Monmouthshire Merlin

Apples and Pears for Sale. A QUANTITY of table and Cider Fruit; also a quantity of Ripe Pears. Apply to THOMAS PARRY, Abbey Tintern, near Chepstow. XESSONS IN XNEXXiXiXNERlT 6. DBESS- MASLINC. MISS FRANCIS, 162, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT, INTENDS Giving Instructions in a New and Improved Sys- tem of Cutting, Fitting, and Executing, in the moat finished style, in the above art. For SIX LESSONS, which will be sufficient for a perfect knowledge, ONE POUND. PRACTICE HOURS, FROY 11 TO 4. WIl £ pN'S SCOTTISH ENTERTAINMENTS. MR. "WILSON begs to announce that he will give one of his Entertainments on the SONGS OF SCOTLAND, in the TOWN HALL, NEWPORT, on the Evening of THURSDAY, the 25th SEPT., at Eight o'clock. Pianoforte, Mr. LAND. Tickets and Pragrammes may be had at MR. PRICE'S, Musi- cal Repository; MR. LODER'S, Bookseller; at the KING'S HEAD HOTEL; at the MERLIN OrncE; and at the doors. The Doors will be opened at half-past Seven and the Enter- tainment will terminate about Ten. CHEPSTOW.—Mr. Wilson will give an Entertainment on MONDAY Evening, 15th Sept., at Eight o'clock. NBWPOHT, NANTYGLO 4. TREOEGAB. CYMRO! THE Public are respectfully informed that on MONDAY, SEP- JL TEMBER 1, 1845, the CYMRO, a fast, light, and ele- gant post Coach, commenced running from the Kixo's HEAD HOTEL, Newport, for the above places, passing through Bas- salleg, Risca, Abercarne, Newbridge, Crumlin, Aberbeeg, Blaina, Brynmawr, Beaufort, and Sirhowy, to the TREDEGAR ARMS, Inn, Tredegar Iron Works. ( The CYMRO will leave the King's Head, Hotel, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, and the Tredegar Arms, Tredegar, at Seven o'Clock in the morning. Proprietors, LLOYD, WALKER, and Co. Wholesale Wine and Spirit Business TO BE DISPOSED OF. IN consequence of the Death of MR. WATKIN ROGERS, the business which he carried on in the above line is to be DISPOSED OF. The situation of the premises is most desir- able, being at the corner of Llanarth and Dock-streets, and likely to become the principal thoroughfare to the Docks. The Stock and Fixtu es to be taken at a valuation, with im- mediate possession. For further particulars apply to Mrs. ROGERS, No. 11, Victoria-plaoe, Newport. Newport, 4th September, 1845. PUBLIC NOTICE. REMOVAL. CHARLES DESMOND begs respectfully to inform his Friends and the Public, that he is going to Remove to No. 113, COMMERCIAL-STREET, near St. Paul's Church, and intends opening on SATURDAY, the 13th instant, in the GENERAL GROCERY BUSINESS, where every article will be sold at the London and Bristol Prices, FOR READY MONEY ONLY. The Commercial Coflee Rooms, Circulating Library, and Register Office for Servants, &c. &c. to be carried on as usual. The House and Shop, No. 12, Commercial-street, eligibly situated in the most central part of Newport, TO BE LET with Immediate possession. For particulars, apply to Mr. C. DESMOND, House and Land Agent, or Mr. COLES, Pillgwenlly, OES Y BYD I'R IAITH GYMRAEG. Abergavenny Cymreigyddion Society. THE TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY of this SOCIETY JL will be held in the NEW CYMREIGYDDION HALL, TUDOR- STREET, on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th and 16th instant, CHARLES MORGAN, Esq., M.P., of Ruperra, President. The Hall has recently been erected, and is one of the largest and most commodious Rooms for Public Meetings, in the county: it has been fitted up by the spirited proprietor for this occasion, in a style of elegance suitable to the great importance of the coming Eisteddfod. The Doors to be opened each day at eleven, a.m. Daniels, Hutchinson, and Co.'s Patent Cornwall Manure and Cement To the Agriculturists and Horticulturists of Mon- mouthshire, and every other County that is con- nected with Newport, by land or water. A CARGO of the above is arrived and landing at Commer- I cial Wharf, which will be SOLD by W. H. WILLIAMS, at his Stores, at the KnlO WILLIAM, and at the PRINCE OF WALES RED ASH COAL YARD, near the Salutation, and New Cattle Market, NEWPORT, Monmounthshire. The Analyst's Certificate, and a host of Testimonials from Scotland, Lancashire, and Cornwall, with directions for use to be seen at the Office. The BEST RED ASH COAL for Housekeepers, and DRY WOOD, in Fagots, to light the same, to save candles and drip- ping. Agricultural Produce taken in exchange for Coal or Manure. MERCHANTS' AND BROKERS' OFFICES TO BE LET, SITU ATE within a convenient distance from the Custom House and Banks. Apply to T. B. BATCHELOR, Timber Merchant, Newport. F JITTER MATH TO XJEST. E FIELDS, containing One Hundred and Seventy-four Acres, in PIERCEFIELD RARK. ^J^^IAM TURNER, at the LION LODGE, IBRCEFIEIiD, C HEPSTO*W. Moorbane Farm, Nash, Monmouthshire. O IMPORTANT SALE F 65 Head of Pure-bred Short-horned and Hereford STOCK, HORSES, PIGS, HAY, Sec., at the above Farm, By Mr. H. M. P A RTRI DG E, On TUESDAY, the 16th day of SEPTEMBER, 1845, commencing at Twelve o'clock at Noon precisely. Cards of Particulars may be had on the Premises, or of the Auctioneer, 141, Commercial-street, Newport. NOTICE. Direct Steam Communication between Liverpool and South Wales. THE Public are respectfully informed that the Iron Screw JL Steamer, "TINTERN." CAPT. WALTERS, just launched, and built expressly for the trade, is intended to com- mence plying between LIVERPOOL and NEWPORT, calling at Tenby, in the course of the ensuing Month. This Vessel has been designed and built by Mr. GCPPT, of Bristol, whose high reputation, as a Ship Builder, will be a guarantee for her capability as a desirable conveyance for Goods and Passengers. For particulars of the times of Sailing, and rates of Freight for Goods and Passengers, Apply to DARBY & SIM, Sweeting-street, Liverpool; or to N. B. CALDER, Ebbw Vale, Wharf, Newport. N.B.—The Charges will be Moderate. Liverpool, 1st Sept., 1845. Manor of Wentsland and Bryngwin, in the County of Monmouth. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT a GENERAL COURT BARON, or GREAT I COURT, of the Lady and Lords of the said Manor will be holden at the Dwelling-house of WILLIAM BROUGHALL Innkeeper, called the BRITISH LION, situate at ABERSYCH VN' in the Parish of Trevethin, in the Manor and County aforesaid' on WEDNESDAY, the First Day of OCTOBER next, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon when and where all persons owing suit and service to the said Lady and Lords, or having any bu- siness to transact at the said Court, are desired to attend. j Tif T *° {aci^ate the business of the said Courts, it is requested that instructions for any surrenders or admittances intended to be effected thereat, may be given to the Steward on or before the 24th instant. MAJOR PARKES, -itt i i n n „ Steward of the said Manor. Wentsland Cottage, Sept. 10, 1845. -T [DUTY FREB.J Newport Union. TO BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GROCERS, COAL MER- • CHANTS, &c. PERSONS desirous of CONTRACTING with the Guar- J. dians oi the above Union, for the supply of the under- mentioned Articles, viz.; Beef and Mutton, such as the Salt, per cwt. M aster shall approve, per lb. Tea, per lb. Beef Heads & Shin Bones, each Sugar, per lb. Bread of Seconds, in 41b.loaves Coffee, per lb. Cheese, two-meal, per lb. Candles, per dozen lbs. Oatmeal, per cwt. Soap, best Yellow, per lb. Butter, Salt, per lb. Starch, Blue, per lb Milk, per quart Soda> Jb > r10697fh^hi J V q Coals, per ton. From the 27th day of September instant, to the 25th day of December next, are requested to send in Tenders for such Articles as t ey ay wish to supply on or before Friday, the 26th instant addressed To the Clerk of the Newport Ukon, Newport," (postage free.) r The whole of the Articles must be of good quality, delivered at the Workhouse, free ot expense to thl Union, in such quan- tities as shall from time to time be required, and subject to the approval ot the Board of Guardians. Each Tender must be signed and sealed (marked on the out- side, Tenders for Bread, &c., as the case may be), and patterns or samples of such Articles, as admit of them, be sent to the Workhouse at Newport. The Contractors will be required to find Sureties for the due performance of the Contracts. N.B.—Tenders that are sent in, otherwise than in accordance with the above directions, will not be received. By Order of the Board, W. D. EVANS, Clerk. Newport, September 6th, 1845. BOROUGH OF NEWPORT. Valuable Freehold Property. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the TOWN HALL, on SATURDAY, the 11TH day of OCTOBER next, ALL that Building situate on OLD GREEN, in the above town, for many years used as an ENGINE HOUSE, together with the COOPER'S SHOP adjoining thereto. From" its contiguity to the probable scites of the Stations of the South Wales and the Monmouthshire Railway Companies, and the property lying within a few yards of the Monmouth- shire Canal, it is obvious that there are few more eligible scites for the erection of a \Varehouse or Offices; and when the dif- ficulty of obtaining Freehold Land in Newport is taken into consideration, it is evident that such an opportunity for invest- ment of Capital is seldom offered. For further particulars, apply to the Town Clerk, T. WOOLLETT, Esq., at whose Office Plans of the Premises may be seen. MONMOUTHSHIRE. IMPORTANT SALE OF ELEGANT AND VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Ac., &e., At LLANSAINTFRABD HOUSE, distant Five and a Half Miles from Abergavenny, Ten and a Half from Monmouth, and Five and a Half from Usk. W. MERRICK has thelhonour to announce that he has received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY AUCTION, On the above Premises, on MONDAY, the 29th SEPTEMBER, 1845, and two following Days, THE whole of the modern and choice selection of HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE of E. I. HCTCHINS, Esq., who is leaving the neighbourhood; amongst which will be found a Grand Square Piano-Forte, in a rosewood case, by W. Stoddart & Son, London; a handsome Grey Pony, rising five years old, quiet and temperate, being a perfect lady's horse; a neatly-con- structed Phaeton, with turn-over seat, by Andrus, Southamp- ton: Double and Tandem Harness, in perfect order j Saddles, Bridles, &c. &c. A full description of the above may be had in Catalogues, on the Premises; and of the AUCTIONEER, Cross-street, Aber- gavenny, one week prior to the sale, during which period the Furniture may be seen. Sale to commence each day at Eleven o'Clock. j NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that THOMAS C. SNEYD KYNNERSLEY, Esquire, the Barrister ap- pointed to Revise the List of Persons entitled to Vote in the £ lection of a Member of Parliament for the Borough of Mon- mouth, will, on SATURDAY, the 27th day of SEPTEMBER instant, at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, hold an Open Court, at the KING'S HEAD INN, in the Borough of Newport, in the County of Monmouth (being a place sharing in the Election with the said Borough of Monmouth) for REVISING THE LISTS OF VOTERS in the said Borough of Newport; when and where the Overseers of the Borough of Newport, and of the Parishes of Saint Woollos and Christchurch, and other Parties having business at the said Court, are required to attend. Dated this 10th day of September, 1845. THOS. WOOLLETT, Town Clerk. Chepstow, Forest of Dean, and Glou- cester Junction Railway. A N EXTENSION of this Line is under Survey, to connect CX. it with the heart of the Mineral District of South Wales. The project has been registered, full particulars of which will appear in a few days. WM. PROTHEROE, Secretary. 10, Old Jewry Chambers. Vale of Neath Railway. THE Allotment of Shares in this Railway being now com- I pleted, the Committee of Management desire to expiess their regret that they have been unable to comply so fully as they desired with the applications of parties locally interested, and of holders of shares in the South Wales Railway. The public generally will also accept as an apology, that owing to the unprecedented number of applications, the Com- mittee have been compelled to overlook many of the very highest character and respectability, and of necessity to limit the number of shares in each allotment. F. G. SAUNDERS, Sec. pro tem. 449, West Stand, London, Sept. 8,1845. AT a numerous Meeting of the Inhabitants of Usk and the neighbourhood, convened for the purpose of considering the propriety of establishing a RAILWAY from USK to PONTYPOOL, held at the TOWN HALL, in USK, on THURS- DAY, the 11th day of September, 1845. SIR DIGBY MACKWORTR, BARONET, in the Chair, It was uaaaimously resolved that it would be of very great public advantage that a Railway should be formed between Usk and Pontypool. That the following gentlemen, namely,- Sir Digby Mackworth, Bart. I John Harley, Esq. Iltyd Nicholl, Esq. • William Williams, Esq. Thomas Reece, Esq. I John Shepard, Esq. The Vicar of Usk Mr. Evan Jones, and Edward Harris Phillips, Esq. [ Mr. James Williams, H. Montonnier Hawkins, Esq. j be a committee, with power to add to their number, for the pur- pose of considering the best means of effecting the proposed measure, and tha.t they do report their proceedings and opinion to an adjourned meeting to be held at USK., on Wednesdav, the 24th day of September instant, at One o'clook. Mr. E. H. Phillips having attended this meeting, and stated that the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Railway Com- pany, would undertake to form part of the projected railway, Resolved, that the Committee be requested to receive any proposal that may in the mean time be made by that or any other Company, and report thereon to the adjourned meeting, with the view to its serious consideration and adoption, if ad- visable. Resolved, that these resolutions be signed by the Chairman on behalf of the meeting, and that a copy be forwarded to his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, and to Capel Hanbury Leigh, Esq. and also to be advertised once in each county newspaper. That Mr. Waddington be requested to act as Secretary to the Committee. That the best thanks of the meeting be given to the Chair- man, for his impartial conduct in the chair. DIGBY MACKWORTH, Chairman. WELSH MIDLAND RAILWAY. AT a Meeting of the Gentry, Manufacturers, Traders, and others, of tLe Borough and Neighbourhood of Kidder- minster, in support of the Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley, and Welsh Midland Railways, held this day, at the Lion Hotel, Kidderminster, at which Meeting Deputations from the London and Birmingham Railway Company, and Bir- mingham Canal Company, the Welsh Midland and Trent Valley, and the Midlands and Grand Junction Railway Companies, attended,— THOMAS SIMCOX LEA, Esq.. High Sheriff of the County, in the Chair, Moved by Henry Brinton, Esq., seconded by John Hancocks, Esq., That the proposed Welsh Midland Railway, with its exten- sion through Bewdley and this town, together wth the proposed Birmingham and Stour Valley Railway, aud the Trent Valley [\1 idlands, and Grand Junction Railway, will afford to the town and trade of Kidderminster great facilities of traffic to South Wales, to Birmingham, and to Derby and the North, not hitherto offered to this neighbourhood, and will thereby be of great advantage to the manufactures and trade of Kidder- minster and its neighbourhood. Carried without a dissentient voice. Moved by Frederick Talbot, Esq., seconded by Thomas Lewty, Esq., That this Meeting will give its sanction and best support to the several Railway projects referred to in the last Resolution. Amendment proposed by John Watson, Esq., seconded by George Crump, Esq., That this Meeting does not pledge itself to support the Trent Valley Midland Railway, inasmuch as another project is al- ready before the public, and that the projectors of such Line have not had an opportunity of appearing here in advocacy of their scheme. The Amendment was lost on being put, seven hands only having been held up for it. Original motion put and carried. The Chairman having left the Chair, the same was taken by John Hancocks, Esq. It was moved by R. Scott, Esq., M.P., seconded by John Watson, Esq., That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the High Sheriff for his excellent conduct in the Chair. Kidderminster, Sept. 3rd, 1845. WELSH MIDLAND RAILWAY. AT a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Borough of Bewdley, and of the Landowners of the Neighbourhood, convened bv the Mayor, held this day, at the Guildhall, Bewdley, for the purpose of considering the proposed Birmingham, Wolver- hampton, and Stour Valley Railway, also the proposed Welsh Midland Railway, and the best means of supporting these un- dertakings, and also to take into consideration the intended Railway from the South Staffordshire District, by Walsall and Lichfield, to the Midland Railway at AIrewa", called the Trent Valley, Midlands, and Grand Junction Railway, at which Meeting Deputations from the Birmingham Canal Company, the London and Birmingham Railway Company, the Welsh Midland, and the Trent Valley, and Midland Companies, at- tended,— JOSEPH FARMER, Esq., Mayor, having been called to the Chair, The following Resolutions were passed unanimously:— Moved by W. L. Childe, Esq., and seconded by the Rev. E. W. Ingram, 1. That the proposed Welsh Midland Line of Railway from South Wales, through Leominster, to Bewdley, and thence to Kidderminster, to communicate with the Birmingham, Wolver- hampton, and Stour Valley Railways, and thereby with the Trent Valley, Midland, and Grand Junction Railway, will be conducive to the best interest of the town and neighbourhood of Bewdley. Moved by Slade Baker, Esq., and seconded by James Fryer, Esq., 2. That this Meeting will afford its most strenuous support in favour of the proposed extension of the Welsh Midland Rail- way from Leominster to Kidderminster, and also to the proposed Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley Railway, and the proposed Trent Valley, Midlands, and Grand Junction Railway. Moved by Mr. George Griffith, and seconded by Thomas Sheward Cartwright, Esq., 3. That the Mayor of Bewdley, Sir Thomas Edward Win- nington, Bart., M.P., W. L. Childe, Esq., Slade Baker, Esq., Philip Wodehouse, Esq., W. N. Marcy, Esq, E. Prichard, Esq., John Beddoe, Esq., T. S. Cartwright, Esq., George Baker, Esq., Mr. George Griffith, and E. R. Nicholas, Esq., be ap- pointed a Committee to communicate with the said several Companies, and aid their endeavours to secure the sanction of Parliament for their respective lines of Railway. Moved by James Cole, Esq., and seconded by Mr. George Masefield, 4. That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the respective Deputations from the London and Birmingham Railway Com- Sany, the Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley Railway Company, and the Welsh Midland Railway Company, for their attendance to-day, and for the information afforded by them to the meeting. Moved by Edward Prichard, Esq., and seconded by Mr. T. Morris, 5. That these Resolutions be printed in the Newspapers cir- culated in the neighbourhood. The Chairman having left the Chair, and W. L. Childe, Esq., being called to the same, Moved by R. Scott, Esq., M.P., and seconded by J. Ackers, Esq., M.P., Resolved, l 6. That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Mayor for his kindness in taking the Chair, and his able aud impartial conduct therein. Bewdley, August 27,1845, Registration of Voters. COUNTY OF MONMOUTH. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THOMAS CLEMENT SNEYD KYNNERSLEY, M Esq., Barrister at Law, having been duly appointed to Revise the List of Voters, in the Election of Knights of the Shire, for the county of Monmouth, will make a Circuit of the said county, and hold Courts for that purpose, on the days, and at the places, undermentioned, that is to say, AT MONMOUTH, At the Shire Hall, on Monday, the 22nd day of September inst., at Twelve o'clock at Noon, for the several Parishes, Townships, and places following, that is to say, Cwmcarvan Monmouth Dingestow Penalt Dixton Rockfield Grosmont St. Maughans Landogo Skenfrith Langattock Vibon Avel I Trelleck Town Llanvihangel Ystern Lewerne Trelleck Parish Llantillio Crossenny Trelleck Grange Mitchel Troy Wonastow AT CHEPSTOW, At the Beaufort Arms Inn, on Wednesday, the 24th day of Septem- ber instant, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, for the several Parishes, Townships, and places following, that is to say, Caerwent and Crick Portskewitt Caldicot St. Pierre Chepstow Shirenewton Dinham Village of ditto Howick St. Arvans Itton Chapel Hill Kilgwrrug I Tintern Parva Lanvair Discoed Ifton Mathern Lanvaches Mounton Llanvihangel-nigh-Rog giett Newchurch East J Magor Newchurch West Roggiett Pen terry Undy AT NEWPORT, At the King's Head Inn, on Thursday, the 25th day of September instant, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, for the several Parishes, Townships, and places following, that is to say, Bettws I Machen Upper Bishton Machen Lower Bassaleg Malpas Hamlet Duffryn Michaelstone-y-Vedw „ Graig Marshfield „ Rogerstone Nash Caerleon Borough of Newport Christchurch Penhow St. Brides, Netherwent Peterstone Goldcliff Risca Henllis Redwick Langstone, with Lanbeder Rumney Llanvihangel Lantarnam St. Brides Kemeys Inferior St. Mellons Koedkernew St. Woollos Llandevenny I Wilerick Lanmartin Whitson Lanwerne AT BEDWELTY, At the Rock Inn, on Friday, the 26 th day of September instant, at Twelve o'clock at; Noon, for the several Parishes, Townships, and places following, that is to say, Bedwas Monythusloyne Bedwelty AT PONTYPOOL, At the Crown I tin, on Saturday, the 27 th day of September instant, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, for the several Parishes, Townships, and places adjoining, that is to say, Goytrey Lanvrechva Lower Llanhilleth I Mamhilad Llanvair Kilgedin Panteague Llanvihangel Pontymoile Trevethin Lanvrechva Upper AT ABERGAVENNY, At the Angel Inn, on Monday, the 29th day of September instant at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, for the 8e hes Townships, and places following, that is to say, Abergavenny I Langattock Lingoed Aberystruth Lanvapley Bwlch Trewyn Lanwenarth Ultra Cwmyoy Upper Lanwenarth Citra Cwmyoy Lower Lanthewy Skirrid Llanvihangel Crucorney Langattock-nigh-Usk Lanellen Lanvihangel-nigh-Usk Langua Lansaintfread Lanover Upper Lanfoist Lanover Lower Landilo Pertholey Lanthewy Rhythach Old Castle Lanvetherine AT USK, At the Town Hall, on Wednesday, the 1st day of October next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, for the several Parishes, Townships, and places following, that is to say, Gwehelog j Langwm Ucha Glascoed Lanhennock Gwernesney I Llan llowell Kemeys Commander Lanthewy Vach Lanbaddock Lantrissent Landegveth Monkswood Langattock-nigh-Caerleon Tredunnock Langeview Trostrey Langibby Usk Langwm Isha AT RAGLAND, At the Beaufort Arms Inn, on Thursday, the 2nd day of October next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, for the several Parishes, Townships, and places following, that is to say, Bettws Newydd I Lansoy Bryngwin Lanvihangel Torymynydd Clytha Penrose Lanarth Penyclawdd Landenny Ragland Langoven Tregare Lanishen Wolvesnewton And for'all other Parishel, Townships, and places, in the said county, if any omitted in the above Notice. •MEMORANDUM.—It is requested that those OTerseerll who have not already sent their Lists to the Clerk of the Peace, will immediately send them, together with a Copy of the List of Persons objected to. All Overseers are required to bring with them to the Revising Barrister's Court, the several Notices of Claims of Voters, and all Notices of Objections to Voters, sent or delivered to them. N.B. Wilful neglect of duty in any particular, required or set forth in the Act of 6 Vic. c. 18, will subject an Overseer to a Fine of not exceeding £6., nor less than 20s. A. WADDINGTON, Deputy Clerk of the Peace. Usk, September 10th, 1845 BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, No. 1, PaiNCES-STREET, BANK, LONDON. Empowered by Special Act of Parliament, IV. Viet. c IX. DIRECTORS. William Bardgett, Esq. I John Drewett,Esq. Samuel Bevington, Esq. j' Robert Eelinton, Esq. William Fechney Black, Esq. Erasmus Robert Foster, Esq. (•eorge Cohen, Esq. Peter Morrison, Esq. M lllis Coventry, Esq. Henry Lewis Smale, Esq. AUDITORS. B. Bevington, Esq.—F. P. Cockeiill, Esq. I J.D. Dow, Esq. MEDICAI. OFFICER. John Clendinning, M.D., F.R.S., 16, Wimpole-street, Cavendish-square. STANDING COUNSEL. The Hon. John Ashley, New-squaie, Lincoln's Inn. Mr. Serjeant Murphy, M.P., Temple. SOUCttOt. Wilham Bevan, Esq., Old Jewry. BANKERS. Messrs. Drewett and Fowler, Princes-street, Bank. THIS Institution is empoweied by a Special Act of Parlia- J ment, and is so constituted as to afford the becefits of Life Assurance in their fullest extent to Policy Holders, and to pre- sent greater facilities and aocommodatiou than are usuatiyonered by any other Companies. Among others, the following Important Advantages may be Enumerated :— Increasing Rates of Premium ou a new and remarkable plan for securing Loans or Debts a less immediate payment being required on a Policy for the whole teim of life, than in any other Office. CREDIT TABLE.—By this Table, the Premiums may remain un- paid foi five years upon satisfactory security being given for the liquidation of the same, at the expiration of that period. HALF CREDIT RATES OF PREMIUM. Persons assured according to these rules, are allowed credit (without security) for half the amount ot the first seven Annual Premiums, paying interest thereon, at the rate of Five per Cent, per Annum, with the option of paying off the Principal at any time. or having the amount deducted from the sum assured when the Policy becomes a claim. Policies may thus be effected at lower rates than are generally required for the term of seven years only whilst the holders have the same secuuty for the payment of their claims, whenever death mall happen, as if they paid double the amount of pre- miums, which would be chargedfor assurance effected in the same way. Policies revived without the exaction of a fine, at any time within twelve months, A Board of Directors in attendance daily at two o'clock. Age of the Assured in every case admitted in the Poiicy. Medical Attendants mmunerated in all cases for their leports. Extract from Increasing Rates of Premium, for an AUlAr- ance of £100. for Whole Term of Life. Annua! Premiums payable during Age (stFlY 2d Five 3d rne 4th Kive Kemainder Years. Years. Years. Years. of lile. £ I. d. f. s. d. JE. s. d. jS. s. d. jL. s. d. 20 1 1 4 1 5 10 1 10 11 I 16 9 2 3 8 30 1 6 4 1 12 2 1 19 1 2 7 4 2 17 6 40 1 16 12442 14 6373 434 60 2 16 7394455563 6 13 7 Extract jrom the Half Credit Hates of Premium. Annual Premium required for an Assurance of £100. for the Whole Term of LIfe. iHalt Premium for Whole Premium! Age. seven years. after i £ s. d. £ >■•• d. 30 119 if 3 6 S5 1 4 11 2 9 10 40 1 9 2 2 18 4 45 1 14 10 ? ? 2 50 2 2 6 f J 0 65 2 12 9 5 5 6 60 3 6 8 6 13 4 PETER MORRISON, Resident Director. Detailed Prospectuses, and every requisite information aj to the mode of effecting Assurances, may be obtained on application to the following AGENTS :— trutTHa NEWPORT Mr. RICHARD JENKINS, Merchant, CHEPSTOW .Mr. J. L. BALDWYN Solicitor. BRISTOL Mr. JOHN M OX HAM, Banker, Corn.street.

