Monmouthshire Merlin

PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MR H. J- CRKOVHS, in connexion with MR. SEBASTIAN BACH MILLS, is making En,,agemeniwith a party of FIRST RATE TALENT, with a. view to i ? OF CLASSICAL MUSIC, to be given in Newport and neighbouring towns very shortly. MR. JOSEPH BOTHOMLEY, JT'IOTIONEER, APPRAISER, ACCOUNTANT, HOUSE, ESTATE, AND INSURANCE AGENT, B -N°. 47, HIGH-STREET, NEWPORT, EGS to return his grateful acknowledg- 9 0 reents to his Friends and the Public, for their kind support in the above businesses, and to announce that he has REMOVED to the above address, and there Opened an AUCTION MART, for the Sale of Goods of all descrip- tions, and he respectfully solicits a continuance of their favours. .Furniture and Light Goods warehoused. Money ad- vanced upon Goods consigned for Sale. Insurances of every description effected, and House and Estate Agency np-Wt.aken. Q +/\T R~MATTHKWS"amTGO^TKA"and YT • COFFEE MERCHANTS, 19, COMMEKCIAL- STREET, NEWPORT. A large and well-selected Stock on Sale; good quality combined with moderation in prices. [5 TURNIP CUTTERS. S. STONE respectfully invites particular attention to his NEW STOCK, at the following k., xluced Prices £ s. d L, Tir.ip Cutter 1 15 0 Sin^v action ditto, Wood Frame. 4 5 6 D', -ditto Patent Iron 4 17 6 Doublo-ai. ion ditto, Wood Frame. 5 4 6 Ditto ditto, Patent Iron 5 16 6 Bushe and Barter's Root Grater 3 6 6 SHOW ROOMS, GREAT DOCK-STREET, NEWPORT, MON. [If 02 MR. GRAHAM YOUNG, SURGEON DENTIST, of 5, UNITY-STREET, S COLLEGE GREEN, BRISTOL, attends periodically LAST TEN YEARS) AT NEWPJRT, the First ™r??J £ PAY' and at CARDIFF, the following ™u aSDAY in every Month. NEWPORT-At Mr. WANSBROUGH'S, Commercial- street. CARDIFF-At No- 64, Crockherbtown. [863 NOW OPEN, PROM TEN O'CLOCK TILL THREE* Y T I L L 1 E R s and ANDREWS, V PROTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, OLA CANAL OFFICE High-street, Newport. Portraits from 3s. to 10s.: highly finished, 7s. 6d. to £ 1 i8.. pamiiy Groups, 10s. Od. to 30s.; Lockets, Brooches, &c„ fitted with Miniatures, SUITABLE for PRESENTS. [834 J- ONES and COX (LATE L. HOWELL'S,) ORIGINAL RED ASH COAL YARD, Newport, 1 DEALERS in HAY, STRAW, CHAFF, OATS, GUANO SALT, 'POTATOES, BUTTER, CIDER, &c. HOUSEHOLD and IfiMITHS' COAL, of the best quality and Weight. X GOOD STABLING, &C. » V.S,Forty Barrels of the Best Scotch White Herrings arrived. [884 MILNES, TAILOR and DRAPER LWI* respectfully announces to his Friends thnt he has ;.R MOVE1) from LLANARTH STREET to No. 158, I "RCIAL-STREET, Two Doors from the Wesleyan ei T. Wt. [1013 ("ak NO in, tt EDWARD OSTLER, FROM FINIGAN'S, BATH, P^YERFUMER, HAIR DRESSER, WIG MAKER, I WAYJEA, AND HAIR DYER, O(J ^fcrenTi. IUST FLOOE, S, COMMERCIAL TREET, 'ED °°■ OPPOSITE TUB WESTGATE HOTEL, .EE(] rainaj NEWPORT, MON. [1010 -2 "11- tftheORT STEAM SAW-MILLS, (LATE HOPE jireet, FOUNDRY), CANAL-PARADE, ICE *»dfoiORGE JAYNE, Junior, and Co., P?°mpete tfully announce to Timber Merchants, D' nabon and others, that they have OPENED SAW- ^RP_: "I h aa above. Parties favouring them with orders, p "tgatiBS upon their being executed with promptitude and teria rms. :h jftateriajelate terms. ouob a,4 ]:()FS ]F Tha,SAWING ARE AS UNDER, VIZ. the arch' s. d. dangeroine Baulk 1 IQ PER 100FT. >V„ X)eals and Battens 2 2 uiel and American Red Pine 2 0 '• Micto and Spruce Deals ,[ 2 2 ''VI^AK, Birch, Ash, and Mahogany 3 0 •OIALNI, and other Round Timber 3 6 eh, Sitting with circular Saw, 4inches > „ f per 100ft. —RAD under 6 inches F1 °| run. I INCHES and under 4 inches 0 9 do. »2fnder 2 inches 0 6 „ oj TEEMS READY CASH. [430 MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES- AH. JAMES & Co., late HENRY W ATKINS, • Near St. Paul's Church, Commercial at,, Newport ENAMELLED SLATE, BATH, AND FOREST STONE DEPOT. 7WTB FOR CEMENT OF ALL KINDS AT VERY REDUCED A I PRICES. restablisbecl 1820.] [B 137 TRUNKS, TRAVELLING BAGS, "PORTMANTEAUS, GERMAN FANCY £ BAGS, and other articles of a similar description, stained at the LOWEST PRICES, at J. N'S, 123, Commercial-street, opposite Cross-street, the B^ theirVD E tilCK JOHN I-IOLL begs to state he has resided in Newport a few years,and has on tlie.e~,cery Busine3S at No. 53, Commercial-street • streetto d badness of trade, the business failed. In owing j^g jjag ^een afg;cted with a paralytic ,ahrangem has deprived him of speech, and the use of ffi U)>e.—He humbly solicits aid, as he has not ce.-> 0I^y recovered to be able to work, and would onnTfi, f°r an^ kind assistance. dawr of VU SUBSCRIPTIONS. £ s. d. Previously announced 7 1 0 Ic revy t' 0 2 6 to Mr. Jua 0 2 0 ■ ,Mr. Sabers) N O O j1,11;* »y th€ mat — — .0 2 0 A letter SUPERIOR FORKS AND -SPOONS f i .half of theCTRO-PLATED ON ALBATA II leading to TICKLAND respectfully informs Gate will cinds that lie has, at considerable trouble and Mr. Hoolt of IMPROVED MODEL PATTERNS, made 'H/if ance render^e Manufacture of the above Articles, and fUingements with Messrs. Elkington, Mason, A ifttpr strongly Electro-Plating with the purest • 5 ensure the very best Goods of the kind next API TI ivU18iey will be composed of the finest Albata P( JLilewellin e Metal), stamped with an Escallop, and the provided in als0 Messrs. Elkington's, as a GUARANTEE guested tote quality of the Plating, and in SHAPE, ^ENIENC')NESS, TASTE, FEEL, and FINISH, equa •- TO STERLING SILVER. ,0F FOUHE LEADING ARTICLES — Fiddle Pattern. ment ofth. £ s d. borrowed f 015 0 each however, 0 10 0 per pair tiireepenoe1 ■- 07G each Mayor obs 2 2 0 per dozen offonjrpem — L 12 0 „ „ 2 2 0 „ „ The C' ». 