The Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald

TO CORRESPONDENTS AND READERS. A "Yomm FARMER" must comply with our rule of giving his name, in confidence. WATKIN MC.INSIS.—Under consideration. Several communications crowded out through late arrival.

DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE. Monmouth Races. Stewards His Grace the Duke of Beaufort; the Hon. Major Morgan, M.P.; G. Payne, Esq.; aud A. D. Berrington, Esq. Judge and Clerk of the Scales Mr. T. Marshall, Starter Mr. StaTling, jun. These races commenced on Thursday, and the large attendance, comprising members of most of the principal families of the county, together with the excellent nature of the sport afforded, gave ample proof of the complete re-establishment of the meeting as one of the leading "events" in the district-a result mainly due to the in- creased support given by the Duke of Beaufort during the past few years, and the energetic labours and well- directed efforts of the secretary to the committee, Mr. Henry Dyke. Amongst the company present on the ground, we noticed: The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, and party, including Lord and L-idy Coventry, Colonel Poulett Somerset, Mr G Payne, Captain Little, Air Chas. Martin, and Mr William Graham; Sir Joseph and Lady Bailey, Mr and Mrs Hotchkis. Mr Clowes, Miss Lucas, Mr 0 Morgan, M.P., Mr Crawsliay Bailey, M.P., Mr William Herbert, Mr Reginald Herbert, Miss Herbert, Miss De Wint-on, Mr Ojjte. Major and Mrs Str^tton, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Van, Mr and Mrs E M Curre, Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis, Mrs Clarke, Mr and the Misses Hamilton, Lady Mary Charlton, Mrs Stuurt, Mr Pyree, Miss Arney, Mr and Mrs Alexander Rolls, Lady Gardiner, the Misses Stephens (2), Major Herbert, Major M'Donnell, Mr Le Blanc, Mr and Miss Steward, Mr Power, Captain Hume Nicholl, Mr A D Berrington (High-sheriff), Mr 0 Wyatt, Mr J P Carruthers and party, &c. The following are the results of the first day's racing:- THE BEAUFORT BIENNIAL STAKES. Of 10 sovs. each. with £100 added, for foals of 1862; colts 8st. lOibs., fillies and geldings, 8st. 71bs.; untried horses or mares allowed 3ibs., but only one allowance to be claimed at the time of naming. Maidens allowed 7ibs.; winners of 200 sovs. to carry 31bs. extra. One mile aud a quartet. (20 subs.) Mr. J. B: Morris's Shrapnell, 8st. 131bs. (Gray) 1 Mr. T. Parr's ch. c. The Guide, 8st. 31bs. (Hall) 2 Mr. J. F. Rowland's Desiife, 8st. 4lbs. (Payue) 3 Mr. W. S. Cartwright's b. f. Lady Tredegar, 8st. (Cannon) 0 Betting 5 to 4 on The Guide, 5 to 2 against Shrapnell, 4 to 1 against Desire. The race Lady Tredegar jumped away with the lead, fol- lowed by Desirée second, and The Guide third Shrapnell afterwards came up from the rear, and The Guide went to the front; be was, however, after holding his position for some time, deposed by Shrapnell, with whom Lady Tredegar made some good running, but the latter at length found the contest too severe, and her place was taken by The Guide, and a good run in between the latter and Shrapnell was the result, Gray cleverly landing his horse the winner by half-a-length. A good third a bad fourth. THE 13BAUPORT CUP. A handicap of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft. if declared, with a piece of plate added, the gift of His Grace the Duke of Beau- fort. A winner of a stake of the value of 100 sovs. utter the weights are out, to carry 51b extra. Any number of horses, the property of the same owner, may run for this race. Entrance, 2 sovs. to go to the tUnd; one mile and quarter. (15 subs., 8 paying 5 sovs. each). Mr. Oartwright's Princess of Wales, 3 yrs., 4st. 121bs. (Sopp) 1 Mr. E. Brayley's Trapeze, 3 yrs., 6st, 12lbs. (Murray) 2 Mr. Payne's The Be-idle, 4 years, 7st. 12lbs. (Clement) 3 Betting 5 to 4 on The Beadle, 2 to 1 against Trapeze, 5 to 2 against Princes of Wales. The race: The Princess took a good lead at starting, but she was shortly deposed by the favorite, who made the running far some distance, leaving the other two considerably in the rear; his weight, however, pulled him up, and he ultimately fell out of the race. Some close running ensued between the Princess and Trapeze, which resulted in the former winning very cleverly, after an exciting run home. Upon the winner coming up to the stand, Mr. Cartwrigkt was loudly cheaied. THE MONJfoWSTAKES Of 3 sovs. each, and 25 sovs. added; the winner to be sold for jEoO, but if entered to be sold for £ 20, allowed 14:bs; two years old, 6dtl01bs three, Sat. 8ibs.; four,_9st. 91bs five, 9st. 131bs., six and aged, 10st. mares and geldings allowed 31bs, a wicmer of anv race during the last twelve months of the value of 50 sovs., to carry 51bs. extra. Six furlongs. 4 subs. Mr. Payne's Dulcimer, 3 yrs. (£20), 7st. 51bs. (Clement) 1 Sir Joseph R. Bailey's Eugenie, 3 yrs. 1£20), ;st. 51bs.(Gray) 2 Mr. Suriven's Wild Maggy, 6 yrs. ( £ 20), 8st. lllbs.