Monmouthshire Merlin

Steam tforamuniration. NEW LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND CARDIFF. ^PHE fast-sailing and power- JL ful iron steamer H. FLETCHER, Commander, Is intended to ply between the above named Ports for the Purpose of conveying Goods and Merchandise, and afford- to Merchants, Tradesmen, and the public generally, —BHnod&tion they have long felt the want of she Woot^ from Liverpool, "West side of COLLING- frotr. n ,CK' eVf*ry SATURDAY, weather permitting, and Cardiff, Bull WHARF, every TUESDAY. KlNa^Vculars °f Freight, &c., apply to Messrs. rlL- Mr tSnBEOT HERS, 21, Water-street, Liverpool; Mdssra x?? BELCHER, Bull Wharf, Cardiff; or Monmouththbe11 & °° 29' L,aQarth"Btreet' *eWP to all parts of South Wales and Mon- STEAM NAVIGATION company BRISTOL. AND NEWPORT- rpHE Bristol General Steam Naviga- ^diNMXiv^ I sDieadid Paddle Steamer ^ra§SEa5L iwvviPT » Cat>tafn JAMBS PABFITT, or other BMWDie veS^wiix pJ- fu^ the ensuing Week as follows n Bristol to Newport. Newport to Bristol. OCTOBEB OCTOBER. vr!Ujday 3 5 after Saturday 3 4 morn *ouday 5 gi after Monday 5 6 morn | Tuesday g y after Tuesday 6 6i morn Thursday a 8 morn Wednesday 7 7 mons Saturday io 10 morn Friday 9 8i moiti „ V A Waiting room is provided opposite the Landing Place at Hotwells where Passengers are taken on board free of charge, jjxttit fifteen miwutes after the time stated in the bills for sailing from Bathurst Basin. A Packet from the Hotwells to and from PORTTSHEAD daily (Sundays excepted). FAREs-After Cabin, 3s Front Cabin, Is. 6d. To and Fro same day, After Cabin, 4s.; Fore Cabin, 2s. Four-wheel "Carriage 18s.; Two-wheel ditto, or light Phaeton, 8s.; Two-wkeel Carriage, or light Phwton, drawn by one horse, with Driver, 12s.; Horse, 5s.; Horse and Rider, 6s., Dogs, Is. each. Refreshments may be had onboard at moderate charges. onboard at moderate charges. ttptses and Carriages shipped at Bathurst Basin one hour before 8&iiii}cr Parther particulars may be obtained at the Bristol General Steam Navigation Company's Office, Quay, Bristol, where all woods, Packages, Parcels, &c should be addressed. v Bills and other information can be obtained of Mr. JUH» JONES, Rownham Wharf, Hotwells; or of Mr. R. P.JONES Rodney Wharf, Newport. Bristol to Cardiff. Steward's Fees.) Fore Cabin OCTOBER 7s 6d. Children under twelve Saturday 3 6 morn years, 4s. Carriage, 42s; Pair- Monday 5 71 morn horse phseton,3l8 6d; Small one- Tuesday 6 62 after horse ditto, 25s; Gig, 20s; Horse Wednesday 7 8 £ morn 20s, Dog, 3s. I riday 9 94 mom Horses and Carnages landed V 5 and embarked at the risk and K-argo and Live Stock only. oxnense and expense of their Thursday 8 9 morn *wners Saturday 10 101 morn j. Bristol to Milford, Va.itr, and Cardiff to Bristol Haverfordwest. Sot T?BBR- OCTOBBE. Saturday 3 *} after Tuesday 6 7 morn Monday 5 morn FAKK8_Cabin, 13s., Deck,7s 6d Monday 5 morn FAKK8_Cabin, 13s., Deck,7s 6d luesday 6 5i after From Miiford to Waterford, Thursday 8 7 morn From South Wales Terminas, Saturday 10 84 morn Wednesday Evenings, at Eight Oargo and Live Stock only. o'clock, or as soon after as cir- Wednesday 7 6J morn cumstances will permit. Ftlday 9 7i morn FARES._Best Cabin, 12s. 6d., Bristol to Tenby. Fore-Cabin, 7s 6d. OCTOBER. Waterford to Bristol Fridays Tuesday 6 81 morn Bristol to Carmarthen. Tenby to Bristol. OCTOBER. OCTOBER. Tuesday 6 81 morn Saturday 3 8 morn I Carmarthen to Wexford Friday 9 11 morn as soon after arrival from FARES—^Cabin, 13s. Children Bristol as circumstances will under twelve years. 6s 6d. Ser- peTmit. vants in the Cabin, 8s (including FAKES-Same as Tenby NOTIOB.-The Proprietors of the above Steam Packets will not be accountable for any Cabin Passengers' Iyuggage (if lost or damaged) above the value of £ 2; nor for any Deck Paassngers' Luggage (if lost or damaged) above the value of 20s unless in 'each-case entered as such, and freight in proportion paid for the same at the time of delivery, nor will they be answerable for My ether parcel, above the value of 40s. (if lost or damaged) un- less entered as such, and freight in proportion paid for the same at the time of delivery. r40 BRISTOL AND NEWPORT. NOTICE.—A comfortable Waiting-room is provided at Rownhana Ferry, and Passengers and their Luggage re embarked and landed free of expense. -o 1 /-< rpHE New Steam racket Com- I pany (Limited) hereby announce thlt fWir fast-sailing Screw Steamers, IJIJ1II 1 r* •' 1 —nrT. LODGE, Commander; SEVERN," w HOWE, Commander; lanless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence) are intended to sail as follows, during the month of OCTOBER 1857.- From Bathurst Basin, Bristol. From Beaufort Wharf, Newport x 2 Friday 4 30 after P 2 Friday 3 45 after p 3t Saturday 6 15 morn P 3 Saturday 4 30 after P gtjfonday 7 15 mem P 5 Monday 6 0 after P 6+Tuesday. 7 45 mora P 6 Tuesday 6 30 after p 7'Wednesday 8 15 morn 7 Wednesday —no sailing. II 8 Thursday-no sailing. P 8 Thursday 7 15 morn » 9 Friday 9 0 morn M 9 Friday 8 30 morn *10 Saturday .10 0 morn P 10 Saturday 8 45 morn p 12gMonday 1 45 after M 12 Monday 12 45 after J3 Tuesday 2 15 after P 13 Tuesday 1 30 after IK 2?ednesday 3 30 after M 14 Wednesday 2 15 after p f'nursday 4 O after p 15 Thursday 8 15 after *0 Friday 4 45 after 16 Friday—no aailing. 