The Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald

Births. J At Usk, August 27, the wife of Mr. H. C Griffin, of.a j son. j At Usk, August 26, the wife of Mr. Henry Bailey, of a daughter. ;1 '4ttarrfa& -■ August 24, at Merthyr Tydvil, Mr. Edwin Baker, High; Street, Abergavenny, to Fanny, second daughter of the? late Mr. John Daniel, draper, of the same place. At Tamut, New South Wales, F. W. A. Bluett, Esq. son of the Rev. F. Bluett, Abersyclian, to Jesse, daughter of the late Wullaee, Esq., of the same place. > At Llanviharigel Pontymoile,*bv licence, August 28, b the Rev. Mr Cook, Mr. Richard Fisher of the Bridge-eni^ Inn, Pontnewynydd, to Miss Herbert, d tughter of Mr, Watkin Herber maltster, &f., near Pontypool. At the Parish Church, Trevethin, August 28, by thp Rev. Thomas Daviep, M.A., une'e to the bride and bride. groom, the Rev. Walter Marriott, jun., M.A., only son of the late Reverend Walter Marriott, of Oldbury House, Bristol, to Miss Geor^iana Maria Dix, second daughteif of Charles C. Dix, Esq., Munhila I, Pontypool. | iÐ t atf)f5., } In river row, Abersyclian, on the 24th August, of spo- plexy, Mrs. Sarah Powell, aged 62 years. At Trosnnnt, Pontypool, August 25ch, the infant son of Mr. J. II. Marshall. i" On the 27th August, Alfred, the third son of Mr. Wrai*. Walters, of the Pontypool Brewery, aged 20 years. Di ceased, who was highly respected, was afflicted with a linP geririg illness which he bore wish truly christian fortitude and'resignation. 1 At Blaenafon, August 25, Mr. Thomas Morgan, agev: 71 years, after a lingering illness ot about 19 years duration, nearly the whole of which time, he was confined to bis bed. At Raglan, August 26, of consumption, Mr. James Smith, mason, aged 46 years.

Appointments for tf)e 'ZUtrtt. Monday, Sept. 2—Meeting of Pontypool Lighting Com- mittee at the Town Hall. Wcduesday-Monruouth liir-Abercravenny special ses- sions for highway purposes.

TO COKRRSPONDENTS. ROGER EDWAKDS'S CHARITY.—Tbe Inspector's Meet- ing, held on Wednesday last, is held over.

• Jl ■ ;,v. le OUR Readers will have become aware, that it iJs<- our intention next mon th to increase .this journal top nearly Double its Present Size; and that, without* any alteration in the price, except or ly as regards copies delivered in the country^ wliich will in futura; be charged 2d. ( The motives that have actuated us in coming to this conclusion, are manifold. For some consider- able time past, as the area over which the paper cir-: culates, has extended, we have found that our space for Local news, has been insufficient, which has frer quently rendered it necessary to curtail our reports/: and to publish separate editions for different parts of the County, which latter course we considered pre- ferable to abbreviating our General news. During the time that the Paper duty repeal bill g i c a-s was pending, we were unwilling to increase the size and consequently the price, and so render another change necessary when the duty on paper was re- l' pealed, but now that the repeflrhas become ata- a £ complished fact, we do not' hesitate t6 give our readers the advantage of considerably more than the remission of the duty gives to us, confidently, relying that in return; our influence and circulation will be greatly increased, and our advertising columns more largely availed of. An idea of the sacrifice we are about to make under this conviction, may be formed when we state that the advantage we shall gain by the remission of t.ie duty, will be as the price of ONE PAPER out of SIXTEEN, at its present size. Upon reference to the advertisement in another column, it will be seen that the change will take place with our next impression

