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MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH. 9 The half-yearly meeting of the Monmouth Gas fed. Water Works Company, was held in the jury room, in that wn, on Wednesday last. The accoun ts showed a slight increase i the profits on the half-year, but there still remained a surplus 'it the contingent fund, after declaring the usual dividend of -&ur per cent. The water rental continues to increase, but a jlight fluctuation appeared in the gas account. SUPPOSED SUICIDE. On Saturday evening ^st, whilst Sir Samuel R. Meyrick's gardener, John Evans, *frth another man, was walking near a small plantation, belong- ing to Goodrich Court, near the road side, they observed a bun- j e 9-nd an umbrella lying on the ground, both of which were *ry wet. Upon looking around them, they were horror-struck seeing, a short,distance from them, a man, hanging by a 1'hite handkerchief from one of the trees. Upon approaching jhe body they found it quite dead, and from its condition, there 3 no doubt but that it had been suspended a couple of days at teast. No one belonging to the village could identify the body, ,he poor creature having been an utter stranger, but a person eserabling the deceased, had passed over the Kerne Bridge III the previous Thursday, and on the same day had been seen eanine on a gate, near the spot where he was found. The un- ortunate man was respectably dressed in a black frock coat and waistcoat, kerseymere small clothes and gaiters, with shoes tearly new. A pocket book was found on his person, in which he name of Wm. Painter, was written. In his pockets were dso found a watch, three penknives, a razor, two combs, two poons, and eighteen-pence in coppers. His linen was marked .P. A coroner's inquest was held on the body, on Monday ast, before N. Llanwarne, Esq., when a verdict of Found Hung fas returned. On Wednesday last, a poor woman, named Ann ilorgan, living at the Buckholt, near Monmouth, upwards of •ighty years of age, fell a depth of seven feet, and broke her urn..though so aged, she is doing well under the medical treatment of Mr. Woollctt. On Tuesday last, a young man, named John 'Davis, a workman belonging to Mrs. Jones, of Whitchurch, ijiear Monmouth, was ran over by a waggon and team, and (though much injured, he, fortunately, had no bones broken. On Wednesday last, a barge, laden with bark, Belonging to Mr. George, timber dealer, of Monmouth, capsized On the river Wye, causing a loss of about a hundred and twenty pounds. I ,Ort Thursday last, the Marquess and Marchioness Of Worcester left Trijy House, for Llangattock Court, Crick- .bowell. We understand that the noble visitors are highly gra- tified with their temporary residence in our county. CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS TO THE MAR- QUESS OF "WORCESTER.—ON "Wednesday an address of congra- tulation to the Marquess of Worcester, upon his recent mar- riage, from the Mayor, Town Council, Clergy, and other In- habitants of Monmouth, was presented to his Lordship at Troy House. The address was signed by upwards of 300 inhabitants, &nd was presented by a deputation, composed of the Mayor, P. ,Galindo, Esq.; the Vicar, the Rev. G. Roberts; C. H. Powell, Prid Thomas Gratrex, Esqrs. The Mayor expressed the great pleasure which he felt in presenting, in his official capacity, the address of the inhabitants of Monmouth upon so interesting an Occasion, and assured the noble Marquess of the warm interest ft'hich was occasioned by his temporary residence in the neigh- Jourhood. The Rev. George Roberts read the address, to which :he noble lord gave a neat and suitable reply. He expressed ;he deep sense which he entertained of the kind feeling which Jrompted such a manifestation of respect towards himself on he part of the inhabitants of Monmouth. He was quite de- ighted with the scenery of the neighbourhood, and should insult no less his duty than his inclination, in visiting it as ,fteu as he could. His lordship said he was glad to take that •pportunity of thankino- the mayor and the inhabitants for the cind feeling which had been evinced towards him on the occa -ion of his coming of age He appreciated their attention most sincerely. The noble °Marquess evidently felt gratified at the food taste of the compliment paid him, and the gentlemen of 'ne deputation spoke in the highest terms at the urbane and jorchal manner in which they were received. The Marchioness, wno is strikingly beautiful, sat in the grand jury box for several f. Hls' e.ach day of the assizes, and excited much interest. The 'be «ci,v^tor3> accompanied by the respected agent of °' Beaufort., have been to see many of the numerous itt.-actions of the nighbourhood. r o r esday tast. a workman of Mr. Jones, of »/aii ann> -^onniouth, named Richard Nott, obtained goods *-hioh Voni?on§er's shop, in the town, in his master's name, e afterwards sold, and absconded with the proceeds. UDDEN DEATH.—On Wednesday night, an -1 5 man named Davis, who lived at Wonastow, after eating iii?V ?uPPer> retired to rest, and, without any previous Jlness, suddenly expired. Mn Wednesday last, a large party met at Rag- *tt ^.ast^p> from Monmouth, Abergavenny, Chepstow, and | -ei" places. Tea was served on the green sward, after which lancing was commenced and kept up with great spirit for some lours. The Monmouth quadrille band attended, and contri- ved most essentially to the hilarity of the proceedings. As light advanced, the party adjourned to the Beaufort Arms Inn, f e dancing was resumed,'nor was it until morning had long lawned that the merry guests departed from the sportive scene
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-+- AwfnljCalansity— Loss of Twenty-eight Lives. We have this week the melancholy duty of recording one of :Iie most deplorable ami appalling events that has ever taken jlace in the county of Glamorgan,—a loss of human life to a l'h e*tent;' bY an explosion of fire-damp. e-iMVent took place on Saturday last, in a colliery belong- mas. Powell, Esq., oftheGaer, situate at Crombach, r miles distant from the village of Aberdare, and six trom JVIerthyr Tydfil. o'clock, a loud report, attended with a violent >the np^lt earth> was l,eard- which caused the People I • nnS houses to direct their attention towards f Van' „iin- a very short time the awful fact became known n 0n of fire-damp had occurred. The consterna- "TuU■' fnsued may be more easilyimagined than described, I known that there were in the pit at the time from >ne nunitred and fifty to two hundred human beings, men and )0> ana the awful uncertainty that existed, how many, if any, ",fre a 'T-e' language cannot describe the mournful scpne. women, and the crying of children, as they ran owai s the pit's mouth seeking their relations, were sufficient :° unnerve the stoutest heart, and melt the most stoical spirit. n °ne ace you might see the fearfully-anxious look changed n.to one °f gladness as the husband, son, or brother, came up ble n,ari0,;ber f"ace, hope fled," and settled despair was VW en one after another came up, and the expected one ohe ln< v'isited the pit in a few hours after the catas- M less' an^ "ever 'ias fallen to my lot to witness a more aw ^on* Surely legislation ought to step in, and endeavour e i^ ?eCUrit-v *° human life, by the appointment of compe- n pei sons—men whose scientific acquirements would be, at >t>aS ^llarantee that nothing which science could do had n tP llndoriP towards ihe security of human life. The air the pit, after the explosion, wes so noxious, that it was a ■onsiderable time ere any person could venture to seek the sing men. But such is the devotion, such the spirit and ■ourage of these poor working colliers, that they were to be going into the pit, without the least hesitation, to seek eir missing fellow-workmen. The risk which they incurred nay be imagined from manv of them having fainted when pro- dding towards the working's yet others were pushing on and of aUndaiIatedl.v> h°Ping t0 find SOine °"e 6 a" J wo orS5thJeeChorses were also killed by the fell explosion, 1 )e damage done to the works was considerable. It.is no ? ^y known how the accident happened, as it is said that Davy lamp was constantly used to try the air but an opi- ,10'i prevails that the fool hardihood ofsome ot the poor fel- fWs employed, rendered this precaution an insufficient safe- u^rd; and persons conversant with the reckless conduct ot olhers and miners e^ierally, will admit the probahty ot this imposition. On persons arriving at the bottom of the pit at a safe period ari fterthe occurrence, it was ascertained that the explosion was onlmed to one heading, otherwise the consequences would iave been still more tragical. The bodies of the unfortunate aen were brought up on Saturday, Sunday, and part of Mon- a,, and the melancholy list of casualties is as follows vf es illiams, aged 24, single man. Howell Williams, 28, ditto. Joseph Phillips, 19, ditto. «owel| john David? 20, ditto. "avid Jones, 32, ditto. homas Smith. 19, ditto. David Ntorgan, 20, ditto. AJavid Jenkins, 37. ditto. James James, 23. ditto. George Thomas, 33. ditto. Evan Lewis, 19, ditto. James Thomas, 42, widow and two children. David Thomas (son), 10, reduced to a. cinder. Richard Morris, 30, single. Thomas Evans, widow and two children. William Evans, 31, single. William Williams, 34, widow and two children. Evan Thomas, 14. John Jones, 17. Thomas Rees, 23. John Edwards, 35, widow and two children. William Edwards (son), 9. John Jones, 17, single. ew William Llewellin, 18, single. John Evans, 22. David Evans, 9. Thomas Davis, 78, widower. ■David Jones, 27, widow and one child. Nicholas-Evans, a lad, was frightfully injured. On Monday, a coroner's jury were empamielled at twelve •'clock, and the whole of the uay was occupied in viewing the •odies, which lav in different parts ot the neighbourhood, and •resented dismal and heart-sickening spectacles, rhe gentle- ne» composing the jury, and the coroner, Wm. Davis, Esq., •PPeared greatly affected by the scene of death and thelamen- of human affliction.' The following is the verdict, after JI INQUJry? which lasted until half-past nine o clock P.M. on — "That it is the opinion of the jury, that the deceased Howell >a^d has come to his death from accidental circumstances bat the present system of ventilation employed in Dunryn 'Olliery, though as perfect as the said systein will admit, is "adequate to ensure the safety of the lives of the men em- •loyed in the said works and they strongly recommend that system which will prevent the gas oozing out of the old or ibaiidbned workings into the tram road or way, be adopted m 'i-eference, as soon as possible.Similar verdicts were given n all the other cases, and the court was dismissed with an ic tiovvledgment by the coroner, of the pains-taking and feci- ng manner in which they performed the irksome duty which iaa devolved upon them. The funerals of the ill-fkted men took place on Monday and ruesday. and the sad processions were attended by immense jrowds of persons, comprising nearly the whole mining popu- ation around the neighbouihood. Never did the village of aerdpre present so sad a scene as on those two days, and er was the wail of sorrow more piercingly heard. We understand that the funeral expenses were entirely de- nied by Mr. Powell. We have heard that that benevolent gentleman has promised to provide for the widows and orphans If the deceased and from our knowledge of that gentleman's :baracter, we deem such a report more than probable. We trust that the occurrence of lamentable accidents of ate so frequent, amongst the mining population of this king- lom, will induce the government to adopt some effective mea- icures of a protective character.
