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SELLING OFF. 1 AT No. 5, UPPER MARKET-STREET, NEWPORT. t ISAAC BROWN jBegs most respectfully to inform the Inhabitants of Newport and its vicinity, that he is now SELLING OFF the whole of his Valuable Stoek of CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHEN- J1 WARE, at the following reduced prices, viz.:— -IHINA tea sets, from 7s.; half dozen cups and saucers, I, Is. 6d.; tall beei glasses, 2d. each; Five and six to pint tumblers, ljd. each half-pint glasses, diamond bottoms, 3s. 6d. r>per doz. plain ditto, out bottoms, 3s. 6d. ditto three to quart tumblers, lib. each, 8s. ditto best full half-pint cut tumblers, !io ditt0J best cut wines, from 4s. ditto; plain ditto, from |,2s. ditto best plain double-flint grog glasses, from 5s. ditto ^publicans' tep-room beer-pints, 2s. 2d. ditto ditto quart jugs, l( s. 6d. ditto; ditto pint jugs, Is. 9d. ditto; publicans' half-pint |( cups, Is. 3d. ditto; ditto parlour quart jugs, os. ditto; ditto P,nt jugs, 23. 6d. ditto; blue parlour cans, 4s. ditto flowing ( blue plates, Is., Is. 6d., and 2s. ditto; ditto blue teas, Is, Is. 6d., and 2s. ditto; Common teas, without handles, 9d. ditto; Common basins, 9d., Is., and 'la-, 3d. ditto; brown /tia pots, 3d., 4d., and 5d. each; blue^asins, Is. 6d., 2s., 1 ancJ 2s. 6d. per doz.; blue edge plates. Is. ditto; best blue ewers and basins, la. 6d. per JfRr, or 4s. 6d. the set; green dessert t **rc» 15s. per set; and all other articles, according to the above prices, which are too numerous to mention. Cash Paid on Delivery. j i Publicans and Private Families have now an opportunity of Uying out their money to the best advantage, as the Stock is Well worthy their attention. 0' December 18th, 1845.
: TO CORRESPONDENTS.
TO CORRESPONDENTS. In kind consideration, we advise Vindex not to enter the lists with a certain writer, whose letters have appeared, on the church-rate question at all events, the communication sent on Wednesday sadly lacks point and powejt The able cor respondent, to whom we refer, has been cotgpf&red to Junius ln the crushing vigor of some of his passages, and is said to possess the searching sarcasm of Sidney Smith, in many of « nSpiter"y things. tii *s inadmissible. Observer." It has been frequently shewn that the hiring out R newspaper subjects parties to penalties. -=-
.TIMES OK HIGH VVATEH AT NEWPORT.
TIMES OK HIGH VVATEH AT NEWPORT. HIOII WATER DEPTH AT BAYS. MOHN. EVEN. DOCK GATE N I „ DECEMBER H. M- H. M FT. IN. 21. Sanday 10 38 11 9 23 7 Monday 11 26 11 30 22 11 23, Tuesday 0 2 0 37 22 5 24. Wednesday 1 20 1 55 22 8 3 Thursday 2 34 3 9 24 8 Friday 3 44 4 17 27 11 Saturday 4 47 5 16 29 1 h MR. MORGAN'S HOUNDS will meet on v Monday, Dec. 22nd (Joedkernew Found r Wednesday, — Lanarthon Friday 27th At Half-past Eleven o'clock each day. The MONMOUTHSHIRE HOUNDS will meet on rn_I __m-1_- Monday, Dec. 22nd iTeaegar ^urnuiKe Friday, 26th Rockfield Monday, —— 29th .Blackbrook Thursday, Jan. 1st Manson's Cross At Ten o'clock L WEEKLY CALENDAR. ¡ Dec. 21.-Fourth Sunday in Advent. St. Thomas. Shortest Day. Winter quarter begins. Lessons for the Morning Service, Isaiah 30, Acts 21. Evening Service, Isaiah, 32, 1 John 1. 25.-Christmas Day. Lessons for the Morning Service, Isaiah 9 to v. 8, Luke 2 to v. 15. Evening Service, Isaiah 7 v. 10 to 17, Titus 3 v. 4 to 9. 26.-St. Stephen. lr 27.-St. John. MOON'S AGE-New, 28th Dec., 63m. after lOh. after.
THOUGHTS FOR CHRISTMAS.
THOUGHTS FOR CHRISTMAS. Welcome, Christmas! welcome, Christmas! What a reveller bold art thou! With the misletoe and holly Wreathed about thy jocund brow Though the blast is bitter piercing, And the year is well-nigh dead, Quaintly smile thy front's rough features, Out among thy berries red. eo ^°T all the political excitement, or commercial nxiety, which pervades the country, can cause us to °rget the near approach of that ancient holiday, hich is indissolubly connected with some t>f the Rarest and richest of our earliest associations and l»ich the observance of many centuries—as well as •'fe sacredness of its origin, and its universally-felt appropriateness, at the gloomiest season of the year "has invested with a venerable character, and c*othed with an indescribable charm. Apart from the religious observance of the day— fhough to that we owe all else that now pertains to Apart from the religious observance of the day— fhough to that we owe all else that now pertains to 11—there is much about this particular festivity to 00niinend it to the patronage of the patriot and the legard of the philanthropist. 1 Those who do not look on man as a mere machine fOr getting money-who do not consider all that "ti4le as lost, which is not turned to pecuniary profit j^who feel that recreation is indispensable to the and happiness of those who labour, and that amusements of the people are closely connected WIth their physical and even their moral well-being -and we are proud to identify ourselves with them—well know the difficulty, in these wealth- seeking times, and with the constant pressure of population against the means of subsistence, of pre- serving any recreations at all, which the people at large shall enjoy. Enlightened individuals may do Jnuch in this way, for the comparatively few under their influence, and local customs may produce, to a mited extent, the same result. But it is obvious |5 at for the great mass of the people to derive any enefit, the existence of a national custom is neces- sary. Hence the great importance of maintaining any exiUing holidays. which, by the weight of prescription, command this general acquiescence. But Christmas is the only full holiday which can now be justly de- ■^nbed as occupying this high position. Good ■rnday, formerly regarded as equally sacred, was always a more limited holiday and now the whole ¡of the day is rarely kept. To the thousands and |tens of thousands of apprentices, shopmen and s^opwomen, operatives, agricultural and manufactu- £ ing, &c., this is the only day in the year, when the lu*ury of a whole holiday" can be enjoyed— >hen the mind can have the satisfaction of knowing, 0,1 the preceding night, that no bell or other authon- tat.lve call to labour, will break in upon its plans of enjoyment, but when, happily, a long excursion— |a visit free from the annoyance of counting the routes, for fear of being too late—and a variety of not practicable in the ordinary hours of leIsure, can be fully and joyously indulged in. I'or our own parts, then, we feel it to be a duty, as b^ll as a pleasure, to do what in us lies—and so 'f°'i)mend to others a similar course—to keep up the observance of this holiday, and to resist its too-evi- dent tendency to fall into disuetude. Let those who j&ink well to discountenance its religious observances jr—if there should exist many such unhappy beings, to Miom the Star of Bethlehem hath no beam af hope r-bear in mind, that to do this, it is not necessary deprive those under their authority, of the enjoy- ments of the season nor, indeed, is it anything but Oppression to carry out their personal convictions Ilnder such forms: and let those who may no longer ,Pr,joy such periods, beware how they participate in Joking frqin others that glorious freshness ot spirit, r^ich they would so delight to have restored to *^etnselves. I While discountenancing all excess and intempe- rance, we should delight, among other things, to see revival, at this period, of the athletic exercises of forefathers, by day, as well as of the festivities 'J'doors, during the long nights of the season. We °uld rejoice to see these health-giving and exhili- 7atirig sports generally popular, while the juvenile ottion of the community and the fair sex, all, in suit- Me ways, promoted the enjoyment, and participated II the hilarity of the time. We regret that, in the ords of another, "The voice of children which aOe musical the air of Christtnas-tite sound of yre.s, triangles or horns,which accompanied them— he Innocent and lively enjoyment which it drew forth, ™°»ing a glow and hearty pleasantness over the "8ociatioiis of the times-catch the ear but se dom ?*• <* awaken it to gratification. Yet these ftfSt accompaniments of Christm^ have not ^0"ely disappeared; and under foster,ng hands 0"14 soon multiply. e part,, and Pollock's I "oned violin, with harp-acconipan.ment, in tlm 'how, by continuance of their m>dn.Bh mus,t «U no? entirely wasted,upon *e lea.thern f °f a utilitarian generation. I*16 • uaa aml L 11(1 or other, may he heard in most 'iiave the Mummers," morrice-dancers, &c-, 1 5 their representatives, though their per o ft curtailed of their fair proportions, mnflt re,r original design. We commend then, m t a*tily, the encouragement of this ancient na r°'lday to the support of all who have influence jj^iote it. We commend such observances, eir aim is charity :— { Fairest and foremost of the train, that wait ) On men's most dignified and happiest state; 1 Who seeks to praise thee, and to make thee known To other hearts, must have thee in his own." The general inclemency of the season, it has been obferred, and &hQv4d#nev«x be forgotten, adds another incentive for wealth to seek out the resi- dences of misery, in order to hear The short and simple annals of the poor II When. after relieving the want and wretchedness it finds, affluence returns to the well-covered table, and the glowing fire-side with additional enjoyment."— Let this be done generously around us, in Newport and elsewhere, and then, in the language of the old carol :— God bless you, merry gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay."
