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Ural gntcuiflcttcc. The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort sailed from Southampton on Monday for Gibraltar in the Indus steam- ship. Lord Llanover left town on Saturday on a visit to Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston, at Broadlands. THE LATE PRESENTATION OF PRIZES AT TREDEGAR P ARK,-In cur notice, last week, of the presentation by the Right Hon. Lady Tredegar, of the prizes won at the recent Third Monmouthshire Volunteers Shooting Match, it should have been stated that, as a mark of respect, to the bereaved family of the late Capel Hanbury Leigh, Esq., the proceedings were conducted with the greatest possible privacy. But for the decease of the lamented Lord Lieutenant, the ceremony would have been distinguished by a review, on a scale equally im- posing with that which, under the auspices and by the liberality of the Right HOD. Lord Tredegar, came off at Tredegar Park last year. OUR SHIPPING TRA.DE.- The following letter, addressed to the editor of the Mining Journal, appeared in that paper on the 2nd inst.— SIR,—In last week's journal I see that in the Report from Monmouth and South Wales" an error has been made which may pos- sibly deter vessels from being sent to the port of New- port for freights, and so tend to the injury of it. I aliude to the statements that the coasting trade aaa fallen off to a considerable extent of late, in conse- quence of the want of a proper ballast ground and other convenience," and that trade already suffers from the difficulty which captains have in discharging theii oal- last." Being a railway manager, a dock director, and harbour commissioner, intimately acquainted with facts relating to the trade of the port, and assuming that you wish to furnish correct information to your readers, I can state positively that there exists the same facilities for discharging ballast from coasting vessels, as have ex- isted for many years, and that there has been no unusual falling off of trade, in consequence of the reasons as- signed also, that the facilities for discharging ballast with dispatch from the large vessels which use the dock are not excelled at any port in the Bristol Channel and that, in taking steps for obtaining more ballast ground, the Harbour Commissioners are actuated by the neces- sity of providing for the future, as in a few years the existing ballast ground will not be available.-Newport, Moit., Oct. 30.—GEOKGE HARRISON. GUNPOWDER PLOT."—The observance of the fifth of November may now, to a very great extent, be reck- oned among the things of the past. Indeed its celebration has for many years ceased to have any religious or political significancy; and Guy Fawkes day has been held in remembrance only because it afforded an opportunity to juveniles and children of larger growth, for the performance of silly pranks and in- dulgence in a reprehensible, because dangerous, kind of amusement. To these favourite games, however, the recent Legislative enactment has very properly put an end. In future there will be no need, as there has been of late years, for tradesmen on this evening to close their shops at an early hour, lest the dreaded squib should invade their premises and destroy their mer- chandise. Timid females and quietly-disposed people in general may perambulate the streets without any alarm as to the safety of their person or attire and our zealous custodians may quietly pace their beats without en- dangering their shiners," which certain mischief- loving imps have, in times gone by, esteemed legitimate marks at which to aim their fiery missiles. It could hardly have been expected that, in the first year of its operation, the new Act of Parliament, notwithstanding its stringent provisions, would succeed in entirely quelling the ancient "sport." Still, comparatively speaking, this was the case in Newport. It is true a certain valiant individual permitted himself to be escorted, sitting astride a pole, through the town, but on reaching the Town Hall, he was speedily dislodged from his position, and immured in a cell within the said building, and this fun was thus effectually checked. A number of youngsters, too, apparently in high glee similarly conveyed through the streets an effigy of the renowned Guy Fawkes, and ultimately, in an obscure quarter of the town, committed it to the flames thus attesting their loyalty and the detestation in which they held the memory of the projectors of the diabolical scheme for blowing up the Houses of Parliament But the rolling, blazing tar barrel—surrounded by a tu multuous troop of laughing giiray-faced urchins—and the uproarious glee and jollity invariably attendant thereon, was nowhere to be seen or heard. And as to the whiz and whirr and din occasioned by the simul- taneous discharge of a thousand crackers, squibs, rockets, and other pyrotechnics, revealing, by their combined glare, the grotesque movements of the hilarious crowd, all had disappeared, and, in walking the streets, no one would, from their quiet and undisturbed aspect, have had the remotest idea that this was the evening for celebrating the famous Gunpowder Plot." Now and again in some by-street the crack of a solitary squib might have been heard,— but for that it would not have been apparent such things as fireworks existed in the town. From the Success with which in its first year the new Act has worked, it may be anticipated that the ancient custom" is doomed because, although by virtue of a license, fireworks may be vended, and although people may, if they choose to travel outside the limits of the bo- rough, gratify their penchant for displaying them, the degree of amusement derived from the practice depends mainly upon the amount of inconvenience occasioned, and alarm inspired thereby, and it is not likely therefore that it would be pursued as a sport, where these contri- butions to enjoyment were lacking. Being no longer fed from these sources, the love of pyrotechnic displays, even in commemoration of a national event would cease and it is therefore matter for congratulation that Parliament has at length passed a measure which seems likely effectually to get rid of ft long-prevalent and dangerous nuisance. TRADE OF THE PORT.-After the long season of gloom and depression which has prevailed in Newport, any improvement, or any genuine prospect of a speedy revival, in the trade of the port, must be hailed with ex- treme satisfaction by all classes. We have therefore plea- sure in directing attention to our report in another column of the proceedings at the Dock Meeting, on Thursday, and where gentlemen largely interested in the port, expressed themselves in most sanguine terms as to our future pros perity, and detailed the grounds of their hopefulness. The present position of the dock, although probably un- satisfactory enough to the shareholders, is still, by way of contrast, of an encouraging nature. There has certainly of late been a visible improvement in the shipping, as a proof of which, we recently noticed large imports of timber by Messrs. Williams and Co. The briskness still continues, and it is worthy of record that on Friday and Saturday last no fewer than 140 craft came into the port; while on Wednesday, the dock was occupied by 52 fine vessels. We hope the coming of the better days fore- shadowed by Mr. T. Powell, Mr. Cartwright, and other gentlemen, will not be long delayed but that the several public companies upon whom the well-being of our port seems mainly to depend, acting in unison, will vigorously press forward all measures calculated to ensure its speedy arrival. On the other hand we regret to hear that there is no likelihood of an improvement in trade at the Dos Works, where the men have for a number of months been working short time but that, on the contrary, it is not improbable the hours of labour may be still further curtailed. HOUSEKEEPERS, BEWARE.