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TOWN-HALL NEWPORT.—FRIDAY.
TOWN-HALL NEWPORT.—FRIDAY. BOROUGH POLtCE. [Before the Mayor, H. SHEPPARD, Esq., and E. J. PHILLIPS, Esq.] William O'Brien, Timothy R arden, and John Silk, three seamen, were charged with assaultinJ P.C. Frank- lin. The prisoners assailed the officer with their drawn knive3. Fined 20s. each and costs, or one month's imprisonment. Mr. Ambrose Wilde, summoned by the Inspector for allowing a nuisanc to exist on his premises in Llanarth- street, was fined 8s., including costs. Sarah Ann Tu:ner, in custody f.r being a disorderly prostitute, was discharged. Andrew Joy and Eliza Harris were charged with stealing a flannel shirt, the property of Mrs. Barns. Joy was committed for twenty-one days, but Harris was discharged. Thomas T. Davies was summoned for obstructing Cardiff-road, by leaving upon it a wagon of hay. Adjourned. John Emery, of Baneswell, was summoned for as- saulting his wife, but at the request of complainant the cast was allowed to be settled out of court. Elizabeth Morton and Sarah Hughes, brought up on I remand, charged with uttering counterfeit coin, were committed for trial at the sessions. COUNTY POLICE.—SATURDAY. [Before J. Lawis and TOM LL. BREWER, Esqrs.] Ann Millard, married woman, was charged with steal- ing a flannel apron, Value 4s. 61. Defendant denied stealing the apron, but said she picked it up by the side of a wail. The magistrates thought the case suspicious, but discharged her. James Jenkins was charged with deserting his wife, and allowing her to become chargeable to the parish of Risca. The wife said that defendant had left her about seven months. She had four children, and had been allowed four shillings a-week for five weeks. For ano- L ther fortnight she had half-a-crown allowed Ler. Dj- fendant said he had sent hi3 wife money as long as he could, but work was very bad. The parish officer said defendant had deserted his wile before. Two certificates were produced to show that Jenkins had taken houses at Cwmtillery, where he was at work as a collier, but his wife refused to go with him. He now offered tnke her back, and the case was adjourned to enable him to do so. BOROUGH i'OLICE.—MONDAY. [Magistrates: HEXIV? SHEPPARD, Esq., Mayor, Alder- man Ev. and L. A. I-lo-IFRAY, Esq.] Thomas Thompson Davies was charged with causing an obstruction on the Cardiff-road, by allowing a waggon load of hay to remain there all night. Defendant said the waggon had been left there by his servant without his permission or knowledge.— Cautioned and ordered to pay the costs. William Bunn pleaded guilty to the charge of being found drunk and incapable, at the Canal-side, on Sunday night. Fined .5s. and costs—Martha Griffiths, for being drunk and disorderly on Sunday, was sent to the House of Correc, on for one month, with hard labour.—Jere- miah M'Carthy, of Ebbw Vale, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Sunday, in Mill-parade. Fined 5s. and costs, or seven days' imprisonment with hard labour.—Charles Ciane, of Risca, for being found drunk on Saturday, was fined -5s. and costs. John Rodnige, for assaulting his wife, was ordered to pay the costs, and was bound over to keep the peace for six months. Michael Connor appeared to answer a charge of having assaulted Jane Jones. Bound over to keep the peace. Thomas Williams, chimney-sweep, was charged by the Inspector with causing an obstruction on the foot- path at Stow-hill, by loading soot into a waggon. The magistrates said the defendant ought to have used sacks < for the removal of the soot. He promised to do so in future, and the case was discharged on the payment of £ costs. STEALING COAL. — George Bennett was charged with 1 stealing a lump of coai, weighing 1 cwt., the property E oftheTredegarIronCompiny. P.C. 23 saw the pri- soner take the coal from a truck on the Tredegar Wharf, £ followed him to the Lous-, and apprehended him with the coal in his possession. Prisoner told the officer that Mr. Homfray had given him permission to take as much coal as he required. Mr. Richard Ion was called to prove the coal on the Tredegar Wharf was the property of the Tredegar Iron Company. Prisoner had been m- ployed by the company more than thirty years, but he d f no right to take the coal, nor had he ever received per- f mission to take whatever he required for his own use up to the present time the prisoner had borne a most J excellent character LI his defence, the prisoner said he had picked up the coal on the road, and had never taken an ounce from the wharf in his life. Sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment in the House of Correction. L [Mr. Ho mfray took no part in the hearing of this case]. ROBBERY AND ASSAULT IN DOCK-STRKBT, —Eii- t aabe h Rees was charged with assaulting and robbing J Charles Huess, a mechanic in the employ of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company. Prose- cutor stated that on Friday night last, between nine and ten o'clock, he was passing through Dock-street, and { when near Mr. Powell's office a man came and seized him from behind, holding him ftst by the arms, and c placing bis knee to his back at the same the prisoner j came and stood in front of him, rifled his pockets, and took away 9s. 6J.; the man held him dlliin the whole 1 of the time as soon as be was released, the prosecutor turned round to look at the man, hut found he had run Ij away to some distance; the woman also made iff, but i prosecutor pursued and caught her about fifty yards from j r the place where he had been robbed there was no one J j else in the street at the time. Prisoner was given into ( the custody of P.C. Franklin, who conveyed her to the ] police-station, where he searched her and found upon i her threepence only, but she dropped a handkerchief, which prosecutor identified as his property. Tiia pri- aoner, who has recently suffered a period of four years' penal servitude for rubbery, was committed for trial at the sessions. CHARGE OF STEALING TIMBER.—George Pitts was s charged with stealing four pieces of plank and other timber, the property uf Mr. Phillips, contractor for the drainage works. Prisoner was employed by one »f the sub*c infractors of t.ie works, aa-i it is supposed ae was in the habit of taking portions of the 'imb.:r use in the work, for he took sum-- to a public house at IV, and other pieces it was said he had sold. He was appre- hended by P.C. Franklin, who told him the char,o. and the prisoner said, Us all right; I suppose I s rail get a month for it." Mr. Pnillips stated that altogether. about £ 150 or X200 worth of tinber ha l been stolen from the drainage works. In Lis defence the prisoner called a man n'lmd Puller:, employed on the drainage works, to prove that he had requested the prisoner to take care of them until he came that way again. Two other men heard what passed, and saw the prisoner taki g the timber away. Witness authorised prismer to take the timber away because he thought it would be safe in his possession. In answer to the Bench, Mr. Pnillips stated that the witness had no authority to give the prisoner the timber, even to take care of it. Tile magistrates obssrved