THE ANNUAL CATTLE SHOW.
THE ANNUAL CATTLE SHOW. ITS FOUNDER AND ITS VISITORS. WITH feelings of much gratification, we are inclined, in consequence of the receipt of letters having com- plimentary reference to our extended report of last week,to revert to this exceedingly interesting theme. Proud must be the agriculturists of the district at having so amiable a man at their head, as the vene- rable Baronet of Tredegar happy those who appre- ciate the true interests of the vicinity, in beholding them promoted by his fostering care and most heartily do we approve of the project so warmly taken up—for erecting a fitting testimonial and memorial, a statue, in that market, the frequenters of which owe so much to his untiring generosity. That placer which we learn from competent testimony, is not excelled in the world as a cattle market, is the most appropriate spot for this well-merited token of esteem and gratitude. Long, however, may the worthy baronet, aged as he is, live to gladden the heacts of his neighbours, and to render any other memorial unnecessary. With respect to the show, we hope to see it every year increasing, till the spacious area (honoured by its being taken as a model for a similar mart in the first city of Ame- rica) shall have been completely filled. It is, in- deed, matter of high gratulation, that whilst so many exhibitions of this kind have gone down, the excellence of ours endureth, and is expanding its celebrity with every returning year. The friendly spirit evinced by OUT American visitor, Mr. Coleman, whose presence we noticed last year, was very pleasing. We quoted in a leading article of our last, from his very sensible remarks upon the Oregon question, and there were other portions of his address which well-deserve to be repeated and enforced. Mr. Coleman is a patriot, and we honour him for it. The child that does not love his mother," he said, with beautiful simplicity, had better never have been born." But his patriotism is enlightened and comprehen- sive." In loving my native land," he added, "God forbid that [ should desire to see her prosperity at the expense of others." Such a sentiment is worthy of being written in letters of gold. What misery would be prevented—what unnecessary taxation avoided—what concord and harmony promoted amongst the nations of the earth, if such feelings actuated those who gorern them. This readiness to acquire territory or wealth, at the expense of others," has often dimmed the true glory of our country, and is one of those national sins which, in some form or other, always bring down national retribution. So, with respect to the mutual interests of countries con- nected by commerce, and other ties. The simile, so readily understood by those who spend much time in the open air—of the dark cloud, which at first over-hangs only a portion of the landscape, but frequently overspreads the whole scene, was very striking and appropriate. No injury to the pros- perity of either Britain or the States, can be inflicted upon one, without suffering to the other. Heartily, most heartily, do we unite in Mr: Cole- man's feivent wish—" God forbid that we should ever blast our union of hearts—should ever break up our ties of consanguinity—or destroy the bands which unite us On the principles which should regulate the internal policy of a country, our emi- nent guest was equally enlightened. He was struck—as every stranger must especially be—with the contrasts in the condition of our people— enormous wealth," by the side of destitution that cannot be exaggerated." He did not hesitate to tell the gentlemen round him that this state of things ought to undergo a change; and how ? Govetn- ment," he said, 01 should give the poor man a fair chance to accumulate." There is more states- manship in that one little sentence than is often to be found during a whole night's debate in either of oar Houses of Parliament. If the poor are to be raised from abject misery, they must have some- thing more than what will enable them to live, as a common phrase expresses it, from hand to mouth." In other words, they must be able to accumulate; and it is clear that the laws stand in the way of this accumulation and hence the propriety of Mr., Coleman's remark. Let all the legislative obstacles be removed, and the average condition of the poor will be greatly improved. But the speaker referred to another mode of raising the working men. The power of mind," said he, "elevates men in their condition." Hence the necessity of more extended education and therefore do we value such institutions as that recently opened at Abergavenny, and progressing here and elsewhere in the county. With regard to high prices, Mr. Coleman laid down an important distinction. If," he said, they were occasioned by scarcity, distress would be the result; but if from a great demand, it must show the prosperous state of the country." This should be borne in mind. The mutual interests of various classes were also fitly alluded to." All classes of society are linked together; as any one branch of commerce flourishes, so must agriculture." This is a fine truth for the agriculturist; and we are happy to find it becoming increasingly understood among us. But we must bring to a close our remarks upon a speech which would furnish matter for columns of comment, fervently wishing that Mr Coleman may visit many of our anniversaries, and that all who were present may, to borrow his words, "acquire new vivacity, when they remember the happy occa- sion they enjoyed that day, and call to mind the effects they witnessed, of the successful application of wealth and industry, on behalf of the agricultural interests.
SECRET-SERVICE MONEY.
SECRET-SERVICE MONEY. THE Protectionists will not surrender their ini- quitous and misery-creating monopoly, without a hard struggle, and amongst other means of at least delaying the evil day, the influence of wealth will be brought freely to bear. The Essex Agricultural Society held a meeting last night week at Chelms- ford, at which, language was used of so violent and vituperative a character against a retiring Premier, whose last public act has been the most brilliant of his extended political career, as was quite surprising from the lips of English gentlemen. After that display of disinterested and patriotic indignation, which must frighten Cobden and the Repealers nearly out of their wits, the business part of the proceedings finished with the following suspiciously-looking reso- lution, which was moved by the well-known Mr. Fisher Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Joseph Law, and carried unanimously That at the present extraor- dinary crisis, the sum of £2000 from the society, be placed in the hands of the committee, to he applied in any way they may deem essential to the interests of the society." Now it is natural to enquire what these purposes are, for which so large a sum is voted from the funds of only one county. If it were to be expended. like the money of the League, in printing and publishing, there could have been no reason for secresy nor is it probable that, for so comparatively slow a process, so large an amount would have been set aside at once. Similar reasoning would apply to its distribution in prizes, &c, which, indeed, are but among the ordinary expenses of such societies. If it had been designed to relieve the labourer under the failure of the potatoe crop, by the purchase of a stock for early planting, by providing extra employment, or in any similar way, we have no reason to suppose that so benevolent a scheme would have been hidden under a bushel What, then, was the real design ? We can think of nothing so probable as that it is intended to aid the election expenses of the grease and lard faction in the county. Possibly, they anti- cipate an opposition even there; at all events Col- chester is not safe Harwich may possibly emanci- pate itself; and even in Maldon, their confidence may be somewhat dimiushed, and it will be much more pleasant for the Tyrrell and Bramston and Palmer school of politicians, to receive back their two or five guinea annual subscriptions to the Agricultural So- ciety, with the guineas of the tenant farmers along with them, in the shape of an election fund, to sup- port a law—now doomed to erasure from the statute book—a short time longer, than it will to subscribe considerable sums from their own pockets for such a purpose; and our suspicion that tbis is the scheme in view, is increased by the fact, that the defection of the late Premier will naturally lead them to appre- hend a failure of support in some other quarters from which they have been accustomed to draw their supplies, for the cause of Monopoly Has fallen on gloomy days— Star after star decays."
COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS.
COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS. PREPARING FOR THE WORST. ALL persons desirous of being upon county regis- ters at the next registration for freeholders, must be in possession of the property by th< 30th day of January next. We commend this subject to the most earnest attention and consideration of every man who is desirous of having a voice in the election of the person to whom the important trust of representing his interests, in the great council of the nation, is to be confided. Without reference to whether parties be at present well or ill represented, every man who wishes to do his best for the acquisition of just and salutary laws, and who has a few pounds to spare for the purchase of what will give him a return for his money, and inable him besides to assist in attaining his hearty desire, should no fail to place himself in the station of a voter. There is danger now of this subject being over- looked. The probability of an election upon the present register, is so strong, that parties are apt to disregard the importance of being prepared for the next. This is a most erroneous view. It is gene- rally the fault of the mass of liberal politicians, that they relax, as the prospect of success im- JHPves that when some encouraging incident takes plPce, they are too ready to imagine that triumph h)|assured. Among half-informed and unreflecting men, this is not so much to be wondered at, though experience, on this particular point, has been ample enough, and instructive enough, to make even fools wise." But we are really surprised to see how readily some of our brethren of the press fall into this obvious error. Some were in ecstasies at the adhesion of Lord John Russell, as though that were the crowning fact, and there was nothing more to be done, but to receive .the expected blessing. But when the Peel Ministry had resigned upon the Bread-tax Question, and Lord John Russell had been sent for, they appear to have almost lost their self-possession in the intoxication of their imagined victory. This sort of thing produces a most mis- chievous effect upon the public mind; and against it we wish most seriously to guard our readers. The resignation of Ministers shows the power of the Free Trade agitation; but it also indicates the power of monopoly. They could not resist the former, backed as it is by the accidental circum- stances of the season; but, on the other hand, they could not overthrow the latter, though a time of scarcity is the most favourable for such a work. Their appreciation of the strength of Free-trade principles is chiefly shown, by their not having at- tempted a compromise, which is what we expected from them. Such a compromise they might have carried through both houses; but repeal, it is quite clear, they could not. If then, a Conservative Ministry could not with all their influence in their own party, and the cer- tain support of the Liberals, carry Free Trade how can the Whigs expect to dp it, when nearly all the Conservative party will be arrayed against them ? because the jealousies always arisino- from a change in the possession of office, and all the antipathies of party, which that change must bring out, will be added to the peculiar difficulties of the Corn Question. If a Whig Ministry summon the present Parlia- ment, to consider a plan of repeal, it can only be to throw upon them the responsibility and odium of refusing such a measure—which, in our opinion, would be the wisest course that could be taken. Hence the sound and sensible hesitation of Lord John Russell, who will not take the helm of the Britannia in hand, at this eventful crisis, until he has a reasonable probability of guiding the vessel safely to the port of Free Trade. There must be a dissolution in either case, only it will be in the latter contingency, somewhat later. Suppose the Free Traders obtain a majority, which is doubtful, how could the opposition of the House of Lords be overcome ? On a question which they consider of such vital importance, a small parliamentary ma- jority would not intimidate them and we deem it folly to suppose that a large one would be obtained at present. The consequence would be another dissolution after the registration; and then the franchises now obtained would tell. Therefore we again urge all who can do so, throughout the country, to obtain freeholds without delay.
