The Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald

STEAM PACKET TABLES. Bristol & Chepstow. Bristol & Newport. •NT u„„ From From From From ivem Bristol. Chepstow. Bristol. Newport. A.M.P M. A.M.P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 2 Monday 8 10| 8 3 Tuesday 8t 11 9t 8f 4 Wednes. 9 11 10J 5Tbursday 3i 9 12N 11 6 Friday 2 If 1 4 7 Saturday.. 1 3t 2t It 9Mcaday 2l 4 3 10 Tuesday 4! 3t 4 11 Wednes 9 6| 12 Thursday 8 6^ 5| 5 13 Friday 10 7 5t 14 Saturday 9 71 6l 16 Monday 8 10§ 8 £ 7t 17 Tuesday 8t 11 9f ■ 9 18 Wednes. 10 11 91 19 Thursday 3 9 •• 12J 11 20 Friday. 2 •• 1 12N 21 Saturday 1 3t 2:1- li 23 Monday 3 3t 3 24 Tuesday 3 5 4 25 Wednes. 9 6 .4^ 26 Thursday 3t 61i; 51 5-k 5i 2 4 4 2 4 27 Friday 10 74 5| 28 Saturday 9 7j 6|- 30 Monday 10 8t 7t

ABERGAVENNY. DUTCH FLOWER ROOTS. UTILLIAM SAUNDERS begs to announce that his new descriptive PRICED LIST of imported W 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 Rooms, Sydenham House, High Street, Abergavenny. W J. HANDS, begs respectfully to announce that he has now on view a LARGE and e WELL-SELECTED STOCK of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, by the first manufacturers, which he is 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. $5$*Address—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 Convenienoe of Purchasers. Clark's Series of Guide Books.—Just Published. "VTO. 1.—CAERPHILLY CASTLE. An historical account of this extensive Ruin, and also of CASTELL COCH, with descriptions of the RHYMNEY YALLEY and CRUMLIN VIADUCTS, with Three steel plates P'ice Sixpence NO. 2.—CARDIFF" and ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD, with Historical Accounts of the Castle, Llandaff Cathedral, &c., with plate of Cardiff Castle Price Sixpence TVTO. 3.—TINTERN ABBEY and the WINDCLIFF. A full description of this splendid Monastic Ruin, and the far-famed scenery between Chepstow and Monmouth, with two views. Price Sixpence NO. 4.—CHEPSTOW and ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD, containing an account of the Objects of Interest to Strangers in the Town, and the Walks in its delightful vicinity, with views of the Railway Bridge and Castle Price Sixpence No 5.—RAGLAN AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD, giving an account of the Ancient state of RAGLAN CASTLE-Life in Raglan in the Feudal Times-The Siege-and full description of the magnifi- cent Ruins, &c—Cefntilla &c—Price with plates, One Shilling. Condensed edition, Sixpence USK and ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD, containing a description of the Castle, Priory, Church, — Charities, Corporation, Walks in the Vicinity, the ancient city of Caerleon, Raglan Castle, &c, with view. Paper covers, One Shilling Cloth, Gilt, One Shilling and Sixpence THE HANDBOOK to MONMOUTHSHIRE and SOUTH WALES, a descriptive and historical Tour from GLOUCESTER to MILFORD; including the Castles, Abbeys, TOWDB, and Interesting Objects within an easy distance of the South Wales and the Coleford, Monmouth and Usk Railways. Price, One Shilling, or with Six steel plates, One Shilling and Sixpence The above may be had of the Booksellers in the several neighbourhoods; at the Railway Book-stands, or post free, from the Publisher, J R CLARK, Usk, for Id extra PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Mamhilad House, near Pontypool. important Sale of 50 head of pure-bred Hereford Cattle, Horses, Pigs, and a good assortment of Implements, Harness, fyc. WILLIAM J. HANDS will have the honor of submitting to public sale the valuable Herd of CATTLE of Mr. HENHY MORGAN, who has for many years been a successful competitor at our Agricultu- ral Meetings. The Sale will lake place on the 5th day of NOVEMBER next. Every necessary information respecting it and order of sale, will be duly advertised, and catalogues in due time. Office, Sydenham House, Abergavenny. MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. WM. DAVIS, On Thursday, November 5, 1863, At the KINGCOED, LI,ANDENNY, at 12 o'clock at Noon, the undermentioned FREEHOLD PROPERTY, &o. LOT I.-TWO COTTAGES, GARDEN, and PIG-STYE, comprising more than 40 perches of LAND. LOT 2.-CARPENTER'S SHOP & ORCHARD, and about Half an Acre of LAND. After which will be offered for Sale, the STOCK- IN-TRADE of a Carpenter, and part of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. MICHAEL PHILLIPS, on the Premises, or to the AUCTIONEER, USK. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Blue Door Farm, Dingestow. Two miles from Raglan. MESSRS. COURT and SON win SELL BY AUCTION, on the premises, On Tuesday, tke 17th day of November, 1863, The whole of the LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK and other Effects of Mrs. Elizabeth Powell, who is giving up business. Particulars-in due course. Auctioneers' Offices, Monmouth. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Great Llanlewith Farm, LLANGATTOCK-VIBON-AVEL. Sale of 27 Head of well-bred HEREFORD CATTLE 80 FAT SHEEP, 7 FAT PIGS, Agricultural Implements, English Oak Hogsheads, and other Effects, which MESSRS. COURT and SON are instructed by Mr. Evan Morgan to SELL by AUCTION, on the premises, On Monday, the 16th day of November, 1863. Particulars in future advertisements and handbills. TO EVERY ONE possessing a GARDEN.—The COTTAGERS' KATCHEN, FRUIT, AND FLOWER GABDEN. Price only One Skilling; or post free for 14 stamps. Bold by J. H. CLARK, Bookseller, Usk. TO PARISH OFFICERS.—Surveyors' and Over- seers' Rate and Check Books, in accordance with the Act, may be had of J. H. CLARK, Bookseller. Usk. CROSS KEYS INN, USK. 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. MONMOUTHSHIRE. ¡;"ih./t>II-¡' Usk District of Turnpike Roads. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Tolls arising at the several Toll-gates, Bars, and Chains, erected and put up on this District of Roads, called or known by the names of the Bridge, Porthycarne, Castle Parade, Four Ash, and Pontsampit Gates, together with the Court Blethm, Monkswood, Clytha, Pont-pill, and Raglan Bars, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best bidder or bidders, either in one lot or in such parcels or lots as the trustees may determine on, at the TOWN HALL, in USK, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of NOVEMBER next, at twelve o'clock at noon, in the manner directed by the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, For Regulating Turnpike Roads," which tolls produced last year the clear sum of zC706, and will be put up at that sum. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must at the same time pay down a deposit of X10 per cent. on the amount at which the tolls may be let, which will be held in reserve until the end of the year, and give security with sufficient sureties, to the satisfac- tion of the trustees, for the payment of the remainder of the rent monthly, or in such other proportions as shall be directed by the trustees, and also pay the expense of the contract note and stamps, as shall be agreed or determined on at the time of letting J. KEATS, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Roads. Dated this 28th day of October, 1863. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Chepstow and Abergavenny District of Roads. (SHlRENEWTON BRANCH). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tolls arising at the Toll Gates upon this Branch of Road, called or known by the names of the Llangwm and Shirenewton Gates, Bars, and Chains, will be LET BY AUCTION, to the best bidder in one lot, at the TOWN HALL, in USK, on WEDNESDAY the 25th day of NOVEMBER next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, in the manner directed by the Act passed in the third year of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, "For Regulating Turnpike Roads," which tolls produced last year the clear sum ofj6141, and will be put up at that sum. Who- ever happens to be the best bidder must at the same time pay down a deposit of jElO per cent. on the amount at which the tolls may be let, and give security with sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of the trustees of the said turnpike road, for payment of the remainder of the rent monthly, or in such pro- portions as shall be directed by the trustees, and also pay the expense of the contract note and stamps, as shall be agreed or determined on at the time of letting. J. KEATS, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Roads. Dated this 28th day of October, 1863 TO TAILORS.—WANTED, two good Workmen —Apply to Messrs. WATERS and SON, Usk. Usk Cricket Club. THE CLOSING MEETING for the season, of the above Club, will take place at the King's Head Inn, on SATURDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, at 8 o'clock in the evening. It is requested that all persons in- terested in the affairs of the club will attend, and those subscribers who have not yet paid their sub- scriptions, will oblige by handing the amount to Mr. W. H. Clark, on or before the above-named day. G. F. WADDINGTON, RON. SEC. Usk, October 29, 1863.

DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE. BRISTOL BANKRUPTCY COURT.-OCT. 26.-Re D. Wil- liams, Abersychan, overlooker of navigators.—Mr. H. Brittan, Crown solicitor, offered no opposition, and the bankrupt passed his last examination, and was granted an order of discharge. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—On Friday afternoon, as a London and North Western train was proceeding as usual from Hereford to Newport, it left the rails between the Tram Inn and St. Devereux stations. As soon as Mr. Brown, the guard in charge of the train, felt that something was wrong, he went to apply his break, but whilst in the act, a large coupling chain, suspended from a part of the van, struck him as it swung to and fro with the movements of the van on the rough road, and broke it. The engine ran into the ditch, throwing the tender across the line, and the third class carriage next to the tender was also upset, lying on its side across both the up and down lines. Although, of course, the whole of the passengers were; violently shaken none of them sustained any serious injury. The trafflc was impeded for several hours, but the line was cleared in time for the passing of the last passenger train from Worcester to Newport. A first-class Passenger," writing to the TIMES in reference to this accident, says, "Haying had considerable experience in these matters I examined the road. I was one of the first out of the train, and had an opportunity of doing so before the marks had been obliterated, and from its state I am only surprised that these accidents are not of more frequent occurrence. I should be sorry to be responsible for the safety of an engine and train travelling over the place at a greater speed than about 15 miles an hour." In the former part of his letter, he says that at the time the accident occurred the train was running at about from 30 to 35 miles an hour.

BLAENAVON. INQUEST.—On Saturday last, an inquest was held at the Railway inn, before E. Batt, Esq., coroner, on the body of Jane Davies, aged 53. Henry Davies, deposed- I am husband of deceased, and am occupied as ostler to one of the contractors; at half-past three on Friday morn- ing, my wife called cue to go to my work; I left her in bed and returned about half-past six. when I found her quite dead; she has been in a weak state of health for several years. Verdict-Died by the Visitation of God.

CAERLEON. WESLEYAN MISSIONS.—On Sunday last, a sermon was preached in the Wesleyan chapel, in this town, by the Rev. J. Williams, Baptist minister, of Pontheer, on behalf of the Foreign Missions of the Wesleyans; and on Monday evening, a public meeting was held on the same behalf. The Rev. J. Noel, of Newport, opened the meeting by prayer, and called upon Mr. Wansborough, of Newport, to preside over the meeting. The Rev. W. Spilsbury read the report for the past year, which stated that the amount subscribed and collected at Caerleon was £1 13s. The Revs. J. Noel and Spilsbury then addressed the meeting at great length, and at the close collections were received amounting to rather more than the previous year.