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. POST OFFICE, SAVINGS' BANKS. — 300 Post Office Savings' Banks, will be opened on the 16tli of September. The only one among the number in this county, is to be at Usk. USK. TOWN HALIr.—FRIDAT.. [Before 0. R. G. RELPH, and S. CH URCHILL, Esqrs.] CAUTION TO DRUNKARDS.—Joseph Edwards was charged by Supt. Llewellin, under the 23rd Vic., cap. 27, sec. 40, with being drunk and riotous in thexptbHc thoroughfare, in Usk, on the 22nd of August. The:penalty or. conviction, under this act, for such offences, is either- a fine not exceeding 40s., or 7 days imprisonment. The offence was proved and-Edwards was sent to prison for T days. < I ASSAULT AITD DRUNKENNESS.—Wm. Griffith a-, was. likewise charged with being drunk, and assaulting P.C. Peltitt, in the execution of his duty. Griffiths did not appear, and it was stated that he had absconded. PONTYPOOL. CAUTIOlf. TO PARENTS.—An enquiry touching the death of a child named John Thomas, 14 months old, of the New Row, Upper Race, was instituted before Mr. Ashwin, the deputy coroner, and a respectable jury, at the Clarence Hotel, on Saturday last. From the evidence, it appeared that on Thursday last, a saucepan containing boiling water, had been taken from the fire, and carelessly left outside the house door, and whilst the little fellow was in the act of running from the house of his parents to that of a neighbour, he fell over the pan, and was scalded to such a degree that death ensued on the following morning. Tue jury returned a verdict of "Accidental D'*ath." VOLUNTEER'S FUNERAL.—The volunteer movement, as Our readers are aware, has given to the country quite military character, and its formation and operations ^tve^proved to the world, that the inhabitants were even spmethini* more than "a nation of shop-keepers." This toartial. tinge, or military aspect is perhaps exhibited most •at the funerals of the members of the respective corps, ftnd the 3 brotherly regard for a deceased member there £ nd then displayed augurs that an United and determined .Spirit of resistance would be evinced should a foe attempt jto effect a landing on the shores of our country. A fune- 'fral ofthe description to which we allude, took place in ft/his town on Monday last, which attracted thousands of ^spectators from the surrounding district, and although |they closely pressed those engaged in the procession, yet such was the admirable order of the proceedings, that I not the least inconvenience, apparently, existed. The deceased.was a'youth named Lawrence Henry, 15 years of age, and was bugler and leader of the 5th Mon. Rifle of age, and was bugler and leader of the 5th Mon. Rifle Corps drum and fife band, and the early age at which he died, and his general good character, appear to have exci- ted universal sympathy on his behalf. From the friendly and good understanding existing between the two corps, which at all times ought to prevail, the members and excellent band of the 2nd Mon. Rifles also attended, so that with those of the Hanbury Corps, the procession made quite an imposing spectacle, and from Pontnewyn- ydd, where deceased resided, to Trevethin Church, were the last solemn rites were performed, marched in the fol- lowing- order:—Firing party, under Sergt. Fowler; ■Second Monmouthshire band, under the able leadership of Mr. W.Sewell; Hanbury drum and fife band, playing '"The Dead March in Saul," under the effective guidance of Mr. A. G. Pollock; Sergt. Shellard arranging the bearers; coffin, with deceased's cap and bugle on the top, 'borne by members of the different corps; pall borne by 'borne by members of the different corps; pall borne by members of the Hanbury Corps; mourners; private members of both corps; Lance Corporals of both Corps; Corporals of both corps Sergeants of both Corps; Sergt. Majors of both. Corps Ensigns and Lieutenants of both <3arps; and Captain Steel of the Hanbury Corps. The fumeral service was read in an effective and appropriate 'manner, by the Rev. Thomas Davies, M.A., Incumbent of Trevethin, and the volleys that were fired by the deceased's comrades, were uniform aad regular. At the conclusion of the mournful proceedings, the respective corps marched to Pontnewynydd, to accompany the Abersyclian portion of the 2nd Mon. Corps home, after which the Han- bury and Pontymoile corps returned to their respective armouries, where they were dismissed. The proceedings throughout, were conducted with the greatest military order and precision, and before the Corps separated thanks and cheers were given by the Hanbury Corps, to the 2nd. Mon. Rifle Corps, and the latter paid a like compliment to Captain.Commandant Steel, of the Hanbury Corps. ACCIDENT.