112 0 „ „ SOUSE and Mustard J &2ISR •• rfs-u*' "f J <i, as these admirable substitutes are fast suner- VSllT-er 1T? tlle houses of the w ealtby, aa well oS in t^on'0 '^s^a':)^s^ment3. Pi'ic0 Lists forwarded on BRIJKLAND'S PLATE POWDEH for Cleaning Mo Plate and Electro-Plated Goods, warranted the A VnSVrnTa4e- hi the box. COHI.AVD SILVeRSMITK, WATCHMAKER, &c., than -1, CLARxi-STREET, BRISTOL. [901 been a alarm.-EY'S SAUCE—The admirers of reahzed I?- I, LUUUUT-LS k *nd in its LT NO„ V'° P-TICULARLY requested Englishmeii LI V\L L\/ FVPV 'UATIWLLLCH 1)EARS TLLC ••They, tli, aL;rf,B,\on ,lbu back of each t>,Q „ y t'°" t0 f,ho ont ,a,je! "sed so manv vrir* « the same mtw Tjpairr T a y i?vt)v many years, measures for T'GY & ESSENCE OF ES continues to be prepared with that I' .is rendered it so universally esteemed. at their old-estaulished Fish-Sauce rards-street, Portman-square, Londou. J [984 I 'r" MR. H. J. GROVES, ORGANIST OF ST. WOOLLOS CHURCH, PROFESSOR OF THE PIANO-FORTE AND SINGING, BEGS to acquaint his Friends that he will resume his Professional Engagements with Private Pupils the first week in FEBRUARY and his public duties as follow :— TUESDAY, Feb. 3—SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, PONTYPOOL. WEDNESDA Y, 4-NEWPORT SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY. „ —PLLLGWENLLY CHunCH CON- GREGATIONAL CLASS THURSDAY, „ 5-NEWPORT VOCAL AND INSTRU- MENTAL UNION. FRIDAY, 6—COWBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. -HULLAH CLASS, NEWPORT HULLAH CLASS. This Class (in which Mr. Groves will be assisted by Mr. F. Whitehead) is to be established in pursuance of the solicitations of several of Mr. Groves' friends, and will commence practice at the OLD MASONIC HALL, High- street, on FRIDAY, February 6th, at 8 30 P.M —Terms, 10s. 6d. far the Course of Sixty Lessons (two each week.) MR. T. REES EVANS (Author of the "Hand-Book of Time and Tune") Principal Choir Master to the Cheadle Association for Promoting Church Music, and Organist of St Paul's, Newport, begs respectfully to announce that he gives instruction in Italian, English, and Sacred Singing. Also, on the Piano- forte and Oigan and in the Theory of Harmony and Musical Composition. Terms for any of the above Branches, singly :—ONE GUINEA PER QUARTER. Mr. EVANS will visit weekly Cardiff, Pontypool, and Usk. 36, STOW-HILL, NEWPORT. [1004 MUSICAL PRESENTS ADAPTED FOR THE PRESENT SEASON. JM A C R O N E, Organist of St. Mary's • Church, Cardiff, respectfully announces that he has just received a Large Assortment of the LATEST QUADRILLES, POLKAS, GALLOPS, &c., as well as a va- riety of OPERATIC and SACRED MUSIC, SONGS, &c by Russell and other popular Composers, for Voice and Pianoforte. Davidson's Cheap Music, and the "Musical Bouquet" Observe the Address:—At 227, BUTE-ROAD, (near SAINT MARY'S CHURCH.) A London Parcel twice a week. Pianofortes carefully Tuned. Agent for the Sale of ALEXANDER'S SIX GUINEA HARMONIUM. [1018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PARTNERSHIP heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, ROBERT MOORE TOOGOOD and EDMUND ELMES BECKING HAM, as Railway Wagon Builders, at Newport, in the County of Monmouth, under the style or firm of the South Wales Wagon Works Company, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Dated this iir3t day of January, 1857. R. M. TOOGOOD, E. E. BECKINGHAM. MESSRS. TOOGOOD & BUCKINGHAM take this opportunity of thanking their numerous Customers for their liberal and kind support. Mr. R. M. TOOGOOD begs to inform the gentlemen connected with the Iron and Coal Trades of South Wales, and the public generally, that he has taken into PARTNER- SHIP, Mr. JOHN LAYBOUKNE and the business will in future be carried on under the style of the ISCA FOUNDRY COMPANY. The Firm will be prepared to execute orders for Stationary, Locomotive, and Marine Engines, Boilers, Fittings, Mill Work, General Engineering, Castings for all purposes, together with the Manufacture of Railway Wagons, Switches, Points and Crossings, and Railway Iron W ork as before. <> Mr. LAYBOURNE his a thorough acquaintance with practical mechanical Engineering, having been for many years engaged in some of the largest establishments in England, and coming direct from the works of Messrs. Stothert and Slaughter, of Bristol, where he has held an important post for the last three years, and will take the Management of the Manufacturing Department. Letters to be addressed, the "ISCA FOUNDRY COMPANY, Newport, Mon." January 20th, 1857. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESSRS. GRAHAM & OO. respectfully notify that they are about REMOVING their OFFICES to No. 7, Commercial-street, Newport, opposite the Westgate Hotel. N.B. The Large Auction Room, with the Room behind, in the occupation of Graham and Co., TO LET, either by the Day, Week, or Month.