(Harvey) 0 Betting 2 to 1 on Dulcimer. The race: Dulcimer and Eugenie went away together, Wild Maggy, who had shown her temper previous to the start, bolting up the road towards the town. Eugenie having be- come possessed of the lead, held it all round, closely waited on by the favorite, who, onnearing home, nobly obeyed the call of her rider, and won by a neck. The winner was bought in for 36 guineas. THE COUNTY MEMBERS' PLATE. A handicap oft30 given by O. Morgan, Esq., M.P., and Colonel Somerset, M.P., added to a sweepstakes at 5 sovs. each. 2 forfeit to go to the fund for 2 years old and upwards; a winner of any race after the declaration of the weights, to carry SIbs. extra. The winner to pay 5 sovs. to the fund. One mile (13 subs.) Mr. E. Brayley's Antoinette, 4 years, 7st. lllbs. (Cannon) 1 Mr. Ballinger's ch. f. Aline, 3years, 6st. 71bs. (K:iy) 2 51 r. Adams' Manchester, 5 years, 8st. (Payne) 3 Mr. Carlile's Allow Me, 5 years, 7st. 91bs. (Gray) 8 Mr. G. C. Morgan's Melbourne Mary, 3 yrs., 7st. lib. (Sopp) 0 Mr. James Turner's Reinfrid, 3 years, 6st. lOlbs. (Murray) 0 Betting 3 to 1 against Antoinette, 4 to 1 against Allow Me, Manchester, and Aline, and 6 to 1 against Reinfrid. The race A capital start, the favorite a little in advance, and the others well together. On spreading out, Manchester shewed second, Allow Me (who cannoned one of thejosts) third, and Aline fourth. The latter ultimately ran up to second place, and this order was little changed throughout, Antoinette, who heid the command all through, being hardly pushed in the run Lome by Aline, the skilful generalship of Cannon alone enabling him to land the winner at the post by a length. Two lengths between second and third. Mr. W. Stebbing's Shi-apnell, 3 years, Sst. 12ibe. (Gray) 2 Captain King's G-eus of the Sea, 5 years, 9st. lllbs. (Goater; 3 Belting 6 to 4 on Gem of the Sea, 2 to 1 against Crytheia. and 4 LO I against Shrapnel!. The race Shrapnell and Gem of the Sea made the running, until t\e ficish, when Crytheia came up from the rear, and won cleverly, after a splendid run up the straight, by a neck; a length between second and third. The Duke of Beaufort was .vociferously cheered upon hia accompanying his jockey to the scales. THE TROT PLATE. Of 25 sovs. added to a handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs. Dad), 2 ft. to go to the fund; a winner of any stake of the value of 50 sovs. after the declaration of the weights, to cai-ry 5: extra; to be ridden by gentlemen qualified for the Wiilougiiby stakes at Warwick, or officers in the Militia, Volunteers, or members of the Monmouthshire, Ruperra, or any regularly established Runt Club-pro- fessionals 71bs. extra; one mile and a half (12 subs.) j £ r. R. Sly's Garus (la te Borimm], aged, lOst. 8lbs. (Owner) 1 Mr/l'.V. Morgan's The Plover, 5 yrs., list. lib. (Mr. Scobell) 2 Mr. Adam's Manchester, 5 years, list. Ub»(2 £ r.A."Willian») 3 Betting: 7 to 2 on The Plover. ) The race Garus went away with a long lead, and held the rtwining throughout, winning by three lengths. -A MATCH. For 100 sovn.. half forfeit, 8st. 71bs. eacb. 5 furlongs. Mr. Mauud's Mother of Pearl, 2 years w. o. Mr. T. V. Morgan's Harriet, 2 years

FSK. GcN ACCIDENT.—On Thursday sennight, an accident occurred near this town which should act as a warning against allowing juveniles the use of fire-arms. On the day in question, Mr. Edward Evans, of Khydymane Farm, went shouting over the farm-of Mr. James, of Llangeview, being fÍccumpaniedby a grandson of James', when, upon a covey of .partridges rising, the lad in bringing up his gun, prematurely discharged it, lodging the bulk of the charge'in the head, neck, atid shoulders of Mr. Evans. The injured man, although he bled profusely from the wounds, managed with the assistance of the lad to reach Mr. James' house, and Mr. Boulton, surgeon, of Usk, who was immediately summoned to his assistance, succeeded in extracting a great number of shots, as many as between 40 and 50, we are told. The wounds having been dressed and some stimulants administered to the patient, he was ena- bled to proceed homewards at a later period of the day, and from recent accounts we understand that he his progres- sing towards recovery. CaiCKKt.—On Wednesday, a cricket match was played on the Usk ground, between the Usk and Llanarth clubs. As time did not admit of the game being played out, the Llanarth side claimed the victory by a majority of 32 runs in the first innings. The players dined together at the Three Salmons Hotel in the evening. Subjoined is the score:- LLANARTH. hst Innings. 2nd Innings. J. Goodwin, c-H.Thouias, b. Clark 23 c. and b Parr Jennings 52 J. P. Price, l.b.w., b. Clark 0 b. Clark 3 W. P. Crawley, c. Davis, b. Farr Jennings 7 runout -25 T. Edwards, b. Baggett 7 cWade,bFk. Jennings 7 J. Wyesotne, b. Clark 2 b. Clark 6 T. Watkins, c. Davis, b. Frank Jennings 14 b. Clark '0 G. Pritchard, b. Clark 0 not out 24 Dennis Neil, b. Baggett 2 cFb.Jennings,b.Clark 0 W. Marfell, not out 15 c Ik. Jennings,b.Clark 1 J. Morgan, c. Cherry, b. Farr Jen- nings 3 b. Cherry 5 I W. Hunt, b. Clark 0 cFk.Jennings,b.Clark 1 Byes, 4; wides, 2 leg byes, 2. 8 Wides, 2 byes, o. 7 81 131 USK. 1 st Inning.. 2nd Innings. W. H. Clark, b. Crawley 7 G. Stephens, c Goodwin b Watkins 5 c. and b. Crawley 14 H. Thomas, b. Goodwin 7 c. and b. Watkins 13 W. Creese, ruu^out 2 b. Goodwin 1 Frank Jenni.-fes, b. Crawley 6 Farr Jennings, not out 0 A. Wade, c. and b. Goodwin 6 not out 0 Reece, run out 1 J. Cherry, b. Watkins 0 not out. S C. M. Davis, b, Crawley 0 c. Goodwin, b. Neil.. 3 Baggett, b. Goodwin 4 Byes, 3 leg byes, 3 wides, 5 11 Byes, 2 wides 1. 