POTMTE © BY WHLLIAM JEBDOWIE8* 5C Sli o Jiif ^• H f * A7 € 0HM « mamket3 miwmuRf.. This Paper is circulated in the most expeditions Manner through the adjoining Counties of ESCLANI> and WALKS.- / hherttsements not exceeding Ten Lines, inserted at Six Shillings each. VOL. XXX.—- N0- 1579.] WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1824, [ pRICE SEVENPENCE. LEY FOB. CATTLE, AT WESTON FA KM, 4 Miles from Much Weiiluck, ancl 7 from Bridgnorth, from the 12th of May to the 10th of October. Yearlings £ 1 10 0 Two- years old 2 0 0 Three- years old and upwards .... 3 0 0 The Number of Cattle will be so limited as to R ! A M P lV'r 11V1 w'nrnnvpnriinH- the I ensure good Keep. None will be taken in to this I I i n R I* N i ' c" ® Ley but such as are previously booked with JOHN eeb brnteil Cordial Balm o( Zura; or, Phoenix ..,„ „„ th. p,.„,„; M. s , 0,. Mr. THOMAS BI- From an ancient Imperial Recipe. THE CoRDiAr, BALM OF 5SUB. A; OB, P1KEN1X OF LTFF, And Grand Hnunimn'or of Nature: Prepared and Sold, Wholesale anil Retail, at Dr. LAMF. KT's London Medical Establi » binent, Queen- square, Bristol. INTRODUCTION. of Life, to a discriminating Public, disdains tbe Mfa of following the Steps of those Precursors, who, hy a vaiu Display of a litlle Learning, and n greut deal of Ingenuity, mislead tbe Public ; a Truth too frequently exemplified bv Pretenders lo Science in the present Dny ' ' Actuated by a spirit of genuine Philanthropy, be feels it his highest Gratification to announce, that in the Balm of Zura, or Phoenix of Life, he possesses the CoRFini. n, op the Premises; or Mr. THOMAS BI SHOP, of Little Oxenbold. A few Horses and Colts, as per Agreement. SNOWBON. O COVER, this Season ( 16< 24), at . . . , . » n f m. PIMLEY, two Miles from Shrewsbury, the , e means of allevial. ng, ami by due IVrs. veram e ted Q ' Hoi. se SNOWDON, tbe Property of completely( annihilating those insidiousDisorde s, ^ P WJNP WHEELER, Raven [ nn, Shrews, which no. only deprive Life of its every Enjoyment Thorough- bred Mares at Five Guineas, other hut sap . he very foundation of our Existence, i i d three Guineas; Groom's Fee Five Shillings, involve the Patient in a vortejc of premature, but 1 ' & unavoidable Destruction. Governed solely by such SNOWDON was bred by Lord Egremont, fouled in Motives, so humane, genuine, and disinterested . 1816, got by Skiddaw ( own Bi other to Golumpus, Dr. L. cannot but ensure the Gratitude of the | Hedley, and Wanderer) out of a Delpiui JMare, afflicted, the Approbation of the good, and the sincere Benedicti- m of Mankind. On that Assurance he takes his stand, and invites the Suffering to come and be healed. ITS VIRTUES. " Like one condemnM to leap a precipice, " And sees before his eyes the depths below, 44 Stops short, and looks about for one kind shrub " To break his dreadful fall ; so I look here " For friendly aid against the fears of death." The COUMAL BAI. M OF ZITRA, or Phoenix of Life, forms the most powerful, stimulating, and highly flavoured Medicine in the whole Materia Medica. It is prepared from an Asiatic Berry, strongly resemb- ling that of the English Whitethorn ; and was the Result of the Labours of the renowned Rembert her Dam Miss Gog- den, by Phenomenon—- Youn, Marske— Silvio— Daphue by Regulus. In 1819, SNOWDON won 60gs. at Brighton, beat- ing a Colt by Haphazard, and the Duke of York's Scota; £ 50, at Newmarket, beating*. Vanguard, Colt by Juniper, Filly by Haphazard, Colt by Comus, Romp, Lacerta, and Tee Totum ; and £ 50 at Newmarket, beating Zadig', Zest, Tablet, Colt by Coinus, Colt by Juniper, and Funny In 18* 20, 50gs. at Lewes, beating Philip ; and 80gs. at Goodwood, walked over ( 8 Subscribers), In 1821, the Gold Cup of lOOgs. at Shrewsbury, beating Anti- Radical and Belvidere. In 1822, the Durdains Stakes of HOgs. at Epsom, heating- Cuyp, Coral, Brother to Ring- leader, Colt lYodoeu*, Physician to the Turkishi Emperor and his 11) y Haphazard', Lounger, Langtonian, Mrs. Ban Harem. Iu 15/ 8, a. most splendid Case of this in valuable Cordial was sent by the Sultan to Queen Elizabeth, and was taken by her Majesty as a nobh Renovator of the whole System. It has been found by a most extensive and respectable private Practice, to be the most efficacious Medicine extant, for strengthening the Nerves, removing all Obstructions in the Stomach and Lungs, cherishing the Heart, reviving the Spirits, strengthening the. Memory, promoting Digestion, dispelling flatulencies, dis- persing the Heartburn aud Choleric Affections, pre vents Apoplexy, purifies the Blood; reuioves Scorbutic Eruptions as well as Scrofula, and is of the highest . Distinction in Gouty and Rheumatic Disorders. It vivifies the Spinal Marrow, and restores the Frame to Health and pristine Vigour. NERVOUS DISORDERS. In the tremendous catalogue of Diseases incidental fo Mankind, those of the Nervous Description are tlie most complicate and difficult to cure. They resemble almost every Disease, and scarcely two Persons are affected in a similar Manner; they are Continually changing their Action, Shape, and Con- dition, w hile, under every fresh Attack, the Patient feels some Symptoms he never before experienced. Thus the Mind often becomes a Prey to the most fatal Apprehensions, while the diseased Imagination forges tli . se w ilil Chimeras, which perpetually haunt and distress the Brain. " The Sun as it were goes down on the Heart, and the Shadows of ihe Evening Clowe in on the Soul!'' Such are the sad . Thoughts and distressing Feelings which agitate that real Object of Coo. miseration, a Nervous Patient. To such, what a Treasure will be found iu the Cordial Balm of Zura ; or, PhcCmx of Life! The vital Prin- ciple, under its divine Operation, like the fabled Phoenix, spring's front Ihe Embers of a decayed Con- stitution, and rises to Happiness ami Life, Reani- mated, Renovated, and Ether en Used. GENERAL symptoms. The Symptoms whiph precede, accompany, and follow this distressing Complaint are very numerous. The following are the most prominent-.— Great De- pression of Spirits, Timidity, Starlings, Melancholy, Fickleness of Temper, Restlessness, Anxiety, and a painful Presentiment of Death. With its Increase, frequent Attacks of the Cramp, Head Ache, settled Pains in different Parts of the Body, the Eyes are clouded, a continual Ringing in the Ears, Dullness of Hearing, alternate Chills aud Flushes of Heat, Weariness, Nausea, Loss of the Appetite, Decay of Strength, Burning Heat in the Palms of the Hands and Soles of the Feet, a Sensation like that of cold Water running down the Back, the Pulse quick, weak, and irregular, parched Tongue, violent Pal- pitations of the Heart, Difficulty of Breathing, aud Convulsions It is not difficult to point out the Means of relieving the i'litient, hot none have ever proved so powerful, no efficacious, as the Cordial Balm of Zura ; Phoainx of Life as a Restorer of Strength to internal Decay, il stands unequalled, nnd may be relied on iu producing immediate Relief in every Stage of Nervous Complaints. The immense Numbers re, stored to the full Blessings of Health within the last eighteen Months, from the very Confines of the Grave, will best vouch for its surprising Qualities, and it single Trial urge more in ils Behalf, than all the Powers of > iheloric combined ! FEMALE COMPLAINTS The nutritive and cleansing Powers of the Balm of Zura, or Phoenix df Life, are peculiarly adapted to the Delicacy of the Female Habit aud Constitution, under those necessary Operations, designed by the Great Creator, for tiie Preservation of Health, tin Continuation of ' he Human Species, and the Felicity of Domestic Existence. Ji removes those Obstrur tions, which too often nip in the Bud the Promise of the future Blossom. Il promotes the Secretions, and preserves the Course of Nature from Impediment; comforts, exhilarates, and supports in those import nut and peculiar Periods, Puberty, Maturity, and the Change of Life : for the want of w hit h, many of those lovely, interesting, and valuable Ornaments of Creation sink into au untimely Grave.. The most sovereign Remedy yet found, is in ihe exalted and inestimable Virtues of the Cordial Balm- of Zura, or Plicenix of Life; the greatest Restorative of ex- hausted Nature; by a due Perseverance in which, the whole Muscular Fibres become invigorated, all the Solids which were relaxed, are braced, every Office, of Nature is properly performed. Seize then the Opportunity ' which offers, for the Cordial Balm of Zura, or Phoenix of Life, possesses Powers which almost exceed Credibility, in restoring languid Na- ture, and invigorating the whole Constitution; COLD BATHING. Nothing is more conducive to Health than the frequent Use of the Cold Bath, when not taken to ExCPits ; a single Immersion will answer every Pur- pose; for remaining too long in the Water is very injurious. Judiciously pursued, it braces the Fibres, and in every Period of Life gives Tone mid Vigour to the Body, it enables the vital Organs to perform their Functions, it hardens the Frame against Cob I, Damp, and changeable Weal her, and restrains ex- cessive Perspirations. Sea ' '. alcr, ' for stimulating, cleansing, and bracing the Nerves, is far preferable to River Water for any Debility. To pre, vent any ill Sensation after Bathing, such as Trembling, Pain iu the Stomach, Cramp, Giddiness, or Head- Ache, take u Table •. spoonful of the Cordial Balm of Zurn, or Phoenix of Li e, Half an Hour before Bathing, which will Comfort the Intestines, throw n warm Glow over the whole Frame, and create au excellent Appetite with a good Digestion. The CORDIAL BALM OF ZURA is prepared only by the sole Proprietor, Dr. LAMERT, and Sold, Whole- sale and Retail, at his House, No. 54, Queen- square, Bristol ; also, by VV. EDDOWES, Shrewsbury ; and by the principal Medicine Venders in this and the surrounding Counties. In Bottles at 4s. 6d.; lis.: and £ 1: one lis. Bottle contains three at 4s. ( jd. and that at a Pound six Times as much, whereby is a Saving of seven Shillings, Duty included (£ jp Beware of Impositions, as none are genuine but where the sole Proprietors Name is blown on tbe Bottle; with the Initial of the Doctor's Name on the Cork, enveloped in the Asiatic Arms and Directions. and Legal Tender; £ 50 at Worcester, beating Vampyre; and # 50 at Worcester, beating Ple- beian and Foumon; £ 50 at Hereford, beating Thyrsis ; 50gs. at Shrewsbury, walked over ; and £ 50 at Oswestry, beating- Tempe SNOWDQN is allowed by. experienced Judges to possess as fine Symmetry ( combined with Strength) as any Horse in the Kingdom, with excellent Tem per and robust Health. He will be at the Raven Inn, Shrewsbury, every Saturday ; at Wenlock every Monday ; at Shiffnal and Wellington, every Tuesday ; at Wein, every Thursday; and the Rest of his Time at Piniley. fcjp Good Grass and Corn ( if ordered) for Mares, and every Care taken of thrift. *** All Demands to be paid at Midsummer, or Half- a- Guiuea extra to be charged NOTICE is hereby giv^ n, that the next MEETING of the Trustees appointed for the Care of the Kidderminster Turnpike Roads will be holden upon Wednesday, the Twelfth Day of May next, at the Dwelling House of Henry Godfrey, known by the Sign of the Li op Inn, in Kidder- minster aforesaid, by Eleven of the Clock in the Forenoon ; at which Meeting the TOLLS arising at the several Toll Gates hereunder mentioned, upon the said'Turnpike Roads, and called oj- known by the several Names hereunder written, will be LET BY AUCTION to the best Bidder, for one or more Years from the 4th Day of June next, subject to such Conditions as shall be then produced, in the Manner directed by the Act passed in the Third Year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, " For regulating Turnpike Road's :" Worcester Cross, Goodness, aud Jenny Hole...£ 911 Bromsgrove, with two Side Gates. 146 Shatterfoot and Quatf 556 Land Oak and Chester Lane,.. Broodwaters and Wolverley... W r i bbe n hall Sutton .. Ilalfcut. Which Tolls prodnced the last Year the several Sums set opposite to their respective Names above the Expenses of collecting them, and will be put up at such Sums. Whoever happens to be the best Bidder must at the same Time pay One Mouth in Advance of the Rent at which such Tolls may be Let, and give Security, with two sufficient Sureties to the Satisfaction of the. Trustees of the said Turn- pike Roads, for Payment of the Rest of the Money monthly. The highest Bidder must, at the Time and Place aforesaid, forthwith enter into a proper Agreement for the taking- of such Tolls and paying the Money monthly, with Sureties for Payment thereof as above- mentioned. GEO. HALL EN, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Roads. 973 450 412 SS HOUSES IN OSWESTRY. To be Sold by Private Contract, rg* HVO newly- erected DWELLING- iL. HOUSES, eatth consisting of a commodious Shop, Parlour, Kitchen, and convenient Offices on the Ground Floor, and six excellent Lodging' Rooms above, with Brewhonses, a Yard, and extensive Buildings attached ( which may be converted into D wel ling* Houses or Warehouses at a small Ex pense), also ihe two large GARDENS adjoining- with a good Pump, aud other Appurtenances inereunto belonging, situate in BAILEY STREET, in the said Town of OSWESTRY, now in the Occupation of Mr. Edwards, Stationer, and Mr. Stanton, Cutler. For further Particulars, or to treat for the* same, apply ( if by Letter, Post- paid) to Mr. W. ROBERTS, Solicitor, Oswestry. t^ VER anxious to prevent Impolitic J DAY jfinl MARTIN respectfully inform i rrro COVER, this Season, 18- 24, at JL WEM, CHAlfWI. Thoroug- h- bred Mares at Seven Guineas, and Haif a- Guinea the Groom ; Hunting Mares and others at Three Guineas, aud Five Shillings the Groom. CHAMPION was got by Seliin, osvn Brother to Rubens and Castrel, his Dam Podagra by Gouty, Grandam Jet by Magnet. He is a Horse of great Size and Power, full 16 Hands high, and with more Bone than ayy thorough- bred Horse in the King, dom, fine Symmetry, and very superior Action, perfectly sound, and without a Blemish, has won often, and is the Sire of many capital Racers, viz. Colchicum, Stingo, Cambrian Lass, & c. &. c. CHAMPION will he at the Bridgewater Arms Inn, 1 Ellesmere, every Tuesday; at the George Inn, Shrewsbury, every Saturday ; and the Rest of bis Time at Home. Accommodation for Mares at 7s. per Week, with or without Foals ; Corn, if ordered ; good Grass and Hovels. PLOUGHMAN'S 23BOPS. KING'S EVIL CURED BY TARING Dr. SMITH9S Ptouykman's Drops. Case, extracted from a letter to WM. SMITH, Esq. Upton Magna Hall, near Shrewsbury. About June, 1816, a Scrophnla formed itself in my right elbow ; I applied to two doctors, but in vain. In 1817 it also raged in my arm and right foot ; 1 applied again to a doctor, but to no use; I then' applied to au Infirmary, but they could not cure mej I went to the Doctor again, who candidly told me he could do me no good. I then tried the Infirmary again, hut 1 soon lost all the use of my arm ; the whole combined party being put to their wit's end, tried their experience, which put me to the most tormenting pain, and which deprived me of rest in the night. I begged to go out. I then went to a Surgeon, who told uie it uas the King's Evil, and ordered ine to foment it with h. erbs, which made me! a great deal worse, so that I was obliged to sit up in1 bed aud hold niv arm before rue ; hut providentially hearing of jour Drops,, I tried one small bottle, and found my arm better, and by taking another it hejjan to gather, and alter taking five more small bottles I received a safe cure. 1 wish this to be published for the good of the world ; I am well and beany ( except a stiffness iu my arm), and can work at my business; and I am very thankful to kiud Providence, and you, for such a miracle. Witness uiy hand, this 14th day of November, 1822. JOHN HAMLET, Creum'ore Bank, near Weur, Shropshire. TO THE BLIND. A genuine statement forwarded to Dr, SMITH, of Upton Magna, near Shrewsbury, from n persoj? nearly blind, w'- heu the candle or optic of the eye was nearly gone. WAINWRIGHT S STAFFORDSHIRE CORDIAL, And Royal English Medicir. d FOB HOHSS3: WHICH has been given with unprece- dented Success in the most dangerous stages of the Sleeping dr Raging Staggers, ( tripes, Colds. Coughs. Fevers, and all disorders originating in Colds, or from grazing in marshy wet meadows, or after severe exercise in racing, hunting, working in coaches, post chaises, or waggons, hard riding, and is universally acknowledged to be the greatest Restorative to exhausted nature and the most valu- able Horse Medicine ever known. Sold at the original Warehouse, No. 10, Bow Church Yard, London; Price 2s. 6d. the Bottle. Sold also by Eddowes, Walton, Sandford, Morris, Pntin, Bythell, an'd Allen, Shrewsbury ; Gitton, aud Partridge, Bridgnorth ; Harding, Shiffnal; Honlstou, and Snihil, Wellington; Evans, Broseley ; Miller, and Smith, Ironbridge; Price, and Edwards, Os- westry; Fallows, Baugh, and Povey, Ellesmere Painter, Johnson, and Tye, Wrexham ; Parker, and Evanson, Whitchurch; Fox, and Jones, Nantwich; and by most respectable Medicine Venders. Imposture Unmasked. HE progress of MERIT, although frequently assailed, is not. impeded by Envy and Detraction. The aggression of ambuscade terminates in defeat; and conscious rectitude ultimately triumphs in the attainment of the grand object- public approbation. The test of experi- ence is the guarantee of favor, and has established WARREN'S BLACKING in ge- neral estimation ; of which there exists not a stronger proof than the tacit acknow- ledgment of a host of servile imitators, who surreptitiously obtrude on the unwary a spurious preparation as the genuine article, to the great disappointment of the unguarded purchaser, and manifest injury of WARREN, whose character and interest by this iniquitous system are equally subject to detriment. It becomes there- fore an indispensable duty to CAUTION THE PUBLIC against the manoeuvres of UNPRINCIPLED VENDERS, who having no character to lose, and stimulated by avarice in their nefarious pursuits, aim at the acquisition of money through any medium than that of honor! The original and matchless BLACKING bears on each bottle a short direction, with the signature ition / ltd; MA'ttriN Inform the Public tliev 11r\ ve, after much labour vnid al very considerable expense, brought tn perfection n Label of such " singular con- ilrneti,, il arid eMreme difficulty uf execution, tuat Ihey trust w. ijl effectually prevent tile liufiiy frauds lhat are daily practised on ( lie Public. Au attention to the following description of ll. e Label will ensure tbe genuine Blacking pre- pared by them. A pattern like lace of a pink cohmr covers the principal part, tbe names of Day noil Martin are printed ill white letters, edged vviih pink and black, and placed ou a while ground, Ihe nil- dress, 97, High Holborn, is also ivhiip letters edged with pink and black, hut placed on the laee pattern, tbe signature and price at font are black on a whit,' ground, the description nf ils virtues and directions for use are printed as before, black letters tin while ground — 97, High Holbora, Dec. 18- 23. Liquid, in Bottles at 6d. Is. S( Is. 6d. each, Paste, in Pots at 67/. Sf ],?. each. PELICAN LIFE LYSUR. HYCE OFFICE, LONDON, 1797. Hp HE COMPANY continue to effect 1 INSURANCES on LIVES at equitable Rates, without Entrance Money or any additional Premium for Sea- risk in decked Vessels to or from the British Isles, or to or from the opposite Line of Coast be- tween the Tex el g. tid Havre- df- g. ivM'e included,— and to grant and purchase A$$( JiTI'ES under a special Act. of Parliament. Agents are appointed iu all the Gities and princi- pal Towns in the United Kingdom. THOMAS PARKE, Secretary. COMPANY'S- AGENTS AT Shrewsbury Shiffnal - Ludlow - - Bridgnorth Worcester - Macclesfield Mr. Thomas Howell; Mr. Gilbert Brown ; Mr. E. Jones, Solicitor; Mr. Benj. Partridge; Messrs. Smith & Parker; Mr. D. Hall. LONDON, THURSDAY, J1PR1L M The mania for new projects prevails in Holland to an extent nearly equal to that which exists m this country. Ou Monday week the books were openecj at Amsterdam for subscriptions fo the company for increasing the commerce and for improving the agriculture of the Netherlands; and on the same day there were entered in that city alone names to the amount of 30,000,000 of guilders ( above £ 2,500,000 sterling). The sum required to be subscribed in order to commence the undertaking, and for which proposals were circulated in all the principal towns of Holland, was only 12,000,000 of guilders. So little was the eagerness to obtain shares in the new trading company anticipated, lhat of this sum the King himself had engaged to subscribe for four millions of guilders, and if ne- cessary, a sum equal to alt beyOnd that amount uot subscribed for hy his subjects. His Majesty guarantees to the subscribers a yearly dividend of per cent. MARY- LA- BONNE OFFICE.