Monmouthshire Merlin

AUNT MARY'3 HOUSE. Aunt Mary's house! ah, there, a boy, Some pleasant days I had! Aunt Mary's face! that face of joy, All saddening thoughts forbade. The house some two miles lay from town, Where elms their branches twined; Embow'red in leaves, so snug and brown, now before my mind. There's Granny's chair, and, kindling, bland, Her holy, coaxing smile Comes o'er my heart, like vision grand Of evening sunlight aisle. Aunt Mary's eggs, her butter sweet, Set me now; Her juicy fruIt-as rich a treat As ever carne from bough! She died, alas! God rest her soul Her son, as large of heart, Soon met with change, and Ruin's whole Black train his soul to thwart. Still bloom the fields he tilled for years The hay-cock speckling brown, The quaint old walls and ivied piers, Old mem'ries still hand down. Still stands the stile, all worn and smooth, But now from bowl or pan Flows not the mantling milk to soothe, Or thirsty maid or man. He, broken-hearted, famine-worn, Stolen, by night, away; A proud old tree, uprooted, shorn— Delves by some forest way!

A PALINODE. From Punch to Henry Brougham. "During the last five or six weeks, be had, with the utmost difficulty, and against the opinion of his medical advisers, attended the service of their lordships' house. During the last ten days the difficulty had increased, and become more severe. In the hope of assisting in this great measure, in a cause to which his life had been devoted, he had struggled to the Ust, until he found he could struggle no more."—Lord Brougham's last speech on Law Reform in the Home of Lords. And is the tiusy brain o'erwrougtit at last i Has the shllrp sword fretted the sheath so far ? Then, Henry Brougham, in spite of all that's past, Our ten long years of all but weekly war- Let Punch hold out to you a friendly hand, And speak what haply he had left unsp ken Had that sharp tongue lost nought of its command, That nervous frame still kepi its spring unbroken. Forgot ihe changes of thy later years, No more he knows the Ishmael once he knew, Drinking delight of battle 'moagst the Peers— Your hand 'gainst all men,att men's hands'gainst yon. He knows the Orator whose fearless tongue Lasbed into infamy and scorn The wretches, who their blackening scandal flung Upon a Queen—of women most forlorn. He knows the lover of his kind, who stood Chief of the banded few that dared to brave The accursed traffickers in negro blood, And struck his heaviest fetter from the slave 1 he Statesman who, in a Jess happy hour Than this, maintained man'* right to read and know, And gave the key of koowledge and of power With equal hand alike to high and low The Lawyer who, unarmed by private aima, Denounced the law's abuse, chicane, delay The Chancellor who settled century's claims, And swept an age's dense arrears away The man whose name men read even as they run On every landmark the world's course along, That speaks to us of a great battle won Over untruth, or prejudice, or wrong. Remembering this, sad I am to hear That voice which loudest in the combat rung, Now weak and low, and sorrowful of cheer, To see that arm of battle all unstrung. And so, even as a warrior afterfilbt Thinks of a noble foe, now wounded sore, I think of thee, and of thine ancient might, And hold a hand out, armed for strife no more.

HOW THE BEAUTIFUL QUAKERESS OBTAINED A HUSBAND. I was one evening, at a Urge tea party, introduced to a very beautiful young bride. She had a large figure, well and most gracefully formed the roseste hue of her cheek, and the soft brilliancy of her downeast eyes, were only equalled in beauty, by the exquisitely fair neck, and tbe rich dark brown hair' banded in the smoothest Madonna style, on her lofty brow. Her dress was of the richest dove-coloured satia; and her Quaker cap, and neck-handkerchief folded in neat plaita across her bosom, were of India's moat costly muslin. The handker- chief was attached to the dres. by a gold pin,withapear) head; and the belt of her dress was fastened in front by two more gold pins, each with a diamond head. The bridegroom was a very email, thio, awkward, ill-made men; his face—from which every morsel of whisker had been shared off— waa white, flat, and meaningless and his dress, though quite new, waa badly made, and badly put on it was, however, a strictly Quaker costume. 10 the course of the evening I said to the lid, who had introduced me, However did that mean-looking little man manage to get such a very lovely bride I" She smiled, and answered, Strange ItS it may seem, I snare thee, it waa Rtchel wbo oourted him not he bar. 1 wtU t*ll thee the story. About four years ago, her youngest sister was married; and she was somewhat annoyed, that she, the elder, and ao much the hand- somer, should have been passed by so she resolved to provide herself with a hoaband and tboa knowest whea a wneaii makes up her mind to do a thing, she liivnipha over every ob- stacle. Rachel's first step was to draw out a list of the namea of the eligible yo"ng men opposite to each name aha placed the amount ot his annual income, as correctly as she could asceitatn it. The most wealthy was placed at tbe top of the list, and so on in regular gradation. She had twelve names down. l'hsy lived in all paria ot England; one in London, one in York, one in Bristol, and so on. Sylvanus Otway wag at the top of the list. She had never seen him, and he lived near Norwich. He was down for seven thouund a year, ftachel seriooaly informed her father and mother that she had a con- cern' to attend the Norwich Quarterly Meeting, They had DO acquaintances they cared for there, and were dumclined to take 80 loog II journey; but RchI became so silent and sad aDd so often told them she was burdened with the concern to go, that they at length yielded to her wishes; and father and mother, Rchel and her Susanna, and one of the brothers, all went 10 Norwich, As the hther and mo'her were acknowledged ministers, of cuurse they were taken much notice of, and io. vited to all the Fneorls' houses; amongst others, to Friend Ot*ay », and Rachel soon had the pleasure of being inlroduced to Syl»aoos. She was delighted to fiod him a fine, handsome, intelligeo'-lookiog young man, aod to perceive be waa de- cidedly fascinated with his new acquaintances; and when, at partiog, he whi«pered to her sisiei, loud eoont>h for Rachel to hear, • I houe soon to be in your city, aod to have the pleasure of calling at your l.ous< hei cheek flushed witii triumph, and her heart palpitated wi'h joy, at ihe succrss of her scheme. Sylvanus so;n followed them, as he had promised, aod prop< sed for Susanna. He wal promptly ac-epied and they we'? mar- ried as upeed ly as ihe rules of our socirly would permit. Rachel was exceedingly vexed and disappointed but she is not a person to be d''comfi'd.| by one failure so she resolved to try .0011n but she ha* never been 'Mindly with Smamna sioce. The nest roo her lui wtig Gurno'e, of York, and his incoUle was Sl* thousand. AgaIn he ,oformed htr fth..r. that .he felt II was required of t.er to attend the York Q <a terly Meeting, a d shei added, h<d been borne to on her mind, that the ministry of he. btloifd fi-her, at 'ha' solemn assembly, would be blet-SrH mmds.' There is nothiog pleases our ministers at it" I have'oft» f 'he^r,Preach'ng R«hel »■> »dept ahe had f*l, from the accLubU^' 8 i ,owa,d friends. And then she presses he'hl'7 °f t#' m flattering, with so mochf,Z a.\li ,he and Rachel has her own ends io view. Sht?" U' v' !'ke soon obtained the desired introduction to JwUh Gambli "hi too, was young, and pa-aably wel|-|00kjn_ to be very much in his company but ,he Uw eUarl?"hi would not be caught. She told me that she had never met an mao so coldly insensible to beauty, aod so stupidly indifferent to flattery. However, Rachel was not disheartened for it soon came out, that Josiali was the victim of an unrighteous attach ment to the d8Uh!er of a clergyman for the love of whom he deserted our Israel, aod is now—alas that it should be so— with his six thousand a year, gone over to the camp of the alien. The third on Rachel's list was John Jones, of London, her bridegroom now he is worth about two thousand a year; and as thou must see, 80 beauty. When Rachel first saw him, she was half inclined to leave him for somebody else; but the nest on her list is only sis hundred a year. The sacrifice was too great, and besides, James Lewis might be as mean-tooking.to she resolved on the conquest of John Jones. It was very easily j accomplished be made no resistance, he at once became tbe worshipper of her beauty and now that tbey are married 1 thiok it will be her own fault if she is not happy. He is not very wise, but he is good-humoured and good-natuied." "How didst thou become acquainted with this amusing story," aaid I. Is it not a breach of confidence to tell it No indeed," ahe replied, there were more than a dozen of ua in the room when she told it herself, and showed oa the list; she said the did not want it now, so she gave it to Martha Elton, and bade her give a copy of it to any of the girfs who would like to try tbe same plan of getting settled in life."—Quakerism, or the Story of my Life; written by a lady who for forty years wa)! a member of the Society of Friends.

CHANGE OF AIR AT HOME. Patients who go abroad for the benefit of health too often forget that change of climate can do little more than place tbem under circumstances more favourable to their efforts, by fit regu- lation of their time and diet, and by the use of prescribed reme- dies, to re-establish health. They embark for Rome at Nice, throwing the doctor over board, expectiog chmatea to do all; climate then fails, and as a remedy, it comes to be pronounced a piece of quackery. As a speci6c, as sole remedy, no doubt it is, on tbe whole, as much a quack remedy all Morriaon'a Pill; that pill contains ingredients 01 use io their right place. Quackery consists, not io any thought or thing, but ia the method of em Ploying tt. We say, then, that the Sanatorium, proposed by Mr. Paxtoo, though not wanted by the healthy, and of use only to aOllle among the sick, are institutions which may be established lid mOllt ..Iolble IIIIHia ries tø tbe doelor. The, will not aaper- for*K trave' ,mong iovalida although we call it traveliiog Da'ieni *t8e °* 11 '9 001 c^,n8e °' a'r «lone by which the gets a s"a ° °#D ,r#*el r«ceives benefit. In the first piaco, he whom »k>« *°,8?e' *n<' 'bere are not a few sick men and woman ness is ofte^s °' V,?elllng improves in health. Thesea-siek- 102 a c on Stan* '1 v 8 Pr 0 • Tbe rolling of the ahip.c.u.- a sort of exercise,'°gVjn M raMC'e8 ?' 'J^ h" ""ed ■ treogthand tone. Tbe.Toa,c,ouk'wh'«h8"« ">« «J»«em ,bere ere the chance. a.J 2"" T11'0' ctrcumatancea miod. Travel involves, ihen ch» l° tmau. lbt ,ioo of the m.nd .e look wUh0tt« 1U'M C#0,U, 'T body's ailments. Sight, are .Ua0" 8 1° V°Tt the English ear is plunged into a ffS 0F t ""K T'V T tor. Settled abroad the, P^.X^ glass-house, with a roller J( plant, sooo ke _#B. ders under open aky m town^tr.seu, ,mong picto 'e #n(J vel costumes, over hill and da e, by sen „0d rjv#f Hetakea the diet of the country so far as it sutts hi.D ejU the fish-or the fruits, perhaps ot the climate he has sought To be sure, cooks might supply each Saonorium with *a otdin'ary or tbe dishes of the climate, lor those patieo's not under peculiar regimen but the house and glass building, with the flowera the food, and air of Italy, walked into from a street doo,.perh,p, in P ccadiily must loevitab/y want a very large number of these accessories to travel which are to many invalids the most itnpor. >aot elements of cure. Not even ten miles of panorama in ihe hall, starting from Loodoo bridge, exhibited before the neophye, would be a substitute for the preplralory journey. A Madeira Saoitoriom" near RegeniV-park, would poorly imitate tbe ripple ot the waves and the warm sea-breezes of that, very wholesome island. This is not said, however, with the least feeling of discouragement towards the propositions made by JVIr. Paxton. Hi. project is no complete substitute for foreign travel, no encroachment upon foreign innkeepers, or invasion made on our domestic doctors. It simply professes, that if change of climate be auxiliary to medicine in certain caaea of disease, that can be provided here in England here in London, for those patients who either are past bearing the fatigues of tra- vel, or are too poor to bear the expense of travel, or who cannot travel without losing the advantage of that medicel assistance in which they could have most reason to repose their trust. This proposition could not have been made fifty years ago, or if made, the necessary arrangements could not have been carried out. It is made now, when it is strictly practicable, and deserves of all men serious attention.-Dicken's Ie Housthold Words."

