This Paper is circulated in tlie most expeditious Manner through the adjoining Counties of ENGLAND and WALES. Advertisements, not exceeding Ten Lines, inserted at Six Shilfinqs each WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1823 [ PRICE SEVENPENCE bp & irctton » GROWING CORN, At Colehurst, near Market Druyton, Salop. BY WRIGHT & SON, At the Phoenix Inn, in Drayton aforesaid, on Wednesday, 16th July, " ath o'Ciock in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions, and in the following-, or such other Lots as may be agreed upou at the Time of Sale : ONE- flALF ( or Soing- oflF Tenant's Share) of the underneath WHEAT ( Clover Boot) : LOT A. It. p. 1. The Barn Field 21 2 0 2. The Upper Oak Bill 15 0 Q 3. The Grove 26 3 24 4. The Waur Field 18 0 28 5. The Smooth Wood 9 1 15 N. B. The above Wheat is growing- on a Farm at COLEHURST, late in the Occupation of Mr. Roe, but now of Mr. Harding ; is clean and well grown, and has every Appearance of an abundant Crop. ' imperial parliament bp auction TO CAPITALISTS. Ellesmere and Chester Canal I Navigation. NOTICE is hereby given, that the next GENERAL ASSEMBLY of « The United Company of Proprietors of the Ellesmere ! and Chester Canals," is appointed to be held at the Canal Office, in Ellesmere, on THURSDAY, tlie Thirty- first Day of July, at one o'Ciock in the Afternoon : when and where the Proprietors of I Shares of One Hundred Pounds each, or upwards, in the said Canal, are requested to attend hy them- selves or Proxies, HENRY POTTS, Clerk to the said Company. Chester, June 11th, 1823. Notice to the Creditors of FRANCIS DORSETT, Esquire. I WHEREAS FRANCIS DORSETT, formerly of OSWESTRY, in the County of I Salop, and of Plas- ucha, in the County of Denbigh, I Esquire, departed this Life some short Time previous I to the Year 1784, having made and duly executed j his last Will and Testament in Writing, bearing Date I the 3d Day of August, 1779, whereby the said Testator limited ALL his real Estates to Trustees for the Term of 500 Years, for the Purpose of raising out of his said real Estates such Sum and Sums of Money in Aid of his personal Estate as would be sufficient to pay and discharge all his just Debts, Legacies, and Funeral and Testamentary Expenses. j Any Creditor or Creditors, Legatee or Legatees, ' or other Person or Persons having any such Claim against the Estate of the said Francis Dorsett, are re- quested to transmit the same, with the Particulars thereof, to the Executors of Mr. Edmunds, late of the Buildings, near Oswestry aforesaid, or to Mr. HiGGINS, Solicitor, Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury, 19//* ,/ wwe, 1823. THE Commissioners in a Commission of Baukrupt awarded ar. d issued forth against THOMAS SMALLWOOD, late of DRAYTON- IN- HALES, in the County of Salop, Banker, Dealer and Chapman, intend to MEET on Saturday, the 12th Day of July next, at Eleven o'Ciock in the Forenoon, at the Talbot Inn, in Drayton- in- Hales, in the County of Salop; when and where the Creditors of the said Bankrupt who have already proved their Debts under the said Commission are to attend, in order to choose one or more Assignee or Assignees of the said Bankrupt's Estate and Effects, in the Room of John Good all and Samuel Minor, who have been discharged from being Assignees by an Order of the Right Honourable the VICE- CHANCELLOR of England; and at the same Time and Place, by Adjournment from the 20th Day of May last, the said Bankrupt is required to surrender himself and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects, and finish his Examination. . rflHE Commissioners in a Commission Jl of Bankrupt awarded and issued forth against DAVID JONES, late of MATIIRAFAL, in the County of Montgomery, and more late or now of MACH- YNLLETH, in the same County, Tanner, Timber Merchant, Dealer and Chapman, intend to MEET on | Friday, the Eighteenth Day of July next, at One ! o'Ciock in the Afternoon, at. the Office of Mr. RICHARD FINLOW, Solicitor, in Water Street, in Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, in Order to make A DIVIDEND ofthe Estate and Effects ofthe said Bankrupt; when and where the Creditors who have not proved their Debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the Benefit ofthe said Dividend ; and all Claims not then sub- stantiated will be disallowed. And in Pursuance of an Order of the Vice Chan. ' cellor ( the Proceedings under the said Commission being lost or mislaid), the Commissioners named in 1 the said Commission, or the Major Part of them, are 1 to enquire what Debts have been already received in Proof upon the said Proceedings under the said Commission, and such of the Creditors whose Debts the said Commissioners shall find to have been so re- ceived in Proof upon the said Proceedings, with respect to Dividends or otherwise, are to stand in the I same Situation as if the said Proceedings had not been lost.— It is therefore particularly requested that such of the Creditors as have already proved do forthwith transmit lo Mr. Finlow an Account of their respective Debts » o proved, yerified by Affidavit. L. J. VENABLES, WM. HINDE, PHILIP KEWLEY. RICHARD FINLOW, Solicitor. XlfANTED, as an APPRENTICE, V T by a SURGEON in extensive Practice it) a Town in Shropshire, a young Man of genteel Con- nexions. He will be treated as one of the Family, aud great Attention will be paid to his Moral as well as to his Professional Education.— Apply to 1 THE PRINTER; if by Letter, Post- paid. I | 4 LL Persons having any Claim or De- I i\ mand on ROBERT CHARLES PALMER, ; late of the BROCKHOLES, in the Parish of Madeley, 1 in the County of Salop, Cabinet Maker, deceased, are desired forthwith to send the Particulars thereof to Mr. RIOOING, of Cuulbrookdule, in the said County, Solicitor , and all Persons who stand in- debted to the said Robert Charles Palmer, are re- quested to pay their Debts to the said Mr. Ridding without Delay. Lately published, by WILLIAM LENNIE, Teacher of English- I. THE most comprehensive ENGLISH GRAMMAR in Print. This is not a mere Outline, but a complete Grammar; containing as many Rules and Notes on Syntax as Mr. Murray's larger Grammar, with as many Exercises, on an Average, under each Rule aud Note as there are in his Volume of Excrcises.— A new Edition with Parsing Lessons on a new Plan, Price Is. ( id. bound. This Book has already been introduced into many of the most respectable Male and Female Boarding Schools in the Kingdom. II. A KEY to the above ; chiefly occupied in show- ing the Author's Method of Teaching Grammar.— A new Edition, Price 3s. 6d. bound. Grammar and Key bound together 5s. Sold iu Shrewsbury by W. EODOWES ; by Ogle, Duncan, and Co. and T. Hamilton, London; and by Booksellers in general. JCST PUBLISHED, By II. ACKF. RMANN, 101, Strand, Hints on Ornamental Gardening : ( CONSISTING of Twenty- eight eo- J loured Designs for Garden- Buildiugs, useful aud decorative; accompanied by Observations on the Principles und Theory of Rural Improvement. By J. B. PAPWORTll, Author of " RURAL RESI- DENCES." Imperial 8vo, Price £ 1. lis. 6d. Also, A SEitiEB, containing 44 col. Engravings of Fashionable Furniture, consisting of Beds, Sofas, Ottomans, Window Curtains, Chairs, Tables, Bfiok- Cases, ^ c. demy 4to. hulf- bound, £ 2. GHOST STORIES ; Collected with a Portictilar View to counteract the vulgar 13.- lief in GHOSTS and APPARITIONS, and to promote a rational Estimate of Ihe Nature of Phenomena commonly considered as supernatural. Illustrated with Six coloured Engravings. 12 « jo. pp. 300, Price 8s. THE WORLD IN MINIATURE. CHINA, in 2 Vols. 12s. forming the Eighth Division. those already published are as follow : 1LLYR1A AND DALMATIA, 2 Vols. 32coloured Plates, 12s. WESTERN AFRICA, 4 Vols. 47 coloured Plates, 21s. TURKEY, 6 Vols. 73 coloured Plates, 42s. lHNDOOSTAN. O Vols. 103 coloured Plates, 48s. PERSIA, 3 Vols. 30 coloured Plates, 10s. 0d. RUSSIA, 4 Vols. 72 coloured Plates, 32s. AUSTRIA, 2 Vols. 30 coloured Plates, 12s. The9th Division, JAPAN, in 1 Vol. will be ready AUGUST 1. REPOSITORY OF ARTS, No. VII. THIRD SERIES, Price 4s.; containing 2 coloured Views of TABLEV, the Seat of Sir J. LEI- CESTER, Bart. ; our coloured Plate of Furniture, two elegant Figures of Ladies' Fashions, and one plain Print; and nearly 70 Pages of Letter- Press. TO BE LET, And entered upon al Michaelmas next, AN EAT COTTAGE, fit for a small genteel Family, with 7 Acres of LAND, on the Ludlow Road, a' Mile au. d Half from Church Stretton, with convenient Offices, 2 large Gardens, iScc.— Respectable References will he required — Apply ( if by Letter, Post- paid) to Mrs. BETTON, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. TO BE LET, FURNISHED, Valuable Estates in Merionethshire, WORTH WALES. nnilE CROGEN AND TYDDYN SL LLAN ESTATES will be offered for SALE, either together or in Lots, early in August, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract. Particulars will appear in a future Paper ; and in the mean Time Inquiries may be made at the Offices of Mr. ANWYL, Solicitor,' Bala ; Mr. JOHN WILLIAMS, Solicitor, Shrewsbury ; Mr. WYATT, Solicitor, St. Asaph ; and Messrs. LLOYD and WILLIAMS, Liverpool. Adbaston, Staffordshire. In August next, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, « f which due Notice will be given ; ACOM PACT and most desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, with an excellent House and Outbuildings, and about 200 Acres of superior Land, situate at ADBASTON, near the Church, in the Occupation of Mr. THOMAS I'ALIN, the Proprietor. N. B. Particulars will shortly be published ; and Applications to treat may be made to Mr. PAI. IN, oil the Promises; to Mr. SAMUEL BEI. L, New House, Chetwynd ; or to Mr. FISHER, Solicitor, Newport, Shropshire. NEAR MARKET DRAYTON, asatt!) tlje © orn Cptljce Of great Part of the Parish of CHESWARDINE, AND THE PERPETUAL ADVOWSON OF THE Living or Vicarage of Cheswardine aforesaid. ALL that elegant and much- admired modern- built MANSION HOUSE, called HALES II ALL, together with Coach- houses, Stabling, Plantations, Shrubberies, Pools, Stews, excellent walled Garden, with Hothouses, and upwards of 1000 Acres of Arable, Meadow, Pasture, and Wood LAND, surrounding the same ; together with the CORN TYT1IES extending over Part of the Townships of CHESWAIJPINE, CHITNALL, and SOWDI. EY ; and the PERPETUAL ADVOWSON of the Vicarage of CHESWARDINE aforesaid. The above. Estate is situate within three Miles of Market Drayton, iu the County of Salop, iu a re- tired hut singularly beautiful Part of the County of Stafford. Further Particulars will appear in a future Paper; and any other Information wished for ( in the Interim) may he obtained by Application at tlie. Office of Messrs. WARREN and SON, Market- Dray ton aforesaid. 26/ A June, 1823. iESOP FOR CHILDREN This Day is published, in 12mo. Price 4s. neatly half- bound, with an Engraving to each Fable, TI^ SOP IN RHYME, with some fUj Originals. Bv JEFFF. RYS TAYLOR, of Ongar. *#* Ail intelligent Child must be truly happy when he first opens this engaging little Volume.— Monthly Review, March, 1822. London : Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy. Also, hv tbe same Author, 1. HARRY'S HOLIDAY ; or. tl. e Doings of one who Imd nothing lo do. Third Edition, Price 2s. Od. Half- bound. 2. RALPH RICHARDS, the MISER; Price 2s. 6d. Half bound. For Weakness of the Stomach, Indi- gestion, Bilious Irregularities, Cos- tiveness, Loss of Appetite, § c. TOWERS'S TONIC PILLS ilttofcUflncpue EntclHgrncr. L. ATE THE RESIDENCE OF JOHN MURREY, ESQ, ( DECEASED): To be entered upon immediately, or at Michael- mas next. • w ro^ M E Mansion comprises a very spacious A Dining and Drawing Room, Breakfast Par- Jour, and Huisekeeper's Room, large Kitchen and JJrewhouse, appropriate Pantries and Closets, four superior Bed Chambers, with Dressing Rooms and Water Closet attached, Laundry and Store Room, five gnod Attics, very excellent Cellaring, Stabling for eight Horses, Coach House, large Barn, two Cowhouses, aud all other suitable Out- Offices; con- venient Fold Yard, early and productive Garden, together with 23 Acres of Capital Mowing and Pasture Land ( with Liberty to sport over nil ex- tensive Farm adjoining) ; also a Pew in Drayton Church. BUTTON HOUSE is situate within two Miles of Market Drayton, in the County of Salop, in a fine Picturesque aud Sporting Country ( where a Pack of Fox Hounds are regularly hunted). The Furni- ture is of the most useful Description, and in good Preservation. For Particulars, Application may he made on the Premises ; or at the Office of Messrs, WRIGHT aud SON, Auctioneers, Drayton. All Letters of Enquiry to be Post- paid. TURNPIKE TOLLS NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS arising at the toll Gates upon the Turnpike Road leading from Morton Bridge, by West Felton, to Ellesmere, in the County of Salop", called or known by the several Names of Reduall, \ Vhip Lane, and lilackwaters Gates, will be LET RY AUCTION!, to the best Bidder, at the House of Mr. Bicknell, known by the Sign of the Bridge- water Arms, in Ellesmere, in tbe said County of Salop, on Friday, the Twenty- fifth Day of July next, between the Hours of Twelve and Two iu the Afternoon, in the Manner directed by the Act passed in the Third Year of his Majesty King- George the Fourth, " For regulating Turnpike Roads," which Tolls produced the last Year the following Sums, above the Expenses of collecting them, viz.: Rednall Gates £ 38 0 0 Blackwaters Gate 41 0 0 Whip Lane Gate 5 0 0 and will be put up at those respective Sums. Who- ever happens to be the best Bidder must, at the. same Time, pay one Month in Advance ( if re- quired) of the Rent at which such Tolls may be Let, and give Security, with sufficient Sureties to the' Satisfaction of the Trustees ofthe said Turnpike Roads, for Payment of the Rent agreed for, and at such Times as'they shall direct. And NOTICE is hereby further given, that the said Trustees intend^ at the Time and Place afore- said, to proceed to make such Order as may then be thought proper for the Purpose of erecting- a Toll Gate across the said Turnpike Road ut or near the South End of the Village of Tctchill, in the Parish of Ellesmere, in the said Connty. PETER PRITCIIARD, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. lUlesmere,: 20lli June, 1823. On TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1823. SWEEPSTAKES of Ten Sovereigns each, for Horses, Stc. ofall Ages ; three- years I old to carry 6st. I2lb.; four- years old 8st. ; five- I years old 8st. 101b.: and six- years old and aged 9s't. 2lb. ; Mares and Gelding- sallowed 3lb. Twice] round the Course and a Distance. Sir W. VV. Wynn's gr. c. Sir Edward, 4 yrs. old J. Mytton, Esq.' s Banker, aged B. Thompson, Esq.' s hi. f. by Ainbo, 3 y. rs. old I R. Benson, Esq.' s b. c. Picton, by Sniolensko, I 4 yrs. old Sir R. Lawley's b. h. Mallard, by Weaver, 5 yrs. I old. SWEEPSTAKES of Five Sovereigns each, for Horses, & c. not thorough- bred ; four- years old to carry lost. 71b.; five- years old list. 81b.; and six- years old and aged 12st.; to have been regularly I iiuntcd the preceding Season ; never to have wop I before the Tune of Naming ; and to carry for win- ning once after Naming 4lbs. extra, and twice 7lbs. I extra. Certificates of Age, and of having been I regularly hunted ( from the Owner or ' Huntsman of j a regular Pack of Hounds), to be produced, to the Satisfaction of the Stewards, befoi; e starting. Heats ; twice round and a Distance. To be rode 1 by Gentlemen. Mares and Geldings allowed 3lbs. I R. Benson, Esq.' s ch. g. Fencer, by Zodiac, 5 yrs. old M. G. Benson, Esq.' s eh. g. Yorick, aged T. Pickernell, jnn. Esq.' s ch. g. Sylvanus, Brother to Sylvan, 4 yrs. old J. Waltnsley, Esq.' s br. m. bv Lutwyclie, aged I R. Collins, Esq.' s ch. g. hy Tityrus, out of Lady Jane's Dam, 5 yrs. old. Mr. G. Underbill's ch. g. Dealer, by Banker, 5 yrs. old R. II. G. More, Esq.' s b. m. by Lutwyche, aged. Bcilbv Thompson, Esq..). Mytton, Esq. and J. Windsor, Esq. were Subscribers, but did not name. A MAIDEN PLATE of Fifty Pounds, the Gift of BEILBY THOMPSON, Esq. for'Horscs. tic. of all Ages; three- years old to'carry 6st. I0lb.; four- years old 8st!; five- years old 8st. 91b.; and six- years old and aged 9st. Heats; twice round the Course and a Distance. Marcs and Geldings allowed 31bs. The Cup and Three- year old Stakes did not'fill . Horses for the Plate to he shewn and entered at the White Hart Inn, iu Much Wenloek, between the Honrs of three and six o'Ciock on tlie Evening of Saturday, the 19th of July, and to pay One Guinea Entrance^ aud Half a Guinea to the Clerk. . Weights and Scales gratis. Riders for the Stakes to pay Five Shillings each, and the Winner of Plate or Stakes to pay One Guinea as usual. The Jockies belonging to the respective Horses intended to start at these Races, are requested ( on the Day of Entrance for the Plate) fo pay the King's Duty, or produce a Certificate to the Clerk of the Course of having previously done so. No Person to erect a Booth, or sell any Liquor upou the Course, w ho does not ( on or before the Dav of Entrance) pay to the Clerk Ten Shillings and Sixpence, and pay all Arrears. BEILBY THOMPSON, Esq.) s , JOHN MYTTON, Esq. ^ stenaras. THOMAS PARDOE, Clerk of the Course. rglHE continual and rapidly increasing JL Demand for this excellent Remedy, is the best Proof of the high Estimation in which it is held ; in- deed, it may be said tn be tbe only public Medicine which is exactly suitable to those numerous Cases where the Stomach being already weakened, and tbe digestive Powers deranged, any active and violent Purgatives are highly prejudicial, and productive of serious Injury to the Constitution. These Pills are peculiarly mild, safe, and effectual : as a gentle aperient Tonic, they cleanse, and yet strengthen tbe Stomach, restore the Appetite, promote Digestion, nnil a due Secretion of llile, mid keep ihe Bowels in a regular aud comfortable State, free from Costive- ness, but bv no Means too relaxed. The Tonic Pills may be had ( at 2s. 9d. 4s. 6d, I Is. and 22s per Box) at the Office of this Paper; of Medicine Venders or Booksellers in most Towns within its Circulation; mid of all the WHOLESALE Medicine Venders in London. Also, TOWI-'. IIS's STOMACHIC ES. SENCE, justly esteemed the most certain known Remedy fur Flatulent or Spasmodic Pains in the Stomach, Nervous Palpitations, Chills. Tremors, and Difficulty of Breathing: Price 4s. 0d. and 10s. Od. per Bottle. *** Observe the Signature of " JOHN TOWERS" on ihe Labels, and his Name round tbe Royal Anns on tbe Seal. FOR WOK MS, Fits, Pains in the Stomach, fye. WORMS are the cause of many inter- nal auctions, which vary so ipiich in their effects that they may be mistaken hy the most eminent physician, and prove equally fatal to the | constitutions of adults and children ; though the latter more effusively suffer from their destructive ravages. Their more usual symptoms are Fits, Pains in the Stomach, Side, and Head, Loss of Appetite, and Pale, Languid, and Emaciated Ap- pearance in the Patient. The extraordinary effmiey of CHING's PATENT WORM LOZENGES in ail such complaints, as well as obstructions in the bowels, and every disorder where opening orcleans- ing physic is required, is so universally know. it, and has been publicly acknowledged by so many persons of distinction and rank in society, that ii Uunnrces sarv here to enlarge on their peculiar virtues. Sold in Boxes, ut Is. 1^ 1. and 2s. Od. by Butlers Chemists, 4, Cheapside, St. Paul's, 220, Regrnt- S/ reet ( near the Argvle Rooms), London ; Waterloo Place, Edinburgh ; Sackvitle Street. Dublin ;' and by the principal Medicine Venders llooughout the United Kingdom. rrii* E A NT I- 1M P ETIGIN ES, or SO- IL LOMQN's DROPS, is a Medicine remark- able for its mijd, penetrating Qua lilies, hy which it resolves and dissipates Scrofulous Tumours, and eradicates every S'vinptom of the Scorbutic Habit. SO It OFU LOl'S a nd V EN E R E A L Diseases a re e x - • eeedingly numerous, having greatly increased of Ijite Years, and are equally prejudicial to a vigorous Constitution a nd to. . f I >. e Enjoyment of JLiff.: hence the great Value of a Remedy Jik. e the Auti-! mp£ ti- gines, at once nidd, safe, and e. rScacious. It is Sold by W. EDDOWES, . Shrewsbury,, and- all Medicine Venders, in Bottles at Us. and 30s. each. Of whom may he had. Price 3s. " A (' iUl DE TO HEALTH," or, " ADVICE TO BOTH SRX'RS, IN A VARIETY OP COMPLAINTS,"— By S. $ OLOMt> N M. D.; containing a Tieatise on Female Disestses Nervous and Hypochondriac Complaints, and- thos< Diseases with which the Human Body is most Ire quently afflicted; explaining the Symptoms, Modi of Treatment, and Remedies most properly adapter for Sexual Debility, See. & c. Stud of Cleveland Bays, < s; c. BY MR^ llELLlS, At BETLEY, in the County of Stafford, on Thurs- day, the 7th of August, 1823 ; ASTUD of CLEVELAND BAYS: consisting of Two Stallions, Nine Mares with their Foals ( of which Six are Filly Foals aud Three are Cfflt Foals), Five two- year old Fillies, and Two Yearling Ditto. N. B. The above Nine Marps and Four of the two- year old Fillies have been covered by a Cleve- land Stallion ; they are of the pure Breed, having been selected with the greatest. Care as to Pedigree. It well known that from the original Cleveland Stocjc ( now alrnost extinct from crossing them with Blood Horse's) the Yorkshire breeders jiave derived their Celebrity, They combine Strength and Power with Activity and good Form- arid will be an Object to those who wish to breed fin, e Coach Horses or good Hunters. Also, at the same Time, will bp Sold, A Yearling GREY COLT, of great Size and Power; he was got by Blucher, Dam by Delphi! or Evander, Grandam by Huby', Great Grandam by Carbuncle out of Bash fid's Dam. A BAY FILLY, 3 Years old, by Champion, out of a Cleveland Mare. A BAY FILLY, 3 Years old, by Forester, out of the Oam ofthe Blucher Colt. A BAY FILLY, 2 Years old, by Alderman Wood, out of a Cleveland Mare. A Yearling BAY GELDING, by Artichoke, out of a Cleveland: Mare. The Sale to begin at One o'Ciock. BETLEY is 7 Miles from Newcastle- under- Lyme: 7 from Naiitwich ; 12 fronj Congleton, Drayton, • and Eccleshall. A CERTAIN . COMPLAINT, and all fi the direful Consequences of Neglect and bad Treatment, are best combated bv the'IJseof fjosa. IUA. VK'S RED PI IX, No. 2* This Remedy acts w itli equal Mildness, Certainty, mid Expedition ; requires in. Hindrance of Business, and is taken without Exposure. Its amazing- Sale for the last 50 Years, though seldom advertised, is the best Proof of its surprising. Efficacy. The Directions that accompany each Bon fully enable tbe Patient to cure himself. Price 4s. 6d per Box. Sold by W. EODOWF. S, Shrewsbury, and all Medi. cine Venders, Eastern Branch— Montgomeryshire Canal. CAHAIa SHARES. BY MR. HOWELL, At the Royal Oak Inn, in the Town of Pool, in the County of Montgomery, on Friday, the 18th Day of July next, between the Hours of 4 and 7 in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions, and in such Lots or Shares as shall then be determined upon by the Vendor or his Agent: mEN SHARES in the Eastern Braneli JL of the Montgomeryshire Canal. For Particulars apply to JOHN EVAXS, Esq. 50, Aldermaubury, London'; Messrs. OWEN and JONES, Solicitors, Machynlleth ; or Mr. GSIFFITHES, Soli- citor, Welsh Pool. Pool, mhjune, 1823. Freehold Land and Cottages. BY MR. PR1TCHARD, At the Bowling- Green Inn, in Overton, in the ( County of Flint, 011 Wednesday, the 30th Day ' of July, 1823, at four o'Ciock in the Afternoon, ' subject to Conditions then to be produced, unless 1 disposed of in the mean Time by private Treaty : LOT I. \ LL those several Pieces or Parcels of XJL exceedingly good LAND, situate at COCK BANK, in the Township of EYTON, and Parish of Bangor, in tile said County of Flint, in the Occupation of Mr. Evason, called by the several Names, and containing the several Quantities fol- lowing. A. 1?. p. The Lower Cock Field 7 0 3( j Middle Ditto 6 1 17 Higher Ditto 5 3 27 Croft 0 2 11 Ditto 0 2 12 Ditto 0 2 8 • Total 21 0 33 LOT II. AH that COTTAGE and Garden, ad- joining the iast Lot, containing by Admeasure- ment.," 0A. SP. in the Occupation of LOT HI. All that convenient MESSUAGE and Garden, and the several Pieces of LAND, in the Occupation of Joseph Hughes, as Tenant from Year to Year, situate at Eyton aforesaid, in one of the Ruabon IJoads, containing the Quantity fol- lowing. A. R. P. Tne Cotthge- and Gar- den ...... 