Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

SATURDAY Mots Cblorul Byrde and E. J. Phillips, Esq. LICENSING SESSioNS. This was the annual Licensing Sessions for the district of PontypooL The following is the annual report of the su- P-efititendejjt, Mr M'Intosh :— Pontypo,)l Vrewster 25h August. 1877. To the Licensing Justices, Pontypool Division. Gentlamen,-I have to lay before you my annual re- lwrt a.Ed return of licensed houses. The population of the licensing district of Pontypool, according to the last census, is 35,880; number of places liioeBsed. 252. ™ a o L P U .« Description No. s -a a -1 a S & § 2 .5 o .2 cc Ph 6* Q Ala Houses 107 9 7 I 1 Beer-houses, on pfemises. 136 15 14 1 — Seer-bouses, off premises. 1 — — Cider-houses, on premises.. 1 — — — Refreshment Ileuses 1 — — — — Spirit Grocers' lactase 6 — •— — — 252 24 21 2 1 I have received notice of the following applications for hew licenses:—2 beerhouse-keepers to apply for spirit licenses 1 beerhouse-keeper to apply for wine lioense 9 grocers to apply for spirit grocers' license: 7 persons to ia-pply for licenses to retail beer to be confirmed off the premises. I beg to draw your atteStfaij to the fact that already the licensed houses are in excess of the requirements, there being one licensed house to 142 of the population. Two houses, for which provisional licenses have been granted, are being erected, and nearly completed. I have the honour to be, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, W. M'INTOSH, Supt. M. C. APPLICATION FOB LICENSES TO OfbLL OFF THE PREMISES. Lewis Richards, grocer, Blaenavon, applied for a license to sell in small quantities beer, &a., to be consumed off the premises. Mr Flews, Merthyr, supported the application, and handed in a testimonial of character signed by 60 of the leading tradesmen and professional inen:aonnected with Blaenavon. Mr Greenway opposed the application. Some time was engaged in discussing tha point whether it was necessary that a bouse should be rated for the sale of beer off the pre- mises, Mr Plews contending that such a quali- fication was unnecessary, and Mr Greeuway that it was. Decision will be given within a week. APPLICATION FOR A SPIRIT LICENSE. John Watkins, Prince of Wales, near the Seven Arches, Cwmyniscoy, applied for a spirit license. Mr Watkins supported the application. Decision in a Week. APPLICATIONS TO SELL IN SMALL QUANTITIES OFF THE PREMISES. Messrs Davies (Û Sandbrook applied for a li- cense to sell in email qaantities off the premises* Mr Green way supported the application. I' Decision in a week. James R. Morgan, Griffithstown, applied for a similar license at Griffithstown. Mr Watkins supported the application Mr Greenway opposed it. Decision in a week. Charles Evans, Griffithstown, applied for a license to retail beer off the premises at Grif- fithstown. The application was supported by Mr Wat- kiJl8. Decision in a week. Samuel Mitchell Griffithstown, made a similar application. I Mr Greenway opposed. Decision in a week. Supt. M'lntosb remarked that every house in Griffithstown would soon apply for licenses to sell off the premises, Richard Wellington and John Williams ap- plied for a license to retail beer off the premises. Mr Greenway supported this application, say- ing he bad the consent of the lessors of the, property. Snpt. M Intosh said one of the applicants re- sided next door to a woman who at present held fiUch a license. Mr Watkins opposed this application. Decision in a week. APPLICATION FOR A SPIRIT LICENSE. John Harris, Goytre, applied for a spirit license. Supt. M'lntcsh said that Goytre was already well stocked with pablic-houses. Decision in a week. APPLICATION FOR RETAIL BEER LICENSE. Robert Qawtell made application for a license to seH beer by retail ou premises situate at Pelltrepeod. Mr Greeuway opposed the application. Decision in a week. APPLICATION FOR A SPIRIT GROCER'S LICENSE. J. H. Lloyd and Zephaniah Lloyd applied for a spirit grocer's license, at Pontnewydd. Decision in a week. George Wiliiams made a similar application, for a shop at Pontnewydd. Decision in a week. George Howard applied for a license to sell wines upon his premises, at Nantyderry. Decision in a week. APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES HELD OVER. John Probyn (Pontypool), Thomas Teague (Pontypool), J. R. Davis (Blaenavon), and Elizabeth Jeremiah (Llanvihangel), applicants for renewal of licenses, were ordered to come up in a week, when the Bench having considered their Applications, decision would be given in each case. CHARGE OF PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS. Lewis Lewis was charged with permitting drunkenness on his premises, at Llanithel. Mr Watkins defended, and said that the de- fendant, Lewis. Lewis, was not the landlord of the house; he had transferred his license to ano- ther, and was not therefore responsible. Sapt. M'lntosb said he bad received no notice of the transfer. Mr Watkins said the transfer was a temporary one, granted by the magistrates. After some further discussion, it was agreed that the name of the present landlord be sub- stitnted. P.c. Taylor was ealled, and said that on Saturday, 4th inst., at 6 p.m., his attention was called to a light which took place at Llanithel foundry he proceeded towards the scene of the y ) fight, but the figlit was over before be arrived on the spot visited the public-house, and found a great many persons drinking there at about 7 p.m. there were several persons at that time under the influence of drink from the state of things which he had observed, he considered it his daty to remain at the place for some consi- derable time; he went Into the house again, and fouud the same parties had been still there, and found out that they remained till 11 o'clock be noticed a pint containing drink before one of them, who was coBvicted of drunkenness on the previous Saturday saw him receive change; there were also two others drunk in the house, and one struck the other down the man who was struck bled for some time, and witness Called the attention of the landlord to it, and Asked him to help to get him out they got him out of the house, and the man who struck him remained till stop tap there were six persons, three of whom were in the house, convicted of drunkenness on the previous Saturday. In answer to Mr Watkins: Mr Harris, the manager's son, told him of the row had hearl) that a barrel of beer was given away ou some II waste grouud near the house could not say whether the men came from this waste ground when they were drunk and got into Lewis's house did not say anything to the landlord about his supplying beer to these men. j John Yendall, the present landlord, was fined 20s., but the license was not eudorsed. BASTARDY ARREARS. j Samnd Bennett was charged with disobeying a bastardy order, made upon him at the instance of 8. A. Bateman. It appeared that Mr Bennett sent 4s. from Wiltshire to have the banns put in, but when the time for marriage came he did not present himself. Ou a subsequent occasion Mr Bennett gave notice of marriage in Wiltshire, but Miss Bateman did not present herself. The hearing of the case created some amuse- ttient, Mr Bennett declaring his readiness to tuarfy complainant, and the latter affirmiugshe would not have him." Defendant was sent to prison for one month. POTATO, STEALING. Surah Anne Thomas was charged (on remand) with stealing growiug potatoes, the property of Joseph Marven. I Prisoner pleaded gttilty. Being under 16 years, the case was treated at under the Juvenile Offenders' Act, and prisouer was fined 2Qa. or 14 days. | RENT ARREARS. Prie* vvaip charge# with disobeying :r:=. '"7" an order to pay E2 2s., rent and expenses due to George Sage. Ordered to pay at 5s per month. ASSAULT. Anw Thomas was charged with assaulting Susannah Jones. Mrs Jones said that Mrs Thomas spat in her face on Saturday. ¡ Bouud to keep the peace for six months. BEATING HIS WIFE. I William Lippet was charged with assaulting hiM wife, Harriet. Defendant did not appear. P c. Taylor proved the sarvice of the sum- mons. Mrs Lippet said that her husband broke her arm, but she knew lie did not do it intentionally. A warrant was issued. DRUNKENNESS. William Rees was charged with being drunk and disorderly, at Blaenavon, on the 25th of August. P.c. Morgan fonnd defendant on Saturday morning, about 2 p.m. he was wandering about the streets of Blaenavou. Pined 15s., or 14 days. Rosser Price was charged with a similar of- fence. at Blaenavon, oil the 24th inst. Fined 10s., or 7 days. DOG OFFENCES. William Pree8t, Blaenavou, was charged with keeping a dog withoat a licence. Fined 25s. John Neicman, Blaenavon, was charged with a similar offence. Fined 25s. MONDA T. Before Josiah Richards, Esq. APPLE STEALING. William Lovell wns charged with trespass on the property of Charles Morgan, Mamhilad, and also with stealing a quantity of apples, the pro- perty of the said Charles Morgan. Complainant deposed that about 6 p.m. on Sunday there were three men, of whom prisoner was one, in his orchard they managed to take prisoner and bring him to the house he became very violent and threatened them found a quantity of apples in his possession. Sentenced to 14 days' bard labour.