—Now that the evenings are dark and long, housekeepers will betray a want of thought and great negligence by leaving their houses wholly unprotected. Gangs of thieves are roving about ready to avail themselves of every opportunity for com- mitting depredations and when all the family are absent at divine service on Sunday evening, ample time is afforded for the accomplishment of their nefarious designs, while the darkness of the night supplies an admirable cover for their entry. The most massive or the most intricate locks are no barriers, the thieves being furnished with every description of skeleton key. An instance of this occurred at Caerleon on Sunday evening. The shop of Mr. Roberts, draper, was entered by means of a skeleton key, and a quantity of small articles of jewelry carried off. No shop goods were missed; but the thieves appear to have been disturbed, which may account for that. A box up stairs, containing plate, was found to have been forced open, but none of the contents were abstracted. An iron bar was placed across the front door, the thieves having made their egress through the back part of the premises. No clue has been obtained to the burglars, but they are supposed to be part of a gang who visited Newport last week, but who, through the vigilance of our police, were compelled to beat a speedy retreat. Let housekeepers take warning. SEVENTH MONMOUTHSHIRE RIFLE CONTEST. — The distribution of prizes competed for at Malpas butts, last week, took place at the Drill Hall, Dock-street, on Monday evening. The attendance of Volunteers was large. Captain-Commandant Cathcart, in presenting each sucsessful competitor with his reward, addressed a few kindly words of congratulation and encouragement. The proceedings were terminated by a short drill. SPECIAL SERVICES AT ST. PAUL'S—The third of the series of alternate Wednesday evening special ser- vices, was held at the church of St, Paul, this week the preacher on the occasion being the Rev. J. W. Watson, Vicar of Kemberton, Salop. INQUESTS.—On Wednesday last, twoinqwests were held before W. H. Brewer, Esq., Coroner, at the house of Mrs. Parfitt, the Dock Hotel. The first was upon the body of the infant son of Mr. Patrick Macarthy, Castle-street, Pill. From the evidence, it appeared that the child, when the mother retired to rest on Sunday night, seemed to be suffering from a pain in the bowels. The mother, however, went to bed, and fell asleep. About three o'clock, a Mrs. Fisher, who slept in the same room, heard the child make a noise as though suf- fering acutely. She immediately awoke the mother, who put the infant to her breast, but it refused to take any nourishment, and gradually became worse up to five o'clock, when it expired. No medical attendance was procured, neither were any remedies applied. The Coroner, after hearing the evidence, seriously cautioned the mother for her neglect, and a verdict was returned of Died from the visitation of God."—The second inquest was upon the body of a young sailor, name unknown, which had been found in the dock on Wed- nesday morning. Some time ago, a young man, about eighteen years of age, was missed from a steamer lying in the dock. The captain had sent him with several letters to the Post office, but he was never after- wards seen, and it was supposed he had decamped, and taken the letters with him. That this, however, was the body of the unfortunate youth, there can be no doubt, as it was discovered close to the spot where the steamer had been lying, and in the pocket of the de- ceased were found several letters which had never been posted. Verdict-" Found Drowned." AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPORTATION.—The readers at our Commercial Room were a little perplexed with an entry in last Saturday's Waterford Shipping List, which lay on the south-west table with several other similar publications. Under the head of Irish exports from tbo port nnrneOj was on. which ran &8 -roltowa ultorian, H. Doughton, for Newport, 735 barrels rai6.' Such a shipment of vermin was certainly never before announced, nor did ever such emigration of offensive creatures take place from the Emerald Isle since that famous feat of St. Patrick, when he Gave the snakes and toads a twist, And banished all the varmint." It was at first thought they were intended for the Lon- don sporting world, where they are killed by prizj terriers by the dozen; but a matter-of-fact person spoiled all speculation by declaring rats was a misprint for oats, which, we suspect, must be accepted as the true version.—Bristol Times. SUDDEN DEATH. — A woman, named Eliza Wadridge, about forty yeirs of age, died very suddenly, in this town, on Sunday last. The deceased, who was unmarried, and is not known to have any relatives, has lived in Newport for a number of years, obtaining a livelihood by charring. On Sunday morning, she went to the house of Mr. John Williams, with whom she was acquainted, No. 2, Bolt street, where she partook of some food. After being there two or three hours she was seized with a sudden illness. 0. H. Jennings, Esq., surgeon, was immediately sent for, but before his arrival life was extinct. An inquest was held upon the body, on Wednesday, at the Western Valleys Hotel, before W. H. Brewer, Esq., coroner, when the above circum- stances having been deposed to, the jury returned a verdict of Died from the visitation of God." ERRATA.-In last week's MERLIN a paragraph appeared, giving particulars of an accident that had oc- curred in Newport, and which had been attended with se- rious results to Mr. T. Davies, of Langstone, his wife, and sister. in-law." An accident of the nature described did happen, but, we are informed, the parties injured were Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Davies, of Redwick, and Mrs. Davies's sister. COMMISSIONS SIGNED.—4M Brecknockshire Rifles -William Bridgwater, Major in the Royal Brecknock Rifle Regiment of Militia, to be Captain Ensign Walter E. Bellamy, to be Lieutenant, vice Bridgwater, promoted. SHIP LAUNCH.—On Tuesday a fine vessel was launched from the ship yards of Messrs. W. and J. H. Willmett of this town. She is to be barque-rigged, and is destined for trading in the China seas. At twenty minutes past eight she began to move gently on her ways," was christened the George JRutstone by Miss Rutstone, the daughter of the owner, and then dipped gracefully into her future element amidst loud cheering from those on board, and the hundreds of spectators that lined either shore. The purchaser is George Rutstone, Esq., of Liverpool, whose name has been given to the vessel. Her dimensions are :—Length of keel and fore-rake, 126 feet; extreme breadth, 26 feet; depth of hold, 16 feet. She registers 352, and is cal- culated to carry nearly 600 tons classed A 1 for 13 years. Mr. John Willmett, ship-builder, Padstow, who is connected with the firm of Messrs. W. and J. H. Wiltmett here, successfully launched a vessel from his yard on Saturday morning last. WRECK IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL.—Fears are entertained that a Swedish vessel, the Solide, Brooks, commander, which sailed from Queenstown on the 31st, where she had arrived fiom Havannah, with sugars for this port, has foundered in our channel, and that all hands have perished. She was seen and spoken with on Thursday night, a good way to the westward of Lundy Island. It was blowing very hard at the time, and an experienced pilot, Sir. Bailey, wished the captain to stand in towards the island, in order that he might board her and navigate her safely into harbour. The captain refused, and Mr. Bailey proceeded up channel, passing under Lundy Island to the south ward, and keep- ing out in the mid-channel. When last he saw the Solide she was near the Copperas Rock," and as no- thing has since been heard of her, it is feared that she must have got upon that or some other rock adjacent. What renders this the more to be apprehended is that a sugar hogshead, a pram (or foreign boat) and a deck- house, answering the description of that which Mr. Bailey saw on board of her, have since been passed near the Skerweather sands, which was opposite to the place where she is thought to have perished.