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PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAY.
PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAY. Before Mr W. Æ. SEYS. A PROMISING YOUTH.—Sydney Jones, of Shirenewton, a youth, was brought up under a warrant, on a charge of having assaulted his father and mother. It ap- peared that this was by no means Sydney's first transgression; and he was sent to Usk gaol for three months' hard labour. n t. PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. —Jeremiah Driscoll, who has been missing for some years, on Monday ap- peared in answer to a summons charging him with neglecting to support his child, and was sent to goal for one month. t MONMOUTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS—The usual meeting was held on Saturday, when Mr S. R. Bosanquet presided, and there was a full board attendance. Cheques were dis- tributed to the respective relieving officers as follow:— Mr Stephens, .eilO; Mr Farmer, £ 65; Mr Howells, £50. Number of inmates for the past week, 122, being the same as in the corresponding week of last year; vagrants relieved, 29; number of imbeciles in the house, 14. On the motion of Mr G. Trotter, seconded by Mr J. Gunter, the chairman was re-elected. Mr Adams proposed, and Mr A. E. Jones seconded, the re-election of Major Davies as vice-chairman; carried. The cordial thanks of the board were, on the motion of Mr J. E. Hale, seconded by Mr S. J. Thomas, ac- corded to the chairman and vice-chairman for their past seavices. The Visiting, Garden, Finance, and Assessment Committees were then formally appointed. The clerk presented the nomination of guardians for the respective parishes and townships in the union, and certified that the lists presented contained the names of the guardians duly elected and qualified to serve at the subsequent meeting of the rural sanitary authority. The inspector reported a case of over- crowding at Doward-hill, Whitchurch. This was all the business of interest. DETERMINED SUICIDE. John Partridge, widower, aged 56, a coach body maker, cut his throat, and died from the effects at 10 o clock on Monday morning. As far as can be learnt it appears that the deceased retired to rest about 9 p.m. on Sunday night. At 8 a.m. on Monday morning his landlady dis- covered that he had cut his throat. He spoke to her, and refused an offer of a cup tea which she had asked him to take, before she discovered that he had cut his throat. The deceased was a good tradesman, and an intelligent man, but lost a good deal of time by reason of his fondness for drink and company. An inquest was held at the Angel Hotel, on Tuesday, before the coroner, Mr. E. D. Batt, and a jury, of whom Mr. Joseph Causen was chosen foreman. Dr. Norman was the first witness, and deposed to visiting deceased between 8 and 9 a.m. on Monday. He found him sensible, but unable to speak. Deceased had his throat cut from ear to ear. The pipe was severed, and it appeared to witness that the wound was a de- termined one, done by the right hand. It was a hopeless case. He was unable to give anything to the deceased hpranse he was incapable of swallowing. Mary Tippins, a married woman, with whom the deceased had lodged for eighteen years, deposed that she was sister to the deceased, who went to bed on Sunday night about 9 o'clock. He appeared sober. She could not tell whether he was so or not. As he did not get up at his usual hoar, she went into his r?°" around He looked well, but had the bedclothes cl^e up ar°u him. She asked him if he would have a cup of tea. x said No." She then noticed some spots of blood on the clothes, and asked him if his Dose had been He did not reply. Witness then turned the clothes down, and found a great quantity of blood in the bed and a razor by his side. She became frightened, and called in a neighbour, Mrs. Collins, and her son went for a doctor. Dr. Norman came in about a quarter of an hour. Deceased was not a sober man; he drank rum. He could get good wages, and he appeared cheerful. On Saturday she thought he appeared low-spirited, and that she attributed to the effects of drink. There was other evidence, but the jury said no more was necessary, as they knew the habits of deceased. One of the jury stated that he met the deceased on Saturday last, when he was in a muddled condition, and lie asked him to lend him some money, and appeared strange in his manner. The Coronet briefly summed up the facts, and said it was evident that deceased was an habitual drinker of ardent spirits, and could earn good wages if he chose. There was no doubt but that deceased committed this rash act while suffering from the effects of drink, which brought on temporary insanity. A verdict was accordingly returned-" That; deceased died from the effects of a wound inflicted upon his throat by his own hand while labouring under temporary insanity." POLICE COURT.-SATURDAY. 1 Before Major TYLER and Mr R. OAKLEY. _nlle STEALING POULTRY.—Emma Jones, wife of Samuel I Jones, carpenter, of Llandogo, was charged with having, on the night of the 12ih April, at Whitebrook, stolen six fowls, of the value of 20s, the property of Elizabeth Follett. Evidence was adduced which went to prove that the fowls were seen safe on Monday night, and on the following morning they were missed. The back door had been forced, and blood and feathers left on the floor. Police constable Randell'traced that the prisoner had sold four fowls at Lower Redbrook, and she was arrested, when she said thot she found four in a shed on her mother's premises. Two were sworn to. The accused elected to be tried by a jury, and she was sent for trial at the sessions. ABERGAYENNY. Alia. LANCY'S ENTERTAiNMENT.-On Tuesday evening, the 15th inst., Mr. Harry Lancy gave a second literary entertainment in the Town Hall, in aid of the funds of the Abergavenny Reading Association. There was a very good attendance, and the programme was a varied one, consisting of literary and humorous recitals, given entirely from memory, and were all rendered in a most able and artistic manner, and gave great satisfaction. His rendering of "The Spanish Armada, aud "The way of the world," were thorough masterpieces of elo- cution. "Major Namby," or "The Domestic Ab- surdity," was also a great success, and kept the audience in roars of laughter. Mr. Gerald Daniel's A Happy Pair," was very well received. We may also state that Mr. Lancy gave his services gratuitously. FIRE.