0 1 22 Croft 0 3 <> Ditto 0 2 0 Ditto 0 1 23 Total 2 0 17 LOT IV. Another MESSUAGE, Garden, and several Pieces of LAND, adjoining the last Lot, in the Occupation of Edward Davies, Tenant from Year to Y ear, containing the Quantities following. A R. p. The Cottage and Garden 0 1 1. Croft 0 1 16 Ditto 0 0 32 Ditto 0 0 13 Ditto 0 2 27 Ditto 0 2 4 Ditto 0 1 14 Total 2 1 27 LOT V. Another MESSUAGE and Garden, ad- joining the two last Lots, in the Occupation of Mr. Jones, who is Tenant for Life thereof, at a nominal Rent. N. B. There are good and convenient Buildings to Lots 3 and 4, and the Gardens are stocked with valuable Fruit Trees ; Lot 5, is a neat Cottage with a good Garden . Mr. EVASOX, of Eyton, will shew the Property; and further Particulars may he had, and a Map of the Property seeu, at the Office of Messrs. WATSON and HARPER, Solicitors, Whitchurch, Salop. HOUSE OF LORDS- MONDAY. APPELLATE JURISDICTION. On the motion of the Earl of LIVERPOOL, for the ; econd reading of the Bill appointing the Scots Coin- nissioners, Lord ERSKINE expressed his approbation > f the proposed new arrangement of the appellate urisdiction ; and Earl GROSVENOR, who objected to he compulsory clause for the attendance of the Peers, took occasion to speak of the doubt and lesitation which were habitual to the present Lord Chancellor. The LQRD CHANCELLOR explained at considerable engih the reasons which decided him against the proposal now made for dividing the duties of his > fiiee ; and, with regard to the allegations of his iloubt and hesitation, his Lordship said, the Noble Lord ( Grosvenor,) in the plenitude of his knowledge, might perhaps have no doubts on any point of Eng- lish, Irish, or Scotch law ; but when the Noble fc, qrd took upon himself to taunt him with hesitation and doubting, he would tell that Noble jLord, that when they were deciding causes in the last resort, and their decisions were to make the law to other Courts, they could not be too cautious in coining to those decisions. The time was fast approaching when his natural life must terminate, and for hisjudicjal life it had already been too long; but when the termination of his na'- tural life did arrive, that degree of caution, which was called doubt and hesitation, would be his greatest comfort; because by means of that he had reversed decrees, both of his own and other persons, and pre- vented the injustice of A. keepingpossession of pro- perty which of right belonged to B. If their Lord- ships would compare his conduct as a Judge during the twenty years which he had sat on the judicial bench, with the conduct of any of his illustrious pre- decessors—( and he did not fear the comparison ; on the contrary, he invited it)— he was sure that the comparison would not turn out to his discredit.— CHear, hear.) On that accouijt he could not but feel indignation when he heard the language in which his conduct had been arraigned in another place hy those who ought to have known better than to use it. It had been publicly asserted, that appeals in tbe House of Lords were nothing more than appeals from the Lord Chancellor in one place to the Lord Chancellor in another. He should like to know whether the persons who dealt in such assertions were aware that there were many appeals to their Lordships from the Chancery, in ca « es which had never been heard at all by the Lord Chancellor, hut which had been decided by the Master of the Rolls or the Vice- Chancellor ? For instance, the great ease of u Clinton v. Cholmondeley" was not an appeal from the Lord Chancellor ; and there were a great number of other appeal cases now before iheir Lord- ships of a similar description. Besides this, he should like to know whether the gentlemen in West- Ufinster- hall had yet to learn that Lord Chancellors were not ashamed to retract their opinions, when they had reason to believe that those opinions were formed upon erroneous grounds. He would under take to say, that there was not one ot the great and distinguished characters who had sat before him upon their Lordships' woolsack, that had ever shown the slightest reluctance to reverse his judg- inent, when jt was shown to be incorrect; and he would fearlessly ask whether he hjmself had eyer exhibited any un- vvilliugness to reconsider before their Lordships any of lhp jdoeisions to which he might have previously come in another place. He could say most conscien- tiously that he never had ; and for that very reason, the insinuations which had been thrown out against his judicial conduct were as cruel and vexatious as they were unfounded and unjust. He had never upon any occasion declined ; on the contrary, he had made it big continual practice to state at length the various grounds upon which he rested his de- cisions, in order that the bar might see, and so be enabled to declare to their clients, whether those decisions were correct or not ; and he defied any man to point out a single case wjiere the correctness of them had been doubted, in which he had not ex- fir esse/ I his gratiSude 10 the narjy who suggested the doubt. If persons acquainted \> ith tlie pra. es. ire of his Ciourt, had made upon his conduct those obser- vation* which had been made upon it by those who were totally unacquainted with it, he should indeed feel them acutely : hut he was happy to say that those observations did not prqeeed from those who had the best opportunity of marking his conduct. They came from those who knew little, or nothing of the subject^- who scarcely ever put a foot into his court, and who were not therefore particularly well qualified to judge of its proceedings, lie would therefore add, that upon that very account they were hound, in common honesty, to abstain from throwing out random insinuations, which were cal- culated to hurt, in the opinion of the King's sub- jects, an individual, who, if he was not. a great Judge— and he did not venture to call himself a great Judge— at least filled a great judicial situation. The Earl of ABERDEEN defended the Scottisli Itjw ; and Lord HOLLAND condemned the clause of the pro- posed measure which empowered the Crown to ap- point a commoner prolocutor of the House of Lords. The farther discussion of the subject was adjourn- ed to next night. HUU5C, UL' TJU. VI. VLULAS— IRJIJIN DAY. On the motion for the committal of the English Catholics Elective Franchise Bill. ftir. ^ ANjitES opposed the principle of the measure, as leading to an encroachment upon the Protestant Establishment ; as did Messrs. WE? UERBLL and Goopn, and General QASCOYNP. Mr. PEE£, and Mr. YATES PEEL, supported the measure; but explained that this was the extreme limit . wbiph , t^ ey would set to concession to the Cat Mies. lir. LUSHINGTON, Lord BINNING, Mr. GURNF. Y, and M r. W. SiyiiqPH maintained the justice and policy of the complete emancipation of the Catholics. Mr. BUT>' ERWORTH opposed the motion in a short speech, which provoked a very coarse personal attack upon him as a Methodist from Mr. H. U.^ E, which Mr. BUTTERWORTH said he accepted with pleasure as the most honourable tribute which the Methodist could receive from the panegyrist of Carlile, and the apologist of that person's doctrines.— On a division, the motion for the committal of the bill was carried by a majority of 89 to 30. HOUS E OF ^ 0R DS — TUES DAY. The discussion 011 the proposed new arragements of the Appellate Jurisdiction was continued ju the House of Lords. Lord COLCHESTER thought that it would be unfair to deprive the people of Scotland of the adyantage of an appeal in every case, and suggested that, by th, e appointment of an efficient Master of ihe Rolls, or a commission from tlie great seal, the Lord Chan- cellor might be en^ hlj> d t( j devote a greater sharp of his attention to appeals. Lord RBDggpAi- B attributed the great number of appeals generally to an increase of wealth, and con- sequent Ijtjgalion; and the multitude of Scots appeals to the defective and anomalous character ofthe law of Scotland. He proposed to transfer all suits raised upon Local Acts of Parliament, to the Exchequer. The Lord CHANCELLOR denied that any man could undergo the intellectual labour of hearing Scots'ap- peals tive days in the week. For himself he would say, that the occupation which those appeals gave to his mind, out of Court, was incomparably more laborious than that which he underwent in hearing C « em : and he confessed that he should not be able to attend to his business in the pourt of Chancery, under the weight of three days' appeals, were not the business of his own Court so easy and familiar to him. Lord ELLE^ pOROUGa objected to the new measure, and adverted to several technical difficulties by which it was opposed. The Earl of Ro^ SL- yN vindicated the law of Scot- land from the attack uiade upon it by Lord Redesdale After a few words from the Earl of LIVERPOOL the two first resolutions were put and agreed to unani mously ; but a division took place on the third, whet it was carried by 27 to 11. HOUSE OF COMMONS— TUESDAY. After a conversation of some length, in which s lively, but by no means angry, altercation occurre< between Sir C. LONG and Mr. CROKBR, an amend inent, proposed by the latter Gentleman, placing th £ 40,000 granted for a building to receive the King* Oxford Circuit.— We noticed a late controversy between Mr. Corwood and the gentlemen of the Oxford Circuit respecting the right claimed by Mr. C. of coming this Circuit aftej- hnyii'ig gone another for several years.— We understand thast Mr. C. on the opening of theTernj follovyiny: the last Circuit, submitted the correspondence that had passed be- tween him and the Circuit to the . Members of the Profession generally, in Vjfesttninster Hall, and to the Heads of the respective Circuits; the result of this opjnjon has been, \ ye bear, in favour c> f IV. Tr. C. most of them having declared'they never beard of such u kuuwn rule," as the Oxford Circuit asserted to have been iu existence. In consequence of this opinion of the Profession, Mr. C. persists in his resolution of going this Circuit. In the Court of King's Bench, 011 Satuiday, an action was attempted to be tried for the recovery of money won l? y a wager on a boxing match ; but the Lord Chief Justice said the law recognised no such matters as legally entitled toils consideration, and the case was dismissed. OLD BAILEY.—- On Tuesday morning, John Gottie, the man tried on Saturday last, was placed again at the bar, he being detained 011 the charge of having set tire to a certain dwelling- house in New- street, Covent garden, with intent to injure divers persons. Mr. Wontner was asked when the detainer was lodged; he replied on the 14th June, but no bill was preferred before the grand jury. The Recorder said he was entitled to his discharge. Gottie then respectfully bowed, and left the . Court. Five young men on Tuesday se'nnight surrep- titiously drank some new rum, by means of a reed, from a puncheon, which hsjd been just imported, as it lay 011 the Quay. They were discovered lying iu Queen square, in a state of intoxication, and we are sorry to hear that four of them 1 ave since died from the effects of their folly and im- prudence.— Bristol Journal. Two persons have been convicted at Glasgow of adulterating black tea by the addition of peat moss. In consequence of an arrangement with the East India Company, soldiers' and sailors' letters will be in future brought home to this country free of charge, and sent to any part of the jSJnited King- dom, for one- penny. We understand that Sir Miehnrd Phillips, who, in twenty- seven years, has published nearly 1000 t> ooks, and added ai least lf> 9 . valuable slock- books to our language, proposes to terminate bis publishing career with the useful and splendid work off4 Nature Displayed„" announced in out- last paper. Perhaps 110 name over appeared originally in the imprint of so many useful and instructive works, aud the schools and rising generations of the last quarter of a century have universally experienced the value of his Inter, rogative System of Education, of which hi1 has t recently completed an entire Series of Elementary Books in every Branch of Liberal Education. 1 The poor rates for Leeds are about ,-£ 6000 per annum less than they have been for five years back; and at Sheffield i ; stcad of £ 500 and . i' 400 | per week paid to the poor 27 years a< » o, the ex- penditure is now little more than £ 50 per week, e The late accounts froro Ireland describe it as s much more tranquil. BANKRUPTS. BANKRUPTS, JOI. Y I.— Edwin Nicholls, of John's Mews, Bedfoi- d- row, cowkeeper.— Charles Roberts, of Aide mission, Berkshire, maltster.— Mary Welcker and John Frederick Welcker, of Lejcesler- sqnare, tailors.— Austin Widu- er, of Buckfastleigh, Devon- shire, woollen- man ut'actn rer. BAlSlfRprrs, JULY 5 — Thomas Reynolds, of West- bllry, Wiltshire, clothier.— John Jones, of Brecon, maltster.— James Kenton, of Stow- on- thc- Wold, Gloucestershire, draper.— Win. Phillips, of Bristol, linen- draper — William Crabb, of Teilisford, Soilier • sitshire, fuller, wool- dealer, and cloth- factor.— Thomas Wqod, of Lane End, Stoke. npon- Trem, Staffordshire, currier.— Henry Crutcbley, of War- wick, and of Covenjry, linen- draper.- Evan Lucas, ofShepherd's- market, Middlesex, milkman. Library under the coitlrool of the Lurds of liie Treasury ( instead of ( he trustees of tbe British Museum, as originally proposed) was carried by a majority of 80 to 2( r, " BI. ASPHEIHY. Mr. UVME then presented a very long petition nn- ainst prosecutions for blasphemy, front a number ot dissenting Ministers and dissenting Members of various denominations, which be enforced in a speech qfappropriate length, concluding with a motion for a resolution affirming the doctrines of the petition. Mr. WiLBERpORCG opposed Ihe resolution. While he was willing to concede tbe utmost latitude of opinion, lie was not prepared to say that every in- sult to religion must be passed over. Mr. UICAIIPO supported the pelitinu in a speech of some length ; but neither in bis nor in Mr. HUME'S speech was there any argument which has not been long rendered familiar to the public by the defences of Carlile and other persons. Mr. W. SMITH also supported the resolution. Mr. Twiss and Mr. PEEL warmly opposed it, and finally it was rejected without a division. HOUSE OF COMMONS— WEDNESDAY. THE BUDGET. The CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER made bis annual statement of the financial relations of the country. The total amount of the ordinary supply for the current year, including the heads of Army, Navy, Ordnance, Miscellaneous, Exchequer Bills, &. c. amounted tu .£ 16,076,743, and the Ways and Means which the Government possessed for uieetim>- th s demand amounted to £ 17,385,920, leaving » balance in favour of the country of £ 409,177." 4 great part of the Ways and Means was formed of one item, viz. £ 8,700,000, which, he had the gratification of saying, was the surplus of Ihe Consolidated Fund -. the whole Revenue applicable to that Fund Ibis year amounting to £ 4B, 700,000, while the expenditure under its several heads was but £ 38,000,000. The Revenue under the head of Customs iu tbe half year ending the 25th of June, 1823, notwithstanding tbe redncl ons that had taken place, exceeded that of the corresponding half year in 1822, by the sum of £ 139,804. In the Excise Revenue of the half- year endi ig June 25, 1823, there was a diminution of £ 896,052 as compared with the Revenue of the. department for tbe corresponding half- year of 1822, but it should he recollected that in this department a reduction of taxes on hide?, malt, salt, fcc. amounting to £ 1,351,875, had taken place in the course of the year, so that, in fact, the F. xcise Revenue bad increased £ 455,791 in tbe course of the year. The Unredeemed Funded Debt on the 30th of June « as £ 794,131,111 : being a reduction of £ 2,399,033 since tbe 5th of January last. The Unfunded Debt ou Ihe 30th of June was £ 35,498,000, being a reduction since tbe 5th of January of £ 737,150; making 3 reduction on the Funded and Unfunded Debt ol more than three millions, and lie hoped there would be a further reduction this year of about £ 380,000 Under the head of what nr'e called Deficiency Bills a reduction had taken place this year of more than two millions, independent of what might yet tak< place. All these reductionsof debt bad been efi'ecteii without any additional burdens being laid on tin people. Indeed, the people had, during tbe last tw< years, been relieved of taxation to tbe amount o seven millions and a half; and, from tbe flourishing slate of the Iterenue and Finances of the counlry, hi anticipated tl) at, hereafter, a further reduction o taxation might be effected.— The Right Hon. Gent after detailing the facts as above compressed, sa down amid loud cheers. Mr. MABERLEY and Mr. HOME expressed Iheii graiifii- aiion at the statement of the Chuucellor of tin Exchequer, which was so satisfactory that it gave risi to no discussion. imperial parliament HOUSE OF COMMONS- WEDNESDAY. \ Concluded from first poge. j rhecp. se of Mr. Chief Baron O'Grady, after some discussion and a division, was entered upon, and three preliminary resolutions agreed to in com- mittee. HOUSE OF COSFTWONS— TILL1 RSDAY. Dr. PHILLIMORB obtained leave to, bring in a hill 10 amend the law with respect to the Marriages of English Ronton. Catholics. As the law now stood, Roman Catholics, after being married by a clergy- man of their own persuasion, were bound to have the ceremony, again performed in a Protestant church. To'tiiose who, were scrupulous, this was an offence; and he wished to place the Catholics of England upon the same footing as to this point, with the Catholics of Ireland. Sir il. Passu. i. then obtained leave tu'ilitrodnce a hill to enable [ Ionian Catholics to execute gifts and grants for pious and charitable uses, ill the same manner as Protestant Dissenters are enabled to make gifts, grants, and legacies, for such purposes. The fton. Baronet said, that the degraded state as to the education of the people of Ireland was in a great measure owing to the operation of that law which prevented Roman Catholics from endowing schools and other charities, and the object of this bill was to retriedv the evil. The House having again resolved itself into a Committee on ti e charges against the Irish Chief Baron, two other declaratory resolutions were agreed to.— Mr. Ht; Mi; then moved another, expres- sive of the course already taken by the House, and declining to proceed further as the case now stood. The CHAIRMAN said he thought it was too late to propose the resolution suggested by the lion. Mem- ber, in concurrence with those which had been already voted. It might, however, be moved as an amendment.— The report was ordered to be received 011 Monday next. The Insolvent Debtors' Kill was discussed in a Committee of the whole House, aud the report ordered to lie received to- morrow. HOUSE OF LORDS- FRIDAY. . The Royal Assent was declared to three of the bills introduced by Mr. Secretary Peel to amend the penal code, and to other bills. Tli « Lord Chan- cellor, the Earl of Shaftesbury, and Viscount Mel- ville, were the Commissioners.- The Beer- bill was afterwards read a third time aud passed. > The Irish Tithe Commutation and English Catho- iic Qualification hills were brought up from the Commons and read a first time. The second read- ing of the former hill vvas fixed for Tuesday, aud the latter for Wednesday next.. The Loan CHAN- CELLOR said he thought the present state of the Session too advanced to afford these bi'ls due con- sideration, and that it was his determination to give decided opposition to both of them. HOUSE OF COMMONS— FRIDAY But little discussion was excited by the third reading and passing of tlwe Irish Tithes and English Cattiolic Relief liills. No division took place 011 either. The third reading of the bill introduced^ by Ministers, to place our own ships and those of all other nations on the same footing as to duties, was again strenuously opposed by Mr. Robertson, Mr. Alderman Thompson. Mr. T. Wilson, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Marryat, by whom the principle of the Navigation Laws was" upheld as the Only sure pro. tection of the maritime interests of the kingdom The measure proposed bv the bill was as strenuously defended by Mr. Wallace, Mr. Ricardo, and Mr. Huskisson." The motion vvas eventually- carried by n division of 75 to 15.— In the course of the dis- cussion, Mr. Huskisson expressed a hope that the prosperous condition of the country would enable the Chancellor of the Exchequer shortly to repeal, or very considerably to reduce, the duty upon Tim ber imported from the Baltic. LONDON— SATURDAY. Tuesday's Paris Papers contain a bulletin which details the operations of the two French- corps bear- ing upon Cadiz. The vanguard of General Borde- soult was, oh the 21st, at Zeres, two days' march from Cadiz; aud the Spanish General Lopes Bauos, who evacuated Seville with the design of joining Villa- Campa, was prevented by a movement of General Bourmotit, and had retreated on Badajos, after an attack in which he lost, it is said, 350 • men.— The bulletin further slates, that the Con- stitutional troops disperse and disband themselves in large numbers, whilst the inhabitants, 011 the approach of the French, all declare for the abso- lute King.— Ballasteros still retreated before Mdli- tor, into Murcia, having dispatched three battalions to Alicant. The Paris Papers of Wednesday have arrived The runaway Cortes have begun business again in Cadiz; but as the two divisions of Bordesoult aud Bourmonl are investing the city by land, and a French squadron is riding in the Bay, we expect soon to bear of ( heir surrender.— King Ferdinand and his family are al ihe palace of the Custom house. Sancho Salvador, formerly Minister of War, cut his throat with a razor 011 the morning of the 18th, after having passed the night in burning his papers. It would seem that Sir William A'Court did nol CONSPIRACY,— Late on Tuesday night Thtitnas W. Bayly, of the Gcrrard's Hall Tavern, Basiug- lane, and John Thatcher, innkeeper, of Worth, in Sussex, were convicted before Mr. Common Sergeant, at the Old Bailey, of a conspiracy to defraud Ibe creditors of Bayly, by conveying away his property in contemplation of bankruptcy. In the Court of Common Pleas, Dublin, on Thursday, in an action, " Cuthbertu. Brown, fur deceit in recommending a'uife /" a verdict was returned for the plaintiff, damages £ 800. It was proved that the wife imposed upon the plaintiff was the sister iu- law of the defendant, by whom she was pregnant al the lime of the marriage. ~ POSTSCRIPT. I. OMHW, Monday JViglil, July 7, 1823. THE REVENUE,— An official statement of THE produce of the Revenue for the Quarter ended_ the 5th instant has heen published. The income of the Quarter ended 011 the 5th. of July, 1822, was £ 12,471,000 ; and that of the Quarter ended 011 the 5th of July, 18i3, £ 11", 955,100, being £ 516,000 less than last year. There has, however, been a re- duction of taxes to the amount of seven millions annually, or £ 1,7.50,000 per quarter, since the former period, so that, in reality, the income of the present Quarter exceeds that of the corresponding Quarter ol last year by more than one million,— The Charge on the Consolidated Fund amounted, II the Quarter ended 5th July, 1822, to,£ 18,456,910, and the Income being only £ 12,471,451, there was of course a deficiency of above £ 085,000. The charge in the Quarter ended the 5th Julv, 1823, was £ 10,335,000, and the Income £ 11,955,01) 0, leaving a Surplus of Income beyond the Charge of £ 1,020,000.