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

REDUCED JFARES! MERTHYR TO LIVERPOOL IN 12 HOURS, FOR 14s. 4d. BY THE lEOTr-A-Ii MAIL WHIOH leaves the Castle Hotel, Merthyr, W every Morning, (Sundays excepted), at 7.30 a.m., passes through Tredegar and Brynmawr, and runs direct to Abergavenny Railway Station in time to meet the Third Class train for Hereford, Shrewsbury, Chester, (^Liverpool, arriving at the latter place at UTaJI-past Seven the same Evening. < II J On its return, the jRoil Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, m /jf.30. pm., or imme- diately after the arrifal of the ^Express Tram, which leaves Liverpool at a Quarter past Eight I x/Clock in the Morning, and is due in Aberga- venny at a Quarter past One and arrives in Mer- thyr "at 5.15 p.m., in time for the last Trains to Neath, Swansea, Carmarthen, and Cardiff. NOTICE. — Passengers can now be booked throughufrom Liverpool to Abergavenny by Ex- press Train, at Third Class Fares it is there- fore particularly, requested that in future all parties returning from Liverpool will cross from the Landing stage to Birkenhead by the boat which:leaves at 8.15. a.m., and while they are on board take their tickets for Abergavenny. The train leaves Birkenhead at 8.30. a.m., and is due in Abergavenny at 1.10. p.m., where the Mail always waits its arrival up to Two o'Cloek, P FARES.— Merthyr «|fbergavenny Railway Station, Outside, 3s. 6d~^Inside, 4s. 6d.; Aber- gavenny to Liverpool, 10s. lOd. N.B.—Fifty Six Pounds of Luggage allowed to each Passenger; all exeess charged One Farthing per lb. OWAIN GLYNDWR WINE AND SPIRIT VAULTS, /2^(c PONTMORLAIS, MERTHYE. JOHN CO WELL (From the Dowlais Inn,) CtUPERIOR Wines, Spirits, Burton Ales, 0 Dublin Stout, and Bitter Ales, in Draught and Bottled. — Havanna Cigars. — Scotch W liiskev. Families supplied with small quantities at reduced prices, for cash. P RICHARD'S DANDELION, CAMO- MILE7EOTBARB,& GINGER PILLS, are a most effectual remedy for Indigestion, Constipation, every and all stomach complaints. Thev stimulate the djgestivfl>«rgans, increase the appetite, and regnhftfjtfc? Wwels, and by their daily use, for a sMrt^me. will restore the health and render all Mer medicine unnecessary In Bottles, Is. lld/Ws. 9d.; 4s. 6d., aud lis. Pre- pared only by 2§. 65, Charing Cross, London. SoleTfeent foi*Merthyr, Mr. Thomas Rees, Chemist, High-street. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! MR. THOMAS REES, CPffil^ST AND DENTIST, High/%ef | «f appointed QAT T? A(TENT in Mertlwr JTyanl, for the bale ofAJUMSOiTSPATH# ilfOOEEODIBLE PENS, acknowledged the most Perfect Pen ever Invented. Offered at Prices as low as the ordi- nary Steel Pen, viz., 4d. and 6d. per Dozen, or 82. 8d. and 5s. 6d. per Gross. ONLY AS ABOVE. ■_ i —— BRIDGE STREET DYE HOUSE, MER- THYR, (next door to the Carrier s Arms.) Moreen Curtains cleaned, dyed, and watered, equal to any of the London or Manchester houses. Silks, satins, and velvets, and all other articles dyed to any colour. Proprietor, E^Ji. Youd. late of Liverpool. /J} £ J WHEN YOU ASK FOR ) GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, > SEE THAT YOU GET IT, As inferior kinds are often used.2^ JF OLD FACES MADE YOUNG J rr,HY ONE BOTTLE ONLY of MAN SELL'S 1 RESTORATIVE.—Evejyt^escription of Furniture restored ta>Prinai4ye Brilliancy by its application.—Sold/j^-fiptTOs at 6d., 9d, and 2s. each., by WM. MANSELL, Polisher, Glebe- land Street,* Merthyr. Full Directions on each Bottle.