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BIRTHS. Jan. 15, the wife of Mr. James Phillips, Salutation Inn, Abersychan, of a daughter. T MARRIAGES. Jan. 1, at St. Luke's church,* Pontnewynydd, oy the Rev. J. Morgan, Mr. George John Jee, to Helen, fourth daughter of Mr. Thomas Wallace, late of Pontypool. Jan. 13, by license, at St. Luke's church, Pontnewynydd, by the Rev. John Morgan, Mr. Wm. Marigold, of Gloucester, to Miss Mary Laney, of Pontnewynvdd. DEATHS. Jan. 9, aged 71, Mr. Giles Jones, of Cwmfrwdore, near Ponty- pool, for many years woodward to the Ladies and Lords of the Manor. Jan. 11, aged 62, Mr. Rees Rees, of the Grove, Pontypool, for thirteen years minister at the Baptist Chapel, Glaseoed. On Tuesday his remains were followed to their last resting place at the old Penygarn Chapel by a numerous concourse of friends. Jan. 12, of croup, aged 2 years and 6 months, Thomas, son of Mr. Uriah Mundy, Trosnant, Pontypool. Jan. 12, at Newport, aged 51, Mr. Luke Williams, late of Bush Well, Pontypool.

A BRACE OF CHARADES. l. My FIRST, 'tis said, exists not.,—still My SECOND for it oft gets credit, And should my WHOLE his word fulfil, It would confute the sage who said it. 2. Fond lovers do my FIRST in sorrow, My SECOND marks the ploughman's way, My WHOLE defers until to-morrow That which he ought to do to-day. Two artists' names these verses tell, Who, if they are not quite A 1-ers, May yet he, said to promise well, For in that way "they're perfect stunners.

+ POLICE COUltT 0 SATURDAY.—Before C. H. WILLIAMS, Esq. BEERHOUSE OFFENCE.— Wm. Williams, Blaenafon, charged by p.e. M'Evoy, with keeping his house open after eleven on Sunday night, was fined 10s. j TRESPASS.—Stephen Harrington and Charles George were charged with trespass at Pontnewynydd. Wm. Howell, who looks after the Forge, proved the trespass, and said there was no path through the middle of the forge.—Discharged, and told not to go there again James Flower, Thomas Jones, and Joseph Bridge, charged with trespassing at Cwm Glyn pond, the property of Miss Webb, did not appear. P.c. Watkins proved service of summons. Mr. Alex. Edwards, instructed by Mr. C. 1. Parkes, prosecuted. lie said Miss Webb had been at great expense in putting down stakes to preserve the fish, numbers of which came, at this time of the year, to spawn; and defendants were in the habit of netting and taking quanti- ties of them.—W. Ashman: Resides with his fatherjat Upper Glyn Pond. On Monday saw defendants there in the brook, fishing', one with a net, the other in the water. Asked how they got on. They said they had not caught many, It was halfipast seven in the morning. Told them they had better go, or they would hear of it again." Told his father, who went and asked them who gave them authority to fish, and James Flower said "Mr. Parkes."—Mr. A. Edwards: They took lGlbs. of fish in a net on Sunday last.—Wm. Ashman's evidence was corroborated by his father. He told defendants to go. They went down by the old bridge with a net. They had their pockets full of fish. Saw them after at the upper pond. They were all miners.—The magistrates said it was a case in which an example ought to be made in order to deter others.-40s., or 21 days Mr. Parkes said he took up the matter on public grounds, and he thought it his duty to punish the defendants. George Jenkins and TVm. Evans were charged with tres- passing in pursuit of game at Llanover Upper on the 25th ult. —John Wilson About half-past three on Christmas-day, was on the centre of the Chapel Hill at Blaenafon, when he heard the report of a single, and then of a double-barrel gun, and saw defendants with guns in their hands. Hid in the ferns till they got nearer, and then ran after them, but could not catch them. Saw another man with a gun, and collared him. He said he did not know the others.