Monmouthshire Merlin

SRYKKAWS. TEA PARTY.-On Monday, the 16tli ihst., a tea party was held at the Town-liall, in aid of the English Independent Chapel, now in course of erection. It was respectably and numerously attended. The following ministers were present: the Rev. Messrs. Stephenson, Brynmawr; Jeffreys, Ebbvr Vale; Davies, Brecon College Phillips, deputy for the Bible Society; Stephens, Sirhowy; and Davies, Llanelly. The gross proceeds are to assist in liquidating the debt; the whole of the expenses being defrayed by friends. The festive meet- ing was attended by an excellent band of singers, who enter- tamed the company during the afternoon they subsequently adjourned to Rehoboth Chapel, to attend the Annual Bible Meeting, where a large assemblage being present, Mr. John Jones, merchant, was called to the chair. Several able speeches were delivered by different ministers, and the meet- ing conducted with satisfaction to all present.

CA ERLEON. DETAILS OF CHOLERA CASES. The following detals have been furnished us from an authentic source:- May 28.—1 case a woman suffering from previous disease fatal in 42 hours. June 4.-2 cases; each fatal in 13 hours. One of these was an aged man, who was not visited by any medical man the other was in a state of collapse when first seen. T fi to 13.—3 cases; all seen at commencement of disease, J ne —26 cases of diarrhoea—no deaths, and recovery died from the consecutive fever, in June lo to • had suffered from premonitory diarrhoea* f°r 3 days^ and never applied for medical aid.-lO cases of^"07?—5 cases; of which 2 were fatal; one an ,0 the second, a poor Irish girl, who had been 7 ^s-9 °c dianW- rejuner28 to July 4.-1 case recovered -8 cases diarrhoea. July 5 to 12. 1 case; fatal in 13 hours from first appearance of illness.-I I cases of diarrhoea. Total.—Cholera, 14 cases.—Diarrhoea from first, 64. W e are glad to say that the state of health in this pleasant little neighbourhood, is BOW almost restored to its usual ex- ellent state, >• >

CRJCKHOWSLL. A WIFE AND HER PARAMOUR CHARGED WITH POISONING HER HUSBAND AND SON. From suspicious circumstances connected with the death of a child at Beaufort Iron Works, in the parish of Llangattock, E. Davies, Esq., coroner, issued his warrant for the apprehen- sion of Margaret Michael, the mother, and Ebenezer Jones, the man with whom she lived. The body of the child was exhumed, and the stomach sent to Mr. Herpath, chemist, of Bristol, for analyzation. That gentleman detected poison therein. On receipt of this information, Superintendent Day, at the instance of the coroner, apprehended the parties at their house, and on Friday last they were brought before \V. R. Stretton and W. H. West, Esqrs. and the Rev. Edw. Lewis, magistrates, at Crickhowell. Superintendent Day and the carpenter who made the coffin, were examined, as also Thos. Miles, haulier, the latter stating that the female prisoner had been his tenant, keeping a beershop at Beaufort. She had eight children by her late husband, who died ten or eleven months ago, after an illness of a fortnight. He complained of in his stomach and head, and was always wanting to drink, and retched violently. "VY itness was not present when the boy died. W hen he did see him, the boy was suffering greatly, and throwing up. He appeared a healthy boy before his sudden illness. The mother was talking of going to America with the prisoner Jones. Mary Milcs, wife of the last witness, stated that she knew the female prisoner, who has no child now. Win. Michael, the boy, was taken suddenly ill on the Friday, and died on the following Tuesday. On hearing he was ill, witness saw his mother give him some broth, and she told witness he was seized while taking the broth. He was lying on his belly on a bench, crying very much, and complaining of his stomach and head, and vomiting. His mother went for the surgeon, and had two powders for the child, and directions to apply a mustard poultice. She administered a powder, but did not apply the poultice. He was in as much pain as he could bear, and was constantly retching, and throwing up a greenish sub- stance. After death, on last Tuesday week, his body and face were greatly swollen. His mother appeared sorry. The prisoners were then removed back to the station, till Tuesday,when the bodies of her husband and daughter were to be exhumed. Herpath attended on Tuesday, when he announced the presence of arsenic in the stomach of the boy, and took the contents of the other two stomachs back to Bristol for analyzation. The jury returned a verdict of Wilful Murder" against the prisoners, who were then removed to Brecon gaol)to await their trial at the assizes.

MONMOUTH. BRUCE'S PANORAMA OF, AND LECTURES ON, SCENES IN AUSTRALIA AND AMERICA. — This panorama has been exhibited at Monmouth during the past week, and has attracted large audiences. We certainly cannot speak so enthusiastically of the scenery, as some of our brethren of the "broad sheet," but it is nevertheless well worth the price of admission. PLATING THE "DICKENS."—Mr. Augustus Dermaid, a gentleman who advertises himself as a personator of the pricipal characters of Dickens's various works, disappointed his intended patrons, at Monmouth, on Monday evening last. He had announced his illustrations at the Borough Court, on that evening, and several persons awaited his arrival, but he has not since been heard of. We understand that similar disappointments were caused by this eccentric individual in Gloucestershire lately CRICKET—On Wednesday last, a match between the Men- mouth and Ross Clubs was played on the ground of the former. The Ross men had the best of the game at the termi- nation of the day, but it was not played out.

3? FAST DAY.—The 17th inst. was held by the denominations here, a fast day, on account of the cholera. Meetings were he Id in the morning at the Methodist Chapel, and in the, evening, at Trosnant Baptist Chapel; the latter chapel, floor galleries, and vestry, was literally crammed, and scores of people were standing outside. Great solemnity and fervidness charactsrisod the meeting. Before the close, the Rev. Lloyd Isaac addressed the meeting, in an earnest and forcible appeal. The meeting was further addressed by the Rev. Mr. r^vans, of the Tabernacle, and W. W. Phillips. Esq.; the latter concluded with prayer. ANNIVERSARY.—On Monday last, the brothers of the Free Miners' Lodge of the Order of Philanthropies, celebrated their anniversary at the New White Hart, Abersyclian. The WethrPii..yjiixcbud in procession tlijscmgh the town to tha Primitive Methodist .new chapel, where ail excellent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Isaac White, from 1 Cor., xiii 13 On their return from chapel, the members sat down to a capital dinner which reflected the highest credit on the catering of the hostess, Mrs. James. After usual loval and wfwTr8! ha? drunk, .tlle. festive throng separated, righted with the evening's entertainment. 1 wje eT-:ry reas°n to believe that this dreadful disease has left our little town wp have not heard of any fresh case during the past week A WHIRLWIND MAKING HIV A J? J some hay-makers were busily at wort days since, the "Jim Crow Cottage" Cro^vcr'l 3 1,^ .ac'ja';el to whistling into the fieldf and kTdde,di g' ?i whirlwind came ACewLt>L^dS,ny8lt1riOUS ar™ "about Ja ton of hay" hay-makers describe th^whirbvindf"06 be-U hear<J,°f' The more cleanly and easily, and w7tht sweeping up the grass they ever saw accomplished before *P

R I S VA. THE CHOLERA.—This I • T • U J appearance here. In tl lul epidemic has made its man named Bevan, was ,p;CU^y Iast 7eelV a youilS the close of the week ?{.auci died in a few hours- At was in a very pm'a,i-;m?o ?r-WaS ;?lmlarly stacked, and recovering slowly iin ■ C0V, ?11.1 f°r some days—she is attacked, and died in a f Su nf,ss',t e ,lllsband was lived is on an eminerco 1 ^4 !fS" ±1 !USe Yhlch they opinion is, that the snor • T ui canal, and the general Dissenters of this parish u" Tuesday last, the meetings, imploriJTC: 'eld,tl ref u!nted Pu,bllc1 Pr^er- destroying angel *f '60(1 f stay .the hand ofthe „rm,lnv rfTo^frf t»T'A respectable lad named Moses, in the HP1PHeotinto+?USSe11' mct with .a SERIOUS accident, ns flip mm tl, 'e garden to shoot the birds devouring the 1 jtli-in tlio 1 and shattered his hand so badly, that Mr. Robathan the Sui.geon> Was obliged to amputate it at the wiijt.. going on well, under the circumstances.

TSEDEGAR. f l?niSe<i to leilrn that Tredegar eujoys an uninter- rupted ana happy exception from Cholera. There have been several cdoes of diarrhoja, but prompt medical aid have happil} succeeded m preventing any serious result. T-—The Cricket Club here, under the fostering care of Mr. ueorge Homfray, who is ever ready to encourage the amusements of the place, is doinp- well, and it is hoped they will. be soon induced to try 'conclusions with some neighbouring club. y CONCERT. An amateur concert took place hero on Wednesday, July 10th, which gave great satisfaction. The opening overture (ira Dmvolo) was performed admirably, together with several other pieces. The singing of G. Homfray, Esq." Messrs. R. Davis, and W. Campbell, was warmly applauded. 1 he amateurs of Tredegar are greatly for so liberally encouraging their public efforts.

HSRTHYE. The Cholera, we regret to state, has not abated much in this town, as the following official report will exemplify •— Keturn of cases, Monday, July 16 Merthyr. Attacked. Dead. Total trom commencement (May 25th) as per last report, corrected by registration returns, up to 10 a.m. yesterday 1176 472 New cases, up to 10 a.m. to-day 14 8 Dowlais. Total from commencement (June 10th), up to ^10 a.m. yesterday 150 51 New cases, up to 10 a.m. to-day 20 8 Aberdare. Total from commencement (J une 24th), up to 10 a.m. yesterday I. 100 J9 New cases, up to 10 a.m. to-day 20 5 Total. 1480 564 MERTIIYR PARISH.— In addition to the 150 regular paupers, there are, since the appearance of the cholera in this town, upwards of 300 occasional ones. Report had it oil illon- day, that five of these were drunk on Saturday evening.

PARLIAAIENT. During the past week there has been but little business of public moment transacted in either house. Among matters which the lower house has taken into consideration, we may mention that the Small Debts Act Amendment Bill went through committee, a clause proposed by Mr. Fitzroy, ex- tending the jurisdiction of Small Debts Courts to £ 50, having been negatived by 62 to 34. -The Ordnance Estimates have also come in for a share of the attention of the Commons; and much opposition has been shewn to any unnecessary squandering of the public money; and when the house went mto committee upon the Disembodied Militia Bill, Mr.Hume ■wished to see the militia disbanded altogether. It had cost more than £ 8,000,000 of late years, and was of no earthly use, except to provide berths for colonels of regiments. He ob- jected to the principle of conscription by which the militia was filled up. The Bill has gone through committee.

