The Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald

To the FARMERS and BUILDERS of Herefordshire and Monmouthshire. Lime, Lime, Lime. ANYONE requiring the same may have it for- warded to any Station by applying to JAMES LEIGH, GENERAL DEALER, BLAENATOff, MONMOUTHSHIRE. IMMEDIATE CASH ADVANCES.-— .L Money lent in sums of not leas than jBSO, on Personal S ecurity, at a fair rate of interest. Also a large amount ready to be advanced on Freehold Securities, for a term o f years, in snms of from 4;500 to <830,000 each, at from 4 to 5 per cent. interest; charges moderate, and the strictest confidence observed. Full particulars forwarded per post, o n receipt of 6 postage stamps. Office hours from 10 to 3 o'clock. Apply to Mr. SYDNEY T. EVANS, Land and Estate Agent, Old Masonic Hall, Newport, Mon., or Brook House, Llantarnam, near Newport. Onion Seed. FINE WHITE LISBON for present sowing, 6d. per oz., 5s. per lb. J. WALTERS, "Victoria and Flannel Streets, Abergavenny. Victoria. and Flannel Streets, Abergavenny. IMPORTANT, IF you want to Borrow Money at a Cheap and Easy Rate, go to Mr. W. WILLIAMS, 16, Dock street, Newport, Mon., and Insure your Life, and be will guarantee that with Approved Personal Security, you can have any Sum from jE50 to £1,000. for 1, 2, 8, 4 or 5 years, repayable by fixed half. yearly or quarterly Instalments. FITS. J. JONES (late of the Lower J- Argoed, Shirenewton), having succeeded in curing those afflicted with the most obstinate Fits ever known wishes respectfully to acquaint the public, that he may be consulted by appointment.—Address J. JONES, No. 9, Union Street, Thomas Town, Merthyr Tydfil. Respectable references given from parties cured. PURE SWEETS. SCHOOLING AND CO.'S PRIZE MEDAL PUEE SWEETS, JL comprise a great variety of first-rate MACHINE MADE CONFECTIONERY Of the most wholesome and delicious character. z SOLD BY GROCERS, CONFECTIONERS, DRUGGISTS, &C, IN TRANSPARENT AND OTHER PACKETS, AT ONE PENNY PER OUNCE. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. SCHOOLING & CO., Wholesale and Export Confectioners. BETHNAL GREEN, LONDON. SOLD IN THIS DISTRICT BY Usk-Mr. James Williams, grocer, and Mr.S.Robinson, druggist. Abergavenny— Mr.J.H.Conway, grocer. Pontypool-Mr. T. Roderick, chemist. LILES' EATING HOUSE, TEA, COFFEE, & REFRESHMENT ROOMS. 21 Flannel Street, Abergavenny, T. EV ANS, Boot, Shoe, and Gaiter Manufac- JMT turer, and Currier, M 16, Cross st. and Sydenham House, High street, Abergavenny, BEGS to call the attention of the Public to the LARGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES of every description he has constantly on, f^|jgi| sii ill RIFLE GAITERS made from the HH |||H primest Cowhide, on the most Reasonable Terms, Suitable for Shooting or Walking purposes. <€00^ rIMPORTANT TO ADVERTISE RS.—The « Ubh JL OBSERVER" has the LARGEST CIRCULATION in the COUNTY or MONMOUTH of any Newspaper published. Being issued in the centre of the County, and widely cir- culated in both the AGRICULTURAL and MINEBAL Districts, It is decidedly the best medium for Auctioneers, Soli, citors, Tradesmen and others to make their Notioeg known to the Inhabitants of Usk, Abergavenny, Ponty- pool, Caerleon, Blaenavon, Raglan and the surrounding Parishes. The Champion Liver & Stomach PILLS. THESE PILLS are compounded from the < recipe of one of the most eminent physicians of the present day (who, from purely philanthropic motives— knowing their excellent properties by experience — has been induced.to give the benefit of them to the public at large). They are prepared by an able and experienced chemist, and are acknowledged, by the faculty, to be the most valuable medicine for all disorders of the stomach, and derangements of the liver, ever prepared. Jt is a well-known fact that most of the diseases incident to the human race, arise from a disordered stomach, and irregular state of the bowels, and for want of a suitable remedy, taken in time, thousands of (at first) simple