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SOIREE IN USE CASTLE. The Tenth Annual Soiree In aid of the Funds of the Usk Mechanics' Institute will be held, by the kind permission of His Grace the DUKE oF BEAUFORT, in the above Castle, On Monday July the 11th, 1859 The Royal Monmouthshire Militia Band will be in attendance. Tea on the Tables from Four to Six o'clock. Tickets, to Members of the Institute, and Children under twelve years of age, Is. each to Non-Members, Is. 6d. each. JAMES CORMICK, Hon. Sec. SPECIAL TZFLAXlSrS Will leave Usk at 9 20 p.m. for Pontypool Town, and at 10 p.m. for Monmouth, calling "at the inter- mediate stations. Ordinary return tickets will be available by these trains. The principal Tradesmen of Usk will CLOSE THEIR SHOPS at Three o'clock in the afternoon of the day of the Soiree PARK TERRACE, PONTYPOOL. TO be LET, with Immediate Possession, a beauti- tifully situated and newly erected HOUSE, consisting of two parlours, five bedrooms, kitchen, brewhouse, and every other convenience, now in the occupation of Mr. Taylor.—Apply to Mr. DAVIES, Winning Horse, Pontypool. PONTYPOOL. TAKE NOTICE that WM. RENDALL continues to Post Bills, Clean Windows, Beat Carpets, Attend Sales, Remove Furniture, Deliver Circulars, on the Shortest Notice and on the most Reasonable Terms. Residence, Canal Bank, Pontypool. GEORGE RUDGE, & Co., BEGr to inform purchasers of MANURES that they are prepared to supply PERUVIAN GUANO, genuine as imported by Gibbs, Bright and Co., and direct from their warehouses. Also, Norrington and Co.'s celebrated SUPER-PHOSPHATE, at X7 per ton, and :their other ARTIFICIAL MANURES all of the best quality. G R. & Co. are glad to say, that all their friends who favoured them with their orders for the above Manures last year, are so well satisfied that they are increasing them this year. Reference kindly permitted to Mr. George Williams, Slovat Farm Matthew Ion, Roshwen. James Phillips, Tresteven. John Knipe, Llanvrechva. Richard Eley, Green Lawn. All kinds of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS supplied at manufacturers prices. Pontypool, March, 1859. GEORGE CHARLES RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he sup- JLL plies, at any Station on the Coleford, Monmouth, articles, afTthe lowesFpri^^r—nv of the following BEST RED ASH COAL (Cefn-y-Crib Vein). LIME, for either Building or Agricultural purposes. PAYING, BRICKS, SLATES, & PANTILES, of the very best quality. Any other BUILDING MATERIALS. SALT for Farming or Domestic use. u s K. TO BE LET, and may be entered upon immediately, a HOUSE arid SHOP, situated in Old Market- street.—Apply to Mr. PARKER, Llanbaddock. TO THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. PARTIES VISITING THE MEMORABLE Ruins of Raglan Castle, Will find every accommodation, combined with reasonable charges, at the SHIP INN, RAGLAN. N.B.—No charge for hot water, crockery, or knives and forks. SPRING FASHIONS! JAMES~WILLIAMS Has on shew at his shops in USK and RAGLAN, a new and extensive STOCK of all The Novelties of the Season! Also, a large assortment of PLAIN GOODS for Domestic Uses. In the Ladies' Department Will be found a variety of Materials, suitable to all classes. It will contain a large assortment of Mantles, Shawls, Silks, Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Sfc. The Mourning Department Is also renewed with LONDON-MADE BONNETS, CAPS, &c., and he has engaged very experienced Milliners. Fashionable Parasols, Gloves, Hosiery, Trimmings, &c In the Gentlemen's Department Everything from the HAT to the HOSE, will be found complete. GEORGE CHARLES, USK, HAS been appointed Agent by the "Western Counties and General Manure Co. for SUPER-PHOSPHATE, Potatoe, Mangold, Grass, and Com MANURES, BONE-DUST, NITRATE OF SODA, &c. BEAUFORT ARMS INN, USK. JOHN THOMAS RESPECTFULLY announces to the public that -tt he has taken to the above inn, and trusts by supplying articles of genuine and best qualities, and by paying every attention to the comfort of his cus- tomers, to merit their support. WELL AIRED BEDS—GOOD STABLING—NEAT WINES GENUINE SPIRITS. WANTED a Respectable YOUTH, as an AP- W PRENTICE to the General DRAPERY TRADE. Xlso, APPRENTICES to the MILLI- NERY and DRESSMAKING.—Apply to Messrs. -DAVIES and POTTER, Drapers, Pontypool. THOMAS RODERICK, CHEMIST, PONTYPOOL. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GENUINE HORSE & CATTLE MEDICINE. PATENT MEDICINE & PERFUMERY. ..Agent for the celebrated Rctrey's Horse and Cattle Food' MONMOUTHSHIRE. CALDICOT, SHIRENEWTON, & ST. ARVANS. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE BY AUCTION, BY IsKJR J" DAVIS, At the White Hart Inn, Caldicot, On MONDAY, the 18th day of JULY, 1859, At 12 for 1 o'clock precisely (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, subject to such con- ditions of sale as shall be then produced), THE UNDERMENTIONED ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD PROPEBT Y3 IN THREE LOTS, YIZ. :— LOT 1. — A FREEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, consisting of a conve- nient t- sized Shop, Parlour, Kitchen, and Back- Kitchen, on the Ground Floor, and three Bedrooms over, with a large Garden in front, and a spacious Yard behind situate in the parish of CALDICOT, and now in the occupation of Mrs. DALTON. This Lot is very conveniently situated near the Cross, in the centre of the Villiage of Caldicot, adjoining the high road leading from Chepstow to Magor, and premises belonging to Mr. Stephen Prosser and Miss Bowen. The House is in ex- cellent repair, and the Premises are from their situation well adapted for a general Shop, which has been carried on there for some years. LOT2.