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1. TREDEGAR. V VEDDTNGS.—On Thursday week the nuptials of Mr. William Spooner and Miss Mary Walters were ceJebrated at Bedwellty Church. The weather was fat from being propitious, but despite the falling rain, high wind, and dark clouds, the wedding guests Psed a few merry hours at the house of the bride's father in Charles-street, Miss Walters has long been a fav-oui-ite in musical circles, and we hope that as 1t-s. Spooner she will not deprive us of the many sweet ditties she can warble so melodiously.—On 'onday last Mr. John Wilson, of Liverpool, led to tj|e altar at St. George's Church Miss Alice Price, pUirch-street. Mr. Evan Jones Davies acted as *st man- beautifully read by the J-jev E. Leigh. i>lr. Caird played the wedding march, "he wedding party sat dovn to an elegant repast at e house o Mr Davies. Mr Huggins was the caterer both affairs, and fully maintained his reputation, cakes being masterpieces in the art of confec- tionerV- tionerV- CHRISTMAS av—On Friday the workhouse in- mates bad their annual treat of roast beef, roast geese, Hum pudding, &c., &c. There was also a huge Ch,i,tn-ias tree bending beneath the weight of presents. this was provided for by a private subscription, the townspeople Slviug liberally, and was for the especial delectation of the juveniles. When tea was over the ^use-irents commenced, and the little ones enjoyed thell,iselves right merrily till bed time. The men three cheers for the Guardians, and one whose toiM inclined towards the substantial, proposed three elleers for the butcher (Mr. Peters). This caused some laughter, and met with a most cordial and ring- cheer. Mrs. Lloyd, the matron, Miss Evans, governess, Mr. Brookiield, Mr. Alock, and Mr. Caird as kcompanist, contributed some choice music, which L greasy delighted young and old. In due time the Pri^s were distributed and the trumpets and other iii:stfUmellts 0f torture blew all sorts of discord. Mr. Boulton master, was in attendance, and did not forget to 'pass around the cwru, boys. We must not omit to motion the decorations, which were very profuse, and i>efiected the greatest credit on Mrs. Lloyd and the ladies who assisted. "A mistletoe hung at the door of the hall," and one in the centre, both proving centres of attraction. Dancing was indulged in and kept up till nearly eleven o'clock, when the company seParated. °lIURCH DECORATIONS.—At St. George's the taste and skill of several young ladies are fully displayed. The lectern, pulpits, and communion table are beauti- fully ornamented with moss, holly, ivy, and neatly executed scripture texts suitable to the Christmas festival. On Christmas morning a service in Welsh was held at five o'clock, and on Sunday evening Handel's "Glory to God" was most effectively ren- dered Miss L. Leigh singing the recitative with great exPtession and clearness. THE LATE RIOTS.—Our report of the magistrates meetino- on Tuesday is unavoidably deferred. meetino- on Tuesday is unavoidably deferred. l THEATRICAL.—Mr. Jenmngs has opened at the Temperance Hall for a short season. We are unable to Say more at present than that there is a pantomime, with a good strong company. ^han<res are reported to be about taking place in the proprietorship of the Tredegar Iron Works. It n 'Iv1l1 be remembered that about twelve months ago the shades held by the Homfray family were purchased by Mr. porman and Mr. Fothergill, and the two latter have since held the works. Mr. Forman, who is iairti5agely wealthy, has arrived at an age when it is nat\lrai he should desire to retire from the active Pur?Uits business, and the change that is about taking place is, it is said, his retirement from the conc6K1 in favour of a younger man. —Minhvj Journal.

ARGOKD. OOTTRTYBELLA SCHOOL.-The annual distribution of the clothing and charity took place oil Monday, the 21st instant, St. Thomas's Day, at the above Schools. It is with great pleasure that we record the grateful feeliflgs of those who received their share of the atimi.il gifts of charity from the fund, which was established for that purpose twenty-seven years ago by the late Sir Thomas Phillips, Q.C., and which is still supported by that gentleman's executors. It is impos- sible to over-estimate the great amount of good which has been conferred upon the poor of this neigh- bourhood through a long series of years by these benevolent exertions. All who feel concerned in this iaudable undertaking unanimously desire to express their sincere gratitude to the executors, and especially to Mrs. Canon Price, vicarage, Llanarth, who also con- tributed generously. The total amount of the dona- tion was nearly £ 15, and the whole of the fund dis tributed £55. The vicar, the Rev. R. Jones, and the churchwarden, Mrs Hannah Morgan, and the master, Mr. Munro, were present, and efficiently assisted in the distribution of the clothing to the parents of the school children, disabled old workmen, and a few others. ————

