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POLICE COURT. SATURDAY.—Before C. H. WILLIAMS, Esq., chairman; and WM. WILLIAMS, Esq. THE GREEN-EYED MONSTIPR.Ann Knight, charged by M. A. Willis with assaulting her on the 10th inst. Complainant said defendant went into her house and dragged her from the back kitchen to the front door. Defendant, however, gave a different version of the affair. She said their gardens joined, and because she spoke to complainant's husband, who was in his own garden, his wife said she would be her b-y butcher that night, and followed up the threat by thowing two or three shillings'-worth of plates at her head; in proof of which she called a witness. The magistrates said it was a very discreditable affair for both parties, and ordered them to pay an equal share of the expenses, 3s. each. ORCHARD ROIBBING.-WM. Butler, Edwd. Reece, and Henry Brangham, were charged by Mr. Morgan with stealing apples from a little orchard by the side of the railway, where he caught them in the act.5s. each. WAGES.—Thos. Roberts v. Ebbw Vale Iron Compy.- Claim, Xl. 14s. 4d., for wages and overtime. Mr. Richards, on behalf of the company, denied the claim for overtime. When he went to Abersychan on the 28th May, he found that many of the men were working overtime, and he gave orders for them to stop. C. Rennie, timekeeper at the works, said that he gave plaintiff and all the others notice not to work over- time. Mr. Richards said that as complainant com- plained that he could not live without working over- time, he had raised his wages from 2s. 6d. to 3s. ppr day, and that 15s. only was due to him Order for 15s., without costs. AFFILIATION.-Ann Evans v. Edward Baker.- Order for 2s. weekly. BEERHOUSE ORFENCES.- IVM. Jones, landlord of the Golden Eagle," Fald-lane, charged with having his house open after eleven, on the night of the 11th inst. It appeared that a convivial club had a supper at the house that evening, and in consequence of the ducks not being sufficiently roasted or the green peas wanting extra boiling, the supper was not served till late, and the company kept up their conviviality a little too long. Fined 10s John Matthews, Cwmnantddu, charged ge, with having his house open during divine service-on Sunday last.—Fined 10s. CLUB Lkw.-I. ]Tayes charged by Timothy ColHns with assaulting him on the 7th mst. Complainant said that it was club night and defendant kicked up a row, and by their rules he was bound to turn him out, and did so, when defendant struck him.—Fined 15s. INDECENT ASSAULT.-David Williams was charged with indecently assaulting Catharine Kennedy, of Garn- diffaith. Complainant said defendant (a married man with six children) was hauling coal to her house, and in the morning he went in and made an indecent proposi- tion to her, which she indignantly refused and he went away. He, however, came back again in the evening and repeated the proposition, and committed the assault, Mrs. Kinsey said she happened to go in complain ainant's house, and witnessed the assault; she heard her cry out "be quiet. Defendant said he was very sorry and almost ashamed to show his face, and that he should not have done it but for the beer he had had.- Fined 2s., and 13s. expenses. LEAVING WORK.-ISaaC Roberts, charged with leaving the employ of Thomas Ellis on the 9th inst. without notice. Defendant admitted that he left, but gave a fortnight's notice. It appeared a month's notice was necessary, and the magistrates ordered him to return to work for the remaining fortnight, and pay 4s. expenses. DRUNKENNESS.—A labourer from Abersychan named M' Coy was charged by Mrs. Anne Prosser with being drunk and using bad language, and Margaret Moucher, by p.c. Wright, with being drunk in the streets on the 10th inst. The magistrates, before convicting in these cases, briefly explained the inadequate state of the law before the passing of the Refreshment Houses and Wine Licences Act" with regard to this offence, and wished publicity to be given to the following sections of the act, which came into force on the 1st of July, and which enables them to deal effectually with such cases:- Every person found drunk in any street or public thorough- fare, and who while drunk is guilty of any riotous or indecent behaviour, is, upon conviction before two justices, to be liable to a penalty of not more than forty shillings, or instead of such penalty, he may be committed to the House of Correction for any time not exceeding seven days,See. 40. Any person who shall be drunk, riotous, quarrelsome, or disorderly in any shop, house, premises, or place licensed for the sale of beer, wine, or spirituous liquors by retail, to be consumed on the premises, or for refreshment, resort, and en- tertainment, under the provisions of this Act, and shall refuse or neglect to quit upon being requested so to do by the manager or occupier, or his agent or servant, or by any constable, is, on conviction before one justice, to be liable to pay a fine not ex- ceeding forty shillings; and all constables are authorised, em- powered, and required, on demand of such manager, occupier, agent, or servant, to assist in expelling such drunken, riotous, quarrelsome, and disorderly persons from such shops, &c.