—Defendants admitted the trespass and that they had guns, but said they were not in pursuit of game, but of a lapwing to have stuffed, and it flew over the hill.20?. each, including expenses Theophihis Vanghan and Joseph Cross pleaded guilty to trespassing in Break Wood, near Pontypool-road station. A keeper stated that on Sunday, about middle day, he saw them putting down nets.-20s., or 14 days. CHARGE OF FELONy-Jame8 Morgan was brought up on the following charge. Ann, wife of John Lewis, was at a sale at the Star, Mamhilad, and purchased three cruet stands and two salt cellars, of which she took possession, but did not pay for them. She put them on the window in the parlour. Missed them in half an hour after. Saw defendant in the room when she put them down. The stand was not taken. The bottles were in it when she left. Those produced were the same and her property.—By Mr. Lloyd (for defendant:) There was no mark by which she knew them. Could not swear to them.- Defendant had a set of china in the room, but in another part of it.—By Mr. Lloyd It was about six in the evening. There weie other parties in the room Mr. Philpot proved the sale of the cruets to complainant, but could not swear that those produced were the same.P.c. Lewis (14:) Found the bottles produced on defendant. Looked into his basket, where he had his china, but the other things were in his pocket. Asked him what he had got, and he said, "Here's all I've got," putting his basket down and pulling the cruets out of his pocket.—By Mr. Lloyd Was at the sale, and went after defendant in a quarter of an hour after. Two others had left who were sus- pected. Had made a complaint against defendant when he lived at the Oak." The case fell to the ground. He (Lewis) did not say he would serve him out for it. Itobins was with him when he apprehended defendant Mr. Robins: The things sold were mine. Could swear to the salt cellar purchased by Mrs. Lewis.-ty Mr. Lloyd: The salt cellar was a peculiar one. Morgan bought other things besides the china Mr. Brown, saddler, was at the sale, and said, in reply to Mr. Lloyd, that there was only one small candle on the table in the room where the things were Mr, Lloyd said it was a paltry ease. The things were of the value of Sd. or lOd. at the out- side. His client had great difficulty in finding his purchases, and did not, indeed, find all his own things. In the confusion, he did take the cruets, but the simple taking did not constitute a felony. Under all the circumstances of doubt, he was en- titled to discharge Mrs. Jenkins and other witnesses spoke to the contusion which prevailed. She did not get all her own things.—Committed for trial at the sessions, bail being accept- ed in £10 for his appearance, and ordered to pay 7st expenses. A SWEET TOOTH.—Benjamin Summerhill, a lad nine years of age, was charged with stealing sugar, the property of Mr. Pegler, who, however, did not press the case. The magistrate cautioned and discharged the boy, telling him he ought to be grateful to Mr. Pegler. i A COUPLE OF PLUMPERS.—Henry Morgan, Marahilad, was charged with assaulting Edward Price, a boy, who said, "He beat me with a besom-stick on Sunday, because I had not given the cattle straw at the upper barn." He said his shoulder and thigh were black and blue, the besom flew off the stick, and he was struck twice after. His mother confirmed the state- ment as to his bruises, and defendant acknowledged that he gave him a couple of flumpers."—The magistrate said de- fendant should have discharged the lad, not beaten him, and that a besom stick was not a proper thing tb oorrect him with. —To pay 10s. ASSAULT AND ItESCUE.-Richatd Meredith, Thomas Jenkins, and John Jones were charged with a breach of the peace, and David Jones with attempting to rescue the prisoners. P.c. Harris, stationed at Abersychan, said he was called to the White Hart, where he saw Jenkins knock down John Jones, and Meredith kick him. David Jones stopped the latter from kicking Jones. In answer to Mr. Alex. Edwards, witness said they were all tipsy, and admitted that he never heard anything., against them before.