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COUNTRY NEWS. ALLOWANCE TO THE POOR.-At a meeting of eight Ma- gistrates of Hampshire, five of whom were Clergyman, it was ordered^ that a labourer with a wife or child to support, who refused to accept wages throughout the year amounting on the average to 4s 6d per week, should forfeit all claim to relief from his parish Gracious Heaven are these un- thinking or hard-hearted men aware to what torture they condemn a human being in this country, when they grant him for his individual maintenance but the sum of 2s 3d for seven day's, of which six are to be consumed in hard labour Less than 4d for twenty-four hours, to find house, and clothes, and food, and fire. Let these Magistrates re- consider their resolutions, unless they mean to drive the wretched paupers within their district to utter despair, and to the infliction of all its tremendous consequences on them- selves and on Society.-Evening Mail. Such has been the increase in travelling during the pre- sent summer months on the Manchester and Liverpool rail- way, that the Directors have lately put on two additional trams. On Monday last a gentleman of Knaresbro' left that town for Liverpool. He returned to Knaresbro, within twenty-four hours having travelled a distance of 200 miles. In a garden at Gatehouse a potato stem was pulled up about three weeks ago, with the view of testing the crop. The produce seemed large and, what is remarkable, a single potato was detached from the root which weighed three quarters of a pound. In another garden at Gatehouse a potato stalk, of the pink-eyed kind, was observed leaning, or lying, from its great height, which, when raised and exa- mined, was found to measure six feet ten inches above the surface of the Couly-iir.. GAS LIGHTS FROM WATER.—A highly interesting dis- covery is about to come before the public, resulting from the experiments of Professor Donovan, and Mr. Lowe, of Brick Lane Gas Works. Letters Patent have been obtained for the invention; the subject is very much talked of, and the question generally asked is, how is this new gas made? At present, no satisfactory information respecting the process can be given, but we understand the hydrogen gas obtained by the decomposition of water is charged with an illumi- nating principle by passing through some liquid procured during the distillation of pit-coal, in the ordinary process of gas making. The requisite apparatus is much more simple than that used at present. The new gas is very superior in illuminating power, and may be obtained at a much lower price. If such be the nature of the process, and if no serious difficulties arise when tried on a large scale, it is evident the invention will be considered almost invaluable.—Birming- ham Gazette. DEDICATION OF A WELSH CHURCH.—The English were contented to dedicate their churches to Saint John or Saint James; not so the Welsh, the church at Llangollen being dedicated to Saint Collen ap Gwynnawg ap Clydawg ap Cowdra ap Caradog Freichfras ap Lleyr Merim ap Einion Yrth ap Cunedda Wledig! MOWING.—A gentleman, a native of a city not 100 miles from Exetpr, fond of rural pursuits, was observed a week or two since in his grounds, mowing grass, with spectacles on nose," and a servant holding an umbrella over his head to shelter him from the sun. The accounts from the hop plantations from all quarters describe them as very finely in blossom, and literally clear of vermin. A large foreign contract for arms (we believe a Russian contract) is now in course of execution at Birmingham.- Birmingham Journal. A certain Reverend, who is not a member of the Tempe- rance Society, being asked by a dealer to purchase some fine old jamaica, dryly replied, To tell ye the truth, Mr. —, I canna' say I'm very fond o'rum; for if I tak' mair than six tum'lers, it's apt to gi'e me a head ache. Glaigow Chronicle. ALARMING FIRE.—A fire, which, from the situation in which it occurred, threatened the most destructive conse- quences, broke out early on Saturday morning last, in the premises of Mr. Wood chemist and druggist, High.street, Bristol. It was first observed by a neighbour, from a back window, who promptly gave an alarm, and the family of Mr. W. the whole of whom were reposing unconscious of their danger, were quickly aroused. In a short time the alarm having spread through the city the firemen were in attendance with their engines and a supply of water having been procured, partly from the adjoining houses and partly from the float, the flames were confined to the buildings in which they originated, and eventually subdued. Had the discovery been longer delayed, or had the exertions made been less strenuous, the consequences might have been ter- rible, as the whole premises from the Market-gate in High- street, to the corner opposite Nicholas Steps, forms a dense mass of ancient wood buildings. ROBBER Y AND M UHDER.-As Mr. John O'Neill,merchant, belonging to Magherafelt, was on Sunday last on his way to Newtownlimavady market, he was way-laid on Glenshane mountain, within three miles of Dungiven, and robbed of Xioo in bank-notes, and abused in such a manner that he survived but a few hours. There was found on the person of the deceased X26 and his watch, which had escaped the notice of the murderers. This horrible atrocity occurred within a quarter of a mile of a dwelling house, and at six o'clock in the evening. The deceased has left a wife and seven children to deplore his untimely fate. The notes in possession of the deceased were all of the Belfast Banking Company.-Derry Journal. SHOCKING CALAMITY.-On Friday, the 29th ult., a poor man left Waverton, near Wigton, where he had been attend- ing a sale, for Grainger Houses, his residence, but having gone into a field a short way, he fell by some mischance, into a hedge gutter, and, from his position (being almost doubled—his knees and chin touching each other), being a little inebriated, was unable to extricate himself. The free circulation of his blood was, in some degree, prevented, and in the course of the night his lower extremities became morbid and powerless, and in the morning he could not rest himself in the least, nor call out for assistance. To the pangs of thirst and starvation were shortly added another torment—the flies settling in great numbers about his mouth and nostrils, whilst the ravens circled around him in ex- pectancy of their prey, and were, with the greatest difficulty, kept away by the feeble waving of one of his hands. Satur- day passed in the same horrible way. In the evening a shower of rain came, which somewhat relieved his thirst; and in the course of the following day he was found and conveyed home. He recovered a little, and was enabled to give an account of his sufferings, but after lingering in the most dreadful agonies for four days, he expired on Thurs- day week.— Carlisle Journal.

