Monmouthshire Merlin

u ri- 95 q ,T,l -U., Tlii I It IT" I tr_ A L 11 r MONMOUTH, SATCTRDAY, AUGUST 22, 1829. MARRED. On 'f burtijay lait, at I andosrn, Mr. James Charles, builder, on: vpooj, ■ ih to Miiis Martha Young, of Whitebrook. On the 1 ,ianfy 115 dd, Mr. John Oliver, Tymawr, <V Sarah, ^r, Thomas, of Fronyglyn, Carmarthen- shire.—At Liangoiien, the Rev. T. GritHth, A.M. to Susannah, Maria, daughter of the late Tristram Maries Madox. Esq. of Greenwich.—Aug. 14, Mr. James Wilkins, master of the John Stroud, of Swansea, to Maria, daughter of Mr. John Jenkins, master of the Friendship, Bristol trader.-Aug. 18, at Brislington, near Bristol, Dr. Francis Ker Fox, son of Dr. Edward Long Fox, to Janet Sarah, eldest daughter of the late Rev. T. B. Simpson, of the same place.—Aug. 18, at St. Augustine's church, Bristol, Mr. T. Davis, of Nailsea, surgeon, to Eliza, second daughter of Mr. Ogilvie, of Trinity-street.—At Frampton-on-Seyern, Glou- cestershire, Mr. George Reynolds, to Miss E. Turner, both of that place.—On Monday last, at Cheltenham, Richard Webber, Esq. to Eliza Mary, eldest daughter of Lieut. Col. Foster, Royal Artillery, and relict of the late H. Logan, Esq.-At St. Alban's, John Price, Esq. of Clapham, to Miss Fanny Charles, of Stow- on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire.—'On the 14th inst. at the Catholic Chapel, Gloucester, and afterwards at the parish church of Newnham, Mr. Thomas de la Hay, surgeon, of Cheltenham, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Thomas Dolman, Esq. late of Pocklington, in the county of York. DIED. On Sunday last, at the house of Miss Kemeys, in this town, Mary Jones, aged 70, Having lived in the above family 50 years, and proved herself a most trusty and faithful servant, her loss is felt and regretted by her mistress, and by all those who knew her worth. On Friday, the 14th inst. at Chepstow, aged 49, after a long and painful illness, Mr. J. M. Green, accountant. On the 13th inst. at Newport, in this county, aged 79, Marga- ret, widow of the late Wm. Foster, Esq. of that town. On the 13th instant, after a long and severe illness, aged 50, deeply lamented by her husband and a large circle of relatives and friends, the wife of Mr. Wm. Lloyd, coal merchant, Carmar- then.—Saturday last, at Leominster, in the 76th year of his age, the Rev. Jonathan Williams, M.A., many years master of the gtammar school in that town, and perpetual curate of Eyton, Herefordshire.-—At Hereford, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with resignation to the will of God, aged 40, Ann, Tvife of Mr. Jas. Bolter, builder.—On the 14th June, at Jamaica, Mr. Harland Ainsv/arth, eldest son of the late H. Ainsworth, Esq. /cf Swansea.—Aug. 15, at Stapleton, Abraham Baker, infant son of Mr. Byam, solicitor, Bristol.—Aug. 16, aged six weeks, And. Eustace, infant son of Mr. Charles Savery, Brunswick-sqnare, Bristol.—Aug. 19, in the 22d year of her age, Fanny, the beloved wife of Mr. Fred. Terrell, surgeon, Queen-square, and daughter of Mr. John Mills, St. Michael's-hill, Bristol.—At Gloucester, Mr. T. Price, hairdresser, Northgate-street.—At Stroud, Jane, daughter ofMr.'J. M. Wakefield, of the Lamb Inn.—At Trailwn, near Cowbridge, Glamorganshire, in the 75th year of his age, Edward Spencer, Esq.-At St. Donat's Castle, Glamorganshire, in the 27th year of his age, Mr. John Thomas, only son of the Rev. Mr. Thomas, vicar of that place.—At her niece's house, the Castle Inn, Llandilo, Mrs. Esther Evans, aged 78, who for the last thirty-two years lived in the service of Messrs. Lucas and Sons, Bristol.

