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A EE IIS Y( Ml AN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A EE IIS Y( Ml AN LOCAL GOVERNMENT The monthly rnr-ut mi; held ,;ii '.y ]'reset)t: Messrs C l. !rkfs J i' 11. Lewis, J. ritt. r !">:UT3 J. Davie*. P. ircvmbloton, T. M.itoheli, J. Davies (M.D.,) and J. T. Lduiouds. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, were followed by the production of some plans for a new chapel for the English Inde- pendents, Mr Thomas, of Swansea, being the architect. These were approved. The Chairman then read THE surveyor's REPORT. 7 beg to make the following report respecting the undermentioned subjects :— Slaughter Houses. Pursuant to the order of the Board on the 16th June last, respecting the erection or providing pub- lie slaughter houses for the district, I beg to report that I have examined several buildings and places with the view of meeting the requirements of the district, and cannot find any building that I could recommend to the Board, (effectually answering the purpose). The old Pentwyn Brewery prem ises are the likeliest, and icould be the cheapest, but I consider they are too near the houses. The best place to erect new slaughter houses, &c in my opinion, would be below the Gas Works, either in the field the main sneer runs through. or in the one situate between the Freehold Land road and the river. The Irittei- place I should prefer; hlw- ing a good road close by, and being easier to get at. Water can also easily be obtained. The probable cost of erecting the above slaughter houses, tciih cattle sheds, (f-e., complete, 1 estimate would be from £500 to £600. The committee appointed at the last meeting ex- amined the Cwmffrwd road, lower Garndiffaith the proposed road from Pontnewynydd to Cwm- frtcdwr; and the widening of the road between Pontnem/nydd and Pontypool, near the British school. on the 23rd ult. Their orders have been attended to, as will be seen in my reports upon the above subjects. Cwmffrwd Road, Garndiffaith. In accordance icith the instructions of the com- mittee, I beg to make the following report respect- ing the cost of putting the road in a far state of repair. The road is 528 yards in length, of easy gradient throughout, compared to roads in the neighbourhood, although in places some little is required to be taken off the hills and put in the hollows the other parts picked up and formed, the metalling brvb-ti the whole, hngth. Sufficient 'ill be fo»Mt in forming the road. As the j read runs the whole length, at the foot of the hill, j a Quantity of water runs therefrom in wet weather, and several cr.iss dm?r>? are recvirc-l U'> ccnrev it across the road, with proper gratings to the month of each, Estimate. Levelling the top of the hills and filling same £ s. d. in the ho'loivs j picking up and forming road, putting on proper metalling and break- I iny the same 19 16 0 27 yards of 9in. pipe drain, at 2s. Gd 3 7 6 30 yards of 15in. stone culvert, at is 6 0 0 8 icrt. iron gratings, fixed complete, at 15s. 6 0 0 £ 35 3 6 Proposed Road from Pontnewynydd to Cwfrwdwr. The Committee examined the road previously proposed, which commenced at Pontnewynydd railway bridge, and continued through. Nightingale Village to Cwmfrwdwr, joining the chapel road, Pentrepeod, about 60 yards above the tram-road. In examining the line of road, it was suggested by some that the road would be better if kept on the upper side of Nightingale Village, at a higher leeel. and along the loirer side of Ebenezei, Chapel ond joining the Pentrepeod road about 125 yards nearer Ebenezer Chapel than the first pro- posed route, ichich I find to be about 3Vt. higher level. 1 have taken a section of V surface of the ground, which is before the meeting. The proba- ble cost of a road on this route will be about £ 90. The first proposed road would be a few pounds more. The best road, in my opinion, would be the j" old tram-road (if it could be obtained, for the purpose) from the Railway station, to beyond Nightingale Village, thence turning a-mss the New British Iron Co.'s ground, and join the Pentrepeod road below Mr Pitt's shop. The parish roacl will be raised 18ft. 6in. above the tram road, thus bringing the parish road nearly level from by Mr Pitt's. A road should be provided for in making the railroad, from out of the last- named at Nightingale Village, and joining the Hoel, Lace road near Mr James George's and Mr P Ilmr/llrlon's. Road from. Pontnewynydd to Pontypool. near British School. I ben to lay before the Board a plan of the above road, which the committee recommend should be widened to 24 feet, the same width as the road is opposite, the British School, which will give an additional width to the road of 6ft. Gin., and vnll take 102 yards 5ft. of ground 'from the field, in addition to the bank between the road and fence. It will be necessary to construct a fence wall, on an average of 6ft. high, thusmalcing 13(1 pm-ches of walling. The probable cost of the same, in- eluding excavating out ground, Sc., will be about £ 34, complete. j The Cwmffrwd Old Railway. It has long been considered that the repairing (If the above road, from the Abersychan schools io the road leading to the Six Bells. Garndif- faith, would, be a great accommodation to the pub- A portion of the road is now repaired In; the Board, for which the Mon. Railway end Canal Co. receive 5s. a year, and marked from A. to B. on the accompanying tracing. The portion noto required is marked C. to A. Cwmffrwcbcr Roads and the New Railway. The Mon. Railway Co .propose making an alter- ation, with your perminsion, in the parish road crossing the railway near Joh n Jeremiah s, Cwm- frwdwr. I went with Mr TV. T. Rees on the q round or ¡""ir! wh o pointed out ■ to the proposed- ail'saii'V. which is by con- ihi-i>:» ahtio the riah(-hr-n> side of the lmp in front of the iafr Abcrgellcy Arms at a h:jl<er t than the present road, and then crossing the rail• iray and valley with a bridge and embankment. asked Mr Rees to forward me a tracing of these plans for your guidance, with the proposed cross- ing marked on, ichich I beg to lay before you, and his letters. The pencil mark lines on the plan show the proposed deviation. Mr Woodford's Building (Old Brewery Premises). Mr Woodford v;as summoned before the magis- irates on the 31 st ult., for tenanting a house with- lout having first obtained a certificate, from the Board or its officer, and was fined 40s., and a farther penalty of 40a. per day • hut the latter fine is withheld, to allow him an opportunity of coming before the Board, to arrange the matter, I received a letter from him yesterday, asking for a certificate, in ichich he states that he has had a window put in the attic room. the one half to open. Burning of Chimneys. Many persons wilfully set their chimneys on fire to avoid the expense of sweeping them. One of Wni. Carey's,Abersychan,was set on fire on the 21th ult. I intend summoning him for Saturday next, unless the Board think it better not to (In so. He would have been summoned for last Saturday, but there was no magistrates' meeting. Drains and Water-closets. The notices given at the last meeting, requiring the owner of the premises adjoining the Bible Christian chapel, Abersychan, to provide a water-closet or privy, and drains in connection with the main sewer, have not bean complied with. Financial Stitement. The sum of 1-61 48. 3d. has been received from the va- rious rates, and the sum of £ "o deposited with the trea- surer since the last meeting of the Board. