. TEWSBUIFCY, This Paper is circulated in the most expeditious Manner through the adjoining Counties of ENGLAND and WALES. Advertisements not exceeding Ten Lines, inserted at Six Shillings each WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1826, [ PRICE SEVEN pence CONVOCATION OF THE CLERGY.— At 11 o'eiock on Wednesday morning, the General Assembly of the Clergy in Convocation took place, as is usual on the summoning of a new Parliament, for the purpose of choosing Delegates, & e. Soon after the hour above- mentioned, his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London ( attended by their respective secretaries and officers), Sir John Nicol, Sir C. Robinson, with the other Judges, Doctors, and Proctors belonging to tbe Ecclesias- tical Courts, all in full costume, walked in proces- sion from the Chapter- house in St. Paul's Church- yard to the Cathedral.— The service, commencing with the Litany, was read in Latin, by the Dean, after which the Gloria in excelsis was chanted, previous to the sermon, which was preached also in Latin, by the Very Rev. Dr. Monk, Dean of Peter- borough.— Of this discourse, which wa^ composed with great elegance and purity of style, the Catho- lic Claims formed, as might have been expected, the prominent feature. In allusion to the Parliamentary inquiry, which took place in both Houses, the preacher insisted strongly on the proofs derived from tbe evidence of ihe claimants themselves, thiit the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church were not, as has been alleged, ameliorated and softened down by time, but that their nature was unchanged and unchangeable. NEW SHERIFFS. tie Utt, And entered upon at May next, AGOOD FAMILY HOUSE,' with ex- cellent Garden and Orchard attached, with or without about Five Acres of Meadow LAND, situate 7 Miles from Shrewsbury, on a good Iload, aud iu a respectable Neighbourhood. For Particulars enquire of THE PRINTERS ; if by Letter, Post- paid. application to parliament WITHOUT DECEPTION, THE STOCK of MERCERY, DRAPERY, and other Goods, belonging to Mr. JOHN PALMER, High Street, continues to heoffered, for a short Time, MUCH UNDER PRIME COST. The Assignees beg to call the Attention of the Public to this Stock, as the Goods are ofthe BEST QUALITY, and nothing but Necessity couldlhave brought such Arti- cles to be sold at Low PRICES. The Time of selling Retail is limited, and Purchases must he made soon or never. All Persons indebted to the aforesaid JOHN'VALMER are requested to pay their respective Debts to Mr. WILKINSON, Belmont, or to Mr. CRUMPTON, Mardol Head. SHREWSBURY, NOV. 9, 1826. •\ TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Il Application is intended to be made to Parlia- ' merit, in the next Session, for an Act to continue the Term, or to repeal, alter, amend, and enlarge the i Powers and Provisions, of Three Acts: the first of such Acts passed in the Fourth Year of the Reign of liis late Majesty King George the Third, enlituled " An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair several Roads leading from the Buck's " Head, at Watling Street, to Beckbury and the New " Inn, nnd from The Birches Brook to the Hand- post, " in the Parish of Kemherton, in the County of " Salop:" tlip second of such Acts passed in the Twenty, fifth Year of the Reign of his said late Majesty, entituled " An Act for continuing the Term and " Powers of an Act. made in the Fourth Year of his *' present Majesty's Reign, for repairing several " Roads leading from the Buck's Head, at Watling " Street, to Beckbury and the New Inn, and from " The Birches Brook to the Hand- post, in the Parish " of Kemberton, in the County of Salop, and for " making the same more effectual ;" and the third and last of such Acts passed in the Forty- sijtlh Year of ' the Reign of his said late Majesty, entituled " An " Act for continuing the Term aud altering and " enlarging the Powers of Two Acts of the Fourth » and. Twenty- fifth Years nf his present Majesty, for " repairing the Roads leading from the Buck's Head, " at Watling Street, and olher Roads therein men- " tioned, in the County of Salop, and for making a " new Branch of Road adjoining or near to the said " Roads;" which said several Roads are situate in, or pass through and into, the several Parishes of Wellington, Dawley, Madeley, Kemberton, Sutton- Maddock, Beckbnry, Stockton^ Woi field, and Patting- ham, in the County ofSalop; and that it is intended to obtain an Increase or Alteration of the existing Tolls arising on the said Roads; and also that it is intended to ntake and maintain a new Branch or Diversion of Road from and out of the said first, mentioned Turnpike Road leading from the Buck's Head, at Watling Street, to Beckbury nnd the New Inn, to commence at or near a Place called Ball's Hill, in the said Parish of Dawley, and passing thence through the said several Parishes of Dawley and Wellington, to terminate at the Turnpike Road lead- ing from Coalbrookdale to the Town of Wellington at or near a Place called Lawley, in the said Parish of Wellington; and that it is intended to abandon and to discontinue as Turnpike such Part of the said Road as lies between tbe said Place called Ball's Hill, iu the said Parish of Dawley, and the Buck's Head, at Watling Street: and also to abandon and to discon- tinue as Turnpike that Part of the said Road leading from The Birches Brook to the Hand- post, in tbe Parish of Kemberton, which lies between tbe Bottom of Lincoln Hill and a Parish Rnad leading from near the Top of Lincoln Hill to the House of Industry, in the Parish of Madeley aforesaid ; and also such other Parts of the said Roads as were rendered unnecessary by the making of tbe said Branch of Road, under or by Virtue ofthe said Act nf Ihe Forty- sixth Year of his said late Majesty, or which may be rendered unnecessary by the making of the said intended new Branch or'Diversion of Road, by Virtue of the said intended Act; and that it is intended that the Tolls authorized to be taken by Virtue of the said Acts aud the said intended Act shall he one Consolidated Fund and Security for the Payment of all and every Sum and Sums of Money, which have been already bur- rowed and are still due, or which shall or may be hereafter borrowed, by Virtue of the said Acts or the said intended Act. JOHN PRITCHARD & SONS, Solicitors. BROSELEY, 11T: I NOVEMBER, 1826. MM MM* FURNISHED, LLANFORDA HALL Situate in the County of Salop, One Mile from Oswestry, and 19 from Shrewsbury. RED BARN BRICK- YARD. NEAR. SHREWSBURY. FJpn E MOUSE has recently been entirely 3. repaired and newly furnished, and consists ( on Ihe Ground Floor) of Entrance Vestibule, Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room, nnd Study, all of good Dimensions, Housekeeper's Room, Servant's Hall, Butler's Pantry, excellent Kitchen, yvith Offices de- tached ; also Laundry, Dairy, Bakehouse, and Brew- house, well supplied with ' Water. On the principal Story are four Bed Rooms with Dressing Rooms, one singie Room, a# d Nurseries complete. In tbe Attics are ten good Servants' Rooms, with Lumber Store Rooms, Sic. The House stands in Sixty Acres of Pasture Land ( which, or any Part thereof, may be taken with the [ louse), Tithe- free, well wooded, and with several well- stocked Fishponds ; two excellent walltd Gar- dens, with Garden House, Sheds, & e. ; Stabling for nine Horses, with three loose Houses, Coach House, Saddle Room, & c.; and excellent Farm Buildings. LI. ANFORDA is a desirable Residence for a Gentle- man who is fond of Hunting, there being several Packs of Hounds koyt in the Neighbourhood. The House tn he entered upon on the 25th of May next, and the Laud at l. ady- Day. For further Particulars, and to treat, apply to Mr. RICHARD CROXON, Oswestry. OSWESTRY, OCTOBER 7, 1826. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PARTNERSHIP lately subsisting between AMERICUS HITCHCOCK and WILLIAM ALSOP, in the Making and Manufacturing of Bricks, Tiles, and other Articles, from certain Lands called the Red Barn Brick- yard, iu the Parish of Meole Brace, in the County of Salop, under the Firm of " HITCHCOCK and Co." is this Day DISSOLVED hy mutual Consent. As Witness our Hands this 6th Day of November, 1826. AMERICUS HITCHCOCK, WILLIAM ALSOP. Witness, Wsi. PARKER. All Persons who have any Claims or Demands upon the said Partnership, are requested to send the same to the said AMBRICUS HITCHCOCK, at his Residence, St. John's Hill, Shrewsbury, on or before tlie 23d Day of November Instant ; and all Persons who are indebted to the said Partnership, are requested to pay the Amount of their respective Debts to the said AMERICDS HITCHCOCK, who is alone authorized to receive and give Discharges for the. same. N. B. The Business will in future, be carried on hy the said AMERICUS HITCHCOCK, on his own Account. SHREWSBURY, 6TH NOVEMBER, 1826. TOLLS TO BE LET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the TOLLS arising at the Toll Gates upon the Turnpike Road leading from Whitchurch to Ternhill, in the County of Salop, called or known by the Names of Bletchiev Gate, and Bletchley and Ternhill Side Gates, will he LET BY AUCTION, to tbe best Bidder, at the House of Honor Jones, the White Lion Inn, iu Whitchurch, on Monday, the 4th Day of December next, between tbe Hours of Twelve and One in the Afternoon, in the Manner directed by the Act passed iu the Third Year of the Reign of his Majesty King George the Fourth, " For regulating Turnpike Roads;" which Tolls are now Let for tbe annual Sum of £ 197. Is. Od. above the Expenses of collecting- them, and will be put up at that Sum. Whoever happens to be tbe best. Bidder must at the same Time pay One Month in Advance ( if required) of the Rent at which such Tolls may tie Let, aud give Security, with sufficient Sureties to the Satisfaction of the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road, for Payment of the Rest of the. Money monthly, or otherwise, as the said Trustees shall direct. WM. GREGORY, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road. WHITCHURCH, OCT. 30, 1826. FOR A TERM OF YEARS, . FROM LADY- DAY NEXT, A N excellent FARM, containing 312 . OL Acres of good Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, in high Cultivation ; together with a valuable COMMON, capable of depasturing 1200 Sheep. The Farm is situate in the County of Montgomery, upon the Banks of the Severn, within an easy Dis- tance of good Markets and the Montgomeryshire Canal. The principal Road In the County runs through the Farm, affording every possible Convenience to the Occupier. Further Particulars may he known by applying to Mr. WILLIAM JOHNBS, Welshpool; or Mr. A. D. JONES, Court Calmore. N. B. All Letters must he Post- paid ; and none need apply but Persons of Capital. OCT. 31, 1828. THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE Widow Welch's Pills. f jnms Medicine - is justly celebrated for IL all Female Complaints, Norrons Disorders, Weakness of the Solids, Loss of Appetite, Impurity of Blood, Relaxation hy intense Heat in Warm Climates, Sick Head- Ache, Indigestion, Debility, Consumption, Lowness of Spirits, and particularl y for all Obstructions in tbe Female System. M rs. SMITHERS, Grand- daughter lo the late Widow WELCH, recommends Mothers, Guardians, Managers of Schools, and all those who have the care of Females at an early age, never to he without this use'ul Medicine. Mrs. SMITHERS requests lhat Purchasers will be careful to notice that her Agent's name," E. EDWARDS, 67, St. Paul's," appears on the Government Stamp, as no preparation of her Welch's Pills can be genuine which has not the above name. Price 2s. 9d. per Box. Sold by W. and J. EDDOWSS, Shrewsbury ; Siuallf and Roberts, Ridgway, and Procter, Drayton ; Webb, Wellington; Whitlall", Evans, Massey, and Oseland, Ludlow; and all Dealers in Medicine. ^• ALES* 1)? FACTION Hunters, Hacks, Cows, Hay, § c. BV GEO. FRANKLIN, On Monday, November 27th, 1826, at THE SHRUB- BERY, Weill, Salop ; * TWO Cows in- calf, one new Milched JL Cow, and four Fat Cows ; a Bay Mare ( 4 Years old), remarkably steady in Harness, and has been used to carry a Lady \ a Brown Gelding ( 6 Years old), will Hunt well, carry a heavy Weight, and runs a Gig1 ; n Grey Mare by Gimcraek, not quite Thorough- bred ( 5 Years old), of large Size, has been Hunted, is considered very swift, and likely for Hunters' Stakes*, a Bay Gelding- ( rising* 4 Years old), has been drawn, very steady to ride, and will carry a Lady ; a Bay Gelding- ( 3 Years old), nnbroke, a good Match for the last- mentioned ; a very useful Cobb, tractable in Harness? Master of great Weight, and a Lady may ride or drive him with perfect Safety ; two broad- wheeled Tumbrils ( with Harvest Gearing- to each), Ploug- h, Pair of Harrows, Iron Roller, about four Dozen of g- ood Hurdles, Set of Gears, Lot of odd Ditto, Saddle and Bridle, Stack Frame with 18 Pillars and Caps, Rakes and Pikels, Sieves and Riddles, & c & c.; between 40 and 50 Tons of excellent HAY ( Old and New), in Lots, and a Quantity of Barley Straw. N. B. The Purchasers of the Hay may ( if required) have liberal Credit, on approved Security. Also, at the same Time and Place, a Black GELD- ING, rising five Years old, is 15 Hands 3 Inches high, in ( ine Condition, a most superior Hunter, per- fectly sound, got by Young Sir Oliver, Dam by Old Sultan, Granddam by Tommy ; a Cjiesnut MARE, four Years old, by Young- Lutwyche, Dam. by Regu- lus, a g- ood Figure, very promising-, and steady to ride ; a Black FILLY, rising three Years old, safe to ride, and likely to make a first- rate- Hack j a light Harvest WAGGON, and an old Wag- g- on. Sale to beg- in at One o'Clock. I! 9K( 0CEUA! teott0 3nt* Uig* iice< LAND NEAR OSWESTRY BY MR. T. JONES, At the Queen's Head Inn, in Oswestry, on Monday, the 27th Day of November, 18' 26, between the Hours of Three and Five o'Cloek in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions ; rgwo PIECES or Parcels of rich ME A- JSL DOW LAND, containing together Six Acres and a Half, be the same more or less, situate at THE LLYS, within the Liberties of the Town of OSWESTRY, in the County of Salop, and now in the Holding of Mr. Samuel Lloyd. Mrs. ROBERTS, of Bailey Street, Oswestry, will appoint a Person to shew the Land j and any further Information may be obtained by applying to her, or at the Office of Mr. POGH, Solicitor, Oswestry. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. Ti% Iheire is a great Demand for BEAIt's GREASE, a Person has the Pretension lo say that he is the only Proprietor of the genuine Article, when in Fact he is penups the only one that bus not the genuine Bear's • Grease; but if ihe Purchasers will give themselves the Trouble of smelling it with Attention, they will easily discover the Deception, bis Composition being a Mix- ture of'Oil of Almonds, Hog's Lard, and Mutton Suet, ( perfumed with a little Bergamot ; which, from having analyzed it, J. DELCROIX can assert to be a Fact. Such Composition, in Lien of being beneficial to the Preservation or Growth of the Hair, has a decidedly contrary effect; Oil of Almonds, in particular, being of a very desicative Nature, and not of a nutritive one ; whereas GENUINE Bear's Grease certainly may be re- garded as one of the best Articles for promoting ttie • Growth of the Hair. Therefore, to prevent the Public from falling into Error by using such Imitations, which nre so insulting to Ihe common Understanding, and in Order to detect Ibe spurious from the genuine Bear's Orense, J. DBLCROIX begs to give a brief Description of it : — The Fat of the Animal, when lie receives it in Casks from Russia, is rather offensive, and ofa Yellow Reddish Ho t, but when purified, it resembles very much Ihe Mixture of Veal Fat. and Beef Marrow, with less of Tinge, nail although il is of moderate Consistence, yet it is of an oily uud rich Nature. Tube had, GENUINE nnd well perfumed, in various size 1 Pols, of J. DEI CROIX, Perfumer to the Royal Fain My, 158, New Bmid- slreet ( removed froin 33, Old Bomi- nreet), and sold, with his Name, by Mr. William Niohlitigale, Mr. John Nightingale, Mr. Thomas Bowd- ler, Mrs. I In I ine ( Pride Hill), Mr. Samuel Huliue, Mr. Pyk. t, nnd Messrs. Whitney and Co. Shrewsbury, and by al I Ihe principal Perfumers and Hairdressers in the Unit > d Kingdom ; and where also may he bad, bis ndin « d ESPRIT DI; LAVANDE AUX MII. LEFLEURS, BOO QUET DU ROI ( G. IV.), and every oilier Article of his supeiioraud much- celebrated FOBEIOJI PERFUMERY. MWMMM* At the Cross Keys, in Oswestry, on Friday, the 22d of December, 1826, in sundry Lots, which will be speeffied in. Printed Particulars : QJ EVE R A LP 1 EC ES of richM E A DO W O and PASTURE LAND, called The Great and Little Burgess Moors and Great Julian Moors, situate near the Town and in the Liberties of OSWESTRY, now in tbe respective Holdings of James Joues and Widow Jones, as Tenants from Year to Year. Also, sundry MESSUAGES or COTTAGES and LANDS, situate in the Liberties of Oswestry afore- said, and in the several Townships of Maesbury, Sweeney, and Cynyuion, iu the Parish of Oswestry. Some few of thi; Cottages are held by Tenants from Year to Year, but the Rest of them arc under Leases for Lives at small reserved Rents. Printed Particulars, descriptive of the several Lots, will forthwith be prepared, and, when ready, may be had of Mr. T. IVYFFIN, Land- Surveyor, Oswestry ; Mr. JAMES JONES, of the same Place; or of :' vir. LONGUEVILI. E, Solicitor, at whose Oiiice Maps of the Property may be seen. Mr. JAMES JONES will appoint, a proper Person to shew tbe Premises; and any further information may he obtained by applying to Mr, LoNCyEVtu. E, Oswestry, ELEGANT ARCHERY.— Archery has been taken up very warmly this summer iu the neighbourhood of Harlow, in Essex. The last meeting for Ihe season took place on the 13th ult. at Nazing Park, the scat of George Palmer, Esq. which, notwith- standing the lateness of the season, was very fully and fashionably attended. The ladies showed very considerable skill in the directing of their arrows. We understand the Hon. Miss Perry bore off > he gold arrow, and Miss Miller, wf Harinw, Ihe silver one. The gentleman's prize was, after a severe con- test, won by Mr. Arkwright. When the shooting was concluded, the company partook of a dejeune a la fourchette; after which quadrilles and waltzes were kept up with much spirit until a late hour, when the company separated, highly pleased with the kind attention of their amiable hostess. EXAMPLE TO LAND- OWXERS.— Extract from the charge of the Duke of Buckingham to the Grand Jury at the late Bucks Quarter Sessions: " This county enjoys the painful pre- eminence of haviug its poor- rates heavier than those of any other county in England ; it is this distinction that I wish to get rid of. We ought to look for the Co- dperation of the poor in our endeavours to eradicate this evil, but unfortunately the poor have lost that spirit of independence which they once possessed, and yvhieh would lead them to so desir- able an end. There is a general belief now prevailing among them, that they have a right to provision out of tlye property of the country; but it is our duty to undeceive them in that respect, aud to tell them that the law of England directs that every man shall work for his own maintenance, whilst it allows us to provide them with labour. 1 come now to a consideration of the support which the labourer ought to receive. It is your duty to pay every one according to his earnings, and to make 110 difference whether the labourer is mar- ried or single. But a distinction should be pre- served between labour furnished by the parish, and that paid for by the fanner : parish labourers ought to be paid less than those who work for the farmer, in order to hold out an inducement for the 11 to apply to the farmer for employment rather than to the parish. It is your duty to find work for the poor in your parishes, and not to have recourse to the abominable system of making , them go the round." His Grace then detailed the means which he had used in several places to lessen the burthen of the poor- rates by letting- each labourer a certain quantity of land, about three . chains, at the full rent, for cultivation at his ! leisure hours, on engaging not to come upon the * parish as lougas the produce of their land returned ' a money- value. It was found that at Michaelmas I the tenant had acquired sufficient from the culture . of this piece of ground to pay the year's rent, and j to have besides as much remaining as was equal to what he would otherwise have received from th « s parish. " In this manner," said his Grace, " I get s the full rent of the land, and the mau and the c parish are both relieved; and I seriously and 1 anxiously recommend this plan to your cousidera- d tion as the best mode that can be adopted to attain he end in view."' Wednesday se'nnigbt, owing to some sparks faH. ng upon, the thatch Ofa farm- house, in the occupa- Iion of Mr. Osmond, at Congresbtiry, it was very soon in flames, and burnt to the ground, although assistance was quickly rendered. The furniture, corn, hay, and outbuildings were preserved. Tbe term " Patriot" used formerly to signify a person who preferred llie advantage, honour, and reputation, of his cotiniry to his Own private interests: The derivation of the word implies a love of country that absorbs all other consideration. Great examples from time lo time brought the name into Ihe highest estimation, and men who were actuated by a sound and generous ambition, thought it Ihe greatest reward of their disinterested labours in the service of the public lo deserve and obtain it. It was reserved for the " improving spirit" of modern times lo bring this honourable name into suspicion and disrepute. It is fast becoming a by- word— a taunt— a title of de rision— a compendious ternl of scorn, meaning something like what the words " political hypocrite" imply, but wiih a more forcible brevity. How has this happened ? Look lo Ihe recorded arts of modern patriotism, and you will find the question answered. When tbe public see a fair name long associated with discreditable actions, they learn tu hale the uaine itself,- and it will be hated ihe more in proportion lo the disappointment which the false assumption of it pro- duced. The term " stock jobber" is certainly a name not in good odour with Ihe world— but an open ami avowed stuck jobber is not so odious as one who is found to have taken on himself the name of " patriot" for Ihe more effectual pursuit of his gambling trans- actions. Such a person- not only defrauds the public, but he confounds the very distinctions of vice and | virtue; he fatally connects Ihe ideas of freedom and devotedneSs lo her cause with tlie worst speculations of sordid corruption— lie leaches men not lo hear tbe one mentioned without fearing Ihe intention of the other. To such a patriot his country, or patria, is a gambling table; and fine sentiments and lofty words— the cards or dice with which he plays. What difference is there between the man who plunderslhe public by bits of paper marked with red aud black spots, and he who plunders by other bits of paper I bearing the ominous name of patriotic " scrip?" A great deal— tbe former, if we may use the solecism, is an honest thief— the latter, a double knave; the one makes you lament your own folly, the other destroys your confidence in human nature. OAS FROM DARTMOOR..