The Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald

DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE HUNT CLUB. ENTERTAINMENT AT RAGLAN CASTLE. It will be remembered that at the annual meeting of the TTsk Farmer's Ciub, in October last, Major Stretton, the worthy Master of the Monmouthshire Hunt Club, pledged himself to give to the families of the farmers over whose lands the ciub hunted, during the then ensuing summer, what lie humorously designated—"Such a 'flare-up'at Raglan Castle as they had never had before,"—expressing at the same time a hope that it would put a stop to what was known as the "Chicken Relief." As may be imagined, such a promise as this, and coming from such a quarter, gave birth to longing expectations in the minds of the younger members of the families referred to, and with juvenile impatience they watched the summer months pass one by one away without hearing anything of their pro- mised treatindeed, some, whose patience had become exhausted, even went so far n. to aver that the promise itself was of that evanescent character often attributed to after- linner utterances,-but those of older growth who had a better knowledge of the character of the man who had uttered the promise, knew right well that the gallant Major would be as good as his word, and that the delay was due to some good and sufficient reason. And such proved to be the case, for during the past fortnight cards of invitation had been flying broadcast, we may almost say, over the country, fixing the gathering for Thursday last, on which day, at five o'clock, about 300 of the invited guests assembled within the ivy-mantled walls of Raglan Castle to partake of the hospitality of the Hunt Club, in the shape of a sumptuous dinner-excellently well served-upby Mrs. E Iwards, of the Beaufort Arms, Raglan,—and a ball after. wards in the commodious tent belonging to the Archery Ciub. The weather was exceedingly propitious, and the arrangements for the enjoyment of the company being complete, there were few amongst those present, we ima- gine, but will readily admit that the promise so ex- pressively made by the gallant Master of the Hunt was realizpd to the letter. Major Stretton was assisted in the arduous duties connected with making arrangements for so large a party by a committee composed of Major M'Donnell, the Hon. J. F. Clifford-Butler, Major Rolls, and Mr. Capel Hanbury Williams, and also by some other friends, several ladies coming forward with willing hands, to lend assistance, no- ticeable among whom were Miss De Winton, Miss Herbert (Olytha), and Miss Van, who decorated the dancing tent most artistically. Major Stretton presided at the dinner, and amongst those present were the Hon. Godfrev Morgan, M.P., Mr. Ciirre (Itton), Mr. Capel H anbury Williams, Captain John Wheeley, Mr. E. Wheeley, Mr. F. C. Batt, Major M'Don- nell, Mr. A. D. Berrington (High Sheriff), the R«v. A. M. Wyatt, Mr. Crawshay Bailey, jun., Mr. Hamilton, (Hil. stone), Mr. Henrj Yeomans, Lieutenant-Colonel Roden, Mr. Nelmes (Pembridge Castle), &c., &c. Upon, the removal of the cloths the Chairman gave in suc- cession the usual loyal toasts, and afterwards, "The Army, Ifavy, and Old England's Volunteers." Major M'Donnell responded oa behalf of the Militia, ob- serving; that the members of 'that branch of the service were hunters to the back-bone. Lieut.-Col. Roden briefly acknow- ledged the compliment ou the part of the Volunteers. The Chairman next gave in eulogistic terms, The health of His Grace the Duke of Beaufort," observing that whether they looked upon him as the father of his family, as the father of his district, as a master of a pack of fox-hounds, or as a man running his horses—(laughter)—in the manner to win, where "would they find an equal to His Grace the Duke of Beaufort lIe (the speaker) had had the pleasure ever since he was a lad of knowing the Duke he knew his father, and his grandfather, and he could safely say, that if they searched England through, they would find in no county such a duke as Monmouthshire could boast of. He had always found His Grace ready to sup- port them, whether in their races, in their fox-hunting, or in their agricultural associations, or even in their salmon fishing. In. fact, he had never applied to the Duke without finding his purse open; and when he told him the other day that he was about, in conjunction with his Hunt, to give a party to the Iriends of the Hunt,—the farmers of the district,—His Grace immediately placed the Castle at his disposal. Some of the company had partaken of Hit; Grace's buck; he himself had, and he thought abetter buck never'came out of a park. When he (Major 8tretton) solicited the Duke to throw open the Castle on this occasion, he said, "To be sure, and I will send you a buck or two, if you like." He (the speaker) would say no more, but hoped the company would join with him in drinking the Duke's health with three times three, and make the old walls of the Castle rock again" with the enthusiasm of their plaudits. (Tremendous cheering). The Rev. A. M. Wyatt, vicar of Raglan, acknowledged the toast, and in doing so, entered into some interesting particulars connected with the history of Raglan Castle from the time of its coming into the possession of the Beaufort family in 1515. The rev. gentleman, in conclusion, paid a high tribute to the very many excellent attributes of the present owner of the Castle, and called upon the company to join him in wishing long life and happiness, here and hereafter, to the Duke of Beau- fort. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Haines (Hanrothat)' gave the toast of the evening, The health of Major Stretton, and the members of the Monmouth- shire Hunt." The speaker characterised the members of the Hunt as. affable and approachable gentlemen, ever ready to ex- change the first word of mutual intercom se with their followers. The Chairman thanked the company with all his heart for the hearty way in which they had drunk the health of those members of his club who had joined him in giving this little party. He then explained, at some length, that the Hunt pro- posed entertaining, on some future occasion, those farmers and their families who could not on this occasion be entertained and concluded by expressing the pleasure he had experienced in meeting those who had assembled together that day. (Ap- plause). Other toasts followed, and the younger portion of the party afterwards adjourned to the Archery tent, where dancing was indulged in until early morn to the strains of the Monmouth- shire Militia Band.