-N.B. All kinds of Old and New Furni- ture Polished and He-polished, at the Polishing Rooms under the Old Vestry) Glebeland-street HAVE YOU TASTED THE EMPRESS OF CHINA'S TEAS? IF not, purchase a Sample Quarter. They are the Best and Cheapest; and being Uncoloured, are perfectly free from adulteration opiij Merthyr Tydfil, LIAMS, TELEGRAPH Office. HOLLY BUSH, IIIGH, STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. F%0)CL WILLIAM DAVIEsJBfcectfully informs his Friends and thdMBiic generally, that he intends having a PIE 2HH house on Christ- *aa Day next, and followii^B^s, when he hopes t> have the company of s-«H8y aFriends as can obligingly attend, and to whom he will owe his gincerest gvati! .ide. High-street, Merthyr, D.. 10th, 1857. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. FOR THE MILLION!! C. TAYLO /2l¡.! NEAR THE POLICE STATION, MARKET SQUARE, MERTHYR, BEGS to invite the Public to inspect his entirely New and Second Hand Stock of PIANO- J3 FORTES, HARMONIUMS and BRASS INSTRUMENTS. Cornopeans and Sax Horns of the best quality, and Warranted in perfect Tune.—He has also in Stock the whole of D' ALBERT''s Beautiful Dance Music at HALF-PRICE and he is likewise now making similar arrangements with other established Music Publishers. Pianofortes, Cobe^rtinas, and Accordians, Tuned and Repaired. A Large Assortment of New Songs, and other Music, now in Stock, which will be sold at Half-price. 1 & In order to men the" circumstances of the Working Classes, C. T. will receive Payments in Monthly Instalments—an arrangement by which they may possess themselves of Instruments however costly. WHY GO TO BRISTOL AND 3?-A."S" IMIOIR/IEJ ? /)- Z/ q- 1 LARGE POSTING BILLS, Printed on Good Paper, at 12s.; CARDS, from 9s. per JLv/V-/ 1,000 FLY-SHEET CIRCULARS, at 3s. 6d. per 100; and all other work at propor- tionately low prices. GROCERS' TEA PAPERS PRINTED AT ONE SHILLING PER THOUSAND! TELEGRAPH OFFICE, MEBTHTK.—P. WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR. TAILORING AND OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, -'T OPPOSITE THE WEST OF ENGLAND BANK, MKHTHYR-TYDFIL, WEST of England Broadcloths, Doeskins, Kerseymeres, Beavers, Fancy Coatings, French, Scotch, and other Trowserings, Vestings, &c., suitable for the present Season. Hats, Caps, irts, Nesk Ties, &c &c. j j J. ROGERS, TAILOR, DRAPER, &C., HIGH-STREET, MERTHYR. CLOTH MA R T, DOWLAIS. T) LLOYD begs to inform -Mr. T. PROTHEROE'S Friends, his own, and the Public generally, XV» that he is now pApar^t to Show his NEW STOCK OF FANCY GOODS, Consisting of every Novelty in Mantle4fciawls, Cobourgs, Alpaccas, French Twills, and Real French Merinoes, 2s. 2id. Superior Quality, si. lid. Fancy Dresses in Great Variety, including the New Millitary Robe, 17s. lid. A Well-Selected Stock of Furs, Sables, from 19s. lid. to 65s. Real Russian from 35s. 6d. to 65s. Bonnets, Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Gloves, Laces, Blonds, and Trimmings, in Endless Variety. Every Article in Family Mourning. The same Palls as his Predecessor Mr. T. Prothero kept, now on use for all Customers, without Charge. y O V y — MERTHYR-TYDFIL. A PUB XTTc BALL WILL take place on TUESDAY, the 22nd day of December, 18577 aAhe BUSH ASSEMBLY ROOM, Merthyr, under the auspices of the President and Gentlemen Members of the Mer- thyr-Tydfil Agricultural Association. 