Monmouthshire Merlin

Sua weeps alone-she weeps alone, That young deserted bride; Of all the pangs her heart hath known, Oh, 'tia the worst to hide X breaking heart beneath a smile Of borrowed cheerfulness, Though friends can read its grief the while, And all its anguish guess. But now they have retired, and sleep Their heavy eyelids close; And she is left alone to weep, And pour forth all her woes. Neglected hangs her raven hair O'er her pale pensive brow— Her cheek, now delicately fair, Though blanched with sorrow now. Her silken lashes-110ft dark eyes, With weeping almost dim- Alas, the mighty sacrifice She's paid in loving him, Who mingles with the heartless throng, The dissolute, and gay, With wine-bowl, foolish jest, and song, The night hours pass away. Upon her mow white hand she leans Her drooping aching head, While from the past her mem'ry gleans Thoughts of the bright days fled. But twelve months since that fair one dwelt Within her father's halls, Since then what anguish she has felt- Still feels when she recall, The pure endearing sympathies Which bound her to that home, Olt. why should their dim memories Back to her full heart come ? Oh, then she was as fair a flower As ever graced the earth. Then she had beauty for her dower, And innocence and mirth. Hushed is the music of her mirth, Faded her hopes of bliss- Oh, few can realise on earth One dream of happiness I How dreary seems her lonely room, How very calm and still- Though now accustomed to the gloom, It doth her spirit chill. Her harp stands there with broken strings— What melody could calm Har troubled thoughts ? Alas it brings To her sad heart no balm. And her sweet song is heard no more I Oh, no!—her tears fall fast. To think the light of life is o'er Hope's fairy visions past. Yet take thy Bible, which lies there, Neglected, too, of late, Oh, take it and bow down in prayer, For strength to bear thy fate. Yes, it will teach thee how to bear Thy coming destiny— T'will save thee, lone one, from despair, And soothe thy misery. Nay, start not I 'Tis the village clock Chiming the hour of three, Expe ct not yet his well-known knock. He cornea not yet to thee. Ala*, that he should ever win A heart so pure as thine, To triumph o'er the wreck within That desolated shrine. And oh, that he should ever leave So frail an idol, where Fancy did once so sweetly weave Visions so brightly fair. his footstep that she hears, She trembles all the while "f *way her gushing tears. Ana vainly tries to smile.| But he must know how thou hast wept, Tho' now the storm is still'd," For grief hath o'er thy spirit swept, And all thy pulses thrill'd. And does he come then to upbraid Thy patient mute distress ? To cast o'er all a deeper shade Of present wretchedness? 1 Is this the same devoted youth That did thy young heart win j I That swore to thee eternal truth, And now, the slave of sin ? And has he then so soon forgot To •• [ove and cherish thee ?" Poor wifel oh, how severe thy lot! How dark thy destiny! His TOW is registered in Heaven, And so sweet one is thine, Oh, keep it sacred as when given Before God's holy shrine. Wer't thou not wed, I'd bid thee spurn So falae and frail a chain- And from thine idol coldly turn, And burst thy bonds in twain. Yes, then I'd bid thee proudly crash And trample on each link, And pity's faintest whisper hush— Nor from the trial shrink. But thou hast sealed thy fates and love Will teach thee how to bear The heavy Joke which he has wove P°0t ">"°S bri<le- And may he be thy friend and guide, And oh, he will-he will Banks of the Ebbw, July 7th, 1843. MARIANNE.