THE DANISH W AH.-A letter from Frankfort, of the 14th, addressed to a Cologne paper, says that the Vicar of the Empire has protested against the conclusion of an armistice between Prus-ia and Denmark, without the participation of the Central Government. 1 he States of the Duchy of Brunswick have made a similar protest; and, according an ^ltona paper, the hlvV6f«r,JreSldeMt?Ild Vice Pfesiden!softhe^atl°n^ Assem- bly ot bchleswig HoUtein have also adopted a protest, and re- soivvd not to execute the armistice. whll'Tlr DKATH--Rlai"f Fenwick, of the 13th Regiment t n cominl,I5f r'V fme b,oti'erofficers at Belfast, wasobse.ved, extinci This » 11 » l° 0n l,eine taken up' llfe was cij. gallant officer entered the service at the ape of Indii and Ser* e,8'lleen years with the above regiment in ?,:e,VedJ,hree medals and a brevet rank for distm- Kuished services, and was on several occasions mentioned by Sir Konert bjle, in his dispatches. The number of the Baden insurgent army which has entered 8wi¡zeriaud, either by Englisau or Rhehnan, was nearly 4,000. They had with them thirty guns, several baggae waggons, and ahdut 6UO nurses, ihey allowed themselves to be disarmed. Hadstadt st 11 holds out. UUBI.IN. SATURDAY.—In general, although the processions on ani hursday (the Iwelth July) were more numerously attended than cn many previous Orange anniversaries, they were remark- able for the absence oi anything in the shape of collision with the Rornaii Catholic peasantry, with one most lamentable excep- tion, near Cafetlewelian, in the county ot Down, when a proces- sion was letuming from the demesne of the Earl of Roden. The Orangemen, on their return from Tollvmore park, throgh the pass of Dolly's Brae, were fired on by a dense mob of Ribhonmen. who had fined the pass on either side. The great body ot the Ledges had passed through the defile, when the Ribbonmen opened their tire on the men around the last flag, and oo the cons abttittry and military, who were bringing up the rear1. Balls were whizzing on all sides. Some of the Orangemen werestiuck down but the Lody at once opened a warm fire in return, and wiili the police, broke into skirmishin-g order up the mountain, and dislodged tkeir cowardly assailants from behind the stone walls a id ditches where they had taken up position. They took 38 prisoners, most of them ermed with pikes, muskets, scythes mounted on poles, and other deadly weapons, who were all convey d into Rathfnhnd that night, and were on t riday ful'y comti,i:ted. Four of the Orange party were severely wounded, though none killed and about 30 of the Ribbon party, several of whom were seen iyiug dead on the roads, in the vicinity and through the mountain, but were conveyed away during the night. Such ii she account given by a journal friendly to the Orange party. MUHDEB OF Two CnFLDREV.-Two chilJren, one a boy about five years of age, and the other a girl aged three years of the name of Heaid, were murdeied by their uncle, Benjamin Heald, a labourer, at Knotiingley, near Pontefract, on F-idav fotenoon last. The father of the chidren, an industrious w„,i, itig man, the brother ot the murderer, lost his wife about months ago. and has, with his two children, been for Sl)m. re, ditm with his parents al Knottingley. On Friday his I k"6 Benjamin, who is about 20 years of age, took the two „t'P?j into bis parents' garden to walk, and, after t! ey had b 'eD a short time, he, as it seems, in some paroxysm ,f-en ere killed them both beating out the brains ol the bo» „ A.lnsanu». *nd those of the girl with a stick. After he had „ a bol,le' awful deed be went and told his mother that i.» ..ommi|ted the k lied the children. Previously be bad treats l 1 vcd he l,ad gieatest fondness. He appeared little c no wi,1> lbe had dore; and. on being asked what he ha'l! ,.r.ned ftt what he said he wasafn id they would con.e to ec| 'hem for, he not have liked to see. He was take ^an'» "hich he should offering the slightest resistance or in 10,0 ,Cusl°dy without cerned at what he had done. PPeanng in the least con- AITIMPT ro MUUDKR —Stones sj..r week being the scene of much Pv! d ^as during the Past premises of Mr. Nixton, a printer fnt' °n Mondy week the to be in flimes. The assistant r". e ,own. were discovered dtately obtained, and by great e!<.r. nci«hbours was im«ne- not until upwards of £ lon i "rtl°Ds the fire was got out, was extinguished, two other 1 "as done. Pefoie the fiie immediate vie i nity of thp t were found to be raginS 1 assistance in the nremuie » ar>d lor want ofthe fcess,^ occurring almost siiimii H6rec'es,'Oyed. The facj of t and anxfety,™ ur no othpr^°USi^ .natl,rally caused they were the act nf a .)uc'Usion could be come following (IRV as Mr li ,nc^iary or of a mairnc. Onjhe day he was fired at drfber*°"eU*b^ a"mi*c<e*^rnled with a fowhng-piece, the contents nf i" i! n«uted of large sixed shot, which entered Mr. Nu.on's neck? Strtnge to s«y, that whilst fhe wounded man was being attended to, the attempted mur- derer entered the shop and s?r0Ve to set fire to the contents, but was seized in the act, nnd after considerable resistance was secured. Ou Wednesday he was temoved by Mr. Henderson, snpenntendant of the locil poliece. for examination before the btnch of magistrates at Newport Pagnell, here Ire gave the name of James Arnold. A certificate that Mr. JNixton was in t°o dangerous a state to attend to give evidence being produced, the prisoner was remanded until Friday, when he was taken before the magistrates in this town, and again remanded on account of the dangerous illness of Mr. Nixton. It has been ascertained that the pisoner is related to that individual by marriage, and for some time past has exhibited much animosity against him without any known motive.

