The Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald

IStrtJjg. At Peneroeshopyad, Goytrey, September 4, the wife of John Jones, laborer, of a son. At Brynderwen Farm, Clytha, September 8, the wife of Mr. John Rees, bailiff, of a .son. iilamagcg. At the Register office, Pontypool, Sept. 5, Thomas Griffiths, collier, Pontypool, to Emma Callaghan, of Pontnewynydd. At the same place, Sept. 6, George Gwilliam, laborer, Pan- teague, to Leah Morgan, of Cwmfrwdwr. At Chastleton, Oxfordshire, September 7, by the Rev. Thomas Harris, rector of Swerford, the Rev. C. T. Elliott Walkey, vicar of Llantrissent, Monmouthshire, and eldestsoli of the Rev. C. C. "Walkey, of Lucton, to Louisa Georgiana, fifth daughter of the late John Henry Whitmore Jones, Esq., of Chastleton House. Deatf)f5. At Blaenavon, Sept. 5, Matilda, wife of Mr. Charles King, plate shearer, aged 21 years. At Trosnant, Pontypool, Sept. 1, Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. Wm. Thomas, tailor, aged 1 year. At Pontnewynydd, Trevethin, Sept. 4, Isabella, daughter of Mr. John Stone, laborer, aged 15 years. At Garndiffaith, Trevethin, Sept. 4, Mary, wife of Mr. George Jeffries, collier, aged 31 years. At Talywain, Trevethin, Sept. 3, Ann, wife of Mr. Thomas Howells, aged 68 years. At Sebastopol, Panteague, Sept. 1, William, infant son of Mr. Wm. Shorn, engine driver, aged 7 days. insert notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, FREE OF CHAEGE (except marriages containing the words, No Cards," which are charged 2s.6d. each), and should, there- fore, be glad if the friends of the persons concerned, who wish such announcements to appear in our columns, would forward them direct to the Office, with full address attached. By these means greater accuracy of detail can be ensured than is otherwise possible.]

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ttùt flimtw. WE have often had occasion to write about interna- tional congresses. We have had congresses assembled upon almost every subject which is of interest amongst nations and men. Statesmen have had congresses, endeavouring therein to untie with skilful fingers some hard diplomatic knot which finally has to be cut with the sword. We have had conferences, too, when wars are brought to an end, to settle all that has been unsettled, and to bind up the bleeding wounds of some unfortunate country. But an inter- national Congress has just brought its sittings at Geneva, to a close, whose object is somewhat novel, but withal hopeful. This international Congress has had for its object the mitigation of the horrors of war. It is not proposed by the promoters of this Con- gress to put a stop to war itself, to bring in a pre- millenial period and set up a patent manufactory for the beating of sworda into ploughshares. Bat taking war as a great fact-something which is, which must be, as long as men are men, and have like passions with the present race of human beings—the promoters of this Congress set themselves to consider how can we rob war of some of its terrors ? With this object in view, they busied themselves in drawing up a series of regulations, to which the consent of all the European Powers will be asked. These regulations, proposed in the Congress and approved of by its members, are confined to the sick and wounded, and the hospital staff. It is proposed, in the first place, that every sick and wounded man shall be regarded as a neutral; that the hospital, ambulances, men carrying the wounded, medical staff, and employees of the hospital shall be placed under the protection of a flag of truce. In fact, it is proposed that all non. combatant officers and men, and all buildings in which the wounded are placed, shall be henceforward looked upon as neutrals, and treated as such. Even when a town is captured by an enemy the hospital is to be considered private property, and the medical .men and hospital attendants free to come and go as they may require. It is further proposed that when a wounded man is sufficiently recovered to remove, he should be permitted, if he so desire, to return to his country. The proposals made by the Geneva Con- gress suggest further that inducements to humane conduct should be held out in time of war. The Inhabitants of a country who give help to the wounded are respected and remain free." Any wounded man taken into a private house will be its safeguard." Any inhabitant who has given protec- tion to the wounded, by receiving them into the house and attending to their wants, will not be billeted upon or submitted to war contributions." In addi- tion to the foregoing, it is added that all escorts to wounded men, when not armed, are to be considered as members of hospital staff corps. In order to have these regulations properly carried out as far as pos- sible at the opening of a campaign, the generals com- manding-in-chief are to draw up a code of directions to their respective armies-the same for both; and a white flag with a bright red cross is to be the common .sign of all parties who come under the regulations agreed upon. France, Prussia, Italy, and Denmark, besides some -small States, have given their approval of the sugges- tions proposed by the Geneva Congress, and it is to be hoped that the other great Powers—England, Russia, and Austria—will do the same. It may turn out that when men's passions are at boiling point, they will be careless of instructions imposed upon them before they have tasted one another's blood but if the flag of truce has for many years been recognised (with but an occasional violation of its sanctity), we see no rea- son why a further development of the same principle should not meet with at least a very considerable measure of success. We have no doubt but that the majority—if not all officers who are entrusted with a high command-would be anxious to carry out such a system as that which the Geneva Congress has pro- posed. The success of the measure will, of course, entirely depend upon its general adoption amongst civilised nations, and the determination on the part of officers in command in time of war to carry out its principles. We believe that we have arrived at an age when the co-operation of both statesmen and sol- diers may be counted on in the cause of humanity and if it is impossible in the present dispensation of the world to put an end to all disputes and battles, it will be at all events a great consolation to the nations of Christendom to think that in the hour of peace they have been engaged in doing something towards the alleviation of suffering and sorrow against the dread hour when men's passion compels them to Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war."