mala. dies, become serious illnesses. To guard against this great evil, and to preserve the blessings of health, these pills are confidently and earnestly recommended. They act generally on the constitution, cleanse the blood of all impurities; regulate the secretions, and give tone to the stomach; correct the morbid condition of the liver, regulate the bowels, and, by removing all impediments, restore elasticity and vigour to the whole frame. Sold in Boxes (with directions for use) ls.lid. and 7-id, each. (A Saving by taking the Large Size). Wholesale by W. H. CLARK, USK, and Messrs. BAR. CLAY & SON, LONDON, and Retail by all Medicine Vendors, LOCAL AGENTS: ABERGAVENNY. Mr J S Meredith, Bookseller ABERSYCHAN.Mr E Martin, Druggist BLAENAFON .Mr J Pope, Druggist CHEPSTOW Mr W E Clark, Bookseller NEWPORT Mr T J Jones, Chemist, High St. "PONTYPOOL c.Mr T R-oderick, Druggist N.R.- To meet the convenience of persons at a distance, TF. H. CLARK will forward a box, Free by Post, for 14 stamps. OSTEO-EIDON. Patent, March 1, 1862. No. 560. ASTEO-EIDOIf, now Protected Jby Royal \J Letters Patent. Analysed and Reported on by Professor PBPPEB, Prepared in the Laboratories and under the personal superintendence of Messrs. GABRIEL. The OSTEO-EIDON is gnaranteed free from any ad" mixture. Being eompletely plastic, it is moulded with the utmost accuracy to the mouth and jaws, so as to be at once XJ It ITEM? by the wearer, and undistinguished by the keenest observer being elastic, it occasions no feeling of pressure, WHILST THE COATING of virgin gold secures it from being tainted by drugs or abnormal sec- retions. EFFICIENCY OF ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The inventions of Messrs. GABRIEL, the old estab- lished and experienced Dentists, have brought the practice of their profession to so high a degree of perfection, that partial or entire Sets of Teeth can be promptly and per- fectly adjusted, and in such a manner as to be removed and replaced at pleasure, TO BE WORN WITHOUT the least INCONVENIENCE, to present the appearance of Natural Teeth of great beauty, and to be incapable of any noxious effect upon the mouth. t^jpGAB E THE OLD ESTABLISHED* A IL 27, HARLEY STRBET, CAVENDISH SQUARE, AND T 34, LUDGATB HILL, LONDON LIVERPOO L, 134, DUKE STREET; BIRMINGHAM 65, NEW STREET American Mineral Teeth, best in Europe, 4 to 7, and 10 to 15 Guineas per Set, Warranted. STOPPINGS FOR TEETH. More Teeth are sacrificed by the use of injurious Stop. pings, having high sounding names, than by any other process. These stoppings invariably contain quicksilver or some other injurious substance, which slowly but surely undermines the tooth it was intended to save. Gabriel's Chemically prepared White Gutta Percha Enamel Is the best Stopping extant for Decayed Teeth, Tooth- ache, and, no matter how far decayed, fenders the injured member again sound and useful, and prevents tooth-ache. This preparation is entirely free from any metallio sub- stance, and, as its name signifies, is specially prepared for the purpose. With directions for uae. 1. 0x3. per box GABRIEL'S PRACTICAL TREATISE may be had gratis LETTER PRESS PRINTING of every descrip- i tion COPPER PLATE Cards, Letter Headings, and Bill Heads at the London Charges, at J. H. elknes Offices, Bridge-street, Usk. TO EVEBY ONE possessing « CoTTAGEBS' KLTCH £ SR, FLLUIT, AXD FLOWKR Price only One Stalling; or post free for 14 damns,. Sold by J. H. CLABK, Bookseller, Usk. rpo PAPISH OFFICERS.—Surveyors' and Over, A seers' Rate and Check Books, in accordance witli the Act, may be had of J. H. CLAEK, Bookseller, Usk, PERFUMERY, POMATUMS, and SOAPS of I- the moet approved kinds, on Sale at J. H. Cuss.