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DENTAL SURGERY. General Notice to Messrs. Mosely's Patients, and those who wish to consult them. Messrs. mosely, surgeon dentists, 80, Berner's-street, Oxford-street, and42, New Bond street, London, have the honor to announce 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 neeessity of their applying elsewhere during their ab- sence. Messrs. MOSELY'S days for attendance for DECEMBER will be MONDAY, 26th, George Hotel, CHEPSTOW. ICESDAY, 27th, Mrs. Williams's, saddler, ABERGAVENNY. WEDNESDAY, 28th, King's Head, NEWPORT. Attendance from TEN to FIVE. MESSES. 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 PERCHA ULMS or LININGS, whereby all pressure upon the re- maining Teeth is avoided, and entirely superseding wiresor slgatures of any description. They are also the Patentees and Inventors of the new GUM-COLORED COMPOSI. TION, which is added to the Teeth, and prevents the lodge. ment of 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. ven^Kins may be seen, and every information given free of expfc-ice. Every other description of Artificial Teeth from one to a complete set, at halt' the usual prices. Stopping Decayed Teeth, Scaling, Children's Teeth attended, and every operation pertaining to Dental Surgery. ABERGA VENNY. LILES' EATING HOUSE, 21, FLANNEL STREET. IS now fitted up with every convenience, and the support of the public generally is respectfully solicited. HOT DINNERS DAILY. 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. THOMAS RODERICK, CHEMIST, PONTfPOOL. GENUINE HORSE & CATTLE MEDICINE. PATENT MEDICINE & PERFUMERY. Agent fer the celebrated Rarey's Horse and Cattle Food. Also Agent for the Sale of the Original DR. MOORE'S LIVElt AND STOMACH PILLS, Prepared (only Genuine) by T. WIGGINTON, Chemist, Usk. Sold in Boxes, 7id. and Is. lid., each. ALFRED JAMES, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, BEGS to announce to the Public that he has REMOVED to TINE 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. TOWN OF USK. To be Sold by Private Contract, ALL THAT COMFORTABLE Freehold Dwelling House & Shop, WITH a frontage of 30 feet, admirably adapted for business purposes, being situate in the most eligible part of the town, within a few yards of the Three Salmons Hotel, and is now in the occu- pation of Mr. Wm. Jones, grocer. ALSO, all that desirable piece of BUILDING GROUND, adjoining the above, with a Frontage of 31 feet. „ For particulars apply to Mr. CLARK, Bookseller, Post Office, Usk. Christmas Meat. EDWIN PULUN, in returning thanks to the Public for the very liberal patronage afforded him since he entered upon his new premises in CAROLINE STREET, begs respectfully to submit to their notice the follow ing list of his CHRISTMAS STOCK, which will be ready for inspection on Fri- day and Saturday (this day). The selections have been made with a view to secure a continuance of that patronage hitherto afforded him by his cus- tomers and friends, in which no trouble and expense have been spared. CATTLE. 2 Prime Hereford Heifers acknowledged to be a- mongst the best that have 'been shewn this sea- son, fed by Mr. Warran Evans, Llandowlas. I White-faced Hereford Heifer, bred and fed at Longtown. 1 Durham Heifer fed by Mr.Day, nr. Abergavenny I Fat Cow (a beauty) fed by C. Davies, Esq. Aber- gavenny. I Prime Hereford Heifer, bred by Mr. Edwards, Llanarth. ^1 Dnrham Heifer, four years old, fed by Mr. Da- vies, Tymawr, near Pontypool. SHEEP. 14 Welsh Ewes, fed by C. Davies, :Esq. near Aber- gavenny. 10 Welsh Wethers fed by ditto 10 Yearling Leicester Wethers, bought of Mr. Morgan, Raglan. 7 Fat Yearling Leicester Wethers, bought of Mr. Tippens, Court Robert farm, near Raglan. 8 Welsh Wethers, fed by Mr. John Francis, New- bridge, Monmouthshire. 10 Prime Ewes, bought of Mrs. Jenkins, (widow of the late John Jenkins, Esq.) Hendre, Caerleon. PIGS. EVA, the Chinese prodigy, bred and fed by Mr. James Brown, Caple-llwydd, Pontypool. Other pigs of remarkable breeds and symmetry. Pork tor Christmas. AT ANDREW BURNELL'S the celebrated Pork Shop, GEORGE STREET, PONTYPOOL. The proprietor of this establishment in rsturnin" thanks for past favours, begs most respectfully to submit the following list of his CHRISTMAS STOCK OF PIGS to the notice of the public, from which it will appear that he has been enabled to make such selections as cannot fail to secure him a continuance of the patronage and encouragement hitherto awarded him by his numerous customers. His Stock (now ready for inspection) comprises the following rare selections :— 1 Beautiful pig (the primest in the town) supposed to weigh from 35 to 36 score, aged 18 months, bred and fed by Mr. Coleman, Prioress Mill. 2 Splendid porkers, aged 10 months, bred and fed by Lady Llanover. 3 Ditto of smaller size, bred and fed by C. H. Leigh Esq., Pontypool Park. 12 Prime young porkers, bred and fed by Mr. J. Haycbx, Graigolway, near Usk. There are also other selections of equal quality and the whole of the stock is of that varied and di- versified character, as to meet the wants of all posi- tions of customers. x ABERGAVENNY. Household Furniture, 8$c., For S le. WM. J. HANDS has been favoured with instruc- tions to SELL BY AUCTION, without reserve, on WEDNESDAY. 