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TIMES OF HIGH WATER AT NEWPORT HIGH WATKIL. I DEPTH AT DAYS. J >1011N. EVEN, {DOCK GATES June, 1847. ) H. M. n. M. S FT. IN fO, Sunday j 6 33 6 62 30 5 31, 7 12 7 32 30 7 1, Tuesday 7 50 8 9 30 10 2, Wednesday 8 28 8 48 30 1 3, Thursday 9 8 U31 20 2 4, Friday 9 54 10 20 28 2 5, Saturday 10 48 11 19 27 2 piy oil Sun < c c. j ] Moon <vTnnT, q„tt. < >>ay of Month; Rises | Sun Sets, j 5 Rises_ <Moon Sets.jy^ 30 { 3 53 S 2 I | 8 19 I 4 2o j 150 31 > 3 52 8 3 9 14 j 5 13 151 1 3 51 8 4 i 10 2 6 9 i 152 2 3 50 8 6 | 10 43 7 13 5 153 2 3 50 8 6 ¡ 10 43 7 13 5 153 3 3 49 I 8 7 11 19 8 23 154 4 > 3 49 i 8 8 11 51 9 36 ;> 155 5 i 3 48 j 8 8 j j 0 0 j 10 52 < 156 WEEKLY CALENDAR. May 3 I.-Trinity Sunday. Morning Lessons—Genesis 1. Matthew 3. Evening Less0 s-Genesis 18. 1st John b. Moon's Age-Full, May 30th, 2h. 46m. morn.

REPRESENTATION OF THE BOROUGHS. THE address of our highly-esteemed and active member, Mr. Blewitt, is published, announcing his intention again to offer himself as a candidate for the representation of the Monmouthshire Boroughs, to the interests of which, as well as to the promotion of the great principles whose advocacy first recommended him to the electors, he has sedulously attended. That such a member should be willing again to devote himself to the arduous duties, (for arduous they are to such a man,) must be gratifying to those who sympathize with his general principles, and know from experience, the evils of change. When many constituencies are led, by the unfaithfulness ot their representatives, to encounter the risk of contest or are driven, by their retirement, to the difficult task of finding new men in whom they can confide, as well as to meet the expenditure and annoyance of an opposition, which an old member might not have experienced,—it is matter of real congratulation to the Electors of these Boroughs, paiticularly to the important commercial and trading communities,to whom the faithful services of an intelligent and indefatigable man of business are of such moment, that circumstances have not necessarily subjected them to any of these evils. We understand that Mr. Blewitt will shortly com- mence his personal canvass of the constituency.

THE LATE STRIKE. WE are gratified in being enabled to announce, that ZD the great body of the strikers have returned to strike in the proper way—on the anvil of industry by which we sincerely hope they may be enabled to enjoy the creature comforts, in peaceful homes. Still there is cause of deep regret, that many men of this district should persist in remaining out of employ- ment, to the great aggravation, both of themselves and others, but chiefly to their own families, of the already weighty-enough troubles of the present per- plexing period. Without taking upon ourselves to say that the men, in every case, received what they ought, we do assert, as a general principle, that wages depend not, as many persons think, upon the arbitrary will of employers. And we may also safely aver, that the recent strike has been, by no means, well-advised. The rise in provisions does undoubtedly render it more difficult for the labouring m^in to make his earnings avail for the supply of all his wants. But on the other hand, the general stagnation of trade renders it more difficult for an advance to be given. And if the wages in the coal and iron districts are compared with those in other industrial pursuits, more reasonable views will be naturally induced. We shall be 'very glad to see wages raised, whenever it is practicable and we do, in the sincerity of PROVED FRIENDS, counsel working men not to infiict such deep suffering upon their families, as must result from such struggles, but to continue at their employment, upon the most favour- able terms which can be secured by mutual agree- ment, and to endeavour to obtain any reasonable ,augmentation at a future time, and that in a judicious way.

NECESSITY OF MAKING FOOD ANTI-SCORBUTIC. IT IS of great importance that those engaged in providing substitutes for ordinary food-especially the food of the poor, whose bodies, enfeebled by privation, are more susceptible of disease—should guard against that sad complaint, the scurvy. In a recent return of the Registrar-General, the important fact was pointed out that the potatoe is anti-scorbutic, and that, therefore, the withdrawal of an article so extensively used, could not be unattended with danger from scurvy. This property of the potatoe appears to consist in the presence of bitartrate of potash (cream of tartar). Neither is this confined to the otatoe, for many vegetables, which are neglected by great numbers of persons, though within their reach, produce a similarly beneficial effect. Such vegetables, then, provided as they are, in the arrangements of nature, which men are too apt to neglect, should be provided, as far as possible and when that is not the case, lime-juice should be used. On this point the physician to the Milbank Penitentiary says:— "The farinacious food made from grain has no anti-scorbutic property. It has been necessary, therefore, to supply this defect by flavoring the farinacious food with lime-juice, the great prophy- lactic against scurvy in the navy, or to combine with the food some fresh vegetable, such as turnips (swedes), carrots, cabbages, onions, cress, and mustard. Both these measures, when tried, have been successful." The report above alluded to adds, that an acidulous drink may also be made of lime-juice; and, when it cannot be procured, a weak drink of cream of tartar and sugar may be substituted. The Dr. also says that the common water-cress and scurvy-grass will produce a similar effect.

IRISH AFFAIRS. THOSE who carefully read the accounts from Ireland, cannot but see that a desire to act fairly and justly is yet very far from being prevalent among the owners of land. We, who after sup- porting our own poor, and voluntarily contributing a very handsome sum for the distresses of the destitute Irish, have had our town invaded by hordes of poor famishing creatures, sent over en masse by those who ought to maintain them, and thus made an additional burden upon our shoulders, have a peculiar right to complain on this subject. And, so strong is the selfishness, so inveterate are the bad habits of the class of Irish proprietors to which we refer, and so weak is the Government, that strenuous efforts are necessary to save this country from being continually oppressed, to make up for the deficiencies of the parties to whom we "ba\'e referred. We (rust, however, for the sake of our christian character, and for the credit of humanity, that a proper discrimination between the case of the wretched refugees, and the conduct of their heartless landlords, will prevent the people of this county from visiting the sins of the oppressor upon the victims of a selfish system and that few, if any, will be the instances of passing on the opposite side of the way, whilst God's creature is lying in helpless agony.

