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1. «I ■■■^$* Y t.<Ç: 2S.SAS.E3& BEGS to inform his friends that his SCHOOL will JD RE-OPEN on MONDAY, July 7th. Newport, Monmouthshire. STOW HILL. MR. C. POOLE'S SCHOOL will RE-OPEX 011 the 14th of JULY, Irf-io. Mrs. Poole's Seminary TIE OPEN on the 14th of JULY instant.— Stow Hill, Newport, Monmouthshire. EDUCATION. THE NEWPORT Mathematical & Commercial Academy, Fur Young Gentlemen, Conducted by Mr. R. H. KNEATH, 9, LLAXARTH-STRETT, will be RE-OPENED on the 7th of July. MR. KNEATH'S long and extensive practice in teaching NAVIGATION, the use of the Globes, Algebra, ami other useful branches of the Mathematics, together with his strict atteation to Merchants' Accounts, Writing, in its various form, Short Hand, &e., will, he presumes, enable him to give general satisfaction, both as to the moral and mental improvement of those who may be placed under his instruction. For Terms, see Circular. Ladies' Boarding and Day School. "]%/■RS. RICHARDS, ST. MARY-STREET, MONMOUTH, IT J begs to return thanks to her friends and the public for the very liberal support she has received since the commence- ment of her school, which will Re-Open on the 14th of July. Music, French, and Drawing, taught on the most reasonable terms. Blenheim House Academy, LEA, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. MR. IRVING respectfully informs the Friends of his Pupils and the Public, that the Business of the above Establish- ment will be RESUMED on the 18th JULY. Terms for Boarders including French, taught by a native resident Master, ±1 and 2o Guineas per Annum. A Prospectus, with references to Clergymen and Gentlemen in the vicinity, mav be had by application to the Principal. tjjgg" Distance from Gloucester ten miles, Ross five. The Pre- mises, which are extensive, and noted for salubrity of situation, are passed daily by Coaches to and from these places. Bristol, Xewport, and Chepstow Steam Packets. THE SWIFT AND USK, ART: intendkd TO PISDAILY DURING the Ensuing Week between BRISTOL and NEWPORT, as follows :— From the Hntu elli, Bristol.. From Newport. mom. after. morn. after. 5, Saturday 7 fit 5, Saturday 5 4 7, Monday 8 6J 7, Monday 6 5| 8, Tuesday 7 8, Tuesday 0 6 9, Wednesday 9 7 9, Wednesday 61 61 10, Thursday 9 0 10, Thursday 7" 0 11, Friday 10 0 11, Friday 8 (J 12, Saturday II 0 12, Saturday 8 0 Fares:—After-Cabin, 2s; Fore-Cabin, Is.; Fore Deck,6d.; Dogs.6c1.etch; hour-wheel C3.lrjae,18s.; Two-wheel ditto, of light Phieton for One Horse. Ss.. it fur Two Horses,IOs.; lloises, each 5s.; Two-whee! Canrage, or light Phieton drawu by one Horse only, with One Passenger, ]2s.; Horse and Rider, 6s. *„* Receiving Warehouses, Bull Wharf, RedclifF-stieet, and Rownham-whrf, Hot wells. Goods, Packages, Parccis, &c., for Newport, and the neigh- bourhood. are received and carefully Shipped, free of extra charge, and regularly and punctually forwarded. Pontypocl ami 4hergavrnny.—Coaches daily between these places and Newport. Tredegar Iron Works, throllf,h Abercarne, Newbridge, and Jiedwelty ,and a branch ft om Newbridge to Nantyglo.— A Coach daily between these places and Newport. THE FAST-SAILING IRON STEAM PACKET THE WYE Will ply between BRISTOL and CHEPSTOW daily during the ensuing week, as follows From Bristol. From Chepstow. S.Saturday 81inorn 1 5, Saturday 6 after 7, Monday 8 £ morn j 7, Monday 7 after 8, 'Tuesday .6 morn | 8, 'Tuesday 8 £ morn 7 af.er 9, Wednesday 7 mcrn 9, Wednesday 10 morn "i alter 10, Thursday 8 morn lr, Thursday "h after 11, Friday p, morn Ill, Friday lOàmorn 12, Saturday 84 morn j 12, Saturday 11 morn FARES—After Cabin, 3s.; Fore Deck. Is. 6J. To and Fro the same day (provided a To and Fro Ticket is taken,) After Cabin, 5s; Fore Cabin. 2s. 6d. Children under Twelve Years of Age, Half-price. Dogs. Is. each. Four wheel Carriage, with or without Horses, 15s. Two-wheel Carriage, or Light Phaeton, drawn by one Horse, including Driver, 10s. Horse, 5s. Horse and Rider, 6s. FXCURSION FROM CHEPSTOW. On WEDNES- DAY, the 23rd of July inst., the "WYE" will stalt from CHEPSI OVV at Ten o'clock in the mornine;, lor a Pleasure Trip to the HOLM K.S.—Fares, for the Excursion, 2i. 6d. each. Warehouses for Receiving and Booking Packages, Parcels. &c., Bail Wharf, Redeliff-streei, Bristol, and Rownham W hart, HotwcUs. The Proprietors of the above, I'acVete give NOTICE, that they will not be accountable for any Passenger's Luggage, nor will they be answerable for any Goods, Package, or Par. eel, (if Lost or Damaged,) unless Booked at either of then Offices, in Bristol or Newport; and if above the value of 40s. entered at its value, and carriage paid at the time of booking. Apply at the Bristol General Steam Navigation Company's Office, Quay, Bristol or to JOHN JONES, Agent. Packet OHices, Rownham Wharf. Hotwells, Nelson-street, Bristol, and Rodney Wharf. Newport June, 1845. STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN K; BRISTOL ASD NEWPORT. THE NEW STEAM PACKET COMPANY'S IRON- BUILT SCHOONERS, PROPELLED BY THE SCREW, THE AVON AND SEVERN, Are intended to tail during the enduing week as follows Frora Balhurst Basin, Bristol. From Beaufort Wharf, Newport. morn after. morn after 5, Saturday 4| 5, Saturday 5$4J 7, Monday 7J 0 7, Monday 6 8, Tuesday 8 0 8, Tuesday 6 0 9, Wednesday Hi O 9, Wednesday 6i 0 10, Thursday 9 0 10, Thursday 7 0 11, Friday 9! 0 11, Friday 7 0 12, Saturday 10 0 112, Saturday 8 The voyages are performed by these Boats usually under two hours, and no long passages are made. Fares-After Cabin, 2s.; Fore Cabin, Is.; Children under 12 years of age. hall-price Dogs, 6d.; Carriages (inc'uding ship, pinand landing charges) Four \Vheel.18.;Two Wheel. K)s.; Light Phaeton or Gig and Horse, 12s.; Horses each, I-s. Horse and Kider.tis. All Luggage Shipped and Landed by the Company's Servants, free of charge. From Newport. Coaches run daily to Pontypoo), Abergavenny. Newbridge, Tredegar, Nantyglo, Bedwelty, Bisca, Abercarne, Cwm Celyn, etc. The Propiietorsgive notice thatthey will not h accountable for Passengers' Luggage, &lc. and their responsibility in respeel of Goods in general is restricted by the terms of a Notice affixed in their Offices, at Bristol and Newport. Passengers landed and shipped at CUMBERLAND BASIN. An Omnibus to and from Pillgwenlly attends the arnval and despatch of the Steamers. An Omnibus to Usk, Caerfeon,and Abergavenny, in connec- tion with the Steamers. Goods are regularly and punctually forwarded by careful Car- riers to all parts of the counties of Monmouth, Hereford, Brecon^ and Radnor. Storeags and deliveiy at the Warehouses by Canal or other conveyance, free of extra charge. For terms and conditions of Freight, apply to the Agents, BRUCE, WAD HAM, and Co., Bristol GEORGE SHORTIIOUSE. Newport. ,\l <' r j >'Ø STEAM: From Plymouth and Torquay to Guern- sey and Jersey. THE A-RIADNE, STEAM VESSEL, R. WHITE, COMMANDER, leave TORQUAY every IODAYand THURSDAY, W at'Eight P.M., commencing Monday, the 26th of May. Passengers arriving at Plymouth by 'the Dublin and Cork SteameTs on Sundays, will be able to' meet this conveyance by going in the Brunswick steamer, -which- leaves Plymouth on Monday and Thursday, at One arriving* at Torquay Two Hours before the sailing of the AlWA.U8givihg an op- portunity of viewing the beautiful^ecenery.with:Which this place abounds. j FARES*. „ Torquay to Guernsey 6d 14s Od 8s Od Or, Torquay to Jersey 2Ts Od 10s Od Torquay to the IllaVids and ) back, same' or fallowing J 30S 0d ••25S**0d 12s Od voyage*, (Pleasure Trip)) Steamers and Sailing Vessels lHë" JERSEY and GUERNSEY Regularly for ST.'iM^LO" Mid GRANVILLE, thus keeping up a constant eommunicaticJn between the West of England and France. — Carriages, £4. Small F»u»-wheei, £2. Gigs, £1 10s. f Horses,. £ 2. Dogs, 5s. The flistanc^jrom Toragay to Guernsey is only Sfaty miles, which is usually perjbtmed in Seven Horn's, being the shortest passage from any part of England. Further Information can be obtained of Mr. W. J. EGAN, » British and Iron Steam Company, 9, Eden Quay, Dublin, Mr. W. WILSON, City of Cork Steam Company, Penrose Quay, Cork, Mr. J. E. BLEWITT, Brunswick Steam Packet Office Mr. JOSEPH PERRIAM, 21, South-street, Exeter Mr. E. PRICE, Steam Wharf, Topsham, Messrs. COCKINGS and Co., Torquay, > Agents, < Mr. C. BISSON, Jersey, f ( Mr. JOHN JONES, Guernsey, } t Or in London, at the Offices of JAMES HARTLEY and Co. i -37 Leadenhall street, and 33, Regent Circus, Piccadilly. COItAG £ a E.S I D N (j £ < TO BE LET, WITH immediate Possession, a healthfully-situated COTTAGE, near NEWPORT, containing Two Parlours, Three Bed-rooms, Kitchen, &c. Apply to Mr. PARTRIDGE, Auctioneer and House Agent, Auction Mart, Commercial-street, Newport.. Asliton Gate Academy, NEAR BRISTOL. iVTR. WOODLAND, in returning thanks to his friend for iVi the liberal manner in which they have supported him with their favors, while conducting the above ancient Establish- ment for Young Gentlemen, begs to inform them, and the public generally, that the business of the said institution will Re-commence, on WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant. July 3rd, 1845. Monmouthshire Canal Navigation. