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IMPORTA!N"T MHR ADVERTISERS. ADVERTIS;ERS. rpHIS Paper has now "achedtt^tv'^MON^ 1 CLRCULATH)N m the COUNTY of muin MOUTH, of any Newspaper published, and its being widely circulated in the AGKICTTLTUBAL as well as the Mineral District, renders it undoubtedly the best medium for Auctioneers, Solicitors, Tradesmen &c, to make their Intentions, Wants, andPublic Notices known to the Inhabitants of the said County, and the Tradesmen of SONTYPOOL and ABERGAVENNY in particular, will find it the most effectual means for advertising their Irades. Hdental~surgery ■wutice 10 Messrs. Mosely"s Patients, and tilOSG TOTtA wish t.A A/vnc""1'- -p. MESSRS. MOSELY, SiJBfflsoir DENTISTS, 80 Berner's-street, Oxford-street,, and42, New Bond III 80 Berner's-street, Oxford-street,, and 42, New Bond street London, have the honor to ann ounce that they will tor the future, devote one week in each month to their practice in the Principality, and by which means they hope to meet the convenience of their patients,and so prevent the neeessitv of their applying elsewhere during their ab- sence. Messrs. MOSELY'S days for attendance for DECEMBER will be MONDAY, 26th, George Hsj'tel, CHEPSTOW. IpESDAT, 27th, Mrs. Williams's, saddler, ABBRG-AVHSSY. WEDNESDAY, 28th, King's Head, NEWPORT. Attendance from TEN to FIVE. MESSRS. MOSELY beg to call the attention of their pa- tients and those who wish to consult them, that they can now supply ARTIFICIAL TEETH with GUTTA PERORA GLMS or LININGS, whereby all pressure upon the re- maining Teeth is avoided, and entirely superseding wiresor s Vatures of any description. They are also the Patentees a'ndInventors of the new GUM-COLORED COMPOSI- TION which is added to the Teeth, and prevents the lodge- ment o'f the food, and which also restores that youthful con- tour of countenance, so necessary in the adoption of Artifi. cial Teeth. Specimens of these beautiful and useful in. vents may be seen, and every information given free of expe-ice. Every other description of Artificial Teeth from one to a complete set, at half the usual prices. Stopping Decayed Teeth, Scaling, Children's, Teeth attended, and every operation pertaining to Dental Surgery. -nRIciARD'S AROMATIC STEEL PILLS X An acknowledged specific for general and Nervous Debility.-Of all the medicines wherewith the Materia Medica abounds, none is so extensively useful, and posses- sed of so many valuable properties as STEBL. The effects of this metal, when combined with proper auxiliaries, are truly wonderful, diffuing its invigorating powers to the whole habit, communicating a restorativeactwnto every portion of the system and being absorbed by the blood, and forming one of its constituents by intimate union, and circulating through its vessels, no part of the body can es- cape its beneficial influence.-Prepared by Mr. Prichard 65 Charing-cross, London. In bottles, Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 11s. To be had through all medicine vendors. AGENTS: Usk, Mr. J. H. Clark, printer; Pontypool, Mr. Wood, druggist; Newport, Mr. Phillips, druggist; Abergavenny, Mr. Watkins, chemist. ABERGAVENNY. LILES' EATING HOUSE, 21, FLANNEL STREET. IS now fitted up with every convenience, and the support of the public generally is respectfully solicited. HOT DINNii-p-g nAnY. BOTTLED ALES AND PORTER. FRESH SAUSAGES EVERY DAY. VICTORIA INN, LLANDENNY. JAMES WINTLE BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he intends holding his CHRISTMAS BALL on FRIDAY, December 30, 1859. Supper and Music 2s. 1 OP A A large assortment of ALMANACKS, JLOOU POCKET BOOKS, DIARIES, &c; for the new year may now be selected from at the Shop of J. H. CLARK, Bridge street, Usk. C. TRUBEY, SHEARERS' ARMS, SEBASTOPOL, (Midway between Pontypool and Pontrhydyrhun.) SPIRITS DIRECT FROM THE BONDED STOBEjjt, Home Brewed Ale. WELL AIRED BEDS, AND EVERT ACCOMMODATION.- THOMAS RODERICK, CHEMIST, PONTYPOOL. GENUINE HORSE & CATTLE MEDICINE. PATENT MEDICINE & PERFUMERY. Agent for the celebrated Rarey's Horse and Cattle Food. Also Agent for the Sale of the Original DR. MOORE'S LIVE It AND STOMACH PILLS, Prepared (only Genuine) by T. WIGGINTON, Chemist, Usk. Sold in Boxes, 7|d. and Is. 1-id., each. CHRISTMAS DAY. AS CHRISTMAS DAY will fall on SUNDAY, JAMES WILLIAMS intends CLOSING HIS SHOP on MONDAY, the 26th of December, to afford a HOLIDAY to each person in his employ. MOORE'S ALMANAC FOR 1860. THE genuine edition is now ready at J. H. CLARK'S Bridge-street, USK. PONTYPOOL UNION. CONTRACTS FOR PROVISIONS, &c. ALL Persons desirous of CONTRACTING with the Guardians of this Union for the next Three Months, forBREAD,FLOUR, MEAT, GROCERY, CHEESE, BUTTER, MILK, RICE, CLOTHING, SHOES, COAL, SOAP, CANDLES, SPLIT PEAS, OATMEAL, and other Articles of Con- sumption, for the Workhouse