4? v Stewards 7 C? E. T. CRAWSHAY, ESQ. H. A. BRUCE, Esq., M.P. J Mr. J. W RUSSELL Mr. J, L. WHITE F. ALLDAY — T. J. EVANS — R. T. REES — JOHN MORGAN — CHARLES SMITH — T. H. WILLIAMS. Dancing to commence at Half-past Eight o'Clock precisely. -TICKETS—Gentlemen, 7s. 6d.; Ladies, 5s. 6d. To be obtained at the Bar of the Bush Hotel. SOUTH WALES TEA WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Vale of Neath Railway Station, Merthyr-Tydfil. T W. ftOOi) f.LLOW /SfP EESPECTFULLY informs the Inhabitants of Merthyr and surrounding neighbourhood that he has now on Sale a LARGE STOCK of FLOUR, of verjrtmparior quality, which he offers at greatly REDUCED PRICES. Flour delivered daily at any part of the Town, Pentrebach, Plymouth, "Troedyrhiw, Twynyrodin, Cefn, and Heolgerrig. Observe the Address !—SOUTH WALES TEA WAREHOUSE. Noted for Teas, Coffees, General Groceries and Provisions, of Good Qualities and at Low Prices. CHEAP PIANOFORTES. /3/ J • at TAY" Pianofortes Tuned and regularly attended to; if in town every month or six weeks; if in the country every two months. Terms one Guinea per year. No extra charge for strings. W. T. GRIFFITHS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FUR- NISHING IRONMONGER, TIN PLATE WORKER, BRAZIER, PLUMBER, &c., &c., begs to inform the Inhabitants of Mer- thyr and its vicinity, that he has just taken the Business lately carried on by Mr. E. SIMS, which he intends continuing in all its branches, and trusts by personal attention and promptitude in the execution of orders to ment their pat- ronage and support. W. T. G. has just purclfasecf an entirely new Stock of Stone Grates, Fenders, Fire Irons, Papier Machie and Iron Trays, Electro Plated Spoons, Forks, Cutlery, &c., from the best Mar- kets, to which he solicits inspection. Efficient Workmen on the premises.—Esti- mates sent on Application. SHOP TO TET. TO BE LET, and may be entered on the 1st January, 1858, that GOOD HOUSE and LARGE SHOP, with Expensive jJ5rarehouse, situate in High Street, 1, in which Mr. John Davis has ea^ne3ron tue Business of a Druggist. The warehouse was originally adapted for a currier's business. Applications to be addressed to Mrs. Maria Jenkins, Thomas-street, Merthyr Tydfil. CQLWIN iSTONE, npo BE SOLD BY AUCTION, at the WYNDHAM ARMS INN, BEIDGEND, in JANUARY next, unless disposed of in the mean- time by Private Contract, of which due Notice will be given, all that COPYHOLD FARM, called the GOLDEN MILE,a sjtuate in the Parish and Manor of CQlwinstarae,lh the County of Glamorgan, contajpjingf admeasurement 23a. 3r. Op., now in th/occftpation of Mr. Richard Richards, at the yearly rent of £ 52. There is a capital Dwelling House and Malt House on the Farm, together with convenient Stables and Out-houses, and a right of Pasture on the Golden Mile Common. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Mor- gan and Smith, Solicitors, -Merthyr Tydfil. Merthyr Tydfil, Dec. 10th, 1857. JOHN JONES, HAIR DRESSER, &c. (Next door to the Wyndhcun Arms,) LEBELAND, Mbegs respect- VX fully to inform/rf^AnTls and the public that he' has commenced business as above, and hope.by strict attention to the same, to merit a continuance of their former favours. AF ERRAND BOY, about 14 Years of Age, WANTED. Apply at the Tekgraph Office. /2. £ ARTIFICIAL TEJETH. rJJ /jf €& SURGICAL & MECITAMCAL DENTIST, (Opposite the West of Em-laud Bank,) MERTHYR, CONTINUES to supply Artificial Teeth on an entirely new and most durable prin- ciple, combining every recent improvement, and freedpm from pain. Decayed teeth stopped, and rendered sound and useful in mastication. Scaling, &c. Chil- dren's Teeth Regulated. Charges moderate. Teeth Extracted, Free of Charge to the Poor, between the hours of 9 a id 12 a.m. TEN PER CENT SAVED IN