Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

POLICE COURT. SATURDAY.—-Before WM. WILLIAMS and H. M. KENNARD, Esqs. NEGLECTING- \V omc-John LZctndrigan, shoemaker, was charged by Mr. Shellard, of this place,, with neglecting to make up four pairs of boots.—Ordered to pay 5s. expenses, and discharged on promising to re- turn them on Wednesday. cl 0 THE DISPUTED STILE.—Mrs. Rogers, of Talywain, was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Davis, of the same place. Complainant said she was walking along the path leading through defendant's garden, when she came up, dragged her down, kicked and abused her, and said the next time she met her near her stile, she would be the death of her. C. Phillips said he saw complainant catch hold of Mrs. Rogers and try to pnll her down. He was present all the time the dispute lasted, but saw no blows struck on either side. Com- plainant said she could show the marks of the blows on her arm. Defendant said Elizabeth Davis came across her garden; she had no right there, and she turned her back, but did not assault her.Magistrates: But Mr. Henry Lewis -says complainant has as much right to the road as you have, and a legal right to make use 'of the stile. Complainant's mother said she saw defendant strike her daughter on the head, but did not see her daughter try to pull defendant down The magis- trates said they were satisfied an assaulfhad been com- mitted, and discharged defendant on payment of 7s. expenses, trusting that after this there would be no more disputes about the stile. Arr,ILIATION.-Alary Kenjpson against W. Luke, of Garndiffaith. Charge admitted, and order made for payment of 2s. per week, and 14s. 6d. expenses. AN OLD GRIEVANCE.—Edward Ellis, of Blaenafon, charged George Matthews with using threatening lan- guage and otherwise conducting himself in such a manner as to put him in bodily fear. Mr. Greenway for the defence. Complainant said he was a cripple: Matthews threatened him, and put his fist in his face more than once or twice.-Cross-examiiied He had known defendant many years; they had been on friendly terms he never had any quarrel with him; he did not throw water over defendant; he (complainant) was not a pugilist, and had never fought two pitched battles. James Porter said he turned into the Brewery tap to have half-a-pint, and he saw defendant put his fist in complainant's face, and abuse him. Ellis asked hilli- why he did it, and he said because he threw some water over him four or five years ago. Ellis called him y a liar. The landlady requested defendant to go out, and he did so at once Mr. Greenway said it was quite a frivolous charge. Some short time ago com- plainant throw some water on his client—this was the first time they had met since, and it was quite natural he should ask him why he did it. There was simply a little cross-firing, one called the other a liar and so on. .At Mr. Greenway's suggestion defendant was repri- manded and discharged on payment of 9s. 6d. expences. FELONY.—Ann Dummott and John Coleman, reman- ded from last week, charged with having a valuable cloak and other property in their possession, supposed to be stolen, were again brought before the magistrates, the owner of the cloak having been found.R. Simpson, Esq., said that on the 13th inst. Mrs. Simpson borrowed a cloak from Miss Morgan, of Llanfoist House. The cloak was left in the carriage on the evening after the races-the carriage stood in front of the Swan Hotel, Abergavenny-and on leaving between three and four o'clock next morning the cloak was missed.Miss Mary Morgan said the cloak produced was the one she lent Mrs. Simpson, and her property. Inspector H. Fowler said that on the 13th inst. he saw the prisoners together on Abergavenny race-course. AnnPedestre sworn She came by the 11.15 train from Abergavenny, on Saturday, the 14th inst. She went to Mrs. Jones's lodging-house in Trosnant, and she asked her to look after it for her. Between two and three o'clock the female prisoner came in by herself, she said she had come by the train, and she had with her the basket now produced. Shortly after- wards the male prisoner came in with a bundle. When the female prisoner came in at first she only asked for half a bed for herself, but when she saw the male priso- ner she said, "Oh, Mrs. Jones, I shall want a bed now my old man's come, instead of half a bed." The male prisoner then asked Mrs. Jones to put his bundle by for