Monmouthshire Merlin

M. HORRIGAN. BUTCHER, 41, High-street, opposite tlie Crown Hotel, Newport, embraces the present opportunity to thank his Friends and the Public, for the liberal support he has received since his removal to his present premises, as well as in the market; and now respectfully informs them that for the future he intends carrying on his business, on Saturdays, as weU as other days, in his Shop. where he trusts to be favoured with an increase of public support, which he is resolved to merit by attention, and the supply of meat of the First Quality only. MR. D. EVANS, PROFESSOR OF THE HARP AND PIANOFORTE, IN returning his grateful thanks for the very liberal patron- age he has received, begs most respectfully to state that his method of teaching has met with general satisfaction acid success; combining, as it does, a thorough knowledge of Music, both theoretical and practical, without over-taxing the energies of the pupil. He trusts, by strict attention and an anxious desire on his part to advance those placed under his tuition, to merit the continuance of public support. No. 8, Cambria Place, and at Mr. Newman's Music Reposi- tory, .59, High-street, Newport. CHEPSTOW FLOWER SHOW. THE COMMITTEE beg to give Notice, that at their Show on the 14th September next, they will award a Silver Cup, value £ 5 5s. Od. for the best device of any character, open to amateurs only. JOHN F. HARTLAND, Secretary. GOOD KEEP FOR CATTLE, ON the MARSHES, Newport, TO BE LET, on reasonable terms.—Apply to Mr. MOSES SCAKD, Courtybella. Farm, Newport. MANAGER. WANTED, a qualified and experienced Person to super- intend the manufacture of Tin Plates, who has influ- ence over good and steady workmen, and can, if lequired, Contract for the Mill and Finishing department; where two, if not three, Mills, will be kept going. Apply, by letter, to W. 300, MONMOUTHSHIRB MERLIN, Mentioning qualification and terms. TO COAL AND IRON MINE PROPRIETORS. WANTED, A SITUATION AS COLLIERY VIEWER AND MINERAL SURVEYOR. THE advertiser has had 22 years' experience in superin- tending extensive Coal and Iron Mines, in England and Wales and is practically acquainted with Surveying and levelling; making Plans and Sections; and Ventilating Col- lieries, upon an extensive scale. Most satisfactory reference can be given. Address J. W. R., at the Printer's. TO BREWERS. WANTED, a^Person who thoroughly understands Brewing and Storing BEER, to take the management of that department, at an Old Established Inn.—None need apply who cannot be well recommended. For further particulars apply to A.B., Post-office, Brecon. August 11,1852. MEHTHTTR TYDFIL UNION. TO SURVEYORS, VALUERS, &c. THE Guardians of this Union are desirous of appointing a Valuer to value the parish of Aberdare, in the county of Glamorgan, for the purposes of the Poor's rate. The parish contains about ten miles of railway, including two chief stations, and about four miles of canal; three iron works (containing ten blast furnaces), about twelve collieries, about 2,000 cottages, and about 800 other dwelling houses. The total number of separate assessments is 3,039. The acreage is 16,858 acres, of which 700 arable, 8,600 1,100 wood, and the rest mountain, &c., and the population (census 1851) 14,998. Further information may be had of Mr. HOWELL WIL- LIAMS, Assistant Overseer, Aberdare, or of the undersigned. Apply by letter (prepaid), stating terms and qualifications, on or before the 3rd day of September, 1852, to FRANK JAMES, Clerk, Merthyr Tydfil. THE LATE AWFUL COLLIERY EXPLOSION AT ABERDARE. THE following is a List of Subscriptions already received for the Relief of the Twenty-nine Widows and Sixty-nine Children, who were rendered destitute by the above sad calamity:— Thomas Powell, Esq., The Gaer £ 500 0 0 J. Bruce Pryce, Esq 40 0 0 Sir J. J. Guest, Bart., M.P 20 0 0 Crawshay Bailey, Esq., M.P 20 0 0 Workmen in the employ of Thomas Powell, Esq. > 20 0 0 (first contribution) ) The Lord Bishop of Llandaff 10 0 0 The Lord Bishop of St. David's 10 0 0 Henry Austin Bruce, Esq 10 0 0 U. R. Morgan, Esq., Gadlys 10 0 0 Aberdare Iron Company 10 0 0 Werva Coal Company 10 0 0 David Williams, Esq Ynyscynon 10 0 0 David Davies, Esq., Blaengwawr 10 0 0 Workmen in the employ of David Davies, Esq. 5 0 0 Blaengwawr. ) George Lenox Conyngham, Esq- .<" 500 Nash Edwards Vaughan, Esq. 5 0 0 Messrs. Drew, Heyward, and Barron, London 5 0 0 Messrs. Henry Prichard and Co., Bristol. 