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant., Parkinson Chapman. Witli reference to the slaughter bouses, the chairman said that the surveyor thought that tbe public convenience would be best consulted by erecting them at a point below the Gas works. That site would he central, for the whole district, and easy of access. Mr Wood- ford's premises might perhaps be obtained cheaper but they should remember that ani- mals would not only be slaiiglitered but lcept there, and they must be very careful that they did not bring a nuisance among the dwellings. It would never do to spend the public money in creating a nuisance. Mr J. T. Edmonds said they must bo careful that they did not do the very thing they were trying to undo. The Chairman thought 1 bat to parry out the purposes proposed, they sbo-.ild use their bor- rowing powers because the improvement would not only affect the existing generation, but those who came after; and it was only right that those who would be benefitted in the future should bear a part of the expenses. Mr Fisher asked if there was any prospect of the proposed slaughter house paying after it was built. Mr Henry Lewis said that pay or not, it was greatly required but whether the Board would t J J V', n, f: a ,<I Q,¡:(',1 i'¡t, ;1'1;: ..J,; .¡, ltio- l ¡ The matter -.va.i then deferred ti!! soaie fu- ture time. Tbe Chairman then introduced tbe subject of the roads. Two of tbese were already in exist- ence, and one was a new one. First, they would have to consider the road at the Garn, which had never been dedicated to the public. He stated what negochuions had taken place. Mr H. Lewis here paid that he had to go off by train, but before he left he would express a hope that the Board would defer the road from Pontnewynydd through Nightingale Village. Mr Fisher thought it had been deferred tpo long. The Chairman suggested that the Earl of Abergavenny's agen! should be consulted, to know whether the Earl would dedicate the Garn road to the public provided that the Board would put it in proper repair. In answer to Mr Esmonds, the chairman said that the repairs, if done at all, would be done by the Board's own men. Mr Fisher said that that should be left in the hands of the surveyor, who could send his men there when he saw an opportunity. Mr Pitt suggested that permission might be asked that the Board might use the stones which were lying abont. Mr Edmonds thought that if such an applica- tion were made, it would only be treated as a joke for he dared say the Earl would be glad to get rid of some of the stones. Mr Pitt said that at a]) events it would be no joke if they asked the Earl to contribute towards the expenses. The Chairman thought there wes something reasonable in mat, as the Earl's property would be greal'.}- benefitted. After some other conversation, it was left to the chairman to communicate with the Earl's ngent. and ask whether the Earl would dedicate the road to the public and assist the work by contributing. Mr Edmonds said that while on the subject of roads, he wished to mention a little bit of road outside the p'?i'< rin of the Cwmafon station. It was about 30 ) ards long, very steep, very narrow, and in bad repair. It was near the Snail-creep, on the road to the Lion's Den, and was a driving road. Tl- Chairman sai-i tlmt it would bo wrdl the -nrveY0r tc viow it and reoorl thereon at the next tneeti Mr Edu't'-Jiflf G?.id thfit two or tore* days', work wouid do it.: if was only a !itt.i« bit. Mr Mitchell said it, was probably one of those little bi's which might be proper fields for private enterprise. He did not suppose that any one took a carriage there except Mr Edmonds. Mr Edmonds letorted that though a little bit, it as much required attention as any place in ■the district. This part of the district had re- ceived very little attention, but it would have to receive more. He was not the only person who used a conveyance there. There was the baker's cart and the doctor's carriage, and they had other professional gentlemen driving there, especially about election times. The surveyor was requested by the chairman to put the matter before the Board at its uext meeting. The Chairman said that next on the list for consideration was the proposed new road from Pontnewynydd to Cwmfrwdwr, a subject which had been before the Board for many years. He pointed out in the plans the proposed route; and read a memorial from inhabitants of the district, praying that the road might, be made, He went on, after some conversation, to say that improved means cf communication were wanted there very much bnt the Board must take care. to act judiciously, and it would be well to as- certain if the old tram road could be obtained, -for if that e-uld not be obtained an i the owners o- land tva:>te<i fancy p-ices for tee proposed it Would be out. o.' the question to under- t L T surveyor directed to make inquiries ami .vpost r.'icrcii! at the uext in;< ting. The Chairman said they now came to the third roa J. It was one from Pontnewynydd to Pontvpool. It had been suggested that the awkward stumps on the side of the British School should heren.oved and the road widened. He thought that the New British Iron Company would have no hesitation in giving the land, and they might be asked to give aid towards the work, which would effect a great improve- ment. Mr Hambleton said that he would give £8 to- wards the new fence, provided that the work was done this year. The Chairman observed that it would b an advantage to Mr Hambleton, because it would ensure to him a permanent fence. The aggre- gate cost of the alteration was estimated at £34; and the contribution of £8 would leave £2G to be made np. The surveyor said that it would be well to have the work done while the men could work 12 hours a day. This was agreed to. It having been announoed that Mr Woodford wished to come before the Board relative to the conversion rif the Old Brewery Premises, and that he was in waiting, The Chairman said that rather then keep Mr Woo,if,,rd waiting longer, they would take his tua>:<•" into consideration at once. He then pr < ni c read a letter from Mr Woodford, dated .s. applying for a certificate, and stated '"it he had inserted another window (one half to open) in the top-room. In answer to the chairman, the surveyor said that he did not think that what had been done would place the building in compliance, as the window was so Lw, and was 7ft. 6in. lie, however, adnn'*J":t :;31. it was put. in as high as it could be pre b The Chairman referred to the decision of the magistrates the case, and went on to say that if reasonable requirements were complied with, as regarded ventilation and sanitary arrange- ments, they mitigate tlm strict letter of the bye laws. They had a difficult course to pursue for while they must take care not to become persecutors, they must also take care to dis- charge their duties with iinpaitiality, so as not to ask the illing man to do that which the un- willing man said he would not do. Mr Mitchell observed that their deoision on this matter would have an effect on future cases, inasmuch as it would be quoted as a precedent. The Chairman said that for the future they must require regular plans, and stop any build- ing that was not in compliance. Mr Mitchell was snre t hat there was no wish to put Mr Woodford to any unnecessary incon. venience. The chairman suggested that the building committee should examine the building, and if they saw that reasonable requirements were complied with, they might give a certificate if they found they could not give a certificate, they should tell Mr Woodford what more was n< CHK8arv to be done. This was agreed to. Mr Woodford was (hen called in, and having been hif'Tined of the course that the Board in- tended