GEORGE WILLIAM, Son of Mr. Pavid Plegh, Pontypool, who died August im, 1877. The Autumn leavos are falling faat, Fair flowers droop and die A fair one from our side has gone To bloom beyond the sky. George William, like the Autumn leaves Lies faded, withered- now No more in life shall we behold His fair and youthful brow. Beneath the ground—cold house of clay- He sleeps his last sweet sleep; In sweet repose, 0, rest thee now, While we in silence weep. There is a land beyond the tomb, Fair Canaan's happy shore 'Tis there we'll meet your darling son, Yos, meet to part no more. PHILOS O'B CWM. Pontncwynydd, Aug. 25, 1877.

MEMORIAL STONE OF NEW BAPTIST CHAPEL, GRIFFITHS TOWN. (Continued from our lastj. Resuming the report of the meetings in connexion with the laying of the Memorial Stone on Thursday, August 3rd, we find that nearly 400 persons took tea in the marquee which had been erected in Mr. Champion's field. At 7 o'clock a public tea meeting was held in the marquee, presided over by Mr. T. B. Smith, of Pontypool. After singing Hold the Fort," the Rev. D. Lewis, of Zion, Poutypool, engaged in prayer; when the Rev. W. Barnes (Uuited Methodist) addressed the meeting. He said he hoped the church and pastor, though they had been so suecessful in the past, would not rest and be thankful," but be" up and doing." He wished them every success, and hoped that the chapel which was now being built, would soon become too small for them. The Rev. D. B. Jones, of Caerleon, was next called upon, and in a telling speech showed the used of divine aid in carrying on the work of the Lord, illustrating his idea from the cannon ball, which was powerless unless it had the cannon, the powder, aud the fire; and he believed from his own observation, as well as from the report read that afternoon by Mr. Tucker, that the church at Griffiths Town had eujoyed much of the Divine fire, and he hoped that both pastor and people would strive to- gether to carry on the good work iu which they were engaged. After a hymn was sung, the Rev. D. Lewis addressed the meeting, and iu 4 forcible man- ner pointed out the advantages of our noncon- formist principles, and hoped that the grand and sublime truths of the gospel would be faithfully preached in the now chapel, and that I great good would be the result. He (the speaker) had no doubt the pastor, Mr. Tucker, had had many discouragements, and many I difficulties to conteucfc with, but he thougbt amidst all this, there was abundant room to thank God and take courage." The Rev. J. Tucker, pastor of the church, was then called upon, and remarked that what the last speaker referred to was quite true, he had had many an anxious and sleepless hour, but he had co-operating with him in the church, officers and members who like himself had its interests at heart, and they bad at all times proved themselves to be faithful aud true. The Buccessfol tea meeting, the marquee in I which they then met, featooned and decorated with flowers and evergreens as it was, all spoke of a love to, and a care for, the church with which they were connected and though they were now- incurring a heavy chapel debt, yet with their united efforts, under the blessing of God, they would be able to cope with it, and he believed that God who led llis people of old ¡ through the wilderness, who had been with them as a church .in the past, would be with them in the future. After singing another hymn, the Rev J. Evans, of Tabernacle, Pontypool, addressed the meeting. He said he had beeu very much in- terested in the Griffithstown Church uuriug the time he had been in Pontypool, and he had marked its rapid progress with great pleasure. He believed it an houour to assist in any way a church that had struggled on amid so many discouragements and difficulties as this had done, and he hoped that both pastor and people would not only realise the Divine blessing, but that all who could help would help in carrying on the good work. He was glad to find the Sunday School was so well attended, and hoped it would become a power for good. Votes of thanks were given to the friends who had so kindly contributed towards the tea, &c., to the ministers who had taken part in the services, to Mr Champion for kindly leading his field (the chairman remarking that he was a champion ia kindness), and to Mr T. B. Smith for so ably presiding over the meeting, which brought the services of the day to a clobe. The weather throughout was lovely, the at- tendance good, the speeches at each service OF an earnest, practical nature, all tending to cheer and animate, and the whole of the arrangements were carried out successfully. The idea in each mind in separating was, This is a day of good things," and truly it will be a day long to be remembered.

