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

GUN FIRE f FFICE, LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1710. HXVRY F. SHAW LEJFEVR" Esq., Chairman and Treasurer HXlfRY F. SHAW LEJFEVR" Esq., Chairman and Treasurer FRANCIS B. Rl ,TON, Esq., Secretary. Total Sum insure in 1876, £ 248,980,367. Claims paid during the last ten years upwards of Two MILLIONS STERLING. All Information respecting Fire Insurances may be obtained from any of the undermentioned Agents of the Society. AGENTS. MERTHYB TYDFIL MB. David PRICK. ABBRDARS „ WILLIAM WILLIAMS. BRTNMAWB GEORGE W. WALTERS. EBBW VALE "THOMAS G. POWELL FBBNDALE, near Pontypridd „ JOSEPH J. THOMAS. MOUNTAIN ASH GEOR IS H. WHITE. PONTYPRIDD "WILLJAM MEBCHAHT. TRRSEOAB GEORGE HARRHY. T. CLEARS ft YSTALYFEBA „ EDWIN PRICE. 52

PIANOFORTE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, on very advantageous terms, a Fine New COTTAGE P1AN0FOKTE.—Apply at once lor particulars to particulars to MR. EDWARD LAWRANCE, Professor of Music, 2, Courtland Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil. 13 THE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY WAREHOUSE, HIGH STREET, f Opposite the Vale of Neath Railway Stationj .• MERTHYR TYD.FIL. < W. JAMES, PBOPB "STOB. THE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY SHOP, FOB_FURNISUING IRONMONGERY — — THE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY SHOP, FOR IRON BEDSTEADS THE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY SHOP FOR PETROLEUM, PARAFFIN, & BENZOLINB OILS. .ff HE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY X SHOP, FOR PARAFFIN & BENZOLINE LAMPS THE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY SHOP, FOR HAYWOOD'S BEST CUTLERY f THE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY JL SHOP, FOR BRUSHES: SCRULBING, BLACKING, f. LAUNDRY, AND BALUSTER. — 1HE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY SHOP, FOR GREENSLADK'S PLANES a.- PATENT SASH TOOLS & DUSTESS rrtHE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY X SHOP, FOR CARPENTERS' and MASONS' TOOLS; &c. THE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY J- SHOP, FOR BUILDERS' AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY. HE SOUTH WALES IRONMONGERY SHOPFOR LUBRICATING OILS, ANTI- «Sra,TcANC 0TBEB GKEiSfa GLENPIELD. jt THE | QUEEN'S I LAUNDRESS SAHTtS THIS 8TAJilCH 1ST H.E BtlStST SHE EVER USED. 7 STARCH. BENSON'S WATCHES. -Watch and Clock Maker to the Queen and Koyal Family, and by special appointment to the Prince ot Wales and Emperor of Russia. Olfl Bond-street, and (Steam Factory) Ludgate-hill, London. ENSON'S WATCHES every description, suitable for all climates, from £ i to 200 guineas Chronographs, Chronometers. Keyless, Levers, Presentation" Repeaters, Railway Guards, Soluiers, atid Workmen'* Watches Ot extra Strength. BENSON'S ARTISTIC ENGLISH CLOCKS, decorated with Wedgwood and other wares, designed to suit any Ityle of architecture or furniture also, as novel- ia8 for presents. Made solely by Beuson. From Zr, 5s. BENSON'S PAMPHLETS on TU^LLET CLOCKS, "Watches, Clocks, Plate, and Jewellery, lllus- tthated. sent post tree each for two stamps. Watches sent gale by post. Beniion's new work, Tmie and Time Tellers," I. W, 8 V MERTHYR TYUFIL PROPRIETARY l SCHOOL COMPANY, LIMITED. r PENYDARRAN PARK. THE duties of the above high-class School will be JL resumed on January the 14th, 1878. HEAD MASTER- THOMAS FAWCETT, ESQ., M.A., CAMBRIDGE, Formerly Scholar and Prizema n of his College; Graduate in Mathematical Honours, &c., with an efficient staff of ASSISTANT CLASSICAL AND ENGLISH MASTERS. Terms upon application to the Secretary, MR T. W. GOODFELLOW. 8468 BUILDING SURVEYOR AND LICENSED VALUER. JOHN JONES, GLAN-Y-NANT HOUSE, GLEBELAND, MERTHYR-TYDFIL, (Surveyor to the Merthyr J: Dowlais Building Society), ANNOUNCES that he undertakes the Valuation A of all kinds of Property, whether of Land, Buildings, Stock, or Household Goods, and that all Orders, by Post or otherwise, receive his immediate attention. From his long and varied experience in all Building matters, combined with punctual attention to business and moderate Charges, he trusts to secure a fair share ef Public patronage. 