-A FREEHOLD MESSAUGE or DWELLING HOUSE, with Barn, Stable, and Shed attached, and about Seven Acres of very pro- ductive Pasture and Arable Land, situate in the Parish of SHIRENEWTON, and now in the occupation of William Brown, as tenant thereof. This Lot is very pleasantly situated, has a good aspect, and commands extensive views of the River Severn, the Bristol Channel, and sur- rounding country.: it adjoins premises belonging to Mr. William Long, William Ford, Mrs. Jones, Mr Alexander Waddington and an ac- commodation road, and is distant about 1 mile from the village of Shirenewton, 5 miles from Chepstow, 7 from Usk, and 4 from the Portskewet Station on the South Wales Railway. LOT 3. A FREEHOLD MESSAUGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, consisting of one Sitting Room, Kitchen and Back-kitchen on the ground floor, and 4 Bedrooms over, with a good Garden at- tached, situate in the parish of ST. ARVANS, and now in the occupation of Mr. William Hill, as tenant thereof. Also, a COTTAGE or TENEMENT adjoining, and under the same roof, consisting of one Sitting Room on the ground floor, and 2 Bedrooms over, with a good Garden attached, now in the occupation of Mr. Charles Roberts, as tenant thereof. This Lot is situated in the centre of the pleasant Village of St. Arvans, on the road from Chepstow to Tintern Abbey, and within half-a-mile of WyndclifF, having a good frontage to the Turn- pike Road of 40 feet, and extending backwards 161 feet, and is bounded by the Court House and premises belonging to Mr. William Howell. The respective Tenants will show the Lots, and any further Particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneer Ash Cottage, Chepstow or of T5 A T -NW-EHVR SR "M\>T? fi;ATSr Solicitors, Chepstow.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Pontypool Petty Sessions held over to our next.
&HPointmenta for the Meefc.
&HPointmenta for the Meefc. Monday, 4 .Bedwellty Fair- Tuesday, 5.Peterstone Fair-Pontypool Fair-Caerleon Petty Sessions. Wednesday, 6..Abergavenny Petty Sessions. Saturday, 9.Pontypool Petty Sessions, Highway Pur- poses. °
Family Notices
Btrtija. Recently, at Garnyarcrw, Blaenafon, the wife of Mr. Thomas Davies, engineer, of a daughter. 1.ŒJt4tf]rs. At the residence of her daughter, Mrs.WiIIIams, George. street, Pontypool, on the 26th instant, Ann Howells, aged 90 years. Pontjrllw1' Pont.ypool, on the '25th instant, Mr. Jas. Jriullips, miner, aged 33 years. At Pontymoile, Pontypool, on the 26th inst., the infant Bon of Thomas Edmunds, aged 6 months.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Hon. Sir Benjamin Hall, Bart., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Llanover, of Llanover and Abercarn, in the county of Monmouth. APPOINTMENT.—The Rev. W. Powell, Llanhennock, has been appointed Surrogate for the Diocese of Llandaff.
MAMHILAD.
MAMHILAD. CLUB ANNIVERSARY.—The members of a benefit society meeting at the house of Mrs. Powell, Star Inn, of this place, held their anniversary on Monday last. The mem- bers met in the club room at an early hour in the morning, and after transacting some preliminary business, walked in procession to Llanvihangel Church, preceded by the Pontypool drum and fife band, where an excellent sermon was preached to them. On the conclnsion of the service the members returned to their club room, and sat down to a substantial dinner, the preparation of which reflected great credit on the worthy hostess. On the removal of the cloth Mr. Phillips was sailed to the. chair, and a very agreeable evening was passed.
MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH. BIBLE SOCIETY.- Very shortly the above Society will hold a meeting in furtherance of its objects in this town; on which occasion the president of this Auxiliary, S. R. Bosanquet, is expected to take the chair. This highly useful and excellent Society was formed in the year 1804, and has assisted in trans- lating the Bible into 150 languages or dialects, and in distributing in different parts of the world up- wards of 35,600,000 bibles and testaments. We cordially wish the Society every success. RIFLE COHPs.-This was an adjourned meeting from the previous Tuesday, and his Worship the Mayor, in opening the business* stated that the suggestion thrown out at the lost meeting had been carried out by Superintendent dent Wheeldon, who had waited on several persons, and also presented his report, in which appeared the following additional subscriptions, viz.:—Alderman Watkins, X2 2s.; Dr, Willis, £ 1; Mr. Hill, grocer, £ 1; the Rev. J. T. Beddy, £ 1. Mr. Thomas Fisher and Mr. Edward Kene had placed their names down as voluteers, and these gen. tlemen agreed to find their own outfit. After a lengthy conversation, it was ultimately proposed by Mr. Henry Dyke. and seconded by Mr. W. C. A. Williams: That this meeting be adjourned to Monday, the 11th of July, by which time, probably, the intentions of the Government will be known respecting the requirement of a rifle corp." The usual votes of thanks were then passed to the Chair. man and Secretary, and the meeting separated.
