Monmouthshire Merlin

TESTIMONIAL TO J. W. LEA, ESQ. We have much pleaaure in stating that it is intended to pre- sent our much respected fellow citizen, Mr Lea, with an ac- knowledgment of the public spirit and disinterested perseve- rance manifested by him during a period of eight years, in his efforts to improve the navigation of the Severn, and as a me- morial of the efficiency of his services in that great national undertaking. Lord Ward and Lord Hatherton, with several gentlemen in the county, have signified their wish to join in this expression of respect with the good citizens of Worcester, and there can be no doubt that the contributions in the city will produce an offering worthy of the occasion. The Chamber of Commerce, at their general meeting, unanimously voted ten guineas towards this object.- TV orcester Journal.

[The iron and coal masters, as well as the commercial interests of our county, may congratulate themselves upon having in J. W. Lea, Esq, a staunch supporter of the projected New- port and Nantyglo Railway, whose great experience, judg- ment, and untiring zeal, cannot fail to be of immense advan. tage in forwarding an undertaking of such magnitude and importance and we rejoice to see that his services in the Severn Navigation are about to be rewarded so handsomely. -ED, M. M.]

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD. To the Rev. the vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford. We the undersigned non resident members of Convocation, beg leave respectfully to express our serious regret at the course which you have adopted with reference to Dr. Pusey's sermon. We deprecate that construction of the statute under which Dr. Pusey has been condemned, which, contrary to the general principles of justice, subjects a person to penalties without af- fording him the means of explanalion or defence and we think that the interests of the Church, and of the University require that, when a sermon is adjudged unsound, the points in which its unsound ness consists should be distinctly stated, if the con- demnation of it is intended to operate either as a caution to other preachers, or as a check to the reception of doctrines sup- posed to be erroneous. The above address is signed by Lord Dungannon,Lord Court- nay, Mr. Gladstone, president of the Board of Trade; Mr. Justice Coleridge and other non-resident members of Convoca- tion, numbering in the whole 230. The Vice-Chancellor has re- fused to receive the address, and in the correspondence which has been published, says, that he regards it as "deserving of the strongest censure." PUSEYISM.— We are informed that a paper containing the names of near 1000 of the clergy, to a protest against Tracta rianism. has been withdrawn from circulation, in nonsequence of the earnest remonstrance of several of the Bishops. A re- cently published letter of Professor Garbetts would seem to imply an apprehension of the signatures being outweighed by ) the ominous silence of the majority.

IRELAND. VERDICT OF MURDER AGAINST A MAGISTRATE AND PARTY OF POLICE. A fair was recently held at a place called Tuiloughmore, in the county of Galway, which was, as usual, attended by a large concourse of country people, for the transaction of trade. Du- ring the day a quarrel arose among them, followed by a row, which was fought out, after which they separated. In a few minutes after the termination of the fight, a magistrate named Brew, with a party of police under his command, came up and commenced striking the. people both magistrate and police struck. This was very naturally returned by the people, who stiuck them on being struck. A second party of police now arrived, with fixed bayonets, when a general tow ensued, the latter stabbing the country people around them. The police then retreated into a house, which was not attacked by the peo- ple, who were 44 yards from it, and out of which, after the lapse of a considerable time, they opened a fire, by which se- veral of the people were wounded, and one man, named John Callaglian, was killed. The foregoing is the substance of the evidence given before the coroner's jury, at the inquest held on the body of Callaghan. The jury returned a verdict of murder against Mr. Brew and his party of police. Subsequently to the foregoing inquest, one of the wounded people, a man named Patrick Grealy, died in the county infir- mary, on whose remains an inquest will also be held. ■ I1 BBSS t

A paragraph having appeared in the MERLIN, stating tha Zephaniah Williams had been hanged for murder, we have much pleasure in giving insertion to the following letter, ad- dressed to the Editor of the Bristol Mercury.—Sir, in your paper of Saturday last, theie is a paragraph, announcing that Zephaniah Williams, for killing an old man, had been hanged- Since this paragraph first appeared, which was in the Cambrian of the 4th of this month, I have written to the Home Office, and have received the following reply. "Joan Williams is informed, in answer to her letter requesting information upon certain circumstances therein detailed, that upon reference to the official returns from Van Dieman's Land, no mention is made thereof. There has been a man named Sapitfelf Williams executed at Port Arthur." A Pubhc Meeting of freeholders, rarmers, and tarm-labour- ers was held on Monday evening last, at the school-Tdom, in the parish of Llanon, Carmarthenshire, for the purpose of taking into consideration the present distiessed state of the country, and the best means to be adopted in order to restore confidence and prosperity. The curate of the paiili, the Rev. Mr, Rees, was unanimously called to the chair. A farmer asked whether any reply had been received from Air. Rees Goring Thomas, to the cornmuication which had been made to that gentleman, on the subject of the tithes of the parish, which are generally con- sidered very heavy, and positively with other things render a farmer's lot unbearable. A person present, who we believe re- presented Mr. Thomas, said that no reply had been received from that gentleman. This answer seemed far from being sa- tisfactory but nothing further was said on the subject of tithes. The question of lent was next discussed, the meeting generally considering the amount which landlords exacted to be far greater than the difference between the value of farm produce and the cost of raising that produce. The new poor- law they wished to have abolished, preferring to have the ma- nagement of their own poor as in former times. The salaried officers of the poor-law and the union houses were particularly condemned. The meeting lasted for a considerable time, and all the proceedings were conducted in the most peaceable manner. NERVOUS AFFECTIONS.—" TIus class embraces a wide stage,and the unhappy suffereisendnre more anguish and receive less pity fiom those around them, than from any other class of disorders this in some measuie may be accounted for simply because the symptoms are not so strongly defined as in other disorders; indeed, in some sases no symptoms are re- cognised, and therefore the baafy conclusion is jumped at, that all the ailments of the patient must be imaginary, and not worthy of notice. No class of diseases require more kindness and care. Parr's Life Pills will speedily re-animate the spirits, improve the digestive powers, and restore the whole nervous system to a happy and natural state."

MERTHYR POLICE Augi'ST 21. Before no Fothergill, Esq., and the Rev. C. Mayberry. Thomas Davies, of Rhymnev, was charged, by Moigan Tho- mas, beer-house keeper, of Dowlais, with wilfully damaging the door of his dwelling-house, to the amount of five shillings, on the 12ih instant.- Ordered to pay the amount of damage, and costs. Margaret Morgan was charged with assauhing Blanch Hushes, both of Dowlais, mairied women, on the 4th instant. -F,oed 2s. 6d. and costs. William Williams, beer-house keeper, of Merthyr, was charged by Morgan Duvies, of the same place, with a violent assault on Ihe 3rd inst. It appeared that complainant accom. panied a man, named John Jones, into defendant's house, with the view of coming to some arrangement with him (defendant), respecting some pecuniary affairs, but Mr. Williams being either unable or unwilling to launch out the cash, he took hold of a heavy club, and struck Davies seveial blous on the head and arms by which he was felled to the ground, and was with difficulty exlricattd from the savage attack by Jones, when they left the house. Mr. Wtlliams called witnesses, who went to show that Davies began the assault by striking Mrs. Williams, but the Magistrates thought the complainant's story was the true one.-Fined 20s. and costs.

