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Published every Saturday, on a large iheet of 24 pages, price 4d., or stamped, M, THE CRITIC, Journal of British and Foreign Literature, Art, and Music, Guide to the Library and Book Club, and Booksellers' Circular. THE CRITIC was established two years since, and has obtained its present popularity and extensive circulation by its many original and attractive features. Its thorough independence has made it the adopted guide for most of the Libraries and members of Book Clubs in the Kingdom. The interest, as well as the instruction, of the reader, is studied in every department. It is strictly neutral as to sects and parties, but it opposes the sceptical philosophy of other Literary Journals. Its most novel arrangements are A Journal of English Literature. The Tourist (containing communications useful to Notices of all New Books, Music, and Works of Art. Tourists at home and abroad.) Journal of German Literature. Critic of Inventions, &c. Journal of French Literature. Journal of Mesmerism. Journal of Italian Literature. Bookseller's Circular. Journal of Italian Literature. Bookseller's Circular. Journal of Spanish and Portuguese Literature. Together with the usual Correspondence, Original I Papers, Literary Intelligence, &c., &c. A stamped copy, as a specimen, sent to any person forwarding his address and three penny postage stamps. N.B. A stamped copy for his own use, supplied to any Bookseller or Circulating Library keeper, at cost of stamp and paper only, on transmission of half a year's subscription (4s. 4d ) in penny postage stamps. Orders, Advertisements, and Books, Music, and Works of Art, for review, to be sent to the Office. CRITIC OFFICE, 29, ESSEX STREET, STRAND, AND OF ALL BOOKSELLERS. FOUND, A LIVER and WHITE POINTER DOG. Any party having lost one of this description, may hear of the same by applying, personally, or by letter, pre-paid, to JOHN TREWIN, Victoria Iron Works. August 25th, 1845. GUANO, (GENUINE PERUVIAN AND BOLIVIAN,) CONSTANTLY ON SALE. A CARGO of Prime Quality, just landed. Apply to the Importers, GIBBS, BRIGHT, & Co., 28, Orchard- street; or at GEORGE and JAMES BUSH'S Warehouse, Baldwin-street, BRISTOL, where it may be seen. a THE SCHOONER GLAMORGAN," D. JONES, MASTER, IS NOW LOADING at COTTON'S WHARF, TOOI.EY-STRBET, LONDON, For Cardiff, Newport, Merthyr, Dowlais, Aberdare, Aberga- venny, Brecon, Monmouth. Pontypool, Cowblidge. Bridgend, and places adjacent, and will positively Sail on THURSDAY, the 11th of September, 1845. For Freight, &c., apply to the Master on Board Mr. J. Rowe, Moderator Wharf, Newport; Mr. Thomas Richards, Abergavenny; Messrs. Prosser and Co., Brecon Messrs. J. H. and G. Scovell. the Wharfingers, London or to Mr. W. PRICHARD, Wharf. Cardiff. London, August 27th, 1845. Fruit Season. THE experience of past years having proved the advantage, at this season, of acting upon the advice of the Faculty, in the substitution of weak Brandy and Water, as an ordinary beverage, for Beer or other fermentable liquors, and at no greater cost, J. T. Betts, Jun. and Co. trust that they need only to caution the public against any of the spurious articles offered for sale, being foisted upon consumers in lieu of their Patent Brandy; and, at the same time, to refer to its superiority and economy for preserving Fruit. 0Betts's Patent Brandy is protected against fraudulent substitu- tion, when sold in bottles, by being secured with the Patent Metallic Cap- sules, embossed with the words "BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY, 7, Smithfield Bars." Purchasers of single bottles, at 3s. 6d. each, cannot be too particular in obser- each, cannot be too particular in obser- N, ving that the Capsules are so embossed This pure and healthful spirit is preferred by the highfs Mdicalauthorities to any other; and is used, to the exclusion. ofForeign Brandy, at St. Thomas's, Guy's, St. George's, the' Westminster, and other Hospitals; at the Brighton, Bristol, Manchester, and other Infirmaries and, indeed, at the principal sanative institutions throughout the country. Bett's Patent Brandy may be obtained, in the Capsuled Bot- tles, by way of sample, and at 18s. per Gallon in bulk, of the most respectabe Wine and Spirit Merchants, in every locality. The DISTILLERY, 7, SMITHFIELD BARS, LONDON, is the only Establishment of J. T. BETTS, Jun. and Co. Diseased and Healthy Lives Assured. MEDICAL, INVALID, & GENERAL LIFE OFFICE, 25, Pall Mall, London, 22, Nassau-street, Dublin. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £500,000. THIS Office was established in 1841, and possesses tables formed on a scientific basis, for the assurance of diseased lives. The urgent necessity for an institution like the present, may be estimated by the statement, that two-thirds of the population are not assurable as healthy lives, and that about one in five of the applicants to other offices, isdeclined on examination. Of the proposals accepted by this society, during the last three years. nearly 300 had been rejected among upwards of 80 other offices. These cases came under the class of the most prevalent diseases, and the various parties could not have participated in the ad- vantages of life assurance, had not this society been in existence, as it is the only one possessing tabulated rates of premium deduced fron.exteitsive data. Premiums have been determined for the assurance of persons at every age, among those afflicted with consumption, anhma, bronchtis, pneumonia, disease of the heart, apoplexy, paralysis, epilepsy, insanity, disease of the liver, dropsy, scrofula, gout, rheumatism, &c. These circumstances induce the directors to believe that by the establishment of this office they have conferred an important benefit upon those whose condition made such a provision as assurance necessary, and they are therefore led to expect a pow- erful support from the public. Increased annuities aie granted on unsound lives. Healthy lives are assured at lower rates than at most other offices, and a capital of half a million sterling fully subscribed, affords a complete guarantee for the fulfilment of the society's engagements. AGENTS Actuary. Newport-Mr. E. V. Jenkins, 40, Commercial-stieet.—Me- dical Refelee-Jehoida Brewer, Esq., Surgeon. Abergavenny—T. Baker, Esq., Solicitor. Chepstow Mr.Thomas Perkins, Grocer. Crickhowell—Mr. Win. Jones, draper, &c., High-street. Monmouth—V acant. Pontypuol—E. B. Edwards, Esq., Solicitor. Usk-Mr. James Keats. FAMILY ENDOWMENT LIFE ASSURANCE AND ANNUITY SOCIETY, 12, CHATHAM.PLACE. BUCKFRIARS, LONDON. CAPITAL, £ 500,000. DIRECTORS. William Butterworth Bailey, Esq., Chairman. John Fuller, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Henry Bowden, Esq. I E<lward Lee, Esq. Robert Bruce Chichester, Esq. | Elliot Macnaghten, Esq. H. B. Henderson, Esq. I Joshua Walker, Esq. C. H. Latouche, Esq. | Major Willock, K.L.S. BONUS 30 PER CENT. The Holders of Life Policies on the Profit Scale issued prior to 1841, are hereby informed that a BONUS of 30 per Cent. has been declared on the present value of their Policies. ANNUAL PREMIUMS WITH PROFITS. Age-JO Age 25. I Age 30. Age 35. Age 40. Age 45. Age 50. I Age 55 £ >. s. d. £ a. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s d. £ ■*■d* 117 9 2 3 I 2 3 7 2 16 2 3 5 9)316 2 4 10 6 I 5 7 b Annuities of all kinds, as well as Endowments for Children, are granted by the Society. The usual Commission allowed to Solicitors and others. JOHN CAZENOVE, Secretary. BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, No. 1, PHINCES-STREBT, BANK, LONDON. Empowered by Special Act of Parliament, lV. Vict, c IX. DIRECTORS. William Bardgett,Esq. | John Drewett.Esq. Samuel Bevington, Esq. Robert Eglinton, Esq. William Fechney Black, Esq. Erasmus Robert Foster, Esq. (•eorge Cohen, Esq. Peter Morrison, Esq. AiillisCoventry,Esq. Henry Lewis Smale, Esq. A; :Ilts Coventry, Esq. Henry Lewis Smale, Esq. AUDITORS. B. Bevington, Esq.-F. P. Cocketill, Esq. I J.D. Dow, Esq. MEDICAI. OFFICER. John Clendinning, M.D., F.R.S., 16. Wimpole-street, Cavendish-square. STANDING COUNSEL. F The Hon. John Ashley, New-square, Lincoln s Inn. Mr. Serjeant Murphy, M.P., Temple. SOLICITOR. William Bevan, Esq., Old Jewry. BANKERS. Messrs. Drewett and Fowler, Princes-street, Bank. THIS Institution is «mpoweied by a Special Act of Parlia- ment, and is so constituted as to afford the benefits of Life A'surtnco in their fullest extent to Policy Holders, and to pre- sent greater facilities and accommodatiou than are usually ofteied by any other Companies. Among others, the following Important Advantages may be enumerated :— Increasing Rates of Premium ou a new and remarkable plan for securing Loans or Debts; a less immediate payment being required ott a Policy for the whole tetm of life, than in any other Office. CREDrT T ABLE.