Monmouthshire Merlin

THE SUPPLEMENT TO THIS DAY'S MERLIN CONTAINS The Great Silk Robbery—The Late Outrage at Church- The Murder in Wiltshire-Wills and Bequests -The Mysterious Outrage upon a Gentleman in London-The Baron de Vidil—Arrest of a Bearer of Despatches for the British Government -Two Men Scalded to Death and Eight Seriously Injured-The Dispute in the Building grades —Unsuccessful Attempt to Poison a Lover at Bodmin—Another Matrimonial Hoax—Census of New South Wales — Another Clerical Scandal—Death from Passion at WarminBter-The Late Attempt to Shoot a Naval Officer i Curious Point of Law -The Prince of Wales at Driii-An American Murder-The New Bishop Fatal Wreck of the Liverpool Ship Louisiana"-India and the Exhibitions of ] 862-Extracrdinary Love Adven- tures of an Irish Girl—Murder of a Police Sergeant- ck Execution at Chester-Foun,lering of a Schooner with a?l Hands-The Royal Family in Scotland—Birthday of His Royal Higness the Prince Consort—Drill Instructors for Volunteers-The War in Anosrica—Terrible Railway Accident -23 Persons Killed and 100 Wounded-'The j Extraordinary Case of Love anil Fraud—The Proposed Visit of English Cricketers to Australia—Wholesale Poisoning at Coventry—Foreign Miscallany — Lfterary Selections—Facetiae, and a quantity of General News.

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THE fffaiiTOtj^Hre Merlin. () u '>D NEWPORT, SATURDAY, AUG. 31, 1861. INFORMATION of another battle-in. America has been received by the Africa, which arrived at Liverpool on Sunday afternooi v la-st. The earlier reports, received by telegraph soon after the vessel's arrival at Queenstown, were of a some- what contradictory character. They will be found in oar Foreign Intelligence columns, and ampler and probably more reliable news of the conflict, from the American papers and other sources, is given in our Supplement. It would now appear that there was no ground for regarding the result of this en- counter as a. defeat for th3 Union troops-the impression to this effect which prevaiied im- mediately .&fter the arrival of the Africa, being attributable probably to inaccurate tele- graphic communications. The New York papers describe it as rather a-success than a de_ feat, and the results show that it was somewhat disastrous :to the Confederate forces, notwith- standing their vast superiority iu point of numbers. The scene of the encounter was a point far remote from that of the first battle and the engagement, consequently, fell to the lot of other troops than those who fled, helter-skelter, from Bull's Run. Some time prior to Thursday the 8th iust, the Confederates had encamped in the woods in the neighbourhood of a place called Springfield, in the State of Missouri and on the 8th, General Lvox's advanced guard had a skirmish with the outposts of the enemy in an attempt to draw them aw&y from their shelter. The attempt to bring, them into open ground was, however, then unsuccessful; and on the morning of Saturday, the 10th, General LYON, with. a body of troops numbering only 8,000, proceeded to attack the enemy, who, as it now appears, was able to bring 23,000 men into the field. Having formed his troops into three columns, headed by himself, General SIEGEL, and General STURGES, he gave battle to the Confederates at Da.vis Creek, about nine I miles from Springfield. At about twenty minutes past six in the morning the combatants were within range, and the discharge of a cannon from the Federal ranks was the signal for a general conflict. General LYON posted his cavalry on the enemy's left flank, and his artil- lery on the right. Immediately the first gun had been fired, severe cannonading .commenced on both sides, and was kept up with unabated force for two or three hours, when, the fire of the Northern Artillery telling with disastrous effectupon the enemy's lines, they slowly fell back towardstheirencamp- pment on Nelson's Creek. At this juncture Ge- neral SIEGEL'S artillery on the right and the ca- valry on the left directed a terrific attack upon the enemy, occasioning frightful slaughter, and spreading confusion among the opposing ranks. We look, however, in vain for anything like the wild disorder and want of discipline which marked the retreat of the Unionists from Bull's Kun. Though severely pressed., the Southern troops fell back steadily upon their encamp- ment, and it was in the afternoon, some hours after the engagement began, that General LYON, having bad one horse shot under him, and mounted another, received the wound that laid him dead on the field. Flushed with a pros- pect of victory over a foe threefold in number, he was waving his hat to his men, and cheering them on to the completion of the conquest, when a blow from a. ball laid him lifeless at their feet. General SIEGEL at once assumed the command, resolved to pursue the advantage which now appeared to be almost within his reach. Meanwhile the shells from TATTEN'S Artillery had been pouring destructive volleys into the enemy's encampment—tents and bag- gage wagons fed the conflagration which the shells had kindled-and when the pursuit of the retreating foe was relinquished, their camp was a scene of fearful desolation. The pursuit was continued until night cast its shade over the scene of slaughter; and the Unionists, weary and exhausted, and surrounded by the dead and dying, npOih d in the spot from which the enemy had been driven. With the instinct of an experienced soldier, General SIEGEL at once formed his plan for the safety of the little army that had thus triumphantly borne their standard into the eneniv's quarters. In close proximity to a foe overwhelming in number, there was evident danger of victory being changed to defeat; and as reinforcements were expected, and were, in fact, on the march to join him, he prudently determined to fall back to a point at which a junction might be easily effected with the advancing troops. Tn execu- tion of this design General SIEGEL retired to Springfield, unmolested and there, fearing the enemy, emboldened by his superiority of num- bers, might attempt to cut off his retreat to Rolla, at once fell back upon that place with his provision trains, and was, at the latest ad- vices, considered to be in perfect safety. It is significant as to the result of the encounter, that the enemy had not been seen during the retreat. It is, then, pretty evident that what was first regarded as a defeat for the Unionists, was in reality a discomfiture for their opponents and this important action, which in a military point of view can scarcely be deemed to have been wisely undertaken by the Constitutionalists against tuch imposing numbers, has somewhat restored the previously-tarnished lustre of their arms. The subsequent news by the Norwegian, from Quebec, is not of an exciting character. It would appear that on the 17th, her latest date from New York, insubordination had been manifested among a portion of the Washington troops; and we regret to observe an imputation that British