to adopt, said it was ids wish to put everything in a just way, aud if he was going to build a new house, lie certainly would not adopt the old style of building; but in this case he had merely altered an old structure. It was agreed that the committee should meet at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 18th inst. The road question was then resumed, and with reference to the Cwmfrwd railway, it was agreed to request the clerk to write to the Mon- mouthshire Railway and Canal Company, to know it they would give up the tramway if the Board went to the expense of metalling. With reference to the proposal for a bridge to carry the parish road over the railway at Cwm- frwdwr, relative to which Mr W. T. Rees had seen the surveyor, some objection was taken to the plans produced, as not showing the gradi- ents, and it was agreed to request Mr Hees to furnish sections. The surveyor was instructed to take out a summons in the case of setting fire to a chimney, in order to warn the public, and let tnem know that in future cases a heavier punishment would be asked for. The Board decided that if Mr Lloyd did not make the necessary accommodation near the Bible Christian chapel, they would do it them- selves, aud charge him with it. Mr J. T. Edmonds said that with reference to tha fire engine, there was one item which bore a great disproportion to the rest of the account. The engine cost and £3 15s. was charged for lettering on the side, at the rate of 5 per cent. Oil the whole amount. Mr Mitchell said that the name of the Board had been put on by a very expensive process, gold and shading. It was done in the style -r_ -.r IIMIA! :Y ;14 R ;,R-IE, ROCI-.V :¡ing f ir. ie ;!■• *.■• i.:■ it I:. i.. t- cd t y 1 a'vi s a'ii, !,i" '• st vv <dd 1- .£3. i ■, r,j i, tii^ vVwiV: DUNE. M- :/1 ¡' ""¡ il,q'.nri:.l;s 0'J I' t Mr E'hnt>n.:s flw; -v".y in widcii iiio wo:k ca'nr- '■> e, or he y/o'Wj not have spoken. Ho thoug.it. ii it ad been u<>ne by order of the surveyor. However, lie gtiil thought that los. had been :nsupplied, and that what lettering was required could have been done for Jess money. Mr Mitchcll believed that if the Board had been consulted, they would have been in favour of having a copy of the seal painted on the en- gine, and that would have cogt a great deal more. The Chairman asked whether the charge was considered an exorbitant one for the work done. He looked upon it as a work of art, and that in an important district like that, the Board were not expected to be afraid of their souls to lay out 5s. or £.5 on ornament. lie had noticed a banner belonging to the Philanthropic society, and learned that the price of it was £15, and if a benefit society could spend so much as that for ornament without being called to account, he thought that the Board need not be afraid of .having spent £3 for putting their name in a manner which they need not be ashamed of, on their own property. He mentioned this, not to desire justification for the club, but to show that they might use discretion in such matters. Mr Edmonds thought the £3 could have been applied to the removal of nuisances, or doing some of those "little bits" to which he had called attention. Mr Mitchell was surprised that Mr Edmonds introduced such a matter. A memorial to the Postmaster General, on the subject of the delivery of the north mail letters, was laid on the tablp, but the chairman thought I that it should contain fuller particulars, and it was referred to the clerk for that purpose. The clerk reported that. lie and the surveyor had drawn up some revised bye-laws, and would submit them to the committee as soon as Mr Greenway returned.
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THE PARIS INTERN ATI ON AL LEAGUE OF PEACE. This association is the chief of several organ. isations established of late years in various con- tinental countries, on a basIs resembling- that of the Loudon Peace Society, the parent of many pacific ageucies. The Paris League, under the leadership of M. Michael Chevalier, M. Frederic Passy, M. Doilfus, M. Leroi-Boaulieu, and other eminent Frenchmen, has been peculiarly suc- cessful in its efforts to excite an interest in the great cause which it advocates. Its pamphlets and papers have had an extensive circulation, and some of then) have been translated i;,to foreign languages. Tlie correspondent of the Daily News (July 6th, 1869). after speaking of the great change that has recently emtio over the spirit of the French nation on the subject of war, as evidenced by the fact that what speci- ally marked the last election was the universal condemnation of war, thus describes the last meeting of the League of I"(-ace T!)e last assembly, held at Hertz's Concert Rooms a very few dayci ago, was a densely crowded and en- tliiisiistic oiie. Besides rho noble veterans of the League, Messrs. Michael Chevalier ami Federic Passy, there were the inosl famous representatives of all the religious creeds; the Pore Ilj athiuthe, the Pastor Paschoud (I'rotes- tant), and the Chief Rabbi of Paris and of Geneva. The Pere Hyaeinthe (the most popu- lar pulpit orator of Paris), besides making a speech, which was met by the most tumultuous applause, read a letter from the Abbe Gratry, expressing the deepest regret that his absence was unavoidable, and adhering: staunchly to the principles of the League, M. Michael Che- valier's harangue, which was a profoundly po- litical one, and touched upon all the sore points of the present moment, created the most une- quivoca! enthusiasm, and a storm of sympathy greeted the following \voi-(Is What is mon- strous, is to see Europe arming against herself --this state of things must cease. The future belongs to deliberative assemblies, deliberating freely under the guard of public opinion,which is, in fact, the only sovereign and controlling power.' For anyone who knows France, with all her traditions and prejudices, all her vain but Strong tone of military show, it is almost incredible to see the change wrought, and I would advise every Englishman who takes any interest in French, or indeed, in Continental, affairs, to watch narrowly the progress of the Peace League, and, what is more, to help it, if ho can.
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THE BEERHOUSE nI LL AXD THE LIBERTY OF THE SUBJECT. Pltlman's TVtekli/ JYT'V;S. which never hesitates to call a spade a spade, vigorously attacks the system which makes laws to treat the po.>r man '"like a child, or rather a GALUV slnva, and allows th-; rich to evade laws with PERFECT impunity. This week it ex- P"gP6 the objectionable features the New Beerhouse Biil, and its cclamrs contain THE FOIHNVING advertise- ment. :— ,() rrCI.o i" Wdl¡,r] TIIK LAW is yparly encroaching the of the subject, and particularly with REGARD to the drinking of a glass of ale on Sundays, it is PROPOSED io form a SELF I'TTO- I T ECTIO LEAGUE. The "i;j,ct, is to oriu-wise in every parish a system by which the inhabitants may, ir they please, place themselves on the same footing as the aristocratic members of the London clubs in the way of enjoying a Sunday glass of ale or other liquor at their pleasure, and apart from the thraldom of dis- guised and spv-policemen. The idea is to institute PRIVATE CLRAS—T»>at IS MAK-M.E ^ACH arrsigeneiits that PF r.vi;is nr.IV TO TBE.r vrv:>U ;vs;E:ICES, in TV.-n, TO the Snnduv MONDAY ENJOYMENT of a glass ofaio ou payment, of a small subscription. Suggestions | respectfully solicited. ADDRESS, by letter ORDV, to Z Z.Z, Weekly News Office, Crewkerne." The editor of the Weekly News believes that. the peo- pie will be driven to the horrible vice of THE EAT- 1NG OF OPIUM.