-By this Table, the Premiums may remain un- paid foi five years upon satisfactory security being given for the liquidation of the same, at ihe expiration of that period. HALF CREDIT RATES OF PREMIUM. Persons assured according to these rules, are allowed credit (without security ) for half the amount of the first seven Annual Premiums, paying interest thereon, at the rate of Five pet Cent. per Annum, with the option of paying off the Principal at any time, or having the amount deducted from the sum assured when the Policy becomes a claim. Policies may thus be effected at lower rates than are generally required for the term of seven years only whilst the holders have the same security for the payment of their claims, whenever death may happen, as if they paid double the amount of pre- miums, which would be charged for assurance effected in the same way. Policies revived without the exaction of a fine, at any time within twelve months, A Board of Directors in attendance daily at two o'clock. Age of the Assured in every case admitted in the Po.icy. Medical Attendants remunerated in all cases for their leports. Extract from Increasing Rates of Premium, for an Assur- ance of £ 100. for Whole Term of Life. Annual Premiums payable duiing Age. IstFiv I MFive Native 4thtive Remainder Years. Years. Years. Years. of lile. .C. s. d. f. s. d. f. s. d. jg. s. d. X. s. d. 20 11 4 1 6 10 1 10 11 1 16 9 2 3 8 30 1 6 4 1 12 2 1 19 1 2 7 4 2 17 6 r 40 1 16 1 2 4 4 2 14 6 3 7 3 4 3 4 60 2 16 7394455563 6 13 7 Extract Jrom the Hatf Credit Hates of Premium. Annual Premium required for an Assurance of £100. for the Whole Term of Life. Half Premium tor Whole Premium 8 seven years. efter seven years. £ s. d. £ s. d. 3U 119 2 3 6 35 1411 2 9 10 40 192 2 18 4 45 1 14 10 3 9 8 50 2 2 6 450 I 65 2 12 9 556 60 3 6 8 6 13 4 PETER MORRISON, Resident Director. Detailed Prospectuses, and every requisite information as to the mode of effecting Assurances, may be obtained on application o The following AGEN'L'-S:- VK\VPoS*nB.t""Mrf RICHARD JENKINS, Merchant, riiVPSTOW .Mr. J- L* BALDWYN, Solicitor. BRISrOL. ,Mr. JOHN MOXHAM, Banker, "8 Corn-street, Just Published, in Imperial Quarto, Bound in Cloth, PRICE JE1. Is., Delineations of Roman Antiquities Found at CAERLEON, the ancient ISCA SILURUM, and the neighbourhood, by JOHN EDWARD LEE. THIS work contains Twenty-seven Plates of unpublished Roman Antiquities, viz., Samian Ware and other Pottery Impressed Legionary Stamps; Glass Ossorium Fibulae, I Rings, Brass and Bronze Ornaments, &c.; Sculptures, and Inscriptions. Together with brief notices of Caerleon and the neighbourhood; descriptions of the Plates; and an Appendix, giving the Inscriptions already published. Also a Catalogue of Coins, by the Rev. C. W. King, Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. The Figures of Enamelled Ornaments are Coloured. Only 150 Copies have been Printed. London Published by Longman, Brown, Green, and Long- man and Sold by D. MORRIS, Lithographer, 2, Llanarth- street, (opposite the West of England Bank,) Newport; Strong, Bristol; Morgan, Abergavenny; Cussons, Hull; Sunter, York; Slocombe and Co., Leeds; and all other Booksellers. TO TIMBER-MERCHANTS AND OTHERS. TENDERS FOR LARCH SLEEPERS. THE TAFF YALE RAILWAY COMPANY are desirous of receiving Tenders for the supnly of 20,000 LARCH SLEEPERS, in lots of not less than 1000 each. The Sleepers to be semi-circular in section. ill One-third to be not less than 9 feet long, and .S *10 inches by 5 inches at the small end, (exclusive OQ of bark.) 10 inches. Two-thirds to be not less than 9 feet long, and 9 inches by 44 inches at the small end, (exclusive .5 of bark.) cj? 9 inches. The Tenders to state the time within which the quantity offered will be delivered. Further particulars may be obtained on application at the Office of the Company's Engineer, Cardiff. A. F. MORCOM, Secretary. Railway Office, Cardiff, August 25,1845 MON" CHEPSTOW, FOBESP OF DEAN, AND GLOUCESTER JUNCTI01 RAILWAY, Through the Forest of Dean (with Branches to the Collieries, It-on Works, and River Severn,) to join the Gloucester and Birming- ham, Gloucester and Bristol, intended Cheltenham, Oxford, and London direct, and Gloucester and Abe-iystwith Railways. Registered provisionally, according to the Act of 7 and 8 Victoria, Ch. 110. CAPITAL £ 600,000, in 30,000 SHARES of £ 20 each.— Deposit £ 2. 2s. per Share. No Shareholder to be liable beyond the amount of his Shares. PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE. W. P. Andrew, Esq., Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square, Director of the Northampton, Banbury, and Cheltenham Railway. Joseph Bailey, Esq., M.P., Glanusk Park, Breconshire. W. F. Beadon, Esq., John-street, Berkeley-square, London, Director of the Essex and Suffolk Railway. James Beech, Esq., 15, Grosvenor-place, London, Director of the Leicester and Tamworth Railway. C. B. CoJman, Esq., Irongate Wharf, Director of the South Midland Railway. William Crawshay, Esq., Carfartha, Glamorganshire, and Caversham Park, Berkshire. Edmund Francis Dayrell, Esq., of Lillingstone Dayrell, High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, and Director of the Bucking- hamshire Railway. Joseph Davies, Esq., Chepstow, Merchant. W. S. Fitzwilliam, Esq., Broad-street, London, Merchant, Director of the Essex and Suffolk Railway. Edward Hall, Esq., Director of the South Midland and North- ampton and Cheltenham Railways. William Hughes Hughes, Esq., F.S.A., Alderman, Chairman of the Manchester and Birkenhead Continuation, Director of the London and Greenwich Railway Company. George Lawton, Esq., Ditchleys, Essex, Director of the Man- chester and Birkenhead and Mold Junction Continuation Railway. William Strahan, Esq., Banker, Strand. Sir William Twysden, Bart. Major White, 105, Pall Mall, Director of the Northampton, Banbury, and Cheltenham Railway. John Wheelton, Esq., Meopham Bank, Tunbridge, Kent, Direc- tor of the Leicester and Bedford Railway. Sir William Bacon Johnston, Bart., Hilton, Aberdeenshire. Captain James Patrick MacDoughall, of Fir Grove, North Brixton. With power to add to their number. ENGINEER. William Gravatt, Esq.. F.R.S. LONDON BANKERS. Messrs. Glyn & Co.; and Messrs. Strahan, Paul, & Co., Strand. PROVINCIAL BANKERS. Messrs. Bailey, Greatrex, & Co, Monmouth and Abergavenny. The West of England and South Wales Banking Company, and Branches. Messrs. Bromage and Snead, Chepstow. The Monmouth & Glamorgan Banking Company, & Branches. Messrs. Williams and Sons, Newport. The Gloucestershire Banking Company, and Branches. The County of Gloucester Banking Company, and Branches. The National Provincial Banking Company, and Branches. STANDING COUNSEL. William Hughes Hughes, Esq., Temple, London. SOLICITOR. Mr. W. T. H. Phelps, Newport, Monmouthshire. LONDON AGENTS. Messrs. a Beckett, Son, & Sympson, 7, Golden-square, Solicitors. LOCAL AGENTS. Chepstow Messrs. Baldwin and Morgan, Solicitors. Gloucester. Messrs. Ellis, Elliott, and Swann, Solicitors. SECRETARY. Mr. William Protheroe, 10, Old Jewry Chambers, London. This railway is intended to connect the South Wales Railway at Chepstow with Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Birmingham, with the projected Cheltenham, Oxford (and London direct), Gloucester and Aberystwith, Northampton and Cheltenham, and Manchester and Southampton Railways thus forming an uninterrupted line of communication from the South of Ireland, through Fishguard and Milford, in Pembrokeshire, to Glouces- ter, Cheltenham, Oxford, and London direct, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and the North of England, by a less circuitous route than can be effected by any of the projected plans for crossing the Severn, below Gloucester, thereby avoiding the difficulties which must necessarily be en- countered in such an undertaking, and affording the important towns and districts upon the intended lines that accommodation which their importance entitles them to. The whole of the traffic upon the South Wales line passing to the eastward of Chepstow, will be carried on this line; added to which, the coal and mineral traffic from the Forest of Dean, (which, from the eastern side to Gloucester, has been estimated, upon authentic documents and information, at upwards of 300,000 tons and from the Western or Lydnev and Chepstow side, the same amount of traffic may safely be calculated upon), amounting to 600,000 tons per annum (the produce of the Forest alone), must be carried upon the line, independent of the local passenger traffic and an extended trade in the produce of the forest, which will necessarily follow the facilities offered hy the proposed railroad. The revenue from this source alone will give a very hand- some dividend upon the capital to be expended, which it is ex- pected will not exceed three-fourths of the intended capital. It is proposed to make branches to the collieries and iron se works in the Forest, to the present or any new ports which may suggest themselves, on the Severn; and to make the River Wye, at Chepstow, the port of foreign export, where vessels of any size can enter, free