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Slgrirulitin, Sr. ♦ SODA AS A MANURE.—Ordinary washing soda—the hydrated carbonate—has, according to the Scientific Re- view, been rather extensively and successfully employed as a manure by Mr. Toms, a market gardener, of St. Ives, Cornwall. All manure, strictly speaking, should supply the plant directly with the elements and com- pounds necessary for its growth and developement, and supply to the soil all the substances removed from it by the cropping. But certain other substances are used as manures which exert a fertilizing influence on certain soils, or for certain crops, by effecting a chemical change with substances already in the soil, and to this class of fertilizers soda undoubtedly belongs, as a substance used as a manure cannot supply to a growing crop that which it does not itslf possesss, unless it can develop it from the soil to which it is applied. The substances may be in the soil. but in such a state of chemical combination or mechanical condition as to be of no comparative use to the plant and the action of soda is likely to change the chemical compounds, and so render soluble that which was before insoluble, or by double decomposition from new chemical compounds such as the plant requires, or in such a state of aggregation that the plant can assimilate them into its complex structure. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.—The crops were greatly benefited in the eastern district by copious showers on Friday and Saturday, the 24th and 25th ult. A report from Kirton Lindsay, Lincolnshire, sta es that there are some fine pieces of wheat in that locality, and the barleys are now promising a full acreage. Beans are generally a failure, short in stock, and badly corned. Potatoes are yielding well considering the dry season, and the quality is said to be superior. A great downpour of rain occurred in parts of North and East Yorkshire on Friday night with thunderstorms. About Heslerton a waterspout burst, flooding all in its area. At two hundred yards distance not a drop of rain had fallen. In general, rains have fallen, and the long drought may now be considered fairly broken—farmers say to the sal- vation of the turnip crop. Wheat is generally shot. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.—Mr. Joseph Nicholls, farmer of Queen Camel, was brought before the Ilminster bench of magistrates at the last petty sessions charged with not having a sufficient number of persons to manage a travelling farm steam-engine. The charge was laid at the instigation of Mr. W. H. Hoskins, of Hinton, who, whilst driving with his man to Ilminster, saw the engine approaching him. Only two men were on the engine, and no one in front carrying a red flag. He and his man shouted to the men to shut off the steam, but they did not do so. Mr. Hoskins said be brought forward the case on public grounds, people having had many narrow escapes from their horses being frightened. The magis- trates inflicted a fine of £ 5, telling the defendant that the A ct empowered them to inflict a fine of ~10. THE STATE OF THE CROPS.—The ram long desired and urgently required upon the farm has at length talien and that abundantly. Tl'e improvement to the growing corn crops is astonishing. _'lhe grass pastures have wonderfully revived, and it is almost the salvation of every root crop. The many gaps in the latter are now hopefully filling up, and we have every prospect of a fine root crop. The cabbage tribe are looking weli and most promising; even the meadows have commenced a second growth, so that a fair supply ot hay may be ex- pected. It has rejoiced the heart of every farmer the congratulations are universal. Chamber of Agriculture, Journal.

