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The Madrid papers of the 5th, bring information resp ct ing the contending, or rather manoeuvring, armies now i i the east of Spain. By these it would appear that Don Carlos, so far from marching on Madrid or Valencia, has posted himself in the mountains, where he is secure from surprise and in the neighbourhood of the sea, ("torn whence he expects succour. His aim is plunder, not fighting; and we shall have the worthies by next accounts in the plains of Valencia, sacking villages, but avoding armies and towns. Suh-equerit accounts inform us that on the 9th his head- qnatlers were at Alnwnafla, foul leagues from Valencia: Mild on the 10th his advance posts were at the Iloslols de Puzol, two and a half leagues laom V alencia. The faux- hourgs of Casiellon de la Plana have been carried by the Carlists, who are besieging the place with four battalions. The last news of (haa, who has 3000 men with him, was from leruel; his advance guard was to arrive on the 9th at S mion, and Valencia tiusls to him for its defence. The English frigate, the Bill ianded on the 71h at Valen- <ia 270 artillerymen, to be at the disposal of the Captain- General. She tp embarked them on the 9th, setting sail for Yinaroz, to take troops on board there, and transpolt them to Murviedto. The French journals state that leave had been refu?ed to Marshal Clit),el to proceed to Spain;

KING OF HANOVER. The proclamation which has been recent) v issued by this King, and which has crcnted such a sensation both on the Con- tinent and in England, is to the following effect:—It begin? by reciting his succession to the throne by the right of primo- geniture, claims the allegiance and fidelity of his subjects, and assures them of his royal benevolence (!) and favour and sove- reign protection, and promises in every way to promote their happiness and prosperity. The proclamation then proceeds as follows This being the object of our endeavours, we have bee:! convinced that in many points the constitution does not corres- pond with our wishes, which are solely directed to the promo- tion of the good of our faithful subjects. Being resolved shortly to make known to our faithful people our views on this most important subject, we do not hesitate to declare that we cannot find in the constitution, which neither in form nor substance is binding on us, a sufficient guarantee for th« permanent prospe- rity of our faithful subjects, whose weUfare it will be our most earnest endeavour to promote, according to the duties imposed on us by Divine Providence. Meantime it is far from our in- tention to take our royal resolution on this important matter without a careful examination of all the circumstances. It is, on the contrary, our royal will to devote the most careful con- sideration to the question, whether, and how far, a modifier^ tion of the constitution must take place, or whether the consti- tution should be brought back to what it was before the pro- mulgation of the present constitution, after which we shall con- voke the General Assembly of the States, and impart to them our royal resolution. Our faithful subjects firmly enjoyed happiness and satisfaction under the ancient hereditary consti- tution of the kingdom a bond of attachment and loyalty aad confidence in their Sovereign, descending from generation to generation, promoted the happiness of the Sovereign and the wel are of the subjects. We most earnestly wish to establish such a happy state of things. We have not required our state and cabinet ministers, who took their oaths according to the constitution, to circulate these letters patent, but have^caused them to be countersigned by our state and cabinet minister, Schele, who caused them to take the oaths to us, omitting the obligation to serve the constitution. We trust to the ancient affection and loyalty of our Hanoverian people to their Sove- reigns that all our beloved subjects will await entirely, and with full confidence in our benevolent intentions, our conside- ration of the above question, and be convinced that in this con- sideration we shall seek their advantage At the same time that till further orders all shall continue in our kingdom of Ha- nover in its present course. We command that this our procla- mation shall be posted up in all public places, and afterwards sent back to our cabinet ministry, with a certificate of its having been published as above. (L. S.) ERNEST AUGUSTUS. "Hanover, July 5, 1837." G. V. SCHELE."

RAILROAOS AND CHEAP PROVISIONs.-Fine Irish saiii)ou, brought from Liverpool to Birmingham by the Grand Junction Railroad, was last week sold in the latter town at 6d per lb. Good loles were also sold in Birmingham at 6d per lb. The late King was subject to fits of abstraction in the most numerous company, and under such circumstances would give utterance to the feelings of an honest heart. A t the time Talley- rand first came over here as ambassador he was one day dining at St. James's with most of the foreign ambassadors." News had been received that Cassimir Perrier was lying d ingerouslv ill with the cholera. The first word the King uttered at table was to ask Talleyrand What was the last news of Cassimir Peirier 1" He is dying, if not dead, your Majesty," was an- swered in his sepulchral voice. The King sighed heavily, and remained silent at first; but presently he began savina tohim- self, What a pity what a pity the only truly honest states- man in France dead-the only man capable of ruling such a park of sanguinary rogues. Is it not so?" added the King suddenly turning to his nearest neighbour, the Baron de N I he latte. diplomatist, much embarrassed, looked unutterable •hings, and muttered unintelligible ones. The whole corns diplomatique, not daring to glance at one another, looked down on their plates, bursting with scarcely lepressible laughter and I alleyrand's spoon worked from his soup-plate to his mouth as rapidly as the paddle of a high pressure steain-boat. The following anecdote was told with great glee by his lale Majesty at a dinner party given hy Geoige IV. at the Cottage V\ indsor-park, in 1827. It is to be observed, that William 1\ when Duke of Clarence, used frequently during his residence tt Bushy-park, to lide out unaccompanied by any servant I was riding in the park the oiher day," said' his royal high- ness, "on the road, between Teddington and Hampton-wick when I was overtaken by a butcher's boy on hoiseback, with a tllty of meltt under his arm. 'Nice pony that of yours, old Lentleman,' said he. Pretty fail' "'as my reply. Mine's a good u'n too,'rejoined he; 'and lit trot you to Hampton- wick for a pot o' beer.' 1 declined the match and the butcher's boy, as he struck his single spur into the horse's side exclaimed, with a look of contempt, I thought you weie only a mtrff ()n the rental of this anecdote, his Majesty George t and all who were at the table laughed outright which was more than the King could do with propriety in the eailier part of the same day, when he with the greatest difficulty restrained IllS cayhinnatory emotions, on beholding Don Miguel of Por- g't introduced between the Duke of Devonshire and tte late Marquess of Cony ngham—the Don being a dwarf mulatto, and each of his supporters something more than six feet high Egad," said the King as he first caught a glance of the Por- titute prince and his conductors, "I always thought that Hercules' piling bad ueea the supporter* of the srni of$paiTh'f —-Niu- Spirting Moga%ine.