—Fined 5s. each. ■ SOMEBODY ELSE'S WIFE."—Thomas Lewis charged Alfred Palmer, THE shoemaker, with trespass. Complainant said he came to his door at twelve o'clock and kicked, and when he,, asked who was there, he said, ItVe, open the door." Com- plainant said he would not. Defendant said he would fetch a policeman, and he then came back and burst the door open;" He had searched the house before. He had searched it three times on Tuesday and five times on Thursday, and called him all the murderers he could lay his tongue to.Magistrate Have you been with this man's wife ?-Palmer (answering for complainant:) Certainly he had.—Complainant said she had been drinking with him, and defendant said he would go to Monmouth gallows for the b--y wretch." She used to lodge there, but had left, and had not been there since Defend- ant: He has got my shirt on now, which I did not authorise my wife to sell, with the regimental number on. You have never been in the Church wood with her, eh ? He has lived with one man's wife and buried her, and now he wants ano- ther, and to get me sent out of town. I have lived with my wife sixteen years, and have been with her two nights since she left complainant.Mrs. Tiley said she heard defendant tell Lewis his wife was there in the house with him.Magis- trate Why not open the door to let him bo assured his wifat: was not there ?—Complainant said he was afraid he woul murder him.Defendant said his wife had lived -,it Ebenezer" for the last few days, and—[to complainant]—didn't she jump through the window? It was all a planned thing (continued defendant,) and that man (pointing to complainant) would not care if I had a rope round my neck if he could have my wife. She was living with him when I was in prison Complainant: If she did, she slept with the girl.Defendant (ironically:) Yes-slept with the girl I-The case was adjourned to next court, defendant saying that perhaps he should have a shilling or two in his pocket by that time, and he could summon ivit4 nesses like other parties. MONDAY.—Before C. H. Williams, Esq. John and Henry Phillips, two colliers from the Nelson, were charged by p.e. Watkins (74) with being drunk and riotous at Trosnant on Saturday night.-Fined 10s. each, or 7 days. v James Anderson was charged by the same constable witlt begging on Sunday in Clarence street. Defendant, a younit man about 20, said he came from Clerkenwell, London, aiid wai" last employed as a printer's labourer, but had done nothing fltf three months.—Committed for ten days. c WEDNESDAY.—Before C. Ii. Williams, Esq. David Green, alias Scotty, from Usk, was charged with being drunk and incapable. It appears that defendant, an old man, came to Pontypool to publish the banns of marriage between himself and some worthy dame, and bought for the occasioifa suit of clothes at Mr. Owen James's, George street, on Tuesday last. During the day, however, he imbibed too much whiskey, and was found in the evening by p.c. Howells (72) flat on his back on the road at Trosnant, in which position he was singing away merrily. He was taken to the station, and when sober, said he had lost his new suit, the bill for which was found in his possession.—Fined 5s., including costs, the magistrates re- marking that he ought to be thankful to the policeman for taking care of him. [The policeman succeeded in finding the clothes, which had been left at a house where defendant had been drinking. He was one of those teetotallers who keep the pledge for six months, only to drink the harder and go on the spree for weeks after.]' Mary Brown (12,1 charged with stealing an iron basket, me property of Blanch Powell, of Garmliff'aith, and Lewis Harris, charged with stealing coal, the property of the Pontypool Iron Company, were remanded on hail till Saturday.

COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY.—Before J. M. HERBERT, Esq., Judge. The following was the cause list: Old causes, 5; ad- journed case, 1; new ditto, 160; commitments, 8; total 174. Of these, 59 cases were struck out, leaving a total of 115 for trial, a larger number than usual, which prolonged the sitting of the court till late in the after- noon. The following alone presented legal points of importance or interest to the public. Wightman v. Boiveii.-Claim 12 6s. 7d. balance of account for coal. Defendant, who did not appear, was an innkeeper at Pontnewynydd, but a letter from him was read in which he promised payment in a week, and claimed a set off of 13s. for coal tar supplied by him to plaintiff. Plaintiff allowed the set off, but asked for immediate payment, as he knew that defendant had given a bill of sale' on his effects. As usual under such cir- cumstances, his Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for the balance due, with immediate payment. for the balance due, with immediate payment. David Day v. Wm. Bevan.-Claim Xi 5s. 7d. for groceries. Defendant did not appear, but plaintiff said he was a collier and owner of houses. He asked for payment in two instalments, which was granted. Mr. W. H., Lloyd afterwards applied on behalf of defendant for increased time for payment. Defendant was a poor man whose houses were mortgaged to their full value. His Honour did not alter his judgment. George Griffiths, jeweller, v. G. Winderson, Swansea, spirit merchant. Claim 13s. for a gold keeper sold to defendant on Feb. 22nd, 1861. To be paid in a week. TVm. Davies v. John Taylo)-Claim XS 4s. Id. for grocery. Plaintiff said defendant had arranged to pay the amount claimed by 7s. 6d. per month, and his Honour gave judgment accordingly. Underwood v. Fruen.—An action to recover cost of a summons. His Honour told plaintiff he did not see how he could recover his claim, and advised him not to go on with the case. Plaintiff withdrew his action. Defendant: What am I to do respecting a debt plaintiff owes me ? His Honour Sue him. Alford v. Youug.-Claim j64 12s. for beer. An in- stalment of J61 had been paid at the August court. To be paid by El per month. Ortelli v. Grieshaber.-Claim £ 14 7s. lid. fcr goods sold. Mr. W. H. Lloyd appeared for plaintiff, and explained that the action was by a judgment summons against defendant on a judgment obtained against him in the Court of Common Pleas for a debt of tlO 13s. 3d. [Sums under X20 cannot be recovered in the superior courts, but may, as in this case, be removed to the County Court.] Augustus Grieshaber, examined by Mr. Lloyd: Was a watchmaker out of business. The debt to Messrs. Ortelli was for goods supplied about seven months since. Had no stock-in-trade—it was taken for X4 2s. 6d. rent due to Mr. W. H. Shellard. Borrowed £100 from a Loan Society at Newport, of which Mr. Williams, of Newport, was the agent. Mr. Shellard was his security to the society for the money borrowed. Borrowed it last March, and was to pay it back in three years by half-yearly instalments. Mr. Shellard took possession under a bill of sale, and the stock was sold by public auction. Did not know the value of the stock. It might be worth X50 or 160, bnt1 it watsold for half-price. Paid the £ 100 to his credit.. ors, but none of it to Messrs. Ortelli. Owed £ 100 at the present time. Was to have six months' credit for the goods. Had written to plaintiffs and promised to pay them so much a month. Mr. lteeee (Mr. Sheilard's son-in-law) had his books. They contained debts to the amount of X300, most of which were good, and Mr. Greenway now had them to recover. A good deal of the money had been paid in. Had paid tie first instalment due to the loan society. The next instal- ment of £ 25 6s. would be due on the 9th of March next. His Honour remarked that he did not see what defendant's debt to the loan society had to do with Mr. A[r. -Greenway explained that there was a condition in the contract with the loan society whereby :M an execution were levied against the party borrowing the monev, they could take proceedings for the recovery of the whole of the balance due. He would answer any question. Mr. Lloyd said that by defendant's own showing he made away with his property. He asked defendant if he could make any offer of payment. Defendant said he could not. His Honour said he had better do so. [Defendant, examined :] Had no copy of the bill of sale which he gave Mr. Shellard on the 9th of March. The debt was contracted with plaintiffs seven or eight months ago. Defendant, examined by Mr. Lloyd, said that Mr. Reece took away his book to show to Mr. Shellard and to satisfy him that they contained asuffiçient amount to cover his liability. He had not brought the books back. His Honour told defendant that as he had paid all the half-yearly instalments due to the loan society he did not therefore owe Mr. Shellard one farthing, but it looked like a trick on his (defendant's) part to defraud his creditors. Mr. Shellard had incurred no loss—and was indemnified against all risk. Defendant must produce Mr. Shellard o he should issue a warrant of committal against defen- dant. [Mr. Grieshaber then left the Court, but returned late in the afternoon without Mr. Shellard.] Mr. Lloyd informed his Honour that defendant had returned but that Mr. Shellard refused to attend. His Honour said in that case he would adjourn it till next court, so >that a snbposna could be issued to compel Mr. Shellard to attend-but in the meantime he should advise defen- dant to come to some arrangement with plaintiff. [Late on Thursday evening when the above report was in type we received the following :—" SIR,—Having heard that a .statement was made in the County Court in my absence which is totally false, I trust you will avoid publishing an ex-parte statement until the next court, when I shall be there to deny it. I am, sir, your obedient servant, T. E. REECE."] Williams v. Lloyd.