10 PORTRAIT CLUB NOTICE. HARRIS, SON, & Co. BEG to notify that they intend to RE- COMMENCE the PORTRAIT CLUB originated by the late W. E. Jonnes. Specimens and terms on application at THE STUDIO, 84, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR. N.B.-All persons who may hare paid for their portraits to the late W. E. Jones will be painted at Half-price. WANTED, a Gentleman to act as CANVAS- SING SECRETARY. Liberal Commission. 58 MONEY immediately advanced to any amount, from £ 50 and upwards, upon every description of security, comprising real and personal estate, farming stock, reversions, annuities, furniture (without removal!, life poli- cies, and any other tangible security. No charges made or commission taken, and the strictest secresy will in all cases be observed. Interest as follows, viz: On freeholds or leaseholds from 3 per cent. per annum, per- sonal security from 4 per cent per annum, other securities at equally reasonable rates. Applicants are requested to apply in the first instance by letter, containing full particulars, in order to save unneces- sary trouble, to FBEDERICK HAWKINS, Esq., 9, Gteat Russell- street, Bloomsbury, London, W.C. 8442 PEOPLE'S EDITION. IMPORTANT MEDICAL WORKS. By DR. HENRY SMITH. Twenty-&rst,Thousand. By post, two stamps in envelope. GUIDE TO HEALTH; or, ADVICE and kX INSTRUCTIONS for the Cure of Debilitating Diseases. By HENRY SMITH, M.D., of the University of Jena, Author of the Volunteer's Manual,' 4c. GUIDE TO HEALTH is a Medical Work on the Treat- ment, by Me :ines only, of Nervous, Mental and Physical Debility, Lc ness of Spirits, Indigestion, Dimness of Sight, Want of Energy, Irritability, Deafness, Epilepsy, &c., re- sulting from loss of nerve power, which, if neglected, end in premature decline. Gives INSTRUCTIONS by which Thousands have been restored to health. Illustrated with cases and testimonials 'from grateful patients, with means of cure used in each case. Also. ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN ON SUBJECTS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE. The Pamphlet will be sent free by post, to any address, on receipt of two penny stamps. Third Thousand. By post, seven stamps in envelope. WOMAN. Subjects treated Girlhood, Maiden- hood, Courtship, Marriage, Motherhood, Female Education, Female Health, Female Hygiene, Domestic Medicine, &c.,&c. N.B.—A Special Edition, BEAUTIFULLY muMRATEB BY EKOBAVINOS ow WOOD. Cloth gilt, One Shilling. NoTicn.—The above medical works will be sent direct from the Author in an Envelope on receipt of the amount in stamps. Address Dr HENRY SMITH, 8, Burton Crescent, London, WC CONSULT A LONDON PHYSICIAN BY LETTER V-ITHOUT FEE. DR. fl. SM1T 0, the Eminent Specialist for the cure of all debilitating and contagious diseases, will for the benefit of country patients who cannot consult him personally, on receiving description of their case, send his opinion, with advice and directions for the most successful estoration to health and vigour. 15 Address, Dr. H. SMITH, 8,{Burton Crescent, London, WC GEO GES Q) () /PILE & GRAVEl>\ o G 1 II j) (P Z rmoTKtrtom, jl O g \j. E. GEORGE, M.R.P.S Jl g rhoutrh you ha-re Buffered and dMpdntItwwars and Tiflmedie# in vain, be awured there i« atlll a MS cure fbr yow ■% » coet by u*n« GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL VJT PILLS, which now the best Mertl"1"* yet discovered for PILE AND BKAVBL. m wed aa lor the loflowiDg pains, which, taCWM ont o! m Hundred, are caused by these painful Maladies- PAIN IN THE BACK, FLATULENCY,QRIPINQ, COLIO, A SENSE OF WEIQHT IN THE BAOK AND LOINS, DARTING PAINS IN THE REQION OF THE HEART. LIVER, AND KIDNEYS, OONSTIPATION. PAINS IN THE THIGHS, SOMETIMES SHOOTING DOWN TO THE OALF OF THE LEG AND FOOT, SUPPRESSION AND RETENTION OF URINE, PAINS IN THE STOMACH, AND ALL UVER OOMPLAINTS. rhonMnd. have been eond by then PIlla, ao4 m8Dr who bad been pronounced hopeiem bar* been thoroughly rertorea *0 hMlthby thetr BM. T OSB BOX WILL COtllVlMCII: THB BOØT MZMIOAL OF THEIR the following flrrmt No. 1—GEORGE'S PILE & GRAVEL No. 2—GEORGE'S PILLS. » No. 3—GEORGE'S PILLS FOB THE PILES. Important TettimoniaU from Doeton, CtemliU, and Invnlids, from aU parte of the eountry, wiU b* to any odryeM on receipt of • itamped envelope. £ Sold in Boxes, lL lid. and 2& 9d., by all resectable Chemists j by Post, Is. 4d. and Sa., hi postage stamps. KURY BOX IS PROTECTED BY THB OOVEKWMKHT STAMP. NOTICE.