The Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald

I WEST MIDLAND RAILWAY—MONMOUTH & USE, and NEWPORT ABERGAVENNY & HEREFORD SECTION.—SEPT. I WEEK DATS SUNDAYS WEEK DAYS gXBPAYS 123 123 1&2 lfc2 123 123 1 23 123 123 123 123 123 1&2 123 1&2 1 23 123 123 123 FROM class class class cfass class class class class class FROM class class class class class class, class class clss cla83 am am am am p m p m p m am pin am am am pm pm pm P™ P ™ P J? ETeeefobd 8 15 9 55 11 25 12 25 3 15 7 30 11 40 7 40 Newpobt 6 40 9 15 10 40 1 30 2 15 3 30 5 30 6 30 8 50 45 Abeegavenjjy 9 15 10 55 12 13 113 4 15 8 30 12 45 8 43 Pontnewydd 9 29 2 25 3 40 5 40 6 40 9 0 3 55 Kantvderry 9 30 11 15 435 1090 PPoolRd. arr. 9 45 11 30 12 35 135 450 9 0 1 18 9 15 RhymneyJu 10 18 1 40 5 5 » 35 3 33 Crumlin 10 33 2 0 5 22 8 48 3 48 Monmouth 8 40 12 20 4 40 12 0 8 0 Pontypool 10 45 2 13 5 37 PDingestow. 851 12!31 451 1211 811 ,"TR ^Raglan Road 9 8 1243 5 9 12 29 8 29 P Pool Road 10 0 2 40 926 15 iLlacdenny. 9 13 12 53 5 14 12 34 8 34 Usk 10 20 3 0 7 10 9 45 4 35 grtJsK 9 25 1 5 5 23 12 45 8 45 P Llandenny 10 30 3 10 7 20 9 55 4 45 g P. Pool Road 9 45 1 25 5 45 1 5 9 5 «? Raglan Road 10 35 3 15 7 25 10 0 4 50 -7 g Dingestow. 10 53 333 7 43 10 19 Õ 8 Pontypool 10 15 2 10 5 10 1 28 9 25 g iMosaiourH 11 5 3 45 7 55 10 30 6 JU Crumlin 10 30 2 25 5 22 1 40 9 37 ~T7Z~7Tn 7~iT dm RhymneyJu. 10 48 2 40 5 37 1 55 9 51 Pontypool Road 6 55 II 3 1 48 2 35 3 50 5 50 9 15 1 Nantyderry 7 7 2 47 6 3 9 32 4 22 Pontnewydd 9 55 11 40 5 0 6 5 9 10 1 28 9 25 Abebgavenny 7 25 11 28 2 10 3 5 4 10 6 21 9 50 4 40 JJ-EWPOET 10 10 11 50 12 50 1 50 I 5 10 6 15 9 20 1 40 9 35 | Hebeeobd I 8 22 12 17 2 55 3 57 5 0 7 20 10 45 5 35

NEWPORT, PONTYPOOLABLAEN AVON RAILWAY UP-TRAINS. "WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS. STARTING FROM am pm pm pm am pm NEWPORT. 9 15 1 SO 5 0 8 0 9 30 7 0 Lantarnam. 9 21 1 56 5 68 69 36 7 6 Cwmbran 9 25 2 0 5 10 8 10 9 40 7 10 Pontnewydd 9 29 2 4 o 14 8 14 9 44 7 14 Pontrhydyrun 9 33 2 8 518 818 9 48 7 18 Pontypool. 