COUNTY COURT.—UNDISPUTED CASES. Continued from last week. The following were heard before the Registrar on ¡ Wednesday, August 22nd :— W. Horner v Thus iNlills-R2 3s, goods—2s a month Same v Jas Jonei-X2 17s 9d, goods—ls6d a month Same v Susan Williams-LI 13s 6d, goods-ii a month Same v Jas Berry-I Is, goods—Is a month Same v Edw James—18s 6d, goods—3s a month Same v Jas Webber-15s 6d, goods—Is 6d a month Same v John Morgan— £ 1 13s, goods—Is a month Same v Francis Pearce-LI 5s Id, goods-2s a month John Macintosh v James Nation-16s 8d, goods—3s a month. Same v John Jeremiah— £ 1, goods-2s a month. Same v John Dacy-ts 2d, goods—Is a month. Daniel Elliott v Charles Bryant—3s 6d, goods—in a month. Samev Roderick Roderick—2s 8d, goods-Is a month. Joseph Jenkins v Richard WiUiaws-i2, goods-^48 a month. Sarah Ann Steward v Richard Worthing—9s 4d, goods-Is 6d a month. Same v Henry Comnjapk— £ 1 12s, goods-3a a month. William Horner v Charles Taylor-;Cl 149 6d, goods -Is Od a month Same v Denuit; Donovan-Ils 6d, goods-la 6d a month Samp v John Davies-LI 8s lid, goods; j61 8a 6d -2s a month Same v Wm Harper— £ 3 4s, goods—Adjourned Same v James Selby—13s Gd, goods-2s a month Same v Robert Stephens-lIs Id, goods-ordor at future court Same v Henry Morgan.- 2 5s 7d, goods -2a a month Same v Henry Powell— £ 2 68 3d, goods-Ie 6d a month Same v Charles Colea-Li, goods—3s a month Same v James Benger-88 lOd, goods—2s a month Same v William James- I 3s, goods-Is a month Same v Thomas Price—12s 6d, goods-Is 6d a month Same v Geo liall-13a 3d, goods -Is 6d a month Same v Richard Fox-X2 15s, goods—Adjourned Same v John Wintle— £ 8 los 8d, goods-Adjourned Same v James Hanney-L6, goods -Adj oui iied Same v John James-t4 7s 2d, goods—3s a month Same v John Barklay-L3 16a 6d, goods-Ad- journed. Same v Oliver Langley-91 10s, goods—2s a month Same v William Danks-L3 8a 6d, goodp-Ad- juurned Robert Macnsillan v James Stickler-;Cl 14s, goods— 4s a month. Alice M'Master (administratrix of James M'Master, deceased) v Wm. Jones— £ 2 9s 3d, goods—4a a month. Same v Thos. Jones—7s, goods-In two months. Same v James Hobbs-12s 4d, goods—Adjourned. Same v Matthew Williams-LI 6s ld, goods-2s a month. Same v Nathaniel Romer-Ll 3s, goods—Is 6d a month. Same v James Miles— £ 2, goods—3s a month. Same v Mary Ann Harris—18s 2d, goods-r-lsa month. Same v John Brown-L L 17s 9d, goods—2s a month. Same v Jeremiah Conley— £ 4 9s I Od, goods--3s a month. Same v David Thomas—17s 8d, goods-2s a month. James McKay v John MorgatL-11 138, goods-2s a month. Same v Timothy Crane—16s, goods-Is 6d a month. Same v David Jones—18s, goods—3s a month. Same v John Pulman—17s, goods-Is 6d a month. Same v Henry Barnott-8s, goods-2s a month. Same v William Collier-LI Is 9d, gooda-3a a month. 13 Same v John Rees-8a 10d, goods—2s 6d a month. Same v William Foster-58, goods—3s a month. Same v Cbas. Vaughan—13s 6d, goods-28 a month. Same v Elizabeth Burriss—3s, goods-Is a month. Same v Matthew Williams-2s, goods-In a month. Same v George Jones—la lOd, goods—Forthwith. Same v Eliza Ann Rogers.7s, goods-Order at future court. Robert AIoMillan v Ann Jones—16s, goods-2a a month. William Thomas v William Powell-X4 198 4d, goods—15s a month. Horner's Estate; James Gunter— £$, goods—2s a month Same v John Donovan -43, goods—2a a month Same v Cornelius Phelps—16s, goods—2s a month Same v John Johnstone— £ 1, goods-le a month Same v Bridget Joiiiistone-;Ct, goods- Adjourned Same v Charles Botienham-Ll 8s, gliodr,-Is 6d a month Same v William Crookett-L3 3s 5d, goods—Is 6d a month Same v Daniel Jones-10a 4d, goods Order at future court Same v. James Davies-ZI 18s 9d, goods—2s a month Same v. Edward Coles—6s, goods-- 3s a month. Same v Isaac Williams— £ 2. gouds-ls Gd a month Same v William Goald-12t; 7d, goods—3s a month Same v Joseph Burgess— £ 118s 5d—Is 6d a month Same v Jeremiah Sullivan-li 11s 6d, goods; Is 6d a month Same v William James— £ 3 13s 6d, goods; 4s a month Same v John Cane—16s, goods; Is 6d a month Same v Jas. Williams— £ 1 6s 2d; £ 1 Is 2d at Is 6d Same v John Cane-16s, goods; Is 6d a month Same v Jas. Williams-El 6s 2d; £ 1 18 2d at Is 6d a month I I Same v Henry Hewitt-L2, goods; Is 6d a month Same v Thomas Lewis—7s, goods; Is a month Same v Charles Jobbins— £ 3, goods; ;C I 10s at 2s a month Same v Geo Ashcroft—8s 4d, goods; 2s a month Same v David James—14s, goods; 2s a month Same v William nrown-2, goods; jSl 14s 6d at Is a month Same v Patrick Cronan—12s Id, goods 2s a month Same v Cornelius Bryan-Y,2, goods; adjourned John G. Johnston v James Lincoln-7s, goods—Ad- journtd. Same v Jeremiah Dacey—12s 8d, goods-Ig a month. Thos. Jones v Thos. Price—15s 2d, goods-Two in- stalments. Same v Theophilus Munday-LI 3s 7d, goods-58 a month. Walter Denne v Henry Thomas— £ 1 19s 8d, goods- 4s a month. Same v John Morgan-zel 9s 2d, goods —2s a month. David Ellis v Thos. Rohexthan— £ 2 7s lOd, goods— 12 3s 10d at 8s a month. Same v Philip goods—3s 6d a month. Wm. Horner v James Plaster- Li 10s 10d, gooda; adjourned. Same v James Millard-S3, goods; Is a month, Same v James Thomas-L2, goods; Is a month. Same v George Thomas-ga, goods; 6d a month. Wm. Jones v Zephauiah Lloyd-il 13s Id, wages; 10s 6d in a week. John Bevan v George Jones-18a 9d» goods; 4s a month. Same v George West-8a 6d, goods; 3s a month. Same v Thomas Amos— £ 2 13s, goods 8s a month. Same v Griffith Evans-11 7s 4d, goods; 4s a month. Same v Thomas Matthews—6s, goods two instal- ments. Same v John Jones—14s, goods; 2s a month. Same v Isaac Mwgan- iZ 18s 6d; L2 15s 6d at 3a a month. Same v^Samson Morton— £ 1 19s lid, goods; 5s a month. Jas. G. Richards v Charles Smith—7s, goods 3s a month Same v James Crane-148 6d, goods; two instal- ments. James Williams v —Hamm— £ 1 15s, goods; 10s in a month. Ebenezer Jones v James Wfttkins-41, goods; 15s at 5s a month. Same v Edwin Williams-91, goods; in a week, Thomas Jones v Thomas Evans-41 12s, goods; 3s a month. Robeit Russell v James Crane-i;2 17s, goods; 5s a month. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. Henry Harris v Thos. Andrews-46; 10s a month. Wm. Dukes Price v George Cook-4. instalments due 10 days' imprisonment. Ebeneser Phelps Y Richard Milddleton-AS 4s 2d; adjourned. Amelia Maggs v James Lloyd—16s Id 10 days' im- prisonment; warrant suspended for 14 days. David Davies v Edward Powell-XI instalment due order reduced to 2s a month. Sidney Thomas Nicholls v Ivor Morgan—19s 6d; adjourned. Thomas Franois v Samuel Crew-<- £ 3 lis 3d; 5s a month. David Davies v Ivor Morgan-ti 14s 6d adjourned. Mary Watkins v Wm. Parfitt—17s 6d; order re- duced to 3s a month.