-41. By the 40th section M'Coy was fined 10s., or in default to be sent to the House of Correction for seven days.- The female prisoner was discharged. TUESDAY.—Before C. H. WILLIAMS, Esq. SHEEP STEALING.Tolbn Jones and Mary Jones were charged with stealing a lamb, the property of Mr. George, of Blaenafon. The female prisoner had been before convicted for larceny James Phillips, a shep- herd.in prosecutor's employ, said he missed a lamb from the farm on Thursday evening, which he saw safe on ei Tuesday evening. It was a mixed Southdown, with black legs and face. Believed the skin of a face then produced to belong to the lamb he missed. Did not miss it on Wednesday. No person within two or three miles had sheep similar to his master's. P.c Thomas said on Saturday morning prosecutor gave him a war- rant to seach prisoner's house. P.c. Simmons went with him. On the road they noticed marks of blood for about 70 yards, and within 30 or 40 yards of the prisoners' house. They went in, saw the two prisoners, and read the warrant. Saw female prisoner put some bedclothes on a pan and carry it away. He followed her and found it contained two legs and a breast of lamb. Asked male prisoner where he got the meat from, and he said he bought it that day of Knight, the butcher, of Abergavenny. The female prisoner said Hush, I'll tell you all about it." She then said they were at Abergavenny on Tuesday evening, and met a man near the Swan, who was dressed in a white smock and had a basket under his arm. She asked if he had meat to sell and he said he had, and offered it all for 17s. She put her hand in her pocket, and finding she had but 7s., asked John for the rest. She then offered the man 15s. for it, and he said You shall have it if you will give me a pint of beer," and there they had it. The police made a further search of the house and premises, and found the skin of a lamb's face in the privy. They then went to the farm in company with the bailiff, and caught a lamb with a face similar to the one they had L found. He seized the meat on Monday morning, and charged them with stealing it. P .c. J. Simmons said he assisted in the search, and in a cot near prisoners' house found a lamb's trotter, and in the privy the skin of a lamb's face.Mr. Lewis, butcher, said he had examined the two legs of mutton then produced, and was satisfied it was not slaughtered by a butcher. M. A. Jones, 19 years of age, daughter of male and step-daughter of female prisoner, said she went down stairs about seven o'clock on Wednesday morning and saw some meat, some of which they had fried for break- fast. On Saturday the policeman came, and she asked her step-mother where she got the meat from, and she said she bought it. She afterwards said they were over at Mr. George's farm and got the lamb from there; her father was too timid-hearted, so she took and killed the lamb. Her father also told her it was from Mr. George's farm they had the lamb. He said her step- mother persuaded him to go with her for it. This was the case for the prosecution. The male prisoner, after the usual caution, said he knew nothing about it further than that he had some of the meat every night when he got home from work. The female prisoner I was also cautioned, and said John Jones, hcv husband, was free from the charge. She would tell the truth her step-son, George Jones, came home with his father, and complaining of their hard living, suggested to him that they should get a good lamb from'Mr. George's farm, but his father would not hear of it. The son then asked her to go, but she refused. He and his sister then talked in the road for some time and about three o'clock in the morning they went out together, and brought something home in a sack. She went down and saw it was a lamb, and the other two butchered and dressed it there and her step-daughter put it in a pan; she then asked her step-mother for some salt and boiled some of the meat for her father, and thought to throw the rest in the canal but the police were too quick. They took the skin up from where they had hid it, put it in a tub, carried it down the lane, and threw it into a wood at the bottom of a field. [The skin has since been found in this place.]—They were then committed for trial at the ensuing Monmouth assizes. WEDNESDAY.