subjects have been engaged in furnishing aid to the Confederates, in violation of the Queen's proclamation. All intercourse with the seceding States had been prohibited by an official proclamation from the President. "WE are not aware that the magistrates of Newport have an accredited reporter, whose duty it is to hand over to th3 Press records of what transpires at thsir meetings; and as their deliberations have hitherto been held with closed doors, we have been usable to pre- tent detailed reports of their business. It happens, however, that a brief report of the magistrates' proceedings at their meeting Of, the 21st, found its way into the columns of a contemporary, furnisked doubtless by a gen-' tleman who took a leading part in the business of the day, and who reckons among his versa- tile attainments a small degree of capability as a reporter. We are not about to suggest that each newspaper published in this locality should seek the services of an occupant 6ftlie magisterial bench in the capacity of a corres- pondent—nor shall we complain that the representative of the Press who did duty at last week's meeting did not manifold" his copy for our benefit. Ihis latter favour we certainly had no ground to expect from the gentleman whose reporting talent was called into exercise for the advantage of his favourite print; moreover, we should much prefer that the Press should be relieved from all dependence upon exceptional and incompetent assistance like that to which we have referred. How is this to be brought about ? We reply, by simply throwing open the doors of the Magis- trates' Chamber to the recognised representa- tives of the Press, whenever questions of a public nature come up for discussion. The moot point of the Magistrates' Clerkship is clearly of this character; and what advantage can arise from suppressing the proceedings of the Bench re-pec^inj it, while the discussiona of the party 0:1 the other side (the Council) are periodically made public ? A persistence in such a course exposes the magistrates to misrepresentation, especially when 'the efforts of the "chiel amang them taking notes" are marred by inexperience and prejudice. Let the meeting of the 9th proximo be thrown open to therepresentative3 of the JPres?, and gentlemen who now try their hands at re- porting will be relieved from further duty, while the public will have the ease, Salary versus Fees, fairly before them. WE last week published a letter from a corres- pondent who gave a somewhat facetious turn to Alderman MUIXOCK'S hint at a reeeiat Town Council meeting, that the Mayor of New- port would make an admirable member of the House of Commons the writer also waggishly suggested that Alderman TOWNSEND should be raised to a selt ill the House of Peers. 'The insertion of that letter has brought upon us a pitiful sneer from His Worship, and a feeble echo .from the irate Alderman- Both aie wrong, however, in suspecting us of sympathy with the sentiment of our correspondent nor can we suppose that the serious notice taken of the joke is indicative of ambition for JParliamentary houours by either the Mayor or his next friecd. At all events, we are wholly free f.om any de- sire to see the Mayor out of place among the colloctive wisdom of the nation," or to assign to a gentleman of Mr. TOWNSEKD'S warm temperament a seat in "the Chamber of gentle blood:" We had scarcely expected that the jocose al- lusiou of our correspondent would bring upon us a volley of nicknames at a public meeting of the Council; and we incline to the opinion that neither the Mayor nor his admiring- supporter cared to dissociate the gentle satire of our correspondent from the wholesome rebukes we have occasionally administered upon their public policy. By identifying us with Looker on," an opportunity was made to have a fling at a journal which has not allowed a spendthrift course to be pursued without denouncing it—- and also for throwing off a little of the ill-feeling with which undisciplined minds are too apt to regard these who reprove their follies. We shall not, of course, condescend to bandy offensive epithets with the MAYOR and Mr. TOWNSEND. Their undignified ebullition is calculated to produce no other feeling than one of regret that indivi- duals who so far forget themselves should have attained prominence in our municipal affairs Still, it would be undesirable to allow such a display of narrow-minded rancour to pass unre- buked, lest heated partizanship should become emboldened by forbearance, and aldermanic fury play yet more silly pranks. It were scarcely possible to leave unnoticed the warm, nay, almost fond, attachment which sprang up between the Mayor and the Alderman at the bare idea of separation and there would be something amusing, were they less affecting, C5) of in those protestations of fidelity by which the devoted follower sought to stimulate the cou- rage of his valiant chief. Unbridled wrath at the MERLIN and almost" gushing" sympathy for the Mayor seemed to struggle tor the mas- d. tery, reminding us of POPE'S lines :— HEAR how Timotbeus' varied lays surprise, And bid alternate passions fall and riae While, at each change, the sou of Lybian Jove Now burns with glory, and then melts with love Now his fierce eyes with sparkling fury glow Now sighs steal out, and tears begin to flow." To affirm of men," says one, that they have many infirmities, is merely to say that they are mortals who must pay tribute to their morta- lity." But even the utmost desire to be for- bearing towards the weakness of human nature must not arrest the discharge of a duty to our- selves. If the gentlemen to whom we have referred exhibit their foibles—whether they take the form of vulgar gibe or more direct hos- tility-at the expense of a public journal, they cannot be surprised it their indecorum be fol- j lowed by merited rebuke.

fulutttm lypimntmeuts. FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1861. FIRST MON. ARTILLERY. Monday, 5 p.m.-Butts, class firing in uniform. Tuesday, 5 p.m.-Ditto, ditto. 3RD CLASS. Wednesday, 7 p.m.—Artillery shed. Squad drill. Thursday, y p.m.—Carbine drill. Artillery shed. Parade on Saturday, with band. All classes in uniform. To meet at 4wmotiry at 6 p.m. Ammunition will be issued at the armoury on the days of firing, from I to 3 p.m. By ORDER. SEVENTH MONMOUTHSHIRE RIFLES. Monday—Committee meeting, at 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.—Preliminary mus- ketry instructiou at 7. Drill instruction and practice, specially for the Raglan review, at 7.30. Tuesday—General parade, in uniform, with arms, without plumes, at 6.45 start at 7 punctually Drums and files to attend- Rifle Practice—Thursday and Saturday. Band Practiee—Brass, on Friday drums and fifes, on Wednesday. Inspection of ArKls- Arms to be deposited at armoury on Friday. Officers for Duty—Captain, Lieutenant, and Ensign of Second Company. Orderly Sergeant—William Morgan. lly order oItne oommanmng umoer, CHAELES E. NAISH. Sergeant-Major.