POLICE COURT—SATURDAY. Before Colonel BYRDE, and A. D. BERRINGTON, and C. J. PARKES, Esq I S. Charge of Dishonesty against a Railway Official,— Edward Lewis, a smart looking young man, was charged with stealing a quantity of wttle, the property of the Great Western Railway Company, in the parish of Llan- vrecha Upper, on the 1st of July.—James Newton, at switchman, deposed that he was on duty on Thursday nighr, and in the course of the night was asked by the driver of one of the engines to look after the engine while he looked for his companion, the defendant. De- fendant afterwards came up to witness, and gave him a cigar, and asked him if he was a tetotaller. and offered him a drink out of a bottle, saying it was wine. Witness tasted it. and found it was wine. Defendant told him to keep the bottleful and take it home, as his (defendant's, father kept a large hotel at Abergavenny, and he could have as much as he liked. He also gave witness some biscuits. Witness thought it strange that defendant should have an unlimited supply of wine, even if his father did keep a hotel. His suspicions were aroused: and later in the morning, when witness and another saw that defendant had something in his frail, they gave informa- tion to the inspector.—Joseph Upchurch deposed that in consequence of information received, he made a search through the waggons, and found that in one of them a wine case, sent from a iirin in Cannon-street, London, to Mr. Watkins, of Monmouth, had been broken open, and seventeen' bottles taken away. In another waggon he found some luggage undone and strewed about, but none of that appeared to be missing. Witness searched in the adjoining field, and found several bottles of wine and three empty bottles. Witness asked for a remand till Saturday next.—Prisoner was accordingly remanded and an application by tir. Sayce, of Abergavenny, that lie might be admitted to bail, was refused. Finding is not Keeping.—William Morgan, a respec table looking man, from Goytrey, was charged with stealing a reap-hook, the property of Mr. Tom Ferrel's Edwards, of the Race Earm, in the parish of Panteg.— Mr. Alexander Edwards appeared for the prosecution.- A labourer named Williams deposed that he left the hook in the hedge when he went. to his breakfast, and that when he returned it was gone.P.O. Gardner de- posed that he found the hook under a lot of sacks of charcoal in a waggon which defendant was driving.— The defence was that defendant picked up the hook from the side of the ditch, and carried it some distance in his hand openly; that he threw it into the bed of the wagon, and when he got to Mr. Hill's works tod how he came by it; and that it was covered over by another man throwing the charcoal into the waggon.—A witness cor- roborated this, and the Bench held that there was no felonious intent and dismissed the case. Throwing Iron about.—Ellen Smart, a young girl, was charged with assaulting a little girl named Patience Allsop. by throwing a piece of iron at her, at Cwmbran, The child appeared to have been severely hurt, and she made out that the iron was thrown fnaliciously. On the other hand, it was argued that defendant's brother brought a piece of iron into the house, and that, as he would not take it out, she picked it up off the table, and threw it out at the door, accidentally striking the child, who happened to be passing.—The Bench hoped that the iron was not thrown purposely, and ordered the parties to divide the costs. A Delicate Investigation.—Richard Williams, a widower, Was summoned by Elizabeth Carpenter, a widow, as being the father of her illegitimate child.—Mr. W H. Lloyd defended.—it transpired that the parties had kept company together, but that there had been rumours abour. Mrs, Carpenter going with other men -The case was dismissed for want of corroborative evidence. Stealing Goal.-Elizabeth Powell an aged woman, who pleaded poverty, was charged with stealing coal, the property of the Ebbw Vale Coal Company, at Aber. s.ycho. P.C. Lewis (62) proved the case; and Mr. Ke! j.i he was instructed to press the case, as the coal iav posed and so much of it was stolen. Defen- dant send she was obliged to live on a bit of bread and water lor days together, and had been refused parish relief. but she did not know why. The Bench expressed their rwrc-i; at having to convict a woman of defendant's asre and ill circumstances, but had no alternative but to Seidhertoseven days' hard labour. Theft at Garndiffaith.—Annie Jones was charged, under the Juvenile Offenders' Act, with stealing a jacket, a parasol, some ribbon, and other articles, the property of Mary James, at Garndiffaith.-The evidence shewed that the parties had been very intimate, and that the love of some finery which defendant saw in a chest of drawers at her friend's house, was too strong to be re- sisted. The stolen articles were found in her possession by P.C. Kendall.-Fined £1 or fourteen days' hard labour. Picking Wimberries-—Julia Hagan, Mary Hagan, end Ann Donovan were charged with trespassing in a plantation belonging to the Blaenavon Iron Company.