Monmouth Eaces. SECOND DAY-FRIDAY, SECOND BEAUFORT BIENNIAL STAKES. Of 10 sovs. each, the first year, with 1:50 added, for foals of 1863; colts, 8st. lOibs.; fillies and geldings, 8st. 7Ib-3.; untried horses or mares allowed 31bs. Horses that 'have started three times and never won allowed 5lbs. Winners of 200 sovs. to carry 3lbs. extra. Three-quarters of a mile. (15 subs,) Mr. J. Meredyth's Mother of Pearl, 8st. 71b Payne 1 Mr. J. B. Starky's Matilda, 8st. 21b Page 2 .Lord Coventry's CotiUon, 8st. 41b. (31b) .J. Adams 3 Mr. J. B. Starky's Beckhampton, Sst. 51bs Clements 4 letting 2 to 1 on Mother of Pearl; 3 to 1 against Matilda and Cotillon. Matilda made the running, waited on by Co- tillon and the favorite, the latter of whom rushed to the front ou nearing-home, and won by a length; two lengths between second and third. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE STAKES Of 10 sovs. each, 5 It., and 3 if declared, with 250 added. Winners of £ 100 to carry 5lbs. extra. The winner to pay ZCIO to the fund. One mile and seven furlongs, (14 subs., 8 of whom paid 3 sovs. each). Mr. E. Brayley's Trapeze, 3 yrs., 7st. lOlbs. Murray 1 ilri Cartwright's Princess of Wales, 3 yrs., 6st. 131b.Sopp 2 The Duke of Beaufort's Black Itock, 4 yrs,, 8st. lib.Cannon 3 Betting: 6 to 4 on Black Rock; 3 to 1 against each of the others. Princess of Wales took the lead at starting, but was quickly displaced by Trapeze, who shot away from the others, and was not touched until nearing home, when, however, a guod finish was spoiled by Princess of Wales and Black Rpck stumbling, leaving Mr. Brayley's horse an easy winner by six lengths; three lengths separated second and third. THE LADIES' PLATE. A handicap for all ages of E60, given by the Ladies of Monmouthshire and neighbourhood. Winners olbs. extra. One mile one furlong. J £ r. Carlisle's Allow Me, 5 yrs., 7st. 121bs .Clement 1 Mr. Bttllinger's ch. f. Aline, 3 yrs., 6st. 91b Kay 2 Mr. E. Brayley's Antoinette, 4 yrs., Sst. 41bs Cannon 3 Mr. Adams Manchester, 5 yrs., 8st. 31bs Page 4 Mr. James Turner's Reintrid, 3 yrs., 6st. 121bs .Gray 5 i Betting 5 to 4 against Antoinette; 5 to 2 against Aline 9 to 2 against Manchester, 5 to 1 against Reinfrid, and 7 to 1 against Allow Me. Antoinette and Manchester made the run- ning until the run home, when Aline and Allow Ma went to the front, and, after a sharp contest, the latter won by half a length,' tae third horse being a length behind. THE WYE STAKES Of 5 sovs. each, and 25 sovs. added;; 2 years old, 7st. 2!bs.; three, 9st.; four, lOst.; five, six and aged, lOst. 41bs the winner to be sold for £ 120; if entered to be sold for .S80,ai!(jw(-do)bs; if for £ 40, lOlbs.; if for £ 20, 161bs. mares and geldings allowed 3lbs.; horses that have started twice without winning allowed 31bs.; a winner of a stake of the value of 50 sovs. to carry olbs. and of 100 sovs. 7ibs. extra. Six furlongs. Mr. R. Herbert's Danaus, 4 yrs., 9st. (£20) Rudd 1 Mr. G. Morgan's Melbourne Mary, 3 yrs, 7st. 91b.( £ 20).Sopp 2 Betting 6 to 4 on Danaus. Melbourne Mary went off with a good lead, but she shortly afterwards bolted, and although she was brought round very quickly her chance was gone. Won. by ten lengths. The winner was sold to Mr. Gwynue Holford for sixty guineas. THE BOROUGH MEMBER'S PLATE. A handicap of 3 sovs. each, 1 forfeit to go to the fund, with £ 20 added by C. Bailey, Esq., M.P. Gentlemen riders, professionals 71bs. extra. One mile one furlong. Mr. E. Brayley's Trapeze. 3 yrs., lOst. 101b.Mr.Wilkinson 1 Mr. T. V. Morgan's The Plover, 5 yrs., 12st. 31bs.Goater 2 Mr. Carlisle's Allow Me, 5 vrs., list Mr. Scobell 3 Mr. J. F. Rowland's Desiree, lOst Mr. Halford 4 Mr. Payne's Dulcimer, 3 yrs., 9st. 121bs.Mr. A. Williams 5 Mr. Thomas's Laura Dear, lOst. 31bs Treen 6 Betting 9 to 4 against Trapeze, 7 to 2 against'Allow Me, and 4 to 1 against The Plover. The Plover got away with a good lead, and the first to collar him was Desiree he, how- ever, did not hold the running long, and the favorite coraius up, a hard struggle took place between him and The PIOTBT resulting in the latter being beaten by a neck. THE SOMERSET PLATE Of 5 sovs. each, 2 ft. to go to the fund, with 50 sovs. added i for 2 years old, 6st. 71bs.; 3 years old, 8sfc.; 4 years old' 8st. lOibs.; 5, 6, and aged, 9st. 21bs.; mares and geldings allowed 31bs.; a winner of 100 sovs. 5ibs.; twice, or 20(1 allowed 31bs.; a winner of 100 sovs. 5ibs.; twice, or 20(1 sovs., 7ibs. extra; horses having started twice without winning allowed 51bs., thrice, 9lbs. Five furlongs. Duke of Beaufort's Crytheia, 4 yrs, 9st. (inc. 71b. ex.) Cannon 1 Mr. W. Stebbmgs' Shrapnell, 3 vrs., Sst.7lbs. Gray 2 Captain King's Gem of the Sea, 5 yrs., 9st. 91bs.Goater 3 Betting: Even on Shrapnell, and 6 to 4 against Crytheia. Crytheia went away with the lead, but was deposed by the fa- vorite, who held the running all round, until a few yards from home, where he was collared by the Duke's filly, who beat him by a neck.