-On Mouday night a lire broke out on the pre- mises occupied by Mr. Holmes, fellmonger, Mill-street. Some wool and harness which had been placed in a shed became ignited, it is conjectured, by means of a fire which had been burning in a fire-place in the wall of the shed, and which was supposed to have been put out. The fire occurred about half-past 12, and was discovered by some neighbours, who gave the alarm, and there being plenty of water on the premises, the fire was speedily put out, but not before damage, estimated at about ZCIOO had been done. VESTRY MEETING.—The adjourned vestry meeting for the purpose of passing the half-yearly accounts of the Burial Board, was held at the office of Mr. J. H. Farquhar, solicitor, on Saturday last. Present H. L Baker, (Chairman), R. Price and E. Morgan. The accounts showed a balance in hand of £35 6s. 4., which appeared to be very satisfactory. Upon the proposition of Mr. Morgan, seconded by Mr, Price, the accounts were unanimously agreed to. ALLEGED ASSAULT.-At the petty sessions on Wed- nesday, Thomas Parry, carpenter, was summoned by Mary Ann Herring for assaulting her on the 10th. Complainant said defendant was her brother. She was in Mr. Richard's the butoher's shop, on the day in question. Defendant's wife was there and made some remarks. Complainant waited outside, and when defen- dant's wife came out, said, don't insult me if I order anything I can pay for it without robbing mother. De- fendant then came up and struck complainant, dragged her by the hair of the head, and knocked her down. Two witnesses were called, who stated that they saw a row, but no assault took place. A cross summons had been issued against the complainant by the defendant's wife. The bench decided to dismiss both cases. TOLL QUESTION.—James Henry Smith, toll collector was summoned by George Pritchard, coal merchant, for taking illegal toll of him on the 16th. It appears that the complainant sends round a cart with coal, which is sold out in small quantities. Complainant owns a house and premises,, in which he lives, and is rated in respect of them. He also rents a coalyard under the London and North Western Railway Company which he is not rated in respect of. He has no coalyard at his house, but occasionally keeps and sells coal there by the hundredweight. Charles Lloyd, in Mr. Pritchard's em- ploy, said that on the 16th he had the horse and cart with him, but no coal in it. Defendant came up and demanded 2d. for toll. He had sold coal that morning it was for the second load that the defendant claimed the and bad paid 2d. for toll. He took a second load out, and 2d. He did not pay the 2d. It transpired in the evidence that there was a bell attached to the cart, and the coal was sold for ready money. For the defence, defendantfturged his right to claim toll under the second schedule of the Abergavenny Improvement Commission- ers Act, 1871, and the 47th Section of the same Act was relied upon, which enacts that any person selling. goods off his premises shall be liable for toll. The bench, after consideration, decided to dismiss the case.. BOARD or GUARDIANS—The fortnightly meeting of this board, was held at the Workhouse, on Thursday (22nd inst.) Present, Messrs. Wm. Hiley, (Chairman), 'rhos. Williams, Wm. Watkins, W. Havard, B. Addis, lhos. Watkins, Peter Morgan, D. Meredith, W. Bennett, Jas. Parry. E. Morris, John Harris, —.Hughes, John Probert, D. L. Dodd, R. Gwillim, Wm. Morgan, and David Lewis. The relief list from the Blaenavon district, containing a large number of applications, the Board resolved to adhere more'stringengently to order for relief in the ^°"se- 1 n answer to the Board, Mr. Lewis the Relieving Officer said there was great destitution at Blaenavon. There was no likelihood of the work being resumed. About 700 persons have signed to go to work and would go to work if they could. Mr. Williams protested against the defiant manner of Jas. Cummins, in not supporting his children who are still in the workhouse. He (Mr. Williams) had been informed that he was in a respectable situation and "elting £1 per week. Mr. Morris said he thought it would be better to leave him alone, as the Board were only ex- pending useless money in getting him committed. It was resolved that he should be further proceeded against. Mr. Watkins was then re-elected chairman, and Messrs. Hiley and Thomas Williams as vice-chairmen ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRE broke out at Llan- sabath Farm (in the occupation of Mr James), in the parish of Llanover, about three miles from Aber- gavenny, on Wednesday last. The farm buildings consist of cow-houses, a barn, and stables, all attached to the farm house. About 8 o'clock on Wednesday night Mr James discovered that the cowhouse was on fire, and by the time he got the animals out it was in a blaze. The Abergavenny fire brigade was quickly on the spot, but was too late to savp. the barns, stabe, and granary, and therefore commenced pumping water upon the side of the building attached to the house, and succeeded in preventing the flames from extending in that direction. The ricks, which were only about 10 vards from the burning buildings, narrowly escaped destruction. The fire was got under about two o'clock in the morning, but not before the whole mass of buildings was completely gutted. The damage is roughly estimated at from £ 200 to £ 300. Ihe cause of the fire is supposed to be a spark from one of the men's nines The farm is the property of the re- presentatives of the late Theophilus Wilson of Monson House, Maindy, near Abergavenny. — — ABERSYCHAN. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday. Present, Messrs R. Greenway (in the chair), H* Lewis, P. Hambleton, W. Walters, 'P Davies, W. L. Pratt, J. Daniel, W. P. James, T. Mitchell, J. Jones, E. Jones, A. It. Verity, C. Herbert, and W. Richards. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, the surveyor's report was read.-Dr Mulligan, the medical officer of health, re- ported as follows: During the past six weeks your distrct has been, comparatively speaking, healthy. The death rate was 18 per 1,000 per annum. the births exceeded the deaths by 59. There was one death from scarlet fever, and one from whooping cough, accompanied by inflammation of the lungs in the early part of March. At the present time, so far as I can learn, the district is free from epidemic dis- ease.A letter from Dr Lupton was read, in which lie stated that it would be impossible for him to devote any time to the duties of the board, owing to his pro- fessional engagements, and that therefore he must tender his resignation. The clerk was directed to in- sort notice of the resignation.—Plans for two houses, to be built near the Castle beerhouse, were approved, subject to the houses being built in a line with the Castle, and not to project as shown on the plan. It appeared that a building, which hud not been approved ? i Knavd was beintr erected 011 M.i David Wil- ol by the boai(i,waStUenig^hoid Burveyor see Mr and it was agreed that in future no erected unless the approval of the b acninst the tained, otherwise proceedings to be ta^ offending parties.-On the motion of Mi Mnctieu seconded by Mr E. Jones, it was reso accounts due to the board for private diainage no forthwith collected, and that a list of the made out and presented monthly to the boar Veritycompainedofthenegtectofduty on the part of the scavengers in not removing ashes, &c., from streets of Garndiffaith. This led to a conversation, J which resulted ia aa unanimous resolution, on the motion of Mr E. Jones, seconded by Mr J.Jones, that f I the two scavengers should be discharged, the proper j: notices to be given.—With regard to the station road, t it was agreed that the committee should wait upon Mr Prosser, and try to persuade him to give up the 1 house he now lives in, so that the new road con be proceeded with. 1
IS1 EWPOILT.
IS1 EWPOILT. SAD ACCIDENT.— On Monday morning a very sad affair happened in the Friars'-fields. Mr Sim ms's Marionettes have been exhibited there for several weeks. it was his intention to remove to Hereford, and on Monday morning he ascended a ladder for the purpose of taking down some portion of the fittings, when he fell to the ground and injured his head very seriously. The medical man gives but very little hope of his life. FREE LIBBAKY.—AS illustrating the use made of this library by the inhabitants, it may be stated that on Saturday, the day of re-opening after the half-yearly examination of books, no less than volumes were issued to 301 borrowers, giving an average issue of 65 volumes during the five hours the library was open. THE CHVNCELLOK OF THE EXCHEQUER AND THE OnnvFT t ows.—On Tuesday a telegram was received from MDrDSS«? that tt U S,r Stated Sorthcote's intention to be present at the dinner of the A.M.C. on ^A WOMAS^BBMT.—On Monday night, about half-past ten o'clock, a married woman named Leyshon, living in Potter-street, was severely burnt. Her husband had gone to bed, and he was roused from his slumbers by the smell of fire. On getting out of bed he found his wife on fire. She was severely burnt on one side of the body. Mr R. Cook was called in, and he administered the usual remedies, but he gives little nope of recovery. This unfortunate woman, who is nearly 50 years of age, has long been addicted to drinking. .urn RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE A.M.U— INE Great Western, Monmouthshire, Brecon and Merthyr, and Sirhowy Companies have agreed to run special trains to the demonstration in connection with the A.M.C. BOROUGH POLICE.—MONDAY. Before Messrs. W. EVANS, H. PHILLIPS, and T. P. WASSBKOTOH. SERIOUS STABBING CASB.-Michael Stafford, a labourer, vas charged with stabbing Mary Hodgkiss with a knife. l'he woman was in court, but in a very weak state from oss of blood. She stated that on Saturday night she was ;aiking to a young woman in the street when the prisoner :ame up to her, and after an altercation deliberately struck ier on the side with a knife. Mr Il. Cook, surgeon, was jailed to see the woman, and found she had been wounded Under the fifth rib. Had not the point of the knife struck igainst a cartilage, he believed the wound would have been fatal. There was a great amount of bleeding, and he was compelled to plug the wound with lint for a considerable depth. The prisonei was remanded until Wednesday. DRUNKARDS.—James Larking, a tailor, was charged with being drunk and incapable on Sunday night, in Skinner-street, as proved by Police-constable Hole, lIe was fined 5s.-George Baker was charged witli cxposm, himself indecently, and with be^having in p 7 manner whilst under the influence of drink, in Commeicial- road on Saturday night, as proved by Police-constable Payne He was fined 10s., including costs, or fourteen days' "imprisonment at Usk.-Ann Cockram an aged woman, a licensed hawker, was charged with being drunk and incapable in Hill-street on Saturday night. Defendant pleaded that she had a pain in her stomach, and had taken 6d. worth of rum. Fined 5s or in default seven days. TREDEGAR. DEATH OF MR S IMS.—We are sorry to record the death of Mr John Sims, for many years manager of the Tredegar Iron Company, which occurred on Satur- day afternoon at his residence in Church-square, the result of falling from a bridge in the works some ,few days back. Deceased was a friend to the n men, and was very generally respected. BLAENAYON. —The Sunday school ENGLISH BAPTIST HA ^JYE ])lace 0<-worship were anniversary services j1(,n three suitable and held on Sunday las< preached by the Rev. B. impressive sermon oveJ.fl0wing congregations. Ap- Johnson, Rag an,' esti -g pieces were recited aud pr°prl,a'(: the children. In the morning the school, sung byy branch school of the new chapel on the for"e side paraded the principal streets of the town, the" procession numbering from 500 to 600. The col- lections realised £9 13s cd, a sum which far exceeded expectations, after four months of strike and lock- ( out.