from the dangers and difficulties attendant upon the navigation of the Severn, consequent upon the rocks and shifting sands in that river. It is intended to build a bridge across the Severn at Glouces- ter, which will in no way obstruct the navigation and the pro- posed Gloucester and Aberystwith Company will no doubt be ready to join this company in the expense, it they obtain their Act. The cost of the intended line from Chepstow to Glouces- ter, including the bridge at Gloucester, and the one over the River Wye, at Chepstow, to join the South VV ales, witb. branches to the collieries, iron works, and the Severn, is not expected to exceed £ 450,000, but it is intended to provide a capital of JE600,000, to meet any contingencies which may arise. A reference to the map will show the self-evident importance of this line as essential to the perfecting the great project of the South Wales Railway Company (who have obtained their Act of Parliament for a Railroad from Fishguard and Milford Ha- ven to Chepstow), in connecting it with the principal railways of the kingdom, at Gloucester, and making it the direct road to London, vid Cheltenham and Oxford; for effecting which, pro- jects are now before the public, with most influential support. The line is 26 miles in length, has no engineering difficulties; the gradients and curves are extremely good. and works light. It may with very great confidence be asserted, that there is scarcely a short line of railroad in the kingdom wnich offers greater advantages to the shareholder than the present. Pro- vision will be made in the Act of Parliament which will be ap- plied for in the next session, to limit the liability of the share- holder to the amount of his shares, and to allow four per cent, on the calls. Applications for shares, in the form annexed, to be made to .the Solicitors; or to Messrs. Carden and Whitehead, Thread- needle-street, and Messrs. Backhouse and Co., No. 4, Angel- court, Throgmorton-street, London; Messrs. Hall, Brothers, and Co., Cheltenham; Messrs. Tate and Nash,Bristol; Mr. Thomas Evans, Bath; Messrs. Bradley, Ford, and Parker, Manchester; Messrs. H. Davies and Co., Dale-street, Liver- pool; Messrs. Chantrell and Boys, Leeds; Messrs. Wilkinson and Earle, Hull; and Messrs. La'bertouche & Stafford, Dublin, To the Provisional Committee of the Chepstow, Forest of Dean, and Gloucester Junction Railway. I request that you will apportion me Shares of f20 each, in the Chepstow, Forest of Dean, and Gloucester Junction Railway; and I do hereby undertake to accept the same, or any less number you may allot me, and to pay the deposit of E2. 2s. per Share, and all future calls thereon, and to sign the Parliamentary Contract and Subscribers' Agreement when required. Dated this day of 1845. Name in full Residence Business or Profession Date of Application Name, Residence, and Profession of Referee, Ift THE VALE OF NEATH RAILWAY, Connecting Swansea and Neath with the town of Merthyr Tydvil. Length 22 Miles. [Provisionally Registered.] Capital £ 500,000.; in 25,000 Shares of JE20. each. Deposit, V-. per Share. PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE. The Right Hon. the Earl of Jersey. Henry John Grant, Esq., the Gnoll, Neath. Nash Vauglian Edwards Vaughan, Esq., Rheola, Neath. John Bruce Pryce, Esq., Duffryn, Cardiff. Morgan Morgan, Esq., Bodwigiad, Merthyr Tydvil. John Peirse Kennard, Esq., London. Henry Thomas, Esq., Preswlfa, Neath, Vice-Chairman of the Quarter Sessions for the County of Glamorgan. James Wittit Lyon, Esq., Miserden Park, Cirencester and Neath. William Meyrick, Esq., Gwailod-y-Garth, Merthyr Tydvil. David Evans, Esq., Banker, Merthyr Tydvil. Rev. Thomas Gronow, Court Herbert, Neath. James Sheppard, jun., Esq., of Ynisarwed Colliery. John Whitlock Nicholl Carne, Esq., D.C.L., Dimlands House, Cowbridge. Edward Lewis Richards, Esq., Merthyr Tydvil. Robert Place Leyson, Esq., Neath. Michael John Michael, Esq., Merchant, Swansea. Rees Morgan, Esq., Neath. William Leyson, Esq., Neath. Rowland Fothergill, Esq., Hensol Castle, near Cowbridge. William Meyrick, jun., Esq., Merthyr. Henry Jones, Esq., Heathfield House, Cardiff. Robert Evans, Esq., Merchant, Neaih. Herbert Edward Evans, Esq., Eagles-bush, Neatli. William Weston Young, Esq., Merchant, Neath. William IJewellin Powell, Esq., Merchant, Taibach. William Thomas, Esq., Merthyr Tydvil. William Gossage, Esq., Birmingham and Neath. William Price, Esq., Glantwrch, Swansea. William Whittington, Esq., Neath. Frederick Pratt Barlow, Esq., ) Directors of the Great Wes- Robert Frederick Gower, Esq., ) tern Railway Company. The Viscount Villiers, M.P., 1 Louis Vigurs, Esq., Directors of the South D.A.Saunders Davies,Esq.,M.P > Wales Railway David Lewis, Esq., I Company. Archibald F. Paull, Esq., J Charles Lean, Esq., Cwm Avon, Taibach. Sanky Gardner, Esq., Eaglebush Foundry, Neath. Joseph Rusher, Esq., Glyn Leiros, Neath. Edward Robert Wood, Esq., Stouthall, Swansea. With power to add to their number. Engineer-I. K. Brunei, Esq. Bankers—Messrs. Denison, Heywood, Kennard, and Co., 4, Lombard-street, London. Solicitors—Messrs. W.O. and W. Hunt, 10, Whitehall, London; H. S. Coke, Esq., Neath. Prospectuses may be had, and applications for shares may be addressed, in the form annexed, to the Secretary, at the Offices of the Company, 449, West Strand, London; and to the Solici- tors in London, or Neath. In the allotment of the shares of this Company, a preference will be given to parties locally interested, and to the proprietors of Shares in the South Wales Railway Company. The usual power will be taken by the Act to allow interest at 4 per cent. per annum, on the amount of subscriptions paid up and no subscriber will be answerable for more than the amount of his deposit of E2. per share, until the act is ob- tained, and then not beyond the amount of his subscription. FORM OF APPLICATION. To the Provisional Committee of the Vale of Neath Railway Company Gentlemen,—I request that you will allot me Shares of twenty pounds each in the proposed Vale of Neath Railway Company, on the terms and conditions of the pros- pectus, and I undertake to pay the deposit and sign the neces sary deeds when required. Dated the day of 1845. Name Profession. Place of abode. Reference. VALE OF NEATH RAILWAY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that no Applications for SHARES in this RAILWAY will be received after MONDAY, the 1ST of SEPTEMBER next. By Order of the Committee. FRED. G. SAUNDERS, 449, West Strand, London. Secretary pro tern. = 12th August, 1845. OES Y BYD I'R IAITH GYMRAEG. Abergavenny Cymreigyddion Society. THE TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY of this SOCIETY1 will be held in the NEW CYMREIGYDDION HALL, TUDOR- STREET, on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16th and 16th instant, CHARLES MORGAN, Esq., M.P., of Ruperra, President. The Hall has recently been erected, and is one of the largest and most commodious Rooms for Public Meetings, in the county: it has been fitted up by the spirited proprietor for this occasion, in a style of elegance suitable to the great importance of the coming Eisteddfod. The Doors to be opened each day at eleven, a.m. Chepstow United Horticultural Society. THE SECOND SHOW, for the present year, of the above JL Society, will be HELD IN THE CASTLE, on THURS- DAY, SEPT. 4, 1845. Plants, Flowers, Fruits, &c., intended for Exhibition, must be sent by half-past Ten o'Clock in the Morning; and it would greatly facilitate the arrangements if the Amateurs, Nur- serymen, &c., in the immediate neighbourhood, would deliver their productions at an early period of the Morning; particularly on the present occasion, when so much competition for the Society's Extra Prizes is anticipated, which are open to all Classes, and to every County in England. The Society will i award to Cottagers, residing within Eight miles of Chepstow, Prizes for Horticultural Productions of their own growth, in conformity with rule twelve attached to the schedule. TREVOR MORRIS, M.D., Hon. Sec. Doors Open at One, and Close at Five o'clock. At the latter hour, the Plants, &c., will be removed, and the Band cease to perform. Non-subscribers' Tickets, 2s. each Children under Twelve Years of Age, half-price. Admission at Half-past Three o'clock Is. each. Refreshments will be provided. It is requested that the surface of all Pots and Baskets, con- taining Plants, be covered with Moss. The ANNUAL DINNER of the Society, will be held this day at the BEAUFORT ARMS HOTEL, at Six o'clock.—DINNER TICKET, including a Bottle of Wine, 12s. 6d.