USK. HARVEST SERVICB.—On Thursday evening a harvest thanksgiving service was held in the parish church. The sermon, which was a most suitable one, was preached by the Rev, Bury Capel, vicar of Abergavenny, from Psalms, cvii, 5 and 9. The choral part of the service was well. adapted to the occasion, and was performed with good effect. The thanks-offerings, which were gathered during the sinking of the last hymn, amounted to 93 10s., the balance of which sum, after payment of expenses, it is in. tended to devote to the funds of the Infant School. Usu GAS COMPANY.—On Thursday sennight, a speeial meeting of the directors of this Company was held at the Works, having been convened for the purpose of appointing a person to fill the office of secretary, rendered vacant by the decease of Mr. Granville Waddington. There were only two candidates, viz.: Mr. James Keats, proposed by Mr. John Edwards, and seconded by Mr. Richardson; and Mr. Henry C. Griffin, proposed by Mr. James Jones, and seconded by Mr. Charles Stockham. Upon the votes being tukeu. there appeared for Mr. Keats 5, and for Mr. Griffin 4. Mr. Keats was therefore duly elected to the office. USK AND PONTYPOOL HIGHWAY BOARD. A meeting of this Board was held at the Town Hall, on the 20th inst., there being present-Mr. Thomas Wat. kins (chairman), E. Lister, Esq., and Messrs. E. Price, W. Price, D. Moseley, John Howells, W. Gwatkin, and W. Herbert. The minutes of the last meeting having been read over and confirmed, Mrs. Lewis was heard, relative to a notice that had been served upon her for the removal of an en- croachment near Green Meadow farm, in the parish of Llanbaddock, and she promised that the fence between the road and the house in question should be taken down. A committee was appointed, consisting of the Chair- man, and Vice-Chairman, G. R. Greenhow-Relph, Esq., and Messrs. John Morgan, J. Lane, Edward Price, Wm. Price, W. Gwatkin, W. Harris, and W. Cadle,-to receive plans and estimates, and obtain tenders for the widening of the road in the parish of Llanvair Kilgeddin, as ordered at the last meeting, with instructions to lay tne same be- fore the next meeting of the Board. A communication from Lord Llanover was read, with reference to the state of a road in the parish of Goytre, and the Surveyor was directed to attend to the repair of the road in question, and also to see that the branches of trees overhanging the same be lopped" when the proper time arrived. A letter from Mr. Robert Dyer was read, with reference to a road which formerly led from the rock at Llanbad. dock to the Glascoed, and part of which, the writer com- plained, had been enclosed, whereby the communication with the Pettingal lands, in the parish of Glascoed, had been cut off. The consideration of the matter, was post- poned to the next meeting, it being ordered that the parish map should then be produced. The Surveyor was ordered to serve notices, at the proper time, for the cutting of such hedges and trees as required it within the district; and he was further instructed to give notice for the removal of an encroachment near the Yew Tree Cottages at Llanbaddock, and to take steps for the prevention of the water flowing from the Mardy hill on to the road in the parish of Llangeyiew. The Clerk reported that orders had been obtained for contributions towards the repair of the Chepstow and Abergavenny district of turnpike roads (Shirenewton branch) as follows: Gwernesney, t6 Os. 6d.; Llangwm Ucha, £ 17 10s. lOd.; and Liangwm Igha,95 15s. 3d. The Clerk was directed to apply for the immediate pay. ment of the call made upon the parishes within the dis- trict, on the 9th of June last, and to enforce payment if necessary. The matter of the removal of the gates on the Pcnystare road, in the parish of Goytre, was adjourned for further consideration. A communication from Mr. Greenhow-Relph was read, in which he suggested that the whole question of the drainage of the town of Lsk should be considered before any expense be incurred in the matter. Mr. Relph fur- ther suggested that there should be a general outlet into the river below the town, instead of as at present near the bridge and the Royal Oak inn. In reference to this matter the Surveyor was ordered to take no turther steps at pre- sent towards the re-construction of the drain in Walker- street. The Surveyor was directed to fix stench traps toth# drains in TT-k where necessary, and also to make enquiries as to the consent of parties to allow a main sewer to be made through the land below the town. After some routine business the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday, the 4th of October.