MONMOUTHSHIRE SUMMER ASSIZES. j The commission was opened on Thursday, June 27 Shortly before two o'clock the H gh Sheriff, Sir Digby Mackworth, bt proceeded with his attendants to meet the learned jud»es and at half-past two Mr Justice Maule emeied the town, and pro. ceeded at once to the Shire Hall, where the commission was opened in the usual form. Mr Justice Williams, the colleague of Mr Justice Maule, arrived in town at an earlier hour in a private manner. At three o'elock both the learned judges attended divine ser- me in St. Mary s chureh, where an excellent and appropriate asyrnan was preached to them by the Rev. W. Powell, the H gh Sheriff^ chaplain, from Proveibs *v, latter part of v. 26 T,Jna° understanding walketh uprightly." The calendar contained sixteen prisoners for trial, and the ■ • "Row^uS'rivr^:d w" At t.n o'elock Mr Justice Williams entered the Crown Court when the following magistrates answered to their nam,.A Octavius Morgan, Esq, M.P. £ H. Phillip,, Esq. Richard Amphlett, Esq. John Roberts, Esq. w u Es2* Alexander Rolls, Esq. W.lham Hollis Esq. W. R. B. Smith, Esq. F \!Vn It F'H' VVi,lia™' E»1 C.-HW. A. Williams, Esq. C. H. Powell, Thomas Gratrex, Esq, Mayor of Monmouth, Richard Mullock, Esq, Mayor of Newport, John Shepherd, Esq, Boroughreeve of Usk ,0 l'le'r Dames as also 1 homas, Hughes, Esq, and 2 „ William Brewer, Esq, J Coroners. The following gentlemen were then sworn upon the Grand JurI Tr u 4 Esq, M.P., Foreman. 6^™. r q* w' B- Smi,h' Esq. Oftorgt Cave, Esq, U IT VV,H t* William Hollis, Esq. w A W vh W. H. Little, Esq.* V'T\ E$q' F. McDonnell, EL Tho™ n C. H. Powell, Esq. ™on,,a3 ^av,es, Esq. H. Phillips, Esq. H MaSH J-1"6*' I8q* John Roberts, Esq. RlH' n' h^' Thomas Reece. E«. ThlmlJ Eiq' Alexander Rolls, Esq. ] w™ v W'kema"' The Grand Jury having been sworn ?' • against vice and .mmorality having been read h^t JT0 d«hvered the following Lordship CHARGE. Gentlemen of the Grand Jurv r am «t«j calendar is so light, both in respect of the numbj pr'i.one?.8 and the quality 0f the offences with which they stand charged' Those offences are of the most ordinary description. suTt 7oZll?Zly A9m?' "d Which' lhertf°'e» d° ™ "or any eidar mj it!™,™6-' raake but 0QCobservation on thiscal- Jiiir 'tw • 10 refcreoce 10 'be two first cases on the list, in v. 10",v|du»ls are charged with maliciously wounding. ani™4 enc,1flr.8 m ,lie commission of the act, they were within the's'iit'°vnt C',ar^e('' ?ot' DOt cotne ream. U n°W re,'re' 8en,'c,CB» <0 your The grand jury then retired. -« M., -C ,TRIALS 0F THE PRISONERS. at ih« fl,arKed stealing, on the 16th of January, Pa'h of Monytbuslojne, a quantity of sugar, soap, and cou ^e» *«• property of Mary William*. Sir ThowM 1 hlll'P» conducted the prosecution—the prisoner was undefended, Isriuilly-three months' imprisonment in the House of Correction with bard labour. William Baltimot was charged with stealing, on the 19th of p I July, at lrevethen, an irttn bar. the property of John Morgan and others. B I Mi Rickards conducted the prosecution-lho prisonsr was I aadefendod Acquitted. John Wliiarns was charged with stealing on the 15th July, at the parish of Llanfoist, one half-crowo, seven shillings, five ••defended. Acquitted. John was charged with stealing on the 15th July, at the parish of Llanfoist, one half-crowo, seven shillings, five a boxj th« P^perty of Isaac Jones. Mr Riccards conducted the prosecution—the prisoner was endefended. Guilty—six months' imprisonment, with hard labour in the House of Correction. William M'Cartney was charged with ateeling eight sove- reigns, the property of the Monmouthshire aad Glamergsn- skue Banking Cempany. Mr Greaves conducted the pros«oution—the prisoner wa? un. defended. George William Conway said I am cashier at the Mon- mouthsliire and Glamorganshire Branch Bank, at Tredegar. I recollect the prisoner coming into the bank on the fifth of this month he told me he was a clerk out of employ, Rnd asked me if I knew of a situation. llold him I did not; he asked nae whether I was the principal. In consequence of something I heard, I went into another room and called Mr Harry but before I went I placed some heaps of sovereigns on the mantle- piece; I saw no one touch the sovereigns. I had placed the sovereigns about five minutes before prisoner came in when I left the room prisoner stood by the counter and when I came back he was standing between the opening of the counter, bv which he could get 10 the chimoey-piece. Mr Harry came in and had some conversation with the prisoner, who then left the bank. When I left the bank prisoner was alone, and when I returned he was atone when he left I missed part of one of the heaps of sovereigns. I went in pursuit of prisoner up a back street, and on coming to a mixen I saw prisoner pick up a piece of hat, and throw it down directly, and put his foot upon it. L saw some sovereigns uncovered, which I picked up, and went to the bank. I know Mr Frazer—he is one of the public offi- cersofthebank. Rachael Jenkins deposed that she lived at Tredegar, in a freet near the bank. On the day named she was standing at her door, when she saw prisoner running away pursued by Mr Conway, and when fifty, yards from her she saw him drop some- thing of a dark colour, and place his foot on it. Guilty six months' imprisonment with hard labour. Caroline Powell, charged with stealing three sovereigns, some silver, and sugar, from Thomas Hancox. Thomas Hancox, examined by Mr Smythies I live at the Duffryn, in the parish of Gro^ont. On the 18th I had £3 in gold in a purse in a drawer, 30s in silver in the cupboard, and some brown sugar in a drawer, all safe. About 12 o'clock, all the doors and windows being fast, 1 went to bed, and at five next morning I found the door and window open, with bits of a gowo sticking to the window, and the money and sugar gone. I went to search Mary Watkins's house, where prisoner lived— she lived servant with me previously. The wife of prosecutor corroborated his testimony, adding, she herself fastened the doors and windows that night, and next morning found all open. Mary Watkins said prisoner was out all night on the 18th, and on her husband going out next morning, prisoner was at the door. Prisoner was not up when prosecutor came to her house to search, but on searching her box they found the money and the sugar, as to the possession of which she gave different accounts. Guilty, but recommended to mercy on account of her age— six months' imprisonment with hard labour. Mary Jones was charged with stealing at Pontypool, on the twentieth of June, a frock, a pair of boots, a musliu col- lar, a bonnet, an apron, and a pocket book, the property of Mary Crawley. Mary Crawley, examined by Mr B. Williams: I lived at Pontypool, in the house of Richard Griffiths some time. On the 20th of June I left the articles mentioned in the indictment io Griffiths' house, in a box in a room up-stairs, where I slept. Prisoner had slept with me while I lodged there on the 20'h of June prisoner went away with the clothes, and in about a fortnight after, she was taken into custody by a policeman, with the things upon her person. John Huish examined, said that ootllfhe 30th of June he took theprisonerintocustody. Witnessproducedseveratartietesof female apparel found by him upon the prisoner, which were identified by the prosecutrix. Guilty—two months' imprisonment with hard labour. William Rees was indicted for stealing on the 22nd of June it the borough of Newport, two pieces of iron, the property cf ThomasPowet). Henry Oakley, examined by Sir Thomas Phillips I am in the employ of Mr Thomas Powell, merchant, Newport. On the 22ad of June I saw prisoner come into Mr Powell's yard, at Newport, and saw him afterwards come out with a bag UD. der his arm. I followed him and found several pieces of iron belonging to Mr Powell-we brought prisoner back to the yard, and he showed us where he had picked up the iron. The part which he pointed out, was on the premises of Mr Powell. Isaac Todd, examined by Sir Thomas Phillips, said he saw several pieces of iron taken out of the yard by prisoner—two pieces were Mr Powell's property. George Batt, examined, produced several pieces of iron given to him by Mr Oakley. Isaac Todd, recalled, identified the iron as the property of Mr Powell. Henry Rowe, examined, said he was a blacksmith in Mr Powell's employ—identified the iron. Guilty-one month's imprisonment with hard labour. William Donahee, alias Donaghue, was charged with hiving on the 24th of June, 1841, at the parish of St. Woollos, felo- niously married and taken to wife one Martha Jones, Mary Donahee, alias Donaghue, his former wife, to whom the said William Donahee, alias Donaghue, was previously married, being then alive. I Rev. James Howley, examined by Sir Thomas Phillips I am a Roman Catholic priest, residing at Tipperary. In the parish register I found an entry in the handwriting of the Rev. :\olr Martin, my predecessor, now deceased, whom I succeeded last November twelve months—the entry is dated January 18, 1830, certifying that he, Mr Martin, had married Wm. Dona- ghue to Mary Riordan. His Lordship Do you know if the parties were boih Roman Catholics ? Mr Howley It is probable they were, for there is 110 notifi- cation to the contrary, and the clergyman would not run the risk of incurring the penalty thereof. Stephen Hetcher. examined by Sir Thomas Phillips: I have known the prisoner several years, and he cohabited all that time with a woman IS his wife, and paid for the goods which she has had from me. Sir T. Phillips said that this was all the evidence he had in support of the indictment that he married with Mary Riordan in 1830. His Lordship said that the evidence was very deficient, it not being proved that the woman with whom the prisoner lived in Pontypool, was the same as the Mary Riordan whom he mar. ried in Tipperary.—Not guilty. James Meredith pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with stealing, on the 4th of July, at the hamlet of Glascoed, a scythe, the property of Richard Arnold.—A fortnight's im. prisonment, with hard labour. James Young (a deaf and dumb man), was indicted for steahog, on the 30th of June, two shirts, a shawl, half a quar- ter of a pound of tea and other articles, the property of Ste- phen Basset.—The indictment was handed to the prisoner to read, and having read it, he pleaded guilty in writing, and ex- pressed great compunction, promising never to offend again. He was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. Patrick Hickey and Edward Maloue, two privates in the 73d regiment of infantry, weie put up charged with breaking out 01 the Greyhouud inn, Tredegar, on the21st of June, and stealing therefrom a silk cloak and cape, three shawls, a silk petticoat, and other articles, the property of Elizabeth Morgan, the land- lady. Mr. Greaves conducted the prosecution. Hickey pleaded guilty, and Malone pleaded no! guilty. Thomas Probert sworn and examined: I am a blacksmith. and live opposite the Greyhound yard in the morning about 5 o'clock, while I was in bed, I heard something fall on the ground I got up and looked out, and saw a soldier lying under the wall of the Greyhound yard a bundle was on the ground, and two other soldiers came over the wall and took the bundle down the road, and called to the other to come on he walked very lame across the road, and sat on the shafts of a cart he said, Ned, Ned, come here, I have broke my leg and some one said, Well, we are done now one laid hold of the other's collar, and said, you have robbed the house, and shall not go away they then went up the street together; the tame soldier came to my shop window and sat down I sa w James Griffiths open the yard gate, and heard the lame soldier tell him to go upibe street. James Griffiths sworn and examined I am brother to Mrs. Morgan, the prosecutrix; Itive with her at the Greyhound; 1 saw three soldiers in the house, the prisoners are two of them they slept at the house that night; about 5 o'clock in the morn. ing I heard a noise in the house, and got up, thinking the sol. dieis wanted to go off earty when I got down stairs I f und no one there, and I looked round the premises not seeing any one, I opened the back door, and heard a noise I then opened the yard gate leading 10 the street, went out, and saw one of the soldiers sitting on the blacksmith's window I asked which way he got out of our house; he said, go you up and assist that soldier, and you shall know; seeing no one, 1 went into the adjoining street, and saw the two piisoners; they had hold of each other, and called for assistance, and I laid hold of the pri. soner Hickey, and took him to the house; he said he had stole some things from the house; 1 asked him where they were, and one of them said, in the cart outside; go and fetch them; I said he should go with me they both wem with me to the cart, where I found the bundle I brought the men and the bundle to the house, John Morgan went for Wm. Davies, and when he came I gave him the bundle, and he took the men into cus- tody. John G. Morgan sworn I am nephew of the last witness; I slept at the Greyhound, kept by my mother I was called up early in the morning by my uncle, who told me that the house had been robbed I saw the two prisoners in the kitchen I told them theyh-ui been doing fine works in the house Hickey said he was not sorry for it, and if I would look about the pre- mises, I might see other attempts had been made, and pointed to the bar duor I saw they had attempted to burn the lock off it I went for the constable Davies, and got them taken into custody. Hickey told me he had cut his hand with the razor by cutting the window frame in the brewhouie. Elizabeth Morgan corroborated the evidence of the foregoing witnesses, and said she had seen the stolen articles safe in her trunk the previous day. William Davies, P.C.,of Tredegar, proved taking the pri- soners into custody, and in many respects corroborated the evi- dence of the preceding witnesses, and produced the bundle, the articles in which weie identified by the prosecutrix as being her property he produced pieces of the window frame, which were also identified. Malone, in his defence, said that he was as innocent as a new born child that he apprehended Hickey, and that he called t person to assist him in giving him into custody. The jury after consulting together for a few minutes, returned » verdict of Not Guilty. Hickey, on being asked why sentence should not be passed on him, said," What I have to say is a very hnte I am glad that the jury have done their duly in acquitting this man (mean- ing Matone) I assure you that he had nothing to do with the transaction I did it all myself; I say so before the God who knows the secrets of men s hearts. I have bean in the army st* years, and during live years of my service I conducted myself with the greatest propriety, but, for ,he ta.t year I ha,e heen under the hands 01 a complete tyrant (the pay-sergeant of the company to which I belong), who was continually punishin- me without a cause he confined me four times falsely but I was released those four times by the order of the major. Owing to such usage 1 have been in such a state at times that I could have stabbed myself with a knife. The only motive I had in committing this offence was, that 1 should be transported, alld be out of the power of such a tyrant. Now, my lord, may the Lord inspire you with grace to enable you to perform your duty conscientiously, to give me that punishment which my conduct ( so justly deserves. The learned judge sentenced him to six months' imprison- ment, with hard labour. The prisoner said, I am very sorry for it. Thomas Thomas pleaded Guilty to an indictment charging him with an assault upon Margaret Pearse, and was sentenced 10 six weeks' imprisonment. No bills were found against James, Mary Jane Higgins, and I John Morgan. The court rose at half-past five.