As some proud column, though alone, RAGLAND hath propp'd a tottering throcc. Now is the stately celumn broke. The beacon-light is qucnch'd in smoke The trumpet's silver sound is stiU, The warder silent on the hill

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE UNITED BOROUGHS or MONMOUTH, NEUTORT. AND USK. 1\1\- FRIENDS AND COUNTKY.MEK T IT is no longer doubtful that Parliament will be dissolved at an early day. Obedient, therefore, to the pressing call that kas been made upon me, I at once announce myself as a Can- didate for the high honour of representing you in the new House of Commons. Within the last few months I have given you a full exposition of i«y political opinions. With greater truth, 1 hope, than Westminster's Renegade Baronet, I can affirm that" I am not thonged What I was when first invited by you to maintain the supremacy of liberal principles in these Boroughs, I am still, and with God's good grace so will I continue to my dying hour. Supporters of the cause I advocate, rally round your leader! be firm, active, vigilant! Be seduced by no promise-be ioti- fnidated by no threat! Ours is a cause which demands from you the exercise of Spartan virtue. Remember that you are fighting against a Tory faction, who opposed all Reform until they could no longer do so with impunity, and who now, under the specious name of Conservatives, set their faces against any further improvement in the laws and institutionsofthe country. t rom every change, however much for the benefit of the peo- ple, these bugbears of the State predict annihilation to the Church or to the Monarchy some of them. acting upon the wily system of the Tamworth Sophist, will occasionally, for election- eering purposes, pretend to admit the existence of abuses which Ought to be reformed but propose to them a practical remedy, \lId you will be denounced as a Revolutionist. This word Re- solution is ever on their lips, as an object of hatred and abhor- rence, though they well know that to one Glorious Revolu- tion" we owe our present amiable and accomplished Queen. Electors! the palmy days of Toryism must be imprinted on you! memories in characters of fire. Call to mind the long years of oppression and misrule—the jobs, places, and pensions -the bloody and ruinous wars—the horrid spies—the imputed treasons and the civil massacres—the gigantic accumulation of lite public debt, and the taxes wrung from the very vitals of an oppressed and starving people. Do you wish to see a revival of this self-called g brio us! domination ? Are you willing that auother Castlereagh shall be permitted to suspend the laws vi-hich protect you from illegal incarceration, and another Can- ding to launch the arrows of his malignant and unfeeling wit Against the suffering victims of the Prison House! Let your reply be a Vote for him who now subscribes himself with un- feigned gratitude, Your very obliged and faithful Friend and Servant, REGINALD J. BLEW ITT. Llantarnam Abbey. June 30th. 1837. "MR. BLEWITT'S ELECTION. A T a MEETING of the Committee for conducting thi iV. ELECTION of Mr. BLEWITT, held at the CARPEN- TERS' ARMS, June 27th, 1837 Mr. THOMAS HAWKINS in the Chair, the following Resolutions were unanimously agreed 10 Resolved First,—-Thrrt the Demise of our well-beloved Sovereign King William IV. having rendered certain an early Dissolution of Parliament, the persons composing this Meeting do pledge themselves to support, by every legitimate means in their power, a Candidate of liberal principles. Second,—That bearing in mind the great principle of all true Reformers, that Members are sent to Parliament, not for their own, but for the good of their Constituents," and anxious to remove the stigma which attaches to these Boroughs, both from the complaints of Mr. HALL, and the strictures of tht Public Press, upon the ruinous expence att nding the last election, it is requisite and proper that a subscription should be forthwith entered into for the purpose of defraying the ne- cessary expenses, and that all the Gentlemen of the Countv. professing liberal opinions, be invited to join therein. Third,—That regard being had to the circumstances under xhich R. J. BJ.EWITT, Esq. of Llantarnam Abbev, was in- duced to come forward in the month of January last, as a Can- 'ie -atis didate for these Boroughs, and being satisfied that lie profess s sentiments friendly to good and liberal government, in unisoi' with the opinions of this Meeting, that a Deputation wait or him to req nest his attendance at our next meeting, to receive in pelson the assurance of our cordial support, in accordance with the foregoing Resolutions. Fourth,—That this Meeting deprecate every thing in the shape of treating or bribery, as unworthy of the great cause in which we are engaged, and leave to the Tories, practices which reflect nothing but shame, and bring ultimate defeat upon those who participate in them. F THOMAS HAWKINS, Chairman. Newport. June 28th, 1837. BRISTOL AND N t; W PORT £ tram Ðacltrtø, WILL SAIL NEXT WEEK AS FOLLOW • NEWPORT. From Bristol Xeivport. I from Newport to Bristol. July. July. 24, Moa.—10J morn—2 after 24, Mon.—7 £ morn—2J after 25, Tues.—11 £ morn-3 after 25, Tues.—84 morn—3J after 26. Wed.—12 noon-not sail 26, Wed—9 £ morD-Dot sail 27, Thurs not sail-1^ after 27, Thurs.—10 morn—not sail 23, Fri.—6 morn—2J attei 28, Fri.—6* morn-12i after OQ Satur. 7 morn—4 after 29, Satur. 7^ morn J#aftei FAKES—After-Cabin, 4s; Fore-Cabin, 2s; Children under 12 years of age, Half-price. Dogs, Is each Four-wheel Car- riage 20s • Two-wheel ditto 10s Horses, 5s each Carriage drawn by one Horse, with one Passenger, 15s; Horse and Hider. After-Cabin, 7s: ditto. Fore-Cabin, 6s. TO and FRO SAME DAY (provided a Io and Fro Iickei is taken), After-Cabin, 6s., Fore-Cabin, 3s. Pontypool and Abergarenny .-Coaches daily between these places and Newport. Tredegar iron Works, through Abercame, Newbridge, and Bed welt u, and a branch from Newbridge to Nantuglo* A Coacti daily between these places and Newport; arriving at Newport about ten o'clock morning, and starting atoneo'clock afternoon. The Proprietors of the above Packets give NO 1 ICE, tha they will not be accountable for any Passenger's Luggage, nor will they be answerable for any Goods, Package, or Par eel, (if Lost or Damaged,) unless Booked at one of thei Offices, in Bristol, Chepstow, or Newport; and if above tin value of 40s, entered at its value, and caniage in proportion paid for the same at the time of booking. Apply at the Bristol General Steam Navigation Company s Office, 1, Quay, Bristol: or to JOHN JONES, Agent, Bristol. Refreshments may be had on board. Steam Packet Offices, Rownham Wharf, Hotwelis, and Rodney Wharf, Newport, July 22, 1837. PORTSHEAD.—The CAMBIUA Steam Packet leaves Cumber- land Basin Hotwells, every Morning, to Portishead, and re- turns in the Evenme.—For times of sailing, see hand-bills. .'J i! THE BRISTOL AND CHEPSTOW STEAM PACKET, WYBj HAVING resumed her station between Bristol and Chep- stow, will ply during the next week as follows: — -M stow, will ply during the next week as follows: — From Bristol.. From Chepstow. July. July. 24, Monday—8 morning 24, Monday—5 afternoon 24, i\louday-8 morning 24,"Monday-;) afternoon 25, Tuesday— 9 morning j 25, Tuesday—12 noon 26, Wednesday—10 morning 26, Wednesday—12j after 27, Thursday—10 £ morning 27, Thursday—2 after 28, Friday—6 morning 28, Friday—3 afternoon 29. Saturday—6j morning 29, Saturday-4 afternoon VA It F.S:-A t'ter-Cabin, 4s—Fore-Deck, 2s To and Fro the same Day (provided a To and Fro Ticket is taken),—After- Cabin. 6s—Fore-Cabin, 3s Children under 12 Y ears of Age, Half-price.— Dogs, ]s each.—Four-wheel Carriage, with or without Horses, 20s.—Carriage drawn by one Horse, including Driver, 10s &I.