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VESSELS IN NEWPORT DOCK, JANUARY…
VESSELS IN NEWPORT DOCK, JANUARY 1. TONS. Barque. Wiliam Bromham. 492 Timber. „ Calcutta. 389 Timber. Numa 323 Sierra Leone, Coal. j Diamond 320 Timber. j Inconstant 578 West Indies, Coal. fBrig •••• Konigen 246 Barcelona, do. I Ship Catharine 932 India, do. Brig Anna. 182 Black Sea, do. i Barque. Torn Moore 273 Jamaica, do. 9. Eliza G 331 Ditto, do. 'Brig Mayflower 279 West Indies, do. Barque. Otto .•• 392 brazil, do. ikrig Monmouth 210 West Indies, do. }Barque. Tweed. 346 Timber. u Industry 252 Barcelona, Coal. 1 Toronto 350 Singapore, do. Africa 277 Ascension Is), do. fL „ Ellen 162 Timber. f;Barque. Surry 461 Singapore, Coal. f| '!> Princess Victoria 251 Scotland. Iron. L M Faumano 254 Not chartered. .Barque Victoria 345 Havannah, Coal. L „ Boadicia | 427 Singapore, do. jiSri Mecca 250 Grenada, do. |Barque. Eftia 388 Barcelona, do. .Isabella (>90 Aden, do. s; £ artlue. Ayrshire.. 750 Ditto, do. i-fng Silurian 3()0 Hull, Iron. |«arque. Regalia 353 St. Helena. II A
j National Training School,…
j National Training School, Newport; FOUNDED BY SIR C. MORGAN, BAHT., 1840. ¡ (The subject of popular education, based upon sound religious *culcation, is one which of late years has awakened great and Pressing interest. Many schemes have been tried for edu. citing the indigent young on principles of mere moral culture, £ *d which, though they have been partially successful, have Slither achieved those benefits, nor confirmed the promises of usefulness, which the benevolent projectors so ardently <l» d f°r. Not that wc would be supposed in the slightest j jty8Iee to undervalue the real worth of those efforts for forming uj* ^oral character of the rising generation, and thereby fitting S1 the various pursuits in life, which afterwards would *ot» ^ut we cannot help thinking, that the leaven of >woi furn<^ should be a thorough introduction of the learner into a comprehension of the duties and obli- if- 10118 °/ religion, which, amalgamating itself with the influ- ILy *s effects of secular instruction, would best form the I man, and prepare him, in his maturer y«*rs, I ^charge of the duties pertaining to the station in I it becomes his lot to be placed. In whatever light the &n subJ'ect of educating the juvenile poor b« *d it teeming with considerations of the h^hest and hoi et Jfcaracter. We do not regard as sufficient for the purposes to e accomplished, that the mind of the less-fortunate poor of our 0, |<*io try should be rescued from its primitive ignorance, and imparted to it the mere influences of secular tyranny; we maintain, that a more potent element °fcu^ivation h1st be introduced into its developement,—the principle "Wby the youth learns to comprehend the true aim of his stence, and so comprehending, that while he applies the Hculcation of moral training to his duties as a citizen, he may 9 ? a more eminent degree appreciate his obligations as a Chris- t'n. The task of tint implanting the seed ot religious culture, >f watching it in its formation, and the happiness of viewing «n the fruition of blooming maturity Jb beautifully described 'J the eloquent Dr. Bowling, in his stinlzas upon INSTRUCTION. There is in every human heart t Some not completely barren part, Where seeds of love and truth might grow, And flowers of generous virtue blow: To plant, to watch, to water there— Be this our duty-be our care! And sweet it is the growth to trace Of worth, of intellect, of grace, ? No bosoms where our lajwurs first Bid the young bud of spnng-time burst, And lead it on from hour to hour, *1 To ripen into perfect flower. Hast thou e'er seen a gard& clad In all the robes that Eden had ? Or vale, o'erspread with streams and trees i —A paradise of mysteries; Plains, with jjreen hills adorning them, i Like jewels m a diadem? f j These gardens, vales, and plains, and hills, if Which beauty gilds, and music fills, M Were once but deswrts—culture's hand B Ha6 scattered verdur'e o'er the land; j And smiles and fragrance rule serene, i Where barren wilds usurped the scene. J§ And such is man! a soil which breeds n Or sweetest flower, or vilest weeds— P Flowers lovely as the morning's light— i Weeds deadly as the andonite: ) Just as his heart is trained to bear The poisonous weed, or flowerets fair. ,L Flow then, pure knowledge ever flow! H Change nature's face to man below; H A paradise once more disclose- Ma<e deserts bloom'wi h Sharon s rose; And through a Satfour s blood once shed, Raise his forlorn and drooping head. auch feelings as these, we entered the examination of the Newport National Training School on Tuesday Week TT .P us our eye rested on a scene of Ively and »°n f we 8aw before us the smiling C«>of upCrii'of five himdred children, the majority „f them ki Sti™. ? presence of the venerau f ity Van<* several of the distinguished s pp j Morgan CiMuiea^ld Pei-fected intelligence. The infant" underwent *P&rtmen? M^C vble examination by the mistress of that Young J and many of them evinced a pre dCced d™ ♦ W0Ul<^ not have be'n unw0rthy ° ♦ere department of the institution. The proceedings Jversersm.n"ed1?yfthe infant8 singing the National Anthem, £ w»s Pleased t01.the occasion. Before Sir Charles lef the distress upon the excellent footed TTS,t •«! -en' ^nd the ease with which ^ey '•i* boyi anH J-H lnt0 tlle general room allotted to the, end 8l'ls> tile wa« particularly striking. At »• up the b0.y« girls respectively, whiU wntr# was occupied by a coxnmodioui platform; on the ether side were ranged children sf both sexeSj more advanced than the rest. The room was tastefully decorated, with wreaths of laurel and misletoe; two large tables, covered with cakes, and surmounted with evergreens, stood on each side of the platform: while Chantrey's splendid bust of the venerable Sir Charles, encircled with a. scroll, bearing tho in- scription of "God bless our patron friend!" was similarly adorned with festoons of evergreens. On the platform we observed the president of the institution, Sir Charles Morgan, Baronet tin the chair), Octavius Morgan, Esq., M.P., the Right Hon. Lady Rodney, Mrs. General and the Misses Millman, Mrs. Lascelles, the Hon. Mrs. Colonel Spenser, the Rev. Edward and Mrs. Hawkins, the Rev. Henry and Mrs. Wybrow, the Rev. Chancellor and Mrs. Williams, the Rev. Daniel and Mrs. Jones, the Rev. James Yorath, the Rev. John Davies, Frederick Justice, Esq and Mrs. Justice, Mrs. Powell of The Gaer, Mrs. Henry J. Davis, &c., &c. On the table were placed several specimens of needlework, neatly executed, which elicited the marked approval of the ladies; and along the room wero distributed choice specimens of penmanship, drawings, maps, &c. The business of this de- partment commenced by the children singing the appropriate air of •'Welcome!" after which, one of the boys delivered a poetical recitation, laudatory of the Bible. The children next read, by the direction of the Rev. Edward Hawkins, the 40th chapter of Isaiah, in which, as well as in church catechism, they were closely examined by the rev. gentlemen. Next fol- lowed an interrogation, in the spelling of several polysyllabil words, taken from scripture; and after a few brief observations, by Mr. Hawkins, on the objects and tendency of religious in- struction, Mr. Stock was directed to proceed with the examina- tion. The children were then tried in writing from dictation. The sentence was called out by the master, and repeated by each child in quick sot to voce, was instantly transcribed. The rapidity ancl accuracy with which this was done, were very ex- traordinary and upon a few of the specimens being handed round, theJ: were examined, with strong marks of deserved commend:1tlOn. The children were next examined in slate arithmetic and mental calculation, in which they shewed equal proficiency and then executed lessons selected from instruction books upon social duties and sacred geography. The master then proceeded to examine the boys in modern geography. They were chiefly confined to England—its geography, physical features, produce, institutions, and general character, and answered with a readi- ness and precision which gave general satisfaction. A series of examinations, upon various subjects of education, peculiar to the institution, closed the proceedings, in all of which the children displayed a gratifying acquiantance with the nature of each subject. While the needlework was being handed round for the inspection of the ladies, a little girl approached Sir Charles Morgan, and presented him jvith a beautiful pair of white lambs' wool stockings. The wortl^ baronet received them with a good-natured smile, and, in return, presented the youth- ful donor with a substantial mark of his favour. The venerable and respected President (who we were glad to see in excellent health and spirits) then rose, ani addressing those by whom he was surrounded, spoke to the following effect: Ladies and gentlemen, as patron of this institution, I am glad to say that I think the examination of the children, this day, to have been very correct and good. I find, upon inquiry from the ladies, that they have been very much gratified, a feeling which the impression upon myself entirely concurs in. I am glad to find that the attendance, at the schools, is very regular, and that those intrusted with the responsible duty of training the youthful minds of those children, discharge that duty in a manner highly creditable to themselves. I have had gieat plea- sure in examining the visiting book of the institution, and find in it many encouraging testimonials of the high sense enter- tained by the visitors, of its general efficacy but I have been sorry to observe a falling off in the subscriptions. Feeling warmly as I do in the success of this institution, as patron of it, and with a view to remedy the mischief which further losses must entail upon it, 1 will cheerfully meet half the I. which it has suffered, rather than that the industrious and deserving inhabitants of the town should be deprived of the advantage which it affords. (Cheers.) I have great pleasure in acknow lodging the valuable aid rendered by the Hev. E. Hawkins and the Rev. H. Wybrow, and beg to thank you all, ladies and gen- tlemen, for the kind and cordial feeling which has brought you here to.day. (Great cheering.) The Rev. E. Hawkins then addressed the meeting, in acknow- ledgment of the compliment paid to him and his brother clergy- man, Mr. Wybrow. He spoke in elegant terms of the warm interest, at all times, felt in the welfare of the institution by its revered patron, and concluded an address of considerable effect, with a hearty wish for the worthy barpnet's health and hap- piness. The children sung the chorus of God save the Qtfeen," in very good style, at the conclusion of which the distribution of cakes took place. It is an annual treat supplied by the bounty of Sir Charles Morgan to the children, and consists of a pound of currant cake for each child. For the present, like every other occasion, the cakes were excellently made and baked, doing much credit to the ability of Mrs. Rees, the housekeeper of Tredegar Park. Having now closed the particulars of these examinations, we would beg to add a word or two, respecting the character and merits of this institution. It was founded nearly six years ago, since which time it has passed upwards of two thousand chil. dren, and supplied no less than seventy teachers, not only to various schocls In the diocese, but to many in remote parts of the county; and there are now no less than twenty teachers attending the sunday schools, who, at one time, were children in the school, where they were taught those things in which they now instruct their youthful successors. We would con- clude bv quoting an extract from a minute of the Privy Council Educational Committee, in reference to this institution dated 24th November, 1845 :—" The Lords of the Committee of Coun- cil on Education, have received from the Rev. H. Bellaris, one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools, a report, in which he speaks in terms of high commendation of the Newport School." We would earnestly hope that the depression which the charity at present suffers from, may be met by prompt and vigor- ous measures on the part of its well-wishers, and that thrtruly liberal offer of Sir Charles Morgan may be seconded through- out the town, as it deserves to be.—From a correspondent.