3 49 37 Umpires Messrs. Henry Roberts and A. Cuthbertson. PETTY SESSIONS, SEPTEMBER 15, before G. R. GEEENHOW-RELPH, S. CHURCHILL, F. M'DoNNELL, W. R. STRETTOBT, ROBBBT BATEMAN, and J. J. STONE, Esqrs. EVADING ToJ.L.- William Williams was charged at the instance of Mary Ann Rogers, with passing through the Gwernesney toll-bar on the 11th of September, without paying toll. The defendant acknowledged the offence, and was ordered to pay the amount of toll, together with expenses, amounting to 6s. NON-PAYMENT OP RATEs.-James Pitt was charged at the instance of the Overseers of the parish of Llantrissent, for the non-payment of poors' rat.es, amounting to X3 Is. 9d. Defendant admitted that the rate was due, but alleged that he had been unfairly assessed. He was ordered to pay the amount, with 4s. 6d. costs. CARD-PLAYING IN A PUBLIC HousE.- William Wil- liams, of the Red Lion beer-house, Usk, was -charged on the information of P.S. Morgan, with allowing card play- ing in his bouse on the 7th of September. Mr. Henry Roberts appeared for defendant. P.O. Smart deposed that while on duty in Church-street, about a quarter to 11 o'clock, on the night of the 7th of September, he heard persons talking in defendant's house, and upon listening he found that card playing was going on he heard some- one inside say, We might as well have in the beer we have played for; and he heard another person ask How does the game stand?" to which some one else answered, "I think it is three pints now." Witness went into the house at five minutes to 11, and saw five persons sitting round a table, on which were cards and chalk marks; there was also a quart jug about three parts full of beer on the table, and one man had a bottle of ginger beer before him. Witness asked defendant's wife if she allowed card playing in her house, and she answered Yes; they play in almost every house in the town; she also told him that he had no right in her house before 11 o'clock, and it wanted five minutes to 11 then; one of the men present said it was no harm to play for a bottle of ginger beer, which was all they had played for. By Mr. Roberts: I did not see them placing cards; I listened for about ten minutes; I heard them talking loudly about the game; the talking could have been heard its far off as the churchyard; the door was open. By the Bench The defendant was sitting down in a chair. By Mr. Roberts: Thecards were dealt out; they put them down when I went in; I heard the cards falling on the table, one after another. Mr. Roberts addressed the Bench on behalf of defendant, urging that there was no proof of card playing for ale (which was the charge in the summons.) The policeman's evidence as to what he heard from outside the window he thought the Bench would consider of little value; then the only point in which the evidence inculpated the defendant, was the admission by one of the persons present that they had been playing for ginger pop," therefore he argued that the case must be dismissed, as it could not be held that playing for ginger pop was playing for ale," as was charged in the summons. Mr. Roberts remarked upon the improper pro- ceeding of the police officer in listening at the window, and contended that the defendant could not be convicted on the evidence before the Bench. Afier a short consultation, the Bench adopted the arguments advanced by the attor- ney for the defence, and dismissed the case, CBUELTT To ANIMALS.—Ree$Rees was charged on the information of P.S. Morgan, with cruelly ill-treating three asse.s, at the parish of Llanbaddock, on the 11th of Septem- ber. Defendant admitted his fault, and he was ordered to pay a fine of Is., with 6s. costs, or in default suffer 7 days' imprisonment. THE HIGHWAYS.—The Treasurer of the Chepstow and Abergavenny Turnpike Trust applied for an order upon the Usk and Pontypool Highway Board for a contribution of t6 Os, 6d., towards the repair of the portion of the turnpike road within the Highway district. The order was made, as also were similar orders upon the parishes of Llangwm Ucha and Llangwm Isha, for the sums of 917 10s. 10d., and 95 15s. 3d., respectively. The Sur- veyor of the Usk and Pontypool Highway district applied for power to enter a brake in the parish of Llanllowell, be- longing to Mr. Samuel Churchill, for the purpose of ob- taining materials for the repair of the highways. Mr. Churchill read a statement, which went to shew that he had for the past twenty years or so, supplied stone from the place in question for the repair of the highways, gratuitous- ly, besides which he had subscribed 91 annually, and at present there was only sufficient stone left at the place in question for his own purposes. The order was refused. A similar application was made for power to enter a brake in the parish of Llantrissent, belonging to Mr. John J dIeries Stone. The matter was adjourned to the 29th iustant, for Mr. Stona and the Surveyor to inspect the locus in quo. Power was given under like applications to enter a field or brake near U10 Pwll House, and a field near Trelay farm- house, both in the parish of Llangwm Ucha, and also a field adjoining Little House land, in the parish of Llan- geview, aii belonging to the Trustees of Roger Edwards's Charity.

