Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

POLICE COURT. SATURDAY.—Before CHARLES H. WILLIAMS, Esq. DRUNK AND DisoRDEP.Ly.-T-Villiam Lee, for being drunk on the 30th ult., was fined 5s.- William Fury, charged by P.C. Millett with a similar offence at Blaenafon, on the 28th, was mulcted in a like amount. TRESPASSERS BEWARE!—Three women, named Emma Williams, Mary Eustace, and Ann Jones, were severally charged with committing a trespass on the premises of Crawshay Bailey, at Golynos, and were each ordered to pay expences amounting to 8s. MONDAY.—Before C. H. WILLIAMS, Esq. THE DRINK.-Edmund Williams was charged by P.S. Hodder with being drunk and disorderly at Aber- sychan, on Sunday, the 6th inst. Discharged on pay- ing 5s. costs.

BOARD OF ROADS. At the monthly meeting of the Board on Wednesday, the following members were present:—Messrs. Wm. Williams, (chairman), D. Lawrence, E. B. Edwards, C. J. Parkes, F. C. Harrison, H. Lewis, A. Edwards, J. Williams, E. Wood, R Greenway, R. B. Roden, J. Hair, S. Fletcher, J. F. Williams, P. HamMfife*^ J. Davies, and A. Dayies. The surveyor's'accounts, amounting' were passed, and a cheaue givon fa mat sum. The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read, together with those of the special meeting last week, at which the surveyor of the Abercarne District appeared, and stated that the Board he represented had declined the offer made by this Board at their last monthly meeting, relative to the amount of compensation to be awarded in consideration of the removal of the turnpike in Albion road. APPOINTMENT OF SURVEYOR AND INSPECTOR OF NUISANCEs.-The six candidates named in our last, and who had been selected from a list of 48, appeared before the board for examination as to their fitness for the office. Mr. Parkinson Chapman, of the Railway Tavern, Pontypool, was first called, and stated that he had been employed under the Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford Railway Company in keeping their line in repair at the Rhymney Junction. He was com- petent to keep accounts, having done so for his father. Had been accustomcd to measure stone, and superintend masons' work. He stated that he was discharged from his situation on Monday last, by the foreman, whose application for Surveyor had been rejected. The next candidate called was Mr. John Gill, of Blaenafon, who stated that he had superintended the making of roads-tram roads as well as cart roads- during the last eight years, at Blaenafon works. He had to keep the men's accounts, and understood the duties required under the present office. Mr. Richard Hawkins, Eardisland, stated his qualifi- cations. Had been used to the description of work specified, all his lifetime. He had likewise filled the office of surveyor and overseer for a large parish in Herefordshire. Mr. W. G. Metcalfe, Whitchurch, was called and stated that he had acted as land surveyor for his father, and had had great experience in that way. Had made roads in conjunction with his father, and was competent to keep any accounts that the Board required. Mr. Blakeway, Pontymoil, was a breaksman on the Hereford Co.'s line, and had been accustomed to road making. He had been a surveyor in the parish of Coddington, in Herefordshire, during which time he had kept the parish books. Mr. J. Jones, Chepstow, said he had been engaged in making new roads in Herefordshire, and had acted as surveyor as well. He had also executed some work at Chepstow. The candidates having left the room, the testimonials of each were handed round the table for inspection. Mr. E. B. Edwards proposed Mr. Parkinson Chapman as a proper person to fill the office. This was seconded by Mr. C. J. Parkes. Mr. Greenway proposed, and Mr. J. F. Williams seconded, Mr. Gill, of Blaenafon. On a show of hands being taken, 5 members voted for Mr. Gill, and 11 for Mr. Chapman, who was declared duly elected. Upon being made acquainted with the choice the Board had made, Mr. C. returned his sincere thanks for the ap- pointment, and stated that he would use his utmost endeavours to give satisfaction. We may state, in justice to the unsuccessful candi- dates present, that their testimonials were of a high order, and the Board might well congratulate them- selves on having such a number of first-class recom- mendations from which to select. STATE OF PUBLIC ROADs.-The assistant surveyor reported that the recommendation of the Board, re- specting the roads requiring repair, had been attended to during the past month. Mr. Greenway spoke of the bad state of several of the urinals from the want of water, and said that the one adjoining the Town Hall was never properly fitted up.—The matter dropped after some desultory conversation. THE DISPUTED PUBLIC FOOTPATH AT PONTNE- WYNYDD.