-Apply as above. Jan. 22, 1857. -» «r- A CARD. ll/TESSRS. GRAHAM & CO., Accountants, Auctioneers, Appraisers, Estate and House Agents, beg most respectfully to tender their thanks for the large share ol public patronaje accorded to them since their es- tablishment in business, and take this opportunity of in- forming the Public that they have REMOVED to more Extensive Offices, and have engaged an experienced Accountant, and hope by strict integrity and prompt set- tlements, to merit and enjoy an increased share of public support. G. & Co. undertake all business connected with the management and settlement of the Estates of deceased persons also the winding up of Estates under Deeds of Assignment, Insolvency, or Bankruptcy, calling together Creditors, and offering Compositions, and the Valuation and Sale, either by Private Contract or Public Auction, 'of any description of Property. Newport, Jan. 22, 1357. [1035 PROPOSED CORN, HAY, STRAW, AND CHEESE MARKETS AT NEWiORT. PUBLIC NOTICE. A LARGE majority of the Landowners, Farmers, and others attending at, and interested in, the New Cattle Market, Newport, feeling the desirability of establishing a CORN MARKET on the same day as the Cattle Market, and, likewise, a weekly HAY and STRAW MARKET, to which may be added a periodical CHEESE MARKET, FAIU, or otherwise, as may be considered most advantageous for the surrounding District, have nu- merously signed a Requisition to the Owners of the Market, soliciting a sufficiently-large covered shed for the said pur- pose, which has been at once liberally granted by the Pro- prietors. This is to Give Notice, that in accordance with the atove object, a PUBLIC MEETING will ba held at the Iving William the Fourth Inn, Newport, on WEDNES- VF1 tlle 4th of FEBRUARY, at Three o'clock in the ernoon, when it is hoped all parties interested will give their aid to effect so desirable a result. J. B. ROBERTS, w n f T £ ent to the Tredegar Wharf Company Newport, JanuaryUth. 1857. [1022 TO STONE CUTTERS AND SOFT-STONE M MASONS. EbSRS. JAMES and PRICE have just received a Cargo of CAEN STONE direct from the Quari ies, and the same is now ready for Sale in large or small quantities, at Moderate Prices. Apply to Messrs. JAMES and PRICE, Surveyors, Auctioneers, and Valuers, Wharf, Cardiff. I the Undersigned, Master of the Prussian J Barque MEAIEL," of Memel, Hereby Give Notice, that I will not be answerable or accountable for any Debt or Debts that may be contracted by any or either of my Crow. As witness my hand this 15th day of January, 1857. I-. E. SCIIULTZ. Witness—WILLIAM GRANT. CANAL-PAKADE, COKN-STRKET, NEWPORT, MON. BY HER JUJLSTl'S jT. LETTERS PATENT. P T? T r? EXHIBITION PRIZE MEDAL WEIGHING MACHINES. To Manufacturers, Iron Masters, Colliery Proprietors, ¡/[l'rc!Ia?/ts, Whto-fingcrs, Shopkeepers, &c. ENRY POOLEY and SON'S PATENT MACHINES, WITH or WIJHOL1 LOO^E WEIGHTS. Makers to H.M. Board of Ordnance, Customs, Navy and Dockyards, &c. VVLIGH-Biv,ID(iES for Railways, Roads, Collieries. &c., to every required Dimensions, Power, or Situation. Pooley's Patent Counter Scales, well adapted for retail busiiios-, prices reasonable. Repairs and Adjustments, by Annual Contract or other- wise, on moderate terms. [1015 NOTICE TO LADIES. JMINCHIN" has just received a large and splendid Stock of BALL and EVENING HEAD DRESSES, FLOWERS, and FANCY RIBBONS; also, NEW NOVELTIES in MILLINERY, BONNETS, MANTLES, &c. OBSERVE !-VICTORIA. HOUSE, 110, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT. ST. WOLLOS-HOUSE, STOW-HILL. MISS PARTRIDGE'S SCHOOL and DANCING ACADEMY will RE-OPEN on TUES- DAY, the 27th January, instant. Newport, Mon., 7th January, 3857. [939 ( BRYN DERYN VILLA, CHRISTCHURCH. I MRS. M. BREWER and MISS JENKINS have the pleasure to announce that their Pupils will Re-assemble on MONDAY, the 26th instant. K YORATH receives Pupils at his residence, YORK-STREET, near Stow Church, to instruct in the Classics, Mathematics, and such general branches of education as constitute a course for public schools or professions. Satisfactory References, as to qualifications and assiduous attention, can be adduced, if required. [1011 MEtiCANTILEAND MATHEMATICAL .11 DAY & EVENING SCHOOLS, CROSS HOUSE, STOW HILL. CONDUCTED BY MR. AND MRS. O'BRIEN, AIDED BY MISS AND MASTER O'BRIEN. A Dancing Class every Tuesday and Thursday Evening, from Seven to half-past Nine o'clock. Music Classes daily, after the School duties are finished. A few Boarders can be accommodated, who will have the benefit of all the classes, if so disposed. Agent for the People's Provident Assurance Society also for the Guarantee of Fidelity in situations of trust. Newport, January, 1857. [990 ISS YATJGHAN'S SCHOOL will RE- OPEN on TUESDAY, the 27th Instant. Adamsdown, Cardiff, Janu ry 5th, 1857. [1008 ORMAL COLLEGE, SWANSEA.— PHINCIPAL EVAN DA VIES, A.M. ASSISTANT MASTERS — J. U. DAVIES, B.A., London, First in Honors.. EDWARD BALSHAW, B.A., St. John's College, Cambridge, in Honours. WRITING AND ENGLISH MASTER :— A. STEVENS, from the British and Foreign School Society's Training College. PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY AND MINERALOGY:— WILLIAM VALENTIN, from the Royal College of Chemistry, London. 