FOREIGN NEWS. LISBON .-Letters to the 28th ult. have been received, which inform us that that city remained in the same state, with a large military force under arms, and presenting the appearance of a place in expectation of an attack. Fresh arrests were making every day by the myrmidons of Miguel. Five of the French ships of war had quitted the Tagus. Nothing more is said about the disposition of the prizes. A letter from Berlin, dated August 7, states that Skrzy- necki has gloriously vindicated before the Commission of War his behaviour during the last months. He has dis- played his plans in order to save his country, and they are approved of by all the members of that commission, each of them having sworn to be silent. An address to the nation, convincing it of the innocence of the Commander-in-Chief, has produced the very best effects. Enthusiasm is described as being at its height in Warsaw. The French papers say-The news from Poland is a little more encouraging, in spite of the position of the Russian army between Kalisch and Warsaw. The Lithuanian in- surrection has again broken out at Brzesc, Litewski, Biala, &c., and Polish reinforcements had arrived there. At War- saw, under the very points of the bayonets of the enemy, there is a hearty anticipation of triumph in the national cause. The great council of war, held by the representatives of the Diet appears to have particularly contributed to pro- duce these expectations. We have heard this evening that a commercial letter from Leipsic, received by a banking-house in Paris, states that the National Guard of Warsaw had made a sally, en masse, against the Russian army on the left bank of the Vistula that the Polish army attacked the Russian in flank at the same moment, and that the latter sustained a total defeat. We sincerely hope that this intelligence may be confirmed. Constitutionnel. It is stated that the French soldiers, when passing the plain of Waterlog,,upset the column which had been raised near the farm of Quatre-Bras.-Quotidienne.

PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE. HOUSE OF LORDS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 16.—The Bankruptcy Court Bill was recommitted to Friday week. AFFAIRS OF BELGIUM. The Earl of Orford rose to put a few questions to the noble earl (Grey), relating to the occupation of Belgium by the French troops, and to those fortresses which it was understood were to be razed on the Belgian frontier. The noble earl entered into a review of the affairs between Holland and Belgium and from the speech of M. Casimir Perier he inferred that King Leopold was not to be recognized by France until the terms which France required by the demolition of the fortresses should be complied with. He wished to know from the noble earl how the case stood, and what were the fortresses to be demolished. Earl Grey said that the noble earl wished to know for what purpose the French army had entered Belgium,. That purpose he had thought was quite obvious,-to support Belgium against the invasion of the Dutch. The noble earl next asked him to say whether France would take such and such a course. He was not there to answer for what France would do, but if the noble earl asked him what it was this government had a right to expect from France, under all the circumstances that occurred with respect to Belgium, he would tell him that this government had a right to expect, and did expect, that France would with- draw her army as soon as the object for which her aid was re- quired had been attained. (Hear, hear, hear.) As to the authenticity of the reports of the speeches delivered in the Cham- bers in France, compared with those of speeches delivered here, he would say nothing beyond asking whether that was a ground on which he should be questioned ? (Hear.) He would put a hypothetical case :-Suppose a minister of France were to state, in his place, a matter differently from what it appeared on the face of written engagements, was that a matter for which a minister in England could be fairly called to account. The last question of the noble earl related to the fortresses which were to be demo- lished. To that he replied, that nothing was yet determined on the subject. AIL that was yet decided was, an agreement amongst the powers that certain fortresses were to be destroyed, but as to the particular fortresses, or the conditions or obliga- tions which might be annexed to their demolition by other par- ties, he could say nothing. The Duke of Wellington said he was not surprised at the anxiety which existed on this subject, in consequence of what appeared in the public papers. At the same time he would sug- gest to his noble friends that nothing that could be said by a minister in France, or in this country, could remove the signature from a written document; and though he did not think that the notice of his noble friend was uncalled for, he was disposed to rely that the King of the French would not go back from what had been formally agreed upon. After a few words from Earl Grey, and the Marquis of Lon- donderry, the conversation dropped. Some petitions were pre- sented and the house adjourned to Thursday.

