Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

BOARD OF BOADS. An adjourned meeting of this board was held on Wednesday morning last, at the Town Hall, Mr. J. Hair, chairman; ,the following members were also present, Messrs. Harrison, Lewis Walters, Vipond, and II, Daniel. The lists of defaulters to the highway rates having been read over and commented" on at some length, it Wä8 proposed by Mr. Walters, seconded by lvIr. Harritini, and carried "That immedtate legal measures be taken to recover the amounts due." It was-also resolved that a rate be granted of threepence in the pound. LECTURE AT TIlE TOWS HALL.—The Rev. J. J. Brown lectured here on Thursday evening. The Rev. T. Davies, M.A., presided, and the attendance was numerous. R. CRIIEE>TWAY, ESQ.—ilany of our readers will be glad to see, by our report of the County Court proceedings this week, that the above gentleman, who s has been seriously indisposed for the last three months is again able to attend to his professional duties. YoLTJXTEEit CONCERT AT Usx.—The con- cert in aid of the band fund of the 8th Monmouthshire rifles is announced to take place on the evening of Monday next. Members of the Pontypool Choral Society will, we understand, take part in the perfor- mance, and the programme is of a character that cannot fail to attract a crowded audience. SECOND IIOSISIOUXHSHIEE RIFLE COrPS.-On Saturday, about 90 additional members of this corps were sworn in before C. H. Williams, Esq., making the total number, including the Pontymoil company, 210 effective members. Edward Enoch Tucker, gent., is gazetted as ensign. A company has'also been formed at Abercarne in conjunction with the above corps, which combined with the Eobw Yale, &c., will make it about 400 strong. THE HAXBTTEY RIFLE Corps.-Oli Tuesday, a meeting of this corps was held at the Town Hall, for the purpose of electing an ensign, vice Conway, pro- moted. The candidates were quarter-master sergeant Hair, colour sergeant Fothergill, and sergeants Willi- ams, Eudge, Roderick, and Fowler, all of whom with- drew with the exception of Messrs. Hair and Williams, for whom a ballot was taken with the following result Hair, 20 Williams, 27. Mr. Williams was conse- quently elected. PONTNEWYNYDD NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—Mr. Herniman, the government inspector, visited these schools on Monday last, and the children passed a very satisfactory examination. In consequence of the un- settled state of trade in the district, the late master, Mr. Aspin, has been induced to accept an appointment to an important school in Yorkshire, for which place he leaves this week with the respect of both pupil and parent. We are happy to state that the schools will not be discontinued as at one time it was feared they would, as the Bev. J. Morgan, through the kindness of W.Williams, Esq.,of Snatchwood, in his desire to promote the mental instruction of the children in the neigh- bourhood, has engaged a competent master, who will take charge of the schools soon after Christmas: in the meantime the school will be under the inspection of the well-trained pupil teachers. A BEIIS YI'll A JY.—AN ENGINE OFF THE "Tip.Oil Monday, about 10 a.m., the "Abersychan" locomotive engine, plying between the works and the foundry, by some means ran wild, and passed over the point at the top of the incline. The driver and stoker jumped off, and escaped unhurt. The engine which weighs about 30 tons, capsized, hut fortunately be- coming embedded in the earth, did not roll far'down the tip. An explosion was feared, but under the skilful supervision of Josiah Richards, Esq., manager of the works, speedy means were adopted to prevent that danger, and the engine was eventually righted, and will, it is hoped, be fit for work again in a few days. Meanwhile, the inconvenience occasioned by the acci- dent is increased by another of the three engines employed being at the same time out of repair, and is regarded as peculiarly vexatious, now that every de- partment of the works is proceeding with the greatest regularity and success. LECTUUF, BY THE REV. JOHN Jnxi-LVX BROWN.—On Wednesday evening, the. English Baptist chapel was crowded by a highly respectable audience, consisting of most of the principal inhabitants of the neighbourhood. The occasion was a lecture on behalf of the chapel- subject, The Natural History of a Book,"—and the lecturer the Rev. John Jenkyn Brown, whose popularity was locally enhanced by the circumstance of his being a native of Pontypool. where, we believe, he was initiated in the "art and mystery of printing" by the late Mr. Prosser. The Rev. S. Price, minister of the chapel, opened with prayer, and Josiah Richards, Esq., who occupied the chair, briefly introduced the Rev. J. J. Brown. Books '(said the lecturer) were our companions, counsellers, and comforters in childhood, manhood, and old age. Printing had created a new state of things, of which the ancients had no conception. Books were often sold at fabulous prices on account of their age, but their value was best appreciated by a comparison with tradition, which was once the only means of trans- mitting knowledge. Writing, which enabled one to communioate with another at the remotest distance and to the remotest age, was, next to speech, the greatest step in intellectual progress ever made. Printing came next, diffusing writing far and near, and opening wide the temple of knowledge. A book was the embalmed spirit and soul of the man who wrote it—therein his conscience and heart, intellect, thought, and feeling, endured age after age, sometimes rendered more potent by the lapse of time. Even the materials of a book were full of interest. What a variety of skill in its structure The paper, one day a filthy rag trodden under foot, became fitted for tho boudoir of the Queen herself. Every letter and point and space was cast separately and set separately, involving the most deli- cate labour, and rendering perfect accuracy wonderful- almost impossible. Old editions of the Bible contained curious instances of mistakes, some of which he referred to. The causes which had produced books were various. Persecution had given rise to some of the noblest in the language. The authors of two of the greatest works in existence- Pilgriiii's Progress" and "Paradise Lost" were persecuted men—the one blind, the other a cap- tive. In the production of a book genius was not everything—labour, perseverance, industry were essen- tial. Some of our greatest authors had re-written their works again and again—their excellence was achieved t, I step by step, by unwearied diligence. They might stand before the temple of fame, but there was no open sesame but labour, which conquered everything. The fruits of books were next adverted to. Everything that deserved to live had some end to answer, A good book had a mighty existence before it. It survived all changes, like an ark floating above the ruin of all around it. It introduced us to the very presence of the greatest men the earth had produced. Few men, un- happily, had time for intellectual culture—few had strength of body and mind to read and study by the light of early dawn and the midnight Tamp."