- The young woman trespassed for the purpose of gather- ing wimberries.—Mr. Forrest, on behalf of the company, held that a great deal of damage had been done, and a Wall broken, by parties trespassing. The defendants were fined 5s. each, or fourteen days. Caught Drinking.—Matthew Bounce was fined 10s. for being found in Margaret Desmond's beer-house, at Aber- sychan, during prohibited hours. Drunkenness.- -Thomas Murphy, was fined 7s.6d., John Collier 5s., Robert Phillips, 7s. 6d., and John Jones 10s. for drunkenness. Wages— A disputed wages case, Davies v. Wilmott, was dismissed, as complainant did not appear, i LLANDENNY. ORTCKEt. -A match was played between the Raglan and L|ai>4»uny Clubs, on Monday, which re- sulted in favor of Llandenny. The highest scores were made by Messrs. W. Newton, Lloyd, T. Fletcher, and Joshua James, on the Llandenny side. The bowling of Mr. W.N. Lloyd was very good. CHEPSTOW. BOAllD OF GUARDIANS —The usual weekly meeting of this board was held in the board-room on Saturday, W. Æ. Seys, Esq, in the chair. The masterreported tie number of inmates as 117 against 117 last week, aid 111 the corresponding week of last year. Vagrants relieved, 55. The medical report showed t lirteen cases of scarlet fever in the house. Balance ii hand, £ 3i>4 3sv 4d. There was o.ne. tender for building the boundary waH. which was accepted, j^jssrs. -Atkins avid Lewis being the contractors at 10d. p r perch. There was no other business of public importance. ABERGA. VENNY. FKTE AND GALA AT BRYNMAWR,The folks of this district mustered in strong force on Monday last to proofed to the above fete- The weather was not at all favourable, a continuance of fine rain falling during the whole of the afternoon, and prevented the great Ethardo'' undertaking his perilous ascent. On this becoming known a large number of the visitors made their way to the station en route for home, glad to escape from the miserable state of affairs at the fete. Sympathy is felt for Mr. Wain, who must have gone to a great expense in the getting up of the fete. THE CROPS.—The hay harvest in this district is very nearly over,, and as wa have before intimated the props are extremely' light. The grain grops are also fikeiy to softer.from the long drought. The average is supposed to be much lower than previous years, and stock must particularly suffer, as the straw is VliJry tikety to be short this season, -Tlir, BKJJLS,—For some time past, from their frequent use, the bells of St. Mary's Church have been out of repair. The sockets have become worn, which has made it dangerous to the ringers. Luckily, the affair has be3n seen to before an accident occurred, and few of the parishioners have opened a subscription fur the purpose of getting the repairs done, and we are happy to say that the money re- quired has been nearly made up, thus shewing thV.t the folks in the district are fond' "bf y^al novz asd then, •• •♦ IG SroRt.s.—Our rriends are no doubt very anxious to learn as to when the above sports are like!y to take place. We have heard that the sports of this year will take place at an earlier and more seasonable time of the year than the last, and that it is likely they will be of greater magnitude than previous years, and be under the management of the officers and members of the Rifle Corps they will, therefore, sure to be patronised greater than on other occasions. No doubt placards will be issued shortly. THE MARKETS.—From the late hot weather the fruit has suddenly become ripe, the effect of which was to be seen in our market on Tuesday. Currants, red and black, were plentifully offered for sale at low prices. A quantity of raspberries and gooseberries were also sold cheap, the bulk going to our friends in the iron and coal districts. J he quantity of butter on sale was small, and the prices had an upward tendency Poultry were few on show The cattle market was meagrely attended, and meat was selling at 7§d per lb. Sheep were fair in quantity, the price ranging at about previous quotaiions. A VKSTBY MKETING was held at the Vestry-hall on the 30th ult. On the proposition of Mr. Joseph Meredith, seconded by Mr. Gorvin, the Rev. S. K. Young took the chair,-The vestry-clerk (Mr. J. 11. Farquhar) produced a statement shewing that a poor rate of eightpence in the pound was required and would leave a balance of about £ 17:1 in the hands of the treasurer, and the same was unanimously granted on the proposition of Mr. John Watkins (painter), seconded by Mr. Meredith. -The chairman remarked that the present, state of the poor rate was very satis- factc y, and reflected great credit on the poor-law officers of the parish.