BLAE A VU. FOURTH MON. VOLUNTEER CORPS.—A meeting of this corps was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, the 22nd December, when the prizes won at the late competition were distributed to the successful competitors. Before distributing the prizes, Captain Steel briefly addressed the men, stating that they had kept up their high state of efficiency, notwith- standing several obstacles during the past year. He also said that it was his intention to issue an over- coat to every man at the commencement of the next season drills, it beingAquite necessary to do so, in con- sequence of the severe weather which the men have frequently to face when going to drill, firing, &c. With regard to the silver challenge cup, presented by E. Kennard, Rsq., he (Captain Steel) had hoped it would have been finally won by the end of the year but such did not happen to be the case, and he was compelled to suspend the shooting for a month or two. Finally, he wished to draw their attention to the following :-They were aware that he had origi- nated the system of point money a portion of the money subscribed was set apart and divided by the total number of points, so that every man that fired and struck the target, received a sum of money in proportion to the number of points he made. Now this encouraged them all to come and fire, and he had found on every occasion, and on this one especially, that men who would otherwise not have fired, had done so, and had won prizes and this he wished every man who thought his chance was not quite so good as some others, to bear in mind on future occa- sions. The following men were then called to the front, to receive their prizes :—200 Yards-First prize, XI 10s., A. J. Clark; 2nd, XI, J. Davies 3rd, 10s., James Phillips. 400 Yards-First prize, £1 10s., J. Godfrey; 2nd, zCl, Wm, Jones; 3rd, 10s., Henry Rogers. Aggregate-First prize, El 10s., A. J. Clark 2nd, XI J. Godfrey; 3rd, 10s., Sergeant J. Morris 4th, 5s., Sergeant R, Rees 5th, 5s., James Phillips 6th, 5s., S. Barwell; 7th, 5s., Sergeant Penny more 8th 5s., Wm. Jones 9th, 5s., Henry Rogers 10th, 5s., Corporal Miller; 11th, 5s., J. Morgan. Electro- plated cup, J. Morgan. The point money ranged from 5s. downwards for every man. LOCAL BOARD.-The usual monthly meeting was held in the Girls' Schoolroom, on Tuesday last. Pre- sent—Messrs. Thomas Hemming (chairman), M. B. Parker, John Pritchard, John Harris, John Vincent, Wm. Anthony, Wm. Powell, and Wm. Burgoyne. The minutes of the last meeting were read and con- firmed. The Inspector of Nuisances read his report. The collector reported having paid into the hands of the treasurer this day, the sum of ZCIOI 2s. 6d., on account of the rates. The surveyor's accounts were Examined and allowed, and cheques were signed for current expenses. Mr. John Pope tendered his resig- nation as a member of the Board, and it was unani- mously resolved-" that Dr. Steel be elected a mem- ber of the Board, in the room of Mr. John Pope." Mrs. Israel Morgan's reply to the Chairman's letter of condolence, was read by the clerk. Mr. George Har- ris's letter was read, and the surveyor was requested to attend to it. The Surveyor reported having attended to the instructions given him at the last meeting, by repairing a portion of Ivor-street, and Pontypool-road. The heavy rains had made conside- rable work within the district. Much of the work- men's time had been employed in cleaning the gutters, grates, and drains. He also reported having pur- chased two patent street gullies.

BEAU KURT. A CHILD KILLED BY LIGHTNING.—londay last will long be remembered by the inhabitnts of this place. About 9 J'clock, a.m., the ran began to descend, and from that hour to 2 p.m. fell inces- santly, the quantity of rain during those hours being something enormous. About one o'chxt the storm raged more furiously, coupled with flasies of light- ning and thunder. The lightning struck the house of Lewis Lewis, at Rasa; it entered through the chimney, and one end of the house was struck down, and the roof taken off. Janet Lewis the wife of Lewis, and three young children were sated around the fire at the time. One little boy, agEl three years, was struck by tie lightning, and when found in the ruins was quite dead. The poor moher was also buried among the ruins, with her tvo other little children, besides the unfortunate boy tiat was killed. Help was forthcoming at once, and tie unfortunate family were soon taken out of their perlous situation. Very little hope is entertained of the rcovery of the mother. The shuck of seeing her chi, struck dead 0 before her was oi course very great, aid the injuries she received from the fall of the house tre such that her recovery is very doubtful. The furiiture, between the effects of the lightning and the fallof stones, was broken to atojps, and very few this were saved. Great sympathy is felt for the poor mal; at one stroke his child was taken from him, his hcusehold goods ruined, and his wife cast into great siffering. We have not been able to find out that any other material damage was dote in the place by the Ightning, but the effect on the telegraph wires "was something wonderful; it set the needles going, and our station- master never beheld such a sight before. TEA PARTY AND ENTERTAINMENT—On Christmas Day a tea party came off in connection with Popular Readings, at the British School-room, when about 200 sat down to a good repast. After tea a musical and literary treat vras given by some of the juvenile mem- bers of the committee and others cf ability among whom were the Misses Harriet and M. J. Greenland, Miss Curtis, Mr. William Greenland, and Messrs. Davies and Gvilliam, Guliver and party. Several overtures andjuets were well rendered by the Misses Greenland and Lewis recitations were also given by several yount men, who did their part well, and greatly added to the interest of the entertainment. The room was elegantly decorated, and several appro- priate and seasonable mottces greeted the patrons. The tea was provided under the superintendence of Miss Phillip;, to whom great praise is due. Mr. Jacob Davies presided in the evening. Great service was also rendered by Miss Greenland, who was the accompanist for the evening. The usual votes of thanks were passed to the ladies, the chairman, and. the pei-forincis. CONCERT.—On Monday a concert of sacred music was given in the Bethesda Chapel by the choir, assisted by several others.—On the same day the English Baptists also held their annual tea meeting, which vras well attended. ACCIUKNT—On Tuesday David Davies, of this place, was seveteh hurt in a mino, and when medical aid was called, he was found to have fractured his back- bone. He is thus probably disabled for life.