.".!:II':::"",.--.. CHEPSTOW.
.II' CHEPSTOW. The honorary secretary has the pleasure to aIt- nounce that Richard Blakemorc, Esq., M.P., has accepted an invitation to preside at the animal dinner of the Chepstow United Horticultural Society, to be held at the Beaufort Arms Hotel, on Thursday, the 4th of September next, the day of the second exhibition in the Castle. The news of the South Wales Railway Bill having received the Royal assent, was received in this town on Tuesday last, when one universal shout of joy burst forth among the inhabitants the bells were set in motion, and pealed out their jocund sounds at intervals during the day and in the evening the strains of music were heard in the streets, which did not cease until midnight. Indeed we do not recollect any occasion when such unmixed satisfaction was exhibited as oil this desired event. We hope the expectation of a revival of trade here will be realised in consequence. Tradesmen are making every preparation to meet the emergency, and the inns and lodging-houses, also, look forward to better times. -+-
BLAENAVON.
BLAENAVON. BLAENAVON IRON WORKS.—The first anni- versary services of the English Baptists, in this place, took place August 3rd. in Horeb Chapel, which was kindly lent to tie English friends, for the purpose. Sermons were preached in Welsh and English, by the Rev. John Jones. Ragland, and Mr. 1 hos. Price, Pontypool College, and a liberal sum was collected at the close of each service.
NAXTYGLO IRON WORKS.
NAXTYGLO IRON WORKS. TESTIMONIAL TO MR. EVERY. On Tuesday, August 5th, a deputation of some of the prin- cipal inhabitants of this place, headed by Richard Bailey, Esq., waited on Mr. Every, at his dwelling house, and presented to him, as a token of their esteem, the following articles:— A handsome silver tea-pot, with an appropriate inscription; a silver cream jug tongs; one dozen spoons, and a purse of fifty sovereigns. Kind and affectionate addresses were delivered by several gentlemen of the deputation, conveying sentiments of esteem for the character of Mr. Every;—of regret, at his approaching departure;—and of hope for his future health and happin.ess. The testimonials being presented, Mr. Every spoke as follows:—Gentlemen,—The present pe- riod to me is eventful. I am about to close my labours at these works, and to remove from the place where I have spent nearly twenty years of my best vigour. The occasion, you are aware, is my impaired health 1 admit, wÍth gratitude to the Giver of all good, that I am considerably improved since this time twelve months and it would have afforded me unfeigned satisfaction, if matters could be so arranged, that 1 might longer have con- tinued with you. I am one of those who view, with serious- ness, any important movement in the life of nUll, on account of the responsibilities involved,—especially, lest the pathway of God's Providence should be overstepped. To this principle. so fully possessing my mind, must be attributed, in a great degree, the uniform tenor of my past life, (for mv natural tendencies, perhaps, are changeful,) and actuated by'this prin- ciple, fain would I have shrunk from the undertakings that now await me, of beginning, as it were, LIFE ANEW. However, my humble trust is, that the Providence of God will still attend me and mine, In my future life, amid whatever scenes await me, my thoughts, of course, will often recur to Nantvglo. These thoughts, I forbode, will bear a varied complexion. I antici- pate I shall have chiding thoughts for not having more fully promoted the welfare and happiness of my friends and neigh- bours. Whatever regrets, however, I may have of this kind, there will be the alleviating reliectiou, that I leave you without having made, to the best of my knowledge, a single enemy nay, I leave you, shall 1 say, with the regrets and good wishes- of the people at large; for this I thank God A good name is better than precious ointment." While I advert to the feelings of kindness and sympathy gene- rally expressed, I feel, gentlemen, that I am specially bound to acknowledge yours, and those of the community, who, Ín con- junction with yourselves, have given proof—tangible and valu- able proof thereof—as exhibited now before my eyes. I accept gentleman, the testimonial you have presented to me of your regard, and that of othen; of my friends, who h;1ve acted with you, with much thankfulness and satisfaction. To you, gentle- men, of this deputation, to all of you, I feel personally obliged. I cannot, however, forbear mentioning Richard Bailey, Esq., by name, as one for whom I shall ever fee 1 more than ordinary respect and regard. I have had to do with him from his boy- hood till now and, from his boyhood to his manhood, he has. ever shewn himself to possess, in no small degree, the more pleasing and amiable characteristics of our common humanity. If kindness of nature—mildness of disposition.—■■and a wakeful considerateness to render others happy and com- fortable—are characteristics of the real gentleman, then is Richard Bailey really such, for invariably has he exhibited these qualities towards nv. I, therefore, tender to him my special thanks on the present occasion. Gentlemen, in conclu- sion, I wish you health, longiife, and happiness. Apart from the foregoing testimonial, we understand that the respected proprietors of the Nantyglo I^on Works, Joseph and Crawshav Bailey, Esqrs., have presented Mr. Rvery with a valuable token of their high estimation. I
PONTNEWYNYDD BRITISH SCHOOL.I
PONTNEWYNYDD BRITISH SCHOOL. The first public examination of the above institution, (and we shall not err by adding, the first examination of a British school that ever took place in the town of Pontypool) took place on the evening of the 28th ultimo, at the Penygarn Taber- nacle. The children, neat y and respectably attired; assembled at the School Room, at four o'clock. They were afterwards formed into marching order, and proceeded through Pontnewy- nydd and the town, on their way to the Tabernacle, where seve- ral friends awaited their arrival. A large platform was erected, for the purposes of the examination, upon which rows of forms were placed for the accommodation of the children,Who took up their position in the order prescribed by the master. The plat- form was surmounted by a wreath of fragrant and lovely rlow- ers, and the columns on either side were ornamented with ever- greens and roses several chaste maps were suspended in the rear of the platform, the whole comhining- with the animated countenances of the children to render tha scene one of peculiar interest. On the right of the platform sat the Chairman, W. W. Phillips, Esq., and on the opposite ^ide, the Rev. T. Thomas, President of the Baptist College, Pontypool. After a prayer by the Rev. Mr. Thomas, the Chairman called up the third class, who first read a lesson from the daily lesson book, and answered questions put to them, by the monitor, in a satisfactory manner. The monitor of this class, a boy about eight or nine years old, cleverly discharged the duty assigned to him. The children then sung The Labourers' Song." The fourth class read portions of Scripture from the History of Daniel and Jepthah, the Deluge, and the Building of the Tower of Babel. They were subsequently questioned at great length by four monitors successively, and they answered the questions put to them, on the sense of what they had learned, with a promptness and acumen which plainly indicated that they thoroughly understood its import. The children, from their earliest attendance, have daily im- pressed upon their youthful minds the sreat leading truths and important precepts of the Word of God, and by frequent read- ing and answering questions on Scriptural subjects, It may be hoped that their minds will become stored with riches from the mines of' Divine truth. The anthem, "Jesus said," was then sung in a pleasing manner. The first class read a lesson from the daily les3on book on Roman History, and were very closely questioned by the mas- ter and the answers to the questions would form a history of Rome from its rise to its fall. The names and the characters of the different kings and emperors, who successively swayed the destiny of that mighty empire, we e given without hesitation. Its government, laws, and many remarkable events, connected with its history, were described with readiness and perspicacity, which must have been duly appreciated by all present. A trio, by Caleott,, was then sung, and the first and second parts were performed with commendable taste and spirit. The words and the harmony excited universal admiration and ap-. plause. In cyphering and mental calculations they then evinced their proficiency, and after "Happy Land," and the "Village Bells," had been snng, the first class was re examined in natural philo- sophy, and answered the qufstions put to them on the nature and the properties of atmospheric air with readiness and prdci- sion. The anthem, "Praise ye the Lord," was then sung. Exercises in grammar and geography followed, and one of the monitors gave a description of London, which astonished many present. The examination, which had been continued with unabated interest for nearly four hours, was closed after a vote of thanks to the chairman, and the audience throughout evinced their delight by the enthusiasm which they manifested, and which the interesting proceedings, of necessity, called forth.—From a Correspondent. e
CARDIFF.—MONDAY, AucrsT 4.
