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POLICE COURT. SATURDAY. Before Col. Byrde, A, D. Berringion, Esq., and the Rev J. C. Llewellin. THE NEW WINE AND BEERHOUSE ACT. On the magistrates taking their seats, Mr Byrde said An Act has been passed at the present Session, called the II Wine and Beer Act," which we think necessary to call the at- tention of the publio to. In future, no beer and wine licenses can be granted by the excise un- less the party applying first obtain a certificate from the magistrates for that purpose and such certificates for licences to be drank on the premises will only be granted at the general annual licensing day, or an adjournment there- of. But previous to such applications for a certificate in the first instauce, by persons now keeping beerhouses, it will bo necessary for the applicant to give 21 days' notice to one of the overseers of the poor, and one of the constables or peace officers of the parish, of the intention to apply. And in case of a house or shop not previously licensed, the notice must likewise be affixed and maintained between the hoursT>f 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. of two consecutive Sundays, on the door of the house, and of the church or chapel in the parish, within the space of 28 days before the application. And it may be well to caution the public that, by the 16th section of the same statute, all persons present in licensed houses opened at illegal hours, are liable to a penalty of 40s. for each offence; so that in future, not only the publican or beer- house keeper will be liable to penalties for keeping their houses open at improper hours, but all parties found in the house at improper hours, will be liable to the penalty of 40s. VAGRANCY. Ann Williams and Eliza Williams, two dirty little girls, were charged with vagrancy. Their mother pleaded that her husband was a moulder. and being short-sighted, tried to get a living by making tire-shovels, and going about selling them and the children begged through hunger. On her promising to leave the town, they were discharged. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. John Pascoe and Nathaniel Jaines were fined 5s. each for being drunk and disorderly at Pontypo. i. KEEPING A DOG WITHOUT A LICENSE. Philip Jones, of Blaenafon, was charged with keeping a dog without a license. Defendant did not appear. Mr Bolger, supervisor, conducted the prose- cution, and said that the penalty was JE5, but the Bench had power to reduce it to 25s. John Powell Bates, officer of inland revenue, deposed that he served the summons, and that on the 24th of May and on the 16th of June he visited defendant's premises, and found therein a dog-, for which defendant had no license. On the first visit, witness advised him to take out a license. but defendant replied that there was no law to make him take one out. Luslieved that defendant did take one out after the second time he was called on. Mr Bolger said that he would not aak for costs, as he understood that defendant was rather poor. Mr E. B. Edwards had been informed that he was receiving parish relief. Coombes, however, said that defendant kept a horse and cart, and appeared to be doing pretty well. Fioed 25s. CHARGE OF LEAVING WORK. George Orsborne was charged with leaving his work under the Ebbw Vale Company, with- out giving notice. Mr Greenway conducted the prosecution. The case had been adjourned. Elijah Davies and Mr Joseph Green were now called, and their evidence went to show that defendant had Dot completed the work which he was put to do. Defendant objected that his master was Mr John Morgan, contractor, and that the Ebbw Vale Company had nothing to do with him. The Bench dismissed the summons on this ground, and Mr Greenway applied for a fresh one in the name of Mr John Morgan. The Bench strongly advised defendant to make an arrangement, but he declared that he never would, and would never go back to the work. He was told that the end of it would be that he would get into gaol. UNMANLY ALTOGETHER. William Tansell, who did not appear, was charged with being drunk and creating a dis- turbance in Clarence-street. P.s. Young deposed that he heard a great disturbance, and found the defendant abusing a prostitute in Clarence-street about 12 o'clock at night. He was a miner by trade, but lived upon the woman's prostitution. Jonathan Jones deposed that he was going home when he heard a woman crying murder. He weut to the top of Trosuaut-stroet, aud saw a woman on the ground, and the defendant make a running kick at her several times. Wit- ness asked him why he kicked the woman. The woman alluded to was in court, and called out, "He did not kick me at all." P.s. Basliam stated that defendant and the woman had a row every Saturday night, when she felt inclined to go with men who solicited her. Defendant was fined 10s., or in default, seven days' hard labour. AFFILIATION. William Morgan, of Garudiffaith, was sum- moned by Martinet Jenkins-, of Golynos, as being the father of her illegitimate child. The case had been adjourne i. Mr Gi<.eiiWMv now app- a.'cd on behalf of the complainant, and called Eliza Hopkins aud Elizabeth Lacev, who spoke to very suspicious familiarities between the parties. The