0 DRAWING :— J. W. JOHNS, Silver Medallist (1853) Royal Academy of Arts, London. SUPERINTENDENT OF WORKSHOPS:— RICHARD DAVIES, from the Nealh Abbey Works. Prospectus, containing copies of testimonials, references, terms, &c., forwarded on application to the Principal. University Distinctions awarded to Students of this College. UNIVERSITY OF LONDON MATRICULATION EXAMINATION, 1855. William Williams, with Honors ia Mathematics; John Thomas Davies; William Evans. 1856. John Pugli; Thomas Griffiths; John Morgan. UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, 1854. William Williams obtained the first prize for general merit, and the first prize at the Voluntary Examination in the senior mathematical class, 1854. 1856. William Williams —The first prize (equal) for general merit in the natural philosophy class and the first prize II at a voluntary "examination on mathematical astronomy and first prize for an examination on the mathematical principles of heat and electricity. 1856. Evan Williams. -The 5th prize in Latin, and 7th in Greelit; and one of Dr. Williams' Scholarships, value £ 40 per annum, for three years. E\ENIN(j CLASSES for Practical Chemistry, &c. Analyses of Ores, Minerals, Manures, &c., promptly executed. The present session commenced on Tuesday, January 6th. [548. LANSDOWN & BATH PROPRIETARY JLj COLLEGE ASSOCIATION (LIMITED.) Estahlished on the basis,and, as far as practicable, adopting the plans and arrangements of the Cheltenham College. PATRONS: HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT. THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS OF LANSDOWN, K.G. VICE-PATRONS THE MAYOR OF BATH. Sir Charles Morgan, Bart. Lieut,-Gen. Sir Richard England, G C B. W.F.Knatchbull,Egq.,M.P. T. H. S. Soth-rton Est- -coitr- Es(i.. M.P. Lieut.-Gen. Jervois, K.H. Capt. Scobell, R.N., M.P. William Tite, Esq., M.P. Thomas Phinn, Esq., Se- cretary to the Admiralty. DIRECTORS THE REV S. H WIDDRINGTON, Chairman. The Rev. James Fleming Tbomis Barrett., Esq., M.D. Mr Thomas Steele Mr. H. Hancock The Rev. A. C. Kingilon Mr. Francis L. Laitib Ir George Mabyn Frederick P. t(obertson,Esq. -1. The Rev. H. H. Mogg Mr. C. W. Oliver Charles H. Weston, Esq. TREASURERS AND BANKERS: Messrs. Tugwe 1, Rioardo, and Brymer. AUDITORS William Adair Bruce, Esq. George Frederick Fox, Esq. ARCHITECT James Wilson, Esq., F.S.A., No. 1, Belmont, Bath. SOLICITOUS Messrs. Mant and Robertson, No. 2, Wood-street, Bath. SECRETARY: Donald M Dunlop, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, and Member of the Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh, No. 1°, Miles's Buildings, Bath. The College and Grounds, which comprise eight acres, are immediately adjacent to the Lansdown Road, about a mile from the Guildhall, facing the South, and command- ing extensive and beau iful views. Applications for Sha es and Nominations to be made to the Secretary, at No. 10, Miles's Buildings, Bath. By order of the Directors, DONALD M. DUNLOP, Secretary. 1st January, 1857. [1031 NELSON-STREET. CUT TABLE GLASS WORKS, AND GILT CHIMNEN GLASS MANUFACTORY, BRIS l OL. MARK BOWDEN AND COMPANY Have pleasure in informing their numerous Cus omers and the Public throughout the United Kingdom, India, America, Australia, and elsewhere, that they havo added FOUR MORE SHOWS ROOMS TO THEIR I STABLISHMENT, Which are open to Inspection and for the ^aleof CUT GLASS CHANDELIERS aud BRACKETS. CUT GLASS LUSTRES and VASES. CUT TABLE GLASs, for Nobl. men or Tradesmen. GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES, from 24s. each. GILT OVAL MIRRORS, from 6s. each. GILT GIRANDOLE GLASSES, at various Prices. ROSEWOOD CHIMNEY GLASSES, from 12s. each. BEDROOM LOOKING GLASSES, from 2s. 61. each. BOWDEN'S MULTIPLYING MIRRORS, with LOOKING GLASSES, from Is. each. ORNAMENTAL HALL LAMPS, for Oil or Gas. PATENT GAS REFLECTORS, give a brilliant light. ELECTRO-PLATED CRUET FRAMES, with Cut Glass. ELECTRO-PLATED LIQUOR FRAMES, with Cut Glass. FRENCH SHADES and STANDS, from 6d. each. GLASS SHADES and GLOBES, for Gas and Oil. CONFECTIONERS' SHOW GL \.»SES, from 81. per lb. FERN SHADES and STANDS, fitted up from 20s. each. GLASS AQUARIUM CAS from 25s. each. HORTICULTURAL GLASSES, in every varietv. BOWDEN'S BRILLIANT CUT and ECCLESIASTI- CAL ORNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, &c-, &c WHOLESALE, HE AIL, AMD FOR EXPORTATION. Terms strictly Cash, and no Credit. MARK DOWDEN AND COMPANY. Everybody is invited to visit the SHOW ROOMS, in NELSON-STREET. l-)4"' WIÏEN YOU ASK FOR r GLENFIELD PAT t: NT S T A RCH, SEE THAT YOU GET IT, A As inferior kinds are often substituted. [11)2. -:7777:-= THE IMPERIAL SALT WORKS, ST0KEW1CH, NEAR DROITWICH, WORCESTERSHIRE. THE IMPERIAL SALT COMPANY respectfully SOLICIT ORDERS, and inform the Public that these Works have been further enlarged and I improved, and can now supply by Ship, Railway, and Canal, every description of SALT of the best quality, at the lowest price. [671 MONEY. f750 r^wo Sum? of £ 500 each, the Sam ? of £ 250, aud several smaller sums, are now ready to be advanced on approved Mortgage Securities.— Apply, stating full particulars, to 1033] MR. GREEN WAY, Solicitor, Pontypool. FOUND STRAYED, on SUNDAY, the 28th of NOVEMBER, 1856, in the Parish of Llanrumney, a Twa-year-old HEREFORD OX. Whoever will give a satisfactory proof of Ownership, may have the same restored, on payment of expenses of keep, advertising, &c., by applying to ISAAC TIMOTHY, Faimer, Llanrumney; or to Supt. JAMES PARROTT, Bassalleg, Monmouthshire. GREEN HOUSE INN, LLANTARNA1. A PIGEON MATCH for a FAT PIG, weighing about twenty-four seore, will take place at the above Inn, on THURSDAY, the 19th of February,— further particulars of which will appear in a future adver- tisement. After the Match, a BALL and SUPPER will take place. Tickets, 3s. 6d. each. IN CHANCERY.