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PANTEG LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD. The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday. Present: Messrs A. A. Williams (chairman), E. Holdsworth, John Williams, Jenkins, Rosser, and Eley. The ciim;t's of the usee ting caving been read and confirmed, the surveyor's report was ret>d as follows :— — I bev U- report that I hetve. given notice to the occupiers of land adjoining the road leading from the Cwm B/idye to the Monmouthshire, Railway Bridge, to cut and lop their fences. This has been attended to. and a portion of the ro d in question has been repaired, and the remainder of the road will be completed as soon as materials can be procured for t.he purpose. I have to inform the Board that there are about 300 yards of the under-metalling of the road adjoining the S/ovadjarm done. When the road is finished, it will be i necessary for the road committee to examine and inspect | the same, and any future instructions shall be attended to. As ordered, 1 have seen the agent of the Monmouth- shire Railway and Canal Company, respecting the state of the Crown Bridge, and the agent has promised to re. pair the road over the canal, at Sebastopol. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Goodenough. In answer to the chairman, the surveyor said that the bridge at Ponthrydyrun had been at- tended to, but he had not yet placed the stakes, &c., to protect the wall, as he had not been able to get materials. The chairman said that some could be had at the yard. Mr Holdsworth recommended that the work should be pushed forward while the river was low. Referring to the report, the chairman said the improvement of the Crown Bridge would be a very good thing. When it was construct- ed, canals were considered a", important, and roads had to give way. The balance in baud was £25, and nearly all this would be absorbed by the bills and wages due this evening. The surveyor said that he had great difficulty in getting in the rates, as the trade of the neighbourhood was so bad and there were heavy calls on the overseers for the relief of the poor, but he had told parties that he must have some money. If all that had been planned were carried out, a sixpenny rate would bo required but all would depend upon what the Board did. The chairman read and signed a memorial, addressed to Lord Tredegar,asking for a re- duction in the price of limestone for the repair of the highways. It was considered advisable that the memorial should be presented to his Lordship in person, and the chairman consent- ed to form part of a deputation. Mr Jenkins suggested that the time had come for whitewashing the wall at the Cwm. The surveyor replied that the wall wanted it. He used to get lime close by, but now must get it from Abersychan, Mr Holdsworth askod if the whitewash was of any good except for the look of the thing. Mr Jenkins said that it would preserve the wall. On the motion of Mr Rosser, it was agreed that the whitewashing should be done. The chairman thanked the Board for re-elect- ing him at their last meeting as chairman. He hoped to discharge the duties with undiminish- I ed attention, and sir mid consider the interests of the ratepayers on all points. He thanked thelll for this mark of confidence. Mr Holdsworth having directed attention to the bye laws on one or two points, the meeting broke up. -=-=-==
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UhL. p- LOCAL REGISTER. 1809 Feb. 6. Electro-plate teapot and orna- mental stand presented to the Hv Joel Jones, curate at Panteg, on his leaving this peighbourhood for Gbun organ shire. 8. John Lawrence, Esq., of Crick, sworn in High Sheriff, and E. B. Edwards, Esq., Pontypool, Under-Sheriff. Died t Usk, aged iH, Caroline, relict of Mr James Gilbert, of Pontypool. 10. Inquest at Abersychan on the bodies pf John Prosser, aged 48, and a lad named William Henry Weekes, who died in conse- quence of injuries received in an explosion at the Top Pit on Jan. 27 verdict in Pros- ser's case, "that his death was caused by hiB own act, in permitting the canvass door to remain open, contrary to the rulex of the colliery." 15. Special meeting of Pontypool Board, to adopt and sign a memorial to the Trustees of the Park Estate, representing the serious position of the district from the stoppage of the iron and coal works, pending negotia- tions between the Trustees and the Ebbw Vale and (treat Western companies. The memorial was afterwards signed by the in- habitants, and duly presented, but produced no effect. 24. Inquest at Blaenafon on the body of Alice Llewellin, who died on the previous Saturday night from exposure. Hopkin Llewellin, son of deceased (about 35 years of ligc,) said they had been drinking together. They started to go home about midnight, end went as far as the Horeb Chapel, when she wanted to go in a different direction. We parted, and I did not see her again until she was brought home dead on Sunday morning. My father had been drinking with us. We generally got drunk on Saturday nights." Dr bteel believed that death occurred from suffocation while lying on her face in a state of drunkenness. Ver- dict accordingly, the jury expressing their indignation at the unfeeling conduct of the eon in leaving his mother in such a state at S3 late R" hour of the night. 27. Died at Llanithel, aged 83, David Waters, labourer. 28. Died at Garndiffaith, aged 76, Ann Edwards, widow. Died at Garndiffaith, aged 98, Morgan David, mule driver. March 2. Benjamin Ross, roller at Blaen- afon works, was greasing the rolls, when his foot slipped, and be was dragged through and crushed to death. A safety guard was adopted after the accident. 5. Died at Trosnant, aged 82, Esther Henderson, widow. 8. Levi Davies, aged 64, tailor, Abersy- chan, was killed by falling down stairs. Died at Garndiffaith, aged 80, Mary Stewart, widow. 10. Ploughing match at the Church Farm, Trevethin ten teams competed. 11. The tolls of the Pontypool and Pen- yrheolir gates let to Mr Beckinsale at JE544 £761e88 than last year. Joseph Lewis, aged 62, working on the Blaenafon and Brynmawr railway, was ac- cidentally run over by some trucks, and his head severed from his body. 13. Died in George-street, Pontypool, 9ged 78, Mrs Mary Morgan, mother of Mr Wm. Morgan, cabinet maker. Died at Pontypool, aged 78, Mary, widow ot Mr John Morgan, miller. 16. Died at Blaenafon, aged 85, Mary Price, widow. 20. Died at Mamhilad, aged 84, Rachel, widow of Mr Samuel Rees, farmer. 22. Quarter Sessions at Usk Geo. Bond and Edward Brookes found guilty of felo- niously receiving seven electro-plated forks, stolen from, the Lion Hotel, Blaenafon, during the election riots Bond 12 months', Brookes 4 months' hard labour. 