Grand Volunteer Review LV PONTYPOOL PARK. The above is an announcement that will never fail in attracting its thousands of visitors to one of the most delightful spots in our county, so long, of course, as the weather smiles auspiciously on the event; and the gathering of Monday last, when the whole volun- teer force of the county was assembled by the kind invitation of Mrs. Hanbury Leigh, to undergo its annual review and inspection, was no exception to this rule. To say that the weather did on this occa- sion smile auspiciously, is only to reiterate what, by precedent, has become proverbial, viz., that our volunteers are singularly fortunate in this respect, and the result was that the event was honoured with the presence of about 7000 spectators, amongst whom we noticed a large proportion of the elite of the county, the number of volunteers taking part in the review being about 1200. The time appointed for the corps to take up their positions was two o'clock, and for some time pre- viously to that hour the approaches to the park by the Pontymoile and Town entrances were the scenes of busy excitement as the various corps marched to. wards the ground, headed by their respective bands, the strains of which rendered the valley of Pont-ap- Howel resonant with martial music. After some time had been spent in equalizing the companies, and other preliminary arrangements, the brigade was drawn up in the following order, under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Byrde, who acted as brigadier ARTILLERY. Major Lyne; Adjutant, Captain Lawton. No. I and 2 Batteries-lit Mon., (Newport,) Captain Com- mandant Phillips, Capt. Murphy, Lieut. Willey, Capt. Davies, Lieut. Kirby, 9 sergeants, 2 buglers, 18 band, 80 rank and file. No. 3 and 4 Batteries—1st Mon., (Aberearne and Blackwood), Capt. Williams, Lieuts. Salvage and Anthony, 7 sergeants, 1 bugler, 17 band, 68 rank and file. Guns-Two 32-pounders, two 18-pounders. INFANTRY.—FIRST BATTALION. Lieut.-Col., the Hon F. Morgan; Adjutant, Major Wickham. No. 1 Company-1st Mon., (Chepstow,) Capt. Murphy, Ensign T. Evans, Assistant-Surgeon E. P. King, 7 sergeants, 20 band, 46 rank and file. No. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Companies-3rd Mon., (Newport and Risca,) Capts. Cordes, Webb, G. Banks, T. P. Banks, and Homfray, Lieuts. Justice and Jacob, Ensigns Cullum, Vaughan, and Bates, 14 sergeants, 35 band and buglers, 106 rank and file. (Companies of 17 files.) SECOND BATTALION. Lieut.-Col. Byrde; Majors, the Hon. J. F. Clifford-Butler, and King Adjutant, Capt. Phipps. No. 1 and 2 Companie.5th Mon., (Hanbury,) Capt. Com- mandant Steel, Lieuts. Hair, Williams, Steel, and Edmonds, Assistant-Surgeon Lawrence, 12 sergeants, 13 band and bugler, 93 rank and file. No. 3 Company—7th Mon., (Newport,) Capt. Commandant Cathcart, Lieuts. Jones and Williams, Ensign Middleton, 12 sergeants, 16 band and buglers, 68 rank and file. No. 4. Company-9th Mon., (Abergavenny,) Ensign Baker, Assistant-Surgeon Smythe, 4 sergeants, 16 band and bugler, 26 rank and file. No. 5 Company—8th Mon., (Usk,) Capt. Greenhow-Relph, Assistant-Surgeon Shepard, 4 sergeants, 14 band and bugler, 39 rank and file. Xo. 6 COffi-pany-6th Mon., (Monmouth,i Capt. Bosanquet, 6 sergeants, 12 band and buglers, 56 rank and file. (Companies of 23 files.) THIRD BATTALION. Lieut.-Col. Roden, Major Adams, Adjutant Capt. Carnegy. No. 1 Company-2nd Mon., (Pontymoile,) 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 6 staff, 5 sergeants, 41 band and bugler, 48 rauk and file. No. 2 Company—2nd Mon., (Ebbw Vale,) 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 1 Ensign, 4 sergeants, 1 bugler, 39 rank and file. No. 3 Company-2nd Mon., (Abersychan,) 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 5 sergeants, 1 bugler, 59 rank and file. No. 4 Company—2nd Mon., (Ebbw Vale,) 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 1 Ensign, 5 sergeants, 1 bugler, 44 rank and file. No. 5 (Sirhowy,) 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 1 Ensign, 4 sergeants, 1 bugler, 38 rank and file. No. 6 Company—2nd Mon., (Aberearnc,) 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 1 Ensign, 4 sergeants, ] bugler, 46 rank and file. The reviewing officer, Col. Sir Edward Campbell, accompanied by the Lord-Lieutenant of the county, Lord Llanover, rode on to the ground shortly after three o'clock, and having been received with a general salute, they proceeded to inspect the ranks, and after- wards took up their position at the saluting point, when the brigade marched past in quick and double time, successively, each corps that was furnished with a brass band being played past the saluting point by its own band. The brigade having taken up its original ground, the sham fight commenced by the first battalion being thrown out as skirmishers to attack the enemy, which was represented by a body of the