NUPTIALS AT BISHOPSTONE — The marriage between John Cheese, Esq., of Bu.shley, Worcestershire, and Miss Nfacmichael. only child of the late William Macmichael, MD..F.KS., and niece of the Rev. Dr. Freer, Areh- lieacon of Hereford, took place at Bishopstone, on Thurs- day last, and created considerable interest in that rural locality. The party from the Rectory proceedod to the church on foot tho procession, headed by John Price, "ho is in his 107th year, canying a white wand dressed with orange flower a and ribbon, passed under several arches of evergreens aud; flowers erected by the pa- rishioners.

♦— The Polish ladies of Warsaw, not wishing to ba behind hand with their husbands and brothers in manifesting their gratitude to England for the expressions uttered in the Englisn Parliament in favour of the Poles, have exe- cuted a beautifnl piece of embroidery for Her Majesty Queen Victoria, which they have delivered to the English Consul-General to be forwarded to its destination. A mec-ting was held in London on Tuesday, cf metro- politan railway shareholders, with a view of taking preliminary steps to petition the Lpgislature to restrict the compensation for injuries by railway accidents within certain limits, commensurate with the injuries actually inflicted on person or property. It wag stated that one of the great companies had disburs d list year no less a sum than JE80,000 by way of compensation alone, for acciden's on their line. A CLERICAL FORGER.-At the Central Criminal Court, on Thursday, the Rev. J. Roe was convicted of forging and uttering an order for the payment of L60009 with intent to defraud. The facts of this case have already appeared, and it will only be necessary to re- mind the reader that Roe, having been disappointed of a large legacy which he expected on the decease of an uncle of the same name, forged that gentleman's signature to a check for JE6000, purporting to be dated some months before his death. The piisoner then pro- cured an engraver to execute two stamps, in imitation of those cf the Post-office, with which he marked the forged letter, and then produced it to his uncle's execu- tors. The facts were cltarly proved, and the wretched man was sentenced to ten years' ppnal servitude. LORD PALMERSTOJT AT DOVER—Dover, Wednesday. —The Installation of Lord Palmerston, as-Lord Warden cf the Cinque Ports, took place this day with an observance of all the ancient customs. The weather was magnificent, and the town was crowded with visitors and decorated with triumphal arches, flags, and banners. At one o'clock Lord Palmerslou reviewed the Cinque Ports Volunteers, in number about 500. His Lordship came on horseback from Walmer Castle, a distance of eight miles. A pro- cession was afterward formed to conduct the new Lord Warden t3 an awning, under which he held the ancient Court of Shepway, with the customary form. A splendid banquet was given by the Mayor of Dover and the Corporation to the Lord Warden, in ttie fine old hall known as the Mnison Dieu, where covers were laid for about 400- Lord Palmerston, in returning thanks to the toast of bis health, v as greeted with great enthusiasm and loudly cheered. In his speeeh he explained that the cause of the delay in filling the vaoant office of Lord Warden arose from considerations as to whether that office should be abolished, but he had arrived at the conclusion that it was right to be maintained. He warmly eulogised the Volunteer movement. He also alluded to the retreat at Bull's Run as au evidence of the utter powerlessness of men individually brave, but improperly drilled and organised, against an enemy. The town was illuminated, and the streets thronged with people.

REDUCTION OF DISCOUNT.—The Bank of England directors, at their meeting on Thursday, reduced their minimum to 4 per cent. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY.—The supply of beasts on sale here to-day was moderate. Prime breeds were scarce, and were disposed of at full prices, viz 4s 6d and 4s 8d per 81bs otherwise, the trade was in a sluggish state, at quite Mo?d 'y',¡ decline of 2d per 81bs. Prince Down sheep wore in fair request, at full quotations; but middling and inferior breeds moved off heavily at, in some instances, 2d per 81bs less money than on Monday. Lambs were a dull sale, and the choicest qualities sold at 5s 8d, being a decline of 2 t to 4d per 81bs. For calves— the supply of which was large-the trade ruled heavy, at a decline of 2d per 81bs. Pigs changed hands slowly, at barely late rates. IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGE "I.-Wheat, 50s 3d; barley, 32s lOd oats, 26s lid rye, 35s lOd beans, 43s 5d and peas, 35s 5d. THE SIX WEEKS' A VERAGES.- Wheat. 50s 9d J barley, 30s 41; oats, 25s lOll; rye, 37a 7d; beans, 42s 10d peas, 383. PARIS, AUG. 29.—The Moniteur of to day announces that the Emperor and the Piince Imperial left Paris at seven o'clock yesterday evening direct for Biarritz. The Emperor presided yesterday at a Council of Ministers. PESTH, AUG. 28.-Count Apponyi Judex Cariae, and Count Mailath, have received leave of absence for three weeks. The resignation of the latter is considered im- minent. irnDTri »

AMERICA • QUEEN-STOWN, AUG. 29.—The Liverpool, New York, and Philadelphia Company S steamer K in^<n no, from New York on the 17th instant, arrived here this morning. She was boardell off Cape Race, and brings telegrams from New York to the loth instant. Political affairs were un- changed. No further collision had taken place. The cot- ton market was quiet. Wheat w is firm. SOUTHAMPTON, WEDNESDAY NIGHT.—The United States mail steamer FuLlon, Captain J. A. Wotton, which left New York on the 17tb instant, arrived off Cowes this evening, shoitly after eight o'clock, and went on to Havre, after transshipping mails, &c., for thia port. She brings 31 passengers for Southampton, and 84 for Havre. Her news is unimportant.

FRIDAY'S MARKETS. (By Electric Te 7egraph.) LONDON CORN MARKET. -FRIDAY. Giles, Son, and Barker's RepJlt. Wheat trade again firm, at quite Monday's rates. Spring coin sene: slowly, and without alteration in value. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET.—FRIDAY. Market opens firm for Wheat aDd Indian Corn sellers asking rather higher prices for la'ter. Oihor articles un- changed.

