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COLEFORD, MONMOUlH, TJSK, AND PONTYPOOL RAILWAY. PROPOSED AMALGAMATION WITH THE WEST MIDLAND. A special general meeting of the shareholders in the above-named concern was held at the Three Salmons Hotel, Usk, on Tuesday, for the purpose of considering a bill n JW pending in Parliament for enabling them to lease their undertaking to the West Midland Railway Company. Mr. J. Russell presided. The following gen- tlemen were also in attendance:—Messrs. T. Gratrex, G. R. G. Relph, 0. A. Wyatt, — Teague (Coleford), — Trotter (Coleford), P. Williams, J. Williams, W. Sheriff, J. E. Powles, T. B. Batohelor, C. Herbert, Israel Morgan Dr. Burgess; Rev. A. Wyatt; Mr. A. Waddington, secretary to. the Company, &c. Mr. Waddington having read the notice convening the meeting, Mr. 0. A. Wyatt inquired whether the shareholders ought not each to have had a copy of the bill. Mr. T. Gratrex thought it desirable that each of the directors should have been provided with a copy of the bill as it now stood. He presumed the leasing, or rather the bill, embraced all the points spoken of at a former meeting. Mr. Waddington said certain improvements had been made. The Rev. A. Wyatt considered that even were the alterations improvements, they might lead the share- holders to change their minds. Mr. Relph said Mr. Crawshay Buley had suggested a few verbal (durations in order more fully to carry out his views and these had been effected by the West Mid- land. Mr. Waddington then lead a copy of the Bill. Sub- joined we give the HEADS OF AGREEMENT. Heads of Agreement between The Coleford, Monmouth, Usk, and Pontypool Railway Company, hereinafter called The Coleford Company," and the West Mid- land Railway Company, hereinafter oallad The West Midland Company," arranged the 31st day of January, 1861. Firstly.—The agreement to be subject to the sanction of Parliament. Secondly.—The Coleford Company to make and the West Midland Company to accept a Lease of the Coleford, Monmouth, Usk, and Pontypool Railway, and the Under- taking, Works, Rolling Stock, Effects, and Property of the Coleford Company, exclusive of their moneys, securi- ties for money, title deeds, books, papers and writings, on the fallowing terms and conditions. Thirdly.-The Capital and Debenture Debt of the Cole- ford Company to Jbe considered as JE160,000 Capital in Shares and JE60,000 Debenture Debt, the latter debt being al lraised. Fourthly.-So much of the Coleford Company's Capital as is not now paid up, to be called and paid up from time to time at the discretion of the Coleford Company, but so as that the whole be called and paid up within three years from the commencement of the Lease. Fifthly.—The moneys so raised to be applied as follows: —1st.—In discharge of the present obligations of the Coleford Company, estimated at about £23,000, and of the particulars of which they are forthwith to deliver a list to the West Midland Company. 2nd—The balance (estimated at about £ 15,000) to be applied, so far as the same will extend, in putting the permanent way and works of the Coleford Railway in improved order and condition, under the superintendence of the West Mid- land Company's Engineer; the West Midland Company to decide how muoh of that balance shall be expended on the Coleford Company's trimway. Sixthly.—The term of the lease to be 1,000 years from the 1st July, 1861, when possession is to be given. Seventhly.-The yearly rent to be reserved by the lease, and paid by the West Midland Company to the Coleford Company, to be as follows :— For the first year of the term 4,680 For the second year 5,616 For the third year 7,020 For the fourth year 7,020 For the fifth year 7,020 For the sixth year 7,020 For the seventh year .« 8,190 For the eighth year 9.360 For the ninth year. 10,062 For the tenth year and every subsequent year 10,764 eighthly -The rent to be paid half-yearly, on the 30th day of J nne. and the 31st day of December in every year during the term, and the first half-yearly payment to be made on the 31st day of December next, and every pay- ment to be made clear of all deductions, except for Property or Income Tax, but in case the whole of the un- called and unpaid Share Capital shall not have been paid up by the 1st day of J uly next, then and so long there- after as any portion of the Share Capital shall remain so uucanea ana uopaiu as aioresaiu, a propoi uuuaie abate- ment to be from time to time made out of the rent pay- able for the time being in respect of the amount of Share Capital so uncalled and unpaid. Ninthly.-The yearly rent being estimated on the un- derstanding that the yearly interest on the Coleford Com- pany's Debenture debt is £2,600. the West Midland Com- pany to have the management of that debt at their own risk, and the yearly rent to be increased or reduced by the amount by which the yearly interest on that debt from time to time exceeds or falls short of JE2,500 a ye Tenthly.-The yearly rent to be the first charge on the demised premises, subject to the charge thereon of the Debenture Debt of the Coleford Company, and to be the first charge on the undertaking, railways, works, pro- perty, and revenues of the West Midland Company next after all charges thereon at the commencement of the term. t Eleventhly.—The West Midland Company to pay all taxes, rates, assessments, and other outgoings in respect of the demised premises. Twelfthly. --The West Midlan-I Company to maintain and keep in good repair and working condition the demised practises, together with all additional and sub- stituted stations, sidings, approaches, buildings, machi- nery, and other worksto be placedand constructed thereon, and which are to be considered as part of the demised premises. Thirteenthly.-The West Midland Company to keep the demised Railway, Tramway, and Works <> ien far public traffic, and to work the same properly part of their system of Railways, and so as fairly to •• veand develop the traffio of the district traversed by tb,) remised Rail way and Tramway. Fouiteenthly.—The West Midland Company to pro- vide proper and sufficient officers, servants, aud labour, rolling stock, plant, stores and materials for the main- tenance, repair, and working of the demised premises. Fif eenthly.—The West Midland Company to have, exercise, perform aud observe all the powers, duties, and obligations of the Coleford Company with respect to the management, regulation, maintenance, repair, working and using of the demised premises, and their obligations land-owners, and to indemnify the Coleford Compan from all penalties, forfeiture, expenses, claims, and de- mands in respect thereof, and the Coleford Company forthwith to deliver a statement of their engagements with land-owners to the Wt st. Midland Company. Sixteenthly. -The Coleford Company reserve the power from time to time to sell any superfluous land and upon any such sale the West Midland Company agree to relinquish possession of the premises sold, the proceeds of sale to be applied so far as the same will ex- tend, in reduction of the Debenture Debt of the Coleford Company. In case of difference, the question what lands are superfluous to be settled by arbitration. Seventeenthly.— The Coleford Company to have proper and sufficient powers of distress if rent is not paid within Twenty-eight days, and of entry and perception of rents and profits, for the recovery of rent, if not paid within Three months. Eighteenthly.