Bench did not, however, consider the evidence sufficiently strong, and adjourned the case again, for the attendance of complainants mother, who was too ill to attend to-day. NICKNAMES. Charles Thomas was charged with assaulting Margaret Williams and Emma Smith, at Garn- diffaith. Mai jraret Williams (me of some girls with whom she was hi i-ou;• y ,.ailed out Defendant was passu, and came back and asked who called. Witness dui not answer him, and he then struck her with his fist. Defendant: They called me names, and I caught hold of Williams's pinafoie. Emma Smith then caught hold of my hair, and I turned round and hit her. Thomas Smith, Emma Smith, and Mary Har- ris, deposed that defendant first struck Margaret; that Emma told him not to be so foolish as to hit the girl, and that he then attacked Emma. Defendant called his brother William, who deposed that the girls were always annoying them by calling the one Father," and the other Uncle," and that defendant did not strike either of the girls, but when Emma Smith pulled his hair, merely turned upon her and "8crewed her neck round." Witness said that the girls called them nicknames because they were jealous of their going with other young women and that he and his brother were continually being taunted because their fattier ran away when they were little ones, and left them on the parish. Col. Byrde thought that defendant must be very thin skinned to take notice of such nick- names at the same time he dared say that the complainants were very saucy girls. Defendant must not strike them, and must pay the ex- penses, £1 2s. 6d. and if the girls continued to annoy him, they might find themselves in the wrong box. AN IRRITABLE DRAIN AND VERY FOUL TONGUE. Jane Brain was charged with assaulting Jane Thomas, at Garudiffaith. Complainant deposed that on Thursday she was sitting in the house with her mother, sew- iug, when Mrs Brain came and called, Come out, Jane, and I'll give thee two black eyes and a bloodv nose." Complainant did not take any notice of that. and afterwards went into a Mrs Stephens's house. Mrs Brain rushed in after her, and struck her in her face with her fist and a hooked stick, and when she asked what that was for, replied, with choice expressions not reportable, Come out and fight fair on the bailey!" A year and a half ago, when complainant was ill, her cat went in and ate a piece of defendant's cheese, and ever since then defendant had used such threats that complain- ant felt in danger of her life. Ann Stephens and Mary Ann Evans corroborative evidence. For the defence, Samuel Williams deposed that the women pushed each other, but there were no blows. Mary Watkins was also called, but as she had only come to vent her spleen cgainst complain- ant, and had seen nothiug of the assault, she was not heard. The Bench ordered defendant to pay or go to pnsou for seven days, with hard labour. She declared that she would go to prison. A SAUCY QUEEN. William Ridewood pleaded guilty of assault- ing Margaret Queen. Complainant said that on Saturday she heard that defendant was moving house, and as she had formerly lodged with him, she went and asked him for a scissors, a coal hammer, and other things belonging to her. They told her that she could have them at the other house, She, however, demanded to have them then, when defendant caught her by the neck and kicked her out, and threw an old tub and old pair of scissors, not hers, out after her. John Clark deposed that he was standing at his own door, and saw defendant kick com- plainant out. For the defence, Mary Buck and Peter Knight deposed (hat complainant thrust herself into the house, was very abusive and aggravating, and that defendant had to put her out. Complainant said that defendant's wife had offered her 10s. to settle the case. Defendant said that had nothing to do with him, he was not aware of it. Mrs Ridewood said that complainant accused her of living in adultery, but she was lawfully married to defendant, her second husband, at Newport. Complainant had used such threats that she felt in danger of her life. Col. Byrde observed that there was a point of aggravation that went beyond endurance, and the provocation in this case was so great, that the summons would be dismissed, and com- plainant would have to pay the costs. A TRUMPERY SQUABBLE. William Lester and Mary Ann Lester, man and wife, were charged with assaulting Eliza- beth Tibbs, at Blaenafon. Complainant said that there was a dispute as to which should first put her pail under a spout of water, and Mrs Lester struck her first, and then her husband. Mrs Lester also seized her bonnet and carried it off, declaring she would burn it. Mra Jones, a respectable looking woman, gave similar evidence. The female defendant, a passionate little woman, who said that she suffered from palpi- tation of the heart, did the worst thing she could for the disease by working herself up iuto a state of intense excitement, and continually interrupting the proceedings. Sarah Williams, for the defence, gave evi- dence to the effect that the women got scuming, and that Lester then took his wife's part, and pushed Mrs Tibbs away. A not very handsome gentleman here inter- posed to say a few words on complainant's side