—Mr. Greenway opened this subject by re- minding the Board that Mr. Roden was now present, and could answer any question relating to the matter. Mr. Roden, on the part of the Pontypool Iron Co., acknowledged the receipt of the correspondence, and stated that there was no question as to the pathway being private property. The old lease, as well as the new maps, effectually settled that point. The chairman observed that if it belonged to the parish, they were bound to protect it from encroach- ment, and he was quite positive Mr. Roden would be the last person to defend such a course, if he was satis- fied the parish really possessed the right of way. Mr. Lawrence contended that the stopping up of the path prevented access to a mineral spring which had been continually used, to the great benefit of many hundreds of persons, for a period of 30 years, and that it was their duty to throw it open. Mr. Roden observed that the stream itself was private property. Mr. Lawrence said no one had a right to stop the drinking of water: it was one of the most sacred rights existing. Mr. Greenway: The right of way to a well would, in a few years, make it public. Mr. Fletcher had gone into this matter, and recollected speaking on the subject to Mr. Harley, the agent of the property, who told him that it was not he who had stopped up the way, but as it was done, they could not alter it. He had seen many funerals go that way some years since, and parties were never debarred from using the thoroughfare. He thought the whole difficulty might be very easily met by access to the water being given to the public. He believed it was one of the most strongly impregnated springs in the county. Mr. Lawrence said, he had lived near the spot when a boy, and when things of this sort were more likely to be impressed upon his memory. He recollected before Mr. Fletcher or Mr. Harley came; there was a path from the lower canal bridge down across the river, and up to Penygarn chapel. There were two other public footpaths on the property, which he described; but all three had now been stopped. This had been going on gradually for some time, till the present gates erected by the company had effectually blocked up the way; and it reminded him of the fox persuading the cat to let him put his tail in first. He (Mr. L.) had a copy of the map alluded to, and could prove that at the time it was made the path was a public and an open one and he considered that fact conclusive evidence of their right. He would not accept the opening of it as a permissive right from the Company, or in a few years they would have nothing to stand upon. If parties saw they were prepared to protect their rights, it would check any further tendency to encroachment. Some further discussion followed, in which Mr. Hair and others joined, when Mr. Wood suggested that, as it was probable legal proceedings would ensue, the parish would be the best judges of what steps should be taken in the matter; and if a general meeting was called, it would relieve the Board of the responsibility in any proceedings they might adopt. The Chairman thought if the parishoners entrusted them with the care of their roads, they would be account- able for the course the Board might deem it expedient to take. i?" Lawrence said: It was their duty to claim their a, and they had no business to accept the office f 'tsted to them as members of that Board, if they Vi\ i not prepared to preserve intact that which had been handed down by their forefathers. Mr. Hair stated that they had given an order on a previous occasion to open the pathway, and he pro- tested against any money being expended in law, as he did not really think it waa required. Mr. Roden explained that the Company would have no objection to throw open the path in dispute, but they would not concede it as a right. Mr. Greenway thought the matter might be referred to the county court judge for his opinion; but after some further discussion, it was arranged, on the propo- sition of Mr. Greenway, seconded by Mr. Lawrence, tlyit a parish meeting be called for the purpose of taking into consideration the right of way from Ponty- p 1 to Pontnewynydd, passing the chalybeate spring z 1, Osborne Forge, and that in the meantime, Messrs. 1 Lawrence, E. Wood, and J. F. Williams be ap- fT ^kted to examine and report on the same, and obtain wig, assistance of such persons as they may require, •whe clerk was directed to write to Mr. Harley to a||ertain his opinion as to the right of the parish to Ptife pathway. mi. Parkes made a few observations as to the pro- c • of adopting this resolution.. He> recollected an in which a Board, of which his father was a member, had, as they considered, done their duty, and legal proceedings were taken, the parish had very un- justly and ungenerously refused to reimburse them. The subject then dropped, it being understood that the public meeting should be postponed until after the Board next met. After a few remarks from Mr. Parkes relative to the existence of a nuisance in tlTe market, the Board separated.