'\IS. HOUSE OF COMMONS. TUESDAY, Arc-1.sr 1(5.—Several petitions were presented. In answer to a question from Mr. Briscoe respecting the ma- numission of slaves that were the property of the crown, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said, that for all such slaves an order had been given for their emancipation. POLAND. Col. Evans moved that an address be presented to the crown, for copies of informations received, or negociations entered into, respecting neutrality being observed or violated by any states, especially Prussia, in the contest between Poland and Russia. Lord Paimerston said, although he found it impossible to agree to the motion of the hon. and gallant gentleman, yet it would be unnecessary for him to detain the house many minutes in giving the reasons which induced him to oppose the motion. He was sure the house would feel convinced that his Majesty's ministers could not have witnessed the contest between Russia and Poland without the deepest regret, and that it would be most satisfactory to them to see a termination put to it. At the same time he was convinced that the house must feel that if he were to pronounce an opinion upon the merits of the cause of the two parties, he should be widely departing from that line which it was his duty as a minister of the crown to observe. (Cheers.) The question was put on the amendment and negatived. REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE COLONIES. On the question that the house resolve itself into a committee on the reform bill, Mr. Hume rose to move an instruction to the committee, to take into consideration thes fitness of allowing members to be re- turned to parliament from the colonies. The Marquis of Chandos seconded the motion. The Chancellor of the Exchequer would neither go into the principle nor the details of the proposition made by his hon. friend the member for Middlesex. It was so perfectly clear that a clause of the nature contemplated by his hon. friend could never be introduced into the present measure, that he should not waste the time of the house by saying one word against its adoption. They had now been in committee upon the reform bill for more than a month, and he professed himself unable to com- I prehend how his hon. friend could imagine the possibility of such a clause being now introduced. The motion was then negatived without a division. Mr. Croker moved for certain returns of the population and assessed taxes, according to the returns of 1821, which were already before the house, but in not so available a shape as he wished to make them.-Ordered. Mr. Hughes Hughes gave notice that he would, in bringing up the report of the bill, move to omit all the words that related to the division of counties. The house then resolved itself into the committee. The Chancellor of the Exchequer moved the 14th clause, relative to the Isle of Wight, and proposed that the blank should be filled up with the word one," thus giving one member to the island. Mr. Hughes Hughes moved that the word "two" be substi- tuted for the word one. Mr. Hudson Gb t i?ted the amendment. He had had a petition in his hands for some time, praying for two members, and he thought the island deserved it. After a lengthy discussion, the original motion was agreed to, and the clause ordered to form part of the bill. On the 15th clause being taken into consideration, Col. Davies, at that late hour, thought it advisable to postpone its further consideration. The Chancellor of the Exchequer acquiescing in this suggestion, the house resumed, and the Chairman reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again this day. The other orders were then disposed of, and the house adjourned. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17.