Society for the Improvement of Church MUSIC, IN THE ARCHDEACONRY OF MONMOUTH. c The second annual meeting of this interesting society, formed for the laudable, the sacred purpose, of cultivating and geiiera"- izina; psalmody, as a branch of Divine worship, took place t Newport on Tuesday ^iast on which occasion there \va puolic ?e vice in St. Woollos Church, accompanied by a fi.ll choir of professionals and amateursand the general meeting was held at the large loom of tha National Schools, at which the learned Lord Bishop of LI-trdaff presided, and a report os the proceedings of which we subjoin. A very large congregation assembler! at the parish Church, amongst whom we noticed many of the leading county faTnilie, and a considerable number of the clergy of the diocese. The church services were impressively performed by the Rev. Edward Hawkins, vicar assisted by the Rev Feetham and the sermon, a truly edifying and eloquent production, was preached by the venerable Archdeacon Crawley. Ei-e we'close our notice of this anniversary, we shall give our readers a few notes of this admirable discourse, which presented a masterly enumeration of the happy effects calculatr d to result from the society-a succinct and instructive scriptural history of sacred music, in a flow of language at once powerful com manding, brilliant, and devotional—equally removed from the coldness of philosophic disquisition, and the mere ardour ol unchastened enthusiasm Mr. T. R. Price, the respected organist of St. Woollos pre- sided at that instrument, and Mr. H. J. Groves, organist of St. Paul's, ably led the smgfrs. The following is a synopsis of the music introduced during the morning service- Introductory Voluntary.-Venite Exultemus and Gloria Patri Chant, arranged tro;n Beethoven's seventh symphony, by John Goss. Te Deum Laudamus, Jubilate Deo, and Responses after the commandments, from the morning service in G rnmnnspd bv Benjamin Cooke, Mus. Doc. 1770. After the Third Collect.—Anthem composed by William Croft, Mus. Doc. li,24. God is gone up with a merry noise, and the Lord with tiie sound of the trumpet." '• O sin^ praises, sing praises unto our God: O sing praises, sing praises°unto our King." For God is King of all the Earth O sing ye praises with undertanding. Amen."—P.-alm xlvii 5 7 tI Before the Communion Service.—Psalm lxxxv.-V. 1, ]3. New version. Tune, St. Matthew's. Composed by Win. Croft, Mus. Doc. 1/20. Before the Gospel.—"Glory be to thee, 0 God." Before the SE.rmon.-Psalm xxxiii. v. 1-5. New version. une, Chichester. Composed by Thomas Ravenscroft, Mus. Bac. 1621. Concluding Voluntary —Organist, Mr. T. R. Price. In the performance of these compositions which formed an exceedingly judicious selection for the occasion-as well from their affording opportunity of developing the attainments of the singers, as from their being suitable examples of music adapted for public worship generally, much proficiency taste and talent were displayed, and we were struck with the accu- racy in time, and the strict regard to the pure simplicity of the composers. We entirely agree with those who deem pathos the chief excellence of music. Without this it may amuse the ear, it may give a little exercise to the mlnd of the hearer, it may show the performers' dexterity, the, versatility or skill of the composer, but it will not engage the affections it will not melt the heart with pure cinotious, nor elevate it with sublime ones in a word, the- florid style for effect, will never be attendej with those important results, that it produced in the days of simplicity and true taste. The proficiency and entire success of the choir, were evidently gratifying, in a high degree, to the zealous and talented secretary, to whom the Society are under great obligations. & The sermon, preached by the Rev. Archdeacon Crawley, Was a fine specimen of pulpit eloquence. The rev. gentleman took for his text the 12th verse of the 14th chapter of the let Epistle to the Corinthians.- "Even so ve, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye ma): excel to the edi lying of the church." In commencing his discourse, the ven. Archdeacon remarked that there was no part of Scripture in which there might be found so many directions and instructions as to the be,t and most suitable exercises to he observed in the public worsiiip o; Almighty God, as in the Epistle from which the text was taken. It did not appear, however, to have been so much the object of the Apostles, or of our Saviour himself, to teach his disciples the particular forms nd ceremonies to be employed in public rorship, as to lay down great and general principles, applicable to all place., and which might be adapted to the varied circumstances of his followers. The members of the Corinthian church, to whom the Apostle was speaking, had allowed certain evils to creep amongst them, and to the correc- tion oUhese evils he reproofs administered bv the Apostle in this ep.sile, were chiefly direc:el; some 0f then, had begun to pride themselves upon the possession of uncommon spiritual g!fts and the Apostle was not backward in giving a Bharp and faithful check to this growing evil. The rev. gentleman then said he h ,d chosen the words ot the Apostle for his text, as he considered they formed one of the most suitable passages of Scripture for the present occasion. It was true they could not expect spiritual gifts of the same kind to which the Apostle was alluding when he spoke the words of the text-such as the miraculous gift of tongues, the gift of prophecy, &c., &, c. but the passage under consideration clearly taught one thiner at least, thac was strictly applicable to their present purpose ,iz: the object for which all spiritual gifts (of whatever kind hey might oe) shouid be sought, he meant, the edification of the church, these sriritual gifts should never be made a sub- ject of individual giorying, or a cause of contention among the members of the church as was the case with the Corinthians, at should b«. Liin.i} and affectionately employed for the benefit > all the mc-mbeis. In the Corinthian church, of old as well thevf present day, although there were many members, hey formed one bodv-and nothing, therefore, could have been more mcons'stent mth their true and proper character, as a Christian church than the dissensions and divisions to which ili? fi d,m the teXU 'l he rev- gentleman dwelt at i»?hVchCr°.& savp Prophecy via-, the gift to which St. Paul evidently chanter from w^vA?3 WaS raa,lif-St from the 1st verse of the gf er charity and 1 tPX' %VaS taken' where he says, Follow Dronl esv Tt 6 Sp\rit.ual gift", but rather that ye may a peculiar c 10IC° of the Apostle whicn gave word wh'irh w-,c t -I f J**1 IOr tlie Present occasion. The tions ,hp I p5°Phecy had a variety of significa- for'h the nraiw« among the rest, that of uttering spiritual Pfini ? M°St Hi^h in Psain^ hymns, and Archdeacon T™ *unfreT->ently alluded to. The rev. Archdeacon then quoted several Passages of Scripture in which illustrative of the Importance'^ atta6"^ "lenthioned. a.b?ve- and to tl.p nr^i.v "orca?ce "ttacned, m the primitive as;es, E !1:?1"1"the worshipof G"d;and if>he f Of singing was so much valued of old, might attetint to attain P,e-f0r the blessinS °f G°d in the present ns flmndv i l k somethlnS approaching to excellence in their rs'-srremindihemthat>in^a"a^- ment of this valuable gut, they must take care not to put them- selves forth but exercise the gift for the advancement of the glory of (iod, and the advantage of his church. They might also, he thought, gather out of the passage before them some hints as 10 the best mode of accomplishing the object contem- plated by thepi on that Occasion;, fcnd x^riai&Iy they, u-,igllt learn, among other things, that their psalmody should be con- gregational for the argument of the Apostle in the epistle before them was evidently intended to teach that no gifts should be employed in the church in which the members generally could not participate, either in spirit or understand- ing, and in accordance with that principle, he urged upon those who spoke in an unknown tongue, the necessity of inter- preting what was spoken, for the benefit of the unlearned. This clearly showell that the exercise of spiritual gifts was intended for the edification of the church and that these gits should be employed in such a manner that the congregation generally might solemnly and profitably unite with those who possessed them, in the services of the sanctuary; and upon this principle it was that the Apostle declared thut they should "Sing with the spirit and with the understanding also." The rev. preacher then stated that the practice of singing had prevailed in the Christian church, from the period ol'its formation. This was obvious, alike from the word of God, and from historv. He had already quoted some passages from Scripture, confirmatory of that observation; and in a letter from Pliny the younger to Trajan, the practice was distinctly alluded to. In the 4th century, in consequence of congregational psalmody having, through inattention, become defective the practice of forming choirs, to conduct that part of Divine service, was introduced. The consequence of this, in some places, was, that, for a time, the congregations were prevented from joining heartily and de- votionally in the singing. This arose from adopting of this formal method of conducting it, and also from new tunes being occa- sionally introduced. This, however, was only for a short time and if "a result of the formation of the Church Music society should be, that some were precluded for a time, from joining the singing, it should be understood that this was only to be endured until such time as, by the frequent use of the same tunes, the congregation shall have learned to join, and, by the 0 ireful training of the young, their assemblies should be com- posed of persons skilled in the practice of singing. The tunes and hymns should be made familiar to the people by frequent use for the argument of the Apostle with reference to the use of strange languages in public worship might be fully applied to the subject under consideration and if it was an evil to speak in unknown tongues of old, so it was an evil in the pre- sent day to be so frequently in troducing strange tunes that the people could not profitably join in the singing. In the con- cluding part of his discourse, the rev. gentleman enforced the necessity for the exercise of a devotional spirit, in order to the proper enjoyment of psalmody, remarking that the skilful exe- cution and the proper form should not be regarded as substi tutes for this whilst, if devotion of heart were exercised that would check anything like an exhibition of levity, which mi-rht in some cases, otherwise be manifested. After dwelling for a short time upon the pleasures and advantages of well conducted psalmody, the rev. gentleman concluded his interesting a.-d elaboate discourse. 6 A collection was made in aid of the funds of the society, which amounted to about L20 MEETING AT THE NATIONAL SCIIOOL.ROOM. At two o'clock, according to appointment, a meeting of the members and friends of tbe society took place at the National School Room, the Lord Bishop of Liand ff in the chair. The room was well filled, and the greatest interest appeared to be felt in the proceedings. Among those present we observed the Rev. Chancellor Williaras. the Revs. E. Hawkins, H. Wybrow, D. Dickson, J. Yorath, and — Feetham, Newport, Rev. J. Coles, Michaelstone Vedw -^e\; ^aniel Joiies, Caerleon- Rev. W. Price, Llanarth Rev. W. Evans, Usk Rev. T. Evans' Goitrev • Rev. Thomas Davies, Trevethin Jiev W. D. Isaac,' Malpas Rev. — Conway, Cardiff, &c. \V. A. Williams, Esq Llan- gibby; W. A. Williams, jun., Esq.; Charles Prothero', Esq. • 'ihomas Powell, Esq. ;W Jenkins, Esq., T. Llewellin, Esq. • T. Hughes, Esq. T.■ H. Williams,-Esq.; with a large assemblage of ladies, and a numerous body of members of the society from Newport and other places. The Bishop, in opening the business of the meeting, said he should refrain from making any observation at that staire of the proceedings, and at once called^pon,W.A. Williams, jun., Esq., the hon. secretary of the society, to read the report of the committee. I:> compliance with his lordship's desire, Mr. Williams then read the following REPORT. As the close of the firs; year of the existence of the Church Mu.ic society, it b«omes the dot? cf .be committee |ay be- tote the socitty some account 0/ its proceedings and piogre»s and in doing tbey-re h.pp, t« be enabled to eonWiuUte the members and fnewh of the society on the success which bai • 'tended Us «.peraliaa« far a. they |v0 extended and which gives every reas0o 10 believe thai ihe society has only to become generally known "i!n"ve,J VPPoited, 10 be, undtr God'i basing, the me»os of effecting „uh,n a very few yea-8 o very ^eatand geoer.l improvement the Church 0f'°hl div tric'. In ,he reF0['t P'esen e' '0 ihe general meeting last vear 'he rtieaoe by which >1a# Mwy hoped to effect this improvement were staled to be. 0 diitct the attention ol the roin.sier* • od congregations to the importance and ioierest of the subie' t • secondly—10 e*,eoi,ed tAnlnie8 for «<quiring ihat dLree of musical »*> "h.ch it is .,mpo«ib £ or coo(rrefaiiOD» can e capable of decently and worthily musical utterance to the Pral9e aod worsbip of AlmiBJvGod8. thirdly—<0 »s« 8 Publlc example, occasionally, of ,he L, music and performance n out suitable for introduction into divioe < Under the first of these heads it is difficult, from the nature of,|IB case, for the committee to brina forw.rd specific f,cl "r' proof of w 141 ty t leve to be uoqoestiooable, namely t in mostparisofthe^ Archdeaconry of Monmouth, greater lo'eie^i js taken* 0 y e c ergy and congregation m the siDging ,heir churches, .ad greater attention paid 10 it, but thev )hgt .hey may appeal ,0 ger.er £ | exper,encs whether thi. is £ ii,e case and they ilrnk they shall be bcrne out ia 6ssertiDu that whIle io some churches considerable improvement ha already taken place, and in many the manner of performing this part of divine service is beginning to be thought worthy of some attention and care, there are few in which the difcordant and ijr, verent atlempts et tinging, formerly by no means uncommon, ,vill continue to be endured either by the ministers or congrega ,ions wilhoktt a wish or an eff.rt for their amelioration. As an insitioce of the incret;aing interest felt io the subject of Church music, it may be mentioned that nearly 500 copies of the first pies of the first to8e,|r wl,h ll>e sermon preached by the Lord Bishop of this Diocese at the mee:ine of 1848, and printed by his person, have been sold and by the iid of a liberal contribution from the Bishop, this has been done without el- penle. Another edition of the sermon has also been called for, which has been printed at the chaige of Lis lordship. 10 assist those who might desire to endeavour to raue the character of their Church singing, the society pro- p se in the next place to afford extended facilities for acquiring 8ucf, a degree 0f musieal skill as would be required 0 enable the choirs and congregations to fulfil their 'iespec,'Ve PB,'» in singing the praises of God. With this view, grants have been made to several parishes, incompliance with application, from the respective ministers, in aid of the establish- ment or continuance of classes for instruction in vocal music, under competent professional teachers. The results produced by this system the committee anticipate will be consideted highly satisfactory, and such as justify them in believing that if suffi- Clent nleaCR could be found to establish singing classes within reach of the inhabitants of every parish, there would soon be no want in any congregation, of persons sufficiently skilled for the purposes of a parochial choir; and a considerable advance would be made towards that general diffusion of a knowledge of vocal music, without which it will be in vain to expect to realise effec- !1.lally that object which, as all admit, should be steadily kept in in our endeavours for the improvement of church music,— lamely, to enable and ioduce congregations to join with under- handing as well as devotion, in singing the praise* of God. The grants made in aid of sioglog classes during the put year are as follows:—Parish of Goytre,—number of class 25,—period of Instruction, one year,—teacher, Dr. Wastfield,—grant, £8,-°.° the application of the Rev. Thomas Evans, Rector. In this parish a singing class had been established for more than a year jrev:ously, by esertions of some individuals, and the present Jrant was applied for ro) continue their instruction, and to admit to the same benefit otoers who were desirous of acquiring some knowledge of music for the purpose of joining in the church aing- tng and the result is that the singing, which was formerly very bad, is now supported by a large and effective choir, adding greatly to the interest end solemnity of the Church Service. 10 considera i 10 of instruction being afforded by this class, loseveral iohabii«n's of other parishes, the committee have thought it ad. visable to increase the amount of this grant to £10. "Parishes 01 Llantarcam and Malpas,—number of class 30.— period of instruction, one year,—teacher, Mr. Price,—grant, £A -00 ihe application of the Rev. David Davies, and the Rev. W: D. Isaac. This class is still under instruction and though from accidental circumstances, it has been considerably reduced in number, will furnish a well-instructed and effective choir for ,he church of the large and now populous paiish of Llaniarnam. Parish of Bryngwyn,—number of class, 20,—period of in- duction, six months,—teacher, Dr. Wastfield,—yrant, £4,- ,10 tiie application of the Venerable Archdeacon Crawley, rector ■)f the results ot this class the Archdeacon writes 'They profited so much by the half-year's teaching, which by the help of your society was afforded to them last winter, that they have oow, for more than three months obtained sufficient skill 10 lead the amg- log ia the church, I am more than satisfied with this result,— the progress has more than exceeded my expectations,—as scarcely one of these men had been accustomed previously to sing in the church at all, or had known a single note of music aod besides their own greater interest in the services of tbe church, another advantage has arisen, of no small importance to themselves and others, in the discovery of an agreeable and legitimate occupation for their leisure hours, which haa bad the effect of weaning some, and probably preserving others of them from mere idleness, or from pursuiis of a questionable or positively mjuiious ndture. Archdeacon Crawley has applied for further assistance, to ennble this choir to continue their course of instruc- tion under Mr. Rees Evans, organist, of Usk. which the commit- tee hope the state of the lundsof the society may enable them to grant. Parish of Llanarth cumber of class, 15 period of instruc- tion, 3 months; teacher, Dr. Wastfield grant, £5; on IIpplica- tion of the Hev. William Price, vicar. Parish of Risca cumber of class, 13 period of instruction, 3 months teacher, Mr. Groves; grant, £4; on application of the Rev. David DiÍvie. In these cases, grants were made to enable choirs who had a!really been some lime under instruction, to continue thai instruction for a further period. In both parishes, the committee understand that the musical part of the church service is now conducted in a highly creditable manner, aod the came good effects are observed upon the habits and conduct of the persons attending the classes, as appe?r to arise wherever la»Vrvetion to sacred music is brought within the reach of the middle and lower orders. "Parish of Mamhilad; number of class, 14; period of instruction, 6 months; teacher, Dr. Wastfield; grant, £5; on the application of the Rev. Joho Lewis. 10 'his parish, previously to the eSlablishment of the clns aided by the society's grant, there was no regular choir, and veiy seldom any singing in the church and the period of instruction a< was to be expected under such circumstances, has proved too short for the rurpose of instructing a choir from the commence- ment, but it is hoped that by the rudimentary knowledge no* spven, a foundation has been laid fur the formation, by some fur- ther leaching, of II wf;I:rair.ed choir. "Before leaving the subject ol the singing classes aided by the society, the committee to express their sense of the loss the society has sustained in Dr. Wastfield, who has been appointed by the Welsh Education Committee to the important office of teacher of vocal music in the Training College at Caermarthtn but they feel coufident, at the same time, that the talent, tea!, and diligence, which enabled Dr. W.stficld to render so great services to the society during the firs! year of its existence, will rontinue to be employed in promoting the same objects in a still more extensive sphete. "The schoclmasteis trained at the Carmarthen institution in the knowledge of music and the system of singing-class teaching, will be the means of conveying that instruction into every district of Soulb Wales; and thus we my expect that this county will continue to derive bentfii from Dr. Wastfield's exertions. With regard fO rhe example of the performance of Church music affoided at the annual meetings, the committee think it is not (or them to tlpreH an opiaioD their endeavour hl8 been to select music of a plain, devotional,Bod (or the most part, congre- gational character; so that the service on these occasions might luroish a patteio 10 those congregations who desire their Church music to Le conducted with bl mIlch soltmni y and propriety u the means attinLJle will permit. It iil (or the members and friends of the society, who may have attended the meetings, to lIiY how far the committee have succeeded in their endeavours, and how far the performance has been worthy of the occasion but they may be allowed to refer to the fact that at the first annual meeting, tbitty-cine members of various choirs in this Archdeaconry gave their assis^aoce; to the large attendance, and the liberal collection, amounting to upwards of £ 23 and to the interest in the objects of the society, and appiobation of the mlinner in which its proceedings baa beeo commeoced-that were generally exposed on that occasion. That interest, the committee trust, will Got now be found to be diminished. The results that have been produced, they do not hesitate to say, are more than commensurate with the means employed, and the time during which they have been in opera-ion and they hope, therefore, that the friends of the society will te induced to continue and increase their endeavours in its cause. Above all, they trust that H a blessing, in whose name it has been begun, may rest upon this work, and thai ail engaged in it may be guided by His grace, to I ok with a single eye 10 this and all other such undertakings, to the plomolioD of theglorvof God. the honour and uieluloesi of His Church, and the edification of llts people. Charles Prothero, Esq., then moved the first resolution :— That the report now read be adopted." Mr. Prothero said he could not refrain from taking advantage of that opportunity to express the satisfaction he felt at the formation and success of the Church Music Society; and he trusted that what had been so well begun, would be efficiently and prosperously carried forward. (Hear, hear.) The Rev. Chancellor \Villiams, in seconding the proposition, said that when he was first asked to become a subscriber to this society, he feared, as a disposition to display was an evil which very much prevailed in the present day, that this society might perhaps be abused, as many other good things were, by being made the means of departure from that simplicity and solemnity which ought to characterise public worship, and that the result might be that the musical put of the service would lie excited 10 an inappropriate their religious- exerciscs, to the prejudice of other essential parts oi the worship. But he was very glad to avail "himself of that oppor- tunity to state that, whatever fears he might have entertained, had been entirely removed; and what he had already witnessed of the society's operations convinced him that it was well cal- culated to promote the important objects for which it had been formed. (Hear, hear.) He certainly had no doubt of its suc- cess and he was the more sanguine on that po;nt as it had the sanction of their esteemed Bishop, and was conducted by influ- ential individuals, who were devoting their energies and talents to the promotion of its interests. He begged to second the resolution.—Ihe resolution was carried unanimously. Ihe Kev. rnomas Evans then rose to address the assembly. He said he had great pleasure in moving the resolution which had been put into his hands. He had benefitted greatly by the society. In his church the singing, which, before the existence of this society was exceedingly bad, was now at least tolerable, if not creditable there had been marked improvement lately. (Hear, hear.) He was very much encouraged when this society was formed, because they could not previously get funds to pay an efficient person for teaching a choir. They had, however, had a grant of JE8 from the society and the most satisfactory results had followed the efforts made to improve the Psalmody. The tone of morality had been much raised, and the society's efforts had proved very conducive to tne good of the church. By promoting the objects of this society they would be promo- ting congregational singing; and he trusted that most ot their congregations would soon be able to sing, not merely with the spirit, but with the understanding also. (Applause.) Mr. Evans concluded by moving the following resolution — l ha.t this meeting sees with satisfaction the interest now taken in the improvement of ( hurch music, which affords great encouragement to the friends of this society, to endeavour to extend its operations." This was biiefly seconded by Thomas Hughes, Esq., and carried nem. con. The Rev. W. Price, of Llanarth, moved the third resolution. He remarked that amidst a great many things in the present times to lament, and which were of a discouraging nature, there were nevertheless some things to encourage; and among the cheering signs of the times, he was glad to see men of influence coming forward to help the Church- Among these pleasing indications he could not refrain, on the present occasion, from alluding, particularly, to the perseverance and energy with which Mr. Williams, the secretary to the Church Music Society, had devoted himself to the promotion of its interests,-(hear, hear,)—nay, he hoped he might say, without offence to that gentleman's feelings, the zeal and enthusiasm which he had manifested in endeavouring to accomplish its objects, (applause)-and he was the more pleased at this circumstance because he thought an opinion had gained ground that the singing part of the church service was a matter to which in some places, very little importance was attached, and very little attention paid. Another pleasing sign of the times, arising however, out of this circumstance, was the fact that school- masters and mistresses were now being trained for the purpose of being made competent to give instruction in Fsalmody. It was well known, and there was no use in concealing the fact that the singing part of the church service had been conducted' in some instances, in a manner deeply painful to rieht-thinkine minds. Some were aware that there existed at Chelsea a training institution, called St. Mark's College, in which young men were highly trained being educated, in some instances" in such a manner as had been deemed by some completely in consistent with their prospects in life; and many had confi- dently expected that their education would unfit, rather than prepare, them for the occupations to which they afterwards applied themselves. But what was the fact ? These very young men had hum. ly and prudently assumed the position in life to which Providence had called them, and were consistent and exemplary in their deportment. Now to what was this to be attributed ? This was fairly attributable, he thought, to the church service having been regularly and solemnly performed in the institution. The young men were trained up in that service; music was a part of their instruction; and to the softening influence of music, in connection with the religious services rgularly attended to in the institution, were to be ascribed the good effects he had just mentioned (Applause.) There was one other fact he should like to mention, as having a collateral bearing upon this subject: he had read that the lower orders in Germany were formerly most immoral and vicious in their habits; but such was the civilising and soften- ing influence which n.usic had exerted, since it had become so general amongst them, that quite a contrary aspect was now presented. Thev were kept from doing harm by their leisure time being employed in the pleasing pursuit of music. ( Hear, hear.) But these, it should be observed, were only subsidiary advantages of music. It should not be forgotten that the benefits resulting from the Church Mufic Society were of a higher and more important order for in the improvement of the singing, the society aideci in giving greater efficiency to the services of the sanctuary, and rendering it more profitable and devotionrl. The rev. gentlemen concluded by rlluding to the statement made in the report given above, with reference to the assistance rendered by the society to the choir at Llan- arth, and then moved the following resolution :— "That the success which has attended the singing classes formed under ihe auspices of the society, points out a ready means tor effecting the improvement still so much needed in many of our Churches; and this meeting therefore calls upon the clergy and laity, to exert themselves to form such classes in those parishes which have hitherto been without them." Thomas Powell, Esq., seconded the motion, remarking that it was only in his power to assist the society in one way, viz., pecuniarily, and this he should most cheerfully do. W. Jenkins, Esq. solicitor, moved the 4th resolution, viz. That the President, Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, and Secre- tary be re-appointed and that they, with the following gentle- men' form the committee for the ensuinc year.-—Thos. Eborall enk 0 Eq Hev. Thomas Davies; J. Rees Evans, Esq.; Rev. W™ Evans; John Fcthergtll, Henry John Groves, Esq.; Rev Edward Hawkins; VVm. Henry Nicholl, Esq.; Charles J. Part»c Fsa Thomas Richard Price, Esq.; Rev. m. PrIce; Andre Wastfield, Esq., Mus. Doc.; Henry Williams, Esq.; and Rev Arthur Montague Wyatt." Th Rev Henry Wybrow seconded this proposition, and said he would avail himself of the opportunity thus afforded to scate how fully he concurred in the objects of the society. These were so excellent and so comprehensive in their character, that he was sure they must commend themselves to every individual who was interested in the improvement of the services of their beloved church. He was sure there were many present who would agree with him, when he stated that there was great Necessity for zealous and persevering exertions in order to the improvement of that important branch of public worship, to which this society especially directed its attention. In support of this statement Mr. Wybrow related an instance of the pain- fuuy ludicrous manner in which the singing was conducted in a Village church which he had visited some ear? since, and concluded his observations by urging the assembly to give in- creased attention to the objects of the society. The £ fso*ution was passed. lntinn U* Evans, of Usk, then rose to nove the fifth reso- o av, .^elttaund to state that he was quite unprepared been annri 5g °n thc subJect before the mee:inS> 0n\l ^aTln& nected to a sbort time previously, that he would be ex- words L to tl' •he,u- He should like' hcwever' t0 Say a.feW originated asT^"1 and PI0S^ss of the society. This society between their Perh*ps, were aware, in a conversation himself. (Hear, heir )bon°rary secretary, Mr. rablv defective ctntif <■ hat conversation was on the d~plo- parishes. He himself hadhad Sen.erally sitv for improvement in »?.had Panful experience of the neces- bel, SonoL™to ,t0ur p,rishes .'J Viimsnlf and tn ™ lapour, he had to commence the sing- t0 'usui° "• B"1 rejoiceu eiteeumgiy, tnat in consequence of the efforts of this society, in many places where the singing had been miserablv bad, u<m good ciiaating, aud psalaw ia R deyotioaRl proper manner, might be heard. I r__ commended the feeblest attempt to sing the praises of God believing that, if the heart were sincere and devotional, the service was as acceptable to the Almighty as the anthems of a numerous and skilful choir; but as intelligent creatures, thev certainly ought to present their sacrifices of praise to God, not merely with the spirit, but also with the understanding; and he believed this society was calculated to promote that desira- ble and important object. The rev. gentleman concluded by moving the following resolution :— I hat the committee meet to consider the applications for g'ants now received, at the County Hall, Usk, on Monday, 23rd instant, at I p.m. That further time be allowed for receiving al plications until the 28th August; and that such latter applica- tions be taken into consideration at a meeting of the committee, to be held at the County Hall, Usk, on Thursday, the 6th o; September, at 2 p.m." Thomas Cooke, Esq., seconded the resolution, which was passed unanimously. The sixth resolution was moved by Henry Williams, Esq., and was as follows :— "That the next annual meeting of the society be held at Pontypool, on Thursday, 18th of July, 1850." The Rev. Thomas Davies of Trevethin, in seconding this resolution, expressed his hope that the next annual meeting would be equally successful with the present. As the sermon would probably be preached in Trevethin church, he hoped it would be as good (it could not be belter,) as the excellent dis- course which they had that day heard at St. Woollos. (Hear, hear.) He trusted that the collection would be better;— (laughter.)-and one thing especially that he wished for was, that the life of their excellent and esteemed Bishop would be spared, so that he might preside at their next anniversary. (Renewed applause.) He begged to second the resolution. This motion, also, was unanimously carried. W. A. Williams, Esq., moved the 7th resolution; in doing which the respected gentleman remarked that he should, per- haps, best secure the concurrence of those whom he had the honour to represent, if he could set forth the varied merits of all the parties mentioned in the resolution which he had been requested to move but after what had been already said by others, it was, perhaps, hardly necessary for him to dwell at length upon that subject When this society was formed, rather more than twelve months ago, he thought the circumstances were such as fully to warrant the procedure, and to afford every rational prospect of success and when, moreover, he observed how the enterprise was supported, he felt still more sanguine as to its ultimate prosperity. It was, therefore, to him a source of extreme gratification to witness the success which had attended the society's operations, and to observe the interest felt in its objects. He had heard with great satisfaction the various testimonials to the usefulness of the society given by the clergy present and, perhaps, he might be permitted to say a word or two with regard to circumstances which had come under his own observation, as demonstrating the necessity for some such institution as this society. Without going into detail, he might remark that many must have observed as he had, in country churches particularly, the absence of that devo- tional feeling among the singers, which ought to pervade the minds of those who conduct any part of the service ot God and he bad no doubt that one good result of the singing being made a matter of special attention, would be to check anything like a spirit cf levity, and to induce a more solemn and appropriate performance of this important part of Divine worship. There was another collateral advantage which had suggested itself to his mind, as likely to accrue from the formation of this society. He was, as some present were aware, of opinion that all class distinctions should be relinquished in the House of God; and he marked with pleasure the tendency of this society to com- bine, in a common object of great importance, connected with the church, the interests of all classes of persons and in the T romotion of the objects of this society, the clergy and the laity would heartily co operate. "Wherever else there were dis- tinctions between classes, all were equal in the House of God. (Hear, hear.) He was very gird to hear, from the rev. gentle- man who had preached at St. Woollos C lurch that it was the theory of their church that all should unite in the various de- partments of public worship; and upon this principle, of course, their singing should be congregational. Mr. Williams dwelt at some length upon this and similar objects likely to be pro- moted by the society, and then proceeded to notice more particularly the subjects alluded to in the resolution, express- ing, on behalf of the meeting, his thankfulness to the various parties mentioned therein. lIe concluded by moving the fol- lowing resolution That the thanks of the society be given to the Venerable Archdeacon Crawley, for his kindness in preaching on this occa. sion to the organists of St. Woollos and Sr. Pauls, Newport, and of Usk and the ladies and gentlemen who have given their assistance in the choii aod in an especial manner, to the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, for his continued support and encourage- ment of the society,paiuculaily in taking the chair at the present meeting." The Rev. Edward Hawkins, briefly seconded this proposition, paying a well merited compliment to the members of the society who had sung at St. Woollos Church in the morning, as well fcr the adaptedness of the music selected for the occasion, as for the skilful and efficient manner in which it had been per- formed. He also expressed his gratitude to the Bishop and the Archdeacon for the encouragement and assistance they bad afforded the society. The rev. gentleman concluded by seconding the resolution moved by Mr. Williams, which was carried unanimously. The President, the excellent Bishop, then said it might not be unbecoming in him to return his hearty thanks to the assem- bly for the kindness with which he had that day been received a kindness, indeed, with which he was always welcomed in his diocese. He had been much struck and highly pleased with the sentiment so ably enunciated by Mr. Williams, that it was as much the duty and the privilege of the laity as of the clergy to take part in carrying out the objects 'of this excellent association, and of all similar societies. (Hear, hear.) There prevailed, in former times, an idea that these things belonged exclusively to the clergy, and that the laity were rather to be observers of what was going on, than to take any active part in the promotion of religious objects. He was glad, however, to observe that that impression was passing away, and that clergy and laity were uniting for the furtherance of the good of the church. In some respects equality was an essential principle among them all who were admitted into the church by the holy ordnance of baptism, from the humblest member to the highest functionary, were alike entitled to the privileges of the church and were alike under the Divine care and blessing. (Hear, hear.) Something had been said with reference to the proceedings of that day, and he might, perhaps, be allowed to allude mere particularly to that subject, as it was embraced in the 'resolution which had just been brought before them and among others, the preacher of the day was included in the vote which they had just given and worthily so. for the ad- mirable sermon which he had delivered. (Applause.) It was scarcely possible to conceive a more able and elaborate expo- sition of a portion of Scripture than they had heard that day, and he hoped that by means of the press, not only those who had heard it might be profited by the valuable instruction which it contained, but that it would be widely circulated for the benefit of others. (Hear, hear.) The subject was not a new one, either in the church or in the world; for all who had devoted themselves to the work of civilizing mankind, had em- ployed the softening, soothing, influence of music for the accomplishment of their purposes; and Christianity, in pur- suing its sacred mission, had also taken as much of music as was useful for its purpose. The declarations of Scripture were frequently explicit upon this subject, and upon other matters connected with public worship and it had often struck his mind, as a rather singular circumstance, that they were indebted for great portions of the instruction the Scripture contained upon these points, to divisions and disorderly practices which had existed in the primitive church, and which these directions were intended to correct; indeed, he had frequently regarded it as a gracious providential dispensation for which they ought to be thankful, that such irregularities did exist in the early period of Christianity—as to them the Church in all subsequent ages had been indebted for the cautions and instructions con- tained in some of the Epistles and but for which the Church would probably have been sometimes placed in circumstances of a perplexing and trying description, upon these points, without any authoritative declarations by which to settle such questions. He wished again to allude to the valuable services rendered by the laity in the proceedings of that day—services which he looked upon with extreme satisfaction; and he had no doubt that, in the future meetings of the society, pleasing proof would be afforded of the fructifying and beneficial influ- ence of this day's exercises. With regard to himself, a hope had been kindly expressed by one of the speakers that he might be able to preside at the next annual meeting of the society. It was very little for him to say, that if his life should be spared for another year, and if it was in his power to attend that meeting without personal distress, he should certainly be there. (Applause.) And he trusted that the society would have, on that occasion, yet greater success to report than had already been recorded. His lordship closed his observations by moving the following resolution That Archdeacon Crawley be requested to allow the sermon preached by him this day to be printed." The resolution was unanimously passed, and the meeting separated.

