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IBON.—A fair inquiry for rails exists, and some few contracts have been made at prices varying from 61. 5s. to 61. 10s. English bar iron is also firmer, and ironmasters are holding for 61. at the works. Staffordshire descriptions as before, quiet, but mostly steady at previous quotations,' Swedish bars are dull at 121. 5s. to 122. 10s., ac- cording to specification. Scotch pigs have slightly fluctuated, but scarcely exceeding 6d. per ton at any time. The closing price on 'Change to-day was 55s 3d. to 55s. 6d., mixed numbers, cash; 56s. one month, g.m.b. f.o.b. in Glasgow; bars, Welsh, in London, 71. ditto to arrive, 61. 10s. to 61. 15s.; Nail rods, 71. 10,9. ditto Stafford, iif M London, 81. to 91.; bars, ditto, 81. 10s. to 91. 10s.; j ttoops, ditto, 91. 53t to 91. 15s.; sheets, single, 91. 1 15s. to 10?. 10s.; pigs, No. 1, in Wales, 31. i5". 1 X>41,15s. refined metal, ditto, ill. 10s, to M, 5s. j
THE BALLOT.
THE BALLOT. (Continued from August 21st.) "I am desirous of completing the machinery of the constitution by two measures, which will invest the people with what was once their birthright, and with a security which I hope their children will inherit. These measures are Triennial Parliaments and ELECTION BY BALLOT; and unless these measures be conceded, I cannot apprehend how the conduct of the Government can ever be in harmony with the feelings of the people."—Address to the Electors of Marylebone, 1833, by the Right Hon. B. Disraeli, M.P. THE consummate talents of the noble army cf reformers of every grade, who have long since gone down to the dark chambers of the grave, united to place the ballot as being the first thing needful upon the category of their political re- quirements. Truth inspired them with a belief that unless they could have this perfect security granted to them, all other concessions would be useless. Truth disporting itself in the sunshine —wooing us from the shade—nestling with the fairies beneath the flowers-dancing by the moon- light on the rippling wave—preaching to us from the thundercloud or smiling on us from the stars, or attending us "When e'er we take our walks abroad," at all times, upon all occasions, truth- divine truth tells us that all concessions in the shape of reform without the ballot are useless- and delu- sive-are unreal—are unsubstantial-are unim- portant. Whilst the opposers of the ballot grave- ly assert that it will promote bribery, "because -the bribed voter is enabled to do the service pur- chaaedinjperfect security forgetting that he may also be enabled to neglect doing so in per- fect security. And what right under the shield and protection of so hallowed a usage, should any one dare to interfere with the wishes, the opinions, or the suffrages of a voter who adopts this mode of voting merely on account of the protection which it throws over and around him. If amongst the constituences there are men to be found who prefer the system of open voting in many instances men who can afford to keep"' a conscience if, again there are to be found those who are panting to become political martyrs, and prefer opon voting, in the name of Heaven let them go to the poll in their own way but, ir there are others who, desirous of voting equally as conscientious, and who need the ballot as a protection, pray do not oppose their having this wholesome shield to defend them. and theirwives and children from the effects of the proud man's scorns, his cruelties, and his contempts. For a law to be just, it must be equally beneficial and necessary to all men. Intimidation as at present practised, particularly in the little petty-pocket boroughs FINESSE, as extensively adopted in the pot-wallopping towns, is not only lamentably ludicrous but highly demoralizing. Who has not heard of an unfortunate voter being kept down the well in a bucket for a period exceeding four hours, or of another unfortunate wight having been sent off post; haste to pass away a period of the day in a state of intoxication to a neighbouring town; of others having been hocussed this way or pocussed that way, so that the popular candidate may win the day ? As we have all a riglit to preserve our rights, in other words, as to preserve our rights is a duty we owe to ourselves, every man having the same political rights as every other man after he qualifies himself in the eyes of the law, it becomes the interest of each individual not to invade the rights of his neighbours, seeing that by so doing he will needlessly endanger bis own, but on the contrary to seek to promote the main- taining of those rights, so that when on any political manifestation of them, they may break forth with a splendour and an effulgence which shall eclipse the smaller