The Commission for holding the Assizes for the county of Monmouth, will be opened this day, by Mr. Baron Vaughan and Mr. Serjeant Taddy the latter having been appointed to supply the place of Mr. Baron Hullock, who was taken ill at the commencement of the circuit, and died at Abingdon. There are nineteen prisoners in the calendar for trial-of these, two are charged with highway robbery; three stand committed for burglary; eight for stealing money and other property; three for assaulting a constable at u Newport in the execution of his duty; two for horse steal- ing and one is accused of a rape. In the calendar are two prisoners who stand charged with having unlawfully broken out of the House of Correction at Usk, after being committed to take their trials, the one for felony, the other for burglary. The result of either of these cases may present one of the curious anomalies of our law. There is, in the mind of every created being, such a natural antipathy to loss of liberty, and the confinement oflocks, bolts, and bars, that it is not very surprising if even an innocent man should avail himself of an opportunity to gain his freedom, without "waiting for the more tedious liberation of a court of oyer and terminer. To break from prison is certainly not a moral offence, although it may be a legal one. We will surpose that both these prisoners may be honourably ab- solved from the guilt of which they were accused: but if it be in itself a crime to get out of gaol, without the licence of the law, they may still be found guilty of the escape, and punished accordingly. On Thursday night the gloom of our streets was illumined for the first time by gas. The effect exceeded our expecta- tions, and reflects the highest credit on Mr. Charles Hollis, the contractor. We understand that the gas is produced from a species of coal on the borders of the Forest of Dean, called the High Delf, and the light is extremely briliant. We trust that other towns in this neighbourhood will imitate our example, and, from this specimen of Mr. Hollis's labours, we think they cannot do better than to avail them- selves of his services. This gentleman is by profession an architect and civil engineer. He has executed several pub- hc, works with great eclat. Among other undertakings we may mention the new church and bridge at Windsor, and t'le gas works belonging to that town. He was also the architect of the new bridge at Bigswear, in this county, 'which, in fact, first brought him into our neighbourhood. It may be interesting, and perhaps of service, to other towns, to state how the public lights in our streets are to be paid for. Some of the inhabitants of Monmouth claimed a pre- scriptive right of using the aftermath of the meadow called ChIppenham, from the Monday after Michaelmas till Can- d'emas, on payment of certain small sums, for the admission of different kinds of cattle. This claim produced frequent disputes; the meadow was always overstocked at first, which, In wet weather, destroyed a great part of the grass, and the payments seldom amounted to more than about ten pounds per^ariuum, which formed part of the general corporation By a recent Act of Parliament for paving and lighting he town, it was enacted that the property of the aftermath should be vested in the Mayor for the time being, and be sold annually by auction, as a fund for lighting the streets. An agreement has been made with Mr. Hollis, whereby, for the produce of the aftermath (guaranteed to amount to 440 a-year), he has undertaken to supply 35 gas lamps in the streets. The aftermath this year has been sold for £ 41, "SO that the town will be lighted for that period without any 11 expence either to the Corporation or to the inhabitants. We believe, that in addition to the 35 lights above mentioned, lamps are provided at the different turnpike-gates at the ex- pence of the Road Trustees, in the market-place by the Corporation, and around the church-yard by the Church- en3' course the success of the speculation to Mr. Hollis, will m a great measure depend upon the number of private lights; in which we trust he will have no reason to be disappointed. ^CAUTION.-—A dog in a rabid state, belonging to a person this town, on Wednesday last bit several dogs to pre- vent the dreadfully alarming consequences which might fol- low, the owners of some of those dogs have very properly de- stroyed them. It is to be hoped that the utmost care will be observed in securing others from attack, by the confinement to their homes of the numerous dogs infesting our streets. I he animal first spoken of died on Thursday. We have mentioned in another paragraph that there are two prisoners in the calendar for trial on the charge of horse stealing. These men were arrested early on the morning of Sunaay last, by Fuller and Hayward, two night constables, who happened to be on Monnow-bridge when one of the prisoners came riding by, on the horse alleged to be stolen. The horse was without a saddle, but it had on a bridle. On being stopped and asked where he was going, the man re- fused to answer the question; but Fuller being peremptory, tie stated that he was going to Gloucester, and on the con- stable further interrogating him, he said he was going to a man named. Barnett, that he came from Newport, and brought the horse from one Hatton, of that town. While this examination was going on, the other prisoner came up, and was passing by without recognising his companion, but Hayward, the other constable, laid hold of him, and both men were secured. Some other circumstances have come to our knowledge, but not wishing to prejudice the prisoners at their trial, we forbear mentioning them. The Rev. R. B. Paul, M. A. Vicar of Long Wittenham, Berks, to the Vicarage of Lantwit Major, with the Rectory .,of Lisworney annexed, Glamorganshire patrons, the Dean and Chapter of Gloucester. The celebrated Monsr. Testot, it will be seen by an ad- vertisement in our columns to day, is about to gratify the inhabitants of this town, Pontypool, and Usk, by the display of his extraordinary abilities in magical illusion. The praise bestowed upon him wherever he performs is a convincing recommendation, and we hope the lovers of amusement will not fail to patronize him. Monsr. T. has been performing several nights at Newport, in this county, with great suc- cess. DOMESTIC ECONOMY.—On Saturday last a farmer of this neighbourhood was convicted before the county magistrates, and fined in the mitigated penalty of £ 25, for having can- dles secreted in his possession that were illegally made, no entry being given to the excise. Inquests before William Brewer, Esq. Coroner: on the 14th inst. in the parish of Bassaleg, on the body of Daniel Williams, aged 55 the deceased resided in a house by himself, and was found dead in his bed by a neighbour. Verdict, died by the Visitation of God of a disease in the heart.—On the 17th inst. at Newport, on the body of Mi- chael Flanagan, a sailor of the schooner Valiant, of Dub- lin. lie had been missing from Saturday, the 8th instant, and was supposed to have fallen between the quay and the vessel in attempting to get on board at midnight. Verdict, found dead in the river Usk.