THE BONDING SYSTEM .,f E have frequently, since Newport has taken its resent rank amongst commercial towns, written in JAVOUR of the system of bonding, and may, perhaps, be allowed to observe that We have not II paragraphed in vain." Without entering into TJ,E question whether the customs duties, obviously J„ themselves injurious to trade, are or are not indispensably necessary for raising revenue, we it of importance that, whilst they remain, every effort should be made for the extension of bonding. A striking illustration of the monopoly produced, where this modification is not resorted to, occurred last week in the debate on Mr. Moffatt's motion for assimilating the warehouse privileges on British and Colonial spirits. Mr. Barkly, in supporting the motion, stated that the whole distilling trade of England was at present monopolized by seven or eight firMs; and the effect of this monopoly was, that they were enabled to regulate the retail prices. Now it is clear that such a monopoly in any article cannot but be injurious to the consumers, that is the public at large. It might be justifiable in the Chancellor of the Exchequer to refuse this motion, as well as one for rectifying spirits in bond, under the present harras-Ing circumstances in which the Government are placed since both changes would cause a temporary decline of revenue, and require some additional arrangements in the Excise departments. But, both for the direct interest of the consumers, as well as for the amount of the capital which Mr. Barkly observed would be too loose in the former case, and for the preservation in the latter of an important branch of the trade, now thrown by our legislation into the hands of the Dutch, we hope that the subject will be taken up again at an early period in the next Parliament. There was one regulation mentioned during the same debate, which we cannot but :strongly condemn viz. that Scotch distillers should be made to pay 200 to 600 per cent. on spirits brought into this country, and as much more when they are not sold within 21 days.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. -+- PLEASURE FAIR.—Stow Pleasure Fair. which commenced yesterday, excels (for it is still alive in all its attractions) any thing of the kind ever witnessed by the patriarchs of the place. The fine expansive ground opposite Caira, marked by the elevated fir trees, is the tented field, wheie a complete can vass town has been raised, as if by magic, within the last two days, and the pleasure booths, with their procenic exhihitants v-lamourcusly inviting the gazing crowds to wonderful perform- ances of bipeds, beasts, and birds, doubly outnumber those of former years. It appeared, however, either from the fine- ness of the weather, or the tightness of the money market, chat, the holiday folks sought pleasure more generallv under the blue sky, and in the pure air, than within the player- men's wigwams. The peace officers of the town, in respect- able incognito, were on the ground, with a view to keep the pockets of the liegps from peculation, and their faces from uglyabrasures. The" lady of lions," and other sights, will remain till to-morrow. THE WEATHER.— 1 lie bright anticipations of the weather in last puhlication have been happily sustained during the week. Nothing can be more indicative of a providential blessing than the luxuriant growth of vegetation in every crop; and the tumbling down of figures from famine prices, strengthers the refreshing hope of cheap food for the million, with a glorious harvest in perspective. The farmers are without a single complaint; and a facetious and popular contemporary is thus amongst the exultants :— 'Mid all that's beautiful and bright Around us, not a vision sweet Can match that truly charming sight, The growing crop of wheat. Talk not of the flowery dell Wheat, my bucks, is looking well. Fair is thy prospect, blooming May, This rather late, but lovely spring; Fairer the prospects of the hay— A more important thing. How the mangel-wurzel grows Never mind the opening rose. The young and tender turnips see— (Oh how delicious are their greens !) They are as healthy as can be: Behold yon thriving beam, Fields of clover, oats, and peas— What are spangled meads to these?" MR. TILLET'S CONCERT.—This clever vocalist gave his con- cert at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last; and we were glad to find, by the number and respectability of the audience, that native talent was not left to sing to empty benches, and to compare the success of strangers amongst us to the blighted hopes of merit at home. In addition to the acknowledged talent of Mrs. Tilley. the beneficiare was aided by Mr. Conrad Hoker, of the 87th Regiment; Mr. S. Foy, of Clifton; and that brilliant harpist, Mr. Davis, jun of Birmingham ;—and :he performances of the various pieces, which were classical and wcll-selected, reflected the highest credit on the various artistes. Amongst the most eminently successful efforts of the evening, were "Just like love," a glee, for four voices, led bv Miss Marsden, which was deservedly encored a Ger- man Air on the cornet, by Mr. Boker, which was given with a brilliancy equalling anything of the kind heard at Jullien's entertainments a £ ong, "The Convent Vesper Bell," music by Tiitey the Fantasia on the harp, in the style of Bochsa, by Mr. Davis; and a Solo on the flute, by Mr. Ball. We regret that a redundance ofiocal matter prevents us entering into the particulars 01 this very excellent concert. IMPORTANT TO THE IRON TRADE. — in the list of persons to whom patents for new inventions have been lately granted, we find the name of Reginald J. Blewitt, Esq M.P., for •• cer- tain improvements in the manufacture of malleable iron Mr. Blewitt's process is described to us as very simple, but effi- cient, producing iron of almost any required quality, at less expense, than by any of the modes heretofore practised. The value of the discovery is proved beyond a doubt, by its daily application at the Cwmbrain Forge and Mill, to the making of boiler plates. Mr. Blewitt has not yet enrolled the specifica- tion of his invention, six months being allowed for that pur- pose. As soon as we can obtain a copy, we shalt have great pleasure in publishing it for the information of our iron-making friends. POTATOE CROP—We are happy to be enabled to add our neighbourhood to the list of those places, which, up to this time, promise a good crop of sound potatoes. The plants took remarkably well, and spring thickly and vigorously toge- ther. Amongst the best specimens seen in the county, is a plot in the garden of Mr. Hawkins, of Newport; they are from French (Normandy) seed, and present a fine picture of luxu- riance. A letter from Constantinople, May 7th, reports the Astrea, from Newport, on shore, near Scutari but she came off, after part of her cargo (iron) had been thrown overboard. R. Gibson. Esq.. of the :74th Regiment, has been appointed Quartermaster to the 8th Royal Irish Fusileers, vice Stephen Carr, Esq., deceased. OFFICER'S FUNERAL.—Military funerals have, unfortunately of late, been of awful frequency in this town—the ears of the inhabitants being now quire accustomed to the solemn dime the slow beat of the muffled drum, and the parting vollics over the soldier s grave. On Monday last, an exceedingly impressive ann solemn spectacle of this kind took place, on the occasion of the last honours paid to the remains of Stephen Cair, Esq., lafe Quartermaster of the 87th Royal Irish Fusi- liel s, who departed this life on Saturday, the 22nd inst., to the poignant griet ot his widow and relatives, and the IIn- affected regret of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the regiment, who esteemed and loved the veteran for his many generous and estimable qualities. Mr. Carr entered the British service at the age of 21, as a private sol- dier, and ser.ed his country with distinguished bravery in many a hard-fought field, during the peninsular campaign. At the sanguinary battle of Barosa, where the unconquerable spirit ot the British troops won a victory against the flower of the French army, favoured by superior position and numbers, which led to consequences of the most momentous maracter in subsequent operations, Carr was distinguished for personal prowess and military ardour. On that occasion, the <S7th charged the 8th Regiment of French grenadiers. 1 he shock was terrific, and the murderous bayonet dealt death around but Irish bravery prevailed, and the eagle of the 8th was cap- tured—the first trophy of the kind won during the war. It is said that the deceased carried the glittering prize for some time, and subsequently presented it to his Colonel. He was also at the battles of Salamanca, Nieve, and several of the conflicts and sieges up tu the battle ofToutouse. His great services and meritorious conduct were, in 1824, rewarded by a commission as Quartermaster—certainly no greatly extended measure of reward for a career that would have given him an exalted rank in any other service. Mr. Carr was just about to retire on half pay. a'ter 44 years of military life; when an attack of fever and inflammation of the lungs, terminated his existence, in the 65th year of his age. The whole Regiment, together with the Dragoons, marched from the barracks j- several civilians joining in the procession. The sword, cocked hat, and belt. on which was richly embroidered the French eagle, were placed on the cotHn and the pall was borne by si* officers, who wore crape scatfs and the full band, also v earing crape, played Mozart's Requiem and the Dead March, with solemn and pathetic effect. The procession halted at St, Mary s Church, into which the body was carried, the de- ceased laving been a member of that communion and after the rites were performed by the Rev. Dr. Baldacconi, the piocession re-formea-and at Sr. Woollos the Rev. Mr.Sparks ° -iiVtho j he veteran was there consigned to the grave. f'fY tho tnrfT8 ° a'ter three farewell voliies, they ver Wllc'1 inight be inscribed the lines of Avon's « j was a brave man And did his country no small service N ™ JJ ™7hese e^s ne'er looked upon, He gaz d on danger with a soul so calm 1 hat one who knew him not j 7 Imputing to Um what he feH knew A stem's apathv-a lion's courage Fill d his bold heart, and flash'd in either eye » CUKE FOR TYPHI,. An Anglesea correspondent of the it weM.id while warm give it to'the pg £ n° £ T^ratmgkeVe'ry six hours while any symptoms of (ever remain then reS it to ten hours, and, as the patient gets better,increase the period till it becomes once twenty.four hours^-f 'e hope the public o> Newport, among ubom, in some fever rages fearfully, will impress the foregoing on their memories.] THE UNION HOUSE CHILDREN. Whitsuntide has brought its pleasures for the pauper of the Newport Union House, as well as for the children of the better off. The worthy Governor, whose heart, unlike his name. is not Flinty ever kind to those poor outcasts from society that are gpne: rally unblessed by a fathers or mother B love, resolved that the young creatures under his care should, on Wednesdaylast participate in those enjoyments from which fate ordinarily proscribes their lowly class. On thIS. occasion, the children visited Mr.Batty's unrivalled collection of trained animals," whose lofty caravans were formed mto square on the tented field of time-honoured Stow. Mr. Hatty liberally gave them free admission and the unsophisticated observations of the delighted children, most of whom then, for the first time, saw the wonders of the animal kingdom, were as amusing as they were original; and their astonishment at beholding" a live lady" enter the lion's den, and tight with the forest king and the hyaenas, was expressed by loud shouts. This event in their lives will be talked of by them for many a long day. The thanks otthejuvenites to Mr. Batty, for his well-timed and liberal kindness, in thus giving them all free admission to his excellent collection, were, we are sure, accorded to him with sincere hearts. NEWPORT WHITSUN CATTLE FAIR.—Considering the great scarcity of stock which exists at present, there was a good show as to numbers, except of fat cattle, which were remarkit- bly scarce. The only stock of this kind in the fair, was sent hy R. Seamark, Esq., St. Albans, Mr. Wm. Keene, Goldclift, Mr. JohnMilrser, ATash, Mr. Frederick Clarke, and Mr. William Phillips, Graigysaison, which were soon disposed of, at good prices. We noticed some excellent steers belonging to John Hodtfkinson, Esq., which commanded much attention, and were purchased by Mr. John Gough, for Leicester market. Good fat sheep and lambs are still scarce, but ewes and lambs, as well as sheep for grazing, are plentiful, the prices being nearly the same as our Inst quotations. A fair number of calves were on ofier, and those of tolerable quality were immediately sold. Pigs were not so numerous, and those fit for dairy fe"ding, as well as good pork, found customers at high rates. The show of horses was rather large, but generally of a very indifferent de- scription still. There were a few useful carters, which were soon picked out hy those who supply builders and contractors There were several Irish horses and nules, but of so indifferent a sort, that their owners found it difficult to obtain customers at any price. Hoy AT. Inisn FCSILEURS.—Colonel Love, commandant of the troops in South Wales, made his half-yearly inspection of the head quarters (four companies) at our barracks on Wed- nesday last. The troups were under arms at half-past ten. at wh;eh time the gallant colonel came upon the ground, and was received with the usual honours, the band playing the Grena- diers' march. The line broke into open column of companies, marched past in slow and quick time, in close and open column. The colonel then proceeded to inspect the men's kits, with which he appeared much pleased. The soldiers were now dismissed to dinner, during which time the colonel inspected the hospital, school, and regimental books, ihe companies having again mustered, and formed in review order, with twenty-five rounds of blank cartridge in their pouches, they proceeded to perforin a variety of field evolutions and light infantry movements, with the whole of which, Colonel Love expressed himself highly pleased, as also with their clean and soldier-like appearance, the regularity of the barrack rooms, hospital, and other depart- ments of the regiment. Praise from such a distinguished officer must be truly gratifying to Col. Mneenis, commanding officer, the officers, non-commissioned officers, and the men of the gal- lant Foigh-a-ballaghs. The Queen's birth-day was duly observed in Newport by the closing of the government departments, a feu-de-joi at the bar- racks, and other demonstrations. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES.—Whit-Monday, a period upon which the hopes and anticipations of hundreds of happy juveniles had been long fixed, was, as usual, a day of great things" amongst the Sunday Schools in this town. The scho- lars belonging to the institutions connected with the Sunday School Union, were early arrayed in their holiday attire, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of the hour for marching to the place of rendezvous. At two o'clock, a procession formed of the children belonging to eight Sunday Schools, and numbering upwards of a thousand, marched. in good order, under the guidance of their teachers, from their respective schools, to a field adjoining the Cemetery, kindly lent by Mr. Hallen, of the Westgate Hotel. An immense crowd of spectators accompa- nied them and the scene, when the children had been arranged around the focus selected for the speakers, their happy faces betokening unsullied pleasure, and their friends aroundevincing the liveliest interest in securing decorous behaviour, was truly animating and picturesque. Aùdresses were delivered by the Revds. Messrs. Salmon and Allen-and the children of the various schools vied with each other in singing the hymns they had learned for the occasion. Oil returning fiom the field, they were "feasted to the full" at their respective places of wor- ship. Tea meetings were held at most of the chapels after the dismissal of the children and oceans of tea and mountains of cake were drained and demolished, for the refreshment of thronging hundreds. Animated, and in some cases, eloquent addresses, closed an anniversary quite equal to those of former years. ODDFELLOWS.—The yearly meeting of the deputations from the various districts in the Manchester Unity commenced at Oxfoid on Monday last, the whole of the King's Arms Hotel being taken as head quarters. The proceedings of this philan- thropic and important body of men were highly interesting. The necessity of applying to Parliament for an Act for the In- corporation of the Society, we understand, was decided upon, as well as a graduated scale of entrance fees. We hope to give an abridgement of the business next week. FALSE ALAHM OF RIOTS IN NEWPORT.—From the diver- sity of rumours afloat in this town during the la'ter parrot last week, tending greatly to alarm the timid, and especially to put shopkeepers and corn factors on their guard, it was deemed advisable by the magistracy to adopt precautionary measures to check any display of popular feeling, or riotous conduct, which might otherwise tend to a violent disturbance of the public peace. The police force, both night and day men, were assembled at the station and the infantry and dragoons were underarms, the horses of the latter being saddled, from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, ready, at a moment's notice, to pour into the town in formidable array; and in numbers, fully sufficient to disperse the largest body of rioters that could assemble in Newport, should any persons be foolish enough so to congregate. Happily, however, there was no cause for serious apprehension—no need of preparation, it would appear; since, although there were large numbers of persons here from the Hills and the railway men, from whom some daring conduct was chiefly feared, were receiving their pay—still there was not the slightest indication of any riotous feeling on the part of any portion of the populace. Monday morning brought the gratifying intelligence that flour was down," which reassured the public mind at once. REDUCED PRICE OF FLOUR.—The first we have heard of to lower the price of flour 6s. or 7s. per sack, in anticipation of the London markets, and, as it proved on Tuesday, conside- rably below them, was Mr. W. Evans, aginst whom some of the lower classes have so foolishly raised nonsensical reports.— The prices consequently fell, ne»er to rise again," we fer- vently hope, generally throughout the town. An advertisement in another column, announces a dinner to Crawshay Bailey, Esq., of Nantyglo, on the occasion of his leaving the neighbourhood. The departure of a gentleman of Mr. Bailey's enterprising spirit, and to whom the staple trades of our locality are so deeply indebted, may well excite regret among those he leaves behind, and evoke a demonstra- tion of respect similar to the fete contemplated. tion of respect similar to the fete contemplated. Our readers will perceive, by advertisement, that tha cele- brated Mr. Phillips, whose fame as a vocalist has been well won by lyrical triumphs before the most distinguished circles in the kingdom, is about to appear before a Newport au- dience, at our Town Hall. He will doubtless be treated with a bumper. Fever extends fearfully amongst the poor in Leeds, and several clergymen have been attacked by the malady. We understand that some of the rev. gentlemen have fallen vie tims to their charitable attentions to the afflicted and that the Rev. Edward Metcalfe, the predecessor of Dr. Baldacconi, at Newport, is seriously ill of (ever, caught by aiding his rev. friends in their sacred duties, in the above town. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.—On Thursday, as a man in. the em- ploy of Mr. Leslie Howell, of this town, coal merchant, named Thomas Stephens, was bringing down a team of loaded trams from Risca, he fell, by some accident, and seven or eight trams passed over his body, killing him on the spot. He was an Oddfellow, and leaves a widow and three small children to deplore their bereavement. SUDDEN DLATH.—A man died in the fair on Stow Hill yes- terday, it is thought of apoplexy. He was a stranger, and recognised by no one. A HAI L.—Our indefatigable police captured about twenty characters deserving of a lodgement in the station, at the plea* sure fair last night. They will all know their doom, probably, on Saturday. The Irish papers, in addition to the melancholy recitals of death amongst the lower classes, record numerous instances of dis-olution in the higher grades, clergy and gentry, arising from fever. GIBRALTAR.—Three hundred vessels were at Gibraltar, wind bound, with grain on board, according to the latest advices. CORN FHOM THE BLACK SEA.—The Touionnais of the 20th inst. states that the number of" vessels proceeding to the Black Sea to load with corn, is so great, that the navigation of the Archipelago and the Sea of Marmora during the night is very dangerous. Fifty-nine ships laden with grain, and bound for the coast of France, had passed the Dardanelles.—[So that the fear of an utter lack of corn is groundless.] We strongly recommend that all the seed from the apple of the potatoe that possibly can be saved, should be carefully preserved and propagated, as the best means to secure a sound and prosperous succession of crops of this valuable article of food. NOT WIDE AWAKE.—On Wednesday week, a countryman, coming to Bristol with the intention of going by steam packet to CarditT, rolled, du nplin' like, into the first he came to. Upon the "Turn a head" from the captain. the steamer was off, and was soon in the Severn, when the unlucky passenger found that he was going in the v/roug direction, snd to his utter chagrin, was landed at Cheju-.to.v, being just 18 miles from bis intended destination OIIANGT PEEL ov THE PAVLMI VT.—A poor man died at Bristol last week, frum the effect ofinjuryto the head. received in taking backwards from having trodden on a piece of orange peel while waking up Redclilf llili. On Tuesday, Mr. Lory- incr, of that city, also had a fall from a similar cause, and was seriously injured, bo as to be confined to his bed.—[This practice, of throwing such slippery stuff on the pavements, is extremely common in NVit port also, and has occasioned several accidents. A little ca; might prevent the lossoflife.]

