Monmouthshire Merlin

■ SUNDAY LESSONS. May 2nd-3rd Sunday after Easter, Morning Lessons: Deut. 4, Acts 28.-Evening Lessons Deut. 5, Romans 1. WEEKLY CALENDAR. Moon's age—Full, 3rd day, lOh. 23m. afternoon. M&dlj &. j«-H j SuS. 30 j 4 35 ¡ 7 20 I 2 36 } 3 31 I 121 t I 4 34 ¡ 7 21 4 1, ¡ 3 51 1122 2 4 32 ¡ 7 23 5 28 ¡ 4 16 j 123 3 4 30 7 25 } 6 55 4 39 121 4 4 28 7 26 i 8 21 5 5 125 5 4 26 j 7 28 j 9 44 5 36 i 126 6 4 25 i 7 29 10 59 6 12 127

NOTICE THE MONMOUTHSHIRE MERLIN. CHANGE OF TIME OF PUBLICATION. In consequence of recent postal alterations in this district, it has become necessary to accelerate the pub- f M e lication of our paper. It will be obscned, from the Post-office Table, that the Abergavenny and Tre- degar mails leave Newport at half-past five, a.m., which renders it necessary for us to go to press several hours earlier than previously, in order to the prompt transmission oj the MERLIN to those important localities. Advertisers and general correspondents are, therefore, requested to favour us with their com- munications as early in the week as possible and to observe that THURSDAY evening is the latest pe- riod at which anything can be received by the local mails, for insertion. We reserve a small space for important news reaching us by the London mail, on Friday morning, and the paper is ready for delivery in Newport, between 8 and 9 a.m.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. The letter of Antiquatas," on Risca Church, will be given in our next. Constance shews more purity of feeling than power of poetical expression, in her verses. The letter referred to by "Spectator," was copied from the Times; besides, the reading world are all aware that editors should not be compromised by the opinions of their corres- pondents. We are obliged to A Brother," for his commendation of the Masonic meeting report. The sermon of the Rev. Chaplain is to be published. Communications from Tredegar and other localities, received at a late hour, are marked for insertion.

THE WORCESTER AND HEREFORD RAILWAY. WE observe, with much pleasure, the success which, so far, has attended the labours of the promoters of his important undertaking and-the very favourable prospect which they have before them. The renewed attempt to make use of the influence of the Berkeley Canal Company against the project-of which our readers are already aware—has only shewn the inhe- rent weakness of the opposition. The notion of for- bidding railway communication lest it should injure a canal, is so antediluvian—no, we beg pardon of the venerable fathers of the world, whose wisdom is pro- bably very much underrated, and who, if they tra^l veiled but little, had most likely too much regard for] common sense to prohibit any of the more enter- prising among them from improving their means of transit—the idea, we say, of dooming a district to perpetual contentment with the accommodation given by the canal is so utterly preposterous, that it would be a waste of words to say anything in reply to it. It is a monstrosity, which has only to be exhibited, in order to insure its annihilation. Yet if this absurd proposition was not formally placed before the Canal Company the reason seems to have been not its egre- gious folly but the knowledge that the Board of Trade would not deem so barbarous a theory as a suf. ficient ground for objecting to any bill. Whilst, how- ever, there is little prospect of the measure being re- jected, and whilst we rejoice that, in Gloucester itself, there are enlightened men, like Mr. Bowley, who scorn to act on the narrow and selfish policy recom- mended for their adoption, it is nevertheless, import- ant that vigilance and zeal should be manifested un- til the bill shall have become law. In such cases, the public at large, from want of close attention to the subject, are often slow to appreciate the results of a scheme. That these results will, in the in- stance before us, be highly beneficial, is beyond all doubt. We shall not only gain a direct communi- cation with that important centre, Birmingham, but it will be one without break of guage, a matter of much greater practical moment than many are dis- posed, at first sight, to consider it. The difference of guage has very materially impeded the communi- cation between the south-western districts and all the rest of England. The transference of passengers and their luggage, from one carriage to another, n ZD t, though sufficiently annoying, is the least inconve- nience resulting from such an interruption. The re- moval of merchandize, and, especially of heavy goods, and even still more, of minerals, necessarily involves not only much delay, but a very serious expense in fact, this item, as may easily be supplied, would amount to a prohibition upon trade with distant loca- lities which, otherwise might be caaried on at a profit. With respect to augmented imports, our corres- pondent last week—the Newport Tradesman" showed that the quantity of grain and timber brought into our harbour would certainly very much increase, on account of the greater facilities for transmission into the interior which would be gained by landing here, instead of going up the Bristol Channel be- sides the saving of time both on arrival and de- parture. As regards the increase of our mineral trade, the advantages will be still more extensive. The rate at which we can supply coals will ensuc^a very large consumption, both for steam purposes and domestic uses, to the benefit of consumers in extensive dis- tricts, as well as the producers here. Then our coke, the superiority of which is ac- knowledged, will also be conveyed to a distance suf- ficient to ensure an immense increase of sale as rail- way companies who cannot now procure its will have it made available to them, and will be glad to use it in very large quantities. We know quarters in this district where it can be produced, in fine quality, at a price which, in the language of chapmen, defies competition;" so, with our gas coal, which will be sold as far off as Birmingham, where a reduction in the price of gas is already anticipated from its use. But another beneficial result, looked for by prac- tical men, is a supply of ironstone from the newly- discovered field in Northamptonshire; which, it seems, will be valuable for mixing with our own, and can be profitably brought here by the lines un- der consideration. It may be right to say that, in C) Staffordshire the quality of new ironstone is but lightly spoken of; though, as to its quantity, there is no doubt. But it must be recollected that there are always some parties whose interest it is to prevent any fresh supply of a staple article, while the interest of the public is plainly of an opposite kind. The Cleveland ironstone, discovered a short time ago was pronounced in Scotland to be so inferior, that it could not compete with Scotch ironstone. This might be true to some extent; and yet it might be I valuable for particular purposes, and for mixing. At all events, it has a very large and increasing sale. It appears by the lecture of the well-informed Mr. Blackwell, that the ironstone of Northamptonshire belongs to the same formation. On all these grounds, then, we ask for the Wor- cester and Hereford line, as part of a chain of vast importance to us, the warm support of all in this lo- cality who desire to see its prosperity increase.