— We are happy to find that Dartmoor is so likely to be of more value to society than it has hitherto been. Experiments have lately been made with the gas contained in the peat with which the moor abounds, and these trials have succeeded beyond the most sanguine expectations. We witnessed this week the pro- duction of peat gas, by means of an apparatus on a small scale, at the foundry ofMr. J. Hearle, plumb- er and iron- founder, of this town. The stream of light arising from the peat is infinitely more bril- I liant than that of coal- gas : as it Contains no sulphur it needs no purification, and a piece of white paper maybe held over the flame without being. in the least sullied; it also possesses the advantage of being perfectly free from offensive smell.— Devonport Telegraph. When Joachim Murat became King of Naples, he entertained various propositions for the improve- ment of the capital; amd among other things, intro- duced the system of lighting up the streets. This innovation upon established custom by no means pleased the good Neapolitans, who, not relishing such an inroad upon ancient darkness, set about, yvith laudable industry, to demolish the lamps, lu vain were they renewed from night to night; the morning always found th.- m shattered to pieces. At length the King b thought himself of calling in the co- operation of the priesthood; summoning to his I council a certain Monk, who enjoyed infinite popu- r larity and influence over the multitude. Having contrived to propitiate this man, Murat obtained from him to do his best; and accordingly the next Sunday the holy father commenced his sermon by pronouncing against the abandoned people everlast- ing condemnation; adding it would be in vain to hope for forgiveness, as they had thrown down and shattered to pieces the lamps which yvere lighted in honour of tlie holy Virgin. The people were ; thunder- struck and covered with dismay ; deputa- tions were immediately dispatched to' the royal | palace to implore the restitution of the lamps; and since that time, thanks to the HolyVirgin, the streets ; of Naples possess the advantage of being lighted up ; at night, iu common with other European cities.— ' A. NoU of the Rijteman's Comrade. The names of those who were nominated for Sheriffs t > y Ihe Lords of the Council, at the Exchequer, on the s Morrow of Saint'Martin. D SHROPSHIRE— William Tayleur, of Bnntingsdnle, Esq.; c John Arthur LLoyd, of teuton Knolls, Esq.; Bulke- lev Hatchett Owen, of Tedsniere, Esq. I CHESHIRE— Thomas Lvon, of Appletnn, Esq.; Peter ' Leigh, of Booths, Esq. ; John Ryle, of Macclesfield, ' Esq. HEREFORDSHIRE— Osniyn Ricardo, of Brinsop Court, I 1 Esq.; John Griffiths, of The Weir, Esq.; Richard I Arkwright, of Hampton- Court, Esq. j < STAFFORDSHIRE — Hugo Charles Meynell, of Hoar i Cross, Esq.; John Atkinson, of Maple Hays, Esq.; ( John Baleman, of Kniperslev, Esq . WORCESTERSHIRE— Joseph Weaiherlev Phipson; of Relley Hall, Esq.; John Scott, of Stourbridge," Esq ; j George Farley, of Henwick, Esq, SOUTH WALES. CARMARTHENSHIRE— Sir William Dundas, of Llanelly Bart.; Joseph Goiilstone, of Duwydd, Esq.; David j Tunno, of Llangannock, Esq, PEMBROKESHIRE— Anthony lunys Stokes, of Scovestofi, | Esq.; Thomas Meyrick, of Bush, Esq.; Samuel j Harries, of Trevacoon, Esq. CARDIGANSHIRE — George Smith, of Violallt, Esq.; Arthur Jones, of Cardigan, Esq.; Thomas Francis Gibbs, of Aberystwith, Esq. GLAMORGANSHIRE— John Henry Vivian, of Marine, 1 Esq.; Francis Robert Jenner, of Wiuvoe, Esq.; 1 Richard Tnrberville Turberville, of Eveny- Abbey, i Esq. BRECONSHIRK— Capel Hanhury Leigh, of Llanelly, 1 Esq.; Charles Morgan Robinson Morgan, of Dolerw, 1 Esq.; Arthur Macnaniara, of Langoed castle, Esq. RADNORSHIRE— Vanuatu Pocoek, of Aberedw, Esq.;! William Davies, of Llanviliangel Nant Mellan, j Esq.; Samuel Beavan, of Glasscomb, F. sq. NORTH WALES. ANGLESEY— Riclvard Bulkeley Williams Bulkeley, of J Baronhill, Esq.; Owen John Augustus Fuller Mey- 1 rick, of Bodorgan, Esq.; Hugh Owen, of Sybyltir, I Esq. CARNARVONSHIRE — William Glynn Griffith, of Bode- 1 groes, Esq.; Daniel Vawdrey, of Plasgwynant, 1 Esq.; David Price Down. es, of lleiidrerhysgelhiu, I Esq. MERIONETHSHIRE— Reginald Fowden, of Arthog, Esq.; 1 Thomas Hartley, of Llywyn, Esq ; Thomas Casson, 1 of Blaenyddol, Esq. MONTGOMERYSHIRE — John Jones, nf Maesinawr, Esq.; Maurice Jones, of Broadway, Esq.; John James Turner, of Pentreyeylin, Esq. DENBIGHSHIRE — John Price, of Plaseoeh Llanychan, Esq ; Lloyd Bamfotd Hesketb, of Gwrycli- Castle, Esq.; William Parry Yale, of Plas- yn- Yale, Esq. FLINTSHIRE— William John Bankes, of Sougliton, Esq ; Jaines Pantoll, of Coleshill, Esq.; Hugh Davies Griffith, of Downing, Esq. I e CALAMITOUS FIRE.— On the 28th ult. the out- j buildings of Turner's Hill Farm, at Harpenden, g Herts, occupied by Mr. J. Bates, were discovered J to be on fire, arising, as it is conjectured-, from a ^ spark from a candle in the shepherd's lantern com- 1 ' munieating to the fodder in a lamb shed. The j ' shepherd had fed about 20 ewes and as many s lambs, the latter of a peculiar breed; for the London * market, and locked them up for the night. Soon 1 after his retiring to rest, he was roused by a strong 1 light in his bed- room; and on getting up perceived j p the lamb house on fire, He immediately gave an alarm to the family, and finding that his master had not returned from Flamstead market, he started off 1 to fetch hiin. During this time the flames were | ( raging with the greatest fury, and communicated j with the stable and barns, which, together with several stacks of corn aud other valuable property, J yvere soon involved in one scene of devastation. J , One barn alone, of great extent, filled with com, I . and several smaller ones, were included in the j general destruction) tiw wh- » l » of tho ow- os j . lambs were lost; and one horse, valued at 60 guineas, together with all the carts and yvaggons. yvere burnt to cinders. To add to the calamity, a I large party of Gipsies, who usually infest Harpen- den Heath, attracted by the blaze, rushed to the spot; and on the plea of affording assistance, ran- sacked the'house, and plundered it of every move- able article ou which they could lay their hands. The crowds which assembled were immense; and some had tiie audacity to break into the cellars, and even tap ale and home- brewed wines, yvhieh they drank and wasted with indiscriminate wantonness. 1 The property destroyed is estimated at nearly ±' 5,000. Mr, Bates, though insured iu the Herts and Cambridgeshire and County Fire- offices for £ 3,000, must ba a considerable loser, as his pre- ' mises and stock must be worth tnore than double that amount, in consequence of the depredations committed by the Gipsies and others, though the dwelling- house was never in immediate danger, the family had no bed left them, but were obliged to sleep on the floor, not a ve3tige of a bed remaining i in the house. TRANSPARF, NCY OF THE OCEAN.— Experiments 1 were made during the voyage of the Coquiile, to j ascertain at yvhat depth in the sea an apparatus i became visible, composed of a plank two feet in ' diameter, painted white, and weighted, so that on descending it should always remain horizontal, i The results varied much. At Offale, in the island of ' Wagiou, on the 13th of September, the disc disap- • peared at the depth of 59 feet— the weather calm • and cloudy ; on the 14th, the sky being clear, it disappeared at the depth- of 75.3 feet. At Fort . Jackson, on the 12th and 13th of February, it was , not visible at more than 38.3 feet in a dead calm; ', the mean at New Zealand, in April, was 3.28 feet j less; at the Isle of Ascension, in January, under t favourable circumstances, the extreme limits in , eleven experiments yvere 28 and 36 feet. Mr. Robert Shell, of Truro, in Cornwall, late a midshipman on board his Majesty's ship Adventurer, has been promoted by the Lords of the Admiralty tu the rank of a Lieutenant, and appointed to the Bedgle, which vessel is destined to make a survey of the west and east coasts of South America, and, finally, lo make a voyage round the world. This promotion isa re- ward for the intrepid conduct of Mr. Slioll, in volun- teering his services to proceed in the Adventurer's boat, during a dreadful gale of wind, to the relief of a Portuguese vessel, which was lately wrecked on a reef of rocks near St. Jago, one of Ihe Cape de Verd islands, and by his exertions, succeeded in saving the lives ot most of the crew. Died, onjthe 4th inst. at Barham, aged 95, John Jennings : he yvas postman from Ipswich to Need- ham and Stowmarliet fifty- two years; and then for the 50 following years he was postman to Barham and Coddenham : for the last nine years only he had not pursued his occupation. For 52 years he walked 1.68 iniles every week, making a total of above 440,000 miles, or seventeen tim;: s the circuit of the globe. His great uncle, John Hcarn, and his father, John Jennings, were successfully postmen to Need- ham and Stowmarket 6- 2 years, making altogether 114 years that these three persons had laboured in that occupation. John Jennings had a pension allowed him from the General Post- office of £ 10 per annum, from 1706 to his death ; which, with the assistance of the Reverend William Kirby aud the neighbouring gentry, made his latter days comforta- ble. ivlAjoa HOOK.— Died, on Monday se'ntiight, at his house, Ham Street, Ham Common, this singu- larly eccentric gentleman. He yvas a Major in the East India Company's service, and had attained his 75th year. His residence was a marked spot by its gloomy and neglected appearance. By the wiil of a relation he was entitled to an annuity ' whilst his wife was above ground.' To t'ulnl the tenor of this important document, after her death he caused her to be placed in a chamber, her body to be pre- served, and a glass case to be put over it. In this situation it has remained apwards of 30 years. It is said that he never permitted any person to enter the room but himself. Major Hook's habits were well known iu the neighbourhood, and he was considered | to be a man of large property. J. DELCROIX, 0/ 158, Areu> Bond- Street, Removed from 33, Old Bond- Street, London, BEGS Leave to inform the Nobility and Public that he is continually supplying the prin- cipal Perfumers in the United Kingdom, with bis unequalled FOREIGN PERFUMERY, and in parti- cular with bis much- admired ESPRIT DE LAVANDE AUX MILLEFl. EURS, Esprit de Rose, BOUQUET DU ROI G. IV. his new Perfume called Bouquet d' Espague, Mngnel, Marechalle, aud above Twenty other Sorts; also his celebrated VEGETABLE EXTRACT, for cleansing the Hair, aud every other Article of Per- fumery, of the most superior Quality, requisite for the Comfort of Ihe Toilette. He has likewise appointed tliein to sell the nnder- • nenlioned newly- discovered Articles.- POUDRE UNIQUE, for changing Grey or Red Hair to a Light Auburn, Brown, or Black. His POM ADE REG ENE RAT RICE, fur the Growth and Preservation of the Hair; to which J. DELCROIX lias particularly directed his Studies, and which has led bun to the Discovery of this valuable Compound, composed of several Plants, the great Properties of which, for the Growth of Hie Hair and preventing ils falling off, have been hitherto but partially known in this Country ; it yvouid he superfluous here to enlarge on ihe Merits of this Compound, as a short Trial will fully evince its Efficacy. His POUDRE SUBTIL, for removing superfluous Hair. This Imperfection J. DEI. CROIX has obviated, by offering In the Ladies this invaluable Remedy, which yvill effect this Object in eight Minutes, without the least Inconvenience or Pain, and leaving lhat Part of the Skin extremely soft and smooth. Sold in Boxes, with Directions for'Use, with Ihe Proprietor's Name, al 5s. 6d. each. Also his valuable ANTI- SCORBUTIC ELIXIR, for preserving the Gums and Teeth from Decay, and coring ( he Tooth- ache; and his ANTI- SCORBUTIC DEN TIFRICE, for cleansing and beautifying the Teeth, nnd preserving the Enamel from Scorbutic Infectiun ; both of which are perfectly inuoceBt, extremely pleasant in III Ise, and leave a delightful Fragrance to the Breath. He further he » s to recommend bis much admired AROMATIC EMOLLIENT and MECCA SOAP for softening and whitening the Skin, and POLISH PASTE lo Gentlemen, for Easy Shaving. THE FALL OF LEAVES.— In tbe Srst volume of | the Memoirs of the Society of Natural History of j Geneva, Professor Vaucher bas given a very proba- ble solution of the phenomenon of the fall of leaves. ( if the poiut of adherence of a leaf- stalk, be says, be . examined at the moment of separation, it yvill be t remarked that it forms a clean and perfectly defined i section. This species of cicatrix, of which the i impression ia also 3eeu upon the twig-, is differently ' figured, according to the conformation of the ' leaves. In some it presents the appearance of a 1 horse- shoe, in others a heart, the segment of a circle, & c. but always similar in trees of the same ' species: but if the leaf- stalk be attempted to be 1 broken elseyvhere than at its ordinary point of ; separation, the fibres are lacerated and torn; and | proof is thus afforded that means for their separa- tion have been previously prepared by nature at one exclusive point, without reference to exterior , causes. The fibres of a leaf- stalk, in place of be- ing a simple prolongation of those of the tyvig, are therefore separated from it at the point where this cicatrix is seen. There appears, indeed, no real continuity between them ; and the temporary union which connects the leaf- stalk with the twig is merely kept up by a kind of adhesive substance, which, yvhen tbe purposes of the leaf to the parent- plant are served, is dried up and dissolved. This adhesive substance is probably formed by some portion of the parenchyma interposed between tbe two systems of fibres. While this parenchymals under the influence of the vegetable action, it is impregnated with vegetable juices, it fulfils its vital functions, adhesion is maintained, aud any attempt to remove the leaf produces laceration. But in autumn, when this vegetable action ceases, the interposed parenchyma having dried up, no longer preserves the continuity yvith the stem, tho ' union is dissolved, and the leaves necessarily fall. The point of separation is to be perceived exte- riorily in the form of a circular ring, at the point which separates the leaf- stalk from the stem. This 1 ring is easily perceptible in most trees. It is par- ticularly marked in the leaf- stalks of compound leaves, the fall of which present more varieties in their appearance than simple leaves. At the same I time, the solution of continuity yvhich takes place - in compound leaves is not of the same nature as , that yvhich occurs in simple leaves. This natural • separation, hoyvever, is not a phenomenon peculiar s to the leaves of arborescent stems; it is equally seen in the peduncles which support the male flowers of a great number of plants — such as the it walnut, the willow, & c.; and it is still more tlis tinctly marked in the pericarps. The different • yvays iu which these pericarps open at t'. ie moment e of maturity, and the constancy of the mode of open- ing in the same species, cannot be explained with-, " out having recourse to the supposition of a peculiar organization, to a primitive solder; siVlar to that w hich retains the leaf- stalks iu their places. BANKRUPTS, Nov. 14.— William Hu1ley, of Chowheiit, Lancashire, roller- maker,— George Burred, of Wake- field, cloth- merchant,— Ralph Bonrdsman, of Bolton- ie- Moors, money- scrivener.— Richard Airtou Pollen, jun. of Leeds, stuff- manufacturer.— William Coates, sen. and William Coates, jun. of Newcastle- upon- Tyue, wine- merchants.— Thomas Nuun, of London, merchant. — Richard Ford, of Sutton, Surrey, dealer.— Philip Neale, of Norwich, coach- maker.— William Toghill, of Chalford, Gloucestershire, clothier.— George Noah, of Pall- mall, tailor.— Napper Drewett, of Euisworth, Southampton, victualler.— Joseph Walter, of Bristol, stationer.— John Murray and Samuel Brisbane, of Man- chester, joiners.— Christopher Stones, of Manchester, cotton- spinner.— Charles Josephus Smith, of Great Preston, Yorkshire, dealer.— John Marks, of Bristol, tailor.— Elizabeth Ledger aud James Farquhar Ledger, of Wakefield, Yorkshire, woolstaplers.— John Bradley, of Leeds, linen- draper.— John Heady, of Blakeny, Gloucestershire, shopkepeer.— Edward Holliuwortli, . iii Stayley, Cheshire, woollen- manufacturer.— Samuel , Wallis, ol Cliew- Stoke, Somersetshire, dealer.— Richd. Clarence, of Clare, Suffolk, chemist.— Jost ' ph Thomas Griltoli, of Tipton, Staffordshire, ironmaster. — Richard t Lawrence and William ' Aitkin Brown, of Wliilecross- t street, ale- biewers. INSOLVENTS.— Charles Isaac Way laud, of St. Paul, Glnuoestersdire, brick- maker.— Stephen Hopkins, o! Wootleu- under- Edge, Gloucestershire, clothier. Shepparil Halls, of Stowiuarket, Suffolk, plumber.— t John iVlellor, of Mickiehnrst, Cheshire, dealer in wool. — William Allen, ol' UicllaiondjYorkshire, Iiui- li- draper DIF. D.-— On Sunday se'nnight, at Higham, a ham- let of Gazeley, aged 75 years, Thomas Batley, com- monly called Blind Tom, yvho had been deprived of sight from his youth. He yvas the regular postinau for the conveyance of letters and parcels from Gazeley to Higham, without the guidance of either a fellow- creature or a dog. He was a constant attendant at t% vo Churches every Sunday, however bad the weather; at Gazeley, a distance of two miles, and at Barrow ( the same distance) or some- times I ieuham or Del ham ; and his memory was so retentive, that. he could tell the text of the sermon on any particular day, if asked for it some time after, atfd always knew the Lessons aud Psalms for the coming Sabbath. He was at the same time cheerful and a musician, and his violin was often employed to enliven aud entertain the parties ofthe surrounding villages, where his venerable counte- nance < vill be missed with many a pleasing recollec- tion of Old Tom.— Rury Post. In many parts of Sweden, the dwellings of Ihe in- habitants are still literally mere log- houses, consisting of timber laid together as it has been felled, being sometimes roughly hewn yvith an axe, the only tool known to the builders, and without a nail in any part of them. Every mau is his own architect ; working without saw, plane, chisel, nails, or hammer. These buildings, viewed from a short distance, resemble piles of timber heaped for exportation. Moss alone is used in caulking the interstices; aud the roofs are formed by the bark of birch trees pressed down by poles placed transversely, and kept in iheir places by large stones laid upon them. BANKERS' " SHOPS."— In the action brought by Messrs. Lloyd and Co. the Bankers, against Messrs. Freshfield and Co. the solicitors to the Bank ot England, yvhich was tried last week at Guildhall, it was remarked by the Chief Justice ( Abbott), on the examination of a Clerk ofthe plaintiffs ( who in the course of his testimony used the words " the Shop" when speaking of the plaintiff's banking- house), that bankers were now almost the only persons in business who were not ashamed of the old- fashioned term " slum." FIRE AT YOTES COURT, THE SEAT of LORD TOIIRINGTON.— On Friday se'nnight, a fire broke out, betyveen ten and eleven o'eiock, in the farm stable at Yotes Court, Mereworth, in which three valuable hovses were burned to death; a barn containing the produce of 29 acres of oats and beans, was consumed, and two farm yard stables and lodge much injured. In Ihe barn there yvere tyvo boats, a new market cart, and many farming implements. The progress of the fire, which threat- ened a serious destruction, was got under by two o'clock the next morning, before the engines from Maidstone arrived, by the exertions of Lord Tor- rihgton's household and neighbourhood. Great praise is due to Mr. Painter, Lord Le Despencer'fi steward, for bis prompt service yvith the engine from Mereworth Castle. But for the engine de- pasited at Yotes Court, tbe house and the whole o! the premises must have been destroyed, to a large amount. We have just heard that the honour of Enighlhooi has been conferred ou Captr. in Charles Malcolm, whi aVpre& ent commands his Excellency ttic T- i- dXIeu tenant of Ireland s yacht. We formerly had occasioi lo notice the remarkable, ond, yve believe, unexamplet circumstance, of there being three Knights iu lh< same family. Sir Charles is now the fourth. It i; pleasant lo reflect, that this mark of their Sovereign' approbation has heen bestowed where ( here are no only gallant deeds to merit it, but also personal honou and private worth lo adorn il.—> Dumfries Courier.— Note.— The father of this distinguished family o ; Knights ( including General Sir John Malcolm am Admiral Malcolm) is, we believe, a farmer in Dunt fries- shire, aud his sous have made their way in th world hy Iheir merit alone.— Edinburgh Mornin RECIPROCITY SYSTEM.— We gave a statement, last week, of the arrivals here from the 1st to the 20th inst. to shoyv the pernicious effects of the new tangled commercial system upon the shipping of this port. It appears by the subjoined extracts from a letter received yesterday by a highly re- spectable mercantile bouse in this toyvn, that its consequences in London are felt to be equally prejudicial:—" The West Indian Docks are crowded, beyond all former precedent, yvith ships of the finest description, lying idle. Many have laid the whole summer, several since tbe months of August and September, in different parts of the river, a circum- stance unparalleled in any former times ; yvhilst the employ of foreign shipping in the Thames is in full activity. It is most painful for an Englishman to see aud contemplate this as the ruinous effect of the abandonment of that system, which, till now, gave to his- country the first rajik in the scale of maritime nations. The influx of foreign vessels to our- owu port, within the week, has been in a still larger proportion than in our former returns. The number of English vessels has been 11, and of Foreigners 38, leaving a majority in favour of the latter ot nearly 4 to 1!!