CHEPSTOW. FESTIVITIES!—Whitinonday was observed here, as usual, by the clubs assembling for the purpose of attending service, and afterwards dining at their respective lodges. The members of these institutions conducted themselves with great propriety on the occasion; but we are sorry to observe that such was not the behaviour of certain labourers on the South Wales railway, who were bent on disturbing the peace of the town, by getting up fights in the open spaces thereof. They carried on the game for a considerable time in Bank-square, to the great annoyance of the inhabitants, who, fearing the demolition of their windows, succeeded at length in closing their shutters. The "police" was sought for in vain, nor were the constables to be found so that the good folks of this usually-quiet town were left in the hands of a barbarous inob. The drunken revellers assisted one another in mere wantonness, for most of them were 60 far gone in ]:quor, that they could not stand long upon their legs, alter tliey had given a blow to a companion Two or three parties were more conspicuous than the reBt-particularly an uncouth being who exhibited, about the muzzle and neck, more tokens of his affinity to a bear than a Christian. He seemed to be the principal director of the pugilists, and ought to have been secured and placed in safe custody, had "the force" been III attendance As it happened, however, a gentleman had suffi- cient presence of mind to withdraw the bear-like man from the crowd, and warned him that he was breaking the peace, by which he would get intotroubla. The fellow growled out some- thing about helping a friend to get up when he was knocked down, and then moved out of the crowd. This had the desired effect for a time, for the mob betook themselves to another quarter of the town, where the bear-man again appeared, ac- companied by a figure with blood-besmeared visage, and other- wise presenting a fac simile ot that old sign, the Saracen s Head on Snow-liill. These two Calibans seemed to direct the mob. The madmen enjoyed their sport sometimes fighting, sometimes dancing—until day-liglit ceased, when they resorted to thiir usual haunts, to finish with their evening potations — We have before adverted to the forlorn state of this town, being neither protected by a resident magistrate, nor by constables. As for the police," that is a mere name. The parishioners may as well save the sum paid to tins tunctionary, by associa- ting for the purpose of mutual protection. By the 1st and 2nd William IV, all persons, of whatever rank, are bound, on the requisition of the magistrates, to attend and be svvorn in special constables: and those who neglect such requisition, incur a penalty of £5., and subject themselves to indictment. Verbum sat! — Correspondent. THE RUINS OF TINTEUN ABBEY.—ine antiquarian and the lover of the picturesque will be more than ever gratified by a visit to this far-famed remnant of the grandeur of other days, researches having discovered in the vicinity of the Abbey, the fragments of a large oblong building, supported by a row of pillars, the lower parts of which appear in a perfect state. It is supposed to be the hospitium, or smaller convent, in which the monks were wont to entertain the strangers and travellers of their order, who, passing thence through the cloisters, entered on the more solemn duties of the abbey and its extent would suggest the scale of liberality on which everything was done in this once-splendid monastic pile. The beauty and variety of the surrounding scenery, never seen to greater advantage than at this luxuriant season, give a charm to these discoreriei, and jead many a tourist to the spot.