CHEPSTOW.
CHEPSTOW. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. — On Tuesday morning last, a sloop, laden with coal, from Newport, owing to the boisterous winds, was wrecked on its passage from Magor to Caldicot Pill. She had three hands on board, the captain, the owner, and a seaman, all of whom lost their lives. The bodies were picked up the same night, when the owner, Wm. Williams, of Redwick, and the captain, Opton, were locked in each others arms. The seaman appeared to have made endea- vours to save himself by swimming, being found stripped. We hear that the Hev. T. Rees, independent Minister of Chepstow, is about to deliver a course of lectures on the "Seven Churches," described in the book of Revela- tions, to commence on the 4th January. A public meeting of the land-owners and holders is announced to take place at Chepstow, on the 10th January next, to take into consideration the propriety of addressing the Queen and both Houses of Parliament on the subject of con- tinuing protection for agriculture, &c. A full attendance is expected.
MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH. On Monday last James Price was fined £2. 10s. including costs, by the borough magistrates for assaulting & policeman (Stephens) whilst in the execution of his duty, and through which the latter received, some weeks since, a frac- tured leg. On the same day, Mr. William Miles was fined 15s., including costs, for refusing a soldiers' billet. On Tuesday last, Mr .William Newman, of the Bull Inn, was fined £\3. 10s., including costs, for retailing spirits without a licence, upon the information of the excise authority.
PONTYPOOL.
PONTYPOOL. ODDFELLOWSHIP.—At the quarterly committee of the Pontypool District of the Independent Order of Odd- fellowship, Manchester Unity, held on Monday last, at the Union Hotel and Tavern, Abersychan, there was a numerous attendance of the delegates from the various lodges present. After the transacting the business of the committee, they proceeded to the annual election of the district officers to serve in the ensuing year, when D.P.G.M. Thos. Jones, Esq., surgeon, was chosen Prov. G.M., Mr. Wm. Probyn, P.G.M. of the Hospitality Lodge, Dep. P.G.M., and Mr. Joseph Ellis for the fifth time, Prov. C.S.
C ABERGAVENNY.
C ABERGAVENNY. ODDFBM.OWSHIP.—This flourishing order-so generally esteemed for its laudable philanthropy wherever its principles are carried out-is, we are happy to state, prosper- ing greatly in this town. We intended to give some inter- esting detiils of its workings in Abergavenny this week, which are unavoidably deferred. NANTYGLO.—Above 8,000 tons of rolled iron were made in this stupendous manufactory, within the last month. When will men learn wisdom. Have not the miners and colliers ofNantyglo and the locality suffered enough of privations and misery from turning-out for wages in former years, that they must have another attempt to coerce the masters. We have been informed that the colliers are unwise enough to talk about it. Our last hopes are that it will end in tam. The wise men amongst them are silent, knowing the time is not tar distant when an advance will be given unasked. on IMPUDENCE.—A young fellow, about years of age, a few days since preambulated the town of fwm Celyn, offering braces, garters, and shoestrings for sale. It was remarked to him, by a respectable tradesman, to whom T5 commodities, that a stout, hale, athletic, young fellow like him ought to earn his living by labour, not by such a vagabond life as that which he was pursuing. The fellow very coolly replied, Lord, sir, nobody but fools and horses works now a days I clears, like fun, 6s. a week by sell- ing garters, and should not I be a fool to work, and may be not clear 5s. a week. Ohi sir: I a lernt many a good lesson from the old cadgers in the lodging houses. Work—not a bit of it— as long as I can do without it." ESTABLISHMENT OF A BRITISH SCHOOL AT CWM CELYN.—The great feature of the times in which we live is the science of education. For ages past, comparatively little attention was paid to this, but the nineteenth century has witnessed a change as vast as it is beneficial and necessary— and the cultivation of the intellect of the rising generation has been, of late years, the subject of attention; and the method of teaching has been so much improved upon, that the youth of the present day possess advantages for the speedy acquisition of useful knowledge which none of their forefathers ever knew. Lancaster, Wilderskin, and others, by the introduction of the catechetical and monitorial system of education, have done very much to facilitate the acquirement of learning; and we rejoice to find that their system is so fast gaining ground, and that is fast making its way into the thickly-podulated districts ot the Iron Works. A* vast field for usefulness is open there, where hundreds, nay thousands of children exist, requiring es- pecially a knowledge of the vernacular tongue,—for there can be no greater disadvantage to a commercial country than that within the circuit of a few hundred miles, two languages should oe used ot which both parts of the inhabitants are only conver- Qvi.« T • e" T^e esta lishmeut, therefore, of a British ° centre of the mineral districts of.Monmouth- ? e Cu m 9e,y" Iron Works, will, we trust, be Trnn r„Very be.neficial results. The Cwm Celyn and Blama Iron Company have taken the affair up with a spirit utmo8t credit on them and the liberal manner in which the agents and manv of the workmen ^hVverfbesfnZ^hp"16 erCCtion of «ew School-room, is the very best proof they can g,ve that in their estimation the old saying, Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly totewise," is not a wise saying We understand that in thecourse of a few days the tnends of education will take tea together in the new building, and whatever profits may arise from the tea nartv will be appropriated to the building fund. party WI"
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The Rev. F. flose, incumbent of Cheltenham, hat addressed a letter to the tradesmen of that town, calling attention to the fact, that several shopmen have withdrawn their subscriptions from the Church of England Reading Society, on the plea of their late detention in business. Mr. Close solicits the trades- men to obviate this state of things. At the Mansion House Committee in Dublin, it was stated that the potatoe disease was checked, though some letters set forth that the potatoes which had at first escaped the pestilence, were now becoming diseased, and dysenteric attacks had set in among some of the poor people. On Sunday, the pulpits of most, if not all, the Baptfst cha- pels in the Metropolis were hung in black, in token of respect for the late Rev. William Enibb; and funeral sermons Were -reached by the respective ministers on the occasion. The Earl of EllenborougU will probably be appointed Presi- dent of tb. Couwil.
DROWNING AND MEANS OF PRESERVATION.
DROWNING AND MEANS OF PRESERVATION. (, INQUEST. On Tuesday last an inquest was held at the Bute Dock Hotel, before R. L. Reece, Esq., coroner, on the body of Charles Atkins, aged IS, seaman on board the barque Pegasus, of Cromer, in Norfolk. William Jarvis said, he was master of the barque Pegasus; that he shipped deceased as a boy, at Gloucester, about seven months sigo; that he had been one voyage to New Brunswick, returned from thence to Gloucester, about a month ago, re- mained there three weeks, and arrived in Cardiff on Friday afternoon; went up to the brokers', returned on board about eight in the evening, ordered some fire to be made, and tea got ready; deceased went ashore, and got a large lump of coal, and proceeded to light fire the cabin boy said, George, fetch a bucket of water;" deceased said, I'll go and fetch it," and he took a bucket and went for it, and I never again saw him alive. The vessel was lying close to the quay wall, in the basin of the Bute Dock; the night was verv dark, and blowing a heavy gale; at the time there were no lights on the Docks. A juryman and captain of a vessel said that gas lights were in progress of being put on one side of the Dock, which, he thought, would tend more to deceive than to assist men in getting on board their vessels by night, and he should be very glad to see gas lights on both sides of the Dock. Captain Jarvis continued: He expressed his surprise at the deceased not returning, when one of the lads said witness need not be alarmed, he supposed lie had gone up town after one of the crew. George Lown said he had looked for Charles, and if he had fallen in he should have seen the bucket floating. Thomas Wuddunstone said, he was a lock keeper at the Bute Docks' that yesterday morning, between eleven and twelve, by orders of Mr. Dornford, the water in the basin was run out for the purpose of ascertaining whether the deceased was in the basin that he was standing on the pier head, saw a bucket in the mud, went down, caught hold of the rope, and pulled up the body-the rope was round both arms, it seemed to have got entangled by his struggling; got assistance, and brought him up the captain shortly after came, and recognised Him. Verdict—Found Drowned. The iurv expressed a hope that the lights would speedily be put up on the west side of the Dock, and strongly recommended the ligtrting of the east side.. A seaman then got up and said, that last night he, and another of his comrades, were coming up town, and one man from the British Queen, now lying m the Bute Dock; that when they all three were walking along the quay, the man from the British Queen fell into the Dock, and had not assistance been at hand, he must have been drowned, for when a poor fellow once gets in, the quay wall is so perpendicular and slip- pery, and the water so much below the coping stones, that it is quite impossible to get out, or even to catch hold of anything to keep himself up until assistance is rendered. To remedy this, a very good plan was suggested, Tiz.-have a chain from one end of the dock to the other, and every five or six feet have a staple fixing it to the wall, so that if any one fell in they naturally would make for the side, catch hold of this chain, and there keep themselves above water until assistance came to their rescue. We sincerely hope this judicious plan will soon be adopted.