— The Humber Dock is at present almost half full of foreign vessels, discharging theii SALOPIAN WURIi^ AMID COVJIOER OF WALE; LON DON — SATV11 DAY. Since the improved state; ofth^ health of the Duke • of York tbe natural appetite of- his Royal Highness has returned, tlie Royal Duke also enjoys most ex- cellent and sound sleep. The appearance of his Boyal Highness the same as previous to his indis- - sitiou, and when be was in # h- e enjoyment of good h alth. The following is a correct Account of a trans- action at Dover mentioned on the authority of a letter from that port r— The Duke of Devonshire on Tuesday I'a- st received a comnHtmeafion from the Commissioners of the Castom- hou& ej informing him that they had reason to suspect that trunks not Belonging to his Grace or his suite, bat containing silks, had been placed by some of his servants amorg his luggage. In consequence cf this com- munication his Grace instituted a strict inquiry on the subject, and discovered that his foreign courier had contrived to place amongst the luggage some packages containing silks and other articles-; and his Grace immediately made, the communication to fhe Commissioners of the Customs, with a request that the trunks so improperly placed with- his . 1' ugg'ae. emight be examined and detained. An investigation having been instituted into the affair, of the contraband packages, placed among Mr. Secretary Canning's baggage On- his return from France, it has been ascertained that the packages were placed on board at Boulogne, not without the concurrence of one of the suite of the Right Ron. Gentleman/ Though without any address on the outside, one of them, on being- opened," was found to contain a direction to a waiter at the Ship Tavern at Dover. The servant aud the waiter have been dismissed from their respective situations. in the Court of Chancery on Thursday, the late election of Mr. petit, as one of fhe Coroners for the county of Stafford, was declared to be void, in consequence of its not having taken place at the time specified by the Act of Parliament. A new writ was thereupon directed to issue; and the freeholders must ia consequence again be convened to make a second choice. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Chief Justice Abbott,* and Chief Justice Best, were unanimous in their decision upon the question. — Both the former candidates have a^ ain offered themselves. In the Court of King's Bench this day, Mr. Scarlett moved for a rule to shew cause why a criminal information should not be filed against Edward Shackel, proprietor and editor of the John Bull newspaper, for having published a libel on Charles Henry Hartshorn, B. A. of St. John's, Cambridge. The learned gentleman, having re- cited the paragraphs complained of and denied their truth, obtained the rule he applied for. On Monday a private meeting* of the proprietors of estates in the island of Demerara, and of mer- chants trading with that portion of the British West India Colonies, was held for the purpose of adopting such measures as might be thought necessary, in order to protect their property from the effects of the manumission clause in the slave laws. The meeting was attended by about twenty- five gentlemen, and a series of resolutions was proposed and adopted, recominendingfhat a petition should be presented to his Majesty in Council, stating the great injury that would be done to their property were the manumission clause put into full effect, it appears that the authorities at Demerara liave, after considerable discussion, come to the resolution not to act in accordance with the wishes of Government, as far as regards the manumission of slaves; and the meeting of the planter^ resident in London was called by circular, for the purpose of backing the authorities at Demerara in their determination. It is understood that a petition is in preparation, and will be submitted for the signature of all those who are interested in the question. BANKRUPTS, Nov. 17.— George Thomas Fisher, of Half- Moon- street, Hanover. square, coal- merchant.— Samuel Smith Crisp, of Peterborough, Northampton- shire, ironmonger.— John Wood, of VVooldale, York- shire, merchant.— Charles AI lis ton and Richard Smith, of Belvedere- road, Lambeth, soap- manufacturers.— Thomas Tucker and Thomas Geary, of Johu's- mews, . Little James- street, Bedford- row* coach- painters.— Donald Macpherson, of (/ hanrtos- Micct, CWeut- gar- den, victualler.— John Duraut, of Maidstone, tailor.— Gurney Groasdill, of Westgate, near Canterbury, maltster.— John Nicholson, of Rochdale, Lancashire, bookseller. — John Edwards, of Halifax, Yorkshire, dealer.— Benjamin Bunn and William Allen, of Wor- cester, flax- dressers.— John Taylor, of Golear, Hud- dersfield, clothier.— Thomas Shelley, of Lewes, Sus- sex, coach- maker.— Edward Allison and Thomas Allison, of Leeds, Yorkshire, mercers.— John Beare, of Westminster, general- merchant.— Daniel De Pass, of King's Lynn, Norfolk, draper.— Henry Nicholson, of Chiswell- street, bill- broker.— Henry Ornrn, of Sutton, Surry, liineburner.— Thomas Griffith's, of Bolton- en- le-.' Vloors, Lancashire, banker.— Thomas Mitchell, of Leicester, woolstapler.— Thomas Cress, well, of Cross lane, fish- factor.— Morris Raphall, of Hermes- street, Pentonville, merchant. Benjamin Allen," of Great Queen street, Lincoln's- inn- fields, coach- plater. — Patrick Kelly, of Fiusbury- square, bookseller..— Charles Mann, of the Nine Elms, Bat- tersea, victualler.— John Widdrington Whin field and Henry Whinfield, of Mill- wall, Poplar, engineers.— John Brown and John Anderson Brown, of Newcastle- upon- Tyne, Carpenters.— Eli Mitchell and Jeremiah Mitchell, of High street, Borough, woollen- drapers.— Anthony Pope, of Chapel- street, Stock well, victualler. — George Crafts, of Wycotnbe- marsh, Buckingham- shire, paper- maker. INSOLVENTS.— John Cooper, of Leeds, woolstapler. — Richard Dally, of Chichester, ironmonger.— Solo- mon Marks, of Cardiff, Glamorganshire, jeweller.— Edward Forbes Orson, of Sunbury, patent- screw- manufactnrer.— William Loeksy of Edward- street, Dorset- square, builder. IRELAND—^- ThO- Irish Roman Catholics have opened the winter's campaign with extraordinary vigour— they who think that the strength of an epithet gives force to a. description would say with extraordinary ferocity. They had a- n aggregate Meeting, that is, a promiscuous assembly of all the Roman Catholics, on Wednesday, in one of the chapels in Dublin. Mr. O'Connoll made a very long speech,' the general tone of which may be collected from the following allusions to the Duke of York, the Protestant church, and the distresses of the people of England. " I wish no physical ill to the royal Duke, but if tie has thrown his oath in the way of our liberties, and that as long as he lives justice shall not be done to the people of Ireland, it is mockery to tell me that the pev pie of Ireland have not an interest in his ceasinu to live ( hear, hear). Death is the corrector of human errors; it is said to be man's hour for re- pentance, and God's opportunity. If the royal Duke should not become converted from his political errors, I am perfectly resigned to the will of God, aud shall abide the results with the most christian resignation ( laughter and cheers). The Whigs, and amongst others, Lord Grosvenor, have blamed us for the honest expression of our opinions. I blame the Whigs for this,- A former Duke of York, the le- gitimate King of England, was dethroned by the English Whigs, although he had never taken an oath against their rights and liberties, and who, instead of endeavouring to injure a single Protestant in per- son or property, could be only charged with the crime of proclaiming perfect liberty of conscience. Only contrast the Duke of York whom they de- throned with our modern Duke." # # * # " We will drag before the House of Commons the enormous abuses of the established church ( loud cheers). We will call for the restoration of the people's property. Through the doors of the House of Commons we wilt tell the'peasantry that their property is in the hands of men who abuse and trample on them. We will announce to them who are the robbers of fhe poor, and when we have done that, let such statesmen as Liverpool and Peel keep us unemancipafed, in order to strengthen and secure the established church." * # • " England's weakness is our advantage. I do not rejoice at individual distress or misfortune, but I cannot hefp Being- gratified by the national misfor- tunes of England. Her revenue is on the decline, while her expenditure is increasing. I read with pleasure of the cheers with which the speech of Mr. Canning was received at the Mansion- house in Lon- don, when he told them that there was not the least danger of war— all was hush I OhJ humiliated Eng- land f When before did she fear, battle, and was not the peace of the world at her disposal? Was she not always ready to enter the field at the call of glory, interest, or honour? But Mr. Canning told these good boys that there was no danger of the peace of the world being disturbed. I understand his meaning well—- England dare not go to war while Ireland remaius discontented ( cheers)." € i) e Salopian ' journal. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, l?£ 6. A SERMON will be Prcachcdon SUNDA Y MORNING NEXT, November 26, in the Parish Church of MEOLE BRACE, by the Rev. E. RATHER, Vicar of that Place, and a Collection made- in Aid ofthe Funds for REBUILDING the SALOP INFIRMARY— Servicc to begin at 11 o'Clock. {^ y3 We are under the necessity of omitting several articles of intelligence transmitted to us this week — the parties who have i- ent them having omitted to authenticate them by adding their proper signatures for our own information. Chester, the Lady Rector of Castle Camps, LONDON, Monday Night, November 20, 1826. PRICES OF FUNDS AT TUB CLOSE. Red. 3 per Cts. 83 8 per Ct. Cons. 83| jtuperial 3 per Cts.— 35 per Cents. — 3j per Cents. lied. 8fiJ 4 per Cents. 1826, 97£ 4 per Cents. SiSi Bank Stock 204$ Long Ann. — India Bonds, 40 F. x. Bills ( lid.) 23 Cons, for Ace. 83J His Majesty, who arrived in town this day from Windsor, has signified his intention of opening the Parliament iu person to morrow. From the Brussels papers of the 18th, received yesterday, we learn, that a new bank, dependent on that at Brussels, has just been established at Antwerp Ou the 11th, the Waterloo, 74 gun ship, passed along the grand canal of North Hol- land, being the first ship of the line which has passed. News from Batavia, to the 5th of August, gives the details of various actions with the in- surgents, in all of which they had been defeated. No mention is made of an insurrection in the Moluccas, as reported in the Etoile, and in some of the English journals. The government at Amsterdam have in contem- plation the erection of a large building, as an Entrepot, to serve as cellars for 80,000 pipes of wine, and for some thousands of lasts of grain, " it being anticipated," says the journal, " that, like England, a more moderate system of importation of corn must be adopted." Eight more Roman Catholics abjured tiie errors of Popery in the Parish Church of Cavau, on Sunday last. All those { amounting now to sixty- nine in number) who have conformed to the Established Church within the last six weeks in the county of Cavan, are, without a single exception, persons of decent, orderly, and sober habits; easy in their circumstances, aud ofthe most respectable and irre- proachable characters. THK BURMESE TRIBUTE.— By the arrivals here from India this week, we do not hear of the payment ol the Second Instalment of the Burmese war tribute money ; nor had any of the troops arrived at either of the Presidencies from Rangoon. The King of Ava holds himself iu high tone before his subjects, assuring them, with perfect complaisance, that out of his clemency he has suffered the war to be stop ped, and has allowed the strangers to depart ; and, knowing them to be exceeding poor, he has gra- ciously given them a fete lacs of rupees, to prevent them from doing further acts of rapacity and violence.— Hampshire Telegraph, BIRTHS. On the 10th inst. at Blymhill Rectory, the Lady of the Hon , and Rev. H. Bridgeman, of a son. On tbe 15th inst. at Tedsmere Hall, in this county, the Lady of Thomas Bujkeley Owen, Esq. of twins, a son and a daughter. On the 12th inst. at The Friars, ofthe Rev, George Pearson Cambridgeshire, of a son. MARRIED. On Wednesday last, at St. Chad's, in this town, Mr. Daviil Parry, of Sli- oet, FinnriWell, grocer, to Margaret, third daughter of Mr. Rowland Jones, of Dugoed, Mallwvd, Merionethshire, DIF. D. On Sunday, the 19th inst. at Madeley, in his 69th year, Timothy Yate, Esq. for more than 40 years agent lo the Earl of Craven and to Sir Henry Hawlov, Bart, for their estates in this county. His death will be lamented by many beyond the circle of his own family ; but to his surviving widow and numerous children, who best knew his worth, and had daily experience of his affectionate disposition, it is a loss peculiarly great, and long and deeply to he deplored. On the 17th inst. al The Mount House, aged 6 months, Jane, the infant daughter of John Whitehuist Esq. In London, on the 10th inst. in consequence of injuries sustained by n horse taking fright aud going over her, Miss Pajton, of Regent- street, London, sister of Mrs. Shaw, Mardol Head, in this town. On the 6th inst. at her house in Ludlow, aged 82, Frances, relict of Thomas Cooke, Esq. and daughter ofthe late Rev. E. Poole, of the same place, sincerely lamented by all who knew her. On the 10th inst. at Much Wenlock, aged 82 years, Mr. John Wall; whose integrity of character and peaceable disposition endeared him to a numerous circle of friends and relatives. On the 12th inst. at Hughley, suddenly, Mr. Richard Corfield, aged 78 ; a man highly respected by all who knew him. On the 15th inst. in her 20th year, Frances Harriet, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Trevor, Prebendary of Chester. On Wednesday last, at Dee Cottage, Chester, after a short illness, in hi. 69th year, Mr! Hunter. He was a mail of inflexible integrity ami sterling worth. Lately, aged 55, Mr. John Glutton, Ashton Grove, near Whitchurch. On Saturday lasl, aged 34, Mr, Simeon Leet, of Chester, chemist. Visiting Clergyman this week at the Infirmary, the Rev. Humphrey Sandford:— House- Visitors, William Smith, Esq1, and the Rev. James Craig. At the Weekly Board, on Saturday last, it was reported that the Legacy of £ 50 bequeathed to that Charity by the late Edward Cullis, Esq. was received iu full, the Legacy duty having been paid by his executor, William Brayne, Esq. DONATION. A Fine..., £ 0 5 0 At the General Meeting of the Supporters of this Infirmary, on Thursday last, it was resolved that a New Infirmary should be built on the present site; aud a subscription for that purpose, alike honourable lo the. County aud to the liberality and humanity of the Contributors, was immediately commenced.— A list of the present subscriptions will be found in a subsequent column ; and an ample report of the pro- ceedings on Thursday is given in our 4th page. A Legacy of £ 20, bequeathed to the Nationa School, in this town, h. is been paid ( free of duty) to tile Treasurer, hy the executor, W. Brayne, Esq. On Monday last, a very large party of the tenantry aud friends of John Mytton, Esq. and the House of Haiston dined together at the Boot Inn, iu Whittington, in celebration of the Birthday of the young Heir. After the cloth was removed, and the usual loyal toasts drank, the President proposed the Health aud long Life of the Young ' Squire, which was drank with the greatest enthu siasm, and followed by the healths of John Mytton, Esq.— Mrs. Mytton and the House of Haiston— The other Branches of the House of Halstou — VV. Owen, Esq. ( Woodhouse)— The Hon. Thomas Kenyon— VV. Ormsby Gore, Esq.— VV. Lloyd, Esq. ( Aston)- J. C. Pelham, Esq. M P.— R. Myddelton Biddulph, Esq.— Thomas L. Longueville, Esq.— Thomas N. Parker, Esq.— T. B. Owen, Esq.— J. R. Kynaston, Esq.— F. West, Esq. & e. -& c.— The dinner was served up in a style that did the greatest credit to the new landlady ( Mrs. Jarvis); many excellent: songs were sung ; aud the evening was spent in the utmost harmony. On Thursday, the 9th inst. Mr. VVilliam'Whalley, solicitor, of this town, was admitted by his Majesty's Justices of the Court of King's Bench and Common Pleas au Attorney of those Courts. Presentation of a Piece of Plate to Thomas Boycott, Esq. The Silver Epei'gne which, as mentioned in a former Journal, had been purchased by the sub- scriptions of the friends aud supporters of Mr. Boy- cott in the late Contest for this Borough, was pre- sented to that Gentleman, on Thursday morning last, at the Talbot Inn. This elegant tribute of respect and gratitude bore the Arms of Mr. Boycott, impaling those of Tarleton, aud on two sides ofthe Pedestal the following Inscription: — This Piece of Plate was presented To THOMAS BOYCOTT, of Rudge Hall, Esquire, by his Supporters In the Town and Neighbourhood of Shrewsbury, who respect the Principles of Loyalty to the King, Attachment to the Constitution of the Country, and Adherence to the Protestant Ascendancy, upon which He offered himself a Candidate For the Representation of the Borough of Shrewsbury, At the General Election in 1826, As a Memorial Of the high Sense they entertain Of that Union of Firmness, Courtesy, and Moderation, which distinguished his Conduct during lhat arduous Struggle. The presentation took place at ten o'clock; at which hour a numerous body of the friends of Mr. Boycott had assembled; among whom we noticed— Colonel Francis Knyvett Leighton, John Vaughan, Esq. Rev. John Wilde, Colonel Burgh Leighton, Thomas Loxdale,• Esq. Thomas Harries, Esq. F. B. Harries, Esq. W. Egertoti Jefl'reys, Esq. Robert Jenkins, Esq. Joseph Loxdale., Esq. S. Harley, Esq. RicoWynne, Esq. W. Baker, Esq. John Whitehurst, Esq. F. Harries, jun. Esq, Rev. Spencer Wilde, & c. & c.— On his entering the room, Mr. Boycott was received with applause. Colonel F. KNY VETT LEIGHTOX then addressed Mr. Boycott, as follows: — Sir,— The very pleasing office has been devolved up- on me by these gentlemen of presenting to you this piece of plate, which the subscribers to it ( whose names are contained iu a paper, which will be delivered lo you) trust that you will do them the honour lo accept. It is needless for me to acquaint you with the reasons which have led them to wish to confer this mark of their approbation upon you, or with the estimation in which your principles and conduct, as displayed at the last Election for Shrewsbury, are held by them; because you will find them inscribed in words ex- pressive of their real sentiments, and, they hope, in words which will not be ungratifying to your feelings, I beg therefore, Sir, to present to you this tribute of the respect of a very considerable and respectable body of your numerous friends and supporters in the town and neighbourhood of Shrewsbury, accompanied by their sincere wishes that you may long COlittu^ io to possess it in health and prosperity. The applause with which this address was re- ceived having subsided, Mr. BOYCOTT said— Gentlemen,— The very handsome and, indeed, un- looked- for mark of esteem that you have honoured me with lliis day, requires; I fear, more warm aud grate, ful acknowledgments than 1 caii find words to express. Gentlemen,— To have my conduct approved of by so highly respectable a body of Electors of the Borough of Shrewsbury must ever be flattering to my feelings, as, without that approval, even success at tbe late Election would have beeu unpieasing, and unwished for by nie. But, indeed, the very flattering and gentlemanly reception I met with both during and after the late Contest, could not fail in directing a line of conduct that I am too happy in finding has met with your cordial approbation. Gentlemen,— I trust that on all future occasions', as well as the present, I shall continue to merit your support and esteem. My feelings on Ihis occasion are such as not to allow my expressing all that iny heart would dictate— either in grateful acknowledgment of your kindness, or of the very haudsonie manner in which iny honoured friend has conveyed your senti- ments. This gratifying testimony of your esteem will, ] hope, descend to my children and my children', children, and be to them a memorial that proper and gentlemanly conduct are tbe only means of obtaining the regard and approbation of all respectable persons. Gentlemen, at this moment my heart is too full to permit me to do more than repeat my warmest thanks for your kindness and support, and my best wishes for your health and happiness. The conclusion of this address was succeeded by a burst of applause; the Band of the Shrewsbury Yeomanry Cavalry ( who had volunteered their services) struck up an appropriate air; and Mr. Boycott received the personal congratulations of his assembled friends; after which the meeting- separated. giijretoJ0isuri? ? i| tmt Ball. Among the Company at the Ball, on Thursday night last, we noticed— J. Arthur LLoyd, Esq. ( the President), Mr. I! Mr. C, Miss, MissC. and Miss J LLoyd; Viscountess, Ladv Emilv, and Hon. H. W. Feilding; Earl of Kiluiorey, Ladv Emilv, and Hon. Francis Needhain; Lord Hill, Sir Rowland Hill, Sir R. C. Hill, Sir Noel and Lady Hill, Capt. P. and Mr. J. Hill; Lord William Graham; Miss Wynne; Hon. Capt. Bridgeman, R. N. Edmund Bridgeman, Esq.; Lord Kenyon, Hon. T, and Mrs. Kenyon ; Lady Forester, Hon. G: Mr. It. F. and Mr. Brooke Forester; Lady Harriet Ashley, Mr. II. Lyster; Mrs. aud Miss Bruce; Sir E. Blount; Sir E. Lady, and Miss Smythe; Lady and Mr. B. Leighton, Mrs. Jones, Col". F. K. Hon. Mrs. aud Miss Leighton, and Mr. F. Leighton; Sir Andrew Corbet, Mr. A. V. and Mrs. Corbet; Sir R. and Lady Puleston, Mrs. Corbet, Mr. A. W. and Mrs. Corbel, Miss Corbet, and Mr. Vincent Corbet; Hon. Mrs. Giffard, Mr. F. Miss, Miss L. and Miss A. Giffard, Mr. Mytton: Sir T. and Colonel Dallas; Rev J. D. and Mrs. 1' igott; Mr. W. Mrs. and Miss Charlton, Mr. and Mrs. St. John Charlton; Mr. P. and Mrs. Charlton, Capl. Miss, nnd Mr. 1'. Charlton, jun. ; Mr. J. R. and Miss Kvnaston ; Mrs. and Miss Myddelton Biddulph ; Mr.' W. Whitmore, Mr. Wvlde lirovvue, and Miss Bruncker ; Mr. and Mrs. Smythe Owen, Siiss Pemherton, Mr. und Mrs. Madocks, Mr. Boycott and Mr. Boycott, jun.; Mr. E. P. and Mrs. Owen; Mr. and Mrs. Owen ( W outhouse), Mr. VV. Miss, and Miss F. Owen, and Miss Norman; Miss Butler; Miss llatchett ; Col. O'Neill; Mr. T. and Mrs, Botfield ; Mr. W. L. Mrs. aud Miss Cbilde, and Mr. E. CIudde; Mr. Lloyd ( AstonJ, Mrs. Miss, and Miss A. Lloyd; Mr. Evtun, Mr. C. M. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. 