OUR POLICE SHEET.—A reference to our police report will show that the business last week was unusually light. It will, however, be amply made up this week, nearly 30 cases having to come before the bench. TBEVETHIIT CH-uitcir.-We understand that two or three baptisms by immersion will take place on Sunday next in our parish church, and we doubt not that many will avail themselves of an opportunity which does not often occur, of witnessing the interesting ceremony. OPEN AIE PREACHING.—Our readers will be glad to learn that the Rev. Dr. James has recom- menced the plan of preaching in the open air. During the past two or three Sundays he has delivered impres- sive discourses to large concourses of persons assembled in a field near Sebastopol, and we believe it is the rev. gentleman's intention to continue this praiseworthy course during the summer months. THE NIGHTINGALE.-This atch-warbler of the grove has, for some time past, been pouring forth its melody in the neighbourhood of Pontymoile. We may observe, as a curiosity in its way, that Mr. Evans, of High-street, has taken a nest of this remarkable bird, containing five eggs, and succeeded in hatching them under a canary, where they are doing very well. KEMYS YACH TEA AND STRAWBERRY GAR- DENS.—Our readers will observe in another column, that these gardens-which during the past year have been considerably improved—will be opened for the season, on Monday next, by holding a pic-nic party. From the liberai character of the arrangements, we doubt not that the proprietor, Mr. Knipe, will ensure a good attendance. ACCIDENT TO AN OLD MAN.—ON Tuesday evening, a man named Edward Lewis, nearly 80 years of age, fell near Mr. Lawrence's surgery, and sustained a serious cut on the head, and several severe bruises. When found, about 12 o'clock, he was in a state of ex- haustion from loss of blood, having, it is supposed, lain upon the road for some hours. He was assisted home, and Liedical assistance b^iug procured, ue is, wc learn, going on favourably. PONTYMOIL CRICKET CLum.-A match between the married and single of the above club commenced on Thursday evening. The result will appear in our next the first innings of the single on Thursday even- ing, exceeded their opponents by only three runs. We are happy to sa.y the club is in a very favourable position, the funds having enabled the officers to get a new set of cricketing implements, which were used on th% above occasion. Lovers of the manly game would dojivell to join. JCNE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.—During the pjjT week the Rev. C. Carr, of Cardiff, has been ably adfocating the teetotal cause in the various public thoroughfares of our town, and inviting his hearers to join the coldstream guards." From the number of persons who recorded their names at the conclusion of the: lectures, considerable results may be anticipated. A little opposition was manifested by one or two of the anti-teetotal fraternity in the early part of the week, but the inspiration of John Barleycorn did not suffice to render them adequate to enter the lists with the lecturer. On Wednesday evening, between 50 and 60 children belonging to the "Band of Hope," met in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, and were subjected to a categorical series of questions relating to the temperance cause, their replies evincing a considerable amount of originality. Mr. T. B. Smith occupied the chair, and, in connection with Mr. Carr, addressed some very appropriate remarks to the members and friends who were present. THE IRON AND COAL TRADES.—For some time past trade throughout South Wales has been gradually improving, and although slackness is still experienced at some of the works, the principal firms are well sup- plied with orders. At Ebbw Vale, Abersychan, and Blaenafon, the make of iron, particularly for railway purposes, has been on a large scale, while in Tredegar and other parts of Monmouthshire, large quantities have been disposed of. In Glamorganshire, however, a less favourable state of affairs is found. The Peny- darren Works, which employed a large number of hands, have ceased, the men have left, and the furnaces have been blown out. The minerals on the property have been purchased by the Dowlais Company, and to their works they will for the future be conveyed. A very large mill is now being constructed at Dowlais, and various new contrivances have been introduced into it. In the Aberdare Valley a steady business is doing, and the French orders for coal will tend to give greater animation to the markets. The Austrian trade, how- ever, is almost wholly at an end, in consequence of the vigilant watch kept by the French fleet for the vessels of her enemies. Several Austrian ships are now at Cardiff lying by, with no intention of moving at present.