—In the Matter of the! Joint Stock Companies Winding-up Acts, 1848 and 1849, and of the Universal Provident Life Association— By direction of the Right Hjnourable the Master of the Rolls, the Judge of the High Court of Chancery, to whose Court this matter is attached—NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the said Judge will, on SATURDAY, the 31st day of JANUARY instant, at 12 of the clock at Noon, at his Chambers, in Rolls-yard, Chancery-lane, London, proceed to make a Call on all the Contributories of the said Company and that the said Judge purposes that such Call shall be for Two Pounds per Share. All Persons interested are entitled to attend at such day, hour, and place, to offer objections to such Call. GEORGE HUME, Chief Clerk. HENRY CROYSOILL, Si, Basinghall-street, London, Official Manager. TERRELL and CH AMBER LAIN, 102OJ 30, Basinghall-strcet, London, Solicitors. WHEREAS a Petition of JAMES If MORGAN, formerly of the Parish of Goytray, in the County of Monmouth, Boatman on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, afterwards of the same place, Haulier, since of the same place Packer on the Newport, Aberga- venny, and Hereford Railway, then of the same place, Boatman on the Monmouthshire and Brccon Canal, and at present of the same place, Boatman on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, an Insolvent Debtor, having been filed in the County Court of Monmouthshire, holden at Usk, and an interim Order for Pro ection from process having been given to the said James Morgan, under the provisions of the statutes in that case made and provided, the said James Morgan is hereby required to appear in the said Court, to be holden at the Town-hall, in Usk, on MONDAY, the Ninth day of February next, at Twelve o'clock at Noon precisely, for his first examination touching his Debts, Estate, and Effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provisions of the said sta'utes. And Notice is Hereby Given, that the choice of Assignees is to take place at the time so appointed. All persons indebted to the said James Morgan, or who have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to WILLIAM ROBERTS, the Clerk of the said Court, at his Office at Usk, in the said County of Mon- mouth. WILLIAM ROBERTS. Clerk of tho Court. LAVEETON AND C O.'S JU PRICE CURRENT FOR THE COMPLETE FURNISHING OF AN EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, WITH SUPERIOR WELL-MADE & GOOD MODERN FURNITURE. KITCHEN, HALL, DINING-ROOM, BREAKFAST- ROOM, STAIRS. DRAWING-ROOM, BEST BED-ROOM, SPARE BED-ROOM, AND TWO SERVANTS' BEDROOMS. KITCHEN. £ s. d. £ a. d. Deal Table, 8s. 6d., large one-flap do. 12s. 6d. 1 1 0 Four strong Chairs, at 3s. 6d. 0 14 0 Large Clothes Horse, 7s. 6d., small do., 5s. 0 12 0 Knife Box o 5 0-2 13 0 HALL. Say 7 yards 4-4 Oil Cloth, at 2s. 9d. 0 19 3 Cocoa Door Mat and Stair-foot ditto 0 8 6 Umbrella Stand and Hat Rail 1 5 0—2 19 0 DINING-ROOM. One set of Damask or Moreen Window Curtains, 3A yards long fringed dra- pery, polished mahogany or gilt pole, 6 feet 3 10 0 Super. BruRsels Carpet, 18 by 15A feet, 42 yards. .7 7 0 Hearth Rug to match 1 1 0 Mahogany Slicing Table, with extra leaf, to. cline eight 4 15 0 Six solid Mahogany Hair-seated Chairs, stuffed with horse-hair. 4 10 0 Mtbogany Sofa, hair-seated 5 5 0 Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard. 5ft. 6in 5 10 0-31 18 0 BREAKFAST-ROOM. Super Kidderminster Carpet, say 5 yds by 4 2 10 0 Hearth Rug to match 0 14 0 Mahogany Pembroke Table, 3ft. 6in. square 1 5 0 Six imitation Mahogany Chairs, cane- seated 1 4 0-5 13 0 STAIRS. Strong Dutch Carpet say 20 yards, at Is. 4d. 1 6 8 Thirty-six Stair-rods and Eyes. 0 15 0-2 1 8 DRAWING-ROOM. Superfine Brussels Carpet, including making, 18ft. by 15Aft., 42 yards 7 7 0 Hearth Rug to match 1 1 0 Two sets rich Damask Curtains, 3 yds. long, Window Diapery, and two 6ft. gilt poles 7 0 0 Rosewood Ciiiffomyere,plate-glai3 back, and marble top. 5 15 0 Chimney Glass, in gilt frame, best B.itish plate, 40in. by 30in. 4 15 0 Rosewood Loo Table 4 10 0 Rosewood Couch, in damask, as curtains 5 15 0 Six solid Rosewood Chairs, ditto 6 0 0—42 3 0 BEST BEDROOM. Mahogany four-post Bedstead, with cor- nice, poles, rings, &c. v 4 10 0 oreen or Damask Furniture, with Mfringe drapery, complete 4 15 0 Mattress •• 1 5 0 Good Feather Bed, Bolste", and Pillows 5 15 0 One pair best Russia Sheets 0 18 0 Three Blankets, 27s., White Counter- pane, 14s Gd. 2 1 6 Mahogany Wash-tand and Table 3 3 0 Dressing Glass, large size 0 10 0 Mahogany Towel-Horse 0 4 6 Three imitation Mahogany Chairs, cane seats 0 9 0 Mahogany Chest of Drawers, French polished 215 0 Bedround Carpet, yard wide 0 18 0 Mahogany Night Commode 0 14 6 SECOND BEDROOM. Japanned full-size Half-tester Bedstead 2 0 Good Dimity Furniture, with fringe drapery 1 « M i ttress ••• Good MilpuffBed and Bals'er, Feather Pillows •• ••• ••• 2 12 0 One pvr Russia Sheets 0 12 0 Throe Blankets, 24s., lute Counter- pane, 10s. 0d. 24. g Painted Washstand and Table .0 15 6 Chest of Drawers, large size 1 12 0 Three Chairs, 7s. 6d., Dressing Glass, KIs. 61 ° .0 18 0 Towel-Horse, 3s Bedside Carpet, 8 yar s Gci. 0190-13 13 6 TWO SERVANTS BEDROOMS. Two full-size double 1100 Two ililyuif Beds, Bolsters, Pillows 200 Two pail of Sheets 0 10 0 Six B'.ankets 1 16 0 T oColoured Counterpanes 0 10 0 Two Washstands 0 11 0 Two Chests of Drawers 2 10 0 T wo Chairs 0 10 0 Two Glasses 0 5 0—9 13 0 £138 12 5 I -<l:Ç!