he felt very pleased indeed at the admirable manner in which the programme had been both selected and rendered. He could not let this opportunity pass without expressing his satis-. faction on the manner in which the Choral class had been conducted. Not only did Mr. Groves maintain perfect harmony as far as the music was concerned, but he caused perfect harmony and good feeilng to reign among the pupils themselves. He said it was proverbially known that musicians and singers could never agree, but he was happy to say that such had had not been the case at Raglan, and he sincerely hoped that the class would maintain the good character Mr. Groves had given it.

CnmBpitiifttn. THE SEWAGE & WATER OF USK. To the Editor of the County Observer. SIB,—Would you kindly give a place in your valuable paper to the above important subject ? There are many persons so delicately constituted they would prefer bathing in and drinking sewage water to reading anything on the subject therefore, if you kindly give space to this letter, I would advise such persons not to read it. At the present time, when people are ill with fevers and complaints arising from defective sewage, they arc willing to entertain ideas of drainage and other remedial measures, more especially in Usk, where the water sup- ply and drainage is so bad in a sanitary point of view. Our water supply in point of quantity is ample, and the quality naturally good: but every means has been taken by the inhabitants to poison it. The cistern that contains the water supply of Usk is the hill on which the ruins of Usk Castle stand. If a geological section of our valley was taken from Usk Castle to. Llanbaddock Church, it would show as fol- lows: cropping at the two points named is rock of the Silurian formation, which forms an irregular inverted ace of rock underneath the town laying upon this rock, and varying in depth from a few inches at the foot of each hill named to several feet in the centre, would be found a bed of gravel and black sand, saturated with water over this a layer of drift sand, very porous on top of the latter we have what is locally termed made-ground to a depth of three and in some places four feet, which constitutes the surface formation. That is earth formed by the accumulation of centuries of excavations for cel- lars, foundations, the debris of old houses, ashes, and refuse, &c. The water contained in the gravel bed is naturally good spring water, supplied from the Castle-hill, flowing through the gravel bed in a south and south-easterly di- rection towards the Rivers Usk and Olway, the rivers acting as main drains for the valley. This water supply is tapped by the inhabitants by means of common wells, sunk through the soil into the gravel, and pumped out for use. Nature having done so much for Usk, we and our predecessors have done all in our power to poison this supply of water by the construction in some streets of bad drains, that leak at the bottom, and allow the sewage to filter through to the water but the most efiectual steps to secure this object has been taken by cutting holes about seven feet square through the soil down to the gravel at the back of nearly every house to form privy cesspools, and depositing all the excrements of about sixteen hundred inhabitants therein, till the surrounding ground becomes overcharged, and the bulk demands periodical removal, thereby poisoning both water and air. The infusion of the refuse of a town into the water which serves at once the libations and ablutions of its people is not adapted either to perfect the purity of the liquid, or promote the health of the human system. Medical men have explored the hidden horrors of other towns, and shown that a cess-pool or an imperfect drain in or near a house is to be viewed only as. a means of gathering fever and disease, and that the cleansing of the rooms above is useless while one of these radical abominations is sending fourth its putrid gases from below, proving contaminators of the rich, and agents o death to the poor. In one of our principal streets we have a cess-pool into which several closets are drained. In some premises privy cess-pools and wells are within a few feet of each other. How is this to be remedied ? It is proposed to bring a pure supply of water from a distance to the town, and J. Boulton, Esq, an engineer of great practi- cal experience, is preparing an estimate of the cost to lay before those interested in the matter, and I hope all the inhabitants of the town are among the number. Another way out of the difficulty is through the earth system. A given quantity of dry earth, if applied in detail to fresh excrement, destroys all smell and noxious vapours. The earth system is applicable to all new closets, and to many of the existing ones. Its employ- ment effectually remedies all the evils attendant on com- mon cess-pool privies it is cheap as regards cost and subsequent working expenses it involves the use of no costly cisterns or pipes, and no risk is incurred of in- jury by frost and the product thereof is a manure of great value, admitting of application with advantage to all crops and soils, and the value of the manure obtained amply repays the cost of all labour. The testimony of those who had experience of the earth closets at Wimbledon Camp is almost unanimously in their favour vide reports of Surgeon-Major Wyatt and Capt. Mervin Drake, commanding Royal Engineers, and others, who best know from actual service how great are the difficulties in safely disposing of the excrements of camps. It is established in the hospitals, lunatic asy- lums, and gaols of India, and many in England, (Usk among the number,) it has been reported in the highest terms of commendation, by the Rivers' Commission, Dr. Monal, Inspector-General of Gaols in India, the Regis- trar-General of births and deaths, and many other ex- perienced authorities and the system is at present being adopted in many towns in the United States of America. The earth system has been at work for more than four years in every house at Halton, and in part of Ashton Clinton, in Buckinghamshire, giving great satisfaction. Piaces of ten thousand population may adopt the system with the greatest advantage. In such communities the earth closet system requires to be managed by the authority of the place, and the manure will pay at the least the expenses of management. In conclusion, I beg to observe that efficient drainage and water supply will present themselves with that im- perative character which they derive from the pubiic will, and which cannot be countervailed by any scruples of private economy, or any opposition of parish or local prejudice. Your obedient servant, OLIVER DAVIES. Usk, Jan. 9,1871.