—Before C. H. WILLIAMS, Esq. EXTRAORDINARY AND SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A TRAVELLING DRAPER. Alexander Parry, a respectable tradesman, residing at Abergavenny, was charged with having committed a rape on the person of Jane Miller, a wretched-looking vagrant. Mr. Price, of Abergavenny, for defendant. The case caused a great deal of excitement in this town, and the police-court was crowded for some time before that appointed for the trial. The magistrate, however, thought it advisable to try the case in the committee- room, to the great disappointment of the public. The case occupied the court for upwards of three hours: the particulars may be gathered from the following evidence :—Jane Miller said she was a glover and gaiter maker from Ashton Keynes, Wilts, and had been travelling for two months. She was going to Aber- gavenny on Tuesday, about two o'clock, and just before she came to the half- way house she sat down on the high-road to take some medicine. She got up and walked a little further, but feeling sick, sat down again, when defendant came up and spoke to her. She thought he said It's a fine day," and answered Yes, sir." He said "What P" She then asked him what he had said, and he said How are you to-day," and she answered" Pretty well, thank you." He went on and she went back to fetch her medicine bottle; she sat down again and prisoner again came to her, and asked her if she would go into the wood with him, and she said No." He said he would give her a shilling if she would go over, and she said she would not go. He took hold of her and put her over the hedge into the wood, and took a withy stick and bound it round her hands. The hedge is close to the wood. He told her if she made a noise or halloed out he would murder her. He then committed the offence, and she tried to tear his face; he held his hands over her mouth. When he was going away he offered her two sixpences, which she would not take, but said she would follow him and have him taken up. He again bound her hands with a stick, and said if she made a noise he would murder her with his umbrella. Prisoner then left her and went further up into the wood. She saw a man coming along the road, and called to him, but he did not come back. She then went out of the wood and sat down, and told a man working on the road what had happened. This man advised her to go on and make enquiries as to the prisoner's name. She went on to Llanover village and saw a policeman; she saw prisoner there and gave him into custody. Complainant was then closely cross- examined by Mr. Price, and the following evidence was elicited:—That she had been staying at Podesta's lodg- ing house a fortnight; that she had no money when she came here; that she had subsisted ever since on the charity of others; had been ill, and had received tickets from the relieving-officer and police-station for lodging. Prisoner had a bag and umbrella, which he put over into the field directly he came up to her. Told people at home about the affair. She never was married and never had connection with a man before. She had not been to a doctor, but should have no objection to a doctor seeing and examining her. Was 32 years of age. She had been in an infirmary in London for fistula of the bladder, for which the doctors had used a number of instru- ments in operations upon her, but was turned out incurable. She then went to Ashton Keynes; from there to Cirencester; then to Cheltenham, where she stayed a few nights then to Gloucester, where she had been ill and in an infirmary, and .also had money given to support her; Madame O'Neill sent her from thence to Cardiff by train, and paid her fare she was in Cardiff five days before she came to Newport. She did not tell a man on the road that prisoner struggled with her but did not :get the upper hand of her. She told him prisoner had much insulted her Police-serjeant Williams said he was at Llanover yesterday (Tuesday) and received information from Jane Miller that a man named Alexander Parry, dressed in light clothes and blue neck-tie, had committed the offence as described. Prisoner came up and complainant gave him into custody. On telling him the charge he exclaimed "Is it pos- sible He then told her she was a consenting party, and that he had given her a shilling; that she had given him into custody because he had it off her again. This she denied. On telling defendant he must take him to Pontypool he said Can't we make it up without going before a magistrate I" She said there were no marks of violence on her person. There were some scratches on her arm, but no marks of a withy on her wrists, and her dress was torn.Complainant, re-examined by Mr. Price: There is no cottage nearer than the Half-way House. She might have been standing on the Clarence bridge at 11.45 on Saturday night last, but was sure she did not walk away side by side with a young man as far as