28th of DECEMBER 1859, in VICTORIA-STREET, GEOFFIELD, the following HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &c., Of the late Mrs. Blashneld Consisting of feather beds, bolsters, and pillows. half tester and other bedsteads, wash stands and ware, dressing tables and glasses, mahogany wardrobe, mahogany chest and drawers, bed room, parlour and kitchen chairs, mahogany and deal tables, parlour and kitchen fenders and fire irons, dresser and shelves, arm chair, variety of ware, brass and iron candle- sticks, saucepans, kettles, gridirons, frying pans, casks, tubs, and various other articles suitable for a small establishment. Sale to commence punctually at Ttoo. o'clock in the A Iter noon. Auctioneer's residence-9, Westgate Buildings Office-Plannel-at reet, Abergavenny. PENTWYN FARM, CWM LLANELLEN. About a mile and a quarter from Llanellen village. Sale of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Implements, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, also a portion of the Household Furniture. WM. J. HANDS will SELL BY AUCTION, at PENTWYN FARM, on WEDNESDAY, the 4th of JANUARY, 1860, the following STOCK, The property of the late Mr. Durham Consisting of 2 Aid era. ey cows, 1 ditto cross of an Alderney and Hereford, 3 Hereford cows in calf, 1 ditto heifer in calf; 1 two-year-old cart colt, I ditto, 1 cart mare four years old, i,ditto rising seven years 18 cross-bred ewes in yean, cross-bred ram 2 fat pigs 2 narrow-wheel carts, long and short harness, G.O. harness, casks, tubs, buckets, garden and farm., ing tools, pikes, rakes, riddles, seives, and many other useful articles. Luncheon on the table at eleven o'clock the sale to commence precisely at twelve. USK MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. THE Committee of the above Institute have much pleasure in announcing, that a few of their Ama- teur musical friends will give A. CONCERT AT THE WRITING SCHOOL, USK, On TUESDAY Evening, DECEMBER 26th, 1859, When choice selection of MADRIGALS, GLEES, and will be sung. Mr. WALL of Monmouth will preside at the Piano Forte. Doors open at half-past Seven. Concert to commence at Eight o'clock. Tickets may be obtained at Mr.CLARK'S, Post Office, and from the Secretary. JAMES CORMICK, HON. Sec. CHRISTMAS FARE. E PROSSER, Butcher, in returning thanks to a his friends for the kind favors they have hitherto him conferred upon, and in soliciting a continuance of the same, begs to inform them, that he has pro- vided the following STOCK for his CHRISTMAS Market, Dec. 23rd and 21th: CATTLE. 1 Prime Hereford Ox, fed by H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT, Exhibited at the Smithfield Cattle Show, and highly commended by the judges. 3 Short-horned Durham Steers Bred and fed by 1 Short-horned Cow ) C.H.Leigh, Esq. 3 Hereford Heifers Bred by 1 Glamorgan Cow v Mr. E. Morgan, 3 Short-Horned Durham } Pve Corner. 2 Scotch Oxen » Bred and fed by 1 Scotch Heifer ) Mr. Geo. Fothergill, 2 Hereford Heifers, bred by Mr. Powell, Coalbrook 2 Hereford Heifers, Mr. H.Williams, Landenny 3 Hereford Heifers, Mr. G. Powell, Oak Farm, 4 Hereford Heifers, fed by Mr. T. James, Ty-coch. 3 Fat Cows, fed by Mr. Coleman, Prioress Mill. CALVES. 1 Prime Calf, bred and fed by Mr, James, Ty-coch. 1 Prime Calf, fed by Mr. Walter Blower, New barn 1 Ditto, fed by Mr. Haycox, Graigolway SHEEP. 30 Leicester Wethers 1 Fed by 30 Leicester Ewes > The Rt. Hon. Lord Llanover 38 Radnor Ewes ) 15 Welsh Wethers, Mr.G.Fothergill, Pontnewynydd 48 Welsh Wethers, bred &fed by Mr.James, Tycoch 42 Welsh Wethers, )I Mr. David Jones, Graigddu 24 Welsh Wethers, Mr. George, Newbridge. 17 Welsh Wethers, Mr. Williams, Gwlonedd. 18 Welsh Ewes, "Lady Llanover. 10 Leicester Wethers,, Mr. E. Powell, Coalbrook. 10 Leicester Sheep Mr. Haycox. Graigolway 12 Leicester Ewes Mr. H. Williams, Landenny 4 Leicester Ewes" Mr. R. Morgan, Pontyfelin 6 Leicester Wethers,, Mr. W. Cadle, Lancayo 10 Leicester Withers, j Mr. \Vm. Fisher, Lancayo 5 Leicester Ewes J PORK ERS. 3 Prime Porkers, fed by Mr. A. Neale, Red house. 2 Ditto, fed by Mr. Cadle, Lancayo. _M_ -n. WANTED, a Situation in a Shop, in a Light. Business. The applicant would make herself generally useful and keep the books, if. required. Three Months' services given gratuitously. Address R. C., Post Office, Usk. CWMBRAN. THE Show of Christmas Meat at the Shop of Mr. Z. LLOYD attracts great attention. Among the stock are 2 Prize beasts, 3 heifers and 3 cows. To Drainers. WANTED offers for taking out a great number of Perches of Drains upon Shirenewton House Farm. Apply to JOHN THOMSON, Bailiff. Shirenewton House Farm, Dee. 21, 1859. rpO BE LET, a commodious COTTAGE' at Lan- X baddock, with immediate possession. Appty to W. PROBEUT, Llanbaddock. rp.O SUBSCRIBERS—The Quarter expires this X day. Subscribers will oblige by remitting the amounts due from them. Freehold Land Society. A MEETING for the purpose of appointing Offi- cers, will be held in the WRITING SCHOOL, USK, on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, at 8 o'clock. O. DAYIES, Sec., pro. tem.