artillery located in a covered position, among some trees on the top of an eminence, and provided with two 18- pounder field guns, the hoarse roar of which seemed to bid defiance to the tiny crack of the rifle; but it was more than equalled by the hoarser note of two 32-pounders, which covered the attacking force. As the attacking force approached the position the bright showy uniforms of the artillery were seen emerging from among the trees to oppose, with the aid of the carbine, the advance an obstinate struggle now took place, and the second battalion, which was acting in support, went forward to effect a flank movement, leaving the third battalion in reserve. The scene at this moment was really an exciting one and such as would have required no very great stretch of the imagination to picture as actual warfare, were it not that the complacent demeanour of the gaily dressed thousands that dotted the hill side in a pic- turesque harmony of colors, forbade such a deduction. Without following the attacking force through the details of its progress to victory, which from its nu- merical superiority appeared certain from the first, we may briefly state that the enemy, finding his posi- tion untenable, after a gallant resistance, retired to the cover of the trees, from whence he was quickly routed with the loss of his guns. A few stray shots were fired, and the fight was over. After having returned to the original ground, the brigade was formed into three sides of a square, facing the saluting point, and Colonel Sir E. Campbell addressed the Volunteers. He said the Lord Lieutenant had kindly given him per- mission to address a few words to them, end he had great pleasure in saying in the presence of a great many Mon- mouthshire people, that he was perfectly satisfied with what he had seen that day. He had not had tile honor of inspecting them before, so that he did not know whether they had unproved, or the contrary; but he could say that they deserved infinite credit tor the show they had made, both in regard to number and as to the precision with which the evolutions had been performed. He could have wished they had had a better ground to show off upon, as that was rather too cramped to do much upon; but what- ever had been done, had been done well. The skirmishing was very good, and shewed that both men and officers understood their duty. The advance in line up the hill was also very creditable; and also the changes in front. He hoped to have the pleasure of meeting them at some future time, when, he felt sure, he would find an improve- ment. In addition to drill, there was a certain discipline quite as necessary for the Volunteers as for the regular army, that was—a ready and cheerful obedience to the commands of the officers, whether commissioned or non- commissioned; it was a very essential kind of discipline, and he had reason to believe it existed amongst them, and he hoped it would continue, for where-ever it did exist, the British arms would be attended with success. In conclusion, the gallant officer said he should have much pleasure in returning a most favorable report of the pro- ceedings of the day, The successful competitors at the late prize meeting of the Rifle Association were then ordered to the front, the bands playing the March of the Men of Harlech," and the Volunteers were addressed by Lady Llanover, who said, when she last addressed them at Abergavenny, she congratulated them upou the sue-I cessful exertions of the Lord Lieutenant to establish a County Kills Association. She had now the pleasure of presenting the prizes awarded by that Association, and §he was glad to see amongst the winners some who had before been victors, as well as others who she had in 1862 urged to persevere in their endeavours to secure those prizes, which it was alike honorable and gratifying to gain. She would express a hope that gentlemen of the county who had not hitherto given anything to the Rifle Association, would in future come forward and contribute as much as they eouLt aflprdfor tuebeneStof those on whom they may some day have to depend for their lives and the safety of their homes and families. (Cheers.) Her ladyship then proposed Prosperity to the Voluntfeers of Monmouth- shire," and to those who could understand the language of Gwent, sue would say—Hwyddiant i Gwirfoddiaid Sir Fyuwy; a bydded i bob Cyinro uneud ei ddyledswydd yr wastadol. Llwyddiant i Gvvirfoddiaid Sir Fynwy. (Cheers.) The winners were then called forward singly by the Lord Lieutenant, and having advanced to the side of Laly Llanover's horse, were invested by her with their prizes, which were contained in velvet purses, suspended round their necks by silk ribbon. The following is the list of the winners:—Artillery—Sergt. Cole, 1st Mon., Corp. Hall, 1st Mon., and Gunner Bryan, 1st Mon.; 1st battalion ltifles-Curp. Saunders, 3rd Mon., Private