The Merthyr Telegraph and General Advertiser for the Iron Districts of South Wales

J SC B. GAINER, (Prom Messrs. Turner & Co., Long Acre, London.) I COACH BUILDERS, SAINT MARY STREET, CARDIFF, Eespoetfully solicit the honour of your patronage. NOTIOE. THOMAS H. EVANS, Bute Arms, Aberdare. ^"PHOTOGRAPHIC LIKENESSES, finished X in OIL or WATER COLOURS, taken daily, at from 3s. each. They can be taken for Brooches or Lockets, being thus well suited for presents. TO CAPITALISTS. MO BE SOLD, BY PRIVATE TENDER, X TWO HOUSES, Situate in ODESSA STREET, DOWLAIS, the pro- perty of Mr. THOMAS JENKINS, Stone Cutter. The Houses are substantially built, and well finished, having been erected under the personal superintendence of the Owner. They are well suited as residences for Agents or other re- spectable Families. For particulars, apply to Mr. JENKINS, who resides in one of the houses. J. E. JONES, SCULPTOR, liligb Street Hub Sin an Street, dUEtertftgr, T) ESPECTFULLY informs the Inhabitants XI of Aberdare, that he has commenced the MEMORIAL STONE CUTTING BUSINESS, near the National Schools, Aberdare, and trusts to merii 7 their patronage, by studying neatness of design^ lionest workmanship, and the supply of the best stones, that will, as he guarantees, withstand the weather and retain their colour without paint, thereby substituting a beautiful natural stone colour for the painted gaudy appearance of our cemeteries, so often requiring renovating, and likewise discourage the palming on the unwary, under paint, of the softest freestone for hard stone. MERTIIYR TO LIVERPOOL, IN 1H HOURS, FOE 15s. 4d.! THE Quickest, Cheapest, and most Direct Route to Abergavenny, Hereford, Shrews- bury, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, and al- parts of the North, is by the Which leaves the Castle Hotel, Merthyr, every Morning (Sundays excepted), at Half-past Seven o'Clock, passes through Tredegar and Bryn- mawr, and arrives in Abergavenny at Eleven, in time for the Third Class train to Hereford, and arriving in Liverpool at Quarter-past Seven the same Evening; thus enabling passengers to reach that place from Merthyr in Eleven hours end Three quarters. On its Return, the Mail leaves the Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny, at Half-past One o'Clock, P.M., after the arrival of the Train which leaves Liverpool Landing Stage at 7.0. A.M., and is due in Abergavenny at 1.5 p.m., arriving in Mer- thyr at 5 p.m., in time for the Trains to Neath, Swansea, Carmarthen, and Cardiff. FARES. — Merthyr to Abergavenny Station, Outside, 4s. 6d.: Inside, 6s. 6d. Abergavenny to Liverpool, 10s. 10d. N.B. Parties returning from Liverpool should cross from the Landing stage to Birkenhead by the boat which leaves at 7 a.m., and while they are on board of the boat should take their tickets for Abergavenny, as they may otherwise find a difficulty in getting Third-class Tickets when they arrive in Birkenhead. The train leaves Birken- head at 7.15. CHEAP AND GOOD NEW & SECOND HAND FURNITURE. SAMTJEL .AJD-AJUCS Near the Castle Hotel, High-st., Merthyr. PARTIES Furnishing are invited to inspect JL the large and varied Stock of excellent s Household Furniture of every description, which is offered at most moderate prices, and every article warranted., A Book of elegant designs in all sorts of Cabinet Work and Upholstery is open for inspection, and articles made from it of the best material at the shortest notice. All sorts of Furniture Thought, Sold, or Exchanged. SURPRISING SUCCESS OF KATE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS. IN all diseases arising from a derangement of the digestive organs.