The Cardiff Times

• £ CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. '*Ji W. SPIRIDION, 2j JEWELLER, SILVERSMITH, Ac., ti*P TkPne No. 24, Duk^'Street, Cardiff ?4 K respectfully to announce that he has just re- oti CH A Tx?17ed a VCI7 rare Selection of WATCHES. dk auitaii/ an(* JEWELLERY, of the Newest Designs^ > Gi foimJPRESENTS at this Season, which will be titi Ln»« with Taste, Elegance, and Finish, at the west Remunerative Prices. t'li Inspection is particularly requested. 1255 A T r T, Notice to Creditors. J\ i Persons having any Claims upon the Estate of hon., jmes Cray, late of Cardiff, baker, deceased, are 'W f j t.° se"d the same in to Mr. RICHARD CORY, dministrator of the said Estate, on or before the 1st £ 0f,-JiIiyARY. 1859. Cardiff, Dec. 7,1858. 1240 ■^le Estate of the late Mr. William Cook. jSjOTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all persons \Vir T Claims against the Estate of the Tate Mr ♦ou, COOK, of the Pine Apple Inn, Crockherb- fev' arer.required to forward them to Mr. SAMUEL vans, 27, Tredegar-street, on or before MONDAY the 20th of DEcEMDE Rjnstant; and all persons indebted to 'He said estate, are requested to pay the same forthwith. SAMUEL EVANS, g Cardiff, Dec. 9th, 185S. Executor of the Estate. '( 1251 VICE-CONSULAT DE FRANCE. If Notice to the Coal Merchants. THE French Vice-Consul informs the Csal Merchants -JL of this Town that an ADJUDICATlONwill take P'ace at Cherbourg, on the 27th of DECEMBKR, 1853, for ^500,000 KILOGRAMMES of STEAM COAL, to be ueUvered at Cherbourg. at th ^ersons wishing to obtain particulars can get them "le French CONSUL'S OFFICE, from Eleven to Four every day. 1239 NEWPORT. C1 To Drainage Contractors and Others ONSTANTLY on Sale, a quantity of STONE WARE DRAIN PIPES, at J. Guilder and Contractor, Hereford-place, Caerleon-road, .near the Bridge-gate, consisting'of 15, 12, 9, 6, 4, and 3 lr»ch; together with all requisite bends and junctions. 1227 J Railway Wagons for Hire. O AIL WAY Companies and Freighters are informed AV that the Birmingham Wagon Company (Limited) iø lias RailwayWagons. for hire. Apply to the SECRETARY, w 3, Newhall-street, Birmingham. 546 m £ 20,000 to be Advanced immediately, !3 TN Small Sums from £ 250 upwards, for long or short 2 0f uPon tangible security, at the Branch Office VL ra Perpetual Investment Land and Building Society, m frf May, 1851), 37, New Bridge-street, Black- 's a,,ar^i London Prospectuses, Forms of Application, and I 1 °ther particulars can be obtained. I W. BURFIELD, LOCAL MANAGER. Alma Cottage, Heath, Cardiff. 1225 JOHN WINSTONE, t WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, CARDIFF. STORES—7 & 8, TRINITY-STRKET. I)OTTLED ALE, PORTER, AND CIDER, for -13 Exportation and Home Consumption. 642 LOU I S BAR NET T, FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE OFFICE, 34, Herbert-street, Cardiff. i HPHE highest price given forall kindsof Foreign Moneys. J- Most Money Lent on Plate, Watches, Jewellery, all kinds of valuable property. 1121 MACDONALD'S timber, DEAL, AND BOARD YARD WYNDHAM-PLACE, CANTON. SPRUCE, PINE, MEJIEIi, RED DEAL, AND SEASONED BOARDS. 876 [A CARD.] At_ MB. T. H. LYNDON, AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER, HOUSE AGENT, &c., 80, St. Mary-street (Reading-Room Offices) CARDIFF. — AGENT for the PHCENIX FIRE OFFICE. MR. LYNDON has for Sale by. Private Contract a small FREEHOLD PROPERTY, of abou'2$ with cottages standing thereon, producing upwards £ 40 per annum. Also, three Freehold Cottages and s^deus, and a square field of about one acre. MR. LYNDON has to let several pleasantly situated and convenient Villa Residences, and several at Canton and R.ath. Rents, £ 30 per annum ^jjapwards. lttR. T. WEBBER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. ]yTR' T WEBBER, House Agent, 80, St. Mary- -L street, Cardiff, begs to direct attention to the fbl- Owing:— 881 To lie Let: FOUR capital, well-finished HOUSES, in Mount -1 Stuart-square, Bute Docks, containing four bed- rooms, drawing, sitting, and living-rooms, kitchen, scullery, china and servants' pantries; servants' and best closets replete, with every convenience. Also, comfortable Furnished Apartments for a lady and gentleman. A HOUSE in Loudon-square. Four bed-rooms, drawing-room, parlour, sitting-room, two kitchen*. !i8arden. Rent moderate. with Shop, Parlour, Kitchen, and four _^A^ijearo ras, in System-street, Splotland, £ oath. A HOUSE with Shop, Sitting-room, Bakehouse. four Bedrooms, in a good business situation possession immediately. ONE HOUSE at the Top of Shakespeare-street, con- taining five rooms each, with gardens. AT BRIGHTON, Surrey.