TRELLECK. NEw SABBATH SCHOOL.—On Sunday last a gathering of the teachers and children connected with the sabbath school recently established in connexion with the Bible Christian denomination, took place in the Ebenezer Chapel, when, after an instructive address had been delivered by the pastor, the Rev. J. Hicks, several selections of poetry and dialogue were recited by the children in a manner that called forth the unqualified approbation of the assembly, which was somewhat numerous. On Monday evening the scholars were treated with tea, cake, &c., in which they were joined by several friends. The repast was very nicely got up by Mrs. and Miss Lake, and Mrs. Jordan, and the room was prettily decorated. After the trays had been removed, the children gave several recitations in a very creditable manner, and an exceedingly pleasant gathering was brought to a close by the singing of a hymn, and prayer, offered up by Mr. Rogers, jun;

DEVAUDEN. TEA MEETING.—On Tuesday last a tea meeting of a highly interesting character took place at the Wesleyan Chapel, Devauden Green, and was numerously attended. In the afternoon, divine service was held, when an impres- sive sermon was preached by the Rev. — Calladine, pastor of the Chepstow, circuit, from Zdchariah iv, 6, to an at- tentive congregation. At the close of the service about 100 persons sat down to a liberal tea, and a public meeting was opened at half-past 6 o'clock, presided over by the pastor. The proceedings were commenced with singing and prayer, after which Mr. F. Davies, of Wolvesnewton, delivered an address, and was followed by Mr. Jordan, of Kilgwrrwg. Mr. Croker, of the Gaer Hill, in answer to the call of the Chairman, addressed the meeting in a fer- vent manner, after which the Chairman offered a few re-1 marks, and the proceedings were brought to a close by ] prayer. • „

LLANTILLIOCROSSENNY. A TREAT.—On Tuesday lust the Llantillio church choir, together with the children of the Sunday school, to the number of about sixty, were treated by Colonel and Mrs. Morgan Clifford with a. pleasure trip to Raglan Cas. tie. After exploring, every part of the noble ruins, the party was supplied within the Castle walls with a substan- tial dinner, provided in a very liberal and satisfactory man- ner by Mrs. Edwards, of the Beaufort Arms Hotel, and it was pleasant to observe the earnest and hearty way in which tha recipients—the juveriite portion especially-did justic3 to the good things set before them. When all had sufficiently partak#n of the repast, and joined with loud acclaim in wishing health and long life to the Colonel and Mrs. Clifford, who kindly honoured the party with their presence, they engaged in the various sports and amuse- ments provided until evening drew on. Plum cake was then again liberally distributed, and all-left old Raglan's halls.and towers for their homes, having most assuredly— the majoritythem at least—enjoyed the greatest treat and happiest day of their lives.

MONMOUTH. FATAL ACCIDENT,—An inquest was held at the Union Workhouse, on Saturday last, before E. D. Batt, Esq., and a respectable jury, touching the death of a pauper lad named Edwin Beach, aged eleven years. The evidence adduced went to shew that the guardians had a piece of garden ground near the gaol, whither the deceased and two other lads, together with three old men, were sent, on the previous Thursday morning, to raise potatoes. The boys were engaged in conveying the potatoes on a truck to the bouse, when, in descending the "gaol pitch," the truck being too heavily laden for their strength over-ran them, and the deceased, who was dragging in front of the truck, was knocked down, and so-injured that he died on the fallowing morning at three o'clock; Mr. Woolletfc, surgeon of the Union, stated that the cause of death was concussion of the brain; andAtbe jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death." It appeared that the Industrian, or over-looker, being ill at the time, there was no one to superintend the paupers in the field, and the lads asked one of the men to help them down the pitch, but he re- fused—otherwise the accident might have been prevented. The jury added to their verdict a recommendation that a man should always be in attendance to assist the boys in bringing the produce from the garden. TnB RACES.—There was not a single case which called for magisterial investigation during the two day's racing last week,—no fighting, and very little drunkenness;— neither was there a single case of robbery reported to the police^ whose activity—under the orders of Supt. Wheeldon ,-in maintaining order on the ground was highly com- mendable, more especially so as the-force engaged was very limited. Apropos of the'racM. we may mention that the farmers of the neighbourhood have stated their intention of establishing, at the next meeting, a scurry stakes, at catch weights, open to the county only. ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday sennight, a man named Harris, whilst riding on the shafts of a cart he was driving between Staunton and Coleford, over. balanced himself, and falling to the ground, the cart Which was going at a shurp rate—passed over him, break. ing both his legs, Upou his being discovered on the road, he was removed to the next 'dwelling, and the services of a medical gentleman were obtained, hut all the efforts made to save his life proved unavailing, for he expired on the following day. BOROUGH POLICE COURT, FRIDAY, before THO MATOR and Dr. WILLIS. A DKSF.RTBR. —.Tohn Chambers was charged with having de- serted from the Monmouth Militia, by not presenting himself at the training in May last. He admitted the offence, and was fined 40s., with 3! lid. expenses, which he paid. SATURDAY, before Alderma,n GOSLING. VIOT,ENT ASSAULT.—William Lichfield, tinman, Monmouth, was charged with having violently assaulted a man named Kerr, a currier. P.C. Cox gave evidence, and applied for a remand until Thursday. It appeared the parties had been drinking together at the Masons' Arms inn, and on their going home, between two and three o'clock in the morning, a dispute arose between them in Harper's Yard, where both re- side, when the defendant armed himself with a pair of tongs. which he held with both hands, and struck complainant vio- lently across the head, causing the blood to flow profusely, and breaking the tongs with the force of the blow. P.C's. Cox and Dew were attracted to the spot, and after considerable difficulty, they apprehended the defendant in his mother's house, the door of which they were obliged to force open to secure him. Defendant was bound over to appear on Thursday in two sure- ties of jEa each.