17 Saturdav 5 45 a/fcer p 17jSaturday 4 30 mora 19 Monday-«0V««r,y p 19 Monday 6 15 after P 20 Tuesday 7 0 tnorn 20 Tuesday—ao sailing M21 Wednesday ..7 0 morn P 21 Wednesday ..6 0 morn P 22 Thursday 6 0 morn M 22 Thursday 7 0 morn K 23 Friday 8 0 morn p 23 Friday 7 0 morn P 24 Saturday 9 16 morn x 24 Saturday 8 30 morn M 263Monday 10 0 morn P 26 Monday 8 30 morn P 27§Tuesday .12 30 after II 27 Tuesday .1*30 morn K 28 Wednesday 2 o after p 28 Wednesday ..12 45 after P 29 Thursday 2 45 after m 29 Thursday 1 0 after 30 Friday 3 0 alter P 30 Friday 2 16 after p 31 Saturday 4 15 after p 31 Saturday 3 30 after P The days on which Passengers are taken. M Merchandise only t To and Fro from Bristol. t To and Fro from Newport. « To and from Cumberland Basin. FAItES:—After Cabin,Ss.; Fore Cabin, Is 6d.; To and Frojhe same day (provided a Toand Fro Ticket be taken):; AjterCabin, 4s Fore Cabin, 2s.; Four-Wheel Carriage, XSs.; Small Four-Wheel Carriage, 12s. 6/1 Giq, or Light Phmton, 8s.; Ditto, with Jforsejznd Driver, "12s.; Horse, 5s Horse and Eider, 6s.; Dogs, Is. each. ■Refreshmentsmay be had on board. •, m- ir „ Horses and Carriages must be alongside Two Hours before the advertised time of sailing, to ensure shipment. Return Tickets will be issued from Saturday to Monday, at To and'Fro Fares. Time Bills of the sailings of these Packets c.tn be seen at the Stations-on the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford, and Eastern and Western Valleys Railways; may also be obtained at the principal Inns in the undermentioned ( laces: Pontypool, Aber- sychan, Crumlin, Blaina, Nantyglo, Brynmawr, Beaufort, Sirhowy Tredegar, Neivtown, Ebbw Vale, Victoria, Blackwood, Newbridge Abercarn, and Risca. The Proprietors give notice that they have taken extensive Warehouses and Offices, situate opposite the SEAMEN'S FLOATING CHAPEL, on the GROVE, BRISTOL, where all Goods Intended for Transit by -their Steamers, will henceforth be received, and where Conditions of Freight, &c., may be known; *3 also at Beaufort Wharf, Newport. Goods Warehoused on rea- sonable Terrr^^ ,t*rt PUNCTUALLY At the TIMES ADVERTISED, the Shipment of Goods per tameday^s Steamer cannot be. guaranteed unless thay are alongside one hour before the time of tailing.. NOTICE. The cheapest route [via Newport and Hereford Railway Company) to Liverpool, Birkenhead, and places adjacent in the North, is by these Packets. First, Second, and Third Class Trains leave Mill-street Station Newport, for Birkenhead and Liverpool,-at 7-30 a.m. and 1-40 p.m. Fares to Birkenhead—First Class, 28s. 4d., second ditto, 21s". Id. Third ditto, 12s. 4d. 9681 H A GILLER, Traffic Manager. CAKDIiFF STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. 1 rpHE following fast-sailing Steamers JL —"JENNY JONES," D^VID DAVIES, Commander; and "TALIESIN,'? DAVID GEORGE, Commander; are intended to ply between CAR- DIFF and BRISTOL, with Passengers and Merchandise, during the month Of OCTOBER, 1857, as follows: „ Arriving at. ajid starting from, Bathurst Basin, Bristol,calling *t the Hotwells, where passengers will be landed And embarked at the Rownham Perry Slip, free of expense, at which place a comfortable Waiting Room is provided. From Bute Boc'its, Cardiff. From Bathurst Basin, Bristol. ^■turday 3 *4 morn -Saturday 3 5| after Monday 5 after Monday 5 7 after Tuesday 6 8 morn Tuesday 6 7J morn Wednesday 7 6J morn Thursday 8 9 morn Friday 9 7 £ morn Saturday 10 :iOj morn ^Monday 12 HJ morn Wednesday 14 2 after Tuesday 13 -Z after Thursday 15 *3 morn Thursday 15 4 after S'riday 16 3J after Saturday 17 after Saturday 17 *4 morn Monday 19 H after Monday 19 6j after Tuesday 20 6i morn Tuesday 20 74 morn Wednesday 21 6 morn Thursday 22 6 -mom 21 5J after Saturday 24 9 .morn ■^rij^y 23 7 morn „ 23 6j .after Monday 26 +84 morn Tuesday 27 U2 neon WedneB^ 28 12 noon Thursday 29 2} after JJ? 30 2 after Saturday 31. 4 after Pr7^ Fro from Cardiff -1st, 3rd, 15th, end 17th | To and Bristol, 2nd. tT-o and From Cumberland Basic, demand 27th. rp_ .FaresAfter Cabin, 3s.; Fore Cabsa, Is. 6d. 1 Fro same day, provided a To and Fro Ticket be taken, —"After OaWn, 49.; Fore Cabin,-2s for the Return Trip on Monday. be Issued 011 S^,rdayi available s Jtld^ve, Goodswur^ leave punstuar'iy at the time one ho^reVious ^ived for Shipment later than Goods and Parcels forwarded wit* x ■ Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath, patch to Wantnssent Merthyr, Aberdare, Pontypridd, C'oWteSi L,Ia"eBy, -Carmarthen. -—Also to and from London. Manchester &c > &'c parts of the kingdom.—Freight to be i».t j ."P'nghatn, and all To PORTERS. 1 on del^eiy. _No FEES .Omnibuses are in waiting at Cardiff j.„ Steamers, to convey Passengers to the raflwav u<a?lval of the parts of the town. ta*10«s and all Carriages, Cattle, &c intended for tL, v Packets, to be shipped and unshipped at Bathurst Basin falling.88' &C-'t0 alonSside oae hour previoua -to ^iir wllwpfr may 1)0cn Board on moderate terms. Tineas 15s On^I^age' Foar-wheel Photon, drawn by tiro J?™ far rlod.; fore Cabin, 6s.0d.; Cattl" 4f. Rldf' aftf ^abln' «d. each; Lambs,fid. each;' Pigs |i .SV, "orse,s'?,a-,eaehi Sbe,'vp' ■—Shipping and Jsmding live stock and Calves, Is. each, fares include ev^y expense *trisk°f their ownera.-These "Not accountabte for any goods withn,,t «v- NOTICE Goods for the above Steam^ n«tes. wh.rst Basin, BriaHoi, and will be coHeeted^V w ,received at at a moderate charge. Goods win also iSristo1;if re Hail, subject .to a charge for having to Bathurst v free of haui5»e and Dock dues ait Cardiff "a as frei&H &C., may be obtained bv £ mpaBy ,i Pmce> Bute Docks, Cardiff/ Mr h KvCT l,' N«ws-r.X)m, St. Mary's-street Cardiff „ Hall, MarZ-tS. Ctol °"t0 Mr t Superintefldent. STEAM UNDER 60 DAYS TO AUSTRALIA. Passage £ 14 and upwards. I rpjiE Liverpool and Australian Na- Ji_ yigation Company's celebrated Steam Clip- pers.in conjunction With the EAGLE LINE OF PACKETS, AT?T? DESPATCHED ON THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH, nn THE CONSIGNMENT OF BRIGHT, BROTHERS, AND CO. ] CO tub w MELBOURNE, < Forwarding Passengers to all parts of Australia. ] Planter Carlisle .4000 „ Oct. ( Queen of the East Biltoil.3000 1 Royal Charter (s.s.) .Taylor.3500 „ Dec. The Clipper Ships of the Eagle Line are selected from ] the Finest and Fastest Vessels built, guaranteed to sail to the day, and are famed for the superiority of the Provi- Sioning, and excellent Passenger Accommodation. Packet of the 15th OCTOBER, the splendid clipper ship PLANTER, 4,000 tons. This magnificent Ship has been built expressly for speed, durability, and excellent passenger accommodation. She has beaten some of the fastest clippers afloat, and offers to intending emigrants the