of the said Union and also for supplying the several Parishes in the sai'd Union with BREAD and FLOUR, are re- quested to deliver sealed Tenders at my Office on or before the 14th day of DECEMBER instant, and send samples to the Union Workhouse, on Thursday Morning the loth day of December instant, by Ten o'clock. The Board will receive Tenders for sup- plying the Pontypool, Abersychan, and Usk Districts with Bread and Flour separately, It is competent for any person to Tender for any of the Articles separately, and the Board will not undertake to accept the lowest Tender. Forms of Tenders may be had at my office. Security under a penalty of Ten Pounds, will be required for the performance of the Contract, that the Goods supplied are of the quality contracted for. EDMUND B. EDWARDS, Clerk of the Board of Guardians. Pontypool, 1st December, 1859. FOR SALE, in consequence of the owner leaving the country, a LIGHT BAY' MARE, 5 years old, 14| hands high, black legs, black mane and tail, quiet in harness and saddle.-—Applv to Mr. JONES, King's Head Inn. Usk. COUGH! COUGHTRCOUGHTN AT this season no person should be without a box of KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES, the most invenetate cough will be eased by their use. For half a century this well-known remedy for Pul- monary disorders, has successfully stood the test of public approval. THE CHAMPION Zwet ctiic) Slowiacfe THESE Pills are compounded from the recipe of -L one of the most eminent Physicians of the day are prepared by an able and experienced chemist and are acknowledged by the Faculty to be the most valuable medicine for all disorders of the stomach and derangements of the liver, ever prepared. Try a box, numerous testimonials have been given of their efficacy. Sold in boxes Is. lfd. each' by Messrs. Barclay and Sons, wholesale agents, London, and by J.H. Clark, Bookseller, Usk. TESTIMONIAL. Gweheleg, December, 1859 SIR—After suffering for several years rrom paluti „ •, i etomacn, and alter calling m in my side, back, cnesi-,» > & several m A-) aud trym2 eveI7 remedy, I still suf- fcriRi^everely from the complaints. At length I was in- duced to try the CHAMPION LIVER AND STOMACH PILLS," sold by you. The first box gave me great relief. I then purchased a second box, and it completely eradicated the disease, and I am now in perfect health. Having received so much benefit from these pills myself, I think I am only doing a service to the public in recomm endng them. JOHN ROBERTS. To Mr. CLARK. Bookseller, Usk. WANTED, a TOLL-COLLECTOR at CLYTHA BAR. Wages, 3s. per week, with house- rent and taxes. A labourer's wife would be prefer- red.-Apply at the CROWN INN, USK. CHRISTMAS MEAT. Old Father Christmas comes apace, And soon he will be here, And we will welcome his old face, With an accustom'd cheer, We'll bring him meat of every kind, From butcher's block or stool; And primer meat no man can find. Than PROSSER, PONTYPOOL. ,Sirloins, and ribs of beef we'll roast, All tender, fine, and young And legs of mutton we will boast, With pork and pickled tongue. And lamb and veal our friends will buy, According to their rule, And no one can these meats supply, Like PROSSER, PONTYPOOL. ID PROSSER, Butcher, begs to inform his friends, that his CHRISTMAS STOCK OF MEAT will be ready for inspection on WEDNESDAY the 21st inst., when their favors will be thankfully received. Pontypool Dec. 1850. SWAN ASSEMBLY ROOM, ABERGAVENNY A Grand Vocal & Instrumental CON. C E R T Will take place in the above Room, on THURSDAY the 15th of DECEMBER, 1859. VOCALISTS MISS SUSAN PYNE, (Of Her Majesty's Private Concerts, the Philhar- monic and Sacred Harmonic Societies, also of the Royal English Opera, Covent Garden.) MISS ELLISON, The distinguished Sophrano, of Hanover Square Rooms, Exeter and St. Martin's Halls. MR. HAYDN HARRISON, Manager and Conductor of the National Concerts, St. Martin's Hall; and MR. THEODORE DISTIN, The eminent Baritone, of the Sacred Harmonic Socie- ties and Grand Concerts of the Crystal Palace. INSTRUMENTALISTS Piano Forte. Mr. H. HARRISON. Fliigel Horn Mr. T. DISTIN. When Selections from the Operas of Dinorah,' Satanella," and" II Trovatore will be performed To commence at Eight o'clock in the evening. TICKETS — Reserved seats (numbered), 4s.; bafek seats, 2s. To be had of the Printer. For Paticulars, see Programmes. — BRECONSHIRE. TO BUTCHERS AND FARMERS. Horses, Fat Cows, Aldemey Cows and Cows in Caff and Ewes in Yean, for Sale. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by WILLIAM J. HANDS, on the premises at PEN-Y-BONT FARM, in the Parish of Llanelly, on WEDNESDAY, the 14th of DECEMBER, 1859, the following SHEEP & OTHER CATTLE, The Property of JAS. PEARCE, Esq. Consisting of 20 black-faced ewes in yean, in lots of 5 5 ditto lambs, 5 black-faced lambs, 5 ditto, 8 ditto, 1 Shropshire Down ram, 1 fat cow, 1 ditto, I barren Alderney cow (very fresh), 1 ditto, 1 ditto, 1 heifer in calf, 1 ditto, dark-brown cob (aged), dark-brown filly (two years old, very promising), half-bred bay horse (aged), bay mare (in foal), useful pony mare, 4 years old. Also two ricks of very prime Hay, each about 30 or 35 tons. Pen-y-bont Farm is within a quarter of a"mile of the Beaufort Hrmslnn, Gilwern, on the road leading to Llanelly Church. I Luncheon on the table at 11 o'clock; Sale to com- mence at 12 precisely MONMOUTHSHIRE. Sale of Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Pigs, Hoy, Swedes, and Agricultural Implements. WILLIAM J. HANDS has received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, on MONDAY, DEC. 19, 1859, at PEN-Y-PARK FARM, within half-a-mile of the Abergavenny railway station, the undermentioned STOCK, The property of W. W. MANNING, Esq., who has let the farm. The Stock will be sold in lots, as follows :— IMPLEMENTS.—2 sheep racks, I ditto trough, iron pigs' trough, ditto, I dozen sacks, ditto, ditto, turnip scufSer, haul rake, ditto, grindstone, winnowing ma- chine, turnip drill and roller, double action Banburv turnip cutter, excellent 2-knife chaff machine, 6 doz. 4-bar hurdles, 5 dozen 5-bar ditto, large wood roller, iron plough, wood plough, set of iron harrowsfnearly new, 2 sets of wood ditto, narrow-wheel cart, ditto with patent axles and thripples, broad-wheel cart, narrow-wheel waggon, sieves and riddles, pikes and rakes, set of long harness, ditto, set of short ditto, ditto, set of g.o. ditto. SHEBP.—10 black-faced ewes in yean, 10 ditto, 10 ditto, 12 ditto, 10 ewe lambs, 10 ditto, 13 ditto, year- ling Cotswold ram. CATTLE.—-2-year-old barren heifer, ditto, ditto, pair steer calves, heifer calf, barren heifer (feeding), ditto. HORsEs.-Black cart colt, dark chesnut cart mare, an excellent worker, brown cart colt, brown cart gelding, 4 years old, bay mare, 5 years, a good worker, chesnut pony, 4 years, very promising, bay mare in foal, half-bred, 8 years old. PIGS.—1 large sow in farrow, 1 small sow in farrow. FODDER.—1 rick of prime hay, about 30 tons, 7 acres of Swedes, and 12 tons of mangold wurzels. The Hay, Swedes, and Mangold Wurzels to be sold to go off the farm, for which three months credit will be given on approved security. Lunch on the table at 11 o'clock, and Sale to com- mence without fail at 12. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PEIN"TIN"G Correctly and expeditiously executed AT J. H. CLARK'S General Printing Offices, BRIDGE-STREET, USK. iw Cards, Circulars, Billheads, Cheque Books Club Rules, Handbills, Posters. &c., &c. USK MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. THE FIFTH OF A SERIES OF LECTURES, (In connexion with the above Institution), will be delivered in the WRITING SCHOOL, USK, On WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14th, 18f.£). BY THE REV. DR. JAMES, (Rector of Panteague.) SUBJECT :—" ANCIENT BRITISH DRUIDISM." The Chair will be taken at Eight o'Clock. ADMISSION, to Members, Free to Non-Members, Sixpence each. Tickets may be obtained at the Post-Office, and of JAMES CORMICK, Hon. Sec. ALFRED JAMES, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, BEGS to announce to the Public that he has REMOVED to VINE COTTAGE, near Trinity Church, Groffield, ABERGAVENNY. A. J. returns his grateful acknowledgments to his numerous friends for their patronage during the last season, and respectfully solicits a continuance of their favours, assuring them that every attention shall be paid to all matters entrusted to his care, which he trusts will merit a continuance of the confidence of his friends and the public generally. December 5th, 1859. Royal Farmers' AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL Fire, Lfe and Hail Insurance Institution. J. H. Clark, Agent, Usk.
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APPOINTMENT* for the meek. Wednesday. 14. Abergavenny Petty Sessions
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At the Constabulary Office, Usk, Dec. 8, the wife of P.C. Boxall, of a son. At Llanbaddock, Dec. 7, the wife of Mr. Jef via, mason of a son. Beartjs. At Llanvihangel Cracorney, Nov. 28, of croup, John Russell, son of P.C Nicholl, M.C., aged 5 years. At Llanvihangel Crucorney, Dec. 1, of croup, Sarah daughter of P.C. Nichol, M. C., aged 23, years.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS. A LOVER OF FOOTBALL.-N ext week your letter shall appear. CIVILITY REWARDED.—Held over till next week.
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ENIGMA. What's that which all love more than life ? Fear more than death or mortal strife? That which contended men desire ? The poor possess?—the rich require? The miser spends ?-the spendthrift saves P And all men carry to their graves?