FROM FRIDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE, SFPT. 6. BANKRUPTS. S. C. Bigmore, late of Haverill, Suffolk, straw-plait manu- facturer. d h- R. Starbuck, West-street, GraveMnd. shipwnaht. W. Menzies, Gloucester, draper. R. Parry, Baogor, Carnarvonshire, flour dealer. J. Dahon, J. Burn, and R. Turpin, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, eatthenware manufacturers. c' /r R. Mayer, Longton, Stoke-upon* Irent, otaftordshire, dealer in ale. CERTIFICATES. G. Wathen, T. Bassett, and J.Gurney, Stroud, Gloucester- sh ire, solicitors.. — I W. B. 6c H. H, Cross, & W. Ash, Bristol, and Plymouth, attorneys.

FROM TUESDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE, SEPT. 9. BANKRUPTS. S.Da"ies, Bankside, and Wilton-road, Pimlico, coal merchant. F. Ward, late of Rosaman-street, Clerkenwell, oilman. J. Savage, Old Compton-stieet, Soho-square, victualler. G. Cox, Plymouth, victualler. J. Ramsden, sen., Leeds, cloth manufacturer. DISSOLUTION OF partnership. H. and J. Kennedy, Taauton, drapers. CERTIFICATE. H. J. Witefaell, Carnarvon, bookseller.