FACILITIES OF IMPRISONMENT.
FACILITIES OF IMPRISONMENT. PERSONAL liberty is one of those great blessings which distinguish a country like our own, from those which have the misfortune to be under despotic governments. In our anxiety, however, for protection to our own persons and property, we are apt to lose sight of the great general principle, and to diminish the amount of an advantage of which, on the great scale, we are accustomed to boast. It is a happy omen, when those who ad- minister the laws, are careful of such privileges and we saw with much pleasure a report of a proceeding in the Court of Common Pleas, wherein fine constitutional doctrine was advanced by that able and upright legal sage, Chief Justice Tindal; the case was an action for false imprisonment, and the remarks of the judge deserve to be widely circulated and generally studied. It had been said," observed his lordship, by the learned counsel who appeared for the defendant, that cases of this kind had of late increased to a great degree. That was certainly true, but it was also equally true, that the causes of these actions had likewise multiplied very much. There were now such facilities for giving persons into the charge of the police, that men, when angered by circum- stances, were too apt to give others into custody, often upon trifling and most unjustifiable grounds. Men ought to be very cautious about adopting any such violent course towards others, thereby de- priving them of their liberty; and if their passion carried them into such acts, they must be prepared to abide the consequence." These just observa- tions are well worthy of general consideration, Their force was illustrated on the very day on which they were uttered, in one of the metropolitan police courts, where a well-conducted girl, of respectable character and connections, though poor, and at the age of fifteen, when the disgrace of such a situation would be—as it was-most keenly felt—was charged with uttering a bad six- pence, which, on examination, proved actually to be a good one.
THE MILITIA—NEW POLICY FOR…
THE MILITIA—NEW POLICY FOR IRELAND. THB rumours which have, for two or three years prevailed about this season, respecting the embodiment of the militia, appear this time, to be founded in truth. We had thought that, even setting aside all other considerations, the late government would have hesitated to put arms into the hands of a body of men, which must include a very large proportion of those who threatened the peace of the country in 1839 and 1842. We should have supposed that poliey would have prevented this course, unless, indeed, they think that the spirit which then prevailed, is extinct. But such an opinion, we are convinced, would prove to be a very mistaken one, if circumstances calcu- lated to call forth the spirit, should come into existence; and such circumstances, in the shape of diminished employment and dear food, are already casting their gloomy shadows upon us. A band of men, thus raised, could not be relied upon in case of domestic disturbances; and for what else are they needed? During the last few days, the truth has been greatly let out. The militia, it seems, are intended to Mrpe in Ireland. Ourstand- ing army—large and expensive as it is—is not deemed suffi- cient to keep order there. Surely the defunct ministry did not think of imitating the madmen upon the other side of the Atlantic by plunging the country into a war, knowing how such events increase patronage, and draw off public attention from the mis-government at home. No—we will not give cre- dence to such vile policy: at all events, as regards Sir Robert Peel whatever certain other members of the late cabinet, not remarkable for the possjession of kindness for those to whom concession had reached its limits, or of sweet temper, might devise There is, it seems, to be a forced conscription of the in- dustrial classes of this country, a compulsory levy of the men who are of moie worth to the state than nine-tentlis of all the place hunters that ever existed,—in order to keep in subjection the alwavs miserable and misgoverned peasantry of ths sister whose misery is now aggravated by laws, which this n^ntrv^rirideavouriiig to shake off. The classes which will form t £ e militia, cannot, happily, be trusted to coerce their immediate countrymen; and so an attempt is to be made to use them against those whom one of the chiefs of the past ministers ha^described as aliens in blood, in language, and in Areligionh'" r from all these considerations, there is some. various crimes, but who was an honourable member of society, until compelled to become a soldier; and as the question before us, we shall make a quotation. And this unhappy outraged man (says the writer) the newspaper dubs an accomplished villain." Let us test Rioustels villany by the morality of the society he has offended. Here is a man of Nation, v¡p.ploye4 ia a merchant house. Not a breath of suspicion taints the vurity of his character; on the contrary, he conducts himself with perfect h e™iPloyer- Well, it pleases the state to honourable, punctual, merchant's clerk, for a man-killer. He must be turned into a soldier. He must forego his tranquil pursuits. He must yield up his per- »^n £ JrlerteaCu' h* moral di6n>ty. and become a musket- «nd ball-cartridge-bearing machine of flesh and blood-an auto- maton in uniform, to be wound up to commit any of war's goodly works of fire and slaughter. There is no help for poor Rioustel • n<?ne' He has no, t0 buy a vicarious victim; «o must he shoulder arms, and fall in with the 29lh Regiment. Thus the J fi/St Sl°,len ?uom himself The merchant's clerk is first robbed of priceless l.berty-by the mmal, the honeststate. Well, after bearing with the hardships and restraints of a soldier's life, until life becomes insupportable-and who shall count the men- tal agonies, the hours of anguish, of loathing and disgust, en. dured by the condemned slave of the musket ?-Rioustel escapes, and commences his career of accomplished villainy." From this desertion, involving, as it did, the impossibility of re. turn to his employment, and the constant danger of detection and punishment, did this man's crimes begin. Let us apply this case to our own country-and it is in the Militia that we find the parallel. In Ireland, there will be real service; and many of the evils, hardships, and annoyances connected with the regular army, must be endured. There was recently one amusing state- ment in the papers connected with this subject, of a very cool character. It was gravely announced, that those who enter the militia, would have the "pnvttege of getting into the regular army Why every bumpkin of the requisite height and strength has that privilege" now. and yet few avail themselves of it. Let trade be set tree, and economy, as well as iusticev pervade the new administration of public affairs, and there will be no necessity for the militia or any other force to preserve the peace of the realm.
LATEST.