-Contributions of Fruit to the Dessert will be gratefully acknowledged. Those Gentlemen desirous of honouring the President, Vice Presi- dent, and Committee, with their presence at Dinner, are re- quested to intimate their intention at the Bar of the Hotel. RICHARD BLAKEMORE, Esq., M.P., President. REV. J. H. S. BURR, M.P., Vice President. There will be two Books deposited at the Castle, in one of which those Ladies and Gentlemen, desirous of becoming Sub- scribers for the Year 1846, and not already on the Society's List, may enrol their names and residences; the other will be appropriated to Visiters only. ^riirroT The WYE Steam Packet will leave BRISTOL at Eight o'clock on the Morning of this day, and return at Seven o'clock TICKETS for the Exhibition may be had at the BEAUFORT ARMS HOTEL, GEORGE HOTEL, Mr FARRAR'S, Library; Mr. TAYLOR'S, Hairdresser,; Mr. CLARK'S, Printer and of the Steward of the "Wye Steam Packet. Chepstow, Aug. 18,1845. TITUS COMMISSION.—NOTICE. THE Tithe Commissioners for England and Wales hereby GIVE NOTICE, that a Copy of the Draft of Apportion- ment for the Rent Charge agreed to be paid in lieu of Tithes in the parish of LLANWENARTH, in the county of Monmouth, has been deposited at the dwelling-house of JOHN MORGAN, called the LAMB AND FLAG INN, in the said parish, for the inspection of all persons interested in the lands or tithes of the said parish. And the Commissioners further GIVE NOTICE, that, pur- suant to the Act for the Commutation of Tithes, a MEETING will be holden, for the purpose of hearing any objections to the intended Apportionment, by anv person* interested as aforesaid, and that such Meeting will be held at the ANGEL INN, Aber- gavenny, in the said county, on FRIDAY, the 12th day of SEP- TEMBER, 1845, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Signed, bv Order of the Board, J. E. HOVENDEN, Secretary. 9, Somerset-place, Somerset-house, London. TXT HE COMMISSION. NOTICE. THE Tithe Commissioners for England and Wales hereby JL give notice, that a Copy of the Draft of Apportionment of the Rent-charge agreed to be paid in lieu of Tithes, in the Parish of Usk, exclusive of the hamlet of Gwehellog. in the county of Monmouth, has been deposited at the THREE SAL- MONS INN, at Usk, in the said parish, for the inspection of all Persons interested in the Lands or Tithes of the said parish. And the Commissioners further give notice, that, pursuant to the Act for Commutation of Tithes, a meeting will be holden I for the purpose of hearing any objections to the intended Apportionment, by any persons interested as aforesaid; and that such meeting will be held at the THREE SALMONS INN, at Usk, in the said Parish, on MONDAY, the 15th day of Sep- tember, 1815, at Ten o'clock, in the forenoon. Signed by Order of the Board, J. E. HOVENDEN, Secretary. 9, Somerset Place, THOMAS MORRIS, Valuer. Somerset House, London. TITHS COMMISSION. NOTICE. THE Tithe Commissioners for England and Wales hereby -t give notice, that a copy of the Draft of Apportionment of the rent-charge agreed to be paid in lieu of litnes, in the ham- let of Gwehellog, in the parish of Usk, in the county of Mon- mouth, has been deposited at the house of WALTER BLOWER, called NEW BARN, in the said hamlet, for the in- spection of all persons interested in the lands or tithes of the said hamlet. And the Commissioners further give notice, that, pursuant to the Act for Commutation of Tithes, a Meeting will be holden for the purpose of hearing any objections to the intended Ap- portionment,by any persons interested as aforesaid; and that such Meeting will be held at the THREE SALMONS INN, USK, in the saia county, on MONDAY, the 15th ay of SEPTEMBER, 1845, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Signed bv order of the Board, signea oy j R HOVENDEN, Secretary. 9, Somerset-place, TBOMA8 MORRIS, Valuer. Somerset-house, London. TITHE COMMISSION. NOTICE. THE Tithe Commissioners for England and Wales hereby give Notice, that a Copy of the Draft of Apportionment of the Rent Charge agreed to he paid in lieu of Tithes, in the parish ot WHITBON, in the county of Monmouth, has been de- posited at the Dwelling-house of Roger Keene, called GREEN COURT, in the said parish, for the inspection of all Persons interested in the Lands or Tithes of the said parish. And the Commissioners further give JSotice, that, pursuant to the Act for Commutation of Tithes, a MEETING will be holden for the purpose of hearing any objections to the intended Apportionment, by any persons interested as aforesaid; and that such Meeting will be held at the KING'S HEAD INN, NEWPORT in the said county, on THURSDAY, the 18TH day of SEPTEMBER, 1845, at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon. Signed, by order of the Board, J. E. HOVENDEN, Secretary. 9 Somerset-place, THOMAS MORRIS, Valuer. somerw-houge, London. AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A Chemist ana Druggist, of extensive practice, and in the most rising situation of Newport, has a Vacancy for an intelligent LAD, as an Apprentice, who would be treated with the greatest kindness, and have an opportunity of having assi- duous instruction in the various branches of the business. None need apply to this advertisement whose character will not bear the strictest investigation. Premium Moderate. Address O. F., MERLIN OFFICE, Newport, Monmouthshire JUST PUBLISHED, AND to be obtained at Brother FARROR'S, Beacon Office, Monmouth, and Brother R. SPENCER, Masonic Book- seller, 344, High Holborn, London, a CORRECT LIKENESS of BROTHER J. CHILCOTT, P.M., and Master of the Ceremony of the Loyal Monmouth Lodge, No. 671. Excursion to Chepstow. NOTICE. THE Agent of the Screw Steam Packet Co., at Newport, is sorry to announce that the Excursion to Chepstow, in- tended to take place on Thursday, the 4th of September, is obliged to be abandoned, it being found that the arrangements of the Company and the heavy duties which the boats have to accomplish, in regard of goods' traffic, will not admit of a Packet being taken off the regular Station for the purpose. Doncaster Saint Leger Sweep, FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 1845. MR. J. JENKINS, of the CROWN INN, HIGH-STREET, NEWPORT, begs to inform his friends and the public, that he will Draw his Sweep on MONDAY EVENING next, SEP- TEMBER 1ST, viz., 97 Subscribers, at 10s. 6d. each. First Prize, £25. j Second Prize, £12. Third Prize, £6. To be Divided between Starters, £7. The above Prizes will be paid on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, as the Judge pleases, subject to a deduction of 10 per Cent. No Member entitled to draw, unless he has paid the whole of his Subscription. Post-Office Orders attended to. Crown Inn, August 25th, 1845. To the Inhabitants of Newport and Neighbourhood. JAMES S. PIERCY, (Successor to C. H. Stonehouse and J Co., Skinner-street,) has added to the Ship Chandlery an Assortment of Tarpaulings, Oil Cloths, Cart Covers, &c. They are made on the shortest possible notice, and on the most rea- sonable terms. An assorted Stock of Cutlery, Britannia Metal Tin Goods, Brushes, Mops, &c., wholesale and retail. Selling off at Reduced Prices. W. H. WILLTAMS CANNOT allow others to sell all their Stock off before his participating in a porlion of the ready to go to market, which must be admitted will be useful to him as well as to others in getting supplies adapted for the fashions and seasons changing, who has now for sale the finest Peruvian and African Guano Daniels, Hutchinson, and Co.'s Patent Manure; Ditto, Ditto, Cement; Bridgwater Straw for Thatching; Best Red Ash Coal, for housekeepers, and dry wood, in bundles, to light fires; from Id. each, to save the furniture and dripping. The above, and all goods he has on sale, will be sold cheap, to make room for others. Her Majesty's Exchequer, and the Press, will allow no more. WASTE, HEATH, OR DOWN LAND. WANTED TO PURCHASE, Property of this kind, in England or Wales. Full particulars as to Price, Tenure, Locality, &c., to be forwarded, post paid, to A. B., 84, Gower- street, Bedford-square, London. TO MINERAL SURVEYORS. ITT ANTED, at an Iron Work where a Mineral Agent is tw employed, a respectable Man, to Survey and keep the Maps of the Colliery and Mine Work—to Measure all Work performed—to keep 'the Books pertaining to the said depart- ment, and to make himself generally useful. None need apply whose characters will not bear the most strict investigation, as to ability, sobriety, and general good conduct. Applications to be made by letter, pre-paid, stating terms, to B. C., Post Offiee, Newport, Monmouthshire. NOTICE. Coal Sold by Weight Only. ISAIAH WALL BEGS to inform his Friends and the Public that he is encou- raged to become a retailer of Coal, and will sell the same by honest weight, so that every purchaser shall get the full value of his money. Salutation, Newport, August 28th, 1845. Preservation of Game. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the Game on the undermentioned properties of his J. Grace the DUKE OF BEAUFORT is strictly preserved, and all persons found trespassing thereon will be prosecuted :— PARISH OF MITCHEL TROY, CHURCH FARM, IN THE PARISH OF PENALT. PARISHES OF RAGLAN AND LLANDENNY, PARISH OF DIXTON, WENTWOOD, IN THE PARISHES OF LANVAIR DIS- COED, LLANVACHES, NEVVCHURCH, PENTWYN, AND KEMEYS INFERIOR. OSMOND A. WYATT. Troy House, August 26th, 1845. TO SB LET, A HOUSE, in DOCK-STREET, consisting of two parlours, a drawing-room, four bed-rooms, kitchen, pantry, &c.