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tution like the Magdalene; still these shew, after a careful survey, that from fifty to sixty per cent. became reformed characters in every sense of the word. Here then are motives of encouragement to induce every benevolent-minded man, whatever may be his doubts, to reflect whether it is not incumbent upon us to try something similar for the poor women in our large towns in South Wales and Monmouthshire. As stated in the resolution moved by the Lord Bishop of Lh.ndaff, 'the number of these fallen women in our principal towns is very considerable;' and, if I may be permitted to add, far more considerable than people generally suspect. I speak this of my own per- sonal knowledge, and from the knowledge of otners situated like myself. I may also state that there is a considerable number of women in each of the towns who would at once leave their vile courses if they only had an asylum offered to them. We have on our books now, in Merthyr alone, sixteen women who have given their names as ready to enter a Refuge, provided we opeu one for them. I m-iy mention, too, as a curious fact, showing the anomalous position these poor women occupy, that in the district of Merthyr called Chinal-a district inha- bited almost entirely by prostitutes—we have hnd weekly services for the last six months, and these services have been invariably attended by about forty, more or less, of these poor fallen creatures. In conclusion, we do not contemplate any great outlay in buitdings at present. Our plan is to establish a House of Reception in each of our large towns, where inmates are to be taken in. pre para torv to the drafting them to the General Establishment, and lor this General Jistablishment we hope to get an unoccupied house in the country. He also purpose to have this house at a distance from one of our large towns, sufficiently near to make it, in some measure, self-supporting by employ- ing y'e women in laundiy and other industrial work. ilia circular from which the above appeal is extracted, states that subscriptions towards the object may be sent to the Old Bank, Merthyr. THE REY. W. MORLEY PUNSHON. WE have visited Zoar Chapel but twice in our lives, the first time was to hear that remarkable man Guinness, now returning home wearied in mind and body, but not in soul, from America, and the next, and last, to form a solitary unit in the great crowd on Wednesday evening last, that lie-tcned to, and applauded, the Rev. W. M. Pun- shea.- The large chapel was well filled. Gallery and floor teemed with a throng, eager to see and hear a man who has won so high a position in the religious and oratorical world. At 8 o'clock the reverend gentleman made his appearance, and was at once warmly welcomed. He has the true armenian type, is short, well proportioned, with a forehead full and suggestive of mental power. But the face marks the orator; the nervous mouth and deeply indented lines bespeak him of no common order, and well prepare an audience for a mental treat. Hearers are at first slightly disappointed, there is a strong provincial burr, Staffordshire in sound, perceptible, but as the *<jce animates and the flow of ideas run quickly, Tk 8 *s f°rK°tten. J-he subject taken by the lecturer was Science, -literature, and Religion, and their perfect har- mony with each other. Science, as the handmaid, corroborating the truths ofreligion, and Literature as the delineator of its beauties and the faithful interpreter of its truths. In the first place Science was ably shown by an analysis of astronomical and geological evidence to bear out the records of Holy Writ. Various writers on the vexed question, such as the duration of the crea- tion, were quoted, and the bias of the orator's mind rfenrly shown to rest on the conclusion that the Mosaical account of "in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," while specifying no period, amply bore out and did not clash with the received truths of geo- With regard to the extent of the Deluge, Mr. unshon briefly reviewed a few of the leading authori- ties on both sides, but, with the exception of one re- mark, did not jcommit himself to an opinion. This was, that it not universal, he did not see why an omnibus, ana no!; an ark, would not have sufficed for Noah's requirements. In the review of astronomical truths, wo have never listened to a man who so eloquently expressed the intel- ligent emotions of awe, of wonder; and delight, which these truths elicit. Noble ideas, clothed in beauty, transfixed the attention; a brilliant stream of devout Utterance sparkled along, raised the audience to an extacy few had ever experienced before. The dim moon that gleams behind the thin summer cloud, the pale stars glittering in space, towards which we !ook with unconcern, and with less attention than at the gas lamps in our street were shown in their majestic atti- tude and importance. In the review of Literature, Mr. Punshou was even more, successful, though he had, with regret, to name Humbolt and others who were iC anything-arians," yet they were more than paralleled by the illustrious names of Milton, of Galileo, of Newton, and a time-honoured nost. The just encomiums paid to the lustre of their achievements, and the good they had done, were sub- jects of brilliant perorations. The definitiono of Litera- "5%»} C(nurast to Science, were apt and striking, SJMC y ^10se quoted from Gumming and others, fh k's thoughts were singularly grand, with e)Cxcepti°n of the reference to a Welshman's gene- another very much like an old Joe; there .u°thiag hackneyed, all appeared the free fresh I I of a devoutly-trained mind—Wordsworthian sr belief of the inner soul of nature, and the piruiial links wherewith all creation is joined in har- lllOny. ■' \n remarks on man's progression he soared high "fi We"- Look at the seed sown small and insig- stP'<b'K^' P'anted in the earth, it becomes the flower or th'p\-S UP into the majestic tree, through whose branches is i.r')^7«'canis quiver, around which the carol of birds bvn G- 'i and under which man stands with uplifted the^ .8-,lzo of wonder and of love. Higher than all Stories around, above the starry world in t] spaee, for while of their