-Horses, each is.-liorse and Rider, After- Cabin, 6s.—These Fares include eveiy expense. JOHN JONES, Agent. Packet Office, Rownham Wharf, Hotwells, Bristol, July 22, 1837. The Proprietors of the above Steam Packet give NOIICK'. that they will not be accountable for any Passengers Luggage, nor will they be answerable for any Goods, Package, or I arce (if lost or damaged), unless booked at either of their Offices, and if above the value of 40s entered at its value, and Carriage in proportion paid for the same at the time of Booking. PORTSHEAD.—The CAMBRIA Steam Packet leaves Cumber- and Basin. Hotwelis, every Morning, for PoiUshend, and re- turns in the Evening -For times of sailing. see hand-hills. DEBILITY AND AFFECTIONS. The following proof of the efficacy 01 — KARVBVS RESTORATIVE CORDIAL Is selected from numerous Testimonials in possession of tile Andover^ Hants, September 10th, 1836. GKNTLEMEN,-Mrs. Fiander. of Grately, near this town, after a bad confinement was reduced to such a weak de- bilit itedystate as to be unable to leave her bed-room for near y two years, without any probability or hopes of her getting t>e^ ter; she had trieu numerous medicines of repu e, an best advice within her reach, but all to 1no' bv accident heard of HARVEY'S lp^^ORA IV E COR- DIAL, and sent to my shop and purchased a *H!te.anda box of Anti-drastic Pills. In one week the found great rehef, she then bought another bottle of the Cordial, n health blessing of God was the means of restoring e p make I am happy to say she continues 15 -rhpre are seve- her cure known for the benelit of the afflicte I thf« Pills ral other per«ns in this neighbourhood who have laserithep lis and Restorative Cordial, for bad digestion and weak debilitated constitutions', and found the greatest bene r lam, gentlemen, yours 1 espect fillly, Messrs. Boddington & Co. JOHN KING. This invaluable tonic and restorative of long tried efficacy in Nervous disorders, Debility, Loss of Appetite Stomach^om- Dlaints &c.,is,particularly recommended at the present-time to all those recovering from INFLUENZA or other debilitating tflness One trial will convince the most sceptical of its. pre- eminent virtues in giving tone to the stomach promnting a healthy digestion, bracing the nerve?, elevating the spirits, and affording relief in the most distressing rases ol debility general and local. Sold in bottles, price 4s bd. and Us each (the lat- ter containing three of the former), in Iloddington and Co., 9( ♦ Charlotte-street. Rathbone-place Barclay and Sons, tarring- don-street: and Sutton and Co., Bow Church-yard, London Williams, Chemist, Connnerciftl-stieet, Newport; Downing, ■ Chemist, Monmouth; and all Medieitie Venders, TO THE ELECTORS OF THE UNITED BOROUGHS OF MONMOUTH, NEWPORT, AND USK. GENTLEMEN, THE melancholy loss which the nation has sustained by the death of our late lamented Sovereign, will, in a sho;t pe- I riod, cause you to be called upon to exercise your elective franchise. It is not, therefore, premature in me again to solicit the ho- nour of your suffrages which I do upon the same principles that I have hitherto done, namely, an ardent attachment to the nour of your suffrages which I do upon the same principles that I have hitherto done, namely, an ardent attachment to the I constitution of our common country, and a firm determination I to aid, by every means in my power, in maintaining inviolate the rights and privileges of the three estates of the realm. To the adoption of measures involving organic changes in ) this happy system, I am decidedly opposed the separation of tfie Church from the State—the alienation of Ecclesiastical Property—the abolition of the Mouse of Peers, or any funda- mental change in the constitution of that branch of the Legis- lature—the ballot, and Universal Suffrage, 1 conceive to be measures that would be totally subversive of the best interests of the community-that would tend to the annihilation of all national prosperity—and, as such, they will find in me an ear- nest and active opponent. But, whilst I deprecate the visionary and theoretical views with which some are dazzled, and the evil and dishonest mo- tives by which others are actuated, I am not blind to the tact I that there exist in some of our institutions defects and abuses, which call urgently for the consideration of the Legislature of the real and practical reform of these I shall ever be found a I zealous supporter, when the remedy proposed is based not merely on expediency, but also on integrity and justice. I take this opportunity of again returning you my warmest thanks for the kind promises of support which I received from you on my last canvass and, at the same time, of assuring you, that, should 1 receive the high honour of being elected your representative, no exertion shall be spared on my part to merit the confidence reposed in me. 1 remain, GENTLEMEN, YTour faithful and obliged Servant, JOSEPH BAILEY, JUN. Glanusk Park, 29th of June, 1837. CROSSSTREET, ABERGAVENNY. WATKINS & SON, Urintero, iSoofturUere, tioofctnntirrs, AND STATIONERS, RETURN thanks to their numerous Friends and the Pub- lic generally, for the distinguished patronage with which they have been favoured during a period of neaily forty years; and beg to inform them that they have DISPOSED OF TH U li CONCERN to Mr. THOMAS LEWIS WOODALL, whom they can with the utmost confidence recommend to their notice THOMAS L. WOODALL BEGS respectfully to inform the Gentry and Inhabitants in general of ABERGAVENNY' and its Yiciuity, that he has TAKEN TO THE BUSINESS, STOCK-IN-TRADE, of Messrs. W ATKINS and SON, as above, and earnestly solicits a continuance of that kind pationage and support with ,vhich they have far so many years been favoured, trusting that no effort of his will be wanting to ensure a continuance thereof. MORISON'SPIL I. S HA VING. in spite of the artful misrepresentations to which they have been subjected, come into very general use, it lecomes necessary to guard against the imitations of unprinci ,>led persons who impose on the public, and endeavour to steal lenefits for themselves by applying Mr. Morison s theory and lame to spuiious compositions of their own. It is therefore :ssential that all who make use of these Medicines should take I •aie to purchase only of the authorised Agents. (a list of whom, or this Distiict, is given below:) and be particular in obseiv- ing that the words Morison's Universal Medicines" be en- graven on the Government stamp in white letters, upon a red ,round. No Chemist or Druggist is supplied with Morison's Pills. -————- General Agmt fiw the District of Gloucester and. Monmouth, MR. C. CHUBB, At Higgs' and Co.'s, 7, Eastgate street, Gloucester, By whose appointment the Medicines are sold by the following Agents throughout the District, viz.