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,that the HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING or Assembly of the Proprietors of this Navigation, is further ADJOURNED to he held at the CANAL HOUSE, in NEWPORT, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of JULY instant, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon. THOS. COOKE, Clerk to the said Company. Canal Office, Newport, July 2nd, 1845. WANT3BD IMMEDIATELY, AN ASSISTANT in the DRAPERY BUSINESS. An industrious, steady man. Apply to the Printer of this Paper. Monmouthshire Summer Assizes. THURSDAY, JULY 31sT, 1845. VOTICE is Hereby Given, that the ASSIZES for the county of Monmouth, are appointed to be holden at Monmouth, before the Right Honourable THOMAS LORD DESMAN, Chief Justice of our Lady the Queen, assigned to hold Pleas before herself; and SIR JOHX PATTESON, Knight, one of the Justices of our Lady the Queen, assigned to hold Pleas before the Queen herself, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of July instant, of which all Justices of the Peace, Mayors, Coroners, Escliea- tors, Stewards, Chief Constables, and Bailiffs of Hundreds and Liberties within the said county and also all Jurors, Persons Bound by Recognizances, Witnesses, and Others, having busi- ness to transact thereat, are required to take Notice. The names of Jurors will be called over at the sitting of the Court for business, on FRIDAY7, the 1st day of August, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, precisely. WILLIAM PHILLIPS, ESQUIRE, Sheriff. To the Inhabitants of Newport, and the Agriculturists of Monmouthshire. W. H WILLIAMS, OF THE WEST END COAL YARD Near the Cattle Market, RESPECTFULLY informs them, and the public, that he JiL has 011 Sale, WHEAT STRAW, in Haulm and Boltings, for thatching. Also, the finest Peruvian and African GUANO, with the Analyst's certificate and directious for use, which will be Sold in quantities to suit the convenience of Purchasers, at the Lowest Market Price of the day; or will take Farmers' Produce in Exchange. He would offer fuel for domestic pur- poses, but fears some Ladies may take' offence at this particular season; should the atmosphere get cooler, and butchers' meet keep fit for cooking, perhaps they will not take it amiss, by his informing them that he continues to sell the best RED ASH COAL for House-keepers, supposed to he superior to any other retailed in Newport, which will be charged the price of the day and for the convenience of those who may wish quick fires, and to save their furniture and dripping, he keeps DRY WOOD, in Fagots and Fuzees, for lighting fires, constantly on Sale. An uncommonly handsome POLKA PONYr for Sale, three years old, of various colours, fit to carry a young Lady. BLACKSMITHS' COAL as usual • for particulars, please inquire of the various Blacksmiths who purchase this particular Coal, in Town and Country. Vetches retailed at Is. per cwt. 6 EMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES. For BOSTON, direct from the Neicport Dock, TO Sail on or about the 21st July next, wind and weather JZ. permitting, the line fast-sailing first-class Coppered AMERICAN SHIP CATO," 800 Tons Burthen, N. BRIGGS, Comm'ander. This vessel has very superior accommodation for Cabin, Intermediate and Steerage Pessengers, her 'tween-decks be- ing upwards of seven feet in height. Passengers forwarded on to New York, if desired. Has room for light goods. For Freight or Passage, apply to EDWARDS, ROGERS. & CO.. (late John Corner & Co.) Licensed Passenger Brokers, Newpoit, Monmouthsh re TO BUILDERS. PARTIES desirous of TENDERING for the ERECTION iL of a NEW CHURCH, about to Built at MERTHYB TYDFIL, in the county of Glamorgan, under the direction of her Majesty's Commissioners for Building New Churches, are hereby informed that the Drawings and Specifications may be seen at Merthvr Tydfil, upon application to the Rev. JAMES COLQUHOUN CAMPBELL, on and after MONDAY, the 7th of JULY next. The Tenders are to be delivered at the Office of Mess.is. WYATT and BRANDON, Architects, 75, Great Russell-street, London, on or before the 19th of JULY, Sealed, and Endorsed with the Names and Residences of the parties submitting the tender, and of the Sureties proposed. Her Majesty's Church Commissioners do not pledge them- selves to accept even the lowest tender, if its amount exceeds that at their disposal for this immediate object. Merthyr Tydfil, June 30th, 1845. AN INSOLVENT DEBTOR To be heard at the COURT HOUSE, at LANCASTER, on THURSDAY, the 17th July, 1845, at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon EDWARD SMITH, formerly a lodger at 21, Young-street, t-J and using a warehouse, 4, Todd-street, both in Manchester, Lancashire, commercial traveller, wine and spirit dealer; after- wards a lodger at Wentwood, near Newport, Monmouthshire, out ofibusiness or employment; then a lodger in Moor-street, Soho, Middlesex, commercial traveller and commission agent, afterwards a lodger, at 63, Stock-street, Cheetham, Manchester aforesaid; and late a lodger at the Cobourg Hotel, Cobourg Dock, Liverpool, Lancashire, out of employment; and occa- sionally a lodger at the Commercial Inn, Highgate, Kendal, Westmoreland; and at the George Hotel, Dale-street, Liver- pool aforesaid. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. PARCEL CHARGES FROM LONDON TO GLOUCESTER. THE Public are informed that the Great Western Railway Company's Charges for Parcels, by Pssenger Trains, from London to Gloucester, including Collection and Delivery, are as follows. For a Parcel, weighing 12Ibs. Is. 3d. And for each Pound above this weight, One Halfpenny, in ad- dition to the sum of Is. 3d. The charges are similar for all long parcels, and include the Coach Agents transfer fee in Gloucester. June 26th, 1845. WELSH MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Subscriber's Agreement and Subscription Contract lie for signature at the Offices of the Company, 14, Moorgate-street, London at the Offices of the Solicitors, Messrs. BARKER, ROSE & NORTON, 50, Mark-lane; and Messrs. CRAGG & JEYES, 22, Bedford- row and, for 'the convenience of Subscribers residing in the country, at the following places, viz. :— BRISTOL-At the Great Western Royal Hotel, on the 3rd July next SWANSEA—At the Offices of Mr. I. T. Jenkin, Solicitor, on the 4th and 5th July next. CARDIFF—At the Bute Dock Hotel, on the 5th and 7th July next. LLANELLY—At the Offices of Mr. 1. T. Grove, Solicitor, on the 8th July next. NEWPORT (Monmouthshire) — At the Crown and Albert Hotel, on the 8th July next. CARMARTHEN-At the Offices of Mr. Lewis Morris, Solici- tor, on the 10th and 11th July next. MONMOUTH—At the Beaufort Arms, on the 10th July next. CHESTER—At the Royal Hotel, on the 12th July next. LLANMLO—At the Offices of Mr. Leyson Lewis, Solicitor, on thel4th and loth July next. LIVERPOOL—At the Adelphi Hotel, on the 14th and 15th July next. MANCHESTER—At the Royal Hotel, on the 16th and 17th July next. LLANDOVERY-At the Offices of Mr. Charles Bishop, So- licitor, on the 16th and 17th July next. WrAKEFIELD—At the George Inn, on the 18th July next. HALIFAX—At the White Swan, on the 19th July next. HEREFORD—At the Office of Mr. John Cleave, Solicitor, on the 19th July next. LEEDS—At the Scarborough Hotel, on the 21st day of July LEOMINSTER—At the Offices of Messrs. Milnes & Sale, So- licitors, on the 21st July next. LUDLOW—At the Offices of Mr. L. L. Clarke, Solicitor, on the 22nd day of July next. HUDDERSFIELD—At the George Hotel, on the 22nd day of YORK— ITthe Black Swan Hotel, on the 23rd day of July next. SHREWSBURY—At the old Post Office Hotel, on the 24th day of July next; and at BIRMINGHAM—At the Offices of Messrs. Spurrier and Chap- lin, Solicitors, on the 25th day of July next, Between the hours of Eleven and Four, when the Banker's Receipts must be produced, and delivered up, and tickets in exchange will be given, entitling the holders to Scnp. BARKER, ROSE &. NORTON, (Solicitors to the CRAGG & JEYES, ) Company. 