—Claim S2 9s. 6d. for work done, and rent, according to plaintiff's showing, but for spite according to defendant's statement. The item for rent 12s 2d. he sought to recover under somewhat singular circumstances. Defendant had the money on the table to pay plaintiff when a person named Ann Jones swept it off the table into her lap and refused to give it up. The plaintiff went carefully through the items of work done, which he read from an account book, and included the making of a wheelbarrow, a coffin, and a platform to a Baptist chapel. There was another item of Is. 6d. for a chisel which defendant had borrowed but did not return. All the items "for work done defendant swore that he had paid, and his Honour gave judgement to plaintiff for Is. 6d., the price of the chisel, which defen- dant admitted. WatJcin Herbert v. lflatei-s.- Claim £ 8 for malt and hops. Defendant consented to pay £1 per month, to 'commence in a month. Same v. DasA.-Claim £4 10s. for ten bushels of malt at 9s. per bushel. Mr. W. H. Lloyd appeared for de- fendant and examined plaintiff, who said he took the order for the malt from old Mr. Dash, whose wife, son, and his wife were present at the time. Had sent in the bill produced, with the malt. Had known defendant for five or six years, but had not yet found out his name. Had seen Jasper" on the sign, but did not know whether it was the name of the old or young one." Believed they were in partnership. By the Judge When the old man" ordered the malt he did not say it was for his son, but 11 send us two sacks. Mr. Lloyd called Jasper Dash, who said be ordered the hops in January, at which time he was the landlord. In June he transferred the license to his father, George Dash. George Dash: Last witness was his son. Was present when he ordered the malt, but at that time had nothing to do with the house. Took the house from his son in June.—By the Judge: Had no share in the profits. Never had goods from plaintiff while there. Dealt with plaintiff three years ago. When the malt was ordered plaintiff said he should want the money in two months and his (defendant's) son said he would try and get it Sarah Dash said she was present when her husband, Jasper Dash, ordered the goods in his own' name His Honour said that when disputes of this kind arose, the best evidence was piaintiff's own books, and in them be found the goods esitered in the son's name-he should therefore give a judgement of nonsuit. John James v. Abranam Iky.—Claim £ 2 lis. 9d. for wages as a tiler and plasterer, at 3s. 6d, per day. In this case plaintiff sued defendant for a fortnight's wages for discharging him without notice. Nothing was said about notice when he was engaged, but they were to settle weekly. Always had notice from other employers. Defendant said he agiecd to pay plaintiff weekly, and had done so. On Monday, Nov. 18, plaintiff went to work as usual, when defendant sent him back and paid him off. Discharged plaintiff because he had been in- formed that he took work and employed men on his own account.His Honour And why shouldn't he do so if he liked? He could see no reason why he should not, if he worked the hours stipulated by defendant. It was no good reason for discharging him. Plaintiff was entitled to reasonable notice, and he should give judgment for plaintiff for Xi Is., in lieu of a week's notice.—Defendant then asked his Honour if he would order plaintiff to work a week for his money. Plaintiff said he lost a fortnight looking for work, and the request was refused. Warren Y. Uabalthuh and Morgan.—Defendants were contractors with the Ebbw Vale Company to raise coal and deliver it at the pit's mouth, and plaintiff was em- ployed under them. The claim, which was £ 5, was for extra work and "gain." Defendant denied the claim for extra work, but had paid X 1 3s. 6d. into court, which was all that was due. The case occupied some time in the hearing and was full of technicalities. His Honour said it was a complicated case, but after all it appeared clear to him that the money paid into Court was sufficient to discharge their claim. COMMITMENTS.—A person named Munn, was com- mitted to prison for nonpayment of a debt to Mr. T. Fletcher. Three others named Jenkins, Edwards, and Uoskins, were each committed for ten days for non- payment of debts due to John Bradley, with this excep- tion, that the warrant against Jenkins should not issue till next court, in order to give him a chance of paying two instalments. John Wallis Hunter, Bristol, outfitter, sued a great number of people for money owing for clothes, &c. Henry Williams also sued a number of workmen for beer scores, some amounting to £ 3 and X4. In one case the plea of infancy was alio wed, and anoth er was adj ourned for proof, his Honour remarking that he would not hold that a boy under 21 could contract a debt for beer.