L.—Mondat, Ato. 21' NEWPORT TOWN HAlo- j S ——— 'Uiam Br,u;,r, Before the Maytfr, Thomas Hughes, I* >■ Thomas Hawkins, Esqrs, 4 A Pitiable SIGHT.. T^. Thomas Caerdine, an aged and infirm man, Kit* out of work, was put forward to answer for being begging. „ Sergeant Huxtable proved the case. Prisoner had ing about telling a pitiable tale of his having been root) maltreated by three men on the Cardiff road. W^tn^s|.e to^ him in a public-house drunk, reciting his mishap, and him to the station-house. Huxtable believed him to "e^CLtfj postor; he showed a sinockfrock, which he said was by his being thrown into a stream, by the men who r him. h/f Prisoner said, with a very tremulous voice, that he unfortunate, but was not an impostor. He had re«^ wound in his head, while fighting for his country, QiP ever persons gave him a drop of beer, it affected him # ously.that he knew not what he was about. He had much beer, had lain down about two hours, and duriop time had been robbed of 2s. 6d. The Court intimated a belief that he was a very b#" c tor, and an impostor. boØ Prisoner: I have really been endeavouring to get all riP' living since 1 left the army. 1 do nothing wrong from P J pie, but my wound causes me to forget myself. If 1 discharge me, gentlemen, I will never come Here again*. Mayor 1 believe the whole of your tale to be a fabfl You have had recourse to telling falsehoods, and we f t reliance upon what you say. But as you promise "e Ji come here again, and in the hope that this will he to you, we now order your discharge. THREAT OF DROWNING ON A COACH ROAD. John Dodd was summoned by John Lavies, on a Pea0ttf»f rant, issued against the defendant for having struck and t*^ ened the complainant. t The defendant, who is the gardener of Mr. Hugh?' King's Hill, hjd, it appeared, quarrelled with the comp'*1 who is also a servant of Mr. Hughes. The place on Wednesday last, and were begun by the abusing the complainant's wife, on the King's Hill.c^V road. The complainant spoke to defendant, asking hi^1 were not ashamed to use such language to his wife. fie abused the enquirer, first, by striking him across the f*c* a broom he had in hand, and saying to complainant. cripple! I'll drown ye. I'm only sorry 1 nJ thee before," he added, only I thought of thy family' am afraid," said complainant, of being injured sefioOW,) the defendant. My part of the premises is a lonely Pi night, and I am often engaged at late hours in the c house. Defendant: Gentlemen, I ought to have had a v*?IJ{ol> against the complainant. He is the most impetuous, slap-dash fellows, you could imagine. You can't say a ft to him but he pulls off his coat and waistcoat, flings dovra hat, squares his arms, and sings out, with his fists up Jf face, Oh, ye villain! oh! ye villain! I'd like to SP01 face in a moment for you, ye villain." But I took Il0IIl8{') of his bullying,ftor he was certainly beside himself andl > *> his passionate way, and disregarded him. I did think 0' hij ishing him once or twice, but he is a little fellow, and f°[Lt sake 1 allowed him to go on. The defendant then went1 long history of brawls and quarrels, showing that the plainant had an envious, ill, and implacable feeling$ him upon no reasonable grounds, and sought on all ocC*^ to molest, and annoy, and bully him. The Mayor said We are extremely sorry to see two Wy rently respectable servants quarrelling, and using such Jf language against each other. Such conduct must be unpleasant to y«sur master and fearing it would end gentleman diseharging one or the other of you, (said thy Mayor,) I gave Lavies advice to settle ihe matter yourselves. This was not done, and the magistrates, fore have examined the case, and have found that the ? u plainant has made out a case upon oath, which you, '(< Dodd, have not been able to rebut. You are to en<ef'jd< your own recognizances of £ 10, to keep the peace John Lavies, andall her Majssty's subjects, for the space0' months. The defendant said he was obliged to be content, ^l should very much like to bring a charge against comp'^J for his previous conduct, which certainly produced tbe assault which the Magistrates bad settled. DISOBEYING HARBOUR LAWS. Captain John Volgrove Pellow Stammers, of the Sarah of Dartmouth, was summoned for having refused to his ship according to the directions of Stuckey, the bailiff. Mr. Davis, of the firm of Messrs.Birch and Davis, apP for the defendant.. ft Captain Richards, the harbour-master, said that as a very important iiiatterkaffecting the regulations of the P 0 and as he did not know till now that Mr. Davis would the case, he would wish to call for Mr. Prothero, as the adviser of the Harbour Commissioners That gentleman, however, was from home. Mr. Davis said he could enter many objections to tl»e 1 mation. which, instead of being accurately drawn up, loose in its nature. It neither stated the name of the d*. ant right, nor attended to some other necessary but he would waive these objections, which he had a make, and would go into the merits of the case. He ,jji' beg the magistrates to recollect that this was not a raet^\e^' mons, and should be decided with the greatest care and lity. He mentioned the objections as a caution to the Master. gf The Mayor asked the Harbour Master from what soure obtained the name of the defendant. The Harbour Master: I got it from the Custom-house' Worship.$| 'P* Mr. Davis: But I waive the objection. I beg that not allow that matter to weigh upon your minds for a I he Harbour Master said be wished to make a stateD1 Jp the case, on behalf of the Harbour Commissioners, as ,)>»' not obtain the assistance of a legal gentleman. He sa1 ,p' about two years since, a bank of the river U«k roke awaj'^ narrowed the channel by about 36 feet. The Con.mis*1 directed Mr. Justice, as the agent of Sir Charles whose property the slip occurred, what steps to take, ano^/i* gentleman placed stones there to repair that part of which had slipped. He did not. however, proceed ac to the directions of the Commissioners. An examination lie spot took place, and it was ordered that no vessels sho" Is upon that bank, and that all vessels discharging stones ib for repairs, &c., should anchor further down, and rt, stones ashore by means of planks. A man, named J? placed there under Mr. Justice, allowed the defendant1 A* case to lie on the bank to discharge. And when water bailiff, obseiving the improper position of the fT directed the defendant to remove to the proper place; b )I bi' fused to do so upon the ground that his ship had been I C% where she lay by Jeremy, under instructions which he & bited to him. Jeremy thus neglected to abide by the rections he had received from the Harbour Master. a view to prevent further injury to the bank, and to cafy ft the directions of the Commissioner* for the interests of port, he had brought this case forward. Mr. Davis s.ad the vessel was placed where it lay direction of Jeremy, the agent of Mr. Justice, who ha previously instructed by the Harbour Master, and, quently blame was not attachable to his client. lie 011 111 a notice, signed by the Harbour Master, giving diu cti0 Jeremy to place vessels according to certain his own judgment.$ The Harbour Master said Jeremy had received sub'W instructions how to act verbally.1^ Mr. Davis said the information was a means to ØJak I captain bable for the offences of Jeremy. The Harbour Master said he could pursue no other C under the Act of Parliament. jj I Mr. Hawkins said it was unjust that the captain sbo" called upon instead of Jeremy. The Mayor observed that he was one of ihe Board missioners at the time the authority was given to the Master to bring parties forward who disobeyed the harbOO, rto in this case. There had been great trouble taken JOO affair—he meant ths slipp ng of the bank and it c»rrf mined that if the agents ol Sir Charles Morgan did D°'jj!1' out the directions of ihe Commissioners, those agents summoned for the offence. Jeremy had acted a double P3 10 producing the old regulations, which had been set aside by subsequent directions of the Harbour Master. ol Mr. Davis said It seems an error of judgment on f r of Jeremy, who placed ihe vessel in her position, first instructions, for which the defendant is not liable* || t(' Richards will consent to the settlement of this case, X W"t|o< dertake that the agents of Sir Charles Morgan shall not 0 similar occurrence Old Mr. Hughes thought Stuckey, the water bailiff, bad i very properly io b<iogin# the case forward. If anyth"goeo wrong, it was giving authority to Jeremy to place he liked. «' S3 Mr. Hawkins thought it very improper in Captain to give authority to any man, without previously consu" Commissioners. j*. The Harbour Master said he would consent to withd ^5 complaint if the defending parties would pay the costs> Charles Morgan's agents guarantee that no such occur should again transpire. ( This being complied with, the case was dismissed. jpK Mary Buggs was charged with wilful damage, on ^efltit^ I oot mation of George E. Taverner. The case was seuled 0 court. A MAGDALENE. Mary Ann J ones was charged with being disorder'^ ji^ and P.C. Bath proved the case against the prisoner, adult in offence, but otherwise presents a very juveni'e a nee. Superintendent Hopkins said the prisoner was the d of a respectable innkeeper in Cardiff, who bad sent her J here several times to return to him, but she disregarded thei's entreaties, and ran after the soldiers, (a ruinous Pod P" sity), pledged her clothes, got drunk with the mODeY, haved herself extremely improper on all occasions. Prisoner cried very much, and said she was desirou| turning to her once happy home, from which she wou' more stray after those red coats. tf|J J The Mayor remanded the prisoner till her father c<,w/| apprised of her conduct, and enquired of her whether he take her once more under his care. If her father did °° it worth while to send for her, she would be sent to 1101 Co Sarah Venn was charged with drunken duet but bs;ing out on bail, and neither the gfe offender appearing, the lecognizances of her sureties 1 tre-ited. Edmund Burke, a grey-headed old man, was stealing a box of tin on the application of Mr. Super' Hopkins, who made it because he thought he could of ther evidence against tnm, the prisoner was remanded*