Newport County Court. TOWN-HALL, NEWPORT-FRIDAY, MAY 23. l. His Honour took his seat this morning at ten o'clock, with the following heavy list before him. We had made arrange- ments to add as many judgments to the plaints as might be given before going to press; but owing to the list of the court being differently arranged to the one below, and but few cases ha,Vn/ "een decided up to our latest moment," we are com- pelled to postpone any judgment till next week, when the list will be completed. Mary Thomas Stow Hill, v John Short, Canal Parade, for monev lent and advanced.- Thomas Edwards Maclien, beerhouse keeper, vThos. Young, Lutcher, Itisca, for debt and costs, amounting to fl4 19s., on judgment obtained against him in the Exchequer of Pleas.- ■\Villiam Lewis, weaver, Brecon, v George Trew, tide waiter, Pillgwenlly, for £ 1 7s, for goods sold and delivered.- Charles Johns, painter, Pillgwenlly, v Peter Davies, captain, Canal Parade, Newport, for £1 5s 6d, for materials, work, and labour.— Joseph Davies, ironmonger, Pillgwenlly, v Thomas Brown, pilot, Pillgwenlly, for 17s 9d, for goods.— Same, v John Short, the younger, Pillgennly, for jEl Is, for goods.— Same, v Capt. Macarthy, of the James, of Cork, for 13s.— Same v William Morgan, ship carpenter, for E 1 19s.— Thomas Murray, shoemaker, Redcliff-street, Bristol, v Thos. Turk. oeer-house keeper, for £ 1 48 8d, for goods.- Join; Palmer, undertaker, Newport, v Philip Edwards, car- penter, Risca, for fl Is.— Same, v John Parry, labourer, Pillgwenlly, for £ 4. Same, v Henry Rosser, baker, Llanarth-st., Newport, for a balance of El Os 6d.— Same, v Isaac Robins, haulier, Newport, for £ 4. Same, v Richard Keen, boot and shoemaker, Newport, for a balance of £ [ 6d.— v Samuel Hancox, sheriff's officer, Newport, v Abraham Wil- liams, publican. Cherry Tree, Malpas, for 13s, monev paid for his use to man in possession four days, and levy, 3s.— William Townsend, merchant, Newport, v Edward Morris, wheelwright, Malpas, for 15s 7d.— Martin Kellev, haulier, Newport, v John James, corn mer- chant, for lis 3d, for conveyance of goods. William Reed, conductor, Newport, v Cornelius Bow Palmer, beer agent, for JE), work done.- Riehard Mullock, Newport, v Thomas Llewellin, farmer, Christchurch, for £ 2 6s 8d.— Rachel Roberts, sempstress, v Jacob Huggett, farmer, Red- wick, for 10s, damage done by breaking down her garden fence. Lewis Jones, shipwright, Newport, v John Rixon, Mill-street, Newport, for £ 12 13s 7d, for goods and labour.- James Wintle, wine merchant, Newport, v Thomas Elias, of the Blacksmith's Arms, Mynyddyslyn, for balance of £ 5 4s 9d. Robert Williams, brewer, Newyort, v John Williams Farmer's Arms, Cardiff-road, Newport, for balance of E5 2s. Same, v Thomas Williams, Farmer's Arms, Cardiff-road, for balance of E5 5s 6d Same, v Heary Alford, shoemaker, Newport, for balance of IO OS.— Same, v Thomas Sullivan, marine store dealer Newport for balance of £ 215s.— Henry Gregory, brewer, Newport, v William Harper, sawyer, Pillgwenlly, for debt and costs of jgl2 19s lOd, on a judgment in Exchequer of Pleas, Dec. 22.- ° Morris Eendle, gardener, Rcdwick, v Jacob Huggett, farmer, Redwlck, for 35s., damage done by destroying a fence.— William Richards, farmer, Machen, v James Gunter tin- worker, Machen Forge, for that he is in possession of a house and garden in Machen Upper-rent under ^5 William Thomas, servant, Newport, v Henry Bowen, Stow- hill, brewer, for 12s lid., for rent of OlD apartment, and for money lent and advanced.— John Greenland, carpenter, Newport, v John Folly labourer for balance of 17s 2d, rent of furnished room Philip Jones, woodman, Bishpool, v Samuel Williams wood- man, Christchurch, for C2 10s, for use and occupation of house and garden.— Thomas Powell, grocer, Newport, v William Morgan, farmer, Caerleon, for jelo, valae of a mare.- Thomas Caldicott, grocer, Newport, v William Lawrence of the Canal-side, grocer, for jgl9 7s 24d.— Same, v John Isaacs, sawyer, of the Cefn, for a balance of £ 5 Us Same, v John Edwards, mason, Alteryn, Risca, for JEl 8s Id. Same, v David Thomas, tanner, Llanarth-street, Newport, for a balance of £ 1 9s 2d.— Sarah Morgan, single-woman, Cross-street, v Larry Ryan, lodging-house keepwr, Charles-street, for £3 8d, for goods and money lent.- Henry Roper, grocer, Newport, v Edward Jones, tin-worker, Pontheer, for a balance of L7 Os I I i d. Same, v George Thurston, bailiff, Pillgwenlly, fore2 10s 9Ad. Same, v David Davies, moulder, Pillgwenlly, fr 14s.- Jenkin Rees, grocer, Aberdare, v Roger Francis, Bush Inn, Aberdare, for balance of jgG 2s Id — Thomas Woollett, attoniey-at-law, Newport, v Jos. Wilson, butcher, Risca, for E5 12s 8d.— Same, v Sarah Morgan, singlewoman, of Cross-street, for E4 7s8d — John Hyndman, wine merchant, Newport, v Thomas Biddle, brewer's driver, for E4 19s 8d, balance and money lent — Jonathan Franks, spectacle maker, Newport, v Th. Farsley, late beerhouse-keeper, for unlawfully entering on the plaintiffs premises, and breaking the fence, doing 5s damage. Willliam Miles, mason, of Spring Gardens, v David Harley, mason, Newport, for 3s 6d.— George Pinchin and George Hornblowcr, brewers, Bath, v John Short, beerhouse-keeper, King's Parade, Newport, for .£3 2s.- Thomas Latch and William Cope, brewers, Newport, v Roger Francis, of Abercarne, publican, for E13 14s 2d, amount due on a judgment obtained in Exchequer of Pleas, and interest on judgment debt. Judgment signed Jan. 5, 1846. Charles Winter Jones, publican. Llanarth-st., v Mary Wil- liams, Cross-street, haulier, for f4 Is 2d. Same, v Daniel Gordon, George-street, for E9,1 10s 8d.— Same, T John Bell, pensioner, George-tst., taa £ Z 63 811.- Thomas Latch and William Cope, brewers, v John Williams, Farmer's Arms, Cardiff-road, haulier, for £ 20, the balance of a judgment obtained in Exchequer of Pleas. Judgment signed July 14,1846.- 85 ° Mary Davies, publican, v George Lawrence, corn merchant, for £3 5s, balance for use and occupation of a warehouse.- Richard Moore. Middlesex, tailor, v W. N. Morgan, agent, Newport, for jC4 Sd. a s Sidney Tudor Evans, druggist, Pillgwenlly, v Edward James, surgeon, Bassaleg, for jgt 2s, goods, and money paid to his use. Same, v John Davies, William the Fourth, Newport, saddler, for £ I 6s 6d.— Same, v William Bagley, nailer, George-street, for 4s — Sarah Gould, shopkeeper, King's Parade, v Selina Wood, laundress, for 19s.- James Jones, Bassalleg, v Charles Jones, the younger, Llan- arth-street, for £ 4., money lent and advanced- Henry Walters, grocer, Penlleymawr, v George Thomas, of the same place, labourer, for a balance of 15s 104d.— Esther Moxley, monthly nurse, v Thomas Williams and his wife Rachael, of the Bottle heerhouse, Commercial-street, New- port, for £ 17 2s 6d, balance of money lent and interest.— Gfeoige Pinchin and George Hornblower Sims, brewers,Bath, v Garoi;ns Davis, of the Fortune of War, Commercial-street, Newport, tor £ 2 5. James Horner, shoemaker, Griffin-street, v Samuel Allen, Canal Parade, gardener, for 12s — Mapson Thomas Smith, farmer, v J. Morris, for E4 9s, tack for a horse. t tailor, Bristol, v James Hamlyn, Newport for £ 4 12s.— Edward Edwards, tailor, Newport, v George Dowle, Cwm- bran, bookeeper, for £ 5 3s.— Same v J Griffin, schoolmaster, for a balance of CI2 3s.— same, v John Davies, farmer, Christchurch, for £ 3 14.— oame, y Ebenezer Rogers, Abercarne, for £ 3 5s.— Thomas Waters, haulier, Machen Lower, v William Davies, haulier, Aberearne, for balance of money he promised to return for a mare.— ard Patten, carpenter, George-st., v William Kennedy, 8lve up possession of apartment.— Charles Hunter, baker, Caerleon, v Richard Trueman, mason, Christchurch, for £ 3 2s.— Thomas Smith, cider merchant, Hereford, v Harriet Pritchard, Cross Keys Inn, Newport, for £ 5.— John Williams, Goldcliff, v Daniel Jones, haulier, Pill, for a balance of £ 7 i0s. au^<foii*I £ i'igW8d^8' ta^0r' ^ewPort> v Peter Spinder, account- Same y Charles Hopkins, Charles-st., for £ 3.— Elizabeth Sawtell, grocer, Llanarth-st., v Henry Charles, the ^0v^r?rr, &isca, haulier, for £ 11, bill of exchange — William Hurley, Llanarth-st., hoop dealer, v William Rees, grocer, for £ 5 Is 9d.— Thomas Tucker, labourer, Pill, v John Gorvin, mason, for 10s rent of a house and garden.- Adam Rowland, farmer, Crosspenmain, v Wm. Matthews, a collier, for £ 15 lis 8d, on judgment recovered in Monmouth County Court, and costs. Judgment signed March 14, 1845.— Edmund Rowland, Crosspenmain, faimer, v Thomas Elias, quarryman, for JE20, on promissory note.- Henry Edwards and John Rogers, shipbrokers, v J. Gayton, for £ 3 2s lid, on judgment recovered in County Court, and the costs.- Philip Phillips, blacksmith, Newport, v David Morris, Aber- carne, for £6 9s 6d — John Johns, jun., shipbuilder, Newport, v James Johnson, a labourer, £7 17s and 3Jd.— James James, farmer, Risca, v H. Gregory, brewer, Newport, for il I 10s, rent and occupation.- Thomas Powell, grocer, v William Burfield, gentleman, for E4 19s ojd, for goods and tack of a horse.— Henry Carroll, Mellon-st., carpenter, v John Murray, at Pill, for 8s, money lent.— Same, v Robert Lancaster, nailer, for 5s, money lent.— Same, v Daniel Evans, tailor, Commercial-st., for iCl 10— Same, v Michael Barret, labourer, for 10s 6d rent.- Same, v William Allen, labourer, for £ 1 10s rent. Sarah Poole, Stow Hill, schoolmistress, v A. Williams, pub- lican, for £ j 18 3d.— Joseph Davies, ironmonger, Pill, v John Townsend, block- maker, for 118 9d, goods and money lent- Samuel Polak, outfitter, Newport, v — Pallfrey, factory-man, for jgl 10s. John O'Hamlow, traveller, v Thomas Leyshon, sen., mason, for 9s 4d.— Robert White, Club Row, v John Rees, master of the smack Friends, of Carmarthen, for jgl 9s 3d.— Edward Edwards. tailor, Newport, v Thomas Milner, farmer, Nash, for El I 18s 6d.— Same, v David Neck, balance of judgment in Exchequer of Pleas, and expenses, for L12 4s 3d.— Henry Gregory, brewer, v Thomas Medlam, Pill, for 45s.— Same, v J Powell, for £ 7 2s 6d, goods and balance of 10U.— James Birch and Henry John Uavis, solicitors, v Ebenezer Jones, druggist, forfls Is 4d, for professional services.— H. B. Jones, gentleman, Christchurch, v Job Ashfield, of Liswerry, butcher, for it 14s — Robert Wilkinson, plumber, Newport, v Thomas Francis, of Pill-road, haulier, for 12s.- Same, v Thomas Thomas, Hill-street, mason, for E14 17s Id. .William Rees, currier, Newport, v Samuel Howells, Llantar- nam, shoemaker, for £ 18 15, promissory note, Aug. 14, 1843.