CARDIFF.—MONDAY, AucrsT 4. Present—Henry Morgan and Walter cornu, Esqrs. Mary, wife of Edward Phillips., labourer, Kentons Court, complained against Mary Anne Arthur, for, on Sunday week, having thrown a bucket, of water over her, which unexpected ablution took away her breath for some time. Defendant acknowledged having done so, and stated, in exten- uation that plaintiff kept a house of ill fame, and induced her (defendant s) husband to go there and spend his money in riotous living, which he ought to have laid out in the support and comfort of his wife and family; and that when he came home on Saturday week, he beat her violently and shamefully plaintiff urging him on at the time. Mr. Coffin, to the Superintendent: Does she keep a house of that character ? Mr. Stockdale Yes she does, sir. Mr. Comn It is to be deplored that there are so many of those dens of infamy in the town, but still that fact is no ius- tification for throwing water over her. I think the best plan would be to bind you all over to find sureties to keep the peace, and in case of your not finding bail, to imprison you for six months. After a short consultation, the defendant was fined Is aud .5s. costs, or three day's imprisonment. PC IJLIC NUISANCE. Edward Matthews and Geo. Short were charged with, on Thursday last, emptying soil on the street. '¡ Mr. Morgan said they subjected themselves to a fine of 40s. each, but he understood there were some mitigating circum- stances in this case, inasmuch as they had mixed the foul matter with lime, and did all in their power to prevent a nui- sance still they ought not to have left it on the street. The men said they were ordered to wheel it out, and were assured that a cart would be ready to take it away as fast as they brought it out; the cart did not come till after they were stopped by the police. Mr. Stockdale said, the statement was quite true, and as soon as they were spoken to, they left ofL-Discharged. T T „ TWO OV A TRADE. fmifu raerchant, charged Joseph Richards, of the same calling, with an assault. It would appear that on Satur- day night last, in the market house, Rich^ 'cherry ripe, at a penny a pound," wh4n Lee was selling Ids fruit at two pence. Lee, or some of hie -j nib that Richards could never mean to pay for th™e cherries*"wheJ selling them so low, upon which Richards let i,- ? mes' w,lcn and gave Mr. and Mrs. Lee an extract of his „ '°11SUe 'T"' their characters therca this complaint. It was shownSUmt no blows were struck, and the case was dismissed Thomas White, landlord of the Nag's head'beer-house was WJlSSt e" P. C. Phillips proved the offence. The landlord did not deny the charge, but said he had a job on the railway, and they could only work at nio-ht and t'Lt night they had worked till 11 o'clock walked hoSe'a dil 1 of four miles that he and his two lodgers were having sunoer and one or two of the other men had a pint of beer as thev were very wet and tired. ) Mr. Coffin said, he knew they did work at night, and as there had been no previous charge against him, he was discharged Daniel Carey, charged with being drunk on Sunday last at four, p.m., and it being about his twentieth oifence, was fined .5s, and 3s. costs.—Paid. A young man of respectable appearance, who gave his name, James Young, and desciibed himself as a gun maker from Bradford, in Yorkshire, was given into custody at a quarter to two this morning, charged by Henry Gibby with stealing from his house £10. in gold. Mr. Stockdale said he searched him, and all he found on his person were several pawnbroker's tickets for sundry articles of clothing which he had pledged. Gibby did not appear, nor had Mr. S. seen him since he gave the young roan into custody.—Discharged.
1 Corn Trade.
Corn Trade. The leather continued extremely wet and boisterous up to Thur day evening; Friday was a fine day; but since then we have again a return of wet. and the temperature having through- out remained low, the growing crops have made scarcely any progress towards maturity. We hnve been at considerable pains o collect information about the actual state of the wheat plant; the reports on this subject are, however, so conflicting as to ren- der the task of estimating the injury sustained one of no oldinary difficulty, and we are forced to confess that we have hitherto been unable to arrive at a definite conclusion. The complaints of blight have rather increased than diminished, particularly from lliose counties where the crop is more forward. In manv parts of Essex and Kent the mischief likely to result from this cause is too apparent to be longer questioned, and we feai thai as the plant piogrc-ses tn IlHturity in the more backward dis- tricts, similar detects in the car will he found to exist. From the manner in which the eats are affected, it is evident that the injury was done by the cold wet weather experienced during i III 9 blooming time.. We have examined a great many samples cut in different quarters, in most of which we have found the same delect, in a greater or less degree; some ears are deficient of four or five, others of six or eight, and in some cases as many as nine corns ate wanting in one ear. Should it hereafter be dis- covered that the deficiency extends to all parts of the kingdom alike, it would, of course, make an immense dirt'erence in the quantity produced and, taking into con-ideration the lateness ot the season, and the consequent extra risk which the crop must still be exposed to, we much fear that the yield will, under the most favourable circumstances which can now occur, fall short of the average. it has, therefore, become a matter nearly approaching to a ceriaitity that an importation of foreign wheat will be required before the harvest of 1846. The extent of our necessities finst, of course, still in a great measure depend on the character of the weather: but that sufficient will be gathered this autumn to supply the increased and increasing consumption during the next twelve months, IS, unfortunately, from the inaus. picious natuie of the summer—to say the least extremely im- probable. Under the belief that the advanpe recently established in the value of wheat in this countty will be maintained, and that ra- ther an important fall will thereby be occasioned in the duty, a good many orders have already been transmitted to the Bailie poitsfor the purchase of the article, and incieased arrivals of foreign may, therefore, be expected to reach our shotes in Sep- temher and October. Owing, however, to the scanty nature of the stocks of old wheat nt most of the principal markets of con- tinental Europe, the total quantity likely to be received cannot be very great and as the new crop will not be in a fit condition for shipment until spring, it is quite possible that it may be a difficult matter to secure the required quantity, if our necessities should, from a continuance of bad weather, become urgent. We sincerely liusl that so gieat a misfortune may not befal the country but it eannot be denied that unusual interest attaches to the result of the forthcoming harvest. The contmuance of wet cold weather has naturally occasioned much excitement in the wheat liade; enhanced iates have been demanded, and obtained, at all the principal provincial markets at some places the advance has not exceeded Is. to 2s., but at others it has amounted to 3s., and at some places to 4s per qr The total lise from the lowest point, taking the kingdom collec- tively, may be estimated at 10s. per qr. at least; so important an advance must speedily affect the averages and, from present appearances, a sixteen shillings duty is y no means improbable. Respecting the appearance of the Lenten sown crops the re- poits are still, on the whole, favourable. Barley has been or less lodged by the rain and wind; but, fine, warm, weather, might, in a gieat measnre. renwdy the evil. 11 O.its are generally described as wearing a healthy aspect and beans aud peas though late, are otherwise tolerably well spoken of; whilst turnips are likely to be uncommonly produc- tive. In prices of spring corn and pulse very little change has taken place duiiug the week at auy o! the country markets; the value of barley has slightly tended upwards; that of oats has, oti the other hand, rather receded whilst quotations of beans and peas have remained nearly stationary. By our Scotch advices it appears that though the temperature had been low, ihe weather had not been decidedly inauspicious the accounts from hence have, however, had some influeuce on the minds 01 holders of wheat, and enhanced rales had conse. quently been asked for the article in the principal markets. At Edinburgh, on the pi ices demanded were very ie- luctanily paid by purchaser, and business was far from brisk. At Glasgow sellers succeeded, un that dav, in establishing an advance of Is.per bolt; owing, paitly, to the shottness of the supplies. From Ireland the accounts relative to the probable result of the harvest have become less favourable of late- the weather seems however to have been of a more propitious character ttiere than on this side of the channel, and comparatively little uneasiness was. the.eiore, felt. The rapid rise m prices of wheat at the chief English markets, had, nevertheless the effect of rendering holders of tne article unwillmg to sell, except at en- hanced rates; and at the leading towns pnees have advanced nearly in the same proportion as with us. Oats, though actu- ally becor-rrhg scaice, have, meanwhile, tended downwards; England* "lscoui'aging results of recent consignments to The arrivals of wheat coastwise into London have been large during the week, 8,580 qrs. have been reported up to this (Sa- lurday) evening; the quantity exhibited at Mark Lane, by land carriage samples, from the home counties, has also been rather larger than ot la e. On Wednesday there were a few runs fresh I up from Essex these, with that portion of the Kent supply which rem,rine 1 unsold on Monday, proved about sufficient to J satisfy the demand, the millers having become rathercautious in operations, iu consequence of the high piices asked. Ihe trifling business done, was, nevertheless, at rates which could not have been obtained in the beginning of the week, factors re- fusing to accept previous terms. Oil Friday, more wheat was shown on the Essex stands than is usual in the course of the week; and, the weather having assumed a somewhat settled appearance, the upward movement received a check. Sellers were not, by any means, disposed to give way in their preten- sions, and buyers declining to pay more money than on Monday, few sales were made. Holders of free foreign wheat have mani- fested very little inclination to part their property, except at enhanced rales; and purchasers having deemed it prudent to pause ere entering into impoitant transactions at the high terms demanded, the business done since our last has been on a limited scale. for bonded paieels extravagantly high prices have been insisted on, and the difference In the value of the ar- ticle, diUy-paid and under lock, is now not more than 14s. to 15s. per qr. have been asked whilst the finer kinds of red have been held at '15s. to 4Cs. per qr. The general average for the kingdom, published on Thursday (51s. 7d.), is Is. 7d., and that for London (56s. 2d.) Is. 2d. per qr. higher this than the preceding week, and before the close of the present month we shall probably have an 18s. duty. The bakers have paid the recently established advance on flour rather reluctantly, still a tolerable extent of business has I een done, and the top price of town-made may be considered firmly fixed at 53s. per sack. Scaicely any English barley has come to market, and the ar- rivals from abroad have been quite tiifhng. For some weeks past the receipts of this grain have barely kept pace with the demand, unimportant as has been the latter; the quantity on the market has, consequently, been gradually diminished, and any improvement in the inquiry might easily occasion a rise in prices, the stocks of the article being very small in all parts of the kingdom. Hitherto, however, no inclination has been evinced, to make inves ments in barley, and though fine qualities have been held with rather more firmness, no quotable change has oc- clmed in prices. IVlalt has excited a moderate degree of attention, and in partial instances liomewhat enhanced terms have been obtained for ths finer desciiptio'us With English and Scotch oats we have been scantily supplied from lieland the receipts have. however, been pretty extensive, and several cargoes having arrived from abroad, the cisplay of samples has been fully sufficient to satisfy the demand. The principal dealers, who have latterly replenished t eir stccks, have acted with great caution, and the country inquity having likewise fallen off, the transactions have, during the past eight days, been on a restiicUd scale; facto is have, at the same tune, displayed considerable firmness, and excepting a ttifling abate- ment on inferior foieign, no decline from last Monday's quotations has been su bruit ted to. Stocks of beans have been reduced into a very narrow compass, and with trifling receipts and quite a retail demand, prices have remained precisely as before. In proportion as the dutv has re- ceded so has the value of bonded beans increased, and Egyptians under lock have commanded very high terms. Of English peas very few have come forward, and needy huyets have had to pay fully last week's prices. The duty on this arti- cle is now 3s. 6d. per qr. having fallen a step on Thursday — Mark Lane Expieis.