—but to those who had the taste and the will he would say- Take your own path, gather as you please the tempting fruit of the tree of knowledge, drink deep of the foun- tain of truth. But he would also say—Choose your book as you would choose your friend—don't make a fool or a criminal your companion in print. He con- cluded with an eloquent eulogium on the Bible—the cheapest, as it was the best and most blessed of all books-a book which had God for its author and salva- tion for its end—a book full of beauty and sublimity, tenderness and pathos, the influence of which can be clearly traced, for wherever it is read and honoured, that race is the noblest, freeest of all the human family. (Loud cheers.).The Rev. S. Price proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman and the lecturer, remarking that he was delighted to have Mr. Richards present, not because it was his (Mr. Price's) chapel, but because it showed he had other objects than iron-making,— though they were also glad to have a competent mana- ger of the works, and one who possessed the good feel- ing of the -,vork-men The motion was seconded by Mr. Henry Lewis, and carried by acclamation.Mr. Richards and Mr. Brown returned thanks, the latter observing that the social, moral, and religious well- being of workman and master was one, however they might sometimes seem to diffes. The Doxologv was then sung, and the meeting separated. PRESENTATION TO AX ODDFELLOW.—611 Saturday a meeting of the brethen was held at the British Lion for the purpose of presenting a handsome silver watch, with gold guard and key, to the member named in the following i,,iscriptioii I)reseLtc(i to P.P.G-.M. Evan Phillips, by the Rhosyn Glsn Ffrwd Lodse of the Pontypool District of I.O. of O F., M.U." The watch Pontypool District of I.O. of 0 F., M.U." The watch was supplied by Mr. J). Evans, jeweller, Pontypool, an p old member of the order, and was presented by brother S. Mitchell, in an appropriate address. On Friday se'nmglit a tea. was given to the children attending Abersychan School, when they were addressed by the Rey. S. Price and other speakers. BLAE;.YAPOJ..Y-LAIWE YIELD OF POTA- TO-P,S.-Ti' o- unusual number of 120 potatoes has been discovered on I which were taken fr the same drill, 70 of which were marketable, 4 discnsed, and the remainder small ones. The seed was planted in the month of May, by Mr. J. Wilson, gamekeeper, in a piece of waste ground at Gong-y-rallt, in the Goytre parish. THE IIII-LEMEN of this place are m 1 ven, progress in their drill. They are 1 "hi tendance at the d 1 mcntii ai1 1 to their coram 0 1 lLpeiteab com- plimented the 1 i which thev have already attained. On 1 of Friday and Saturday iast, thevoidiit-^L jd a wish to march otit,, anOL ,c ted it, and at the termination of the drul r;. were formed f >rr deep, and m Lt, the of their gallant captain, with whom they parted after giving three hearty cheers. Y e cannot be too lavish in our praise of the patriotic spirit which has been exhibited by Captain Steel, in t nti cf ur evenings in the week to the drilling of the > the more so when we recollect that he is captain of the Hanbury corps, and has, be- sides, the arduous Juwcs of his profession to attend to. One day this week a respectable married man of this place was eased of a watch worth .-So, by a female of loose character, with whom he had formed too close a connection. ABERGA VENNY.—AGIUCIJLTLRAL EXHI- BITION i lien tenth annual show of stock, poultry, and implem ents was held by the local Agricultural Association on Wednesday, in the Cricket and aploughing match took place in a field about two miles from the town, OIl Little Hardwick farm, in the occupation of Mr. Morgan, of the Angel hotel. John Maund. Esq., is pre-duent of the society, and T. V. Morgan, Esq., vice-pre-idmt. N otwithstandingvery favourable weather, the attcn-xanc was small, and the show was considered scarceiv to equal previous exhibitions. Mr. Rialev, of I' 'M I park, was one of the judges of stock and arm nv:V exhibitors were Lady' Llanover, Col. Clifford, M P • Mr. Warren Evans, Llandowlais; Mr. John Jones, Lhvynygaer; Mr. Henry Morgan, Mamhilad; Mr G. W. Whams, Sluvad; Mr. John Phillips, Trestevaii Mr. John Logan, Maindee; Mr. George Pritchard: White House Mr. John Fothergill, CcfnrueVv • Mr' Matthew Ion, Bedwellty; Mr. John Richards, 'Spittv' A good selection of agricultural implements, including a mowing-machine, was exhibited bv M r Phillips of Abergavenny, and Mr. Stone, of Newport: the former of whom took the prize last year, and was again suc- cessful. in the ploughing-match, between twenty and thirty teams competed. For the champion prize, Leonard Lewis, of Trestevan farm, and George Turner, of Triley farm, contended; and among "the othter ploughmen was Win. Morgan, servant on the Pontypool park estate, and a servant of the same name from the Sluvad. Both these men did capital work. The ploughs used were by local makers, and some which were pro- duced by Mr.Matthews, of Cwmmoodv. near Pontypool were warmly commended as first-class implements. It is to be regretted that owing to a misconception as to the time allowed for the execution of the work, some of the best ploughmen on the field exceeded the assigned period, and were consequently excluded from the prizes, The proceedings of the day were closed by a dinner at the Angel hotel. CARDIFF. THE TANK AM ROBBERV .—OnTliursday Jekyll was found guilty on the charge of > t l r ^h-box at Dowlais, and sentenced to four month* t after which he will be tried on the charge of stealing the silver cups from the White Lion, Pontypool.