progression and nm/1" L'ty they are ignorant; he has that innate ,!Ctf)Usne3s °' self and destiny, free alike to king or •m, to peer or peasant, to the rich or the beggar, the or ^'ie "Oh!" said he, I cannot ir^ye a grander being than the immortal soul free s. A. s';a' an" standing with flashing gaze ready to wiag Tugnt beyond tlie setting sun." It is remarked, he said,'that the Bible need only to have been comprised of six chapters. A chapter on original sin, on justification, sanetificatioa, and so on, but )1; was God's will that truth should be allied to beauty. The sword was brilliant and keen, but the hilt was jewelled and the scabbard had delightful tracing upon it. To it we looked for the grandest eloquence, the most impressive pathos. Where was majesty so equated as in the Psaluis ? where sublimity as in Job ? where a requiem so touching as in Corinthians ? poured lorch in saddest strains over the departed soul. 111. inclusion, Mr. Punshou proved, by extracts from Miicaulayj Sidney Smith, and Curran, and a host of poets of the highest order, that it was to the liible they Were indebted ior their grand climaxes—that the Bible was thy fount of their inspiration; and these quotations, especially the poetic ones, were most aptly and most excellently given. In that sublimely-pathetic extract Tool a poet of the present era, Massey we think— Father, Thy will be done ni that noble prayer of Scott's: in Tennyson's Dying- "Tl the height of pathos, of sterling eloquence "was "I peached, eliciting emotions which shone in many a glia- tening eve and quivering lip. ut we feel our inability to convey, anything like a ^orrect, description of the lecture—enough that a treat was afforded, such as will long be remembered. Thoughts were uttered winged with the glory of eloquence, ideas tievout and ennobling, and the better and "c highest, feelings of everyone's nature who had the hapPiness to hear this mail were raised, may We add-yes raised as they never were before. „ flr- Clark occupied the chair, and at the close, plaudits „J°nS and load" to the orator, aa I a warn tribute of ^peet to the chairman, expressed the delight ot the l0:e audience. ().|n returning thanks, Mr. Puns'ion said that as we tlI" not thank the cloud for rain, so it was not to him clo ,C!iai;ks were due, rather to the One who gave the dev rain; and in conclusion, he earnestly and to hoped we should all turn with renewed energy Rioulr Book, and raise again the flame of rel i- Us art-our now waxing faint and low.
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9XTCirMBEBS-—^ ^as ^'een our pleasure <L,oVTeef to soo a < cucumber so large and well Ho;- ,0Ped that ii quite astonished us, for we had hav« !'eviou,aiy conceived that it was possible to p»r?,fou«M thls Plant t0, such a high state of Esn?nn lfc^waB gr0WI11 by IKcW Thomas, inefc, 110 G,ourfc. P™' ,and measured 30 It; m length, with the bloom still retained, as *tli L y ^1IS Ayas not selected n"0r ue.st, for v\ e understand he has several inten i?Wln- size, and two of which he in" '/x, exhibition at the approach- Tiiev^ya'va^ -^a'ace flower and vegetable show, thou ria"3 ?f <)'1S ^rapreaa Eugenie kind, ana the t'w w<i nave not -had tlie pleasure of knowing. inv,x* ;1 \of fcWs wo are assured by the as thp lliat are as excellent for the table y perfect in. appearance.
MR. JOSEPH EDWARDS.
MR. JOSEPH EDWARDS. Our readers will join in the gratification we feel in observing the following notice of a work of art recently executed by Mr. Joseph Edwards, a native of Merthyr. It is taken from a recent part of The National Magazine :— THE WEARY RE-AssURED.- When art sum- mons the ideal to glorify the real, and to re- assure, refine, and elevate the mind, it presents itself to us in its highest capacity, and sheds, its influence in the most pure form. Its dominion then extends to the spiritual as well as to the material elements of our nature, and a light di- vine is evolved. From a charming though small bas-relief by Mr. J. Edwards, Robert-street, Hampstead-road, this two-fold province of art is seen in the chaste and simple way which sculp- ture admits of. According to the sculptor's own explanation of the design, it is not an illustration of any particular passage from an author, but is intended to represent an intelligent and a good man, denoted by the character of his head and countenance and by the book in his hand, who has been for a moment prostrated in spirit by repeated disappointments and ingratitude in his endeavours to contribute to the well-being and happiness of some of his fellow-beings. In this prostrated state he throws himself on his couch, sighing almost despairingly, What's the use He then slumbers-a black cloud seems to gather before his mental eye, corresponding with the temporary darkness of his own mind. This cloud, however, soon opens, and lo! in the midst of it an angel appears. It has in one hand the Lilium eximium, emblematical of the purity and majesty of mind wherewith the heavenly messenger has to re-invigorate the weary one, and to reimbue his spirit with the wisdom and steady perseve- rance that can Learn to labour and to wait to "Work and despair not." Above the head of the angel the star of hope shines and the sym- bol of eternity beams, while the countenance, it may be fancied, glows with celestial splendour. The right hand points heavenward, and the pros- trated man is thrilled with holy delight, his mind becomes all a-glow as with a bright affluence of bright essence increate," while some such in- spired words as the following may sound to his mental ear like the music of the spheres: They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righ- teousness as the stars for ever and ever!" The "solemn vision then disappears, and the weary one rises re-assured. He puts on "the armour of light," humbly determining that "whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report," these things he will try to do, that the God of peace may be with him, and that his fellow-beings may derive ad- vantage from earnest endeavours. This is not the only admirable idea ably designed and exe- cuted by the same sculptor. Mr. Edwards, a native of Merthyr Tydvil, is a young sculptor, whose works," says the Art Journal