—The lease to contain all proper cove- vants and provisions, including a provision for the deter- mination by arbitration, in accordance with the Rail. way Companies Arbitration Act, 1859," of all differences between the two Companies, and such Lease to be settled by John Bullar, Esquire, on behalf of both Companies. Dated this 23rd day of April, 1861, At the request of Mr. Gratrex, VrT Waddington read the following calculations of the dividends accruing from the rental it was proposed the West Midland Company should pay for the line :— Year. Dividend. Surplus. 1 1 per cent £580 2 1» „ 316 3 2 J „ 520 4 2J 420 5 2J „ 520 6 2? „ 520 r a 4 „ 460 4 1,162 9 1 »' 0 at 10 (and beyond) 5 Total surplus £6,032 In reply to a question as to what would become of the Surplus, _8Mr. Relph explained that certain expenses would have to be borne by the original Company, and that a Board of Management would he constituted. Mr. Waddington r I meetings would have to be called to declare the di. dend. The Rev. A. Wyatt asked what per centage the Burplus of £ 500 would represent ? Mr. Relph Not quite an eighth but nearly so. Iu rep'.y to Mr. Batchelor, it was stated that the above figures were bused upon a calculation of the mileage. earnings, the proportion to be handed to the Coleford Company increasing as it was expected the earnings of the line would increase. 0 At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr Gratrex then stated that the meetmg had been Mr. Uraire shareholders might decide convened in order that tw upon leasing or not least g of the largest Company. Unfortunately, however,un«b,e proprietors—Mr. Bailey and • gaiiey should be to attend. It was necessary that Mr BaUey present at a meeting in London, it had thought advisable, under the circumstances, to defer^ ar riving at any decision upon the question, and to postpone the meeting until that day week—the day after the Moamoethshh* nwitisg. He therefore movtd thftt tM I meeting be adjourned until that day, and that it be held at Newport. Mr. Batohelor: I see by the 9th section the West v idland will take the management of the debt; and that our income will be increased or decreased according to the terms upon which they may borrow that money. Mr. Gratrex Not your income. That is determined. Mr. Batchelor: Supposing they borrow at the rate of one per cent., we shall have the advantage. Mr. Relph: They will take the advantage; and if they borrow at ten per cent., they will suffer the dis- advantage. The Rev. A. Wyatt said he had taken the same viev as Mr. Batchelor. Mr. Relph and Mr. Waddington entered into an ex- planation, from which we understood that in the first place it had been thought the West Midland would borrow money at 4 per cent., but after some discussion, it was determined to base their calculations upon the assumption that 5 per cent. would be the average interest they would have to pay. So that if they could borrow money at 4 per cent. their rent would ba decreased if they had to pay 6 per cent. their rent would be increased Mr. Wyatt said the meaning of the term" rent" was not the money to be applied to the purposes of a dividend it simply affected therent as applicable to debentures. Mr. Wyatt then said he went all lengths with Mr. Gratrex as to the propriety of adjourning the meeting, but he thought it ought to be adjourned to a longer period than that named, in order to give the shareholders time to consider the decision arrived at by the Monmouthshire Company. Could the meeting not be adjourned to that day fortnight ? It would be excessively inconvenient for him (Mr. Wyatt) to attend on the day mentioned by Mr. Gratrex. Mr. Relph was sorry the day should be inconvenient to any gentleman, but Mr. Bailey and Mr. Brown had fixed that day week, and he considered they ought to stand by that arrangement. As to any knowledge they might gain of the proceedings at the Monmouthshire meeting, that would not affect the matter, as the lease was virtually agreed to.. Mr. Gratrex No I cannot quite agree with you there. I think those gentlemen who differ from us may claim the right to judge for themselves. The Rev. A. Wyatt said he had but a small interest in the concern; but had he a hundred thousand pounds in- vested, his vote would depend upon the decision come to at the Monmouthshire meeting. Mr. Relph said those gentlemen who could not attend might send their proxies. Mr. Wyatt knew there were parties who attached great importance to the result of the Monmouthshire meeting. Mr. Batchelor presumed their security was identical with that of the Monmouthshire. Mr. Gratrex That is it, I believe. Mr. Batchelor thought if the Monmouthshire rejected the security it might be prudent for them to do to like- wise. Would the bill be at all endangered by the delay of a week, as suggeste! ? The Chairman said it would not be exactly courteous to the shareholders not to give them time for considera- tion. Mr. Waddington thought they might with perfect safety to the bill allow the meeting to stand over. Mr. Relph said if they adjourned to that day fort- night with a view to suit individual convenience, he might object on the ground that he should not be able to a tend, as ha would be in London. He thought, how- ever, they were dting: quite right to adjourn the meeting in consequence of Mr. Bailey's abseffce, considering the large stake he had in the concern, and the position he held as Chairman of the Company. But aato any question with regard to thedecision theymightarriveat, bethought Mr. Bailey, Mr. Brown. Mr. Gratrex, and himself were as strongly pledged to the leasing as they could be. He believed had Mr. Bailey and Mr. Brown been present, the Wharncliffd meeting would have sanctioned the measure. He wished it to be understood, therefore, that he favoured an adjournment simply on the ground of Mr. Bailey's absence. The gentlemen he had named were the parties to negotiate the arrangement, and they were bound to carry it through, and no honourable man could ask them to run away from it. Mr. Gratrex: That does not operate upon others. Mr. Relph I merely say I agree to the adjournment because the Chairman is not here. Mr. Batchelor You would Dot carry out the arrange- ment if it is not a good one. Mr. Ratph We have agreed upon the security. Mr. Batchelor We can scarcely make a mistake in escaping from our present position. Still, if the security is not good, I would vote against the bill. The Chairman: I must say if you call a meeting to consult the shareholders, you should do it effectually, and not say you have agreed already. Mr. Wyatt: 1 think it we agree to go to Newport, you ought to agree to an adjournment for a fortnight. Mr. Gratrex was quite willing.' Mr. Teague, who did not enter the room in time to hear the above discussion, observed that in his judgment, after careful consideration, the leasing of their line to the West Midland would be an unholy alliance. He did hope and trust that the shareholders would pause before they threw their concern into the arms of any company. He had no doubt his brother directoro had in their negotiations been influenced -by the best of motives by their anxiety to benefit the undertaking. Mr. Teague alluded to the difficulties the company had had-wontend against, observing that now they had urm surrinnnited some of the chief obstacles, they ought to have the advantage of their position, and not, having