CORN AVERAGES,
CORN AVERAGES, For regulating the Import Duties on Foreign Corn from the 8th to the 14th Aits' 1845. both inclusive Aver" I Whea,t- I. Barl<T i Oats I lty,e Bealls. Peas s. d. s. d. S. d. S. d. S. d S d g j 22 7 32 8 j 39 8 39 5 DutjTf 20 0 | 9 0 | 6 0 | 10 6 | 3 6 | 3 C An Account of Coal brought, down the TitAM-ROADand CANAL, £ or the "Week ending July 31st. Tram road. Canal. TONS CWT. TONS. CWT. Thomas Protlicro 75 Thomas Powell 50 Rosser Thomas and Co T. Phillips and Son Cargill, Carr, and Morrison. W. S. Cartwright 125 The Tredegar Coal Company Joseph Beaumont Rock Coal Company Roger Lewis Joseph Jones John Jones, Victoria James Poole, jun. John Russell and Company. Latch, Cope, and Company. Lewis Thomas and Company James Watts Robert Roe R. J. Biewitt 400 John Vipond 32,5 J. F. Hanson 150 British Iron Company Gwillim and Webber John Pavies Total. 1076- An Account of Iron brought down the Tram-road and Canal Tredegar Iron Company EbbwVale Company Rhymney Iron Company Cruttwell, Allies, and Co Coal Brouk Vale Company Total 1481 15
TAFF VALE RAILWAY TRAFFIC,
TAFF VALE RAILWAY TRAFFIC, For the week ending Aug. 2, 1846. Passengers 240 13 9 General Merchandise 129 18 7 W. Collin and Co lo4 0 8 Thomas Powell Llancaiacli jii ancli.31 9 i 231 0 9 Ditt0 Lantwit Branch 0 0 0 Duncan and Co 15 | Dowlais Co 9 J. Edmunds ..•••••• Insole and Bon „ii io i R. and A. Hill 11 T. W. Booker and Co. ™ ° R. Beamont n Dan-y-Deri Colliery _°_ C1132 101 -+-
PRICES OF SHARES AT BRISTOL.
PRICES OF SHARES AT BRISTOL. COMMKHCIAL ROOMS, BRISTOL, AUG- 6. Paid. Puce ptr \<>or Birmingham & Gloucester Railway ex new 100 133 135 Bristol and Gloucester Railway » i« iS*. Great Western Railway Ditto Half Shares ™ !,u, n'Ql Ditto Fifth Shares .jg London and Birmingham London and Brighton |0o TOO Manchester and Leeds — i. nit ale •••••• i t a a Bristol Dock Shares I oV #' <U Ditto Dock Notes 1>n" Ditto Gas Company. Ji w 41 Clifton ditto io in „ West of Eng. & South Wales District Bank U.10 13 J3 £
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Monmentlisliire Siiniiiier Assizes. (Continued jrorn our Fourth Page.) TRIALS OF PFJSONEttS. ABERGAVENNY.—STE*L1XC K W\T H John IVhiy, of Ahcrystwitb, Cardiganshire,^was^harged with ia\mg stokn a watch and appendages on the 28th day of May sir TZII V P°,U"ir °f Ml' nWilliaru Williams, of Abergavenny. „ w-tr PS comlu<^d the prosecution. ,V ¡[ham Ilhan:s t'xammed: The prisoner "orked forme Oil nl th' rfil f ,VaS (>mPloyed to put some bedsteads up. On tat -wta of Maj he came in, and three or four others with hjm;, called for ocer, and while they were drinking he went out. I hauon that uay a silver watch in my bedroom I saw it that morning, and missed it on the same evening On the 27th the prisoner was charged with having been i^'a bed-room in my house. He said he had not been there. I have seen the watch since with the officer. Susan "Williams examined' I am mother of last witness, and was at his house m May last. In that month I saw the prisoner up stairs, in my son's house, under the bed I was verv much frightened, and went down sent some one up stairs to turn him away, but he was then gone. By the prisoner I did see you under the bed. and I accused you of it that night. I did not say that I only saw the man's shoes. J Thomas White, examined: I am the prisoner's father, and live at Aberystwith, Cardiganshire. In the month of July last I received a watch from my son, and took it to the watch-maker- David Herbert—by my son's direction. David Herbert, watch-maker, of Aberystwith examined; I had a watch, chain, and key, which I gave'to P C. EvanDavies. I received them from Thomas White. P.C. EvanDavies, of Aberystwith, examined- On the 12th of July I took the prisoner into custody, on charge of stealing a watch, chain, and key. Iproducc a watch, chain, and key, which I received from Mr. Herbert. Prisoner told me they were the watch and appendages which lie had sent by his fa- ther to Mr. Herbert, and that he (prisoner) had bought them of a young man at Abergavenny. D Prosecutor, William Williams, identified the articles as being his property, and which he had left safe in his bed room on the 27th of May. Verdict—Guilty. Sentence—Six calendar months' imprison- ment, with hard labour. SAVAGK ASSAULT AT CAERXF.OX. Thomas Bums, aged 41, was charged with feloniously wound- ing, on the oth day of April, 1845, Elizabeth Burns his wife, with intent to do her some grievous bodily hurm. Sir Thomas Phillips conducted the prosecution. Elizabeth Durns examined: I am the wife of the prisoner, and haye been married to him a year and half. He has becn a soldier, and is in the receipt of a pension. On Saturday night the 5th of April, I had a dispute with him in the public-house 111 Caerleon. I went to hml to the public-house. lIe was not drunk nor very sober. A dispute took place between us and a man named Price. I drank with Price. My husband was jea- lous about Pricc. No violence took place in the public-house. I got to our house about twelve o'clock, and found him andWil- liam Price there. He was then very drunk, and had half a bal- lon of beer on the table. When I went in he asked me what I wanted there; and why 1 did not stop where I had been. I said I would sooner be at home." I drank a few small glasses out of this half a gallon. My husband went out to look for lodgings, because I had said he had better cjo and return home in the morning. He returned, and said Lif I would not behave myself I should catch it I sat by the nre he went out to the back-kitchen; returned to the room with s'omefhinp be- hind his back, which I believe was a small hatchet with which he struck me twice, namely, on my head and on niyhand which I put "p to protect my head. Cross-examined by the prisoner: I threw beer in your face before you struck me. 1 did not strike you with the bellows. -—I sent for a constable to take you out 01 the house. I did not tell you that my fancy mai. had more business in the house than you. Ellen Watts examined: I ljvefat Caerleon. On Saturday night, the 5th of April, I was in Thomas Burns's house. He had a dispute with his wife. William^Price was there, but he was not the cause of the quarrel. The cause of the quarrel was, because prisoner had spent all his pension money. Pri- soner brought a small hatchet from the back-kitchen, in his hand, and with it lie struck his wife twice on th" head: I ran out and cried "murder." When I came back, prisoner was sit- ting with a razor in his hand, and said he would do it." It was prisoner brought William Price to the house. Prisoner was threatening to cut his throat when he said 111 do it." Cross-examined by the prisoner "W hen you returned Price and your wife were drinking together. You had been taken out by the constable before that—about an hour before you struck her. James Limerick, constable, of Caerleon, examined On the night of the 5th of April, I found the prisoner in his house. I had taken him out of his house on that night. He was then a little in beer. I took him away because he was making a great noise. I left him go back because he promised to be peaceable. In about an hour and a half I was again sent for. I found him on the ground, with a razor in his hand, and he said—"I'll do it." On tlie 8th of April the prisoner cut his throat with a carving knife. When I came back the second time, I saw the prisoner with a razor—his wife was leaning against the fire- place, bleeding from her head. Mr. Jones, of Caerleon, said On the night of SSatur- day, the 5th, or the morning of Sunday, the 6th of April, I saw the prisoner's wife, who had been cut in five different places on the head. Two of the wounds were serious, and likely to be produced by a small harehet, which was found wet with blood in the house. There were two wounds on the hand. All these wounds were caused by so many separate blows. On the Mon- day, prisoner. suffered from delirium tremens—the effects of drinking. Prisoner's wife had fainted when I saw her first, from loss of blond. This concluded the case for the crown. The prisoner then called Mr. Jones, the landlord of the pub- lic-house in Caerleon, in which he (Burns), Price, and his wife, had been drinking. He proved that Mrs. Burns had said on that occasion, that her name was not Burns, but Abraham, and added (pointing to Price) "that's my fancy man sitting down." The three went away peaceably. The wife went away about an hour before Price & Burns, who left together. About eleven I was locking the door to go to bed, when Burns came in—asked if he could sleep there, as he could have no peace in his house, but was told that there was no room. Wi»i;eas begged of him to go to Newport to get a bed. Burns then put his hand into his pocket, took out a pair of razors, and said to him (Jones") Will you accept of one of these, and keep it for my sake, as I may never see you more. I have earried It WIth me all oyer the country for twenty-one years." The learnedjudge then summed up with great clearness, and kindly made a few suggestions in the prisoner's favour, telling the jury that if they were not satisfied he (prisoner) intended to do his wife some grievous bodily harm—to maim and disable her—they might find him guilty 'of the minor offence contained in the second count of the indictment. He thought the con- duct of the prisoner and his wife highly and extremely discre- ditable. However, there could be no doubt that he (the pri- soner) committed a violent attack on his wife, and the jury would have to say what was the character of that violence. In- toxication was no excuse for his conduct, but rather an aggra- vatum. However, it was a circumstance to be taken into con- sideration when a jury had to decide what a man's intention was. Verdict—Guilty of an assault. Sentence—One year's impri- sonment, with hard labour. In passing sentence, the learned judge observed that the pri- soner, it seemed by documents handed to him, had maintained an excellent character during the time he remained in the army, liis crime was a very serious one, and, therefore, the punishment would necessarily be rather severe. If he had de- prived his wife of her life, his life would, most assuredly, have been foricited, and no mercy could have been extended to him in this world. STEALING WEARING APPAREL. Richard ^°"!i">aged 33, labourer, was found guilty of having, on the 9th day of July last, at the of Grosmont, stolen two shirts and moneys, the property of George Davies, and was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for eight ealendar months-the first, and last fortnight to be in solitude. Mr. Hanmar conducted the prosecution. ihis (at half-past two o'clock) concluded the labours of Mr. Justice Patteson, at this place, who immediately left the court. -+-
NISI PRIUS COURT.—FHIDAV.