or lesser lights, which flitter and flick in the political horizon, to the promotion of animosity, discord and uncharitable- ness. The bigger-light-the Ballot which shall come fortit with beaming in its wings, fit attendant upon that strongly-marked characteristic of modern civilization the Atlantic Telegraph, shall ere long burst through its chains, and the news of its new birth shall flit its way through the majestic cords which have eventually bound in sweetest unison the aged parent of the old world with its healthiest offspring of the new. As we have societies for the propagation of soul-degra- ding myths, and mysteries, and trumperies, and falsehood, can we not have one amongst us for the propagation of the truths of the ballot? We have tract societies for entailing the worst of slaveries on men shall we not have one which will bring with it, in its train, enfranchisement, disenthralment ? With a full determination to dedicate our labours towards the consummation of so happy a result, we would respectfully yet earnest- ly call upon our fellow-voters in this neighbour- hood to ponder well over the matter, to grapple with the question of the ballot fearlessly, man- fully, digesting at the same tirne the words of Joseph Hume, M.P., 1850. I must say, those who use the Ballot in their clubs to protect themselves, act most unjustly, un-Enqlishlike, and unmanly, in refusing it to others," Again, as it has been sanctioned by the Queen ontheadviceofher ministers, and established in our Australian Golonies, it can neither be un- English, immoral, or unconstitutional to adopt the Ballot at home for that which is loyal, moral, and constitutional in one of our depend- encies must by a parity of reasoning be precisely the same in the parent country. (To be Continued,) -fr- MEBTHYR,-ITS PEOPLE, AND THEIR REQUIREMENTS. IN noticing the local events of the past week, we have to record a pleasing instance, on the part of the workIng classes of this hard-working, and thickly populous district, to establish for themselves another library and reading-room, at Cefncoedycymmer. Those of our readers who are in the habit of watching, and studiously con- teinplatmg) many of the scenes occurring in the i'L.o vrill -n/fi5rea^ number of our working P Vii-ion' J, USi c°nSratulat,e and commend tiiem upon so laudable an undertaking. We who so often m our police j i record thoir „ poiu^1GO>utt; witness and have t.) recora tn.ir enmes, their violences their de- pravity, their ignorance, and their misery hall Ts a set off" ^rcT ^n us to 'record as a set-olt and contrast, any of their worthy We"wouhl w?Seht! and themTefyes for t0 If0™,e m«"is f«.» ma „f iXg; SiK'S.ttS t ^\en(je"tef tnehappiness of which so many o al strangers to. In mixing among them we have seen them in all phases, and under cir- cumstances of great varrety-have seen them in work, have seen them in remuneration, have watched their extravagance, and observed their tolly. _W e have seen them overtaken by a retri- butive justice, and to its tribunal we have accom- panied them. Prom there we have seen them sent to imprisonment, some to a perpetual bon- dage, and others in the prime of life to the scaf- fold. But after a careful study of these much-to- be-lamented facts, we have long since been con- vinced that these results are the effects af de- pravity, ignorance, and improvidence, the remedy of which is entirely in the hands of the middle classes, and themselves. In ou" rambles among them we have found a strong opinion prevail, that the rich, and well-to- do, are their acknowledged enemies. They look upon respectability as a garb in which oppres- sion. avarice., and selfishness, stalks abroad to takfr^advantage of their poverty, profit by their necessity, and prey upon their industry. With such feelings as these it is not then to be won- dered at that the lowest classes forming them- selves into a grade, hold themselves aloof f-om ^ther portions of society, and like prickly porcu pines set their quills against friend and foe al ke r' b"rn nurtured in filth, reared j,: gnorance, and only cultivated in crime, grow up leglected and uncared for, the victims of misfor. une and misery. Aware of their wretched con- rust, and having got. adapted to their position, hey become carol ess and neglectful,, Hardenod, [ and semi-barbarous, they make inroads upon the decorum Of society, and are oftentimes found utterly devoid of any sense of justice and right. To them no kindly voice has spoken,—no mother taught,—no preacher preached. In their hearing, the great commandment "Thoushalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and thy neighbour as thyself," has never been spoken. Thus, then, can we wonder at. the difficulty at- tending the cultivation of them ? Talk to them, and you will find how strongly they maintain the principle of non-interference with their actions, or their mode of life. To sanitary laws of clean- liness, how hard oftentimes to get them to con- form, and yet such is a necessary duty of society towards society. In their wretched, abodes, close, dirty, and quite unfit for human dwellings, disease is bred, contagion harboured, and from thence pestilence flies through the land, attack- ing rich and poor, laying all in one common grave alike. In this life they live to us a disgrace, but in death they lie pointing the silent finger of accusation against that monster giant, the monied interest of this country. In necessity they be- come paupers upon our means. In times of con- tagious disease they fall easy, and numerous vic- tims to its ravages; of which the late prevalence of small-pox loudly and truly testifies. Thus, then, we are aware that the requirements of the lower classes of this town are varied, and many. As public Journalists we see much in this town that is wanting, and we are also aware, that, unless the working classes assist themselves, much will still he wanting. This town, so rich in mines, so valuable in industry, but, yet so backward and uncultivated, invites all ranks to labour in its welfare. We would urge renewed vigour upon all. Here is work for the clergy, both church and dissent. For literary institu- tions there is a pressing demand, and, we hope the opportunity given by the tradespeople of this town, in their half-dav weekly closing, will have the desired effect of stimulating to increased activity, those who have already begun the good and noble work. We should be glad to see them supported by the clergy, and ministers, also by gentlemen of science and attainment. We are sure that we may say on the part of the societies, Ijoth,. those commenced, and commencing, that Assistance from them ^yould be duly and glacNy appreciated. Where the bonds of igno- rance have been broken, and where the light of education has dawned, we find an anxiety for an increased light. The grand doctrine that every human being should have the means of self- progress in knowledge and virtue, §f •Jiisalth, comfort, and happiness; is slowly taking its place as the highest social truth. That the world was made for all, and not for a few made known. The tabourer is educated, and joins intelligence to his .toil.' Education is now sought as a mighty power, by which nature is not only opened to thought, but subjected to our needs. Education has fostered science science has become an inexhaustible mechanician; and by her forges, mills, and printers' presses, is be. stowing upon millimis comforts and luxuries, wInch were once the distinction of a few. The difiusion of a spirit of advancement, and educa- tion, would also tend to suppress that spirit of contention and discord, which breaks forth in r,digion, in politics, in town governments, in private affairs a result and necessary issue of tJie selfishness which prompts the endless acti- vities of life. The mighty influences of society Wt.r°f gr °n UUiess tlle->r ar<- governed by the better feelings of our nature those of charity and love extending their benignant influences to all classes of society. In conclusion, we are a ware of the mighty influence of the press. By it much irood or evil may be done. Our own Journal, we know, finds its way largely am.' ng the poor b< ing cheapit,sreadbya)Ic!as..es,andurobaNvhymany ^ei themselves of oilier mediums of kaowlecige Thus, then, if by recording' the pa- tnotlC attempts of their fellow-men to raise bene- fit institutians for the mass, we can yet. shew the more humble portions of society, that they are not altogether forgotten, we slullJ have achieved one great object. If wr can incite all classes to a manifestation of a kindly spirit to e' eh other, we shall know then that our labours are not in vain. io all of our brethren who may, for the future, read our pages, we can assure' them that, so long as we are connected with the press, so long will they find us their friend. We shall fni'rlT0"; cm- duli..S faithfully' J'l 'y,' ailc' weU- To repres nt fairly the rights of all classes; reporting honestly and truly all matters of facts, hiding nothing, favouring none nor tearing any, we shall endeavour to be the enemies oft Pf°°r ^nd the and the enemies or tyrants and oppressors.
TO CORESPONDENTS.