—The toIeN" PIIJI AND GRAVEL PILLS" is Copyright, and entered at a<<tt<on<t-t' HaH. LOXDON t—Barclay, Sutton, Newbe Sanger, Barrow Squire, & Co BRISTOLCollins and Roper, Pearce b Co., Ac. LIVKKPOOL:—Evans,.Sons, and Co.; Clay, Dodd, and Casy iiaime and Co. IQ ."1 ,¡, uw h- MANCHESTER HOUSE, MERTHYR. THE ANNUAL WINTER SALE OF DRAPERY WILL COMMENCE NEXT SJATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH) And will continue for FOURTEE DAYS, during which time all Goods will be sold -AT GREATLY BEDTJCED PRJIOES, And REAL BARGAINS will be offered in every Department. TERMS-CASH. NO DISCOUNT. 48 MANCHESTER HOUSE, MERTHYR TYDFIL.j ESTABLISHED 40 YEARS. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, WHEELWRIGHT AND COACH-BUILDER, LICENSED MEASURER and GENERAL AP- rmisKR for the last 35 Years, 1, MILL-STREET, MERTHYR-TYDFIL. J. R. begs to thank his friends and the public for the kind patronage so liberally bestowed upon him during the past 40 Years, and hopes by supplying best materials and workman- ship at moderate charges to merit a continuance of the same. Measurements and Valuations made on moderate terms .New and Second-hand Wheels, Carts, Drays, and Carriages always on hand, Cheap. 35 STIFF'S STARCH. \Tl¥¥r8 STARCH. One Trial of this Beautiful Starch will prove its Superiority. TRADE MARK, "QUEEN BESS." Registered April 10, 1S77. STIFF'S STARCH. "STIFF'S STARCH. Sold by Grocers, Druggists, and Oilmen 18 and Wholesale at 2 9, REDCLIFFE-STREET, BRISTOL. MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS STATIONS. fM OMNIBUSES 11111 ke" ME R T H Y R AND DOWLAIS as under:— a.m p.m. p.m. p.ra Leave Merthyr 8-55 12-15 5-0 7-20 Arrive at Merthyr 10-0 3-0 7-0 10-0 FARES: Merthyr to Dowlais Staticn. 9d. Dowlais to Merthyr 6d. 19 HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT. The Universal Remedy for Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Old Wounds, and Ulcerations of all kinds. There is no medical preparation which may be so thoroughly replied upon in the treatment of the above ailments as Hollo- way a Ointment. Rubbed upon the face of the body, over or near the affected parts, it disappears under the friction of the hand, penetrating at once to the source of the evil, and thus performs its healing errand, rapidly, safely and without pain _la In all long standing cases, Halloway's Pills should also be taken, as they purify the Blood and expel all depraved humours from the system. Coughs, Colds, Sore Throats, and Bronchitis. This Ointment is irresistible in the cure of these throat and pectoral complaints, which when neglectd o!ten end in settled Asthma or Consumption. The Ointment well rubbed upon j .J?6 Back, night and morning, penetrates the skia and thus absorbed, is carried directly to the Lungs, where, in immediate contact with the whole mass of circulating Blood, it neutralizes or expels all impurities. By these means all pulmonary complaints may be cured with rapidity and ease. Gout, Rheumatism, and Stiff Joints. This invaluable Ointment exercises a more obvious control over Gout and Rheumatism, than any other Modicine. No one need remain uncured, who will in srood J^-nest make a vigorous application of this infallible remedjPtaccording to tue» Printed Instructions affixed to each Pert. All settled aches and pains will likewise be banished by the same treatment. Skin Diseases, Scrofula and Scurvy. The beneficial effects of this peerless Ointment are truly won- derful in cases of Ringworm, Scurvy aud Scrofula, or King's Evil, and its powers are adequate to the removal of the most inveterate Skin Desease to which the human frame is subject. The Ointment and PiUs are sold at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 533, Oxford-street, London, also by nearly every respectable Vendor of Medicine throughout the Civilised World, in Boxes and Pots, at Is lid., 2s 9d., 4s 6d. lIs., 22s and 33s. each. Full printed directions are affixed to each Pot and Box and can be had in any language. N.B.