Monmouthshire Merlin

TO CORRESPONDENTS. Unauthenticated announcer,tents of Births, Marriages and Deaths, will not be inserted. We were hncxed by some vile Ishmaelite last week, with a fabricated marriage, and ill return for the favour, Ice hope the writer may live a life of single blessedness" allithe rest of his days, or marry a Mrs.-Caudle. The Letter of a Merchant of Newport is received. The l.etter of Mr. George Williams exceeds all reasonable bounds: it must be curtailed to be admissible.

u TUlES OF HIGH WATER. AT NEWPORT. HIGH WATKK DEPTH AT DAVS" WORN. EVEN. DOCK GATE OCTOBER H. M. H. M| FT. IN. 5, Sunday 8 42 9 T 31 6 Monday 9 19 9 39 29 8 7. "Wesday 9 59 10 24 27 5 8, Wednesday 10 48 11 20 24 11 9, Thursday 11 30 0 2 23 3 t0.Friday. 1 50 1 42 23 5 11, Saturday 2 24 3 6 25 6

WEEKLY CALENDAR. Oct. 5.—Twentieth Sunday after Trinity. Lessons for the Morning Service, Joel 2, Mark 8. Evening Service, Micah 6, 2 Corinthians 4. 10.—Oxford and Cambridge Michaelmas Term begins, n.-Old Michaelmas Day. MOON'S AGE—First Quarter, Oct. 8th, 31m. after 11 morn.

LIFE IN THE SLAVE STATES OF NORTH AMERICA. THE forcible suppression of the" True Ametican" paper by the inhabitants of Lexington, Kentucky, harmonizes well with the proceedings of the Southern," respecting Mexico and Texas, and pre- sents a delightful view of the liberty" enjoyed in that portion of the States For a man to advocate anti-slavery views there, is an unpardonable crime. He might violate some of the most sacred of the moral obligations with impunity, but to attack the domestic institutions" of the South, is not to be tolerated. American liberty is illustrated by order- L him, even in violation of their own boasted constitution," to discontinue his publication and when that is refused, his property is seized, packed up, and forwarded iuto another state, and he is threatened with its destruction and the loss of his own life, if he resist. And this outrage is perpe- trated when the injured party is in a state of ill- health, and increasing feebleness. It is worthy of remark that this is one of the very mildest manifestations of the pro-slavery spirit. Merely to put a stop to a man's business, and to re- move his property without injuring it, or molesting his person, though he had dared to make spirited re- monstrance and even express defiance,is marvellously v moderate, and almost leads to a hope that the South- erns, essentially bad as they are, have begun to im- prove. The wonder is that they did not set fire to the printing-office and burn the property to ashes, for this has often been the punishment of abolition- ism, and that at a very recent period. The wonder :is, that the offending Editor was not tarred and fea- thered, burnt alive, or shot, or at the very least, pre- cipitated into some river, to take his chance of escape, like the reputed witches of olden time. It redounds to the honour of Mr. Clay, the victim in this case, that he courageously attended the first meeting of the parties who originated the outrage and that on receiving the insolent mandate to dis- continue his paper, he hesitated not, in his written reply, to denounce their conduct as base and dis- honourable," and themselves as traitors to the laws and constitution," to assure them of his burning contempt," and to bid those who communicated the tyrnts order to tell their secret conclave of cow- '«*fdly assassins, that he would not obey it." And while he thus bearded the monster in its den, he is to be commended at the same time for his prudence in preventing his friends from endangering life or peace,by any resistance to the subsequent enforcement of Lynch Law, upon his offending types and papers. Surely the late candidate for the presidency may blush at the contrast between himself and his relative, who has endured this outrage from his friends, and those who carry out the vatious theories which he holds. Condemnation of these proceedings might appear superfluous here, where no difference of opinion can prevail respecting them; but it is the province of right to lift up its voice against wrong, at however great a distance and we ought at least to express our sympathy with a brother journalist under op- pression, though that may be all that we cau do. But the voice of indignant reprobation ought to be incessantly lifted up against these savages, who are continually inflicting robbery, imprisonment, and death,on the advocates of truth and justice, and who, in this case, were only prevented by his forbearance from perpetrating similar crimes, since their written declaration was, He shall not publish an abolition paper here and this we affirm at the risk, be it of his blood, or our own, or both." And these are the men who encouraged Texas to rebel against Mexico, because the latter prohibited slavery and who are ready now to go to war against that country, in order to carry out their darling project of associating in their national union, the hand of vagabonds of which the Texlan population mainly consists One question"(says a living writer upon this sub- ject, on another occasion) to Europe, or such parts of it as this may ever reach. Is it creditable that a resent from such a country as this should be re- ceived by any government, except on the same kind of terms as a messenger from the King of the Canni- bal Island ? Will any man, royalist or republican, legitimate or lazzarone, risk his personal character on affirming that the region where things of this kind are originated, does, or by possibility can come within the pale of national law, or is any thing but a horde of robbers, bearing the caput lupinum, and to be put down,whenever providence, in its goodness, shall give the power. Take the worst of the bad governments of Europe, and see what splendid virtue it is, in com- parison of these nests of felony, under the abused t: Ie of republics." t