TO CORESPONDENTS. h$Ve this' weeh received (in increased number of letters from our correspondents, some of which mum just grounds, toe deem it prudent to refrain from nuh hshing, others unimportant, are far toTktaZ^nd would monopolize too -mnrh ni-'n, + c i be filled up with matted$' j f»"ld Those written m omfositim ? Plt ° strong personal feelings' limn vt "> which fact is anite XZ Tl aPP™afh}ng animosity, column* n 1 ^fficient to exclude them from our columns. Our aim vs to make our V of general and useful inform JZ 1 'L tiZSt^i 9 V C asses creditfor the best inten- tion due to them. By adopting ,u<-ha course, ice hom- to promote a spirit of unity and good feeling 1 For some of the eommunicatiom we have received bitathe a strange medely of m feelinr,, 'unworthy the calm penning• of thoughtful men: We man add that as a general rule letters for the future must not ex^eed one quarter of a column in length. Jhe ff be fflad to insert when opportunity ,iferrvdt0 ou1" Aberdare corres- in £ rnexltUtterS °f Mr- Ashton and jÿlr Htfathcote in our next. "Our Leisllre 110urs" will be Verted-after the present lecture has appeared.
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7" MSBIM IrA Will MNRTO TMIFRIL. LLYWYDD.-H. A. Bruce, Ysw., A. S. rT'RV<5npv"nT^Tni\r IVIi*, Tliom&s StspliGiis, Hool Fftwr, TRYSORYDDION.-parcll Evftn JoneS} ynysgau. MM CYMBODOEION DIRWESTOL Merthyr Tydfil, ar ol cynal cyfres o ETSTEDDFODAU Blynyddol Ail-raddol, wedi pendsrfynu cynal EISTEDDFOD FAWR GENEDLAETHOL, YN MIS MEDI 1859 Maent wedi ymddibynu ar eu hadnoddau eu hunain yn hollol, oddigerth ychydig bunnoedd, hyd 7D hyn, er fod eu treuliadau o'r dechreuad rhwng Saith ag Wyth Cant o Bunnoedd, Ac er mwyn rhoddi Gwobrwyon mwy nag arferol yn yr Eistedddfod hon, penderfynodd y Pwyll- gor anturio rhoddi Pedwar Ugain Punt o'u trysorfa eu- hunain, a gwneyd apeliad at gefnogwyr Llenyddiaeth Gymreig am Danysgrifiadau 1 wneyd y gweddill i fyny; ac y mae yn lion ganddynt gydnabod fod amryw wedi cydsynio a'u cais. Ac os rhynga bodd i ryw rai ereill weled fod amcan y Sefydliad yn dda, a'r Testynau yn deilwng, bydd yn ddywenydd ganddynt eu rhesu yn mhlith eu Noddwyr Tanysgriifedig. Cyfeirier y Tanysgrifiadau at un o'r Trysoryddion, a phob Gohebiaeth at yr Ysgrifenydd. Cyhoeddir y Rhestr Danysgrmadol. Gwobrwyir yr Ymgeiswyr Goreu (os yn deilwng) ar y Testynau canlynol:- I. Amy Traethawd goreu ar Beolau Beirn- p. s- c. neu gan wryw o lais eyfalaw (tenor)-, a iadaeth Hanesiol. Gwobr 20 0 0 rhaid i'r cyfansoddiad turn a'r un blaenorol, TKS. Dysgwylir sylw nefflduol ar, Pa un a ydyw rl.lai (lef'"frt(1li,?i at was- rbeolau beirniadol hanesiaeth gyffredin yn anaeth corau cyffredm. Rhoddir y flaen- gjmwysedig at hanesiaeth y Beibl, a'i nad 'araflyn ^y/artal Cvmreig: pob peth Am y Traethawd Hanesyddol a Beirniadol 16* y p0T-eu o'r Alaw Gym- goreu ar Gerddoriaeth Gymreig yn ei rei» Morfa Rhiiddlan. i, J "'Vr^T y rwahanol Gysylltiadau a'i Hansoddau o'r ^T! a1', J- Mills ar oesau cyntefig hyd yn bresenol. Gwobr.. 10 0 0 Gerddoriaeth Gymreig. Gwobr 10 0 3. Am y Traethawd goreu ar Gysylltiadau 17. mrei^^Toriad^Dvdd0"611^ f Cymdeithas, neu Ddybyniad eu Gwahanol "KniJi u Y Ddosbelrth ar eu GilydoT Gwobr 5 0 0 j 0 „ 4. Am y Traethawd goreu yn Gymraeg neu 18 4 r,T,Tlr„nTl„ Saesonaeg, ar Ddifyrion Adlonol, (Becre- Gymreiff '^Serch Hudol "OT<Yr Ala fi^ ative Amusements); sef, A ydynt yn an- | Teuan n,(,, vT1 v rw i i hebgorol i iechyd a chynydd corfforol a p Caniedydd. meddyliol dyn yn ddeallol a moesol. Os 10 0 ydynt, pa fathau o honynt, a dulliau eu Wrth gynganeddu yr Alawon uchod, gofaler cynal, sydd yn gydweddol a rheswm a mwy am beroriaeth yn nhrefniad y Ueisiau Christionogaeth. Gwobr 5 0 0 nag am gywreinrwydd yn y cynganeddiad. i. Am y Traethawd goreu ar Arddwriaeth. BEIRNIAID. 8. Am y Ffug-Hanes goreu, yr awdwr i Llfnbedr^ ParCh' Rowland Wllhams> Ix D-, Coleg ddewis ei destyn, ond rhaid ei fod yn sell- XUiif 2 a 15—Mr. John Williams,(Gorfyniawco Arfon^i iedig ar Ffeithiau, ac yn tueddu at Ddyr- Gas Ll>ht Newington Stre'eV Liv^pa^ Arfon)' chafiad Moesol y Cymry yn neillduol. Rhif 3—Y Parch. Dr. James, M. A., F. A. Pante- Gwobr 600 Rect0ry, Pontypool, Mon. ° D.S. Cyfyngirefi hanermaintioli "Llyw- Rhif 4.—Y Parch. Thomas Davies, Athraw Duwin- elyn Parri." yddol Coleg y Bedyddwyr, Haverfordwest. 7. Am yr Arwrgerdd oreu; yr awdwr i ddewis Rhif 6.—Evan Davies, Ysw., M. A., Abertawy. ei destyn; ond os bydd neillduolrwydd Rhif 7, 8, 9, a 10.—Mr. Ebenezer Thomas (Eben cenedlaethol yn nodweddu y Testyn, bydd- Fardd), Clynog Fawr. ed yn un Cymreig. Gwobr 20 0 0 Rhif 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, a 18.—Mr. John Roberts, 8 Am y Ddisgrifgerdd oreu o Gymru. (Ieuan Gwyllt), Golygydd yr Amserau Liverpool. Gwobr 10 0 o CYFARWYDDIADAU y Chwech Englyn goreu i'r Tynfaen, Gofaler ysgrifenu y Cyfansoddiadau yn cWnr a dar- (Loadstone). Gwobr. llenadwy, a'u hanfon i'w priodol Feimia'id, Tvedi talu'eu 10. Am yr Englyn goreu l r Llaw. Gwobr ..100 cludiad, erbyn y laf o Awst 1859. Y ffua-enwau vn unio- II. Am y Ddau Bennill goreu ar Ddyngarwch. wrth y Cyfansoddiadau. Anfoner yr^enwau nriodnl Ton "Toriady Dydd." Gwobr 10 0 mewn envelopes seliedig i'r Ysgrifenydd, wedi eu 1)ar- ia. Am y Ddau Bennill goreu ar Wladgarwch. wyddnodi y tu allan a'r ffugenwau, yn nghyda°- enw v Ton Morfa Rhuddlan," Gwobr .100 testyn 13. Am y Ddau Bennill goreu ar Ryddid. (^fensoddiadau Buddugo1 i fod yn eiddo'r pwyHgor. T6n ^Serch Hudol." Gwobr ,.10 0 4™ J "• br^ ^•Pmy:.