GARNDIFFAITH. ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunday and Monday tast a series of special services inconnexion with the Independent Church in this place, were held at Sardis Chapel, and the attendance. at all the meetings was very large. On Sun- day, six sermons were preached, in Welsh and English, by the Revs. J. M. Davies, Maesycwmwr; Stephen Price (Baptist), Abersychan; and T. Griffiths, Blaerialvon,-tho latter delivering an excellent and teliing discourse upon "The Resurrection." On Monday, two services were held and sermons preached by the Revs. J. M. Davies, T. Grif- fitbs, D. Evans, Blaenavon; and J. Davies, of Cardiff. Collections were made, at all the services, in aid of the chapel fund. On Monday evening, the Rev. J. Davies, of Cardiff, lectured upon the late Edmund Jones-the Old Prophet of Pontypool.. The Rev. D. Evans, Blaenavon, presided. The audience, estimated at .nearly 500 people, testified their approbation of the lecture by frequent and hearty applause, and.the subject was well and interest-' ingly handled. The. narrative of the odditit-s of the pro. phet, his unboanded libetality, his iaith in obtaining the necessaries of life, when his open honel bad bestowed on? the poor all his stipend, and the correctness of his pro- phecies on the weather and other matters, rendered the lecture throughout of great.interest, and a comparison of the place and times in which the prophet lived and the present, strongly illustrated the changes worked by time,

poirrrpooL. CniC.KET.-A friendly game of cricket was played on Monday last, between the Pontypool. and Pontymoile clubs, on the ground of the latter, who were victorious by three ruiis-the game being decided by tbe first innings, there not being time to complete the innings. The tol- lowing are the total scores:— Pontypool, 1st innings—3a j Pontymoile, 1st illuingS-42 11 2ud 11 73 [ SIGNOR ANTONIO.—This wonderful illusionist gave his popular entertainment on the night of Monday last, at the Town Hall, to a rather limited audience. The per- formances were of a truly wonderful character, TOWN HALL, SATURDAY, before H. M. KENNAKD, Esq., and JOHN THOMPSON, Esq. TRESPASS NOT THEFT.—James Blackman was charged with having stolen a dog, the property of Morris Stephens. It seemed that defendant took the dog away from prosecu- tor's house in an open manner, alleging that it belonged to a person named Evan James, to whom he was going to take it. As there appeared to be some doubt as to defen. dant's intention, the Bench gave him the benefit of it, and let him off on his paying 203., including costs, for trespass. LANDLORD AND TENANT.—Elizabeth Lewis, alias Bet o' th* Butland," was charged with haviDgcomuJitteda tres- pass on the property of Mr. John Morgan, Little Mill, at Mamhilad. Mr. Alexander Edwards appeared for com- piainant. and Mr. Greenway for defendant. it, appeared that complainant had obtained possession of the property in question, which formerly belonged to the husband of defendant, who, with her daughters, had sought several opportunities by which to annoy complainant, by driving his man and horses from a field when about to plough it. and other means. Upon obtaining possession of the house and buildings, complainant consented at the earnest en- treaties of defendant, to allow her to retain possession of a detached building, or brew-house, until she had finished the preparation and removal of some beer, when she or some of the family, broke the lock of the house, and took pos- session of it. On the question of legal possession being raised, complainant said be ilad,possession given him by a process from the Usk Oounty Court, and added that it was no use shewing defendant any indulgence, as she and her family were the most lawless creatures in the world, and nothing but the strong arm of the law would bring them to a sense of duty. They had made a violent trespass on his property, and he looked to the Bench to grant him jus- tice. The case was adjourned for a week. IMPUDENT TjiE-FT.—A. young fellow, who had the ap- pearance of a navvy," and gave the name of William Hawk, was charged, on remand, with having stolen four meat faggots, the property of John Lloyd, pork butcher, Pontypool. Having been informed of the theft, prosecutor taxed prisoner with it in the street, whereupon the latter threw the faggots on the ground, and trampled on them. Defendant had been in custody on remand a week, and the Bench considered that a sufficient punishment to meet the justice of the case, and discharged the prisoner with a caution. THE WIFE-WOUNDING CASE AGAIN.—Thomas Michael who has been so frequently remanded ou a charge of seri- ously injuring his wife, at Llanhilleth^in the month of June last, and particulars of which case have appeared in our columns more than once, was again brought up. Mr. Greenway, who appeared for defendant, urged that the case should be amicably settled, inasmuch as the parties had lived together for 26 years, and he suggested that they should go and live together again; be further argued that the injuries had been caused by the woman falling against a table laden with crockery, or the falling of the same on top of her, and that the quarrelling between the parties had been brought about by the children of complainant by a former marriage. The Chairman addressed the prisoner at length on the serious nature of the charge, and added that Mr. Greenway had made out as good a case for him as he could, under the circumstances. He was convicted in the penalty of 210, or, in default, two months imprison- ment. SETTLED,—Edward Johns was charged by Margaret Jones with having assaulted her, at Blaenavon. Mr. Alexander Edwards appeared for complainant, and Mr. Greenway for defendant. The case had been adjourned from time to time, owing to the illness of one of the parties, and at the suggestion of Mr. Greenway, it was now dis- posed of by defendant paying the costs. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—John Neale pleaded guilty to a charge of having assaulted P. C. Lewis, whilst in the discharge of his duty, in George Street, Pontypool, by striking and kicking him. The Bench stated its deter- minatiun to protect the police in the discharge of their duty, and ordered defendant to pay d65, or suffer two months imprisonment in default. PETTY THEFT.—James Weeks appeared on remand. charged with having stolen a deal plank, the property of Richard Griffiths, of Blaenavon. The prisoner admitted that he took the property while under the influence of drink, and he was committed for 14 days, the Bench re- marking that it was a case that could not be passed over. RIVAL POETS,— Daniel Jones, sen., Daniel Jones, jun., John Jones, and Roger Jones, (father and sons), appeared at the instance of John Thomas, for having assaulted bim at Cefn-y-crib. Mr. Greenway appeared for defendants. Complainant said that on the 16th inst., as he was return- ing from his work, Daniel jouco <,„<i b. th..oo 0„na hegan to molest him, when he presented a pistol to frighten them, and they threw stones at him. It was further elicited that some of the parties were rural rhymsters, and had been amusing themselves by composing and singing songs about each other. A witness named William Williams, deposed that he heard complainant singing about the Jones's. Complainant urged that his was only a little funny song, whilst that of defendants' was of a more for- midable character. The Chairman told him that he had brought the trouble upon himself, and his own witness proved that he was worse than the other party. Case dis- missed. A COWARDLY ACTION.—Henry Reardon was charged by Elizabeth Sullivan, with having assaulted her. It appeared that defendant and the husband of complainant were fight- ing, when the latter interfered to prevent it, and defendant struck her twice. The Bench, remarking that a man who struck a woman should receive no favour, fined defendant 20s. including costs. In reference to the same affair, Jane Leigh, one of the witnesses in the preceding case, was charged by Reardon for an assault. This case was dismissed, complainant having 9s. costs to pay, which with the fine in the last case, amounted to 91 9s. A NUISANCE.—Mr. Parkhurst appeared on behalf of the Ebbw Vale Iron Company to answer a charge of allow. ing a nuisance to exist on their property at Trosnant, Pontypool. P.S. Brooke, Inspector of Nuisances, said that having had his attention called to a foul privy connected with a lodging house on defendants' property, he examined the same, and found it in a most filthy state, and as it had not been removed, in compliance with a notice which he had given, he summoned defendants. Mr. Parkhurstsaid the closet was not foul, as it had been cleansed recently, and as it was situated in a garden comprising an area of 57 feet by 60, it could not be very injurious to health. The Ebbw Vale Company had always been desirous of keeping, their property free from nuisances, and he had at- tended to this matter as soon as he possibly could after it came to his knowledge, and the nuisance had been removed. Defendants were ordered to pay 5s. costs. PROHIBITED HOURS.—Margt. Desmond, Abersychan,was charged on the information of P.C. Lewis, 62, with having offended against her beer license, during a prohibited hour on the morning of Sunday last. Two men who were said to have been drinking in the house at the,time, were called, and said that the beer which was on the table by them, belonged to the family, who were at dinner, and that they offered it to them to drink, but they did not, and complai- nant refused to sell them any. Defendant, against whom four previous convictions had been obtained, was givan the benefit of the doubt, and. the case was dismissed. A similar charge was preferred against William Peters, Pontypool, on the information of P.C. Priest, who said he had seen two men take a jar of beer away from defendant's house about one o'clock in the morning. Defendant's wife endeavoured to excuse herself by saying that the beer had been drawn for the men before 11 o'clock on the previous night. Fined 10s., including costs. HIGHWAI OFFENCE.— David Rowlands was charged with having left a horse and cart in the public street, at Pontypool, on Saturday last, without any one in care of them. P.C. Evans deposed that he saw the horse and cart standing in Crane Street from 11 to I o'clock. The father of defendant (a lad) appeared, and said that his son could not take the horse and cart into the market. The Bench said they made it a rule.tofine offenders of this description in the penalty of 10s., and if that failed to stop the offence the amount of the penalty must be increased. Fined lOs. including costs. DEUNK AND DI3ORDEKLY.—Stephen Strickland, who was represented by his wife, was charged on the informa- tion of P.S. Basham, with having been drunk and disor- derly, in Crape Street, on the 15 b inst. Fined 5s. A MATEIMONIAL DIFFICULTY.—Henry Wilks, (20), Beaufort, was charged by Sarah Ann Castle, (18), Blaen- avon, for the support of her illegitimate child. Defendant, who admitted his paternity, was asked by the Bench why he did not marry the young woman, to which he replied that he had not money enough. An order of 2s. 6d. a week, 10s. midwife, and 17s. 6d. costs, was made on de- fendant. s DOCTOR DALEY AGAIN!'