for June 1856, "in the Royal Academy have in more than one instance called forth our special approbation he possesses talents of no common order, which only require a prominent field of labour, and to be more widely known, to be fully appreciated. His mind appears amply stored with such qualifications as are essential to make a great artist, and there is little doubt of his becoming one, with suitable opportunities for developing what is in him. Mr. Edwards has already done good service: a very beautiful ex- ample of monumental scuplture from his chisel, is erected in memory of the late Right Hon. Sir J-. B. Bosanquet, one of the Judges of the Court of Uommcu Pleas, in the Church of Diagestow, Monmouthshire. He has executed monuments to the sixth and seventh Dukes of Beaufort. In St. Botolph's Church, Colchester, is also an elegant monument from his chisel to the memory of W. Hawkins, Esq., and two of his children; another at Berechurch, Essex, to Mrs. White; besides others we have not space to point out. Among the ideal subjects for relievos and statutes which he has exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Industrial Exhibition of 1851, we may name The last Dream, The Daughter of the Dawn,' 'The Spirit ascending,' The Weary re- assured,' 'A Philosopher instructing a Youth,' and The High Poet-Priest of Science.' — ABBRDARE. JUVENILE RIFLE CGKPS.— The young lads of Aberdare, determined not to be behind the age, have formed a corps amongstjthemselves, to the number of 40 members. We hear that they have solicited and will receive the services of Sergeant John Robertson, of the senior Aberdare rifles, whose capabilities for the post are indispu- table. To a perfect knowledge of drill he com- bines a zealousness and a liking for the profes- sion, which cannot fail to make him an admirable tutor. LLANDAFF UPPER DEANEET. — CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.—The first gener- al meeting of this association was held on Satur- day last, in the Boy's National School Room, at Aberdare, when, notwithstanding the unseason- able state of the weather, about 34 clergymen and school teachers were present. The Rev. J. Griffith, rector ofjMerthyiy Rural Dean, and pre- sident of the Association, delivered an inaugural address on The Progress of Elementary Educa- tion during the past thirty years," which was exceedingly interesting, and was listaned to throughout with marked attention. The educa- tional report for the past six months 'as next read by Mr. Wolfe, master of the Gellifaelog Schools, Dowlais. After this there was a very warm discussion about the rales of the Associa- tion, and after some considerable time, it was agreed that there should be no material alteration in them until the meeting of June 1831. The members then adjourned to the Boot Inn, where 1 a substantial luncheon had been provide j, to which justice being done, the meeting separated. IJECTUOK. — On Monday evening the Rev. i'homas l^cvi, delivered a lecture on Nature and the I'lble,' at the Temperance Hall. The Rev. D. Ihilhps, Maesteg, occupied the chair. The lecture was of a highly interesting nature, and appeared to give the greatest satisfaction to a somewhat .numerous audience. The temper- ance choir was in attendance and enlivened the proceedings by singing in their usual excellency of style. TIIIS HIEVVAIN COMMON.—It is now pretty plain that the authorities have made up their minds to show no favour in determining that the rig (its and wrongs of those who have built houses and walls, or otherwise encroached on this com- mon. bcr the past week or two, the valuer's deputy and his assistants have been busiiy en- gaged in measuring ground with a view of as- certaining the amount of ground rent the various proprietors of houses and fenced gardens situate on this (np to now) common property should pay. Here-and there walls aud fences of various kinds are lud low, as if 'twere necessary to prove the strength of the law's arm and the refractory nature of the minds of their quondam owners. troai all sides ubuse-tuftt harmless kind of human exhalation which has never yet been known to perforate the "human era mum—is being heaped on the devoted heads of commis- sioners, valuer, policemen, and all others who are in any way connected by duty or circumstances with the levelling process. Every possessor of a well-oraered mind should object to the exercise, of a feeling so devoid of justice, and rejoice in the fact that there is at last some hope of the in- habitants of this thriving town having a f tand- ing eye sore and disgrace removed for ever. Whilst referring to this question, it may not be out of place to cali the attention of our Aberdare readers to the necessity of taking the proper steps to ensure the speedy establishment of a people's park. The matter has long been talked of, and we understand that an extensive plot, of ground "has been allotted and fixed upon, for the purpose; it, therefore, now only remains to form and plant the park. By whom, and how is this to be done? whether by publicsub&cx'iphoiis—by tar the best means, we should think-or i)y the ratepayers of the parish ? The sooner this ques- tion receives" ventilation," the sooner shall we have the much required boon. In connection with a town whose whole make-up consists of places of business, what can be more desirable than the establishment of r: fitting place for re- creation and healthful -rausementP In many a poor and thinly populated little town there are ample means of enjoy meat available at will, but Aberdare, with its-30,000 inhabitants, all its wealth and works, has not so much as a public terrace Let the people bestir themselves, then, and they will soon discover that the same motive power which called into existence the various public f-buildings which so much adorn and im- prove the town can also, if rightly directed, pro- duce a people's park. IEON-MAKING EXTRAORDINARY.