—After the presentation of several petitions, Sir William Rae asked the Lord Advocate whether he had received information of its being intended by the people of Glasgow to make a display of physical strength on the day fixed for the coronation, with the view of awing the House of Peers, and inducing them to pass the Reform Bill. The Lord Advocate said he understood a. procession was to take place in Glasgow, but not for the purpose stated by the hon. and learned member. The local authorities, however, would adopt measures to prevent any disturbance. Mr. Hume said there was no cause for alarm. Mr. Burge asked whether proper measures had been taken for the regulation and maintenance of the government slaves eman- cipated in the crown- colonies., and was answered in the affirmative by Lord Howick. The house resolved itself into a committee on the Reform Bill. Lord Althorp moved the 15th clause, enacting that the freehold- ers in the cities and boroughs which were counties of themselves, should have votes at the elections for the counties in which such cities and boroughs were locally situated, and stated his inten- tion to propose hereafter that no annuitants should give a vote for a less sum than £10 per annum. The clause was opposed by Colonel Davies, who stated his object to be that these free- holders should vote in the cities and boroughs where their free- holds were situate, and have no votes for the county. A long discussion took place, after which the committee divided, when there appeared for the, clause, 164; against it, 124; majority for ministers, 40. The clause was then agreed to. On the 16th clause being put, the Solicitor General stated that, in addition to freeholders, it was proposed that leaseholders for sixty years at ten pounds per annum should have a right of voting, which was to go also to the assignee of the lease, and likewise copy- holders having a yearly interest of ten pounds; amendments were to be proposed in the clause with a view to carrying into effect these provisions. Lord Milton decidedly objected to giv- ing the franchise to leaseholders. Sir R. Peel suggested an ad- journment for three months, which was decidedly objected to by Lord Althorp. A long conversation ensued, chiefly as to the technical language which it would be necessary to use to secure the objects of the clause. 'Colonel Wood moved an amendment to extend the right of voting to copyholders of forty shillings per annum but which was negatived, and the blank in the clause was filled up with ten pounds.—Adjourned.

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HIGH WATER AT NEWPORT,CHEPSTOW, AND THE OLD AND NEW PASSAGES. During the ensuing Week. DAYS. NEWPORT. CHEPSTOW. PASSAGES. Morning-Evening Morning Everting Motning Evening AUGUST. H. J». H. M. H. MI. H. M. H. M. 'Sunday 21 5 24 j 5 46 5 30 S 58 5 20 5 48 Monday 22 6 8 0 29 6 20 641 6 10 6 31 Tuesday.. 23 6 50 7 10 7 2 7 22 6 52 7 12 Wednesday 24 7 30 -7 47 7 42 7 59 7 32 7 49 Thursday 25 8 3 8 20 8 15 8 32 8 5 8 22 Friday 26 8 37 ,8 55 8 49 9 7 8 39 8 57 Saturday.. 27 912 9 21 9 24 9 35 9 14 9 23

TUESDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE, AUGUST 16. INSOLVENTS. Richard Greenough, Manchester, cotton manufacturer. Thomas Nettlefold and William Reid, of Francis-street, Totten- ham-court-road, furnishing ironmongers. Thomas Crownshaw, Sheiffeld, victualler. James Hodgson, Nicholas-lane, City, and South-place, Ken- nington, insurance broker and agent. BANKRUPTCY ENLARGED. Vmey Cole, Bordesley, Aston, Warwickshire, victualler, from Aug. 19, to Oct. 7. BANKRUPTS. Richard Alderson, Crawford-street, St. Mary-le-bone, linen draper. Joseph Andrew, Nottingham, money scrivener. Aretas Simmons, Goswell-street, baker. John Hillary Suwerkrop, University-street, St. Pancras, engineer and merchant. John Morgan Thomas, Htgb-street, Shadwell, grocer. Richard Jenkins, Neath, Glamorganshire, victualler, August 31, Sept. 1, and 27, at eleven, at the Castle Inn, Neath. Sols. Messrs. Holme and Co., New Inn and Mr. Lewis, Bridgend. Thomas Vining and Charles Vining, Bristol, corn factors, Aug. 20, Sept. 1, and 27, at eleven, at the Bush Tavern, Bristol. Sols. Messrs. Daniel, Bristol; and Mr. Pearson, Pump-court, Temple. Joshua Wood, Manchester, manganese dealer. James Hervey and John Robinson, Manchester, and Robert Hervey, Douglas-bank-works, near Wigan, chemists. Peter Peters, Manchester, publican. DIVIDEND. William Bevan, sen., Morriston, Llangafelach, Glamorganshire, Gent., William Bevan, jun., of the same place, Gent., and Robert Bevan, Monmouth, doctor of medicine, lately carrying on the business of iron manufacturers and iron founders, at Landore, near Swansea, Glamorganshire, Sept. 9, at eleven, at the Public Rooms, on the Burrows, Swansea.

PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. NOTICE is hereby given, that the PARTNERSHIP here- tofore subsisting between us the undersigned SAMUEL SHILL and EMANUEL PLATNA NER, in the Trade or Busi- ness of Watch and Clock Manufacturers, Jewellers, Upholsterers, and General Dealers, carried on in the town of Pontypool, in the county of Monmouth, has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due by, and owing to, the said Co-partner- ship will be paid and received by the said Emanuel Platnaner.— Dated this 13th day of August, 1831. Signed$SAMUEL SHILL, cignea EMANUEL pLATNANER. Witness—THOMAS GREENWAY. EMANUEL PLATNANER embraces the opportunity af- forded him by the dissolution of the Co-partnership lately subsisting between himself and Samuel Shill, of returning his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and the public generally, for the favours conferred upon him during such his late Co-part- nership. E. P. begs to inform his friends and the public, that the Busi- ness will in future be carried on by him alone and he hopes, by affording his customers a constant supply of articles of the best description, at the most reasonable prices, and by unremitting attention to his business, to ensure a continuance of their support. Pontypool, Aug. 16,1831. IF THOMAS HUTSON, the Son of ELIZABETH HUTSON, of the town of Monmouth, or his legal peronal representative, if he died after the 10th of September, 1815, would apply to Jefferies Spranger, Esq., of No. 2, Gray's Inn Square, London, he will hear of something much to his advantage. THE following Sums ready to be advanced on FREEHOLD LANDED SECURITY £4000, at Five per Cent. An abatement of one half per cent. will be made if the interest be punctually paid, thereby reducing the same to four and a half per cent. £1500, at Five per Cent. The like abatement will be made. £700, at Five per Cent. £ 600, at Five per Cent. To treat for loan, apply, in the first place, at the office of this paper or to A. Z., Post Office, Pontypool; if by letter, postage paid. 1 MONMOUTHSHIRE, NOTICE is hereby given, that a MEETING of the COM- PANY of PROPRIETORS of the CWM DU RAIL- WAY will be held at the ^Dwelling-house of HANNAN'LAH VALENTINE, called the HOKSE-SIIOE, situate at PONTNEWYNIDD, ia the county of Monmouth, on Wednesday, the 24th day of August instant, at Twelve o'clock, when it is proposed to take into consideration the propriety of putting the Road in a more effective state of repair, and of erecting a new Weighing Machine. Also of appointing a Person to take care of such machine and weigh the coal, and of fixing the Rate of Tonnage to be paid by traders on the road, and any other matter that may occur tending to promote the interests of the proprietors. At which Meeting Estimates will be received for Repairing the Road and Erecting the Machine and any person desirous of filling the situation of Machine-Keeper may attend, with testimonials of his character and capability.—Dated this 15th day of August, 1831. JONES AND WADDINGTON, Solicitors to the Company. Abbey Tintern and Bigswear District of Roads. NOTICE is hereby given, that a Meeting of the Trustees of this District of Roads will be held at the Sloop Inn, in the village of Landogo, in the county of Monmouth, on the 16th day September next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when the TOLLS arising at the several Toll Gates, called the Redbrook and St. Arvan's Gates, and the Bigswear Bridge Gate, will be LET by AUCTION to the best Bidder or Bidders, either sepa- rately or together, and for such term, not exceeding three years, as the Trustees may then determine upon, commencing from the twenty-first day of September next. Whoever happens to be the highest Bidder will be required to pay one month's rent in ad- vance, and to find two sureties for payment of the remainder of the rent by monthly instalments and for observance of the con- ditions of letting. The several Gates above mentioned were last year let at the following sums, clear of the salaries of collectors, namely :-Redbrook and St. Arvan's Gates, at £300; and Bigs- wear Bridge Gate, at £ 406. THOS. A. WILLIAMS, August 12, 1831. Clerk to the Trustees. Breconshire Militia- NOTICE is hereby given, That all men enrolled or serving in the REGULAR MILITIA of the County of BRECON, are to assemble at Brecon, in the said County, on Thursday, the 8th day of September next, at Eight o'clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of being Trained and Exercised for the space of Twenty-eight Days and any Militia-man not labouring under any infirmity incapacitating him, who shall not appear at the time and