The Glamorgan Monmouth and Brecon Gazette and Merthyr Guardian

AGENTS FOR BRISTOL AND HEREFORD- BRISTOL Mr. JOHN REES, 31, College Green. HEREFORD: Mr. W.H. VALE, Bookseller, High St. LONDON AGENTS Messrs V twxo.N and Co., WarwickSquare.. Mr. R. BARKER, 33, Fleet Street. Mr. S. DEACON, Ooloiyal Coffee House, Walbrook. Mr.G. REYNELL, 42, Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, Messrs M. and W. E. HAMMOND, 7, Lombard street, Messrs. CLARKE and LEWIS, 4, Crown Court, Threap needle Street. MR. JOSEPH THOMAS, 1, Finch Lane, Messrs. JUDGE and Co., Palace New Road, Westminslei AND Toall Postmasters and CJérks of the Roads. Tltis Paper is regularly jiled at Peel's Coffee House, Fleet Street. TheChapter Coffee House, St. Patil's. And attheColonial Coffee House, Walbrook, London

I BRISTOL and HEWPORT ft STEAM PACKETS, Dutingtbe N^v*AvEEK, AS follows &SS £ & — &s33& K FROSUBRISTOL, 7^411. 2. MoNDa\^ I after 8. TresDAY 1J after '• 4, WEDNPSDAY. 6 morn, 5, THURSDAY.. li.maru L* «.• -f Jt t D<: y Si Shorn v t, SATtf' mv ritOM NEWPORT. JAN. 2. MONDAY. 10 mom 3, TUESDAY 12i after 4, WEDNESDAY.. 7 morn 5, TllVRSDY. 8 morn 6, FRIDAY 9 mom ■g2* T, SATURDAY. 10 morn F*i RES:—After Cabin, —Fore-Cabin, 2s.—Cbil- I dren under 12 Yearsof Age, ttalf-pric'e.-I Dogs, Is each. Four-Wheel Carriage,.20s. Two-Wheel ditto, 10s.; Horses each, 5s.; Carriage drawn by one Horse with one Passenger.,15s. Horse and" Rider, After-Cabin, 7s ditto Fore-Cabin, 6s. a:? Tfee Proprietors of the above Steam Packets GlVfi NOTICE that they will not be accountable for any Passenger's Luggage, nor will they be aftswerable for any Goods, Package, or Parcel (if 103L or damaged) unless hooked at either of their Offices in Bristol or Newport; *mf if above the value of 40s. i« be entered at its value, and Carriage in proportion paid for the same at the time loE Booking. Appty at the Bristol General Steam Navigation Cbm- pane's Office, 1, Quay, Bristol; or 10 the Packet-Offices, Rowaham-Wharf, Hotwells, and Rodney Wharf, New- port. JOHN JONES, iljwt. PONTYPOOL AND ABERCAVSN#Y,—Coaches Daily between these places and Newport. TftsbEGAR IROU WORKS, through Abercarn, Now' bridge, wehy, and a branch from Newbridge to Nantyglo.—A Coach Daily between these place3 and Newport; arriving at Newport about 10 o'clock morn- illg, and starting at I o'clock afternoon. Jan. 1, 1837, CARDIFF AND BRISTOL. The New mid beautiful Fast Going lI>|V Steam -Packet, «ISS9mm LADY CHARLOTTE, Two Engines 30 Hone Power Each, H. T. PARFITT, Commander, 'Will PI v during the enR":Xig vfyek. with Passengers and -"0", J" Goods, as fcalows:- FROM CARDIFF. Coach from Coach from JAN. Bridgend. Merthyr. 3..TOESBA-V. 11 after ..10 morn 9 jnorA S..THURSDAY si after 121 after ..IJiitforo 7. SATORDAY «. Tj morn "4i tnora itern FROM BRISTOL. V F Coaches to Bridgend and Merthyr at JAN. 2.MONDAY. 10^ morningv.. St afternoon 4.WEDNESDAY. } afternoon. 5 afternoon 6.FRIDAY Si morning 5 afternoon ■■■I.UJ. -fr ||(^ TIL 4- V, each. A Female Steward attends the Ladies' Cabin.—Re- freshments may be had oft Board on moderate Terms. Fonr-Wheel Carriage, Sls. Ditto drawn by One Horse, )!>s.; Two-Wheel Carriage, 10s. 6d.; Horses, tis. each; Horse and Rider. After Cabin. gs. Fore Cabin, 7s. 6d.; Oattlf; sheep. These Fares include every expense. Freighters are requested to order all Goods intended for the LADY CH ARLOTTEto be sent to Clare Street Hall, Marsb Street. Bristol. Merthyr, Bridgend and Colebridge.-Fast Light Post Coaches to and from the J.dy, Charlotte. Newbridge, Aberdttre, Merthyr, Cowbridge, Di-idgetid, LlaMrissent, and Caerphilly.-Goods forwarded to these Places in Spring Waggons and Lock-up Canal Boats iin. mediately oa arrival, unless ordered by any particular conveyance, in which case they will be dep«sited in the Steam Packet Warehouse till called i'or.—Freight to be paid on delivery. Goods, Packages, Parceir.,&c.&c. forwarded to all parts of the Kingdom wilhoql delay, when sent to either of their Steam Packet Offices in Cardiff or Bristol. NOTICE.—The Proprietors of the above Steam Packet f ire notice, that they will not be accountable for any assenger's Luggage nor will they be answerable for any Goods, Packaget, or Parcels, (if lost or damaged) un- 146;w booked at either of their Offices at Cardiff or Bristol, if above the value of V, unless tntered at its value, and ftrrispley in fif-i-portion. paid for the same, at tire time of booking. « Any further information as to Freight, &c. will be readily obtaihed by applying to the Ag« ntS,Mr Ponovan. at the Packet Office, on the Wharf,Cardiff; or to Mr H. R. HALL,2, Lowfr Castle Street, Bristol. MEDICAL TEST*WONlALS—Free Hospital, Gvevilte Sti'6et, Walton Garden, London. T, recent JWeeliugK 01 tile of-iltis IIIdlutioll. relative to if c di-missRi of MrtHtrs jMeutsch and I'wecdir, two Of the awdicat iiffictto attached to lbi«<H)arit>\ for having given wriitec i^ls of 0<e 'acy of "FRANKS'H SPECIFIC "OLCTION Of COPAIBa," a <1 the state.ents rtnder it ttifuintx-nt on the Hi.eu.r. "1'1 Pmtp K'tor o4 5 Mniciiie 10 ubllcl y nute ihe grou, du lip. VIIKH tili- Hj»<ve MINED gentlemen, aid otier, MOST Xnmctrr in TH PaorUsJoN, «ave ihcir testiwioiiy in .'uvo ot it» eflicacv. 11'"1' Pvcprlftor of this ,.edidne, liavin; discovered the di*(uic;tl aifii.itien of several valuable urug. with the Balsam Of Ci>p>ti*>a, iviihh, from ikeir peculiar etttcte up"ii rath bther, destroy the luillttir.g "anceo"s pr"prli, of the Obalsain. find ot the ftnme time qrfeatty i nereasif its tmcics Aud, iwviug, in his patilic lpracice. (which uag i.ecesbnMlv Cttuitiderable all resident medical officer to a laree putilic dix. poosary,) during a period oi efthi- \ears, a'tniinittereit It with nni:ornr «Hccess, he »i>liened th-i it* etiVcts Iiii:;ht be tested In sevefaPot ttie tlet,-P-Iit-u Hu piian, viz St, Tii .Cuy's, JSt.'Gi.orge'j, tin Free Hocpilal, Oreviile street, &c.* The majoiit) of patients at the last named hoslpt .l Weie feersons Wfai'«^re taboilritig niitier those diM ascs fOr the i ure Of wiiicli the of C»pu»ba Was idV uiablj a rtnir.is ered JlDJ '• Frfinks's Spel>fic ^olu'ioti <>t Copaiba'* hariiiir Ween niillormlv fontid, after repeated, tiials, to be the bet form of that valuable drug and medicine the medical o.'licers c"uld prescribe, the p.prldor rPquetlterl to be lavonred with th'eir tesiimsuials, which weit-given vitiiout tirfitatioti, and with Out any ilijntWtitill or reservation »8 lo ilivir publiciiy r otherwise. Si nee these certificates hve publl^li«*d, the Jtrulmet. has been" ofenl) accused o tiaving oonimitted a breacu oi prideHaional etiquette, in having n1;,de lie s,,11i p e paraueii a sin.i'|»ed medicine, a.1I ppeiuie I the T.tlrnu" mU to tu «itvertisement. Upon being applied to to ivithhuid them lrnn>publicity, he refl se i to ccdde to guch a req,ient, froima conviction that the cutlelllulI I. had testitietlto he efiicacy of the me iieine were, too hoiioVirable and held too hifcb and dis'inyni«bid a mnli. in their Proie.