Monmouthshire Merlin

A NEW SOLUTION OF THE LOBOS GUANO QUESTION. CONSIDERALE interest has been excited in the agri- cultural world, for some weeks past, by the facts which have been made known with respect to the immense quantity of guano upon the Lobos Islands in the Pacific, and the practicability of rendering it available for the benefit of British agriculture. The government have been urged to take the matter in hand and persons who do not trouble themselves much about the right or wrong of anything which would be conducive to their own interests, have urged that our ships of war should proceed at once to the spot not exactly to take the islands by force from the Peruvians, in whose possession they are, but at least compel them to sell the valuable manure on the spot to all nations, at a lower price while some go further, and say that we should take pos- session, as trustees, and let our own and all nations help themselves. Our government declare that the right of the Peruvians is undoubted and, therefore, they very properly refuse in any way to interfere with another—though it may be a weaker nation-in the exercise of its rights. Some persons, indeed, deny this right but all the evidence seems to us to be in its favour. The Peruvian government choose to keep up a monopoly, selling the guano at a high price. Doubtless they could sell double the quan- tity at half the price; but that they care nothing about it. 0 Under these circumstances we have observed, with much pleasure, a plan proposed by Captain Went- warth Butler, of the. Royal Agricultural Society, which appears to us to offer a practical solution of the difficulty, and to deserve energetic support. To shew the vast importance of the subject, we may first mention that the deposits of guano on va- rious islands have been carefully estimated, (which is less difficult than might be supposed, because the material lies on the surface ;) and that the quantity is taken at twenty-six millions of tons. But that at Lobos, and some other less-known islands, is addi- tional <o all this. Now, as to the value of this ma- terial, the official statement of Messrs. Gibbs, to the Peruvian bondholders, shows that at jElO a ton, the Peruvian government make a profit of more than four guineas. On the other hand, Mr. Hudson cal- culates that a ton of guano applied to a given space of ground, increases the production of corn by no less than forty bushels. Now, at £10 per ton, the farmer scarcely gets the outlay repaid, but at £ 6 per ton, he would get £ 4 profit. Further, the shipping interest would, of course, be immensely benefitted by its conveyance. Such are Captain Bullar's cal- culation. The profit upon guano may be taken as it stands from the estimated increase of production something may, for safety, be deducted yet, after all, here will evidently be a margin of advantage ■which it is worth a strong effort, on the part of the farmers, and all who wish them well, to gain. Captain Butler proposes to do this by our govern- ment purchasing the two islands of Lobos and Lobos Afaera, on which the quantity is estimated at 4,500,000 tons, offering as payment, to take upon themselves the Peruvian debt, amounting L to £1,600,000, and paying the interest to the bond- holders, by the duty of £1 per ton, collected ou the spot by a ship of war. Lobos Afuera, he says, has a fine harbour, and would form an admirable coal de- pot to supply steamers in the Pacific, and a good out-trade for vessels going hence for guano, would be found at the same time. The general principle of this scheme we deem most excellent; and would only alter it a little in detail. In the first place, the price should be so calculated upon the assumed quantity as to gradually liquidate the principal of the debt, so that we may have no new national burden when the guano shall have been exhausted and this would facilitate the purchase, because it would not so much reduce the Peruvian government's profit on the guano from the other islands which they would necessarily have to sell as low as ours, so long as ours lasted. Secondly, we might charge something more to foreigners than to our own countrymen the foreigner would still be benefitted, and this again would facilitate the pur- chase, for the reason above stated. With these mo- difications, the plan seems deserving of cordial sup- port; and we think the government will greatly ne- glect their duty, and deserve the especial reproba- ] tion of agriculturists, if they do not immediately ne- gotiate (lest some other country should) for a great advantage which would not involve the violation of any principle.