NISI PRIUS COURT—FHIDAY. j (Before Mr, Justice Maule.) f STOREHOUSE V. SMITH. t Mr. F. V. Lee, for the plaintiff, applied for a postponement of the trial till next day, as notice of trial had only been served on the 27th inst., and in consequence of the absence of a ma- terial witness. After a few words from Mr. Rickards in opposition, the ap- plication was granted. STOTHERD v. JAMES. This was an action brought by the plaintiff, who is a director of the Blaine lion Compauy and WitS, in fact, to try whether five horses which had been seized by the Sheriff, were the pro- perty of one Wm. Williams or of the company. Mr. F. V. Lee and Mr. Rickards were counsel for the plain- tiff, and Mr. Richards and Sir Thomas Phillips for the de- fendant. Mr F. V. Lee stated the case to the jury, by which it ap- peared that W illiam W illiams had been employed bytheBlaina Iron Company to carry iron from the works to Newport, at Is 4d per ton. Advances were made to Williams from time to time by the Company, and about Christmas, 1842, he being in embarrassed circumstances, his effects were seized, and among other things, five horses and harness. Upon this, Williams ap- plied to the Company to advance him £100 10s, which was done, and the horses were released. Williams continued to carry iron for the company up to February or March, 1843, when he owed the Company £]83. He was pressed for pay ment, and not being able to raise the money, the Company agreed to take the horses and harness at a valuation. After that Williams borrowed the horses to do work for the Company, and while so engaged, the horses were again seized. The question for the jury to consider was, whether the horses, &c., at the time of the seizure, were the property of Williams or of the Company. Mr. Joseph Standish Lampier, cashier and bookkeeper to the Company, proved that Williams had been employed by the Company to carry iron to Newport, and that he used his own horses for that purpose. On the 21st of December, 1842, Williams made an application to him for money, and witness gave him a cheque for £ 100 10s. The money was advanced to Williams because his horses had been seized, and he wanted to lelease them. On the 19th of January, witness sent the forge manager Mr.Hughes to purchase the horses of Williams. After the 12th of Feb., the horses were lent to Williams, and they were seized on the 16th of March. At the time of the seizure, they were the property of the Company. Mr. Richards cross-examined the witness at great length, but his testimony was unshaken. Mr. Alfred Miles Hughes, the forge manager for the company, proved purchasing the horses. After other evidence had been given, Mr. Richards said, as he did not think he should be able to make out a case for the defendant, he would not trouble the jury with any observations. Ihe jury, under the direction of the lean; judge, found a verdict for the plaintiff. Damages, Is. BAILEY ANI) OTHERS V. LEWIS. This was an undefended action to recover £ 60 and interest, the value of a promissory note given by the defendant to Messrs. Bailey, Gratrex, and Co., the bankers. Mr. Daniel and Sir T. Phillips appeared for the plaintiff. Verdict for the plaintiff, £ 61 10s. WATKINS v. MORGAN. This case was also undefended. It was to recover £15, the value of a promissory note. Sir T. Phillips appeared for the plaintiff. Verdict for the plaintiff: damages, £16 13s HJ, being the amount of principal and interest. W OOLI.ETT V. NIXON. This was an undefended case. The plaintiff is an attorney practising at Newport, and the defendant is a railway contractor. The action was brought to recover seventy-four pounds, seven shillings, and six-pence, being the amount due to the plaintiff' for professional service. Evidence of the admission of the debt was given, and the venue rendered. The jury found a verdict for the full amount. EDWAROS v. LOCKETT AND ANOTHER. Mr. Sergeant Talfourd and Mr. F. V. Lee appeared for the I plaintiff, and Mr. Whateley and Mr. Keating for the deft. Mr. Sergeant Talfourd staled the case to the jury. The plaintiff is an iron-founder residing at Newport, and the de- fendants, John and William Lockett, are merchants and ship- ownerll at Liverpool. The action was brought to recover the sum of £21125 8d, being the price of articles supplied to a ship built at Newport, called the Ann Mary. The defendants em- ployed a person named Perkins to build a ship, and while en gaged in Ihis work. he became bankrupt. Before the failure, however, the defendants found out that Perkins was on the eve of bankruptcy and they, having made advances to Perkins from time to time to the amount of £5000, caused a bill of sale of the vessel to be made out, and it was transferred to the de- fendants in an unifnished slate. A brother in-law of one of the defendants, a Mr. Abercromby, was at Newport, superintending the budding of the shIp; it did not appear that he had aoy other business there. In January, 1840, he ordered of the plaintiff a ship winell and hawse pipes. The son of the plain- tiff took the order, and knowing that Perkins was on the eve of bankmptcy at the time, asked Abercromby for whom the goods woe, and who was to pay for them. He was told, Messrs. Lockett, and upon thatunderttanding executed the order. After Perkins's bankruptcy, the account was handed to Mr. John Lockett, who said, If the goods were ordered for our vessel, of couise they must be paid (or, and I will see you paid." The j money has not been paid, and the plaintiff was compelled to J resort to the present means to enforce payment. It would be j his (Mr. Sergeant I'aIfourd's)endeavour to establish the agency of Abercromby, and if he succeeded in that, the defendants J would have no defence lo the action. Abercromby is now at | Sydney, and therefore could not be called to prove it but he would show that the bill of sale was prepared under his instruc- tions, and that when money was wanted to pay the men, orders were given oa Mr. Abercromby. Something might be said about a former action, and although the plaintiffs did not get a verdict on that occasion, the agency of Abercromby was ad- mitted, and it would be hard upon Edwards if Perkins were to be now fixed as the person to whom the goods were supplied. Mr. Frederick Webb, examined by Mr. Lee I am a solici- tor, residing at Newport, and attorney for the plaintiff. In 18-39 I was in partnership with a person named Clark. I kno.v the plaintiff: he is an ICon and brass founder: I know the defend- ants, and S8W them at Liverpool in 13351. I knew it pertun named Abercromby he is brother-in-law to Mr. John Loekatt. In ]839, Abercromby applied to me to draw up a bill of sale for the ship Ann Mary. Some time after I saw the defendant Mr. John Lockett, but had no conversation with him about the bill of sale, which was executed, and the Ann Mary delivered over by Perkins. I was present at the launch of the Ann Mary in 1840 ne'ther of the defendants was present. She was put into dry dock. One of the defendants (Mr. J. Lockett) con- sulted me with Abercromby. Mr. Whateley objected to the witness being examined as to what took place between him and Mr. J. Lockett, as they stood in the relation of attorney and client. Examination resumed I received instructions about the bill of sale from Mr. John Lockett but I do not know whether Abercromby acted in that matter, k'if'V ^>a*e'ey objected to the evidence being given as to the I\.t° c 31 Presenl 'here was no bill of sale. r. Sergeant Talfourd said he should show the defendants' taking possession of the vessel, and being registered as the owners. ° Mr. Whateley srid that would not do. It was then decided that the witness should not be further questioned at that time, but he would be called again. William Victory, sworn 1 am managing clerk to an attorney in London. In 1841,1 was managing clerk to Mr Clark at Newport. I became clerk at Newport on the dissolution of partnership between Webb and Clark, about the end of 1840, or the beginning of 1841. I had the conduct of an action be- tween Webb and Lockett. I saw the bill of sale at that time. Mr Justice Coltman presided. Mr George was conducting the case for Lockett, who was pointed out to IOC. The bdl ot sale read in evidence—it was between Perkins on the one part, and Lockett on the olher; and its purport was the sale of a ship on the stocks in Perkins's yard. There was no endorse- ment on the bill of sale, as to seizing. F. Webb and James Pain were the attesting witnesses. Cross examined by Mr Wheasley Had been a witness in that court before-would not swear it was as many as twelve limes. In the action spoken of, Webb and Clark v^ere the plaintiffs. The verdict was for defendant. Mr Sergeant Talfourd This cannot be evidence. Mr Justice Maule: If you have not got the recoid of tha Irial, you cannot go on-you cannot give secondary evidence, lill you show the bill of sale to have been in the hands of the defendant. Mr Sergeant Talfourd said he would call Mr George for that purpose. Mr William Evans, anchor smith, residing at Pillgwenlly and was carrying on business in 1839-40. Knew Charles Abercromby, and recollects an order being given for spindles and braces—knows the defendant John Lockett, and when the order was given it was in his presence. Abercromby came about the spindles and braces, and after that I saw Lockett, when I said I did not Ihink it proper to deliver them without an order. I ("aid that to both, and J. Lockett, aftei consulting with Abercromby, wrote the order now produced. After the order was given. I delivered the spindles and braces at Perkins' yard. I know the Ann Mary—they were delivered on board her. A spindle fastens the rudder to the vessel-my claim wai" for upwards of thirty-five pounds, and I applied for payment to Mr J. Lockett, who is in court. He paid me. [The order was here put in and read—it was dated January, 1840, and was addressed to William Evans. An examined copy of the registry of the Ana Mary was put in, when it ape peared that the names of the owners as described in the regis- try, were different from those on the record.] Mr Whately contended that it was for the plaintiff to prove the defendants were the same persons. There was no evidence to show that the vessel at Liverpool was the same that had been at Newport. Will iam Wade, sworn I am a cooper, living at Newport, 1 and remember the vessel built at Perkins's yard; saN Aber- cromby on board the vessel—don't know that he had any other business at Newport. In the beginning of 1 840 he came to my void togive some orders—saw Mr John Lockett—he is in courl. Had some conversation with him on the subject of the order Aberciomby had given. I repaired water casks by order of Mr Abercromby—Mr Lockett did not tell me what vessel they were for, but Abercromby did. The caska I repaired were in Per- kins's ship yard—saw Lockett the latter end of February on the subject of my claim, and asked him to pay it, when he said he would enquire. I saw him afterwards and he told me he had enquired, and I got paid. Cross examined fhe CHsks were for the ship's use-I know the William and Elizabelh-the casks I repaired were not for thatship. I dont KOOW what vessel they came to Newport in my bill was 20s 6d. Mr James Pain, sworn [ waeemptoyed by Perkins as his clerk and book-keeper. I paid the workmen. I recollect the Ann Mary being built in 1839; Peikins was employed as the master shipwright. 1 saw Abercromby there looking over the work. After the vessel was somewhat advanced, I made appli- cation to MrJohn Lockett about wages, butcaunot say whether Abercromby was present. Abercromby was in the habit of paving the wages, and he has asked me what amount would be wanted, and 1 have received Illrom Mr. John Lockett. Once when Mr John Lockett went to Liverpool, he told me to apply to Abercromby. I have applied to him for money by direction of Mr John Lockett. When I have paid wages for work done Abercromby and John Lockett have been present. I saw the articles in the ship yard which had been delivered by Mr Edwards. Edwards. Cross-examined by Mr Keating; The articles spoken of were for the hull of the vessel. Perkins was not in the habit of dealing with the plaintiff-he had purchased things of the plaintiff. Henry Haynes, sworn I am a shipbuilder at Newport—the Ann Mary was built for John Lockett, who gave directions re- specting it, but when he was absent, Abercromby did so. I have often seen them together, and consulted them as to masts and spars. I remember the measure of the ship being taken, for the hawser pipes, by direction of Abercromby. They were purchased of Mr Edwards, and put in her. The charge is a very fair one. Cioss examined Will net take upon myself to say Mr John Lockett was there once during 1839. Abercromby was not, to my knowledge, learning ship building. Hawser pipes are not always put in by the builder, but it is the custom at Newport. Re examined Never saw the bill of sale which I have heard spoken of. Mr Edwards, sworn I am the son of the plaintiff, and clerk in his service. Abercromby gave me orders for my father, amounting —— Mr W hately objected to anything being said about Aber- cromby ro the defendant. Mr Sergeant Talfourd contended that Abercromby gave di- rections for Lockett, who, by his defence, admits his agency. He had proved that Abercromby gave orders to Wade, and that he was in fact acting throughout as the agent of the de- fendants. Mr Justice Alaule enquired how it was intended to prove the vessel to be the proper y of the defendants. Mr Sergeant Talfourd By register. Mr Justice Maule, after looking at the copy of the registry, said the subscribing owners were Mr J Lockett and Byers, ha- ving shares and other owners. Mr W J Lockett is the sub- scribing owner, and John Lockett is shown as an owner. Mr J. G. George called, and sworn I am an attorney re- siding at Monmouth, and am acting 10 this action as agent for the defendant, who is here. A bill of sale was produced at the tiial before spoken of. I was acting for them then, but the briefs weie sent to me from their attorneys. The bill of sate in the ordinary course would be handed to Mr Lockett. [The bill of sale having now been proved to have been in the possession of Mr Lockett,J Mr Webb was recalled I was one of the attesting witnesses to the bill of sale. By Mr Whateley It was not stamped. Mr Whateley 1 hen it could not be given in evidence, as under the S'amp Act it was imperative. Mr Sergeant Talfourd read an extract from Roscoe, to show that ships were exempt from the Act. To Mr Whateley I believe it was under seal, but I have my doubts about it. Mr Whately contended that Mr Sergeant Talfourd's view of the case could not apply, as the ship was not completed. An argument ensued as to the bill of sile being admissible as evidence. By the Jud^e, to Webb I cannot say whether the bill of sale was sealed or not. I know that a deed must be stamped. It was an instrument sealed and delivered. The learned Judge said he did not think that it would be received. Mr Sergeant Talfourd observed that there was no evidence it was not stamped. By the Judge, to Mr George It was read in evidence-it was sealed, Townsend was examined on it. The Judge said that he should take a note of the objection made by Air Whateley, that it was not a ship, because it had no masts. He would, however, receive the contents of the document. By Mr Justice Maule, to Webb: The bill of sale was to Wm. and John Lockett. By Mr Sergeant Talfourd Saw Mr W. Lockett at Liver- pool, where he resides. The bill of sale describes them as of Liverpool, merchants. Cross-examined The ship was not near complete, when the bill of sale was given. 