£ aks by auction. I SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. MESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON 1.1] will SELL BY AUCTION, at the OLD Maso.mc HALL, High-street, Newport, on WEDNESDAY, September 4th, 1861, at 12 o'clock precisely, the UNREDEEMED PLEDGES of Mr. Jacob Isaacs, of 47, Commercial street, j and Mr. Myers Mauoy, 89, Commercial-road, Newport, I Monmouthshire, Pawnbrokers. Ij Auction and Estate Offices, 15, High-steeet, Newport, and Brook Housd, Llantarnam. ['2280 PILLGWENLLY. NEWPORT, MON. TV/FR. HENRY YENNOR will SELL BY IT I AUCTION, at the WESTGATE HOTEL, on MONDAY, the 2nd day of September, 1861, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, all that DESIRABLE MESSU AGE or DWELLING HOUSE, with good Garden, situate and being No. 18, Albion- street. The house contains two good parlours, good kitchen, large China pantry, three bedrooms, is well and substantially built, has good grates and chimney-pieces, is neatly papered, and replete wi<h every couveniencs. lias good drainage, and is held under lease, bearing date 18u7, for forty-eight years, at a ground-rent of £ 2 103. per annum. vn? ct> annum. vn? ct> For farther particulars apply to the AUCTIONEER, 4, Llanarth-street, Newport, M-on. roosi August 14th, 1861. lzzei NAVIGATION HOUSE, LLANELLY, BRECON- SarRE MR. HENRY VENNOR is favoured with instructions to SELL BY AUCTIO N, at the above place, on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY^, the 4th and 5th days of September, 1361, at One o clock, p.n, th FURNITURE, CARRIAGES. HOKbLb, COW.S. HAY, CORN, CARTS, IMPLEMENTS, &c.. &c., th property of James Pierce, Esq., who is leaving the neigtl N.B.—The Ftrrait are on the first day, Implements and Stock the second day- Approved Bills at Two Months will fee taken for pur- chases of Stock.&o.. to £ )° and upwards. For particulars see hand bills. Auctioneer's Office, 4, Llanarth-street, Newport, MOD. [2301 MARSHFIELD. TO SAY DEALERS AND OTHERS. MESSRS. GRAHAM & co. WIG SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, without reserve, at M&rshfield, on MONDAY, the 16th September, 1861, at Two o'clock in the afternoon precisely, aboci 60 Tons of NEW HAY and CLOVER, 2 ricks of WHEAT and OATS, and a small quantity of BEANS. Also will be Let at the same time, the Lattermath Grass on about 20 Acres (if Meadow Land. For -further particulars,-see luture advertisements and band bills. „ Commercial Sale Rooms, Nswport, 30tfc August, 1861. [2300 HEREFORDSHIRE. MR. W. J. HANDS will SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on SATURDAY, the 14tb of September, 1861, at Two p.m ft the CEOWS I Longtown, aFREEHOLD FARM HOUSE AND ■LAND, called I'ONCAi? FAKM, and now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Russell, and late tire property of Mrs. Ann Goldring. The Premises arc situate near Olctren, at the foot of the Black Mountain, in the township of Lhnveynoe, in the parish of Clodock, iu the county of Hereford, and withru three miles of Long town, and six of-the Pandy station, era ,the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Railway; -and consist of a Farm House and Buildings, with several closes of Arable, Meadow, Pasture, Wood, Orch&"(I,'tacl Rough Land and contain together 43 acies. A right of Sheep Walk and Common Oil the Black Mountain, belongs to the premises. For further particulars apply to Messrs. LLOYD & SAYCE, Solicitors, Abergavenny. [2282 ABERGAVENNY. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE. r—K, IVf R. W. J. HANDS will SELL YCFRTTKII^ BY AUCTION, at the ANGELEOTEL on MONDAY, the 2nd day of September, 1861' at Three o'clock in the afternoon, the following FREE-, HOT D PROPERTY, in Abergavenny, in the neighbour- hood of the Station on the Merthyr, Tredegar, and Aber gavenny Railway. A well-built DWELLING-HOUSE. on the corner between Froginore-street and Baker-street, comprising a good Shop, Bake-house, Kitchen, Back kitchen, Five Bedrooms, HDd every convenience, in the occupation of Mr. John Price- Also, t'be adjoining DWELLING- HOUSE in 1 rogmore-street, is the occupation of Mr. Welsh. The two Houses producing a yearly rental of £24. Four COTTAGES in Baker fctreet, arijoiinog Lot 1, and of the annual value of f 20. A substaoiially-erected DWELLING-HOUSE, used as a Beer-hoaoe, within a. few '-yards of the New Court House, and for many years past. known as The Prince Albert," and .contains a Parlour, Club-rootu, Bedrooms, .Attics, Brew-house, and Stable, and produces a yearly i rental of BIT. The Tenants will show tbe Premises, and for particulars apply to Mr. W. W. S. WOOOHOUSE, Solicitor, New- port. or to Mr. F. J. HALL, Solicitor, Newport. [2260 ABEBGA.VENNY.—26TH & 27TH SEPTEMBER. Important Scle of First Glass Modern Furniture. MR. W. J. Will SELL BY AUCTION, at the residence of T. BAKER Gabb, Esq., Frogmore-street, Abergavenny, on the above days, the whole of the SUPERIOR MODERN FURNI. tGURE (purchased at the best London Houses less than three years ago), including Arabian and French bedsteads, in the new japanned wood, with chintz and damask hang- ings and bedding to each haudsomej,pannell wardrobes, waihstands, drawers, toilet glasses, clieval glasses, &c, &e. Drawing-room and dining-room suites in waiuut and oak,.and covered in crimscu reps, chintz, and morocco very.handsomeand richly-carved oak Elizabethan sid-eboar With glass, 6ft. by 2ft. 6in. mirrors, vases, moderator lamps, pictures, branches for lights, large 1 dessert ditto, curtains, carpets of P > glass,.domestic requi.ltes, and a mniUpl.city of effects. 