FROM THE LONDON CORRESPONDENT OF THE "MERLL." CITY, THURSDAY EVENING. Not the least interesting topic of conversation at present, in the best circles of London, is the fusion of political parties, and the probable combinations under which another campaign is likely to begin. Sir R. Peel, it is clear from his recent toce and mode of expression, abandons the idea of a.y attempt at the reconstruction of the great Conservative party," and it is equally evident that some of his old adherents, but younger men, such as Alr. Gladstone and Lord Lincoln, are indisposed to relinquish the prospects of office, and of the formation of al- liances such as are called for and allowed, by common consent, under our political system. The growth of a jealous feeling be t.veen the old Tory party, attached by hereditary associations to a Protectionist line of policy, and that class of politicians who broke loose from their confederates, by joining the standard of Free-ttade, under the leadership of Sir R. Peel, has ot late ma- nifested itself in a more unequivocal manner than heretofore- the gap daily widens—and thtre sesms less and less likelihood of the breach being healed. M r. Gladstone arranges the papers for DTsraeli, the now recognised parliamentary chief of the country or Protectionist band, in the late debate on the state of the na. tion. and seems disposed to give in his adhesion to that party, finding that there is no chance of his old Peehte allii s foiming a conspiracy against the Whigs, who, meanwhile, tetain office with all the greater tenacity pending the dissensions of their opponents. The strength of the Radical party is employed in occasional movements in advance of the present Ministerial policy but generally in suppoit of whatever measures government proposes in a liberal direction. The position of those in power may there- fore be taken to be as strong as perhaps at any moment since they took the reins of office, for Peel is unambitious of place, and supports them as a pis aller D Israeli and the landed gen- tlemen have not sufficient hold upon the constituencies, to give them a numerical majority and the Joseph Hume and Cobden section of extreme politicians bein; also in a minority, bide their their time, extracting by lorce of public opinion and pressuie from without, as much "movement" from the Whigs as circum- stances may admit We take it, then, that the Peel Conservatives are becoming as a class defunct, and tliat the relations of poli- tical paities are fast settling down into their normal condition of Whig and lory, with a tertium q.(id in the shape of a demo. cratic or radical school of zealous politicians. That sooner or later we shall have a widening of the door of the constitution, seems on all hands to be admitted. Lord J. Russell himself, on' the 6th of June, said he questioned whether there might not be a greater number of persons possessing the suffrage than at present, whether. in fact, theworking classes should not be ad- mitted more generally to hold the suffrage and whether there should not be another kind of franchise intioduced." Significant words these, in the mouth of the promoter of the greatest measure of Parliamentary Reform, known in the history of the British Constitution! Let us not, therefore, gather that Fi- nality" is a doctrine like unto the laws of the Modes and Persians. The session fast draws to a close, and we find the agricultural par:y joining the finanoial economists in pushing the principles of retrenchment to a point which the government will not listen to-viz., a reduction of 10 per cent. in all existing salaries, on the plea that the cost of living is reduced to that extent under Free-trade. At the close of the debate on Monday night, the proposition was rejected by a majority of 47; Mr. Cobden ob- serving very judiciously, "that it was the high officer of the State who were over-paid, and not the poor clerk, with his flOO to £ 200 per annum." Our Ambassador at Paris, forinstance," quoth Cobden, has 10,000 a year; while Mr. Bancroft, the United States Minister, at our Court, and the American Minister at the French Court, had onlyf2,000 a year." He put it to the House, whether we had one ambassador or minister abroad, who would consider it derogatory to his dignity to be compared with Mr.Bancroft. Parliament rises, it is said, the fir..t week in August, and weak as are the Whigs, per se, they are likely, to all appearance, to enter on another session, owing to the suf- ferance and bitter dissensions of their opponents, in high feather, and. as is their wont, in the best possible hum ur with them- selves. But we are much mistaken of D'lsraeli, the quondam ensign under Peel, who thinks, better first in a village, than second in Rome and hence has sought the leadership of the Protectionists—maintains that position tori, is clear he despises in his heart his new allie-i. as much as they pour contempt on the Jewish extraction of their chief. =-