5 0 0 Collected by G. L. Conyngham, Esq. 2 10 0 Rev. John Griffith, Aberdare 2 0 0 Herbert Mackworth, Esq., Inspector of Mines 2 2 0 Mr. Bethuel William. Aberdare 220 Rev. Thomas Price, Baptist Minister 2 2 0 Mr. John Morgan, Scibor Wen 2 2 0 Messrs. Noble, Cooper, and Bolton, London 2 2 0 Right Hon. John Nichol 2 0 0 J. Rowland, Esq.,Neath 2 0 0 Mr. Joseph Yeo, London 2 0 0 Mr. John Jones. Aberdare 2 0 0 E. M. Williams, Esq.. Gaeih-hall 2 0 0 D. Davies, Esq,, Bryngolwg 2 0 0 Messrs. T. and J. W. Sully, Bridgwater 2 2 0 Rev.W.Bruce 1 1 0 Messrs. T.& A. Warren, Bristol 1 l y Messrs. Lucas, Bristol 1 1 0 Ithys H. Rhys, Esq., Llwydcoed. 1 1 0 Messrs. Thomas Fripp and Thomr.s, Bristol 1 1 0 Mr. Geo. Watts, Aberdare 110 II. J. Hollier, Esq. 1 1 0 Mr. Miles Gabriel 110 Mr. John Roberts 110 Mr. Shepton, Merthyr 110 Mr. Godwin, Bristol 1 1 0 Mr. George Sully, Bridgwater 110 Mr. Daniel Davies, Abernantygwr 1 1 0 Mr. Edward Thomas, Cefn Pennar 1 1 0 Mr. Philip John, Aberdare 1 1 0 Mr. Richard Williams, Sunny Bank 110 George Smith, Esq., Aberdare 100 John Smith, Esq 100 Mr. J. Evans, Druggist 1 0 0 Mr. R. Pardoe 1 0 0 Messrs. A. & W. Walker, London 110 Mr. Lewis Davies, Hirwain 100 Messrs. James Lewis & Co., Aberdare 0 10 0 Mr. D. Davies, Abernant-y-gros 0 10 0 Rees Williams, Esq., Cefn Pennar 0 10 0 Mr. T. Price, Bristol 0 10 0 Mr. J.P., London 0 10 0 Mr. John Evans, Cardiff 010 0 Mr. W. Todd, Aberdare 010 0 Mr. Lewis Lewi« 0 10 0 Mr.EvanThnntas 0 10 0 Mr. Williams, Assistant Overseer 0 10 6 Mr. Hodges 0 10 6 Mr. A. Goccoa 0 10 6 George Stone, Cardiff 0 10 6 Morgan. Abercwm Coy 0 10 0 C. Partridge, Esq., Aberaman 0 10 0 Mr. E. Rees,Butcher 0 10 0 Mr.D. Davies. Ynyslwyd 010 0 Subscriptions under 10s 9 18 0 JE775 9 0 Further subscriptions will be thankfully received by HENRY AUSTIN BRUCE, Esq., Treasurer. Mr. I HOM AS EVANS, Hon. Sec., Aberdare. Messrs. WILK1NS & Co., Bankers, Merthyr. CIDER STORES, 3, SKINNER STREET, NEWPORT, (Two doors below the Custom House,) J. J. GALLIE& Co. HAVE just received a lot of prime and rough CIDER, JJH which they will sell at a very Reduced Price. ABDBGAVBNNV DISTRICT Or TURN- PIKE ROADS, WANTED, a Person to superintend the Collection of the W Tolls at the several Turnpike Gates within the above district. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Williams, Turnpike Road Surveyor, Abergavenny. By order of the Trustees, Abergavenny, Aug. 9, 18 2. BAKER GABB, Clerk. VISITORS TO BRISTOL. THE ANGEL INN, HIGH. STREET. H. C, ALLEN BEGS to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has taken the above old-established House, (situate within half a minute's walk of the Exchange, Post Office, Bank of England, the Shipping, &c., &c., and within five minutes' walk of the Railway Terminus) and solicits their kind patronage. Bed and Breakfast (including every charge). 2s. 6d. Private, Sleeping, and other Apartments. The London Daily and Local Papers taken in. Wine and Spirits, of the very best quality. NEWPORT RACES, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, September 2nd and i 3rd, 1852. STEWARDS. SIR CHARLES MORGAN, BARONET, Tredegar Park. CRAWSHAT BAILEY, ESQ., M.P., Aberaman. CAPTAIN F. WEST, of her Majesty's 48th Regiment. PI R ST DAY THE NEWPORT STAKES Of 10 Sovs. each, with 50 Sova. added from the Fund, for Horses of all denominations. Thiee years old, 8st.; four years, 9st. 4!bs,; five years, 10st.; six years and aged. lOst. 5lbs. A winner of any cup, plate, or sweepstakes, of the value of jE20, once in the present year, to carry 3lbs.; twice, 71bs.; three times, IOlbs.; four times, 14lbs. extra; mares and geldings allowed 31bs.; half-bred horses allowed 71 bs. Heats, about one mile and a half. The second horse to save his stake. A HURDLE RACE, Of 5 Sovs. each, with 20 Sovs. added, for horses of all denomina- tions. Three years old, 9st.; four years, lOst.4lbs.; five years list.; si* years and aged, list. 61bs. A winner once (in 1852), to carry 4!bs.; twice,7lbs.; three times, lOlbs.; and four times' Mlbs. extra. Mares and geldings allowed 3lbs.: half-bred' horses allowed 7lbs. Heats about two miles and a distance- four leaps in each beat, over strong hurdles, at least four feet high. Gentlemen riders. The winner to pay one Sovereign for hurdles. PONTYPOOL PARK STAKES, Of 5 Sovs. each, with 20 Sovs. added, for horses of all denomi. nations. Three years old, Bst. four years, 99. 