24. The Assize opened at Monmouth: Between 40 and 50 prisoners from Abersy- chan and Blaenafon, charged with rioting and feloniously demolishing the White Hart at the former place, and the Lion Hotel, Prince of Wales, &c., at the latter, on the 24th of November, the day of the county election. All the Abersychan prisoners pleaded guilty, and were sentenced as fol- lows John Mead, 8 mouthy hard labour; Joseph Barry, Edward Brotherick, George Gauntlett, James Hayes, John Jones, Geo. Head, John Williams, and Richard Willis, 6 months each Francis Paul, 4 months-.— The Blaenafon rioters received the following sentences Thos. Aldridge, 12 months'hard labour; Cornelius Blunt, John Davies, Geo. Jones, 8 months; James Boll, James Bryan, Wm. Bland, Rt. Cannon, John Coles, Wm. Cochrane, Wm. Curry, W. Fost, Hy. Jones, Chas. Jones, Thos. Prutton, John Kendall, John Sheen, John Simmons, Geo. Trollop, and Jacob Williams, 6 months; Geo. Bailey, Thos. WPIIS, James Davies, John Fost, Wm. Vauguan. and Gabriel Watkins, 4 months; Rd. Morgan, Wm. Pask, John Hobbs, W. Lloyd, B. Morse, and Patrick Powell, not guilty and four more, against whom uo evidence was offered, were discharged. 25. Mrs Margaret Lewis died at Blaen- afon at the extraordinary age of 100 years ancL one month she had lived upwards of 70 years in the house in which she died. 27. Total number of furnaces in blast in South Wales, Ill; annual make of each, about 7000 tons Pontypool furnaces, 1 in, 3 out. 31. Died, aged 85, Johanna Sullivan, widow, Sowhill. April 2. Adjourned meeting of Pontypool Board: The Monmouthshire Railway Co. having refused to issue market tickets at Blaenafon for Pontypool, it was agreed to sign a memorial praying the Great Western Corapy. to proceed with the opposition line from Pontypool-road through Caerleon to Newport. 5. Died at Snatchwood, aged 79, Thos. Attwell, coal miner. 14. The heat of the weather, remarkable for several days, reached its highest point, the thermometer registering 79 degrees in the shade. 17. Annual review of the 2nd Adminis- trative Battalion of Mon. Volunteers in Pontypool park. 20. Mr Edward Bowyer, house carpenter at Pontypool park, died suddenly near the house, aged 57. 21. Abersrchan Board meeting: purchase of a fire-engine determined upon, the total cost, including carriage aud two 40-feet lengths of hose, to bo about £ 75: it was also agreed to put in ten fire-plugs. 22. Died at Cwraafon, aged 97, Mary, widow of the late Mr Edward Llewellin, farmer. 24. Died at Pontnewynydd, aged 88, Thomas Ward, rag collector. 29. A man named George Young was killed at Blaenafon by falling from the top of one of the new furnaces. 29 to May 3. A series of religious ser- vices held at Pontypool in connection with the Bristol District meeting of the Primitive Methodists: several thousands present at the camp meeting on Sunday in the field below Mount Pleasant chapel- May 1. Lewis Harris (known as Char- ley,") porter at Pontypool-road station, was knocked down by an engine, from the effects of which he died in a few days. 25. Coll;on' explosion at Cwmnantddu: 29. at Abersychan, aged 82, Eleanor Roes, widow. 31. Died, aged 75, Jemima, widow of the laic Mr David Thomas, George-street, Ponty- pool, ar.d niece of the late Charles Price, Esq., the qonqr of the Christmas Bread (Charity. The Provincial Grand Lodge of j 7 Monmouthshire met at Pontypool, and opened a Freemasons' Lodge at the Clarence, called the Kennard Lodge. 5. Died at Penyrheol, aged 90, Sarah Stevens, widow. 7. Information received of the murder of T. Powell, Esq., of The Coldra, Newport, Mrs Powell, and their son, in Abyssinia, whither Mr Powell had gone to shoot ele- phants. 10. Another explosion at Ferndale Col- liery, and 56 lives lost. 14. Review of the 2nd Administrative Battalion of Mon. Volunteers at Monmouth, where they were brigaded with the Royal Monmouthshire Militia. 23. Died at Blaenafon, aged 89, Mrs Sarah Jones. 28. The d Mon. Volunteers, comprising Pontymoil, Abersychan, Ebbw Vale, Sirhowy, and Cwmbran, held a battalion drill at Usk. Presentation of an elegant epergne to Mr Evan Jones, .contractor, Abersychan, on his retiring from the management of the Top Pits. 30. First prize in the Art Union of Great Britain again fell to Pontypool-" TheN able Wife," a painting, valued at X,150 the winner was Mr T, Brown, pointsman. July 2. Meeting at Town Hall, Ponty- pool, to promote a demonstration on the laying of the foundation stone of Messrs H. Strick and Co.'s new forge at Pontypool road L- 24 subscribed for the purpose in the room.—The result was an interview with Mr Striek, at whose suggestion the project was deferred till the completion of the works. 4. Re-opelling of English Baptist chapel, Abersychan, which had been repaired and beautified at a cost of over £ 400. 6. Great rejoicing at Blaina on the re- commencement of the ironworks there. 9. Ann, wife of Wm. Jones, Puddler's Arms, Abersychan, died from the effects of her clothes having accidentally caught fire on the night of the previous Monday. 10. New furnace blown in at lilainafon- No. 9, the last of three lately built on the Coity side of the valley. 11. Six children injured at Blaenafon by being precipated down a steep declivity, in a waggon which had been used at a camp meeting. 12. Died at Albion-road, Pontypool. aged 79, Hannah, widow of the late Mr Robeit Steedman, beer retailer. Herbert Harris, engine driver, died from injuries received at Ebbw Vale by jumping off his engine to save the life of a child.— Henry Miles, the fireman, also jumped off, and was caught by the buffer, but escaped. 13. Mary Donoghue lost her lifj at Cwm- bran station, being knocked down by a pas- senger train while crossing the line. Special services at Llaudaff cathedral to commemorate the completion of the work of restoration. 19. First sod turned of the Cwmnantddu Railway. Stoppage of Abertillery tinworks. 21. Abersychan Board meeting resolu. 1 tion passed to increase the surveyor's salary 25 per cent., and make it up to C 125 per aim., on the understanding that he should devote himself exclusively to the Board and pay for his own assistant. 29. Monmouth Assizes John Lane, far- mr-r, charged with the murder of William Niehol, near Chepstow, acquitted on the ground of insanity to be detained during j her Majesty's pleasure.—Bill against Thos. Rosser, charged on his own confession with the murder of Jane Edwards at F sk, ignored. —John Jones and Edward Willett, charged with rape at Abersychan, acquitted. -=-
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The Chinese colour with mineral powder much of the tea sent to England this enables them to pass off the worthless brown leaves as fine tea, to the great loss and disappointment of the consumer: Horniman's Tea being se- lected from the choice spring gathering, and without the usual "facing" powder, is strong and delicious. Sold only in packets. Local Agents advertised in our columns.