THE LATE RAILWAY RATING APPEALS. To TziL, EDITOR.-There is no doubt (as Mr. Llewellin pro- perly observed), that the present mode of assessing railways as directed by the superior courts at Westminster, is based upon a wrong principle; the direction being, that after the net profits are calculated, five per cent. is allowed for interest upon the capital invested in rolling stock, and ten per cent. as tenant's profits in working the same, and a fair amount of the actual depreciation over and above the amount expended in repairs during the year-(these amounts are to be charged on the actually depreciated value)—thus the higher the deprecia- tion is valued, the greater the rateable value the succeeding year, as this five per cent., ten per cent., and depreciation must be calculated, not on their original, but their present value. Thus, taking the N.A.&H.R.Co.'s accounts as stated last week, they give the present value of their rolling stock as 9116,584; the depreciation during the present year at ten per cent. (the amount they claim above the fifteen per cent. allowed for interest and profits), would reduce the value to £ 104,926; the 25 per cent. claimed by the company instead of being £ 29,146, would be 926,231, or according to Trevethin traffic (calculating the earnings at their present amount) would raise the rateable value in that parish from £ 15.2s. 5d. to Lll 7.18s. 5d. and each succeeding year a larger amount, until a new stock was bought (that is, assuming no increase to the traffic.) was Another proof of the unsoundness of the present mode of assessment is, that if a company keeps a larger amount of engines, &c., than is requisite for its traffic (which was ad- mitted by Mr. Morris in this case,) the profit, &c. must be cal- culated upon the useless stock waiting for employment-or to use Mr. Morris's expression, "We must have the plant before we n have the traffic," to which it may be replied-True, but you are not to deduct our rates for the idle engines and carriages waiting to be employed. A much fairer and simpler method would be, either to charge the lines according to the average annual interest on their capital or otherwise according to their afflc—like any other tradesman or merchant, who expects his Ytfofits according to the amount of his business, and not 30- prding to the amount of unemployed capital lying at the bank. I remain, yours most respectfully, A RATEPAYER. P-S. In order to prevent doubts as to the correctness of the diculations, the items quoted are taken from the company's %n statements. THE WEATHER.—The thunder-storms which have during the past week swept over our town and neighbourhood, appeared to reach a climax on Tuesday evening last. Soon after five o'clock, the sky became black with tempest, and the atmosphere was very oppressive; when several flashes of lightning, accom- panied by as many peals of thunder, were emitted in quick succession. Hall of remarkable size came down for about ten minutes, but it was evident from the aspect of the sky that we were not in the thickest of the storm. In the vicinity of Abersychan, it appears to have raged with far greater force for nearly half-an-hour, several hailstones of large dimensions falling, one of which was picked up and measured one-and-a-half inches in length. As might be supposed, the injury inflicted on the grow- ing crops, by these pieces of ice, has been considerable peas, potatoes, cabbage, and other vegetables, being literally chopped up. The damage done to the green- houses and glass out of doors has been extensive, as much as 14 worth being broken in the garden of A. Davies, Esq., surgeon, and about L2 worth at C. F Harrison's, Esq., Longfield House. The property of W. Williams, Esq., also sustained some damage from the storm. We have not heard of any accident result- ing from the electric fluid, which appeared more vivid later in the evening. About eleven o'clock a regular deluge was experienced for about half-an-hour, and caused extreme inconvenience to several parties into whose domiciles it penetrated. The appearance of the roads on the following morning told the severity of the storm, deep furrows being made by the torrent which swept down their whole length, without regard to drains. The storms appeared partial, nothing of the sort being experienced in Newport and the surrounding district. The weather has since cleared up, and the air has become more cool and refreshing. ABERS YCHAN.-LARGE EGG.-One day last week, a hen, of the Spanish breed, belonging to Mr. Francis Drown, of the Pentwyn Tavern, and which was hatched about two years ago in the bosom of his niece Miss Phillips, laid an egg weighing 3foz. and measuring 7§ inches by 6J. ACCIDENT.-On Monday morning last, about four o'clock, a miner, named Lewis Morgan, was found on a road near the works with his hip and thigh broken. It is supposed that he sustained a fall while under the influence of drink. G-dRN-DIFFAITH.- SUNDAY SCHOOL AN- NIVERSARY.-On Sunday last, three eloquent sermons were delivered by the Rev. W. Dredge, of Monmouth, on behalf of the Wesleyan Sunday School, Garndiffaith. Several pieces were sung by the choir in a very credit- able manner, and the rev. gentleman's appeal was re- sponded to by a good collection. BLAENAFON. FATAL ACCIDENT. -On Monday last, about 3 p.m., as a haulier was engaged in taking a string of trams down a steep part of the road leading towards the furnaces, a little girl, not quite nine years of age, named Mary Ann Preece, got into the last tram, which capsized on her. She was conveyed home in a state of insensibility, and a sur- geon immediately sent for, but his aid was vain-the vital spark had fled. On Tuesday, an inquest was held on the body before H. Hughes, Esq., and the jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death." Not many minutes previous to the above, a horse, with a trolly attached to it, dashed away from the Works down the road past the schools. Fortunately, no one was injured except the haulier, who, in attempt- ing to restrain the animal, got trampled upon, and re- ceived several severe bruises.