4lbs. five years, lOst.; six years and aged, lOst. oibs. The conditions of extra weight for winners, the same as in the Newport Stake, with Sibii. in addition for the winner of that stake. Mares and geldings allowed 3lbs. half-bred horses, 7lbs. Heats, twice round and a distance. THE MEMBER'S PLATE, Of 5 Sovs. each, 2 forfeit, with 20 Sovs. added by CnAWSHA- BAILEY, Esq., M.P for horses of all denominations, the pro- perty of persons residing in the county ol Monmouth, or within fifteen miles of the town of Newport, on the 1st July last. To be handicapped by the stewards, or whom they shall appoint; and the weights to be declared at the King's Head, Newport. by Ten o'clock on the morning of the race. Heats, twice round and a distance. SECOND DAY. THE TREDEGAR PARK STAKES, Of 5 Sovs. each, with 25 Sovs. added from the fund, for horses of all denominations. Weights and conditions the same as the Newport Stakes. The winner of the Newport or Pontypool Park Stakes to carry 71bs, extra; a winner of both, 1 libs, extra. THE INNKEEPERS' HURDLE RACE, Of 3 Sovs. each, with 15 Sovs. added, for horses of all denomi- nations. Three years old, 99t.; four years, 10st.4lbs.; five years, lIst.; six years and aged, 11st. 61bs. A winnerofany race once (in 1852,) to carry 41 bs.; twice, 71bs.; three r times, lOlbs.; and four times. 14lbs extra. Mares and geld. ings allowed 31bs. half bred horses allowed 71bs.; and horses bred by, or bona fide the property of persons residing in the counties of Monmouth, Glamorgan, or Brecon, before t).e 1st of July last, allowed 51bs. Gentle- men riders, allowed 51bs. Heats,twice round and a distance. The winner to pay one sovereign fnr hurdles. HACK STAKES, Of 2 Sovs. each, with 15 Sovs. added, for horses (never winners, bona fide the property of persons residing in the town of Newport, or within twelve miles of it, and in the owners possession on or before the 1st of July last. Heats, twice round, and a distance. Conditions the same as the Handicap of the first day. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE HUNT CUP, Of 5 Sovs. each, 3 forfeit, with 20 Sovs. added, for horses bona fidebelonging to Members of the M. H. C., Gentlemen Hunt- ing with Sir Charles Morgan, Bart., and Officers stationed in the South Wales District, and in the owners'possession on or before the 1st of July last. Horses to be entered with the Clerk of the Course, at the King's Head, Newport, and the forfeit paid, by Two o'clock in the Afternoon of Saturday, the 14th of August instan Weights to be declared in the MERLIN of the 20th August. Over hurdles. Twice round and a distance. Gentlemen riders. LADIES' PLATE, Of 15 Sovs., with a Handicap of 3 Sovs. each forced to winning horses, except Member's, Monmouthshire Hunt, and Hack Stakes—open to beaten horses. Heats twice round and a distance. To be handicapped by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Weights to be declared within half an hour after the Innkeepers' Hurdle Race is run. A PONY RACE, Of 5 Sort., 10s. entrance. Ponies not to exceed 13 hands in height. CONDITIONS.—Three reputed horses, bona fide the property of different persons,tostart for eaoh race, or the public money will not bearded. Horses to be entered, and stakes paid, for the first day's races, between the hours of Twelve and Two o'clock in the Afternoon of Tuesday, the 24th of August instant, with the Clerk of the Course, at the King's Head, Newport, and for the second day's races, except the Ladies' Plate, at the same place, on the evening of the first race day. Horses for theMember's Plate to he shewn, lor the purpose of being handicapped, between Eight and Nine o'clock on the morning of the first day's race and horses for the Hack Stakes to be shewn, to be handi- capped, at the King's Head, Newport, at Nine o'clock on the morning of the second day's races.-No horse will be allowed to start unless ridden in colours, and the colcurs named at the time of entry, nnder a penalty or one sovereign to the race fund.—No booth or standing to be erected on the race courre, unless by a subscriber of one guinea.—Horses to be plated by smiths only who are subscribers of one guinea, acd to stand at an inn or stables of a person who is a subscriber of at least oneguinea, or will be disqualified, although winners.