1 have been unfortunate—have not paid the costs of the action. Mr Sergeant Talfouid objected to that line of cross-exami- j nation. Mr Edwards recalled Abercromby gave an order. Mr W hateley said there was no evidence to prove the agency of Abercromby. Mr Justice Maule could not see that Win. Lockett was at all affected by II. Mr Whatetey That is another point-I am coming to that presently. Mr Justice Maule said there was no evidence in the copy of the registry that the subscribing owners' signatures were the defendants' handwriting. If the book was here, that would not prove it was their signature. William Lockett does not appear in any way connected-anyone might go to the Custom House, and, after subscribing to certain forms, make an entry of the kind-still it would not bind Wm Lockett. Mr Sergeant Talfourd did not think that malerial-he had a rijjht to the registry as evidence, to prove the defendants were the owners. Mr Whateley said he still did not see any evidence of Aber. cromby being an agent. Mr Sergeant Talfourd said plenty of evidence had been given on that point. Ha would now tender evidence of the order Abercromby gave. It was for his lordship to say if he re- ceived it. cc Examination of Mr Edwards resumed I would not take tin order, unless I was satisfied as to the payment of it. Aber- cromby told me that the Locke:ts would pay for it, and that it would be cash on delivery. The goods were delivered on board the Ann Mary. I saw John Lockett after they were delivered, and give him the account, when he said he would see Abercromby about it, and would see it paid. The charge made, was fair and reasonable. Cross-examined: I was not present when the goods were delivered-saw them afterwards on board. I would not have accepted an order from Perkins at that time. Re-examined I knew Perkins's situation at the time, and would not have executed an order for him. Abercromby had been a year and half in Newport, and was recognised as the agent of Locketts. • This closed the Plaintiff's case Mr Whateley submitted that there was no case -it was a joint action against John and William Lockett, and there was no one act to connect Mr William Lockett with the transaction. Mr Justice Maule asked Sergeant Talfourd if he would con- iwni; to a verdict. Mr Seigeant Talfourd declined. Mr Whateley requested that the case might not go to the jury- Mr Justice Maule said, under the circumstances, his bro- ther Talfourd declining to be non-suited, he should leave this action to the jury. Mr Whateley did not address the jury, nor call any wit- nesses. Mr Justice Maule shortly stated the facts to the jury, saying he was of opinion no evidence had been offered against one of the defendants; and if the jury were of that opinion, their verdict would be to (hat effect: but. on the contrary, if they tlioaoht evidence had been given to connect both the de- fendants with the transaction, through the agency of Aber- crombv '^en ,ne'r verc*'ct woulfl be for the p'a|n'iff—at the same time, he felt bound to tell them that he did not thick there was. The jury, after consulting for some minutes, gave a ver. dirt for ihe plaintiff- Air Whateley said he had objected to the case beinar left to the jury. As there was no evidence it was a case for the Mr Justice Maule I told them there was no evidence, but if they think differently they nave a right to fiQ(J against the direction of the ju Sej Mr Whateley Willi respect Iafnust request your lordship 'c to tell ihe jury they must find a verdict for the defendants. Mr Justice Maule: I told them so in effect, and after all it is the verdict ot the jury. It must come to that. Mr Whately: Well, they have given no damages. Mr F. V. Lee Oh, yes, for the full amount. b Mr Justice Maue, to the jury What amount of damages did you give, genlleinen. A Juror: Damag,es 20s. (Great laughter, in which the learned judge heartily joined.) Mr Whateiey I dont think they understand the question. Mr Se.geant Ulfourd and Mr Ue 0h> yes_ Mr Justice ilau e. You quite understand me, gentlemen, dont you 1 A Juror yes, ray lord, perfectly. (Great laughter.) Mr Justice i au e, with point: Of course jou do. (Hoars of bughter.) jt was exp allied to the jury, the verdict must be for the full amount canned, or for the defendant; upon which the jury gave their verdict for £ 21 12s 8d. SATURDAY. DAVIES V. THE MARQUKSS OF BUTE. 'Ibis was an undefended action, brought to recover a large sum, ai^ur" of tolls due from the noble defendant to the plaint' ie tolls were for a coal mine, and had ceased to be pai in consequence of the mines being exhausted. The case wi come betore the Court of Exchequer in another shape. erdict tor the plaintiff-damages £ 964 4s lOd. STONEIIOUSE V. SMITH. 'I'Iiis case- whicli was postponed from yesterùay-wils called on, an the learned counsel oeing unable to go on, in conse- quence of the absence of his witness, a nonsuit was entered. ACTION FOR SLANDER. OWEN V. JAMES BROWN. SPECIAL JUHY. The foHowicg gentlemen weie sworn a special jury to try this action f j j William A. WiHiains Esq. Thomas Williams, Esq. James Dowle £ sq. H James Davies, Esq. y\ illiam Holhs, Esq. Trevor A. Williams, Esq. ^Iin J. N.Fielden, Esq. W-H-L^e, Esq. joh[1 Koberts, Esq. iii Thomas Tudor, Esq. iaint'iff' > and Mr. Gray, were council for the rLav'o'non1"? ¥r" v- keigh were fot the defence. aJtinei} pleadings, and informed the jury that rufpivnno0. s'ander—for words spoken by the defend- aBt t'>f> as an nttn lhe a"d injurious to him in his practice aJ ttorney. Special damage was laid. i for \Tr'<>n stallnS the case said, that he appeared as C?-UDi55'i h.m bvt^Y*'10 sous'1t reparation for words ap- ttnrnev cont'iini6 'an.1'U1 reference to his practice as an t him unfit io i^5 an imPutation which, if true, would ren(^e rn brimnni* on lliat honourable part of the pro- ,eSS" much Sl 'L5 ac,ion> his «lient to contend agains eeneri'l|)eCause uniortunately the character of :ut0rT;lrts of Lneral i y.COnsidered ,alr 8ame, and they are lhe ° in the iu/yas trem Served abuse; but he would app6^ r io that oreiuduv ie5"en who from their station were SUPKn< verdict thlta'to,'rh°,W0uld ll»ow it aside, and show by 'het the law eninvBef^ not excluded from the pootec w subieCts Hi revery otherclass and profession u| their te.iow suojecis His cllent, Mr Owen i« an attomev had lkewu suo where he had been much Tlio had been injured by the Ccfe1'0"8 j r.,0A tl,p ill-will ot the system, and on doing -o Se Iron Works. The defendant?^wf jaand a5ents °f S°'"e°[ brother to Mi. 1 nomas proun, who kept a shor. at tho VVoiks \n inforinaiion was laid against Mr TVL T? which c me on before the'magistra'teATf? Br0wn f°r trU°,k' r7i of A«g. last. The tTe proceedings, acting for nis biothei, and while the business was going on he made use ot the: woi-ds which formed the ground of ibis action, and wJiicti were these, addressine them to the plaintiff-" I never took money to swamp my cl,entT'l Owen, being thus addressed, turned round to Mr. iuLn ™d asked him il he meant to addiess these words to him to which the defendant replied Yes, 1 do.' Mr. Owen SasUd S an explanation, when the defendant replied that he would give lit by and by. He did not, however, give the desired explana- tion in court, and shortly after Mr. Owen met him in the street, whan he again asked for an explanation. What was the reply he then got? Why, Mr. Brown told him that if he (Mr. Owen) would take off his coat he (Mr. Brown) would twist his neck off. This was pretty treatment for a man who asked for an explanation of such an imputation as that which had been flung by the defendant upon his client. The words used by the defendant contained a gross charge on the character of ftlr. OW8n. It was not mere idle or general abuse, such as that ap- plied to attorneys, but it was a specific charge that he had sold justice through corrupt and mercenary motions, and that he had sacrificed the cause of a client tor money. The conduct of Mr Owen is perfectly fair he comes into court and calls upon the defendant to justify, and to prove by evidence when and where he acted in the corrupt manner imputed. What does Mr. Brown 1 Does he plead a justification ? Does he come prepared to prove the truth of his allegation ? No such thing. He puts no justification on the record his defence is, that he never used the words; bat he (Mr. Godson) would prove, by the oaths of two or three witnesses, that he had so used them. Mr. Owen did not come voluntarily into court; he felt the truth of the words used by Mr. Justice Erskine at the last Assizes for this county, that when an attorney comes into court he very seldom gets justice. Mr. Owen felt this, and did not choose to come into court, but was forced to do so in defence of his cha- racter. He does not look for heavy damages, but for such respectable damages as will be a vindication of his character. What has been the conduct of the defendant since the peiiod when the slanderous words were used ? He would show from a letter in Mr. Brown's own writing, that he perseveres in the charge against Mr. Owen. Mr. Godson coucluded by repeating that he did not seek for heavy damages, but tor such an amount of damages as would vindlCa. e the character of his client from the imputation thrown upon it by the defendant. Mr. Phillip Ambrose Phillips was the first witness called, who being sworn, was examined by Mr. Gray :—He said he resided in Abergavenny in August last, he was a brewer there. Knew Mr. Owen for a long time, he had an office at Aberga- venny—was present at the Town Hall, at Abergavenny, on the 17th of August last, when Mr. Owen appeared as the attorney for parties who had laid informations under the Truck Act. Mr. James Browne, who is an iron master, was also present, and took a very active part in the business. Heard Mr. James Browne address Mr. Owen and say 1 never took money to swamp my client." Mr. Owen asked Mr. Brown if he meant to apply the words to him, to which Mr. Brown replied If you call on me in a proper place I'll tell you." Mr. Owen said as the charge had been publicly made, he would require a public retraction. Mr. Owen repeated the question, and said. Have I ever taken money to swamp my clients," when Mr. Brown said. Yes you have." Cross-examined by Mr. Whately Is intimate with Mr Owen, but does not know how often he has been discharged as an insolvent. When the defendant used the words he was ex- cited. Witness believed that Mr. Owen had charged the de- fendant with tampering with one of his witnesses. Sweais the words used were nol .J I never take money and swamp my clients," the words were 1 never take money to swamp my clients;" will not swaer what the words ot Mr. Brown were in reply to Mr. Owen, when he charged him with offering money to one of his (Mr. Owen's) witnesses 10 keep away. John Dainty examined by Mr. Godson He said he was a collier and worked for the Blaina Company had laid informa- tions under the Truck Act and employed Mr. Owen the case was before the magistrates at Abergavenny on the 17th Au. gust; the defendant Mr Jas. Browne was present and ap- peared for the company heard the defendant use the words laid; was present in the street when Mr. Owen asked Mr. Browne for an explanation, when the latter threatened Mr. Owen. Mr. Owen said he would not make a blackguard of himself, but if Mr. Browne would come to a private room he would discuss the matter with him. Mr. Browne made no re- ply but mounted his horse and rode away. Cross-examined by Mr. Leigh There was much wrangling and noise between Mr. Owen and Mr. Browne, when the for- mer said he never took money to swamp his client. Mr. Owen charged Mr. Browne with tampering with one of his witnesses not that Mr. Browne himself had offered money, but that Evan Jones one of his gaffers had done so. It was in reply to this charge that Mr. Browne made use of the words. Rev. John Evans examined by Mr. Gray, said he was perpetual curate of Mynyddislvvyn, and a magistrate of the county; produced a letter addressed to himself from Mr. Jas. Browne,the defendant, which he believed to be in Mr. Browne's writing. Witness interfered in the matter in dispute between the plaintiff and defendant for the purpose of arranging it without coming into court. Mr. Whately objected to the production of the letter, and, in order to sustain his objection, asked the witness if it was not an express agreement when he interfered as negociator between the parties, that the correspondence should be without preju- dice. The witness replied that such was the agreement Mr. Whately on this ground submitted that the letterwas in- admissible, and his Joidship having decided in favour of the objection, the case closed for the plaintiff. Mr Whateley then addressed the juiy on behalf of the de- fendant. He said, whenever he saw a skilful and experienced advocate hke his learned friend, Mr. Godson, begin by making apologies such as his learned frisnd had made, he always sus- pected that there was a hollow and rotten case behind; and so it was on this occasion. It was not his (Mr. Whateley's) in- tention to throw any aspersions on attorneys generally-his learned friend had greatly mistaken him, if he thought he would do so. Among the members of that profession were many of his own kindred, and of his most intimate friends and there- fore he was not likely to join in the general abuse to which his learned friend had alluded. It would not be denied that there was no greater blessing to society than an honourable and good attorney; and no gieater curse than a bad one—than one who instead ot making up the quarrels of neighbours, and mitigating their animosities, busies himself in creating the one and fo- menting the other. He (Mr. W.) had heard of a man of the same name as the plaintiff, who, on receiving a box on the ear, turned round on his assailant, and said, Oh, sir, I am very much obliged to you—it is just what I wanted So the plaint- iff in this case, on hearing the hasty expiession of Mr. Brown, provoked by his own offensive charge of tampering with a wit- ness, said, Oh, [shall give you an opportunity of proving it." Here we find the plaintiff fomenting the quarrels between mastei and man, and if not actually laying the informations himself, instigating otheis to do so, and supporting them in their designs. Immediately Mr. Brown had used the has:y and injudicious expressions to which he had been goaded by the offensive imputation of the plaintiff, Mr. Owen, called for an explanation. The defendant replied that he would give it by and by. "Oh, no," said Mr. Owen, "that will not do-1 must have it now." But this was not all-Mr. Owen thought if he could get an assault, it would be so much the better, for then he would have two actions. Well, having provided him- self with a witness to be near at hand, he went to Mr. Brown in the street, and again demanded an explanation, when Mr. Brown said he would twist his neck off. There was an expres- sion to alarm such a man as Mr. Owen Twist his neck off'? Why, it would require the power of a steam engine to effect any such thing (Laughter.) The object of Mr. Owen is to obtain costs, which he loves more than his own character—this is the object of the present action, which should never have been brought into court. There was, however, a circumstance connected with this case, which he could not but admire, and it was the exceeding modesty ot Mr. Owen. In actions for slandei there is invariably an allegation, that the plaintiff had heretofore maintained a good name, fame, and reputation but there is not a word about that in the present case—this is ex- ceedingly modest. But he alleges special damage, which was, that a person named Chandler was about to become his aiticled clerk, with a fee of one hundred pounds, but who having heard the words of Mr. Brown, had declined to connect himself with the plaintiff, who consequently lost his services, and the hun- dred pounds. fliis was put in for the purpose of inducing Mr Brown to compromise. It appeared that Mr. Owen had opened several shops m different parts of the county-it was in evi- ■3nee that he had at least tuo and that when men do so, they will seek, per fas et uejas, to bring grist to their own mill, the present action was a proof. In estimating the damages, the jury would take into consideration the provocation which had been given to the defendant, and also that hasty expre-sions, used under the influence of the irritation consequent on that pro- vocation, are much less likely to make an impression, than if deliberately spoken. The jury, after a short consultation, returned a verdict for deliberately spoken. The jury, after a short consultation, returned a verdict for the plaintiff—damages, Is, His Lordship refused to certify. WILLIAM WAI.WYN TKUMFf.Il V. THOMAS BEVAN.—-SPECIAL JURY This was an action of trespass, for breaking and entering a close of the plaintiff, and breaking and damaging his gate. Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, Mr. Godson, and Mr. Gray, were retained for the ptainhrr; attorney, Mr. Baker, of Abergavenny. Mr. Richards and Mr. Lee lor the defendant; attorney, Mr. J G H Owen. Upon this case being called on, and the special jury sworn, Mr. Sergeant Talfourd slated that his client, the plaintiff, the onvner of the Lawns E&tate, at Grosmont, in this county, near to which the property in question was situated, a gentleman of high respectability, with a feeling which did him mucb honour, inasmuch as the evidence submitted to him in support of his clieni's case was irresistible, had consented to a proposition made by the defendant, on which an agreement had been pre- pared between the parties, by the attorney of the plaintiff, and settled by the respective counsel, and an order of Niai Prius would be obtained thereon, and a rule of court drawn up, the defendant and his family acknowledging the property to be the plaintiff's, and agreeing to pay him one shilling a year for leave and licence to pass through the gate. Mr. Richards having also, on behalf of the defendant, ac. knowledged the forbearance of the plaintiff, Mr. Trumper, and complimented him on his handsome conduct, a verdict was ac- cordingly entered for the plaintiff, damages one shilling, subject to an agreement to be made a rule of court.