best possible opportunity of proceeding to Australia, being fitted up in the most perfect manner for the comfort and convenience oi all ^Tppl^t^GIBB^'BRIGHT, and CO., 1, North John street) Liverpool; or to JOSEPH ELLIOTT, Bute-street, Cardiff. [970 n T) OYAL MAIL STEAMERS \\j TO WATERFORD, CORK, AND THE SOUTH OF IRELAND. First-class Steamers (in connection with the Great "West- ern and South Wales Railways), carrying Her Majesty s Mails, leave the Milford Haven Terminus for Waterford, every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, at 1.30 a.m., on the arrival of the 4.50 Night Express of the previous Eveningfrom Paddington, returning from Waterford every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, at 3 p.m. Leave the Milford Haven Terminus for Cork, on and after the 8th, every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, at 8 P-M, On the ar- rival of the 9.40 a.m. Express, and 6 a.m. Third Class, from Paddington, returning from Cork every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, according to tide. Apply for Tickets at the First-class Railway Stations of the Great Western and South Wales Rallways; Messrs. FORD and JACKSON, 36, Cannon-street, London Mr. DOWNEY, Quay, Waterford; oar Messrs. MURPHY & SONS, Cork. „. jn Through Fares—London to Waterford, 60s, 40s., and 24s. 6d. Intermediate Stations in proportion. Milford Haven to Waterford, 12s. 6d., 10s., and 7s. 6d. Sea passage 70 miles. Through Eares-London to Cork, 52s. 6d.,42s., and 26s. Intermediate Stations in proportion. Milford Haven to Cork, 15s., 12s and 8s. [619 Letters intended to be forwarded by this short and ex- peditious route, must be addressed via PEMBROKE DOOK.. BRISTOL AND ILFRACOMBE. Average Passage 4i hours. npHB Bristol General Steam 1 Navigation Company's Powerful Iron Paddle-Steamer TAFF,"is intended to commence plying for the Season as under, calling at Lyumouth, unless pre- vented by any unforseen occurrence, with or without pilots, and with liberty to tow vessels, during the month of SEPTEMBER, 1857, as follows :— From Hotwells, Bristol. From the Pier., Tlfracombe. Wednesday 2 31 after Friday 4 2j after Saturday 5Si morn Monday 7 4 after Wednesday 9loi morn Friday 11 61 morn Saturday 12 m morn Monday 14 11 morn Wednesday 16. 3i after Friday 1° Saturday 19. 4 morn Monday 21 3} after Wednesday 23. 94 morn Friday morn SaJ^irday 26 11 mom Monday 28 9 morn To and fro the same day.. Fares:-Best Cabin 8s.; Servants, 6s.; Fore Cabin, 5s.; niclutt- ing Steward's Fees. Children, under 12 years, Half-price. Horses 15s. Carriages, 40s. Pheeton, 25s.; Gigs, 15s Dogs,2s. Return Tickets, Best Cabin, 12s.; Fore Cabin, 7s. 6d. ALSO BETWEEN CARDIFF AND ILFRACOMBE. As under, Average Passage, 3 hours. From the Pier at llfracombe From Bute Docks, Cardiff. Ihursday 3 6 mora Thursday 3 3J after Thursday 10 7 morn Thursday 10 12 noon Thursday 17 4J morn Thursday 17 3.J after Thursday 24 6.J mora Thursday 24 llj morn Fares :—Best Cabin, 6s. 6d.; Servants, 6s., Fore Cabin, 4s. in- cluding Steward's Fees; Children under 12 years, half-price. Return Tickets, Best Cabin, 10s Fore Cabin, 6s. DAY TICKETS, from llfracombe to Cardiff and back, Best abin, 7s., Fore Cabin, 4s. 6d. Horses, Carriages, and Live-stock, should be alongside One Hour before Sailing. Luggage Landed and Embarked Free. LYNMOUTH. The above Steamer calls off Lynmouth on the voyage to and from Ilfracombe, weather permitting, where a large Boat exclu- sively employed, is always in attendance, for landing and em- barking passengers on payment of Is. each. Luggage to be paid for at the rate of 6d. per package, delivered at High Water Mark, near the Public Road.; but no charge will be made for small parcels carried on shore by the Passengers. For particulars apply to Mr T. GEEN, Lyn Cliff Terrace. tap* Particulars may be obtained at the Bristol General Steam Navigation Cenpany's Office,'Quay, Bristol; Mr. Bodgnan, ll- fracombe Mr. A. Palmer, Cardiff. Not accountable for any goods without shipping notes. 11382 STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CORK AND CARDIFF OR NEWPORT. rPHE Cork Steam Ship Company's jTB!; JL Screw Steamer OSPREY' 700 Tons, n^AlKyVt 250 Horse-power, G. F. COOKBUIIN, Com- mander, is intended to ply as underneath, mander, is intended to ply as underneath, unless prevented by any unforeseen occur- rence, with or without a Pilot, with liberty to Tow Vessels, daring the mouth of OCTOBER, 1857. From CORK, for CARDIFF Wednesday 7th, at 6i morn NEWPORT Wednesday 14th, at 1| after CARDIFF.. Wednesday 21st, at 4J alter NEWPORT Wednesday 2Sth, at 10| morn For CORK, from NEWPORT Saturday 3rd at 6 morn CARDIFF Saturday 10th, at 10 morn NEWPORT .Saturday 17th, at 6 morn CARDIFF Saturday 24th, at 8| mora NEWPORT Saturday 31st, at 4 after REDUCED RATES AND FARES: Wheat, Flour, and Meal, 9s. per ton; Oats. 7s. 6d.; Butter, 6d. per firkin; rates on all other articles may be ascertained at the Agents' Offices. « Fates to Cardiff or Newport, Cabin (including fee) 15s.; Deck, 6s, Return Tickets, Cabin, (including fee) available for one Month. 22s. 6d. Horses, Carriages, Live Stock, and Goods intended for Shipment, should be alongside one hour before the time of sailing. The Company also give notiee, that they will not be accountable for Passengers' Luggage, unless the value thereof be declared, and freight paid accordingly, at the time of shipment; and that Passengers from CARDIFF must obtain their tickets at the Office before going on board. For Freight or Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Cork or to their Agents, JOHN OWEN, Ship Broker, Bute Dock, Cardiff; BENSON and MADDOCKS, Merchants, Great Dock street, Newport. [666 STEAM TO NEW YORK. -&K T*HE GLASGOW and NEW YORK X STEAM-SHIP COMPANY'S Powerful and Fast-sailing STEAM-SHIPS, Tons. Horse-power. Commander. Edinburgh 2,197 450 W. Cuniming, "New York 2,05') 400 R.Craig, Glasgow 1,962 4<10 J.Duncan, Are intended to t-ail from GLASGOW to New York (unless prevented by any