1818.] Harvey Christian Combe-Matthew Gregory Lewis, Esqr. 81 volent institutions in the metropolis. The Society for Bettering the Condition of the Poor originated solely with him, and he continued to the last to superintend the publication of its reports in which many valuable papers from his pen will be found. He published separately: 1. Observations on the proceedings of the Friends of the Liberty of the Press 8vo. 1793. 2. Letter to the Bishop of Durham on the measures under the consideration of parliament for promoting industry and the relief of the poor, 8vo. 1807. 3. The New School being an attempt to illustrate its principles and advantages, 8vo. 1810. 4. The Barington School, being an account of that established by the Bishop of Durham, at Bishop Auckland, 8vo. 1812. 5. An Account of ths supply of fish for the manufacturing poor, 8vo. 1818. 6. Spurinha, or the Comforts of Old Age, 8vo. 1816. 7. Case of the Salt Duties with Proofs and Illustrations, 8vo. 1818. Sir Thomas Bernard was nearly related to the Bishop of Durham, who gave him the Chancellorship of his diocese, and committed the management of most of his private concerns to his hands. It was on the occasion of the appointment just mentioned that he was created doctor of civil law by the University of Oxford. HARVEY CHRISTIAN COMBE, ESQ. At his seat, Cobham Park, Surrey, in his 67th year, after a very long and severe illDess, Harvey Christian Combe, esq. He was born in 1752-3 at Andover, being the eldest son of a respectable solicitor of that town, who besides an extensive practice possessed a landed estate of five hundred a-year. While two younger brothers chose the army, in which both obtained companies, and one a grave; the eldest after receiving a good education, repaired to the metropolis with a view to merchandize. Here he became an inmate in the family of his relation Mr. Boyce Trees, an eminent cornfactor, whose daughter he married, and to whose business he succeeded. After some time spent in this trade, Mr. Combe was induced to embark with two near friends in a brewery, which in the course of a few years became the fifth if not the fourth house in London. The popular manners of Mr. Combe and perhaps his political connexions, recommended him to a situation in the Corporation, to which he was introduced by the late Alderman Sawbridge. In the year 1790 he offered himself as a candidate for the City, but was unsuccessful; and again in 1795, on the death of Alderman Sawbridge. At the general election in 1796, however, he was more fortunate; and in 1800 he served the office of Lord Mayor with great credit. He continued to be re-elected in every parliament following, and to enjoy the favour of his brother citizens till last year, when in consequence only of his severe illness, the *ame party by whom he had been uniformly supported, compelled him by their resolu NEW MONTHLY MAG.-No. 55. tions in the Common Hall, to a resignation Such is popular gratitude, and the durability of political attachments. At the period of alarm when the country exhibited a noble spirit of patriotism in the assembled ranks of volunteers for the general defence, Mr. Combe was one of the first to offer his services to government. He was chosen Captain Commandant of the Aldgate Association, and he was ultimately Lieutenant Colonel of a Battalion. The principles of the Alderman were in unison with those of Mr. Fox, and in private life his character was very estimable. MATTHEW GREGORY LEWIS, ESQ. On the death of his father, Mr. Lewis 82 Bedford-Berks-Bucks-Cambridge-Cornwall-Cheshire. succeeded to a handsome patrimony, part of which lay in the West Indies. He resided in the Albany when in London, and lived rather in a retired manner. But the latter part of his life he spent in travelling in his [Aug. 1, person he was small and well formed; his countenance expressive; his manners elegant; and his conversation agreeable. was never married, but has left one daugh ter. PROVINCIAL OCCURRENCES IN THE COUNTIES OF ENGLAND, ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY. BEDFORDSHIRE. During the whole of last year the average time of actual rain was one hour 47 minutes, and the average quantity 0.68 inches per day. The observations were made in this