THE STOCKPORT RIOTS. THOUGH the Ecclesiastical Title's Act—which we opposed on general priuciples-gare great offence to those concerned, it was not calculated, at all events, to lead to actual strife and violence. The evident unwillingness of the late government to enfoece it, tended to soften down the strong feeling which it had excited and even its enforcement would not have brought the authorities into direct collision with the great mass of the people. The anti-processions proclamation of the presant government, though in one sense a minor affair, is really of more practical importance. While equally objectionable in prin- ciple, it makes a direct attack upon the whole Roman Catholic body of her Majesty's faithful subjects, whose attachment to the throne and constitution of the country has been proved by their prowess in every hard-fought field, over which the standard of Britain hes waved; and the miecbievous conse- quences are already apparent. It is true that no new law has been passed it is true that the proces- sions referred to, were before illegal. But the differ- ence between an obsolete law, and one enforced, is practically great. We object to any interference at all with any religious ceremonies, public or private. The only plea on which it can be justified, is the pre- vention of a breach of the peace and there are times when it may be desirable to prevent public demon- strations, whether religious or political, only let the parties be treated alike. But so long as processions excited no disturbance, and the law therefore slum- bered, practical liberty was enjoyed and that liberty has now been unnecessarily infringed upon. In the Stockport case it really does not appear that the law has been at all violated. The priests did not go in ecclesiastical vestments—even a flag which had been carried for years, was prudently laid aside. The only emblems were a dove and cross, which surely were not calculated to excite anger the occasion was a Sunday school anniversary and the day was Sunday, when there could be no interruption to busi- ness. A number of ignorant and mischievous peo- ple, however, evidently imagined that the proclama- tion would give them a sort of impunity in carrying out their bigotry. Still, there was so little to excite displeasure, that the procession was unmolested but the feeling had been roused the wretched prejudices felt by persons born in one part of the kingdom, against those born in another, were also stirred up trade jealousies were aroused and murder, maiming, and destruction, of a savage character, more worthy of the natives of Caffraria, or the subjects of Da- homy, than of highly-civilisd England. The evi- dence shews a sad and humiliating degree of fero- city as, for instance, where a man dangerously in- jured in the head was waylaid, while being carried to a surgeon's, by a ruffian, who deliberately examined him, to see, as he said, if he were an Irishman, and then, in cold blood, struck the poor wounded stranger a terrible blow on the head, (fracturing his skull, so that the sufferer expired.) The wrecking of houses, too, and the treatment of sick inmates, were even worse than what is sometimes seen during the horrors of war. For much of all this we hold the present ministry responsible.

THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT AND PONTYPOOL LINE. WE regret to hear that some worthy people of business, both in Pontypool ar.d Newport, feel themselves slighted respecting the Company's invi- tations to the opening of the railway, last week. In matters of this kind, it is difficult to give gene- ral satisfaction, and to avoid the semblance of offence, in all cases but we should hope that no party predilection or feeling, influenced the disfc-i- bution of tickets for the gala. Amidst the strife of politics, in these "reeking days of July," it is pleas- ing to have some subjects with respect to which con- tending parties may cordially unite. Such a subject we found in the inauguration of the Line opened between the great port of the county, and so im- portant and populous a manufacturing neighbour- hood as Pontypool. To estimate rightly the value of things with which we are furnished, it is necessary to carry back the mind to a period ante- cedently to their existence. The address of Mr. E. II. Phillips, at the opening dinner of the com- pany, opportunely reminded those present of the time when there was but one farnace for making iron, and but one coal-work in the district None of us can wish that such a state of things should have been perpetuated. Yet had there not been much energy and enterprize—though we might have moved a little, so rapid an advance as our local history records, would. certainly not have taken place. It was a great thing for this, as well as other districts, when canals were originated when heavy goods could thus be conveyed, at a much smaller expenditure. Yet the projector of the [Monmouthshire Canal was called a madman, and it required much spirit and perseverance to com- plete an undertaking, which afterwards proved to be lucrative. It is well to keep in memory the great services of such men, not only in justice to their merits, but by way of stimulating others to walk in their steps. The construction of railways, such as we now have, was impeded by many and formidable difficulties; and from that time on- wards, no such works have been made without con- siderable labour and patience. But for difficulties in the way, the Line, the opening of which we have witnessed with such pleasure, would have been made five years ago. But, if obstacles have delayed it, they have not sufficed to prevent it; and we have therefore at hand another instance of that success which attends the unflinching promo- tion of a good work. This Line will, of itself, be of great utility short as it is, the accommodation afforded by it is great. But its opening is also vastly important,from the fact of its forming part of an extended scheme of com- munication, which will be of immense benefit, when completed. We rejoice to learn that the traffic is already very abundant; need we trust that the suc- cess experienced in this respect will encourage those concerned to proceed, as soon as may be, with the further extension of the railway facilities of this busy locality.