— An excellent RESI- DENCE in Norfolk-terrace, comprising Drawing *n<l Dining-rooms, Library, four principal Bedrooms, H'o Dressing-rooms, four Attics, Housekeeper's room, ^nd useful domestic offices with immediate possession. AT CANTON.—A HOUSE, containing Shop, Living room, three Bedrooms, Bakehouse, with Oven and harden. A HOUSE at the Top of Severnrroad, containing six rooms and wash-house, with garden. A HOUSE in Milton-street. TWO HOUSES at Penarth To be Sold: SEVERAL Lots of cheap and substantially-built t»eT kPROPERTY, in different parts of the town and 'ghbourhood, well worthy the attention of capitalists, O Applications for any of the above to be made at the ftice any day from 10 to 7. Communications by post Promptly attended to. 881 ^SALES BY MR. 3OTETT. ItR. BENNETT'S AUCTION ROOMS, MU 42> BUTE-STREET. NNETT ^as taken the above extensive pre- mises, situate in one of the principal thoroughfares, •»nere goo s c'every description are received for absolute fa ^Jr' o particularly requests attention to the for « u° 6 s. made for warehousing goods sent Charges' C°mmSS1°n °f Ten P« Cent, including all 1^° no t0 bC Stfin t4 the rooms> a Wooden JV CRANE with new Blocks and Rope comnlete • thp Wooden VASES which won the prize at Great Exhibition of 1851, for their rustic beauty feet 7ery excellent Counters with mahogany tops, 10 feet i g by 2 feet wide> w5tl112 drawers-the other 8 W r.ng by 2 wWe, with nine drawers; a very excel- canit nearly new (Bartlett's largest size); a M n1 (Bartlet^) Counter Scale with China Slab, cost RoJ 5 a caP»tal Weighing Machine; and an excellent ablt i° Lo° Table. The vvnole will be sole remark- CjIIo KAYE'S WOESDELL'S pills, est KI- universally used for the restoration and esPeoion • ltnent health on a sure and lasting basis A 10 CaSeS °f Asthma Nervousness Bilious Disorders Rheumatism owel Complaints Stomach Diseases Pe.b.lhty. Ulcers NIFCTLON &c &c by an haveonce tried are never without tliera. Seld Is. all chemists and other dealers in patent medicines, a 2 2s. 9d. and 4a. Gd. Depot, 22, Bread-street 779 ECONOMIC TAILORING AND GENERAL OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, MANCHESTER-HOUSE, HAYES CARDIFF. i J. SANDER, IN addressing his Friends and the Public generally, begs to tender his hearty thanks to his numerous Customers for the very liberal support that they have given him since his commencement in the TAILORING and GENERAL OUTFITTING BRANCHES, about two years since, and hopes by economical charges for Bespoke Work and getting up the Garments in a Superior and Fashionable Style, and seeking to give satisfaction in every possible Way, to secure an increased amount of confidence and patronage. A variety of NEW MATERIALS for Over-Coats. First-Class Black Doe Trousers, made to order, 17s. In the READY MADE GOODS, we are making continual improvements, and as we manufacture, almost without exception, our Entire Stock of Clothing, and doing our Business for Ready Money, we are in a position to com- pete with most of the Largest Firms in the kingdom. CHILDREN'S CLOTHING for all Ages, in various descriptions. A large Stock of Cheap CAPS. Waterproof CLOTHING, Woollen and Cotton SHIRTS and DRAWERS, TIES, SCARFS, BRACES, &c., &c. Wholesale Customers for Ready made, and Tailors for Cloths. Trimmings, &c., supplied at Wholesale Pnces. 1122 SUPERIOR STOCK OF NEW PIANO-FORTES. JUST RECEIVED, a Very superior Stock of New PIANO-FORTES, in Rosewood and French Walnut cases from 25 to 50 guineas each, to be seen at MR. GEORGE MATTHEWS'S, 48, ADAM-STREET, CARDIFF. 