— On Wednesday several tradesmen presented themselves to Mr. Rawlinson, to whoni they made the following application : • • > . It appeared that, for the last twelve months, a female of very dashing exterior, had been living- in the most extravagant manner at No. 31, Upper Montague- street, Bryanstone- square, under the name of Moreton, hut whose real name was Fin- denburg. During her residence in Montague- street, she paid visits to tradesmen of every denomination in the neighbourhood, with whom'sbe dealt most extensively, and the various merchandizes were continual!; arriving al the lady's residence from ibe shopkeepers, who felt no hesitation in execut- ing Iter orders to any amount, so allured were they by the splendour of the establishment, aud having been informed that the lady moved amongst the first circles of fashionables. Mr. Jones, a linen- draper of Oxford- street, actually supplied her with linen. drapery to the amount of jEijllO. Mr. Jones directed her'to Mr, Harding, a jeweller; thither Mrs. Moreton proceeded. Mrs. Moreton having seated herself at Mr. Harding's counter, selected suits of jewellery to ihe amount of between £ 2' i0 . and £ 300, which were immediately sent. She sub- sequently went to Mr. T timer, the eminent gold and silversmith iu Bond- street, aud obtained from him property to tbe amount of £ 380. • At leii„ th it was whispered at the west end that Mrs. Mdreton vvas nothing more than a swindler, and had been practising her art at all tbe fashionable towns in England, prior to her setting up in Moutague- street. This having reached the ears of her credi- tors, they obtained a warrant for her apprehension, w hich was placed iu tbe bauds of ty. iljins. VVillius having made her acquainted with the nature of his visit, searched her, and fo. und pawnbrokers' dupli- cates of all the property she bad obtained, pledged lo the amount of upwards of the sum of £ 10: 10 At this moment a Sheriff's officer entered ; and arrested Mrs. M. at tbe suit of Mr. Turner, th* jeweller, in Bond- street, for his debt of £ 380, for which she was consigned to Whitocross- street prison, the officer still retaining possession ol the duplicates, which he had since retnsed to deliver over to the creditors. The application now was, that bis Worship should forthwith order the officer to restore the duplicates he held. The Magistrate said he could nut order restitution of the duplicates of tbe property ; they were her property, and if she should hereafter take the bene- fit of the Insolvent Act, the duplicates must be di- vided amongst the creditors hy tlie provisional assignee. The parties then left the office, and it was under stood that the tradesmen were to have tlie dupli- cates, upon an indemnity heiiig giveii to Willing. It appeared that one of the applicants had waited upon Mrs. Moreton in prison, and agreed with her that if " she would give theni the duplicates sbe would obtaiu her liberty. It is supposed that this lady had succeeded in obtaining £ it!, or, 0 worth p property in this manner. Information was lately received al the police- office here, that a quantity of base money was, on hoard of a Liverpool smack on ils way to Glasgow. M'Gruer, Christie, aud Dunn, three very active officers, were instantly on the alert after the csrgo Yesterday they went on board of th? vessel in question while she was coining up the Clyde, and inquired after a box of given dimensions. They were informed by the master that he could certainly identify the man who had, consigned it to his charge. This morning, shortly after day- light, the above officers repaired to the vessel, where they remained till betweeu six and seven o'clock, when they observed a fellow come and lounge about the vessel. Perceiving that the officers were watching his motions, he attempted to make off, but was promptly followed aud secured b. y fh > officers. When the box was opened this morning, it was fouud to contain 20 spurious sovereigns, and £ 252 in base half- crowns, shillings, aud sixpences. The police deserye great praise for their activity on this occasion : for, besides obviating nmeh uneasi- ness aud trouble by the seizure of this fallow with Iris magazine of coin, they may be. considered as having saved £ 272 to the people of this city and neighbourhood.— Glasgow Chronicle of Saturday " We broach no puffs, those foolish mush room things, < l Which laspjng time into discredit brings; But well- eleuch'd facts,.— aud facts are stubborn things." SIR,— I aiu a native of Shrewsbury^ in the county of Salop, by trade a eordwaiuer ; was afflicted with a dimness of sight for above twelve years ; was inca- pable of working for two years; uo human skill could he found for inv relief, till I heard of your Ploughman's Drops; 1 made atrial, and, for the good of the +> lriid be it spoken, I found great relief by taking two small bottles; and I continued till I entirely received a safe cure. I am now in the decline of life, and can see and work as well as I could 14 yearsago. Gratitude induces me to, publish it for uiany reasons. Witness my hand, 19th of March, 1823, J. L. Witness, J. LARGE, of Wolverhampton. These Drops are to he had in square Bottles, with these words moulded on each, Mr. Smith'' s Ploughman s Drop.?," ( all others are spurious), at £ 1. 2s. the large, and lis. the small, Duty in- cluded, at PLOUGH MAN'S HALL, Upton Magna, near Shrewsbury ; also of VV. EDDOWES, and tVaidsoh, Shrewsbury ; Capsey, Wellington' ; Yeates, Salt Warehouse, Iron Bridge; Partridge, Bridgnorth ; Griffiths, Ludlow; Waidson, Welsh, pool; Price, Oswestry ; Baugh, Ellesmere; Jones, Parker, Whitchurch; Procter, Drayton; Silves- ter, Newport; Holmes, No. 1, Royal Exchange, London; and all other Medicine Venders. ^ m. rtil/ n All others are counterfeits; and in many instances the imposition labels are art- fully interlined with a different addr ess, ui very small characters, between tlie more conspicuous o. ies of " No. 30," and " STRAND." It is earnestly recom- mended to Shopkeepers and others who are deceived by base fabrications of WAR- REN'S BLACKING, to return the detected trash to the source from whence it came, and expose the machinations of rascality to merited obloquy. WAIUIEN'S BLACKING is sur « » passingly brilliant jr^- it excludes damp ; wives pliancy lo the leather; retains its pristine virtue in all climates ; and, com- bining elegance with comfort, is an article equally of indispensable fashion aud utility. Sold by every respectable Vender in Town and Country, in bottles, at JOd, I2d. and ISd. each, SOLD AT Shrewsbury, by EDDOWES, RR—-— ROGERS & Co. — B R A T T ON , -— ST A T11A M , — •?-?— DUCKY, —— R- MORGAN and A ST E RLE Y, JONES, DAVIES, NEVRTT, —— » — HUMPH KEYS. Wem%. KYIS'ASTON. Oswestry,... EmvA RDS. Eltesmere,.. KAUGH, — — Ft'KM ST ON. 11 ehltpool, EVANS, —— OWEN, — JONES, - GRIFFITHS. Wenlock .. CLIVFLY. Hodne', PACE, — T- HUGHES. Drayton,... Newport... Shifnaly.. Wellington: RIDGWAY. JONES, L. OWK. , HARDING. JL0ULST0N;& SMITH. Ironbridge„ . G i A z E B R OO K . Bangor..... HUGHES, — GRIFFITH. Bala DAVIES. Carnarvon. OWEN, WIT LI A SIS. Dolgeli yM 11, LI AMS Holyhead,.. JONES, — — RICHARDS. h't. Asaph, OWEN. I Abergely,.. DA VI ES. J Amlwch,... ROBERTS. | Conway,.... Rosu: « TS. J BarmouthGRIFFITHS. I Beaumaris, ALLEN. NATIONAL VACCINE ESTABLISHMENT-—— The following is an Official Copy ojf the last Report of the Vaccine Board to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, dated March 18, 1824 ^ We have the honour to acquaint you, for the information of Parliament, that, although eases'of Small Pox, after Vaccination, . continue to be re- ported to the Bosird, yet the frequency of such ac- cidents, When compared with the vastly increased number of persons who are now vaccinated, does not appear to be greater in p'- oportiou than it was during the earlier years of the. discovery. " The disease, when it does occur under such circumstances, continues to prove as mild and safe in its character as heretofore : so that there is uo reason whatever to suppose that the Vaccine Matter has lost any thing of its efficacy in the course of years Which have elapsed since it was first taken from its original source. " The Board has been occupied in endeavouring to discover, if possible, what habits are most prone to the secondary disorder, and to ascertain upon what peculiarity it depends, that so many persons should be rendered entirely secure, whilst a few remain liable to an attack of mitigated Small Pox. This is a subject which bas presented numerous dif- ficulties, and we cannot flatter ourselves that we ' have yet attained any certainty in the inquiry ; we are sure, however, that more attention should be paid to the process of the vesicle than has hitherto been bestowed upon that point, and that it is most proper to vaccinate with fr. esll matter, whenever it can be obtained. We are unavoidably led to the, latter conclusion^ by remarking, that of the 8000 persons annually vaccinated in the metropolis by our stationary vaccinators, a very considerably smaller proportion, fall into the secondary disease here, than is observed to be the case out of an equal number vaccinated iu the country. This difference wo are disposed to attribute chiefly to tlie necessity which sometimes aris. es in th, e country of using matter which bas been kept too long ; for, notwithstanding- repeated & urgent injunctions toaII our correspondents to exert their utmoat endeavours to keep up a supply of fresh lymph, it is constantly reported to us that, there is considerable difficulty in doing this. Thus, although it may be . conso- latory to . know that a never- failing source is to be found in the metropolis, the gratifying- conviction is ailoyed with the apprehension thyt, without the protectiori and support, of Parliament,, afforded by the establishment and - maintenance of this Board, all the advantages resulting from the important disc. ovcry, *> f Vaccination would run the risk of being' lost to society. " We have sent matter, since our last Report, to almost every quarter of this country, and to most of the Colonies ; and also to Lisbon, to Madrid, to Cochin- China, and to China!; and it has been received every where with grateful acknowledge . meats : so that the name of Great Britain is asso- ciated th roughest the world with acts of beneficence as well as of power.' 1 MALTON — John Watson, of Leavisham on ihe - Moors, brought a mare to Malton Horse Show, which he sold for £ 10, delivered her, aud after securing the money, as he though. t, beyond the reach of the most . dexterous sharper, took a turn to see stirrino- s. He was soon thus accosted by a man dressed like a pl& in, decent countryman, " what i/ ou've selPd '' tmeareV " Ave,," answered John. The stranger, in a very significant manner, then said, " is ' tmoneu seafeV " Aye," was again John's answer. The last question, with the man- ner of putting it, threw John off his guard ; he was at. a loss to know how a man he had never seen before could be so friendly. After a little more friendly discourse, the strang- er s. aj, d be had a mare across the bridge, at . Norton, with a good deal of use about her, much like what JobIJ hud sold ( hint- ing very significantly agaiu that he did not like to have her in the Malton stables, there were so many sharpers lurking' about them), aiid proposed that they should walk dovyn to see her, to which John consented ; and as they went the stranger so ma- naged matters as to gain John's entire confidence, rwlio now says he thought him one of the mos; ciriU estof inen- as civil. as civil could be. On arriving* at the inn at Norton, the stranger said he was dry and would have a glass of ale before they wept into tlie stable, and prevailed on John to take one also at his cost. They went into a room, and had just g- ot seated, when a man, apparently intoxicated, entered the room, boasting- of a great fortune his aunt had left him, saying- he would jnake it . flee, and at the same time offering to bet very foolish wagers;. with this man John's friend enteied into, a dispute, and hinted to John that they might as well have some of the fool's money, for if they did not get it so me bod y el. se won I d. T] je \ na u o ffe red to lay £ 20, and put down the money upon the table ; John was strongly urged by his friend to . cover it with another £ 20, which, after a little time, he did, though very reluctantly, saving- he was no gamier ; over these sums a hat vvas covered. A third man now entered the room, and it was soon decided that the drunken spendthrift had won his wag- er. John being till a quandary, his friend told hint not to fear, but to venture another stake, and they . would soon win all the fool had, but John could not be com- forted, for he had already lost his all, and could uot produce another stake. His friend now took him out of the room, under a pretence of planning how to get the money back again, and after settling- how that important matter should be accomplished, per- suaded John to go back again into the room, and he would follow him. Accordingly John went, but the men had gone, and on his returning to tell his friend he discovered, when too late, he had been imposed on, for his friend had also disappeared. John's new friend had in a short time acquired such influence over tii. ni> that he could scarcely be persuaded a man so good behaved could be a rogue. incurred, the ores can be brought to the surface with much less cost in excavating and in subterranean transportation, than from tbe less extensive veins of otlu^ iuines. ; Although the machinery for working the iiiinris is very imperfect, I lie low. prices of all the necessaries of life, the great frug'aiity practised by the labourers, and the consequent low wages which they require, ate found to he sufficient lo counter- balance that deficiency. Instead of being situated, like the mines of'Peru, iu a region so elevated as to injure the health of the workmen,, those of Mexico are in a temperate elevation, and the country around them becomes very productive as soon as the attrac- tion of markets, whjcti the mines create, induces cultiv a tion. I owns and villages have sprung* up rapidly, in numerous instances, whenever mines have been opened in any district. The enormous masses of property acquired by mining have, like the larger prizes in a lottery, been confined to a tew individuals. M. Obregon, created I Vnlenciana, with llis partner, Olero, received, for uniiiy years, from the mine of lluit name, nn annual income nf £ 250,000sterling, Don fVdn. Tereros, Count Kegln, oue of toe richest men iu Mexico, drew from ibe mines of Biscnina, between the year* 1762 and 1774 a net profit of more than n million slerliiiu-. Besides the two ships of war, one of one bundled nuil iweuly guns nud Ibe other of s,' W , Hv- foiir gnus, which be presented to ibe King- of Spain, be lent to ibe government of Madrid five million funics, which lie lias never been repaid. Tbe works erected on bis mine cost liini inure than four thousand pounds Sterling, and he piitehnsed estates of ia » t extent besides, and left money lo bis family, in a inbuilt only equalled Ivy the bequesls of Count Valeneinna. The Marquis del Apivrtndo, nt one pe- iod, within0 mouths, extracted from hit* iniii<* oi Som- brerele, Ihe enormous sum nf eight hundred thousand pounds sterling; and though nothing approaching to thai amount was afterwards drawii from it, it held its rank as a mine of the first class till the tioilhles commenced. In these mining operations the omit, est vicissitudes of fortune have been experienced. Humboldt relates of a Fi- euchinnn, Joseph l. aliorde* that he came to Mexico very poor in 1743, ami acquired a large furtiine in a short lime bv Ihe mine of Li After building a chnreli in Tnseo which cost lliin eighty four thousand pounds, be i> a » reduced In llie lowest poverty by the rapid decline of those very mines from which be luid imuiltiily draw n from 130 to 190 thousand pounds weight of silver. With a sum of' twenty thousand pounds, raised by gelling a sum . if solid gold, which, n, his prosperity, he had presented to tin- church, and which he was allowed by the archbishop to withdraw, he undertook to clear out an old mine, in which he lost the greater part of the produce of hisVohieti sum, and abandoned the work. With tl » e small sum remaining, he once more veiJTurpd on another undertaking, which was for a short time highly productive, and he left behind him at hi* dealh a fortune of more than one hundred and twenty thousand pounds. It is not surprising that in a climate tending to produce indolence, and with a people of imagina- tions peculiarly ardent, the few instances of unmea- sured success in mining should have more power i<> encourage, ihan the numerous but unnoticed in- stances of failure to deter from, sueli desperate adventures. The calamities that have recently fall- en with their heaviest weiyhr on mining cohld never have been contempl iled by any w ho had embarked in those concerns. The most penetrating eye could not have foreseen either the revohitioiia'ry >!<> rni or its extent, fury, and rapidity. Without, however anticipating the ipirraiive of tiie re vol ( itio^ aVv.' eyenls we may quote the words of the minister Aluin. tu* whom we before noticed. ^ Unfo'rtunatefy the revolution of the year 1SK) began in the districts in which ihe riehesl'nnnes ate situated, and their proprietors were its first victims. By the massacre of some, by the ruin of others from the war aud the excessive requisitions, by the scarcity of money, and the consequent want of uten- sils and necessaries to continue tlie works, they ceased as it were almost in a moment. Tiie cele- brated vein of Guanaxunto, without i's ores l « * inf' impoverished, only gnve out, in I Si 8, 150,000 mures of silver and 400 of gold, whereas its" product before tlie year 18JO was greater than all the mines of Peru together, amounting to 10,00.0 ma)- cs of siiver and 2000 of gold. In tiie mint at Mexico,' in 1821, there was coined onl. v six mil Hop dollars, whereas, pre- viously to 1810, from twenty- five to twenty- eight millions had been annually coined. The inundation f the mines has been the i ue vi la hie eo nsc- q ue nee of their abandonment du ring* the war. I he win king of them cannot be resumed until the water has been " scharged ; and to effect that, the miners of iVJexh'o, poor in the midst of riches, have mithpr the nia- hines required to accomplish it, nor the. capitals to procure them." The country is indebted for the introduction of the improved processes, l> v which the precious metals have been chiefly separated from the Ores in which they are contained, to a corporation callecl " Tri- bunal General de. la Miueria ;" which selected the ablest of students to visit the mining districts and impart t he know ledge of new facts and scientific im- provements. There were two modes of operating for this purpose; the first, for a long time, was hy^ ihe common method of smelting. As firewood <> rew scarce in the mining districts, as the proem of amalgamation became known, the ancient practices regularly declined, and the new method of sepaVating- the metals from the ores advanced ; this separation is effected by the adhesive property of mercury, assisted by the aid of lime, sulphates, ai: d pthi- r chemical ingredients, which increase 1 he intensity of ; ts action. As the quantity of silver that can be procured in this way depends mainly on the supply of qssiek- silver; as in times of war lhat supply w as necessai ily uncertain both in quantity and quality ; and as, from its being a royal monopoly, the power of dispensing it rested solely with the viceroy, it became a subject of frequent intrigue in bis court, and was generally distributed from favouritism or bribery. The mer- cury from the mines of Istria was esteemed less pure than that extracted from the mines of Almadeu in Spain. By some of the viceroys this has been made a source of great wealth, us those w ho bribed him or his officers Ui. e highest could obtain the best mercury. The . quantity . of quicksilver delivered to tlie uiineVs bore sn. ch a proportion to the quantity of silver pro- duced by them us was' conceived to be a cheek on frauds in paying the duties. The products of these, mines had gone ou constantly increasing to the year 1810. Without giving the produce of each year* the following table wili shew with what degree of reonla- rity the augmentation had proceeded. This account only shows the quantities which actually pyid the duties: but it is generally believed that, besides what was legally circulated, some portions were ex- tracted by contraband means. The amount is < H? eu iti dollars. BANK RUPTS, APRIL 27 — Wm. Luuslev, of And over, carpenter,— James Morgan, of Crown Tavern, Mile End- road, victualler.— Thomas Brown, of Che lmarsha Shropshire, farmer.—- Thomas Cooke, of Baul. ury, mealuian — William Johnson, of Worksop, Notting- ham, coal- dealer. MEXICAN MINES. ( From the last Number of the Quarterly Review.) The ores found in the mines of Mexico are not in general rich in metallic substances According to Humboldt, who compares them with the produce of the mines of Saxony, it appears that the average quantity of silver in each hundred weight of Mexican ore is between three and four ounces, whereas in Saxony each hundred weight, produces about ten ounces of pure silver. The . mines of Mexico too are generally much deeper than those of Germany. But on the other hand the former contain veins of a metalliferous substance of a thickness and length unknown in other parts of the world. When the great expense of sinking the shaft has been once 1605 4,000,000 1726 8,000,000 1747 12,000.000 1776 16,000,000 178*.. 1795 . 1802 . 1809 .. 23.00O/) 00 .. 24,00 « \ 0i! 0 ... 26,000,000 22,0011,0U0 We have no precise data for the several years of confusion that have since followed. in a report from the ei'y of Mexico, in : 8lo, it is stated that i|) t » amount of silver brought to the mint in , ihe year 1811 was but three millions and a half; ami hv another, that of the following year, that it auiounied to two millions, . which was partly from the ' requisi- tions made of all the plate of individuals and com- munities. Fioui the ' opiniou of tho'- e Mexi.' aiis. w ho are likely to be best informed of ihe state of their country, we have some reason to conclude that she average annual product of the several years from ,1813 to 1820 was u « t more than from four i(> four and a half millions. In 1821, the duty on silver bavins been reduced from 17 l< » 3 per cent, in ihai Ve « r* partly owing to such reduction and partly t, J the appearance of security to properly being ' restoied the amount of the precious mdals lUcrea- Ted to more than five millions and a half, and in the next year . 1822, after Lurbide had lw en proclaimed Emperor* to seven millions. The future condition of this branch of industry, now that an abundant sopph ,,' f quicksilver can be obtained aad the duties are lowered, must be prosperous, when the government sbull be so established as to afford ihe necessary security to persons and property. LONDON— SATURDAY. His Majesty litis almost entirely recovered from bis recent attack of gout. He is expected in ton 11 in a few days. The postponement of the Sing's Drawing- room to the Kith of May, Inn been productive of infinite disappointment in the fashionable - circles The cause was the sudden indisposition of bis Majesty, arising from a slighi attack oftbe gout, but beyond tlie mil of May no farther delay is" gpprt bended.