—Mr. Meredith said he remem- bered a former rate at ts. 4d in the pound—A bill of £ 5 6s. lOd. for constable's expenses during the quarter ended.3. st of March last was then considered. The Vestry-clerk produced a letter from the Poor-law Board, dated the 20th of April last, to the effect that the parish were not liable to pay these expenses, and then read extracts from the case of Reg. o. Chehns- iord, which in his opinion proved that they were liable. The bill was then directed to be paid on the proposition of Mr. Meredith, seconded by Mr, Edmunds.—The Vestry-clerk stated that the ex- penses for the past year amounted to about Xz,6, and that the parish received back about £ 3 for tines-It was proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by Mr. Meredith, that the Vestry-clerk forward a copy of the letter from the Poor-law. Board to the magistrates, and request them to order that as great a part of the lines as the law will permit be paid to the overseers of this parish. This was carried unauiniously, and con- cluded the business. IMPROVEMENT COMISSIONERS MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Improvement Com- missioners was held at their Board Room on Thurs- day last, when the following members were present E. Y. Steele, Esq. (Chairman), and Messrs. Isaacs, Meredith, Gosden, Harvey, and Hoskins. After the minutes of the last meeting had been read, Mr. Isaacs proposed that the Board resolve themselves into Committee at the close of the ordinary meeting, which was seconded by Mr Gosden. The report of the Street Committee was read, and a general conversation ensued respecting an appli- cation from the sureties of Mr. Roberts, who occu- pies the Chapel Mill, and who had been called upon to pay the rent which the tenant had failed to do. Owing to the dry weather and the want of head water the mill had proved a severe loss, and appli- cation was made for the Board to allow a portion of the rent in order to meet the outlay which the tenant had been put to when he took possession. The Board agreed to allow 97 10s. if possession was given up in a month. Respecting the report as to sales by auction in the public streets through the Board refusing to have them in the cattle market, the Committee recom- mended that the prohibition should be removed, as the police did not appear to have power to interfere in the matter.—Mr. Isaacs stated that several trades- men had spoken to him respecting these sales, and the very -unfair thing it was to shopkeepers, who were heavily taxed for the benefit of the town, that parties should be allowed to come and offer by auction goods for sale, and as it were draw the ready money away from the place.- The question was re- ferred back to the Committee to go thoroughly into the matter, and see what power their Act gave them and the police to deal with this subject, especially to auctions in the streets causing the people to congre- gate together and interfere with the trade of the market. The Chairman reported that the contract with Mr. Cookland had been signed last Monday, and that that gentleman hoped to complete his work, if the weather was favourable, by Christmas, and the new market would be ready some time in January if no unforeseen circumstances arose. The report of the Building Committee was read and approved. The Gas Committee reported that they had suc- ceeded in borrowing £7,000 at four and a half per cent, thus paying off that sum which they originally borrowed at five per cent, and so save £ 35 annually in interest.—The tender of the South Wales Coal Co. for coal at 8s. lOd. per ton (delivered) was accepted —The Manager of the works had permission allowed him to visit periodically Mr. Conway's Tin Works, to inspect the new gas works that that gentlemen is erecting during the time the work is incomplete.—The water, street, and sewerage rates were signed and allowed.