— Apply to Mr. CHRISTOPHERS, MERLIN Office. DELIGHTFUL FAMILY RESIDEC E. TO SB LET, IMMEMATBMT. And Possession taken on the 10th day of October next, A RESPECTABLE and very convenient FAMILY RESIDENCE, called LLANSANFRAED HOUSE, with Lawn, Garden, Stables, Coach House, &c., beautifully situated within five minutes' walk from the London mail-road, and the river Usk, and only five miles from Aberganny. The House consists of good breakfast and dining-rooms, a handsome and very cheerful drawing-room, six family bed- rooms, and a sufficient number for servants. A neat little Church, with seats belonging to the house, is only a hundred paces from the lawn, and a Catholic Chapel about a mile distant. Fox Hounds are kept in the immediate neighbourhood, and good Fishing may be had in the river usk. From Four to Twelve Acres of Meadow Land, conveniently situated, may be taken if required. Edward Hutchins, Esq., the present occupier, will allow the House to be seen, by application, at any time between twelve at noon and four in the afternoon. For terms and further particulrrs, apply to Mr. BEAUMONT, The Tump, near Monmouth, who will require satisfactory Tump, August 26th, 1845. reference previous to a treaty. CHEPSTOW DISTRICT OF TURNPIKE ROADS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the TOLLS arising at the several TOLL GATES JL within the said District, called or known by the several names hereunder mentioned, WILL BE LET BY AUCTION, To the best Bidder, iu separate Lots, at the BEAUFORT ARMS INN in the town of CHEPSTOW, on WEDNESDAY, the 24TH day of SEPTEMRER next, between the hours of eleven in the fore- noon and three in the afternoon, in the manner directed by the Acts passed in the Third and Fourth Years of the Reign of his Majesty Kin"- George the Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads which Tolls produced the last year, the several sums hereunder mentioned, above the expenses of collecting them. Each Bidder to deposit the sum of Ten Pounds in the hands of the Clerk (if required), which will be forfeited in case he does not abide by his last bidding. Whoever happens to be the best Bidder for each Lot, must at the same time pay into the hands of the Treasurer or Clerk, a deposit of Ten Pounds per Cent. on the Rent, as a security that he will, within Fourteen Days from that time, pioduce sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees of the said District, to join him in a covenant to be contained in a Lease of the said Tolls, for the due payment of the Rent, by monthly instalments, which deposit will be forfeited to the use of the Trust, and the Tolls re-let, on non-performance thereof. One moiety of the expense of the said Lease to be paid by the said Trustees, and the other moiety by the renter, and deducted out of the said deposit. Clerk to the said Trustees. Chepstow, 22nd August, 1845. TURNPIKE GATES. GREEN DRAGON. JC368 BRIDGE AND WEIGHING MACHINE 364 CROS3WAY GREEN 350 NEWNHAM 19| LYDNEY 268 BEACHLEY 112 ROCK AND FOUNTAIN 186 LANSOY 56 JE 1,898 SOUTH WALES-COUNTY OF BRECON. TO CAPITALISTS. Most Valuable Freehold Estates. TO BE sOLD BY AUCTION, At the BEAR HOTEL, Crickhowell, in the County of Brecon, on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1845, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon of the same day, subject to conditions to be then and there produced, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which due notice will be given, in 38 Lots THE Fee Simple and Inheritance of the UPPER HOUSE JL FARM, and other ESTATES, in the Parishes of Crick- howell, Llangenny, and Hangattock, Breconshire, lately be- longing to Henry Rumsey Williams, Esq., deceased The greater part of this most desirable Property is situated amidst scenery that is equally elegant and noble, in and near the flourishing'town of Crickhowell, on the banks of the much- admired River Usk. In those portions of the Estates which are contiguous to the town, and on the Great South Wales I Road, leading from Monmouth to Brecon, are beautiful spots, on which may be erected Villas, that, will command magnificent and diversified views, and which will be Sold to suit the conve- nience of Purchasers. The Land, containing about 400 Acres of rich Meadow, Arable, and Pasture, is remarkable for its fertility, and may be greatly improved. » The Woods, which are in a very thriving condition, afford excellent Covers for Game, and add much to the grandeur of the surrounding scenery.. On the Property is a Quarry, in which may be obtained a supply of good Stone for Building purposes. Coal and Lime may be procured m the neighbourhood at a cheap rate, the roads being good. The Property adjoins the extensive Estates of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, those of Joseph Bailey, Esq., and others. The neighbourhood of Crickhowell nas long been renowned for its salubrity; it furnishes the Sportsman and Angler with abundant means of gratifying his taste. Nothing can surpass the magnificence and beauty of its scenery. There are Fox Hounds and Harriers m the neighbourhood, and the hunt there is of the first description Also six Shares in the Abergavenny and Brecon Canal are likewise to be disposed of.. „„„„ The above Property will be Sold in convenient Lots and ex- tent and description, of which are detailed in printed particu- lars, and maps thereto annexed, which maybeihad at the prin- cipal Inns in North and South Wales, and m the Public Rooms in London, Bristol, Liverpool, and Dublin and any further particulars may be had by apphcation to Mr. 1HOMAS DAVIES, Llangattock Court, near Crickhowell; Mr .ROBERT LLOYD ELLIS, Surveyor, Carnarvon; and to Mr. EDWARD RUMSEY WILLIAMS. Solicitor, Carnarvon. WANTED, IN a wholesale and retail Grocery Establishment, in a town in Monmouthshire, a steady, active, young MAN, of in- dustrious habits, who thoroughly understands the business, and whose character will bear the strictest investigation. Apply to Mr. A. J., MERLIN OFFICE. Bristol Mustard Mills. MESSRS. BIRTILL AND LONGMAN BEG to remind their Friends that they continue to manu- facture MUSTARD, of a superior quality, and solicit their orders for the 'New," which is now ready for delivery. 148, Temple-street, August 30th, 1845. CHEPSTOW, MONMOUTHSHIRE. Currying Busiuess for Disposal. Messrs. BRADLEY, BARNARD, S( CO., ARE instructed to offer for Sale, by TENDER, the valua- ble BUSINESS and STOCK IN-TRADE, of Mr. J. G. Bryant, currier, of this place. The Stock amounts, per inventory, to about £ 350., and may be inspected on the premises, until WEDNESDAY, the 10th of September, on which day, at Twelve at Noon, the Tenders will be opened at Chepstow, and the purchaser declared. For all particulars apply to BRADLEY, BARNARD and CO., Bristol. August 28th, IS45. ROMANTIC FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, With a valuable Farm, beautiful Woods and Plantations, and a respectable Little Inn, in Monmouthshire, only one mile from Abergavenny, on the river Usk, immediately facing the Blorenge Mountain, in the midst of Alpine and other scenery of indescribable magnificence and beauty. Messrs. DANIEL tiMlTIi and SON Are instructed bv the Executors of the late R. ALNER, Esq., TO SELL BY AUCTION, At the MART, some time in OCTOBER next, (unless an accept- able offer should be previously made by Private Contract). rrl-IE PENTRE ESTATE, comprising an elegant modern |_ mansion, compact and economical in its general arrange- ment for a moderate establishment; with capital stabling, double coach-house, walled garden, cattle-yard and other build- ings the whole finished in a substantial and admirable man- ner, seated amidst luxuriant plantations, on the south side of the range of hills at the opening of the beautiful vale of Crick- howell, its parklike grounds skirting the high turnpike-road, with the river Usk beyond, from which boldly rises the Blor- enge, immediately opposite the house, forming a grand central link of splendid mountain scenery, in which the Sugar Loaf, the Derry, and the Skyrrid are prominent features. Also, a valuable FARM, with a complete homestead, surrounded by nearly 140 acres of excellent arable and grass land, with orna- mental plantations, refreshed by several fine springs irrigating the lower grounds; and the Inn, known as the" Lamb and Flag," with its stabling, garden, orchard, and paddock, hav- ing an impoitant frontage to the turnpike-road. The land tax is redeemed, The estate may be viewed by tickets. Particulars and plans may be had when the day of sale is fixed, at the chief Inns at Abergavenny, Brecon, Monmouth, Chepstow, Hereford, and Bristol; at the Mart; of HENRY WALBRIDGE, Esq., Llanthewy Court, near Abergavenny; of Mr. HARVEY, Solicitor, Sturminster Newton, Dorset; and of DANIEL SMITH and SON, Land Agents, in Waterloo-place, Pall- mall, who are authorised to treat in one or two lots.