THE LATE SUDDEN DEATH.—The funeral of Charles Toye, coachman at Pontypool Park, whose awfully sudden death on Tuesday se'nnight we recorded last week, took place at Trevethin Church on Friday, the 10th inst. He was followed to the grave by his late fellow-servants, whose desire to pay this last tribute of respect met the warm approval of Mrs. Han bury Leigh. Many other friends also joined the mourn- ful procession, the good character and quiet disposition of the deceased having been recognised beyond the circle of those with whom he was more ImmedIately associated. In the severe bereavement which has so unexpectedly overtaken his widow and two orphan infants, Mrs. Leigh has found occasion for the exercise of much benevolent sympathy, she having, among other acts of liberality, defrayed all the costs of the funeral. The deceased had been in the employ of the late Mr. Hanbury Leigh for sixteen years, and in three months after following to the grave his lamented master, he is himself borne to his last resting-place. MELANCHOLY DEATH OF THE REV. JREES REES.In inquest was held at the Forge Ham- mer, on Monday, on the body of Mr. Rees Bees, aged 62, a well-known and respected member of the Baptist denomination, who for many years has travelled regu- lady every Sunday to preach at the Glaseoed. He resided, with his wife, daughter, and grand-daughter, in a pretty cottage situate in the enclosed ground called the Grove, which separates the Park House from the back of Caroline street. His body was found about 9 o'clock on Saturday morning, in the pond adjoining the road to the Town Forge. The coroner, in charging the jury, told them they must dismiss from their minds any rumours they might have heard, as they were of too vague a nature to fix a verdict of manslaughter upon the person or persons who had propagated them, and to rely solely upon the evidence in giving their ver- dict. The jury then proceeded to view the body, and also the pond in which it had been found, the exact spot being indicated by the man who had taken it out. The water was not very deep at the side, but shelved in a muddy bank down towards the centre. The first witness called was Margaret Griffiths, (widow of the late Benj. Griffiths, tailor,) daughter of deceased. She saiAthat on Friday morning, about 4 o'clock, her father had to go to the Lower Forge. He returned about 7, and complained of being unwell. He went back to his work, however, and came again to dinner, after which he smoked a pipe in the back kitchen, and, complaining of illness, went to bed. He got up again at 4 o'clock, and went to the Baptist College to see the Rev. Dr. Thomas. In returning he met Mr. Butler, and had a conversation with him about loading some trams with iron early the following morning. He went up into the town, and on his way back called at Mr. Phillips's shop for a pair of boots, which he took home about 8 o'clock in the evening. He then said he was much better. Deceased had supper with the rest of the family, and they were all in bed about 9 o'clock. On Saturday morning deceased got up early. His wife w asked him the reason why he did so, and he told her he had to go to Mr. Eynon's to get the key of the forge gate, before he could load the iron. It was quite dark when he got up, and she could not tell what time it was. By the Coroner All day on Friday he was unwell, but not low spirited. On Saturday morning he was longer than usual away, and witness sent her daughter, about 8 o'clock, up to Mr. Eynon's. She found be was not there, and was returning home by the side of the pond, when she saw him in the water, and ran, screaming, to tell her. Heard no particular reports about deceased, neither did she know that he had been treated unhand- somely by some parties. Up to the last moment she saw him he appeared to be very cheerful." Considered he was not a man at all likely to destroy himself, neither had she heard him—through vexation—express a wish that he might die. By a Juror He would have to go by the pond on his way to Mr. Eynon's. That was the proper way. By the Coroner: There had been no quarrelling or altercation between deceased and his wife in consequence of any reports about him. Sarah Griffiths, daughter of last witness, and grand-daughter of deceased, said she was sent by her mother on Satur- day morning to Mr. Eynon's, to see if her grandfather was there. She passed by the pond on her way, but saw nothing