THE SPIRIT IN WHICH POLITICS SHOULD BE CULTIVATED. THE lively author of Six Thousand Miles Ram- ble through the United States," in his off-hand way, observes, it is the duty of every man in a free country to be a politician." Our object is to shew how this may be done, without breaking through that spirit of friendship which should ever characterise mutual intercourse. The fundamental cause of the ascerbities which prevail in political affairs, appears to us to be the non-recognition of mutual rights, or, in other words, "oliiical bigotry; which, in fact, is strictly analo- gous with bigotry in religious matters. There are minor causes, such as irritability of temper, the excitement of particular occasions, the misunderstandings which are apt to arise as to mat- ters of fact, personal differences among leading men, &c. but the cause we have stated, is, in our opinion, the chief. Let a man acknowledge, not merely in words, but heartily and sincerely, that another man has just the same right as he has to form an independent conviction, and to carry itout, and let him act in the spirit of that acknowledg- ment when he comes into contact with those who differ from him, and political bitterness will, to a very considerable degree, subside. What is it that Makes so many of our landowners and wealthy men unpopular in the estimation of their tenants ",and tradesmen, just in proportion as these tenants possess intelligence and self-respect but the as- sumptipn of the former to control the opinions and acts of the latter Remove the coercion, and the sense of oppression (which is incieasing, and ^vhich, as intelligence progresses, must increase,) will cease. The same argument, of course, applies to the relations of employer and woikman and, in short, to every other in which influence of any kind is possessed by one individual or class over another, and is sought to be exercised in opposition to-the free will of the weaker party. Nor is it in only these more formal manifestations that the spirit of political bigotry is to be observed. We are all liable to it, and apt to indulge it almost impercep- tibly to ourselves, when we are offended with another man because he does not think with us because he is impervious to our argument, we are guilty of indulging this unsuitable spirit. Another considerable cause of the bitterness, is the disposition, too common to all men, to impute improper motives to those who differ from them. Many who fully recognise the rights of others, nevertheless condemn them as acting from unsuit- able mptives. In too many cages, unfortunately, j such motives are too obvious, but they are frequently imputed without foundation. In very many cases, in which men are suspected of improper motives, it may be found on calm investigation, that they err rather from ignorance. Political information is so little diffused, that is, in a systematic form, that the great majority of those who take part in politics, necessarily act upon very imperfect know- ledge. As intelligence progresses, not only will political science be made prominent among the higher branches ol study, but on that wider scale, in which objections might arise as to the inculca- tion of particular theories—we mean in our schools generally—the facts upon which such theories, as well as the course to be taken on passing questions, must be based, will be regularly communicated. And in proportion as facts are known, the differ- ences existing in the community will greatly di- minish, and from that circumstance alone, a more friendly spirit will prevail. The course, therefore, which should be taken by every man who laments the prevalence of political animosity, is not to withdraw from politics altogether, as some wcll- meaning, but weakly-judging, individuals would, which is absurd nor to sacrifice principle, which is which is absurd-nor to sacrifice principle, which is wicked but to advocate his own principles in a candid and liberal manner, and to diffuse what he believes to be truth, among those around him. The firmest adherence to what the judgment approves is perfectly compatible with the most liberal spirit, to those who hold different views; and he is the best friend to truth—which is what all are, or ought to be seeking—who, without compromising his views of it, recognises really and practically in others, the same rights which he claims for himself.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. THE CYMREIGYDDION CAMPAIGN.—With the letters of this week, the hostilities which have shaken half the county to its centre, must close, at least for the present. At all events, we take upon ourselves to proclaim an armistice, in the hope that, in winter quarters, the respective belligerents will philosophically consider the foiiy of war and the blessings of peace. It is melancholy to reflect, that an active part in public discussion, and a feeling oi bitter enmity with all who entertain different opinions, are. so often observed to co-exist, that in many minds they appear as necessarily identified this has been particutatly observable in the Cymreigyddion controversy, and many asperities and personalities have crept into our columns, chiefly during our absence in London, on which, we hope, the writers, in cooler moments, would wish the recording spirits of the press had dropped, tears and blotted them out for ever. We have this week accumulations of lore, chietly from the pens of leuan (h-ys." A Lover of the Bards." lenan Merthyr Tydfil," '• Iar Mon "A South Wales Collier," and others, that would at least form a number of the New Monthly Magazine, and, by far, outstrip the disposable space of a weekly paper, p (rticuiariy in the pre- sent brisk times. These valuable M.S.S. shall be taken as much care of as Railway scrip, or may be had by parties producing a proper title. NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET—WEDNESDAY, 0 GT I Price per lb. to sink the offal. d. s. d. Beasts. 0 5 to 0 6 Sheep 0 0.. 0 6 Calves 0 0 0 6J Pigs (per score) 8 0.. 8 6 The market, this week, was well supplied with all kinds of stock, more particularly Welsh ewes, which appeared in great numbers, and met a ready sale at good prices. Fat beasts ruled a shade lower than of late-all the fat sheep appeared to have met customers early in the day. The pig market was well supplied, and a good business done. Several horses ap- peared—those of the cob sort met customers at good prices. Several vessels arrived with very superior stock from Ireland after market hours,which, we are informed, will remain for the next market day. NEWPORT DISPENSARY.—At the monthly meeting of Directors, held at this Institution, on Wednesday, October 1st; the Rev. Edward Hawkins, Vicar, in the chair, further receipts in support of the charity, amounting to £ 2s., were reported per Treasurer. Monthly Renort, ending Sept. 30. Undercare.Sept.lst. 78 Admitted since 100 178 Cured 84 Relieved 13 Died. 2 Under care at present 79 178 K. F. W OOLLETT, Surgeon. Great Dock-street, Oct. 1st, 1845. CHEPSTOW, FOREST OF DEAN, AND GLOU- CESTER JUNCTION1 RAILWAY.—So high in public opinion does this railway stand, that, we are informed, there were not 200 forfeited shares out of30,00i); and that the deposits were paid to the bankers with a promptness few Railways can boast of. WELSH SOUTH MIDLAND, OR, CHEPSTOW, FOREST OF DEAN, AND GLOUCESTER JUNCTION RAILWAY Ex- TENSION.—We understand that upwards of 180.000 applica- tions for shares in this Company were made in ei^ht days from the prospectus appearing in the newspapers. As a preference will no doubt be given to local applicants, we would advise our friends to be on the alert. We hear that Mr. Gravatt and his staff of surveyors are upon the line, making the necessary parliamentary survey. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—Another of the frightful effects produced by the reckless conduct of those entrusted with the charge of the locomotive engines on the Canal Com- pany's roads, occurred on Friday last. A gentleman and his friend, from Cardiff, were proceeding near the Court y-bella Machine, Newport, in a gig, when the horse (a high-spirited anima!) took fright at the sudden Vesuvius-like belchings of a locomotive, and ran away with uncontrollable fury. The con- sequence was, that one of the gentlemen was thrown out of the gig, and sustained a compound fracture of his legs, and sundry contusions in fad, lie was at first considered to be dead, and was, in an almost lifeless state, immediately con- veyed to Court y-bella Cottage, the residence of Mr. Morgan, the Company's agent. Mr. Morgan immediately sent for J. Brewer, Esq., surgeon, who, with his usual skill, resuscitated the patient, and reduced the fractures. The sufferer was ulti- mately conveyed from Mr. Morgan's residence to his own, at Cardiff.-Only a few days ago, a man, employed by Mr. Moses Scard, lost his life near the same place, through the horse l e was driving in a cart, taking fright, it is supposed, from the unnecessary forcing the steam, and the whistling noise thereby occasioned, on one of the locomotives then passing. We trust the Canal Company will see [the necessity of putting some stringent measures in force, to compel the engine-men to make less unnecessary noise, by preventing uncalled-for steam-whistling on their tram-roads. It will be seen that Mr. Hawkes, teacheu of languages, &c., a gentleman of great ability in his profession and whose system of tuition gives uniform satisfaction to his numerous pupils, again avails himself of our advertising columns, in order to secure professional engagements in this town.—bee Adv. ENLARGEMENT OF THE OBSERVER."—During the past six months The Observer" has given an epitome of Railway information, many of the articles original, and nut attainable by any other journal. With a view to extend such authenti cated information more in detail, Mr. Clement purposes IN- CREASING THE SIZE OF "THE OBSERVER" TO THAT OF THE TIMES." This important enlargement will take place the last Sunday in October, without any in- crease of price, which will remain at 6d. The Observer" is regularly published at o o'clock on Sunday mornings. The Monday's edition, which is best adapted for readers abroad and country subscribers, is published at 4 o'clock every Monday morning. All railway advertisements inserted in both Sunday aud Monday editions of "The Observer" at one charge, which will insure a most extensive publicity in town and country.- Observer Office, 169, Strand. UNREGARDED TRIFLES.—A correspondent assures us that on the occasion of letting out the water in the canal, between Newport and Nantyglo, the oilier day, no less a quantity than sixty tons ot bar and rail iron, in various places belonging to Messrs. Bailey, was picked up, and which, since the last occasion of cleansing the canal, six years ag-o, muot have been, from time to time, lost by accident." Some idea may be formed of the extent of our commercial interests, and the value of the harvest, from the mere gleanings Taken at £6. per ton, these leazings (if we may so express it) amount to £360! ATTEMPTED SUICIDE BY A Cow.-On Wed- nesday last, a fine cow was heing driven over Newport Bridge to our markets on reaching about the centre, having/perhaps, some prescience of the fate that awaited it, it Jooked^round ra- ther wildly, perceived a certain fat butcher approaching, and, with a sudden bound, absolutely cleared the parapet, in line sporting style, and, unhurt, reached the waters of the Usk, fortunately, as the tide began to ebb. A boat was instantly manned and put oft' from one of our steamers, and a rope was soon thrown round the horns and head of the animal, which, after some short time, was safely hauled ashore. We under- stand that a promise of beef-steaks only was the reward of the active sailors from the owner of the animal. On Sunday last, C-2 was collected in Malpas Church, towards the fund now in course of collection for the sufferers from the late conflagration in Canada. A liberal collection was also made in St. Woollos Church for the same purpose. CAERLEON. On Friday last, a meeting, composed of the m.?nn?pSPfCtableHin-hab^antsof Caerieon, took place, for the Funds fo S' T8 the beSt means of "king the necessary Rev D TonesE^ "T • durin»r th« vear. The L Sri 1. Chr'' a-ndT- Wal1 and W.Jenkins, been accornnlished last* W lat "rcumstances the object had been accomplished last year whereupon, after some observa- tions from these gentlemen, Messrs Tnlm I i -M and Mr. George Daniell malster j n 'r 1 subsrrintions tn e aPPf)'»ted to collect subscriptions to defray the expenses of properly li<rhtin» the town for the ensuing twelve months. \Ve undersold there .« every prospect of the subscriptions beino- f"lt adeaUa e o the proper enlightenment of the ancient city." POST OFFICE. USK. ALTERATION MAIlS. LETTERS TO BOX CT Pontypool 5H. 20m„ A.M. Newport and Bristol 2H. 45M., P.M. J"' Monmouth, Ragland.Glou-' cester, Chepstow, and 30M., p m. fiH iiM n„ Loodon } OH. JOM., P.M. LETTERS FROM ARRIVAL AT USK. DELIV. IN USK. Pontypool 5H. 45M., P.M. 7H. 30M., P.M. Newport and Bristol 9H. OM., A,M. 10H. OM., A.M. ftlooinouth,RaglaDd,Chep- ■tow, Gloucester, sod >6«. 20M., A.M, 7H, 30M., A.M, London c* y I