NISI PRIUS COURT.—FHIDAV. The first case called on was that of not: DKM HULIN AND OTHERS V. RICHARDS AND ANOTHER. Mr. Greaves, Mr. Ksaiirif, and Mr. Fraocillon, were counsel for the lessor ot ilie plaiotifl's and Mr. v\ hateley, Q C., with whom was Mr. Gray, appeared for rhe defeodauis. Attorneys lor the lessor of the plaintiffs, Mess*Croome and SOD; tor the defendants, Mr. \V. A. Williams. 7. This was an aciion of ejectment brouo|,t by Mrs. Ann Hulin, Mr. John Williams, Mr. Thomas Williams, nod Mr. William Holbrook, to recover possession of a house on C^lfe Hill, Mon- mouth, a cOltdge and garden at CNuncarvan, and some other property, ia Gloucestershiie the claim of the plaintiff being as hens at law on Ih" maternal side. The defendant, Mr. Richards, who was formerly a draper ai S.vansej, came into possession of considerable property, ioduding that in question, on the death o his cousin, in December, 1841. To sustain the case on the part of the plaintiff, a host of wit nesses were cnHed but it would be impossible to give a digest of the case without the assistance of the parish registers, deeds. and pedigrees, with which the case was charged. Some techni- cal arguments lengthened thecanse. und at the close of the plain- tiff's case, Mr. Whateley submitted thut the plaintiff must be non-suited, inasmuch as notice to quit possession had not been served on Mr. Kemys, the tenant of the house on Castle Hill, and on the party in possession at Cwmearwin. Willi respect to the other properly in question, a notice halt been seived on the plaintiffs that the defendants did nut mean to defend it, and a rule hn ) been obtained in the Court ot Exchequer, a few days siDce. to strike that part out of the CO;'SClll'" whIch had been given by Mr. Richards to defend the actum at his own risk. Mr. Greaves and the other learned gentlemen argued the point at some length, and Mr. Whnteley having' replied, the learned Judge held, that as the pioptriy in question appeared to be in the possession of tenants who had uot had notice lo quit, the plaintiff must be non-suited. MAGUB V. WPDLAKE. This was an action of replevin. Mr. Lee staled diat the parties had consented to refer it. and a,verdict was therefoie entered for the plaintiff. Anorney for the plaintiff, Mr. Prothero for the defendant, Mr. Phelps. mwis v. WISE AND OTHERS. An action of trespass undefended. Mr. F. V. Lee and Mr. Cooke were counsel lor the plaintiff. The action was brought to lecover the value of certain trees which the defendants had im- properly possessed themselves of. The plaintiff had purchased a piece of Und f.om the Duchy of Lancaster, and employed a man named Harris 10 p„]| up an ash and some apple trees when the work was completed, the defendants csme with a hoise aud cart, and carried them away; th,,v were vaiutd by Harris at £3, for which amount the learned Judge directed a verdict to be entered, f he jury accordingly fonnd tor tliu piaimiff-dainages £ 3. Attorney for ihe plaintiff, Mr. Phillputts; for the defendant, Mr. Evans. r DOE DEM WFBB AND OTHERS t'. JOHN REES. this was an ac(|(„ o| nerlmt.nt. Mr. Sergeant lalfourd (with whom was Mr. Gray) stated the plaintiff's case, which was not to eject the defendant from the premiss, but compehhem to conform to the customs of the manor of Wcotland and Bryn- awyn, of which the lord and lady weie plaintiffs, by attending at he court to be admitted as heirs of one Thos. Price, and to pay the fine consequent thereon. The premises in question is a public- house theDuke of Wellington at Treveihin. The evidence given was chrdly documentary from the roils of the manor, which were produced by Mr. parkeV After a very tedious and uninteresting trial, interspersed with several legal arguments between 'j>ecoua. 'or ihe plaintiff^ [\|r. VVhaieicj and Sir Thomas L iiilnpsf on the part of the defendant' il was agreed between the learned gentlemen to let the verdict'pass for the pbimiff, ^ach party to pay their own costs upon the understanding that the defendant ".as be admitted on nexi court day, and pay the necesMiy fine. Mr- H. Evaos w;is aUomey (or the plaintiff j and Mr. C. 11. Croft for the defendant. „R DOE DIM MATTHEWS V. SKYKMK, Mr. W hatfcley (with whom was Mr. Haiimer,) stated the Plaintiff's case. This was au action brought to recover the possession of a louse and certain lands at Portskewitt. The plaintiff is a farmer and the defendant who also follows that occupation, is his brother- in-law. In the month of June, 1844, the defendant got into arrear with his landlord, Colonel Lewis, and it was agreed that the should give up possession of the fami to the plaintiff, who was I accepted as tenant by the Colonel. The defendant's wife con- tinued to live in the house, but in the month of February last, the plaintiff required that it should be given up. The defendant refused to quit possession, contending that It was part ot the agreement when the farm was g'ven up, that he should be al. lowed to keep possession of the house. This was denied, and to iecover possession, this action was brought. To prove the plaintiff 's case. Mr. Whateley called Mr. J. L. Raldwyn, who said I am a solicitor at Chepstow in the year 1844, the defendant was tenant of a farin at Porl- skewitt; on the 11 th June, tt:44, I was authorised to receive from the defendant the farm, for the remainder of his teim I saw the defendant on the subject; he said, "I'll give up Portske.. i'f farm, house, buildings, and land, to you as Colonel Lewis's Hgeiii." This occuried at St. Pierre house; 1 calied Mr. Vauchan, who was stopping at St. Pierre house, to-witness the surrender; I let the farm from the lllh June to the 2nd Feb- ruary, to the pUintiff, the remainder of the defendant's term the rentdl was £ 222.; that was the rent defendant had it at; I was present when Colonel Lewis's agent let the farm al'terws-ds to the plaintiff as a tenant at will, lor £ 187- per annum; the plain- tiff" is still Colonel Lewis's tenant. In February, 1845, I sent a letter, by desire of the plaintiff, to Skynne, requesting him to quit the house on the 18th of that mon'h after tholl, 1 saw the defendant, who said, he would not give up possession till he saw his attorney, and had a sett lernent wit." Mr. Matthews. Cross-examined by Mr, F, V. Lee, ¡orthe defendant: It IS not my general duty to let farms; 1 have done "0; defendant told me he had put his name to some accommodation bills; I did not advise him to sell off his stocK he told me to prepare a deed for that purpose defendant said he wished to give up posses- sion of the farm and buildings to Colonel Lewis; I took Mr. Vaughan to witness the giving up of the farm I never saw him again till August. Mr. Heniy Vaughan In June, ls!4, I w:is staying at Colonel 1 ewis's; llemember heing called into a room by Mi. Baldwyn, to witness the suirender of a farm by Mr. Skyrnie he did sur- render it. Cross-examined I am a land. surveyor I have not been in the habit of surveying for some veats. Mr. Valentine Parsons: Illle at Crick, and am agent to Col. Lewis; previously to the 2nd February, in thii. year, I n.et the plaintiff at ihe Hev. F. Lewis's, at Portskewitt; Mr. Baldwyn was present; 1 let Horfskewitt Faim to the plaintiff, as tenant, from year to yeiH; plaintiff is still Colonel Lewis's tenant; has paid the rent lor that farm; in August, iSH. I saw the defen- dant in possession of the hou&e Mr. Skyrme is now in posses- sion. Cross-examined: Mr. Matthews resided at Southbrook, about a quarter or a mile fu.m Portskewitt Farm. This being the plaintiTscase. Mr. Lee, on behalf of the defendant, admitted tint he had no answer to the case presented on the other side, and a verdict was accordingly entered f.,r the plaintiff. Mr. Whateley applied fur immediate possession, saying it was a very hard case on the piatnt)fr. Mr. F. V Lee hoped his lordship would hear the next case l>efo:e he came to a decision. Messrs. Baldwyn and Morgan were attorneys lor the plaintiff; and Messrs. Phillpotis for the defendants. SRYHMK v. MATIHIWS. Mr. F. V. Lee, and Mr. \V. H. Cooke, were counsel for the plaintiff; and Mr. W hateley for the defendant. Plaintiff's attor- neys, Messrs. I'hillpotts defendant's attoruejS, Messts. Bald- wyn and Morgan. IMr. F. V. Ue stated the case for the plaintiff, who is sister- in-law ol the defendant, Mr..Matthews, the plaintiff in the last ease, and the aClion was brought to recover the SlIm of .f3!7" aliened to have been lent by the plaintiff to the defendant, und»r circumstances, as detailed In the evidence. The defendant, In his pleas, denied he was indebted. Mr. Edward Skyrme, called and examined by Mr. W. H. C"oke: I am [¡roilIer 10 the plaintdf, ¡¡IIU brother-in-law to the defendant; in the month of Julv. 1844, the defendant came to ine at Hadsett. Gioucesteishire, to pay the balanceof the money for stock 1 sold him; he paid me £ 300.; he paid Colonel Lewis £ 260. due from me, for rent; he ilien said io my sister, I want to borrow enough of you to pay your brother at that time 1 oued my sister £ 400., and some interest; when I received the jeSOO.from the defendant. I paid it over to my sister, and she handed it over to the defendant; he paid me £ 140. more, I owed bim £101).: 1 had £ 25- left, which, with £ 2. overpaid to defendant. I paid my sister thai made £ 27.; I gave Matthews a receipt for the money, which was brought back to be alteied the £70.). M an hews owed me was for stock on Portskewitt r aim. Cross-examined by Mr. Whaieley 1 was the defendant in the 'ast action; I left home last June, and was absent iill August; 'he stock on the farm was valued by a man named atkins 1 heard from my sister that the stock was suld under t"o execu- tions by the sheriff, put in by persons named Watson and Iggul den I know I am a man, and suppose my sister is a woman; I don't think that is a respectful answer to cive my lord and the jury but I don't understand your question; my sisterlives with mv mother, who is a poor woman, and does the work ol tillil house; when the transaction about the transfer of money took place, I did not hear her say it was gone through as a matter of form I never said so myself; I have heard it sa^d, but I can't say whether it was in my sister's presence it was not a matter of form in my opinion he put down £ 300.; I did not give it back to him, but gave it to my sister; my sister passed it to him; the .C<40.1 had from the same money after my sister gave it to him my father left my sister £300., which was put out to vari- ous securities, but I don't know when I gave my sister a note for the £ 400. I borrowed of her, and when I paid her £ 200. it it was endorsed on the note (whIch was piodoced), but from the endorsement, it appeared the money had been repaid in May I cannot say where I received the money from my sister; my sister did not say when the transfer took place, we mllst go into a ioom by ourselves as we are going to screen my brother. Edwd. Skyrme, but we did go into a room by ourselves; I am living on my mother. Re examined: I recollect, in 1340. Mr. Gialiam,jun., took proceduigs against me 1 receivt"d £200.; the stock on the farm, I consider, was worth quite £100.; Mr. Parsons sold some of it at 50 per cent. more than the valuation. Mr. Whateley, for the defendant, addressed the jury at consi- derable length, contending that there was no pretence fur sup- posing the money had actually been lent by the plaintiff to the defendant; that in point of fact, it belonged to the defendant and was meiely passed in the manner described, to give colour to the transaction. The learned gentleman animadverted in severe terms, on the ingratitude shown by Skyrme to the defen- dant. who came forwaid, 111 a time of distress, to render assis- tance. aod concluded a powerful appeal, by asking for a verdict. Mr. Justice Patteson summed up, with great clearness and the jury almost immediately returned a verdict for the defendant. The court rose at six o'clock. SATURDAY. Mr. Justice Patteson entered the Nisi Prius Court at nine