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USK. — — FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY. — We remind our readers that a meeting, for the purpose of adopting rules, &c., for the Freehold Land Society will be hold in the Writing School, on Monday evening next, at eight o'clock, when it is hoped that those who have entered their names as members will attend to be enrolled. COUNTY COURT.-His Honor Judge Herbert held his usual court here on Tuesday last, when 100 plaints had been entered for hearing, and two judgment summonses. The cases will appear next week. BAPTIST CHAPEL.—On Sunday week, the last of a series of sermons was preached by the Rev. T. Rhys Evans, the subject being "The Great day cf Judgment." The auditory of the worthy gentleman ought to be thankful for the pains he has taken in preparing such a number of interesting discourses for their hearing. AT A MEETING of the committee of the Usk Farm- ers' club on Monday last, present, G. R. Greenhow- Relph, Esq., Messrs. Geo. Pritchard, Peter Marfell, William Cadle, James Phillips, George Knight, John Haycox, Thomas Rogers, Warren Evans, and Henry Dowell. The aftvards of Messrs. William Lloyd & Anthony Ridley, the judges of the Green Crops and Neatest Farm were announced as follows :— THATCHING.—First Prize to Leonard Lewis, ser- vent to Mr. James Phillips, Trestevan; Secon d prize to Joseph Brace, servant to C. I-I. Leigh, Esq. BEST GREEN CROP, Prize Five Guineas, to Mr. Warren Evans, Llandowlas. It is but right towards Mr. Cadle, who was one of the competitors in this class, to state, that the judges considered his Green crop the best, but this year, the quantity was rather under one-fourth of his ara- ble land, and he was therefore disqualified. Mr. Relph, in compliance with the wishes of the meeting, consented to divide his prize of Five Guin- eas into two prizes, next year, so as to give the mem- bers who cultivate clay soils an opportunity of com- peting in green crops. NEATEST FARM, Prize Three Guinaas, Mr. Geo. Pritchard, Llanvihangel. As regarded the cultiva- tion of the farm, the judges highly commended Mr. Warren Evans. TOWN HALL—FsiDAT. LBefore G. R. G. RELPH and S. CHURCHILL Esqaires.J ARREARS OF BASTARDy.-Eliza Lane, against Thomas Matthews for £ 1 6s. Od. for thirteen weeks arrears of pay- ment. A ssAULT.—Louisa Lewis, servant, against Henry Wil- liams, for an assault at, Gwebelog, on the 19ili Nov. adjourned for a fortnight. ASSA,ULT.-El liza Morgan against Joseph White for an assault at Llangeview. The complainant was a little girl about 10 years of age. The defendant a youth, admitted dipping the complainant in a horse pond, two or three times up to her waist. The parties were fellow servants living with Mr. Williams of the Mardy farm.V- servants living with Mr. Williams of the Mardy farm.V- Ordered to pay 5s. fine and 5s. costs, and in default 14 daiV imprisonment, allowed a fortnight to pay. A Poor's Rate at 3d. in the pound for Llanbaddockx and a Poor's Rate for Gwernesney at 3d. in the pound were signed.
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PONTYPOOL POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY. [Before C. H. WILLIAMS and H. M. KINITARD, Esqrs.j [Before C. H. WILLIAMS and H. M. KINITARD, Esqrs.j WOMEN'S QUARRELS.—Margaret Morgan, was charged With having assaulted Mary Davies, at Abersychan. The bench intimating that the offence appeared of a trivial character dismissed the case, on defendant paying the costs. CRUELTY TO ANIMAM.—Benjamin James was charged with cruelty to a pig, at Abersychan, on the morning of Sunday last. John Ennis, Puddler, deposed that he saw defendant beating the pig with a thick stick or stake. The animal appeared to have its head fast in a gate. Mr.s Greenway appeared for defendant, and called witnesse to prove that he was merely endeavouring to get the pig loose, and that there was no marks or bruises upon it as if it had been severely beaten. The bench said that it was a curious mode of getting the pig loose which defendant had adopted, but as it was of the opinion that defendant had no other intention, he was discharged, and the com- plainant Ennis had to pay 7s. expenses. TURNPIKE OPPEITCE.—William Herbert was charged with having: neglected to crop his hedges* The informa- tion was laid by Mr. Thomas the road surveyor, for the Aberearne Trust.-P.S. Plummer, Blaenavon, interpreted defendant's, answer, which was given in Welsh, and the purport of which was that the hedges had been cropped. Complainant said that they had only been done since the summons was issued. Defendent was dismissed on the payment of 6s. 6d. expenses. WAGEs.-Thomas Jones summoned Philip Williams' Pontypool, for £1 15s; 3d. wages, which he was ordered to pay in a week.-Carol Mc.Arthy summoned Mr. Wight- man, Blaendare, for 10s. balance of wages. Defendant admitted the claim, but said that complainant had left his employment without having given the necessary month's notice. It appeared that complainant with two other lads were receiving 8s. a week wages, and they wanted 9s. and as they could not obtain it they refused to work. At the solicitation of the bench, defendant said that he would give complainant what remained of his wages after he had paid the expenses. ASSAULT.—Isaac Lainey and John Watkins were char- ged with having assaulted Thomas Allen, at Garndiffaith, on the night of Saturday the 19 th ultimo. Complainant it appeared was walking in a dangerous place near the Golynos, when, as he said, defendants came up to him, and Lainey knocked him down, and his arm was broken. On further investigating the case it would appear that complainant had a dhrop taken and challenged defen- dants to fight. The bench intimating that complainant had brought this trouble upon himself discharged the summons. WAGES.—William Morris, Blaenavon, was summoned for 91 lls. 5d. due to Peter White, and 91 10s. 5d. due to G. Penny, part of which he paid now and agreed to pay the remainder in a week. He was also ordered to pay 14s. expenses. To KEEP THE PEACE.—Richard Elton who had been apprehended and summoned, for having caused a breach of the peace by fighting in the streets of Pontypool on the 8th ult. was ordered to enter into his own recognizance to keep the peace of zC20 and pay the expenses.