county. Married.] G. P. Sharpe, esq. of Tempsford, to Maria, eldest daughter of the late Rev. R. Palmer, of Grantham. Died.] At Shefford, Mrs. Gaye, wife of Mr. C. S. G. surgeon. Her death was ocoasioned by excessive grief for the hopeless state of her son, (aged 11, who died a few days before) thereby bringing on a premature labour of a still-born infant. At Chicksand Priory, in his 77th year, Sir George Osborne, bart. a general in the army, and colonel of the 40th regt. foot. BERKSHIRE. Married.] Wm. Mount, esq. of Wasing place, to Charlotte, 2d daughter of G. Talbot, esq. of Guyting, Gloucestershire. The Rev. C. Wood, rector of Tendring, Essex, to Anne, only daughter of the late Rev. E. St. John, of West Court, Finchamstead. Died.] At Reading, Penelope, relict of the late Rev. C. Sturges, formerly vicar of St. Mary's. At Windsor, Mrs. H. Penlington, 33. At Hungerford, Mrs. D. Burch, widow, 89. Her eminent piety and charity, in liberally administering to the wants of the neighbouring poor, will be long remembered with regret. At her house, at Maidenhead Bridge, Lady Pococke, relict of Sir Isaac P. Mr. Isaac P. of Frith street, London, succeeds to her fortune. At Sunning Hill, Lady Lindsay, widow of General Sir David L. bart. He look remarkably well, are good crops at present, and on the turn for a nut-brown. The works of the Eau Brink Drainage have commenced with great activity. More than a thousand men, with hundreds of carts and horses, are now in constant employ, so that the whole undertaking is expected to be completed within the term of 12 months. Died.] At Cambridge, T. V. Oakes, esq. an eminent surgeon, distinguished by the urbanity of his manners, as well as for skill in his profession. He had practised upwards of 40 years in the town, and was father of a numerous offspring, 10 of whom with the widow survive. Mr. J. Robinson, of Clayhithe Sluice. Mr. W. Okey, 47, of Granchester. Mr. T. Pettet, farmer, of Kirtling. In his 65th year, Mr. G. Andrews, farmer and grazier, of Friday Bridge, near Wisbich. CORNWALL. Five hundred pounds of the public money has been granted for the relief of the Scilly Islands. The Cornwall Gazette makes an additional statement: "A thousand pounds at least is necessary to satisfy their present necessities, and from two to three thousand pounds to establish mackarel and pilchard fisheries, as the means of permanent support." A subscription is recommended for the purpose. Immense shoals of pilchards have been lately seen off the north coast. Five thousand were lately brought into Looe by the driving boats, and the season is expected to be uncommonly favourable for the fisheries. Birth.] The lady of W. Rashleigh, esq. of a daughter. Married.] At Cardynham, Henry Petre, esq. of the Inniskillen Dragoons, to Elizabeth Anne, eldest daughter of E. J. Glynn, esq. of Glynn. CHESHIRE. Stockport has lately been the scene of serious disturbances. A numerous body of work people struck for wages, and attacking the Poor Loom Factory of Mr. Garside, were at length dispersed by the yeomanry cavalry and a troop of the 13th light dragoons. One-and-twenty persons have since been apprehended on a charge of rioting. That venerable edifice, Chester cathedral is now in so ruinous a state as to demand its immediate repair. The bishop has addressed a circular note to his clergy, request 1818.] Cumberland-Derbyshire-Devon.. ing them to preach sermons and make collections in their several parishes, to prevent greater dilapidations, if not entire destruction. At the late Chester fair there was an excellent shew of horses: prime tits went off at low prices, inferior ones quite a drug; many taken away unsold. In pigs, and all other cattle, a great reduction in price. An abundant, stock of Scotch, Manchester, Yorkshire, Sheffield, and Birmingham goods in the halls, at nearly the same prices as last fair. Irish linens maintain their usual prices. Hops experienced a trifling reduc The altitude of Skiddaw, according to a recent measurement of Mr. Greatorex, is ascertained to be 1012 yards 3 inches. Births. At Carlisle, Mrs. William Norman, of a daughter.