him, and let no one meddle with it. She told him to put it down in the corner, she had no other place for bundles. The two then went out, and the male prisoner came back first, and the female soon after. She put on her bonnet and shawl, and said I am going out to have a drop of beer with my old man-we have made it up, we had a quarrel this morning." She picked up the bundle and said it belonged to her old man. Mrs. Jones told her to put it down, as the owner told her no one was to meddle with it. She (prisoner) said she didn't want to take it away, she would put it on her basket. It was the same bundle Superintendent Bell took, containing the cloak. I did not see the cloak before. It was examined in my presence Mr Superintendent Bell said that on the 14th inst., in searching the lodging houses he found the bundle pro- duced, and on examining it, found in it the mantle. It was tied up in a brown holland apron inside the bundle. Both prisoners were out, but he obtained a description of them from last witness, and found them at a coffee house in Trosnant, about 11 o'clock, having Sci!1).C reif siimoi-si. Tho," fellwJ aiJ.dresspel the" male prisoner by the name of Morgan. I charged the female prisoner with having the mantle in ber possession, and she said she knew nothing about it, but afterwards said she bought it for 7s. from a woman at Abergavenny. The female prisoner said it was quite true—she got her living by buying old clothes, as the handbills in her basket would show. The male prisoner said he knew noining of the mantle till it was produced by the police. .The magistrates asked prisoners whether they wished the case to be decided there or at the quarter sessions, and they said they should like it settled at once. They were then told that if they pleaded guilty the case could be dealt with summarily, otherwise they world have to be in gaol till July, upon which the male prisoner pleaded guilty, at the same time advising his partner to follow his example, which she did with much seeming reluctance, saying it was a shame, for she did bur the cloak. They were then sentenced to two months, hard labour. AFFILIATION.—-Mary Ann Watkins against Edward Eaivards. Mr. Greenway for appellant and Mr. Owen for respondent. This case occupied the Bench for some time, a great many witnesses being examined on both sides, whose evidence was very contradictory.—An order was made for payment of 2s. weekly.

CHURCHWARDENS. At a parish meeting, held on Tuesday morning, Messrs. W. Wood and J. F. Williams were appointed churchwardens for this parish for the ensuing year. SEBIOTIS ACCIDENT. On the morning of Friday se'nnight, Emily Waffington, aged 14, servant to Mr: Clayton, shoemaker, of this town, was standing by the fire which she had just kindled, when, the door being open, the wind blew her clothes towards the grate, and they became ignited. It was some time before the flames could be put out, and the poor little girl was so sadly burnt, that faint hopes are entertained of her recovery, though Mr. Thomas, the surgeon attending her, has done everything in his power to alleviate her sufferings. Mr. Clayton, in extinguish- ing the flames, was also much burnt about the hands. "WHAT A SHILLING MAY DO.—"We beg to re- el mind our readers that by the small investment of one shilling, they have the chance of obtaining first-class .paintings of various values, from £ 5 to £ 150, besides Numerous smaller prizes. (See advertisement of the "Art Union of Great Britain," in another column.) The Art Union has been established for an unexcep- tionable purpose—the promotion of a taste for the fine arts—and is conducted under auspices of too high a character to admit of anything questionable. The drawing will take place on Saturday, June 30th, and we hope to have the pleasure of announcing some good inizes to our own townspeople, numbers of whom have already secured shares. POy., XECON-o This fair supply r n4-, ( a m sho we: Boar fL »vitL v>vaiwo- who had ror a sowing, anel roundaL galleries, anu 1 forming pigs and ponies were th io satisfy the eye, while peripatetic vendors of oranges, nuts, and gingerbread, and sweetmeats of very doubtful look but in every variety of form, were there to please the taste and satisfy the appetite. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-On Tuesday morning- last a young man of rather weak intellect, named James Tanner, residing on the Tranch, attempted to commit suicide by hanging himself. A short time since his father died, leaving some little property, consisting of a house and garden, and it appears the eldest son's claiming the whole of it gave rise to frequent disputes between the two brothers. On Monday the elder of the two commenced digging the garden, and soon after the younger, thinking he had an equal right, began to dig his half," and on going into the house liis brother's wife gave him a thrashing for so doing. On Tuesday morning she left him in the house alone, and returning in a quarter of an hour she found the door locked, but, succeeding in forcing it open, she saw him sus- pended by a rope from a beam in 'the middle of the ceiling, and assistance being called in, he was imme- diately cut down, not greatly the worse, although his neck bore a livid circle from the pressure of the rope. His brother refusing, after this occurrence, to maintain him, an order was made for his admission into the workhouse. He had once before attempted to hang himself in a cell at the station-house, while await- ing an examination on a charge of fowl-stealing. ST. JAMES'S CHAPEL CHOIR.—The annual supper given to the choir by the incumbent of St. James's chapel took place on Wednesday evening at the Clarence Hotel. After the supper, to which all did ample justice, the following toasts were proposed— "The Wardens," by the Rev. W. D. Horwood; "The Rev- W. D. Horwood," by Mr. G. S. Chamberlain; The Choir," by C. J. Partes, Esq.; and several other toasts by various gentlemen. Several suitable glees and madrigals enlivened the proceedings, and greatly enhanced the enjoyment of a very agreeable evening. HANBURY RIFLE CaRIS CONCErT.-In calling attention to the above concert, which will take place next Monday evening, we have no hesitation in ex- pressing our conviction that it will be one in every way deserving of extensive patronage. The programme, which our readers will find in another column, cannot fail to be appreciated, and could not have been more judiciously selected for the occasion, consisting as it does of choice military morceaux and other pieces of the most popular character. Besides the able conductor, Mr. Groves, and the members of the Pontypool Choral Society, who have on previous occasions distinguished themselves, it will be seen that two professional vocalists of known merit have been engaged; and when to these advantages is added the fact that the band of the First Newport Rifle Corps, under the able direction of Mr. A. G. Pollock, R.A., will take part in the performances of the evening, we have a right, without appealing to the patriotic (foaracter of the Volunteer movement and its obvious claims upon the public, to anticipate a success even beyond that which attended the last concert in this town. It will be observed that special trains will leave the Crane-street station, after the entertain- ment, for Newport and Blaenafon, caJling at all the intermediate places, and though the railway company have exacted for this accommodation a higher guaran- tee than has ever before been required on a similar occasion, we do not doubt that such numbers will avail themselves of it, as will more than justify the spirit which the promoters of the concert have displayed in the matter. ACCIDENT.-A,n accident occurred to Mr. Constance, of Usk, surveyor of roads, on Monday night last, and a report having been spread that an attempt to rob him had also been made, an enquiry was instituted by the police, but it was found to be without the slightest foundation. It. appears that he left this place about nine o'clock on Monday evening last somewhat the worse for liquor, and proceeded on his way to Usk. He drove against the Pontymoil toll-gate, where he alighted from his gig to see if any damage had been z, I done to the harness, and the toll-gate keeper, finding it all right, advised him to be careful lest he should meet with an accident. He reached the Horse and Jockey without further mishap, save the loss of his hat and rug, which he imagined some one had taken from him, but a man being sent back to see, soon returned with the missing articles. At this place he stayed a short time, and the landlord, thinking him incapable of taking care of himself, sent a man named John Hughes, a charcoal burner, to see him in safety as far as Little Mill, where he said he should stay all night. It appears that at a short distance from this place his hat again fell off, and Hughes got