Monmouthshire Merlin

MESSES, TOOGOOD & BECKINGHAM' RAILWAY WAGGON BUILDERS, SOUTH WALES WAGGON WORKS, Newport, Monmouthshire. N.B.—Repairs by Contract for a Term of Years. DAVID DUNCAN, RAILWAY POINTS and CROSSINGS MANUFACTORY, OAK FOUN- DRY, OAKENSHAW, near WAKEFIELD, Yorkshire, and HOPE FOUNDRY, NEWPORT, MON. PRIVATE ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE, at WHITCHURCH, near Monmouth. MR. MILLARD, SURGEON, & RESIDENT PROPRIETOR, (licensed 1834), has Vacancies for either sex. Terms moderate. FOR GOOD & USEFUL IRONMONGERY go to ASTON'S, 139, COMMERCIAL-STREET, New- port, and 4, HIGH-STREET, Birmingham. BERLIN BLACK CAST FENDERS, WITH wrought Plate Bottoms, commencing at Is. 6d. each, at.&STO.N"S, 139, COMMERCIAL-STREET. KNIVES AND FORKS FOR THE MILLION. A GOOD STOCK of IVORY, SELF and BLACK TIP, STAG and SCALETANG, at ASTON'S, 139, COMMERCIAL-STREET, commencing at S- 3d. the single dozen. JOHN G. WILLIAMS, ROPE, TWINE, SACK AND BED-SACKING MANUFACTURER, 43, COMMERCIAL-ROAD, NEWPORT. BEST HOPS, Is. 9D. per lb.; large Quan- tities less price. Apply to W. R. MATTHEWS and Co., 19, Commercial-street, Newport, Mon. SIR WILLIAM BURNETT'S DISINFECTING FLUID. FOR the destruction of OFFENSIVE SMELLS in HOUSES, ON BOARD SHIPS, and for the PREVENTION of CHOLERA, has now become so VALUABLE that none should be without it. It is the Only Disinfectant used on board HER MAJESTY'S SHIPS, at the HOSPITALS OF SCUTARI, and at the CAMP IN THE CRIMEA. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists, and at the Office, 18, Cannon Street, London Bridge, in gallons 5s., quarts 2s., pints Is., half-pints 6d. each. N.B.—The public are cautioned against AN IMITATION of this article. RAILWAY WAGGONS, COMBINED AND RAIL- WAY WHEELS, GOODS' CRANES, &c. MR. JAMES MURPHY is prepared to supply Wagons, Railway or Combined Wheels, Rubber Springs, Drawbars, &c., at a short notice. Broad and Narrow-guage Locomotive Carriage and "agon Wheels, repaired and turned on their axles. Several Wrought-Iron Goods' Cranes, of the most ap- proved construction, capable of lifting Two to Three Tons, ready for delivery. Dock-street, Newport, July, 1854. HARVEST IMPLEMENTS. GENTLEMEN AND FARMERS RE- quiring Articles for the present Harvest, had better give their orders at once to J. S. STONE, who will guarantee their delivery in time. CATALOGUES SENT POST FREE' Show Rooms, June 21st, 1855, Newport, Mon. GlDER STORES, 3, SKINNER-STREET. J J. GALLIE & Co., in returning thanks • to the Public for past favours, beg to inform that they have just received a quantity of Prime HEREFORD, DEVON, and SOMERSETSHIRE CIDER, which they are now selling at their usual low prices. Newport, April 26th, 1855. THOMAS T. DAVIES, HAULIER and LIME MERCHANT, NO. 3, CHARLES-STREET, NEWPORT, begs to return his sincere thanks to his numerous Customers for their kind support during the past, and begs to solicit a continuance of their favours for the future. Best ABERTHAW LIME constantly on Sale at Malpas Kiln, or delivered to order to any part. e" All Orders punctually attended to. CIDER STORES, STOW HILL. SIMEON SCARD respectfully invites the attention of his numerous Friends to his Stock of Prime HEREFORD, DEVON, and SOMERSETSHIRE CIDER, which he can with confidence recommend as being of first-rate quality. He has also some good Cider, suit- able for harvest purposes. 1 QQ /COMMERCIAL ST., NEWPORT. XOt/J V_y AAFRED ASTON, IRONMONGER, has on Sale a good selection of WIRE DISH COVERS, at the following low Prices :-Small, Is. 4ù.; Middle, 2s. and large, 2s. 6d. Also every other description of Furnishing and General Ironmonery, at the smallest remunerating profit. MONEY. THE BRIDGWATER MUTUAL BUILD- ING SOCIETY are prepared to advance from £ 50 to 25OW on Freehold or Leasehold Security, to be repaid "^PPLYKTS^C. GRIMES, 4, Dock-street, Newport. 01 0° MILNERS' HOLDFAST & FIRE- RESISTING SAFES (non-conducting and vapourising), with all the improvements, under then- Quadruple Patents of 1840 51-54 and 18oo including their Gunpowder Proof Solid Lock and Door (without which no safe is secure.) THE STRONGEST, BEST, AND CHEAPEST SAFEGUARDS EXTANT. MILNERS' PHCENIX(212°)SAFE WORKS, LIVER- POOL, the most complete and extensive in the world. Show-rooms, 6 and 8, Lord street, Liverpool. London Depot, 47A., Moorgate-street, City. Circulars free by post. THOMAS AND WILLIAMS, MARBLE SLATE, and STONE WORKS, near NEWPORT BRIDGE, beg to acquaint the Public that they have Opened a Yard at the above place, where they intend to carry on the business in all its branches. Marble, Slate, and Stone Chimney Pieces, Monuments, Tombs, &c., will be constantly kept on hand for in- spection, and made to order, at moderate charges. FOR SALE, or HIRE, FOUR CANAL BOATS, either at Newport or Cardiff. Apply to JOHN RIXON, Ruperra-street, next door to the London Porter House. C TOWNSEND, FISHMONGER, POULTERER, c o and EGG MERCHANT, adopts this public mode of expressing his sincere thanks to the numorous Families and Customers in general, who have favoured him with their orders. He begs leave to state, that having made arrangements with London Fish Establishments, and the dealers at some of the leading ports in the WT est. of England and South Wales, he is constantly supplied with Flsh of the very best qualities in season, and which, from the large quantities he receives, he is enabled to supply upon moderate terms. The extent of his business in Poultry and Eggs, has induced very careful attention on the part of C. T., to secure a constant supply of well-fed and fresh goods. Skinner-street, 20th August, 1855. O'BRIEN'S LYTERCANTILE AND MATHEMATICAL -ITJL