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ANNIVERSARY FEAST OF THE LILY OF VALLEY" COURT )F FORESTERS. On Monday the annuf. feast of the above court was held at the Sran Inn, Pontypool, when a splendid spread, pavided by the cater- ing of hostess Mrs Jones, vas done ample jus- tice to by the brethren audothor friends. The court-room was very nesly decorated with wreaths of evergreens and rtificial flowers for the occasion. When the loth was removed, Bro. Henry Lewis was, on motion of Bro. Aaron Harris, voted to the aair, and Mr James, on the motion of Bro. Henry Lewis, was voted to the vice-chair. The first toast proposed The Queen." The chairman said that tb cardinal toast at every meeting of Englishmn, as Protestants, was the Queen, and he, as » Welshman, had great pleasure in proposing the toast. He did not mean to say, however, hat Englishmen were less loyal than Welshmej (hear, hear). National Anthem—Mr and Mrs Hytchiqgs, violin and harp. Song—Mr J. Lundregan. The next toast was The Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal FamiV." God Bless the Prince of Vales."—Mr and Mrs Hutchings. Song (original)—Mr Millard :— THE ANCIENT FORESrERs. Tune-" The Jovial Foresters. Ye brave and ancient Foresters, Of almost every clime, Who seek each other's welfare, and Improve the passing time, Rejoice together, brothers 11 Be ready to obey the call; Unite in love, And ne'er remove. But faithful to each other prove. Charm For we're the ancient foresters, We'll join both heart a.nd soul To walk together hand in hand, As long as time shall rolh We Join for one another's good, And seek each other's weal, That all may have in time of need Assistance prompt and real. A worthy end we seek to gain, A noble object to attain. Union is might And strength and right, And tends to ma.ke our prospects bright. For we're, &c. Nor do we seek each other's good And benefit alone, But those who may be left to mourn Our loss when we are gone; They're not forgotten, for we make Needful provision for their sake— We bear in mind That they may find Support if they be left behind. For we're, &c. Le officers of every grade Bo punctual, zealous, wise. Their duties to discharge aright, As far as in them lies; And let the rest unite along With them, that we may thus be strong. Let all agree, And we shall see How good a thing is unity. For we're, &c. Three cheers, then, to the Order give, The Patrons three times more, Be concord a.nd benevolence The motto evermore { And may the High Court me tings be Conducted with integrity— With earnest zeal, And ardour real, That all their influence may feel. For we're, &e. While days and months and years shall last, May Forestry increa.se. And all oonnected with it thnYe In mutual love a.nd peace; And may it flourish all around, And in prosperity abound. Extol its worth, And speak it forth. Till it shall cover all the earth. For we're, &o. The next toast was The Arrny, Navy, and Volunteer Forces," couple 1 with the name of ■ ex-Sergeant Jenkins. Red, White, and Blue"—Harp and violin. Ex-Sergeant Jenkins briefly responded. He had left the Volunteer Corps seven years pre- viously, but he was glad to see that the Volnn- teers to-day were a good aud capable body of j men (henr, hear). Soug Death of Nelson."—Mr Jeremiah. The uext toast was The Coal and Iron Trades," coupled with the uaino of Bro. Mor- gan Charles. Brother Charles responded. He was oxtremely eorry to say that the coal and iron trades were in such a bad conditional nresent. bnt he hop°^ a brighter day would dawn for the coal and iron trades, which were tho staple industries of South Wales and also of Monmouthshire. Re- ferring to the great labour disputes through which tho country had passed a few years ago, he hoped the country would never have to wit- ness t-ujh struggle 8 again, and that the masters aud men would bo more uuited io future. Song--Bro. Morgan. The chairmau The next toast I have to pro- pose I do not knotf how to do justice to. Forestry, as a society, inculcates habits of mo- rality amongst its members in providing for a future day but the toast I have now to pro- pose is in honour of those who are preparing our way to a higher conrt than that of Forestry. The toast was*" The Ministers of all Denomina- tions (applause). Duet—Mr aud Mrs Hutchins. Song—Mr Morgan. The ehairman proposed The Executive of the High Court of the Order," coupled with the namo of Bro. C. Millard. Before asking the worthy brother to respond, I may tell yon some- thing relative to tho increase of Forestry. The total worth consisted in 283 districts, 4,376 courts, 509,575 financial members, and tbo funds amounted to upwards of 2,061,OOO. Song-Mr W. Phillips. Bro. Millard briefly responded. He thought that the worthy chairman might easily have fonnd a member who would be much better able to respond to this toast. He (Mr Millard) had been a member of the Forester's Order for up- wards of 13 years. Ho was very happy to hear of the great progress which .the Order had been making, and he hoped it would continue to pro- gress in the future. He would recommend all worthy friends, who were present and not mem- bers of the Forester's Order, to become members as soon as possible and he could not give them a better reason for taking such a step than the figures just quoted. Although he was not an actual member of the Lily of the Valley Court, yet he felt a deep and warm interest in their welfare. He was a member of < court that, numerically and financially speaking, was aB. strong as any in the country, but still liis in- terest in other courts did not abate on that ac- count. In conclusion, he hoped all present who did not belong to the Order would at once join it. Song—Mr C. Walters. The next toast was u The Moumonthshire Dis- trict," coupled with the name of Bro. Henry Jones, of the Forester's Court held at the Win- ning Horse.' Bengalee Song—Mr J. Lundregan. Bro. Henry Jones responded. He always found a great pleasure in responding to a well- meaning toast, and in putting his hand to assist any good oause, and he hoped all would do the Rame. He had not been much acquainted with Forestry, but since be had joined the Order he had taken an active part in the work connected with it, and from what he had seen he believed the Monmouthshire district wore carrying on their busiueas in au upright manner. They, as Foresters, were bouud to feel proud that they had such competent men directing their affairs. The business of the district court was carried on in the highest order and in the simplest man- ner. He was bound also to pay a tribute to the district secretary, who was the right man in the right position, and was well versed in the laws of Forestry. If they all endeavoured to be- come more acquainted with the laws of Forestry there was no doubt about it but they would make better Foresters. The sooiety was making rapid progress and, as Forestry was extend- ing, he hoped the objects of the society would extend in proportion. The Monmouthshire dis- trict was a good one: it numbered nearly 4,000 members; and from what he could see, their numbers were still increasing. In conclusion, he wished the Monmouthshire district prosperity and success (hear, hear). Solo (harp)—Mr Hutcbings. Song—Mr Morgan. The chairman said the next toast he had to propose was the court Lily of the Valley." This lodge was a small one, but the funds amounted to more than &300. The increase du- ring the past year was greater than that of any court in the district. He called on Bro. Jenkins to respond. Bro. Jebkins responded. He begged to thank Bro. Henry Jones for the able manner in which ho responded to the toast of the Mouiuoutbshire District* He was glad to inform them that the court was prospering, and he hoped it would go i on and prosper. He had been told that the court was possessed of £ 300, and, considering they were only 50 members, that. was a great amount— £ 6 per member. There were very few courts or lodges the funds of which would aver- age more than that. lie advised the brethren to strive and get members from 18 to 20 years of age to join the court, and it would soon be much stronger than at present. The society numbered 509,000, and he was sure that riie Oddfellows oould number but very few hun- dreds more. He hoped that both societies would do their best in getting members, and they would thereby do au immense deal of good (hear). Song Baker Pacha." The next toast was The Visiting Brethren," coupled with the name of Mr H. Meadows. song Mr John Jones. The Press," coupled with the name of Our Reporter, followed. Our Reporter responded. Song Mr Redman. The Worthy Hostess, Mrs Jones," was the next; after which, votes of thanks to Mr Henry Lewis, for the very able manner in which he discharged the onerous duties of cliairt- and Mr James, vice-chairman, were p»i0p«8ed and carried with musical honours. The^segen- tlemen responded, and the remaining pot.tn of the evening was pleasantly spent, the pr Oed- ings being brought to a close by the sing the National Anthem. .)