11. M. and'Mrs. Campbell ; Mr. J. and Mr. C. Cotes; Colonel Wingfield; Mr. T. and Mr. H. Leeke; Miss and Miss S. Darwin ; Mr. Mrs. Miss, and Miss E. Sparling; Rev. 11. Mr. R. and Mrs Burton, jun. Mr. II. Burton, jun. Rev. R. I., aiid Miss Burton; Mr. W. Egertou aud Miss Jeffreys, Rev. S. Wilde, and Mr. T. J. Badger; Mr. J. and Mi- Beck, Mr. T. Beck, Mr. J. Eaton; Rev. VV. Hopkins ;. Mr. More ; Col. Mrs. and Miss Davies ; Mrs. Winder ; Mr. F. 11. and Mr. F. Harries; Rev. M. and Miss Pryce; Mr. Plowden ; Mr. R. and Mrs. Canning: Rev. li. Mrs. and Miss Mytton ( Ganh); Mr. D and Mrs. Pugh ( LlawerchydolJ ; Rev. C. nnd Mrs Leicester, Rev. F. Leicester, Miss and Miss Emma Topp; Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Moultrie, and Mr nnd Mrs. Salt ; Mrs. aud Miss Loxdale, Mr. !,. Mr. C. and Miss Warren ; Mr. J. W. and Mr. H. Hope ; Rev. W Vaughan; Miss Anwyl ; Rev. J. Mrs. Mr. and Miss Gibbons; Mr. J. and Mrs. Amphlett, Miss and Miss L Benvon, and Mr. II. Beujon ; Col. and Mis. Mathew Rev'. T. Mrs. aud Miss Oswell ; Mr. J. and Mrs Williams; Mrs. and Miss Ross; Mr. W. and Mrs Jones; Miss Tate; Mrs. Newenhatn ; Miss Gordon Mr. Mr. T. F. and Miss Boddington ; Mr. It. Mrs and Miss E. Williams ; Mr. Mrs. and Mr. VV. Smith Sir. F. Miss, and Miss — Knowles; Mr. and Mri Williames ; Mr. Miss, and Miss G. Fisher; Mr. J. and Mr. E. Homfray and Miss Everett; Mr. II. Walford Mrs. and Miss S, Walford; Dr. and Mrs. Johnson ; Major Moultrie, Major Bayley, Mr. Parker, Mr. R. Jenkins, Mr. Mainwaring, Mr. W. Moseley, Major Dickin, Mr. R. A. Slaney, Mr. Severne, Rev. E. J. Wingfield, Capt. Justice, R. N. Mr. T. Panting, Mr. C. Walcot, Mr. C. Tongue, Mr. E. Humpbieys, Rev. G. A. Maddock, Mr. 11. and Mr. A. C. Williat¥ is, SI r. T. Sutton, Mr. Wynne, Mr. C. Morris, Mr. E. Morris, Sir. J. Morris, Mr. S. L. Parry, Rev. C. Drurv, Sir. Crawford, Mr. W. Clement, Mr. Burley, & c. & c. The Earl of Powis, and the other branches of that noble Family, were absent from the Ball, in consequence of the decease of a distant relation. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.— Parliament assembled on the 14th inst. The late Speaker, Mr. Manners Sulton was proposed for re- election, by Mr. Sturges Bourne, and seconded by Mr. Portman. The motion was unanimously adopted by the House, and the right honourable gentleman was accordingly con- ducted to the Chair by Mr. S. Bourne and Mr. Port- man, where he repeated his acknowledgments for the honour he had received, and his assurances of the unwearied zeal with which he would endeavour to discharge the arduous duties imposed upon him. Both Houses were to proceed to business yesterday ( Tuesday), when it was expected the Royal Speech would be delivered.— The Address, in the House of Lords, was to be moved by Lord Cornwallis, and seconded by Lord Colville.— In the House of Com- mons, the Hon. Mr. Liddel, Member for Northumber- land, was to move the Address, and the Hon. G. Winn, Member for Maldon, to second it. On Wednesday last, a sermon was preached at St. Mary's Church, Bridgnorth, by the Hon. and Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, for fhe Society for fhe Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. The collection at the Church amounted to £ 60. 3s. 4d. A District Committee,' in connexion with the Society, was afterwards established; President, the Bishop of the Diocese ; Vice- Presidents, Thomas Whitmore, Esq. M. P. aud VV. VV. Whitmore, Esq. M. P.; and 17 additional Subscribers to the Society were reported. MILITARY PROMOTIONS.— Lieut. William Hill, from the 87th Foot, to be Captain, by purchase, in the 25th Regiment.— Lieut. William Mostyn Owen, from the 4th Dragoon Guards, to be Captain of Infantry, by purchase.— Cornet Hon. William Vaughan, of 4th Regiment of Foot, to be Lieu- tenant, by purchase, vice Owen promoted. 7o the Editor of the Salopian Journal. SIR, At our late Infirmary Meeting it was resolved, " that a new Infirmary be erected on the present site." Allow me to suggest, through the medium of your Journal, that as a public work is to be done, public talent ought to be called into competition. Public bounty ought to have the benefit of public talent. Let every Salopian Architect be invited to present his respective plan for a new Infirmary : aud let the Committee, or a Public Meeting decide, which, amongst the respective plans, shall best com- bine economy with utility, which of them shall be best calculated to answer the benevolent intentions of a generous county. I remain, Mr. Editor, AN HUMBLE CONTRIBUTOR. Shrewsbury, Nov.- W, 1826. A NTS a Situation, as BAILIFF or GAMEKEEPER, a steady, active, single Man, 35 Years of Age, who understands Agriculture in all its. Branches, Breeding, Feeding, and Buying and Selling of all Sorts of Live Stock,_ Draining, Irrigation, & e.: also Mensuration and Valuing of Timber of every Description; is likewise a good Shot ; and would have no Objection to take the two Situations, if required. Apply to Sir CARTER, lien and Chickens Inn, Dog. pole, Shrewsbury if by Letter, Post- paid. HVMTIXFG. The Shropshire Fox Hounds will meet Thursday, November23d .... Stoke Heath Saturday, November 25th.. . The Cross Houses Monday, Nov. 27th.- Acton Reynald Wednesday, Nov. 29th „, Twemlows Friday, Dec. lst Acton Burnell Saturday, Dec. 2d FoX, Albrig- hton At half past ten. Sir Richard Puleston's Hounds wilt meet Wednesday, Nov. 22d ( this day) Cloverlev Friday, Nov. 24th '. Sarn Bridge Monday, Nov. 27th Pettoti Thursday, Nov. 30th Stretton At eleven o'clock. Mr. Boycott's Hounds will meet On Thursday, Nov. 23d Tuck Hill Satnldav, Nov. 25th Chillington Tuesday, Nov. 28th Park Hall At half- past ten. Mr. " My I ton's Fox Hounds trill meet Thursday, Nov. 23d Chirk Al half past ten. Mr. Wicksted's Hounds will meet Wednesday, Nov. 2" 2d ( this day).... Hankelow Hall Saturday, Nov. 25 Broughton At half past ten. Mr. Dnnsetfs Hounds will meet on Friday, Nov. 24th Stoke Wood Monday, Nov. 27lh Berriugtou Wednesdav, Nov. 29th Eardiston House Friday, Dec. lst Tinker's llill. At ten o'clock. The Cheshire Hounds will meet Thursday, Nov. 23ih Marbury Village I'ridav, Nov. 24th Baddiley Hall Moudav, Nov. 27th ... Hartford Bridge Wednesday, Nov. 29th Wetenhall Hall Thursday, Nov. 30th Highway Side Saturday, Dec. 2d. Fox and' Barrel At half past ten o'clock. TO BS SOX. Sj I^ ROM 2000 to 3000 of choice APPLE, PF. AR,, PLUM, and APRICOT TREES, of one, two, three, four, aud five Years' Growth.— Apply to Mr. BATI. EY, Green End; Whitchurch ; or Mr. WELCH, Wem. This Da\ j is Published, Price ' 2s. Cd. A IN every Department of Literature, in- cluding a great Number of Classical Books, Works in tbe French, Italian, and other Languages, Poetry, aud Translations of the Classics ; a | large Collection of standard Theological Works, in various Languages*, Sermons by eminent Divines, English and French ; the best Historical Works ; Law Books, Reports, & c. ; Pubiieati ons on A- ntiquities, Natural History, Physic, the Belles Lettres, & c. ; Novels, Romances, and Miscellanies. To which is added, an APPENDIX, of recent Purchases, containing- many valuable Articles, and a Number of Welsh Books j On Sale, for Ready Money, BY W. AND J. EDDOWES, CORN- MARKET, SHREWSBURY. Catalogues may be had of Longman & Co. 39, Paternoster- Row, and C. and J. Rivington, St. Paul's Church- yard, Loudon ; uud of the Publishers. This Day is also Published, BY W. & J. EBBOWES, PIUNTBRS OF THIS PAPER, And may be had of the Booksellers in the County, and of the Newsmen who distribute the Salopian Journal, ( PRICE TWO SHILLINGS), WMM WMMMMM9 Cheshire, aud North Wales, uiU BIRTHS. The Lady of Haubury Williams, Esq. of Cold brook Park, Monmouthshire, of a daughter. The Lady of R. A. Poole, Esq. of Carnarvon, of a daughter. MARRIED. On the 15th inst.. at Llaugwm, Mr. John Owen, ( agent to Robert William Wynne, Esq. Garthewin,) to Miss Edwards, T^- Gwyn, all in rife county of Denbigh. On the 16th inst. at St. Marylebone Church, Thomas Turner, Esq of B* » h4 to Emmn, second datigbtci- of the Etev. James Price, Rector of Llanfechah, Mont- gomeryshire. On the Stli'inst. at Lampeter, Thomas Hughes, Esq. of Castell Du, to Sarah Maria, eldest daughter of D. J. Jenkins, Esq. of the former place. DIED. On Sunday last, at Dolgelley, Mr. Humphrey Williams, att. orney- at- law, and Clerk of the Peace for the County of Merioneth ; a man much respected by all who knew him. On the 13th inst. in her 67th year, deeply regretted, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. James Cowper, Wrexham. On the 14th inst, in his 40th year, Mr. John Jones, of Wrexham, draper. ^ fyvetSGburp Entdlfgcncer, FOR THE YEAR 18S7, PRINTED IN RED AND CLACK; CONTAINING A general List of Mail and other Coaches, Water Conveyances, and Carriers, to nnd from Shrewsbury, the neighbouring Townsa. and North Wales j TUB PAIRS.- In Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Montgomeryshire, Merionethshire, Radnorshire, Denbighshire, and Flintshire ; THE IDONMASTERS' QUARTERLY MEETINOS; The Bankers in Shropshire and Montgomeryshire; a Table of Stamps, Table of Terms, Sea. DREADFUL THUNDER STORM.— On Sunday evening se'nuight, Cardiff aud its vicinity was visited by one of the most appalling storms of thunder and lightning in the recollection of the oldest inhabitants. At Newbridge, the visitation was atteuurcd with very serious consequences to Mr. Edward Phillips, a mosU- industrious small farmer. The thunder, & c. had been rather distant, till about five o'clock in the evening, at - which time the lightning became so vivid as to strike terror throughout the neighbourhood; an alarm of fire was almost immediately afterwards announced, and it was discovered that a portion of the electric fluid had struck the dwelling- house of the person above- mentioned. It appears that it had entered at the chimney, and in its course destroyed a dog that was lying before the fire. The poor mail's family were congregated in the same room, and they all felt the effects in a greater or less degree, but none experienced material injury. While alarm aad dismay were felt within doors, a more awful spectacle preseuted itself without: it seems that the electric stream took an oblique easterly direc- ion from the chimney; and all its force was directed to a cowhouse, barn, and stable, under one roofj contiguous to the house, which was speedily enveloped in one vast column of fire, and totally consumed ; a fat pig, outside the premises, was killed at the same time; it then escaped under the foundation wall of the barn, ploughing up the ground to a considerable depth aud distance, and iu its course, the roots of a very fine ash tree were torn and scattered in all directions. The whole produce of the farm had been housed in the out- buildings, and this visitation is severely felt by the unfortunate sufferer. COURT OF KING'S BENCH, NOV. 16. THE KING V. JOHN OWEN. Mr. ATTORNEY- GENERAL prayed the judgment of the Court upon the defendant, who had been convicted at the last Assizes at Shrewsbury, of having, in his capacity as an Excise officer, taken from a publican a larger sum of money for duty upon beer, than the law imposed. Mr. RICHARDS, in mitigation of punishment, called the attention of the Court to the facts stated in the defendant's affidavit, namely, that for this offence he had lost his situation, that he had eleven children, and that, by his exertions, he had sup- ported his father and mother, and his wife's father and mother. Mr. ATTORNEY- GENERAL, in aggravation of punishment, said, that lie felt very unwilling to interfere between a person in the defendant's situation and the mercy of the Court; but he con- sidered the offence, of which the defendant had been convicted, an offeuce of a very serious description. The Legislature was compelled to impose taxes to supply the necessary exigencies of the Stale, and it was too hard that the public should be compelled to pay more than the Legis- lature had required. Mr. Justice BAYLEY, having adverted to the circumstances detailed in the defendant's affidavit, and having commented upon the heinousiless of his offence, sentenced liim to be imprisoned in his Majesty's gaol for Merionethshire for one year, to enter into his own recognizance in the sum of £ 40, and to find sureties in £- 20 each for his good behaviour for three years. W. and J. EDOOWKS have also on Sale THE ROYAL ENGAGEMENT POCKET ATLAS, SOUVENIR ( or Pocket Tablet), POLITE REPOSITORY, ROY A L REPOSI- TORY, SOVEREIGN, REGENT, & c. iu a Variety of Cases; COURT KALENDASS; Marshall's and Poole's T. HUMPHREYS 1 NFORMS his Friends and tbe Public, » that he has received a further Supplv of WINTER VETCHES for Sowing, and LINSEED and CAKE for Feeding Cattle. M ARDOL, SHREWSBURY, NOV. 21, 1826. MW WUMMDI ® WDAMU^ la his 152< 1 Year. A FINE ORIGINAL & sp1 ia & i Of this Distinguished Individual, IN EXCELLENT PRESERVATION, npo BE DISPOSED OF, at THOMAS'* R,„ ™ R° » ' TORIV OF. THE ARTS, NO. 2, York - Street, Covent Garden, London Size 3 Feet 5} Inches by include! ' Price Twenty- six Guineas, PackagS EAOXJS FOUNDRY, PRIDE- HiLL, SHRE WSBUR Y. Gil I ins Carlw right EETURN their sincere Thanks to their > Friends and Customers for past Favours and beg Leave to inform them, lhat having completed the Whole of their Arrangements and Machinery in tbeir New Foundry, they are now enabled to get up, iu the first Style of Elegance, all Kinds of Ornamental Stove Grates for Breakfast, Dining, and Drawing Rooms, Economical Kitchen Ranges with Steam1 Apparatus, Hot- Air Stoves for Churches, Chapels Entrance Halls, Libraries, iscc. at the shortest Notice* and at such Prices as wilt give entire Satisfaction. ' G. & C. also continue to manufacture all Kinds nf Wrought- Iron Fencing and Hurdles. Plain or Fancy Gates to any Pattern. G, Sc C. beg Leave to recommend to the Nobility Ladies, and Gentlemen, who are preserving Phea- sants, their much improved Cast- iron PHEASANT FEEDER, which has given great Satisfaction . li> several Ladies and Gentlemen in the iininediale Neighbourhood. SILKS, FURS, SILK CLOAKS, AND SILK VELVETS, Camel- Hair and Silk Shawls, London Chintz Prints, Pelisse and Habit Cloths, Naps, Plain and Plaid Reavers and Scotch Plaid for Cloaks, Grecian, French Blond, and every Sort of Lace, an extensive Assortment of Fancy Gauze and other Ribbons, French Crape Und Gauze Hand kerchiefs and Scarfs, Artificial Flowers, Gloves, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, See. PRIDE- HIL L, SURE WSBUR Y. ROGERS AND PAGE rg^ AKE this Opportunity of informing a their Friends nnd the Public, that the have just completed their Purchases in the above- mentioned Articles for Ihe Autumn and Winter Seasons, and most respectfully solicit an earlv Inspection of the same ; they further beg to state ' that the Whole will be offered at such Prices as they have uo Douht will give Satisfaction. R. & P. invite Families fornr?( irng new Establish- ment.* to an Inspection of their Stoek of every De- scription of Table Linen, Sheetings, Bed- Ticks, Blankets, Coloured and White Counterpanes, Mar- seilles Quilts, Printed Furnitures, Moreen & Furniture Dimities, Towellings, Table Covers, & c. which they have constantly on Sale in the greatest Varieties ; also Irish Linens and Long Cloths, French Cambrics, nnd French Cambric Handkerchiefs. R. &. P have a regular Supply of Linseys, common- Shirtings and Sheetings, Blankets, Flannels, Sto. adapted or Charitable Purposes, which they will offer alike Wholesale Prices. GILT- EDGED POCKET BOOKS, IN GREAT VARIETY' ; LAMES' and GENTLEMEN'S POCKET BOOKS of all Kinds; TIME'S TBLKSCOPE ; WHITE'S EPHEMERIS; and an extensive Assortment of Moore's, Partridge's Clerical, Gilbert's Clergyman's, and every Almanack published by the Company of Staliouers. ALSO, Ackermann s " Forget me not.,'" LITERARY SOUVENIR, FRIENDSHIP'S OFFERING. Elegant Christmas Presents FOR 1827. M& IMN'TR NAIM& iLiDo SHREWSBURY. In onr Market, on Saturday last, the price of Hides was 3d. per lb.— Calf Skins 5( J— 1Tallow 3d. Wheat fOld) 38 quarts , ( New) Barley ( New) 38 quarts " ( Old) Oats ( Old) 57 quarts ( New) ..... MRS. COOKE, IN declining the Business which was estab- lished bv her lale Falher- in- law, and conducted for so many Years by her Husband, begs to offer her grateful Acknowledgments for that liberal Share of Public Favour bestowed upon them, and to inform her Friends and the Public in general, that the Trade will- in future bo carried on, in all its Branches, by Messrs. JOHN and RICHARD MOTTRAM, whom she begs re- spectfully to recommend to their Notice, trusting they will find in them that Punctuality and . Attention t » Business which marked the Character of their Prede- cessors, SHREWSBURY, OFRR. 1826. CfJ" A MALTHOUSE TO LET. OLD- ESTABLISHED Tea, Grocery, Hop and Seed Warehouse, MARDOII, SHREWSBURY. F. nglana Average Prices of Corn per Quarter. and Wales, tor the week ending STov. 10, 1826 : Wheat, 55s. 0d.; Barley, 37s. 3d'.; Oats, 28s.. 7d. CORN EXCHANGE, NOVEMBER 20. We were tolerably well supplied with all kinds of grain this morning," from Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, together with a large arrival of Flour coast ways, which caused a great dullness in the Wheat trade, still fine samples supported the prices of this day week, but there was no demand for the second qualities. Malt- ing Barley is also heavy sale, but fine samples main- tain our lasl currency. Beans and Pease of both kinds were very heavy sale, hut not lower. Oats partake of the heaviness of other kinds of grain, hut prices continue nearly the some as last Ft'idav, and 2s, per quarter above those of last Monday. In other articles there is no alteration. Current Price of Grain per Quarter, as under : Wheat 50s to 66s White Peas.. 54s to 58s Barley 39s to 43 » Beans 56s lo 58s Slslt 62s to 68s Oats 36s to 38s Fine Flour 45s lo 50 » per sack ; Seconds 40s lo 45s SMITH FIELD ( per st. of $ lb. sinking offal). Reef. 4 » 4d lo 5s Od I Veal 4s Oil to 5s Od Mutton... 3s ltld to 4s 4d I Pork 4s 8d lo 5s 8d Lamb 0s Od to 0s Od LIVERPOOL. Wheat 9s. Od. to 9s. 10d. per70lbs. Barley 5s. 6d. lo 5s. lOd. per OOlbs. Oals 4s. 3d. to 4s. 8d, per 45lbs. Mnlt.- 06s. Oil. to 72s. Od. p. quarter Fine Flour 47s. Od. to 50s. 0d. per280l, b. BRISTOL. Spring price of Wheat, per sack of s. 331 lbs 38 Foreign Wheal per bush, of 8 gall.... 6 English Wheat, ditto ,.,. 7 Mailing Barley, ditto 5 Malt, ditto 8 Flour, Fine, per sack of 2c. 2q. 5lhs... 48 JOHN & RICHARD MOTTRAM AVING succeeded to the Business of the lale Sir. COOKE, respectfully solicit the Friends of that Establishment for a Continuance of their Favours. J. & R. SI. hope, by a careful Selection of every Article connected with IheTrade, aililigent Attention lo Business, and a Determination to sell on reasonable Terms, to obtain the Support of their Friends and tbe Public. N. B. Teas will continue to be purchased bv the Broker employed by the late Mr. Cooke direct* from Ihe East India Company's Quarterly Sales. GENTEEL RESIDENCE. • Seconds ditto d. s. d. 0 to 40 () 0 to 7 0 lo 7 4 to 5 0 to 8 0 to 52 0 lo 46 10 lo 4 TO BID LET. And entered upon immediately, AN ex eel lent H O US E, sit uate at the E nd of the Town of WEM leading towards JFhit- cburch, consisting ( on the Ground Floor) of a'Hall, Dining and Drawing Rooms, each 24 Feet by 18, also Breakfast Room ; the first Floor consists of Billiard and four Bed Rooms, with suitable Attics and nil requisite Out- offices; likewise a Conch House, with Stabling for eight Horses, nnd a Kitchen Garden, containing an Acre within tbe Walls ; with 8 Acres of Grazing LA N D adjoining, and partly enclosed by a beautiful Plantation. The above is situated 10 Miles from Shrewsbury, and 28 from Chester, and is well adapted for a SporU- man, being near the Centre of the Shropshire Hunt. For Particulars apply ta C. ASTLEY, \ Vreui. Oats, Poland, per 8 gall FAIRS TO BE I10LDEN. November 27, Holmes Chapel, Slinshull, Winsford, ( Tttoxeter, Kidderminster, Llanelian— 28, Audlem— 29, Llangeruie, w- 3;), Church Stretton, Lfansannan. FIVE GUINEAS REWARD. STOLEN, From a Field called Lee\ s Leasow, near HadhrooJ, m the Vicinity of Shrewsbury, late on Saturday Nighfc last, or early an Sunday Morning.; ADARK- BAY HORSE, Fifteen and ti Half Hands high, with four Black Legs; 5i » d a Swish Tail when taken out of the Field, a Star ia the Forehead and a Speck in tbe near Eye, a hard Lump upon his Back from a Crush of the Saddle, and st Scar on the left Fore- leg caused by a Fetter. Whoever will bring the said Horse to Mr. TtfOMAs WARD, Grocer, Shrewsbury, or give such Information as shall lead to its Recovery, shall receive the shove Reward. Nov. 20, 18- 26. SIULOPIAN JOURNAL, AW ® © OUMJER OF WALJSS. SALOP INFIRMARY. T a GENERAL MEETING of the Supporters of this Infirmary, held at the Infirmary, on Thursday, November 16th, 1826; WM. LACON CHILDE, Esq. Treasurer, in the Chair: RESOLVED", 1st. That the Report of the Committee presented this Day be approved. 2d. That a new Infirmary be built on the present Site. 3d. That Mr. E. Haycock be empowered to look for a proper Building for the Accommodation of the Patients during the re- building of the Infirmary. 4th. That although there is a Fund which might be applied in Part to the Expenses thus incurred, it is most desirable that no greater Inroad be made upon it than shall he found necessary ; and that a Subscription be entered intoto carry this Object into Effect. 5th. That the Committee be empowered to enter into Contracts for building the new Infirmary as soon as the Subscription List reaches £ 6,000. Gtb. That the Gentlemen who served upon the former Committee be requested to continue their Services, with Power to add to their Number. 7th. That Copies of the Resolutions passed this Day, and the Amount of the Subscriptions entered into, be published in both the Shrewsbury Newspapers. WM. LACON CIliLDE, " Chairman. The Chairman having left the Chair, KBSOI. VBD, That fhe Thanks of this Meeting be returned to WILLIAM I. ACON CHILDE, Esq. for his able aud im- partial Conduct in the Chair. Subscriptions towards the Erection of a new Infirmary. To Creditors, and to Grocers. HEREAS JAMES PRYCE, of SHREWSBURY, in theCounty ofSalop, Grocer, hath, by Indenture hearing Date the 3d of November Instant, conveyed and assigned over all his Real and Personal Estates to JOHN EATON the Younger, of Shrewsbury, Banker, and DAVID HUMPHREYS, of Liverpool,' Wholesale Grocer, IN TRUST, to be Sold, and the Produce thereof divided amongst his Creditors: NOTICE is hereby given, that the said Deed lies at the Office of Mr. WILLIAMS, Solicitor, Market Square, Shrewsbury, for the Signature of such Creditors who are willing to accept the Provision thereby made in full of their Debts ; and which Creditors must signify such their Intention in Twenty- one Days from the Date thereof by Letter, or they will be excluded the Benefit of such Provision. All Persons having nny Demands against the said JAMES PRYCE, ai- e requested to send the same either to tbe said Mr. EATON, or to Mr. WILLIAMS ; and all Persons who stand indebted to his Estate, are re- quested immediately to pay the Amount into the Bank of Messrs. BECK, DODSON, & Co. without further Notice. ( rt=> The BUSINESS latelv carried on bv the said JAMES PRYCE in tbe GROCERY and DRUG LINE, with theTEN ANT- RIG11T to fhe Shop, Shop- Fixtures ( very recently nnd most conimodiously arranged), and a well- selected STOCK, TO BE DISPOSED OF. Also, a HOUSE, SHOP, and STOCK of GRO- CERY, kc. at PONTESBL'RY.— Apply to the said Mr. EATON, or Mr. WILLIAMS. Wolvcrhamplon Races. ANY Persons desirous of Contracting for the ERECTION ofa GRANDSTAND, capable of containing One Thousand Persons, at an Expense not exceeding Eighteen Hundred Pounds, are request- ed to send ( Post- paid) Estimates, Plans, and Specifi- cations, for the same, to MR. MARSHALL, Clerk ofthe Course, High- Street, Wolverhampton, on or beforethe 13th Day of December next. Further Particulars may be known on Application to Mr. MARSHALL, on or after Wednesday, the 22d Instant. WOLVERHAMPTON, Nov. 13,1826. £. 