—In our last we quoted from Mr. Samuel Griffiths's excellent circular of the Staffordshire iron trade, to show the extraordinary quantity of pig iron turned out by a furnace (No. 3), at the Barrow Hcematite Iron vv orks, near Ulverstone. The quantity of iron male by this one furnace, in 14 days, was no less than 661 tons. It a (Fords us considerable pleasure to hear this week that, large as this make appears, it will not bear comparison with the performances of some of our Welsh furnaces For example --One of Mr. furnaces at the Upper Works, LI wydcoed, has recently made, in a similar space of time, no less than 815 tons 10 cwt.! It will be perceived from this that our Jinglinh friends have but little room to boast on the score of iron making. THE RIFLE COUPS.—In last week's issue of a Cardiff contemporary, we read the astounding announcement that the Aberrlare Rifle Corps had almost ceased to exist, and that this was chiefly owing to the absence of a drill-sergeant, and dis- satisfaction felt at being drilled by the officers only. That there is a paucity noticeable in the attendance at drill cannot be denied, and that the corps is at present suffering from the want of a drill-sergeant, is equally true; but we are sure there is not the slightest foundation for the assertion that the corps will shortly be defunct, or that the members thereof arc unwilling to be drilled by their officers. Since the formation of the corps, nothing could exceed the kindly and respectful feeling that has existed between officers and men, and we have the best authority for stating that the latter are proud of being com- manded and drilled by gentlemen whose urbanity of manner and kindness of disposition, have en deared them to all with whom duty has brought them in contact. Not having had the honour of shaking hands with Zadkiel or Moore, we are sorry we cannot hazard a prophecy as to the length of life likely to be enjoyed by the Aber- dare Corps; but from our intimate knowledge of the men who compose that body, we are in a position to assure any croaking individual who may be dubious of its vitality, that some time must yet elapse before it can be correctly num- bered with the things that have been. THE READING ROOM.-This excellent institu- tion in Aberdare, like many kindred ones in the neighbouring towns, notwithstanding its many attractions, completely fails to command the support which its merits entitle it to. At present we are informed the treasurer has the dissatis- faction of noticing a considerable balance on the wrong side of his cash-book. This is much to be deplored, and in a thriving and populous com- munity sucn as this is, it certainly does not speak volume3 in favour of the popular taste. An in- stitution so deserving, in a town so large, ought pertainly to be able to cnlb:fc support enough to tiold its head above water. That it does not is but too plain, why it does not is not so clearly jyidenccd.-— The .fact is, a species of exclusi- fism oau m principle, and very bad in practice -seems to have taken possession of the minds of more than half Aberdare. There is an en lire absence of that oneness of feeling, so to speak, without which no public movement or institution can possibly thrive. Parochial politics, petti- fogging vestry squablss, worthy only of the ivooden-shoed days of beadles and stocks, have ;et townsman by the ears, and struck at the root )f the public spirit of the town. Tiio whole community—if we may so denominate a people I lIDongst whom so little communion exists—has s been spire up into spiteful little factions, and j every one gang its own gait." May we not hope that this rankling, enervating, discreditable feeling will shortly die our, and give place to a healthy spirit of fellowship and brotherhood? ST. ELVAN'S CHUKCH.— On Sunday last the Very Reverend the Dean of Bangor attended divine service at this church. The reverend ?entleii.iau is at present on a visit to the Vicarage, j1,0 rC8idénc6 of his son-in-law, the vicar of A-berd ;"i re. To THE lie accident that oc- jurred at Aberuant on the 14th nit., and the in- piest held at the station on the 15th ou the body )f George Warburton, who was killed by a goods train passing over him, while in the execution of ilis duty, will undoubtedly be still fresh in the rainds of all who read your paper of the 19th ult. I3 ° Pretty well known that he left a wife md three small children entirely unprovided for, uid the poor woman's case is rendered still more listressing by her being near her confinement ivith the fourth child at the time that her hus- sand was killed. The circumstances of the caje ivere made Known to several kind and benevolent people m the neighbourhood, and petitions were drawn up and subscriptions solicited on her be- hair, and 1 am bnppy to be able (with your kind permission) to lay the results before the public: -By received from the V N.R. Provident So. nety, £ 10; from the Vale of Neath Company, B3 6s. trom passengers at Abernant. k,5 2s. 4d.; < the V .JN .11. Company's officers and servants, Ei.5 os. 10a. • frora a gentlemau and a few of his Trends at Aberdare, £'2 2s.; other small sums J rom the public, about £ 1 lOs.; total, R38 9s. 2d. < Mrs. Waryurton has desired me to publish this in y°.u.r to let all those who have been mch kind friends to her, know of the great bene- 1 its they have conferred upon her in her severe rial, a,nd she desires to say that she will ever i remember and gratefully acknowledge the great nudness that she has received in Wales, and rom Vlelsh people, in the heaviest and severest ;rouble she has ever experienced. To all of vhom sne now returns her most sincere and leartfeit thanks.-I -arn, &0., iHMSHA EsLlCK.- ibcrnant Station, June 15llJ, 1860. ABERDARE POLICE COURT. TUI'SDAY.—(Before J. 0. Fowler, Esg EELOJ; I'.—-Essex Johns, a mason, was charged a quantity of sticks at Aberdare.— Mr. Alexander Smith said I am a gardener, and lve at Cera, in the parish of Vayaor. On the 23rd of April Ixst, I had cut in a wood belong- ing to Lady Gvvynne lioiiord, at Aberdare, 56 bundles ot kidney bean and pea sticks. I left them in the wood last. Monday week, June 4th. I sent a man and cart to look for them bat they were gone. The value of them was five shillings and two pence.