1073 PIANO-FORTES, HARMONIUMS, &c. PIANO-FORTES, by COLLARD, COLI.ARD, and BROAPWOOD SONS, at from FORTY GUINEAS each HARMONIUMS for the School-room, SIX GUINEAS each. NEW PATENT HARMONIUMS for the Drawing-room, beautifully toned with swells and other important improvements. Terms equally or more advantageous than the London Houses. COTTAGE PIANO-FORTES (warranted) of full cempass, TWENTY-FIVE GUINEAS each. ADDRESS PHILIP J. SMITH, Musical Instrument Dealer, No. 35, Park-street, Bristol. 787 CHEAP PROVISION ESTABLISHMENT, (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL) BUTE-STREET, CORNER OF CHARLOTTE-STREET. T) TAVERNER begs to inform the inhabitants of CARDIFF and Neighbourhood that he has OPENED the Pto above Establishment for the Sale of BUTTER, CHEESE, BACON, &c., and trusts, by supplying Goods of the very best description at the lowest prices for cash, to secure a share of public patronage. 829 THE NOTED ESTABLISHMENT TO GET A FIRST-RATE TOP COAT. D. JOT HAM, WOOLLEN DRAPER, TAILOR, AND OUT-FITTER, 2 4, ST. MABY-STSEET, CARDIFF, DJOTHAM respectfully solicits an inspection of his new Materials of TOP COATS. o' He strongly re- JL7. commends the Mohair, Crocodile, Parisian, Elephant, Beaver, and superior Witneys, which for style, quality, and workmanship, cannot be surpassed. Agent for FORD'S EUnEKA SHIRTS. 805 AUTUMN AND WINTER FASHIONS IN LINEN, WOOLLEN, AND FANCY DRAPERY GOODS. JAMES SANDER, MANCHESTER HOUSE, HAYES, CARDIFF, BEGS to state to his Friends and the Public that he has lately returned from London, and has now ready a Larce and Well-assorted STOCK of New and decidedly CHEAP GOODS, in CHINILLI, PAISLEY, and WOOL SHAWLS, MANTILLAS, MANTLES, and DRESS GOODS; a Lot of Very Cheap FLOUNCED DRESSES, from 7s. lid.; other FANCY DRESSES, FANCY SKIRTS, BONNETS, and HATS; a Large Lot of Very Chep BONNET RIBBONS, at 6fd., really worth notice. Also, a GOOD STOCK of BROAD and NARROW CLOTHS, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETS, QUILTS, with all other PLAIN GOODS, and J. S. desires SPECIAL ATTENTION to the fact that he is more than ever determined to sell Goods of every description as cheap as it is possible for them to be bought at any Establishment in the Town. Agent for a London Cap Front Manufacturer. Please inspect our Stock of Cap Fronts. J. S. returns his sincere and grateful thanks to all his kind supporters for the very liberal share of patronage which has been his to enjoy during his three years' residence in Cardiff, and having now completed his present im- provements for the better accommodatian of his increasing trade, an early inspection of the new goods is solicited, and by strict adherence to truthfulness, and supplying goods of thorough good value, he hopes to gain increasing esteem, confidence, and support. Dated, October, 1858. 1124 » J. G 0 V E R, WHEELWRIGHT AND GENERAL SMITH, MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OF CARTS, WAGONS, AND SPRING TRAPS, ST. MARY.STREET, CARDIFF (NEAR THE SOUTH WALES RAILWAY STATION). J GOVER respectfully tenders his acknowledgments to his numerous patrons during the many years he has • carried on business at the Wharf, Cardiff, and begs to assure them and the public generally, that he conti- nues to execute all orders with well-seasoned wood, in the best workmanship, with the utmost despatch, and on the most reasonable terms, at his enlarged Manufactory, near the South Wales Railway Station, Cardiff. Every description of Hard Wood, Oak, Ash, Elm, and Deal Timbers, in the round or in boards and planks. Oak Spokes, Ash and Elm Felloes, Patent Axles and Springs, and Lancewood Shafts, manufactured on the premises. The Trade supplied on reasonable terms. 