. Merthyr Cymreigyddion.
Merthyr Cymreigyddion. Oes y byd ir* iaith Cymraeg." This Eisteddfod was announced to take place on the evening; of Christmas-day, under the patronage of William Thomas, Esq Court House, and the literati, gentry, and. tradesmen of Merthyr. A long list of prizes, a flattering programme, and the expected presence of several eloquent orators,created consider- able excitement,and gave rise to very lively anticipations. This it appears had proved contagious, for Cardiff, Newbridge, Caer- philly, Rumney, Dowlais, Aberdare, and Hirwaun, had each sent attendants to the metropolitan festival. Special trains had been provided to start early and late by the Taff Vale Railway, and accordiagly, long before the hour of meeting, the town was as full of life, and the streets of people, as if it had been market day. As half-past three p.m., the appointed hour, approached, the inquiries were both many and eager for tne way to the Llan Gwyn," White Lion. Soon as the doors were opened, in flowed the tide of human beings; in a few minutes the mass was tightly wedged in the passage and in an incredibly short space of time, the large room, calculated to contain upwards of a thousand men, was crammed to excess, and great numbers were refused admittance. The audience having seated them- selves, one of the committee rose up, andfafter explaining the unavoidable absence of W. Thomas, Esq., proposed that the Vice-Chairman, the Rev. Thomas Pavies, be appointed to pre- side, which, having been seconded by Mr. Jonathan Reynolds, was unanimously resolved. While the reverend gentleman is. seating himself in the pre- sidental chair, which his learning and kindness so well enable him to fill, we will cast a cursory glance over the dense array before us. Merthyr has long been celebrated as the emporium of Welsh commerce, and as nearly all the literary prizes at the late and preceding Abergavenny Eisteddfodau, have been won by candidates from that locality, it is not unlikely soon to set up pretensions to being a .Cambrian Athens. Here have upwards of a thousand men forsaken the orgies of Bacchus, the sports of the field, and the many pursuits with which Christmas-day is generally taken up, and in answer to a pro- gramme which was not narrowed down to the prejudices of a coterie—squared to meat the angular views of any class, nor filled with the tinsel glitter of bombastic appeals to national vanity-assembled, and united in the bonds of friendship, love, and truth, to pursue and acquire useful knowledge. The rea- diness with which the public have responded to this appeal to their better aspirations, furnishes a fact most significant in its importance, and one which the friends of mental improvement will do well to turn to a good account. Few persons, save the judges of prize compositions, can form a just estimate of the profound truth expressed by one of your correspondents in the late "Cymreigyddion Campaign." When he said "that an im- mense amount of mental capacity existed among the peasantry, and artizans of Wales, but nearly the whole of which was wasted, he revealed facts which it would be criminal longer to neglect. From Cymreigyddion Societies, -as at present constituted, no good can be expected; the national mind is frittered away on subjects of no importance, and in essays and poems which, however much talent and mental energy they may indicate, are plunged into the oblivion of antique coffers. By intelligent committees, a selection of subjects calculated to call forth the s iN higher powers of mind, suited to give a taste for refined pur- suits, and to gratify the intellectual craving which this age is rapidly generating, these societies might be converted into, or at all events, serve the purposes of, Mechanics Institute*, in which the popular love of the Welsh language, might, through the instrumentality of that language, be made a lever to act with great power for the best of purposes. Few Welshmen feel disposed to give their thoughts to the public in the popular language; but as that must be the medium through which all good must flow, these societies should also supply the funds for the publication of the treatises on arts, sciences, philosophy, and general literature, which they may call forth. Our readers, when they perceive the motive, will pardon this digression. By an arrangement better calculated to further the business of the meeting, than to develope the true value of such insti- tutions, the speeches which usually form the preliminary parts 'of Eisteddfodau, were in this case avoided by prize orations On the Utility of Cymreigyddion Societies." A young man named John Thomas, (miner) having sang very sweetly to Nir. Thomas Davies's masterly harp-playing, the President called called upon those who intended competing for the prize oration, to give in their names. Four persons named respectively Wm. John, Rees Rees, Thomas Rees, and Daniel James, gave in their names as candidates. The President then called them up in the order on his notes. William John delivered an admi- rable speech, in very excellent style. Rees Rees, followed in a more prolix, and less logical, address. Thomas Rees ranted a little too much, and Daniel James completely lost sight of his subject. To insert all these orations, would take up more space than we can afford; to give one without the others would be unfair; we therefore confine ourselves to a passing comment. The co Ddryw Fach" then favoured the audience with one of S i 5 "dS • I Addresses, two m number, were delivered siderablemeru by Thomas Rees, and Daniel James the On J oy, f • > displaying considerable thought; the first phi ^uUntLsting. Three parties, named Moses*1Saunders, John Rees, and John Thomas (miner), com- peted in singing for No-13,—two sang in very superior style. Jonathan Reynolds read a very poetical piece on The Tem- dest in a style which strongly reminded us of the anecdote told of Thomson, whose readings of The Seasons, no man of taste could tolerate, and in quick succession three set of Engly- nion. The judge of prose compositions gave his adjudication on No. 2.?Ddryw Fach competed in singing for No. 14, and was followed by Francis Jonas in the North Wallian style for No. 15. The singing throughout was of the most exquisite character, and gave a degree of satisfaction only exceeded by the singing of Eos Fach, Ddryw Fach, Edward Morgan, and John Jones, for No. 16. The charm of the evening was, however, the musical contest for the last prize. Llewelyn Williams and Edward Evans had given in their names as competitors. Edward Evans, a boy of 16, son of Mr. Morgan Evans, of the Rising Sun, Merthyr, played first, His performance reflected the highest credi^Jpon Mr. Thomas Davies, his tutor, and eli- cited the warm commendations of the-judge, who pronounced his only fault to have been lingering a little too long in the time. Llewelyn Williams's performance was more rapid and masterly, and elicited rounds of applause from the audience. In a short address,Jthe Rev. Thos. Davies wound up the affairs of the meeting. In the course of which he took occasion cursorily to advert to the good which such societies and meet- ings might produce, and showed by an appeal to the respecta- bility, intelligence, and numbers there assembled, that Merthyr deserved to be equally celebrated for its intelligence, as for its wealth. He made a very happy allusion to a circumstance which occurred a few years ago, having reference to the respect- ability of the town. A commercial traveller who had burdened his customers with more goods than they had ordered, found some difficulty in collecting his cash, and on departing left on the table in the Bush, the following apostrophic lines ;— 0 Merthyr thou the vile, and wretched place, Peopled by the scum okne human race; Thy air is tainted by the breath of hell, And in thee none but rogues and rascaals dwell." The Rev. David Saunders coming in shortly after, saw this more abusive than poetic verse, and immediately wrote a reply to the following effect 0 wretched poet, thou hast applied thy muse, To language vile, expressions of abuse; In Merthyr are some men of high degree, Above what thou art now, or e'er wilt be. Doggrel as both these are, continued Mr. Davies, the latter contains a substantial truth. Merthyr does contain some men who have done good in their generation, who will be known to fame, and rank amongst those whose names will be consigned to a very distant posterity. Be it your endeavour and mine, to increase the number. The rev. gentleman then vacated the chair. „ Mr. John Thomas and company sung a elee.and the numerous audience after thanking the judges for their mildness and im- partiality, and the Chairman for the considerate and dignified manner in which lie had discharged his compound, and onerous duties, left for their respective homes. AWARD OF PRIZES. JucOES.—Prose Compositions.-Rev. Thomas Davies. Poetry.—Mr. Robert Roberts. Music & Singing.—Mr. John Thomas (Ieuan Ddu) ,or, the Character of the Prophet Jonah-The best Ode, two pounds.—Mr. John Edwards, North Wales. 2 —The best Treatise on the Despicability of the Slanderer one pound —Mr. Daniel T. Williams, Glebeland, Merthyr. g _The best Poem on A true friend," of not more than a hundred lines, one pound.—Mr. John Williams, Cefn. 4.—The best Oration on Joy, one pound—Mr. Thomas Ree» auner. 5 _'The best Comic Song, the author to choose his subject- -Mr. William Williams, Stag, Aberdare. 6 —Second besfc^Mr. Thomas Williams, Lianwonno. 7.—The best Poem on the Tempest, one pound.—Mr. Jonathan ^best Song on The Patriot."—Mr. David Bevan, m0!—The best Oration on the Utility of Cymreigyddion Societiea —Mr. William John, Newbridge. 10. -The six best Englynion to the New Police Station.— Mr. Jonathan Reynolds. 11.—The two best Englynion to Cae. Mary Donne Farm House Mr J Reynolds. 12.—The two btstEnglynion to The Cymreigyddion Room.' ~~ll^f^b^Dadgeiniaid with the h%rp," in the fanner of South Wales.—Mr- Th°masi yi „ 14.—The best Female Singer, ditto.—Letatja Morgan, (Y DlZ—T^best Singer after the North 'Wattian style— Mr. F?I £ —Thebest Choir Singer*.—Edwardil,organ, John Jones, Eos Fach, and Dryw Fach. 17.—The best player on the Single 6tra>«ed Harp, under 84 years of age, a copy of Parry » welsh P*> T*Iue £ 4. by Mr. Urrelyn WUli*»*» Caerp&l«7- <<