— NEWPORT, MR. EVANS PRINTER, &c. Abergavenny, Mr. W. H. Lechlade, Mr. Lawrence. I Stucley, Bookseller. littledean, Mr. Cooper. IJourton, Mr. T. Palmer. Monmouth, Mrs. Heath, lirinscombe and Minchin- Mitcheldeaa, Mrs. Trotter. hampton, Mr. Alder. Moreton, Mr. Minchin, Jew- illakeney, Messrs. Minchin eller. and Co. Nantyglo Iron Works, Mr. Beaufort Iron Works, Mr. Jones, Grocer, Brynmawr. Jones, Grocer. Newnhain, Mrs. Russell. Cheltenham, Mr. Herbert, N'ewent, Miss Gatfield. J. Arcade and Mr. Ark- Northleach, Mr. W. P. Duc- ell. Tailor, 6, Chester Walk. kett. Cirencester, Mr. Wyman, Nailsworth, Mr. Partridge. Park-street. Pontypool, Mr. Parry. Coleford, Miss Phillips. Ross, Mr. Jones, Watch- C'ampden, Mr. Cherry. maker. Chalford, Mr. Innell, Baker. Stroud, Mr. B. Bucknall. Chipping Sodbury, Mr. G. Stow, Mr. Tilsley. Cole. Tnornbury, Mr. G. Hughes. u Chepstow, Mrs. Williams, Tewkesbury, Mr. D. Potter, High-street. Hanbury Terrace. Oursley, Mr. Goodrich, Hat- Tetbury, Coole and Co. ter. Tintern Abbey, Mr. Gloucester, Higgs and Co., Pritchard. Eastgate-street, and Mr. Tredegar, Mr. W. James, Hickman, Westgate-street. Market Place. Hawkesbury, Mr. St inch- Usk, Mr. Lewis, Tailor. combe. Wickwar, Mr. A. Sims, Kingstanley, Mr. W. Leech, Grocer. A variety of interesting publications may be had of the Agents, explanatory of the grounds upon which the Vegetable U mversa: Medicines are deemed sufficient to subdue the original cause of ill the forms of disease, and pointing out the course to be pur- sued in taking the Medicines under all circumstances. Sold in Boxes at Is l-Jd, 2s 9d, 4s 6d and Family Packets, containing three 4s 6d Boxes, at Us each. I 7,, roBfTTTrOOI. it,&C;ES, Wednesday tf Thursday, the 9th A- loth of August, 1837. THE PONTYPOOL Si AtvtSof Three Sovereigns each. with Twenty-five Sovereigns added, for Horses of all ages, dlat have never won £50. in Cup, Match, or Sweepstakes. three years old to carry 7st. 4lbs. four years old, 8st, 41b. ■ive, six, and aged, 8st. 101b. Half-bred Horses allowed 51bs.; Mares and Geldings allowed 2lbs. Heats, about two miles. Three H rses to start, or no race, unless with the consent of he Stewards. THE TRADESMEN'S STAKES of Two Sovereigns each with Fifteen Sovereigns added for Horses not thorough-bred. bOlla fide the property of Persons residing in the parish of Tre- vethin, and that have been so for the last two months. Three years old,7st.91bs.; four years, 8st. 101b.; five years,9st.7)b.; six years and aged, lOst, 21b. Mares and Geldings allowed Jibs. Four Horses to start, or no race, unless with the consent of the Stewards. Heats. aLout one mile and a half. THE HURDLE RACE of One Sovereign each, with Ten I Sovereigns added for Horses of all ages, bona fide the pro- perty of Gentlemen residing in the county of Monmouth, that Have never won £ 30 in Cup, Match, or Sweepstakes. Weights, four years, lOst. 121b. five years, list. 91bs.; six years and aged, 12st. 2lbs. A winner at any time of a stake of the value j of jC25 01 upwards, to carry 5lbs. extra. Four Leaps in each heat over Hurdles at least three feet six inches high. Heats, about two miles. Three Horses to start, or no race, unless with the consent of the Stewards. Gentlemen Riders. SECOND DAY. I THE MONMOUTHSHIRE STAKES of Three Sovereigns each, with Fifteen Sovereigns addtd three years old to carry 7st. 4lbs.; four years old, 8st. 4lbs. five, six, and aged, 8st. lOlbs. Half-brei Horses allowed 5Ibs.; Mares and Geldings allowed 2ibs. The winner of the Pontypool Stakes to carry 5lbs. extra. Heats, about two miles. Three Horses to start, or no race, unless with the consent of the Stewards. HUNTERS' STAKES and HU RULE RACE—A Sweep stakes of Three Sovereigns each, wii h Fifteen Sovereigns added for Horses not thorough-bred, bonajide the propeity of Gentle- men residing in the counties of Monmouth, Brecon, or Glamor- gan, and that have been regularly hunted the last season. Four years old to carrv lOst. 121bs.: five years, list. 91bs.; six years and aged, 12st. 21bs. A winner of £ 25 once this season to carry 71bs. extra: twice, lOibs. Hoises bred in Monmouth- shire to be allowed 5tbs. Heats, about two miles. Four Leaps in each heat, over Hurdles at least three feet six inches higti. Three Horses to start, or no race, unless with the consent of the Stewards. Gentlemen Rideis. H N UICAP STAKES, for Beaten Horses-A Sweepstakes of Three Sovereigns each, with Ten Sovereigns added. Heats, -bout two miles Three Horses to start, or no race, unless with the consent of the Stewards. PONY RACE, for Five Sovereigns, added to a Sweepstakes of Tea Shillings each, for Ponies not exceeding Thirteen Hands high. Catch Weights. The second Pony to receive One So- vereign out of the Stakes. Heats, about a mile and a distance. Three Ponies to ^art,or no race, unless with the consent of the Stewards. To close and name to the Clerk of the Races, at the SHIP INN, before si* o'clock on the evening of the 8th of August, at which time aM stakes and entrance money must be paid, and the colours named. The decision of the Stewards. or of any person they may appoint, shall in every case be final. Half an hour allowed t^tueen each heat and race, at the expiration of which as many horses as come to the post will positively be started. If tjvther of the stakes be walked over for, the public money will not be added and no professional rider, or person connected with training stables, will be allowed to ride in the Hurdle Race or Hunters Stukes. Each Horse ( Ponies excepted) to pay five shillings entrance, five shillings for scales and weights, and the winner of each race one guinea. weights, and the winner of each race one guinea. No person to erect a Booth or Standing on the Course, unless j he be a subscriber of at least one sovereign. No horse to stand at the house of a person, or to be plated by a smith, who is not a subscriber of the same sum, or not to be entitled if a winner. —An dogs found at large on the course will be destroyed. Ordinary the First Day at the Crotcn Inn, at Six o'clock, the Second Day at the Hanhury Arms Inn, Vontumoile, at the fame hour. MR. BROUGHALL, > STEWARD MR. STEPHENS.$*TEWARI> t MR. JAMKH HOPTO*, Clerk of the Course. ANNIVERSARY. TEA-WAREHOUSES, 26, MARYPORT-STREET, And 44, BRIDGE-STREET, BRISTOL. SIX Years have now elapsed since the opening of our present Establishment and we again, with pleasure, refer to an Enlightened Public whether our Claim is worthy of their support and confidence'. ( We also wish to Caution our Friends against a System of Quackery in the Trade calculated to deceive persons unacquainted with that important article of consumption, TEA. We assure Consumers that they'may at all times (by trusting to the ability, industry, and skill of an experienced l ea-Dealer, who well knows the various flavours suitable for blending together) procure an Article SUPKRIOR in quality, and LowEn in Price, than possibly can be sold by any NEW RACE of Pretenders under the Quackerv System. H. & Co. beg to inform the Public, that they have, for upwards of Sixteen years, been actively employed in the TEA TRADE, in all its various Branches, and have had an opportunity of acquiring "a practical knowledge of the various descriptions imported, which may be cousideied the most valuable acquirement a Tea-Dealer can possess, particularly 111 the present state of the 1rade. H. & Co.'s Warehouses were expressly established to supersede the inconvenience which FAMILIES were subject to in sending to London for Tea. 'The Proprietors have confined their selections onlv to such TEAS as are suitable to maintain a respectable and permanent Trade; they therefore invite an impartial Trial from those Families who have not yet favoured them with their Oiders, and rely exclusively upon the real quality and good value of their Teas, which they are confident must prove perfectly satisfactory, and be powerful advocates in their favour, i OU R PRICES ARE AS FOLLOW BLACK TEA. s. d. S. d GREEN TEA. 8. d. s. d. Good Congou Kind, possessing flavour 3 0 I Good Common Twankay .4 Oand4 4 Strong substantial Black Tea 3 6 and 4 0 Bright-leaf Ditto, strong 4 8 Much superior, strong and full, recommended for Fine Hyson Kind 5 0 and 5 4 general use 4 4 and 4 8 Real Good Hyson 5 6 and 6 0 Fine Pekoe Souchong, rich flavour and strong 5 0 and 5 4 Superfine Ditto 8 0 and 9 0 Fine Pekoe Souchong, rich flavour and strong 5 Oand5 4 Superfine Ditto 8 0 and 9 0 Fine Gunpowder 8 0 fcS" Inferior Teas at Lower Prices. As QUALITY is the only criterion of CHEAPNESS, those persons who judge by actual value, and not exclusively from the low prices at which goods may be advertised, will be induced, on comparison, to give this