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We are sorry to say that Miss Herbert's marriage, an- nounced last week, was a hoax. Our correspondent's letter has been placed in the hands of the parties.
Family Notices
Plavr sages. At the Superintendent Registrar's Office, Town Hall Pontypoo1, December 19, Mr. John Arthur to Miss Martha Harding, both of Cwmynyscoy. '3r, I tit vi. At Gwehelog, Dec. 20, George Arnold mason, aged 68 years. At L'andenny, December 20, Edward Charles, labourer, aged 72 At Duffryn Farm, Llanvihangel, Dec. 21, Mr3. Margaret Williams, aged 86 years. Recently, at Pontypool, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Davies, woodward to the Iron Company, aged 2 years. At the Glyn Forge, Pontypoul, Dec. 20, the infant son of Isaac Bees, aged 9 months.
Detailed Lists, Results and Guides
Rppointaientis for the SiSteefe. Tuesday, 27 Meeting of the County Finance and Police Committees, at Town Hall, Usk. Wednesday,|28.. Abergavenny Petty Sessions. Thursday, 29 .Cnepstow Petty Sessions. ] Friday, 30 Usk Petty Sessions. j
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Sjie THE volunteer movement has attained an impor- tance,of which, when the idea was first broached, we had no conception. We do not know what the number of enthusiastic riflemen is, nor do we know the nature of their preparation. We are glad, however, to find that every county, every town, almost every village, has its volunteers. The fact that we have such a force ready to guard their hearths and home, is not without a moral effect. In these days it is no use priding ourselves on our insu- lar position For all practical purposes we are part of the Continent, as if no narrow channel interposed. All the Continental nations have their great stand- ing armies and we must,have one, or something like it. Before steam had bridged over the chan- nel-when an army of invaders might be tossing about between Dover and Cherbourg for weeks—our wooden walls were a sure defence. Now the case is altered; and we, who have seen 200,000 French sol- diers in a few days thrown into the very heart of Italy, feel that we must adopt defensive precautions, of which our fathers never stood in need. The thing we should do, perhaps, would be to train the nation to the use of arms, as is done in France and Germany, However, there are obstacles in the way of carrying out this idea. In the first place it is too un-English to be acceptable to our pacific people; and, in the second plale, it would require an army reform, ere the plan would be feasible, of so tho- rough a nature as would send the Horse Guards into fits. Accordingly, we must do as best we can. If we cannot have regular soldiers, we must have rifle- men. We have only the voluntary system to trust to and, if we may judge by the results, our trust will not be misplaced. But we would fain see the movement so extended a'i .to be less exclusive than it is. Why should not our workmen join? why should not the peasantry be enrolled? Why should the expenses of belonging to a rifle corps keep out the very man who, from habit and training, would be most useful in case of actual warfare ? sure are we that Government could easily find the ways and means. It is admitted that of our enormous army and navy expenditure much of it goes to waste. For instance, we are paying JE80,000 a-year for tha Yeo- manry Cavalry and no man, for the life of him, can conceive the good of that. Many of our militia regiments have no ball practice, and, of course, in case of actual invasion—in spite of the conventional surprize the inspecting-general always expresses at their soldierly qualities and bearing-- would be q uickl y put hors de combat. Indeed, we fear that our defensive forces look better on paper than they would in a real emergency and the more this unpleasant truth flashes itself on our minds, the more we feel that we must look to our riflemen. It is for this reason that we are anxious to see the movement wisely directed. The impulse has been given in favor of volunteer arming; men and money are forthcoming on every side the movement of the people of Great Britain has been most patriotic and spontaneous, and much of its value is decidedly due to this. But to be efficient, it is clear that it must not be allowed to go on without control, direc- tion, and uniformity much longer. The Government have done something but they must do more There must be uniformity of arms, uniformity of drill, and uniformity of dress. The association formed in the metropolis will do well to think of these things. Defensive arming has become the popular topic of the day, and yet it has not received all the serious attention it deserves. We hear we cannot have a large standing army we hear it is impossible to fortify our coasts we believe that no Minister would be bold enough to propose to the House of Commons a plan by means of which merely the safety of London could be insured. So we must fall back on our gallant