DAY & EVENING SCHOOLS, CROSS HOUSE, STOW HILL. Day Schools from Nine to Twelve, and from Two to half-past Four o'clock. Evening Schools will be opened on MONDAY, the 3rd of September next. Hours of attendance, Seven to Nine o'clock. Evenings—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. A Dancing School will be opened on TUESDAY, the 4th of September next. Evenings—Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours of attendance—Tuesdays, Seven to Nine; Thursdays, Seven to Ten o'clock. This School will be Superintended by Miss O'BRIEN. The number of Pupils will be limited. Newport, 21st August, 1855. T HATS AND CAPS AT REDUCED PRICES. W JACK is now SELLING OFF NRIVLLA%~THE,*EMAIADER OF HIS SUMMER STOCK, premises M 3 extensive alterations in the shop and NO- COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT. X A £ SILURIAN LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, 693, NEWPORT, MON. LAYING THE 10UN I) ATIONSTONE OF A NEW MASONIC HALL. THIS Interesting Ceremony will take place on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, under the Pre- sidency of the P.G.M. Col. Tynte, M.P. and the D.P.G.M. J. E. W. Rolls, Esq. The Brethren of the Craft generally are respectfully solicited to attend on the above occasion, to impart all possible eclat to this imposing ceremony. The Lodge will be opened at 10 a.m., at the Town Hall; and after the stone is laid, the Brethren will dine together. Tickets, 5s. each, to be had of the Secretary. By Order of the Building Committee, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary. 16, Dock-street, Newport, Mon., 28th July, 1855. PIC NIC NEAR DUCKPOOL. MR. BAULCH begs to announce that he purposes holding TWO PIC NICS in a field oppo- site Duckpool Farm, Caerleon-road-the first (select) on WEDNESDAY, the 29th; and the second (public) on THURSDAY, the 30th. Fruit in abundance.—A Band in attendance. Tickets-Is. 6d., select-Is. public to be had of Mrs. BAULCH, Newport Market at Mr. PITT'S, Stationer; at Newport Bridge Turnpike Gate and at Mr. BAULCH'S, Caerleon. CAUTION. rflHE Public are hereby again Cautioned against Persons in this town who are in the practice of taking Orders for Guinness's Porter, and executing those Orders with other inferior Porter, which they represent to be Guinness's. CHARLES SMITH begs to remind his Friends, and the Public at large, that he is Messrs. Guinness and Co.'s Sole Consignee for Newport and the greater part of the County of Monmouth and that all Porter sold as Guinness's, and not supplied by him, is spu- rious. Those who send it out show their conscious- ness of its inferiority by thus dishonestly using ano- ther person's name to enable them to pass it off. C. SMITH avails himself of this opportunity to nform those who have recently come to reside in the neighbourhood, that he has constantly on hand, in first-rate condition, GUINNESS'S EXTRA STOUT PORTER, BASS'S & ALLSOPP'S BITTER ALE AND BURTON ALE, THE NOTED STOGUMBER ALE, AND THE CHOICBST DEVONSHIRE AND HEREFORD CIDER, any of which may be had in Caskor Bottle; and ROY'S SCOTCH ALE, 'J AND RED PEAR AND SQUASH PERRY, in Bottle; also LANE'S CORK DRAUGHT PORTER, BATH AND BRISTOL OLD BEER, ALE, &e,, and SCHWEPPE'S SODA-WATER & LEMONADE. C. S. is quite sure that to those who know him, he need say nothing respecting the goodness of those things that he sells; but he begs to assure those to whom he may be a stranger, that they may rely upon every article that he sends out being strictly what it is called, and perfectly pure and unadulterated. Bane's Well-road, Newport, June 21st, 1855. LEA & PERKINS' CELEBRATED PRONOUNCED BY JF EXTRACT of a LETTER CONNOISSEURS, RF FROM a MEDICAL TO BE THE JRV GENTLEMAN at Madras, TO BE THE JBLK to Ms Brother at 'ONLYGOOD SAUCE" WORCESTER, May, 1851. "Tell LEA & PERRINS AND APPLICABLE TO that their SA UCE is highly esteemed in India AND ,« FLVERY VARIETY IGGGFT MY °PMIOT«U mo« palatable STS WELL A* THA OF DISH. |G|| most wholesome sauce that ismade.11 W ORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Sold tmivemlb by the principal dealenln Sauoe*. THE J; BRITISH HONG KONG TEA COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1842. THE high estimation which the Teas and Coffees supplied by this Company have acquired with the public, for those unequalled delightful and wholesome qualities which strengthen the digestive organs, calm the nervous system, clear theintellect, and exhilarate the whole frame this, and the immense trade they are conducting through their agencies, in every part of the kingdom, place the Company at the head of all similar establishments, whatever may be their pretensions. The Teas are in catty packages of Two Ounces, Quaater Pound, Half-Pound, and One Pound, at 3s. 4d., 3s. 8d., 4s 4s. 4d., and 4s. 8d. per lb. DELICIOUS COFFEES, Is., Is. 2d., Is. 4d.,andls. 8d. per lb., in packages of Two Ounces, Quarter Pound, Half- Pound, and One Pound. ONE HUNDRED MORE AGENTS ABE NOW REQUIRED. For Terms, apply to THOMAS STRAND, Manager, 14, Little Tower-street, London. AGENTS FOR Cwmavon John Davis. Pontypool W. G. Golding,Watch-maker, Goorge-street Monmouth F. Bourne, Grocer, St. Mary's-street. Caerleon Mrs. E. Matthews, grocer. Caermarthen.D. L. Mortimer, druggist, Cross. St. David's. Ebenezer Williams, druggist, &c. Cardigan Jas. Clougher, bookseller, near the Town- Pembroke Dock. AV. H. Lewis, draper, Pembroke-street. Builth I\ P Gwillim, draper. Ditto Mrs. J. Jones, Shop, West-end, near Turnpike. ■ e £ \WCVTY AND SA.,1f. PROPERLY USED, Are tlte only really effective and safe remedies in Nervous, Functional, and Rheumatic Disease. on MEINIG'S ELECTRO- F»R4TH«IRJAT011 AND DAPHNE MARINA SALT TAINS iiv?'r?0ST~^REE' OR gratis from all Depdts), con- S M 600 (5AS1ES OF CURES for the last 18 months !