fife ttni feplails uf flit HmtottfiJ KING ARTIIUR AND HIS KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE CHAPTER ;XXXIV. Down in a casement sat, A low sea-sunset glorying round her hair And glossy-throated grace, Isolt the Queen. And when she heard the feet of Tristram grind The spiring stone that scaled about her tower, Flush'd, started, met him at the doors, and there Belted his body with her white embvace—Tennyson. Sir Andred tells King Mark of the meeting of Sir Tins- tram and La Beale Isoud-King Mark seeks to destroy Sir Tristram- Si1. Tristram jousts with Sir Lamorak de Gaul-Sii- Tristram is made prisoner by forty knights-He kills ten of the knights-His escape into Brittany, where he marries King Howel's daughter— His return to England. (5» T length Sir Andred, who was cousin unto Sir Tris- 7V tram, lay in wait to watch Sir Tristram and La Beale Isoud, for to take them and slander them. And upon a certain day, Sir Tristram talked with La Beale Isoud in a window, and that espied Sir Andred, and he told it to the king. Then King Mark took a sword in his hand, and would have slain Sir Tristram as a false traitor, but Sir Tris- tram wrested the sword from his hand. Then cried the king, Where are my knights ? I charge ye to slay the traitor But there was not one who would obey his commands. When Sir Tristram saw there was not one that would be against him, he shook the sword at the king as though he would have stricken him and King Mark fled, and Sir Tristram followed him, and smote him five times with the flat of the sword upon his neck, so that King Mark fell on his face. Then Sir Tristram armed himself, and mounting his horse, rode with his servant into the forest, and there he met two brothers, knights of King Mark, and he struck off the head of one,and made the other bear his brother's head in his helmet to King Mark. Then the king called his barons unto him to ask ad- vice as to what they shonld do with Sir Tristram. And Sir Dinas said, Sir Tristram is peerless and matchless of any Christian knight, and none is so good save Sir Launcelot and if he depart from you and go to King Arthur's court, he will get himself such friends that he will defy your malice, and therefore, sir, I coun- sel you to take him to your grace.' I will, then,' said the king, 'that he be sent for, that we may be friends.' 'Then the barons sent for Sir Tristram under safe conduct, and so Sir Tristram came to the king, and was made welcome. And on a certain day the king and queen, with Sir Tristram, went hunting, and they yitched their pavilions and tents in the forest beside a river and they had with them thirty knights, who were ever ready to joust with any who might desire it. And by chance there came Sir Lamorak de Gaul and Sir Driant. And Sir Driant jousted right well, but at length had a fall. Then Sir Lamorak offered to joust, and it fared ill with the thirty knights, forthere was notone of them but hada fall. I marvel,' said the king, 'what knight is he that doth such deeds of arms.' Sit, said Sir Tristram, I know him for a noble knight, and there are few such living, and his name is Sir Lamorak de Gaul.' It were a great shame,' said the king, that he should go thus away.' 'Sir,' said Sir Tristram, 'it seemeth to me no worship for a noble knight now to have to do with him, because at this time he hath done overmuch; therefore, it were great shame and viilany to tempt him any more at this time, for the deeds of arms he hr.th done this day were enough for Sir Launcelot of the Lake.' 'Nevertheless,' said the king, 'I require you, as ye love me and my lady the Queen la Bea/e Isoud, to take your arms and joust with him.' Sir,' replied Sir Tristram, ye bid me do a thing that is against my knighthood; but because I will not dis- please you, as you require, so will I do,' And so Sir Tristram armed himself, and went forth to joust. And Sir Lamorak met him mightily, and what with the might of his own spear and Sir Tristram's strength, Sir Lamorak's horse fell to the earth, and he sit- ting in the saddle. Hethen arose lightly, and drawing his sword and placing his shield before him, he bade Sir Tristram alight. Nay,' said Sir Tristram, I will have no more to do with thee, for I have done to thee overmuch to my dis- honour and to thy worship, and this that I have done to thee was against my will, and it shameth me what I have done.' As for the shame,' said Sir Lamorak, bear it as thou wilt, for though my horse failed me, now a queen's son shall not fail thee, and therefore if thou be such a knight as men call thee, I require thee to alight and fight with me.' Sir Lamorak,' said Sir Tristram, I understand your heart is great, but it would grieve me that I should keep myself fresh and strike down a weary knight, for that knight nor horse was never yet found that always might stand and endure.' 