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CHEPSTOW. RIFLE CORPS.—AMATEUR CONCERT.—On Friday evening last, a concert on behalf of the Chepstow Volunteer Rifle Corps, took place at the Beaufort Arms assembly room, under the patronage of the High Sheriff. It proved most successful, the receipts amounting to about £35, and everything passed off exceedingly well. The principal performers were W. B. Kingston, Esq. of Cardiff, on the piano-forte, Herr Pfeiffer on the violin, and Mr. Drewe, organist, Chepstow, on the harmonium. The amateur band of the Chepstow rifles (after a month's tuition only) performed four pieces on their beautiful instruments, in a very creditable manner. The concert was at- tended by the elite of the neighbourhood, and by nearly every tradesman in the town. The room was densely crowded, and a great many were unable to to gain admission. We never remember seeing so numerous an attendance at any concert in the town before. The officers and privates of the corps were dressed in full uniform.-From a correspondent. AN INJUDICIOUS ACT.-SUDDEN DEATH.—On Sa- turday evening last, Mrs. Watkins of the Greyhound inn, in this town, died very suddenly from disease of the heart. The attack was brought on by an acci- dent which had just before befallen a grand-daughter of deceased, by falling down a flight of cellar step3 in a neighbour's house, and cutting her head by the fall. A woman very incautiously immediately rushed down to report the accident to Mrs. Watkins, which had such an effect upon her, that it brought on palpita- tion of the heart so violently, that she died within an hour. Two medical men were in attendance, but their skill was unavailing.
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DINGESTOW. THE OLD CAMP.—A few days ago, a gentleman from the Ordnance department, took a plan of the dimensions of a spot, known to the inhabitants by the name of the The Old Camp. fThe gentleman states, that in case this country should ever be in- vaded, this spot would be mounted with heavy guns, and troops would be encamped near, as beautiful slopes and shelters surround the spot, and the river Trothy runs close to the battery. We may add that two gentlemen again visited this spot on Tuesday last, to mark the hills from which signals could be seen at different points. This spot is only 60 yards from Dingestow church, the property of S. R. Bosan- quet, Esq., and about 300 yards from the Dingestow railway station. ACCIDENT.—On Friday evening last, Miss Win slow, the daughter of J. Hodges Winslow, Esq., of Trel- leek. arrived by the 4.58 up (rain, and was met at the station by a man with a saddled horse, on which she intended to ride home. On Miss Winslow mounting, the horse commenced plunging and reared up. Miss Winslow was thrown violently to the ground. She was immediately assisted up and taken into the station by Mr. Hurd, the station master, and we are happy to say that she was not seriously hurt.
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LLANDENNY. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Postmaster-Gene- ral has given directions that a sub office shall be opened in this village. Mr. George Davies has been appointed sub-postmaster. His 0 duties will com- mence on Monday next. By this arrangement the inhabitants of the village will receive their letters some hours earlier than heretofore, probably by half-past nine in the morning, and they will have until four o'clock to reply to their communications.