PETTY SESSIONS.
PETTY SESSIONS. Before Messrs 1-1. CLAY, J. FRANKS, and R. C. JENKINS. A REMINISCENCE OF THE ELECTION.- Walter Scott and James Atkins were charged at the petty sessions on Thursday, with committing a breach of the peace by fighting in the public streets on the 9th inst. Both defendants admitted the offence. From a statement made by Inspector Ward, it seemed that the day on which the disturbance took place was the day of the school board election, and he asked the bench to deal leniently with the case, as a great deal of excitement prevailed on the day named, and the defendants were perhaps incited by others in the crowd. The Bench were disposed to attach weight to the representation of the inspector, and let the defendants off on payment of the costs—13s lOd. A DISPUTED RIGHT OF WAY.—George Bevan and George Michael, two young men of Kilgwrrwg, were summoned for unlawfully breaking and injuring a gate at that place, and in a cross summons James Davis was charged with assaulting Bevan. It seemed that at the mouth of the green lane," as it was termed, which Davis said was in his occupation, and which led to- wards a Wesleyan chapel, a gate had been erected, much to the offence of some of the parishioners, who claimed a right of roadway along the lane. A hurdle, which had formerly stood where the gate was put up, had been cut through the middle, and when the gate wa.s erected Davis was put to watch it. He stated that on Sunday night last whilst he was watching under a wall near at hand, he saw Bevan and Michael break the gate down, when he jumped over the wall and knocked Bevan down. On the other hand, it was sworn that the gate had been pushed down before Bovan and Michael came along, and a woman naI^ea Scrivens, who saw the assault, said the gate was pushed down before the young men came up. The Bench fined Davis Is and the costs for the assault, and dis- missed the other case.
DEATH OF LORD TREDEGAR. i
DEATH OF LORD TREDEGAR. Charles Morgan Robinson Morgan, the first Baron Tredegar, of Tredegar Park, Newport, Monmouthshire, died on Friday, April 16th, having attained his 83rd year on Saturday, the 10th inst. i r The illness which has terminated in the death of the noble Lord, commenced in December last, when he had an attack of bronchitis. During the severe weather which prevailed at the time of the Tredegar cattle show, and for weeks afterwards, the noble Lord was in a very critical state, and was under the care of the family medical attendant, Dr. Jehoiada Brewer, of Newport. There came a season of hope, however, when the severity of the attack was lessened but as now appears that did not last long, and a general break up of the system followed. A fortmgnt ago statements were made that his lordship was getting weaker, and as the day for opening the Alexandra Dock approached, grave apprehensions were felt as to whether he would survive even his birthday, much less live to see the lotli which had been fixed for the ceremony. He did sur- vive both days, but in such a weak state that Lady Tredegar would not leave him, and the ceremony had to be performed in her ladyship's absence. Gradually the end drew near, and on Friday, about four p.m., the intelligence reached Newport that his lordship was dead, having survived his 83rd birthday only six days. He passed away quite peacefully, and without the slightest appearance of pain. LINEAGE. The family of Tredegar descended from Ivor Hael, (Ivor the Generous) lord of Maesaleg Y Wenallt and Gweny cleppa who was the second son of Llewellyn ap Ivor, lineally descended from Cadivor Vawr, Lord of Kilsaint, who married Angharad daughter and co-heir of Sir Morgan ab Meredeth ab Gruffydd, ab Meredydd Gethen, the son of Rhys ab Tewdwr, prince of South Wales. Ivor of Gwerny cleppa died without issue and his estate came to his nephew Llewellyn, the son of Morgan ab Llewellyn, Lord of Tredegar, and from him in direct line are descended the Morgans of Tredegai. Without tracing- the connections of this house with the family of St. Prerre, Cefn Mably, Llantarnam, Tredunnock, Llanarth and Langibly, we come to Sir William Morgan of Tredegar, K. G., born 1700, who married the eldest daughter of William 2nd Duke of Devonshire, by his wife Rachel eldest daughter of the celebrated William Lord Russell, whose son William Morgan, Esq., of Tredegar, born in 1723 died unmarried when his sister Elizabeth, wife of William Jones of Clytlia, became sole surviving child and heiress of Sir William Morgan, K. B., and he was succeeded in lre- degar estate by his uncle Thomas Morgan Esq., of Ruperra and Tredegar. This Thomas had three sons and four daughters 1, Thomas, his heir 2, Charles, heir to his brother 3, John, heir to his brother Charles; 1, Jane, married Dr. Charles Gould, who upon his wife becoming possessed of the Tredegar estates, took the name of Morgan. Dr. Charles Gould, an eminent civilian, having been appointed Judge Advocate and Judge Marshal of the Forces, and sworn of the Privy council, received in 1779 the honor of knighthood, and was created a Baronet 15th Nov., 1792. By his wife Jane, he had two sons and two daughters: 1, Charles, 2nd Baronet 2, John, a mid- shipman, killed in the memorable engagement of Lord Rodney 1, Jane, who married first, Capt. Ball, R. N. and secondly Samuel Honifray, Esq. of Penydarran, in the county of Glamorgan. She died Dec. 22nd 1846, issue sons and daughters, the eldest son being the present Samuel Homfray, Esq. of Glen-usk; Caerleon. 