riflemen, feeling that, so long as they are able to do their duty, we are safe, and that, the moment they become enervated, a nation burning to avenge what they call the disgrace of Waterloo, may suddenly attack the land. IN another column will be found a letter from "An Inhabitant" animadverting on our remarks as to the benefits likely to accrue to the working man bv join- ing a Freehold Land Society. We endeavoured to put the facts before our readers in a fair and impartial manner, without making any reflections calculated to injure any other Benefit Society, or to detract from the usefulness of the many praiseworthy institutions formed for the mutual benefit of the members. Our correspondent thinks differently, but on a little con- sideration he will see that there has been no exag- geration in our statement, or injustice in our remarks. The difference of price in the purchase of small and large pieces of land, will be found to be much greater than we stated. Instances are now bet'ore the public of £ 150 and £ 200 being asked for pieces of building land in the town, of much smaller extent than a quarter of an acre. It is pretty well known, that land within the precincts of the town averages about £100 per acre, and eligible sites for building may no doubt be had at that rate, and the same would be apportioned among the members in quarter of acre allotments at about 21.5 each. The" Inhabitant" says our remarks were severe on the Benefit Societies of the town. If they were so, they were truthful remarks. He is a friend who tells us of our faults. We strongly approve of such socie- ties, as being calculated to afford a great amount of comfort to the poor man in the hour of sickness, and a source from whence he can look for succour, when the hand of Providence afflicts him. But we should like to see them established on a sound prin- ciple. It is quite clear that most of the societies in this town are not so. After a number of years the superannuation payments begin to tell fatally upon the funds, and it has been found necessary in some instances to increase the monthly contributions and to reduce the sick pay, in order to bolster up a tot- "tering fabric a few years longer. This is injustice to the young members of the club, and the evil has arisen through admitting old and young members on payment of the same initiation fee, and not adopting graduated scales of payments. Mr. Tidd Pratt, the Registrar of Friendly Societies in England, has issued some valuable instructions for the°esta- blishment of Friendly Societies, with rules and ta- bles. They have been prepared with the view of shewing the conditions on wThich a friendly society' should be established, particularly with reference to superannuation or old age pay, and to payments on death, as well as to enable parties who are desirous of joining a friendly society to ascertain, by a com- parison of the tables, whether it is founded on cor- rect principles. The tables have been approved of by several eminent actuaries, and the contributions required are the lowest consistent with safety. If friendly societies were established according to these instructions, there is no doubt but that they would in a few years supersede the present societies, the greater number of which are founded on errone- ous calculations, and would secure to those who joined them the benefits they anticipated. As for introducing a principle of exclusiveness in- to the Building Society, it is far from the intention I of the promoters., but as there may be some diffi- culty in getting as much land in an eligible spot, at t t, Z, the time it would be required to accommodate all the members, it would be but fair to allow those who had entered first, and had paid up :their shares, to participate in the first division, if they wish to do so.
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HERE'S MERRY CHRISTMAS COME AGAIN) Here's merry Christmas round again, Another year just-gone Days, weeks, and months perhaps mis-spent, On rapid wings have flown: Then let us search our inmost hearts, If charity we see, This season one of happiness To each of us may be Yes, if the hand of fellowship In kindness we extend, And gentle thoughts and gentle speech With peace and good-will blend. Ay, let us search our hearts and see If any we have wrong* d Or if by selfish, stubborn will We've enmity prolong'd; And if revenge we should within Our heart's dark depths descry, Let's root it thence, and leave it not In canker there to lie. Extend the hand of fellowship In friendship warm and true, And with a happy love-lit smile All social ties renew. Let all heartburnings be forgot; To envyings bid good-bye We know not when the hand of Death May snap the loosen'd tie; Let's hail the new year with the song, Peace and good will to all ?" Nor let on Chrstian hearts in vain Those angle-breathings fall. To seek forgiveness, and forgive, Let our resolve be stout, And with the now expiring year Let enmity die out.