PRESENTATION OF PLATE. In a former number of the MERLIN we intimated that several of the directors and friends of the Newport Disnensary, im pressed with grateful feelings for the indomitable zeal and untiring energies of Mr, Williams, its hon. secretary, whereby that most valuable institution has been raised from a state bordering on extinction, to vigour and prosperity, had resolved to present that gentleman with a testimonial co.nmemorated of his philanthropy and good works in the hallowed cause of charity, which promise salutary fruits for years to come On Wednesday last, the presentation of two massive and elegantly-finished silver salvers to Mr. Williams, took place at the Town Court. On this interesting occasion, the meeting was more select than numerous; several ladies honoured the court with their presence, and we noticed a few of the most influential gentlemen of this part of the county. The Rev. Edward Hawkins, the accomplished and much- esteemed vicar of St. Woolos, who had been chairman of the meeting at which the testimonial was first proposed, was called to preside, and the rev. gentleman went through the proceedings of the day with feeling and effect. It was very gratifying to behold an estimable divine, the highest object of whose life is charity, presenting a tribute, accompanied by the outpourings of a heart fraught with the best attributes of our nature, and estimating the merits of him who, under the blessings of Providence, has been the means of giving stability to an institution whereby an incalculable amount of human suffering may be remedied, and human life saved—whereby the seared heart is soothed, and the languishing parent—the protector of a poor family, is restored to his wife and his helpless offspring. I It was a circumstance calculated to have a salutary moral influence, to witness a public benefactor thus receiving a token of regard and gratitude. We congratulate Mr. Williams on the event, and hope that the institution which he has fostered may largely expandin the sphere of usefulness, and that the drooping sufferer may never seek its aid in vain. The Rev. E. Hawkins, on taking the chair, said, I did not expect to have the honour of performing the duty I am now called upon to discharge in the proceedings of the day, which, I feel persuaded, would have been much more effectually per- formed by others. However, I do so, at your solicitation, and with the greater satisfaction, as I am assured of a favourable heaving. I cannot but congratulate the present meeting, and, indeed, the town at large, upon the different position in which the S L wport Dispensary now is, when compared with what it was two or three years since. (Cheers.) All must admit the great importance of such an institution, and the benign advantages it is calculated to confer upon the suffering'sons of the human race. At the time to which I allude it was in a state of abso- lute insolvency, and little hopes were entertained of being ena- bled to raise it from its state of prostration. It is now, how- ever, growing prosperous, and extending the circle of its utility. This awakened interest in behalf of a charity which affords such extensive relief to the pour around us, we cannot but hail with pleasure and thankfulness but, in the satisfac- tion we feel at this increased spirit of benevolence and philan- thropy, we cannot lose sight of the means by which it has been directed Lo this institution; we cannot but appreciate the zeal, cl1rrgy, and perseverance which a gentleman now present has shown, who voluntarily engaged to take the management of it, when its doors were about to be closed against the calls of humanity—(cheers )—and who has left no effort untried to bring it to its present prosperous and efficient position. We are this day met to acknowledge our deep sense of the services he has rendered to the Newport Dispensary, and to offer him a substantial proof of our approbation and regard. Meetings of this sort are, we believe, generally pleasing, as well to those who present, as to those who receive, honourable testimonials and feelings creditable to our nature, are, at such times, awakened. Although rewards of this kind may be sometimes bestowed, for zeal and energy exerted on subjects strictly con- nected with worldly interests, aud we cannot find fault with such acts, still in the present case there can be no alloy of this kind to our mutual pleasure—when we are met together to record our esteem and grateful feelings for our valued friend's exertions in the sacred cause of charity. (Appiause.) And it is, sir, (addressing Mr. Williams,) I assure you, a satisfaction to me to present you with the testimonial before us, of the deep sense we have of the value of your services, in raising the Newport Dispensary to its present efficient and prosperous state—a testimonial, we would hope, in some degree, worthy of the cause—and expressive, I am sure you wiirbelieve, of our state—a testimonial, we would hope, in some degree, worthy of the cause—and expressive, I am sure you wiirbelieve, of our esteem and approval; and, sir, while I douut not the possession of it will be a token to you of that regard, the cause for which it was given will be still dearer to your heart; and it will be an incitement, as often as it is seen, to devote your talents and zeal to the same holy cause, whenever occasion may occur. I cannot but express, in connection with this day's proceeding, my earnest hope that the increased spirit of benevolence and charity, which, we trust, has been vivified amongst us, will not be allowed to subside; and that, especially, the interest which has been shown towards this institution will be kept up and uniformly sustained-that we shall not allow the result of those efforts which we have met to acknowledge and reward, to decay and sink, but that our support and assistance to this most valu- able charity will be continued and extended; and, sir, though we now treely present this testimonial to you, in acknowledg- ment of your past valuable services, you will, I know, appre- ciate the motives which prompted the bestowment of this gift, even more than the testimonial itself; and such a consi- deration on your part will prevent, what we should exceedingly regret, the withdrawal of your fostering care from the institu- tion—(cheers)—and we trust, not tired of doing good, you will continue to assist, with that zeal and perseverance which have hitherto characterised you, in maintaining the efficiency and usefulness of the Newport Dispensary. (Cheers.) The elegant testimonial having been presented to Mr. Williams, that gentleman spoke as follows:— I can assure you, fciir, that I rise with no small degree of emotion, deeply impressed, as I am, with a sense of the appro- val of my exertions on behalf of our Dispensary, by those sup- porters of it, who have been pleased to evince the same by the handsome testimonial which vou. on their behalf, have pre- sented to me, in terms so kind and gratifying. Conscious as I am of my inadequacy to express the feelings which this event has excited in my bosom, I can only request that you will believe they are in unison with the kindness and liberality of my friends. (Cheers.) During the period of my office, as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, which commenced nearly three years ago, I have been enabled, firstly, to overcome the difficulties,—and, subsequently, to improve the resources, of the institution, through an extended subscription list, which will be published, as heretofore, in the annual report. I, however, attribute that confidence, which has been placed in the Dis, pensary by its numerous supporters, mainly to the talents, attention, and benevolence of my friend, Mr. Rt. F. Wooliett, our surgeon, and I shall ever consider that the success of my humble efforts has been principally attained through his judicious and humane treatment, not only at the Dispensary, but at their own homes, of the numerous objects of charity recommended by the subscribers. (Cheers.) In conclusion, I beg, sir, to render my very sincere and proper acknowledgments to all the subscribers, for the manner in which they have been pleased to second and support the Dispensary Committee Minute of the 4th Dec. last, and to assure you of the senti- ments of gratitude with which your conduct has inspired me, in thus carrying out their wishes. (Much cheering.) A vote of thanks to the Chaiiman having been moved by Phillip Jones, Esq., R. J. Blewitt, Esq., M.P., rose to second the proposition. The hon. gentleman said—I hope I may be permitted, in thus seconding the proposition, just submitted to the meeting, to avail myself of this opportunity of saying how highly I value the great and eminently useful services which Mr. Williams has rendered to the Newport Dispensary. I have long known Mr. Williams, and I never knew a more honourable, upright, and straightforward gentleman in my life; and I am sure it must be a source of sincere gratification to all who can sympathise with the destitute and sufring portion of the inhabitants of this town, to know that his zeal and talents have been exerted, and 1 trust, will continue to be exercised, on behalf of the Newport Dispensary. (Cheers.) W S Caytwri^ht, Esq., said he had acted in the capacity of treasurer to the "testimonial fund, and had done so with the greater pleasure and satisfaction, knowing that Mr. Williams, a gentleman for whom he entertained the greatest esteem, was the person upon whom the contemplated honour was to be conferred. The Mayor proposed a vote ot thanks to the resident SHT7 geon, Mr. Wooliett, for his zealous attention to the arduous duties of his situation, and the uniformly kind consideration for the poor, evinced by that gentleman. The proposition was seconded by Mr. Hodgkinson, and unanimously carried. Mr. R. Wooliett, in acknowledging the compliment passed upon him, said he had no idea when lie came to the meeting of being thus honoured. He had been connected with the Dis- pensary from its formation to the present time, and therefore had had abundant opportunities of observing how it had suc- ceeded from time to time; and from his experience and obser- vation, he really considered that it could not have been in existence at the present time, but for Mr. Williams who had manifested the most ardent zeal and untirino- perseverance in the promotion of its interests and surely he might avail him- self of this opportunity, to express to Mr. Williams the sincere and heartfelt thaaits of, the numbers of poor people in the town, who had obtained relief in their sickness and distress by' means of his charitable and philanthropic exertions. (Cheers.) This closed the business of the meeting.

ABEUGAVENNY. The cattle at the fair on the 25th ult. weT £ not so numerous as we have seen in former years, but the greater- portion of the stock was in very prime condition. Good bul- locks fetched a high price, and sold readily. In consequence of sheep having been sought for home for many weeks past, the number penned was comparatively small as compared with the September fairs of past years. Not many good horses, and the few that were there sold at good prices. Poor horses could not be got off at any price. There were several large lots of cheese sold, at from 56s. to 66". The Great Eastern and Western Railway being the line of road that will most conduce to the prosperity of Abergavenny, the spirited tradesmen of that town are all on the >)ui vive to advance the interest of the company. One of their number has published an address, in which our fellow- townsmen are earnestly called upon, to give all their influence to the Great Eastern and Western line, as the one which will most benefit the town and locality. On the 24th nit., the half-yearly association of the Churches and Congregations of th^Jndependent denomi- nation, connected with the English part of the county of Mon- mouth, was held in the Independent Chapel, Abergavenny. A service was held on the previous evening, when Mr. Gillman, ofNewport, preached. Mr. Griffiths, of Merthyr, and Mr. Loader, of Monmouth, preached in the morning and evening of Wednesday. Several other ministers of the county took 1 part in the various services of the day.

CHEPSTOW. His Grace the Duke of Beaufort, tho Marquess of Worcester, and suite, passed through this town on Wednes- day last, en roofer Badminton. Last week, the inhabitants of Chepstow were surprised by the appearance, in the streets, of a gentleman of gigantic stature, who, on inquiry, proved to be Mr. John O'Connell son of the celebrated Daniel O'Connell. This gentleman'is on a visit to the Rev. Dr. Brown, V.A. of Wales. He stands six feet three inches, and is one of the finest figures I that can be conceived, with a very open countenance, and a face that at once proclaims his origin. Of course, he is an object of attention when he appears abroad.