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DREADFUL SUICIDES, &c. SXTXCIDB AND ATTEMPTED MURDERS THROUGH DES- TITUTION.—Last Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Wakley, M.P., held an inquest at the Ben Johnson, Great Wilde-street, Drury-lane, upon the body of John Grainger, a blacksmith, aged 27, who committed suicide, and attempted to kill his wife and brother, under the following distressing circumstances -—Anne Grainger, the wife of deceased, quite a young woman and far advanced in pregnancy, examined The deceased, herself, and his brother, lived together. Her husband was out of work, and all they had to live upon was what his brother earned which did not exceed 6s. a week. Oil the Saturday preceding his death, they lay in bed all day, as they had nothing to eat. During that week he attempted thrice to cut her throat and his brother's while asleep. His brother leaped into the street out of the win- dow to save his life. Her husband then endeavoured to hang himself. Last Christmas Eve he got a quarter day's work, for which he was paid two shillings. When he returned home he exclaimed, All I have are two shillings/ and I owe my rent. They will turn us out. What will become'of you?" She en- deavoured to comfort him, but in vain. About nine o'clock at night he took his brother with him to purchase, as he said, two ounces of salts, but would not let his brother go into the drug- gist's shop with him. He returned home in three minutes, and getting two cups he diluted the half of one package in each cup. 'He then said to witness, I am going to take some salts, I have got an ounce for you, and an ounce for myself. It will do you good." He drank off his cup, and fastening the door, seized her, threw her on the bed, holding in his hand an open razor, and exclaimed, I am not going to leave you for any one after I die." She implored him to spare her life, and called for help, when he said, If you cry out,! will dash your brains out." Witness at length released herself from his grasp, and succeeded in opening the door and procuring assistance. He, however, pulled her back and kissed her, after which he made an effort to snatch the remainder of the poison from the landlady, but she threw it into the fire. A doctor was spnt for, but he was. a corpse before his arrival. They were in the deepest poverty. The last article she pawned was her apron for sixpence, and she had to borrow the dress in which she then appeared. The poor creature during her evidence was in a paroxysm of grief. Richard Grainger, brother of deceased, was next examined, and confirmed the last witness's evidence. Although be was seventeen years of age, so $**W in his growth and so poverty stricken was he, that he appeared to be not more than twelve years of age. He was suoi a picture of squalid misery as to horrify both coroner and jury. He said that his brother had been struck upon the head with a hammer two years ago. and that ever since he had cotujdkined of a pain in it.* Deceased's landlady gave him, his wiftf^tnid brother a most excellent character. Verdict," Insanity." The coroner and jury raised a subscription towards the relief of the wretched woman and her brother-in-law. SUICIDE OF Cor.ONEL GuRwooD —An Inquest was held before F. II. Gell, E«q-, Coroner for East Sussex, on Tuesday morning, at 120, King's-road, Brighton, to inquire into the circumstances attending the death of Colonel John Gurwood, who had terminated his existence on the previous Saturday, by cutting his throat with a razor. The following witnesses were examined at the inquest:—Sarah, the wife of George Collins, of 120, King's-road, lodging-house keeper, deposed that last Tuesday morning Colonel and Mrs. Gurwood and their three daughters came there to reside. They brought no ser- vants, and witness waited upon them. She deposed that she saw the Colonel on the floor in a pool of blood, arising as she supposed from his having broken a blood-vessel in his dressing- room. Her husband ran for Mr. E. J. Furner, a surgeon, re- siding in the King's-road.—Mr. E. J. Furner, surgeon, deposed that he found the Colonel lying on the floor in a pool of blood. On lifting him up witness found a razor grasped in his right hand, and a wound on the left side of the throat, four inches long, and from an inch to an inch and a half deep. In his opinion, this wound caused death, and he had no doubt that the death was instantaneous.-Sir Henry Webster, a Lieutenant- Colonel in the army, residing at 44,Brunswick-square, Brighton, deposed that he had known Colonel Gurwood for thirty years. About a month since the witness heard that he was unwell. From his conversation upon politics, as well as on general sub- jects, I found that he was in a very weak and desponding way. 1 have no doubt that it was all caused bv the relaxation of the nerves, in consequence of his great work," The Dispatches of the Duke of Wellington," having been concluded.-Verdict, That the deceased destroyed himself while in a state of tem- porary insanity." SUICIDE BY AN AUTHOR.—On Saturday Mr. Baker held an inquest at the Sutton Arms, Carthusian-street, Aldersgate, on the body of Mr. John Christian Ross, aged 23, an author, connected with many periodicals of the day, and a lecturer at several local literary, societies, who committed self-destruction, with prussic acid, at the Gloucester Coffee-house, 120, Alders- gate-street. DETERMINED SUICIDE.—On Monday forenoon, about 12 o'clock, a gentleman committed a most determined suicide in an unfinished house, No. 46, Holford-square, Clerkenwell. Two policemen repaired thither, and on proceeding to the first-floor apartment, they discovered the body of a respectably-dressed man, about fifty years of age, lying on the floor, with his head frightfully wounded, and a pistol, with which he perpe- trated the deed, lying by his side. Life was quite extinct. The deceased was traced to be Mr. Cundell, oilman, of Amwell- street, Clerkenwell, and also of the firm of Messrs. Cundell, coal-merchants, Whitefriars. AFFECTING SUICIDE.—The family of Mr. George Stevens, of West Tested, near Alresford,are much afflicted by the suicide of his second daughter, Amelia, about 20 years of age, who destroyed herself by taking an infusion of corrosive sublimate, which caused her death in the afternoon of Sunday week. A disappointment in love, which occurred about four months ago, when she was to have been married to a young man in the neighbourhood, who had paid his addresses to her for about two years, had evidently affected her intellect. Upon hearing that he was shortly to be united to another, the remains of reason were overturned, and she committed the act which ter- minated in death. DISTRESSING SUICIDE. On Monday an inquest was held at the Cat and Wheel, Castle-green, on the body of Mrs. Eliza Harman.-George Harris deposed: I was apprenticed to the deceased, and lived in her house; she was a working jeweller, and lived at No. 2, Castle-green. On Friday evening, about. half-past nine, I last saw her in the back sitting-room, as well' as usual; I left her there and went to bed. I rose about half- past seven on Saturday morning and went into the hack sitting- room happening to look out of the Window, fiww what II thought was a bundle of clothes ever the puncheon of rain water in the court behind. I struck a light and went into thir court, and there found that it was the body of Mrs. Karmtm in the puncheon; she was immersed down to her stomach; her legs and the rest of her body were hanging out; one of her arm* was entirely immersed, the other nearly so, but her hand was pn the head of the puncheon, apparently to save herself from going to the bottom. She had on only a petticoat and night-dress, with shoes and stockings. I did not notice whether there was any chair or pair of steps, or anything of the kind near the puncheon.^ Her room window was closed: I did not notice whether there was any jug or other vessel in or about the puncheon. For the last month her mind has been uneasy, quite wandering; speaking inconsistently, and acting irregularly; I do not know the cause.—Verdict, Temporary insanity." MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.—At the same time and place, an inquest was held on the body of a female infant- Samuel Play, servant to a gentleman in Cotbam New-road, stated that about three o'clock on Saturday he was in a field at Cotham with three dogs. One of them ran to a corner of the field, and remained about ten minutes; he called it back, when it came to him, bringing in its mouth the head of an infant, all bloody and torn. Witness went to the spot, and there found the body of a new born female infant lying exposed, about three yards from the hedge, and near it two pieces of cotton cloth sewn together as a bag, part resembling a dark coloured apron, 8n« Pj*rtJMc&Ud'« napkin, both very dirty, as if the dog had E.V-. i e b°dy in order to extricate it from the en velope. Elijah Spiring, P.c. 208, stated that he was called to the spot $Li H" Wltne98> conveyed the body to St. Peter s Hos- pital. He examined the place where the body had been found, and close by discovered a brown paper parcel containing £6 iw in half-crowns and shillings, all counterfeit coin. The spot was at some distance from the foot-path. This was all the evi- Brhtol rcturned verdict of found dead."— T»e Conticm UNDER SENTENCE o*DBATH.-The exe- cution of the two unhappy criminals, Martha Browumg and Samuel Quennell, who were convieted of murder at the last session ot the Central Criminal Court, will take place on Mon- day next; the former at the usual spot in front of the gaol of Newgate, and the latter on the top of the Surrey county gaol at Horsemonger-lane. p
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TheAmnric,an President is the descendant of a Scotchman, named Pollock. In Scotland, the people in low life pronounce W?u 8hv°rt, the sound of which we cannot give more accur- ately than by the four letters which compose the President's name. Hence the new and uncouth name of the present Presi- dent of the United States RAILWAT SPECULATORS A Society has been organised for the purpose of enabling persons who had engaged in railway speculations to prosecute claims for the recovery of deposits, and to enable them also to resist the demands ot Provisional mf of alleged expenses. The new metropolitan prisons for debt do not contain at the present period more than 240 persons. A girl gave to the children of a man named Murray a quan- tity of what is called "laughing gingerbread," which is under- stood to contain a portion of ialap • in this case the dose was so severe, that one of the children died from the effects of it on Friday, another on Saturday, and a third is in a very precarions condition, A A Public Meeting was helf at Yarmouth, last week to stimu- late liberality in behalf of the funds of the Norfolk Society for saving lives from shipwreck. The Bishop ot Norwich was called to the Chair, and enforced the claims of the Society with a homely elequence, well suited to the occasion. The Rev. H. Mackensie and some others delivered addresses; and life-belts were presented to every beachman by Miss Stanley, the Bishop's daughter. Nearly £ 1,000. have been subscribed on behalf of the in. tended Female Refuge," at Cheltenham, premises for which and a matron have been engaged, «ad the institution u to be shortly opened. Accounts have been received by the Admiralty of the Polar expedition under Sir John Franklin, up to the 17th of August, when thev were on the north coast of Greenland, about Gilbert's Sound. They would probably winter near this spot, or at the Arctic Islands, the wintering place of Parry amongst the Es- quimaux, as the state of the ice and the advancing season would prevent much further progress being 1Ilade. TEMPERANCE iN HANOVER.—A letter from Osnabruek, in Hanover, of the 9th inst., says- "Father Mathew, of Ireland, the apostle of temperance, has'found an emulator in M. Mare Chiistian Frederick Seling, a Luihem minister of our town. i ht. venerable man has just retutned from a «our through tbe province ot Hildesheim, in the fifty towns Of which he has received pledges from about 20.000 persons, of both «exes. THE NEW COAL ACT.—On Wednesday the Coal Act of 1 and 1Y a' I expires, and the new act (8 » Vlc- 101)> altered and amended, comes into operation, The duties are ex- tended to coals brought by railwav, and it' is provided that U1 pr.ovide & W for the opening of poor and densely populated districts iu the metropolis, or for keeping open spaces in the immediate vicinity of the same as a means of promoting the public convenience, recreation, and health," Id a ton OIl coals, &c., shall be applied to the creation of a fund for the "ach iml,r°vements. The Corporation of the City of London are enpowered to make bye-laws for the regulation of ves.aU laden with coals.