-Adyice can be obtained, free of charge, by applying at the above address, daily, between the hours of 11 and 4, or by letter. 20 RELIEF FROM COUGH IN TEN MINUTES. HAYMAN'S BAL.SAM of HOREHOUND, for O^°T °ys' Hoarseness, and all disorders of the ♦» Prot"°te3 expectoration, abates fever, C0Ug> Agreeable to the palkte, it is admil ™ and.safe.ty to CHILDREN as well as ADULTS. LTri i « "n gliVe mstantaneous relief, and if perse- vered in it will scarcely ever fail to effect a rapid cure. IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Amport Firs, Andover, May 29th, 1869.-Sir.-I have for some years had your Balsam of Horehound for Mrs. H. B. Webster, and intended writing to tell you how much benefit she has derived. She was considered consumptive, but the Balsam has quite restored her, and she is now quite strosg. I have recommended you dozens of customers, and all have been pleased with 't.—I am, yours, &c., H. B. WEESTER. N.B.—There is a saving in taking the larger bottles. Wholesale Agents;V. Sutton & Co., Barclay & Sons London Collins & Roper, Bristol; and Evans, Sons, & Co. Liverpool. CAUTION-As unpricipled parties are offering an imitation for sale, the public are requested to observe that the words BALSAM 0:" HOREHOUND are stamped on the bottle, without which none are genuine. 9 FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE. Deuteronomy, chap. xii., verse 23. OL-A.SJSIE'S WORLD FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE Trade Mark,—"Blood Mixture." THKESTORER. BL00D purifier SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, Blotches, Ulcerated Sere Legs, Old Sores, Glandular Swellings, Cancerous, Ulcers, Spots, Pimples, Pustules, Boils, Carbuncles. Ringworms, Scald Heads, Sore Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch. Scurfs, Decolourations of the Skin, Humours and Diseases of the Skin of whatever name or nature, are literally carried out of the oystem in a short time by the use of this world-famed Mediciute. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS FROM ALL PARTS TMTOBTAOT ADVIOK TO Ili-cSnL S J_ vitiated blood whenever you find its impurities bursting through the skin in pimples, eruptions, or sores cleanse it whea you find it obstructed and sluggish in the veins cleanse it when it is foul, and y°!f Aeellmg?.ul1-teH you when. Keep the blood pure, and the health ot the system will follow As this mixture is pleasant to the taste, and war- rantedt ree from anything injurious to the most deli- cate constitution of either sex, the Proprietor solicits suflerers to give it a trial to test its value. CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD MIX C TURE is sold in Bottles. 2s 6d each, and in ases, containing six times the quantity, lis each-sufficient tocflect a permanent cure in the great majority of long- standing cases.—BY ALL CHEMISTS and PATENT MEDI- CINE VENDORS throughout the United Kingdom and the world, or sent to any address 01 receipt of 30 or 132 stamps by the Proprietor Apothecaries' Hall, Lincoln Wholesale: All Patent Medicine Houses. LONDON DEPOT; 150, UXFORD STREET, LOCAL AG ENTS Mr. L. P. Jones, Ebbw Vale Mr. W. J. While, 128, High-Street, Merthyr Mr. Rees Thomas, 143, High-Street, Merthyr. %1 Mi, T. W. Evans Commercial-Street. Aberdare t-V-J .J. OPENING OF NEW PREMISES. ^dl, W. ROBERTS, IRONMONGER Nos. 86 & 87, HIGH-STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. IN thanking his many Patrons for their past support, respectfully announces that he OPENED HIS NEW PBEMISES on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 1877, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF IRONMONGERY. AN EXCELLENT CARRIAGE FOR SALE. 34 CAUTION.-BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS OF RECKITT'S PARIS BLuE. THE marked superiority of this Laundry Blue over all others, and the quick appreciation of its merits by the Public has been attended by the usual result, viz a flood of imitations the merit of the latter mainly consists in the ingenuity exerted, not simply in imitating the square shape but making the gcneral appearance of the wrappers resemble that of the genuine article. The Manufacturers beg therefore to caution all buyers to see RECKITT S PARIS BLUE on each packet. Sold in Penny Squares by all respectable Grocers, Oilmen, and Druggists. 