30th June, 1845. Welsh Midland Railway, OFFICES, No. 14, MOORGATE-STREET, LONDON, 27th June, 1845. THE Provisional Directors of this Company beg to inform JL the Shareholders, that the Company with which they are co-operating for promoting a line of Railway connecting this Railway with Shrewsbury, is called the Shrewsbury and Here- fordshire Railway Company, and not the Shrewsbury, Hereford, and North Wales Railway Company, and that it is in the former Company only that a proportion of Shares have been placed at the disposal of the Welsh Midland Company through the medium of the Directors. By order, XHOMAS PRITCHARD, Sec. Family Residence. THE HOUSE lately occupied by COLONEL HALLIFAX, in i Commercial Road, IS TO BE LET, by Mr. JosEPH LATCH, Newport. 3rd July, 1845. TO BE 1ST, A CONVENIENT HOUSE, situate near the Tram-road PILLGWENLLY, containing two large cellars, two kitchens, two folding-door parlours, three large bed-rcoms, with garden, stable, and gig house attached. Also, a large WAREHOUSE adjoining, either together or separate. The Premises are well adapted for a Provision Merchant. Apply to Mr. E. TAPSON, Stow Hill, or at his Offices, Pillgwenlly. TO BE LET, And may be entered on the 1st of August next. A N Old-established SHOP, with Candle-house attached, L jL situated in Bridge-street, Usk, together with about Three Acres of Meadow Land. An extensive Grocery and Drapery trade has been for many years carried on upon the premises. Apply to Mr. EVAN JONES, Usk. June 30th, 1845. CHEPSTOW. TO BE LET, 4ND entered upon immediately, a good DWF.LL1NG- HOUSE, and SHOP, with new straight Front, well situated for Business, in the High-street. Inquire of Mr. G. S. MERKWFATHER, Chepstow. CHEPSTOW. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, THE Capital Freehold Mansion or DWELLING HOUSE, L called "BELLE VUE HOUSE," most delightfully situated on Hardwick Hill, with tne Lawns, Shrubberies, ex- cellent walled Garden, Coach-house, Stables, and other Omces, covering about two Acres of Ground (more or less.) These premises are fit in all respects for the reception of a gentleman's family, are in a healthy situation and command most picturesque scenery. Also several COTTAGES and Garden Ground adjacent thereto. Also a commodious Freehold DWELLING HOUSE, SHOP, and Premises in Saint Mary-street, with a walled Garden, double Coach..house anù Stabling for four horses, behind the same, formerly occupied by Mr. Woodroffe. For further particulars, and to treat, apply to Messrs. W. and C. BEVAN, Solicitors, Small-street, Bristol. NEWPORT Classical and Commercial Aeacleisiy. J. B. N I C H 0 L S GRATEFULLY returns his thanks to the friends and parents of his pupils, for the continued steady support he has received during the last ten years, and assures them that he shall endeavour to merit in future, an equal proof of their confidence, by close application to business, and strict attention to the characters and dispositions of his pupils. The School will be Re-opened on the 14th of July, when Pupils will be received on the following terms BOARDERS. FerAnn. A Commercial Education I above 12 25 Guineas. ( under — i'O Weeklv Boarders j abo,ve 12 » { under — lt» Washing > Instruction in the Latin", Greek, and French Languages, each 2 Drawing—to Pupils in the School 3 „ —to others 4 „ DAY PUPILS. A Commercial Education. 6 Pounds. Latin, Greek, and French, each 2 Guineas. Day Pupils, Dining with the Family 12 No Extra-Charge, except for Stationery. Dancing, Sc., on the usuul. Terms. The Scriptures (which are regularly read in the School) and many expensive books, such as Mavor's Classical Poetry, Murray's Readers and Grammar, English Dictionary, Blair's Class Book, Histories of England, Greece, and Rome, and Arithmetical Works, (selected from the best modern publica- tions of the kind), are provided, gratuitously, for the use of the Pupils. Parents will perceive, that by this arrangement a considerable expenditure in Books will be avoided at the same time, that greater regularity in business, and increased im- provement of the pupils, in a great measure depending upon a proper and liberal supply of the means of instruction, will be insured. A Quarter's Notice will be required previous to the Removal of a Pupil from the School, or a Quarter will be Charged. ESTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG LADIES, ST. JAMES'S STREET, MONMOUTH. Mrs. Kitchen, IMPRESSED with a grateful sense of the very distinguished preference with which she has for so many years been honoured, begs to return her sincere acknowlpdgmenh for the same, and also to acquaint her Friends, of her Removal to more commodious Premises, as above, where she hopes to receive an increased share of their kind favours. The strictest attention is paid to the formation of the moral and religious principles of the Pupils, and every care is mani- fested to combine scholastic advantages with the comforts of Home. French, Music, and Drawing, on the usual Terms. The Young Ladies will re-assemble on the 14th instant. A Lady can be received as Parlour Boarder on economical Terms St. James's-.street, Monmouth, July 5. 18-15. PRIVATE SCHOOL, ST. MICHAEL'S HILL, adjoining Tyndall's Park, near Bristol and Clifton, for the Mathe- matics, Commercial Arithmetic, the English and French Lan- guages, Classical Learning, &c. Mr. HILL, late of Church-Hill-House, Brislington takes only a limited number of Pupils, and hopes that his experience and knowledge of the actual requirements of the great, world, restored health, and a conscious energy and will to do his duty, will combine to render his school on Saint Michael's Hill satis- factory to its supporters. The situation is westward of Bristol, and high above the city whilst the Park, which is entirely open toDurdham and Clifton Downs, and in fact to the Channel, is immediately at the back of the premises; and the playground is fitted up with safe and approved means of physical exercise. ( Duty Free.) WHEREAS, a Petition of JAMES HENDERON. now TV and for the last twelve months residing at Pontypool, in the county of Monmouth, Tuscan, Straw Hat and Bonnet Manufacturer, &n Insolvent Debtor, having been tiled in the Bristol District Court of Bankruptcy, and an Interim order for Protection from Process having been given to the said James Henderson, under the provisions of the Statutes in that case made and provided, the said James Henderson is hereby reo quired 10appear in Court before HENRY JOHN STEPHF.N, Sergeant at Law, the Commissioner acting in the matter of the said petition, on the 29th day of July inst., at Eleven o'clock in the forencon, precisely, at the Bristol District Court of Bankruptcy, at Bristol, for his fiist examination touching his Debts, Estate, and Effects, and to be further dealt with accor- ding to the Provisions of the said Statutes and NOTICE is Hereby Given, that-the choice of Assignees is to take place at the time so appointed. All persons indebted to the said James Henderson, or who have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same hut to ROGER KYNASTON, Esg, No. 2, Nicholas-street, Bristol, the Official Assignee, nominated in that behalf by the Commissioner acting in the matter of the said Petition. J. BAYNTON WILLIAMS, Solicitor, 22, Broad-street, Bristol. Monmouth Union. VALUATION OF THE PARISH OF MONMOUTH. To Land Surveyors, Valuers, and others whom it may concern WHEREAS the Poor Law Commissioners of Enlanrl TV and Wales, in pursuance of the powers vested in them by an Act passed in the seventh year of the reign of his late Majesty King William the Fourth, intituled "An Act to regu- late Parochial Assessments," have by an Order under their Hands and Seal, bearing date the 23rd day of June last, directed to the Guardians of the Poor of the above Union, or- dered a Valuation to be made of the Messuages, Lands,'and other Hereditaments liable to Poor Rates in the parish of Monmouth—and the said Commissioners have further ordered that the Giiaidians of the said Union should appoint one or more competent person or persons to make such valuation— NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Guardians of the said Union will receive Tenders from any person or persons willing to Contract for making such Yaluation. Such valuation must be made within such time, and upon such terms, as will be specified in the contract, which contract will be subject, nevertheless, to the approval of the Poor Law Commissioners. The form of the Contract may be seen at the Clerk's Office, in the Workhouse. The Tenders are to be sent to the Clerk, at his Office afore- said, on or before Six o'clock, on THURSDAY, the 17th inst., sealed and marked Tenders for Valuing the Parish of Monmouth." The Guardians will not bind themselve to accept the lowest Tender. By order of the Board, E. RICHARDS, Clerk. Monmouth, July 1st, 1845. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Desirable Freehold Estate. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the BEAUFORT ARMS, MONMOUTH, on SATURDAY", the 26th day of July, 1845, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, subject to conditions, A VERY COMPACT ESTATE, situated at the GRAW, in the parish of Grosemont, in the occupation of Mr. John Powell, consisting of a small Farm House, Barn, Stable, Beast- house, Fold, &c., and 61 Acres, 1 Rood, 23 Perches of Arable, Meadow, Pasture, and Woodlands. For particulars, apply to Mr. J.G. GEORGE, Solicitor, Mon- mouth or Mr. WHITE, Estate Agent, Coleford, Gloucester- shire. Coleford, 30th June, 1845. Economic Life Assurance Society, No. 6, BRIDGE STREET, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ESTABLISHED 1823. Empowered by Act of Parliament, 3 WIlliam the Fourth. The Right Hon. THOMAS FRANKLAND LEWIS, Chairman. HENRY FRED. STEPHENSON, Esq.. Deputy Chairman. The following are among theadvantages ofreied hy this Society. LOWER RATI S of Premium than those of any other (Jtliew. which eutitle the assured to participate in the profits, and con- siderably lower than those of any other Mutual Assurance Society. No Proprietary participate in the profits, the WHOLE being divisible among the Assured• The first Bonus,in 1834,averaged £ W Per cent>on me Premiums paid- The second do., 1839, ditto £ 31 ditto since the 1st division. The third do., 1844, ditto £36 ditto since the — nd division. Prospectuses and fulbparticulars may be obtained on applica- tion to the Secretory, CAMPBELL JAMES UOWNER, or to either of the following AGENIS.^ Abergavenny. THOMAS t OWLER, Bank. Biecon WM. HIER. Carnarvon OVVBN Carmarthen RICH. MORGAN DAVlKs. Denbigh and > R. WILLI A• J*'101101". Castle-lane, Plas Pigot H. LLOYD WILLIAMS, M.D Medical Referee, Hay WM. HARRIS. Pembroke; F. T■. i?;»DPi;kpH-D Pwllheli,Caimaftben, HUGH I UGH Bank. WJubam JOHN BURY; GEORGE LEWIS. Esq., MedicM Referee.
iTHE SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.
THE SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. The Committee oil the South Wales Railway Bill, which had been referred back to them by the House of Commons, for the purpose of proceeding with the remaining clauses, in order that the Bill might be reported, assembled yesterday (Tuesday) morning at twelve o'clock, lIh. E. Buller in the chair. Mr. Cockburn took an objection to the clauses being pro- ceeded with, and was about to state the grounds of his objec- tion, when he was interrupted by The Chairman, who inquired whether, under the circum- stances of the case, the learned gentleman would persist in his opposition. Was he aware that the matter had been discussed in Parliament, and that the Bill had been referred back to them, to go through the clauses to enable them to report it ? Mr. Cockburn suggested that the clauses, if taken at all, should be gone through sub modo. The great difficulty, as it appeared to him, was the crossing of the Severn, and it would be useless for the Committee to proceed with the clauses, un- less some plan should be suggested by which the Company could obviate the difficulty. The Committee must be satisfied that the passage across the Severn could be properly arranged with the Admiralty, otherwise they would be precisely in the same position as they were when they left the Committee- room. He was sure that if the sufficient powers could not be obtained, an insuperable bar would be presented to the further progress of the Bill. The Committee must feel that they could not proceed unless they were satisfied that the difficulty which was involved in the resolution they had come to 011 a previous occasion could be got over. The only way of resolving the difficulty was by referring the Bill to the Standing Orders Com- mittee. The Bill had been before the Committee 011, the peti- tion for the Bill, and he believed had also been referred to the Standing Orders Committee, which was to meet to .day, and if any difficulty should arise on the standing orders, the entire scheme must be destroyed. He was aware it had been pro- posed that the passage of the Severn should be effected by means of a tunnel under the river, but no positive statement to that effect had been urged; and even were the statement cor- rect, before the Bill could be further proceeded with, all the requirements of the standing orders must be complied with, Mid it must also be made clear that the altered line in an en- gineering point could be properly carried out. to Mr. Talbot, in reply, said it appeared to him that his learned friend had fallen into several errors in his statement. It was a serious mistake to suppose that the Committee were in the same position now as when they last left that room. The whole matter had been referred by the Committee to the House of Commons, and the House of Commons had decided in so dis- tinct a manner that it could not be left to the suggestion of this or that individual as to what the course of the Committee should he. The House of Commons had clearly called upon the Com- mittee to proceed with the clauses of the Bill, in order that it might be reported to the House. He could not see how the Committee could do otherwise than proceed with the clauses, or they would be acting in contravention to the express order of the Houie. The Chairman said that it was the opinion of the Committee that the clauses should be proceeded with. The 21 st clause, which affected the passage of the Severn, must be postponed until the Bill had been before the Standing Orders' Committee Mr. Daniel wished to be heard, in pursuance of a notice of motion made on Thursday last, in the House of Commons, by ("apt. Berkeley, to the effect that the petition of Mr. Cambridge, Mr. White, Mr. Cother, and of the Corporation of Gloucester, against the line of the South Wales Railway, be referred to the Committee on Group P, and that tile several petitioners be heard by counsel against the Bill. He wished to know whether he was competent to be heard. After some conversation, The Chairman observed that he expected to-morrow morn- ing all parties who had clauses to propose would be ready to proceed without delay, and they should in the interim mutually exchange clauses, so that no difficulty might be presented. At the close of the day's proceedings, Mr. Davis, who ap- peared for Sir C. Bovey and the Rev. Mr. Jones, complained that the overwhelming influence of the Great Western Com- pany had deprived his clients of many advantages to which they were justly entitled, and he strongly reprobated tha course which had beeu adopted by the promoters of tffe Bill. The Committee then adjourned till twelve the next day. APPROACHING MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.-The marriage of the Marquess of Worcester, eldest son of the Duke of Beau- fort, and Lady Georgiana Curzon, eldest daughter of Earl Howe, we are assured, is to be solemnized on Thursday, the 3rd of the present month. The nuptial ceremony is to be per- formed at Bushy Park, the residence of the Queen Dowager, near Hampton, and not at Gopsal Hall, Earl Howe's seat, near Atherstone, as was contemplated. We understand the Queen Dowager intends to give a splendid breakfast at Clarence Lodge to the wedding party, in celebration of the auspicious event. THE WHARTON PEERAGE.