-¡;' CO U N T Y O F M ONMOUTH. ADJOURNED SESSIONS. ADJOURNED SESSIONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN", that the GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace, held at Usk, in and for the said County, Oil Monday, the Fifth day of January, 1857, will be continued by Adjournment, and that such Adjourned General Quarter Sessions wilt be held at the Town-hall, Usk, aforesaid, on THURSDAY, the 29 th day of January, 1857, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, for the purpose of proceeding to establish a sufficient Police Force for the whole of the said County, pursuant to the Aet 2 and 3 Viet, c v. 93,. 3 and 4 Vict., cap. 88; I and 19 and 20, Viet., cap. 69, some or one of them and for taking into consideration a Report of the Police Com- mittee, presented to the said General Quarter Sessions on the subject. Also, to declare the number of Constables pro- posed to be appointed for the said County, and the rates of pay which it will be expelient to pay to the chief and other constables, and to report such proceedings to one of Her Majesty's Secretaries of State. CHARLES PROTHERO, Clerk of the Peace. Newport, loth January, 1857. m ØJ'.< 4!i: B R EC KN () K SHIRE. BRECKXOCKSHIIŒ. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIYE, that the AD- JOURXED GENERA L Q UARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the County of Brecknock, will be held at tlie Shire Hall, in the totcn of Brecknock, on Wednesday, the Eleventh day of February next, at Twelve orclock at noon. EDWARD WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Peace. Dated this 20rh ilay of lanuai-y, 1856. [1037 NOTICE. OPENING OF THE NEWPORT THEATRE, GREAT DOCK-STREET, FOR A SHORT SEASON, AND THE LAST IN THE PRESENT BUILDING. MR. J. P. CHAD WICK, with intense feelings of gratitude towards his immediate supporters, the friends of the Drania,resl)ectfullv aduounces to them and the Public in general, that by the Especial Desire of seveial Patrons of the Theatre, one more, but Short Season, will commence on MONDAY, the 2nd of FEBRUARY, being positively the last in the present Building. In recapitulating the Theatrical occurrences of the past seasons, Mr. J. P. Chadwick wishes to thank the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport and its vicinity, for the very warm encouragement which attended his early efforts to win the approbation of the public. The great re action in the mental bias towards the Theatre, which has been impelled by the many grand bespeaks, enables the Manager to see that however apathetic at the first glance may appear the Theatrical taste in Newport, on penetrating through the Lethean surface of the stream, an under- current of vigorous force is discoverable in the public mind, powerfully impelling towards the channel of an enlarged patronage of the Drama, which requires only to be fairly stimulated to create a vivid encouragement of the wisest and best species of amusement—Theatrical Performances. To take due advantage of this favourable turn of fortune shall be the Manager's aim and on his return to Newport, he trusts to appear in full strength with a Company whose talents and capabilities will quickly bo established in the public mind. The following is a list of the Ladies and Gentlemen Artistes, carefully and judiciously selected from the London and Provincial Theatres Mr. Augustus Fortescue Mr. Charles Bennett Mr. George Bolton Mr. Walter Cooke Mr A. Alexander Mr. Robert Chester Mr. Frederick Addison Mr. William Moulton Mr. W. Hodgson Mr. Hall Mr. James Harris Mr. H. Garduer. Miss Lacy Miss Ckya Ring, Principal Dancer Miss Julia Milner Miss Josephine Posnett and her sister, Miss Mary Posnett, one of the best Dancers in England Miss S. Adams Miss Jane Seymour Mrs. M, A. Rivers, and Mrs J. P. CHADWICK. The Orchestra will be complete, of which due notice will shortly appear in bills of the day. The Prices of Admission will remain as on former seasons. TO MASONS, BRICKLAYERS, AND OTHERS. rpiiE Cardiff Local Board of Health are pre- JL pared to receive TENDERS for the Construction of URINALS within their district, in such situations as shall be determined by them. A General Drawing and Specification may be seen at the Smrveyor's Office. Tenders to be delivered at my Office on or before the 29th instant. By order of the Local Board, T. WATKINS, Clerk. Dated 8th January, 1857. [1017 TO THE INHABITANTS OF CARDIFF, PENARTH, AND THE VICINITY. THE "CARDIFF & PENARTH STEAM FERRY COMPANY" (Limited) beg to announce that it is intended to run early in April, a SPLENDID NEW SCREW STEAMER, with comfortable cabin accommodation, &c., several times daily between Cardiff an,l Peuarth. The Steamer will also be employed in fetching the Captains of Vessels lying at