arrived at the point they had, be deprived of their pro- perty. They had gone through the heat of the battle, and he thought if after taking the final step they found they had lost the opportunity of making better terms they would be sorry. Mr. Powles said, in rising to second the moti n of adjournment, he might, perhaps, be permitted to say a few words. He had attended the meeting in February, and, though he was acquainted with the feelings of some of the distant shareholders, yet feeling he had himself but few shares in the concern, he was then silent; but on the present occasion, holding a number of proxies, he deemed it his duty to offer a few observations. He was sorry to find fault, but complaint& had been made and not without cause, in respect to the resolution passed at the February meeting not being properly re- ported and circulated amongst the shareholders. It ap- peared from the resolution sent as though the meeting had been unanimous in approving of the lease to the "est Midland. This resolution might have been sent round under the guidance of the hon. gentleman in the chair. But there was a counter motion made, that the meeting should divide, and the votes be taken. Of this, however, the distant shareholders were not made aware, but merely apprised of the resolution declarhg the lease to beapproved, and of this circumstance he (Mr. Powles) had heard many camplaints. Then as to the question of leasing. The main section of the shareholders had invested in the concern with a two-fold object -namely, to benefit the locality in which they resided, and to obtain a reasonable return for their outlay. Unfortunately, neither object had been attained; for their line had not been carried into the Forest of Dean. He much regretted the want of public spirit which had prevented the directors carrying out their original scheme and he considered they owed a debt of grati- tude to those gentlemen who had so largely invested in the undertaking. SuM, he fully agreed with Mr. Teague that if their line was extended it would pay and it seemed to him a moat impolitic act on the part of the directors-he spoke with great submission to those directors who were present-to have run in a moment of alarm and consternation ——— Mr. Relph Not in alarm and consternation. Mr. Powles: And to have agreed upon terms with the West Midland directors which were not as advan- tageous as they ought to have been. In alluding to the disastrous effects of the proposed amalgamation, we un- derstood Mr. Powles to say that that contemplated alliance constituted the sole opposition to the Ross and Monmouth line; and if no further opposition were offered, upon the completion of that line the Ross and Monmouth Company would be competitors for the lease of the short line from Coleford, and would engage to carry the line through the Forest. He thought, there- fore, that the directors had placed them in a rather awkward position for Mr. Relph had told the meeting that he considered the directors personally bound to the West Midland to carry out tbw lease. But in his (Mr. Powles') judgment, it would be for them to consider that circumstances had aiisen since the agreement was signed that would-materially affect the question as to how far it might now be desirable to carry out the lease. One point was as regarded the welfare of the district. The West Midland Company had allied themselves to tho Great Western and if the West Midland succeeded in leasing the local railways, the whole district would be monopolised by'those two companies. That was a subject he deemed well worthy the attention of the directors. Mr. Relph: That took place subsequent to our agreement. Mr. Powles continued: Another point was whether the security offered by the West Midland was at all satisfactory. He held in his hand a circular emanating from the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, and a Di- rector of the Monmouthshire Company, and in their opinion the security offered to the Monmouthshire was not satisfactory. Now it so happened that the Deputy Chairman of the Monmouthshire Company was the Chair- man of the Coleford, Monmouth, and Usk Company and he (Mr. Powles) could hardly believe that if Mr. Crltwshay Bailey were present, after having deliberately deelared that the security of the West Midland was not satisfac- tory to the Monmouthshire, he would say that th j same security was satisfactory to the Coleford Company. ( ?r e8> ^Aether Mr. Bailey would adhere to the lease—whether he would not be very much guided by tho decision ot the Monmouthshire. It ap- peared to him (Mr. Powles) that their Company, if would bo able to eomauad bttUr terms than ar„ • • ■« ? fered by the West Midland. He should have been very glad if Mr. Bailey and Mr. Brown had been present, that the question might at once have been settled. But those gentlemen, both influential shareholders, having recommended an adjournment, he ha! fallen in with their views and seconded the motion.' He believed they had everything to gain and nothing to lose by delay. He thought they should be governed by the Monmouthshire, and specially consider two points. First,—whether, the security offered by the West Midland was satiafac- factory and second,—whether, if their company was free, they would not be able to obtain better terms from competing lines. Mr. Powles concluded by observing that he would not have detained the meeting by remarks so lengthy had he not, as he had before said; held a number of proxies. Mr. Waddington wished to say a word or two in reply to Mr. Powles on the subject of the resolution. He be. lieved it would be found that the resolution was perfectly accurate, and embodied everything requiring mention. It was not necessary in recording proceedings of meet- ings to record those resolutions which were abortive, but simply those carried. At the meeting in February there was aa amendment proposed; but it fell to the ground, and therefore no notice was taken of it. The circulars sent round contained the only resolution passed, and that was all that was necessary. He did not conceive any blame attached to him. Mr. Powles did not complain of any inaccuracies in the resolution so far as it went; but on the face of it it appeared that no discussion had taken place-it cer. tainly bore that construction. Mr. Teague was not aware that a motion for adjourn- ment was before the meeting, but he thought they would act wisely by delaying the matter. Mr. Gratrex said the question of adjournment was the point really before the meeting; and they ought not to have travelled out of their path, but Mr. Teague had led them away. His (Mr. Teague's) brother directors did not see him so often as they should like; and had he been amongst them they might have been able to make better terms with the West Midland. -(Laughter.) He (Mr. Gratrex) assured the meeting that the, directors had done their utmost to further the interests of the Com- pany. With reference to some of Mr. Powlfs's remarks, he (Mr. Gratrex) must oall'Mr. Powlcs's recollection to the fact that at the meeting on the 28th February, there were certain terms submitted with regard to the arrange- ment, likely to be carried out; and generally speaking the feeling exhibited was in approval of the terms. That being so, the conclusion was arrived at that it was deemed desirable to enter into the proposed arrangement. A shareholder: It is a question for a Wharncliffe