MONMOUTHSHIRE QTTARTER SESSIONS. LH F-R ,v- • -.T 1 ON «HE» the usual iej niwere im •> it routine busi- ness tj.ansrctc,d luun the ti i f „t ible WP extiact the Mioning;. "M-* Lou,- (,, There has been a decrease in the c is.- of u, 1 -s,, > n„ „or sequences—assaults, breaches oi ther<.ace. 4*c. 'nl-'il to attributed to the Temperance movement which prevailed durnr the months of October, NovemDer, and December, 59, in the mining- district. Unfortunately the remedy was not permanent and although the district is at i-ioro. that year, there is every reason to fear that, with nunirovf- ment in the trade and wasres. drenkern i-eWt* be as prevalent as formerlv." The trial of prison-^ eommsn- ced on Tuesday morning and ended on Wednesday ciiiiig. f ai,n les' 33' stealing money, &c., from Charles Dari"' at-fb^8»venny- Two months' hard labour. Cecilia Lewis 25, stealing wearing apparel, the lironert- of John Price at Bedwelty. Five years penal servitude P Margarget Jag-o, 37, stealing 1,58, the monies of Geor-e W- ton, grocer, Pontypool; and John Ludrigan, 35, for receiYing the same. The particulars of this case a?e so well known repetition is unnecessary. Mr. Smithies, Q.C., was retain«*< the defence. Twenty-seven witnesses were examined for't'-o prosecution, and the hearing lasted four hours. The chairman told the jury the prisoner was the only person who had any opportunity of taking the money. The jury found both priso- ners guilty of stealing in which the chairman concurred and he did not think one worse than the other. The amount of money taken would not affect the sentence, as they did not know the contents of the bag-it might have Three months' each, with hard labour. The chairman, as also the counsel for the defence, then complimented Inspector Fowler for the very efficient manner in which he had watched the pro- ceedings of the prisoners and had collected the evidence which was important to the case. He also said great praise was due to the solicitor for the prosecution who had spared neither time nor trouble in getting up the case in an able manner, and that the court had ordered additional fees, feeling that it was well deserved. Philip Powell, 40, stealing two horses, the property of Philip Po" ell, at Llanartk. 12 months hard labour. Mary Ann Draper, 16, embezzling the monies of her master, Richard Morris, at Risca. Six months hard labour. Henry Colcomb, 26, stealing tools, the property of David Prosser, at Bedwellty. Pleaded guilty. One month h.I. Ann Jane Gilchrist, 33, stealing money from the person of Ann Rees, at Abergavenny. Four months' hard labour Dennis Fitzgerald, 36, and Michael Hurley, 30, stealing two sovereigns from the person of Daniel Crowley, at Panteacue Acquitted. Griffith Rees, 24, stealing cloth from the dwelli, T house of Thomas Prosser, at Abervstruth. Three months' hard labour. 54, stealing pair of boots, the property of WiJitjm Hiley, at Aberystruth. Two months' hard labour 1 atriek Cunningham, stealing cast-iron binders, the propertv of Rees Price, at Bedwellty. Acquitted. Mary Jones, 40, stealing coal, the property of Richd. Waters, at Abergavenny. Six months hard labour. Herbert Powell, 19, stealing pair of trousers, the property of John Griffiths at Llanvair Kilgeddyn. Six months' h.l. John Evans, 21, stealing' purse containing £ 14, the property of William George, at Gwehelog. Five months' hard labour Mary Edmonds, 16, and Elizabeth Edmonds, 13, obtaining goods by false pretences from William Pascoe, and John Haw- kins. Elizabeth Edmonds, not guilty Mary Edmonds, three months' hard labour. George Watkins, 32, stealing 1500 horse nails, the property of John James. Two months hard labour. James Maker, stealing fowl, at Newport. Four months h.l. John Jones, stealing watch, at Newport. Two months h.1. BILLS IGNoRED.-Samuel Silcox, 20, stealing silver watch and part of gold guard, the property of John Jones, at Bedwellty. —Charles Bradgate, 26, solicitor's clerk, and Dennis Leary, 38, unlawfully inciting a number of persons to commit a riot, at Newport.—David Lewis (alias Howells), 42, stealing eandle- stick, from the house of Richard Edwards, at Tredegar.