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MONMOUTH. ATHENJEUM AND LITERARY INSTITUTE.—On fWed- nesday last, the committee of the above named insti- tution met in the rooms of the society, for the pur- pose of taking into consideration the best means to adopt to procure for the members of the athenajum a series of lectures. We have not, as yet, heard the result of the committee's deliberations, but doubt not, so well-known are their capabilities, that they will cater for the literary public of the good old town, in a manner which will reflect credit on themselves and prove highly satisfactory and gratifying to the members. It is a pleasing fact that this society is progressing most favourably, and, according to the secretary's report, at no time have the affairs of the institution been in such a satisfactory state as during the year just concluded. The average number of subscribers has been 117 per quarter, and this is far above that of the previous year, as will be seen by the following return:—1857,104; 1858,106; 1859, 117. Although the institution has not arrived at what may be termed maturity, still the committee expressed it as their most decided opinion, that when the usefulness of this truly excellent society became more known, and consequently better appreciated, the list of members would swell to a much greater extent. The balance in hand at the commencement of the year was £ 30 16s. 10d., the receipts zC149 19s. 4d., and the expenditure ft 48 6s. ld The principal items of expenditure were, for the soiree, Y-,10 Is. 9d. rent, £.20; books, f24 8s. newspapers, £.27 lis. printing, £11 7s. 7d. gas, ES lis. coals, £.3 lectures and expenses, £ 9 5s. 6d. The balance at present in the treasurer's hands, with £.3 10s. owing for newspapers, will be £ 36 12s. 8d. Mr. Belbin, the indefatigable secretary of the insti- tution, has retired from office, and we cannot close this brief notice without adding our share of praise to that gentleman, for the earnest, zealous, and hearty interest he has ever evinced in the affairs of the society. As no secretary has been appointed, Mr. Coflsens and. Mr. Baker, the librarian, kindly con- sented to act until such appointment is made, with the understanding that Mr. T. Hyam should assist 11 Mr. Baker in the office of librarian. GLENDOWER STREET CHAPEL.—The Rev. W. Campbell, M.A., Independent minister, delivered his address to a respectable audience, in the school- room of the above chapel, on Monday last. The subject. The Review of the Year," was exceedingly interesting, and we need hardly state, rivetted the serious attention of the rev. gentleman's hearers. MONMOUTH, USE, AND PONTYPOOL RAILWAY.— The works across the river Wye have been, in a measure, retarded during the past week, owing to the recent rains and the consequent swelling of the river, thereby preventing the masons proceeding with the erection of the pier on the Troy side of the water but. nevertheless, everything in connexion with the bridge and works in general is progressing favorably. MONMOUTH RIFLE CORPS.—A meeting was held in the Jury Room, at three o'clock on the afternoon of Tuesday last, his worship the Mayor, Thos. Prosser, Esq., presiding. The meeting was well attended, and many came forward as volunteers, among the number being J. A. Rolls, Esq., son of John E. W. Rolls, Esq., the respected proprietor of the Hendre. who was received with much cheering. We have no doubt that Monmouth will raise a corps, and we heartily wish them success. THE MILITIA.-The staff of this regiment are still undergoing a course of rifle drill, under the instruc- tor, Sergeant Miles, and we are happy to state, are daily beceming more proficient. SATURDAY'S MARKET, DECEMBER 3.—This day the trade in wheat appeared to be rather dull, no per- ceptible alteration in that kind of produce taking place. Wheat 6s. 9d. and 7s. per bushel of SO lbs. barley may be quoted at 20s. and 21s. per sack oats 16s. ditto beans about 36s. ditto. COMMISSIONERS' MEETING.—At a meeting of the Paving Commissioners on Monday last, a communi- cation was read from the Clerk of the Gas Company, having reference to the lighting of the town, and an estimate was put in for fixing a fresh gas lamp on the Cinderhill, which was agreed to. Some discus- sion then ensued as to the state of the town paving and the Burgage, and after cautioning the scavenger to attend better to his duties for the future, the meeting separated. MONTHLY MARKET, DEC. 7th.—The market was not by any means well attended, and the supply of all descriptions of stock was exceedingly limited, and this possibly may be accounted for by the fact of the fair being held so recently. Very few fat sheep and cattle shown, and the number of sheep penned was very scanty. ^Of pigs a tolerable good supply, with average prices Quotations of stock of all denomi- nations may be safely stated as per last return. BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—TUESDAY. [Before his Worship the MAYOR and TilOS. DYKE, Esq.] OBSTRUCTION—Mr. James, ironmonger, Monnow-street, was fiued Is. aad 6s. costs, for placing his goods on the pathway, thereby committing an offence against the bye- laws of the town.—Mr. Thomas Berrow was likewise summoned for a similar offence, and was fined Is. and 6s. costs. Mr. Berrow said he should appeal, as the constable ought to have told him he was offending,—Mr. Joseph Coates; ironmonger, ef Agincourt square, was also charged with having caused an obstruction. Case adjourned. OBSTRUCTING THE Hi&nwAY.—Thomas Evans for causing an obs I ruction on the Rockfield road, by leaving his cart on the same, was ordered to pay Is. and 5s. costs. The case was proved by P.S. Harris. STEALING BY A SWEEP.-George Pritchard, a boy about 12 or 13 years of age, was found guilty of stealing a ring, stated to be of the value of a sovereign, some soap and copper coin, from an academy kept by Mrs. Funnel], Monnow street, and the property of Elizabeth Elliot, a boarder in that establishment. He was found guilty of the theft, and sentenced to be once privately whipped, and imprisoned for one day. TRANSFER or LICENCE.—A temporary transfer of the licence of the King's Arms, was granted to Mr. James Phillips. THE TOLL CASE AGAIN.—Mr. Portnall, the collector of the market tolls, appeared before the bench and wished his case gone into. The magistrates intimated that it was ad. journed the previous court day for a fortnight, but advised the lessee to instruct a solicitor.