8 For catalogues? apply to W. J. HAN IS, Office 2, Flannel-street, Abergavenliy' on after the 29'h instant. _[2z47 TO NOBLEMEN, .GENTLEMEN, AND DEALERS. MAE&G WIN, G TA a KJ Til, GLAMORGAN- SHIRE, GJ L\FWILLIAM MORGAN has heen honoured by the Ex- I ? ffy ecutrixes of the late Rev. T. Williams, of ^3^« £ to off^r for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above place,.on THURSDAY, the 19th of September, 1861, for unreserved sale, thf whole of the far-famed STUD of MOUNTAIN PONIES, the result of many years crreful and judicious breeding. SIXTY-THREE PONIES and 13 FOALS, consisting of 13 Brood Majes with l'oals, 6 of which are by the Honourable Colonel Frederick Morgan's pure breed Algerian Arab Horse "The Mf-rshal," late the property of Marshal St. Araaud, 'he Charger ridden by him at all the principal actions in the Crimea, a horse of great sub- stance and beauty 6 Brood Alares, believed to he in foal 2 Mountain Stallion Ponies, 4-years olft, colours black and bay,; 1 sevcn-ycars-old 3 five ditto; 2 four ditto; 8 three ditto; 19 two ditto and 9 yearlings. Amongst the above are 5 pair,of capital matches, colours cream, light and dark grey. They are all in good condition, and the Auctioneer can COn&denUy recommend them to,persons requiring fitst- class Ponits—an opportunity that rarely occurs, as the whole will be Sold without reserve. n- Maesgwyn is within a mile of the Glyn Neath Station on the Vale of Neath Line, and may be reached via Neath and Merthyr by the South Wales and Taff Vale Lines it is also situated on the side of the turnpike road leading from Neath to Merthyr. Refreshments will be provided at Twelve o clock, the Sale to commence at One o'clock. Six Months' Bills will be taken on approved security, or 6 per cent, for Cash. rooo i 14th AUgast,, 1861. iZmmjmm ANNOUNCED IN THIS DAY'S MERLIN By Messrs. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON- Unredeemed Fledges, at the Old Masonic Hall, Newport, Sep- tember, 4 Py Mr. HENRY VENNOR-Fttrniture, §c„ at the Navigation House, Llanptty, Brcconshvre, Septem- ber, 4 and 5. Messuage or Dwelling House, at Westgate Hotel, New port, Sept 2. By Mr. W. J. HANDS—First class Modern Furniture, fit Froffwore street, Abergavenny, Sept 5 and 6. Dwelling Houses, at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, September 2. freehold Farmhouse, §c„ at the Crown Inn, Longtown, Herefordshire, September 14. By Mr. Forty Horses and Ponies, at the White Horse Inn, Beaufort, September 4. By Messrs. GRAHAM & CO. Hay c%c., at Marshjield, September 16. By Mr. WILLIAM MORGAN-Moufltain Ponies, at Maesgwy, Glen eath^Glamorganskire, Sept. 19. 12,18 -not all is mischievous to bold out a prtuiium for extreme sightliness, especially in food, where quality and xcholesomeness are indls- pensable. Traders with the Chinese have committed a grave nror, by (fitilng higher prices (or the hand- tomes?' Tea; for the celestials, finding how much appearance erbau ed i\\e price, coat over with powdered colour n;ost (,f the Tea prepared for England the arti- ficial biiglitntss or d.ukness imparted by mineral pondtis enables them to increase their profit, by 1 facing up Iow- priced autumn leaves, and mixing them off witil the good, which ti.ey could not do, unless the witlieied appearance had nut been disguised with powdered coiuu). Homimun and Co., London, commend sterling werth before outward show, and therefore find it necessary to import their Tta wholly pure—the Green is of a natural dark olive, not bluish, and the Black not intensely dark. This Tea is to be had only in Packets, from llorniman's Agenjs, M advertised in this paper.

NEWPORT TIDE TABLE. I HIGH WATER. DEPTH AT DAYS. MORN. EVEN. DOCK GATES August, 1861. H. M. H. M. FT. IN 31, Saturday 1 30 2 7 16 5 1, Sunday 3 7 ] 3 35 19 8 2, Monday 4 17 4 39 23 3 3, Tuesday 5 12 5 30 26 4 4, Wednesday 5 59 6 19 28 9 5, Thursday 6 42 7 2 30 6 6, Friday 7 25 7 41 31 6

UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES.-Hill- Street Cltapel.- Sermons in connection with the anni- versary of this place of worship were preached on Sunday last, in the morning and evening, by the Rev. T. Hacking, of Bristol; and in the afternoon by the Rev. A. McAuslane, of Dock-street chapel. On the suc- ceeding afternoon, a goodly number of the friends of the chapel partook of an excellent tea in the school-rocm. The arrangements were admirable, and fully entitled the ladies and other friends who took part in the manage- ment, to the cordial vote of thanks awarded them for their services at a subsequent period. In the evening a public rreeting was held in the chapel, presided over by Nelson Hewertson, Esq. Addresses of a most interesting and practical nature were delivered by the Revds. J. Hacking, A. McAuslane, G. Reeves, and Messrs. J. Ewins and J. Cole. It was stated, in the course of the evening, that twelve months since a cost of £250 was incurred in the erection of a new school-room, and the enlargement of the chapel. During the year about £80 bad be'm subscribed towards the liquidation of that debt, and it was anticipated that the present anniversary services would realize an ad-ditional JElO, reducing the liabilrtfs of the trustees to about £ 160. The proceed- ings throughout were of a pleasing and instructive character,—calculated alike to delight and profit all who were present. BODY FOUND IS THE CHANNEL.—On the night of the 23rd instant, a body was found floating in the channel near the entrance to the river. The corpse, which was shockingly decomposed, is supposed to be that of one of the ilKfated persons drowned from the Mary Ann Duffas. It was buried on Saturday afternoon. NEWPORT BURIAL BOARD.-The moathly meeting was held in the committee room, Town Hall, on Wed- nesday. There were present-Rev. E. Hawkins in the chair; Messrs. Moore and Prewett. It was stated by the clerk, Mr. J. F. Mullock, that the new pumps had been put down by Mr. Sanders. The clerk reported that there was due from the Board to the Scottish Amicable Society, pi incipal and interest, to the amount of £ 68 15s., and there was also due to the clerk, for salary and rent of office, £36. The Board had not funds to meet these liabilities, but there was due on the old rate from the overseers of St. Woolles JE80 9s., and from the overseers of the borough, £ '29. The overseers had been several times written to by Mr. Davis, and the overseers of St. Woollos had informed the clerk that they would pay when they had collected sufficient money of the aiid rate, but declined to pay out of the new rate, repu- diating their liability.-The Chairman remarked that he sympathized, as every one must, with the overseers; but still the Baard had a duty to perform, and he ap- prehended they could not recognize individuals, neither did the Board make a claim upon any special rate, they simply made a -call upon the parish.—The matter then dropped, and cheques for the amount required by the clerk being signed, the meeting separated; the amount due to the Scottish Amicable Society being ordered to stand over until money was received from the overseers. THE RlSCA EX VL@SION.