-—The adjourned committee of the House of Lords on this claim has again heard evidence, and pronounced the following judgment :—" That in the record and proceedings, and also in the pronouncing of the outlawry, against Phillip, late Duke of Wharton, there is manifest error. Therefore it is considered by the said Court that the outlawry aforesaid, for the error aforesaid, and other errors in record and proceedings, be reversed, annulled, and altogether held for nothing, and that the said Charles Kemeys Kemeys Tvute be restored to all things which he hath lost by occasion of the said outlawry, &c." Sir Frederick Thesiger has been appointed Attorney- General, and it is thought that Mr. Fitzroy Kelly, if the elec- tors of Ipswich prevent it not, will be Solicitor-General. APPALEING MURDER IN GALASHIELS.—A murder was com- mitted here on Thuisday week, under most distressing cir- cumstances. The deed was committed on Mrs. Lees, an old woman of eighty-two years of age, by her daughter, Euphemia Lees, who for a number ot years had been residing with her, and at 110 former period had she ever exhibited the least seve- rity or harshness towards her aeed parent, but had always been esteemed for hit, kindness and devotion to her mother's wants. From inquiries which we have made, we have ascertained that the daughter was subject to fits of melancholy and lowness of spirits and also that she was periodically afflicted with pa- roxysms of rage. On the Sunday morning previous, one of her neighbours observed her countenance and manner to wear a different aspect, and on the evening of Thursday she became violent and outrageous. In fact, her whole conduct previous and subsequent to the tragic event, leaves not a doubt but that she was insane at the time she committed the deed. From what she admitted—and the post mortem examination of the body confirms the state irie iit site pounced on her mother while ilie latter was in bed, and thrust her hand into her mouth and throat, producing death by suffocation. When same of the persons who lived in the same house obtained admission, the scene was appalling. The body of the old woman by 011 the middle of the floor, steeped in blood, a blood-vessel hav- ing been ruptured in the death and in the bed sat the insane murderer, with her hands and arms reeking with blood, singing at the top of her voice, Highland Laddie." On being asked what induced her to kill her mother, she an- swered, 1 have killed the devil; if I had not done so I would have been in hell to morrow"—words which at once indicate her insanity. As early as possible the authorities were 011 the spot, taking precognitions, and inquiring into the circum- stances connected with the melancholy occurrence. Hitherto the ivoman has borne an irreproachable character, and her attention to her mother was exemplary. She has been com- mitted to prison, since which time she has been rude and iioisy.-Kelsi, Chronicle.
FOREIGN INTELLIGECE.
FOREIGN INTELLIGECE. indIZ The Morning Herald published on Tuesday, in a second edition, advices from India, only eight days later than our pre- vious arrival. The dates are, Bombay, 20th May, and China, 20th March. The intelligence is devoid of interest. From China there is nothing whatever but the markets. The Victoria arrived at Suex on the 11th ult., (out 22 days from Bombay,) with the mail and 32 passengers. She was dispatched 11 days in advance of the usual time of sailing, in consequence of the monsoon. The passengers per Victoria would probably have to remain in Egypt until the arrival of the Iberia, about the 21st ult. The Bombau Times.of the 20th May gives the following sum- mary :—The Bhoogties have been at their old trade again, plundering all around, just as if there had never been an ex- pedition amongst their mountains, and Bejar Khan were still at. their head. In attacking the Murees they appear to have had the worst of it, having been defeated with con- siderable slaughter, and the booty they were bearing off retaken. A mysterious silence is maintained on the state of the revenue of Scinde, which is said to be as far as possible from being sa- tisfactory. Extensive furloughs have been allowed the Bombay sepoys. The robber tribes destined for permanent expatriation had crossed the Indus at Sukkur, about the 24th of April, for their new location in the Khyrpore territories. The troubles in the Punjaub continue unabated. It is now thought that Goolab Siugh must have been of insane mind, or in that state of dementation which affects those predestined to fall, before he could have abandoned his mountain stronghold to place him- self in the power of the mob or soldiers at Lahore. As yet there is neither semblance nor trace of even the embryo of a govern- ment.
CORN AVERAGES,
CORN AVERAGES, For regulating the Import Duties 011 Foreign Corn, from the 4th to thth July 1845, both inclusive. Wheat. Barley. Oats. Kye. Beans. Peas Ave- s. d. s. d. s, d. s. d. s. d. s. d. ar;e. 47 3 _|_29 11 22 6 31 5 38 1 37 8 Urny. 20 (TI 9 0 6_0 10 J> f 4 0 o_0 An account of Coal and Iron brought down the Canal during the week endinn June 28 :— Tom Thomas Prothero 25 Thomas Powell 75 R. J. Ble -vitt 9 7 J-,hn N iiond 4 7 \V. S. Canwright 275 J. F. lianson 200 Total 2025 ti,on 2216 Tons 4241 0:. TAFF VALE RAILWAY TRAFFIC, For the week ending June 28, 1845. Passengers 176 1 6 General Merchandise 145 6 2 W. Coffin and Co 160 2 6 Thomas Powell Llancaiaeh Branch.. 180 8 19 Ditto Lantwit Branch ..36 3 10 J Duncan and Co 84 7 7 Dowlais Co o. 251, 9 9 J. Edmunds 23 7 10 Insole and Son 30 13 11 Dan-y-Deri Colliery 9 1 4 -c i ioo 211 PRICES OF SHARES AT BRISTOL. COMMERCIAL ROOMS, BFUSTOI,, JULY 2. „ Patrt. Pure ptr *>r Birmingham & Gloucester Kaii way ex new 100 133 13r> Bristol and Gloucester Railway 30 27 29 Bristol and Exeter Railway o. 70 95 97 Great Western Railway 80 123 127 Ditto Half Shares 50 67 69 Ditto Fifth Shares 20 25 27 London and Birmingham 100 241 244 London and Brighton 50 Manchester and Leeds 73 95 100 Taif Vate 126 129 130 Blaenavon Iron and Coal Companj Iro Rhymney ditto 50 Bristol Dock Shares 70 Ditto Dock Notes 10pm Ditto Gas CornpaTly 41 i C'if'ton ditto. o West of Eng. & South Wales District ilaak 12 Monmouth and Glamorgan Bank South Wales Railway BRITISH FUNDS Bank Stock 0" Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities 991 Three per Cent. Consols — India Bonds 69 Exchequer Bills fi7
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obe JHonnioutljstmre Mtvlitu NEWPORT, FRIDAY, JULY 4,184.5. _===- PRIVILEGES OF PARLIAMENT. The privileges of parliament arc of far greater importance than would be supposed from the degree of interest upon the subject exhibited in this country. For this, indeed, the House of Com- mons may thank itself. Mr. Fox Maule said, in all essay published some time ago, that the privi- leges of the House had" become odiotis" to the people; and Lord 1" ahan truly asserted, in the lecent debate, that they had not increased in public estimation. But why is this ? It is because there is a general conviction that the House, as it does not represent the people, does not legislate for their good. If, indeed, the members were to take Lord Mahon's advice, and wait till such an opportu- nity offered, as would enable the public to say that the assertion of the House's privileges was for, and not against them," that would be tantamount to postponing the matter till the dissolution of the present parliament, at the very least, and, probably much longer. For such a confidence could only he inspired by an extensive measure of parliamentary reform, or to an equally extensiv reformation on the part of the House, of their system of legislating for the country. If the fine saying of Sir Thomas Wilde, in a former discus- sion, that the Commons of England were vir- tually assembled in that House," had been a verity, instead of a constitutional fiction, the people wouid then have sustained the House by their unequi- vocal and universal support and the question would not have remained undecided to the present time. But, however much we may share in the feel- ings which lead to this general apathy, we must discuss the subject upon its general merits. The House of Commons, imperfect though it be, is, after all, the popular branch of the constitution, and