—The steam hammer at the Pontymoile Lower Mill, Works, accidentally fell on one of the hands I of Griffith Evans, forge carpenter, on the morning- of Monday last, from which he was obliged to have two fin- gers amputated, an operation that was very, skilfully per- tormed by Mr. Essex, surgeon, and Mr. Cutbbertson, his assistant. The patient, we understand, is progressing favorably. .tocc. TOWN HALL.—SATURDAY. Efface C..H. WiiiiAMS, Esq., and Lieut .-Colonel BIRD.] •NEW LICENSES.—Mr. Alexander Edwards made several applications for new spirit licenses, and tbe following were granted, vi2 .—To Thomas Dodi, Navigator Hotel, I !C}rumt!n,in the parish Of Llarihilleth; to Martha Davies, Black Horse, Y.nvscoy, Panteague and to Rachel Sum- inerfield, Biailey Glaes Inn, Mamhilad. 11 Ei,W ACES,—John Thomiyi was ordered to pay dBl 19s.lld. due to James and Roger Morgan, for wages, together with ,cos!s. THE SMALL GANG AGAIN.—Elijha Elton, Stephen Strickland^and Richard Junes, alias "Will with one arm," were charged with having assaulted Josiah Goodier, and Wm. Roach. The parties have frequented been summoned to this court for violent and unprovoked assaults,: of which this appeared to have been one. None of them ap- peared to their summonses, but were fined in their t absence, £ 5 each, including costs, or one month's impri- sonment with hard labor. STEALING CAPS.—Richard and John Mason, father and son, were charged with having stolen three boys' cloth caps, the property of Messrs. Williams and Herbert; Aber- syclian. It appeared from the evidence, that the Caps had been missed from prosecutors' cart, at Garndiffaitiv, on a Saturday in March last, and were discovered in pri- soners' possession in a singular maDner" The elder pri- ;sober resided, in a house belonging to Mr. Herbert, and i>aS he had lettit" and the rent unpaid, his landlord pressed &im for the money.' He replied that he would give him j«shat he could, and amongst other articles, his wife gave -Mr. Herbert instead of money, were the caps in question. (The defence was, that the caps had been picked up by the syounger prisoner, and as Mr. Herbert did not wish to press the charge, the prisoners were discharged. TRESPASS.—Martha Williams, a little girl aged eleven years, was charged with having committed an offence of ■this nature, which consisted .in her having picked a few sticks out of a, hedge,(ID property occupied by Philip llambleton. Complainant said that his fences had been ■so much and frequently injured, that he was compelled to adopt these proceedings.as a,caution to others. Defen- dant was fini-d 10s. including costs. "MORE WORSE THAN BETTER."—Win, Pritehard was charged with having allowed his wife to become charge- able to the parish of Panteg. Mr. Wainwright, the relieving officer, deposed to- the fact of having relieved de- fendant's wife; after which Mr. Bytbeway cross-examined her to shew that she had left her husband's bed and board of her own accord. The parties, who then resided at Penyrhwl), appeared in this court a few months ago, and at the suggestion of the bench, they retired to endeavour to live more itmicabty for the future, but in which it appeared they had not been successful. The husband complained that his wife was fonder of another man than' she was of himself, and she complained that he was unkind to her. On-the Chairman reminding defendant that, he had taken his wife for better for worse," he replied that there was more worse than better." Defendant promised to find a homo for his, wife, which he said he had always done, and she promised to return to him, which disposed :of ,t,be case. „'T:^ASSAULTING- A CHILD.