624 LOCKSMITH, GUNSMITH, BELL-HANGER, &c. J JACOBS, LOCKSMITH, GUNSMITH, BELL-HANGER, and GAS-FITTER, 32, Wharton-street, begs to inform • the gentry and inhabitants of CARDIFF and its vicinity, that he has commenced in the above branches, and hopes by strict personal attention and moderate charges, to merit that portion of public patronage it wi|l always be his study to deserve. Fancy Iron Work of every description, for Parks and Pleasure Grounds. Iron Railings, Balconies, Wire Fencing, &c.,nxed on the most improved principle. J. J. erects a convenient Apparatus for conveying HotWater to all parts of a dwelling-house for supplying Baths. All Bell-hanging by J. J. will be kept in repair two years without charge. A large assortment of Second-hand Gas Fittings and Piping for sale. A CELLAR, 18 feet by 14, with good rolling-way, to be Let, on the same premises. 1081 CARDIFF CEMENT ORNAMENTAL WORKS, NEAR THE CUSTOM HOUSE, CORNER OF THE RAILWAY BRIDGE BIDDISS & CO., ARCHITECTURAL MOULDERS, BEG to call the attention of Architects, Builders, and others to their Stock of TRUSSES VASES PFMTliP FLOWERS, CHIMNEY POTS, &c. b MODELS EXECUTED FROM DESIGNS. Cement Plaster, Laths, Ridges, Chimney-pieces, &c. 228 BRITISH PROVIDENT LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1850.) CHIEF OFFICE-4, CHATHAM-PLACE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON. CAPITA L—0 NE MILLION. SOUTH WALES BRANCH—B U T E R O A D CARDIFF. NEWPORT AGENCY—34, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT. AGENT—GEORGE WILLIAMS. THIS COMPANY embraces all the modern improvements and advantages in the system of Life Assurance, every -L description of risk being taken contingent on human life. The Life Policies of this Company are indisputable, and not liable to forfeiture through inability to keep up the payments, every precaution being taken previous to issuing the Policy. Policies are issued free of Stamp Duty. 80 per Cent. Profits divided amongst the Assured. Premiums may be deducted in the returns for the Income Tax. ANNUAL PREMIUM FOR THE ASSURANCE OF jglOO. AGE- 25 30 35~ 40 45 50 With Profits £ 2 0 6 £ 2 5 3 £ 2 12 0 £ 3 4 11 9 J°i q i Without Profits— 1 17 6 2 2 11 2 9 7 2 1 ^3 } n 4 5 2 JAMES MOLINEUX, Local Manager. Fire Agents wanted. Applications to be addressed'to the Branch Office, Cardiff. Upwards of 1,000 Life Policies have been issued by this Company since March, 1857 516 .L.W. GENERAL PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT AND CARDIFF TIMES OFFICE. MESSRS. DUNCAN & WAR1^ Proprietors and Publishers of the CARDIFF TIMES, rsspectfully inform the Public of Cardiff and South Wales generally, that they execute LETTER-PRESS PRINTING in all its departments with e'ega^ accuracy and despatch, at the lowest prices consistent with these absolute conditions. B,e\ni,t'lemS Je'« J°^g oP ^hiLH ^r\iand hav,.nS recently Purchased an extensive and well-selected Plant of Jobbing and Book rype, combmed with the most improved Machinery, they are in a position to execute all orders in a style of workmanship and with adegree of facility hitherto unknown in this part of the country. Public Companies, Colliery Proprietors, Ship Brokers, Auctioneers, Benefit Societies, Authors, and Tradesmen, requiring a large amount of printing, will find considerable advantages at this Establishment as compared with those of Bristol and other distant towns. c STATIONERY FOR PUBLIC OFFICES SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. LEDGERS AND ACCOUNT BOOKS Ruled and Bound to pattern in the most accurate and substantial manner, at the lowest remunerative prices. CARDIFF TIMES OFFICE, 17. ST. MARY-STREET. C. ASTON, HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER. IMPORTANT. TO ALL SUFFERING FROM SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. CALL AT C. ASTCN'S AND GET ONE OF HIS CELEBRATED 10v 6d. SHORT NAPS. N.B.—Hats made to order any shape or weight, on the shortest notice. THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT OF CAPS IN WALES will be found AT C. ASTON'S, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. CONUNDRUM. WHYi P OLICEMAN ASLEEP ON HIS BEAT LIKE ASTON'S CELEBRATED 10s. Cd. HATS?— Because it is a SHORT NAP UMBRELLAS UMBRELLAS UMBRELLAS THE Public of Cardiff and vicinity are respectfully invited to call at C. ASTON'S to inspect an immense assortment of UMBRELLAS just received from one of the best London Makers, comprising SCOTCH, GINGHAM, ALPACCA, and SILK (Whalebone & Patent Steel Frames), which are selling at prices that will defy competition. 