meeting. Mr. Gratrex I know but it was oarried at the former meeting that it was desirable to enter into the proposed terms. Mr. Powles: All my friends vote against it. Mr. Relph said he was not gling to reply to the re- marks which had been made with regard to the wisdom of the directors going in a moment of panic and making terms with the West Midland. He should at the ad- journed meeting be able to meet everything that had been said or if he were not there, his brother directors would be fully prepared to render sufficient reason for the course they had pursued. He would simply say upon the question of seeuriry-that great stalking horse of all-that Mr. Bailey, Mr. Brown, Mr. Gratrex, and himself, had accepted the security as it appeared before the shareholders; and every one acquainted with the gentlemen he had named, must agree with him in the opinion that they were not men likely to throw their bread upon the waters without good hopes of seeing it again. The motion for adjournment to Monday, the 10th of June, at the King's Head Hotel, Newport, was then agreed to. Mr. Powles referred to the question of proxies, ob- serving that he thought no proxies ought to be used at the adjourned meeting which were not produced at the original meeting. He wished to know whether fresh proxies were to be allowed, or wheiher those now held were to be produced ? The Chairman considered the same proxies would be used. Mr. Powles The question is whether other proxies will be issued. Mr. Waddington My impression is that if persons attend this meeting, and cannot be present at the ad- journed meeting, proxies may be given them. Mr. Powles: I quite agree with that but supposing a person is not represented here, can he be represented at the adjourned meeting ? Mr. Waddington thought he could. Mr. Relph Sufficient to the day is the evil thereof. Mr. Powles: I believe all proxies ought to be used now and that those nut now producud, cannot be used hereafter. Mr. Waddington I think proxies may be signed to- morrow for the adjourned meeting and that a person not represented here, may be represented at the next meeting. Mr. Gratrex: Now Mr. Powles may be guided by the advice of Mr. Waddington. The Rev. A Wyatt Supposing it came to a question of ldW ? Mr. Gratrex I am afraid by pursuing the point you will become involved in a labyrinth. We cannot do better than accord a vote of thanks to our Chairman for his efficient services, which I have much pleasure in moving. Mr. Teague seconded the motion, which was unani- mously adopted. The meeting then broke up.

RHYMNEY RAILWAY COMPANY. A special general meeting of this company was held at the Gray's Inn Coffee House, on Thursday, 23rd May, for the purpose of submitting for the approval of the shareholders, a bill for reviving the powers of the Rhymnoy Railway Company, with respect to their Bargoed Rhymney Branch sailway, and to authorise them to raise further moneys in respect thereto. The proceedings were of the most formal character. The secretary having read the advertisement calling the meeting, the Chairman stated the object, and in reply to a question from Mr. Howard, one of the shareholders, stated that the branch was absolutely necessary, and that it was only by opening up thedistrict by means of branch lines from the coal pits that the Taff Vale line became so prosperous. Mr. Conybeare seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. The Chairman stated that they also intended to consider a bill to enable the Brecon and Merthyr Tydvil Junction Railway Company to make certain new lines of railway, but they were obliged to postpone it in consequence of that company's bill not having yet passed the committee. The meeting did not occupy more than a few minutes, and in addition to the chairman and directors, there were only three or four shareholders present.

RUMNEY RAILWAY COMPANY. A special meeting of the Rumney Railway Company was held on Tuesday, at the New Huinmums Hotel, Covent Garden, London, for the purpose of considering a bill now before Parliament, for authorising the Rumney Railway Company to alter the line and levels of their existing railway, and to make and maintain new railways in connection therewith, and for other purposes. Lord Tredegar occupied the chair. A resolution approving the bill having been carried, the proceedings terminated.

HEREFORD, HAY, ANJE) BRECON RAILWAY. The Parliamentary Committee sat on Tuesday. After bearing Mr, Denison, Q.C., in favour of the proposed line of the Hereford, Hay, and Brecon Railway, and Mn Mereweather, Q.C., and Mr. Venables for the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway, against it, the committee, of which Mr. Scholefield is chairman, passed the measure, giving the Shrewsbury and Hareford the facilities they require.

MONMOUTHSHIRE RAILWAY AND CANAL Week ending May 25,1861 £ 2455 11 1 Corresponding week, 1860 £ 2124 0 11 SOUTH WALES. Week ending May 25, 1861 £ 7072 17 ll Corresponding Week, 1860 £ 7232 5 5 WEST MIDLAND. Week ending May 26,1861 £ 7814 0 2 Coriesponding week, I860 £ 7347 6 4 TAFF VALE. WeekendingMay26, 1861 „ £ 4757 18 5 Crrespoonding Week. i860 .X £ 4877 12 3

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NEWPORT HARBOUR COMMISSIONEltS. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual, meeting of this Board, for the purpose of passing the accounts, and other business, was held in the Police Court, 00. Thursday. The following gentlemen were present:—Mr. T. B. Batchelor in the chair; Aldermen Homfray and Townsend; Messrs. J. N. Koapp, M. Morrison, J. James, G. W. Jones J Moses, and J. Latch Mr. Wildy, Deputy Clerk j and Mr. Gething, Harbour Master. Mr. Wildy, the deputy clerk read the notice convening the meeting, and the minutes of the previous one. STATBMBNT OF ACCOUNTS.—PROSPERITY OF THE PORT. An observation beiag made with respect to a falling off in the dues; for the year ending March 1861, as compared with the preceding year.the latter being £1,!29 7s. 81., while the former was only 44176 2s. 101. The Deputy Clerk stated that 1859 was an exceptional year, the dues being in exceaa of wA". they had ever before been. Mr. James thought no town had advanced more fairly and regularly than Newport. The Chairman: With the exoepton of Cardiff and Swansea. Mr. James could not make that exception. Mr. Latch questioned whether th^ ratio increase would not be found to be as much as that of other ports. The Chairman: The figures for last year are (lead you. Mr. Latch would not take those as an index He would take the export of coal for the year. Mr Morrison: There is clearly an indication of a fall- ing off in the tonnages. The Chairman would give an instance of how trade was diverted to Cardiff simply through non-communication between the South Wales Railway and the Newport Docks. There was a vessel then loading at Cardiff with upwards of a hundred tons of cement, manufactured at Liswerry. That being conveyed to Cardiff, the interest of the Newport Docks or river wharfs was prejudiced in pro- portion. How it was the-landed proprietors of Newport suffered such a state of thing to exist ha knew not. Mr James found fault with the railway company. The Chairman said the railway company had not such an interest in, the Newport Docks as gentlemen connected with the town. It cost as much to cart the goods to Newport Docks from the South Wales station as to carry them on to Cardiff, and, the freighters