unforeseen circumstance), New Ycrk Saturday, 19th Sept. Edinburgh Saturday, 3rd Oct. Glasgow Saturday, 31st Oct. CABIN PASSAGE, 15 GUINEAS, including Provi- sions, but not Wines or Liquors, which will be supplied on,board at moderate rates. A limited number of Steer- age Passengers will be taken at 8 Guineas, supplied with Provisions of good quality, properly cooked. Carries a Surgeon. Apply to MATHEW LANGLANDS, 5, St. Enoch- square, Glasgow, or to 3JANGTRYS :k CO,, 1632J Water-street, Liverpool. Qtmigratiøu. BRISTOL LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS. FOR MELBOURNE DIRECT, ■±tk rPO SAIL the 15th of OCTOBER, the JL A.l Clipper Ship «' CHESTERHOLM," Tons, R. B. EVANS, Commander. HAA superior accommodation for all classes of Passengers, For particular*, apply to MILESES and KINGTON, 61, Queen-square, Bristol or to JAMES N. KNAPP and Co., Newport. [1601 Passage Money £ 14 and upwards. "WHITE STAR" LINE OF BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN EX ROYAL MAIL PACKETS £ 1 G AILING BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND MELBOURNE, On the 20th and 27th of every Month, And forwarding Passengesrs by steamers, at through rates, to all parts of Australia. To the .consignment of H. T. Wilson and Co., Melbourne. Ship. Captain. Reg. Bur. To Sail. ChanceUc? S. Borland 2062 5000 Oct. 20. Anglo-Sajon .Welsh 1234 4600 Oct. 27. Red Jacket .M. H O'Halloran 2460 5000 Nov. 20. SUCCEEDING SHIPS. golden Era.H. A. Brown 1556 4200 J.R.Brown 1432 4000 T «« W "'T' Kerr 2360 5000 he rt.li0f!lC/llancell< the finest and largest ship on the of passenger trH«;and,n?agtlifi-ea,ly fi*ted,fo.r,aI.1 cJ.ae80S ship afloat. ventilation is superior to that of any sbit) afloat. 1 n 74°(Lavs Dand bao^h Was sailed from Liverpool to Callao ■i Atrli nT'7 ladea in 80 days she also sailed from Genoa to Quebec, discharged and took in cargo, and discharged same in Liverpool in two months and four days; being the most extraordjnary passages on record. Passengers embark on the 19tb and 26th of every month. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. T. WILSON 1 and CffAMBEBS, 21, WaUr-street, Liverpool' i W. NAISH and CO., 29, Llanarth-street, Newport or • to W. H. WHITELOCK, 3, Oxford.terrace, Wide- « marsh-street, neroford. [706 I Chief Cabin, J635 Steerage, £14. MERSEY" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS. AILING FROM LIVERPOOL O TO MELBOURNE jggiggj On the 25th of every month. Lnd forwarding Passengers by Steamers at through rates to all ports of Australia. Ship. Captain. Tons burthen. To sail. lerald Calvert 3000 25th Oct. )ceanica Robertson .3500.25th Nov. ■Jew Ship ■ ■ 2000 25th Dec. The Herald" is a very fast ship, only eighteen months ild, classed A 1 at Lloyd's for seven years. Made her last jassage to Sydney in ninety days, landed her passengers in sxcellent health, and her cargo in admirable condition las eight feet height 'tween decks, and is one of the best rentilated ships on the berth. Her second cabin in the Mop is most elegantly fitted. Loading east side Prince's Dock. For Freight or Passage, apply to EDMUND THOMP. SON and CO., 20, Water-street, Liverpool or to U. W. JONES and CO., Ship Brokers, Newport; JAMES SAWN, Auctioneer, Aberdare TITUS JONES, Auc- tioneer, Merthyr; JENKINS and REES, 16, Somerset- place, Swansea; or to R. W. PARRY, Ship Broker, Cardiff. N.B.-The Queen of the Avon, 1000 tons burthen, Captain Davies, will sail for Sydney direct, 1st November, with First and Second Class Passengers only Fares JE35 and 920. [959 Passage Money £ 14 and upwards. THE LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS. ESTABLISHED IN 1848. O AILING on the 7th of each Month FOR MELBOURNE, For warding Passengers by Steam to all Ports in Australia and Tasmania at Ship's expense. Merlin .Borlase 2700 7th Oct. Culloden Morrison .3500.7th Nov. Gipsy Bride .Murphy 3500 7th Dec. The Ships composing this old-established and favourite line, are well-known for their sailing qualities, and the safety with which passengers have been conveyed to their destination. The poops and houses on deck are fitted up as first and second cabins, and their spacious and lofty 'tween decks are appropriated to the third cabin and steerage passengers. The Merlin" is well known as a regular trader, and has invariably made very successfal passages. Passengers are to embark on the 5th October. For further particulars, apply to JAMES M. WAL- THEW, 40, Chapel-street, Liverpool; or to THOMAS DRYDEN, Swansea or to JOHN PUGH, Abergavenny. [>274 Wis by SVuctiow. PARISH OF NASH. PICKED LANE FARM, About four miles from Newport. Sale of valuable Live and Bead Farming Stock, House- fiold Furniture,$c. MESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON will SELL BY AUCTION, on the Premises, as above, on MONDAY, October 12th, 1857, the whole of the FARMING STOCK, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., of Mr. Henry Watkins, who is about leaving the Farm- Comprising 10 excellent milch cows, in calf, of the Durham and Hereford breeds, all under five years old; 3 two-years-old heifers, in calf; six calves, useful cart mare, four porkers, sow, about 12 cwt. of best cheese, broad- wheel waggon, broad-wheel cart, spring-cart and harness, quite new; cart harness, dairy and brewing utensils, in excellent condition; pikes, rakes, &c., &c. The usual assortment of Household Furniture, including three feather beds. The Sale will commence at Eleven o'clock in the fore noon precisely. Refreshments will be provided. Auctioneers' Offices, 61, High-street, Newport; and Brook-house, Llantarnam. [1715 SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. MESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS AND SON will SELL BY AUCTION, at their offices. 61, High-street, Newport, on TUESDAY 13th October, 1857, at 11 o'clock in the Forenoon. The UNREDEEMED PLEDGES in the possession of Mr. W. B. Stocker, Pawnbroker, Commercial-street Newport.