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FROM FRIDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE. BANSKUPTS- C. W, T,olmin, livery stable keeper, South Island-place, Chathilm-road. F' D"Dn, Clitri,,r, Long lane, BomondsclC*hel"ao « A AK6^' *urK*°n. Seymour tow. Chelsea. "i*"Pi» *teel pen maker, Birmingham-
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FROM TUESDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE. J*me, Brook, Goodersto'nel'NorfoVk, mill*' enginee* JtrT'* Great Michell »traet Old atreet, Thomas Phillip,, Shrewsbury* hop mere*™ Benjamin Wood, jun., Leeds wine mercheut.. James Coasen and Lucy Ceusen- Bmgler. Yorkshire, and ai«haHl^cia„.L>7aS.T Yerkahif^medspwoan.
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+ NEWPORT TOWN HALL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. Present—T. Hawkins, T. Hughes, and E. Dowling, Esqrs. PRIOGING A CHRISTMAS DINNRR. William Penn,, no relative of the the peaceful founder of Pennsylvania, but a rough son of Neptune and William Chizzard, also a sailor, were charged with stealing a bullock's head, the property of Mr. Rowe, butcher. In the absence of Mr. Woollett, solicitor, Mr. Handy, con- conducted the case, through the Clerk of the Court. Thomas Rowe, sworn, stated that he was a butcher, resid- ing at Piligwenlly, where he kept a shop. Last Friday, about half-past three in the afternoon, he had a handsome bullock's head hanging at hi. shop door, which was missed very shortly after. The head was worth from 4s. to 5s. [The sanguinary frontispiece of the deceased bullock was here exhibited, and called forth some broad grins from the spectators, while the prosecutor was identifying it.] He ran, when informed of the loss, towards the Great Britain beerhouse, in Piligwenlly, where he found the prisoner. William Penn, grasping the gory head ot the bullock, which he had just stolen, with the tenacity of a determined thief. Prosecutor laid hold of him, and down fell the head, when prisoner drew his long knife halffrom its sheath, with a threatening scowl, and then new off like a shot from a stern chaser. The other prisoner was in the beerhouse at this time.—James Mills proved seeing both prisoners walking together from the direction of Mr. Rowe's house, towards the Great Britain, with a bullock's head lugged along by Penn. Witness joined a person named Channing, and pursued. Penn said to the latter, Don't be a fool; I'll pay for the head. You know that when sailor/s come ashore, they are fond of a spree." Mr. Rowe subse- quently came, and Penn presently drew his Imife, after the head was taken from him, and made a motion as it he would do something violent with it. He stumbled, however, and on rising, attempted a second time to draw his knife; but Mr. Parfitt, of-Pill, coming by at the time. cried out. "Avast there, Matey. I'm a sailor, too; but you shan't draw your knife like that.'r [The blade was about six inches long.]—A butcher, named Channing, corroborated the testimony of the last wstness, both of whopt complimented Mr Rowe. by say- ing, "The prisoner carried Mr. Rome's head in his hand."— P.C. Pennimore stated that he captured Penn, and took from his waist a leathern belt, to which was attached a long sheath, and from this sheath Pennimore now drew out a long knife, similar to those used by butchers. On searching Penn at the station house, no money was found upon him. Found 13s. 6d. in the pocket of Chizzard —The prisoner, being duly cau- tioned, said. I was three sheets in the wind, and seeing this here head of Mister Rowe hang up, says I to my shipmate, 'Shipmate,' says I, here's a head, my lad-so off' it goes.' I was drunk, or I shouldn't do it."—Chizzard was discharged, and Penn was committed to take his trial at the sessions.— [Penn-is a tine athletic tar, and both men belonged to the Mayflower, now in the dock.] Thomas Gwyer was charged with embezzling £2. 18s. 5d., the monies of Mr. Wm. Picktord. The complainant not ap- pearing, the case was dismissed. John Rimsey was charged with stealing a silver watch, the property of Patrick Leeson. Prosecutor not appealing, Rim- sey, a most ghostly man, was discharged. A BRUTAL SON. Patrick Ryan was charged with assaulting his mother. Mary Collin'. The curl of the younker's lip, nnd his bold bearing towards his poor parent, spoke volumes of his filial conduct.— The mother said, with rich Irish patois, This boy is the only boy I ever reared, yer wertchips; and he's married too and whin I was going home last Saturday evening week, I met him, and 1 says, There's my only son, Hod bless him and wid that he turned round, and hot mc a blow on my nose, and another on my head, and another on my cheek and then hot ry daughter down, and her friend." The poor woman here burst into tears, and said, she little expected her only son, whom she had lolred and reared with such tenderness, would turn round upon her in this way. She further said her hus- band was accidentally killed six years ago, and since then she had trouble enough, without her only boy knocking her down. —The magistrates severely censured the brutal conduct of the prisoner, fined him SI. and 13s. 6d. costs, or one month s imprisonment—Mr. Dowling observing, that if the prisoner repeated such unnatural conduct, and was brought again de. graded to that bar, the fine would probabty be so heavy as to cause his imprisonmentwith felons. A COXCQMICAL APPRENTICE. John Jones was charged with being a disorderly in-door apprentice.—Mr. John Smith, hair dresser, stated that ten o'clock was the hour for closing his shop, and, on a recent occasion, being forced to go out on business, he ordered the apprentice to stay in and attend to his work. The boy told him he wished to go to the theatre thatnight, as lots pf amuse- ment were promised; but he was told he must postpone his inclination. He, however, went, and did not return tilj all the family were a-bed, about midnight. Mr. Smith further mentioned several occasions on which the young gentleman had staye<ftut all night, and returned home in the morning with bleared eyes and rakish appearance, indicating "fast living" on the previous night. The boy, who is about 14 years of age, and of a »ery intelligent countenance, said he would be a considerably better lad if his master would treat him more like afree Christian than a slave He would, how- ever, promise to be a good and active apprentice in future and was, upon that pledge, a'lowed to resume the comb and lcisiOrs, instead of going to prison for three months. A CHRISTMAS-BOX. John Davies, a stout young man, was charged with assault- ing an elderly person, named John James, who presented himself at the bar with a significant-looking patch on his fore- head. The case was from that cess-pit, Friars' Fields, and the result of intermixed festivities and quarrelling on Christ- ma»-day.—The p-osecuter stated that the defeudant ran after him last Thursday in the Fields, while he (witness) had a child in his arms, and struck him three violent blows (Christmas- boxes), which sent him and the dear little infant" spinning like a humming and a castie top, till both fell to the ground. —Prisoner turned the tables. He said the prosecutor was go- ing to collar his (prisoner's) mother; and he, like a dutiful son, as he wa6, whose mother had no one else to defend her, pitched into him a rum one.—Prosecutor said that the pri soner had called after him, Shony Shames," and this warmed his Welsh blood.—Mrs. Davies, the mother of the prisoner, said, after a long and doleful ditty about being a defenceless widow, with no man but her dear sons to protect her in her loneliness, that having had an altercation with the prosecutor, who was very violeut towards her, her son stepped forward to the rescue, and chastised him a little.—The eloquence and tears of the widow prevailed, and the magistrates dismissed the case. Jonathan Harris was charged with stealing a pole. the pro- perty of Mr. John Young.—Prosecutor did not appear, and the case was dismissed. Till BEAUTIFUL A MORGAN AGAIN.—-COMPLAINT AGAINST ™ A LAWYER. Nora Morgan, who recently made an unsuccessful charge against a young gentleman of this town, of an anti-Malthusian character, appeared again this morning, looking very anxiously ot the Bench, twirling her fingers, and saying nothing.—Mr. Kessick, Magistrates'Clerk Well, Nora, pray what do you want again ?—Och, plaxe yer honner, and sure its mesilfthat wishes to kimplain agin Mr. Owen. the lawyer, bekase he won't be after giving me what I wants.—Bench What is the complaint against Mr. Owen?—Nora: Oh, sure thin, its a grate complaint entirely I hawe to make agin him, yer wert- chips. You kllow, gentlemen, I wan'ed to cast Mr. Townsend for the babby the other day; but there was something wrong, and so it couldn't be done, ye see and I was tou d that Mr. Owen could do anything for me I wanted, and sure 1 goes to him—that is, to his clerk—and he 6iz to me, sir he, We'll appale to the Quarther Sessions, if ye plaze," siz he to me, and for that we'll be axing ye 12F.So, I siz to him, siz I, Maybe ye'll be afther putting us in the Quarther, and getting me a father for the boy for just the tin shillin I have nere wid me for 1 mistaked the reckoning I made the othe^ day, and now we'll bring it home to the young man niceljP So he said he'd write to his masther next day. and he give me a resate for tiii shillin which I borrowed and give him. and I ™irt aejn Mr. Owen come and siz I to Mr. Owen, siz I. Sort, tir, ify 'il be afther taking the case to the Quarther, 11.1 oun-egeu to ye I'll be. I'm a lone widdy, the mother of four blissid babbies, and I hopes ye'll do it for me the cheapest way. So siz lie, A pound—I can't do it underneath a pound And so, yer wertchips, I hadn't the pound, and yit I wanted to get justiee done to me; and six I to him agin. Maybe, sir, you will do it cheaper for a poor widdy ? "No," sizshe, not a harden." So thin I ups and siz to him. siz I, Well, thin. its the tin shillin I'll have again and-lie widdent give me the tin shillin, and he widdent give my case to the Quartber Sessions. And its because I can't get myftnoney nor justice back from Mr. Owen, that I'm corne here this blessed day to ax yer wertchips what 1 shall do in the cavse at all at all. yer wertchips, said Nora. as she panted, almost out of breath, with her rapid utterance.— 1 he Bench informed the unfortunate meddler with love and law that they had no juris- diction in the case—they could do nothing for her.—Mr. Kes sick: You had better go to the clerk or his master, and get a bill of particulars, and then you will see what your ten shil- lings have been swallowed up in-—Nora then left the Court, looking very disconsolate, and muttering. "Och sure, isn't the money owin to me, and Owen has got it ?" THURSDAY. Present—T.Hughes and T. Hawkins, Esqrs. Charles Williams was charged with being drunk and disor- derly, and obstructing the footpath.—The case was proved by P.C. Hopkins, and the prisoner was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment, this being his second appearance in Court. Elizabeth Coleman, a miserable looking creature, from Friars' Fields, who has been at the bar before, was charged with wilfully breaking the window of the beerhouse, known by the sign of the Crown and Anchor, kept at tbe bottom of Friars' Fields, by J. K. Waters. The prisoner pleaded guilty and on her refusing to pay for the damage, she was fined 108. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. BridgetPower was charged with threatening Mr. J. Horrigan. She was bailed in £10, to keep the peace for six months. IMPORTANT. Arthur M'Gill was charged with obtaining goods from Moses Davics, under false pretences. The prisoner is a sailor. He had shipped on board a vessel, and received a shipping note for f3. He went to Mr. Davies and got two pounds' worth of clothes and twenty shillings for his note. He then sold part of his clothes, and entered her Majesty's service.—A witness, named Thomas .Turk, said that cashing shipping notes for sailors was dog rob dog." for no shopkeeper gave more than two pounds worth of clothes for a three-pound note. He was a cather of notes himself, and that was how he acted, and othera acted in a similar way but very often. sailois ran away from the ship after their notes were cashed.—T he evidence Dot being conclusive, the prisoner was discharged, Iaaiah Wall, his wife and brother. J. Wall, were charged with assaulting Michael Lee. The evidence- was conflicting, *nd the case was dismissed.. Ellen Shearin was charged with assaulting Catherine Ford, Mrs. Ford proved the case, and Mrs. Shearin said in her de- fence that she had a little drop in her head, and that was how it happened. The caRe was dismissed, and each ordered to pay her own costs. William Venn was apprehended on information received from Superintendent King, of Stroud, in Gloucestershire, and remanded. John Murphy was charged with being a deserter from the 37th Regiment The case was proved, and he Wal committed "ntil sent for by the proper military authontles. Henry A. Cragg, and Henry Pearson, were charged w,th deserting from their ship. Both were committed for 21 days, with hard labour. William Curran was charged with assaulting Ellen Evans. Tha caa« was clearly pro»ed, and h# wa* fined 20». and costs, •* w* weaks' imprisonment.