place above mentioned, will be deemed a Deserter, and proceeded against accordingly. By order of the Lord Lieutenant, JOHN POWELL, Brecon, August 16, 1831. Clerk of General Meetings. NOTICE is hereby given, that at a Special Sessions holden at the Town Hall, in Crickhowell, in the county of Brecon, on Thursday the 18th day of August, 1331, an order was signed by William Davies, Clerk, and Edward William Seymour, Esq; two of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace in and for the said county of Brecon, for stopping up a certain useless footpath, within the parish of Llangattock, in the said county of Brecon, leading from and out of a ceitain highway near to Crickhowell Bridge, through the lands of John Hotchkis, Esquire, and Joseph Bailey Esquire, into the highway leading towards Llangynider, in the same county, and that the said order will be lodged with the Clerk of the Peace for the same county, at the next General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, to be holden at Brecon, in and for the said county, and also that the said order will, at the said Quarter Sessions, be confirmed and enrolled, unless, upon an appeal against the same to be then made, it be otherwise determined. G. A. A. DAVIES, Solicitor. Twenty Guineas Reward. THE COUNTING-HOUSE of MR* G. M. GEORGE, situate at FROME, having, on the night of Thursday, August 11, 1831, been BROKEN INTO, and about Eleven Pounds in Gold and Silver; a Gold Seal, bearing the initials G. M. G.; and several bundles or packets of Discharged Bank Notes, of the late Firm of George, Shewell, Willoughby, Sparks, Willoughby, and Sparks, some years since Bankers in Frome, STOLEN therefrom. Notice is hereby given, that any person or persons giving such information as may lead to the apprehension of the offender or offenders, shall, on his or their conviction, receive the above Reward on application to Mr. G. M. George. The Notes having been discharged, are of no value; the Bank- ing Firm closed its accounts in the year 1825, when they were paid to the then holders thereof. TOWN OF MONMOUTH. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, TWO Genteel and newly erected DWELLING-HOUSES, with Gardens behind the same, reaching to the Banks of the River Monnow, situate near the North Parade, in the above town, now in the several occupations of Charles Dyer, Esq., and Mrs. Galindo. Also, all those Four substantial Brick-built DWELLING- HOUSES, adjoining each other, situate in St. Mary's-street, in the same town, now in the several occupations of Mr. James Parsons, Mr. Thomas Whitley, Mrs. Ann Watkins, and Mrs. Ann Dyke. The whole of the above Premises are in good repair, and afford an excellent opportunity for Investment.. For particulars apply (if by letter post-paid) to the Proprietor, Mr. William Preece, Monmouth. 27th July, 1831. MONMOUTHSHIRE. To foeXet, A CAPITAL FARM, called the CADVOR and HOP- YARD ESTATE, consisting of suitable Buildings, and about 140 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, in a high state of cultivation, situate in the several parishes of Llan- wenarth and Llanfoist, about one mile from Abergavenny.- Possession may be had, of the Lands at Christmas, and of the Buildings on the 1st of May next. Also, UPPER TRILEY FARM, consisting of convenient Buildings, and about 209 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, situate in the several parishes of Llantillio Pertholey and Llanvihangel Crucorney, about two miles from Abergavenny. Possession may be had immediately, or of the Lands at Candle- mas, and the Buildings on the 1st of May next. A Tram-road passes close to each Farm, and affords great facilities in procuring Lime and Manure. Also, a READY-FURNISHED COTTAGE, pleasantly si- tuated about two miles from Abergavenny, with Garden, Gig- house, Stabling, &c., well suited for the occupation of a small genteel family. For further particulars apply to Mr. W. W. Secretan, Solicitor, Usk. All letters to be post-free. Usk, 29th July, 1831. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Gentlemanly Residence and Lands. TO BE LET, from Candlemas or Lady-day next,—a Family MANSION, with roomy Coach-house, excellent Stabling, convenient Farm Buildings, large and productive walled Garden, Green-house, Lawn and Shrubberies, together with about90 Acres of prime Land, a very considerable part of which is beautiful Orcharding (in full bearing) and rich Meadow Land, the whole lying round the House, which is placed upon a fine eminence, embracing delightful views of the river Severn, and other Scenery of the most pleasing character and of great extent; distant about a mile and a half from Newnham, and thirteen miles from Gloucester. The neighbourhood is respectable, and the country around abounds with game. Parochial rates are moderate, and coals are cheap. A coach and post pass the house daily. This property presents a good opportunity for a gentleman fond of field sports or the pursuits of agriculture. Particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. White and Sons, Land and Timber Agents, Coleford. All letters must be sent free of postage. MONMOUTHSHIRE. VALUABLE ttt Flocty of nearly 400 Sheep and Lambs, H Of the mixed Leicester and Cotswold Breed. to BE SOLD BY AUCTION, H By R. WHITE and SONS, On the Premises, on Thursday, the 25th day of August, 1831, ALL the truly valuable FLOCK of SHEEP, the property of Mr. RICHARD MORGAN, at NEWTON COURT FARM, in the parish of DIXTON within two miles of the town of Monmouth, who is quitting the same; comprising 185 Stock Ewes and Theaves, 80 yearling Wethers, 100 Ewe and Wether Lambs, and 5 Rams. Ihe Sheep, which are healthy and clean, merits the particular attention of purchasers, and will be sold ten in a lot. The sale to commence at Twelve o'clock. VALE OF GLAMORGAN. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, H Unless shortly disposed of by Private Contract, A very desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, comprising a -cX. Manor, Farm-Houses, and Buildings, and about 450 Acres or good Arable, Pasture, and Wood Land, situated in the parish of Llanharry, in this county, divided into two Farms. Also, a COLLIERY, now in work, from which a. Rail or 1 ram-road may be made at a very small expense to the town of Cowbndge and Aberthaw Harbour. The Advowson of this Rectory may be purchased. Also, a very compact and eligible FARM, with good Farm- u House and Buildings, and about 123 Acres of Arable and Pasture Land, situated in the Parishes of Landow and Wick, in this county. These Estates are distant from the market and post towns of Cowbndge, Bridgend, and Lantrissent, only a few miles, in this much admired and rich Vale, now: let at low rents, and possess many local advantages. Apply, if by letter, post paid, to Mr. Taynton, Solicitor, Cow- bridge, or to Messrs. Merediths, 8, New-square, Lincoln's-lnn. CHURCH STRETTON, NEAR Shrewsbury, H TO BE SOLD BY AUCTTON, I At the TALBOT INN, CHURCH STRETTON, on Thursday, the 22d day of September, 1831, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon (un- less previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which due notice will be given), either together, or in the following lots, or such other lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale, and subject to such conditions and outgoings as will be then stated,— A MOST DESIRABLE ANDVALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, CALLED THE BiLETZS. 2KOUSB SSTATB, I CONSISTING OF ■ A GOOD FAMILY RESIDENCE, and 114 Acres of I LAND (chiefly Meadow and Pasture) surrounding the picturesque market town of Church Stretton, which is distant only 13 miles from Shrewsbury, and 16 from Ludlow, and through which runs the excellent turnpike road between Shrews- bury and Hereford. The House stands upon an eminence adjoining the turnpike road, and is adapted, for the residence of a respectable family and there are appurtenant to the Estate very valuable Rights of H Pasturage on a Common of 3552 Acres. H The whole of the old Inclosures of the Manor of Stretton, the proprietors of which have the exclusive Commonage of the said Common, do not admeasure more than 3300 Acres, so that in the went of an inclosure, it is highly, probable that the allotment H in rt^oect of the Bank House Estate will exceed 100 Acres. Mr. Broome, of Stretton, the tenant, will shew the Estate, and particulars may be had on applying to Mr. How, Solicitor H Shrewsbury, at whose office a Plan of the Estate may be in- H spected. Application may also be made at., the office of Messrs. H Bicknell, Roberts, and Finch, No. 6, New-square, Lincoln's H Inn, London. Lot 1. The HOUSE, with suitable Outbuildings, and also a I COTTAGE, divided into two dwellings, and Farm Buildings H sufficient for the convenient occupation of the Estate, with cer- H tain Parcels of LAND near the same, containing together 102A. H 3R. 28p, or thereabouts. H Lot 2. A Piece of Arable LAND, called HALES CLOSE, con- taining IA. 3R. 6p. or thereabouts, be the same more or less, H adjoining the turnpike road leading from Shrewsbury to Stretton, H and well adapted for Cottage Building Sites. H Lot 3. A Piece of Arable LAND, called STANYEALD, con- taining 2R. 2R. 4p. or thereabouts, be the same more or less, also H adjoining the said turnpike road, and adapted for