out to pick it up, when Mr. C. declared they were going the wrong road, would not let him get in again, and turned his horse round it became un- manageable and started off at a fearful rate back again, and the toll-gate at Pontymoil being shut, the horse jumped over the wicket on the left-hand side, throwing Mr. Constance out with great force, and he fell under the gig, Willi ap«Orn«.llwgia»*«, I .being all but smashed to pieces. Fortunately the itnr-j ness broke and the horse got away, or he must have been f killed. The toll-keeper, hearing the crash, went out, j and Mr, Constance was with dilficulty extricated, and taken into the house bleeding profusely. Mr. Thomas was then sent for, who, on examination, found a severe cut on Mr. C.'s left leg, and considerable contusions on different parts of his body, but fortunately no bones were broken. He was conveyed home between three and four o'clock in the morning in a fly and pair. ABERS YCIIAll. SECOND MONMOUTH- SHIRE, FIRST PONTYPOOL RIFLE Corps.-A correspon- dent sends us the followin, On Saturday, the Abersychan division of this corps marched under com- mand of Senior-Sergeant Rowlands (from the Hereford Militia,) and Junior-Sergeants Howell and Gorrell, to the residence of W. Williams, Esq., Snatchwood, where Sergeant Rowlands gave the word of command, Pre- sent arms," which was promptly obeyed. Slope arms and charge bayonets" was the next order, and was very creditably executed. After forming a square, and reducing square, the command was given for "Quick march," when they marched back for the school-room. But their campaign was not ended; for, on going up the hill beyond Abersychan, they encoun- tered an attack of cavalry, the enemy being a huge donkey, who, on seeing them coming, made a quick march, darted into their centre, and completely routed them, one man being overthrown and deprived of his cap in the charge, though, fortunately, not much in- jured. After recovering from their fright, and the enemy having disappeared, it was a general regret that they had not charged bayonets but they must learn to defend themselves when the assault is being made, and not wait till the enemy has done his worst, or they will stand a very bad chance of gaining the victory at ano- ther like encounter, should it occur." Ik BLAENAFON.—FATAL ACCIDENT.—An accident of a very melancholy nature occurred on Sat- urday last in the tunnel leading from these works to Pwlldu, by which a lad, ten years of age, named Tlios. z, Mason, met with his death. It is supposed the unfortu- nate boy was riding on one of the hitchings of a loaded train of trams, and that by some sudden stoppage the trams ran together, and consequently the poor lad was crushed to death. An inquest was held in the Pwlldu school-room on Monday, before Thos. Hughes, Esq., coroner, when the jury, after a little deliberation, gave a verdict of accidental death." The practice of riding on hitchings between trams is very common amongst boys and haulers, and is the cause of a great number of accidents, and, in many cases, deaths—stringent mea- sures should therefore be adopted to suppress such dauTcrõus practices, and thus lessen the amount of •- -vj "• fljg ^consequences. ;?onent. iii n. .L.iv ;g _of the ■+'(, circumference, 0Lee.. quarter; ..w-gut, three and a half ounces. ABERTILLERY-The Primitive Metho- dist Chapel Anniversary was hÐleln Sunday last, when three sermons were preached by the Rev. Mr. Hedges, who laboured in this place some five years ago. The English Baptist chapel was kindly lent for the occasion, and the Primitive Methodist choir from Garndiffaith attended and sang a number of short anthems very satisfactorily. The day being fine the chapel was well attended, and collections were made in aid of the chapel fund. USE.—To JAMES HENRY CLARK, Editor of the Usk --Sir, when you again undertake to report in that paper of yours any case in which I am concerned, I will thank you to do so faithfully, with out adding The Wrong Pig by the Ear." On the occasion I refer to, I stated to his Honour and the Court that I brought the action entirely on public grounds, and you may as well as others be reaping the benefit of my experience, without the expense. Let me advise you in future not to use those insulting sneers at your neighbours which you too frequently indulge in. or you may find to your cost that you have The Wrong Pig by the Ear,"—witness Edwards v. Clark. —W. BULL, Draper, Usk.

