... MR. SPURGEON AT THE SURREY GARDENS.— On Sunday morning last, notwithstanding the crowded state of the trains for the various places of Whitsuntide-enjoyment, about eleven thousand persons were attracted to hear the Rev. C. Spur- geon, leaving some hundreds outside the gardens who could not be admitted. Among the visitors were the Duchess of Sutherland, Lady Truro, Lady Peel, Lord and Lady ...

... The Editor does not hold himself respoii-iible flr the sentiments expressed by his correspondents* A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE AD- RESSED TO THfc IRISH WORKING CLASSES: No. II. SIR,-A people similiarly circumstanced as our forefathers were,—their best feelings extinguished by oppression and insult, and their worst pas- sions incited by tyranny and persecution, could not possibly maintain the high ...

... IRON.—For nearly all descriptions of English f the market is considered to be weak, and rumours state that much lower rates have been accepted. TREDEGAR A Row.—'It is pitiable to observe that some misunderstanding has arisen in this district, between the Welsh and Irish workpeople.- it would seem to have first commenced in Dukes- town on Monday, where a general fight origi- nated, in which the ...

... LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Row A LANDLORD WAS DONE.—A few weeks ago there entered into the commercial room of op-e of the head hotels in this town, a well dressed individual who did not stand in the approved attitude before the fire-place, because there was no nre but in other respects conducted himself as commercial gentlemen are wont to do exa- mined the bill of fare, and his own bills; blowed up ...

... REFUSING DAINK ON SUNDAY.—We observe that the passengers of the Emperor having been refused drink at the Ormidale Inn, Kyles of Bute, last Sabbath, an action is to be raised against the innkeeper on the footing of a late de- cision by the Sheriff of Argyleshire. NEARLY three-fourths of the native population of New Zealand can read and write. Many of the chiefs, who formerly wer* the terror ...

... On Saturday, June 20tli, the wife of Mr. John Jones, ston. cutter, Glainorgin Ptn-et, Brynmawr, of her eleventh son, which with two daughters, makes the thirteenth child. Mother and offspring are doing- well. On Wednesday week, at tirhowy, the wife of Mr. Morgan, agent, of a son. MARRIAGE: June 13. at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Tredegar, by the Rev. S. Atkinson, Mr, Thomas Williams of ...

... Several communications received, are again unavoidably crowded out. Cdmmunications received, without the writers' names being tor- warded, cannot be inserted. Attention to this rule on the part of writers may save them trouble and expense. The following communication have been received, and will if possible appear in our next:— Cheap Railways for the Peo- prfi, by Progress', The Merthyr ...

... ROYAL IVORITES' EISTEDDFOD. 'I His annual literary gathering of the Loyal Order was held this year at Aber- dare, on Wednesday last. The members of the various lodges met at nine o'clock in the Market- place, and formed a procession to meet Henry Austin Bruce, Esq., M.P., who had come from London upon an invitation to preside on the oc- casion. Nearly 2000 :persons joined the proces- sion, ...

... [Continued from the Fourth Page.] A TRADE PROTECTION SOCIETY FOR MERTHYR. (To the Editor.) SIR,It appears that my letter of the 29th ult. fell like a bombshell amongst the astonished pedlars, and stirred them up to an unprecedented pitch of freazy. Groups of them, with angry faces, were to be seen in the streets discussing the matter. The Caledonian Society beat to arms Fosters, M'Do'ems, and ...

... WHITSUNTIDE. THERE have been, in the recollection of most of us, days when this word would rouse up many a thought—many a happy memory that long ago slept, lingered, died. We were then by the shore hearing the wind among the woodlands, and the surf playing idly on the beach—now the anchor has long been hoisted, sails arc set, audJ we arc far out at sea steering for the haven and the end. ...

... Mr. Hill sai he opposed the former scheme simply bee .us the terms were too high—not because he wa)pposcd to the water works, for indeed he wascry anxious for them. The membó generally urged Mr. Hill to ac- cept the prfOsitioTi of the last meeting, and that o-entleroi consented to act, adding that he would bauite satisfied with any amount of supply that satisfy Mr. Crawshay. The surv'Or's ...

... CORN EXCHANGE. MONDAY, JUNE 1.—Most of the country markets held on Saturdav were but moderately supplied with wheat, and the de- mand for all kinds ruled steady on higher terms. Barley moved off freely at very fuil'prices, and all other articles commanded extreme quotations. The continental markets have been firm for wheat on higherterms. Spring corns have sold at very full prices. Up to our ...