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TO CORRESPONDENTS. Mr. Mitchell's able work on the Jews, shall be introduced to our readers in our next number. It is never in the spirit of unkindness, but the. contrary, that We reject "the verses of those who would fain appear in print*; and frequently the good sense of the writers, at no distant time, approves of the discretion exercised.

TRADE AND REVENUE. To those who take a morbid pleasure in making the worst of everything, and especially to those who have factious motives for putting the worst possible construction upon the state of public affairs, the returns just issued are not without some features, upon which their ingenuity may fasten. To fair and impartial men, however, they present quite as good an aspect as could have been expected. The ac- counts of exports and imports are as favourable as the various circumstances inimical to prosperity, gave any warrant for expecting. Taking the quarter's revenue, the decrease upon the Customs is more than £300,000; but this is entirely ac- counted for by measures beneficial to the mass of the public; viz., the reduction of the corn duties to a nominal amount, and the lowering of the duty on sugar. The decrease of more than £450,000 upon the Excise shews to some extent how much privation of accustomed comforts there has been (as we have often observed), not only amongst the poor, but amongst persons in a better condi- tion of life. But an examination of the details will prove that there has been some amelioration in this respect; much of this diminution having obviously arisen from special causes. Thus the kindness of the government in allowing a postponement of the payment of the hop dutv, accounts for a deduction of 110 less than £ 180,000, which, however, will appear in a future return. A London contemporary calculates that the diminution in the malt duties, arising from the unfitness of the last barley crop for brewing purposes, is not less than £200,000. This may be so; but it only confirms what we have said as to the diminished purchasing power of certain classes of the community since in a more flou- rishing state of things, demand would have procured sup- ply, even by extraordinary means and at an enhanced price. It is also estimated that the warehousing system, under which the duties on spirits are not paid until they enter into consumption, has affected this quarter's income to the extent of £20,000. If so, this amount, like that of the hop duties, is only postponed, not lost. Of the in- crease of £44,000 in the property-tax, it is fair to remark that the return for the corresponding quarter was unu- sually low, being greatly affected by the disasters of 1847: still, looking at the mode in which this tax is imposed, the improvement is greater than might have been antici- pated. The net increase in taxes is £20,000, which is not amiss. The increase of jC60,000 in the Post-office is, to a considerable extent, only apparent; the correspond- ing quarter having been charged with some extraordi- nary payments. It must, however, be recollected that the Post-office authorities are continually increasing the facilities of communication, and necessarily, therefore, the cost of management; but these facilities not only in- crease the convenience of the public, but often enable commercial men to save some money as well. Taking into consideration all these circumstances, and recollect- ing what the state of the country and of its foreign rela- tions hwa been, there is no ground for despondency in the apparently large diminution of £493,000 on the ordinary revenue which the quarterly tables exhibit; more parti- cularly when it is borne in mind that the expenditure has, at length, been also reduced. Looking at the accounts for the year, we will not exult over the large increase of je921,000 in Customs duties, knowing how much of it has arisen from corn, which (to the joy of the poor), will not be levied again. On the other hand, we are not alarmed by the great decrease of £345,000 in stamps; part of this has arisen from the ceasing of much unhealthy speculation and part of it, and of the falling off of £60,000 in the Excise, from the general depression of trade. But it is satisfactory to know that trade is steadily, though slowly improving; and much of the diminution in the Excise, arises from causes to which we have already adverted. The other yearly items shew an increase; and the net augmentation of £668,000 in the ordinary revenue, if it be not matter of very great congratulation, may at all events be re- garded as some set off against the quarter's decrease. We believe that trade will continue to improve, not- withstanding the limitation of our foreign commerce by continental troubles; and that improvement would be augmented, by a further reduction"of the national taxa- t.on.

MORE RAILWAY MISMANAGEMENT EXPOSED. TIIE committee of investigation into the affairs of the York and North Midland Railway Company—that in which Mr. Hudson commenced his railway career—have just issued their report: and, though it is not quite so dark as some persons anticipated, it presents a sad speci- men of the manner in which the interests of shareholders have been sacrificed to jobbing, patronage, and individual gain. It appears that Mr. Hudson had taken upon him- self to purchase, without any authority from the Board, a large number of Hull and Selby shares, and then to sell them. of his own mere pleasure, to the company, at a profit of 1;:3,000. When charged with some similar proceed- ing in another company, the" hon. member for Sunder- land" defended the act as one of the justifiable privileges of his office 0 auri sacra fames." In the present case, the Ex-Kino- has assented to the requirement that he shall take back the shares, and pay interest, the Board taking his note of hand at twelve months, for £10,000, and holding the shares as security. Much has been said about the alleged falsification of traffic returns upon this line the frequently iciterated statement being, that those for last year were overstated, in order to hide the true position of the concern, and that this year they have been understated, in order to apph the difference to the liquidation of liabilities which ought never to have been entered into. The first of these sup- positions was natural enough, after what had been de- tected in other companies; the latter, improbable as it would have appeared in ordinary times,derived some show of reason from a similar source. The investigating com- mittee shew the real state of the matter, and, though they deal gently with it, the facts above involve a con- demnation of the directors. It appears that the gross returns oJU-traftic sent in by the various officers, for the year 1«48, amounted to £396,621; that the actual traffic was £401,893, and that the statements published by the directors gave a total of f 417,650; the shareholders and the public were therefore misled to the extent of ;£15,7C7 in the year, or, on an average, of £30;) per week above the real income from traffic. The committee remark that the actual traffic cannot be known weekly, on account of the settlings between the different companies. Then we say they ouf*ht not to be published at all, until a suffi- cient interval shall have elapsed to give them with accu. racy. It is of little consequence whether the share- holders and the public (which includes intending pur- chasers), know the traffic within any given week, within seven, or fourteen, or twenty-eight days but it is of great consequence that what is communicated to them as fact, should really be so. The conduct of the York and North Midland Board is condemnable in whatever light it may be viewed. If they must publish estimates, they should have given them as estimates. Tliey should also have followed the salutary course of their own officers, who, knowing that they could only approximate to the truth, kept on the safe side, and still were nearer to ac- curacy than the directors, by three to one; the Board having gone three pounds over the mark, for every pound their officers went under it. Had the Board been honest, there would not have been so large an excess; for, on discovering that they had given too favourable a view of one period, they would have made a deduction from the next, in order to balance it. They have not done this, for a whole year, and the inference is obvious. In the four first months of the present year, during which time fears of the future have been hanging over them, they appear to have adopted the plifn of going under the mark, as a sort of set off; viz., while the officers' returns amount to £106,451; and the actual traffic to jEH3,137, the directors' accounts give it at £111,261. It was too late, however, and we repeat that no returns ought to be published at all, until they can be accurately given. But there is another thing. The committee report that the books have been kept in a negligent and slo- venly manner. How is this ? those who are acquainted with the working of such things will readily answer. Doubtless there has been a numerous staff ofpaidomcials; but has office been conferred on the ground of merit, or on that of personal or some other kind of favouritism P TWtical men well know which principle is most preva- lent-—-whether in the bestowal of place, or m the super- tolSlar company must be loft to verted, are of general interest, utu fn„T1,i •„ to say, the counterpart shareholders in more companies than one..Let lanw^y general, then, learn some practical lessons from these things, and act accordingly.

TRUE BENEFACTORS TO IRELAND. WE havp always insisted that those who permanently improve the cultivation of the soil in Ireland, are the greatest benefactors to that unhappy land; and it is with peculiar pleasure that we notice the steps which are being taken by the corporation of London to follow out the example set so long since by their predecessors, whose estates continue to this day as striking testimo- nials of the good which may be effected by such means. We sincerely hope that the corporation as a body, and the various companies connected with it, will take such large measures for the purchase and tillage of land, at this unprceedentedly opportune period, as their ample funds warrant, and will enter as soon as possible upon a, course which will cover them with greater honour than. any one achievement of modern times. That the greatness and glory of all nations are subject to decay, and the bitter reverses of fortune, is a truth, most painfully exemplified by Ireland for though now- sunk, degraded, and famine-stricken, her name was once prominent and respected amongst the noblest nations of the earth, her sons universally admired and beloved, and her soil ever, as it is now, fertile to a proverb. From tha remotest periods of time Erin had been the sanctuary of the arts, and the fountain of every thing chivalrous and excellent, till the curse of internal divisions invited the invader, extinguished her honours, and banished her ZD peace. When the barbarians of the North overran the Euro- pean continent, and everywhere marked their blighting progress by the prostration of liberty and learning, it was Ireland, ever faithful to the cause of freedom and science --ever friendly to the oppressed and desolate, that stretched out her hospitable "arms to receive and protect the exiles. Even Britain, too, when the gigantic power of all-sub- duing Rome wrested her freedom, sought and found an asylum for her vanquished patriots in Ireland, where their persecutors dared not to follow them—for the Green Isle never wore the yoke of the mistress of the world. Ireland," says O'llalloran, a writer not less eminent for learning than for integrity, was the only free coun- try then in Europe, full of sound politicians, able generals, and intrepid warriors." It were easy to shew, by an historic glance, the decadence of this once powerful and happy nation, from the suicidal conduct of intestine jea- lousy and civil warfare, and its sufferings through ages of misgovernment, oppression, and a galling and tyran- nous yoke under the cold-hearted stranger," but peace, improvement, and brighter days for poor Ireland should now be the objects of all right-minded men. The charitable and generous English of the present day should not be Z!l taunted for the persecutions and barbarities inflicted on the Sister Island by their ancestors. Setting aside petty policy, and narrow- prejudices, we should regard each. Z, other through the vast medium by which Heaven de- signed we should look upon a brother, and cast off for ever the factious errors that divide and disgrace society— subjects of the same sovereign. We trust the great statesman, who, in the davs of his undoubted patriotism and mature wisdom, has taken Ire- land to his affections, will pause not in urging and encouraging his great, good, and comprehensive plans, for the introduction of British enterprise, British capital, and improved systems of agriculture into Ireland. The fair Queen of the Isles is about to visit her Irish subjects; she may rely en a national outburst of affection and loyalty. She will experience the warm effusions of generous and devoted hearts. May she prove the dove with the olive branch—the harbinger of brighter times, as the waters of bitterness subside *J