0 C. ASTON) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTORY, 17 8T. MAl' Y -STIlEI' CA.RDIfF r NEW SHIPPING JOURNAL. On SATURDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1859, WILL BE PUBLISHÈD THE CARDIFF SHIPPING GAZETTE. THE Cardiff Shipping and Mercantile Gazette will be published every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY Morning, containing a List of Vessels Entered and Cleared, Imports and Exports, Maritime Extracts, and all other Information connected with the Marine and Mercantile Interests of Cardiff. Specimen Copies may be had by applying at the Cardiff Times Office, where orders for Copies and Advertisements are received. Proprietors and Publishers-DUNcAN and WARD. Office-St. Mary-street. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, TOWN HALL, CARDIFF. BY KIND PERMISSION OF C. C. WILLIAMS, ESQ., MAYOR. M R. J. MAC RONE (Organist of St. Mary's Church, Cardiff) has the honour to announce an EVENING CONCERT OF VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, AT THE ABOVE ROOMS, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1858. VOCAHSTS Miss LEA (from the Blind Asylum, Bristol). Messrs. FISHER and LEA. Mr. J. MACRONE'S GLEE CLASS. INSTUMENTALISTS Mr. G. F. DAYIS'S Celebrated CAMBRIAN SEPTETTE BAND, (Which won the First Prize at the Llangollen Eisteddfod). Solo Harp-Mr. G. F. DAVIS. Flute-Messrs. LEWIS and QUELCH. Piano-forte—Messrs. MACRONE, BULGEN, and FISHER. CONDUCTOR—Mr. J. MACRONE. fggT ADMISSION—Front Seats, Is.; Back Seats, OJ. Tickets to be had of Mr. J. MACRONE, 02, Frederick- street; and of Mr. W. DAYIES, Town Hall. Doors open at Half-past Seven, Concert to commence at Eight precisely. 1262 GLAMORGAN HO USE. WM. LEWIS, TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, 10, SMITH-STREET, CARDIFF, BEGS most respectfully to inform his numerous supporters and the public generally that he has just received his NEW and EXTENSIVE STOCK of GOODS, which comprises the most modern design and best quality of CLOTHS, DOEKSINS, CHEVIOTS, SCOTCH TWEEDS, and English and French WHITNEYS of endless variety. All orders entrusted to him will be immediately and carefully executed, and in the most modern style. P.S.—Having had great experience in Gentlemen's Liveries, all such favours conferred will be completed on th most moderate terms.. 1114 NEW FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL. P. R I C H A R D S, CUSTOM HOUSE HOTEL, CANAL BRIDGE, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally, that this Hotel is NOW OJPEN, fitted up in an'elegant style for the accommodation of Families and Travellers. From its central position and_proximity to the South Wales Railway Station, it is peculiarly adapted for parties arriving and leaving by that line while Omnibuses are constantly passing to the Docks, and the TafF Vale and Rhymney Railways. Breakfasts, Dinners, Teas, Chop* and Steaks, at the shortest notice, and on moderate terms. Strong Beer, Pale Ale, and Extra Stout Porter, in draught and bottle. Families supplied with small casks. 1171 RHYMNEY HOTEL, AND A. BUCHAN'S RHYMNEY BREWERY STORES, ADAM-STREET, CARDIFF. I^HIS Hotel is now opened and replete with every comfort, and from its close proximity t# the Railway Station is well situated forthe convenience of parties travelling by the Rhymney Railway. Good Sitting and Bed Rooms, with well-aired Beds. Breakfast, Dinner, Tea, Chops, and Steaks, at the shortest notie and on reasonable terms. Wines, Spirits, and Cigars of first-rate quality. Omnibusses and Cabs meet every train in conjunction with theSouth Wales Railway and the Packets. Good Stabling and Lock-up Yard and Coach House. The Morning Advertiser," Bristol Mercury," Cardiff Guardian," and other papers taken in. The celebrated Rhymney Strong Beer, Pale Ale, and Extra Stout Porter, in draught and bottle. Families supplied with small casks. Orders taken at the Bar of the Hotel. October 1858. GEORGE HALE, AGENT. 