24 The Genuine*,is used by the Laundre'sses of. THE PRINCESS OF WALES AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH W. MEREDITH, CABINET MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, CARPET WABEHOU AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHER, &C.. 125, HIGH STREET, AND 52, GLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR T)EGS TO INVITE THE ATTENTION OF PARTIES ABOUT FURNISHING TO INSPECT HIS LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF CABINET AND UPHOLSTERY FURNITURE CARPETS. CURTAIN MATERIALS, BRASS & IRON BEDSTEADS, &c. DINING & DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, IN MAHOGANY, OAK, WALNUT, &c., &c BEDROOM SUITES IN MAHOGANY, AMERICAN BIRCH, ENGLISH ASH, POLISHED PINE, JAPANNED WOODS, &c., &c., READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. O _A_ JEif IE3 IE T S. To this Department the attention the public is particularly invited, the Stock consisting of upwards of 10 000 vards of BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, FELT. DUTCH, TWILL, and other makes, ha'vihe been selected with great care* nd judgment from the Best Manufacturers, and amongst which will be found some of the most elegant and unique patterns, to be obtained only at thi9 Establishmen e w^ cie having been purchased on the most advantageous terms is marked at the TRPFTS^nnn^Vd mm coSerably below present values. VELVET PILE, AXMINSTER, and TURKEY CARPElto supplied upon the shortest notice, at LONDON PRICES. IR iO X) ID I X<r <3-. FEATHER BEDS, SPRING, HAIR, an other MATTRESSES manufactured upon the premises by experienced Workmen upon the shortest notice. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF PIER AND TOILET GLASSES IN GREAT VARIETY. FLOOR-CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, ETC., IN ALL WIDTHS. COCOA FIBRE, CHINA, AND MANILLA MATTIN S. &c. Residences, either large or small, completely Furnished in a fpw hours' notice. 36 THE MERTHYR ALE AND PORTER STORES. HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. W. MOSELEY SOLICITS a continuance of the Public support aecorded to him in the :Sale of his UNRIVALLED BOTTLED ALE AND STOUT. He calls Public attention to the fine quality of his ALLSOPP'S BRILLIANTj BOTTLED ALES and GUINNESS'S NOURISHING STOUT, which he delivers at following Prices He also delivers by Cart Messrs. Allsopp's Ales in kils, at 21s., 24s., 27s., and 30s. ORDERS BY POST OR OTHERWISE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. 27 SMALL PROFITS! CASH PRICES! HONEST TRADING-! W. SHARP'S-GELEBRATED TEA- REDUCED, Very Strong TEA 2s. Per Pound or 6d. Per Quarter. Very Choice Fine TEA 2s. 6d. Per Pound. Finest TEA Imported 3s. Per Pound. IN the selection of Teas and other Articles the greatest attention is paid to precure the best quality of each, and the public may rest assured of having GOOD VALUE for their money. NOTE THE ADDRESS- W. SHARP, POST OFFICE, TBOEDYBHIW. ESTABLISHED 1851. BRANCH-HONG KONG, MERTHYR VALE. 28 BEES THOMAS, CHEMIST, FAMILY WINE AND SPIRIT DEALER* 143, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR, RESPECTFULLY INVITES ATTENTION TO HIS A 1 DINNER SHERRY, AT 30s. PER DOZEN. A pale delicate, dry Wine, without heat or assldity, recommended as the perfection of Dinner Wine. FINE OLD IRISH WHISKEY 12s., 14s., and 16s. per Gallon. FINE OLD SCOTCH WHISKEY 14s., 16s., and 18s. ditto FINE OLD RUM 12s., 14R., and 16s. ditto LONDON GIN 12s., and 14s. ditto CHAMPAGNE at 28., 32s., 36s., 48s., 60s., and 72s. per Dozen Quarts. Pints 5s. per Dozen Extra. 