CARDIFF. This evening, a most important meeting of the KK Cf f W'U b?,heId a report of which, toge- in our next addresB 0,1 the subject, shall appear WAIN TBEODA HORTICULTURAL Snow.—On Wednesday last, or .tT tXh,bm0" Was *«> .Mp*ci0U8 nHuquee, erected for .he pui pose, ,n front of ,he Three Elm, Inn, UVn Treoda. r w'vT r pr° ,m0Sl Pr°l,itiou«. ""<1 the sho.v was name, ous,}, and respectably attende.-l. Several omnibuses, laden with n„tiSnn Car'!iff' Were ,h< alio the principal MI. Hi.rnr t" Thft m.rqaee beauti- fj'ly decordted, and me dev,,es WPrd cleV(Ji, tastL.fu||y exe- cuted. 1 he flower* were of the most choice description but o<AiDg to a visit from Mr.J<,ost the previous nioht.manvof tliem ^ad ril,her 3 appearance. The fruit wal of IheW qua- 0 Iny, „ were also the vegetables, some ot which were 0: gigantic growth. At five o Hoik the exhibition closed; and the fruit, flowers, and vegetables, were sold and distributed tn the rom- pany. An excellent dinner was served in th" lou* room of the mn, by Mr. Lewis, 1, e:i about foitv genome-, did ample jus- tIce 10 the good lb '.g. provided for the occasion. Alter dinner, Mr. Lit kvan\ chairman, gave the usual lovsl toasts; »nd then, assisted by Mr. Thompson, Mr. Morrell and Mr..1. H. Davis, proceeded to award the piizes. After which the festivity was kept up till a late hour.

The Stamp-office at Paris has been thrown into great com- motion by the sudden arrest of M. Lassere the superintendent and store-keeper, who is said to have for a lona time sent out stamps, without accounting for them, to the amount of 2000 francs a-day. The Madrid Gazette announces the arrival at Madrid of Mr. Brunei, and a party of English engineers who are to carry on the works in the nortu of Spain railways Her Majesty, Prince Alhert, and the Royal children, after an abienee of upwards of three months returned to Windsor Castle, from Osborne house, on Thursday The stay of the Court at Uinasor is expected to be until February next. PORT OF GLOUCKSTKR.— In consequence of the increasing trade of tins port, the Lords Commissioners ofher Majesty's Trpasury have, on the memorial of the merchants and traders of Gloucester, been pleased to sanction en addition to the establishment of the Customs, of two clerks in the long room, two searchers and landing waiters. and eleven inferior officel s. In addition to which, a general advance of salaries has taken place. „ SCULLING MATCH VOIT THE CTIAMPIOXSHIP.—Yesterdsy, a sculling match for £ 200, and the cb,mpiunship came off about two miles above Eastham, between Claspcr of Newcastle-upon- Tyne, and Carroll, of Liverpool. The betting upon both was three to one. The match, which was won bv Clasper, excited great interest.- Tivei-pont Times, EXTTTICTION OP A BULUT AFTER THIRTY YEARS LODG- MKNT^On Monday, Mr. Hilfry Jlill, surgeon of this citv ex- tracted, with much cure and skill from the hand of James "Hull, Pp'vSFnn t? Am,re"' s !'ansh' Ta musket ball, which he re- w ♦ i I memorable 18tn of June, 1815, in the battle of ei°; ^eral previous attempts had proved unsuccessful. Hull was a soldier m the second battalion of the 71r<l fnnt com- r,vdt!;?,ColT11!arri" f tmee quarters of an ounce, and is deeply indented on one side, owing to its having struck the trigger-guard, or some portion of the musket, before it lodged in Hull's hand. He was level- ling hir, pipee at the time he received the bullet, which glancing down the barrel, penetrated the back of his hand, and lodged in the palm, from whouee it was extracted. It is partly in- crusted with a bony deposit, which has become firmly attached to it during its long lodgment of more than 30 years Hull has a pension of 6d. a-day, a very inadequate recompense for the loss of the use of one hand to a man who has no other means of living but by his labour, and the extreme pain which he has received from the wound at frequent intervals ever since it V, as inflicted.— ITormter Chronicle,. GRANTING LEASES.—On Wednesday last, an Act of last session, called "An Act to facilitate the granting of certain Leases," came into force. Leases for lands and tenements may now be made on a very small piece of parchment. The sche- dules of forms annexed to the act shew the art of leo:a! con- densation. Payment for leases under the act is to be made in reference to the skill displayed, and not according- to the extent of the instrument. By an act of last year, a deed need not be indented" at the top, and the usual expression this inden- ture" has been changed to "this deed." SINGULAR RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—Some passengers on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway had a narrow escape from death or mutilation, on Saturday night. The night-train from Edinburgh carried a long and powerful shaft of iron which during the progress of the train had gradually slung round, so as to project across the line. The night-train from Glasgow, when about a mile to the westward of Falkirk, which the other train had just left, caught the projecting rod with such Violence as to carry it away and n[hen the train was stopped to ascer- tain the result of the collision, the iron rod was found to have entered the front of one of the second -class carriages, penetra- ting through several of the compartments, an inch^or two above the heads of the passengers REMARKABLE OPERATION.—A joiner, working at a glass window, was struck by a fragment of glass in the right eye, and called Dr. Lencir to examine the organ. The cornea was divided at its inner third by a vertical wound, encroaching, | above and below, upon the sclerotica; from the superior angle of this division protruded a small portion of the iris and of the ciliary ligament; further on, touching the upper lid, the sur- geon felt distinctly a solid body entangled in the eyeball. The foreign body proved to be a fragment of glass of a triangular shape the basis of the triangle being more than half an inch in length, and each of the sides more than an inch. It was extracted with a dissecting forceps, and the patient is doing well.-The Medical Times. SINGULAR DISCOVERY IN AFRICA,-It is stated in a letter re- cently published in the National Intelligencer, that a new race ot peopte has been discovered near the mission established by the American Board at the Saloon, who are described as being far superior to any of the most perfect and harmonius in all the world; who have ainoiig them a tradition that some two centuries ago a stranger came to their country, and instructed them in eivillization and their duties who are acquainted with the facts and truths 01 the Holy Scriptures, and who aie remarkably pre- pared for the removing from the interior towards the coa-st and the missionaries cherish the hope, that tinough their agency civi- lization and Christianity may be widely diffused. FEARFUL ACCIDENT. -On Thursday afternoon a phaeton drawn by a fine -,spirited horse, stopped at the Green Man, Blackheath. Two gentlemeu uiiuhted, and entered the hotel. leaving two ladies in the carriage, and the horse in charge of a boy who assists the hostler of the establishment. Th3 boy removed the bridle from the horse's lieal,for the purpose of more readily giving him hay and water, wiieii the animal instantly staried down the road at a fearful speed, which was yet more accelerated by the steep descent. The ladies were thrown oat, aud were taken up frightfully lacerated and bruised, but, we are happy to say, without any bones broken or joints dislocated, although the extent of the injuries cannot yet be ascer- tained. Surgical aid was promptly procured, and their wounds were dressed. They were conveyed home in separate carnages at a late hour in the evening. The horse and jiaaeton belonged to a Mr. Johnson.au Irish gentleman, on a temporary visit to London, who has apartments in Camberwell New-road, md is accompanied by his niece. They were merely taking a drive, accompanied by a lady and gentleman, when the accident occured. Ine horse is ruined by the injuries he received, and the carriage 's ^ro^en lo pieces. Mr. Johnson was to have returned to Ireland on Monday n»xt, but is necessarily detained by the dan- gerous state of his niece, the result of this calamitous accident.

.p CORN AVERAGES, or regulating the Import Duties on Foreign Corn, from the 12th Sep.. to the 25th of Sep-. 1840, both inclusive. Aver- Wheat. Barley. Oats. Rye. Beans. Peas age rr s- d. s. d. I s. d. s. d. s. d 55 6 30 5 22 4 I 33 9 f 42 1 | 37 10 DUTYTJIR^IR-PRG 0—J "GOI 9~]LU_J>_P5~6 An Account of Coal brought down the TRAM-ROAD and CANAL for the Week ending September 27. For the Month. The Week. Tram road. Canal. COAL. TONS CWT. TONS. c-wx. Ihomas Prothero 7478 3 '200 Thomas Powell 8235 12 200 Thomas and Co. 3442 4 "nillips and Son 236"2 Cargill and Co 3401 13 W. S. Cartwright 3581 19 225 The Tredegar Coal Company 5437 13 Joseph Beaumont 1615 17 Rock Coal Company 2967 Roger Lewis 1978 H Joseph Jones 711 John Jones, Victoria. 10'?9 *2 James Poole, jun 78 16 John Russell and Company. 7121 6 Latch, Cope, and Company. 4455 12 Le^is Thomas and Company 475 18 i James Watts Robert Roe .R. J. Blewitt 107.5.. John Vipond 600 •• J. F. Hanson !t" British Iron Company •••• Gwillim and Webber" Carr, Cargill, and Company. •• Total. 1-54374 9 2275.. IRON. TONS. CWT. TON. CWT Tredegar Iron Company lrt47 0 Ebbw Vale Company 2592 -5 Rhymney Iron Company 2255 6 Cwm Celyn 1059 13 Coal Brook Vale Company 514 0 Sirhowy Ditto 747 15 Total. 9315 19 3076 15 PRICES OF SHARES AT BRISTOL. COMMERCIAL ROOMS, BKISTOI., SEPT. 24. Paid. Puce per Har Bristol and Exeter 5 70 91 92 t,.130. Ne* 2 94 98 pm. Binning. & Gloucester, 100 127 129 Do. J Shares (issued 71 dis.) 17 32 33 Do. J Shares <3 Bristol and S. Wales junction I 2 13s. 9d. Bristol and Gloucester 30 28 30 Bristol and Liverpool Junction 2* i ^is par Great Western. gO 81 83 pm Ditto Half Shares 60 41 43 Ditto Quarter Shares 0 17i 18 Ditto Filth Shares 20 15 17 « London and Birmingham 100 218 222 Ditto Ihirds.. 2 33 35 Ditto Quarters 2 2t 23 South Wales. 9 3 3J Taft Vale 125 16.11 1 J 140 Dhto Quarter Share's { 25' 29J 30 to n » 0ck 1° 7 <5 P cent Welsh Midland '2 11 lj pm. West of Eng. fo a w* i > w 12 10.0 13| 13A