Establishment their decided preference for whilst we recommend the STHONG BLACK TEA at 4s, and the RICH- FLA VOlJREJ) PEKOE SOUCHONG at 5s per pound, as the most useful TEAS, in point of strength, flavour, general utility, and sterling value, we have always on hand an extensive assortment at such prices as may meet the views of the most frugal also, to those who profess to be connoisseurs in Tea, and regardless of price, a great variety of the most delicious and luxurious descriptions imported. *„* Orders from any part of the Country, accompanied by a Remittance, will have immediate attention. Your obedient Servants, G. HPWT^and COMPY, GOOD AND CHBAP TEAS, FROM LONDON. THE Best in Newport at W. DAVIES'S, DRAPER, COMMERCIAL STREET; at all piices, from 2s 6d a Pound upwards Agent to the celebrated EAST INDIA TEA COMPAN Y" of Great St. Helen's, London. AGENTS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. NEWBRIDGE R. MARSDEN. NANTYGLO. Ditto. THE FOREST C. VERITY. Persons having a little time to spare are appfised thatAgents continue to be appointed by the East India lea Company and, from the Teas being packed up in all sizes, from Ounces to Pounds very little trouble is occasioned by the sale.-Apply, post paid, to CHARLES HANCOCK. Secretary. ABBEY TIN TERN AND BIG SWEAR DIRTRICT OF ROADS. N OTICE is hereby given, that a MEETING of theTRUS- TEES of this D1STRIC I of ROADS will be held at the J Sr.oop ISN, in the village of LAN-DOGO, on Thursday, the 27th day of July next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when the TOLLS alising at the several Toll Gates called the Redhrook, Higswear Bridge, Saint Ariwts, Clearwell Meend, and Mork Giites, will be LET by AUCTION, to the best Bidder or Bid- ders, either separately or together, and for such term as the Trustees may then determine upon, commencing from the First day of August next. Whoever happens to be the highest bidder, will be required to pay one month's rent in advance on signing the contract, I '1 14 and give security, with sufficient sureties, for payment of the remainder of the rent so agreed for monthly, on the first day in every subsequent month. The Tolls collected at the above Gates during the last year, amounted to the sum of £ 673. cleai of the sal tries of the Col- lectors. THOMAS A. WILLIAMS, Monmouth. June 29. 1837. Clerk to the said Trustees. JrtlonmoutlJ Ot^triri cf iioaUe. NOTICE is Hereby Given,—That a MEETING of the TRUSTEES of this DISTRICT of ROADS will be held at the JURY ROOM, in the town of MONMOUTH, on Wed nesday, the Ninth day of August next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when the TOLLS arising at the several Toll-Gates called the Dixton, Monk, Dry-Rrid^e, Tregare. Cinder-Hill, Croft-y-Cloy, Wyesham, Redbrook. May-Hill Wharf, and Staun- ton Gates, together with the HALF-TOLLS now collected at the Cross-Corh Gate, will be LET BY AUCTION, to the best Bidder or Bidders, either separately or together, and for such term as the Trustees may then determine upon, commencing from the Twentieth day of September next. Whoever happens to be the highest Bidder, will be required to pay One Month's Rent in advance oil signilig the Contract, and give security, with sufficient sureties, for payment of the remainder of th Rent so agreed for monthly, on the first day in every subsequent month. The Tolls TOllected at the above Gates during the last year, have amounted to the several sums hereinafter mentioned, viz.:—Dixton, Monk Dry-Bridge. Tregare, Cinder-Hill. Croft- y-Cloy, Wyesham, Redbrook, and Cross-Coeli Gates, £ 2342 and May-Hill Wharf and Staunton Gates, £ 282, clear of the salaries of the Collectors. THOMAS A. WILLIAMS, Clerk to the said Trustees. Monmouth, 6th July, 1837. UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY. AS the following letter ieceived from Major-General Sir Henry Wheatley, Keeper of the Privy Purse, testifies:— Sir, —1 am honoured with the King's commands to express his Majesty's sense of your polite attention in sending the two bottles of Essence of Ginger. His Majesty has been pleased to direct me to forward you ten pounds in payment for it-enclosed you will find that amount.—I am, Sir, your's obediently, St. James's Palace, June25th, 1835.' H. WHEATLEY. To Mr. Decirnus Wood house." WOO DHO USE'S T7111 KRKAL ESSENCE OF GINGER Is particularly recommended to all Cold. Phlegmatic. Weak, and Neivons constitutions. It is certain in affording instant re- lief in '■ holera Morbus, Spasms, Cramps, Flatulence. Langour, Hysterics. Heartburn, Los.s of Appetite, Sensation of Fulness, Pain and Oppression after Meals also those Pains of the Stomach and. Bowels which arise from Gouty Flatulencies; Digestion, however much impaired, is restoied to its pristine slate by the use of this Essence for a short time. if taken in Tea, Coffee, Ale, Beer, Porter, Cider, or Wine; it corrects their flatulent tendency. The undernamed, and 208 other Medical Men, have given certificates of their unqualified approbation of the valtre of the Essence, as also of its superiority over all other similar prepa- rations. Drs. James Johnson. Physician to his Majesty. A. T. Holioyd, S. Ashwell, R. Rowley, A. Middleton, C. Loudon. D. Davies, Surgeon to their Majesties, J. Pereira, G. Pilcher, F. Salmon, F. Tyrrell, J. H. Curtis, Aurist to his Majesty, C. Millard. This Essence is prepared only by DECIMUS WOOD- HOUSE, Operative Chemist Extiaordinary to his Majesty, 43, (late 18.) King William-street, New London Bridge and sold by him, Wholesale and Retail, in Bottles, 2s 6d, 4s 6d, 10s 6d, and 21s each and mav be had of all Medicine Venders. Also WOODHOUSE'S PATENT CORN PLASTER, for affording instant relief, and eradicating CORNS and BUNI- ONS without pain or danger.—This plaster acts by softening and destroying the Corns or Bunions and defending the affected paits from the pressure of the shoe. 'I hus its use is perfectly safe, and certain in affording relief in ten minutes, if a cure is not effected.—In Boxes, Is l^d,2s 9d, and 4s 6d each. SELECT TOILET ARTICLES, J Indispensable for Personal Comfort and Attraction. KotoUnD'* j-ijraooar (Jl)tI, A VEGETABLE PRODUCTION, is universally admired, and acknowledged to be the best and cheapest article for nourishing the HAIR, prevents it from falling off or turning grey, changes grey hair to its original colour, produces and re- stores H AI11—^vjsjttaKAjate period of life, frees it from SCURF, and renders ||rinPjj|fI)arsh and dry hair as soft as Silk, Curly and Glossy jnwefves it in Cur/ and other decorative formation, unimpaired by the Summer's heat, violent exercise, or the relax- ing tendencies of the Ball Room, &c. To CHILDREN, it is invaluable, as it lays a foundation for a Heautiful Head of Hair. CAUTION.—Ask for "ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL," and observe their Name and Address, in Red, on the wrapper, thus, A. ROWLAND & SON, 20, HATTON GARDEN, Counter-signed A LEX. ROWLAND. The lowest price is 3s 6d—the next price is 7s—10s 6d, and 21s per bottle. ROWLAND S KALYDOa, A mild and innocent preparation, from beautiful EXOTICS; ,? effectually eradicates ERUPTIONS, TAN, PIMPLES, FRECKLES, REDNESS, SPOTS, and all Cutaneous Im- perfections; renders the most Sallow Complexion delicately fair, clear, and delightfully soft—impaiting a healthy JUVENILE BI.00M, as well as realizing a delicate WHITE NECK, HAND,and ARM. It prevents and removes every unsightly irregularity, as well as tenderness of the SKIN, whether occasioned by exposure to COLD WINDS, the SUN, or any accidental cause. GENTLEMEN, afte) Shaving, will find it allay the irritating and smarting pain, and render the Skin smooth and pleasant. Price 4s 6d and 8s 6d per bottle, duty included. uowlaitzilo <ntJontotoi|Jrarl mtnttfrittt A VEGETABLE WHITE POWDER, Prepared from Oriental Herbs of the most Delicious Odour and Sweetness: it eradicates the Turtar from the Teeth, removes de- cayed Spots, preserves the Enamel, and fixes the Ter.th firmly in their sockets, rendering them b autifully White. Being an Anti-Scorbutic, it eradicates the Scurvy from the Gums, strength- ens, braces, and renders them of a healthy red also imparts a dBlightful fmgmllce to the breath. 