Holloway's Pills.-There is no hazard in saying that the popularity of Professor Hollowav's reme- dies in this country is without a parallel. The instances in which sick persons, professionally condemned to death have recovered under the operation of these raincle- v.orking pills, are so numerous, and so v,• i< <• cated, that the most stubborn incredulit. 1.- Hosts of sufferers from indigestion, liver L } nervous debility, disorders of the bowels, epileptic fits, and other diseases, have been, cured by this unapproach- able medicine, when every other means had failed. The press teems with testimonials of the parties, and while we wonder we are compelled to believe. These pills are c T; ,T I1-* of IUC balsams. Thoy are as safe as « u- (. ( ithrjlic THI Purtu are wnaroi„b7» N A "IJ J. ,1. R

? Jt '[¡t:,¡ ¡ j I Y In- v I] ¿" g:t-JL lálMl2J'oQ LONDON, BIRAIINIGHAMI AND SHEFFIELD WAREHOUSE. W.MORGAN, GEOTiG E-STIiEET, PONTTPOOl' BEGS to announce that in addition to his Furniture Business he has opened a NEW. SHOP on the premises formerly occupied as the Bank, where" he has a great variety of GLASS, CHINA, FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, &c., which he intends selling at LOW PRICES, being convinced that the principle of Small Profits and Quick Returns" is the best policy. Publicans will do well to call and see the price of Glass. r Eighth Monmouthshire Volunteer Rifles A CONCERT WILL be given in aid of the BAND FUND of the yV t above Corps, at the TOWN HALL, USK, on MONDAY, October 22nd, 1860, when a choice selection of GLEES, MADRIGALS, &c., will be sung. Hr. IVAII, of Monmouth, will preside at the Piano. Tickets.-First Seats, 2s. Second Seats, Is. To be obtained of Mr. Clark and Mr. Oliver Davies, Usk. Doors open at Seven o'clock, Concert to commence at half-past Seven precisely. Volunteers in Uniform admitted at half-price to the Second Seats. MONTAGUE HOTEL. EDWARD BEACHAM, (close to Crane-st. station,) assures his customers and travellers by rail that no exertions will be spared to promote their comfort. To the latter his house offers peculiar advantages, being close to the Newport and Blaenafon station. Choice Wines and Spirits. Splendid Burton Ales. Fine Home-brewed Ales. Porter. An Ordinary Every day at One o'clock. SUPERIOR BAGATELLE TABLE, WITH FOUR POCKETS- Harmonic Meeting every Tuesday evening. THREE CRANES HOTEL. EGL AZEB R 0 0 K, Crane- st. (between the Market and • Eastern Valleys Station.)- Wines & Spirits direct from Bonded Stores.—Good Stabling, Lock-up Yard and Coach-house, Well-aired Beds, and every accommodation. An Ordinary every day at One o'Clock. RICHARD ANTHONY, HORSESHOE INN, POSISK¥UTIID. Neat Wines and Spirits, Pale Ales, Stout,$c, ZW A SUPERIOR BAGATELLE TABLE. FIRST-RATE lIOIE-BRE WE]) ALE supplied to Private Families in small quantities. W. H. SHELLARD AT ADIES & GENTLE- MK J_i MEN'sWholesale and Retail BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE, CROSS, PONTYPOOL. W. & E. WOOD, CHEMISTS, &c., Members of the Parmaceutical V Society of Great Britain, Depository for the Christian iuiowledge Society, Stamp Office, Pontypool and Aber- sychan.-Patent Medicines and Perfumery.—Seedsmen, &c., &c.-Physicians, Prescriptions carefully Prepared. AGENTS FOR Edwards's True Dr. Moore's Pills and Asthmatic Balsam. THOMAS EVANS, HIGH STREET, PONTYPOOL, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, SURVEYOR, AND APPRAISER, BEGS to announce to the public in general that he has on hand, for Sale, a large assortment of Walnut, in tree and planks. Guns stocked, bought, sold, or exchanged, and altered from flint to percussion. Coffins made, and Fu- nerals attended at the shortest notice, and on the lowest terms possible, for Ready Money only. N.B.-—A PALL TO LET. J. PORTER^ Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, CAROLINE STREET, PONTYPOOL, THANKFUL for the liberal patronage bestowed on -L him for the last twenty years, and hoping for a continuance of the same, begs to assure the public in general that his Confectionery, both ornamental and plain, is of the best quality, and that all orders are executed with the strictest care and punctuality. Lunch and Pound Cakes always on sale. Biscuits of all descriptions. Wedding Cakes, Jellies, and Blanc- Manges made on the shortest notice. Sugar Goods of the best quality, and in great variety. Buns, Milk Cakes, and Pastry fresh every day. Housekeepers' Bread Baked iir An APPRENTICE wanted.—A Premium will be required. HENRI'S PATENT HORSE AND CATTLE FEED. THE first invented. Introduced in the year 1854. J_ Sold by guaranteed Analysis, and the only one pro. tected by Letters Patent. Manufactory, Hull. AGENTS. WEST OF ENGLAND. Ejfmingham, M..T. Exlev Church Stretton Jas. Phillips Coventry, Ryder' & Betts 1>"U,^V, Geo. Baeffott Evesham, A. H. Wright Hereford, James Roberts Kington, Howells & Webb Kidderminster, A. Rickett Leominster, J. Saxbv & Son Ledbury, W. G. Taylor ■Ludlow, J. Badger yuneaton, T. Lester V&ivestry, Weaver & Son ■Ross, H. T. Bussell Stratford-on-Avon, J. Morgan Stourbridge, Henry Fear JVorcester Ross & Jossland Wem, R. Kynaston [& Co. Wolverhmptn, ManderWeaver SOUTH WALES. Abergavenny, James Phillips Brecon, Edward Webb Bristol Depot, E. Barrett Cardiff, J. M. Hall Carnwrthen, J. II. Smith and Co. Chepstow, P. Fisher Gloucester,, W. Stafford Haverfordwest, !'