FROM FRIDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE, SEP. 26. E. Jones, sen., Budge-rotv^ Cityf pasteboard manufacturer, o ^ots^°ith, Salisbury, Wiltshire, builder. c' a lmrby, Hoy lake, Cheshire, innkeeper. W r-k ^Eurton, Kingston-upon-Hull, chemists. 'hamty, Alford, Lincolnshire, bui.der. burner1^81"' West B°lder and South S.luelds> Durllam> cmder FROM TUESDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE, SEP. 30. » BANKHX'PTS. it. xlughes. Picramllv imholstercr. A. Kine, High-street! Bloomsbury, church-clock maker, j Webber, Ilorndean, Hants, grocer. J. Rayner, Roupham, Norfolk, l.eensed victualler. S. Manning Newman-street, Oxford-street, stone-mason. G. E. Noone East-street Manchester-square, engineer. J- Gibson, Motcombe-street, Bclgrave-square, oilman R. Freeman, Edward-street, Portman-square, osiei and glover. J- Warwick, Threadneedle-street, and Enfield, merchant. E. Barry, Bristol, victualler.. W- Jarman Wieton, Cumberland, chemist. James and John Thompson, Leeds, stock and share brokers. E- Shanklin, Salford, druggist-. J- Hughes, Manchester, provision deale_. T. Roberts, Liverpool, commission agent. <

POLICE INTELLIGENCE. TOWN HALL, NEWPORT.—MONDAY, SEPT. 29. Present—W. Brewer, T. Hawkins, T. Hughes, and J. S. Allfrey, Esqrs. Bcnjunin Williams and Henry Lewis, charged with assaulting David Thomas, were discharged. Amelia Davis, fined 10s- and costs, for being drunk and dis- orderly, and having made use of indecent language, in Com- mercial street, at the same time. Committed for a month. John Smith, who could not give a good account of himself, was put tip, charged with being found on board of a vessel, called the Samuel Ann. with intent to commit a felony. The mate and one of the men were sworn, and stated the case from which we gathered that the vessel had been robbed of a Ipg of mutton the nrevious evening, and the mate was on the look-out at about nine o'clock on the evening of Friday laot. lie had ju- t got into bed, when he heard footsteps sofdy on the deck. He got up and jumped out. and caught the pri- soner with his shoes oil; and he cried out to the other man, I've catched him." Prisoner said he wmt on uO:1rd to get his pipe lighted, but he had neither pipe nor tobacco about him' The two men handedhimovertothe police, and then found his shoes on the deck* Committed to Usk for three months, with hard labour. Thomas Edmovds and Elizabeth Warren were charged with as- sanlt and rubbery from the person. Mr. H. J. Davis appeared for the prosecution. The case, was shortly as follows :—It appeared that a Mr. Thomas Phil- lips. furnace manager for Blaendare. had been, when in this town, some weeks ago, introduced to a not over respectable lodging in Friars fields, by a man who accosted him in getting oil-the omnibus. Phillips left some money with the landlady, and on Friday last, being in Newport, and never ha ing had his money returned, he made certain inquiries. The female prisoner ollered to shew him the woman he left his money with, and lie went with her up Pentonville, over a stile into a held, when she slipped her hands into his pocket, and took out 9s. he had there, and two keys. Phillips got hold of her hand and held it. The male prisoner, who had been observed watching the prosecutor and the girl, came up. and. aftei a word or two, hit the prosecutor a biow in the eye, which ga%'e him a black mark. The girl set off with the money, and was seentocomeoverthestileinahurry. Cries of Robbery Robbery!" brought five or six men to the spot, and when they got up, prosecutor "letdy" at the prisoner, saying he did not care for his nine shillings. The male prislDPr was cap) Lired by Robert Collier. Prisoner said to him he had a sovereign, and would pay the 9s. if he would let him rcpc. his Collie*"refused, and handed him over to P.C. nill. The prisoner threw down a half crown and two shillings at a sii;k mPentouviue. which was picked up by one of the witnesses. The two prisoners have hern living together. Committed ,or trial at the next assizes. George Thomas was committed for trial at next sessions, for stealing a pairofla ^ts and some pieces of new leather, cut for boots, from his master. Mr. W m. Lewis, of Abersychan. He was caught on board the screw packet, just starting for Bris tol. by David Hopkins, a constable. Hannah Davis, apprehended at Cardiff by Sergt. Huxtable. wns committed for trial at next sessions, for obtaining a pair ofooots from Eiizabelh Shepherd, shopkeeper, at Piilgwenlly, by false pretences* She said she wished to take the boots from the shop to try on a person only t.vo or three doors above, whom she pretended she was buying them for. She never returned with the boots. George May, charged with stealing a silk handkerchief from Charles Jordan, was discharged without any imputation on his character. FUeu Davies, charged with stealing 2s. nd. from Henry Lewis, was discharged. Thirteen licences for public billiard playing and bagatelle boards were granted. THURSDAY. Present—E. Dowiing (Mayor), W. Brewer, and T. Hughes, Esqrs. James Keneer Walers. a licensed victualler on the Canal side, was fined IOs. and costs, for allowing and knowingly su.»enng persons of notoriously bad character to assemble and meet m his house, (to wit), common prostitutes. Hopkins, the wit- ness, stated, that he. & P.C. Hayward,found anumucr o. men, and from ten to fifteen prostitutes in the house, on the even- ing of the 29th September last. and a harp playing for their amusement. Sergeant Huxtable said he had cleared thehause in the liighi- iine, fiftv times over. of common gIrls. John Elliott, of the'Britannia beerhouse, for a like offence, was fined IOs. and costs. Here was music, and one Ilannah Plaster, a notorious character of a certain sort, dancing with a sailor and other prostitutes. Sergeant Huxtable had visited the house frequently, and knew well that common girls were living in the house for hire also certain characters known by the cognomens of" Great Western,' brown Bess," ike. Thomas Steele, a seaman, for absenting himself from his ves- sel without leave, was ordered on board.

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE AT HOUNSLOW BARRACKS. We received on Monday evening a vague and contradictory statement, pretending to be only rumour and report, of a pain- ful occurrence at Hounslow barracks, which, as it implicated one gentleman very seriously, we thought it our duty not to publish. The affair has now assumcu a more certain and authentic form, and therefore we give the particulars. We regret to state that an occurrence of a melancholy character took place on Sunday night, at the barracks of the 4th regiment of Light Dragoons, stationed at Hounslow, during which Quartermaster Thomas Tarleton was stabbed in the belly by Lieutenant Martin Kerwan, of that regiment. The greatest secrecy relative to the circumstances connected with the unfor- tunate affair has ever since been maintained by the military authorities of the barracks, and it was not until Tuesday after- noon that the fact began to be known ever,, in the town of Hounslow. Various reports were immediately in circulation c:s to the particulars of the transaction, one of which was, that in consequence of the promotion, by purchase, of Major Harcourt Masters, of that regiment, to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, unattacht>d, which appeared in the London Gazette of Friday last, that officer on Sunday last gave a dinner to his brother officers, which took place in the mess-room of the regiment, at Hounslow barracks. The convivialities of the evening were kept up until a late hour, and it is stated by some, who profess to be well-informed, that about twelve o'clock, while under the influence of wine, Lieutenant Kerwan took umbrage at some- thing that occurred, and finally quitted the mess-room for his own apartments, whither he was attended by Quartermaster Tarleton, who endeavoured to soothe his irritated feelings, but on reaching the lieutenant's apartments that oincer immediately seized his sword, and stabbed Tarleton as above described. From a source on which every reliance can be placed, the following version of the occurrence has been since obtained. During the entertainment given to the officers on the evening of Sunday, between eleven and twelve o'clock, some words arose between Lieutenant Kerwan and another officer present, when Lieutenant Kerwan left the room in a great passion, declaring he would cross swords with the officer who had offended him. Quartermaster Tarleton followed him to his room, and endeavoured to prevent him leaving his apartment with a drawn sword in his hand, when by some means the un- fortunate occurrence took place Lieutenant Kerwan was much intoxicated at the time, and had during some wrestling, which took place after dinner, been thrown with great violence on his head. Eight o'clock, p.m.—Mr. Frogley has just returned from the barracks, and states that the favourable character of the symp toms exhibited by Mr' Tarleton in the morning, have in no degree very materially diminished. It is, however, impossible at present to express any decided opinion as to the result. Lieut. Kerwan has been committed to prison.