ENIGMA. I have two bodies to your view display d, Both of one substance regularly made Alike in form, with one food only ted Nor is that food or fish, flesh. fowl, or bread. When once united, they are both supplied With food, which lasts till they are both destroy'd. When one has much, the other s share is small; Somtimes both have alike alternate, none at all. Like mighty states, I've many ups and downs. But mostly rest when gloomy midnight frowns. Like desperate thieves, my bodies are conna'd Yet pain I feel not, for I have no mind. Oft I deceive, yet never had a tongue And blameless, too, I am. whenever wrong. What 1 do tell should be by all much pnz d, Instead of which it is by most despis d. When I'm o'erthrown, by man's superior power, Unnumber'd thousands fall within an hour. ANSWERS TO LAST WEE" BNIOMAS. 1 Wafer.-l Pl#gu«.—Muffin.

POSTYPOOL. TnsoA y's GAZETTE.—The following building is certified as a place duly registered for solemnising marriages, pursuant to all Act of the 6th and 7th William IV., c. :-The English Baptist Chapel, Pontypool; Edmund W.Edwards, Superin- tendent Registrar. CotrvTV COURT.- The second court was held on the 26th of May inst., when 116 causes were entered for trial. which were disposedofbythe judge, J. M. Herbert, Esq. Manyofthe actions were defended. Attorneys present Matthews, Mr. E. B. Edwards, Mr. Owen, "and Mr. Sherrard. We hope to give some particulars of the proceedings next week. The next court will be held on the 23rd of June. NouoFA, ABERSYCHAN.—The Sunday scholars of this place of worship, to the number of one hundred and fifty, walked on Whit-Monday to Trosnant Baptist Chapel, Pontypool, where they were plentifully regaled. Several chapters were repeated by the childien, and some pieces of music were tastefully sung by the choir. An address was delivered by the Rev. Llwyd Isaac, the minister of the chapel. On the previous Sunday, books, to the value of three pounds, were presented to the most meritorious of the children, by Mr. John Hall.

MONMOUTH. BOROUGH ElFCTION. Coming events cast their shadows before and hence the liberal electors of Monmouth were not unprepared, fi om information which had previously reached them for the announcement, by the Beacon paper, of an intendfdoppoi-ition to their excellent member, R. J. Blewitt, Esq., at the coming election. It will best subserve the inte- rests of all parties, to proclaim to thetn, not their wished for, but their real prospectsl; and we beg thus early to state, that any candidate in the reform interest, be he whom he may, who intends to oppose Mr. Blewitt, will be pleased to leave Monmouth entirely out of his calculation, as to any ad- vantage which may accrue to himRelf, from the good men and true of this borough. With Mr. Blewitt's parliamentary career, as a whole, his Monmouth liberal constituents are perfectly satisfied and their verdict of approval they are pre- pared to pass, in rite most effective manner, at the hustings. From the eighty or ninety liberal votes of Monmouth, we can confidently state, that not any ten of them will desert their present member. Should the present intention of opposing Mr. Rlewitt be persisted in, the result is as apparent as though it were consummated.'Surely, the liberal electors reiterate to each other, it cannot be that any liberal family of the county, still less that any former man of our choice, will thus reali>-e the only chance of our opponents, and involve ourselves in political disgrace. The members of the Herefordshire House, Nag's Head, and Bull Clubs, to the number of 350, celebrated their anniver- sary on Monday last. Ilaving assembled at their club rooms, the members, preceded by their bands and banners, walked in procession to church, where divine service was performed, and a very appropriate sermon was preached by the Curate, the Rev. Henry Thomas. It has been the custom in Mon- mouth, from time immemorial," for the club banners to be taKen into the church upon these occasions, where they pre- sented, we confess, to our minds, a somewhat anomalous appearance. I. pnn Monday last, the Curate ordered them to be removed before the service commenced, which gave great offence to the congregation, causing many of the members, upon the principle of standing by their colours." to leave the church. Knowing, as we do, that the Curate meant no intentional offence to the members of the benefit societies, we yet think that so trifling an occasion need not have been made use of to interfere with a practice which in all conscience is surely harmless enough. I he clubs, after the service, dined at their different inns, and their proceedings closed with very creditable decorum. BREAD.—The Mayor of Monmouth has very considerately issued printed notices, calling the attention of the public to the clauses in the Act of Parliament relating to the sale of bread, which provide that bread shall be sold by weight (ex- cept fancy bread ); and that bakers shall weigh their loaves as they are sold to customers. A corresponds.it informs us that it is in contemplation by the solicitors jf Monmouth, to wear gowns at the County Courts. Towards ensuring a uniformity of practice, our cor- respondent suggests that plaintiffs and defendants should also adopt some peculiarity of costume—say a white meet fjr the latter, as indicative of penitence, and a scarlet robe for the former. The dignity of the court would, bethink, be most efficiently promoted by ii;, suggest on. Soun WALES RAILWAY.—Symptoms of the commencement of operations upon the Monmouth branch exhibited themselves on Thursday, by the arrival efa van full oi navies," wheel- barrows, &c. The contractor, Mr. Brewer, has :aken up his reside ice in the town. S. 1. Underhay, Fsq., was, on Friday lact. elected Surgeon, to the Rockneld District of the Monmoun Union, on the resignation of D. G. Owen, Esq. Mr. Underhav has also been subsequently chusen Surgeon to the Herefordshire House Benefit Society Monmouth Whitsun Fair took place on Tuesday last. The supply of stock was miserably small. Beef sold at 7d. to Hd. Cows and calves were plenty, and sold,at high prices. Sheep fetched Jrom 7Jd. to lid., without their wool. Lambs SJ. per lb. There was an average quantity of horses and hot jr-od nags and useful carters realised high prices, and were ivadily purchased. Inferior horses were a drug, and for the most part returned to their old quarters. THE LAST OF THE GKEENHORNS.—One would naturally have supposed tbat those stale tricks, which have been as frequently exposed by the press as they have been practised by sharpers upon their dupes at our fairs, and by which some farmers, knowing and cautious enough in the ordinary transactions ot life, have exhibited and suffered, for the most childish credu- lity and weakness, had by this time outworn themselves. An additional instance, however, to those which haie from time to time excited the derision of the public, occurred at Mon. mouth Whitsun Fair, on Tuesday last. In this case, Mr. Tippins, a respectable yeoman, over whose head some seventy years have contributed the varied experipnces of this wided world, was the unwitting victim. Wr presume that, to prac- tical physiognomists, our friend's countenance betrays expres- sions both of simplicity and credulity, as certainly upon this occasion their manifestations were most fully developed. Mr. Tippins was proceeding to the Horse Market, when "a swell" accosted him, saying that he much wished to purchase a horse whieh he pointed out; but that its owner would not sell it to him on any terms, on account of a quarrel which had happened between them. If, therefore, he (Mr. T.) would purchase it for any sum not exceeding £ 34, lie would give him two sove- reigns for his trouble. Mr. Tippins was all compliance, and of course he had no difficulty in making the purchase. He took the owner of the horse to the bank, where he drew the required amount on his own cheque and afterwards proceeded to the Boar's Head, to meet the gentleman whom he had so kindly accommodated. The swell, however, had decamped and with the lucky vendor, had left the town. Mr. J. Tippins, shoemaker, in Agincourt-square, in whose shop the cheque was written, had his suspicions excited as to the character of the fellow who accompanied his namesake, and he accordingly followed him and watched his movements. He saw him meet his kindred spirit, and leave the town in a gig together, in a very hurried manner, in the direction of Chepstow and lie accordingly went in quest of Mr. Tippins. to ascertain whe- ther he bad been duped. This he soon found was the case and Fuller, with his son, were dispatched in pursuit. They overtook the worthies between Chepstow and the Passage but unfsrtunately, Fuller fell from his gig and dislocated his shoulder. Fuller, jun., secured one of the vagabonds; but the other took advantage of the sergeant's mishap to effet-t a a retreat. On their return to Monmouth, Fuller's son, with his prisoner, to whom he was handcuffed, were thrown from their gig, by which the former dislocated his ancle. Assist- ance. however, was rendered them, and they arrived at the Bell Inn, where the matter was compromised by the money being returned to Mr. Tippins, who paid about f5 for the day's expenses. MONMOUTH FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. [The following was unavidably omitted in our last impression.] The Hon. the Court of Haberdashers of London, who are the governors of this excellent institution, have recently issued a revised code of rules for its conduct and management- Many of these are similar to the former regulations but some alterations and additions have been made, of which we subjoin the most important— The institution will in future be available, not only to boys who have been born in the town and county of Monmouth, but to those whose parents or guardians have resided two conse- cutive vears prior to the election. Lads who have not been vaccinated, or who have not had small pox, or who are not free from any infectious ailment, are ineligible. The period of entrance to the school is altered to the age of eight instead of nine years, and limited to twelve years, be yond which age youths cannot be admitted. Printed instructions are in future to be obtained from the Head Master, ten days before the day of election, which will have to contain particulars of the lad's age, place of bil th baptism, &c. The Master is also to inform himself of the habits and characters of the youth's parents or guardians. Parents will be required to sign an undertaking, that their sons shall conform themselves to all the regulations of the school. The attendance at the school will commence at seven in the morning, six months of the year, instead of four months as at present; and at nine in the morning the remaining six months. Besides the present routine of school duties, the new rules prescribe also bookkeeping, elements of physical science, and drawing. No holidays are allowed beyond the half holidays of Wed. nesdays and Saturdays. Easter Monday and Tuesday, Whit. Monday, and four weeks at Christmas and at Midsummer. Prizes will be distributed in future to twelve, instead of to six deserving lads. Exhibitions, at present X30 per annum, will be open to scholars who have been in the school for tillee consecutive years prior to the time of election and who sb:; afterwaids proceed to some College or Hall in one of the Universities of Oxford or Cambridge. The selection of candidates will rest with the visitors, who 0 will report the ob ects of their choice to the Governors in London, with whom the power of confirmation will remain. The exhiuitiou will commence from the date of the scholar's residence at College, ;,nd may be held for four years. The Writing Master will be expected to devote the whole of his time, during the school hours, to the instruction of the pupils. The alterations which we have thus noticed, arc decidedly improvements of the system, and we doubt not, will tend to the interests of the inhabitants generally. There is one omis- sion, which we certainly very much regret namely, the appointment of an extra master to the school. We believe that this is a desideratum, the lack of which much cripples the efficiency of the institution. In the regulations concerning the Alms people, we are glad to see that their near female relatives may be permitted to reside with them, upon obtaining the permission of the lecturer.

