... FRANCE. I PARIS, SATURDAY, APRIL 28.—An Imperial Decree, published in the Moniteur of this morning, postpones the opening of the International Exhibition from the 1st to the 15th of May, General Bizot, of the Engineers, who was severely wounded before Sebastopol, has been appointed to the rank of General of Division. The Patrie publishes a message from Vienna, stating that the Austrian ...

... ACCORDING to the Parliamentary Return for 1854, printed by order of the House of Commons, of 17th Feb., 1855, the Newspaper of largest circulation in the South Wales District, is THE MONMOUTHSHIRE MERLIN. The advance of its issue in the last year, over that of 1853, was 12,425, and its circulation now averages more than Two Thousand One Hundred per week 1854. Wkly. Average Monmouthshire Merlin ...

... BRYNMAWR. ACCIDENT.—On Monday morning last, George Box, a eollier at the Havod pit, was very nearly being killed by a heavy '-fall coming down upon him, which struck him on the lower part of his body and although severely injured, he is likely to recover from its effects. Another collier was •everely burnt in the face, at the same pit, on the Saturday previous. HENGLER'S CIRCUS.—This circus ...

... MERTHYR. SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.—On Saturday evening Lii course of these concerts was ,mPerance Hall, the performance being sus- norchestra of the Merthyr Musical Union, 8 li ° u brass band. The latter played in their y ar)t style, varied by two solos on the trombone, Ton! 'ri,VC ?reat satisfaction. The Artillerymen's song, lii6 under of our Guns, sung by Mr. Hopkins, was loud y encored, ...

... GARDEN OPERATIONS, &c. (From the Gardener's Chronicle.) THE PLANT DEPARTMENT. CONSERVATORY, ETC.—While cold drying winds andbrigh) sunshine prevail, considerable attention will be necessary to maintain a moist healthy atmosphere in this house, and no effort necessary to secure this should be spared for it is folly to expect flowers to last in a dry hot atmosphere. A thin shade will of course ...

... EDITORIAL CONFIDENCE. [TO THE EDITOR.] SIR,—Unwary persons are liable to be duped, as the result of a misplaced confidence; and that liability is greatly increased when the individual in whom such confidence is reposed sets up more than a common claim to honour and fair dealing. However lamentable this may be under ordinary circumstances, it matters but little, so far as the parties ...

... POLICE OFFICE.—WEDNESDAY, Before J. C. Fowler and William Thomas, Esqrs. Mr. William Thomas, landlord of the Glyn Taff Inn, Troedyrhiew, was charged by the police with drawing beer at illegal hours, on Sunday week.-The case being called ofl, the officer stated that on the day mentioned, he visited the defendant's house, and found people there drinking.— Jlr. Thomas stated that the gentlemen ...

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... LATEST INTELLIGENCE. CONSTANTINOPLE APRIL 19. Intelligence from the Crimea of the 17th states that posi- tions had been occupied and maintained in tbe ccmetery, and the works advanced towards the Malakoff Tower. Admiral Bruat has recalled to the Crimea the last ships that remailled at Constantinople. General Bizot is dead of his wounds. Five English regiments are expected from Egypt. APRIL 26 ...

... NEWPORT TOWN HALL.— MONDAY. Present—Samuel Homfray, Esq., mayor, George Gething, Esq., and William Evans, Esq. HEREFORD WOMEN ROBBING LODGINGS. Harriet and Mary Bethell were charged with stealing two sheets, a quilt, and a blanket, the property of Mrs. Keziah Gingell, their landlady. The prisoners went to lodge with Mrs. Gingell five weeks ago.—They said they were soldiers' wives; and the only ...

... TOURISTS.—Already, large numbers of tourists and visi- tors are observed wending their way from this town, to the jharming and picturesque scenes in ojir neighbourhood. It .s expected that the season will be a very gratifying ?ne in this respect, to the hotel-keepers and tradesmen in )f the place. THE APPROACHING HORTICULTURAL FETE.-Prepara- tions, on an extensive scale, are being made, it is ...

... HOUSE OF COMMONS—THURSDAY. INTELLIGENCE FROM THE EAST. Mr. LAYARD said he had been given to understand that the electric telegraph had been opened from Balaklava to- day or yesterday, and he wished to ask the noble Viscount j*tthe head of the Government whether any information had been received from the seat of war; and, if so, whether he had any objection to state to the house the nature of ...