LATEST. LONDON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18. The New Ministry. No announcement can yet be made of the com- ponent parts of the New Administration. It is. however, beyond doubt, that all the arrangements are going on in a way perfectly satisfactory, and that the utmost harmony of feeling is evinced by all sections of the Liberal party. The leaders of the free-trade party have been consulted and advised with all caution has been used and when the results are known, we feel confident that Lord John Russell will gain credit for the tact displayed and the judgment evinced. The Administration cannot be badly formed which shall have the entire Whig aristocracy, the Free-traders, and the whole Liberal and Radical party combined in support, and to which the people of Ireland accord their confidence and support.- We predict such an Administration. Lord John Russell has remained in town this afternoon, and has received visits from a number of his political supporters. A later edition of the Sun Mya Lords Grey, Morpeth, and Clarendon, Mr. Francis Baring, and several other noblemen and gentlemen, assembled this morning at Lord John Russell's residence in Cbesham-place, Belgrave-square. The conference continued to two o'clock. It is rumoured that Sir George Grey will go out as Governor General of Canada that Sir J. Hob- house will not take office on account of bad health; that Mr. C. Buller will be Secretary for Ireland that Mr. C. Wood will have a seat in the Cabinet, and be Secretary-at-War; and that Mr. Macauly will be Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET—WTMEIOIV,…
NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET—WTMEIOIV, Dac. 17. Price per lb. to sink the offal. d. s. d. Beuts 0 to 0 61 Sheep 0 (5 0 64 Calves 0 6J.. 0 7 Piga (per score ) S 3..9 0 r- _a_ _.& -I' _1.L_L in cousequence 01 a great quantity oi awclL ww were brought forward at Sir Charles Morgan's cattle show, remaining for last week's market, and the butcheis generally having made their purchases for Christmas, our market to-day was not large; still a fair number of all kinds appeared, except pigs, which were less numerous than at recent markets. We no- ticed some extraordinarily good beasts belonging to Messrs. Rees Keene, Llanhenock; Henry Collins, of Duffryn, Bas- salleg; and William Baker, Heura farm, Nash. Mr. Keene's cattle were those mentioned in the MERLIN of last week, and which would have done that gentleman credit had they been placed alongside the stock shewn by His Royal Highness Prince Albert, at the late Smithfield Cattle Show, although Mr. Keene's beasts were only three-year olds. Good beef, as well as mutton and pork, sold well. We are informed that a great number of the beat cattle were sold as high as 7d. per lb. The principal part of the Irish stock that came to hand this week, were only in store condition. No horses were offered. We heard several inquiries made for useful roadsters, and those for tramroad purpoeex. CONCERTS AT THE TOWN BALLo-On Tbun- day last, Mr. T. R. Piice's Morning and Evening Concerts took place, and it is a subject of very general commendation, that the enterprise, spirit, and taste of Mr. Price have brought before a Newport audience, on thete occasions, artiste* of the highest la- lent in their respective departments of musical science. We had Madame Lablache, whose mellow, powerful, and flexible tones occasionally reminded ns of Pasta,—Signor F. Lsblaehe, of the Queeo's Theatre, the worthy son oi a great sire,—the accom- plished Miss Meeient, a fine soprano,—and the Pagaaini of the present day, Mr. J. T. Willy,—Mr. Willy, jun., a mervolloui boy, presiding at the piano. The peiformaoces were under the most distinguished patronage of our neighbourhood; and the audiences, although not so numerous as we could have wished, were very fair, considering the present inclement seasoa. We trust that, on a future occasion, Mr. Price will reap a more abundant harvest from bis anxious efforts to delight a Newport audience. On leaving the Conceit-room last evening, we pre- pared a critique, whieh political matter excludes until our next number. FIRE.—On Tuesday evening last, a fire broke out in the flax loft belonging to the rope walk, near Clarence. place, in this town, by which a considerable quantity of flax was consumed. Happily, however, the fire was soon disco. vered and although it was feared that the flames would com- municate with the dwelling-house and stable of Mr. Salter, immediately adjoining, the fear was removed by the prompt and vigorous measures used to subdue them, and no serious lass was sustained. ST. JULIAN'S INN, CAKRLEON.-On Tuesday evening last, a ball took place at this house, when a numerous and highly respectable party congregated together, to pay the well-merited compliment due to the enterprising and youthful Host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Godwin. The spread was such as to elicit the unequivocal approbation of the guests. Oalopades and quadrilles were the order of the evening and those who love to trip it on the light fantastic toe," were gratified to their hearts' content. Mr. Waters, solicitor of Tredegar, has been appointed Clerk to the Petty Sessions held at Aberystruth.
MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH. On Sunday last, a mad-brained fellow, named Michael Ryan, disturbed the congregation worshipping at St. Mary's Church, from whence he was taken to enjoy the soli- tude of the station-house. A few hours lodging induced peni- tence, restored the use of his senses, and obtained the com- miseration of the churchwardens, who set their prisoner at liberty. MONMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL.-A meeting of this body was held on Friday last. On the motion of Mr. Yeates, seconded by Mr. James Davies, a committee was named, consisting of the Mayor, and Messrs. C. Tyler, Gratrix, Probyn, and Powell, with the assistance of the Law- Clerk and Treasurer, for the purpose of preparing and sub. mitting to council, a case for the solution of some difficulties which occur in the proper preparation of the new watch rate. The subject of the market tolls was discussed, in reference to an improved method of their collection; but it was reserved for further consideration. The Mayor then drew attention to the recent Act of Parliament for establishing Local Courts, and of extending its provisions to Courts of Record previously in existence, for the recovery of debts under J20. As this subject formed no part of the notice for the evening's delibera- tion, a conversation merely desultory ensued upon it; but the general feeling appeared very strong in favour of having such a court at Monmouth, which we hesitate not to say would be one of the greatest benefits which has for a long time been conferred on the town.
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CARDIFF. PUNCTUALITY.—On Monday, the Cardiff ma- gistrates, viz., the Mayor, and the Rev. James Evans, took their seats precisely at half-past ten, a.m., and sat for upwards of a quarter of an hour, when they closed the Court, as there appeared to be nothing to require their further stay; but just as they were leaving the Court, a person made his appearance to prosecute on a summons granted on Thursday week. He was told that the Court was closed, when he remarked that he thought a quarter of an hour would make no difference. The Mayor said, if old men like himself and colleague could be at their post at half. past ten-the hour appointed-it be. hoved Young men. who were prosecutors, or otherwise into. f thpv i° be in attendance at the proper time|; and negligence'* n0t'they mu8t take conioquences °' the,r
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To the Editor of the Mwmouthshire Merlin. Pridav last*48 1?Uc*1 8urprised U observe in the MHRLIN of latW to th^ t0rIal R*PUDIATON OF « %H°RT P01"/M?°T V* Lewis witl, I™? 01 Messrs. latch & Cope, and Mr. T. F. wis. With Which I sunnlied t\e nrerious week. You are tha" t foun iaV the articl* in question was apocryphal and that it found its wa t ediumns without the sanction of authomed reporter Tour observations go to defend i ""Potable legal firm this town against a statement my contribution i^eationed. A v ceased to be au- thorized and their retdv°aciwtanc«, at all times, by yourself, furnishes adeo u Ji w th «ir aeneral correctness. In stating I have referred had conducted the proswutfor ?must, in justice to myself, say, that I merelv j -mnreasion very general in the 1 town, and avaiu^l UPunf 1 orerogative claimed by writers i of the presaltw n?y8JelL? il 3mum of concurring oral information upon anyJutt^of doubtful nature. Should Jeidlw error was unintentional, and I reaauy retract it I am, Sir, most A ;ic,wport, D"q*n It, ISO,
SCHOOL EXAMINATION AT LLANARTH.
SCHOOL EXAMINATION AT LLANARTH. The examination of the numerous children receiving in- struction at the Llanarth National School, took place on the 12th inst.; and the evidences of good effected, imparted much satisfaction to a numerous and respectable company; amongst whom were the Venerable Archdeacon Crawley and Lady; the Vicar of Llanarth and Mrs. Price, Rev. Wm. Price, of Llan. vihangel, several respectable farmers, Sunday school teachers, &c. The school-room, which was tastefully decorated, pre- sented a very interesting appearance, displaying, amongsl other ornaments, maps and drawings executed by the pupils; whilst the cleanly and healthy appearance of the children was the subject of much praise. The examination was commenced by the Archdeacon, as. sisted by the Rev. Mr. Price. The writing, Scriptural read. ing, and answers from Holy Writ, were highly commended. The proficiency in arithmetic, by the first class of boys, was most satisfactory, evincing much care and ability on the part of their instructor. At the close of the examination, Archdeacon Crawley ad- dressed the children (about fifty in number), in affectionate and interesting terms, well calculated to persuade the mind and touch the heart. The reverend gentleman dwelt, in per- suasive language, on the advantages resulting from early and constant attendance, for the acquirement of advantages so con- ducive to their well-doing here, and their happiness hereafter. In conclusion, Testaments were given to the most deserving, and the worthy dignitary promised to reward two of the best monitors and Mrs. Crawley held out the encouragement 01 prizes to the best sewers, at the examination in March next. Sacred music concluded the proceedings of the day, which, upon the whole, reflected much credit on the master and mis- tress, Mr. and Mrs. Winstone. The examination of the children instructed at Bryngwin Infant School took place on Monday, the 8th inst., before the Rev. W. Price, Vicar of Llanarth, when the answering and good conduct of the little ones were so very pleasing, that the governess was much praised for the great good she has effected. This very useful institution is sustained solely by the Rector and family.