II FROM THE PARIS C'MiUE- INDENT OF THE JiRLil^ rA 4, TUESDAY, JULY 17. There has been a great jfal of g in the newspspers this wvek about a change in the rrinirtr* he resignation of Odillon Banot being pronouncec t, v r d, and the admission of Thiers and Count Mote i- p to le the consequence of such an event; but there dm to be any such idea in contemplation by the par s. Whatever differences of opinion may exist in ti, 1e present members will take care to stick to office a tley can. Theie seems to be no wish on their part to iio •: ct of conciliation for as late as yesterday, they soug or p> A iU. a from the Nation; Assembly to prosecute three mote õ: ::e embers for partici- pation in the affair ol the n h of gsi them is Con- sideraut; so that all thrtv tere ,,If i-y i the people are now deliv .1 There has been some school, and as the your. active agents in a re- sidece-d a matter ,< Coloavl Vandray,. r Q Lalanne and in the course of conversation, politics being introduced, the latter spoke his mind very freely upon the state of public afiairs, throwing out some imputations upon the administration, imagining, as he did, that the language used privately would not be repeated. He was, however, dismissed from the situation that be held, information being laid against him by young Vandiay, whose tellow pupils ieeling a disgast at having a spy among their members, insisted. on his quitting the school; his friend, however, interfered, and at length the persons in power, knowing what disgrace would through life be attached to the young man's being compelled to resign, have contrived for the moment to quell the unpleasant feeling that was about to burst out, and all remains tranquil. A tremendous fire broke out on Friday last, at the Bazaar Bonnes Nouvelles it was, fortunately unattended wi h any loss of life but the fine arts have had a loss, one of the most perfect paintings ever witnessed as a diorama, having been completely consumed. The fire seems to have been produced bv the action of the sun through some stained glass upon an irihammable material. Louis Napoleon went on Sunday to Amiens, to deliver the colours to the National Guard he was, as is usnal, m the de. partment very well received. He returned yesterday, and paid a visit to the Exhibition. Having no funds at his disposal he could not layout much money, and it is understood t; at his friends aft about to apply to the Assembly, for an addition to his income. It is asserted by the politicians of the hour, that the Assembly is to be prorogued for two months, during which time Europe willhave become a little more settled: and In the mean time the ministers will be spared the trouble of replying to the imperti- nent questions which the gentlemen of the opposition venture to make. A camp, it is said, is to be immediately formed at D'jon. This is the same spot where Napoleon assembled his army pre- vious to his great battle against the Austrians, at Austerlitz* but it is not to be expected that France, in her present condi- tion, is about to hold forth any threats against that power which he vanqmshed. Our news fiom different parts of the continent continues to be very limited. It is not to be denied that the Romans do not re. ceive the French army with friendly feelings, but that quarrels and assassinations occur. What the policy to be pursued u as yet nobody seems to know and the newspapers diffei so essen- tially with each other, not only as to opinion, but as to matter of fact, that it is quite impossible to arrive at any conclusion. The same may be scid of Hungary, and of Germany. I he whole of the fontiTof Poland is declared in a state of seige, by the Emperor Nicholas, in order, it is supposed, to prevent General D.benski from receiving any supplies, so that at the present mo- ment a large portion of Europe is in a state of seige. Elijah Buiritt, the great apostle of the Peace doctrine, is at present here; and in about three weeks there is to be a congress of its members, which, under the preidency cf Laniaitine, is to hold its sittings in one ot the public halls. The news from poot Baden Baden is most affiic'ing for the water drinkers. who annually go there to drink their draught at the fountain of health battles are foucht in its narrow streets its picturesque heights are crowded with armed mtn, and blood flows in the channels which supply the baths the blacK forest is the refuge of band tti, instead of the quiet promenade of the invalid and of the lover whilst the unfortunate inhabitants have been called upon by both of thecombatants, to give their money, j their food, and their clothing, to those who have ruinea their present and their future } rosptcts. There is one piece of news which is more afflicting to the Parisians than any tht-t 1 could furnish yru with indeed, if the Red Republic had established the guillotine, or the Emperor Nicholas had reached Louis Phillippe's fortifications, at the head of his Cossacs, I do not think that therewou d be amure Itmnent- able sensation than is produced by the shutting up of the opera. This melancholy event has produced a terrible eff-ct; it is the worst event 01 the whole Revolution. A worSt ca östrophe rs not narrated in the annals of Parisian history. When i* was first announced, it was received with incredulity it was impos> sib e such «thing bad never happened it never couid happen. Alas it is too true. The railway between Tours and Nantes will be opened on the 29th, as far as Angers and that between Paris and Lvons, as far as Chalons, on the 15th of August. Fetes art piepannf in be th places; and the President is to pi eside at din nas to be given. There is no business at a II transacted upon the Stock Exchange. The Funds remain at a nominal price; nobody buys, peop e are waiting for a new loan, which everybody says the minister must make to pay the expenses at HOlDe, and to make up for the taxes taken off. Everybody seems pleased that Lamutine has been returned as a member of the National Assembly. Loiiet has the henuur of having secured him his position for although he was named as a candidate for other departments, he was nowhere eise suc- cessful. He has just finished two volumes upon his share of the Revolution they are scarcely worthy his pen they seem like the razors of PeterPindar, made to be sold, not to be of any use. One of the most admired and beautiful actresses was amongst the inhabitants of the house of the Bazaar just burnt down she was fast asleep when the fire burst out; and none of the usual means of waking her were successful. One of the Parisian salamanders rushed through the flames, and bore the sleeping beauty in safety to the Boulevards, and to her great astonishment she woke up, surrounded by an immense mob, who hastened to furnish her with something beyond the flimsy costume of night. She has handsomely rewarded her gallant preserver.