—The Gas Manager had prepared a scheme for lighting the new market, and was ordered to pro ceed with it when circumstances permitted. Mr. Evans, of the London Apprentice, submitted a plan of alterations he wished to make in his pro- perty, which was sanctioned by the Board. The case of Isaac Griffiths being summoned for causing a nuisance after having received notice from the Board was discussed, and it was agreed to allow the subject to drop on Mr. Griffiths paying costs of summons taken out against him. The Board agreed that all orders for printing, &c., for the next quarter should be given to Mr. E. Morgan. Mr. E. Y. Steefe was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. Several accounts were passed, which concluded the ordinary business of the meeting 11 POLICE COURT.-WEDNESDAY. Before the Rev, J. FARQUHAR (Chairman). Capt. AMIEL, and R. REES, W. H. WHEELEY, and JAMES HUMFRAY, Esquires. Game Licenses.—Mr. W. Davies, High-street, applied for a game license, which was granted, and he was com- plimented on the manner in which he conducted his business.—Mr. William Watkins was similarly dealt with. Obstruction, -Two men, hawkers in brushes, &c., were charged with obstructing the highway, in the pa ish of Llangatlock-nigh-Usk, on the 24th of June.-P.C, Hop- kins stated that he had heard of defendants' horses being turned into a farmer's meadow at night, and taken out again in the morning before the farmer was about. Frequent complaints were made about such acts.—De- fendants' wives, who presented rather tawny appearances, stated that they had come a long way and could not go any further, and begged the leniency of the Bench, as they would neyef do it again. On promising not to repeat the offence they were let off with paying costs. Assault. Josiah Morgan, the noted swimmer, was charged with assaulting an elderly person named Hannah Faulkner, on the 24th of June.- It appeared in evidence that the parties in question were neighbours, and that there was some mistake about a son of plain iff's and defendant's.—Plaintiff strongly advocated her cause, de- fendant following in like action, and strongly protesting his innocence.—The case was dismissed on defendant paying expenses. Drunkenness. — Helen Flannagan was charge. \yi,th being drunk and riotous in Tudor-street, on th$3rd inst- —On promising not to repeat the offeree she was let off' with paying Is. and costs. Dog a farmer of respectable position in Llantiui,^ fVrthaley. was charged with keep- Wjo a dog without a lieense.—-Mr. Gardner, who appeared fo.r deieadant, admitted the offence, and stated that de- fondant having taken out a license in August, last year, did not think there was any need of taking out another license until August of this year, Defendanr evidently did not know the law in that point and was fined 25s. The Fishery Act.—James Baynham, a young man of about nineteeiiv ears of age, from Cwmyoy, was charged I with taking fish from the river Honddu.—James Kite, keeper, stated that he saw defendant in the river with his sleeves turned up groping for fish, and had one in his hand. On searching hun witness found two other tish in a pocket on the inside of his waistcoat.-Defeu. dant wished to impress the B nch that he had only one tish, which was not credited by them.—Fined 5s. and costs. An Inebriate.—Ann Thomas, who did not appear to the charge, was lined Is. and costs for being drunk and rioious on the Brecon road on the 2lth of June. Alleged Larceny. — A warrant was issued against Frederick Morgan, who did not appear to answer to a charge of larceny by William Jones.—The case was ad- journed for a week. JN E W POUT. WE regret to report that Mr. Relton, who for several years was superintendent of this district under the Great Western Railway Company, died at Weymouth on Tuesday morning. Deceased was in fifty-second year. SIXTX MILES ON BICYCIÆS. t G.O. a.m. on Mon- day two young men left Newport on bicycles for -Swansea, which place they reached in safety shortly after 7.0. p.m thus competing the journey in thir- teen hours, after having stopped to refresh the inner man at two or three stages on the road. TOWN COUNCIL.