then. She went along the tram-road. [The tram-road is about two feet lower than the surface of the pond.] In returning, she came along the road, which brought her nearer to the pond, when, happen- ing to turn her head towards the pond, she saw him.. By the Coroner: Did not expect to see him in the water. He was nearly on his face. Recognised the wing of his coat, which was floating on the top of the water. Ran home and gave the alarm. Did not ob- serve that he had been gloomy or unhappy from any reports made about him lately. (The above witnesses had great difficulty in suppressing their grief sufficiently to state the above facts.).Edwin Jones Was fire- man at the Town Forge. Went home to breakfast on Saturday morning. Could see the pond from his house. About 9 o'clock his attention was attracted in that di- rection by hearing some one crying and lamenting. Looked out, and saw the two last witnesses there. Went down to the place, and saw a body in the water. Took a hook from a man present, got on to the stump of a tree, and reached the body with the hook. It was quite dead. Could not say how long it had been in the water. There was not much water, but a good deal of mud, in the pond where the body was found. Had known deceased, for 12 years, and worked in the same works with him. He never seemed low-spirited. He was a quiet, sober, industrous and cheerful man. Did not believe he was a man at all likely to destroy himself. Heard no particular reports about him lately. If there were any such reports, did not believe they would affect him so much as to iuduce him to destroy himself but on the contrary, believed nothing of the kind would trouble him The Coroner remarked that it was im- possible to come to any definite conclusion as to how deceased got into the water. From the evidence, de- ceased's mind appeared to have been clear and healthy, and there was no proof that he had thrown himself into the pond. If there bad been such proof, deceased would have been guilty of felo de se-the greatest legal crime, in which even the friends of deceased would suffer from the penalties incurred. There was, however, no evi- dence of a positive character, and it would be best for the jury to return an open verdict. The jury accord- ingly returned a verdict of "Found Drowned." SIR THOS. PHILLIPS.- We regret to hear that this eminent and benevolent gentleman is suffering from serious indisposition. Handsome prizes will be given at 'N L I Miss James's popular electro-biological and mesmeric entertainments at the Town Hall next Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. THE PRICE OF GAs.A.. deputation of consumers have had an interview-with the proprietress of the gas works, with a view to procuring a reduction in the price of gas. Mrs. Price consented to take the matter into consideration, and we have little doubt that the result will be favourable. TOWN HALL.—A lecture on the Theology of Geology was delivered at the above place on Tuesday by the Rev. G. T. Perks, of Bristol. R. Greenway, Esq., presided. The subject was ably 'roocin treated, and illustrated the power, wisdom, goodness, and oneness of God, as shown to the geological student. On Monday, the members and friends of the Pontypool Industrial Society held a social tea {meeting at the Globe Inn, which was well attended. After tea, the yearly statement of accounts was read, and addresses delivered by working men. The remaining portion of the evening was spent in singing, dancing, &c. The annual concert of the Second Monmouthshire Rifle Corps will take place on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall, Pontypool, and at the large school-room, Abersychan, on Wednesday evening next. It would be superfluous for us to mention the merits of the peformers under Mr.W. Sewell, which are patent to all, and, considering the success last year,crowded attend- ances may be expected. COUNTY RIFLE Copps.-At a meet- ing held at the King's Head, Newport, on Friday se'nnight, the Lord Lieutenant (Lord Llanover) pre- siding, the committee of officers of the three battalions forming the Monmouthshire corps, appointed (at the sug- gestion of the Lord Lieutenant,) to decide on a uniform for the volunteers throughout the county, decided to adopt the following --Tuiiie and trowsers'of Riscagrey cloth, Swiss cap with black plume, black belts and gaiters. The cloth chosen is a shade or two darker than that worn by our own Hanhury" corps. ABERSYCHAN. 