TAFF VALE RAILWAY TRAFFIC For the Week ending July 3, 1852. Total J2,472 13 11

RACES.—We understand there is no doubt of Newport races exhibiting first-rate sport this year, under the patronage of distinguished persons, among whom is the hon. member for the boroughs. Advertisements will shortly appear. EXCURSION.—On Tuesday last about 200 persons proceded from Newport, by the Cardiff Castle steamer, to Weston- super-Mare on an excursion. In addition to the beautiful scenery of the neighbourhood, the visitors had an opportunity of enjoying the Weston Horticultural Show. The pleasures of the <tey at this delightful watering place were greatly in- creased by the performance cf the accomplished band of the 48th Regiment. ICapt. Jones, of the Cardiff Castle, did everything towards the happiness of the excursionists in their to and fro passage. We understand another trip will shortly be made by the same steamer. ACCIDENT-—On Monday evening last, a serious accident occurred at Pill, to a lad named Thomas Pommarly, about seven years of age, who, attempting to get up behind a fly that was returning from a funeral, slipped on one side, and fell-his head getting between the spokes of the wheel. The driver, who is completely free from blame, immediately stopped the vehicle, and tho little fellow was extricated from his perilous situation, by Mr. H. Davies, of Pill. He sus- tained a severe wound of the scalp, and the jaw and cheek were shockingly mutilated. Mr. Limbery, surgeon, has attended the lad since the accident, and we hearlie is doing favourably. ACCIDENT.— Yesterday, Thomas Palmer, the son of a widow residing on Stow-hill, slipped his foot, while placing something in the tram he was driving on the Western Valleys loop line of the South Wales Railway, and fell, when one of the wheels passed over his shoulder and chest, inflicting severe injuries. He was conveyed to his home, where he is attended by Mr. Scott, surgeon, and there are hopes of his recovery. Reports of three inquests, held in Newport, yesterday, with other local intelligence, were, last night, pressed out by other matters. ERRATA.—In cur report of the speech delivered by 0. Morgan, Esq. last week, at Pontypool, the word sphynx was erroneously inserted for "phoenix;" and in the list of persons present, the names of H. Jenkins and J. Jenkins, Caerleon," were given in- stead of W. D. Jenkins, Esq., Caerleon, and W. Jenkins, Esq., solicitor, Newport."—For "rased," in the leader on the Alon- monthshire Boroughs, last week, in the thirteenth line from the bottom, read raised." BRISTOL DISTRICT COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—The certificate meetings of Messrs. Williams and Sons, of Newport; William Williams, of Pentwyn: Philip Jones, of Llangattock Joseph Craven Reeves, of Long Ashton, have been adjourned in consequence of the illness of the Commissioner. A reference to our advertising columns will show that we are to have a harvest gathering of teacheis at Bridgend duiing the current year, THE 48TH P.EGIMENT.—Colonel Dalz:;]),of tbe48ihltegiment, is, we understand, about to leave head quarters for some time, 10 recruit his health the gallant and respected colonel will be temporarily succeeded by Colonel Wood, from Brecon. The inhabitaats of Newport were last week frighteoed from their prop:iety, by a tumour that head quarters were about to be removed to Brecon, but we have not heard anything official 00 the subject. It was omitted to be mentioned in the last MERLIN, that the As sembly Rooms of the Clarence Hotel, in which the Railway banquet took phce, was elegantly decorated with flowers and festoons, very creditable to the taste of Mr. Tindal, chief gardener to the L)fd Lieutenant of the county;

LIST OF GENTLEMEN ORDAINED I In the Cathedral Church of Landaff, on Sunday, tho 4th day I of July 1852 DimCONS. j Hugh Richards, S.O.L., St. John's College, Cambridge, licensed to Aberdare. Charles Joseph Stuart Russell, B.A., University College, London, licensed to Langattock, Vibon Avil. n John Hughes, Let, licensed to Methyr Tidvil. Lewis Thomas, S.O.L., New Inn Hall, Oxon, licensed to Bedwellty. Isaac Griffiths, St. David's College, Lampeter, licensed to Michaelstone, Super Avon. James Watkins, S.O.L., Jesus College, Oxon, licensed to Cadogton Juxta, Barry. Joseph Maddy, St. David's College, Lampeter, licensed to Langonoyd Jonn Jones, St. David's College, Lampeter, licensed to Tredegar. James Evans, St. Bees College, Cumberland, licensed to Tredegar. James Evans, St. Bees College, Cumberland, licensed to Trevethin- David Griffiths, S.O.L., Jesus College, Oxon, licensed to Aberdare. Ferdinard George Cottor Spiller, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, by letters Dim. from the Bishop of Peterborough. Fabian Cory Goulstone, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, by letters Dim. from the Bishop of Durham. PRIESTS. William Henry Wrenford, B.A. Trinity College, Dublin. Alfred Henry Jennar, LL-B- Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Henry Jackson Rutherford. Let. Abergavenny. David Morgan, Let., curate of Aberystwith. John Pellow Gage, M.A., Trinity College, Oxon, curate of Llanvihrngel Isterne, Llowerne. Gilbert Charles Frederick Harris, M.A., Jesus College Oxon, curate of Merthyr Tidvil. Chas. Francis Clutterbuck, St. David s College, Lampeter, curate of Canton. William Morgan, Let., curate of Aberavon with Baglan. David Jones, St. David's College, Lampeter, curate of Bedwas. Morgan Morgan, Let. curate of JNeatn. Thomas Llewellyn Griffith, B.A., University College, Oxon, curate of St. John, Cardiff.. „ Isaac Domere Jenkins, S.C.L., Christchurch College, Cam- bridge, curate of Aberdare. Arthur Sugden,B.A., Trinity College, Dublin.

ENGLYN, A gyfansoddwyd wrth syllu at dy tafarn afreolus yn Brynmawr. Ty y diawl, cell y drygau,-a Hetty Llumanod y gweithiau; Llygredig, anniddig ffau, Nyth Belial,—duw y boliau- Brynmaivr QOMBR AB TEGID.