that the statement of Pullen cleared the prisoner of the charge brought against him, and he must be discharged. WEDN»;DAY. [Before HENRY SHEPPARD, Esq., Mayor, GEORGE GETHING, Esq and Alderman HOMFRAY.] Domiuick Bordessa again appeared to the summons of Daniel Jones for pilotage dues. The particulars were given in last Wednesday's police report. Mr. Stringer, of Cardiff, attended as a witness for the defendant, and his evidence acquitted him of acting as agent. The matter was consequently dismissed. Bowen was changed with assaulting George MaHey. The parties belong to a coaster, hailing from Barrow. Defendant was fined os., or seven days' i imprisonment. R bert Curry, master of the William Campbell, did not appear to a summons preferred against him by George Jones for £ 1 Os. -±3. wages. An order was made for the amount claimed. Ellen Curnew war remanded upon a charge of stealing a letter, belonging to James Murrough. Sarah Ann King was charged with assaulting Sop.na Linton. Defendant was bound over to keep the peace tor six months. An order was madt1 upon Robert Fou"&es to pay Edward Jones £ 5 lis. 51. Bridget Bell, a disorderly girl, was sent to prison for ft month. Ev.m Prosser was summoned for X2 17s. 6,1. Buard of Health, and 19s. 21. drainage ratt's. lie did not appe ir. An order to pay was made. Johannes Liedervan was charged with stealing a coat, belonging to Willi tm Anthony. The men lodged at tLe King William. On Monday the coat was missed, and afterwards found pledged at Mr. Druiff's. The prisoner then acknowledged the theft. Six we'.ks' hard labour, at Usk. A DAUGHTER CHARGED WITH ROBBSRY BY HER MOTHER —Mary Ann Carey was charged with stealing a pair of bools ar)," other articles, the property of her mother, Mary Carey. The mother, who, in answer to the Bench, expressed her determination to press the charge, stated that she lived in Castle-street, Pillgwenlly about six months ago, the prisoner, who since the death of her father, had been lodging with the pr.Jaecutnx,- left home and went to a brothel in Speedwell-street; she was induced to return home, but again went to Speedwell-street on Sunday she was apprehended this morning with the Loots on her feet, but the other things, were not forthcoming. In answer to the magistrates, the mother said she had sever il times lent the boots to the prisoner, who was discharged, with a recommenda- tion from the Bench to return to her home, and behave better in future.
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To show the enthusiasm which the approaching Burns centenary celebratiou is awakening in America, an ap- plication was recently received from the secretary of the Boston Burns' Club, for a haggis, to be made at U the Cottage," and to grace the table at the festive demonstration in that city.
NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL.
NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the members sitting as the Watch Committee and Board of Health, was held on Tuesday. Present: Henry Sheppard, Esq., Mayor, in the chair; Aldermen Latch, Homfray, Edwards, and Burton and Messrs. Moore, llynflman, G. W. Jones, Townsend, Brown, Knapp, J. Davies, Graham, and Morgan. WATCH COMMITTEE. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mr. Handy. Superintendent Huxtable read his report of the appre- hensions made by the police, and the adjudications by the magistrates. The receipts in the month amounted to L32 185. 2d.; disbursements, X14 balance, XIS 18s. 2d. A letter of resignation from P.C. Simways was laid before the committee. C INTRACT FOR COAL. Tenders were received from Mr, Bryant, Cwm red ash coal, lis. 3d. per ton Messrs. Graham, lis. 8d,; Edward Thomas and Co., lis. 5d.; Mr. Wightman, Blaendare coal, lis. 3d. Mr. Farmer, red ash, lls. 6d. Messrs. L!ryd and Barfoot, lls. 9d. Mr. Jones moved the acceptance of the first-named tender. Alderman Latch considered economy would be best consulted by accepting the highest tender. lIe proposed that Messrs, Lloyd and B^rfoot's tender be taken. Mr. Moore seconded the motion of Mr. Jones, and it was agreed to. POOR RATES. A letter was read from Mr. Powell, collector of poor- rates for the borough, to the effect that CI50 had b"en paid into the bank, and that the balance wouid shortly be deposited. THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY. A letter from the company as to the repairs to be effected in the portion of the Town-hall occupied by them was referred to the Suiveyor. THE PROPOSED MID-DAY MAIL. In reply to Alderman Latch, The Mayor said the Town Clerk was in correspondence with the Town Cieik of Cardiff in anticipation of the production of a joint memorial. BOARD OF HEALTH. -Mr. Handy rea l the minutes of the last meeting. The Collector reported that he had paid in upon the general rate £ 513, leaving £ 723; and upon the drainage rate £.52, leaving a balance of £ 269. COMPLAINT AGAINST THE COLLECTOR. The Mayor read a communication received by him from Mrs. Booth, of the George Hotel, to the effect that she had been insulted by the collector, and was desirous of stating the facts to the Board. She was called into the r"om. Her detail of the circumstances amounted to this:—On the 8th of January, Mr. Lewis was at her house and having had some brandy, left, returning soon after, and saying to her —" How about those houses at Pill ?" She replied that she had nothing to do with them. He said she had. She repeated she had not, add- ding—"I suppos- yon intend to call me: a liar t" He said,—" You are a liar, Madam, and a —- liar." The Collector, in defending himself, said Mrs. Booth was wrong as to the date of the occurrence, which was the 7th of January. Upon two or three occasions he waited upon Mrs. Booth, but she persisted in refusing to pay for a house at Pill. On the (Ly in question he had toree pennyworth of brandy at the George. Mr. Chap- man and Mr. Bowshier were there at the time. lie asked for the money for the house. She denied that it belonged to her. He Said it did. She then exclaimed, Do you mean to call me a liar ? You old devil, I'll squeeze your head off." Mrs. Booth denied this, repeating that Mr. Lewis called her a liar, and a liar. He was very tipsy. On Saturday night he offered to take half half the rate aud say no more about the matter. Mr. Lewis said he was not drunk. As to swearing, he never swore but once in his life. That was when he was a boy, and he had been sorry for it ever since. (Laughter.) Mr. Townsend Of course you neither swear nor drink grog, I suppose ? One is as bad as the other. (Renewed laughter.) The parties then retired. A Idermari Homfray thought the temper of the collector frequently got the better of his discretion. Mr. lownsend considered that the collector was "too fast" ia his dealings with the ratepayers, who had enough to contend with without being submitted to insolence from the collector. MR. Knapp moved that the collector be admonished by the Mayor. This was agreed to. The collector was called in and admonished accordingly. ile agnin attempted to justify himself, but the Board declined to enter further on the matter. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. GENTLEMEN,—In accordance with your instructions I have made an estimate of the cost of relaying and widening the pavement on the east Rille of Commercial-street, from Coru-streer to Llanarth-street, With proper channelling, &c., the cost would be about £175. The drain .ge works being now in an advanced state, I think it would be desirable to make arrangements for the necessary repairs, alterations, cleansing or filling up some of the sewers, which (as I reported) are not included in the present contract. I have prepared a certificate of the amount of work douo by the contractor. Some of the Risca stones procured by order of the board, have been laid down in Commercial-street, near St. Paul's church. I am again trying tar with stones for the roads, the Gas Company having offered it at a cheap rate. Great improvements have been made withing the last few weeks, and are still being carried on by Mr. Homfray, ou the streets of the Tredegar Wharf Company. A large number of men and horses are employed in cleauaing, for- ming, and metalling the mails. I beg to lay before you a letter I have received from the Electric Telegraph Company. "Jan. 18, "ALFSED WILLIAMS." Mr. Moore, referring to the motion of Mr. Jones for widening the pavement from Corn-street to Llanarth- stieet, said his opinion was that other pavoinen- s required to be added to in other parts of the town, and he thought a general system should be resorted to, even if money were borrowed in order to effect it. Mr. G. W. Jones did not object to the pavement being improved generally, but it would be advisable to adopt snne system, which he thought his resolution calculated to advance. Mr. Townsend advocated economy, and objected to borrowing money. He spoke of the paving opposite the British schools being in bad repair. Alderman Homfray could see no objection to the esti- mate being laid before the Board. Mr. Moore contended that the eastern portion of Coii- !Jleh;ial3,rf:er required repair, and that should be attended to in the first place. That on the western side, proposed to bj widened, was as good as any in the town. Mr. Brown said a principle had been laid down that where the inhabitants agreed to pay one half of theexpense towards widening a pavement, the Board would con- tribute the remainder. He agreed in the resolution empowering the carrying out of the recommendation and would be hap;Y to propose a similar one respecting the east side, whenever necessary. Mr. Moore suggested that the latter be mentioned in a resolution, which Mr. Brown accordingly moved in the following form That in case the owners and occupiers of houses agree to the widening of the pavement on the east side of Com- mercial-street, fretn the entrance to Mr. Batcludor's property to the end of the street at the William IV., this Board agrees to contribute one half of the cost thereof." Mr- George W. Jones seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. A cheque'lor £ 520 was ordered to be drawn in favour of the drainage contractor. With reference to the old drains, Mr. Knapp remarked that the subject was an important one, and deserved much consideration. The Surveyor said that in some cases it would be desirable to close the sewers; but, of course, every case would have to be dealt with upon its individual merits. EF-PORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. n GENTLEMEN,—Since my last report I have summoned Mr. Ambrose Wilde for allowing a nuisance upon his pre- mises in Llanarth-street. He was fined 8s., the nuisance haying been removed I have also summoned Thomas W illiams, for causing an obstruction on Stow-hill. He was fined 6-s. 6d. On Saturday, the 9th, on visiting tho slaughter- houses, I found in NO. 7, in the occupation of Mrs. Piper, a sheep which I considered uufit for human food. It had been brought there by Thomas Fletcher. Dr. Woollett's assistant examined it, and pronounced it unfit for fooel. I took possession of it, and summoned Fletcher before the magistrates. He was fined t2 and costs, and the meat was ordered to be destioyed. I have again to call your attention to the filthy state of the streets in the Six-Acre field, the property of Sir Charles Morgan the streets upon the Cae Crook estate, the property of Mr. Jones, of Clytha George-street, and Mellon street, the property of the Tredegar Wharf Com- pany and Winmill-street, and Granville-street, on the Llanarth property. I consider the above streets in their present filthy state dangerous to health. Castle-street, Church-street, and Frederick-street, Pillgwonlly, have been cleansed. I have to report that several parties living on the Cardiff road Lave complainod to me of the nuisance caused by the contractor, Mr. Davies, breaking stones on the -i oad in frout of their houses I consider that the place in which they are now breaking them is much too narrow, as the stones frequently fly against the windows of the bouses, and also cause an obstruction to the traffic passing. The scarlet and typhus fever are still very bad in the town. HENRY WILLIAMS." The various paragraphs were then discussed. Mr. Moore said a contract for the proper stoning of the Six Acres field had been entered into. The Surveyor remarked that a street was contemplated from Station-street to the South Wales Station and he suggested that no other building should be allowed there until some arrangement was come to. The indicated thoroughfare would relieve High-street of a deal ol traffic. The matter was referred to the Bridge Committee. With reference to the streets upon the Cae Crook citato, The Surveyor stated his belief that the owners of the property might be summoned for allowing a nuisance to exist upon it. The Town Clerk said it was the occupiers who were responsible. Mr. Graham observed that in every grant that had been made upon that property upon a ground rent, the purchaser covenanted with the owner of the soil to keep the streets in proper order until taken to by the Board. The Mayor and Alderman Homfray considered that in such a case, the Board ought to call for the proper repair of the streets. Mr. Graham said the Board had been petitioned to put in force their powers, and that doubtless would be the most simple course of proceeding, while to have the whole carried out by one contractor would involve a saving of expense. Mr. Townsend urged the necessity of doing something at once. Mr. Graham observed that a note had been put into his hand, and in reply to it he would state that if the Board carried the required works into effect, he, on the part of the owner, would hold the Board harmless, and would at the same time contribute a portion of the cost to relieve the tenants. The subjoined resolutio was adopted upon the motion of Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Moore The In spector having reported the state of the streets in Cae Crook, ordered that the Surveyor examine and repor. to the next Public Works Comm'E Meeting the works necessary for rendering the streets in a fit state to be taken to by the Board of Health, and the probable expense thereof." Mr. Knapp said the breaking of stones on the Cardiff road was a perfect nuisance, while tar was thrown about in such quantities as to injure carriages. Windows