9 50 2 25 5 35 & 35 10 5 7 35 Pontnewynydd 9 54 2 29 5 39 8 39 10 9 7 39 Abersychan 9 59 2 34 5 44 8 44 10 14 7 44 Cwmavon 10 7 2 42 5 52 8 52 10 22 7 52 Blaenavon 10 15 2 50 6 0 9 0 10 30 8 0 DOWN TRAINS WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS. STARTING FROM am am pm am an* p m BLAENAVON 7 30 11 30 3 30 6 30 8 0 5 0 Cwmavon 7 38 II 38 3 38 6 38 8 8 5 8 Abersychan 7 4611 46 3 46 6 46 8 16 5 16 Pontnewynydd 7 50 11 50 3 50 6 50 8 20 5 20 Pontypool. 8 0 12 04 07 08 30 5 30 Pontrhydyrun 8 712 74 77 78 37 5 37 Pontnewydd 8 II 12 11 4 11 7 11 8 41 6 41 Cwmbran 8 15 12 15 4 15 7 16 8 45 5 45 Llantarnam 8 21 12 21 4 21 7 21 8 51 5 51 Newport,Mill st 8 30 12 30 4 30 7 30 9 0 6 0

STEAM PACKET TABLES. Bristol & Chepstow. Bristol & Newport Q ,a From From From From P Bristol. Chepstow. Bristol. Newport 1 Monday 8i morn 11 morn 10 morn 8f morn 2 Tuesday 9tm. 2ta. 12 noon 11 morn 9t morn 3 Wednes. 4 after 9 morn 12 noon Ili- morn 4 Thursday 1 after 10|m.3f a. 2* after 1 after 5 Friday 6t morn 4i after 3 after 2t after 6 Saturday 7^ morn 6 after 4j after 3 after 2 8 Monday 8 morn 6 after 6 morn 4f after 9 Tuesday 8 morn 6 after 6Jm. 6 a. m. 5f a. 4 10 Wednes. 9 morn 6 after 7m. 6h. 6 m. 6 a. 11 Thursday 9 morn 6 after 7im. 7a. 6|m. 6 £ a. 12 Friday 6| morn 9 morn 8 morn 7 morn 2 13 Saturday 7 morn 9t morn 8 morn 716 morn 2 15 Monday 8 morn lOt morn 9t morn 8t morn 16 Tuesday 8j morn 11 morn 9^ morn 8f morn 17 Wednes. 9m. 2 a. 11-21 morn 11 morn 9t morn 18 Thursday 4 after 9 morn 12t after 10J morn 19 Friday 1 after 10|m.3 £ a. 2t after 1 after 20 Saturday 6^ morn 4 £ after 3 after 2 after 22 Monday 8 morn 5 after 4t after 3t after 23 Tuesday 8| morn 6 after 5|m. 5ja. 4|m. 4 a. 24 Wednes. 9 morn 6 after 6m. 6a. S^m. 5 a. 25 Thursday 9 morn 6 after 6^m. 6 £ a. 5fm. 5^ a. 2*4 26 Friday 10 morn 6 after 1\ morn 6 after 27 Saturday 10 morn 6 £ after 8 morn 7 morn 2 29 Monday 8 morn 10i morn 9 morn 8^ morn 30 Tuesday 8t morn 11 morn 91 morn 81 morn 4 NOTE.—The Bristol and Newport SCREW Steamers Sail on certain days for MERCHANDISE only, for which, and other particulars, see the respective companies' time bills.