— This, statement, as also the general financial one ol' the Chancellor of the Exchequer ( see Ut puge), must be highly cheering to the country. not He was We have received advices from Cadiz lo the 25th nit. The following is the information they bring : The French naval force employed against Spain consists of two squadrons. One cruizes iu the hay of Biscay, under Rear- Admiral Rotours ; the other is in tin- Mediterranean. A French frigate, with a flag of trace-, was lying at anchor in Cadiz bay ; and two French line of- battle ships, two fiigates and 1 sloop of war, were maintaining a rigorous block- ade of the port. The King was still at Cadiz. Ou his first arrival there, the Custom. house not being leady for his re- ception, his Majesty, and the Queen proceeded to the house of Don Luis Gargollo ; their Royal High- nesses the Infant Don Carlos, with bis family, to that of Don Joaquin Ulibarri ; the Infant Don Francisco de Paula, with his family, lo that of Don Carlos'Urriiohi; and the Princess de la Beira, to thai of tin- Marquis del Pedroso. I, t appears that the greatest excesses were coin- milted at Seville after the departure of ibe King. Among llie property destroyed and plundered bv Ibe mob, were the archives of the Cortes, and the lug- gage belonging to the QueeiK The number of lives lost was variously reported : some confining it to two hundred, and others extending it to twelve hundred. On the 14tb nil. the Revenue troops, ( Resgnardo Miliiar) of . Malaga, about a hundred strong, with their Officers at their bend, seized their arms, and ttempied to plunder and commit oilier excesses : but, foituuately, the Regulars and Militia attacked ( hem, in time secured them, and restored tran- quillity. Two of ihe ring- leaders were afterwards ied bv a Court Martial, and sentenced lo be shot the next morning.. Others were expected to share the same fate. The French were daily expected at Malaga, and it having been decided that defence would tie lifeless, the few troops in town had been ordered to march to Algesiras, PRICE OE FUNDS AT THE CLOSE. Bank § tock Red. 3 per Cts. 8I-| 3 per Ct. Cons. 80| Imperial 3 per Cts. — 3.^ per Cents. 94 4 per Cent. Cons. 9Pg New 4 per Cents. 9H| Long Ann. 20| India Stock 2502 India Bonds 48 Ex. Bills (£ 1000) 20 28 Cons, for Ace. 82$ DIED. , On Wednesday, the 25th ult. at his seat, touth Hall, in the county of Louth, iu the6Cth year of his age, the Right Hon. Thomas Baron of Louth. His Lordship was lineal representative of the elder branch of the House of Plunkett, to which belong the three Peerages of FingaU, Dunsany, and Louth. This lamented Nobleman was gifted with a frank- ness and vivacity of heart, and a good- humoured pleasantry that rendered liim the life of society. Warmly attached to the laud of his ancestors, he constantly resided upon his folates, observing the most liberal hospitality, andiispfiising Justice and Charity with an even and bountiful band among his poorer neighbours ; who, in an immense multi- tude, thronging, to his Funeral, forcibly removed the remains of their benefactor from the hearse, and, as a last tribute of their iety imd- fespect, bore them 011 their shoulders in solemn sadness to the tomb-— hereby presenting, in a distracted country, a memorable example of the happy influence of a generous kind- hearted Nobleman upon a faithful aud grateful Peasantry.— His Lordship is succeeded iu his title and estates by his eldest sou ( a minor), Thomas, now the tenth Lord Louth. On the lst- instant, in this town, after an illness of a few days, Admiral George Bowen, in the 76th year of his age.— His remains were deposited, on Monday last, in the burying grouud attached to the New Church of St. Chad. On the 20th ult. at Whitchurch, ill her 44th year, Mrs. Churton, wife of Mr. Churton, auctioneer, of that place. On Friday last, at l. eaton, near Wellington, Mrs. Stariier, in the 65t. li year of her age. Of this truly good woman it may be justly said, she was one of the most affectionate of mothers, a t'riie and sincere, friend, and a thoroughly devout Christian. Acts of piety, charity, and benevolence were her daily practice. Her loss will be long felt, and regretted by lier family and friends, and by none more deservedly than by her very poor neighbours.. On Saturday," the 5th i'nst, in " ber eleventh year, Sarah Elizabeth, fourth daughter of Mr. John J ones, wine merchant, Clareinont- street, in this town. At Altringham, Cheshire, in the 8th year of his age, Walter, third soa of 1). J. Nicholls, Esq. of that place, and of Bryncamisior, Montgomeryshire. On the 26tli nit. Mr. Edward Mori- is, ofShelvock, in this. county ; whose loss w ill be long and severely felt by an extensive circle of friends and acquaint- ance, to whom he was endeared ' by a series of the most kindly and beneficent actions. On Monday last, much respected, in the 23d year of his age, Mr. John Hanlev, glazier, of this town. Ou Saturday last, iu bis" 52a year, Mr. Richard Bull, butcher, of this town ; a truly honest man. Last week, Mr. Davies, saddler, of Raven Street, iu this town. On Wednesday, aged 24, Mr. Jobs Edwards, of Bronygarth. On' the 27th ult. at Much Wenlockv aged 22, Mary, only daughter of Mr. John Richards, cabinet- maker: her amiable disposition entitled her to the respect of all who knew her. Lately, at Bridgnorth, at an advanced age, Benjamin Haslewood, Esq. Also, at Bridgnorth, much lamented, Mrs. Talbot, wife of Thomas F. Talbot, Esq. of that place. At Mose, near Bridgnorth, at an advanced age, Mrs. Clare. Visiting Clergyman this week at Ihe Infirmary, the Rev. Humphrey Saudford :— House- Visitors, Sir John Belton and Mr. Richard Williamson. Oil Sunday and Monday last, the Annual Meetings of the Weslevan Missiotiary Soefetv were held in St. John's Chapel, in this town.— The Meet- ing was addressed on Monday by Dr. Tuft, the Rev. Mr. Squance from Ceylon, and several other Min- isters and Friends.— The attendance was by far more numerous than 011 any former occasion; and the christian sympathy excited for the perishing Heathen was evinced by the very liberal contribution of nearly £ 40. SHROPSHIRE General Agricultural Society. it • mean to wait the arrival of the French preparing lo leave Seville for Gibraltar. The latest accounts from Madrid represent the movements of the French army as somewhat embarrassed for want of money. Thirty five millions sterling, it is said, having heen advanced by the French G ivernmcut. Letters have been received from Rio Janeiro, dated to ihe ftlli of May. By these, it appears that the Imperial Brazilian Parliament had commenced its first sitting, the Emperor having opened the Session in person with a Speech from the Throne. Advices have been received of the death of Ihe Chief Justice of Bengal, the late Mr. Serjeant Blosset t. Mathews, the comedian, has reached town from his American trip. An anonymous subscription of £ 5000 for the Spanish cause was left at Ihe banking- house of Smith, Payne, and Smith, this morning; and it was ( he subject of much conversation 011 the Royal Exchange. It is supposed to have been presented by the lady of an eminent banker of great wealth deceased. As a measure of finance, the " Spanish Fete" at Covent Garden Theatre, last night, could not have been very productive : but, being divested of its political character, few public balls could have given such general satisfaction. NEW INSOLVENT BILL.— We have already given an abstract of this Bill. The most im- portant alteration in the law is, that it subjects the prisoner who does not prove his insolvency to have arisen from misfortune, to be remanded for 18 months, unless thrce. fourths of his creditors, iu number and value, consent to his discharge. The bill introduced to Parliament hy Colonel Wood, to amend Ihe Laws of Settlement, is printed for distribution. The substance may be briefly stated : Poor persons are not lo be removed from any parish or township ( by reason of their being chargeable or unable to maintain themselves) after the ist of August, 1824, if 15 years resident; after the Ist of August, 1825, if 14 years resident; and go on, deducting a year annually from the time of residence, so that after the lsi of August, 1838, one year's residence will domicile the pauper, and prevent his removal. Reduction of County Expense.— The follow- ing statement is copied from a return recently made to the House of Commons, by the Treasurer of the county of Lancaster, ' of the sums paid 011 account of vagrants in each year, ending Dec. 31, " for the apprehension. and conveyance of such vagrants as were directed to be sent under passes to Ireland: RELANO.— Desperate Attach on the Police, andseveral Persons killed .— On Wednesday morning ( 2d inst.), at a very early hour, one of those daring violations of the law so peculiar to the lower orders of this distracted country, attended with the loss of several lives, occurred in the parish ofCastlehaven, within three miles of Skibbereen, in the West of this eounty. The facts, which we have from very competent authority, are as follow :— The Rector of the parish, the* Rev. R. Morritt, finding it impos. sible to obtain his tithes ( there being three years due, and in the last year having experienced much opposition in obtaining them), he vvas determined to submit his case to the bench of Magistrates assembled in Petty Session, from whom be received a warrant of distress, which was entrusted to Ins Proctor, who, with five other men, were appointed Special Constables to execute it on the parties ; aud for the more effectual preservation of the peace, 1 a party of the Police, consisting of Lieut. Hawkshaw, four mounted and seven dismounted, stationed at Skibbereen, were ordered to assist. Accordingly they proceeded to the ground, where they seized some cattle, which the country- people, who as- sembled in great numbers, resisted, with showers of stones, when a dreadful scene ensued. The Police and Constables were obliged, in their own defence, having given up the idea of the cattle, to keep up a constant fire, which was as determinedly resisferl by the country people with vollies of stones, which were kept up with such detei inination on their part, that the Police and Constables were obliged to retreat, leaving one of the Police named Bowen, and the Proctor named Driscoll, killed, and sereral of the party were wounded. The country people bad two' shot* dead, and ten or twelve wounded; five are reported to be danger- ously so. Such was the rapidity of the retreat, that Lieut. Huwkshaw lost his cap, which was knocked oft* by a stone. On the account reaching Skibberreen, Capt. Baldwin, a Magistrate, with a party' of the Rifle Brigade and such of the Police as were able, hastened to the place, hut we have not heard of any persons being taken. The ferocity of the country people was exhibited in a most disgraceful manner, having wedged a stone into the dead Policeman's mouth, which they forced in with another!! Letters were received iu town from the Magistrates requiring the attendance of a Coroner, to hold an inquest, which was appointed for this ( lay, when we have no doubt from the spirit & intelligence of the Magistrates of that part, of the County, that a strict investigation of this distressing affair will take place. On the intelligence of the affray having reached this city, Mr. Morritt, who had arrived only a day or two before, returned with all possible speed. We cannot close this article, without adverting to the system pursued to. wards the Clergymen of the Established Church, in the collection of their tithes. In some places the. disinclination to pay them is such, that the lower orders have bound themselves by oath to resist; and we have been informed, that tiie parish of Castle- haven forms a striking, and we are sorry to say a lamentable example of the truth of our remarks Cork Cons'itution. 1817 1818... 1819. .£ 37- 22 18 6 . .. 3064 12 11 , .. 4093 12 4 1820 1821. 1822. 5851 5 7 1759 0 1 751 II 10 This comparatively great reduction has resulted from the Act ' l and 2 Geo. 4. chap. 64. ( promoted by George C. hetwyiid, Esq ) which took effect from lstSept.° lS2I, and abolished vagrant passes ( except under certain circumstances), and reduced the re- wards for apprehending- vagrants from the maxi- mum of ten shillings and the minimum of five .-. billings per head, leaving it discretionary wi^ li the Justice to order not exceeding five shillings per head. The payment of rewards was also by that Act transferred from the county to the respective parishes, thereby bringing it more immediately under parochial cognisance and the protecting con- trol of the Magistrates. SHREWSBURY. WEDNESDAY. JU LY 9, 1823. MARRIED. On the 3d instant, at Wem, by the Rev. E. T Steward, Rector of that place, Mr. John Lee, solicitor, Whitchurch-* to Miss Lawrence, of Weni. Yesterday, at St. Mary's, Mr. C. Mickleburgh, of Crauinere Cottage, to Sarah, second daughter of Mr. Bowen, of this town. Oil Thursday last, at Oswestry, by the Rev. J W. Bourke, Mr. J. Dickiu, of Cefuywern, to Priscilla, youngest daughter of the late John Povey, Esq. o' Derwen- y- pandy. Lately, at St. Peter's Church, Chester, Mr. John Whitfield, of Darleston, to Miss Baxter, of Lee Brockhmst. O11 the 30th ult. at Lydbury North, by the Rev J. B. Bright, Mr. John Goiig- h, of Bishop's Castle, to Miss Edwards, of Brdckton. Same day, at Bishop's Castle, by the Rev. J. D Lewis, Mr. Edward Minton, plumber and glazier. Of Knighton, to Miss Lloyd. Same day, at St. Martin's, by the Rev. J. W, Boiirke, Mr. Thomas Nicholas, ofSelattyn, iu this county, to Miss Sarah Jones, of The Vrou. On'the 29t. h alt. at St. Julian's, Mr. Thorn Henney, tea- dealer, to Miss jane Roberts, both of this town O11 the 23d ult. at Liverpool, Mr. Thomas Courts, officer of excise, Whitchurch, to Ann, youngest daughter of Mr. VV. Davies, late supervisor of the same place. On the 27th nit. at Westbury, Mr. John Jon? s, of Siiailbeach, to Miss Mary Garbett, of Pontesbury, iu this county. Yesterday, the Members held their Fourteenth Annual Meeting for the exhibition of Stock and the distribution of Premiums, at the Lion I1111, in this town; and the well- wishers to the prosperity of the Society would perceive with regret the very great falling off there was in the quantity of stock exhibited for premiums, as also in the extra stock, arising in some measure, perhaps, from the very unfavourable state of the weather, hut principally, we have reason to think, from a doubt in the minds of some as to its general utility, and from the ex- treme depression which for the late few years has taken place, in the price of all sorts of Agricultural 5roduce, which has damped the spirits and para- ysed the efforts of many of those who, at the com- mencement of the Society, exerted themselves ardently for every thing which tliey thought would tend to the benefit of the agriculturist.— The quality of the stock shewn for premiums was, how ever, very good. The only extra stock were three Southdown wethers and two yearling rains, belong- ing to Mr. Timothy Bluck, which were considered equal, if not superior to any thing ever seen upon the ground.— They were from the same flock as those which gained the premiums ; also a pair of kyloes, or pure West Highland cows, belonging to Dr. Johnson, and of His Grace the Duke of Argyle's breed, which have been depastured for the last twenty months 011 the Doctor's Long Mountain Farm,* and it is presumed that their present state of flesh shews how eminently they are calculated for cold and mountainous situations, where they are superior to other breeds for quick fattening-: this pair bad during the winter some oat- straw and a little coarse hay. When the Judges of the show ( Mr. Matthew Jones and Mr. George Farmer) had finished their examination of the stock, the com, pany returned to the Lion Inn, and elected Pantou Corbett, Esq. M. P. President, John Bather, Esq. Vice President,- and three new members of the Committee for the next year.— The Report . of^ he Committee was then reful'; immediately After winch the company, which, owing- to the canseabove- men- tioued, we " regret to say, vvas much Smaller than usual, sat down ( at three o'clock) to a bountiful and most excellent dinner, provided by Mrs. Tompkins in her usual tasteful style.— The cloth having been drawn, the following toasts were drank : — The King- The Royal Family- Duke of York and the Army— Lord Ili'll; 3 times3— The President ( W. W. Whi'tmore, Esq. M. P.); 3 times 3. Mr. Whitmore, in returning thanks, expressed bis gratification at the very handsome manner in which they had drank his good health, and said, it would always give him the greatest satisfaction to have it in his power to do any thing calculated to promote the welfare of Agriculture generally, or that would tend to the comfort and satisfaction of the Society. He lamented the thin attendance at the meeting, which he considered to be the thinnest that had occurred since the establishment of the Society, but knew not to what cause to attribute it— in some measure it might, he thought, be attributed to the weather, but more so to the absence of those gentle- men in whom the Society originated, and by whose attendance it continued, being absent front the county ; aud, after explaining the cause of Lord Bradford's absence, said, be feared it was too obvious that a certain feeling existed among maiiy of them, that the good which was to be obtained by the Institution had heen already obtained, and that its continuance was not likely to be for the interests of the Agriculturists of Shropshire or of Agriculture in general. There might be difference of opinion upon the subject, but for himself lie thought that, if it was desirable the meeting should be discontinued, they ought to come to a general understanding-; aud whether they should determine upon its being- continued or discontinued, it ought to be done in such a manner as would be intelligible to all : if it was to be discontinued, it should he done hy a vote of the Society, and not be suffered to dwindle away without notice thereof being given. He not only deplored the absence of several members who were active in its original formation, but lie had also to lament that the show in the field was lamentably deficient; aud said that there evidently appeared a disinclination to send stock, and an apathy that, if continued, must evidently put an end to the Society — for if stock was not sent, the meeting must fall to the ground. Impressed deeply with these frelings, the Committee and himself were of opinion that a general meeting of the Society should he convened, to take the sense of the Subscribers whether the meetings of the Society should be continued, or an * Dr. Johnson lias, we are. informed, ou the same farm, a few of the Ayrshire ( or Dunlop) dairy cattle, and some, pure Cheviot sheep, from the flocks of Messrs. Robson and Scott, of Carter Fe| l, in the neighbourhood of Jedburgh, which are con- sidered by some superior to Southdown for high situations. end be put. to it altogether. If such general meet- ing should determine upon its continuance, the Society would receive fresh life and vigour from the discussion that would then take place, and would then go 011 with that degree of energy and that zeal without which no goodcould arise to the Society. The Committee had, therefore, commis- sioned him to put a resolution, which he then proposed,. to the meeting as follows : — " Resolved— That a Special General Meeting of the Society be convened, to be held at the Lion Inn, in Shrewsbury, on Thursday in the Hunt Week, at 12 o'clock, to consider, the propriety of entirely dissolving the Society, or of supporting it with greater spirit arid effect." J. BATHER, Esq. seconded the motion, and in doing so observed that last year the Society had met in a season of gloom and depression seldom equalled, but that this day they had met under happier prospects— at a time when a man who invested capital in agriculture could better know what he was doing, and with greater certainty calculate what would be his gains. He coincided with the opinion of the mover, that it would be better to decide at once that the Society should be dissolved than suffer it to dwindle away ; but thought that the country gentlemen of Shropshire, he meant gentlemen of a middling degree, and the practical agriculturists, after being drawn into the Society by the leading gentlemen of the County who originated it, had a right to know from them why the Society should be given up, and hear them boldly say so in person. The gentlemen who originated it ought not to withdraw in silence from the Society, and leave the younger members who did not do so to strangle that which they had 110 hand in begetting.— They ought tocome forward and state manfully why it should be, discontinued ; for from the state of the funds, it appeared that they had if I11 their power to do any thing for the nterest of farming, which might be thought better than what had hitherto been adopted. Having withdrawn the premium for the best cultivated farm, they could now afford to give larger premiums for the exhibition of stock : lie for one should be happy to hear the opinion of practical farmers upon the subject, but if it was intended that the Society should be supported, lie hoped that they would support it like men.— The pursuit of agriculture was now in some measure becoming a liberal pro- fession : it afforded amusement to the gentleman, was profitable to the capitalist, and a livelihood to those persons. who were engaged in it; and whilst the manufacturer Was flourishing-, and taxes de- creasing, and a greater degree of comfort and happiness was spreading throughout the Country, the prospect must be melancholy indeed if the landed interest should not partake of the general improvement. He, therefore, hoped and most earnestly pressed upon the practical agriculturists that they would come to the meeting 111 the Hunt week, w'hen the aristocracy would be present, pre pared to devise every means forthe furtherance of the Agricultural Interest, to discuss the question pro- posed in a manner which every important question ought to be discussed, and to let it be decided openly and manfully. Lord HILL, in stating the reasons which pre- vented the Earl of Bridgewater from attending, read an extract from a letter he bod received from him, in which the noble Earl said, that when dis- tress existed among the agriculturists as it now did, bethought it was bis duty, & the duty of every per- son of property, to give tliem every encouragement in his power. He then proposed the health of the Earl of Bridgewater, which was drank with three times three.— The President here read a statement of the Noble Earl's flock, whose. shepher. d, in con- sequence of liis stock being out of the county, could not be a candidate for the premium. By this statement it appeared that from 436 ewes put to the ram, 567 lambs were produced*, of which 561 were reared.