THURSDAY, AUG. 24. Before the Mayor and Thomas Hughes, Esq- A reprobate named John Williams, alias Jack the ,,f*j charged with assaulting his wife, and hreateniDg 11 .fl(it)jy guinary jemmies" of the police.-—His wile, like the n> i wi^es, could not find hatred enough in her heart to^*c husband ot cruelty towards her, but with woman s kindness and forgiveness, declared that she herself lor unnecessarily angering him.—The prisoner was ^>9? on paying costs, the money necessary to defiay whic J cured by his wife. cfr*]'y Edward BUlke, the old man remanded from Monday r Co ( with stealing a quantity of tin plates from the Iredeg pany's yard, was this morning discharged, on giving bal to jib pear if called upon. gfi John Williams, who appeared quite a lad, was c jH enlisting into the Seventy-Third on the false reP'e*e> neing called John Williams, whereas his name was Griffiths, aud of being »n unmarried mao, whereas wife and two children.—A# be had taken part ihe prisoner, after saying be had enlisted through .<f f» was committed to take his trial for obtaining money prettactt.;

TO SS XMBT, GENTEEL APARTMENES, w«ll-furnished, Dear tbe WMtgala Hotel, Newport. Apply at the Office of this Fap«r. NEWPORT. furnishes HOUSE. To BELLI, io the most genteel part of Newport, with immediate possession, a Family residence, recently Fur- nished throughout, containing Drawing-room, Dining-room, Kitchen, and five Bedrooms. There is also a good Garden, capacious, and well situated. For particulars, apply to Mr. FARU, Solicitor, Newport. KEWPOST DOCKS. WE the undersigned being 15 of the proprietors of shares WE the undersigned being 15 of the proprietors of shares in the .Newport Dock Company, do hereby give notice that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING ot the said Com- pany, will be held on TUESDAY, the 5ih day of September next, at 12 o'clock at noon, at the Dock Office, to take into consideration the propriety of making any and what alteration in the rates, tolls, duties, and wharfage, now levied by the said Company, and also to decide the best means of raising funds to pay off the present liabilities of the Company, and to pro- vide for such further outlay, as may be required, to complete the works of the Company, and on other special affairs. Dated 10th August, 1643. JOSEPH BEAUMONT For JOHN JONES, ESQ. JOSEPH BEAUMONT For WILLIAM JONES,ESQ. JOSEPH BEAUMONT For Mrs. MARY JONES JOSEPH BEAUMONT SAMUEL HOMFR-Vy For the Tredegar harf Co. Per SAMUEL'lOMFRAY PHILIP JONES Per JO^v FRASER JOHxif FRASER J. J.NICHOLAS S. TOWGOOD THOS. COOKE THOS. COOKE For the Monmouthshin Canal Co. JER. CAIRNS EDW. CAIRNS CHAS. CAIRN.* ENGRAVING err. PRINTING OFFICE. REMOVED FROM 20, BROAD-STREET, To 1So. l, ST. STEPHEN'S AVENUE, BRISTOL. e. Entrance, First Door from Clare-street. R DRAKE, in announcing bis REMOVAL (rendered • unavoidable by the improvements now in progress in ttroad-street) trusts his many friendly supporters will accept a respectful expression of his gratitude for their now generally 0lJf r Patronage; to deserve a continuance of whic'1 ill be his future care, by '.foe employment of Workmen perior ability in each -department of the busines- KVctj>m Sly indexed?'t0.hWlKCh Pf^ably' has been niaiuiy maeDlea I'jr the honour of the order-, of several Cnnntrv f •&! 'T'" u*dve naa i+ieir origin in this city. a.ltrd ch"acter of tl,is Business from competition, W J,°, !hneCeMa'> on the suh^t of Prices, and first with respect to the mir,or ;tems of Wedding, Visiting, Professional, and • Trade Cards, it «h!«# ^hich R. D. earnestly invites inspection) Plaine r ?rs^00^ that l^ey are of both kinds, either Plata or Eoamelled, bought of the Manufacturers at from 25 u«ed in'th^r' be,ow.th1e.ch?rfe for first qualities and that as C^«^ m5nerC,al £ r,Vcles°f lnvoke and Account Heads, Letters< Bdl,°f E«ch<mgt and Lading, Medio,i thUfnir!" ,n scale of quality, vary to Mid p,ir <8,tent' wh»lst the labour of Journeymen Engraven a>er«. accord.ng to their ability, is paid tor as it merits, evxr S*? °f *aSes- So variously may the public p r be charged; and R. DHASR flatters himself that his scale of /•ices will thus be found quite as low as those of any of hii neighbours or of the London aud Birmingham travelling firms. To facilitate Orders by Post-a Pattern Tablet containing 1 en Specimens of names, in various characters, Engraved and Printed on one large Card, enamelled and handsomely em- bossed, is now published, which may be obtained o( the Adver- tiser, prepaid, by return of post, upon omittance of three Stamps for the Specimens and Postage, Economic Life Assurance Society, No. 34, BRIDGB STREET, BLACK- VRIARS, LONDON, Fm»«/w«,A k A m VTADHStttb 1823. y Act of ^ntilament, 3 William the Fourth The Right Hon. THOMAS FRANKLAND LEWIS E'«" D«"»" C Lancelot Baugh AI!M| Esq. Thomas Edgar, Esq. »H. R, ° 90,1 Barb*r' Es* Sir Alex' UuffGorrfon.Bart. E*>- Archibald Hastie, K^.fM.P P L u 1Ph, Esq. John Mendham, Esq. Caries, Esq. William Routh, Esq. »- AUDrroRS. ^rancit Dumejgue, Esq. I Charles Morris. Esq. Captain Robert Gordon, JLN. J John Gilliam Stilwell, Esq. PHVSICIAH—John Ayrton Paris, M.D., F.R.S., 27, Dover-st. Sriior.oN Benjamin Travers, Esq.,F.R.S., 12, Bruton.st.eet. $or fc?,rovt-Henry Young, Esq., 12. Essex street, Strand. ACTPAHY—James John Downes, Esq., F.R.A.S. SKCRiTaay—Campbell James Downer, Esq. Lower ltatvs of PreniAmsIhan those of any other Office that tnrnu the assured to participate in the pronto, a< fnllmvs is 20 ~J5 30 35 40 t 45 I 50 Annual I Premium 1 10 8 I 14 7 1 19 0 4 3 2 10 11 2 19 9 3 1J £ >l i » „ per cent. | T"E »0NUrSd*clfre<1 '«> 1834, amounted upon an average 1839. asecond*Bonu° waTWclared'Tm Pud' and in to £ 31. p«r cent, on the premium?^; J°U" £ 00 ,he *ver,» years. paid during the preceding five to reduction"premfum'6 f t°rftie in^rease of the sum assured. Policies on »h»T <• for hfe' or for a term of years. by the hand, of)V<!S Persons dVine bV suicide, duelling, or parties to 1 Im tl *e Lnut \oid as resPecls interests ol ey ma' have beeB lega"y assigned. Persons residing irk the country may have prospectuses and uifions forwarded to them on application. By order of the Board of Directors, CAMPBELL JAMES DOWNER, Secretary. AO EN IS. Abergavenny THOMAS FOWLER, Bank. Brecon WM. HIER. Carnarvon OW EN JONES, Castle-square. flar WM. HARRIS. Ni* rexhava JOHN BURY; GEORGE LEWIS, „ Esq., Medical Referee. P.mWoke F. J. BlDDVLPH. Pwllheli Mr. HUGH PUGH, Bank. Dcnbtgh. R. WILLIAMS, Solicitor, Castle- I lane, and Plac Pigot. THE sixteenth thousand. I Jnst published, in a sealed envelope, price 3s. sent free on receipt of a post office order for 3s. 6d., Iff ilTSOOE:" THE CAUSES of iu PREMATURE DECLINE, with PLAIN DIRECTIONS for its PERTECT RESTORATION ad- dressed to those suffering from the destructive effects of LXCMSIT# Indulgence, Solitary Habits, or Infection, followed by observations on Marriage, Local and Constitutional Weak- lIelS. Mental and Nervous Debilitv, Indigestion, Insanity, Consumption, &e., &e ,H)nstrated with Cases, &c. BY J. L. CURTIS & CO., Consulting Surgeons, 7, Frith Street, Soho Square, London SIXTEENTH EDITION. Published by the Authors, and sold by Burgess, Medical Bookseller, 28, C^eotry-street, Haymarket; Mann, 39, Corabili; Strange, 21, Paternoster row; Barth, 4, Brydges- stroet, Strand, London; Sowler, 4, St. Arn's-square," Man- chester Philip, Soulli Castle-street, Liverpool; Ferris and ,score. Bristol; Guest, Birmingham; Fannin and Co., 41, Grafton.street, Dublin; Bolster and Co., Cork; Drummond, S. BUir-itreet, Edinburgh; Strachan. Aberdeen; Barnes] Glasgow and told in a sealed envelope by all Booksellers. OPINIONS Or IHK PRESS. Thi< work. a TENTH edition of which is now presented tn the public-ten thousand copies have been exhausted since its first appearance-baa beeu very much improved and enlarged by the addition of a more extended and clear detail of general princi- ples. as also by the insertion of several new and highly interest- ing cases. The numberless instances dailj occurring, wherein affections of the lungs, patting oa all the outward appearances of consumption, which, however, when traced to their source, are found to result from certain baneful habits, fullv prove that the principle of the division of labour is nowhere more applica- ble than in medical practice. We feel no hesitation in saying, that there is BO member of society by whom the book will not be found nseful, whether saeh person bold the relation of a parent, a preceptor, or a clergyman."— Sun. Messrs. Curtis's work, called MANHOOD, is one of the few books now coming before the public on such a subject, which can lay olaim to the obaracter of being strictly profes- sional, at the same time that it is (ulll intelligible to all who read it. The moral and medioal precepts given in it, render it invaluable."—.VagTief. •« The perasal of Messrs.Curtis's book, entitled MANHOOD has really-astonished us by developiog a series of maladies, the never-faiiing consequence of the vicioos habit of which it treats. The ele", connexion pointed out between the assigned cause and the effects is perceptible to every capacity."