NEW MARKET STREET, USK. JAMES FOX, SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, EGS most respectfully to acquaint the Public of B Usk and its Neighbourhood that lie has COMMENCED BUSINESS as above, and lie trusts that by supplying SEEDS of the best descrip- tion, and by punctual attention to the commands of his customers, to obtain a share of the public support. J. F. has just received a well selected Stock of AGRICULTURAL, GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS, For the present Season, amongst which will be found several New Varieties. I. ISAACS, STOCK AND SHAIU: BROKER, 70, IROGMORE STREET, ABERGAVENNY. FOR SALE, an IRON CHEST (burglar proof) feet high, 2 feet 8 inches broad, and I feet 9 inches deep, with iron shelf, two drawers, and folding doors price, £ 12.—Apply at the OBSERVER Office, Usk. IJfcPOBTANT. IF you want to Borrow Money at a Cheap and Easy Rate. go to Mr. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Auctioneer-and Accountant, 16. Dock street, New- port, Mon., and Insure your Life, and lie will guaran- tee that with Approved Personal Security, you can have any Sum from JE50 to £ 1,000, for I, 2, or 3 years, repayable by fixed naif-yearly or quarterly Instalments. Valuations made for Probate Administration, Legacy or Succession Duty. THE SHILLING PACKET of STATIONERY containing 48 sheets of Note Paper, 50 Envelopes, sheet of Blotting Paper, Stick of Wax, Steel Pen and Holder, and Black-lead Pencil. THE SIXPENNY PACKET of STATIONERY containing 24 sheets of good Note Paper 25 Envelopes, Sheet" of Blotting Paper, and Steel Pen and Holder. rpHE FOURPENNY PACKET of STATIONERY 1. containing 12 sheets of good full sized Note Paper, 12 Envelopes, Sheet of Blotting Paper, and Steel Pen and Holder. THE TWOPENNY PACKET of STATIONERY containing 6 sheets Note Paper, 6 Envelopes, and Steel Pen and Holder. At J. H. CLA=-S, Brko Street, USE. HJ & D. NICOLL, COURT TAILORS. 114, • 116, 118, 120, Regent Street 22, Cornhill, London; and 10, St. Ann's Square, Manchester. AUTUMNAL DRESS.—FOR GENTLEMEN. Nicoll's Neglige Angola Suits, 2 guineas. Nicoll's Angola Trousers, Sixteen Shillings. FOR LADIES. Nicoll's Waterproof Jackets and Cloaks, for the seaside or travelling, I guinea each. FOR YOUNG GENTLEMAN. Nicoll's Knickerbocker and other Suits, 1 guinea each. JENKINS & EVANS, Agents for PONTYPOOL. I' THE USEFUL LIBRARY, Is. each. American Receipt Book Gulpeper's Herbal Buchan's Domestic Medicine Cooke's Letter Writer Clater's Farrier Domestic Cookery Clater's Cattle Doctor Wesley's Primitive Physic Cottage Gardener Young Man's Companion Culpepeper's Doctor YoungWoman'sCpmpahion Sold by J. H. CLARK, Bridge Street, Usk. PERFUMERY, POMATUMS, and SOAPS ot the most approved kinds, on Sale at J. H. CLMtK'a, Bridge-street. Usk. NOTE" PAPER and ENVELOPES Stamped with Crests, Initials, Mottoes, or any Design, at F. H. CLARK'S, Bridge-street, Usk. PORTEMONN AIE S — PURSES —WALLETS— POCKET BOOKS—PENCIL CASES and PEN- KNIVES, at J. H. CLARK'S, Usk. PATENT MEDICINES of all kinds, of gennine quality, constantly on Sale at J. H. CLARK'S, Bridge- street, Usk. THE ROYAL FARMERS' Fire, Life, and Hail Insurance Institution, an old-established and safe Office, in which Lives, Houses. Furniture, Stock, Crops, and Farm Produce of every kind, may be Insured at as low a rate as in any of the First Class Offices. J. H. CLARK. Agent for Usk. Usk. DA. VID JONES respectfully announces to the Inhabitants of Usk that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS in the BOOT & SHOE TRADE, in Premises opposite the King's Head Inn, and begs to solicit their Patronage. Ready Made Boots and Shoes in Stock, and Oriers in the bespoke department expeditiously attended to. A GOOD HAND WANTED. Fits. J JONES having succeeded in curing those sufter- • ing from the most obstinate FITS ever known, respectfully informs those persons afflicted with Fits that he may be CONSULTED BY APPOINT- MENT.