RAGLAN. THE CASTLB.—This ruin was, on Wednesday last, visited by its noble owner, the Duke of Beaufort, who was accompanied by the Duchess and a number of distinguished guests. The warden, Mr. Cuxson, having been apprized of the visit, had prepared a suitable reception, and imme- diately upon the ducal party appearing in sight along the Abergavenny road a royal salute was fired from the sum- ait of the donjon and the colors run up. The villagers also announced the arrival by a salute. The distinguished visitors partook of luncheon in the castle, and after spend- ing some time amid the ruins, they took their departure for Troy House. SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIVEESAET.—On Sunday, the 17th instant, two sermons were preached in the Baptist 17th instant, two sermons were preached in the Baptist Chapel by the Rev. B. Johnson, the pastor, on behalf of the Sabbath Schools connected with that place of worship. The congregations were exceedingly good, the chapel being much crowded, and the collections were very liberal. On Monday the annual tea meeting was held in the chapel, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The Rev. B. Johnson presided, and addresses were delivered by the Rev. D. Lewis, of Llanvapley, and the Rev. G. Palser, of Penrhos. During the proceedings several pieces were re- Penrhos. During the proceedings several pieces were re- cited by the children, to the great satisfaction of the assem- blage. The greatest attention was paid to the comfort of the children, about 130 of whom were gratuitously supplied with tea and cake. At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Jones, of the Kingcoed, for his service in training the children in music, etc., in which department he has been assisted by Miss Johnson. This School which has been in existence for many years, is now in a very prosperous condition, and those upon whom its conduct has devolved, merit the highest commendation for their assiduous and untiring exertions.

NEWCASTLE. ROBBERY.—At Monmouth, on Monday last, Jas. Jones, of Llanfannei's Chapel, in the parish of Llangattock-vibon- Avel, was brought before S. C. Bosanquet, Esq., charged with stealing a pair of trowsers, waistcoat, and jacket, the property of Richard Powell. It appeared that prosecutor, who had been working and lodging in the same place as prisoner during the past harvest season, had only bought the articles in question on the previous Saturday, at Mon- mouth,. and on his returning to Newcastle he shewed them to his landlady (Mrs. Miles, King's Head), in the presence of prisoner. About eleven o'clock prisoner and prosecutor went to bed together. Awakening between four and five o'clock in the morning, the latter missed the prisoner, and also his new clothes, which he had placed on top of a box upon going to bed. Information was immediately given to P.S. Griffiths, who traced prisoner to Blaenavon, and apprehended him at Mr. Bloom's, while endeavouring to pawn the stolen goods. The prisoner was remanded.

MONMOUTH. A STRIKE.—The journeymen boot and shoe makers of this town are at present out on strike for an increase of wages. The employers seem determined, and there appears every probability of the men being able to hold out for some considerable time. RIFLB MATCH.—On Monday a match came off here between sides composed of eleven members of the Mon- mouth Rifle Corps, and eleven of the Usk Corps. We have failed to obtain a copy of the score, but we understand the Monmouth side proved victorious by 37 points. At the conclusion of the contest, the competitors with their friends repaired to the Angel Hotel, where Mrs. Mills set before them one of those excellent spreads for which the hostelry is so justly celebrated. The chair was occupied by Capt. Bosanquet, of the Monmouth Corps, and the vice- chair by Mr. Prosser, surgeon. A truly fraternal spirit characterised the proceedings throughout.