% Biidge-sk-eet. Usk. C. M. MUNDAHL, FISH, ICE, AND OYSTER MERCHANT, 20, Netnil Street, Abergavenny, RESPECTFULLY begs to inform the Nobility, it Gentry, and the Inhabitants generally of Aber- gavenny, and the neighbourhood, that he has opened the Establishment situated as above, and will be able to supply Salmon, Turbot, Soles, Brills, Crimp Cod, Plain Cod, Ling, Halibut, Lobsters, Oysters, and ail kiD ds of Fish in season. C. M. M. trusts from the experience he has had in first-class fish markets that the selection of his goods will be such as will ensure general patronage. Prompt attention will be paid to all orders en- rusted to his care. Abergavenny, Sept. 1863. SCHOOL' BOOKS. — Guy's, Mavor's, Butter's New London, Universal, and other Spelling Books. Arithmetics — Dictionaries -— Catechisms — Histories —« Copy and Cyphering Books of every description and price. gold by J. H. GM.UK, Usk. jr) RUSHES and COMBS, and other articles for JLJ> the Toilet, ot the best shapes and manufacture, at I". H. CLAJIK'S, Woodbank House, Bridge-st., Usk. CHURCH SERVICES and 2?EA\'ER BOOKS, in Plain and Elegant Bindings, in great variety, at J. H. CXJLEK'S, Bridge-street, Uslf. Abergavenny. TO BE LET, with early possession, the Clarence Inn," Castle Street. The above house stands in a good situation, and is doing a capital trade. Coming-in moderate. Rent and taxes low. To be Let in consequence of illness of the present proprie- tor's wife.-Apply on the premises, to Mr. WM, TBEW, or to Mr. ALFRED JAMES, Auctioneer, Abergavenny. PATENT MEDICINES of all kinds, of genuine quality, constantly on Sale at J. H. CLABK'B, Bridge, street, Usk. THE ROYAL FARMERS' Fire, Life, and Hail ii- Insurance Institution, an old-established and safe Office, in which Lives, Houses, Furniture, Stock, Crops, and Farm Produce of every kind, may be Insured at as low a rate as in any of the First Class Offices. J. H. CLABK, Agent for Usk. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS are AGENTS for the USK OBSERVER," through whom Papers may be obtained, or Advertise- ments forwarded. Abergavenny.Mr Meredith langwm.Mr Northover „ « Dodson Uandenny.Mr Wintle „ Mr Richards, Market Llanarth.Mr W Hunt, grocer Abersychan.Mr Martin, drug. London.Messrs Mitchell & Co. Bettws Mr Williams Red Lion Court, Fleet street Blaenafon.Mr Rees, bookseller „ Mr R Jaques, 5, Chatham Caerleon.Mrs, Thomas, books Place, Blackfriars Cardiff Miss Howell, books Monmouth.Mr Rees Chepstow Mr Clark, books Newport.Mrs Read, High St, „ Mr Taylor" „ Mr Johns, Commercial St, .t Mr Griffiths,, Newcastle.Mr Weare Croesyceilo?.Mrs Jenkinsj Pontypool.Mr Hughes, books. Crumlin Mr Willis, grocer « x Edwards, „ Dingestow.1fr Burtt o r Mr Richards, Market Goytrey.Mr Pape Pontnewydd Mr Knapp G-rosmont Mr J Price Raglan.Mr Jones, grocer Kingcoed.Mr T Jones Shirenewton.Mrs Fry, grocer '1' e"' Llan. Torymynydd.Mrs Lewis Tintern Abbey.Mr W Jones XI1anvDtherine.Mr Watkins Trelleck„.Mrs Jones, grocer Ll vnsoy,Mr Griffiths ABERGAVENNY. DUTCH FLOWER ROOTS. TTTILLIAM SAUNDERS begs to announce that his new descriptive PRICED LIST of imported Vt I Bulbous Roots, is now ready (Post Free on application), comprising the best varieties of Hya- cinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, Gladiolus, Anemone, Ranunculus, &c., &c. Nursery Grounds, Abergavenny, October, 1863. Furniture and Upholstery looms, Sydenham House, High Street, Abergavenny. W. T. HANDS, begs respectfully to announce that he has now on view a LARGE and 11 • WELL-SELECTED STOCK of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, by the first manufacturers, which he ts prepared to offer, either in complete suites or single articles, at as low a price as any retail house in the trade. The Stock includes: DRAWING and DINING ROOM SUITES in Mahogany, Walnut, and other Woods; PIER and SWING GLASSES; WARDROBES, WOODEN and IRON BEDSTEADS, MATTRESSES, &c., &c. An Inspection is solicited. A ddress—Sydenham House, High Street, Abergavenny. JOHN A. LEWIS, TIMBER AND SLATE MERCHANT, FROGMORE STREET, ABERGAVENNY. A WELL'SELECTED STOCK of SPRUCE, MEMEL, ARCHANGEL REDS, PINES, and other DEALS, with SLATE, LATH, CEMENT, CRESS, RED and FIRE BRICK always on Hand. A STEAM SAW kept for the Convenience of