... THE USE OF IRON. To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin. SIR,-1 believe it is generally acknowledged that one man cannot exist independent of another, and the same maxim holds good in reference to the independence of nations they are forced to have recourse to each other, and thus all are compelled to exchange productions, and the diversity of com merce gives employment to the labouring man ...

... A BOLD TRAPPER.—M«ny stories are told of the feats, of thi strange adventures, and hair-breadih escapes of the free mounted trappers but it may be worth while to mention on which Richardson, a Kentucky man, well known to the servant of the company at one of the most astute and dare-devil trader, of the mountains, used to tell. It is his boast that he oeve- carries provisions with him, on the ...

... PONTYPOOL POLICE.—JUNE 3. Present-Rev. David Jones. Henry Gregory, James Carter, John James, James Parry, and Owen Kelly, were charged with assaulting and violently resisting Henry Roberts, a police-officer, in the execution of his The case was very clearly proved, and they were convicted as follows:— r, ■ Henry Gregory and James Carter, convicted in 40s., or two months' hard labour in the ...

... We have to report a very brisk demand for beef, at an advantf in the quotations obtained on Monday last of from 4d. to 6d D ...

... Recovery OF SMALL DEBTS. the Act was passed, abolishing imprison- for debt under £ 20., while we did not oppose ;t> we expressed an opinion that no efficient snbsti- lute was provided and that great encouragement g'ven to dishonesty. The Working of the Bill has justified our expecta- ions at)(j numerous complaints are being made ol he losses to which tradesmen are subjected in fact, hruughout ...

... Amongst the club-laws at this establishment is one of a very excellent character, that no member shall ask or require at the club the professional services of any brother member. For instance —to presume upon the professional talent of a physician, and ask his opinion for the sake of a gratuitous prescription, or viva voce advice, is declared contra bonus mores and the rules of the society. ...

... WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18. Mr. Sergeant Murphy, on the recommendation of Mr. O'Connell, withdrew his bills for amending the Common Law Process in Ireland. On the motion of Mr. T. Duncombe, the Arrestment of Wages (Scotland) Bill was read a second time. The Small Debts Bill was on the suggestion of the Speaker, rejected as informal, and notice was given by Mr. F. Kelly to move for leave to bring in a ...

... The day is done, and the darkness Falls from the wings of night, As a feather is wafted downward From an eagle in his flight. I see the lights of the village Gleam through the rain and the And a feeling of sadness comes o'er me, That my soul cannot resist; A feeling of sadness and longing, That is not akin to pain, And resembles sorrow only As the mist resembles the rain. Come, read to me some ...

... PARTING COMPLIMENT TO EMERSON I ENNENT. Mr. Emerson Tennent has ai length, we perceive, received his reward for his suppleness and time-serving qualifications he is appointed Secretary to the Ceylon Government, a very lucrative situation, and so far, of course, very acceptable to the lion, member for Belfast. The Banner of Ulster remarks upon his appointment in a singular style. It says that ...

... HOUSE OF COMMONS. WEDNESDAY, JUNK 4. There not being 40 members present at 4 o'clock, no House could be ntade. THURSDAY, JUNE 5. Mr. Labouchere called attsniion to the state of railway business before Parliament. There had been, he said, 243 bills laid be. fore railway committees, out of which only 103 had been disposed ol, leaving 140 still lingeiiog in the different groups. Many parties ...

... PONTYPOOL. It must be truly gratifying to the friends of reli- gion, as also to all true lovers of peace, law and order, to know that the church-rate recently made in this' parish, is in a fail- way to be brought to a speedy consummation The collector has already succeeded in placing in the hands of the authorities about three-fourths of the entire sum which the rate will pro- duce. The ...

... FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. We have received the Piris papers of Mondny, but their con- tents are not of importance. The abdication of Don Carlos is the object of comment in several of the Legitimist papers, which, whilst they admit that one of the great objects aimed at by the friends of the prince is an honourable compromise, deny that in their desire for union they have offered to ...