—Dated October 1st, 1857. [1718 LLANVACHES RECTORY, Near the RooK. AND FOUNTAIN, about half-way between Newport and Chepstow, and three miles from the Magor Station. ESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON MESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON are instructed by the representatives of the late Rev. Thomas Davies, to SELL BY AUCTION, on the Premises, as above, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of October, 1857, the whole of the excellent FARMING STOCK, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE" and other Effecta, comprising— THE FARMING STOCK—Three young and very useful milch cows, in calf, three store pigs, four geese, mow of well-harvested hay (about two tons), ladder, wheelbarrow, lot of tools. THE FURNITURE IN FIVE BEDROOMS—Five feather beds, boltsters, and pillows, mahogany four-post, French, and stump bedsteads, mattresses, palliasses, mahogany and painted washstands and toilet-tables, swing-glasses, painted cases of drawers, carpets, fenders and fire-irons, chairs, two easy chairs, painted linen press, excellent iron bedstead, towel horses, mahogany commode, &c., &c. IN DRAWING-ROOM, DININO-KOOM, AND LIBBARY- Mahogany loo table, mahogany cheffioneer, six mahogany hair-seated chairs (quite new), mahogany hair-seated couch, excellent square piano, druggets, hearthrugs, fen- ders, and steel fire-irons, easy-chairs, two mahogany dining- tables, lot of cocoa-nut matting, eight cane chairs, two butler's trays and stands, ornaments, ottoman, copper coal scuttle, bookshelves, and about 50 volumes of books, mahogany brass inlaid Pembroke table, painted dask, map of London. IN ENTRANCE-HALL AND KITCHENS—Cocoa-nut mats and matting, deal tables, dresser and shelves, dinner and tea ware, green dessert service, three cruet stands, pickling and other jars, two pairs of plated candlesticks, six flat irons, American dial chck, fender and fire-irons, six kitchen chairs, benches, metal tea and coffee pots, a variety of the usual culinary requisites, three water-casks, watering pot, dairy and brewing utensils in excellent condition, &c., &c. The Sale will commence at Eleven o'clock in the fore- noon and. as the whole will be sold in one day, a punc- tual attendance is respectfully requested. Auctioneers' Offices, 61, High-Street, Newport; and Brook-house, Llantarnam. [1716 COURT FARM, LLANTARNAM, About three miles from Newport, Monmouthshire. Important SALE of very superior LIVE STOCK., CORN, HAY AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and other EFFECTS LYI ESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON „ are instructed by the administratrix of the late Mr. John Moses, to SELL BY AUCTION, on the Pre- mises, at the Court Farm, on TUESDAY, the 20th of Octo ber, 1857, the whole of the LIVE and DEAD STOCK FARMING STOCK, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &c., comprising 12 excellent milch eows, in calf of the Hereford breed S two-years-old heifers, in cilf •' 4 two- years-old steers 12 yearling heifers, 2 bull calves. JO hei- fer calves, 3 cart mares, 1 cart mare, in foal 3 two years- old cart colts, 1 two-years old well bred filly, 12 store pigs, 2 ricks of clover, about twelve tons 3 ricks of hay, about twenty-eight tons; mow of wheat, about 90 sacks of prime wheat, rick of barley, rick of white oats, rick of black oats, lot of wheat straw, 2 narrow-wheel waggons, 2 broad- wheel carts, 2 iron ploughs, roller, harrows, 6 sets of harness, winnowing machine, patent chaff machines, lot of tools, half-bushel measure, 17 sacks, 3 acres of swedes, 8 sacks of apples, about 30 sacks of potatoes, dairy and brewing utensils, about 2 cwt of chee-e, flitch of bacon, The usual asssortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including 5 feather beds, 6 bedsteads, 12 blankets, &c., &o., fco. Refreshments will be provided at Ten o*clock, the Sale will commence at Eleven to the minute, and the whole will be sold without reserve. Auctioneers Offices, 61, High-street, Newport; and Brook House, Llantarnam. [1725 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. PARROT HOTEL, NEWPORT, MON. MESSRS. CORNELIUS EVANS & SON will SELL BY AUCTION, on the Premises, as above, on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 28th and 2^»h days of October, 1857, the whole of the excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TRADE FIXTURES extensive STOCK .of WINES and SPIRITS, of the best quality, and other Effects, of Mr. Edmund Jones, who is about leaving the said hotel. Full particulars will be given in future advertisements, handbius, and catalogues. Auctioneers' Offices, (iI, High-street, Newport; and Brook-house, Llantarnam. September 30th, 1857. [1717 RHYMNEY IRON WORKS. MR. W, PERROTT has been labored by G. P. Hubbuck, Esq., to offer for SALE BY AUCTION on THURSDAY. October the 8th, 1857, at his Residence, Ilhymcey, a large portion of his valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, compri- sing oak chairs, with stuffed backs, in .crimson velvet; mahogany telescope dining table chimney glass, in carved pit frame mahogany dining and dreMing tables; m&- logany chairs, in hair mahogany washstands and ware •osewood cheffioneer, with marble top plate glass, in rosewood frame, forming a back to the cbeffioBeer; piano. "orte, by Zeiter, in rosewood, with carved aeroll legs, 'orte and piano pedestals, with the latest improvements, ,he upper notes pouessing that beautiful watery tone jecoliai to that maker; mahogany, japanned, and iron bedsteads feather beds, mattresses and bedding dress- < ng glasses, carpeting, mats, kitchen chairs, china, earthen- 1 vare, several dozen rich port wine and sherry, and various ither articles. The Sale will commence punctually at 2 o'clock. £ ates bit Auction. R J. BOTHOMLEY will SELL BY AUCTION, at his AUCTION MART. NO. 47, High- street Newport, on MONDAY, October 5th, 1857, at Two o'clock in the afternoon precisely, a quantity of HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE, GROCERY STOCK. UTEN. SILS and other