• & J. B. Henley Llandilo, Thomas Hughes Monmouth, Hill & Whitehead Merthyr, Thos. Loveridge Neath, Thos. Andrew Newport, Lloyd & Barfoot PONTYPOOL, DAVIES AND j EDWARDS Swansea, Walters & Tucker Bug-s Disappear like Magic! After usins? HARPER TWELVETREES' BUG 'DESTROYER which kills them by millions, and utterly destroys the ele- ment in which they breed. None can possibly exist after a sniffle dressing. Sold in packets at 3d., 6d and is.; anjj bottles (id. and Is. each, by all Agents for Harper Twelvetrees' C', ooap Powder. Post-free for Seven-pence. HARPER TWELVETREES' MICE AND RAT R ILL E It is the most delicious dainty ever prepared for Vermin Mice cannot resist it-they eat. it greedily and lIIE on the spot! A sixpenny packet will' kill 100 mice and 50 :tats. Sold in packets at 3d., 6d., and Is. each, by W. DAVIES, '£, AGG, and VV. ELLIS, Grocer, Pontypool, and all patent eaicine vendors; or any size free by post, if postage stamps Wdo^p1 Harper Twelvetrees» The Works, Bromley-by-Bow, ivrrfC!my Packet of HARPER TWELVETREES' POISONED 'VJ.1EAT will kill hundreds of Mice and Sparrows oil the spot. o ro, nor danger to human life, nor Cats or Dogs. Sold at -U., -d. ifd., and Is. Agents wanted. T U S T ILEC EI V E D, TAPETi HANGINGS OF the choicest patterns, at Mr. CHUHCHILL'S, Geor-,e street (opposite the Crown Inn.) 0ffice ^or Servants.-—Ladic&' and Children's § SHOES.—GOLOSHES in great variety. a aRd Coloured Boots, 2s. a pair; Goloshes, Is. 7 £ d. T Y-Y N- Y-PWL L FARM, LLANVllECIIVA LOWER. ME. JOHN PHILPOT will SELL BY AUCTION, on FRIDAY, the 6th of October, 1860, on the premises, at Ty- YN-y-PWLL FARM, Llanvrechva Lower, the following Farming Stock, Hay, Corn, Implements, Household Furniture, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, Late the Property of 2fr. II. Morgan, deceased. Five young milch cows, to calve in good season two barren eows; two two-year-old heifers, in calf; four yearling steers; two ditto heifers; two calves; six fat sheep two cart mares, in foal; cart horse, 4 years old; cart mare, 5 years old; yearling colt; pony, 4 years old; store pig; sow and pigs; mow of hay; ditto of clover (to go off); about eighty bushels of wheat and ninety bushels of barley, in the straw; forty bushels of oats, in ditto; several sacks of potatoes; two acres of swedes and mangolds; narrow-wheel waggon; two broad-wheel carts; iron plough; pair of harrows; roller; long and short harness; G. O. ditto; chaff engine and box; pikes, rakes, &c., &c. Also, the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DAIRY and BREWING UTENSILS, and other useful Effects. Refreshments will be provided at Eleven o'clock, and the Sale to commence at Twelve precisely. Pontypool, 13th October, 1860. Re HANNAH REESE, Deceased. PURSUANT to the Act of Parliament of the 22nd and 23rd Victoria, cap. 35, intituled, An Act to further amend the Law of Property, and to relieve Trustees," NOTICE is hereby given, that the Creditors and all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of HANNAii7 REESE, late of the" Globe Inn," in the town of Pontypool, in the county of Mon- mouth, Widow of the late David Reese, of the same place, Publican, (which said Hannah Reese died on or about the Twelfth day of May, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty, and whose will was proved on the Ninth day of July, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty, in the Principal Registry of Her Majesty's Court of Probate, by David Lawrence and Charles Davies, both of Pontypool aforesaid, Gentlemen, the Executors therein named,) are required to send in the particulars of their claims in writing to the said Executors, at the offices of their Solicitor, RICHARD GREENWAY, of Pontypool aforesaid, on or before the First day of December next, after which day the said Executors will proceed to distribute the whole of the assets of the said Testatrix amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims or demands of which they shall then have notice and that they will not be liable for the assets so distributed, or any part thereof, to any person or persons of whose claim or demand they shall not then have had notice. Dated this Fifteenth day of October, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty. RICHARD GREENWAY, Solicitor to the said Executors. PENYGARN CHAPEL, PONTYPOOL. NOTICE.-All persons having claims to any graves 1A which are without tombs or head-stones, are re- quested to call upon Mr. LEWIS LEWIS, at Penygarn, within six months from this date, to make good their claims. All parties negleeting to do so will thereby forfeit all claim to the said graves. Oct. 5th, 1860. By Order of the Committee. WANTED, IN a private house, a situation as HOUSEMAID or GENERAL SEllYANT.