little as we may admire the majority of its members, it is obviously wise, and, indeed, incum- bent upon the people to support it in the exercise of any power which is just and useful—which is conducive to liberty and the public good. We hope to see parliaments more in unison with the people, and whenever, by any adequate cause, such a result can be obtained, the pre-existence of these powers, ready for use, will be manifestly a good. The writers and speakers upon this question may be classed under two principal heads :-those who maintain that parliament is the proper interpreter of its own privileges, and that its orders should he unquestioned by any other tribunal: and those who assert that the Courts of Law have a right to de- cide upon the authority of those orders. Now we cannot a^ree absolutely with either of these theo- ries; though, in the existing state of things, much may be said on both sides, on account of the inde- finiteness which surrounds the question, and which, in passing, strongly suggests the importance of a determinate standard, in the shape of a written constitution, embracing all. fundamental points. if we say of either house,that it is the sole judge of its privileges, then we give it absolute power and though eminent men-will make the assertion, we think they would betray its unsoundness by hesita- ting to carry it out to the full. Now, if the house, without statute law, has only to decide that it pos- sesses any power it may desire life and death, as Sir Robert Inglis observed, are in its power. Why then may it not visit with death, resistance to its orders? It may be said this would be a violation of the common law, and a collision with the con- stitutional practice of centuries. Perhaps so but that is the very ground taken by the supporters of the argument which we are considering. They assert that when any proceeding of parliament is questioned at common law, or in any other court, the privilege of parliament overrules the plea, and that on proof of parliamentary authority, thejudge is bound, at once, to treat it as beyond his jurisdic- tion. But this appears to us to be a violation of the constitution, and a confusion and collision of existing authorities and, as to the propriety of obviating this confusion by the confirmation of such a power by statute, the overruling the trial by jury, and other constitutional safe-guards, we are sure that the feeling of the countl y would be op- posed to such a scheme, as dangerous to the liber- ties of the people. We call, then, the attention of those who adopt this ultra ground, to what Lord Mahon calls the question of excess." On the other hand, if it were conceded, that the courts of law should have the definition of the privileges of parliament; that would go to degrade it beneath those courts, all of which have the right that would be denied to it, of defining their own powers. On the whole, it seems most consistent with common sense, and most conducive to the national good, that the powers, both of parliament and all other constitutional authorities, should be clearly defined by statute; then all collision would be avoided, and each would, in its proper sphere, exert its own authority, without question or hin- drance.
SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. TIDAL…
SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. TIDAL RIVERS. We have elsewhere given the latest intelligence connected with this great national undertaking, of the ultimate success of which, the Principality has no cause whatever to doubt. Captain Berkeley thought proper recently, in his place in Parliament, to bring forward a motion, the object of which was to prevent any bill containing a project for a bridge over a tidal river, from coming before a parliamentary committee, without the written sanction of the Board of Admiralty. The reason assigned by the hon. member was, the injustice of putting parties to the expense of opposing, before committees, schemes which must necessarily fail, be- cause the consent of the Admiralty, in such cases, was indispensable. So far as this goes, we agree with the hon. mem- ber. If a certain preliminary be indispensable by law, and that preliminary be not taken, the com- mittee are unquestionably warranted not to enter in:o the consideration of that part of the plan. But this brings us to the consideration of a wider question, viz. :—Whether the Admiralty, or any other branch of the executive, ought to possess this veto on works of great public utility ? And we say, at the outset, that they ought ilvt. Such power ought to be vested in the legislature alone. There, of course, the executive, as a whole, will generally com- mand a majority, if necessary but it will not be left to the narrow views of a single department. There, the merits of the case will he weighed and settled on all sides. It was, however, as clear as the sun from Glouces- ter Cathedral tower, on an unclouded day, that it was not a principle, but a particular interest., for which Mr. Berkeley contended; and palpably was he hit by one of the most able of her Majesty's ministers, Lord Granville Somerset, on his taking up an isolated object against the carrying out of a great national work. In the particular case of the navigation of the Severn, we do not hesitate for a moment to say, that the projected line is of infinitely paramount import- ance to any kind or degree of navigation which, by a bridge, it might henceforth limit. The end to be obtained in all these tiiattei-s is, that indda of conimu* nication, both for persons and goods, which will be the most beneficial for the country generally and in reaching that end, smaller interests must give way to greater. On this principle, we conceive that a determinate stand ought to be made in Parliament against any official or selfish obstructions which may be thrown in the way of a measure of such national import as the South Wales Railway.
NEW ARTICLE OF COxMMERGE.…
NEW ARTICLE OF COxMMERGE. The Leeds Mercury gives a very favourable ac- count of experiments made in that town on the spin- ning of a fabric, pronounced to resemble the finest cambrics, from the China grass, an article procured in vast quantities in the Chinese dominions. The great limit, hitherto, to the extension of our Z, newly opened commerce with that immense empire, has arisen from the difficulty of taking enough of Chinese produce for our manufactures. Should this article succeed, the trade will be greatly augmented, and another reduction in prices at home, not only upon linens, but upon other fabrics competing with them, may be expected. By an extract from a copy of the Times newspaper, published in October, 1841, which is in our posses- sion, we find that the plant alluded to is a species of aloe, thus described:— If any person will be at the trouble of cutting a leaf from an aloe plant, which is reared as an exotic in this country, he will, upon close inspection, detect a course of white fibres, possessing considerable tenacity. These, when elicited from the fleshy part of the leaf, and placed together by themselves, will exhibit a very beautiful clean hemp, corresponding pre- cisely with the material of which the linen called China grass- (loJl is composed. The aloe grows wild, and in great abun- dance throughout China; and the people of that country have turned it, as they do everything else, to a profitable ac- count. The flax, which constitutes the fishing lines, known under the name of Indian twist, but which is, in realitv, a Chinese production, is manufactured from this identical com- modity." And the Times added There are many Chinese inventions, at present retained as a monopoly by the above people, which are very capable of being arrived at by those of other countries, if proper at- tention and a moderate share of curiosity were bestowed upon the subject." It is one of the happy effects of such wise mea- sures as the Chinese treaty, that they lead to proper attention to such subjects, and tend greatly to the diffusion of useful information. We are pleased also to perceive that the Chinese are beginning to purchase glass, as a substitute for the paper and fish scales, which have hitherto been used and it is highly gratifying that through the late repeal of duties, much of this trade will Lid into our hands.
THE MERCHANT SEAMEN'S FUND.