A DAY IN THE GLASS HOUSE. The first impression aa ^ou pass the pay- arner, an emerge into the Exhibitioo, is certainly, one of disappointment. A mass of coloured and glittering objects strii e con us y on t e sight, with the effect of a kaleideacope. The cowp d mi .• new and dazzling, but, like the image in the toy, it means nothing it is harmonized or informed by no artistic idea, Glass and iron, doubtless, will become plastic in the hands of some future artiat a. marble and granite have been for some ages l will 10 to an individual meaning which the eye wil Isee at a glance, as it teada the solemn and religious gravity of hut this 8JII or the cryptic and Egyptian solidity of Jerpoi remains K be done heS-er. The Glass House when you are under its roof, is a great garden frame, aDd no i g • yet, in the wonderful lightness of the' 'BUre hereafter, sky-scaling roof of the transept, one may rea -»mart«ki» Let us begin with works of art. Greatly tbe mo t object in the Eshibition is a colossal group, y bv a a Prussian artist. It is an Amazon on horseback, attackecI by a tiger, and prapared to defend herself. But printed words de. scribe it poorly beside the sculptured thought, The sinewy strength of Iht long flexible spine of the tiger, and the force of his missive paw, which rends away tbe toogh i e w, horse like paper, m kes the scene live before you. :|i.nn raise your eyes to ihe head of the hotse, it conopleiea -,f it were cut off, and sent to the end of the earth, it would tell the story of mortal agony aod undaunted re-istaoce. can hardly say a higher success, but a kindred one, ia seen in e figure of the Amazoo, who is in act to strike her assailant with a spear. Neither the attitude nor the face are conventions ey call up no memories of where they were borrowe ey are new, natural, and adequate, and plainly cme out of the great studio of a living man. I beheve this is the mas^er piece of modern art all I have seen of recent sculpture is poor and ordinary beside it. u The Greek Stave." by Powers, an American artist of Irish descent, is an object of nearly equal interest to VHI ors. e drooping of a noble sptr.t >n eaains is finely realized. But that Greek head, and yon classic proporlroos are long familiar to sculpture. They touch no new chord of sympat y. In the Austnan Gallery, which is extensive a danng innova- tion has set the iTitics in a flutter. MONTI, of 1\111.n, bag sculp- tured a Veiled Vesta," which is a mir-cle in stone. Through tbe transparent veil you seem to see the play of her features and it looks as if a breath would blow it aside. In net, he has sculptured but.h e folds of the veil, and »«PP '« "ba rest. The critics call .his a trick," and are has ventured to developa an idea wbtc-i Greec ari pated. But I humbly submit (as amicus ^n onlv field of cooqoest and discovery as well as science. reprodu-e aod revive the past but a SHAKESPE .I, (even MONTI, maybap) will de/y i's law?, and y so g sin give it a new code and new boundaries. _Q„ Amoog the English aod Insh sculpture there is little lapiin upon except old favourites like HOGAN'S Drun e MacDow.iL'. Virginius" disappoints one, and CARFW'S i" Whittingtoo" is a pretty trifle. A siaiue o Sub,lp exception. Mas,i.e and simple, yet woodeVfui!, charm which refuses to be expressed "or ^ethlnks one who characteristic of the man and his labours. never saw him miuht say thi» must be FLAXMAN. The great diamond, the Koh-i-Noor, is the'y° where it It was plundered by the Engl.sh froiri-nlofti^^ va,ued had been treasured since the davs of TAMERI- at upwards of a million and a half. If it wQu|d who has ret<dy money, and loves dumond ia,he matter render needless a great deal nf inhuman eco y inDerila of Irish hospitals, and the like, which is said certain other iewel in the crowo. repu'fc'1 ,u then this petty piece of charcoal, Shall I t'll you exacllv what the" mouotalD of light" is like, In size, colour, cy, aod general effect, it beH8 the closest possible reseloblance to the stopper of a decanter. „i.,„ -r .u I paid an early visit to PI'OIN'S Court, where Middle Ag<-s is revived. I have a great respeC- tment at what a sympathy with his labours; but my d,9aPPhere j8 something he has accomplished here, was compftte. 0f the Gothic 8«°,ot of Spam has produced elawhere. i dea o) Chrl8,)ao we have undoubtedly, .be highest^ »°d" ,esiail,cal and domes- churches but this medwval furniture, ec j(.ked figoreg m tic, is an oba'ialle as the club footed and y^ his earlier sculptures and ,raD9Pa^eD''e ,aughter of the w0,ld. been shsmed by the loex-ingutshable fasl]C#1 aichilecture> Where art has made no adva.ee, a. n e do be|ier bu| let,, be revived, by all means, until we C £ )0cluslve ,eslimoB the Exhibition in this Court is ihe .^y against falliog back upon the ungainly tof of •ediaeval sculpture, paintina, i^ction. She has Belgium competes w„h PUGIN in aoo. vestments produced the most gorgeous aod magoihc, V that can be conceived. They are d,sP In book-binding, as large as li e, and have a striking 0 if fc0me of she moSt also, especially m.ssals brevanes, t eollection< Whef ever a lively fancy Rod a skilful hand la ve play, the Belgian CtwUh7 were a walking" Mechanics you some impression of the niachioery- thrMhj ploughing is no novelty, and you have U ,i,es, covering too but a steam engine for 'ay.ng do*n ly a8 it found it, >, f up the earth and leaving the surface exac j nrnJi^ J litlt. ,t.,lli. A. Ann. Ki.che», '»», with u*eosi!s# but, nevertheless, almost aa po arandfaihi»r pots which swung in the goodly kitchens of °ur Jraffa '• a novelty. I say nothiog of hydraulic presses, P j es> monster cranes, printing presses, and the or 80 machinery, which we have in all variety—bu y y u o a carriage working on springs which you mig 1 Tf'0 pint bottle. ?-to wit, spiral springs like a If hey work as well as they look, you will have n before long. I fancy. And. what s*y yoy o a pump which actually pours a gr eater streamthan the waterfall at Powerscoort? Travellers see strange sights you perceive. Or, what say you to a portable pocket machine, called COLTS RBVOLVBR,' which io military power, i. equal to two Sergeant, gu.rd. You wlWpictureTo yours^f tome'clumay, unwieldy, ,iSlu'S»forc.blj ip I]ia b'eccl:e9 pocket. Sb.ll X ..nd P.i, t N».h,.g»«]." ;;i'"r.,«; b.1 lh« E.h.biwt i. sent,all, provided you confidentially where you cao purchase hil commodities In London and no one will hesitate to ell J on girg of article. It it amusing, indeed, to see the b g P P ju gentility, aod effect, like MOELIRB S hero, to Y we|(-j( pleatuie ID the transaction, when one KOO it«indu«-fy, minding its business and is even prepared to app if it will leave off shamming. thp F*. if it will leave off shamming. Models form ooe of t: e most interesting fe» churcheg o( hibttion. You have exact models bn<lae/'ruitjS and of 'in- public edifices, of private bouses, of towns, o Jof a'mugemeut numerable machines or articles of coDveoie Some Irish student from the school of Des t?° carefu| roodel ot how to make lame and fortune at home, afterwards b re- a public edifice accomplished, alld it mlghl aflelard8 b" re- peated indefinitely at a trifl og cost, and would sell lIke wildfire —if you happen to know how wildfire sel B* thus;asttc over the I wish some of your friends, who gr°w whjch they are glaring ma«ses of iotolerable red. an ,pl<(Hlljed glass, saw the pleased to describe a^ ihe peitec'ion °' 8,#te;1 IOoes, the fine exquisite harmony, the beautifuMy "J°,Uhere'i0 the stained designs, at finely handled, which you gceoe 0n ao Egyp- glass of all nations." The perspective und 0f a Claude, tian monuaent, compared with the b»c Iconception gla-s scarcely presents a greater contrast. 1 a5are s ghi of it might was susceptible of such treatment the up jn ire|aD(j tempt one to break the finest church "J"n Nation. io tbe nineteeoth century .Abridged from

o j j f,L CIRCUS. SCENES IN THE SPANl&H Circus 0f Aran. MADRID. JULY 26 —Yesterday, the WOR,J)IER Qf the age f juez became the thea're of a spectac:ie centUry. Several tlie Romans of he empire than of tne (-n t^earena_ w Id beasts were introduced successive > with the Kin The Qneen-Mother and her family, t g thg roya[ box and the Duke of Kianzares. wer^,prnd several dogs. The Hie first fight was b-tween a woli a and made severa] wolf looked at first excessively ,nf." which surrounded the leaps to clear the lolty iron grating hg ggw arena. These efforts became despe & fgw momt,ntg into the circus four powerful a0gs' it was necessary to reduced hi.n to such a pitiful sta on |he defensive__ withdraw him. The wolf stood merely on he defensive- he shook off the dogs, but lie fQur dogs were |ii,ewise entered an liymna, aga.is hed himself greatly in thi8 loosed. One of .he dogs d>^red the hy»"a alone, drag, combat, and several times mast waa 80 punished by the ging him over to the ground, t> master was fain to enter tierce bites of the wild beast, tb the combat amjd sa,vQj the arena and withdraw him ro witbdrawn in rather a man. applause The hymoa »as the b^8t that appeared gled condition. 1 he nex launched as many a<i sturdy, surly bear, aga.nst «bo«n q( & mor(; J as 13 dogs. Ihe enemy was now eviu prannl« kind, for the does were no longer so eaaei to grapple Wlt|, the object of their Stack, but cJon'en'ed the^» with barking around him in a ring! when °/ the ventured into closer quarters, he received a hug and bite which left him apparently lifeless during several seconds. The public now loudly called for the intrepid dog which had mauled the hysna. This was the firs- of the pack who dared to seiz- the bear with his teeth, he others imitated his example with less pluck, but no effect seemed to Le produced by any of tbe assailants upon the shaggy beast, and the bravest of them seemed baffled by tbe thickness o his coat which defied the gripe of his adversaries. The last act of the spectacle was that which had more particuiary attracted crowds by railroad to Aranjuez. The fight was now between a lion and a bull. The first was one of the finest of his apacies. No sooner was he loosed into the arena and espied the bull, than he made towards him at once, and attacked him with fury. But he only succeeded in seizing the tail of V** horned (°e, by which he clung on with his claws. The IK TU-U8 ATTACKE«L from tiehind, was unable to defend himself win hishorn8, but presently the lion having bitten bis tail c ose o to the rump, the bull turned on him, and, frantic "arged »uh tremendous fury, tossing the lion, not- of the latter, thatTbe^m^at Sn^'l^ S°dam,pe<! thePll;fk tiC,0r'„ Is « "in dCe ecC xs moaning with P^-wlnlethe bull charged him several times in succession instigated by the crowd outs-de ng more than by his own will, for as soon as the lion was hors de combat, the bull sought no longer to molest him. and would have left him alone but for the stimulation which was ap- plied to bim by the spectators. The lion was killed.