Monmouth Boroughs Election. On Tuesday last, Crawshay Bailey, Esq., late member for the united boroughs, was re-elected without opposition. The writ was received by the High Sheriff on Tuesday, and John Mayou, Esq., Mayor of Monmouth, fixed the day named, for the nomination, at the Borough Court, Monmouth. The hon. candidate and several of his friends left Newport on Monday evening; and a large and respectable party of his supporters the same evening determined on proceeding to Monmouth, to join the procession on the following morning. Accordingly, at half-past six o'clock, two coaches and four, driven by Mr. Phillips and Mr. Walker, and two carriages and pairs, with postilions, the horses being decorated with blue ribbons—started in gay style, with heavy loads," from the King's Head Hotel, Newpoit, for the animated scene at Monmouth. The county town was reached at about ten o'clock, and on the Newport side of Monnow Bridge, a gay cavalcade, with flags, streamers, banners bearing mottoes, and accompanied by the Monmouth band, greeted their Newport friends with applause. The procession, wearing blue rosettes, then marched to the Borough Court, and as soon as the doors were thrown open, a rush for places ensued. The crowd was not great, scarcely one hundred well-dressed persons being present, in addition to the working people, who crowded in to witness the proceedings. Before eleven o'clock, the court was pretty well filled; and the gentlem^-i "'ho came into the hall with Mr. Bailey, whose appearance was hailed with cheers, tolerably well crammed the I, seat of justice." John Mayou, Esq., the mayor, opened the proceedings with the forinalaries customary on such occasions, being assisted by Mr. Thomas Williams, the town clerk. The Mayor then enquired whether any one present desired to propose a gentlemen to represent the boroughs; and thereupon Samuel Homfray, Esq., Tredegar, came forward and said: Mr. Mayor, and Electors of the United Boroughs, as was an- ticipated and said, when we met in this court a short time since, you are now called upon again to exercise the elective franchise; and I have much pleasure in stepping forward to propose to you the gentleman whom you elected the last time as the representative of these boroughs. (Applause.) On in- troducing my esteemed friend, Mr. Crawshay Bailey, at the last election, I felt that I was introducing a gentleman who was well acquainted with the interests of this county, and well knew its requirements; and who, moreover, would act independently in parliament. (Loud cheeringj Gentlemen, you have had an opportunity of observing what he lias done sincfi that time and I believe I may speak with confidence in saying that he has acted uprightly, honestly, and indepen- dently in every vote he has given (Much applause.) You have seen, and you know, that he has at all times been ready to act for the benefit, and to promote the interests of this great commercial,) and agricultural county. (Hear, hear.) It will not be for me to recapitulate what 1 stated here at the last election; and therefore 1 will not take up your time further, except to propose my excellent friend, Mr. Crawshay Bailey, as a fit and proper person to represent these boroughs in parliament. The proposition was received with loud acclamation, which was continued for some moments. Alexander Rolls, Esq., Gibraltar, came forward and said: Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen, I have the honour of again second- ing the nomination of Mr. C. Bailey, and in doing so, I con- gratulate you, that we are not again assailed by the frantic yells of paid ruffians, as at the last time; and that we are not to be annoyed by the incoherent ravings of an itinerant preacher, who occupied, at that time, that corner of the room [pointing to a particular spot] ("marks of disapprobation, and greatcheer- ing)—nor again subjected to the violent abuse of an infuriated Brown, who since, however, has been "done brown" indeed. (Laughter and great cheering.) Gentlemen, it is a curious fact, that on the last occasion the seconders of the two candidates should have prophesied—the one, that "Crawshay Bailey should never sit as the member for these boroughs; and the other, that the opponent of Crawshay Bailey would return to the place from whence lie came. (Hear, hear.) Gentlemen, I think I may congratulate myself, as do the sporting writers in Ball's Life, on the success of my prophecy. (Loud applause.) Lindsay is a Scotchman, and is no doubt gone back to the Isle of Skye-(roars of laughter)-for 110 doubt, he dropped upon us from the clouds. (Renewed merri- ment). I am happy to find that we have no opposition to-day; and now that you have a member like Crawshay Bailey, I advise you sincerely to keep him for you will not find any humbug about him. (Vociferous cheering.) The sort of men who humbug- or would humbug—you, are they who indulge in fine words and long orations. (Hear, hear.) You have had several bad members, and now that you have a good one, keep him. ("We will! we will! and cheering.) Gentlemen, 1 most cordially second the nomination oi Mr. Crawshay Bailey. (Cheers.) After a short pause, The Mayor enquired whether any gentleman was desirous of proposing any other candidate. No one replying, The Mayor declared Mr. Crawshay Bailey duly returned to serve as member of parliament for the united boroughs of Monmouth, U sk, and Newport. A long-continued storm" of applausejand acclamation en- sued, amidst which, Mr. Crawshay Bailey came forward, and was greeted with