were broken, and persons were frequently struck by the stones. Mr. Graham thought a stop should be put to the stone- breaking, and the throwing about of coal-tar. The path in the locality should also be repaired. While upon the subject, Mr. Graham mentioned the proposed square on the CardifF-road, expressing a wish that the Board should ex'end their sewer (0 accommodate those houses, The Surveyor was, upon the motion of Air. Graham, directed to repoit upon a suitable piece of ground for stone-breaking. MR. Knapp said the pools of water and tar might be done away with by raising the level of the road. The Surveyor said he had directed that to be done. This was cons; dered- sufficient. The matter of the sewer extension was referred to the Public Works Committee. CONNECTION OF PRIVATE DRAINS WITH THE PUBLIC SEWER. The Mayor real A letter from Mr. Lovell, of the Saw Mills, asking for THE written permission of tha Board to connect a private drain with the public sewer. He com- plained of some manholes being useless in consequence of the state of Canal-parade. He stated that he had di. rected the attention of the Surveyor to the matter, but no notice had been taken of the communication. The Surveyor said the letter of Mr. Lovell was an im- pertinent one. The To wn Clerk and some members of the Public Works Commit tee had seen it, and deemed it to be very improper. The Town Clerk remarked that a resolution bad been passed that all communications with the new sewers should be carried into effect by the contractor for the drainage works alone, and that certain prices should be charged. Mr. Townsend believed that any one under the inspec- tion of the Surveyor, had a right, with the consent of the Board, to make the communication, without reference to the contractor. A long discussion ensued, closed by a resolution, moved by Mr. Graham and seconded by Mr. Brown, to the effect that Mr. Lovell be referred to the contractor, who would make the necessary communication at the schedule of prices drawn up. NEW RATE. Alderman Homfray observed that the subject of a new rate would come on for discussion at the next quarterly meeting and, that members might be prepared for the subject, he moved that the collector be ordered to have a new rate of Is. 2d. and Is. 4d. in the pound for the Trede- gar Wharf Co.'a property and the borough respectively, to submit to the next meeting, and a drainage rate of 4d. in the pound. Such a rate would produce a net amount of £ i,-500. The expenditure was estimated at £ 3,880; and a balance would thus be left of between JE600 and £700 towards reducing the balance against the Corporation. Mr. Graham seconded the motion. He was decidedly in favour of but one rate in the year, the amount of labour, &c., to make two, being too much for one man. The practice of making one rate only was pursued in other places, and with.advantage. 1 r. Townsend spoke for retrenchment, and said if he did not see a feeling in that direction prevalent at the quarterly meeting be shon'd certainly move amendments with such an object in view. The motion was agreed to. ESTABLISHMENT OF CABS. Superintendent Huxtable drew the attention of the Board to 'the establishment of cabs in the town by Mr. Strong. Since they had been brought into use, opposi- tion had arisen, tending to the blocking of the thorough- fares, especially in the MarshesToad, at the railway station. The Board possessed the power to make bye- laws fixing the stations of cabs, fares, and other regulations and it was for that purpose he had men- tioned the subject. The Mayor said Mr. Strong had applied to him to grant him a stand but of course he (the Mayor) could do no more than promise him no proceedings should be taken against him before the Board met. Mr. Strong expressed a hope that as he first started cabs in the town he should be protected. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Brown observed that the step taken by Mr. Strong was a very important o-i,, and he was pleased to see it. The establishment of cabs in Cardiff was of recent date Mr. Strong had there started with one or two. At pre- sent there were seventeen or eighteen. Particular attention had been given to the matter by the Town Council of Cardiff, and a code of rules drawn up providing for rates, stations, &c. He (Mr. Brown) suggested that the Town Clerk should write to the Town Clerk of Cardiff, for a copy of such regulations, with the best information he could obtain. A committee might then take the ma'ter into consideration. At the same time he hoped the Board would give the Superintendent direc- tions for affording Mr. Strong every possible assistance. The Superintendent said since the establisbmant of Mr. Strong's cabs, other carriages had made their appearance, as well as omnibuses. Mr. Morgan hoped that while Mr. Strong was pro- tected, the rights of other parties would not be disre- garded. /:> The whole question was referred to the Public Works Committee. The meeting then separate 1.
TREDEGAR.
TREDEGAR. A COXCERT was given in the Town-liall of these works under the patronage of the agents of the iron manufacture on Thursday evening last, which merits a note of approva from the press on more than one account. The principal performers were the brothers Pfeiffer, violins Mr. Caird, pianoforte Mr. Groves, singing master, and two ladies, Mesdames Gould and Whitehead, vocalists. Of the per- formances of the Herrs Pfeiffer we need hardly speak, as they have become so w--ll known in the recent admirable performances of the Messiah as to render any commenda- tions we could give superfluous. The string instruments and voices were well supported by tha fine pianoforte lent by Mr. Gwyune for the occasion. Songs, duets, and glees, intersperse.) with a few instrumental wni'ce.wx, went off a mel"vil!es" and not only was the performance good, but the selection was judicious. If we add that the entertainment came to a close at a reasonable hour, enough will have been said to justify a hope that -,ecular music will assume a position in the evening relaxation of our frien is in this district which it has long attained in towns of similar magnitude among our Saxon neighbours. BEDWELTY SPECIAL SESSIONS. f Before the Rev. E. C. LEIGH and Captain MARSII.1 Frederick Edmonds was charged by David Thomas, of Blackwood, with using threats, of which he felt appre- hensive. Allowed to settle. Daniel Jones and James Daley, of Bedwas, charged by P.C, Richards with maliciously damaging a wall and window, were ordered to pay damages and costs. Mary Sweeny, charged by Johannah Collins, of Bed- was, with a3saulting her in the previous week, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, and in default of payment, was com- mitted to hard labour for twenty-one days. Thomas Evans, butterman, from the agricultural dis- tricts, was charged with forging signatures to several bills, and remanded for a week to allow the production of further evidence. David Llewellin, John Lewis, Lewis Edwards, Zepha- hiah Mills, and John Evans were charged by John Jones, agent of the Cwm Gella Colliery, with abruptly leaving their employ. The charge was withdrawn on condition of the men returning to their work.