LEDGERS, CASH-BOGKS, JOURNALS; ACCOUNT-BOOKS of every description Ruled to Pattern, r. id Bound on the best principle for ensuring durability, at the TELE- GRAPH Office. A Large ib cock always on hand. G. WARREN, COOK and CONFECTIONER, High-Street Merthyr, begs to inform his Patrons, and the Public generally, that he 1ms <|dded a Larger Dining and RefreshmenyPSbrat toJSis Establish- ment for their accomoaafertn, "wlyre parties can be Served with Chops, Steaky Cutlets, Tea, Coffee, &c. &c-, 011 the shortest notice, and on Reasonable TermB- Soups always' ready. The Daily and Weekly Papers taken regularly- Almond Iced Bride Cakes kept in Stock. N. B., a Respectable LAD as an Apprentice Wanted. MESSRS. JAMES & PRICE, AUCTION- EERS,. CARDIFF, have constantly on Sale all classes of HOUfc:E PROPERTY, in Cardiff; and they beg to direct the particular attention of investees. to the extraordinary ad- vantages which Car<^ff^ryenta>ks a field for investment.—Messri-YJ £ trae|J^RRe have at this time property for by Jpjvate Contract, at prices which will leave t^i^^urchaser from 10 to 15 per cent, on the investment, clear of Taxes, Rates, Cost of Collection of Rents, and all Expenses. In addition to present advantages, Cardiff property is also coi stantly and steadily increasing in value in every part of the neigh- bourhood. In some parts of the Town property aas increased in value four-fold.—Communica- tions by letter promptly attended to. Address Messrs. JAMES & PJUCE, Wh?;?f, Cardiff. Dining and RefreshmenyPSbrat toJSis Establish- ment for their accomoaafertn, "wlyre parties can be Served with Chops, Steaky Cutlets, Tea, Coffee, &c. &c-, 011 the shortest notice, and on Reasonable TermB- Soups always' ready. The Daily and Weekly Papers taken regularly- Almond Iced Bride Cakes kept in Stock. N. B., a Respectable LAD as an Apprentice Wanted. MESSRS. JAMES & PRICE, AUCTION- EERS,. CARDIFF, have constantly on Sale all classes of HOUfc:E PROPERTY, in Cardiff; and they beg to direct the particular attention of investees. to the extraordinary ad- vantages which Car<^ff^ryenta>ks a field for investment.—Messri-YJ £ trae|J^RRe have at this time property for by Jpjvate Contract, at prices which will leave t^i^^urchaser from 10 to 15 per cent, on the investment, clear of Taxes, Rates, Cost of Collection of Rents, and all Expenses. In addition to present advantages, Cardiff property is also coi stantly and steadily increasing in value in every part of the neigh- bourhood. In some parts of the Town property aas increased in value four-fold.—Communica- tions by letter promptly attended to. Address Messrs. JAMES & PJUCE, Wh?;?f, Cardiff. • WQpER DANCING CLASSES! MISSvf £ AYLOR begs to announce, that her Series of Winter Dancing Classes now meet weekly. For particulars, apply at the Music Warehouse, Market Square, Merthyr. MONEY WANTED on Mortgage Security Several Sums of Money from £ 100 to £ 2,000 at Good Interest. Apply to Mr. Wm. Simons, Solicitor, Merthyr. LLANHARRY, NEAR COWBRIDGE, GLAMGEGANSHIEE. SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD PAR M LANDS AND BUILDINGS. MR."GAWN (With the concurrence of the Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty), WILL SELL by AUCTION, on SATURDAY, the 19th day of December, 1857, at the CARDIFF ARMS HOTEL, in the Town of Cardiff, in the County of Glamorgan, at 3 o'Cloek for 4 in the Afternoon, (subject to such conditions as will then and there be produced,\ All that com- pact FREEHOLD FARM and LANDS, called LLWYNYBARCIT," near Llanharry afore- said, containing 21a. 2r. 35p. The