<Roby"Wu,u.da1:.307: s US. Am yr Alaw a'r Cydgan (Solo-air and O. Y. Dymun.rr hysbysu y CANWYR a'r TELYNWYR Chorus) goreu ar y pennill cyntaf o &c., y g%vobrwyir hwythau yn helaeth yn yr Eistedd- Gwalia." Gwel yr un llyfr, tudal. 284. fod hon, ac y bydd Programmes yn cynwys v Barnau Gwobr 5 00 Cerddorol, yn nghyd a'r oil o'r testynau ereill, yn barod Tr Alaw, ar "Deffrown a phur Syniadau," GERDDOROT" GELHR EU cael yn yr EISTEDDFOD &c., a'r Cydgan ar "Fy magawl wlad," &c. Rhaid I'r Unawd (Solo) fod yn v JOSEPH WILLIAMS, Ysgrifenydd gyfryw ag y gellir ei ganu gan fenyw Swyddfa'r Cymrodorion; Awst 26, 1858. IWf ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL, MEBTHyE TYDFIL. A TEA MEETING will be held on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 1858. Tickets Is. each. Tea on the table from 4 to 7 o'clock. The proceeds to be applied to the reduction of the debt on the chapel. At half-past 7 o'clock, ADDRESSES will be deliver- ed by the Rev. E. A TELFER, of Kingswood; Rev. E. RUSSELL, of Merthyr; & Per. G. CARTWRIGHT, of York. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL, MERTHYR TYDFIL. ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 1858, THREE SERMONS will be preached by the Rev. E. A. TELFER, of Kingswood. Service to commence in the Morning at 10!, Afternoon 2!, andEvening at 6 o'clock. Appropriate hymns will be sung by the children. Collections will be made in aid of the School^funds. TO JOURNEYMEN SAWYERS. WANTED, SIX Steady and good WORKMEN, where constant employment would be given at good wages. None but steady and attentive men need apply. Apply to Mr. GEORGE SIBBERING, Taff Vale Yard, Merthyr TydLvil. f FARMER'S ARMS INN, MERTHYR TYDV1L. TO LET, with immediate possession, the FARMER'S ARMS INN, situate in the principal thorough- fare in Merthyr. Incoming moderate. Satisfactory reasons can be given for the present tenant leaving.- Apply, for further particulars, to Mr. W. W. WYNN, pont-y-pridd, or on the premises. August <? August 30th, 1858. Prichard's Aromatic Steel Pius, ARE the only acknowledged specific for nervous and general debility. They give energy to the mus- cles and nerves, strength to the stomach, and speedily impait vigour to all constitutions weakened from illness or shattered by the cares and anxieties of a city life. These pills are absorbed into the blood, and thus circu- late through the whole system, so that no part of the body can escape their truly wonderful influence. In boxes 2s. 6d., 4s. 6d., and lis. Prepared only by Mr. PRICHARD, 65, Charing-eross. AGENTS.-—Cardiff, Mr. S. P. Kernick, 23, Duke- street. Newport, Mr. E. J. Phillips; Merthyr Tydvil, Mr Thomas Rees, High-street; Pontypool, Messsr. Wood; and Monmouth, Mr. Thomas Farror. Prichard's Dandelion, Camomile, Rhu- barb, and Ginger Pills, THIS excellent compound, skilfully adjusted, is an unfailing remedy for indigestion, constipation, liver and all stomach complaints, its action being mild and certain, cannot fail to restore health, and by occa- sional use prove the most valuable medicine ever brought before the public. Well adapted for parties going abroad. In bottles Is. lid., 2s. 9d.. 4s. 6d., and lls. Prepared only by Mr. PRICHARD, Apothecary, 65, Charing- cross, and of all medicine vendors. Be sure to ask for PRICHARD'S. AGENTS-Cardie Mr. S. P. Kernick, 23, Duke- street, Newport, Mr. E. J. PhilJips; Merthyr Tydvil, Mr Thomas Rees, High-street; Pontypool, Messrs. Wood; and Monmouth, Mr. Thomas Farror^ THEATRE BOYAL, MERTHYR IITVIL. -rlJST ADDED to the COLLECTION, a Correct J LIKENESS of LLEWELYN JONES, who was barbarously killed on Thursday, August 19th, 1858. C. HATHAWAY, Artkt and Proprietor, wishes to inform the public that HF SL PUSEI the identical CLOTHES worn by TH« DLCEJ during his life, and that he TO al» added to C. HATHAWAY begs to inform the public that he has go connection with any othcrjMbition traveling, T. PLOOES, HAIR DRESSER, &c., VICTORIA STREET, MERTHYR, BEGS most respectfully to return thanks to the In- habitants of Merthyr and its vicinity for the very liberal support conferred on him since his commence- ment in Business, and to inform the Gentlemen of this Town and neighbourhood, that he has engaged one of the first Cutler's in England, to make expressly for him, a large quantity of Razors, which he is now selling at 105d. each. Notwithstanding the very low price he can recommend them as a good article, and warranted to shave equal to any 2s. 6d. razor. Any gentleman purchasing one, can be shaved with it free of charge before purchasing. s N.B.