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USK. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—The inhabitants of this town have cheerfully responded to the calls of the committee upon them, and have subscribed up- wards of JE26, for the purpose of providing the poor with coal during the winter. CHRISTMAS FAIR.-At Shenkin Jones's fair on Monday last, there was a pretty good show of fat stock, Beef was soon disposed of and realized 7d. per lb. Mntton fetched from 7d. to 7¡-d. Pigs were on the rise. Store cattle moved off but slowly. CHRISTMAS MEAT.—-The two superior Hereford hei" fers, bred and fed by Mr. Warren livens of Llandowlas which attracted so much attention in- this town, have, as we perceive from advertisement, been purchased by Mr. Edwin Pullin, butcher, I'ont pool, and will be exhibited in his shop on Saturday (this day). They are of a first- class descrip'ion, and the feeder's name is a guarantee of their possessing those rare qualities which are generally enquired after in such cattle, at this season of the year. TOWN HALL—FRIDAY. [Before G. R. GREENHOW RALPH, and S. CnuRcniLL Esquires.] ASSAULT.—Henry Williams, farmer, was charged bv Louisa Lewis of Gwehelog, with assaulting her on the 19th of November, by striking her. The defendant admitted the assault. From tie evidence it appeared that complain- ant had been living in defendant's service, and had miscon- ducted her elf by stopping out at nights, and returning at lute hours, on one of these occasions in throwing up some ston. s at tiie window to arouse one of the farm lads to let her in, she had broken a pane of glass, she afterwards left her service at a moment's notice, and went home to her grandfather's and said site was sent through water to milk the cows. Defendant afterwards went to her grandfather's house, and asked her why she told lii-s, she denied doing so, and struck defendant's lhgs, which so annoyed defendant that he pulled her out of doors and struck her on the arms, and used threats towards hi r. The bench considered complainant's conduct bhtmenble, but it did not justify defendant in striking her, it was an unmanly act towards a woman. Ordered to pay iSl tine and costs. TBESSPABSiNG.—WiDiam Hughes was charged with trespassing on the lands of C. G. Watkins, Pentwyn farm, Llangwm, in pursuit ot gaine. The defendant did not appear. Mr. "Watkins slid defendant's mother had called upon him and defendant had promised not to offend again, and on those conditions he was williiig to forgive defendant, with the consent of their worships. The summons was allowed to be withdrawn. ASSAULT.—Andrew Jones, horse breaker and John Williams, inn keeper, were charged by Daniel Thomas, M.C., with fighting and creating a disturbance at the Beaufort Anns, Usk, on the evening of the 22nd ofNovem- ber. The police officer deposed that he was ouduty on the night in question, and heard a disturbance in the inn, he went into the kitchen and found Mr. Williams on the ground, with his faec co,ered with bloo.), and Jones on top of him, boxing him. They both got up and Williams then struck Jones. Mr. Waddington appeared for Mr.Williams and in answer to his questions, witness said there were several persons present aiding and abetting the part'.es; when I went in Williams was on the ground with his face covered with blood; Williams was not drunk he appeared to have been drinking there were some women present; they did not appear to be frightened; I was not frigh- tened. Mr. \Vaddington, on behalf of his client, con- tended that the cl.argo in the summons had not been proved. It did not appear that there was any terror to Her Majesty's subjects, and he also quoted from Black- stone and Archbold the construction of the word affray," which did not; apply to this case of lighting' in a house; it applied to fighting and creating a disturbance to the terror ot Her Majesty's liege subjects, in the public highwav. Mr. Relph said, when he signed the summons lie had his doubts as to its being an affray, and was afraid the bench must dismiss them on that charge. The bench considered the defendants were highly culpable, and he did not say that a further information would not be laid against them, and he thought the best course for them to adoptt\vould be to submit to the decision of the bench, This WHS finally agreed upon, and each was bound over in £10 to keep the peace for twelve months. ^0USK CFFENCS.—Oliver Davies was charged hy 1 -C. Petitt with keeping his house open for the sale of drink after eleven o'clock, on the night of Sunday, the 4th of December. It appeared from the evidence of com- plainant and the statement of defendant that, on the niglrt in question, a person had missed the train at Ragkn. He walked to Usk, and called at the Crown Inn, to see Mr. Davies, to whom he was known, After stopping at the house a short time, he expressed his intention of walking on to Newport. It was a very inclement night, and it rained heavily. Defendant advised him to hire a convey- ance, and went to Mr. Richard Morgan to engage a trap for aim, at about twenty minutes after eleven. Mr. Mor- gan at abuut twenty minutes to twelve arrived at the door with his conveyance, and his son very shortly after followed him down. The policeman on seeing the house open went in, and on being tolS the reason why it was open he left. He, liowc ver, in about a quarter of an hour returned, with another of the force who was about to relieve him, and seeing the conveyance at the door without any- one in charge of the horse, he went into the house, where he saw the stranger and Richard Morgan having some beer before they started. The bench considered that the Act had been infringed, and that the police-officer had acted right in laying the information, but under the cir- cumstances related the parties might be considered travel- lers, and they would therefore dismiss the case. A charge was then made against Richard Morgan for leaving his trap in the street with nt any person in charge of it. This case w as also dismissed. HELPING HIMSELF.—Thomas Jones was charged with stealing some sticks from a hedge, and a few Swedes from a field, belonging to his master, Joseph Lane, of Bettws Newydd. Tue prisoner pleaded guilty, and s id he was sorry for the act. Ordered to pay Is. for the articles, and 5s. costs, or in default 14 days' imprisonment. Mr. Freeman, who has been appointed Superintendent of Police for this district, in the place of Capt. Handyside, who has resigned, took the necessary oath.