The assizes for the county of Somerset commenced to-day, the 22dinst.; Gloucester, August 26 Bristol, Saturday, August, 29. At a general ordination held by the Bishop of Saint David's, on Sunday, the following person's were ordained :—Priests J. D. Palmour, Curate of Bosheston, Pembrokeshire J. Dalton, do. of Pembroke C. Griffith, B.A. of Christ Church, Oxford D.L. Jones, Curate of Talley, Carmarthenshire S. W. Saunders, Curate of Hodgeston, Pembrokeshire A. H Richardson, Vicar Choral at St. David's D. P. Lewis, Curate of Llannhangel- Abergwessin, Breconshire J. Evans, Curate of Llansaintffread Comtoyddwr, Radnorshire T. Williams, Curate of Nolton and Roch, Pembrokeshire J. Hughes, do. of Llanfihangel Penbedw, do.; H. Hampton, do. of Llanavan Vechan, Breconshire J. Jones, Curate of Llanddarog, Carmarthenshire J. Richards, do. of Nantcwnlle, Cardiganshire Wm, Williams, do. of Dyff- ryn Honddu, Breconshire D.Thomas, do. of Llargan. Car- marthanshire.—Deacons W. Lloyd, Licensed to Saint Mary's, Cardigan; J. Williams, do. Rhydybrew, Breconshire; D. Davies, do. St. Thomas, Ferry Side Wm. Winston, do. Michael Church Eskley, Herefordshire H. Prichard, do. Dulas, Here- fordshire J. Owen, do. Bridell, Pembrokeshire; J. Jones, do. Pcmbrey, Carmarthenshire J. Cozens, do. Grunphreston, Pem- brokeshire J. Williams, do. Tregarron, Cardiganshire; J. Bowen, do. Llancroys, Carmarthenshire; T. Jones, do. Strata Florida, Cardiganshire J. Jones, do. Jordanstone, Pembroke- shire J. Owen, do. St. David's School; J. Griffiths, do. New- castle Emlyn; W. Evans, B.C.L. do. Llanddewi Velfrey, Car- marthenshire.——The prize usually given to the candidate who shall have passed the best general Examination fur the Holy Order of Deacons, was awarded to the Rev. William Winstone, Curate of Michaelchurch, Herefordshire. The approaching season will afford abundant amusement to the sportsman. Partridges are already strong on the wing, and in numerous coveys; the great growth of turnips has materially contributed to the increase. Hares are also in greater number than has been known for some years past..—Worcester Herald. MELANCHOLY AcclDENT.-On Saturday last, the gamekeeper of P. J. Miles, Esq. of Leigh Court, on returning home, placed his gun (loaded) against the wall of his dwelling-, for the purpose of drying it; the piece slipped, and in attempting to catch it, it exploded, and lodged its contents in the person of his wife. The unfortunate woman lingered till the following morning, when she expired, leaving a family of six children to lament their untimely bereavement. ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.—On Monday evening Mr. Sergeant Taddy arrived in Hereford, accompanied by the High Sheriff, W. Gordon, Esq. and a numerous escort, and immediately pro- ceeded to the Shirehall to open commission. Sir John Vaughan arrived soon afterwards. On Tuesday morning the Judges at- tended divine service at the Cathedral, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Custos Garbett, the Sheriff's Chaplain. Immediately after the conclusion of the service, business com- menced in the courts. Mr. Baron Vaughan took his seat on the civil side, and Mr. Sergeant Taddy on the crown side. The fol- lowing gentlemen were sworn on the grand jury:—Lord Eastnor, Sir Hungerford Hoskins, Bart., Sir George Cornewall, Bart., Sir John Geers Cotterell, Bart., Robert Price, E. B. Clive, Samuel Peploe, John Arkwright, Benj. Biddulph, Samuel R. IVIeyrick, Francis H. Thomas, Thomas Charles Bridges, Wm. Symonds, William James, Thomas Weare, Kedgwin Hoskins, and James Pendergrass, Esqrs. Mr. Sergeant Taddy then delivered his charge to the Grand Jury after which Dr. Symonds addressed the court, and said that there were three gentlemen who had entered the grand jury box after the charge had commenced.—Mr. Bellamy begged Dr. Sy- monds to state the names of the gentlemen.—Dr. Symonds said, It. 'Blakemore, Esq. P. Jones, Esq. and J. Phillipps, Esq. were the gentlemen.—Mr. Bellamy then referred to the grand jury panel, and called out the names of Richard Blakemore, Esq. and Philip Jones, Esq.; the other gentleman's name he said did not appear. :—Mr. Blakemore then appeared in the grand jury box, but the other gentlemen not answering to their names, Mr. Blakemore said he believed they had retired, finding that the grand jury were sworn, and had gone to their room.—Mr. Blakemore was then sworn, and Mr. Bellamy requested, on his leaving the court, that he would get the chairman to add his name, to the list. There were 26 prisoners for trial, and 21 causes entered at the Nisi Prins, eight of which were special juries, of great conse- I. quence to the parties, but (says the Hereford paper) of little pub- lic importance.. Mr. Sergeant Wilde was retained in the cause Doe dem. Mey- ler v. H. Bright, Esq.

PORT OF ^|FFE NEWPORT. A List of Vessels which have entered Inwards and cleared Outwards at this Port, in the week ending the 18th of August, 1829. INWARDS. WITH CATTLE.—Hazard, Stephens and Samuel and Mary, Dempsey, from, Kinsale.—Good Intent, North; and Mercury, Devereux, from Wexford. WITH OATs.-Ellen and Mary, Whelan,from Dungarvon. WITH SHEEP.-Ruth, Davies, from Youghall.-La I J og uo, Matthews, from Cork. WITH CATTLE, SHEEP, AND PIGS.—Jones, Edmonds, from Ross. WITH SUNDIUEs.-Kate, Dennis, from Truro.—Grape, Wil- liams, from Bideford.—Happy Return, Andrew; and One and All, Thomas, from Penzance.—Traveller, Warren, from Glouces- fe>—John, .lames, from Ahe-rthaw.—William, Clampitt; and Nestor, Le Marguard, from Cardiff.—Neptune, Bragg Simeon, Moxley Felicity, Lewis Tredegar, Harward Carleon, Mat- thias Moderator, Stuckey; Ann, Richards Mary, Scott; Bristol Packet, Johns; and George, Johns, from Bristol. IN BALLAST.—Thomas, Hayes, flom Jersey. OUTWARDS. IN BALLAsT.Pilot, Jones,for Quebec. WITH IRON.—John, Adair, for Smyrna.—Estelle, Becker, for L'OrMKt.—Rosetta, Furnas Erin, Carlisle and Sarah, Law- son, for London.—Industry, Waters; and Olive Branch, Gibbins, for Swansea.-Charles, Howe, for Bridgewater.-—Neath Trader, Rees, for Neath.