-uoi. to have Oertffled fafwlj. Medicntjealonsy has thus been and the i^entiemeu who have thus honourablj and cunscieiuiousl> .certiAft in favour nf the etticcy ot t'-e medicine have sioce Wen made the v ctim* of Profp«»ioiial per tcmlon. f At the lust Gtwerat Annual Mtetin? "f Ihe CJifvernor* of t the Free HIIS.,ltal. CJre*iHe Sireet, Men. Tweedie and _I,el. Lseb, both enterj'rHlog nieikibers, of their Prolesxkw, tlectared'most eoiphaticalty, that they still coniiuned 10 u-e the meiiicine in their piivate IJracnce-Mr Tweedie stating Miat a large proportion of iht& 'euse* which eame under his ( tare were 01 tbat class tor which the Specific Solution of i Capaiba was nsaally adinini^ered'.—'• The B dsam at Copaibaj Was deprived *f Us irrltatins: qualities by Mr Frank*'s prepa- Wlifn Mr Franks applied tolum for liis opinion of 1,9 efficaev, be "I tio hesi ution in fivint; bim a letter tes 1 'ifyioe that he Jbs >id the prepaiati>»n effectual »"+'• 'Chat j In giving thnK»f_ -he bad only acted is otte rs, more exi e- rleoced.JJi,JjH" „■> hi* Cdllese, bad rfoi e. viz. Sir Astley £ Sir Ben lamin1? ,Mr Mr BranSby Cooper, "'South, Mr Tucke; -i'J" lh<f Dreadnought,) a»< Several otber hii;hiy-rTi»>'v?. • the medical -1 of his u. t,! did n,.i only not dinapp,cne of liv ex,-reTal",(, him. Mr Braii by CoutSic I,'Sitende<) the Bideti'1*- "tateu, HI rel'eteiic* to the •> wi. lie had »i»en t» the pri?'r;elor •" Fr«iik»'s Speeiffc <■ <n of Cr<piiibH, tliat, "he bad < o'5J given what he Wiong'it j'Mt i,nd hoiveSt to a man who h;>" hiode 9, va.uable improvement of a valuable old mediciiie-m And DI. Uw'nt", Coiiau,!rii)g Pnysiciail to the Fiee llespital, declared that the Medicine m iluestioii was a new "f a known remedy Re must give hio opinion that it tlie b«*at ureparaiion of ihai remedy that he h.ul ever VIM ployed," and which he Ijad that day glvev to a near re- lative 01 htf." The of thflte gentlemen, in a&illion to th{1e Which, f"i' the lallt twelve ru nut-h. h"ve "een before the Public, cmno' tall to bring b<ime conviction in eveiy rtfl c«- iiiKiuind, that FBANKH'S Sracific SOLUTION OF COPAIBA" is not j^!y, In every essential, wbut it professfS 10 h". viz. the most effi cintl, art,, and speedy remedy firt the cure of al uieilirat discimi ve^, g)eet«, spasmodic ftrictares, irr itation or the kid", ys, bl eld- r, tnethia, a"(r.ro!.tt: gl.I\<I, and Sll. perioi to any other in.eilicHie for these and a:iailar dfsoiders. April, 1836. Note Upwards of-300 C-tse" at these Hospital* were Cured l'y 11 FrankfTs Spec-flc Sulution ot Cojiaibi," before the TeUiijionial* were given, besides a grtat number, in the Prifate practice of The respective surgf.,Ons. -Ver *aft hg Prtbatr Contract, The Smack THREE BROTHERS, of ■MjBK Swansea, 35 Tons Register, burtheu tonnage, ^g^gj^P^60. She is in excellent repair, yell found in stores, and sails remarkably fast. For further information appl.* (if by letter, post paid) to Mr ffenry Huxham, Swansea. ,'I .A8l&- olu Far Afachitiery, and Axle Anti-Friction Grease. HUCKS, and Co., A re authorized undera License from the Patentee, to distil Patent Pine Oils, from which is Manu- X factured^the ANTI FRICTION AXLE GREASE and FLUID; for lubricating the Axles and Close Boxes of Stage Coaches, Waggons, Carts, and all descriptions of Carriages; likewise the Rearing Parts of Steam Engines, Paddle Wheels, Railroad Carriages, Coal and Iron.Trams, Water, Wind, and Rolling Mills, and all kinds of heavy Machinery. This Chemical Composition has now been established for some years, and the Proprietors can refer with confi dtnee to the Principal Stage and Waggon Proprietors in London, and to most of the Railroad Companies through- out the Kingdom, for proofs of the superiority of the AotiFriclon over Oil, and every Compound of Grease; not only on account of its soft oily quality and durability, but from its positive saving in expense; and since the Patent Asl'.sof His Majesty's Mail, Coaches have been lubricated with the Anti-Fric,tion Fluid. the Mails are enabled to run double the distance without fresb priming. The Anti-Friction Grease is packed in kegs of 28lb. 56ib. and I J21b. price 44d. per lb., the Fluid in Hogsheads at 35. 9d. per gal., cash (ftice. Manufactured only, q Mucks, and Co., Bow Common, Stepney Green, London. DR. JOHN ARMSTIZONG'S UWHJPBLILS. «I care not now I am physieked, so it be not by the adventure of a Quack, but advice of a Physician, who I am sure will prescribe'no more for me than may consist with my safety, and need doth require."— Old Divine. THE Possessor of Ihe Prescription from which these Pills are prepared,solely for him, by Mr John T. Eddy. a scientific Chemist, obtained it from the late Dr. ARMSTRONG, (Lecturer at St. Thomas's Hospital, London, and Author of the celebrated Works on Typhus aird Scarlet Fever, &c. &c.) for his Wife, who in 1821 became the Doctor's patient, when evidently labouring under confirmed Liver complaint, and to' all appearance in a deep decline. She had not long taken the Pills, at the prescribed intervals, before she-was perfectly restored tp health; and has, with the occasional nse of them, con- -,tinned free from pain, and in perfect health and cheerful spirit. ever since. The Possessor of this admirable Prescription (a Gen, tleman of private fortune) having distributed the Pills with the most extraordinary apccess amongst the Poor in many Counties in Englahd, determined* io 1835, to offer them, at a prite. to the public; his personal observation and experience having convinced him, that they would prove a real blessing,if taken according to the Physician's Advice and Directions in the wrapper, to all-boili old I ;.to,i.N n an inactive Liver, and thence all the attendant miseries of Indigestion BILIOUS Affections (so called); Fla. tulence. Jaundice, Dropsy; Pain in the Sides and under the Shoulder Blades; Difficulty of Breathing; distiess. ing Sensation of Choking; with the Complexion, and whitelof the eyes, yeHow. The very first two pills generally afford such relief- such ease from every distressing pain—that the patient is at once surprised and delighted. The Medicine is gentle, though certain in its benign effects. The quantity, gc. prescribed to be taken is small, and not oftener than alternate nights. The attention of the public is called to the following state- tnetat of facts:- A cook, in a gentleman's family, complained to bar mistress of such pain in the right side, and such loss of appetite, that she could not do her work, and thought that she must again give up her situation, as she had been obliged to do for the same cause, in two previous places. Her mistress recommended her to try Dr. John Armstrong's Liver Pills, as she said all others had failed The girl bought a box, and the first two pills relieved her from all pain, and she said she felt better than