— Phicurds were displayed at the Palace- gates, an- nouncing the fact of' ihe Drawing r.' om having been pat off, and many who ih- ubted tbe intelli- gence, ou observing this confirmation, retired much mortified. - Among the tradesmen whose labours are called into action nt these seasons, however, some consolation was felt, as the respite enables tlieui lo complete their orders > 11 a manner more c. editable 10 taste, as well as more satisfactory to their employe s. Many new'equipages are to be launched oil the occasion, ami the competition for superiority iu this respect is expected to be as sirong as ever was wilnessed in the more celebrated scenes of Court Festivity daring file early part of the reign of his late Majesty. Many families of distinction have reached town, who had come from distant parts of the country to pay their respects to their Sovereign, and wlio were ignorant of the delay until their arrival. It is hardly necessary to say, that while ibe eliuse of this delay was re- gretted, much disappointment » as experienced. -. The pn parations iu the Palace for this important ceremonial, which have been so long in progress, me nearly completed ; aud they have been con- ducted tip. n a scale of magnificence which, it is understood, is calculated at once to excite the as- tonishment aud admiral ion of those who may have an opportunity of seeing them. No expense bus been spared to' rentier the" State Apartments suitable to the Court of the Monarch of a greai nation, aud while the best tasie lias been consulted, tiie first artists have been engaged to effect the plans which have been approved. During tbe progress of the internal works, the utmost jealousy tins beeu observed in the admission of visitors, and although applications have been made from persons of the highest rank to be permitted to inspect their pro- gress,' the. v have beeu all refused, from a desire that the whole may hefwitiicssed iii a complete state, nnd thai the etiect may not be diminished by partial inspection, Major- General William Js'icnlay has been ap- pointed Governor and Cummaiider- in Chief of. the Island of Dominica, in the room of the Earl of flu'iitiiigdou, resigned. not known where COAST or AFRICA, ! of the BritishTrobjis at Accra, by tlie Ashnvters. IVe regret In say that rulelligence has reached us this morning, by ' he Bin'badnea mail, thai tin British force u< a'r Cape Coast Castle has been de fi aied by Ihe Ashaulecs. The Governor, Sir Charles M'Caiibv, commanded ihc tumps in person, and it is w ith sorrow we have ( 0 add that he was not heard of after Ihe battle. The British , force was surroniide:'., and after the ammunition was exhaust ed, our troups were overwhelmed by swarms of Ashautees B sides nhat has rcaehed us from Barbadoes, the account is . confirmed by a Idler from all Ofti of tbe Owen Glendowrr. The following is from a Burbadocs Paper of March 20. " .- terra, Jan. 30.— It is with the greatest concern I inform you, that the Ashantees have made an attack up MI Sir Charles M'Carthy's division of the Army upon the Oold Coast, am!' completely routed it, mast of the officers killed, and Sir Charles hini si lt' wounded in tw places during the action, and now missing. Tt ey came down 15,( too strong; Sir Charles's division was not more than one th of that number. The bat lie was fought on the' 21st instant near Sicoadee, and lasted from two until six p. si. when Sir Charts, bavi. ig expended all his ammunition, was surrounded, and lus army com- pletely routed. The Ashantees, however, tsined a great loss, and it ( bey lire g'olltf to. "* There were 14 officers with Sir Charles when the action commenced, nnd only one, a Lieutenant Erskine, escaped to tell the tale of woe ! Among the slain, are some of the principal and oldest Mer- chants at Cape Coast ; those thai I have hea named are Geo. Robertson, James Headle, Edwin Jones and Mr. Tedley, the Staff Surgeon, killed ; Captain I,. la- strange, died of fatigueMajor Hieketi severely wounded ; many others killed aud uiaiiv wounded and missing. They were ex pectin"- ail attack al Cape Coast, by the latest intelli- gence and they bad actually sent down a vessel to get 79011 stand of arms, which it was. reported at Cape Coast tliat I had here." " liridge- tnmi, March 211.— The brig Elizabeth which aniv, I on Thursday last from Africa, gives au account of a sanguinary conflict that lately hap- pened between the Ashantees, a. very powerful race and a force composed of about 40U0 natives. and others of Cape Coast. Castie, an English settle- uieut in that neighbourhood. The former had, of late, made frequent incursions for the purpose of plundering the latter territory, and ill one of these, had seized a British Serjeant, whom they . murdered and afterwards mutilated in a most horrid manner To avenge this crime, and the insult offered the English Flag, Sir diaries M'Carlhy, Governor of Sierra Leone, immediately prepared this expedi- tion, whi. li was formed into three divisions, one of which he commanded, and was accompanied by many merchants as volunteers ; but, before the three parties could form a junction, Sir Charles was in- tercepted by 10,0011 of the Ashantees, whom, he fought as long as bis am ui 1111 it ion lasted ; but bein^ ot length overpowered by such an immense nutiibe of the foe, he and those with him were either mas sacred or made prisoners; and, from their blood thirsty character, it is feared Ihe first of these ( lis asters'has befallen them, and under circumstances nf aggravated cruelty. Although fourteen days bad elapsed since the departure of this expedition 110 intelligence of Sir Charles or the merchants ha: reached the Cape when the Elizabeth left that coast It has been surmised, that, the Ashantees had. been instigated to their late ill conduct by. some Foreign Traders, in a neighbouring district, oh account of the exertions of the British in intercepting the African Slave Trade." The following is an extract of a private letter from an Officer of rank on board ihe Otven Glen dower, which not only confirms the above disastrous tidings, bm adds to them ihe melancholy inlelli cnce of the death of that enter- prizing traveller Bclzoui: "" Cape Coast, felt. 8— All is confusion here. The Ashantei's have beaten tbe Governor ; he is a prisoner or killed, so are all tbe white men of tli party, about seven or eight, and more than two thirds of his force. Our marines garrison Cape Coast Castle. We have beeu at duty night and day uf tbe severest nature. " VVe are all ready for harder work, and as the Asbantees shew no quarter, but torture those the; take, if our lads are obliged to land ( which is roon than probable), 1 land too; no prisoner will auy of us be, that is determined. The country, over- ru hy the Ashantees, is in a horrible condition, every male old person, and child, is put to death; the girls just arrived at a proper age are saved. / Captain, L'Estrange, was so affected with what h saw 011 the march, thatou seeing two children hung up by the neck, arid two with their bellies cut opeu he dropped down aud died. " Belzoui is 110 more. He died at Benin, of dysentery, after every thing that could be vvishe, was done and settled for bis proceeding into the interior. Barrow's supposition is just; the Congo is the Niger. 1 have pretty good information." BANKRUPTS, MAY I.— William Palling, now or late of New- road, Kennington- lane, Vauxhal! Surrey, and of Old South Sea House, Broad- street! London, merchant,— Charles Woollev Corfield, of Norwich, currier and leather- cutter.— Thomas Saw tell, late of Somerton, Somersetshire, innkeeper.- Richard Petty, of Manchester, joiner and builder — John Ilolbrook, of Derby, " rocer.— George Hall Dacre, late of tbe Jerusalem Coffee- house, London and Brunswick- place, Citv road, Middlesex, mer- chant.— Abraham Smith, of Beech- street, London, timber- merchant,— Thomas Smith Clerk, now or late of Gordon- house, Keptish- town, Middlesex, bookseller.— Joseph Lee and Philip Sanders, of Cobb's- yard, Middlesex- street, Whiieehapel, Mid- dlesex, rag- merchants.-- William Sudbury, of Read- ing, Berkshire, coach- maker.— William jaeknian, of Horsforth, Guiseley, Yorkshire, corn- miller aud corn- badger.— James'Hodson, of Liverpool, timber- mercliaut. Of the new financial measures contemplated hy Ministers, it is said that of reducing the interest on Exchequer hills from 2d. to ) Jd. per diem on every i'TOi) will lie tbe earliest carried into execu- tion, and is expected 10 lake place within the pre- sent year. In connexion willl this measure there is another under consideration, w hich will form the first attempt to lower the interest of the fixed Go- vernment securities by tbe creation of stock of a lower den ination thau any at present in circnla- ion. At tbe period of lowering tbe interests on Exchequer bills it is intended to lessen tbe amount of . those securities by funding a portion of them'iu stock hearing interest at 2js per cent. In eonse- nence of the rapid decline iu tlie. value of uioney, and the corresponding advance in every species of government security, il is expected that, this con- version may be effected ot about £ 90 for every ±' 10 ® Stock'of the new description. Its whole a- mouut, as p. oduced from the con versionofExchequer ' ills will not he large, but government will he 1 n- bled by the price it is found ( 0 obtain in tiie list of eeiwities, to'determine how soon, the great and inp& rtnnt experiment may be ventured upon, of reducing llie interest of tile three per cents, which now represent the great mass of debt. The pay- ment nf the dissentients tivthe reduction of the four per cents, who bold about i" 7,0n0, ii00 of that stock, will create 110 difficulty, as. the Sinking Fund is expected to be disposable for that pin pose before the day of payment, by the rise of consols above par. It is undeistood lhat the Chancellor of tile Exchequer, soon afler the re- assembling of Porlia mem, will move for a Committee. on Ihc Savings Banks Acts. From the low rate - oif interest, it has become an important object with many persons, besides the poor and working classis, to make deposits in the Savings Bar. k, for which Ihey ibtain, al 110 trifling loss to the public, a clear uteres! of four per cent. As the law now staudf, Ihe deposits of each person aie restricted 10 a united amount per annum ; but il lias been found hat the restriction- is easily evaded ; aud thai a: y individual may contrive to invest a cousiderab e property in Savings Banks, and thus obtain, without risk of auy kind, hem- tits which the I egislature never intended fur persons in his circumstances. The dividends on Ihe Spanish Constitutional Lean, due yesterday, have hot been paid ; and Mssrs Haldimand and Son, Ihe contractors, have be. n under tie necessity of declaring lhal " no funds have bei n transmitted by ihe Spanish Go- vernment for lhat purpose.' Mr l. itlledale was jesterdaV appointed to the vacant sent in Ihe Court of King's Bench, in the oiiRi of Chief Justice Best, PlBACits ON TIIE THAMFS,— A number of fellows, who from the extraordinary tact they display in the management of their u berries are opposed to he discharged sailors, have during the hist monlh committed many serious depredations in Ihe Thames. Such is tiie consternation of tbe regular bargemen, that they a- e reluctant 10 pass p or down the river,- particularly after nightfall, lest they ' should happen tci eucouuter these gentry, nho, when they set out on their predatory ex. elusions, are known to be well armed, and io every point perfectly prepared either f.. r offensive or defensive operations, Masts, spins, oars, sail cloth", and cordage form Ihe principal articles of plunder, and in some instances passengers have been robbed of money and other property ocureur du Koi and more Gendarmes, released he Englishmen, and look up many of the French, ho are in prison, and among others, a man named Poivi, who bad been formerly a groom lo Mr. Wilson, and who had been instrumental in creating Ihe riot, a veiy dangerous character, and it is said, from ibe depositions taken, lie will be transported least— It is generally believed it will not cud here, such is the general hatred; the students of he Ecole Vrierinaire have been locked up by tbe . feasors, and Ihey declare their determination of getting out to attack them. The same spirit hews itself among the Artillery, at. Vincenties, having lately been engaged in several rows in the Park. A poor Englishwoman, w ithin a month of her confinement, was knocked down and beat by four Frenchmen last week, Ap English boy,, going for milk tbe oilier morning, was refused al two places, and at the third was knocked dowiS and irked on! of the, house, with Ihe. appellation of • AvqlUts — Many* men were' lying dangerously TJI- 1: Thomas Colly has his skull fractured by a boat hook ; and W111. Walker his " arms broken, d au English child nearly killed. A plan was detected a few days ago, for five or x hundred men from tbe Faubourg St. Antoine join the inhabitants of Charenton, upon which proper measures were taken to suppress it, SHREWSBURY. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1824. BIRTHS. At Calcutta, the Lady of tbe Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Calcutta, of a son. On the 27th nit. the Lady of the Eight Hon. C. W. Williams Wynn, of a still- born child. MARRIED. O11 Thursday last, at St. Chad's, Mr. Wail, mercer, to Miss Asterlev, both of this town. Same day, atWestbury, in this county, by the Rev. R. Bn tersby, B. A. Mr. Joliu Turner, maltster, of lais town, to Anne Maria, daughter ofthe late Mr Thomas Blakeway, of Yockleton, in- the; parish of VVestbury. * ' ... . Same day, at St. Pancras Church, Thomas Pilkington,' Esq. of llabberley, to Harriet Alice, widow of Major Watkius, of His Majesty's 56th Regiment. O11 the 28th nit. at St. Martin's, Mr. William P. rrv, grocer, of Ellesmere, to Miss Gibbons, of Chirk Bank On the 18th ult. at Sheriffholes, Mr. Benjamin Slauey, of Little Hales, to Miss Martha Snii'th, of Heathill.— Also, at the same time and place, Mr. Moses Smith, saddler, of Shiffnal ( brother of Miss Martha Smith), to Miss Slauey' ( sister of Mr. Benj Slunev). DIED. On Wednesday last, at Merideii, Warwickshire after a short illness, the infant daughter of The Viscount Clive. O11 Wednesday last, ot his house in Sohpisquare London, Richard Payne Knight, Esq. formerly of Dnwnton Castle, and who was long distinguished ' 11 the literary circles of Europe. Be bad tbe - eputation of he ng one of the most eminent Greek scholars of his day. 0it the 21st inst. nt Ludlow, Mrs. Jones, relict of Mr. Elihu Jones, of Ludlow. i :'• ' • , ... ->. I ' F& STSCRS^ T. LONDON, Monday Xight, May 3, 1824. PRICES OF FUNDS AT THE CLOSE. R( d. 3 per Cts: 951 3 per Ct. Cons. 9* 4 Imperial 3 per Cts. — per Cents, — 4 per Cent, Cons. 101? New 4 per Cents. 108$ frank Stock 243 LOng Ann. 23 1- 16 India Stock — India Honda 79 Ex. Bills (£ 1000) 51 Cons, for Ace. 96 4 We learn from our Private Correspondent, thai, in the House of Commons this evening, Petitions were presented' from the Clergy of the Diocese of Bangrir, against the Roman Cathoiic , Marriag- e.. Bill; from Malpas, against the Beer Duties Bill ; and from ti. je huteher. s. of Wenloek, relative to the Hides and Skins Bill. On Friday night last, the ship Dorset, loaded with cot ton,' was discovered to he on fire in Prince's Dock, Liverpool, but fortunately the fire was got under, though not until the cargo had been consi- derably injured. It is said Mr. Payne Knight has bequeathed his matchless collection of Medals, Drawings, and Bronzts, worth at least £ 30,000, to the British Museum- • -• '.' Th- ey '•" include a situjle volume of drawings by the inimitable Claude, which we recollect Mr. Knight purchased for £ 1,600 fron » a private individual, who, a short time previously had # iven £ 3 for the same. Mr. Knight's general library is reported to he by. no means particularly distinguished for either rare or splendid works. English Artisans in France.-— The following temaiks, from the Courier F » an< fais^ dated Paris, April 24, are just now of great import, and will be read with a corresponding interest by all who are connected with tlie manufacturing concerns of England " The details we published of the quarrel at Charenton last. Saturday, between some workmen of the English Establishment and the inhabitants of the village, are unfortunately top correct. The Magistrates were informed of th matter time enough to interpose; but though, from their precautions, future scenes of the same kind will not take place, harmony is far from being established.— It seems, therefore, of some use to endeavour to enlighten the French workmen as to the injustice of any jealousy of the workmen of another country, who have come here to impart some improvements in the useful arts. It is established fact that industry has made very Vapid strides in France since our manufacturers have been able to visit England, not only to acqnin knowledge, bat to bring over . with them patter workmen, who were. necessary to France. It would be very prejudicial, by an ignorant patriotism, to disgust these workmen, to bring quarrels on them which are always unfavourable to foreigners amidst a large population of natives, and which would force them to leave a country, to the prosperity of which they largely contribute. Among the estab- lishments on which we ought to congratulate ourselves is that of wrought iron at Charenton Mr. Manby, the head of it, is one of the most esteemed manufacturers of England, and was long period at the head of a very large establish incut in that country. He has introduced a degree of improvement in wrought iron which France was far from, possessing. He brought with him Mr. Wilson, a distinguished engineer, and 200 of the best workinen of his establishment; and the English Government was so sensible of the danger of such an example, that it caused an ancient law, which had fallen into desuetude, to be revived, and Mr. Manby was sentenced to a year's imprison ment, and to. pay a fine of £ 1000 for every work man that he took with htm. It will be read il conceived, that when herons such risks no persons are brought into France but very skilful workmen, who are, very naturally, somewhat better paid- There is injustice, therefore,, we repeat, iu bein envious at their good wages. Men like Mr. Mauby should be received with gratitude, and not envy, and their labours should be encouraged." ENGLISH ARTISTS IN FRANCE.— The late affair at Charenton was commenced by the chai honiers ami boatmen, who, it appears, have a inveterate hatred to the Englishmen at the factory, not only as Englishmen, but from the immense wages they earn, which enables them to detach their wives and women from them, giving rise to everlasting disputes aud quarrels. For mouths past no Englishman has been safe alone, opportunitie being looked for to attack him en masse] and it was upon one of these occasions, that a general attack was made by about forty men from the manufactory, who cleared the . streets of between two ahd three hundred men, most of whom we driven into the river. The gendarmerie took the part of the French, and lodged three of the English men in prison, upon which the whole of the maun factory, struck, and declared to the proprietors no more work should be done until the Englishme were released.— Mr. Wilson, the proprietor, went to the Police of Paris, aud returned with the Visiting Clergyman this weeji at the infirmary, he Rev, William Hopkins:-^ House- Vjsitors, iVT Robert Morris and Mr. William Bray lie.— At the General Half yearly Board, held yesterday, the following Gentlemen were chosen Directorsof that Charity for the year ensuing, in lieu pf; six: others who go out by rotation, viz:— John Eat on j Esq. Colonel Gooch, Rev. G. A. Maddock, James Parry, Esq. Rev. John Rocke, and Philip Williams, Esq. The Rev. Edward P. Owen, M. A. Vicar of Wellington, is appointed a Surrogate for this D . cese. Dr. Law, Bishop of Chester, is certain of his nomination to the vacant See of this Diocese Bath Herald We understand that his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex has been graciously pleased to nominate and ' appoint the Rev. Hugh Ker, A. M late of Trinity College, Cambridge,-, and Curate of Norton, m- Hales, in this county, to, be one of his Royal Highness's Domestic Chaplams. We have authority to state that the S|| re, ws|> ury Yeomanry Cavalry will muster for permafiewt duty the 3 st of June for eight days, and it is lindersiood they will be inspected on Monday, the 7th Jnne, by a Field Officer from some Regular Regiment of Cavalry. ' PROPOSED BEER DUTIES.— Considering that the circulation of the Salopian Journal extends over a part of England and Wales peculiarly in- terested in this important question of the additional beer duties, now before the House of Commons, we need not apologise for again earnestly catling the attention of our readers and the public to the pretended modification of duties, which threat ns the annihilation of Shropshire Ale, by charging it with a direct duty of 2d; per quart. We beg to refer our readers to a temperate but pointed petition from the town and neighbqnrb. ood cf Oswestry, which . shews, that a rise of duty from 10s. on 34 gallons, to 24s. on 36 gallons is an ad dif ion to, the,, present duty of one hundred and thirty four and a half per cent ! The duties on the weakest qualities of malt- liquor are lower. it is true, but not materially so, when estimated upo: the quantity of malt used : if the Act of 4. Geo, IV, which directed1 quails of beer to be| ha( ie froui 32 quarts of malt, be a dead let ter, ^ li'. iit better fate CAN be looked for Iii A new Act, whicli descends so much lower, as to charge a duty of 3s. 2^ d upon 36 gallons of beer, brewed of the quality 144 quarts of beer from 32 quartsof malt: at, least as far as the small beer is concerned, it will be of no use, aud the additional duty on ale is beyond ever thing severe and prohibitory. Messrs. Roberts, Hill, and Co. machine- makers, in Manchester, have received an order for 700 power- looms, for the weaving of silk. At the General Quarter Sessions for the Tow and Liberties of Shrewsbury, on Friday last Morris Jones, for obtaining money from Sarah Preece, of Sutton, under false pretences, was sentenced to be transported for 7 years ^ William O'Neil, convicted of riotous behaviour and of beini a rogue and vagabond, was sentenced to be im prisoned 3 calendar months to hard labour and whipped ; John Jones, for stealing four lilt hand kerchiefs, the property of Mrs. Sarah Jordan, to be imprisoned 1 month to hard labour, and whipped. ,, At the General Quarter Sessions ! fbn the Tow and Liberties . of Ludlow, on Thursday last, Richard Stokes, for uttering counterfeit silver money, was sentenced to be imprisoned; ! year to hard labour, and then to give sureties for his good behaviour for 12 months more; and. Edwa Taylor, for uttering counterfeit silver money, w sentenced to be imprisoned 6 months to hard labour, and then to give sureties for, his good behaviour for 6 months more. Committed to. our County Gaol, Joseph Gwii liani, charged with stealing a biidle, tiie property of William Tomlinson, of the parish of CliurCh St retton| Samuel Davies, charged with steal in; half a bushel of wheat the property of Richard Butcher and others ; and John Joiies, charged with stealing from the pocket of Richard Chandler pocket- book containing one £ 5 note and a one pound note. AWFUL AND REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE.— Two unfortunate lads, named Beard and Moon were executed at llchester, on Wednesday, for ill- treating a person named Wyatt, near Uatb^ some mouths ago. A person of the name1 " o^ f Lew is, also concerned in the affair; but her| i^ ned K, ing% evidence, ahd escaped. Soon after the Assizes, ou his return to She p ton, he and a riot her w orthlesi; character hung Beard and Moon iiieffigy ! A few- days after, Lewis was seized with an inflammation of the brain, and expired about half past tvVelve on Wednesday, being near the time that his tvio u fortunate companions were executed,! A few days since, as Charles Sweet, a labour employed on the Gloucester and Berkeley. Ganal Sharpuesh Point, was, with four others, navigatinj a boat ou the Severn, owing to the rapidity of the tide and their unski I fulness, the boat was swamped and they were all precipitated into the water. Th> four men clung to a large float, but Sweet, an o! sailor^ sunk, and vVas seen no more. WAJSES. DIED. On the IStli lilt, at Boatside, Radnorshire, in his 48th year, Walter Watkins, Esq. On the Htth ult aged 36, Margaret, wife of Mr, John Jones, mariner, Aberystwith. MOLD SESSIONS. THE PARISH OP IIAWARDEN AGAINST TRICG, SUBGKOK. This ease came on for bearing at Mold 011 Thurs- av last, aud'ih the course of its developement ex- ted a good deal of mirth and nierriment in court, be indictment charged the prisoner with having ail. away from his wtle and family, and left them chargeable to tbe parish of Hawarden.-- The counsel for the prosecution slated the case to the jury, iu a ' tear and perspicuous manner, in tbe course of hich he commented with great severity on the enofinity" of the crime with which the prisoner stood charged; it was an offence almost unparalleled, cbiK. irJefriSig'- tbe respectability of bis profession, and the advantages he must have derived from a liberal education, lie had obandoued bis wife and four helpless children, leaving tlieni to tbe mercy of tbe (• arish, or to starve for any thing he either ( new or cared. The crime also partook of an adulterous tharacter; he runs off with Mrs, Newton, the wife < if another man. He could not carry awav bis fur- niture upon his hack, nor remove it in any other manlier; but he took care to strip the bouse of all that was portable, of all that vvas valuable. After pourtraying in strong terms the inhuman conduct of Trigg, in leaving his family in a most destitute condition, the learned counsel proceeded to call ns a . witness Elizabeth Jones, who stated herself to be the servant of Mr. Newton. She was asked if she new what money had been paid at her master's house by the debtors of Mr. Trigg ; she could not ay how much, only she saw money paid. Witness then stated, that she went with her mistress from the Lane End on the Saturday night when- the lopement took place to Mr. Trigg's house, and nocked at tbe door three times ; that Mr. Trigg came down stairs and enquired tbe cause of her visit, and she told him that her mistress wanted to speak to him ; and that Mr. Trigg went into the house for some time, and came out again. It was then about one or two o'clock on Sunday morning. They then proceeded to the Pied Bull, in Chester, from thence to Liverpool by Tranmeie ferry ' T they stopped some time at Low- liill, and then setoff for London, where Mr. Trigg was taken ; during his absence, he changed his name to that of Thomas. The fact of Mrs. Trigg's having received paro- clrnl relief, being proved, The counsel for the defendant addressed ihe court, iideavonring to prove, that Mr. Trigg's disttppear- nee was only in furtherance of the purpose iie had n- e. vio. usly adopted, of going to London. With this ntention, he had advertised his practice for sale ; that he had spent a fortune in endeavouring to establish himself iu Ilawarden, but. without suc- cess ; that when he went from home, he left a large stock of household furniture, bacon and other pro- is ions ; a pony to sell for the maintenance of the family; and that he bad deposited £ 25 in money, in tbe hands of one Mr. Hughes, a whip- maker, in Chester, to be given to Mrs. Trigg when she thought proper to call for it. Mr. Hughes, the w hip- maker, was called as a wit- ness for the plaintiff aud examined. He was ques- tioned as to his being at Mr. Newton's 011 the day wheij M « . Trigg vvas paid the money due from his debtors, - Did you see any money paid that day? Yes.— Do you " know how" much money? It was none of mv business toknow. — What was your busi ness, then? Why I had business at Mold.— What was you doing on Friday, the day before ? Why I was walking about., sometimes in the bouse, and sometimes out.— What was your business on the Saturday? Why I was eating and drinking like other folks, as you would have done, if you had been there. ( Laud laughter J.— Did you receive £ 25, from Trigg ? Yes.- - What was it for ? Why ' t was for Mrs. Trigg, when she thought proper to lend for it.--- Did she send for it ? No What did TO PLASTERERS. TWO or Three good Workmen will meet with immediate Emplov, bv applying to Messrs. BHATTON and PARRV, ' Plasterers, Shrewsbury. FOOTMAN WANTED. Livery, who understands 1 unexceptiouab of Mr AMAN in House- Work, with an unexceptionable Clia racter from h is last Place.—— Enquire n " WHEELER, Raven Inn, Shrewsbury. MR. LLOYD, DENTIST, OF LIVERPOOL, ( LATE BLAIR AND LLOYD), ETURNS his sincere Thanks to the Lad ies aud Gentlemen of Shrewsbury and its Vicinity, for the distinguished Patronage conferred upon him during the Term of ihe Partnership agreed with the late Mr. BLAIR ; and begs most respect fully to inform them, that he is arrived at. Mr, DDRNFORO'S, Upholsterer, Shoplatch, where lie will remain Ten Days. ith Mai/, 1824. MR. C. ROSE, SURGEON- DENTIST, RESPECTFULLY informs his numerous Friends and the Public, that he mav be con- sulted daily at Mr. PALMER'S, Pride Hill, SHREWS- BCRY, where be will remain for SEVERAL MONTHS. His ARTIFICIALTEETH are already well known in Shropshire nnd the adjacent Comities. From his Connections in London, Liverpool, and Dublin, be is enabled to take Advantage ofthe latest Improve- ments in that most important Branch of his Profession, During last Winter Mr. R. has had an extensive Practice 111 the Extraction of Carious Teeth. By using a small Lever to regulate the Instrument, the Process of Extraction is rendered more mild and expeditions, and the Fulcrum is prevented from bruising the Gums. Many Decayed Teeih, if attended to in Time, can be stufl'ed with Gold so as completely to arrest the Decay.- Terms moderate T. COL LEV, TAILOR AND RdERCER, £ tc. Ruven Street, Shrewsbury, EGS Leave to inform the Nobility, and Ladies and Gentlemen of SHREWS- BURY and its Vicinity, that he has just returned from T, ONDON, where he has been to select the most prevailing FASHIONS now worn, which he flatters himself he shall be able to execute to the Satisfac- tion of any Lady or Gentleman who may Favour him with their Commands, in a Style equal to any House in London, and with the utmost Neatness, Punctuality, and Dispatch. T. C. has just laid in a Stock of the very best superfine BROAD CLOTHS, KERSEYMERES, FANCY WAISTCOATS, See. which, either fo? Cheapness or Durability, he is confident cannot be surpassed. you do with it? Why a part f kept, and the other ]> art I spent.—( General laughter). A very faith- ful steward indeed ; did you ever enquire if Mrs. Trigg wanted any money ? No. The witness cut but a sorry figure during hi examination ; and the counsel for the prosecution did not fail to designate his conduct in the whole of the transaction in its appropriate character The chairman summed up the evidence, and the Jury found the prisoner GUILTY. In passing, sen ten'ce, the chairman pointedly reprobated the base ness of the prisoner's proceedings— and then ad- judged him to he imprisoned in the county gaol of Flint for the term of six months, and to be kept to hard labour [— Mr. Trigg fainted away in court. At the Worcester Sessions, last week, John Bomford, aged 23, and William Cooper, aged 25, were charged with stealing, and William Russ, aged 58, with receiving the same, knowing it to have been stolen, eighty pounds of raw sugar, the property of Messrs. Wilde and Hut ton. The prosecutors are respectable carriers at Evesham • Bomford and Cooper, were boatmen in their em- ploy, and Russ, was the keeper of a ferry- boat, a short distance from the latter place. The guilt of all the prisoners was most satisfactorily made out by the evidence of William South, an accomplice, corroborated by several other witnesses. The sugar was taken from the warehouse of the prosecutors at Evesham, about 10 o'clock of the night of the 13th inst. and conveyed down the river to the house of Russ, who was called from his bed, and purchased it for 30s. being much below its value. Upon being taken into custody, the latter said, " I told these rogues they would get me into some trouble; hang, or transport me in my old age.' 7— The prisoners made no defence. Mr. Godson, who was Counsellor Russ, called numerous witnesses to his character, including Dr. Beale Cooper, Mr. George $ gg, a respectable Auctioneer of Evesham, Mr. John Young, Mr. John Sansome, & c. all of whom described him as having borne, up to the present time, an unimpeached character for honesty, in dustry, and good behaviour. The Jury returned a verdict of guilty against all the prisoners, but ecommended Russ to mercy, on account of his years and former good reputation.— The Noble Chairman, in passing the judgment of the Court, addressing Bomford and Cooper, commented upon the ' aggravated crime of which they had been con vie fed, that of purloining the property of their master, and sentenced them to seven years* trans portalhm.— To Russ he observed that his offence was. far . more heinous, because, were there no re Ceivers of stolen goods the number of stealers would be much diminished, the law, inconsequence, most justly decreed to offenders of this class a much severer punishment, and it became his im- perative duty, therefore, to sentence him to fourteen years'' transportation.—- Russ exhibited infinite alarm and trepidation throughout the trial, but on learning his fate from his Lordship, he sunk into the arms of one of Mr. Lavender's attendants, and was carried out of Court in a state of utter insensibility. At these Sessions, the proposition for the erection Of a Tread Mill in the county gaol gave rise to an animated discussion among the Magistrates. The motion for its adoption was made by Col. Bromley and seconded by the Hon. and Rev. Lord Aston. Upon a division there appeared in favour of it 13, against it 10. A Committee of nine Magistrates was then appointed to receive estimates and plans, and report thereon at the next Sessions. The Rev. Dr. Townsend Forester, and the Rev. T. E, Miller, of Bockleton, have qualified to act as Magistrates for the county of Worcester. On the night of the 18th ult. a fatal event oc- curred at Woodford, near Berkeley, Gloucester tsbire, which caused the death of a young man named Thomas Browning. It appears, that he had been diinking with other young men, at different public- housesj the greater part of the day ( Sunday^ and had made an exchange of coats with one of ^ is^ coni pan ions, named Workman, who afterwards wished to have his coat agaib, Avhieh Browning refused ; and, after some dispute, Work man forcibly took his coat from him. Another of the lads interfered, and a scuffle ensued, in which Workman was thrown down ; when, on his getting op, he drew his knife, and plunged it into the body of Browning, who died next evening. An inquest vvas held next clay, when a verdict of manslaughter was returned against Edward Workman, who has absconded, and a reward is offered for his appre. hension. A few weeks ago a very fine vein of superior antimony was discovered near tbe Keswick Lakes, about a mile from Busseuthwaite, which promises to be a very profitable speculation. HABIT- 3HAKBH, TAILOR, AND MEN'S MERCER, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury. T. MADELEY, IMPRESSED with Gratitude for the nu- merous Favours he has for many Years received, most respectfully informs his Friends, the Ladies and Gentlemen of Shrewsbury aud its Vicinity, that be is now returned from London, where lie has selected, from the first Houses, tbe newest and most elegant Patterns for Ladies' Habits and Gen- tlemen's Dresses, & c. which he pledges himself shall be cut in the most Fashionable and superior Style, and made up in tbe neatest and most elegant Manner, upon such Terms as he trusts cannot fail to give general Satisfaction. 30th April, 1824. METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL, From April 26 lo May 3. Taken daily at 8 A. M. and 4 P. M. Thermometer in open air fixed to a N. N. W. aspect, in an angle of two walls. O = 5 ? S J c , F ' k CO 13 13 13 » o • o CO K5 K> < © .< © CO © ( O K) K) © © © © 1- 3 © ? CD <* < 1 C5 ^ o » C* 5 iFu © >£ » • O'OJ G* © © vj OS CO no 2 a o eg ^ C^ ZF O1 CJi O^ CO 3J GC S CP o*' o* o< tf to —' o< to w P I Ther. © © © • © © © © © © . 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POYNER, TAILOR AND HABIT- MAKER, Mardol, Shrewsbury, RESPECTFULLY announces to W3 Friends, that he is just returned from LON DOS, where he has selected a Variety of Specimens ot the most Fashionable Articles in his Line of Business, and which he will he liappv to submit to the Inspection of any Lady or Gentleman who mav be pleased to honour him with a Call. APRIL 20TH-, 1824 frgnmce li'amrss. A FIRM, of respectable Connexions, - CB. about commencing B isiness on Commission and with Ordeis „ mv oll Ham1) is desiralls (( f o|>> taming Ageuc es for the Disposing of Conner Brass Spelter Lead, Tin Plates, Iron, Iron Wire,' & c — For References as to Responsibility, Secnritv and other Particulars, apply, No. 80, at tlie Primer's'. Birmingham, April, 1824. ABRAHAM PHILLIPS, SADDLER, ESPECTFULLY returns his most sincere Acknowledgments. to his Friends and the Public in general, for tbe kind Patronage and Support he has experienced during so mar, v'Vears '">£ ""- posed of his B- isiness to Mr H FX R Y MORRIS, a Person lie can with Confidence reeom mend as his Successor, humbly solicits a Coutiuu" ance of their Favours aud Support to him. BENRTMORRIS EGS Leave to assure the Friends of &. P Mr. PHILLIPS and the Public in , vc„ P1. a| that it will be his utmost Endeavour to merit their Approbation and Support; and he humblv solicits a Continuance of those Favours so kindlv bestowed - i bis Predecessor. N. B. All Orders received by H. M. shall be executed with the greatest Dispatch, and on tbe most reasonable Terms. Wellington, 22d April, 1824. EHSWABTH SLATE ROCK, LLANGYNOG. VANS and DAVIES be^ Leave to $ J informi the Public, that tbe PHce of their blue Slates from this Day will be One Guinea per thousand. 1 N. B One Shilling per Thousand will be al- lowed if paid at the Time of Loading April30,1824. THAT WELL- KNOWN HUNTER YO'UMG MOIRTOM. 15 Hands 3 Inches high, WILL serve Mares at KINGSLAN D V T HOUSE, at One Sovereig- n and Ha! f- a- Crown each. SIR BENJAMm. A T BRACE MEOL. E, near Shrews- i » bury, at 2 Sovereigns each Mare, lie is a Blood Bay, 15 Hands 3 Inches high, possessing the hnest Temper imaginable, and a real Sua, fie. Bridle Horse.— He is descended from Ancestors of tbe best Blood now on the Turf, possessing more of the Godolpbin Arabian Blood than anv other Horse now in Existence. SIR BENJAMIN is the Sire of Mr. L. vster's Grey Horse ( supposed to be equal to anv Horse iu the County) and many others, which have proved iliem selves to be of the first Rate in the Field aud upon tlie Road, and for Substance, Action, and Temper are not excelled. ' ' N. B. , A Gelding, now 5 Years old, to be SOLD Brace Mente, ith May, 1824. 1824. A CAPITAL WAGGON STALLION 4. TO COVER, this Season, at One Guinea • the Groom. TDJ 29,78 inch. 29,115 Range 0,43 Greatest height of Thermometer Apr. 21. Least height of ditto May 3d., Rang 58 deg. 46 12 At a meeting of gentlemen interested in Ibe formation of a rail- road communication from Birmingham aud the Staffordshire Iron works to the port of Liverpool, held at Wolverhampton oil Monday week, it was determined lo establish a public company to carry Ihe proposed plan into operation. A great number of shares have been subscribed for, and an early application is expected lo be made to Parliament for. au Act of incorpora- tion. William Patcshall, Esq. has been elected Town Clerk of Hereford, in the room of the late Thomas Russell, Esq. The following sums have been bequeathed to different Charities in Hereford, by Thomas Russell, Esq. late Town Clerk of that city To the firmary, £ 500; to the Blue School, £ 500; lo Trinity Hospital, £ 500; to St. Giles's Hospital, £ 300 ; and to Price's Hospital, £ o() 0; making a total ot £ 2000. In order to improve the communication between Oxford and London, a new line of road has been projected, to avoid the Stokencliurcb and Dashwood Hills, bv passing through Thame from Whealley Gate to West Wycombe. PARKGATE.— The mildness of Ihe weather has occasioned a sprinkling of visitors here, even at this early period, and Ihere is every prospect of a full season, if we may judge by the avidity with which lodgings are taking by respectable families from all parts of the adjacent country. It is said that a most valuable and extensive stratum of potters'- clay has been recently discover ed upon the estate of Lord Foley, at Witley, and that it is his Lordship's intention to work the same upon a large scale, with the view of affording em. ployment to the labouring classes in the neighbour- hood. each Mare and Oue Shillin TOW ® The Properly of Mr. W. J. JEBB, of WhixalT near We in, in tbe County of Salop. He is a Black Horse, stands full lfit Hands high rising 3 Years old ; has clear Legs ; he posseses great Power, and has proved himself a sure Foal- getter. He was got by Young Trooper, out of an excellent Mare. ^ YOUSG SAMPSON will be in Welshampton at 8 o'Clock every Monday Morning ; will puss through Ellesmere to St. Martins by " 1 o'clock the same Dav; at the Bridgewater Arms, Ellesmere everv Tuesdav ; at the Red Lion, Prees, at 9 o'Clock every Wednesday Morning ; at tbe Castle, Weiiv every Thursday ; at the White Lion, Whitchurch' every Friday ; and the Rest of his Time at Home. ' MABICET HERAItB. SHREWSBURY. ! n our Market, ou Saturday last, ibe price of Hides was 4d. per lb— Call Skins 5,1— Tallow 3,1. In our Market, on Saturday last, Wheat was at from Ills. 3d. to 10s. 8d. per" bushel of 38 quarts. Barley sold at from ( is. Oil. to 0s. 7d. per bushel of 38quarts. Oats snld at from 5s. ltd. to7s. 0d. per bushel of 57 quarts Old Wheat so^ d at, lis. per bushel. Irerage Prices of Corn per Quarter, in England and Wales for the rceek ending Aprd 24, 1824 : Wheat, 65s, 3d.; Barley, 35s. lid.; Oats, 24s. 7d. CORN EXCHANGE. MAY 3. Tbe arrivals of all kinds of Grain last we, k were moderate.— This morning there is a lair quantity of Wheal, Barley, anil Beans, fresh in from Essex and Kent, hut not much from other parts. As the verages all come, the npprehensiunsaboilt the hond- d Corn are beginning to subside, and rather more money is obtained for the best parcels of Wheal. Barley is steady, but Beans are more sought after, nd are free sale at the rates las! quoted. Boiling Peas are heavy, bill Prices are quoted tbe same as the last; and Grey Pens are without any variation. More money is asked for Oats, which buyers re. " iictanlly give, say Is, per quarter mote. F our continues to sell heavily. Current Price of Grain per Quarter, os under : Wheat 44s lo 76s j White Peas 32s to 34s Barley 3tis to 40s Beans 36s lo 40* Malt.'. 54s to 60s I Oats 26s to 31s Fine Flour 55s lo ( 50s per sack ; Seconds 50s la 55a SMITHFlF. Lt) ( per si. of 8! A. sinking ofal). Beef.... 3s 4d to 4s 2.1 j Veal 5s 0,1 lo 6s 0.1. Minion 3s Sd lo 4s 10' l I Pork 4s 4d to 5s 4.1. LIVERPOOL COI1N EXCHANGE. Wheat 9s. 6d to 10s. ( id. perTOlhs. Barley 5s. Oil. to fis. till, per ( iOlhs, Oats 3s. 8d lo 3s. 9.1,1. per 45ihn. Malt 8s. 9( 1. to 9s. Od. per36qts. Fine Flour 46s. Od. lo 54s Oil. per24 « l> s BRISTOL CORN EXCHANGE. Spring price of Wheat, per sack s. d of 331 lbs 44 Foreign Wheat per bush, of 8 gall. 3 English Wheat, ditto '. 6 Malting Barley, diito 4 Malt, ditto 6 Flour, Fine, per sack of 2e.. 2q. 5tbs 52 Seconds ditto 47 Oats, Old, per 8 gall 3 0 to 47 6 lo 4 6 to 8 9 to 5 ( 1 b> 7 O i„ 57 0 to 52 0 to 3 < 1. 0 3 6 J ( t 0 o' ( i Hereford Easter Fair exhibited a large shew of cattle, and all kinds sold briskly al fair prices; ihe buyers being numerous, llie market was cleared at an early hour. Some three- year- old bullocks, bred by Mr. Turner, of Ihe Nokes, weie greatly ad- mired, and allowed by judges to be the best samph- s in the fair. Of fat sheep there was a considerable supply, and all brought lo market were disposed of at from 6d. to liper lb. Pigs were iu great re- quest, and high in price. Horses of every descrip- tion sold well, particularly for agricultural pur- poses. Clover for Colls and Horses. ALIMITED Number- of Colts and Horses will be taken in to Clover at Dor. rington ou the 10th of May Instant.