anchor in the roads, and will be placed at the service of the public for Excursion Trips. The Times of Sailing will bo duly advertised in the local papers. J. BOWEN, Cliff Villa, Pcnarth. Honorary Secretary. [997 CARDIFF. GLAMORGAN HOUSE, 10, SMITH-STREET, AND BUTE PARADE, BUTE DOCKS. WILLIAM LEWIS respectfully V solicits an Inspection of his Extensive I STOCK of GOODS suitable for the present I SEASON, just received. [783 I M R PETE R P R I C E, AUCTIONEER LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, PURVEYOR, AND VALUER, OFFICES-MESSRS. JAMES AND PRICE, EAST WHARF. CARDIFF. MR. PRICE begs to thank his Patrons for the great favour already accorded to him, and trusts, by prompt and uusiness-h.io attention, to merit a continually-increasing P&tionage. His loner experience as a Contractor, :ul1' Land Agent, and his local knowledge enable mm to give efficient advice and assist- ance to all who contemplate investment in Cardiff, and to negotiate the purchase or sale of Leasehold or Freehold Property, ACCOUNT BOOKS INVESTIGATED OK OPENED BY SINGLE OK DOUBLE ENTRY. Lmming Contracts and Specifications prepared or cor- rected, and Disputed Building Accounts adjusted. [927 PRIVATE ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE p at WHITCHURCH, near Monmouth. MILLARD, SURGEON, & RESIDENT PROPRIETOR, (licensed 1834), has Vacancies for either sex. Terms moderate. [3 LLANTRISSANT, GLAMORGANSHIRE. IIOR SALE, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, 1 the RESIDENCE and ESTATE of the late E. S. f BARBER, Esq., in '.lie above parish, about a Mue trom 1 the Llantrissant Station on t^e South AVIes Ivail\Vuy, consisting of the substantial and commodious MANSION, many years the residence of Richard Fowler luckards, Esq., with Lawn, waDed Gardens, Two Coacahouses, Stabling for Four Horses, loose Boxes, Dairy, Granary, Piggeries, Ont-houses, aud other conveniences and about. GO Acres, including souie of the veiy oest Land in the neighbourhood, lying contiguous to the Mansion, and almost in a ring fence, provided with Houses and Build- ings suitable for the occupation of the Land by Tenants, and Cottages for Servants. There is goo I Bituminous House Coal in tbe Estate. For particulars and terms, apply to A. BASSETT, Esq., Cardiff or to Messrs. COLLEY, SMITH, HUNTER, and GW ATKIN, n, New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London. The House may be viewed, by permission of the occu- pier, and early possession may be had. [1028 FOR SALE, an Over-shot WATER. "W IIEEL, Eighteen Feet Diameter, and Six Feet JtJroad. Apply to JAMES JOHNSTON, Newport, Monmouthshire. [1032 T NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE. O be DISPOSED OF, a well-established Wholesale PROVISION BUSINESS and STOCK, with the Leasehold Stores and Premises. The above is to be parted with in consequence of ill- with the Leasehold Stores and Premises. The above is to be parted with in consequence of ill- health, and affords a most desirat le opportunity for any person desirous of embarking in such a business. For particulars and terras, apply to Mr. J. BOTHOM- I LEY, House and Estate Agent, No. 47, High-street, Newport. [101G TO ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS. FOR SALE,—One STEAM ENGINE, Cylinder, 7 inches diameter, and 12 inch Stroke, with a Boiler 18 feet long, 2 feet 2 inches diameter, with grate, fire-door, and frame, and a wrought iron chimney. Also, one of Lloyd's Patent NOISELESS FANS, for blowing smiths' fires, and severai- other machines. One Wooden Shed, 90 feet long, by 32 feet wide, on pillars. The whole of the Machinery is in good working order, and may be seen during the next wsek, on the Western Valley New Locomotive Yard, after which time they will be removed, having finished the contract for which they were erected. For further particulars, apply to the Uskside Iron Com' pany, Newport, Monmouth. CROSS KEYS, PARISH OF RISCA. Valuable LEASEHOLD PUBLIC-HOUSE, CARPEN. PENTERS' and SMITHS' SHOPS, and BUILDING GROUND, FOR SALE. IVrESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS and SON -l-L will SELL by AUCTION, on the premises, on THURSDAY, the 29th of January, 1857, at Three o'clock in the afternoon precisely, all that LEASEHOLD PUBLIC-HOUSE, called the Cross Keys," with Car- penters' and Smiths' Shops, Stable, and large Garden, eligible for building purposes, most advantageously situated on the side of the turnpike-road, close to the Cross Keys Station of the Western Valleys Railway. The property is held under a lease from Sir B Hall, Bart., about 80 years of which are unexpired, at » ground rent of XS per annum. For further particulars, apply to A. B. CHAMP, Esq., Solicitor, or to the Auctioneers, at their Offices, 61, High-street, Newport, and Brook-house, Llantarnam. SALES BY MR. B 0 T H 0 M L B.T. tit". MSALE OF EXCELLENT HORSES. K- J. BOTHOMLEY will SELL by AUCTION, at the NEW CATTLE MARKET, New- port, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th of January, 1857, at Eleven o clock in the Forenoon precisely, Four very Superior DRAUGHT HORSES, consisting of a powerful Black Mare, nine years old two Bay Horses, four years old and a strong active Black Colt, three years old. The above are the property of a Contractor, who has no further use for them at present, and the Auctioneer strongly recommends them to the attention of persona requ ring good horses. For further particulars, apply to MR. J. BOTHOM- LEY, Auctioneer, &c., at his Auction Mart, No. 47, High-street, Newport, Monmouthshire ALTERATION IN DATE OF SALE. CRICK HOWELL, BRECONSHIRE. MR. J. BOTtlOMLEY is instructed to SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY, the 5:h day of FEBRUARY. 