-Address J. JONES, Lower Argoed, Shire. newton, nr. Chepstow, Monmouthshire.—Respectable referances given from parties cured. —— — To Advertisers. Advertising is to Business, what Steam is to Machinery: The Grand Propelling Power.- MACAULEY. AS an Advertising medium for the County of Monmouth the OBSERVER ranks second to none, comprising, as it does, amongst its subscribers the No- bility, Gentry, Clergy, as well as a fair proportion of the Commercial and Agricultural population, and being published in the very heart of the County, it is circu- lated both in the MINERAL and AGRICULTURAL Districts, and besides being much read in the towns and villages where the other County newspapers are distributed, it is disseminated in a number of rural parishes where other newspapers are never or rarely seen. A PERFECT WATCH for 20s. MR. LEVER'S WORLD-RENOWNED WATCHES. Superior finished movements, jewelled in two holes, in stout engine-turned Silver Cases, and hard enamel Dial. Constructed to go while winding, and containing some of the newest improvements. Price only 30s. Sent post free and safe, on receipt of a post office order for that amount, including a shilling for postage, by EDWARD LEVER, Watch Manufacturer and Jeweller, Hooper Street, Goswell Street, London, "This is a strong serviceable Watch, and well adapted for youth's or for ordinary wear."—STANDARD. MR. LEVER'S CELEBRATED 3-GUINEA WATCHES. First-class highly finished jewelled movements with patent escapements, and bard enamel Sunk Seconds Dial, in elegantly engraved and engine-turned double-backed cases, manufactured from the best Silver, with maintain- ing power to go while winding, and all the latest improve- mentt. "This Watch is sufficiently strong for the working man, and will last a lifetime, while its attractive and elegant appearance renders it well worthy of the pocket of the Nobleman." Price only 3 Guineas. LADIES' GOLD WATCHES, With elegantly engraved Gold Dials, from 4 Guineas. "These Watches are all that can be desired in finish, taste, and design, and leave nothing to be wished for but the money to buy them with."—STANDARD. THE 50-GUINEA WATCH, FOR 50 SHILLINGS. The appearance of this Watch is such that it more resembles a valuable Watch worth 50 Guineas, than a cheap one. It is so well made that the most experienced could scarce tell the difference. Price 50s. each. GENTLEMEN'S GOLD WATCHES, FROM 5 GUINEAS. FirSt-class highly finished movements jewelled in all the necessary holes, with patent escapements, maintaining power to go while winding, and all tbelatestimprovements. Elegantly engraved and engine-turned doublebacked solid Gold cases, and hard enamel Sunk Seconds Dial, price from 5 Guineas Or with elegant Gold Dials, 10s. extra. CHRONOMETER BALANCE WATCHES. To go in any climate, whether hot or cold. These Wat- ches are so correctly adjusted that they will perform with equal accuracy in extremes of temperature without vary- ing. Price, in Silver, from 8 Guineas, Gold, from 14 Guineas. HUNTING WATCHES, Have an additional case to protect the glass and face from injury. This extra in the Watch increases the cost 30s. Silver, and JE3 Gold. PRESENTATION WATCHES, With engraved backs, to carry out emblematically any particular object. Price, Gold from 6 Guineas. Watches for Sporting, Medical, Astronomical, and Scien- tific purposes. Every Watch warranted, and sent free and safe by post on receipt of a remittance, carefully packed in wood boxes made expressly f..r postal transmission. 