Newport, Pontypool, and Blaenafon. UP-TLLAINS WEEK DAYS. SUNBAYR. STARTING Piloit a.m.jp.m.lp.m.'p.m. a.m.sp.m. Newport, Mill-street ..9 01 35|5 0:8 0S9 30.8 6 Llautarnam 9 6.1 41 5 6.8 6 9 36 8 6 Cwmbran 9 10.1 45 5 10;8 10 9 408 10 Pontnewrdd 9 141 49 5 14!8 14 9'4i Pontrhydyrun 9 18;1 53 5 18 8 18 9 48 Pontypool ..9 35j2 10|5 8 35 10 5 Pontnewynydd 9 39 2 14 5 39-8 39 10 9jt Abersychan 9 ii:2 19 5 44:8 44 lOujs 44 Cwm Avon 9 52|2 2715 5218 52102218 52 Blaenafon ar.10 0\2 35:6 0;9 0 1030|9 0 DOWN-TRAINS: WEEK. DAYS. ,S PAYS. STARTING FROJll a. HI. a. ,ii. .m. p. iu. a. TCl.p. m. Blaenafon 7 301130;3 06 30|8 0 4 30 Cwm Avon 7 3811138,3 86 3818 8 4 38 Abersychan .7 46jll46|3 16 6 46'8 16 4 46 Pontnewynydd 7 o0|llo0;3 20;6 50]s 20 4 60 Pontypool 8 0|12 0:3 30:7 0|8 30 5 0 Pontrhydyrun 8 7|12 7|3 37l7 718 37 5 7 Pontnewydd ,.8 1.111211 i3 4117 11 8 41 5 11 Cwmbran 8 lo(1215;3 45 7 15|8 45 5 15 Llautarnam 8 2l|l22l|3 51 7 2lis 515 21 Newport, Mill-st.ar.8 3o!l23C\!4 0 7 3019 0 5 30'

Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford. From PONTYPOOL ROAD for NEWPORT, 9 30,12 0, 1 50f 4 18, 6 55, 8 25. Sundays 10 32, 7 5. From PONTYPOOL ROAD/or Up-Statiens & HEREFORD, at 8 10, 11 35, 3 23, 6 Sundays 10 25, 5 55. All 1 st, 2nd, and 3rd Class, except those marked t

Newport, Ebbw Vale, and Nantyg-io. From DOCK-STREET, NEWPORT, for NANTYGLO and inter- mediate Stations, at 7 0, 12 0, 5 30. Sundays: 8 30, and 5 15. From NANTYGLO, 8 45, 2 15, 7 20; and on Sundays, at 10 25 and 7 10. From ABERBEEG JUNCTION for EBBW VALE, at 8 6, 1 10, 6 40; and on Sundays, at 9 38, and 6 23. From EBBW VALE, at 8 45, 2 15, 7 20; and on Sundays, at 10 25 and 7 10. 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. WEEK DAYS. >liAVj.' ja. m.:a. nUp. m. p. m.|p. mJa. 111. p. m. Pontypool Road 9 SOjll 35 3 20: 6 5310 25! 5 55 Little Mill i .arrive| 9 45 11 42' 3 311 7 010 33! 6 S Junction i departjlO 5 4 is! 7 26.10 4(;j 7 6 "Usk arriveilO 20, i 4 24 7 36 10 55, 7 20 Llandennv 10 45 I I 4 34 7 46 11 5 310 Raglan Road 10 50 4 40 7 50 11 9 7 35 Monmouth 11 20 5 10 8 25 11 4(;j 8 4 a. in. a in. 1). m. p. 111. I). III a, m. p. m. Monmouth 8 20j 2 0 5' 46 9 15 5 0 Raglan Road 8 49 2 30: G 14 9 44 5 29 Llandennv 8 54| 2 35; 6 19 9 49 5 34 Usk 9 4j 3 Oj 6 3010 0 5 44 Little Mill .arrive! 9 16! 3 20, 6 4010 15 5 66 Junction ) depart] 9 22|11 50] 4 10' 6 4610 28. 6 58 Pontypool Road 9 30|12 0l 4 23| 6 56J10 32 7 5

APPOINTMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Concert at Town Hall (sec acht.J Monday, April 30 Sitting days, Inland Revenue Officers.Tuesday & Wednesday Pairs Caerleon, Tuesday; Newport, Thursday

LOCAL CONUNDRUMS. BUNDLE No. 2. Why is Blue Boar Field like Llandaff?—Because there's a Bishop in it. Why is a tradesman in the same place likely to take care of Number One ?"-Because he's a sell-fish man. What is the difference between the landlord of the Ship and a wine and spirit merchant lately of this town ?-The one's Hopt-on, but the other's hopi-off. If a saddler in Caroline-street should feel affronted by this conundrum, why would it have the effect of an optical illu- sion ?