LOCAL ISTELLieUSCE. NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET.—There was but a small supply at our market on Wednesday, and prices ruled a shade lower. We noticed a fair lot of beasts, brought from Bristol, by Mr. Collett, and a good pen or two of sheep from Somer- setshire, on offer by Mr. Robert Duckham. Beef fetched from 5(1. to 5jd per lb.; veal, from 5d. to 6d.; mutton, from Gd. to aid.; lamb, 6d. to did. Porkers were in small request. NEW STEAMER.—The Bristol Navigation Company's new steam passage boat, the Dart, has made her appearance 011 the station, and as far as model and symmetry go, has been admired as one of the most beautiful specimens ot a river boat ever seen on the surface of the Usk, but it is said that her sailing powers are not yet up to the mark—that a craft of such excellent build was expected to do the voyage in better style. Improvements, it is said, will be easily accomplished, and that then she will go ahead like winking." PLEASURE TRIP.—On Monday morning, the "Eclipse" steamer conveyed a large public party from the dock gates to the Flat Holms, where a pleasant day was spent on the sunny J isle of the Severn. All were pleased with the civility of the I captain and crew, and returned delighted with their excursion, [ and not a few were found to exhibit their sunburnt cheeks, as | an evidence of the standing out a scorch. Two other bands 1 of holiday folks, one from Bristol, and the other from Cardiff, « were visiting the Holms at the same time. We perceive, by >. advertisement in this day's paper, that the Eclipse will { shortly make a pleasure trip to the delightful watering-place of Weston-super-Mare. CRICKET.—During the week, the corporation grounds have presented an animated appearance, the members of the renowned old club having appeared, like giants refreshed, again in the tented field, while 011 the same extensive ground, the members of the new club are making wonderful progress. Numerous spectators attest the interest they take in the manly gamo. Music.— e understand that Mr. Page, professor of music, has kindly offered the committee of the Newport Athenceum and Mechanics' Institute, to deliver two lectures on music, in the course of the ensuing month. MUSICAL PROFICIENCY.—We are gratified to notice in the London papers of Wednesday, a critique on the musical talent of Miss Rachel Evans, youngest sister of Mr. David Evans, professor of music, of this town. The article states, that at the fourth concert of the Royal Academy of Music, in the Hanover Rooms, London, Miss Evans, a pupil of the academy, played a solo on the piano, in the second part, and in her performance of it, exhibited fine style and good articulation in Hammell's concerto in E.: winning, it may be said, more than ordinary applause." We understand, also, that Miss Evans received high commendation from her teach- er, Mrs. Anderson, who had been the musical preceptress of her Majesty; and that the congratulations given her by that lady were of the most flattering' description. It is very pleasing to find native talent thus exhibit itself, and receiving deserved approbation. NEWPORT RACES.—It is expected that the particulars of the forthcoming Newport races, will be published in a few days, when the bill of fare is likely to meet the wishes of those who intend to enter their high-mettled racers on the banks of the Usk. The subscription list is said to be taken in hand with spirit. I BARLEY.—A friend has obligingly sent to our office (where it shall remain for inspection for some days), one of the finest specimens we ever witnessed, of the black and the common barley. APPOINTMENT—Sergeant Huxtable, of the Newport police force, has received the appointment of superintendent of the new force which the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company are about to establish, in connexion with the West- ern Valleys and the Newport and Pontypool lines. While this appointment is a matter of regret to the inhabitants of the borough, as they thus lose the services and great efficiency ot Mr. Huxtable as an officer, well proved by nine years' valuable services, yet there exists a measure of satisfaction, and we believe the feeling is general, that this meritorious officer should obtain such an excellent promotion; so well calculated as he is to fulfil its onerous duties, with credit to himself, and justice to the company. We understand, that Mr. Huxtable was enabled to lay'the highest testimonials before the committee of the railway compauv.-On Tuesday evening last, lie was permitted by'the Watch Committee to resign without the usual notice; and liirh encomiums w ere passed upon his services, by that body. The men of the borough force have presented their late sergeant with a token of their esteem, a very handsomely-chased and massive silver pencil-case, which bears an appropriate Inscription and we hear that the gentry and tradesmen of the town are subscri- bing to some kind of testimonial in appreciation of the zeal with which he has assisted in watching over the property of the town, during the past nine years. CeRE FOR DIARRHOJA.—A rev. gentleman of this town, who has unquestionably proved the immediate efficacy of what lie recommends, informs us that a tumbler of water, with one teaspoont'ul of salt and half a spoonful of pepper, mixed, will, if taken when diarrhoea begins to be rather alarming, cause an almost immediate beneficial effect. He has tried it himself, and has known others try it, and in no case found it ineffectual in arresting the disorder. So simple a remedy, which, too, is always at hand in every house, should be generally known. Of course, full reliance on the merits of this mixture should be encouraged. Send for the doctor as soon as you become poorly," and, no doubt, lie will be as pleased as his patient to find so simple a remedy had operated favourably. ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARIES —Three of the lodges 1 of the numerous and important order of Oddfellows of this locality, raiiiely-tlie Trefdyth Castle, the Prince of Wales, and the Rock of Hope, celebrated their opening days, at their respective chib-nousos, 011 Mondav last, and, without doubt, went through the varied mirthful scenes right joyously. Anniversaries are extraordinary occasions when members of benefit societies, who are generally toilsome and mdus-nous men, calculate upon a day s festivity. Great preparations are generally made to celebrate the event, in what the brother- hood consider a becoming manner—that is, so far as £ c"a?-rs OddfeHowship, at least, by an extra expenditure for the purchase of sashes, stars, ribbons, aprons, &c., &c., and tor the purchase or borrowing ot regalia, as well as that great SJ;:C qua non at an anniversary, a band of music. AlthoNo'1 J these fine tilings come not necessarily within the purport and practice of the principles oi Oddfellowship, yet, Per!laP?' should not be philosophically criticised as the annual ebulli- tion of a festive feeling. The spectacle was certainly capital, on Monday last, when the three lodges named, formed a procession, and paraded the town. First marched our two police sergeants, Messrs. Harlow and Hill, wearing the deco- rations ofthei-i lodge office, and also carrving shields and I drawn swords, emblematical of their determination to "keep the peace." Then followed a splendid banner supported by two brothers, in a most energetic manner, it be'iiihot work these dog-days. Upon this widely-spreading banner were painted the usual descriptive and allegorical groupings, which represent the philanthropic features of the order. Then came a truly excellent band of music, engaged expressly for the occasion, from Bristol, and led by an accomplished master Mr. Maby, trumpet-major" of the Duke of Beaufort. After these, followed the brotherhood, forming, for the nonce, one triune lodge—three in one. The first ot these was the Prince I of Wales lodge, whose weli-decorated dispensation" ornamented the body. The Trefdyth Castle lodge followed and the Rock of Hope brought up the rear. Among these lodges, the silver insignia of the order glittered and sparkled ¡ most attractively, accompanied by devices, swords, mace: &c., '¡" sufficient to form a goodly lord mayor's show. This gay procession—accompanied by great crowds, and gazed on from I ranges of well-filled windows—paraded the town, their lively music and martial tramp spreading mirth and joyousne.ss through the streets. In due time for service, the procession halted at St. Paul's church, where, having taken their seats, the brothers, in close array, heard an appropriate discourse, delivered by the ilev. Henry Wybrow, from the text,"Lovest I thou me t; The service being concluded, the procession resumed their ranks, and the brothers marched through the town again; ultimately proceeding in divisions to their respective lodges. The Trefdyth Castle, finding ther march provocative of a strong desire for a capital dinner, found such ready spread on a long table at the rear of their lodge-house, the Crown Hotel; and we need not say that justice was done to the capital catering of host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkius, on the occasion. Dinner being ended, tbe brothers went to their lodge-room, where Mr. YY YV. Morgan, surgeon, presided, and Mr. Francis, an officer of the order, officiated as vice-president. The Prince of Wales brothers enjoyed them- selves in equal good-humour and good appetite, at their lodge- house, tbe George and Dragon, Pentonville, where Mr. T. F. Wade presided, and Mr. Hill occupied the vice-chair. The Rock ot Hope enjoyed their dinner at the King's Arms, Pill- gwcully, and Mr. William Allen, of the Loyal Victoria and Prince Albert Lodge, Blaenavon, there presided; Mr. Henry Milsom occupying the vice-chair. At each of the gatherings, due loyalty and a full share of" brotherly love" were exhibi- ted, and after a proper enjoyment of the creature comforts" abundantly set forth, song and sentiment formed a pleasing variety to the substantial courses. It will be proper, in this brief notice of these festivities, to state, that the mother lodge," the Temple of Peace, meeting at the Old Bush Inn, did not participate in the pleasures of her offspring, on tins °CANNIVERSARY AT BASSALLEO.—On Monday last, the lodge of Oddfellows, meeting at Host Irwin s, Bassalleg, brated their anniversary and enjoyed it, too, inJ,00a y A paragraph was kindly forwarded us, eonta. ^10t particulars of this anniversary, for which we c TRUE IVORITES.—The Ifor Hael Lodge of J'Vj^Yo^the assembled at the Old Bush Inn, on Tuesday last, top iuc number of sixtv, and enjoyed their annual than usual spirit and hilarity. Mr. James i>avies, currier, presided; and Mr. W. W. Morgan, surgeon, filled the vice- chair. Lectures and poetry in Welsh and English were delivered by Messrs. Morgan, and Davies, Newport; Jones, St. Mellons; J. and A. Jones, Gellygroes, and others, in behalf of the society. The interesting proceedings closed at a proper hour. TRINITY INDEPENDENT CKAPEL, PILLGWENLLY.—On Sunday last, three sermons were delivered in aid of the Sabbath School connected with this place of worship that in the morning, by the Rev. John Thomas, the minister of the chapel; in the afternoon, by Mr. John Orphan (YVesleyan), Mr. Bovan kindly assisting in the service; and in the even- ing, by Mr. William Allen, superintendent of the school. The hymns were read by Mr. Bowman. A statement of the present position of the school was read, and it appeared that its numbers have increased since the commencement of the present year, from under twenty, to one hundred and thirty, and that more children are waiting to bo admitted. The collections were liberal, HEALTH OF THE TOWN.—Since our last, there have been I three fatal cases of cholera, with some others of a milder character, which soon yielded to medical treatment. A most active member of the sanatory board, and a medical gentleman of extensive practice, were, in the early part of the week, seized with serious illness, and much public sympathy, and, indeed, alarm, were consequently excited, but we are happy in being enabled to state that both gentlemen are now rapidly recovering their usual good health. The domiciliary visits are constantly paid to the poor, and the corps of health continue to carry on a steady war against filthy habits, care- lessness, and the other hereditary causes of cholera. WESLEYAN OPEN AIR TEA MEETING.—This interesting gathering took place in a pleasant field at Bassaleg, on Wed- L nesday last, when sumptuous fare, pleasing music and singing, and interesting addresses, contributed to render the festivity entertaining and profitable. YVc have no doubt that the benevolent object, for which the meeting was projected, has been materially assisted by the enterprise. ROBBERY.—Last night, the office at Mr. Fothergill's Iron works, near Caerleon, was broken open, and E50, in notes and gold, carried off by the burglars. CAERLEON ANTIQUARIAN ASSOCIATION.—In our fourth page we present our readers with a report of the very inte- resting proceedings which took place at the annual meeting of the above association. The classical scholar, the man of taste, and the antiquarian, will read with pleasure the papers then brought forward, and w ill anticipate with sanguin ex- pectation tne future discoveries and ingenious disquisitions of the society. CHOLERA IN CAERLEON. — Only one decided case has occurred here during the last week, but that one was of a most malignant character. No medical assistance was applied for, until the sufferer was breathing his last. The crowded sta«,e of the apartment in which the patient died, had pre- vious,y attiacted the notice ot the sanatory committee, the bieathing space for each individual being less than 50 cubic feet. he wai mugs anil threats ot those employed in sur- veying these crowded habitations,were resolutely disregarded and what had been anticipated so long, took place. Ateleven o'clock at night the patient returned from his work at Lis- werry, vomiting and purging. Shortly after four o'clock next morning, lie had breathed his last, leaving a widow, and an infant fifteen days old. Next week, we purpose giving a list of cases from the commencement, with their duratioii. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday, the Usk and Newport van, while returning from the latter place, met with an accident which at first was feared to have been attended by serious results. While coming down the hill near St. Julian's inn, one of the wheels came off, and Mr. Davies, the driver, was thrown from his seat, but, fortunately, out of the way of the other wheels. The horse started off uncontrolled, but was stopped before further damage, the passengers having prudently kept their seats. Mr. Davies was much bruised, and required a little attention at Caerleon after which, lie proceeded again on his way. The poor man has since died. PIC NIC PARTY AT GOLDCLIFF. — A very charming assemblage of this nature, took place for a praiseworthy object, which sanctified the mirth—namely, the means of instruction for the poor, at Coldclin—last evening. The undertaking was adopted by those who generally and deservedly succeed in such matters—the ladies and every- thing passed off with hilarity. The refreshing channel breezes, gratefully tempered the glorious summer weather, and,the refreshments were worthy of a tea-party on Mount Olympus.