—The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday at the Town-hall. The Mayor pre- sided, and there were also present Aldermen Homfray, Latch, and Townsend; Councillors W. Graham, J. S. Stone, D. Harrhy, Batchelor, Jordan, W. Jones, Lyne, R. Graham, Morgan, Bolt, and Evans. After the orciinary reports were read, the Mayor drew attention to the statements made by Mr Horrigan in a letl er to the local papers in reference to the recent negociations between the Corporation and him- self, and considered those statements were utterly at variance with the facts. The fact was that Mr. lorrigaa first asked £ 500 for his property in High- street. The Corporation offered him £400, which was agreed upon, and subsequently Mr. Horrigan broke from his agreement, and refused to entertain any negociations whatever. He made this statement in order that the committee might stand right with the puLhc.—The collector reported that he had received and paid into the credit of the board during the past fortnight the sum of £408 10s. 10d., making a total of £ 3721 lis. col ected on the rate. A number of questions were asked by Mr. Stone in reference to the development of the Friar's-tields and Marshes properties still lying unproductive in the hands of the Corpora-ion Replies were given that the Works Committee had still these matters under their con- sideration, but nothing appeared to have been really done in 'he matter. This was all the business of im- portance BOAKO OF GUARDIANS.—The ordinary meeting of the guardians of the Newport Union was held at the board-room, on Saturday Alderman Latch presided, and the'e was a numerous attendance. The master reported the number of paupers in the house to be 28 sicc, 107; admitted, 11; discharged, 19; chil- dren in the Caerleon School, 134; The clerk re- ported t iat a claim had been sent in by Jas. Lewis and Jan es Dowling for injuries alleged to have been sustained through assisting to capture a lunatic named Nash, who was in course of removal from Newport to the Abergavenny Asylum. The particu- lars of the occurrence have been previously reported. The total amount of the claims was £3 16s. The question gave rise to considerable discussion, several members contending that in equity they were bound to pay the claims, whilst others contended that as the guardians were not legally bound to pay the money they ought not to do so, as it would be setting a dan- gerous precedent for the future. A motion was made that the claims be refused payment, and an amendment was moved that the matter be left to the Poor-law Beard, and that their opinion be taken thereon. The latter was lost, and the resolution was affirmed by a large majority. This was all- the business of importance. RIFLE COMPETITION'— A spirited contest between six non commissioned officers and privates of the 50th Regiment and the same number of non-com- missioned officers and privates of the Third Mon. Ride Corps, took place at the Courtybella range on Friday, and resulted in a victory for the latter team. There was a strong gusty wind blowing across the range du ring the day, which was anything but favor- able for good shooting. The following is the result of the scoring, four shots at each distance;- THIRD MON. 200 500 600 Total. Quartern. aster-Sergt Roe.. 9 5 5 19 Colour-Sergt. J. Sanders ..14 13 11 38 Corporal Trew .12 7 9 28 Sergeant E. H. Dimond 15 13 4 32 Private T, Hewertson 17 13 12 42 PrivateS. Bryan. 12 10 U 31 79 ôL 5U 190 50TH KliUT. FOOT. Colour-Sorgt. W. Lucas ..11 10 3 21 Sergeant W. Dawson 15 1 32 Sergeant C. Moore 13 j, 29 Private S. Dawson 11 10 11 35 Private G. Mason 1!1 9 5 28 Private W. Paine ..15 14 5 1! 34 Totals 82 67 33 182 CATTLS MARKET —The supply at Wednesday's market appeared to be above the average, and there was a brisker business done than for several weeks past, with prices somewhat easier. Several good beasts were on offer, and cows and calves were numerous. There were also some calves for butcher's purposes There was a capital supply of good sheep, ann also some One lambs. Altogether the trade had a more Ively aspect. Prices ruled as foliows:-Becf, nd" to 3d.; veal, 6|d. to 7 £ d.; mutton, Gid. to 7|d t 7h lamb, 8d. to 8^- Pigs were also numerous, and some capital porkers were shewn. There was also a down- ward terdeucy in price, bacon pigs realising from 10s. 6d. to lis. per score, and porkers from 10s. 9d. to Us fcd. per score. BATTl LION DRILL.—On Thursday, June 30, the second oattahon of Man. Volunteers assembled on the Marshes for battalion drill. The following corps were represented 3rd (Hanbury), 6th (Mon- mouth), 7th (Newport Borough), 8th (Usk), and 9Gh (Abergavenny). Col. the Hon J. F, Clifford-Butler, Major Re)ph. and Adjt. Capt. Phipps were present The movements were performed with great preci- sion, and the men, previous to dismissal, were highly complimented by the hon. and gallant Colonel.