Purchasers. NEW GOODSC HEAP DRAPERY. W. LANE, LONDON HOUSE, RAGLAN, BEGS to inform hii numerous Friends and Patrons, he has just returned from London, Manchester, and other Markets, and from his increasing business, has bought largely for cash in every department, thereby enabling him to compete with other first-class houses in the trade, the following will be especially worthy of notice, which, in consequence of the advancing state of the markets, cannot be replaced without a considerable addition in prices. CALICOES AND LONG CLOTHS, RIBBON'S, FLANNELS, FLOWERS AND LACE, SHEETS AND BLANKETS, HOSIERY AND GLOVES, DRESSES IN Gseat YABIETX, BOOTS AND SHOES, MANTLES, READY-MADE CLOTHES, JACKETS, HATS AND CAPS. Black Alpaccas and Coburgs a decided Bargain [ PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Mamhilad House, near Pontypool. T° BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. WM. 'r JL DAYIS, Important Sale of 50 lead of pure-bred Hereford On Thursday, November 5, 1863, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, and a good assortment At the KINGCOED, LLANDENyr, at 12 o'clock at a JTameas,$-c. Noon, the undermentioned TTTILLIAM J. HANDS will hare the honor of FREEHOLD PROPERTY, &c. PATTT wbrni^ngrT0 publl.cTsale the v^uaMe Herd of LOT I.—TWO COTTAGES, GARDEN, and of Mr. HKNRT MOBOAN, who has for many PIG-STYE, comprising more than 40 perches of years been a successful competitor at our Agrioultu- LAND. ral Meegigs. The Sale will take place on the 5th l0t 2.—CARPENTER'S SHOP & ORCHARD, day of NOVEMBER next. and aboufc Half an Acre of IjAND. Every necessary information respecting it and After which will be offered for Sale, the STOCK- order of sale, will be duly advertised, and catalogues IN-TRADE of a Carpenter, and part of his in due time. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Office, Sydenham House, Abergavenny. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. MICHAEL Llangwender Farm, PHILLIPS, <M the PREMISE,, or to tho Parish of Llanishen. — —1— — MONMOUTHSHIRE. Important Sale of 40 Head of well-bred Cattle, ——— 40 Fat Sheep, 10 Horses and Colts, 12 Store T'O BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. WM. Pigs, and a general assortment of Implements. DAYIS, at LLANOVER FARM:, in the parish of WILLIAM J. HANDS will have the pleasure of LLANOVER, VY submitting to PUBLIC COMPETITION, at On Wednesday, October 28th, 1863, the above farm, ELEVEN o'Clock in the Forenoon, the On ednesdayy the 28th day of October, at 12 o'clock, the whole of the valuable and well LIVE & DEAD FARMING STOCK, WHEAT, RAY, &c. selected STOCK of the late Mr. FRANCIS EVANS. Belonging to Mr. WM. TURNER. Particulars and order of sale will be seen in Thirty superior first-class ewes, of the Leicester Catalogues, which are in preparation, and may be and Cotswold breed, 20 yearling ditto, 2 rams, 20 had on application to W. J. H., at his office, ewe lambs> 10 ram iambs; 2 yearling ditto, 10 cows Sydenham House, High Street, Abergavenny. ja calf, 4 heifers, in calf, all to calve in good season; L angwender farm is within one mile of the 4 yearling steers, 5 ditto heifers, 8 steer calves, 2 Raglan Road station, 4 mdes from Usk, and 8 from heifer ditto, 1 yearling bull, 7 very superior cart Monmouth. horses and mares (capital workers), 2 two-year-old Luncheon at 12 o clock business will commence colts, 1 yearling ditto, 2 sucking ditto, I sow and S °oCS P'SS> large feeding ditto, 3 narrow-wheel waggons > looo. (nearly new), I broad-wheel ditto, 2 broad-wheel Garn Vawr Trprlnnnnnlr carts» 1 6Cuffler> turniP and mangold drill, ^xreaunnOCK, patent make\ iron and wood ploughs and harrows, NEAR CAERLEON, MONMOUTHSHIRE. 