Effects, of a person who has relinquished business, and which are removed for the convenience of The Farniture comprises mahogany sideboards, loo, Pombroke, work, and other tables, couches and chairs in horse hair and other seatings, easy chairs, pier and dres- sing glasses fender and fire-irons Arabian, French, and other bedsteads, feather and milpuff beds, toilet tables and washstands, mahogany and painted wardrobes, Brussels and stair carpets, druggets, and hearth rugs, eight-day clock, eight-day and thirty-hour dials, saddle and bridle, two whips, bagatelle board, cues, and balls; telescope, barometer, china dessert service, papier machd trays, electro-plated cruet stand, and several paintings. The Grocery Stock and Utensils con,ist of a pocket of Sussex hops (1856), a cask of chicory, quantities of black lead, washing powders, and whip cord patent tea, sugar, and coffee mills, weighing machines, large scale beam, brass and other counter scales and weights, provision scales and weights, Syme's patent sugar chopper and tray, Japanned canisters, and numerous other effects, all of which may be viewed on the morning of sale, [1702 [1702 NEWPORT. MR. J. BOTHOMLEY will SELL BY AUCTION, at the WEST&ATE HOTEL Newport, on THURSDAY, the 8th October, 1857, at Four o'clock in the afternoon precisely (subject to such conditions as will be then produced):— All that large BUILDERS' YARD, together with the CARPENTERS' SHOP, SHEDS, and PREMISES, situate in Mellon-street, Newport, in the occupation of Mr. Alfred Robbins of the annual value of E25. And all tho'1e THREE substantial MESSUAGES and TENEMENTS, adjoining the said yard, in Mellon-street aforesaid, now in the several occupations of William Jones, Joseph Redmond, and William Barron, at the annual rent of SE48 15s. These premises are held under a lease from the Tredegar Wharf Company, for a term of which about 48 years are unexpired, at a ground ofJES 6s. lOd. per annum. The above messuages are of recent erection, in excellent order, and let to respectable tenants, and the yard is walled in, very spacious, and has convenient shops and sheds, which render it most desirable property either to a builder, mason, or coal merchant. For leave to view, and further particulars, apply to the AUCTIONEER, at his Mart, No. 47, High-street, New- port: or to 1 Mr. T. M. LLEWELLIN, Solicitor, 1703] Llanarth-street, Newport. NEWPORT. MR. J. BOTHOMLEY will SELL BY AUCTION, at No. 8, YORK-PLACE, Stow-hill, Newport, on TUESDAY, the 6th of October, 1857, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, the excellent HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE and other effects of Mrs. Richards, who is leaving the neighbourhood, comprising—Mahogany loo, dining Pembroke, and card tables; horse-hair and cane-seated chairs; couch; easy chair; pier glass mahogany cabinet piano forte; fender and fire-irons; Brussels and Kidderminster carpets; rugs; damask curtains, pole and rings; stair carpets and rods; floor-cloth Arabian and tent bedstead feather and milpuff beds chest of drawers dressing tables and glasses wash-stand and ware electro- plated candlesticks china, glass, and crockery ware, and a variety of culinary utensils and other articles, which may be viewed on the morning of Sale. [1706 TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY. SALE OF PREFERENCE AND CONSOLIDATED STOCK. MESSRS. BARNARD, THOMAS, & CO., will StfiLL BY AUCTION, at the COMMERCIAL SALE-ROOMS, BRISTOL, on MONDAY, the 12th day of OCTOBER. 1857, at Oue for Two o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, the following PREFERENCE and CONSO- LIDATED STOCK in the TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY, viz :— Lot 1— £ 300 Stock in the Taff Vale Railway Co. 2.— £ 30>) of the like Stock „ 3 £ 3 0 of the like Stock 4.— £ 3'I0 of the like Stock 5— £ '260 of the like Stock „ 6.— £ 360 5 per Cent, Consolidated Preference Stock in the same Company. „ 7.— £ 300 4A per Cent. Consolidated Preference Stock in the same Company. 8-— £ 300 of the like Stock 9.— £ 300 of the like Stock 10.— £ 300 of the like Stock „ 11.— £ 160 of the like Stock The above Stock, if desired at the Sale, will be sold in Lots of £100 each, to suit the convenience of Purchasers. For further particulars apply to the A uctioneers, or to HENRY BRITTAN & SON, and SAVERY, CLARK, FUSSELL & PRICHARD, Solicitors, Bristol. [1714 SULLY, GLAMORGANSHIRE. Important Unreserved SALE of superior BREEDING EWES, FAT SHEET, HEREFORD CATTLE, HORSES, and PIGS. MESSRS. REYNOLDS & THOMAS have .1. been favoured with instructions from JOHN SPICKETT, Esq., to SELL BY AUCTION, on MONDAY, 5th October, 1857, on the premises at SULLY FARM, situ- ate about seven miles from Cardiff, the whole of the extensive and superior LIVE STOCK comprising- 615 SHEEP. 298 very handsome Breeding Ewes, 94 Fat Wethers, 218 Lambs, 4 pure Cotswold Rams, 1 Leicester ditto. 57 Head of Pure-bred HEREFORD CATTLE. 30 Fat Oxen, four-years old, 6 superior Milch Cows, 5 three-years old Heifers and Calves, I ditto Heifer, 2 two- years old Heifer. 2 yearling ditto, 3 two-years old steers, 3 yearling Steers. Eight HORSES. 4 powerful Draught Horses 1 Draught Filly, rising four years old 1 Draught Colt, rising two years old 2 very handsome bay Cobs, about 14 hands, three and four years old, by Wait-a while," a capital match, and very suitable for a small carriage. Fourteen Capital PORKERS. The Auctioneers beg most respectfully to intimate to Breeders, Graziers, and others wishing to purchase pure- bred Hereford Cattle, that this is an excellent opportu- nity for purchasing from one of the oldest established herds of cattle in the county. The Sheep also are very superior, of the Cotswold breed, some of which are a cross between the Cotswold and Lei- cester, and a cross between the Cotswold and Shrop- shire Downs, the Proprietor sparing neither trouble nor expense in procuring the most genuine blood that could be obtained, which cannot fail to give satisfaction to those who may be 80 fortunate as to become purchasers. Refreshments will be provided at Eleven o'clock, and the Sale to commtnce at Twelve precisely. An early attendance wi;l greatly oblige, as the Lots are numerous, aud the whole to be sold in one day, without the least reserve, for ready money. Catalogues may be had on application at the While ^ion Hotel, ardiff; Stamp Office, Bridgend; and at the AUCTIONEERS', Insurance Office Cowbridge. HEREFORDSHIRE. TO 0 P p I c E WOODS. To BE SOLD BY AUCTION, at -L PONTRILAS INN. in the parish of Kentchurch, on FRIDAY, the 9th day of October, 1857, at Twelve o'clock at noon, subject to conditions to be then produced, the FALLAGE of the following COPPICE WOODS, on the Kentchurch Estate, viz :— LOT 1. -The Fallage of the Copes Wood," containing 68a. 2r 30p. 0 LOT 2.