TESTS FOR PARLIAMENTARY CANDI- DATES. WHEN the Derby ministry came into office, there was a general feeling that free traders must close their ranks," and unite in defence of the great principle of plenty. The national manifestation in behalf of that principle, however, has been so convincing, that already the cause of restriction is abandoned by its sworn champions; and they are almost running a race with each other in announcing their adhesion to a policy which they not long ago stigmatised as the abomination of desolation. It was once remarked of a humourous member of the House of Commons who still sits in St. Stephens, that when a principle gathers around it sufficient strength, those who once denounced it, will run after it, as if it were their grandmother. Of this somewhat odd saying, we have now a most remarkable illustration. But, however gratifying this may be to all who be- lieve in the soundness of a cause which is thus com- manding such general acquiescence, this fact very materially alters the position in which the electors of the United Kingdom are placed. In the first place, we can feel no confidence in men who desert a poli- til creed, not because they believe its principles to be truthful, but because it would peril their chance of party supremacy to be faithful to it. But even if we take it for granted that they will maintain their new position, what ground is there for confiding in such men, with respect to the gene- ral principles upon which legislation is to be con* ducted ? There are many other questions of great importance, besides that which even these parties at length admit, is now settled. It will be the highest folly,then, for any Liberal constituency to be satisfied with a man simply because he professes to be a free trader. No man should find favour who will not give a straightforward elucidation of his principles and intentions. A very suspicious vagueness is the order of the day and the reasons are obvious. The first thing, then, for every constituency, is to bring out the candidate's views. It is a gross insult- a piece of insufferable impertinence—for any man to ask to be placed in the responsible position of a le- gislator, without indicating very clearly what course I n he means to take. Of him who objects to do this, we may safely say, Let no such man be trusted." Then there are are certain leading points by which every candidate should be tested. No man is wor- thy of the support of liberal electors, who will not ad- vocate some extension of the suffrage. We lay down no rule as to the particular extent to which he should go and we should advise the different grades of reformers to avoid splitting upon that rock. But he who is not for some progress, is behind the age, and quite unfitted for the post which he seeks. Again, the Ballot is a measure which it is all im- ^portant for candidates to support, If there be con- stituencies where undue influence is not known, they may naturally be indifferent to it; but in the majo- rity of cases, it is a matter of great moment. There are, of course, degrees of criminality and corruption in vote-mongering but wehave seldom known a per- feet Utopia in this respect. It is not to say that the Ballot would not be efficient. The oppressed elec- tors have a right to demand that it should be tried. Further, no man is entitled to support, who is not really a thorough economist. Many men will repeat parrot phrases about retrenchment," and the re- dress of all acknowledged abuses;" but the way to test them will be to ask what particular savings they mean to promote, and for the redress of what abuses will they vote ? If they cannot point to these, but beat about the bush of vague generalities, they either do not understand the business with which they ask to be entrusted, or mean to hoodwink and delude the "free and independent electors." There are various other points upon which it is desirable for candidate legislators to be closely cate- chised but these are the chief, and men who are thorough-going in these particulars, will be ready and willing to redress various practical grievances, un- der which this fine country suffers. Finally, if any candidate declares himself a supporter of the present government, no reformer need hesitate to bow the gentleman out with a polite negative to his silver- 0 toned application for the honour of your vote and interes'