—Jno. Morgan, Trosnant,Ponty. pool,; was charged with having assaulted Joseph Bell. Mr. Bytheway appeared for defendant. It appeared that complainant, who is a mere child, and his mother, lodged at the house of defendant's father, with whom also, defen- dant resides. A fortnight ago, the boy was left in the house alone, and on his mother's return she discovered his face much Scalded, and he said that "John had done it," (meaning the defendant). The police were called in, and on examining the child, they discovered marks of vio- lence on different parts of the body, which it was at- tempted to be proved, had been done by defendant. Mr. Bytheway, for defendant, said that the child had fallen, when lett alone, and' got injured; that defendant, who was the first to see him, applied some hot water to his face, but that, in the hurry of the moment, he. forgot to test its temperature, and being too hot it appeared to have scalded the wound, or injury, done by the fall. Mr. Bytheway called Mr. Wood, druggist, who gave defen- dant an excellent character, and said that be would not believe that he had injured the child as its mother had represented; particularly so, as she had acknowledged to him, (witness), that she had frequently severely beaten the child herself. The Chairman at length said, "We don't want to hear any more of this case, we cannot believe that the defendant has treated the child in the manner represented, and the summons is discharged," A MEAN ROBBERY.—Edward Phillips, a mason, who —«ppeared -au remand, WAS charged on suspicion of having stolen a bottle, from the foundation stone of the Wern School, Sebastopol, containing in silver coins, a half- crown, a florin, a shilling, sixpence, four-penny piece, and a three-penny piece; and in new copper coins, a penny, a hflf-penay, and a fatthing. Dr. James, the; Rector-of Panteague, deposed, that the coins in question, with other articles, had been deposited at the place mentioned, on the morning of the 12th inst. John Carter, who was pre- sent when, they werp deposited, and who was also at the spot early on the following mbrning, proved that on the latter occasion, they were missing. In order to connect prisoner with the robbery, it was shewn that he had been working on the building; that he was drinking on the day after the coins bad been missed, and had paid away several coins that resembled those missing, and that he had no money in his possession previously. The Chair. man said the robbery was a very disgraceful one, and although they had not the slightest doubt as to prisoner's guilt, yet as there was a legal doubt, he would have the benefit of it and be discharged. BRUTAL AND SAVAGE ASSAULT AT MAMHILAD -Wm. Morgan, who appeared on remand, wascharged with having assaulted and wounded Philip Edwards at Mamhilad. Mr. W. H. Lloyd appeared for complainant, and Mr. Alexander Edwards for defendant Complainant manages a farm for Miss Morgan, aunt to defendant, the latter of whom used to hold that position. He appears to have entertained some-ill feeling in consequence of having lost his place, and the parties had been at loggerheads for some time. In reference to the present charge, Philip Edwards, the complainant, said, I am a laborer in the employment of Miss Morgan of Mamhilad. On the 13th inst., I was sent to fetch a haul rake, which prisoner had taken from a field belonging to my mistress. He had also a pike be- longing to her, and said that Alexander Edgar, who was also employed by her, was to fetch it, and bring his night cap with him. Edgar said that he did not want to put on a night cap, as he had a hat, but he would come for the "pike," and he, would have it. Nothing more pas- sed at this time between us. About 8 o'clock in the evening, Edgar and I went to the prisoner to fetch the pike. Edgar went first and I followed. I heard some words pass between Edgar and the prisoner, amongst which my name was mentioned. I went to ask Morgan What he did mean." He said he did'nt say anything about me. I t.en said "What do you bother about?" He said