THE ELECTION OF LORD MAYOR.—The following, we have good reason to believe, was the state of the scratching" or voting in the Court of Aldermen, between the two Aldermen, Thomas Wood and John Johnson, for the office of Mayor for the year el)suing:-For Wood: Alderman Kellv, Sir C, Mar- shall, Humpheryj Challis, W. Hunter, Wood himself. For Johnson The Lord Mavor, Alderman Sir C. S. Hunter, Sir John Key, Sir Peter Laurie, Farebrother, Copeland, Wilson, Sir John Pirie, Sir William Magnay, Sir George Carroll, Si; James Duke, Musgrove, Hughes^ Sidney, and Johnson himse'f. There arrived too late to vote, Aldermen Lucas raid Hooper for Alderman Wood. Alderman Moon, who intended to vote for Alderman WTood, was absent, as was Alderman Thompson, who intended to vote for Alderman Johnson. FORTIFICATION AT LIVERPOOL.—Workmen have been en- gaged during the past week in preparing for the erection of the North Battery. It is to be situated at the extreme end of the new docks, opposite the lane leading down from Sandhills- bridge, and will co-operate with the fort opposite, on the Cheshire side, in guarding the entrance to the port.—Liver- pool Jowtiul. A NEW AND PROFITABLE TRADE.'—The Constitinionnel states that a poacher who lives between V aux and Villeurbaune, on the road usually taken by sportsmen after quitting the marshes, where the gentry of Lyons are in the habit of going in search of rail, snipe, &G», has the following sisn placed above his door :—" Game is here provided for unsuccessful sports- men." The Coustitationnel adds, that the poacher drives a roaring trade, and is perfectly satisfied with the patronage he receives. Sxow ox THE GRAMPIANS.—On Monday last, the summits of the more elevated hills of the Grampians were covered with snow. which had fallen during the preceding night.—Scotsman. THE FACTORY HANDS AND THEIR EMPLOYERS, OLDHAM. —We are glad to hear that the factory hands of this town have invited their employers to a tea party and ball, the object of which they state in their address to be to return ro them their most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the liberal manner in which tlicy have acceded to their request for an advance of wages." The festival is fixed for Monday next, and the ope- ratives request the favour of a half-holiday on that day. We trust that the effect of this meeting may be to cement the good feeling which now exists between masters and men.— Man- chester Guardian. FORTIFYING SHEERNESS.—The fortifications of this garrison are to be considerably strengthened, and 70 guns are to be immediately placed on the old batteries. A detachment of the Royal Sappers and Miners has commenced work on the south side, near the drawbridge, by throwing out the mud and clay from the adjoining moat, also raising it higher, and a large number of masons has also been set to work to complete the jo!) The greatest activity prevails throughout the whole of the'official departments, which leads the inhabitants to think that a "storm is brewing. THE NEW IRON WORKS IN SCOTLAND.—The forward state of the ironworks, which were commenced in spring, gives promise of some new brands of pig iron being very soon brought into this market. At Kinneil there are four furnaces completed, and arrangements are making to have them blown in during October, or early in November. It is no more than six or seven months since the foundation of this work was laid, which for rapidity of erection, is, we believe, unequalled in the history of the iron trade. Eglmton and Lugar are also pro- gressing rapidly to completion, and it is expeeted will be in blast little later than Kinneil. It will be sometime longer before any of the works in Fifeshirecan come into operation but, from the well known activity of the enterprising proprietor J f the Forth works, there is little doubt that the spring of 1846 will witness the production of metal in this new field, on an extensive scale. Other two new iron works are talked of for the purpose of supplving parties who have Hitherto been pur- chasers of pio-s. One of those is certain to go on, and we expect to be able in a short time to notice tne commencement )f operations.—Scotch Reformers Gazette NAVAL IXTF.LLIUENCE.—WOOLWICH, STPT 29.—The Devas. Sation steam frigate, Commander Kitchen, has arrived at Pur- See t from the Mediterranean and Portsmouth, and, when she !ias unloaded her powder, will come to Woolwich to be paid )ff. The Avon steam vessel, Commander Denham. fitting in die basin at Woolwich, is not ready for sea, and is an- flounced as about to proceed for service on the coast of Africa. By letters received to day at Woolwich, the Agmcourt. 72, Sag ship of Rear-Admiral Sir T. J- ^^ane, Knt, C.U.; -lie Dajdalus, 20 guns, Captain Peter M'Quhae the Vestal, 2d guns, Captain C. Talbot; the Cruiser, Ib guns. Comman- der E. G. Fanshawe; the Wolverine, 16 guns. Commander H. G. OiiTord the Vixen steam frigate, Commander G. G f- "ard and two of the Hon. East India Company s steamers, ivere in the Straits of Malacca, all well, on the 23rd ot July.

REMINISCENCES OF A SEXAGENARIAN.—1795—1805. ROBERT RAIKES, OF GLOUCESTER. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,—I some time since sent you an account of the manners and customs of the inmates of Christs' Hospital, in London, and of my experience in that celebrated foundation. I now proceed a few steps further in my pilgrimage, and, with your favour, will give a relation of other matters, which may not prove uninteresting to some of your readers. In the year 1793, I first beheld Mr. Robert Raikes, (ofSunday school notoriety), the proprietor of the Gloucester Journal. He was in the habit of selecting his apprentices (at least those who were to be employed as compositors) from the ranks of scholars in Christ's Hospital, and as I was of the proper age for leaving school, I was recommended to the notice of that celebrated in- diddual; and agreed to accompany him to Gloucester, where I was in due time articled to him as an apprentice. In the print- ing office I found two of my elder schoolfellows. This was an era of great events; I was highly pleased to peruse the different newspapers which were presented daily to my view. The horrible events that occurred during the Reign of Terror" in France—the Revolution in the United Provinces—the victories obtained off Cape St. Vincent, Cam- perdown, and the Nile—the Irish Rebellion—the failure of the Duke of York in his attempt on Holland—the transient success of our allies on the Continent—the victory obtained at Copen- hagen by Lord Nelson—the death of Abercrombie in Egypt; the subsequent surrender of Cairo, and the evacuation of Egypt by the French—the threatened invasion of this country by Bonaparte—the hollow peace of Amiens, which lasted but 15 montns—the subsequent victories of Bonaparte over the con- tinental powers :—all these events occurred during my appren- ticeship and as I had a pretty good memory at that time, it was my habit to retail the proceedings of the First Consul, and other eminent characters, to my neighbours and acquaintance daily as they occurred, and I was therefore looked upon as a sort of oracle in such matters. Mr. Raikes was in the habit of attending early prayer at the Cathedral, and frequently took me with him. There I first met with the late James Wood, Esq., then familiarly called "Jemmy Wood," who regularly attended morning service. I was a bit of a favourite with him, and have some reason to remember hini. On the occasion of a general illumination, to commemorate the victory of Camperdown, gained by Lord Duncan, this gentle- man having ventured out to witness the sight, I met with him in the crowd; and was walking about the city with him, when some roguish fellows resolved to make merry with Jemmy, and having clubbed their stock of crackers, they surrounded him, and began to let off their combustibles; he seemed to be alarmed, and was beating a retreat from the scene of action, at the same time seizing me by the arm his persecutors followed him, still discharging their crackers, one of which found its way to the collar of my coat. and there exploding, burnt my ear severely: Jemmy, however, kept his hold, dragging me along until we reached his house, where he shortly gained ad- mittance, but immediately shut the door, and left me to my fate. I afterwards learnt that he had escaped with only two or three holes burn; in his coat. I could relate many anecdotes of this singular charactcr- but, de mortuis lIilniÚ bonum. It has been the subject of dispute whether Mr. Raikes was or wns not the originator of the plan for Sunday schools some aver that the Rev. Mr. Scott first drew attention to this subject, and that lie opened the first school. Whether this be the fact I cannot say; uut at the commencement of my apprenticeship, Mr. Raikes' school was fully organized, and the scholars at- tended divine service at the church of St Mary-de-Crypt; the master's name was Bullock, a shoemaker, and Mr. R. was in constant attendance. The pious vicar of St. John's, also, was not behind hand with his scholars. My master, however, pos- sessed a great advantage in being the editor of a public news- pnpcr; he, in this way, had an opportunity of making his plan known to the public, and in the course of time, various Sunday- schools were opened throughout the kingdom: Mr Raikes' brothers were eminent Russian merchants and having received advices from their relative, of what was going °,n ''J, England, they submitted the plan of Sunday teaching to the Empress Catherine, who was so pleased with it, that, as a mark ofher favour, she transmitted her portrait to Mr. Raikes. inis portrait he was very fond of exhibiting. My master was not only a friend to the poor children, but also to their parents; he would lay up large quantities of meat lor stewing, and three times a week, in winter, had soup served out from his premises in aid of their wants. On one occasion there was great murmuring among those who came to receive his bounty, as to there not being a Mfficient quantity of meat given in the soup. Upon learning the subject of their discon- tent, he was grently excited, and pulling off his coat, he threw it amongst them, saying, "you ungrateful wretches, take my coat," and walked into his house. The people instantly became ashamed of their conduct, and some of them following him with the coat, wished to ask his forgiveness, but he would not at that time sec them. He did not, however, discontinue the practice. For his exertions in the cause of education, it is understood that the honour of Knighthood was offered to be conferred upon him which he declined to accept. He was, however, generally styled Sir Robert, but not in his hearing: he used to say that no tradesman, however wealthy, should encourage such empty praises. If a letter was directed Robert Raikes, Esq., it was offensive to him he would only acknowledge Mr. Robert Raikes as his proper address. (To be continued.)