ROMANTIC AFFAIR IN PARIS. The Droit says—" M. D » a merchant of the quarter *t „ maintained for some years an intimate connexion 'na ,r a native of Milan. About a month ago with Lucia li > hecame coid towards her, and seemed to she noticed that he answer to her questions, he labour under some aax eiy. q( hig lamUyt he admitted that in comp heiress. On this she flew into was about to marry a we a thy ngl vous attack. S(je a furious passion and had a *>ent8 he had made her, and then sent back the va u P marriage she would announced to him that on the aay o tnn* kill herself before him and his bride. The merchant too every precaution to prevent her fiom learning efe marriage was to be celebrated. He succee e place on Saturday. But it was observed that during the ceremony he was labouring under great anxiety, ant a e dinner also his gloom continued. Towards the end o t e dessert all prospect of the dreaded visit of his discarded mistress having, as he thought, disappeared, he became gay. But all at once the noise ot an altercation was heard in the staircase. M. D-- turned pale, he recognised the voice of the fair Italian, disputing with his chief clerk. Shortly after the female rushed into the room; her dress was in disorder —her hair dishevelled, and she carried a stiletto in her hand. She cried. You did not expect me—but your marriage must be sealed with blood! At the same moment she plunged the dagger into her breast. But fortunately one of the guests, having seized her hand, lessened the force of the blow, and the wound was not deep. She was not far from M. Ð- and some of the blood spirted on his waistcoat and ^"lrt. Indescribable confusion arose the bride fain'ed one of the bridesmaids had a nervous attack: most of the guests went away; and M. D-was so painfully affected that he was for a long time unabl to utter a word. She was conveyed to her residence, where precautions were taken to prevent ber from committing suicide. Yesterday the Commissary of oltce went to her, and obtained from her a promise that she would not make an attempt on her life. She was going on well, and was quite calm."

MAIDSTONE ASSIZES. (Before Chief Justice Jervis and a Common Jury.) IUNOSFORD v. DYE. This was an action to recover damages from the defendant, for the breach of bis promise to marry the plaintiff. Mr. M. Charabeis, Q.C., and Mr. Needham, were counsel for the plaintiff; Sergeant Shee was for tbe defendant. Mr. Chambers, in opening the case, said that the plaintiff, Mrs. Sophia Kingsford, had been compelled to bring the present action against the defendant in order to recover damages from him for very serious misconduct, in having deliberately broken a solemn engagement he had made to marry her. It was his duty to inform the jury that neither of the parties in the cause were young—on the contrary, they were both at a somewhat ad- vanced period of life, the defendant being the older of the two but it appeared to him that this was rather an aggravation of the defendant's misconduct than otheiwise. The learned counsel then proceeded to state the facts of the case. It appeared that the plaintiff was a person in humble circumstances. She was a widow, with her daughter, who kept a chandler's shop at Deptford, and the defendant lived near her at the house of his brother. He paid her attention during the year 1850, and at length made her a formal written promise of marriage but as he WIIS at that time dependent on his brother, it was considered prudent by both parties that the marriage should not take place until the deth of the defendant's brother, from whom he had the expectation of receiving some considerable property. The brother died in the month of October, 1850, aod, as the de- endant anticipated upon that event taking place, he came into possession of all the property that belonged to him, and he still continued his attentions to the plaintiff, and repeated his pro- marry her, but on account of the death of his brother, an also the death of a sister of the defendant, it was considered rtht to postpone the ceremony for a certain time. The de- eD. however, still continued his attentions to the plaintiff, #D i "xr^ <l'le present year he expressed his intention io 0 Norwich for a short time, aod said that at his return the abould t«ke place. He went away accordingly, and, f 6 48toni* ment of the plaintiff, it appeared that on the 13th t!«r h hektm»"ied* Mi" Mary N.cholls, and shortly eZZthe?°me 10 D*P"0'd, where he took up his residence with his wife, close to the plaintiff The learned counsel, in conclusion, said that it ,u stances the present action was brought n< «r ,hese c,rcum- as one of bMgimd affeclIOD8 or disappointed hopes, but he did say that the defeadaol had gros-Iy iseonducted himself towards the plaintiff, and that she was entitled to compensation for Ihe injury she had sustained by the defendant failmg to pelllorm promise he had made to her. Witnesses were then examined, who made out the case as stated by the learned counsel for the plaintiff. It IIppeared upon the cross-examination of some of the witnesses that the plaintiff was at least fifty-five years old, and the defendant was sixty, and that when the parties first became acquainted he was living with his bro her as a servant of all work, and was In very humble circumstances; and it was evident that both parties con- sidered the marriage ought not to take place until the condition of the defendant should be improved by 'he deaih of his brother. Sergeant Shee made a most humorous speech to the jury on behalf of the defendant. He said it was a very rare occurrence for parties of the respective ages of fifty-five and sixty to come into a court of justice and ask for damages (or a breac h of pro- mise of this description, and if juries to sanction such actions by giving damage, he was afraid that the time) of the court, would be wholly taken up wilh them. He must confess that the present case put him in mind of a story he had read of a gentleman who, having hxed his mariisge day, made amnge- ments to have all the proceedings of the marriage carried on in the guise of a funeral.—(A laugh.) There was a hearse, mourning coaches, IIDd mutes, and when the bridal party left the church after the ceremony the first thing that met their eyes was a newly-made guve, It was clear that in the present in slance the p aintitF was not to be "made hapry," as the e en ant expressed iI, in one of his letters, until the death of r°' !fr"i,a?d ,tl6 marri3 £ e wa* ooly '0 succeed the luneral to a t e love whisperings that look place Leiween this old boy of sixty and the young lady of fifty-five, the consent to marry was only given, when brother should be dead."— aug lei.) He d d not deny that there hd been a promise to marry made by the defendant, but what iojury had the defend- ant really suslaloed by the breach of this promise? To talk of affrctioo between the parties, under these circumstances, was perfectly ridiculous, and as to the loss 01 any benefii that would aiise 10 the plaioliff from the property that came into the possession of the defendant at the death of his brother, they should not forget that if she was to have the money she must have had the old man as well.—(A laugh.) The Chief Justice Don't use too hard terms, brother Shee. He is only sixty.—( Renewed laughter.) Sergeant Shee proceeded He was not aware of any peculiar advantages appertaining to the age of sixty, aMiough he hoped he. sbould in time attain that knowledge-(A laugh.) It was saiditm a young man married for a mistress, a middle-aged one for a companion, aod an old man lor a nurse; and it appeared o im that all this hearty old widow of fifty. five, with five young chldren and a chandler's shop, could have expected from an union with the defendant, was to have to nurse him alter the expiration. of a Ytry short eriod of tillie. Ine Chief Justice briefly summed up. and the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff.—Damages JE40.

CRUEL TREATMENT OF A LUNATIC. Atthe Western Circuit, on Tuesday. John Yeo (out on bail), respectable looking farmer, residing at Lew TreDchard, in the avistock Union, was indicted for unlawfully assaulting Charles Luxmoore, knowing him to be a destitute person, of unsound mind, he having undertaken the charge of him. There were several other counts in the indictment, varying the charge. Several witnesses were examined, who staled that the lunatic Luxmooie had been confined by the defendant, who was his brother-in-law, in a small cell, badly lighted and ventilated, and without a fire-place. When tbe discovery of the situation °f the lunatic was made, the cell was disgustingly filthy, and the unfortunate creature's legs confined by a chain. The place of confinement was seven feet long, five feet broad, and about six feet high. He made the following explanatory s atement of the circumstances, and which was given in evidence ■ "I am a farmer at Orchard. The lunatic was my brother-in- law. I have known him twenty years. He was brought up a blacksmith. He was always weak in head and strange in con- duct, and his mother told me he was of weak intellect from childhood. About thirteen years ago his parents, thinking he would otherwise get into some mischief, had the chain rivelled on bis leg, which is now on. I doo't think it has ever been off "nce he slipped it off about seven years ago, when it was put on more securely. He was in a celljfor nine years, similar to that from which he was removed yesterday. About (our years ago he was removed from Germansweek to Orchard, and he has been treated as before. He never had clothes because he would teat them. About twenty years since his uncle left him £100, which he aoou spent. Sometimes he ia violent and sometimes be is quiet lor long time. He "88 dreased yesterday. Four yeeta ago he was dteased to be removed from Geimensveek ht Orchard. He sang well io church, and read and wrote well «»^eaU h*V" *ear' *n lunatic's uncle! B8«nas Darents are bed-Jiers, the mother having been in bed for two years, and the father a longer time. They thought if the parish took charge of him tbey would have to pay for it. None of the relations are insane." The leuDed Judge, in summing up, said that a state of things had been disclosed, in which ignoraoce of the law was the only excuse. There was a priociple of law which, although seem- IDgly hard at first, was not so on inspection. It was thaI although a man broke the laws in ignorance, yet that was no justification of the offence: he must pay ihe penally. he jury, after a short deliberation, returned a verdict of gut ty, and the prisoner was sentenced 'o six <riooihs' imprison meot In Ihe common gaol, the learned Judge saying that he would not under the circumstances subject the prisoner to the House of Correction.

A MERCHANT VESEL SEIZED BY THE PASSENGERS. started atI °r ^e'ena Weekly News, a paper recently orpnrronn c eoa, gives an account ot some exirdordio*ry Levensid ^rl t°.^lave 'en place on board a vessel called the of ih» .«tt' 1 were being investigated by the authorities Royal a rr°|I' ves8e' had on board Captuio Vesey, of the Captain v' iV' ID C0,t"naD^ of a detachment of his corps. and son Tpn e' de f8,nP '° 'be expected governor. Sn Emer- 'hat on °'lr arr'*e(^ 00 'he 29 h ol May and it appeared bell it, 6 mon'h, while at »e*, Ctplaio Ca^p- the boob -haicti to be closerl. This 'he t °0e' a°C' immedla,ely afterwards Captain Vet>ey summoned 'he m"0''9 I1DC'er charge to take off the hatch in di-fiance ol On ih^T"?0r<^er' whtch was immediately carried into effect, taken I ,W° a'ler '8 squabble appeari to have penier'' 'p6 '>e,v,'een one °f the soldiers and the ship's car- Duni h" J Vesey insisted that the carpenter should be .5, e hut Captain Campbell, the master ol the vessel, twU 001 punish the man. This led <o some sharp words be- Ijg6^0 *he officers, and it is asserted that Captaio Vesey said it h SuPet|or force on board, and should oot hesitate to use w D be thought requisite. This language appears to have excited Captain Campbell At half-past eight o'clock at night, the captain ordered the bt-obv-hatch to be put on but 00 soooei was Ihe order given than Captain Vesey, in charge of the Iroops, said it should nor be done. Captain Campbell then pulled out a pistol, and told Captain Vesey that if he attemp ed to IOlerfere with him, and prevent any of the crew obeying his ers, he would shoot him through the heart. Upon Ibis qualified threat being uttered, Captain Vesey immediately ca ed his men lo fall in r und the hatchway, and ordered • e borr.badier lo go below for arts. This order was instantly obeyed, and as soon as Captain Campbell saw the arms being anded up the hatchway he went-forward, seized hold of one of the muskets, "nd commanded the soldier to give it up, saying, Put that down, it does not belong to you—it belongs to the ship." The soldier rei used, whereupon a sIruggle took piece for the gun, when several soldiers seized the captain, threw him against the boat, wrenched the pistol out of his hand, as well as the uatuket he attempted to take from ihe soldier. Captain Vesey then ordered bis hands to be lashed behind his back, and it appears. at the instigation of Captain Netll, he was hurried into the hold and secured to a stancheoo. The next morning he was unlashed from the staocheon, and had strong chains fastened to his wrists by padlocks. In this position he was kept in the hold, twelve days and nights, with ao armed sentinel keeping watch over him. He was not allowed to clJmmunÎcale with the crew durin" this time, nor was be released from his captivity, even on the arrival of the vessel io the roads, till the police went on board and caused him to be uochained. Immediately Captain Campbell vtas seized and forced into the hold, Captain Vesey commanded one of the soldieis to turn every one belonging to Ihe crew out of the cabin, and take possession of ii, which WII8 dooe. He theD seized Ihe ship's papers, and the vessel was navigated by the mates, by direction of Captain Vesey, aod on its arrival at St. Helena, on the 26th, he went on shore, and obtained a warrant acainst the master, on the thaigo ot assault and attempted murder. Captain Vesey's alleged reason for not allowing tjiB koubj \<0, to bc „i„„cj io, the wea. ther was hot, and that it would endanger the health of the men, "bout thirteen in number. Af'er 'our days investigation, Captain Campbell was com- mitted for tria on the charge of assault with intent to murder. Information was en laid by Captaio Campbell against Captain Vesey and the « hers °f b„ p, for pira(fy> 8Dd seizure of p, which information was taken and signed by the magistrates. °