of the story, Mrs Lester thereupon sang out, "That's her fancy man, that she lives with, and her right husband is in the room now Lester said that Mrs Tibbs came to his door aud abused him, he beat the tea-tray for half-an-hour, that he sh-uld not hear her. Il; •iswer to Bencii, Mrs Jones said she lived near tuts place, but knew nuunug about either of tho parties. The Bench considered that Mrs Jones, being a disinterested witness, was entitled to belief. Mrs Lester was ordered to pay 16s. The case against her husband was dismissed, and com- plainant had to pay 5s. NOT TO BE WARNED. Hannah Daley, a young girl, was charged [' with trespassing on the property of Messrs Vipond and Co. She pleaded guilty. P.c. Guinea deposed that he caught her with about 401b. of coal. As it was stated that there was no wish to press the case, but merely to give a caution, defendant was ordered to pay 6s. costs, or go to prison for seven days, with hard labour. GARDEN ROBBERY. Thos. Thomas, Michael Hiles, Thos. Hannan, John Jones, little boys, were charged with trespassing on the property of Edward Hughes, at Talywain. Complainant deposed that these and another boy had done about a pound's worth of damage by trespassing in his garden after shalots, cur- rants, &c. This was about a quarter,past four in the morniug. The other boy had paid his share of the damage. One of the boys (Irish) said that complainant II bate him with a big slitick, and dat was pay sufficient." Defendants were ordered to pay 4s. each, damages, and 5s. costs, or seven days' bard labour. DRUNK. Abraham Wilshire was fined 5s. for being drunk and refusing to quit the Wheatsheaf Inn, Pontypool, when requested. Thti case was proved by p.c. Hart (94). MONDAY. Before the Rev, J. C. Llewellin. A BAD CHARACTER. Cecilia (otherwise Sdina) Wilshire, was charged with being a common prostitute, P.c. Taylor deposed that he knew that defen- dant went about for tho purpose of prostitution, and on Saturday night she was given into his custodv by a man- who did not now come for ward, for robbing him of 4s. Defendant said that the man only gave her a shilling. P.s. Basham stated that defendant was in the habit of taking men down by the brewery, and that there was a lane near it in which her para- mour, Tansell, lurked. Mr Llewellin said that defendant had fre- quently been before him, and did not seem to profit by it. She must now undergo one month's liard labour. SAVAGE ATTACK ON A .POLICEMAN AT BLAENAFON. James Morgan, labourer, in the employ of the Blaenafon Company, and formerly ostler at the Cwm, pleaded guilty of being drunk and disorderly at Blaenafon. P.c. that at on Saturday night he was up Iving-street, urging a man on who was making a noisf, when deten- dant interfered, pulled (ff his coat, and wanted to fight witness. Witness desired him to go on. and put his hand on him to make him do so.when they had a scuffle, and witness fell. Several persons kicked witness about tho head and body, an1 •cev><ii'♦ id him once on the waist. ■ ■ -it he did not often get a Iii; jl" iviiow what he al-mf. Ordered t" pay 1: or go to gaol seven days, with hard labour. LIKE A DOG IN THE MANGER. Patrick M'Carthy pleaded guilty of being drunk and riotous at Blaenafon. P.c. 46 deposed that defendant was on the top of the furnace, drunk and disorderly. He would not work himself, nor allow another man to work, and burnt his baud by falling against the furnace. Fined 10s., or seven days' hard labour. TUESDAY. Before the same Magistrate. John Lundregan was charged with being drunk and riotous. P.c. Matthews gave evidence, and defendant was fined 5s. WEDNESDAY. » Before the same Magistrate. John Yarbery was charged with leaving his work at Blaenafon, without giving notice. He was discharged on promising to return to his work. and pay costs.

THE USK MURDER. The case of tho man Rosser, who has con- fessed to the murder of a woman named Jane Edwards at Usk some two years ago, promises to be as mysterious as the celebrated Norwich case. Further revelations have just been made An aged woman, named Edwards, has made a communication to the police at Ross to the fol- lowing effect. She states that she has been twice mlfried-first, to a man named niby, and afterwards (30 years ago) to a second hus- band named Edwards, with whom she lived at Howle-hill, Walford, near Ross. About two years after the second marriage a daughter was born, and she was christened Jane. The child was sent to live with some relations at Blaina, about 22 years ago, and she continued to live there up to about two years since, when the correspondence between the mother and daugh- ter, which had gone on without interruption during all this period, suddenly ceased, and the girl had ever since been lost sight of. The date of her disappearance, her age (27 if now alive,) and her name and description all accord with the statement of Rosser and with the de- scription he has given of the woman whom he says he killed. Mrs Edwards, who has only recently returned from a long residence in Scotland, has, she says, every reason to be- lieve that there is but too much truth in Ros ser's confession, and that the murdered woman is her missing daughter. In the meantime the police are making further inquiries.