the Railway Tavern.I. Williams, Esq., surgeon, was here sent for, and on his arrival prosecutor was sent with him into a private room for examination, and in the meantime Podesta the lodging house keeper was examined, who said prosecutor had lodged at his house a fortnight, and that she brought two tickets from the police. She brought home bits of bread, and did a little work for Jane, who gave her some sugar, tea, and some bread. She either paid him or his missis for her lodgings, not for anything else. He knew nothing of her character. She went out in the evenings, and when she came back paid for her bed. A young man enquired for her at his house late one night.] W. Rus- sell, charcoal finer, Clarence-st., was called by Mr. Price on behalf of defendant. He aid he saw prosecutor about 11.45 on Saturday night on the Clarence bridge standing against the wall. Saw a man go up and talk to her for about a minute, and then they went off side by side past the Railway Tavern. .Mr. Williams here returned and said he had examined the prosecutor and could find no marks of violence oil her person. If, as she had stated, she had never before had connexion with a man, and a rape had been committed on her yesterday (Tues- day) sufficient evidence of the fact would have appeared-and there was no such evidence. There were no bruises on her body or arms indicating that she had struggled or that violence had been used. There was no evidence of disease, but syphilis might exist without external symptoms, and she would not allow him to use the speculum to prove it. She told him she was suffering from fistula of the bladder, but he thought the story very improbable Mr. Price then addressed the bench on behalf of his client, and said complainant had made an extremely improbable statement; and after Mr.Williams's evi- dence he had no hesitation about asking the bench in confi- dence to dismiss the charge After some consideration the chairman said the evidence of the surgeon had entirely altered the face of the matter. Complainant's evidence was entirely unsupported, and as a doubt existed prisoner would have the benefit of it. He was therefore at once discharged.

LECTURES ON TEMPERANCE. On Monday evening a public meeting was held in Crane-street Chapel, to hear Mr. J. Burns, agent of the South Wales Tem- perance Association, who on the previous evening had delivered a lecture in Providence Chapel. Dr. Thomas (chairman) was sorry to see so small an assembly, as he did not doubt the ability of his friend to interest them. He was afraid the temperance cause was falling off-that many who had signed the pledge were relapsing-but they were resolved to go on with the war- fare. They had to contend with a gigantic evil, and if they could not conquer, they might at least ameliorate it. He had much pleasure in introducing the lecturer. (Cheers.) Mr. Burns said that since he entered that room a friend had come in who knew him when he went to Swansea infirmary with delirium tremens, and knew that he (the lecturer) went from bed to bed, and found that three-fourths of the cases were the effect of strong drink. The best and cheapest remedy would be, not to cure drunkards, but to prevent drunkenness. The taste for strong drinks was not natural, and could only be acquired by habit. Give him a certain number of moderate drinkers, and in a certain number of years he would give them a certain number of drunkards. There were narrow-minded men among the teetotallers, but no drunkards, and they were the only society who could say so What could we do to bene- fit the condition of the working classes! Take away their drink. The "respectable" aspect given to drunkenness was its greatest support, and there was a sort of bell-wether prin- ciple in society-one following the other. If the temperance cause were but half as popular as the rifle corps movement it would be well, for, if the French did come, it would not'be half so injurious to the population as strong drink. Referring to the scene at Abergavenny races, and the anxiety to save the poor lunatic from perishing in the Usk, the lecturer urged that there were 600,000 fellow-creatures being washed down a more fatal stream-the stream of inteinperance-aiid called upon his audience to aid the movement which alone could save them, and which would speed the time when, as was sung by Burns, "Man to man, the warld o'er, Shall brothers be, and a' that." The time was coming-press, platform, and pulpit proclaimed it. In the name of bruised wives and hungry children, in the name of the inmates of gaols, asylums, and infirmaries, and in the name of God, let them help it all they could. (Applause.) Collections were made towards defraying the expenses of the lecturer, who had come gramitously; und aIre: "few words from Dr. Thomas, the meeting dispersed.