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. NEWPORT CORN, HAY, AND STRAW MARKETS. Wheat, (red) 40s to 44s > Flour, (French) 35s to 37s Wheat, (white) 44s to 40s j Fiour, (English).. 30s to 34s Barley, (malting) 30s to 32s I Flour,(American) 24s to 25s Barley, (grinding) 22s to 24s Potatoes, (fresh whites) 70s Oats, (black) 19s to 20s j Ditto (ditto reds) 89s Oats, (white) 20s to 21s s Hay 35s to 42s Beans, (English).. 28s to 30s j Straw,in 14lb.bolt. 20s to 30s Beans, (foreign).. 20 s to 28s j Straw, in bulk,24s per ton Grey Peas 28s to 31s i Linseed..7s Od to 8s pr bushel White boiling peas 36s to 38s! Linseed Cake, 155s per ton Fine ditto 40s to 42s Dutch Cake, 148s per ton Indian meal, £ 8 per ton English, (finest)170s to 200s per ton

♦ NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET, WEDNESDAY. Beef 4d to 5d per lb, Lamb, 9d to lOd per lb Veal 5d to Gd per lb. Bacon pigs, 0s Od to 7s per st Mutton. 5d to 0d per lb. Porkers, 7 s 0d to 7s Gd per st

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SOUTH WALES RAILWAY TRAFFIC. Business for the,Week ending April 25, 1852. Passengers £ 1114 19 8 Parcels • • • "U" 82 5 5 Goods, (including Dean Forest branch traffic) 306 1G 4 f I i-A)4 1 5 This amount is exclusive of Mails.

SECOND PAGE.—Several letters on local subjects, will be found in the second page. The funeral of Mrs. Davis, wife of Henry John Davis, Esq., Mayor of Newport, and sister to the late Mrs. Justice, took place on Thursday, at St. Woollos. Evidences of regret and sympathy appeared very general on the solemn occasion. Mrs. Jones, ofClytha, family, and suite, passed through Newport on Wednesday, en route from London to Clytha; William Jones, Esq., is expected to join the family in a few UNFOUNDED RUMOTTRS.-On Monday last, considerable excitement was caused in this town by a report, arising from a private letter from Plymouth, received in town, that fresh disasters had befallen our army in Caffraria, resulting in a severe loss of life, including that of General Somerset and several officers and that in consequence of such casualties, the 48th Regiment, just arrived at Newport barracks, had received the route for Africa. Fortunately,the rumour proved destitute of foundation. MANURE.—The attention of our agricultural readers is invited to an advertisement in our columns, by which it will be seen that Mr. Keyse, corn merchant, &c., has been appointed agent in this district for a new species of manure. — RAILWAY LOANS.—Among the railway companies desirau of obtaining loans on debentures or mortgage, is the South Wales, for loans on mortgage, bearing interest at 4 percent. per annum, for periods not less than three, and not exceeding seven years. THE MARY ANN PETERS.—The friends of the passengers by this vessel will be glad to hear of her safe arrival at New York. on the Gth inst., having accomplished the voyage in less than a month. BIBLE CHRISTIANS.-Services in support of the missions of this society have been held during the past few days, at the commodious chapel of the community, Commercial-road. OPEN-AIR PREACHING—An itinerant expounder of scrip- ture, apparently neglectful of personal cleanliness, clothed in tattered apparel, held forth in the midst of the rain, to a small congregation of curiosity-people, last Wednesday, evening, near the Salutation ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.-It is stated that workmen are now engaged in laying down the electric telegraph wires upon the South Wales line, the work having already been accomplished from Gloucester to the Chepstow side of Newnhani. After the completion of the bridge at Chepstow, therefore, the telegraph will, of course, be laid on to the extent of the line, placing Swansea in communication with London by this wondrous process. DIVISION ON THE MILITIA BILL.-(Second Reading, Monday.)-In support of government, for the second reading: Mr. Crawshay Bailey, Mr. Octavius Morgan, Mr. Joseph Bailey, Mr. T. W. Booker, J. H. Vivian, the Marquess of Worcester, &c.—Sir Benjamin Hall voted against the bill. COUNTY FRANCHISE.—On Tuesday evening, in theIiou.se of Commons, on the division upon the Motion made, and Question put, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to rnakc the Franchise and the Procedure at Elections in the Counties in England and Wales the same as in the Boroughs, by giving the right of voting to all occupiers of tenements of the annual value of ten pounds by limiting the time of taking the poll to one day; and by limiting the time of pro- ceeding to election to eight days," Mr. Crawshay Bailey voted for the motion, in the minority of 149, with Sir Benj. Hall and others. In the majority of 202, were Mr. Octavius Morgan, Mr. Jos. Bailey, Mr. Booker, Mr. J. E. Vivian, &c. THE RECENT ELECTION FOR MONMOUTH.—The petition which has been presented by Air. Lindsay, against the return of Mr. Crawshay Bailey for these boroughs, will come on before the committee in a few days, and as the new law of evidence will in future permit both the candidates to be sub- mitted to an examination, the proceedings will possess an unusual amount of interest. The counsel retained for the petitioner are Mr. Edwin Smith, Mr. Sergeant Kinglake, and another learned gentleman.-Sun, Wednesday. OVER CAUTIOUS.—A Welsh dame and her husband came into Newport, and slept a few nights since, at a lodging-house on the Canal-side. The old lady had a sovereign with her, she being purse-bearer; and this, for security's sake, she placed in her mouth when she retired for the night; for, it appeared, she had a suspicion that as the landlady slept in the room, it would not do to put temptation in her way. The good wife, however, on waking next moraine, found her sovereign gone and in her indignant surprise, she supposed that as she always slept with her mouth open, the landlady had no doubt peeped in, after Somnus had sealed her eyes, and, perceiving the golden booty. filched it from its cunningly- devised hiding-place. The landlady denied the accusation. Thereupon the old lady ran to the officers of justice, and complained loudly, demanding that the hostess shoul 1 be apprehended. She was persuaded by the officers, however, that it was possible she herself had swallowed the coin, while asleep and snoring: The bare possibility of this being the case. was admitted by the old lady. DEATH BY DROWNING.—A little girl named Elizabeth Giles, aged live years, the daughter of a boatman, residing at Llantarnam, fell into the canal, near that place, on Monday morning, and drowned. NARROW ESCAPE.-On Tuesday, several children were at play in King-street, Carditr-road, in the evening, when a little child, two years of age, fell head foremost into an open eject, about two feet deep, from the top of which the grating had been removed by the other children. Had not a woman observed the child at once, it would unquestionably have been suffocated or drowned in thfi water in which its head was immersed. It would be well that the gratings should be so fastened, that they could not be easily removed. THE POPULAR EDUCATOR.—Mr. John Cassell, one of the most enterprising publishers of the day, has just issued another of his numerous cheap and instructive works, entitled the Popular Educator. It well deserves the title. Among others, we find lessons in ancient history, English grammar, arithmetic, mathematics, and geology, French, Latin, music, physiology, and botany, and all these subjects arc illustrated with engravings, and put in such a way as to render education a pleasure.— Mr. Cassell's Illustrated Exhi- bitor and Magazine, part 4, is decidedly an improvement on its predecessor, and is well worthy extensive patronage.