CHOLERA IN THE GRAND CANARY. (Eltra.ct of a Piivate Letter.) By the Bri TENERIFFE, !uly L you of the awfu|i ic,oria 1 wrote 00 the ,9th u" 'Arming no doubt that you ?6 ,hal broke out ID Grand Caoary> aod Unhappily it conf be anxious to hear more about it. n appl Y It COQtin h d f though the n«mhLtteV°.ra8e w ith undiminished violence, for lessened, it is 0w- °f deaths in the capital is considerably thinned/while tk'0^ ,0'e,y ,0 lhe p°pu'ati°n being now so much the island, is r dts d'sotder, having splelld to all.olher towDS In similar vi'sitati° U^'D^ a c'eg'ee °' mortality nowitnessed under counts the death,* 10 "Dy 0,l,er P*f» 'l»e globe. By last ac- range from 4o Gaidar, a place with about 2,500 souls, what happen, j'° 50 Per day. »od ,h'9is bat 006 e*«mp'e of jues within thr Dk'>e rest* In numerous instances death en- tives the thiid d* 'rom the atl8ck i 'f lhe P8,ieDt sur have entirely d '>ere'* a hope of recovery. Many families moat fearfully l,*PPe*red from the world, and others have been that of Casibus Uced. Ooe of Ihe highest respectability there, ult. and" Uelll, had lost five of its members op to the 21st fate'of tbe re °W not wbal "J bave beea ,be 8uhsequeot The d0 were in thee?!0"' °' '"horn three died out of the four tha'> which evident^' been qulte unable to classify the epidemic whld e bar is not the known cholera, tbe patients previous as well as sP°*,ed w'lh purple and much swollen, .ui, e„„ 8 corpaes and the eyes bursting out of the :.u preat c°08'der it a typhoidiai cholera, and others, Tnnarv T #,0n» believe it to be a disease brought into nuantitv of 1Vy ,ast through the illicit importation of a Pertain it i °L m the cn»»t of Africa by a fishing vessel, iolcneag nr«'* ever since that period there bas been morta qtimmer increasing there, until the full heat of Smuphi'it t wattl attention and other causes, bas f ° 'ttne. Our alarm, as you may well suppose, is very great hitherto, ihank God, our island continues free •aD<^ e*e,y precaution is taken 'o prevent in Vk nCa,,a,» ««ept through the quarantine vessels e p oy by Government to bring over tbe weekly report, but it is known t0 Him alone how fat theie measures may serve to protect us,"

NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.—TUESDAY. The quarterly meeting of this body was held on Tuesday, in the Town Hall, and not in the Council Chamber, the fol- lowing gentlemen being present:—Joseph Latch, Esq., in the chair, and Messrs. William Evans, T.F. Lewis, James Davies, E. V, Jenkins, S. Iggulden, W. Townsend, D. Harrhy, Thos. Turner, J. N. Knapp, H. J. Davis, R. Mullock, and T. Llewellin. Sboitly after the commencement of business, Mr. Webb, the Mayor, came into tbe hall, and Mr. Latch immediately resigned the chairmanship. The Town-clerk read the minutes of the Watch Committee meetings held during the past quarter, in which appeared a re- port of an investigation respecting certain charges alleged against Mr. Alderman Townsend, for interfering with P.C. Miles in the discharge of his duty, being intoxicated, &c. Tbe com- mittee adopted a resolution fully exculpating Mr. Townsend from the charge of intoxication, but confirming as proved that of interfering with the police. That gentleman, however, feeling warmly on the subject, and believing any member of the Cor- poration justified in desiring a policeman to do his duty, when he saw that duty neglecied, expressed himself in such strong terms on tbe Bubject, that be was dented by the Mayor not to exceed the boundi of propriety either in the conduct he might exhibit, or the language he might employ. Mr. E. V. Jenkins moved, n 4 Mr. T. F. Lewis seconded, that that part of the Watch Committee's minutes referring to Mr.Towosend, should be expunged; but on the motion of Mr. Henry John Davis, seconded by Mr, Knapp. the reports were adopted in their entirety, by a majority of six, two councillors declining to vote. A very angry dispute, accompanied by somewhat unseemly exhibitions of feeling was then got rid of. Mr. Iggulden took occasion to complain of the omission in the Merlin, of h,, a motion and remarks at the last meeting of the Board of Health, at which there was not the slightest accom- modation excepting a vacant chsir, for the tepresentativesof the press. The observations in question were understood to refer to the saving of public money, in respect to suggested alterations in the Hall buildings, and greater accommodation for the public in the Police-court. On reference, however, to the minutes 01 the mceliog, we find that no molion 1 was made by the wor- thy councillor on the occasion alluded to merely a general cooversation across the table, upon the subject, which arose in- cidentally without a proposition, and concluded without a re- solution, having taken place. [In regard to the metting of to day, however, it may be remarked, that the Board should not be interrupted in the dis- cu.sion of one question, by the introduction of another, as is too frequently tbe rase; and the sui jeels discussed would be more reportable, and better understood by all, if on!y one gendemiln spoke at a time.] -1 The reports of the financial Committee end the Board of Health meetings, after a brief discussion, were adopted and confirmed. I The Town Clerk then introduced the subject of the following memorial, and on the motion of'Mr. Llewellin, the Corporation Seal was affixed to the document, for transmission to the Loru Chancellor:— To Thomas Lord Truro, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain The Memorial of the undersigned. Mayor, Bankers, Merchants, and other inhabitants of the borough of Newport, in tbt county of Monmoulh, Sheweth,—That your memorialiats have bten informed that i i. intended tr make certain alterations ir, the sittings of Ih, Bristol D strict Court of Bankruptcy, whereby courts are to be held on the western side of the Bristol Channel for the transac- iion of certain of the business 01 the court, in orter to avoid the great expense and loss of time caused by the present arrange- ment, whereby all persons having business in the said court, and residing on the WeI.h side of the Channel, are now required I,, attend at Bristol. That Newport is a port of great and increasing importance, situate on the rivtfr Usk, and both in the river and in the float- ing dock, which has been ccnstructcd within the last nine years, affording accommodation fur Ibe largest class of vessels; that it is the outiet for an important mineral disirict, in which large surr.s have been invested in iron, coal, and other works, and the population of which district has increased in a ratio equalled by few, if any, ports of the country. That ihe population of Newport, whlcb in 1801 was less than 1500, and in 1831 scarcely exceedeJ 7000, has now reached to obout 20,000, and is fast increasing that within the last nine years the Corporation of Newport have erected a Council-house ri.ost eligibly adapted for the transaction of magisterial and other public busintss. That Newport is now, by me4na of the Sou'h Wales Railway, closely connected with Swansea and the intermediate district of coun'ry that the Monmouthshire Rail- way and Canal Company's Railrofcd affords an easy access from the neighbourhood of Tredegar, Blaina, Ebbw Vale, and the neighbouring iron and eoal districts. The railway of the same company, which will shortly be completed to Pontypool, will bring another extensive and populous district into immediate contiguity to the town, and the same will be sboitly further extended by the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Railway. which is intended to be proceeded with forthwith, and railway communication will also be opened with Gloucester in the course of next moath, with the exception of a break in the neighbour- hood of Chepstow; and if the officers of the Bristol District Court of Bankruptcy are required to attend on the western side of the Channel, no more convenient place can be fixed upon, being within two hours' distaoce of Bristol, to which the steam- packets ply daily. And humbly pray you will direct sittings of the court to be held in our borough. And your memorialises will ever pray, &c. After a short debate, in which Mr. H. J. Davis condemned proceeding in the matter as recommended, until a previous negotiation was completed, Mr. Llewellin moved, Mr. E. V. Jenkins seconded, and it was resolved That the Town Clerk be directed to apply to the solicitor or solicitors of the Duke of Beaufort, to learn whether a portion of St. Julian's Farm, occupying a space of about twenty acres, lying about a certain barn on the eastern side of the Carleon turnpike road, reaching towards the brook leading from Lianecha, would be disposed of for a public cemetery, and at what price." The question of the bye-laws for The regulation of lodging. houses and slaughter-houses (a copy of which had been fur- nished to each member,) was adjourned to the meeting of the Board of Health oo Tuesday next. Mr. Williams, surveyor, then presented his report for the past quarter, which read as follows :— REPORT OF SURVEYOR. To the Mayor and Members of the Local Board of Health. Genilemen,-Since the last general meeting of the Council, I have been actively engaged as before, but am still greatly retarded by the want ol proper offices for transacting business. The following and other improvements have been made, with a strict regard to economy, at the cost of the town :— PAVEMENT. The pavement on south side of Charles-street and of Cross- street, the crossing and pavement near Sir Charles Morgan's statue, and the pavements near 109, Stow-hill, have been re- laid, widened, and improved, and in Cross-street atone from the brack Rock quarries, Clifton, have been used for curbs, on account of their cheapness aod durability. ROADS REPAIRED. Part of Dock-road, Banes Well-road, the Parish-road near Belle Vue, &c., have t een repaired to a small extent. The Dock-road, never having been property metalled or drained, is still in a bad state. FOOTPATHS. New footpaths have been foimed and old ones repaired (with materials obtained as belore for the cost of labour) in Dock. road, Stow hill, Clifion-place, Bao.8 Well-road, Cross Keys- lane, Queen-street, &c., also in the fields betweeo St. Woollos Church and Cardiff-ioad, where the footpath h been improved thrnuohout, and convenient wickets have been placed at each end 10 supersede troublesome stiles. PROJECTIONS REMOVED. Some steps which lately projected IOto the carriage-way on Stow hill have been removed further back, and the iron scrapers which endangered foot passengers near the bottom of the hill, have been set in the wall. NEW WATER CART. An additional water cart with iron body has been purchased by order of the Board, and is found to answer well. SEWER TRAPS. Several more of the new iron ejects ave been pui down with advantage in different parts of the town. NAMES OF STREETS AND NUMBERS OF HOUSES. For street letter DG I have tried painted zioc plates, and shall probably use them extensively. The numbering of houses has been commenced, and I am now examining the state of the Dumbertog generally throughout The Iowa. SHUTES TO HOUSES. In accordance with your duections, J ani serving notices on parties to put up shutes to the buildings adjotning streets and roads. TREDEGAR WHARF COMPANY S PROPERTY, The Trede^r Whsrf Company are proceedng with improve. rneots in the neighbourhood of Pdlgwenlly, and Mr. Homfrav. at my solicitation, has freely const-nte to make Lewis street and future streets on the comply s property forty leet wide. LLANAHTH ESTATE- Mr. Lvne, is improviog the Llanarth Estate generally, and especially Canal-parade and the roads near the Commeicial Inn, bis application to have certain roads on the estate made public highways has not been answered by the Board. PENTOKVILLE WELL. Mr. Justice has, for Sir Charles Morgan, made a great im- provement at the PentonviHe Wet! by liberally building a sub. stantial wall, and putting up a commodious flight of steps, with a neat iron gate for thp convenience of the public. SCAVENGING. r The contract for scavenging the town will expire on the 9ih of this month, and i« be necessary to make some temporary airaogement for «he performance of the work until the proposed new contract is eotere into, R BANES WELL PUMP. I have examined the state of the Banes Well Pump and Reservoir, having been directed to do so, and beg to report that the pump works well at present, and the supply of water is sufficient, if not abused. The pump and building over the well are certainly not ornamental. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your very obedient servant, Town Hall, Newport, ALFRED WILLIAMS. 5tli August, 1851. Mr. H. J. Davia moved. Mr. Koapp seconded, that hat pegs and floor matting be procured for the new Council Chamber, the Mayor observing, on Mr. E. V. Jenkins recommending a saving of a portion of the matting, that it was better to cover The flooring entirely with it, as it would not only assist to pievent the sound of footsteps, but also deaden the sound of vociferous speeches.—(Laughter.) The Surveyor's Report was here received and confirmed. The Town Clerk then read a letter from the chief clerk of the Canal Company, declining all further negotiation for that portion of the Marshes required for the Newport 8Qd Ponty- pool Railway, as Immediate possession could not be obtained. General observations were made (Mr. Mullock having left the room) on Mr. Mullock s refusal to give up possession, unless be received £ 50 oompentaiion ftom the compuny,—a refusal which has delayed, it was said, the progress of further rail- way operations till next year, and which would be the means of keeping the burgesses out of a vety excellent rental for the land. Mr. Henry John Davis, on ascertaining that Mr. Mullock used the clay of the land in questiou, said the burgesses had only power to let the surface; and he therefore moved and, Mr. Llewellin seconded, and it was resolvedThat Mr. Mullock have notice not to take any more clay from the Marshes, or otherwise to interfere with the soil thereof." Mr. E. V. Jenkins vindicated Mr. Mullock's policy, on the ground that that gentleman had on one occasion been paid but f5, when he deserved a far larger sum, as com- pensation, for land, &c., relinquished by him for their purposes. The subjeet then dropped; and after a conversation re- specting the letting of the scavenging work of the town, which it was deemed advisable not to decide upon. until Mr. Homfray would attend, with respect to the Tredegar Wharf property, the Council separated.