THE MUSICAL PITCH. We understand that the lowering of the musical pitch in England is shortly about to assume a practical form. The letter of Mr. Sims Reeves, addressed to the Athenamm, in which he positively refuses to sing at the Sacred Harmonic osi I Society whilst the present high pitch is maintained, has decided the matter and as most of the competent musicians of the country are, to our knowledge, ranged on his side, there can be little doubt that, whatever may be the difficulties to be overcome, the change must be made. During the ensuing season a series of six concerts will be given, at St, James' Hall, in which the standard French pitch will be adopted. These concerts will consist exclusively of sacred music (and mostly of Oratorios), and Mr. Sims Reeves has pledged himself to sing at each performance. Amongst the works to be given, Handel's Jephtha will be one of the most interesting not only on account of its being almost a novelty to a London audience, but because the tenor part is so peculiarly fitted to the grandeur and power of Mr. Reeves' style and voice. There will be a carefully chosen band, of between fifty and sixty perforcners and the chorus will con- sist of Mr. Joseph Ba.rnby's choir. We have always been .of opinion that a certain coarseness of effect observable in most of our oratorio performances in the metropolis, is inseparable from the prevailing notion that quantity rather than quality should be put forth as the real attraction and we look forward therefore, with the utmost interest to a series of concerts in which delicacy and refinement, both with the choir and orchestra, may be shown to be com- patible with energy, precision, and true musical power.—Musical Times. NATIONAL UNION OF CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIA- TIONS.—The above union held its annual conference in Birmingham on Tuesday. The chief business con- sisted in reading the annual report and balance-sheet for the year ending October last. Tha former gave a very favourable account of the principles of the union throughout the United Kingdom. A large number of new associations, it said, had been formed, and had joined the central union. It was also stated as an evidence of the success of the movement that in 23 large boroughs (containing an aggregate population of more than 2,500,000) in which Constitutional Asso- ciations had been formed, and had been in active operation, no less than 33 Conservative members had out of a total of 48 sent to Parliament been returned and of those 33 seats 20 had been wrested from the Liberal party. The stale of the funds of the union, as shown by the balnnce sheet, was satisfactory, there being a considerable surplus of income over expendi- ture. Alterations were made in some of the rules of the union, special facilities being provided for corres- pondence and concerted action with Constitutional Associations not subscibing to the union. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted, and the office-bearers for the ensuing year appointed. DR. SCOTT'S BILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS. -Prepared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. Scott, of Bromley, Kent. For affections of the liver, indigestion, flatulency, bile, sick headache, giddiness, loss of appetite, lowness of spirits, with sensation of fulness at the pit of the stomach, pain between the shoulders, and the distressing feelings arising from indigestion and general debility, Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills will be found the most effectual remedy. They can be taken at any time without any danger from wet or cold, and require no restraint from business or pleasure. They act mildly on the bowels, without griping, give strength to the stomach, promote healthy action of the liver, by which they prevent and cure the jaundice and dropsy, clear the skin, remove sallowness and pimples, purify the blood, brace the nerves, and invigorate the whole system. Females will find them most invaluable, and should never be without them. Prepared only, and sold by W. Lambert, chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing Cross, London, and sold by most druggists and booksellers in boxes, Is. ld. or three times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d. each. Be sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills." The genuine are in a square green package. 12,057 THE PERFECTION OF PREPARKD COCOA.—MARAVTLLA COCOA. Sole proprietors, Taylor Brothers, Londo:)- — J'lie Cocoa (or Cacao) of Mar .villa is the true THEOBROMA of LLNNJEUS. Cocoa is ill iigenous to South America, of which Maravilla is a favoured portion. TAYLOR BROTHERS having Beourtd the excln- sit-a supply of this nnrivillHii Cocon, hire, hy the sid.fui application of their soluble principle and tl vborate ilia chinrry, prodmel what is so nn leuiiibly the perfection of prepare') Cocoa, that it has not only aecure.l the piefeieuce of homceap<ths and cocoa drinkers generally, bnt m IllY who bad hitherto not found "ny preparation 10 suit them, have, after one tiial, adopted the Maravilla Cocoa as their constant beverage for breakfast, lun"llo n, &c. A success 11 nprectJdell led" See following ex I ract from the Globe of May 14. 1868. Various i.n orters and manufacturers have attempted to attain a reputa- tion for their prepare i Cocoas, but we doubt whether any thorough success had been achieved until MKSSIB. Taylor Brothers discovered the extraordinary qualities of Maravilla" Cocoa. Adapting their p. rfect sys- tem of preparation to this finest of all species of the I'heobroma, they have produced an article which super- sedes every other Cocoa in the market. Entire solubility, a delicate aroma, and a rare concentration of the purest elements of nutrition, distinguish the Maravilla Cocoa above all others For homoeopaths and invalids we could no1- recommend a more agreeable or valuable beverage. Sold in packets only, by all Grocerg, ilb., ilb., aud.llb. The Broad Arrow says it is reported that Yice-Ad- miral Lord Clare,,cc Paget, at present in command .,f the Mediterrauean station, will take a seat at the Board of Admiralty on the completion of his time; mdin the event of Admiral Sir Sydney Colpoys Dacres not finding the duties and responsibilities that he has undertaken to be too onerous, Lord Clarence pozat, will succeed the Dreaaut First Sea Lord. iiio Emperor, in reiui-uiur A pruut U-) y u: ,r. Gus- tave Dore's Illustrations of Danto, sent the Brtist. a nencil surmounted with a large diamond, ihe lol- iowine autograph letter accompanied the present Monsieur Dore.-Your pencil produces such beauti- fal things that I should be pleased if you would do something for my sake with the pencil I now send you.—SAPOLEQB" a private loner n'opive^ from Tarannki states that iurinjr the recent earthquake there, the earth seemed convulsed by a perpetaal pulsation for six hours, and for 4S hours afterwards sleep was hardly possible, as the constantlT-reourrins? shocks were very violent. It is supposed tiiat there were vo less than -i0 shocks, and some were felt moro than two daja after the 00- currauce of the first.

MURDER AT NORTHAMPTON. On Saturday evening last, Police detective James Kemp, of the Northampton constabulary force, was shot in the public street, by a man named William Biiduewater. Kemp had just left the police station, and was proceeding home in company with two young men, when, on going paat Victoria street, his atten- tion was attracted by a man whose movements were somewhat suspicious. Kemp stopped for a moment, aud the man immediately L:al',e I out,- "Keep back, or I'll shoot you." The detective thought he was joking, and said he didn't waut to be thought a co- ivar 1, so he advanced towards the man. The villain immediately raised a double barrelled gun to his shoulder, and deliberately shot Kemp in the left breast, the distance between the two at the time being only some ten yards. Kemp staggered and fell to the ground, and the culprit attempted to make his escape. He was, however, pursued, captured, and iakea into custody. The wounded man was taken to the Infirmary, where he died on Tuesday. The mayor (iJr. J. M. Vernon) attended at the infirmary on Sunday morning, and took his deposition. The name of the man who shot him is Wm. Bridgewater, a ma- chinist, who formerly resided in Northampton, but 'Vho for some months past has been living atWelling- oorough. The man's family is a respectable one. His father and brother live in Victoria St., Northampton, and prisoner came over to spend Christmas. A quar- el had occurred between his brother and himself, and shortly before Kemp was shot the prisoner went to ins father's house, and attempted to ehoothis brother by firing at him through the bedroom window, hap- i'ily without any effect. Kemp, who is a yonng man about 34 years of age, was formerly in the Birming- ham constabulary, when he exchanged into the Northampton force on account of his wife's health. He was one of the most active and efficient officers of the force, and was exceedingly clever in defecting p.ck-pockets anl rogues of that description. A stranger of suspicious appearance could not be long j d the town without coming under Kemp's notice. ihe prisoner was brought before the borough magis- trates on Monday morning, and the dying man's ieposition was read over.. Mr. Ksenan, the chief constable of the borough, applied for a remand until Wednesday, and stated that Kemp was einkiag, and there was no doubt when the prisoner came before them it would be on a charge of wilful murder. Pri- soner was remanded accordingly. Kemp has left behind him a wife and two children, and a mother over 70 years of age, whom he has partially main- ained. It is at: ted that the prisoner knew'Kemp, MI therefore, it has been inferred that he may have thought the detective was coming to apprehend him oa the charge of shooting at his brother, and that to avoid apprehension he committed the terrible deed.