—All disputes to I e settled by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, and their decision to be final.-Each horse to pay five shillings entrance, five shillings for scutes and weights, and the winner of each race one guinea.—The riders to be at the scales at Twelve o'clock, and start precisely at One, at which time all horses at the post wiil positively be started.—Half an hour to be allowed between each heat, and no delay after the second bell.-Each jockey will be required to walk and canter his horse past the stand at least once between saddling and starting, and each jockey failing to do so, will be fined one sovereign.-Apptication for ground, booths, &c., to be made to Mr. Moses Scard, Couri- y-bella Farm, occupier of the ground, on orbefore Saturday, the 1 of August instant.—Ou no account will any gambling booths or tables be allowed and all dogs found on the course will he destroyed.-AII objections to be given in writing to the stewards.— Gentlemen riders aitowed 6lbs. By older of the Committee, J. JENKINS, Clerk of the Course. Ordinaries.—First Day, at the King's Head Hotel; Second Day. at the Westgate Hotel. Dated August 2nd, 1852. W. COMPTON, TEA DEALER AND PROVISION FACTOR, FEELS confidence in soliciting the support of his Friends A. and the Public, who are anxious to procure Groceries of first-rate quality, at moderate prices. W. C. also invites particular attention to his celebrated BREAKFAST BACON, The superior quality of which is so well known, that it needs no comment. 58, High-street, Newport. NOTICE. 1 HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that I will not be answerable for any Debt, or any other transaction, tiiat my Wife, Mary Ann Beddoe, may incur, from this Twelfth day of August, 1852. JOSEPH "BEDDOE. Witness, W. JONES. Blaenavon, August 12, 1852. TO MARINERS. ACCIDENTS AT SEA. rpllE MARITIME PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COM* X PANY grant Assurances to Mariners and others, against every kind of Accidental Death at Sea, Assurances are granted for the voyage—for a period of six months—or by the year—and with or without a provision for compensation in the event of a serious accident, which does not terminate fatally. PREMIUMS TO ASSURE JE100 ox A SINGLE LIFE. IN STEAM SHIPS. Without Compensation. One Year Six Months. Captains, Mates,&c.,&c. 10s Od 5s 6d Seamen 13s 6d 7s 6d With Compensation. One Year Six Months, Captains, Mates, &c.,&c. 12s 6d 7s Od Seamen 15s 6d 8s 6d IN SAILING SHIPS. Without Compensation. One Year Six Months. Captains, Mates, &c.,&c. 12s Od 6s 6d Seamen 15s Od 8s Od With Compensation. One Yea S x.Month Captains, Mates, &c.,&c. 15s 0d 8s 6d Seamen 18s Od 10s Od Applications for Prospectuses, Assurances, Agencies, &c to be addresed to the Offices of the Company, 4, Moorgate- street, London. R- G. ERLAM, MANAGER. N.B.-Passengers are particularly invited to inspect the Rates of Premium expressly prepared for them by this Company. AGENTS. NEWPORT-S. S. PHILLIPS. Bristol—B. Hancock, Custom House. *< Ditto.—E. Jones, Pill. A -moml -.ø MONMOUTHSHIRE RAILWAY AND CANAL COMPANY. THIS Company is desirous of receiving TENDERS for the supply and delivery on the Company's Wharf, at Newport, of 12,000 half-round Larch Sleepers, one-fifth 9 feet 10 inches by 5 inches, and four-fifths 9 feet by 9 inches, by 41 inches. Tenders to be sent in to this Office, not later than the 1st of September next. (By order) GEO. HARRISON, Canal Office, Chief Cl«k. Newport, August 7,1852. TArr VALE RAILWAY. GENERAL HALF-YEARLY MEETING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the oext General Half-Yearly Meeting of the Proprietois of this Company will be held, pursuant to Act of Parliament, at the WHITE LION HOTBL. Bristol, on THURSDAY, the 19th instant. The Chair to be taken at One o'clock precisely. WALTER COFFIN, Chairman. The Transfer Register will be closed from Wednesday, the llth instant, until after the holding of the said General Meeting. E. KEN WAY, Secretary. Cardiff, August 3, 1S52. EMIGRATION TO UNITED STATES. JGL FOR NEW YORK, jfeSdELe Direct from the Newport Docks. ~TPfl«r To Sail on or about the 8th September next, THE very supeiior, fast sailing, American Ship, "NEW ENGLAND," A 1,1500 tons burthen. R. P. ALEANSON, Commander. For particulars of passage, apply to Messrs. G. W. JONES & Co., Licensed Passenger Brokers, or Mr. JOSEPH ELLIOTT, Bute.street, Cardiff. EMIGRATION FROM NEWPORT, DIRECT