EXTRAORDINARY OCCURRENCE.—On Friday last atplymouth, a most remarkable event, connected with the accidental death of a fisherman named Brat, served to create consider- able consternation and excitement down at the quay. De- ceased was the master of a trawling sloop, and on the day in question was out in his vessel fishing, when he fell over- board and was drowned. About four hours afierwards his son, who was mate of another trawler, and who had not heard of the accident, was hawling up his trawl, which ap- peared unusually heavy. After some difficulty, however, the trawl was hove on to the vessel, and within it was discovered, to the consternation and dismay of all parties on board, the body of the mate s lather. UTILITY OF THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—On Saturday last, a striking incident occurred illustrative of the superiority ot the electric telegraph over the semaphore system, which heretofore formed lhe sole means of communication between e ersey and Holyhead. Shortly before five o'clock, about 4. 45 P.M., the Royal [Vlail steam-ship Africa, whose arrival was anxiously ex- pected, arrived off the Head; and in ten minutes, although the Electric Telegraph officers' quarters at Holyhead, are far r from the mountain whereon the seiflaPhore stands, ana no situation to en able them to observe ships for themselves, tne an- nouncement was posted in the Exchange news-room, in Liver. pool; having traversed a eircuiious route tiiA Chester and Crewe. Some time elapsed ere the marine telegraph despatched its re- port to the rooms. Several instances have also recently occurred in which, whilst the marine telegraph has been rendered value- less by fogs and mists, &c., the electric wires have kept the frequenters of the'Change au coura"t o. nautical points,—iA9Cf~ pool Albion,

MAGISTRATES' OFFICE, HIGH-ST., NEWPORT. SATURDAY. Magistrates present-The Rev. T. Pope and J. Russell, Esq. CUTTING UNDERWOOD. Philip Pfitchard, Edward Wise, and John Evans, were charged with cutting underwood, the property of SirC Moreno Bart., of the value of 4s.-Charies Edwards, who was very deaf, said be was the woodward of Sir C. Morgan, and looked after the woods in Rogiett. About half-past two last Tuesday he saw a waggon and horses, with a saddle horse standing near, in the short cut of the Slade's Wood and on the right hand side, he saw two men coming out of the wood, with a burden of sticks on the back of each. They put the sticks in the farmer's waggon. Pritchard was the farmer, and he was sure one of the men was one of the two men at the bar. He found four bundles in the waggon and then, on examining the wood, saw that they had been cutting in two places. He then told Pritchard, who was standing by the waggon, that he must answer to Mr. Jus- tice, for cutting down Sir Charles's wood.—Mr. R. K. Jones explained that Mr. Pritchard had bought some wood of a Mr. Hewitson, who was the purchaser ot a portion of the Slade's Wood, and while there with his waggon, he went to a part where he had no right, and his men took wood which was not his pro- perty.-Wise said the bundles were cut before they had seen them and he acknowledged having taken one away.—Mr.Pope said this was a woise offence than cutting down the wood. To carry away a bundle of wood, when severed, rendered the person doing so, liable to transportation.—Wise said he had got the s'icks for his own use, and not for Mr. Pritchard's, Severely admonished, and Pritchard was ordered to pay 4. damage, and 7t. 6d. costs each. THE RISCA CONSTABLE. William Johnstone, of Risca, was charged with neglecting his duty as a constable, by delivering a warrant to Thomas Duffield, instead of apprehending him on the warrant —John- stone said he thought it was a summons,and though he had been three years in office, he had never served a warrant, nor had on, ever come under his notice. He had not looked at more than the mere name. He was very sorry he had been so stupidly ignorant. —Cautioned never to show respect to persons, in the peiformance of his duties, as it might be thought be had done in ibis case, and discharged on paying the fees. SUSPICIOUS CASE. William Waters, who h.d ihe appearance of a navigator, was brought up in connection with a robbery of a pair of boots, the property of William Orlidge, who keeps the Birley Mow beer. house, Alteryn, be having told various parties that he knew who stole the hoots, and where they were.—Prisoner, who seemed a stupid fellow, said he must have been drunk when he said it if hesaid it at all.-Bound over in £10 to appear a fortnight hence, to answer any charge which might be then preferred against him.

TOWN HALL, NE W PORT —MONDAY. Magistrates present-William C. Webb, (mayor,) and William Brewer, Esqrs. DESERTION FROM HOME —CAUGHT AT LAST. John Carlin waa charged with leaving his wile and family chargeable to the city of Londonderry, in Ireland.-The appre- hension of the prisoner is somewhat remarkable, he having absconded from Londonderry about seven years ago, leaving his wife and family in a destitute condition. The authorities insti- tuted search for the prisoner, and ascertained he had proceeded to America. Further intelligence, however, was not received ol bim, until about three weeks back, when he was seen in Liver- pool. An officer was thm despatched hut he returned unsuc- cessful. Infnrmation was tent to the different ports, with a description of Carlin and he was apprehended on Saturday last, by Supt. English, on board the Genera! Berry, an American brig; and was remanded this day until an officer came from Ireland o take hi- back. Wm. Taylor, William Diiscoll, Thomas Hale, and Richard Holden, were summoned for exhibiting an indecent figure, with intent to insult Priscilla Smith, the daughter of a respectable potter residing in Dolphin-street.— I he charge, as against Wm. Taylor, was dismissed, and the other prisoners were fined 2s 6d, and 8s 6d costs each, or fourteen days' imprisonment. John Daniel was charged with assaulting "Jenoy Lind," a buxom young lass, residing at Pillgwenlly.-Each to pay costs. There were several other ca'el investigated, but they were chiefly of the drunken and disorderly clefs. WEDNESDAY. Magistrates present—William C. Webb, (mayor,) and Thomas Hughes, Esqrs. THE AUSTRIAN WAR. An extraordinary spectacle was this morning presented in Court. wenty-one Austrian and Italian seamen, presenting almost every of the human contenance, from Ihe pale and sick y hue, wh.ske.less.^oustacheUss, and effeminate, to the hardy, ronze uge-whtskereda ferociously.moustached, and savage-looking -»e placed at the bar, charged with wounding two Italian and two Austrian seamen, at the Newport Dock, on Monday night last. We do not attempt to g,»e the unpro- nounceable names of either party; but may state that the prisoners are portions of two crews of Austrian and two Italian ships in the dock and the wounded men, part of the crews 01 the same ships. The feud was said to have aiisen from the late national events between the countries of the several pBrties.- Mr. Dominico Bordessa, ship-broker, appeared as the agent, #Dd on behalf of the commanders of the Italian ships j and'Mr. Stonehouse, consulate agent, on behalf of the Austrian com- manders. As one of the wounded men was in so critical a condi. tion, the case was remanded, as against Stoicovitch, until Monday next. The case excited considerable interest, and the court was crowded. The first charged was Cesare Dillmore, accused of stabbing John Stoicovitch in the abdomen. Mr. English deposed Oo Monday night last, in an affray between the Austrians and the Romans, on the Pill road, the prisoner Cesare Dillmoro was alleged to have stabbed John Stoicovitch. The wounded man identified the prisoner as the person who stabbed him. Dr.Stack proved that the wounded man, John Stoicovitch, was in a dangerous condition, and it conld not now be stated when, or whether he could at all, appear in court. Mr. Capella, shopkeeper, interpreted the charge and evidence for the prisoner. The twenty other prisoners were then charged with the general assault, the nature of which was interpreted by Mr. Capella. Mr. J. N. Koapp, American consul, sworn On Monday night, at ten o'clock, I was riding down Pill-road, aod suddenly got into tbe midst of a general melee, in which about fifty foreign sailors were engaged hand to hand. Several were knocked down but I saw no knives. I cannot identify any of the pri- soners as being in the fray, as they were not a second in one place, but shifting about. I was there to the end. Mr. Eoglish sworn On Monday night, on information re- ceived by me from the Rev. Mr. Baxter, I went to a riot at Pill. When I arrived, it was over; but three men were pointed out to me, as having been in the fight. They ran away. I followed one, and captured him. I found the sheath of a knife inside his shirt, and was told he had thrown the knife aWlY. 1 subsequently took all the other prisoners, and found that four others were stabbed—one dangerously. This evidence being interpreted by Mr. Capella. the prisoner first spoken of by Mr. Eogluli, said his knife had been left on board. He was not in the row, he said, and was far away from it when it o curred. P.C. Proberis, sworn I was at the fight a few minutes after it began. I saw the Austriaos go down by the King's Arms in a body. They presently met the Romans coming up 10 a body. When they met first they appeared to be quarrelsome, I got betwixt them, drew my cutlass, and kept them apart for a few minutes; but as they could not understand what I said, they did not regard me much, but flew at each other, and a general assault commenced. I identify all the Romans at the bar, as having been in the not; and believe the chief part of the Austrians at the bar were there also. I saw some knives used, and something wrapped like stones in a handkerchief, was drawn from their bosoms, which they used but I cannot identify the particular men who used either knives or siones. Ooe of the Italian prisoners said it was his party who were going down the road, and the Austrians who drew knives; and Ihat when the bla,les were brandished, the Italians fled. Benjamin Cook, constable, proved seeing the man upon whom Mr. English found the knife-sheatb, throw away the knife. Witness picked it up, and now produced it. It looked like a long, keen, butchers' blade. Sarah Connell identified one of the Italians, as one whom she had seen near the party, tying a stone in a handkerchief after doing which he immediatety ran away. She saw several knites drawn, but could not say who used them. The prisoner alluded in, snid he saw a knife drawn hy one of 'he Avstrians, who was rushing at him and he then took up a stone, but ran off immediately. William Richards said he saw the prisoner who had thrown away the knife, struggling with a man on the ground, Had seen him in the row previously, with a large knife, like a butcher's knife. One of the wounded men, a Roman, proved (his evidence being interpreted by Mr. Capella) that his party were going down the road singing to the music of an accordian. and met the Austrians, who stopped them. The Romans asked them what they wanted and the reply was, We want to give you a good thrashing." (Laughter.) Then some of the Roman party said they had better go on board but an Austrian at that moment striking a blow on a Roman's face, the row became general, and one of the Austrians drew a stiletto, and stabbed him (witness). He would s vear all the Austrians at the bar were present in the row, and several drew knives, and one or two pistols. Witness said there had been a collision betwixt them on the previous day, and the Austrians, on that occasion, said if the Romans came ashore oext evening, they would give it them." The two prisoners who were proved to have, the one a knife, and the other a stiletto, which they used, were convicted in the penalty of 40i eacb, including costs, or a month's hard labour. The money was paid by the captains of the different crews. Two or three other cases, but all of a trifling character, and in which the parties were discharged, the complainants not appear- ing, were also disposed of. Thomas Jones was charged by Mr. Salter, relieving officer, with desertiog his wife aod child, and leaving them chargeable to the Union. The prisoner was represented as a bad fellow, and was complained of by Mr. Salter very much, with regard to the conduct shown by him to bis wife and child. The case was ultimately arranged between Mr. Salter and the defendant.