o'clock. MARSDEN V. RICHARDS. In this action Mr.Whateley, Q.C., and Mr.Gray appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Sergeant Talfourd and Mr. Keating for the defendant. The declaration stated that the defendant was a common carrier from Newport to Abergavenny, and that the plaintiff had caused a package of shawls to be entrusted to hÍs care, for conveyance from Newport to Abergavenny, but which package the defendant delayed in delivering at the premises of the plaintiff, whereby he (plaintiff ) lost the sale of them. The de- fendant admitted the allegations contained in the plaintiff's declaration, but pleaded that by a subsequent agreement be- tween him and the plaintiff matters had been amicably arranged. The plaintiff denied this, whereupon issue was joined. Mr. Sergeant Talfourd said that it was quite clear that as the issue was on the defendant, he had a right to begin. Mr. Whateley submitted that when anything was to be proved on the part of the plaintiff, the plaintiff had the right to begin. The learned judge decided in Mr. Whateley's favour, but at Mr. Sergeant Talfourd's request, took a note that he had claimed the right of beginning, and that his claim had been over-ruled. Mr. Whateley then commenced his opening. The plaintiff, Mr. Marsden, is a draper, residing at Brynmawr, near Brecon; the defendant, a respectable man, is common carrier, and also a timber merchant at Abergavenny. In June, 1S44, Mr. Marsden had an order to supply a quantity of shawls to a females' benefit society, who had determined to have a grand procession, and after the procession to arink tea, if nothing stronger. (Laughter.) They determined to appear in proces- sion on the 22nd of July, 1844, all in very smart shawls—all alike like sisters. (Laughter.) There would be 109 sisters altogether, and they were to go lovingly in procession in these shawls—a very pretty interesting sight. (Laughter.) Mr. Marsden, having had the order for these shawls, wrote to a house in Manchester—Messrs. Barney and Co.—for a supply of shawls—told them in his letter they were wanted for the 22nd of July, thc order being given by him in June. The Manchester House perceiving the nature of the case, immediately sent off the order by the Birmingham and Gloucester railway, but they arrived in Abergavenny only on the 18th of July, four days before they were wanted in Brynmawr. Having arrived there, they ought to have been instantly forwarded by the defendant, Mr. Richards, but Mr. Marsden did not receive them till the 27th of July, the day for which they were wanted being past. They were wanted on the 22nd; they were not received till the 27th July. Mr. Marsden refused to take them in, as he had lost £ 20. by theÍr non-delivery in proper time, as the profit would have been three shillings on each shawl. The day having passed of course the 159 shawls would all be thrown on his hands. The defendant, on the pleadings, had admitted that it was his duty to have delivered them within a reasonable time. He received them on the 18th of July; he did not de- liver them till the 27th. The defendant said, I admit that I ought to have delivered the shawls—that I was negligent,, but I contend that by a subsequent agreement between us, by the terms of which I am to receive twelve shillings for the carriage, and not twelve shillings and twenty shillings for warehouse room, an end has been put to the whole transaction;" but Mr. Whateley denied that the affair had been so terminated. He said, on behalf of the plaintiff, that no such agreement. was eyer entered upon Was it reasonahle that the pbintiff should agree to pay the sum of twelve shillings—leceive the shawls— quietly put up with his loss of £20., and let the whole matter be no more thought of? No he claimed damages for the loss he had sustained by the negligence of the defendant, which negligence was admitted. It would be for Mr. S rgeant Talfourd to prove that such an agreement was entered into; and ii he attempted to do so, he (Mr. Whateley) would then have ano- ther opportunity of addressing them. Daniel Lewis, examined by Mr. Gray: In June, 1844, I was in the employ of the plaintiff. In that month an order was given to him for 159 shawls, by Mrs. Harriet Evans on behalf of a females' benefit society. The shawls were to be delivered on the 22nd of July, at Brynmawr, which is eight or nine miles from Abergavenny. The price of each shawl was to be from 6s. (id. to 8s. The shawls did not arrive until four or five days after they were wanted, and the plaintiff then refused to take them in If he had supplied those shawls to the society, he would have realised a profit of three shillings on each shawl but not having them at the proper time, he would have no im- mediate market for them, and they would not sell for more than 2s. 6d. each. Cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant Talfourd- The plaintiff never told me his loss was no more than a shilling a-piece. The defendant has no warehouse at Brynmawr. The women did not take the shawls afterwards. I cannot say whether they were asked to take them. Re-examined. They applied for them on the -2nd of July, but they did not afterwards. This concluded the plaintiff's case.. Mr. Sergeant Talfourd then addressed the jury on defend- ant's behalf. He submited that the plaintiff had totally failed to prove that he was entitled to special damages; and he thought when the jury heard all the circumstances of the case. they would not be sorry to find that he had so failed. The plaintiff in this case is a person of great respectability, who keeps a shop 011 the top of a high hill at Brynmawr, about eight miles from Abergavenny The defendant, Richards, was the common carrier from Newport to Abergavenny, but not the carrier to Brynmawr at all. He considers he has satisfied his contract with his customers when he has delivered goods at Abergavenny at Brynmawr he was not at all obliged to deliver them. In this case an order was given for lug shawls which were required for some benefit society at Brynmawr. They were wanted for the 22nd July, 1844, but there was no proof that the defendant knew anything about that; there was no proof that he was aware that they were wanted for any purpose no proof that by the non-delivery special damage was occa- sioned. There is r.n admission upon the record by a very great slip that a breach of contract had been incurred by the defend- ant. There was no proofinevidencethatanybrcachofcon- £ act kad taken place, because he was only the carrier from port to Abergavenny but although there was a breach of contract admitted, there was no proof to connect that brcach oi contract with special damages. It did not follow that be- cause defendant had conveyed the goods to Abergavenny, that he waS obliged to deliver them at Brynmawr. His contract was fully satisfied when "he delivered them at Abergavenny. It was if duty of the plaintiff to have sent for them to Abergavenny, where they were and as he expected them he ought to have sent for them. It was very true that he (Mr.Sergeant Talfourd) was not entitled by the pleadings to say that the defendant had been guilty of no delay; but he was perfectly entitled to say that it did not at all follow that because the goods might have been a day or two behind time, that the loss of the bargain was the consequence and in the entire absence of all proof au that point, nominal damages were all the case required. How did the facts stand ? The goods arrived by the defendant at Abei- gavenny, on the 18th or 19th July, and would have been in time for the plaintiff if sent for, but the defendant was not at all bound to send them. However, he took the first opportunity of sending them up. When they arrived at the plaintiff's house, he refused to take them in, and sent them back again. Clearly he had no right to do so. Because a carrier is liable to an action, if he does not perform his duty, he does not by that act make the goods his own he acquires no property in them. The package might have contained jewels of immense value, or articles which would suffer no injury by delay in delivery, and therefore the plaintiff had no right to fling them back. In the first place, the plaintiff had not proved the contract between him and Harriet Evans. He may have sold the shawls may have got profit on every shawl. He (Mr. Sergeant Talfourd) was glad to find that drapers got such enormous profits. The shawls were to be sold for 6s. 6d. a-piece, out of which 6s. 6d. there remained 3s. profit! He was glad to hear that the trades- men realised cent, per cent. It would be news in Brynmawr and Manchester. The Manchester folks would be thinking it was high time to put on a little, when tradesmen made £100. per cent. Customers would think it high time to look out for cheaper shops. (Laughter ) It was a large order—an order for 1.)9 shawls, and therefore they might be purchased at a cheap rate, and yet the profit was 3s. upon 6s. 6d. (Laughter.) What the profit would be if only a single shawl were ordered, did not appear, but it would be greater. But no proof had been made that the shawls were not sold He would not be sur- prised to hear that the 159 sisters wore those very shawls on the 22nd July this year. If they were all on hand still, some- body would have been called to say so—to show that they were utter waste. He would show the jury that the plaintiff had dis- tinctly claimed one shilling each as loss, and then they would be able to judge of his modesty in now claiming £20. damages. The plaintiff had not proved that he had lost a single shilling by the defendant's conduct; he had not proved that the shawls were unsold. On the 27th July, the day the shawls were taken to plaintiff's house, he wrote this letter to the defendant— Brynmawr, July 27th, 1844. Sir,—I this moment was offered a case of shawls which you or some one else detained a full month, in consequence of which I lost the sale of them. I cannot think of taking them in without your paying me for my loss a shilling on each shawl. if not, you had better take the case of shawls yourself, at the following price—159 shawls at 6s. 6d each-£51. 13s. 6d. If you are not guilty of the delay, you must trace it to some who did so, as they are in your custody. You is the only person I h3.