CWMCARVAN. PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION.—A new lodge, desig. nated the Loyal Cwmcarvan," (188), in connection with this very excellent and popular institution, was opened in this locality, on Wednesday sennight, at the New Inn public-house, kept by Mr. Thomas Jones. The initiatory ceremony was duly performed by P.G.M. James Hall, D.P.G.M. Henry Lloyd, and C.S. Henry Thomas, officers of the Pontypool district branch of the Order. A number of very respectable members were enrolled during the day, and the prospects of the new lodge augur well for perma- nent success, the names of several influential persons in the neighbourhood being on the list of candidates for mem- bership. The praiseworthy principles upon which the Philanthropic Order is founded, together with the superior character of the rules by which it is governed, strongly recommend the "Loyal Cwmcarvan" to the attention of the working-men of the neighbourhood who would wish to provide for the exigencies arising from sickness, old age, and death, and also to the patronage of those who hold a higher position in the social scale, and are solicitous to promote provident habits among their more humble neighbours. A dinner was provided for the occasion,which was both bountiful and excellent, consisting of a variety of substantial viands, for the preparation of which, the respected hostess received the most complimentary acknow- ledgements from the company.

ABERGAVENNY. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, before the Hon. W. P. RODNEY, and Rev. JAMES FARQUHAB. APPLICATION PCR SURETIES OF THE PEACH.—Sarah Williams, Llanvetherine, solicited the magistrates to bind Mary Sayce over to keep the peace towards her children, whom she had threatened in such a manner as to render them in bodily fear. It seemed that the parties were neighbours, and that the defendant had been provoked in consequence of complainant's children; stirring up and making dirty the water of a pool which she (the defendant) was going to use. The defendant denied that she had threatened the children, adding that this charge had been entered against her in consequence of spite, she having some time ago summoned the husband of complainant. Upon promising not to molest the complainant's children, the defen- dant was discharged with a reprimand. A FIGHT.-Cornelius Phinn, Abergavenny,was charged with having committed a breach of the peace. From the evi- dence of a police constable, it seemed that the defendant, who was drunk at the time, was seen in a fighting attitude in a public-house. The man with whom he was fighting rescued the defendant, but he was subsequently apprehended. The defen- dant, who has frequently figured in the dock on similar charges, was further charged with having, on Sunday morning, been drunk and riotous in Tudor street. In answer to the bench, Mr. Hoskins (defendant's master) gave his servant a good char- acter for steadiness and sobriety while at his work, upon which the bench mulcted him in the mitigated penalty of 5s., admon- ishing him as to his future conduct. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE.—Edwin Watkins and David Roberts were charged with rescuing the last defendant from the custody of the police. P.O. Dunn said that the defendants had forcibly attempted to rescue Phinn from him. an effort in which they subsequently succeeded. He (the police officer) pulled out his staff, but this increased the ire of the defendants, who com. menced a violent assault upon him, his hat being smashed and his coat torn in the struggle. The defendants, who axe related to Phinn, denied the charge, but the magistrates con- sidered the case made out, and looked upon it as one of a serious character. Supt. Freeman remarked that it was one of the worst rows that had taken place in Tudor-street for a long period. He did not see the assault, but the person who commu- nicated the intelligence of it to him, said, "There's a policeman being killed in Tudor-street." Upon arriving at the spot, he (the Superintendent) found that a mob of about two hundred persons had congregated together. The defendants were ad- monished, and fined 10s. each. STEALING STOCKINGs.-George Pearce, John Hayes, and Herbert Morgan, tramps, were charged with stealing a pair of stockings, the property of Mary Phillips, of Govilon. From the evidence it seemed that while prosecutor was at a neigh- bour's house, the prisoners carried away the property named. She communicated the circumstance to the police, the result being that the prisoners were apprehended on Wednesday, at Gilwern, when, in answer to the police, they said they were on the look-out for work, and that they were going to Tredegar. The officer accompanied them to that place, when he charged them with the offence. They said, in reply, that they knew nothing of it. The police officer, however, searched them, and. the stockings now produced, and which the prosecutrix had identified, were found on them. The prisoners were sentenced to six months hard labor each. POACHING.—David Evans, charged with trespassing in pursuit of game, on lands the property of W. W. Manning, Esq., of Coalbrook Park, was fined 20s., or, in default, 21 days haid labour. (Other District Intelligence (In 8th page),