|(L]RR,^NN-^I(U-LE!IAN 1 AD(LRESSES»- After experience so over- 0, is the height of folly in persons suffering, to NPRIOM-P5 TML TT8 U3E ? remedy which has Science, EX- JII IL 'I T oas°TI in its favour, and is so easily appli- cable that a child may Use it. pRICE, 5s. upwards, accord- 3 L°,P<?.ERER^.FFVT!+'VLT^F?U DIRE<=tionsfor use the Salt, 6d. 213i- IF VAHPLAUFAR Consultations in private or other cases MEN' &C-» MAY BE directed Loudon. MEINIG, 44, Notting Hill Square, Agents for NEWPORT: Messrs. JENKINS and CHERRY, Druggists, Commercial-street, where the Generators may be freely tested, and WHO have always a stock on hand of the Electro-Generators, and the Daphne Marine Bathing Salt. Bathing Salt. & PRESERVATION OF GAME. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the GAME uponithe Property of His GRACE THE DUKE of BEAUFORT, in the parishes of Raglan and Llandenny, as well as in Chepstow Park and Wentwood, is strictly preserved and all persons found trespassing thereon, in pursuit of Game, will be prosecuted. OSMOND A WYATT. Troy House, 22nd August, 1855. EAST INDIA HOUSE, 22nd August, 1855. THE Court of Directors of the East India Company DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that the Finance and Home Committee will be ready, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 5th September next, to receive Pro- posals in writing, sealed up, from such persons as may be willing to supply the Company with PIG IRON; and that the conditions of the said Contract may be had on application at the Secretary's Office, where the Proposals are to be left any time before Eleven o'clock in the Fore- noon of the said 5th day of September, 1855; after which hour no Tender will be received. J. D. DICKINSON, Deputy Secretary. BONUS. Policies effected on the Participating Scale before the 31st of December next, will be entitled to share in four-fifths of the profits, to be divided at the close of the present year. NEW EQUITABLE ASSURANCE COM- PANY, incorporated by Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vict., cap. 110. ChiefOffice-449, Strand, London. Branch Office-Savings Bank, Worcester. Policies Indisputable. Capital, £ 100,000. TRUSTEES. Sir James Duke, Bart., Alderman, M.P. Sir Charles Hastings, M.D., D C.L. William Fergusson, Esq., F.R.S. George James Guthrie, Esq., F.R.S. DIRECTORS. SIR CHARLES HASTINGS, M.D., D.C.L Chairman GEORGE. BEAMAN, ESQ., M.D., F.R.C.S., Deputy- Chairman. M, THOMPSON, Secretary. The progress of the Company, from its commencement joined tabled—6 1S AT A GLAUCE **THE SAB" Numberof 0 Policies issued. assured. Annual Prems. 1851 301 98,500 3439 0 1 1852 677 278,885 10608 12 2 1853 1,025 413,785 15,836 3 6 1854 1,282 500,165 18,750 13 3 Mutual Assurance. Policies payable to the assured them- selves. All descriptions of Life Assurance business trans- acted, and every facility given for payment of premium. Half-credit premiums. Annuities and Endowmentsgranted. No entrance fees, and all medical fees paid by the Direc- tors. Prospectuses, Forms for Proposals, and further informa- tion, may be had at either Office, or of the Company's agents. AGENTS. NEWPORT—Mr. T. J. Jones, Chemist; W. R. Graham, accountant; J. G. H.Owen, Esq. H. Suffell, Esq. MON- MOUTH—Mr. T. J. Thomas, 5, High-st. CHEPSTOW—Mr. H. Miles, schoolmaster. ABERGAVENNY—Mr. J. Michael. Applications for Agencies are requested. ESTABLISHED EXPRESSLY FOR MARINERS. MARINE LIFE AND CASUALTY MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Offices, 60, FENCHURCH-STREET. TRUSTEES. Sir James Matheson, Bart., M.P. Major Moore, East India Company. Capt. Mangles, Director of the Royal Mail.andof the Australasian Pacific Mail Steam PAOKSET COMPANIES. Duncan Dunbar, Esq. DIRECTORS. Chairman P. D. Hadow, Esq., Director of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. Deputy Chairman—Capt. Mangles, -Director of the Royal Mail and of the Australasian Pacific Mail Steam Packet Companies. N. B. Acworth, Esq., Director of the General Screw Steam Shipping Company. James Allan, Esq., Director of the Peninsular and Ori- ental Steam Navigation Company. Samuel Cunard, Esq., British and North American Mail Steam Packet Company. Capt. George Denny, H.E.I.C.S., 29, Great St. Helen's. William Fane De Salis, Esq., Director of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.' Capt. W. H. Hall, R.N., Managing Director of the Sailors' Home Institution. James Hartley, Esq., Director of the City of Dublin, and British and Irish Steam Packet Companies. Joseph Malcomson, Esq., Portlaw, Waterford, Director of the Cork and Waterford Steam Packet Companies. Robert Rodger, Esq., Tunbridge Wells, British and North American Mail Steam Packet Company. Capt. Henry Shuttleworth, Director of the General Screw Steam Shipping Company Arthur Anderson, Esq., Director of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. Auditors-W. S. Lindsay, Esq., M P.; C. R. Colman, Esq. Secretary and General Manager W. C. Morgan. Assistant Manager—Henry Heath. Established for Assuring the Lives of, and Granting Superannuations to, Officers and Seamen of the Naval and Mercantile Marine. Assuring the Lives of Passengers by Steam and Sailing Vessels. Assuring Baggage and Personal Effects, and for General Life Assurance in all its branches. All particulars as to Rates, &c., may be obtained at the Offices of the Society. JONES, BROTHERS, and CO., Agents for Newport, Great Dock-street. To SOLI TORS, LAND AGENTS, AND OTHERS, T POSSESSING LOCAL INFLUENCE. ™ LAW UNION FIRE AND LIFE Agents in snmn C0.