PONTYPOOL UNION. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Quart?" ans was held yesterday (Thursday), at the Unicn Workhouse, at 10 o'clock, when the following Guardians were present: Messrs Henry Lewi:s (chairman), T. E. Cooke, William JoQeBj ift. Greenway, John Browne (Llangibby), anajr^ 3T. Edmonds. Mr John Browne took his seat as Guardian for Llangibby, in the room of Mr Warren Evans) deceased. The minutes of the laat meeting were read and confirmed. The master's report showed the number of inmates to be 164, comprising 59 men, 54 women, 38 school, 13 infants. The applications for relief were then enquired into. The finance com- mittee, consisting of Messrs H. Lewis, T. E. Cooke, and J. T. Edmonds, examined the ao- counts and signed cheques for relief during ensuing two weeks, as follows :-John Powell, £ 55 and 155 J. H. Wainwright, £ 40 and £ 40 William Jerroms, £25 and £ 25. The sums ex- pended by the relieving officers during the last weeks amounted to :—John Powell, £ 59 19^?7d. and £ 58 8s. Id.; J. H. Wainwright, A;39 2s. 7d. and je38 14s. 9d.; Wm. Jerroms, £28 17s. 4d. and £33 11s. Id. This was all the business transacted.

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE BATTALION CUP COMPETITION. On Monday the Annnal Competition for the above prize (value 19 guineas) was shot for at the Cwmlickey Range, when representative teams of five men from each of the following corps were present, viz. :-Blaenavon, 4th Pontypool, 5th Monmouth, 6th Newport, 7th Usk, 8th; and Abergavenny, 9th. The teams from the different corps assembled and pro- ceeded to the range. The weather was exceed- ingly wet, there having been, since the previous night, a steady and continuous downpour of rain, so that the ground was thoroughly satu- rated. Added to this, the fact that the rain came down without the least intermission during the whole of the time the men were firing, and also the exposed situation of the range, rendered Cwmlickey anything but a pleasant place to spend last Monday in. There was a refreshment tent on the ground, and this afford- ed some shelter, but the men got thoroughly drenched during the day. Shortly after the firing commenced, a thick fog settled down on the mountain, and completely obscured the butts from the view of the competitors. It was then seriously discussed, owing to the state of the weather, the advisibility of postponing the competition till Thursday, September 6th, but the Monmouth men opposed this suggestion. The fog having cleared away, firing was resuifled, and the following is the result:— THE BATTALION OUP. 200 yds. 500 yds. Total. Pontypool (5th Mon.) 66 55 120 Newport (7th Mon.) 66 43 109 Abergavenny (9th Mon.) 56 34 90 Blaenavon (4th Mon.). 57 25 82 Usk (8th Mon.) 65 26 81 Monmouth (6th Mon). 62 22 74 THE MONEY PRIZES. X3 0 0 2nd 7th Mon 2 2 0 3rd H 9th Mon 1 17 0 4th 4th Mon 1 10 0 5th 8th Mon. 1 1 0 6th 6th Mon 1 0 0 £ 10 10 0 By the above score it will be seen that the Poutypool caUle off victorious, having scored 11 points more than the Newport men, who were second. We may here mention that this is the fifth time that tho Battalion Cup has been won by the Hanbury Corps. Bearing this in mind, and taking into consideration the fact that there have been but 10 competitions in all, and six companies represented at each competition, we cannot too highly praise the steady per- severance of the Pontypool men the fact also speaks for itself, and proves that not luck, bnt pure skill has been the cause of their triumph. This is creditable and extremely gratifying to the officers and men oftbe Hanbnry Corps, as also to their indefatigable drill in- structor.. The names of those composing the Hanbury team were as follows Corporals W. Edmonds, W. Purnell, C. Davis R. Moxham, and J. L. Morgan. The Adjutant, Capt. Phipps, being unable to attend in consequence of family affliction, the duties of umpire were discharged by Major Hair, whose task was made much more difficult than it otherwise would have been by the extremely unfavourable state of the weather. The shooting for Colonel G. R. Relph a two prizes (the piece of plate, open to officers of the battalion, and Y,5 5s., open to drill-instruc- tors), was postponed to a future day.