\E' to look to for payment. I wrote to the railway company, and so the delay must be this side of Gloucester." After some humorous observations on the propositions con- tained in the letter, Mr. Sergeant Talfourd said the goods were sent back, and remained in defendant's warehouse for several months. The plaintiff had a friend named Moses—a person not of the Jewish nation—whom he authorised to go to Mr. Rich- ards, the defendant, and endeavour to arrange matters ami- cably. To this person Mr. Richards explained every thing con- nected with the package, as far as he was concerned, with which statement, upon being made known to plaintiff, he expressed himself perfectly satisfied, and said he supposed the fault did not rest with Mr. Richards. However, on the 14th of February "last—Valentine's Day, which he (Mr. Sergeant Talfourd) sup- posed, reminded thc plaintiff of the ladies—a letter was sent to defendant, threatening an action at law. After the action was brought, the plaintiff wrote to Mr. Moses, and authorised him to settle the matter between him and defendant. It was a very sensible letter, and was dated Brynmawr, March 22nd, 1845, having probably been written under the influence of a curtain lecture delivered by Mrs. Marsden. (Laughter.) Mr. Moses waited upon the defendant, and, after some time effected an arrangement-namely, plaintiff was to receive the shawls—to pay 12s. for the carriage, and defendant was to forego his claim tor warehouse room. The action, which had been commenced was stayed, and both parties were to pay their own costs The goods were sent to plaintiff, and defendant heard no more of the matter until the month of June, when, to his astonishment having, he supposed, washed his hands of the matter, he found a declaration filed against him, to which he was called upon to plead. He pleaded that agreement which had been concluded between him and the plaintiff by means of Mr. Moses. Mr. James Moses, examined by Mr. Keating In the year 1S4-1, I carried on business at Abergavenny. Towards the latter end of that year, the plaintiff called on me, and we had a con- versation about some shawls. He explained to me, that by the delay in the delivery by the carrier, Mr. Richards, he had lost the sale of them; and then asked me was he (Mr. R.) worth powder and shot. He told me he intended bringing an action against Mr. Richards, as he could prove he (plaintiff) had sus- tained damages by the loss of the sale of the shawls. I told him 1 thought he had better not do so, as I understood Mr. Richards did not profess to bring goods to Brynmawr at all—he was car- rier only to Abergavenny. We soon afterwards went down to Mr. Richards's house, and "the shawls" were the subject of cenversation. After hearing Mr. Richards's explanation, Mr. Marsden said most distinctly to him in my presence—" I clearly exonerate you." He left Mr. Richards's house perfectly satis- fied. This was on the 21st of March in the present year. Witness proceeded to detail the substance of various conver- sations he had had with the plaintiff, who on one occasion said he was determined to go to law, and that he would not try the case before a humbugging jury at Monmouth—he would try it in London. The day after this expression had been made use of, witness received the following letter from the plaintiff: Brynmawr, March 22nd, 1845. Dear Sir,—-From the conversation I had with you yesterday I have been consulting Mrs. Marsden on the subject. She is afraid of law. X 0 one ought to be afraid of anything, when they are right. It is Mrs. Marsden's wish that I should get you to settle this:matter, to save loss of time and expense to both of ue. As my good woman is averse to law, will you be so kind as to settle it for me. She has faith in you as a man of business. Whatever your trouble may be, I shall be happy to pay you." Witness then stated that he succeeded in effecting an arrange- ment between the parties, by which it was stipulated that the shawls were to be sent to Brynmawr—that plaintiff was to pay twelve shillings for their carriage, and that he was not to pay anything for their warehouse-room. He added afterwards that the action was to be stayed, and that each party was to pay his own costs. Being cross-examined by Mr. Whateley, witness said that he was positive it was distinctly understood that the action was to bl" stayed, and that the parties were to pay their own costs. Witness had lost or destroyed all the notes re- ceived by him from the plaintiff, with the exception of the one read by Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, and which authorised him (witness) to enter into an arrangement with defendant on plaintiff's behalf. After the reading of several letters, Mr. Sergeant Talfourd again addressed the jury in a speech of great ability. He said it clearly appeared by the tenor of the letters read, that the agreement had been fully determined upon, and that, therefore, the defendants plea was established beyond all controversy. Ihe agreement between the plaintiff and Mr. Richards, by the agency of Mr. Moses, had clearly been made. He (Mr. Sergeant Talfourd) submitted confidently that on the evidence adduced by his learned friend, Mr. Whate- ley. the defendant was entitled to their verdict. Mr. Whateley replied. and expressed a hope that the jury would return a verdict ia his client's favour, and award him such damages as they might think the circumstances of the case required. The learned judge then fully summed up the evidence, and the jury, after a few moments' consideration, returned a verdict for the defendant This being the conclusion of the business of the Assizes, Mr. Justice Patteson left the Court, and in a very short time was on his way to Gloucester.
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OUR LETTER BOX. ABERGAVENNY CYMREIGYDDION. To the Editor oj the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,—In your last week's publication, A Gentleman of the Principality." in replying to Lawndden, a correspondent of the preceding week, says that u there was a very pathetic appeal from the committee of the Cymreigyddion Society" complaining of a deficiency in the cash department," &c. The committee Tear the "Gentleman" was not very particular in his reading of the letter, or he would have perceived that Ltuwndden is not on the committee, and therefore the appeal could not be from them. The committee are not disposed to join issue with the gentle- man, either on the legality or usefulness of the society they know his opinion on the matter, and estimate it accordingly. The committee imagine the "Gentleman" is not so well versed as he might be in the history of the society. He must certainly allude to some other person than Mr. Thos. Bevan, the well-known Caradawc, or he would not talk about a wanton and gratuitous insult, and the cost of a Chancery suit. Mr. Bevan was not only the originator, but was for some years,the able conductor; and was, in fact, the main spring of the society; and, by his indefatigable perseverance and ardent desire to see an institution raised, which would foster the cul- tivation of Welsh music and the manufacture of Welsh flannels and elicit the literary talent of his fellow-countrymen suc- ceeded in interesting all, or nearly all, of the principal families in Gwent and Morganwg, in the Abergavenny Cymreigyddion. The gentleman is wrong again in supposing that the society is kept on loot by a single individual. It is "kept on foot," and conducted by tradesmen of Abergavennv, who are anxious to see the benefits which the society is calculated to produce, very widely diffused—and who too well understand the respect which is due to themselves, to be made the tools of any tingle individual. I am. Sir, (for the Committee of the Abergavenny Cymreigyddion Society Your obedient servant, HENRY MORGAN, Secretary.
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ABERGAVENNY CYMREIGYDDION. To "A GENTLEMAN or THE PRINCIPALITY. SIR, — I noticed a letter of yours in the MERLIN of the 2nd inst., and was exceedingly sorry to read your satiric language towards the society but not having the pleasure of knowing whom I have to contend with, I feel in duty bound to treat you as a Gentleman of lice Principality," and beg to call your attention to the following facts —That I, the undersigned, was the individual who first established the Abergavenny Cymreisyddion but, on the other hand, I nevei established it to promote my own views, nor to gain factitious importance in the eye of my countrymen, but solely on e principle of Gwladgrwch (patriotiim). which is we nown to the Cymry at large. I consider that the y IS a fair and legitimately-constituted society, and established for useful and national objects. The number of subjects given by the ladies and gentlemen, is sufficient proof of its importance, and speaks volumes in favour of Cymreigyddeseth. The prizes given for competition for the best specimen of Welsh flannel, at each Eisteddfod, has caused the sale of this article to be five hundred per cent, more than it was five or six years ago. What is more conducive to health than flannel, to the peasantry of Gwvlet Walia ? (Wales.) I need not go into any further particulars on the importance of the society, but to say, it is well known over all Europe; and I am sorry to say, that the beneficial results arising from our Eisteddfodou, are more appreciated by foreigners than by Boine of Cambria's sons,—1 mean some Gentlemen of the Principality." Before I conclude. I wish to draw your attention to one of your observations. You say that the society is MY (or some Jilt else best known to yourselj) HOBBY. Allowing that to be cor rect, every one has his 44HOBBY, even the "OLD SHENTLB- MAN OF WALES," bat I must confess that I have paid dear for my "WHlSTLF." • I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant, THOMAS BEVAN (CARADAWC.) Abergavenny, 4th August, 1845.
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ABERGAVENNV CYMREIGYDDION. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. Sin,—Long experience has taught me, tfiat \?ith*you fair play is a jewel," and, therefore, I know you will aflbrd-ioom in our county paper for the follow ing remarks on the letter signed '• A Gentleman of the Principality," relative to this society. Who, in the name of St. David, can he be ? Surely j ■—"1' -1 i~ 1 > not a native, but an inhabitant of the Principality, or he could never have penned such a rigmarole about our society, as appeared in your columns of l;i>t, week. What.! that society of no use, which promotes the cultivation of Welsh musics and which has iiiven h und red.- of pounds for building tiiple harps for the best harpists in out country, and which are scat- tered all over Gwent and Alorg inwg so that there is scarcely a dell in which the loved music of our native land is not heaid. What, that society of no use, which has called forth the men- tal powers of hundreds of oui peasants and artisans who pro- bably would have spent their evenings in kiddledewinks, rather than have devoted them to cultivating their minds. What! that society of no use, which has been the means of increasing the manufacture of plain Wehh flannels fourfold, and of fancy flannels tenfold, since its establishment in 183M and has given £1,300 in prizes. Oh, shocking! The writer in question does not imagine our society is legitimately constituted then it must be an illegal society, and must class amongst the Orange Lodges of the Sister Isle. Oh, what a set of wicked men are our aristocracy I can easily imagine that such a wily prince as the King of the French would be carrying out his own evil purposes towards our be- loved country, in sending a deputation ot Bretagne gentlemen. as he did at our last Eisteddfod, to encourage us in our illegal proceedings. But, sir, what are we to think of the venerable Ifor Hael, the head of the princely house of Tredegar Sir B. Hall, Bart.; Sir John Guest, Bart.; Lord James Stewart Lord Granville Somerset, the Lord Bishop of St. David s Lord Ebrington.W. A.WiJIiams, Esq., the Marquess of Bute' the Rev. Sir C. Salisbury, Bart.; J.H.Vivian, Esq., M.P. | the heir of Tredegar (the Chairman of our coming anniver- sary); and a hundred others of the same class, encouraging an illegal society—and all under the plea of amor patriot Why, Sir, they are one and all hypocrites—i. e., IF the the "Gentleman of the Principality" be right. Very truly yours, August 6, 1845. FENNL
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♦ To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin LTsk, August 4th, 1845. SIB,—Will you allow me, through the medium of your valu- able paper, to call the attention of the authorities to the sub- ject of a most intolerable nuisance which is suffered to exist in this town, hoping that the same will speedily be put an end to. I have noticed, during my short stay here, that hordes of idle and foul-mouthed fellows are allowed to congregate at the corner of the street near the bridge, to the very great annoy- ance of the public. They not only stop up the footpath, but nse insulting language; and, in fact, annoy all passers by. Business having called me to the lower end of the town, 1 had occasion to pass that way, when, as usual, about twenty men and boys were assembled at the corner above alluded to, and in endeavouring to pass, I was pushed into the road with great violence. Surely the respected gentleman who tills the office of chief magistrate cannot be aware of this nuisance, or he would certainly put a stop to it, and thereby confer a great favour upon the persons who are daily annoyed by these idle vagabonds.—I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, A VISITER.