COUNTY POLICE.—SATURDAY. Before W. S. CARTWRIGHT, THOMAS CoRDES, and L. A. HOMFRAY, Esqrs. Drunkenness. —James Watkins was charged with being drunk and incapable of taking care of a waggon and three horses under his charge.—p. C. Ag& deposed to the fact of defendant being tipsy, and he thought it neces- sary to bring defendant to the police-station in a cab.— Fined 5s and costs. Serious Charge of Cutting and Wounding.—William Williams was charged with cutting and wounding David John, wi;h intent to cause grievous bodily harm, with a scythe, a. Castletown.—A medical certificate was put in, shewing "oliat prosecutor was unable to attend, on account of the injury being so severe.-The defendant was then remanded. Drunk --Thomas Rogers was charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse, and consequently endanger- ing the lives of the public.—P.C. Parry proved the offence, which'occurred at Risca.-Several parties had a very narrow escape in getting out of the way .—Defen- dant admitted the offence, and was fined 5s. and costs. A$Smtlé,-Thomas, Clarke a mason, was charged with assaulting James Clement.—Defendant did not appear, and it was stated that he had absconded.—The case was adjourned for a fortnight. Wages. Cyrus Anson was summoned for £ 1 1&. Wages. Cyrus Anson was summoned for £ 1 1&. wages due to a workman named Enoch Carpent&iv—The defendant s agent applied for an adjournment for a fort- night, on the ground that he was desirous, of having an opportunity of se ting up a counter claita for an amount which would be due at the ot next week.- The Bench declined to allow on. adjournment, and ordered the defendant to, pay 19s. 9d. and the costs. A Susjrichm Case.—H^nnan Evans was charged on suspicion with having stolen a silver watch and guard, l from a private house, in the parish of Malpas.—P. C. Burrows stated that that this morning prisoner was given into custody on this charge. It appeared that prisoner had gone to the house where the prosecutor had placed his watch on the table. Prisoner asked for a drink of water, and whilst prosecutor was away the prisoner left and the watch was missed. It had not, however, been found, and he therefore applied for a remand, believing that the prisoner had the watch and had concealed it.— Prisoner declared his innocence.—The Bench acceded to the remand, but offered to accept bail. BOROUGH POLICE -FRIDAY. Before T. BEYNON. Esq., and R. F. VVOULLETT, Esq. Robbing a Till.— VVm. Jones and Elizabeth Pritchard were charged with stealing a half-sovereign and lis. in silver from a till in the Salutation Inn, occupied by Evan Morgan, to whom the money belonged.—The prisoners were committed for trial on the charge. Drunk, tjv.—Margaret Fitzgerald, Dennis Fitzgerald, Daniel Welton, and Johannah Driscoll were severally lined £ 1 6s. each, for being riotous in Cross-street, and assaulting P.C. Rawlings in the execution of his duty.- William Powell, for being drunk and incapable on Canal .parade, was fined 5s. BOROUGH POLICE-MONDAY. Before T. BEYNON, Esq. (Mayor), and W. W. EYASS, Esquire. A Drunken. Lot.-Charles Pitman, for being drunk and incapable, was lined 5s.-Elizabeth Stewart, for being drunk and disorderly in Canal-parade, was fined 5s., or seven days.—Julia Casey, charged with being drunk and disorderly and using obscene language, was sent to prison for seven days, in default of paying a fine of 5s. and costs.—William Howells was similarly charged, and was lined 5s.— William Groves, a navvy, for a like offence in Commercial-road on Sunday evening, was fined 5s. or costs, or in default seven days.—John Mack, for a similar offence, in Skinner-street, was fined 5s., or seven days. Suspected Theft.—Mary Ann Williams was remanded on suspicion of stealing a pit saw.—From inquiry made the Chief Superintendent had reason to believe that the woman had given a wrong name. Assaults.-J chn Aplin was dismissed on a charge of assaulting his wife.-Ann Jones and William Jones were charged on remand with assaulting a young woman named John Kennedy, by threatening her with a solder- ing iron.—The Bench discharged the male defendant, but fined the othbr 5s. and costs.