— For Particu- lars apply at the Horse Shoe Inn, DorringtoU. Mai/ 1. » >, 1824. A T a MEETING held at the Town Hall, OSWESTRY, this 30th April, 18- 24, respecting the proposed Alteration of the BEER DUTIES, the following Petition was proposed hy THOMAS NETHERTON P\ RKER, Esq. seconded by JOSEPH VESABC. ES LOVETT, Esq. and unanimously adopted t W. ORMSBY GORE, Esq. Mayor, Iu the Chair. TO BE SOLD, BRFLLIANT- TONED Grand CABINET PIANO FORTE, by BROADYVOOD, in Rose- wood Case, ornamented with Brass, selected, a short Time since, by an eminent Professor ( Kell- ner), and in every Respect equal to new. Tbe original Packing- Case will accompany tbe above. Also, a beautiful TURKEY CARPET ( nearly new), 24 Feet by 14 Feet 6 Inches, with an Ax- minster Rug-. For further Particulars apply to Mr. SCOLTOCK, Princessrstreet, Shrewsbury . To the Honourable the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament, assembled: The humble Petition of the Inhabitants of the Town and Borough of Oswestry and Neigh bourhoodinterested in the proposed Act of Parliament for altering the present Duties on Ale and Beer brewed for Sale, she wet h — That the Ale usually made for Sale in this Town and '' Neighbourhood is prepared, as nearly as may be, from any given Number of Gallons of Malt an equal Number of Gallons of Ale, which at present is charged with a Duty of Ten Shillings upon every Barrel of Thirty- four Gallons. That the proposed Act for amending and modify- ing the said Duties ( according to tiie best Informa- tion which your Petitioners have been able to obtain from the Newspapers on the Parliamentary Pro- ceedings of the 0' h of April) proposes to raise the Duty upon such Ale from 10s. on 34 Gallons to 24s. on 36 Gallons, or One Hundred and Thirty four and a. Ha' f per Cent, which your Petitioners humbly apprehend must of Necessity greatly diminish the Consumption of Malt LiquOr, and thereby become at once injurious to the Revenue, injurious to the Poorer Classes of Consumers, and injurious to the Cultivators of Barley, as < t amounts to no less than Two- Pence per, Quart to be paid bv the Brewers, and probably will amount to about double that Sum to be paid by the Consumers. I Your Petitioners humbly apprehend, that the [ Duty of 3s. 2| d. on Malt Liquor prepared of the lowest Quality recognized by the proposed Act, where 144 Quarts o f Deer are required to he brewed from 32 Quarts qf Malt, will fail of the humane End proposed by your Honourable House, for Reasons which must be obvious to ail Persons who are conversant with the common Proportions of Malt used in brewing the lowest Qualities of Mait Liquor. Your Petitioners believe ( if a Duty on Beer be deemed expedient, and indispensable), that the most eligible Mode of charging it will be upon the Quality of Beer- Worts to be ascertained by the Saccharometer aud Thermometer, aud not by the Quantity of Malt used, Malt being liable to so . much Difference in Quality. Your Petitioners, grateful for the recent Remis- sion of several Taxes, and regretting- that ihe Act of 4th Geo. IV. c. 51, has not produced the Amelio- ration of ( he Beer Duties which was hoped for, confide iu the Wisdom and Justice of your Honour- able House, rather in continuing the present Beer Duties, than iu adopting the proposed new Act, which has justly occasioned so great an Alarm and Apprehension amongst, those Persons for whose Benefit it has been principally intended, in thus proposing a Remedy infinitely more to be depre- cated than the Evil complained of. And your Petitioners shall ever pray. Signed, at the Request of the Meeting', W. ORMSBY GORE, Mayor PRESENTATION TO A LIVING. To be Sold by Private Contract, rjpHE NEXT PRESENTATION to fi the RECTORY of ACTON BURNELL, in Shropshire, in the Diocese of Lichfield and Coven- try ( subject to the Life of the present Incumbent, ageu about 50). There is an excellent Parsonage House close to the Church,' with convenient Build- ings attached to it; together with a substantial Farm House and Buildings at Acton Pigott upon the Glebe Lands, which contain about Ninety Acres. Further Particulars may be had by applying ( by Letter, Post- paid) to Mr. GLOVER, of Acton Burnell, or to Mr. EGERTON JEFFREYS, Shrewsbury. ^ aleg bv ^ trctton. TIMBER, AT HAX. STQB. BY SAMUEL WINDSOR, ( IN I. OTS) At Halston, on Saturday, the 8th of Mav, 1824 ; UPWARDS OF FIFTY BEECH TREES, of large Dimensions, and of very superior Quality. Also, a very considerable Quan- tity of ASH, I. ARCH, ELM, ALDER, SPRUCE FIR, and other Timber, with about 100 OAK, growing iu different Coppices near Halston. Also a Quantity of BRUSHWOOD. Two very superior Devon BULLS will be Sold at the same Time. VERY DESIRABLE StetlUnsj 3fi » o5i0£ 0 premised, AT THE mONBHIDGE. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, Complete in one large Volume Isvo. a new Edition, with important Improvements, and above 100 additional Engravings, Price £ 2. ENCYCLOPAEDIA of GAR. DENING: comprising the Theory and Practice of Horticulture, Floriculture, Arboricul- ture, jjnd . Landscape Gardening: including- all the latest Improvements, a general History of Garden- ing* in ail Countries, and a Statistical View of its present State, with Suggestions, for its future Pro- gress, ih? the British Isles — illustrated with many Hundred Engravings on Wood. By J. C. LOUDON, F. L. S. H. S. & c. Printed for Longman, ' Hurst, Bees, Ornie, Brown, ' and Green, London. Tu the Press! Wn ENCYCLOPEDIA of PLANTS, and an ENCYCLOPEDIA o! AGRICULTURE. ' BPHE Creditors of WILLIAM BAJU ® NEY, late of BRACE MEOLE, in the County of Salop, Rope Maker, who was discharged out of the Custody of the Keeper of the Gaol for the County of Salop, by Virtue of ail Order of the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, under an Act of Parliament passed in the first Year of the Reign of His Majesty King George tbe Fourth for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors in England, are requested to meet the Assignee of tbe Estate and Effects of the said Insolvent at the Raven and Bell Inn, in the Town of Shrewsbury, in the said County of Salop, on Saturday, the fifteenth Day of May, 1824, at the Hour of 12 at Noon on that Day, in Order to assent to or dissent from the Assignee of the said Insolvent's Estate and Effects selling and disposing of all the Estate, Right, and Interest of the said Assignee of, in, and to all that Flannel Manufactory now or late in the Occupation of Robert Arthur, and of, in, and to all those Eight several Dwelling Houses with the Appurtenances now or late iu ( he Occupation of Thomas Griffiths aud his Undertenants, situate, lying, and being in the Parish of Llanfyllin,, in the County of Mont- gomery, either bv Private Sale or Public Auctiob, and to authorise the said Assignee to accept and take such Sum or Sums of Money for the Purchase thereof, aud to take such Security or Securities for the Payment thereof, either together or by Instal- ments, as he shall think proper or adviseable; and on other special Affairs. BY GEORGE ILARTSHORNE, At the Tontine Inn, near the Ironbridge, at Coal- brookdale, in the County of Salop, on Friday, the 141 h Day of May next, at frve o'Clock in the Afternoon, in the following or such other Lots as shall be agreed upon at the Time of Sale, and subject to such Conditions as shall be then and there produced : LOT I. A LL that very substantial Messuage or t\. DWELLING HOUSE, with the Brewhouse, Warehouse, and other Buildings thereto belonging-, together with such Part of the Garden nearly ad- joining thereto as lies on the West Side of the Walk across the same, situate near the Ironbridge afore- said, and now iu the Occupation of Mr. Isaac Evans. The House consists of a Kitchen, Parlour, and five Lodging- Rooms, with a Pantry, Cellar, and other convenient Offices; is extremely well and commodiously. built, and nearly adjoins tbe Road leading from the Ironbridge to Shrewsbury, on the Banks of the River Severn. L OT 11. A11 th at ot ii e r M essuagtf or D W E LL I N< J HOUSE, nearly adjoining the last Lot, wilh the Appurtenances thereto belonging, now in the Oc- cupation of Richard Eyke ;' together also with the Remainder of the said Garden. All the above- mentioned Premises are held under Lease for the Residue of a Term of 135 Years, 112 of which were unexpired on the 25th Day of March last, under the Yearly Rent of 13s. .— All the Buildings have been erccted since the Commence- ment of the Lease. Mr. ISAAC EVANS will shew the Premises ; and further Particulars may be had of him, or of Messrs PRITCIIARD, Solicitors, Broselev. Broseley, April ' 29th, 1824. * . TO BU1LDH11S. A NY Person desirous of Contracting t\ for the Building of a small STONE ARCH, over WOLVERLEY BROOK, on the Road leading from Ellesmere to Wem, are requested to send Proposals to the Office of ' he Clerk of the Peace, at the Shirt hall, Shrewsbury, Sealed up and End > rsed, " Proposals for Building Wolverlev Bridge," on or before. Saturday, the 15th May, 1824. A Pinn and Specification of the Bridge may be seen, on Application, to the CLERK OF THE PEACE, as above ; or to ' he COUNTY SURVEYOR, at the Canal Office, Ellesmere. . The- Contractor must be provided wilh proper Sureties for the due Performance of his Contract, and for upholding the same for Seven Ye^ irs after its Completion. LOXDALE, C. P. ' RATES OF < A>,] l\ AGE. Shropshire Easter Sessions, 1824. o ^ jjPf I E Justices assembled at this Gene- H- ral Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Salop, have ( pursuant to the Statutes j made iu the third Year of the Reign of their late ! Majesties King William and Queen Mary, and the twenty- first Year of the Reign of bis late Majesty King- George the Second) assessed and rated the Price of Land Carriage of all Goods whatsoever ( except Money, Plate, and Jewels) that shall be brought to any Place or Places within th's County and Jurisdiction, by any Common Waggoner or Carrier, at the Rates and Prices following, viz.: For the Carriage of all Goods and Parcels ( except Money, Plate, or Jewels) brought into any Place within, the County of Salop, and there delivered, from this Sessions until the nexi Easter Sessions, by any Coach or such like Carriage, One Penny Farthing per Hun- dred Weight of One. Hundred and Twelve Pounds per Mile, and so in Proportion for a greater or less Quantify, except Parcels of Twelve Pounds Weight or under*, and for such Parcels One Shilling and Tenpence and no more, for the Carriage thereof from London to any Part of the County of Salop ; and so in Proportion for any greater or less Distance ; with the Addition of one- seventh of the above for all such Parcels so brought into this County \ out of Cardiganshire. And for such Parcels of Twelve Pounds Weight or under, from Chester to any Part of this County, and which shall have been brought to Chester by any of the Manchester or Liverpool Conches, ihe Sum of Tenpence, in Addition to such regular Charges as snail have been paid thereon at Chester. For the Carriage of all Goods and Parcels {" except Monev, Plate, or Jewels) brought into any Place within this County, and there deli- vered, from { his Sessions until the . next Easter Sessions, by any Waggon, Van, or such like Carriage, Three- farthings per Hundred Weight of One Hundred and Twelve Pounds per Mile, and so in Proportion for a greater or less Quan- tity, except Parcels of Twelve Pounds Weight or under, and for such Parcels One Shilling and Fourpence, and no more, for the Carriage thereof from London to Shrewsbury ; and so in Proportion for any greater or less Distance; with the Addition of one- seventh of the above for all such Parcels so brought into this County out of Cardiganshire. The said several Rates and Prices to iuclude every Expense and Charge whatever for the Carriage, of such Parcel or Parcels to the Place where the same shall be delivered by such Common Carrier, in any Place within thi County. And the like Rates of Carriage were fixed by the Justices at the Quarter Sessions for the Town and Liberties of Shrewsbury. LOXDALE. ky Auction. House! old Furniture: Musical Snuff Box; Pointer Dogs ; and Fowling P icces. BY MR. PERRY. On the Premises, on Thursday, the 13th May, 1824 ; < rpi\ K Entire HOUSEHOLD FUR- 4 NITURE of Mr. MKDLICOTT, Mercer, Pride 15 i 11, S h re wsbury.( remov ing t: o Bi rm\ ng ham), w h ioh consist of a general Routine of Articles suitable to the Houses of Tradesmen or other respectable Families: including neat Tent Bedsteads with ap- propriate Furniture^ Feather Beds, & Bed Clothes, Mahogany Chests ol Drawers, Bason Stands, Dress ing Tables, and oilier Chamber Articles, a ea pita! Set of Spanish Mahogany Dining Tables with Circular Ends, and a Set of neat Mahogany Parlour Chairs, Pier & Swing Glasses, an excellent Eight Day Ciock, an extra capftal Double- leafed Maho- gany Dining Table, Set of Windsor Chairs, various other Articles, and all the Kitchen Requisites, and Brewing Utensils, Barrels, and Casks ; also, a va- luable MUSICAL SNUFF BOX in Tortoiseshell i Case ( plays a Waltz pnd Allemande); a capital I Double Gun and Single Portable Ditto ; some Table and Bed Linen, and Pieces of Printed Furniture. Catalogues will be dispersed generally i Shrewsbury, and may be had at Mr. PERRY'S Office, Pride Hill. The Sale will commence precisely at Half- past Ten. To be HlfsposEO of by PRIVATE TREATY TWO POINTER DOGS, excellent to work and find, and warranted perfectly steady. DESIRABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES, At GuESIVAR£> FJVF. , in the County of Salop. BY WRIGHT & SON, At the Fox aud Bounds, in Cheswardine aforesaid, on Thursday, the 27th Day of May instant, between the Hours of 4 and 6 in the Afternoon ( by Order of the Assignees of Richard Spendelow a Bankrupt), in the following, or such other Lots as shall be agreed upoh at toe Time of Sale; and subject to such Conditions as shall be then pro- duced : LOT I. 4 LL that newly- erected MESSUAGE i.\ or Teuement, with convenient Outbuildings Garden, and Appurtenances thereunto belonging also all those valuable Pieces or Parcels of Arable Meadow, and Pasture LAND, called THE MOORS, now iu the Possession of Mr. William Sutton or his Undertenants, and which said Premises contain by Admeasurement the Quantities following, be the same respectively more or less : jotting. 18- 24. House and Garden Pool and Plantation Moor, No. 1, Pasture Ditto, No. 2, Meadow Ditto, No. 3, Meadow Ditto, No. 4, Arable Ditto, No. 5, Arable Ditto, No. fi, Pasture Ditto, No. 7, Arable Ditto, No. 8, Meadow 1 20 2 20 2 28 1 4 0 16 2 14 1 3 2 24 3 II 2 24 BY MR. PERRY, On the Premises of Mr. KNIGHT, in Abbey Fore, gate, SHREWSIIURV, on Thursday, 20th May T RJJPH E UN RKDEKMKD PLEDGES of I the Years 1820, 1821, aud 1822: consisting of Watches, Plate, and Wearing Apparel, superfine Broad Cloths, Kerseymeres, Stuffs, Printed Cotton, Bed Ticks, & c. AT DDLEFOBGAN MALI,. BY G. SMOUT, In ihe Farm Yard at Dolevorgan Hall, near Kerry, in the County of Montgomery, on Saturdav, the 8th of May,' 1824; \ LL the valuable LIVE STOCK and IMPLEMENTS of HUSBANDRY, late the Property of JOHN OWEN HERBERT, Esq. deceased : comprising 10 excellent Covvs and Calves, 1 Cow in- calf, and I fresh Barren ; a thorough Hereford Bull ( bred by Viscount Clive),. his Sire, Welling* - fon, bred by Mr. Tomkins, of Wellington Court. Herefordshire, which Bull was sold to the Earl Talbot when 9 Years old for £- 270; 3 three- year old Bullocks ( fresh in Condition), 7 two- year old Ditto and Heifers, 4 yearling Cattle; 160 excelleur Sheep ( in Lots) ; 5 useful Waggon Horses, 1 Dilto Mare with a Foal, a useful Half- bred Horse ( five Years old), 1 good Pony, I two- year old Filly ( by Sunderland), 1 yearling Colt ( by General), (> Sets of good Gearing; new Road Waggon with six- inch Wheels, 2 Road Ditto with narrow Dilto, 1 Harvest. Ditto, 2 new Scotch Carts, 1 Tumbrel, 1 new Water Carriage, 3 Pair of Harrows, 1 Double Plough with Wheels, 1 Hand Ditto, 1 Single. v\ heel Ditto, 1 Swing Ditto, 1 Drill Ditto, SculHer, Drill, Turnip Ditto, Land Roll, and other small Implements of Husbandry; also, about 160Tbreaves of excellent Wheat, and about 20 Measures threshed Ditto. N. B. THE AUCTIONEER assures the Public, that the above Stock and Implements are very prime, well worth Attention, and will be Sold without Reserve.-- The Sale to commence at ten o'Clock, OSWESTRY. BY Mil. JAMES JONES, On Thursday and Friday, the 13th and 14th Days of May, 1824, on the Premises ( without Reserve) at No. 2, Albion Place, Salop Road, Oswestry • A LL the modern HOUSEHOLD l\ FURNITURE, Linen. China and Glass, Brewing Vessels, 6IC. late tbe Property of JOHN TRISTRAM, Esq. deceased. Catalogues may be had on the Premises; of the Auctioneer; and Mr. PRICE, Printer. Honrs of Sale from 10 to 8 o'Clock. 33 0 4 Nearly the Whole of this valuable Lot is annually irrigated by a Stream of excellent Water running through the Centre of the Land ; and the Purchaser will also be entitled to an extensive Right of Com mon ou Goldstone Heath adjoining the same. N R. There is a Modus of ls. lid. per Year pay- able for this Lot in Lieu of Tithe Hav. LOT II. All tbat handsome modern- built DWELLING HOUSE, near to the Church, in Cheswardine aforesaid, with an excellent Garden, MALTKILN ( wetting 40 Strikes), Barn, Stable, Cowhouse, and other extensive and newly- erected Outbuildings, containing by Admeasurement 3R. 20P. or there- abouts; also, tlie several Pieces or Parcels of rich Turf LAND, lying together, known by the Names and containing the Quantities following ( viz.): A. R. p. Castle Croft, No. 1 1 1 20 Ditto, No. 2. .. 1 122 Ditto, No. 3 1 2 0 Turner's Croft 2 1 33 Shrewsbury District of the Walling Street Road. T% TOTICE is hereby st'iven,- that aSPE- 1 M CI AL MEETING of the Trustees of the said District is appointed to he held at the Guildhall, in Shrewsbury, on Thursday, the 20th Day of this Month, precisely at 12 o'Clock ; when their At tendance is particularly requested. JOHN JONES, Clerk. Shrticibttry, May 4Ih, 1824. of 6 2 35 There is a good Pew in the South Aisle Cheswardiue Church belonging to this Lot. LOT III. Ail that Piece or Parcel of excellent Meadow LAND, known by the Name of THE GREEN GORE, containing bv Admeasurement 1A. 1R. 10P. or thereabouts, he the same more or less. LOT IV. All that Piece or Parcel of rich Arable LAND, known bv the Name of MADEI. EY'S CROFT, con- taining by Admeasurement 2A. OR. 31 P. or there- abouts, he the same more or less. The Timber on each of the above Lots to be taken at a Valuation to he produced at the Time of Sale. All the above Premises ore situate in and near tothe beautiful Village of Cheswardine aforesaid. Lots I and 4 are in the Possession of the said Wiiliam Sutton ; and Lots 2 aud 3 in the Possession of Mr, William Reeston, who will shew the same; aud any further Particulars may he obtained from THE AUCTIONEERS, or at the Office of Mr. BUTTER- TON, Solicitor, Market Drayton, Shropshire. RY MR. POOLE, At the HALF- WAY HOUSE, on Tuesday, the 18th Instant, at five o'Cloek in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions which will then be pro- duced ; A SMALL FREEHOLD ESTATE, AR. consisting of a House and about twelve Acres of LAND, situate at WIGMORB, in the Parish of Westbury. Mr. SAMBROOK, of Wigniore, will shew the Premises; and for Particulars enquire of Mr MEREDITH, Westbury. MAY 1ST, 1S24. ELIGIBLE PROPERTY FOR INVESTMENT. SHROPSHIRE C./ INA L. rpHE PROPRIETORS are hereby Jl' informed that they may receive, upon the first Day of June next, a Di vidend of £ 3. ' 0s. Od. per Share, by applying to the Treasurers, Messrs. REYNOLDS, CHARLTON, and Co. Bankers, Welling- ton. By Order of the Committee, WILLIAM NOCK, Clerk to the Company. Wellington, Ist May, 1824. Some Time next Month ( unless previously disposed of by Private Contract); \ N ESTATE at GREAT CHADS- I' M., WELL, in the Parish of Gnosall, in the County of Stafford, containing* about 200 Acres of rich Arable, Meadow, and Pasture LAN.?, with Farm House aud convenient Offices. Mr. YORK, the Tenant, will shew the Premises and for further Particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. BELL, New- House, near New port, Shropshire; if by Letter, Post- paid. May 3c/, 1824. M1NSTERUEY. At the House of Mr. William Tompkins, LION INN, Shrewsbury, on Friday, tbe lltli Day of June, 1824, at five o'Clock in the Afternoon, either together, or in the following or such other Lots, and subject to such Conditions, as will then be declared : LOT I | LL THE GREAT AND SMALL To TITHES, arising from sundry valuable Farms and Lands situate in the Township of MINSTER- LEY, iu the Parish of Westbury, in the County of Salop, comprising upwards of 37( i Acres of superior Arable, Meadow, aud Pasture Lands, viz. Minster- lev Park Farm, iu the Occupation of Mr. John Lawrence, jun. Part of Pou I ton Farm, in the Occu- pation of Mr. Mvtton Skrymsher, and sundry Parcels of Land adjoining thereto, in the Occupa- tion of Mr. William Speak. Also, Two undivided Third Parts or Portions of the GREAT TITHES, and the Entire of the SMALL TITHES of the Whole or Parts of sundry valuable Farms and Lands in the said Township of Minster ley, containing together upwards of 1593 Acres, and now or late in the several Occupations of Mr John Neolor, sen. Mr. John Woodhousc, Mr. Mytton Skrymsher, Mr. John Vaughau, Mr. William Speak, the Snailbeach Mine Company, Mr. Thomas Russell, Mr. John Nealor, jun. Mr. John Blower. Mr. Thomas Onions, Mr. William Rogers, Mr, Tho^ ms Lawrence, Mr. Owen Owens, and sundry other Ocmipiers of small Tenements. The above Farms are productive Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Lauds, in good Cultivation, affording a large Proportion of Grain and other Titheable Produce. LOT II. A MESSUAGE or TENEMENT and FARM containing upwards of 96 Acres of good Arable. Meadow, and Pasture Land, situate in and near tbe Village of Minsterley aforesaid, and now in the Occupation of Mary Everall. 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Manoeuvre, by Rubens., pd Mr. Houldsworth's br. c. Elephant, % Filho da Puta pd Mr Houldsworth's ch. f. Auburne, by Blaeklock pd Sir T. Stanley's b. c. by Filho da Puta pd Sir T. Stanley's b. c. by Milo, out of Hooton's Dam pd Sir W. W. Wynnes ch. f. by Rubens pd —— — b. c. by Rubens . v... pd Lord Stamford's b. f. Kite, bv Bustard pd name before one o'clock on Thursday, and to be handicapped by ten o'clock that evening by tbe " Stewards or whom they shall appoint. Three subscribers or no race. COCKING. A Main of Cocks will be fought during the Races, at the Close Pit, St. John street, between J. Beliyse, Esq. and R. Benson, Esq. for 20gs. , each main battle and lOgs. each bye battle 5U0gs.. the main ; to shew. 33 in the main. and 14 byes. PHILLIPS, For J, Bellyse, Esq. MS B . Monday.... 4 * 2 Tuesday 3 2 For BOURN, Benson,. Esq. M. Monday ; L Tuesday .. 2 Bourn, though at present behind, still continues the favourite. Shropshire and Fox- IIuntiiifi tn Vhf [ FROM THE ANNALS OF SPORTING.] 