-Mrs. Robert Norman, of a daughter. Married.] At Wigton, Mr. Geo. Studholme, saddler, to Miss E. Graves. At Whitehaven, Mr. W. Grisdale, of the Custom House, to Miss Sawyers, of Corkickle. Mr. Joseph Henderson, of Coga Hall, to Miss Sarah Coulthard, of Brocklebank. At Nichol Forest, Mr. John Irving, of Longtown, to Miss James, daughter of the Rev. Mr. J. John Walker, esq. of Flimby Park, to Miss Allanby, of Flimby. At Beckermont, Jos. Hartley, esq. of Woda Bank, to Miss Hutchinson. At Workington, the Rev. A. Cuppage, of Stagley Bridge, near Manchester, to Miss A. Frazer. At Langholm, Mr. A. Smith, writer, to Miss Reid. Died.] At Carlisle, Frances, the eldest daughter of Peter Dixon, esq. 26. Mrs. Matthews, wife of Mr. Matthews, draper, in the prime of life, much respected. At Wedholm Hill, near Wigton, Mr. W. Lightfoot, 60. At Penrith, in consequence of her clothes catching fire, Mrs. Mary Tolson, aged, 88. -Miss D. Sisson, 17. 83 Drowned while bathing in the Derwent, at Workington, John Wildridge, aged 17, very promising youth. At Alston Moor, Mrs. Walton, killed by a flash of lightning, while standing in an outhouse, by the side of her husband and daughter. At Cockermouth, Mr. John Beeby, 55. At Linstock, near Carlisle, Mrs. E. Bonstead, 88. At Clifton, near Penrith, the Rev. Mr. Moorehouse, vicar, 66. At Maryport, Mr. Simion, advanced in years. At Burns, near Keswick, Mr. Edmondson, 63. At Sea, Mr. Fox, master of the Ship, Triton, of Whitehaven. At Whitehaven, Mr. R. Crosby, 73. DERBYSHIRE. The new and magnificent road from Belpar to Cromford, along the Banks of the Derwent, (of which some notice was taken in our last,) was completed under the auspices of the Dukes of Devonshire and Rutland, assisted by the neighbouring gentry and some public spirited individuals of Manchester, in the short space of twelve months. Through an extent of thirty-five miles, every hill of any difficulty has been avoided. To those who travel between Derby and Sheffield the distance will be somewhat lengthened, yet the journey will be performed in much less time and with far greater ease than by the usual road. This new line leads through scenery the most delightful, with the advantage also of the Wye, Matlock, and Bakewell on the route. Married] At Wiln, C Biden, esq. of the East India C. Service, to Harriet, eldest daughter of J. Freeth, esq. of Risley. Died.] At Blackbrook, near Chapel in le Frith, Mr. Aaron Eaton, silver-plater, of Sheffield. S. Bristowe, esq. 81, of Twyford House, and of Beesthorpe Hall in Nottinghamshire: he acted as a Justice of Peace for both Counties. DEVONSHIRE. On Monday, June 29, some Cawsand fishermen caught with a small whiting hook, an enormously large halibut, measur ing five feet in length, seven inches in thickness, and weighing ninety-nine pounds. On being brought to Plymouth market, it was immediately purchased for Lord Ebrington, candidate for the county, and forwarded to Exeter, decorated profusely at the head and tail, with his Lordship's favours. A meeting of the Apiarian Society a Exeter, announces the advantages that will 84 Dorsetshire-Durham-Essex-Gloucester. accrue by affording a larger additional space to bees, during the present honey season. The reporter asserts that he has a colony of bees which already occupy as much room as would fill two Winchester bushels: five sixths of which are already filled with a rich honeycomb. The present year is most abundant; likely to rival that of 1809, when by judicious management, nearly twelve gallons of honey were produced by a single stock of bees. Birth.] The Lady of Capt. Jn. Bastard, R. N. of a son. At Sandridge, the Lady of R. W. Newman, esq. of a daughter. Married.] At Exeter, Mr. J. Ellis, currier, to Miss Eliz. Thorne. At Biddeford, the Rev. Mr. Stevens, to Miss Eliz. Stapleton. The Rev. J. Denham, of Willow-street chapel, to Miss Lucy Dunsterville. At Heavytree, Mr. H. Hooper, third son of Mr. W. H. architect, to Sarah, youngest daughter of Mr. R. Wilcox. Died.] At Exeter, Jos. Powell, esq. merchant; generally respected as a man of unblemished integrity and sincerity. In his 68th year, Mr. Thos. Salter, master of the Star Inn; the business of which he had conducted with credit, and to the entire satisfaction of commercial gentlemen and others frequenting the house, for 26 years. At Plymouth, Mr. Gliddow, carpenter of the Navy. Mr. Hammett, rope-maker. In consequence of the