29 ALLSOPP'S BITTER OR MILD ALE. OCTOBER BREWINGS IN FIKST-RATE CONDITION. MESSRS. SAMUEL ALLSOPP & SONS TATTF, the opportunity announcin r to PRIVATE FAMILIES that their GENUINE ALES, in Casks, may be obtained of MR. JOHN DAVIES, CROWN HOTEL, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR AT THE FOLLOWING TRICES:— IN CASKS of 18 Gallons at 21s., 24s., 27s., 30s., SSs., 86s. and 42s. G^ainness's Extra Stout, in Bottles; Pest London Gin, 22 U.P.; Dunville's Whiskey; Hennesy's Brandy. DELIVERED FREE. 00 h THE REASON WHY KER- TF MOTHERS ONI!Y KNEW T^ERNICK'S DANDELION NICK'S PILLS ARE PRE- X THE VA LUE of KERNICICS IV CONDIMENT, a Refreshing, FERRED TO ALL OTHERS is VEGETABLE WORM LOZENGES; and much approved beverage. Went- because they are eagy to swallow, FOR CHILDREN, no family would worth L. Scott. Esq. F.C.S.. Analyst being very small, have a strength- be without A box. Most efficacious for the counties of Stafford and ening tendency, and have been pro- remedy ever introducsd for VTomis. Glamorgan, writing, says Your nounced by Dr. Balbirnie to be the May be taken by children of all preparation is ccrtainly a success as best medicine for all disorders of ages with perfect safety, and are regards composition and flavour." the head and stomach." They are also useful for children of delicate Sold by all Grocers and Chemists in invaluable for nervous complaints, stomachs and pale &or..t lesions, tins at 6d.. 10d.. and Is. 6d. each, tic-doloureux, &c. Sold by all drug- Sold in boxes at Is. lAd. and Shopkeepers supplied by the proprie- gists, in boxes, i Jd., Is. l^d., and by Agsr.ts and Dru^gisrs, or by tors, or by the appointed wholesale 2s. 9d post for Sd. and Is. 2d. Agents. 33 AGENTS—S.P.KERNICK& SON WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, i 28. DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF. BUSH HOTEL, MERTHYR TYDFIL, T. ALEXANDER HAS much pleasure in informing the Public of Merthyr and Neighbourhood, and the Commercial Body generally, that he has succeeded MR. M'EACHERN as Host of ttiis old-established and well-known Hotel, and which will be under the personal Management <.f his Brother. R. ALEXANDER, who is personally known throughout the District. The reputation of this Hostelry will not suffer a~t *hi/ha'nds. but care will be taken that those who patronize the Establishment, or who may make it their residence on their Commercial Journeys, will have extended to them the utmost courtesy and attention. All Goods supplied—whether Wines, Liquors, or Ales -of the best and purest qualities. BILLIARDS in a spacious and well-ventilated Room, fitted with every comfort for the Patrons and furnished with an exeellent Table. The ASSEMBLY ROOM, to which there is a Fubiic Entrance, is well adapted for Balls, Lectures, Public eetings, Sales, and Public Banquets. 20 11. C. LEACH, BILL POSTER, AND TOWN CRIER, 63, CARDIFF STREET, ABERDJLRE. All Orders promptly attended to. 42 BILL.POSTING IN MERTHYR. CHRISTOPHER PULMAN, BILL-POSTER & TOWN CRIER, 17, Victoria-street, Merthyr, undertakes Bill-posting and Distributing throughout the town and neighbourhood. 41 All Orders by Post or otherwise carefully attended to H. W. GRIFFITHS, D.D.S. DENTIST. Doctor of Dental Surgery (Philadelphia Dental College, U.S.A.), 6, Bridge-Street, Newport, Mon., ATTENDS Professionally at 3a, VICTORIA STREET, MERTHYP.-TVDFIL, EVERY THURSDAY, from 10 o'clock to 4 o'elock. 22 Patients attended at their Residcncss by appointment. ISIIRWAL FERGUSO.S STOMACHIC" FOR BILE and INDIGESTION also for ACCJTE RHEUMATISM, SCIATICA, LUMBAGO, TIC, &c., Sold in Boxes, at Is. lid., 2s. 9J., and 4s. 6d. As a PICK-ME-UP, nothing can equal the STOMACHIC." 23 NE BOX OF CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS is warranted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex, acquired or constitutional, Gravel, and Pains in the back. Sold in boxes, 4s Cd each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors or sent to any address for Go tamps bv the Maker, F. J. CLABKE, consulting Chemists, Hifrh Street, Lincoln.—Wholesale Agents, BA.HCLAY & SONS, London, and all the Wholesale Houses, Mr. L. P. Jones, Ebbw Vale Mr. W..T. While, 128, High-street Merthyr Mr. Rees Thomas, 143, High-street Merthyr Mr. T. W. Evans, Commercial-streets Aberdare. 17 STEAM^ACKET COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CORK, NEWPORT, AND CARDIFF. THIRST-CLASS PASSENGER Jj STEAMERS. The City of Cork S;eam Packet Co's Steamers will leave »..a niryjL^^L*" CORK, for NEWPORT and CABDIFF EVERY MONDAY, returning to CORK from NEWPORT EVERY WEDXESBAY, and for CARDIFF EVERY THURSDAY. Through rates for Goods and Cattle can be arranged on application to the Company at Cork, or to their Agents. Fares Cabin, £1 Is. Cabin Return Ticket, Ryailable for one mouth (including Steward's fees;, 4 1 lis. (d. Deck, 7s For further particulars see small Bills. AGENTS. CARDIFF.