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PONTYPOOL I CHRISTMAS MEAT.—On reference to our advertis- ing columns it will be perceived that Mr. Prosser's shew of meat equals if not transcends that of any former year. His Hereford Ox, fed by His Royal Highness Prince Albert, has attracted many visitors, who have been unanimous in pronouncing the animal a marvel in bovine exhibitions. PUBLIC MEETING.—In compliance with a requisi- tion signed by the churchwardens and overseers a meeting was held in the Town Hall, on Friday week, for the purpose of considering the propriety of Tre- vethin parish joining the County Constabulary. A numerous body of rate-payers attended the meeting. On the motion having been proposed by Mr. Llewel- lyn, and seconded by Mr. C. J. Parkes. to the effect that the parochial-police force be united with that of the county, Mr. Harrison proposed an amendment, which was seconded by Mr. Greenway, to the effect that the police force should remain as heretofore, under the superintendence of the police commis- sioners, and be separate from that of the county, and further that it should be placed in such an effi- cient state, as may be approved of by the govern- ment". This amendment having been ,carried by an overwhelming majority, the meeting separated. A GRAVE AFFAIR.—A poor tailor, who had been fraternizing with some butchers at a neighbouring hostelry on Saturday night, discovered himself tucked in a meat cloth and laid on a grave stone on the following morning, in the yard of Llanvihan- gel Pontymoile Church. When the severity of the weather at the time is taken into consideration, poor snip may think himself fortunate that he has been spared to relate his own adventure. HARP ENTERTAINMENT.—During the week several entertainments of this description have been given by Mr. T. D. Morris, a celebrated harpist from North Wales, who is accompanied by two juvenile singers attired in the Welsh costume. The performers had the honor of appearing before C. H. Leigh, Esq. and party at Pontypool Park, and there, as well as in the Town Hall and other places in the vicinity where the entertainments have been given, they have been most favorably received, all of the pieces having been applauded, and many of them encored. POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY. [Before WM. WILLIAMS and H. M. KENNARD, Esqrs.] TRESPASS.—WUliam Williams, Charles Meredith, and Thomas Williams were charged with trespassing in pursuit of game, on lands belonging to C. H. Leigh, Esq., on the morning of Sunday last. Defendants had two ilogs with them. William Thomas did not appear. They were each fined 20s. including costs. AFFILIATION.—Mary Williams charged Thos. Thomas of the Race with b inggthe father of her illegitimate child. Defendant acknowledged his paternity, and said he was willing to take defendant for better and worse," but her mother said that if they got married she would break their legs. An order of 2s. 6d. a week was made on defendant, with the payment of 15s. expenses. Mary Lewis charged Thomas Phillips with being the father of her illegitimate child. Defendant having said that he would pay 2s. a week, an order was made accord- wg-Iy. STEALING COAL.-Ann Roberts was charged on the in- formation of P.C. Griffiths with stealing coal, the property of Crawshay Bailey, Esq, William Prosser was also char- ged with having stolen 561bs. of coal, from the same owner, on the 12th inst. Defendants were fined 20s. including expenses. CONNUBIAL INFELICITY.—John Morris was charged with having allowed his wife, Ann Morris, to become chargeablo to the parish of Trevethin. Complainant said that her husband would not work nor do anything towards maintaining her. When she married him he possessed nothi g whatever, and soon after the knot had been tied many demands were made upon her for debts which her husband" had previously contracted. Complainant refused ¡ to lire with her husband, and he was finally ordered to allow her 4s. per week, an pay 7s. 6d. expenses. BEER Houss OFFENCE. — Thomas Dodd, Cwm Llanhilleth, was cha gcd on the information of P.C. Thos. Griffiths, No. 27, with offending against his licence, on the 28th ult. The witness said that he had first observed a female coming from the house with a small quantity of beer, and he further observed some men on the premises. Defendant called witnesses to prove that they had gone into the lower part of the premises to deposit a club book. There being a doubt in the case, defendant had the benefit of it, and w is discharged on the payment of 7s. expenses. COUNTY COURT. [Before His Honor J. M. HERBERT, Esq.] CLUB DISPUTE.—John Baron and Edmund Hughes v. John Slice, Maurice Fenton, and Timothy Quintan. Mr. E. B. Edwar,is appeared for complainants; Mr. Greenway for defendants. The plaintiffs claimed 95 as actuaries, or for having been called upon to investigate the accounts of True Blue United Liberal Society," held at the Emerald Isle, Abersychan. His Honor ruled that plaintiffs, who were members of the same society, which had been regu- larly enrolled, and whose rules had been certified by Tidd Pratt, could not claim anything for their services, inas- much as they were equally benefitted from the same with the rest of the members. The plaintiffs had also, appa- rently unknown to their solicitor, sent defendants a notice that they were willing to put the case to arbitration. Plaintiffs were nonsuited. THE SACK OF MALT.—Meyrick Jones v. Anthony Rogers. Mr. Greenway appeared for defendant; the plaiutiff was not professionally represented. The case had been adjourned from last court for a jury, when Messrs. Roderick, Askins, Woodhouse, Thomas (draper), and Par- cell answered to their names as jurymen. The case, which occupied a considerable time in its investigation, may be briefly stated as follows :-The plaintiff claimed 92 2s. for a sack of malt, which he said had been sold and deli- vered in the regular way of trade. In answer to this, de. fendant said that he had bought two ricks of hay of plain- tiff, one of which was at Llandenny and the other at Raglan. An agreement was made between the pariies that the hay rick at Llandenny, which was unthatehed, should be con- sumed or taken away the first., and plaintfff promised the defendant that he would look after tha other for him. It seemed that some cattle got to the rick at Raglan and plucked it, and plaintiff had also taken some of the hay away. In reparation, or as a recompense for the loss sus- tained, defendant said that the sack of malt was given. Plaintiff denied this statement, and among the witnesses called on both sides was Charles Jones of the Swan Inn, Pontvpool, who said that the sack of malt had been left at his house for eight or nine weeks for defendant, who had told him (the witness) to pay plaintiff for it, as he did not. want it, he not having any convenience to keep it. The jury gave a verdict of £ 2 2s. for the plaintiff, which the judge considered a very proper one.