--Because it would make Broivn look black. Should the Water Works Company be deprived of their excel- cellent secretary, for what purpose should they l'esort to wiysf —To supply the loss of their Hair. If one of our station-masters were to become much reduced in flesh, why would he be more studious ?—Because he would be a thin-King. Why is a waiter like an auctioneer ?—Because he is 3, fill-pet. If we had a communicat ion with the planets, at which of them should we be likely to establish a trade ?—At the Sun, be- cause there are Merchants there. When are the goods in a china and earthenware shop hi dan- ger ?-When there's a Rmv(e) in it. Why is the letter 13 like night at a bookseller's Because it makes EdiMrfit-turri Eedwards. 't rainltuf ?—When ♦v -ecs -is pupils 1—A ill. if'hat bird would be most at home in Crane-W Why M it impossible for a certain grocer at become the oldest inhabitant ?— Because" there will always be a Lot 'older. In what way would; the consumers of ga illness of the proprietor ?—It would J rice If sentence of death were passed upon our;; ent, tvho would, be a likely person to e, Mr. S. Williams, because he is a Bell-hant What letter of the alphabet would turn Horseshoe Inn into an old abbey 1 The-* would convert Anthony into Lanthony. TT'Iiy is the agent of the Pontnewynydd Brewery 61 great, favourite with the fair sex*?-Beca.us e, e-e'ry Ia-t -dVet. Her-man. Why is a still tongue like the writer of these eo??undryms! -Because it makes a Y.Z.

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Taff Vale Extension. DOWN TRAINS. j SCNDAYS Merthyr 10 101 4615 40< S 1514 46 Troedyrhiew 10 191 53 I 0 SSJ4 to Quaker's Yard Junction 10 40 2 1615 56? 9 S3>5 6 V. ai nch (Nelson) 10 47 5 "H* 6* 9 42l5 14 tl. jmey Junc ti/r; t -7 I J9 52)5 24 'ireci.'$rar Junction >' 9 57 5 29. •. Crumlia li 'ft 7>s as J. Pontypool -« I'ontypool Road I I'-l'liAl-N ft. S Pontypool Road 8 12104 -r lj Pontypool 9 4* '2i« 4 20 CefnCrib '-25. is 40jlO 5c)7 30 Cruinlin 9 54P2W4 40ls 46|]0 5.: 7 35 Tredegar Junction 10 5:1240 4 48 8 5.3)11 5 7 4* Rhvmnev Junction 10 10jl250 4 53:8 58 11 12l7 50 Llaiieaicii (Nelson) 10 20|l 0 5 1 9 8 11 22':S 0' Quaker's Yard Junction .10 3011 10 5 9,9 18111 35 8 10 Troedvrhiew 10 43!4 2: ;9 31111 48 8 23 Merthyr ar.10 50 4 10 5 26 9 40111 56835

BIRTHS. April 20, the wife of Mr. Solomon Voyce, of the Columbia. Pontnewynydd, of a son. MARRIAGES. April 18, at Shirenewton, 1. H. Soper, Esq., surgeon, of Blaina, to Jane Eleanor, third daughter of Frederick Levic-k, Esq., of Shirenewton House and Blaina. April 23, at the superintendent-registrar's office, Pontypool, Mr. Win. Clifford, to Miss Mary Morgan, both of Garndiffaith. April 23, at the superintendent-registrar's office, Pontypool, Mr. James Jones, shoemaker, Sowhill, to Miss Elizabeth Tay- lor, of West-place, Pontypool. DEATHS. March 16, at Parisville, Ohio, aged 29, the Ew. Edward Roberts, Baptist minister, son-in-law of Mr. Samuel Kelly, 01 Abersychan. April 16, at Cwmbran, aged 59, Mrs. Jane Lewis, and on the following day, aged 59, Mr. Thos. Lewis, blacksmith, husband of the above. They were both greatly respected, and were followed to the same grave, at Trevethin, on the 21st, by a large number of their friends and neighbours. April 26, Mr. Richard Williams, of Trosnant, tiler and plas- terer, aged 86, being the oldest man in the parish.