James Palmer, 3rd Mon., Private Samuel Vowles, 3rd Mon., and Private James Harrison, 3rd Mon.; 2nd batl alion-Lieut. Steel, 5th Mon., Lieut. Hair, 5th Mon., Private James Beach, 6th Mon., (2 prizes), and Private James Davies, 5th Mon., (2); 3rd battalion—Private James Phillips, 2nd Mon., Corp. Adams, 2nd Mon., (2,) Sergt. Titley, 2nd Mon., and Corp. Joshua, Had Mon., (1 prize and Lord Lieutenant's gold medal.) In presenting Private Beach with his two prizes, her ladyship said she had heard that he had shot very well for the Lord Lieutenant's prize, having had to shoot off a tie with only one competitor, when lie lost only by one. If what she bad heard of his shooting were cor- rect, she thought it very probable that she would have the pleasure of decorating him at some future time. In ad- dressing Corporal Joshua, her ladyship said she had the pleasure of presenting him with two prizes, one of which was the great prize of the year-tlie gold medal given by the Lord Lieutenant-wiliell she congratulated him noon winning. It was worthy of remark that members of the second and taird battalions had carried off this prize alternately since the formation of the Association. Her ladyship made that remark with a view of advising and expressing a hope that the members of the first battalion would exert themselves so that they may obtain it another year. (Cheers.) The Lord Lieutenant next addressed the brigade. He said that in assembling in that beautiful park that day, they could not but revert to the meeting there in 1861, when that excellent man, his predecessor, was amongst them, than whom there never was a man more honored and beloved by all, and especially so by those WHO had the happiness of his acquaintance, fie had been taken from them, but thanks to Mrs. Hanbury Leigh, they had the use of the park that day, and he was sure that in writing to her that evening, which he intended to do, to express his own gratitude and sincere thanks, he would be ex- pressing the real and genuine sentiments of them all in thanking her on their behalf. Jlis lordship was happy to find from the speech of his gallant friend, the reviewing officer, that he was satisfied with tne manner in which the evolutions had been executed; and it was most-satisfactory to himself to find that on each succeeding occasion oftheir meeting the officer appointed to inspect them,he was enabled to address them in the terms Sir Edward Campbell had done. In the course of her remarks, Lady Llanover had alluded to the Eifle Association; that institution was established soon after his appointment, and it had gone on year after year, which he hoped it would continue to on year after year, which he hoped it would continue to do, as he was sure the rivalry, and yet the good feeling, e exhibited at its meetings, was calculated to further the object in view, as well as the general good of the Volunteer institution; and he most cordially joined with her lady- ship in hoping that the gentlemen of the county who had not yet contributed to the Association, would, now they had seen the good it had done, assist with their subscrip- tions, so that the amounts of the prizes may be increased next year. His lordship felt it his duty to say a word in reference to a rumour that had been circulated through the county to the effect that the interest in the Volunteer movement was diminishing. Now, the best answer he could give to such a statement, which had been circulated i by persons who were no friends, to the institution they c terished and fostered-was that the number of requisi- tions from Volunteers wishing to attend the present review was as great as any he had received, except one, and the number on that occasion was only eight in excess of the present; and he believed that the number on the ground far exceeded the number from which requisitions were sent in. It was absurd to circulate such a state- ment; it was fallacious, malicious, and ill-timed. The Volunteer movement had now become a great institution of the country, being firmly established in every county, and if there were any among the Volunteers guilty of pro- pagating such a statement, he would say, with the great Harry of Monmouth,— He that has no stomach for the fight Let him depart; he'll have his passport free." They, who like himself, were heart and soul in the matter, could dispense with the brotherhood, and he (the noble lord) would dispense with such services. He was happy to say the Volunteer movement was flourishing in the county, and so far from diminishing, it would strengthen in num- bers. They may be assured that thorax-would be no want of energy nor no want of feeling on His part; he would do the utmost to support an object useful to the country, use- ful to mankind, and an honor to the county of Monmouth. He hoped they would, on a ifcture occasion, meet, in larger numbers, and thus shew that