THE REV. W. D. WALTERS'S LECTURE ON "GEORGE WHITEFIELD." On Monday evening, the Rev W. D. Walters, of Hav< rfordwesi, delivered his promised lec- ture on the celebrated preacher, George White- field. The chair was taken by the lecturer's fa- ther, Mr Walters, of Pontnewnydd Brewery. We take the following outline of the lecture, which was characterised by great ability, from a Haverfordwest paper. From his early days the history of White- field was delineated with a keenness and intel- lectual recherche that must inevitably leave a lasting impression npou the minds of all who were present. His early struggles—his perse- cutions, and the great aud unparalleled succes- ses that attended his earnest labours through England and America, were shown with pano- ramic effect-each act in the life of this re- markable zealot developing an ardent and in- imitable determination to follow the good work so fervently commenced, such as no other being has yet possessed the character to maintain. Many a time and oft was he discouraged in his toil, but he overcame all obstacles and miracu- lously surmounted all difficulties. The scoffs and sneers of the crowds who met to assail him were checked by his fiery and impassioned re- torts, and his logical appeals so transfixed his enemies that they became staunch friends and supporters of his religious advocacy. He persevered in his teachings with a will and resolution that carried terror into the ranks of his opponents wherever he travelled. During his peregrinations, when preaching, he had many narrow escapes. The lecturer very pleasingly told his audience that while White- field visited Haverfoi dwest he was received with outstretched arms although obliged to fly from several towns, his great feivour was rightly appreciated by the inhabitants of this town and neighbourhood. So admired was Whitefield by Sir John Philinps.the fourth heir to Picton Castle Estate, that he liberally granted him 140 per annum to complete his college life when at Pembroke College, Oxford. The attendance at the lecture was very large and respectable, the proceeds of which are to be devoted towards the chapel fund.

SCALDED TO DEATH AT CWMFRADWR. On Thursday, the 29th iiist.. an inquest was held, before Mr E. D. Batt, at Mr Watkins's farm, Cwmfra- dwr, touching the death of James Watkins, aged four and a half years. The facts of the case were very sim- ple. On Saturday last a saucepan full of boiling water was placed on a wall in front of the house, and the poor little fellow, who was sun of the holder of the farm, pulled it down upon himself. lie was so frightfully scalded, that, notwithstanding every attention paid hy Mr O. D. Thomas, surgeon, he died on Tuesday. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death."

CRICKET. ABERSYCHAN V. CWMBRAN. The above cricket clubs met for a friendly contost on Saturday last at Abersychan, and as it will be seen by the appended score, the game resulted in favour of the first-named club, chiefly owing to the good bowling of Messrs Martin and Morgan; also the batting of Messrs Morgan (7, 15), J. Jones (16, 2), and W. Jones (13, 2). The bowling and baiting of Messrs E. Davies, T. Miles, and R. Miles, for Cwmbran, was very good. The fielding on both sides was quite up to the mark. Owing to the Cwmbran juniors securing the scoring papers, we are sorry we cannot publish the full score. The following is result of the game :—Cwmbran, 1st innings, 38, 2nd, 39; Abersychan, 1st innings, 45, 2nd, 41, and 2 wickets to fall. Grand total-Abelsychan, 86 runs Cwmbran, 77. Majority for Aber- sychan, 9.Correspondent.

THE EMIGRANTS. The following vessels, some of which probably bore emigrants from this district, have out Arr out. City of Brooklyn July 26 City of Limerick 27 Minnesota 2G Cuba 21 Donan 23 Columbia 23 European. 24 Siberia 26 PruBsia 26

MEETING ON LOCAL TAXATION AT NEWPORT. A meeting of Deputations from the several Unions and the Chamber of Agriculture, in the County of Monmouth, was held at the King's Head, Newport, on Wednesday, on the.subject of Local Taxation. Arthur D. Berrington, Esq., was in the Chair, and Mr E. B. Edwards acted as Hon. Sec. The Guardians appointed as a Deputation were as follows :—PONTYPOOL UNION.—Henry i Lewis, Esq. Mr J. T. Wightman Mr J. Mor- gan Mr J. T. Edmonds. ABERGAVENNY UNION. —Mr Thomas Williams (Llangattock),; Mr Thomas Williams (Aberfrwd) Mr Hy. Wil- liams (Llanarth) Mr R. Forrest (Llanfoist) A. D. Berrington, Esq. CHEPSTOW UNION.—W. A. Seys, Esq. Mr Daniel Baker Mr James Till. MONMOUTH UNION.—Mr W. Sherriff; Mr J. E. Hall Mr C. Parsons Mr J. B. Price. NEW- PORT UNION.—Charles Lyne, Esq. (R.N., New- port) James Brown, Esq. (Newport) John Davies, Esq. (Castletown, Cardiff). TREDEGAR UNION.—A. Williams, Esq. (coal merchant,) Abertillery, Newport, Mon. The Members of the Chamber of Agriculture appointed as a Deputation were as follows :— NEWPORT.—Mr Rd. Stratton (the Duffryn) Mr Rd. Fothergill (Tredegar). MONMOUTH.—Mr J. Haynes (Llanrothal) Mr W. Brown (Mon- mouth). ABERGAVENNY.—Mr Thos. Edwards (Llanarth) Peter Morgan (Llanelen). CHEP- STOW.— Mr Thos. Woodhall (Gt. Dinham) Mr Valentine Parsons (Caerwent). USK.—Mr W. B. Gething (the Rhadyr) Mr Edwd Evans (Whitehall.) J. Pybus, J. S. Stone, Hon. Sees. Nearly all the above gentlemen were present. The chairman, on opening the proceedings, stated that this meeting had been called at the instance of the Pontypool Board of Guardians, who had for some time under their consideration the uneven pressure of taxation. He thought they were much indebted to Mr Morgan, of Little Mill, and Mr Wightman, of Pontypool, for the pleasure they now experienced in meet- ing a considerable deputation of the Monmouth- shire Chamber of Agriculture, as well as depu- tations from every board of guardians in the county. Although the meeting had been called by the guardians, their best thanks were due to the Chamber of Agriculture for the manner in which they had taken up and discussed tho question of local taxation. The organisations which Chambers of Agriculture now had would tend much to place them in a better position with regard to this matter, and they