NOTICE. Direct Steam Communication between Newport and Liverpool. THE Public are respectfully informed that the Iron-built Steamer, "IRON PRINCE," (propelled by Screw,) Capt. HUGHES, has been placed upon the line, and is now loading for her first trip to Liverpool. This vessel has been built expressly for the trade, by Messrs. HODGSON and Co., of Liverpool, whose high reputation for the construction of iron vessels is universally acknowledged. She is remarkably strong built, and has capacity for stowing a large cargo, with a light draught of water, besides possessing excel- lent accommodation for passengers. She is intended to sail from BACHELOR'S WHARF, NEWPORT, every SATURDAY, and from the TRAFALGAR DOCK, LIVERPOOL, every WEDNESDAY. For particulars, as to the rates of Freights, and Passengers' Fares, apply to the Owners, Messrs. BLAIN and SON, Bruns- wick-street, Liverpool; or to GEORGE SHORTHOUSE, Beaufort Wharf, Newport. BRISTOL. LODGING AND BOARDING HOUSE, 21, COLLEGE-GREEN, BRISTOL, (Lately conducted by the Misses PERRY). MRS. BAYNTON has just REOPENED the above old and well-known Establishment, with many and consider- able improvements; she flatters herself that her management and attention to the comfort of those who may honour her with their support, will ensure satisfaction. FURNISHING. SMITH & Co., Carpet Manufacturers, 13, SAINT AUGUSTINE'S PARADE, BRISTOL. (Opposite the Draw Bridge,) BEG most respectfully to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, ana Inhabitants of Newport and South Wales, their having added to their EXTENSIVE STOCK, many choice and elegant designs in Brussels and other Carpets, com- prising the newest and most varied out of London. S. and C., being entirely confined to the FURNISHING BUSINESS, are enabled to offer Exclusive Advantages to pur- chasers, who would find a visit to their SPACIOUS WARE- ROOMS, well worthy of attention. The Stock consists of Axminster, Turkey, Velvet Pile, Brus- sels,Kilmarnock, Lincoln, Kidderminster, and other CARPETS, in every variety of pattern and qualitywith a corresponding assortment of HEARTH RUGS. THE PATENT FELTED CARPET, printed and plain Druggets, Silk Damasks and Taboretts, printed Tournays; Mohair, Worsted, and two- coloured Damasks; Striped, Rumsey, 'and Watered Moreens Chintz Furnitures, printed Blinds, Furniture Dimities, Mar- seilles Quilts, Counterpanes, real Witney Blankets, Linen and Cotton Silesias for Window-blinds, Table Covers, &c.; Silk and Worsted Fringes, Bell-ropes, Curtain-bands, Gimps; Brass and Gilt Cornices; Poles, Ornaments, &c. Well-seasoned FLOOR-CLOTH, in every width and pattern, sr for Rooms, Halls, and Passages. Patterns of Brussels and other Carpets, &c., forwarded to any part of the country. CROWLEY, HICKLIN, AND Co., IN CONNECTION WITH THE SCBBW STEAMERS. DAILY RAILWAY CONVEYANCE between Manchester, Leeds, Rochdale, Huddersfield, all parts of Yorkshire, the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Potteries, Wolverhampton, Sheffield, Birmingham, Kidderminster, Gloucester, and New- port; also between London and Newport. LONDON RECEIVING HOUSES: The Salisbury Arms, King-street, West Smithfield, Their Railway Station, Camden Town, Moore's, Green Man and Still, 122, Oxford-street, 40, Regent Circus, Piccadilly, And their Wharfs, 30 fy 31, Regent's Canal Basin, City Road. GEORGE SHORTHOUSE, September, 1845. AGENT, NEWPORT. MONMOUTH RACES. FIRST DAY. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE STAKES OF 10 Sovs. each, 5 forfeit, and only 3 Sovs. if declared to Messrs. Weatherby or the Clerk of the Course on or be- fore the 10th of September next. Heats, twice round and a distance. To this Stake JE40. will be added. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course, or Messrs. Wetherby, on or before the 20th day of August next. To be handicapped by Messrs. Weatherby, on or before the 1st of September next. The winner to pay 2 sovs. to the fund. Three horses, bona fide the property of different persons, to start, or the public money will not be added. If five or more horses start, the second to save his stake. PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS. R. D. GOCGH. J. W. HUTCHING,14. CAPT. JONES, Llanarth. THOMAS PARR. JOHN E. W. ROLLS. THE HENDRE HURDLE RACE, A Sweepstakes of 5 Sovs. each, aud E25. added from the Fund, for horses that have never won a hurdle race of the value of £70. Three -years old, 8st. 71bs.; four years, lOst.; five years, lOst 11 lbs. six and aged, list. 71bs. A winner of any hurdle race value JE40. once within the last year, to carry 31bs.; twice, SIbs. and thrice or more times, 71bs. extra. Thorough bred horses to carry 71bs. in addition to weight for winning. Heats, one mile and a half, over four flights of hurdles in each heat, not exceeding three feet six inches. The winner to pay 1 Sov. towards the expense of hurdles. THE HACK STAKES, Of 3 Sovs. each, and 15 added, for Half-bred Horses. The win- ner to be Sold to the best bidder on the evening of the first race day, if the Stewards shall think fit, to be put up atjg40, surplus above that price to go to the fund. The expenses of such sale to be paid out of the race fund. Three years old, 9st. 3 lbs.; four years, lOst. 21bs.; five years, list.; six and aged, list. 7 lbs mares and geldings allowed 3%s. A winner of any race during the last twelve months of the value of £ 40., to carry 5 lbs. extra, and horses^ bred in the county of Monmouth al- lowed 5lbs. Heats, twice round and a distance. SECOND DAY. THE CHIPPENHAM STAKES, Of 5 Sovs. each, an^ 25 Sovs. added. Heats, twice round, starting at the stand. Three years old, to carry 7st.; four years, 8st. 21bs.; five years, 8st. 121bs.; six and aged, 9st. 7 lbs.; mares and geldings, allowed 3 lbs. Horses having started without ever winning (matches excepted) once, allowed 3Ibs.; twice, 5Ibs.; and thrice, 7lbs. Winners at any time of ;£50. (matches excepted) once, to carry 3Ibs.; twice, 5 lbs.; and thrice, 7 lbs., extra. MONMOUTHSHIRE HUNT HURDLE RACE, A Handicap Sweepstakes of 3 Sovs. each, 1 Sov. forfeit, and £10. added from the Fund, for Horses regularly Hunted with the Monmouthshire or Mr. Morgan, of Ruperra's Hounds during the last season. Gentlemen riders, to be qualified by a Committee of the Hunt Club. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course by sealed letters, on or before the 20th day of August next, at which time the forfeit must be paid. Dis- tance about two miles, over five flights of hurdles, not exceed- ing three feet six inches. The riders to be named in writing to the Stewards, at the Angel Inn, Monmouth, at two o'clock in the afternoon of the 23rd of September. The weights to be published in the MERLIN and Beacon newspapers on the last Saturday in August HANDICAP FOR THE BEATEN HORSES, Of 3 Sovs each, 1-Sov. forfeit, with 15 Sovs. added from the Fund. To be Handicapped by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Heats, twice round and a distance. To be named to the Clerk of the Course within half an hour after the race for the Chippenham Stakes, and the sov. forfeit paid at the time of naming. An OHDI^A-Ri at the SWAN, and a BALL at the BEAU- FORT ARMS, on the First Day; and an ORDINARY at the BEAUFORT ARMS on the Second Day. It is particularly requested that all Subscriptions be paid to the Clerk, on or before the 1st of September. Applications for Booths to be made to the Clerk of the Races at Kine o'clock on the Moifiiiig of the 22nd of September, and no Dejaulter to the Races of last year will be allowed to erect a Booth until his arrears are paid. Races not otherwise specified,to close and name to the Clerk of the Races, by sealed letters, between Seven and Nine p.m. on the 23rd of September, at the ANGEL INN, Monmouth. Three horses, bona Jide the property of different persons, to start for each race, or the public money will not be added. A certain time will be appointed to start for each race, when the horses must appear mounted before the Grand Stand, and any horse not so appearing will be disqualified. Horses to take age from the 1st of January. No Booth or Standing of any description to be erected on the Race Course, unless by a Sub- scriber of Ten Shillings to the Fund. Horses to stand at the house of a Subscriber of £ 1. to the Fund, and all former Stakes to have been paid, or not entitled, though a winner. No objec- tion will be received unless made in writing to the Stewards before Ten o'clock in the Morning of each Race Day. The Stewards' decision (or whom they may appoint) in all respects to be final. Any rider appearing in different colours to the entry, to pay Half-a-Guinea to the Fund, or not to be allowed to start. Ten Shillings to be paid to the Clerk at the time of entry for each horse in every race, towards the scales, weights, &c. No Gambling Booths will be allowed on the Course, or in the town. STEWARDS. E. HUTCHINGS, Esq. j. ROLLS, Esq. JAMES ROGERS, Clerk of the Races.

An Account of Coal brought down the TRAM-ROAD for the I Month of Aug., and the CANAL for the Week ending Sept. 6. I ram road. Canal. COAL. TONS CWT. TONS. CWT. Thomas Prothero 1508 3 100 Thomas Powell -W 1635 11 100 Rosser Thomas and Co 979 0 T. Phillips and Sor. 630 17 Cargill and Co.•••■••••••*•• 898 5 W. S. Cartwright 783 17 J50 The Trcdegar Coal Company 961 16 Joseph Beaumont 226 0 Rock Coal Company .••••••• 80 9 Roger Lewis 19 t f Joseph Jones 18 John Jones, Victoria l James Poole, 10 John Russell and Company. ^ol4 18 Latch, Cope, and Company. ••• "jJ 13 Lewis Thomas and Company • • 10 James Watts Robert Roe R. J. Blewitt *• 900 JohnVipond. 600.. J. F. Hanson 200 British Iron Compsny Gwillim and Webber John Davies Total 12320 13 1959 IRON. T09Aq'°Y' T0n" cwt Tredegar Iron Company g Ebbw Vale Compar-y 2 Rhymney Iron Company „ 7 Cruttwell, Allies, and Co i Coal Brook Vale Company • • Total 1733 IS MoteTi

TO CORRESPONDENTS. I In addition to the matter the Cymreigyddion question, in the columns of the present number, we are in receipt of let- ters that would Jill a page of ihe MERLIN. This exuberance must be curbed other great interests claim a reasonable share of our space, and it is likely we shall pe obliged to have recourse to the safety-valces of our advertising columns. Regardless of our hint on the subject of personal aim se, Ire are sorry to find some of our non-published Cymreiguddion correspondents calling names in broad Rillingsgate phraseology. We have consigned, and shall continue to consign, all such to the Balaam-box: the letter of Wv. Price, which appears this day, is a fair specimen of gentlemanly discussion." We must again urge our advert ising friends to send their communi- cations at an earlier period of the week.