vociferous cheering. When silence was at length restored, Mr. Bailey said Mr. Mayor. Electors of the United Boroughs I beg to give you my most sincere thanks for having elected me this day. When I was elected last time, 1 almost made sure of my re-election as soon as parliament was dissolved. I was not disappointed. (Cheers.) I went to parliament with a determination to act honestly, uprightly, and, more than all, independently of all parties and governments. (Loud applause.) If the Derby government brought forth measures which I thought were for the good of the country and the boroughs, I was determined to support them. (Hear, hear.) I have, as I told you I would, advocated an extension of the franchise. (Cheers.) I told you at my former election, that I had not quite made up my mind on the subject. After con- sidering and reconsidering the matter, I gave it my support. As to the £ 10 franchise for the county, I do not see why the county should not have the franchise at that amount, as well as the boroughs. I do not see why one here, and another in the county, should have different votes. Why not have it equal ? If any one thinks tlf) too low, let it be ilo or £ 20 for theconnty and the same in the boroughs. Let it be uni- form. That was the first matter; and the next tiling was the reduction of taxation. (Hear, hear ) During the three months I have been in parliament, this was not brought before us, except in two or three instances. The member for West- minster brought forward a motion for the reduction of duties on paper, newspaper stamps, and advertisements. But as to the duty on paper, it was found to produce a sum that the county could not well spare. Then came the proposal to take off of one penny on the newspapers; but it was proposed to place this tax on the postage of newspaper. If a tax, however, should be taken off one article, 1 do not agree with putting it on another—it should be done away with altogether. (Loud cheers.) I voted for that reduction, but it was lost. Next came the advertisement duty, which produced £ 150;000 a year. I supported that, because it was not intended to re- enact it in any other shape. And though it was not carried, perhaps the party will bring it forward again at another time and if they do, it shall have my support. (Cheers.) Then there was the shipping question, in which my friends at Newport, have a great interest. (Hear, hear.) Just before the house dissolved, a measure was brought forward, called the Ramsgate Harbour Bill. It appea's that every ship, passing that port, was to pay three halfpence per registered ton. I supported the abolition of this tax, for the port had already received two millions of money paid in this way. If those vessels went into the harbour, or sought refuge there in a storm, it would be all well enough that they should pay the dues but not for merely passing the harbour. (Hear, hear.) I congratulate my Newport friends on the success of the measure. I got several of my Welsh friends to help in putting this down; and we succeeded, too- (Cheers.) And as to the repeal of tiie Navigation Laws—a friend of mine, Mr. Roto, who is putting up for Greenwich, required, at the time of the alteration of those laws, fifty vessels in his trade; but he found the competition was so great, that out of the fifty, he was obliged to charter no less than forty five foreigners. (Hear, hear ) This I looked upon as a proof of something wrong in the alteration of the Navigation Laws. rHear, hear). Then we bad a long debate in the House on the Militia Bill. I have no doubt my friends have read the debates. I voted for it, with a clear conscience for when you recollect that you may go from the heart of London to the heart of Paris in twelve hours, I think you will agree with me that we should put ourselves in a state of efficient defence against our enemies. (Hear, hear.) It was proved that, if an enemy came to our shore, we had only from twenty-seven millions —— A Voice Twenty-seven thousands, you mean. Mr Bailey: Yes from twenty-seven to thirty-thousand men in the army; for they are abroad in the colonies, and in Ireland, and elsewhere so that only the number I have mentioned would be left at home for defence. (Hear, hear.) I hope I have not displeased my friends by the vote 1 gave on that bill. (Cheers.) The expense of the militia would not take much out of our pockets or if it did, it would come in again in some other way. (Hear, hear.) The Lord Chancellor has taken up the question of Chancery business and the house has considered new bills, to remodel that Court. Some persons say he is a clever man. 1 have no doubt of it, though there are several gentlemen here—gen- tlemen of the long robe—(laughter)—who know more about that than I do. (Renewed laughter.) And now as to the Maynooth grant. Mr. Spooner brought in a motion to inquire how that money was spent, and what they were teaching there. But it never came to a vote, because of the Irish members, who were talking against time in the House.