2. Elizabeth, married to Rowley Lascelles, Esq., had issue, one son an<f two daughters, the younger daughter married her cousin, the Rev. Augustus 1 Morgan, she died Feb. 16th, 1867. Sir Charles assumed in conformity with the testimentary injunc- tion of his brother-in-law John Morgan, Esq., and by 1 Royal permission the surname and armorial bearings < of the family of Tredegar. He represented the County of Brecknock in three parliaments, and at his retire- ment in 1806 received the unanimous thanks of his constituents. He died in the same year. When Sir Charles second baronet, succeeded to the baronetcy in 1806, England was engaged in a great war. Sir Charles placed himself at the head of the volunteer movement in Newport, and had, it is said, 1000 men under his command. The armoury was the building which stood, twenty years ago, in the middle of the entrance to Baneswell, and was afterwards used as the lredegar Estate Offices. It was in front of that building Sir Charles's statue, now in Park-square was placed. The building and statue were removed to improve Banes- well as it now exists. To Sir Charles, the agricultural- ists are indebted for that admirable show of live stock, which of late years, has grown to such large propor- tions. The worthy baronet was also associated with the Monmouthshire Canal Company, at a time when it conveyed coal and iron-chiefly coal, it may be pre- sumed—from Crumlin to Newport by means of the canal. The Sirliowy tramway Drougm, nm jnuuuu^ ui the Tredegar Iron Works to Nine Mile Point, and additional tram-plates were laid from that place to Newport, the Canal Company taking to the land carriage in addition to their water carriage. For many years Sir Charles acted as chairman of that company, and lived long enough to see it reconstituted under an Act of Parliament as the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company. The new Act was passed in 1345, and in the following year Sir Charles died. Sir Charles left four sons and three daughters I Charles Robinson Morgan, the late Lord Tredegar 2, George, M.P. for Brecon, married July 7th, 1824, Eliza, daughter of Rev. W. Bevile, and'died, Aug. 1845, leaving issue three daughters; 3, Charles Augustus Samuel, born l800, Chancellor of Llandaff and Rector of Machen, who married his cousin Frances, daughter of Rowley Lascelles, Esq.. 4, Charles Octavius Swinnerton, F. R.S., born 1803, was elected M.P. in 1841 and sat in successive parliaments up to the year 1874, when he retired in favor of his nephew the Hon. Frederick Morgan. 1, Maria Margaretta married in 1817, Lieut. Gen. Miles Milman, who died 1857 and left issue; 2, Charlotte Georgiana, married Feb., 1819 George 3rd Baron Rodney, died 1842 3, Angelina Maria Cecilia, married Hugh Owen, Esq., died 1844, leaving issue. Sir Charies Morgan died in December 1846 and was succeeded by his eldest son Charles, the late Lord Tredegar. HIS LORDSHIP'S CAREER.. „ Lord Tredegar graduated in the University of Oxford, Christ Church being the college chosen for his education. After his college education he travelled a good deal on the European Continent. At the age of 34 (in the year 1827), he married Rosamond, daughter of General Godfrey Basil Mundy, by whom he has had five sons and six daughters, all of w are living, with the exception of the eldest son, O iar • Three years after his marriage he obtained sena honors, representing Brecon in the Conservative est from 1830—32. Then there was a break, bu again elected in i835, retaining his seat till I /• afterwards contested the County of Brecon wi Wood, but was defeated by a majority of six. This appears to have closed his Parliamentary c £ ^reei ]r) House of Commons. Lord Tredegar has alway strong Tory opinions, but his appears been a mind that found more pleasure in ptl and the pursuits common to a country gent:le the close application which attaches to the career of a statesman. And it may be that the expens contest, which rumour says cost him with the fluctuations that pertamed to his e to as representative of the borough of Biecoi, draw him away to those quieter and more g during pations which were evidently relished by ounger the subsequent period of his long life In days—or at all events, to speak strictly, j?i0ts entered upon the active duties of life, the trooB broke out! At that time he was at the h?afd.