would enter upon the work with the chance of success. He might be allowed to express the regret he felt at his unavoidable absence from the meet- ing held at Abergavenny a short time since, when the question was so fully discussed, be- cause he felt that discussions of that kind did very much to throw light upon that very diffi- cult subject of taxation. He was, however, unfortunately sitting by the sick bed of his father, who was then dangerously ill, and he trusted it would be a sufficient apology for his absence. (Hear, hear.) No doubt all of them had seen the admirable resolution drawn up by Mr Morgan and Mr Wightman, and which had been adopted by the Pontypool Board of Guar- dians. They must admit that all great questions of this kind would give rise to differences of opinion, but they must endeavour to agree as to the priuciple involved in order that the resolu- tions proposed might be satisfactory. They ought to state the grievances which all felt to exist, aud to show the way in which those grievances might be removed. They should seek to possess themselves of all the informa- tion they could on the subject. The question was not a new one. They had, in the report of the committee of the House of Lords in 1850 (and which report was now being reprinted by the order of the House of Commons) the evi- dence of some of the most eminent statesmen of both houses in reference to this question of the uneven pressure of taxation. Sir George Coruewall Lewis, one of the most eminent statesmen of modern times, had therein ex- pressed his opinions upon this matter, and it was well to be ab'c to turn to the evidence of such witnesses given on the occasion, as seen in the report of the committee. Nineteen years ago the subject attracted considerable atten- tion, and it had been thoroughly felt that there was need of a thorough change iu the system. The committee had reported that the relief of the poor was a national object, towards which every description of property ought to be called upon to contribute—(hear, hear)—and it ought to be levied according to the ability of every inhabitant. This he considered was the very grouudwork of their case, and would form the basis of future legislation. The chairman read a number of extracts from the evidence in question, and pointed out that the present sys- tem deviated from the terms of the Act of Par- liament passed in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The evidence of Sir George Cornewall Lewis was supported by that of Mr Lumley, who was connected with the Poor-law Board. It was entirely to the same purport, and contended that every description of property ought to be assessed to the poor rate in due proportion. The present system of rating bore most unevenly on the land. (Cheers.) With regard to the reme- dy, the committee did not feel that they were called upon to go into so large a question, but only approved of the recommendation which had been made. He argued that landed pro- perty ought to be relieved, aud he considered that all possessors of property would bo content to pay their fair proportion of taxation. The present system ought to be supplemented by a rate made on personal property of every des- cription, aud the 'tax for the relief of the poor ought to be levied in the same manner as the consolidated fund. He drew attention to the extracts, which he read merely for the purpose of showing that the question of taxation was ripe for discussion. If it had received such attention nineteen years ago, surely it was high time they entertained the question now. It was evident that the House of Commons were taking some steps in the matters by order- ing the reprinting of the evidence he held in his hand. In considering the question it would be very desirable to confine themselves to the main point, rather than to lay down any parti- cular scheme of their own. In the main point they ought to be unanimous, and he believed they were so at present. (Hear, War.) The future course which they should pursue in the matter would be au after consideration. (Applause.) Alderman Brown remarked that there was no measure relating to the subject of taxation to come before the House during the present session. The Chairman said there was not. Alderman Brown Then as far as legislation was concerned, they were hung up, as it were, for 12 months. Mr Morgan, of Little Mill, rose to propose the following resolution :— That the unequal pressure of Local Taxation is very severely felt throughout the country. that the present mode of assessment is a departure from the principles under which the Poor Laws were originally established. That it would be fair to extend the liability to assess- ment to a large body of persons who now escape all contributions to Local Rates; and that it is desirable that the matter should receive the early consideration of the Government and Legislature. He believed that this resolution would meet the views of everyone. It was specially important that they should endorse a. principle upon which they could agree, and this resolution fully sanc- tioned the principle which they all recognised. Tho speaker proceeded to expound the chief points in his resolution. He considered that the matter could not have been placed in better bands than the Poor-law Guardians of the country. It wouh; .ave more effect than with anv other body of Mr Price seconded the resolution. The ques- tion under consideration was the most important question of the day. They ought to induce the landowners to take the matter up, and then, he thought, they would have an excellent combina- tion of machinery to carry out the object in view. Monmouthshire ought to be proud to think that she was one of the first to bring the question before the public. Mr Stratton, who has on several previous oc- casions gone very lengthily into the subject, again offered a few practical suggestions. Tney had, he said, plenty of argument in favour of the scheme, but no argument against it. Every- one appeared to feel that an alteration was re- quired. Almost every newspaper agreed with them, and the only difficulty appeared to be how much they were to ask for, how