IRELAND. THE GOVERNMENT tND THE ORANGEMEN. DUBLIN, SEPT. 27. —It was fortunate for the Orange candi- dates for office-and their name is Ifgion-that Lord Down- shire, Lord Roden, and other deputy-lieutenants and magis- trates, exhibited so bold a front against the government, and, after adopting the acts of Mr. Watson, who had been dis- missed, hurled defiance at Sir Robert Peel. This system of intimidation, apparently, has completely succeeded; the go- vernment have stopped the supersedeases, and the discon. tent-d Orangemen are to be mollified by a harvest of official patronage. Two' or three days since, I mentioned that Mr. John O'Dwver, a thorough partisan, and one of the counsel 4lrthe Orange Registration Society of Dublin, had obtained the lucrative place of taxing master in Chancery, to the exclu- sion of all the solicitors who had been candidates for an office which requires the experience and knowledge of a solicitor. The Evening Mail announces that another Orange barrister, Mr. James M. Hyndman, also counsel to the same Orange Registration Society, has been appointed to the honourable office or stipendiary magistrate at the Mauritius." A public dinner, to celebrate this Orange triumph over the "strong" government of Sir Robert Peel, is to be given to Mr. Hyndman, at widen Mr. G. A. Hamilton, member for Dublin University, and Messrs. Gregory and Grogan, the city mem- bers, are to attend. Meantime, the Orange organisation, thus encouraged and rewarded by the government, is rapidly progressing. The Fermanagh Reporter says—" The Orange system is spreading like wildfire throughout the kingdom, and will soon be little short of an enrolment en masse." If Sir Robert Peel had dismissed the Lisburn magistrates, the case would have been very different. THE REPEAL AGITATION. The repeal demonstration in Tipperary, was, even according to the Tory accounts, equal in numbers, and in every othtr respect, to the monster meetings which occurred before the state trials. Like those assemblages, it was characterised by perfect tranquillity. The sum of £ 500 was contributed to the repeal rent at this very remarkable meeting. The Freeman's Journal mentions a fact well deserving of attention at this moment. I allude to the adhesion of Thomas Lloyd, Esq., of Beechmount, county of Limerick, totheriaks of repeal. The Dublin Evening Po t has the following statement on this subject.—"Mr. Lloyd is a Protestant and Conservative a considerable land proprietor, and a resident, and he is a de- puty lieutenant of Limerick, and holds the commission of the peace for that and some adjoining counties. His father had been one of the parliamentary representatives of the county of Limerick for a considerable period, and up to his death. The people of Rathkeale, near which Mr. Llovd resides having presented to him an address, expressing their delight and gratitude for his noble and disinterested accession to the national cause,' that gentleman forwarded the following reply declarinsr himself unequivocally as a repealer:- Fellotf-Countrymen,—l"feel gratified in having to ac- knowledge the honour you have conferred on me, and hope I shall endeavour to prove faithful to my God and country. I trust, ere long, we shall have a parliament in Dublin, in which all will combine for tie common benefit of Ireland, and where there will be neither Roman Catholic nor Puseyite ascendancy, atul where infidelity must bow before truth. 1 Yours faithfully, THOMAS LLOYD. Beechmount, 24th September, 1845.' KFPEAL OF THE EMANCIPATION ACT. At a meeting of the Orange Operative Association, on Thursday, the Rev. Thresham Gregg put this question-^ "Are you prepaieci io stand up for the total repeal of the Emancipa- tion act, and for the maintenance of Protestant ascendancy in Church and State F" The whole assembly, says the Sta^esipan, rose, and, with a tremendous shout of "Ay," responded in the affirmative. Mr. O'Connell is expected in Dublin this afternoon on his return from Thurles. He is to attend the Repeal Association on Monday.—Correspondent of Chronicle.

W.J. inq^ John Laurie, Esq., were sworn into the office ot Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, on Saturday, and on Tuesday they gave their inauguration banquet at the London lavern, in a style of splendour surpassing everything of the kind on any former occasion. The number of the nobility and ot.ier distinguished persons who accepted invitations was unusually large. FlTAL. ACCIDENT ON THE CROVNON RATLWAY. — Monday morning, between twelve and one o'clock, a frightful accident occurred on the London and Croydon Railway, by which a man. named Charles Hill, aged 38 years, lost his life. Hill was foreman of the ballast men employed on the line between New Cross and the Dartmouth Arms station. He was about to start with a train of waggons, containing cuttiugs of earth. to another part of the line, to form an embankment. The train was propelled by a locomotive engine, which had been set in motion before Hill was quite ready to accompany it, when he hastily attempted to get upon the engine. In so doing, his foot slipped, and he felllwnpath the wheels across the line of rails, and the engine passed completely over both legs. ■The engineer stopped the engine as speedily as possible, when it was found that Hill's right leg was smashed in a'frightful manner, and nearly severed from the thigh, and the' lelt'foot was cut in two. He was conveyed to Gyy s Hospital, but, from the nature of the injuries he had received, no hopes from the first were entertained of his recovery. He lingered unti) eleven o'clock the same morning, when death put an end to his sufferings. He has left a widow and large family.

OUR LETTER BOX. NEWPORT BRIDGE. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,—The readiness you always evince in forwarding, tny measure tending to the improvements Newport, convince# me that you will afford me a small space m your next publication, to draw'the attention of the parties able to apply a remedy to the present insecure state of the thoroughfare, for foot passengers, over Newport Bridge—in itself a noble structure, and when built about half-a-century back, more than equal to the proba- ble wants of the public; but now, m consequence of the In- creased and fast increasing traffic of the place, not affording sufficient accommodation. In the roadway, there is only room for two carriages to pass eaoh other, and the footpath on each side is scarcely sufficient for two persons to walk abreast, so that when carriages or cattle are passing over the bridge, children and infirm persons run great risk of serious accidents. I am told that yesterday an heifer, actually leaped over the parapet wall into the river.. The remedy I would suggest would be to devote the whole of the present road and footways to the passage of cattle and cu- riages, and to throw out OIl each side of the present parapets a footpath of four or five feet wide, with an iron balustrade, cal- 1 culated to injure the (fleet of the present proportions of the bridge as little as possible. Perhaps some of your readers ^fill point out a more eligible plan, but 1 think that the convenience, and indeed the safety, of the inhabitants, imperatively require something to be done. Your most obedient servant, Newport, Oct. 2nd, 1845. AN INHABITANT. 3