FOR NEW YORK. r-p The fine A.l. American Ship JggL "MORO CASTLE," 800 Ions Burthen, J&RAGIY CAPTAIN BISHOP, Will Sail about the 20ih Instant. TIIIS fine Ship, having unrivalled accommodations for Cabin and Steerage Passengers, presents a favourable oppor- tunity to persons desirous of emigratinc. For terms, apply to the Captain on Board, Newport Dock; to J. N. KNAPP and CO., Licensed Passenger Brokers, Pill- gwenlly. Newport; or KNAPP, JENKINS, and CO., Bute Docks, Cardiff. August 10th, 1652. tL AUSTRALIA AND THE GOLD REGIONS. FOR MELBOURNE AND PORT PHILIP DIRECT. To SAIL PROM BRISTOL THE LAST wsek IN AUGUST. Tg, The Fine Fast-sailing First-class /SEck British-built. Uarque "KYLE," 600 Tons Burthen, and Coppered. THE fittings of this Ship will be surpassed by none of those that have already, or are about to sail for Australia, whilst every improvement and additional means of comfort to the Passengers, will be availed of. This Vessel has lofty 'tween Decks and a full Poop Cabin, and is in every way well adapted for the conveyance of passen- gers, having been built expressly for the East India trade. She will carry an experienced Surgeon, and be despatched un. der the directions of her Majesty's Emigration Agent. The rates of passage are as folios- Chief Cabin, £ 45; Second Cabin, £ 30; Third Cabin, jgl6. For further particulars apply to GEORGE GRANT, Licensed Passenger Broker, 23, Clare-street, BristoL THE AUSTRALIAN LIND OF PACKETS. TO SAIL ON THE 15rx OF AUGUST, FOR PORT PHILIP AND SIDNEY, T"3. The splendid Fast-sailing A l Frigate and /Pot» Clipper-built British Ship Mffm CHASELEY, Bab 1000 tons burthen, P. SLAUGHTER, Commander, T (Who is well acquainted with the trade.) HIS ship is a favourite with the passengers in the Australian trade from London, from which place she^ has made the passage to Australia in 84 days. Her accommodations are unequalled; her provisions will be of the very best quality; she will carry an experienced surgeon and will be despatched under the superin- tendence of H M. Emigration Officer. Early deposits will secure priority of berths. The poop accommodations of this ship are not surpassed by those of any vessel on the berth. Two of the cabins are still disengaged, for which immediate application is necessary. For further particularsr,pply to the Owner, Mr. WILLIAM BRICE, or to BR I C E. FRIEND, and Co 4, Goree piazzas. Liverpool. A splendid A I clipper Ship will, succeed to sail in September. The COSMO is now in the Port of Bristol, and will be des- patched punctually to the time stated below. rj* EMIGRATION TO AMERICA. JM&B FROM BRISTOL FOR NEW YORK. StVSiS: To Sail the 3rd September, 1852, The regular trading, British-oak built, coppered, and copper-fastened Ship COSMO, 650 Tons (Standing at Lloyd's equal to First Class), WILLIAM OUTBRBBIDGE, Commander. The Second Cabin and Steerage accommodations of this well- known Ship will be fitted up in the usual complete and conve. nient manner, and provisions of the best quality provided, under the inspection of the Government Emigration Officer, which, together with her fast-sailing qualities, and Captain Outerbridge's kind attention during the voyage, have hitherto given such entire satisfaction, and established the COSMO a favourite with Passengers. No charge for Luggage. For terms of Passage, which will be moderate, or Freight, Apply to WILLIAM HENllY SAMPSON. (Late Wm. Cross & Son) Licensed Passenger-Broker, 45, Quay, Bristol. August 6, 1802. FROM LIVERPOOL. AUSTRALIAN PACKET-SHIP FOR MELBOURNE PORT PHILIP, Will sail positively on the 20th of August instant, The splendid American clippei Ship sSllitS "MINNESOTA," WILLIAM ALLEN, Commander, 800 tons register, 1650 tons burthen, first-class and coppered. THE attention of parties about to emigrate to Australia is called to the above ship she will be fitted up throughout in the best manner, and her dietary will be on the most liberal scale. She carries a surgeon; and, from her superior sailing qualities, is expected to make a most rapid passage. The rates of passage are moderate, and can be known by application to GUION and Co., 2, Tower-chambers, Liverpoo LINE OF PACKETS FROM LIVERPOOL TO MEL- BOURNE, PORT PHILIP, DIRECT. rg Will be despatched on the 15th of AUGUST next, jgsSrefcx magnificent New Clipper-ship sraltSr ALCIOPE, DANIEL LEWIS. Commander (who is well experienced in the trade); A. 1. at