— 1' The Successful Candidates ;" 3 times 3. The PRESIDENT, in rising lo propose " Prosperity to Agriculture," stated that it was proper they should come lo a right knowledge of the sjtuation- tliey were placed in— of the distressing period tbev had passed through— and the prospect that was before them He recalled to their attention the observations lie had made last year as to ihe then low price of grain not continuing for any length of time,, and noticed the advance in price that had taken place since April, and considered it important that they- should investigate privately the causes that producerlthese effects, iu order to serve as a beacon lo guide them through the difficult period which the Agricultural Interest had yet to pass. His own opinion he de- clared to be that the price of corn bad not yet reached its maximum, and this opinion was formed on the grounds that there never was a period, except in one of scarcity, in which Ibe stock of corn was lower than it was at the present moment. There never was a perioil when there was less speculation, nor did he ever know a time when there was less corn held in the fanners' bands than at present, lie then staled that be bad always bad an impression upon his mind, that we should be obliged to have recourse to an import of foreign corn before the next harvest, and this ou the ground that be did not find an'average year of corn sufficient for the consump- tion of the country. This he did not state with confidence, but be could with confidence assert, that ill a year in which the crop was under an average one, the country conld not do wifhout foreign corn. Should there he no import of it this year, the con- sumption of our com would reduce the stock in hand so low as to lead to the necessity of A larger importation in the next. He then alluded ( 0 the existing law as to the import of foreign corn, and the quantity now in the warehouses, and stated that all corn under bond, that bad been imported previous to May twelvemonths, would be allowed to come into the market duty- free, whenever the average price amounted to 70s. per quarter • that quantity, however, he did not consider as more than 600,000 quarters. With respect to the prospect for next year, be thought, judging from the stock in band, and the present appearance of the crops, that the average price would lie high ; but tire distresses of the farmers, and the demands that would be made upon them as soon as they bad any funds to pay with, would force the grain now growing into the market immediately after harvest; He made these observations in the hope that the lauded proprietors would bear with the farmers so as to enable them lo hold back their corn, and endeavour to ascertain the extent of the crop before tbev were forced into the market: for he certainly thought the prices would be high for perhaps one, two, or even three years : at the same time be warned them from sup- posing when prices were high that they would long continue so; and the higher the prices to which corn should reach, the lower and the more certainly would it fall, lie then alluded to the very groiit distress the agricultural interest had recently suffered, and stated, as his opinion, that they would have to go through a similar feeling of distress, unless some means were taken to prevent it; the present sys- tem beings ill his opinion, pregnant with ruiu to agriculturists. Capitalists he thought might stand it, the landed proprietors also may, but the great bulk of the persons employed in Agriculture cer- tainly could not. After which be shortly concluded by proposing—" Prosperity to the Agricultural Interest." Sir'John Hill; 3 times 3— The Vice President, Panton Corbett, Esq ; 3tinies3- The Members for the County ; 3 times 3— The Vice- President elect, John Bather, Esq.; 3 times 3. Mr. Bather shortly returned thanks, aud stated his opinion to be, that the Society and others of the same de-. scription, had done good, and would continue to do more.— The Members for Wenlock— The Secretary, Wm. Eg- erton Jeffreys, Esq.— The Judges of the Show— Mr. Sutton — Mr. Childe, of Kinlet— Lord Bradford— Our next merry Meetin. Among the company present nt the field and at dinner were— the President ( W. Wolryche Whit- more, Esq. M. P.), the Vice- President ( Panton Corbett, Esq. M. P.), Lord Hill, Rowland Hill, F^ sq. M. P. W. L. Childe, Esq. M. P. E. Cludde, Esq. J. Sutton, Esq. Gen. Lethbridge, Col. Gooch, J. Bather, Esq. Sir. T. Betton, Dr. Johnson, Mr. Ravenshaw, Mr. Lloyd ( Grove), Mr. Matthew Jones, Mr. G. Farmer, Mr. A. D. Jones, Mr. Bay- ley, Mr. J. Bluck, Mr. T. Bluck, Mr. S. Bluck, Mr. Blakeway ( Wootton), Mr. Browning, Mr. Playfair, Mr. Fox, Mr, Oatlev, Mr. Waters, Mr. W. Price, Mr. T. Price, Mr. White, jun. & c. & c. The evening was spent in the most cheerful and social manner; and it wa.; the opinion of several of the practical Agriculturists, that the information obtained from the conversation and discussion that took place this time was far superior to that of any previous meeting, and something like what an agricultural meeting ought to be. Just before the company broke up, the President and Mr. Bather earnestly exhorted the practical agricultural . mem- bers of the Society to make a point of attending the meeting in November, in order that the landed MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.— On Saturday was married, at St. Georg- e's Church, Hanover- Square, the Hon. Henry Laseelles, second son of the Earl and Countess of Harewood, to Lady Louisa Thy line, second daughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Bath. The nuptial ceremony vvas performed by the Hon. and Rev. John Thvnne ; after which, the Earl and Countess of Harewood gave a grand dejeuue at Harewood House, Hanover- Square, when the happy pair left town in an elegant new chariot with four horses and out- riders for Oakley Park, the seat of the Marquis of Tavistock, in Bedfordshire,. where they will pass the honey- moon. Another grand matrimonial alliance is expected to take place in a few days, between the Hon. Will inm Lascelles, third son of the Earl and Countess of Harewood, and the Hon. Miss Howard, daughter of Viscount and Viscountess Morpeth. SAVINGS BA NK.— In our third page may be seen au abstract account of the COUNTY OF SALOP SAVINGS BASH, from its commencement to the 20th of May last. It must be extremely gratifying to observe the facility with which the'most unexcep- tionable security ' can be obtained by the poorer classes of the community for their savings, and that such numbers have'availed themselves of it. We have the pleasure to find a surplus balance of £ 371. 5s. 4d. which, we are informed, the Directors have ordered to be given as a bonus amongst the Depositors, namely, threepence iu the pound to all who lodged their money previous to the 20th of May, 1820; and twopence in the pound to those who placed their money between the 20th May, 1820, and the 20th November, 1822. With regret w « learn, that some difficulty is found to procure two trustees or directors to attend the office on the day appointed for transacting the business ; but we trust, with confidence, that when so important a concern comes to he fully considered, and acted on, that this Comity and Town, which have always stood so pre- eminent for promoting the interest and welfare of the laborious and industrious part of society, will not be wanting, in furnishing its quota of persous, who, not. weary in well doing, will cheerfully come forward to share their turn, by devoting a portion of their time to so laudable, so useful, aud so beneficial a national establishment. We understand that six trustees or directors have, consented to attend gratuitously, for two months each, in the year; and that other trustees or directors have been applied to, to assist them in rotation, so that two persons should always be present at the board. The difficulty arises in fnr- nishing'these latter, as an hour an'd au half, ou a Saturday, breaks so much into the business of those who are in professions or trade. Perhaps, if these latter could be prevailed upon to give their attend- ance for only one month in the year each, a list of twelve persons from the town and neighbourhood will readily be found, who will cheerfully sacrifice such a proportion of their time, although attended with inconvenience, it is feared, much inconveni ence ( having iu view the fostering and promoting so desirable an undertaking), rather than permit the great object, which the charitable and humane have so considerately taken under protection, to fall or stumble, for want of some exertion, or of a right hand being stretched forth for its support. CAMBRIDGE.— On - Tuesday, Ihe 1st instant, being the Commencement Day, the following Masters of Arts were ( among many others) created — Robert Benson, Thomas Sheepshanks, Henry Law, James Loxdale, and Joseph Markham Parry. — On Monday, the 30th ult. William Gooch, of Clare Hall, was admitted to the degree of Bachelor in Civil Law. CAUTION TO BUTCHERS.— John Sparkes, of Nesscliffe, butcher, was yesterday fined in the mitigated penalty of 40s. for not having his skins inspected. Sir John Wroltesley, Bart, is the only gentleman who has yet publicly avowed himself a candidate for the representation of the county of Stafford, in the room of the late Sir John Boughey. All is bustle and expectation in the county, and every other subject is lost in the speculation of who is to be the new Member.— The friends of Sir John Wrottesley at Wolverhampton are actively exerting themselves in his favour ; and on the other hand, a deputation has been nominated at a meeting of freeholders held iu that town, lo wait upon Lord Franeia Gower,. soliciting him to offer himself. WANTED, a middle- a- ed Person, as GOVERNOR to the ELLESMERE HOUSE OF INDUSTRY. Application to be made at the Board Room, in the said House, on Tuesday the 15th Day of Jnly Instant, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. Ellesmere House of Industry, 7 th July, 1823. Shrewsbury Preparatory School for Young Gentlemen. MRS. DAVIES begs Leave to ac- quaint her Friends and the Public, that her SCHOOL will be re- opened after the present Recess, on Tuesday, the 22d Instant. College Hill, July 8Ih. Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, ST. JULIAN'S FRIARS, SHREWSBURY. RS. JOSEPHWHITFORD very gratefully tenders her Acknowledgments to the Parents and Guardians of those youug Ladies with whose Education she has heen entrusted and begs respectfully to acquaint them and ' those Friends who may honour her with their future Patronage, that, for the greater Advantage of an open and airy Situation, she has REMOVED to the House lately occupied by Dr. Jenkins, ST. JULIAN'S FRIARS, and presumes to hope, by unre- mitting Assiduity and zealous Attention to her Pupils, to merit a Continuance of that Patronage with which she has been so greatly honoured. School re- opens on Monday, the 14th Instant. WALES. proprietors, and those who originated the formation of this Society, might not only know the opinion of practical men upon the utility of such meetings when properly managed, but also have an oppor- tunity, if they thought the Society had better be discontinued, of stating, boldly and manfully, their reasons why they had come to such a conclusion MARRIED., On tlie 1st inst. Mr. Teagtie, hair- dresser, to Miss Turner, both of Knighton. At Wrexham, Mr. Mosedaie, to Miss Rodenhurst both of that town. At Blethvangh, Radnorshire, Mr. Riqhar Bryan, of Presteigne, to Margaret, second daughte of W. Bryan, Esq. DIED. Oil the 25th ult. aged 28, Catherine, daughter of the Rev. Maurice Anwy!, Vicar of Llaugerrig, Montgomeryshire. On the 27th ult. at Plas Issa, near Mold, Mrs Siduey Green, universally beloved. A few year ago, Mrs. Green succeeded, in right of a female ancestor, to a moiety of tli£ Pentir Estates in the counties of Carnarvon and Anglesea, which un- expected addition of fortune she respectably and benevolently disbursed. On the 21st ult. at Ruthin, after a long and sever illness, Mrs. Grace Saunders, aged 71. On the 1st inst. Sarah, daughter of Richard Kirk, Esq. of Gwersyllt Hill, near Wrexham. Whitehall, Way 30, 1S23.— The King has been pleased to grant to Wiifjam Parry Jones Parry, a Captain in the 48th or Northamptonshire Regi ment of Foot, his Royal license a> ld authority, that he and his issue may, in compliance with clause contained in the last will and les. tafHent of his kinswoman Sarah Yale, late of Plas yn Yale, in the county of Denbigh, spinster, deceased, take and use the surname of Yale only, and also bear the arms of Yale only, MILFORD, JULY 1.— Accident by two Steam Vessels running on hoard each other.— On Saturday morning, between one and two o'clock, put in here with passengers, the Hibernia Steam Packet, from Bristol, bound to Dublin. It appears that at half past ten the preceding night, when 3 miles off this harbour, she fell in with the St. Patrick Steam Packet, 011 her passage from Dublin to Bristol both vessels are of the largest class, having en gines of 1.40- hprse power each, and were going at the rate of ten miles per hour, when unfortunately in attempting to come within hail, the St. Patrick's bow is stated to have run against the starboard quarter opposite the main- mast, of the Hibernia, and carried away bulwarks, stautions, shear plank am' top timbers nearly to the water's edge. The con tact was so tremendously sudden and unexpected, that Mr. Thomas R. Swap, a passenger, travelling for thefirm of Messrs. M. Deacon, Sous, and EHIS, No. 3, Cateaton- street, London, who was sitting 011 the Hibernia's deck, in a chair abreast the poop, had not time to get out of the way, and he was crushed to death between the cutwater of tile St, Patrick and poop of the former; a seaman was at the same time much injured in the neck hy one of the iron stays.— A Coroner's inquest was held 011 the body of the unfortunate young man, who delivered a verdict of Accidental Death.— It appears that he was a pious character, and a member of the Wes- leyan connection. His mortal and mangled remains were interred iuStaynton church- yard, 011 Sunday evening, and were attended to tiie church ( about two miles from hence) by a great number of the most respectable inhabitants. T'lie accession of company to Aberystwith has already been very considerable, and every day brings fresh arrivals. The improvements which have, within the last two years, been made in every thing which can tend to the convenience or comfort of those who visit this delightful bathing place, are highly creditable to the inhabitants, and can- not fail to be duly appreciated by all who wit- ness them. NORTH WALES CIRCUIT. JONATHAN RAINE, Esq. and WM. KENRICK, Esq. Merionethshire— Tuesday, August. 5, at Dolg- eliy. Carnarvonshire— Monday, Aug. 11, at Carnarvon. Anglesey— Saturday, August 16, at Beaumaris. SOUTH'WALES CIRCUIT. WILLIAM WINGFIEI. D, Esq. Chief Justice, and ROBERT M. CASBERD, Esq, Radnorshire— Monday, August II, at Presteigne. It'pconshhe— Saturday, August 16, at Brecon. Glamorganshire— Saturday, Aug. 23, at Cardiff'. CARMARTHEN CIRCUIT. SAMUEL HEYWOOD, Esq. Serjeant at Law, aud JOHN BALGDY, Esq. Carmarthen— Monday, August 18. Haverfordwest— Saturday, August 23. Cardigan— Friday, August 29. llanicood Seminary. YOUNG Ladies genteellv Boarded and Instructed, by Mrs. CROSS, in English Grammar, Writing and Arithmetic, History, Geo- graphy, and Needle- Work, for Sixteeu Guineas per Annum for Pupils under Seven Years of Age • Eighteen Guineas per Annum exceeding it, ' No Entrance. The School will re- open July22d. Castle Buildings, Oswestry. RS. D AVI EsCsC H O O L re- opens oil Tuesday, the 22d Instant. July 9thy 18- 23. WIIEXHAM. MRS. CORLET'S SCHOOL win re- open 011 the 23d Instant. July 3d, 1823. CASTLE STREET*, SHREWSBURY. JULY 7th, 1823. DPARKES respectfully informs his • Friends and the Public, that his SCHOOL will open again 011 Monday, the 21st Instant. The Grammar School, Wem, WILL be opened again 011 Monday, the 28fh of July, 1823; the Rev. FRANCIS SALT, A. B. Head- Master. HIGH ERCALL SCHOOL. WILDING and SON respectfully inform their Friends, that their SCHOOL will open again on Monday, the 21st Instant. J. WESTBURY. JULY 2, 1823. JMEREDITH respectfully acquaints • his Friends, that bis SCHOOL will re- opea 011 Monday, the 21st Instant. MONTFORD SCHOOL. ESS RS. C A RT W RIGIIT respect- fully inform their Friends, that the abovo School will re- open 011 Monday, the 21st Instaut. July l. lhy 1823. MARKET HERALD. SHREWSBURY. In onr Market, 011 Saturday last, the price of Hide » was 4d. per lb.— Calf Skins 5d— Tallow 3d Wheat 9 8.2) 65 The Quarter of Barley 5 0 I _ >- 33 8 Oats 6 0( 2 26 11' Peas 0 0^ jfJ 00 t. jot- V leightV H ft-' Bn 0 J Qi btWinches- sliels, 256 Quarts. CORN EXCHANGE, JULY 7. There were considerable arrivals of Grain and Flour last week and this morning. The fresh arrivals though only moderate in quantity, are more than adequate to the present . demand. Prime parcels of Wheat obtain last Monday's prices, but all other kinds sell very heavily, aud less terms are submitted to, in order to effect salus. Barley remains without variation. In Beans there is very little trade at present. There are hut few Peas at market, and scarcely any demand for them. Oais find sale at the rales of this day se'nnight; but business cannot be transacted to any great extent. Flour sells heavily. Current Price of Grain per Quarter, as under • Wheat 38s to 63s 1 White Peas 32s to 34s very Barley Malt.. 30s to 35s 54s to 58s I Beans.. Oats 30s lo 34s 25s to 27s Fine Flour 50s to 60s per sack ; Seconds 45s io 50s SMITHFIELD ( per st. of m. sinking offal J. Beef,... 3s 8d lo 4s 4d I Veal 3s 4d to 4s 4d Mutton 3s 6d to 4s 2d | Pork 3s ( Id to 4s 2d! Lamb 4s 4d to 5s Od FAIRS TO BE HOLDEN. July 14, Welshpool, Corwen, Cougleton, New- castle— 15, St. Asaph— 17, Llanidloes — 18, Den- bigh, Huntington, Tenbury- 19, Newmarket. At our Fair yesterday there was an abundant supply of Sheep, but very few buyers : the prices were from 4fd. to 5< J. per lb. At Stretton Fair, on Thursday last, there was a good supply of Wool. Sales, however, were but dull consequently a considerable quantity re- mained until the following day.— Fine Wool sold from 17s. to 20s.; Common Wool 12s 6d. to 14s. CHESTER FAIR.—[ From the Chester Courant.~] - r- Our Midsummer fair, one of the greatest marts kiiown in this kingdom, for live stock and home manufactures, commenced on Saturday. Of horses there was an unusually large shew, a larg- e portion of which were of a superior kind ; the best fetched good prices, but of inferior sorts, the price was ex- tremely low, and little in demand. The shew of horned cattle was also respectable, the sale of which was brisk, at an advanced price. Pigs too, were plentiful and sold freely at a belter rate than for some time past. Upon'the whole, it is very obvious that stock of every kind is greatly improved. The fair having but just commenced, it is imposible for us to speak with any accuracy of the prices of goods generally : however, the halls, rows, and fair shops are most plentifully supplied. Yorkshire cloths, Manchester heavy goods, Scotch muslins, Maccles- field silks, worsted goods, Sheffield and Birmingham wares, with all kinds of toys and trinkets, present an inviting spectacle to our wholesale and retail dealers of the principality and the neighbouring districts. From the well known briskness of manufactures generally, an advance in price is confidently calcu- lated upon. We shall report accurately in our next. - t*- Hops are considerably advanced, hut as there yet remains a chance of the bines recovering- from the unhealthy state in which they are at present, the prices are speculative, though sales are effected as under : Last year's growth ( fine from 84s. to 100s. — —. tt. ( middling) from 65s. to SOs. Yearlings 60s. to SOs. 1819 and 1820 40s. to 50s. The duty within the last t^ n days has fallen from £ 85,000 to £ 65,000. In the Insolvent Debtors' Court, Old Bailey, on the 27th ult. thfe discharge of Abraham Murcott, late of Harbury, and foimerly of Warwick and Market Harbro*, grocer, was opposed on behalf of a creditor residing io Warwick. The case was considered of much interest, and occupied the attention of the Court several bours. The Chief Commissioner, in pronouncing judgment, observed that a clearer case of making away with property he had seldom witnessed ; all had been flittered away at a time when the petitioner was evideutly contemplating the benefit of the act.— The sentence was, that the insolvent be remanded for eighteen months, and during such period, be confined within the walls of the prison, and deprived of its rules and privileges, This Day is published, Price Is. ST. PAUL'S VIEWS OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY considered, in A SERMON, Preached in the Parish Church of St. Chad, Shrewsbury, on the 12th of June, 1823, at the Visitation ' of the Venerable HUGH OWES, M. A. Archdeacon of Salop, iu the Diocese of Lichfield and Coventry, published at the Request of the Archdeacon and Clergy. BY THE REV. EDWARD BATHER, M. A. Vicar of Meole Brace. Shrewsbury: Printed and Sold by W. EDDOVVES ; Sold also by the different Booksellers in the County; and by Long- inan, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster Row, London. A. NURSE. WANTED, in a Gentleman's Family, a respectable Young Person as NURSE, between twenty and thirty Years of Age, who icrfectly understands the Management of Children. * fone need apply whose Character cannot bear the strictest Enquiry.— Apply to Mrs. DAVIES, Confec- tioner,- Market Place, Shrewsbury. Defective Utterance, DeufSr Dumb, and Cases of Amentia. rri E. JONES respectfully informs the 1 • Public, that he is REMOVED to a spaoious House in the SCHOOL LANE, and has Accommoda- tion for a limited Number of Children afflicted with Defective Utterance from Imperfections ot the Organs of Speech, & c. and Deaf and Dumb Children, who will be treated with the greatest Care and Attention, and instructed in every At- tainment adapted to their Sex and Circumstances. N. B. Cases of Amentia and Imperfect Develope- inent of the Faculties treated with Delicacy. School Lane, 1th July, 1823. Reduced, Rales of Carriage. T. & M. PICKFORD & CO. RESPECTFULLY inform their Friends and the Trade in general of SALOP and NORTH WAJ. ES, that they have REDUCED their RATES nf CARRIAGE to and from LONDON and SBBEWSBUTTV. ' , „. Goods are forwarded from S. TOMBS S Ware- house, Welsh Bridge. SHREWSBURY, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, to WOLVERHAMP- TON, aiid from thence by their Fly Boats direct to London and tbe intermediate Wharfs. Arrive from London every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. . Goods received in London, at their Warehouse, Castle Inn, Wood Street, Cheapside, or at their Wharfs, Regent's Canal Basin, City Road. JOHN JULES, MILLER, RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends, that, having relinquished his Situation with Mr. James Hiles, of the Abbey Mills, he has taken and entered upon ERCALL MILLS, where he solicits the Favours of his Friends, and will endea- vour to merit their Support. July 8, 1823. TEA & GROCERY TRADE, Mardol, Shrewsbury, SARAH WILKINSON EGS Leave to return her grateful Thanks to her Friends and the Public for the many Favours conferred on her and her lato Husband during- the Period they have been in Business, and to announce to' them, that she has DISPOSED of her Premises aud Trade to Messrs. RICHARDS and COOK, whom . she recommends to them as her Successors, and for a Continuance of the Support which she and her late Husband so' long experienced. lAlh June, 1823. [ 0 WM% From April, 1818, to * 20th May, 1823. PER CONTRA. Dr. GENERAL ACCOUNT CURRENT. 