—This medicine, which has stood the test of more than twenty years' ex- perience, is by far the best for general family use; it is powerful in reaching the very root of disease, purifying the blood, freeing the stomach and > bowels from crude and vitiated secretions, and in strengthening and invigorating the entire system. RAVE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS are of the most proved and undoubted efficacy in cases of Ague, Billions Affections, Consumption, Diarrhoea, General Debility, Gout, Constipation, Indigestion, Liver Complaints, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Ulcers, and many others; for proof of which, see the HUNDREDS OF CASES OF CURE which accompany each box.-Sold at Is. lid., and 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., by all Dealers in Patent Medicines, Wholesale Depot, 22, Bread-street, London. BEST BLUE SJ.ATE DELIVERED in quantities of Four Tons and upwards, at the Vale of Neath Railway Stations in Merthyr and I Hirwaun. Aberdare. 24 by 14 at 185s. per 1000. 182s. 6d. per 1000. 24 by 12 at 165s. „ 162s. 6d. Payment on Delivery. R. LUMLEY, Temple-street, Swansea. Aug. 8th, 1856. —. EDUCATION.^>||j A TRAINED & CERTIFICATED Teacher, of many years' private and public expe- rience, (residing at Dowlais,) having a few leisure hours, morning and evening, wishes to devote them to private Tuition. His course comprises the various branches of Mathematics, Plain and Ornamental Writing, English Grammar, Geo- graphy, Mapping, Globes, &c. He is very practical at Maps, Globes, History, Mental Arithmetic, &c. He will engage that any young Lady or Gentleman after having taken Twelve Lessons in Writing from him will feel satisfied that they will need no more instruction in that art. Letters addressed TUTOR," at Mr. Ebenezer Williams's, Union-street, Dowlais, or at the TELEGRAPH Office, Merthyr, shall be attended to. Dowlais, 20th August, 1856. TO GROCERS, &C.> TO BE LET, a SHOP, situate m George- town, Merthyr, in which a large Grocery Trade has been successfully carried on by its present occupier for nearly four years past. The Stock, which has been considerably reduced, and may be still further lessened if desirable, will, together with the fixtures, be disposed of at valuation. The shop is situated in a very popu- lous neighbourhood, and, in addition to present patronage, a very extensive trade might be se. cured by an intelligent and persevering trades. man. The Dwelling House has every convenience for the requirements of a Family. For particulars apply at the TELEGRAPH Office. August 26th, 1856. Although the Chinese cover Toa with powdered colour for the'IiritisVi Market, they have it quite PUBB IOT their 6wir TJSB." —See Parliamentary Report on Tea, Timet" July 19,1856. HOENIMAN & 00:8 PURE UNCOLOURED TEA, Supplied In Packages, and Sold only by AOEJTTS, BELIEVING that the Public would prefer Pure Tea, HORNIMAN & Co., LONDON, are importing the most approved aorta, without: 11 pp being covered with the mineral powders used on most sent to England. This protects the purclwser from injury, as it prevents the brown loorthless leaves of Autumn being coloured like the best, and sold for such, to the great advantage of the Chinese producer, but to the loss of the consumer here. The Lancet Report" states, at page 318, These Uncoloured Black and Green Teas we find entirely free fromfacing powder, the Green is of a natural olive hue." They are consequently wholesome, rich, and full in flavour, proving in use the Strongest and Cheapest. Price 3s. 8d., 4s., and 48. 