WAR IN ENGLAND! THE FRENCH AND AUSTRIANS AT CARDIFF.— In no port in England is the present war watched with greater anxiety and attention than in the port of Car- diff, where are located so many representatives of the belligerent powers. The news of the French victory at Montebello having arrived on Tuesday se'nnight, a demonstration was made by the respective subjects, and would probably have resulted in a conflict, but for the opportune arrival of Mr. Stockdale, with a strong detachment of police, who succeeded in dispersing the would-be combatants. The Friday night following, however, preparations for a row on a larger scale were made, and on Saturday night affairs had assumed a most serious aspect. At half-past nine o'clock about 200 Austrians were marching up Bute-street, twelve a-breast, the front rank armed with tremendous blud- geons and heavy walking sticks. Several had poignards and some carried pistols, but Mr. Stockdale with his men were on the alert, and on their approach gave the order to charge, which was done in such gallant style, that the Austrians beat a retreat, flinging away a large number of sticks and bludgeons in their flight. Hav- ing thus disposed of the Austrians, they went to a beer- house called the Standard, where there were about 100 French and Italian sailors, who were marched out in single file, to see if they carried any weapons. The superintendent, after being satisfied on this point, was engaged during the greater part of the night in dispers- ing small detachments of the Austrians. On Sunday even- ing the militia staff was under arms till eleven o'clock, and again on Monday, and the prompt measures taken have prevented any very serious results.

USK. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, June 3.-—(Before F. M'Donnell, G. R. G. Relph, J. Nicholl, and S. Churchill, Esqs.)—Aiffliation Case -Eliza Brown v. Thomas Morgan.- Mr. Roberts was employed by defendant, and Mr. Owen by complainant. This case came before the petty sessions here some months ago, when, after a hearing of five or six hours, it was dismissed by a majority of the bench. Complainant then, by the instruction of her attorney, went to reside in another district in order that she might bring her case before other magistrates; but upon her stating to the magistrates of the Raglan division the purpose for which she had changed her residence, the course was shown to be illegal. Since then, two magistrates from Pontypool division were invited to hear the case, but it was ultimately determined that it should be heard by other magistrates of this division than those who previously heard it. Mr. M'Donnell did not appear to have understood the arrangement, and took his seat, upon which Mr. Relph did the same, and sent to inform the vicar of his reason for doing so, requesting him also to attend, but the rev. gentleman de- clined. The particulars of the case have been already before the public, and they are not such as to need repetition. In the evidence of Joseph Price, upon whose testimony complainant's case appeared to hang, there were some discrepancies between his present and his former statement, and the manner in which he gave it was so impudent as to draw upon him the censure of the attorneys on both sides. In the first examination, he said that when he saw complainant and defendant together, which was in October, a by-road and two hedges intervened between him and them,—that it was between seven and eight o'clock, but "not too dark for him to see what was going on." He now stated that he was in the road and but one hedge between them.