^?ANY IS desirous to appoint thfsecretarTwnf ^HE PRLNCIPAL Towns in England and Agents, Managing Clerks of Solicitor F^K °D H°"SF their principals), Secretaries of Local W^NTFNS °I others of good social position in the country The Commissions allowed are liberal. XIIO AG6QC16S CLT6 OF FC\VO CLFIS^G^ vi 7 "PNKL-5 J T* • » on'tbe POLICIES?36 A§ENT IS EN'UTLE<*TO COMMIT The Law Union has a Capital of One MILLION, more than Hundred Members OMHE^E^ ^>F81' TX throughout the United Kin-dom PROFESSLON' distributed The Direction, of which Sir WM. FOSTER, Bart., is the Chairman, and JAMES PARKER. ESNNIRO -N ,V House, Essex, the Vice-Chairman, comprises Mr SERGT MANNING, Q.A.S., and other Barrister distinction, together with about thirty Solicitors of eminence The business transacted by the Company iu both Fire and Life Departments, has been very large, and the Board is confident that any energetic Agent may make his con- nexion with this Company of considerable pecuniary ad- vantage to himself. The Life Tables have been calculatell on the last return of the Registrar-General for England, and are economical. The Discount on the Duty allowed by the Government is in all cases returned to the Insured, the effect of which is to give them a return of bonus equal to 10 per cent. annually on the premiums payable upon first-class RISWI Apply to FRANK McGEDY, Secretary, 45, Pall Mall. THE OBJECTS MOST TO BE DESIRED IN EFFECTING A LIFE ASSUR\^PF- These are, PERFECT SECURITY and TIE LARGFST BENEFITS in proportion to the CONTRFBUMOIJ^ They are both fully attained in the SCOTTISH "FrYrrTT- ABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, ihSh S »Sr ?FA1^TYV™TLEAR9 standing, and possesses ACCUMU- LATED FUNDS, arising from the Contributions of Members only, to the amount of £ 910,845, and has an ANNUAL REVENUE of £ 163,394. The MUTUAL PRINCIPLE being adopted, the entire Surpluses or Profits," as ascertained Trienniallv, are allocated in addition to the sums Assured, and they present a flattering prospect to the Members. For example, the SU'N payable on a Policy for £ 1,000, effected in 1831, ia £ 1)538 6S.^ 9d., being a return of Seventy-one per cent, on the Premiums paid on middle-aged Lives, and Policies effected in later years are similarly increased. The NEXT TRIENNIAL DIVISION OF PROFITS will take place at 1st MARCH, 1856, and Policies effected previously, will receive One Year's additional Bonus over those opened after that date. < ROBT. CHRISTIE,. Manager. WILLIAM FINLEY, Secretary. HEAD OFFICE,—26, ST. ANDREW SQUARE, EDIN- BURGH. Office in London,—126, BISHOPSGATE STREET. AGENTS. NEWPORT .WM. GRAHAM, Jun., Land Agent. Cardiff Page Oblsen and Co Merchants. Pembroke .J. R. Bryant, Surgeon. Haverfordwest .Ph Ell .Merchant, T V L CHEPSTOW FLOWER SHOW. THE SECOND SHOW for this Season, -WILL be held, by the kind permission of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, in CHEPSTOW CASTLE, on TUESDAY, ^The attendance of the BAND of the COLDSTREAM GUARDS will render this show particularly attractive. Admission, by tickets only, 2s. each.-Doors open at 1.30 p.m., and closed at 5 p.m. Refreshments may be had in the Castle. The Wye Company's Steamers will leave the HOTWELLS this day, at 8 a.m, and return from CHEPSTOW at 5 p.m- The Steam Boat at the Old Passage Ferry will ply every hour in tha day. Arrangements have been made with the South Wales Railway" Company, for the issue of EXCURSION TICKETS from Carmarthen and all intermediate stations, to Chepstow, by the train leaving Carmarthen at 6 45 a.m., available for the Return Journey by the Train from Chep- stow, at 4.18 p.m; also, from Gloucester, by the Train leaving Gloucester at 10.25 a.m., and returning from Chepstow at 7.8 p.m. A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Cardiff at 10 a.m., for Chepstow (calling at intermediate Stations), returning at 8 p.m. The Great Western Railway Company will issue EX- CURSION TICKETS from Cheltenham, and all inter- mediate Stations, by the Trains leaving Cheltenham at 6 30 and 9.30 a.m., available for return by any of the or- dinary trains on that day. The Tickets for all these Trains will be issued at a single fare for the double journey to 1st and 2nd class passen^e arrangements will enable visitors to view the These arrangements enable VIsItors to view the Tubular Bridge. Wyndcliff, and Tlntern Abbey, and to return in time for the show. ■u m wishing to become Subscribers to this Societv, "r Mr-J-F- Welsh-street, Chepstow. Secretary, JQHN LEWIS BALDWYN, Honorary Secretary. PURSUANT to an Order of the High Court of Chancery, made in a Cause ROLFE against JONES the next of kin of RACHAEL MORGAN, late of Pant y Goytre, in the county of Monmouth, spinster, who died in or about the month of September, 1854, living at the time of her death, or the legal personal representatives of such of them, if any, as have since died, are by their Solicitors, on or before the 19th day of NOVEMBER, 1855, to come in and prove their claims as such Next of Kin, or le^al personal representatives, at the Chambers of the Master of the Rolls, in the Rolls Yard, Chancery Lane, Middlesex, or in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Order. MONDAY, the 26th day of November, 1855, at 12 o'clock at noon at the said Chambers, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the Claims. Dated this 16th day of August, 1855. GEO. HUME, Chief Clerk. "TTrHEREAS a Petition of HENRY W WILLIAMS, from the month of January, 1852, down to the 25th day of August, 18o3, residing at Blewitt street, in the parish of St. Woollos, in the county of Mon- mouth