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ELAEliAVON. OPENING OF THE NEW MILL.—A grand demonstration will take place here on Tuesday, the 3rd of January, 1860, to celebrate the opening of the new mill. The clubs have already arranged to meet in their respective lodge rooms, and form a grand procession. The trades- men, it is said, will close their shops, to give their assist. ants a general holiday. The tradesmen, it will be remem- bered, did their part well in giving the men CWJlW DA at the opening of the forge, and now the directors have kindly intimated that they will give the men a treat at the opening of the mill. When the time comes, we have no doubt the tradesmen will not be behind in again cele- brating an event which augurs prosperity to this town and neighbourhood.
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ABERGAVENNY LECTURE.—On Wednesday, the 14th instant, a lecture was delivered in the Free Grammar School, by the Rev. Robert Wolsey, M.A., the subject being" Jerusalem and the Jews." The chair was occupied by the Rev. Henry Peake, who introduced the lecturer. A number of inter- esting anecdotes were related concerning the Jews by the rev. gentleman, who endeavoured to impress upon his audience the privilege of being allowed to improve the spiritual condition of God's ancient and favoured people. The meeting was well attended, and at the conclusion of the lecture a collection was made, and, we understand, upwards of C3 collected. SOCIETY, FOR PROMOTING THE OOOPEL IN FOREIGN PARTS.—On Sunday last, two sermons were preached at St. Mary's Church, by the Rev. F. C. Pigott, in behalf the above society. A collection was made after each ser- vice, the proceeds of which amounted to £10.
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MONMOUTH. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.—As is the custom in Monmonth at this period of the year, the tradesmen of the town have decided upon closing their shoys the day after Christmas, in order that their workmen, assistants, and apprentices may have an opportunity of visiting their friends and rela- tives at a far distance. MAD JUGAL NIGHT.—The third annual madrigal night of the Menmouth Vocal Association was held on Monday night last, the 19th instant, and passed off exceedingly well. The Christmas chorus, Hark the Loud Triumph. ant Strains," was excellently well rendered, and the mad- rigal, The Wintry Winds are Blowing," was very well rfceived. The ballad, written expressly for the occasion, If Thou should'st Sing to-night," and sang by Master George, pupil of the talented organist of St. Mary's, was the theme of universal commendation. Prizes were awarded in the course of the day. FIRE AT THI Rnw's HBAD HoTEL.—Od Monday night last, about twelve o'clock, the inhabitants were aroused by the ringing of the fire bell, and as a matter of course, great excitement prevailed. It appears, as far as we can learn, that a fire had been placed in one of the bedrooms of the above named hotel, for the purpose of airing the apartment previous to its being occupied for the night by a traveller, and the bed being in close proximity to the fire-place, a coal was ejected out of the grate, which coming in contact with the furniture of the bed, the curtains became ignited. Fortunately, however, the chamber-maid having occasion to go to the room in question, discovered the conflagration and instantly gave the alarm. We are happy to say the flames were soon got under, but not without doing damage we believe, to the amount of about £15. JONES'S FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The half-yearly meeting of the visitors was held on Monday last, for the purpose of proceeding to the election of candidates to fill the vacancies in the school. There were 19 candidates and 9, vacancies, to fill which 5 boys from the town and 4 from the country were selected. SEASONABLE GIFTS.-A committee has been formed In this town for the purpose of receiving subscriptions to- wards raising a fund which some benevolent ladies and gentlemen are forming, in order that their less fortunate and more necessitous brethren may enjoy some of the good things which Merry Christmas affords. CHRISTMAS AT THN UNION,—We are given to under- stand on very good authority, that the inmates of the Union Workhouse are to be regaled with a plentiful sup- ply of roast beef and plum pudding. The boys and girls also will find, although possibly bereaved of father and mother, that they will not be forgotten. RIFLE CORPS.—A meeting ot the committee was held in the Jury Room, on Tuesday lust. Some additional sub- scribers to the fund were noted, and the list of volunteers also was considerably swelled in point of numbers. We believe the committee are now merely waiting a reply to a communication sent to the Lord Lieutenant, in order to proceed at once to appoint the hours of drill and tho- rough establishment of the corps. THE MARKET, SATURDAY, DEC. 17.-There was an average attendance of grain holders, who looked for a tri- fling advance on the previous week's prices. Wheat, about 9s. per bushel of 801bs barley, 20s. per sack oats, 14s tolas, ditto; and beans, 24s. to 26s. ditto. Price of wheat per imperial quarter for the week ending Dec. 19, £ 2 3s' 6^'