THE HANBURY RIFLE CQPS PRIZE MEETING Was held last week at the Town ScM. There was a strong muster, and Captain Hair accessed them in an appropriate manner. The prizes wee then distri- buted as follows THE CORPS PRIZE, 5 rounds at 20F Ad 500 yards, X13 divided as follows Sergt. Jlhn Davies X2 Colour-Sergt. Hambleton, £1 10s. Coipl. J. How- ells, ZI Corporal W. Edmonds, l; Sergeant G. Joshua, 15s; Private W. Turner, Us; private John Joshua, 15s Private D. Owens, 15s; Sergeant Wil- liams, 10s Private J. Nash, 10s frivateg. Joshua, 10s Corporal A. Hair, 10s CorpcTal Winterhalder, 10s Private J. Smith, 10s Private J. Sharp, 5s Private Wyndham Jones, 5s Corjoral Furlong, 5s Private James, 5s; Private G. 1Jvey, 5i; private Walter Lewis, 5s. Lance Corporal Frederick Jone> having Q)ade the greatest number of marks in clws firing, waS now called to the front, and presented by Captain Hair with the Marksman's Badge for lest shot-Fifle and 3 Stars. TnE CORPS DRILL PRIZES Wep next distributed by Lieutenant Williams, as follows :-Sergeant' G. Joshua, (85 marks) Corporal FWow (85); Corporal Edmonds (85); Bugler J. Waider, (85) Private G. Chappel (So); Private Walter Lewis (85); Private G. Joshua (85).-rThe above seveL, being equal, di- vided the first seven prizes, being \2s. 1|J. each.]— Corporal Winterhalder (84 marks), Ss private S. Harris (84),5s; Private John Nash (82)".)s; Corporal A. Hair (82), 5s Corporal J. Howens (82), 5s Private W. Truman (81), 5s; Private Janif9 Jiaker (81) 5s; Sergeant John Jones (80), 2s. 6d frivate Jesse Wil- liams (79), 2a. 6d Private William J04es (72), 2s 6d; Q.M.S. Jones (71), 2s. 6d Private 11, Gillam (71), 2s. 6d Private John Joshua (69), 22. 6d Private J. Stockham (68), 2s. 6d; Sergei John Da vies (65), 2s. 6d. THE BAND PRIZES for best attendee at drill and practice during the season, were presented by Assist- ant Surgeon O. D. Thomas, as folloWs:Corporal W. Griffiths (113 marks), ZI Private C. Qillham (113), 15s.—[These being equal, divided. I-PliNate W. Sum- ner (106 marks), 10s Private W. GaWeson (106), 5s. —[These being equal, divided.] private S. Long (89 marks), 2s. 6d Private G. Braia (88), 2s. 6d; Private C. Corbett (85), 2s. 6d; Drtlra-Inajor Dodd (SA), 2a. 6d. THE ALL-COMERS' SWEEPSTAKES PIRIZ%s were next Eresented. The following is a list of the Winners :— lorporal Winterhalder, £ 1 15s; Sergeant Davies, 17s. 6d Lieutenant Williams, 5s. lOd Capt. Hair, 5s. lOd; Sergeant Williams, 5?.. lOd. CAPTAIN HAIR'S CUP, to the Sergeant whose sec- tion earns the largest amount of Capitation Grant. Winner—Sergeant John Davies. The Captain, a presenting this prize, remarked that it gave him great pleasure indeed to tee Sergeant D\'le$!. cou'ng again to the Iront and carrying off this prize, He richly deserved it; and he (Captain .0_- iimilnTi Hall) hoped to have his assistance act before, Jvring the coming year, as he valued his support very higlly. A CUP, given by Lieutenant Williams and Ensign Fohergill. Competed for by the members of the best shoeing section. Winner—Lance Corporal F. Jones. lieutenant Williams presented this prize, and complimented Corporal Jones very highly on his shoatiug. ————

SWANSEA. •D{!A.TH OF A DRUXKARD. —An inquest was held a few days ago before Mr. Edward S trick, coroner, on the body of Mrs. Margaret Perrett, wife of the mate of a steam-boat trading between Swansea and Liver- pool, The woman had been living a most intemperate life for some time past, one of the witnesses stating that one day the deceased had visited an adjacent public-house no less than forty times. Being missed, her bedroom was opened, and she was found dead in bed. The jury returned a verdict of Died fron suf- focation, accelerated by drink."