and from the said 25th day of August down to the 15th day of January, 1855, residing at Baneswell road, in the borough of Newport, in the said county of Mon- mouth, and during his residence there carrying on the business of a beerhouse keeper, under the sign of The Black Horse; and from the said 15th day of January, down to the 8th day of April, 1855, residing at Canal parade, in the said Borough of Newport; and now and from the said 8th day of April, residing at Tombs' Build- ings, in the Borough of Newport, aforesaid, shipwright, an Insolvent Debtor, having been filed in the County Court of Monmouthshire, holden at Newport, in the said county, and an interim order for protection from process having been given .to the said Henry Williams, under the provisions of the statutes in tbafc case made and provided, the said Henry Williams is hereby required to appear in the said Court, to be holden at Newport aforesaid, before the Judge of the said Court, on the Third day of Octo- ber next, at Twelve o'clock at Noon precisely, for his First examina ion touching his debts, estate, and effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provisions of the said statutes and Notice is hereby given, that the choice of assignees is to take place at the time so ap- P°Aliepersons indebted to the said Henry Williams, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to WILLIAM ROBERTS, ESQ, the official assignee, and the Clerk of the said Court, at his Office, at Newport, in the said county.. „ P J. DARKER, High Bailiff. ROBERT JAMES CATHCART, his Attorney. CHEPSTOW DISTRICT OF TURNPIKE ROADS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Tolls arising at the several Toll Gates within the said District, called or known by the several names here- under mentioned, will be LET BY AUCTION, to the best Bidder, at the BEAUFORT ARMS INN, in the Town of CHEPSTOW, on Wednesday, the 12th day of September, 1855, between the hours of Eleven in the forenoon and Three in the afternoon, in such lot or lots as the trustees shall then determine upon, and in the manner directed by the acts passed in the third and fourth years of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads which tolls produced last year the sev- eral sums hereunder mentioned, above the expences of collecting them. Each bidder to deposit the sum of Ten Pounds in the hands of the Treasurer or Clerk (if required), which will be forfeited in case he does not abide bv his last bidding. AV hoever happens to be the best bidder for each lot, must, at the same time, pay into the hands of the Trea- surer a deposit of Ten Pounds per cent, on the year's rent, AS a securi y that he will, within fourteen days from that time, produce sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees of the said district, or their Treasurer or Clerk, to join him in a covenant to be contained in a lease of the said tolls for the due payment of the rent by monthly in- stalments which deposit will be forfeited to the use of the trust, and the tolls re-let, on non-performance thereof-. One moiety of the expense of the said lease to be paid by the £ NCL TBE other moiety by the renter, and deducted out of the said deposit. /-N CLERK TO TBC said Trustees. Chepstow, August 8th, 1855. TURNPIKE GATES. SRIE?-?RAS°N £ 260 Tutshill 340 Crossway Green 385 Jfewnham 156 Lydney 202 Beachley 51 Rock and Fountain 68 Lansoy 44 X1506 MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, t (by the direction of Trustees for Sale), by Mr. W. J. U A.NDS, at the GREYHOUND INN, in the town of Gros- O0T on'FRLDAY, the 21st of September, 1855, at Three ^LNRK P.m., (subject to such Conditions as shall then be Loduced), all that MESSUAGE and FARM, called "THE BARN'S FARM," situate in the parish of Grosruont, in the COUNTY Monmouth, and about one mile from the town Df Grosruont, and within three miles of the Pontrilas station of the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Rail- VAT AN<^ consisting of about 102 acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, in a good state of cultivation, and now IN the occupation of George Gale. WILLIAM Llewellyn, of the Greyhound Inn, Grosmont, CAvpenter, WILL show the Property aud for further par- ticulars, apply to CORNELIUS LLOYD, Solicitor, Abergavenny. ABERGAVENNY. Carriage Horses, Carriages, Cows, Heifers, Rick of Hay, &c., for Sale. e H. PHILIPPS be..s to announce that # he has received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on the PREMISES, at Penypound, in the occupatIon of Henry Vennor, Esq., on THURSDAY, the 30th day of August, 1855, the following Valuable STOCK, h One bull. three well-bred Alderney cows, two ditto heifers, eight sheep, two carriage horses, one lady's pony, barouche, with lamps, &c. complete, dog cart, double set of Silver-mounted harness, one set of single ditto, ladies and gentlemen's saddles and bridles, driving and riding whips, cart harness, carriage jack, pikes, rakes, garden roller, stove, two saddle stands, trolley, water butt, pigs' tro«gh» garden tools, dairy utensils, cheese press, box churn, cheese cowl, milk trin, cheese vats, scales and weights, cheese rack, butter prints, five milk tins and measures, milk pans, &c. One Rick of Prime Hay, which MAY be taken off the premises. Also, the Lattermath or Grazing, FROM the day of Sale until the 25th day of December next, upon three fields, containing respectively, 8A. 28.1lP., 5A. 3B. 20P., and 3A. 2R. OP. Sale to commence punctually at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, and there will be no reserve on any lot. No. 119, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT, MON. Important and Unreserved Sale of the STOCK in TRADE and other Effects of Mr. Ellis Cutlan, Cabinet Maker, (under a Deed of Assignment for the Benefit of his Creditors). 