—Age. This is a work that we fear there exists too much need for to canse 01 to hesitate to recommend it for general perusal'. Every branch of those frightful maladies, whether the result of immoral habits or secret vices, is here succinctly treated, and, divested of all medical technicality, plain and easy directions are given for the best mode to be parsaed in all cases, however complicated or apparently hopeless. To the married, as well as the unmarried, this little work alike affords consolation and core in peculiar cases, and we are doing service to society in recommending it to general notice."—Essex and Herts Mercury The scientific views taken by the authors, of the source and origin of many of the most distressing effects of certain depraved habits, fully estab!ish their claim to the character 01 experienced surgeons; and the result of our careful perusal of the work has been to impress us with a thorongh confidence it, the talent and skill of the authors, and to satisfy us that those intrusted with the care of youth are not a little indebted to them for fat nishiulC them with a means of preventing some of the most frightful maladies to which flesh is beir.Old England. Messrs. CURTIS and CO. are to be consulted dailv at their Residence. 7, FRITH-STREET, SOHO-SQUARE LONDON. COUNTRY PATIENTS are requested to be as mioute as possi- ble in the detail of their cases the commanication must be ac. companied by the usual consultation fee offl., and in all cases the most inviolable secrecy may be relied on. « U">r'c ,ent /Vee, enclosed in a SEALED EN- vtLOPE, to any address, on receipt of a Post-office order •,3m r n* AGENTS. Merlin Office Newport Cossens.. Monmouth. D°^u.ccwUi.o^v; wjS, j«.mi 6c5Sth.» -o.oJ TO MUST, AN OFFICE, well situated for public business. Also a Two-staHed ST ABLE, centrally situated, at a low lent. Apply to Mr. Annbcy, at the Merlin Office. NEWPORT. NOW SELLING BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, AT WILLIAMS'S LARGE ROOM, Tiyi Splendid Drawing-room and other FURNITURE of Mr. HAMBLY. who has left his late residence at Wood- lands. Each article is numbered, and the lowest price affixed. Opel* froTn Ten till Eight. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, npHAT the PARTNERSHIP heretofore subsisting between WAnri ™^dun'|ned L.EVVIS EDWARDS and ED- WARD EDWARDS, carrying on business at the town of Newport, in the county of Monmouth, as Taylors and Dealers Dissoi vrn hhe Rr7 °\ Edwards and Son'" was tb's P 3 "A C-?,NUENT and aI1 Debts due to or LEWIS FnWArRI)'?iPn1 1 J*rf«ived a°d paid by the said LEW IS EDWARDS. Dated this 24th day of August, 1843. LEWIS EDWARDS. EDWARD EDWARDS. TAXLOaXNCtWOOLLEN DRAPER? establishment, 146 COMMERCIALS! REET, NEWPORT„ pnw MONMOUTHSHIRE. osfrf f ARjl> EDWARDS vic; informs the Gentiy of Newport, its come »' 'nyA aBd tnB ^joining countTos, that, having be *e sc'e Proprietor of the above,Business recently carried ■ and bis father, he h^is cycled such arrangements as are calculated to fibtam and fix an increased degiee of patronage and support. The experience of many years in business with his father, during which he has assiduously attended to the Cutting and Fitting Department, enables him confidently to promise satis- factory attention to all Orders for Garments, warranting his hope of succeeding in accuracy and neatness of S*, whilst an in. timate knowledge of the leading Hcascs in the Cloth Market, and much practice in the selection of the best goods, embolden him to state that a superior article will be furnished in all Clothes ordered at his House. E. EDWARDS is fully and deeply impressed with the truth of the maxim that integrity in dealing, moderation in charges, ,nd punctuality, are the best piomoters of a healthy tiade he. therefore, begs to assure those gentlemen and friends who may houour him with their confidence as a Tailor and Draper, that he will uniformly meet them on the principles of fair dealing, economy, and rigid observance of his promise, never losing sight of that scrupulous attention to the quality of material and beauty of fabric which ever has and ever shall characterise the Establishment of which he is now principal, and which has stood so high in public estimation for upwards of Thirty Years. Pnltel01 E. EDWARDS will OBSERVE that he has REMO\ ED from 172 to the commodious Premises 146, Commercial-street, near the Parrol Hotel. Commercial-street, near the Parrol Hotel. I BRISTOL, MEDICAL SCHOOL OLD PARK. THE WINTER SESSION will commence on MONDAY, Ociober 2nd, 18^}, and will comprise the following course of instruction C «erO and Physiology-Dt. RILEY and Dr. W.B. CiUl^ENTER. C"cmistry-Mr. HERAPATH. Theory and Practice of Physic-Dr. SYMONDS and Dr. JAMES BERNARD. Materia Medica, <Sfc Dr. FAIRBROTHER and Mr. STAPLES. Descriptive and Surgical Anatomy-Mr. COLTHURST and Mr. A. PRICHARD. Surgery-Mr. CLARK and Mr. GREEN. Midwifery—Mr. SWAYNE and Mr. G. H. HETLING. The SUMMER SESSION will commence in May, 1844. Botany and Vegetable Physiology-Mr. ROOTSEY and Dr. W. B. CARPENTER." Forensic Medicine-Dr. KAY. (Chemical Toxicology-Mr. HERAPATH.) Practical Chemistry — Mr. HERAPATH. Superintendence of Disaections-Mr. A. PRICHARD and Mr JOSEPH SWAYNE. The Lectures delivered in this School qualify for Examination for the Diplomas of the London University and the College of Surgeons, and for the License of the Apothecaries' Company. Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Secretary, at 23, St. James's Place, Kingsdown. W. B. CARPENTER, Hon. Sec. THE NEW PATENT PIANOFORTE. THE EUPHONICON, constructed and on philosophical principles, invented hy JOHN STEWARD, Esq., isman- ufactured by F. BEALE &CO.No. 201, Regent Street, to whom letters patent have been granted for England, Ireland. Scotland, and France. The chief characteristics and advan- tages of this Pianoforte are a rich quality and fulness of tone, superiority in song accompaniment, its philosophical construc- tion, its light and elegant appearance, the length of time it remains in tune, and its great durability. "The Euphonicon will not, like, other Pianofortes, wear out. if much pliyed upon in a few years, but, like a Cremona violin, improve with age."—The Times. "In it the Pianofote is brought to a degree of perfection which is not likely to be exceeded. "-Morning Iferaid. Iu volume of sound, distinctness of notes, and purity of tone, this instrument is superior to any yet brought before the public. "-Britannia. Prospectuses and Drawings may be had gratis at Messrs Cramer and Co.'s, 201, Regent Street, where only these in- struments are on view. CARPET AND FURNISHING WAREOUSE, 1, CLARE STREET, BRISTOL. C. & F. MOGG, BEG to inform the NOBILITY, GENTRY, and INHA- BITANTS of South Wales, that being the only house in tht! West of England exclusively confined to the Carpet and Furnishing Tlade, and having laid in an entire new stock, they are enabled to offer it considerably under the usual prices, consisting of Turkey, Axminster, Brussels, Lincoln, Kidder- minster and other carpets; plain and printed druggets; the patent felt carpeting, hearthrugs, taboietts, silk and worsted damasks, moreens, chintz furnitures, silesias, window blinds and muslins, blankets, counterpanes, quilts, bed ticks, floor cloths, baizes, &c., &c, The newest designs in window cornices and poles. PENROSE, MONMOUiHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. JOHN WILLIAMS, At the BEAUFORT AnMs. Ragland, on MONDAY, the 11th of September, 1843, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, A VERY DESIRABLE FARM, called PENTWYN, situate in the parish of Penrose, in the county of Mon- mouth, consisting of a good and well-built Dweliing-House, with Barn, Stables, and other Outbuildings, and seveial closes A good Meadow, Pasture, Aiable, and Wood Land, containing in the whole, by a late admeasurement, 87A. 1R-31P. There is a thriving young Orchard of Five Acres, in full ''earin? and the Dwelling House, which was built by the late Proprietor, may with a very trifling expence be converted into a genteel residence. The situation is most agreeable, and is only three miles from llagland, and within six of the market towns of Monmouth and Abergavenny^ /excIuslve of eight acres of Coppice in hand) are in the occupation of Mr. Sanxuel Fisher, a he yearly rent °fFo8r°a view of the Premises apply to the Tenant, and for fur- ther particulars and conditions of sale to the ALCTIONEER, at Abergavenny; or to Messrs. I HO MAi> and HlANCJS EDWARDS, Solicitors, Bristol. There are two pews in the parish Church, and the Land Tax is redeemed. Part of the Purchase Money may remain on Mortgage at £ 4. per cent. HENDRE GLYN, llanover, NEAR ABERGAVENNY. By Order of the Court of Bankruptcy, Messrs. BRADLEY, BARNARD, <3f CO., Are instructed by the Assignee of Mr- RYCE DAVlES, a Bankrupt to offer FOR SALE BY AUCTION, (Without reserve), on FRIDAY, the 1st day of September 1843, at the farm, HENDRE GLYN, the whole of THE FARMING STOCK, AND IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY, Of the said RYCE DAVlES. CONSISTING of about 300 Mountain Sheep, 5 Heifers, c ) Steer, 10 Horses, about 30 tons of Hay, Cait, Gig, Har- rows, Drag, Plough, Harness, &c., &c. Sale to commence at One o'clock Precisely. Bristol, August 21,1843.