—Gentlemen's Razors ground and set on the premises, and kept in order yearly or otherwise f A PIGE0N MATCH will take place at "7^" 1 CtJL1iM°RE's, Rhymney Inn, at 11 o Clock, on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th inst.; PRIZE' A GOLD WATCH (nearly new) by 25 members, 5s. each; 3 birds; 80 yards boundary; 21 yards rise; l I oz. shot. Double Guns allowed 2 yards. 2 Barber supplies the Birds. TICKETS to be had at the Rhymney Inn, Royal Arms Inn, Rhymney; Lion Inn, Blaina; Mitre Inn, Bryn- mawr; Bush Inn, Dowlais j and at the Oastle, ant Freemasons' Inns, Tredegar. <i TEN PER CENT SAVED IN LEDGERS, CASH-BOOKS, JOURNALS, 4rc. ACCOUNT-BOOKS of every description Ruled to Pattern, and Bound on the best principle for en- suring durability, at the TELEGRAPH Office. A larsre Stock always on hand. v — — [A CARD.] S-A.TVTTJEL JONES, general PICTON INN, caedraw, INTRODUCES himself to the notice of the supporters J- of Mr. To op, who is retiring in his favour, by as- suring them that his large experience in Brewing-, and the most hospitable assiduities of the house will be brought to bear upon the interests or comforts of all those who favour him with their Orders or Society. Merthyr, June 1st, 1856. y Merthyr, June 1st, 1856. y PUBLIO NOTICE! npHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that I will not be re- X sponsible for any Debts that my Wife, ELIZA THOMAS may contract after the present date, and the public are therefore cautioned against giving her goods on Credit. Signed, r. ■ -n x EDWARD THOMAS. Graig Cottage, Merthyr Tydvil, August 27th, 1858. /» -s, ———— ROYAL ARMS HOTEL, 1nte"Z" WANTED, a good COOK who can bring a character • fr°m her last place. She must understand her business and be prepared to assist occasionally in the general business of the Establishment Apply by letter (postpaid) to MR. JOHN DAVIES it the above address. > /^f,? 't' KAYE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS. H-EALTH R ESTOR ED and maintained by the use of these Pills, prepared solely by JOHN KAYF of Dalton Hall, near Huddersfield. They are uneminHp'rl of1 acute^'wllf^s b?nfcM effect> and cases oi acute as well as chronic diseases, especially thnvo SCtV7 Blood, Indigestibn, and employedf medicine that can possibly be SedSta £ HabifsTIanH^' Mec«aniCS, all pers0ns of\ bedentary Habits, and the general public, will find them of the greatest service in correcting and prevenS of the human body. Buy one box, and read the TESTIMONIALS enclosed. k old by all Chemists and other dealers in Patent Modi cmes, at. Is. lid, 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d, Wholesale^ w" JBread-streetj London, ^——gl—W—— —— SELLING OFF! SELLING- OFF! AT No 5, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR. T ROACH begs to inform his friends and the public in general that he intends offering for sale on MONDAY • next, at greatly reduced prices, all the remaining part of his SUMMER GOODS too numerous to mention, in order to make room for his Autumn Stock, which will be ready for inspection the same time, consisting of real West of England Broad Cloths, black and fancy Doeskins, Ladies' Cloth, black and colored Fancy Dresses, French Merinoes and Twills, black and colored Cobourgs, Circassian Cloths, Alpaccas. &c., &c. Gala Plaids, new styles in Woollen Shawls and long- Shawls, Turnovers of every make and color in endless variety, Ribbons, Flowers, &c. Gentlemen's Scarfs, Mufflers, Ties, Collars, and under-clothing of every description. Also, his stock of ready-made Shirts white and coloured is worthy of particular attention. Fronts-plated and embroider- ed frontings, new stock of HATS and CAPS just arrived, &c., &c. The whole will be offered at prices that can- not fail to induce an early call. The sale to continue for 21 days. Observe the Address-T. ROA CH, No. 5, High Street, opposite the Busb Hotel, Merthyr. P.S. A vacancy for a young man of good character as an assissant, he must be thoroughly acquainted with the business, and a knowledge of both languages required; also, a vacancy for a respectable youth as an apprentice. Apply to T. Roach Draper, 5, No. High Street, Merthyr. & "WIITTTIEIR, IS COMHTG-! THOMAS ASHTON IN returning his most sincere thanks for the very liberal support accorded his wife, whilst carrying on the Welsh JL Woollen Trade, in Castle Street, Dowlais, respectfully informs the Public, that he has now Removed to "more convenient premises in Victoria Street, and that he has added to the Flannel Trade, that of Linen Drapery" and Haberdashery, of which he has an Entirely New Stock, consisting of useful materials of