ARCHID1ACONAL VISITATION. On Monday last, the Ven. W. Crawley, M.A., Archdeacon of Monmouth, held his vernal visitation, for the deaneries of Newport and Netherweut, in the parish church of Saint Woolos, in this town, where there applied to be a full attendance of the clergy-very few whose names were called not appearing. The prayers were read by the curate, the llev. W. Feetham and after the sermon, which was preached by the Rev. E.Jenkins, vicar of St. Mellons, from Prov. iv, 34, the Archdeacon addressed the clergy and church- wardens, in a most impressive manner, a short but excellent charge in which he touched with much clearness and ability upon several topics of great importance, in a practical point of view, in regard to the present state and circumstances of the Church; after that he proceeded to the consistory, to receive the presentments of the old churchwardens, and to declare the new into office. Among the clergy present we observed the following, viz.: The Rev. Chancellor Williams, vicar of Bassalleg The Rev. Chancellor Morgan, rector of Machen, R.D. The Rev. Daniel Jones, vicar of Caerleon The Rev. Thomas Pope, vicar of Christchurch, R.D. The Rev. E lward Hawkins, vicar of St. W oolos. The Rev. F. B. Leonard, rector of Kemeys Inferior The Rev T. Davies, rector of Llanvaches The Rev. W. P. Edwards, vicar of Llauddcwi Vach The Incumbent of Landevaud The Rev. J. Callowlull, rector of Llanmartin The Rev. W. Jones, vicar of Rumney The Rev. D. Davies, perpetual curate of Llantarnam The Rev. W. Powell, perpetual curate of Llanhenock The Rev. Howell Williams, perpetual curate of Henllys The Rev. \V. Jones,-vicar of U ndy The Rev. IL J- Smith, rector of Penhow The Rev. R. Williams, rector of Rogiett The Rev. 1. Hughes, perpetnal curate of Mynyddyslwyn The Rev. W. D. Isaac, perpetual curate of Malpas The Rev. M. Powell, perpetual curate of Coedkernew The Rev. John Beynon, vicar of Whitson The Rev. W. Jenkins, rector of Michaclstone-y-vedw The Rev. W. Phillips, incumbent of Risca The Rev. W. G. Baxter, curate of St. Paul's, Newport The Rev. — Davidson, curate of ditto The Rev. Samuel Evans, curate of Marshfield The Rev. — Jones, curate of Llanvrechva, &c., &c., &c.