ARRIVAL OF GEN. ESPARTERO AT FALMOUTH. FALMOUTH, AUG. 19.—This morning her Majesty's steamer Piometheus arrived at this port, for a supply 01 coals and provisions, having on board the Duke de la Victoria, Regent of Spam, General Van Halen, General Auaustin Nogueras, Mimst"r of War; Senor Gomez de la Serra, Minister of the Interior, Brigadier General La- carts; Aides de Camp Colonels Falcon, Bancairteuri, Mendicute, Conde de Horain, Orio, Serrano; Lieutenant- Colonel Murnetta, and Captain Mendinna; some secreta- ries and medical attendants. The Portuguese government, it appears, felt greatly em- barrassed whether to refuse or accede to the application of the Regent toland at Lisbon, underexisting circumstances, as the present assumed government of Spain has not yet been acknowledged by either Portugal or England. The Regent conjectured the difficulty which had arisen from the delay in answering his application and, therefore, in- timated his intention of proceeding to England (as soon as he had received on board the Duchess de la Victoria,) where he expected to experience no difficulty in landing, which declaration doubtless much relieved the delicate feelings of the Portuguese authorities. The senior captain of the British squadron at Lisbon tmmtdiatety placed the Prometheus at the Regent's disposal. The Regent wa* 3aluted with twenty-one guns by her Majesty's ship As- trea, the guard-ship at this port. He intends visiting London, where he purposes residing for a short time, until it is ascertained whether the as- sumed government of Spain is likely to be permanently fixed.

ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS DE JOINYILLE AND LE DUC D'AUMALE. WOOLWICH AUG. 21.—Piecisely at nine o'c ock thi. morning the Pluton French war steamer, Rear-Admiial Prince de Joinville, and his brother, Le due d'Aumale, irrived at Woolwich, attended by the Archimede and Napoleon, war steamers, in the French service. A field battery of the Royal Artillery, under the command of Capt. Tylden, stationed at the dock-yard, fired a royal -atute to announce the arrival of their Royal Highnesses. The Marquess de Chabot and Marshall Count Sebas- tiani, attached to the French embassy, and Lord Hawardm ind Capt. F. Seymour, attached to the British court, wen I in waiting on the arrival of their Royal Highness and left Woolwich immediately after the illustrious visitors landed, to accompany them to Windsor Castle on a visit 19 her Majesty.

PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE OF LORDS—Thursday. Her Majesty came in static the blouse this day. for the purpose of brbrcguing Parliament. At a quarter past two c clock, Her Majesty took her seat upon the throne, Prince Albert seated on her left. Her Majesty then deli- vered the following speech. In that paragraph relating to Ireland, her Majesty betrayed much emotion, which she vainly endeavoured to suppress,

HER MAJESTY'S SPEECH. My Lords and Gtntletnen, The state of public business enables tn'e to close tbis pro- tracted session, and to release you from farther kiteudarice oa your Parliamentary duties. I thank you for the m?tiscres you have adopted for enabling rae to give fall enect to the several treaties which I have con- cluded with foreign Powers. I have given my cordial assent to the bill which yon presented to me for increasing the means of spiritual instruction in popu- lous parishes, by making a portiou of the revenues of the church available tor the endowment of additional ministers. 0 'Ir I confidently trust that the wise and benevolent intentions of the Legislature will be aided by the zeal and liberality of my subjects, and that better provision will thus he made for public worship and for pastoral superintendence in many districts of the countiy. I view with satisfaction the passing, of the Act for removing doubts respecting the jurisdiction of the Church oi Scotland in the admission of ministers, and for securing to the people and to the Courts of the Church the full exercise of their respective rights. It is my earnest hope that this measure will tend to restore religious peace in Scotland, and to avert the dangers which have threatened a Sacred Institution of the utmost importance to the happiness and welfare of that part of my dominions. I continue to receive from all foreign powers assurances of their fiiehdly disposition, and of their earnest desire for the maintenance of peace. Gentlemen of the House of Commons,— I thank you for the readiness and liberality with which you have voted the supplies for the current year. It will be my constant object to combine a strict regard to economy with the consideration which is due to the exigencies of the public ser- vice. My Lords and Gentlemen,— In some districts of Wales the public peace has been inter- rupted by lawless combinations and disturbances unconnected with political causes; I have adopted the measures which I deemed best calculated for the repression of outrage, and for the detection and punishment of the offenders. I have at the same time directed an enquiry to be made into the circumstances which have led to insubordination and vio- lence in a part of the country usually distinguished for good order and willing obedience tu the law. 1 have observed w:th the deepest concern tiie persevering ef- forts which are made to stir up discontent and disaffection arnoog my subjects in Ireland, and to excite them to demand a repea of the Legislative Union. It has been and ever will be my earnest desire to administer the government of that country in a spirit of strict justice and impartiality, and to co-operate with Parliament in effecting such amendments in the existing laws as may tend to improve the social condition and to develope the natural resources of Ireland. From a deep conviction that the Legislative Union is not less essential to the attainment of these objects than to the strength and stability of the empire,it is my firm determination, with youi support, and under the blessing of Divine Providence to maintain inviolate that great bond of connexion between the two countries. I have forborne from requiring any additional powers for the counteraction of designs hostile to the concord and welfare of my dominions, as well from my unwillingness to distrust the efficacy of the ordinary law, as from my reliance on the good sense and patriotism of my people, and on the solemn declara- tions of Parlimeutin support of the Legislative Union. I feel assured that those of my faithful subjects who have influence and authority in Ireland will discourage to the utmost of their power a system of pernicious agitation which disturbs the industry and retard3 the improvement of that country, and excites feelings of mutual distrust and animosity between dif- ferent classes of my people. Parliament was then prorogued to Thursday, the 19th October.

THE MURDER OF LORD NORBURY. DUBLIN, AUG. 20.—At length the authorities have been enabled to place this most mysterious murder in a train of judicial investigation. It is now about five years since the Earl of Norbury was assassinated, in the open day, in a plantation on his own demesne, and within view 01 his house. All that could be ascertained at or subsequent to the inquest was, that the murder was corr.milled by a single individual, who was seen to cross the country after the dreadful deed had been perpetrated. An immense reward was offered, but no clue could be discovered to reach the murderer. A man nam-d Peter Dolan is now in custody, charged upon sworn informations, as the actual murderer of Lord Nurbury. Pending trial it would be improper to make any observations Oil this matter, it is stattd that Dolan is represented as having no accomplice, and that he is de- scribed as having been the only person concerned in the murder. If this statement he well-founded, it would ap- pear as if private revenge had been the actuating motive. Dolan was apprehended in Englat d, where, it is stated, he has been ever since the murder. The arrest was made by officers belonging to the detective force of the City 01 Dublin Metropolitan Police, who have obtained a high repute for efficiency. This force was established by the late Government. Some persons belonging to the county constabulary had been employed for a considerable time hunting after Dolan in England; but they entirely failed in tracing him. The prisoner is to be sent down to-mor- row morning to the county gaol of Tu lamore, to stand his trial at the next Assizes for the King's County.

SPAIN. We have just received the Barcelona journals of the 14th August. There have been some disorders on the evening ol the 14th, and the National Guard was assembled. The following is extracted from the Union newspaper:- "An atrocious crime, an attempt unhea'd of, one like to that which occurred in Portugal when Costa Cabral de- stroyed the liberties of that country, has just occurred in the capital of Spain. The Queen's majority has been proclaimed, the constitution has been violated, and there is now in Spain no other power and no other law but what is prescribed by the bayonets under the command ol the tyrant Narvaez. What ought the people to do? To fly to their arms, in order that they may escape from despotism. Farewell to the liberties of the country if the 11 people do not employ all the resources in their power. To arms, then to arms free Spaniards—liberty or death VVar to our new tyrants. May our motto be Union."— La Union, democratic journal of Barcelona, August 14. On the 15th the disorders still continued. The correspondence from Madrid of the 14th August contains little news of importance. The deputies of An. dalusia had a splendid banquet, at the termination of which the musicians performed a brilliant serenade before the Palace. Saragossa was far from quiet, and the Basques, furious at the Guenica meeting have been prevented, demand the instantaneous repeal of the Regent's edicts uniting them to Spain.