-Tbe Fallage of the "Meadows Wood," con- taining 16a lr. lip. N .B.-The whole of the OAK in each Lot will be reserved, and is not intended to be sold. John Williams, the Farm Bailiff, at Kentchurch, will shew the Lots and for further particulars, apply to Mr. WHITE, Estate Agent, Lindors, near Coleford. Just Published, VA FINE LITHOGRAPHIC I E V OF NEWPORT, taken from Maindee, by a first rate London Artist, -comman,iing extensive Views of the Town, the Briscol Channel, and surrounding Mountain Scenery. Price 7s. 6d Plain 10s. 6d. Coloured. PROOFS, 2S. 6d. extra. Published and Sold by HENRY MULLOCK, opposite the Town-ballt Newport, who will supply Frames to suit the view at cost price. [1724 Y *? A PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE MONMOUTHSHIRE. A PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE, under Presidency of COLONEL TYNTE, P.G.M., will be held at the BEAUFORT ARMS HOTEL, Monmouth, on THURSDAY, the 8th of October instant, at 12 o'clock at Noon. A LODGE OF EMERGENCY will be held at the FREEMASON'S HALL, Monmouth, on the same day, and at the same hour, to which the Masonic Fraternity are invited to attend. The BANQUET will take place at the BEAUFORT ARMS HOTEL, at Four o'clock. (5 AND 6 VICT. e. 116, ASD 7 AND 8 VICT. 0 96 IN the Matter of the Petition of THOMAS J AMES, now and ever since the month of u 1855, residing at the Boot Inn, at the Cwm RWU u Cr' the parish of .Aberyetruth, in the counTv nWdach' and within the Dis-rict of this Srf an Grocer, and General Dealer- au Innke«Per> NOTIOE J8, HEREBY GIVEN, that the County Court of Moamouthshrre, at Tredegar, acting in the matter of tbi. PetoUon, will proceed to make a Final Order thereon, at the said Court, off the 28th day of October instant, at One o'clock in thef afternoon precisely, unless cause be I tuan and there shownr to the contrary. THOS. W- J* FORwOOD, Jneolvent'fl Attorney. Bated 1st October 1857. MR. GRIFFITH continues to PREPARE for UNIVERSITIES & GENERAL PURSUITS. Redlands, Bristol. [1713 "I 1 MONEY. T,5,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED on MORTGAGE, in Sums to suit the convenience of Borrowers.-—Apply to PARNELL and BROWN, Solicitors, Bristol. [1687 ink. COLEF^^MONMOUTH^POOL COLEFORD, MONMOUTH. USK, ANDPONTYPOOL RAILWAY. THE Directors require the immediate services of a TRAFFIC and GENERAL MANAGER of the above Line, which is now about to be opened between the Junction with the Newport, Abergavenny, and Here- ford Railway near Pontypool, and the town of Monmouth, a distance of 16 £ miles. Salary, JE200 per annum, with a prospective increase. Applications for the appointment, accompanied by testi- monials as to competency and character, to be addressed to Mr. A. WADDINGTON, the Secretary, at Usk, on or before FRIDAY, the 9th October next. Usk, 30th Sept., 1857. THE INDIAN MUTINIES. RELIEF FUND. AT a Public Meeting held on Thursday Evening, the 24th September, at the Town-hall, Newport, for the purpose of obtaining subscriptions towards alleviating the necessities of our suffering coun- trymen in India, CHARLES LYNE, Esq., Mayor, in the chair, The following resolutions were unanimously adopted — Moved by the HIGH SHERIFF, Seconded by the Rev. J. T. WRENFORD, That this meeting regards with grief and horror the atrocities which have marked the Indian mutiny. Moved by the Rev. EDWARD HAWKINS, Seconded by Alderman W. EVANS, That, feeling for the sufferings which have been thus brought upon numerous families and individuals, this meeting recommends that subscription lists be set on foot in the borough of Newport and its neighbourhood, in furtherance of the fund proposed to be raised for their relief." Moved by Mr. PARTRIDGE, Seconded by Mr. PHILLIPS, That the following gentlemen be appointed a commit- tee to carry out the above object, with power to add to their number, and that Thos. Gratrex, Esq., be appointed treasurer The MAYOR I Rev. W. AITCHISON T. GRATREX, Esq. Rev. T. GILLMAN O. MORGAN, Esq. R. F. WOOLLETT, Esq. Rev. E. HAWKINS S CAMPBELL, Esq. Rev. J. T. WRENFORD Rev. W. FEETHAM W. EVANS, Esq. CHAS. PROTHERO, Esq. J. J. CORDES, Esq. W.S.CARTWRIGHT.Esq J. C. LEE, Esq. THOS. POWELL, Esq. THOS. CORDES, Esq. C. B. Fox, Esq. S. HOMFRAY, Esq. G. GETHING, Esq. Rev. D. CAVALLI It was also moved by the HIGH SHERIFF, seconded, and carried unanimously, That the cordial thanks of this meeting be presented to the Mayor, Charles Lyne, Esq., for his kindness in presiding upon the present occasion." A HOUSE-TO-HOUSE COLLECTION will take place in Newport on MONDAY next, the 5th inst. MUTINY IN INDIA. To S. D. JENKINS, Esq., Mayor of Cardiff. WE, the undersigned, hereby request that you will call a PUBLIC MEETING of the In- habitants of Cardiff and its Neighbourhood, to express our sympathy for the suffering of our fellow countrymen, by the Mutiny and Atrocities in India, and to adopt measures to aid the National Fund for their relief. T. STACEY F. DORNFORD CHARLES C. WILLIAMS JOHN LLOYD W. LEIGH MORGAN D. W. JONES C. VACHELL J. R. SMITH E. VIGIS GEORGE SMART ROBERT T. VERRALL JAMES WARE EDWARD EVANS LEWIS DAVIS C. R VACHELL SULLY & STOWE E. P. RICHARDS F. P CARREL H. JONES EVANS GEORGE FISHER DAVID BROWN R. STEWART,N.P. Bank EDWARD KENWAY FRED. JAS. WILCOCKS W. T. FDWARDS J. W. FLINT I R. W. WILLIAMS JOHN OWEN CLEMENT LUCAS HENRY WEBBER W. B. WATKINS J. S BATCHELOR THOMAS EDW. HEATH CHARLES W. AUSTIN MONTAGUE GROVER H. COUSINS GEORGE SALMON WM. LUKE EVANS < R. CORY & SONS MICHELB STTINA. In compliance with the above Requisition, I hereby convene a PUBLIC MEETING, to be held for the above purposes, at the NEW TOWN-HALL, on MONDAY, October 5th, 1857, at Two o'clock in the afternoon. S. D. JENKINS, Mayor. Cardiff, September 30ih, 1^57.