12,000 of these Watches in the hands of the public attest the value of this invention. On board H.M.S. ADVENTURE, in the Arctic Regions, for two years the ship's time was kept by one of LBvzitis Watches, all other Watches on board having stopped. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. "MR. LEVER'S Watches by far surpass those of any other English Manufacturer."—TIMES. "A good Watch at a trifling cost.MORNING STAR. "In taste, elegance, and design, these Watches surpass everything."—GLOBE. Prize Medals awarded by the Paris Exhibition, the National Academy of Sciences, Paris, and the Society of Arts, London. EDWARD LEVER, Jeweller by appointment to Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, inventor ot the Patent Lever Watch, the binnacle Chronometer, &c., &c. Post Office Orders to be made payable to Edward Lever, at the General Post OfSee, London. MR. LEVER has just issued an illustrated Catalogue, which contains seventy engravings of the different descrip- tion of Watcues, both Gold and Silver, varying in price from 20s. It also contains a deal of useful information for those who intend purchasing a Watch, with Patterns of Chains &c. This Catalogue fully explains the superiority of London Watches over those of country make, and by its aid persons residing in any part can select, with the greatest certainty, the Watch that suits them best, and have It sent to them free and safe. Those who peruse this pamphlet will be amply repaid by the large amount Of valuable information it contains, and should in fact be read by all before purchasing a Watch. This Catalogue is a most handy guide for intending purchasers, and can be had gratis on application, or will be sent post paid to any address for two stamps. Enclose two stamps to pre. pay postage, and address-Mr. EDWARD LEVER, Watch Manufacturer and jeweller, Hooper Street, Goswell Street, London. Captains, Merchants, Shippers and wholesale buyers treated with liberally. Those who contemplate purchasing a Watch at some future time should copy Mr. LEVER'S address. IMPORTANT NOTICE.—In order to secure tha benefits from the use of PATENT MEDICINES, it is absolutely necessary that they should be taken in a fresh state. The importance of this cannot be too much dwelt upon if, indeed, it be not sufficiently attended to, the purchaser may expect to meet with disappointment instead of a cure. J. H. CLARK particularly calls atten- tion to the advantages which he as a bookseller pos- sesses, in receiving fresh supplies from the manufacturera, in his weekly book parcels from London. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS are AGENTS for the USK OESERVER," through whom Papers may be obtained, or Advertise- ments forwarded. Abergavenny—Mr. Meredith Llangwm-Mr, Northover. „ Dodson. Liandenny-Mr. Wintle. „ C. Price. Llanarth-Mr. W. Hunt. „ „ Richards. London-Messrs. Mitchell & Abersychan-Mr- Martin. Co., Red Lion Court, Bettws-Mr. Williams. Fleet Street. Blaenavon-Mr. J. Vincent. Mr. W. Brownlow, Caerleon-Mrs. E. Thomas. 16, Claremont place, Cardiff—Miss Howell, books Judd Street. Chepstow-Mr. W. E. Clark Monmoutb-Mr. P. James. „ „ R. Taylor. Newport-Mrs. Read, High s t. Croesyceilog—Mrs. Jenkins. » Mr.Johns,Com. st. Crurr lin-Mr. Willis, grocer. Newcastle—Mr. Weare. Dingestow-Mr. J. Burtt. Pontypool-Mr. Hughes. Goytrey—Mr. Williams. » >> Edwards, Grosmont-Mr. J. Price. » » Richards. Kingeoed-Mrs. Jones. Pontnewydd-Mr. Mogford. Llanvihangel Torymynydd— Raglan-Mr, J. Jones. Mrs. Lewis. Shirenewton-Mrs. Fry. Llanvetherine—Mr.Watkins TinternAbbey—Mr. W.Jones Llansoy—Mr. Griffitbs. ITrelleck-Mrs. Jones, grocer TENTS and MARQUEES LET on HIRE by W. COOPER, BRIDGE INN, ABERGAVENNY. JUST PUBLISHED, MORRIS & CO'S DIRECTORY, for the Counties of MONMOUTH and HEREFORD, with a Map of Each County. Price, 12s.6d. j sold by J. H. CLARK, USK.