ever she had done in her life. The first two operated briskly, the next two gently, and afterwards Only &% a pleasant aperient; but the pain never returned. A sailor's wife had only been a fortnight confined. and was suffering agonies in her back and tides, evidently owing to an inactive Liver, her skin being as yettow aa saffron. A friend gave her some money to buy a box "of Armstrong's Liver Pills. When that "friend in need" called to see the poor woman again, she wassorprisingly b tter-searce any pain in her side-no choking sensation —skin much clearer, and appetite and general health rapidly improving. A magistrate, who was much troubled with boils, at the instance of a relative bought a box of Armstrong's Liver Pills. Before be had taken six pills, at the prescribed intervals, lie was astonished at his perfect cure, and declared it was the best medicine he ever took in his life. Jaundice and Dropsical cases immediately relieved. Hundreds of similarly striking cases might be noticed. but for the space they occupy in an advertisement or handbill and each bilious person who tries these pills, (most expensive in their preparation to the proprietor) wtll furnish a most satisfactory and convincing case of cure or relief to himself. To AIr John T. Eddy, Bishops Stertford, Herts. Medical Hall, Lewes, Sussex, October 4th, 1836 Sir, It gives me much pleasure to be able to inform you that my sale for Dr.John Armstrong's Liver Pillø has. wflhin these two months, increased to a very considerable extent. I am almost daily receiving fresh testimonials of their efficacy, as an -1 Antibilions," from persons of respectabili-, residing in Lewes and its Vicinity. Such is their celebrity, that numbers of my friends will not, on any consideration, be without a Box in their possession, Will you kindly cause my name to be introduced in the list of Venders in your Advertisements; and, at your earliest convenience, forward to me, through Drew and Co., Great Trinity Lane, some Show Cards and Hand bills headed with my name and address. I am, Sir, Yours respectfully, THOMAS FIGG. In Boxes Is. lid and 2s. 9d. each. The large Box con- tains the quantity of three small ones. Prepared solely by Mr JOHN T. EDDY, Bisuop STORTFORD, HERTS, who is appointed Wh61esale Agent to the Proprietor. TO PREVENT IMPOSITION, the Hon. the Com- missiouelsof Stamps have directed JOHN T TSDDY CHEMIST. BISHOPS STOltTFORD, to be engraved in white letters on the Government Stamp, and each Box is also sealed with the Armorial Bearings of the Pro- prietor. None else is genuine. The Public are Particularly cautioned against the dis- honest tricks of the inferior class of Druggists, who, it has been discovered by the Proprietor, will try to impose their own loose and unboxed compounds upon the igno- rant, for Armstrong's Liver Pills; thus disappointing and defrauding the Public and the Revenue at the same time. The Pills may be piocured of a)} wholesale dealers in London, and retail in-^ v Abergavenny.. Price, Wyke, Stuckley. Bangor Shone. 1 Brecon Prosser, Janet.. Phillips. Cardigan Williams. Carmarthen Warren and Sons, Evans, Fardrew. Carnarvon. Rees. Chepstow .>«• Dalies. Couibridge■ Lister. Crickhowell Harris, Williams. Haverfordwest Phillips, Jones. Hay itfooper. Llandovery Itees. Monmouth Parier, Heath, Dawe. Neath Hayi«»rd. 4 Newport Clements. Pembroke Heard. Pontypool. VinceT, Williams. Swansea J. Williams, Dawe, Strick. Tenby Bowers. Wrexham Paintere GLAMORGANSHIRE. Central ^grtcuUttttfl iboctetg* THE Subscribers are respect folly reminded that, by the Rules and Orders of the Society, ALL SUB- SCRIPTIONS SHOULD B«- PAID, ON OR BEFORE lit JULY, in each year; and, as many Subscriptions are still in arrear, his requested that the amounts shonld be REMITTED FORTHWITH to the Treasurer, as the, Annual Accoutits must be pubiished. ED.WARD 89ADLEY, ;4: Seinwtarji «a4. Wd» DW. iWS* "• TO BE SOLD, IN LOTS, JJ!! attctton, Jit the CASTLE INN, in the Tomn Of MER. THYR TYDFIL, on THURSDAY, the 12th day of JANUARY, 1837, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, By Mr ADAM MURRAY, By the direction of the Trustee for sale under the Will of the late JOHN EDWARDS VAUGHAN, Esq. of Rheola, HE FREEHOLD ESTATE ofiCAE DRAW, JL centrically situate in the Market Town of Merthyr, and comprising numerous DWELLING HOUSES and PREMISES. Fpr further Particulars, apply to Mr Rowland, Surveyor, Merthyr; Mr George Hal kef, Bridgend; Messrs Lyon. Barnes, and Ellice, Solicitors, Spring Gardens; and Mr Adam Murray, Surveyor and Land Agent, 47, Parliament Street, London. Letters to-be postpaid. rw-»HE UNIVERSAL LIFE ASSURANCE SO- JL CIETY 69, CORNHILL. LONDdN, for Lives* Survivorships, Endowments, for Children, and for the Purchase and Sale of Reversions and Annuities. Capital £500,000. Rations. Colonel Sir ROBERT H. CUNLIFFE, Bart. Sir GEORGE THOMAS STAUNTON, Bart. M.P. F.R.S Major-General -Sir JASPER NICHOLLS, K.C.B. Sir RALPH RICE. Colonel Sir JAMES SUTHERLAND. IStrectorg. Sir HENRY WILLCOCK, K.L.S. Chairman. JOHN STEWART, Esq. M.P. Deputy Chairman. John Bagshaw, Esq. Charles Otway Mayne, Esq. Alexander Baillie, Esq. Robert Muero, Esq. Augustus Bosanquet, Esq. John Roger, jun. Esq. Chas. Dashwood Bruce, Esq. Itees Gonrig Thomas, Esq. Ell is Walkiu Cuncliffe, Esq. Jas. Duncan Thomson, Esq. I William Kilburn, Esq. Capt. Sam). Thornton, K-N Tre",urer;-Pasco St. Leger Grenfell, Esq. &ufettor$» Crawford Davison Kerr, Esq. John Arnotd Mello, Esq. Timothy Wiggin, Esq. Banherl-Sir James Ksdaile and Co. Physician-Benja-in C. Pierce, Esq M.D. Solicitors—Messrs Nind and Costerill. Åctuary-Robert Christie, Esq. Table shewing the annual premium for assuring JIGO on a Single Life. ———————————————————— ./fr —• '410- 15 1 15 0 1 2 0 18 2 20 1 IS 8 1 2 11 119 25 233 166 141 30 2 8 10 10 4 1 8, 4 35 2 14 11 1 13 9 1 12 5 40 3 3 0 1 17 1 1 Is 4 45 8 12 2 2 3 3 1 19 S 50 4 5 6 2 15 1 2 8 2 •i Mr ThomaS Jones Phillips, Agent to the Universal, solicits attention to the above specimen of i>ates for England. *fhey are as low as is consistent with perfect Vfcurity, and shew the advantages offered to the public oy this Society, which further sectises the interest of the 4«»pred, by syturning to them three-fourths of the profits The Directors of this Society have caused investigation to be made with great care into all the Institutions for Life {Insurances existing in the country, and they trust tbey nave been fortimate in selecting from each what as a whole will place their Establishment on the most seenre, judicioi^fc, and satisfactory footing, both to the Proprietors and to the assured. A branch of the Universal has been formed in the of India, and agents, Messrs. Bagshaw and 'Co., appointed, so as to afford reciprocal advantages to I both Establishments. For all further information, apply to Mr Thomas Jones Phillips, Solicitor. Newport, Monmouthshire. TO MASONS, HPHE COMMITTEE of MANAGEMENT of