'As for that,' said Sir Lamorack, 'I shall quit you when I see my time.' So he departed, and with him went Sir Driant. Now Sir Tristram always used to go to Queen Isoud when he might, and ever Sir Andred, his cousin, watched him night and day, to take hin with Queen Isoud. And upon a certain day Sir Andred espied them together, and took twelve knights, who set upon Sir Tristram secretly and suddenly, and took him with the queen, and bound bim hand and foot, and so kept him until the next day, when by command of King Mark Sir Tristram was led into a chapel which stood upon the sea rocks, by forty knights. And when Sir Tristram found that he needs must die, he said 'Fair lords, remember what I have done for the country of Cornwall, and in what jeopardy I have been in for the weal of you all and when I fought for the truage of Cornwall with Sir Marhaus. I was promised better reward, when ye all refused to take the battle upon you. Therefore, see me not thus shame- fully to die—for it is a shame to all knighthood for I dare well say that I never met with a knight but I was as good or better,' Fie upon thee,' said Sir Andred, false traitor that thou art with thy vaunting, for all thy boast thou shalt die this day.' 1 0, Andred, Andred 'said Sir Tristram, ':thou shouldst be my kinsman, but thou art most unfriendly if there were no more than thou and I, thou wouldst not put me to death.' Therewith, Sir Andred drew his sword, and would have slain him. Then Sir Tristram looked upon both his hands, which were fastened to two knights, and sud- denly he pulled them both to him, and released his hands. He then leaped upon Sir Andred, and wrested his sword from out of his hand, and smote Sir Andred that he fell to the ground. And so Sir Tristram fought until he had killed ten knights. Then Sir Tristram got into the chapel and kept the door, and much people gathered together, and when Sir Tristram saw them draw near to take him, he remem- bered that he was naked, so he shut the door fast, and brake the bars of a window, and then leaped out, and fell upon the crags in the sea. Ry the aid of Gouvernail, his servant, Sir Tristram was rescued, and went with all haste to Brittany to King Howel, and there the king's daughter, Isoud la. Blanch Mains, cured him of his wounds, and great love grew between Sir Tristram and Isoud, and at last they were wedded, and solemnly held their marriage. And after awhile, a knight named Suppinabiles crossed the sea to England, and came to King Arthur's court, aud there he met with Sir Launcelot of the Lake, and told him of the marriage of Sir Tristram, Then said Sir Launcelot, Fie upon him, untrue knight to his lady, that so noble a knight as Sir Tristram should be found false to his first lady, La Beale Isoud, Queen of Cornwall. But when ye return, say this unto him, that of all knights in the world I loved him most, and bad most joy of him, and all was for his noble deeds. And tell him the love between him and me is done for ever and that I give him warning that from this day I am. his mortal foe.' -♦ MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN Should always be used when Children are cutting teeth; it relieves the little sufferers at once it produces natural quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright as a button." It is per- fectly harmless, and very pleasant to taste. 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It is the greatest Toilet discovery of the age. Sold at 2s. 6d. by all Chemists and Perfumers, Prepared only by H. C. Gallup, 493, Oxford Street, London. The word "Floriline" is a 'Trade Mark."