5to 4 on the field. Tradesmen's Cup, of lOOgs. added to a Free Handi- cap Stake of logs, each ; lOgs. forfeit, and 5gs. only if declared. Sir T. Stanley's ch. h. Doge of Venice, 6 yrs... 1 M. Tomes's b. h. Felix, by Com us, 4 yrs 2 Lord Grosvenor's hi. m. Etiquette, 4 yrs 3 Mr Mytton's ch. g. Euphrates, aged... 0 Sir W.' Wynne's b. h Belmont, 5 vrs... 0 Mr. Rogers's gr. h. Sir Edward, 5 yrs...... 0 Sir Thomas M « styn's b. g*. Madoc, 4yrs.. 0 Lord Bel grave's br. h. Hymettus, 4 yrs pd Sir H Mainwaring's ch. h. General Mina, 4. yrs pd Sir W. Wynne's h. f. Rebecca, by Walton, 3yrs pd Mr. Houldsworth's b. m. Amiable, 6yrs pd Mr. Beardsworth's b. h. Birmingham, 4 . vrs ..... pd Mr. Beardsworth's ch. h. Fearnought, 4 yrs..... pd Mr. Mytton's br. c. Whittington, 4 yrs pel Col. Yates's b. h. Orator, 5 yrs pd Mr. Clifton's ch. h Adroit, 4 yrs pd Six paid 10g- s. forfeit, and two 5gs. 7 to 4 on The Doge— 5 to3 on Euphrates. TUESDAY. His Majesty's Plate of lO^ gs. Mr. Clifton's br. h. Adroit 1 Major Ormsby Gore's ch. h. The Duke, aged... 2 Mr. Tomes's br. c. Felix, 4 vrs 3 Sir G. Pilot's Pats hull. 4 vrs 4 Mr. Watkin Williams's b. f. bv Comus, 4 yrs.... 5 Mr. Owen's ch. h.. by Hit- or- Miss, 4 y » * s....'. dis Major Ormshy Gore's br h. Cuvp, 6 yrs Mr. Rogers's gr. h. Sir Edward, 5 yrs.. Mr. Houldsworth's The Agent .. 4 to 1 against the winner. — Well contested. A Sweepstakes of* 20gs. each, for three- year old fillies. Mr. Houldsworth's Miss Maltbv I T. Mostyn's b. f. Archduchess . . ........:..... Mr. Walmsley's br. f Cheshire Lass 5 to 4 on the winner.— A cap'tal race. Sixty Guineas ( clear), the gift or the Members for t. lie City ; heats, Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. The Agent, 3 vrs . Mr. Beardsworth^ s ch c. Fearnought, 4 yrs.. Mr. T. Barrow^ s b. m. Alecto, 4 yrs Mr. Mytton's b. f. by Ostrich, 4 v- s Sir W.' W. Wynnes b. c. bv Sir Oliver, 4 yrs. Mr. Painter's ch. h. Hengist, 4 vrs Mr. Watkin Williams's b. f bv Comos, 4 yrs. ord Anson's hr. f. Cheshire Lass, 3 yrs I'- Clifton's br. h. Adroit br. c. The B- « tVr, 3 vrs.. Sir T. S. M. Stanley's hr. c. hv Mi'o, 3 yrs.. Earl Grosvenor's b. f. Alarm, 4 yrs ......... Even betting on the winner. — A good race. A Free Handicap of 30 sovereigns ; 10 sovereigns forfeit. Lord Derby's gr c. Grildrig, by Camillus, 3 yrs Lord Grosvenor's b f. Alarm, 4 vrs Mr. Charlton's b. f. Fair Rosalind, 4 vrs.. SirThos Mostyn's b. g. Madoc, 4 yrs... 2 to 1 against the winner.— Won easy. WEDNESDAY. Th? Dee Stakes of 50gs. each, for 3- year olds. Sir W. W. Wynn's ch. c. by Rubens, out of Pearl —•——. b. c. by Rubens ch. f. by Rubens, out of his hip- ped mare ord Stamford's b. c. Portrait, by Rubens Lord Derby's b. c. by Milo Lord Grosvenor's ch. f. Hybla, by Rubens, out of Larissa Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. The Miller of Mansfield — b. c. brother to Sherwood Sir VV. Wynne's br. c. by Filho da Puta, out of Banshee br. f. Rebecca, bv Walton Sir T. Stanley's b. c. by Fiiho da'Puta br. c. by Milo, out of Hootou's dam Mr. Myt'. on's br. c. by Filho da Puta The Stand Cup, value lOOgs. the gift of the Stand Committee, added to a Sweeps fakes of iOgs. each, for all ages. NMr. T. Hibbert's ch. h. General Mina, 4 yrs.. Sir T. Stanley's ch. h. Doge of Venice, 6 yrs. Lord Grosvenor's hi. nr. Etiquette, 4 yrs. Mr. Houldsworth's b. h. Sherwood, 4 yrs Sir W. Wynne's b. h. Belmont, 5 yrs. Mr. Mytton's ch. g. Euphrates, aged Col. Yates's gr. li. Swap, 5 yrs. SirT. Mostyn'sch. h. Colchicum, 4 yrs. Mr. Walmsley's b. m. Amiable, 6 yrs. Mr. R. Buckley Williames's br. c. by Sir Oliver, Dam by Waxy, 4 yrs. The Annual City Plate of 60gs. given by the Cor. poration ; heats. Mr. Watkin Williams's b. f. by Comus, 4 yrs. Mr. Rogers's gr. h. Sir Edward, 5 yrs. Major Ormsby Gore's br. h. Cuyp, 6 yrs. Mr. Painter's ch. h. Heugist, 4 yrs. Sir W. Wynne's b. h. Belmont, 5yrs. THURSDAY. A Sweepstakes of 2<> gs. each, for three- year old colts and fillies. Mr. Mytton's br. c. by Bustard Having received intimation that the crack pack of Sir Beilingham Graham would be in Shropshire at the latter end of March, for ihe purpose ot hunt- ing a few days in that part of thp kingdom, I pre- pared to partake of the diversion, and 1 met Sir Bellinghain and his hounds, on the 30th of March, ' at Haw kstone, the seat of Sir John Hill, whom you have already noticed as the oldest sportsman in England, which may, perhaps, be the case, though there are a number of veteran fox hunters, particu- larly the Earl of Darlington, and also Earl Fitz- william ; the latter of whom, two years ago, 1 saw take an enormous leap, and that too in a most gallant style. The neighbourhood of Hawkstone is a. beautiful country, and contains plenty, of foxes ; and is, indeed, likely to afford abundance of these animals, since they are very unwilling* to leave it, as the sequel will show. The hounds were thrown off, and, in drawing the Hawkstone covers, they soon found a leash of foxes; but the covers being situ- ated principally on the hills, it was found impos- sible to get a fox away, though the utmost exertions wei4e used for several hours by Sir Bel ling- ham for that purpose ; and all further attempts were aban- doned about three . o'clock,- when the field were regaled at Hawkstoue House. The hounds vvere then taken to Prees Lower Heath, where a fox was found and run to Hawkstone eovers, a distance of three miles, where he was given up. There was a numerous field present, two hundred or more, seventy of whom rode in scarlet. Amongst the company I noticed Sir John Hill, his sons, Lord Hill and Sir Robert Hill, his grandson, Rowland, a fine young man' ( son to the late Colonel Hill), Sir Edward Smvtlie, J. Mytton, Esq. A. VV. Corbet, Esq. Peter Broughton, Esq. John Crewe, Esq. and a number of noblemen and gentlemen of distinction. As I before observed, there are plenty of foxes in the neighbourhood of Hawkstone, but, from the situation and nature of the covers, a run is rarely obtained. Ou Wednesday, the 31* t of March, I met the Cheshire or Forest bounds at Burleydam, near the seat of Lord Coinbermere, situated ini; ihe midst of a very fiiie country. ' We drew a cover, da! led the Walk mill; but did. not find ; we then drew all Lord Com ber niere's covers unsuccessfully, and after- wards several other covers belonging- to Domville Poole, Esq. but no fox was found. Baddelev Gorse was next drawn, where a fox was fiVund ; reynard, bowevei', was not willing* to leave the cover, and it was not without much difficulty that be was at length forced away ; yet, owing- to the state of the atmosphere ( the weather being stormy), the hounds were not able to hunt up to him ; and, after some cool running for half an hour, he was given up, and the day's spart concluded. There were present on this occasion Sir H Maiuwariug-, Colonel Hay, Messrs. Wickstead, Fletcher, Aspinalls, and many of those who attended Sir Bellingham Graham's hounds the day preceding. The following . day ( Thursday, April 1), I met Colonel Hay's hounds, at the kennels, at Woo re ; when several covers were drawn in the neighbour- hood, and we ultimately found at Buertou Gorse ; the weather, however, vvas unfavourable, with a harsh keen air, and he was lost, after an indifferent chase of twenty minutes. The Iwiuuds were again, thrown in, and drew several covers unsuccessful!; ; at length a fox was tallyhoed, at Rinehill, by Mr. Tomkinson. Reynard made his. way through Hickr ley Wood, where the riding was very bad ; it is a boggy bottom, and mud up to the belly, without any bridle road through it, as is frequently seen in other parts of the country. Willi some difficulty the fox was driven through the wood in question, though he evidently left it very reluctantly. At this period, rain and snow were falling very fastj and the hounds, though a fine pack, were not able to run him any distance, though Col. Hay exerted himself to the utmost. There is not. a more accom- plished fox- hunter than this gentleman in Great Britain ; he hunts his own hounds, whiehare under the best possible command. Before the hounds are thrown into cover, Col. Hay calls them all around him, and their obedience and discipline seem per- fection itself. Much the same company attended as hnd been out the day before with the Cheshire hounds. On Saturday, the 3d of April, Colouel Hay's hounds met, at Ercali Heath. A fox was immedi- ately tallyhoed by a farmer, but owing to his being too far a- head, the hounds were never abie to reach, him. Stoke Heath was then drawn without success. We next went to tbe Old Springs, where the field were ^ handsomely regaled by Win field Harding,' Esq. with true Shropshire hospitality. Iu the first cover belongiiig to this gentleman a fox was found., and a very fine run of forty minutes ensued. The. hounds carried tlie scent breHst high, nor did I ever see dogs run better. I never recollect observing hounds pack so well, and this, beyond all question, constitutes the greatest; beauty in the . running of hounds. On reaching a farm house, however, the fox was lost, to the great regret of Colonel Hay and the whole field. Monthly Review. 17. TRAVELS, comprising Observations made during a Residence in various PARTS OF SAVOY, seldom visited by British Tourists, particularly in ihe PROVINCE of the TARENTAISE, and the more ALPINE DISTRICTS ; including a Visit, to Auvergne, with Remarks on the present State of Socety, Manners, and Religion, and on the Climate, Agri- culture, and Physical Structure and Geology, of these Countries. 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In 1 Vol. Svo. Price 12s. Boards. 20. The ANNUAL BIOGRAPHY and OBITU ARY, for the Year H24; containing Memoirs of celebrated Persons who died in 1822- 23. In 8vo. 15s. Boards.— Authentic Communications in what- ever Shane, addressed to the Editor, will be grate- fully received. Mr. Houldsworth's br. f. Miss Maltby Sir T. S. M. Stanley's b. c. by Filho, of Lorn out of Maid A Sweepstakes of 25gs. each, for two- year old colts and fillies. Lord Derby's gr. c. Autocrat, by Grand Duke Mr. Yates's b. f. Eve, by Paulowitz, out of Berenice Mr. Honldsworth's gr. c. Androgens ...... Lord Anson's ch. f. by Rubens, out of Young* Chrysais Mr. Mytton's ch f. by Partisan, dam by Sorcerer Sir Thomas Mostyn's b. e. by Phantom Major Ormsby Gore's c. The Moor, by Muley A Cup, value £ 70, in specie, the gift of the Right Hon. Earl Grosvenor; heats. Mijjor Ormsby Gore's ch. h. The Dnke, aged Major Ormsby Gore's bn. h. Cuyp, 6 yrs. Mr. Beardsworth's ch. e. Fearnought, 4 yrs. Sir G. Pigot's b. h. Patshull, 4 yrs. Mr. Rogers's gr. h. Sir Edward, 5 yrs. Mr. Clifton's br. h. Adroit Mr. Houldsworth's br. c. The Butler, 3 yrs. : b. c. The Agent, 3 yrs. br. f. Miss Mai thy,' 3 yrs. Mr. Owen's ch. h. by Hit or- MisS, 5 yrs. Sir W. Wynne's b. h. Belmont, 6 \ rs. Sir T. S. M. Stanley's br. e, by Milo, 3 yrs. Sir T. Mostyn's b. g. Madoc, 3* yrs. b. f. Archduchess, 3 yrs. FRIDAY. The Palatine Stakes of 50gs. each, h. ft. for three- year olds. Sir W. W. Wymi's b. c. by Rubens — ch. f. by Rubens !|< b, c. by Rubens Lord Stamford's b. f. Kite, by Bustard Major Ormsby Gore's b. f. Pheasant Lord Qrosvenor's ch. f. Manoeuvre, by Rubens Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. The Miller of Mansfield —— ch. f. Auburne, by Blackb> ck Sir T. Stanley's ch. c. by Cesirian, dam by Ditto b. f. by Rubens, out ofGeorgiana Sir W. Wynne's ch. f. by Blacklock br. c. by Filho da Puta A Sweepstakes of * 20gs. each, for horses the pro- perty of subscribers ; two miles. SirT. S. M, Stanley's ch. c. General Mina, 4 yrs. Mr. Mytton's ch. g. Euphrates, aged Sir T. Mostyn's b. f. Mercandotti, 4 yrs. The Ladies' Purse, value £ 50, to be run for by horses beaten during tbe week ; the best, of heats. The entry to close at 8 o'clock on Thursday. Handicap Stakesof lOgs. each, with 20gs. added by the Stewards ; two miles. The Horses to be bona fide the property of subscribers. To close and I have already observed that Colonel Hay hunts his own hounds ; nor is it possible for any person to ride better up to them ; they are very fleet dogs, and yet lie is always with them ; so much indeed does his attention seem occupied with the hounds, that he never seems to look at his leaps. I have read various remarks in your Annals re- specting hounds and their olfactory organs, of the correctness of which I never had a more convincing* proof than on the present occasion. Colonel Hay's hounds are very swift and very goad dog* s ; but, amongst the pack, 1 noticed one, called Jailer, with a head much larger than any . of the rest, and whose sluggish appearance, to a superficial observ- er, might seem to denole. au v thing rather than that superior excellence which he uniformly manifested : he was decidedly the best hound in the pack ; and on every occasion where tenderness of nose was indispensable, his exquisite sense, nf smell vvas pre- eminently conspicuous : nor was this all, he could run as well as hunt, and was Constantly the leader. I never met with a better hound ; I am doubtful if I ever saw one so good ; and hence it is evident, that fox hounds maybe bred with great speed, united with an amazing fineness of nose. As far as I am able. to form ail opinion, there seems to be a scarcity of foxes in Cheshire; but there are plenty in Shropshire.- The weather, however, was very unfavourable, and though I was out five days in succession, I witnessed but little sport; nevertheless I was perfectly satisfied. The gentlemanly politeness and sportsman- like conduct of Colonel Hay I shall long remember with feeling*' of the utmost gratification. Many anecdotes arc current in the neighbourhood of the benevolent dis- position of this accomplished sportsman, but, which it is not necessary to relate in this jdace.; those, however, who have had ' he pleasure of witnessing' his exertions in the field must be well aware, hovv admirably he unites the true sportsman with the character and demeanor of the gentleman. Whilst on this excursion, I heard an anecdote, which is so truly characteristic of the old " fox- hiinter, that I cannot forbear to send it you. Sir Robert, JlilI, son of Sir John Hill, keeps a pack of harriers in the neighbourhood of Hawkstono, to which he requested his father's attention : " What! ( says the venerable sportsman) after hunting all my . Jife \ yitb fox- hounds, dost thou think I shall look at thy curs !" SPIUNG AND LANG AN;— Three honched sove- reigns a side were made goo/ 1 at the Ex- Chainpion . Tom Cribb's ou Saturday night, towards the com. pletion of £ 500 a side to be made on the Ist of June, for the fight on the 8th. The house wan crowded, aud much angry disputing took place in the swell apartment where the money was made good, at the savne time that Welsh mains were fought iti ( he lowti- regions. Both Spring and Langan were moderate until their partisans got out of temper, which had nearly brought on a fight ( or lore, Spring and Langan peeled., but better judges said, consider the stake you are about to fight for. At a late hour the company parted all right. The Greenwich Pensioners. [ L! V THE REV. VV. I.. EOWJ. ES.] W II EN evening- listened to the dripping- car, Forgetting the lond city's ceaseless roar. By the g reen hanks, where Thames, w ith conscious li'eltect- that stately structure oil his > ide, [ prider, IViihiu whose walls, as their long- labours close, The wuuile. ers ot' the ocean find repose, We wore in social ease the hours away, The passing- visit ot' a summer's day. Whilst some to range the breezy hill were gone,, 1 lingered on the river's marge alone, Mingled with groups of ancient sailors grey, A nd watched the last brig ht sunshine steal away. As thus 1 mused amidst the various train Of toil- worn wanderers of the pcf lous main, Two sailors— well i marked tlie, 4 , as the beam Of parting day- yet lingered oil the stream, Aud the son sunk behind the shady reach)— Hastened with tottering footsteps to the beach. The one hud lost a limb in Nile's dread tight ; Total eclipse had veiled the other's sight For ever! as I drew more anxious near, I stood intent, if they should speak-, lo hear ; But neither said a word ! — he who- was blind, Stood as to feel the comfortable wind That gently lifted his g. ruy hair — his face Seemed then of a faint smile to wear the trace. The other lixed'his g-. ize upon the light, Parting, and when the sun had vanished quite, IHetlioiigllt 11 starting tear that Heaven might bless, Unfeit, or felt willi transient tenderness, ***** Came to his aged eves and touched his cheek ! And then as meek and silent as before, Back baud in hand they went, and left, the shore. As they departed through the unheeding- crowd, A caged bird sung from ihe casement loud. And then 1 heard alone that blind man say, " The music of the bird is sweet to- day." 1 said, " O heavenly father, none may know Tbe cause these have fur silence or for woe !" Here they appear heart stricken and resigned Amidst the unheeding tumult of mankind. There is a world— a pure unclouded clime, Where there is neither grief, nor death, nor time '. Nor loss of friends I Perhaps when yonder bell Bent slow, and bade the dying day farewell ; F. re yet the glimmering- landscape sunk to night They thought upon that world of distant light! And when" the blind man, lifting light his hair, Felt the faint wind, he raised a warmer prayer, Tlien sighed, ns the blithe bird snug: o'er his head, " No mom will shine on nie till 1 am dead i" THE KI&' S'SJLATE BARB. [ TO TIIB EDITOR OF THE COURIER.] April 26, 18* 24. SIR,— TU consequence of what has appeared in the public prints relative to the late Edward Jones, Bard to the King, as he was denominated;, several unfavourable remarks have been made, oy . persons whi) eoneeive that he was neglected,- in his oi l age, hy his Ro. yal blaster. The fact is, that the situation, of Bard to the Prince of Wales, was merely au honorary one bestowed on Mr. Jones at. the request of some friends who interested themselves in his behalf, and all- the emolument he ever derived from it, was, apartments in St. James's Palace to reside in, which he occupied until the period'when a part of the building was destroyed by fire. Mr. Jones \ as born at a farm in Merionethshire, called Hen bias, or Old Mansion, in 1752. His father was, what is generally termed, a musical genius ; he not only could play on various instru- ments, but he also made several ; he taught two of his sons, Edward and Thomas, the Welsh Harp another son the Spinn. et, and another the Violin : he performed on the Organ:, so that the " Family Concert'" was at least a tolerably strong one Edward Jones came to Lond(/ o about 50 years ago, under t e patroiiage of several persons of distinc- tion conuecled with the Principality. His perform- ance on the Harp was considered in those days— when taste, leeliui?, an i expression were the cha rueteiisticfeatures of a Lyrist to be very superior lie met with great. encouragement', and had the honour. of giving instructions to many ladies of rank. In conjunction with Dr. O. Pughe, Mr. Walters, and a few. literary . friends, he published1 a Volume of " Ancient Bardic Lore, and Welsh Airs/' about thirty years, ago, and in- four years afterward, brought out a second volume, containing much valuable historical information. In 18* 20 he pub lished the first part of a third volume, and has employed his days chiefly since in preparing the remainder, so as to complete the work ; but he was not permitted to accomplish it. Me had been severely afflicted with rheumatic paiiis for some time, and his memory became daily more defective; he was a very reserved man, and passed most of his time alone, with his chamber door locked. He had been a collector of scarce books, and possessed many valuable ones ; but his inability to follow his professional pursuits, and his high spirit preventing him from makiug his situation known to his relatives, caused him to dispose of a part of his library, on the produce of which he existed. I, and many others, saw thai; he was daily becom ing an object of our friendly attention, and we eh deavoured to. ascertain his circumstances ; but frOm him we could learn nothing, notwithstanding i was pretty certain that be passed many days with out a dinner. It became at length a duty incumbent on lis to take him under our care ; a recommendation to the Governors of the Royal Society. of Musicians was signed by Mr. F. Cramer, Kny vett, Sharp, Shield, Mackintosh, myself, and a few others,.. which was promptly attended to, and an annuity of fifty pounds was g- ranted him— unknown to him. I was deputed to give him the first monthly payment. It. was in the evening* when I called I found him locked in his room, at his lodgings, i Great Chesterfield street, Mary- le- bone; I was admitted, lie did not recollect me immediately although most intimately acquainted with him ; lie had his dressing gown and night cap on, his Harp sfonding by the table, on which was a blotted shee of music paper. I told him the . purport of my visit, but he did not pay much attention to me, and only asked, with much fervency, whether I kne " ' ihe i\ h. Iody of ftiouu, r' a most beautiful pathetic Welsh air, in the minor key, to which Mrs. Hemans has written an excellent song called " The Lament of the Last Druid." lie took his harp, and with a trembling hand " Struck the deep sorrows of his Lyre." It \ vas impossible not to feel affected on such an occasion— the scene reminded me of the dying hour of a celebrated Bard, who called for his Harp, and performed a most plaintive strain " Sweet solace of my dying hour, " Ere yet my arm forget its power, " Give to my fa It'ring hand my shell " One strain to bid the world farewell." In a few days afterwards lie was sitting* in his room, when he fell iu a lit; the landlady, who sat in tire apartment below, heard a noise ; she ran up, but could not gain admission; she called, but received no answer; she was greatly alarmed — • went for assistance— the door was burst open, when tlie poor Bai'd was found lying on his face, with a j heavy chair on his back. Messrs. Parker and'Jones, of Devonshire- street, were called in, and every attention was paid to j him, but in vain; he laid senseless for two days, and expired without, a groan. When tidings of his death were made public, several of his old friends called to offer their assist- ance, and highly to the credit of the benevolent, feelings of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, they sent to ascertain if any • pecuniary aid was required to bury him in a re- spectable manner He has a brother and a sister in London, who have done every thing* in their power. He has left, a number of valuable books and much music, so that his effects will more than defray the expenses of his funeral, which took place On Sunday last, lie vvas followed to his silent home in Mary-' le- Bone burial- ground, by a few of his old friends, including myself. The idle reports relative to a successor having heen appointed, are scarcely worthy notice, only with a view of cpnftadicthtg them. While his Majesty was Prince of Wales, be had his Bard, and no'longer ; the epithet