—-Apply at the office, of this paper. 3TOR SALE, A QUANTITY OF STRONG LARCH HURDLES, j\. and OAR GAIES. Apply to Mr. W>i. YOUNG, Pontypool. BRINGWYN PLACE, PONTYPOOL. TO BE LET, and entered upon on the 25th of December next, a Comfortable Residence, con- taining two parlours and five bedrooms. Application to be made to Mr. WM. G. GOLDING, Caroline Street, Pontypool. TO 13E LET, WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, NPIIE ODD FELLOWS' ARMS, PONTNEWYNYDD, X with GARDEN and OUTBUILDINGS. Rent moderate, and In-coming low. Apply to Mr. MORGAN, Currier, Pontnewynydd, or Mr. PIIILPOT, Auctioneer, Pontypool. TO BE LET, rpHE LARGE BUILDING, situate at Trosnant, X Pontypool, lately used as the County Court House, since which in the occupation of Mr. Charles Bennett, as a Furniture Warehouse. For particulars, apply to Mr. ALEXANDER EDWARDS, Solicitor, Pontypool. September, 1860. SECOND EQUITABLE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED AT BRIDGWATER. MONEY to any extent ready to be ADVANCED on JIJL Mortgage of Freehold, Copyhold, or Leasehold Houses or Lands, the principal payable by easy quarterly instalments. Apply to Mr. E. H. DAVIES, Ironmonger, Ponty- pool, Agent for that town and neighbourhood. I PONTYPOOZ. NEW SADDLERY AND HARNESS G. ESTABLISHMENT. GORRELL, in returning thanks to the public for i the >ejy liberal support extended to him at Aber- sychan for the last 22 years, begs to inform them that he has opened premises in the above trade Opposite the Crown Hotel, Where he trusts to merit a continuance of their favour and patronage. G. G. has just completed a contract with the 2nd Monmouthshire Rifle Corps for belts and pouches, and is open to enter into similar engagements with any corps who may need such articles. SHOEMAKERS' LEATHER IN GREAT VARIETY. Colliery proprietors contracted with for Saddlery. IMPORTANT NEWS FOR THE INHABITANTS OF PONTYPOOL AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. TEA, GROCERY, AND PROVISIONS. J MARTIN, CRANE-STREET, begs to remind his Friends and the Public, that he is spelling the BEST BLACK, GIIEEN, AND MIXED TEAS in Ponty- pool at Faull SHILLINGS per lb. Best Lump Sugar 6d. per lb. Coffee 9d. to Is. 8d. „ Prime York Hams. 9d. „ Best New Cheese 7fd. „ Best Family ditto. 5d. „ Best Currants and Raisins 4d. „ Washing Crystals 6d. per doz. Best Pic-Nic Biscuits 4d. per lb. All kinds of Lozenges 8d. BElJT HOPS, 2s. per lb. All Finds of Ilicq- 8,1 UCT,,S very CHEAP C0R3T MEAL AND FLOUR. I IM POET A If T. JF YOU REALLY WANT TO BORROW MONEY 1 at a CHLAl and EASY RATE, £ ro to Mr. W. WILLIAMS S, 16,^ DOCK-STREET, NEWPORT, MON., and Insure your Life, and, with security, you can have any amount, from X-50 up to £ 1 000 payable by fixed Irstalments, in three years. JYIESSRS. IIf\ Yl\fAN & LITTLE, SlJRGEON DENTISTS, 4, CUMBERLAND STREET, BRUNSWICK SQUARE, BRISTOL, RESPECTFULLY inform their Patients and the 1,. Public, that they may be consulted on all the branches of DENTAL SUIIGEBT, on their monthly visit to Pontypool, when parties may be attended at their own residences, without extra fee, or at Mr. Cooper's China Warehouse, Pontypool. November 6. SOUTH WALES. Valuable and improvable Earms and Lands, with a beautiful Villa Residence, known as Glanusk House," and the Manor of the Little Forest of Brecon, extend- ing altogether to about 2308 Acres, situated in BRECONSHIRE, eight miles from Brecon, the county town. VERY DESIRABLE FOR INVESTMENT OR OCCUPATION. WAINWRIGHTS and HEARD are honoured with instructions to offer for SALE BY AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th day of NOVEMBER, at the BULL INN, DEVYNNOCK, and on' THURSDAY, the 8th day of NOVEMBER, at the CAMDEN ARMS INN, TRE- CASTLE, each day at two o'clock, in lots, several com- pact and desirable FREEHOLD ESTATES, situated in the parishes of DEVYNNOCK, LLANSYPDDID, and LLWYEL, in the county of BRECON, comprising the Farms known as Maeswalter, Mynydd-Bach, Gwern Lletay, Cyfartha, Glanusk, Cwmllwyfog, Madock- Vechan, Pentre-Bach, and Blanusk Farms, with many Closes of excellent Land, near the village of Devynnock, also the beautiful Villa Residence, known as Glanusk House," situated on the Banks of the River Usk, in one of the most pleasant parts of the county, and surrounded by scenery of the most romantic aud beautiful descrip- tion. The House is of moderate dimensions, but possesses abundant accommodation for a family of distinction. The Flower Gardens and Shrubberies are laid out with much taste, and the Offices and Outbuildings are ample. Also, the Manor of the Little Forest of Brecon, with its rights and privileges, extending over 700 Acres of vl undivided Common Land. The valuable Moor called Vol-Tarw," about 550 Acres, famed for its excellent pasturage for sheep, and for being one of the best Moors for grouse in South Wales. The Property also comprises the Valuable Water Corn Mill, called Maes Walter