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BREAKFAST.—A SCCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT.—~ The Civil Service Gazette, has the following in- teresting remarks :—"There are very few sim- ple articles of food which can boast so many valuable and important dietary properties as cocoa. While acting on the nerves as a gentle stimulant, it provides the body with some of the purest elements of nutrition, and at the same time corrects and invigorates the action of the digestive organs. These beneficial effects depend in a great measure upon the mariner of its preparation, but of late years such close at- tention has been given to the growth and treat- merit of cocoa, that there is tio difficulty m se- curing it with every useful quality fully deve- loped. The singular success which Mr Epps attained by his homoeopathic preparation of cocoa has never been surpassed by any experi- mentalist. Far and wide the reputation of Epps's Cocoa has spread by the simple force of its own extraordinary merits. Medical men of all shades of opinion have agreed in recom- mending it as the safest and most beneficial article of diet for persons of weak constitutions. This superiority of a particular mode of prepa- ration over all ethers is a remarkable proof of the great results to be obtained from little causes. By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and l>y a careful application of the properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a deli- cately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our- selves well fortified with pure blood and a pro- perly nourished frame
POLICE COURT.
POLICE COURT. There was no sitting of the mng'STrat-'S on Sa" urday. MONDAY. Before the Rev. J. C. Llewelhn and C. J. Parkes, Esq. A BATCH OF DRUNKARDS. Joanna Dennen was charged with being drunk and riotous at Blaenafon. P.s. Coombea deposed that he found her in St. James's-street, with about a dozen young men around her. Defendant said that she was looking for her husband. Supt. MTntosh said that she had been looking for her husband periodically for the last two yNlrs; that was always her tale. lIerrelatives lived at Blackwood. In answer to the Bench, defendant said that a shoeless and miserably clad little girl who was with her was her daughter, and was supported by her grandfather, at Blackwood. Defendant further said that if allowed to go this time, she would never look after ner husband aguu:, but would get. her own living. Fined 5s.. t0 be paid in a week. John Smith, an old man who works about the furnaces, pleaded guilty to being drunk and incapable at Blaenafon. Air Llewellin remarked that he ought to be very much obliged to the police for taking care of him, and fined him 5s. Evan Williams, John Bradley, and Patrick Desmond, were charged with being drunk and riotous on Saturday night, ar Abersychan. P.c. Lewis (62) deposed that he found Des- mond at on the ground, insensible at 11 he found Williams, very j drunk, and could not persuade him to go home; at 12 lie found Bradley and another man f'm'iit- ing, and Bradley would not go awav, though the. other n:an did SO. P.c. Matthews aiso gave evidence against j Bradley. Br,],{ley denied that he was guilty. "He was going home when a great big Irishman came and knocked him down he was nider drunk nor richus he.would give way to the public at large between Pontypool and Abersychan, if he was not one of the quietest men that ever catne into the neighbourhood. It was of no use for the police to criminate him, for, shnre, it was no use to criminate r. man unless he was a crimi- nal." The magistrates had no doubt that all three of the defendants were drunk, and fined them 5Q. each, or 7 days' hard LA BE nr. Bradley sairÎ he must go to rsk, and he We:" not the first man that was wrongfully impri- soned. He was removed, appealing to "tLê public at large between Pontypool and Aber sychan," but afterwards paid the fine. TUESDAY. Before the Rev. J. C. Llewellin. John Lewis was charged with being drunk and riotous at Pontypool, en the 9th inst. He was fined 5s., and in default of payment was sentenced to 7 days' hard labour. Michael Quigley pleaded guilty to a like of- fence, and was fined 5s. John Murphy was charged with deserting from the 70th Regiment of Foot, on the 23rd of j Januajy, 18G9, at Kinsale, Ireland. He was sent to Usk, to await orders. WEDNESDAY. Before Col. Byrde and the Rev. J. C. Llewellin. Thomas Meyrick was charged with being drlJI,k and riotous at Trosnant, on the lltll illst. He was fined 5s. Bridget Morgan pleaded guilty of a similar offence, and was fined 5s. BYYWMJFIBWUWM'H ■ —
Family Notices
;t3ittfJ5, ji&amriges, nnfc "Sleatijs. BIRTHS. e No births or marriages inserted unless prepaid (ls.) and authenticated. Aug 9, at Albion House, Abersychan, the wifa of Mr B G. Davies. draper, of a son. DEATHS. July 39. at Ik-He Yue. Shrewsbury, AGED 55 years, i Edward Enoch Tucker. Esq., F.K.G.S., late of Aber- sychan, where for 28 vears he was surgeon to the works and universally respected. A ug J, at North road, Pontypool, aged 2 years and 5 months, Alfred, son of Mr Alfred Osmond, coal miner. .5, at Llanvihargel Pontymoil, ag-rd 11 months, Sarah Jane, daughter of MrWrn. Evans, farm labourer, AuiT 6. at Crumlin-street. Poritypoo], aged 70 years. | Mr Francis Williams, iron miner. Aug. ï. at. Llanithel, aged 60 years, MRWRN. Mor- gan, farmer. 7. at the Yarteg, aged 2 months and 3 weeks. Emily, daughter of Isabella Williams. Aug. 8, at Abersychlill, aged 61, Mr Thos. Martin, carpenter. Aug. 8. at Chapel-lane, Pontypool, aged 61 years, Mr George Yaughan, flue-man. Aug. 9, at Abersvchan, aged 38 years, Ann, widow of the late Mr Ducker, farm agent.