MONMOUTH NEW COUNTY COURT. The second occasion of holding this court occurred on Satur- day last. The interest manifested in its proceedings, indepen- dently of that felt by interested parties, was apparent in the comparatively full attendance of spectators. Jne judge, John Maurice Herbert, Esq., won golden opinions from the urbanity and kiness of his manner, and the justice of his awards. We never krew an instance of a gentleman holding the dignified position of a judge with so complete an absence ot official airs, or of a more conciliatory demeanour. I Forty-seven cases were entered. The first cal e was John Palmer v. Thomas Price.-A debt contracted for gro- j ceries.—Ordered to pav 10s. per month. W. A. Cossens v. Philip Luff.—A debt for medicines supplied and cash expended in procuring the copy of a Part of the money was owing beyond the time required by the statute, and therefore the Judge said that if the defendant claimed it, lie should udicuru the case to give him an opportunity of pleading; but lie should require the defendant to pay the court expenses. Lutf availed himself of the hint, the jud^e telling him it \v;>s a very liishonest defence. A. Cosseiir, i. Jane Harper.—A claim for London news- papers.— Ordered to pay forthwith. ¡ John Palmer r. Thomas Butcher.—A debt for groceries.— To pay £ 1. per month. Thomas DuUberley v. John Ward.—A claim for a watch.— To pay £ 1. per month. The same against John Thomas.—A claim for a watch.—To pay Is. per week. The same against Thomas Jones Powell.-A balance of account. A set off was pleaded, but the plaintiff denied having had some of the goods, and the defendant could not prove his claim. Judgment for the plaintiff-the balance sought 'o be paid forthwith. William Watkins û. James Hollings.-A debt contracted for shoes. The defence was that the defendant had compromised with his creditors; but the plaintiff had not consented thereto. -The claim was ordered to be paid at Is. per week, after an allowance for a inis-fit. William Morgan v. — Howells.-Settled out of court. John Hewlett v. Joseph Burley.-Settled out of court. John Jones v. E. Morgan.—Undefended.—To pay Is. per week. Emma Tomkius i\ John Williams.-A debt for groceries.— To pay 10s. per month.—The plaintiff was represented by Mr. Nicholas. The same v. John Brain.-A similar claim.-To pay 5s. per month. James Pugh v. Thomas Howells.—Mr.W.Wanklyn appeared for the plaintiff.—The claim was made by Mr. Pugh as the assignee of an insolvent.—Adjourned to produce the insolvent himself. The same v. John Phillips.—A debt for clothes.-To pay in a mouth. J The same v. Henry Watkins.—The statute of limitation was the honet delencs I;et up, and allowed reluctantlv. James Hail v. John Price -Settled out of court. Tiiomas Bills v. Thomas Francis.-A balance of an accommo- dation bill, with interest.—Ordered to pay ±1. per month. W. A. Cossens v. Charles Williams.—Settled out of court. The same v. JohannaWilliams.—The claim was admitted and paid.—The Judge: If you had paid it five days ago you would have saved the expenses. James Pugh v. John Watkins.—A debt for clothes.—Ordered to pay f2. per month.—In this case, being a simple contract debt, expenses of plaintiff's attorney were refused to be ordered upon the defendant. Charles Wilson v. Charles Prichard.— Settled. Emma Tomlins L. James Fox—To pay 5s. per month. James Prosser v. George Watkins.—A claim for carpenters work, as extras to a contract.—Plaintiff nonsuited. John Palmer v. William Fuller, jun.—A claim for groceries. -Ordered to pay £ 1. per month Edward Matthews v. George Harries.-The defendant pleaded insolvency, but the court overruled the defence. Mr. T. S. George for the plaintiff. James Price v. the same defendant.—The sum claimed was ordered to be paid forthwith. Mary Roberts c. Stephen Williams.Sei I. led. John H. Winslow r. John Moxley.—Claim for rent.-Ordered to pay £ 1. per month Mr" W. A. Williams appeared in the last two cases for the plaintiff. Henry Moore v. Richard Williams.—A claim for flowers.- Ordered to pay Is. per week. Emma Tomkins v. Richard Aston -Settled. Matthew Williams v. William Clark, butcher.-A claim of £ 16. 8s.—Ordered to pay jt5. per month, and the expenses of plaintiff's attorney, Mr. Oakley. Matthew Williams v. Henry Jones.—A claim for reut.-To pay £ 1. per month.—Mr. Oaklev for plaintiff. William Chappell i. Thomas Matthews.—A claim for jE:20., an unsatisfied judgment.—Judgment given for £ 19. lis.—lo pay £ 1. per month.—Mr. J. Pearson for plaintiff, and Mr. T. S. George for defendant. William Kear ti. Ann Skipp.—Money due on a promissory note.-To be paid in a month. Yeates v. Prothero.—Settled out of court. This was the last case, and on rising the Judge stated that j after the next sitting of the court, it would be held on Fridays instead of Saturdavs