THE MERCHANT SEAMEN'S FUND. Neither the present management, nor the contem- plated changes in the administration of this fund, appear to give satisfaction to the parties interested. At a public meeting held a few days since in London, when between two and three thousand seamen were present, and of which Sir Edward Codrington was chairman, much was said in condemnation of both and after a suitable discussion, the meeting resolved to support the following propositions :— That all contributors and subscribers to the Merchant Seamen's Fund should have a vote, not only for the port of London, but for every other port in the United Kingdom. That the fund should be administered under Government superintendence—that a General Treasurer should be ap- pointed—and that no stamp duties should be charged in con nection with the business. That retired seamen, as well as those in actual service, lie admitted to contribute to the fund, and to part ofits bene- fits and that all widows, whether bereaved by natural cr acci dent-il causes, be put in the same position.. That the port of Glasgow shall not be allowed to distil- bute its own receipts. That the mode of sick-relief proposed by the new bill, ought not to be put in practice, it being objectionable and open to fraud." We trust that those public men who have it in their power to advance the interests of the numerous and important class whose welfare the subjecr. con- cerns, will co-operate in rendering the new amuse- ments as equitable and efficient as possible.
DIMINUTION OF THE HOURS OF…
DIMINUTION OF THE HOURS OF LABOUR. We are glad to see that the diminution of the time of labour, in the best possible way, viz., with the consent of the employers, is progressing. Various mills in the north of England are now working eleven and a half, and in some cases, eleven hours a-day, instead of twelve of course, without any alteration j of wages and so far from that mischief resulting, j which has been repeatedly predicted by the opponents of short time, both in Parliament and the press, all j the evidence goes to shew that benefit has accrued even to the employers, while the good effects upon the workmen have been of the most gratifying cha- racter. We are happy to see that four firms in Lancashire, in a truly enlightened and generous spirit, have given their hands a weekly half-holiday, without any cur- tailment of wages. One of these establishments, Harter and Edwards, employ seven hundred persons, and the four together, no fewer than four thousand. It is also "refreshing" to perceive, that through- out the kingdom a better understanding is evidenced between operatives and their employers, and that the necessity of that disastrous and pauperising course to the former, a Strike," (a stunning blow, indeed, to thousands), is a rare event. Wages are slowly rising; in some cases, at the reasonable request of the workmen, and in others, as the spontaneous act of the inasters,a proof of the connection between a good demand and a remuneration for labour, and of the fallacy, too, of the assertion, that cheap food reduces wages.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. NEWPORT ÐISPENSAR Y. A t the monthly meeting of directors, held at this institution, on Wednesday. July 2nd, Mr. Robert Pyne in the chair, further receipts in support of the charity, amounting to E5- 4s., were reported by the treasurer. Monthly report, ending June Oth Under care, June 1st 71 Admitted since. 11J 184 Cured Relieved y Died 0 Undercareatpresent. 92 184 R. r. WOOLLEIT, Surgeon. Great Dock-street, July 2nd, 1S4J. NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET.—WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, PI ice per lb. to sink the oftiil. s. d. s. d. Beasts 0 6 to 0 6'i Sheep U II .,0 6 Lambs 0 6 0 6 £ Calves 0 4J.. 0 6 Pi^s (per score) 7 3 7 In consequence of the Fair of Wednesday, the 2,"ith, the j market was this week rather smaller than it would have been still there was a fair shew of all kinds of stock, and a most ex- cellent attendance of buyers from all parts of the country, which caused the whole of the stock lit for the shambles to be disposed of at satisfactory prices. We noticed some g.otl grass beef in the market. from the land of Henry Collins, Esq., Dutfryn Court, being; the first that has appeared this year.— Several respectable butchers from Bristol attended the mar- ket. and bought a great number of sheep and lambs, which we/e sent off in the evening per Screw steamer. We are in- formed it is the intention of those respectable tradesmen to attend the market regularly. Wednesday's market allows them to be in the Bristol market on Thursday. The musical circles of the neighbourhood will be pleased to learn that the prince of song, Braham, accompanied by his two talented sons, will shortly pay a professional visit to Newport. FIRE.-At a late hour on Sunday night, a fire took place at a beer-house, called the Three Horse Shoes, near the canal lock, in this town, which, if not timely arrested, might have produced serious consequences, unprovided, as we are at prpsent., with any adequate means of extinguishing the destructive element, if it once obtained head. Mr. Decimus Prothero, who had been returning, from the barracks, first saw the flames issning from the premies, atitt, with great prompt- ness and energy, adopted immediate means tor stopping their further progress. He forced an entrance, aroused the inmates, who. it appears, were unaware of their danger, obtained vessels for the purpose of conveying water, and, by his example and persuasion, induced others to assist in the good work. Alter two hours' labour, during which Mr. Prothero indefatigablv continued to supply water from the canal, and attend to its proper application where most needed, the fire was completely subdued. The inhabitants of the neighbourhood feel much indebted to the above named gentleman tor his praiseworthy conduct 011 the occasion. MIDSUMMER SESSIONS.—TheQuarter Sessions, just concluded, were of great importance, and in order to meet the public interest in the proceedings, we have this day given an unusually copious report. THE IRON TRADE.—At a meeting of the Staffordshire masters on the 26th ult., it was agreed that no alteration be made in prices. Dartmouth, now vacant by the death of Mr. Somes, will be warmly contested by the liberals. Mr. Moffatt is their candIdate with good prospects. walk ABINGDON.——Here the new Attorney-General will not over the course. General Caulfield will try conclusions the learned gentleman.
"1 NEWPORT TUtiE iVORITE SOCIETY.
1 NEWPORT TUtiE iVORITE SOCIETY. The of the above society was he'd at th fnu. on Tuesday, the 24tti ult. The brethren assembled Lodge Room, from whence they proceeded in good ordei Welsh B aptist chapel. Charles-street, where an excelle course was delivered by the Rev. Win. Matthews, alter they returned in the same good order to the Hush Inn, they partook of an excellent dinner, which reflected greal on the worthv hostess, illrs. Saunders. On the cloth be niovt-.d, the chair was taken by the Rev. Mr. Matthewi ported by Mr. Roberts, Tredegar, and H. R. Jones, ( G -vynedd); and the vice-chair was occupied by Mr. Jent the Crowu Inn, supported by the Hev. :\1r. Jones, all David Nathan. Several excellent speeches were del during the afternoon, and toasts wee given from the after each of which H. R. J. delivered an appropriate Eul
CHEPSTOW. j
CHEPSTOW. The horticultural exhibition has passed much to the s atisfaction of all parties, that we hear a addition has been made to the list of subscribers. On Saturday morning last, between the hotf four and fi ve, as the trow Swift, laden with baik, bouni) Gloucester to Newport, was lying at anchor in the Ch1 river, being wind-bound, a sudden gust of wind caused till with water, and lamentable to relate, the master, wl asleep in the forecastle, was drowned. fit the course afternoon, the unfortunate man was conveyed to the i Aelson Inn, when an inquisition upon view of his bod taken before B. M. Bradford, Esq., and a respectable j' Verdict, "Accidentally drowned." The unfortunate man Baily, who was so seri( injured by Mr. Lewis, of Raglan, incautiously driving a sl horse in his carriage through the crowds of people at tin fair, and pronounced to be dead by almost every perso saw him at the White Hart, to which house, he was coA is, we are happy to say. doing promisingly-well, under thl ful treatment of our respected siirpeoii, Mr. B. M. Bradl The arrival of fashionable persons continuf be very great; so much so. that some difficulty is expert in procuring suitable accommodation. There are noi reading rooms, well supported, whereas, a few months ag town could not keep one open. it is generally be 1 iove £ tiie time is not very far distant when this town. if not a of great trade, will become one of the most fashionable r in the kingdom. Several medical men send their pa from Bristol, Clifton, and Gloucester, for the benefit of beahh, with great advantage. A steam-packet has commenced plying bet' t .is port and that of Gloucester..Such an accommoi wen much wanted, and we earnestly wish the spirited pf tors every success. A most brutal attack was made at the woo upon a farmer of the name of Beavan, residing at Deva by two men and there is every reason to believe he j hi'.vc been killed upon the spot, had not our highly respej townsman, T. King, Esq., secured one of the ruffians utilj an ival of the police. On Monday,a race took place at the Old PáS f<>r £ li>, between Mr. Williams' boat and Mr. Chapman's Gipsy three mile, four oars each idc. Won by the IJa! boat bv one minute.—The same boats were backed to again on Chepstow river shortly for £ ;20. We are sorry to hear that scarlet fever pre at Alviugcon. near Chepstow. Three children of Airs. T' lin have died, as well as two females.—others are in daiig,
POTYPOOL.