500 25 100 300 20 100 200 10 10 10 100 20 200 50 20 100 100 50 50 3 3 200 200 100 200 Right Hon. the Eirl of Powis Itight Hon. the Countess of Powis Right Hon. Earl Kilmorey Right Hon. the Viscount Clive Right Hon. Lady Lucy Clive Right Hon. and Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry Right Hon. Lord Hill, G C. B Mrs. Hill Miss Ilill — Miss June Hill Sir Wntkin Williams Wynn, Bart. M. P.... Lady Harriet Williams Wvnn Trustees of tbe Earl of Bridgewater B. Flounders, Esq R. Clarke, Esq. Ashridge ... Lady Markhatn Hon. Colonel Clive Edward. Rogers, Esq. M. P William Holmes, Esq. M. P Miss W'alpole Miss C. Walpole T. Wbitmore, Esq. M. P William Lacon Chiide, Esq. ( TREASURER) Dr, Darwin Hon. R. 11. Clive, M. P Lady Harriet Clive 20 Win. Wolryche Whitmore, Esq. M. P..... 100 The three Lady Needhams..,-. 30 Hon. Thomas Kenyon,.., 100 Sir Rowland Hill, Bart. M. P 200 Messrs. T. W. and B. Botfield 100 John Cressett Pelhnm, Esq. M. P 100 John Wingfield, Esq 50 Mrs. WingSeld 10 Thomas Pemberton, Esq 100 William Cluddc, Esq 100 John Arthur LLovd, Esq 100 Archdeacon Corbett 100 Panton Corbelt, Esq. M. P 50 William Charlton, Esq 100 Robert A. Slaney, Esq. M. I' 50 Rice Wynne, Esq 25 Rev. C. Swainson 25 John Cotes, Esq 100 Rev. Archdeacon Butler, D. D 30 Rev. John Wingfield 25 Rev. Edward J. Wingfield 5 Thomas Salt, Esq. 30 W. Wybergh How, Esq 25 Rev. Richard CorSeld Sir Andrew Corbet, Bart Andrew Vincent Corbet, Esq Mrs. Corbet John Butcher, Esq Miss Butcher Thomas Eyton, Esq Messrs. Rocke, Eyton, and Co. Rev. R. N. Pembertoi Miss A. Pemberton, flehnont Thomas Loxdale, Esq Joseph Loxdale, jun. Esq Jaines Loxdale, Esq John Lnxdale, Esq George II. Loxdale, Esq William Brayne, Esq, T. N. Parker, Esq.. Rev. Edward Bather.. John Bather, Esq Rev. William Hopkins Mi l. Hopkins, Srtitwsbury Miss Hopkins ...... 5 Thomas Parr, Esq 25 Joseph Sutton, Esq 50 Col. Burgh Leighton 10 Edward Mtickleston, Esq 10 Dr. Du Gard. 25 Mrs. Dr. Johnson, Belmont 25 Mrs. Newton, Ditto 25 JRev. Charles Leicester, Westhury 5 Rev. Sir Edward Kynaston, Bart 100 John Roger Kynaston, Esq. llarilwick.... 25 Mr. Thomas Uarley Kougli 5 Mr, William Newling 10 Joseph Muckleston, Esq 100 John Tayleui, Esq 100 Archdeacon Owen 30 Rev. Edward Pryce Owen 15 Sir Baldwin Leighton, Bart 100 I. ady Leighton 10 Baldwin Leighton, Esq 10 Hev. George Moultrie 10 s. d. 0 0 10 100 20 5 20 11) 30 100 25 5 21 21 21 21 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 25 0 30 • 21 15 10 ® o fee golB *> l? & tttt( on » BY MR. PERRY, ( Unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which Notice will be given), at the Talbot Hotel, Shrewsbury, on Saturday, the 25th Day of November Instant, precisely at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions i LOT I. rglHE FEE- SIMPLE and INHF. RIT- a ANCF, ( subject to the Estate for Life therein of Mrs. Anne Pryce, aged 63 Years, and also subject to a Mortgage Debt of £ 600 aad Interest at Five per Cent, from 30th of December, 1822,) of and in all that very convenient and substantially- built Messuage or DWELLING HOUSE, Warehouse, Yard, and Appnr. tenances, situate in the Centre of M A R DOL- STR F. ET, Shrewsbury, in the Occupation of Mr. James Pryce, Grocer. LOT II. The RIGHT and INTEREST ( being one undivided FIFTH) of the said James Prvce of and iu THE RESIDUE of a Personal Estate, to which he is entitled on the Death of the said Mrs. Pryce, aged 66 Years, amounting to £ 1,500 and upwards. For further Particulars, and to view the Premises, apply nt the Honse ; and to treat for the same to Mr. JOHN EATON, jnn. the Bank, or Mr. WILLIAMS, Solicitor, Market Square, Shrewsbury. ( ONE CONCERN.) FREEHOLD m^ mm & AT THE BOLD, HEAR BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE. o To be Sold by Private Contract, LL that the MANOR or Lordship, or reputed Manor or Lordship, of THE BOLD otherwise BOULD, in the County of Salop, with the Rights,. Members, and Appurtenances theieto belong- ing ; and also al! that capital MESSUAGE or Tene- ment called THE BOLD, with Ihe Out- offices, Farm Buildings, Yards, Gardens, Three TENEMENTS for Workmen, and several Pieces or Parcels of rich Arable, Meadow, and Pasture LAND thereunto belonging, tbe. whole containing Four Hundred and One Acres and Ten Perches, or thereabouts, be the same more or less, situate in the Parish of BOTTBRFLL'S ASTON, in the said County ofSalop, late iu the Occu- pation of WILLIAM BARKER, Esquire ( deceased), the Proprietor thereof, and now of the Trustees ( named in his Will) for Sale, and their Undertenants. This Estate is situate in a fine Sporting Country ; is in an excellent State of Cultivation ; nnd lies within a Ring Fence, being bounded partly bv the Rea Brook ( nn excellent Trout Stream) on ' the' one Side, and partly by the Moor Brook on the other Side. About 170 Acres are Meadow and Pasture of superior Quality; the Poor's Rates are very moderate; and good Lime is made on the Premises. * The Estate is Titheable, subject to £ 16 a Year Land. Tax, and lies within 8 Miles of Bridgnorth, 12 from Ludlow, 10 from Bewdley, and 13 from Kid- derminster, all good Market Towns, Mrs. BARKER, of The Bold aforesaid, will appoint a Person to shew the Premises ; and for further Parti- culars, and to treat for the same, apply to VAI. RNTINB VICKBRS, Esquire, Cranmere, near Bridgnorth ; Mr. THOMAS CORSBH, Bridgnorth; or Mr. NICHOLLS, Attorney, Catstree, near Bridgnorth, who has a Map of the Estate. 20TH NOVEMBER, 1826. LOTON LIME WORKS. ^ miE PAY- DAYS for LIME carried A from the above Works will be at the Fox INN, in SHREWSBURY, ou TUESDAY, the 12th, and WEDNES- DAY, the 13th Davs of December next.— All Lime unpaid for after the" above Date will be charged One Penny per Bushel extra. (£ 3? By Order of the Proprietor. If OTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. J HERE AS JOHN WOOD, of SHRF. WS- ' BURY, Baker, bath, by Indentures of Lease and Release and Assignment, bearing Date the 21st Day of November, 1826, conveyed and assigned his Real and Personal Estate to Trustees, IN TRUST, for the equal Benefit of all his Creditors who shall exe- cute the same on or before the 20th Day of January next: NOTICE is hereby given, that the said In- dentures may be inspected and executed on applying at the Oflice'of Mr. WACE, Solicitor, Shrewsbury. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTIQETF, BY MR. PERRY, On Wednesday, the 29th of November Instnnt; The entire HOUSEHOLD GOODS and FURNI- TURE, SHOP FIXTURES, STOCK and IMPLE- MENTS iu tiie BAKING TRADE, of Mr. JOHN WOOD, on Ihe Premises, Clareihont Street, Shrews- bury : consisting of a general Variety of Articles adapted lo Bed Chambers, Sitting Room, Kitchen, 8cc. as will be particularised in Bills to be published and dispersed. Also, to be SOLD by AUCTION, in the Evening of the said Wednesday, November 29th, at the Turf Inn, Shrewsbury, at Six o'clock ; All that substantial nnd well- built FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE nnd SHOP, with the Appurte nances ( including Part now used as a Pay- Room foi- st. Chad's Paris h), long accustomed and well eslnh- lished in the Baking Trade, and situate in CLARE- MONT STREET, Corner of Barker Street, immedi- ately facing tbe Centre of Clariniond Hill, nud now in the Occupation ofthe Proprietor, Mr. JOHN WOOD. For further Particulars apply to Mr. WACE, Soli- citor, Shrewsbury ; or to Mr. PERRY. LL Persons indebted to the Estate of - T*. HENRY KEMP, late of WEM, in the County of Salop, Gentleman, deceased, are requested immedi- ately to pay the Amount of their respective Debts to Mr. RICHARD IRELAND, or Mr. JOSEPH BURTON, both of Weill aforesaid, the acting Executors of the said Henrv Kemp, or to Mr. NICKSON, Solicitor, Wein aforesaid; and all Persons to whom the said Henry Kemp stood indebted at ihe Time of his Decease, or who have any Claims or Demands against his Estate, are desired, on or before the first Day of January next, io send a Particular thereof to his said Esecu- lors, or to the said Mr. Nickson, in Order that the smue uiay be examined and ( if correct) discharged. WEM, Nov. 20, 1826. Mr. John Bumpkin on the Corn Laws.' [ FROM THE LIVERPOOL COURIER.] rail- IE Creditors of JAMES C ASTLEY, - ft- formerly of LIVERPOOL, Lancashire, afterwards of RUGSLEV and of YOXALL, Staffordshire, aad late of ASTON, near Birmingham, Warwickshire, Coal- Mnie Proprietor, latelv discharged from tlie Fleet. Prison, in tbe City of London, by an Order of the Court lor the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, are requested to meet at the Golden Lion Inn, Aston Street, Birmingham, on Friday, the 13th Day of December, at four o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, for the Purpose of choos- ing au Assignee or Assignees of the Estate and Effects of the; said Insolvent. JOHN TAYLOR, 6, Clement's- Inn, For SMITH, Birmingham. IEJS T)$> AUCTION. FIFTH SHARE OF FREEHOLD MESSUAGES AND LANDS, iar WHITCHURCH, SALOP. Exempt from Auction Duly, The Entirety producing yearly £ 77 aud upwards. BY LAK1N AND SON, At the Red Lion Inn, in Whitchurch, on Friday, the 1st Day of December, 1826, at Four o'Clock iu the Afternoon ( by Order of the Assignees of SAMUEL WELCH, a Bankrupt); ONE undivided Fifth Part or SHARE of and iu all that MESSUAGE, with the excel- lent Front Shop aud Premises, in the Occupation of Mr. Stokes, Grocer. Also of and in ( ill that MESSUAGE, with a Front Shop, in the Occupation of Mr. Green, Boot aud Shoe- Maker. Also of and in all that MESSUAGE, BLACK. SMITH'S SHOP, and Premises, in the Occupation of Mr. Furnifall. Also of and in all that MESSUAGE, in the Occu- pation of Mrs. Johnson. Also of and in all those Ten other DWELLING HOUSES, in tbe Occupation of Abraham Egerton, John Bradshaw, John Hill, Francis Morrall, Elizabeth Price, Robert Allen, Joues, Hiueks, aud Carter. The Auctioneers will shew tbe Premises; aud fur- ther Particulars may be had on Application lo Messrs. WATSON and HARPER, Solicitors, Whitchurch. npHE Creditors who have proved their M Debts under a Commission of Bankrupt, awarded and issued forth againstSAMUEL WELCH, of WHIT- CHURCH, in the County of Salop, Saddler, Dealer and Chapman, are requested to MEET tbe Assignees oi his Estate and Effects, on MONDAY, tbe 11th Day ot DECEMBER next, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, al the Office Of Messrs. WATSON and HARPER,. Solicitors, in Whitchurch aforesaid, in Order to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees retaining the Bankrupt's Reversionary Interest in a Sum of Money then fo be named, till " the Demise of the Gentleman who is entitled to the Interest of the same for Life, and keep- ing down the Interest of a certain Sum of Money borrowed bv tbe Bankrupt on Mortgage thereof with the Proceeds of the said Bankrupt's Estate and Effects already in Hand, or otherwise immediately disposing of Ihe same Reversionary Interest hy Public Auction or Private Treaty ; and also to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees retaining or otherwise dis- posing ofthe Bankrupt's Interest in certain Lands, at such Meeting to be explained : And ou other Special ATIL" RS' WATSON & HARPER. HEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded aud issued forth against THOM AS JONES, of the Town of SHREWSBURY, in the Countv of Salop, Victualler, Dealer and Chapman, and lie being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commission- ers iu the said Commission named, or the major Part of them, on the 22d and 23d Days of De- cember next, and the 5th Day of January, in the Year of our Lord 1827, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon of each Day, at the House of Richard Charles Hughes, known bv" the Sign of. the Elephant aud Castle Inn, in Mardol Street, in the Town nf Shrews- bury, in the County of Salop, and make a full Disco- very and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts; and at the second Sitting to choose Assignees; aad at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Credit- ors are to assent to or dissent from the Allowance of his Certificate, All Persons indebted lo the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commis- sioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Mr. THOMAS YATES, of Vyruwy Bank, in the Parish of Llanyuiy- u. ecb, in the County ofSalop, Solicitor Dp suction* srism BY MR. PERRY, At the Raven Inn, in Shrewsbury, ou Saturday, the 25th Day of November, 1826, at Five of the Clock iu the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as will bethen and there produced, in. the^ following, or such other Lots as shall be determined on at tbe Time of Sale : LOT I. LL those Three Messuages, Tenements, or DWELLING HOUSES, with the Yards, Garden, and Appurtenances thereto belonging, situ- ate at a Place called The Clay Pits, in the CASTLE FOREGATE, Shrewsbury, and now in tbe several Occupations of Thomas Fowler, Doriconrt, and Richard Hammonds, as Undertenants to Mr. Joseph Clarke, whose Term will expire ou the 25th Day of March, 1B28. LOT II. All those Four Tenements or DWELLING HOUSES, situate in Carnarvon Lane, in tbe Town of Shrewsbury aforesaid, aud now in the several Occu- pations of Edward Davies, Josiah Blakemore, John Carswell, and Ann Harris. For a View of the Premises apply to the Tenants, and for further Particulars to THE AUCTIONEER, nt Shrewsbury. CHAS. B. ALLNATT, R1CHD. WACE, . THOS. HARLEY KOUGH, > ^ Cot: nmts- sioners. 15 15 0 10 10 0 10 10 0 10 10 0 21 0 0 3 3 I> 5 5 0 2 2 0 3 3 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 3 3 0 4 4 0 Names of ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. John Crcssett Pelhnm, Esq. M. P. aug- mented from 5 Guineas to Right Hon. Lord Hill, G. C. B. augmented from 5 Guineas to... William Charlton, Esq. augmented from 5 Guineas to John Arthur LLoyd, Esq. augmented from 5 Guineas to Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart. M. P. augmented from 15 Guineas lo Rev. Archdeacon Butler, D. D. augmented from 2 Guineas to Hon. Henry Wentworth Feilding William Bayley, F. sq. Shrewsbury Rev. Johu Wingfield, augmented from 2 Guineas to... Rev. Edward J. Winjffield Mr. Robert Legb, Shrewsbury Messrs. C. T. Clarke & Co. Ditto, aug- mented from I Guinea tr>. Mr. Thomas Hurley Kougli, Shrewsbury,., Rev. Archdeacon Owen, augmented from 2 Guineas to F. Knyvett Leighton, Esq. augmented from 3 Guineas to *#* Books nre open, for receiving the Subscribers, in the Board Room of tbe Infirmary ; at the Office of Mr. PEELB, Deputy Treasurer; and at all the Banks in the Town and County ofSalop. VALUABLE PLATE. roa POSITIVE SALE BY AUCTION, BY W. CHUIITON, On Thursday, the 30th Day of November, 1S26, at Eleven o'Cloek : .4 VALUABLE Assemblage of modern JTIt and real antique PLATE, in about 50 Lots, late the Property of a neighbouring Gentleman deceased, removed to the White Lion Inn, in WHIT CHURCH, Salop. N. B. May he viewed the Day preceding, from Eleven to Three o'Clock, by Application to THE AUCTIONEER. Catalogues may be had nt the Phoenix, and Corbet Arms, Market Drayton ; Hill's Arms, Teruhill; Lion, Newport; Bear, Hoduet i Hawkstone Inn ; Fox Inn, Shrewsbury; Green Drugon, Chester ; aud from tbe Auctioneer. COMPACT IFMOTD1LI © IPMPMSIT^ In the Town of Ellesmere. BY MR. JENKINS, At the Red Lion Inn, in Ellesmere, in the County of Salop, on Monday, the4th Day of December, 18: 6, between the Hours of three and five o'Clock in the Afternoon ( unless disposed of iu the mean Time by Private Treaty, of which due Notice will be given), subject to Conditions to be declared at the Time of Sale: ACommodious Messuage or DWELL- . ING HOUSE, with Yard, Stable, Cow. House, Sic. and a good Garden well- slocked with choice Fruit Trees. Also a convenient MALTHOUSE and Diving Kiln adjoining, how in the Occupations of Mr. Charles Hughes and Mr. John Furmston. These Premises are very eligibly situated in Church Street, in the Town of Ellesmere, and possess every Convenience, either as a comfortable Residence, or for the Purposes of Trade. The Garden adjoins to tbe Fishery of Ellesmere Mere. There is also a Pew near Ihe Centre in Ellesinere Church. The Malt. Kiln will wet and dry 40 Bushels. The Land- Tax is redeemed. N. B. For further Particulars, and to treat for the same, Application to he made at tbe Ofiice of Mr. PETER PRITCIIARD, iu Ellesmere. NEAR LUDLOW. BY GTALLEN, On the Premises, on Tuesday, the 5th Day of Decem- ber, 18- 26 ; \ I. l the under- mentioned FAT STOCK, I. J& belonging to Mrs. GREEN, of Stoke, near Ludlow, in the Parish of Burford, in the Comity of Salop ; — 30capital FAT COWS. 19 Half- fatted Ditto. 140 capital FAf SHEEP. 11 capital FAT BACON PIGS. The Public is respectfully informed, that the above Stock will lie Sold without Reserve. The Sale will commence precisely at 11 o'clock in the Morning. The Sale taking Place the Day before Ludlow Fair, will give Butchers and Graziers an Opportunity of attending. Ir Oxbridge Tolls to be Let. OTICE IS HEREBY* GIVEN, that the TOLLS of the [ ronbridge and Side Rood will be LET to the best Bidder, at the Tontine Inn, near the Said Bridge, in the Parish of Madeley, on Friday, ihe 8th Day of December next, at Three o'Clock m the Afternoon. Whoever happens to be the best Bidder, must give such Security for tbe Payment of the Tolls - ns the Proprietors shall approve of, and at such Times as they shall direct ; and further Information may be had ou Application to THOMAS RODEN, of Posuall ( if by Letter, Postage- paid). Montgomeryshire. TSILLL3 T ® IBIS MTO —— NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the TOLLS arisiug- and to be collected at the several Toll Gates hereinafter- mentioned, namely, BuHington and Leighton Gates, Llanyinvnech and New Bridge Gates, Pool Upper, Llanfair Lower, and Ceunaut Gates, Church and Groos Pltian Gales, and Trofnant Gate, will he LET BY AUCTION, to the rb^ st-'^^- fev^ the Town Hail, in Pool, on Saturday, tfV;| seg^ n^ - Dfty of December next, between the Hours : of eleven and twelve in the Forenoon, in- the Manner directed by the Act passed in the third Year of the Reigu of his Majesty King- George the Fourth, 44 For regulating- Turnpike Roads ;" which Tolls produced last Year the following- Sums, viz.: Buttington and Leighton Gates..... £ 604 Uanymynech and New Bridge Gates 500 Pool Upper, Llanfair Lower, and Ceunant Gates Church and Groes Pluan Gates Trefnant Gate...... FARM* • lib Co Be Set Bp Auction, BY GEO. FRANKLIN, ( V^ ith immediate Possession), on Thursday, the 30th Day of November Instant, at the Castle Inn, in Wem, in the County of Salop, between the Hours of Four and Six o'Clock in the Afternoon ; 4 MOST compact and desirable FARM ( with the Grass and Winter Corn growing thereon), situate in the Township of NOUTHWOOD, in the Parish of Wem aforesaid, called THE HORN- SPIKR, and consisting- of a good Farm House with suitable Outbuildings, together with about. 70 Acres ( more or less) of good Arable, Meadow, and Pasture LAND, lying in a Ming Fence, within a most conveni- ent Distance from FJIesmere, Whitchurch, and Wem Markets, very near to Coal and Lime, and almost adjoining the Ellesmere Canal. Owen Owens, on the Premises, will shew the same; and further Particulars may be had at the Office of Messrs. HASSALL & WALMSLEY, Solicitors, Wem. N. B. The Person who may become Tenant of the Premises above mentioned will be required to take, at a Valuation, a small Quantity of Manure, and some Fixtures, Particulars of which will be produced at the Time of Letting. At the Tontine Inn, near the Ironbridge, in theCounty of Salop, on Friday, the 15th Day of December, 1826, at Five o'Cloek in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions as will be then and there produced : LOT I. A LL that very desirable and compact ESTATE, called ASH WELL or NEW HOUSE FARM, consisting of a substantial Messuage or Dwelling House, with convenient Outbuildings, all of Brick and Tile, and 102 Acres ( or thereabouts) of LAND, divided into suitable Enclosures, Forty Acres only of which are in Tillage, the Remainder being good Meadow and Pasture Land. LOT II. All those Three Messuages or DWELL- ING HOUSES, called The Vineyards, with the Buildings, Gardens, and Appurtenances thereto re- spectively belonging, and also Five Pieces or Parcels of excellent Grass LAND, containing in the Whole Ten Acres or thereabouts. A Mine of Coal has been discovered in Lot 1, which it is supposed extends through a considerable Part of the Estate. In Lot 2 there is a great. Quantity of Limestone, for burning which there are Kilns already erected. The Premises comprised in both Lots are situate in the Township of WYKE, in the Parish of Much Wenlock, in the County of Salop, in the immediate Neighbourhood of good Markets ; aud the Lands are in a high State of Cultivation, having been for some Years pasty and now remaining, in the Occupation of Mr. Guest, of Broseley, the Proprietor. For further Particulars apply to Mr. GUEST, who will shew the Premises; or to Messrs. PRITCHARD, Solicitors, Broseley, 325 55 22 above the Expenses of collecting them, and will be put up at those Sums. Whoever happens to he the best Bidder must at the same Time pay One Month in Advance ( if required) of fhe Rent at which such Tolls may be Let, and give Security, with sufficient Sure- ties to the Satisfaction of the Trustees of the said Turnpike Roads, for Payment of the Rest of the Money monthly. And the said Trustees will, at the Time and Place above- mentioned, proceed to elect new or additional Trustees, in the Room Or Stead of such as are deceased, or have declined or become incapable to act. R. GRIFFITHES, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Roads. TOOL, Nov. 1,1826. TURXP1KE TOLLS. mTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 1 ^ the TOLLS arising at the Toll Gates hereunder- meotioned, upon Roads in the Second District of the Bishop's Castle and Montgomery Roads, in the Coun- ties of Salop and Montgomery, will be LET BY AUCTION, to the best Bidder, at the Dragon Inn, in. Montgomery, on Thursday, the fourth Day of Ja- nuary next, at eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, for one Year from Lady- Day, 1827, in the Manner direct- ed bv the Act passed in the third Year ofthe Reign of his Majesty King George the Fourth,/* For regulating Turnpike Roads ; rv which Toils are now let for the respective Yearly Sums following, and will be put up at those Sums, viz.: Stalloe and Sarnybryncaled Gates on the Road to Pool . £ 3R6 Montgomery Gate on the Road to Chirbury.. 91 Weston Gate on the Road to Bishop's Castle, and CefnyCoed Gate ou the Road to Kerry 230 Green Lane Gate on the Road to Newtown... 34 Brynderuen Gate on the Road to Gunley.,.. 40 Aylesford Gate on the Road to Ma'rton 65 Qhurphstoke Gate on the Road from Bishop's v Castle to Forden, and Chirbury and Rhyd- ygjvoes Gates on the same Road 284 Tiie best Bidder for the Tolls of any or either ofthe Gates must at the same Time give Security, with sufficient Sureties to the Satisfaction of the Trustees, for the Payment of tbe Money monthly. FRANCIS ALLEN, Clerk. Meetings have been held at Liverpool and other towns during- the past week, for the purpose of adopting- Petitions against the Corn Laws.