English, Scotch' and Welsh Manufacture, and which he is determined to Sell at such Low Prices, as will conform with the present Depression of Trade in the Iron Districts. T- A- Invites the attention of the Public to his Stock of Welsh and English Flannels, in White and Scarlet ajs°..of his Scarlet and Plaid Flannel Shirtings, Lindsey and Flannel Dresses, and Aprons of Different Sorts' Welsh Cloth in Stock, made to Order. Of North Wales Woollen Shawls and Turnovers lie has the Lnr«- est Stock of any Shopin South Wales, there being more than 1500 of his own Manufactuer, which he is determined to sell off at the following rate,—4 quarter Turnovers, usually at 4s., sold 3s. 5 quarters 5s., sold 3s. 9d. N. B. Dress, Cape and Bonnett Making, made and attended to on the Premi^ijP HIGH STREET, MERTHYR T YDVIL. JOSEPH~PORTRK, BREAD & BISCUIT BAKER, CONCECTIONER, &c PONTYPOOL. "DESPECTFULLY announces to the Inhabitants of t MERTHYR and its vicinity, that he has taken to the premises lately occupied by Mr. G. Warren, where in addition to his business at Pontypool, he intends car- rying on the general trade of Baker and Confectioner, anil having a thorough practical knowledge of his business, he hopes by supplying goods of the best des- cription at reasonable charges, to enjoy a share of public patronage. Blanc Manges, Jellies, Custards, &c. made to order on the shortest notice. Wedding Cakes at all prices. DOWLAIS GAS & COKE COMPANY, WX. (LIMITED.) "VfOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the GENEKAL JAI HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS of the above Company will take place at the Board Room, on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, SEP- TEMBER 9th, at 8 o'cloek. FREDERICK ATKINS, Secretary. Dowlais, Aug. 27th, 1858. P.S. No further Notice of the above Meeting will be issued. S* LLONG GYMREIG I NEW YORK, DYMUNEM hysbysu Ymfudwyr Cymreig einbod wedi sicrhau y llong ardderchog- RESOLUTE 'i Cadben FREEMAN, 3,500 tuueJI, i fyned allan ar y 13eg o Fedi. Y mae yn Llong newydd, ac yn un o'r llestri goreu a aetli allan erioed o'r Mersey. Pris cludiad Steerage, jE3, Second Cabin, 13 lOs.^a' £3 15s. yn ol y lie. I sicrhau lie, anfoner Deposit o £1 i'r cvfeiriad isod, lie y ceir pob mynylion. JOHN LLOYD. 37, UNION-STREET. & & & NEU HI ST, ANN-STREET. 7 LIVERPOOL. D.S. Nid oes unrhyw gysylltiad rhyngom a T. LLOYD, LIVERPOOL. STEAM SAW MILLS, CANAL SIDE, MERTHYR TYDVIL. GWENLLIAN COLE begs to return her most sin- G cere thanks to those persons who laboured so assiduously in removing timber and extinguishing the fire that occured at the above premises, on Thursday, the 26th August. G. C. begs to inform Builders, Cabinet-makers, Car- penters, and others, of Merthyr and neighbourhood that the mills are again in working- order, having commenced on Tuesday last, and she hopes to be favoured with a con- tinuance of their orders. Having erected additional machinery, she will be enabled to execute all orders en- trusted to her with the greatest dispatch, and at the un- ^dermentioned prices:— Red and Yellow Pine, and Deal.. 2s. per 100 ft. Elm, Birch, Beech, and Oak 3s. „ #. Mahogany 4s. „ Flatting work 9d. „ G. C. has received a large Stock of new Timber and Laths of excellent quality. burning in all its branches executed on the premises by experienced workmen. Merthyr Tydfil, Sept. 1, 1858. PENTWYJNISAF & BLAENANTYFEDvV LANDS, LLANWONNO, GLAMOR- GANSHIRE. THIS IS TO GTVE NrOTICE that all persons found trespassing on the above Lands in pursuit of Game, will be proceeded against to the utmost rigour of the Law. Pentwynisaf, 1st Sept., 1858..t Cr17 2— MORGAN, WILLIAMS, & Co., ENGINE MANUFACTURERS, RESPECTFULLY inform the Coal Proprietors and other inhabitants of this neighbourhood, that they have commenced business at COEDPENMAEN, Ponty- pridd, as Engine Factors and general Machinists, and from their long practical experience in the erection of all kinds of steam machinery, they feel confident that any orders they may receive will be executed satisfactorily, and at very moderate prices. They respectfully solicit an inspecton of their Engines, one of which may be seen at work in the TELEGRAPH Office, Merthyr Tydiil and at other Establishments, to which they will readily refer intending purchaserSt General Smiths' Work performed by efficient Work- men. '73I3S;;5II5 '/O Oll FOR :LSL HP; WOL RW fSX I ;.v- r TT REAL YARMOUTH BLOATERS, At Is. per Dozen! JAMES WILTSHIRE, FISHMONGER AND FRUITERER, COMMERCIAL STREET, ABERDARE, RESPECTFULLY solicits a trial of his REAL YAR- MOUTH BLOATERS at Is. per dozen, which he warrants as perfectly sweet, and in prime condition. All kinds of Fish preserved to order. Fruit in season.