— ■■■■MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.—EXHIBITION OF PICTURES. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,-Upon visiting the exhibition of pictures in Williams' Room. for the benefit of the Newport Mechanics' Institute, a few days ago, I was extremely sorry to find the laudable efforts of the committee so little appreciated by the public. the atten dance having been comparatively smallllp to that time. Hav- ing some little knowledge of the art (and admiring, as I do, the result of the exertions of the parties who have been the means of getting into so small compass so many valuable and beautiful works of art). I have presumed to trouble you with a few criticisms, resulting from mv inspection, with a hopt that the public may be induced to follow my example, in pay- ing the exhibition a visit, by which, I am sure, they will be highly gratified. No. 2.—SANTA I.UCIA. Murillo.—This picture (which was described in the catalogue, as formerly in the possession of Charles IV. of Spam), contains many beautiful points ;—the tones and texture of the flesh, management of light and shade, and general pervading tone of colour, with a rich effect of the whole composition, partly caused by the profuse introduction of embroidered drapery, combine to make up a work of a very pleasing character, though wanting that chasteness and sim- plicity characterising some of the high class works of Murillo.* 3.——SEA PUCR. J. Walkei. Inferior to the later works of the artist. 7.—BUTID BIOOAR, &c. J. F. Mullock.—The composition and expression in this picture are consistent and appropriate hut the execution is too crude and careless. 8.—DVTCH FAIR. Van Bots—This is a very curious and clever picture, full of extraordinary minutiae and detail. 1.—A PORTRAIT. S. J. Evans.—No doubt a good copy and a very pretty portrait, after one by a Royal Academician. 10.—J. F. Mullock.—A faithful portrait of a respected ma. gistrate of our town. 11.-J. F. Mullock.—This is rather a pleasing picture of its class, representing a gentlemanly looking old farmer, survey- ing, with a complacent look, a very handsome heifer, of the Hereford breed. 12 and 13.—Two clever little pictures the one a very clas- sical landscape by Sherlock, and the other a genuine bit bv Morland. 14. PORTRAIT OF A TURK. J. Fortter.—The features are correctly drawn, and not very badly painted, in this picture. though the general colouring is cold and dead. 16. J. Walter.-A very pleasing and clear view on our Canal. In this picture, the introduction of the man with the red cloak, and the flat, grass green look ofthe trees, seem to us the stumbling-block to unqualified commendation. 17 and 18.— DUTCH PIECES. Ostadt.—Two very brilliant little pictures. The transparency and clearness of the tones, and the grouping and composition of these, pieces, are all worthy the study of our aspirants in the art. 20.—A .HEAD. Vandyke.—Painted with a nrm pencil, vigo- rous in drawing, and good in colour. 21.—A Hun. J. Viner.—The roundness and effect of re- liefi with the simplicity of the colouring, are much to be ad- mired in this head. 22.—MAMXE PUCE. Loutherhourg.-A verv clever little piece, possessing many of the characteristics of this master. 23. A HEAD. Alhaud.This is a very beautiful, though singular head—the colour and drawing betoken the hand of a great master. 27.-POltTRAITS. F. Williams.—A very eccentric composi- tion, but cleverly painted, giving a promise of much future ability. 28.—NEWPORT RIVER (Moonlight). J. F. Mullock.—We think this superior to most other works of the class by this artist. 29.—FAMILY GROUP. J. F. Mullock.-The drawing and composition are decidedly superior, in this group, to former efforts by the same hand. Yours, &c., &c., •••. » To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SrR,-1 regret very much that Mr. Phillpotts should, through the instrumentality of the press, have endeavoured to make a case tor his client, which he failed to establish in court; and tnat, too, by a severe and unjustifiable attack upon a public officer, who had merely acted from a sense of duty. For rea- sons which Mr. Phillpotts should not have been so ready to forget (and which he ought not to have been indifferent to when he felt disposed to animadvert upon my conduct), I for- bear replying to him in the spirit which my feelings would prompt; but shall simply rest my case upon the subjoined letters, which I will leave to speak for themselves. The first was delivered to me the day after the obstruction took place, and the other on Monday last, in explanation of the unfair means by which Captain Harwood's certificate was obtained. vr' »^peCt t0 the insinuation of private pique," which i lr. Philpotts taunts me with, as I acted from an honest sense of duty in instituting the prosecution, I beg to call upon Mr. Phillpotts for an explanation. I am, Sir. yours obediently, i. WATKIN RICHARDS, Harbour Master. Harbour Office, Newport, Oct. 2, 1845. Caerleon, August 30th, 1845. SIR, In icwing up the river yesterday, 1 perceived a large brig off Mr. Young's building-yard, and a very wide raft of timber and deals on her outside, and a schooner lying right abreast, at Mr. Burton's wharf, which left me but a very narrow passage to tow through; and in consequence of the brig and raft taking up so much of the river, forced me towards the West shore,—out of our usual course,—that it wag with great diffi- culty I got my vessel through the arch without coming in col- lision with the pier; this, too. being the most narrow part of the river below the bridge, that keeping the channel clear of such obstacles, particularly from Jack's Pill to the bridge, is indispensably necessary, not only to the trade at Newport Quay but most particularly to us that have to contend with the piers of Newport Bridge. v I am, Sir, your obedient servant, JOHN HARWOOD, «-r m xrr • 1 Master of the Caerleon and Bristol Trader, lo Mr. Watkin Richards, Harbour Master, Newport." << o ^aPtalH Richards, Harbour Master. flK,—My attention having been directed to a certificate ap- pended to the letter of Mr. Phillpotts, inserted in the last num- ber of the MERLIN, purporting to have been signed by me, and which truly bears my signature, I think it due to myself and the public to explain the circumstances under which that cer- tificate was obtained from me, which are as follows:—On the xteentn of this month, William Parfitt, licensed pilot, met me J.s^s. Bailey's wharf, at Newport, and asked me whether river ncordia, discharging timber on the other side the plied'sheSw»«m/, t"rnin8 through the bridge, when I re- Eer. He f Parfittal^ost ?ot foul of the bridge through and added, ifyouiono't Th' hk yvOU fgn this Petition for me, and pilotage and the W n* be broke and lose my situation in less than two hours I from m>' wife and family loose your berth, I will sJnit !}Cn .s°oner than y°u should any way making myself afouaint^S u t readiu8 il> or 1,1 port of the proffered document^I^igr^ed1 it C°ntenU °f Caerleon, »th Sep.. IMS. loS HARWOOD." T. He EJiUr q, MerHn SIR,—From what has appeared in tv.„ i_ •», to think that you have come to a detprm^ M.ERL!N>1 ,am ^d Cymreigyddion discussion to a speedv pU previous to clearing the arena, think nrone/t' should you, my letter of last week, I shall also :m6erU?.n t0 ing the present communication to appear. y°Ur In the last MERLIN, I find two letters t of which I wish to acknowledge. With regard tn°tw f the "Gentleman of the Principality," i jf0 £ r tn *^1, thank him for the very complimentary and flat tori™ in which he has expressed himself towards me anSgto him that I have never harboured an idea of attributing .n l"" any intention of Personality, his valedictory address notwith- standing And, indeed, when I reflect that I am the or,w person who has ventured into this reckless melee, unharnessed and unmasked, where so many mailed and visored combatant, are doing fierce battle around, I think I ought, upon the whole to consider myself not ungenerously dealt with. But before concluding, I would wish to say that your corres- pondent, together with his coadjutor Cattwg," whose comnlf mentary expressions towards myself, individually, 1 also beg to acknowledge, have, in my opinion, strained one argument rather beyond its proper bearing, as they both concur in repre- senting my encouragement of the triple harp as the abetting of drunkenness and dissipation and that, because men have been seen intoxicated whilst listening to the instrument. Now, it appears to me that if this principle is admitted, the grower of barley must also be condemned as the author of drunkenness, because some people are found to drink beer to excess' And allow me to ask your correspondents, would the pollutions indulged in on such occasions have been less powerful under the influence of the pedal harp ? or, if every description of harp were proscribed, would its substitute, the fiddle and the barrel organ, furnish any security against excess ? If they would 1 must abandon my own ground. If the extinction of the Welsh harp would ensure the suppression of drunkenness, vagrancy idleness, and dissipation, your correspondent may well be ashamed of me, as an encoura?er of that instrument; but if these vices are equally predominant where its sound is never heard, I cannot bring myself to believe that it is so wholly responsible for the demoralisation of the world or, indeed, that the sound of the harp has any necessary connexion with the growth of evil. Cwmdft, Sept., 29,1845^ sir' yours' pRIC]E To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,-Allow me to inform your intelligent correspondent, Amynter, that the plan suggested by him of effecting a 0()800 mumcation between the guarS and the engine diiver has been thpePWH/t!feS8rSVCo°^e ,and Wl}eatstone, the patentees of elegraph, and of its ultimate adoption for the pur- pose there tan be no doubt. H Electric Telegraph Office, London. ALED OV d.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. v BIRTHS. w Hi 5 u^ at ^ill-street, in this town, Mrs. JMBM Watts, of a son. On the 24th ult., at Henleaze House, the lady of WilUaa Poole King, Esq., of a son. MARRIAGES. n^t ntUHda3r IfSt,M^t «t- Ma7'B church, Monnouth, Mr. Daniel Deadman, to Miss Susan Newman. On Sunday last, at the Independent chapel, Monmouth, Mr. town t0 Mls" Mary Vaughanf both of the MM Vy°nroolfm!ur !he J B Gabriel, Mr. Willtaas Rev" J^Dftvf/ *aS*' at t^cv^4^'8 church, Chepstow, by tlie Mils Emm» nt,'eC Shirenewton, J. B. Snead, Esq., to man iecond daughter of Mr. Oliver Chap- n' «hant' a11 of Chepstow. Untlie 25th ult., at Nash church, by the Rev. Jas. Yoratb, jjOU'r ame* Barton, jun., to Miss Abigael Hale, of Coldhar- On the 25th ult., at the British Embassy, Paris, by Bishop Jbuscombe, Mr. John Batchelor, Cardiff, to Hannah, second daughter of Mr. George Reese, of the Ford, in this county. On the 22nd ult., at 8t. Nicholas, by the Rev. John Hanbury, Mr. Hodkinson, reporter of the Hereford Times, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Samuel Warren, of Dunster, Somersetshire. DEATHS. On the 2oth ult., after a lingering illness, borne with Chris- tian resignation, aged 68 years, Miss Mary Matthews, stater to Mr. James Price, hay merchant, Ponthyr, deservedly lamented by a numerous circle of relatives and friends. On the 23rd u2t., Mr. John Howell, gamekeeptr to Ortwiel Lewis, of St Pierre. On the 16th ult, aged 19 years, John, son of Mr. Thomas Jones, Ragland. Though bit sufferings were of a very severe character, yet he endured them with exemplary fortitude and placid resignation: his death is deeply lamented by all friends ind acquaintance. On the 28th ult., Mrs. Waters, near the Bridge. Chepstow, relict of Mr. Thomas Waters, pilot of that port, and sister ot Mr. George Masters, coal merchant. On the 28th ult., Mr Joseph Walsh, of New Ktaff-stmt, Bath, aced Gi.