the NEWPORT DOCK, are veady to RECEIVE TENPEHS for performing tlve MASON WORK of the ENTRANCE LOCK and part of the BASIN to be delivered, sealed, before the 18th day of January next, at the Dock Office, Newport; indorsed, "Tenders for Mason wortt." Plans and Sections of the work, and printed forms of Tenders, may be obtained on application at the Dock Office. The Tenders will be opened, by the Committee, on the 13tu January, -when the person whose Tender may be accepted, will be lAquiVd to attema the ^teAtanttee, atid to natno responsible sureties for the •performance of the Contract. The Committee do "not bind themselves to accept the lowest Tender, ?l'(f)tDIIS OF ENCttfANIT FIRE AND LIFE ACOrn King William Street, London ana High Quae- gate, York. ESTABLISHED 1884. Dttedorst. LONDON. GEORGE FREDERICK YOUNG, Esq. W.P. Chairman. MATTHEW FORSTER, Esq. Deputy Chairman. Alex. Bannerman, Esq. Thos. Henry Kerfoot, Esq. M.P. John Norbnry, Esq. John Walbanke Childers, Jolp Parker, Esq. M.P. Esq. M.P. Edward Thos. Whitaker, Sir James Eyre, M.D. Esq. William Haigh, Esq. James White, Esq. Alder- Joseph Bulke Icy Johnson, man. Esq. YORK, THOS. GREGORY, Esq. Alderman, Chairman. WILLIAM MATTERSON, Esq. Deputy Chairman. John Agar, Esq. Charles 'James Hanson, .James Audits, Esq. Esq. John Barstow, Esq. Thomas Mason, Esq. Matthew Cair, Esq. John Twisell Wawn, Esq. Henry Cooper, Esq. ( George Woodall, Esq. James Gadsden, Esq. EDMUND BARLOW, Managing Director. BANKERS. | SOLICITORS. Messrs Coutts & Co. I Thomas G. Acton, Esq. York Union ^Banking Co. j John Ord, Esq. SURVEYOR. I VALUER. Th. Marsh Nelsou, Esq. | Mr James Jury. The attractive but undoubtedly delusive principle of requiring high premiums, and returning a portion under the name of bonus, or as a share of profits has not been adopted by this Company; Assurers are, therefore, not liable to the haltrd of partnership, and are not called upon-to advance a sum more than equal to the risk in("urcd: The following Premiums being calculated upon the latest authenticated data, are the loweswhat can with safety be adopted and are submitted under the gnaran- tee of a substantial proprietary, and ánample ttlfd up capital. », Table of Annual Premiums for Assuring the Sqm ;e 1 ()0. ■jp^rmnm Annual ■ Ma. a — tnmtn for an mtnm for an -7 ofOnt' eà'l' 7 Y^ars onlv. the whole life. 1 Yar!l only. the whole tife. »■ y<>» > £ s. Ii. f. a. d. £ s, d. 20 1 0 11 1 2 0 1 13 9 25 1 31 14 2 1 W0 30 1 5 11 1 6 10 2 S 0- 35 1S2 1 9 9 Si 9 2 40 1 12 10 1 15 0 2 17 3 "45^ 1176 203 3 7 2- 50 2- 2 91 8 91 4 0 1 55 2151 a 3 2 4 18 9 60 3 S3 4 4 2 6 3 11 65 4 16 10 5 7 Õ 7 16 9 Other ages iu propoition.. FIRE ASSURANCE. Not Hazardous. I Hazardous. I Doubly Hazardous. ls.6d. per Cent | 2s 6d. p. r Cent J 4s. per CentT. Farming Stock Is. d. per Cent. In Assurances for Se»"en Years, a deduction of One Year's Premium and Dity will he made. Tables of Premiums and Forms for Fire or Life Assurance, with the fullest information, may be had of the followiflg Agents:— Merthyr Tydvil.. Mr TDavieg.Bush Inn, Auctioneer, &c Brecon Mr Wllikm Williams. Cardiff .< Mr George Bird, Linen Draper. Cowbi-idge. e Mr Join Bevan Morgm. Hacerfordowt Mr DavId Lewis, Mercer. Stban&e4. Mr Jolin Davjes, Post Maste THE Proprietors of the BRISTOL BAZAAR have the hoobur of announcing to the Inhabitants of t Merthyr, and the County of Glamorganshire, the arrival of the whole of their new and ELEGANT A IN TICLES, purchased (to on unlimited extent) expressly for the present Season. coroprising LAMPS for the Drawing and Dining Rooms, Hall, Passage, Library, Study, and Bedroom, from tht» most superb and costly designs, to the cheapest and plainest. An elegant Six-Ligl# Drawing .Room Lajmp (0f thia season's pattern), for £ 5 10n.; a Table or Sideboard ditto, with neat Classic Pedestal, complete for 23s.: handsome Hall or Passage J-aajps, in the Gothie, Etruscan, and Medician Style, from I2s. 6d. An immense Slock of the P ATENT CANDLE LAJIPS, comprising the greatest possible variety of Patterns, from 12s. 6d.; also, the Patent Candles, at 5$d. per lb. A snerb and most elegant collection of LUSTRES and CHIMNEY PIECE CANDLESTICKS, in Bronfce or ^r°m per,-pair; in Glas;i from lbs. per pair also, a choice Cntlectwn of the much admired LOitNVCOPIAS, from 18s. to Four Guineas the pair. with an almot endless assortment of ORNAMENTS, adapted for the Drawing oorn, Dining Room, Parlour Toilet, or Boudoir, in Bronze, Ormolu, China, Shell, Papier-Michee, Glass, &c. About 300 beautiful fancy INKSTANDS, in Silver, Hated, Buhl, Shell, Rosewood, Bronze, Ormolu, Papier Machee, China, Glass, &c. v The Stock of SILVER PLATE has received considerable additions of elegant Tea and C uee Services, Salvers, Baskets. Cmps, &e. Communion Services, Presentation Plate, &c. Also, the Shcifield Plate, with massive Silver Edges. of' handsome sets of Dish Covers, Side Dishes and Warmers, Tureens, Rpergnes, large Salvers (30 inch), Waiters, Baskets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames. Brauches and Candlesticks, Tea and Coffee Services, Castors, Snuffeis and Trays, Wine Coolers, &e. A set of handsome Side Dishes and Covers (fornling- Eight without the handles) for Nine Guineas: a set of Five elegant plated Dish Covers, with Silver Handles and Shields, 12, 14, 16, 18, and <P-inch, for Twenty Guineas. Handsome Liqueur Frames, (three bottles) 35s. to Three Guineas Cruets, from 2ls. to C$ to. Candlesticks, from 12s. 6d. to :;Os. per pair y Snnfers Trav, from 12s. 64. Toast Racks 9s toSO,, Pint Cups for Inns, 12s. 6d.; H.Alf-pints, 9s.; elegant Tea Servilcs. £5 to Eight Guineas; Cake Baskets, 42s.; Pickle Frames, 45; Wine Coolers, £7 10s. the pair; llutter Coolers with Silver Cow, from 80s. to 50s.; Canisters for Inns. &c. Dessert Kmves and Forks (plated on Steel blades, with Silver, Pearl, and Ivory Handles, from 45s. per dozen pair. MEn It Y's first quality BRITISH PLATE Tafcle Spoons and Forks, 30s. per dozen; Dessert, ditto, ditto, 248.; Tea, 15s. per dozen; Candlesticks, &c. To the GENERAL FURNISHING DEPARTMENT, has been added ekigant and well manufactured Cabinet Furniture in all its branches. Chimney and Dressing Glasses; Superb London Bronze Urns and Kettles; 500 Sets of Papier Machee, and Japan Tea Trays, from the plaindst and cheapest, to tlie most beautifully ornamented Table and Fancy Cutlery, hy the best makers; Bronze Fenders and Fire Irons; Best. Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee. pots Brass Poleing and Ornaments; Block Tin Dish Covers, (six to the set) 10s. 6d. j Anti-Fatent.'dKto, 15s. The Stock of BhST CUT GLASS wHl be fonnd most cho'ce and extensive, comprising all the newest Patterns. Cut Wines, from 7s, 6d. a dozen; Strong Half-pint Cut T imbirs, 12s. 6d. a dozen Cut Quart Decanters, 9s. 6d. per pair. Every other article in the same proportion. A Splendid Assortment of Elegant Drawing Room, Dining Room, and Hall CLOCKS, with and without music A Round (Eight day) Hall Clock, Four Guineas. Also, a variety of very large and curious Musical Picture Clocks. The Stock of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES is most Extensive, including the Flat, Geneva, Horizontal, and British Patent Lever. with their latest improvements. A Patent detached Lever, with Engine-turned Silver Cases. Capped and jewelled (highly finished), £6 16s.