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE. The Editor does not hold himself responsible for the sentiments expressed by his correspondents. CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY. To the Editor of the Telegraph. SIR, I must be labouring under a great mis- take if there did not exist in Merthvr some short time ago, a society of the above name, but whe- ther it has since become defunct or paralysed, we cannot well know, at least through the columns of the TELEGRAPH. From what we read of it in past time, we were induced to look on it with a favourable eye, believing it to be a move in the moral direction, calculated to elevate the charac- ter and humanise the feelings of the Irish part of our population. It is because we considered it a moral agent, working for the attainment of these praiseworthy objects, that we express ourselves interested in its welfare. We feel convinced that no portion of our population stand more in need of improvement and Christianizing influences, than those known as the Irish people of our towns. What vividly brings this fresh to your readers' minds must be another case 'of mai- slaughter that has taken place within a short space :-of time. What foolishness or infatuation must sway those wretched people, who thus from time to time continue to arouse in each other's breasts all the malice and deadly enmity of mortal foes, and pour out the fulness of savage and devilish brutality on eacli other, as not only to raise their hands and even imbrue them in their fellow- raen's^ blood, but actually strangle tliem in death's reeking and blood-thirsty grasp. And what is the cause of this ? Simple enough the cause, but terrific and heart-rending the results, namely, that one man happened to be born in Kerry, another first drew the breath of life in Cork. Now, Sir, what can you think of beings — I cannot call them by the honoured name of men —who can thus assail each other in the most deadly hatred for such a cause as this P I cannot fancy what you will call them, but I must con- sider them downright fools,-idiots of the basest character, who are a disgrace to our common nature, and who openly cast insult in the face of God himself, by thus maltreating and abusing their fellow-man—the image of his Creator. Is there no hope for these outcasts to order and civilised society, and who are themselves to blame for this exclusion? No matter what has been their hardships hitherto now every induce- ment is held out to them—every encouragement is offered to stimulate them to raise their de- graded character. Even generosity has been tendered to them from some of our townsmen, which should teach them to go on in the road to advancement. Let it be understood, however, that we are not including all Irishmen in this condemnation we know some good men amongst them—men who need not hide their faces, but on whose honest faces a blush of shame arises when the miscon- duct of their countrymen is published from week to week. We believe there are others amongst them, whom we may not know, who are good themselves, and willing to unite in a benevolent crusade to snatch their countrymen out of the mire of evil and iniquity in which they revel. Let these good-intentioned men come together, rally round the standard of moral suasion and raise on high the banner of the Young Men's Society. If it is capable of doing good, then by every means keep it up,—active and workinc When we look around us, we see all pro grossing—we behold institutions arising and lending their refining and providential aid to fur- ther the welfare of our population, and particu- larly the labouring portion. Hence it is that we observe with regret the stand-still and deplorable condition of those who have been a long time a bye-word of contempt. Surely they ought to try and cast off this very ■ disgraceful character, and endeavour to gain for themselves a good name. We think they can do this if they only make an effort, and surely such an advantage and blessing as this should induce them to make every sacrifice to acquire a good, honest, respectable character amongst their fel- low-townsmen. We hope these remarks will have the desired effect, and as they are offered with a view to their well-being, we look forward for the united labours of the sensible amongst them to put down all these causes of crime and diabolical out- rage that too frequently occur at present. Further remarks we refrain from adding, and come to a conclusion in the present instance, by reminding our Irish neighbours that we have advanced these remarks to them with the best intentions,—the purest motives,—untrammelled by prejudice of any description, and solely for the peace, happiness, and prosperity of our towns- men generally.—I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, A MEBTHYEIAN.