BRISTOL BANKRUPTCY COURT. WEDNESDAY. (Before Commissioner Mr. Sergeant Stephen.) RE THOMAS GEORGE PHILLIPS, GROCER, NEWPORT.— The bankrupt's last examination was adjourned sine die in August last, since which time he has been in prison for a period of six months, at the suit of the assignee. The accounts required, with the exception of an inventory taken when an assignment was made, had now been furnished, but they had not been filed 10 days previous to the present sitting, as required by the statute. j Mr. Bevan, for the assignees, objected that the accounts were insufficient, inasmuch as the stock account showed a deficiency of between i200 and £ 3C0, and the cash account a deficiency ofabout £200. Mr. Abbot, for the bankrupt, admitted that the accounts were very incomplete, but said there were no doouments which enabled him to furnish any better. His Honour said the bankrupt must make further exertions to comply with the order of the Court, and while lie did so he might consider himself safe from further molestation but if he relapsed, or appeared indifferent in the matter^he would be in danger of being recommitted to prison. For this purpose he would allow the bankrupt a month with protection, and if at the expiration of that time, the accounts were not ren- dered in a state satisfactory to the Court, his last examination would be again adjourned tine die,

MONMOUTH AND GLAMORGAN BANK. In addition to the important communication on the above subject, which appears in another column, we have the follow- ing authentic abstract of proceedings at the Master's office, on Tuesday last: — The official managers appeared before Master Farrer, at his office, in Southampton Buildings, to support the proposal of a call of LGO per share, upon the shareholders in this unfortunate concern. It was stated that this amount of call is absolutely necessary to meet the liabilities of the Bank,- that many of the shareholders have already voluntarily con- tributed to that amount, and some of them to the extent of £100 per share, and will consequently be exempt from the present call; and that, in all cases of contribution, credit will be given for the sums subscribed, and reasonable indulgence afforded for the payment of the balance; but that all share- holders who have NOT subscribed, will be immediately liable to. the full amount of LCO per share. A large number of solicitors appeared for various share- holders in opposition to the call, but, after canvassing the allegations of the official managers, and hearing the explana- tions given by those gentlemen, the opposition was generally withdrawn. The most active opponent was authorised by the Master to investigate the accounts in a conference with the official managers, and apply again to the Court, if he should consider it necessary to do so the result was, that he addressed a letter t04;be Master, expressing his satisfaction, and approving of the call. The call is now confirmed and the peremptory order will be forthwith issued: the shareholders are thus enabled to understand their actual position; and there can be no doubt that everything will be done by the official managers, under the sanction of the Master in Chancery, to make the payment as easy as possible, where circumstances demand a lenient application of the very summary powers of the winding-up act. No favour can be shown to parties who attempt to evade their fair share of the liabilities but honest men, who come forward to do all that lies in their power, will be entitled to every reasonable consideration and protection.

THE LATE ELECTION FOR THE BOROUGHS. [TO THE EDITOR.] SIR, -lIaving read a letter in the London Times, purporting to be the production of a person who signs himself William Partridge," stating that Mr. Crawshay Bailey entirely set his face against bribery, at the last election, either direct or indirect—his words being, I will win my election fairly, or not at all," —directions which were implicitly followed by his committee, it appears to me that Mr. William Partridge knows but little abont Mr. Bailey's election; or if he does, lie is determined to defend corruption and bribery, by assertions the most incorrect. I am prepared to prove that bribes were offered to some electors, who would not deniean^hemselves by accepting them but, doubtless, those bribes^vere accepted by others, more corrupt, eagerly waiting for the chance. Now, sir, I am one of those who were tempted with a good round sum,-that is, I was offered £ 80 the night before the polling day, provided I would vote for Mr. Crawshay Bailey; and likewise, on the day of election, at about ten o'clock, two other parties called upon me, and offered me the price of three barrels of beer, provided I would vote for that gentleman. I am prepared, if required, to give the names of the parties who so tempted me to vote against my conscience; and I believe two of them to have been on Mr. Bailey's committee. I merely mention the above facts, in order to show that Mr. William Partridge must have been entirely ignorant of what was going on at the election, or else he was determined, in the face of truth, to descend to incorrect statements. I remain, Sir, yours truly, JAMES HORNER, SEXR. Cardiff-Road, Newport, April 21, 1852. [The above communication was unavoidably omitted last week.—ED. M.M ]

PARTING. [INSCRIBED TO MRS. J ] If God so wills, though now with pain they part, ¡ And both for weeks for one another mourn,— Fond youth he will to soothe her aching heart, And raise her hopes-in health again return. For, bydd dirion, boed dy donnau Heddyw'n ddiddig ar dy fronau, Fy mab, oh: mawr yw'm profedigaeth, Sy'n gadael gwlad ei enedigaeth Prudd ei lygaid, trwm ei galon, W rth ymadael a chyfeillion; Er ei ddewrder 'nawr mae'i ddagreu Yn ffrydio dros ei lwydiou ruddiau. Caled gadael lioff rieni, Gadael ceraint sy'n ei garu; Gadael anwyl wlad ei dadau, I fyned dros y geirwon donnau. Y gwynt a fyddo'n chwareu'n ddistaw, Ar hwyliau'r llong, rliag iddo ddeffravv Y 'storm sy'n cysgu, rhwng cydunau Gwyn, a gwlanogy cymmylau. Y mae Ux a all dawelu Twrf y mor pan yn cynhyrfu; Pan yn cysgu, pan yn 'etrro, Oh boed hwu yn gwilied arno! Bydded bendith hwn yn disgyn Arno mcgis gwlith y dyffryn A phan f'o'i ddiwedd yn dynesu, Boed iddo le yn mynwes lesu Llantarnam, April, 1852. D. DDU, 0 Fvs.