-Thomas, Turner, for Bristol.-—W illiam, Clam- pitt; and Jane, Matthews, far Cardiff.—Pendowis, Shugg, for Hayle.~Ca.mbna., Mahony and Margaret, Williams, for Liver- pool.—Lavinia, Guswell, for Sunderland.—Eleanor, Goodsir, for Newcastle.—Martha, Evans, for Shoreham. WITH COALS.—Vigilant, Rudge Fly, Gwyne; Trial, Stone Three Sisters, Vigors; Felicity, Lewis; Enterprise, Wills; In- dustry, Hunt; Simeon, Moxley John, Wratkins William and Mary, Robbins; Endeavour, Naish; William, Beckerton • Trader, James; Betsev, Prewett; Ebenezer, Ablett; Mary Hook Caldicot Castle, James; Edward, Edwards; Adventure, Morgan; and Edward and Margaret, Walker, for Bristol.-So- phia, Butler; Valiant, B owells; Providence, Dowle; Wern Collier, Talboys; Mayflower, Brunton; Betsey, Knight; and Friends, Fryer, for Gloucester.—La Hogue, Matthews; Avon, Willis; Benevolent, Hooper Eliza, Lewis; and Edward, Cut- liffe, for Ilfracombe.-Union, Jones, for Aberystwith.—Carleon, Headford; Mary, Fisher; Friends, Kerry Moss Rose, Davidge; Industry, Pepperell Unanimity, Rollings; Sally, Roberts; Severn, Cridland; St. Pierre, Herbert; Friends, Davy; Forti- tude, Hobert; Defiance, Walford; John, Winslade; Iron and Tin Trader, Jones; Two Sisters, Smith; Providence, WTebb and Elizabeth, Saer, for Bridgewater.—Alan, Carveth Rising Sun, Towgood and Peace, Crispin, for Padstow.—Flushing, Kempe, for Falmouth.—Fancy, Tyrer and Pollyblank, Stubb, for Dartmouth.—Three Sisters, Smith Royal Oak, Harding Jessie, Lewis; Olive Branch, Cuming; Pulteney, Luckes and Eliza- beth, Pearce, for Plymouth.—Samuel and Mary, Laffin; Lark, Hammond; Union, Conolly Hank, Hull; Albion; Barry; Mercury, Devereux; and Providence, English, for WelfoTd.- Hannah, Thomas Friends, Vaughan Peace, Merrett; Milford Owens Sibylle, Fanish; Neptune, Williams; Peregrine, Pro- pert; Fame, Lowther; Eliza, Lewis: Charlotte, Evans; Ellen, .Carveth; and Amity, Meyler, for Corh.-Brothers, Milman: Knivan, Knivan Ceres, Hurley; John, Poyntz Union, Ander- son Maria, Matthews: Hope, Harris; Thomas, Harris; and }■ aim, Beynctn, for Youghall.—Jme and Elizabeth, O'Connell, for Baltimore.—Two Friends, Carty James and Mary, Murray Industry, Sutton and Samuel and Mary, Dempsey, for Kinsale. —Cornubia, Nicholls John and Elizabeth, Bevan Friends, Stapleton; Catherine, Williams and Bucks, Walker, for Bide- ford. Hannah, Jones; and Diligence, Jones, for Aberavon.- Happy Return, Andrew; and One and All, Thomas, for Pen- zance. rnends, Whitefield, for Bude.—Neptune, Bragg; Loda, lope and Edward, Gressard, for Waterford.—Brothers, Quin- tpn; Sisters, Coombes Surprise, Sharm; Lovely Lass, Tamp- in > yader, Prickett; and Amelia, Bowen, for Chepstow.—-Mary and Sally, Adams and. Salcombe, Jervis,ybr Salcombe.—Jane, Hitchens and Mary Ann and Eliza, Lovering, for St. Ives.- Thomas, Hayes, for Truro.—Barleycorn, Llewellyn, Milford.- Aid, Harwood,for Teignmouth.—Jones, Edmonds, for Ross. WITH SUNDRIES. — Tredegar, Harwood Ann, Richards Mary, Scott Carleon, Matthias; Moderator, Stuckey; Bristol Packet, Johns; and George, Johns,for Bristol.

JUDGE RUMSEV. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,—I thank you for the manner in which you noticed my last letter. My own scanty means of contributing towards a general stock of materials will certainly not correspond with your anticipations but I trust others of more leisure, and greater local knowledge, will be induced to impart the information with which they are familiar, through your columns to the public. In the choice of a subject for my present letter, I am in some measure guided by the recollection, that JTVie Merlin will next appear on the day on which the commisSttm of assize for our county will be opened. Some, perhaps, of the learned strangers who visit us on these occasions may feel an interest in the few biographical memoirs we possess of one of our countrymen, who was reckoned in his day (to use no invidious word) at least among the most eminent and distinguished of their learned and high profession,—whilst to his fellow, countrymen, who have known and respected his descendants and' relatives, what we have been able to glean of the life and habits of Judge Rumsey, will not, I trust, be unacceptable. Walter Rumsey, descended from a very ancient house origi- nally settled at Rumsey, in Hampshire, and whose family after- wards removed to Trelech, was born at Hanover, near Aberga- venny, in the year 1584. He was entered, at the age of sixteen, as a gentleman commoner of Gloucester Hall, in Oxford. Like many others of his profession in those days, he left the University without any academical degree, and retired to Gray's Inn. There he studied the municipal law-was called to the bar-was elected Bencher, and in the ninth year of Charles 1. became Lent Reader. His talents, and the acknowledged superiority of his legal knowledge, advanced him to the station of a Judge in South Wales. Aubrey, who knew him, not merely profession- ally, as his counsel in Breconshire in an important entail cause, but also as a private friend, tells us, he was one of the Justices on the Carmarthen Circuit. His character was so high in his profession, that he was usually called the picklock of the law, none of its profoundest secrets being too recondite for his pene- tration and persevering labours. Nor was his name known and respected only within the sphere of his own profession. His native county highly appreciated his powers and his integrity, and testified their esteem and confidence by electing him one of the Knights for Monmouthshire. He served in that Parliament which began in Westminster, April 13, 1640. When, however, the pubUc voice would have returned him again to represent his county in the Long Parliament, he declined. Whilst his solid acquirements and grave studies, and acknow- ledged powers of business, thus made him the ornament of his profession, and secured to him an honourable seat in the Legis- lature as long as he thought proper to retain it, he seems to have devoted his leisure to one of the most innocent and de- lightful