^H of yeomanry, and was called out to assis q » the riots which broke out in Mei'thyr. 1 troublous times and must have chafed the spin Morgan not a little, although we may be sure his duty as pluckily as did his sons who were engaged in the Crimean War. The late noble lord devoted his life in maintainino- the institutions of the country, and preserving those principles of social and li political ecomomy which he mostly cherished, and whicn, it is fair to believe, he maintained with a thorough consci- entiousness. There was no bigotry in hun. He ever preserved a kindly disposition towards all, and toiuore to press his convictions strongly where there was loom for a delicate perception and acknowledgment of the exigencies of the moment. He knew how to treat a political opponent, and always spoke with respect of those who differed from him. A fitting tribute was i paid to the worth of the third baroaet of Tredegar TTnnsp in 1850 when the late late Lord Derby was in a power. It was then that a peerage was conferred, by r the style and title of Baron Tredegar, a name which t well became him, and which he has sustained with I becoming dignity. Since his accession to a seat in tne i House of Lords, the noble lord has figured in many t important divisions, and has throughout stood by < Church and State unflinchingly. More than 50 years ago the second baronet com- menced a cattle show, which has always borne the name ef the Tredegar Show, and has been the means of incalculable benefit to the tenants on the estate, as well as farmers generally, all comers being invited to compete for the various prizes. In the early days the show was held at Courtybella, a small farm near the Cardiff-road. 11 was limited in its commencement, but as years went on the number of competitors increased, and the quality of the stock improved year by year. A commodious cattle market was made in the town, about thirty j ears ago. The show was trans- ferred to that market, where the accommodation is everythiag that can be desired for horses, cattle, &c. When Lord Tredegar succeeded his father, he gave the like attention that its founder had bestowed npou the show and under his lordship's fostering" care it has gone on increasing, both as to quality and quantity, each succeeding year. A large number of cups, salvers, and other vessels, in silver are dispensed each year to exhibitors, and Mr. Reece Keene, of Pencreeg, and Mr. Warren Evans, of Llaudowlais, have been very successful competitors for the prizes. The annual dinner in connection with the Tredegar show has always been a pleasant time for farmers to sit down with his lordship and enjoy the festivities of that season His lordship never appeared to greater advantage than on those occasions. Each successful compel as he received the prize from the noble Ujrd s haiid, was sure to have a cheery word addressed to him, and the assurance that he was glad to give a *■ rrn.Arl Q, farmpr. Lord Tredegar was not an orator. He had the happy st knack of saying what he wished to say in brief sen- w tences, and never left anyone in doubt as to his gi meaning. In proposing a toast, he generally combined tl the result of his own observations in the show held 0, with what he had to say regarding the toast, and in b many instances his remarks were exceedingly pertin- ent, proving that he was not inferior to the most practical in appreciating the points of an animal. Commerce has claimed and won the attention of the Tredegar family, and of the late noble lord in par- ticular. The noble lord's father was chairman of the Monmouthshire Railway Company. So was the poble lord its chairman for many years. Clashing interests and turbulent spirits have had to be met at the half- yearly meetings of that company. Lord Tredegar always showed great self-possession in the midst of exciting debates, and he generally contrived to throw oil on the troubled waters, bringing the discussion to a peaceful issue. With the varying fortunes of the Alexandra Dock Company, his .lordship was associ- ated from the beginning. The docii lias been con- structed on his lordship's property, and will be conduc- ive to the general benefit of the port and district, For a long time the trade of Newport has suffered from lack of adequate dock accommodation. The new dock is situated in an accessible part of the river, and has been made of such dimensions as to admit the large steamers trading between the Bristol Channel and foreign parts with the greatest ease. His lordship acted for several years as chairman of the company, and gave that amount of attention to its affairs which came fairly within the scope of his years. He was always heard to speak in hopfful terms of its ultimate benefits and success. Had the head of the house of Tredegar early shown as great a spirit of enterprise as the late Marquis of Bute, there is no conception of the dif- ference which it would have made in the prospects of Newport. The characteristics of the two houses were widely different, and it is a matter of surprise that one who was so emphatically a country gentleman did so much to foster the commercial element at his very door. His lordship is to be honored for what he did 4™ ma t.t.Artt Lord Tredegar took great interest in national schools, and abeut 20 years since, when new school- schools, and abeut 20 years since, when new school- rooms were proposed to be erected for teaching ac- cording to the British system, his lordship rendered valuable pecuniary aid. On the more recent occasion of the passing of the Elementary Education Act, Lord Tredegar was foremost in promoting the success of a scheme for erectiug two sets of schoolrooms on the voluntary principle; and now an excellent education is being imparted to hundreds of children at a small charge. One of the most pleasing recollections at- taching to the name of Lord Tredegar is the kindly interest he took in little