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An Account of Coal and Iron brought down the TRAM-ROAD and CANAL for the Week ending December 13. Tram road. Canal. COAL. TONS CWT TONS CWT. Thomas Prothero 1625 0 75 Thomas Powell 2191 7 75.. Rosser Thomas and Co. 757 12 T. Phillips and Son 606 8 Cargill and Co 781 9 W. S. Cartwright 833 8 The Tredegar Coal Company.. 1064 7 Joseph Beaumont 292 13 Rock Coal Company 859 2 Roger Lewis õ78 5 Joseph Jones 66 7 John Jones, Victoria 210 11 James Poole, jun 19 10 John Russell and Company. 1698 1 Latch, Cope, and Company. 1021 10 Lewis Thomas and Company 157 9 Robert Roe R. J. Blewitt 37 Õ John Vipond 324 J. F. Hanson 175.. British Iron Company. Gwillim and Webber. 24 Carr, Cargill, and Company.. 100.. Total 12752 19 1148 IRON. TONS CWT. TON. CWT Tredegar Iron Company 206 6 Ebbw vale Company 645 I Rhymney Iron Company 676 1 Cruttwell, Allies, 8c Co 150 0 Coal Brook Vale Company 99 0 Sirhowy Ditto. Total 1578 8 2366 1 ♦— TAFF VALE RAILWAY TRAFFIC, For the week ending Deo. 13, 1846. £ s. d. Passengers 1^0 2 9 General Merchandise 14 5 W. Coffin and Co 142 1 U Thomas Pftwell Llancaiach Branch..245 2 11 I Ditto Lantwlt Branch ..50 12 0/ l* u Duncan and Co 70 18 4 Dowlais Co 216 13 4 J. Edmunds 14 5 6 Indole and Son 16 611 R. and A. Hill 14 9 2 €1111 7 3 PRICES OF SHARES AT BRISTOL. WEDNBSDAY, DEC. 17. PRICE PAID. PER SHARE. Bristol and Exeter 70 75 80 Do New. 2 3 4 pm. Birunng.&Glouceater. 100 121 123 Do. i Shares (issued 74 dis.) 17 30 31 Do. I Shares. 3 Bristol and S. Wales Junction 2 1 11 pm. Bristol and Gloucester 30 21 22 Bristol and Liverpool Junction 21 t dis. par. Great Western 80 66 69 pm. Ditto Half Shares 60 34 36" Ditto Quarter Shares 21 141 161" Ditto Fifth Shares 20 13. 14&" London and Birmingham. 100 210 213 Ditto Thirds. 2 30 32 Ditto Quarters 2 21 23 South Wales. 2. 4 1 TaffVale 125.16.11 140 141 Ditto Quarter Shares 2.5 *29 30 Ditto Stock | 10 4 5 pm. Welsh Midland 2 i dill. West of Eng.&S.W.D. Bank 12.10.0 13i 13f
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EXPBCTED ADDITION TO THE ROYAL F.UIILY.-The Morning Post makes the following announcement :—"We have great satisfaction in being enabled to announce that an event calculated to strengthen the affectionate attachment of the people to the Throne, and at the same time to increase the happiness of her Majesty's domestic circle, may be expected to take place early in April next. SECESSIONS TO ROMB.—Mr. Stokes, a distinguished mem- ber of Cambridge University, and late secretary of the Cam- den Society, was received into the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday last, at St. Chads, Birmingham, in the presence of a very large congregation. The number of recent converts to the Church of Rome now exceeds seventy, of whom more than thirty are clergymen of the Establishment. VICB-CHANCKRY COURT, TUESDAY.—The Court was oc- cupied the whole of the morning with a motion for an Injunc- tion in the case of the Duke of Beaufort v. John Morris, to restrain the defendant from working a coal mine in Glamor- ganshire, of which he was lessee, and the noble plaintiff, the lessor, so as to cause the adjoining mine to be flooded with water. The application appears likely to occupy the Court for a day or two. BRISTOL AGRICULTURAL SOCIBTT.-The Thirteenth Ex- hibition of Live Stock took place on Wednesday morning at the Cattle Market. The show did not sustain the reputation of the society; it was short in number, indifferent in quality, and scanty as regarded the attendance both of the gentlemen and farmers of the neighbourhood. The only cheering feature was, that the finances of the society were stated to be in a more flourishing condition than has been the case for the last year or two. BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, DEC. 17—The demand for sugars continues extremely limited, and the sales of the week do not excecd 100 hhds., at a decline from the highest point of the market, of about 3s. per cwt. The offices will close in a day or two for the Christmas holidays. ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—On the train starting from the Weston-super-Mare junction, the guard attempted to jump upon it, but missed his footing, and his head striking against the pillar of the carriage, he was thrown under the train, which passed over his leg, fracturing it. The poor fellow was taken to Weston, when it was found necessary to amputate the limb. PIRACY AND SCUTTLING A VESSEL.—At the Lancashire Winter Assizes, on Thursday, Thomas Sheazel, 21; John Copplestone, 21; Herman Hinka, 23; Thomas Boyle, 28; Joe M'Cann, 25 and Henry Matthews, 39, were charged with having, on the high seas, on board a vessel called the Champ- lain, feloniously made, and endeavoured to make, a revolt, and, on another count, with having feloniously damaged the barque Champlain, with intent to destroy the said vessel. The charge having been proved, after evidence had been given, the learned Judge summed up at great length, and after a verdict of guilty was found by the jury, said, that they had revolted was per- fectly clear, and it was his impression that Boyle was ring- leader in the affair, and Matthews had associated to a great ex- tent Boyle was sentenced to imprisonment and hard labour for twelve calendar months; Matthews nine months; and the remainder six months, with hard labour. EXTBNBIVB F AtLuB.B.-The house of Mr. Robertson, of Lon- don and Dumfermline, which employs upwards of 6000 hands, has stopped payment, and the workmen are without em- ployment. The man Garratt, a letter-carrier belonging to the Rugby Post-office, has been committed to take his trial for stealing a letter containing money. A large Free Trade Meeting was held last Monday morning in London. Similar meetings have also been held, during the week, at Birmingham, the Staffordshire Potteries, Rochdale, Bradford, and elsewhere. Last week there was an extraordinary high tide in the Thames, by which immense injury has been done. Last Saturday afternoon, the first turf on the Bedford and Birmingham Railway was turned by Lord Alford, iu the room of the Duke of Bedford, who was unable to attend. STEAM-BOAT COLLISION.—On Saturday evening, as the Emerald, Diamond steam-packet, was proceeding on her way from London to Gravesend, her captain observed a large steam- vessel directly ahead of him, coming up the river. As she ap- proached he and his men in the bow of the Emerald sung out, out the steamer kept in the same track. Captain Pindar's order to port the helm had scarcely been obeyed, when the Emerald was struck on the larboard quarter by the bow of the other vessel (which subsequently turned out to be the John Bull, Hamburg packet). The paddle-box and quarter of the Emerald were stove in, and the funnel was cast down with a tremendous crash, produeing a shock throughout the vessel, which, in the after cabin, where the writer of this notice was at the moment flung the passengers from their seats, and tumbled over and amongst them the tables and every thing thereon. No personal injury of consequence was sustained by any of the passengers. DRKADFUL BOILBa EXPLOSION.— Bolton,, Dec. 15.—This afternoon, as the handt in the cotton-mill of Messrs. Rothwell and Kitta, Great Bolton, were about to resume work, an ex- plosion of one of the boilers took place, which being situate under the building, the consequences are most disastrous. The mill ig 8ix gtories high, and one end of it was entirely blown up by the explosion, spreading the utmost terror throughout the neighbourhood. Mr. Rothwell, nephew of the late Mrs. Roth- well, Mr. King the manager, and one or two others, were taken out dead, and a number seriously Injured. Mr. Kitts was in the engine-room when the explosion took place, and was much scalded Every exertiou is being made to save some who can be heard under the ruins, and we are led to hope that the loss of life will not be so great as might have been ex- pected und«r the circumstances.. Captain Johnstone, charged with murdering part of his crew an board the Tory was examined for the fifth tjme last Tues- day, and after a long investigation of the horrible cruelty alleged to have been perpetrated by him, he was once more remanded till next Tuesday.
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MONMOUTHSHIRE RAILWAY.—We are given to understand that a deputation from the London Board of Di- rectory met, in Newport, a few days since, some influential gentlemen connected with this neighbourhood, with a view to the formation of a local Board of Directors, for perfecting ar- angemenu to carry out the general objects of this Company. 1 he late Mrs. Mellorv Buraew, of Clifton, has bequeathed, free of duty s—To (he Bristol Infirmary, £ 100; Orphan Asylum, Hook • Mills, £ 100; Eye Institution, £ 50 Deaf and Dumb, j tad £200 for nrioui other charitable parploo.