HEREFORD RACES.—WEDNESDAY…
HEREFORD RACES.—WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 AND 28. ( By Express.) A -PRO-NTTCE SWEEPSTAKES. Of 10 sovs each, with 20 sovs added, for 3-year-olds. Once round, starting from the D chair. Mr I Day's b c by Bubastes li un (Marlow) 1 Mr Moss' ch c Raymond Lully 2 Mr J. Bosley's ch c by Tipple Cider. Mr E. Griffiths' b f Wildrose Mr. H. W. Hicke's ch c by Bird Catcher — b or br c Mameluke, h b THE HEREFORDSHIRE STAKES, Of 15 sovs each, 10 f and only 5 if declared, with 50 sovs added, twice round, starting from the grand stand. Mr K. Hoskin's nas ch c by TippleiCider (Hutchinson) 1 Mr I. Day's g by Mazeppa, out of Busk 2 Sir R. Price, Bart., nas ch f Susannah, by Firman 3 Mr R. D. Gough nas David Mr Bailey, jun., nas ch m Ninty-one Mr J. O'Brien nas Glendower Mr M. Baskerville nas b m Wamba Seven having declared forfeit pay only 5 sovs each. THE HUNTERS' STAKES. Mr W. Johnstone's b g b Hookey (Mr J. Wadlow) 1 1 Mr Knowles's ch h Tariff, crimson. 2 Mr R. Green nas ch c Grenade 2 Mr Higgins nas ch h Delamere 3 j r Mr Hobson nas Cracksman Mr Knight's bg Nottingham Mr Byrne's ch g The Monk Mr E. Herbert's ch g. Little Tafiy Mr Hurley nas ch m Discordia Three having declared forfeit pay only 5 sove each. This was a splendid race,-won by half a length. It is a re- markable circumstance that Blind Hookey is quite blind, and in shape and figure is not surpassed by any horse of the day. THE FARMERS' STAKES OF 50 sovs. Handicap) given by the Members for the county, 40 sovs to the winner, 10 to the second, and half the entrance to the third horse. Heats, once round and a distance. Mr J. Bosley's b g Breewood (Mr. J. Hatton) ..1021 Mr P. Jones' b g Tinker, n b. 2 1 2 Mr Vevers'bgVeIuti. 0 1 33 Mr Woolaston's ch g by Firman 2 Mr Davis' b g by Giraffe, b b. — Mr Hall's b g Harkaway, hb Mr Vevers' br m by Tom Brown, d h b Mr Bosley's ch g by Tipple Cider gr b Mr Hankins' ch m Discordia, h b. Mr Quintin's br m. Jewess. SECOND DAY. THE CITY AND COUNTY GOLD CUP Of 60 sovs, with a handicap of 20 sovs each, h f, and only 5 if declared. Distance, about three miles. Sir R. Price, Bart. nas ch c by Tipple Cider (Hutchinson) 1 Mr T. Saunders's bm Nix-my-Dolly. 2 Mr W. Scott nas b f by Bubastes. 3 Mr S. H. Godson's b c by Harpurhey. 4 Mr Walters's b c by Bay Middleton. Mr Parr's b m Europa. Six having declared forfeit, pay only 5 sovs each. A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES OF 3 SOVS. EACH, One forfeit, with 30 added, the forfeits to be paid to the se- cond horse. Heats, once round and a distance. Mr Courts' ch h Delamere 0 0 1 1 Mr G. Warman'sThe Sailor 0 12 2 Mr Woolaston's ch c by Firman. 10 0 3 Mr Godson's ch f Susannah 2 0 0 0 Mr 1. Day's b g Mr Knowles' ch h Tariff Mr Wall's gr g Isaac Mr W. Hall's b m Eve, hb Mr Vever's br m by Tom Brown, h b Mr Brailsford's b g Chevy Chase. THE SELLING SWEEPSTAKES Of 3 sovs each, with 25 sovs added hy the ladies ot the city and county. The winner to be sold for £ o0. Gentlemen riders. Heats, once round and a distance. t Mr Brailsford's br g Chevy Chase (Dickson) 1 1 MrW. Hall's b m Eve Mr Byron's ch m 3 3 Mr 1. Day's b g Minus o. o o-o 4 0 THE HURDLE RACE (Handicap) of 5 sovs each, with 25 added. Heats,abont one mile and a half, with four h aps in each heat. Mr Vevers'Veluti(Kemp). 1 1 Mr Turner's Tinker 2 3 Mr Wall's Isaac o.. o o. 4 2 Mr Holman's Riding Master .o 3 4
MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH. MONMOUTH RACES. The preparations on foot by the stewards and their numerous sporting friends, promise a meeting of extraordinary interest, and if the weather prove fine, of which there is every probabi- lity, the beautiful mead of Chippenham will present a splendid spectacle on the 24th and 25th of September. The following entries have been made for the Monmouthshire Hunt Club Hurdle Race: Mr. Knowles' Tariff, 12st. 121b.; Captain Jones' Novice, 12st. 21bs.; Mr. H. Dyke names Mystic, list. 101b.; Mr. Hopton's Marmion, list. 81bs.; Mr. Smythies' Ware Wheat, list. 41bs.; Captain Stretton's Nabocklish, list. 21b.; Mr-Newman names Ragged Jack, list.; Mr. Rolls' Dwarf, 10st. 91bs.; Mr. George's Gipsey, lOst. 91bs.; Mr. A. Rolls' Pot Boy, lOst 21bs. The entries for the Monmouthshire Stakes are as follows, Mr. Morris' f. Eveline, 4 years; Mr. Gough na g., 4 years Mr H. Dyke na. f. Zela, 4 years Mr. J. A. Ball s b.c. Rein Deer 3 years; Mr. Jones na. b. g. Derision, 5 years; Mr. Knowles* c. h. Tariff, 6 years; Mr. Hutchins na. c. g. Little Taffy, h.b., 4 years; Mr. Killards' b. m. Nora Creina, aged. Mr. Careless' b. h. Aurungzeba, 5 years; Capt. Jones na. b. c. Vel'ox, 3 years Mr. Southby's Tom Tough, h. b., 5 yeais Mr. -Morgan's ch g., 3 years; Mr. Paine's Jack Cade, 4 years Mr. J. E. W. Rolls, -na. Wild Roe, 3 years; Mr. T. Parr's g., 4 years; Mr. Bray's c. g. Adrian, aged; —h. g. Paul Clifford, 5 years; Webb's b. m. Brenna, 5 years; Mr. Pearce's b. g. Jac 6 years; Mr.Holloway's Old George, 4 years.