Lloyd's, coppered and copper-fastened, 1000 TONS BURTHEN. The attention of persons desirous of obtaining a quick transit to the Colony is particularly requested to this splendid vessel She has already sailed twelve knots un hour, and is expected to make one of the shortest passages ever performed by a sailing vessel. Her accommodations, both for First and Second Cabin Passengers, will be found unequalled, and the victualling on the most liberal scale. A qualified surgeon proceeds in the ship, and every attention will be paid to the comfort of the passengers. This Vessel takes no Steerage Passengers. To secure berths, immediate application will be necessary. For terms of passage, or any other information, apply to J. GRANT TAYLOR, or to JOHN S. PRICE, 5, Tower-chambers, Liverpool. A new Clipper Ship will immediately succeed the Alciope. JTP THE ZilVERPOOIi LINE PACKETS TO AUSTRALIA WmS- ESTABLISHED IN 1848. Tons. For To Sail. MEROURIUS 1000.Port Philip Aug, 20 CONSTANCE 2000 .Port Philip. Sept. 1 NEHALENNIA 1400.Port Phillip Sept. 10 These ships are all first class, and take passengers for MEL- BOURNE and GEELONG. They have superior accommodations, carry experienced surgeons, and take no steerage pastengers. Apply to JOHN S. DE WOLF and Co.; or to JAMES M WALTHEW, 9, Tower Chambers, Liverpool. The Constance has been expressly constructed for the Australian trade, and has unrivalled poop-cabin accommoda- tions. THE LIVERPOOL "WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS, JT& FOR ADELAIDE, GEELONG, MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP, "Essies AND SYDNEY. Ship. Tons. Captains. Destination. To sail. Ben Nevis, new 3000 Herron { Melb°Up"fUp' P°rt } Aug31 Bhurtpore. new.. 2000 Bainbridge..Port Philip Sept. 0 Dundonald 3000 Gillies..Melbourne & SydneyiTo follow Blanche 2000 Rudolph.. Sydney To follow The above are A.1. fast-sailing, CLIPPER-BUILT SHIPS; they are nearly all new, constructed with particular regard to strength and durability, and commanded by men of great expe- rience in the Australian trade, who will take every precaution to promote the health and comfort of passengers during the voyage. The arrangements on board each ship will be of the most complete description, and passengers may depend fully on receiving every attention and assistance required. A fully qualified Surgeon will be provided for each vessel. Parties residing at a distance can, on application by letter, revive every informatiou respecting the above ships. BertMlfor Cabin, Poop, Intermediate, and Third Cabin, can be secured by transmitting a deposit to the undersigned, PILKINGTON and WILSON, Commercial-buildings, Water-street, Liverpool. THE THISTLE LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA FROM LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE AND PORT PHILIP. To sail on the 21st August, jJfcKfek The very superior new first-class frigate-built •SEasT Ship "COVEN ANTE R," JOHN HOOD, Commander. 1274 tons register, 2,200 tons burthen. fff^HIS Ship sails fast, i» coppered and copper-fastened. The L between decks are very lofty, and the accommodation not surpassed. All the rooms are enclosed, and each family can have a separate one if required. She will also carry an experienced Surgeon, and be despatched under the inspec. tion of her Majesty's Emigration Agent. For passage apply on board, east side Canning Dock; or to the owner, DUNCAN GIBB, 31, Strand-street, Liverpool. FIRST SI EAMER.—LONDON TO AUSTRALIA. <TX. fphe magnificent new Clyde-built Iron Screw /gOL J. Steam Ship CLEOPATRA, 1,500 tons. 300 horse-power, H. R. CUMMING. Commander. Now loading in the East India Docks Will eail from LONDON for PORT PHILIP and SYDNEY, On Wednesday, the let September next. And from PLYMOUTH, On Saturday, the 4th September, Calling at the CAPE OP GOOD HOPE, and off ADELAIDE, to land Passengers, &c. Fares, including Steward'* Fees and Provisions, but not Wines and Liquors: After Saloon.80 Guineas I Second Cabin .40 Guineas Fore Saloon Guineas | Third Cabin (a few) 25 Guineas Beds, Bedding, Linen, &c., provided by the ship for all the Passengers except those in the third cabin and no expense vtill be spared to secure Provisions, Wines, Liquors, &c., of the very best quality. The Cabin Saloons and State-rooms are large and elegant, and every improvement in the arrangement, ventilation, &c., has been adopted, to secure the