-Bristol Gazette. A later account says-The brig Solide from Cardenas de Cuba, with sugar, for Bristol, via Queenstown, was lost on the Skerweather sands, five miles south of the Mumbles, during Friday night. There is a schooner lost on the same place, with, it is feared, all on board. There is also a schooner ashore on Breaksea. All these vessels were without channel pilots. Pilot John Thomas, No. 26, and crew report that the Solide had not entirely broken up, that her masts were standing, with foretopsail loose, when they passed-that a qnaniity of wreck was washing about, among which were chests, drawers, a deck-house, two boats, &c., none of which were recovered owing to the bad weather. A despatch received on Monday reports that the Solide had gone to pieces. The Welsh shore was strewed with wreck. The Solide had 700 hogsheads and two tierces of sugar on board, addressed to Messrs. Beloe and Co., Bristol. NUPTIAL CEREMONY.—On Thursday, the 31st ult., the marriage of a gentlemen connected with this town. was celebrated With some degiee of ecldt, at Knighton: we refer to the nuptials of Robert Parnall, Esq., of Glan Môr, near Newport, and Miss Elizi Mary Jones, second daughter of Thomas Jones, Esq., of the Brook House, Knighton- To mark the respect in which Mr. Jones and his family are held by the inhabitants, numerous triumphal arches, bearing appropriate mottoes, were erected on the route from the Brook House to the Church. The wedding cortege, consisting of several carriages, arrived at the church shortly after ten o'clock, where the service was impressively performed by the respected incumbent, the Rev. J. R. Brown. At the con- clusion of the ceremony, the bells sent forth their merry peals, which was continued at intervals throughout the day. A numerous party of friends were invited to partake of the wedding breakfast, on the return of the newly-married couple and the happy pair shortly after- wards took their departure on a wedding tour. The children of the National Schools (in which the bride had formerly taken a lively interest, as a teacher) together with the children from the Union Workhouse, numbering upwards of 300, were, in the evening, regaled with tea, plumcake, and buns, in the large room of the New-buildings. The band of the 2nd Radnor Rifle Volunteers were in attendance during the evening. The day's rejoicing closed with a ball at the Assembly Room, which was numerously attended. NOVEMBER FAIR.—This fair was held on Wed- nesday last, and was one of the largest ever known. There were on offer 790 cattle, 1208 sheep, 157 pigs, 8 calves, and 81 horses. Cattle, sheep, and pigs were in moderate demand, the former being sold at from 5^d. to 6d. per lb., mutton at 7d., and pigs 10s. per score. Horses of a superior quality were scarce. No demand existed, and the prices were consequently low. PRESENTATION.—It is alway interesting to witness a kindly feeling exist on the part of a body of workmen to those who are placed over them, and when, as now fre- quently happens, the friendly spirit cherished is embodied in the shape of a testimonial, and thus publicly evinced, it becomes worthy of notice. The mutual good under- standing existing between the employees in the locomotive department of the Great Western Railway at Newport, and the managers .has long been known, and on one or two occasions has been practically shown. An additional manifestation has recently taken place. Mr. T. Walker, who has for many years, been foreman at these works, being about to take his departure for a naw sphere of labour, under the Brighton and Dover Company, and he having by his uniform kindness and urbanity won the attachment of all who laboured under him, the workmen determined upon marking, in some substantial form, their appreciation of his conduct. Accordingly funds were subscribed for a testimonial, which assumed the shape of a gold watch, the presentation of which was the occasion of a most pleasant gathering at the Old Bush Inn, Com mercial-strret, on Friday evening last. A party of thirty five sat down to a sumptuous repast, provided by Mr. Stewart, which being served up with his accustomed skill, secured the warm approbation of his guests. Mr Bell occupied the chair, the vice being filled by Mr. Sadler. Speeches were delivered, interspersed with some capital singing, and the evening throughout was characterised by good feeling and conviviality. The testimonial was presented by Mr. Dawson, the successor of Mr. Walker, and in doing so, he expressed on the part of the company their sincere and heartfelt wishes for the prosperity of their late foreman. Mr. Walker, with perceptible emotion, replied, assuring the subsiribers to the testimonial, that he should value their gift, not so much for its intrinsic value, as from its being the memen- to of their good will and regard -The watch, which was supplied by Mr-Vaughan,bore the following inscription :— Prosented to Mr. Thomas Walker, foreman, by the employees of the locomotive department, Great Western Railway Company, South Wales District, as a token of their respect and esteem.- Newport, Nov. 1, 1861." THE FEMALE CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS." gave an entertainment at the Town Hall, on Monday evening, to a large audience. The reception awarded the vocalists was, however, by no means enthusiastic. NEWPORT HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS—The monthly meeting of this Board was held on Thursday. It was reported that the dues for September were j6120 lis. 4d., and for October JB111 8s. 11. The gridiron receipts for the same months amounted respsctively to JE12 9s. 9e1', and £ 12 12s 6d. There was no business of importance transacted, the meeting, which was of but short duration, in consequence of the Dock meeting-being adjourned to Saturday morning, for the appointment of pilotage com- missioners. PAINFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.-We much regret to have to record the very sudden death of Mr. Henry Edmunds, of this town, which took place on Monday last. The sad event spread a gloom over a very large circle of friends and acquaintances, rendered all the more deep perhaps-by the prominent and active part taken by Mr. Edmunds in the recent Municipal Election, throughout which be displayed unequalled zeal and energy. Indeed no one seemed to take a more lively interest in the result, or canvassed more laboriously than he did. On Friday evening he seemed in his usual health and spirits. On Saturday he was slightly indisposed,. but it was thought he was simply suffering from the effects of over-excitement. On Sunday morning, however, he complained of a severe pain in the head, and medical advice was procured. In the course of the day, he had an attack of paralysis. He gradually sank, and expired about. Svo o'olook on Monday morning, tbe immediate cause of deith being congestion of the brain. The deceased was greatly respected, and his funeral, which took place on Thursday, at Mount Zion Chapel burial ground, was largely and respectably attended, both by members of the Order of Oddfellows, to which he belonged,and by the tradesmen ofthe town. Mr. Edmunds, in addition to a grocery establishment, carried on the business of a. chain and anchor smith. He was formerly for many years foreman on the Rumney Iron Company's Wharf. He has left a large family to lament their loss.