— William Derrick, who was an underground officer at the Black Vein Pit pre- vious to the late calamitous explosion, and a witness on the inq-icst, has forwarded us a letter, in which he com- plains that certain statements madj by him, and which he maintains are true, have deprived him of employment and of the means of support for his family. His letter is accompanied by assertions of a very reflective cha- racter upon his superior officers, and which contains a long series of comparative statements of circumstances as they were stated to have existed at the time of the explosion, and those which Derrick contends really did exist. One very serious accusation ie, that the evidence given that before the explosion there was no danger rn the doors, was falsL-, and that, after the explosion the wind was turned up Bedlington's deep, along the first east level, up No. 4, and back to the ventilator-the result bsiag that the pressure was immediately taken off the doors, and the GBvemrnent Inspectors led to believe that the roads must have been in excellent condition before the explosion. We shall be glad to forward the .document to the Inspectors or the coroner, should they desire it, or think it might be useful.—Mining Journal. COMMISSIONS.—ah Monmouthshire Rifles.—Lieu- tenant Richard Waters, to be captain. Memorandum.— Her Majesty has been pleased to accept the resignations of the commissions held by Captain Samuel George Ilomfray and Ensign Horace Shepard, in the 4th Mon- mouthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps. CHARIER OF THE BOROUGH or NEWPORT—The original charter of the borough, granted in the time of James tlae First, has, we understand, recently come •to light aaiong the papers of the late Sir Charles Morgan, 23art. This interesting document bad probably come into the possession of the deceased baronet on his assuming the office of Recorder of the borough. It will, we ace informed, be handed over to the Corpora- tion for preservation ansong the borough archives. MASONIC DEMONSHIBATION—A zatlier imposing Masonic display took place on Wednesday last, in Bristol, in -connection with the laying of the foundation stone of the Lady Chapel of St. Mary RedclifFe Church. The Freemasons of Bristol, with visiting brethren from .other places, formed the procession. Among others, there were the following representatives of the Silurian Lodge, No R83, of Newpcrt, under the direction of the \w. i\1: Brother John Whitchurch, accompanied by their beautiful banner, and the officers and brethren wearing their full regalia. W.M. Br. Whitchurch, P.M. Br. Pjckford, S.W. Br. Ilancorn, J.W. Br. Huxtable, 8.D. Br. Evaas, J.D. Br. Osborne, I.G. Br. Lloyd. NEW ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH.—.The recently- organised English Baptist church continues steadily to progress, and the services held every SJlnday at the Town Hall, are attended by numerous congregations. The promoters of the cause have, we understand, en- ter.ed into an engagement with the Rev. G. P. Evans, of Swansea, to fulfil the duties of pastor for the next six months. CONCEALMENT OF BIHTH.—We last week gave paititulars of a case of concealment of child birth in Newport, by a sing's womm named Catherine Sullivan, and of the apprehension of the woman, as also of two men, reamed Clarke «nd Donovan, who were suspected of being ac e s')r:e? after the fact, by Detective Curtis. The thr.-a prisoners were brought before the magistrates -the Mayor, aud E. J. Phillips, .E;q., on Friday. A number of witnesses w-are exanined, and deposed to t'-te circumstacces already before the public. The evidence of the surgeon, jMr. 2. D. Powell, assistant to Mr. .Jeh-iia'la Brewer, was to .the tffjc t that he hAd examined the woman and found thct she h,id recently given birth i-, a c'nlj, a;l thut he had als > made a post mortem er- aiiunation of the body iff the infant, from which he was of opinioa it was etiii born. Mr. Powell further stat'd that the w; man ht.d acknowledged to him that i she-had been d<liveixd of a child, but that it was dead, .md ehe thought it no liar u to do away with the body. ChiefJSuperi'i'.e&derit Huxtable stated that diligent i:i- qnirie« had been made by the police, respecting the old Welsh woman to whom the femile prisoner, on her apprehension, stated she had giren the child., with six- pence to bury it, but that no tieings could be obtained of such a rersin. At the close of the inquiry, which lasted several hours, the magistrates discharged the two men, and committed Sallivati, who declined to say anything, to take her trial at the assizes.—Immediately aft. r the Court rose, the adjourned inquest npon the body of the chi'd washeiJ, and aft- r hearing the evi- dence, the jury returned a verdict of Found Dead." NEWPORT ATHEN^UM^—We have pleasure in an- nouncing that the RiAlit Hon. Lord Tredegar (in addi- tion to being a very liberal subscriber) has just pre- sented the sum of X-5 to the directors of this Institution, in aid of the fund for purchasing the building they now occupy in Dock-street. It may be hoped that other gentlemen will follow his Lordship'a example, and thus tnable the directors to complete the purchase. CRLCKET.- The return match between the Surrey Club and the S \uth Wales Club has been arranged to take place on the Marshes, on Thursday and Friday, the 12th and 13th Sep'umber. THE DETF AND DUMB.