... NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the Town Council took place on Tuesday last, when there were present the Mayor (in tlte chair), Messrs. S. Homfray, Latch, Burton, Lyne, J. Davies, J. Lewis, Sheppard, G. W. Jones, T. F. Lewis, j Hynrtman, Hsrrhy, Graham, Moore, Morgan and Knapp. j The Sujierintendent read the police report, and asked to he allowed to divide the sum of two guineas ...

... TO THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT BUR- GESSES OF THE SOUTH TVARD. GENTLEMEN,—The period for which you elected X me as one of your representatives in the Coun- cil Chamber of this Borough, will expire on the first of November next. I have recorded as the best test of my fitness to serve yon in municipal matters. Those votes will show that I have been on all occasions the unflinching advocate of ...

... Ireland A LANDED ESTATE WON FROM THE SEA.— Extensive improvements have been recently effected in the neighbourhood of Sharon, in Donegal, by Mr. William M'Cormick, the railway contractor. From the Inch the sea has been driven out, and a plain of the richest land, at present loaded with a luxuriant crop, now spreads itself over the former bed of the waters. Upwards of 6,000 acres have thus been ...

... Printed by the Proprietors, DAVID DUNCAN and WiLe LIAM WARD, of Edward-street, Crockherbtown, in th Parish of St. John, in the Borough of Cardiff, in th County of Glamorgan, and Published by them at thei General Printing Offices, 17, St. Mary-street, in the Parish and County afoiesaid. Publishing Agent in Newport, Mr CORNER, Stationer, Commercial-street. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2. 1,858, ...

... CASTLETOWN. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.—A shocking accident likely to terminate fatally, occurred on the turnpike-road near Castletown, on Monday last. A waggon was passing along the road with a boy aged about ten years, the son of a labourer named Spooner residing at Michaelstone- Vedw, who was riding on the shafts, when the axle-tree of the fore wheel broke and the body of the waggon fell to the ...

... Scttm U (Mot. [In this department the Editor wishes to give free scope to tha expression 0f opinion. Certain conditions are requisite, jjrevity avoid personalities; the name of the writer must ThSCp!i-n0' ptOKssarily for piiblieatimi, but as a guarantee. e, aitor is not responsible for the opinions of corres- ponaents. ] THE LATE TAMPERING WITH VOTING PAPERS. SIR,- Certain parties are ...

... CAERPHILLY. PETTY SESSIONS, SEPT. 28. Beforc the Rev. G. Thomas; E. Williams, and C. K Tynte. Esqrs.—Jonah Jones, of Lanvedw, was charged with being the father of an illegitimate child. He was defended by Mr. John Bird, of Cardiff. Two witnesses gave straightforward evidence in support of the complainant's case, and Jones was ordered to pay 5s. per week for five weeks, and 2, per week ...

... THE DEFALCATIONS AT WEEDON. On Thursday, Mr. Henry Brace, saddler, of Walsall, was the first witness examined. In answer to questions put to him by Mt. Selfe, be said: I am in an extensive way of business at Walsall. I have furnished govern- ment stores for some years. My business has increased since the trade was thrown open. Under the old system I only supplied two regiments. The prices are ...

... TO THE BURGESSES OF THE NORTH WARD. Gi ENTLEMEN,—I have hitherto abstained from T taking any active part in the management of the affairs of this important town, but yielding to the pressing solicitation of many whose good opinion I highly value, I have at length consented to place my services at your disposal. I beg to assure you that the many grave and im- portant questions which must ...

... jtobittcial. SCENE IN A CHURCH.—On Sunday last a re- markable scene occurred in the parochial church of Riving- ton. During the sermon the clergyman was annoyed by the conversation of two of his congregation, a man and his wife; and, having noticed it before, the reverend gentleman stopped, and addressing them said, I will thank you to cease talking in that pew. The effect of this rebuke was ...

... personal. ROBERT FtTLTON. Among a thousand indi- viduals you might readily point out Robert Fulton. He was conspicuous for his gentlemanly bearing and freedom fromembarasamont; for his extreme activity; his height —somewhat over six feet; his slender yet energetic form, and well-accommodated dress; for his full and curly dark brown hair, carelessly scattered over his forehead, and falljpg ...

... SUPERIOR SALUBRITY OF ENGLAND.—The Re- gistrar-General, in his last report on births, deaths, and marriages, says, that it is no IV well-established by exten- sive observation, that England is the healthiest country in Europe. France stands next to England in salubrity. In the continental cities the annual rate of mortality is seldom jess than 30 in 1,000; and frequently as high as 40. In ...