1823. £. s. d. May 20. To Balance, 20th November, 1822 29,012 4 1 To Cash received from De- positors from 20th Nov. 182- 2, to 20th May, 1823 6,626 17 11 To Interest due froyi Go- vernment 692 0 11 36,331 2 11 Dr. 1823. May 20. BALANCE. £. To Government Receipts.... 32,507 To Interest due thereon by Ditto 692 To Cash ill Treasurers Hands 886 1823. May 20. By Principal paid back to Depositors, from 20th Nov. 1822, to 20tii May, 1823 By Interest Ditto Cr. s. d. By sundry Expejise; By Balance...... .... 2,032 197 Ditto 15 19 34,085 14 86,331 2 11 0 11 9 4 34,085 14 4 PER CONTRA. Cr. 1823. £. s. j4 May 20. By Amount owing to Depo- sitors 33,714 9 0 Hy Balance 371 5 4 34,085 14 4 Early Lessons for Children. s Day is Published, in Foot- Volumps, Price tls. •' Half- bound; A ELY LESSONS FOR CHIL- J DREN. By MARIA EDGEWORTH, London : P- riiited for R. Hunter; Baldwin, Cru- dock, and Jov: T. Hamilton; aud Siinpkiu and Marshall, " Also, by the same Author, Frank, in 3 Vols. Price 9s.; being the Sequel to the Story o/ Frank in the Early Lessons.- Rosa- mond, in 2 Vols. Price 5s.; being the Sequel to Rosamond.— Parent's Assistant, or Stories for Children, 6 Vols. 12*,— Poetry Explained, for the Use of Young People, 2s. Od. half- bound.- Headings in Poetry, 18mo. 3s. half- bound.— Comic Dramas for Young Persons, 6s.— Letters for Literary Ladies. 4s.— Castle Rackrent, an Hibernian ThU, 4s.— Essay on Irish Bulls, 5s.— Moral Tales, 3 vols. IPs. 6d.— Belinda, 3 vols. 15s.— Leonora, 2 vols. 10s.— The Modern Griselda, 4s.— Popular Tales, 3 vols. 12s.— Tales of Fashionable Life, 6 vols. £ 1. 10s.— Patronage, 4 vols. £ 1. 8s.— Harrington, and Or- inond, Tales, 3 vols. T2nm. £ 1. Is-.— Also all the other Works of Mr. and Miss Edgeworth. 1 ith June, 18- 23- JOUN EATON, Treasurer. * Examined and allowed by us, being a Committee appointed at a Meeting holden o. n the id May last. EDWARD BURTON, RICHARD P HAY RE, JOHN LA NO LEY. SHROPSHIRE © cnml agricultural ^ ocietg. AT the ANNUAL MEETING of this Society, held at the Lion Inn, in Shrews bury, On TUESDAY, the 8th Day of July, 1823; present— W. WOLRYCHE WHITMORE, Esq. M. P. President; PANTON CORBETT, Esq. M. P. Vice- President ; JOHN BATHER, Esq. and Mr. TIMOTHY BI. UCK : The Claims of the several Candidates tor Promt urns were considered ; and the following Premiums were awarded, and directed to be paid :—• A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for the best one year old short- woolled Ram, subject to the annexed Conditions.— Mr. Timothy Rtuclc. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for tbe best one- year old long- woolled Ram, under the like Conditions — Mr. lohn i. ooper. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for the best Pen of three short- woolled Theaves, under the like Conditions.— Mr. Timothy Bluck. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for the best Pen of three long- woolled Theaves, under the like Con ditions.— Mr. Thomas Goodall. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for tbe best Pai of two- years old Durham Heifers, under tbe like Conditions.— Vo QiCnhfied Claimant. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for the best Pai of two- years old Hereford Heifers, under the IIKO Conditions.— Mr. Timothy Kluclc. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for tlie best Pai of two- years old Deron Heifers, under the line Conditions.— No Candidate. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for the best Durham JBtill not exceeding four Years old on the 1st of January, 1823.—. Vo Candidate. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for the best Hereford Bull, of tbe like Age.— Not sufficient merit. A Premium of FIVE GUINEAS, for the best Devon Bull, of the. like Age.— No Candidate. A Premium of FIWE GUINEAS, for the best Boar. — Mr. A. D. Jones, To the Dav- I. aliourer ( in Husbandry only), re- sident iu the'County of Salop, who has maintained himself and Family, and brought up tbe greatest Number of legitimate Children, without Relief from the Parish, except during Illness, a Premium of FIVE GUINEAS .— Edward stedman, of the Parish of Pontesbur->, for having had ten Children, and brought up the same wit hout receiving any Parochial Relie f, the eldest being of the Age of 46, and the youngest 22. To the second Ditto Ditto, a Premium ol THREE GUINEAS.— John Joy, of the Parish of Ellesmere, for having had ten Children, and brought up the same without Parochial Ri'lief, the eldest being 3- 2, and the youngest 10. To the third Ditto Ditto, a Premium of Two GUINEAS. — Thomas Caldwell, of the Parish of Hop- ton Wafers, for having had ten Children, and brought up nine without Parochial Relief, Ihe eldest being 41, and the youngest 24, To the Man Servant ( ill Husbandry only), re- sident in the County of Salop, who has lived the longest Time as a yearly Servant in the same Service, er upon the sanje Farm, and producing tlie best Character, a Premium of FOUR GUINEAS. — Thomas Kdgerley, of the Parish of Carding ton, for 25 Years'' tc. vicc with Mrs. Ann Rogers. To the second Ditto Ditto, a Premium of TIIREF, GUINEAS.— Charles Cleoton. of the Parish of l.? e- botwood, for 19 Years' Service wUh Mr. John • Hoggins. fo the third Ditto Ditto, a Premium of Two GUINEAS.— Thomas Pai boll, of the Parish of Mid- dle, fori! Years" Service with Mr. Richard Uicker! on. To the Woman Servant ( in Husbandry only), resident iu the Comity of Salop, who has lived ihe longest Time in the same Service or upon the same Farm, and producing the best Character, a Premium of FOUR GUINEAS. Powell, ot the Parish of Hodnet, for 25 Years" Service with Mr. John Powell. To the'second Ditto Ditto, a Premium of T nil tin GUINEAS .— Mary Green, of the Parish ofMunslow, for 23 Tears' Service with Mrs. Anne Wainwrighi. To the third Ditto Ditto, a Premium of Two GUINEAS.— lane Evans, of the Parish of Slirawar- dine, for 14 Years" Service with Mr. Thomas Wall. To the Shepherd, being a Servant or Labourer lo a Member of this Society, who, from not less than One Hundred Ewes, shall rear within this County, till the 31st of Mav, 1823, the greatest Number of sound healthy Lambs, in Proportion to the Number yeaned, TIIREEGCINEAS. The Natursof the Breed, Age and Number of the Ewes which have gone to the Ram, Number and Age of those that yeaned, Proportion that have died from the Time of putting to the Ram, first and last Day of yeaning, together with the Mode of Feeding and other Treatment of the Ewes . and Lambs, to be accurately certified agreeably to fhe published Conditions.— William Armson, of the Parish of High F. rcall, shepherd lo Mr. ' Thomas Juckesx of Tern, for rearing 2- 25 sound healthy Lambs from 230 l. ambs, yeaned between the ' 20th February and the Id of April. To the second Ditto Ditto, a Premium of Two GUINEAS.— No Candidate. To the third Ditto Ditto, a Premium of ONE GUINEA.— No Candidate. To the Day- Labourer or Man or Woman Servant ( in Husbandry only), resident and serving in the County of Salop, who shall have deposited the largest Sum in any Saving Bank or Banks in this County, between tbe 1st Day of July, 1822, and tbe 1st Day of July, IH23, ' in Proportion to the Amount of'his or her Earnings during the Year - such Deposit to be made by the Master or Etn ployer and deducted from such Earnings, nnd to be certified by the Employer to have been so de- ducted, and tbe st\ me remaining in the Bank or Banks at the Period of tbe Clailn being made; Premium of THREE GUINEAS.— William Heatley. To the second Ditto Ditto, a Premium of Two GUINEAS.— Mary Stacker. The second Premium of Two Guineas, the Committee hare given to Mary Stacker, and have determined that she was entitled to the second Premium only on account of a Statement in her Certificate that £ 17 was saved last Yea; out of her Wages. This the Committee impute to some Misconception of the ' Terms of the Offer, or to a Mistake in the Amount saved, as the usual Wages of a female Servant in Husbandry rarely admit of such a Saving within the Year. To the third Ditto Ditto, a Premium of ON GUINEA.— No Candidate. W. EGERTON JEFFREYS. Secretary. TEA AND GROCERY WAREHOUSE, ( Opposite the Elephant & Castle Inn) MARDOL, SHREWSBURY. RICHARDS AND COOK, IN returning Thanks to their Friends and tbe Public for their Support since their Commencement in Business, beg Leave most re- spectfully to solicit a Continuance of the same. Mrs. WILKINSON having declined Business in their Favour, they respectfully solicit the Support of Mrs. Wilkinson's Friends, assuring them that it will be their constant Study to merit the same by imitating the Example of their late worthy Friend and Neighbour, Mr. Wilkinson, in purchasing only the best Articles, and selling the same on the most reasonable Terms. N. B. All Sorts of Transplanted TURNIP SEEDS, warranted new, and Hops of every Description, on reasonable Terms. TO LET, And may be entered upon immediately, ADESIRABLE RESIDENCE, situated near the Abbey, Shrewsbury : consisting of Parlour, Kitchen, Pantry, Yard, with Brewhouse adjoining, and an excellent Cellar; with Sitting- Room and Five Bed Rooms; well calculated for the Accommodation of a genteel Family.—— For further Particulars enquire of Mr. JAMES IIII. ES, Abbey Mills. N. B. If necessary, a single Stall ( adjoining) for tbe Accommodation of one Horse. SOLD BY D, PRITCHARD, Dogpole, Shrewsbury. OBINSON's PREPARED BAR- | LEY, and PREPARED GROATS, for making superior BARLEY WATER or GRUEL, in Ten Minutes. Matthias Robinson, Inventor of the above highly esteemed Articles, respectfully cautions the Public against spurious Imitations offered for Sale ; and which tbe Venders have unblushingly stated to be Robinson's P reparation, or the same as Robinson's The Prepared Barley, and Prepared Groats, are particularly patronized by the first Medical Practitioners in the Metropolis, and in every Part of tiie Kingdom where they have been introduced, and as they are generally used in Cases of Illness, or as a peculiartane Food for Infants, too much Care cannot be taken to prevent an improper Commodity being substituted. M. R. begs to state, his Preparations are made from the finest Pearl Barley, and best Ernbden Groats, under his own immediate Inspection, and will keep in any Climate. Sold Wholesale and Retail, by Matthias Robin son, No. 64, Red- Lion- Street, Holborn ; by his sole Agents, Messrs. Butler, Chemists, 4, Cheapside, St. Paul's, 220, Regent- street, Loudon ; Waterloo- place, Edinburgh ; Sackville- street, Dublin ; aud Retail by D. PRITCHARD, Shrewsbury, and tbe principal Druggists in the Kingdom, in lib. jackets at 9d. aud Tin Canisters of 21bs. each at 2s. 3d. *#* Be careful to ask for Robinson's Prepared Barley and Prepared Groats, and to observe none is Genuine which has not his Name and Address printed On each Packet. MEW MMB& mTo J BELL ESPECTFULLY announces that Catalogues arc now prepared, and may he had, 4d, each, at the LIBRARY, opposite Messrs Beck aud Jones's, CLAREMONT STREET. Shrewsbury. He desires to mention, that since his former Ad- vertisement, he has received from London several New Works: in particular, Wine and Walnuts Hermit Abroad, Lights and Shadows of Scottish Life, Ricardo the Outlaw, Dc ijowb- tay, and The Foundling of Glentliorn. J. B. takes this Opportunity to offer to the Literary Public his most cordial Thanks for the liberal Support be has already received; and as sures them, that, by the REGULAR Addition of New Works, and eyery possible Attention, be will en deavoitr to deserve their continued Support. 7Hi July, 1823, ml CHEAP FISHMONGER, SWAN- HILL, SHREWSBURY. R. BYOLIN ETU RNS Thanks to his Friends and the Public at large for ( lie liberal Support Encouragement he has received since his commencing in the above Business, and begs Leave to inform ihe Ladies and Gentlemen, Innkeepers, ind other Classes of tbe Town of, Shrewsbury a its Vicinity, lhat be has a Supply of FHESII FISH every Day, which lie means to sell oil ihe most reasonable Terms, 11. B. pledges his Word that his Prices shall be Moderate, even when Fish is scarce, and withon Imposition, which has been practised by others. All Orders will be thankfully received, aud care fully, forwarded to any Part. DRAPER £ TJJILOR, POOL JOHN~ WALL RETURNS his grateful Acknowledg- ments to the Nobility, Gentry, and Public i; general, for the liberal Share of Favours lie h. as en joyed upwards of the last 20 Years ; and respect, fully begs Leave to inform them, that his SON ii returned from LONDON, where he has been for 9ome Time under the most eminent Proficients i the Cutting- Department. J. W. by his Connexions in Town will be per feetly acquainted with every Fluctuation of the Fashions; and assures those Ladies and Gen, tlemei who may favour him with their Orders > that heiias and will continue to receive the most Fashionable Assortment of Goods, which shall be made up in Style not inferior to London. N. B. A few good Tailors wanted immediately. ^ alejs bv Auction. Five Miles from Shrewsbury. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE; Planor of ^ orD; FISHERY IN THE RIVER SEVERN; Desirable FA RMS and LANDS t. t FORD and PONTESBURY ; In the following, or such other Lots as may be determined on at the Tijne of Salp. BY MCTERRY, At the Rayen Inn, Shrewsbury, on Monday, the 14tli July, 1823, at 5 o'Ciock in the Afternoon ; AVALUABLE FPEEHOLD ESTATE ; comprising the MANOR of FORD, with all its Rights, Royalties, and Appurtenances, Quit Rents, Fines, and Heriots; FISHERY in tbe Severn ; and sundry FARMS and LANDS, situate ot FORD'S IIEAT'H and PONTESBURY, in the County of Salop, containing 218A. 3R. 18P. or thereabouts, of ARABLE, MEADOW, and PASTURE LAND, in the following Lots. LOT I. Sundry Pieces or Parcels of rich Meadow, Pas. tine, and Arable LAND, in the Occupation of Thomas Harries, Esq. nearly adjoining Cruckton Mansion, containing FIFTY ACRES, TWO ROODS, and NINETEEN PERCHES, and held upon a Lease of Lives, of which one only, aged 74, is in Existence. The reserved Rent is £ 22. 2s. and a Ileriot of £ 3. 6s. 8d. Also, a desirable FARM and LANDS, called FORD'S HEATH FARM, in the Occupation of Mr Richard Lloyd, as Tenant at Will, containing SIXTY- EIGHT ACRES, THREE ROODS, and THIRTY PERCHES, with suitable Messuage and Buildings. Also, another desirable FARM and LANDS, at FORD'S HEATH, in tbe Occupation of Mr. John Qittins, as Tenant at Will, containing SEVENTY- SIX ACRES, THREE ROODS, and THIRTY- THREE PSRCHES, with FARM HOUSE and suitable Buildings. And also, the MANOR of FORD, which is of great Extent, and its Customs have been determined by a Decree of tbe Court of Chancery. The Number of Cppyholds is Sixty- Four, and the annual Quit Rents amount, to £ 66. 16s. 5| d.— One Year's Rent is taken as a Fine oil Admittance or Surrender to the Copyhold, and a Heriot ( the best Beast) is due on Death. There aj- e many Acres of Waste and unenclosed Common within the Manor, arid the Outgoings attending the same are Fee Farm Rent to the Crown....£ 12 0 0 Steward's Fee 10 0 1 0 0 0 13 9| Tbe Fishery is at present Let to Samuel Atpy Severne, Esq. at a Guinea a Year. LOT II. Sundry LANDS at PONTESBURY, called Tii LEES, held on Lease of Lives by tbe Rev. J. Jones of which one, aged 55, is in Existence, and subject to a reserved Rent of Three Pounds per Annum containing FIFTEEN ACRES, Two ROODS, and THIRTY- TWO PERCHES. Also, a COTTAGE, GARDEN, k MEADOW, at PONTESBURY, containing 2.4. 2R. OP. in the Occupation of Thomas Maddox. Another COTTAGE, GARDEN, and LAND, at PONTESBURY, containing 4A. OR. OP, in the Occupation of Samuel Maddpx. A COTTAGE and GARDEN at ARSCOT, con tabling OA. OR. 17P. in the Occupation of Mary Lewis. Another COTTAGE and GARDEN at ARSCOT. called RADHTH, containing OA, 2R. OP. iu the Occupation of Mary Littlehales. And also sundry COTTAGES, situate near PONTESFORO IIIt. i,, in the several Occupations of 1 homas Barker, Willian » Chidley, Ed ward Davies William Groom, John Ilincks, Richard Jones Thomas Jones, William Littlehales, Joseph Wil- liams, William Walters, James Simmons, and Elizabeth Hughes. Particulars may be had of Mr. W. BLOUNT, 63. Upper Norton- Street, London ; Messrs. FISHER gtnd RHODES, Little Maddox- Street, Hanover Square, London; Mr. THOMAS HOWES, Alton Abbey, near Cheadle, Staffordshire ; of Messrs DUKES and SALT, or Mr. PERRY, Shrewsbury, at whose Office a Map of the Estate may be inspected Hereford tattle, and Southdown Sheep, TO BE SOIIDBY AUCTION, BY J. BROOME, On Wednesday, August 20, 1823, oq the Premises at MUNSLOW : LEV EN pure bred Hereford Cows, RlA with Six Bull and Five Heifer Calves ; also Two two- yea?' old Heifers in- calf, and Four year- ling Heifers, One three- year old Bull, One two year old Bull, and One yearling Bull, all of the same pure - and excellent'Breed ; together with a capital Durham Cow and Calf; the Whole the Property of Mr. S, Br. pci?, who has taken the greatest Pains and spared 110 Expense in selecting the same from the best Stocks in the County of Hereford for nearly Thirty Years. Also, the same Day, 100 yearling- Wethers and 100 Ewes, of the pure Southdown Breed, and Eight Rams; all of which have been selected from the best Flocks known, and with the same Care and Attention as the Cattle. Sale to begin at Ten o'ClocH. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY GEO. FRANKLIN, On Thursday, the 17tli of July, 1823, at the White Horse Inn, in Went, in the County of Salop between the Hours of four and six o'Clock ii the Afternoon, subject to Conditions then to be Jiroduced ; I NEAT HOUSE, very pleasantly and ! L eligibly situated for Trade in High Street, in Weill aforesaid, with a Work Shop and Garden behind the same, The House contains a Cellar, Kitchen, Brew house, Parlour, Slihp, and three Lodging Rooms now in the Occupation of Mr. Wit. HALES, Cabinet, maker, who will shew the Premises; and fo. further Particulars apply to THE AUCTIONEER ; or Mr. HASSALL, Solicitor, in Wem aforesaid. Nole.— This Advertisement will not be continued Improver's Fee Bailiff's Fee DR. JAMES'S POWDER IS acknowledged to lie the greatest Dis- covery in Medicine during Ihe last Century. In Cases of Fever it will often effect 11 Cure in a few Honrs, especially when freely given and at the Outset of the Disease. It is administered with equal Success in all Attacks of Measles, St. Anthony's Fire, Sore Throat, Pleurisy, and Itheumatism ; but as Colds and Catarrhs, partake more nr less of in- flammatory Symptoms, this Powder is peculiarly efficacious in cutting short their Duration ; which however harmless they may be thought, often ter- minate in Pulmonary Affections, ibe fatal Conse- quences of whi, ch are but too well known. As an Alterative in Chronic Diseases, it is an admirable Remedy. Dr. James's Powder continues to he prepared by Messrs. NEWBERY, from the only Copy nf the Process left bv Dr. James, iu bis own Hand Writing, which was deposited with their Grandfather in 1746, when he became Joint Proprietor; and is Sold by tbem, at the ORIGINAL WAREHOUSE, No. 45, in St. Paul's Church- Yard, and by their appointment, in most Country Towns. { fj?- The genuine have, as usual, the Name u /*. Newbery," engraved in the Black Stamp. Copyhold Eslate, at Ford, ABTD CROPPING. BY M « 7" PERRY, At the Pavement Gate Inn, in the Parish of Ford 011 Tuesday, the 15th Day of July Instant, at four o'Clock in the Afternoon npHE following desirable ESTATE JL in THREE LOTS : LOT I. comprises a commodious DWELLING HOUSE, with good Kitchen, Parlour, and Brew house, on the Ground Floor, with convenien Chambers and Attics, also a <>- ood Stable aud Outbuildings, and a WALLED- IM GARDE containing about One Acre, now in tiie Occupation of Mr. Dathan, as Tenant at Will.' LOT II, A neat DWELLING HOUSE, with Garden, and $ ho « $ Qne Acre of rich Pasta. LAND adjoining therein, now in the Occupation of Thomas Sandland. This Lot is subject, to the Life Estate of th' said Thomas Sandland, aged npvyards of 70 Years,, at a Ground Rent, of 2s. Gd. pe Annum. LOT III. All that Piece cr Parcel of rich A, rab! LAND, in a good State of Cultivation, call SHORT HILL PIECE, and situate at. a Place called Short Hill, containing 6A. OR. I8P. ( more or less") now, in; the Occupation of Thoma § Wall, the Pf priotor. All the above Premises are Copyhold, and situate within and held of the Manor ( jf Ford, which is nearly equal to Freehold LOT IV. An excellent CROP of OATS, now growing upon Lot 3. The Tenants will shew the Premises ; and further Particulars may be had at the Office of Messrs. LI- OYD, jun. and How, Solicitors, Shrews- bury, where a Plan of the Lots may be seen SUPEIUOR SCHOOL ATLAS.- O Just published, from an entirely New Series of Plates, eno- raved upon an enlarged Scale, and corrected from the best Authorities, STELL's NEW GENERAL AT LAS; containing distinct Maps of all tb Principal States and Kingdoms throughout the World; including Maps of Canaan and Judea Ancient Greece, and tbe Roman Empire. Ii Royal 4to. 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AUXILIARY BIBLE SOCIETY, held at Ihe County Hall, in SHREWSBURY, 011 Wednesday, July the 2d, 1823; The Rev. Archdeacon CORBETT. the President, in the Chair : It was resolved— 1. On the Motion of THE PRESIDENT, seconded by the Rev. EDWARD WILLIAMS, Th; it. the Report now read be received and printed, 2. On the Motion of THOMAS WHITMORE, Esq- M. P. seconded by T. P. STACKHOUSE, Esq. That tbe Thanks of this Meeting be given lothe Rev. Archdeacon CORBETT, the President, for his zeal- ous and unremitting Attention to the Interests of this Institution. 3. O11 the Motion of F. B. HARRIES, Esq. se- conded by the Rev. C. R. CAMERON, That the Thanks of this Meeting- be given to tbe Vice- Presidents, for the Continuance of their Patronage to this Society. 4. O11 the Motion of PANTON CORBETT, Esq. M. P. seconded by the liev. JQHN RICHARDS, That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to tbe Com- mittee for their judicious Services ; and that the following Gentlemen compose tlie Committee for the ensuing Year : viz. Mr. Robert Blunt, Mr. Richard France, Mr. William Gittins, Mr. John Howell, jnn. Mr. Lewis Junes, Mr. itoh. ert Jones, Mr. Robert Morris,, Peter Potter, Esq. Jonathan Scott, Esq. Mr. James Wilding, Mr. John Bicker- ton Williams, and Mr. John Wynne. 5. On tbe Motion of WILLIAM CLI DDE, Esq seconded by the Rev. BRIAN HILL, That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to the Rev. Robert Not- grave Pemberton, the Treasurer; to John Bather, Esq. the Rev. John Langley, and the Rev. Thomas Weaver, tlie Secretaries ; and to Mr. Edward Tipton, the Receiver, for their respective Exertions in the Service of the Institution, and that they be requested to continue the same. 6. Ou the Motion of EDWARD CI. UDDE, Esq. seconded by PETER POTTER, Esq. That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to those Clergymen, Dis- senting Ministers, and Friends of tbe Society, who have made Congregational or other Collections in Aid of its Funds. 7. O11 the Motion of the Rev. G. S. SIVINNY, seconded by the Rey. N. IIIGGINS, That the Thanks of this Meeting be giyeu to those Ladies who have so zealously associated and exerted themselves, both in encouraging and assisting- their Poor Neighbours to procure Copies <; F the Holy Scriptures. 