D-n you eyes, if you don't get off my land I'll split your head open." I replied that I was not on bis land, but on the pathway, He said I was. He then stuck a rake, which he had in his hand, in the ground, seized a pike, gave me a push with his left hand, and then taking hold of the pike with his both hands, he felled me to the ground, and I became insensible. The first thing I remember afterwards, was the doctor dressing my head. The clothes I produce, (smoek, shirt, and vest, saturated with blood), are those that I wore at the time he struck me, and the blood proceeded from wounds prisoner in- flicted upon my head. By Mr. A. Edwards:—I had a "gostrel" in my band; did not strike Morgan with it. Was as sober as I am now. Never made use of threats to prisoner; never said that I would wait day and night but that I would mark him. Might have said so after this assault. George Edwards, 13, I am a nephew of prose- cutor's, and live in the employment of Samuel Davies, Mamhilad. On Tuesday, the 13th inst., was hay-making in Miss Morgan's field. After I left work, I went with complainant to prisoner's field. I heard Philip Edwards, say to Morgan, "What do you mean?" Morgan said "I don't mean anything about you-D-n your eyes go off my land, or I'll split your b ■ ■■ y head." Edwards said "I bain't on your land." Morgan then pushed Edwards with his left hand, and seized the pike with both hands, and struck Edwards across the shoulders with the pike like a man thrashing. Complainant fell on his hands on the ground. Morgan then struck him on the back of the head when he fell to the ground. He afterwards struck him lengthways on the back, and on the side of the bead, again on the head, and striking him for the sixth time, he sent him (Edwards) through the hedge. Morgan then ran away and locked himself in bis house. Edgar came up, picked up El wards, and took him to the house of Miss Morgan. The prisoner had a rake in nis hand when Edwards first went to him, which he put into the ground and took up tbe pike, and struck him. I. threw the "gostrel "'at Morgan as he was running away, but it hit the gate instead of him. Wm. Edwards and Alexander Edgar, having given the like, or corroborative testimony, and Mr. John Williams, surgeon, having spoken to the severe nature of the wounds, the prisoner was committed for trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions, bail being ad- mitted. RAGLAN. THE WABDEN'S FETE.—An advertisement in another column, announces that the above Fete will take place in the Castle on Monday week, when we trust that the pub- lic, especially that portion of it that has derived benefit or pleasure from the many happy and successful parties and gatherings that have taken place within the noble ruins, in aid of various institutions, will give substantial proof of their appreciation of the exertions of Mr. Cuxson, which have so materially contributed to the success and enjoyment of such gatherings, and not only from this class do we think that Mr. Cuxson deserves support, but also from all who have taken pleasure in rambling amongst the ancient walls, and in listening to his enter- taining descriptions of the Castle, and his racy anecdotes connected therewith, for we believe his obliging manners and unceasing attention to every-day visitors, of all classes, without distinction, have made him respected by all with whom he hAs come in contact during his warder- ship. Apart from this, we see by the programme that the amusements on this occasion, will surpass those that have been afforded at any previous fete, and cannot, we should think, fail to command a good attendance. The illumina- tion of itself will well repay a visit. All we can say is. that we hope Mr. Cuxson's friends will rally rouud and give him a "bumper." MONMOUTH. VOLUNTEER RIFLE MATCH. This contest came off on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday last. The weather was extremely favorable. About a quarter to eight on Tuesday morning the ban(iof the Monmouth Rilfes played the National Anthem in the Square, and at eight the corps fell in, and, headed by the band playing a lively tune, marched down Monnow-stveet, which was decraoted with garlands and various mottos, one being-" Welcome to England's brave defenders," EN ROUTE for the butt, which is situated about a mile frllm Monmouth, on the Wonastow-road. The following prizes were competed for:- A PRIZE OF £ 15.