occupations which can engage a country gentleman, the improvement of his estate, and the inexhaustible pursuits of the naturalist. In the department of rural economy he became very celebrated. He was most curious, we are told, for ingrafting, inoculating and planting trees, and for planning and ordering ponds. We have of late years had much interesting discussion on the nature of vines and their produce in this country in former days, contrasted with their present condition among us. That there were vineyards regularly cultivated in this and the neigh- bouring counties, there can be no doubt, through which many farms have inclosures still called the Vineyard, and in Welsh Gwinllan. It is equally certain that wines were extracted from their grapes, though, as to the quality of the wine, we have no satisfactory means of ascertaining its comparative excellence. Many maintain that the gooseberry wine now made is probably superior to their grape wine. Of our Walter Rumsey, however, Aubrey says, that if he had any dead plum or apple tree, he allowed them to stand, and planted vines at the bottom, and let them climb up, and they would bear very well. The conclusion we often hear drawn is probably too hastily formed, that our climate is now less genial than formerly—though very old men used to maintain that our springs and summers were much colder in Monmouthshire than they had: been when they were boys. The Judge's talents seem to have been very diversified, and excluded from no department of art or science. He was an ingenious man," says Anthony Wood, and had a philosophical head." He had a kimlness for me," adds Aubrey, and used to tell me many fine things, both natural and antiquarian. He was very facetious, and a good musician, and played on the or- gan and lute, and could compose music." But an invention of Ins, to relieve persons troubled with phlegm, seems to have been so highly valued by his cotemporaries, as to have gained him as much reputation as any or all of his other distinctions combined. He was one winter attending the court at Ludlow, where his old plague, phlegm, became very distressing, and sitting at the fire one day, he had the good fortune to invent an instrument called the provang." It was made of whalebone, and it not only re- lieved himself, but was esteemed of excellent use in cleansing the throat and stomach. Wood tells us, it was used in his time, not only by noted physicians and virtuosi at home, but by those beyond seas. Aubrey says, "I have often seen him use it. I could never make it go down my throat, but for those that can it is a most incomparable engine." III 1657 he wrote a book on its nature, entitled" Organon Salutis," to which he added di- verse new experiments of the virtue of tobacco and coffee. This distinguished and accomplished man died at his house at Llanover, about the year 1660, and was buried in the parish church, near the bodies of his relations. In a pew in Llanover church, there is still a dexter hand, grasping a sword, with this inscription—" The armes of Water Rumsey, Esquier, of Lan- nover, linealie descended from thebodie of Sir Water Rumsey, Knight, Lord Baronet of the Lordshippe and Town of Rumsey, in Hampshire." Your obedient servant, MONUMETHENSIS.

To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. Srn,-I beg leave, through the medium of your paper, to call the attention of the landed interest to the state of the fruit crop, in the hope it ipay induce all parties concerned to be alive to the necessity of making provision in due time to secure the gift Pro- vidence has so richly poured upon us, hy an ample supply of casKs. Mi. Hunt, in the midst of plenty 01 all kinds, must needs prognosticate distress in the shortness of the crops, and the only thing he can see to be good, the crop of fruit, he would needs turn to evil also, by persuading us the farmers are so poor they cannot afford to buy casks. I hope, therefore, the rich farmers and their landlords will support the poor ones, and it would be well that benevolent persons of this,class would, in their respec- tive neighbourhoods, immediately s&e to it, to prevent this evil, and thus provide a supply of the wholesome and staple article of cider, not only for this but for years to come. Let us bear in mind what the wise man hath said: He that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster." A FRIEND TO ECONOMY.

MONMOUTH ILJLCnSl 182:9ø WEDNESDAY 4\D HURSDAY, THE SEVENTH AND EIGIUh OF OCTOBER NEXT. FIRST DAY. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE STAKES of Twenty Sovs. JL each, Ten ft. and only Fiye if declared at Messrs. Weather- by's Office, in London, on or before the 1st of September. To this Stake Twenty Sovs. will be added from the Race Fund, un- less walked over for. To run twice round and a distance, about two miles. Sir C. Morgan names Maldonia, G years, 8st. 131b. Mr. Fothergill names Jocko, 6 years, 8st. 121b. Mr. Sadler's Popinjay (late Tokay), aged, 8st. 101b. Lord Worcester names Nimrod, aged, 8st. 101b. Lord G. C. H. Somerset names Little Bo-Peep, 6 years, 8st. 71b. Mr. I. Day's Busk, 5 years, 8st. 61b. Mr. Haffenden names Alcaston, 4 years, 8st. 61b. Mr. Octavius Morgan names Musquito, 4 years, 8st. 41b. Duke of Beaufort names Omen, 4 years, 8st. lib. Mr. Parkyns names Ruby, 4 years, 8st. Mr. J. Stevens's Little Boy Blue, 4 years, 7st. 91b. Plates, &c. the same as last vear. OCTAVIUS MORGAN, Esq.) ofpw,rds JAMES HAFFENDEN, Esq.] bleward8- EDWrARD PHILLIPS, Clerk. THOMAS PHICIS, COACH MAKER, MON NOW-STEEET, MOKMOUTH, IMPRESSED with a. grateful sense of the liberal support he has experienced during his residence in Monmouth, begs to return his sincere thanks for all favours, particularly since his commencement in the above business and in soliciting of the Gentry and his Friends in general a. continuance of their patron- age, begs to say that he has taken such precaution in the selec- tion of his men and materials, as will enable him to finish Car- riages equal to any house in London or Bristol, and on such terms as will allow him to compete with any person in the trade. c He has now for SALE-an excellent second-hand CHARIOT, in good preservation, well calculated for a private or travelling family, being completely fitted up with Trunks, &c.; also a va- riety of new and second-hand GIGS, CARS, STANHOPES, &c., of different descriptions, remarkably cheap. Cars, Landaus, and Gigs, let to hire, with superior Horses.