Mill," worked by the River Senny, nearly new, and fitted with machinery of the most improved kind; a well-accustomed Inn, called The Story Arms," situated on the high road between Brecon and Merthyr, and a large extent of very thriving Plantation, Wood, and Game Coverts. The Estates are intersected by the Rivers Usk, Senny, Brynych, and Cray, besides smaller streams, which afford at all seasons excellent fishing, and may, at a comparatively small outlay, be turned to profitable account in the irrigation of the rich and verdant meadows on their banks, by which the annual value of the property may be considerably increased. These valuable Estates may be ranked among the finest and most improvable in the county. Markets are within easy distances. Excellent roads traverse the district. The Railway from Llandovery, communicating with the great Mineral Basin of South Wales, is near, and opens up an excellent and never-failing market for the disposal of the agricultural produce, pit timber, and other productions of the property. The Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway is intended to pass through the property, and will have a station within half-a-mile of Glanusk House. Detailed particulars, with plans of the Property, may be obtained at the places of sale, the Castle Hotel, Brecon, of Mr. R. M. JONES, Devynnock, at the Offices of WAINWRIGHTS and HEARD, Surveyors, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, and of IATessrs. NEWMAN, LYON, and NEWMAN, Solicitors, 7, King's Bench Walk, Temple, London, and Yeovil, Somerset. Shepton Mallet, 5th October, 1860. JOSEPH MERCHANT, ACCOUNTANT AND SURVEYOR, AND A LICENSED APPRAISER, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT, &c. OFFICES-BUN ZzVJV, TROSNANT, Pontypool. Money Advanced on Approved Security. Agent for the Liverpool and London Fire and Life Assurance Company. Accounts and Rents collected and legally obtained. HOFFMAN'S NEW ENTERTAINMENT, RENDERED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE OKGANOPHONIC AND TEKTMLOQUIAL company, WILL BE GIVEN AT THE BRITISH SCHOOL ROOM, PONTYPOOL, On MONDAY, October 29th, 1860. For Particulars, see Programmes. PRICES OF ADMISSION :-Reserved Seats, 2s.; X Second ditto, Is. Back, 6d. Tickets may be obtained of Mr. HUGHES, Stationer, Commercial-street, Pontypool. Performance to commence at S.-Doors open half- an-hour previous. Carriages may be ordered for 10 o'clock. THE HANBURY RIFLE CORPS. SIR) As one of the members of the Hanbury corps U (and one deeply interested in its welfare,) I at- tended the meeting that was announced to be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last; a meetino- convened for the purpose of electing an ensign in the 11 ie room of Mr. Conway, promoted to a lieutenancy. About one half'of the members were present, and I believe I am correct in saying that manv of them did not attend in consequence of their belief that the meeting was called as a matter of form, and that there would be no opposition to Mr. Hair's election. I think it my duty to the corps, and only justice to Mr. Hair, (who I firmly believe has been sacrificed simply because he manfully did a duty which of necessity was frequently irksome to some members of the corps,) to lay before the public a short statement of what took place at the meeting. Capt. Steel, in the course of a long and able speech, in- formed the meeting that he intended to waive his privi- lege of nominating, but thought it right to confine the selection to those members of the corps holding the rank of sergeant. He then pointed out, very clearly, how necessary it was that fit and proper persons should be placed in command, and hoped that they would sink all personal feelings towards one candidate or another, and think only of the good of the corps. He then proceeded to say that there were several the sergeants whom he should like well enough to see placed in the position of officer, still he thought he would not be doing his duty towards the corps if he did not still further indicate his views, by naming sergeant Hair as a person singularly well qualified to fill the office with credit to himself, and honour to the corps. To save trouble, he said that he would therefore con- sider the whole of the sergeants as proposed and seconded, leaving it open to any of thorn to retire, to prevent a contested election. Immediately on the captain's resuming his seat, sergeants Rudge, Roderick, Fowler, and Fothergill, expressed a wish to resign. A ballot was then taken for Messrs. Hair and Williams, with the following resultHair, 20; Williams, 27. I am, Sir, Yours obediently, ONE OF THE OLDEST M'EMBEBS OF THE CORPS. P.S.—Since- writing the above, I have enquired, and find that Mr. Hair has held the military rank of quarter- master sergeant and principal drill instructor, and custodian of arms, under captain Steel. He has also acted as secretary and treasurer to the corps since its formation. His resignation will, I am ooaviiicod, be a heavy blow to the corps.