much they were to have, and how much they would be satisfied with. He contended that the whole principle on which they were now assessed was totally wrong, and there was no justice in it. It had altogether departed from the state of things which existed in the time of Queen Eliza- 1>eth, when everyone was supposed to contribute according to his ability to the maintenance of the poor. The income-tax wan calculated at £300,000,000, whilst the poor-rate assessment was £100,000,000. The maintenance of the poor was as much a duty as the maintenance of the army or navy, or any other. branch of the military or civil service. He could see no earthly reason why the income-tax basis ought not to be adopted as a legitimate baBis on which to found all taxation, and unless it was adopted., there was no other principle on which they could get at an equalisation of taxation on all property. It would be the same thing in the end if they had a direct national tax, and all institutions demanding relief were supplied from the con- solidated fund. As he had before'said, he aaw no argument why the present system ought not to be changed. In some remarks on the Cham- ber of Agriculture, he ventured to say that the Chamber for Monmouthshire would do all 4 could to assist the Board of Guardians, or other public body, to bring about a different organi sation in reference to taxation. (Applause.) Mr Williams was called on, and made a few pointed observations. Like the preceding speaker, ho came to listen rather than to speak, and, as a deputation from the Abergavenny Board of Guardians, his intention was to report what he heard. After pointing out the justice of all property being assessed, he asked: upon what ground the holders of railway debentures or bank shares are exempted from taxation. It was as much real property as land, and tho in- comes derivable therefrom quite as remunera- tive. It was as capable of assessment as any other property, and ought to be assessed fortho maintenance of the poor. There had been dif- ferences of opinion as to the method of assess- ment, and it was a matter for consideration whether or no the income-tax machinery ought to be made use of. That, however, was matter for future consideration. His objoct now was to support the general tenour of Mr Morgaus resolution, viz.—that the present system of tax- ation is unjust, and calls for a remedy. Where there was income it ought to pay its just pro- portion, but where there was none, they did not ask for it. (Hear, hear.) Tho resolution was unanimously adopted. Colonel Lyne was very glad to find that they were so unanimous on passing the resolution which had just been read by the chairman. They all desired success iu any movement in which they were engaged, and he thought that the chairman suggested a very wise course in- deed when he enjoined that they should not now go widely into the question. There was no doubt but that they would differ uoon some points, but it was not desirable to differ upon the main principle. They were all agreed that a change in the present system was desirable in fact, he might say that it had come to such a pitch as to be a necessity. This must be ad- mitted without going into the details at all. Therefore, he did not propose to offer any re- marks by way of detail, and should content himself by following up the remarks of those who had already spoken. It was their boundeti duty to carry out some of the remedies which might be obtained. A remark had been made in reference to the landlords. Now he did not think that the landlords were asleep; he thought that they were awake, and alive to their duty. It did not, however, rest with the landlords. It rested with the Parliament. It was a mo- mentous question, and Parliament was afraid to touch it, and had no desire to touch it, and would not touch it, until by meetings such as those which had been held by the Cnamber of Agriculture, and by such discussions, the Go- vernment was brought to see that the difficul- ties of the subject must be undertaken. The resolution he had to move was as follows 2. That the deputies strongly recommend their re- pective Boards to memorialise the President of the Poor Law Board, the Home Secretary, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the subject. If they adopted this course, they would have laid a useful groundwork for future action. They have met and laid down a principle to guide them, and as to their various grievances, it would not be desirable to enter upon them now. He hoped that the resolution he moved would be as unanimously carried as the other. Mr James Till seconded the resolution. The ques- tion at issue was one which affected the smallest rate- payers, as well as the largest, and this was the reason why all parties ought to put their shoulders to the wheel, and make the burden bear evenly. He en- dorsed the sentiments of the previous speakers. The motion on being put was carried unanimously. Mr Stone asked the chairman if it would not be de- sirable, after making the necessary alterations, to pass the resolutions on behalf of the Chamber of Agricul- ture. That was his view of the matter. The gentlemen present generally concurred in this view, and it was moved by Mr James Brown, and se- conded by Mr Parsons:- 3. That the Chamber of Agriculture be requested to co-operate in the two previous resolutions. Mr Stone briefly adverted to the manner in which the question of local taxation had been taken up by the Chamber of Agriculture. It was felt that the local taxation pressed unduly upon the agriculture of ,the country. He hoped they would assist in this matter. No one felt the burden of taxation more keenly than the poor man, and many a well-to-do person was grieved to see the small earnings of the poor man taken from him to satisfy the claims of the tax colleotor. Such things ought not to remain so. Having onCA taken the subject in band, he hoped it would not be allowed to sleep, and he hoped as they met time after time that they would see that something was being done to remove the burden that pressed so unfairly up- on certain classes of the community. The meeting then broke up.