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. # MELANCHOLY SUICIDE.-On Saturday last, public ex. citement prevailed on a report being circulated that Mr. Fleetwood, contractor, had been found suspended by the neck in his cellar quite dead. The report proved to be true. The particulars have not reached us.
MONMOUTHSHIRE MIDSUMMER SESSIONS.
MONMOUTHSHIRE MIDSUMMER SESSIONS. These Sessions commenced on Monday last. The following Magistrates were present S. R. BOSANQUET, Es Chairman. Col. Clifford, M.P. W. 2E. Seys, Esq. G. R. G. Relph, Esq. George Cave, Esq. Rev. W. Evans. Rev. Robert Jackson. C. C. Williams, Esq. T. Wakeman, Esq. T. L. Brewer, Esq. Capt. Davies. Rev. Jas. Farquhar. Capt. Tyler. John Arthur Herbert, Esq. S. Homfray, Esq. Fred. Levick, Esq. T. Gratrex, Esq. Rev. Wm. Powell. Wm. Williams, Esq. Fenton Hort, Esq. George Homfray, Esq. NEW MAGISTRATE.—William Williams, Esq., of Snatchwood, took the customary oath. Upon taking his seat A, letter from Mr. Octavius Morgan was read, stating that Parliamentary business prevented his attendance. SECRETARY OF STATE'S LETTER.—The Secretary of State for War, called attention to the evils arising from the loss of the services of soldiers, comnLitted as deserters, by their long detention in public prisons, and referred the Magistrates to that portion of the 46th section of the Mutiny Act, which enacts that such suspected deserters shall forthwith be conveyed in civil custody to the head quarters or depot of the regiment or corps to which he belongs, if stationed within a convenient and easily accessible distance from the place of commitment, and impressed upon the magistrates the necessity in every case when practi- cable of complying with the provisions of the Act. MONMOUTH GAOL. JUSTICES' REPORT.—S. R. Bosanquet and George Cave, Esqrs., and the Rev. Robert Jackson, the Visiting Justices of the Gaol, reported that the prison had been healthy and well ordered during the quarter. There had been no punishment of a male prisoner, and only one slight punishment during the quarter. They had obtained aspecification and esti- mate for the necessary repairs of the Castle House, amounting to jE26, and they had ordered the windows and road to be repaired at once previous to the train- ing of the Militia on the 22nd instant. They recom- mended that the rest of the works in the specification should be completed as soon as the Militia training is over. The dark cell had been completed, and was approved of by them. The Governor reported that the rules and regula- tions of the gaol have duly observed as far as practicable during the quarter. Col. Clifford remarked that at present it would not be desirable to expend money on alteration in the Castle House, as a commission was now sitting upon the managemen of Militia Regiments, and a recom- mendation might be issued materially altering the staff, the recommendation for which might be considerably extended. It was clear that the house was not efficient in the present condition, but whether the alteration would be made by the government or would be required to be made by the county, it could not at present be known. HOUSE OF CORRECTION. The YISITING JUSTICES, G. R. G. Relph, and Rev. W. Evans, reported that the condition of the prison is good, the general state and conduct of the prisoners had been satisfactory, and the rules and regulations had with one excention been observed during the past quarter. Tii.o excep- tion was caused by a girl of four years having been sent to prison with her mother, who was committed for 28 days. The committing magistrates were communicated with. The communication not being noticed, the child after some delay was sent back to .l.v J:luv.. T„-i.onoa it oamo, and the governor will not in future receive into prison a child along with its mother unless dependent on her for maintenance. A circular had been received from the Home Secretary informing them that the payment for the maintenance of soldiers imprisoned by sentence of court martial had been raised from sixpence a day, to one shiling. The GOVERNOR'S report stated that the rules and regulations had been observed during the quarter. WIDENING OF NEWPORT BRIDGE. Mr. Homfray brought before the court the motion of which he had given 'notice, "That the widening of the bridge at Newport, be made at the expense of the county," and in so doing shewed the great necessity for the alteration, in consequence of the increase of traffic over the bridge. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gratrex, who produced statistics, shewing the number of vehicles, wagons, carts, horses, &c., which passed and repassed the bridge on a given day in December last. The motion was opposed by Col. Clifford, who denied that any case had been made out to shew the liability of the county to widen the bridge. The bridge was not alleged to be in bad repair, and he had carefully perused the newspapers, and had never seen an account of a single accident occurring on the bridge,—the hon. gentleman held in his hand peti- tions from 37 parishes in the county, against the alteration being made at the county expense, and he did not think those petitions should be disregarded, when it was clear that the county was not liable to the expense. Mr. C. C. Williams advocated the alteration being made at the expense of the county. Mr. Relph was of opinion that the county should contribute one half of the expense, and as the widening of the bridge was principally for the con- venience of the people of Newport and the neigh- bourhood, they should pay the other half. The bridge was certainly used by the county at large, but not to the extent it formerly was, the railway being now the conveyance adopted by the residents of other towns. Capt. Tyler fell into Mr. Relph's view on the subject. Mr. Hort thought the proposition of Mr. Relph fair. The railway was now the direct route, but yet as the bridge was used by a portion of the county, the people of Newport