1006 POTATOES! WPHOOLESTALAE TAND OREETASIL! POTATOES! SAMUfik LYLE has always on SALE at his STORES, BUTE TERRACE, adjoining the NATIONAL SCHOOLS, a large quantity of the Best Class NEW ENGLISH POTATOES. All orders above two cwt. delivered in town free- 803 1- OILS, COLOURS, &c. piASH BUYERS of OILS, COLOURS, PAINTS, WHITE-LEAD, VARNISHES, 8ic., ihoaU pur- F. J. DUGGAN, 32, MILK-STREET, BRISTOL, And thereby effect a saving of 5 to 15 per cent. on usual cash prices. All goods warranted to be the best of the description ordered. Prices free, per post, on application. 795 ===- ST. JUHN THOMAS AND CO., Publio Accountants, Law Stationers, Agents, &c., 59, LOUDON-SQUARE, CARDIFF. MERCHANTS AND TRADESMEN'S ACCOUNTS KEPT and balanced. Partnership Accounts settled and adjusted. OPPOSITION AND Private Arrangements between Debtors AND Creditors undertaken, and Insolvent Estates wound-up. wound-up. Bankrupts' and Insolvents' Petitions, Balance Sheets, Schedules, &c., &c., drawn and prepared for the pur- pose of passing their examinations. Engrossing, Copying, &c., &c., done for Solicitors and others. Rents and Book Debts collcctel, and Agency and Com mission Business done Oa liberal terms. Agents to the Lancashire Fire and Life," the "Norwich and London Accident and Casualty," the "Mercan- TI|E Guarantee, Debts Recovery, and Insurance" COMPANIES; and the Perpetual Investment Landai d jnvestment Building Society," London. ST. J- 1 ■ J;0*. having a general knowledge of Mer- cantile &N ner transactions, hope, by strict integrity and prompt execution of all matters entrusted to their care, T0,.M.E/" ? AND interest of the inhabitants and Solicitors of Cardiff. 921 Glenfieli Patent Starch, Used in the Royal Laundry. THE LACHES YE I;ESPECTFULLY informed that this Starch IS EXCLUSIVELY USED IN THE ITOYAL „ LAUNDRY, AND HER AJesty'S Laundress says, that although she has trie R'ce, and other Powder Starches, she has FOUND none of them equal to the GLENFIELD THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. WOTHERSPOQTJ & CO.Glasgow und London. 19 stJAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CORK AND CARDIFF OR NEWPORT. DECEMBER, 1858. A T^HE CORK STEAM-SHIP COMPANY'S Splendid New ■J £ LKLDLC4. Steamer 1 OSPEEY, 700 ions, 260 Horse Power, Captain CROFT, is intended to ply AS underneath, unless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence, WITH or without a Pilot, with liberty to Tow Vessels, during the month of DECEMBER, 1858. For CORK n CARDIFF AND NEWPORT. oaraitt, Saturday, 4th, at 5 Morning Saturday, 11th, at 8 Morning uarditt, Saturday, 18th, at 4 Afternoon Newport, Friday, 24th, at 7 £ Morning From CORK FOR CARDIFF AND NEWPORT. Newport, Wednesday 8th, at at Afternoon Cardiff, Wednesday, 15th, at 9A Morning N.EVV'R^EDNESDSY, 22nd at H Morning Cardiff, Wednesday 29th at 10 Morning PASSENGERS' FARES:—Best Cabin, 17s. 6d.; Deck, I ?* ^WARD'S Fees.) Return Cabin Ticket, availa- ble for One Month, 27s. 0d. The Lakes of Kiliarney are within a few hours' distance by rail from Cork. Horses, Carriages, Live Stock, and Goods intended for Shipment should be alongside One Hour before the time The Company give NOTICE that they will not be account- able tor 1 assengers' Luggage unless the value thereof be declaied, and Freight paid accordingly, at the time of shipment; and that Passengers from CARDIFF or NEW- TORT must obtain their Tickets at the Offices before going on board. For Freight or Passage apply at the Company's OFFICE, Cork; or to their Agents, Messrs. OWEN and DOWNING, Ship-Brokers, Bute Docks, Cardiff; BENSON and MADDOCKS, Merchants Great 1 DO PORT OF SHOREHAM PUBLIC NEWS ROOM. W. G. TRANGMAR, PROPRIETOR. THE Cardiff1 Times regularly filed. Captains of ves- sels trading to this Port will find the above room supplied with upwards of Sixty Papers per week, and in addition to conveniences for writing, reading, &c., from its central situation (nearly adjoining the Post'Office and Custom House), will always serve as an address for letters or telegraphic messages. Captains' Subscription, 5s. per annum. 1071 IMPORTANT. IF YOU WANT TO BORROW MONEY, AT A CHEAP AND EAS) RATE, GO TO MR. WILLIAM WILLIAM S'S, 16, DOCK-STREET, NEWPORT, MON., And Insure Your Life, AND, with Security, you can have any Amount from £ 50 up to £ 800, Repayable by Half-yearly Instal- ments, in Three Years, with moderate interest. 