ABERGAVENNY. BAZAAR.—A bazaar, or "fancy fair," was held at the Volunteers' Hall (kindly lent for the occasion by Captain Hill), on Wednesday sennight, the object of it being to liquidate a debt on the church at Brynmawr, and to raise funds for the purpose of erecting a new school-room to adjoin the church. The baxaar, which was brought to a close on the following- day, was well attended, and the following ladies officiated at the respective stall* t Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs Jayne, Miss Lawrence, and Miss Ann Lawrence (Llanelly) Mrs. George Davies, Mrg. Evan Parry, Madame Lamoth, Miss Davies, and Miss Kerr (Crickhowell); Mrs. Tuckett, Miss Thomas, and Miss Sarah Thomas (Llanelly); Miss Morgan, Miss Emma Morgan, Miss Kate Arthur (refreshment stall) Mrs. Meredith (Brynmawr); Miss Williams, Miss Peake, the Misses Needles (two), and Miss Pridham (Abergavenny); and Mrs. Admiral Lawrence, and Miss Fanny Lawrence (fruit and flower stall). Lady Llanover forwarded a stall of vegetables, which was presided over by her gardener. The Hall was decorated by Mr. Saunders, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Admiral Lawrence, who displayed much taste in her ornamentations. The affair passed off well, a large sum having been realized by it. THE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. A meeting of this body was held at the Town Hall, on Thursday week, there being present: Messrs. E. Y. Steele (in the chair), 1. hancs. Hiley Morgan, J. H. Conway, Philip Morgan, and E. Tucker. The meeting was announced by the bell-man, and was attended by some few of the tradesmen of the town, brought to it, no doubt, by a pedantic effusion of Mr. Hiley Morgan's—which had been posted about the town. Mr. Meredith: I want to ask Mr. Rutherford why he sent the bell round to announce this meeting? Mr. Rutherford: I did not cause it to be rung. Mr. Hiley Morgan: No, it is my work. Mr. Meredith: What authority had you to send round the bell? Mr. Hiley Morgan (passionately): The authority of a ratepayer. Mr. Meredith: It has never been done by us. It is no compliment to the ratepayers, or the commissioners, that you should take this upon jourself. Mr. Hiley Morgan: I did it on account of the ratepayers. I am anxious that the town shall know more of our pro- ceedings than it has. THE LATE ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS. At this election, the votes recorded for eacb candidate were as follow :—■ E. Y. Steele, Esq. 43 J. B. Watford, Esq. 42 Mr. Joseph Creswell 36 Mr. Joseph Brown 32 Mr. James Hiley Morgan.. y. 12 Dr. Robert Smythe 3 Christopher Davies, Esq. 2 A letter was read t) om Mr. Waltord, stating that he was of opinion that he did not possess the necessary qualifica- tions to entitle him to act as a commissioner. A protracted discussion upon the matter followed, some members being of opinion that Mr. Walford was quali- fied, while others contended that he was not. At length, the majority of the Board ruled that Mr. Walford was dis- qualified, and Mr. Hiley Morgan, as next upon the list, was reinstated a member of the Board. REPORT OF THE STREE rAND WATER COMMITTEE. This document stated, inter alia, that Mr. Henry Ackland had offered to take the Chapel Mill at X30 per annum, provided the Board made some alterations for him; that the Committee was of opinion that Mr. Charles Davies' new wall did not encroach upon the path leading to the station that a stone had been ordered to be fixed under the drinking fountain, to carry off the water thrown upon the pavement; and that Mr. Charles Davies had of. fered to guarantee 10 per cent. per annum, as a water rate, on the cost of laying mains on the Monmouth road. Mr. Philip Morgan said the Committee had made ar- rangements with Mr. Ackland to allow d;6 out of the first half-year's rent if he did the repairs. The Board accepted Mr. Charles Davies' guarantee. The Chairman suggested that it would be wise for the Commissioners to do what they could, whether there was a legal obligation on them or not, in the matter of su- perintending the path near Mr. Charles Davies' house -to see that it was kept in good order. Mr. Philip Morgan thought the path ought not to be repaired from the public purse, it being private property. Mr. Meredith and Mr. Conway supported the views of the Chairman, and Mr. Isaacs concurred, but contended that the owner of the property should fence the brook, which runs along the sille ot the path. Some conversation ensued, and at length it was deter- mined upon to defer the question; the Committee to in- vestigate the rights and duties of the Board with respect to the path. THE DRAINAGE QUESTION. Mr. Conway said he thought the time had arrived when the drainage question should be taken into serious con- sideration. There were certain portions of the town in a very bad state, more especially, in the vicinity of the "Kibby," where a gentleman had told him he could see the malaria arising. The question was, whether they should drain the town in sections, or adopt the plans of Mr. Curley in their entirety. He (Mr. Conway) thought the plans were good ones, and not expensive; but they must put a per ceotage on the estimate, which was something about £ 5,000,—they must make up their minds to Bpend £ 8,000. The question was whether it would not be better to drain the town in sections and, as the finances in. proved, for their successors to continue until the drainage was completed. If the Board drained Frogmore-street, the the Groffield, and other parts where there was no drainage, he thought they would be discharging their obligations to the ratepayers; and by adopting the drainage in sections, they would do away with the difficulty of obtaining funds, for they would have sufficient without endeavouring to borrow more. And there was some difficulty in borrowing money, for they had exhausted their borrowing powers. It had been thought necessary by some of the members of I the Board that they should, before commencing the drain- age, make application to Parliament to extend those powers. Then came another difficulty in the way, viz.: the heavy obligations they laboured under in repaying the money ) they had already borrowed; and it had been thought by some of the members, in order to lengthen the time allowed by their recent Acts of Parliament, that it was necessary to go to Parliament for extended powers. But he ques- tioned whether they would be in a position to obtain the money requisite to drain the town, and would therefore suggest a mode of raising it without going to Parliament at all. There were clauses in the Act enabling them to adopt, in its entirety, the Local Government Act of 1858, and one section seemed to be constructed for them in such an emergency as this. The clause he referred to said —" When Bonrds have expended a certain sum on water and drainage, and have exhausted their borrowing powers, then, by application to the Secretary of State, they can borrow a certain sum, payable in any time not exceeding fitty years." Now, by adopting this Act, they would realize two important points, they would get their funds without applying for a special Act of Parliament, while they would secure a longer time to repay the money bor- rowed. Then, it seemed that provision was made as to the expenses involved in securing the borrowing of money by the Secretary of State.