ABERGAVENNY. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.—At the Town-ball yesterday, before F. II. Williams, Esq., and the Rev. G. YY'. Gabb, the follow- ing case was heard, of which we received a full report just previous to going to press, and too late for insertion entire Thomas Davis, labourer, was brought up by Superintendent Dinham, to answer a charge of highway robbery preferred against him by John Breslin. It appeared in evidence that the prosecutor carries books about for sale that yesterday, on his return from Tredegar, lie and a man whom lie called' his servant, were attacked by three men near the second mile- stone. 011 the Merthyr road, about 10 o'clock at night; that lie I was grossly abused, and robbed of m. The prosecutor swore most positively that the prisoner was one of the men, and the one who had first struck him. The prisoner made a good defence, but "was committed to Monmouth gaol. Messrs. Price, Rutherford, aud J. Ililcy Morgan, offered to become bail for the prisoner's appcarauce'at the assizes, but Mr. F. II. Williams said, though he could have no objection to the bail, f yet he could not deviate from the rule Invariably acted upon f by the Bench. + BLAENAVON IRON WORKS.—SCENE IN A Sunday, the Rev. John Jones, incumbent of Blaenavon church, published the banns of marriage.1? the last time of asking," between a couple, both of the parish of Llanover Upper. Much to the surprise of the congregation, a female was heard, in a taint voice, forbidding the banns, in these words Please, sir, 1 toroid them." The rev. gentleman, much astonished at such a reply, requested the" forbidding damsel to walk into the vestry alter service, to explain her reasons. There, she 1 f ''l^man that the swain had invited li i, l-' c ',erZ^halt, and had persuaded her, much against VP n-s t!S? VV h° ?V0 Ration she had enjoyed for six ) eais past W hen she arrived at this place, much to her sur- prise she found that the faithless fellow had obtained another sweetheart and just for the "spree,' as she acknowledged, she had enueiyoured to prevent the marriage of the Lothario. I he worthy .clergyman finding this to be the case, married the couple or. Monday last.

CHEPSTOW. LARGE ARRIVAL—On Wednesday, the inhabitants were surprised by tne arrival, at this port, of an immense boiler weighing m tons; it was landed from a steam-tug, and conveyed through the streets on the bed of a waggon, drawn by eighteen powerful horses, and followed by hundreds of spectators. 1 his monster machine was taken to the paper- mills at Mounton, where, we understand, the firm of Birt and Co., intend to employ it in the manufacture of writing-papers .a branch oi tne business hitherto neglected, in our valleys The boiler will set eight machines in motion. THE SEASON. The delightful weather now prevailing, invites the pleasure-seekers to our neighbourhood. The crops around us, look healthy and thriving. Nature has put on her gayest apparel, and every hill and valley smiles." b NEW HALL.—Mr. Snead is erecting a Commercial-hall, or public rooms, adjoining the Bank, a building very much .required in Chepstow.

CIR2C2L220WEE.X.. BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the Bristish and Foreign Bible Society, was held at the Town-hall, Crick- howeli, 011 Tuesday evening last, A. R. Gabell, Esq., in the chnir. The Rev. (J. W. Bingham attended, as a deputation fro:na the parent society, and addressed the meeting, as did also Mr. E. Davies, M.A., Normal College, Swansea, and othi Jr gentlemen, who imparted information as to the state of the society. The collection was rather smaller than last year one new subscriber of 10s. 6d., and two of as, were add. ed to the list. During the past year, £ 24 17s. has been sent, to the parent society from this auxiliary, towards general obje; 1 ts. 1 he meeting was well attended and after a vote of than. ks to the chairman, it separated, well pleased with the encouraging reports which 'they heard of so valuable an institution.

MONMOUTH. TB IBUTE OF RESPECT.—Our obituary this week records the (Ieath of the late Mr. James Hawkins, of Monmouth-a nanits, as f sjwiliar siv the otmnty, as was the respect paid to him who .bore it, by the inhabitants, more particularly, of our county town. Mr. Hawkins was the oldest tradesman of the town, .and during his yntivo course, he maintained a character of unblemished mtegvity, and moral worth. Kind-hearted to a fau It, his ear vva»s ever open, and his assistance prompt, to respond to the calls of benevolence and distress, as far as his means would allow. In the social circle, his peculiarities and humour made him a constant favourite. In politics, he was a firm, unwavering-1 ;eformer and in the corporation struggles of former years, h« bore his full share of the brunt whiclAhe leaders of that w arfare sustained. He ever fought side by side with his wort, ny compeers, all of whom, with one solitary exception, have pr eceded him to the tomb. At the obsequies of our departed fr lend, which took place on Wednesday last, his feiiow-townsir .en manifested their sense of his worth, and their regard for his memory, by closing their shops. The bells of bt. Mary 's poured forth a muffled peal; and a most respectable procf ssion of tradesmen preceded the funeral to the grave. BIBLE SOCIE' TY.—The Monmouth Auxiliary Bible Society held its anniver sary at Monmouth on Monday last. A public meeting was he Id at the Borough Court, at which the Rev. J. F. -Bt!ddy pre s'ded, and which was addressed by the Chair- man, the Rev. K \V Bingham, the (Reputation from the Parent ^odety, and Jh; Revds. T. Loader and C. Baker, Professor !N-hole field, H Clarke, and T. II. Walsh, Esqrs. The attend- ance was good and the collections were larger than usual. A \Y ELCOA E INTRUDER.-On Wednesday last,, a salmon reaped into a pleasure boat belonging to Mr. Williams, which -vvas lying nea ;• the quay. The guest shortly afterwards'graced tii eatable it so opportunely helped to furnish. THE WAI MEDALS.—These mementoes of our national le vic tories are at length being received by the surviving vete- rans of our n aval and military battles. William Thomas, an inma te of Jones's Almshouse, received his medal on Wednes- day 11st. Jt is silver, and somewhat larger than a crown piece. On cue side is a likeness of Queen Victoria, and upon the ot her taie figure of Britannia, seated 011 a sea monster, with h er trbdent 111 one hand, and an olive branch in the other. The 11a me of the ship, the Lion, which took the Gwilliam Tell in July, 1788, and for which action, the medal is awarded, is inscribe d on it, and the owner's name on the rim. A similar medal v ras received by William Dugmore, on Thursdav, who served i a the battle of Trafalgar, and which also bears his name, and the name of that brilliant action, upon it. John Maclean, an intelligent Irishman, blind, and obtaining a scanty livelihood by pedling, formerly a private in the 87th Foot, and a comrade of the late Quarter Master Carr, received a medal with five toxs appended to it, bearing the names of victories obtained a & Toulouse, Orthes, Nevclla, Vittoria, and Barossa, in which h e bore his share of the dangers and the triumphs. The medal be-ars on its reverse side, an inscription, "To the British art. 1)" and represents the Queen placing a wreath on the head of' Wellington, with the British lion at her feet and the dates of- the years 1793 to 1814.

MONMOT JTH AND NEWNHAM CRICKET MATCH. A mate a between these clubs took place OIl Friday last- 1 He play ras good on both sides: the fielding of our own bvanvaoSn 1 and could not have been excelled by am of t he crack elevens at Lord s. This remark is borne out by tne smallness ot the numbers scored by their adversa- ries m the second innings. The numbers gailled by each party were-Monmouth, 1st innings, 70; 2nd innings. 102- rotal, 1, i\ewn,iam, 1st innings, 53; 2nd innings, 28-total, 81; leaving tne Monmouth club 91 in advance of their oppo- nents. On W ednesday, the U!tli inst,, the men of Ross in- tend trying tne s trength of our townsmen. This match will commence on tho Monmouth ground. The following is the score as it stood at the close of the game on Friday last MONMOUTH. „ I-'I r, S T „ SECOND INNINGS. A. Rous, b. air Martin Boevy 2 ruuout 9 If. BiF, b. Sir rf ^,tiu Bocvy 15 b. C. Crawley 33) R- lyng' b. y-Crawley 12 b. C. Crawley 5 J. (jr. George, b. C. Crawley 3 b. C. Crawley 0 T.W lllianis, c. K nowles, b. Sir M. B. 19 b. C. Crawley 0 W. Williams, b C. Crawley 1 run out 18 H. Roberts,c. Vanghan,k Sir M.B. 2 b. C. Crawley G Majonbanks, b. Sir Martin Bocvy 2 b. C. Crawley 0 Jones, leg b. w. b. C. Crawley I not out 4 Crawley, not c-ut 5 b. Sir M. Boevy 4 Norman, b. ;Sir M. Boevy 0 b. C. Crawley 0 Bves ;? Byes 12 '■ W ide balls (» AY ide balls 4 No balb 0 No balls 1. Total 70 102 NEWNHAM. FIRST INNINGS. SECOND INNINGS. Sir Martin Boevy, b. Jones 4 lg b. w., b. Rolls 0 C. Crawley, b. Jones 4 c.Crawley b. Jones 0 Wintle, b. Jones 13 b. Rolls 7 R. Grub, leg b. w., b. Jones b. Jones l Waddington, rim out 3 c. King, b. Rolls 3 E. Grub, leg b, w., b. Jor.es 0 b. Rolls j Knowles, b. Rolls 0 c. King, b. Jones () Yaughan, b. Jones • not out Partridge, b. Jones 4 c. King, b. Jones 2 Lewis, not out *°S b. w.,b. Jones 2 YY'atkins, b. Jones "■ Jones „ Byes 3 Byes Wide balls 2 Wide balls 1 Total 53 ~T The return match took place at Ncwnham, on Mondiv 7^ the Ncwnham Ground, with the following result: y' on NEWNHAM. FIRST INNINGS. SECOND TVXT, Smith, c. Rolls, b. Jones 3 b. Lucas INGS- n Richardson, b. Jones 3U b. Jones *,7 Partridge, b. Rolls !G b Jon, 17 White, c. T. Williams, b. Jones 20 T N 11 Sir Martin Boevy, c. King, b. ^ucas 5 Lucas 1 K T„ Peters, run out .5 1 1 C. Crawley, b. Lucas .2 A0^s 53 YVintle, b. Jones c" b. Jones 3 E. Grub, b. Jones •» c. Rolls, b. Jones 12 \Yratkius, not out ,c- Rolls, b. Jones j Waddington, c. Biss, b. Lucas () Lucas J n<"f» Total 101 114 m,TH' fS,™" s • .«• *>*•. b. "■ Jones, c Smith, b. Richardson" 0 Ling, b. Richardson 2 b. White '24 B^ b WJnte j notout -:M xv ,u,s' h \Y hite 0 r \v 'i1™' b" Richardson 0 not out 2 L. YY anklyn, not out 1 Majoribanks, s. b. Richardson 5 1. Roberts, s., b. Richardson 0 Lucas, b. Y\ hite 8 b. W ',lto 1 Byes 5 ? Wide 4 AVide ^7 32 72 The garpe was not concluded, owing to the darkness of the evening.