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On Wednesday night last, some blockhead amused themselves at Monmouth, by wrenching, with a crow bar, several knockers from the doors, displacing shutters, and breaking bell-pulls. This is the second night's amusement which the worthies have enjoyed lately, with the same intel- lectual performances. The question universally asked is, "where are the police ?" and echo answers, where ? After the outrages had been committed, one of them, in despair at the consequences of his own lack of promptitude, very sagaciously put a whole set of shutters which had been taken down, into the station-house. This is one of the most expert official acts which either of the Monmouth force has effected for a long time, and will, doubtless, ensure for the active officers, an in- crease of pay. A more inefficient corps does not exist in the kingdom. Mr. H. Phillips' concert, which took place in this town on Monday last, was fully and most respectably at. tended, and gave unmixed satisfaction. The admirers of Masonry will, we have no doubt, avail themselves of the opportunity now offered them, i to possess a fac simile of the inimitable Master of the Cere- monies—Brother Chillcott, P.M.—See Adv. The following is a statement, corrected from our last, of the alterations in the arrival and departure of the mail at Monmouth, to commence on Monday next: The mail from London to Carmarthen and Pembroke, will reach Monmouth at 4 34 a.m. A new mail from Gloucester and the North of England, and the second to Carmarthen, will arrive at 8 1 a.m. The mail from Hereford, for Chepstow and Bristol, will ar- rive at 8 12 a.m and return at 7 30 p.m., as at present. The mail for London, and the second for Gloucester, will arrive at 8 22 p.m. The foot posts for Coleford, Newland, and St. Briavels, will be despatched at 6 30 a.m.
CHEPSTOW.
CHEPSTOW. Meetings of the Chepstow Branch of the Church Missionary Society were held at the Assembly Room, in this town, on Wednesday last. The meetings, morning and evening, were well attended. Much interesting informa- tion was afforded by the Rev. Baptist Noel and Mr. Cunning ham. The principal speakers were Sir Dighy Mackworth, the Revds. J. B. Gabriel, Mr. Unwin, Mr. Wybrow, &c. Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal, the Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, has appointed Mr.Toye, Solicitor, Chepstow, one of the Perpetual Commisssioners, for Solicitor, Chepstow, one of the Perpetual Commisssioners, for taking the acknowledgments of deeds to be executed by mar- ried women, for the counties of Monmouth aad Gloucester. |
TO €OB»gS £ ONBE$fTS.
TO €OB»gS £ ONBE$fTS. "Tyro" may improve, but is at present more redundant in expres- sion, than observant of nature. Horace says- -Poema est Pictura loquens. An Inhabitant of Usk" is quite sure of a place. Several letters on the great Cymreigyddion controversy are in hand, besides those now in our columns. To one and all of the high con- tending parties we say, no personality. The MERLIN is dedi- cated to fair play, public utility, public liberty, and gentlemanly discussion. The letters of" A Lover of Justice," and A Lover of Fair Play," are received. MacGoi)us," A Welshman," and A Lover of ihe Bards,' next week. Gwachel," in reply to Edward Caudle, is in type for our next.
TIMES OF HIGH WATER. AT NEWPORT.
TIMES OF HIGH WATER. AT NEWPORT. HIGH WATER DEPTH AT 34 0AN. EVEN. DOCK OATB AUGUST H. M. H. M FT. IN. 31. Sunday 5 37 5 54 28 4 SEPTEMBER. 1, Monday 6 17 6 29 29 1 t, Tuesday 6 49 7 4 30 11 3, Wednesday 7 23 7 37 31 7 4, Thursday. 7 53 8 9 31 9 5. Friday 8 26 8 43 31 3 6. Saturday 9 0 9 18 31 6
WEEKLY CALENDAR.
WEEKLY CALENDAR. Aug. 31.-Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. Lessons for the Morning Service, Jeremiah 35, Matthew 1. Evening Service, Jeremiah 36, Romans 1. Sept. 1.—Partridge shooting begins. MOON'S AGE-New, Sept. 1st, 35m. after 9 after.
IShe |Monmoutf)0f>ire merlin.
She |Monmoutf)0f>ire merlin. NEWPORT, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1845. STATE OF PARTIES. AFTER all the numerous and varied prognostica- tions that Sir Robert Peel's Ministry could never get through the session," and that his party would be broken to pieces, that Ministry have quitted the struggles of the Parliamentary campaign, for the pleasures of the recess, with undiminished strength and that party, however divided, have maintained a close union for all practical purposes. N either can we see that a general election-unless there be some fresh element to enter into the cal- culation—would make any very material altera- tion. Certainly the numerous single elections hold out no such prospect. Some fixed-duty members might be replaced by total repealers some few Whigs by Radicals; and, where the registers have been attended to, some Tories by Whigs: while, on the other hand, some few ministerialists might give way to ultra-protectionists.;—but, in our opinion, the general complexion of the House of Commons would be but little changed. Whatever may be the faults of Sir Robert Peel, they do not form a sufficient inducement to get up an opposi- tion which would carry a general election against him. His relaxations have pleased the industrious classes, and some further measures of a similar kind will increase his strength. We know that these views will not be palatable to some minds, with whom in this, as in other things, the wish is father to the thought." Such will talk of the deception practised at the last elec- tion but all that we have taken into account. We regard these matters coolly, and base our conclu- sions upon practical grounds; nor do we wish to see hopes indulged, only to terminate in disappoint- ment. The truth is, that the country is tired of parties, and practical measures are demanded on all sides. The prevalent feeling appears to us to be expressed with great truth by that sound and honest reformer, Mr. Ward, in his paper, the Weekly Chronicle:—" The question," says this closely-thinking writer, for the immense majority of the people, who have no concern in the mere struggle for office, is, what those who take office will do." And the same honourable member goes on to shew that there is not sufficient difference between the present Ministry and the Whigs, to get up a national excitement for the substitution of the latter for the former. In this, it appears to us, lies the philosophy of the present state of things. Men may talk as much as they like of the incon- sistencies of Sir Robert Peel and his colleagues- and certainly no men have ever, in a more bare- faced manner, professed one set of principles and held office by the force of their opposites; what is said touching that point is true, most tiue, and ably put by that wretched political renegade, Mr. D'Israeli. But, in arguing as to the future, we must take facts as our basis and looking at things as they are, we repeat that there is no prospect of a change for some time to come. Those who would advance liberal measures must be thankful that that advance has not been put a stop to, notwith- standing the palpable fact of such circumstance arising from anti-liberal men approximating to liberalism, instead of vacating their places to make room for its accustomed advocates.
RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS OF IMPORTANCE…
RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS OF IM- PORTANCE TO MONMOUTHSHIRE AND THE PRINCIPALITY. THE unwelcome interposition of the Admiralty, by which the great South Wales line was cut off at the Severn, threw a gloom for some time over the hopes of the Principality. There soon, how- ever, re-appeared light amid the darkness. The indomitable energy of the human mind has but sought another direction for its ceaseless efforts science and ingenuity have found a fresh channel; the exigencies of society advancing in civilization, are again claiming the attention of the possessors of power; and the drowsy red-tapists of the Go- vernment departments are again being aroused-to which they must eventually succumb, however dog- ged their obstinacy, or narrow their views. We are accustomed to read, with emotions of pity, about the miserable fords, or the frail coracles by which our barbarian ancestors contrived to maintain a precarious communication, where rivers divided their several tribes. We have obtained better and safer vessels in which to accomplish the same objects but posterity will learn with wonder, that,'with all the scientific knowledge, and with all the practical application of that knowledge, existing in the present day, the main communica- tion between England and South Wales, in the year 1845, should have been by the ancient plan of a ferry-the slow, perilous, and inconvenient means used by our unenlightened progenitors, in ages long since past. To such an anomaly the South Wales Railway would have put an end, but for the interference of one of the Government departments. Now, however, a second prospect of a more suitable state of things-of an entrance into this great part of the kingdom, more adapted to their wants, and more in keeping with the resources, of the people on both sides the Severn, and more befitting the time in which we live, is opening be- fore us. This all-important desideratum, with numerous other advantages, is proposed to be supplied by the Bristol and Liverpool Junction Railway. This line, commencing at Bristol, will proceed to the Aust Passage there, erossing the proposed bridge to Beachley, it will run northward along the valleys of the Wye and Monnow, by Chepstow and Mon- mouth, to Hereford which city will form the other terminus of the line. At Hereford, the direct chain of communication to Liverpool will be com- pleted by the lines now projected between those places. It will thus afford us a direct means of transit for the manufactures of Shropshire and Herefordshire, and the productions of Gloucester- shire and Monmouthshire while it will give a si- I milar means of pouring our mineral riches into all those districts. Here alone is a theme upon which the merchant and the manufacturer might expatiate with delight, for the hopes of profit which it holds out; while the cultivators of the soil, and the re- tailers of the innumerable articles which make up trade in general, as well as the classes dependent upon them, may all look for a share of the advan- tages. But