— Mr. JOHN BUMPKIN is understood to have sent the following eopy of an address to the Mayor of Liverpool, which he intended to haVe delivered at the meeting, but was prevented by in disposition ; Mr.- Mayor,— It was with the utmost pleasure that I read in the newspapers, that a public meeting would be held this day, to petition, ( T would say, Sir, to instruct,) the Legislature to remove— the most oppres- sive laws, ever heard of in a free country,— Sir, i am not a man of the tongue, but there are those who will, before you leave that chair, make it, as clear as the meridian sun in a cloudless day, that were it not for those corn laws the people of this great community would cat their bread and their mutton — fur half the present pricc.— Conscious as I am, Sifj of my little knowledge of the subject, I would not. have intruded myself onyour notice; but, Sir, besides that I am told, a man always speaks best on a subject of which he knows the least, I think myself big with one or more great conception, of which I am anxious to be delivered ; I have, therefore, risen first, lest I- should lose the opportunity. In the first place, Sir, the corn laws have greatly enhanced the price, they have made corn very dear ; that is a question quite settled ; for, since the estab- lishment of those laws, wheat got up to the ( in our times) Unheard- of price of 4s. more or less, per bushel; whilst all of us, of forty years of age, may recollect the price as low as 22s. the bushel. Now, as our agriculturists cannot, or will not, sell their corn so low as foreigners,! would not buy a bushel from our agriculturists. Th'ey produce in the yeor, I suppose, some fifteen million quarters of wheat, and some thirty or forty million quarters of barley, oats, and rye. How is it possible, in the present bad state of trade and manufactures, ( occasioned solely hy those corn laws,) that the merchants, manufacturers, and Others, forming the mass of the community, Can buy all that corn at their dear prices. Sir, it is well known, that when corn gets scarce, agriculturists invariably raise the price. Foreigners nevtr raise the price,— ship- owners never raise the freight;— on the contrary, when wheat was at the low price of 22s. the bushel, the freight of an American barrel of flour was 18s.; now, however, when wheat has got up to 7s. the bushel, the freight is only about 4s. 6d. But, Sir, though I don't care a straw for landowner, tenaut, or any of that class : though I would not buy a bushel of corn from them, I yet wish it to be under- stood, tliat I am no enemy to them. The people of that class pay annually in tithes or equivalents some six or eight millions sterling to support old Mother Church. They pay annually some six or eight millions sterling to support the poor. They are customers for a good deal of our sugars, coffees, leas, tobacco, and sometimes they eveu., sweeten their porridge with molasses. It is, therefore, with the greatest satisfaction, that I bring forth and produce a scheme, conceived, I hope, in wisdom, adapted to the interest, and, I hope, the satisfaction of all parties, ll is this, Sir, foreign ers can furnish corn much cheaper, than our agricul- turists; let ns, therefore, have all our coin from foreigners ; that will, at least, ensure us cheap bread. Our agriculturists have been iu the habit of employing- some three millions of acres in raising- wheat, and some five millions in raising barley, oats, aud rye. As home- spun corn will not any longer be wanted, eight millions of acres of the best laud will be laid into grass. Each acre will feed ten sheep, and ten times eight will make an increase of eighty millions, of sheep: that increase will, undoubtedly, give us cheap mutton. The agriculturists may ask, are you sure foreigners will supply a sufficiency of com ? We answer, undoubtedly : but that is our concern. They will then ask, what, after eating the mutton, are we to do with all the wool ? That is a question which con* cerns ihem. I am therefore happy it can be answered to their satisfaction. You no doubt recollect, Sir, that some two years ago, a public meeting ia this room conveyed intelligence to our Government that there were, iu Spanish America, twenty millions of people ready to be. our customers for their clothing, as soon as our Government should recognise their inde- pendence. That is now done, and, fortunately, it is found, that of those, eighteen millions are bare- backed, and without either breeches or petticoats. Now to clothe these it will require some ten yards' each : that will be one hundred and eighty millions of the finest colours ; say crimson, scarlet, sky- blue, &. c. That of itself would be an immense market and sale for wool; but it will only be the half of the advantage the farmers will have ; for, as soon as the legislature shall deign lo receive sufficient knowledge and wisdom to take off the corn laws, eighteen millions of people on the Con ti lie Hit will give up their own manufactures, and clothe themselves in ours. They will require one hundred and eighty million yards of woollens also, together three hundred and sixty millions of yards. The people of the. Continent wili kili and eat all their sheep, and plough up al! their sheep- walks to furnish us with cheap corn. His Mnjesty's male subjects in Hanover will lay aside their linen coats and three- cornered little hats, for English broad cloths and large English wool hats. The whole female peasantry of the Continent will appear in their crimson baize gowns aud short petticoats, and even the Dutchman will ap- pear with his seven pair of large breeches ou, all of English manufacture. Thus, Sir, we shall undoubt- edly have cheap bread, cheap mutton, and our farmers will have an immense market for wool. Farmers' servants, instead of being employed in the irksome toil of ploughing-, harrowing, ditching, and delving, will be employed as artists, chyinists, and philosophers; and instead of living on bacon, they will he enabled to fare sumptuously every day on fine crystallized sheep trotters. That, Sir, is the way things ought to be- managed, and I hope I shall have done. the state some service by this speech. But, Sir, when I consider how things have been managed, I feel as I would choke— I cannot get utterance. The newspapers inform us the corn laws have cost the country twenty- five millions of pounds sterling yearly. Ten tiiaes twenty- five makes two hundred and fifty millions sterling ; which, in time of war, would have bought more than the half of the funds, alias, paid more than one- half of the debt of England ; and, if not above par, would have freed the country of a yearly interest of twelve aud a half millions sterling. Was there ever such a neglect, even in Greek management ? That the gentlemen, clergy, merchants, aud other inhabitants of Liverpool, should have more wisdom than his Majesty's ministers, is not to be wondered at; but that cockney slop- sellers, measurers of ribbons and tapes, retailers of snuff by the ounce, and pastrycooks, Manchester dealers in twist, vyeavers of it, postboys, and shoe- blacks, should have more wisdom than Ministers, and that, after that is known, they should be allowed to keep their place— Sir, it is not bearable, it is abomin- able. v This leads me to percei ve, the object of this meeting will be incomplete, unless we g- o beyond the adver- tisement. We must petition his Majesty to remove those loggerheaded Ministers. And as his Majesty, living as a private gentleman, in Windsor Forest, cannot be supposed to know the men of wisdom so well as we do, I think, Sir, it will be advisable to call another meeting, to agree on a petition to liis Majesty, to dismiss his Ministers, most dutifully offering assist- ance in pointing out men of wisdom to succeed them. In that, however, I am not likely to hare any share, but allow me, Sir, to give an opinion. Men who are called labourjous wont do. I should have no objection to the perpetual motioner on the Speaker's left hand, were it not that newspapers tell me he is very labori- ous— much labour will make a dolt even of a bright man. Bright men, who can see by instinct at the first glance ; who can decide any question, whether there he one, two, four, or eight sides to it, without any labour at all : These are the men to bo painted out to his Majesty. JKtgceUaneous Etmiligenee. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.— Mr. Shufflsbotham's hat- manufactory, in the Holborn, Newcastle, was the scene ofa frightful accident 011 Wednesday last. In the afternoon of that day, a young man, Edward Harrison, who is about twenty years of age, * i*. i3 following his branch of work, that of colouring hats, during which process he had to dip them in a larsre kettle of boiling liquor. A crate was aerojs- the mouth ofthe kettle, upon which the hats were put to drain for a few moments after having been taken out of the dye : Harrison, for some reason or other not properly known, got upon the side of the kettle,- and ina kneeling posture, began to takeout tbe huts with one hand and support himielf by taking hold of the crate w ith the other. Whilst in this situation, the crate. gave way,, and the unfortunate young man instantly fell up to the. neck in tire boiling Hq rd, His piercing cries procured immediate! help, and he was got out, Anil in a condition- too wretched to be described. Medical aid was instinfly pro'eored, but the injury was too great to be removed by human means, and the poor sufferer expired after lingering in extreme pain between three aud four hours. Present appearances indicate an u uprecedentedly severe contcst for the vacant Corouership of the County ( 5f Worcester. The whole ofthe candidates are canvassing the freeholders by themselves and friends,- to the remotest corners of the Counfy, and it is expected that not one, two, or three days polling-, will be allowed to decide upon whom the situation shall fall. Mr. Skey, of Upton, " has retired from the contest, reducing the number of candidates to fonr. No day has yet been fixed upon by the Sheriff for the election. II is at length determined to open a Branch Establishment of the Bank of England at Liverpool; and Samuel Turner, Esq. is appointed chief manager, and Mr. Powys the second in officS.- The following account of a capital week's sport, at Air. Baring's, will be read by the sporting- world con la bocca dolce: — In six days, beginning the 3d of November, 842 pheasants, 534 hares, 222 rabbits, 5S partridges, five woodcocks, aud two snipes ( in all 1,663 heads of game), were killed by four guns — Prince Esterhazy, HTIII. George Anson, Hon. H. de Roos, and Mr. H. Baring. GAME SHOOTING.— A match at game shooting between Mr. Woodford, of Bedfont, and R. Jack- son, Esq took place on Tuesday, for 100 sove- reign's, the former to shoot in Oxfordshire, and the latter in Buckinghamshire, with a leash of dogs each, who should bag most head of game, and take the day, with a single barrelled gun, confined to two ounces and a half of shot.' Mr. Jackson commenced operations in the Burnham Fields, three miles from Maidenhead Bridge, and bagged as followsfourteen brace of birds, eleven brace of pheasants, and seven hares— total fifty- seven. Mr. YVoolfurd shot towards High Wycoinb and across the Oxford road, from seven till half- past four o'clock, and mi- ssed five times, but did not fall into good shooting for the first three hours. His bagging at five O'clock was eleven brace of partridges, ten brace and a half of pheasants, and nine hares— total fifty- two, losing the match by five. Mr. Woolford missed four shots, and lost by not finding. A gentleman residing within a short distance of Bradford, who was in tbe habit of keeping loose cash in a private till, in one of the rooms of tha house, had for some time suspected that his money diminished faster than he could account for, and at length, under the impression that he had discovered the depredator,' he charged one of the female servants with the theft. Conscious of her inno- cence, the young woman bore the accusation with tolerable patience, resolving in her own mind to make an effort to discover the real thief. With this intention she obtained leave to go to Bradford, where she observed site would be absent for soma time, but'immediately after pretending to set out she returned, and entering the room, she there secreted herself. After a short interval she saw the footman enter, with great care, as if fearful of making a noise, aud taking a key out of his pocket he effected a ready entrance into the till, from whence he extracted twenty £ 1 notes. The young woman at that instant pounced upon him, and calling lustily for help, two or three men came to her nsslsiimpp, but not before the footman had made good his escape, leaving his hat and the notes behind him! DEATH BYFIGHTING.— On Monday week a battle was fought, for two pounds a- side, in the parish of Rnshall, near to Walsall, between a man named Thomas Osbouru, a shoemakerr and Johu Sanders, a brusltmaker. It lasted upwards of au hour, and more than forty rounds were fought. At the con- clusion . Sanders was so severely beaten as to be obliged to be carried off the ground in almost a lite- less state. Medical aid was sent for. but in conse- quence of some severe bruises about the head he died the following afternoon at three o'clock.— On the Thursday an inquisition was held at the Dragon Inn, Walsall, on the deceased, before Henry Smith, Esq. one of the coroners for the county of Stafford, and a very respectable jury, when, after a long and painful investigation, a verdict of manslaughter was returned against Thomas Osbouru ( Sanders's anta- gonist) as principal, John Rigby aud Thomas Butler as seconds, and Samuel Withers and Richard Hum- phreys ( alias DictSpring) as bottle- holders. The Coroner's address to the jury was of unusual length, in the course of which he pointed out to them the different gradations of the crime of homicide, and expressed bis opinion that it was high time some example should be held out to the public agaiust the abettors and encouragers of prize- fighting. FEJ « AI, E IMPOSTOR.— A little squat dingy female, of about 45, who had been lodged in the house of correction ou the preceding afternoon, was brought up for examination before the Magistrates of Chester on the 11th inst. She stated her name to be Jane Meredith; that she had lately returned from the Cape of Good Hope, where her husband was station- ed ; that she bad first landed in Ireland, from whence she came to Holyhead, and was now on her road to Leicester, her native place. Mr. Latham, overseer of St. Mary's, informed the Bench, that 011 the pre- ceding day she called upon him, and demanded upon the authority of a soldier's wife's pass a sum of money, to take herself and 8 children to her settle- ment, which, according to the allowance recognized by act of parliament, would have amounted to about 14s— There was something so'unlady- like in little Jane's demeanor, and withal it was manifest she had beeu indulging too freely in the drops, that he be- gan to suspect her, and took her before'Mr. Alder- man Massey. Here Jane shewed unbecoming airs, and pertinaciously insisted upon her lowance, to which she knew herself to be entitled, in spite of their teeth. I11 short, the interview ended by Mr. Massey sending her tothe houseof correction, where she was searched by Munday, who produced at her examination next morning, cash, € 3.16s. 6d.; nearly three yards of narrow blue cloth, several yards'of brown stuff, and about half a score of military routes or passes, containing as many different names of supposed wives Or widows of soldiers, and some purporting to have two, some four, some six, and others eight children ; moreover the assumed destina- tions were as various as the names and numbers, and embraced towns from John o'Groat's House to the Land's End. To these were added, a tolerably- sized bundle of overseer's relief- tickets, with the sums they had given her, varying however from 6s. to 14s. Her prevaricating answers to questions put by the magistrate were of the grossest kind, and left uot a shade of doubt of her being a thorough- paced im- postor. She said she had only arrived there 011 the preceding day, but young Mr. Coppack proved she had pawned the stuff and cloth on the Monday be- fore, which she afterwards redeemed ; she pretended to come directly from Holyhead, while her docu- ments convicted her of having diddled the overseers of liala, Llangollen, aud Birmingham out of various sums; she declared she had eight children, but that she had sent them off iii some cart, by somebody, to Whitchurch, but she did not know where Wnitchurch was, 1101- how far distant. Dozens of other equally incongruous stories she told of hsrsalf, every one of which was foundtobe false, whetfeloselyquestioned. — Tile magistrates were well- disposed to punish the little body, but no fact of vagrancy being proved, they n- ert reluctantly obliged to liberate her ; taking however the necessary precaution of dispossessing her ofthe travelling papers, which are doubtless forgeries. SALOFIAM JOUKMA1L ® AMP COUKIEK OF WA] LE8A FOB TH'BI SALOPIAN JOCRNAI Hays ef tf$ c l& a<$ t. COMPOSED AMONG THE WILDS OF During a Parching Ride in Summer. I'VE wnnder'd by stream, and through dell, Like Syntax, all pensive, alone, To try if in verse I might tell The charms simple Nature doth own. Bui the Sun parches all things around. The Flocks seem to sigh for a shade ! On the summits the Cattle abound, To catch every breath that is phy'd- T Aud my Muse, whoiu Nature delights, Who thinks her enchanting, divine 1 This moment, from towering heights, Would turn to a flagon of Wine 1 Kill where shall we turn, gentle Ghost I Oh I whither our spirits lu cheer ? Noi a drop in my flasket 1 boast, And Ihe deuce of an Inn is ihere near! ' Tis true the rills flow undeliled ; Hut if such be the Liquor you give, Oh Cambria I wondrously wild, Oh I who'mid tliy wonders can live? How lovely the forms of yon dells 1 How graceful the slope of each waste ! But appelite forcibly tells There's no living on this kind of taste .' Ye Tourists, content wilh your lot, May you and the Gtasdwi * agree !' While with Shepherds ye chat in the cot, To the Inn iu you valley I'll flee. And again to yon glens when I go, ( Forbear, Mother Nature, to chide!) Bv ihe Leek and Saint David 1 vow, ' To have plenty of Piop; ot my side ! " A beverage composed of milk, or buttermilk, and water, literally hluii water ; the tominou drink of the Welsh Peasantry. i on . i NO. I. XX. " NO CURE NO PJ1Y." guillotined as a punishment WHEN Lancet his hold Practice tried, No cure no pay," he proudly ciied But now scarce pays his way. What wonder lhat poor Lancet frets > His Patients few, of those he gets, How few survive to pay ! ft 110BUN BACH,— M- esur Rhydd. A'i feinedd big, nixie KOBUN BACH Ar bingciau ' r coed yn pynciaw ; A than ei aden galon iaeh, Heb gftr na braw i'W brifaw. Mawr ddiniweidrwydd ddaeth i'w ran A gweddus ysbryd gwaredd, A bwriad mwyn mewti llwyn a lla- n I noddi glfrn dangnefedd. Fel hyn eh6d o do i dWyn, () Ian i Ivvyn yn loqrbydd ; $ I< 4) rhoddi cam nag- acbos cwyn', Ond lluniaw caingc yn ilonytldv Ond gwel y b& c4i yn gloywi' big Cvn lleisiaw'r awen Iwyswen,. Yn iraidd fron, ar wydden frig, Mevvn diddig gysgod dervyenv Cyn etto ' n l> 6r y try ei ben Yn fwynaidd ar i fytui ; A'i lygaid tu a'r wiwlA's nen, Fel eeinw^ ch dderyn canu. AT edyn gwyllt o'r bedw goed, Baw'r c. raslwyd wal. ch echr^ slon A phedair piccell with bob troed, I oilwng gwaed ei gal on. Pa le mae'r gwi a'i goesau gwael, Fy gynt ar oeraidd eira, With ddorau rhydd tyddynwyr hacF, Ytl derbyn mael o far a. Mi chlywir ; byth mo'i geingciau pdr, IS a sain o'i odlau siriaWl; Yn plethu maw I i'r noddawl N6r,— Fwyn iraidd g& n foreuawl. O' Robun hardd sydd drist ei hynt; Mae'n galed gwel'd y gwirion, Fel Aethnen ddail ar awel wynt, Yh crynn ' dan y creulon. B£ th dal dawn o'splennydd t£ r$ B6th d& I tymmer ufydd ; B6th dal canu ceingciau p6r, I gigydd lew yn g'og'i- ydJ. Fel dithau Robun, delhawl frjd, Tan rbeibus lid rhiw ' gadno, Mewn port!) a'maes trwy barthau'r b£ d, Mae'rgwan o hyd yn cwympo. LLANFYLLIN. A CONTENTED MAN. BY GEOFFREY CRAYON, GENT. From the LITERARY SOUVENIR for 1827. In the garden of the Tuilleries there is a sunny corner, under Ihe wall of a terrace which fronts the south. Along the wall is a range of benches corn, mantling a view of the walks and avenues of the garden. This genial nook is a place of great resort in the latter part of autumn, and in fine days in winter, as it seems to retain the flavour of departed summer. On a calm, bright morning, il is quite alive with nnrsery- maids and their playful little charges. Hither also resort a number of ancient ladies and gentlemen, who, with laudable thrift in small pleasures and small expenses, for which the French are to be noted, come here to enjoy sunshine and save firewood. Here may often be seen some cavalier of the old school, when the sun- beams have warmed his blood into something like a glow, flutter- ing about like a frost- bitten moth thawed before the fire, putting forth a feeble show of gallantry among the antiquated dames, and now aud then eyeing the buxom nursery- maids with what might almost be mistaken for an air of libertinism. Among the habitual frequenters of this place, I had often remarked an old gentleman, whose dress was decidedly anti- revolutional. He wore the three cornered cocked- hat of the anci. en regime; his hair was frizzed over each ear into ailes de pigeon, a style strongly savouring of Bonrbouism; and a queue Ktuck out behind, the loyalty of which was not to be disputed. His dress, - though ancient, had an air of decayed gentility, and I observed that he took his snuff out of an elegant though old fashioned gold box. He appeared to he ihe most popular man on lhe walk. He had a compliment for every old lady, he kissed gvery child, and he patted every little dog on the head; for children and little dogs are very important members of society in France. I must observe, however, that he seldom kissed a child with- out, at the same time, pinching the nursery- maid's check; a Frenchman of the old school never forgets his devoirs lo the sex, I hod taken a liking to this old gentleman. There was an habitual expression of benevolence in his face, which I have very frequently remarked ill these relics of- the politer days of France. The constant inter- change of those thousand little courtesies which im perceptibly sweeten life, have a happy effect upon the features, and spread a mellow evening charm over the wrinkles of old age. Where there is a favourable predisposition, one soon forms a kind of tacit intimacy, by often, meeting on the same walks. Once or twice 1 accommodated him wilh a bench, after which we touched hats on passing each other : at length we got so far as to take a pinch of snuff together out of his box, which is equivalent to eating salt together in tiie east; from that time our acquaintance was established. 