of" Bard to tbe King' was given to Mr. Jones by his friends ; and never officially bestowed on him, consequently he was not infilled to any pension from Government. Bit had his situation here been made known to ou benevolent . Monarch, I need not add, that due attention would have been paid to it. I have the honour to be, your obedient Servant JOHN PAKRY, Registrar of Music to the Royal Cambria Institution. E& ECTSOH OF C0HONER FOR THE COUNTY OF SALOP. Mr Wednesday last being7 appointed for the Election a Coroner in the room of Mr. Whiteombe, bands mnsie, with flags, & c. paraded ihe town from an rly hour, giving indications of a determined oniest. The time fixed for business in Jli. e County all Was ten o'clock,- hut at that time the freeholders n the Hail were so few, that a gentleman who took part in the proceedings of the day observed, on looking round, that ihere are but few hands after this puffing and blowing and advertising." Shortly afterwards,, however, the Hall began to fill, nd before the conclusion was crowded. The High Sheriff, JOHN WINGFIELD, Esq. took the chair; and after the first and second proclaniattons, and the writ ( dated Feb. 6) for the election ot' a Corotiervhad been read, he opened the business of the meeting by saying, " Gei. vtlemen,; iii consequence of the writ which, has; jnst been read to von, the present day was fixed for the Election of a Coroner iu the room of Mr. Wiiiiconibe. I believe only two gentlemen have ffered themselves to the notice of the freeholders, timely, Mr. Southam and'Mr. J- ooes; nnd I must equest your attention to the addresses of those entlemen who come forward in their behalf. W. \ V. WHITMORE, Esq. then addressed the meet- ing and said, " Gentlemen, before 1 state any thing respecting the business of the day, I must beg leave to apologize for keeping you wailing. I was nof ware the meeting was to have been so early, or I hould have been more careful. Gentlemen, you are now assembled for the performance of the important uty which lias devolved upon you of electing a Corotier for the County of Salop; and, gentlemen, office in question is superior to all ol lit is in point f antiquity, is equal to most in respectability, and ieids to none in the importance of the functions at- iched to it. It is therefore of importance that you hould consider the individual on whom your choice hould rest. Tbe gentleman I propose is Mr. Jones, surgeon, resident at Bridgnorth, and if your choice houhl fail upon him, Thave reason to believe he will discharge the duties of the office with fidelity, honour,, integrity, ami intelligence. When 1> said lie was a surgeon", I did so with the intention of faking thisop- rtunity of . noticing an objection thai had been urged against appointing a person of Hint profession. This objection solely arises from an unfortunate oc- 2urr. e- n. ee which took place a few months ago in this tuny ; and certain it is, that in cons- qoenee of that K'curience you. are now assembled. I do not wish to allude further to thai individual than may be neces ry to the case of Mr. Jones, lie is certainly of ihe same profession, and an idea has gone abroad, that a person of that profession is not cap. ble of performing the duties of the office in the manner tbase duties ought to he performed. Certainly, w here there is » • ni a his animus, a disposition not to fulfil the duties of the office, any individual holding the office of Coroner may abuse the trust reposed iu him; hut 1 set reason why a surgeon more than a member of any> other profession should be liable to such au imputa tion: where the. evil disposition exists, the oppor- tunity to do mischief will be readily found. Who- ever the individual may be, or whatever may be his situation in life, if he be possessed of integrity and intelligence, that is an earnest that lie will perform the dWies of'the office with fidelity ; and if he shews toe regard to liis trust, and an anxious desire of coming to the truth in all cases that may happen to come before him, I think you migdit dismiss from your minds any feeling as to what profession I In party may be of, as that Would not suggest any im propriety* in ihe exercise of the duties of the office. But where th^ evif disposition < loes exist, 1 admit the being a surgeon may give the opportunity of doing mischief; hot if so, and looking at'it iu the other points of view, and having an eye to the great ad- vantages arising from a knowledge of the medical profession-, and then balancing these advantages against the other circumstances, there can be no doubt that a surgeon is not only a proper person. Out also that be is most fit to fulfil the duties of the office. Cases of murder, almost always require a know- ledge of the medical profession ;' for it often happens that the circumstances are so intricate as to require all the skill of the party to extract the evidence bear- ing thereon correctly ; and surely au ind vidual pre- siding as judge, and having* a knowledge of the medical profession, and actuated by a spirit of fidelity, instead of being an unfit person for theoftiee, is of ail others best calculated to promote a proper and due discharge of its duties. Duly appreciating the honesty, integrity, and fidelity of Mr. Jones, and 0" are of his anxious desire lo fulfil the duties of the office properly, are the grounds on which I recom- mend him to your notice. I do not think it necessary to employ more of your time ; but hope your choice will full upon the gentleman I have recommended to you." JOHN MYTTON, Esq—" Gentlemen, after what has fallen from Mr. Wbitmore, nothing I can say will aid the , Cause of Mr. Jones. 1 beg leave therefore to recommend him as one who will dis- charge the duties of the situation to which he aspires . with zeal and fidelity." C. WALKER, Esq.— 4' Gentlemen, 1 certainly agree with what has heen said by one of the gentlemen before you ( Mr. Whitmore) in every thing relating to the antiquity and respectability of the office of Coroner; but I cannot agree that an apothecary or surgeon is the most eligible person to fill the situa- tion ; arid I. will give you my reasons. In the situation of Coroner the knowledge of a surgeon can ibe of no avail in discharging the duties of the office, ' because he there exercises judicial functions, and could not appear in any ulterior proceedings that jmight be brought before a Court of Justice. He icannot j$ ve evidence before the Jury, and . must ( therefore call in the assistance of another surgeon ; ln this respect he would he only equal to a gentleman jof the law, and in every other respect he would be inferior. It is incumbent that he should be able to draw up all the evidence, as well as the forms of the proceedings, or rather the Inquisition, so that person if he be guilty shall not at the Assizes escape for Want of these things being properly done, and ibis is certainly more peculiarly within the duties jof a solicitor or person brought up to the law; and it is on this ground that 1 recommend Mr. Sotilharn, who has been many years in the profession, and has thereby had an opportunity of studying and knowing the forms that might be required as well as the rules of evidence. In the writ which you have just heard read, you are called upon to elect the person wh best knowelb the duties of the office. A person brought up to the legal profession is likely to know these duties, whilst a surgeon is not so likely, and it is . principally on that . ground that I recommend Mr. Souiham. 1 have no doubt both the candidates equally honest, and would discharge the duty with propriety to the best of their ability. Nor can I imagine that the unpleasant occurrence which has been alluded to would ever recur iu this county; and as Mr. • Soulbam is peculiarly adapted to the sit nation, it is with sat isfaction I recommend him to your notice. I will not detain you longer, as you will perhaps have more to do to- day than you can get rid of conveniently." P. CHARLTON, Esq.—' 1 Gentlemen I rise Jo second the nomination of Mr Soytham as the most prope person to fill the office of a Coroner for the County of Salop." Mr, HINCHTRFFE.—" Gentlemen, after the observa. iions which have fallen from the Hon. Gentleman on the other side ( Mr. Whitmore), respecting the qtial fications necessary for the important office of. Coroner, is a freeholder of' this county, I cannot help risin vas every freeholder has a right, to do) to deliver m_ sentiments on this subject, aud I trust that you Gentlemen, will pause before von proceed to mak choice. A great responsibility rests upon you shoulders as to the person you appoint, as a recent unfortunate election of Coroner must have convinced you. From the experience I have had, I am satisfi* at the situation ought to be filled by a person the profession of the law, and not by a surgeon, and for which I will give you my reasons:— lu the fir: place, a surgeon, being acquainted with those cau& e! which would occasion death, might, as it happened u the case to which I have just alluded, direct the jury upon his own opinion, aud the jury, aw are of It knowledge upon the subject, might be influenced by the opinion he would give them, whereas it is the duty Of every Coroner to call in the evidence of a urgeoij in every case lhat comes before him, and to direct the jury, upon the evidence delivered upon oath, and riot to act himself as judge aud witness. It may just as well be said thai a Judge trying a man for murder or manslaughter must be a surgeon and not a lawyer. A man, charged with the crime of murder, might escape punishment from the igno- rance or incapacity of the Coroner, and 1 will instance the case of Conolly, lately tried for man- slaughter, against whom the Grand Jury found a bill for manslaughter only, and the ( Jorotier's Inquisition being bad, he could only be tried for that offence, whereas had the Inquisition been good, he would -, have been tried for murder; he, therefore, escaped lliat punishment which he otherwise perhaps would have had if the Coroner had drawn his Inquisition properly. And we know, from constant experience, that inquisitions are repeatedly quashed iu conse- quence of persons drawing thein who are unae- cpiai'nted with the rules and laws of pleading; and, independent of that, a Coroner ought to be ac quainted with the rules and laws of evidence.— It is my anxiety to have the office properly filled that has induced me to step forward to support Mr. Southam on the present occasion, he being a legal professional man, and if Mr. Jone* had been of the satne profession, I certainly should not have inter- fered ; 1 have equal respect for each of them in. their private characters ; but as the situation ought to be properly filled, and as a great responsibility rests on the shoulders of the person appointed, I come for- ward to support the one I think most proper, and I shall, therefore, do all in my power to support Mr. Southam, and, I trust.- the freeholders of this county are so satisfied with the propriety of a Coroner being legal man, that they will spare no exertions in doing the same, aud 1 most strongly recommend hiin to your no'ice. Mr. SOUTHAM; then rose and said, w (^ entlemei*, I appear before yon this day as a c^ indidate for the office of Coroner. Having been educated, & brought this my native connty, L trust yoti - up .. .. give me ihp indulgence of being heard. There is very little doubt that every Freeholder that appears here Iras perused the ndvertisenients iu the public papers, by which you have seen that the magistrates acting in the district in which tbe vacancy occurs are of opinion that my situation and my profession are both more eligible than ifiose of the other gentle- man who has come forward.— Respecting the situ- ation there can be no doubt, for I have proved that, since Ihe Hales Owen district had the new appoint ment of Coroner, which is & Vears ago, out of tlie 75 inquests that have been held, only seven have been held on the other side of Bridgnorth, thereby making a difference as to situation of more than ten to one in my favour. Tiie fact is-, that the thing speaks for itself. For how is it likely that, whilst Bridgnorth has a Coroner. for the town and liberties, which are extensive, whilstanoiher is also appointed for Brose. ley, and another for Wenlock, the franchise of which extends further and wider than them all, even beyond the town of Bridgnorth— how, F would ask, is it likely that such an appointment could take place with justice to your county ? If it were,- you would have four Coroners within eight miles of each other, and that part of the district which is niost in? want would be obliged to apply to Bishop's Castle,, there- by incurring an expense which would W ' highly unnecessary and, allow me to add, according to fhe present finances of your county, highly improper Within 8 miles of Cleohury there has been a County Coroner time out of mind.— You will now, gentle men, I hope, allow me to make some observations on the propriety of the office being held by a legal professional man. Experience has told yon that none hut them should be appointed to the office. Even at your last assize you found, for want of that experience which a legal professional man must have possessed, that evidence was admitted which no law, equity, or justice could ever sanction or give consent to. Every one that aspires to the office ought to receive a legal education, and be well acquainted1 with the nature and rules of evidence and th criminal law; for every inquisition is in the nature of an indictment, and in cases of murder and man slaughter the public justice will suffer urtlfss they are legally drawn— If I am so fortunate- as to sue ceed, I shall act, to the utmost of my abilities, con- scientiously and fearlessly in the discharge of my public duties. 1 will not fear the great, neither will I favour the poor. I am well aware that by the laws of my country. justice should be executed in inercy ; and I Will in every case where there remains a particle of doubt advise the Jury to give the benefit of that doubt to the unfortunate person that is placed fore thein ; but I hope that too much mercy will never get the better of my feelings at the shrine of public justice.— I am now, Gentlemen, obliged for the patience you have given me; and I cannot in justice trespass more upon your time, especially after the handsome manner in which I have been brought rward and so handsomely supported. But if 1 am iven to a vexatious and protracted poll, I will stand to my post so long as 1 ha vett penny to spend — I have now, Gentlemen, to thank you for the onoDr of your attendance, which 1 do with heart- felt gratitude; and should I ultimately succeed, the confidence that yon have placed in me shall never be ' roken intentionally." Mr JONES.—" Genllemen, I will not waste your me or my own in singing the praises of my pro fession. If I have the honour to be appointed, I will do my dtity J. BATHER, Esq ( who was retained as Counsel for Jones) then rose and said, " IV1 r. Sheriff, I resume the time is now arrived when, unless a poll called for, you will decide the election, by a shew- Of hands. It seems- good for one of the^ can. didaies to ght for the prize with Counsel, and a. lihpi » gb, lrlj » | ii. k e might have stated the case himself as a freeholder, must give my opinion on a point of law as to the lection this day. I presume, Sir, you know what was originally the nature of the office ot Coroner, and whom the law called upon to serve that office. Formerly they were required to be of the rank of Knights', hut that time is now gone by ; but there is a Statute which says the person elected must havi sufficient estate in fee in the county, of what mount however is not laid down ; aud it is with no common satisfaction I see a learned magistrate at ^ our right hand, who, from his legal knowledge, will take care that you shall not be deceived by me even if I were base enough to attempt it. The Statute in question is the 14th Edw. HI. s. 1, c. S, which enacts, that no Coroner shall be chosen unless ' p, have laud in fee sufficient in the same county whereof he may answer all manner of people. Now f it should afterwards appear that a person not aving snch a landed estate in fee bad been elecfed, it would be competent for any freeholder'' to.. petition to remove him ; but, Sir, the county ought not to he driven to that remedy, whilst they have it in their power to prevent the error being . committed.; and it ' therefore behoves yoti*, $ i. r, as w'ejl as every, free- ider here, to call upon the candidates to shew that they have that estate in fee which the law requires. Whether Mr. Southam has it or not I know not ; btit> demand, on behalf of Mr. Jones, that be shew it; because if he has it not, he is not eligible, and those freeholders' votes that should be given for hint would be thrown away— not that I anticipate other than that Mr. Jones will have a considerable ma- jority; but I tender on Mr. Jones's part proof that tie is in possession of the estate in fee required, and demand that Mr. Southaui shall answer such que. s- ion as will elucidate that fact with respect to bim. t is seldom that two gentlemen have thought this prize worth contending tor, and on Such ah occasion the duties of the advocate are reduced almost, lo nothing. This point is, I believe, the only one of law on the subject, and the other parts of his duty would he in merely asking whether the voters, as they come up, were freeholders Or not. You, Sir, have no power certainly to put the parties to their oath, but you have a right to a scrutiny with respect to the freeholders, and you certainly have the same hi as to the candidates. It would be a mockery for the Sheriff to elect, if the freeholders' mouths are to be stopped from asking whether the candi- dates have an estate in fee or not. The law upon the subject is so short, so different from the Acts of Parliament with which we are now encumbered, that it will be very easy for you in h tiling so plain to decide what is your duty on this occasion The learned gentleman was proceeding to ask Mr. Southam some, questions relative to liis qualifi- cation, when Mr. WALKER suggested the propriety of the can- didate making the objection first shewing his own qualification. Mr. BATHER then addressed Mr, Jones; " Are you in possession of a freehold estate in the county ?" " 1 am."—" Whatdoes it consist of?" ' 4 Houses."— " To what amount ?" " About £ 40 per annum," Mr. BATHER here observed that the Statute did not fix the amount of annual value ; but the Statute de militibus confined the office to persons of the degree of Knights; aud as in the case of free- holders, the amount of Mr. Jones's estate, although the value of money was now very different, was more than what was anciently considered a Knig& t's fee, he considered there could he no doubt of Mr. Jones's qualification, Mr. HINCHLIFFE said the Writ called upon them to nominate a fit and proper persOn ; aiid be submitted to the freeholders that, if they elected Mr. Soot ham, he ( Mr, S.) would run the risk of the qualifibation specified in an obsolete A ct.. ofj Mr. BATHER replied, that when gejiUeinen- tafked ofobsoiete Acts of PaHianient, they ought to recollect thstan Act of Parliament , however ancient was not obsolete while it remained unrepealed, and that no- thing but Kings, Lords, and Commons could erase it; and after treating some observations made with con- siderable humour, said, 44 Mr, Jones had manfully come forward with his qualification ; lie did not sing his own praises, or ring- the pestle and mortar in praise of his own profession, but was contented to leave that to his proposer and seconder, I shew here the Act of Parliament, and when f say Colonel John Wingfield knows the line of his duty, I know- he will purs tie it." Mr. WALKER asked whether the person might not qualify in 6 months? to which Mr. BATHER replied 4* No." Mr. F. B. HARRIES.—" Mr. Sheriff, permit me, as a Freeholder and a Magistrate, to try. to reconcile this point on a new ground. I should be very sorry to try to bias yonr judgment. I'arn a stranger to both the candidates, and so are they to me ; but a | case occurred at the Sessions of an assault, in which j Mr. Bather was the one counsel and Mr. Slaney the other; the Justices refused to hear any thing re- I specting the title, but only what redated to the assault: would it niot, therefore, be most eligible to proceed to the election, and enquire afterwards about he qualification, as both might possibly be defective. ' merely throw out this as a snggestiom" Mr. BATHER.— 441 say, look at. the A « t of Parlia- ment. You are not to elect any one without he has nds in fee; and it is not right to elect a person first, and leave the county, to its remedy afterwards." Mr. BENSON.—" Sir, it was not my intention to have said one word, as I stood completely out of the contest in this occasion, and fold the candidates I should not interfere, nor should I now but. for the observations of the magistrate above. The question fie noticed as taking place at the Sessions is altogether extraneous to the point in discussion. We know the " aw On that subject was as clear as the law appears on the point before you. 1 know your anxiety to do that which shall he considered just by all persons; but in my opinion the Act is as absolute as any act can be, and clearly requires you to proceed to the election of a Corouer duly qualified at the time. If the candidate refuse to shew his qualification, or if nnhappily he should not be qualified, the question cannot he entertained a moment. The county ought certainly ro feel obliged to both for the zeal they have shewn in coming forward, and I have no doubt that each of them would discharge the duties of the office conscientiously; 1 bear testimony to the con- duct of both of them, and if either should Be Ouder the necessity of retiring, he would retire without discredit to himself! If Mr. Sbutham produce his qualification the success of his opponent might then l) e doubtful, but without Mr. Soitthain shews his qualification I think it is quite impossible for him to proceed." Mr. BATHER.