had a right to look to the county for some help. After a lengthened discussion Mr. Homfray re- fused the terms offered by Mr. Relph's amend- ment, and on the original motion being put at his request to the bench, 7 voted for the motion, and 13 against it. POLICE STATION, ABERGAVENNY. At a meeting of the committee, held on the 9th of April, present—S. R. Bosanquet, Esq., chairman, and G. R. G. Relph, Esq., The Committee and the Chief Constable inspected the premises in Frog more-street, Abergavenny, referred to and offered by Mr. Thomas Baker, by his letter to the Chief Constable, dated the 17th of March last, to sell or let to the county for the purpose of a Police Station; The Committee also inspected other places in the town, which they thought might possibly be available, but they did not find any site which would be suitable. The Committee then took into consideration the said letter of Mr. Baker, which bad been referred to them by the Quarter Sessions, and they had an interview with Mr. Baker, to ascertain whether the proposed annual takiug would include the garden, which he said it would do, and, after considering the several proposals, the Committee reo commend that the offer to sell the premises to the county for £800 be accepted. The Committee are of opinion that an outlay of about from jB70 to £80 will be sufficient for the conversion of a portion of the premises into cells. The Chief Constable is requested to confer with a prac. tical builder, to ascertain the preferable mode of forming the cells, and the probable cost thereof. S. R. BOSANQUET, Chairman. At a meeting of the Police Committee, held -on the 21st of June, present—S. R. Bosanquet, Esq., chairman, John Arthur Herbert, Fred. Levick, and G. R. G. Relph, Esqrs., The Chief Constable passed his accounts for the past quarter. On reading the estimate for the next three months we recommend a rate of one farthing in the pound for the service of the ensuing quarter, in the event of the Court determining to borrow the sum required to erect the police station at Blackwood, and to purchase at Aber- gavenny the premises recommended by the Committee to be purchased there, for the purpose of a police station. Should the Court, however, determine to meet these pay. ments out of the current income, the Committee must request a rate of five farthings in the pound. Referring to a statement of the Chief Constable's last report., that, owing to sickness and resignation, the force is on an average of four or five below the authorised number, we recommend that the Chief Constable be empowered to keep a reserve force of four constables, which we beHeve will not exceed the expenses contemplated by the order of the March sessions, 1858. S. R. BOSANQUET, Chairman. CHIEE CONSTABLE'S REPORT. Gentlemen,—During the quarter now ended, but very few crimes of an aggravated nature have been committed, and none have been detected. There has, however, been some increase in the number of petty thefts reported as compared to the corresponding quarter of 1858. This is probably owing to a greater inclination being now shewn by the public to apply for the services of the constabulary in cases of this description, than was shewn at the first establishment of the force. On the 1st of May I appointed an additional constable under the 3 and 4 Vic, c. 88, sec. 17, for the Sirhowey Works. This constable is paid by the Ebbw Vale Co., and has all the powers and privileges of a county constable, and is under the same supervision. I have to request your approval of this apppointment. The monthly returns have been duly forwarded to the Clerk of the Peace. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, EDMUND HERBERT, Chief Cunstable of Monmouthshire. After a long discussion it was arranged to leave the purchase of Mr. Baker's property to the Com- mittee, and the appointment of the additional con- stables by the Chief Constable was sanctioned. The INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES pre- sented his report, which shewed that he had received fees to the amount of dEl Is. 10d. for stamping and adjusting weights and measures during the quarter. The COUNTY SURVEYOR reported that the road in the old Gateway on Monnow Bridge had recently been sunk for the passing of caravans. The Clerk of the Peace was directed to write: to the magistrates in the neighbourhood of Monmouth^ andjequest them not to give an order for such purpose's for the future zC4 was ordered to be expended on Pandy Bridge. 97 ordered for materials for Rhydyblew Bridge. Repairs to Skenforth Bridge, caused" by flood from thunder storm were ordered to be made. £10 ordered for a drain and curb stone on the Llanbaddock side of Usk Bridge. £ 15 ordered for putting cast iron troughs under the eaves of the several roofs, and white washing the interior of the House of Correction. FINANCE COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Finance Committee held on the 22nd of June, the accounts sent in to the Clerk of the Peace, amounting to jEl,030 7s. lid., were laid before the committee, and they recommended the same to the Court for payment. The committee desired to call the attention of the Court to a practice prevailing in Newport, in cases of notices to coroners, of sending a policeman to Aberystruth, a distance of 19 miles, to give notice to the coroner, whereas the deputy coroner is resident in the town of Newport, and usually holds the inquests in that neighbour- hood. In the account sent in by Mr. W. Brewer, deputy coroner, the committee recommend to the ovuii, uiiu aiaujLiuwauce 01 iue iee m tne ease JNo. 7 in the account, subject however to any explanation which Mr. Brewer may offer to the sessions. On reading the Treasurer's estimate, they re- commended a rate of three farthings in the pound for the service of the ensuing quarter. COUNTY RATES.—A rate of three farthings in the pound was ordered for general purposes, and a rate of one farthing in the pound for Police purposes.