—Given by the Corporation of Mon- mouth. £10 to the best shot, and 95 to the second best. Limited to the members of the 6th Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps. Entrance, Is. Weapon, Long Enfield, issued to the Corps. Range, 400 and 500 yards, five rounds at each distance. There were four ties for this prize, as follows :— 500 Yards. 600 Yards. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. 5th 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. 5th. Total Jones 21111 11111 —11 Tyler 0 1 2 1 1 11112 —11 Fuller 0 1 1 1 1 21211 —11 Hyam 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 2-11 In the first round of shooting off Fuller and Hyam missed, the contest was therefore left between Jones and Tyler, in the second round Tyler missed, leaving Jones the winner of the first prize, and gaining for himself the second. A PRIZE OF TIlE VALUE OF £15, open to Volunteers bona fide belonging to a Corps in the County of Monmouth. Entrance, 2s. 6r1. Weapon, Government Short or Loner Enfield, according tolthe-weapon used by thejCorps to which the Volunteer belongs; pull of trigger, 61bs. Range, 500 and 600 yards, five rounds at each distance. This prize was won by Private Whitchurch, 3rd Mon. (Knickerbockers). 11 points, made up as follows- 500 Yards. 600 Yards. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. 5th. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th 5th Total 1 1 11 1 2 1 1 1 1-11 A PRIZE OP THE VALUE OF £ 25, open to All Comerf being bona fide members of any Corps of Volunteers in tho Counties of Monmouth, Gloucester, Hereford, Brecon Radnor, or Glamorgan. Entrance, 2s. 61. Weapon, Government Long or Short Enfield, according to th. weapon used by the Corps;to which the Volunteer belongs; pull of trigger, 61bs. Range 500 and 600 yards, five rounds at each distance. Won by Band-master James Wilson, 6th Mon. (Mon. mouth). 12 points as follows:- 500 Yards. 600 Yarcb. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. 5th. 1st. 2nrl. 3rd. 4th. 5th. Total. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 12 A PRIZE OF THE VALUE OF dE20, open to the Royal Monmouthshire Militia, and the Volunteers of the County of Monmouth. Entrance, 2s. 6d. Weapon, Government Long or Short Enfield; pull of trigger, 61hs. Range, 300 and 500 yards, five rounds at ea h distance. The shooting for this prize had not concluded at the time our report left, at 4.30 en Thursday afternoon. Up to that time Supernumerary Lieutenant Hair, 5th Mon. (Hanbury), was at the "hend of the poll," his score standing as follows 500 Yards. 600 Yards. 1st. 2nd.-3rd. 4th. 5th. 1st. 2nd. 3rd"4th. 5-th. Total. 01110 1 2 2 1 2-11 A COMPANY PRIZE OF £10-.£7 to the best shot, and 93 to the second best. Limited to the members of the 6th Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps. Entrance Is. Weapon, Long Enfield issued to the Corps. Two rounds at each distance, up toV500 inclusive. To be shot off according to arrangements to be made on the 27th The two last rflngQS for this priaG had not been shot up to the time mentioned. Privates Hill and F. Jones had each made 12, and had good leads." We congratulate the Rifle Corps of our own town, upon having been so ably represented by Sergts. Davies and Roberts, who (notwithstanding the Corps has not yet commenced target practice) acquitted themselves remark- ably well, the latter having made 10, and the former 8 points, for the prize open to Volunteers and Militia cf the county. Since the "above has been in type, information has reached us that Lieuten int Hair was tied for the £20 prize by Private F. Jones, 6th Mon. In shooting off both made hits in the 1st round; in the second round, however, Hair made a centre, whilst Jones only made a target. Lieutenant Hair was consequently declared the winner of the Ist prize, and Private Jones winner of the 2nd. For theCIO Company Prize, the two individuals named above (Privates Hill and F. Jones) carried their tie to the end, each making 15 points. In shooting off Jones made a centre and Hill missed Jones therefore gained the 1st and Hill the 2nd prize. MURDEROUS ASSAULT.