CWMBRAN WOMEN ON A MAURADING EXPEDITION. At the Borough Police Court, Newport, on Wed- nesday (before Messrs W. Evans tyid T. P. Wans- borough), Mary Ann Crocket and Mary Jones were charged with stealing five umbrellas and a bundle of stockings, the property of Edwin Dixon, draper, High- street, Newport. Detective-sergeant Jones said he received information of the robbery, and went on Sun- day to Cwmbran, where the prisoner Crocket lives. She said she knew nothing about the robbery. In her house he found one umbrella, and she was wearing one of the pairs of stockings. In her bedroom he found a single stocking. He went to the prisoner Jones's house, also at Cwmbran, and she denied the charge. He found two umbrellas in one room, and prisoner was wearing a pair of the missing stockings. An odd stocking found in Jones's honse made up the pair to which the other odd one belonged. Jones, after these things had been found, said, I may as well tell the truth. One umbrella I gave to Mrs Miskill." Went to Ellen Miskill's house and received from her the umbrella produced. Ellen Miskill, widow, stated that the prisoners travelled with her on Saturday night last from Newport to Cwmbran. Crocket said to witness she would lend her an um- brella, and handed to her the alpaca umbrella which she gave up to the detective. William Howell, steve- dore, Newport, said he was in High-street at 8.20 p.m. on Saturday, near the Arcade, and saw the prisoners outside Mr Dixon's shop door. Crocket took one umbrella from the corner of the window, and passed it to Jones. Then Crocket took another umbrella and walked on. Jones stopped by the door, and wit- ness followed Crocket to the George and Dragon. Jones overtook Crocket, and both women went into the George and Dragon together. Witness returned and told Mr Dixon what he had seen. Next day he went with Sergeant Jones to Cwmbran to identify the prisoners. Prosecutor identified the articles produced in court. The prisoners were further charged with stealing a quantity of Irish linen, the property of Benjamin Evans and Co,, London' House, Newport, and two Ulster tweed cloaks, the property of Messrs Lloyd, Commercial-street, Newport. These robberies were discovered when the sergeant was at Cwmbran on Sunday. The cloaks were fonnd in Jones's house. It was not thought necessary to go into the charge o stealing the Irish linen. Prisoners were committed for trial at the quarter sessions.