TUESDAY.
TUESDAY. The following Magistrates took their seats :-S. R. Bosanquet, Esq., chairman, G. R. G. Relph, Esq., Rev. W. Evans, T. Wakeman, Esq., and the Rev. Robert Jackson. The following gentlemen were sworn on the GRAND JURY. Walter Blower, Gwehelog, foreman. Wm. Blower, Gwehelog. J. Parker, Llanbaddock. Wm. Bull, Usk. William Phillips, Usk. Wm. Cadle, Llancayo. Edward Price, Kemeys. Wm. Davis, Usk. William Price, Usk. H. Dowell, Usk. T. Rogers, Llantvissent. T. Dunn, Usk. Richard Satchell, Usk. J. Edwards, jun., Usk. William Thomas, Usk. John Lewis, Usk. E. Williams, Gwernesney. John Merrett, Usk. Herbert Williams, Usk. Charles Morgan, Usk. James Williams, Usk. W. Williams,GreenMeadow J.Winiams,Tredunnock. TilE learned Chairman, in addressing the Grand Jury, remarked that the number of prisoners in the calendar was not very large, but some of them were charged with heavy offences: one with sheep-stealing, one with husebreaking, one with robbery and con- siderable violence on the highway, four with shop- lifting (a very common offence in this county), several cases of robbery from the person by lewd women, two of which took place in brothels. With regard to the last description of offence, it was the intention of the Court to continue its exertions to suppress it by heavy sentences. There was only one case that required particular remark from him, and he called the attention of the Grand Jury to Nos. 2 and 3 in the calendar, saying they would find diffe- rent indictments against the prisoners in one they were charged with conspiracy to defraud, in another with obtaining money under false pretences, and in a third with embezzlement but the Grand Jury need not embarrass themselves about that, but leave it to the Court. The learned Chairman in conclusion congratulated the Jury on the satisfactory progress and results of one of the new institutions of the county. The Reformatory School having been cer- tified by the Secretary of State in February, it had been opened and three boys admitted. The number of commitments of juveniles had decreased, and it might be thought that the necessity for such an in- stitution bad been over-rated; but those who were fully acquainted with the working of it could not come to such a conclusion. The facts were, that boys were more afraid of being sent to a reformatory for four or five years, than of being sent to prison for four or five months; and the parents found that they not only lost the wages that their children would have earned, but were required to contribute to their support while in the reformatory, where better care was taken of them, and crime was accordingly dimi- nished. He trusted that by the means of this valu- able institution the nurseries of crime would be rooted out; that having fewer boys led into crime, there would be fewer criminal men and that those boys who were senti nto the reformatory would be well taught, well trained, and sent out as useful members of socicty.
APPLICATIONS TO THE COURT.
APPLICATIONS TO THE COURT. Mr. Barrett made an application to the Court on the part of George Homfray for leave to erect a powder maga- zine at N ash,-Grante-i. Mr. Barrett made an application for leave to stop and divert a footpath in the parish of Malpas,-Granfed.. Mr. Barrett likewise applied for leave to stop and divert a road in the parish of Llantillio Pertholey.—Granted.
APPEALS.
APPEALS. THE GOYTREY QUABBLES. Thomas Watkins, Goytrey, appellant; C. H. Williams and W. Williams, magistrates for the Pontypool Division, respondents.—Mr. Mc.Mahon and Mr. Lloyd for appel- lant. Mr. Smythies and Mr. Barrett for respondes-te;— This was a case to prove the validity of the appointment of a Surveyor of Highways for the parish of Goytrey. The Appellant had served the office of Surveyor for the previous year, and at the expiration of the year, had refused to deliver up the books and tools appertaiaing to his office within fourteen days, on the grounds that his successor had not been legally appointed, and that he had been re- appointed. Mr. Smythies contended that the grounds were bad, as to the Surveyor not having been duly appointed and took several technical objections. Mr. Mc.Mabon contended that the points fatal to the conviction were that there was no particular time, place or books or papers alleged, and that it was unnecessary to go into the merits of theconviction. Mr. Smythies said that the point of time was a matter of form, not a matter of substance, and that the objection was set aside by the 107th section of the Highway Act: with reference to the description of books and papers, Mr. Mc.Mahon had produced a form, which like other old forms contained a great deal of unnecessary matter. The general description in the way it was stated, was sufficient. Ms.-Rarrett said the time was sufficiently indicated, as the duties of a Surveyor terminated on the 25th of March, and th$late Surveyor was stated to have neglected to deliver up the books within 14 days. The learned Chairman held that the conviction was bad on both points the day on which the Surveyor went out of office should have been stated, and what particular books were to be delivered up; the description was not according to the form in the act,. FURTHER APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF MAGISTRATES. Thomas Watkins, appellant C. H. Williams and Win- Williams, respondents. The same counsel as above argued the case. The appeal in this instance was against an order to pay a highway rate, raising the same objections as to the proper appointment of Surveyor. Mr. Mc.Mayon said there was no evidence that the rate had ever been demanded; and before a person was punished for non-payment of rates, it should be proved that the money had been demanded—had not been paid, and that there was a refusal to pay. Mr. Smythies contended that the summons itself was a sufficient demand,—a distress warrant was a different thing, it inflicted a penalty, and then it became necessary that a demand should have been made. The learned Chairman remarked that the Court had not determined whether the summons was equal to a de. mand or not. It was clear that it should be stated in the conviction whether a demand had been made. As that had not been done, the conviction was bad, and must be quashed. Mr. Mc.Mahon applied for costs. The learned Chairman declined to grant the application, the merits of the case not having been gone into. Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Railway Com- pany, appellants; Parish of Goytrey, respondents. Mr. Smythies and Mr. Somerset appeared as counsel in sup- port of the appeal. Mr. Barrett and Mr. Pritchard were counsel for the respondents. The company appealed against the rating of their property in the parish, the item particularly objected to being one of £210 for two miles, and six chains of line at Nantvderri.—Ordered that the rate be reduced from £ 100 per mile to 940 per mile.