TARTARIC ACID.-Traces of extensive iron works have recently been discovered at Abers Khan, in Tartary. On one of the furnaces is inscribed a verse, which our friend Mr. David Jones has put into plain English as follows:— There lived a man at Abers Khan- A wondrous sage, I vow! He undertook, by hook or crook, To make an iron sow. He failed and failed, and naught availed But yet, the cunning dog, One pig made he, for all agree He made himself a hog, PAROCHIAL ASSESSMENTS. We have been requested to notice the fact that a bill has been intro- duced into Parliament to amend the law relating to parochial assessments in England," by which, among other things, it is proposed to take the valuation of property out of the hands of the churchwardens and overseers of a parish, and vest it in an assessment board to be appointed by county magistrates, and to be totally irresponsible to the ratepayers. Petitions against the measure have been adopted by several important pa- rishes, and we think the matter deserves the attention of those who interest themselves in the affairs of our own parish. SPLENDID STRAWBERRIES.—We have had the pleasure of receiving from Mr. Knipe, of Kemeys Yach Gardens, a basket of remarkably fine strawberries, several of which were 3 J inches in circumference. The sample included a triple one of rare proportions, the circumference being not less than 7 inches. We are glad to learn that at Merthyr Annual Vegetable and Flower Show on Wednesday and Thursday week, (which was a first-rate show, and well attended), Mr. Knipe carried off no fewer than five prizes for fruit, &c. His gardens, which are now in excellent condition, (the beautiful show of geraniums and other flowers being in full bloom, and the strawberries rich and plentiful), are well worthy a visit, and pleasure-seekers will be glad to see that a second pic-nic party is an- nounced in another column. CARDIFF.—VOLUNTEER FETP,Lik-e our ancient friend Jack Falstaff, who used to exult that he was not only witty himself but the cause of wit in others, our modern heroes, the Volunteers, may rejoice that they are not alone good in themselves, but have the means of bringing benefit to others. Themselves the objects of popular interest and applause, they can collect at will immense masses of their friends and-neighbours, who, despite rainy weather and railway crushing, flock around the Volunteer standard wherever it may be raised, and pay their shillings with the most remarkable readiness, for the privilege of "assisting" at any demonstration in which their proteges may take part. The Volunteers have thus placed in their hands a power for usefulness beyond the immediate object which they have taken up. They are enabled, while advancing and strengthening their own cause, to promote the welfare of other laudable institutions and we are glad to per- ceive that this means of utility is being recognised and employed. As an illustration, we have the fete at Cardiff this week, which we have now to notice. Be- sides guarding our shores from external danger, it is our duty to grapple with those internal evils which beset our social system, and which, more particularly in large towns, assume proportions of startling magni- tude. Among the Volunteers who have set themselves to do battle with this enemy, is the Cardiff Young Men's Christian Association. To aid this corps was partly the object of their brethren, the Rifle Volunteers, on the occasion in question; and we commend to the young men of other towns who have taken up arms, whether to avert foreign aggression or to check social demoralisation, this example of the good that all may sustain by mutual co-operation. The principal point of attraction in connection with the fete was the Cathays park, where were congregated, on the second day, Tuesday, thousands of gaily-dressed visitors. On Mon- day, rain limited the attendance. The park was dotted with tents, in which were held a fancy fair and exhi- bitions of various objects of interest. Rifle. shooting for prizes took place on the moors on both days, and at its close on Tuesday afternoon, the Volunteers marched into the park, accompanied by their bands; and having taken up position in front of a platform erected for the purpose, the prizes—two rifles, a Lancaster and a