Ml SCELLANY. —— A WEDMNO CUSTOM.—The placing of crowns on the heads of the bride and bridegroom is an indispensable part of the marriage ceremony in the eastern catholic church, so much so, that" to crown" or to be crowned" IS the received ex. pression for marrying or being married, and the crowning" is the wedding" of the espoused parties. WIJITE KID GLOVESS—And very expensive and troublesome things them white gloves be too, there is no keepin' of them ckan for my own part, I don't see why a man can't make his own skin as clcau as a kid's, any time and if a feller can't be let shake hands with a gall except he has a glove on, why ain't he made to cover his lips, and kiss thro' kid skin to01- Sum Stick in England, If we would only give ourselves half an hour's serious re- flection at the close ot every day, we should pieach to ouiselves seven of the best sermons that could be uttered, every week. To DESTHOY YOUK AUTHOHITY OVEIl CHILDHEN.— When you are in a good humour give them sugar plums when in an ill- humour blows and reproaches. A SlIGHT DIFFERENCE.—A St. Louis paper says, that the anhlacitc coal found lately in Missouri looks like coal, feels like coal, and smells like coal-all the difference is, that coal burns, and that lcillnot. Brougham is quite at sea just now, Rogers thinks, from the fact of the Tories harbouring him.

"NEVER DESPAIR." WRITTEN ON RECEIVING A BOOK-MARK WITH THE ABOVE MOTTO. NEVER despair! when earthly trials press With crushing weight upon thy sinking soul, Never despair! though sorrow's vast excess In boundless waters o'er the spirit roll; Never despair Believe that He who sent Afflictions to our hearts—the balm will spare; Despondency is not man's element— Never despair I The sinner, bending at sweet Mercy's throne. With trembling and with tears breathes iorth his prayer; And lo the music of an angel's tone Falls thus on him—" Hope thou, and ne'er despair! The dying penitent—ere life be fied- Sees hope's pure sky serene, and oh how etear For faith unto the passing soul hath said Never despa1l! Despair not, whatsoever be thy fate- Though pale affliction wither all thy bloom; Though thy young bosom, now with joy elate, Sink prematurely in life's darkest gloom; Despair not, sweet one in yon heaven at last, In its pure, high, and ever-glorious sphere, Thou may'st, when all thy earthly woes are past, Look down, aud sing to those with grief 0 ercafit- Never despair! Newport. MA.RUJA.LL. »

