... The Revenue returns have just been published; they present the following results:—The Customs shows a de- crease in the quarter of nealy half-a-million and in the whole year, of near two millions and a half. The Excise shows a similar deficiency of about £300,000., on the year. and about f 340,000. on (he quarler. Against this may be set an increase of near £400,000. in the Stamps, and about £ ...

... THE MILITIA.—As some erroneous ideas are formed 00 this subject, it may be well to stale, that in the last session of par- liament an act was passed, suspending the provisions of that George HI., for the raising of the militia, until Octoter neat, with the provision, however, that her Majesty may order the adoption of any necessary proceedings, even during such suspen- sion. An order iu ...

... PONTYPOOL SAVINGS' BANK. LL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 20TH OF NOVEMBER, 1846. I THE TRUSTEES. CRS. CHARGE. E. s. d. DISCHARGE. E. s. d. le on 20th Nov. 1845, including By sums actually paid to Depositors in money, )er last return, 12,147 0 3 including interest, within the year ending 20th red of Depositors within the year November, 1846 2,169 11 9 4,397 3 7 By sums actually paid ...

... The returns of the leading railways for the second half-year 1846, gives the following comparisons and rt-sufts. In round numbers:—London and North Western. 350 miles, with a capita) orcostofjg)3.UCU,000. ^ross receipts, above £ 1,000,000; dividing to shareholders, £ 543.9-9 paid £ 21,425 for local lates and taxes, and £ 24,.i82 for the government duty of five per cent. on passengers, besides ...

... SMITHFIELD CLUB CAITLB SHOW. We last night, says the Evening Chronicle, of Wednesday, had ihe pleasuie, or at all events, the honour of inspecting the mUliter of quadruped Daniel Ltmbevts aanually assembled bv lheSrnilhfield Cattle Club, at the Hor-e Kaziar,i;i Baker-street As fisual, obesity was the grand featuie, one which (lilerally. ini the case of the pigs), swallowed up all theothe. The ...

... SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. N EWPO RT. Arrivals and Sailings for the week ending May 13,181G. ARRIVE^.— Ellen, Poller, Guernsey; Johannes, Ganels, Jersey Cardiff Packet, Bunt, Rouen Marie Sedonie, Cloatre, Bresl; Concordia, Coster, Jersey; Magdaline, Venie, Brest; Ida, Bartman, Nantes; Union, Wilkinson, Rouen, ballast. Florida, Lewis, Cork, pigs. Robert, Jones. Cardiff, sundries. Bee, Rymer, ...

... A ROYAL PRESENT. It is reported in the public papers that her most gracious Majesty, intensely sympathising with the gallant 23id Regiment (or Welsh Fusiliers) on beir recent loss, by death, of the venerable and heroic goat who for so many years headed proudly the martial Cambrians in the field, has, with her characteristic kindness and benevolence of heart, presented, the brave fellows with a ...

... A serious affray, attended by loss of lifp, took place a Bird IMlon Saturday nt, in consequence of opposition given by a person named Maunsell to the Sheriff of the county,(T)pperary), who came with a large party of police to deliver possession (under a writ of habere) of a farm from which Maunsell had been ejected for non-payment of rent. Doctor Twiss amended in his capacity as agent, and ...

... CLOTHES.—A very ingenious method of curtailing the labour of making clothes, called pasting, has lutely been invented, which, in reference to ordinary labour, has rtduced the timtl of making a roat by ten hours. A NEW KIND OF IVIAY FESTIVAL.—Intersected as our land is wi'h ralwaYI-covered as our seas are with steamers—we should wish to see our May festival become a grand and instructive pil- ...

... ARAB PnovERBs.- When you are the anvil, have patience; when you are the hammer, strike straight and well. He who cannot take a hint will not comprehend a long explanation. The mother of the murdered man may sleep but the mother of the murderer cannot. 1 like the head of a dog better than the tail of a lion. Take counsel of one greater, and of one less than yourself; and afterwards form your ...

... T. W. Hill, Esq.. has resigned the office of Stipendiary Ma- gistrate for the Merthyr District, having been appointed Judge of the Court of Requests at Manchester. It is generally be- lieved that John Wilson, Esq.. of the South Wales Circuit, and Recorder of Carmathen, will be his successor. The Morning Post gives the following rumour:—Colonel Wood, member for Brecon, is to be rewarded with a ...

... LLANDRINDOD WELLS, BRECONSHIRE.—There is a nu- merous and fashionable party stopping at this Spa; where no- thing can exceed the salubrity of the waters, except the fasci- nations of the social circle, and the skill and judgment of the whist and chess players. CONFLAGRATION AT SOHAM,-The Cambridge Chronicle gives a deplorable narrative, under the head of a fire, which occurred on Friday ...