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Wtimtm ^iiiwutwcntsi. FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOV. 16TH, 1861. FIRST MONMOUTHSHIRE ARTILLERY. Monday, 3 p.m.-Firing at butts. Tuesday, 7 pm.—Company drill, shed. Wednesday, 7 p.m.—Squad drill, shed. Thursday, 7 p.m.—Company drill, shed. Friday, 3 p.m.—Firing at butts. Band practice, 7 p.m.-Monday and Friday, shed. Ammunition will be issued as usual. ———— By ORDER. SEVENTH MONMOUTHSHIRE RIFLES. Monday—General parade in uniform, with arms, at 7 p.m. Friday-Squad drill at 7 p.m. Band PraClice -As usual. Officers of 1st Company for duty. Orderly Sergeant—Oliver Goss. Arms to be stored at Armoury forthwith. By Order of the Commanding Officer, B. BAKER, Orderly Clerk.
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[TO THE EDITOR OF THE MONMOUTHSHIRE MERLIN.] SIR,—I ann>;x a copy of my letter to Lord Tredegar, and which was the subject of Mr. H. J. Davis's remarks at the Council Meeting this day. Oblige by giving it insertion in your paper either separately or by introducing it into your report of the Council proceedings. Sir, yours obediently, JAMES BROWN, Mayor. Town Hall, November 5, 1861. (Copy.) Newport, Nov. 4,1861. The Right Hon. Lord Tredegar. "My LORD,—I find Mr. Justice has been home some time, and as my term of office is about expiring, your Lordship will excuse my pressing you to deliver up to my custody the charter for this borough, which, I hear, through your Lordship's local solicitor, Mr. H. J. Davis, is now in your custody. My Lord, Most respectfully yours, (Signed) JAMES BROWN. Tredegar Ptrk
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[TO THB EDITOR OF THE MONMOUTHSHIRE MERLIN.] SIR.-In your paper of last week, a correspondent from this town has hinted at the desirableness of an addition being made to the number sitting on the Bench of Magistrates in this district, and further expressed a desire that a gentleman resident in or near this town, and who would ably discharge the duties devolving on him, if he were appointed, should be recommended to the notice of the Lord Lieutenant. That gentleman, Mr. William Llewellia, has teen known and esteemed in this locality from his first residence here to the pre- sent time, and from his acknowledged ability, business habits, independent position, thorough knowledge of the iron trade, iron and coal minerals in all their branches and ramifications and further, understanding the Welsh language, would, if appointed, make one of the most valuable county magistrates on the Bench. I, as an old inhabitant of Pontypool, and somewhat interested in its prosperity, do therefore most cordially endorse all that your correspondent says on the matter, and am fully persuaded if the inhabitants of this dis- trict memorialise the Lord Lieutenant, and call his attention to the qualifications of the gentleman referred to, the memorial will obtain that attention and consi- deration the importance of the subject deserves. For, after all, most appointments are promoted by these high officials, not so much from a personal knowledge they have of the individuals they recommend for honour and distinction, as from the recommendation of others, in whose judgment and information they place implicit reliance. Indeed, it is well known that many indi- viduals sitting on the Bench are not personally known to the Lord Lieutenant through whose recommendation they were appointed. There is no doubt that any individual recommended to Lord Llanovei would have, let the recommendation come from what quarter it may, his antecedents and qualifications most closely scrutinised. There is, there- fore, this satisfaction and encouragement to move in the matter, that should his Lordship go into the prayer of the memorial got up and presented to him, there is no fear but that our worthy and esteemed neighbour would pass his examination with double honours. f At all events, I, as a resident, would endure any sacrifice rather than have the Bench filled again with men or gentlemen connected with the iron trade. I speak in no unkindly feeling to the iron masters but I confidently affirm it is not consistent with the spirit of our laws, that the Bench in this district should be filled with iron masters, when there are so many cases arising out of disputes connected with the works, when it often happens that one of the sitting Magistrates is either complainant or defendant. It is true, I under- stand, when a case used to come on, that the Magistrate interested would absent himself for a few minutes, during the time his brother Magistrate adjudicated. I have been told there are instances when this act of decency has been neglected. I do sincerely hope and pray that we may have no more iron masters on the Pontypool Bench. It is due to the Ratepayers as a general body, the working men, and the interest of society at large, that this district, which is so peculiarly situated or circum- stanced, should have its affairs watched over by a Bench, the individual members of which should stand, like Cseser's wife, above suspicion. AN OLD INHABITANT. [The foregoing letter, which we have divested of two or three stings which were not necessary to the writer's object, was omitted last week for want of room.-Ed. M. M.]