rupture of a blood vessel, Lieut. Crossman, R. N. Suddenly, Capt. J. Lake, R. N. Mr. Turner, quarter-man in the Dockyard. At Exmouth, Mrs. Cooke, many years conductress of a seminary for young ladies. Mr. J. Gifford, 54, of the London hotel; he lingered through an illness of four years duration, and had ever possessed a willing disposition to please, connected with an assiduous demeanour. At Dawlish, Mr. W. Browne, jun. 33, of Collumpton. At Orreston, near Plymouth, in his 80th year, Lieut. John Burrows, R. N. in which he had served 64 years, and 56 as a Lieutenant; excepting three in Greenwich Hospital, he was the oldest Lieutenant on the list, and he preferred continuing so, as he had twice declined the rank of a Master and Commander. At Alphington, Mrs. Hamilton, wife of J. H. esq. of Ireland. At Slade House, near Kings-bridge, S.H. Hayne, esq. At Teignmouth, Mary, relict of the late J Smith, esq. of Summer Castle, Lancashire. DORSETSHIRE. The Bishop of Salisbury embarked at Weymouth July 15, on board the King's .ship Tiber, Captain Dacres, and sailed for [July 1, the Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. His Lordship's visit is for the purpose of performing the services of confirmation and consecration. The Islands are within the diocese of Winchester, but the bad health of the Bishop has incapacitated him for the duties. His Lordship will be the first English Bishop that has ever visited those Islands in his official capacity. Married. At the Friends Meeting House, John Rutter, of Shaftesbury, son of the late Thomas R. of Bristol, to Ann, eldest daughter of Richard Clarence, of the Minories, London. Died.] Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. Castleman, solicitor, of Winborne. DURHAM. Married.] At Stockton-upon-Tees, Mr. solicitors, to Ann, daughter of the late R. Wm. Atty, clerk to Messrs. Clerk and Grey, Hughes, esq. and niece to the late R. Brunton, esq. ESSEX. The warm salt water bath lately constructed at Maldon, in addition to the cold one formerly made by Mr. Edward Bright, proves highly useful and accommodating to the inhabitants of that place and the neighbourhood. Married.] Lieut-Col. Bruce, to Charlotte, second daughter of Js. Forbes, esq. of Hutton Hall. Saml. Meredith, esq. to Miss M. Mathews, both of Stratford Green. At Witham, W. de Croix, esq. of Windsor, to Mary, daughter of the late N. Green, esq. consul at Nice. At Stanway, B.A.HI Gaskell, to Ann, only daughter of the late W. Goode, esq. At Leyton, 22, Eliza, eldest daughter of Isaac Solly, esq. Harriott, youngest daughter of W. Devon, J. E. Walford, esq. of Bockington, to esq. of Upper Guildford-street, Russell square. Died.] At Colchester, 80, Mr. Thos. Marshall. He was a man of inoffensive manners, though eccentric in his habits and disposition. He had formerly been a teacher of music of some celebrity. At Saffron Walden, Thos. Petit, gent. formerly first lieutenant in the South Essex Militia. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A very handsome gallery has been lately erected in the ancient and beautiful church of Marshfield by Sir C. B. Codrington, bart. lord of the manor. It is intended for the accommodation of those who have no pews. Births. The lady of Dr. Dickson, of Clifton, of a daughter. The lady of Col. H. D. Baillie, of Bristol, of a daughter. Married.] Mr. J. C. Hall, of Bristol, to Miss A. Clutterbuck, of Berkeley. The Rev. J. J. Goodenough, D. D. Master of the Bristol Grammar School, to Isa bella, fourth daughter of R. N. Newman, M. D. of Thornbury Park. At Badminton, Mr. J. Mackay to Miss A. Watts. At Bristol, Mr. Job Wheatley, of Glasgow, to Maria, third daughter of Mr. T. Edwards, late of Bradford. Died.] At Bristol, the Rev. G. T. Sangar, M. A. curate of St. Werbergh's.-In her 94th year, Mrs. J. Bazin, formerly of the island of Jersey.-Sarah, widow of the late Richard Symes, esq. merchant. At the Mythe, in her 18th year, Miss Osborne, only child of Mr. T. Osborn, of Tewksbury; a young woman of amiable temper and pleasing manners, and who, during a long illness, manifested the christian virtue of patience in an eminent degree. In his 84th year, Mr. J. Foreshew, a respectable farmer of Maiseyhampton. S. Maria, wife of the Rev. R. Worthington, of Swinton, near Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. On Thursday, July 14, the young gentlemen of Winchester College, spoke before the Warden of New College, Oxford, when the medals were awarded as under:-gold medals, to Mr. Crotch, for an English Essay, subject, "There is an heroic Innocence as well as an heroic Courage ;" and to Mr. Wickham, for a Latin Poem, subject, Iphigenia in Aulide.