TRIALS OF PRISONERS.
TRIALS OF PRISONERS. STEALING A WATCH.—George Ellis pleaded guilty to having stolen a watch and guard, the property of a fellow lodger named John Russell, at Cwmbran.—Two months in the house of correction. STEALING LEAD AND BRASS.—William Rosser was in. dieted for stealing 451bs. of lead pipe, and 211bs. of brass taps, the property of his employers, the Newport and Pill- gwenlly Water Works Company, at Newport, on-the 28th of April.—The prisoner was found guilty and sentenced to six months' bard labor. STEALING A SHEEPSKIN.—James Jones was indicted for stealing a sheepskin, the property of his employer, Alfred Cadle, at Howick, on the 12th of May. The skin was missed by the shepherd, and was proved to have been sold by the prisoner, who said he found it on the road.- The prisoner was found gvilty, and a previous conviction having been proved against him, he was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude. EOUAIIRX FROM THE PERSON.—John Stockham. ap-ed so, ..aa iuiiitica fin Having stolen tis. Set. from the person of Edwin Williams, at Caldicot, on the 2nd of May. The prosecutor, a boy, deposed that he was drinking at the White Hurt with prisoner, Henry Stephens, and Arthur Stoekharo. Prosecutor was drunk, lying down, and sick and prisoner came to him, cut open his pocket with a white-handled knife, and took out two two-shilling pieces, two shillings, a fourpenny piece, and four pennies. Prose- cutor resisted, and prisoner said You and I will go to Magor to-morrow." Prosecutor saw the money safe about an hour before. Under cross-examination, prosecutor ad- mitted that he was squabbling with the boy Arthur Stock- ham, but the money did not fall out of his pocket.—Alfred Stephens deposed that he saw prisoner cut prosecutor's pocket and take some half-pence out. There could have been other money in his hand.—Henry Stephens, another boy, gave similar evidence. Edwin Williams knew what he was about.-The learned Chairman cautioned the wit. ness as to the ruinous tendency of frequenting public hou. ses at so early an age. The prisoner said the money fell out of prosecutor's pocket, when he was fighting with another boy, and that when the lads had spent the money they said he had taken.—The jury returned a verdict of not guilty. SHEEP.STEALING,- William Halliday, 18, butcher, was charged with having stolen four ewes and a ram, the pro- perty of Frederick Bevan, at Kilgwrrwg, on the 19th of May.—Frederick Bevan deposed that he saw the sheep, le which belonged partly to him and partly to his brother, safe on the morning of the 18th, and missed them the next day. On the following Monday witness saw them again in Newport market, in possession of a police-constable.—John Bevan, brother to last witness, said he knew the sheep by the mark. They were Dot all of the same sort.—P.S.Curtis said that he received information of the robbery, and on going to the Newport turnpike gate, prisoner saw him and took to his heels. Witness gave chase for three or four miles, but did not capture. Witness saw the prisoner with Holder on the same day, and accused him of having stolen the sheep. Prisoner said he had bought three sheep of a man named Young, in the Forest of Dean, and sold them to Holder. Holder shewed witness the receipt prisoner had given him. Witness was directed where to find the sheep, and they were identified by the prosecutor. Prisoner made a long statement, and said Holder had put him to steal the sheep.—Caroline Bevan, a neighbour of the prose. cutor's, and aunt of the prisoner, said that the prisoner slept at her house several nights, and on Thursday morning left there early. Prisoner said he came up to take leave of his parents, as he was going to the East Indies. He addressed the jury, and told them that Holder per- suaded him to get some sheep, and he found some on the road and drove them to the Shipwreck, where he sold them to Holder. Holder gave him 10s. then, and told him he could have some money whenever he liked. Holder afterwards wanted him to give the 10s. back, and leave the county. The learned Chairman, in summing up, remarked that Holder's conduct in buying sheep not fit for the knife was suspicious, but that did not clear the prisoner.—The jury found the prisoner guilty.-Several witnesses were called, who gave the prisoner a previous good character.—The Chairman said it was a transportable offence, but thinking it possible that the prisoner might have been put up to it, and that as he was about to leave the coast-guard service for the royal navy it was not likely he would steal sheep again, prisoner would, therefore, be treated more lenientlv than otherwise, and was sentenced to five months' hard labor. » ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON.—Eliza Wood, 22, mar- ried woman, living at Newport, was charged with having stolen ze3 from the person of Thomas Glynn, at Chepstow, on the sight of the 22nd of June. Mr. Barrett for the prosecution and Mr. Smythies for the prisoner. The pro. secutor, a labourer living at Tidenham, deposed that on fair night about eleven o'clock, he met the prisoner near the Beaufort Arms, in Chepstow, he was accosted by her, and be went with her in a passage leading out of St. Mary-street; he remained there with her for a minute or two, when she spoke out loudly, Come down further there is somebody coming." She then Elipped her hand into his" pocket and made off, the prosecutor being unable to detain her in consequence of two men making their appearance and pushing him about, when they rushed into the passage she had her hand in his pocket. The men aftewards left him, and went after the woman; he found all his money but one shilling had been taken. Ultimately he went in search, and met the prisoner at Pie-corner and gave her into custody. Under cross-examination the prosecutor de. nied having charged another person with the theft or of being in liquor. Hannah Smith, wife of a sawyer at Chepstow, remembered the prisoner coming into the Rose and Crown and saying it was a woman who was then there, (not the prisoner) with a man, who had robbed him, he was drunk, and wanted the servant to send for a policeman, she would not do so, and the whole party came to a scume and left the house together. The man who was with the woman threatened the proscutor, and he ran down to Pie. corner, and took the prisoner into custody; could swear prisoner was not the woman he charged with the theft at the Rose and Crown. Witness first saw this woman when she was being first taken to Usk, and said she was not the woman.—Jane Sheppard, of Newport, said she had known the prisoner for 18 months-her husband was a green grocer, they lodged with her before they went into busi- ness, and had access to all witness's apartments, and be. haved honestly. Oliver Davies, of the Crown Inn, Usk. said he had known the prisoner and her husband as keeping a stall in Newport market, and believed her to be honest. The Jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty." THE LOST SA UC EP AN. William Price, was incicted for stealing a tin can and a copper saucepan of the value of 6s. 6d., the property of Matthew Rowlston, who keeps a Turnpike Gate at Aber- gavenny, on the 30th of November. The articles were found five months after the loss at the house of the pri- soner. Inspector Lepscomb said the prisoner told him he had found the can at Saint Lawrence's Well, and he would take care how he acted again so fooHshIy.—Mr. Barrett for the prisoner, asked the Inspector what was the pri- soner's character for honesty. To which the Inspector re- plied, that it was not particularly good; he bad been detected in cutting pea sticks, but the charge was not brought against him, and bad been found at a late hour in the night among some cabbages in another person's garden. Mr. Bowman, who employed the prisoner, said he had known him for about six months, and he had no fault to find with him. He had heard of his being in trouble about pea sticks, and had heard of his being seen in a garden among cabbages, but witness placed no credence in the tales-he believed it was out of malice that the charges were made as he was not liked in the neighbourhood. Mr. Vaughan Morgan also gave the prisoner a good character. Guilty. Two months. CHARGE OF STEALING Ad65 N OTE.-Philip Matthews, of Llangibly, was indicted for stealing a£5 note and an enve- lope, the property of B. H. Cuthbertson, at the parish of Llangibly, on the 20th January. Mr. Cuthbertson deposed that on leaving hon e on the above day, he gave the pri- soner who had been his servant up to that time, an enve- lope containing a 95 note, which he requested him to take to -Air. Sidney Smith, veterinary surgeon, Usk. Mr. Smythies, for the prisoner, cross-examined the witness, and it was shewn that the prisoner was not then servant to the witness, as he had paid him his wages some hours before and discharged him. Up to that time I considered him honest, and would have given him a first-rate character. I gave him money to pay other parties, to the amount. of about 10s. at the time, which he had paid. Re-examined by Mr. Barrett-I left on Wednesday, and paid him his wages up to the following Saturday, as I considered the week's wages were due to him. He had been my servant 2 years. I fed him I did not'feed him after I gave him the money. He had been drinking, but he was not drunk. Sidney Smith said, I have been in the habit of attending Mr. Cuthbertson's horses, by contract, at 95 per year. Prisoner never gave me a £ 5 note or any portion of it. In consequence of a letter I received from Mr. Cuthbertson about a month after, Mr. Cuthbertson had left, I went to Llangibly to ask prisoner what he had done with the money he had received for me; he said he had not received any- thing for me, but bad a note for the Salmons, which he delivered to the bar-maid. By Mr. Smythies—I afterwards offered to take £4, instead of the 95 note. I afterwards told him the matter may be settled by his paying 30s., as Mr. Cuthbertson would lose 50s., and I would lose 20s. Miss Jones deposed that she was bar-maid at the Salmons, the prisoner did not deliver a note to me for Mrs. Dowell, in January last. I never received a letter directed to Mr. Sidney Smith. Mr. Smythies contended that there was no case proved, as the prisoner was not servant to the pro- secutor at the time. The Bench coincided in that view. The Bench asked Mr. Smythies if he thought it necessary to address the jury. Mr. Smythies said he should feel con- fidence in leaving the case in the hands of the Chairman, but he was desirous of making assurance doubly sure," and in a whimsical and forcibly address, went into tha general points of the case: and afterwards called Mr. Alfred Lewis, Mr. John Lewis, Mr. James Phillips and Mr. Meredith, who had known the prisoner from his childhood, And iVibj gnvp kiaa an excellent character for honesty. The jury without hesitation found the prisoner not guilty. STEALING IRON. — Thomas Sullivan, 40, labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing 131bs. of wrought iron, the pro- perty of Daniel Whitehouse, at Abercarne. The prisoner also pleaded guilty to a former conviction.