ABEKSYCHAN THE IROX WO RKS. -The gloom that pervades the trading horizon of this district is illuminated to some extent by these works continuing in full activity, and it is satisfactory to find that their operations arelikely to be increased by the "blowing in" of an additional blast furnace. ————

MEliTHYK. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Tlte Celebration of Mass in the Workhouse.—At the meeting of the Board of Guar- dianson Saturday, the Chairman, G. T. Clark, Esq., read some correspondence which had taken place be- tween him and the Roman Catholic priest, Father Bruton, with respect to the refusal of the master of the workhouse to allow mass to be celebrated in the workhouse on Christmas morning. It appeared that Father Bruton went to the Union on Monday morning and said he wanted to celebrate mass on Christmas morning. The master told him he could not. The priest said he must. The master replied that there was no must about it the celebration of mass oa Christmas day would seriously interfere with the dis- cipline of the house, as the hall was required to be go ready for the Christmas dinner for the paupers, and he would not be allowed to celebrate mass on Christmas morning. The master told him the paupers would have plenty of amusement in the Union that day without the performance of mass." The priest then wrote to the Chairman, who informed him that on all matters on which there were no specific orders the master exercised his own discretion, and he (the Chairman) could not compel him to admit the priest to celebrate mass on Christmas day, but he promised to bring the matter before the Board. The Board supported the action of the master unanimously, and said the Catholics had no reason to complain, because they were placed on a footing of absolute equality with all the other religious denominations in the house. No Protestant minister claimed the right to have religious service in the dining-hall on Christmas day, and no priest had ever requested it before and now Father Bruton, instead of making application to the Board, went as though he had merely to go and take possession of the chapel. TYPHus.-De(tth of Dr. Allday. -We regret to an- nounce that Dr. Allday, for many years one of the chief medical practitioners of this town, has been carried off by typhus. The deceased gentleman had charge of a dis- trict in Dowlais, asinedical officer for the union, and in his district typhus raged fearfully. About a month ago, whilst attending his patients under the dreadful ma- lady, he was attacked himself, and a day or two after- wards took to his bed. Ever since then his condition was such as to cause the greatest anxiety amongst his friends, and daily bulletins were placed at the door to satisfy the numerous inquiries. The crisis was passed successfully, but the ravages of the disease had been so great, and had left his constitution in such a pros- trate condition, that little hope was held out, and on Monday morning, about six o'clock, the unfortunate gentleman died, leaving a young widow and an infant daughter. No man in the town was held in liighei esteem than Dr. Allday, especially amongst the work ing people, to whom he was always most kind bu by everybody his death will be regarded as anothe noble sacrifice to the fearless discharge of a perilou duty, and by all in Merthyr and Dowlais the sacrific will be deeply incurned.

CARDIFF. SUDDEN DEATH.—A married woman, named Eliz Ford, living in Frederica-street, became suddenly ill on Monday evening, and died before assistance couh be obtained. CHARGE OF CONCEALMENT OF BIRTH. —Martha Johi; tne young woman who was suspected of having cause! I xne ae,atll ot her illegitimate child, at Canton, on tie 10th instant, by placing a cord tightly round is neck, was brought before the Llandaff magistrates 4, Monday, charged with having concealed the birth )f her child. Dr. Pearce repeated the evidence he ga-e before the coroner at the inquest held on the bodyof the child, and said that in his opinion the decead died from the effects of protracted labour. It hd evidently breathed from the state of the lungs. Otier witnesses were called, who also repeated the stte- ments they made at the inquest. The prisoner, -lho appeared to be in a very weak state of health, vas then committed for trial at the next assize, bail bing accepted for her appearance. ° CHRISTMAS HOLIDA YS. -The poor at the workhiuse and Refuge were regaled as usual on Christmasday with roast beef, plum pudding, vegetables, beer, fee., in the dining hall, tvhich was beautifully decocted for the oooasion. The number of men and wtnen who sat down to dinner was 284, and 116 children, and they all appeared to enjoy themselves thoroighly. The old people were supplied with tea and Sit/ar. The children at the Ely schools were also regard in a similar manner. In flic morning they atfeuded divine service at Llandaff Cathedral, and on thfr re- turn sat down to an excellent dinner. The nimber of children present was (jl. In the evening they were supplied with tea and cake, and also'onnges, &c., the latter having been sent by the diferent tradesmen of the town. "Various amusements were also supplied for the occasion. DEATH AT THE GOAL.-An inquest was fcld at Cardiff goal, on Saturday, on the body of Jennis Raredon, a young man about 21 years of ago who died on Wednesday at the soal. The deceasd had been engaged in a scuffle with a police-constible at Rhymney, and was committed on Monday wek for an assault on the constable or two months. It was alleged that Raredon had ajso been severely beaten by the constable, and his deith was the result of the injuries he received. Apos" mortem examin.tion of the body was ordered by the coroner, but th: result of the examination showed that death resulbd from disease of the heart, and a verdict to that efect was returned. It is in contemplation to extend the Ccwbridge Railway to Llantwit Major, on the sea-'oast of Glamorganshire. The principal landowner are in favour of the extension, and there is a fair pobability that the necessary capital will be forthcoming to carry out the works.

PONTYPRIDD. SUICIDE OF A YoJNG WOMAN BY DROWNTNG.—On Monday evening th( body of a young wontn named Mary Jones, about eghteen years of age, ttedaughter of a beer-house lceeptr, was found dead in the river Taff. It appeared tiat she was last seen b a young girl on Saturday night, standing on the ptrapet of a bridge crossing the river near her home, ind seeing herself observed by the little girl, she caled to her, and desired her to go home. She was mi.'sing until Monday evening, wjien she was picked up )y a fisher- man. The flooll in the river was very ugh at the time, and she must have bjen carried ouf to sea had not her hair caught in the branches of tree. No cause is assigned.

BLACKWOOD. Titeculhers of the Libanus colliery, 40 in number, partook of an excellent dinner on Saturday last, given to then by the Messrs. Prothero, the owners of the collhrf. The dinner was provided by Mr. Richard Tre;scre, of the Parrot Inn, who proved himself an excdlmt caterer. After the cloth had been removed Servant Major Morris, of this place, was called to thechair, and Mr. Daniel Jenkins, to the vice. The usal loyal and patriotic toasts having been given by th, chairman, and responded to by the company, Mr. Jan Jenkins, in a neat speech, gave the health of the Mssrs. Prothero, which was drank with acclama- tio. Then followed, in rotation, the healths of Ean Jenkins, Esq., John Cole, Esq., Newport; and JD. James, Esq., surgeon of the colliery, also the hct and hostess, which where all drank with usual haours. Mr. John Wakefield, of Sirhowy, and a few oiers favoured the company with some melodies, aeompanied on the harp by Mr. Thomas Thomas, Vto played with his usual good taste. Votes of tanks were given at the close to the chairman and V;e-chairman. ————