1 now became his frequent companion in his morn- ing promenades, and derived much amusement from his good humoured remarks on men aud manners. One morning, as we were strolling through an alley of the Tuilleries, with the autumnal breeze whirling the yellow leaves about our path, my companion fell into a peculiarly communicative vein, and gave me several particulars of his history. He had once been wealthy, and possessed of a fine estate in the country, and a noble hotel in Paris: but the Revolution, whith effected so many disastrous changes, stripped him of every thing. He was secretly denounced by his own steward during a sanguinary period of the Revolution, and a number of the blood- hounds of the Convention were sent to arrest him. He received private intelligence of their approach in time to effect his escape. He landed in England without money or friends, but considered himself singularly fortnnate in having his head upon his shoulders: several of bis neighbours having been for being rich. When he reached London he had but a louis in his pocket, and no prospect of getting another. He ate solitary dinner on beef steak, and Was almost poisoned by port wine, which from its colour he had mistaken for claret. The dingy look of the chop- house, and of the little m'ahogamy-- colo uI'ed box in which he ate bis dinner, contrasted sadly with the gay saloons of Paris. Every thing looked gloomy and disheartening. Poverty stared him in the face; he turned over the few shillings he had of change; did not know what was to become of him; and-^ went to the theatre ! He took his seat in the pit, listened aftent'ivefy to a tragedy of which he did not understand a word, a; wl which seemed made up of fighting, and stabbing, and scene- shifting, and began to feel his spirits sinking within him; when, casting his eyes into the oreheslr: what was his surprise to recognise an old friend and neighbour in the very act of extorting music fioni a huge violoncello. As soon as the evening's performance was oveivfi lapped his friend on the shoulder; they saluted each other, the musician took him- home, and shared his lodgings with him. He had learned music as an accomplishment ; by his friend's advice he uow turned to it as a mean of support. He procured a violin, offered himself for tlie orchestra, was received, and again considered himself one of fhe most fortunate men upon earth. Here, therefore, he lived for niUny years during the ascendancy of the terrible Napoleon. He found s< veral emigrants living like himself, by the exercise of their talents. They associated together, talked of France aud of old times, and endeavoured to keep up a semblance of Parisian life in the centre of London. They dined at a miserable cheap French restaura- teur's, in the neighbourhood of Leicester square, where they were served with a caricature of French cookery. I hey took their promenade in St. James's Park, and endeavoured to fancy it the Tuiileries; in short, they made shift to accommodate themselves to every thing but an English Sunday. Indeed the old gentleman seemed lo have nothing to say against the English, whom he affirmed to be braves gens, and he mingled so much among them, thai at Ihe end of twenty years he could speak their language almost well enough to be understood* The dowufal of Napoleon was another epoch in his life. He had considered himself a fortunate man to make his escape penny- less out of France, and he considered himself fortunate to be able to return pennyless into it. It is true that be found his Parisian hotel had passed through several hands during the vicissitudes of the times, so as to be beyond the reach of recovery; but then he had been noticed benignantly by government^ and had a pension of several hundred francs, upon which, with careful management, helived independently, awd, as far as 1 ould judge, happily. As his once splendid hotel was now occupied as a hotel garni, he hired a small chamber in the attic ; it was but, as he said, changing hi3 bed- room up two pair of stairs— he was still in his own house. His room was decorated with pictures of several beauties of former times, with whom he professed to have been on favourable terms: among them was a favourite opera- dancer, who bad been the admiration of Paris at ihe breaking out of the Revolution. She had been a pro teg & e of my friend, and one of the few of his youthful favourites who had survived the lapse of time and its various vicissitudes. They had renewed their acquaintance, and she now and then visited him : but the beautiful Psyche, once the fashion of the day and the idol of the parterre, was now a shrivelled little old woman, warped in the back, and with a hooked nose. The old gentleman was a devout attendant upon levees : he was most zealous in his loyally, and could not speak of the royal family without a burst of enthusiasm, for he still felt towards them as his companions in exile. As to his poverty, he made light of it, and indeed had a good- humoured way of consoling himself for every cross and privat ion. If he had lost his chateau in the country, he had half a dozen royal palaces, as it were, at his command. He had Versailles and St Cloud for his conntry resorts, and the shady alleys of the Tuilleries and the Luxem- bourg for his town recreation. Thus all his prome. nades aud relaxations were magnificent, yet cost nothing. When I walk through these fine gardens, said he, I have only to fancy myself the owner of them, and ihey are mine. All these gay crowds are my visitors, and J defy the grand seignior himself to display a greater variety of beauty. Nay, what is better, I have not the trouble of entertaining them My estate is a perfect sans souciy where every one does as he pleases, aud no one troubles the owner. All Paris is my theatre, and presents me with a con- tinual spectacle. S have a table spread for me in every street, and thousands of waiters ready to fly at my bidding. When my servants have waited upon me, I pay them, discharge them, and there's an end; I have no fears of their wronging or pilfering me when my hack is turned. tJpon the whole, said the old gentleman, with a smile of infinite good humour, when 1 think upon the various risks I have run, and the manner in which 1 have escapcd them; when I recollect all that I have suffered, and consider all lhat I at present enjoy, 1 cannot but look upon myself as a man of singular good fortune. Such was the brief history of this practical philoso- pher, aud it is a picture of many a Frenchman ruined by the Revolution. The French appear to have a greater facility than most men in accommodating themselves to the reverses of life, and of extracting honey out of the bitter things of this world. The first shock of calamity is apt to overwhelm them, but when i/ is once past, their natural buoyancy of feel- ing sdon brings them again to the surface. This may be called the result of levity of character, but it answers the end of reconciling us to misfortune ; and if il be not true philosophy, it is something almost as efficacious. Ever since 1 have heard the slory of my little Frenchman, I have treasured it up in my heart; and I thank my stars 1 have at length found, what I had long considered as not to be found on earth — a Contented Mar). AILOF INFIE1AEY, p. S.— There is no calculating on human happiness. Since writing the foregoing, the law of indemnity has been passed, and my friend restored to a great part of his fortune. 1 was absent from Paris at the lime, bitt on my return hastened to congratulate him. 1 found him magnificently lodged on the first floor of his hotel. I was ushered, by a servant in livery, through splendid saloons, to a cabinet richly fur- nished, where 1 found my little Frenchman, reclining a couch. He received me with his usual cor- diality ; but 1 saw Ihe gaiety and benevolence of his countenance had fled ; he had an eye full of care and anxiety. I congratulated him on his good fortune. 11 Good fortune!" echoed lie; u hah! 1 have been plundered ofa princely fortune, and they give me a pittance as an indemnity." Alas ! I found my late poor arid contented friend one of the richest aud most miserable men in Paris. Instead of rejoicing in the ample competency restored to him, he is daily repining at the superfluity with- held. He no longer wanders in happy idleness about Paris, but is a repining attendant in the anti- cham- bers of ministers. His loyalty has evaporated with his gaiety; he screws his mouth when the Bourbons are mentioned, and even shrugs his shoulders when he hears the praises of the king. In a word, he is one of ihe many philosophers undone by the law of in- demnity, and his case is desperate, for 1 doubt whether even another reverse of fortune, which should restore him to poverty, could make him again a happy man. On Thursday last, pursuant to notice, a general meeting of the supporters of this excellent Institu- tion was held in the Board Room, to take into further consideration the Report of the Committee appointed at the Spec'al General Meeting in Novem- ber 1825, to consider the necessity of giving addi tional means of accommodation to this Infirmary." I'lie attendance on this occasion was highly grati- fying ~-~ Among those present we observed— William Lacon Childe, Esq. ( the Treasurer), The Earl of Powis, The Viscount Clive^ Hon. Robert Henry Clive, M. P. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart. M. P. The Earl of Killmorey, The Lord Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, Lord Hill, Sir Rowland Hill, Bart. M. P. Sir Andrew Corbef, Bart. A. V. Corbet, Esq. Hon. Capt. Bridgeman, R. N. Hon. Thomas Kenyon, Sir Baldwin Leighton, Baronet, Francis Knyvett Leigbton, Esq.- Rev. Sir Edward Kynaston, Bart. ! Rev. Archdeacon Owen, Rev. Archdeacon Butler, D. B. Dr. Darwin, Edward Burton^ Esq.' Rev. H. Burton, Rev. R. L. Burton, E. W. Smythe Owen, Esq: John Cotes, Esq. W. Charlton, Esq. T. Whitmore, Esq. M. P. W. W. Whitmore, Esq. M. P. J. Wingfield, Esq. Joseph Sutton, Esq. J. C. Pelham, Esq. M. P. Thomas Boycott, Esq. Panton Corbett, Esq. M. P. T. Pemberton, Esq. E. Clu'dde, Esq. Rev. R. N. Pemberton, Joseph Loxdale, Esq. Thomas Harries, Esq. F: B. Harries, Esqv W. Egerton Jeffreys, Esq. Rev. J. W'ilde, Rev. E. H. Owen,? Rev. Oswald Leycester, C. M. Campbell, Esq. Rev. H. C. Cotton, Rice Wynne, Esq. W. Smith, Esq. Joseph Muckleston, Esq. R. A. Staney, Esq. M. P. Edward Mnckleston, Fisq. Rev: Edward Bather, John Bather, Esq . George Childe, Esq, Rev. R. Corfield, R. Drinkwater, Esq. Thomas Botfield, Esq. Rev. W. Hopkins, ReV. C. G. Wade, Rev. J. Wingfield, Thomas Bay ley, Esq. Thomas Salt, Esq. W. W. How, Esq. James Parry, Esq. James Mason, Esq. W. Jones, Esq. K. Wai ter, Esq. J. Williams, Esq. W. Cooper, Esq. Rev. C. Drury, P. Potter, Esq. W. Brayne, Esq. Mr. Butcher,- Dr. Johnson, W. Clement, Esq. Mr. H. E. Burd, Mr.' G. F. D. Evans, Rev. James Craig, Mr. Burley, Mr. Evan Owen, & c. The Earl of Powis begged to apologize for his unavoidable absence at the former meetings, and to express his assurance that he felt the warmest interest in the important Institution which had hitherto been conducted with so ® mch credit and honour to the county, the welfare of which he should ever feel it his duty to promote, and to the perfecting and maintaining of which he would render his utmost assistance.— His Lordshjp con- cluded by moving that the Treasurer, W. Lacon Ghifde, Esq. should take the Chair. W,- L. CHILDE, Esq. then addressed the meeting as to the form of proceeding, and opened the business of the day, On the motion of the Earl of Powis, seconded by the Hon. R. H. CLIVE, the first Report of the Com- mittee was read, dated 18th July, as follows: The Committee appointed at the Special General Meeting of the Supporters of the Salop Infirmary, held on Thursday, the 17th of November, 1825, Report, that shortly after their appointment they inspected the fufrrmary, aud having satisSed themselves that the building was in bad repair, and that ih interior arrangements, having been made to adapt themselves to a house built for different objects, were in many respects inconvenient, in some obviously pre- judicial to the unfortunate persons for whose relief and benefit they were intended, and that it would be impos- sible for the Committee satisfactorily to discharge the duties imposed upnii them by the General Meeting without professional advice and assistance, requested Mr. E. Haycock to examine and report to them his opinion as to the state of the building. The Committee, in order that they might secure information ofthe improvements which have, beeu made in similar Institutions by the aid of modern science and the attention which many worthy persons have given to them, subsequently authorized Mr. Haycock to visit the following Infirmaries ;—- Gloucester, Hereford, Li- verpool, Manchester, Derby, Sheffield, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. They finally directed Mr. Haycock, after having availed himself of the inspection of these; Institutions ( for which purpose tbe Commiitee adjourned tbe General Meeting until this day), to prepare Plans and Information upon the follow ing Suggestions ; — ist, To prepare a Plan and Estimate for a new Infirmary capable of containing 100 Patients. 2dly, A Plan and Estimate of adding one Wing to the present Infirmary, with an Estimate for putting the present Building and Offices in Repair. 3dly, A Phin and Estimate for two new Wings, and for Repairing the Body of the present Building. 4th! y, An Estimate for Repairing the present. Building and Offices upon their existing Site. For the first Plan an expenditure of £ 13,000 will be requisite, exclusively of the value ofthe oid materials, which, being taken at £ 1,500, makes the full cost £ 14,500, and will accommodate about 120 Patients. By incurring an extra expense of £ 1,000, and. raising the roof of the Wings, an additional Story, With furthei accommodation for about 30 Patients, may be obtained This addition would increase ihe expense of the Build- ing to £ 15,500, and the net expenditure to £ 14,000. For the second Plan, an expenditure of £ 5,000 for the new Building, and £ 2,000 for the Repairs of the old Building and Offices, will be necessary. For Ihe third Plan, £ 8,000 for the new Buildings, and £ 1,000 for the Repairs of the body of the present Building. For the fourth, £ 2,000 will be requisite. 7' he Committee are of opinion, that it is undesirable to expend any considerable sum of money upon the present Infirmary. The uncertainty of the amount of outlay which is invariably attendant upon the Repairs of on old house, and tlie difficulty, of obviating the defects inherent to a building intended for other pur- poses, induce them to prefer recommending the Erection of a new Infirmary upon the present scije, adapted entirely to the benevolent purposes of its supporters. In making this recommendation, it becomes the duty of tbe Committee to state which Plan of those s. ub, r mitted to the Committee appears to them to be the best, and to suggest the means by which it may be carried into eft'eci. They prefer the Plan ( which accompanies this Report) for accoiri'mo'dating 150 persons. They calculate the value of the Funded and other available Property of the Insiitu. tion at between £ l6,0( Hi and £ 17,000; of which they propose that the Sub- scribers should avail themselves to the amount of £ 10,000; this will leave upwards of £ 6,000 in the possession of the Trustees of the Infirmary. ! t being important that such an Institution as the Salop Infirmary, which must be liable to accidents by lire, See?, should not be left altogether dependent upon voluntary contributions, the Committee recommend that the sum remaining to be provided of £ 4,000 should be raised by subscription. Taking the Income ofthe Institution nt £ 2,44!, and the Expenditure at £ 2,041, which, although that,. of last year, is £ 180 in amount above the average of the three years ending Midsummer, 1825; deducting also Lord CLI YE then read the Supplementary Report of the same Committee, dated November 16, of which the following is a copy:— The Committee have received the Plan for an altera- tion in the Infirmary to which they alluded in their last Report, and a Specification and Estimate, prepared by Mr. Carline. They feel obliged by the attention Mr. Carline has given to the subject, and by his endeavours to produce a Plan intended' for the purpose of uniting greater convenience than the Infirmary now affords with an economical expenditure of the funds of the Institution. The Committee, after a full consideration of the subject, and with the knowledge that a sum of money was expended within forty years upon a small scale with au object somewhat similar, adhere to the opinion expressed in their report of the 18th of July, " That it " is undesirable to expend" any considerable sum of " money upon the present Infirmary. The uncertainty " of the amount of outlay which is invariably attendant u upon the repairs of an old house, and the difficulty of " obviating the defects inherent to a building intended " for other purposes, induce them to prefer rc. com- mending the erection of a new Infirmary upon ihe " present scite, adapted entirely to the benevolent pur- " poses of its supporters." In furtherance of the Resolution which, for the guidance ofthe Committee, tbe General Meeting came to on the 18th July, " That it appears desirable that a 41 new Infirmary be built, provided the necessary funds : Ci for its erection can be procured," the Committee have endeavoured to ascertain the intentions of the Sub- scribers; and ihey have the satisfaction to find that a disposition has been expressed by many Ladies and Gentlemen who are promoters of ibis valuable Charity, to assist liberally by private subscription in the erection of a new Infirmary. They have reason to think a far larger sum will be raised by these means than they calculated upou in their last Report, by which the necessity of applying to the Funds in possession of tbe Trustees of the Infirmary will be materially diminished. The Committee recommend to the meeting to avail themselves of these benevolent intentions. The Committee cannot conclude their Report without recording iheir thanks to Mr. E. Humphreys, for the very handsome manner in which he has expressed his readiness to give up the possession of the house now occupied by him, at the shortest ncttice, for tbe accom- modation of the Intirmary. Lord CLIVE said, in addition fo what was contained hi the Supplementary Report, he had been directed to mention one or two points which could not con- veniently be introduced, into that document. And first, he had to communicate,' that the opinion of all the Medical Gentlemen connected with the Infirmary was unanimous in favour of the present SCite. 2diy, that the person ( Mr. E. Hancock) who had prepared the plan approved by the Committee, was willing to undertake tbe execution of the work, or to superintend it if it should be set by contract to auy other person If he ( Mr. Haycock) undertook tbe wor&, he had expressed a wish lhat some competent' person should be employed to inspect it every 3 E& onths during its progress. His Lordship continued :— at the former raiding, the value of the available property of the Institution had been estimated at £ 16,000; from which it had been proposed to fake £ 10,0.00, leaving £ 6000 to form a fund io aid of the annual subscriptions for tbe support of the Institution. He was happy to say, that from the improved state of the public funds, the funded property of the Institution had increased £ 1000 in value. In addition to ibis, he had reason to say,- they were justified in expecting at least J6000 from private subscriptions: so that, even resting upon this calculation, it would be necessary to take but £ 8000 from the funds of the Institution, and thus £ 9000 would be left, instead of £ 6000, as a fund in aid of the annual subscriptions.