—Mr E. C. DOWXING, bhipbroker NEWPORT.—Mr. JAMES MAD^ODK. COKK.—City of Cork Steam Packet Co., Limited, Penrose Quay. 11 DO YOU WANT MONEY ? The Merthyr Tydfil and South Wales District Loan and Discount Company, JOHN STBMT, MERTHYR TYDFIL, ARE prepared to lend from £ 2 to £ 100 to meet pressing claims, at the shortest rotice, at a cheap and easy rate of re-payment, upon Household Furniture, without removal, Deeds of Property, Stocks. Crops, Life Policies, and every kind of tangib:e security. Distance no object. Publicity not given. Sureties not required. MORTGAGES. Also to lend from £ 500 to £ 10,600 on Freehold and Lease- hold Properties: on Moitgage, at Interests ranging from Four per cent. per annum. Address, with stamp, 44 LEWIS JONES DAVIES, Manager. SELLING OFF SELLING OFF A LARGE STOCK OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MOSES GOODMAN. G & 7, VICTORIA STREET, MERTHYR-TYDFIL, AND 98, PONTMORLAIS, MERTHYR. THE Furniture offered ia magnificent, well- assorted, and of the very best Manufacture in the Trade, which he confidently offers, both in respect of Quality and Price, as unsurpassed in Merthyr or elsewhere. Settles, Benches, Tables, &c., suitable for Publicans, to be sold Cheap also a number of Emigrants' Boxes. Likewise other Articles too numerous to mention, equally cheap and all well made. M.G. pledges himself that all New Goods sold by him are made on the premises, and of the best description. Parties leaving the neighbourhood, wishing to dispose of their Goods, may call, and they will have the utmost value for the same. A large Stock of IRON BEDSTEADS en hand at the Lowest Prices. 12 SHOPKEEPERS and Others who would increase their business should apply to the East lriJia Tea Company, 9, Great St. Helen's, London, for their Terms of Agency. Liberal Terms. S451 GEORGE'S COUGH BALSAM. THE LATEST MARVEL. The Latest Marvel, The Latest Marvel, The Latest Marvel. GEORGE'S COUGH BALSAM. George's Cough Balsam. George's Cough Balsam. A WONDERFUL EXPECTORANT, ANTI- spasmodic, and Demulcent. A WONDERFUL EXPECTORANT, ANTI- spasmodic, and Demulcent. A WONDERFUL EXPECTORANT, ANTI- spasmodic, and Demulcent. GEORGE'S COUGH BALSAM, George's Cough Balsam. George's Cough Balsam. IT CURES WHEN OTHER REMEDIES fail. IT fail.CURES WHEN OTHER REMEDIES _L fail. IT CURES WHEN OTHER REMEDIES fall. GEORGE'S COUGH BALSAM, George's Cough Balsam. George's Cough Balsam. The best specific for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Influenza, Hoarseness, Spitting of Blood, Consumption, Hooping Cough, and all disorders of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. NOTE.—One dose relieves, a few doses cure. IMPORTANT.—Read the valuable and interesting testi- monials around each bottle. CAUTION -The public are particularly requested to observe that the words George's Cough Balsam are stamped on every bottle, none genuine without. Sold in Bottles at Is. ]id. and 2s. id., by most Chemists and patmt medicine vendors in the world; or from the Propri- etor, B. A. GEORGE, Family Chemist, Pentre, Pontypridd. GEORGE'S INFANT'S POWDERS, INFANTS* POWDERS.—Marvellous are the JL effects of the "EUROPA LIFE PRESERVERS" upon the infant System. They are not only the very Best and Safest Medicine mothers can give their little ones during the anxious period of Teething, but they act as a certain Spec fic tor Fits, Inflammation, Bronchitis, Diarrhoea, Small-pox, Scarlatina, Measles, ke.. &c. Sold. by most Chemists, in packets, at Is. l £ d. and 2s. 9d.; or from the Proprietor, B, A. GEORGE, Pentre, Pontypridd. >TOIK.—Read the important and interesting testimonials uaud each 57 uaud each pl,;kat. 57 ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS. JOHN WATKINS. CABINET-MAKER, 25, VICTORIA-STREE r. MERTHYR, "V'tT'II-L'ST thanking the Public of Merthvr and ▼ T the Neighbourhood for the extensive Patronage accorded him for so many years, would inform them that Èlaying- a large and weli-selecied Stock of well-seasoned Timber, and efficient Workmen, he is enabled to execute all Orders for FLRXITUItK of every description, on the shortest notice, and wairanted of the Best Workmanship. A larpe assortment of Furniture in Stock, and Estima given when required. 