POLICE COURT. SATURDAY.—Before C. H. WILLIAMS and AV. WILLIAMS, Jsqrs. OBSTRUCTION ON PAVEMENT.—Joseph Jones, of this place, was summoned for allowing an obstruction to exist on the pavement near his house D. Lawrence, Esq., surgeon, appeared to support the complaint. It appeared that Mr. Jones's house had been under repair, that some scaffolding had been erected outside the pave- ment and bars were placed to support tb.m across the pavement at such a height as to render them dangerous. Mr. Lawrence, on his return home one eveningf not noticing the bars, ran against them with such force that he was knocked down, stunned, and was unable to at- tend to his duties again that evening. He complained to defendant but no notice was taken of it, and since that time two other persons had been injured. He should not have complained had the bars been put up higher, so as not to catch the heads of passers by, or if some proper protection had been placed there. The magistrates advised defendant to be cautious for the future, and imposed a penalty of 5s. BEGGING LETTER I-IIPOSTOII.If. charged with having used a begging letter, was sent for seven days to the House of Correction. WAGES.— W. Treasure was summoned by a workman for non-payment of zCl 15s To pay £ 1 12s., and 5s. expences. 3 ASSAULTS ON A COUNTY COURT OFPICElt.-Ann Morgan, of Garndiffaith, charged with assaulting W. Knight, County Court bailiff, in the execution of his duty. Alex. Edwards, Esq., for plaintiff. Mr. By the- Y. way for defendant.After hearing the evilu-nee, the magistrates said they were convinced that defendant had committed a savage and disgraceful assault, and fined her £ 1 10s., or in default seven days. Mary Collier was charged with the same offence on the 10th inst. Fined 8s. or seven days. BEER-HOUSE OFFENCES.—John Colcely, charged with having his house open at 11.30 on Sunday morning, when p.c. Evans found four men with a quart of beer in the coal-house.Fined 40s., to be paid in 7 days. .Mary. 31' Carthy, charged with same offence by p.s. Hale, was fined 10s. ASSAULT.—Margaret Ilennessy and Mary Donovan, for assaulting Margaret Driscoe, were fined 10s. each. WIFE BEATING.-TVin. Hopkins, charged with as- saulting Elizabeth his wife, by striking her on the face. Defendant, who is a shearer residing in Trosnant, had absconded, leaving his wife in a destitute condition. To pay 20s. or 21 days' imprisonment. AFFILIATION.-Sarah Rees, Pontnewynydd, against George True, of Blaenafon. Alex. Edwards, Esq., for defendant. This case occupied the attention of the court for some time. Complainant called a witness, who was with her when she asked defendant for some money to buy the child some clothes, and he said Here's 5s. for you, and I'll help you again." Other witnesses were called to prove facts. Defendant denied all knowledge of complainant. Order made for pay- ment of 2s. 6d. weekly, 10s. for the midwife, and costs, altogether amounting to £ 1 16s. 6d. A" QUEER DOCTOR.—John Daley was charged with having assaulted Catherine Cokely, who said that because she complained of his having killed a pullet of hers he attacked her in a savage manner and pushed her down a flight of stairs. Defendant did,not appear, and was fined 20s. or 21 days' imprisonment.

APPOINTMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Petty Sessions, Pontypool (highway purposes) Sat., Oct 20 Volunteer Concert at Usk (seeadvt,) Mondau Comity Court—Newport, Mon. and Tues; Cardiff, Wed. <$-/• Fairs—Hereford, Saturday, Oct. 20 Chepstow, Friday lh Petty Sessions, Pontypool (alehouse licenses) Sat.. *7

BIRTHS. Oct. 11, the wife of Mr. John Roberts, jun., grocer Gam- diffaith, of a daugh ter. y (" MARRIAGES. jtP.f,: l}>at* report, Mr. George Porter, jun., to Miss Emma Pluhipi,, naee of Mr. Drown, Pentwyn Tavern, all of Aber- sychan. J Oct. 13, at the Baptist Chapel, Abersychan, by the Rev. S, J^t ice, Mr. Mobert Squance, of Abersychan, to Miss Margaret Howehst of Pontnewynydd. Oct. 15, (-It the superintendent registrar's office, Pontypool, ]f m. Maggs, to Miss Sarah Flower, both of LlanhMeth. DEATHS. Oct I J, enafon, aged 39, Mary Ann, wife of Mr. John Lev:, Oe long illness, aged 34, Mr. Stephens, Tffpotk Far; 1 a el-Pontymoil, for many years in the emvhm of C. 1 I Fsg. J 9