—M ,r. Charles Curtiss said I am clerk- to Mr. Rees HopkinRhys. The prisoner same to lI.e about ten or eleven weeks ago and pliereu t,q sell me some peas sticks. I did not see •erP' i k°me tiuie after I bought some. It might be two months ago, The prisoner went with m s to Cwmdare wood, and helped me to put them" on a cart. They were five or six bundles. I took tnem away last Friday week to my garden. —Mr. Ivees ilopkin .Hil} ¡!; said: Between the middle and en a of March last sticks were offered me by Essex Johns. I have known him for some years. He wanted ten pence for them. I said, you owe me ten shillings, I will give you free of tiiac if you will let me have a cart-load." lie said, I i-Light fiend a cart the following morning or any other tune."—p.C. George James sam: On Tuesday June 5rh, I received informa- tion irom Mr. Smith. 1 «,.ufc with him to the place where the stick;; were taken from. I made inquiries. I apprehended prisoner last Sunday. I told him, "you are charged with stealing 56 bundles of kidney bean sticks, the property of Alexander Smith from a wood below your house." He replied, "Eo I did not stealany, but I bought a lot of tlie men who were clearing tlie wood. I paid at the rate of 2a<L or 3d.bundle. I Bold 12 bundles to Kv. Rhys, and fifty were left in the wood. X went back and live of them were stolen." Yrisoner pleaded, Not Guilty" to the charge, and called Edward Edwards, a labourer from Llangynider who said that he gave sticks to the prisoner and that he also sold him 27 bundles.—Mr. Fonder said, that upon the evidence which was adduced he must acquit the prisoner. ANOTHER CASE OE STEALING KIDNEY TIEiN SUCKS.—David J ones, collier, was charged as fol- low, s: Davies said: I am a servant to Mr. Morgan ofbcrc wmboy. On the second of May I cut some kidney beans sticks upon his land. I left them in the wood; and on Saturday ihe 19th of April they were gone.—Cross-examin- ed by Mr. W. R. Smith: they were there on the 14th, and I found them on the 4th of June by a oven in the prisoner's garden.—P.S. Cole appre- hended the^prisoner; and on charging him with the offence, he said that he did not steal them, but had bought them of a boaimtm at Middle Dyuryn for a box of tobacco.—Prisoner's son said he was present when his father bought them.—Mr. Fowler said: I have great doubts whether the prisoner did not buy them. and will give him the benefit of them by acquitting him. UNLAWFUL WOUNDING.-Renry Davies, who had been remanded from Tuesday last upon the above charge, was again brought up this day, ;j when the following additional evidence was ad- duced against him.—Evan Jones, Esq. said: I am a surgeon at Aberdare I examined the pro- secutor (Daniel Lewis) last Sunday week. He had a wound extending through the left ear, and lully three inches over the temple; it was an it cised wound cut sharp; not such a one as would be produced by a fail on a pavement; it must have been done by some sharp instrument. A sharp stone or piece of broken ware might have done it, and it is possible that such a wound might have been done without the suffer- er being conscious of it if lie was in a state of intoxication.—Mr. Fowler remarked that the case was not free from grave doubts as to how it happened, but he did not think he should be justified in sending it for trial. If the prosecu- tor ^felt dissatisfied, lie might prefer a bill of indictment before the grullcfjury at the sessions, or assizes.—Prisoner was then discharged. ENDORSEMENT OF LICENSE. — The Wayne's Arms, Aberdare, from Thomas Cotton to David Jones. ASSAULT.— Ann Williams was summoned by Ellen Beavan, singlewoman, for assaulting her at Aberdare on the 6th instant.—Complainant went to ask for money which she said the defendant owed her. A quarrel ensued which ended by an assault being committed.—Fined Is. and 6s. Gd. costs. Griffith Evans and John Davies were sum- moned for trespassing upon the TaIT Vale Rail- way at Treaman on the 28th of May last.-Fined Is. each, and 6s. 6d. costs each. James Curtis was charged with being a de- serter from the Glo'stershire militia. Remanded to Cardiff gaol till Tuesday next. BASTAEDY.—William Evans, haulier, was brought up under a warrant, charged with being in arrears 19s. 6d. towards the maintenance of an illegitimate child by Elizabeth Morgan, who bad obtained au order against him. Ordered to pay t,le amount and 13s. costs in default of payment he was committed to Cardifl gaol for one calendar month. Thomas Thomas, of Trebedw, Llanwonno, was brought up under a warrant for a similar offence to the last. Ordered to pay the amount of 19s. 6d. and 7s. costs. DSSERTEE.—David Jones was charged with being a deserter from her Majesty's 8th foot regiment. Commited to Cardiff gaol till sent for by the authorities. beaxtfort. WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.— On Sunday last three sermons were preached in the English Wesleyan chapel; that of the morn- ing and evening by Mr. Phillip Crook, of Mer- thyr, that of the afternoon by the Rev. Thomp- son Hesk, circuit minister. The sermons by' Mr. Oroo:c were delivered with earnestness, and contained many good scripture illustrations, such us were calculated to instruct both the juvenile and adult portions of his congregations, The afternoon subject may be considered an ad- dress to the school, or a sort of plain conversa- tion with the youthful mi ad. Mr. Hesk has a peculiar method of adapting himself to the con- ception of youths, and although his modes of expression are somewhat amusing, yet the plain and pfactiical lessons which be teaches are so striking, that must lodge in the mind, and have an effect upon conscience. The recitations of the children, and the singing cf various suitable pieces formed an interesting portion of these services, which perhaps could not be excelled by any Sabbath school in the principality. The col- lections amounted to £ 8. THE VOLUNTEERS.