tne statement he had alluded to was far from the truth. Having thanked the Volunteers on behalf of the Queen, His Lordship called for three cheers for Her Majesty, which were lustily given. Cheers for Lady Llanover, the Lord Lieutenant, and Colonel Sir Edward Campbell followed, after which the corps were marched off the ground, and the spectators dispersed. In justice to the committee of management, at the head of which were Captain Steel and Lieutenant Hair, of the Hanbury Corps, we must add that the arrangements throughout were most complete, and ensured the comfort and convenience of the public, as well as tlie Volunteers, whilst the police arrange- ments, under Supts. Macintosh and Llewellin, of the County Constabulary, were excellent. The receipts, we are informed, amounted to about JE200. CLOSE OF THE SALMON FISHERIES.—Salmon fishing for England and Wales, except by angling, has now closed. The fence time commenced on the same day that par- tridges came in season—on September 1st. The fishing in the estuary of the Severn has far exceeded anything ever remembered by the oldest inhabitant, taking the district from the mouth of the Wye up to Tewkesbury—i.e., as far as the tide extends. Abuve the tidal way, owing to the low state of the river from the long drought, the fishings have not been so good. The fishing in the tidal way is carried on by means of fixed engines, (puts and putchers,) draught nets, and lave nets-sm tll nets used at the end of poles. One occupier of putchers in the estuary took at one tide upwards of a ton weight of salmon in his putchers, and a draught net fisher took upwards of fifty fish at one draught, weighing together between five and six cwt. So plentiful were the fish that recently the skilled mechanics at some an works at Lydney, in Gloucestershire, all left their work to take to fishing with the lave net. The quantity of fish in the river, which were prevented going upwards for want of a "fresh" in the Severn, raised quite a furore, of excitement aloug the banks of the river. The price at the water's edge at one time was as low as 4d. per pound, but this low rate soon induced a number of agents to arrive from different parts of the country, some from as far off as Liverpool, when the price rose to 7d. A railway runs on each side of the river between Gloucester and Bristol-viz., the South Wales on the one side, and the Midland on the other, so that fish could be conveniently despatched to distant parts. The quantity of Severn salmon brought into Gloucester alone fur many days was two tons a day. A good many fish have been destroyed by some deleterious substaue3 from chemical works near Gloucester, which has been allowed to flow into the river. This and the extreme dryness of the season have deterred the fish from ascending upwards, but there can be no doubt about the large increase of fish in the river this year, which may fairly be attributed to the operation of the Salmon Fisheries' Act, to carry out the provisions of which an association, formed maby years ago at Worcester, has been actively at work.

USK. FARMERS' CLUB.—At a committee meeting held on Friday last, Messrs. J. Jones, J. F. Powell, Oliver Davies, and J. M. Macfarlane, were elected members. The fol- lowing members were appointed a committee for the year. Messrs. Wm. Cadle, W. Cadle, junr., P. Marfell, W. Evans, James Jones, G. Knight, T. Rogers, junr., and Edward Evans. The Secretary was instructed to write to several gentlemen named to solicit them to act. as judges of the crops and ploughing. It was arranged that the ploughing match should take place atLlandowlas ioUrm, on Friday, the 21st of October. CRICKET.—A cricket match will, we understand, be played on the ground at this town, on Saturday (this day), between the Newport and Usk Clubs, when it is to be hoped the players will be more highly favored as regards the weather than they were at Newport, as noticed else- where. TOWN HALL, AUGUST 26. before G. R. GREENHOW- RELPH and S. CIIUECHILL, Esqrs. CHARGE OF STEALING MEAT.—Emma Ilaynes, of Newchurch East, was charged with stealing a leg of lamb from the shop of James Lucas, butcher, Usk, on the 24th August. The evidence failing to shew the felonious intent, the prisoner was discharge. HATES.—Poors' rates for Gwernesney, at 6d. in the £ and for Llantrissent at 7|d., were allowed. PETTY SESSIONS, SEPT. 2, before G. R. GREENHOW- KELPII, ILTYD NICIIOLL, and S. CHURCHILL, Esqrs. NOK-PAYMENT OF RATEs-John Howells was charged by the assistant overseer of the hamlet of Gwehelog, with 2 the non-payment of poors' rates, amounting to 3s. ltd. It appeared that the sum was made up by two rates, one made on 20th November last, and the other on 12th February, and defendant having admitted the former rate of 2s. Id., and Mr. Sidney Smith, who had taken the land upon which the rate had been charged, of defendant on the 2nd February, having consented to pay the February rate, amounting to Is. Old., the case was disposed of by the parish being ordered to pay the costs. WHOLESALE WATCH STEALING.