BEDWELTY.—MAGISTRATES' MEETING. ROCK IsN, JULY 23. Magistrates present—The Rev. Edmund Leigh, Blackivood; aod Richard Fothergill, Esq., Tredegar. CHARGE OF TRESPASS--RIGIIT OF WAY. Margaret Evans, the daughter of Mr. David Evans, black. smith, of Poniaberpengam, was charged with trespassing on the property of Lewis Thomas, coal mastei, and trampling and de- stroying ceitain vetches growing in an enclosed field, his property. Mr. Roberts, of Tredegar, appeared for complainant; and Mr. J. G. H. Owen for defendant. Mr. Thomas, complainant, examined by Mr. Roberts, claled that he saw the defendant walking through his field on 25th of June, and treading on his vetches. He believed she had done damage to the amount of 6d. There was no path that way. On being about to cross-examine witness, Mr. Owen said to Mr. Waters, the magistrates' clerk Will you take down the cro £ s-examination 1 as my defence is, that the Magistrates will have no jurisdiction and 1 mean to raise that question. Mr. Waters: I shall do as I please about that; I don't know that I shall take down all the stuff and nonsense that you ask. Mr. Owen: Oh; very well; then I must take it myself (laying hold of a piece of Mr. Waters paper). Mr. Waters Don't take my paper, Mr. Owen bling paper for yourself. Complainant wasthen cross-exsmined by Mr. Owen, and said I will swear that there b»a not JjeeP B Pa'b across ihat field for twenty years. I enclosed the field ast winter. Defendant's father has taken the liberty of going across it for f|le |#g| ejeveD years. The field waa part of a wood before it Wag inclosed. I met David Evans in the field oo t u y, and told him he had no right that way. He said he would go that way until stopped by law. I told him I would bring it before the Magisirates, to see whether he had a right or not; and that i. the reason I I have summoned the defendant. Mr. Owen then said the Magistrates ("taking op one of Mr. Waters' books): I nee no e you that there is a proviso in the Act of Parliament, which ousts the jurisdiction of Magis- trates, where there is a claim of light; and I submit to you, respectfully, that upon Mr. Thomas s own showing, your juris- diction is ousted. Mr. Waters: Doo't take my books, Mr. Owen; but bring books of your own. Mr. Owen Ob, very well. Mr. Fothergill, to Mr. Thomas Was the girl on the pathway which they claim; or had she diverged ? Mr. Thomas: She had diverged. Mary Bailey was tbeo called, who said I saw defendant get over the rails, out of the field where t e vetches were—that's all Cross-examined by Mr- Owen I remember a footpath across the field, and have used it before it was eoc osed, aod when it was an open field. I have never been that way aince it was enclosed last winter. I have seen many people go that way. Mr. Owen again repealed to the Magistrates Can you carry tills case further t Is there not sufficient 10 oust your juris- diction 1 Mr. Waters It must not be a colourable claim-it must be a bona fide claim. Mr. Owen If this is not a fair claim, then I never heard j"mdic"od 1 unhe8iutlDg'y ,ay« ,he Magistrates have no Mr. Fothergill: I should like to hear the evidence for the defence. i Mr. Owen then called a witness, who proved that he knew the field. and that there bad been a path aciose it foi twenty-one years, r This witness was cross-examined by Mr. Roberts, and said he could remember another: pathway through the same field the path lately used was instead of that one, which he knew to have been used for a long time. Mr. Fothergill and Mr. Leigh rose te retire whereupon Mr. Owen said 1 think there has been sufficient said now, to oust your jurisdiction, gentlemen; but should you not think so I have further evidence to call, before you decide. The Magistrates then retired, and returned into court in about ten minutes. Mr. Fothergill then said: This is a trifling case, and I know there was a path across the field; but the girl has diverged; and we fine her sixpence and the costs. rvi r. Owen What, sir I have you decided without hearing my witnesses ? I have additional evidence to give. Mr. Fothergill: You may call them now, but it won't alter my decision. I know the field, and the girl has diverged. Mr. Owen: But is not the path stopped up; and are not vetches across the path ? Mr. Fothergill: Well; two wrongs won't make a right. Mr. Leigh: Our time has been sufficiently occupied with this trumpery case. Mr. Owen: However trumpery it may appear to you, sir, it is of consequence to this poor girl: and I shall call my other witness, although you say it shall make no difference in your decision. David Evans was then called by Mr. Owen, and said: I am father of the defendant. I hold a piece of land under lease of Sir Charles Morgan-about forty perches, near the field on which my daughter is said to have trespassed. This field was formerly a wood; there was no fence about it, either top or bottom, until last winter, when it was grubbed up and enclosed by Mr. Thomas's men. There was a path along the hedge from the end of my house to the tram-road. I have travelled the path since it was enclosed, and before. I met Mr. Thomas in the field on the 16th July last, when he told me I had no right to come that way. I said 1 had a right that way, and that I would use the path until stopped by law. Mr. Thomas then said he would summons me before the Magistrates. I have used the path ever since .have lived there.6 The vetches are planted across the old path, which is ploughed up. The neigh- bours travelled that way seven years ago. The rollers who used to go that way to work, wheeled ashes on it where it was wet. I told my girl to go that way. I did not see her ia the field on the day in question. She could not walk on the old path with- out treading on the vetches, which are planted across it. Alter a cross-examination by Mr. Roberts, in which nothing was elicited to alter the fact that there had been a path that way, the Magistrates delivered their original decision, and fined the defendant 6d. and the costs, amounting to El 3s. 6d or fourteen days imprisonment. Mr. Owen 1 recommend the defendant's father not to pay. Mr. Fothergill: I recommend him to pay it, and to go with Mr. Thomas to Sir Charles Morgan, and have the question of the pathway set right. David Evans, father of defendant, said: I don't like to have my little girl frightened by going to gaol; I will pay the momey; but I think it very hard, atter using the path so long. Mr. Owen then paid the money, under protest that the Magis- trates' jurisdiction was ousted; and there the matter ended for the present; Mr. Owen observing that he would send the particulars of the case to the Secretary of State.