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ABERCARN. It having become known that the Rev. R. Parry, Independent minister, was about leaving this place, he having received an unanimous invitation from the Inde- pendent church, at Newmarket, Flintshire, a general desire was felt that some fitting testimonial of the re- spect in which he is held should be given him on his removal. A handsome sum of money was accordingly collected, and several presents were also given Mrs. Parry. Mr. Parry has much endeared himself to the inhabitants of this place. They all heartily wish him success in his new undertaking, although they have lost the services of a valuable and able minister, who had won the esteem and good-will of all classes,
1NEWPORT AND SOUTH WALES CALEDONIAN…
NEWPORT AND SOUTH WALES CALE- DONIAN SOCIETY. The annual dinner in connection with this society, composed, as our readers are aware, of Scotch gentlemen, was held on Friday evening at the King's Head Hotel, in this town. The members on this occasion had the satisfaction of being presided over by their excellent chairman, John Anderson, Esq., of Manchester, whose absence last year was caused by domestic circumstances. It would be impossible to excel the genial and effective manner in which this gentleman discharges the responsi- ble duties of his offices, and never was a dinner and social party more skilfully conducted than by him on Friday. Of the arrangements on the part of lIlr. and Mrs. Lloyd, it is only necessary to say that they were all unexception- able, and great care was taken to afford satisfaction to the members in every respect. The following are the names of the gentlemen who were present:—John Anderson, Esq., chairman; Mr. Thomas Ilolines, vice- chairman Mr. T. Wilson, secretary; Mr. Miller (Hud- dersfield), Mr. Griffiths (Stockport), Mr. Little (New- port), Mr. Gardner (Newport), Mr. Hyndman (Newport), Mr. Macintosh (Newport), Mr. James Walker (Newport), Mr. Macintosh (Tredegar), Mr. L. J. Jennings, of the Monmouthshire Merlin, Mr. Spenco (Bradford), Mr. Paterson, of the Star of Gwent, Mr. Annet, (Glasgow), Mr. M'Caughie (London), Mr. Wilson (Bristol), Mr. Currie, Mr. Bell, Mr. Irving, and Mr. J. A. Wallace, Newport; Mr. Reed (Cheltenham), Mr. Stewart (Man- chester), Mr. Lottim.er (London). The party would probably have been larger but for the approaching centenary of Burns, but no number of gen- tlemen could have spent a more agreeable evening thm did the members of the Caledonian Society last week. The secretary, Mr. T. Wilson, spared no effort to render the proceedings successful, as in former years, and in these exertions he was greatly assisted by Mr. Hyndman and other old members of the society. The list of toasts was rather large, and in accordance with the custom which has been usualiy observed, we shall attempt to give a brief outline of them, for the benefit of those persons who take an interest in the Society, but who were unable to be present at the meeting. The Chairman commenced the list by craving a bumper to the health of Her Majesty the Qieen. He observed that it would be difficult for him to point out any new feature in a character so consistently beautiful; but since he last had the pleasure of meeting them, an offshoot of the Royal Famiiy had been settled on the soil of Prussia. (Cheers.) That event would, he hoped, assist them, in their task of endeavouring, by God's blessing, to spread Christianity and commerce throughout the world-a task with which the Queen ha i so deep a sympathy. (Cheers.) After the toast had been drank, the company joined in the National Anthem, the Chairman singing the solo3. The healths of Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family, were then successively drank. The Chairman gave the Army an,l Navy." Mr. James Walker replying for the one, and Mr. Wilson, of Bristol, for the otlier. The Chairman next gave the Caledonian Society," observing that for nearly twenty years it had been' in existence, and if there were not so many present then as on former occasions, the fact was attributable to the "coming event" of the Burns centenary. On that even- ing a phalanx of talent would doubtless assemble; but he trusted the Caledonian Society would always con- tinue to bring together many Scotchmen in that room. (Cheers.) The toast was received with loud cheers. Mr. T. Wilson, the secretary, returned thanks, sncl expressed his gratification at the gathering of gentlemen then in the room. The Caledonian Society was his hobby, and he would do his utmost to serve it. (Cheers ) He referred to the advantage which would be derived by young Scotchmen on their joining the society, and pointed out the opportunity it presented for meeting each other in a cheerful and unfettered manner. (Cheers.) Song, Mr. Annet—" The Englishman." The Vice-Chairman gave the "Land o'Cakes," anl the toast was drank by the company. Mr. Wilson proposed the toast of "Ireland," and d- verted in an interesting speech to the improved prospect before that country.—Drank with cheers. Sùng- Mr. Wilson. Mr. Carey proposed The land we live in." (Cheers.) The toast having been warmly received, The Chairman sung" Simon the Cellarer." Mr. Hyndman gave "The Iron and Coal Trades," and expressed a hope that an improvement in both would shortly be experienced. (Cheers.) He saw by the papers that a favourable change had taken place, and trusted the same fact would continue to be reported. (Cheers.) Song,—Mr. Stewart, "The Pope he leads a happy life." Mr. Gardner gave Civil and Religious Liberty," in a forcible and effective speech. Scotch song-ilir. Ar.net. Mr. Miller proposed The agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing interest of Great Britain." (Cheers.) He referred to the vast importance of those interests, and showed that without them society could not exist. The rise of each had been gradual and constant progress was still being made. Each materially aided the other, and he was quite sure they would all fed that the toast he had given embraced subjects of the utmost importance to the whole nation. (Cheers.) Mr. Ball—" Scotch song." Mr. Spence proposed The Ladies," and expressed an opinion that the presence of the fair sex at the dinners of the Caledonian Society would add much to the pleasure of the members. (Hear, hear.) Song—Mr. Reed. Mr. L. J. Jennings proposed "Tha Memory of Burns," and dwelt on the life and works of that distinguished poet. The toast having been drank, a Scotch song was given by agentleman in the room. Song by the Chairman. Mr. Patterson proposed the "Literature of Scotland," and the toast was dilly responded to. Recitation—Mr. J. A. Wallace, "The Genera! The Vice-Chairman proposed the Health of the Chairman," and said that on the present as on all former occasions Mr. Anderson had conducted the proceedings in a most perfect manner. (Cheers.) It would be im- possible to have a chairman who fulfilled his duties better, and he was sure they all felt deeply obliged to him for his kindness in presiding. (Cheers.) The toast having been most enthusiastically drank, The Chairman returned thanks in a graceful speech, and propssed the health of the Vice-Ciiairman, whom he was happy to see taking an active part in the affairs of the Society. (Cheers ) Song—Mr, Keed. Mr. Miller gave the health of an absent frienJ, Mr. Bastow," and paid that gentleman several warm compli- ments. The toast was cordially drank. Mr. Hyndman proposed the toast of The Officers of the Society," which was duly received and acknow- ledged. Welsh Song—Mr. Macintosh. Scotch ong-The Chairman. A number of other toasts were given and responded to, among others, "The Town and Trade of Newport," responded to by Mr. Hytidrnan "The Press," by Mr. Annet Host and Hostess," by Mr. Hyndman, the Chairman returning thanks; the Absent Members;" and finally, To our next merry meeting." A variety of songs not mentioned above were also sung, the con- cluding piece being Auld Lang Syne," in which the company joined standing up. We should add that several of the speakers took occa- sion to express their admiration of the manner in which IL the Chairman presided, and passed deserved euiogiums on his tact and address. The host and hostess' were also strongly commended for the liberality and attention with which they always treated the Society.
ABERGAVENNY.