a Building Site. H Lot 4. A Quillet of excellent Meadow LAND, in a Field, I called HANGMAN'S FIELD, containing 3R. 38r. or thereabouts, be H the same more or less, also adjoining the said turnpike road, and H adapted for a Building Site. H Lot 5. Several Pieces of Arable LAND, containing together H 5 lR. 6P. or thereabouts, be the same more or less, subject H m -theless to any rights or road upon or over the same. H ARMY CONTRACTS. I Commissariat Department, Treasury Chambers, 1st August, 1831. H ~VT OTICE is hereby given to all Persons desirous of Contract- I _L ing to supply BEEF and MUTTON to his Majesty's I Land Forces in Cantonments, Quarters, and Barracks, in th» I undermentioned Counties and Islands I Bedford, Leicester, I Berks (including the town of Lincoln, I Hungerford), Middlesex, I Bucks, Monmouth, ■ Cambridge (including the town Norfolk, H of Newmarket), Northampton, I Chester, Northumberland (including I Cornwall (including Scilly), Berwick on Tweed), I Cumberland, Nottingham, I Derby, Oxford, I Devon, Rutland, I Dorset, Salop, I Durham (including Holy Is- Somerset, I land), Stafford, I Essex (exclusive of Tilbury Suffolk, I Fort), Surrey, Gloucester (including the city Sussex, ofbristol), Warwick, Hants, Westmoreland, Hereford, Wilts, Hertford, Worcester, Hunts, York, Isle of Man, North and South Wales, Isle of Wight, In the several counties in North Kent (including Tilbury Fort, Britain, and in the Islands of in the county of Essex), Alderney, Guernsey, and Lancaster, Jersey. That the deliveries are to commence on and for the first day of October next; that proposals in writing, sealed up, and marked Tender for Army Supplies, will be received at this office on or before Wednesday, the seventh day of September, but none will be received after eleven o'clock on that day. Proposals must be made separately for each county and island, except for the counties comprising North and South Wales, all of which must be included in one tender likewise the Islands of Alderney, Guernsey, and Jersey, as also the several counties in North Britain and each proposal must have the letter which is annexed to the tender properly filled up, by two persons of known property engaging to become bound with the party tendering in the amount stated in the printed particulars, for the due per- formance of the contract; and no proposal will be noticed unless made on a printed tender, and the prices expressed in words at length; and should it so happen, that during the continuance of the contract no troops should be supplied by virtue of the same, the amount of the. stamps on the contract and bond, paid in the first instance by the contractor, will be refunded to him, i N.B. Printed forms of tender may be had at this office, be- tween the hours of ten and four, and of the Barrack Masters in the Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, and Man. I

■' MARKETS. ? -+- Monmouth, Saturday, Aug 13.—Wheat, 59s 4d to 70s 4d < Barley, 00s Od to 00s Qd Oats, 00s Od to 00s Od Beans, 00s Od to OOs Od per Imperial quarter., Abergavenny, Aug. 13.—Wheat, 60s lOd; Barley, 00s Od; Oats, 00s Od Beans, 00s Od Peas, 00s Od per Imperial quarter. Swansea, Aug. 13.—Wheat, 8s 4d to 8s 10d; Barley, 4s 4d to 4s 8d Oats, 2s 4d to 2s 9d per bushel of eight gallons. Carmarthen, Aug. 13.-Wheat, 7s Od to 8s Od per Winchester bushel of 641bs Barley, 4s Od to 4s 3d pet imperial bushel; Oats, 2s Od to 2s 4d ditto Butter, in cask,9!d to 9|d: per lb. Gloucester, Aug. 13.—Wheat, 40s Od to 64s Od; Barley, 26s Od to 38s Od Beans, 40s Od to 488 Od; Oats, 21s Od to 28s Od per Imperial quarter Flour, first 45s to 49s, seconds, 37s to 46s, inferior, 00s to 00s per sack of 2801bs Quartern loaf9|d. Bristol, Aug. 13.—Wheat, 52s 9d; Barley, 24s 6d; Oats, 22s 8d; Beans, 39s Id per quarter.

CORN EXCHANGF., MARK LANE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17.— There was very little corn of any description (except oats) fresh up to this day's market; and although the demand for most articles was slack, still the prices of Monday were fully sup- ported.

BRISTOL LEATHER MARKET. .4 Per lb d d Per lb. d. d. j Heavy Crops16 to 17 English Horse glides 15 to 17 Light and middling.. 13 to 15 "H \° Buffaloes .13 to 14 Best Pattern Skins ..22 o 22* Middlings 15 to 16 Common ditto .20 to 21 Butts ..V 15 to 17 Heavy ditto 15 to 17 Close Butts (strong) 18 to 19 Inah ditto.14 to 15 Best Saddlers' Hides 17 to 18i Welsh Skins 17 to 18 Common ditto 14jto 15j Light Welsh ditto.14 to 15 Shoe Hides -15 to 16 Kips 16 to 18 Welsh Hides 14 to. 15§ foreign kips .17 to 19 Bull ditto .12 to 14 Small Seals .21 to 21 £ Shaved Hides .17 to 19 Basills. 8 to 11|