Newport Shipping Intelligence. Arrivals and Sailings for the week ending May 27. ARRIVED. Racer, Power, St. John's, timber. Sutton, Peake, Rouen, ballast.—Industry, Hart, Kinsale, cattle. Dasher, Squires, Bideford, oats. Hope, Nutt, B .r.staple, porter. Dove, Warlow, Co;k, cattle.—Margaret, James, Liverpool, sundries. -Ellen, Dingley, Bridgwater, hay. Star, Richards, Bridg- water, flour.—Rose, hite, Chepstow, cinders.—Cape Packet. Aiming, Dartmouth, iron.—Bristrl Packet, Duddridge, Briui- water, flour. Norval, Wright, Swansea, iron ^-Charles, Howe, C-ardiff, coke.—Princess Royal, Davies, Porthcawl,iron. —Prudence, Davidge, Bridgwater," hay. Eliza, Johns, Port Talbot, coal.—Tiuteru, Mills, L verpool, sundries.-Fortituoe, Lewis, Bridgwater, bricks. Sister*, Matthias, Gloucester, Robert, Yeo. Bideford, sundries. British Token, McCarle, Dublin, porter.—Isabella, Driscoll, Cork, bacon. Affiance, Knowles, Bridgwater, timber.—Unity,Wheaiing, Cork; Nancy, Keily, Youghal, cattle.—William and Eliza, Davies, Barrow, iron ore.—Hinton, Flahavon, Cork, porter. —Brothers, Davies, I Gloucester, pitwood.-Olive Branch, Gregory, Dublin, iron.- Morning Star, Malony, Kinsale, passengers. Alert, Thomp- son, Barrow, iron ore.—John, Jones, Youghal, cattle.-Active, Barnett, Dublin, porter.—Catherine, Jones, Port Madoc, slates. —James, Leonard, Kinsale, passengers. The market boats from Bristol with sundries. SAILED. Polox, Holstein, Havannah, 230 tons coal.—Lewis, Stewart, Vigo, 185 ditto.—Martha Shalcross, Locke, Rio Janeiro, sun- dries.—Exmouth, Turner, Swinemunde, 200 tons railway iron. —William Hutt, Manson, Grenada, 450 tons coals.—Adeline, Burt, Boston, 150 tuns rail iron.-Azorean, Walters, Scheidam and Rotterdam, sundries.—Emma, Dormon, Gibraltar, 70 tons coal.—Lord Stanley, O'Connor, Jamaica,460tons coal.—FeriHlai Wichers, Havannah, 196 tons coal.-Betsy, Gillard, Barcelona, 224 ditto.-George Lord, Gaine, Alexandria, 250 tons pig iron. -E. D., Osborne, Carthagena, 75 tons coke, 50 tons coal.- St. George, Clitsome, Thomas and Sarah, Lewis, Swansea; Friends, Fish, Yarmouth Friends, Davies, Liverpool; Robert, Jones, Cardiff; Princess, Buttler, Glasgow Susan, Foster, Yarmouth; Pallaee, Gravels, Boston; Alexandria Victoria, Cork; Thomas and Ann, Smart, Gloucester: Dart, Praise, Hull; Hope, Isbell, Lynn; Eliza Priscilla, Lloyd, Liverpool; Ellen and Sarah, Goldart, Dumfries; Gem, Hill, Dublin; Earl of Cingston, Lewis, Runcorn; George Canning, ;ing, London; Friendship, Strignell, Plymouth; Adventure, Follett, London; Anne and Mary, Richards, Bridport; New Hope, Davies, Runcorn; Princess Royal, Davies, Dundalk; Eaglet, Phillips, Isabella, Jones, Liverpool Dennis Carty, Connor, Dundalk; Union, Prewett, Porthcawl, iron and tin plates. The steamers and market boats for Bristol with sundries, and 50 vessels for various ports coastwise with coal.

GLAMORGANSHIRE AND MONMOUTHSHIRE INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY. Abstract of the House Surgeon's Report to the Weekly Board for the Week ending May 25th, 1847. £ (Remained by last Report. 17 Admitted since 5 tS — 22 Discharged 1 § Cured and Relieved 4 Died 1 £ Remaining —6—16 g (Remained by last Report 219 "•5 Admitted since 29 £ 248 Discharged 1 S Cured and Relieved 20 I Died 1 6l 22 Remaining. 226 MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR THE WEEK. Physician Dr.Moore Consulting Surgeon Eepcc Surgeon. Alr. James Lewis Visitors Rev. W. L. Morgan and Mr. Job James Alfred B. Andrews, House Surgeon.

TAFF VALE RAILWAY TRAFFIC, For the week ending May 22, 1847. Passengers 273 16 5 General Merchandise 250 4 6 W. Coffin and Co. 143 19 11 ( Llancaiach Branch..170 15 9 l Thos. Powell] Aberdare Ditto 21 1 9 218 7 1 ( Llantwitt ditto 26 9 7 ) Duncan and Co 59 15 10 DowlaisCo 273 12 0 J. Edmunds 9 19 10 Insole and Son 55 11 0 Plymouth Forge Co. 14 16 0 John Williams and Co. 13 17 1 Gadlys Iron Co 1 14 17 11 Ditto Coal Co ) 24 15 6 CrawshayBailey 1312 5 £ 1367 5 6

PRICES OF RAILWAY SHARES AT BRISTOL. r WEDNESDAY, May 26. i 5 Share.; Railways. § Paid. 'Closing Prices. 100 j Bristol and Exeter 5 75 6 — 4 dis. 33i j Do New | 10 <4 2 dis. 25 {Bristol and S. Wales Junction; 4 — £ per share 20 IBirming. and Oxford Junction^ 10 < 6 pm. 50 ^Caledonian > 35 6J 6 dis, 25 Do. New > 2i < | — £ dis. 20 (Eastern Counties aver.' 20 18| 19 20 Do. York Extension j 7 £ 1§ ljj. dis. 100 (Great Western | 85 <23 25 pm. 50 j Ditto Half Shares 50 } 12 14 « 25 Ditto Quarter Shares > 12J i3 il 3i" 20 5 Ditto Fifth Shares 20 <44 54 17 Ditto New > 4J 2\ 2j « Stock. London and North Western.. c 100 ? 169 171 50 (London & South West. aver., 41-6.10 60 62 5') ^Great Northern ? 2 £ | 1J U dis. 25 .London and Blackwall ..aver.? 16.13.4 I 7J 72 50 ^London, Brighton, 5c S. C..J 50 511 5ll 20 ^London and Greenwich..aver^ 12.15.4$* 100 j Manchester and Leeds '< 82 i 14 16 pm 50 Ditto half shares } 38 5 5 7 pm. 25 Ditto quarter shares 12 S 2 3 pm 20 Ditto Fifths 5 < 3 4 20 Manchester,Buxton,& Matlock; 2.2 § f dis. Stock. Midland JOO 5114 116 Stock.Midland. 100 5114 116 40 Ditto new 36 2$3 pm. 50 Ditto New 6 i lg 2} pm Stock (Ditto Birmingham and Derby 100 { 89 91 100 Do. 6 per cent. Birm. &. Glo.< 100 <122 124 25 t Do. do. quarter shares .S all S — 50 ( Do. do. Bristol &Gloucesteri 50 1 — 50 > Do. do. do < 30 J 37J Do. do. do — — 25 !Newcastle and Berwick 20 j 4? 51 pm. 25 Ditto New 5 1J 13 nm 25 North British 25 5 30 30i C«28 ^ltt0,^lf shares 12* | I3J 14$pm. 8.6.8.| Do. third shares > 1 1 li 6| Do. quarter shares { j pm. on L-00'^xtension | par.— J pm. 20 sNorth Staffordshire 7| j 1§ If pm. o? f ortbury Pier & Railway Co..? 5 5 4} dis. (Shrewsbury and Birmingham; 3 < | r dig. to ^outh Devon 40 12 10 dis. ion &outh Wales 10 31 2J dis. 100 jTaff Vale 126 130 132 Ditto Quarter Shares .? 25 ( 26 27 <:♦ 1 £ itt0 new I 1 i S pm- btock e Do. 5 per cent 5 ]0 5 — par. Stock. Do. 41 per cent 1 10 ( — 20 Vale ofN eath 4? — 20 < West ltidiug Union 5 82s I dis par. 50 > Wilts, Somerset & Weymouth! 20 10 8 dis. 50 York and North Midland 50 I 80 82 25 Do. quarter sliires — s — 25 | Do. extension 25 14 15 pm. ,rence 25 Do. preference s 718Pm 25 > Do. East & West Riding Ex.] 10 9 10 pm. 25 (York and Newcastle ? 25 l 9f 9i 25 ( Do. new f 10 f 3| 4J pm. 25 5 Do. preference. f 4 > 2i 21

MERTHYR. THE INDEPENDENT CHAPEL TEA PARTY Monday, in Merthyr, was a day of very varied and i;.tense excitement. The Taff Vale Railway Company, in consideration of its being Llandaff Fairday, presented a verv large num' er of passengers with to-and-fro tickets. As usual, the number of those who went was very great, though, from appearances, we fancy the total to be less than last year. Another cla-s o pleasure-loving people presented themselves at the Er:gLs!1 Independent Chapel, to partake of the tea and cake tiiere pro- vided for them. The attendance was full —the company pay, beautiful, and brilliant—and the arrangements such as gave, we believe, complete satisfaction. It is usual, on these occasions, for reverend gentlemen, inspired by the tea, to deliver ad- dresses on such topics as may occur to them at the moment. On this occasion, the minutes of council were taken in hand by Mr Carver, and descanted upon at considerable length. MIL. DAVIES, THE I.ATE POSTMASTER.-This gentleman, one of the most respected tradesmen in Merthyr, died at his re- sidence on Tuesday morning last; and carried with him to the grave the regret of many persons from all classes of Society. SHOPLIFTING.—A wholesale system of shoplifting has been for some months past taking place at the shop of Mr. David Jones, draper, formerly of the Lower Shop, who is selling off his stock preparatory to his retiring from business. Tne youth is quite a cosmopolite in taste, for he pilfered, with impar- tiality, whatever he could lay his hands on; and appeared to be quite indifferent as to whether the articles were hats, silk, sa- tin, velvet, scarves, tweed, or tea. Commencing in February, the theft appears to have been continued, without intermission, to the present time the stolen goods being received bv Wil- liam Argust and his wife, who shared the plunder, and who. according to the boy's confession, were the first instigators to this series of crime. Both parties have been taken up by the police, and a great number of the articles have been found in the house of Argust, and in pawnshops, from which he had ob- tained tickets. The case now awaits the decision of the magis- trates.