—William Baker, an itinerant watch-maker, who said he came from Warminster, in Wiltshire, was charged with stealing a silver watch, the property of George Morgan, plasterer, Usk. The prisoner pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two months' hard labor. He was then further charged with stealing another silver watch, the property of Elizabeth Ann Mason, of Usk. Prisoner also pleaded guilty to this charge and was sentenced to a similar term of imprison- ment (concurrent). There were several other charges of a similar nature against the prisoner which were not gone into, the whole of the watches having been found pledged at Bristol, where the prisoner was apprehended by Sergeant Morgan. FALSE PRETENCES.— Wm. Jones, of Llanhilleth, was charged with obtaining by false pretences the sum of 17s. 6d. from Alex. Waddington, of Usk. It appeared that the prisoner was a witness in a cause entered for trial at the last Monmouth Assizes-John Thomas v. the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company-and at the time of receiving his subpoena he also received a sovereign on account of his expenses, which he afterwards said was a shilling, and by such false pretence obtained a further sum of 17s. 6d. The prosecutor not wishing to press the charge, the case was dismissed upon defendant paying the costs and agreeing to refund the 17s. 6d. RATES.—A poors' rate for Monkswoodof lOd. in the £ was allowed. TOWN HALL, SEPT. 5, before G. R. GREENHOW- RELPH, ESQ. I VAGRANCY.—John Cullin and Edwd. Welsh, who said they came from Bristol, were charged with begging alms in Usk. The prisoners were remanded until the 10th, for the authorities at an hospital in Bristol to be communi- cated with. No PROSECUTOR.—James Kane and Henry Williams, who had been locked upon the previous night on a charge of stealing a pocket-handkerchief, containing bread and cheese, belonging to Thomas Phillips, from the roadside at Llandenny, were discharged in consequence of the prose- cutor not appearing.

CAERLEON. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, SEPT. 6, before the Rev. W. POWBLL and JOHN JAMES, Esq. TRICKS ,o» TRAVELLERS."—James Stewart, William Scott, and James Sims, were charged with stealing a slop and a pair of trowsers, the property of George Morgan, at Llanhennock. Mary Ann Morgan, wife of George Morgan, deposed that on Sunday last there was a slop and pair of trowsers, belonging toiler husband, on the hedge outside of the house. About one o'clock, Sims came to the house begging, and she missed the articles in about three-quarters of an hour after he had been there; she did not see either of the other prisoners. Eli Weare, of Caerleon, stated that on Sunday last he saw the prisoner Wm. Scott coming from the house of the Rev. H. P. Edwards, with a bundle under his arm. P.S. Povall deposed: I followed the prisoners to Newport on Sunday last, and took them into custody; none of the stolen property was found on either of them; I took them before the magistrates on Monday; as we were guing Scott said, I'll tell you the truth, we met near Usk a man with one arm (Sims), and also a comrade, and it was he that took the tilings;" James Sims also said that the stranger took the things off the hedge while he was at the house begging, and went up the lane and put them on under his own things. The magistrates considered the charge of theft was not made out against the prisoners, and they were then charged with vagrancy, which was proved by Ann Hayward, and they were committed for seven days each, with hard labor. OFFENCES AGAINST THE LICENSE.-Thomas Day, beer-house keeper, Llangibby, was charged with keeping his house open after ten o'clock on Sunday night. There were two separate charges against the defendant, who admitted that his house was open, but pleaded that he was entitled to keep it open until eleven o'clock on Suu- day nights, by the terms of his license, also by the authority of the Sunday Trading Act. The magistrates, after a careful investigation of the several Acts relating to beer- houses, and opinions thereon, decided that defendant was wrong, and fined him Is., with 14s. costs. Margaret Gould, of the New Inn, Caerleon, was charged with keeping her house open after eleven o'clock OIl Sun- day night. P.C. No. 2 stated that he visited the house at 12.45 and found four men there with drink before them he ordered the defendant to close, and in a little while after be again went to the house and found the same men there. Defendant, who had occupied the house only a month, was mulct in 10s., costs. This being the day of appeal against assessed taxes, several persons were relieved, where the charges were, in the opinion of the Commissioners, wrong.