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NEWPORT TOWN HALL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15. Present-J05eph Latch (mayor1, Thomas Hawkins, Thomas Hughes, and Kdward Dowling, Esqrs. Edward Palmer and John Evans were charged with being disorderly and figbting in the streets.—Discharged, with a caution and good advice. Ann Morgan was charged with being a di50rderly person but was set at liberty, on her promising, with apparent contrition, better behaviour, and with a caution from the Bench. John Joseph was brought up, and reprimanded for vlaying at pitch and toss -Discharged. Samuel Lee was charged with throwing boiling water over John Harrington-Ca¡;e dismissed. A CLEVER CAMPAIGNER. Charles Harris, alias Morgan, was eharged wilh obtaining money under false pretences from Mrs. Church, landlady of the Heathcock Inn, in this town,-James Price, sworn, stated that he was ostler at the Heathcock. Prisoner came to the inn last Wednesday, and brought a note to him, stating that three horses anil three men (he being one of the latter) were coming there from Squire Leigh's, at Pontypool Park. He said he was looking after the cattle at the exhibition- Mr. Ridley, Mr, Lelgh's larin bailiff, stops at the Heathcock. [The note was as follows Mrs. Church-I have seant Yu 3 Horses and 3 men to stope for one night and plese to coinnodate theam. Mr. R1dley," It was anything but a compliment to the intelJigpnt farm bJiJiff of the Lord Lieutpnant of the county, to suppose he was the author of the above elegant epistle.] VVitness further said that prisonet obtained 4s. of Mrs. Church, to drench a horse," Szc. On Thursday, prisoner came to the Heathcock again, with a second note, for money to purchase hay and oil cakes. He had the money advanced to him then also. [The second note ran thus; Newport, 11th—Sir, Y Oll will tell Mr. Lee's man to take one of the cattle if you cannot get hay for them you wiJI get some oil cakes for them. Tell Mrs. ChuTch to pay the l'xppnses to the man, and givc some money to the man if he want it and the horse will not be down to-day to fetch the cattle up. Yours Challes Morgan. Mr. Ridlev." This note was written ill a better hand than the first,] On Friday the prisoner came again, and wanted a shilling to get beer at the čattle market- This was given him by witness, he promising to pay him again, He came aga1n on Saturday, and asked for two shillings, saying they were so busy in the house that he didn't like to trouble them, but he would lPl witness have it again when Mr. Hidley came dowu. Consider- ing prisoner to be employed byMr. Hid ley. witness gave him the money. He said Mr, Ridley wouid call, but finding he did not come, witness thought all was not right, aud on sendmg a man to the cattle market found that Mr. Leigh's cattlc ha,1 all been taken home Oil Thursday: Prisoner was snbfequently aIJprehenùed,-A young lady, who is on a visit to Mrs. Church, proved tkat on Thursday last she gave prisoner is, (the money spoken of by th", last witness ;IS being the second sum paid. to prisoner). She also gave hill) Us on the Friday, on his asking her to read the note a second time, which lie had given on the previous day. On Friday evening he asked for more. professing that it was to pay for his lodgings, and she gave him half-a-crown. On Saturùay morning he again came for money to pay, he said, fur the cattle at market- She then gave him half-a-crown. She gave him these several sums, believing him to be a servallt of Mr. Ridley, He boarded each dav at theJHeathcock, and on Saturday bronght a friend to dine with hini! (A laugh; His hoard was placed to Mr, Ridley's account. When brought into the iun in the evening, prisoner acknowledgeù he had don" wrong.—By the prisoner: llave you any witnesses to prove I had money of you on Thursday ?—Witness I swetr I gave it you.-J\Ir. Anthony Ridley, sworn, said he was farm baiJitf to C, H. Leigh, Esq. Did not know the prisoner-never saw him before-never authorised him to make himself at home or get money at the lIeiithock-and was not the author or writer of the two wel1.written and grammatical epistles produced.- Committed to take his trial for the offence at Usk. Two olher charges stood against the prisoner—one for swindling and the other for deserting fioni the army. but they were nut proceeded with AFFILlA TIOX. A very uninteresting woman, named Nora Morgan, so far from possesi ing aný of the lamed fascinations of Moore's Nora Criena, that Ihe. absolutelvappeared an antidote to the erratic influence of the tender passion, came before the Rench to fix the paternity of her male infant, born in October last, on a smooth-fated and well.lookmg gentleman named Wm. A. Townsend, of this hornngh.-The comphinant stated that she was a widow, with five clJÎldren (born in hune.sl ,edlock), besides the young stranger in dispute; that she ha,1 known the defendar.tt Wo or three years, but had not been beguiled hv him hefore January last. L Witness then went into partICulars untit for pubhcatlOn,) Had not spoken to Mr. Townsend sillce the birth of the child; nor had she re- ceived any money from him; bnt he had previously promised to pay her 51. dependent npon certain results,-Mr. T. G. Phillpotfs appeared for the defendant; and cross-examined the complainant closely, as to the date mentioned-the corroborative testimony respecting her having been seen. with defendant on the particular accasion-her intimacy with other parUes-and her assertJOn that she had never said that were a c.-ertllill Mr. CllaMbers to "drop ofi, she should be a successor in the affectioui, and at fable and board, of good Mrs. Chambers.-Bridget Chambers, the female last referred to, with a countenance not unlike that given by fuuc/i to Leander Brougham," was then sworn She said she was the wife of Wm. Chambers, and lodged with him at widow Morgan's house. Uad frequently seen Mr. Townsend there; saw him there last Christinas, and after that. He used 10 come in for some one to go erranus for him. Had never seen any familiarity [¡etween Mr. Townsend and Nora. Had seen them coming from Risca one night" about nine or ten months ago —By the Hench: How many months is it now since Christmas ?-Witneôs: 'Deed, I can't say.—What is the name of this month '1-1 don't know.-Do you know what mouth Christmas day is in 1-' Deed, I cant teJl.- Do you know the names of the months f -Not myself, you know how many weeks there are in a month, or months in a yead-No, not I, sure,-Witness th..n:said she had never seen Townsend and Morgan coming down from Risca. [This denial of her fonner statement seemed to have considerable weight with the Bench, who did not appear to attach further credence to what she said.)-Mr. Phillpotts, in cross-examining this witness, aroulled her ire, by asking her respecting the alleged loves of Nora and her husband. She had not said to-day to Mrs Harris and another woman, that" if Townsend was not cast, there would be blood for supper at home to-night! "-After some further cross-examination, Nora Morgan was recalled, and said she had no further evidence to produce,-Thø Bench again consulted for a short time, at the close of whicD the Mayor said, For want of corroborative evidence, the case is dismissed. MURDEROUS ASSAULT. William Hanford, keeper of a notorious house on the Commercial road, known by the sign of the Blue Anchor, which has oflen been the locus in quo of criminalities tried in the court-was to-day charged with having assaulted his wife, Mary Hanforct.-The prosecutrix appeared at the bar bedizened in finery, but presenting amidst all, the withering effects of late hours and drinktng.-Mr. Smythies defended Hanford,- Mr. John Phillpotts, wbo appeared to prosecute, laid that he wou]. abandon the charge of assault, and proceed nnder a statute which con. stituted the assanlt complained of, a felony. He understood it was a most murderons attack, and the prisoner might be thankful he was not 6tanding at the bar charged with the crime of murder.- Mrs. Hanford then stated that on tbe 1st of December, at about half. past eleven at night, she asked Hanford if he was going to kbed and he said, Yea I'J! go any where with you. Fetch me a pint of water." She went t; bed and he followed. When she entered the room he sat down. She asked him to get into bed, and he then got up, took a hammer from his jacket pocket, and placed his back against the bed-room door. [The hammer was here produced-it was about three pounds weight, and a formidable weapon, sufficiently strong to fell an ox,] He ran towards her, and she observing the uplifted weapon, held up her hand, and re- ceived a violent blow on the arm. No blood was produced, but the flesh was much discoloured. He then struck her on the head with the ham- mer, and she being rendered insensible thereby, knew 110thinp; further of the transaction. When she came to herself she saw a sailor holding Handford, and a young woman holding her. Prisoner was struggling to get at witness again, but..the sailor prevented him. Prosecutrix wall taken into Davis's, next door, and the wounds being very severe, Mr, O'Reilly, surgeon, was tent for. In consequence of the injuries, she was obliged to keep her bed at Davis's, from Monday to Saturday, and was only able to come out;in the middle of last week, Mr. O'Reilly said she had a narrow escape of her life, and that she ought to be ihankful to Almighty God she wns not killed,-On Mr. Smythies cross-examining the prosecutrix, she said Mr. Townsend had brought her a paper when she was ill it was a proposal from her husband t" live allart she wal; to receivQ 10s. per week. She received a sovereign, but baid it was to pay her t-oard alld lodging. She had not compromised the felony-she had not for- given lIanford the brutal assault, nor did she intend to.-Additional evi- dence being required, the case was adjourned. At the adjourned hearing of this case in the evening, before his Wor. ship the Mayor, Thomas Hughes, and Thomas Hawkins, Esqrs., Mr. O'Reilly, surgeon, proved that he was called in to attend Mrs. Hanford on the 1st of this month, and found that she had two wounds OD the back part of her head, each being about an inch long, and a quarter of an inch deep. They were severe wounds. Saw her out of bed two days after. She was in bed three days altogether- The wounds were paraliel to each other, and must have been inflicted by a blunt instrument; they could not have been the result of a single blow. The skull was not fractured The haudle of the hammer produced could not have indicted the wounds but they might have been produced by blows from the sharpest end of the hammer. The hammer might have indicted the wounds without breaking the sknll.- By Mr. Hughes; The cuts "ere in the left side of the head, inclining upwards and downwanls.- By Mr. Smythies: There was no danger of her life from these wounds. I must give a general answer; ail wounds on the head are dangerous. I do not believe sbe has ever been In danger of losing her life from these wounds. There was no occasion for her to keep her bed. after leaving it on the Wednesday.-By Mr. Phillpotts There is great dauger frolll con- tused wounds-such wounds frequently produce fever, and tha wounds on Mrs. Hanford's helld, were contUsed.-ElizlI Smith. a very interesting looking girl, who, descnbed herself as a servant to Mr. Hanford stated that she was so frightened when the assanlt was made on Mrs. Hanford, that she could not now recollect very much about it- She said at length, that on going to bed she heard a shriek, and ran into her master's room,' "lien she saw her mistress, but could not tell whether Mrs. Hanford was on the floor, or stancting.-By Mr. Smythies: Mrs. Hanford was sober when she went np stairs.-By Mr- Kessick: I saw blood on her head.