p OTyTTrrooit. CALIFORNIAN GOLD.—There has been much interest felt in this town for some days past, in the return of an intelligent and enterprising master in the' merchant navy of Liverpool, Captain George Luce, a native of this place, from the golden region of California, with lumps of the precious metal in his pockets, as large as two-ounce weights; and a fund of inform- ation about that El Dorado on the banks of the Sacramento, as attractive and alluring as arc the wondrous tales of the Arabian Entertainments. Mr. Luce is commander of the Teepic, the arrival of which vessel at Liverpool, lately, with the first great freight of gold at that port, was noticed in the MERLIN at the time and we understand that so thoroughly satisfied is he of the overflowing abundance of the precious metal in California—which he says can scarcely be over-stated —that he intends sailing thither again shortly. Captain Luce first started on his seafaring life, a few years sinee;ffrom the port of Newport. May success attend him FAIR.—Our fair last week was one of the heaviest we have known here for a considerable period. Prices were low, and but a small amount of business was done. POLICE. We are pleased to find the morals of the lower classes in this neighbourhood somewhat improving, as has been exhibited in the decrease of cases at our police court on several recent days of magisterial business. CHOLERA.—Since the commencement of this disease in Pontypool, and up to Wednesday, there have been twenty- two cases, and fourteen deaths. It is gratifying to state that the progress of the disease seems somewhat arrested, a Board of Health, aided most zealously by Mr. Probert and other medical men, having made great efforts in the right direction. Still, there is much to do-scores of nuisances to remove—a mass of prejudices against thorough ventilation, cleanliness, and even healthy ablutions, to set aside. We hope the Board will not relax in its endeavours to improve the public health. DONE FOR.—There is a rumour current in Pontvpool. that a worthy grocer 01 the neighbourhood has just returned from Liverpool, to which place lie had pursued a deceiving debtor, who there cunningly contrived to ease his too-confiding dupe of a few pounds, and send him home, like one of theheroes of Byron-" a wiser but a sadder man." The secret of the double "do," the victim has been unable to keep within his own bosom but though it is public property in Pontypool, we do not wish to give it still greater publicity. A PROMISING YOUNG STEEPLE CHASER'—AS a colt, but two hours foaled, with the blood and lire of "Ganer" in him, belonging to Mr. Samuel Probyn, of this town, was frisking about in the neighbourhood of his maternal parent recently, and even in the short space of time lie was enjoying this ter- restrial scene, an accident occurred, and down the bright young animal slipped over a bank, into a quarry, and in the twinkling of an eye reached the bottom. The extraordinary leap young Gaper thus had taken, was observed by Mr. Pro- bert, who, with a friend, hastened down into the'quarry to look at what they considered would be but a mass of young bones, and tender dog's meat. What was their wonderment, however, on looking at the poor vouug innocent, and ticKlicg his ribs a bit, to find him still alive and in a few moments, the scjon of Gaper was 011 his four pins once more, neighing to the anxious mother, looking down with horror into the quarry. In a few moments, the resuscitated youngster was again capering and frisking by the side of tbe mare. AWFUL DEATH.—Last Savurday night an awful occurrence took place at Harper's pit, Cvvmuantdee. near this town. A collier named James Dando, who had a wife and large family, wanted to ascend from his work in the pit stated, and com- municated his wish to the person at the top. who lowered the apparatus, which was already nearer the bottom than was kno-.vn, and the consequence was the sudden crushing of poor Dando—who had not removed on one side quickly enough- into a lifeless mass. An inquest was held on the body by Mr. Hughes and a respectable jury, when a verdict of" accidental death" was returned. SALEM CHAPEL.-TIHS chapel, built by the Primitive Me- thodists, was opened for divine service on Sunday last. The services connected with the opening were as follow At six in the morning, an interesting and well-attended prayer- rneetmg was held in the chapel, and those assembled, found it good to be there. At twenty minutes alter ten, a proces- sion was formed at the top oi' George-street, headed by the ministers of the circuit, and several local preachers. The procession halted at the Cross, and the Rev. J. Preston gave a short address. It then proceeded to the chapel, where the Hev. Thomas Hobson, of Bath, preached a most appropriate sermon from Psalm 27, 4th verse, One thing have I desired ot the Lord, that will I seek after-that I may dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple." The ser- mon was listened to with intense interest. At half-past two, the Rev. J. Preston, who is about leaving the circuit, deli- vered his farewell sermon Irom the 1st chapter of Philippians. 27th verse. At six o'clock, the Rev. T. Hobson preached again from the 1st Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 1;). On each occasion, the chapel was densely crowded, and manv were unable to gain access. The Rev. J. White preached'in the open air twice. Mr. Hobson preached again on Mondav eve- ning, with great effect. The collections amounted to ±22. 8s. The connexion has been established here twenty years, and though long contending with difficulties, have now as con- venient a chapel as any sect in the neighbourhood, which will comfortably seat about 250 persons. Mr. J. F. Williams was the architect, and Mr. Walker, the builder. The trustees express themselves greatly indebted to Mr. Williams, who kindly gave them the plans and specifications, and was ready at all times to render assistance, for which, together with the kindness and generosity he has shown them during the pro- gress of the work, they feel bound and pleased to make this public acknowledgment.

RE-OPENING OF PANTEAGUE CHURCH. [BY OUR REPORTER.] Again it becomes our pleasing duty to note down a red- letter day in the records of religious transactions—of late, so abundant in this neighbourhood. It is gratifying to turn from the consideration ot exciting circumstances in which we are weekly engaged, to bend our steps from the turmoil of labour and business, and stroll away from everyday life, to some quiet spot of creation, where the pa?sions of the world seem hushed, and everything around lends a charm to the event concerning which, we have rambled thither to take notes. fllo perform a duty of this character, we proceeded into the healt.i-giving country on Tuesday last, which day, the good parishioners of Panteague devoted to re-opening their charm- ingly-situated little church, which lies in the woody dell of the Aton Llwyd, at a convenient distance from the Pontypool road, and is surrounded by scenery among which the promi- nent mountain land of Twyn Callh forms the finest feature while immediately around, are cottages, gardens, and mea- dows, enbosomed amiast clustering trees, where Languidly beside the water stand all day the stately steers, And the tail, green corn is waving, with a wealth of swelling ears, And all day the joyous mavis his sweet song in shadow weaves, W here the mighty boughs are drooping, heavy with their summer leaves; And the young birds ay are singing underneath the cottage eaves." Panteague old church was one of those decayed and totter- ing temples erected by our pious forefathers some centuries since, a few of whi-bViJl i->t tr » /ace of t!ie country. Its state of decay was such as required immediate renovation: and about a twelvemonth since, when it was announced that the work of rebuilding would shortly be commenced, the hearts of the poorer and richer parishioners alike warmed on the subject, and contributions, aided by a rate, flowed iu freely in aid of the restoration. On examination of the building, it was found that the whole of the then-existing walls were sound; but that the interior would require a thorough alteration. The work was entrusted to Mr. Wdlliams, builder, of Pontypool; ar<d the edifice, as it now stands, fresh from his hands, certainly wears au improved and attractive appearance, An elegant new porch has been added, which is surniollnted by a cross; sub- stantial outer walls have been built against the old structure: the chancel end has been surmounted by a new coping, and a cross at the summit; a new roof has been laid on the old tower has been re^pointed; and a lighter and more cheerful air, given to all the exterior. Within, the plastering and painting have effected a pleasing change also; a new gallery has been fixed the church has been partially re-pewed the has been fixed; the church has been partially re-pewed the altar-place new railed; and a neat desk and pulpit erected- all being oak-stained, and presenting a very chaste and pleas- ing appearance. The expenses incurred in effecting these improvements amounted to between three and four hundred pounds, towards which, a rate was levied on the parish, and the Lord Bishop of the diocese and Capel Hanbury Leigh, Esq., the Lord Lieutenant, subscribed handsomely for the same purpose while the indefatigable exertions of the worthy rector, the Rev. D. Jones, greatly aided the funds. The Lord Lieutenant also presented a complete service of books to the church, elegantly bound in Russia, and gilt-edged while the altars and pulpit cloths, tastefully fringed were presented by Miss George, of Pontymoile. ° The interesting event of re-opening this church, was cele- brated by three services, the sermons on which occasions were preached by the Rev. Archdeacon Crawley (the Rev. T. Davies, M.A., iucumbcnt of Trevethin. reading the lessons); the Rev. John Irving, and the Rev. — Uarwood and at each of these services, the church was crowded; every arrange- ment for the accommodation of the congregations, being well carrted out bv the churchwardens, Mr. John Jones, of Pan- teague, and Mr. David W ilhams, cf Pontypool, aided very efficiently by Mr. Rogers, of Pontymoile, who exhibited un- tiring energy throughout the day. Among the congregation, we observed W. A. Williams, El;mgibby, W. A. YY'il- liams, jun., Esq., and Miss Wiliiains the°Rev. David Jones, rector of Panteague, and Mrs. Jones Mrs. Crawley Revds! J. Hughes, J. Lewis, D. hees, &c.; James Essex, Esq., and Mrs. Essex; J. Jones, Esq.; J. Harlev Esq., and Mrs. Larley; Mrs. and the Misses Ion, Ty Coch Mr Rogers, Pontymoile • Mr. and Mrs. Charles WilHams; Pontvpool: Mr. Morgan', Coedycrick; and a number of friends from Pontypool and neighbourhood. The first sermon, preached by the Rev. Archdeacon, was upon the words, The glory of this latter house shall be greater than the former, saith the Lord of Hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of Hosts. —Haggai, 2nd chapter, 9th verse. The discourse was full of that plain and simple beauty and appositcness which so readily find a way to the understanding and the heart; and the sacred words of the text were strikingly applied to tiie pa.st and present state of the church, in whicli'they were enunciated. This, with the discourses in the afternoon and evening, was listened to attentively by the congregation, who testified, by very liberal contributions au the close of each, their sense of the "gentle persuasions" to Christian charitv which thev had heard. We should not omit mention of the efficient choir tbt officiated on the occasion. It was composed, we understand, of three choirs of dissenting connexions, led by Mr. W. Jones, of Pontymoile; the reader being one of the best we have ever listened 1.0— Mr. William Lloyd, of Pontymoile. The siu<n:irr in the morning service comprised Kent's beautiful antlTereT, taken from the 5Gth I salm: Hear my prayer, oh, God and hide not thyself from my petition take heed unto me-how I mourn m my prayer, and am vexed: my heart is disquieted within me, and the lear of death is fallen upon me: then I said, 0, that I had wings like a dove then would I nee away, anOe at r«st: together;-with the iUtli. 96th, and 113th if^,n 1 hc e*e«ution of the anthem was very fine and ? I,re3.eVt W1,U in awarding a full moed of churrli nu I( 'lt ?T.n ea: within the walls of a village indplri compositions sung in the afternoon were tho *Vith am' fi }i° /il0u' G°d of Israel, and the « ( ). 1 1 }e. I salms and m the evening, the chorus — oonXvY8 nsen Kom ,the doad;" the 84th Psalm and the tCTJ Lo,rd' now we part in Thy blest name." co!.lections after the tnree services amounted to eighteen T, jSlxteeu shillluSs' and seven pence halfpenny. thaJt tllose ineu(ls }xho 'me from a distance might Jr°P>?r refreshments at hand, Miss Prosser, landlady of wW,?\i1!,n' erect°d.^ spacious awning in an adjoining field, v>nv ° wc-re vi out with substantial viands and the Proverbial hospitality oi: Mr and Mrs. Pearce-who occupy ^I(e rectory house, which taeir united tastes have laMy trans,om;ed into a most delightful retreat—was enjoved bv a considerable number of friends who had come from a distance to attend the re-openmg ot the church. At the close of this cheering day, we do not think there "Was one among the ^iany the high, the lowly, the youn^- the aged, the sick, and the halt, who had come forth once^nore into the blessed sunshine, to commemorate the pleasing occa- sion -in whose heart a feeling of thankfulness was not expe- rienced and the hope enjoyed, that The glory of this latter house shall indeed be greater than the forn;cr."