Usk Prison. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Visiting Justices are ready to receive TENDERS for SUPPLYING the PRISON with the undermen- tioned Articles, for the Quarter commencing OCT. 13, 1862, viz :— Good Household BREAD, at per Cwt., made in loaves, to weigh (separately) 6 oz. and 8 oz., and at the time of delivery to be baked not less than forty- eight hours. Good BEEF, at per Cwt., consisting of Beds and Shifts (without bone). Oatmeal, per cwt. Best Yellow Soap per cwt. Indian Corn Meal, per cwt. Candles, per doz. lb. Salt, per cwt. I Red Ash Coals, per ton. Potatoes, at per sack of 2:i cwt. Sealed Tender, directed to the Visiting Justices, to be sent to the Prison, on or before SATURDAY, the 27th day of SEPTEMBER, or they will not be received. Samples of such articles as admit of them must be sent at the time of sending in the Tenders. All articles to be delivered at the Prison, free of expense, in such quantities and at such times as the Governor may require. Security will be required for the due performance of the Contracts, and the Visiting Justices do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest Tender. Names of Sureties to be mentioned in the Tender. All Demands relating to the Expenditure of this Prison must be sent to the Governor, on or before THURSDAY, the 25th day of SEPTEMBER, in order that they may be examined, and paid at the ensuing Quarter Sessions. W. H. BOSWORTH, Governor. September 15th, 1862. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in accord- ance with a Resolution passed at a Meeting of Subscribers and others interested in the establish- ment of ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS in USK, the ADJOURNED MEETING for considering what steps are necessary for Re-Opening the Schools, will be held in the TOWN HALL, Vsx, on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, at Four o'Clock in the afternoon. The attendance of all Inhabitants is earnestly requested. S. C. BAKER, Chairman.

Raglan. TO BE LET, with Immediate Possession, a com- modious COTTAGE, with GARDEN attached, containing Three Bedrooms, Parlour, Kitchen, Back Kitchen, Pantry, and other conveniences, pleasantly situated, and within ten minutes' walk of the Railway Station, Rent Moderate.—Apply to Mr. E. LEWIS, Tailor, Raglan. TO BE LET from Christmas next, LLANOLWAY FARM, in the Parish of Llansoy.—Apply to Mrs. MARY WILLIAMS, Biidge-etreet, Usk. BIRD AND SON, DYERS AND SCOURERS, MONMOUTH. AGENT FOR USK-A. and M. PHILLIPS, Bridge-st. Usk Turnpike Trust. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the TRUSTEES of the Usk District of Roads, will be holden at the TOWJJ HALL, in UsK, in the County of Monmouth, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd day of OCTOBER next, at TWELVE o'Clock, at Noon, to consider the provi- sions of the Act of the 14th and 15th of Victoria. cap. 38, intituled, "An Act to facilitate arrange- ments for the Relief of Turnpike Trusts, and to make certain provisions respecting Exemptions from Tells and also the Act ot the 24th and 25th of Victoria, cap. 46, extending the same; and to make such orders and resolutions thereon, as may then and there be deemed desirable. Dated this 17th day of September, 1862, J. KEATS, Clerk to the said Trustees. MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, a desirable little ESTATE, called "lir-y-Evan," situate in the Parish of Llanellen, about 1 mile from the Village of Llanellen, comprising a Barn and Five Pieces of very superior Meadow Land, con- taining together about 8 acres, now let to Mr. DAVID GWILLIAM, at the moderate Rent of jElo. There is a plentiful stream of never failing water flowing through the estate. Mrs. Rosser of Goytrey Mill, near Rhyd-y-meirch will shew the property, and for further Particulars apply to Messrs. BLOUNT and DAVIS, Solicitors, Usk. Notice. ALL Persons found TRESPASSING upon the lands of Estavarney Farm, in the Hamlet of Monkswood, in pursuit of GAME or FISH, unless holding a card of permission, will be PROSECUTED according to law. WILLIAM CRUMP, Sept. 10th, 1862. Estarariiey. Game Notice. 'VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Game on CEFKTILLA Estate and LLANOLWAY Farm, is STRICTLY PRESERVED, and all Persons found Trespassing for the purpose of Sporting, or other- wise, will be prosecuted. By Order of the Right Hon. Lord Raglan, WILLIAM STEEL. « Cefntilla, Aug. 27, 1862. ABERGA VEJSfNY. LADIES' BOARDING SCHOOL. TITRS. J. W. JONES having taken the House in. 1.T.L MONK STREET, lately occupied by the Rev. W. DAVIS, will be happy to receive a Limited Number of YOUNG LADIES, to BOARD and EDUCATE, upon her Former Terms, which may be known by applying to her, at Miss PUGH'S, Mer- thyr Road. The School -will OPEN on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER the FIRST. —