health, comfort, and accommo- dation of passengers. Music, Smoking, and Bath-rooms, are provided. Is furnished with Phillips's Fire Annlhilators. Will carry a Surgeon: and Stewardesses attend the Ladies' CaMn. For freight or passage, plans of cabins, &c., apply to the I Brokers in London, Messrs. Fry and DAVISON, 113, Fen- church-street; or to the Owners, M'KEAN, M'LARTY, & Co., 31, Water-street, Liverpool. jn=> The "PATHFINDER," tons AILLULJ- WILLIAM LOVELFSS, Commander, WIIL (weather permitting) LEAVE BRIDGWATER on the 16tii August next, FOR NEW YORX. Early application is necessary. JOHN ROGERS & Co., Newport, Mon. STEAM TO AUSTRALIA. NOTICE TO PASSENGERS BY THE SARAH SANDS. In consequence of extensive alterations to secure the health and comfort of Passengers, for the completion of which the contracts require an extension of time, the departure of the Sarah Sands is POSTPONED to the following dates:- From LIVERPOOL, on TUESDAY, the 14th September. From QUEENSTOWN, on SATURDAY, the 18th September When she will positively be despatched. Notice is thus early given to preclude disappointment to intending Passengers; and those who have already engaged berths will receive back their deposits, if required, on applica- tion to the Agents through whom remitted. UNDER arrangements with the "Melbourne Gold and General Mining Association." • The well-known Screw-steamer SARAH SANDS, 5«SSEs £ 1,300 Tons Register, W.C. Thompson, Commander. Will leave LIVERPOOL on the 14th of September next, Calling at QUEENSTOWN (Cove of Cork), and thence despatched on the 18th of September, via the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, for MELBOURNE and SYDNEY. On and after the 1st of September next, Passengers and Parcels may be booked for the Cape. The character of the Sarah Sands has been well established for safe and expeditious voyages. Her accommodations are spacious, and most conveniently arranged for the health and comfort of the passengers. Intermediate or Steerage passen- gers will not be taken. RATES OF PASSAGE.—In Spacious reserved State Cabins, 75 Guineas each berth; First Cabin, 5.5 to 65 Guineas; Second Cabin, 35 to 45 Guineas; Ditto Extra Berths, 30 Guineas. Children under 14 years, half-price; and those occu- pying extra berths at reduced fares. Particulars of reduction in the charges for Shareholders and Tributors of the Melbourne Association may be had on appli. cation at the Offices, or from the Agents of the Association. RETURN TICKETS, at a reduction of 20 per cent. on the Return Passage. Ordinary parcels are charged from Is. 6d. and upwards; and newspapers, periodicals, and printed books, in parcels, at Gd. per pound. Further information may be obtained on application at the Offices of the Association, No. 9, King's Arms Yard, London; to any of the Agents of the Association; Henry Brownrigg 137, Leadenhall-street, London or CHARLES ODDIE, And WM. C. THOMPSON and Co., Fenwick-chambers. Liverpool. STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BRISTOL AND NEWPORT. WT 1 Tlie New Steam Packet Company's Iron-bull r-MMW Schooners, PropeJied by Screw, THE AVON AND SEVERN, Are intended to Sail during the ensuing Week as follows:- From Beaufort'Wharf, Newport. From Bathurst Basin, Bristol. AUGUST. AUGUST. 13 Friday, 2J after 13 Friday, 4 after H Saturday 3 after 14 Saturday, 4J after f 16 Monday, SJ morn. 5J after T16 Monday, 6 morn.. 6 after +17 Tuesday, 6 morn. 5\ after +17 Tuesday, 7 morn.. 7 after »i8 Wednesday 6 after *18 Wednesday7imorn.. —— -19 Thursday, 7 after *19 Thursday, 8 morn. ——- 20 Friday, 71 morn.. —— 20 EViAaj, 9 morn. To and Fro from Bristol. t To and Fro from Bristol and Newport. rhe voyages are performed by these Boats usually under two hours, and no lonp passages are made. Fares. Screw Steamers Avon and Severti-After Cabin, Is., Fore Deck, 6d. t TheAbergavenny Mail every morning at half-past five o'clock, through Caerleon and Pontypool, to Abergavenny, Crickhowell and Brecon, and arrives in Newport every evening at seven.