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CARDIFF. THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.—Messrs. Bird, Neel, and Evans were returned in the North ward, without opposi- ticn. In the South ward there was a severe contest, there being five candidates, to fill three vacancies. Mr. Nash. for whom up to twelve o'clock only one vote was recorded, prudently withdrew. At the close of the poll, the numbers stood as follow: Owen 502, Winston 492, Mason 489, Cory 177. The three first named were do. clared elected. Squibbing prevailed to a large extent for some days prior to the election, and a reward of JE25 has been offered for information as to the author or prin- ter of a scurrilous placard, in which Mr. Winstone was most unscrupulously defamed. This placard formed a subject of discussion at the meeting of the Watch Com- mittee, a motion having been made that the police should be directed to clear the walls of offensive placards. The I motion was eventually withdrawn. BOAHD OF GUARDIANS.—At the meeting of this body on Saturday last, R. O. Jones, Esq., presiding, it was reported that there had been 120 admitted, and 122 dis- charged, during the week, leaving 367 in the house. This was an increase of 77 on the corresponding week of last year. It was reported by the clerk that the house now contained about 30 paupers above the certified number; and the Chairman said, on visiting the house a few days' before, he found there were 40 boys suffering from the itch, and they were all being anointed with some preparation. He understood a great many were still afflicted with it; and besides that, from want of the means of separating them, it was impossible to prevent the disease from spreading through the house. So far as bed-rooms were concerned, the matron did what she could, but the children were together all day; and as there was no receiving ward, nor any foul ward in which they could be placed, nor any separate yard in which they could play, the difficulty of preventing its spread was very great. The girls were in a similar condition. The Board should give its serious and immediate atten. tion to some suitable provision, either by building sepa. rate wards for sick children, or by considering the greater question, wbixh must press upon the Board sooner or later-the removal of the children altogether from the house. After some conversation, it was re- solved that the state of the house be referred to the visit. ing committee, with a request, that they would report thereon. CARDIFF POLICE.—FRIDAY. (Before R. O. JONES, Esq. John Hall, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 5s. and costs. Catherine Driscole was charged with stealing a chain, ring, and pair of ear-rings, the property of her master, Simon Harris, pawnbroker. The articlas were found in her possession, and she was sent to prison for seven days. Jeremiah Desmond was charged with assaulting Ann Phillips at the workhouse. It appeared the complainant went into the refuge, and quarrelled with the defendant, who took up a broom and inflicted some severe injuries. He was sent to prison for a month, with hard libour. Sarah George, brothel keeper, was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Neckcrews, alias Swansea Cockles." It appeared from the evidence of the com- plainant, that she and another girl had gone to the theatre with some sailors, and while there, the husband of the defendant joined them. Defendant hearing of this^ attacked the complainant for taking away her man, and a regular fight ensued. Fined 10s. and costs, or fourteen days imprisonment. SATURDAY. (Before R. O. JONES, Rsq.) There was only one case for hearing to-day. James O'Neal, convicted thief, was charged with being in a stable in Adam-street, for a. felonious purpose. Sent to gaol for one month, with hard labour.
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CAERLEON. I PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY. [Before J. JAMES and J. RUSSELL, Esqrs.] Thomas Morris, farmer, and Henry Thomas, overseer, Llantarnam, were summoned by Joseph Sawtell, of the same place, for assaulting him, and using threats against him. Mr. Cathcart appeared for defendants. Com- plainant stated that he went to the Cooper's Arms, Llantarnam, on September 24th, at about seven p.m., and saw Morris there, who began quarrelling with him, and wanted to fight him, and threatened to kick him. He would have struck me if he had not been held by his daughter and Edward Evans, constable. I then went home. About nine the same evening I was passing the Cooper's Arms, when I saw Lewis, the landlord, and Henry Thomis, and I asked Lewis why he did nat in- terfere to stop that scamp from trying to knock my brains out; and Henry Thomas came and shoved his fist in my face and cursed and asked if I called him a scamp, and I told him I had nothing to do with him then Morris came out and pulled off his coat and wanted to fight me. They were both the worse for drink.—James Knapp, station master, Llantarnam, stated that he went to the Cooper's Arms with the complainant, but did not see any quarrelling or anything of the kind. He did not stop in the house more than two minutes, when he went outside.-Edward Evans, constable,of the same place stated that he was at the Cooper's Arms when Sawtell came, and Morris began speaking to him about the poor rates, and from that they went to wrangling and quarrelling. He also stated they were one as bad as the other.—Mrs. Lewis, landlady, made a statement similar to Evans's.—Henry Burrows, P.C. 90, stated he was with Sawtell at nine p.m. on the 24th of September, and saw Morris take off his coat, and heard him calling to Sawtell to come and fight; he also saw Thomas strike at Sawtell with his fist. He stated that he took Thomas home, and that Morris and Thomas were much the worse for liquor.-The magistrates advised them to make it up thea and there, and promise to have no more of it in future. This :they did, dividing the costs be. tween them, lis. each. Joseph Sawtell, Llantarnam, was summoned by the overseers of Llantarnam for nonpayment of poor rates, X2 15s. It appears the rate was on a mill which defend- ant rented, and which was not used for want of water.- Defendant stated that there would be a survey this month to see how much the mill was worth, and how much rent he ought to pay, and asked the magistrates to let it stand over till the survey had been made. To this the magistrates agreed. Mary Edwards, an Irish woman, was charged with stealing 2 lbs. of butter, 4 lbs. of cheese, and half a loaf of bread, the property of William Matthews, Tredunnock; and also some potatoes, the property of Ann James. The loaf and potatoes were found in her possession and were identified by their respective owners.—Committed for a month. Thomas Jeremiah, Llantarnam, was charged with trespassing on the property of Thomas Watkins, Llan- tarnam, and cutting the fences.-Fined 10s. 6d. includ- ing costs.