not caring which courae was adopted, the railway company natrffaTly argued that thev might as well have the benefit of running them over twelve miles of their line as not. Consequently, the trade of Cardiff was increased by works in close proxi- mity to Newport. The circumstance, therf, to vrtiicli he had alluded afforded one reason why Cardiff succeeded and Newport did not. He was afraid he must lay the blame at one door, and that might seem invidious. But it was clearly for want of communication between- the South Wales premises and Newport Docks that Cardiff was selected for the shipment of line taken from the very doors of Newport. If they asked him why years ago such communication was not effected, he simply replied, he could not tell them. r < In reply to Mr. James and Mr. Morrison, The Chairman said that at Cardiff vessels were loaded diraot from the trucks. Mr. James That Lias deposit constitutes an immense mine of wealth. The Chairman said it was a trade that would largely in- crease, and by which Cardiff would be benefitted instead of Newport, for the simple reason that it was not thought worth while by the landed proprietors and leading gentle- men of Newport to effect the communication to which he alluded. It was a state of things that could only be lamented by that Board-they had no power to remedy it. They could hardly ask Lord Tredegar to interfere, as that gentleman was as much interested in the success of Cardiff as of Newport. If both were prospel ous he might prefer it. Alderman Townsend If the leading gentlemen did their own work, instead of employing so many legal ad- visers, they might perhaps do something to ensure the proaperi y of the port. The subject then dropped, and upon the motion of Mr.' Knapp, seconded by Mr. Morrison, the accounts were passed. HARBOUR MASTER'S REPORT. The Deputy Clerk then read the following document To the Commistionera of the Port of Newport, Mon~ mouinsAtre. I, the undersigned Robert Gething, Harbour Master of the aforesaid Port of Newport, do hereby certify and report as follows, from May 1860 to May 1861: That a new stage for the purpose of landing and re- ceiving passengers and goods has been constructed by the Bristol Steam Packet Company on the east side of the river at the Rodney Wharf, about sixty yards below the Newport bridge, which bounds it on the north or upper part, and on the south by the Newport harbour gridiron, which is situated at about seventy yards to the south of the aforesaid landing stage. The, pontoon is sixty-five feet long and sixteen feet wide, and the bridge which connects it with the shore is ninety-one feet long and nine feet wide. "The Newport harbour gridiron has been the means of affording great convenience and additional security to vessels whilst undergoing temporary repairs. The reduc- tion of the charge* to one penny per register ton has aftorded much satisfaction, but the revenue derive I there- from has not been equal;to the expenditure. One hun- dred and fifty-two ships, of various tonnage, have been placed upon it during the past year without accident or casualty. The gridron is bounded on the south by the timber and ship-building yard of Mr. Nelson Hewertson and on the north by Rodney Wharf. That a new stage has been constructed at Mr. Spit- tle's steam boiler establishment on the east side of the river Usk. It is bounded on the north by the ship-build- ing yard belonging to Mr. Nelson Hewertson and on the soath by the brick manufactory in the occupation of Mr. Robert Jones.. The river frontage at this place has and dergone some improvement by the fixing of piles in tb bank, and p'acing limestone rubbish thereon. The bank of the river on the east side downwards continues as during the past year, until you reach that part of it be longing to Sir Thomas Phillips, where a considerable quantity of limestone rubbish has been deposited for the protection and preservation of the margin of the bank, which has been attended with some trouble and expense, the tide being in this part of the Jiver very rapid, and setting immediately upon this point. This property is bounded on the north by the commissioners' ballast wharf and on the south by Liswerry Pill. "That the New Steam Packet Company's Wharf, the Corporation Wharf, the Tredegar Wharf, and Blaendare Wharves, and Docks, together with the moorings, are in an efficient state and condition to receive and accommodate vessels of a certain, size safely. These wharves are bounded on the north by the Newport Bridge, and on the south by the Town Pill. A. large portion of this Town Pill has recently been cleared of the mud which had accumulated therein it_ is thereby rendered more accessible to vessels frequenting this part of the river. The docks at this place and. moorings are in ex- cellent condition, and safe for shipping. That the Varteg Pig Iron Wharf in the occupation of and belonging to Crawshay Bailey, Esq., continues in the same dilapidated condition as reported last and previous years no improvement has taken place, notwithstanding which many vessels continue to receive their cargoes with comparative safety. This wharf is bounded on the north by a wharf belonging to Messrs, T. B. Batchelor and Co., and on the south by Messrs. Burton and Sons' wharf. These, with the adjoining wharves to the south, viz.: the Nantyglo, the Blaenavon, and the Illaina Wharves, together with the docks and moorings, fre in good and safe condition for shipping; the docks having been cleared and levelled during the past year, when requisite. That the jetties at Messrs. Vipond's wharf have un. dergoae considerable repairs, and the docas cleared and levelled, as also at the Mariners' Church wharf adjoining. The docks at the Victoria,. Yioond's, and Mariner Church wharves are quite safe for the use of shipping, of considerable tonnage the whole of these are bounded an the north by Messrs. William Williams and Co.'s timber yard, and on the south by J-aek's Pill. The banks of this pill, which some time since shawed symptoms of almost total collapse, have retained their position by the very strong and effectual piling which then took place. The wood jetty constructed by Messrs. Grant, timber merchants, remains in the same dilapidated condition as reported last year, no alteration having taken place to the present time. The adjoining wharf, belonging to the Blaina Cwm Celyn, which exhibited evidence of giving way, has retained its, position, with the exception of a partial sinking of some inches; these wharves are bounded on the north by Messrs. Willmett's Dry Dockland on the south by Messrs Price's Cwmtillery coal wharf. The whole of the docks, with the moorings and river frontage and stages from thence downwards to Messrs. Spittle's, Cambrian Iron Foundry wharf, viz., Mr. John Russell's, the Risca Coal Company's, and the Carngething coal wharves, together with the timber wharves belonging to Mr. Nelson Hewortson and Mr. Thomas, are in good and safe conuition, to accommodate ships and to receive their cargoes. That three jetties at the Penner wharf have been nearly rebuilt, the former ones having been so dilapidated as to be almost useless. "The river bank at this wharf has been improved, by placing line stone rubbish upon it, and the docks cleared of the mud and levelled. The east point of the entrance to the Newport Dock has been somewhat improved, by putting stone and limsetone rubbish thereon it does not appear to be giving way any further. "The jetties reported as in course of construction by Messrs. T. Powell and Sons, at their wharf, last year, have been completed and others rebuilt, the docks deepened and levelled, and the river bank sustained by strong sub- stantial oak piling. The docks at Messrs. Roger Lewis's have also been cleared frequently during the past year; these docks and wharves are bounded on the west by Pillgwenlly Pill, and on the east by Mr. Spittle's Cambrian Foundry Wharf. The dooks, walls, and banks in the Pill are safe and good, but the west point requires to have the mud cleared away, so as to render the entrance to vessels more open and free; the moorings here are in an efficient state. 