ABERGAVENNY. TUESDAY'S MARKET. The state of the weather inter- fered much with trade, the rain falling nearly the whole of the day. The quotation of wheat this woek is 40s. 10d., and barley 37s. 7d., per imperial quarter. On Sunday night some vagabonds pud a visit to the farm-yard of Mr. John Jenkins, of the Great BLMIFOED Llanvetherine, where they killed and carried away three geese. In the course of the week they paid a visit to Mr. Jones, of the Little Farm, and next neighbour to Nlr. Jenkins, from whence they took two geese. The police are engaged in search of the depredators, and from tie foot-prints left behind, little doubts rest that both offences were committed by the same person. MELANCHOLY CASE OF SELF POISOXING. A lengthened inquiry took place lilst week at the Join, Counties LaTiatic Asylnm, before MR. Thomas IIughest coroner, and a respectable jury, Mr. J. H. Conwav foreman, touching the death of Eliza, wife of Samuel Davies of Bewetl-straet, flor ford.-Samuct Davies, of Bewell-street, Hereford, said The deceased was 39 years of age ber general health had been bad for about two years for the last twelve months she has kept her bed for about four weeks I have observed a peculiarity in her manner which led ms to think her mind was affocted she had frequently toid me she was tired of her life and would destroy herself; a month last Wednesfay she hung herself with a string of my apron an.} a leathern strap to a beam in the back-kitchen I took her dln-n immediately at the time she made the attempt two medical gentlemen suggested to me the propriety of sending her to an asylum I did not send ber because she was univiliiog to go; she begged and prayed me not to send her, and she would never make a similar attempt; on the morning of the sixth of this month, my daughter told me she tried to get some copperas and oxalic acid from the till in my workshop I then determined to send her to this asylum I obtained a medical certificate, ;,nd sent her here in charge of Mr. LEW, relieving officer, and the nurse from the Hereford Workhouse before she left home I observed her attempt to throw something into her mouth I instantly forced her mouth open, and a farthing dropped out; she was very averse to leave home until after the attempt to throw something into her mouth she then said you may take me as soon as you like."—This witness's evidence was corroborated by his son and daughter.—Elizabeth White, v. ho gave her evidence in a very prevaricatory manner, and who was severely censured by the coroner, said: I am nurse at the Hereford Union Workhouse; I accompanied the de- ceased with the relieving officer on the 6th instant, to this asylum; we travelled by omnibus to the Hereford station, and from thence to Abergavenny in a thiid-class carriage the deceased began to vomit as soon as she got into the omnibus at her own house, and she con inued vomiting the whole of the way, ejecting green and wilite stuff; I asked her what made her vomit, but she would not answer she walked from the Abergavenny stati >n to the asylum (a distance of three-quarters of a mil-), with the assistance of the relieving-officer and myself; we had great difficulty in getting her almg my b lief is, she was not in a fit state to walk so far; sre vomi EL on the way from the station to the asylum, bu not s) mucn as before.- The conduct of this witn ss, both fO the manner in which she fenced at the QUESTIONS put to her by the corontr, and for her unfeeling condu ot in allowing the poor creature, who had been b'-d-iidden for 12 months, and who, in ad lition to which, h .d for six weeks been suffering fiom great mental d pression, to walk so great a distance without r monstra'ing with the relieving officer, was severely reprehendt d by t) e Coroner. She endeavoured to doft-nd himse f from the charge of inhumanity, by saying that the business was new to her, and that she only aceom^an ed the re- lieving officer.—Mr. William was next called. He said he had been relieving officer for about 23 ye Irs. —His conduct in allowing a poor creature who bad been so afflicted and was in such an exhausted state as ac- cording to his own showing, to need o be literally carried along by himself and the witness Whi e, was cen- suree by the Coroner as unfeeling and excessively cruel. I he Coroner said it was always to him an unpleasant duty to condemn a public officer for neglecting his duty but, as a sworn officer of the Crown, whose duty U was to protect the lives of his fellow-creatures, he could not allow such culpable conduct to pass unobserved, and he should certainly report the proceedings of the relieving officer and nurse to the Hereford Board of Guardians, as he felt th It the life of the poor wom HI HAD been joopar- dised by the fatiguing walk she was ojmpelled to under- go. lie,, therefore, refused to swear the elievin^-officer or to take his evidence.—Mr. Lewis stated that it bad always been his wish to avoid anything like cruelty or unkindness to the paupers entrusted to his charge, and that in this instance he could not get the omnibus con- ductor or the driver of a fly which he saw at the station to allow them the use of their vehicles, and that be believed the woman strong enough to walk the distance. —The Coroner told him he could nr t accept this as an excuse, as he could have obtained a fly or OTH^R convey- ance in the town at a trifling cost for sending for it, and it was his duty to have done so.- Ilr. Eiiiies _tv -r- ton Steele, surgeon, said I have examined the body of the deceased by direction of the Coroiler the external appearances were those of an emaciated female of about 4 years of age; the skin was deeply tinged from bile in the blood no signs of outward injury or other appearance of an unusual kind presented itself; I opened the body and examined every internal structure of it. and found signs of old standing disease in several of the organs, but not such as would account f r death, except in the stomach, and there I observed marked evidence of reecnt inflammation extending over the whole of the internal surface, and at the most de- pending part a large patch of ulceration covered by sloughing membrane the nature of this ulceration and slough is different from that ordinarily formed in natural disease of the stomach, and appeared to me to have been caused by the immediate effect of some powerful corro- sive substance; the appearance I describe in the stomach might have been caused by oxalic acid, but more probably by a corrosive substance swallowed in the mass; she became jaundiced on Saturday, the 8th, and died on the 9th.—The jury, after a short consultation, returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased had died from the effects of swallowing a quanti'y of copperas, administered by herself whilst in au unsouud state of minJ. The jury at the same time expressed their unanimous concurrence in the remarks of the coroner as to the conduct of Mr. Lewis, the relieving officer of the Hereford Union, in this matter. It is but justice to the husband and family of the unfortunate deceased to publish the subjoined note in the'handwriting of the deceased, which was found wrapped in her chemise on the day of the attempt to hang herself:— I do this on my own account, not from any unkindness on my husband's part, or any one EBE but I am tired of living. "ELIZA DAVIES, Bewell-3treet."
BRECON.
BRECON. H e mucii regreat to learn that our esteemed represen- tative, Mr. Godfrey Charles Morgan, (although slowly recovering) is still suffering from the effects of his late attack of illness. We trust, however, that lie be sufficiently recovered to take his seat at the opening of parliament on the 3rd proximo. REBUILDING or SAINT DAVID'S CHURCH, Barco-N. —The long looked for event of laying the foundation stone of this intended new church took place on Tuesday last, the 18th instant, in the presence of nearly two hundred spectators. The stone was laid by Colonel Pearce, K. II., of Ffrwdgrech, to whose liberality and that of Mrs. Church Pearce, the inhabitants of Saint David's are mainly indebted for this long desired church. The gallant Coloneal delivered a most able and interest- ing address, which was listened to with great attention, on the occasion. Ihe stone was covered with a brass plate, on which were engraved the names of the church- wardens of the parish and the architects. After the ¡ vicar, the Rev. Rees Pri'chard, offered up a prayer, the choir sang tne 100th psalm, when the proceedings ter- minated. ¡ PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAY --[Before W. L. BANKS, Esq., Mayor, Colonel PEAUCR, K.H., and WALTER MAY- UERY, Esq.]—Samuel James was charged by P.C. Jones with being drunk and disorderly. Fined 5s, and costs. —John Prothero, sawyer, was also charged with the same offence, and with committing a nuisance in the public street. After hearing P.C. Jones's statement against the defendnt their worships spoke at some 6 p length on the defendant's behaviour, and cautioned him as to his future conduct. Fined 5s. and costs.