1857, at BRIDGE-STREET, CRICKHOWELIi, the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Shop Fixtures, Smiths' Tools, and Implements, together with a Steam. Thrashing Machine, belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. Edward Burfield, deceased. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, which is of modern make and is in excellent condition, consists of Tables, Sofas, Pier Glasses, Fenders and Fire-ir ns, Clot ks, Chairs. Maps, Pictures, China, Glass, Curtains, Carpets, Chests of Drawers, Bedsteads, Mattresses, Beds and Bed-clothes. Book-cases, <xhstands, Plated Goods, and numerous other articles. Among the FIXTURES, are sundry Shelves, Girsot Frames, Glass Cases, Counter and Desk, lot of Drawers, Gas Fittings, Stand for Goods &c. The SMITHS' TOOLS comprise, several Smiths' Bellows, Anvils, Borers, Tongs, Rounding Tools, Dressers, Punches, Chisels, Hammers, Vices, Cast-backs, Lathe, and Set of Tools, Punching Machine, sundry Tools, Water Troughs, Forges and Nailors' Blocks. The THRASHING MACHINE will be Sold with a Four- Horse-power Portable Meam Engine. The achine is a combined Straw, Riddling, and Winnowing M.ic'dne, with Wooden Wheels, adapted for Bolting and Thrashing. The STEAM ENGINE is mounred on wooden travelling wheels, with iron anxles and boshes, fitted with governors and boilers properly covere.l and cased with wood logging. The cylinder is fitted inside the steam chamber, with tuba brush, spanner, and stoking irons, complete for travelling, with waterproof cover for engine, and best driving belt and the Engine and Machine are constructed by first-rata makers. Sale to commence precisely at Twelve o'clock. For further particulars and catalogues, apply to the AUCTIONEER, at his Auction Mart, No. 47, High- street, Newport, Mon. [995 GOTHIC COTTAGE, PONTYMOILE! MR. PHIL PUT will SILL hy AUCTION", on Tuesday next, at the Gothic Cottage, Ponty- moile, the Neat and Modern HjCSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, and Effects, of Mr. TURLEY, who is letvln, the neighbourhood.—See hand-bills. January 23, 18-57, ABERGAVENN Y— MONMOUTHSHIE. MR. HANDS will SELL by 1U LIC AUCTION, at the LION HOTEL, Aber avenuny, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of February, 1857 a Two o'clock in the Afternoon, (subject to such CJI d tiuns as shall be then pro iuced,) the Remainder, e^pectm t on the decease of Irs. J iin Prosser, (of Pemi r, k.) Lo i e. Mer- thyr-road, Abergavenny,) of and in all that Mes-uage, Farm, and Lands, called Little Glan U,k," con! aining about 13a. 2r. lGp., (a little more or less,) situaie a Llan- ellen, near Aberg venny. This Property is beaatifully situated on the 13 iiks of the Usk, commanding a lovely and extensive pro pcót. It is bounded by the river, giving a valuable r'ght of fishing. The House and Buildings are in good order £55 I yea. have been offered for the property, There a: e (hoi;e ,ndt; trees, (apple, pear, plum, and walnut,) on the la d, and also cider trees, captble of producing 8 or 10 hogsLeids. There is a good pump on the premises. The proper y is held for the residue of a term of ore thousand years, and there is no ground rent. For further particulars, apply to Mr Hands, auctioneer, Abergavenny or to MESSRS C. H. & F. JAMFS, 1026] Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil. BRIERY-HILL, EBBW VALE, MONMOUTHSHIRE. IMPORTANT TO BREWERS, PUBLICANS, AND OTHERS. MR. WALTER PERROTT will SELL by AUCTION, without reserve, on the premises, at the ANGEL INN, Briery-hill, on THURSDAY, Jan. 29th, 1857, the whole of the STOCK-LV-TRADE and Part of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Brewing Utensils, beer vats, puncheons, hogsheads, barrels, firkins and pins, malt-crushing mill, an excellent crank axle ort, :;early new, used by the present proprietor for hauling mult, 50 pockets of Kent and Sussex Hops, of the growth of 1855 and 185G, in lots to suit purchasers about 10J bariels of prime beer, gig and harness, nearly new, &c., &c., the property of Mr. Thomas Lewis, who is declining the public. business. '1 The isale will at Twelve o'clock. Three months credit will be given to purchasers above Elo. M-o m tfARMiX-* STOCK. R. THOMAS WATKINS will SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY, the 29th day of J nuary, 1857, at LLANRUMNEY FARM, adjoining the village of Saint Mellon's, and about fcur miles from the Town of Car,liff 125 BREEDING EWES, 120 LAMBS, 4 YEARLING RAMS, 4 RAM LAMBS, 63 FAT SHEEP, 10 FAT OXEN, 5 YEARLING STEERS, 5 EXCELLENT CART HORSES. ] YEARLING FILLY, got by Mr. Thomas, of Tydraw's Horse "Prince of "Vales," o PIGS, &c., &c. Several Wheel Ploughs.. Harrows, Scuffler, Carts, and other Agricultural Implements. Sale to comiuonce at 12 O'clock. Three Months' Credit on approved secuiity. RefrcaLmonts on the premises at Eleven o'Cl.)tk. o Cardiff, January 1st, 1857. 936