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TO THE EDITOR. SIR,-Two letters have been inserted in your columns during the two last weeks, on the subject of the formation of a Rifle Corps in this town. "Long Rifle" has hit the target but not struck the bull's eye. During the late Portreeve's term of office, a meeting took place in the Town Hall, to consider the preliminary steps for raising a corps, and a comn. iltee of several gentlemen having been ap- pointed, it was deemed advisable to stay further acts until government had considered the best mode of proceeding as to what assistance would be given by them in supplying the different corps with rifles, ammunition, &c. Such de. cision has long since been come to, but still Usk is in STATU QUO. Your other",correspondent," Hawkeye," is hardly acting fairly towards the present Portreeve, inasmuch as be intimates that there may be a feeling of cowardice on his part. Now he has no right to make such a remark, for I have no doubt, were the Portreeve to join the ranks of his brother townsmen, he would be just as willing, if occasion required it, to pop the contents of his rifled tube into the vitals of his foe as your correspondent, unless HE were to shew the white feather. I would propose that two or three gen'.lemen chosen at the last meeting to act on the com- mittee, should wait on the Portreeve, requesting him to convene a meeting (at an hour which would enable ail classes to attend) to again take up the subject, which hie predecessor set on foot. With your permission, I will venture to offer a few sug- gestions and hints. In the formation of a volunteer corps there are many things likely to arise, which may counteract all the good a committee might be desirous to produce, un. less unaniniity prevail amongst its members. One great evil is that TOO MANY WANT TO BE OFFICERS. There cannot be more than three to a company-a captain and two subalterns; then how can all holding what is termed a higher position, that is, possessing more of this world's goods than many of their neighbours, suppose that THEY should have a preference over others to hold the higher rank. To avoid an evil of this -kind, I would say let the man of substance and position think it no disgrace to stand side by side with his less fortunate comrade in arms, and all entering as common soldiers, let the voices of the corps proclaim the names of those they would wish to have an opportunity of being placed in the position of officers, and then elect by ballot. By so doing there could be no mis- understanding. I am no alarmist; I doubt entirely an attempt at invasion by our Gallic neighbours, were we un. fortunately to come to blows; but still it way be right to do as our couutrymen generally are doing. In other mat- ters, let the committee act entirely to the best of their judgment, and let their acts be binding. In the hour of danger every man must think of hoiiae-I mean those he loves,—the partner of his bosom, his chilirpn, his sisters, and his aged parents too. Self-preservation must not be looked to, for all capable of bearing arms should rise fur the good work therefore, all offering as volunteers should do so with the firm determination to learn their duties as soldiers, and to submit to those who are placed as officers above them—in fact, render themselves subservient to m;litary discipline, for without it, they had better avoid entering a corps. It is not the braided tunic and the mili- tary stripe on the trowsers that is to be sought for as a display, but every man's aim should be to make himself master of those means which art and science have placed in his hands, to become a means of defence to his countrv. It is not ncce-sary on the formation of a corps, that the uniform and arms should be had recourse to, but let those desirous of joining meet at certain periods to learn the ne- cessary movements of troops, and when perfect in that part of drill, it will be then time enough to talk of tunics and arms. I am, Sir, Yours obediently, Usk, Dec. 19th, 1859. GREATWOOD.
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TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—In your paper of Saturday last, I read the report of a meeting which had been held relative to the formation of a Freehold Land Society at Usk. In a general sense I concur in the project, although I am at a loss to con. ceive, how a portion of land may be bought by a member of the society for J325, whilst the purchase of the same by a person not being a member, would entail an expenditure of £ 70 or £80. This difference is searepiv re- concilable in the purchase of large and small qua.itities. Neither can I conceive how the plan you suggest is tu supersede a Benefit Society in its applicability against the contingencies of life. I imagine your remarks have been somewhat too severe upon those societies, and in the face of the fact, that in our town there are societies of the kind, which have stood the test of upwards of fifty years, and which have been greatly instrumental in relieving persons in sickness and also in saving the ratepayers. I think an imperfect institution, if at all in the right direction, better than none. I. believe that which you have so ably inaugu- rated-I mean the Freehold Land Society-to be a good one, but I scarcely think it would come within the range of the indigent man's means. Entertaining chis opinion, I recommend the poor man to adhere to that which he can accomplish with certainty, some good accruing therefrom, lc than commence that which he may break down under in. the attempt. I am told that a Mr. Davies was rather per. sonal in some of his remarks. I think you should endea- vour to suppress railing, where it is used as & substitute- for reasoning. I am informed tlqat already you intend, introducing a principle of exclusiveness (this .1 I can scarcely believe), by giving those already entered as members pri. vileges over those who may now ( nter. I think this iuju. dicious. I do not mean to say but that this must be the case in time, but certainly premature to do immediately^ as there would be a self-evident injustice in sueh a course. For instance, a few may join to form such a society, and, by such anarraiigemeiit, profit at the expense of others. My object in writing this, is to solicit an. answer, informing me of its general principles, as I contemplate becoming a member. Yours truly, AN INHABITANT,