- (Laughter.) I suggested to some of my friends to bring for- ward the motion again in this shape-we were debating it to one, two, and three o clock in the morning and as soon as we wished to close the debate, some gentleman would get up, and propose jjoing on with it next night. But I was for going on with it in this sort of 3hape—[we did not understand the hon. member, on the first or second time, to describe the manner in which he would have the question entertained.] I was for the inquiry; but as I said before, it was not brought to the vote. (Hear, hear..) And now as to educa- tion-I hold that every parish ought to have schools, to instrct every poor person's children. (Cheers.) No doubt, if this were done, we should not have such scenes again as we had at our last election. (Hear, hear.) How is this to be done ? I should propose that it be by a rate from the parishioners. It would be but a small amount out of our pockets. Mr John Jenkins Statute law wouldn't be a bad thing to introduce into our schools. (Order, order !) Mr Bailey I am also, as I said before the election, for a reduction of taxes on malt and hops; and, indeed, of all that press on the agricultural interest. (Great cheering.) I would wish to do them good. (Renewed cheers.) But, 1 believe, they must give up the idea of Protection. (Hear, hear, and partial cheering ) It is now pretty well under- stood that a duty cannot be put on again on corn. (Hear, hear.) The country does not wish it, and it is right to give way to the wishes of the masses. (Applause.) I should like too, to see an alteration of the duty on tea and soap, for those duties are pressing hard on the poor. (Hear, hear.) Soap is a great thing, with plenty of clean water, this hot weather, to keep the body clean-(Hear, hear)—and if the duty could be partially taken off tea, it would please the ladies. (Laughter.) So long as the Derby ministry carry on as they have done for the last four months, I shall be their supporter; but I will never support them to oppose any class or party in the country injuriously. (Loud cheers.) The country has now confidence in Lord Derby's government. That great barometer, the funds of this country, shows this. They have got up very high. We must all allow that they are knowing hands who manage those things. (Laughter.) They see with a glass clearly. (Hear, hear.) When Lord John Russell went out of office, lie left two hundred and thirty bills unfinished. In the four months Lord Derby has been in office, his government have passed two hundred of them; making a capital of many millions of money that will be expended in the country. (Hear, hear.) And it is a great boon for the country to have this money distributed. Money is plentiful in London and I hope we shall see some of it in the country, too. (Hear, hear.) There was also another thing-the disfranchisement of Sudbury and St. Alban's The government proposed to give the four mem- bers, two to the West Riding of Yorkshire—divided by the Great Northern Railway—and two to Lancashire, where voters are as thick as the hail that fell last night. (Laughter.) I considered this a wise measure but the House thought it would take up too much time, and it was not persevered in- The hon. member then concluded, by thanking the electors, and observing that he would serve his country faithfully, and the boroughs also—to the best of his ability and he would never relax in his endeavours to do all the good that lay in his power, to all local interests. (Loud and continued cheering.) Before withdrawing, the hon. member said he regretted that the Bribery and Corrupt Practices Act would not permit him to give all his friends a good dinner, or he would have been glad to have met them in that agreeable manner. fHearjflear, and cheers.) After a vote of thanks to the Mayor, which was suitably acknowledged, The nomination proceedings terminated and the band assembled in Agincourt square, playing lively airs the bells of St. Mary's Church, commenced a merry peal the people flocked together, and presently greeted the hon. member in his gaily decorated" chair," which was drawn by four prancing steeds, caparisoned with blue favours. The procession was then formed, and we noticed that the Newportians formed a considerable portion of the body. The "chairing" was accompanied by sunshine, music, and accla- mations; and the hon. member, on his route through the town, was frequently cheered, and received the courteous greetings of the numerous well-dressed ladies in the windows. This exhibition being concluded, the party pro- ceeded to the Beaufort Hotel, where a sumptuous repast was spread. A large party sat down; S. Homfray, Esq., presiding; the hon. member and his seconder sitting on the left; and George Homfray, Esq., and other gentlemen on his right. Thomas Gratrex, Esq.. and Phillip V\ illiams, Esq., occupied the vice presidents' seats. Among the company, which numbered about one hundred of the electors of Monmouth and Newport, together with visitors from adjacent counties, were J. Mayou, Esq., mayor of Monmouth the Rev. T- Arney, vicar of Monmouth Capt. King; A. Rolls, Gibraltar; G. Cave, —Cave, jun., A.L. Ilomiray and G. Homfray, Tredegar; J. Norris, solicitor, Newport; J. Greenfield R. J, Cathcart, solicitor, Newport; James Birch, solicitor, Newport; G. Blakey, solicitor, New- port J. Morris, solicitor, Newport; II Farr, solicitor, New- port; 0. A. Wyatt, Troy; T. It. and James Oakley, — Prosser, surgeon, Henry Dyke, &c., &c., Esqrs.. and Messrs. Stephen Campbell, C. O Reilly, Cornelius Evans, R. M. Toogood, Morgan Evans, Sydney Tudor Evans, Richard E. Evans, Robert Campbell, W. Penny, R. Webb, Moses Scard, —Hunt, C. Oliver, Benjamin Price, &c., of Newport: Mr. J. Brewer, and Messrs. Box, Galindo, Galindo, jun., Yarworth, Powell, Norton, Roberts, J. Farror, Isaacson, T. Watkins, J. James, King, Burton, Furney, C. Hough, Howells, Rees, Mason, Grant, Verender, Addis, Dubberley, Whitby, Stephens, Price, &c., &c., Monmouth. The luncheon set on the table by Mrs. Evans, and which comprised all that