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COLEFORD. ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN-AGRICULTURAL SHOW.— We are given to understand that the fifth annual exhibition of stock in this locality is definitely fixed for Friday, the 16th inst. From the energetic man- ner in which some gentlemen in the neighbourhood have taken the affair in hand, we auger that this will be the best show of the kind ever held by the loyal denizens of the Forest of Dean. We earnestlv hope the efforts of the commit tee will meet with a just reward, for we feel assured they will not leave a stone unturned to make this pass off agreeably and satisfactorily to all parties concerned,
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LLANFOIST. INQUEST.—On Friday last, an inquest was held at the Waterloo public-house, Llanfoist, before H.M. Ashwin, Esq., deputy coroner, and a respectable jury. touching the death of John Richards, who re- sided at the top of the incline on theBlorenge moun- tain", and who died suddenly, on the 30th ultimo. Deceased was in perfect health the day before, and sometime after being in bed, he complained to his wife of feeling nearly suffocated. He got up, and went down stairs, and sat in the settle. He died about five o'clock in the morning. The jury, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict of Died from Natural Causes."
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LLANVIHANGEL CRUCORNEY. SAD OCCURRENCE.—Last week two remarkably fine healthy looking children belonging to William Nicholls. of the Monmouthshire Constabulary, were taken ill in the croup, and died after a short, illness. The eldest of the two, John Russell Nicholls, five years of age, was taken ill on Saturday and died the following Monday. Sarah Nicholls, two and half years of age, was taken ill the same day as her brother died, and lingered in great pain until Thurs- day, when death relieved the little sufferer. Mr. Steele, surgaon, of Abergavenny, was unremitting in his attention, and did the utmost that medical skill could dpvise, but with no avail. On Sunday last, the remains of the children were interred in one grave, in Llanvihangel churchyard, the burial service being performrd by the Rev. Mr. Jones. The church- ,,a yard was thronged with spectators, all of whom appeared to sympathise with the bereaved parents, whose feelings can be better imagined than described in sustaining such a sudden loss,
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ABERGAVENNY GAME SurPER.-On the evening of Wednesday last, upwards of sixty of the principal tradesmen of the town assembled at the White Horse Inn, to discuss the merits of the annual game supper, which comprised every kind of game the season afforded. The supper was admirably cooked, served up in first- rate style, and to which ample justice was done by the whole of the guests present It is but justice to say that the host, Mr. David Watkins, did all in his power to ensure the comfort of his guests, and we need hardly state that his exertions were duly appre- ciated. After the removal of the cloth some ^ood speeches were made, and a number of pooular son^s sung by the parties present, the whole of the evening being spent in conviviality and perfect harmony. CONCERT.—It will be seen by advertisement in another column, that a grand concert is announced to take place at the Swan Hotel Assembly Room on the evening of Thursday next. The popularity the performers have obtained, will, we doubt not, be the means of drawing a large and fashionable audience. COUNTY COURT.—His Honor Judge Herbert held his monthly court here on Thursday last, the Sth instant, there were 47 new summonses, 3 adjourned summouses, and 8 judgment summonses. The whole of the new cases, with the exception of two, were for goods sold and delivered, the particulars of which would occupy a large space, and prove uninteresting to the majority of our readers. TUESDAY'S MARKET.—There was an average atten- dance at this day's market. Wheat was a little higher in price this week, but other articles of house- hold consumption, for which there was a ready sale, were disposed of at prices varying little from last week's. The following are the prices:—Fat beasts, 6d. to 6id. and sheep, 7d. to 7-id. per lb sink the ? "2 offal; Potatoes, 8a. per sack; Geese from 4s. to 6s. Ducks, 3s. 9d. to 4s., and Fowls, 2s. 9d. to 3s. per couple Fresh Butter, 14d. per lb.; Beef 7§d, Mutton 7d., and pork 6{d. per lb. The quotation of wheat this week, per imperial quarter, is 22 4s. Old., and barley £1 12s. 3!d. the imperial quarter. 2 POLICE COURT.—WEDNESDAY. [Before the Hon. W. P. RODNEY and Rev. J. FARQUHAR, j DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—William Warr, landlord of the Coopers' Arms, Abergavenny, charged Mary Arm Bennett, a married woman residing on the opposite side of the street, with being drunk and creating a disturbance in his house on the 29th November last. Complainant said that on Tuesday week last defendant came into his house about three o'clock, quite intoxicated, and began using very abusive language. She called him a rogue. He went to the door and told her not to put herself "in any way." otherwise he should send for a policeman. A policeman came, and on being asked to go she said she would not. The policeman then removed her. She fell down in rhe street and was picked up by the policeman. Dli not give her in charge, but told the policeman to take her to her house. She came back afterwards and kicked the door violently. He had to keep his door clos .'d until past four o'clock, at which time he generally goes to milk his cows. P.C. Brown said that on the day above named he was sent for by complainant to remove defendant from his house. The landlord was in the house, and witness asked him what he wanted. He said he wanted the defendant put out. Told him he could not do it. Asked defendant several times if she would go out. She said she would not. He then put her out. She slipped her foot on going up the steps leading to her house, which any person would be liable to do, as the steps were very awkward ones. Defen- dant was "a little" the worse for drink. Case dismissed. The complainant upon hearing the decision of the Bench, came forward and charged the policeman, Brown, with not performing his duty as he ought to have done in the above case, but his oration was cut very short by the honourable chairman ordering him to be silent. USING THREATS.