-a certain per centage was to be paid annually, which would be a great advantage to them. Mr. Isaacs said the time had now arrived when the im- portant question of drainage should be proceeded with. The Board had accomplished many beneficial improve- ments, and those improvements had proved paying con- cerns, but this drainage affair would involve them in a considerable outlay for which there would be no direct return. But, though there would be no direct return, there would be a great saving to the community by the improved state of health that a perfect system of drainage would engender. Of their borrowing powers, which ena- bled them to raise £30,000, they bad, in round numbers, about £4,000 not expended. That sum would not carry out the drainage in its entirety. Then came the ques. tion, whether they would carry it out partially, or in its entirety. If they carried it out partially, then they bad sufficient, perhaps, but if they carried it out in its entirety, then they must do so either by the mode suggested by Mr. Conway, or by another mode, namely, that of making ap- plication to Parliament to borrow more money. Now, there were three modes of proceeding: Mr. Conway had explained one, but he had been advised, if they went and applied any part of the Local Government Act to this body, it would involve certain machinery and supervision which would come in collision with their own Acts of Par- liament, and would act prejudicially to them. But there was another mode of proceeding, under their own existing Act of Parliament-the one incorporated with the Town Improvement Act. By the sections of the Act he referred to, viz.: the 157th, the 158th, and the 159th, he thought there would be no difficulty in raising any excess of money they might require for the purpose of sewerage. But then came the question, supposing they had sufficient power under the Town Improvement Act to make sewers, to levy rates, and to borrow money, whether the sections of the Town Improvement Act, and other general Acts, were sufficient to enable them to carry out any system of drain- age they thought fit. In section 24, there was a clause bearing upon that; but he had been advised, from the general terms of that section, that, although their powers might be applicable within their limits, there would be some doubt whether those powers could be carried effec- tually out without their limits. And if that were to be vlio correct opinion, as a matter of course, the outlay they proposed to m,ak", "c1< the Town Improvement Commis- sioners' Act would not be effectual. But Lhut mornly. a matter of opinion. Then came the third mode: the ap- plication to Parliament, to borrow more money. He was not, however, prepared to advocate that, but he would sug- gest that some preliminary steps be taken. If they applied to Parliament, they could only do so by special order, and subsequent proceedings; which proceedings were to come under the cognizance of the ratepayers, and if the ma- jority sanctioned it then it could be carried out; but unless they adopted action to-day, they would be unable to apply to Parliament this year. He would therefore propose—" That the various modes having been laid before the Board, of proceeding in the matter of drainage, that the consideration of the most eligible way of carrying it out be deferred to a future day, but that in the meantime steps be taken in case it should be necessary to go toPar- liarnent this year for doing so-" After some conversation, Mr. Isaacs' proposition was put to the meeting, and carried. COMPLAINT OF A NUISANCE. The Rev. Mr. Young attended to complain of the emu- vium arising from the Kibby brook in Liipn-street. Some conversation upon the complaint followed, and at length Mr. Cutterell was ordered to flush the stream spoken of. THB CATTLE DISBASB. Mr. Philip Morgan said that the committee of the Agricultural Associatijn had resolved upon requesting the Commissioners to adopt all possible precautionary mea- sures to prevent diseased beasts being brought into the town, while they would suggest the appointment, by the Commissioners, of an inspector to inspect and examine all cattle offered for sale, more especially at the fair to be held on the 25:h inst. This matter was referred to the Street Committee, and the meeting was adjourned to the following Thursday.

PONTNE WYNYDD. THE IRON WORKS.—Stock taking, &c., has been busily carried on at these works this week, and rumour hath it that they will soon pass into the hands of the Ebbw Vale Company Limited. We trust the furnaces so long idle will soon be in full work, and that the neighbourhood will reap the benefits it has so long been deprived of.

ABERSYCHAN. NUISANCEs.-The Local Government Board requires a little more energy than it has hitherto displayed in looking to the sanitary state of the locality. With two heavy rates made this year, our streets (with the exception of the main thoroughfare) are filthy beyond expression, and the odours arising from every conceivable nuisance existing therein, are certainly highly .calculated to breed cholera and fevers ad lib. The ratepayers should see to this, and the Board should look to the interests of the inhabitants by working up the Irish rows, and issuing a few sanitary rules for the guidance of the inhabitants. CHAPEL ANNIVERSARIES.—On Sunday, services in connection with the Sunday School of the Congrega- tionalists, were held here. The Rev. J. Jenkins preached morning and afternoon, and Mr. Dawson, of Newport, delivered an excellent discourse in the evening. The members of this newly established church meet at pre- sent in a club-room, and are working earnestly for the good cause. We wish them every success, and trust they will, ere long, be able to build a chapel, as there is ample room in this locality. The Shiloah Chapel was kindly lent for the afternoon service. The children and friends sat down to an excellent tea on Monday evening. Services were also held at the Primitive Methodist Chapel on Sun- day, and collections made towards defraying the expense of alterations and improvements recently made.