—On Thursday last the Brynmawr corps headed by their band paid us another viait. They marched four deep from their armoury at Brynmawr to the lower end of Beaufort, when the order "left wheel," was given; they then turned off the high way and proceeded to tho residence of William Partridge ICsq., were they went through a portion of drill, and were ordered to pile arms, and accept a draught of "genuine home brewed." The band "being first regaled, they performed a few pieces of music while the volunteers puffed a whiff of the weed and inspected the beautiful scenery around" Beaufort House." After which they marched off, under the-iii sri ring influence of Mr. Partridge's tap to Church .Hill Cottage, the resi- dence of William Needbam Esq., Mineral Agent, where they were also most cheerfully received by himself and family. Here they in halted for awhile, during which time the officers, band, and corps, partook of something again to support the "inner man." Before taking leave of Mr. Needham, Sergeant Tioiman put the men through a few manoeuvres; and three hearty cheers being given to Jlir. Needham, the corps returned homewards, calling at Sergeant Green- land's, where they were most hospitably received. BLAErsTAFON. DURIXG the past week the New Mill has been occupied in rolling iron for the Ordnance De- partment, for the manufacture of Armstrong's guns. The iron is of the best quality and of a peculiar shape, being 2k on one side, 2k on the opposite side, and 2i inches deep, and some of the bars we notice were nearly 80 feet long, weighing 66 lbs. per yard. A few days ago some iron was rolled at the above works for a similar purpose, of a crescent shape, of the enormous weight of 675 IbiJ per yard. The direc- tors, notwithstanding the depressed state of trade, seem determined to develope the resources of Bhumafon, and are most, energetic in. extend. ing the works iti every department; a blast furnace and a pair of new blast engines are now in course of erection, for which a splendid pair of blowing cylinders have recently been cast, likewise a ponderous iiy wheel of about 45 tons. The engines, with the above exceptions, will be supplied by James WaLt and Co.; the steam cylinders to be 36 inches diameter and 7 feet 6 iilChcR stroke. Further extensions of puddling, including a blooming and merchant bar mill are contemplated, and 10 be put in hand immediately, winch we hope will be successfully carried out and prove remunerative to the directors, who, in spite of bad times, arc so earnestly endeavouring to improve and make Blaenafon what (irom the vast extent of boundary and the superior quality of its minerals) it should be, the leading iron works in bouth Wales. BRYMMAWR. 7 _L V7 BRYNMAWR PETTY SESSIONS. WEDNESDAY. — (Before L. Powell, Bqr., and Capt. Parkinson.) DuivixGr WITHOUT REiNa —Wm. James, an aged man, was charged by P.C. Harries with riding tfjjton his cart on the highway at- Beaufort, without hayiog any rein a upon his Jiorso.—The defendant pleaded guilty, and was lined 2s. 6d. and coats. George IE vane, of the I-'elican beer house. Brynma wr, was charged with viols ting the Beer Act,—Defendant pleaded guilty, but said he was I deceived by his clock being too slow.-The Bench thought he kept a clock which would turn out very expensive, and he had better sell it or rather make his neighbour a present of it.-Fined 10s. and costs. SniOU DAVIES V. JOHN AND ELIZABETH EVANS.—This was an assault case at Brynmawr. The two defendants were grandson and grand- mother.—Complainant said A fortnight to day John Evans came to my house and asked me for the key of my stable. On the same day I wanted some timber out of the stable, and I went to David Davies, mason, who was working with him, and on looking about the granary I saw some things that belonged to me. I accused the defendant of taking my materials. He said the granary belonged to Billy Bowen, and that I had nothing to do with it. He then became very abusive, and ultimately caught hold of my hair and whiskers and drew out a handful. I would not have had it done for five pounds. This is not the first time he has assaulted me. I have often told him that he is too fast with his tongue, and I am determined that I will not take any more of it. If people bad not interfered on this occasion I should have pretty soon settled the affair with him then.Complainant's wit- nesses did not come forward, so the case was ad- journed in consequence. John Powell, of the Angel Inn, Brynmawr, pleaded guilty to violating the beer act,-Fined 10s. und costs. HENEY POWELL V. THOMA3 J oNEs.-This was an assault cape, allowed to be settled cut of court. FAMILY QUAREEL AT GILWEEN. — Charles Dando was brought up in custody and charged by Ruth Arnon, his sister-in-law, with com- mitting an assault upon her, at Gilwern, near .Llane!ly.- Defendant denied the charge, and said that he did not strike her, but admitted that they had a quarrel, and that was in consequence of her husband offering to fight him, and several times challenges had been sent to hira.—The Bench thought they had better hear the evidence. —Complainant said Last Monday night about 7 o'clock the defendant came to my house and asked me if it was true that I had put down 10s. on my husband's side, to be a better man than he. Lsaid, "No;" my husband was no fighter. He said, Then 1 will fight you," and threw oil his coat and then ran out. When I came back again he struck me down and abused me severely, and kicked my little child like a dog on the floor.-Several witnesses corroborated this evidence, and the defendant was committed fur 14 days. JOHN JONES V. HENRY POWELL.-This was another assault case arising out of the former case.—All the parties appeared before the Bench and agreed to withdraw the charge by paying 12s. costs. John W right, miner, of Brynmawr, was charged by Harriot Cox with assaulting her by throwing a bucket of water over her. Defendant who ap- peared to be a bit of a lawyer denied the charge. Complainant said, I sent my son on an errand the Defendant used very improper language to him. I then went through his premises, he came out and said, I have got you now: you are on my premises, he then threw a bucket of water over me, the bucket struck me on the arm, and I have been under medical treatment in consequence ever since he threatened that he would leave a mark upon me for swearing falsely against his son at the last Magistrate's meeting, but I did not swear anything, for I was not'called on.