— A careful Driver, if required. T. P. most respectfully acquaints his Friends that he continues the business of a Painter, Plumber, and Glazier, as usual; which from his long experience, and the decided preference given him for the last twelve years, will, he hopes, ensure him a continu- ance of their favours. An APPRENTICE in the Coach-making business wanted, in the House. August22, 1829. MONMOUTH. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Aug. 27, 28, and -29, F. TSST0T, From Paris, PROFESSOR OF RECREATIVE PHILOSOPHY, &C. W ill perform his WLagical Illusions and 1:1 etamorphosis, The ne plus ultra of the Cabalistic Art. TTE may be said to have broken down the barrier between JOL fable and truth, and to have rendered impossibility prac- ticable, by the wonders of Transmutations. His performances at London, Bath, .Liverpool, Swansea, Cardiff, &c. have been crowned with splendid success. Mons. T. will also exhibit his unparalleled Manualistic Feats with Balls, Daggers, &c. By desire of several families, Mons. T. will perform at PONTY- TOOL on Saturday and Monday, the 22d and 24th, and at UsK, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 25th and 26th instant. Mons. F. will visit the principal towns in the neighbourhood. The performance to commence at half-past seven o'clock. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF THE LATE THOMAS JONES, OF MONMOUTH, SADDLER, DECEASED. ALL Persons who stand indebted to the Estate of the above- named Thomas Jones, are required to pay the amount of their respective Debts to his Executors, Mr. Thomas Avery and Mr. Edward Dawe, of Monrnouth; or to Mr. Edward Roberts, of the same place, on their behalf, on or before the 29th day of September next, to prevent legal proceedings being taken for re- covery thereof. And all persons having any Claim or Demand on the Estate of the said Thomas Jones, are requested to forward the particulars thereof to the said Executors, or to the said Edw. Roberts, on or before the 1st day of September next, in order that the same may be discharged. By order of the said Executors. Monmouth, 14th Aug. 1829. To Noblemen and Gentlemen. THE Advertiser, a married man, thirty years of age, without incumbrance, wishes to engage himself as LAND STEVV- ARD or BAILIFF, to any Nobleman or Gentleman. He is a native of Scotland, and has from his youth practised with the most distinguished Agriculturists, and has for several years had the sole management of very extensive farming concerns. He has, from expsrience, acquired a perfect knowledge of Scotch and English systems of Agriculture, and of the various and most ad- vantageous breeds of Stock. The applicant is also perfectly conversant with Land Survey- ing, Architecture, Planting, and every other department connected with the improvement of Landed Property. For character, ability, integrity, &c. unexceptionable reference will be given, and security, if required. For further particulars apply (if by letter, post-paid) to the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin, Monnow-street, Monmouth. MONMOUTHSHIRE. To be Let, A RESPECTABLE RESIDENCE, suited to a small gen- teel Family, with about FORTY ACRES of LAND, chiefly Arable, well stocked with Fruit Trees, capable of making thirty hogsheads of Cider, and a right of pasturage on the ad- joining Common, with a Coach-house, Stabling, and other Offices. The House is situated on an eminence, commanding a beautiful view of the river Wye and the excellent market town of Mon- mouth, from which it is distant two miles. The Mail and other coaches pass daily near the premises. Apply (if by letter, post paid,) to Mr. Phillpotts, Solicitor, Monmouth. Immediate possession of the whole may be had, as the Crops may be taken to at a valuation. MGNMO UTH SHIRE. Abergavenny District of Turnpike Roads. NOTICE is hereby given, that the TOLLS arising at the several TOLL-GATES within the said District, called or known by the several names hereunder mentioned, will be LET BY AUCTION, to the best bidder, at the Dwelling-house cf Thomas Evans, Innholder, called the King's Head hID, in the Town of Abergavenny, in the said county, on Monday, the 21st day of September next, between the hours of eleven and one, for the term of One Year, from the 29th day of September, 1829, to the 29th day of September, 1830, inclusive, in the manner di- rected by the Act passed in the third and fourth years of the reisrn of his Majesty King George IV. "for regulating Turn- pike-roads which Tolls were let the last'year at the following sums, and not having been Re-Let at the last Meeting of the Trustees of the said Turnpike-roads for that purpose, will be put up at such sum or sums, or in such Lot or Lots, as the said Trus- tees shall think fit. Frogmore-street and Gross vacli Gates, Llowynee and Chapel Chains, and Tudor-street Gates £ 1210 Mill-street Gates 541 Monk-street Gates 463 Greege Gate. 25 Tregare and Ragland Gates. 263 Rhy dw and Brynmawr Gates. 