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ABERYSTRUTH PETTY SESSIONS, DECEMBER 29. Present-Tom LI. Brewer, Esq., and the Rev. D. Rees. Joseph Beatd preferred a charge of assault against Evan Davies, which having been proved, was fined 5: and 16s. costs. James James alleged n complaint against Hannah Morgan. for maliciously destroying a duck and a couple of fowls, his property. The evidence fully corroborated his statement, and she was ordered to pay the damage, 5s., and 15s. 6d. costs which she declined to do, and she was committed to Usk, to spend 14 days on the tread-mil!. Alban Watts, excise officer, laid information against Andrew Lewis, for selling cider without a licence. He was fined in the mitigated penalty off5. and 40s. costs. Margaret Davies sought the protection of the Bench against Eleanor Hughes, who had used threatening language towards e her. She was required to give sureties of the peace for six months towards the said Margaret Davies and all her Majesty's liege subjects.
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TOWN HALL, ABERGAVENNY, DECEMBER 31. Present—The Hon. W. P. Rodney, F. H. Williams, Esq., and the Rev. G. W. Gabb. William Probert was charged by John Collard with defraud. ing the toll at Monk-street turnpike gate, by attaching an ad- ditional horse to his cart after having passed through.— Dis- missed, for want 01 sufficient evidence. Richard Adams was charged by Jane Prichard with assault- ing her on Christmas-dav.-Bound over to keep the peace for three months. A question was referred to the magistrates, as to the liabi- lity or non-liability of Mr. Hawkins, ol Llansaintfraed, to pay tOil for a winnowing machine of his, which passed through the Mill-street gate.—The magistrates were of opinion that it came under the exemption stated in the Act tor dung, agri- cultural implements, &c., and therefore was not liable.
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TOWN HALL, CARDIFF, DECEMBER 29. Present-R. Reece, F.S.A.. Mayor, and Rev. James Evans. Keziah Jones was charged by Mrs. Barnes, of the Cornish Arms, with being drunk on Friday night last, and breaking her goods.—Sarah Howell proved tliat defendant struck her, tore Mrs. Barnes's cap, value l&^hrevv dirt at the window, and threw a quart jug at a man. and broke it. value 6d.— Fined 2s. 6d. and costs for the assault, or six days' imprison- ment and Is. 6d. damages and costs, or six days' imprison- ment. Allowed an hour to pay it. Margaret Keyhole, alias Irish Mag. was charged by Henry Gibby, of the Milford Arms, with being drunk and thrashing all the company on Friday night last.-Gibby stated she came there 'or a pint of beer had it sat down in the company, got violent, threw a pint at him and broke it, while Mrs. Howells WHS up stairs very bad.—Mayor: Who is Mrs. Howells?— Gibby: Landlady of the Milford Arms.—Mayor: How do you lay the complaint, if Mrs, Howetis is landlady ?—Gibby I mind her business, and am waiter there. — Mayor: Was she drunk when she went to have the pint of beer?—Gibby Not particularly so.—Mr. Stockdale She was very drunk, your worship. —Mayor, to Gibby; You ought to be athamed of the lite you lead and I wiil dismiss this case, as you had no right to draw beer to a drunken woman. PUNCTUALITY.— Mr. Clinton, town surveyor, had last week a summons against Mr. Catleugh, for putting some gravel on the street, to which Mr. Catleugh appeared to answer to-day at the proper hour; and as Mr. Ciinton was not in attendance to prosecute, the case was dismissed John Lewis charged Diana Meyriek and William Mevrick with fraudulently removing their goods, with intent to evade payment of arrears of rent due to him. After some time be-' ing spent in this case, Mr. Evans, the Magistrates' Clerk, said, first, Lewis must pro*e their being a tenancy second,' that rent is due and thirdly, that the goods were fraudulently re moved with intent; which he was rL t in a position at present to do, and the case was adjourni d to this day WP ek. Mr. Dornford. of the Bute Docks,charged Thomas Rosser, and Wi'liam, his brother, with entering the Docks while the ball was down.- Rosser did not deny the charge, and he was I fined C2, and 5s. costs. Paid. —William, his brother, was not present, and Mr. Dornford said he did not wish to press the charge any further. Mr. Godden charged Mr. Bond. butcher, with refusing io pay his market toll on Wednesday last.—Mr. Bond said it was only a joke, and it was settled out of Court' Mr. Bond charged Henry Parry with assaulting him in the market on Saturday last.- Richa;d Watkins proved the case, and Parry was fined 5s. and5s. costs, or seven days' imprison- ment.-Committed.
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♦——- To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. Cardiff, Dec. 29, 1845. Sir,-Having read a few lines, in the Cardiff paper of last Saturday, stating that a disgraceful fight took place in the Ro- man Catholic Chapel, in this town, on Christmas night, and be- ing aware of 0e strong inclination of that paper to put the worst construction on the most trivial Catholic affair, I beg to state that the whole occurrence was nothing more than a scuffle, which took place between the door-keepers and some drunken ruffians, who were trying to force themselves in amongst the people. The noise thus arising, for a short time, caused some excitement and. alarm amongst the congregation but order was soon restored, on the intoxicated ruffians being put out, and Divine Service went on peaceably to the close, before a large, re- spectable, and, of course, decorous congregation. I am, sir, your obedient servant, P. MILLEA, C.P.
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-+- LATE HOURS. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. Sir,—I don't know whether your remonstrances, with the tradesmen of this town, have had the intended. effect; but there seems to be a disposition, on the part of two or three, to close their shops at eight o'clock in the evening. I hope they will not lose anything by so doing. Nothing but petty jealousies prevent so desirable a measure from being carried into full effect, and I trust the ladies (in accordance with your advice) will discountenance those shops which persist in burning gas to no good purpose. Enough has been said as to the relief it would afford to the young persons employed, which, I am convinced, they would feel grateful for. At this kindly season of the year, perhaps, if MERLIN would give them a nudge, the masters would uni- versally agree to commence the new year, by putting up their shutters at eight, and let bygones be bygones. I am, sir, your obedient servant, PILGARLICK. Chepstow, 24th Dec., 1845.
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-0- CHURCH RATES. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. The creature's at its dirty work again.' Sir,—The police have been busily engaged this week at Pon- typool and Abersychan, in making seizures for non-payment of church rates. To give your numerous readers some idea of the nature of thee seizures, and the circumstances of some of the sufferers, I need only mention the following instances. The first is that of George Bird, collier, at Abersychan, from whom the police took about 50 lbs. of cheese, his winter's stock, which he had, from motives of economy, bought at the Pontypool Cheese Fair. This man attends the Primitive Methodist Chapel: is also an indefatigable teacher in the sabbath school, and a more honest and industrious person is not to be found in the parish. Another sufferer is Samuel Long, shoe maker, Aber- sychan, who has a young family, and only a few months a«o buried his wife, after a lingering illness. From this quiet und honest man, the police took six pair of shoes. This is, indeed Christmas charity to the poor. These last seizures have ex- cited much sympathy, especially among the poor. All say it is too bad. They wonder how the clergymen and gentlemen allow it, and that they do not adopt some more respectable means of supporting their church, than that of taking the poor, man's cheese, and depriving motherless children of their fathers little property. The church rate question is daily assuming a more grave aspect in our parish. It can now no longer be said, (as was at first stated by the church party to have been the case) that a few English Baptists are the only persons that are opposed to the rate. The fact is, that the opposition is far more formid- able and general than it was at first thought to have been, and nothing can be more absurd than to think that this opposition can be put down by the strong arm of the law. To do so, almost every minister and member, connected with the Dissenting con- gregations, must be driven out of the parish. Such is the state of feeling in the parish against the present proceeding, that a few days ago a respectable tradesman, and a member of the Established Church, told me. that if he were churchwarden, he would not, for jEoO., enforce the payment of a church rate. In- deed, I am persuaded that such is the feeling of every member of the church, who has any regard for the good-will of the in- habitants. I am, sir, yours respectfully, A CORRESPONDENT. Abersychan, 24th Dec., 1845.