SALE BY AUCTION AT Rirpf)RT. On Wednesday last the sale of some portions of pro-pertv which belonged to the late John Butler Esq.. of Caerleon took place at the Ivmg 9 Head Hotel, in this town, hv order of the oevisee and executor Mr. H. M. Partridge, the experi- enced auc oncer, officiated on the occasion and there was a respectable, though not a numerous, attendance—thus limited it is supposed, in consequence of the la!« sales of property f d i'n th V|roccurred bere, and which have been duly re'- ported in tne MISRLIN. Tbe following lots were knocked down, at the prices affixed OR 51P.-S. in the :'aris!l of "eI'lliS; 5:a" Hcnllis: mpad0Wland> in the Parish of 8aL°h3'24p — £ 130°' arable land' in the parish of Henllis 5A^fH42A.- £ ?e5°f ,,Mture lan'J'in tLe Pari5t °f HenlIis' 3RL°8P BneU ?'tCwm farm> iu tlie Parish of Hc-nllis; 41A f ot fi'~T i ln for £ "w- riirish OF TT° I T ot wood caI!ed Coed Chambre, in the parish of Idanbudoclc 17A. 1 R. 27P.- £ 200. of Liar:hadoclT M3A ^7'! Cal'e(3 the Wern'in the parish T ot S HH of InlmTi vi caP?ci°us dwelling house late in the occupation Lot 9 ntkr' Ebp>-> of Caerleon Bought in for £ 575. T n( in -I\e tenements adjoining ]0T. 8.— £ 250. the road ( T^h"rd' &c-' adjoii,Jot (i and a frontage to Lot 11 P n60J"et' bein- lA" th* nJ ue cottage, 111 the parish of Christchurch, in tne possession of Mrs. Batcheior.— £ 310. Lot 12 Three closes of arablp, pasture, arid brake land, in tne paiisb ot Christchurch; IOA. 2R UP £ <«D T nf IO 1-1 > 2-Ou. i"~Vve cIottes ot rich pasture land, in the parish of Christchurch; 1G. On- 19P.— £ '0D. — £ ?004' E°yai Ann pUbl'C ll0USft' Llanarth-street, Newport. vJtuLl5\f lx tenements, at Abcrsychan, hi the parish of Tre- veMiin.—Bought in. iot 16. Two tenements, in the town of Bridgend GJaroor- &amwire.- £ 72.

VICTORIA. PRESENTATION OF PLATE TO J.BEAUMONT,ESQ. We have much pleasure at all times, in giving publicity to events which indicate the existence of good and grateful feelings between the working classes and those who are placed in authority over them. Amongst those gentlemen in our manufacturing districts, who carefully and diligently perform the arduous and responsible duties which devolve upon them, as managers of important concerns, and who discharge those duties efficiently; with conciliatory manners, and blaudness of address, so as to command the best exertions in their daily toil, and personal regard from the men, is the late mauager of the ictoria, and present manager of the British Company s works at Abersychan. On Monday, the 2nd of July, a deputation from the inhabitants and workmen of the Victoria Iron Works, headed by Mr. John Jones, of Brynmawr, waited upon James Beaumont, Esq., manager of the British Iron W orks, and presented to him an exceedingly handsome silver tea and coffee service, value fifty guineas, as a mark of their great respect and high esteem. COPY OF THE ADDRESS. DEAR SIR, YV e the undersigned workmen, and inhabi- tants of Victoria, beg your acceptance of this cabinet, contain- ing a silver tea and coftee service; we beg to present it to you as a token of our most sincere regard, and to show that we most gratefully remember your uniform kindness and sympa- thy with us all. We beg that you will accept our best wishes for your health, happiness, and prosperity, and that we may be allowed to subscribe ourselves Your most sincerely attached friends and servants." [Here follows the list of subscribers.] Mr. Beaumont, on receiving the testimonial, expressed to the deputation his grateful acknowledgment of their kind remembrance and esteem. He could not but consider the magnificent present was unmerited; that it was, however, a proud gratification to feel that his conduct, during his resi- dence at Victoria, had won for him the approval of those kind and much-esteemed friends, amongst whom he had passed several happy years, and those, the earliest of his business career. In conclusion, he begged the deputation to convey liis grateful sentiments to his absentVictoria friends,whom he could have desired individually to have thanked. He wished them health of their prosperity under their present kind employers, he did not doubt. Their kindness should ever live in his memory.

USK. BIBLE SOCIETY. On Wednesday, the 4th instant, the annual meeting of the Auxiliary Bible Society, for this dis- trict, was held here. The chair was taken, and was well filled, by W. A. Williams, Esq., of Llangibby Castle. Tiie object of the meeting was impressively stated by the worthy Chairman; after which. the Rev. J. Shepard, the secretary, read the report of the auxiliary, which was not so encou- raging as last year's, and which contained some urgent con- siderations to make up the deficiency. The meeting was afterwards addressed by the Rev. Messrs. Evans, rector of Goytrcy, Owens, of Usk, and W. Phillips. The Rev. C. W. Bingham, M.A., rector of Melcombe, Dorset, the deputation from the Parent Society, addressed the meetingat some length in a manner which did not fail to interest all present. Sir Dig-by Mackworth followed in a speech replete with interest, in waicli he gave some instances, in his travels in France and Italy, of the difficulties formerly experienced in carrying even his own Bible with him into these countries, and the facilities now given by those who inspect the luggage of tra- vellers, to its circulation. The doxology was sung, and the meeting closed.

RHYMNEY. CHOLERA'—This very formidable malady has appeared in its most malignant character in our neighbourhood. The first case occurred on the 28th ult., and between that period and the present it has continued its ravages to a fearful extent. The attacks have been very numerous, and about twenty-five cases haae proved fatal. Lewis Redwood, Esq., the esteemed surgeon of the works, h-i, been most unremitting, day and night, in his attention. to the numerous sufferers, and his indefatigable exertions are woithv of all praise. It is but justice to state, to the eredit of the llhymney Iron Company, that everything was done in the way of improving the sanitary condition of the place previously to the first visitation of this destructive malady; but notwithstanding all precautionary efforts, it still continues [ irs ravages up to this morning, Wednesday, although it has in some measure abated. Meetings, for humiliation and prpyer have been held in the church, and all the dissenting places of worship in the neighbourhood during the past fortnight. BUITISH t-CHOOL.-Four lectures were delivered, on the ad- vantage of education, in behalf of the above school, on Monday last, by the Itevds. E. Hairis, Merthyr, and W.n. Edwards, j Aberdare. At the close ot the two meetings a collection was made, in order to enable the committee to pay off some of the debt which has been contracted in the building of the school- rooms.

GLAMORGANSHIRE. CARDIFF. POSTPONEMENT OF THE ASSIZES.—In consequence of a communication from Mr. Baron Piatt, one of the judges assigned to hold the assizes for the county of Glamorgan, at Cardiff, on the llthdayof July instant, the high-sheriff has given notice, thai the time for holding the assizes is postponed to .Monday, August !3th. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday last, a labourer named Robert Ingram, on the South Wales railway, had his leg crushed by the balUst waggons. The sufferer was taken to the Infirmary, when amputation was deemed expedient, and the poor lellow is doing as well as can be expected, CUSTOMS OUDEU.—We understand that the Board of Customs has issued an order to ail bonded keepers, that in future only half the usual allowance of spirits and tobacco will be allowed to vessels bound lor foreign parts. COROXEIÙ; INQCEST.—An inquest was held on Wednesday last, before L. Reece, Esq., coroner, on the body of the infant child of Mr. T. B. Smart, Bute docks, shipping agent, who was supposed to have died of cholera. The inquest was adjourned till this evening. COUNTY RATE.—We are glad to notice that the county rate for Glamorganshire is but one farthing in the pound, for the ensuing quarter. SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCE.— As Mr. James Lucas, fish- monger, was drawing his net one day last week, he was sur- prised on finding a fine sewin, with its head almost eaten off by an immense congei eel, which was captured at the same time Mr. Lucas says he has no recollection of a similar circumstance. PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.-Thomas Webster Ramell, Esq., one of the inspectors appointed for the purposes of this act, con- cluded his enquiry, as to the sanatory condition of this town, on Tuesday last; he has been most assiduous in his duties trom the commencement of the investigation. He visited several parts of the town and judged for himself how far and where conveniences, drainage, &c., were indispensable for the increasing population of Cardiff. The evidence produced at the enquiry WWI so cogent thE t no person really acquainted with the locality could for one moment weaken the case made out; ana even the opposite party, if we may be allowed to make the dis- tinctive expression, begin to feel that something must be done. We hail this as a good omen, and sincerely hope that all party differences will tor ever subside on this sublet,—"Salm popiili suprema lex,and that each will lend a helping hand to place the town, as soon as possible, under the provisions of the above act. Mr. Nicholl, M P., for Cardiff, has liberally presented ten guineas in aid of the Welsh Meeting-house fund. The foun- dation has been prepared for this building and in a short time the work will be commenced. The site is pleasantly situated in front of Nelson-terrace. CARDIFF FAIR —This fair, last week, afforded another proof of the general depression that prevails. Many anxious agricul- turists who had hoped to realise a little money by the sale of s:ock, were doomed to bitter disappointment. Complaints were made by those who had sheep for sale, of want of proper accommodation. FATAL ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held at the Town Hall on Monde;j last, before R. L. Reece, Esq., coroner, on the body cf James Monit, who met his death on Monday last by the wheel of an omnibus going over his neck. He was killed on the spot. 1he Jury retuêned a verdict of Accidental Death. The deceased was a member of the. Odd Fellows, and has left a wife and two cmldrea to mourn his loss. CHOLERA. Iteport of caces from Thursday, July 5th, to Thursday, July 12th, 9 0 clock yesterday, one week inclusive:— IN c-v cases .30 Deaths # # ..18 Recoveries .19 Report of total number of cases from 20th of May, to Thurs- day, Jnly 1-th, Yesterday cases" 341 Heaths .186 Recovered 145 Undcrtreat.ment 12 1 ne Board of Health still continue their sittings, and are using energetic measures to cleanse the ho'jsei where cholera has appear^ as well as to rerrove all existing nuisances. BALLOON ASCENT. APPREHENDED LOSS OF THE AEnoxAUT!-On Monday last, according to previous announcement, the above ascent took place iu a field adjoining the theatre. Long before the time specified, a vast concourse of persons had assembled together, and the streets were lined with spectators. Within the enclo- sure, where the b.dloon was in course of inflation by gas, sup- plied from the gas w orks, a comiderable number of well dressed persons availed themselves of the opportunity of viewing the neatly constructed car and other appendages affixed to the a_*riel monster, f he day was splendid for the exhibition, and the Cardiff amateur band did there best to enliven the proceedings, giving general satisfaction. At seven o'clock, the aronaut, Mr. Richard Green, entered the car, taking with htm a living cat in a parachuLe Excitement was now at its height, and in a few moments after, the balloon, with its living freight, ascended most majestically, amidst the cheers of the spectators. It took the direction of the Channel, and when at r. stupendous height, poor puss was let down in the parachute; the effect was mOot striking, and an amusing inddentoccurred just as the parachute was alighting near the reservoir at the Bute docks. Several sailors took a start in order to secure the cat, and two of them actually swam across the feeder, and outstript the rest, -one of these men after a scramble had the cat safe and sound; the man was offered lns. for his prize, but would not take double that sum. A splendid display of fireworks took place in the evening, which was well attended, and we believe the ex- hibition altogether turned out well for the proprietor Mr. W. Wadham, of Bristol. MERLIN OFFICE, THURSDAY EVENING. We understand that great anxiety has been felt regarding the safety of the Aeronaut, (a relation of the veteran Green,) who on Monday last ascended in a balloon from Cardiff, with the view of crossing the Bristol Channel; and such anxiety has been considerably heightened by information conveyed in a letter written on the 11,h by a gentlemen residing at VVedmore, near Wells, Somerset, to his friend at Newport; from which letter v. e are obligingly permitted to make the following extracts Ye^terGay morning, about two or o'clocki an aiir balloon was found by Mr. Salmon surgeon, residing here, in Godnev Moor he has brought it to Wedmore, and I having just heard that one was seen over the channel, opposite Cardiff, or New- port; and thinking it proba bl; it might have come from your side, I drop you this to apprise you of it. A coat, neck tie pair of boots, and handkerchief, were found in it, all of which were net; which leads to the supposition that it must have pitched in the Channel, and the person or persons in it must have attempted to swim ashore. You may perhaps be able to r-ive such information as may direct the owner to discover his lost property." MERTHYR. PROGRESS OF THE CflOLEllA. The greatest exertions con- tinue to be made to arrest the progress of the cholera by the volunteer visitors, acting under the dictates of benevolence and chanty, and reporting cases of destitution, which are imme- diately attended to by the relieving officers — by the paid visitors, who act under the medical men,-by a night disjen sary, under the superintendence of Job James, Esq surgeon ~dtod-clotherto' the needv 0U: A81"5', a ±0 distfute' j hai taken nlare ,k Sreat decrease of cases and f «;fe'retTo !^P ,v lhc5'"d of last week, but on Mon- The following is thV official re^lcourge was virulent, MENR;,N0ICASES'TUESDA> Total up to 10 o'clock, A.M. yesterday .1055 *cw cases'DopXi° A-M- 19: 9 Total from commencement up to 10 A M yesterday New cases, up to 10 A M., to-day.° G Total r— 463 NEATH, &c. This dreadful scourge is again raging in this town and bourhood. F°r l^e eh ending Monday last there were — 'ir i,ru' Cadoxton 10 4 TAIBACH,&c. We regret to state that the progress of the cholera, as far as Jaibach, Abcravon, and Cwmavon are concerned has bv nn means decreased. A large number of fresh cases of the most malignant Asiatic cholera have occurred within the last two f,r.tnree dr> s- A great proportion of the cases have terminated ■ tally. Among the victims are many well known inhabitants the district. We regret to state that Mr. Joseph, a respect- e.')J?,vision merchant of Taibach, expired this mornin» after a brief illness. We likewise exceedingly regret to state t £ the :T"t<;har<1 and the one or two other medical gentlemen of their ng urhood- have been Precluded from attending to over f'°'e.ssioilal duties, some from exhaustion arising from cholera vi"' others from symptoms resembling those of e sincerely trust that the exertions made in a lence of the'wa/d*^ ^aV8 ei^ect re^us^E8 tbe viru-