THE SPANISH Throne.—The Earl of Aberdeen has addressed to the four great powers an invitation to a spe- cial conference, of which the object should be to discuss and permanently settle the affairs of Spain. To this the governments of Russia and Prussia replied, that never having recognised the de facto dynasty, in consequence of their conviction of the superior, because legitimate claims of Don Carlos, it would be inconsistent for them to accede to any arrangement that should assume the va- itdny of Donna ISAbelld's title to the crown. They, there lore declined to be parties to the proposed conference, expressing at the same time their opinion that, sooner or later, it must be by the intervention of the principal sove- reigns of Europe that the question must be settled, and their fixed determination that no one government should be permitted to interfere in a) tanging the Spanish succes' slon.-Post. REPEAL OF THE UNION.—A large repeal meeting was held at Maryborough, on Sunday last, but as the uumbets are not mentioned, we apprehend there must have been some failing off in the attendance. Another monster meeting was held on Tara-hill, in the county of Meath, on Tuesday, where five hundred thousand persons are said to have been present. This is no doubt an exaggeration. Some more supersedeases have been issued against ma- gistrates, for attending the repeal meetings. The repeal rent for last week was £913. The birth-day of Prince Albert is to be celebrated at the Pavilion, Brighton, on a scale of great splendour, this day. Two days afterwards it is expected her Majesty will take her departure on her marine excursion in the royal yacht, accompanied by an imposing naval squadron. REDUCTION OF RENT.—The right honourable the Earl of Cawdor has announced that he will deduct twenty per cent. of his last Lady Day's rents, to those tenants who pay full rents, but not to the valuable leaseholders. HIs lordship, we are informed, desired his tenants on the Golden Grove estate to come to him, listened with atten- tion to all that was said by them and, afterwards told them that a reduction in the amount stated should be made. Under similar circumstances, a similar course must be adopted y others. Mr. Chambers, of Llanelly, intends to return to the agricultural tenants 15 per cent, out of their rents at his next audit. Mr. J. V. Lloyd, Brynog, Cardiganshire, at his last rent day, allowed to his tenants and leaseholders 10 per cent. and 5 per cent. BENEFIT OF TURN-OUTS.—A lact came last week to our knowledge which ought to be recorded for the lesson it conveys. A short time ago a government older lor nfirs was received in Birmingham, which would have found } employmeut for numerous hands in a branch that had long been depressed. As soon, however, as it became known that there was work to be hdd, the artisans in one ot the branches connected with the trade struck for such an advance of wages as the masters felt themselves not justified if giving. Five weeks' dispute succeeded, and eventually the government agent, seeing no prospect of getting tbe order completed in the necessary time, removed it to a place in the neighbourhood of London, where it w;)- thankfully received. Thusf6 000 have been utterly lost to the town, and the poor shopkeepers heavily burdened with local rates, and the poor operatives in the othei branches connected with the trade, must suffer for the folly of men who refused biead when it was offered them. Birmingham Advertiser. Sir William Follet i.etted, in special retainer?, at these Assizes £4,000 in fees, and without diminishing his or- dinary attention to hiseoDslitaenIJ,- Western TiPfs-

NEWPORT RACES. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,—In last week's MERLIN I observe a bill of fare for Races to come off at Newport, on the 6th and 7th September. This bill of fare is signed "George Masters, Cleik of the Races." Perhaps you, or some of your numerous readers, will inform me whether this isthe same George Masters, who had the management of the races, when my mare Victoria won a con- siderable stake, and when I applied to Mr. George Masters, I only received abuse, and was told to go and collect the I amount and be damned. I regret that mine is not the only case that occulted of the like nature. 1 am, Sir, your obedient servant, BENJAMIN FRANCIS. Newport, August 96, 1643-

To the Editor o f the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,-There appears in the Merthyr Gujrdian for this week, a paragraph taken from the limes, charging the Dissenting minis!ers in Wales with being the cause of the present riots in the principality. The paragraph commences by saying that the Baptist, In. dependent, and other Dissenting ministers frequently preach from the 24th chapter of Genesis, and the 60th verse, and that they advise the people to their outrageous proceedings."—That this is a glaring falsehood appears obvious, because the names of no Dissenting nvinis'ters are inserted and it is evident, had any one eve,,l uttered a word calculated to induce the people to violate the law, that the enemies of dissent would have gladly availed themselves of the pleasure of sending his name, as well as an account of his conduct, to the unprincipled editor of the Times. It speaks, also, of some orders given to the Dissenting mi- nisters, by a Mr. Chambers, to read to their people an address drawn up by himself, which orders they declined to execute, and for which they are grievously censuied and misrepresented. But if they declined reading Air. Chambers's address, they were perfectly justified in doing so, for this reason a because it did not appear that any of the clergy had received tush orders, and it is supposed that most of Rebecca's children are members of the Church of England. In order to gul! the Wesleyans, it says that their "preachers advised the people not to break the law;" but I should think (he Wesleyans have recently seen too much of the enormities of the Church, and her desire to crush dissent, to be in this way imposed upon by such as wish to destroy the Christian feeling existing between Dissenters, in order that they may be better able to carry into effect their diabolical designs. I am, sir, yours very truly, W. B.

CHEPSTOW CHURCH RATES. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. Srn,-Once more I beg to trouble you with the insertion of a few remarks regarding the application of the church rates in this parish A meeting of rate payers was held on Friday last, winch was but thinly attended, owing 10 insufficient notice. Quite satisfied, however, with the results of that meeting, I should not have noticed the matter further, had not a corres- pondent of the Beacon thought proper to designate the letters which have appeared in the county papers relating to one of the churchwardens, as scuirilous. for myself, I can aver that I endeavouied to avoid irritating language in my communica- tion and I believe it is considered by many as rather friendly to the churchwarden than otherwise, as affording him an oppor- tunity of explanation. I think the correspondent of the Beacon must have made use of the word scurrilous by mistake—at least, if the authority of Johnson and Bailey may be relied on. But let that pass. The following good effects will result from the meeting :— 1st, It is likely the select vestry will be re-appointed and the accounts of parish officers will then be examined at the proper times. 2nd, Notices of parish meetings will henceforth be affixed to all the doors leading into the church, instead of one (for it is evident that the legalnolice is insufficient.)* 3rd, That measures will be shortly taken for the liquidation of the organist's salary and that it will be regularly secured to him for the future. Thus, sir, through the instrumentality of the MERLIN, a good understanding will, it is hoped, in future, be preserved between the inhabitants and the officers of this parish at least, such is the earnest wish of, Sir, youi much obliged servant, A RATE PAYER. Chepstow, Aug. 22, 1843. This was proved by the accounts passed (as slated by the churchwarden) in February last, attached to which the signa- tures of tltree persons only appear, and they were pressed into the service. [In addition to !he observations of our correspondent, which, unlike the allegations of his assailant, are fair and gentlemanly, we muiit have a word to say for ourselves. In the whotecoutse of out edttorial practice, we have no recollection of the charge of scurrility being more preposterously and falsely made, and we entirely agree with our correspondent, that the person who recklessly makes such a charge, is pitiably ignorant of the mean iog of the word on which he blunders. The letters in question have internal evidence of having been temperately and cau tiously written by our correspondents, and we carefully scanned them at our officebeforepublication indeed, aftel this process of double refining, the matter which appeared in the MERLIN might have been written on Victoria satin note paper," and safely presented in a lady's budoir. He that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head." We advise the stultus who makes a charge of scurrility, to refer to lexicographers for information before he again commits himself to paper. At present he ap- pears to know as much of the import of his words as the worthy rustic did who, on being asked the meaning of the term vitupe- ration, said he thought it was something of the innards" of a pig- He to CttrlainW sot so capable of coming to a just conclu- sion as the countryman alleged his horse to be, who, on being asked if the animal could draw an inference, said hecould draw anything in reason. We believe him to be quite as conversant with sensibility" as Mrs. Si Idons' maid, who, on being asked by the great tragic queen if a certain person who followed her from town to town, enraptured with her genius, appeared to have rensibility-teplied, the homan had something rolled up in a haodkercher." Opposed to slander, we regard as sacred man's feelings and character, and it is actually because we scrupulously avoid admitting anything which might be fairly called scurtilous into the columns of the MERLIN, that it is the favourite paper of all circles, and immeasurably distances in circulation certain contemporaries that are really scurrilous. —ED. M. M.]