352 POSITIVE NOTICE. New Pupils received daily for One Month longer. WRITING. FINE HAND-WRITING—loo Persons made beau- tiful and finished WRITERS in CARDIFF during the past two months. The example of wise men is visible philosophy." Upon such data I call attention to the advantages de- rived by both sexes, old and young, from my instruction. Thus a beautiful, free. expeditious, and permanent style of Writing, applicable to every purpose of life and busi- ness, is taught to every person who comes forward, even to the meanest capacity, in Eight Lessons of one hour each. SHORT-HAND.—This delightful art taught?! so as to enable the writer to follow the most fluent speaker. Ladies attended to exclusively at their own hours. BANK OF ENGLAND.—The Clerks of the Bank of England were instructed by Professor Smart. For a highly finished handwriting app y to Professor SMART and COMPANY, NO 2, DUKE-STREET, (next door to the GUARDIAN Office,) Cardiff. 1194 Patent Fire-Proof Safes. PRICE'S PATENT FIRE-RESISTING (212 De- JL grees) and THIEF-PROOF SAFES, with Drill- proof Doors, and Gunpowder-proof Unpickable Locks, are allowed by scientific and practical judges to be the best constructed, strongest, and cheapest safeguards in the world against Thieves, Burglars, and Fire. Works— Wolverhampton London Depot-24, St. Swithins Lane, E. C. Illustrated Price Lists free by post. AGENTS: Cardiff, Mr. J. T. BARRY, Jeweller, Duke-street. Newport, Mr. J. BOTIIAMLEY, Auctioneer, High-street Fleece Mills, Bradford, Nov. 29th, 1858. Mr. George Price, Cleveland Safe Works, "SIR, We have much pleasure in offering our willing testimony to the great value and practical utility of your Safes in case of Fire. In the late disastrous confla- grationat our place your Safe was upwards of two hours in the hottest and most raging part of the flames, besides receiving the weight of several looms falling directly upon it from the third story above, yet on its recovery from the ruins we found the books, &c., completely pre- served.—Yours respectfully, J. BOOTH & Co." 1238 Glenfield Patent Starch, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, And pronounced by Her Majestv's Laundress to be TIIE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all Chandlers, Grocers, &c., &c. 19o Servants' Register Offices Superseded. THE Columns of the CARDIFF TIMES are the best medium for SERVANTS WANTING PLACES- The Charge for such announcements is only SIXPENCE. Domestic Servants and Persons of all classes wanting 1 Situations liave only to observe the rule we have laid dow,n-a A beading and sixteen words—to insure the in- CHRISTMAS FRUIT. FI^E VALENCIA RAISINS* 8d. per lb. 600D FRUIT, The FINEST NEW IMPORTED since 1851, 4d. per lb. SELECTED AND ALL LARGE. No Higher Priqe. AT WELLS, RUSSELL, & Co., WHOLESALE FAMILY TEA ESTABLISHMENT 9, BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF, AND 39, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT. AS CHEAP AS IN 1851. FINEST ZANT CURRANTS, F 4d. per lb. FINE OLD DITTO, 8d. per lb., GOOD QUALITY. THE NOTED MIXED SPICE, 2d. per oz. AT WELLS, RUSSELL, & Co., WHOLESALE FAMILY TEA ESTABLISHMENT 9, BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF, AND 39, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT. AGTTLFLCENT CURRANTS, m 53. per lb., Particularly Pine; no Higher Price. CHOICE NEW VALENCIA RAISINS, Selected, and all large, 4d. per lb., No Higher Price. NEW CANDIED PEEL (Orange and Lemon), lOd. per lb. LONDON COMPOSITE CANDLES, 8d. per lb. AT WELLS, RUSSELL, & Co., WHOLESALE FAMILY TEA ESTABLISHMENT. 9, BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF, AND 39, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT. THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. NEW CANDIED PEEL (Orange & Lemon), lOd. per lb. THE FINEST MIXED SPICE, 2d. per oz. SPLENDID LUMP SUGAR, 6d. per lb. LONDON COMPOSITE CANDLES, 8d. per lb., AT WELLS, RUSSELL, & Co, WHOLESALE FAMILY TEA ESTABLISHMENT, 9, BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF, AND 39, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT. BRECON AND MERTHYR TYDFIL RAILWAY. Capital— £ 130,000. SHARES, X10 each. DEPOSIT, 5s. per Share. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. J. PARRY DE WINTON, Esq., Maesderwen, Breconshire. J. P. W. GWYNNE HOLFORD, Esq., Bucklantf, Brecon- shire, and Kilgwyn, Carmarthenshire. HENRY THOMAS, Esq., Llwynmadoc, Breconshire, Di* rector of the Vale of Neath Railway. G. T. CLARK, Esq., Dowlais House, Merthyr Tydfil. The Rev. WALTER JONES WILLIAMS, Brecon, and Cat, Breconshire. COLONEL PEARCE, K.H., Ffrwdgrech, Breconshire. JOHN BOYLE, Esq., Chairman of the Rhymney Railway. (With power to add to their number.) ENGINEERS. Messrs. BIRKENSIIAW AND CONYBEARE,22, Abingdon- street, Westminster. THE PLANS, SECTIONS, and BOOKS OF RE- JL FERENCE have been duly DEPOSITED, accord.. ing to the standing oidiers of Parliament. Prospectuses may be obtained at the Banks of Messrs. WILKINS and Co., at Brecon, Merthyr, and Cardiff; at the Offices of the Solicitors, Messrs. MAYBERY and Co., Brecon and the local Solicitors, Messrs. MORGAN and SMITH, Merthvr; and Mr. C. WALDRON, Cardiff; and the Secretary, WILLIAMS, Cardiff, to whom appli- cations for Shares should be addressed. 1241 93, FREDERICK-STREET, CARDIFF FREDERICK PETERS BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Cardiff and its vicinity that he has commenced BOOKBINDING in all its Branches, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and good workmanship, with moderate charges, to secure a share of their patronage and support. Please observe the address— 95, GREAT FREDERICK-STREET. 1166 STON'S CELEBRATED 10s. 6d. HATS! 963 CHEAP QUILTS AND COUNTERPANES 45 per Cent, under value. WHITE QUILTS, COUNTERPANES. s. d. s. d. 8. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. 21 yds 4 11.6 9.7 11 2 6.4 9.G I1.7 11 21 yds 5 11.7 11.9 6 4 1.5 11.7 I1.8 11 3 yds 6 I1.8 I1.10 6 7 6.9 11..11 9 T. M. WILLIAMS, 11, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. 217 CHEAP LACE AND MUSLIN CURTAINS, 3 yards, 2 £ yards, and 4 yards long. s. d. s. d. a. d. s. 'd. s. d. Lace, per pair, 3 9.5 11.6 6.7 11.9 6 Scarf Muslin ditto 4 11.5 11.6 6.7 11.8 11 Scarf Leno 7 11.8 11.8 6 T. M. WILLIAMS, 11, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. 818 REAL WELSH FLANNELS. AVERY large Stock bought for the Winter Season, under very advantageous circumstances, in May last. Cheapest ever offered. lOd., lid., Is. 2d., Is. 4d., Is. 6d., Is. lOd., and 2s. T. M. WILLIAMS, 11, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. 819 AUTUMN STOCKT" TM. WILLIAMS is now getting round his Autumn .• Stock, which is of unusual extent, contracted for during the last few months under very advantageous cir- cumstances, at prices much below present market value. WARWICK HOUSE, 11, H ISII-STREET, CARDIFF. 820 THE FARMER'S FRIEND. CERTAIN DEATH TO MICE, RATS, CROWS, SPARROWS. WILLIAMS'S MEDICATED GRAIN" possesses the following advantages:—1st, Mice and Rats take it freely. 2nd, They die immediately. 3rd, They have no time to get into their holes. 4th, It is net likely to be taken by Dogs or Cats. 5th, It is the most certain, the cleanest, and the least dangerous of any Poison yet offered to the Public. DIRECTIONS.—First, feed both Mice and Rats with common OI'tsfor a few nights, then remove them and put down the 'Medicated Grain," as far from the holes as possible. For Birds and Crows it has only to be put where they resort, and they will take it freely. Sold in Boxes at 3d. and 6d. each; prepared and sold by JAMES AND WILLIAMS, PRACTICAL CHEMISTS, 281, BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF. 1094 P R I N T I N G • OSTING BILLS jff nay size and in various Colours At the CARDIFF TIMES" OFFICE. CIRCULAR LETTERS, At the CARDIFF TIMES" OFFICE. ACCOUNT AND BILL HEAD At the CARDIFF TIMES" OFFICE. SHOP AND COUNTER BILLS, At the CARDIFF TIMES" OFFICE. PAMPHLETS AND BOOKS of any size, At the CARDIFF TIMEs-" OFFICE, REPORTS OF SOCIETIES AND MEETINGS, AT THE CARDIFF TalEs" OFVICE