DEATHS. Aug. 19, in Chapel-row, Blaenavon, Mary Jane, only daughter of Mr John Godfrey, miner, aged 20 years. Aug. 26, at Abersychan, aged 60 years, Honora, widow of Mr Thomas Hannen, agricultural labouret. Aug. 27, at Little Edge Hill-row, Abersychan, aged 65 years, Mr John Jones, coal miner. Aug. 27, at Pontnewynydd, aged 66 years, Mr King, nailer. Aug. 27, aged 55, Mr John Rees, Kemeys, late of Pontypool, nephew of the late Sir Thomas Phillips. I Aug. 29, at Garudltfaltb, aged 58 years, Mr David Meredith, puddler.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Thursday, Aug. 23rd, the scholars and teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday School, Pontypool, and those of the Griffithstown Pres- byterian School, bad a tea-party at Griffithstown. At Lydbrook, in the Forest of Dean, a woman named Sabrina Cole has been remanded by the magistrates on the charge of endeavouring to poison her husband. The priconer was apprehended at Woolwich on Monday. INQUEST.—On Saturday, an inquest was held by E. D. Batt, Esq., coroner, at the Masons' Arms, Pont- newynvdd, touching the death of Amelia Maud, aged 10 weeks, daughter of Elizabeth Anne Evans. The child died on Thursday. Verdict," Deatb from natural causes." The Monmouthshire Fanners' Club, at a recent meeting, reluctantly accepted the resignation of Mr G. A. Rolls, the Hendre, and Major G. G. Griffin was elected as president, in place of the former. The an- nual show in connection with the society will be held on the second Wednesday in October. Near Nantybwch, on Saturday night, by the giving way of the link-pin coupling a short train of coal to an engine, the trucks and van receded at a rapid pace, and, coming in contact with the gates near Tredegar Station, did considerable damage. The guard, find- ing the brakes were unequal to the task of stopping the train, saved his life by jumping off. At Treherbert, last week, an exhibition match of billiards was played at the Bute Hotel, between the celebrated champion players, Messrs. Cook and Roberts, London. A company mustering about 40 witnessed the unrivalled skill of the renowned players. The principal breaks worthy of recording were the spot strokes of Cook, who made 39 and 77 consecu- tive spot hazards. A return Volunteer Shootingj Match between ten men of the Merthyr Corps and ten men of the Aber- dare Corps recently came off at the range of the for- mer body. The ranges were 200 and 500 yards, seven shots at each. There was some good shooting, and at the conclusion of the contest Aberdare had scored 454 against 443 on the part of Merthyr. Aberdare has carried off the honours repeatedly of late years. RIFLE MATCH, ENGLAND C. AMERICA.—This match for the Centennial Challenge Trophy was commenoed on.Thursday last, the 28th of August, at Creedtnoor, the Wimbledon of America, by ten men on each side, and is likely to be a very close one The Americans have twice beaten Ireland, and last year defeated Scot- land. The representatives of England have been very caiefully selected by Sir John Halford, captain of the team. VISIT OF MR BRINLEY RICHARDS TO PONTYPOOL.— Pontypool has had the honour of being singled out as one of the few places to be visited by this great com- poser, and we trust that his reception here will not be unworthy of the place. His new piece, The Men of Wales," said by the Times and Daily News to be a grand Buccess, will be given, and The Miner's Hymn," as sung by the poor miners of Tynewydd when all hogg had flown. No Welshman should be absent. IMPORTANT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OP COAX.— Circulars are being issued from the colliery offioes of the Earl of Dudley, announcing an important reduction in his last year's coal prices, which after September 1st will be dropped 2s. per ton in the sorts of most import- ance. Thus, furnace coal which has for some time sold at eleven shillings, will now be nine shillings per ton. September is usually the month when fuel is advanced. In South Staffordshire this exception is due to the new arrangement for reducing miners' wages. A declared drop for best pig and finished iron is now regarded as certain. At Raglan the Floral and Horticultural Society held their annual show last week. The event took place under the patronage of her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort, Lady Henry Somerset, Lady Raglan, and the Hon. Miss Herbert, Llanarth. The various parishes comprised in the association^-Raglan, Llan- denny, Pen-y-Clawd, Dingestow, Llanarth with Cly- tha, Bryngwyn, Penrhos, and Tregare—sent exhibits. The attendance of spectators, which was large, in- cluded a distinguished company. The weather was exceptionally fine, and the proceedings in every way successful. On Sunday evening last, the Rev J. Tucker, pastor of the Baptist Church at Griffithstown, improved the death of the late Mr C. Bennett, who died in the railway train at Patchway on his way to Bristol. Deceased was a member of the Baptist Church at Griffithstown almost from its commencement. The preacher took for his text Acts vii., 30 "And when he had said this, he fell asleep." The Mechanics' Institute, in which the ser- vices are being held, was opened to its full extent, and was densely packed. The service was most impressive, as well from the suddenness of the death as the fact that it ia the first death which;haa taken place in the church. ERRATUM.—In the copy of the memorial to the Local Government Board, London, which appeared last week, the 6th paragraph should have been as follows :—That in view of the immense and unavoidable cost of laying a complete and satisfactory system of drainage for the locality, (variously estimated to be between £30,000 and £50,000), and bearing in mind the financial difficulties under which our Board labour through their inability to recover uncollected rates—primarily attributable to the otoppftgc (,1 the Abcrsychau and Pontnewynydd Iron Works—your Petitioners respectfully urge that it is neither politic or expedient to aggravate existing bur- dens by constructing public works other than are abso- lutely necessary. EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT.—-On Sunday afternoon, a curious accident occurred at the Race. A locomotive engine, named 44 Brendon," had been left standing on a railroad, after the fire had been cleared out. The steam had not been blown off; and some children, getting on the footplate to play with the machinery, opened the valve. The engine began to move, and thereupon the children being frightened, of course abandoned it. The movement of the engine caused the valve to open gra- dually, and the speed increased, till at length she sped down the railway like a streak of greased lightning, and coming to the brow of the tip, took a leap and landed some waj down the slope. Strange to say, the damage done to the locomotive is so trifling that she will be at work again in a day or two. On Sunday evening last, a steady downpour of rain commenced, and continued through Sunday night and the whole of Monday* and Monday night, with very little intermission. It is fortunate that we have not to record any serious calamity, such as was our duty to do in 1875, and such as the case has been in other parts of South Wales. The roads were thoroughly well swept duriug the night of Monday, the water making a rut about two feet deep ia the middle of the road leading to the Catholic School. Then sweeping down over the Fountain Bridge, Upper George-street, the flood made its way into the house of Mr Bevan, and did a little damage. The river Avon Llwyd, fed by a hundred tributary streams, was swollen to an alarming extent; and the Sychan Brook, near the Factory, Pontnew- ynydd, was the cause of much anxiety, the volume of water quite filling the archway beneath the road.

GARNDIFFAITH. JUVENILE ODDFELLOWS.—On Monday last, at the instance of the Friend in-Need Lodge, No. 542, HIaen- avon District, the Juvenile Branch met at the Han- bury Hotel, and under the guidance of four past officers proceeded (per train from Abersychan) to Pontnewydd Gardens, where they were abundantly supplied with a suitable repast, the preparation of which reflected credit on Mr and Mrs Clark. They afterwards, although the weather was wet, enjoyed themselves apparently to heart's content both in and out of doors, After return- ing to the lodge-house, they were again regaled with oake, &o., and afterwards dispersodjin a creditable man- ner. The whole party wore the regalia recognised by Odd follows s and a very happy day was spent. We may add that this is the most flourishing branch of any juvenile society in the vicinity. JUVBNILE FORESTERS.-—On the same day, the Juvenile Forester Court, which holds its meetings in the same house, had their annual treat, when a capital tea was ser to them. Everything passed off satisfactorily and creditably.

BLAENAVON. The Sabbath School scholars of the Wesleyan Chapel, James-street, had their annual treat early in the afternoon of Thursday,1 the 23rd inst. The scho- lars, teachers, and choir met at the schoolroom, and having been formed in procession, sang through the town. On returning to the school, a good tea was served, ta which a large number of friends sat down. Afterwards, in the evening, a service of song was given, entitled, Musical Robinson Crusoe." Mr G. Deakin very ably read the explanatory parts, and con- ducted the singing. A large and respectable audience was present, and at the close a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Deakin for his kindness in conducting the entertainment, which he did in a very able manner. On Monday afternoon, memorial stones of a new Primitive Methodist Chapel were laid at the upper part of Broad-street. At two o'clock the members, friends and officials met at the ■old chapel, and marched to the site of the new chapel. The proceedings com, menced by singing the hymn, All hail the power of Jesu's name," and the ceremony of laying the stones was then commenced. A bottle was placed in a hole in a stone, and a bottle containing a copy of the Primitive Methodist and a few other items appertaining to the circuit and connection were also placed in a stone. Mr W. B. Lawrence, steward and chapel trustee, laid the first stone, and placed the handsome sum of £100 thereon. This was followed by officials and friends, who placed various amounts on the stones. The last stone was laid by J. Howells, Esq., who placed £25 on the stone. The total sum placed on the stones was something over £212. The following ministers took part iu the ceremony:—The Revs. W. Rees (English Baptist), R. Hughes (Welsh Inde- pendent), J. E. Griffiths (English Congregational), J. P. Bellingham, A. Bevan, and J. Harding (Primitive Methodist). The ceremony being over, the company adjourned to the White Horse Assembly-rooms, where a good tea was served; some 840 sat down to tea, which was commenced soon after 4 o'clock and was not over till after 7, there being such a large number to be served. At 8 o'clock a jubilee meeting was held in the chapel. J. Howells, Esq., took the chair, and the meeting was addressed by several ministers, varied with some singing by the choir. The attendance was very large.