j Shipping Intelligence. NEWPORT. Imports and Exports for the week ending July 19. IMPORTS. T2. BRITANNIA, Seaiy, Bridgwater, bricks.—William £ £ »> and Eliza, Bailey, Barrow, ore.—Unanimity, Moles, j&fftlflffik Bridgwater, flour.—Sally, Thomas, Neath, iron. SaScaiFrovjdence, Johnson, Jersey, potatoes.— Dart, Joues, Barrow, ore. Piss, Trunick, Padstow, ore. Thomas and Elizabeth, Bird, Padstow, iron ore. Blessing, Duddridge, Bridgwater, Lricks.-Fame, Nicholls, Porthcawl iron.- Mariner, Rowe, Gloucester, salt.-Daphine, Phillips, Barrow, ore.-William, Woolicock, Penzance. tin. Phoebe, Roberts Whitehaven, iron ore. Dash, Nichols, Scilly, potatoes.- Carmarthen Packet, Evans, Southampton, iron ore.—Sally, Thomas, Neatb ore.—Gratitude, Richards, Birrow, iron are. —Exeter, Vinegar, Bristol, gait.—Anna. Lloyd, Barrow, iron ore. Lucy, Bear, Cardiff, sleepers. Lady Stewart, Cook, Neath, iron.—St. Andrews, Hawkins, Cork, sundries.—Lady Ann, Page, Barrow, iron ore.-Brothei a, Qninton, Chepstow, flour -Cygnet, Davies, Wititehaven, ore.—Hope, Nait, Pem- brey, iron. Peterel, Ellis, Scilly, potatoes Friendship, Brown, Gloucester, wheat. Dahlia, Roberts, Portmadoc, slates.—James, Harwood, Ulverstone, ore.-Lord Willougby, Thomas, Wbitehhaven, ore —Excellent, Dalton, Barrow, ore. —Swansea Packet, Duddridge, Bridgwater, flour.-Octavia, Fletcher, Whitehaven, ore.-lienrietta, Lloyd Barrow, ore,- St. Piere, Jones, Pwllbeli, cattie.-M,a.-gis, Eaatway, Youghal, cattle. Gleaner, James, Barrow, iron ore. Puella, Pull, Whitehaven, ore. Lark, Williams, Glasgow, iron.-James. Brookbunk, Ulverstone, iron ore .-Enterprise, Driscoll, Kin- sale, cattle. EXPORTS. Post Boy, Poingdestre, Jersey, 140 tons coal. Highland Lady, Pickard, Malaga. 200 tons coal.-Henrietta Sophia, Bickwortb, 4U0 tons railway iron Durungo, Parker, Ber- muda, 488 tons coal.—Pomona, Legg, Palermo, 94 tons coal.— I Guardian, Rudolf. New York, 191 toss railway iron. Hero, Robb, Jamaica, 250 tons coal.—Canianton, Brabyn, Liverpool; Gleaner, Pope, London; Betsey, Barrow, Runcorn; Fanny, Jackson, Bristol; John and Mary, Evans, Fleetwood; Maria Ann, Jones, Liverpool; Robert, Jones. Cardiff; Charles, Howe, Cardiff; Harmony, Griffiths, Liverpool; Elizabeth, Jenkins, Dublin; Matbildus, Thomas, Liverpool, iron and tin plates. GLAMORGANSHIRE CANAL. Imports and Exports for the week ending July IN. IMPORTS. Libournais,Nantes; Prudence. Bridgwater; Royal William Gloucester, sundries. Ann and Maria, Bnllow, iron ore Susannah. Bute Dock; Derby, Bristol, light.- Stamford Bridgwater; Argonaut, Cork, sundries. Princess Royal^ Prndence, Bullow, iron ore.—Betsey, Gloucester iron ore -— Triumph, Gloucester Merthyr Packet, Bristol; Iisbecca, Brixham Churchill, Milford, light.—Elizabeth, Friends, Bris- tol, sundries. Undine, Barrow, iron ore.—Imprevesto, Glou- cester; Brothers, Cardigan; Prince of Wales, Bideioid, bal- last. Gelert, Gyffdun, Port Madoc, slates.—Jans, Barrow, iron or;. EXPORTS. New Deligence, Liverpool; Mary, Bristol, iron. Samuel and Ann, London; Bristol Trader, Dublin, coal.—Lahourmais, Rambler, Susan, Bute Dock; Newnham, Bullow, light.- Georgiana, London; Derby, Bristol; Susannah, Liverpool- Integrity, X ewcastle, iron.—Swan, Chepstow; Brothers, Co- lerian Lilly, Fistiguird, coal.-Turile. Bullow, light.-Bute Bristol; Celerity, Newcastle; Violet, London Oliver LION Liverpool; Gleaner, Newport, iron. Prudence, Bridgwater,' coal.—William, Bullow, light.—Devonshire, Liverpool, iron.— Rebecca and Mary, Bristol, coal. Betsev, listers, Bullow; Martha, Gloucester, light.—Ann, Bristol P-kin, N antes; Three Brothers, Minehead, sntidries.—Marv, Bristol Gallev^ Bullow, iron ore-Eliza and Alary, JSewquay; Improvestor, Oporto, iron.-Ralamagea, Jersey, light.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES,& DEATHS. BIRTHS. On the 17th instant. at Javne's Buildings, Newport, the wife of Mr. John Jayne. clerk at the Old Bank, of a son. Lately, at Darren Veben, Clydach iron Works, the wife of Mr. David Price, miner, of a daughter, still born, being Ler 18th child. Lately, at the same place, the wife of Mr. Wm. Hammonds, miner, of a daughter. On the 17th instant, at Richmond-park, the lady of Lord John Russell, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 18th inst., at LJanvrechvaChurch, Miss Ann Bishnn cook to Charles Prothero, Esq., to Mr. Jones, under gardeSt to the above gentleman. b»iueuer On the 19th instant, at St. Mary's Chucrh. Cardiff, by the Rev. W L. Morgan, vicar, Mr. Wm. Lleweiiin toAnn Daniels. both of Cardiff. On the i6th instant, at St. Mary's Church, Cardiff bv the- f&Tb&lflSMr' **■ *•« »>«» DIED. On the 18th instant, at Newport, Mr Charles Morgan, a^ed 67 years, deeply and sincerely recrettl? "f" On the 8th inst at Newport Mr W FVU J^ J 1 „ aged 54 years; and in America Mr. John -R,AR^9» b°ok»eller. brother-in-law of the above. Henry Battershill .63'slbyeiSh at Mr. Charles Willie,, ün the 16th at Monmoutb, Mr. Walter \V¡lliams aged 62 years. Cardiff, Mar" the be- Chant, relieving"4 01.iVr- Joseps, Mcr- j -tjP°o1 awl of t|,e Union. -,•< vi- # ?rr^ce, Islington, London, • fvW'v u, El e-street, Portaian-square, A. ''4 mice, of liardwiek Lodge, Grove, near Hampton Court, ► ;ty of London.

REPLY TO RATEPAYER. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. Si R. -It is perhaps incumbent upon me to offer some reply to the letter of A Rate-payer," published in the last number of the MERLIN. The facts of the ci* .•? +hese:-The filtliv nuisance alluded to by your correspondent, lies immediately in front of my father's house. It consists of the entire refuse and offal from the cottages in St. John's-lane, with occasional additions from other houses in tie In absence of tomi scavengers, and after repeated useless attempts at prevention, by invoking the interference of the police, nry father took the remedy into his own hands., and for the last five or six years, the accumulation has been removed with his horse and cart, regularly every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. Previously to his doing so, the lane often remained almost impassable for weeks, until the quantity of manure attracted the attention of some farmer, who thought it worth while to send his cart for it. Thus, for some years, the nuisance,though not completely abated, has been much reduced, solely by my father's means; but having lately observed the illustrious Killwork mentioned by your correspondent, taking away in his donkey-cart the best of the manure, he (very naturally and justly, in my opinion) objected to such an interference with his prescriptive right; especially,as the incursive donkey- cart, and its master, often appeared only an hour or two before his own vehicle. As the filth in question is of course a source of especial annoyance to ourselves, and my father lias removed it chiefly for the sake of getting rid of it from his own door, he would give it up most gladly to the exemplary young man patronised by your correspondent, were there a reasonable chance of the service of its removal being well and punctually performed; a consummation, however, more devoutly to be wished than expected from the irregular genius of the noble family to which the aforesaid Killwork bel ngs. Would you kindly grant me space to add a few observations Suggested by your correspondant's letter. The nuisance which has provoked his animadversion, is only one of a thousand similar instances of the necessity for stringent legislation, to secure in towns the conditions requisite for public health, -the offal-heap in St. John's-lane, is an abomination of a kind, unavoidable at present, in all places where no regular system of scavenging is kept up. An efficient sanatory law would compel the provision of proper receptacles for the refuse of all houses built within the boundaries of towns. Under the existing system, houses are run up as cheaply as possible, with- out a thought on the part of those who erect them, of the necessity for such provision. The inconvenience is little felt "rst, especially on the outskirts of towns, where space is abundant, but as extension takes place, and suburbs in their J,11.™ becomo central, the unbearable nature of the nuisance is felt, but the remedy is by no means easy. Again, sir, while I rejoice with all my heart at the prospe- rity of the trade of Abergavenny, and profess the most sincere respect for the excellent tradesmen whose candle manufactories are so numerous here, I must say that the prosecution of their enlightening business entails upon the very heart and body" of the town, a nuisance that would never be permitted under effective Hygienic laws. Two years ago, I pointed out, in the report to which your correspondent alludes, that the roof troughs throughout the town are in such disgraceful repair, that in wet weather the foot passenger is deluged every twenty yards with a torrent of drip, notwithstanding that our local Act of Parliament, defective as it is, provides against this state of things. No notice, however, has been taken, and this nuisance also remains unabated. I imagine it is the duty of the police to report on matters of this nature to the commissioners. Convenient and well-contrived means for the regular removal of refuse—water on the high-service principle, conveyed into every tenement, however small—a complete arrangement of drains and sewers. These measures form the basis of the most perfect comfort, and the highest state of public health compatible with a town life. It has alieady beei abundantly proved by the highest authorities, that they may be easily and cheaply carried out in every town, and Aberga- venny is peculiarly well situated for their application; but the obstacles presented bv the apathv of commissioners ana corporations, and their ignorance of the matters to which their attention should be especially directed, will never be overcome till reform is enforced by law. I am, sir, your obedient servant, SAMUEL H. STEEL, M.B., Lond. Abergavenny, July 18,1849. CARE OF HEALTH. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,-You had a letter I heard read in the Plymouth Division public last week, about the dunghills about the streets here. There was a good deal of truth in that letter they stink-aloud—but not naif so bad as Monk-street doe3, for the churchyard is there, a,nd it is full of graves—too full by half. Your obedient servant, Abergavenny, July, 1849. JOSEPH MORGAN.