Revolutl* dubied in •hev JT e^peD8've luxuries, which cannot be often in- Jopld tha't passes of to;,et, and it i. to b. such experience as will te h I? Ra,n r0m i P3 that are complained of- and 'e")l0 "amine into the grievances ibey will not then be driven e?ure-ally eX1St' the heaits of their people, as weT.I palac.es'but wlll.vte. m the last day or two, the funds have ri pon' f Purres- llhln much higher, because ever, bcd» uUt caDn0, mounl borrow money to pay the expen./g oMhl f.n, ^,n,ster to Rome; and he will hare ex»,ed,um than he niay coijtrict, k'jjMjr for any loan

FROM THE LONDON CORRESPONDENT OF THE «MERLIN." CITY, THURSDAY EVENING. Prospects of an amicable arrangement for the management of the affairs of the Eastern Counties Railway, are, we are glad to say, improving; it being generally understood that the names choseo by the committee of selection will be forma'ly adopte i as a Board of Directors, by the shareholders assembling on Friday next, although opposition is not yet eutirely withdrawn. The affairs ol this untoitunate concern, which have engaged so much attention, will, it is to be hoped, be administered with strict re- ference to commercial principles, and the rules of probity,for the future. Considering the extent to which railway investments have been gone into, not only by the commercial classes, but by "gentle and throughout the country, and the present deterio- rated market value of railway securities, every well-directed effort towards a correct' analysis of the true position of these undertakings, must be regarded with interest at this moment. We have, therefore, much pleasure in diiectine; attention to a pamphlet just placed in our hands, entitled, A letter to the Right Hon.H.Laboucheie.M.P.. on railways, their accounts and difidends; their progress, position, and future prospects," byC. Locock Webb. The author is evidently up to the mark npon the subject of which he treats, and his letter is altogether sug. gestive; he helps to clear a-ay a good deal of the doubt and distrust which embarrass many a good and solvent undertaking; and the remedies proposed for existing evils in the account de- partment, are free from all mystification. Here is a good hint, which we hope will be acted upon in more cases than one:— The coming August meetings present a good opportunity for commencing an improvement in the system of accounts; let every railway company then lay before its proprietors the fullest statement, admitting the defalcation of the past, it any let by- cones be buried in oblivion and in future we may expect accu. racy, if my proposal be carried out. Hut it will be asked, what security have the shareholders and the pubticthat these state. ments will be correctly laid before them ? And it is this instead of having permanent auditors, (for under the present system it amounts to this,) w iih a very inadequate stipend, whose duties are considered more honorary than :ea!, let a committee of three sharehotdets be elected at every meeting, to audit the accouotl for the ensuing hail year, with a remuneration ccmmensurate with their proper duties let this committee be empowered to call for all papets, returns, documents, books, and accounts, all contracts, and, in fire, fJr every thing they may consider desira- ble to elocidate the balance-sheet, the capital account, the loans, the traffic account, the maintenance account, the cost of working the way, and the reserve fund, upon which they shall be required to make their report, either by confirmation of the directors' statement, or by a separate or distinct report, to be printel with the directors' report, and submitted to the shareholders one month before every general meeting. The committee en one audit, not being competent for re-election. Thus we should have a full and efficient cbeck on the directors, and an ample assu- rance to the public for the correctness of the accounts." The statistical matter, and tiie able resume,ol rail way progress presented by Mr. ebo, in a readable shape, do much credit to his perseverance and intelligent and practical acquaintance with the topic he undertakes Lo illustrate. We feel assumed th«;t -II who are in any way connected with railways, (and who is not ?) will derive satisfactory infoi niation from the perusal of this brochure. Dot, as we shaii h« nothing, if noi critical," ia ou- present vocation, we observe that the point of observation taken by the writer, is a favourable one throughout, IInl therefore his advocacy will be deemed ex parte by some persons. On the whole however, it is fairly conducted, and objections are satis- fa c tot iiv amweled. Our space adn-it, of only one more extract I submit that it is of the rreatest importance that a gystum which has effected an unparalleled seivtce'o the commonwealth, and from the loss of which every interest in the country would suffer, and consequently the prosperity of the country itself, should be maintained and encouraged. It may be said that I go much farther, in assuming the general destruction of railways, than the circumstances of the case warrant, or than need be ap- prehended. But when we see exorbitant interest has to be ofn-ied I y way of prcftr-):ce stock or loans, and that norwith standing these inducements, some of the best lines cannot be tonple ed for want of funds; it cr-atez; a se. lou s apprehension that a very cor.gidt-rab^ amount of capital expended in the psr- Hal construction of railways, will be lost, and the districts which are now devoid of railway communication will, for some time to come, at least, labour under the disadvantage of having the oid means of transit only, and thus, to a certain extent, the evil will txst, inore especially in the agricultural districts. ,u .iol! report of the Commissioners of Railways, we learn that bS,000 persons were employed o.. the vauous"lln« in the United kingdom, in May, 1S-17, in. re than in May 1848 and 1 confidently state. th«t at .he present time the number employed K diminished to a still greater deciee. Thev say. ii is evident that a great change has taken place in pubiic opinion, with respect to the value of railway investments. JJjring 1848. the p iceof public securities increased about four per cent., while the average price of investments in four of the principal railway csnipanies di c in-rd about twenty percent. I he following appear to have been the prices oi £ I(,'J paid-up stock on shares in the London and North Western, the South Western, the Great Western, and the Midland RaiUvayCotnpanies, at the commence- inent of July, 1847; of January and Ju'v, and at the end of Dec.. IS48 and on the 20th of April, in the present year. The dtclirie which they exhibit appears to indicate that there may be much difficulty ia obtaining capital (or many of the proposed Lnes JulvS, Jan. 1, Juht.Dec.30,A"tO! r IS'.r. 1848. 1848. 1818, I&49. London and North Western 184 150 120 124 133 London and Scuih Western 134 W2 92 80 76 Great Western. J46 112 Po 91 95 Midlands 130 109 ]00 S5 76 Average l-)8a 95 95 Consols 89 85} 84 Shi 92 There has been a meeting of railway magnates this week, to oppose Lord Monteagle's bill for the appointment of a public auditor it seems to us strange, that after all that has trans- pired, any objection should be raised to complete supervision; but somehow or other, all the railway people are in arms against the intervention of an unconnected party to inspect their accounts. To say the least, such an opposition places the railway managers, prima f icie, in an invidious position and shareholders and the public should pause before they lend sup- port to an organisation now attempted to be set on foot. in direct contravention of the recommendation of the select com- mittee, appointed to inquire into these matters. The Daily Kews disapproves of Lord Monteagle's bill; the Times lauds it highly. The cholera has seized upon the atmosphere of London with greater power, twe imagine, within the last twenty-four hours, than for some time past, pending intolerably hot weather, and no rain to flush the sewers. We hear most of the malady in the precincts of Blackfriars; but among men of note we have the death of Mr. Justice Coltman, and within our mercantile acquaintance two very sudden and severe cases have terminated fatally both parties Were in the prime of life. As succe#Bors to the learned judge, we hear named Mr. Watson, Q.C., and Mr. Sergeant Talfourd. The week has beep dull in the corn markets, owing to fine weather; but the aspect of thetn.de is, in spite of splendid prospects, upward for wheats we have had no rain in London for several weeks, although in Lincoln, Cambridge, and Devon we hear of repeated wet days. I In. the Iron trade thert; U no change to note Scotch pigs letain their value better than of late, 44s. to 44s. 6d. has been paid. There is a contract for 850 tons of chairs for the Rovston and Hitchin railway advertised, which will excite much 'com- petition. The water pipes of the City of Oxford, alluded to last week, were taken by Cochrane and Co., of Dudley, we hear, at £5 Is 6d. per ton, delivered in the streets of Oxford. Fiom the Midland districts we have the report of the meetings held yesterday, which give rather discouraging accounts of the state of the trade.