BLAENAVON. CIRCUS.—Mr. O'Brian's circus arrived here on Satur- day, and, notwithstanding the wet state of the weather on that day and the attractions at Pontypool on Monday, was exceedingly well attended. COMIC ENTBRTAINMUNT.—Mr. and Mrs. Fredricks, (from the Egyptian and Myddleton Halls, London,) gave an amusing entertainment on Monday evening, at the Town Hall, illustrating the national peculiarities of the different countries of Europe and America. The atten- dance was good. THE WEATHER.—We are happy to state that the late change in the weather has already effected a great change in our works. Our reservoirs are rapidly filling with water and our machinery is once more in motion, giving full employment to all hands. SUDDEN D EATIlS. Great excitement was caused throughout the place on Monday by the sudden death of two men, about the same time and under similar circum- stances. The one, a laborer named John Evans, aged 63, soon after going to his work in the morning, was seen leaning against a wall for support. He was at once car- ried home, where Dr. Steel was in prompt attendance, but the poor man breathed his last in a few minutes. The other, a miner at Pwll-du named Whitmore Jones, aged 60, who bad also only just commenced his work on the morn- ing in question, was suddenly taken ill and died im- mediately, it appearing from the evidence of Dr. Steel that deceased was suffering from disease of the heart. An inquest was held on each of the bodies on Tuesday, when a verdict of Died from natural causes" was returned in both instances.

CHEPSTOW. A VIOLENT VAGRANT.—At the police court, on Tues- day, before W. E. Seys, Esq., a tramp giving the name of William Bett, was charged with damaging the door of the police station on the previous night. From the evidence of P. C. Hardy, it appeared that prisoner applied for relief at the station, and on being told by that officer that he must wait until Inspector Suort, who is the relieving officer, came in, he commenced kicking the door, and Ii" ;1.- ultimately kicked it in. He was sentenced to 14 days hard labor at Usk.

NEWPORT. CRICKET.—A match was commenced on the Marshes, on Saturday last, between the Usk and Newport clubs, but the weather turned out so very unfavourable that the game could not be played out; the rain falling heavily with but slight intermission throughout the day, so that at the time the game was relinquished, the ground had assumed a state very appropriate to its title—a complete marsh. We append the score as far as it went:- NEWPORT. Mineay, bowled Clark 12 Bolitho, bowled Edwards 1 Michael, bowled Edwards 15 Dowle, run out 3 Gould, bowled Clark 0 Warren, caught Swan, bowled Edwards. I Slack, run out Bates, not out 10 Blake, bowled Clark. 1 Hmsley, run out 11 No balls, 3 leg bye, 1; byes, 2; wides, 13 19 -76 USK. W. Blower, c Edmunds (substitute), b Dowle 2 G. F. Waddington, not out 3 W. H. Clark, not out 5 E. Byrde, bowled Gould 0 Swan, bowled Gould. 9 Herbert James, bowled Dowle 0 Byes, 4; leg bye, 1; wides, 3 8 -27

PONTYPOOL. RINGING THE CnAN&ES.—An Irishman, who gave the name of Matthew Gainey, was charged at the Police Court, on Wednesday, with having passed one, and with attempting to pass another counterfeit half-sovereign at the Full Moon Inn, in this town, on the evening of Monday Isst. Several witnesses were examined, the prin- cipal of whom were Mrs. Huggins, who proved having received a coin of the description named from prisoner, and Sergeant Powell, who deposed, in the course of his evidence, that prisoner was locked up in the Police Station on Monday night; that when he was first brought there he was drunl. and on becoming sober he was asked if be knew what he had been brought there for, to which be replied, "Those two half-sovereigns;" and that three half- crowns and a two-shilling piece, which he had received from the witness Huggins, were found concealed in one of prisoner's stockings. He stands remanded until Saturday. ACCIDENT.—On the evening of Monday last an indi- vidual named James Hiley accidentally fell down as he was entering a room at the Forge Hammer Inn, and broke h:s arm. Under the able treatment of Mr. James Essex the patient is progressing favourably. AMATEUR CONCERT.—A concert was given at the Town Hall, on the evening of Monday last, by the organist and choir of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Newport, for the laudable object of increasing the fund for defraying the expense of erecting a new school in connection with the Roman Catholic Mission in this town. Father Elzear, the principal of the establishment, having devoted his money, time, and energies, unremittingly, to the improve- ment and elevation of his congregation, and having by his many excellent qualities won the respect of all classes in this district, it was not to be wondered at that this concert proved of a very successful character, the large room in the Hall being literally crammed with a very respectable audience. The concert opened with a pianoforte duet (" Masaniello ") by Miss Pritchard and Mr. Tasker, and although it was deemed faultless in the execution, yet we are obliged to confess, with many of the audience, that such performances are not of a very pleasing and attrac- tive character, as there appears to be one too many" when there are two players on one instrument. Miss Hurley sang" Barney o' Hea" and "Kathleen Mavour- neen in such a manner as to induce the audience to ask for their repetition, and