—Lews Gwilliam and Ann Gwilliam appeared at the instance of John Daley, surgeon, for having used threats towards him. It seemed that the parties were neighbours, residing at Pontypool, and as complainant had called the female defendant some foul names, her husband said that if he persisted in doing so, he would thrash him, which constituted the threats .com- plained of. Case dismissed, complainant to,pay 7s. costs. A WIFH-BEATEK. — John Stiff appeared at the instance of George Weeks, parish constable, Vartag, for disorderly conduct. Complainant said, on the night of Monday last, hearing defendant's wife cry "murder," he went to the house, and finding her husband beating her, he took him in charge. Defendant was convicted in the penalty of 11s. including costs. ASSAULT.-—George Hudson, who did not appeal, was I charged by Mary Ann Benjamin with having assaulted her. The parties, who reside at Abersychan, are relatives, and complainant said she didn't wish to press the charge "much." Defendant was convicted, in his absence, in the penalty of 10s., including costs. AN OBSTREPEROUS LODGER,—Thomas Parker was charged by James Phillips with drunken and violent eon* duct, at his lodgings, on the Albion Road, Pontypool. Con- victed in tbe penalty of 20s., including costs. A VIOLENT TEMPER.-Richard Davies appeared at the instance of Roger Wilinms, for having assaulted him. These parties are young men, working at the Blaenafon Iron Works. By some means or other defendant got some fire in his shoes, which induced complainant and others to laugh at him, when lie became so exasperated that he seized a piece of iron, which he threw at a lad named John Williamw,whom it missed, but accidentally struck complai- nant, and injured him so severely that he was prevented from working for eight days. In disposing of the case, the Bench remarked upon the evil effects of giving way to a violent temper, and convicted defendant in too penalty" of 40s. including costs, half of which sum was handed over to complainant as compensation for his loss of time. THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER.—Martha HeritafJeaw peared at the instance of Lydia Upham for an assault. The parties reside at a suburb of the town known as Sebastopol, which, like a place of the same name in the Crimea. is famous for the belligerent operations carried on there. Complainant said that on going to look for her husband, who, she was told, was at defendant's house, which, 51" though a private one, was visited by people for the purpose of drinking, she (defendant) kicked her as bard as she could. Corroborative evidence having been given by Geo. Brewer, defendant was convicted in the penalty of lis. including costs. On paying the money she said she would rather pay a sovereign to be allowed to give complainant a good hiding," JUVENILE LITIGANTS.—Helias Parry was charged by Mary Ann Symmonds with assaulting her. These were two little girls from Penygarri. Defendant was fined 5s. including costs. A COWARDLY ACT—Morgan Price was charged bv George Coward with having. assaulted him. Complainant said that he was in the Prince of Wales inn, on Wednes- day night, when a little girl threw some water into hie face, and upon his remonstrating with her, defendant took the matter up, challenged him to fight, and afterwards rose deliberately from his seat and struck him. The Bench designated this as a cowardly and unprovoked assault, and convicted defendant, who did not appear, in the penalty of 40s. including costs. SLEEPING OUT.—Johm, Thwrnieell was charged with an act of vagrancy by sleeping in a public street at Abersy- chan. He was discharged on promising to leave the dis- trict. NOVEL ApyncATtON.—Mr. Greenway made an appli- cation to the Bench that the spirit license which had been obtained by John Evans, Garndiffaith, supported by Mr. Alexander Edwards, should be cancelled, as the premise did not answer the description that had been given of them. The Bench said they had no power to grant the application. MONDAY, before JOHN THOMPSON, Esq. DISORDERLY.—George Williams, for having been drunk and disorderly, on Sunday night last, at Trosnant, Pontypool, was fined 5s. including costs. DANGEROUS PASTIUE.-Robert Lilly and Henry Kin{), two young lads, were charged with having set some hedges on tire at Pontnewydd, belonging to Messrs. Lewis and Frazer, doing damage to the amount of about five shillings in each case.. It was elicited that a hay-rick stood in close proximity to one of the hedges. The children and their parents were cautioned, and a fine of 20s. each, including costs, was inflicted, or 10 days' imprisonment in default. AVERT "BONNY LAD."—David Phillips, alias "Bonnv Lad," who had but just come out of prison, where he had been incarcerated three months for having beaten his wife, was charged with having again assaulted her, and a policeman named Herbert, on the night of Saturday last, at Owmbran. It appeared that defendant, in addition to the offences with which he was charged, broke almost everything in his house. The excuse he made was, that he was very weak on coming out of prison, and the beer which he had had given to him had taken great effect upon him. He was sent back to prison for six months, in default of finding sureties to keep the peace. HARDLY CREDIBLE.—Samuel Jones was charged with as- saulting ins u, Bmtij. -Tones, aged 15 vears. with criminal intent, at Cwmbran, on the .night of Saturday last; A witness, named John Edwards, deposed to witnessing the facts, but the girl herself denied what he stated. Edwards, however, persisted in the truth of his statement, and defendant was remanded until Saturday next.