-An Elegant Flat Geneva Horisonial Watch, in Gold Cases, exquisitely finished movement, Jewelled in 4 holes, Nine Guineas the wme, Vertical Escrtpement, in Gold Cases. £ 6 10s—An Extensive Assortment of Town made SOLID GOLD GUARD CHAINS. New Patterns, 1J yartk long, from Three Guineas.—LADIES SOLID GOLD "iECK CHAINS, from Five Guineas.—A Complete and Fashionable Stock of best London Manufactured GOLD JEWELLERY, in the most Fashionable Articlell-A recent importation from France of the Newest Patterns in Imitative Gold Jewellery, Romal Pearl, Jet and Berlin Ornaments; also a choice variety of Cameo Ornaments. The largest and cheapest Stock of FANCY CABINET WORK in the Empire Writing Desks from Nine Shillings to Twelve Guineas; Work Boxes, from-Ss. 6d. to I I Guineas: Dressing cases, from 14s. to 50 Guineas; Caddies, from 4s. 6d. to 9 Guineas; Work Tables, TeaPoys, Liqueur and Medicine Chests, Lea'.her Travelling Cases, Dress- ins; Cases, &c., and Musical W^rk Boxes.—An assortment of Large and Powerful MUSICAL BOXES; also about 300 small 2 and 3-Tuneditto; an excellent 2-Tune Box at 25s—French and German Jceordiaps, from 6 to 21 keys. —A variety of superior HARMONICAS (Glass) at Reduced Prices.— Excellent FLUTES, and every other des. cription of Musical, Instruments. A quantity of Bast-India and Chinese Work Chess Men, Boards, Card Boxes, Conaters, Backgammon Boards, Playing Cards,-Bagatelle Tables, Toys, Combs, Brushes, Soaps, Barometers, Thermometers, Microscopes, Teles copes, &c, and a variety of useful and ornamental Articles, too nufnerous for insertion. CARD CASES, in Silver. Pearl, Ivory, Shell, Leather, &c.; Lancet C tses, Scent Bottles, &c.; Gold, Silver, Shell, a|rd Steel SPECTACLES, to suit all ages or defects, of Sight (Gold, with Pebbles, 35s.; Silver, with Pebbles, 15s. Blue Steeli with Coloured Glasses, as. 6d. per pair) THIS UNIQUE STOCK must be seen to be appreciated: the Public, therefore, are respectfully solicited to inspect it, and will not be expected to purcRase. unless compatible with their wishes. The Proprietors continue to Furnish Houses completely by Contract, having the resources always on the Esta- blishment for supplying every Article from the kitchen to theAttic. All Articles purchased at the Bazaar exchanged if not approved.—Merchants, Captaias, and the Trade supplied. LAMPS. GLASS, AND PLATE LENT TO HIRE. The Principle on which this Business is based is that of attending the various Maniifactorips personally, and purchasing, for cash, to any extent—a system as eminently advantageous to the public as it has been successful to the proprietors. The Prices and quality, which are always open for inspection, must esublish thai: fact, heyond all doubt; and if further confirmation were necessary. Persons have only to direct their attention to the peculiar feeling (the very reverse of that arising from fair competition) exhibited on all occasions by a pertion of the Bristol Trade, wbo are affected by this system, and whose motives a discerning public cannot fail to appreciate. Country Oiders punctually attended to. TO PERSONS IN SEARCH OK UNCOMMON ARTICLES FOR PRESENTS, THIS ESTABLISHMENT OFFERS ADVANTAGES SUPERIOR TO MOST OTHERS. No Business-transacted on Saturdays till Evening. LEVY'S Bristol Bazaar, 7, Union Street, Bristol. | MONWOtTTHSHIRB. 7%70 TICTi is hereby given, that the NEXT !lf GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the PEAC \2>,for Ihe County of Monmouth, will be held at the r'Town Hall in USK, en "MONDAY, the SECOND day of JANUARY, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty-seven, and that the Court will sit fit Twelve o'clock at noon, when the Chief -Constables and Bailiffs are to attend, and answer to their tMtnes, or, in default ihereof, they will be fined. The Court r,-ill then imtnediateh; proceed with all brtsiness relating to the assessmentt application, and manage-' ment of the County stock, or rate, or tMtll fllltd or funds, used or applied in aid thereof, and make orders for payments, and consider and direct the General Business of pie County. All Bills and Demands relating to the Public Expen diture of the County must be delivered into the office of the Clerk of the Peace fourteen jdays before the Sessions, or they will not be settled and allowed at such Sessions: And-all appeals and traverses and application. for Orders in Bastardy must be entered with the, Clerk of the Peace before 12 o'clock on the serond day of the Sessions. At half-past nine on Tuesday, the 3d day of January, the Grand and Petit Juries will be called over, and are to an. swer to their names, or in default thereof they will be fined and all pensons bound by recognizances are to attend, as the Court will proceed to try Appeals, Traverses, and Indict- ments for Felonies, and transact the other business ef the. Sessions. It is ordered that all convictions and recognizances, and all informations and depositions, shall be delivered or trans- mitted, on or before the Friday- previous to each Sessions into the office of the Clerk of the Peace. A II costs allowed by the County musfte taxed at tAe sams Sessions, or they wiR not afterwards be allowed.' Usk, 1th December, JONES, 1836. Clerk of the Peace. BRECONSHmE. lyrOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next » GENERAL QUA RTEk SESSIONS of the Peace f/r this County, will be holden On TUESDAY, the THIRD day of JANUARY Next, at the Shire-hall, in the town of Brecon on which day the Magistrates will meet and proceed to Court at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. The Grand Jury will then be sworn, at which time all Prosecutors and Witnesses are directed to attend and prefer their Bills of Indictment; and all Appeals and Traverses intended to be prosecuted at the same Sessions, must be entered before the sitting of the Court. And notice of all applications by Overseers or Guardians of Parishes, for orders upon putative fathers, for reimbursement for maintenance and support of bastard children, under the Act 4 andb, William I V, chap. 76,must -be entered with the Clerk of the Peace, before the sitting of the Court, at which any such Application is intended to be made. And, NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN, That all persons having claims upon the County, in respect of work done aniar Halesfurnished.for the use of the County Gaol?must attend with their accounts before the Visiting Magistrates, at the Gaol, on Tuesday. the tllh day of December instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon and' persons having other claims iipon the County, must attend with their accounts before lhe Magistrates, at the Tou-n Hall, Brecon, on Monday, the Second day of January next, -it L-tevm crlJloch in the Forenoon, when such several accounts will be audited. And further, that the business relating to the Assess- ment, Appliionand Management of the County Stock or Rate will commence at two o'clock in the -afternoors of the said 3rd day of January neit. JSated she December, 1836. Clerh ofihe Pmird, WANTED) A GARDENER. A Sober, Steady Man, who thoroughly under- stands the management of a Kitchen Garden. None need.apply whose character will not bear the strictest investigation. Application, personally, or by letter, post paid, to Mr J-iewis, Parsonage, Merthyr. 