To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. Sm,—I observe in your paper of the 5th inst. some remaiks said to have been made by Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, on the ter- mination of a dispute between 1\1" Trumper and myself. Although the speech is short, yet it contains some unfounded, and therefore unwarrantable assertions, which I must beg oi you, in fairness, to allow me an opportunity of contradicting, and placing myself right with the public. In the first place, I deny having made any proposition, or au. thorised any person to do so. after plaintiff brought his action but before any expense whatever was incurred, an offer was made on my behalf and that of my family, to leave the dispute to be settled by any disinterested person—a proposal which Mr Trumper, with a feeling which did him much dishonour haugh. tily declined. & Of course what Mr. Sergeant Talfourd says about the evi. dence be could have supported hp client', case with, being irre- sistible, w.l have 'ts due weight with the public, in the absence Q{ such evidence. If, however, they will withhold their judg- nie«t aW „,ey .inay possibly have the oppoitunity of forming an opinion for themselves by hearing the evidence on both sides. ° I deny that the road in dispute is, or ever was, or ever can be, the property of the plaintiff; and it is scarcely necessary to slate that any agreement which I, as a tenant, may have been unguarded enough to enter into. cannot be binding upon my fa,her or any other member of his family. I r. ichards really said what is attributed to him, I can only say he exceeded his authority for instead of acknowledg- ing the torbearance of the plaintiff, I am fully justified in cbatgtng him with the most overbearing, tyrannical, conduct. „ Yours, &c., THOMAS BEVAN. Grosmont, August 15th, 1843.

BANKRUPTCY COURT, BRISTOL. BANKRUPTCY COURT, BRISTOL. T, THURSDAY, AUGUST, 17. TVE JOHN HOW ARD.—This was the first hearing of the insol- vent, who had been managing clerk in a solicitor's firm of large practice in Newport. His debts amounted tog 1,400. and lie Has opposed (in person) by Mr. John Parry, a butcher, of Newport, wllo handed a note to the commissioner. Air. Sergeant Stephen—The insolvent owes you £15. Is. 4d for meat, 1 perceive, in part payment of which he gave you a ill was no1 h°noured* Parry—Yes, your houour, he told me he had lent a man i50., and that different people owed him money, which when he got he would pay me. I never stopped his supply of meat J have been supporting him this long while; he held a good situation, had a good salary, and I thought he was a respon- sible man; he's got as good a house as any man in Newport, and lives in as good style. Mr. Sergeant Stephen-All the goods belong to the creditors. What was your salary at the time this debt for meat was incurred ? Insolvent— £ 170 per year. The Commissioner then questioned the insolvent on various items in his schedule among others £76s for wine, and £1-1 for newspapers, and having pointed out some errors in the oalance-shett, which the insolvent said he had himself discov- ered, but could explain, said the insolvent would have an opportunity of correcting them on an amended balance sheet adding. he would have him be cautious how he incurred further expense, without a prospect of passing the court; for, as the matter then stood, he was no: satisfied that he had a reasona- Prospect of paying many debts he had contracted, Insolvent-I believe your Honour, I shall he able to satisfy all your doubts. Mr. Sergeant Stephen—What time do you think will be ne- cessary for you ? Insotvent-About a month. I am living 60 miles off. .u' Nfl;,er°e^nt Stephen—I'll give you a fortnight. The fur- er ring is adjourned till the 31st of this month. p Tj Wednesday, AUGUST 23. "F0RD. DAVIES, &Co.—The further reception of tinnnnr Proceeded with, and after a few had been taken, !hat a list of those injended to be offered .inn in tii f t0 ^lrn > which being done, he stated his i n- le" 1V h°w7e' late, to dispose of them. u JmainLff PfOof was again tendered and postponed, and the remaininz one, vc:r e taken without discussion. The chorce of Assigness was then proceeded with, and Mr Palmer handed 4 V plTllml y„ les' Ksq-. of the West of England Bank E- 'rPt ,.qVf ^°ntypool and J. Browne, Ksq-, of |5rid«e« reditorg' Assignees, and offered to add to ,hlS deoH^I?Ck Ricke«*. Ksq.,01 Joseph Davis, Esq., but tins was declined by Mr Stone, 4,1 ^M^Uickeits flone delivered in the names of.Mr. Hates, M anrin,(? Davis, but Mr. Bates refused to act with yotes were taken for Mr. RickeUs, "i V, For Messrs- caies rhiii,ps and Browne £ 95,017 For Messrs. Kicketts, and Davis 54,222 Majority £ 4olsO 1 The Commissioner theu declared 'foliar. The Commissioner tieu declared that the choice had fallen The Commissioner tieu declared that the choice had fallen upon the .hrf ed 8eiulemen. Thus ended this long protracted struggle.

The HARVES^-WE are happy t0 repor( |^at the wea- ther, since our last, has been, on the whole, favourable, al- though occasional sbowers have fallen, Harvest has com. roenced in several places in the neighbourhood,although by no means gent[dUmm+'amvria7i.

SEVERN IMPROVEMENT. The first stone of this important undertaking was laid at Lincomb, on Friday week, under very unexpected and inte- resting circumstances. There had been no intention of having anything like ceremony on the occasion, but the fares ordered it otherwise. Mr Grissell, one of the principal contractors, hap- pened on Thursday to be down on one of his periodical visits of inspection, and finding that the excavations were in so for- ward a state, and that several commissioners were about to visit the works, in company with some of the leading members of the Staffordshire aud Worcestershire canal committee, on the following day, it was resolved that the first stone should be laid with due honours. On Friday about fen o'clock, the company, consisting of Lord Halherion, J. W. Lea, Alexander Hordern, Edward Evans, Richard Healh. George Allies, J. Tarrant, — Perry, and T. Waters, Esqs, with many other gentlemen, arrived upon the ground, and were conducted over the works by Air. Leader Williams, the resident engineer. At the lock pit they were met by Messrs Grissell and Eastted, who informed them that preparations for laying the first slone were made, and re- quested that one of the commissioners present would honour them by performing the ceremony. J. W. Lea, Esq, was at once unanimously selected, as an old, faithful, and most val- uable friend to the undertaking. The workmen were sum- moned, and to the number of upwards of 500 surrounded the excavation, presenting a most picturesque and animated scene. A splendid silver trowel was then presented to Mr Lea, who— having in very appropriate terms expressed the sincere gratifica- tion he felt at being selected to lay the hrst stone of a work of such national importarce, and one in which he had taken so deep an interest, proceeded to the business of the day, amidst the enthusiastic cheering of the spectators. Twenty pounds were subscribed by the gentlemen present for the workmen, and the party returned to Stourport, highly delighted with the pro- gress made in the works, and the unexpected gratification that they had enjoyed. A splendid dinner at the Union, at which Lord Hatherton presided, closed a day of unalloyed pleasure.

BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, AUG. 23, 1843.-The bus- iness done this week ill Sugar is So small, that we are at a loss to give genera) quotations. The trade act with great caution, and. only pick up a lot as they want-indeed a gloomy feetiag appears to hang over the market, and prices must again be called rather lower.