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BASSALEG. BALAKLAVA AND lNKRRMAN.-The more thrilling incidents of the Crimean campaign are not likely to be speedily forgotten in this neighbourhood, from the circumstance of a gentleman who shared in its honours being a member of the noble family of Tredegar. Meritorious conduct in the battle field is among the deeds which Englishmen most delight to honour; and Lord Tredegar, with a just appreciation of this feeling, has for some years afforded those of bis workmen livi ig in proximity to Tredegar Park, an opportunity of unitedly recognising the distinguished part taken by his son, the Hoa. Major Ctodfrey Morgan, ia the Crimean cocflicU In accordance with this usige, a party, invited by His Lordship, dined together at the Carpenter's Arms, near Bassaleg, on Tuesday last, the 5th inst., the anniversary of the battle of Inkerman. The hilarity and generous feeling which prevailed on the occasion con- trasted atrikingty with the gloom and deadly opposition through which our gallant troops fought their way to victory on the eventful morning of the fifth of November, 1855. The entertainment was provided for the workmen and their wives, and about two o'clock 70 sat down to a substantial repast, roast beef and plum pudding being in the ascendant, with an ample supply of cwrto da. Mr. Robert Young, of the Park Farm, presided on the occasion, and discharged the duties of his post with much spirit. The repast had scarcely been concluded, when the Chairman received the gratifying intelligence that Lady Tredegar and her gallant son, the Hon. Major Morgan, were at the door. They were speedily ushered into the dining room, where their pre- sence was hailed with hearty and protracted cheering, which amply demonstrated the high respect and warm affection entertained for them by the assembly. The gallant Major drank the health of the party in a cup of home-brewed ale, and expressed the pleasure he felt in meeting them on such an occasion. It afforded him. he remarked, much gratification to renew his acquaintance with so many well-known faces, and he trusted, if spared for another year, again to be present to strengthen the kindly feeling existing between them. On the with- drawal of Lady Tredegar and Major Morgan, the cloths were removed, and the bumper toast .vent round with right good will. The noble head and the other members of the House of Tredegar were enthusiastically pledged-the Chairman, in proposing the health of the Hon. Major Morgan, remarking that that gallant officer had seen much hardship in fighting for them, but tuey experienced none in working for the family of which he is a member. For his gallantry, as weil as for his estimable qualities as a gentleman, lie lived in the hearts of the Tredegar workmen and they were thankful to God that he had been spared to come amongst them and share their festivity. The proceedings were closed, after a few hours of real enjoyment, about six o'c"t)ck, with a vote of thanks to the chairman,
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ARCHJEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY. — The Echo de POise states that a discovery, very interesting to numismatists has just been made in the forest of Compiegne. Some workmen, employed in the excavations directed by M. Albert de Roucy, near the old road called the Brunchant, found an old copper vase of the shape of a large elon- gated gourd, and containing more than 900 coins. They comprise a complete series of the Roman emperors and empresses from Nero to the last Gordian, and many are in fine preservation. THE MILTOWN OUTRAGE.—We (Irish Times) learn that since the conviction of John Curran, the cabman, circumstances have transpired which place beyond doubt the fact that he was the guilty person. This is satis- factory both to the jury and the public, and it is only to be regretted that, owing to a very grave error, the prisoner did not receive the full punishment which the law provided—namely, seven years' penal servitude. THE ROAD MURDER.- Tbe following inscription has been placed in Cou'.ston churchyard, on the tombstone raised to the memory of the murdered infant, Saville Kent :—" To the memory of Francis Saville Kent, the dearly-loved son of Samuel Saville and Mary Drew1 Kent, who was cruelly murdered at Road, June 30, 1860, aged 3 years and 10 months. Shall not God search this out; for He knoweth the secrets of the heart ?' THE EXPEDITION TO MEXIco.-Oltatnam, Wednesday. -Orders were this morning received by Colonel E. Rea, commanding this division of Royal Marines, directing the officers who are to form the stuff of the expedi- tionary force about to be despatched to Mexico, to leave head-quarters to-morrow and proceed to Plymouth for embarkation.
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BIRTHS. n the 6th inst., at Llanvrechva Parsonage, the wife of the Bar. J. R. Jones, of a son. On the 5t.h inst., at Rhymney Iron Works, the wife of Mr. J. Matthews, cashier, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 15th ult at Usk, by the Very Rev. J. Wilson, Mr. John Ignatius Culien, of Liverpool, to Alary Jane, second daughter of Mr. Richard Williams, of Great House, Tredunnock. On the 29th ult., at St. Paul's, Bristol, by the Rev. A. Rogers, Willium, eldest son of Mr. John Price, Tidenham Chase, Gloucestershire, to Annie, eldest daughter of Mr. Wiiliam Bird, Shirenewton, MonmouthshireT On the 31st ult., at Knighton, by the Rev. J. R. Brown, Robert Parnatl. Esq., Glau M6r, Newport, Monmouth- 3bire, to hliza Mary. second daughter of Thomas Jones, Esq., Brook Hall, Knighton, Radnorshire. DEATHS On the 4th inst., at Pillgwenlly, Mr. Henry Edmunds, grocer, &c., aged 43 years. On the 1st inst., at Thomas-street, Newport, Mr. John Davies, maltster, late of Swansea, aged 26 yeara. On the 3rd inst., at Castletown, Mr. Thomas Bevan, On the 6th inst., at Dock-pa-rade, Newport, deeeply regretted, Margaret, the beloved wife of Mr. Macbeth, aged 75 years. On the 6th inst., at Baneswell, Newport, Mrs. Margaret Jones, aged 67 years. On the 27th ult., at Blaenavon, Mr. James Jones, aged 27 years. On the 2nd inst., at Ebbw Vale, Mr. John While, Wine and Spirit Vaults, aged 48 years.