MAGISTRATES' OFFICE, HIGH-STREET, NF.WrOllT. SATURDAY. [Before the Rev. T. Pope and T. Prothero, Esq.] Ann Hedney Iras charged with stealing eleven cabbages,the propetty of John Evans, Bassalleg.—She pleaded guilty, and was ordered to pay Is. damage, 5s. penalty, and 9s. Cd. costs, or be imprisoned at Usk twenty one days. William Lewis and John Evans were charged with assaulting William Waters, of Nash, cn the 22nd of April.—From the evidence given, it ap peared that on the day in question, defendants went to cast a reen for Mr. Morgan, but on coming to the work, they found it was being done Waters, of Nash, en the 22nd of April.—From the evidence given, it ap peared that on the day in question, defendants went to cast a reen for Mr. Morgan, but on coming to the work, they found it was being done by complainant, who is the son of a person appointed under the Court of Sewers, to get the reens cast, if not done by the tenant by the first of April. The reen in question was being cast under that regulation. The defendants, not liking to lose their work, quarreled with Waters, and hence the charge. The men denied the charge, and conflicting evidence was given.— Mr. Pope said Morgan had no right to give the work to any one after the first of April.—Mr. Prothero suggested the impropriety of Waters's father giving his own son the work to do, after Morgan said he had engaged men to do it.—Mr. Pope told defendants they had no right to take the law into theii own hands, and were not justified in the con- duct they had been guilty of.—Fined 5s and lis. costs, each, or four- teen days' imprisonment. James Morgan, of the Durham Cow beerhouse, Christchurch, was charged with selling beer during divine service,on the Flowering Sunday morning. Mr. Owen appeared for defendant. The case had been twice remanded, for the production of a witness named Wm. Horner, who now proved that after flowering two graves at Christchurch, with some friends, they went into the Durham Cow, and had refreshment during divine service.—Much additional evidence was given in support of the case and after a strong appeal to the Bench by Air. Owen, defendant was convicted in the penally of 20s., and 23s. costs. Mr. W. Graham, surveyor of highways tor the parish ofChristchurch, presented his accounts, and the matter was adjourned.

TOWX HALL, NEWPORT.—MONDAY. [Before T. Hughes, James Itennie, and John Hellicar, Esqrs.] • Henry Eaton was charged with attempting to pass a counterfeit coin for a sovereign.—Prisoner was drunk at the time.—Dismissed, after the payment of 3s. fid. costs. \Vm. Jones, albs "Joey up the Chimney," was committed for three months' hard'labour, for having left his wife and three children charge- able to the borough for about four years, whereby, the relieving officer, Mr. Salter, said a cost of about £:50. had been incuried Fanny Dunn was fined Is., and 12s. 6d costs, for assaulting Margaret Hazell, at the cattle market, in a dispute respecting a piece of potato ground. Mary Pearce, a disgusting looking creature, stated to be a married woman, residing at Pillgwenlly, and greatly addicted to beer and bad conduct, was commuted to take lier trial at the setfiions, on the charge of robbing James Patlield, a labourer, of £2. Is., at the Cambrian beer- house, on Monday evening last, while both were partially intoxicated. The landlady, Mrs. Evans, refused to attend to give evidence in this case, and when brought up, and a sharp reproof had been administered to her by the Bench, and also by Mr. Phillpotts, the attorney retained for the prosecution, she excused herself on the ground that it was too disgraceful an affair for her to be mixed up in. From this, it may easily be inferred what kind of case it was. Four little boys and two girls were charged with having broken about 4(Ppanes of glass at the new Hope chapel and schoolroom in Dock street. —Theyourg rebels were severely reprimanded by Mr. Hughes, who said they must all be sent to Usk. They were removed to the station, I some of them crying bitterly. An unusual fact—a woman (Agnes Hutchings) being charged by her poor husband with having assaulted him The "lord and master," however, either did not dare, or did not care, to appear in court to press the charge and an intimation having been given to the Bench, that the affair was patched up, the case was dismissed. Benjamin Anthony was charged with so furiously driving a horse and pliseton down Stow liill, that danger to the public was thereby occasioned, and although one of the furewheels flew off at Mr. Abraham Clements's corner, the velocity was so great, that the carriage did nut fall till at the Tredegar Arms. This was sworn to by PCs Williams and Gould -The defendant was fined 5s., and 10s. Gd. costs, or fourteen days in prison.- Then," cried he, I'll not pay it—I'll throw it to the quarter sessions." —Mr. Kessick If you don't pay, you'll be thrown where the quarter sessions are held."—Defendant, violently: I'll bail myself out-I won't gu.But a PC touched him, and he DID go—at least, to the police cell, to reflect on it and then he paid. Richard Christopher was ordered to pay 7s. 3d. wages to W. Williams, and 5s. 6d. costs, in a week. David Jones was fined 5s., and 12s. 6d. costs, or fourteen days' impri- sonment, for assaulting his apprentice,JamesEvans.-I I Very well, then, to prison I'll go," cried Jones but his wife knowing that his family wanted him at home, said "No, you won't," and paid the money; and so resigning himself, like a martyr, to a superior will, he did not go for the fourteen days. Ihom s Davies was charged with stealing six tons of stone, belonging to Mr. John Johns.—Prosecutor did not appear. Davies said the stones were his own, and not Mr. Johns -Case dismissed. Thomas Davies, formerly of Abergavenny, was charged on suspicion of stealing brass, &c., out of Wm. Jones's canal boat.—Dismissed. The hearing oi 38 borough poor rate summonses, and a number of water rate summonses, concluded the business.