FRANCE. FROM THE PARIS CORRESPONDENT OF THE MERLIN." PARIS, TUESDAY, JUXE 26, 1849. Notwithstanding the prevalence of the opinion that there would be a great deal of excitement and agitation about the elections, nothing of the kind has occurred; on the contrary there seems to have been an apathy, on the part of the voters, that will make the number of balloting papers infinitely less than on any previous occasion and ou Pr; iay, when the result is to be declared, it will be apparent that the greater number of the inhabitants of Paris have abstained from availing them- selves of the privilege which universal suffrage coniers; by some this is ascribed to the determination of the ultra-repub- lican party to shew that they conceive that, during the con- tinuation of the state of siege, there is not that independence which is necessary for the lieeaoni of election. The exceeding hot weather is, however, a good argument advanced by many of those who do not choose to oppose the present administra- tion, and yet do not wish to show their r.pprobation of all its acts. The great occupation of the common people, just now, is star gazing. At the corners of all the streets are to be seen large crowds, looking with the most intense in'erest at a beau- tiful star, which even in the meridian splendour of the sun is visible. Even the members of the national assembly have left the business of the nation, and under the immediate assistance of the great astronomer, Leverfier, have ga?ed through teles- copes at the planet Venus. At first there was a great deal of mysterious superstition excited; but as science explained this curious phenomenon, it has given way to an admiration of the wondrous works of n:.ture. 't he news of the surrender of Rome, and its occupation by the French troops, has been received without exciting the least enthusiasm; and yesterday, when it was proposed in the apsemblv to five a vote of thanks to the general and the army, the Mountaineers refusing to vote, lest it might be imagined un that an approval of the conduct of the goven.metit might be implied, a'sufficient number of members was not found to carry ittherefore it has been deferred until to day; but that makes some little difficulty, tor the proposal for a general amnesty is to come on at the same moment. It is expected that the begin- ning of the next week. the -tft" of seige will no longer exist, as its end and aim in influencing the election? has been pro- duced. Arrests are still going on, and scarcely a day passes without the newspapers giving the names of two or turee un- fortunate persons incarcerated, cr seizures made in private houses, of papers. Several companies of the national guard are vet, it appears, to be disbanded and then it is to be hoped that there will be a little )e?s severity exhibited, for all this depression produces upon such an easily excited nation as the French the worst possible effect. What the policynow to be followed in Rome by the ministers is to be, nobody cm guess; nor does the administration seem to be united, so that most probably it will go on floundering about for some time longer, without coming to an absolute decision. Ihe Ue Falloux portion of the cabinet argues, that iftheropebenotrestorpd. with a), the powers that he has hitherto enjoyed, the Itonan church must lego its influence with the European nations; that the balance of states :s pre- served by him, and that Christianity will have no central point as soon as Rome is under any other government. That when that ceases to be the sacred (ity, the great kingdom whose sub- jects are now devoted to that form of religion, will feel no interest in the maintenance of the faith of their fathers, but that infidelity will rise up in its stead. That, in fact, the interests of the people of Rome are to be made subservient to those of the rest of mankind, that they must be made to bear a form of government, which, Cofferer faulty, has been Up to this moment so beneficial to society. It would require much time to weigh all the arguments that have been brought forward oil both sides; but there is little doubt they will lead to the bringing back the Pope to Rome and he himself, with that liberal feeling which be has at all times evinced, will grant such a measure of reforms as will satisfy the greater part of his sub- jects. No one can deny that there has been much to condemn in the manner in which ecclesiastical rule has been exercised, -that the industry and energy of the Italians have been, for centuries, curbed and overpowered but the time has arrived when emancipation has been effected, without rushing into any of those Violent extremes, which modern good sense and reason prove to be unjustifiable. All sorts of reports of the defeats and surrender of the Hun- garian generals to the Austrian-Russian army reach us one Gay we learn that Georgey has yielded; the next day that Kuss has been taken prisoner; but scarcely have we had time to dis- cuss the effects that wiil be produced by such events, than we learn that they are either false, or based upon such slender 's e, foundation, that we find we can believe nothing of the kind that the newspapers promulgate. Although the Austrians may for a time be successful, yet there are many encounters to come there is no prospect of their being able in one campaign to effect b their object,—and the probability is that much time must yet elapse before peace is actually restored. The Prussians have not yet got possession of Rastadt,-it is however completely surrounded. FribJurg, it is said, sur- rendered on the fourth instant. The French government has directed a number of regiments to march towards the Rhine. On Sunday week there was a grand review of the army of the Alps, at Lyons, and on the following day this fine body of men separated into different detachments, the larger portion of which marched towards the Rhine, Colmas being the head quarters. Such is the inveterate feeling of the French army towards the Prussians, that very little would produce a collision, ■which might be attended with the worst consequences for the peace of Kurope. At length tne cholera has nearly disappeared; the daily bul- letins have ceased to be issued it may fairly be inferred, not- withstanding all that has been done to keep the information of the mortality as much as possible under the real average of what has actually occurred, that no less than twenty-five thousand victims have fallen prey to its ravages. Great efforLS are making to pull down old streets, rebuild new ones upon their site, to cleanse the sewers, and establish fresh ones, and to render this city, which certainly with all its splendour much requires it, more wholesome. Large sums of money have been voted by the municipality to carry out these objects, which have seldom obtained in France the attention they deserve. We are still wondering what has become of Ledru Rollin; his lady obtained two or three days since, from the tribunals, permission to receive his rents and his revenues in his absence. The trial of the Sergeant who has broken into the cemeteries, mutilated the dead bodies, and committed the most honible atrocities, for some time, upon corpses, comes on to day The court is so thronged, that it is impossible to find the possibility of an entrance the greatest anxiety is naturally excited. The defence to be set up is insanity; the first physicians and surgeons attached to the lunatic asylums are to appear as wit- nesses. By some it is alleged that thisvampyre fed upon parts of the bodies that he dragged from their tombs, the hearts of several having disappeared. Victor Hugo made yesterday an admirable speech in the Chambers, calling on the Administration to attend to the miseries of the poor, as well as to the infliction of punishment on the insurgents; that the only way to prevent insurrection was to watch over those classes who were suffering. He stated that a poor literary man had actually dipJ of starvation, after being six days without food. From a statistic report it'would appear that nearly four hundred thousand persons are receiving in the city of Paris alms for their support; that nearly one 4undied thousand are Ul absolute Stress, jlQW fiutil i state of things is to be remedied, or what is to be done in the ensuing winter nobody seems to know; and everything seems verging to a state which it is frightful to contemplate. That a restora- tion to a monarchy will be of anv advantage is not to be ex- pected yet there are many who look to it as to their salvation. The presence of the Prince de Joinville, and the last of the elder branch of the Bourbons, in the same city, is said to have led to a mutual compromise whilst the journey which some of the papers assert that Thiers has made to England, haa awakened some suspicion that changes of no ordinary character are at no great distance and that the present President of the Republic has consented to them. What the real value ot such reports may be I will not presume to say, but they art- preva- lent, and in so changeable a people as the French have been always acknowledged to be, nobody can for an instant say what new events ma\ arise to change the whole condition of affairs. i be only intelligence as to the nature of the votes given for the election, it from Caen, when some of the military. on their way to embalk at Cherbourg, gave their vote* they were all in favour of the Ultra Republicans. Fiocon had the largest amount of votes. This is another bad aucuiytor the ministers; but their majority in the assembly is not likely to be much diminished. The number of prisoners that have arrived from Rome is al- ready very considoabte. The goxemor of the lortiess of the Isle of Saint Merquente, so well known as the prison in which the mysterious iron mask was confined, under the reign of Lom« the Fourteenth, has been called to prepare for the immediate re- ception of six hundred prisoners. During the period of the presence of the French army in Rome, there is to be a constant steam communication kept up between Toulonand CivmVecchia, and steam boats are to ply regularly twice a week between those ports.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE. r — MERLIN OFFICE, FRIDAY MORNING. FRANCE.—The results of the French elections in the depart- ments were not known on Wednesday, in Parts, although there is no doubt of the return of M. de Lamartine fur the Department of the I.oiret. The numbers, all far as they were known yes- terdisy, were L.imartine 7,259 Mapier 2/J26 Rondeau ago Honour to the electors of Ronet, for having returned to the Assembly the man of all France, whose presence there at the present cnsts i* the most necessary. They have paid their por- tion ot the debt of gratitude due to him, who, above all others, is entitled to be hailed as "The saviour of hili country—Lamar- tine the Liberator." ROMI.—Letters from Rome state that Mazzini left the city with a bntish passport, find Avezzma with an American one. Can- baldi left Kome with a certain number of troops, and was pur- suec by the French cavalry in tiie direction 01 Xivo.i. Many Lcmbard. obtained British passports. The Journal de Frankfort contains the following :—" We have just received a letter from Carlsruhe of the 5th, which says, The Bombatdment of Radstadt commenced tbe even Wi; before last, and from the report, very heavy artillery must be used. The foruess was vigorously bombarded last night; it is impossible that it can hold out Ion;. The Emperor of Auslria has returned to Vienna. He will not, it )s said, go back to the army. The Cologne Gazette states that a battle took place on the 3rd, between Acs and Szany, in which the Magyars completelv dt- feated the Imperialists. Ibe Duke aud Duchess of Bordeaux have arrived at Eimll, and great numbers of the Legitimatists of France ate iiocklllg to Eims and to Coblentz (the name is ominous), to join them. The Federal Tribunal of Arbitratcn, consisting of threemem- bers numinati-d by Prussia, two by li„uuvcr, and two by Saxony, met 00 the 2nd, io Frfurth. It will decide tederal questun; sub. mitted to it by those Governments. DFFfAT OF THE GF.rtMA\s IIHORE FKFDRRICIA.—The Ham- burgh Bnr:iedi<1Ut 01 Saturday itates that 011 the 6th Inst., the German* were defeated by the Danes before Fredertcia. Ledrn Rollin, M. Tineis, Martin Bernard, Euenne Arago, aod Seigeant B,¡icbor,arnved in London yesterday.

IMPORT A N'T.—Xo. 10, Stow-hill, Newport, Monmouthshire June 2.)th, 1819. Gentlemen.— Having just lakec up one of our Cuunty papers, in which I observed that a testimonial I sent to you, some time ago, from Leamington, in favour of Doctor Lococks Pulmonic Wafers, is inserted, I think it but justice to tllat valuable medicine, to inform you that it5 merits are b'.W little known ID this locality, wben compared with the advantage tn a t most result from is more general use among those who suffer from the ever changing nature of this peculiarly variable ctmate. Situated neatly Midway between mountain and chan- nel, we suffer much during a great part ot the year from dampt and sudden changes, affecting the lungs, ac., very much and oa enquir,r»g ( when 1 first became resident here), whetner Doctor Locock's wafers were genera iy used, I was surprised to fiod that many persons who bad suffered as I have, had not tried the remedy at all. I have. 10 all such persons with whom I have had an y acquaintance, strongly recommended a trial of the wa us," and the result has been almost uniformly a convic- non of their important remedial properties. I therefore urge you to take some means to render the preparation more generally known in this locality, as I am convinced that many persons would derive great bemfit from its usr, when sulWing from afLcllons of the lhroa: and lungs, produced by the effects of the climate and other causes, such as much and continued speaking [ See. I have already remarked that there are no lojuiious con- sequences to be feated from their use, as the wafers act as a tonic to the throat.without exciting it unnecessary. If you can suggest any mode by which 1 can assist you in the matter, you are per- fectly at liberty to command me as you please—1 am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, EDWARD PACE, Professor of ttie piano- foite and singing, organist and choir master, St. Mary's Church. Newport, Monmouthshire.