—Edward Watkins, who had been summoned to appear on Friday last, but who was not present, was again called, and charged with assaulting Wyndham Taylor, both of whom were em- ployed at the Pottery Works, Pillgwenlly. It appeared that a considerable dispute had arisen amongst the workmen at Mr. James's pottery, and this assault arose out of it.—Defendant was fined 15s., including costs, or fourteen days. BOROUGH POLICE-WEDNESDAY, Before T. BEYNON (Mayor), and W. MOrGAN Esqrs. Serious Charge of Intimidating Workmen.—Lemuel Lance, a potter was charged with assanlting and intimi- dating Wyndham Taylor, a workman in the employ of the Newport Pottery Company.—The defendant had been in the employ of the company, and was discharged for misconduct. He codsidered that he had been badly treated, and imagining he had a grievance by which lie could enlist the sympathies of his late fellow-workmen, he tried to induce them to quit the service of the com- pany, but finding that persuasion did not succeed, he resorted to physical coercion. As the prosecution did not press for a conviction, defendant was called upon to find two sureties in £10 each and himself in £20, to keep the peace for six months, Refusing to obey Orders.—William Tanner, an appen- tice to James Gwatkin, coach-builder, of the Clytha Works, was charged with refusing to obey orders and do his work. Defendant said he was ready to do anything in his trade, but complainant kept him at painting instead of wheelwrighting. Complainant refused to cancel the indentures, and desired i he bench to impose a penalty, as the defendant was the ringleader of all the others. The Mayor remanded the case till Friday. Coal Stealing.— Harriet Pritchard; charged with stealing coal from the Newport Dock Company, was sentenced to one day's imprisonment. Assaults.—Rosanna Hunt was summoned for assauting John Snell, a navvy of somewhat sturdy appearance Defendant admitted the offence. Fined 2s. 6cl.-Joseph Roberts was summoned for assaulting Robert Ponsford, at Mr. Jordan's foundry, where both lads are employed. Defendant was liable to fits. Mr. W. Evans stated that the defendant was a very quiet lad, but because he was subject to tits the other lads, and complainant amongst the number, were continually annoying him. They nick- named the lad ''Silly Joe," and hence the disturbance Fined 2s 6d. including costs.—John Jenkins was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Jones, by knocking some of her teeth out, one of which she produced, and the others complainant supposed she had swallowed. Complainant appeared to be the aggressor. Dismissed.—Thomas Murphy was charged, but did not appear, with assaulting John Wright, on Monday evening last, in Dock-street. Fined £ 2 and costs, or six weeks' imprisonmeni.— Edward Bryan was summoned for assaulting Margaret Judge. Defendant not did appear. Fined £1 and costs, or one months' imprisonment. TREDEGAR. rOARD OF GUARDIANS.— At the meeting of the guardians on Thursday Mr. David Price intimated his intention of bringing forward in a fortnight a proposition to admit the representatives of the press. This will be the second attempt, and as it is allowed in all places of importance, Bedwellty ought not to remain alone in this respect. SUNDAY SCHOOL PARADE.—The annual turn-out of the Sunday schools took place on Monday. They were fourteen in number, and each had a well-trained choir. In passing through the grounds at Bedwelity- house, J. Reed, Esq., the respected manager of the works, and his wife and Miss Walkinsham, received a deputation from each school, Mrs. Reed presenting choice bouquets of flowers to each. The choirs sang pieces selected for the occasion, and the church school had in addition an efficient band directed by Mr. Foxall; and their "Ofd English Gentleman" and other airs gave much gratification, and in a con- siderable degree lessened the monotony of the musical department. In the evening the fog changed to a nasty drizzle, which was far from invigorating to those whose canopy was- -the clouds.

Cwmbran, has been occasionallly thrown out of gear in a most unaccountable manner. On Wednesday morning the cause was discovered. Three lads were detected in having placed a piece of iron between the pinions of the machiners, causing a breakage, and endangering their own lives and that of the work- men, in order to get a spell of rest." They have been sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour each, as a warning to others.