BRISTOL DISTRICT COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. (Before Commissioner Mr. Sergeant Stephen.) May 5, i homa* Arnold, Elmore, farmer, certificate, 11 Philip Jones, Llangattock, banker, adjd. last exam., 11. (Befute Mr. Commissioner Hill.) I May 4, R. W. Johnson, Gloucester, wine mefchant, adjd. last exam., 11; J. W. G. Brewer, Gloucester, licensed victualler, adjd, last exam., 11.

ABERCABN. The deep and general anxiety felt for the alarming state of Mr. Rogers's health, was, I am happy to inform you, con- siderably mitigated by the announcement that the sufferer was much better this morning.-A Correspondent, Thursday Evening.

ABERGAVENNY*. THE NEWPORT, ABEROAVENNY, AND HEREFORD RAIL- WAY.—The labour employed upon this line in this neighbour- hood is astonishing. Mr. Rennie seems determined to make the most of the fine weather, and while it lasts not to spare his workmen. The high encomiums he received from the Directors and others, when the first sod was turned, prepared us all for seeing the cuttings done in a very workmanlike man- ner, in such a style as the high state of engineering science, as exhibited in the present day, would warrant,— but few of us were prepared to see the energy he has thrown into it. Scores of men are engaged, night and day, in the deep cutting just above the asylum. As soon as the day men are off, their successors begin their nocturnal labour. The banks are lighted up in the evening with a number of fires, thirty or forty yards asunder, by the light of which they work. Next week it is said that the night relays will be put on at Goitrey. Mr. Ilennie acts on the principle that If when 'twere done, 'twere well done, Then 'twere well it was done quickly." THE NAVVIES.—Our town, as regards disturbances in con- sequence of the great influx of labourers on the railway, has not been much inconvenienced until within the last few days, -our police court has not been greatly troubled with them. On Saturday night last -that day being pay day—a great noise and much quarrelling occurred at the Wellington public- house, which however was quelled by the timely interference of the police. On Monday, three or four navvies were incar cerated in the lock-up, for drunkenness, and one amongst them on suspicion ot fowl stealing. This man made his escape in the following manner lie tried the chimney, but finding himself obstructed by a cross bar, lie managed to get it 100' and with it forced the lock off the front door, and before tie started for freedom, invited his fellow prisoners to accompany him but as they were not confined for felony, but merely for a drunken frolic, they declined his invite, saying that as they had a lodging and good straw provided for them, "free gratis for nothing," they preferred remaining behind,—and as he left them, they gave three hearty cheers for Patrick, who, notwithstanding his general tact at thief catching, has not succeeded in the second capture of his man. This escape will, no doubt, be a subject for discussion for the commissioners at their next board. CORONER'S INQUEST.- On Saturday last an inquest was held at the Angel Hotel, before Thomas Hugi ss, Esq., on the body of Robert Cullimore, a fine youth of 18. He was an apprentice with Mr. Meredith, grocer and chandler, and came to his death under the following circumstances. The chandling room is on a floor at an elevation of 23 or 30 feet from the ground, to which height the tallow casks arc raised by a windlass, and when sufficiently high,are pulled in by two men, from a trap door, so fastened outside, by chains, as to act as an incline plane, thus rendering the landing of the casks into the chand ling room less laborious and less dangerous than it would otherwise be. The deceased was, on the previous day, employed with another man in landing casks on this floor,— three, each weighing nearly half a ton, had already been safely stowed away, but the fourth, by some unfortunate accident, swerved against the adjoining wall, broke the chain of the trap door, and before the cask could be hauled in, the windlass ran wild, and the poor youth having hold of the cask with both his hands, was precipitated to the ground with tha cask, across which ho fell, and fractured the base of his skull, and received such a violent concussion of the brain, as to occasion his death in the course of a few hours.-Accidental Death. BRITISH SCHOOLS.—On Friday, the 23rd instant, the Rev. H. J. Buim delivered a lecture in the Cymreigyddion Hall, for the benefit of the Rhymney British Schools. The subject was, The English Puritans and their Times." It was a most elaborate lecture, and must have cost the rev. gentleman a vast deal of labour; it occupied him nearly two hours and a half in the delivery, and was listened to with great attention from the beginning to the end, by a very large and respectable audience. Mr. D. S. Lewis, of Victoria, occupied the chair.