NEWPORT. Imports and Exports tor the week ending July 12. IMPORTS. IKDUSTRY, Fryer, Gloucester, plank. Milo, Wil- ^*3^ liauis, Kinsale, pit wood. Mathildas, Thomas. "Whitehaven, iron ore.—Ann, Ilillman, Bridgwater "wFffgjghay.— La»ly Selina, Thomas, Cardifl. timber.— JoseplL Canard, Williams, Quebec, timber and deals.—Economy Hill Gloucester, iron.— Eugine, Hodge, Gloucester, iron.—Three Brothers, Hicks, Padstow, iron ore.—Ocean, Dustinsr Pen- zancr, tin.—Temperance, Hawkins, Padstow, ore.—William Coirins, Cardiff, bark Bee. Rymer, Gloucester, flour. Ann, Home, Bridgwater, hay and cider Orweil, Poliand, Nuath, iron ore Friendship, Watts, Gloucester, floor. Providence, Evans, Carmarthen, iron -Louisa, Sutham, Pen- zance, potatoes.—Maria, Reese, Quebec, timber.— Elizabeth Jenkins, Barjow, ore. Cardiff Trader, Hopton, Gloucester, sundries. Cardiff, Johns, Cardiff, stones.—Bristol Packet, Duddrid(?e, Bridgwater, flour. Charles, Home, Cardiff, coke.—William, Fry, Chepstow, timber.—Kitty, Long, Lydnej, charcoal. I EXPORTS. Number One, Tansley, Jersey, 40 tons coal. Little Fred, Blake, Smyrna, 124 tons coal.—Colonia, Saabye, St. Thomas, 270 tons coal-—Lifley, Power, Grenada, 367 tons coal.—Eliza Jttae, Brown, Mihits, 360 torn CMd. Z5 tons coke. Florida, Lewis, Barcelona, 200 ions coal. Sarah Ann, Skolfield, 659 tons railway iron and bar iron Russia, RantifonI, .New Or- leans, 6"0 tons railway iron. Wall Park, Tilby, Boston, 646 tons railway iron.—Mary Jane, Clayton, Liverpool, iron. Rebecca, Aiorris, Cardiff, oats. Thomas and Sarah, Lewis, Swansea; Marutta, Thomas; Aqnaila, James; Arathusa, Princy, Liverpool Mure, Power, Berehaven Betsy, Cham- pion, Ipnvich; Albion, Parker, London Thomas and Mary, LeHugent, Dublin; Eliza, Williams; Bristol Pocht. Parry, Liverpool Fanny, Grinns, Lldney Providence, Owen, Liver- pool; Heber, Decuit, Hull; Olive Branch, Batman, Charles- town; Mercury, Lewis, Runcoru; Mauaret, Pu^h, Liverpool Betsy, Shadrach, Llanelly Mary Makin, Shea, Cork • La°fet' Jones; Mana Martha, Lane; Thomas, Morris, Liverpool Iron and tin piatss.

GLAMORGANSHIRE CANAL. Imports and Exports for the week ending July II. IMPORTS. Elizabeth, Merthyr Packet, Amity, Friends, Bristol, sun- dries Ann, Brothers, Susan, Sligo, sundries. Newnham, Sisters, Bnllow Mary, Bristol, iron ore. Vulcan, Cardigan, sundries.—Ann* Turtle, Bulow, iron ore.—Geor^iana, lilou- cester, lipht — Glamorgan, Newport, sundries. Commerce, Bullow; Brothers, Fowev, iron ore.—Gleaner, Newport, sun« dries.—Nottingham. Active, Bullow, iron ore —Ha; le, Hayle; Yiidet, Brixham Oliver Lloyd, Cardigan Aassina, Amster- dam, ballast.— Martha, Gloucester, sundries.—Mary, Bristol; Newnham, Bullow, iron ore —Devonport, Plymouth" ballast. EXPORTS. Thomas, Henrietta, London; Elizabeth, Merthyr Packet, Bristol Merchant, Gloucester, iron. Daring, Bute Docks potatoes. Elizabeth, Friends, Bristol, iron -Mary Ann[ Aberthaw,coal.—Newnbam, listers Bullow, light. -"Union^ London; Ann, Mary, Bristol, iron1—Hope, Watchett, coal Ann, Lady of the Lake, Bullow, light.—Provider, Glamorgan, London; Amity, Hannah. BrIStol; Yandew Malta, iron.- Jane and Mary, Gloucester, coal.^—Commerce, Bullow, light. Castle, Pride, Bristol, iron.— Charlen, Newport, coke.—Bro- thers, Bridgwater, coal.— Hereford, William, Galley, Bullow, light—Venn*, John George, Bridgwater; Mary and Eliza- beth, Gloucester Oriel, Pwiheli; Taff, Fishguard, coal.—Ca- therine Cornelius, Amsterdam, iron. Nottingham, Bullow; Industry, Scilly, light.

BUTE DOCKS, CARDIFF. Imports and Exports for the wei:k ending July n. IMPORTS. July 5th.—Eliza, Waterford; Ocean, llavle; Ponne Mere Periaance Daring, Plymouth Catherine, Chepstow Provi- dence, Newport; George and Frances. Dingle; Thomas and Ann. Independent, Bristol; Gannet. Bridgwater. 6th. Moro, Loudon Abeona, Yonghal John Miller, Whiteh&tfn Char leu .Lawrence, Southampton Herald, Penzance; Minus, Pear:, Hayle; Ellen, Falmouth; Hazard, Ktlrush Rosebud, Watchett; Temperance, Friends, Bridg- water Dolphin, Stroud Packet, Mestiey, Bristol; Devonport, Ilsnnau, I'ruHcesca. Guiseppine, Gloucester. itlL -Ellen, Walter, Falmouth; Charlotte, George, Jonadab, St. Michael, Jeune lnsnlare, Brothers, Syrian, Palmerston, Bristol; Admiral, Van t rontp, Amsterdam Hope, William and Susan, Bridgwater; John, St. Ives; Margam Packet* Porthcawl; Zeobyr. Penzance Queen, Scilly. 9th.—GaJway, Ark, Belfast; Eagle, St. Ives; Atalanta, Mystery, Ga:way; Union, Fowey Eliza, Psrt T%ibot; Vic- toria, Bridgwater. 10th.1ajeatu, Combe; Elizabeth and Ann, Cork; Mary, Penzance; Catherine, St. hes; Fame, Porthcawl; Gannett, Bridgwater; St. Julian, Bristol; Sarah, Chepstow, Laurina, Barrv John, William, Lark, Bristol. lltli.—Penryn Castle, Barrow; Arono, Ghent; George the Fourth, Wateriord: Kovei, Newport; Ark. Gloucester; Eilen, Lass of Courtown, Bristol; Duke of Wellington, Mine- head. EXPORTS. Ju!v 5th.—Ann, Mary, Waterford; John Hardy, London; Park,"Hayle Seonie, Bonne Mere, Nanten Jamas Carmicbael. Cork; Ann and Mary, Coleraine Express, Dover; Thomas, Penzancp; George and Fiances, Liverpool. f th.—Venus Bidefcrd Elizabeth, Cronstadt; Archedali- ance, Jeuuo Adele, Nantes; Robert Burrell, London Anne Cherie, Brest; Clio, Limerick Mounts Bay, Penzance; Ellen. Drinen, Cork; Rosebud, Watchett; Friends, Bridgwater; Minerva Chepstow. 7th.—Eliza, Youghal; Minus, Plymouth; John Wesley, St Ivfs Svlvanus. StAr, Liverpool; St. Michael, Jeune Insu- laire, Nantes; Intrepid, Brest; Leigfcton, Coleraine; Salacia, Liverpool Druid, Porthcawl William Whittv, Brothers, Abundance, Charlotte, Georpe, Jonadab. Bjiotol. 9th. — Flavio, Boston Grace, London Ellen, Falmonth Jersey, Tar, Youghal; Cberebin, Nantes, Cumberland. Bel- fast: John and Eleanor, Eagle, St. Ives; Charles, Bideford; Pearl, Hay I" s Dependent, Hope, Prudence, Bridgwater j Abby, Bristol. 10th.—Shannon, Lisbon; Cardiff Lrtss, John and William, Liverpool; Devonshiie. London; Three Sisters, Waterford; Eliza, Hayle, Courles. St. Julian, Nantes Greyhound, Wary, Penzance Walter, Falmouth Bee, Cork Victoria, Gannett, Bridgwater. 11th.—Davenport, Quebec; Horsford, Belfast; Herald, Zephyr Penzance; Caroline, Liverpool; John, St. *ve8' t Duchess of Leinster, Dublin; Otter, Win. and Mary, Kilen, St. George. Bristol; Charles, Chepstow.

BIRTHS, MARRIA&ES,&DEATHS. On the 10)h iim., Kt Verh.il. f the wife of Mr. J. B. Seward, of her fHajesO l'u" a son- wjfe of Mr. James On the 10th instant, at Caerleon, Charles, wheelwright, of a ear London, the lady of On the Gth inst an t ,at Hampstead > n«r i r > R. P. Davies, Esq., °wife of Mr. Wm' Richards! On the 8th inst., at Swansea, tne WHC of lately, at Crickhowell, the lady of the Rev. J. Evans, vicar, L"Itel)', nt Cnckbowe 5th instant, at Neath, the wife of Mr. Wm. Lewi. saddler, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 9th instant, at the Tabernacle Chapel, Newport, by tbe Rev. Thomas Gillman, Mr. John Bourne to Miss Mary ^OnUie^rd instant, by license. atGelly Gaer Church, by tbe K«v. Mr. Price, Mr. Lewis Lewis, oi Blackwood, Bedweltv, to Miss' Mary Davies, daughter of William Davies, Esq., of G vvar- thonor, Gelly Gaer. On the 10th instant, at St. Mary's Church, Monmouth, by the Rev. E. F. Arney, vicar, Mr. John May, of Bath, to Eliza, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Dubberley, of that town. DIED. On the 8th instant, at Pillgwenlly, Mrs. Ann Price, aged 66 years. On the 8th instant, at Chepstow, Mrs. Warren, of the Lord Nelson, on the Back. On the 6th instant, at Monmouth, Winifred, wife of Thomas A very, aged 79 years. On the 7ta instant, at Monmouth, Mr. James Hawkins, plumber, &c aged 74 years, the oldest tradesman of the town, universally respected. Ou the 8th inst., at Cardiff, Capt. George Jeffrey, of New- port, aged 81 years. On the 9th instant, of cholera, at Cardiff. Mr. Henry Sains- j bury, butcher, agem 37 His wife died on Thursday,— both stood in the market on Saturday iast. On the 9th inst., at Lyme Regis, James Lean, Ewj., of Clifton, aged 75. „. On the Uth instant, at Cheltenham, NichpHl late ci Abergavenny, aged *4 }'pa-n»