-Defendant afrirmed that he had had no improper inti- macy with the complainant since August, 1857, and that the night alluded to by Price was then and not in October. The child was born the July following, and could not be his.- Price's evidence as to the time was, however, corroborated by Henry Attiwell, who, on a sessions night in October, saw the parties together, and Price walking about 200 yards behind them.—For defendant, it was endeavoured to be shown that complainant was a very immoral character and two witnesses, T. Williams and Edward Blakemore, unblushingly came for- ward to acknowledge their improper knowledge of her. (It is a pity they could not be saddled with a share of the child's maintenance.) Their effrontery created a strong feeling of disgust in the court, and not a little distrust of their evidence —The bench made the following order, namely, 106. for the midwife, Ss, for the first week after the birth, and Is. 6d. per week afterwards; and allowed the attorney for complainant 30s. and the costs of her witnesses. Mr. Relph observed that the bench had allowed complainant no more than Is. 6d. per week on account of her imprudence in frequenting dancing parties, and allowing different young men to take her home at most un- seasonable hours. In the case of Mr. Haynes, charged with an offence against his license on Good Friday last, and which was adjourned from last court for the production of a witness, Danl. Dix, the charge was dismissed, Dix now attending and proving that he was lodging with Mr, Haynes at the time, and that the beer drawn was for him. RIFLE CORPS. -On Friday last, a public meeting was held in the Town Hall, to take into consideration the formation of a rifle corps. Several influential gentiemen attended, among whom were D. E. Partridge, Esq., Portreeve, in the chair; Judge Falconer; G. R. G. Relph, J. Nicholl, G. W. Nicholl, M. P. Smith, A. J. Shepard, J. Boulton, Henry Greatwood, Falconer Richards, F. M'Dmmell jun., Esqs., and several of the tradesmen of the town. Judge Falconer and Mr. Relph urged the expediency of forming a club, until some further arrangement was made by the government as to equip- ping, &c. The advantage of forming a, club, instead of adopting the government plan, was this, that they would be able to fix their own time for practice, which should be so arranged as to interfere as little as possible with business, as it was desirable to form a club irrespective of class.—A committee was appointed to take the matter into further consideration. THz SoiREE.-In consequence of the monthly market happening on the 4th of July, the soiree will be held on the lltb.

Newport, Pontypool, and Blaenafon. UF-TRAINS WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS. STARTING FROM a. m.lp. iu. p.m.[p.m. a. m. p.m. Newport, Mill-street .,9 Oil 35 4 4o 8 0 9 30|8 Llantarnam 9 6jl 414 51|8 6 9 36;8 6 Cwmbran 9 10 1 4o'4 55j8 10 9 40|8 10 Pontwewydd 9 1411 49|4 59 8 14 9 44 8 14 Pontrhydyrun 9 181 535 38 18 9 48 8 18 Pontypool 9 35j2 10 5 20 8 35 10 5;8 35 Pontnewynydd 9 3912 14 5 24 8 39 10 9j8 39 Abersychan.- .9 442 19 5 29 8 441014)$44 Abersychan 9 442 19 5 29 8 44 1014 44 Cwm Avon 9 52|2 27 5 37 8 52 1022 8 52 Blaenafon ar.10 0|2 35 5 45 9 0 1030|9 0 DOWN-TRAINS WEEK DAYS. SUN-DATN. STARTING FROM a. m. ia. m. p.m. p. m. a. m. p. M. Blaenafon 7 3011303 06 308 0 4 30 Cwm Avon 7 381138 3 8 6 38 8 84 38 Abersychan 7 461146 3 16 6 46 8 16;4 46 Pontnewynydd 7 501150 3 20 6 50 8 20 4 50 Pontypool .8 012 03 307 08 30 5 0 Pontrhydyrun 8 712 73 37 7 78 37|5 7 Pontnewydd 8 11 12113 417 118 4l|5 11 Cwmbran 8 15 1215 3 457 15 8 45-5 15 Llantarnam 8 2112213 517 218 515 21 Newport, Mill-st. ar. 8 301123014 07 309 0 5 30

Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford. From PONTYPOOL ROAD for NEWPORT at 9 35, 1 50 t 4 15, 6 55t 8 15. Sundays 10 35, 7 15. Frotr. PONTYPOOL ROAD for tip-Stations & HEREFORD, at 8 21, 11 35, 3 23, 6 45.t Sundays 10 25, 5 55. All 1st, 2nd, and 3,.d Class, except those marked f

Newport, Ebbw Vale, and Blaina. .From DOCK-STREET, iN EwpoRT, for BLKINA anci inter- mediate Stations, at 7 0, 12 0, 5 30. Sundays: 9 0, and 5 15. From BLAINA, 8 51, 2 21, 7 26 and on Sundays, at 11 26 and 7 11. From ABERBEEG JUNCTION for EBBW VALE, at 8 9, 1 13, 6 44; and on Sundays, at 10 16, and 6 26. From EBnw YALE, at 8 45, 2 15, 7 20; and on Sundays, at 11 20 and 7 5. On Saturdays a Special Train leaves Newport at 7 30 p.m., for all Stations as far as Crumlin only. Coleford, Monmouth, Usk, and Pontypool. WEtt DAYS. SPMPATG. a. m. a. m. p. m. p. m.jp. m.ta. m»jp. m. Pontypool Road 9 3011 30 3 20 6 43110 25 5 54 Little Mill ) .arrive 9 40 11 37 3 31 6 50)10 33j 6 3 Junction j depart 9 50 11 45 4 10! 7 1610 40 7 8 Usk arrive 10 512 0 4 20 7 26J10 55i 7 20 Llandenny 10 15)12 i 30 7 36*11 5j 7 30 Raglan Road 10 20 12 15 4 36 7 40?11 9) 7 3« Monmouth 10 50112 44 5 6 8 16 11 40j 8 6 • a. m.la. m. jp. m. p. m. p. m.|a. m. J>. m. Monmouth 8 20jl0 301 2 30] S 46 9 15 5 0 Raglan Road 8 49 10 57 2 58 6 14 9 44 6 29 Llandenny 8 5411 Oj 3 3 6 19 9 49 5 34 Usk 9 4 11 10 3 15 6 30 10 0 5 44 Little Mill ) .arrive 9 1611 20! 3 25 6 40 10 16 5 98 Junction j depart 9 2211 26 4 2 6 46 10 -26 6 58 Pontypool Road 9 3011 861 4 10| 6 56g0 32] 7 4 TaffVale Extension. DOWN TRAINS. STIXPAYS Starting From a.m. ip.m Ip.m a.m. [p.m Merthvr 10 101 46 5 30 9 15 4 46 Troedyrhiew 10 191 53 9 23 4 56 Quaker's Yard Junction 10 40!2 1615 46 9 33 5 6 Llancaich (Nelson) 10 4712 2615 56 9 42 5 14 Rhymney Junction 10 5712 36 !6 6 9 52 5 24 Tredegar Junction 11 2 2 46 6 10 9 57 5 29 Llancaich (Nelson) .10 4712 2615 56 9 42 5 14 Rhymney Junction 10 5712 36 !6 6 9 52 5 24 Tredegar Junction 11 2 2 46 6 10 9 57 5 29 Crumlin 11 12|3 0l6 20 10 7 5 » Pontypool .11 2513 16 6 32 10 20 5 50 Pontypool Road 11 32 3 20 6 39 10 25 5 84 Pontypool Road .11 32 3 20 6 3910 25 5 M UP-TRAINS. SUNDAYS Starting From a.m. )p.m p.m|p.m a.m, |a.m Pontypool Road 9 35 1210:4 15|8 16 10 35 7 16 Pontypool 9 40 1216 4 30 8 20 10 40 7 20 Crumlin 9 54 1230;4 33'8 36*10 55 7 35 Tredegar Junction 10 5 1240 4 40l8 43 11 5 7 45 Rhymney Junction 10 10 1250 4 46!8 48 11 12 7 60 Llancaich (Nelson) 10 20 1 o!4 53!8 58 11 22 8 0 Quaker's Yard Junction 10 30 1 10:5 119 8 11 35 8 10 Troedyrhiew 10 43 4 2i |9 21 11 48 8 23 Merthyr ar.10 50 4 10,5 16:9 11 56 8 35

Jttarfats. PONTYPOOL MARKET, Saturday. A good attendance of buyers, and supplies rather large. Fowls, 3s. to 3s. 8d., and Ducks, 5s. to 5s. 6d. per couple Eggs, 8 for 6d. Butter, 13d. to 14d. per lb. A large quantity of old potatoes at 7s. 6d. per sack; some new ones selling at 4d. per lb. Average price of meat :-Beef, 7d. Lamb, 7d. to 71d. Veal, Sid. to 7d.; Pork, 7d. per lb. A fair supply of cattle, sheep, and stora pigs. Wednesday.-Prlces same as on Saturday. USK MONTHLY MARKET, Monday. Well supplied.with stock of all kinds, and the attendance of butchers and dealers good. Beef sold at 7d. per lb., Mutton at 6id. to 7d., and Lamb at 7. per lb. The trade was brisk, and a great many things changed hands. The Pig Market was well supplied. High prices asked, but a good many unsold.