Conn EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, MOSDAY, JULY SI, 13*3 W II had an increased supply of English wheat thtt morni" which could only find buyers at a decline of 2s. per qr. frp,l1 this day se'nnight. Free foreign was a very dull sale at the same terms, and bonded was taken reluctantly at similar raft's. as was also the case with wheat free on board. Barley was fully as dear. Pease realised our quotations of last week. Be»ni were taken slowly, and in oats there was no alteration. Current Prices of Graiii per Imperial Quarter. s sj < A. Wheat English 63 to 70 Old Beans 32 to 33 Rye — to 3t> Tick Beans 32 to 3* Barley 34 to 36 Oats (Potatoe) 26 to Malt 60 to 62 Ditto (Feed). 23 to 2« White Pease (Boilers)30 to 31 Flour ..42 to Grey Pease 32 to 33 Official Corn Averages and Duty, July 22. Wht. | Barl. | Oats, Rye .i Beansj Aggregate average s. d. s. d.| s. d. s. d. s. d. »• d* of 6 weeks. 50 7 28 4, 19 4 32 6 29 4 31 » qr. qr. qr. qr. ( qr. qr» Duty onFor.Corn 20 0 9 Qi 7 0 10 6f 11 6 10 hi. bl. tl. bl. bl. b'- 0 0) 0 0j 0 0 0 0 0 0