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To the Editoi• of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,—There is published weekly in London, a newspaper called the Mining Journal, in which many useful and valuable articles have from time to time appeared, on various subjects connected with mineralogy and mining operations,■—a journal which, if confined to those subjects, would be calculated to produce great publfc benefit. I regret to observe, that for some time past, the editor or conducting proprietor of this paper has (for reasons best known to himself) allowed its co- lumns to be used as a vehicle for calumnious insinuations and charges against the Directors of the Monmouthshire and Gla- morganshire Banking- Company. The real author of those ca- lumnies is well known, and his object equally so. The design is worthy the inventor-a joint production of shallow intellect and bad heart. By profession, he is a high Churchman-a Christian par excellence—one always ready to do unte his neighbours as he would they should do unto him. What is his practice 1 To turn into ridicule the priesthood of another faith—to vituperate the friend that cherished him, almost from infancy to manhood, and to whom he owes all the little im- portance he has, or is ever likely to have, in this sublunary world. Oh!1 What a Viper thou art! Or has The Viper another name, and art thou but his Tongue-the forked instrument of a coward's venom! I am, Sir, your obedient servant, VINDICATOR. ■.
POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.
POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,—I understand there is a gentleman down here con- nected with the General Post Office, to make arrangements for the acceleration of our mail,which it is intended shall arrive here about half-past six in the morning; but I regret to learn that such alteration will only aBect the more early arrival of the London and Bristol letters, whilst letters from the north of England and Scotland will not reach here before half past ten or eleven o'clock. Now, Sir, before such arrangements are finally completed, I appeal to you, whether or not the inte- rests and claims of that portion of the trading community of this district connected with the north of England (and I think I am not wrong in estimating them at two-thirds), should be made known to the authorities of the General Post Onice for, as I am informed, the letters from London via Great Western Railway to Gloucester, are intended to be dispatched from the latter city (by mail cart to Chepstow) at 2 A.M., the north letters not arriving at Gloucester until 3 A.M. so that, for the sake of one hour's detention of the London letters, the corres- pondents connected with the north are to be kept five hours longer without receipt of their letters; besides other more grievous evils which would arise,land can be pointed out, if necessary. I trust this subject will call forth your attention in your editorial capacity, and oblige, Sir, yours respectfully, Newport, 6th August, 1845. J. ■*—
GRUMBLING.
GRUMBLING. "What do you say, Caudle?—You are always grumbling?— Enough to make, &c."—Caudles Lectures. To the Editor of the, Monmouthshire Merlin. r,J'-not'ced a paragraph in your columns, an- reV1Val °f. tra<*e our little town. If we may vtrrAr* 5J)rePara^10ns now afoot, there will certainly be a Tr-i/ioarJin11698 ^ere when the Railway is in ope- TJt nromisAs fn-r ter'n8 their shop-fronts, and enlarging their premises for the purpose of laying in good supplies of clothing, eatabl.s and drinkables against the desired advent. As soon as a shop vacant, it is pounced upon by a near neighbour, who takes u into his hands £ 'ent smother from competing with him in the same line of business. Nay, one°f ^at°rS'C.olossus-li^, strides across the street, and seizes upon the opposite vacant premises, for the extension of his trade. r Well, this is all very good in prospect, and you will say, What do you grumble at? Why, sir I fear that when the trade of Chepstow is so greatly extended, that we poor devils shall be worked ofTour legs! We have appealed in vain to our employers for a remission of labour, that we might have a small portion of time for the cultivation of our minds, and the relax- ation ofour bodies For what earthly reason they persist in keeping their shops open until nine o'clock in the evening would puzzle a conjuror to tell. I am sure the custom they gain after seven will not pay for the gas consumed; still they chain us to the oar until nine o'clock, when we are so fatigued by long confinement to the shop, that we are then compelled to seek the assistance of tired nature's sweet restorer." I do not complain of our being obliged to rise early in the morning; for- tunately for us, such is not the custom of the town, but it would be better if we were abroad for half-an-hour in the open air before commencing business; and this most likely, would be the practice if we left shop an hour earlier in the evening for the same purpose. We grumble, sir, because we are cribbed, cabined, confined," for five days in the week, until nine o'clock in the evening, and on the next day, until eleven. I trust, sir, our good friends, the public, will soon take up our cause; and, if Chepstow should become the seat of great trade, as anticipated, the said public will show their sympathy with our hard fate, by confining their favours to those tradesmen only who have a proper feeling for their dependents' comfort. In the cities and towns around Bristol, Gloucester, Newport, &c., the considerate tradesmen have granted the required boon of one hour in the evening to their shopmen. Then, why should the masters in Chepstow refuse the same ? Carpenters, glaziers, bricklavers, &c. have their regular twelve hours' work assigned them, and are then at liberty to make the best use they can of the remaining time. Why should we be treated worse thafc other working men ? I fear, we shopmen, are all Pigeon-livered, and lack gall To make oppression bitter." Hoping that these remarks will meet the eyes of our em*- ployers, kindle soft pity In their hearts, for our sad state M slavery, and induce them in some degree to relax our bonds. I remain, sir, with great respect, your's Chepstow, 4th August, 1845. PILGARLICK.
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The wealthy and charitable Mrs. Laurence, of Studley Park, Ripon, died last week. Earls De Grey and Ripon, and Sir L. Shadwell, Vice Chancellor, will inherit the bulk of her immense fortune. Parquina were stuck up about Cadii on the 19th, of DwlV to Chriitim and Ntrvaez Vivat for Espartero, and reigeiKl for the death of ZlIroano The country it now becoming w- cited from one end to the other with the prospect of the new coo- tribuiions, and if the government does not speedily announce itt intention to abandon the system, there is a strong opinion that serious and general disturbances will take place before wery tMg.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS- BIRTHS. On the 2nd instant, at Newport, the lady of H. J. Davie, Eaq. solicitor, of a daughter. On the 3rd instant, at Newport, Mrs. Wilkinson, of a daughter. At Christchurch House, on the 6th instant, th* wife of Mr. J. Wring, school-master, of a daughter. On the lat instant, atAbergavenny, the wife of T. Gabb, &MI. solicitor, of a son. On the 28th ult.. the wife of the Rev. E. G. Williams, af Sketty, Swansea, of a son. On the 6th instant, at Stafford House, the Marchioness of Lome, of a IOn and heir. The child takes the title ef Bar! Campbell. MARRIAGES. On the 2nd instant, by special license, at St. Woollos Churek, Newport, Monmouthshire, by the Rev. Edward Hawkins, vicar, Mr. W. H. Jones, of the above place, to Jemima, eldest daughter of the late William Bush, gent., of Denny House, Chew Magna, Somersetshire. On the 6th instant, at Merthyr, Mr. James Dugmore, But Dock, Cardiff, to Miss Mary Anne Fuller, niece to Mr. EvlUW. Boot Inn, Merthyr. On Tuesday last, at St. Briavels, Gloucestershire, by the Jùy; J. J. Barlow, Simeon Taylor Bartlett, Esq., of Clare Hall, Cam- bridge, L.L.B., to Ellen, daughter of Mr. Thomas Evans, of Willsbury House, St. Briavels. On the 2&th ult., at the Catholic Church, Ingatestone Hall, John Bernard Blount, Esq., son of the late William Blount, Esq., of Herefordshire, to Mary Ellen Gertrude, second A- daughter of Charles King, Esq., of Broomfield Place, in the C- county of Essex. fh DEATHS. # On the 1st inst, at Usk, Henry Mostyn, Esq., second son of f, the late Charles Browne Mostyn, of Kiddington, Oxon, ESQ. Ipf On the 8th ult., very suddenly, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Lieut. vj James Somerset Seys, of the 46th Regt. of Foot, second son of M the late Rev. W. Seys, of Tutshill ttouse, neaj Chepstow. On;the 4th instant, at Cardiff, Mr. John Beard, baker, aged 39 ■'•gj On the 25th ult., at the house of her daughter, Mrs. Taliesin Williams, at the advanced of 89 years, Mrs- Pet he rick, for- j. merly of Camborne, Cornwall, and subsequently of Lardin, lit where she was interred in the grave of her husband. She lived jiw in five reigns, one of which was nearly of sixty years duratio* >gB.
ABERGAVENNY.
il litted his manures to the meeting. It was resolved that the "Mowing subject be discussed at the next meeting:—1st. "'enants' rights, by \V.n.Lit!e,Esq.; 2nd. The best me Biod of preparing land for wheat, by Mr. Strachan. In con- jSquence of September being the principal harvest month, the ext meeting was fixed for Tuesday, October 7• On Wednesday last, Llanarth bells rung a merry sal on tlie return of Wm. Jones, Esq., and family, to Clytha Clouse, where that much-esteemed gentleman is come to reside fv some time. ♦