-Sentenced to 8 calendar months. BURGLARY.-J ames Phillips pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the dwelling house of John Williams, and stealing a quantity of wearing apparel, a prayer-book, a knife, and a comb, at Llanellen. Also pleaded guilty to a previous conviction.-12 calendar months' hard labor.' STEALING BRAss.-Alexander Thomas pleaded guilty to stealing 151bs. of brass, the property of John Biddulph, at Newport. STEALING WATCHES.—William Hayes, hawker, and Thomas M'Carthy were found guilty of stealing three gold watches and three silver watches, the property of Jacob Isaacs, from his shop, at Newport.— 8 months each. STEALING WEARING APPAREL.—Jeremiah Desmond pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of corduroy trousers, the property of John Carroll, at Bedwellty.—1 calendar month. STEALING A WATCH.—Thomas, Jones, 21, soldier, was convicted of stealing a silver lever watch from the person of Samuel Bowles, at Newport, on the 18th June.-Three months. STEALING BEER.—James Rumsey, 48, carpenter, was found guilty of:stealing four gallons of beer, the property of Mary Ann Wood, at Monmouth.—One month hard lab. STEALING MONEY.—James Putman was indicted for stealing aC5 note, three sovereigns, and twelve shillings and sixpence, the property of William Symmons, his mas- ter, at Monmouth.—6 calendar months. ROBBING A MASTER.—Mary Jane Jones pleaded guilty to stealing the sum of 923 10s., the money of Wm. Rosser, and a silk dress, silk cape, pair of boots, and other articles, the property of Ann Rosser, at Risca.-7 calendar months. Abraham Williams and John Pearce were charged by means of false pretences, to obtain money from the Mon- mouthshire Railwav and Canal Company, at Newport. Pearce four months. Smith acquitted. STEALING FROM THE PERSON.—William Smith and Henry Rowe were charged with stealing from David Williams the sum of 7s., at the parish of Bedwellty. Acquitted. William Anderson was charged with stealing a coat, the property of James Barnard, and a shawl, the property of John James, at the parish of Aberystruth. Nine months. Henry Gough was charged with stealing J of cwt. of trefoil, the property of Jas. Jacobs, at Llanvihangel Crucorney. Acquitted. Bartholomew Slatterly, was charged with receiving 15 lbs. of brass, from Alexander Thomas, the property of John Biddulph, at Newport, knowing it to nave been stolen. Acquitted. Charles Edmunds was charged with stealing two sacks, of the value of 4s., and 4 cwt. of potatoes, of the value of 19s., the property of E. Brewer, at Bedwelty. Acquitted George Davies and Mary Murphy were charged with stealing nine five-pound notes, the property of William. Havard, at Abergavenny Davies was acquitted, and Murphy sentenced to nine months. Noah Thomas was charged with stealing a pair of trousers, the property of James Little, at Newport. Two other charges were brought against him. Seven years' transportation. Abraham Harding was charged with stealing one half- door, one soap box, one metal teapot, one tin tea kettle, one iron kettle, one raisin box, one iron scraper, one sauce- bowl, spoon and plate, one oval kettle, one wire sieve, one dripping pan, one barm.strainer, one basket, one ironing planket, and one tray, of the value of £255. 6d., the pro- berty of John Phillips, at Crumlin. Acquitted.
BILLS IGNORED.
BILLS IGNORED. Mary Ann Knight, Mary Ann Lawfield, Mary Ann Morgan, and Charles Little, for stealing from the person of George Henry Hood one.bag, and the sum of £49, at Newport. Mary Murphy and Charlotte Hale, charged with stealing from the person of Bretagne Jean Francois the sum of four shillings and sixpence and a purse, at Newport. Sessions concluded, at 8 0 p.m. on Thursday.
PONTYPOOL
PONTYPOOL FIRE.—A temporary edifice, erected in the market place for photographic operations, accidentally caught fire on Monday last, but the flames were immediately extinguished before much damage was done.—In reference to fire, i t may be mentioned that the straw in the yard of Mr. Rees Morgan, Coed-y-Crick, has been set on fire three times during the same number of weeks, by the sparks issuing from the chimneys of engines proceeding on the Mon- mouthshire Railway, and it would be very desirable if some measures could be adopted to make it less d ngerous in this particular direction. THE REV. W. D. HORWOOD.-It is only necessary to inform the friends of this worthy minister that a subscrip tion is about to be commenced in his behalf, in order for them to come forward to shew their regard to the reverend gentlemen. We hope next week to be enabled to give our readers some more cheering particulars of this praiseworthy undertaking.