1 Price 2s 9d per box, duty includpd. ROWLAND'S ALSANA EXTRACT, Immediately relieves the most Violent Tooth-Ache, Gum Boils, Swelled Face. &cc.: it is also an excellent Stomachic, in cases of Flatulency, Spasmodic Affections, &e., and gives instantaneous relief.—P"ce 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 10s 6d per bottle. ri:3" NOTICE—The Name and Address of the Proprietors, A. ROWLAND & SON,20, HATTON GARDEN, LONDON, is engraved on the Government Stamp which is pasted on the three latter Aitides; also printed in rEd, on the Wiapper in which each is enclosed. Many Shop-keepers offer for sale Counterfeits of the above composed of the most perjurious ingredients. They call their trash the GENUINE," and sign A. RowlandSon, omitting the recommending them as being Cheap. Be sure toask for ROWLAND'S." Sold by Mr. WM. HOPKINS, Perfumer, &c., Newport; and by tesoectabl* Perfumers and Medicine Venders, TO ROAD CONTRACTORS, MASONS, I AND OTHERS. [PERSONS wining to CONTRACT for ALTERING the Jt- LINE of ROAD in the CHEPSTOW DISTRICT, at a place called the PURLIEU, near Lidney, in the ccuntyof Gloucester, and to ERECT a GUARD WALL at HAWKINS'S BRIDGE, near Newnham, in the same county, may see the Plans and Specifications at my Residence, in Chepstow, where lenders for executing the.same will be received, until the 27th day of July, 1837. VALENTINE PARSONS, Surveyor of the Chepstow District of Roads. I s JE. READY-FURNISHED HOUSE. TO BE LET, Ready Furnished,—LLANSANFREAD JL HOUSE, with a good Garden, well cropped, Lawn, Offices, &c., and, if required, Eight Acres of Meadow Land.- The situation is delightful, and very convenient, being a short distance from the mail road leading from Monmouth to Aber- ¡ gavenny, and only five miles from the latter town. For particulars and terms, apply to Mr. BEAUMONT, ¡ Tump, near Abergavenny.-W. H. LITTLE, Esq., the present tenant, will all.)w the house to be seen at reasonable times. July 13th, 1837. Co to zoiti tlU iMioatf isrontract, OR LET FOR A TERM OF YEARS, A Handsome, Newly-erected DW ELLING-HOUSE, called GLAN WERN, fit for the reception of a Genteel Family, situated half-a-m:!e south-west from PONTYPOOL, in a beautiful Lawn of about Four and a Half Acres of Ground, lately laid Out, and planted with several hundred Trees, Shrubs.&c.; and commanding a splendid and unobstructed view of the Vales of Usk and C'rumlyn. The load leading to it is excellent, with a neat Lodge at the Entrance Gate of the Premises. The House consists of an Entrance Hall, Dining and Draw- ing-rooms, each 20 feet by 16 feet, and II feet high, Library, Kitchens, Butler's Pantry, four best Bed-rooms, two Dressing- rooms, and two Servant;' Bed-rooms, China Closet, Water Closet, excellent Wine and Beer Cellars, and a never-failing supply of delicious Water. &c. The Out Premises consist of an excellent Garden, planted with Fruit Trees, &c.; a capital Three-stalled Stable. Harness- room, double Coach-house, and other extensive Outbuildings and conveniences. Applications (postage paid) to C. H. CROFT, Esq., Soli- citor, Pontypool, or J. HOLBIIOOK, M.D., Glanwern, near Pontypool, will be attended to immediately. TREDEGAR IRON WORKS, MONMOUTHSHIRE. To Inn holders, Huttl-keeptrs, Capitalists, and Others. lítbrøtmrnt. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By order of the Executors of the late Hawkins Beet, Deceased, On the Premises, at TIIFDtGAR IRON WORKS, on Thursday, tiie 17th day of August next, between the hours of Three and Five of the Clock in the Afternoon, /V LL that Capital MESSUAGEorTENEMEN T.old-es a- ,(1 blished COMMERCIAL INN, HOTEL,and PUBLIC- HOUSE, called the TREDEGAR ARMS, which has recently been entirely re-built, at a considerable expense, with the very best materials, well-seasoned Baltic Timber, Cec. &c.. hand- some Stone Staircase (with Mahogany Rail), is extremely well and neatly fitted up with every convenience, and well adapted I tor the reception and accommodation of Families, Commercial Gentlemen, and Travellers. 1 he piemises are admirably situ- aied for business, at the corner of the Circus, opposite the Town-hall, in the populous and flourishing town of Tredegar and contain, on the Basement Story, a large and convenient Kitchen, Scullery, and four large Cellars; on the Ground Floor, spacious Portico and Entrance llall, Commercial-room, Pri- vate-room, Smoking-room, Tap-room, Spirit Shop, with two entrances from the Street, a spacious Bar and Bar Parlour, and Wine Cellar under the Stairs; on the First Floor, a capital Drawing-ioom with three Windows, seven excellent airy Bed. rooms, Water and other Closets; on the Second Floor, nine very good Hed-r< oms, and large Linen Closet. In the Yard. which measures upwards of 3000 feet, is a Six- stalled Stable; with ample room for Building Brew-house, Coach-houses, Stables, and other Offices. The House commands a good, bold, and attractive frontage, and the interior is exceedingly well arranged the Rooms are of good dimensions, lofty, and very cheerful. The Premises(which stand decidedly in the most convenient and aiiy situation in the town, and aie capable of doing a very extensive business) are held under Lease from the Tr degar Iron Company, dated the 25th March, 1802, for the Term of 79 Years, ot which 44 were unexpired the 25th March, at a mode- rate ground rent. For further particulars, and to view the Premises, apply to RICHARD FOTHERGILL, Esq., and Mr. JOHN LEWIS, of Tredegar aforesaid, the Executors; and to Mr. C. G. BA- KER, of Abercarne. and Tredegar aforesaid, their Solicitor. Letters to be post paid. SOUTH WALES—FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, COAL MINES, OTH Ell MINERALS, IN THE COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN, For Investment or Occupation. j MR. GEORGE ROBINS is instructed to SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY, July 27, at Twelve o'clock, at the Auction Mart, in London, the valuable FREEHOLD ESt ATE of ttUMSARAN. within three miles of the Sea, and four miles of the Market Towns and SEAPORTS of KIDWELLY and LLANELLY, and twelve miles from Carmarthen, with which town it com- lun IS municates by water, consisting of about 700 ACRES of EXCELLlNT PASTURE, ARABLE, and WOOD LAND, the surface alone producing above f700 per annum, exclusive of the Annual produce from the Woods. The MINERALS consist of COAL, IRON-STONE, FIRE- BRICK CLAY, and building stone, end EXTEND UNDER THE WHOLE PROPERTY, >r, 700 ACRES. I he Minerals under about 200 Acres besides of adjoining land ARE secured to the proprietor of this estate by leases. 