2 Banbury turnip eutters, sheep troughs aad racks, ————— a quantity of hurdles, turnip scuiners, rollers, long R. HENRY YENNOR is favoured with instruc- and short harness, and Q.o. ditto. Two ricks ofwell- tions to SELL by AUCTION, at the above ended hay, to go off, from 40 to 60 tons; 2 ricks place, 0f -wheat, to go off; a quantity of straw in different On Monday, October 26th, 1863, lots. the whole of the superior Live and Dead After the Sale, will be LET, in suitable lots, 50 FARMT1MO- STnrTT Acres of WHEAT and OAT STUBBLE till the 25th of December next, and 100 acres of MEADOW IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY, HAY, CORN, and PASTURE LAND, in )ne or more lots, till the AND OTHER EFFECTS, expiration of Mr. Turner's taking. the property of the late Mrs. Harris. Three Months Bills for the Hay and Wheat, on THE LIVE STOCK consists of 12 prime and well- approved Security, will be taken. bred young cows, good milkers, and to calve in good As there are many Lots, and the days are getting season; 7 two-year-old steers 2 yearling ditto 2 short, Luncheon will be on the table at Ten, and the yearling heifers; 6 steer calves; 5 heifer ditto; 5 Sale will commence as nearly as possible about prime fat heifers j (the above are all of the Hereford Eleven o'clock in the forenoon. breed, and of excellent quality) powerful cart mare, in foal; 1 four-year-old ditto; 3 strong cart horses Town of USK, County of MONMOUTH. 1 two-year-old cart colt 4 yearling cart colts, three cekbSd &grey°}iorse;^sucking^colt, ^the^same T<> HOTEL KEEPERS and OTHERS. noted horse; yearling cart colt; 2 large store pigs —————— 3 sows with J 8 pigs. rp /—\ -1—»-p -r- -r^i p-ri THE IMPLEMENTS consist of 1 broad wheel waggon, -ca-cj _i_i jzj 3 1 new ditto 4|-inch wheel, 2 broad wheel carts, 2 HRHAT FIRST CLASS FAMILY AND iron ploughs, 2 pairs of harrows, roller, large iron JL COMMERCIAL HOTEL, called the acuffler, double-action turnip cutter, chaff machine ttTWR'F'F *5AT M H N <J » with two knives, nearly new winnowing machine, 2 1 u ft Jj li A L iVl U W O) iron pig troughs, 2 wood ditto, haul rake, long ladder, With the STABLES, COACH-HOUSES, GRANARY, and short ditto, a quantity of pikes, rakes, and shovels, Large and Convenient OFFICES and OUTBUILDINGS, wheelbarrow, a number of old cart wheels, 20 cow together with a very Productive Kitchen and chains, 3 sets of long harness, 2 short ditto, 2 ditto G.o. Pleasure GARDEN attached. saddle and bridle, the usual assortment of dairy The above old-established and well-known Hotel utensils, 2 ricks of prime hay, about 60 tons, to go off has for many years commanded a large and exten- the premises, 1 ditto, about 25 tons, to be consumed sive Business. It is situated in an advantageous on the premises, rick of wheat, about 110 bushels, position in the town, and has just been put into good and about 140 bushels of wheat in the barn; rick of repair. f & barley, about 37 sacks, and rick of oats, about 17 The River Usk abounds with Salmon and Trout, sacks; a quantity of potatoes, and about 90 acres of and the Scenery of the neighbourhood is truly grass, till 2nd February, 1864. delightful, which causes the town to be the resort Refreshments at Eleven o clock. Sale to commence of Anglers and Tourists; and the Hotel is within T „ „ at T^'elve precisely. five minutes walk of the Station on the Coleford, -From purchasers of £ 20 and upwards, Monmouth, TJsk, and Pontypool branch of the West approved bills at two months will be taken. Midland Railway. Auctioneer's Offices, 4 Llanarth Street, Newport For Particulars, address-Mrs. JAMES WILLIAMS, Mon., October 5th, 1863, Bridge Street, Usk, Monmouthshire (private). USK FARMERS' CLUB. President: REGINALD HERBERT, Esq, SUBSCRIBERS His Grace the Duke of R. Bateman, Esq. Ber- Beaufort (for Farm) £ 3 3s. tholey £ } IS. His Honor Judge Fal- W. H.'Nicholl, Esq. £ 1 !.