14 From this point downwards to the Cork Steam Com- pany's wharf, the docks, jetties, moorings, and river bank, ars in safe preservation, and ships frequenting these wharves experience no trouble or difficulty. The new wharf mentioned in the report of last year as being formed by the Cork Steam Packet Company on the west bank of the Usk, which is bounded on the east side by the Machen coal wharf, and on the west side by Lord Tredegar's lands, is in a veiy dilapidated condition; the two jetties first constructed by them have broken •▼•j, one them has been repaired, and the other irill f sih-ii iiir «i a have to be taken down and rebuilt; the third and hut jetty built by them, at present continues to keep its posi- tion the whole of the river bank at this wharf has sunk down considerably. Means are being employed to remedy these disastrous effects. The banks of the river in Cold Harbour Reach, are being strengthened and defended from the action of the tide by depositing limestone rubbish upon them occa- sionally. That from observation made, I find the entrance to the river Usk, which lies one mile and a half south by east from the Usk lighthouse, rather wideband deeper than when surveyed last year, the Channel also in sea reach has somewhat greater depth of water. I attribute this to the heavy rains and freshets during the past year. The sand bank in the middle of this reach continues in its former position, not having increased or diminished, The least water at the shallowest part of the south end of the sand bank is two feet and a half to three feet, and in the Channel, at the entrance from six to seven feet. In Bridgwaterman's Reach the Channel continues as for- merly, having six to seven feet in the deepest part. The Channel runs on the south side until you arrive at the upper part, it then diverts across towards the north bank; in this, the shallowest part,there is from two to three feet at low water spring tides. The sand bank in this reach appears rather to have decreased during the past year. In Cold Harbour Reach the depth of water in the Channel from the lowest or southern point on the western shore is from six to seven and continues up to the Machen wharf. The sand bank in this reach which ran down nearly in the middle has receded towards the eastern shore, and a larp portion of it has been washed away during the year, which I attribute to the freshets. The sand bank in Pillgwenlly Reach appears to have extended further towards the southern shore, rendering the low water 6hannel narrower, but it has not increased in height, and conseqnently the same depth of water con- tinues during the time of tide. In the town reach the various small sand banks continue as heretofore in former years there is no sensible increase or diminution in them, and the depth of water is' as nearly the same as possible. That the banks of the river, with its various moor- ings and docks, are in good condition, and the channel free from any obstruction, from wreck, roots of trees, or other matter. That during the year ending May 30th, 1961, no other jetties, piers, or erections, have been made than already described. "ROBERT GETHING, Harbour Master." Mr. Knapp inquired whether the whole channel main- tained its usual depth of water ? In previous reports allusion had been made to a decrease in the depth. The Harbour Master said except just opposite the dock, where there- was a little deposit, no difference was visible. Alderman Homfray: Any accumulation now in the dock is from the river, and it ought to go from whence it comes. Mr. Moses wisbed to know if there were any balance in the gridiron account last jear; and if so, on which side it was, because it appeared to be the general impression that the balance against the Board this year was attri- ■ butable to the reduction of the dues. The Deputy Clerk said that in 1859, the receipts were B219 Os. IOd., and the disbursements £185 4s. 6d. In 1860 the earnings were J6201 4s. 10d., the payments being JB225 15s. 8J. The disbursements in the latter year, however include) rates and taxes which were not in- cluded in those of the previous year. The Chairman remarked that they had given greater satisfaction to the users of the gridiron at a trifling loss. Mr. Knapp And about 30 or 40 more ships have been placed on the gridiron than in the previous year, notwith- standing the depression of trade. The adoption of the report was then moved by Mr. Litch seconded by Mr Moses, and agreed to. REPORT OF THE BALLAST LAND COMMITTEE. Since the last meeting of the commissioners the com- mittee have continued their enqui ies. "T.iey have caused a communication to be addressed to the R )V. F. B Leonard, to ascertain if, and on what terms, a new lelse will be granted, of the ballast bank at present .in use, at the expiration of the existing lease in February next, and they submit to the commissioners the answer received from Mr Leonard's sol citor. On considering the subject of additional land it ap- peared to the committee that the site formerly marked out on the east side of the river, and offered for acceptance, was not the most desirable one, and they therefore invited the attendance of Mr. W. T: Ree8 at a subsequent meeting to endeavour to ascertain If a site in a more favourable situation could be obtained, either from Lord Tredegar, or Colonel Wood. The result of the interview was that Mr. Realt was to submit the question to the respective &gentg.df those gentlemen. "Mr. Kees's answer accompanies.this leport. As, how- ever, it is not final, the committee think that the negotia- tion had better be more matured before being discussed. It will be observed that the agents of both landowners require plans to be prepared by their own surveyors as a preliminary to further negotiation-, and as the committee have not been authorised to incur any expenditure, the commissioners will perhaps give them a discretionary power in incurring such necessary expense as in their judgmeut may be advisable." The letter fi:nm Mr. T-annardV Rolicitor having been read, it was agreed that the lease should be renewed, the details being left in the hands of the committee. Some conversation ensued upon Mr. Rees's letter, in the course of. which Mr. Knapp observed that the Board ought to be supplied with a suitable piece of ground, which vessels could come up to at low water, and. proper machinery being erected., discharge the ballast, and run up to the docks by the same tide, as was the case at Cardiff. He believed the absence of these appliances was one reason why the coal trade was so languishing. The Chairman said no doubt Parliament would give the powers for the compulsory purchase of land He did not know, indeed, whether