8. On the Motiot) of the Rev. C. PETERS, se- conded by JOHN BATHER, Esq. That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to the Branch Societies of Madeley, Wellington, Newport, and Bridgnorth, and to the respective Bible Associations, for their persevering Co- operation in furthering th contemplated by the Bible Society. carrie^ some interesting communication either to the Parent Society, or from that Society to its various Auxiliaries : scarcely a fleet is wafted to our shores, but what brings " glad tidings of great joy" from distant lands ; and amidst these tidings " the ex- pressions of gratitude to Britain should not be overlooked. The numerous iiimifications of this triumphant system now so deeply rooted and spread- ing- so luxuriantly in foreign climes, owe much, under Providence, lo the British and Foreign Bible Society. But I do not so. much wish to eulog- ise their proceedings, as to bring to your ( collection some of the attestations borne to them from abroad. But here again, though I confine myself to an incidental topic only, I am eqjially puzzled with variety of choice. But to begin nearest home, the Dulse de Ca? es, when ambassador to this country, wrote to. the President of the Bible Society so hap - pily established at Paris, in the following words ; " I was unable, until my visit to this country,, duly to appreciate the good that may be expected from the publication of the Bible. I have found that Book in every cottage, esteemed hy the Peasant- as the most valuable furniture of his humble babiu atiou. His Grace the Duke of- Rochefoucault lias- requested me to bring him copies of Books published for the use of tbe Poor in England, I- have made diligent enquiries an the subject, and shall conclude them by presenting him with the Bible, which sup- plies all the mural wants of a country, of whose ' national religion it forms the basis, and of whose political institutions it is tbe safeguard and the surest guarantee." Now if in former times any Society iu London had given rise to such a testimony as this on the part of that country so long regarded as the great rival of BugHind, how vast a sensation would it have produced in the public mind ? But when, iu addition to this honourable testimony, we read the much more important fact, that that Sacred Volume which has so long. stood pre- eminent in these realms, and has lately been placed iu a still more conspi- cuous situation by the exertions of the. Bible Society, should, and apparently from that circumstance, be selected by the accredited Minister from France to England, to be transmitted lo a Nobleman of the highest rank and consideration iu bis own country^ as cojitahiiiig the secret of vylia. t is valuable in religion and sound in politics; who can calculate the advantages likely to result from such a position thus acted upon ? and if we turn to the Reports of the Paris Bible Society, we find the following observation : " Though the donations of the British and Foreign Bible Society, in money and copies of the Holy Scriptures, have surpassed any expectation we had formed, that generosity is not its greatest title to our gratitude: that - which attaches us to. our brethren in London by indissoluble bonds, is, the deep interest they take even in the least success, of our cause— the Christian affection they daily manifest towards us— the patient indulgence, ahil at the same time immovable firmness, with which they help us. to triumph over every difficulty. And we know that the smallest progress of Christianity in the liesvrt of a single individual among us, will afford them a much higher gratification than fhe most lively expression of our esteem- ™ d admiration." And that this is not merely tiie fondness of a new acquaintance, we gather from the speech of the French representative at the recent anniversary nf the Parent Society, who, in detailing, the success with which this institution had been favoured, is reported to have, said, addressing himself to Lord Teignmouth : — " That, success, my Lord ( and we embrace every opportunity of stating the , fact)— that- success i's your own. Since the commencement of our opera- tions, your Lordship aud your fellow- labourers in this holy work have assisted its by your counsels, and furnished us. with tbe means of keeping pace with circumstances, and of meeting the duties, of our sacred trust. Tbe ties which unite our Society to your's were formed, if I may be allowed so to speak, iu its very cradle, bv the bands ^ f oui; beloved and ever to he regretted Mr. OWEN : they became our leading strings as we advanced : they have been found stronger and more useful at every step: nothing, we trust, can weaken or dissolve them. No, my Lord, tbe bonds of Christian love, the ties of Christian gratitude and fellowship, are as imperishable as the principles, by which, they hilve hpeti woven the Objects This Day are published, in a neat Pocket Volume, Price 3s. bound, OEMS 011 various Subjects, selected to enforce the Practice of Virtue, and lo com- prise, in njie Volume, the Bi- auties of English Poetry. By T. E. TOM KINS. A new Edition, with many additional Poems. London : Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, Paternoster Row : bv « bum also are published, 1. 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OF " ARITHMETIC, This Da. v is published, Price oulj 2s. bound, GJJY'S TUTOR'S ASSISTANT ; or, complete School Aiiihmetic; on a Plan materially to aid ihe Comprehension and accelerate the Progress of the Learner; as well as to facilitate and greatly abridge ihe Labour of the Teacher, not only by{ a very careful Gradation throughout the Series of Examples, and a choice and widely, varied Selection, but alSo bv having the first Question of eyery Series, in each Rule, worked at length. By JOSEPH GUY, Formerly Professor in ihe Royal Military College, Great ! Vlarlow • London : Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, aud Joy. By whom also are published, the Whole of iWr. Guy's verv" popuiar Elementary Works, as follow :— 1. The Neu British Primer, Price 6d. 2. The New British Spelling Book, Edition; Pri. ce Ls. ,6d. bound . Ttie.- S. c. hoo| Cynherino- Book : Price 3s. 6d.-~ Key Hd * 4. The New British Reader, with 17 Wood Cuts, pd J^ i^ oft'^^ fyice 3s. fjd, bound. 5. The School Geography; Price 3s. bound, 9th Edition.— Kev Is 6d. 6. The Fie men is of Astronomy, familiarly Ex- - plainioo' the oeneral Phenomena of the Heavenly Bodies, &. c. 2d Edition, with 18 Piates ; Price 5s. bound. 7. The Pocket Cyclop- edia : 8th Edition, Price Ss. bound. 8. The Qiart of General History ; Price 7s. The PR ESIDEST ( the Rev. Archdeacon Corbett) took the chair at 12 o'clock ; and the Report of the Society having been read, he addressed the assembly as follows: Before I move that the Report we have just heard read be printed, permit'ine to express the gratitude I feel at bein^ enabled to attend the anniversary of the Bible Society for this county, and that for the twelfth time. The confidence I have all along- had in the integrity of our cause, will not allow me to say that confidence is increased' in proportion to the number of these anniversaries, but this much I can truly assert, that I continue to view with additional' satisfaction, both the Object before us, and the means by which it has been pursued. It is the natural effect of , success to Strengthen opinion : and wdVen We observe an issue of Bibles augmented fr- oiir h, uii'dt: ed#/ tQjt&. diis3Md's, and from thousands to millions : when we see county added to county at home; and province added to province abroad, eaph containing Biole Societies indefinitely multiplied and $ tili continuing* to multiply : when we gee islands joined to contir nents, and continents so tar united to each other, that the whole world may he looked upon as cemented in this holy > niion :^ we must admire more and njore the solidity of that foundation on which such a superstructure has been raised. Imagination may compare its weight to the fabled imposition of Ossa upon Pel ion and. upon Olympus, — but with this difference, that we are not in rebel- lion against Heaven ; we merely seek to circulate in its native simplicity the revelation vouchsafed to man : we humbly hope, indeed, that ours is " a building- fitly framed together1'— that it is i( grow- ing unto an holy temple iu the Lord :?> we humbly trust that we are building' " upon the foundation of the Apostles and the Prophets, Jesus Christ being the chief. corner- stone." Nay, who shall say that this wonderful promulgation of GOD'S word does not come within the scope of that prophecy of Isaiah, which tells us that in the last days the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, that it. shall be exalted above the hills, aud that all nations shall flow unto it? 57 But if . my confidence in our cause increases, let me add that; my diffidence in the part allotted me increases also. I never come to one of these meetings without being strongly impressed with the caution given to the King of Syria— 4' Let not him that buckleth on his harness'' feel- • himself as he that ta- keth it off.'? I am always apprehensive lest any inadvertent expression of'mine ; lest any negligence on my part, should afford a seeming handle or cavil against that which in itself is invulnerable. But though surrounded with a mass of evidence it is difficult to know where to begin or what to select as most important for consideration. Scarcely a mail traverses these . kingdoms but what have been woven.' 1 Now, iif addition to the pleasure we must have seeing the views and conduct of the Bible Society of England thus duly appreciated, may we not regard these sentiments as forming no inconsider ble barrier against the attempts of artful or ambitious men to foster the ancient prejudices o> France against England ? May we not regard then} as tending to allay those jealousies and irrita- tions fron) which both countries have sufferedso severely ? Nay, may we not compare these feeling to the leaven in the parable which was hidden in the m, Gal, where its silent process continued till the whole was leavened ? The Marquis de Jaueourt, the President of the Paris Bible Society, designated it, in one of his speeches, a$ forming another bond of union among Christian Nations:, and we may contemplate the time when the principles thus asserted in the metropolis, and repeated by aboye a hundred affiliated Societies in different parts of the French empire, shall cause the Patriot and the Politician, as well as the Christian, to hail with glad acclaim the institution of Bible Societies. If from France we turn to Prussia, we there find, in addition to many I> jnd expressions on the part of the Monarch, and the i$ auy Bible Societies patron- ized and prp. tepted in his dominions, a most appro- priate present froni His Majesty to the English Society of the large golden medal, struck in commemoration ' of the anniversary of the Reform- ation, together with portraits of the great aposile of that Reformation, Martin Luther, and of the Princes and ofhpr learned men coeval with that blessed era, and assistants in iis greatest work. Taking this a- sample of WW that may be met with iu the German Empire, let us look into Italy, ? x country ( from iQcal circumstances) least favour- able to our views, and there we nnd the Fathers of the Armenian Convent, at Venice sending, at the expense of England, a copious supply of Bibles and Testaments to their brethren in Asia, and from whence one of the distributors apologizes to the committee in England for deviating from their wish that Bibles should be sold rather than given— a wish arising' not only from the economy of the measure, but from the idea that he who gives ever ' so small a sum for a Bible does thereby afford some proof of his desire to possess it, and some security that it shall be properly used. But there is so much pathos and simplicity in this apology, that I beg leave to read it 1 ( i if that blessed Society knew the misery of the inhabitants of these parts, it would, as I conclude from its deeds,, even have commanded me to do what I have done. For hitherto we had never heard or seen such generosity shewn lo our uufor- tuate nation as that of the English, who, though distant from us in situation and national character, have approached nearly to us through their charity to the. poor o f on r p. ati on.' 7 And here I would refrain from further quotation, were it not. for the very full a id detailed compli- ment contained in the first report of the Bible Society of Sweden, which savs — " The sacred fire broke out first in England, a country so memorable for the warfare that has been carried on between liberty and tyranny, between religion, and infidelity, qsid immorality— a country which has suffered less, whether spiritually or politically, from the desolating storm than anv other, because it seems to have been Jehovah's object to spare it., in order to become a nursing- mother, when the time was come, for sending orth the knowledge of Ttis will to all nations. What has been achieved by that country would require volumes to describe. The rest of Europe has caut- ht the sacred flame f$ om England -. and there is scarcely a country but has got its Biljle Society . Our own is one of its glorious monuments, and will hand down to the ' latest age in which the Bible shall beheld in due estimation a lyemoria! of the sacred feeling which prevails in thai happy country." Sucli, then, are a few of the human encourage- ments the Parent Society so frequently receives. Such are a few of the inscriptions that may be gathered from those according monuments, dedi- cated in so many parts of the world to the piety and benevolence of " Britain. Such is the estimation to which this country has arisen among foreigners of all ranks and degrees, by means of its Bible Soci- ety. But however we may rejoice to see praise so cordially bestowed where, humanly speaking, it is so justly due; however we may exult, in belonging to that small spot from whence so much good has redounded to the world at large, let us carefully remember that the only legitimate feeling arising from thishi § d) triumph is deep acknowledgment, for being made the instruments of so great a blessing, together with earnest endeavours to improve the talent committed to our charge. The times, indeed, are unfavourable to the pecuniary sacrifices the full improvement of that talent mav require. I know- that the incomes of a large part of our population [ T^' RS OVER.] [ CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE.] are much diminished ; but I know also that there is what I may call a re action from whatever is given upon religious principles, tending to pro- sperity here, as well as hereafter. The oblations required by charity are generally small, iu comparison with'the exactions of luxury and fashion; aud whoever, by joining tbe Bible Society, is led to study that book more intently, or to relv" on it more implicitly ( aud whoever has not read the Bible till be learus'to love it, has not taken lus first proper position in the warfare, of this world), will soon be. enabled so far to resist lux- uries that are improper, and fashions that are vain, that his saving oa the one band will more than counterbalance his new expenditure on the other. It is in this point of view that 1 solicit your earnest attention to tbe interests of this society. Notwith standing the large sums that have been given, and the many Bibles that have been distributed, this yet iu tiud, from foreign and home reports, as well as from that of we should send the Bible, to our Missionaries; we should send the Bible to their hearers: the Bible may speak to ihe heart, when the voice of the Missionary can only speak to ihe ear, or can not reach theenj- at. all. In conftrtnalion of these re- ark's, I " ill lake leave to read tbe opinions of two most unexceptionable: witnesses. Tbe first is that of Sir W. Jones, whose name is sufficient lo ensure ihe utmost respect and attention to whatever be may say, especially on such, a subject. After enumerating the sad obstacles to tbe extension of our " pure \ faith" in Hindustan, Sir William Jones concludes :— " The only human mode, perhaps, of causing so great a revolution, is to translate into Sanscrit aud Persian, such chapters of the Prophets, aud par- ticularly Isaiah, as are indisputably evangelical, to- gether with one of tbe Gospels, and a plain pre paratory discourse containing full evidence of tin very distant ages, in which tbe predictions them selves anil the history of the Divine Person predicted were severally made public, and then quietly to dis- . ., . ,. ,, , i - I nerse the work among ihe well educated natives, great work is yet... its infancy ; we hud, fro,,, the | ^ jf jn ^ ^ „ f„ iM „ f pi,„„ olm„ ve, v salutary fruit by its natural influence, we could only this day, that where the Bible has circulated the demand lias hitherto increased in proportion to that circulation ; and we know liovv small a pro- portion that circulation bears to the population of the world at large. Above half the income of tbe Parent Society arises from its auxiliaries ; and we have to he thankful that the contribution from this county has not yet declined; but it must not be concealed that, since we last met together, we have lost many valuable and munificent associates. It is necessary to state this fact, but 1 will not dwell upon it, lest the regrets and recollections arising in my mind should lead me to weary that patience upon which I have already trespassed so much. But, before I sit down, give ine leave to make a single observation upon the absence of one whose presence at these meetings always gave instruction lament'more than ever tbe strength of prejudice, nnd eakness of unassisted reason." Tlie second is Dr. Aplborpe, in the conclusion of bis Warbnrtouian I. ecturcs on Prophecy, preached at the Chapel of Lincoln's Inn, between 30 and 40 years ago, before the present glorious attempts which are making to diffuse Christianity through the wurld had com- menced or were even thought of:—" For this pur, pose ( the purpose he is speaking of is the conversion of the Hindoos aud Mahometans) the Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, may be dispersed over the East, in Arabic, Turkish, and Persian. Such is my. idea of that inspired book, that it feels its way directly lo the heart, and conquers unbelief by moie than human energy, ( p. 341.) This divine Book, then, may reach the hearts of those, whose ears the voice of its Minister cannot reach. In the retirement epose atll the Tartar or tbe African, die Indian or the Arab, the ,. . , ,, ... ... , i Persian or, the Chinese, may meditate in secresy and to India I am at least equally sensible of the loss soW| 1(|„ , he ins ired Ro11. \ mv f,(„„ heaven England has sustained. | Huy ;„.„ |, is , ln( j kindle there the inex F. B. HARRIES, Esq. in moving the Thanks to tingtiishahle fire of life, and hope, and immortality the Vice Presidents said | even the stubborn- hearted Jew may inclose himself MR, PRUDENT,- I have the honour lo move a I « ">'"< '">" » . » ''<* ,""' s » f *,,,., , • xl . 1 : , t I V 011' C HI IIS IT J 1111311 I UDUIIUI ir-< n_ ii. IN tin. icuicinii and de igl. t: a deprivation that we may hope s not. mud. wall chamber, during tbe mid- day repos fine , like that ol the others we deplore : I allude , ( er , he of a , p, b„,)(., lt to the BISHOP OF CALCUTTA, ( the Rev. Reginald , , j " Jf f or thf sfp| tpl. of „ rock , h Heber), of whose promotion I will only say, that, I . . sensible as I an. of the benefit, about to be derived vole of thanks lo the Vice- Presidents of this Insli tulion. for ibe cordiality with which they have endeavoured to advance its interests ; in doing which I beg to be pe, milted, never having addressed y before, to make one or two observations upon the Society generally.— It has been told uie, Sir, llial Ilev, Geiitleninn'who sils near me ( Mr. Brian Hill), a most respected member of this Institution, has been used lo say that he bad much pleasure in attending its anniversary, where he met a number of good sort of folk, but one thing was very dull lo him, which was. thut he suiv nothing but lite some oldfaces over , and over again. In this observation he never could I , he wondertn have meant to have alluded to such an assemblage of female elegance as we see all around us on Ibis day ; hot it may he from his observation that 1 have been requested to appear before you, to present a strange face or to make a strange speech .— We nil know the value, Sir ( and I n.^ ati no false flullcry, but a tribute of honest praise)— we all well know the value of our venerable Piesiilenl; no governor, Sir, of ; i kingdom, or of any public institution, can expicl that kingdom or that instiiulioii to increase in prosperity, unless lie has tbe aid of other superinlendanl officers, if not equal in rank, yet equal iu abilities, industry, and honour; and seeing that this Institution does con tinue to prosper, it must naturally ensure lo the eve may penetiale when he draws forth the hidden Volume, and while he reads the simple and affecting narrative of ihe suffering Messiah, . nay feel bis Ilea melt within him, and by faith apply that innocent blood which his forefathers shed, to heal his wounded spirit. Ii is our boundeii duty, then, lo goon in our great work, and wo shall prosper in it. let us first put the Bible into Ibe bands of our neighbours and our com. tr> meii, and endeavour to chase the dark- ness iu which too many among ourselves are still benighted ; next let us give our diligence, that her nations may each in their own tongues read Wink; and ue shall ultimately suc- ceed in spreading Christianity with all ils blessings throughout tbe world. " By this august name ( Christianity) I mean thai religion which is described and exemplified in the New Testament; a religion of personal, domestic, and public virtue; in which the passions are not extiipaled hut governed; III which ( hid is adored, through Jesus Christ, with love, admiration, fear, and gratitude; by which society is continually improved aud meliorated, while the individual is daily renewed and prepared, both by ihe blessings and adversities of the present life, for Ihe endless felicity of the future." In seconding the motion of Thanks to the Com- mittee, the Rev. J. RICHARDS said— assailants, anil give fresh stimulus to exertions in a cause, which, it is to be feared, would languish for the want of them,— I am more than ever convinced of tbe utility of these Anniversaries. To these, under God, it is my firm belief, we are greatly in Vice- Presidents that sincere and grateful vote of I Considering, Sir, that in meeting together on thanks from all the members of this Society, and from occasions like ilie present, we cultivate tbe besl of all around us, of which they are so deserving.— The | feelings, moke a public recognition of onr attach strong prejudices against the British and Foreign 1Hent to Ibe sacred Scriptures, strengthen tbe bul- Bil. ie* Society which formerly emanated from most | walks of our Zion against its boltf and unprincipled respectable members of the Church of England, and who have particularly patronized the Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge, 1 hope, has nearly* subsided These two sister institutions, if I may so call iliem, should so entwine, as to verify th Scriptural proverb:—" The eye cannot say to the I debted for the prosperity of that Institution, which hand I have no need of thee, neither can Ibe hand now, like a giant refreshed with new nine, rejoices say to the foot I have no need ol' you."— During Ihe I to run its course. It is not so much for the novelty, late tremendous war, Sir, in which so many valuable I or originality of what might he said at these meet- lives were sacrificed, 1 may sny, necessarily sncri. J ings, that we assemble together, or certainty fired, I have beard several of the most thinking should, for oue, consider it my duty to- remain in persons, both Clergy and Laity, declare their opinion 1 silence, as to express the continuance of our good- that it was mainly ( through Divine ProvidenceJbj will towards this Society, to congratulate each other the establishment of ibe Parent British ft art Foreign on its success, and to'get tbe mind bound up to Bible Society and tbe revival of tbe institution for I renewed resolutions of persevering constancy in ils Propagntiuo-' Christian Knowledge, ihat ibis country service. That it is slill entitled to our warmest sup- was preserved lo us, although ii was an island— and port requires no proof. Its merits, thanks he to that thus this Society may have been nn bumble instru- I gracious Being with whom it originated ! are much ment, secret mid unseen to us, for our protection. We all know that one of the lowest of animals, the ass, spoke ( nice; the sound was the sound of the ass but the words were ihe words of Almighty God, reproving bis prophet Balaam, ami protecting bis people Israel.