364 Llanellen Gates 170 Panty Goitrey Gates 53 Whoever happens to be the best bidder for all, any, or either. of the said Tolls, must, at the time of taking, give such security as the Trustees present shall approve of, for the payment of the Rent or Rents at which the same shall be taken, by eight re- gular instalments. BAKER GABB, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Roads. Abergavenny, August 17th, 1829. Abergavenny, August 17th, 18'29. MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, In the second week in September, (and not on the 27th, 28th, and 29th August, as before advertised) by order of the Exe- cutors, at the THREE SALMONS INN, in the town of USK ALL the extensive HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Linen, Glass, Post Horses, Post Chaises, &c. the property of the late Mr. WILLIAM PRICIIARD, of the above Inn. Catalogues, with descriptive particulars, will be ready for de- livery at the principal Inns in the county, ten days prior to the day of sale. MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. MICHAEL DAVIS, On Monday, the 31st day of August next, between the hours of two and four in the afternoon, at the house of Mr. Jas. Young, the Proprietor, at PENALT, The following very desirable Property s LOT 1. A CONVENIENT DWELLING-HOUSE, Barn, Stable, Cider Mill, Garden, and Orchard, containing about two Acres cf Land, situated at Penalt, now in the occupation of the Proprietor. Lot 2. A capital thriving COPPICE WOOD, containing a large quantity of Double and Treble Stores, situated in Penalt aforesaid, near the River Wye, and containing about twenty-two Acres of Land. N.B. This lot contains several Veins of Stone, now opened, fit for the best description of Corn Mill Stones. Lot 3. A small ORCHARD, and piece of WOOD LAND, near the last lot, containing about one Acre and a half, in the occupation of the Proprietor. Lot 4. Three pieces of ARABLE and PASTURE LAND, containing about five Acres> adjoining lot 2, in Penalt aforesaid, in the occupation of the Proprietor. Lot 5. A capital well-watered MEADOW, in Penalt afore- said, containing about three Acres and a half, in the occupation of the Proprietor. The foregoing Property (except lot 3, which is Freehold) is Copyhold of Inheritance, of the Manor of Trelleck, the tenure of which is nearly equal to Freehold. For further particulars apply to Mr. James Young, the Pro- prietor, at Penalt; or to Messrs. Mostyn and Dawson, Solicitors, Usk.—22d July, 1829. MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. MICHAEL DAVIS, At the CROSS INN, CALDECOT, on Wednesday, the 16th of Sep- tember next, precisely at three o'clock in the afternoon, unless disposed of in the meantime by Private Contract, the following very desirable PROPEETY: Lot 1. A CONVENIENT DWELLING-HOUSE, with a good Malt-house, Stable and Outbuildings, Garden, Orchard, and Appurtenances, containing one Acre of Land and upwards, situated at Caldecot, in the occupation of Mr. John Jones, the Proprietor. Also, a Close of Land, in the Common Field at Caldecot, called Mill Field, in the occupation of Thos. Averall, containing about one Acre. Also, a Close of Land, called Cut Brain, in Caldecot Great Field, in the occupation of Mr. Jones, containing four Acres. Lot 2. A newly erected DWELLING-HOUSE, Garden, Sta- ble, and Appurtenances, in Caldecot aforesaid, in the occupation of JaTres StockaiTi, at trie i-ent of X. 12. 12s. Lot 3. A COTTAGE and GARDEN, in Caldecot, in the occupation of Wm. Dowle, at the rent of £ 6. 1 Lot 4. A HOUSE, Blacksmith's Shop, Stable, and Garden, in Caldecot aforesaid, in the occupation of Thomas Withers, at the low rent of £ 7. Lot 5. Two Closes of LAND, in Caldecot Great Iield, con- taining together about one Acre; and another Close of Laud, near Little Dewston, containing about five Acres, in the occupa- tion of Mr. John Jones. For further particulars, and to treat by private contract, apply personally, or by letter post-paid, to Messrs. Mostyn & Dawson, j Solicitors, Usk.—Usk, 15th August, 1829. h o zi EL TO fASM, TO be LET to FARM, t he POOR of the Parish of JDIXTON, in the county of MonwioulSi, for one or more years, as may be agreed on at a Parish Sleeting, which will be held on Friday next, the 28th inst. where tenders will be received, and in the mean time application may be made to, and tenders received by, Mr. Jos. Carwardme, Overseer of the said Parish. Dixton, Aug. 22, 1829. ROCKFIELD, NEAR MONMOUTH. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By R. HnIlTE and SON, At the BEAUFORT AhMS INN, MONMOUTH, on Thursday, the 3d day of September next, at five o'clock in the afternoon,, in the following, or such other, lots, as may be determined on at the time, and subject to such conditions of sale as wiJ then be produced, the following VALUABLE FREEHOLD PEOFSETY, Viz.:—Lot 1. THE GREAT and SMALL TITHES arising and payable from, and in respect of the undermentioned Farms and Lands, situate in the parish of Rockfield, in the county of Mon- mouth, viz. "Names of Farms and Lauds. Occupiers. Estimated Quantity of Land. Old Garden Farm. James Vaughan. 50 Acres. Part of Coed Buchan Farm..James Roberts. 41 Other part of ditto. John Edwards. 24 The Pool Farm James Roberts. 67 Part of Perthgaloed Farm.Philip Koweils 97 Goodall's Farm. —— Williams. 71 Part of the Green Farm John Edwards 34 The Ruthlin Farm Mrs. Farr 36 Lands near the Ruthlin,"> called Pullock Meadow, >Ditto. 20 and the Old Lands 3 Needham's Lands and Wood.. Ditto 7t Part of Coedargro Farm.Addams 6 The Darren Farm Bennett 16 Total 405 £ Lot 2. A MESSUAGE, called PENTWYN, situated in the said parish of Rockheld, with the Barn and other Buildings, Garden, and three pieces of Meadow and Orchard Land thereto adjoining, in the possession of Mr. James Vaughan, and contain- ing together about six Acres and a quarter. Lot 3. A W ATEH, CORN GRIST MILL, working two pair of stones, and a Dressing Mill, together with the Garden and small Orchard thereto adjoining, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Williams, also situated in the said parish of Rockfield. Lot 4. A DWELLING HOUSE, called the CHURCH HOUSE, with the Garden and Orchard thereto adjoining, con- taining about three quarters of an Acre, situated in the same pa- rish, and now also in the occupation of the said Henry Williams. Lot 5. Two Pieces of WOOD LAND, called The GROVES, exceedingly well timbered, adjoining lots 3 and 4, and containing together about two Acres and three quarters. Mr. James Vaughan, at Pentwyn, will shew the different lots, and further particulars may be had on application to him, or to Messrs. Povvles and Tyler, Solicitors, Moamoutli. MONMOUTHSHIRE* TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By JOHN BRIGGS, On Monday, the 31st