—In last week's impression an account of a ferocious attack made by several poachers on Sergt. Beard, o' the Gloucestershire constabulary,near the Speech House, in the Forest of Dean, was given. Sergt. Beard has since died from the injuries he received. MONMOUTH MiUTiA—The following Sergeants in this militia regiment, have had medals for good conduct and long service presented to them. Col-Sergeant Wm. Aliinson, formerly of the 48th regt. foot; Col-Sergeant ™|ou £ a^! formerly of tbe 59th regt.; and Sergeant W. Williams, formerly of the 86 regt. ABERGAVENNY. CRICKET. The return match between the Abergavenny and New. port Commercial Clubs took place on the Marshes, Newport, on Monday, the 26th instant. The latter commenced the innings and. scored 70, of which Dixon made 12 by steady play, an,i J.Lloyd 11, including a bit for 5. Abergavenny then followed with 94, G.Jones making 34 by hard hitting: in all directions R. Gabb also contributed 12 H. James 11, including a fine square leg hit for 4; and J. Smith 10. e innings Newport only scored 57, Ingram adding 11 and Dixon 7, leaving Abergavenny with 33 to tie, which could not be accomplished on account of their train starting so early, therefore the game was decided in their favour by the first innings. The day was splendidly fane. The elevens dined at the King's head. The following is the score: •; NEWPORT COMMERCIAL. TT TI jlrst Innings. Second Innings. fi: > bowled Rosher 3 runout 3:' .b.Powell,e.Ro8ber,b.Jones I bowled Peake O"- o'ath, bowled Jones O bowled Jones O vv. Dixon, l.b.w., b. Smith. 12 bowled Smith 7' teething, e. Jones, b. Smith. 9 c. Rosher, b. Jones 1 W. Jones, bowled Smith € bowled Peake 4' Gould, bowled Smith 8 c. Jones, b. Peake. 0 W. Thomas, l.b.w., b. Jones. 0 not out I J. Lloyd, c. Levick, b. Jones 11 c.Durnford, b.Peake 2 F. Justice, run out 5 c. James, b. Jones 6 Ingram, bowled Jones 0 bowled Jones 31 Byes, 5 leg-bye, 1; wides, 9 15 Byes, 12; wides, 10 22 70 67 ABERGAVENNY.—First Innings. G. Peake, run out ° F. Levick, c. Ingram, b. Dixon 0 J. Smith, c. Jones, bowled Dixon 10 G. Jones, bowled Yorllth. 34 J. Rosher, bowled Gould 4 R. Gabb, l.b.w., bowled Gould 12 H. Durnford, bowled Yorath 0 H. James, bowled Gould 11 L. Baker, bowled Gould 3 J. Pierce, not out 7 W. Williams, c. Jones, b. Dixon 5 Byes, 2; leg-bye, 1 3 94 SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—On Monday last, aperson named Wm. Lewis, formerly ajdimm to Wt EE. Little. Esq., Llanvair. was despatched from the Angel Hotel, in this town, to Raglan, with a one horse tmp, at which plaee be arrived in safety. On his return, however, whilst passing under the railway bridge between Coldbrook and Aberga- venny, the train was passing at the time, and the horse started off at full speed, and the driver losing all control over the animal, the vehicle was upset against a bank, and Lewis was violently pitched out, by which two of his ribs were.broken and his collar bone dislocated. The unfortunate man was conveyed home, aad every attention paid him, and we are happy to state that he is fast recovering. TOWN HALL—WEDNESDAY. [Before the Hon. W. RODNEY, the Rev. J. FARQTTHA* and W. W. MANNING, and T. DAVIES, Esqrs.j DISORDERLy.-Eliza Powell was charged on the infor- mation of P.S. Edghiii, with having been drunk and riotous, and using obscene language at half-past 11 o'clock, on Sunday night ast, at Abergavenny. Defendant was com- mitted for 7 days, without the option of paying a fine. \R OFFENCES.