3To be SolTJ, r|^HE FARM and LANDS called MYNYDD- L BLAEN-GWYNFI, in the Parish of Glyncorrwg, and County of Glamorgan containing, by a recent admea- surement, 62TA. 1R. 13P., subject to an cxistinglease. For Particulars, apply to David Powell, Esq., Solicitor, Neath, Glamorganshire, if by letter, post paid; or per. sonally, to Mr Lewis Thomas. 15, Featherstone Build- ings, Holborn, London. — GLAMORGANSHIRE. O' on Hea.se, "rHE VEINS of highly BITUMINOUS COAL, I lying utujer his Grace th £ Duke of Beaufort's Estate, called Clyne Wood, Clyne Farm, and Clyne Common, comprising about 500 Acres, situated in the parish of Oystermouth, and within three miles of the seaptfrt town of Swansea, and within tw-o miles of the shipping place at the Mumbles. The Veins are fifteen in number, all of which. have been proved, and sqjne partially worked, and they amount together to 50 feet and upwards, including amongst the upper veins one six-feet, two seven-feet, and one five-feet. It is proposed to grant three separate Leases of the above Coal. For further Particulars, Sections, and Plans, application maybe made to Messrs. Watkins and Hooper, Solicitors, No. 11, Sackville-street, London; Thomas Thomas, Esq Solicitor, Fisher-street, Swansea; or Septs. Hedbead, Esq., at the Duke of Beaufort's Colliery Office, the Cdstie, Swansea, BALSAM OF SPERMACETI. VSTHMA SHORTNESS of BREATH, Weaz- ing Coughs, Colds, soreness, tightness and oppres- sion of the Chest, and most affeottoi|s of the .Chest and Lungs, relieved in ten minutes, by taking one dose of Woodhouse's Balsam of Spermaceti or Pectoral Cough Drops. Persons doubting the efficacy -of this Medicine, may take a dose in the Proprietor's Shop before they purchase. The Proprietor earnestly recommends a trial of these Drops to persons afflicted with the above com- plaints; but he does not int £ pd»ae ihem as being an infallible cure (as many do) but is warranted in asserting their efficacy, from the extensive relief afforded in numerous cases of the above description. Constitutional Coughs of three, four, and more years standing, have been cured in the couise of a week by the use of these Drops. In the Hooping and Chin Coughs it will be found equally valuable. The virtues of Spermaceti having been known for centuries, it will be,.needless to make a comment upon a Balsam obtained frpm so valuable an article. Two tea spoonfuls of the Balsam is equal to one ounce of Spermaceti-it will at all times relieve the most violent Cunsumptive Cough.—In Bottles, Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and lOs. 6d. each. ESSENCE OF CHAMOMILE AND GINGER. This preparation is a compound of two of the most valuable .medicines in the vegetable kingdom. It combines the stomachic properties of thp Ginger with the aromatic and hitter qualities of the Chfyiomile Flowers. The proprietor earnestly recommends this Essence to all those suffering as hereafter mentioned all he asks is a fair trial, for he can assert, with the greatest confidence, that he never knew of its failure in any of the cases it is recommended for, excepting where it has been neglected to be properly persevered in, for indigestion, sensation of fulness, pain and oppression after meals, loss of appetite, whether arising from excess or want of tone and energy of the digestive organs; also for rheumatism, gout, spasms, cramps, hysterics, flatulence, in immoderate perspiration, nervous, hypochondriacal and bilious affections, heartburn, languor, general debility, or a delicate state of health, whether the result of long illness, or constitutional weakness; it -is certain in affording instant relief in the most violent sick headache. Forty drops of this Essence is equal to half a pint of Chamomile tea. These Preparations are prepared only by DECIMUS WOODHOUSE, Opersftive Chemist Extraordinary to His Majesty, 18, King Wiiliam Street, New London Bridge, and sold by him wholesale and retail and to be had of all medicine venders in town and country.- Country venders may be supplied through their town agents. Sold in bottles, at 2s 9d., 4s. 6d., 10s. 6d., and 2ls. each Sole proprietor of the JSthereal Essence of Ginger. N.B.—BE SURE TO ASK. FOR WOODHOUSE'S

SHIP NEWS. CARDIFF. FOREIG* CLSARED OUTWARDS.—The Isabella, Partridge, for Philadelphia. FOREIGNVCLEARKD OUTWARDs.-The Tods, Black, and the Vintage, Williams, for Oporto, with <irou. COASTERS INWARDS.—-The Nautilus, Allen, and the Lady CharlpUe, Parfkt, (steamers), and the Castle, Jones, from Bristol, the Celerity, Hughes* from London, and the Robert, Clampttt, from New- port, with sntidres; the Amelia, Barker, from CbepstQw, the Provfdence, Tucks, from Mioehead, the Diana, Walters; the Eliza, Davrs, and the Adonis, Kerr, from Barrow, the Alexanders, Hooper, and the Mary, Mander, from Bristol, the Arrow, Wall, and the Camilla, Walnock, from Whitehaven, with iron ore; the William, Thomas, from Bristol, with deals; the Octavia, Eford, from Gloucester, with iron; and the Bristol, Withers, from Bristol, with sundries; and 10 vessels in ballast. COASTERS OUTWARDS.—The Union, Jordison, and the Criterion, Bellany, for London, with iron ore; and 12 vessels with coals. "7 NEWPORT. IWWARDS.—The Triton, Wakem, from Quebec, the Economist, Vinnis, from Quebec, with timber, &c.; the Alert, Truran, from Rouen, with pig iron; the Celerity, Hughesy from London, with wine and brandy;, the Vigilant, Meecb, from Jersey, with potatoes and cider; the James, Vfïlliams, the Unanimity, Rollings, the Ltdy Can- naghmore, Connelly, the Margaret, Newmau, the Ainitjr, Sliaxson, the Eagle, Phillips, the Elitabeth aid Ann, Charles, the Tredegar, Withers, the Car Im, Harwood, the Moderator, Johus, the George, Johns, the Bristol Packet, Gainey, thcMary, Tiver, and the Swift, Hiscox, with sundries. OUTWARDS.—The Isabella, Edgar, for Philadel- phia, with fron the Vag-a, Bowen, the Temperance, Richards, the William, Mnggleworth, the Drake, Richards, the Liniiet, Lewis, the Union, Prost, the Brunswick, Yeo, the Charles, Pope, rtie Neptune, Grace.the Peggy, hbel, tbe Experiment, Anning, the Susan, Evans, with iron and tin plates; thetrede- gar, Withers, the Carleon, Harwood, the Moderator, Johns, the George, Johns, the Bristol Packet, Gainey, the Mary,Tiver, andthe Swift, Hicox, with ,¡ sundries; and 15 vessels with coal. SWANSEA. ARRIVALS.