"HWECTIOX OF TIIK HANBURY RIFLE" CORPS. The 5th Mon., or Hanbury, Rifle Corps on Tuesday evening called together at tho Armoury, to prepare for the reception of Sir Edward CampbeU tue inspector general of volunteers. The muster included Captain-Commandant Hair, Lieutenant Williams. As- sistant-Surgeon 0, D. Thomas, seven sergeants, buglers, 15 bandsmen, and 38 rank and file. The men who wore the new belt" had their dress and accoutre- ments in excellent order, and looked remaikably well. They were marched to Mr Phil pot's field in frout of Mount Pleasant Chapel. Sir Edward Campbell shortly afterwards arrived, accompanied by Adjutant Phipps and Major Greenhow-Relph (Usk corps), and was re- ceived with a general salute. Captain Mitchell and Lieutenant Davies, M.D. (Abersychan corps), were also present on the ground, and a large number of spectators surrounded the field. The volunteers were closaly ex- amined by Sir Edward, aud then smartly exoiciseo for a considerable time in varied movements, ir.olu -ing skirmishing and forming squares to resist cavalry. The. movements and firing were executed with aunmible precision, When they were concluded, Sir Edward ad- dressed the volunteers. He complimented them on tl o scrupulous attention and love of their corps which w s evident in their appointments, on their soldiery apoes: ance, and on the efficiency manifested in their evolu- tions. He warned them, however, not to rely too on the proficiency which they had attained; as oLen a corps, when it fancied it could drill perfectly, was r r>t to become indifferent in consequence of over confident. In conclusion he again assured them that he was very much pleased with all that he had seen. The corps afterwards marched down Albion-ror.d, and round through Commercial-street, Crane-strest, Park-terrace, and Bridge-street, to tho Armoury. Ha- ving there deposited their rifles, they returned to tn j Globe Inn, where a plentiful supply of bread and cheeso and beer had been provided for them in the club-roo,c. The officers attended, and after seeing that every nun was well provisioned. Captain Hair addressed the vo- lunteers. He congratulated them on the very favoura- ble criticisms by the inspecting officer, and regrettwl that that was probably the last time that they woul have the pleasure of meeting Sir Edward Campbell, who, the five years for which he was appointed inspec- tor having nearly expired, would return to the regular array. Captain Hair then made an announcement that must occasion general regret, in saying that, owing to increasing demands on his time, it was probable 11 t at the end of the present year he should retire from ihn command; he thanked the officers, comiiiissioned acd non-commissioned, and Drill-instructor Beo»ant, fcr their valuable assistance, and the band and the privat's for their services and their attention and, while ing for his successor a continuance of that good feeling which had marked their connexion with himself, he- urged all to do everything they could to strengthen the corps by inducing others to join as recruits. Repeated and enthusiastic cheers were given for each of the offi- cers, who then left. (Juarter-master-serjeant T. Jones was nominated chairman by Captain Hair, but declined the honour Sergeant Sumner was then called to the chair and Ser- geant Hambleton to the vice-chair; Sergeaiti Hamble- ton, however, soon resigned in favour of Drill-instructor Sergeant Bessant. After the usual preliminaries, the first toast given was that of the Press, coupled with the name of Private W. H. Greene, the chairman remark- ing that the volunteers of the district now possessed what few corps could boast of, their own The compliment was suitably acknowledged, with fe hope that there would never be anything unplea saut to report; and Mr Greene alluded to the aotivo part which be took, while editor of the Mo'imoutfuhirc. Beacon, in assisting to get up the Monmouth corps, iu order to explain that bis connexion with volunteering was no new thing. The next toast was Success to the Pontymoil Corps, and this was given and received in a manner that betokened the most brotherly feeling to- wards the—no, not rival, the compatriot corps. Cor- poral George expressed his acknowledgments on behaii of the Pontymoil corps, but excused himself from ma- king a speech. The Health of the Band, coup'ed with the I:> name of Bandmaster Burt, with thanks for the i- valuahle services, followed, with musical hon^m?,. number of other toasts, and some good her.-t} were given. The evening wound up with quad .I-M. Printed and Published hy DAVIO WALKTNSHAW, at his General Printing Office. Corn Market Hoiwe, Pontypool, in the county of Monmouth.—Saturday July 31, I860.