makes up a 61 good election dinner," as an elector at the table characterised it" was provided as a hospitable treat by Philip Williams, Esq., the banking part- ner of the lion-member, as were, also, the repast at the Angel, and another inn. I Grace was said by the Rev. F. Arney, and the bountifu "spread" having been enjoyed, and the cloths removed, The Chairman gave the health of the (jueen, with due honors, which was quickly followed by that ot Prince Albert and the royal family. The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese" was responded to by the Rev. F. Arney, who said that with' much pleasure he offered his sincere acknowledgment of the compliment; and at the same time he would venture to congratulate the assem- bly oa the result of the morning's proceedings, a^ well as on the manner in which they were conducted. (Hear, hear.) The peaceable conduct which marked those proceedings was infinitely gratifying to him, as, no doubt, it had been to all who had taken part therein. He would also venture to say, that he considered they had offered an example to other boroughs in which elections were about to take place, which he trusted would be followed for the result of the day must be most satisfactory to the true friends of the constitu- tion and of the Church and State The rev. gentleman, also offered his congratulations to the esteemed member who, he hoped, would be blessed with health to pursue the onerous labours involved in the post which he again occupied, and live long enough to see many returns of that eventful day. (Loud cheering.) No doubt, Mr- Bailey would unite with other true friends of the country, in working out good results to all. (Cheers.) The cause was near to his (the speaker's.) heart —it always was; and he augured the most happy results from the present prospects ana he hoped the government they now enjoyed might find that the general election fixed them more firmly in their high posts. (Loud cheers.) The Vicar concluded, by again thanking the company for the toast. On The Army and Navy" being complimented, there were loud calls for Mr. Alexander Rolls, who said he had not the honour of being in the army but there was a gentleman present—Mr. Oakley, who had seen some hard service. Mr. Oakley acknowledged the toast, and stated that though he had not belonged to her Majesty's service, but that of the Hon. East India Company, he had shared in the duties of the soldier, and should not hesitate again to enter upon the duties of the field, if required. (Cheers.) 'I lie Chairman said he had now great satisfaction in pro- posing the health of their worthy member, whose re-election afforded them all so much pleasure. (Vociferous cheering.) He himself heartily participated in that pleasure; for, at tha last election he had fought hard, and had succeeded, in their object in such a manner as bade defiance to their foes, at the present election. (Great cheering.) It was not for want of inclination, but power, that their opponents had not stood up against them this time. If there was an opposition, however, though it would be a severe struggle, they would again prove victorious. (Applause.) The majority might not be so large, perhaps, but then it would be large enough to secure their hon. frieud in the proud position he was at this moment en- joying. (Renewed applause.) As their representative, Mr. Bailey had nobly performed his duty, and had even given satisfaction to some of his opponents. (Hear, hear.) But they all knew that to the party who had previously kept the boroughs as much in their hands as a close borough, it was most grating to be ousted. (Laughter.) Let not the electors go to sleep on the victory they had achieved. The coming parliament might not be a long one. They should be alive to their position; and not allow the enemy to creep into the camp, with a corrupting influence. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) In conclusion, he gave them the health of their excellent member, Mr. Crawshay Bailey. The cheering at the toast, which was pledged in bumpers, continued some minutes. Mr. Toogood, by request, then gave the parody on the fine Old English Gentleman, as sung by him at the Newport dinner to Mr. Bailey in which he introduced a few altera- tions to render it applicable to the return of the hon. member. The performance was warmly applauded. Mr. Bailey then rose and said, with a bumper glass in hand First of all, I will drink all of your very good healths in a bumper; and suiting the action to the word, the ruby wine vanished. The hon. member, in continuation, said he was sure he stood in a very proud position at that moment; but if it had not been for the firmness of his friend on the left, the chairman, they would not have finished that day. (Hear, hear.) But if they had been opposed, they would have given a good account of themselves at four o'clock next day. (Laughter and cheering ) He thanked the electors of Mon- mouth, Usk, and Newport, for what they had done; and had been paying his respects to them; and from the assurances he had received, he knew they would undoubtedly have been able to have given a capital account of themselves, if an election had taken place. (Renewed cheering ) The noble firmness of his friend there (the chairman) made their enemies afraid of coming forward this time; and he (Mr. Bailey) hoped that pleasing state of things would continue for many years to come. (Laughter.) But as their chairman had said -they must be on the alert, and not let their enemies get in that insinuating piece of the wedge which would drive them out. For himself, however, he was not the least afraid; and his friends were equally fearless. (Cheers ) As to his duties in parliament, he had already spoken of them. He had at first come forward to be their member, with a determination to act in an honest and straightforward way. (Loud cheers.) On the 2nd of January, two gentlemen were spoken of for the representation. He said if neither of them would come for- ward, he would. (Bravo!) Then he received a direct answer from Sir Thomas Phillips; and he (the speaker) came forward —and success had crowned the attempt: while he now hoped that his future conduct in the House of Commons would bo such as not only to please his immediate friends, but also his friends, the violent Rads, who, at the former election, would