- David Jones, a miner, said. as I was passing by John Wright's house, Mrs. Cox was walking before me, and just as she came opposite defend- ant's door I saw a tub of water full by him, he then laid hold of it and threw it over her, the tub might have struck her arm but I did not see it, it was an open road after he threw the water over her he suid, "I have been waiting for you this some time," I dont know much about either sf them, but there appeared to be some ill feeling )n both sides; John Bfarding and other witnesses laving been examined, the Bench considered .hat although there might have been provoca- tion on the part of the complainant, it was no ustirication for the assault upon a woman,-Fin- ed 5H. or 14 days with hard labour. OBTAINING- GOODS UNDER FALSE PRETENCES.— William Roberts an aged man was brought up in custody charged with obtaining goods by false pretences. The prisoner denied the charge. John 3helton said, I am a grocer at Brynmawr, the prisoner came to me on the 20th of May, also on Lhe 5th of June, and obtained a quantity of bread, cheese, bacon, butter, and tobacco, amounting in the whcle to 12s. Id. YV heu he .'came to my shop tie said "Mr. Chelton I am come to you now, br I am tired in the shop where I am dealing. md where John Waters used to send me for my )rders, John Waters told me to come to you, and to have gcods, and that he would pay you," I said very well," and told the boy to serve him, and put them down to John Waters account: Waters dealt with me at the time. I hacLnot any sus- picion of anything being wrong unti^Tyesterday, when I went to John Waters, and torn hira what the prisoner had stated to me, he said I never luthorized him to get anything from you, I paid bim £ 1 on Saturday, and that was more than he had coming to him, I have more than I can rio to keep him square, he is so fond of over drawing his account." John Waters sLid, William Roberts was in my employment for about 10 weeks, I never authorized him to have goods on my ac- count, from Mr. Chilton, I have given him or- ders to go to Mrs. Henry's shop, also to John Maiiphant's shop. He never asked me to give him orders to go to Mr. Chelton's shop.—In de. fence prisoner said, he went to Mr. C-ielton on the 19th, and met him by the shop door, and asked him 'civilly and quiet, if he would let him have a few things out of the shop, and that if he was afraid to trust him, he might go to his master for his character. He then told his wife to let me have a few things out of the shop.—The Bench thought they were hardly justified in committing the prisoner of trial, because the complainant had given the goods to the prisoner, without any written order. After a lengthy conversation be- tween the Bench, the prosecutor, the witness, and the prisoner, it was agreed that the prisoner return to the employment of his old master, and that the witness John Waters become responsi- ble to the prosecutor for 19s. lOd. This agree- ment being agreed to by all parties, the case was withdrawn by consent JOSEPH SUMMERS Y. RUTH JONES.-This was a charge of assamt committed upon complain. ant's wife.—The defendant, who was a respect- able looking woman, denied the charge.—Mr. Sidney Davies appeared for the complainant, whose house is reported to be of a doubtful cha- racter—After hearing the evidence, the magis- trates considered the case not proved, and ordered. the complainant to pay £ 1 13s. costs.— Complainant came forward to pay the amount and said, that in consequence of the injustice done to him in the case, he would keep a worst house than he had hitherto done, and he would establish a house in each corner of the town.- The Bench now ordered him to be taken in custody for contempt of court, but having apolo- gised, he was discharged. BASTARDY.—Wm. Hughes was ordered to pay 2s. Gd. per week towards the maintenance of his illegitimate child by Hannah Hugbes, of Beau- foit. William Davies, of the Qaarryman's Arms, and -Shadrack Weeks, of 'the Fox and Hounds were each fined 10s. and costs for violation of the beer act. Thomas James, the Beaufort watchman was ordered to pay 24s. Gd. for drunkenness' and obstructing the policeman at Beaufort. SPECIAL SESSIONS. B'.Jore J\ Jayne L'sq. AN ABSCONDER, Thomas Rooms, a middle aged muier w as brought up in custody having been apprehended at Stanton Drew," Somerset, by P.O. li arris; charged by Mr. George Sage, nunc contractor, Beaufort:, with having left his employment and absconded without glvim' the usual monthly notice.—The defendant ii,enicut the charge.Prosecutor said On the 3rd of Aprd of the present year hie contract was to arive a heading by measurement, and to raise mine and coal by weight; the conditions of I the contract were to work by the month and on the last Saturday of every month the ae- counts were balanced, and he was paid his I wages, the same as all the men employed by the Beaufort Company. On Saturday the 16th of May the prosecutor paid him his wages, and on the following Monday he found he was not at his work, and ascertained that he had sold his pow- der-jack, packed up his clothes, and had abscond- ed since the previous Saturday. It is the rule of the work to give or take one month's notice. —The defendant never spoke a word about go- ing away; neither did he giv- ii- his tools, and his work was left in an unfinished sfci*" -Crosl- examined: I never told you, HOT any other man, that you could leave any moment youlik;d.— The case was considered clearly proved.—A second charge was then preferred against by Richard Parfitt, contractor, Beaufort, for having left his employment without giving notice in the month of April last.-Defendant denied this charge also; but complainant gave evidence which satisfied the Bench, that the pri- soner was not only guilty of leaving his employ- ment without giving any notice, but had taken the advantage of his kindness and charity bestowed upon him when ill, and greatly de- frauded him when he left him.-Prisoner: I will now tell the truth, I did leave Sage wrongfully; but as for Parfitt he has sworn falsely. The Bench said they had heard enough of it, and fully believed he was guiity of both charges.—They then committed him for one month with hard labour; and said that he richly deserved the full penalty of 3 months in each case, for his bad conduct and ingratitude. ANOTHER RUN-AWAY.—Joseph Painter was brought up in custody, having been apprehended under special warrant by P.C. Parry, at the Sea Coal collieries, and charged by George Sage with neglecting to fulfil his contract, and ab- sconding from his employ at Beaufort, on the 30th of April.