PHILANTHROPIC FETE IN PONTYPOOL PARK. The Philanthropic Iustitution Fete in Ponty- pool Park, last year rendered a failure by heavy rains, was, on Thursday, the 22nd, favoured by weather of the most favourable character, and there was, consequently, a large and respectable attendance. The lodge held at the Montague Hotel assembled early in the afternoon in a meadow near Mount Pleasant chapel, and marched thence in a procession, headed, by the kind permission of Capt. Hair, by the band of the Hanbury Rifle Corps, to the Park, through the Pontymoil gates. Refreshments were there provided by Mr and Mrs Beacham, of the Mon- tague Mr Jeremiah, of the Mount Pleasant, Crumlin-street Mr Prosser, of the Reform, Pontnewynydd Mr Fowles and Mr Truman, confectioners; Mr Bullock, (Newport) Mr Minor, Mr Green, and others. Some 1400 per- sons assembled, and entered with zest into dancing, kiss-in-the-ring, &c. Near the side of the At on Lhvyd was carried on the game of breaking cups," &c., under the supervision of Messrs Parry and Stone. The announcement of such a game in the programme had caused a good deal of speculation among some folks in Pontypool, who appear not to have travelled very far, as there are few English fairs or race- courses on which are absent the familiar screen of dirty canvas, with some half-dozen cups dangling from strings in front of it. The pro- gramme of rustic sports was conscientiously carried out, with the exception of the donkey races, no donkeys being entered. Mr Job Har- ris, of Pontnewynydd, and Mr F. Jones, offi- ciated as starters and referees, and discharged their duties in a very creditable and gentle- manly manner. Mr Wayman took a great deal of pains with the arrangements, and is justly entitled to the thanks of all who attended. The result of the sports was as follows:- Flat Race, 400 yards.—Starters: John Harney, Geo. Chappel, George Williams, Leo Morgan, H. Taylor, Frank Read, and W. H. Evans.—First prize, 10s, John Harney; second, 4s, Leo Morgan; third, 2s, W. it. Evans. Sack Race, 50 yards.-Starters H. Jones, C. Evans, Edwin Taylor, George Chappel, W. Purnell, and Ed- win Dart.—First prize, 5s, H. Jones; second, 2s, Ed- win Dart; third, Is, C. Evans. Water Race (bucket on head), 60 yards.—Starters Edward Dart, H. Jones, J. Harney, and John Towt.— First prize, 5s, J. Harney; second, 2s, H. Jones third, Is, E Dart. Hurdle Race, 200 yards.—Starters: J. Davies, H. Evans, J, Harney, Leo Morgan, Frank Read, and H. Prosser.—First prize, 10s, J. Davies; second, 5s, Leo Morgan third, 2s, Frank Read. Pule Leaping. -Starters E. A. Jones, W. Harris, Frank Rpad, Daniel Read, J. Harney, and James Os- born.-Fii-st prize, 6s, W. Harris; second, 3s, E. A. Jones; third, 2s, Frank Read. Velocipede Race.-Bicycle, H. Fox; tricycle, T. Wyatt, allowed 100 yards start.—Won by Mr Wyatt.

KILLED BY A FALL OF EARTH. On Tuesday last, an inquest was held at the Three Cranes Hotel, before E. D. Batt, Esq., coroner, on the body of John Crockett, aged years, of Cwmyniscoy. Lawreuce Tippins deposed I am foreman on the works now going on in connexion with the alteration of the Turnpike road near Pont- ypool road station, and in the employ of the Turnpike Trust Commissioners. On Thursday, the 22nd iust., we were engaged ou a cutting at that place, aud Crockett was at work with us. Deceased and another had holed a piece of groud, and cut it. Crockett cduie out, and thinking the place required a little more hole- ing, knelt down to do it. Ht; struck a few blows. I saw some particles of earth falling, and called to him to get out of the way but before he could retreat far enough to be safe, (,,e earth fell upon him. Deceased had iiiore c(, i -"nee in that ground, because it was of a .amy colour, and on the left of him was a bank, of stiff clay, which would have stood a great deal of cutting and barring afterwards. My attention was called to him as he was kneeling down, and I called to him directly. He r >sc, and got towards the middle of the road, when the earl il followed iiim, Had lie stood ii; .i. legs, ue would not have been hurt. 11. i l lie business to kneel down there to hole again, and 1 called to him directly I saw him. The earth fell upon his head and body, and was uncovered his head immediately. He was not bleeding. He was carrisd home and lived two days afterwards. The coroner did not think that the foreman took proper precaution to guard against danger. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death."