it would not be better for them to go to Parliament Mr Latch We should have no money left for the jetties. The Chairman said the probabilities were if they put their ballast on another man's land, he would sell their deposit for 2s. a cubic yard for ballasting railways. Mr. Morrison By going to Parliament we should get out of the hands of the leading gentlemen of the district. < The Chairman It would be worth while going to Par- liameut with respect to the ballast ground alone. Why,, the South Wales Company would. purchase every inch of your ballast But there are other purposes which you might serve at the same time. You are now working your gridiron without authority and while in Parliament you might obtain the necessary powers for that. If they had any no.ion of going to Parliament, it was not too early to appoint a committee. The discussion was pursued for some time, the majority of the members agreeing in the desirability of acting in accordance with the suggestion of the Chairman. Ulti- mately, with the addition of Mr. Morrison's name, the ballast committee were re-appointed, it being understood that they should consider the question of applying to Parliament, and be empowered to incur any outlay in preparing plaus, &c., which they might deem advisable in the course of their inquiries. FJWANCE. The Collector reported that during the last month there had been received—dues, jS.103 4s. 3d.; gridiron, account, £ 14 6s. 6d. POLICE. The Chief Superintendent's report spoke favourably as to the efficiency and conduct of the staff, and on the mo- tion of Mr. Knapp, seconded by Alderman Townsend, was adopted. THE PILOTAGE QUESTION. Alderman Townsend inquired if there were any report from the Pilotage Committee. Mr. Knapp said the question was in abeyance, awaiting Mr. Milner Gibson's bill, which embraced the subject of compulsory pilotage. SEAMAN'S CHAPLAIN. Mr. Knapp drew the attention of the. meeting to the efforts that had been from time to time put forth to pro- vide religious instruction for the seamen visiting this port, and to the difficulty of obtaining funds to enable the committee having the charge of the Mariners' Church, to engage a chaplain whose sole duty it should be to attend to the spiritual wants of the sailors. In the course of an able advocacy of the movement, he asked the Board to give their sanction to the committee to solicit from mas- ters of vessels-entering the port a small, donation towards defraying the expense of a seaman's chaplain. The question was pretty freely discussed for some time ultimately a resolution was passed to the effect that the Board give a subscription of ten guineas in aid of the objeot, and earnestly invite the co-operation of masters of vessels in raising a fund to provide for the spiritual re- quirements of the sailors. The meeting then broke up.

NANTYGLO. A WONDERPTJL SHOT.—A man living at Nantyglo, who. keeps pigeons, a few days ago came to the resolu- tion to decrease his number by shooting some of the young birds, taking eate he did not injure one of the old ones. This was rather a difficulty, but after he had shifted from one side to the other for some time, with the loaded gun in his hand, four of the young birds stood well for a shot, and he fired. Down fell three pigeons, quite dead, and a fourth, being winged, fluttered about. But the shot produced other results more remarkable. Seven panes of glass in a house in the distance were broken, and a basin of broth and spoon were thrown down, the basin being broken and the broth spilt. The crash so startled a man who was at dinner, and who had not been able to move for rheuma- tism for months without his crutches, that he ran to the front door without them this time, and commenced jumping about in front of the house, declaring that he was shot in the forehead, although there was no mark to be seen. The man who had discharged the gun, becoming alarmed, hastened to the cripple as soon as possible, and finding that he was not hurt told the woman of the house that he would pay all damages done to the window. She, however, was not willing to receive a farthing, saying it was the best thing that had hap- pened to her for a long time, and she would willingly pay all damages herself, as they had been trying a great many remedies before, all to no purpose but now the man was quite cured, and she could not think of taki g anything. The sportsman, however, insisted on payng. The cured man went to work on the morrow, andinas not touched his crutches since. The sportsman bel hgs to the Second Breconshire Rifles, which may non safely assert that it possesses one of the best shots in the world-a man who killed three birds, wounded a fourth, broke seven panes of glass, and ured a fhev^ Kfti« cripple, all »t oue .l

DOWLAIS. STRIITG AMONG THE MINE«8.—The Cambrian Daily Leader of Tuesday haa the following communication, dated Dowlais, Saturday night:—"A denee gloom* prevails in this town. Late last. night a large body of men struck. This morning a still greater number, in- cluding all the Irish woramen, followed the example, and now it only remains for the underground men- colliers and miners, 1600 in number-to imitate them, and once more the sad spectacle of an immense iron establishment closed, and thousands idle, will be pre- nntp^-t0 tfle a sorrow^ng ftn<* astonished country. On Friday evening a dense masa of people congregated on the tips near the iron works, and through and around this great multitude the watchful policemen went, though, happily, their presence was not required; but it was eVIdent-first, that the men were in a state of great indecision on the matter, and, secondly, there was none amongst them who aspired to the position of an orator* Tbe precedent of Ebbw Vale, of the master giving into the men, has been one of the alleged stimulants to a strike, so great, indeed, that the Irish labourers have not hesitated, and feel so sanguine of the redult, that they say they will not take 12s. llfd. per. week. The poor fellows were in receipt of 13s. weekly."

MONMOUTH. GLOUCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS.— The yeomanry cavalry attached to the Forest troop of the above-named regiment, assembled at the Speech House, on Monday last, for horse drill. The offioera present were Sir Martin Boevey Crawley, Bart., and Captain Probyn. MARKET, SATURDAY, MAY 25. -Although there waa a. very fair attendance of farmers at this day's market no alteration in prices took place, and transactions were far from being of a heavy nature. Wheat may be quoted aff realising 6a 8d to 7s 2d per bushel of 02 lbs. barley, 228 to 24s per sack oats, 159 ditto beans, 26s to 27s ditto. Flour, best quality, £2 3s per sack. Inspector's Return for week ending May 27 --Wheat, total quantity, 50 quarters totaj amount. J6142 12s 6d price per imperial quarter, Y,2 17 04d. MASTBR AND MATRON OF THE UNION.—Mr. and Mrs. Ward, formerly master and matron of Epping Union, have, we understand, been appointed to fiii similar posi- tion^ in the Monmouth Union; Mr. and Mrs. Rogera having been appointed to the Clifton Union. ATHENBUM SotBM.—In a few days a fete will be held in a convenient meadow adjacent to the town, and the proceeds of the soiree will go to the fnoct of the institution. The Rifte Volunteer Band will be in attend- ance, and marquees erected for the convenience of guests. The shopkeepers have decided on closing their shops on the ocoasion.