short Enfielcl-were presented by Colonel Stuart, M.P. for Cardiff, to the successful competitors, Private Jenkins, of the Dowlais Corps, and Colour-sergeant Nethersole, of the 3rd Glamorgan Rifles, Swansea. The ranges were 300 and 400 yards the prize for the former distance, won by Colour-sergeant Nethersole, was the short Enfield, and for the longer distance the prize was the Lancaster Rifle. There were between eighty and ninety competi- tors. Addresses were delivered by Colonel Stuart, Dr. Nichol Carne, captain of the Cardiff Artillery Volun teers, and other gentlemen. The proceedings were much applauded, and at the close of the prize distribu- tion a concert of instrumental music was given bv a powerful band, led by Mr. G. F. Davies. Distir.'s celebrated gong drum had been secured for the occasion, and its ponderous tones resounded over the town, far and wide. Other musical performances took place during the fete, among which was a selection of vocal pieces sung with good effect by the Aberdare choir. Announcement had been made of a prize to be com- peted for by choirs, and some of our local (Pontypool) friends entered the lists; and either their celebrity overawed other choirs, or from some other cause, it was understood that the requisite number of competitors was not forthcoming, and the prize was therefore with- drawn. Fireworks and other amusements were pro- vided; but in consequence of no special arrangements being made by the Newport and Pontypool railway company, visitors from this neighbourhood were obliged to return early in the evening, leaving those more for- tunately circumstanced to enjoy the pyrotechnic dis- play, and otherwise amuse themselves for some hoars longer. In reference to the rifle-shooting, we may mention that the Hanbury Corps was represented by Lieut. Steel, Quarter-master sergeant Hair, and Ser- geants Williams and Rudge,—all of whom made very good practice. Mr. Hair stood second in the contest for the Lancaster rifle, and was victor in a sweepstakes which subsequently took place between twenty of the best shots on the ground, including the winner of the short Enfield, and Owen, one of the forty who shot for the Queen's prize at Wimbledon; but the winner of the Lancaster declined to join. The following are the total points made by each of the competing members of the Hanbury Corps:—Steel, 8 points; Hair, 15; Rudge, 11; Williams, 14. BLAENAFON.—ODD FELLOWSHIP.—The auditing of the accounts of the Loyal Victoria and Prince Albert lodge took place on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst. The funds, which are now more than £1,000, increased d638 during the past half-year. ACCIDENTS.—Ou Thursday se'nnight, a boy named John Rowley, working in the Coity pits, had his head dreadfully bruised by a stone falling upon it from the top. He is progressing favourably.—Two young men, named Geo. Hillman and Thos. Grindle, were slightly injured on the following day, at the same place. THE CHORAL SOCIETY.-To the Editor.-In your last impression I observed that some one from this place had forwarded you a communication, bearing reference to a paragraph of mine which you published on the 14th inst. I can scarcely believe that the person whom I allude to is a member of the society about which he wrote, inasmuch as he appears to be ignorant even of the name of it; he terms it the Harmonic Society," whereas the committee resolved that it should be called the JBlaenafon Choral Society." This was communi- cated to me by one of the committee, who furthermore stated that the Rev. J. Jones had been requested to give his permission for them to use the Infant School room. The latter portion of my paragraph was not written disparagingly, as (being an odd-fellow myself) I am confident the odd-fellows' lodge room is every- thing that is comfortable." But why do the committee so pertinaciously cling to a room at a public-house for the purpose of practising sacred music, when any chapel in this town can be procured for the same purpose ? In my opinion, it would be far more beneficial to the so- ciety, if the practice meetings were held in a chapel or school-room, as many of the fair sex who nave a great aversion to visiting public-houses, would then join and their services, in a society of this kind, are invaluable. As a proof of what I adduce, I may say that the number of girls at present in the choir is very small. Perhaps, if all the male portion of the members, like the con- ductor, belonged to the teetotal society, they might coin- cide with what I have just stated; but, as such is not the case, perhaps I may safely infer that they are old acquaintances of the renowned Sir John Barleycorn. Thanking you for the space you allot me, I remain, &c., —You it CORRESPONDENT. CONCERT.