this is not all. By the fixed bridge proposed to be built at the Old Passage, we shall have for South Wales, and that in our own locality, a highway into the West of England, from which we have been actually separated, as though it were a foreign country and by the various lines with which we shall at once be brought into communica- tion, when the great obstacle of the Severn has been passed, we shall have before us, routes to the Southern and Western Coasts,-to the Metropolis, and indeed to all parts of England. And not only will our commercial and agricul- tural interests be directly promoted, but hostw of visitors from various partaofthe kingdom will ex- plore what has hitherto been to them a terra incog- iiita Out incomparably beautiful scenery will be a constant subject of attraction to the dwellers on plains or gentle slopes, who have no idea but from books, of the rugged grandeur and wild beauty which will thus be rendered accessible. The savans of England, too, will hasten to search for geological and other natural treasures and the lovers of history and antiquity will delight to visit the scenes of ancient story and tradition, the relics of barbaric and feudal times the very spots where the Druids of old, in their rude imposing structures, of which the canopy of heaven was the only roof, celebrated their mysterious worship the crags on which the bards of other days sat, with their harps, and poured forth the united legend of love or of war :-the scenes which romance has pictured in vivid colouring, and about which, even to us who live in these distant times, poetry has thrown an undying charm :— "On a rock, whose haughty brow Frowns o'er old Conway's foaming flood, Rob'd in the sable garb of woe, With haggard eyes, the poet stood (Loose his beard, and hoary hair Stream'd, like a meteor, to the troubled air), And with a Master'shand. and Prophet's fire, Struck the deep sorrows of his lyre." Objections are made to this grand project. All undertakings are more or less assailed, and the best are often obstructed in the greatest degree. We shall, perhaps, be told that the bridge over the Severn is "impracticable;" but such an asser- tion may now be laughed to scorn. Costly it may be, and the rich results of the scheme will justify a very large expenditure but impracticable it is not. It was well observed by a London contemporary, on a recent occasion, in reference to a supposed impracticability The insurmountable' in- separable'—' hopeless' difficulties which have been so gravely predicated hitherto, seem at length to have followed the fate of most auguries touching physical impossibilities, where there is so much of knowledge, experience, capital, and spirit a-field, to encounter and to conquer them, as are now en- listed in the service of railway invention." With the Menai Bridge, sometimes called the eighth wonder of the world, and which some of the people of the United States have declared to be worth a voyage from America only to see it; and' with the great works already in existence, to say nothing of the almost daily advances of engineering science, the notion of impracticability may well be left out of the question. Such an undertaking, then, challenges the warm support of every individual connected with Mon- mouthsbire and South Wales. Beneficial to every district through which it passes, it will be espe- cially so to our locality. Monmouth and Newport will have, as it were, at their gates, a magnificent; new high road into Western England. Visions of increased and improved trade, of flourishing agri- culture and mining, of augmented wealth, of new means of enjoyment and the ability to make use of them, arise before us; not as the floating dreams of a too ardent imagination, but as the results of sober judgment and even of arithmetical calcula- tion. Various other lines, of importance to this part of the kingdom, are before the public. One of these is the Chepstow, Forest of Dean, and Gloucester Railway a most judicious peoject. supported by some Corinthian pillars of property; and the prospectus of which, in another column of this paper, will be read with much interest. The Great Welsh Junction" was originally intended to extend from Bangor to Swansea, simply to continue the Midland and Southern lines; but, on account of the partial rejection of the South Wales line, this Company now propose greatly to extend their operations. Taking a double departure from Bangor and Port Dynllaen, the line is to tduch Carnarvon, Harlech, and Dolgelly, reaching Welshpool, and i going on to Shrewsbury. It is to communicate, 1 directly or by branches, with Ludiow, Ross, Glou- cester, and Monmouth; and is intended to cross the Severn by a bridge at Stone Bench; while it j will furnish a road to Swansea, by Chepstow, i Newport, and Cardiff. Probably the Liverpool; and Bristol line will lead to an abandonment of the t most eastern portion of this project. It would be i easy, however, so to arrange, as to prevent any jj clashing, either with the South Wales or Liverpool i lines; and that being done, this line would afford •< another great means of communication of value 1 and importance, by which North and South Wales « would be more closely and beneficially connected and fresh facilities afforded for the route between Ireland and London while the slate districts would r have enlarged and improved markets opened to ° them. Then the "Worcester and South Wales June- t tion" is projected to commence at the city of Wor- J cester, and pass through Malmesbury and Ledbury, r and near Newent, to Ross. Here it will meet the '1 South Wales line and the Monmouth and Hereford j line, for both of which the Acts have been ob- 1 tained and will thus complete a direct main line J from South Wales to Worcester, where there is access at once to Birmingham, to Staffordshire, and to the Midland and northern parts of England. i The Vale of N eath" is quite a pet line which, r though inexpensive, will connect some of the richest spots and hives of industry in Glamorganshire, with important outlets and great markets. V Besides these, we see in contemplation also, the I Gloucester, Aberystwith, and Central Wales? Railway," which is to pass through Ross, and N thus to communicate with the Worcester and South t Wales Junction line. t; There is also the Welsh Midland," which is intended to be connected with some English lines, g and ranks high amongst the foremost projects of the day. £ But whatever may be the success of these un- n dertakings, the Bristol and Liverpool Junction "P ssesses a high and prominent claim upon the < attention and support of all Wales,, and of this part of the country in particular.
LOCAL L'TELLIGENUE. *
LOCAL L'TELLIGENUE. MAIL TIME.-The following alterations as toa the arrival and departure of mails, at our post office, will com-11 mence on Monday next:— a The London mail, from Gloucester, will leave Newport, fort' Pembroke, at 6 22 am.; returning to Newport at 6 38 p m. IS The mail from Bristol will leave Newport, for Swansea, at c 12 17 p. m.j; returning to Newport at 12 43 p.m. 11 The mail from Abergavenny will arrive at Newport, at 5*' 45 p.ni.: and leave at 7 a.m. c I ithe mail from Tredegar will arrive at Newport, at 5 20 p.m. ;,f] and leave at 7 30 a.m. c
NEWPORT CATTLE M ARKRT— WI-I>VRSDAY,…
NEWPORT CATTLE M ARKRT— WI-I>VRSDAY, AUOUST27. 0 Price per lb. to sink the offal. s. d. s. d. Beasts 0 5Jto 0 6 Sheep 06 ..0 6J "T Calves 00..06 c Pigs (per score) 7 6 8 3 v The market this week was well attended with stock, particu larly sheep, as to numbers and quality. The lamb season having 1 come nearly to a close, none made their appearance. Almost 1 the whole of the sheep were disposed of. There appeared some r excellent fat cattle from Ireland, as well as some of good quality k from the neighbouring moors, most of which found customers. <= The pig market was rather more limited than of late, and less t business in that kind of stock than usual. Good fresh steers ] and heifers were in demand. We regret to state that a fine lad, a son of Air. Howard, of the New Market in this town, whilst driving cattle 1 from St. Melions, on horseback, was thrown, in consequence of one of the cows turning suddenly round, causing the horse to shy, by which the lad sustained a concussion of the brain. He was brought to Newport in a state of insensibility; but, under the assiduous and skilful care of Mr. Jones, the sjif- leer is recovering. LOCAL RAILWAYS,—Mr. Morris, and his staff ot surveyors, have been busily employed during the week, taking sections of the South Wales line, in this neighbourhood- The gentlemen employed on the Newport and Pontypool line have also been "pegging;" and the Hon. Mr. Fitzmaurice, and other leading directors of the N ewport and Hereford pi'o* ject, have gone over the range of the Monmouthshire Canal property, during the last few days. 1 he intelligence and spirit of the board of direction of this most important railway, augur well for the increased facilities ot an extended and prosperous trade in this district. NEWPORT AND SOUTH ALES BENEFIT CLUB.—This society held its first anniversary on Tuesday last, at the Wextbrd and Kinsale Arms, Commercial-street, when the whole of the members, with several friends, sat down to dinner The repast, which was sumptuous, and which affordedi abundant proof of the excellent catering of the respected host and hostess, Mr.and Mrs.opritt, having been freely enjoyed, the cloth was removed, and the usual toasts were cordially and heartily drank. Several excellent songs were introduced, and the evening was spent m great conviviality till nine o'clock, when the company broke up, much pleased with their first annual meeting. We nave heard that this society is conducted upon such principle^, and governed by such rules, as are likely to conduce to its permanent success. NARROW ESCAPE.—On Saturday evening last, as some men were employed in unloading the Screw steamer whilst letting the tram down the rail to the stage, four of th (t men got on it to ride down, Davis who was at the winch, in cautiously let the tram go at a furious rate. In its descent, it jumped off the rail, seriously injuring one of the men, whose head was severely cut, and his body bruised in various places, he is, however, getting better, under the care of Mr. Hawkins Precautions have been taken to prevent the recurrence of such an accident.