8d per lb. Sold only in Packages from 2-oz. to 1-lb. j AGENTS: MERTHYR—Mr. Stephens, Chemist, and Mr. P. Williams, TELEGRAPH Office. ABBBDABB—Thomas; Jones. NSATH—HuteRins, Wlnd-ot. ABERSYCHAIT—Wood. POSTTYPOOL—Wood. BLAIITA & BHYUMAWB—Goorgo POJUCXSBIDD—Bassett. and Son. RHTJIWBY—Prosser. HIKWAIIT—Loveridge. TBEEO&BSI—Richards. TusDnaia—Crowe, Post Office. WHOLESALE TEA WAREHOUSES, 81 and 82, Wormwood Street, City, London. DAVID THOMAS, BOOKSELLER, BOOKBINDER, AND NEWS AGENT ^^CHAPEL STREET, DOWLAIS. BOOK PARCELS from LONDON TWICB A WEEK. Welsh Books Published in all parts of the Principality obtained on the shortest notice. All the Daily and Weekly Papers, London and Provincial, regularly supplied. Bookbinding on moderate terms and shortest notice. A large Stock of PApas HANGINGS on Sale, from 5d. a piece upwards. Observe the address-D. THOMAS, Chapel-street, DOWLAIS. Jt7 GUINESS'S EXTRA STOUT. The celebrated Stogumber, Bass's, Burton, Pale, and Scotch Bottled Ale Stores. HEREFORD AND DEVON CIDER. THE UNEQUALLED OLDFIELD FINE SPARKLING PERRY. All in the highest perfection and Purity, are now ready for delivery, by W. CLEMENTS & CO., WHO beg respectfully to notify to the Clergy, Gentry, and the Trader not only of CARDIFF, but throughout the whole of Glamorganshire, their Opening of Extensive STORES at the back of the CUSTOM HOUSE, Cardiff, for the prompt and constant Supplying of the above de- licious and healthy Beverages (free of Carriage) direct from the first Breweries in the world, war- ranting the superior and genuine quality of each Article is not to be surpassed in the Principality and they are determined to render them at such Prices as must command extensive patronage. The greatest Caution should be observed (to prevent being imposed upon) as to the Printed Form on each Bottle and Cask, as coming direct from the Establishment of W. C. and Co. only. Their large STORES, of above 15 years' standing at Newport, will be carried on with the same liberal spirit, as hitherto, which fully justifies them in asserting that the superiority and genuineness of their various Ales, Porters, Beers, &c., &c., cannot be excelled. MR. JOHN DOUGHTY, Agent for Merthyr and Neighbourhood. PAPER HANGINGS! PAPER HANGINGS!! THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF PAPEK HANGINGS JF7 IIST MEBTHTB, ■' COMPRISING the most Elegant and Rich Designs, together with those of the Cheapest Description, may be seen at the Shop of P.WILLIAMS, PRINTER & STATIONED, High Street, Opposite the Market House. FASHIONABLE TAILORING AND OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, OPPOSITE THE WEST OF ENGLAND BANK, MERTHYR-TYDFIL. WEST of England Broadcloths, Doeskins, Kerseymeres, Beavers, &c., Fancy Coatings, French, Scotch, and other lrowsenngs, Vestings, &c., suitable for the present Season. Hats, Caps, Shirts, Neck Ties, &c., &c. rr OBSEEVE THE ADDRESSQ 6 £ J. ROGERS, TAILOR, DRAPER, &C., HIGH-STREET, MERTHYR. P u BLT^LE C T U E ETM- MRS. BALFOUR 42-L¡ WILL DELIVER TWO OF HER POPULAR LECTURES at the TS&RANCE HALL, Merthyr Tydfil, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY Evenings, SEPT. 2nd and 3rd, 1856. SUBJECTS FIRST EVENING :— "THE MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL INFLUENCE OF WOMAN ON SOCIETY" SECOND EVENING :— "POETS OF THE PEOPLE DURING THE LAST HUNDRED YEARS." The Chair will be taken each Evening at Eight o'Clock. TICKETS For the Course-rlatforn-i and Front Seats, 2s. 6d.; Second Seafe, Is. 6d. Single Lectura Tickets-Front Seats, Is. 6d.; Second Seats, Is.; Gallery 6d.—May be had of Mrs. White, Mr. R. Lewis, Mr. D. L. Evans, and at the TELEGRAPH Office. LADIES ARE SPECIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND. C OI-T C EJI& TI IsT S AT WHOLESALE PRICES!! THE Public ard invited to inspect an assort- -L ment of Concertinas JUST ARRIVED at the TELEGRAPH Office, the prices of which are ex- tremely low as compared with the elegance and perfection of the instruments. ? Y "jT An Instruction book given ta eactr Purchaa er J DOWLAIS" 'VYMSSIRABLE INVESTMENT IN LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. JY.J:R- W. J JY-[ORÇ3- AN HAS received instructions from the Proprie- JLL tor, Mr. STEPHEN DAVIBS, to offer for Sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the STAB INN, Sand Street, Dowlais, on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of SEPTEMBER, -1856, at Seven o'clock, p.m., (subject to such conditions of Sale as shall bo then produced,) all that commodious PUPLIC HOUSE, called tHe STAR INN, in Sand-street I aforesaid, and the House adjoining, with Gar- dens thereunto belonging. The Public House has a Brewhouse, Cellar, and Utensils, Two excellent Long Rooms, Two Stables, also a supply of pure water, and every other conveniences attached thereto. The Public House is in the occupation of the Proprietor, and the Houso adjoining is also occupied by a good Tenant. The whole Premises produce the yearly rental of £ 29 178. 