-Sarah Hanford, daughter of the prisoner, said she was in bed on the occasion of the roW between Mr. and Mrs. Hanford, but got up after- wards, and asked her. father what he was domg. He said he did not know. Witness slept III the same room, wIth her parents, and when she awoke she saw her mother leamng agamst the table, and blood flowing from her head. A sailor gave her the hammer produced, and she gave it to the policenwa--P. C: Bath was recalled, and stated that while talking with HanfWd he salil, '• I shall have the hemp around my neck for her let." This was a voluntary statement.—Mrs. Davis was next sworn. She said she lived next door to the Blue Anchor. On the 2nd of December, Mrs Hanford was. brought to her house, about twenty mlDutes to twelve at night, with wounds on her head, bleeding dread. fully. The doctor was sent for, and her wounds attended to. She kept her bed till the Fnday followlI1g.-By Mr. Smythies: She did not go out of the house on Friday, nor till the following week. Mr. Townsend was there on the Wednesday, and 8he was then in bed. Mrs Hanford sent for a glass of brandy and water for Mr. Town5end; but witness did not taste it. Mrs- Hanford had not said she had lived to grab her husband's purse. Mrs. Hanford did not say, when Mr. Townsend brought her the sovereign, This is a good salve for my wouncts.T,his was the case. Mr. Smythies said he had several wItnesses to bring forward,-The Mayor; Can you briug any evidence to shake the testimony of the wit. nesses, who have sworn to the facts of the assault? Y 011 had better give us an outline of what yon can prove by your, witnesses. Mr. Smythies then addressed the Bench, urging that no endence had been plOduced to prove that the hammer exhibited was the weapon used. or that the blows had been inflicted by the prisoner, except the discreditable testi- mony of the prosecutrix.-The Mayor. But you do not come within my meaning-we want YOll to state what evidence you can produce.-Mr, Smythies I can 8how that thIs weak case can be rendered weaker that the woman has perjured herself; and that she IS a person of notoriously bad character.-Tbe Mayor: y Oll ought not to talk of persons perjuring themselves, and until you can invalidate the testimony produced, it will not be worth while for you to make any further observations. A lengthened discussion, much of a disputative character. ensued between the Bench and the legal gentlemen. Ultimately, the prisoner was com- mitted for trial, at the Monmouth Assizes but was admitted to bail- the prisoner in j £ [00.,and two sureties of £50. each. Mr. Wm. How Palmer, beer agent, was one, who said, if there was any objection to him as a surety, he would deposit the £ 50. at once. Mr. W, 1\1. Townsend. of Cardiff-road, was the other surety; together with Mr. Henrv Kear, and Mr. John Holmes-thus dlvldmg the one hundred pounds into four sums of twenty-five pounds each. DELINQUENCY IN àSHOP MAN. A very respectable-looking young man-pale, and mnch agitated- named Thomas James, was charRed with having robbed his employer, Mr, Henry Shepherd, grocer. Commercial-street, with whom he was shopman, of divers bums of money, on various occasions.-The cue ex- eited considerable attention-many rebpectable tradesmen and others being in court to hear the proceedings. On being called to stand at the bar, the prisoner presenled a most dejected and wretched appearance.- Mr. Shepherd stated that the prisoner had been in his service, as piinci- pal shopman, about six weeks, at £ 2.ri. per annum. with hoard and lodging. He had a character from Mr. Rogers, of Monmouth, wllh him. Last Saturday witness noticed prisoner's hand placed to Ills pocket frequently, after putting money into the till; and especially after taking 14s. 0d. from a customer. Witness wellt to the till immediately after- wards, and found but 121. 6d-there. Witness and Mr. Harns, on Sunday evening marked lomel silver seventeen shillings and sixpence which money witness delivered to 1\Ir. Harris tbis afternoon, a,bont two o'clock, and told a policeman to be near at hand. The Coins were marked with the letter H. bv Mr. Harris, in the presence of witness. lu about an hour afterwards, witness saw Mr. Harris's servant come to his bhop, and no one but himself and prisoner were then there-he having bent the others out of the way. He walked to the other end of the shop, and said to prisoner, Serve her I'm going out. He went out and remained till the servant left tbe shop. He then went 111, and told tbe prisoner to go iuto the store for certain goods. A lllle he was absent, witness cleared the till of the whole of the silver, and placed It fly itself, Ilutting other silver illto tbe till- Having done tIlls, witness too" tbe silver he had taken from the till tIIto 1115 parlour, and eUllltned it. Eight shillings were marked, alld there was otber silver alBa. He then proceeded to Mr. Harris's, and In consequence of what he there heard, witness gave information at the pol ce oft.ee The b. I Produced •s in the handwriting of the prisoner- Sergeant Huxtable and Mi. Harris then went with him to his sbOII, alld called the piisoner IIltO all Inner 1'00111 with them. The prisoner was there searched by Sergeant Huxtable, who showed witneSS a shilling, which be ttJok from prisoner, marked as the otber eigbt. Prisoner said It IS the first money I ever tooll. from YOII, Mr. Shepherd, and X beg you to forgive me. III work for you for a year or sevell years for nothing, If you will forgive D,le" Witness desired bim to say no more-tu, say notbmg-as it might cnm.1 nate him. The parties then went upstairs, and on searching prisoner box, found £ 7. in gold and S4s. fid. in silver. Prisoner offered to give witness the whole and to do anything in the world, if only allowed to leave. Witness had not paid him any mOlley SlIIce his cUl1IllIg.1he prisoner 011 tleinl! asked if he had any qllestlons to put to the witness, lifted his bead from his bands as It rested 011 the bar, and said he had not Mr. Harris, beillg sworn, corroborated that part of Mr. Shepherd's evidence in which he fMr. Harris) had been mentioned- Harriett Miles, servant to Mr. Harris proved that lle this day gave her eighteen shillings and four sixpences on each of which lie pointed out the letter H. She went to Mr Shepherd's for groceries, which were weighed up by the prisoner, who gave ber a bill, amounting to 9s., which be I ecelpted, 011 her paying out of tbe marked money, eight shillings and two sixpences. He counted out money 011 the counter and sbe observed, that while hc was sweeping It into the till, be held sometIung under the two last fingers and tbe palm of his hand. Sbe then left the shop. Thcre was 110 one else in tbe shop at the tiwe. Took the goods, hi.l, and the twe sixpences, to her mistress. —Sergeant Jluxtable corroborated the statemcllt of Mr. Sbepherd.-Tbe prisoner then proceeded to examine Mr. Shepherd rda tive to a boy whom be had discharged on the, Saturday evening, with a viewto allow tbat he havlUg stolen halt a-crown, was therefore likely to have been tbe party wbo had been robbuig the prosecutor dllring Ihe preceding three ør four weeks, the J agistrates, after a long consulta tion witb Mr. Kessick, their clerk, committed the prisoner to take his trial at U»k Sessions. Bail would be accepted for his appearauce—bis own recognizance for £ 50., and two sureties in £ 25. each.—Prisoner-. Would one surety for £ 50., instead of the two at £ 25., be permitted, your Worships.-The Bench saHllt would be allowed,- We ulldentand t8lat bail was not procured.-The prisoner applied, before removed from court, to have his jiouey ind wntcu re turned. No order was wade, but tbe watela wu re,tol ed. j "■■"I HI" M| THURSDAY. Ann Jackson and Mary Ann Pass were cliargfd with havin obstructed the foot-path at the corner of Cross-street.—Kepi manded and discharged. Susan Davies was Charged with stealing five sixpences froi •vr" and discharged. Martha Morgan and Betsy Jones were charged with assault ing Mary Jones.—Each lady was ordered to pay a share o costs, or tosuffer 14 days' imprisonment. Charles Hall was summoned for non-pavment of f3. 12s wages alleged to be due to Johnstone Sloan.-Case dismisset John Hughes was charged with detaining a ship's register T i,m'v ms,~The register was given up. J ohn Young was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Pritchard -Fined 2s. 6d. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. John Morgan and Harry Galley were charged with bein Kcprimaadm and (lischarged. In the tou™ of Mo„d»r morning., pr„ooedi„s!, Mr. Join Court. Vere intended for hi, ,i L'.vowed" ,v personal allusion. 1
CARDIFF POLICE-THURRDAY, DEC.…
CARDIFF POLICE-THURRDAY, DEC. IS Present-R. Reece, F.S.A. (Mayor), and Whitlock Nicholl Esqrs. (?00d,win Bird charged Wm. Richards, a hobble. with wilfully breaking his office windows, and throwing a lar.> stone into the office, by which the sashes were also l,mUn Mr. B. stated the case, and called the following witnesses Mr. Llewellyn Bird, son of eomplaillant, proved that th prisoner had committed certain drunken freaks at his father'' office, and broken the glass. Mr. J. G. Bird said, the same man threw in a larsre ston, through the upper part of his office window, and broke th™ panes of glass, besides the sashes. Wm. Wilson said the pane broken in the office was wortl 20s and three panes in the windows up stairs, worth Is yd each.—tined 20s and 5s. costs, and in default of payment' t( be committed to the House of Correction, with hard labour fur two months, unless sooner paid. Timothy Donovan, charged with begging.-J. C. Morgan Davis, and Lewis Hopkins, proved the case, and he was ordered to leave the town. Mr Bickerton, landlord of the King's Head, was charged with keeping open his house after hours, and allowing disorderly persons to assemble therein, contrary to the terms ol the license. Discharged with a caution, under a promise not again to offend Wm. Rees boatman, was charged with stealing a vessel's fender from the William and Jane, of Bideford, now lying in the Bute Dock. Richard Hawkins, the captain, proved the case, and he was committed to the Quarter Sessions Patrick Rooney was ftned 5s., and 3s. costs, for being drunk —Allowed three days to pay. John Beynon was charged by Jacob Jenkins with an assault. rnied £2 2s., and 6d. costs, or one month's imprisonment — t ommitted. T}10^ Mflrgan was charged by Edward Williams, on be- half of the Dowlais Iron Company, with cutting and destroying a tarpauling, their property.—Fined 3s., and 5s. costs, or live days imprisonment. Morris Hailes, a boot-closer, was charged with stealing a moleskin jaeket, and a pair of boots, from William Morgan, 01 Merthyr-Discharged for want of evidence. Dianah Moss and Margaret Godsell, two recent importations from Newport, who made their bow to the Magistrates last week and were discharged, were brought up to-day, charged with fighting and creating a disturbance in Crockertown, last night. Their faces bore ample testimony to the nature of the row. Mr. Stockdale produced the dresses they were in during the affray, which were covered with mud, and saturated with blood; their bonnets were torn to ribbons, and P. C. tie org? Davis stated that on the street there were pools of blood and bunches of hair, and that when he went to them he was obliged to get assisUnce to separate them.—Committed to the House of Correction for one month, to hard labour. The Rev. James Evans here took his seat. Mr. Farish, landlord of the Rummer tavern, was charged with keeping his house open on Sunday morning till half-past one, when 13 boys left the house in a very disorderly state. After evidence had been given in support of the charge, a most excellent character was given to the hostelry of Mr. Parish, and the Magistrates dismissed the case Jto1; p" char«?.d ^thbeing drunk, and threaten- «• ,^&Vld/°neS ulS fined 10s' and costs for creating a disturb- ance, and assaulting a person at the Griffin Inn.