—On Tuesday evening last, a concert of secular music was given at the King's Arms Inn, by a few of the members of the Rhymney choir; Mr. C. Caird presiding at the piano-forte. The programme comprised a good selection of solos, duets, trios, glees, &c.; all of which were performed with great taste and accuracy. Too much cannot be said in favour of the Misses Forcy, who were frequently encored and ap- plauded. Mr. Caird, after playing a fantasia, intro- ducing a number of variations on Home, sweet home," was also very warmly and deservedly applauded. The proceedings terminated upon the national anthem being sung, and the audience dispersed, apparently highly delighted. A BRISTOL TREAT.—One day last week, a master tradesman, a well-known knight of the lapstone, having come to this place and got a little on the spree, met with a friend he had not seen for a long time, who took him to a commercial inn, and ordered supper, bed, and breakfast for him. After having breakfasted, he asked the landlady for his carpet bag and parcel, when she told him she should detain them till his board and lodging was paid for, his friend having given him a Bristolman's treat,"—left him to pay for himself. X-EP, TffYR. -CHILD )IUMDER.-The body of a female child has been discovered in a pool of the Taff river, uuder circumstances leaving no doubt that it had been murdered. A man named Henry Yaughan. engaged at one of the ironworks, went to the river for the purpose of angling, and while there, in company with another workman named Edward Duncan, he found, at no great distance from a bridge which is much traversed by foot passengers, the body of a child. It did not appear to have been long in the water, and on looking round, they found on the stones near the edge of the pool, a quantity of blood, which was also of recent deposit. They took the body into the town, and gave information to the police, and on Saturday the coroner of the district, John Overton, Esq., held an inquest, when it appeared, from the evidence of Dr. Edward Davies, that the child had beyond doubt been murdered, and the jury returned a verdict to that effect. The perpetrator of the shocking crime has not yet been discovered.

APPOINTMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Sale of Furniture by Mr, Philpot (see advt.) Monday Fair at Chepstow Wednesday Assizes at Monmouth Friday

BIRTHS. July 23, the wife of Mr. Havard, grocer, George-street, of a son and heir. MARRIAGES. July 22, at Stow Church, Newport, by the Rev. E. Hawkir vicar, Mr. Wm. Ellis, son of Mr. Joseph Ellis, formerly of the Greyhound Inn, Pontypool, to Miss Gwynne, daughter of Mr. Rowland Gwynne, Pontnewynvdd. July 25, by license, at Crane-street Chapel, bv the Rev. Dr. Thomas, before the Rev. D. Morgan, registrar, Mr. Daniel Davies, Garndiffaith, to Miss Annie Jones, Clytha. The wec- ding was a gay one, the chapel being strewn with flowers, and after the ceremony the happy pair proceeded to Liverpool to spend the honeymoon. DEATHS. July 26, aged 75, William Williams Phillips, Esq., for upwards of 25 years steward to C. H, Leigh, Esq., and univer- sally respected,

TO CORRESPONDENTS. Barry Brake."—The lines are good, but R- A-Is little bonnet" is not a subject of general interest, although we are delighted to hear that there is Asweet bewitching face in it,withwondrous charming grace in it. And not thefaintest trace in it of anythmg unpleasant, "Pat O'Connor" impugns our fairness in closing the discis- sion with" Lapstone," to whom he wishes to put one or two questions; but as the admission of these would inio reply, we think it better to leave the matter as it st 11 being perfectly satisfied that our riflemen are proof, as wPl, against good-humoured banter, as more serious assaults.

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