0 "jVFESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON will SELL BY AUCTION, on the Premises, as above, on MONDAY and TUESDAY, the 27th and 28th days of August, 1855, commencing each day at One o'clock to the minute, the whole of the varied and excellent STOCK of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., of Mr. Ellis. Cutlan, Cabinet Maker. For particulars of which see the handbills. Auctioneers' Offices, 61, High-street, Newport, and Brook House, Llantarnam. August 16th, 1855. THE FINE ARTS. MESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON Iv-L have for SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT, (at very moderate prices) a small collection of OIL PAINT- INGS, amongst which will be found some fine examples of the following -Alasters:- Pritchard, Holland, Vickers, Tucker, McKinsey, Walter, V anderneer, Vanderburgb, &c., &c. Unices, 61, High-street, Newport. TOWN OF CARDIFF. Important bond fide Sale of the Extensive and Valuable STOCK-IN-TRADE of Mr. JAMES WARD, LTphol- sterer and Cabinet-Maker, Cardiff, who is retiring from Business. 1V/FR- THOMAS WATKINS is instructed by -i-L Mr. Ward to offer for absolute and unreserved SALE BY AUCTION, at his Premises, Duke-street, Cardiff, on MONDAY, the 3rd day of September, 1855, and following days, the whole of his Valuable and Extensive Assortment of Upholstery, Cabinet Furniture, and Stock- in-Trade, to which the Auctioneer begs to call the atten- tion of Purchasers, as being the most valuable and exten- sive asrortment of Furniture in the Principality. The established reputation of the Proprietor renders unnecessary any remark as to the first-rate quality of the Goods. Catalogues, price Sixpence each (to be returned to pur- chasers), may be had at the Auctioneer's Offices, three days previouslv to the Sale. CABINET DEPARTMENT. DRAWING AND DINING-ROOM FURNITURE. -17 cheffioneers and sideboards, in walnut, rosewood, and mahogany several with plate-glass backs and marble tops. 28 Loo and Card Tables, of every variety of style, in marquetrie, walnut, rosewood, and mahogany; on pillar and claw-circular and triangular blocks. 33 occasional and fancy tables, for drawing and dining-rooms, in walnut, marquetrie, and rosewood. Several telescope, Pembroke, and other dining tables. 47 easy chairs, for drawing and dining-rooms, in walnut. rosewood, and mahogany, Ger- man stuffed, and of the most novel descriptions. 18 German settees (single and double), and a great variety of sofas and couches, in damask and horsehair. 20 sets of drawing and dining-room Chairs, in walnut, rosewood, and mahogany, of the very latest styles. 30 fancy drawing- room chairs, in pearl and gold, papier mache, walnut, satinwood, and rosewood. Several most elegant and costly French Cabinets. 25 whatnots, in a variety of styles, in walnut, rosewood, and mahogany-several with plate- glass backs. Ladies' Devonports—several with patent springs, in walnut and rosewood Sutherland tea tables, in walnut, rosewood, and mahogany music stools Can- terburys several elegant papier mache tables, of the most costly description; Smee's patent reading-stands and spring-glasses, &c. 8 excellent pianofortes, by the most approved makers—several quite new. MAHOGANY BED-ROOM FURNITURE—Consist- ing of all the modern styles and most recent improve- ments a great number of Arabian, half-tester, four-post, French, and other bedsteads, all with handsome cornices and footboards; wing wardrobes; a number of chests of drawers, in various styles; marble single and double washstands and tables, with cabriolet legs; also a variety of stands and tables, with solid-shaped tops handsome Albert dressing-tables, with fixed glass and drawers; chamber cupboards a variety of styles in bedroom easy- chairs and couches bedsteps in different sizes and de- signs, with conveniences-some two and three steps; towel-horses, &c.. &c. PAINTED BEDROOM FURNITURE-A large as- sortment of wing and single wardrobes; chests of drawers; half tester, French and other bedsteads; iron ditto stands, tables; chairs; bedsteps, towel-horses, &c., &c. Also a number of mahogany hat, umbrella, and cloak stands, combined in one, quite a new style, some with marble tops, some solid mahogany a variety of richly- carved hall chairs, dinner-waggons, with patent springs Ottoman bedsteads camp stools, bagatelle boards iron chairs, bedsteads, &c &c. LOOKING-GLASS DEPARTMENT—A number of large and small rich, new design, gilt chimney glasses ditto in rosewood and satinwood, several handsome chevals about 70 dressing-glasses; a great number of ditto, with marble tops and patent movement; also a variety of fancy toilet glasses, all of the best British plate. OILCLOTH DEPARTMENT—About 400 yards of 4- fourths, 3-fourths, 5-eights, and half-yard Oilcloth, for passages also a large quantity of half-yard wide linen cloth, for stairs. CARPET DEPARTMENT-About 3000 yards of velvet- pile, Axminster. Brussels, Dutch,Venetian, Britannia, and other Carpets, with about 180 hearthrugs to match, some of the most costly description, and of the very best patterns 10 pieces of bfst quality druggetting, also plain figured diuggeting; linen crumb cloths, for rooms and stairs, of various widths and patterns. lPHJLSfERY DEPARTMENT—From 80 to 100 meet elegant table cloths, of various patterns andquality- some of the most caaste in velvet; a so plain cloths with gold borders and corners, or in green, claret, blue, and crimson, a variety in crimson and