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THAT redoubtable champion of popular rights, the Star of Gwent, professes to be alarmed for the safety of municipal privileges because, a fortnight ago, we wrote a deserved rebuke of the clamour which usually prevails at municipal meetings in Newport. We say pro- fesses to be alarmed, because it is quite evident that, although its last week's notice of our remarks was 11 ostensibly directed to this point, the writer's principal purpose was of a widely different .character. Had his object been simply to reprove us for what appeared to him an unjust depreciation of social privileges, his article need not have become the vehicle of personal vituperation, nor would he have imported into it considerations which have no connection with the point at issue. It were quite possible to discuss a given question of social policy without reference to the past or present sentiments, on other points, of the writers by whom that discussion might be con- ducted but that would not comport with the angry feeling and class prejudices of our contemporary. Though impotent for such mischief, the object v;as to injure this journal, and not to deal candidly with the opinions it had published. Had the journalist in question confined his remarks to the point we had raised for his con- sideration—had he sought to show that municipal meetings in this town had always been conducted with propriety—that public questions had invariably been discussed with calmness and candour—we could have given him credit for fairness of intention, although we should have differed widely from his con- clusion. It is clear, however, from the tenor of his observations, that he had another object in view,—that injury to the reputation of the MERLIN, not a defence of the ratepayers' inte- rests, was the point most at heart. Hence he has produced an article, bitter and splenetic certainly, but which it would be absurd to call an answer to the remarks upon which it pro- fesses to be based. As the fact that the MERLIN was once a Liberal, but is now a Con- servative journal, has no relation to its repre- hension of ill-conducted public meetings, it is obvious that a writer who feigns a connection between these points for the purpose of vilifi- cation, must be extremely deficient of bonafide grounds of censure. His remarks, however, render it desirable that we should state a few facts, which, whatever may be their effect upon the writer with whom we have to deal, would be sufficient in the estimation of an honourable opponent, to check any further animadversion upon the subject before us. It is true that the MERLIN was formerly a Liberal journal, owned and conducted by a gentleman professing Liberal opinions. Impaired health, however, necessitating his withdrawal from business engagements, the property was disposed of, and, in the bands of a new editor, became a repre- sentative of Conservative opinions. Prior to this change, the paper was not under the direc- tion of its present conductor, nor is he in any way responsible for its previous political tone. As to the subject which has given occasion to these remarks, he has never published senti- ments differing substantially from those to which exception is now taken, nor is he piepared to abate one jot of the opinions which have elicited the angry criticisms of the Star. We have gone thus minutely into the subject for the purpose of putting upon record, once for all, an irrefragable answer to the silly vapouring in which our contemporary has frequently indulged. We are prepared to uphold the opinions we enunciate against the criticisms of fair and candid opponents, though we have no taste for personalities. We can exercise orbearance towards those who conscientiously advocate political sentiments opposed to our own, though we have no sympathy with rampant Radicalism under the guise of social progress. We shall, of course, offer no formal defence of the opinions we expressed on the 2 £ >th, inasmuch as they have been simply impugned without even a shadow of evidence being adduced to prove them unsound. We take no further notice of the vulgar personalities of our contemporary than to assure him that we shall not imitate them and as we shall not recur to the subject, we tender our contemporary this piece of advice-when next he appears as the champion of popular privileges, let him take care that his affected magnanimity be not proved a sham by evidence that he aims at a private, and not a public object.
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IF rumour speak truly, Mr. JAMES BROWN is not likely to be re-elected as Mayor of New- port. From the secrecy which shrouds ques- tions of this description, it is not possible to speak with certainty but we hear that, not- withstanding the confidence with which the present Mayor's re-election has been spoken of—one gentleman, if not more, has consented to be nominated to the office, should his friends think it desirable to bring him forward. That Mr. BROWN anticipates a resumption of the mayoralty is, we think, unquestionable while, unhappily, it is equally well-known that other gentlemen, fully eligible, decline to be named for a post which could only be reached in op- position to the previously-expressed purpose of several members of the Council. We shall not attempt to prognosticate the decision of Saturday, the 9th; nor shall we repeat the sentiments we have previously expressed as to the bad taste of re-electing a gentleman in defiance of the claims of others equally suita- ble but we trust those who advocate Mr. BROWN'S re-election will allege some better grounds for their choice than the fact that he has exhibited belligerent tendencies, and in- volved the town in heavy needless expense.
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THE half-yearly meeting of the Newport Dock Company, held on Thursday, revealed a de- pression of trade for the six months ending 30th June last, which, but for subsequent im- provement, would have been extremely dis- couraging. The serious deficiency of income was, however, shown by the Chairman to have arisen from special circumstances the expe- rience of the first half of this year is conse- quently no criterion by which to judge of the prospects of the Company. It is cheering to find that the period of restriction has been succeeded by one of large extension, and that the trade for the four months ending 31st October considerably exceeds that of any previous four months since the opening of the Dock. This gratifying improvement still con- tinues, and at the moment wo write, a large number of vessels of heavy tonnage are taking in cargoes of our staple commodities. We have on former occasions had to record a widely different state of things let us now hope that the tide of prosperity which has set in may continue to flow.
CRUMLIN.
CRUMLIN. LECTUREs.-On Friday evening, 1st inst., an inte- resting and instructive lecture was delivered at the Reading Room, by Mr. F. Meggy, a gentleman residing in this neighbourhood, the subject being The Earth we Live on," giving a brief outline of its geological history-and explaining the various strata, the coal fields, &o., illustrated by diagrams, and specimens of fossils, some of which were handed round to the audience for inspection. The lecturer treated his subject in an interesting manner, enlivening his description by some witty remarks. -On the Friday evening previous a lec- ture was delivered by Mr. Flini, of Newport, on Palestine, describing its past, present, and future aspect. -The above leetures were given gratuitously, and the members and their friends were admitted free. There was a good attendance. It is understood that Mr. Meggy will continue his subject at a future time. The Rev. Dr. James, of Panteg, it is announced, will lecture this (Friday) evening, in connexion with the same society. It is pleasing to see the hearty co-operation of masters and workmen in this institution.