43 THE -UKETHYB AND DOWLAIS BUILD. LNGSOCIETY (INCORPORATED.) ARE prepared to Lend, on Mortgage, at the shortest notice, Sums of £100 TO £ 10.0000, Re-payable in Monthly or Quarterly instalments. Borrowers in this Society h^.ve special advantages not obtained iu other Societies, or from private Individuals The legal costs are paid by the Society, and the independence of the Borrower, so Ion? ;:s his stipulated re-payments are made is secured by the Registrar under the Friendly Society's Acts. -The utmost Secrecy is maintained. announce that they are prepared to receive curns of> Money as Loan Leposits, subject to the following rates a interest per cent, at two moutls' call £ ih&t four mdlltlls" and £5 per cent, at six months' call.. LfC"' < BILE, WIND, & INDIGESTION. DR. K DANDELION AND QUININE LIVER piLLS. FOR BILE, Fan WIND, FÙR LIVER, and Fan STOMACH COMPLAINTS, FOR LOW SPIRITS, DEBILITY, FOR WEAR DIGESTION. TESTIMONIAL. The Cottage, Carrick-bree, Ban try, Ireland June 24th, 1867. I fee) great pleasure in bearing testimony to the beneficial result of a trial of King's celebrated Dandelion and Qain ne Tills, which after an an interval of seven years' intduse suffer- ing from torp:d liver, complete loss of rest and appetite severe palpitation, wind, low spiric, and general derangement' restored me to the possession of most perfect health I eve' »ftur CVer3" other means had proved uosviccessfnlr With feelings of the deepest gratitude, I subscribe myself, MAJIT B. MARRIS. To Messrs M and H. Goulding. Apothecaries, &c,. 108. Eatrick-street, Cork. ONLY two Medicines really act upon the Liver; one is Mercury, nr Blue Pill, the other Dandelion. Thousands of Constitution* have been destroyed by Mercury, Blue Pill, or Calomel. The only safe remedy is DR. KING'S DANDELION AND QUININE LIVER • PILLS. Which act very gently on the Liver, and remove all the above i-ymptoms. Sold all over the world by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, at Is. lyd., 2s. yd., 4s. (id., and lis. per box.. ESIAI;LISHJ:D 1791. 53 ORNS BUNIONS instantly relieved and surely cured by JOBE'S IVY-LEAK PLASTER. Of all Chemists at Is. 1^1. per box, or by post for 14 stamps- from JAS. RORKE, 29A., Great Portland-street, W., London, MUSI C A L STUDIES. MR EDWARD LAWRANCE, Professor of Music, (Conservatorium of Music, Leipzig, uud Organist of 8t, Lai id s Church, Merthyr, ) BEGS to announce that he is prepared to receive additional Pupils, and that his Terms for Pianoforte Siuging, Organ, Harmonium, and Ilarmoay Lessons, &c (fcc may te known on application at his Residence, 2, Courtland Terrace, Merthyr. 13 Aberdare, Pontypridd, and Mountain Ash visited weekly. THE MERTHYR TELEGRAPH L E T T E R-P R E S S IP EIInTIISQ- DEPARTMENT, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. p. WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR FROM the Stock of PLAIN and ORNAMENTAL TYPE, and the adoption of the Latest Improve- ments in JOB PRINTING MACHINERY, every de- scription of COMMERCIAL and GENEKAL WORK can be Executed with the utmost Despatch, and in First-clas Style. ACCOUNT HEADINGS. ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AUCTIONEERS' PLACARDS BALL CARDS AND PROGRAMMES BINDING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES CARDS-PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL CATALOGUES CHECK BOOKS AND ORDER FORMS CLUB RULES AND STATEMENTS CIRCULARS CREDIT NOTES COMMERCIAL CARDS CONCERT TICKETS AND PROGRAMMES COAL A ND IRONWORKS' FORMS AND BOOKS DELIVERY NOTES DIVIDEND WARRANTS DINNER CARDS DRAPERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS FESTIVAL TICKETS AND PROGRAMMES FUNERAL INTIMATIONS GROCERS' BUSINESS NOTICES HANDBILLS OF ALL SIZES INVOICE FORMS LABELS MANUFACTURERS' LISTS MEMBERSHIP CARDS MEMORANDUM FORMS MEMORIAL CARDS NOTICES TO ATTEND MEETINGS PA MPHLETS T PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS Of^SALB POSTERS— IN BLACK OR COLOUKEJJ In PRICE LISTS PRIVATE TRADE CIRCULARS PKOGRAMMES FOR ASSEMBLIES, AND FE TlVi RECEIPT FORMS REPORTS RULEs AND REGULATIONS SALE ANNOUNCEMENTS TRADE SOCIETIES RULES. 14 ESTIMATES GIVEN