— If I thought, Sir, that this Institution was injurious cither to the Protestant Church or tbe State, I would not be here, neither, I am sure, would Ihe Venerable Archdeacon who now presides over us, for I think, Sir, without a just and proper ascendancy of the Protestant Church, tbe Slate would fall.— I could much wish, Sir, that Ibe Parent Society would exeit themselves as much as possible ( and the idea may properly emanate from Ibis Auxi- liary Institution), lo effect a very large distribution of Bibles to the lowest classes, both Protestant and Catholic, in Ireland. I have been told, and I must believe it, till I hear it contradicted, lliat the Catholic Priest takes nwny the D'hle from his lowest and subservient disciple, ( le it so, Sir, slill ranch good way he effected. I menu not my observation to he invidious to the Catholic religion, of whom there may be many highly respectable members ( some I know), for a good catholic may he a good christian. — I feel it a duty, Sir, though a very painful one, personally to express my most sincere and afl'ec. tionate sorrow for the death of poor Mr. John Eyton. — Let me now withdrew the attention of the company for a moment, which lias been so kindly given to me. from what I have said to Ihe specific ohjecl for which I have presented myself before them, viz. lo move that ihe thanks of this meeting be given to the Vice- Presidents of this Auxiliary Institution for tbe cordiality with which they have uoe'easingly ad- vanced ils best interests. The Rev. C. R. CAMERON then said- It appears strange that a necessily should ever exist, for any person to stand up and advocate tbe cause of a Society, whose exclusive object it is to circulate throughout ihe world the pure word of God without nole or comment. One should suppose that such an object need only be known and understood, to command universal approbation, admiration, and support. But this is a strange world in which we live; and we are almost daily compelled to witness facts which set at nought our justest calculations, and disappoint our most reasonable expectations. So it has fared with the Bible Society. This, how- ever, is a wide field, into which I do not mean to enter. I will touch on one point only. Much of this opposition to the. Bible Society ha$ arisen from over- looking, or misapprehending, or undervaluing tbe real nature aud properties of Ihe Bible itself. At any rale, an argument, and a powerful argument, will arise iu support of tbe Bible Society from ob- serving what that nam re and those properties are. The Bible is itself the means of enlightening and regenerating the world. The Bible, I say, shines wfiii no borrowed light; it is indebted for its in- fluence to no foreign power : of celestial origin, ils glory and its virtues are self derived, and essential and divine; and its proper natural effect is to cheer and quicken all within ils reach. It is the Sun of tbe moral world, anil, in its own beautiful language, " it rejoiced, as a giant to run its course ; it goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again, and there is nothinj hid from Ibe beat thereof" You are only dischnrg ing a necessary Christian duly, iu sending forth Missionaries to preach tbe everlasting Gospel to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people on the earth. But in. doing this, you have only fulfilled half your obligations, yon have only done half your work. When your Missionaries declare themselves ambassadors of Christ, commissioned to proclaim glad tidings of great joy, the word of re- conciliation to a ruined world, and to beseech sinners in Christ's stead, to he reconciled to God,- they may with propriety be asked by their hearers, Where are your credentials? to what documents do you refer us, for tbe proofs of your declarations ? How may we be assured, that Ihe pardon of our past rebellions, and tbe fair inheritance you offer us, on a return to our allegiance, will be indeed given us by offended King anil Father? These jnst require meats, these reasonable demands, the Bible, and the Bible only, can answer and satisfy. Tbe Bible in- vests the Minister of Christ with full power for the discharge of bis Ministry : there arc his credentials to be found, slumped with the seal of Heaven : there is an authoritative declaration of the will of God con- cerning his creatures : there is an act of amnesty published to a rebellious world by its gracious Governor and Judge: there are the title deeds to , iur eternal inheritance written by the finger of God himself. When we have sent forth our Missionaries, belter known than formerly; but duly appreciated they can never he. We have been permitted by a kind Providence, Sir, to live long enough to see this Society, by its praise- worthy deportment, silence almost every objection, and remove nearly every prejudice conceived against it; and such is tbe distinguished reputation in which it is at present held, tluii almost all nations do it honour. Tbe smiles of the Almighty eminently resting on it, it obtains favour wherever it bends ils course. Clad iu tbe habiliments of an angel of light by him from whom it received its commission, it is the object of increasing attention, admiration, and delight; and seen in bis rays, who gives a faithful representation both of in, n and things, it appears like the Divine Author of that Book, which it is its object to dis- pense, altogether lovely, spreading peace, harmony, love, and goodwill all around it. Multitudes have already snt under its shadow with great delight and found its frail sweet to their taste ; and multitudes yet unborn shall rise np and call it blessed. We saw this stately vessel launched with joy; we have seen it emerge from many a storm gloriously tri- uniphant; and we now behold it gallantly steering its course to distant lands, freighted with the richest blessings that Heaven ever imparted to a guilty world. May every propitious gale attend it! It is perfectly natural, as an exemplification of the spirit which tiie right reception of the troth never fails to produce, dial the Scriptures should be wished by all who know how to appreciate them in the bands of he untaught many. To all whose delight it is to walk with God, nothing is so dear as the Bible. Revelation unfolds, for the contemplation of such, a Id in which there is an association of all that can mprove and delight the heart; give, to life its only- real enjoyments; render death peaceful and happy; and shed niti- loudeil glories in the prospect of an opening eternity. What can correct that spirit of ' nsubordination, which is gone forth into the world ? put a stop to tbe progress of crimes, the mention only of which, it is horrifying to hear? subdue the turbulent and vindictive passions of men? inspire proper notions of social, civil, and religious liberty? mil secure a befitting reverence for the institutions, iithority, and commands of tbe Most High? The Bible, and Ibe Bible alone, which not only makes known lo us all that it is our duly boll) to believe and practise, but which exercises also, over the wills and affections of men, an influence altogether pecn- to itself. As tlie interest in which tbe real friends of truth are engaged is a common interest, the promotion of the Redeemer's cause; so the exullaiit feelings, created by ils success, are common also. As deoi/. iis of ihe same city, as travellers on Ihe same roatl, its participants of ihe same hope, as children of the same Father, anil UB expectants of Ibe same blessed inheritance, lliey not only walk by tbe me rule, but also mind die same thing, the uphold- ing of His religion in themselves, arid in the world, who gave himself for them, that whether they wake, or sleep, they might live together will, him : and truly, the more widely the Sacred Oracles are spread, and the better they are known, the more fully will Ibis important object he realized. May the choicest blessings of Heaven descend on all employed in the service of this Socii ly, that, animated bv the doc- trines, regulated hy the precepts, consoled hy the promises, and instructed by the wise counsels of the Bible, they might at length attain to tbe consumma- tion of their highest wishes iu tbe regions of eternal rest! Thanks having been voted to the Committee, Mr. J. BICKERTON WILLIAMS addressed the President, as follows: In rising, in the name, and on behalf of the Com- mittee, to acknowledge the gratifying vote just con- firmed, 1 cannot sit down without avowing the con- tinuance of our esteem for the great cause whose interests we are assembled to promote. Indeed, its admirable design, ils beneficial operations, its con- geniality with every thing that is interesting to mau, and attractive iu benevolence, unite to rivet attach, ment, and to inspire pi- dour. Such, too, is the evidence upon which the regard is founded, that, notwithstanding continued objections, we feel to- wards the Bible Society, as towards it? sacred be- stowment— the more confirmed by every assault of scepticism. It is worthy of notice that our Saviour, in die parable of the rich man and Lazarus, lias given to the principles of onr institution especial prominence. Thus, regarding that instructive record as repre- senting tbe most efficient means of happiness, we heboid the Father of tbe Faithful, in full possession of celestial illumination, passing by other, and even nhliine, considerations, to signalize, and exalt the supreme excellence of inspiration. They have Moses and the Prophets, let them hear them..— Would you see men virtuous ami useful in this world— would you allure them to the happiness which is eternal ? Give them the Scriptures. Is it surprising then, Sir, that we delight in this ociety, seeing its foundation is divine? Is it won- derful that we consider association with it an honour, when we not only connect with the excellent of tbe earth, and the spirits of the jnst, but are workers together with God ? 1 could, Sir, cordially eulogise its charms, for they engage alike the heart, the fancy, aud tbe understanding : they are deepened by in- timacy, aud each revolving year are rendered more beauteous, and more captivating. We love to cherish their influence. And, if a Nobleman could account it honourable that his tomb should hear the inscrip- tion— here lies the friend of Sir Philip Sidney— there is not, I am persuaded, one among your Committee, nor, indeed, m this assembly, who, upon solemn and impartial reflection, would not prefer, to any similar memorial, tbe higher and more exalted distinction— here lies a Friend of the Bible Society. The Rev. BRIAN HILL ( who, at our late Assize, had reluctantly appeared as a witness against one of his servants for a robbery committed it. his ( Mr. Hill's) own house) said— I cannot help observing bow much more pleasant my sensations are upon this occasion, than when I last stood up in this place, fori was then called upon to { jive evidence against an unhappy youth, who was indicted for a capital offence; but now 1 have tbe happiness lo recommend that Society, Ibe direct tendency of which is to abolish crime, and to in- troduce perfect order among all ranks aud societies of men. I have been accustomed to consider the Institution of the Bible Society as the dawn of a bright Gospel day. The dawn is now past, die Sun is now above the horizon and already shines with a mighty splen- dor. In die reign of Edward the First, a Bible with a Commentary could not be procured for a less sum than £ 30 ; and as the wages of a labourer were then only three halfpence per day, a poor man must have worked more than 15 years to have enabled him to purchase tbe Sacred Volume. Towards the end of the reign of Edward the Third, Wycliff'e's translation came out, but the light was then hateful. Those that presumed to read the Scriptures in their own tongue were deemed heretics ; anil fine, imprison- ment, and death were the consequence. Only lo have VVyeliff'e's books in possession was deemed a crime of sufficient magnitude to condemn a person to the flames. The same spirit of pMsectition prevailed ihroogh several successive reigns to the time of Henry the Eighth, When Tyndai's translation came out, but it met with no better treatment than Wyclifl'e's had done before it. It was printed at Antwerp,, but some copies were brought to England, which, when they began to be known, the importers and venders thereof were condemned by Sir Thomas More, the Lord Chancellor, to. ride with their faces towards the horses'tails, with paper caps on their heads, and with tbe books they had dispersed tied about them, to the Standard at Cheapside, and there compelled to throw them into ihe fire, besides which they were obliged to pay a considerable sum of money. Notwithstanding this spirit of persecution the truth was still gaining ground ; and a few years afterwards permission was granted to read tbe Scriptures in English, but with some remarkable restrictions. It . was enacted that no women ( hear this, ye British females, and bless God for the liberty which ye now enjoy !) except noblewomen and gen- tlewomen, who might read to themselves and not to others ; nor artificers, apprentices, husbandmen or servants, should read the Scriptures in tbe English tongue, upon pain of a month's imprisonment. But the light of truth, notwithstanding all attempts to extinguish it, soon spread more and more ; and be- fore Ibe conclusion of Henry's reign general per- mission was granted to read the Bible in English. I am afraid there are even in this enlightened day some, who, like those of old, think the simple word of truth may he pernicious to the common people, and are unwilling to distribute it without note or comment. In this sentiment I entirely differ from them, and I can state the advantage of so reading the scriptures from my own experience of its utility. My religious connections in this country are well known, and it is probably supposed that I imbibed the sentiments of those with whom I associated in early life ; but indeed the case was otherwise. I perceived many things in the Calvinistic scheme, as they were represented tome, to which I could not assent; and tbe Arminian scheme also presented its difficulties. What then shall I do? How should I obtain the knowledge of die truth? Reflecting that nothing cuts a diamond like a diamond, I thought nothing could explain scripture like scripture; therefore laying aside the writings of hninspired men, I determined to confine my theological studies to the Bible alone. In order then to obtain satis- faction on tbe point iu question, 1 set down different texts under three different heads. One of these was God's operation alone; another Free will; and another God's operation with man's consent. Tbe result of this enquiry was, that, as God said, " My Son, give me thy heart," my d'uty was to give it to liini, that lie might clennse'it by tbe inspiration of bis Holy Spirit. As he said, " Work out your own solvation with fear and trembling," I would obey his command, depending on him to work in me to will and to do of bis good pleasure ; and as he said again, " Receive with meekness the engrafted word," I was willing lo receive it, knowing it would save my soul. But it will be said, perhaps, that I, who had leisure to search the scriptures, and a little more learning than my ABC, might easily arrive at a satisfactory conclusion, but that it would be otherwise with the poor and illiterate. Here again my opinion differs. I remember bearing, that when several learned men met together to discuss ihe nature of Faith, and could not agree among themselves w- lint Faith was, they called a countryman, nnd asked what Faith was: " Faith," he replied, " is taking God at his word," He was right, and as die clown who eats the loaf derives more nourishment from it than the learned Philosophers, who only dispute about its natural properties, so 1 am sure" that he who simply feeds by Faith 011 the bread of life will derive more nourish- ment to his soul, than those who perplex themselves with nice distinctions and definitions, [ The Kev. Gent, read au account of a servant who was reformed by reading tbe Bible. See lllb ilepon, p. 381 J To this I will only add, that had tbe poor boy to whom I adverted in the beginning, properly attended to those four monosyllables contained in the 8th com- mandment, " Thou shalt. not steal," he would not have committed that crime for which he lias been banished for ever from bis country and his friends. Such being the advantages which I am persuaded will result from distributing the Scriptures without note or comment, I hope there is not an individual in Ibis assembly, who, after what he lias heard from the gentlemen who have spoken so eloquently before me, in addition to my feeble efforts, will not assist us with his pecuniary aid as far as bis ability extends, and will not stand up in defence of our Society when its utility is called in question, anil who will not plead for its support on every proper occasion, and with all tbe eloquence of which he is master. The Thanks of the meeting having been voted to those Clergymen, & c. who had made collections for the Society, the Rev. EDWARD BATHER addressed the President in the following terms: MR. PRESIDENT— AS one of the individuals who have been called upon to preach for your Society, have to acknowledge your kind acceptance of our services. And having simply said this, I could, for my own part, he very well contented to sit down. But to speak the truth, I know that it is expected of me that I should proceed, and, on this occasion also, renew what perhaps is looked upon as a sort of annual pledge of loyalty to this noble Institution And, indeed, Sir, I pan with absolute truth affirm tiiat us I have ever venerated the object and admirer tbe constitution of this Society, so there has been nothing hitherto in its proceedings to do other than heighten my attachment to it. Nor cat. I see any thing in the times to justify us in relaxing our exertions. On the contrary, every thing seems to cry aloud to us to go on. Then, Sir, so long as it shall appear to the majority of our members Jhat we can go on better by means of these anniyersartes ; and that they should be conducted as they have been hitherto— so long, I feel that I have no right to be silent, unpleasant as is the imputation that we only speak for the pleasure of hearing ourselves talk, and only meet to compliment one another;— and ( which I confess weighs far more with me) difficult as it is to speak again and again upon a subject on which my own mind has been long ae- o exhausted, However, Sir, though I leave entirely to others to decide upon the expediency of continu- ing these meetings, I am by no means prepared to admit that there is no obvious use in them : probably they help our cause, certainly they might do good to ourselves. If so homely an illustration may be pardoned— I have somewhere or other heard, or read, that the reason why an Englishman so often tells his neighbour that it is a fine day, is not that he may inform the other of a thing'he perfectly well knows, l. ut^ that he may communicate his own agreeable sensations. Whether this be true or not, it is human nature, and, I think, no bad part of it, to be eager to communicate to others whatsoever exhilarates our own spirits or fills our own minds with gladness. I hope, then, that we are not altogether fools, if, having no mean occasion, we choose to do as other men arc wont. I hope that, not only without folly, but to our mutual edification, we may again and again congratulate one another because that same glorious Sun of Righteousness, which indeed was risen yesterday, hath still healing on his wings to- day ; and because by means of such a Socicty as this we may still be workers together with God, that his beams may yet more and more illuminate those fields both of the Heathen and of the Christian World which are white already to the harvest. Under these impressions 1 will ask per- mission to proceed. Sir, this meeting has been pleased to honour us with their thanks for having endeavoured to advocate the cause of the Bible Society from the pulpit. It may not, then, be altogether from the purpose if I state some very simple reasons which have always made me consider the doing- of this to be within the strict line of our duty : and which induce me now to urge it upon this assembly that it might be well if these appeals were more general both in the Churches of the Establishment and to the Congregations of our Dissenting Brethren. Under proper limitations aud restrictions I cannot but profess myself a friend to what arc commonly called charity sermons. If we watch for men's souls, we must seek their wel fare iu all lawful ways we can. Now we all know who bath said—" it is more blessed to give than to receive;" and I do think it is very obvious that nothing can be more likely to invigorate and increase in our people the inward principles of charity and godliness than the engaging them, where we can, in charitable and godly works. For if it he true that we are wont to labour in proportion to our interest in any cause; it is net less true, though it may not be quite so evident, that we are wont to acquire a new interest in proportion to our exertions. But, Sir, though I am an advocate for Charity Sermons as accounting them not less bene- ficial in their re- action than iu their action ; I hold, at the same time, that there is need of caution in the choice of subjects. We must not bring into the pulpit schemes of doubtful expediency, or call publicly upon our people on occasions' of slight importance. What is thus urged should be some- thing great iu a christian sense, aud especially it should he something which we may argue for from those considerations which it is our duty as Minister of the Gospel to press at all times. By this test desire that tbe Bible Society may be tried, and this test I am confident the Bible Society will endure. I know that I must not enter upon the discussion of any peculiar tenets now. But neither is it needful for my argument to do so. Every body heTe con- fesses that there are two great commandments, on which hang all the Law and the Prophets. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and thy neighbour as thyself: consequently, thou shalt do all to tbe glory of God, and do unto all men as thou wouldest they should do unto thee. Sir, I believe that at the last great day it shall be said " well done, good and faithful servant," to every Minister of every communion who shall have bee'u brought himself, and who shall have laboured honestly to bring his flock to this. Let this, then, be our aim. I do not mean that there is not some one scheme of doctrine specially, end in its fotinda. tions peculiarly conducive to these ends. I protest against being understood to say that what we teach people to believe is indifferent so that we enforce this summary of right practice. I mean nothing so absurd, nor would I call such absurd indifference liberality or christian candour. I know that my watch must have a main- spring- or it cannot go, and 1 know that the powers must he justly calcu- lated or it will go wrong. But be the main- spring of christian exertion, be that scheme of doctrine which is God's chosen instrument for purifying the heart of man into an unfeigned love of his Maker and his fellow- creature, what it may— surely tbe whole is written in the Bible, and whatsoever is not there written is no part of it. On this also we are all agreed. Then is it our object that God in all things may be glorified ? Are we sincere in praying that his name may be hallowed— his kingdom come— his will be done? If we are, I would ask again, how may we hallow his name so well as by providing that all mankind should hear him speak for himself in his own Holy Word? How should his kingdom come but by publication of the " Word of the kingdom;" or his will he done hut upon publication of the Record tohich contains it ? If we love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, what better way may be named than this in which we are engaged of declaring His glory lo the heathen and His wonders among all people. Surely the Bible delineates as he is, him whom God delighteth to honour. Here the Father himself invests him with the robe of glory and beauty, and with his own hands sets the crown of pure gold upon his head. Here God himself points to what he wopld have us admire and adore, saying, Behold my servant whom I uphold, mine elect in whom my soul de- lighteth. Then may I not urge tbe circulation of the Scriptures from a consideration of the indispens elusive mode prescribed by the Society thence de- nominated, more than negatively discouraged. — One chief cause of this apparent inconsistency, Oil the part of our Established Clergy, is, doubtless, to be found iu the circumstance just alluded to, viz. the dispersion of the Bible unaccompanied with the Book of Common Prayer. But to appre- hend any eventual detriment to the interests of the Established Church from the distribution of the Holy Scriptures in their original simplicity, is ( I am, for my owu part, thoroughly persuaded) to entertain a fear not merely groundless, hut in the very highest degree injurious to the real merits of that Liturgy which constitutes, and will never cease to'constitute, lier greatest strength and glory.— When pronouncing, however, ' this encomium on our Book of Common Prayer, let me not be under- stood as in any respect referring to those portions of it which embrace subject's of a controversial nature. What I now allude to is, solely, the per- vading spirit and the general languege of its Pray- ers, its Supplicetions, end its Thanksgivings : Aud viewing our Book of Common Prayer in this light, as far as its title, to commendation shall be acknowledged to depend on the equal adaptation of its contents to all ages conditions of mankind ; 011 the rare, but no less necessary, union of devo- tion the most animated with perfect sobriety of judgment; on the beautiful simplicity of its lan- guage, aud the equal grandeur ot its thoughts ; ou a comprehensiveness of meaning which leaves but little to be supplied, combined with that chaste selection both of ideas and of expressions which leaves still less to be retrenched ; in a word, on the closeness of its general resemblance to that well- known Form of Prayer, the very name, of which implies its absolute perfection ; so far do I esteem myself fully warranted in- representing our Established Liturgy as decidedly and incomparably superior to any similar composition which the world has ever seen. And let not this judgment be regarded as the mere effect of professional partiality and prejudice. A strong presumptive proof of tbe very superior excellency generally ascribed to our Book of Com- mon Prayer, at the time of its original publication, we meet with in the recorded judgment of that contemporary Parliament which pronounced it " finished by the aid of the Holy Ghost." And yet, compared with what it at this day is, the work thus praised was then unquestionably chargeable with great and numerous imperfections. How many of these, notwithstanding all its subsequent corrections and improvements, the entirely unbiassed reader may still find adhering to our Liturgy, it is not for me to say. But thus far I cannot refrain from avovving, a second time, my full conviction on the subject: viz. that, taking it all in all, weighing in equal scales its merits and demerits, there is no other similar composition extant which, in respect of general excellency, is at all comparable to it. And should it be asked, to what cause is the decided pre- eminence thus assigned it with reason to be ascribed ? Tbe answer to such question is most ready : it is to be ascribed exclusively to tbe superior Scriptural knowledg- e, and the superior Christian piety of its illustrious Authors and Com- pilers ; in other words, to its more perfect con- sonance with the letter and with the spirit of the Bible. Entertaining, then, these sentiments re- specting our Book of Common Prayer; and identi- fying ( as most assuredly I do) its continued use and proper estimation with the best and most vital interests of the Established Church ; is it possible forme to anticipate any kind of eventual detriment to those interests from the successful efforts of this Society ; from the wider dissemination of God's unsophisticated Word? To have our minds seri- ously impressed with any sncl. apprehension ap- pears to ine ( I cannot but finally observe) no less irrational and unnatural, than to conceive the effect at variance with the cause, the child in danger from the parent. J. BATHER, Esq, in seconding the motion to the Branch Societies, adverted to the losses which several of the Branch Societies had sustained by Ihe death of some of their earliest and firmest friends ; Fox. Hunting in Warwickshire, MR. BOYCOTT. [ FROM THE SPORTING MAGAZINE.] Although it was before my time that he hunted1 regularly in Warwickshire, yet having seen him iti many other countries, I cannot pass over Mr. Boy- cott, This gentleman resides in Shropshire, and is too well known in most other countries to require any further account of him from me. It has been said of him, that as a coachman he can drive, and as a horseman he can ride, any tiling, and I believe it is truly said; and had he been cast in the lot of those who are obliged to work for their bread, he would have made the best rough- rider in England. As there are some who never have a goose on their pond, so Mr. Boycott never had a bad horse in his stable ; but I will do him the justice to say, that be can do more with a bad horse than half the world can with a good one ; and a lesson or two from him will complete the education of a hunter. He is also a first- rate judge of the animal, and was at one time in the habit of selling his horses for large prices. As a coachman, Mr. Boycott is well known on the road, and when punishment is wanting lie can administer it with effect. If he takes hold of them they must go; and he has been heard to say that three legs are sufficient for a coach- horse. At one time of bis life he would buy those which no one else could drive, and generally got the better of them at last. In early life, Mr. Boycott was a soldier— having had a troop in Sir Wat kin Williams Wynn's Fenci- ble Cavalry, which saw so much service in the late Irish Rebellion. Here he was shot in the body and the ball was never extracted. He suffered much for two years afterwards, but he has felt no inconvenience from it since. When he arrived in England, after his wound, a brother fox- hunter facetiously observed, that he was come over with a bullet- in ; but many thought it was no subject for a joke, as lie had a very narrow escape for' his life. Had he been killed, we should have lost a gallant sportsman, and his friends would have missed many a hearty laugh ; for, though no one can do any thing quite so well as himself, he is a great pro- moter of mirth in society, and a very good fellow to boot. COURT OF KING'S BENCH, JUNE 30, & c. jBeer and others v. lfcard. This cause, on the final result of which property to the amount of from £- 200,000 to £ 300,000 depends, is an issue directed by the Lord Chancellor, to try the following- question :— Whether William Cotton, late of Etwall Hal I, in the county of Derhy, and of Bella- port House, ilk the county of Salop, Esq. a lunatic, who died in the month of November, 1819, was legitimate. The plaintiffs, William Beer and Re- becca his wife, Rev. L. D. H. Cockburti and Mary Theresa his wife, Elizabeth Cotton, widow, ii. Adderley and Rosamond his wife, J. R B. Cave and Rebecca Penelope his wife, asserted that Mr Cotton was legitimate ; and the defendant, the Rev. Richard Rowland Ward, asserted that Mr. Cotton was not legitimate. The case had, as our readers will recollect, previ- ously occupied for some time the attention of the Court of Common Pleas, when we gave a detail of ils proceeding and hearings, and on which occasion a verdict was given in favour of the defendant, find- ing that Mr. Cotton, the lunatic, was illegitimate ; the plaintiffs, however, subsequently obtained an order to try the issue in the Court of King's Bench, where it came on on the 30th ult. and occupied the Court during that and the two following days. The case, of the plaintiffs, as now stated by the Solicitor- Gfneral, was, in substance, as follows:— In the year 1.700, Rowland Cotton, Esq. of the ancient and honourable Shropshire family of that name, possessed certain estates which were entailed upon himself and Mary his wife, and their heirs male. In 1701, their son William was born, who in 1726 became party to a deed with his father and mother, he trusted, however, that Providence would raise! by which other additional estates were entailed upon them up new supporters, and he would venture to I him and his heirs, provided he did not marry without suggest, as the most likely means, humanly speak-* I consent of his parents, & c. Mr. William Cotton then ing, of recruiting their ranks, that the advocates of J went abroad for about ten years, and on his return the Society should in all things exercise that tolerant I fell in love with a young woman named Rebecca spirit towards others which they were so ready to I Webster, a daughter of one of his father's tenants* claim for themselves; that they should be satisfied; I and a servant in his father's family; he privately with that degree of co- operation which others might I married her [ but no record of this private marriage, be disposed to give, and not accuse any one of luke- I was produced], and took her to reside witTi him at warmness who was willing so far to pledge himself to I Cuckney, in Nottinghamshire, wbpre, in J739, their the cause as to become a subscriber, though he j first child, Rebecca, was born; in 1740, William, their should decline to identify himself further with their J second child ( who afterwards became lunatic), was proceedings. They had taken credit for the sim- j horn ; in 1742, a second son, Evelyn Rowland, was plicity of their object: let them then be content with I born ( previous to whose birth Mr. W. Cotton was those who, viewing it in that light, supported it! regularly married by license to his wife at F! ed- simply by their name and subscription. The conduct 1 borough); and in 1* 745 a daughter, Theresa, was of the various religious communities whom the Bible born. In 1746 Mr Rowland Cotton became ac- Society had united, had proved that Churchmen and J quainted with his son's marriage, and having become Dissenters could unite cordially for one common I reconciled to it, he, in conjunction with his sen object, and could part with equal goodwill when, J William, in 1751, joined in settling the family that object being obtained, their peculiar opinions j estates, first, after their respective deaths, to William, pointed out to them different paths of duty. Me par- born in 1740, whose legitimacy was acknowledged , ticularly alluded to the conduct of the supporters of by the deed, and then to Evelyn, & c. In 1773, the able obligation that is upon us to glorify God in the numerous Missionary Societies: most of these grandson, William, unhappily became lunatic; Christ? And am I going out of my sphere as a| were united a 141 ' ' " "" ' * ' • Christian Minister iii carrying out to its conse quences such a principle as this ? But is it our desire to do good to men? Do we include all in our prayer? when we ask for our daily bread, for forgiveness of our trespasses, for deliverance from ril ? If we do, shall we distribute the meat which perisheth and withhold the bread of life? Shall we withhold the Gospel of God's goodwill to man, or be careless about directing man to the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world ? Is it a blessing that man should know his Maker— his Saviour and his Sanctifier ? Is it u blessing that he should know himself? that he should be turned from wickedness, that he should set his affection ou things above, and, by patient continuance in well doing, seek glory, and honour, and immortal- ty? If it be, may I not say, Circulate the Scriptures, because, above all things, ye must put on charity, because it is by your loving one another that ye are to be known as your Lord's disciples ? Sir, when as Members of the Bible Society ; yet commission was sued out, and a jury was summoned each proceeded in their own course in the further- ance of their several missions, without any com- promise of principle on either side. After this practical refutation of the charge so often urged, that churchmen would be led step by step to re- nounce their own cause and further the views of the dissenters, was it too much to hope, that many con- scientious members of the Establishment would no longer feel that alarm which had induced them to under a writ of inquiry from the Court of Chancery; the jury found, that he was legitimate, and that his brother Evelyn was his heir; his father, William, was then living, and for three years had the care of his son's person, but the father died in 1770, and the care of Mr. W. Cotton's ( the lunatic's) person and estates then devolved on his brother Evelyn, who exercised that care, and acknowledged his brother's legitimacy, until 1795, when he died, and left a will, stand aloof? Might they not well expect that those I in which he bequeathed the estates, & c. to tlie who had long found it difficult to discover any sub- defendant, Mr. Ward, alleging that they were his stantial reasons why they should he against the own, on account of his brothe" r heino- ifleo- iiimate, British and Foreign Bible Society, might, by a and from this will the present proceedings ' ' kindly and unpresuming and tolerant spirit on their ated. It was most singular that in all the t parts, at length be won over to its support? proceedings in Chancery, and in all the At the conclusion of the business of the day, the deeds, not a word of this illegitimacy was alleged, Rev. HUGH STOWELL, Rector of Ballaugh, in but all the proceedings and deeds acknowledged his the Isle of Man, and author of the Life of Bp. ; and what was more singular, although Wilson, addressed the meeting in a brilliant I . r\ ® ve] y." CoiHmdied in 1795, and previous to hi previous the family this Society called upon us to ple'ed for Its'objSi I speech of about twenty minutes. ~ The presence of I ZM^' V'' "" "''"" " "" from the pulpit, you only said to each of us, Make I the Rev. Gent, was unknown to the generality of I | nnatjc) iu 1819 • up to which ti full nfnnf nf tliv MinistvV rln tlm wnrk nf an " Pvon I » ^ . i » ><! mo coo- cot <- » .>.. ionkllU., « r, « I •>,• - r^ , ^ . proof of thy Ministry, do the work of Evan- gelist. I will take leave, therefore, to say to my Brethren here, it might be well if before we meet here again every one of you would take care that the claims of this Institution be laid before your congregations. This need not hinder you at all the meeting; and we regret our inability to give a copy of an address which, lo say the least of it, was as pleasing as it was unexpected. The company on the present occasion was, perhaps, the most numerous and elegant ever from supporting any other institution, or from using I assembled in our County Hall at the Society's any other instrument in your individual capacity for tlie dissemination or exposition of Divine truth. But in this you would be calling upon your people to do a Christian act, and you might urge them to it upon Christian principles; and if you should prevail so far to interest them in it, as to lead them out of a free heart to give of their substance, and out of. a full heart to pray for our success, they hould find by a happy experience the blessedness of giving above receiving, and you should see God prospering the work of your hands upon you. Be this, however, as it may, a day is coming, I may say to all, when, if we will not be weary of well doing, if we will search and believe for ourselves those Scriptures which we circulate? we shall see greater things than these. The day approaches when many shall come from the East and from the West, and sit down in the Kingdom of God. And how know we but some shall be there through God's blessing upon this labour of love of ours? Sir, it would be well if these anniversaries might do any thing towards peeping the consideration of this day, which dra'weth nigh, ever upon our minds. Sure I am that the more it abides upon the minds | 5th of all the more will the zeal of g- ood works flourish j and abound amongst us. The serious, simple, be- 1st lieving view of it is calculated, I am confident,, 2d beyond any other thing, to turn objections against j 3d this Institution of ours into cordial acquiescence in I 4th its proceedings; and simple acquiescence into | 5th fervent zeal. Or if it shall not in all cases, as it is not reasonable to expect it should, bring the gifts j of good men into our own peculiar treasury, it will yet not fail to do what may very well satisfy us. It, will stir up many to, exertion in the cause of our common Master, by methods consonant to ours if not the Same. And then, not with the affectation of candour, but in the simplicity of brotherly sjifec tioti, we may, and I trust we shall say to all such, — Tlie. Lord prosper you, we wish you good luck in the narue of the Lord. In moving the thanks to the Branch Societies, the llev. C. PETERS said- Mr. PRESIDENT—- If knowledge be power ; and if the beneficial effects of power depend entirely on the purposes to which it shall be applied ; it should follow, as an obvious consequence, that the wide dispersion of a Book, supplying to every individual of mankind the only perfect rule of faith and anniversary; and the proceedings of the day were truly gratifying. Shrewsbury Florists' Society. W. Cotton ( the me, notwithstandino* Mr. Evel yll Cotton's will, all acts relating to the estate acknowledged Mr. W. Cotton's legitimacy and his title to the estates under the family settlements. After his death, however, Ihe defendant, who had acknowledged Mr. Cotton's legitimacy by never disputing it up to that period, set up the will of 1795, as the ground of bis claim to the estates; which claim the plaintiffs now disputed. Various documents, in support of the above state- ment, were produced, one of which was a note from Mr. W. Cotton, the father, dated Oct. I73U. to die clergyman of Cuckney, requesting him to baptize ,. tvi„„.- i , i .1 „ j • . . . . i i his daughter Rebecca, nnd assuring him that be was At the Meeting held on the 3d instant, at the „, arried to the lady who was the child's mnthe, Crown Inn, the following prizes were awarded : 1 - - - BEST I. ACBD PINK. Names of Flower. Grower. Turner's Regent .'. Mr. Pugh Second best, Ardwick Beauty Mr. Reinsford FIRST CLASS, PURPLE LACE. 1st Prize, ( Seedling) Col. Wingfield Mr. Worrall I 2d ' 3d 4th 5tli 1st | 2d 3d 1 4th though, for private reasons, he chose rather to incur the censure of tbe world than lo introduce her in public as bis wife.— Several aged and other most respectable witnesses were produced, who spoke to their and tbe general belief that Mr. W. Cotton ( die elder) and Rebecca Webster were married when they went first to live together; that they visited as man and wife in the highest circles, & c! Some of these witnesses were related to the Cotton family : and the Solicitor- General intimated Ihat in all pro- bability the marriage bv license in 1742 took place in order to confirm the apprehensions of Mrs. Rebecca Cotton as to the validity of her previous secret marriage. On the part of the defendant, tbe license for the marriage in 1742 was produced, and much reliance was placed on the fact Ihat no private marriage, though alleged, bad been proved.— And a bodjTof witnesses were produced, who deposed tolheirand tbe general, belief and understanding thai Rebecca Cotton and her brother Mr. W. Cotton ( tbe lunatic) were born previous to any marriage of Mr. W. Cotton ( the elder) with Rebecca Webster, The Solicitor- General replied ; after which the Lord Chief Justice summed up, and in doing so, he observed that, ut the time of the alleged private R » „ T.,.,„„„.„ I. I OL E .1 , .. I marriage, it was not absolutely necessary to the On THURSDAY, July 3d, a Sweepstakes of 60 v « M<) ity of a marriage ihat it should be celebrated IT /- IT- , , , guineas. either in a church or by a clergyman, aud many nri- Hon. G. 1- orester's b. f. Active ( Arthur) 1 vate , Mrriages were then solemnized ; wl " , eV d o S, r Tyrwhitt Jones's br. c The Tartar 2 private marriage here alleged had eve',- take place Mr-^" JLb? J' * ^^ of Tr.. n, t> s 3 Us a question for the Jury to determine ifnX' won easy, | testimony adduced ; of the second marriage at Fled borough there could be no doubt. The Jury, after retiring forahnnl an hour nnd half. Duchess of Devonshire Mr. Donaldson Miss Willis Mr. Pugh Sturge's Nelson Ditto Metcalf's Queen Caroline Mr. Rninsford SECOND CLASS, RED LACED. Gregory's Cleopatra Mr. Pugli Mather's'Sir Francis Burdett Mr. Rainsford Sturge's Lord Nelson Mr. Pugh Field's Fair Phillis Ditto ( Seedling) Mr. Pelhain .. Mr. Worrall THIRD CLASS, BLACK AND WHITE Beaute Flora Mr. Worrall Duchess of Devonshire .... Mr. Smith ( Seedling) Delicate Mr. Pugh ( Ditto) Rob Roy Ditto Field's Fair Phillis Mr. Rainsford BRIDGNORTH RACES. Two paid .— Active the favourite The Member's Purse of £ 50, given by T. Wliitmore, I Esq. Mr. Rogers's gr. e. Sir Edward, 4 yrs. ( Darling J 1 Mr. Patrick's b. f. by Rlucher, 3 yrs 2 Two excellent heats : won by a neck. On FRIDAY, July 4th, A Handicap, for the Mem- ber's Purse of if> 0, given by W. Wolryche Whit- I more, Esq. 1 practice, must necessarily prove, in all ages audi M'- Rogers's gr. c. Sir Edward, 4 yrs. circumstances of the world, a thing the most di- I (' DarlingJ 1 1 rectly and most essentially conducive to the general I Mr- I'atrick's b. f. by Bluel. er, 3 yrs 2 dr advancement of human virtue and human happiness. Four drawn. And yet, notwithstanding tbe manifest certainty of I The All- aged and Hunters' Stakes did not fill, this conclusion, by how many of our Christian I Robert Pigot, Esq. and T. B. W. Browne, Esq. Brethren is the distribution of the lliirle, in the ex- | are appointed Stewards for next veer. returned into Court, nnd found a verdict for tbe plaintiff's, finding that Mr. W. Cotton, the lunatic, was legitimate; and that, therefore, Mr. Ward has no clnim to his estates under the will of the late Mr. Evelyn Cotton. Printed and published by fV. Eddowes, Corn Ma'kit, Shrewsbury, to jo horn Advertisements or Articles of' Intelligence are requested to be addressed. Adrer tisements are also received by- Messrs. Kercton and Co. Warwick- Square, Sewsate Street, and Mr. Barker, No. 33, Fleet- Streei, London ; likewise by Messrs. ,/. K. Johnston and Co. No. J I. owet Sackville. Street, Dublin.