CLYDACH.
CLYDACH. On Wednesday, January the 12th, Jthe annual tea- party was held at the Clydach School-rooms, when 150 children, besides a large number of visitors, partook uf cake and tea, hospitably provided for them tluough the liberality of the Messrs. Powell, ironmasters, at whose expense these schools are entirely supported. The evening passed off very pleasantly, giving general satis- faction to all parties present, and the progress of the children was justly praised. a
PONTYPOOL.
PONTYPOOL. TEMPERANCE.. Effjits are being made to spread this callSJ in our neighbourhood. tea meeting was held at Air tit wards s Te-nperance Rooms, ou the night of Wed- nesday last, for the benefit of the Band of Hope drum and tne tun and was very numerously attended. The tea and its adjuncts were profusely supplied, and together with the geueral arrangemems, gave complete satisfaction to the company. Miss -MONTAGU E Tnis lady gave another of her per- formances of Aniinal-Ma^ne is n, in the Town Hall on the night of Monday last, on behalf of the Reading Room, a handsome amount was returnable for its beneSt- The desire of the public appeare I unabated to witness the represent .Uons, amongst which were introduced some fresh novelties on the evening in question, which seemed to increase the wonder and excitement of the audience. JSliss Montague has since been pèr orming at Blaenavon. POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY. [Before CHAHLES fl. WILLIAMS and F. LEVICK, Esqrs.1 DINGESTOW.— Three mm, named Walford, Bishop-, and Takle, pleaded guilty to leaving the work "f John Harvey, of Dingestow. The defendants said they ran away because their food was insufficient, and not fit to be eaten, and the fire was put ont early in the evening, and other things were done to make them uncomfortable Mr. Harvey denied the allegations as to the victuals. The men, with th" exception of the cheese, subsisted on the same as the family and the cheeao he h id shown to a policeman, who pronounced it to be gouù. They had been ve.y unruly, upsetting the things in the bedroom, j-.ie annua.s up^i the Jarjn were ill treated by them and the.r conduct for some time had been Very bad. In answer to the Bench, the defendants said they would re- turn and_ b, have better for the future. Discharged on paying 5s. costs each. ° BLAENAVON. —John Ivorynà Henry Morgan, charged with leaving the employ of Messrs. Kennard without notice, pleaded guilty, promised to return for the legal time, and were discharged upon payment of costs.—Lewis Davies and D ivid Griffiths were charged with stealing a brass cran", the property of Elizabeth Morris, landlady of the Swan beerhouse. Prosecutrix stated that, on the previous Wednesday the prisoners, with two other men, were drinking in her house, between eight and nine o'clock in the morning. The Cfilne was fixed over the firepUce in the room. She missed it before they left, and inquired of them about it, but they denied all knowledge of the article, and repudiated the theft. Sarah Parry, of P vlldu, stated that on the evening of the jay mentioned the prisoners and another tDan offered to sell the orai e at her father's shop for 10s. James Brown deposed that on Thursday nii-ht he met the prisoners at Blaenavon: Davies gave him the crane, saying it had been stoen by a rnnson, that he wished it returned to the owner, and de- sired witness to give it her; witness handed it to John Clark, who took it to the prosecutrix the prisoners said they knew nothing of the crane further than having had it from the mason. P.C. Morgan apprehended the pri- soners. They said they were very sorry it had happened in their company. The prisoners pleaded it W,¡¡ a drunken spree." They were sent to the House of Cor- rection for six weeks to hard labour. POXTYPOOL.—Divid Cross pleaded guilty to stealing turnips, the property of William Williams, of Periyiheoi. The prisoner was tracked from the turnip field to his by P.S. Wright, who found the turnips, with the tops on, under the Oed. Prosecutor said he had lust alLljt a (Quarter of an acre of turnips, bat could not attribute it to the prisoner. Sentence,, one month's iaiptisonment. GOLYNOS.—-William Harper pleaded guilty to stealing coai, the property of Craws-hay Bailey and others. Cou- stable Burroughs detected the prisoner in the act. Prisoner pleaded that his wife was very ill, having been confined, and the child was dead, and that he had been trying to get some coal for tbe past fortnight, but un- successfully. It appeased, hj-.vever, that the prisoner was iu the employ of the Ebb w Yale Company and not in that of the owners of the coal. The magistrates cau- tioned the prisoner, after which they discharged him, POXTNKWYNYDD.—Miles Davies, who had been sum- moned by Mary Jones as being the father of her illegiti- mate Ciiild, did not appear. P.C. Roberts dep),ied ttiat Davies admitted to him his liability, and promised to pay 2s. weekly..An order for that amount was made. YARTZG. Jemima Morgan, Yictoria Morgan, and Llewellyn Jones, were charged with assaulting John Evans. Complainant said that as he was on the Garn" between 11 and 12 at night, an individual asked to be directed to a place he wished to visit. After he had directed Lira, the same individual returned and said that defendants had ill-treated him. On com- plainant remonstrating with them, Jones said, What are you going to take an Irishman's part ? And as you're a Northmau, here's into you Jones struck him, and the other defendants threw stones at him, which hurt him severely. Complainant added that he also lust his I hat, and had been unable to leave his house for a week in consequence of the ill-treatment he had received. H P.S. Hodder deposed that ou going to Morgan's house, H he first saw Victoria, who stoutly denied all knowledge of the row, but on being further questioned, she ai- mitted having been there, but still said she knew nothing of the missing hat. 0:1 witness saying that he must searell the house, the prisoner said that the hat was in a box up stairs, where it was found. Jemima Morgan admitted having betn in the disturbance, but denied ¡ knowing anything of the bat. Witness then took the prisoners into custody. The female prisoners, as it was H proved, had been placed before the Bench previously, and one of them had ben committed twice or three tunes I from the Court. Piisoners were fined £3 each, or in default to be committed for six weeks to gaol. Jones paid I the fine the others were committed GOITRE.—CharUs Lewis, who, at the previous petty sessions, was charged on the testimony of P.C. Thomas Lewis, with offending aginst bis license, again appeared to the charge. The officer had said that on visiting the house he found seven or mi-lit people there. For the defence, Mr. Green way called Edward Saddler, labou er, Ponlymoile, wuo deposed that on visiting defendant, re- speeting a pony, between 11 and 12 o'clock in the fore- noon 01 Sunday, the 23th December, he day on which the offence was said to have been committed, he asked for a pint of cider, which was refused him. Maria Lewis, daughter of defendant, said that she had the agement of the house. When the policeman callad, there were on the premises two strangers from Tredegar, her uncle, t'.vo of ner cousins, and two lads, who worked for them—one constantly and one occasionally. Some of their people were drinking tea in a room, the door of 114ti nut J.aH\:lleU ua uiy poiiccuiuii iiuu aiuiuu| and one of her cousins was talking to her sister in the cellar, and no cider had been filled to any one from two to five o'clock. In answer to the Bench, the witness said that cider had been iflled for some of the party between one and two o'clock, and again after five o'clock. John Lewis, on being called, gavo corroborative testi- mony. Mr. Greenway said that he had other witnesses to produce, but trusted that their worships would be satisfied that defendant had not been guilty of the offence with which he WAS charged. Saddler had been refused cider during the prohibited hours for selling it, and the inference was, that the other people would also meet wilh a like a refusal. Looiiing tt tie whole Of the evi. dence, Mr. Greenway contended that the company found in the house consisted of a meeting amongst relations, and that the defendant had not been guilty of any offence, rfiiii Beuch were of opinion that the case had been made out, intimating that as it had been proved that amongst the party were two strangers from Trede- gar, it removed the supposition that they came under the class of guests. Defendant had also previously been summoned for a similar offence, and would now be fined 20s., including costs. Mr. Greenway said he was not aware that the defendant had been summoned previously. WAGES CASE.-Robert Edwards, collier, summoned William Edmunds, agent, Cwm y Glyn, for 17s. wages, for getting 17 trams of coal. Complainant had been engaged to work on the road near the works, at 4S. A day, independent of the shilling a tram for the coal. Mr. Greenway appaared for defendant, and cross-examined complainant at length as to the time he commenced, and continued to work, and as to the money he had received, endeavouring to prove that in reality no money was d,le to him. The Bench were also engaged some time in examining tbLQ Account. Eraa Joaes, blacksmith, and
NEWPORT COUNTY COURT.