NOW READY. THE Llandaff Diocesan Church. Calendar AND CLERGY LIST for 1872. Under the Patronage of the Bishop and leading Clergy of the Diocese. Price Is. By Post, Is. 2d. Published by Mr. James Hull, High Town, Hereford. Ladies' School, Castle House, Usk. THE MISSES MERRETT will be happy to -L receive their pupils on TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd. Usk Benefit Building Society. THE GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the above Society will be held on TUESDAY, the Kith instant, at the NATIONAL SCHOOL ROOM, when all Members are earnestly invited to attend. Usk, January 9th, 1872. Parish of Usk. THE COLLECTION of the Income, Property, I.and and House Taxes is now being made, and the Collectors request the tax-payers to be prepared to pay the amount due from them. RICHARD ROBERTS? nil DAYID L. JONES £ Collectors, Llantrissent, near Usk. TO BE DISPOSED OF with immediate posses- sion, a WHEELWRIGHT & CARPENTER'S BUSINESS, with FIXTURES, STOCK-IN- TRADE, &c. The above is a favorable opportunity fur a young man seeking to commence on his own account, and can be had for a very moderate premium. Apply as above to Mrs. ANN PRICE, and for further particulars to Mr. P. PRICE, Builder, Whitchurch, near Monmouth. PIANOFOETES AND HARMONIUMS sent JL on HIRE to any distance, frcm R. W A U G H S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, MONMOUTH. C, Attendance at Usk- and neighbourhood, periodically Orders received at the" Observer Office. NATIONAL LINE. STEAM FROM LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK EVERY WEDNESDAY, AND FROM QUEENSTOWN EVERY THURSDAY. NATIONAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY .6 (LIMITED.) The new full-powered British Iron Screw Steam-ships. Ships Tons Ships Tons SPAIN Grace 4900 ENGLAND, Andrews 3307 EGYPT Grogau 5064 EKIN, Lawson 3310 ITALY, Thompson 3700 HELVETIA, Griggs 3318 HOLLAND, Bragg 3530 CAHADA, Kemp 2873 FRANCE, Thomson 3571 "V IRGINIA, Webster 2876 THE QUEEN, Thomas 3517 DENMARK, Sumner 2850 Will be despatched from Liverpool to New Yoik as follows: ENGLAND WEDNESDAY, 17th Jan. THE QUEEN WEDNESDAY, 24th Jan. EGYPT WEDNESDAY, 31st Jan. And from Queenstown the following days. The Saloon accommodation on board these Steamers Is un- surpassed, the State-rooms being unusually large, and open off the Saloons, which are situated in the poop on deck-the poop being 130 feet long. Rates of Pa,ssage 12, 15, and 17 Guineas, according to accom. modation in State-room—-all having same privilege in Saloon. Return Tickets TWENTY-FIVE GUINEAS. The Steerage accommodation is unequalled for light, space and ventilation. Abundance of fresh provisions served up cooked by the Company's Stewards. Passengers booked through to Aspinwall-San Francisco,-the inland towns of Canada and of the United States on favourable terms; also, to Australia, New Zealand, China, and Japan, at low through rates, via, New York and San Francisco. For Freight or Passage apply to THE NATIONAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY (LIMITED) 21 and 23, Water-street, Liverpool, To N. & J. CUMMINS & BROS., Queenstown; or to .Jf1.. GEO. JONES, Commission Agent, HEREFORD IIARSE & BROWN, Insurance Agents, Newport; t Passenger JAS. R. MORGAN, Post Office, Pontypool. J Agents. ]\'1 A T T II E AV JONES, AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER/TIMBER SURVEYOR, & VALUER, ACCOUNTANT, House, Estate, Insurance, and Commission Agent. „ Sales efficiently carried out with prompt settlements. Cash advanced upon Goods consigned for absolute Sale. OFFICES;—AGIXCOURT-SQUARE, MONMOVXH,

and dear. Mutton sold well, some tegs fetching 57s. per head average price per pound, 8Jd. to 9d., some said 10d. in the wool. Bacon pigs, 9s.6d. per score; porkers, 10s. Cows with calf, from L14 to E20 each; beef, 8d. to 8gd. per pound. The auctioneers attending the market were Messrs. Nelmes, Jones, Wilson, and Goss; trade dull. THREE MEN DROWNED.—On Friday three men, work- ing on the Ross and Monmouth Railway, now in course of construction, were crossing the river Wye in a boat from Wa.ford side to the Coppet's Wood side for the purpose of attending at the cashier's office to be paid. To cross the river a long rope spans the river from one side to the other, so that persons in a boat can pull themselves over by catching hold of the rope. By some means their hold of this rope slipped, and the river being full and the current very strong, the boat with the three occupants drifted swiftly down the river, and coming in contact with some cylinders or piles placed in the stream for bridge purposes, the boat snapped in two, and the men were throw into the water and drowned. One swam for a mile but could not gain the shore. The three deceased men belonged to the neighbourhood in which the accident occurred. One is named Ellis, and is said to have been the sole support of his mother; another was married, and had a family; and the third is supposed to have been a single man.