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TOWN-HALL, ABERQAVENNY-WEDNESDAV, DEC. 17. Present,—Hon. W. P. Rodney, and Rev. W. Powell, B I) Vicar. David Watkins, of Llanfurrain parish, was charged by Mar- garet Jones with refusing to support her female child. After rather a long examination, the defendant was requested to par *week"10 »°th" f"»» Margaret WiUianis was charged by Anne Andrew with un S y»?e1ing on Wednesday, the 10th inst.—Plaintill tnM1a T }ie y mentloned> oh returning from the oven she left all the V,' °r S?,mG °ne alUfd t0 hcr> 1101 ,0 sa>' she IwLt .the ashes in the oven, which expression seems to havr ft nse to words and epithets that certainly would not reflect Cr,i j j01- US rePeat\ These were the prelude to more de- cided doings, for defendant then favoured complainant with the contents of two vessels which she had just filled with water at the well, upon which complainant struck her with the shovel she carried so severely that the blood flowed pro- fusely from the wound; defendant not approving of this man- ner of treatment, got hold of her hair, and directed her attacks more particularly to the bridge of complainant's nose, which she left in a most unenviable state, besides rendering the lo- calities surrounding her visual organs of a hue decidedly tend- ing to the black. Witnesses were called on both sides, and defendant convicted in the penalty of 5s. and 17s. fid. costs, or in default of paying, she was to be favoured with a fortnight's imprisonment. °
« PROTRC fION" MEETING.
« PROTRC fION" MEETING. There was a Urge and respectable meeting of the Agricultural Proleelion Society of Essex, held on Friday at the Saracen's Head, in Chelroslord. for the purpose of taking ioto considerate the present cruia. The speeches of the chairman and of some others, were coldly received; but when one speaker-Sir John I yrrell—-unbosomed himself of the secrets of the Carlton Club the meeting took its cue from him in denunciations o( Ihe trailor, eel. Sir John detailed the reasons why be and his siuhlfiawTif0 i Pee' f°r «e»eral years past, and yet iKonZf48 by ^P'0* hi. government. P •« That this reao'«tion, which was adopted. memorialising the lata b°en eonvened for the purpose of —notwithstanding TjnTl™ V* ,U^Ct °f the recoid its deliberate opinions th«t ti occurred—is desirous to to British industry aeainot >e ma,n,e°*nce of protection welfare and prosperity of the peoDleT^fk °D e88enti,! ,0 ,ha restrictions on the importation of for remov*' t,,a ceived as preliminary to free trade coro« c*n only be re« manufacture in which labour is deenluV'^i01!!6' descr'P''°n of with the deepest apprehension this meV.iin ,0(1 t,lM lution in property to such a fearful extent con,emP,at€S revo- public safety, and involve the pr»dur«r. '° eodan8er ,he tures in inevitable ruin. That this meeiino T'0 '"I1 m,nur*c* pose the slightest diminution of the duties nn "i res°'ved ,0 °p- agricultural produce, aod strenuously urees ,,Z* e,v. on foreign this society, and the inhabitants of this coun^r "8 mem'>er9 untiring exertion to carry out successfully that /?.ncre,se<' "0(* Sir John Tyrrell .aid? The Csrlton Sub the event which has just occurred than could hnwa'h at ted, when one considers their former opinions M .ee° dual in that club but was loud in his condemnation If Sir R" Peel. (Loud and long continued cheering.) r i,n_ large portion of the Conservative party have eot intn^r' by a supposed betrayal of ihe agricultural interc-m durinT last four years but this I know, that some of the roost hoL able and straightforward minds amongst us felt themaelvea placed in this position. Here is a great party bound together and although to the propositions they propound, we cannot in ullr conscience assent, still the choice we have to make is whether or not we will break up our party. There were several indications during the four years I have referred to of the way in which we were betrayed There are two facts which 1 am tn a condition to prove. I know merchants iti the city of London—the filst and richest amongst them—who watched the registration and subscribed their money to such effect, that a constituency that returned four Radicals chose three agriculturists and Conserva- tives, Lord John Russell getting in the fourth, by what is vul- garly called a squeak. (Laughter.) Ttlls triumph was cele- brated by a dinner, and notwithstanding all the efforts that hlld been made, no minister attended, and although some imagined their intention of attending, it was conveyed to them that it would not be agreeable to higher powers that they should sup- port their friends. That shows something was then content plated. I need not say that all here were present at your COli- servative festival, yet the government did not commission a sincle member of itl body to return thanks for the expresston of opinion in its favour, or in furtherance of the object of the meeting. 1 say, then, that for the last four years, we have been under a sys- tem of betrayal. As the murder is now „ut> ,od as we ehortly see wbo are our best friends, 1 maintain, that this is a subject for very great congratulation. ( Hear, hear, and cheers. ) Now, gentlemen, from he best tnformation I can obtain (and J beheve there is no better) I understand Sir Robert Peel ha. lately placed hts back agamst the pillar that supported him ,n p°Wer I mean that great man lo whom this countly is moie in debted than to any other—that man who won the battle of Waretloo. (Vociferous cheering.) Confidence won the battle of Waterloo, aod we have confidence in the Duke of VV„n (Loud cries of •• Yes," and cheers VVellington. no longer a secrot efn f to obtain (and the matter is I have given V formed persons in London), T I foil! y TeC Veri,0° °f wh,t hi8 occurred. foll°wing resolution was moved by Mr. Fisher HohK. :.n:°^ may deem esaenlÏallo the interests of thtt Society." Mr-,o"Ph i—. !•c„,„d
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FROM FRIDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE Wm Fay, Bath, innkeeperNKRUP,S- Joseph Rothschild, late of thn V « a"d manufacturer Saddleworlh, Yorkshire, woollen clotli H?ld ,inel? «"i •»«.» hcfr. Jews' Orphan Asyli?mD'S Goodmaa's fie'ds' teacher at the Frederick Lingard, New }':I"et, Durham teacher of music. Fredeiick r lr n' °Chd,le'"tton manufacturer. chandler. n8e-»treet. Red Lion-square, fallow Thos. Moger, Holborn Hill, poulterer. T n.j BISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP J. Cadman and Co., Pontypool, Monmouth>bire> brewers. FROM TUESDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE. tX7 ti v ■. BANKRUPTS. \V,illiam Kearton, Lamb-street, Spitalfield8, chcesemoager. Jan C,?arr'yykeePCr' James Hulme Ma^ncheMe/'DLanCi*f'7' ™wkeeper. SeauTon't HbneUOn "elUwell.aJame? Norteliffe, and JPHR Hollawell, Halifax, Yorkshire, dyers.