above Farm is well cultivated, and consists of rich Pasture, Artt^to, eadow Land, a convenient Farm Barn, and Beast- house. It is situ^fe near IJpnharry. and is dis- tant about 2 miles from tip South Wales Rail- way Station at Llantriss^pt, and 4 miles from Cowbridge, and -equi-distant from the towns of Bridgend Pontypridd, and accessible by good rdaflNMlBm either place. There are Coal and Iron W5w&HBrc>t far distant, and it is pre- sumed that there are Minerals to be found under this Estate. Gajaitalists will find this a most ex- cellent opportunity for investing, and one of a chaxacter very rarely.to be met with iif this lo- cality. MR. GrA\VN (With the concurrence of the Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty), WILL SELL by AUCTION, on SATURDAY, the 19th day of December, 1857, at the CARDIFF ARMS HOTEL, in the Town of Cardiff, in the County of Glamorgan, at 3 o'Cloek for 4 in the Afternoon, (subject to such conditions as will then and there be produced,\ All that com- pact FREEHOLD FARM and LANDS, called LLWYNYBARCIT," near Llanharry afore- said, containing 21a. 2r. 35p. The above Farm is well cultivated, and consists of rich Pasture, Artt^to, eadow Land, a convenient Farm Barn, and Beast- house. It is situ^fe near IJpnharry. and is dis- tant about 2 miles from tip South Wales Rail- way Station at Llantriss^pt, and 4 miles from Cowbridge, and -equi-distant from the towns of Bridgend Pontypridd, and accessible by good rdaflNMlBm either place. There are Coal and Iron W5w&HBrc>t far distant, and it is pre- sumed that there are Minerals to be found under this Estate. Gajaitalists will find this a most ex- cellent opportunity for investing, and one of a chaxacter very rarely.to be met with iif this lo- cality. For fuller particulate apply to the Auctioneer at Tris Cvs, in Aberdare: at the Offifces of Messrs Bluer and Dunning, Solicitors, 27} Par- liament St^H, Westminister, London or to H. J. IIo^lier,^Blicitor, Aberdare. WIMJAM DICKER, TTETERINARY SURGEON, (lately of Ply. V mouth Iron Works, Merthyr,) respectfully announces that he has just commenced Practice in this neighbourhood, aucL fnom Ayn long and extensive experience he h^y^oatifcombined wittk. an_ intention to appjif hijfiaeff closely to his Professional duties, he hopes to enjoy the patron- age of the Public. Attendance at Aberdare every Tuesday and Friday, at the Bcot Inn. and other days at Mer- thyr, at the Bell Inn.—Charges moderate. Contract engagements entered into by the Year or Quarter. High Street, Merthyr, Dec. 5th, 1857. ABERDARE. /Z SO IF you want First-Rate PAI-EK HANGINGS, call JL at THOMAS H. EVANS'S New Shop, Next Door to the Bute Arms, for Papers from 4d. per piece upwards. IF YOU WANT Oils, Paints, and Colours, of every description, call at the same place. IF YOU WANT a First-Rate PORTRAIT FRAME, made by First-Rate London Workmen, they are to be had at the same place. IF YOU WANT Looking Glasses of every description, they are made in the same Shop. IF YOU WANT your Portrait taken as it should be, either in Oil, on Paper, or on Glass, by a First-Rate London Artist, call at the same shop. N.B.