PONTYPOOL. THE WELSH FLANNEL TRADE.—There has of late been some little excitement in this trade, owing to the workmen expressing a determination to have some altera- tion with regard to their wages, and although the masters hardly felt justified in granting the demand, from the great competition and other disadvantageous circum- stances, yet they have shewn a very commendable desire to meet the wishes of the men. In connection with the subject, an influential meeting of the manufacturers was held at the Clarence Hotel, in this town, on Wednesday last, at which Mr. Henry Anthony, Caerphilly, was called to the chair, and Mr. John Howells, Mynyddysllwyn, to the vice-chair. The business was merely of a routiue character. The first proposition was made by Mr. Ro- berts, Aberdare, seconded by Mr. R. G. James, Argoed, and passed unanimously, and it provided that the journey- men weavers should have their request in reference to the "stretch" question, and the advance was to take place from this date (20th September). It was proposed by Mr. T. F. Harris, Llanover, seconded by Mr. J. Hunt, Aber- came, and passed unanimously, that every weaver should give his master a fortnight's notice before leaving his em- ployment. It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously carried, that a general meeting of the Welsh flannel manufacturers be held at Caerphilly on the first Thursday in December next, when a general attendance of the trade is expected, and it is supposed that the meetings after that date' will be held quarterly. The customary votes of thanks having been accorded to the Chairman and Vice- Chairman, the meeting separated. We have only to add that Mr. T. F. Harris, Gwenffrwd, Llanover, has been appointed secretary of the Union, and of him informa- tion may be obtained in respect to the anticipated meeting and all other matters. CRICKET.—A well-contested game of this nature was played on the Pontypool ground on Tuesday last, between elevens of the Blaenavon and Pontypool clubs. Thè Blaenavon team having won the toss they sent their opp, nents first to the wickets, who, in the face of some vigilant fielding, made a good score of 55. In this innings, Mr- E.G. Edwards made a'tine drive for six, and Mr. 1. Byrde obtained two threes in capital style. On suc- ceeding their antagonists, the Blaenavon men obtained score of 41, which included some excellent batting on the part of Mr. W. Williams and others. In the second in- nings, the Pontypoolinns obtained 30 runs, and their oppo- nents only obtained 28 runs, leaving the former the win- ners by 16 runs. It may be said of the Blaenavon mf" I' that they possessed an advantage in having three gocd players from Abergavenny amongst them, which appeared to give them a good deal of confidence, but yet it failed to carry them through. Amongst the Pontypooi players we observed Master J. C. Hanbury, of Pontypooi- park, who very cleverly caught Mr. Saunders, in the 8t'('ood innings, and his fielding generally was much admired; aud we may also mention that the bowling of Messrs. F. Byrne, E. G. Edwards, and Pitt, on the same side, was very good; whilst that of Messrs. W. Williams, Pierce, and Davies, on the other sidt] was highly commendable. In conclu- sion it may ba jtbserved that this was the return match- both games having been very cleverly won by the Ponty- pool. The following is the score :— PONTTPOOL. First innings. Second innings. H. James, b. Walker 4 b. V. VVilliatns 7 R. Byrde, b. Pierce. 1 b. E. Lhivies 1". Bryde, stumped Walker 12 b. E. Davies (I E. G. Edwards, run out 11 b. W. Williams 0 E. Fowler, b. Pierce 0 not out 3 C. Pitt, b. Pierce., 0 b. W. Williams 2 I). Jenkins, b. Davies 6 b. E. Davies A. Edwards, run out 0 b. E. Davies (' J. C. Hanbury, b. Davies 1 runout 0 J. Williams, b. Pierce 0 b. Davies 4 F. Probyn, not out 0 b. E. Davies 5 Byes 7, leg byes 1, wides 12. 20 byes 6, wides 1 7 55 30 BLABN Å YON. First innings. Second innings. J. E. Pie; ce, b. Pitt 3 b. Pitt 5 Walker, 1. b. w., b. F. Bryde 1 run out 5 D. Pierce, c. E. G. Edwards, b. Pitt 6 b. Pitt 1 Grieves, c. R.Bryde, b. F. Byrde 0 run out 0' E. Davies, c. Fowler, b.F. Byrde 6 runout 2 T. Charles, b. F. Byrde 2 b. E. G. Edwards D. Davies, b. C. Pitt.„ 2 b. E. G.Edwards. 1 W. Williams, not out. 6 b. E. G. Edwards 0 It. Saunders, run out 5 c. J. C. Hanbury, b. Pitt 3 S. A. Braine, b. E. G. Edwards 0 not out 5 J. Parry; 1. b. w.; b. E. G. Ed- wards 0 run out Ó Byes 8, wides 2. 10 byes. 5 41 ? Umpires Mr. A. Goolden and Mr. W. Sewell. TOWN HALL, SATITRDAT, before H. M. KENNARD, Esq., and JOHN THOMPSON, Esq. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE.— Wm. Blight was. charged with having left his horse and cart in the public streelS of Pontypool, without any one in care of them. on the 15th inst. The charge was supported by the Clerk of the Local Government Board, who said that the team had been in the street about two hours and a half, and 118 no one was looking after it, considerable danger was Ap- prehended from the horse turning round in the street- Defendant said be had something in the cart to leave for a man, but couldn't find him. He waS convicted in the penalty of lu#. including costs. WAGES.—James Crane appeared at the instance of James Flowers, for the non-payment of wages. Air-, Alexander jsovvarcio oypouwd for defendant. The sum- mons was dismissed, complainant being told tuat be must summon another man, named Tovey, conjointly with Crane, as ho was a partner in the contract under which the work was done. NEGLECTING W oRK.