ABERGAVENNY. THE SEPTEMBER FAIR.—This fair was held on Monday, and was well attended by dealers and farmers. A large number of sheep were on sale, and they changed hands freely at very high prices, some of the Radnorshire breed fetching as much as 48s. a head, while about the lowest price obtained was 25s. In the cattle department there was about an average supply, amongst which were somp excellent bullocks and steers. The average price for fat stock of all descriptions was 8td, per lb. Of pigs there was a large number on sale, and they fetched high prices, Horses appeared in good force, and carters of a good stamp sold well at good rates. The fair was attended by a large number of pleasure-seekers, and passed off well, much to the general benefit of the town. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, before the Hon. W. P. RODNEY, the Rev. J. FARQUHAR, Sir Taos. PHILLIPS, Q.C., THOS. DAVIES, Esq., and the Hon. J. F. CLIFFORD- BUTLER. AFFILIATION.- William Bevan, labourer, Goytre, was summoned by Mary Ann Watkins, Abergavenny, to shew cause why he should not contribute towards the support of her illegitimate child. Complainant deposed The inti- macy took place when I lived at Llanelleh, and the defen- dant at the Hardwick; he promised to marry me, and has given me money towards the support of the child. By defendant: I have never been "going with any one else but you. Defendant: I told her that I would never marry her. By the Bench: I do not deny my intimacy with her. Complainant, in answer to the Bench, said she had had two children previously to the one she now sought to affi- liate on defendant. Defendant (to complainant): I ha#& heard you have had five. The Bench (to defendant): The magistrates have decided that you are the father of this child. Complainant has had a child before, and that fact operates upon our minds in deciding what amount you shall pay. You will have to pay Is. 6d. from the date of application. Defendant: It is too much! Complainant- He gets 9s. a week. DRUNKENNESS.—Henry Edwards, laborer, Llanfoist, Henry Lloyd, laborer, Llanelly, and David Thomas, farmer, Llanvihangei Crucorney, charged with being drunk, were each discharged upon payment of the expenses. CHARGE OF ROBBING AN EMPLOYES.—Henry Bemett shoemaker, in the employment of Mr. Thomas Evans was charged with stealing six pairs of uppers," value 8s! the property of his master. Thomas Williams deposed: I am a cutter, in the employment of Mr. Efans, of the shoe shop; yesterday afternoon I gave the accuaad, who was also employed by Mr. Evans, as a workman, six pairs of' "uppers" to make up into boots; it was about 3 o'clock, and he was to come to the shop to.day for the bottoms; he could have fitted the "uppers" in the meantime; I have always found the accused to be honest; he has been in the employment of Mr. Evans for about a month. Edward Minton deposed: I am a shoemaker, in ihe employment of Mr. Evans; the accused lodged with me; I yesterday aMif him and his wife going down towards the Swan. as fast as they could, between 5 and 6 o'clock as I suspected the prisoner I followed him, and upon overtaking bim, I asked him where he was going he ,said something to the effect that he was going a little way; I said I ooiUd not let him go until I had ascertained whether he had taken anything, out of the house belonging to me; I added that I bad heard that he was going to leave; he said ,he Waj notgoinll away, and that he would not come back .along with me; some few words between us followed, and we then went into the Blorenge Inn, where we called for a qtwr* of beer after some talk he said he would come back; he then or- dered his wife to go back, saying thsjt he would follow her; as soon as she went, he went also; I followed, and he turned back we then had some conversatioti, in which he asked me if I intended to stop him from going, I said 'Vyes," and he struck me; I returned the blow, and the landlady of the house exclaimed, I'll have no row here; she then, brought a bundle to him, saying, Here, take your bundle and be off." I found the bundle to be a bag belonging to me; 1 opened it, and found it to oontaia six pairs of "uppers;" I told him he must come back to Me. Evans's: I T) S, shop with me, and he said he. would not; he then got: into the road, threw stones at me, and made away towards the station; I followed him, and, with the assistance of another man, I brought him part of the way to the town, when I met the sergeant of the police, into whose custody I gave him. The Bench spoke of the case as one of strong suspicion, yet they thought hardly sufficiently clear to convict, and the accused was therefore discharged. RETIREMENT OF THE CHAIRMAN —The Hon. W- P.* Rodney, who has held the appointment of chairman of the Beneh for several years, having relinquished the du- ties, the Rev. J, Farquhar, as the next senior sitting magistrate tn the division, has been selected as his sue- cessor. Whilst the retirement of Mr. Rodney must be viewed as a loss to the public, it is satisfactory to find that his place will be supplied by a gentleman so con" versant with the nature of the business brought before the Bench as Mr. Farquhar is. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, WILLIAM HUN HV CLARK, at his Offices, Bridge Street, Usk, in the County 0. Monmouth, September 30, 1865,

TO CORRESPONDENTS AND READERS. The report of the meeting of Roger Edwards' Charity is crowded out; it shall appear next weeli. Other late arrivals also crowded out.

BLAEKAVOIT. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD.-Tho usual monthly meeting of this Board was held in the Boys' School-room, on Tuesday evening, present: Rev. J. Jones (chairman), Messrs. Israel Morgan, Thomas Hemming, Win. Anthony, D. Lewis, William Burgoyne, John Pritchard, and Thos. Ellis. After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed, the Surveyor's accounts were examined and allowed, as followsWilliam Roberts, labour, £26s. 8(1.; George Porter, lu.bour, .63 Os. T. Underwood, for an iron grating, £ 1 2s, 3 £ d.; John Edwards, hauling, lis. 7|d.; James Mogford, pitching £ 12 17s. 4d.; Rees Daniel, scavenging, £ 5 14s. Od.; ditto, hauling, £ t 18s. 01. The following cheques were signed :—-Rees Daniel, scavenging and hauling, £ 7 12s. Od.; Surveyor, on account of disburse- ments, zel2 Os,; ditto, quarter year's salary, 4:6 5s. Od.; Clerk, quarter year's salary, £2108. Od.; West of England Bank, for cheque book, 2s. Id. Moved by Mr. Burgoyne seconded by Mr. D. Lewis, and carried unanimously That a district rate of 3d. in the £ and a highway rate of 4,1. in the 91 be made at the next ordinary meeting of the Board." Moved by Mr.J. Harris, seconded by Mr. T. Hemming, and carried unanimously That the scaven- ger's cart go round to collect the ashes three times a week, instead of every day, as heretofore." ODD-FELLOWSHIP.— I lie 17th quarterly meeting of the BlaenavonDistrict (M (J ) wis held at tne King's Arms Inn, on Monday last, when the financial affairs of the society were found to be iria very favourable state. Atthe conclusion of the business the officers and delegates assem- bled sat down to a very substantial supper provided by the hostess, Mrs. Smith.