f. — TO CORRESPONDENTS. The Gilwern Police."—We must decline to insert any The Gilwern Police."—We must decline to insert any further correspondence on this topic. A.S.Received. "A Member of the Committee."—We last week in- tended to insert your communication, but could not find room for it. Upon re-considering it, remembering that the facts were fully set forth in our columns some time since by the Secretary, and being of opinion that no good can possibly arise from re-opening the ques- tion, we think it better to withhold it.

THE Peace with which Europe had been blessed for forty years, had induced a great majority of Englishmen to believe that the civilised portion of mankind, at least, had been awakened to the folly and iniquity of war. This plea- sing dream was, however, rudely dispelled by the echoes of Russian cannon on the banks of the Danube, and the protracted struggle before the formidable earthworks of Sebastopol gave the present generation some idea of the state of excitement and anxiety amidst which their fathers passed some twenty years of the Napoleonic period, when the tide of devastation and bloodshed rolled from the shores of the broad Atlantic across the Rhine, the Danube, and the Vistula, only to meet with its first check before the burning towers of Moscow. But there is, so far, a wide distinction between the times of our forefathers and our own During the contest with the Czar, our sympa-. thies were painfully excited for the brave men who, exposed to the inclemencies of wiuter on the bleak Crimean heights, were, with heroic resolution, maintaining the cause of European freedom in the face of difficulties almost unpa- rallelled. At the present moment our sympathies are, if possible, still more painfully excited on behalf of our countrymen supporting the honour of their country on the burning plains of Hindostan, in the midst of hardship and pesti- lance, in the face of overwhelming numbers, with, as yet, no support but their own indomi- table resolution to do and dare and suffer, but never surrender. We can, therefore, comprehend the feelings with which our fathers, in the days when steam and electricity were unknown, awaited news from English armies fighting bravely on the far coasts of Egypt, or amid the Pyrenees. But they had at one period of the mighty struggle a cause of anxiety and interest nearer our doors, in the threatened invasion of the first Napoleon, who covered the heights of Boulogne with masses of armed men, destined, as it was believed, to carry fire and sword through the hitherto peaceful valleys of England. We are, happily, free from such a cause of un- easiness but without wishing to assume the cha. racter of alarmists, we feel it our duty to point out the fact that we are very differently situated in one respect. There can be but little doubt that the difficulty of transporting a large army across the channel alone prevented the Victor of Marengo and Austerlitz from making the experiment of an invasion. If, in his day, steamships capable of conveying thousands of armed men, in the face of wind and tide, had been in existence, there can be but little doubt that there would have been battle-fields in Hampshire or Sussex to attract the steps ot the pilgrim in search of scenes of historic interest. We cannot disguise the fact from foreign nations that, for a second time within three years, Britain has been almost denuded of her garrisons, and could with difficulty muster 10,000 regular soldiers to meet an invading foe. We would not wish to depreciate the utility of the Militia force, but the practice rendered unavoidable of recruiting the regi- ments of the line from its ranks, sadly militates against its efficiency if called upon to take the field. At the same time, we believe that the remedy may be found without doubling our income-tax, and without crippling our national industry, by withdrawing large bodies of men from their ordinary occupations. We feel con- fidently assured that if the Government would but encourage the existing disposition to form Volunteer Rifle Corps throughout the country, ey cou d call into existence a National Army sUffiCIently formidable to check ambititious designs on the part of any power in Europe, or in the world. If our able-bodied middle- classes and respectable artisans were but well armed with the formidable JEnfield Rifle, and regularly trained to handle it with effect, we could spare every soldier in the British Army for foreign service, and rest secure from any. alarm at home. The patriotic spirit of our countrymen only needs direction and encou- ragement, and the obstacles (of no great magni- tude) will easily be overcome. A few hours devoted to target practice in the summer morn- ings, and an occasional day devoted to drilling in bodies, would render the young men of Britain equal to the honourable task of pro- tecting their own hearths and homes from desecration. The feeling of national security would not be the only advantage, for we feel assured that a spirit of manly brotherhood would arise among men banded together for the defence of all that can be most dear and sacred to them, and the chivalrous spirit arising from such exercises would supply a formidable counterpoise to the present struggle for gain which, in the present day, threatens to contami- nate all the sources of our national greatness, and utterly to destroy that social confidence which has hitherto been an Englisman's proudest boast.