BLABNAVO r. THE SCHOOLMASTER ABROAD. The following is a verbatim copy of a raffle notice, which took place at the Smith's Arms, Blaenavon, on Monday last:—Mr. James Blacksmith Armes a Raffle for G. Brooks & his Mother— they be a going to America The things are a good iabbie and a pair of Ne;w Bedstickes the \alue of both is a Bout It. Nextpayitistocommes to be at 1 shilling 1 er Head the owner and winner to pay in Beer 5s. each is to pay 2s. »>a. rer Head the Intention of the Raffle is to liealp the I amilv to Emigrate to America, therefore they shall be very thankful to anny that will take and But their names on this list tor to assist them on this occasion it be very good for them it names ar paid, at the night?of the Raffle which will be oniuonday Night after the next pay. to commence at 7 o'clock persizely -Correspondent.

CHEPSTOW. THE "CHEPSTOW GLEANER."—An octavo publication, of eight pages, to b« published monthly, has just been issued from the press of Mr. Clark; and 011 glancing at its page of contents, which are very varied, we perceive the promise of a pleasing fireside companion for the coming evenings of autumn and winter. ACCIDENT.—As a man was at work on the foundation for the bridge about to be erected across the Wye, at Chepstow, a chain gave way, and the materials falling upon him, he was crushed severely by the weight. He is, however, in a fair way of recovery. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A boy was unfortunately drowned on Wednesday last, near the Rock, virile bathing in the Wye. The packet was passing at the time, but the lad not being a good swimmer, he was lost before assistance could be given. MOYNE s COUrT.-On Monday last, this aacielt mansion, with 117 acres of land, in the parish of Mathern, was offered for sal, at the George Inn, Chcpstow, under the hammer of a new aspirant to auctioneering honours, in the person of Mr. 1::1. Cooper, of Pwlvneyric, near this town. There was a nighly ectable and numerous attendance, whose risible faculties were excited by the happy and well-timed allusions 01 tae auctioneer, showing tact and ability of no mean order, and promising to become a. leader in the profession, one of which was so admirably drawn, that we deem it worth placing b: iore our readers, viz.—that this mansion has been aptly compared, by an eminent tourist, to a woman of exqui- site beauty endeavouring to conceal her attractions from the gaze of the world, by a veil, but the gentle zephyrs unconsci- ously removed it, and then at intervals displayed the charms of her person. "I said aptly,"he continued, "for as the stranger approaches, at any point, this delightful spot, he discovers, at every step he takes, some fresh attraction between the foliage of the lofty trees, which everywhere surround it, some romantic picture in the distance, which a.n ost rivets him to the spot, and, reaching the Gothic porch, struct With amazement and admiration, he emphatically exclaims. Happy must be that man who possesses this vene- rable relic of antiquity—this memento of byegone days. Expatiating on the quality and productiveness of the land— orcharding—plantations—the value, breadth, depth, &c., of the stately Liiriber--tliat,-t gentleman fond of yachting, fishing, poetry, &c would find ample opportunities for gratifying his every WISH, amongst the best society, and concluded his 1V »'VSS W1," N<>w, gentlemen, a bidding, if you please, for the Moyne s Court estate, containing 117 acres, with all its beauties-,Ill its advantages—its green luxuriant fields-its public orchards, and plantations—its Elysian abode—its peaceful, sequestered, exhilirating, and refreshing scenes." ft was ultimately knocked down to the Rev. E. T. Williams, i»lount Balan, at £ 9020, upon which Mr. Cooper was, we think, deservedly congratulated, and many were the warm wishes of his friends that they may often have the pleasure and satisfaction to meet him on similar occasions.

US K. brothers of the Loyal Usk held tlitV/ TkTSsembling at the Castle Inn, len^dhm^ -hen an e.ee!- brethren were well pleased. The h!! company loyally toasted the One be,nS removed, the lioyal /a drSSk t.fc'I' Alb?"' ,S'H £ • order with enthusiasm. Exeoiln «• roUuine toasts ol Brothers Jones, Williams, Trot1"°ilg';l,WerU TR i fi concluded the interesting eveirt °^hers; and a mprningwere peeping through thewhido^ SW tmtS °f PEDF.STRIANISM EXTRAORDINARY.—THIEVES FOILED — Newchurch East, on his wav (o ITsL- • I iWm 1 • \Vy u,slv: tjucc nu:ii accompanied him part of the load, in order to make the journey pleasant and, in the course of conversation, one of tht his lleetness of foot; Dominique s'S some faster witli their tongue than with their feet "h V:" other challenged Maffia to a running match fn'r- V ° shillings. One of the men laid do"v^ a deposit for the stakes, and Maffia disnlaveH h r!f?' as.a hard cash, which the challenger made a decernf +" snatch from his hand; but the wily Italian splfn fi effort to tallen amongst lazzaroni, did not lose his nresnn? r ? T— he immediately drew forth from his jeweller^ 111 which he pointed towards the three b;>d a w??p?a was first cousin to Garibaldi, the RoinanVpn^i 1 i f take down two of them at a shot; the felfows and would instrument 111 hand, to be a pistol, ran off with S'iP1>os,n" ] '(;. greyhounds, showing, indeed, ve'v llff!18 speed of powers, little thinking that the dreaded tnbe^fiL frlfu'hv r"S„r iMg b"' •" M braSS PARISH POOR-RATE.—Our correspondent at Usk desires us to aid hlllllll calling the attention of his fellow-parishioners to an important subject. He says -« Permit m bi thro -h biLTts Jf Usk J0Umt- r° fU tho attention' of tl eTnha ht S 5,- ie lTS;fS aCKy state of the poor-rate of tiie paiish, wrucn has latteny been the cause of great com- nronertv ,^1° fg °r mneJe;l:'sJsiace, a valuation of the Sv Y U,tcnv-n was made> and certain deductions taken o-l the gross value, 111 equal proportions. Since that period cac.i new overseer going into office has thought proper to make some alterations, until the assessment has become very unfair and complicated. On an inspection of the books it will be seen that in many instances the property is RATED up to and above the RACK RENT whilst in other cases deductions are made of 10, 15, 20, and even to the extent of 33 per cent., —or in other words some are rated at not much more than one half the value set upon the pronerty, and others to the full value, thereby causing great dissatisfaction to some ofthe rate payers, and endless trouble to the collector. I under- stand it is the intention of the overseers, to call a vestry meet- ing on the subject iii a few days, when it is to be hoped the rate-payers will make a point of attending, and appoint a committee to revise the rate, or adopt some other measures to correct and equalise the assessment.—I am, Sir, your CORRESPONDENT.

GLAMORGANSHIRE. CARDIFF. COAL-STEALING PROSECUTIONS.—At the last sessions for the county, the learned chairman, Dr. Nicholl, granted the expenses of coal prosecutions with hesitation, observing that some new rule must be adopted for the future with regard to them, so that a portion of the expenses should be borne bv the prosecutors. J CAMBRIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION-A prelimi- nary meeting of this institution was held here last Saturday, the Lev John Montgomery Traherne, F.S.A, presiding, when the local committee was formed consisting of the following gentlemen Rev. W. D. Conybeare, Dean of Llan- daff, chairman, Rev. J. M. Traherne, J. B. Prvce Esn F P Richards, Esq., C. C. Williams, Esq., Rev. T. Stacey^Rev.'w' h ?lor^n' ?• !sq" K-Ref Esq., F.A.S., the Mayor of Cardiff, Kev. VY brace, H.A.Bruce, Esq., W. Nicholl Esq., and Mr. Evan Evans, Caerphilly. Mr. Hugh Bird was appointed local secretary for Cardiff. It is expected that the Marquess of Northampton, and several other distinguished personages, will be present at the meeting, the period for holding which is the 27th proximo. CRICKET MATCH.—A match took place on Tuesday last, between the Taff Vale club and the Bute Town club. The former were masters of the field by a large majority. LEGAL QUAYS.—The Bute and railway docics have been constituted "legal quays," and great complaints have arisen in consequence of this arrangement, as a merchant cannot now discharge a vessel from foreign in the Glamorgan canal, without a special order for that purpose. FIR E.-Considerable excitement prevailed in this town on Sunday evening last, just as the congregations of the various places of worship were at their devotions, on hearing the fire bell sounding its alarum notes. It was soon ascertained that one of the Cardiff Arms CUDbords, which contained some papers, had been set on lire by a child igniting them with a luoifer match. No great amount of damage took place, be- fore the fire was extinguished. ODD WOMEN'S SOCILITY.-The anniversary of this body was held on Tuesday last, when several of the members heard an appropriate address from the Rev. W. L. Morgan, vicar, at St. Mary s church. The sisters returned to their lodge room at the Black Lion, which was most tastefully decorated. An excellent dinner was provided by Mr. Twigg, the host, and a very festive evening was spent. The Rev. Mr. Morgan kindly returned the sermon fee to the funds of the society. R. L. P, Esq., coroner, held an inquest at the I own Hall,on Friday last, on the body of Thomas Baines smart, aged four years, son of Mr. George Smart, Bute docks, shipping agent. The death of deceased was attributed to the poisonous exhalations arising from a drain at the Bute docks, of which Mr. Smart emphatically complained. This cause of niorLaliLy is now removed.- The jury returned the following verdict: l'4 ,ronj t'l13 effects of cholera, brought on bv the bad and inefficient drainage of the Bute docks.'7 The other inquest was on the body of a seaman, who was drowned while swimming to his vessel on Friday night. He swam about a mile, before he met his death.—Verdict accordingly. THE LOSS OF THE AERONAUT There can be no doubt of the fate of Mr. Green,who ascended from this place recently in a balloon. The man on board the light ship, off Newport, states that he observed the balloon at nine o CIOCK 011 the night of the ascent, apparently all right taking a nor-east course. At forty minutes past nine it bein^ then dark, he heard cries similar to those of a person in di.-T- tress, wildly calling for aid. The balloon then appeared to be dragging along the water. He shouted through his speaking trumpet, but received no reply. The inference would be that the machine, owing to its being too dark to enable the aero- naut to distinguish between land and water, made its descent in the sea. The unfortunate gentleman probably disengaged himself from the car, and attempted to swim; the conse- quence was that the balloon having lost a portion of its weight, re-ascended, and was wafted by the wind to the spot on which it eventually descended. It was rumoured that the body had been found on the beach of Weston-super-Mare; but the re- port has not been confirmed. Since the above was in type, the following letter has been received by Mr. Bowen, of the Gas Works, Cardifl"- Ynrt RnnH ,"fl\.nn+_n.lo:1øn T„l^ lQH) "A.a,u. vuu.IJ-IJJ.Q.v, U uJ.J I \.U, .lU":i:Ù. DEAR SIR,- I duly received your note, last evening, upon my arrival from Wedmore, which will account for my not answering it per return. "I am sorry to inform you that nothing definite has yet been heard as^ to the fate of poor Green, and I fear nothing turtner will, trom the length of time he has been missinrr. I heard nothing of the affair until the arrival of the newspapers in Swansea, on Friday, the 13th instant. I started for Bristol, per steamer, on Saturday morning. The captain very kindly put me on board the Light-ship, to enable me to make the necessary inquiries, when I found that the statement, as to the balloon pitching in the water in their presence, was in- correct; but, on the contrary, at a considerable height, and proceeding towards land. I do not wonder at your being sur- prised at his leaving the balloon until he was safe, or parted with every available article about himself and the balloon, such as his boots, coat, ropes, &c.; but you will be the more surprised, when I tell you, that when I got possession of the balloon, at Wedmore, I found at least three-quarters of a hundred weight of available materials, consisting of the large grapple and rope, and another rope, used as a guideline, a large piece of canvass, used for packing up the balloon, also ballast bags, and the whole of the drapery and trimmings be- longing to the car, just as he went away from the field. The balloon was found, uninjured, twenty miles in land, as early as two o'clock the next morning, at a place called Godbery Moor Common, by Dr. W. Salmon, of Wedmore, who took possession of it, and conveyed it back to Wedmore, and through whose kind exertions it has been safely returned to me. The fate of Green still remains a complete mystery with me, and I can form no other opinion but that he apprehended danger, and lost all presence of mind as to the means of saving his life, as I am confident, that had he remained with the balloon, and parted with the above-named articles WWLo' hav-e /emained up till daybreak and in flip !.ar] Taye tled a r°pe (plenty of which I found Lf vi r th-r/ £ treS,acro^ the hoop, and sat on Jut aw?J 21 ^fllC fT,nd necessary, he might have weight of about fort W0\ ia.v? ^een a further loss, in eStor ten m S«, fiSbP°Ua'A' d\ W?uld have taken him e t,"t O! ten miles further. As regards sitting on the hoon it ThJ\f-TU aS 0tl!erS fr^ntly do inmakin" ascents Die fact of his leaving the machine, with these advantages in his power, make the affair the more mysterious. He Is 3^ years of age, and unmarried. "I remain, dear Sir, yours very truly, YV M. WADMAN." ™ NEW WESLEY AN CHAPEL. 1 he W esleyans of Cardiff have long been proverbial for their zeal and unwearied exertions in carrying out every good work-always anxious for the spiritual welfare of the whole human family, The continued increase of attendants at the ministrations of this society in Cardiff, and the want of more aeconin 10dat1 on, led to a determination to mako an appeal to the Christian liberality of the worthy people of the town, and the exertions of the members of the connexion, which has been so nobly responded to, that there is no doubt the required amount of £200D for the erection of a new chapel, will be in hand when the new edifice shall be raised-about twelve months hence. With these hopes and prospects, the foundation stone of a new chapel was laid in Charles-street, on Monday last, on which occasion a procession was formed in Church-street, and marched in imposing order to the site. The foundation stone was laid by David Lewis. Esq.. in an impressive manner, and in the presence of a large number of friends of all denominations, and the ministers of the con- nexion, the excellent building committee, &c., &c. Singing and prayer accompanied the interesting proceedings. A superb copy of the Scriptures, with a suitable address, was then presented to Mr. Lewis; and the proceedings ter- minated with prayer by the Rev. W. Jones (Baptist). The children were now regaled with buns, and about 500 friends took tea in the tastefully decorated school room. At the close, the party adjourned to Zion chapel, and listened to the addresses of the Revds. Rowe, Wood (Bristol), Mayer, (Bridgend), Jones, (Baptist), Mr. Win. Trice, Mr. Price, the secretary of the building committee, &c. Mr. Lewis was in the chair. The collections of the day were very liberal. All the proceedings were of a most gratifying character. THE CHOLERA. Report of cases from Friday, July 13th, to Thursday, July 19th, 1849, inclusive:- New cases 23 Deaths 15 The report of to-day (Thureeltty), which is included in the above, is- New cases i Deaths. o