SMITHFIELD MARKET—JULY 31. Notwithstanding the deficiency of supply, the limited state o' the receipts of conntry-killed meat up to Newgate and Leaden- hall markets, and the fair average attendance of buyers, the beef trade was in a sluggish state, and last Monday's quotations were not supported. In consequence, however, of the number* of really prime Sootts being unusually scanty, 4s. 2d. per 8lbs« was in some few instances obtained for them but the general figure for the best beef cannot be noted higher than 4s. at which a clearance was with difficulty effected. There was a deprecia- tion in the value of sheep, owing to the circumstance of inany of them being affected with the prevailing epidemic. The e*" treme quotation for the best old Downs was 4s. 4d. but that for superior half breds was onlv 3s. lOde per 81bs. Lambs callie freely to hand, but a very small portion of the supply was abovo the middle quality. In this kind of stock a small amoant of business was doing, and the currencies were from 2d. to 4d. per 8lbs. beneath those obtained upon this day se'noigbt. The num- bers of calves were large while the veal trade ruled extremely dull, and the rates were 2d. per 8lbs. lower. In pigs ver J little was doing, yet we can notice no material alteration IP their value. During the past week no foreign cattle have b.en imported into any part of the United Kingdom. Per st. of 8Ibs., sinking the offal. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. a* s. d. s. d. s. d. s. a* Beef 3 4 to 3 6 Lamb 3 8 to 4 10 Mutton 3 4 to 3 6 Veal 3 10 to 4 3 Mutton 3 4 to 3 6 Veal 3 10 to 4 3 Pork, 3s. 8d. to 4s. Od.