WESTERN VALLEYS RAILWAY. UP TRAINS l^"u ls^u,u DOWN TRAIN i1^1^ WEEK. DAYS. (^3rd WEEK DAYS 3rdl 3fd Class Class |Class.| Class STARTING FROM A.M. P.M. STARTING FROM A.M. I P.M. Newport 9 30 5 30 Blaina 7 0 3 0 Rhymney Junctn. 9 45 5 45 Abertillery.. 7 15 3 15 i Risca TO 3 6 3 Aberbeeg June. 7 24 3 24 FromEbuwVale Abercarne 10 22 6 22 Crumlin 7 42 3 42 Newbridge. 10 28 6 28 Newbridge 7 47 3 47 Crumlin 10 33 6 33 Aberearne 7 62 3 52 Aberbeeg Junctn. JO 51 6 51 ttisca,. 8 12 4 12 FOR EBBW VALE. Abertillery 11 0 7 0 Rhymney June. 8 30 4 30 Blaina 11 15 7 15 Newport 8 45 4 45 SUNDAY TRAINS. From Newport, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd c'ass, 10 A.M., and 7.30 P.M., and from Blaina, 7.30 A.M., and5 P.M. SOUTH WALES RAILWAY TIME. DOWN TRAILNS. WEEK DA YS. SUNDAYS. Mail, 1 & ] t 2 & Mail 1 & III & 2 STARTING FROM 1 & 2 and 1 & 2 I & 2 3rd 1 & 2 and and class, parly. class, class. clas s class. 3d cl.iparly. P.M. A.M.] A.M. p M. Paddington 8.55 — — 9.50 10 15 8.55 — — A.M. A.M. NOON P.M. P.M. A.M. A.M. P.M. Chepstow 4.45 7.15 12. 0 4.30 7.30 4.45 [Q. 0 7. 0 Portskewet — 7.25 12.10 4.38 7.40 — 10 10 7.10 Newport 5.20 7.55 12.40 5. 5, 8.10 5.20 10.40 7.40 Alarshheld — 8.9 12.55 5.15 8.25 10.54 7,54 Cardiff 5.45 8.23 1-1" 5.25 8.38 5.45 11. 8 8. 8 Ely for Llandaff — 8.30 1.17 5.30 8.45 — n.15 8.15 Llantrissant for) Q ? „ fi0 l 38 5.44 9.3 6- 7 11.35 8.35 Cowbndge-.j „ Pencoed — 9. 5 1-49 9.15 —- 11.50 8.60 Bridgend 6.35 9.20 2. 0 6. 0 9 23 6.35 12. 5 9. 5 Pyle — 9.40 2.20 6.20 9.43 — 12.25 9.25 l'ort Talbot 7.0 9.55 2.30 6.34 9.56 7.0 12.38 9.38 Brit ton Ferry — 10. 5 2.38 10 4 — 12.49 9.49 Neath 7.15 10.15 2.45 6.44 10 12 7.15 1.0 10.0 Ticket Platform) m •* at Landore..J Swansea 7.4510.45 3.15 7.1510.45 7.45 1.30 1030 UP TRAINS. 1 2 & | Mail, t & 2 1 z & Mail, l & j STARTING FROM 3,d ( &2 1 & 21 & 2 and 3rd I & 2 and class. class class, class, parly. ctass. class, parly m a A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. p.M> Swansea 7> 0 l0 0 1. 0 5.IS 0 l0- 0 5.15 7. o 1 lcket Platform i at L-tudore. Neath p 7.30 10.20 1.25 5.35 7-25 10.30 5.35 7.30 Britton Ferry 7.37 10.27 1.32-7.32 10.37-7.37 Port Talbot 7.47 3g l 40 5 47 7 40 10.47 5.47 7.47 {ft *••• 8' 7 10-50 L55 7.55 11.3 — 8.3 Bridgend e.27 11.3 2.8 6.17 8 8 11.18 6.17 8.i8 Pencoed 8.37 2 2o g.20 11.28 — 8 2P Llantrissant, (or 1 „ • Cow bridge j 8.52 11.25 2.38 6.45 8.38 ^11*45 6.45 8.45 Ely for LlaDdaff 9.12 11.38 -2.56-8.56 12. 5 -9 Cardiff 9.25 11.45 3. 2 7. 7 9. 2 12.15 7. 7 9 Marshfield 9.40 — 3.20 — 9.20 12.33 — 9 „ Newport 9 55 12.10 3.36 7.32 9.36 12.48 7.32 9'^ Portskewet 10.19 12.36 4. 4 8. 5 10. 4 1.15 8. 5 10 ,2 Cliepstow(ariival) 10.30 12.45 4.15 8.15 10.15 1.30 8.15 lO'i^ P.M P.M. A.M. A.M. Paddington 5,20 8.15 — 4.15 — — 4.15 TAFF VALE RAILWAY TIME; UP TRAINS. WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS | STATIONS. 1 2 3 4 1 2 S H.M. H.M H M. H.M H. M. H.M. S1 A.M. A M. P M. P.M. A.M. P M. Jardiff Docks 8 4S 1 15 5 30 8 45 3 45 14 Jardiff o 9 0 1 3015 45 9 0 40 4? Llandaff 9 10 1 9" IT 4 11 61 Pentyrch p 9 18 1 48 6 3 9 19 4 19 8 Taff's Well gS 9 24 I 54 6 9 9 25 4 25 12 Treforest £ "2 9 38 2 8 6 53 9 39 4 39 13 Newbridge "Js 9 43 2 13 6 28 9 4o 4 45 16i Aberdare Junction £ < 9 54 2 24 6 3S 9 56 4 56 J7i Incline Top 2 10 4 2 34 6 49 !0 606 22i I'roedyrhiew 10 2! 2 51 7 6 10 26 5 26 24- .Ylerthyr 10 30 3 0 7 15 10 35 5 35 ABERDARE BRANCH. lfii Aberdare Junction 8 20 10 0 2 30 6 45 10 0 5 0 20s .Mountain Ash. 8 34 10 14 2 44 6 59 10 16 5 16 22j Aberaman S 42 10 22 l 52 7 7 10 25 5 25 22'i Freaman 8 46 10 26 2 56 7 11 lo 29 5 29 231 aberdare 8 50 10 30 3 0 15 10 3-5 5 35 24-| Mill Street 9 4 10 40 3 10 7 25 1Q 45 |5 45 DOWN TRAINS! WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS S STATIONS. 1 2 4 1 2 g H.M H.M- H. M. H.M. H, M. H. M. — A M. A.M. p M A M. P.M. Uerthyr 7 45 1 15 5 2.5 9 10 4 10 21 Troedyrhiew 7 53|o ] 24 0 33 9 19 4 19 71 Incline Top 1 si c 8 Aberdare Junction 1?!^ ti o o o 9 49 4 49 Hi Newbridge 8 28|- 2 8 10 0 5 0 12l Treforest 15 £ 9 91 « « 164 1'aff'B Well S £ ? IS 2 27 r lo 10 20 5 20 18 Pentyrch 2 51 « 10 2G 5 26 20 Llandaff 9 0 | 35 6 40 10 34 5 34 23* Cardiff f g « 50 10 45 5 45 24^ Cardiff Docks _5 7_J) 10 55 5 55 ABERDARE BRANCH. 16} Mill Street •' I a Ji W) K I n5 8 55 3 55 15* Aberdare 7 40 9 20 1 5 5 20 9 10 4 lu 14* Treaman glj g } £ 24 9 15 4 15 13| Aberaman ofi 1 o, ^8 9 19 4 19 12 Mountain Ash.. •••• 7 36 9 28 4 28 8 \berdare Junction 10|9 4o 5 50 9 43 4 43 GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY TIME. DOW* | SUNDAY- f < MailJlst 4«Sti-||^Uan.|l9t2djBrsto Starting from & 4 2nd & 3rd 2nd 1st & 2;& 3rd? 1 & 2 <Class.jClass.;Class jClass.c2d Cl.^ciass.'Class.| Paddington •• j 58. oj Swindon •• •• L15{ 1. 0 Bath 9.15 2-32 Jl-20> 2. 5< 2.1°^ 2.58 o • t i ( arrival j j 9.45j 3.23j 11.50? 12.25? 2.40; 3.45; Bristol [departur 7.50?10. 0? 5.20; 12.30: 3. o 6.50 7.50 Biidgwater | 9.10U1. 6i 7. 8 s 1.15^ 4.17- 8.285 9.10 Exeter, arrival |10.40jl2.45| 9. 0j •• | 2.30j 5.50;10.20|l0.40 ONLY. DOWK TRAINS—NOON AND AFTERNOON. SUNDAYR Starting frnm !lst &ilst &UxPrjl3t &jlst & Mailjlst St\ Mail. starting trom Und 2nd 1st & 2nd 2nd 1st 2nd >lst & ?Class.(Class.<2d Cl.iClass.|Class.|2d Cljclass.j2d CI. Paddington .sl2.30( 2.45; 4.50| 5.3oj j 8.55; 2. Oj 8.55 Swindon 3.25 5.55c 6.35 8.40s Sll.50; 5.10SU.50 Bath 4.15 6.52| 7.13; 9.40 12.50^ 6.13! 12.50 Bristol J arrwal 4,40i 7'20' 7.35UO. 0j I 1.25i j 1.15 (departur] 5.20j 7-50| 7.50 j 1.55$6.5oj 1.25 Bridgwater i 7. 8< 9.2 9.2 2.35^ 8.28; 2.35 Exeter,arrival ..5 9. 0|10.30< 10.30? 4. 5U0.20 4. 5 I [ I } [ I S UP TRAINS-MORNING. SUNDAYS S ONLY. '< j i » r <( Startinc froro>'st & l8t &iE*pr. Mail.ilst 2d<Ist &<Ist Ailst 2d 1st & stalling irom 2nd j 2nd ]st & & 2 & 3rd^ 2nd 2nd & 3rd 2nd jClas8.jCla8S.j2d CI.jdass.(Class.jClass.(Class.jClass.jciass. Exeter. ..I < j 6.20j 7.50; 9.45 6.30S Bridgwater. ( 8 12 9.23!ll 15; 8.12 r- i Urv\ | 9.30; 10.35512 30j 9.301 onsioi dep\ 7. 0 8.10; 8.35 10.50 10.45=12 40 10. 0 7.30 Bath i 7.30 8.27^' 9. 0 11,40 11. 8 1 4?10.40 8. 0 Swindon | 9.28;I0.23 1.20 12.27s 2 24 12.30 Padngtn.,ar.| j jll.lOj l.ioj 6.55| 3. Oj 5 Oj 5. oj ">v.vv, up TRAINS-NOON AtD AFTERNOON. j SUNDAYS ONLY. Starting from &|lst &>MailJlst &j 1st &j Mail btarung & 2 2nd 2nd 2nd & 2 and 2nd > & 2 <cia9s^ciass.<ciass.{ciass^ciass.sciass.|cia8s.jciass. Exeter.. 12.4oj 2.40'j 5.451 9 0 2.40 j 9. 0 Bridgwater 1 45 4.10J 7.15^10.30 4.10! 10.30 „ ..(arrival 2.35 5.20 8.30i 11.40 5.20? (11.40 Bristol [departur 2.39 3.30 5 35 11.50 5.30 8.45 11.50 Bath 2.55 3.53 6. 0> 12.10 5 55 9.15 12.10 Swindon I 3.55 5.10 7.23 1.25? 7.10s 1.25 Paddington, aririj 5.25| 8.20 jl0.15| j 4.)5jl0.10| | 4.15 BRISTOL, BIRMINGHAM, &c.-TIME. UP-TRAINS. SUNDAYS. r&~FF&2 1& 2 1 2& 1 &2 1 2& 1 2& 1 & 2 STATIONS, class class olassj 3rd class 3rd 3rd clas exprs govni mail, class elas, mail ..d mom morn at ter aftei after more after after Bristol 8: 0 11: 0 3:15] 5: 0 7: 5 6:45 5: 0 7: 5 Gloucester 9:38 12:35 4:40[ 6:54 9: 0 8:39 6.54 9: 0 Cheltenham. 9 64 12:55 4:56| 7:14 9:15 8:59 7:14 9:25 Tewkesbury 9:57 12:58 5: 0j 7:20 9:19 9: 51 7:20 9:19 .Vorcester 10:25 1:30 5:25( 7:48 9:40 9:45 8. 0 9:40 Droitwich 10:54 1:59 5:551 8:27 10:14 10.12 8:27 10:14 ( Bromsgrove. 11:10 2:10 6: 68:44 10:25 110:29 8:14 10:254 Birmingham 11:53 3: 0 6:45 9:45 II: 0 111:30 9:45 11: 0 Derby 2:30 5: b &:60, 1:55 1:55 Manchester. 4:40 9:0 10:40! 3:H0 4:45 8:39 Liverpool 3:10| 9: 0 11: 0 3:54 4:45 3:54 ] F&T 1 & 2 1 & 2jl & 2 1 2 & 1 fit 2 1 2 & 1 2 & STATIONS. mail. c labs class 3rd mail. 3rd 3id I I xovrn class class] morn morn morn after aftei morn morn after 5 Birmingham 2:10 7:30 11:5 2:0 6:30 2:10 0:45 5:0 Bromsgrove. 2:45 8:lh 11:41 2:36 7:17 2:45 7:32 5:47 Droitwich 2:56 8:31154 2:60 7:30 2:56 7:45 6:0 Worcester. 8:47 12: 5 3: 0 7:48 8: 0 6:18 Tewkesbury. 3:55 9:24 12:27 3:7 8:22 3:55 8:35 6:53 1 Cheltenham. 3.55 9:58 12:57 3:54 9:0 3:55 9:13 7:28 Gloucester 4:30 10:29 1:28 4:29 9:34 4:30 9:47 8: 2 Bristol. 6: 0 11:55 2:50 6: 5 11:15 6: 0 11:30 9:45