children. This was seen everywhere, and at times when least expected. He always had a kind word and a pleasant smile for children No wonder that he contributed of his sub- stance to help in the work of elementary education. At home Lord Tredegar has always been spoken of, by all classes who have come in contact with him, in the most affectionate terms. To the poor of the neigh- bourhood in which he spent so many years he was ever regardful. Tredegar house dispensed many comforts to the needy. The old workmen on the estate were cared for with a kindness that was patriarchal. Some have been at work there 50 and 60 years. Those who could no longer work were pensioned. The hospitality dispensed at Tredegar House has invariably been on a scale commensurate with the genuine kindness of the owners. Lord Tredegar, in addition to his own numerous family, surrounded himself with many friends at Christmastide; and his Twelfth Night balls never omitted, except from stern necessity- h,we been characterised by genuine heartiness and high breeding. The resources of the establishment were always brought to bear on those gatherings in the most efficien t and unostentatious man- ner, so that it was a genuine pleasure to be present on such occasions. The last ball given by his lordship was in 1873, and to some of his many friends he spoke in a most feeling way of his advanced age, and the im- probability that he would ever be able to welcome them again. His health during the whole of the win- ter (1873-74) was very precarious, and no festivities took place. In the summer his lordship revived 1 greatly,' and was able to remove with his family to Lord Tredegar's affection for his family was very a strong. After the return of his two sons from the t Crimea—the Hon. Godfrey Morgan (now Lord Tre- degar), and the Hon. F. Morgan—they appeared at the annual dinner of the cattle show, and were greeted with an enthusiasm that knew no bounds. His lord- ship was so overcome with joy, he was unable to speak for some time; and when he was at last able to control r his feelings, he gave utterance to noble sentiments of I pride and satisfaction that his sons had returned from t an arduous campaign, and had been able to render { good service to their Q,ueen and country. The Hon. j Godfrey Morgan was in the Balaclava Charge, and escaped unhurt. His horse was brought home, and kept on the estate until its death a short time ago Tredegar House is situated in a well-wooded park, about 3 miles distant from the town of Newport 011 the road to Cardiff. The park is a. favourite resort for pedestrians, and as their is a large herd of deer brows- ing and roaming through the broad acres, visitors have pleasure in taking a walk to the village of Bas- saleg through that portion of the noble lord s de- mesne. The mansion is characterised by roominess more than by elegance of design, and was erected in the reign of Charles II. To stand in front of the building gives the impression that comfort has been studied more than architectural embellishment. xhe interior of the mansion embraces everything that can be desired, without in any way oppressing the eye with the notion that a straiaed effect has been sought for in decoration. The ball-room, where the noble lord was wont to welcome so many of his Twelfth Night, is singularly m keeping with the■ ^dly spirit of hospitality and good In-eedirig which lie pos- sessed. The room is floored and wainscotted with oak; it is forty-two feet in length and twenty-seven feet in breadth. THE FAMILY Of TK^UJIAXA.1*, The late Lord Tredegar, Lord Lieutenant of Breck- nockshire, was born April 10, 1793, was educated at Christchurch, Oxford; was M.P. for Brecon, 1830-32, and 1835-37; married Oct. 6,1827, Rosamond, daughter of General Godfrey Basil Mundy and the lion. Mrs Sarah Mundy, and had issue; 1, Charles Rodney, born 2nd December, 1328, an officer in the Coldstream Guards, M.P. for Brecon, died at Marseilles, January 14th, 1854, from a wound inflicted by an assassin, and was interred in the family vault at Bassaleg; 2, God- frey Charles (the present Lord Tredegar), M.P. for Brecknockshire, born April 28th, 1831, was educated at Eton, and entered the 17th Lancers as corneo m 1849; in the following year he became lieutenant, and captain in 1853. During the Crimean War he served with his regiment, and besides taking part m tne ties of the Alma aud lnkerman, he was one ot tlie»>^ Hundred" who rode safely through the ever-n|i orable Balaclava charge. He returned home m 1 ind retired from the army. His honours are a Cri- mean medal and clasps, the Order of the Medjidie, and the Turkish war medal. He has been high sheriff of Breconshire, and has represented that county in Par- liament since 1858. He is on the magistrates' rolls for the counties of Monmouth, Glamorgan, and Brecon, and is a deputy-lieutenant in Breconshire and Mon- mouthshire. Lord Tredegar is unmarried. The other members of the family of the late noble lord 3 The Hon. Frederick Courtney Morgan, M.P. for Monmouthshire, born 1835, married 1858 Charlotte, youngest daughter of the late Chas. Alexander Wil- liamson, esq., of Balgray. Dumfriesshire, and has issue. He also took an active part in the Crimean War, and has assisted in promoting the volunteer movement in his native county. 