—Wm. Stracham, and William Morton, were charged on the information of P.C. Nicholls, with riding in such carts as are not usual for driving with- out reins. Defendants it appeared had come to the market with potatoes from Herefordshire, and were returning home with a few coals in their carts, driving with corded reins. They said they had travelled in all parts of this and the neighbouring counties, and had never been spoken to concerning the nature of the reins they should use, or the carts they should employ. Mr. Sayce appeared for defen- dants, and contended that they had in no degree infringed ie PROVISIONS of the act of parliament. The cases were eaid separately. In that of the defendant Morton, otracnam gave evidence, and said tfeat Morton's cart WAA weigned at the Pandy Station, and weighed 6 cwt. 3 qrs., and he considered it perfectly safe. Defendants were fined is. each, and costs amounting to 15s.4d. One of the de- icndants intends to appeal against this decision. \r VTLME 0 DAT-—E,IZABETH Smith was charged by Mary Meredith, with having stolen a watch, her property, From the evidence, it appeared that prosecutrix had given prisoner a bundle, containing amongst other things, a box, which also contained a watch, to carry from the Vine Tree Inn, whence she was rexovnig to another residence, on the Brecon Road, on the 10th of May last. The watch was subsequently missed, and it transpired that it was pledged by a young woman ill Harris's shop. Toe latter could not identify prisoner as being the person wh,) pledged the watch, but he swore to her as being the person who sub- TIT»TAFL CTE M^UKUST!:IS 8^P and offered the pawn RIIIT HA SS U'F FI F-°^E K-ER, A shoemaker, deposed, ftat he BOUJJHT the ticket of prisoner for 2s. that on hia winding up the watch, he broke the spring, and that on takmg it to Mr. Last to get it repaired tlaiot gentleman ecogmse I as being OR|ce the property of prosecutor's a s 'INC. He told Walker that the gentleman that once owned it, would nt take £10 for it. Wilker thought that IE gen eman was prisoner's young man," by whom E that she had had it given her. The police were commumcated with, and Sergt.- Edghill subsequently ap- prehended prisoner, who pkaded guilty to the charge to-day, and was committed to prison for 3 months with hard labor. „ CAERLEON NEW SCHOOL. The foundation stone of a new School was laid on Monday last, in tbeparish, of Llanvrechva ^-F- J. Mitchell, of Llanvrechva Grange. About 100 persons were present at the ceremony, and the J prayers for the occasion were read by the Rev. William tow ell, after which the school children chanted two or three suitable psalms with good effect. After the stone had been iaid, each of the masons were given 2s.6d., and the laborers 2s., by Mr. Mitchell, and the scholars were regaled at the house of that gentleman. A new School was much needed in the district, AND it is mainly through the exertions and munificence of Mr. Mitchell, and his worthy lady, that the deficiency has been so far supplied. It is expected the building will be ready for opening IN three months. PETTY SESSIONS—TUESDAY. [Before the Rev. W. POWELL, and C. NICHOASON, and J JAMES. Esqrs.L ASSAULT.—William Williams, bhicksmith>. f.,ar £ ed with having assaulted Ann Davies aad Eliza VI lll.ains. The case having been proved, defendant WAS or ered to pay 17s. costs, or 14 davs imprisonment. "tnl?11 ■ STEALING WEARING APPAEEX-RICHARD Colbart, laborer, Pontypool, was CHARGED WITH havmg stolen a coat, vvais<coa\ cap, and shirt the Droper-y ofDav dEion, groom at the White Lion, PONTYPOOL. from which place fhe clothes were stolen. IWnce Fry deposed that she was in tLe employ of Mrs. D.xon, pawnbroker, NEWPORT, and she r< membered pnsonei coflcxug io..»cr mistrt ss'B shop, and pawning some of the articles in question. Detective Cllrtis, af the Newport Borough Police, Stated that he apprehended the prisoner, and found the shirt and rap on his person; the coat and waistcoat he ve^ived from Mrs.Dixon. The Magistrates dealt lenk^tiy h pi isoac-r as t he appeared to be "daft." SentemsHi to ft *eeka iuLUb.