2ND MON- MOUTHSHIRE RIFLE Y OLUNTEERs.-Dn Friday evening, the 10th inst., the members of the 3rd company of the above corps partook of a substantial dinner, provided at the expense of the officers of the company. About 130 sat down, and grace having been said, a vigorous onslaught was made on the good things before them, the ladies of the officers kindly assisting in waiting on the men. When the cloth had been withdrawn, Capt. Richards proposed The Queen, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." Capt. Richards then said that in his opinion, considering the recent bereavement of our beloved Queen, by the death of the Prince Consort, toast giving and speech making would be out of place, if not indecorous. Pipes and cigars then became the order of the evening, and were accompanied by a liberal supply of prime cwrw. Vari- ous members of the corps sang glees, ballads, &c.; the drum and fife band also further enlivening the evening, by performing a choice selection of airs, and the com- pany dismissed at 11 o'clock, much pleased with the evening's enjoyment. BOILER EXPLOSION.—On Tuesday evening, between eight and nine o'clock, the workmen at the forge were alarmed by a loud explosion, and showers of falling bricks. It was found that one of the boilers adjoining the old blast-engine house had burst, displacing the brick work, and knocking off the heavy coping stones on the top of the engine-house. Fortunately, no one was hurt, although serious apprehensions were for some time en- tertained for the safety of-the engine-man, who could not be found, many thinking he had been blown away by the explosion, nor were their fears abated till he ap- peared from the other side of the engine-house, where he had been to fire the other boilers. Some masons employed near the spot had a narrow escape, being thrown to the ground by the force of the concussion. ACClDENT.-On Wednesday, the heavy iron and brick door of one of the coke ovens fell upon the feet of a poor girl who was employed in attending the ovens, crushing and mutilating them most dreadfully. ROBBERIEs.-Several petty thefts have lately been committed in this neighbourhood, different parties having lost articles of bedding from the lines on which they were hung to dry. On Wednesday evening, an oven, full of bread, situate near the Pentwyn Tavern, was opened by some person, who extracted two loaves in a half baked state, and, leaving the stopper down, spoiled the remainder of the contents. BLAENAFON.—TRIAL OF SIR JOHN BARLEYCORN.— On Thursday evening, 9th inst., this somewhat novel entertainment was given at the Bible Christians' Chapel, to a rather small audience. SUPPER AND BALL.—A public supper was held at the Railway Inn on Monday last, when a fair number attended and partook of the repast provided by the host, Mr. Alfred Ashman. The excellent manner in which it was got up drew forth the encomiums of the party. Mr. J. G. Williams was voted to the chair. After the removal of the cloth, dancing was commenced, and kept up to a late hour. The Blaenafon philharmonic band was in attendance, under the direction of Mr. John Day. NETYPORT.-A lecture was de- livered by Mr. Lapworth, (a candidate for the agency of the South Wales Temperance Association,) on Thursday se'anight, at the Temperance Hall, Mr. Henry Phillips presiding.^ There was a large audience present, not- withstanding the inclemency of the weather. PEOPLE'S CONCERT.—On Monday, the band of the 3rd Monmouthshire Rifles gave the first concert of the series at the Town Hall. There was a good attendance. Herr Pfeiffer acquitted himself with his usual skill in a violin solo. Mrs. Whitehead's singing was admired. Mr. Towgood sang the Blacksmith's Son," in which his memory was at fault, causing for a time an unplea- sant pause. Mr. Joseph Brown gave a flute solo, and Mr. Doorly, in performing the accompaniment on the piano, played one part -while Mr. B. was on another, which caused some uneasiness to the audiance. But Mr. Nash, with his irresistibly comic songs, made up for these disappointments. The hand, in some instances, were out of time and tune, but on the whole played pretty well. Another-we trust a better—will be given in a fortnight. MATTHEWS & HOLBUOOK intend to give another series of concerts at the Town Hall; the first on Friday, 17th inst., when lovers of music will have a treat.

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