CHEPSTOW. CHRISTMAS AT THE Wop.KnousE. -In accordance vth the usual custom the children and other inmates a the workhouse were regaled with a substantial cnner of good old English fare, consisting of beef and lum pudding. CHRISTMAS SALUTATIONS.—At the Police Court on londay, before Mr. W. Æ. Seys and Mr. Henry lay, jun., two brothers named Charles and William iryant, were brought up under a warrant charged vith greviously assaulting Mr. William Yells, farmer, >f Shirenewton, on Christmas Eve. The facts of the ;ase appear to be that the defendant Charles Bryant jelonged to Shirenewton brass band, and went on the evening in question with the other bandsmen to wfsh the complainant "A Merry Christmas," and -ipon the latter seeing the defendant William Bryant, be ordered the band off, as his children were asleep, and he did not wish them disturbed. William Bry- ant incited the band to play on, whereupon the com- plainant kicked the drum with his foot, but without damage took hold of the defendant William put him out of the court into the road, for which he was followed by the other brother, who met with the same fate at the hands of complainant. The latter turned towards his house, and was almost immedi- ately attacked by defendants, who gave him a black eye, and a desperate struggle ensued, defendant getting his right hand severely lacerated as with a knife, and several bruises. No witness could prove that a knife had been used.—The defence was that complainant first kicked the drum and then turned on the two defendants. The other bandsmen were not charged with assault. —Mr. Seys said it was the worst case of the kind that had ever come under his notice. It was a matter for regret that men should go to a peaceable man's house in a state of intoxi- cation to pay him respect, and when asked to desist to put him at defiance, and worse than all to abuse him in the manner they had.—The prisoners had rendered themselves liable to a fine of X5, or two months' imprisonment, but the nature of the case called for no leniency, and he should sentence each of them to six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour.

-="R18/Ï r A YANKEE YJKW OF THE BRISTOL I ELECTION. The New York Times' "own correspondent^xnN! this country, being in the West of England av the time, went to Bristol to see the election. He writes to his journal:—"Monday morning (November 17. at eight o'clock, the rising sun struggling with a No vember fog, 1 went past the Exchange, and found its whole front occupied about ten deep with Tory roughs. each with a blue card on his cap, in high good humour at being first on the ground, and ready to rush into the central court, where the nominations were to bo made as soon as the great doors were thrown open. An impatient street full of annoyed Radicals was be- hind them and the prospect of getting in or out with a whole coat was not encouraging. Examining the position, I judged it might be flanked, and soon dis- covered a narrow side-passage, and by paying a shilling I was allowed to go upon the roof overlooking the hustuigs, a high staging of boards built up on one side of the court, full of committee men, officials, re- porters, candidates, and their friends, The clock struck nine the doors were opened, and there rushed in a yelling, howling mob of 8,000 or 10,000 roughs so very rough that it was a perfect marvel where they could have come from. Three times as many blocked up the street outside. Then commenced one of those extraordinary displays of popular sovereignty, majesty of the people, British Constitution, and so on which no other country can boast of. The Sheriff of the county read the proclamation and the writ. He might as well have given them a passage out of Robinson Crusoe. Gentlemen nominated candidates and seconded them. They might have been making bets on the next Derby. Reporters stood up heroically note-book in hand, leaning round the pillars, and the speakers shouted into their ears, and they guessed what was said or intended. Not one single word was heard one yard from the mouth of the speaker. It was all one deafening confusion of roar, howl, screech, yell, catcalls, dog-whistles, and every conceivable sound inside, mingled with rotten oranges, raw pota- toes, which hit several of the speakers, and other missiles. Mr. Morley spoke, or was supposed to be speaking, behind a brown umbrella, held up to shield him from the heavy fire. Mr. Miles stood up and risked the shots, but was no more heard than Morley. The Sheriff called for a show of han(is -or was sup- posed to do so-for the time had come for that cere- mony, and the Blues held up their hands with the Blue Committee, and the Reds with the Red Com- mittee. As the Reds had the most roughs within the enclosure, in spite of the Blues getting the start of them, it was decided that the show of hands was for the Liberals, and a poll was demanded for the Tory candidate. This wonderful proceeding lasted half an hour. It could have been spent with more advantage in the roar of Niagara. It was of no more use than if each man had yelped, groaned, hissed, or hurrahed in his own private domicile—but as they did this sort of thing in the days of the Tudors, and, for ought I know, in the days of the Druids, they will have to keep doing so. An advertisement in the newspapers would have answered every purpose, but even that was needless. Eeverybody knew there would be an election on Tuesday. Why, then, get together for a general yell, a big row, a pelting of the candidates and each other on Monday ? Yet this stupid, farcical, red-tape ceremony, useless, expensive, and dangerous as it was, had to be carried out all over the country. Last April rotten eggs were even thrown at the ladies On the roof of the Exchange, and there was a fearful row up there, and cries of 'throw them over.' On Monday, when the High Sheriff was roaring the few words lie tried to say into the ears of a reporter, he said, You are called together for the purpose of pro- posing two fit and discreet citizens to represent you in Parliament. I earnestly beg you to hear every candi- date, and I charge, entreat, and urge you to act' The reporter thinks he was going to say like intelli- gent Englishmen,' but at this instant a rotten orange prevented the completion of the sentence. It was of no consequence. The infernal uproar had not one instant of cessation. On Tuesday morning the election began at nine o'clock. Polling-booths were prepared in various dis- tricts, as in America, though not so numerous or so well distributed. The roughs on both sides gathered early. It struck me that the Banker Miles's boys, though a rough-looking lot enough, cared more for money than mischief. The trades' unions and the Irish were on the Liberal side, and they were in ear- nest, and ready to break the peace, and heads, and windows. By noon on Tuesday there was scarcely a whole pane of glass in a Tory committee-room in Bris- tol. Gangs of Red Radical roughs—harder customers I never saw—bludgeons in their hands, stones in their pockets, 100 or 1,000 strong, went through the streets, and woe to the shop or tavern with a Tory hanubill upon it, or to a man with the Tory colours. They smashed a tavern, drank up the liquor, and then went on to smash another. Tory colours disappeared from the streets-Tory voters dared no longer go to the polls. There was a perfect reign of terror throughout whole districts. The Radicals say there was provoca- tion given. Somebody threw a stone at Mr. Morley. That is likely enough but nobody knows who threw it. Most of the tradesmen kept up their shutters. The surgeons at the General Hospital and Infirmary were actively employed in attending to the severely wounded, who were brought in by scores. Of course there were hundreds of more black eyes and bloody noses. The Tories were driven from the field. Mr. Miles had over 6,000 votes at four o'clock. Berkeley and Morley had over 8,000. 1 judge that the 800 Irish votes gave the majority, counting the Tories they hindered from coming to the polls; and, after all, this victory of physical force is as good as any, and it is what, in the last resort, decides all contests."