0d., and are held under a LeaSt) from the MISSES DAVIS for Three Lives and 99 years, from 1st November, 1846, subject to the appor- tioned Ground Rent of £2 12s. 8d. The premises will be shown by the Proprietor, and further particulars may be obtained of him or of the Auctioneer. Merthyr, August 20th, 1856. DOWLAIS IRON WORKS. 411. CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. MR. DL. DA VIES IS commissioned to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on MONDAY, the 1st of SEP- TEMBER, 1856, at the PATRIOT INN, Dowlais, (subject to the conditions of Sale then produced), all that HOUSE, GARDEN, and PREMISES, with their APPURTENANCES, situate opposite the Mar- ket House, Market Row, Dowlais, now in the occupation of the Proprietor, Mr. WM. AUSTIN, Tailor, &c. Its rental is valued at £20 per annum. It is held under a Lease of 60 years, 50 of which are unexpired. Ground Rent only 19s. per annum. Further particulars may be obtained of the owner, on the premises, or of the Auctioneer. Sale to commence at Seven o'clock, p.m. pre- cisely. Liverpool and London Fire and Life Insurance Office, Lower Brecon-street, Dowlais, August 25th, 1856. TEMPERANCE HALL, :4"" 2- MERTHYR TYDFIL. TEA MEETIHO- AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. THE TEMPERANCE HALL COM- MITTEE beg leave most respectfully to call the attention of the Members and Friends of Temperance, and the Public generally, to a TEA MEETING and MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, which is intended to take place at the Hall, on MONDAY, the 29th day of SEPTEMBER next; and earnestly solicit their aid and assistance to reduce the debt now standing on this most deserving and useful Edifice. Tea on the Tables at Three o'clock, p.m. Tickets, One Shilling Each. TO IRONMASTERS, COAL PRO- 3 PRIETORS, &c. ~TANTED, by a Practical Mechanical En- VV gineer, a SITUATION. The advertiser has had the management of the Engines, Fitting Shop, &c. connected with an extensive Colliery in this neighbourhood for some years. Satis- factory references can be given. Apply by letter, addressed A.B., left at Mrs. M. W. "WHITE'S, Printer, &c., High-street, Merthyr. DAVID GOODMAN, WATCH AND CLOCK-MAKER, JJ SILVERSMITH, &c., ISTT YPIR,X ID D. (Established 1843.) INFORMS the public, that having had experi- ence in Watch and Clock Making for the last Twenty Years, he can safely reccommend all Watches and Clocks sold at his Establishment, as being of first-rate quality, having been carefully examined by himself; and his Prices are such as to defy competition. All Watches and Clocks sold by him are warranted for Twelve Months, and kept in repair free of charge. Electro-plated Goods of every description and quality on the lowest terms. D. G. also begs to observe that he has in stock a large assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE suitable for the Mansion, as well as the Cottage and as this with other portions of his trade re- ceives his personal attention he can confidently recommend all Goods purchased at his establish- ment. GOLD WEDDING RINGS. N.B.