— Morgan and Co.'s Packet Coach leaves the Tredegar Arms and Bridge Inn daily, on the arrival of the above packets, for Usk and Abergavenny. A Coach leaves the Bridge Inn daily, on the arrival of the Packets, for Pontypool and Abersychan. Re- reshments may be had on board.. Passengers shipped and landed at Cumberland Basin, fre- TheProprietorsgive noticethatthey will notheaccountable for Passengers' Luggage, &c.; and their responsibility in respee of Goods in general is restricted by the terms of a Notice affixed fin their Offices, at Bristol and Newport. Goods regularly and punctually forwarded by careful Carriers to all parts of the country. For conditions of freight, apply at the Company's Offices, Bell Avenue, Queen Square, Bristol and Beaufort Wharf Newport. Newport and Pontypool Railway—week days. Up from Newport 9 0 a.m., 11 15 a.m:, 2 0 p.m., 5 0 p.m.,8 0 p.m. From Pontypool 7 0 a.m., 10 03. m.,12 30 p.m.,3 0 p.m.,7 0 p.m. WESFEKN VALLEYS. Up from Newport 7 0 a.m., 12 0 noon, 5 0 p.m. From Blaina and Ebbw Vale 9 0a.m.,2 15 p.m., 7 0 p.m. Whenever the time for the arrival at Newport of the first down train, will not eneble Passengers to proceed to Bristol by either of the Steam Packets, a Special Train will stal t from Pontypool (calling at all Stations) one hour before the appointed time for sailing of the Packets, and likewise when the Packets reach Newport after the departure of the last up Train, a Speoiai Train will leave one hoar after the arrival of the first Packet. JOHN BLAND. Agent. August 1st, 1852. BRISTOL AND NEWPORT STEAM PACKETS THE USK AND DART, Aire intended to ply Daily during the ensuing Week between BRISTOL and NEWPORT, af follow. From Bathurst Basin, Brittol. From Newport. AUGUST. AUGUST. 13 Fiiday 4 morn.. 31 after 13 Friday, 21 ipnrn.. 2 after H Saturday, 5 morn. 51 after 14 Saturday, 21 morn.. 3 after 16 Monday, 6 morn.. rafter 16 Monday, 5 morn. 41 after 17 Tuesday, EJ morn. Grafter 17 Tuesday, 5J morn.. 5 after 18 Wednesday, 71 morn. 18 Wednesday, 6 morn.. — 19 Thursday, 9j morn.. 8 after 19 Thursday 6 £ after,. 6J after 20 Friday. 8j morn.. —— 20 Friday, 7 morn. —— • The Packet will start from the Hotwelis on the 9th, and not frott Bathurst Basin. The "Dart" having undergone considerable improvements with regard to comfort and speed, has resumed her station. iggf A Waiting ltoom is provided opposite the landing placf at the Hotwelis. where Passengers are taken on hoard free of charge, about twenty minutes after the time stated in the bills for sailing from Bathurst Basin. Fares-After Cabin, Is.; Fore-deck, 6d. Dogs. Is each. Four- wheel Carriage, 18s; Two-wheel ditto, or light Phaeton, for one Horse, 8s; if for two Horses, 10s Horses each, 5s Two- wheel Carriage, or light Phceton,drawn by one Horse only, with one Passenger, 12s Horse and Rider, 6s.—Befreshments may be had on Board. N OTICE.-Goods, Packages, Parcels, &c., must be delivered at Messrs. Hartnell'sWareliouse, St. Stephen's Avenue, Bristol, two hours (at least) before the time stated for the sailing of the Packet,and at Kownham-Whaif, Hotwelis, one hour before the time of sailing, to insure their being forwarded. Williams's Packet Coach daily, from the Carpenter's Arms Newport, on the arrival of these Packets, through Caerleon and Usk, to Abergavenny. Crickhowell, and Brecon, and from the Golden Lion, Abergavenny, three hours befoiethe time of sail- ing for Bristol.—I he following coaches leave the King's Head Hotel, Newport, as follows The Abergavenny Mail every morn. ing at half-past five o'clock, through Caerleon and Pontypool, to Abergavenny, Crickhowell, and Brecon, and arrives in Newport every evening at seven o'clock. 'I he Brynmawr and Nantyglo AIKJI every morning at halNpast five o'clock, through Risca, vAbercam, Ne«thridge, Blackwood, and Tredegar, leaving Brynmawr at half-past two, and arrives in Newport at seven P.M. The South Wales Railway Trains leave Newport far Swansea at 4 10, a.m.; 7 45, a.m. 10 55, a.m.; 145,p.m. 4 40. p.m. and 7 15, p.m., and arrive at Newport from Swan- sea, at 8 35, a.m.; 10 45, a.m.; 1 15, p.m.; 3 45, p.m. 6 56, p.m., and 8 30, p.m.—The Western Valleys leave New- port for Blaina at 7 0, a.m. 12, noon and 5 0. P-M A ri-d leave Blaina for Newpoit at 9 0, a.m.; 2 30,p.m.. and 7 0, p.m. Trein* leave Newport for PontypooJ at 9 0 a.m.,11 15 a.m., 2 0 p.m., 5 0 p.m., 8 0 p.m., and leave Pontypool for Newport at 7 0 a.m., 10 0 a.m., 12 30 a.m., 3 0 p.m., and 7 0 p.m. A Train leaves, daily for Cwmbran. Pontnewydd, Pontrhy- dyrun, and Pontypool on the arrival of the Packets, and arrives in Newport from Pontypool calling at the same Sta- tions, in time tor the sailing of the Packets. Packet Offices, Rownham Wharf, Hotwelis, Bristol, and Rodney Wharf, Newport JOHN JONES, Agenl