BASSALLEG. VISIT OF THE LORD BISHOP.—The Lord Bishop of the Diocese, with Mrs. and Miss Ollivant, being on a visit, for a few days, to the Vicar of Bassalleg—the Rev. Chancellor Williams—the inhabitants of that place were delighted by his Lordship appearing in Bassalleg Church, and taking part in the services on Sunday morning last, and particularly by the admirable discourse he delivered, to a crowded and attentive congregation, from I Peter, ii. 24,—" Who his own self bare our sins in his own body, on the tree, that we being dead to sin, should live unto righteousness ;a discourse, which may be justly characterised as being so plain, practical, and truly evangelical, that the humblest and most illiterate hearer could not fail to understand and profit by it, while the most learned and fastidious could not but admire the sim- plicity, and at the same time, the elegance and propriety, of his Lordship's style and diction. His Lordship was present at the evening service, but, to the great disappointment of several persons who attended in the hope of hearing him, took no part in it, beyond pronouncing the Blessing at the conclusion of an excellent sermon preached by the Chancellor, from I John v, 11. We are gratified in adding that his Lordship was plensod to express great satisfaction at the plain, but correct and efficient, manner, in which the musical portions of the services were performed.

BLAENAFON. BLAENAVON IRON AND COAL COMPANY. The annual general meeting of proprietors was held, yes- terday, at the office of the company, St. Pancras lane; John Masterman, jun., Esq., in the chair. Mr. Johnson (the manager) read the notice convening the meeting, and the following directors' report:- The directors submit to-the notice of the shareholders the report of the management of the affairs of the company for the year ending 31st December, 18;11.. From the accounts and balance-sheet laid on the table, it will be seen that— The" make" has been- I The salcs during the year Tons. have been- Tons. Pigs 18,503 Pigs 7,194 Metal. 2,435 Metal. 812 Finished bars 7,7(>1 I Finished bars 8,04(» Unnnishedbars. 1 ,f}831 Unfinished bars. 1,803 Coal 18,397 Lime 3,6()4 And the gross profit arising from these sales has been— Pigs £ 480111 8 Metal 056 9 7 Bars 4000 6 9 Coal and limestone 1981 16 11 £ 11,500 4 11 Deducting from this amount, for discount and Bankers' charges 4,192 19 G # There ramains a balance of gross profit at the works, of £ 7,307 5 5 From which deduct— Interest on mortgage 1031 17 3 Ditto on debentures 3479 10 2 Current expenses 679 8 1 £ 5,191 1 11 Leaving a nett profit of £ 2,116 3 6 To which being added the balance to the credit of profit and loss, December, 1850 £2,302 15 7 There remains a balance to the credit of profit and loss, of £ 4,418 19 1 Three furnaces only have been kept in blast during the past year, which will account for the reduction in make" as compared with 1850. Every exertion has been made,both by the manager and by the selling agent, to extend remunerative sales; but there is a limit to the use of the best descriptions of iron at such prices as afford a profit, and common bars and rails have been at so low a figure throughout 1851, as to render their manufacture undesirable, The directors, therefore, feel that they have exercised a wise discretion in not carrying on the works to a greater extent, and thereby accumulating stock. A fourth furnace has, however, been kept ready for blast at any time, and the fifth furnace could be prepared in a short period, to take advantage of any improvement in trade. The c.,st of the pig-iron has varied very little from that of the former year, although the reduction of make has operated against it; and the cost of the bar iron has been less than in the former year, although in that department also there has been some reduction of make. The accountant auditor reports as follows:—The outlay is stated at the same amount as in the preceding year: although sundry improvements have been made in different portions of the works, they have all been charged to the current expen- diture of the year. A further reduction in the stock oL horses has taken place. The number (horses and mules) in 1850 was 145, valued at £ 3501. In the present stock there are 125, valued at £ 2670 10s. The cost of keep averaged in 1850,134 10s. per horse.; i«851, £34 6s. The three furnaces in blast during the year have averaged a weekly make" of nearly 120 tons. I have pleasure in adding that the accounts both in London and at the works, have been kept with the same accuracy as in previous years. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, con- gratulated the proprietary on the state of their affairs; for, although the report was short, lie thought it highly favourable, as during a period of much distress and destruction to many, they had been able to pull through the year, leaving a profit of upwards of £2000, and a total balance on profit and loss of f4 400 in their favour. He believed there were many similar proprietaries who would be satisfied to be in a like position; they had certainly not retrograded—they had gone forward- and he had good hopes for the future. As to the present prospects of the iron trade, each must of course form his own opinion for himself he could not look at the rapidly-increas- ing demand for iron now taking place at home, Canada, India, and in fact every country, without believing that very shortly the consumption must overtake the production. It was highlv gratifying to know that their credit was good; that they had that day signed a mortgage deed enabling them to borrow jE:50,000, at 4 cent., and thus effect considerable saving, by payiug^>ff the previous loan which had been con- tracted at 5 per cent, and redeeming the debenture debt. After some conversation on the subject of a pending nego"