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ABERDARE. Our Aberdare correspondent writes as follows:—Iti connection with the mechanical portion of the commercial world, I have this week to record a little fact which may ultimately develope itself into extraordinary proportions. A French gentleman, who has recently taken up his resi- dence amongst us, Mons. de Nemours, ex-President of the Institution of Genius, &c., &c., has, by dint of ex- traordinary calculations, made an important discovery in mechanical science. He has invented a crescent wheel, which, applied as a fly in tha working of machinery, acts with a power exactly double that of the ordinary fly-wheel. Should Mons. Dupont de Nemours be enabled to attain as much success in a practical sense as he has done in a theoretical one, there is no knowing how much good his invention may be productive of. I shall watch the progress and development of this French gentleman's invention with becoming interest, and, in the meantime, it is to be hoped that Mons. Dupont de Nemours will re- ceive that encouragement from the mechanical world which his genius entitles him to. The coal returns for the quarter ended September, unfortunately show a decrease, as compared with the account for the preceding quarter, of 44,000 tons. A large proportion of this is, however, accounted for by the fact that the Cwm Neol Colliery did not work anything like a full quarter. This colliery, I hear, is now likely to be taken by Mr. Jay, the eminent London contructor. It may be well to explain that, although the return referred to shows a deficit as com- pared with the immediately previous quarter, the quantity raised formed a respectable average, and would bear to be compared with many previous quarters. An energetic coal proprietor, from the upper part of the Valley, has recently been to France, for the purpose of establishing agencies. I am told he has been highly successful, and in a short time the colliers willfeel th- fact. The winter has fairly set in on these hills, and a few mornings ago the surrounding mountains wore their white caps for the first time this season. Most of the important works are making their usual progress, and, taking into considera- tion the shortness of the days at this time of the year, there is a good deal of out-door work going on,- SwaMeaHerald. 0
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CWMBRAN. NEW BAPTIST CHAPEL.—A new edifise of this descrip- tion was opened on Sunday and Monday last, near the Two Locks, which promises to be of great convenience to the district. The followiug reverend gentlemen took part in the proceedings, viz. :—Dr. Taomas, Pontypool Evan Thomas, Newport; W. D. Davies, late of Margate Thomas Morgan, Abersychan Richard Johns, Llan* wenarth Lewis Jones, Ebbw Yale Rees Griffiths, Pontbeer; M. Williams, Cwmbran Timothy Thomas, Bassalleg, and other ministers. It will at once be observed that the preachers were not stinted in number, and that their names are sure guarantees for the superior quality of the preaching, which satisfactorily accounts for the large attendance at the services and the liberal amount of the contributions.
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FRIDAY'S MARKETS. (By Electric Telegraph.) LONDON CORN MARKET.-FRIDAY. Giles, Son, and Barker's report.-Trade very firm, not only for wheat and flour, but all spring corn, at full rates of Monday, but as yet business small. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET —FRtDAY. FSThin attendance, market opens steady for wheat and flour- Indian corn rather weak, beans steady. Weather fine.
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t advancement and prosperity of the country. This, however, is mere party verbiage. The Conservatives have the deepest interest in the welfare of the nation, and therefore they would proceed with caution in any course which might involve constitutional changes, and the effect of which might be to unsettle the founda- tions upon which the country's security and prosperity aie based. They desire not. change for the sake of change but they are the advo- cates of real improvement. They care Jiot so much for progress as for progress in the right direction and it is this fact, coupled with the short-comings of their political opponents, which is now exerting a wide-spread influence in their favour. We have stated that Conservative principles are taking a firmer hold of the public mind; and it was our intention to have remarked upon the influence which recent events in America may have exerted in bringing about this result. For this, however, we have not space at present, as we cannot omit to insert two or three passages from a Liberal journal, which form an admirable confirmation of the sentiments we have expressed as to the doings of the Whig party. The Spectator, a paper which certanly will not be suspected of Con- servative tendencies, says— "If the American collapse is exerting any real influence -49 pernicious to the Liberals in this country, it is because is the Whigs have proved that they did not dare to take their stand on any principle of their own, but simply expended their strength in moderating the violence of the Radical pressure. The natural fruit of such un- willing concessions as these, is the worst kind of Americanism, namely, the abdication of their true "functions by statesmen in deference to an ignorant public opinion. No wonder the country recoils from "such a spectacle when it ^ees the results of a similar experiment in America no wonder that it demands, before anything, that the Liberal statesmen of the "future shall not allow themselves to drift helplessly "before vague and ill-defined tendencies which they ought to puide. The Whigs must learn, first of all, "to recommend nothing in which they do-not earnestly believe, simply out of concession to the incoherent, nameless, and dangerous power called public opinion." • m Next, the Whigs may learn by the Conservative "reaction that the country completely distruts mere numerical measures of political influence and right. The disgust felt for the shipwrecked Reform Bill was not grounded on its feeble attempt to extend the limits of the representative classes, but on the pernicious ten- dency, in the means actually selected, to identify the nation with a mere numerical majority of the nation;" The Whigs have yet to learn the necessity of de- vising a scheme of representation for the working "classes without robbing the other important elements in English s ciety, and this quite as much for the "sake of the former as the latter. We wish to see working men represented in Parliament, because they II have a right to be heard in council with their richer eC and more educated fellow-countrymen but that right would be comparatively worthless if their admission "meant the exclusion of those now in possession. The "Whigs may learn much by the Conservative reaction, if they interpret it to mean abhorrence of democracy. They will learn quite a false lesson if they interpret it ««to mean indifference to the political rights of the «' working men. The almost cynical combination of apparent indifference to the rights of the classes whom it was proposed to enfranchise, with equal indifference to the danger of changes in principle democratic, which the Liberal statesmen evinced last year, gave a well-deserved shock to the Whig party. 1 he lesson of the Conservative reaction ought to be twofuld: to deepen at cn&e the respect fur our existing political institutions, and the wish so to extend them as to in- elude all classes of Englishmen within their range. The Liberals are in need of a Reforming faith, and still more in need of the courage not to profess one before they have it."