- We understand that a meeting of the ftiends and supporters of the Cambrian Institution f,r the Deaf and Dumb is to be held at Newport, o i Thursday, the 12th September. A large number of childien from Monmouthshire enjoy the advantages of this excellent Institution—and this, as well as the generally benevolent object contemplated, entitles it to hearty support in the locality. We presume detailed information as to the meeting will be hereafter published. A little girl named Clara Brewer, about three years of a,,e, was accidentally burned to death at Cal- dicot, a day or two since. Mr. W. H. Brewer, coroner, will hold an inquest upon the body this day (Friday ) THE MEDICAL VIEW OF THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION," formed the subject of a lecture delivered at the Temperance Hall, Llanarth-street, on Monday evening, by Henry MuJge, Esq., F.R.C.S., of Bodmin. The Rev. W. Wadworlh, turatu of St. Paul's, presided. The speaker, who has published a series of lectures in advocacy of total abstinence principles, described at considerable length, and with a minuteness which evinced a close and careful study of the subject, the influence of in'.oxicating drinks upon the human system, illustrating his remarks by numerous interesting experi- ments. He also enumerated a variety of extraordinary cases of disease which had come under his own obser- vation, and which had been successfully treated without the aid of alcoholic stimulants; arguing strongly against th. ir ust. Judging from the repeated applause with which the remarks of Mr. Mudge were received, the opinions expressed by him met with the warm approval of his Tudience. At the close of his address, the lecturer stated his willingness to answer any questions that might he put lo him. The hall was crowded—sufficient proof that the lecture was free. A collection was made at the door to defray w^enses. at the door to defray w^enses. NEWPORT CHORAL SOCIETY.-It is the intention of the members of this society, with the aid of some of the principal amateurs of the town, to give a vocal and instrumental performance of Mozart's Twelfth Mass, at the Town Hall, next Tuesday evening. Herr Pfeiffer has, we perceive, \een engaged to lead the band, and Mr. J. Rees will preside at the piano. Every effort is being put forth to secure a successful rendering of MGzart's fine composition and that this object will be accomplished there can be little doubt, as, under the con- ductorship of Mr. E. Jenkins, a gentleman whose unre- mitting and gratuitous exertions for a number of years to develope and cultivate a taste for music in this town deserve all commendation, the members of the class have attained a very considerable degree of proficiency. At present, we understand, the society is not in so flourish- ing a position, financially, as might be desired. We trust, however, the receipts on Tuesday evening will be sufficiently large not only to discharge existing liabili- ties, but also to leave a balance for future requirements. -See Advertisement. BOROUGH REGISTRATION.-William Fenton F. Boughey, Esq., has, we are informed, been appointed revising barrister for the Monmouthshire boroughs. The following is the return submitted for his official investigation at Newport :—Borough, number on list 518, claims 4, objections 6 St. Woollos, number on list 724, claims 14, objections 20 Christchurch, num- ber on list 32, claims 0, objections 1. The list of freemen contains sixteen names. THE RAILWAY TIME TABLES published in the present number of the MBRLIN will not b reliable after this day, Saturday, August 31st. An advertisement in this day's paper announces a fdte of an attractive character to take place at Raglan, on the 9th instanf, for the benefit of Mr. Cuxzon, the obliging warder of the Castle. The courtesy shown to visitors eince Mr. Cuxzon has been in office, has long since become a subject of remark. It may, therefore, be assumed that, should the weather prove favourable, a numerous party will visit the fine old ruin on the day nam-ed, with the double purpose of securing a day's pleasure, and to testify their respect fur Mr. Cuxzon. AT THE TOWN HALL this (Friday) evening, Madame Carvalho, who, a few nights since, was received by a Newport audience with rap'urous applause, will appear, under an engigement with Matthews and Holl- brook, Mr. Edwin Jones, the Welsh harpist and singer, will also cater for the public and Joe Holbrook will provide for the lovers of fun and humour. Matthews and Holbrook's entertainment is calculated to please many varieties of taste. VOLUNTEER PRIZE SHOOTING AT MONMOUTH.— It will be observed from our report of this rifle contest, in another column, our local corps, more especially the members of the Third Monmouthshire, have reason to be justly proud of their representatives in the competi- tion, Mr. John Whitchurch having been fortunate enough to carry off a first prize cf the value of j615. We here give the principal scores :-First range (500 yards) Captain Steele, Pontypool, 6 points; Mr. D. Brown, Newport Borough, 6 points Mr. Whitchurch, 5 points. At 600 yards, Captain Steele, 2 points; Mr. Brown, 3 points; Mr. Whitchurch, 6 points. It will thus be seen that Mr. Whitchurch made eleven points, the next highest score being nine, which was also ob- tained by a member of one of our local corps—Mr. D. Brown, of the Seventh Monmouthshire. We congratu- late our townsmen upon the proficiency they displayed. FRIGHTFUL DEATH.—Last Wednesday, a man named John James came by his death under circum- stances of a most shocking nature. The deceased was a packer on the South Wales line. On the day named he was at work near the Magor station, and during his dinner hour, having partaken of that meal, he incau- tiously lay down on the line and fell asleep. A goods train was due at the time, and it is supposed that James either did not hear it coming, or if he was awoke by the noise of its approach, he was unable to get out of the way. However that might be, when the train reached the spot, the unfortunate man was stretched across the rails, and the engine and the whole of the waggons passed over the body, literally cutting it to fragments, the heart, we are informed, being thrown to a consider- able distan-cc, where it lay quivering on the road. An inquest is to be held this day (Friday), at the Wheat Sheaf, Magor, before Mr. W. II* Brewer, coroner.— Since writing the above we have been informed that James did hear the train approaching,—but not in time to save himself, as upon raising his head be was struck by the gr. ase box attached to the engine, and dragged along with the lamentable result stated.—The poor fellow was thirty five years of age. BRISTOL BANKRUPTCY COURT.—At the sitting of the CjuTt on Tuesday, George Martin, innkeeper, Risea, passed his examination.—The certificate of William Brain, of Risea, grocer and brickmaker, was refused, on the ground that he had obtained money from Mr. Bothomley under false pretences.—Proofs to the amount of L242 17s. 2d. were admitted against the estate of Robert Griffiths, of Llantrissant, innkeeper, and Mr. Henderson was appointed solicitor.