Mr. Vaugban's "I never can forget" was extremely well rendered, whilst the im- promptu verses in his "Whole hog or none" were very witty and appropriate; in them the anticipated visit of the Premier to Pontypool was alluded to in a very happy manner. Mrs. Phillipson, Mrs. Harris, and Miss Pritchard, who sang separately and in chorus, gave great satisfaction, whilst Messrs. Vaughan and Harris were vociferously encored in their comic singing, particularly in the Nerve," which must have proved very refreshing and invigorating to what are termed" nervous subjects." llí concluding our brief notice of this entertainment, we have only to add that Mr. Tasker presided at the pianoforte with his accustomed ability, and that the whole of the pieces met with the applause and approbation of the large audience. TOWN HALL, MONDAY, before JOHN THOMPSON", Esq. A BRUTE.—John Jenkins, forgeman, British Row, Garndiffaith, was cnarged with having attempted to com- mit a rape, between eleven and twelve o'clock on the night of Saturday last, on au elderly lernale, named Mary Edwards, his mother-in-law. He stands remanded until Saturday. DISORDERLY.—A painter named John Jenkins was charged on the information of P.C. No. 75, with having been drunk and disorderly in George Street, Pontypool, on the night of Sunday last. He was convicted in the penalty of 10s., or fourteen days' imprisonment in default of payment. Too EARfjY FOR THE REVIEW.—Mary Ann Watldns and Ann Williams, two ladies of questionable repute, who had come to attend the Volunteer Review, were charged on the information of Sergeant Brooks with disorderly conduct on Sunday last. Tue former was committed tor seven, and the latter for nine days' imprisonment. Sarah Rose, who had been apprehended by P.S. Brooks about one o'clock on Sunday morning, was charged with being a prostitute. She was committed to prison for ten days.

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THE ROYAL ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL. To the Editor of the USK OBSEIIVHU." SIR,- Having been a patient in the Royal Orthopsedic Hos- pital, and believing you to be always willing to lay the claims of an invaluable charity before the public, I have veutured to write and inclose one of the circulars of the above hospital, the names you will see in the circular will be a sufficient guarantee of the respectability of the institution. For myself, I can say I have received inestimable benefits by going there. I am twenty-nine years of age; I was a patient in the hospital six- teen months, and for twenty-six years before I went there I was not able to make the least use of my legs. I am now cjuite straight, and can use my legs, although not able to walk with- out the use of crutches, and (owing to illY age) I fear I never shall be strong enough to enable ine to do so. The institution is very much in want of of money and I feel confident if you, Sir, would kindly take notice of it in the Obset,ver, it would be the,means of inducing many gentlemen to oecoiue subscribers. I shall be happy to give every information in my power, and I sincerely trust the Observer (like other newspapers) will be the means of increasing the lunds of the hospital. I remain, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Parsonage Farm, J ORN HOTIIIIS. Ksnieys Commander, Sept. 2nd, 1864. [In the prospectus to hand with the uoovo, Her Majesty the Queen appears as patroness, II. K.H. tlie Prince of vVales as patron, and the .Earl of S mates bury as president, while the list of vice-presidents cOlnpriôes the names of some of the first of the nobility, For the information of persons desuousof subscribing towards this moat excellent institution, we append some par- ticulars hom the prospectus. "All appeal to tne British puolio on behalf or Lile miseries of their fellow-creatures has never hahertu been made III vain. It is confidently anticipate! that tnis eudeavour to mitigate the sufferings of those who, in the absence of suen a clxarny, must continue to languish through a painful existence without the hope of obtaining relief, will tinct a cordial response in tne hearts of those who are blessed with the lUC.Ul;; of exercising one of the highest offices of humanity that of ensuring a substantial beuetit to the poor and the afflicted. An annual subscription Ofti Is. Od. constitutes an annual governor; u, single subscription of £ ■> 5s. oct., a governor for ten years; a single subscription 01 £ 10 10s. Ud., a lite governor; eachenttnedcoreconnnendoue m-pauent and twu out-patients annually, for every such subscription, clergy- man preaching a sermon in aid of the chaiity, or devoting his chui'cn to that purpose, becomes an honorary life govor- nor. The executor of any person leaving a legacy of £ 10 10- or upwards, to the hospital, becomes anlloLlorary lite governor. —SubscripHona and donations of any amount will be cuankfullv received by the following bankers :—Ies»i>. Martin and Co., 03, Lombard (Street; Messrs. Ilaubuiys, Taylor, and Lloyd, 0J, Lombard Street; at the Union Hank of London, Argyll i'laee, Regent Street; und by the Members of wic Committee ot jiauagement; oy the Rev. M. liinsey, M.A., chipiaui and honorary secretary oy Mr. H. Maskeli, secretary, at me lios. pital, 31a, Oxford Street, London; or by the colleotor. E». U. O.j Printed and Published by the Proprietor, WILLIAM HESB* CLARK, at his Odices, Bridge Street, Usk, in Uie County trf Monmouth, September 10, 1S64.