MR. BRIGHT AT COURT.-lt was rumoured at one time that there was such a feeling of personal dislike to Mr. Bright in the most exalted quarters that it was most unlikely his ambition would ever be grati- fied by a seat in any Administration. Since his accession to office, certain Radical prints have pictured the Quaker agitator in quite another light. Her Majesty is represented as expressing the highest satisfaction at the prospect of a closer acquaintance with Mr. Bright; whilst he himself is described as, in an interview with the Princess Royal, playing the courtier to admiration. We cannot lay our hand for the moment on the penny-a-liner's report of the inter- view, but the following paraphrase of the Free Lance, a smart periodical, published in Manchester, dilfers very little from the original :—"Mr. Bright was now shown into the' boudoir of the Princess Royal of England, who ran to meet him extending both hands 'Oh! Mr. Bright, I'm so very, very glad to make your acquaintance,' she said. 1 have positively read all your speeches (aside-oh, what a dreadful fib !J and I must compliment you on the kind way in which you always speak of my dear mamma.' Really, your Royal Highness—no, I mean friend- really friend, thou art a nice young person. Dost thou know that a great man once said that wherever your Royal—no, wherever thou wentest thou shed- dest a ray of sunshine on thy path ?' No really now Mr. Bright,' laughed the Princess, what a pretty little speech. I do like you so much. We shall make a courtier of you at last, depend upon it.' 'No, oh no, your Royal Highness—friend, I mean,' rejoined the new Minister, quite at his ease. I shall never be a courtier, never. But 1 do like the sensation. I do, indeed. May I kiss thy hand?' Oh, Mr. Bright I-well, if you wish it '-and he did, positively, the Crown Prince of Prussia saw him do it, and he means to do it again, and he don't care who knows it." In his very clever, but very disingenuous, speech, on the occasion of his re-election on Monday, Mr. Bright, after alleging that Mr. Gladstone was called to office by doubtless, the willing voice of the Queen," observed, that "he had reason to know" that the proposition that he (Mr. Bright) should join in the Government had the "cordial and gracious acquiescence of Her Majesty the Queen," a peculiar example of good taste, remarks a contemporary, on the part of the statesman who coined the phrase about" taking shelter behind the Throne." Whether Mr. Bright's accession to cffice has or "as not the cordial and gracious acquiescence of the Queen, it has that of some of Her Majesty's most deadly enemies. The Dublin Ration in a recent leading article, óays of Mr. Bri,-ht-" We may venture to congratulate our readers on the advent of a Cabinet Minister who has proved that he knows how to love and promote the interests of his own country and whose doctrine in relation to ours is, that she will never enjoy the tran- quillity or contentment he would wish to see until the land is to a considerable extent transferred from foriegn or alien or absentee Protestant proprietors into the hands of the Catholic resident population of this country.' CURE OF VIOLENT COUGH AND INFLAMMATION OF THE CHEST BY DR. LOC«CK'S WAFERS. Nov. 23, 1868.-Elizabeth Humphries, Coombe-street, was a great sufferer from violent cough and inflammation of the chest, great weakness, and cough particularly dis- tressing at nights. She found immediate relief from the wafers.—(Signed), G. L. NAPIER, Chemist, South- street, Exeter.-Dr. Locock's Wafers give instant relief, and a rapid cure of asthma, consumption, coughs, colds, and all disorders of the breath and lungs. All throat affections are immediately relieved by allowing one occasionally to dissolve in the mouth. To singers and public speakers they are invaluable for clearing and strengthening the voice, and have a pleasant taste. Price Is. I and 2s. 9d. per box. Sold by aU druggists. [13,272—1-4 l

:t' -=- WiiSCKS ON TH.B NO a L'H DEVON COAST, •- z—" w v yr "oped dtxriu|y ths whole of Snnda? night and Mordsy on the North we von coast. On Sunday night the gale wasaocom* with thunder and vivid lightning, with heavy- ^r-'i hail. On Monday thero wera fearful gusts, i" shifting from north west to north. Two tv, iee "Prere struggling in Bideford Bay dur* J? Monday, but notwithstanding the w™- i ta ^vere both driven ashore. The <3 eoPRrc1' London, laden with guano from Soinberraro one of the "V.i- esf India Islands, went ashore r,ear the baths of the Westward Hotel, The cre- eliiig to the ripi^ for a lori, tlm, but gradn- ;y .1Je vesERi Was drove in close to tL Pebble Rango over WJUCU the sea was breaking srranulj. The coast guard with the rockets sent a line over the snip, and one of the coastgnardsman named Johns attempted to go on board. He, however, was knocked out of the suspenaed basket by the waves, and was drowned. 0 crew afterwards were brought ashore and were cared for at the baths. The other barque was an Austrian, the Pace da Feume, Gldoroa Turwick, master, from Glasgow, bound to Venice with coals' having an English pilot on board. She came on shore at the back of the Burrows. Two lifeboats went to her assistance. The Apple lore lifeboat, by the gallant exertiens of her crew, brought off nine of the crew in a most exhausted state. The crew then made a second attempt, but owing to the heavy sea the life- boat became disabled and capsize-1, fortunately the crew were saved. Three of the eiaht poor iellows remaining in the vessel were drowned. The five were still in the rigging when the telegraph office closed for the night, and it was feared that both ves- sels would go to pieces before the morning. The Braunton lifeboat could not get near to the Austrian ship, ti.e head sea and wind being too strong for her.