TIMES OF HIGH WATER AT NEWPORT. HIGH WATKR DEPTH AT DAVS* MORN. KVKN. DOCK OATE SEPTEMBElt. H. M. II. M FT. IN. 14, Sunday 5 0 5 28 30 6 15, Monday. 5 54 6 19 32 6 16, Tuesday t) 40 7 1 33 9 17, Wednesday. 7 -1 7 43 34 4 IS. Thursday. 7 57 8 15 33 4 19 Friday. 8 28 8 49 I 32 0 20,Saturday 9 1 9 19 30 0

!——————"—————————— WEEKLY CALENDAR. Sept. 14.—Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Salmon fishing in Scotland ends. Lessons for the Morning Service, Ezekiel 14, Matthew 15. Evening Service, Ezekiel 18, Romans 15. 17.-Ember Week. MOON'S AGE-Full, Sept. 15th, 13m. after 10 afternoon.

OUR FOREIGN TRADE. IN taking, a glance at our Foreign Commerce, there is much on which to congratulate the Country, mingled with much which must be regretted, and the more so from its being caused by our own national policy. In the vast and distant Empire of China, great results have followed the relaxation of restrictions upon Commerce. The following is the striking contrast Douais per An. Average Imports of the Six Years before the 11,205,250 Treaty J Average Exports same time 12,844,750 Impoits into the Five Ports in 1844 20,356,590 Exports same time 20,765,14 Here is an answer to the old fallacy, that when we admit the productions of Foreigners,we benefit them, but not ourselves. A Chinese proctectionist might have used it; but even the brief experience of the period since the treaty would have confuted him. The imports of Foreign goods have been increased to the amount of Nine Millions of Dollars annually; but the exports of Chinese Goods have had a concurrent augmentation, to the amount of nearly eight millions. The imports, too, have been beneficial to the Chinese in a variety of ways. The fact is, we cannot sell unless we buy. This example of China is the more striking from the great disproportion between the duties levied in the two countries. They admit our productions at ten percent.; we charge their staple 200 per cent. If they had adhered to the reciprocity fallacy, where would all this Trade have been. It is a triumphant illustration of the propriety of acting in conformity with the principles of justice and common sense, whether nations with which we trade do so or not. But, whilst this is true, that is no reason why we should perpetuate this immense disproportion, or, as Paddy O'Brian said, have all the reciprocity on one side. Our duties on Teas ought to be greatly reduced, if it were only in return for the boon given to our Manufactures by the Chinese treaty. But it is also for our national interest that such a reduction should be made. The increased consumption thereby occasioned would again give an astonishing increase to the consumption of our goods, by the vast popu- lation of that wonderful Empire. j From Turkey, very interesting accounts have been received of the efforts of the Osmanlis in manu- factures. They have some extensive establishments for the manufacture of Cloth and Cotton and not- withstanding the prejudices for which they are noted, ] and the various obstacles which abound in such 1 Countries, they have already competed successfully in Cloth with the Manufacturers of Orleans, who f formerly did a large business. These establishments are carried on by Europeans, chiefly English, who work in very unhealthy situations,-the natural con- seqnence of the Legislation which prevents our I Countrymen from living in their own Land. Many parts of Turkey are admirably adapted for the growth ( of Corn and, but for our Corn Laws, we might supply them with manufactured goods for many years T to come. i In Spain our goods are kept out by high t protective duties but we cannot expect their removal while our Government not only shuts out Spanish I Corn, but violates treaties to keep out Spanish I Colonial Sugar. The removal of the Custom-house line from the river Ebro to the French frontier, has given to our Traders a considerable amount of Com- merce, once enjoyed by the French but the Duties ( are a great hindrance, and Smuggling is proportion- ably rife. The French have just concluded a treaty with Persia, by which their produce is to be admitted into that Country at 5 per cent. Though our neighbours 1 cling to the stupid theory of protection, their Govern- s ment is much more on the alert than ours in securing t reciprocal arrangements. T The Conference of the Zolverein, at Carlsrhue, has J; not yet broken up but all accounts concur in stating 1 that Prussia has given way to a considerable increase t of Duties. For whatever injury our Commerce may t sustain-and it may be great—the present Ministry t is responsible: they have had abundant warning. a Generally speaking, however, our Commercial pros- s pects are very encouraging the only barrier being 0 the tottering outworks of a restrictive policy, which, t there is abundant evidence, cannot long be sustained. — S

THE GAME LAW. [ £ IT is not because we approve of the Game Laws that jjj we have taken no part in the movement against g them. But it is a subject upon which much prejudice ] prevails, and with respect to which the motives that r influence the objectors to the present system are 8 liable to much misconception. e In a speech delivered by Mr. Fox, on the 4th of f March, 1796, we find some remarks on the then c existing law, which arc applicable now; and the T opinions of such a man will have greater weight than J a battalion of writers, headed even by that great 1 knight errant, Mr. Berkeley himse!f. I do not r say (he observes) that I will never agree to a propo- a sition which makes that criminal by law which is not morally considered criminal; but it is certainly clear a that the law is best kept which declares that to be t criminal which the general feeling and sentiments of t mankind regard as morally criminal. That law will thrive, it will be generally obeyed. It always has i been, it always, will be, otherwise with a law to pro- t hibit that which is not considered to involve any moral guilt, and which is therefore to be altered and a avoided, and always will be altered and avoided, as much as possible, by every wise Legislature." This i consideration ought to be well weighed by those who make the laws. 0 'J When the subject so dwelt upon by Mr. Grantly t Berkeley—the inducement to gentlemen to live upon l. their Estates, and the necessity, for this purpose, of [ not meddling with their enjoyments Mr. Fox, him- r self a sportsman, says :—" It is my opinion that the t Repeal of the Game Laws would not tend to the diminution of that object, and this ought to go a i great way towards the repeal of those Laws." As to the modes of enforcing the Law, he justly c observes :—" Th.e practice arising out of them is J equally liable to objection. The penalties sued for r must be solicited by parties who are generally too J macb affected by animosity against the party whom p they sue. Nor is it always a clear case that the d magistrate who pronounces the conviction is strictly 1 I impartial." v As to the end so much desired, the large head of game," which Mr. Berkeley ranks next to the s Establishment," and the Civil Government, in its t social and even moral effects upon the people, Mr. I Fox says If gentlemen think proper to assert t that the Game Laws tend to protect the Game, I will T answer them—-they do no such thing. I will ask p any person conversant with the subject, whether, in point of fact, where game is preserved, it is not I from the law of Property, and not from the Game Laws ? Where has game been well preserved, ex- h cept where the holder of the land was the proprietor 11 of it, and had the right by law to kill game." j, We commend these considerations to the supporters s of th< system. t.

THE LUNACY LAWS, WE recently gave an exposure of the radically unjust and cruel tendency of the Laws relating to Lunacy, (and which the recent act has but little improved,) as shewn by actual cases which have come under the cognizance of Parliament, and other constituted authorities. These cases cannot be made too public and we therefore call attention to one which appears in the Sentinel of last Saturday, that print being engaged in y a zealous exposure of the system. The victim in this instance was Ellen Finn, the wife of a police- sergeant, who, in consequence of disagreements with her husband, was consigned to the now notorious Establishment of Dr. Warburton, in Bethnal Green, London, where Mr. Bayley and Mr. Lewis Phillips had been so infamously incarcerated. This imprison- ment was effected by a certificate from two apothecaries, stating that she was of unsound mind. To a woman, ot course, these dreadful places of con- finement are doubly intolerable and it was but natural that in a few days she should have been in- duced to consent to return to Ireland, on an allowance of 10s. a week ;-an ojfer suggesting in itself strong grounds for suspecting the truth of the pretence on which she had been confined. After a short time the poor woman, desirous of reconciliation with her hus- band, returned, and begged of him to receive her. The man, instead of doing so, had her again immured. How long she might have remained, under circum- stances the most calculated of any to produce insanity where it did not exist, it is impossible to say, had not a sister interfered, and obtained the interposition of Mr. Broughton, the police magistrate, after a vain appeal to her husband. That gentleman strongly condemned both the conduct of the parties, and the law which sanctioned it. An investigation took place when Dr. Riding, of Euston Square, certified that he had seen Mrs. Finn, and after a most care- ful examination of the case, he was unable to detect any signs of insanity, and considered her, therefore, not a fit subject for confinement." Other evidence of her insanity was adduced, and Mr. James Phillips, the resident doctor," (who figured conspicuously in the case of Mr. Lewis Phillips,) admitted that she was sane but alleged that as two medical officers had certified to the contrary, they were compelled to receive her at the White House The Sentinel justly remarks :—" We cannot here avoid asking Mr. James Phillips, whether he would have made the statement above-mentioned, had not the interposition of Mrs. Finn's sister compelled it ? And again, what was to prevent his giving notice to the Commissioners, if he had been so inclined, that a sane person was under his charge. Without an explanation on this point, we shall regard his assertion of having been compelled to detain her, as an idle attempt at imposition." This disgraceful avowal stamps the Establishment with indelible infamy, and furnishes the strongest argument for an immediate alteration of the Law. A medical man who could he a party to the confinement of a sane person ought to be expelled from the pro- fession which he disgraces, unless, indeed, he were to be permitted—himself under penal restraint—to attend the convicts at the hulks, or at Her Majesty's establishments in the Australian seas. And the law which permits such outrages upon human nature, ought to be instantly and indignantly erased from the Statute Book.

NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET-VVEDNFSVAY, SEPT. 10 — Price per lb. to sink the offal. s. a. s. u. Beasts. 05;to06 Sheep •• 0 6 Calves 0 6 «• 0.6^ Pigs (per score) 7 b' 8 0 There were no fresh arrivals of beasts from Ireland and the market was rather scantily supplied v ith beef. A fair number of sheep of all kinds appeared, most of which were disposed of We noticed several pens of good mountain ewes-the first for lambing appearing this season—which were soon pur- chased by farmers of the locality. It is anticipated that a great lumber of this kind of stock will, in future, be sold in this market, as farmers will avail themselves of the opportunity of purchasing here, (it having now become a weekly market.) in preference to going a great distance from home. as has hitherto been the case; about the same number of pigs as last week, and the prices a shade lower. A few horses were shewn, some of which changed hands—some good roadsters and use- ul machiners would find customers at this market. We understand the eleventh anniversary of the opening of the Independent chapel, Chepstow, will take place in Tuesday next, the 16th inst., when the Rev. T. Adkins, of Southampton, will preach at half-paatten in the morning, and :he Rev. J. Glanville, of Bristol, at seven in the evening. RAILWAY ACCI DENTS. The alarming fre- quency of casualties, by railway, indicating, either injudici- ous and inefficient regulations on the part of managers, or legleet of duty and want of due vigilance by subordinates, is 10W a subject f general comment, and cannot be too closely nvestigated, with a view to prompt remedial measures. We his day insert an intelligent letter on the subject, and shall >e happy again to hear from the same quarter. NEWPORT MECHANICS'INSTITUTE.-ExHI- IITION OF PAINTINGS.—We are happy in being able to an- lounce that the pictures for the forthcoming exhibition, will ill be gathered to Williams' Room, Commercial street, on Monday next, preparatory to the "hanging," which will be jffected on Tuesday and Wednesday and on Thursday, the ;xhibition will open. There will be several specimens of the )ld masters, of exceeding value, for inspection and we feel :onfident that our townsfolk will not let slip the opportunity hus offered, to delight themselves with the luxury of gaiing )n works of the highest order, by the most eminent artists hat ever lived. HAYRICK ON FIR E.-On Tuesday evening ast between four and five o'clock, information was sent to the tation-house that a hay-rick, belonging to Mr. Giddy, of Pill- ;wenlly, was on fire. The Superintendent, with Sergeant Hux- able, and others of the Police Force, were immediately dis- oatelied, and Mr. Mullock, with great promptness, had one of 11s horses harnessed to the fire engine, and rapidly driven to he spot. Huxtable got on the top of the rick (a large and va- uable one), and continued throwing down burning portions of he thatch, whilst the other police, with hay-knives, were ar- esting the progress of the fire around the rick. During this ime Mr. Hopkins was busily employed in making the most of he defective engine, and the fire was entirely subdued a little .fter eight o'clock, three fourths of the hay being saved. The .ccident arose from the imprudence of a Mr. Parsons, and a on of Mr. Giddy's, who set fire to a lot of loose straw and ither litter, near the hay-mow, in order to clear the ground, he wind blowing the flame towards the rick. THE "IRON PKINCE" STEAMER. — We are I iappy to inform our readers, that this fine and very handsome crew-steamer arrived in onr river on Monday last. being her irst voyage from Liverpool (and we trust the auspicious com- YI nencement of a prosperous career of trade), laden with a I ;eneral cargo, and about twenty passengers. Her burden is ibout 200 tons. She is fitted on a new principle, and will sail is fast with a leading wind and canvas set, as one propelled by crew without sails. She is commanded by Captain John rlughes, our townsman, whose experience for twenty years last ensures perfect confidence and safety in his ability and ;ood conduct. The accommodations of the Iron Prince, for passengers, are commodious and comfortable, and will meet (very reasonable expectation. This commences an era in the ¡ 'xtension of the relations of our port with Liverpool, the me- lern Tyre, and one of the greatest commercial depots in the yorld, an event which we hail with unmixed satisfaction, one iThich we have reason to believe is but the beginning of good hings and of future additional importance to Newport. We lave only to hope, and strongly to recommend, that this spi- ited undertaking will meet with that efficient encouragement tnd support which it so deservedly merits. It will be remem- >ered that this is the "Iron Prince" which was launched in lanuary last, built by Messrs. Hodgson and Co., of Liverpool, ind is the property of Messrs. Blain and Son. merchants, of hat place. We refer our readers to the advertisement for the irnes of'saiiing, and terms of freight, passengers. &c. BEER ACT.-By a careful investigation on the )art of the magistrates, it appears that there are in Newport he astounding number of 152 beer-houses and 62 public- louses. THE RHADAMANTHUS.—Few more bungling Inri anomalous proceedings have taken place in this or any other ivilized country, during our time, than the embarkation of the '5th Regiment from these parts. Of tbe persons who devised t, it might be said, in the poet's language,— "Their minds with curious attributes were mix'd. And. like the planets, wandering and unfix'd." Phey dispatched the old-cut-down frigate, Rhadamanthus, to ake the troops stationed at Newport to Watered. The head [uartcis of the 75th were at Newport-a fine dock invited the ran«port to a safe berth, at which the troops, after a pleasant mif hour's walk from their barracks at Penylan to Pillgwenlly, night step on board, coolly and conveniently, and have their laggage stowed away in a couple of hours. But this would not uit the figure-heads of the Admiralty Board, who, perhaps, lertinaciously stick to the old saw, that the longest way round & the shortest way home;" and who, like Barney O'Riardon, in lis intended voyage to Fingal, went nearly round by Bengali tVeIl; the Rhadamanthus is ordered to Cardiff (within two miles if which she reachcs)-the fine fellows of the 75th are obliged o pad the hoof 12 miles, in melting weather, and on reaching he town, are billetted for some days, to the great inconve- lience of the inhabitants. The farmers of Newport and its leighbourhood, at the most critical period that has occurred or many years, are deprived of their waggons and horses and persons in trade, from a similar privation, are prevented from lelivering their goods, for days together. After many anxious ooks westward, the heavy-hulking Rhadamanthus is seen ap- iroaching Cardiff, but remains at a respectable distance and vhen the order for embarkation is given, some approach the ransport in steam-tugs, and others in small boa.ts,-the pas- engers by the latter, in many instances, complaining (in con- cquence of being obliged to plough a portion of their way in he mud) that but for the honour of the thing they might as veil have walked, as Paddy said when he went home in a sedan hair without a bottom. Surely, if economy was the order of he day, they could have avoided Dock charges, by taking the egiment on board in the Usk river but, however, a bon voyage o the heavy old judge, and may certain heads, next time, not ,rove blockheads. The anniversary services of Elim Chapel, at Jenwaine, were held on the 31st ultimo, when interesting and loquent sermons were delivered by the Revd*. Messrs. Dave* J f Usk Bright, of Hope chapel, Newport; Jones, of Bel nei tem; and Griffiths, Pontheer. The neat and commo.? iew building was far too small for the congregations ttended; and the minister and people feel grateful to the ^habitants of the neighbourhood, for that good will which war o evidently manifested towards them. The collections, with he contributions for the last twelve months, amounted to I ipwards of JE100. < We refer our readers to the advertisement j Messrs. Crowley, Hicklin & Co., the eminent carriers of North of England, who have opened <1. branch of their est* lishment at Bristol, with an extension to Newport. We obsen that Mr. Shorthouse, the Agent of the Screw Steam Pa Company, and for the Iron Prince Steamer, has taken < agency. j IMPORTANT RAILWAY SCHEME. — In] cursory review which we recently took of the great projej that the spirit, knowledge, and enterprise, of these improw and enlightened times have devised, for the purpose of conned ing the great mineral districts of the Principality with Englafl' and of opening up easy communications with the leading poJ? we onutted to mention the Great Eastern and Western R31 way—an undertaking supported by men of intelligence great capital, in both England and Wales. This is, in effecttl line from Swansea to Worcester and Birmingham, taking in' course the following places, some of which are the great' rh,lv?;,of in(lustry in the kingdom :—-Neath, Hirwaun, MertW iydfil, Dowlais. Rhymney, Tredegar, Nantvglo, Llanellj andAbergavenny—towns which, in the aggregate, form the bU' «• of the population in this district. Beside the Trunk line, f' projectors, it would seem, propose what they call a Loop W commencing at Hirwaun, going down the Aberdare valley, t across towards Pontypool, and ultimately joining the trunk$ below Abergavenny. This loop line would cross all the pres* communications from the great iron works to the ports, all- give them an opportunity of sending iron into the midlaB districts at certain crises of the iron trade, when such a sion of the products of their works would be profitable; at experience tells us that such crises are not unfrequent. H great objection which we have heard urged against this line,' IP been with reference to the gradients, but it appears that 10 Gravatt, the eminent engineer, has pledged his profession character that they will be fifty per cent better than on mal -■existing working lines. Wishing to give a fair chance fot | iiold on the public mind, to all rational projects calculated I benefit the country, we insert, in another part of this papeli1 report of an important meeting which took place at WorcesW in furtherance of the Great Eastern and Western RailwaJ which will be read with interest by a large portion of the publÏl and at which, we perceivc, several gentlemen of property aO1 -i talent connected with this county took a prominent part, lb though schemes thicken round us on every side, we are n1* apprehensive that bubbles will attract the serious attention" r business men, who will adopt only those that carry about the11 l the elements and principles of success, and legitimate inteo tions. For such we say, Success to the Railway Era. 5 — ■■f