—" Mr. Sheriff, on this objection T demand your decision. I have made an objection on a point of law; I have slieWn yon the Act. of Parliament on which my objection is founded ; that objection has not been answered, or attempted to; be answered; at present we are only taking up time, I therefore demand your decision, to the best of your judgment and ability, and calling in the aid of the gentlemen officially assisting you, if the case is not so plain as to be decided without." The proclamation requiring any freeholder who could gainsay why Mr. George Jones should not be elected to come forward, was then made; after which M r. WALKER, on behalf of M r Southam, demanded a poll. He observed that the expression in the act was " chosen;" and contended that if would be ifficient for Mr. Southam to qualify at any time during the election. The HIGH SHERIFF ihen said, 44 It appearing that Mr. Southam, by not having land in fee, is not eligible to he elected, and there being no other can didale than Mr George Jones, I declare Mr. George Jones duly elected Coroner for this county, in the room of Edmund Whitcombe, the late Coroner." Mr. WAI KER demanded a poll for Mr. Southam, and' Mr, HINGHLIFFE seconded that demand; after w| » ich, Mr. JONES said, " Gentlemen, I return you my sincere thanks for the honour you have done me, and for the trOirbie you have taken ; depend upon it twill discharge iivy duty with diligence and impartiality, and, I trust', so as to give satisfaction to the county at large." Mr. HINCHLIFFE.—^" Gentlemen, although the High Sheriff has determined the point, of law here, Mr, Sou thorn has demanded a poll. The business will not rest here. Mr. Southam is greatly indebted to tlioseJGentlemen who have interested themselves in his behalf, and to those who have this day given him their attendance; he hopes they will still keep his interest in view ; a motion will be made in the Court above; and there will, I presume, be a fufther oppor tnnity of shewing- your feelings at a poll, in which I have no doubt of Mr. Southam's ultimate success." ENGLISH HORSES.—" Our saddle horses a letter from Paris) are chiefly English,^ as our young men of bon tori would be ashamed to mount any other!" One of tbe most extensive manufacturing houses of linen goods, and importers of flax iii Scotland,. that of Mr. Maherly, has sent over a gentleman to Ireland, in order to ascertain, whether the south of Ireland cannot produce the raw material for their manufacture, of as gOod quality, and at as mode- rate prices,- as they have to pay for the same article imported from the Continent. With this view, he has taken portions of laud ( to the extent, it is stated, of lot) to 150 acres altogether) in different counties in Munsteiy which are to be cultivated with flax after the mode practised in Holland, saving the seed from it, which, in all cases, becomes principal part of the profit, but hitherto almost wholly overlooked in Ireland. This gentleman has procured several acres of land in the neighbourhood Of Bruffy the richest, it is believed, in the county of Limerick. It is very decidedly the interest of the IVtsh landowners to afford every facility to this experiment, for it is natural to suppose, that if the house in question finds that Ireland can produce tbe article as imported, they will take their supply of flax from her in preference to importing it from a foreign country. This would induce other manu- facturers to do the same, and in a while, we might expect to find the south of Ireland supplying England and Scotland with flax to the enormous amount of one million Sterling annually, which they now take from Russia, Holland, & c. The house which has undertaken this experiment con- sumes upwards of 1,500 tons of flax annually in- thcir manufacture.— Glasgow Chronicle. The late premature report of the decease of Mr. Scarlett reminds us of an anecdote, founded on fact, as to a simil& r misstatement which appeared many years ago in the Freeman's Journal, printed in Dublur. A gentleman who had been put among the deaths the day before, came to the printer, and was extremely angry to find himself dead, as it occasioned some confusion by those to whom lie was indebted coming to demand the settlement of what was due to them. The printer, with great simplicity,, said, " Sir, it is impossible for me to tell whether you be alive or dead ; but Lam sure I gave you a very ( food character in rtiy journal." The gentleriiau, quite disarmed by this inoffensivenessy went away in good humour. Shrewsbury F/ orists9 Society. At fhe Shew of Auriculas and Polyanthuses, at the Crown inn, on Thursday last, the variety exhibited was splendid and extensive. The following Flowers w e re a dj u dged fo r Prizes. AURICULAS. BEST BLOOM : TEN PIPS. Growers. Flowers„ Mr. Worrall... Wbiliaker's Rule- all. GREEN EDGED. Moore's Jubilee. Buckley's Jolly Tar. Howard's Nelson. Barlow's King. Merealf's Lancashire Hero. Stretch's Alexander. Pa rt i ngfon's T rafa I gar. Thorn- ycroft's Invincible. GREY- EDGED. Ivenyon's Ringleader. Whiitaker's Rule- all. Rider's Waterloo. Egerton's Dnke of Wellington. Taylor's Ploughhoy. Atcherley's Alpine Shepherdess, Wylde's Lord Bridport. Grime's Privateer. WHITE- EDGED. Taylor's Glory. Hughes's Pillar ef Beauty. Pott's Regulator. Scholes's Mrs. Clarke. Pop pie well's Conqueror. P. Jone^....... Taylor's Incomparable. Ptigh Cox's Pillar of Beauty. Burtle's Royal Sportsman. SELFS. Flora's Fliig. Redinan's Metropolitan. Whittaker's True Blue. Ned Hud. 5. Bayley . Beny's Lord Primate. 6. Worrall ( Seedling) Lady Kvnaston Powell. 7. Ditto " " ' 8. Ditto PRIZES. 1. Wot rail 2. Pugh 3. Bay lev 4. Worrall 5. Ditto 6. Ditto 7. Anderson 8. Pugh... 1. Worrall 2. Jarratt.; 3. Lawrence ... 4. Bayley ....... 5. Pugh 6. Ditto .... 7. Ditto. S. Rainford 1. Pugh... 2. Jarratt. 3. Hughes....... 4. Pugh... 5. DonOldsOii ! 6 . P. Jones., 1. Worrall... 2. Rainford . 3. Jarrutt. .. 4. Lawrence.,. Lord Lee .. Gorton's Stadtholder POLYANTHUSES. DARK GROUND. 1. Pugh Pearson's Alex a tid er. 2. Donaldson Turner's Prince of Wales. 3. Lawrence Tantararara. 4\ Jairatt ( Seedling) Folly. 5. Rainford.. Cox's Regent. 6. Ditto Stead's Telegraph. SCARLET GROUND. 1. Donaldson..... General Graham. 2. Rain ford Stead's Telegraph. 3. P. Jones Cutler's Duke of York. 4. Pugh.., ( Seedling) Park. 5. Smith... ( Ditto) Park Lass. 6. Pugh.. ( Ditto) Rambler. UrotoitmaX an& i^ Umllaneous* MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.— On Thursday night, as William Drake, of Allerton, blacksmith, vvas returning from Bradford market, he missed his way, and walked into a coal- pit, near four lane- ends, in Miinningham, fifteen yards deep and two feet of water in the bottom; he crept into the mine and slept soundly that night; in the morn- ng, when taking a survey of his perilous situation, he discovered a stake, which, with wonderful pre- sence of mind, he contrived to tear in pieces and drive into the side of the pit, by which means he climbed within live yards of the top, aud was heard to call out bv a person passing near the place, and was relieved from his perilous situation about two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, without receiving any material injury. LeedPaper. PRESERVATION OF GAME.— The Right Hon. Lord Gwydyr has issued circular letters to his tenants on his extensive estates in Perthshire, pro Rising them the third part of the game killed ' Oil, " th'etr' 1 respective farms, provided they are at- tentive in protecting the game from being destroy- ed,, by poachers and other unqualified persons. Some time ago, a handsome sword, dirk, and pistols, were presented to the Right Hon. Lord Gwydyr, by the tenants of the estate of Perth with the following motto:- " The tenants of the estate of Perth offer this mark of their gratitude, affection, and devotion to their much loved and honoured Chieftain, Lord Gwydyr, regretting their inability to show, in a more suitable manner, bis kindness and liberality to them.— Drummond- castle, August, 18* 23."— Glasgow Journal. Mr. Sadler recently ascended in his balloon, near Manchester, and after a voyage of 30 minutes, alighted in safety—' the balloon contained 22,000 cubic feet of gas. A LONDON BREWERY.— An idea of the im mense extent to which the brewing of Porter is carried on in London may be formed by the following description of Barclay's Brewery. If any private concern in England, or in the world; is entitled to the epithet of vastvess, this is one. It covers about eight acres of ground, and manufac- tured last year 351,474 barrels,- of 36 gallons each, Tbe buildings which contain the vats themselves are enormous. The largest of the latter contain each 4,000 barrels; The average number of vat nearely 100. A steam engine of 22 horse power is employed in driving the machinery, and about two hundred men are engaged in the various works of the establishment: it is supposed that the number of persons dependent upon it without doors, in the sale and transportation of the beer, is three or four thousand. The three coppers in which the beer is boiled, hold each 150 barrels. Twenty- five gentlemen once dined in one of these coppers, after which, fifty of the workmen got in and regaled themselves. One hundred and ninety pouuds of beef- steaks were thus consumed in one day, in this novel kind of Dining- room, Th? tuns in which the beer ferments, hold 1,400 barrels each Tbe carbonic acid in One of them stood three and a half feet above the liquor, and poured over the side in a continued stream. A candle is instantly ex- tinguished on being placed near the outer edge of this receptacle, and on holding one's face near it a sharp pungent sensation is felt in the mouth and face, not very unlike that produced by ardent spirits. An immersion of a few moments would be fatal. One hundred and sixty horses are kept on the premises, for the purpose chiefly of transporting the materials to and from different parts of the City A finer collection of animals employed in one con cern perhaps is no where to be seen. COUNTY COURTS BILL.— These Courts," under Lord Althorpe's Bill, will have jurisdiction to the amount of £ 10 in all actions of clebt, not being on specialty under seal; and to the same amount i all actions in the nature of assumpsit, for the reco very of debt, or in that of trespass or trover, for taking* or converting* goods or chattels. They can- nottake cognizance of any action to recover more than £ 10, or in which title to freehold, copyhold, lease, tithe, or any other franchise, or title, is brought in question. The Assessors of these Courts to be Barristers of five years standing, approved by the Chancellor, and constituted Assessor to the Sheriff, holding his place by the same tenure as the Judges of the land, " quamdiu se benegesserit." The salary not to exceed £ 800 per annum, to be jpaid from the revenue of the county. Justices of the Peace empowered* at General Sessions, to orde at What town's the County Court shall be held, and to alter these nominations as they shall see neces- sary, subject to the approbation of his Majesty These Courts to go Circuits four times in the year, at periods to be appointed by the Secretary of State. Notice of the Circuit to be given in the Newspapers in g* eneral circulation through the county, and to sit from day to day, till all the causes are gone through. No action can be spli so as to bring* the sum claimed within the juris, diction of these Courts ; but a plaintiff having an. cause of action over £ 10 may abandon the excess, and so try his claim. The Assessors to appoint tli Clerks, to whom all monies are to be paid in Cour the Justices of the Peace previously taking secur- ity. The proceedings in these Counts to be by plaint only, and these plaints, both in debt and trespass, or trover, are simplified. The defendant gdcntific ana ftliaccllancottg^ CHANGE OF THE SEAT OP COLD PL- SUN ® FUOST.— It is LIOLH clearly proved, and philosw. phically accounted for, that air is warmer close to the" ailh than at some distance above il, aud we con- sequently find lofty mountains, even in warm cl'u- iliates, constantly crowned wilh snow. During a. ' ost, however, things appear to be reversed. The periment has been often made, and we take ihe most concise account, which is an observation made one winter in Hampshire. Mr. White placed thermometer on the top of a hill in Sclborne, and' another in the valley, towards evening of a very Cold night. During the night, thai in Ihe valley. ent down to one degree below zero, lhat is 33 degrees below tbe freezing point; whereas that oil the hill, 200 feel at least higher, fell only lo 17- or 15 degrees lower than the freezing point. On the following morning, thai in the vale was al 20, while the elevated thermometer was al 22 : so that the difference of cold between ihe two situations was once eighteen degrees less above lhat below, and through the whole frost continued len or t. ielve, be variation in temperature was confirmed by Ihe total destruction of the forest evergreens in Ihe alley, those on the hill remaining unhurt.— MechanicJ' Magazine. River Spectacles.— We find in an American paper, llie following notice respecting the inven- tion of a useful instrument,, which the inventor has named River Spectacles :— It is a tube, which may be varied in length as occasion may require. The diameter at top, where the eye is applied, is about ail inch. There is a gradual enlargement of the lube lo the centre, where the diameter is ten times that of Ihe other extremity. There is a g- las3 at each end. The tube is" intended to examine the bottom of rivers; lakes, & c. The great reason why we cannot see w ith the naked eye through the water, is lire effect of reflection, and refraction al the moment light falls on Ihe surface. Phis glass overcomes llie difficulty in transporting the sight as it were to the dense cent re of the water, where it takes advantage of Ibe light in the water, and is carried in a strait line as it is in ihe aiii. To make use of Ihe apparatus during ihe night, they place lights all roond the centre of ihe cylinder, which ifi- e shorter as Ihey descend lo the base of the tube, These lights throw a strong liffhl around,, and enable the inspector to see distinctly the bot- tom of tlie river. » The principle upon which this instrument is marie has beeh attested by expert swimmers, who have opened their eyes under water, and seen that which they could not perceive when Ihey weie above the surface. The advantages of this apparatus are most obvious ; one of the most important will be ihe prompt discovery of drowned persons, and thereby the means of saving many persons may be accomplished. Sunken object* may. also be discovered, aud obstacles which lay in the way of excavations may be easily avoided. The in- ventor of Ibis instrument, or telescope, is William Leslie, of Lausinborg, formerly of Massaehusets. in every case to be served with a copy of sue plaint, expressing the particulars of the plaintiff I demand, nnd the time and place of attendance, with a notice, that, in default of appearance, judgnien Will be entered against defendant. Service of the plaint on the wife or servant of defendant, is made ! good service. The Clerks of these Courts are I summon thirty- six persous, as jurors, to attend th | Sittings ; the qualification to be tbe same as those who sit on trials of Nisi Prim, and regard to he j had to their residence near the place where such Courts shall beholden. The limitation to actions, I and to all debts claimed, restricted to two years. On Wednesday as the Monarch steam- packet was on her voyage from Boulogne to Dover ihe machinery of one of Ihe engines got out of order. The Engineer lost his presence of mind and ran on deck, but recovering himself, rushed back to his post. lu the interim the pistons had forced up- the di ck,, and a similar action downwards being apprehended the passengers gave themselves up for lost. Some were busied iu lowering the boat in which to escape; but fortunately the Engineer reached Ibe engine in time to open the valve aiid use the other necessary means by w hich that destruction, which a moment before stared all in the face, was averted. During Ihe whole scene, although quite aware of her situation, Mrs. Henry Baring, who in her own carriage on the deck, preserved a calmness and fortitude that has been the theme of admiration with her fellow passengers ever since. The packet, by the aid of its remaining engine, readied Dover at seven o'clock. Affecting Anecdote.— A number of Greek Islanders, terrified at the approach of a Turkish force, hurried oil board a boat, and poshed off from land. The wife of one of them, a young woman of uncommon loveliness, seeing her hus- band depart, stood on the shore, stretching out her hands, imploring, in the most moving terms, to he taken on board. The Greek saw it without concern or pity, and bade his companions hasten their flight. This unfortunate woman, left un- protected ill the midst of her enemies, struggled through scenes of difficulty and danger, of insult and suffering, till her failing health and strength, with a heart broken by sorrow, brought her to her death. bed. She had never heard from her bus band ; and, when wandering amongst the moun- tains, or hid in some wretched habitation, or compelled to urge her flight amidst cruel fatigues, her affection for him and ihe hope of meeting him again, bore up her courage through all. He came at last, when the enemy had retreated, aud the Greeks sought their homes again ; and learning her situation was struck with the deepest remorse, Rut all hope of life was then extinguished ; her spirit had been tried to tbe utmost; love had changed to aversion, and she refused to see or forgive him,— her sisters and relations were stand- ing round her bed ; and never in the days of health and love did she look so touchingly beautiful as then : her finedark eyes were turned on them with a look, as if she mourned not to die, but deeply felt her wrongs; the natural paleness of her cheek was crimsoned with Ihe hectic hue, and the rich tresses of her block hair fell by her side. Her friends, with tears, entreated her to speak lo, and forgii'o her husband ; but she turned her face lo ( he wall, and waved her hand for him to lie gone. Soon the last pang came over her, and ihen affec- tion conquered ; she turned suddenly round, raised a look of forgiveness to him, placed her hand in his, and died. TRAVELS. The celebrated Dr. Clarke left Stockholm ill the extreme depth of winter, for Russia :— " On landing in Aland every thing w • ch. inged ; e ground was covered with snow, aud sledges were already in use. The general cheerfulness was increased;" and, in spite of our love of summer skies and western breezes, it is impossible not to feel animated by Dr. Clarke's vivid description of a widely different climate.—" The first day of our sledge- travelling convinced us of the folly and inconvenience of being pent in close carriages, when performing a winter journey iu such a clim- ate. Never was any mode of travelling- more delightful than this of the open sledge. In the carriage, we were always complaining of Ihe rigours of the temperature : iu Ihe sledge, although exposed to the open air, we found no inconvenience from the utmost severity of the frost. The atmo. sphere was so clear and dry, that, being well clothed, tbe effect of it was charming. An intensity of general cheerfulness seemed to keep pace with the intensity of the season. Brilliant skies ; horses neighing and prancing; peasants laughing aud singing—' Fine snow 1 brave ice ! brave winter !' Merry- making in all tbe villages Festival- days, with unclouded suns; nights of inconceivable splendour and ineffable brightness ; the glorious firmament displacing one uninterrupted flood of light, heightened by an Aurora liorealis, while boundless fields of snow reflected everv ray. Add to this, the velocity with which tin- sledge- drawn traveller is made to fly over sea aud over laud ; over lakes and over plains ; amidst islands and rocks ; through snowy groves and forests bending wilh the weight of glittering icicles ; here winding through thick woods, there at large upon the solid main—' DURUM CALCAVIMUS . HQUOR ;'- in the midst of scenery so novel, but withal so pleasing iu the richness, the variety, and the beauty of the effect. The snow too, in itself, is not one of the least ofthe wonders; for though it be not seen to fall, it. gradually accumulates. It was now eight inches deep, and we had not observed a single instance of its descent. From the extreme diminu- tion of temperature in the air, the condensed vapours were frozen into particles so minute, that, without adhering together and forming Jtnkes, they passed ' mperceptibly through the clear serene atmosphere n the state of an invisible sleet, which, when agitated by wind, rose from the ground in the form of a fine powder, and seemed as dry as the dust of the desert." The following is the Doctor's account of the city of Petersburgh :— (< The united magnificence of all the cities of Europe could but equal Petersburg!!. There is nothing little or mean to offend the eye;— all is grand, extensive, large, aiid open. The streets, which are wide and straight, seem to consist entirely of palaces : the edifices nl- ti white, lofty, and regular. At first sight, the whole city appears to be built with stone ; but on a nearer inspection, you find- the walls are of brick, covered with plaster; yet every part is so clean and in such excellent order, and has an appearance so new, that the effect is as fine and striking as if they were formed of marble. The public structures, on whatever side you direct your attention— quays, piers, ramparts - are all composed of masses of solid granite, calculated to endure for ages. It seems as if the ancient Etrus- cans or Egyptians— stimulated by emulation to surpass their prodigious works, aided by despotic power, and instructed bv Grecian taste— had arisen, to astonish the modern World. Such is the Metro- polis which Catherine has left! much has been done by her predecessors ; but her labours surpassed them all: and our admiration is increased, while we behold the magnificence of the buildings, the breadth of the streets, the squares, and openings, aud noble palaces,— and recollect that a century has not yet elapsed since the first stone of the foundation of the city was laid by Peter the Great." Printed and published by If. Eddotvcs, f'orn- Mar/. et, Shrewsbury, to whom Advertisements or Aiticles oj Intelligence are requested to be addressed. A dver- tisements are also received hy Messis. \ en ton and Co. Warwick- Square, \ ew? ute Street. Mr. linritr, So. 33, Fleet. Street, and Mr Heynell, Gazette Ad- vertising Office, Chancery Lane, t. orrion ; likewise by Messrs. ./. K. Johnston and Co. No. ), Lower Sackvitle. Street, Dublin. This Paper is regularly fited as above; also at Garraway^ s, Peel's, the Chapter, and Rainbow Coffee Houses, London.