Sir John Ramsden, Bart., M.P., and Lady Gwen- k lin Ramsden arrived in town on Monday evening from Byram Hail. On Monday night, Lord Ardmillan presided at the nnual meeting of the GlasgowYoung Men's Christian Association, and delivered an address setting forth --l;> uiencii societies. r According to a story now going about, Miss Minnie aauck was once the chief performer in a scene now lopular on the Loudon sta>re. Weare told that a certain M. Jeromo fell among Indian thieves in the Far West, and was hid across a railway track, where "e M discovered by Miss Hauck, and rescued just us a locomotive came thunlerin g u,Ift?sictl World. The UamDriage local examinations or giris mate a id progress. Six new local centres have now been a ided to the former ten, and the number of candi- ates, which was last year 232, is this year 401, con- sisting of 160 seniors and 241 juniors. It has bep,. remarked that the proportion of seniors to j unit's is much greater among girls than among bov5 being two to three in the case of girls, and leso nan three to sixteen in that of boys. In London 'tie number of candidates has increased from 62 to 166. DR. PUSEY ox THE ST. AI^AN's DECISION.—Dr. Pusey writes a letter to tt-rf Times in which he com- plains that the Judicial Committee in their judgment in the Mackonochic case have not interpreted the rubric as to knepling at the Holy Commuhion gram- matically. Comparing the last with former judg- ments, where matters of doctrine were involved, Dr. Pusey ihinks there is good ground for the world" to peense the highest court of appeal of "playingfast ,-i id loose" loose," whenever it is the question of a lowii gany matter of faith to be disbelievod "fast," whet it is the question of not allowing anything to e believed which the popular prejudice disbelieves. "If the union of Church and State," the doctor s4lda. ''involves this ultimate laxity and more tha" rigid- ueisiu the construction of our formularies, involving tue denial of true doctrine and the prohibition of iractice which represents doctrine, it certainly will ne the earnest desire and prayer of Churchmen that t "e precedent now being set to the Irish Establish- ment may be speedily followed as to the English." APPREHENSION OF TUGILISTS.—At the Bow street Police court, on Tuesday, John Lawrence, a brick-' layer, and Jamas Kelley, a labourer, two formidable looking men, were placed at the bar before Mr. V'lowors, a warrant granted by Sir Thomas Henry, charging them with having intentions of breaking tin- peace by fighting a battle with one another. Inspector Brannan deposed that on the previous after- noon he went to a public-house in the Liverpool road, where he found the prisoner Lawrence. Witness stated the charge to the prisoner, who replied, I ;uite expected to be taken into custody; in fact a man laid a wager that I should be apprehended be- fore the morning." He was conveyed to the police station. Inspector Brannan went to the public-house .■iu'ain in the evening, where he saw Kelly. Witness said lie believed he was going to fight a pitched battle -,vith Lawroi;ce. Kelly replied, "It's quite correct, only I did not expect you just yet. I thought I should be got away by the time you arrived." He was brought to the station—Mr. Flowers What is the amount of the stakes?—Inspector Brannan; £ 10 a side, your Worship.—At the station house, when the prisoners met, they burst out laughing, each appear- ing perfectly satisfied that the other was apprehended. i uoy touk it all in good part, and apparently enjoyed the idea immeEsely.-Mr. Flowers remarked that the legal authorities were strongly determined to suppress p.i^ilism, and he must order the prisoners to enter separately into their own recognisances in the sum of 1!40, and find two sureties ia-;CLIO each.—The pri- soners said they were working men and did not think they could find sureties.—Mr. Flowers said that their packers would. They had provided the money for the fight, and, in fact, were perhaps the most to blame. EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE OF ROBBERY.—At the Wi rsi.ip street Police-court on Monday, Henrv Tlios. tloiioway, auctioneer and house agent, formerly ocon- pying offices in High Holborn, was charged with hav- ing stolen, on the 10th instant, a gold watch and chain, some memoranda, a pipe, and other things, from the person of Mr. J. Liiley, Maida villas, Cass- iand road, South Hackney. Tne circumstances nar- rated by the prosecutor were of a very singular cha- racter. Prosecutor had certain business transactions with the prisoner, which first led to their acquaintance. On the 10th they met, and, after doing some business, went to the Gray's Inn Tavern. There they had some drink, and prosecutor spent four or five pounds while standing at the bar. Amongst other articles, he bought 100 cigars and a meerschaum pipe. Then he ordered some supner, and he was invited into the "snuggery" to enjoy it. At that time, the privet and two or three young men were in the room with him. He treated them to champagne, but hof manr bottles prosecutor did not remember. Lwe in U, evening he became insensible, and rc,covired oo.v. sciousness when in a cab. He then migpd-t his we-ch and chain, and, on arriving at home, fiSQ discovered that he had lost his memorar.dum-t-juk, which oon tained his address cards and the -'Pe- A constable got into the cab and acoompan;8 him homo. The prisoner paid many visits to ^osecutor afterwards, out he did not give him iut* custedy until Saturday last, after he had been threatened wifti legal proceed- ings for libel. Prisoner had furnished prosecutor with the names of the three who had supper with him the night he was robbed,Two witnesses, the landlord and a waiter from thi inn, were called, and from their testimony it was Zifcar that the proescutc4 had his watch when he left with the prisoner and tb. others in a cab. The 1st dlord saw prisoner holding prosecutor's coat, while one of the others—a man named Dnxford-liod prisoner's pocket-book inhia hand.—Some of the address cards were found at prisor.er's ofSce. and the lost ripe was found on pri- soner beinK KtjMvheJ. The case was not conduced, cat an adjournment was asked for by the proaftiitm. —PiisQOdr ntJi adioitted.ta bail.