0 4, The Hon. Arthur John Morgan, born AuD. 27, 5, The Hon. George Gould Morgan,born September 1Sl,18Rosamond Marion married Dec. 18 1848, Wil- iam Henry Marshall Style, Esq., of Glenmore, co. Donegal, and has issue. 2, Selina Mrria married January 5, 1854, Uavia Robertson Williamson, Esq., of Lawers, co. Perth, and has issue. t tt. 3 Fanny Henrietta married October », 1854, Sir George F. Radzavil Walker, Bart..and has issue. 4, Ellen Sarah married June 6, 1856, Capt. Henry Gore Lindsay, and has issue. E_ 5, Georgiana Charlotte married September, 1857, Lord Francis Conyngham. 6, Mary Ann married July 16, 1363, Robert Deve- reux, Viscount Hereford. THE FUNERAL. The body of the late Lord Tredegar was interred on Thursday last, in the family mausoleum, in the parish church of Bassalleg. The expressed wish of the deceased nobleman, that the funeral should be strictly private was strictly adhered to, and the service, although by no means wantin0, in impressiveness and solemnity, was of the simplest character. Twelve mourning coaches followed the body The mausoleum contains twelve compartments on the eastern side, and nine of these are already occupied by the remains oE former members of his lordship s family. THE RIGHT HON. LORD TREDEGAR. Bom April 10, 1792, died April 16, 1875. Not with flattering tongue or forced tear; Not with the moan of sycophantic woe, Come ye to weep above Tredegar's bier, The honour'd head so late by death laid low. 'Twere only meet that men of noble heart, And honest purpose wrought in simple guise, Above his tomb should act the mourner's part, Following his soul with prayer to the skies. 'Tis not for him that men should cry aloud, Or mar his sleeping with a mock despair; His soul was upright though his head was bow d, His years were many, but his life was fair. "God rest his ashes let us, silent, pray, Peace to his soul in that great life to be; Many the pray'r that lips unheard will say, Many the tears for him shed secretly. 'Twas not alone his title made him great, Or boast of long ancestral lineage; 'Twas not the splendour of his noble state, Or deeds emblazoned on historic page. 'Twas not in war he won his high renown; No statesman he to set the world ablaze: But he the art of doing good had known, And spreading blessings in a hundred ways. Lo! Agriculture, mid her golden sheaves Hath dropp'd thesickle and bow'ddown herhead, And from the chase Diana turns and grieves, And Commerce weeps above her patron dead. But now he reaps the rich reward reserved For those whose lives are spent for others' weal, From Honour's path or Duty's never swerved, Or turn'd away from Charity's appeal. Large was his bounty, and his counsel kind; Great be the glory that his God shall give; Peace to the sorrowing he has left behind, Long in whose hearts his memory will live. Now let him rest where his forefathers sleep- Rest from Lite's battle he so long withstood; Write o'er his ashes free, and bold, and deep, The glory of his life was doing good," Newport, J. H. HUGHKS.
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CHEPSTOW. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.- -At the first meeting of the new board, held on Saturday last, the Rev J. Price presided. Messrs W. Æ. Seys and H. Clay, ex officio, Revs. J. Price, E. T. Williams, E. D. Ford, N.b. Barthropp; Messrs. T. Taylor (vice-cbairman), H. S. Williams, C. T. Chandler, G. Roberts, J. Holehoust, P, Smedley, T. Griffiths, A. Miller, F. T Fewingo, E, Perkins, T. P. Williams, A. Cadle, 1. Woodhall, C, Rymer, W. Garland, jun., J. Buindge, D. Baker, and F. Bullock were also present, ihe weekly report showed the number of vagrants relieved during the week to have been 3, and the number of paupers in the house to be 136 -OnL the proposition of Mr Griffiths, seconded by Mr Chandlei, Mr W. M. Seys was elected chairman for the ensuing year. Mr H. Clay proposed the re-elected Mr J. I ay lor as vice- chairman. The motion was seconded by Mr G. Roberts and carried. The Visiting Committee, with the addition of the Revs. E. T. Williams and N. S. Barthropp, was re-appointed as last year. The As- sessment Committee, as composed last year, was also re-appointed. SCHOOL BOARD.—It appears that fresh complications have arisen in'connection with the representation of the ratepayers upon the school board. Following upon the election of 4he 9th inst., it is rumoured that Mr James Murphy—who was a member of the old board, and was returned second on the poll at the last election -is in consequenca of his absenting himself from the meetings of the board for the space of six months, in- eligible, and that his election as a member of the new board is void. Our correspondent has been given to understand that a communication to this effect has been received by Mr Murphy from the Education Department. „ • A SERIOUS CHARGE.—Isabella Perkins, a married woman, of Tidenham, was, on Wednesday, brought before Mr W. A. E. Lewis and committed for trial at the next Gloucester Quarter Sessions for obtaining the sum of X23 odd from her aunt at Woollastou. The money, it appeared, had been deposited in the Post- Office Savings Bank in the prisoner's name, and she had converted it to her own use.