-Rees Thomas, who had been apprehended at Dowlaig, was charged with having ne- glected the employment of the Ebbw Vale Iron Co., 2$ Abersychan. On the application of Mr. Evans, who ap- pjeared to prosecute, the prisoner was remanded until Monday. THREATS.—James Davies was summoned for having used threats towards Maria Kingsley, and was bound over to keep the peace towards her, and pay 9s. 6d. costs. STINKING FISH !—Henry Paller appeared at the instant of the Local Government Board for having exposed uf wholesome herrings for sale, in Pontypool market, on the night of Saturday last. Sergeant Brooke, inspector of nuisances, deposed to having been attracted to the her- rings by their stinking odour, and on examining them be found they were entirely unfit for human food. lit. Cuthbertson, surgeon, having confirmed the evidence Of last witness, defendant said that the herrings were fit far human food, and produced the invoice, which shewed they had been salted and sent from Whitby, on the 5th inst. A witness, named Henry Harris, deposed to having bought and cooked some of the herrings, and that they were a* good as any he had ever tasted. The Chairman at length said, it was a case the Bench looked upon in a very seriou* light, but considering the fact of the weather being so hot, and other circumstances, defandant would not be fined lie heavily as he otherwise might have been. Convicted ill the penalty of 40s, including costs. WAGES AGAIN.—J. T. Wightman, coal proprietor, Blaendare, was summoned by a workman named Baffl- field, for an amount alleged to be due to him for wages- Mr. Alexander Edwards appeared for complainant. A* defendant acknowledged that he owed complainant the sum of dBl 8s. 3d., an order for the payment of that amount, with the expenses, was made on defendant. CBUELTT TO ANIMALS.—The man Bamjield (the com- plainant in the preceding case) was then charged by ldr- Wightman with cruelty to one of his donkeys, employed for hauling purposes in his coal-pit. It seemed that de- fendant had the animal from the stable on the morning of the 18th ult., at which time it was sound, and on hi* bringing it back it was discovered to have been cruelly used. Mr. A. EdwardEr contended that as there was n" direct evidence to criminate defendant he ought to have the benefit of the doubt in the case, and be discharged-a suggestion which the Bench adopted, merely observing that whether defendant was guilty or not, must be left to his own conscience. ANOTHER WAGES CASB.-The Ebbw Vale Iron Com- pany was charged by a lad named Emanuel Probyn, of Abersychan, with the non-payment of 6s. 8d., due for fout "turns," at Is. 8d. a "turn." Mr. Evans appeared f«" defendants. After hearing the evidence, the Bench madf an order on defendants for payment of the amount claimedr together with expenses. THE POKER.—Reuben Bowers appeared at the instance of Thomas Jenkins, for having assaulted him. It seemed that some words arose between the parties upon complai- nant, who is a carrier for the Monmouthshire Railway Co., delivering a parcel to defendant, who refused to pay the carriage-on the grounds that the contents of the parcel, which was meat, had become deteriorated in consequence of complainant delaying the delivery of it. The ChairIDal1 said, after hearing the evidence, there was no doubt but that an assault had been committed, and defendant would therefore be fined 10s. including costs. DBUNKENKEBS, kc.— Wm. Beynon and Thomas JOOOS were charged, on the information of P.C. Perrott, with creating a breach of the peace by fighting in the publip streets, at Blaenavon, The Chairman intimated the de- termination of the Bench to put a stop to these unseewlY exhibitions, and fined defendants 10s. each including cosW- Daniel Smith and Wm. Thomas were also charged with disorderly conduot at Blaenavon. It appeared that both these parties were engaged in the innocent rP-l amuserneD of thrashing their wives, when, upon the police interfering' they became riotous. Bmith was convicted in 10s. inolu- ding costs, and Thomas was committed for 14 days. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—John Williams was charge,, with having attempted to commit suicide by drowning himself, at Blaenafon. Defendant, who appeared not to W exactly "right," it seemed, had got drunk, and wbils*1^ that state made the attempt on his life. As he not to be guilty of a like offence in future he was <*li" charged on the payment of 6s. 6d. costs. V AGRANcy.-Evan Edwards, an elderly man, ,!Iif charged, on the information of P.C. Butler, with having committed an act of vagrancy by sleeping out of doors o the previous night, at Blaenavon. Defendant was reported to be in a very filthy state, and covered with vermin to such an extent as to make him all alive." He was com- mitteci for sevi, days. DISHONEST. WORKMEN.—Joseph Davies and G Stittori, were charged with having stolen 301bs. of iron, tbØ property of F. G. Grice. From the evidence of P.C. Vaun, and the admission of the men themselves, it would seem that the iron was taken so as to inorease the yield of s0™ iron the defendants had in the furnace. They were eo mitted for seven days each. Printed m/l Published by the Proprietor, WXX-I-IAM