LONDON MARKETS, fee. LONDON CORN EXCHANGE,MONDAY AFTERNOON, AUG. 4 The supplies of English wheat on offer in most of the provin- cial markets held on Saturday, were but moderate. For most kinds, the demand ruled somewhat inactive, at about stationary prices. Fine foreign wheat, and thelbest grinding barley were quite as dear. In other qualities exceedingly little was doinl. No change took place in malt, but oats and Indian corn were lower to purchase. Beans, peas, aud flour, were somewhat inactive. Later advices from New York infym us that flour was mostly held at full prices, although the number of foreign orders on the market was small. In the French, as well as in the Polish and Russian markets, the demand has fallen off. Very limited supplies of English grain were received up to our market last week. The quantity of wheat received fresh up to this morning's maiketjlrom Essex was moderate-that from Kent limited. From all other quarters by land oarriage, the (arrivals were compara- tively small, but in good saleable condition. Notwithstanding the show of samples of both red and white was by no means large, the demand for all descriptions, owing to the favourable accounts respecting the appearance of the crops and the thin at- tendance of buyers, together with the pressure of foreign flour, was in a very depressed state, at a decline in the prices of Monday last, of 2s. per quarter, and a total clearance was not effected. The cutting of wheat commenced last week in Berkshire, Hampshire, and Kent. To-day harvest operations are becoming pretty general upon some of the light lands in Essex. The quantity of fresh foreign wheat was but moderate; but that ex-gianary was somewhat extensive. For all descriptions we had scarcely any inquiry, and in most instances, the curren- cies were nominally unaltered. To effect sales, town rates must have been sobmitted to by the importers. Comparatively speaking, the number of floating cargoes offer- ing was very moderate, but millers generally were not buyers. No English barley was shown but we had a large quantity of foreign in the market. Grinding samples changed hands at full prices, but all other kinds were very dull. In malt-the supply of which was very itiodetate-very few transactions took place, at late currencies. An immense quantity of foreign oats being on offer, the oat trade ruled heavy, at a fall in value of Is per qr. Beans met a very dull inquiry, at priceii barely equal to those of Monday last. Peas, the arrivals of which continue moderate, have sold slowly, at late rales. Indian corn, and the low qualities of foreign flour, were lower to purchase. No change in the value of English qualities of the latter article. Shillings per quarter Old. New. WHEAT, Essex & Kent, white, 36 46 — — Ditto red 33 42 — — Norfolk and Lincoln, red. 32 42 — — Ditto, white 35 41 — — RYE, 25 26 — — BARLEY, Grinding 21 24 Malting 24 27 — — Chevalier 28 31 MALT, Norfolk and Suffolk 43 48 — — Brown. 40 42 — — Kingston and Ware. 47 62 — — Chevalier 53 56 OATS. Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, feed. 20 23 — — Ditto, Poland and potato. 21 25 Northumberland, Berwick, and Scotch feed. 20 24 — — Dundalk, Newry, and Belfast, potato 19 21 — — Limerick, Sligo, and Westport, potato 18 20 — — Ditto, feed 17 18 — — Cork, Waterford, Dublin, Youghal, and Clonmel, black 18 20 — — Cork, white 20 23 — — Scotch, feed. 23 27 — — BEANS, Tick 27 32 — — Pigeons. 28 32 — — PEAS, boilers 28 30 Hog and grey 27 30 — — FLOUR,town made (per sack of 280lhs.) 33 38 Norfolk and Suffolk, household (ditto). 28 32 SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET. MONDAY, Auo. 4. The arrivals of beasts fresh up to our grazing districts were seasonably extensive and of improved quality, Although the attendance of buyers was good, the beef trade was in a very de- pressed state, at a decline in the quotations of Monday last, but a total clearance tvas not effected. Although there was a slight falling off in the supply of sheep, compared with that shown on this day se'nmght, we have not the slightest improvement to notice in the mutton trade. Prices, however, were fairly supported. On the whole the lamb trade was somewhat firmer than last week, but we have had no advance to notice in the currencies. Calves, the supply of which was good, moved off heavily at barely late rates. Pigs, though dull, were not cheaper. Per Blbs. to sink the offal. a. d. B. d. I. d. I. d. Coarse and Inferior Prime coarse wool- Beasts 2 4 2 6 led Sheep .3 2 3 6 Second quality do.2 8 2 10, Prime South Downs Prime large Oxen.3 2 3 4 ditto .3 8 3 10 Prime Scots, &c..3 4 3 6 Large coarse Calves2 6 3 2 Coarse and Inferior Prime small ditto..3 4 3 6 Sheep .2 6 2 8 Large Hogs .2 6 3 2 Second quality do.2 10 3 0 Neat small Porkers.3 4 3 8 Lambs 3 10 4 10 LONDON PROVISION MARKET, MONDAY, AUG. 4. IRISH BUTTER. S. S. CHEESE. S. d* Carlow New 80 to — Double Gloucester. 56 to 66 Sligo 76 80 Single ditto 46 56 Banbridge — — Cheshire 56 76 Cork, ist. 76 86 Derby-64 Waterford. 78-American 50 64 Edam and Gouda 40 48 ENGLISH BUTTER, percivt. BACON: New 70 Dorset 80 94 Middle 50 60 HAMS. FOREIGN, per cwt. Irish Prime Friesland 98 — Westmoreland 80 84 Prime Kiel 86 90 York 84 90 Fresh Butter, 9a. Od. to 12s. Od. per dozen. SEED MARKET. Cow Grass a- a- Linseed (per qr.) .sowing 60s. to 65s. crushing 48s. to 52s Linseed Cakes (per ton) English £ 7 0s.to £ 7 15s Irefoil (per cwt.) 18s. to 22s Rapeseed, new (per last) JE24 0s to £ 25s I litto Cake (per ton) £ 4 011 to f4 10s Mustard (per bushel) whites. 6s Od to 8s Od brown, 9s. to 12s BARK. Per load of 45 cwt. English,Tree E12 0 0 to ill 0 0 Coppice. 13 0 0 15 0 0 LIVERPOOL (DUTY FREE).—Quercitron, f8. 6s. to J9. Go Dutch Oak, per ton, J4. to £ 5.; German, £ 3.10s. to J6. ABERGAVENNY, AUGusr 5. s. d. s. d. s. d. s d. Wheat, per 621bs.. 5 8..6 0 Beans 4 0..4 6 Barley 3 10..4 3 Peas 4 0..5 O 'Oats 3 0..3 6 Vetches .00..00 BRECON. —— White Pease 0 o n 0* 4 9-6 0 Grey ditto 7 n 8 0 Oais 3 6..0 0 Cheese per lb. 0 4V.0 5 Malt per sack. Q 6..0 0 Salt Butter per lb. 0 9j.O 10 HEREFORD CATTLE MARKET. Prices per 121bs. to sink the offal. s. d. s. d. 8i s j. rat beasts 4 6..5 0 Lambs 5 fi'fi' O Calves 0 0..4 6 Bacon Pigs .40..4 6 Sheep 5 6..6 0 Porkers, 4 3H4 g PRICES CURRENT OF LEATHER AT BACK-HALL BRISTOL. lb. lb. s. d. d. d. Crop Hides per lb. 30 35—8jt09j Kips, Petersburgh. 6 8-14 16 40 48-10 12 9 10-13 14 50 60-12 14 Eastlndia 9 16 Foreign Hides. 30 35— 8 9 Seal Skins, small 18 20 40 45- 910 Middling 14 15 English Butts 1620-1013Large812 22 26—12 14- Basils 5 n 28 30—14 15 Offal, Forn, Bellies 5 7 34 36—15 16 Shoulders 7 9 Foreign Butts lfi 20—10$13 Dressed Hide Bellies. 5 6i 22 25—loi is Shoulders 8 11 28 32—loj 14 Dressed Kip Butts 13 26 35 40—10i U Dressed Shoe Butts 12 15 Engine Butts 48 52-101 15 White Sheep Skins, per Bent Sadlers' 37 50—11 13 dozen .Sa to 10s Sadlers* 36 42-10 IIi RAW GOODS. Best Shaved 18 23-14 17 Market Hides per Ib, 2 21 Common ditto 212 27-10 12 Market Skins 2 4 Shoe Hides 20 23- 81 91 Salted B.A., M.V., and Common 27 30-810 R.G. Hides 3} 4 32 38- 910 Dry B.A., M.V. and R.G. Welsh 8$9$Hides 5 71 Best Bull 9 9 Salted North American. 2i 3i Common Bull 71 8434 English Horse Hides 5$8 Heavy Salted Irish 2& 21 Welsh ditto 5$8 Light Salted Irish 2j 2i German ditto 8 10 Salted Spanish Horse per Spanish ditto 8 12 Hide 8s to 6s 6d Do., shaved without butts Dry German ditto Ss Od to 6s (each) 6s0dlls Salted Irish ditto 4s Od to 5a Horses' Butts 7d 9d Dry Peters. Kips per Ib.. 8 91 Calfskins best.. 56 68-17 19 ——Eastlndia 3 7 -19 20 Drysalted East India 4$10 Common 45 55-13 16 Salted Irish 2 Ul 56 65-16 17 Irish Veal Skins. 46 :;6 80 100-13 16 Calf Skins 2 8 100 120-12 13 Newfnd. Seal Skins none. 30 36-12 14 Bark, (long rind) £ 4 0 to 25 Irish, 11 14 -(hatched) 10 to 1:00 Welsh 27 35-10 11 Valonia,ditto £ 12 0 £17 0 38 40-111 121 Shumac, per ewt. 14s Od to 16s Od 40 45—12 13 Glue pieces (fleshed) 30s to 40 45 50—13 14 (unfleshed).. 20s 97 52 r.6-14 15 Ox Horns per 123 38g 48s Kips, English and Welsh 11 15 Cow 15a 20g LATEST CURRENT PRICES OF METALS, LONDON AOG I. (Mining Journal.) ENGLISH IRON. O per ton ENGLISH COPPER d Bar, bolt, & square, Lon- Sheets, sheathinir and i don £ 5 5-5 7 6 bolts' ver Ih t £ 0 0 9* v.6 ft* •••••• -oi o « Bars,'at CSar<?iff&)New^orH^H)-4'i2 6 ,8*d Refined m etal,Wales f.. 3 0-3 5 South American COP"„ Do. anthracitef 3 10 0 SNGLISH 77—87 Figs in Wales 3 0 0 Pig, per ,0« AD" „ « Do. do. forge 2 5-2 10 Sheet Do.No.l, Clyde, net cash.. 119 6-2 Redlead 19 « n Blewitt'sPatentRefined"\ White ditto 24 0 0 Iron for bars, rails,&c. j Shot (patent). 20 0 0 free on board at New-( FOREIGN LEAD. /» portt ) Spanish, in bond 17 0 0 Do., do., for tin-plates,? 4 in n American, ditto boiler-plates,&c.,ditto.) ENGLISH TIN. i Stirling'sPatent) inGlasff 2 15 0 Block per cwt 4 4 0 ToughenedPigs ( inWales 3 10.3 15 Ear 4 5 0 Staffordshire bars, atl ft FOREIGN TIN. k the works ) Banca, H. C. 4 2-4 3 Pigs, ditto 0 0 0 Ditto, for Export only Rails s o o 4—4. 2 Chairs (Clyde) 4 0 0 TIN PLATES. I JOREIGN IRON. b IC Coke per box 15 6 Swedish 11 10-11 12 C IC Chaicoal 1 10 0 CCND 17 10 O IX ditto 1 16 O PSI SPELTER, m Guorieff —— Plates,warehousedp.tot?14 126-14 15 rOREIGN STEEL. c Ditto, to arrive .14 12 6-1415 Swedish keg 16 00zrwc. n Ditto faggot 15 0 0 English sheet.. per ton 21 0 0 QLTICKSILVZRO, per lb 3s. 9d. TERMS.—a, 6 months, or 21 per cent, dis. b, ditto; c, ditto; d, 6; months, or 3 per cent. dis. e, 6 months, or i, per cent. dis.; f, ditto g ditto; h ditto i, ditto k, net cash 1, 6 months, or 3 per cent. die. m netcash; n, 3 months, or U per cent. dis.; o. ditto, li discount. t Cold blast, free on board in Wales. REMARKS. A moderate business is doing in Welsh bar iron. Hails may be purchased a trifle easier. Staffordshire iron is id fair demand. Scotch pig iron is considered to have reached the worst, and parties are paying more attention to it. Swedish iron is without demand. Swedish steel is more inquired for. A considerable business has been done in Sooth American copper, at rales which have not transpired. Refined British tin is very scarce. Bar and block are in good request. 0 Foreign tin is firmly held; most of the operators are awaiting FiTtVtons of Isoelt "ch takes place on Tuesday next, her deliver?. °ne at £ 15 12s- 6d- Novem- deSs6 Urge Purch#ses h"e been lead, mostly by the A large business is doing in tin plates. AGENTS FOR THE MONMOUTHSHIRE MERLIN. LOCAL AGENTS:— Abergavenny-Mr. J. H. Morgan, Citepitow-Air. Clark and Mr & Messrs. Rees & Son, stationers. Taylor, stationers, &c. A bersvchan-tdr. Somers. hfoninough-Mr. Cossens, Post Aberdare Mr. T. Evans, sta- office. tioner, druggist, 4c. Merthyr Tydvll- Mr. Wilkins Black li,ood-Ni r. Jones, post-office. stationer. Brynmauir.Wte Edwards,bookseller Pontypridd-Mr. W. Jones,Bridg,. Brecon-Mr. R. Fryer, Sun Inn. end House. ('ardiff—Mr. Bird, post-office. Pontypool—Mr. Hughes, printer C'rickhowell—Mr. Williams, Jun. Risca—Mr. John Evans, grocer Post Office. Tredegar-Mr. Davies, stationer Usk-Mr. Clark, printer. LONDOW AGBNTS: Messrs. Barker and White, 33, Mr. Charles Mitchell, 12, Red Lion Fleet-street. Court, Fleet-street. Messrs. Newton and Co., 2, War- Mr. Munden Hammond,tl,Lom- wick-square. bard-street. Mr. George Reynell, 42, Chancery- Mr. Samuel Deacon, 3, Walbrook lane. By whom this paper is regularly filed. The MERLIN is also filed Lloyds' Coffee Room, and at Peel's Coffee House, City. —————— Newport, Friday, August 8, 1851. Printed and Published for the Proprietor, EDWARD DOWLING.of Mount Pleasant, Hill-itreet, in the Parish of St. Wiollos, in the MERLIN General Printing Office, situate in Corn-street, at the Borough of Newport, by WILLIAM CHRISTOPHERS,of No. T, Charle«.»tm»,i« the said Borough.