—No connection with any other house. Observe the Address :—DAVID GOODMAN, Watch Maker, next to the Market House, Pontypridd. YNYSGOI INDEPENDENT CHAPEL MERTHYR-TYDFIL. RECOGNITION SERVICES. ON MONDAY EVENING & TUESDAT 1 the 1st and 2nd SEPTEMBER. PUBLIC SERVICES of the above nature will take place at Ynysgoi, when th3 REV. EVAN* JONES, (formerly of Myddfai) will be formally recognized as Minister of the Church meeting at that place of Worship. Several Ministers from a distance, as well as others residing in the neighbourhood, are expec- ted to officiate on the occasion, August 27,1856. FISH! FISH!! FISH! JOI-IN WILLIAMS, TjllSHMONGER, and FRUITLRER, B u- A18^11 STREET, begs to inform the Public that he regularly receives a FRESH SUP- PLY of the BIBT YARMOUTH BLOATERS, which he Sells at the LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFIT. From the high reputation sustained by those /j Wholesale Dealers from whom J. W. is supplied, and the practice he has established of prompt payment, he is enabled to guarantee to his numerous customers not only the best articles the market supplies, but also that the charges affixed are such as must prove most advantageous to purchasers. Fresh Fish Daily. Every kind Supplied in Season. August 27th, 1856. MR. OWEN'S \Wf RITING CLASSES, MARKET SQUABB, f V over Mr. AKGUST'S.—Terms:— J Private Classes (12 lessons) 12s. Od. A Evening Public Classes (12 lessons) 6s. 0d. N.B. A separate Room for Ladies. ——— MERTHYR-TYDFIL. TO BE LET; WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, A"GENTEEL' RESIDENCE: comprising Front and Back Palour, Five Bed-Rooms, and an excellent Under-ground Kitchen; also a Z GARDEN and other Conveniences; situate in Z* one of the most healthy situations in the town. "— Rent moderate. For further particulars apply to MR. TITUS JONES, Auctioneer. Castle-street, August 22nd, 1856. LIST OF SCHOOL BOOKS SOLD BY P. WILLIAMS, Bookseller and Publisher, HIGH-STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL each. Per Doz B. d. n. d Guy's Arithmetic 2 0 21 0 Walkingame's ditto 1 0 10 6 Chambers' ditto 2 0 21 0 Introduction to ditto.. 1 0 10 6 Butter's Spelling Book 1 6 15 9 Carpentorjs ditto 1 6 15 9 Allen a^B-arneweH's Grammar. 1 9 18 6 ■> — Ditto^^xramtnar for Beginners 1 0 10 6 < x Lennie's GraiSnar 1 6 15 9 Allen and ComeiM^ Geography.. 3 6 36 9 Buttler's ditto 5 0 52 6 Buttler's ditto 5 0 52 6 Hughes's ditto. 1 0 10 6 White's Geography (with Maps). 1 3 13 9 Goldsmith's dito 3 6 36 9 Ditto History of England. 2 0 21 0 Enfield's Speaker (genuine edition) 3 6 36 9 Guy's Spelling Book 1 0 10 6 Cassell's ditto 1 0 10 6 Illustrated ditto 1 0 10 6 Murray's ditto 1 0 10 6 Mavor's ditto 06 5 6 Fenning's ditto 0 6 5 6 All Books not included in the above list pro- cured to order, on the shortest notice. Reward Books (both English and Welsh), Copy Books, &c., at various prices, always on hand. Servants Wanted- Want Places. lIn consequence of many applications being made for Servants at the Office of this Paper, and also by Servants for Situations a Register will in future be kept, and should it not supply what applicants are in search of, their wants may be made known by means of advertising.-N.B. Applicants for Situa- tions must produce unexceptionable Testimonials as to Character and Ability.] ^SEVSRAL SERVANTS OF ALL WORK CAPABLE of Washing, Ironing, and Cooking C plain are desirous of having Situations in Respectable Families. Good character in each <• case, Address, Servants' Registry, Office, Merthyr 5 SEVERAL GIRLS, —— OF from 14 to 17 years of age, are desirous of Situations as NURSES, or in any other Capacity where they might make themselves useful. WANTED, BY Private Families. Tradesmen, or at Public Houses, Servant Girls of Good Character, who generally can wash, iron, and cook plairr. AVages given in proportion to the work, or to the capabilities of the applicant. Apply at the SERVANTS' REGISTET, TELEGRAPH Office. *41=* No charge is made on the application of parties requiring Servants.—All ajyplications by post must contain a stamped envelope directed to the applicant, otltei-uisc iiQ reply will be seat.