TREVETHlN CHURCH RATES.
TREVETHlN CHURCH RATES. To the Editor of the. Rlonmouthihire Merlin. SIR,-l have read with earnest attention the letters that have appeared in your valuable paper, both by the advocates and opponents of the above subject; and I should not have in- truded upon your kindness, had it not been for a few obser- vations made by No Churchman" in your paper of Saturday. I think the unfair statements they contain, call for a few re- marks. which T believe your known impartiality will permit insertion in your columns. „ I pass by the self-laud t try and self-congratulatory tone of his letter (disreputable in a controversial writer,) He states It is rather hard that the Church party should resort to the Baptists for baptism;" and a¡¡;ain, Why should any of the flock of the Church resort to them for that rite [ Is the bap- tism of the Church insufficient; and must they, as a matter of necessity, resort to lay baptism to eke it out for their souls health?" Thus leaving it to be inferred, that persons, after having joined in communion with the Church, have resorted to the Baptists to be baptised-a statement which "No Churchman" knows to be utterly wrong. When the children of Baptist parents make a piofessh;n of i eligion, they are then baptised (not before), as an initiation into Christian fellow- ship and if. after that, they see any reason why they should join themselves to any other society in preference to the con. nexion they have been educated in—how, then, can they be called a part of the flock of that society prevous to their re- ception by that society-thus involving a palpable contradic- tion. In that position, the church wardens and other persons alluded to in No Churchman's" letter, are placed. With regard to his observations upon the duty of every per. son to examine his own principles, and join that party he be. lieves to be right, I fully concur; but what shall we say to the language he uses towards those who have acted accord- ing to his advice ? They have deserted the good cause the spirituality of the truth is too stringent for them"-they ate "destitute of the roof'-they are "content with profes. sion without possession"—they "attach themselves to the beast, having the mark of the beast written in their foreheads" -they are '• without the wedding garment" internal trai- tors"—" wolves in sheep s clothing are some of his choicest epiihets, to characterise those persons who, be it remembered, have not fallen from the profession of faith in Christ, but have merely removed from one community of Christians tQ, another. Is this, of a surety, the language of a Christian ?--of a fol- lower of that Divine Teacher, who declared that his disciples should be known by their love for each other ? Is this the lan- guage of one who professes to be, par excellence, the most libe- ral-minded of men ? Is it not a direct violation of one of the most earnest precepts of the Christian faith, 'Judge not, lest ye be judged ?" Can a more vio'ent and bitter paragraph be found in the writings of the most bigotted controversialist ? Oh full of all subtlety—wilt thou not cease to pervert the j right ways of the Lord. Repent. thrVp.fort, of th'|^ £ jwt^f^L ness. and pray God if perh jps the .oughts* of thiff liMift niSy^' be forg-iven thee." Verily, ML Editor, when I commenced j my observations, I did IIKL thi;!S 1 M.ouid be ied to u.-e such severity of language but to MM* a perxon professing to enter- tain enlightened opinions exhibiting such insane bigotry, min t certainly plead sufiieieut excur-e. "No Churchman" plumes himself upon using scriptural language: before he takes pen in hand again to write any ob- servations upon any sect of Chfistians who may happen to dis- please him,I would advise him to reflect on the following "And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he foUoaeth not us, and tie forbad him because he jollowith not 7iS,- But Jesus said, Forbid him not, for there is no man which shall do a miracle in mv name, that can lightly speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part." No Churchman," in his extreme bitterness against the church, cares not how inappropriate his epithets are, so that they are sufficiently contumelious and scornful, or otherwise he would have hesitated to use the unsuitable "Steeple House" as designation for the parish church of Trevethin neither the parish church, or either of the three other places of worship in the parish of Trevethin. belonging to the Es. tablishment having "steeples." ° I should be very much gratified to know what historical works No Churchman" has been studying, as he alludes to an "act of Parliament religion." I must confess that in the course of my reading (and it has been rather multifarious) I have never met with an account of any religion which had an act of Parliament" for its foundation; but it appears from the. context of his letter that he meant the Church of England. The Church of England is a branch of the uni- versal church of Jesus Christ, which has for its foundation the Holy Scriptures, "so that whatever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of anv -itt that it should be belie. I'd as an article of faith, or be il oaa t requisite or necessary to salvation," as expressed ly t e authority of the church itself. I must confess my oblijj t )a to "No Churchman" for learning that the Holy Script ies were composed and written pursuant to the direction of an English act of Parliament; acaordingly every dissenter of every denomination, who professes to derive his bølief from the "scriptures of truth," is equally under obligation to .-in act of Parliament as-be foundation of his religion. I r ( knew the name of the act,! would instantly order the purchase of it, as one of the greatest curiositiesf of literature I could possibly meet with. But apart from badinage, I would advise No Churchman," in his future productions, to pay a little more attention to the truth of his statements, and not violate the truth of hjstory so much in his allusions. We hear a great deal about the voluntary principle in this neighbourhood, and of the notorious evils of compulsory pay- ment to ministers yet who would conceive that some of the parties who have resisted payment of Church lates in this parish (and have in consequence been distrained upon), joined with others in a bond, or other legal instrument, by which they rendered themselves personally liable to legal proceed- ings for the payment of a minister's salary; it appears that the voluntary principle is not considered strong enough in some cases, even by its own advocates. I have a few remarks to make upon the conduct of the Dis- senters of this neighbourhood towards the Church party, pre- vious to the Church-rate question, which I must defer to a other opportunity. I temiin, Sir, yours, most respectfully, FAIR PLAY. Pontypool, December 23, 1845.
DOJIESTIC NEWS.~
DOJIESTIC NEWS. OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSAL TO RAISE THE MiMTIA.— The members and friends of the Birmingham Peace Association have resolved to hold a public meeting in the Town-hall, Bir- mingham, in the course of a few weeks, to protest against the determination of Government to organise the militia, and to petition Parliament to introduce an arbitration clause into all our treaties with foreign powers. MINISTERIAL CHANGES.—The Duke of Buccleuch will sire- ceed the late Lord Wharncliffe as President of the Council- Lord Ellenborough will return to office as First Lord of the Admiralty; Lord Haddington has accepted the Privy Seal, in room of the Duke of Buccleuch. The Queen has been pleased to nominate, constitute, and appoint the Right Hon. Henry Goulburn to be one of the Ec- clesiastical Commissioners for England, in the room of the Right Hon. Sir Herbert Jenner Fust, resigned. Last evening a meeting of the electors of Lambeth took place at the Horns Tavern, Kennington, for the purpose of taking measures to petition Parliament for the the total repeal of the corn-laws. The large room of the Horns was completely filled. r 1 A crowded meeting of the friends of free trade was held on Monday night, at the British School-room, Denmark terrace Islington Peter Martineau, Esq., in the chair. It is rumoured that in the event of a contest for the West Riding of Yorkshire, Mr. Lane Fox will come forward on th& Conservative mtei est. LYMINGTON.—It is the intention of the Hon. Colonel Keppel to become a candidate for this borough at the next election. REPRESENTATION OF LONGFORD.—On Tuesday last, a meeting of the county Longford Liberal Club was held at Flood's Hotel, in this town, to select Liberal candidates for the repre- sentation of this county. We have heard that Count Nugent, a dismissed repeal magistrate, is [the only candidate selected as yet.—Longford Journal, Tory paper. REPRESENTATION OF EAST SUSSEX.-P. H. Frewen, Esq., of Northiam, is the Protectionist candidate to supply the va- cancy created by the retirement of George Darby, Esq., who accepted office some time back as a Commissioner for Inclosing Waste Lands. It is now rumoured that Mr. Villiers Shelley, who is at present on a visit to the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey, will come forward to contest the division as a Free Trader. At the Mansion House on Tuesday, an Irishman of the name of Dennis Shine, was committed for trial, for murderously assaulting John Monaghan, policeman. XftTleLAmbeth "Eunice Court on Tuesday, a paug waa brought forward charged with a daring robbery, and extorting money. Two were committed for trial. Protection" meetings, in opposition to the Anti-Corn-Law League, have been held in Somerset, Sussex, Warwickshire and East Cumberland. Two men were buried alive in bricking up the shaft of an iron-stone pit at Walsall. One was suffocated, and the other was taken out alive. A verdict of manslaughter has been returned in the metropo- is, against a man named Philip William Ball, for having taken with Vpoker16 r^e' a brothel, by striking him violently with a poker. Mrs. Erry, aged thirty-six, while walking along Old-street- On Wednesday, 3lst u(t i°W2'/?d diedi'umediato1^ took place in Hereford—1 e"tride demonstratlOTi upon which it mainly depends an agricultural district, dltfsex,^died^udd'enly'"arT^1 ondav inhabitant of Hendon, Mid- a feast with his friends 7 ev*mnS. while presiding at Mr. George Lawrence, a comnositAr T been dropsical for six months, prolonged hil lff £ hnd by futile attempts at suicide. He had unmtentionally with a razor, and also inflicted a wound in KjUt hi^lroat afforded a vent for the dropsicaT^T,tr tfcs' miserable life for a little while, till death "vi f put him into case." aeath