day of August, 1829, at the GEORGE INN, CHEPSTOW, at twelve o'clock at noon FROM Fifteen to Twenty superior SHEAR-HOG RAMS, of the Leicester and Cotswold breed also Six Yearling HEIFERS. The whole will be sold v.ithout reserve. T 0 B E LET, Two excellent INNS and POSTING HOUSES, situated in good Market. Towns in the county cf Monmouth, through which the Mails pass daily. Coming-in very moderate. One of the present tenants is leaving in consequence of ill health. Apply (if by letter post-paid) to Mr. J. Briggs, Auctioneer, Chepstow or Coieford. MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SET, And entered upon at Candlemas next, A CAPITAL FARM, called GRAIGWEITH, comprising a moderate sized Dwelling-house, with convenient offices, fit for the residence of a genteel family, with a good wailed Gar- den, Farm-yard, and commodious Barns, Stables, and odier Outbuildings, all in the best repair, with 175 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, now in the occupation of Joseph Greaves, Esq. The Farm is pleasantly situated in the parishes of Langibby and Landegveth, at a convenient distance from the market towns of Usk and Pontypool. A Tenant wishing to have a less quan- tity of Land than the whole, may b8 accommodated with any part he pleases. Joseph Greaves, Esq. the Tenant, will shew the House and Lands; and for further particulars apply to Wm. Morgan, Esq. the Proprietor, at Panty Goitre House, near Abergavenny or to Messrs. Mostyn and Dawson, Solicitors, Usk. BRISTOL, NEWPORT, CHEPSTOW, ILFRACOMBE AND TENBY sHnsm iJarfcrie, ■ Will Sail Next Week as follows:- CHEPSTOW. hrom Bristol to Chepstow. Aug. 1829. 24, Monday 12 noon 25, Tuesday 61 morning 26, Wednesday 1\ morning 27, Thursday 6 morning 28, Friday 7 morning 29, Saturday 7 morning 31, Monday 7 morning From Chepstow to Bristol. Aug. 1829. 24, Monday 3| afternoon 25, Tuesday afternoon 26, Wednesday 5 afternoon 27, Thursday 5| afternoon 2 28, Friday 5k afternoon 29, Saturday 12 noon j 31, Monday 1 afternoon NEWPORT. From Bristol to Newport. 24, Monday 5jmorn 2 after 25, Tuesday 6j-mern 3 after 26, Wrednes. 7 j morn 4 after 2 27, Thursd. 85morn 4^ after 28, Friday 6 morn 5 after 29, Saturday morri| after 31, Monday 7 morn 11 morn From Newport to Bristol. 24, Monday 6 morn|12 noon 25, Tuesday 7 morn 1 after 26, Wednes. 8 morn 2! after 27, Thursday 9 morn 3 after 28, Friday 9| morn 3j after 29, Satur. 10 mornl 4 after 31, Monday SJmorn 5 after Cardiff and Merthyr.—A Coach between Newport, Cardiff, and Merthyr, to answer the time of the Packets. Pontypool and Abergavenny.-A Coach daily between these places and Newport; arriving at Newport about half-past ten o'clock morning, and starting from Newport about three o'clock afternoon. Brecon.—A Coach from Abergavenny to this place, every Mon- day, Wednesday, and Friday; starting immediately on the arri- val of the Newport Packet Mail, and return on the alternate days, meeting the same Mail, and arriving at Newport in time to meet the Steam Packets for Bristol. Tredegar Iron, Works, through Abercarn and Bedwetty.—A Coach daily between these places and Newport; arriving at Newport about ten o'clock morning, and starting about three o'clock afternoon. ILFRACOMBE. Bristol to Ilfracombe. | Ilfracombe to Bristol. Aug. 24, Monday, 1 afternoon Aug. 25, Tuesday, Q morning 31, Monday, 7 morning [ TENBY. Bristol to Tenby. Tenby to Bristol. 2 Aug. 27, Thursday, 5l morning Aug. 29, Saturday, 5! mormng JOHN JONES, Agent, Bristol. Refreshments may be had on board. Steam Packet Offices, Rownham Wharf, Hotwells, and St. Stephen's Avenue, Bristol, Aug. 21, 1829. ESTATE & SSOUSE-A&SNCSr OXTX'CS, No. 93, BISHOPSGATE-STREET-WITHIN. RENny L. COOPER, in submitting to his friends the pub- JiLlL lication of his Register for the present month, is happy in being able to state that, after having already disposed of a much greater number of properties than on any former season, and from the patronage his Agency Establishment has found with the Pub- lic, he has still the opportunity of laying before them a list of Houses and Estates, which few competitors can exceed, either in value, importance, or variety, and in situations which comprise most of the counties in England, thereby rendering it almost im- possible but that parties, either as buyers or sellers, at the reason- able value of the day, may both be accommodated. An engage- ment of upwards of forty years in the uphol tery department, on the same spot, will, it is presumed, be a sufficient guarantee for his integrity and responsibility and when the locality, as to si- tuation, is considered, being in the immediate vicinity of the Bank of England, Garraway's, and the Auction Mart (the resort of the monied and landed interest of the country), presents faci- lities peculiar to this establishment for effecting immediate and advantageous sales, at the fair marketable value of the day, of whatever interests may be committed to his care, N.B. Noblemen or Gentlemen desirous of taking a professional opinion will be waited on at their residences or estates. 93, Bishopsgate-street-within. THE GRAVEL AND STONE, LUMBAGO, &c. HICKMAN'S PILLS are allowed to be the most successful Preparation for effectually removing, and preventing the future recurrence of those Disorders which arise from an imperfect action of the Urinary Organs, as CRAVET, AND STONE, LUMBAGO, PAINS IN THE BACK AND I.OINS, &c. Composed of the most in- nocent ingredients, this truly valuable Medicine relieves the suffering patient from the excruciating tortures of those diseases without any violence or injury to the constitution, and requires no confinement or restraint of diet during its use. It is one of the oldest Public Medicines extant; and its peculiar virtues and efficacy have uniformly maintained the highest reputation. Sold in Boxes at 2s 9d and 11s. by Messrs. Butler, Chemists, Cheapside, London; and the principal Medicine Venders. Of whommay be had MORRIS'S BRUNSV. 1CK CORN PLAIS- TER,an excellent Remedy for eradicating Corns, Bunions, &c. In Boxes at Is 1 Jrl and 2s 9d.