CWMBRAN. LLANVRECHVA UPPER SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board was held last Tuesday at Griffiths- town School. Present: Mr. J. R. Wright (chairman), Messrs. J. Jauob, H. Parfitt, R. Richards, and — Lloyd* The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirm. ed. Applications from various persons in answer to the advertisement for a school mistress for Cwmbran School ware read and considered, and it was resolved, on the motion uf Mr. Wright, that Miss Elizabeth Smith be appointed as infant mistress for that school at a salary of jE70 per annum, the amount stated in the advertise- ment, her testimonials being the most satisfactory. A report was tead from Cwmbran School shewing the average attendance of children for the month to be 156, on books214, and that there wasa prevalence of measles at Cwmbran, which accounted for the small attendance. An estimate of the requirements of the board for the next half-year was submitted, and it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Parfitt, that a precept for £200 be issued and forwarded to the overseers, payable on the 1st of November. Mr. Edwards's account for the tri- ennial election was considered, and Mr. Wright and Mr. Jacob were appointed to see him and arrange the matter. The following payments were made :—Mr. Anthony, painting and papering house at Griffithstown, jE7 17s 5d; Griffithstown School expenses, £1 Õ 10s 8d; Cwmbran ditto, JE14 5s. Letters were read from the Registrar and Superintendent-Registrar of Births as to a supply of the names of children born in the parish during the years of which information will be required to furnish certificates under the Education Act, 1876, and the Clerk was requested to obtain the forms and get a complete list from the Registrar from 1865 to 1872. The members after making an inspection of the school premises then adjourned,

VOLUNTEER INSPECTION AT USK. Oa Saturday last, the Second Battalion. Mon. R.V., were inspected at Usk by Colonel Grierson, who expressed himself very pleased with the appearance of the men. The com- manding officer w Lieut.-Col. Roden. They went through various evolutions for about two hours in the pelting which it will be re- membered fell on that day, and of necessity were all thoroughly drenched. After dinner. they returned to Pontypool-road by special train about 7.30. Considering the extremely unfavorable state of the weather, the muster was a remarkably good one, there not being a man absent without leave, and it reflects great credit on officers and men that they should have come forward in the face of such inclement weather, when all must have known they would get a thorough soak. ing, to prove their devotion to the call of duty, thereby proving themselves to be of the right stuff for the manful and vigorous defenoe of our beloved Queen and country. [We regret exceedingly that we have un- fortunately mislaid the report originally written, containing details, and cannot now get it up again in 1

THE WAR. ADRIANOPLE, Wednesday Midday. Yesterday morning Sulleinan Pasha attacked the Russian positions at Shipka. The Turkish guns opened fire at teu o'clock, and the io" fantry at half-past. The artillery was splendidly served, every shell falling into the enemy's batteries. Two Russian pieces were dismounted. The infantry advanced so close to the Rus- sian entrenchments that the Turks were forced to Buspend their infantry fire. The MOBCOVS were driven back at all points. The Turks fought magtificently, rushing up the mountains, and with loud cheers attacking the enemy with the bayonet. The Ruesiaus retired to an impregnable rockj defended by rifle pits, from which it was im- possible to dislodge them, owing to the lateness of the hour aud the fatigue the troops had suf- fered. During the night the Turks dragged up a number of guns, and outflanked the enemy, who tnust now retire or be cut to pieces. The losses 00 both sides are undoubtedly heavy, but they cannot yet be estimated. Ime bravery shown by the Turkish soldiers is beyond all praise. Fightingrecommenced at daybreak this morn- ing, the Turks pushing forward still closer to the last of the Russian positions. The men ad- vanced just as if they were on parade, the in- fantry gallantly attacking the enemy's artillery. The Russian positions will soon be stormed, but as I desire to send you this news immedi- ately I will make the details the subject of ano- ther telegram. The Red Cress and Stafford House ambo- lances are here bnt their medical staffs are quite inadequate to the work.

THE FIGHTING IN THE SHIPKA PASS* The Special Correspondent of the DaillJ Telegraph, writing from Shipka on Sunday* gives an account of the desperate fighting there on Saturday. He says Yesterday (Saturday) evening the Russians advanced in great force against the Turkish left. The battle opened with a heavy and well-snstained musketry fire, before which the Turks, unable to maintain their ground, fell back slowly. The enemy followed, supported by their artillery, until they gained the crest of the ridge 011 which a Turkish battery was established. Here a des- perate fight took place, the Russians maintain- ing their fire, and the Turks again slowly retiring before the enemy, who every moment received strong reinforcements, columns of infantry continually coming up. By nine o'clock at night the Russians were pushing forward in three attacking oolumna. The Turks fought hard, taking advantage of every bit of cover; but they were unable to hide themselves completely, owing to the bright moonlight, which rendered the laudscape as clear as day, The Turks, consequently, were forced to continue the retreat up the hill until the summit alone was in their possession. At 11 p.m. the Russians made a grand charge, cheering loudly. They stormed the earthworks covering the battery, and almost effeoted an oc- cupation of the hill but at this juncture the Turkish officers called upon their men for a su- preme effort. Forthwith arose loud cries of 14 Allah 1" as the Turks rushed out of the side of the trenches in the rear of the battery, and dashed upon the enemy with the bayonet, hurl* ing the Rubsiaus down the slope, and forcing them through the wood which covers the side of hill. The air was rent with the shouts and shrieks of the soldiers, whilst the scene itself was perfectly indescribable. The fighting was simply terriffic. The Russians fell back quickly, but, receiving fresh reinforcements, renewed the attack at one o'clock in the morning, storming the height again, and reaching the summit, which they partly recovered. They were, however, driven back again. One hour later, at two o'clock, they repeated the attempt with the same result. After that they remained quiet until six o'clook, when, being heavily reinforced, they made a final attack. This time the Turks, being also reiuforced, calmly awaited the onslaught. They allowed the Russians to roach the summit, and then charged them with the bayonet. The Rus- sians broke, and fled down the hill through the wood. Completely routed, they wore pushed into the valley, the Turks pursuing them with the bayonet up to their forts, which immedi- ately opened a heavy fire. I followed the Turks in this last charge, and found the wood was full of dead. The Russian loss must have been ormous. It was a nine hours' continuous struggle. Printed and Published by HENRY II UGHS, Junr., at his GENERAL PKINTING OFFICES, Poutypool, in the- County of M.orjmoiith.Saturdaj*, Sept. 1, 1871.

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