— He wished to take this opportunity of stating, in reference to the piece of laud adjoining the present premises,- and which had been thought requisite to complete the projected im prove men's, that Mrs. Corbet, of Sundorne Castle, to whom it belonged, had very handsomely offered to place it at the disposal of the Committee. The Earl of Powis then moved that the Report of ihe Committee presented this day should be approved. The Earl of KJLLMOREY seconded the motion; and said he had no doubt the intention of building a New Infirmary would lie as liberally supported by subscriptions as the present meeting! was respectably attended. J. C.. PELHAM, Esq. observed, that having on a former occasion been anxious that the public should be fully informed of the views and intentions of the Committee, he must now say, from tbe great author- ise proceeds of the anniversary sermon, amouuted , to from £ 1300 to £ 1400, while the income of the funded capital was but £ 600. The principal fund, therefore, he thought, was not that which the Hon. Member had specified. As to the fear of their out- running the public liberalify, which had been very properly expressed by the Hon. Gent, he thought they might, without presumption, discard any apprehension of that kind. At presenf, it appeared the income ofthe Institution exceeded the expendi- ture by £ 400 per annum 5 and though it was very true that a larger establishment vvould require an increased expenditure, yet he thought, for such an Institution, they might fairly confide in a propor tionate increase of the public liberality. As one means of increasing the fund for the purpose in view, he hoped he should be permitted to suggest that a sermon might be preached in each of the Churches within the district throughout which the Infirmary extended its benefits: that district in- cluded portions of several dioceses^ but a repre- sentation to the heads of the several sees would, he was sure, be duly seconded. The same had been done for a like object in a diocese in which he had been formerly resident, and means were also adopted by which similar collections were obtained from the various congregations of other denominations. Thus a large aggregate sum was obtained from many benevolent individuals of limited meansy who would otherwise have thought their donations might be considered too trifling in aid of so good and great an undertaking. He must say that he was inclined to agree with the recommendations contained in the Report of the Committee; but he wished to know whether, in agreeing to that Report, the meeting would be pledged to abide by the details of the plan now produced. It had been suggested that a Feyer Ward would be a desirable appendage to the Institution. Such departments were now very generally adopted; and he was himself en- gaged in the establishment of one at Stafford. Lord CLIVE said, as the average number of in- patients hitherto had not exceeded 88, and the new Infirmary was intended to accommodate a much larger number, a portion of it might, perhaps, be ppropriated as a Fever Wrard; or if considered more expedient, a Fever Ward might be attached to the building. The Rev. W. HOPKINS said, by the statutes of the Infirmary, infectious disorders were excluded from its internal arrangement. There was a feeling on this subject which had always impelled the Directors to pproach its consideration with great delicacy. At the same time, he might observe, that in the Physici- ans' Ward ofthe Institution, means had beeu adopted that had greatly tended to prevent the rules of the Institution operating so as to deprive the suffering poor of any description of that assistance which they might wish to receive, and of which they may stand iu need. R. A\ SLANEY, Esq. as a friend of the Institution, would impress upon the meeting the necessity of trespassing as little as possible on its funds; and he did trust lhat the amount of the donations would be such as to render a very little trespass of that kind requisite. He did recollect two instances which might be considered precedents on this point. In the one, where it was intended to pay a compliment—-^ com- pliment, indeed, justly due-— to a noble individual ( Lord Hill) now present, the amount of £ 4000 was raised in small sumtf. Again, when a portion, happily a small portion, of this county, was suffering from distress, a large amount was speedily contributed. And in the present instance, where the object was the support of an old and honoured'Institution, calculated above all others to cement the good feeling which ought to exist between the rich and tiie poor, he could not doubt that the liberality of the public would equal their most'sanguine expectations. Some desultory conversation then took place as to whether the resolution proposed, \ f adopted, would render it imperative to expend ihe sum of £ 8000 out of the present funds of the Institution. Lord CLIVE said, that he confidently anticipated lhat a larger sum than £ 6000 would be contributed by private subscription. The Hon. THOMAS KENYON said, it certainly was the intention of the Committee to trespass as little as possible on the funds of the Institution ; he hoped a much larger sum would be contributed than the £ 6000 that had been stated ; and in proportion as that ity and opulence of those by whom he saw himself sum was exceeded, so much less than £ 8000 vvould be surrounded, he felt himself in a situation of great difficulty. He had looked into the origin and ibe progress of the Institution, which had been conducted to the present moment with so much credit. Devi- ating, however, from the plans of their predecessors, they were now called open to waste that which, in his opinion, is the principal part of their support. And for what? To erect a larger building, which will require larger funds than ihey had at present 10 sup- port it. Something had been said of what Gentle- men might be expected to do by way of subscription ; and he certainly was not a person to doubt the libe- rality ofthe County : at the same time he would take this opportunity of doing justice to the exemplary conduct of the many excellent persons resident iu tbe town, on whom had devolved the important task of superintending the affairs of the Institution—- a task which had been performed with so much honour to the parties, and with so much benefit to those for whose assistance ibis excellent Institution was intend- ed. It would be well, however, to see that there was no danger of that liberality, which had hitherto flowed so freely, being worn out. A reference to some of the annual reports would shew that the Directors had, from lime to • time, expressed some anxiety as to defalcations in the list of anmial subscribers ; and late reports proved that the donations and legacies for some recent years had been less in an) Ount than had heretofore been the general average. He hoped he should not be considered as wishing to detract from the liberality ofthe kind friends of the Institution by these remarks: his object was to caution them against doing a permanent injury to the institution by letting funds out of their hands which ihey might not be able to replace. The Report had made a reference to what had been done forty years ago 5 and notwithstanding what had been said, he thought the plan then adopted should be followed on the present occasion. That plan was, fo consult the Medical Officers as to what was wanting, and then to make such alterations as would be requisite, and which, in all such institutions, were, from time to time, to be expected. He was anxious the public mind should be impressed with a belief that they were all slrenu- ouslv endeavouring to promote the beuefit of those for whose relief the Institution was intended, and that they should have credit for being actuated ouly by a wish to promote the interests of the Charity. He should therefore propose, as an amendment, " That a subscription be now ente& d. into for altering the present Infirmary. And that subscriptions and donations for that end form a separate fund, distinct taken from the fuuds of the Charity. Sir WATKIN WILLIAMS WYNN hoped that some gradual mode of proceeding with the work of the new nfirmary might be adopted, or, if no better mode offered itself, that one part of it should be completed, and the poor suffering patients be accommodated in that while the remainder was erected. His object was, that the poor persons sent from Montgomeryshire, or from distant parts of the county, of Salop, might not, t any time, be deprived of that aid which had hitherto been so regularly afforded by this valuable Charity. THOMAS BOYCOTT, Esq. supported Sir Watkin' suggestion. Lord CLIVE said, that subject had been considered by tbe Committee. It had been deemed impracticable to complete for use one part only of the intended In- firmary ; but he believed he was warranted in saying the Commiitee had a place in view which might be used as a temporary Infirmary while the new one was erecting. JOHN BATHER, Esq. said, he had on a former oc- casion expressed some anxiety as to taking so large a portion of their funds as had been originally suggested ; that anxiety had, however, been greatly relieved by the statement of Lord Clive: those who knew his Lord- ship, and who considered the circle in which his Lord- ship moved, as well as the means of obtaining informa- tion on such a point which he possessed, must be satisfied, that " ' said about the necessity of preserving the accumuiatecf fund of the Institution : but he would request to b£ allowed to state, it had been a' matter of doubt t< V many persons whether the known possession iff an eft a large fund might not in some degree have operated! of later years against the influx of benevolence Up- wards the Institution* in proportion I ® the arftount if had formerly experienced. The Earl of Powis then moved ( lie first resolu- s tion, for the erection of a new Infirmary upon the" present scite — The Rev. Sir EDWARD KYNASTON,' Bart, seconded the motion; which was put from the chair, and carried, there being but three or foui* dissentients. J. C. PELHATtf, Esq. said his onJyobject was to show the public that they were anxious to do ev^ ry thin^ for the benefit 6f the Institution, without adopting any thing that could tend to check the effusion of generosity in its favour. He would just observe, that there had been a difference of opinion with some respectable persons, as to the scite of the new Infirm- ary. For his part, he considered the present scite the very best, as there was al all times a pure air from the river 011 each side of it. He had been informed that when an Infirmary was first intended to be established, it had been in contemplation to erect it on the Quarry, but on it being intimated that th^ present building was to be had, it was adopted imme*' diately, as the most eligible situation. F. B. HARRIES, Esq. said, at ihe former meeting it had been suggested lhat £ 4000 only rtiight be raised by subscription ; it was now stated that £ 6000* might be calculated upon; but, for his part, lie' thought the sum would be much laYger than eveii' that amount. It ought, however, to be impressed1 upon the public mind, that their object was not merely to collect a large sum for the purpose of piling up bricks and mortar, but that it was intended t< v erect an Infirmary for the betler accommodation and more effectual relief of the suffering poor who stood- in need of medical or surgical assistance. Sir WATKIN WILLIAMS WYNN again rose to impress upon the meeting the necessity of providing for the accommodation of the poor persons who1 would require medical or surgical aid while the nevr Infirmary was erecting. The worthy Baronet en- forced the necessity of this measure in the strongest terms— W. CHARLTON, Esq. observed, that if a; commodious building even at some distance could be had, it should be taken for this purpose: everyone,: in such a case, must submit to some inconvenience ; and he was sure the medical gentlemen would do" every thing in their power to meet the wishes of the; public.— It was at length decided, after much conver- sation on this point, that Mr. Haycock should be employed to obtain premises to he used as a tempo- rary Infirmary, while the new one was being erected.' Some conversation took place as to the propriety of taking any sums which had been left as legacies to the Infirmary, for the erection of a new building. — J. C. PELHAM, Esq. thought the form of bequest would not permit such an appropriation.— W. ' W. WHITMORE, Esq. Lord CLIVE, and T. PEMBERTON, Esq. were decidedly of opinion. that as all bequests had been received for the general purposes of the Charity, it would be perfectly in accordance with the intention of the donors to apply it either ifk erecting a more commodious Infirmary, or in any other way that would benefit those who required the assistance of the Institution. The 4th and 5th resolutions ( see Advert.) having been moved by Earl Powis, and carried, THOMAS WHITMORE, Esq. proposed that the former Com- mittee should be re- appointed, which was agreed to. J. BATHER, Esq. wished to know whether it wa9 the intention of the Committee to have an open contract by estimate, or whether they were to have the power of entering into a private contract witli Mr. Haycock? Lord CLIVE said, he thought it would be best for the Committee to be unshackled upon this point. Their object would, undoubtedly, be to do that which would best secure the object in view, and at the Same time with a proper regard for the resources of the Institution. Of course, the Committee would have the work done by contract. J. BATHER, Esq. said he was perfectly aware that the lowest contract Was not always the most economical or the most beneficial: as, however, he now understood there would be an open contract,' subject to the discretion of the Committee, he wasi sure the public would be quite satisfied that every regard would be paid to the interests ofthe Charity. J. C. PELHAM, Esq. announced his intention of increasing his annual subscription from 5 guineas to 15 guineas. A subscription was then entered into for the erection of a New Infirmary; and in a few minuter more than £ 4000 was subscribed.— An increase was also announced to some of the annual subscriptions; which, with the subscriptions made in the room, anti those subsequently received, will be found adver- tised in another part of our Journal. POWER OF THE MUSCLES.— One of the ihosi wonderful propertiesof ihe muscles is the extraordinary force they exert, although they are composed of such slender threads or fibres. The following facts, in re- lation to this point, are demonstrated by the celebrated Borelli, in his work, De Motu Animalium. When a man lifts, with bis teelh, a weight of two hundred pounds, with a rope fastened to the j; iw teeth, the muscles named Temporalis and Massetes, with which people chew, and which perform this work, exert a force of above fifteen thousand pounds weight. If any one hanging his arm directly downwards, lifts s a weight of twenty pounds with the third or lust joint of his thumb, the muscle which benda the thumb, and bear » when Lord Clive ex pressed'his belief I , hat we'ghN exerts a force of about three thousand ... ... . . . \ 7i! „, j: . that £ 6000 would be raised by private subscription, there need be no apprehension that it would be so. Indeed, after his Lordship's declaration, he thought a larger sum than £ 6000 may be anticipated ; and, how- ever proper it may be to count the cost before they commenced such a serious work, he must say his fears had subsided* Independent of the contributions of the noble and the great, with whom it would be folly for pounds. When a man, standing upon his feet, leaps or springs for ard to the height of two feet, if ihe weight of sue a a man be one hundred and fifty pounds, the muscles employed in that action will exert a force two thousand times greater ; that is to say, a force of ahoul three hundred thousand pounds. The heart, at each pulse or contraction, by which it protrudes the blood out of the arteries into the veins, exerts a force of smaller men to compete, there were many men like I al)° yea hundred thousand pounds.— himself— men of the people— who would, according to their more limited means, contribute liberally in aid of the proposed undertaking: these lesser gentry ( if he may be allowed the expression), with the other branches of the middling classes, would furnish a large aggregate sum; and this, aided by the humbler con- tributions to be anticipated from parochial sermons, one of which, in the diocese of St. Asaph, had, he ob served in the paper of yesterday, already produced £ 19 ' n 1 v y ' ui u ' uunij^ iwouitniiv 1 , 1 j w tliav the Interest of £ 13,000 3 per Cent. Consols, which from lhat for supporting Ihe Infirmary." MANGEL WURZEL.— The Rev. W. M. Noel, of Canon House, Ncwnhain, in a letter dated Nov. 7, says—" 1 have just taken up above oue hundred Mangel VVurzel Roots, grown in my own garden Ibis year, under all Ihe unfavourable circumstances of the dry summer, which weigh generally near 20lhs. each with the tups, and are must of them 26 inches iu gh Ih." The Queen of Portugal, Maria da Gloria, is little more than seven years of age, being born in spring, 181!)-, her betrolhed uncle- husband, Don Miguel, ia just - 25, being born Ihe end of October, 1802. Mrs. Luffc, of Chichester, who died suddenly lately, had contrived, unknown to her husband, to secrete, nearly £ 1000 in gold and silver, Ihe knowledge of which she had only imparted 10 a young man, who, in case of her death before her husband, was lo insist on his settling it on their only son, before he was to be made acquainled with the spot where ihe treasure was concealed ; and on his agreeing to do so, the place was pointed out, and proved to he behind Ihe wainscot in their bed- room. taking the price of ihe Stocks at 78, would be required to create a sum of £ 10,000; an income of £ 2,051 would he left to cover the annual outgoings of the Institution, wilhout making any additional cull upon the annual subscriptions of its supporters, but which, nevertheless, should occasion require, and the number of patients be materially increased, the Commiitee do not doubt would be readily met. From the general anxiety expressed that this Insti- tution should be put upon an improved Tooling, and that additional means of accommodation should he given to the increased and increasing demands* for medical advice in. the wealthy and extensive district of which Shrewsbury is the centre-, and from ihe disposi- tion expressed by many valuable supporters of the Infirmary lo assist by subscription to accomplish these objects; and impressed by the animated appeal of their respected Diocesan at liie lost Annual Meeting, the Committee earnestly recommend the adoption of the suggestions which they have the honour of submitting to the consideration of the meeting, and which appear fully adequate to secure to the individuals who are the objects of their care and bounty those comforts and conveniences which their misfortunes require, and render their restoration lo health more probable-, and which, notwithstanding the excellent medical advice they receive, and the unvaried attention of the servants of the Institution, the present building- cannot supply. The Committee bate also to acknowledge with grati- lude a Plan which has been prepared voluntarily hy Mr. Carline, for Ihe alteration of the Infirmary. The plan has only beeu recently presented to them, and ihey are not consequently so well acquainted with its details as those prepared uuder their ow n direction. ( Signed) CLIVE, Chairmen, HILL, HUGH OWEN, WM. HOPKINS, liDWD. Berwos, JOSEPH STF'STON, THOS. KEN YON. * The number of persons which can be conveniently accom- modated is 75; the present number of patients is aDoirt i) 0; and several have lately been refused admittance from want of room. Philosopher. STATISTICS or THE CHINESE EMPIRE.— The empire ia divided into twenty provinces. There are reckoned lo be 185capitals, and as many large towns of Ihe second order. The taxes and duties amount annually to a sum of about thirteen millions nnd 11 quarter sterling; 1,012,000 tons of corn and rice are also deducted for the subsistence of Ihe troops, and supplying the public granaries. The civil service Sir ANDREW CORBET, 13art. seconded Mr. Pel- ham's amendment. The Rev. W. HOPKINS, as a Member of the Committee, stated that the Committee had not taken a single step without consulting the opinions of all the Medical Gentlemen connected with the Institu- tion. The Hon. R. H. CLIVE said, he bad, at the former meeting, from the want of means whereon to ground his opinion, expressed his belief that the funds wanted might be raised by au increase of annual subscriptions. Subsequent enquiries had, however, induced him to come to a conclusion diametrically opposed to his former opinion ; and he felt assured that the mode now proposed would be liberally seconded throughout the County, and that there need be no apprehension of the Infirmary being enabled to maintain its deserved hig- h character as a Public Institution. The Lord Bishop of LICHFIELD and COVENTRY, in reference to what had fallen from the Hon. Member for the County ( Mr. Pelham), hoped he should be pardoned for trespassing shortly on the attention of the meeting. And first, it had been urged, that, in building a new Infirmary on an enlarged scale, and, for this purpose, taking a part of the accumulated fund of the Institution, they would be deviating from the plans of their prede- cessors. He, however, thought that would not be the case. On referring to the amount of the popu- lation in 1747, when the Infirmary was commenced, it might be considered that tho population was now one- half more than at that period ; it was therefore reasonable to conclude that the public would coin- cide in opinion with those who maintained the necessity of an increase of accommodation. The next point advanced by the Hon. Member was, that by taking a portion of the accumulated capital ofthe Institution, they were reducing the principal fund of the Institution. On referring, however, to the report, it appeared the annual- subscriptions, with for this express purpose, would swell the subscription cosjs only one million and a half sterling; hut Ihe in a degree perhaps scarcely anticipated. He thought, ™ " therefore, they might now set about building a new Infirmary. Uuder other circumstances he should have thought it contemptible in the inhabitants of the County to have commenced the erection of a spacious and enlarged Infirmary— a Palace, as it were, of Inva. lids— which they could not have finished ; lint now there was a prospect uf obtaining the requisite funds, it would be for the credit and the honour of Ihe County that it should be placed on the most respectable footing. W. WOLEYCHE WHITMOUE, Esq. said be rel- iably. was not opposed to the building of a New infirmary; but he must protest against il going forth to the County that Ihey had any fund at all for lhat purpose. Before any portion of the funds ofthe Charity were touched, he would put it to the liberality of Ihe County by every motive to see what they would do. The surplus fund now in hand, ought lo be considered a sacred fund, and 110 inroad upon it should be permitted : nothing would tend so much lo slacken the zeal of the County as the idea lhat there was such au available fund, although it was evident that fund might be required to meet other exigencies. Looking forward to what would be the claims of an enlarged Institution, he. thought it was very doubtful if ihe income of the whole fund, with the subscriptions and olher casual assistance, would be sufficient for its maintenance. He was most desirous that the question should be put to the good sense, the good feeling, and the liberality of the County, and that, as a power, ful auxiliary, the recommendation of the respected Diocesan should be adopted ; so that any resort to the funds of the Charity in aid of Ihe new undertaking should be looked upon as a last resource. The Rev. WILLIAM HOPKINS said, as a clergy- man, he should be happy lo promole the interests of the Institution by every means in his power. As re- garded Ihe r. commendaiion of the respectedDfecesa 11. he hoped he should be excused for suggesting that I he period for making parochial collections should be left to the several clergymen; he had some experience as to the stale of country parishes, and where the tenants were at rack rents he knew they could at this time with difficulty meet their customary payments : in a few months, he hoped, collections might be made with more advantage, A good deal had bees military service is six limes as expensive, amounting to upwards of eight millions sterling. Among the articlrs of the Chinese budget, there are found eight millions for the keeping iu repair of the Yellow River, two millions for the gardens of Yuen- Ming, and large sums for the entertainment of the ministers of state, of Ihe first and second class, lo Ihe number of 3525. The revenue of Ihe slate in money and produce is valued at about thirty millions sterling. The duties of entry and exportation of English and American vessels received at Canton, add to this sum nearly another million. The revenue of England, which only reckons twenty- two millions of inhabitants, rose, in 1824, to a sum which was one- half more than lhat of the whole empire of China, which, according lo llie latest census, contains 146 millions of inhabitants. That part of Ihe population which lives on the water amounts lo two millions ; Ihe civil employments do not exceed 9611, and the military officers 7552. The army forms an enormous mass of 1,263,000 men, of which 82- 2,000 belong to the infantry, 410,000 to the cavalry, and 31,000 to the marine. On Wednesday afternoon, a youth, Charles Blake, accomplished the foolish and dangerous feat of clambering outside the spire of AH Saints' church, Stamford, to its summit, when, having fastened his neckerchief to the weather vane as a token of his prowess, he safely descended. SHREWSBURY: PRINTED AND PUBLISHED tvw. fl J. 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