—The Swansea, Trader, Huxtable, the Couutyof Pembroke,.(steamer) Griffiths, the Swansea Packet, Williams, and the William and Jane, Barratt, from Bristol, the )Bellindotg Jf)ues, from Gloucester, the Union, Priest,, from Newport, the Fame, HUDt, from Bridgewatir, the ^Mountaineer," (steamer) Edwards, and the Eliza, Thomas, from Liverpool, and the Dandy, Thoniaa1 from Neath, all with sun- dries; the Comet, Prichard, and the Ilussey, Mai- liphant, from Pool, with clay the Anne Maria, Lewis, from Neath, the Velocity, Phillips, and The Taplow, Trick, from Chester, with bricks; the William, Beer, from Waterford, with flour; 23,with copper ore, and & in batiasl. LLANELLY. '.ARRIVALS.—The Amelia. Williams, the Margaret, Ikw -r-I -ik PascQe. 8R4 the Alkietw, .Ifayes, from Truro, with copper ore; the Emily, Ball, from Liverpool, Witb' -ftifeig-n ore; the Harriett and Ann, Morgan, fro Youghal, and the Perse- verance, Brogg, from-Bideford, with grain; the Eleauor Grace, Roberts, from Mi!ford, and the Ruby, Jones, from Neath, with bricks; the- Petersburg, Gwyther, from Swansea, with timber; the Britannia, Leonard, from Lauffharne, the Blue-eyed-lass, Rose, from Bideford, the Aidiria, Evans, frioti Mi I ford, the Leach, Evans, from Cardigan, and the Nancy, Wilson, from Carmarthen, with ballast.

CHARACTER OF PITt BY THE MARQUIS OF WELLESLEY. The absurd gossip of Wpaihir« Memoirs has given rise to the following admirable character of Pitt from the pen of the Marquis of Wellesley, recently published in thL- Quarterly Review:- Hurlingham, Fulham, Nov. 22, 1886. In attempting to convey to you my recollection of Mr Pitt's character it* private society, I cannot separate those qualities whioh raised him to the highest ptiblioeminence from those which rendered hitn a most amiable companion. Both proceeded from the same origin and both were happily blen- ded in the noble structure of his temper and dispo-" sition. Mr Pitt's mind was naturally inaccessible to any approach of dark, or low, or ignoble passion. His-commanding genius and magnanimous spirit j were destined to move in a region far above the reach of those jealousies and suspicions and ani- mosities, which disturb the course of ordinary life. Under the f!ye of his illustrious father he had received that-"complete and generous educatfon which fits a man to perform justly, skilfully and magnanimously all the offices both of private and public life, of peace and war. Such an education, acting on such a natural disposition, not only qualified him to adorn the most elevated stations in the counsels of the country, but furnished him with abundant resour- ces to sustain the tranquility and cheerfulness of his mind. He had received regular and systematic instruc- tion in the principles of the Christian religion and, in the doctrine and discipline of the Church of England and in every branch of general ecclesiasti- 001 history. His knowledge in those subjects was accurate and extensive. He was completely armed 1 against all sceptical assaults as well as against! all fanatical illusion; and in truth, he was not merely a faithful and dutiful, but a learned member of our Established Church; to which he was most sincerely attached, with the most charitable in- dulgence for all dissenting sects. No doubt can exist in any rational mind that this early and firm settlement of his religious opinions and principles was a main cause of that cheerful equaniflfity which formed the great characteristic of his social intercourse, and which was never affected by adversities nor troubles. He was perfectly aocompliahed its classical literature, both Latin and Greek. The accuracy and strength of his memory surpassed every exam- ple which I have observed; but the intrinsic vigour of his understanding carried him far beyond the mere recollection of the great models of antiquity .in oratory, poetry, history, and philosophy he had drawn their essence into his own thoughts and language, and with astonishing facility-he applied, the whole spi-ritof ancient learning t his daily use. Those studies were his constant delight and resort; at Hol wood, in Kent (his favourite residence.) and at Walmer Castle, his apartments were strewed with Latip and Greek classics; and his conversa-j tion with those friends who delighted in similar studies, frequently turned on that most attractive branch af literature; but he was so adverse to pedantry or affectation of superior knowledge, that he carefully abstained from such topics in the presence of those who could not take pleasure in them. In these pursuits his constant and con- genial companion was Lotd Grenville; who has often declared to me that Mr Pitt was the best Greek scholar he ever conversed with. Mr Pitt was also as complete a master of all English literature as he was undoubtedly of the English language. I have dwelt on this branch of Mr Pitt's accomplishments because I know not any source from which more salutary assistance can be derived, to chase from the spirits those clouds and vapours which infest vacant minds, and by self-weariness render retirement melancholy and intolerable. But Mr Pittamply possessed every resource which could enliven retirement. No person had a more exquisite s^euse of the beauties of the country. He took the greatest delight in his residence at Holwood, which he enlarged and improved (it may truly be said) Vitii his own hands. Often have I seen him working in his woods and gardens with his labourers for whole days together, undergoing con- siderable bodily fatigue, and with so much eagerness and assiduity that you would suppose the cultiva- tion of his villa to be the principal occupation of his life. He was very fond of exercise on horseback, and when in the country frequently joined the hounds of his neighbourhood, both at Holwood and Walmer Caitle. At the latter place he lived most hospitably, en- tertaining all his neighbours as well as the officers of the neighbouring garrisohs and of the ships in the Downs; and he was. most attentive to his duties of Lord Wardennf the Ciaque Ports, which called him frequently to Dover end sometimes to the other ports. But in all places and at all times, his constant delight was society. There he shone with a degree of calm and steady lustre which often astonished me more than his most splendid efforts in parlia- ment. His manners were perfectly plain, without affectation; not only was he without pre- sumption or arrogance, or any air of authority, but he seemed utterly uncoHsoious of his own'/ superiority, and much more disposed to listen than to talk.. He ne-ver-betrayedany symptom of anxiety to usurp the lead orto display his own powers, but' rather