—Complainant in the former case also charged the above named defendant, with having used threatening language to him on the 21st ult. Defendant, made a solemn promise never to molest or speak to com- plainant, again, she was discharged on paying the costs. ASSAULT.—William Tombs, landlord of tire Six Bells, Abergavenny, was charged with having assaulted Josiah. Morgan on Tuesday week. Complainant said that jn Tuesday week last he went into defendant's house in the evening, and called for half-pint of beer, which he paid for. Defendant said he did not want any of the "Kill works" in his house, and called him a thief for stealing rabbits, Told him he was no thief for he never stole or poached a rabbit in his life. Defendant said he'd be damn'd if lie should drink the beer in his house, and took up his beer and flung it under the grate. He said get out of my house you b--r. Told him he would not go out until he gave him his beer. Defendant collated him and tried to put him out, which he was unable to do. Defendant said that the complainant came into his house and said he and bis uncle had been down to the Hardwicke ratting, when he told him they could not go down there as tidy fellows, for after they had done ratting they went and caught a rabbit. He told complainant to go out of his house, and gave him three halt-pence to get half-pint of beer some where else. Thomas Davis, a steady, respectable looking gentleman's servant, said that on the day in question he came to .11r. Steele's for some medicine, and as he had to wait some time for it he went into defendant's house for a glass of beer. Did not hear the beginning of the row, but heard complainant say he had sold a rabbit to defendant's bloody family for sixpence. Case dismissed. ANOTHER CASE.- Joseph Bowen was charged by the complainant above named, for having unlawfully assaulted him. This case originated from the former one. Com- plainant said that on the day above named, Bowen came up to him and said he ought to be ashamed of himself when be knew he got his living by robbinur, and if he had been Tombs he would have put him out before. Bowea then came up and struck him. He went to Lipscombe in the state he was in. He was covered with blood. Com- plainant then called his son "Johnny," a boy 13 years of age, to corroborate his evidence. John Morgan, son of complainant, said he went into the house where his father was, and saw Joe Bowen strike his father two times." Heard him say all your bloody lot get their living by stealing." Thomas Davis, the witness in the former case, said that he was present, the whole of the time. The boy was not present when the assault was said to have been committed. His father slipped, and fell with his head against the settle. He called out murder," and the boy came in at the time. He saw the boy kick Bowen twice. The behaviour of Morgan was shameful, and the oaths Lo made use of were fearful to think of. He considered it a disgrace to him to appear in such a case, but when ho heard such falsehoods as complainant, had swore to, he felt it his duty to contradict them. George Pritchard corrobo- rated the evidence of last witness, and said he happened to be passing at the time, and heard some dreadful oaths made use of by Morgan, This case was also dismissed. The complainant to pay the costs in both cases, which amounted to £ 1 3s. Od. A QUARREL BY BOYS.—Daniel Merrett was charged by William Rowley with having assaulted him on the 24th ot November. Complainant, a lad about twelve years of age, said he was going down the street with a dog, when the defendant struck the dog with a basket. Told him if ho struck the dog again he would get a warming." Rowley then hit him and kicked him. Mary Percival said she saw the whole of the fracas. She was standing at the door of the lodging house and saw some boys running up and down with some greyhounds. Saw complainant put the dogs at defendant, which he managed to keep off with his basket. The complainant got angry and threw stones at the defendant. P.C. Price said defendant had the name of being the worst boy in the town. He was not present at the commencement of the quarrel. The honourable chairman said he had received a letter from a gentleman who witnessed the affair. The letter was then read, and fully corroborated the evidence of Mary Percival. It was stated in the letter, that the little boy (complainant) was by far the worst of the two, for it was only after a gl\'2.t deal of provocation the bigger boy struck the smaller OEe., Case dismissed. A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.—William Jones, better known as "Bill Old Fashion," who was remanded at Usk on Wednesday last, to Abergavenny, on suspicion of having committed a robbery at Mr. Morgan's, Llanvihangel, was broughtbefore the bench. P.S. Sheppard, who bad charge of the prisoner, asked the magistrates to discharge him, as they had failed to produce any further evidence than was adduced before the magistrate at U sk. The prisoner was then discharged, and immediately apprehended by Supf. Blosetr, of the Herefordshire Constabulary, on charge of committing a robbery in that county. Y
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CORRESPONDENCE. — RIFLE "CORPS. To the Editor of the USK OBSERVER. Sir,- I have seen on several occasions, notices in vour paper of the progress made in the formation of the Rifle Corps in Newport, Chepstow, Monmouth and Pontypool. These towns, much to their credit, have set to work in. earnest, and Chepstow appears to rank A. 1. in the list. May I ask, are the inhabitants of this town to be dormant, when those of the towns around are bestirring and making preparations to defend their native land. Where are our leading men, that they do not come forward to lend a helping hand to raise a company in this town, surely 50 true and loyal men can be found to shoulder the' rifle, and if need be, to shew the mettle of their pasture." A preliminary meeting was held some time ago, and sines that time nothing more has been heard of the matter. In other towns, some of the affluent have. subscribed sums to fit out Volunteers. Is there none in this neighbourhood to do the like, and assist in equipping those who wish to be volunteers, but have not the means to pay for their equipments. I remain. Your obedent servant, Usk, Dec. S, 1859. A LONG RIFLE