CARDIFF. COUNTY CorRT.-On Friday last Mr. Wilson presided in this court, when neaily two hundred cases were heard. LLANDAFF FAIR.—On Monday and Tuesday last the fair- going folks were to be seen wending their way to tne ancicnt City of Llandaff, which was crowded with shows, &c., &c. Oa Monday the stock exhibited was not what was expected. Fat stock was scarce, and was bought at full 7d. per Ib.. lean, beasts were mostly driven home. Sheep were in abundance, and sold at Sjd. to 9d. per lb. One gentleman farmer wanted irom lid. to Is. per lb., but could not obtain buyers. Mountain. ewes fetched E2. per couple. Lambs ran trom 15s. to 2°. a head. Horses were not plentiful, and but of inferior quality a few good carters sold at high prices-one or two fetched £ 45. a-piece. Money seemed to be scarce, few drovers were present, and as a business fair it may be said it was rather a dull one. As to the amusement part, if number will make plea- sure, it must have been pleasant, for the place was crowded to excess. On Monday, the children and teachers of the Sunday Schools of the several dissenting denominations, as is customary on Whit-Monday, assembled at their respective chapels, from whence they proceeded to the English Bapiist Chapel, and having formed in procession, they marched round the town. On their return to their several places of worship, they were regaled with tea and cake, and admonished, by their several pastors, in appropriate terms, as to the way in which they should go. The church children and teachers of the parishes of St. John and St. Mary, assembled in Mr. Burnett's school- room, on the same day, and were examined by the Rev. W. L. Morgan, after which thev took a walk round town. returned to tea, to which they did ample justice, and parted apparently well pleased. ACCIDENT.—On Sunday night last, about half-past eight, a little child was knocked down by a horse ridden by a man re- siding in the Hayes, in this town, while coming from watering. It would appear the man very imprudently mounted the horse, without halter or bridle. The animal having satisfied his thirst started off for the stable, and on the way knocked the child down. We believe, however, it was not very seriousiv injured. DERBY SWEEP.-On Wednesday night" last, the Derby Sweep Supper took place at the Cardiff Cottage, which was got up in the usual good style of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bird. About forty sat down. The chair was taken by the winner, Mr. J. B. Stockdale, this being the third Derby &weep he has won. The t second prize was won by Mr. White, of Merthyr. Good humour prevailed throughout, and the company separated at a late hour.

00WBRIDGE. t „ SHOCKING ACCIDENT.—On triday last, as J. Miles, Esq., of Byrthin, in this neighbourhaod, a young gentleman greatly respected, was taking a ride, his horse made a sudden start and ran off with great speed, throwing him with such violence against a bridge that his death was instantaneous. An inquest was held on the following day, when a verdict of" Accidental Death" was returned. I .SETTLING FOR THE DERBV asD OAKS.—The winners of the above races having, at the time, been generally supposed to be harmless" horses, were fully expected to have to spsak of an easy settling. We regret to say that it has turned out quite the reverse—DO' merely a bad one, but one of the worst that has been known since Cotherstooe's. Two parties were missing whose losses can not be stated at less than £ 20,000- One of them, who is connec i with the highest families in the kingdom is a loser of about £ ,2,000. of which theie is no immediate prospect of payment. The other is a Mr. P-, of whom there is no hope whatever. It appears that this worthy, not satisfied with" draw- ing" all he could on Monday without disbursing a farthing, gave a list of debts due to him on the race to one ot the parties from whom be had received, begging him to" collect all he could, and retain the half for his trouble," adding that he was utterly ruined," and concluding by graciously permitting his victim to make any excuse he might think fit for collecting for him Of course this impudent attempt at swindling was immediately made public. It is almost needless to add that these heavy de- falcations seriously embarrassed the settling, and that many persons who entered the room with balances in their favour quitted it losers.

TO FARMERS NOW ABOUT PREPARING FOR SOWING TURNIPS. W. H. WILLIAMS, OF THE WEST END COAL TASlD, NEWTOKT, MONMOUTHSHIRE, RESPECTFULLY informs the above and the Public, that RESPECTFULLY Informs the above and the Public, that he has received a fresh supply of Messrs. Daniel and Hutchinson's CORNWALL PATENT MANURE, so highly recommended by a host of testimonials from scientific agricul- turalists from Scotland, Cornwall, and various parts of Eng- land, who have proved this valuable manure against Guano, and other artificial and stable manures,-amongst whom, he is respectfully allowed to mention the names of the following gen- tlemen of this neighbourhood—Mr. William Gething, of the Rhadyr Farm, near Usk, and Mr Ridley, farm-bailiff to C. H. Leigh, Esq., Pontypool Park to whom any gentlemen not ac- quainted vsith t-àem, may apply through the Post-office. They will feel much p leasure in giving every information required. W. H. W. has also on sale Peruvian and African Guano, and a quantity of Stable Manure, fit for use, for Swede or any other description of Turnips. BEST RED ASH COAL, or Housekeepers and Blacksmiths, supposed not to be equalled t any time, in town. Birch Brooms, Fire-wood, Pease-sticks, kc., &c., to be had as usual at all seasonable times and hours. But remember the Turnip Sowing. If you neglect putting some manure in poor soils, you cannot expect a crop or a remu- neration for your labour.

An Account of COAL brought down the Tramroad from the 17th to the 22nd May, 1847, inclusive. TONS CWT. TONS. CWTIf Thomas Powell ) ^25 0 Ditto Union Colliery ) Thomas Prothero i 137- u Ditto Union Colliery S Latch, Cope, and Co. 749 7 Rosser Thomas and Co. 513 17 Forest Coal Co •• 37 11 Forest Coal Co. 37 11 Joseph Beaumont 285 )9 W. S. Cartwright 276 It Roger Lewis 480 16 Joseph Jones 392 6 Carr and Company. 50S 16 Thomas Davis. Decimus Prothero •••-« •• John Jones, Victoria. •••• •• Rock Coal Company .»,••• •• 566 15 T. Phillips and Son 554 18 JohnRussell fwhite ash). •• •• 1305 13 Tredegar Coal Co. 892 3 Allfrev Brothers 363 3 Brithdir Coal Company 152 15 Francis Adams. I 342 17 Total. I I 10117 17

An Account of Iron brought down the Tram-road and Canal from the 17th. to the 22nd M ay, 1847, inclusive. Tram-road. Canal. IRON. TONS CWT. TONS. CWT. Tredegar Iron Company 510 0 Ebbw Yale Company 526 10 Rhymney Iron Company 743 9 Cruttwell, Allies, 4c Co 437 6 } 2S16 4 i 2514

An Account of Coal brought down the Canal from the I 14th to the 22nd of May, 1947, both days included. TOtftt. CWT. TONS. CWT. Thomas Prothero. j 60 0 I Thomas Powell. 100 0 John Vipond 550 0 Richard Morrison 125 0 j Allfrey Brothers •••_• •• •••• Rosser Williams •••• • •••• John Russell ••• •• •••• R. J. Blewitt 100 0 •• } 925 0

BRITISH FUNDS.—Thursday^ One o'clock. Closing Prices. Bsnk Stock i 9k -19cl 190i .Three per Cent., Reduced Annuities. | nR Three per Cent. Consols Annuities 87* f 88 87f 88 884 New Three-and-a Quarter per Cent. Annuities 1 X* Long Anns., Expire Jan. 5, i860 •• 9 India Bonds, £ 1,000 0 P Ditto, under £ 1,000. •• •• _J1 p South Sea ^tock ». •• m9 stus. x £ l oot Consols for Opening, July 16 •• _5 Three per Cent. Consols, Scrip •• ..J4; p*r 2 p p«' £ 500 «So P Far Ditto Small — 6 3 P 3 P

I BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. MARRIAGES. On Thursday last, at the E nglish Baptist Chapel, Newport, by the Rev. W. Allen, Mr.. ohn Jones, shoemaker, to Miss Elizabeth Bevan, both of this town. On the 15th hist., at Wes tbury-upon-Trym, Mr. Charles Gillett, builder, Chfton, to Mary, only daughter of Mr. J. G'I B dIand Brlltol. Giles Bediand, Bristol. DEATHg On Saturday last, at Monmouth, aged 62, Mr. Thomas Davis, tailor, of the Back Lam-. On Monday last, at Monmouth, aged 81, Mary, wife of Mr. Francis George, formerly of Pontymoyle. The deceased was a most amiable woman in all the relations of life, and for the last nine years was the affectionate and constant nurse of an afflicted husband, whose cup of sorrow has, by this bereave- ment, received its bitterest ingredient. Lately, at the New Passage Inn, Mr. C. Townsend, landlord of that establishment. i?Ui last, at Redbrook, aged 84, Mr. James Wilton, who liaa been in the employ of Messrs. Whitebouse upwards of twenty-two years. On Wednesday last, at Baynsham, aged 68, Mr. Edward Morgan -a truly respeetabla and worthy man.