CURRENT RATE OF FREIGHTS FOR WEER s, d. s. d, s. d. Alexandretta 22 0 Lisbon 15 0 Alexandria Madras 22 0 (Egypt) 19 0 Maranham 29 Oto30 0 Alicante 18 0 Montevideo. 36 0 Algiers Martinique Athens 17 0 Marseilles 17 0 Aucona 20 0 Malaga 15 0 Ascension Mauritius 260 Aden 290 Malta 17 0 Baliia 28 0 Messina 180 Bona Madeira. 14 6 B.ueaos Ayres 36 0 Mataro Beyrout 22 6 NewY(,rk.lOO Orembaven. New Orleans. Bombay 24 0 Nantes.15 francs. Bermuda 15 0 Odessa 15 6 Barcelona 22 0 Palermo 18 0 Callao Pernambuco. 28 0 Caldera Panama 450 Coquimbo 28 0 Quebec 6 0 Cadiz 14 0 Rio Janeiro 27 0 Constantinople 17 0 Eagusa Cape de Verde 17'0 Rhodes 186 Cape of Good Riga Hope 25 0 River Plate 40 0 Calcutta Roueu 15 francs. Cagliari Rio Grande 40 0 Cronstadt 14 0 St. Thomas 18 0 Ceylon San Francisco. 50 0 Corfu 17 6 Smyrna. 170 Copenhagen Syra 17 0 Dieppe Salonica 19 0 Elsinore St. Paul de Lo- Fernando Po.. 26 0 ando 290 Gibraltar 16 6 Sierra Leone 22 6 Genoa. 18 0 Suez Grenada 17 0 Singapore 24 0 Halifax 12 0 St. Petersburg Havana. 14 0 Seville 16 0 Havre Sydney. Hong Kong 47 6 Toulon Helsiugfors Tarragona 18 0 Jamaica 18 0 Trieste 17 6 Kertch Teneriffe 17 0 Konigsberg Vigo King George's Venice 20 0 Sound Wilmington. IRON. s. d. s.. 8.. Alexandria 25 0 Malaga 18 0 Alicante 21 0 Messina 220 Barcelona New York Constantinople New Orleans.. Cronstadt J7 0 Palermo 22 0 Genoa 22 0 Syra 230 Havre 11 0 Salonica 16 0 Lisbon 17 0 Smyrna Marseilles Trieste

BIRTHS. On the 21st iust., at Lexden Villa, Roatb, the wife of Mr Luke S. Peake, of a son- On the 22nd inst., the wife of Dr. Taylor, Cardiff, of a son On the 26th inst., at Gland wr. Crickhowell, Breconshire, the wife of William Morgan, Esq., jun., of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 22nd inst., at Ventnnr, by the Rev. George Prothero, rector of Whipphighn'n, uncle of the bride, Owen, eldest son of Owen Owen, Esq., of Gadlys, Anglesea, to Mary Sophia So'.heron, eldest daughter of Charles Prothero, Esq., of Llauvrechva Grange, Mon- mouthshire. Recently, at Tamut. New South Wales, F. W. A. Bluett, Esq., son of the Rev. F- Bluett, Abersychan, to Jessie, daughter of the late — Wallace, Esq., of the first- mentioned place. On the 28th inst., by license, by the Rev. Mr. Cook, I at Llanvihangel Pontymoile, Mr. Richa-d Fisher, of the Bridge End Inn, Pontnewynydd, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. Watkin Herbert, ma'.s'er, &c., Pnnteague. On the 22nd inst., at Landough church, R. E. Spencer, Esq., solicitor, Cardiff, to Miss Evanc, only daughter of the Rev. James Evans, L'andough. On the 24th inst., at Meithyr, Mr. Edwin Baker, of High-street, Abergavenny, to 1 anny, second daughter of the late Mr John D tniel, draper, of that town. Ou the 26th inst., at St. Ma-ry^' church, Abergavenny, by the Rev. W. Wegg, Mr. 11hmas Hodges, miller, of Grosmont, to Sarah, second dau,h er of Mr. John Grout, formeily of the Wheat fehe f Inn, Cross-street, Aber- gavenny. On the 28th inst., at the parish church, Trevethin, by the incumbent, the Rev. Thomas Davies, M.A., uncle to the bride and bridegroom, the Rev. Walter Marriott, M.A., only son of the Rev Walter Marriott) of Oldbury House, Clifton, to Miss Georgiania Maria Dix, second daughter of Charles C. Dix, Esq., Mambilad, Pontypool. On the 28th inst., at Penny Bridge Church, Lancashire, by the Rev. Gilbert Procter, M. A., incumbent, William Williams Phillips, Esq., of Yoik-place, Guernsey, late of Woodlands, Pontypool, to Margaret, widow of the late Samuel Potter. Esq., and daughter of the late Richard Roper, Esq., of Gauthfield, near Ulverston. DEATHS. On tbe 27th inst., at Gaerwood, Maiudee, Mr. Richard Evans, aged 23 years. On the 24th inst, at Melon's-bank, Newport, John, infant son of Mr. Stokes. On the 24th inst, at Pillgwenlly, George, infant son of Mr. Redford. On the 24th inst., at Granville-square, Newport, James, infant son of Mr. Phillips. On the 25th inst., at Dock parade, Pillgwenlly, William, son of Mr. Lewis, aged 12 years. On the 25th inst., at Llautdssant, near Usk, Tom, infant sou of Mr. Attiwell. On the 25th inst., at Macheo, Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Mr Bond, aged seven years. On the 26th inst., at Castle-street, Plllgwenlly, John James, infant son of Mr. Coles. On the 26th inst., at Newport, Miss Eliza Williams, aged 19 years. On the 28th inst., at Baldwin-street, Pillgwenlly Caroline, daughter of Mr. Charles, aged eight years. On the 28th inst., at Penhow, Mr. Thomas Orchard, aged 78 years. On the 28th :nst., at Canal-parade, Newport, Alfred infant son of Mr. Richards. On the 29th inst, at Jones'-street, Baneswell, Walter son of Mr. Walter Skinner, age I 17 years. I On the 24th inst., at River Row, Abersychan, of apoplexy, J\11s k_.aruli Powell, aged 62 years. On tho 26th inst., at Trosuant, Pontypool, John, infant son of Mr J. Marshall. On the 27th inst., Alfred, the third son of Mr William Walt ers, of the Pontypool brewery, aged 20 years. I Deceased, who was highly reelected, bad borne a lingering illness with Christian forti'ude and resignation. On the 22nd inst., at her uncle's residence, Llangibby, of consumption, Auu, youngest daughter of the late Mr, Thomas Richards, of Usk, aged 34 years. On the 25th met.. at Rogerstone Castle, Bassalleg, Ro"er Keene Baker, infautson of Air. John Waters. On the 2-5ih inst.. at Blaenavon, Mr. Thomas Morgan, aged 71 years, after an illness of about 19 years duration, nearly the whole of which time he was confined to his bod.