<=. coner E3 Os. E. Lister, Esq. Cefn Ila 42 3b. R. Herbert, Esq., (for H. A. Williams, Esq. £1 is. Nag) £ 5 0s. Rev. Iltyd Nicholl £ 2 2S. G. R. G-reenhow-Relph, Iltvd Nicholl, Esq. £ 2 Os. Esq £ 2 2s. G. W. Nicholl. Esq £ 1 0&. Mrs. Hanbury Leigh. zC2 2s. Major Edmund Herbert £ L Is. Octavius Morgan, Esq. £ 2 2s. Major M'Donnell £ 2 2s. Crawshay Bailey, Esq. £ 2 2s. James BromfleldEsq. £ 2 0s. W. A. Williams, Esq. 91 Is. Mrs. James Williams. £118, H. M. Hawkins, Esq. £ 2 2s. Mr. Dunn £ 1 is. W. R. Stretton, Esq. F,2 2s. Mr. Henry Roberts 10s.6J. C. Prothero Esq Newport 91 Is. Mr. H-Williams (fowls) 108.6J. THE ANNUAL MEETING is fixed to take plaoe JL at LLANCAYO FARM, near Usk, on TUESDAY OCTOBER 27th, 1863, when the following Piizos will be offered for competition. PLOUGHING. For Ploughing Half-an-Acre of Land in the best and most workmanlike manner, within four hours, with a pair of horses, without driver. CHAMPION PRIZES.—Open to All England, to be competed for by Ploughmen who have gained 'first prizes in any year, in the first and second classes. First Prize, £5-Second Prize, £ 3. CLASS 1.—To the Farmer (being a member) or his son. First Prize, £ 3—Second Prize, E2. CLASS 2.—To the Ploughman or Servant of a Member. First Prize £ 3—Second Prize £ 2—Third Prize, £1 10 Fourth Prize, fI-Fifth Prize 10s. CLASS 3.—To the Son or Servant of a Member, under twenty years of age. First Prize, JE1 10s.—Second Prize, £1. Teams to be in the field at 8.30 a.m., when lots will be drawn, and the signal for starting will be given at Nine o'clock. If not more than two compete, the second prize will be withheld, unless the work- manship be commended. Flays to be used, and the Ploughing to be Six inches deep. NEATEST FAEM. CLASS 4.—A Prize of Three Guineas, to the Tenant Farmer who shows the Neatest Farm, and the best kept Fences and Roadways, and displays the greatest Economy in the Management of his Home- stead, especially in the Husbanding and Preparation of Manure. Entrance Fee, 2s. 6d. THATCHING. CLASS 5.—For the best Set and Thatched Ricks, done by a Scn or Servant of a Member of this Club, regard being had to the number of ricks. First Prize, 91 Is.—Second Prize, 10s, 6d. HEDGING. CLASS 6.—For Hedging Three Perches (twenty-one yards) within six hours. First Prize, 2 I-Second Prize, 10s. The Hedging to commence at Eight o'clock on the morning of the Ploughing Match. The Prizes will be withheld unless there are three competitors. PRODUCE. CLASS 7.—A Prize oft5 offered by Reginald Herbert, Esq., for the best four-year-old Nag, by a thorough- bred horse. Open to the County of Monmouth. CLASS 8.-A Prize of One Guinea, to the Farmer's Wife or Daughter who shall exhibit, at Two o'clock on the day of the Ploughing Match, at the Three Salmons Hotel, the best Sample of Butter, (not less than 6 lbs.) The exhibitor must have been in the habit of supplying the Inhabitants of Usk with this Article, either by attending the market or disposing of her goods at private houses. CLASS 9.-A Prize of One Guinea, to the Farmer's Wife or Daughter, who shall, at the same time and place as above, exhibit the best half cwt. of cheese, of her own making. CLASS 10.—A Prize of [Os. to the Farmer's Wife or Daughter, who shall exhibit the best Couple of Fowls for the Table. To be bred and fed by the exhibitor. Notice of Competition for the Neatest Farms and Ricks must be given to Mr. CLARK before 6 p.m. on the Tuesday previous to the Meeting, and for the Ploughing and Hedging before 6 p.m. on the Satur- day previous to the Meeting. The Committee reserves to itself the power of withholding any Prize where the Judges consider there is not sufficient merit. Subscriptions are requested to be forwarded to Mr. CLARK, on or before the 15th of October. The Members and their Friends will dine together at the Three Salmons Hotel, punctually at Four o'clock. Dinner and Dessert, 3s. 6d. Tickets to be had at the bar. J. H. CLARK, HoN. SEC. CROSS KEYS INN, USE. New Benefit Society, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Tradesmen, Labourers, and others, that a NEW BENEFIT SOCIETY is about BEING FORMED at the above Inn. The Stewards and Secretary will meet on the First Saturday in every Month, commencing With SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th 1863. Oct. 22, 1863. DISTRICT INTELLIGEIZCE.