—Mind the Address :—NEXT DOOR XE THE BD TE ARMS, Aberdare. IMPOETAIsTT. COUGHS, Colds, Hooping Coughs, Asthma, and Hoarsness, instantly relieved, and rapidly cured, by the use of the CYMEC WAFERS, which are a safe and speedy cure for all affections connected with the Lungs or Breath. They are pleasant to the taste, and sufficiently innocent to be given to children. Sold in Boxes at lOifi. each.R List of Agents:- Aberdare, Mr. Thomas, Chemist; Beaufort, Mr. G. Sage; Blainau, Mr. J. Allen, Postmaster, Garnfach; Brynmawr. Mr. Edwards, Stamp Office Ebbw Vale, Mr. John Jones, Weigher; Hirwain, Mr. Love- ridge, Chemist & Druggist; Merthyr, at the TELEGRAPH Office; Pontypridd and Trefores'. Mr. Bassett, Post Omce Rhymney, Mr. Ed- ward Evans, Bookseller; Trcdegar and Sirhowy. Mr. Edward Davies, Bookseller; Mr. D. Lewis. Chemist; Dowlais. NEXT OF KIN OFFICES, ESTABLISHED IN 1825. LISTS of Heirs and Persons Advertized for above 100 years past, with Unclaimed Lists of Bank and other Stock, su-akeoi ljrJR.OBEET CHAMBERS and Co., (O^np^Brs^S^bhambers' Chancery Heirs) 70, Gr/svAor Stfeet, Camber- well, London, S.—Search Fee in any name, 25 Stamps. Wills searched for. American, In- dian, and Colonial Claims receive particular at- tention. Office hours in the Evening, from 6 till 9. Personal application, or inquiry, may be made any day to Mr.H. P. Powell, NoJ l,White-street\ Dowlais Works, Glamorgan. QUADRILLE BAND/39L AN Efficient Quadrille Band, in except practice, comprising Brass and String Instruments, under the management of Mr. K A. EAST, Georgetown, will be happy to attend public or private parties, balls, &c., on the most Reasonable Terms. -L- A Large Assortment of Diaries, in every Binri- Almanacks, and Housekeepers' Account Books, £ pr 1858, now on Sale at the Telegraph, Office.. COMFORT IN WRITING! NO PEN CAN TELL THE GREAT SUPERIORITY OF THE "TELEGRAPH PEN," sold at the Tciegraph Office. It is adapted for every hand. is au amalgamation of the best metals, and being anti-corrosive, will last twice as long and write immeasurably any of the pens usuailv sold. A trial invited.y Sold at 3d. per dozen, or 2s. per gross^>ox. ■, j '• rno INVALIDS.—PRICHARD'S AROMA- TIC STEEL PILLS are the only acknow- ledged specific for Nervous and general Debility. They give energy to the fiaysoiffl and nerves, strength to the stofod^oloBr to the face speedily invigorate CTie moSt affattered constitu- tion, and being absorbed into the blood, and cir- culating through the whole system, no part of the body can escape their truly wonderful influence. In Boxes, 2s. 6d.; 4s. 6d., and lis. free by post. Prepared only by Mr. Prichard, Apothecary ] 65, Charing Cross, London. Sole Agent for Merthyr, Mr. Thomas Rees, Chemist, High-stret. Servants Wanted—Want Places. In conscqueiice of many applications being made for Servants at the Office of this I'apor, and also by Servants for Situations, a Kegister is kept, and should it not supply what applicants are in search oi, their wants may "be made known by mean of advertising. N.B. Applicants, for Situations mftst'prod«c unexceptionable Testimonials as to Character anl Ability. SEVERAL SERVANTS OF ALL WORK CAPABLE of Washing, Ironing, and Cooking C plain, are desirous of having Situations in Respectable Families. Gpod character in each case. Address, Servants' Registry, TELEGRAPH Office, Merthyr. SEVERAL GIRLS, OF from 14 to 17 vears of age, are desirous of Situations as NURSES, or in any other Capacity where they might make themselves useful. WANTED, BY Private Famdies, Tradesmen, or at Public Houses, Servant Girls of Good Character, who can generally wash, iron, and cook plain. Wages given in"proportion to the work, or to the capabilities of the applicant. Apply at the Ser- vants' Registry, TELEGRAPH Office. :It.. No charge is made on the application of Iparties requiring Servants. All application by post must contain a stamped envelope directed to the applicant, otherivise no reply will be sent