NEWPORT COUNTY COURT. On Mondaj and Tuesday last, his Honour, J. M. Herbert, Esq., held the monthly court, The cause list comprised—New cases, 250; adjourned, 13; judgment suramoases, 90; and insolvencies, 2. The business was unusualy devoid of interest. A portion of it is de- tailed below Lloyd v. Willvv.ns.—The plaintiff, Mr. John Lloyd, landlord f the King's Head Hotel, sued the defendant, Mr. Benjamin Williams, of the Freemason's Arms, Dock- street, for the sum of X6 O. 7(1. MR. Champ appeared for the plaintiff, and lr. Cathcart for the defendant. The particulars of plaintiff's claim were as fullows :—Hire of fly and pair of horses to Cardiff, 183. j chaff-machine, JE2 2s.; hire of plate and glass, used at a party given by defendant, X3 Os. i lJ. For the defence a set-off of X5 0s. 6d. was put in. Of this sum 6d. was stated to be money lent, AND zC.5 for services rendered by defend- ant in cleaning plate for plaintiff from the 4lh to the 14th January, 1856, ten days, at 10s. per day. The head waiter at the King's Head said he had employed the de- fendant to clean plate at the time mentioned, but had paid him L2 for doing so. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for the full amount. Davis v. B,ttcltelor.-Tho plaintiffs are solicitors of this town. Some years since, leases were prepared by the firm of Birch and Davis, one for a house, at the directions of David Sturley, a similar lease being in- tended to be granted to his lirother, and secondly a lease of the whole property. The defendant was sued having become guarantee for his clients. Mr. II. J. Davis stated his case at some length. The amount of his claim was ten guineas. He had demanded payment se- veral times, but had never received the money. Mr. Batchelor submitted that he had a good defence upon the merits, inasmuch as the documents prepared"by the firm had not all beeu ordered, and the plaictiff had been offered payment for what he had been directed to prepare. The defendant, however, preferred to take an objection on the ground that no signed bill had ever been delivered to him. This was held to be fatal, and a nonsuit was taken by tbe plaintiff, who stated his determination to bring the matter on for re-hearing af the next court. INSOLVENTS.—Thomas Williams, clerk, came up on his first examination, supported by Mr, Catbcart, 4ild ov. posed by Mr. Champ, for Mr. Farr, attorney to Mr Dew. The insolvent was cross-examined at some length by Mr. Champ, as to the assignment of certain property shortly after its purchase to his brother, the facts elicited coinciding with those which have already appeared in the MERLIN. Ultim»tely the petition of the insolvent was dismissed. A judgment summons against him at the suit of Mr. Dew was adjourned. — William Derrett, grocer, of Pillgwenlly, passed his first examination, unop- posed.
RISCA.I
RISCA. REOPENING OF RISCA CHURCH ORGAN.—On Sunday last, special services were performed by the choir of the Risca church, in order to celebrate the reopening of the organ, which has been for some time receiving the skilful attention of Mr. Goddarl, organ builder, Now- pott, and has been enlarged by the addition of a pedal I organ. The choir, with the assistance of a few ladies and gentlemen from Newport, sung Nan' moruing service, ■ —6 J a; •• and King's service in the evening, with portions of the a cathedral service, in a manner that reflected considerable h y credit on the training powers of Mr. G. W. Partridge, d d the organist of the church. The organ was played on a this occasion by Mr. N. G. White, organist, of Tewkcs- t bury Abbey church, Gloucestershire and, although that t gentleman has but recently reco ered from a serious a illness, he presided at the instrument with great abilIty. y Collections were mlde after the services to defray the e expenses incurred by the organ improvements, ard c towards the further improvement of the instrument by f adding a swell organ. In connection with the r, °penmg, a concert was given on Monday evening, in the I } British School-room, to a large and respectable audience e The concert was conducted by Mr. G. W. Partridge, and i a very choice selection of music appeared in the pre)- 1 gramme the performers being Mrs. Whitehead, Mr. < br?,ss\ JI'fes Hile.v- Messrs. N. G. White, Cross, Pollock, Hunter, Whitehead, and Merriman. The powers of memory were wonderfully displayed in the penoimances of Mr. White, who, it was announced would play from memory any chorus from either of the following oratorios: "Messiah," "Last Judgment," "Creation Mount of Olives," "Judah," and "Elijah." He first played in a masterly manner < The heavens are telling," from the Creation," and afterwards in response to a. call from the audience, he played the" Hallelujah Chorus, from the "Messiah," in a masterly style. The lady amateurs went through their parts very well Mrs. Whitehead was in capital voice, and sung with great taste 11 Robert, thou didst gain my love," and another song, both of wnich received encores. Mrs. Cross's fantasias on the. pi mo-forte received deserved applause. On the whole the concert went off remarkably well; and to judge from the numerous encores, to the entire satis- faction of the audience. The proceeds of the conceit will be applied to the same object as the collections at the church.