black, do. scarlet and black; a most extensive assortment of upholstery goods, such as fringes, gimps, bell-ropes, slides and tassels, silk cord and tassels for ladies' Ottoman pillows, chairs, &c. Ladies' carriage bags cocoa binding tray webb blind and picture cord float and oriel mace of every colour mattress binding carpet thread and binding Lapland rugs silk, hair, and leather buttons an immense assort- ment of Berlin slides and tassels; also blind tassels to match all colours; Silesia for window blinds ditto for fancy blinds, &c., &c., &c. DAMASK AND CHINTZ DEP AIlTJIENTS-Be- tween 60 and 70 pieces of damask, of splendid qualily silk and wool; all wool 6-4ths; ditto, fine quality, of various colours and 3-4ths of various qualities. About 80 pieces of chintz, of beautiful patterns, and excellent quality. Also French moreen, for drawing-room curtains, &C. a large quantity of the best embossed silk velvet a variety of patterns of white muslin curtains, anti-macas- sars, &c. PAPER-HANGING DEPARTMENT—20,000 pieces of paper-hangings, besides decorations, of the very latest designs; in fact. several trusses not yet opened. A large quantity of figured Indian matting-4-4ths, 3-4ths, and 5-8ths; Manilla, cocoa, and rush ditto table mats of vari- ous kinds railway wrappers a number of splendid bear- skins, lined with scarlet mohair an assortment of foot- stools in velvet and Brussels, both square and round an assortment of wool, cocoa, and fancy mats, same with red leopards' skins patent down quilts; foot carriage muffs Angola hearth-rugs; carpet-bags, &c. Ten splendid feather-beds, of the very best quality—white goose-all have been stoved and purified, in the best linen ticks. About £ 50 worth of fancy cabinet goods, jewellery, and toys. About JS200 worth of ironmongery (carving cabinet); patent mouldings wood cornice and bed-rings; maho- gany and rosewood knobs steel springs tacks horse- hair seating, in various widths Morocco and roan skins American cloth; bed-sackings, &c., &c. About t700 worth of the very best Spanish mahogany. Also, Veneers-the whole of which have been cut about three years—perfectly sound,' and full of rich figure. Among the Veneers is a large stock of Curls, some 7ft. by 2ft. wide-a strong curl running through it. Also, a quantity of rich mottled Veneers, about 12ft. by 2ft. wide. The whole of the wood and Veneers are of the very best quality. A large stock of deal Boards and Birch, cut over twelve months. The whole ef the above will be found well-worthy the attention of the trade. The whole of the Benches-one nearly-new spring Truck; one ditto quite new, without springs; and a variety of other Tools and things for carrving on the business.-As it is impos- sible to enumerate the whole in a newspaper, the forego- ing is but a portion of the Stock. The whole of the Household Furniture will be sold after the Stock-in-trade. Approved Bills, at three months, will be taken for any amount over jE30, and four months Bill, over £100. Sale will commence on Monday, September 3rd, and continue until all is sold. On the first three days, will be sold the whole of the first-class Cabinet Goods, and feather and milpuff Beds, (including Pianos, which will be sold on the 2nd day.) Fourth day-Carpets, Hearth-rugs, Chintz, Damask, and Oil-cloths. Fifth day-General Upholstery Goods, Table Cloths, &c. Sixth day -Paper-hangings. Seventh -Mahogany, Veneers, and Deals, with Workshop .cliches. Eighth day-Ironmongery, Carvings, &c., &c. The whole of the commodious and extensive premises to be let. I a; ELIGIBLE LEASEHOLD 1NVESTMENT; Commercial Street, Newport, Monmouthshire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, JL by Messrs. GRAHAM & EVANS, at the House of Mr. JOHN" LLOYD, the King's Head Hotel, in the town of Newport, on THURSDAY, the 6th day of September, 1855, at 5 o'clock in the evening, subject to such conditions of sale as will be then produced. All that MESSUAGE or Dwelling-house, Shop, Ware- house, and Premises, No. 117, Commercial-street, New- port, lately occupied by Mr. HYAM FIENBURG, as a Clothing and Outfitting Establishment, and held on Lease for a term of 21 years, of which about 19 are unexpired, and subject to the Annual Rent of £23, The above Premises, from their central situation, offer a favourable opportunity to any person desirous of possess- ing commodious business premises, in the bsst part of the Town of Newport, or for the purposes of investment they are equally worthy of attention. A portion of the purchase money may remain on secu- rity of the property, and immediate possession will be given to the purchaser. The Premises may be viewed on application to the Auctioneers, and for further particulars, application may be made at the Office of MR. GEO. BLAKEY, Solicitor, 162, Commercial street, Newport, Aug. 21, 1855. Monmouthshire. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR SALE. I TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, under a Deed of Assignment, for the Benefit of Creditors, by Messrs. GRAHAM and EVANS, at the KING'S HEAD HOTEL, Newport, Mon., on THURSDAY, the Sixth day of September, 1855, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to such conditions as shall be then produced, (unless pre- viously disposed of by Private Contract, of which due notice will be given), and in such Lots as shall be deter- mined upon at the time of Sale, the following highly desirable LE ASEHOLD PROPERTY, situate at Newport, Monmouthshire All that MESSUAGE, TENEMENT, and BEERHOUSE, called or known by the name of the "Dolphin," situate and being No. 11, Dolphin-street, let to a yearly tenant, at the rent of £15. All that MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, being No. 13, Dolphin-street, with an excellent brewery, malthouse, and stabling adjoining, now in the occupation of Mr. John Williams, maltster and brewer. Ail those three MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, being Nos. 15, 20, and 22, situate and. being in Dolphin- street, as aforesaid, and let to good tenants, at a gross rental of £ 40 per annum. The above Property is held under Lease from the Tredegar Wharf Company, for the term of 53 years, from the 25th day of March, 1830, at an annual rent of X,6 8s. 9,1. All those two MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, being Nos. 2 and 4, Baldwin-street, Pillgwenlly, let to tenants, at a gross rental of £ 17 10s. Od. per annum. This Property is also held under a Lease from the Tredegar Wharf Company, for the term of 59 years, from the 20th day of March, 1842, at the yearly rent of £ 2 9s. 2d. The Auctioneers beg to call the attention of capitalists to the above, as a Profitable Investment: the property being in the immediate neighbourhood of the Docks, will always command respectable tenants. To parties desirous of entering into business as maltstera and brewers, a portion of the above offers a first-rate opportunity, as an extensive trade may be carried on by a person of moderate capital, the premises being replete with every convenience. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneers, 162, Commercial-street, Newport, Mon. or to Mr. A. B. CHAMP, Solicitor, Newport, Mon. August 23rd, 1855. ABERGAVENNY. Important Sale of Valuable Household Furniture, Plate, Linen, China, Glass, Books, &c., &c. Pt. PHILIPPS has received instructions CR. PHILIPPS has received instructions • to offer FOR SALE BY PUBLIC COMPETITION, on THURSDAY, the 6th day of September, 1855, and follow- ing day, on the Premises, at PENYPOUND HOUSE, Aber- gavenny, the residence of Henry Vennor, Esq., all the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LIXEN, CHINA, GLASS, &c., comprising handsome mahogany and rosewood dining room, drawing-room, and breakfast- room furniture, Brussels carpets and hearth rugs, damask window furniture, with gilt cornices, chimney and pier glasses, paintings and engravings in gilt frames, handsome oak hall furniture, mahogany and birch four-post bed- steads, with damask and moreen hangings, mahogany wardrobes and chests of drawers, feather beds, carpets, &c.; also a quantity of plate, plated goods, china, linen, &c &,e. The Sale to commence each day at Eleven oclock, and the whole to be sold without the least reserve. A GOOD OPPORTUNITY Now occurs for persons to lay out a lit tic money to great advantage. MR. WEBBER has been instructed to SELL by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the undermentioned- Two LEASEHOLDS, containing Thirteen HOUSES, situate at GARNBIFFAITH, near Pontypool. Two Acres of LAND, convenient to the same. Two FREEHOLD HOUSES, situated between GARN' DIFFAITH and TALLYWAIN. Two superior DWELLING HOUSES, situated on the Freehold Land Society's Estate, at MAINDEE, Newport. These to be Sold together or separately. Three parts of the purchase-money may remain on mortgage for a consi- derable time, if required. TO INNKEEPERS. A Double licensed House, situated on the Hills, will be to be Let shortly, now doing a first-rate business. Coming-in moderate. A GIG to be Sold cheap the owner having no further use foi it. Further particulars of the above will be given on appli- cation to MR. A. WEBBER, AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT, 6, Park-place, Newport, Mon. TO GROCERS AND PROVISION DEALERS. TO BE DISPOSED OF, with Immediate Possession, a first-rate Ready-Money Business in the above Trade, in of the best situations in the City of Bristol, established upwards of half a century. Coming- in can be reduced to a very low amount. Ill health &oie reason for disposal. For further particulars, apply to J.B.H., Post-office, Milk-street, Bristol. FOR SALE, A NARROW GAUGE LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE and TENDER, Cylinders, 13. inches Diameter, 18 inches Stroke. Wheels 5 feet Diameter. Four Coupled. The above having recently received very extensive re- pairs, is well worth the attention of parties requiring an Engine for Light Goods or Passenger Traffic, or for Col- liery or Contractor's use. Apply to the LOCOMOTIVE SUPERINTENDENT of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company, Newport, Mon. TO BUILDERS. PARTIES desirous to TENDER for the ERECTION of a HOUSE, with COACH HOUSE, STABLES, and LODGES, to be built at CASTLETOWN, near Newport, Monmouthshire, may see the Plans and Specifications at my Offices. Also, copies at Messrs. J ONES and PARNELL'S Offices, Newport, to whom sealed Tenders are to be delivered on or before the First of September next. The lowest or anv Tender will not necessarily be accepted. JAMES WILSON, F.S.A., Architect, 1, Belmont, Bath. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for the ERECTION of an HOTEL on the Docf-road, may see the Plans and Specifications, &c., at 13. Dock-street. A. O. W ATKIKS, Architect. Tenders opened FRIDAY, AUGUSTVL^^RIHVEFO'C&K. TO BUILDERS. UCI-I persons as are desirous of TENDER- CATHOT of the proposed NEW STMI if. i- SCHOOLS in Cardiff, may see the plans and specifications, on application to the Rev. F. SIG.MNI, St. via street, Cardiff, or at our office in Clifton, from Monday, the 3rd of September to Saturday the 8th, inclusively. No pledge is given to accept the lowest or any other tender. J. H. HANSOM, Architect. 4, Park Place, Clifton, Bristol, Aug. 23rd, 1855.