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HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.—Self Protection.—Great alternations of heat and cold, aided by the use of unripe fruits and unsound vegetables, always beget a tendency to diarrhsea during summer. To pvevent unpleasant consequences the first feeling of distention, nausea, rumbling of the bowels, or sensation of relaxation, should be promptly met t>y ponif such corrective as these Pills, which will remove the piesent symptoms and avert their degeneration into choleraic dangers. With ordinary vigilance, there is no fear of contacting: the prevailing epidemio if Holloway's medicine be taken when disordered digestion first manifests itself, nor need there be any alarm of a sudden outbreak of the for- midalde disease in any household where these innocent Pills have purified, cooled, regulated, and strengthened. LUXURIANT AND BEAUTIFUL HAm-Mrs. S. Allen's "World's Hair Restorer or Dressing" never fails to cjuickly restore Gray or Faded Hair to its youthful colour and heauty. and with the first application a beau- tiful gloss and delightful fragrance is given to the Hair, It stops Hair from falling off. It prevents baldness. It promotes luxuriant growth. It causes the Hair to grow thick and strong. ) t removes all dandruff. It contains neither oil nor dye In large bottles—Price Six Shillings. Sold by all Chemists aud Perfumers. For Children's Hair, Mrs Allen's "Zvlobalsamum" far ex- ceeds any pomade or hair oil, and is a delightful Hair Dressing it is a distinct and separate preparation from the Restorer, and its use not required without it. Depot, 266, High Hoiborn, London. AtiVicF. TO MOTUKHS. —Are you broken of your rest by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist, and GET a bottle of Mus, Wixsi.OW's SOOTHING SYHUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately it is perfectly harmless; it produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes "as bright as a but- ton." It has been long in use in America, and is high- ly recommended toy medical men it is very pleasant to take it soothes the child it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Be sure and ask for MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING YHUP. No mot'r-T should be without it.—SOLD by all mcdicine dealers at Is 1 J. per Bottle. London Depot, 20.1., High Hoiborn. VF.RDICT. JSOVVMMH 11TH —"The inq1,\f"t on tbe BODY of Albert F.dwaid John". the chila of XI. Johns, tailor, of 7 J Morley Street, Plymouth, who was burnt to death the pre- vious day, WAS held yesterùay at the Cambridge Inn, before J. Edmonds, Esq., c\>roner, It WA* shewn that the deceased, in the absence (Jf It:; mother, must have lit some matches wlJich WERE on the tdi1e, and thus set tire to thp room. The jury. by their foreman, Mr Role"tone, in rcturllin a verdict of Accidental recommended the use of Hryant and j May's Special Safety Matches, which light only by friction on the box in which they are contained. In tj&is the eoroncr e'J..un e1."
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SUDDFN DEATH. On "Friday, the 6th inst., about six in the morning, the wile of a working-man named George Jones, in the employ of Mr Hobbis, farmer, Kemeys, died in an awfully sudden manner at her cottage, on the bank above the Suspension bridge. She had gone out to call a neighbour, sank to the ground, and died, as it proved from rupture of a blood-vessel. She had been for some time in ill health. An in- quest was held on Saturday, before E. D. Batt, Esq., coroner, and the jury found that death resulted from natural causes.
CONFESSION OF POISONING A…
CONFESSION OF POISONING A YOUNG LADY AT NEWPORT. The following is a copy of the written con- fession of the boy Gritt, remanded on suspicion of having poisoned Miss Emily Amelia Carter, some particulars of whose case will be found in our second page :—" When I was at the schools Mr Bone did send me for a sack of barley meal for the pigs, and I did very glad take a pocket full of wheat. Then other times I was in the office, and the master had poison for killing mice and crickets, so I did him some up. We had a room where we put all the old things, and there was a lot of mice there, and I did generally throw some in the corners, and in the morning I found a lot dead So when I catPo here I brought some, thinking it would slacken them. So that day, when Emily was putting out her stays, I took some from my pocket and ave her some for flln. I itid not think it would j hurt human beings, and I suppose it was rather nasty. So she told you, and you asked te was it clean. I said yes, because I did not like to tell you. It was poisonolls for mice. I did not think it would poison human beings. I am really very sorry for it, and I hope you will be so kind as to forgive me. Tills t" the real truth. I am sorry I have told so many Jies. She told me it was nasty but I did not like to tell.— CHARLES GrHTT." He added :— The remainder of it I mixed with the ofts, and gave to the hens. I have cleared Mrs Collier, for she was telling tho truth.—'C. UnITT." FURTHER PARTICULARS. Mr II. W. Brewer has issued his order ror ex- burning the body of Miss Coilier. Dr B. Davies, the medical officer to the Board of Health, has issued instructions to make the necessary post mortem examination, and the internal organs will be carefully transmitted to Dr Taylor, the celebrated analytical chemist, who will test and report thereon. Some of tho remains of the fowls which were said to he poisoned at about the same time, will also be sent. It was ex- pected that the coroner and jury would view the body on Thursday, when tho inquest would be formally opened, and adjourned to wait the result of the report of the gentleman named.
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. J. T.—A very fair criticism, but too lengthy for the small importance of the subject. Thanks for the trouble you took. A New Dodge." Crowded out.
MONMOUTHSHIRE VOLUNTEER RIFIR!…