1 he Coal, Iron, and Fire Clay are to an almost exhaustless extent; the coal under the whole has been computed to be twenty millions of tons the Colliery communicate s by Canals with THREE DIFFERENT HARBOURS, within four, five, and six miles distance, is worked and work- able for ages by level and water balance, without steam-engines, and, consequently, free from the injurious stoppages to which Y°"ienes, worked by machinery, are liable. The Coal is of that valuable kind called ANTRACITE, or STONE COAL, VERS strong, burns without smoke, and is in demand for steam arid locomotive engines. Antracite is considered stronger than ordinary coal by 25 percent, and more, and is coming into ¡' great use in AMERICA for STEAM NAVIGATION and HOUSEHOLD USE THE NEW RIVER COMPANY IN LONDON have used it these three years. It may be here remarked that the important discoveries and Improvements in the manufacture of lion by the application of Antraclte. instead of the bituminous Coal, hitherto invariably u>ed for this purpose, lenders this property one of extreme va- iue,and which twelve months since could not have been at- tached to it. The large extent of the Mineral tract embracing with Trn„ ,AN, RAC1TE. OR STONE COAL, iin iron-stone and the advantages which the properly pos- ducemernTfor th°eality t0 P°rtS of sl,iPment' hold 0Ut Str0Ug SUCCESSFUL ESTABLISHMENT OF IRON-WORKS ON fHE MOST EXTENSIVE SCALE IN „ i.k r .THp UNITED KINGDOM, therefore viewed alone in that light as holding out the pros- HFFN «R AT T^DS°MK FORTUNE N G £ I^ HSKD AT AN EARLY PERIOD. 1 he profitable sale is now about 20.000 TL)N > A-YEAR. WHICH BY EXERIION MAY BE DOUBLED. The works, canals, and railways are complete, and the cost of the coal will be diminished by an increased sale. There is an excellent FAMILY RESIDENCE, with suit. able offices, aud exteasive stabling, farm. and out-buildings. I he situation is beautiful, commanding veiy extensive views over sea and land; is altogether a most desirable property, either for investment or residence. The colliery is not, nor ever WILL it be, an annoyance to the house or grounds. The estate is well tjmbeied. hIs to be submitted to POSITIVE SALE, AND WITHOUT A LIMIT. Particulars mRY be had, 28 days prior to the sale, by appli- cation to Mr. George Robins, at his offices, Covenl-gaiden or ¡ to Messrs. Chisholme, Hall, and Gibson; solicitors to the vend- ors, 64, Lincoln'? Inn-fields, London.

Domrettr Xttos. A few days after the accession of her Majesty she in- vited the Countess of Durham, and especially commanded her to bring all her clu dren with her. Tiiose who wit- nessed the kindness with which they were received, not only admired the amiable character of the Queen, but were deli«hird with a scene which comes so closely home to the affections of English mothers. The admirers of Lord, Dur- ham's political itiJesrily will also view this attention of their Sovereign to his family as a good omen. The warrants of her Majesty's tfadesmen are all sus- pended until after the Westminster election in order that I they may not be coerced as hitherto on similar occasions. UNNATURAL CONDUCT AND INADEQUATE PUNISHMENT. —A i-nati, turned Samuel Thorne, was taken before the Mayor of Barnstaple on Tuesday week, having made an at- tempt to hang his own son, a boy about eight years of age. He was detected, by a man named Bartholomew, with the rope about the chad's neck. He alleged that the boy bad been stealing peas and gooseberries; and,in palliation of his cruel and unnatural conduct, said that something was the matter with hts head, after drinking a drop of beer. His wife corroborated this statement. He was se- verely reprimanded.—Plymouth Journal. ESCAPE AND RECAPTURE OF A MANIAC.—On Monday, a few minutes past eleven o'clock, an unfortunate maniac gentleman (who had effected his escape from a private madhouse in the neighbourhood of Islington) was observed running at a furious speed along the New-road, until he arrived at the corner ol Tottefihatn-'courl-road, where there is a stand of omnibuses, &c. Obsefthtjj one without the driver he instantly leaped into it, and before Hit- man could reach his horse the poor maniac drove ofi alonn Tottenham-court-road, first on the foot pavement, then on the carriage-road, at the full speed of the horse. When he had arrived at the coiner of Goodge-street thf- horse was stopped by four policemen, and the maniac was secured and conveyed to the station house in George- street, Bloomsbury. His keepers shortly after arrived, and he was conveyed in their custody to his asylum in a coach. Fortunately no one received the least injury.— London Paper. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.—This evening the neighbour. hood of the Zoological Gardens was densely crowded to witness the ascent of Mrs. Graham, which took place about 1 half-past six. The ascent was very imposing, but at one time it was feared that the lady and her balloon would have come down on the wide waste of waters;" she was carried over the river by the wind, and was ail but "sent to sea by the current which prevailed. Had the wind not been light she would unquestionably have been placed in great jeopardy. As it was, she succeeded in descrnding on the beach of the Mersey (the Chester side), a short distance from the Black Rock—grateful, doubtless, for the narrow and providential escape which she had experienced The rush to the river was tremendous; and the public were gratified at the splendour of the ascent, and the good fortune which brought it to a successful terminus. Last week a professional uentleinan of the name of New- port, caine from Worcester by the Paul Pry night coach j On arriving at the Gloucester coffee-house, he took a call for the purpose of proceeding to the Bank uf England, He had 111 his possession upwards of £ 7000 in cash ami securities, contained in a small portmanteau, which lie placed by his side in the vehicle. On reachimj the mid die of Oxford street the cab horse fdl will. conslderablt force, and both gentleman and driver were thrown frail' the cab, but luckily escaped without hemll seriously ill- jured. Mr N. sprang to his feet, and looked III the cab for his portmanteau, but it had disappeared. A ciowd had begun to collect. Mr. N. calling out most lustily my portmanteau—they have stolen it," looked eagerly j round and discovered a man at a short distance, in the act of walking off with the property. He was immediately pursued, upon which he dropped the portmanteau, and, after a sharp chase, succeeded in getting clear off.—Lon- j don paper. The accounts of the crops from all Darts of the kingdom concur in stating that the piospects ol the harvest are ol the most encouraging description. The meeting of the British Association for the Advance- ment of Science, which is to be held 111 Liverpool this year, will take place iii the week commencing on Monday. September 11 th. OXFORD CIItCClT.-At Oxford Assizes there were only two causes for trial at Nisi Prius, and 17 prisoners; the whole of the business was got through in one day, a cir- cmns)a"ce that has not occurred for the last 50 years.- At Worcester there were only seven causes at Nisi Prius. which was about one each to every six of the forty fivt uentlemen of the long robe who attended to shaie ill th. spoils. There were 24 prisoners for trial in the count) kjaol, and not one in the city.—Johii Williams, an ill-look- inu short man, said to be aged 16, and George Strongi- tharm, 30, were ut on their trial for an atrocious assault and robbery on John Cocum, Mr. PickerneH f waggonei. The facts were clearly proved by a youth named Henry llatton, who was m the field near the scene of the rob- bery, and Mr. Pickernell. Tiie housebreaking implements found in the possession of the prisoners were eje l with much curiosity.— Both Guilty. Transported for life. FIRK ON BOAIW A STEAM-PACKET.