-Silver medals: to Mr. Pilkington, subject, "Hannibalis ad Scipionem de Pace," oratio, Livy; and to Mr. Stonehouse, subject," Lord Stafford's Speech to the English House of Lords before his condemnation." The Portsmouth paper announces, that Mr. Edye, late of the dock-yard at Pembroke, is to proceed, in company with Commissioner Upton, to Trincomalee (island of Ceylon), and thence to Cochin, on the Coromandel coast, to contract with the native builders for building six small frigates on the plan of our old sloops of war, with some improvements, to mount 32 guns eachTrincomalee to be used only as a repairing yard. The Duke of York allowed the late Mr. Rose to retain the office of deputy-warden and keeper of the New Forest during his life; but he has now resolved to hold the courts in person, with the assistance of a steward. He holds his first court on the 24th instant at Lyndhurst. Talavera Wheat-The introduction of this species into English soil, has been traced to the following circumstance:-After the battle of Talavera, lieut. col. Copson, of the 82d regiment, on the retreat, plucked a few ears of corn from a field of wheat which he was passing through; these he brought over to England, and subsequenly presented to Mr. J. Tarver, of Ranville, near Romsey. It appears that the Messrs. Tarver, of Colderton Farm, near Andover (sons of Mr T.) have cultivated this wheat successfully, and it is by them only that the growth of t 85 Married.] The Rev. T. Oxenham, of Worting, to Miss Hubbard, of Bacton. At Newchurch, Isle of Wight, the Rev. T. H. Wilkinson to Miss E. Parker. The Rev. R. Hampson, missionary to Cal cutta, to Harriet, youngest daughter of the late Mr. D. Orange, senior, druggist, of Portsea. Dr. Lazzaretto, R. N. resident physician of Portsea, to Mrs. Lowe, relict of D. L. esq. solicitor. At Winchester, the Rev. W Scott, second son of Sir Joseph S. hart. of Great Barr Hall, Staffordshire, to Maria, third daughter of the Rev. Dr. Gabell, head master of Winchester College. At Southampton, Colonel Wilson, to Miss Saunders. Died.] At Lymington, in his 46th year, Major Wingfield, late of the 36th foot.Anne, only daughter of the late Mr. J. Davis, alderman of Salisbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. At Hertford assizes, Miss Hardenn, daughter of a tradesman at Hatfield, obtained a vedict of 4,0001. damages against Mr. Cawston, printer, of Finch-lane, Cornhill, for a breach of a promise of marriage. The promise was couched in these words:-"{ will marry you as soon as circumstances will permit." Subsequent to this, Mr. C. had purchased the wedding-ring, and procured the license, and then abruptly broke off the match. The defendant come into the possession of a considerable property (20,0001.) by the death of his father. just Birth.] At Shenly Parsonage, Mrs. Newcombe, wife of the Rev. T. N. rector, of a son. Died] In his 65th year, the Rev. D. Jenks, rector of Aldbury. KENT. The wheat in this district looks beautifully. We wish we could say the same of the barley. Beans are complained of. Fears but an indifferent growth; but cherries, gooseberries, and currants, plentiful. Of apples a great abundance; many trees are literally loaded, and are obliged to be propped up.It is too early to speak with confidence as to the ultimate produce of the hop plant; but from the present appearance, we have much to hope. Birth.] At her father's house, W. Baldwyn, esq. at Slede Hill, the wife of Major Tylden, of the engineers, of a son. Married.] At Speldhurst, near Tunbridge, Lord Cochrane, to Miss C.C. Barnes, late of Bryanstone-street, London At Fakenham, Fr. Devey, esq. to Frances Buttivant, fourth daughter of J. B. esq. of Kennington, formerly of Norwich. At Hawkhurst, the Rev. J. H. Howlett, vicar of Hollington, to Sarah, eldest daughter of Mr. Fr. Ayerst. At Maidstone, Webster Gillman, esq. to |