inctrne to draw forth others and to take merely-an-eqoal share in the general conversation then he plunged heedlessly into the mirth of the < hour, with no other care than to promote the general good humour znd happiness of the com- pany. His wit was quick and ready, but it was rather lively than sharp, and never envenomed with the least taint of malignity; so that instead of,-exoi ti ng tdmira Lion or terrof, it was an addi- tional ingredient in the common enjoyment. He ,was endowed, beyond any man of his time whom I knew, with a gay^heart and a social spirit. With these qualities he was the life and soul of his own society; his appearance dispelled all care; his brow was never clouded even in the severest publio trials and joy and hope and confidence beamed from his countenance in every crisis of difficulty and danger. He was a mosLaffectionate, indulgent, and bene- volent friend, and so easy of access that all his acquaintance in any embarrassment, would ra.ther resort to him for advioe than to any person who might be supposed to have more leisure. His heart was always at leisure to receive the communications of his friends, and always open to give the best advice in the most gentle and'pleasant mannec. It is a melancholy but a grateful task to pay'this tribute to the memory of my departed friend. Aut me amor ntgotii suscepti faMit—fdr the character which I have endeavoured to draw ig not less just and true than it is amiable and excellent; and I cannot resist the conclusion that a pure and clear conscience must have been the original source of such uniform cheerfulness and gaiety of spirit. The truth which I have asserted I possessed ample means of knowing. From the year 1783 to 1797 lived in habits of the, most confidential friendship with Mr Pitt, In the year 1797, 1 was appointed Governor- General of India, and in the month ofSeptember in that year I went to Walnter Castle to meet Mr Pitt AnA. M. Duidss^ 8n.ttn PO" ';r » I found Mr Pitt in the highest spirits, entertaining officers and country gentlemen with his usual hospitality. Amongst others, Admiral Duncan wa« bii oomtant and favourite guest." His then in the Downs preparing for the memorable victory of Camperdown. The Admiral was a lively and jovial companion, Pad seemed to be' quite delighted with Mr Pitt'* society. l,embarked for India early in the month of November, 1797, and I returned to England in January, 1806. Not wishing to state anything beyond my own personal knowledge, I will not attempt to relate the history of Mr Pitt's social habits during the period of my absence but I cannot believe that, during that time, the whole frame of his magnifi- cent mind had been so broken and disjointed, that he could not endure the temporary loss of power nor reconcile himself to that retirement and those recreations which were his relief from the labour of official business, and his consolation in the hour of political solicitude and care. But I know that tbe first summer after his resignation was passed with Mr Aldington at Wimbledon, and that soon afterwards Mr Pitt was closely occupied at Wal- mer Castle in forming a corps of volunteer, cavalry, living with his officers and passing the greater part of his time on horseback, under the firm expec- tation of --a French invasion. This does not well agree withthe story which represents him wrapped in sullen seclusion, sunk in despondency, shunning all society, and yet unable to relieve the gloom of solicitude by any mental resource. On my arrival la England, in January, 1806, Mr Pitt was at Bath; I wrote to him, apd I received from him a very kind-invitation to meet himat Putney Hill. It may interest you to see this, one of the latest letters Mr Pitt- ever wrote, and I therefore subjoin a copy., I wet him accordinglyio the second week in January, and I was received by him with his usual kindness and good humour.. His spirits appeared to be as high as I had ever seen them, and his understanding quite as vigorous, and clear. v Amongst other topics, he told me with grfeat kind- ness and feeling that, since be had seen me he had been happy to become acquainted with my brother Arthur, of whom he spoke ia the warmest terms of recommendation. He said, "I never met any military officer with whom it was so satisfactory to converse. He states every difficulty before he undertakes any service; but none after he has taken it." But, notwithstanding Mr Pitt's kindness and cheerfulness, I saw that the hand of death was fixed upon him. This melancholy troth was not known or believed by either his friends or opponents. In the number of the latter, to my deep affliction, t f found my highly respected and esteemed friend Lord Grenville, and I collected that measures of the utmost hostility to Mr Pitt were to be proposed in both Houses at the meeting-of Parliament. I warned Lord Grenville of Mr Pitt's approaching death. He received the fatal intelligence with the utmost feeling, in an agony of tears, and immediately determined that all hostility in Parliament should be suspended. Mr Pitt's death soon followed.f If any additional evidence were required of the excellence of his social character, it would be found abundantly in the deep sorrow of a most numerous class of independent, honest, and sincerely attached friends, who wept over the loss of his benevolent and affectionate temper and disposition, with a degree of heartfelt grief which no political senti- ment could produce. Many of these were assembled at tbe sad ceremony of his funeral; with them I paid the last offices to his honoured memory. We atteuded him to Westminster Abbey. There tbe grave of his illustrious father was opened to receive him, and we saw his remains deposited on the coffin of his venerated parent. What grave contains such a father and such a son! What sepulchre embosoms the remains of so much human excellence and glory Always yours faithfully and sincerely, WELLESLEY. Putney Hill, Sunday, January 12th, 1806. "My dear Wellesley.—On my arrival here last night, I received with inexpressible pleasure your most friendly ind affectionate letter. If I was not strongly advised to keep ont of London till I have acquired « little more strength, I would have come up immediately for the purpose of seeing yon at the first possible moment. As it is I am afraid I must trust to your goodnes to give me the satisfaction of seeing yolt ttfre the first hour you can spare for that purpose. If you can, without incon- venience, make it about the middle of the day (in English style between two and four) it would suit me rather better than any other time; but none can be inconvenient. I am recovering rather slowly from a series of stomach complaints, followed by severe attacks of gout, but I believe I am now in the way of real amend- ment. Everp most truly and affectionately yours, W PITT." t Parliament met on the 21st, Mr Pitt died on the 23rd of January, 1806, v