POTYPOOL. SAINT LUKE'S NATIONAL SCHOOL, P0 ] FWY-, YDD, POXTYPOOL.-The friends and promoters of cation amongst the working class, were highly gratified the satisfactory results of the annual examination of the school, which took place 011 Monday week, at the large attached to the Reform Tavern, Abersychan, which was » rated in tasteful style for the occasion. The new flagS; chased and prepared at the expense of the children, bore appropriate inscriptions, and added much to the imposing I ot the procession. The attendance at the room was respetf and numerous, and the interest felt in the proceedings was commendable. Many a parent's heart was charmed to overfif by witnessing the delightful fruits of diligence on the pi their offspring, so creditable to themselves as well as to excellent teacher, Mr. Thomas Horseman. The improve in the exercises of some few of the leading boys was pleasing. The singing and chanting were much praise1 their softness and sweetness. The scripture examinatiof conducted by the minister of St. Luke's church, the llev. t I'Iiiltips,, and ,tt ',the close, the meeting was addressed ù; incumbent of the parish, the Itey. Thomas Davies, who iiressed himself as highly gratified with the general state 0 school,and with the unequivocal proofs of application, as wi progress, they had all manifested on that interesting casion. He then dwelt upon the advantages the present g ration enjoyed for moral and mental improvement, comj; «ith those their parents and forefathers had in former y and consequent responsibility to a beneficent Cr* lor tne use that they would make of them. He also pointed I to the children and parents present, the debt of gratitude obligation due from them to their Master, the spirited generous proprietor of the Pentwyn and Golynos Iron "C at whose sole expence the school is supported. The chil' about 2o0 in number) were, in the evening much grat' with the treat of tea and cake given them by Mr. and 1 •' Williams, of Snatehwood.
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=- ABi:U(iAVH\,N Y. THE ABERGAVENNY FARMERS' CLUB Held their secoud meeting this year at the Lion Inn, A gavenny, on Tuesday, the I st of July, which was iiiiii-iero) attended bv the gentry and farmers of the neighbourhood, Wm. Hunter Little,'Esq., of Llanvair Grauge, in the Chai In consequence oi a resolution passed at a previous meet there was no subject appointed for discussion at this meet The chairman and several other gentlemen made many us observations on the method of farming generally in this ne bourhood, after which the following resolution was prop* and agreed upon :— That the meeting, for the future, should be held on the t Tuesday in every month; and that the next meeting take pI 011 the oth day of August, at three o'clock." The following subjects were proposed for discussion at next iiieptinl,, 1st.—The best method of cultivating root crops. PropO by W Ty-du Park. 2nJ.ThÍ:' "best system of growing Swedes and turn manured with guano and other artificial manures on diffei soils. By Mr. Strachan, of Gelly Llwyd. 3rd.—On tenants' rights. By Yv H. Little, Esq., of LI vair Grange. THE WEATHER.—" Rain! rain go to Spaii This was often the burden of our song when, in our juve yean. the humidity of the atmosphere damped our mirth, prevented our ip.istimes, and carrying out the principle, I tiie child is father of the man," we troll the same ditty t, as iicartdy as then, although the motive be not exactly same. Of us all, the hay-making part of the community j the unfavourable weather we have latelv experienced most this neighbourhood there is a great d'al of hav cut, which not already injured, must be very seriously, if a change ft foul to lair does not shortly take place. BURNING GLASSES IEXTRAORDINAPY.t Sunday last, Mr. Morgan, draper, of this town. had occa? to go to his coiinting-tiouse,. when he was anything butagr ablv surprised at seeing a considerable quantity of smoked iffoin a bale o shawls, of first-rate quality, which bad j arrived and had been put there. It Wms that the si:yli of the room is composed of panes ofglass.Jr.be centres of'so of which present that thick round protuberance, technica denominated bull's eyes" these,aforming a focus, conel trated th-> rays of the sun, and the consequence was, thq large and unseemly hole was burned through the pile of shall. whereby damage to a considerable amount was sustaine fortunately the goods were insured. 5
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MONMOUTH. The Monmouth Branch of the Bible Socif held its anniversary on Tuesday last. The chair was taken the Rev. J. F. Beddy, who addressed the meeting at so' length. The Rev. John Herbert read the tinancial statemc1 which showed a slight increase in the receipts of the Monmoi Auxiliary- The Rev. Mr. Kent attended as a deputation fr' the Parent Society, and highly interested the meeting !»: brilliant address, 111 which the claims, position, and progr^ of this noble institution were fully and eloquently set, fort The Revs. John Herbert, T. Loader, D. Blow, J. Harding, at W. Perm, moved and seconded the various resolutions. Monmouth Monthly Market was held on Wei nesday last, and was well attended. The prices for stock we better than latterly. Fat beasts fetched 6jd. per lb.; vearlil sheep and lambs were in demand at good prices, and pigs so readily. We understand that Mr. EUsmore, of Goodrici Assistant Overseer, has been dismissed from his situation by vrder of the Poor Law Commissioneis, on the subject of certa charges which were brought agamst him, before the Assista Commissioner, Mr. A. Power, and which we lately published.
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CAR D IFF. ROBBERY OF A VESSEL IN THE BUTE DOC* —On Thursday night, the -27th nit., the schooner, The Mom tain Maid, lying in the Bute Dock, was entered and a ham, suit of clothes belonging to one. ot the crew, and sundry oth' articles taken from the forecastle. The mate awoke, and heal some one ascending the ladder got out ot bed and seized tf thief by the leg, who immediately turned round, and with soif sharp weapon stabbed him twice in the which cause him to desist before any assistance could be rendered him: tt deprdator carried off his booty, and has not since been heard 0 On Sunday last, while a stift breeze was blowing Ing the ship Rockenham, from Havre, was coming up tbe Ci to the Bute Dock, when she suddenly swung round, and h, cutwater strnck the pier head with such violence that she di placed several of the large coping'-stones, and also cracki one of the steps. The Prince ol Wales steamer was lying in hi berth, and had a narrow escape; had she caught the"PrinO instead of the Die;-head, the damage would have been eons! derable as it is, the damage to tne Dock is about £ 20 hide pendent of the injury she herself sustained pendent of the injury she herself sustained CARDIFF FAIR.—(-)N Monday last, themonUd- fair was held, it was but lller" were 110 U stock, but what was theremet y e. Beef, mutton, art lamb/brought Od. to 7d. cow* .calf £ 0. to £ 12.: the were a few horses, but of „ quality, and most j, them went home again. ODDFELLOWSHIP- cording to announc^ inent the Oddfellows and t leu ''en s met on Thursday mod in", for an excursion to sl'Per-Maie, for the belief of the Widows' and Or'p ians. u | |le steamer^ tiie Brjst0! was engaged tor thi* tnp, < •> no Withstanding the unfa void able appearance ot, etvv'een three and four bun dred went on board. •' r amorgan band accompanied the in Next week we will report the proce, 1 We are happ> 10 s^ate that the bankruptcy ol our townsman, ?,tr. lilolln;; draper, i-s superceded. 1\1 AN ]) flOWN :On Thursday morning i in an named E w"r drowned, near Cardiff* iJ would appeal tna one o ia<, cows had strayed from tbe field, to a small islanf 111 ie uver, and in order to drive her out, h< <rot on a horse, an went towards her. There was a heavj flood in the river at the time. I'he horse stumbled, and b€ fell off, and was carried d ,UTl by the current. His body Wa* picked up the same day by a boatman of the Glamorganshire Canal. CUSTOM-HOUSE, CAPDIFF.Removed under bond from i.omion, June 1; and July 3. by William llii-d, 2b chests ot tea together ii,3(kdbs., and duty paid thereon, ^251 • lis* An I wOMall, An old woman, aged eighty-eight, was burnt to death at Merthyr on Monday week, in consequence of setting fire to the clothes while Fmoking in bed.