SUNDAY LESSONS. ) July 11—Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Morning Lessons 1 Sam. 15. Luke 23. Evening Lessons: 1 Sam. 17. 1 Thes. 3. WEEKLY CALENDAR. Moon's age.—New, July 17.-4h. 15m. morn. Monthl Rises. Sun Set3' Rise^. ;MoonSets-; Year* 9 ] 3 5 Q 8 14 | j morn. 0 20 191 10 3 57 i 8 13 0 5 1 26 192 11 3 58 8 12 j 0 22 2 33 193 10 3 57 i 8 13 0 5 1 26 192 10 3 57 i 8 13 0 5 1 26 192 11 3 58 8 12 j 0 22 2 33 193 12 3 59 8 11 0 42 3 42 j 194 13 4 0 1 10 1 6 4 50 < 195 14 4 15 8 9 1 36 5 57 f 196 15 I 4 2 < 8 8 2 14 | 6 59 197

THE PROROGATION SPEECH. IIi a portion of our last impression, we gave the royal speech on sending the members of the great council of the nation to their constituents, alter the labours of the session. It must be admitted that as far as regards the composition, this document is an improvement upon its predecessors for some years past; the wretched style in what they are usually "done" is matter of notoriety. In the contents of the present, there is little to call for notice. Credit is given to Parliament for having passed, during its sitting, some important measures; but the credit connected with those measures mainly belongs to the late ministry. With regard to legal reforms, it is too true that they have been long and anxiously desired but it is equally true that every government in the memory of the oldest po. litician (and that will include a long period of conservative rule), is justly condemnable for having neglected to remove such crying evils. This re- proach, however, applies especially to the Tories, because they had so much parliamentary power, and so little else to occupy their energies. The framers of the royal speech evidently intend to leave upon the mind of the reader the inference that they have now given what the people long de- served, and what other ministers had withheld. This, however, is not the case. We give them all fair credit for taking up the good measures of their predecessors; but to those predecessors does the praise chiefly belong.

SOUTH WALES RAILWAY TRAFFIC. Business for the Week ending July 4, 1852. Passengers £ 1391 4 11 Parcels. 97 J 0 1 Goods, (including Dean Forest branch traffic) 310 11 2 E 1799 6 2 This amount is exclusive of Mails.

We understand that the Rev. W. Allen, who is about to leave Newport, will preach at Dock-street Chapel on Sunday evening next, at the unanimous request of the minister and congregation.

| LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. NEWPORT CORN, HAY, AND STRAW MARKETS. Wheat, (red) 40s to 44s Flour, (French) 33s to 34s Wheat, (white) 44s to 465 Flour, (English).. 29s to 31s Barley, (malting) 28s to 30s j Flour, (American) 21s to 23s Barley, ("grinding) 24s to 2Gs I Potatoes, (fresh whites) 70s Oats, (black) 19s to 20s j Ditto (ditto reds) 80s Oats, (white) 20s to 22s Hay.35s to 42s Beans, (English).. 38s to 40s s Straw,in 14lb.bolt. 20s to 30s Beans, (foreign).. 28s to 30s Straw, in bulk,24s per ton Grey Peas 28s to 318 < Linseed.. 7s 6d to 8s pr bushel White boiling peas 365 to 38s Linseed Cake, 155s per ton Fine ditto. 40s to 42s Dutch Cake, 148s per ton Indian meal, none English, (finest) 170s to 200s per ton o NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET, WEDNESDAY. Beef 5d to aid per lb. Lamb, Cd per lb. Veal 4id to 5d per lb. Bacon pigs, 6s Od to 7s per st- Mutton. 5d to 5Jd per lb. Porkers, 7s Od to 7s Cd per st- We had a very short supply of fat beasts, but sheep were tolerably numerous. LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, WEDNESDAY. ARRIVALS THIS WEEK. — Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour. Qrs. Qrs. Qrs. Qr3. Sacks. English 1,43 J — 1,180 1,190 Irish — — — 9"20 — Foreign 4,210 3,830 — 9, o ■— BOROUGH HOP MARKET- Our market is in a very inactive state, and prices are almost nominal, WHITECHAPEL. Little business has been transacted at barely stationary prices, Beef from 2s 6d to 3s 6d; Mutton 2s 10d to 3s lOd Lamb, 4s to 5s; Veal, 3s. to 3s lOd; Pork, 2s 6d to 3s Gd per 81bs. by the carcase. DIAGRAM, Showing the fluctuations in the average price of wheat during the six weeks ending June 26, 1852. PRICE |May 22 i'.May 22 j June 5 jjune 12,fJuueiy|June26 40s lid | J o: oooooooj | 40s 10d | £ o> o$.. o> oooooo 40s 9(1 j > Oj 0> OOOOOO! 4;Js 7d'j os oooooooj j 40s Gd ooooooo; oj j j 4'3s 5d j o' ooooooo< > f -<>- NEWPORT DISPENSARY. Monthly Report, ending 3Ijy3\- Monthly Report, ending June 30 Under care Apr. 30, 91 Under care, May 31, 98 Admitted since 171 Admitted since 128 —262 -225 Cured 153 Cured.. l :;j Relieved 7 Relieved 7 Died. 4 Died. 9 Undercare at present 98 Under care at present 77 —262 —226 ROBERT F. WOOLLETT, Surgeon. Great Dock-street, Newport, July 7,1852.