—The prisoner pleaded guilty.— Prosecutor said he was prepared to prove that this was a more fraudulent and aggravated case than the previous one, but in conseqnence of hearing tr at the prisoner's wife had been con- fined that morning, and through the excitement consequent on her husband being taken into custody, she was said to be very ill, he wag willing to withdraw the charge by the defendant coming back and working a month's notice and paying all costs.-The Bench thought it was a most kind proposal, and what very few prosecu- tors would do, for it was truly doing good for evil."—The prisoner said he should be glad to accept of such an offer, and would return and work :a month's notice.—Prisoner's sister paid the costs, and he was then liberated. RIIYMNEY. AN inquest was held at Penywain Inn, on Friday, over the body of Ann Williams, aged 24, who was killed on a patch near the inn, on the Wednesday previous.—Thomas Williams said, that he had observed the ground moving and gave notice to the girls and men, who fell back out of danger. Deceased recollected that her victuals were on the spot, and rushing back to get them ws s caught by the descending rub- bish and buried alive. Verdict, "accidental death." PONTLOTTYN. ZOAR CHAPEL.—This fine structure was opened for puplic worship last Sunday, by the Rev. Mr. Evans, of Dowlais, and other ministers, with crowded congregations, who contributed about gloo. The rebuilding of this fine chapel has been accomplished by Mr. Isaac Price, of Tre- degar, at a cost of j61,000, and it certainly does credit to his architectural skill. The area is 36 by 37 feet, with sloped seats and elongated win- dows-two immense improvements. There is also a neatly stained oriel, and a very fine gallery front casting from Colebrook Dale iron works. TREDEGAR. A MEETING was held at the Castle last week to arrange the preliminaries of the Caerphilly pic-nic, which is to come off (if it pleases the weather) in July. In those monster fetes there is so much risk of failure from this last cause that people must be very much more sanguine than common to hope for a fine holiday. The probabilitics may be in our favour this time, seeing we have had two successive wet ones be- fore, and therefore we will hope for Meliora."
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THE GRAXD VOLUNTEEB RIFLB CORPS RE- VIEW.—We have received an official communica- tion from the War Office, stating that the review by her Majesty of the metropolitan rifle corps will take place on the 23rd, in lieu of the 30th iust., as originally proposed-an alteration which will be generally acceptable, and is doubtless due to the representations made as to the inconve- nience that would be caused by an adherence to the first arrangement. It is further intimated that, in consequence of applications from the various rifle corps formed beyond the metropo- litan district to be permitted to attend the review at their own expense, it has been decided that such applications shall be considered, with a view to the admission, so far as space and numbers will allow, of such corps as are at an easy dis- tance from London, provided applications are made to the War Office on or before the 18th inst., after which a communication will be made to each corps, stating whether the offer can be accepted.—Daily Telegraph. THE TRIAL TRIP OF THE GREAT EASTERN.— A correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, writing from Southampton on Monday says:—"After my despatch of yesterday, in which I gave you some particulars of the trip of the Great Eastern, preparatory to her first voyage across the Atlan- tic, stating also the prevalent opinion here that her destination was the Bay of Biscay, I tele- graphed the further intelligence of her unex- pected return to Southampton yesterday, about one o'clock p. m.; but not observing in your columns this morning any notice of the last mentioned fact, I fear that by some mischance, my message did not reach you. Some additional details in connection with this important expe- riment trip may, however, be acceptable to your readers. It will be most gratifying to the public and all who arc interested in the future prospe- rity of this great enterprise, to learn that the results of the trip have proved, on the whole, decidedly satisfactory. The speed maintained in the return averaged 12i knots an hour, the pad- dles then performing at the rate of lO} to 1Oi- revolutions per minute. The rate unquestionably was below that attained during the run from Holyhead on the former occasion but it is to be borne in mind that the object of the di- rectors was to test her working capabilities and the efficiency of the general arrangements—an ooject of vital importance as regards the ap- proaching voyage, and obviously calculated to produce a feeling of confidence in the public mind. That the directors are fully satisfied with tile condition of the vessel, and her fitness to un- dertake a run across the broad Atlantic to New Y ork, may be inferred from their resolve that the leviathan ship shall start for New York next Sunday morning. This determination will, I doubt not, afford general satisfaction, as indica- ting a conviction that in the opinion of those must competent to judge, and who have the strongest interest in arriving at a right conclu- sion, the Great Eastern is at length prepared to encounter the perils of the ocean. Some work internally yet remains to be performed that will tax the energies of the contractors and others, after which the issue will be mainly left with Captain Hail, his officers, and crew, who, it may be observed, have been specially elected for their qualifications and fitness for the duties imposed upon them. Captain Robertson, of the Board of Trade, only awaits the completion of certain ar- rangements to give the necessary certificate, after which there will be no impediment to the realisa. tion of the purpose of the directors as regards the Atlantic voyage."
Family Notices
BIRTH. June Ilth, it Victoria-place, Newport, Mon., the wite of Mr. Richard Cave, ot a son. -1AKRIAGE. June 11th, at Nantvglo Church, by the Rev. Daniel Morgan, Mr. Charles Price, of Blaina, to Miss Eliza- beth Hodges, of Tredegar.