—Shortly aft,r the Sir Francis Drake was signalled on Friday morning, the 7th instant, the, (listre,s-fliiv was hoisted at the yard-aim, on the signal-staff at Fort Regent, and a report cnculated that the vessel was 011 fire. Such, it appears, was the case. The following facts, lurnished by a gentleman passenger, may be relied on :—The steamer, after a fine passage, ar- tived 111 Guernsey, where she disembarked several pa sen gers, took on board others, and proceeded for Jcsey. When off Grosnez, smoke was perceived escaping abaft the funnel, and strong suspicions were entertained that that part of the vessel was on fite below, which they soon ascer- tained to be too true. Captain Nichols immediately or- dered minute-guns to be fired, and signals of distress hoisted, in the hope of obtaining some assistance from the shore, to relieve them from their perilous situation but notwithstanding several boats were seen lying in St.Ouen's Bay, upwards of an hout elapsed ere any of them attempted to come off. At this crisis, IVngelly, the carpenter, in stantly set himself to work with an axe, to rip open the deck where the fire had originated, in order to ad,nit a sufficiency of water to extinguish the flames; his exe-lions were highly praiseworthy. The pilot was now directed to run the Drake into St. Ouen's Bay, for the purpose o- landing the passengers (who numbered about thirty), and scuttling her, if necessary. After the fire was extinguished, and when endeavouring to clear the shore, sh unfortu nalely struck on a rock. Tn this dilemma the alarm was natuially great, but the captain, whose cool, collected, and seamanlike conduct throughout the whole was remaikable, having ordered a kedge to be dropped astern, thp vessel was soon got off. The boats were lowered, and the female passengers safely landed it, St. Ouen's Bay. The cause of the accident is said to have ansen frexm the coals having been placed too near the boiler, which caused them to ig- nite. Had the accident happened in the night, the vessel would inevitably have been lost. The Drake left for Plymouth the same evening, with a good number of pas- sengers.—Jersey Paper. WORD AND DEED.—Mr. H. Eyre, a Corkshire Orange- man, possessed of some twenty thousand a year, attended a meeting last week for promoting the election of Mr. Longfield. A laree subscription was made for that pur- j pose, and Mr. Eyre, standing up with a took of ineffable importance, said aloud, every man, If he has but one pound, should give half of it." This auspicious opening was loudly applauded, the rest of the company reckoning, by the Rule of Three Direct, that Mr. (ledger Eyre's con- tribution would, in compliance with his own maxim, be so large as to save them the trouble of disbursing anything, Quid dignum tanto foret hie promissor hiatu ? He put down £ 200—a round sum indeed but not more, in proportion to his enormous weahh, than the donation of a farthing would be from the possessor of a single pound.

PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT. Monday having been appointed for the prorogation of Par" liament, and the extraordinary novelty of a Queen coming down in person to prorogue it, the crowds who were assembled in and about both houses were unprecedented in density and respecta- bility of appearance. Carriages lined the streets from the Horse Guards, Itrnl Ahingdon-stieet was only rendered passable by the exertion3 of the police. The strangers' galletres in bcfh houses were opened at twelve o'clock, and the tusfi to obtain admission to that of the Peers was so great, that it was filled iD about fifteen minutes. Aboat half-past twelve the military took up their positions in front of the House of Lords, and were cheered by the people as they passed along. Every window in the streets through which the cortege passed was filled with ele- gantly dressed ladies, and we have heard that as much as five poends were demanded and paid for the use of a window. Platforms were erected on several places which commanded a view of the precession, and were crowded by persons of the highest respectability, principally ladies. Westminster-bridge was literally choked up, and all chance of passing it in the or- dinary manner was prevented by the masses who anxiously, but vainly, sought to obtain a peep at the pageant as It passed. At an early hour all was bustle in the neighbourhood of Buckingham Palace, and happy the individual considered him- self who could obtain a sight of the splendid carriages and horses which were subsequently to form to excitiog a portion of the procession. About twelve o'clock her Majesty, accompanied by her iIlu., trious mother, left Buckingham Palace in a private carriage for St. James's, wheie anxious crowds welcomed her arrival witb loud and heartfelt applauses of rejoicing hearts. Everything seemed to wear the appearance of satisfaction, notwithstanding the sombre tinge which the general mourning cast upon it. The lower part of the House of Peers was occupied by Peeresses, and the seats usually allotted to the reporters were more than half filled with oiders from the Lord Chamberlain's office. The ndlll of St. Martin's and St. Margaret's churches commenced ringing merry peals shortly after one o'clock, and the crowds who were about that time thronging towards the Houses of Parliament were great beyond anything before witnessed. At twenty minutes before two o'clock the royal procession left the new Palace, in St. James't-park, in the following order :— Acairiage drawn by six greys and containing Sir Frederick Smith and Mr. Blackwood, the gentlemen ushers in waiting VIr. Samuel Hancock, exon of the yeoman of the guard and Master Ellice, page of honour. The second carriage, drawn by a set of bays, in which were Master Cavendish, page of honoui Sir Robert Otway, groom in waiting Colonel Cavendish, equerry in waiting; and the silver stick in waiting. In the third carriage, also drawn by bays, were Lord Hill, gold stick in waiting; the captain of the yeoman of the guard; the comptroller of the household, and Lord Kilmarnock, page of honour. The fourth carriage, drawn by six black Hanoveriaa hoises, and containing the Marchioness of Lansdowne, first lady in waiting; the Countess of Mulgrave, lady in waiting; the lord steward and Lord Tempfemore, lord in waiting. JI « state coach, drawn by eight cream-coloured horses, preceded by the Queen's marshalmen, two and two the Queen's footmen, in stale liveries, two and two and a party of the yeomen of the g>iard. As the Queen entered the slate coach a signal was given bv the serjeant trumpeter to the trumpeter on horseback he band of the foot guards at the same moment playing God sive the Queen." Over a white satin petticoat, embroidered with gold, thc Queen wore a kirtle of crimson velvet trimmed with eimine, in stripes, and gold lace. The iobe was confined at the waist and shoulders, with gold cords and tassels. Her Majesty hau a liamond stomacher; on both arms strings of diamonds, and on 'he left an armlet, with the motto of the order of the garter her Majesty also wore the riband badge and stars of the order, the two latter set in diamonds. On the Queen's head was a splendid circlet of diamonds. Opposite to her Majesty sat the Duchess of Sutherland, mis- iress of the robes, and the master of the hoise. A nel\' set of harness for the cream-coloured horses was used for the first time. It is 01 red moiocco, richly ornamented with the royal coat of arms. The royal pioression passed through the triumphal arch in the front of the Palace, and down the middle Mall in St. Jai:e*s pirk, escorted by the royal regiment of horse guards. Her Majesty was enthusiastically received on the whole of 'he loute. On her Majesty's arrival at the House of Lords the Queen's robe was changed for a parliamentary robe of crimson velvet, entirely lined with ermine, and haviug a cape of ermine. The sides and bottom of the robe had a deep border of ermuie and gold lace. Her Majesty's appearance in the house, will lo found in an- other column. On her Majesiy's return from the house, she was as enthusiastically received as on going down. She arrhed jt the palace at twenty minutes past three o'clock. At four, iier Mi<jestv held a Pnvy Council, at which a proclamation was issued dissolving the parliament, and summoning a new pa:- 'lament; the writs to be returnable on Monday, the 11th of September.