laid tun up, and A little boy named David Webb, about three Years old, who resided with his parents inDruryLane, was burnt tode^hTast Saturday evening, m the same room where his fatvl u the bed insensibly drunk. The poor boy ™ Upon the clothes of the drunken father having also ignited nro°hfw from the wretched little sufferer havinf trie^to Ssftt il5' sensate beast, to save him from the horrible death he died i-_ Will that father ever get drunk again, we wonder > The iron-masters of Birmingham are very firm in their de- termination to maintain present rates, and to advance them iu the spring. Trade generaMfcjb good in Birmingham On Wednesday, the new^et respecting the assignment of terms, in conveyance of property, takes effect. The river Severn is higher than it has been for some years All the lower parts of Shrewsbury are completely flooded and the meadows for miles appear but one large sheet of water The river commenced rising on Sunday afternoon. A most magnificent iron steam frigate, built expressly for the royal navy, was launched on the Mersey last Tuesday, from the yardatBirkenheaq. Seventy thousand pounds are to be expended in improvement* on Dunrobin Castle, county of Sutherland. Mr. Robert Fuller, a poulterer, of Boston, killed, last week for the London Christmas market, 2,400 geese, 1,000 ducks, and 500 turkeys, which altogether weighed upwards of 20 tons. -Lincolnshire Chronicle. New potatoes were furnished to the table of a gentleman on Christmas day- The Sylph and Nymph Woolwich steam packets brought down the river 199 convicts Wednesday morning, from Milbank prison, and put them on board the China, hired convict ship off the Royal Arsenal, for conveyance to a penal settlement The Earl of Portarlington is dead. On Wednesday night a fire biokc out on the premises of Mr Hacker, hatter, Crosby-row, Walworth-road; and though the premises were insured for two thousand pounds, it was feared it would not cover the loss. Birmingham is nobly bestirring itself in aiding the League in raising the quarter-million fund, which a Manchester paper says has reached seventy-one thousand seven hundred and seventy-three pounds in one week, or more tkan ten thousand pounds daily The annual Christmas festival of the Bristol Teetotallers was. held last Monday.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. On the 31st ult., at Newport, the wife of Mr. Henry Thomas Albion House, draper, of a son. daughter6 Lady Teignmouth, of a On the 1st inst., at Caerleon, Mrs. Neferthir, •( a son. MARRIAGES. On the 1st inst., at Nash church, by the Rev. James Yorath Mr. Adam Wilhams, of Newport, to Mrs. Ann Jonea, ofNash. On the 27th ult, at Frogmore-street Baptist chapel, Abcrga. benny, by the Rev. Micah Thomas, Mr. Jonathan Dawson, of iottenham, Middlesex, eldest son of Jonathan Dawson, Esq., Hunter-street, London, to Emily Conway, youngest daughter of the late John Gonway, Esq., Pontrhydyrun, near Newport. On Tuesday last, at the Independent chapel, Monmouth, by the Hev. D. Blow, Mr. Thomas Taylor, carpenter, of Lidbrook, to Mrs. Ann Chapman, of English Bicknor On Thursday last, at the Baptist chapel, Ragland, by the- Rev Mr. Jones, Mr James John Roberts, builder, Monmouth, to Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Mr. Walter Jones, of the Corner House, of the former place Lately Charles John Kelson, Esq. son of Joseph Jame. ^n"Un?RnVl° youneest daughter of Colthurst Bateman, Esq. of Bertholey house, near this town. R(°n ~T7th Dec > at St. John's church, Bedminster, by th» T*.W' Af il^C' ln.CUmbe^ 0f Mr- George Henry n j \nster' t0 Elizabeth, third daughter W. D. Isaac, excise department, Bath. n a-1. DEATHS. «Jn the 2/th ult., at his residence on Slow Hill, Newport, after a short illness of one week, Mr. Walter Phillips, having lived to see one hundred Christmas days He was born In the beginning of December, 1745, at Risca. At Llantarnam, Mrs. Temperance Howell, aged 66 years. On the 30th ult., at his residence* Belmont House, near Cad. Icon, aged 69, George Hall, Esq., one of her Majesty's justicw of the peace for the county of Monmouth. At Caerleon, Mrs. Norman, aged 67 years. On the 29th instant^ the infant son of Mr. F. W. Brocdot. t On Monday last, of decline, at Crumlin, Mr. Richard Lewia,. colliery agent. At Croft y-bulla. Monmouth, on Saturday last, aged 71, Mft. Elizabeth Dyke, sister of the late John Dyke, Eso.. of that town. J > On the 27th ult, at Bridge-street, CrickhowelL deeply and sincerely regretted by a large circle of relatives and kin4 friends, Mrs. Elizabeth Burfield widow of the late Mr. Joha Burfield, aged 73 years. True piety and sincere resignation to the Divine will,were strikingly exemplified in her last momenta. On the 27th ult., at Crickhowell, after three days illness, aO*i 73, Mrs Elizabeth Burfield, for many years a respectable irons monger of that place. On the 27th ult., aged three years, Catherine Tereaa, thil daughter of Dr. O'Bryen, of Belle Vue, Clffto»-
. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. #
SHIP ROBBERY.—Last Friday nighfc, some light-fingered and light-footed thief; entered the cabin of the ship May Flower, in the Newport Dock; and stole therefrom a pilot cloth coat, and a green frock coat. with which he got off. Any man wearing a good pilot cloth coat, or an ill-fitting green frock coat, whose wardrobe was pretty well known to the Argus-eyes of the police force heretofore, to the said force, will now appear a suspicious character. HIGHWAY ROBBBRY.—We last week stated that a man named James Williams, of Bristol, was apprehended for attacking a sawyer named Bevan, of this town, on the highway, near Llantarnam Abbey, and robbing him of money and apparel. Last Saturday, Williams was committed to take hia trial at the assizes Mr. Handy, managing clerk of Mr. Woollett. solicitor to the prosecutor, was present at the ex- amination to conduct the case. ODDFELLOWSHIP.—The friends of this bene- cent order will be glad to learn that Oddfellowship is rapidly on the increase in Newport, many respectable tradesmen, agents, &c having joined the Temple of Peace Lodge, at the Bush Inn, during the last few weeks. We find that the time of lodge meeting, which was heretofore on the Saturday night, is changed to Tuesday, this being considered a more convenient night for the many who already belong to this Lodge, and those who are desirous of joining. It is also gratifying to state that the Temple of Peace brothers, last Saturday night resolved that the lodge should annually subscribe a guinea to that ex- cellent institution, the Newport Dispensary. Such acts as these are quite compatible with the character of the order. The lodge will thus have at its disposal eight tickets, which it can apply to the necessities of those relatives or friends of bro- thers, whom the benefits of the lodge cannot reach, or to the distressed andsuffering whom the lodge may deem fit objects of their charm. It is stated that another lodge is about to be formed in Newport, to suit the wishes of tradesmen but such a course would really appear unnecessary, since there are said to be "ample room and verge enough," intelligence, talent, and good conduct, an abundance of respectability and pecuniary appliances in the lodge to which we have referred. Other lodges are also going on very flourishingly. We shall shortly publish a statistical paper on Oddfellowship, which will be ac ceptable to those of our readers in Monmouthshire, who approve of the principles of the order. MASONIC FESTIVAL.—On Tuesday last, the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, which took place on the 27th ult., was celebrated by the Silurian Lodge of ancient, free, and accepted Masons, at the Westgate Hotel, in this town. Shortly after five o'clock the brethren sat down, in full regalia, to a splendid dinner, provided in Brother Hallen's ac- customed style the W. M. for the ensuing year occupying the chair. After the usual toasts were disposed of-the chairman Rate the healths of the M. W., the Gr» Master of Eugland, The Earl of Zetland, the Earl Howe, M.W.D.G.M. f Colonel Tynte, senior., P.G.M for Somerset, Colonel Tynte, junior, P.G.M*. for Monmouthshire, and Brother C. W. De Bernardy, D.P.G.M The toasts of the Loyal Monmouth Lodge, the P.G. lodge, and the collective lodges of BriatH Vere also given, and warmly acknowledged, and various other toasts incidental to the occasion were dujy honored. The brethren, after enjoying an evening of genuine masonic unani- *oity and happiness, separated at eleven o'clock. THE GALES.—Newspapers teem with frightful l details of the effects of the late gales on all parts of the coast; but we are happy to state, that among these, we do not dis- cover many belonging to this port. We last week mentioned the parfkl wreck eff two or three vessels which lately left our Dock; and this week the following .intelligence has reached Us;—" MiLFORD, DEC. 24.-11 blew a very heavy gale on the 22ad inst., from N.N.W. to N., during which the lair Acadian, from Newport to Valparaiso, parted both chains, and drove on the mud in Angle Bay, but has got off, and is now warping about in the bay? The Eblana, from Newport to Waterford, received considerable damage in her upper works, having been in contact with another vessel. The Defiance, from Newport to Liverpool, drove and got in contact with the Triumph, and received damage. t i NEWPORT UNION.-On Christmas day the inmates of the Union Workhouse enjoyed themselves over capital dinner gf roast beef, plum pudding, and beer, pro- vided for them at the expense of Octavius Morgan, Esq., M.P. The health of their liberal benefactor was drunk with cheering and acclamation as a sincere acknowledgment of his kindness on the occasion. FIRE ENGINE.—Newport is at length furnished with a fine and powerful fire engine, constructed on the most approved principles, handsomely and substantially finished, 1 with the necessary appurtenances, the whole being very cre- '< ditable to the committee of the Town Commissioners. It was j tried on Thursday last, at the canal side, by the superintendant j and police force, in the presence of several of the Town Com- toi-Mioners, and the result was, i*1 every respect, satisfactory. The overwhelming torrents of water forced from each side of the engine, through the hose (which is of great length) played I with promptness and precision, would soon master any ordinary &rc.—The next consideration will be the proper drilling of the police force to act as a brigade when necessary. The Quarter Sessions will be held on Monday ftext. The calendar, up to Thursday, eontains forty prisoners for trial, of which the greater part are for minor offences.