CAERLEON. CONCERT AT CAERLEON.—On Tuesday even- ing last, a concert took place in this ancient and classical town, in which the artistes, Mr. and Mrs.Tilley, and Miss Marsden, pupil of Mrs. Tilley, distinguished themselves. The Odd- tellows. Hall, a very suitable place for public entertainments, was the concert-room, and nothing was wanting to give eclat to the occasion but a larger audience. There were, however, several respectable residents present, among whom appeared the amiable family of the Viftar; and the select company were so highly delighted by the rich musical treat, that we under- stand it is determined to invite the talented musicians under more favourable auspices. During the evening, Mrs. Tilley sang the exquisite air, Never ask me for this heart," com- posed by Mr, Tilley, a production which has so far gained in t le avour 01 those possessing musical taste, that it is rapidly finding its way to the pianos of the higher classes;- I'll weave thee rings of rOlles.1 And wreathe them round thy head And gather thee the eglantine, Thy moonlight path to spread, I'll o'er thy fairy couch of rtst 1\ The playful woodbine twine; But never ask me for this heart, That never can be thine. I'll breathe the 8ong-s of summer, t And greet thee as a friend lv And smile to see thy future jeari I With days of blessings blend. { But never wake the deepen'd sigh, Or hopelessly repine; For though a heart be beating bere, That never can be thine. When like the star of evening, Old agp steals on apace; And on thy joyous cheek there is The wrinkle's cold embrace: I'll leave thee pity's gentle sigh, From friendship's holy shrine, But never usk me for this heart, That never can be thine. -A Correspondent. "ill*

USK AND PONTYPOOL RAILWAY. J The central town of Monmouthshire is not to be left, i; 0 railway days, in a state of isolation, whilst the world arei, flM J ing round them on iron roads; U sk will link itself to the workshops of the hills, and new life and energy will be i into a neighbourhood, for which man has hitherto du. little, and nature so much. On Tuesday last, the following quisition was presented to Alexander Waddington, Esq., 1- trceve :— TO THE PORTREEVE OF USK. We. the undersigned, hereby request you to convene a meet- ing of the aldermen, burgesses, and other inhabitants of the Borough of Usk and neighbourhood, to consider the propriety of establishing a Railway from Usk to Pontypool. Dated this 9th day of September, 1845. Iltyd Nicholl Daniel Esbury Partridge Thomas Reece Alexander Shepard <. James B. Davies James Williams John Shepard James Henry C;iark ,J Evan Jones Thomas Dunn William Evans, Vicar John Edwards, jun. L Henry Phillips William Bull Henry Gi catwood Owen Matthews James Boulton William Price r-TO 1 £1_ _L1_ _1!J 10 winca mat gentleman promptly repueu, In pursuance of the above requisition, I hereby cr meeting of the aldermen, burgesses, and other inhal Usk and neighbourhood, to be held at the Town-h?" ■Town of Usk, on Thursday, the 11th day of Septemt, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose meiu. in the requisition. Dated Viis 10th of September, 1845. A. WADDINGTON, Portreeve. On Thursday last, Sept. 11th, the meeting was held in the Town-hall, Usk, Sir Digby Mackworth, Bart., in the chair Iltyd Nicholl, F. M'Donnell, Thomas Reece, H. M. Hawkins, J. Powles, E. H. Phillips, of Pontypool, Esqrs., the Rev. W. Evans, and a great number of the respectable inhabitants of the town, were also present. Alexander Waddington, Esq., the Portreeve, rose and stated the purpose for which the meeting had been called, and ex- patiated at great length on the benexits likely to result from the formation of a line of Railway, in communication with the mineral district. Among the many arguments the learned gentleman brought forward in favour of the projected line, was the present price of coal, lime &c. delivered in. Usk. The former article could be purchased at Pontymoile for 8s. 6d. per ton, but the expenses attendant on conveying that quantity to Usk increased it to 17s. If a railway communication were adopted, the expense of conveying coal would be about one shilling psr ton and as Pontypool was the market for nearly all the agricultural produce of the neighbourhood of Usk, the adoption of a railway would be of essential benefit to both The meeting was also ably addressed by Sir Digby Mack- « worth, E. H. Phillips, and F. M Donnell, Esqrs. Resolutions were unanimously passed, which appear in another cohunn.

An inquest was held at the Blaina Inn on the 5tb instant, by Wm. Brewer, E,q., on the body of Elizabeth Griffiths, aged 64 years, whose death was occasioned by a fall fro in a step ladder. The jury having viewed the bodv, return- a verdict ot Accidental death ACCIDENT.—On U A R J> who was employed to °? Woo!o8; .in v ■, h.fti.o ■"tuate in Corn-street, in Leaning u by the -.?y WILLIAM CHRISTOPHERS 4 and plum" .eet, in the said Borough. 'n t ,-nls "• ^,Je^rs- Newton and Co., Warwick-square, f" 3 ™r* 3'1 leet-street; Mr. (j- Reynell, 43. Chan. I L.nei,i ^eacon> Coffee-house, No. 3, Walbrook, ir the Mansion House, where this paper is regularly filed. i .J\ "id i So^tiwark. j