HOP INTELLIGENCE. i. Pockets, 1842, Wealds .100 to 110 per cwt. >> East Kent .110 to 133 Sussex. 99 to 110 J i. Farnham 00 to 00 Pockets, 1841, Good 60 to 70 IJ • > Choice. 75 to 90 Bags, 1841, ditto 00 to 00 Old olds, ditto 00 to 00

WOOL MARKET, JULY 27. Per lb. s. d. s. d. Down Tegs 0 11 tol 0 Half-bred Hogs 1 0 1 1 Ewes and Wethers 0 10 0 I0i Blanket Wool 0 5 0 Flannel ditto 0 8j 0 lli

PRICES OF SHARES AT LONDON. BRITISH MINES. a NO. Ol NAME OF £ 3 Shares COMPANY. 5c.: me < IC- 1- CU 500 Anglesey 5 4,000 Bedford .Ill'* 1* 34 100 Botallack 175^1000 20,000 llritishIron 70 8,000 Blaenavon ,50 120 Brewer 160 79 Budnick 1,000 Cam Brae 15 150 5,00(J Consols Tretoil Mining Association. 4 il 2,000 Cornubian Lead Company 3 5 512 Cook's Kitchen — 40 112 Charlestown 350 128 Cregg Braws 40 128 Coshen. 15 150 10,000 Durham County Coal Co. 37 — 128 EastPool. 259 100 Great Consols 97 600 10,000 Hibernian 12^ 2 1,000 Holmbush 14 43 2,000 Isle of Serk (Guernsey).. 15 80 Levant 450 20,000 Mining Co. of Ireland 7 12f 128 Mostyn Mines 100 — 70 North Roskear 300 3,000 Polberou Consols 10 128 Penstruthal 37 [150 10,000 Rhymney Iron 50 4 128 South Caradon 300 800 South Towan 10 1J 64 South Wheal Bassett J 430 57 Speam Moor 70 135 Tregollan .1*1 2 4,000 Treleigh Consols. •••••• 14 24 6,000 Tamar Consols 3 8i 6,000 Tin CROFT 7 16 128 Trewavas "J." — 125 12u Treviskey and Barrier — 320 96 Tresavean 12CO 120 Trethellan — 250 4,000 United Hills 5 5 6,000 Wicklow Copper.. 5 12f 3,845 West Wheal Jewel. 10i 19 20 120 West Trethellan 5 99 50 Wheal Vor 500 — 1,000 Wheal Bandon 1 6 1,000 West Carbery f 124

LATEST CURRENT PRICES OF METALS. LONDON, JULY 28, 1843. d £ s. a* Spelter ton 23 15 For delivery 22 10 Zinc—English Sheets 38 0 QUIcksIlver "lb o 4 6 Iron, English-Bar.ton 4 10 J^00PS ton 6 5 Sheets ton 7 10 Cargo in Wales ton 4 0 Pig, No 1, Wales ton 3 5 No. I, Clyde. 2 0 For Swedish bd. ton 10 0 Russian, ccnd ton 18 0 rsi ton 0 0 Gourieff .ton 0 0 Archangel. 0 0 Sicel-SwedIsh keg bd. toiz 16 10 Ditto Faggots bd. ten 16 10 Copper—English sheathing lb 0 Old p. lb. 0 7f 8 Cake p.ton. 83 0 Foreign cake 0 0 Tile 81 0 Tin,British-Blocks.cwt. 3 0 Bars cwt. 3 2 Foreign, Bsnca.. g2 Straits 2 17 Peruvian o 8 Tin Plates—No.IC. p. box 1 7 IX. ditto I'l IS Wasters 3s. p. box less Lead, British—Sheet .ton 17 10 Shot 20 0 Red 0 0 White 0 0 Pig-Lead—English 16 10 Spanish 16 5 American 16 10

PRICES OF SHARES AT BRISTOL. COMMERCIAL ROOMS, BRISTOL, Aug. 2;- „ Paid. Pttce per Great Western Hailway Company 65 894 Ditto HalfShares 50 66| Ditto One-Fifth Shares 12 164 Great Western Steamer 95 20 BristolSteam Navigation 130 „ Bristol and Exeter Railway 70 584 Birmingham and Gloucester 100 62 Cheltenham and Gt. Western Union 80 — 27 TafT Vale 100 — 55 SevernandWye av35 27 30 Kennet and Avon Canal .av40 — 104 „ West of Eng. & South Wales Dist. Bank 12$8| Eastern Counties 23 9 ?t. London and Birmingham IOQ 215 21'* London and Southampton 33^ 644 ^1 Leeds and Manchester 70 77

CURRENT PRICE OF GOLD AND SILVER- ai For. Gold 111 brs. peroz. £ 3 17 9 New Dollars, £ 0 4 Portugal pieces 3 17 5 Silverinbrs(stndr)0 4 1 "—————-————— ——————————————

BRISTOL PRICES CURRENT OF LEATHER AND RAW GOODS. d. b. lb. d. d.. lb. Ib. d- Crop Hides perlb 30.35—lltol2 Light. ,7 40 48—12 13 Irish Skins —14 Jn 50 CO—15 17 Welsh Skins 27 40—18 '» Foreign Hides .30 35—10 U 40 43*—16 40 45-10 II 46 5O-18 Middlings 12 13 52 56—19 Butts English. 16 20—144 15$Kips, English and Welsh. 13 Jo 3i ? £ !i 1? .j i extra 84 36-15 18 East India -1« ?« Foreign. 16 20-13 I4J Seal Skins, small j » SI! 1? >: ►.BS"" 'i! Otial, Foreign Helhes a rntnn-nn'HifV" ae Foreign Shoulders. 8 .j i <0—13 H Dressing Hide Bell. l°i | j ISI? f £ l! .» JJM? »» ««»»' English Horse Hides 12 13 Drysalted East India jfri Welsli Hides 12j 13g RAW GOO D S ullHldes 10 12 English Horse Hides 12 13 Drysalted East India jfri Welsh ditto It 13 Kips, No. I lld.Hi^_ German ditto 13 16 2 8d. Spanish ditto 14 21 Brined No. 1 10d. Ditto Shaved, without 2 7d—l«ell butts Us to 15s Odeach. Dry Spanish Horse Hds, 9s- Horse Butts 11 13 r t0J» BestPatternsluns56 64—23 24 Bark £ 8. to £ 9-P t0n 65 TO—24 26 Valonia. £ 18 to £ 20 0s. Common Pattern 22 23 Shumac lis. to 12s. P 100 120—16 20 Glue pieees(flsd) 35s.43s- 30 36—15 18 (unfleshed) Hs.25s- a

BRISTOL HAY MARKET. '3 10 0 Hay per Ton. X2 10 0to £ 3 W g Straw per Dozen 2 Oto 2 9 Newport, Saturday, August 5, 1843 p i'rimed and Published for the Sole Proprietor, E D W lti DOWLING, of Crindau, near Newport, at the M General Printing Office, situate in Corn-street, 'I1, -th- rough of Newport, by JOHN O'DWYER, of Lla street, in the said Borough. London Agents:—Messrs. Newton and Co., "arv*'c'J"0S-iiiaij« Mr. R. Barker, 33 Fleet-street Mr. G. Reynell,, 42. cery-lane Mr.S. Deacon, Coffee-house, 3 Walbro" I the ftlansion-house, wh«rethis Paptr is regularly •