BUTE DOCKS, CARDIFF. s- Imports and Exports for the week ending July 18. IMPORTS. July 12th —Orono, Gbent; George the Fourth, Waterford Hewry, Hayle Betsey, Aberthaw; Rover, Newport Gleaner, Barry; Dolphin, Disney, Bristol; Mary Ann, Glamorgan Canal; Lord Lainhton, Gloucester, 13th.—Sylphide, Londcn; Medemseh, St. John, Havre- Trial, Fowey Caroline, Lucy, Newport; Friends, Bridgwater; Rover, Barrow; Volumnia, Hereford, Success, Gloucester, Charlotte, George, Jonadab, Bristol; Libournais, Glamorgan Canal. 14th-Norman, Rose England, Liverpool; Ocean, Hayle St. Banbe, Adel Felix, Gloucester; Milbay, Plymouth; Ruby, Fowev; Lucy bright, London; Hereford, Cork; Fortitude, Bridgwattr Piper, Bristol Industry, Chepstow; Gem, Bridgwater. 16th.-S,a Walker, London; Favourite, Star, Barrow; Victoria, Havre Ceal, Wexford Fils Unique, Rouen Wind. rush, Falmouth; Edmund, Memel; Mounts Bay, Hayle; Uuod Intent, Fowey; Washington, Antwerp; Thomas and Ann, Industry, William and Mary, Bridgwater; Guetemala Liverpool; Sarah, Gloucester; Crusader, Bristol. 17th.—Lady of the Lake, Talbot, Falmouth; Celia, Pen- zance; Catherine cd Isabella, Lady Brougham, Whitehaven; Park, flayle. Liverpool, Watchett Vine, Wicklow; Liberty. Bristol; Brothers, St. Agnes; Kichard, St. Ives Charlotte, Plymouth; Margaret, Elizabeth, Youghal; Hope, Venus, Bridgwater; Lady Charlotte, Guest, Westport. JSth.—Marehionesa of Abercorn, Quebec; Coquette, Fal- mouth John, William, Lark, Bristol; Venus Plymouth; Osprey, Barrow. EXPORTS. July 12th.—Elizabeth and Ann, Rambler, Cork; Favourite, London; Sarah, Hope, Fowey Rover, Bideford Mary Ann, Sully; Mary, to Liverpool; Henry, Hayle; Majestas, Combe Hope, Newport; Disney, Bristol. 13th.—Arthur, H»norie, Libournais, Nantes; Onoro, Sa- vannah; Princess Victoria,Naples; Mary McLean. Clonmel, Waterford Fame, Catherine, Liverpool; Trial, Falmouth; Hereford. Swansea Abeona, Cork Laurina, Watchett; Suc- cess, Gloucester. 14th.-Cltmeiitine, Smyrna; Atalanta, Quebec; Morman, Marseilles; Star, Callao; Mistley, Cronstadt; Lady Ilarvey, Plymouth Piper, Kinsale George Lawrence, Cork; Mary and EiizaOeth. Dublin; Western Star, Ross; Gertrude, Liver- pool; Lucv, Gloucestei; Shamrock, Drogbeda. 15th. Eliza. Constradt; Jeune Adele, Nantes: Paul and Anne, Newport; Zephyr, Constantinople Fortitude, William and Susan. Bridgwater. 17th.—St. Paul, Nantes; Corona, Rio Grande; Waterlily, Penryn Castle, Liverpool; Hannah, Cork; Elizabeth, South- ampton; Mounts Bay, Penzance; Perseverance, Charlotte, Jonadab, George, Bristol. 18th,—Sarah, Dublin; Friends, Cork Edward Sawtie, Falmouth; George the Fourth, Waterford John, Valencia; Coquette, Falmouth; Park, Hayle; Independent, Bristol; Margaret and Martha, Liverpool John, William, Morwbellan. Lark, Bristol.

ROBBERY.-The farmhouse of Mr. Morgan, Michaclstouc- Vedw, was broken open on Sunday evening, and a silver tan- kard, worth CIO., and five silver teaspoons, were carried off by the thieves. KNOCKED DOWN AND KILLED.—A little boy, only four years and ten months old, named William Lawrence, was running behind the Pontypool coach on the Marshes road, on Monday evening last; and suddenly letting go the coach, he was knocked down by the horse in a gentleman's carriage which was close at hand, and run over before he was noticed. He died soon after. At the inquest held on the body, at the Moulder's Arms, by Win. Brewer, Esq., a verdict of "acci- dental death was returned. DROWNED WHILE BATHING.—Last Saturday afternoon, a lad named Thomas Triara, aged seventeen, went into a pool near the pottery, by the canal side, to bathe with his two com- panions; and while there, not being able to swim, was quickly drowned. His companions tried to save him, but failed in the attempt; and were unable to recover the body. A black boy named William Spooner, from Barbadoes, jumped into th« pool, dived twice, and the second time, brought the deceased to the bank, when means were resorted to for restoring sus- pended animation, but without avail. A jury sat on view of the body, before W. Brewer, Esq., on Monday, at the Trede- gar Arms, Pillgwenlly, when the above facts being deposed to, a verdict of drowned whilst bathing," was returned. DROWNED WHILE INTOXICATED.—Mrs. Ann Daniel, aged 49, the wife of a working jeweller with whom she was drink- ing at a public-house, Mill-street, on Saturday night last, went away from that house at about eleven o'clock, and on proceed- ing, for some reason unexplained, across the canal bridge, to go down by the canal side, she slipped her foot when about two yards from the brink of the quay wall, fell into the water, and was drowned. A man named John Marsh, who was standing with his companion near the bridge at the time, heard the splash in the water, leaped in, and in about a minute and half he says, from the alarm being given, he had brought her ashore to the Bristol-house beerhouse by the canal side, where Mr. Hawkins, the surgeon, found that life was extinct. Two females saw her fall into the water, evidently by accident; so that the rumour of her having committed suicide, was incor- rect. An inquest was held on the body by W. Brewer, Esq., and a jury, on Monday last, when a verdict of accidentally drowned," was returned; the jury at the same time stating that the spot where deceased fell into the canal, ought to be better fenced off. NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. TOWN HALL, MONDAY. At six o'clock this evening, a meeting of the council was held at the Town Hall, for the purpose of receiving a report of the finance committee, to order a new rate, to appoint the collector thereof, and to fix his remuneration. The Mayor took the chair; and there were also present- Messrs. T. Hughes, J. Latch, E. Dowling, R. Mullock, E. Thomas, W. Townsend, T. Turner, Jas. Davies, W. Jenkins, and L. Edwards. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. This document, which extended to considerable length, showed that there was at this time the sum of 1119 due on the rate collected by Mr. Evans, and that the committee recommended a new rate of sixpence in the pound, to be ordered by the committee. INTEREST ON MONEYS. A discussion arose in respect to requiring interest for the credits arising from the Tent account; upon which Mr. Latch moved, and Mr. Mullock seconded, and it was agreed: That an application be made to the Monmouth and Glamorgan Bank, for interest on the deposit of the moneys arising from time to time on the building fund." NEW RATE. Mr. James Davies moved, Mr. Jenkins seconded, and it was resolved: That the report of the finance committee just read, be adopted by the council; that the rate of 6d. in the pound, recommended by the committee, be ordered; and that the Mayor be requested to affix his corporate seal to the warrant for such rate." Mr. Latch said he was anxious to ascertain how it was that there appeared no less than £ 119 arrears upon the rate of this year, wnen the deficiency last year at the same period amounted toiBO only. He considered this amount ought not to be now due, especially as the collector was armed with powers for its collection. Mr. Hughes said that the coercive measures of law had been adopted by the collector recently, he having brought somewhere about a hundred defaulters before the magistrates. Mr. Latch: I would wish the collector to exercise due vigi- lance in trying to get in the rate. The Town Clerk: The fact is, the collector has called too many times on defaulters. He should exercise his power,and put the law in force at once. Mr. Mullock: I have lived in Newport forty-two years but I never found depression in business during that long period, as I have in the last eight months. Many tradesmen are actually much worse off than labourers. They keep open their shops, and that is all. They are obliged to keep up an appearance. Do not be too urgent, too pressing, then, upon defaulters. I agree that due vigilance should be used in collecting in the rate; but do not oppress the lower and middle classes at this moment. I firmly believe, and I know it, that many persons in Newport have deprived themselves of necessaries, that they might pay their rates, rather than be dragged into the court to expose their poverty. And this is really a state of things that requires some little merciful con- sideration at the present time. Other speakers agreed with Mr. Mullock, as to the distressed state of the community; and Mr. Townsend recom- mended urgently, that a more general principle of economy should be adopted in corporate matters. The question of increasing the collector's salary from £5 to E30, or other amount, was deferred for the preseut; but it was generally remarked, that the duties of collecting the rate were now double those of the period when the rate was first collected, notwithstanding the salary for collecting it hadnever risen beyond the first amount. It was also observed, that Mr. Evans had no wish to press for an increase of salary at this distressed period: while it was almost guaranteed that it should take place at the earliest opportunity. The business of the meeting then closed.