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So < £ orresponif £ nts. We shall be glad to hear again from our Blaendare corres- pondent, but not on the alleged attempt to purchase a young woman's virtue, by the offer of a two-shilling piece and a future supply of groceries," the publication of which might be dangerous.

APPOINTMENTS FOR THE WEEK. County Court, Monmouth .Monday, June 13, at tea. „ Pontypool Tuesday, „ „ Tredegar.Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, Fairs:—Brynmawr, Monday, June 13; Monmouth, Tuesday and Saturday; Stow (Newport,) Thursday; Chepstow and Usk, Friday.

BIRTHS. May 30, at Rhode Hill, Devonshire, the wife of Reginald Talbot, Esq., of a daughter. May 25, at Abersychan, the wife of Thomas E. Wales, Esq., mineral agent, of a son May 27, at Abersychan, the wife of Mr. Hy. Clarke, of a son. June 4, at West place, Pontypool, the wife of Mr. William Burton, greengrocer, a son. June 5, at Abersychan Iron Works, the wife of Mr. John Ivory, of a son. MATTRTAffEB- May 28, at Llanhilleth Church, by the Rev. Mr. Evans, Mr. Wm Bennett, to Miss Eliza Barwell, both of Abersychan. June 5, Mr. John Richards, mason, of Pontypool, to MIBB Charlotte Halse,-(the hero and heroine, we are informed, of the little melodramatic incident, Love and Treachery," re- corded in the Free Press of the 14th ult.) June 5, at the Registrar's office, Mr. James Button, shoe- maker, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. JohnBobbs, shoemaker, all of Trosnant. DEATHS, June 2, at Victoria-row, Blaenavon, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. W. Watkins, aged 45, leaving ten children to lament her lose. June 2, Elizabeth Morris, of the Swan inn, aged 35. June 3, at Crossloach, near Llangibby, Mr. Michael Thomas, aged 77. June 6, at Llantilio Croecenny, suddenly, Mr. Philip Morgan, of the Ostry Inn. He was walking in his farm-yard, when he dropped down dead.

THE AUSTRIAN DEFEAT AT MAGENTA. THE ALLIES IN MILAN. The history of the fearful struggle which has for several days engrossed all minds, has not even yet been truly told. The accounts received from Vienna are quite as little to be depended upon as the French version, which startled the world with its" 20,000 KILLED AND WOUNDED," and its "7000 PRISONEBS." Though, therefore, the Austrian accounts reduce the number slain and wounded on their side to between 4000 and 5000, and make the loss on the French side at least half as much again," there can be no doubt that the allies have achieved a great, if not a decisive victory, and that Louis Napoleon and Victor Emmanuel are now lords of the ascendant" in Lombardy. The following is the telegram announcing the fact:— "Wednesday, June 8th, 8 a.na.—The Emperor and the King have just entered Milan. Their reception was magnificent and full of enthusaism." Whether the Allies will follow up their victory and attack the present position of the Austrians, or whether the latter .will return and make an assault upon their enemies, is a question upon which, with our imperfect knowledge of the facts, we will not venture to specu- late. Some, indeed, anticipate a pause in the war, and the intervention of mediators. But however that may be, there can be no doubt, and we rejoice in the fact, that Austrian tyranny in Italy has received its deathblow.