BLAENAVON. FOUND DROWN.ED.—On Saturday last an inquest waa held at the King's Arms Inn, before C. M. Ashwm, Esq., Deputy Coroner, on the body of a man named Charlea Probert, who had been found the day previous in one of the feeders belonging to the works. Deceased was a native of Llanvetherine, near Abergavenny, but bad recently been working at Llanelly he went with a message to Blaenavon on the 11th, started to go back about ten o'clock the same night, and had been missing ever sinee. The jury, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict of Found drowned." The annual meeting of the Baptist Association was held at this place, ia-a field near Cooba, en Tuesday and Wednesday. THE STRIKE.—In consequence of the notice for a reduction of wages, expiring on Saturday-last, nearly all the workmen of tbe-place- struck on Monday, and held meetings a little way from the works, whieh resulted in a temporary stoppage of the six blast furnaces. On Tuesday the men divided themselves into two portions, the one consisting of the oldest workmen, chiefly mar- ried men, and the other of young men who were not willing to work at a reduced scale of wages. The first- mentioned body of men waited upon the manager, at his office, on Tuesday evening, and stated their desire to have the furnaces charged with material which desire was complied with. A body of the county constabulary was sent for to prevent any disturbance taking plaoe, as the otber party has thrown out some very strong threats* The ledaotion is, -we understand, to be 10*per Mai.

ABERGAVENNY. The Abergavenny Volunteers are expected to-commenee rifle practice within a few days. The ground selected is on a hill adjoining the Sugar Loaf mountain. Tuesday's market was but scantily supplied. Prices o meat were as last week, with slight variations in othe articles. Some of the principal streets of Abergavenny are, after the gas and water pipes have been laid, to be maca- damiaed. If found change will pro., bably be effected throughout the town TOWN HALL.—WEDSBSDat. [Before the Hon. W. P. RODNEY, Rev. ±4 FARQOAHAR, T. DAVIES, F. fl. WILLIAMS, jun, and J. C. HILL Esqrs.J J 1; CRUELTY To A HoftsE.-BeDi -,min, Johnson. a haulier, was charged by Sergt. Edgbill, with working a horse in a waggon, which was unfit for the task.—Fined 5s. and costs. Josiah Morgan, was ordered to pay 7s. for the main- tenance of his daughter Rosa, who, on the 10th of April last, was convicted of theft, and sentenced to four years in the Reformatory School. ASSAULT WITH INTENT, &C.—Henry Jones was charged with an assault of this nature on Louisa John, on Saturday night last. Complainant is-a single woman, and the accused a married man, having four children. The offence was alleged to have been committed on the road between Blaonavou and Abergavenny.—Jones was com- mitted for trial at the Sessions.

GOIiYNOS. A SAD EVENT.—Two individuals, an engineer and fireman, were apprehended during tlte early part of the week, on suspicion of having been accessary to the death of a maa named David Price, who was killed at the. New Pit, belonging, to the Ebbw Vale Iron Company, at Cwmnantdu, on. th. morning of Monday last.—AJS inquiry touching, the death in question, was hold at the Golynos Inn., on Wednesday. It appeared. that the deceased was an ostler, and had care of the horses in the pit, that he was let down the Rit,by John (cooper, a fireman, about: three o'clock on the morn- ing of Monday, last, and-signalled in about an houp and a half afterwards, to be drawn up, when Cooper, in the absence of the engineer,, put the engine in motion; that when-the bond reached the top of the pit ono-of the valves could not be opened and the break not being in working order, thj bLInd was carried over the wheel, which is sixty feet above the mouth of the pit with such, force, as to knock.'a, portion of the engine-house, downk and it would appear that deceased must either hava jumped or fallen, off the bond during its ascent, as he was discovered lying.on a tip on the opposite Bide-of the pit. He died soon afterwards.—The inquest was adjourned ior the attendance of the Inspector of Mines. THE TRADB. OF TAB DIBTRICT. -The trading prospects around us are gloomy enough, and every succeeding week makes them more unsatisfactory. Such of the iron and tin hands as can by any means get aw-ay, are, leaving the neighbourhood. The notices for the drop" ia wages expired on Saturday last, and as the.colliers refuse to accede to the reduction, the furnaces at Pontymoile and Blaendare, are either out" or on balf blast. The reduction, of itselt, might be borne, all things considered unfortunately it is to be endured with only partial or stinted employment. There are, however,, some cheering features connected with the melancholy position of the working classes. Chief of which is the noble subscrip- tioa that the inhabitants made for a fund for their relief during the recent inclement season, and the, uniform kindness of the Lord Lieutenant and hia amiable lady, the former of whom has provided labour, almost unproductive, for a considerable number of work people, and the latter of whom caused to be distributed bread, groceries, &c amongst many destitute, faujilies. Had it not been for such timely benevolence the poor must have endured excessive privations, and the poor rates must have swelled to an enormous amount,

• ABERDARE. Our Aberdare correspondent, (says the Sivansea Herald) writes as follows :-Matters in this district are this week in a very unsettled state. At the Aberdare Iron Com* pany's works, at Treforest, the firemen ceased working on Saturday morning lasf, and refused to oontinue at the reduced wages offered them.^ Today, (Monday), the puddlers and mill-men have turned out" in » similar manner at the Aberrant works, and there appears to be great uncertainty as to their return.. The colliers, iron* stone miners, and blast furnaee-men are content to work on but of course, should the mill and forge departments remain inactive, a general atop must ensue. Unless those workmen, who are now standing ont, return to their work in the course of 24 or 36 hours, the most deplorable consequences may arise. At Abaraman the men returned to work on Monday last, and intelligence of a similar satisfactory character has reached us from Ebbw ralø. At Dowlais things are in a very troubled state, m-d con- siderable uneasiness exists at Cyfarthfa-tbourd the no- tice (prior to reducing the wages) will not expre there for another nine days or so. <C Newport, Saturday, Jvu* 1, 1861 Printed and published by WILLIAM CHBJSTOPQEJtS, ot No. 7, Commercial-street, u the porough of Newport, at the MKRLIW General FftUUng Ofw, No, i £ | QwomWl street, Newport^ r .tr < „