MONMOUTHSHIRE VOLUNTEER RIFIR ASSOCIATION. The annual shooting competition of tii3 association was commenced on Monday at the county butts, on the Newport Marsnes. There ,vu.c a veiy iarjre muster, and every corps is the county, i-,ii the exception of Chepstorr, sent in competitors. The day was beautifully fine, with, however, rather too gusty a wind for successful shooting. The regulations for the competition were generally in accordance with those adopted at Wimbledon, although the Hythe position was that used in shooting. Captain Phelps, of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Volunteers, was the referee, and Captain H. Burton, of the 7th Mon., is the honorary secretary to the associ- ation. The winners are as follows 1st prize, £ 5..Corporal Hodges, 6th Mon.IS points 2nd S4. Col. sergt. Sanders, 3rd 16 „ 3rd „ £ 3.. Sergt. D. Harris, 3rd 15 „ 4th „ L2. Corporal Burtwell, 3rd 15 „ 5th zE I ..Sergeant S. B. Ingram, 3rd ..14 „ 6th £ 1.. Sgt\Villianis,7th,PrRoberts,8thl4 TUESDAY; F_ YOLUXTEEK PRTZES.—Five rounds at 500 yards. 1st prize, £ 5..Col.-sergt. Sanders, 3rd Ilon.. 17 pointa 2nd „ £ 4 Sergt. Clark,-1th 15 n 3rd £ 3.. Sergt. W. Naish, 7th 15 „ 4th „ X2.. Sergt. J. Williams, 5th 15 5th Xl .Private J. Roberts, 8th 15 6th ;Cl. Capt. Hair, 5th 15 VOLU-, TFRR PRTZES.- Five rounds at 300 yards. 1st prize, .So.. Col.-sergt. Sanders, 3rd Mon.. 14 points 2nd ;C4.. Corporftl Davis, 8th 13 3rd „ £ 3..Sergt. J. Williams, 5th 13 4th „ X2.. Ensign O. Goss, 7th 12 5th., £ 1..Corpl. J. Brown. 7th 12 „ 6th „ £ 1.. Sergt. Divnond, 3rd 12 „ Voi.rxTEER AGGREGATE PRIZES. 1st prize, £ 5..Col.-sergt. Sanders, 3rd Mon..46 points 2nd £ 4..Sergt J. Williams. 5th 39 3rd £ 3 Ensign O. Goss, 7th 39 4th „ E2. Priv.,ite J. Pobeits, 8th 39 6th £ 1.. Private J. Trew, 7th 36 „ 6th „ £ 1.. Corpl. Burtwell, 3rd 36 As the winner ot the aggregate tirst prizej Colour-sergeant Sanders takes the National Rifle Association's bronze medal. The shooting of the Artillery took place on Wednesday. At the Hirwain rifle meeting, which com- menced on Wednesday, the Hanbury corps was well represented by Capt. Hair and Lieut. Williams. The former won the first aggregate prize of L 15 with a score of 32. The latter made 29 points, and also won a prize. —-—-——— CITICKET. ——
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Oil Thursday the 5th instant a match was played between the Pontymoil and Blaenafon clubs on the ground of the latter. The weather was all that could be desired, and a very good pair of wickets had been got ready for the occasion. Pontymoil, having won the toss, elected to go in, sending to the wickets Messrs J. R. Essex and A. 0. James. The first wicket (Mr Essex's) fell with the score at eight, but on the arrival of Mr J. C. Hanbury a determined stand was made, and it was not until 33 runs had been scored that Mr G. Davies succeeded in getting Mr James's wicket, the latter having obtained 17 runs, 13 of which were singles. With the score still at 33, two more wickets fell, and tho innings closed for 57 runs, the second highest score (6) being made by Mr W. Davies. In this innings the underhand bowling of Mr G. Davies proved most destructive to the Ponty- moil wickets. Blaenafon soon sent two representatives to the wickets, but so effective was the bowling of Mr J. Gurney that no double figure was made, and the whole eleven were disposed of for 43 runs, of which Mr Saunders got 9, and Mr Deakin 8. Blaenafon were thus 14 behind their opponents. It is worthy of notice that in this innings the first 9 wickets were bowled, the tenth man being run out. lu the second innings of the Pontymoil Messrs J. C. Hanbury and W. H. Lewis got well together, and for a long time defied the efforts of the Blaenafon bowlers but at last Mr Han- bury was caught in the slips after scoring 12 in excellent style, and was succeeded by Mr C. W. Bourne, who with his partner continued at the wickets for some time, obtaining 13 runs,—the highest score in this innings. Mr Lewis got C. Fifty was the total, or 107 altogether. The bowling of Messrs Williams and Davies was remarkably straight during the whole of this innings. Blaenafon had now 65 to make to win, and they set to work with a will to get it. The first two wickets were quickly disposed of, but when Messrs Davies and Williams got together the hopes of the Blaenafouites began to rise, for the former gentleman soon shewed that he meant business by making two good fours to leg, followed by an on drive for the same amount: when, however, he had made sixteen he was clean bowled by an excellent ball from Mr J. Gurney, and soon afterwards Mr Williams placed a ball in long leg's hands, which was taken especial care of by that gentleman. Mr Davies alone reached double figures-- though Mr Littlehales tried bard to follow his example, but had to retire after making nine- for Messrs Gurney and Essex were well on the spot and the Blaenafon eleven were all disposed of fur 53, Pontymoil thus winning a closely contested, match by 11 runs. The following is the score :— PONTYMOIL. FINST INNINGS. KV.COND INXIKO*. A. O. James, b DaviP.-< 17 c Saundere, b Davies I J. K. Essex, b Vau-nan 3 c West, b Davies n J. C. Hanbury, b Williams 4 c Davies, b Williams la C. W. Bourne, b Davies 0 b Williams 1 £ W. H. Lewis, run out 3 cl-.i«lehales,bDavie8 i J. Gurney, c and b Williams 5 rand b Davies j W. Davies, c and b Davies 0 b Williams 0 JI, !.»ivrenee, b Davies 4 not o B. Ford, run out.S run out 1 R. Davies, not ont 2 b Davies 4 W. Littlehales, b Williams 0 b Daves 2 B 2, 1 b 4, w 4 10 B 8, 1 b 1, w 3. 7 57 50 BLAENAFON. FIR'T INNINGS. SECONP INNINGS. J. 8ma!1pnge, b Lewis 4 c Hanbury.bGurner 1 R. Deakin, b Bourre 8 e Lewis, b Essex 7 T. Ilowells. b Gurney 1 b Bourne 3 W. Williams, b Gurney 0 c Lewis, b Essex 3 G, Davies, b Gurney 3 b Gurney IS T. Littlehales, b Bourne 2 c and b Gurney 9 \V. West, b Gurney 3 b Gurney 6 R. II. Saunders, b Gurney 9 c and b Gurney 1 E. Jones, b GurnejT 0 1 b w, b Essex 1 J. Vaughan, run out 1 e Gurney, b Essex. 0 W. Jones, not out 2 not out 0 B 1, 1 b 1, w 8 10 1 b 2, w 3, n b I 6 43 53 A match was played between the Evening Stars, Abersychan, and the Red Rose, Abersy- chan, on Monday, Aug. 9th, which was won by the Evening Stars by 62 runs, lime not allow- ing the 2nd innings to be played out. The bowling of Messrs Martin and Jones for the Evening Stars and that of Messrs 8. Lodge, T. Willett, and Wtii. Evans for the Red Rose was very good. We append the score:- RED ROSE. Samuel Lodge, c Howells, b Tnnei 3 William I'ayne, b Martin I Thomas Willet, c Jones, b iMartin I Wm. Evans (captain), run out 4 Moses Williams, b Martin 0 David Lloyd, c Jones, b Martin. 1 A. Langley, b Martin 1 John Stone, c Martin, b Jones 0 George Lewis, b Martin 0 A. Jones, b Jon<>s 1 George Svms, not out 3 Bl, 1 b 2, w 3 6 21 EVENING STARS. n. Martin, captain, c Willett, b Evans 40 David Thomas, b Willett 10 Francis Ilowells, c Langiey, b Lodge. I William Jones, b Willett 13 Daniel Morgan, b Willett 0 John Edwards, b Evans 7 William Powell, b Lodge 10 Francis James, c Willett, b Erans 0 John Bowen, b Lodge I Robert Stone, c Evans, b Lodge 0 William Conway, not out 0 Bye 1
THE EMIGRANTS.
THE EMIGRANTS. The following vessels, some of which probaili* bore ermgrants from this district, have r",D;d td Arr ouf. City of Cork July 31 City of Baltimore 31 City of Washington Aug. 2 City of Atitiocli 9 Minnesota July 28 Nevada Aug. 2 Coiorada 10 Novascotian 4 Erin 5 Calidonian 9 Andrew 10 Java 10 City of Antwerp 9 Aleppo 8 Moravian 9 Westphalia 10 Printe(i -,iii(i Published by DAVID WAIKINSHAW, a bis General Printing Office, Corn Market House, Pontypool, in the county of Monmouth.—Saturday Aug. 14, 1869.