At Earsdon, Mr. George Dryden, of Seator Sluice, ship-owner, to Miss Mary Stoker, of the Look-out farm.

At Stamfordham, Mr. Wm. Dixon, of Fenwick, to Miss Wilson, of Stamfordham

Mr. Matthew Hudson, of Shire Moor, to Miss Mary Taylor, of Newburn.

At Tynemouth, Mr. Easterby, of North Shields, to Miss Ostieil, daughter of Mr. J. O. harbour master, of Newcastle.

At Wooler, Thomas Selby, esq. of Earle, to Anne, daughter of Mr. Walter Rowland, of Berwick.

At Durham, Mr. Edmund Hopper, to Miss Eliza Hall, of Old Elvet.

At Newcastle, Mr. Robert Youll, to Mrs. Margaret Row. -Mr. George Murray, to Miss Susannah Proctor, both of this town.J. S. Bastard, esq. captain of the Royal Artillery, to Mary, youngest daughter of T. Smith, esq. of St. Lawrence.

At Gateshead, Mr. Ovingham, to Miss Jane Bell, of Ryton.

At Tweedmouth, Mr. Henry Wilson, to Miss Isabella Wood, both of Spittal.-Mr. Robert Ramsay, to Miss Mary Pearson, both of Tweedmouth.

Died] Thomas William Lowes, esq. of Ridley-hall, Northumberland.

At North Shields, greatly regretted, Mr. T. H. Hurry, ship-owner, 32.-Mr. James Fowler.-Magdalene, daughter of the late Mr. George Taylor, 21.

Near Gateshead, Mr. John Atkinson, 59.Miss Elizabeth Forbes, of Gateshead, 35.Mr. Wm. Rowland, of the same place. Margaret, wife of Mr. George Brekons, of Pandon Bank, agent, 24.

At Durham, Margaret, wife of Mr. Benja min Whitehead, 36-Charles, fourth son of the late Henry Methold, esq. of Burn-hall, aged 17.

Mr. Thomas Waistell, of Newcastle, much respected, 68.

At Bishop Auckland, Mr. H. Mowbray, 30. At Hilsay, aged 74, Mr. Wm. Womphrey, who occupied the farm of Hilsay, as tenant to the Duke of Northumberland, for upwards

of 50 years.

Jane, wife of Mr. Matthew Lee, of Hexham.

Miss Isabella Smith, 72.
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND.

The capital, and part of a column of the Tuscan order, fifteen inches in diameter, an aqueduct, formed of large cemented stones, and several pieces of hewn stone and bricks have been discovered, about four feet below the surface of the ground, at Stanwix-bank

near Carlisle.

Seven vessels have been launched at Whitehaven since the beginning of September, which amount together to 1490 tons.

An association is forming in Westmoreland to raise a fund for the purpose of offering premiums for the destruction of foxes, and for defraying the expense of prosecuting such perMONTHLY MAG. No. 233.

sons as shall be known to introduce these vermin, whose ravages have of late become so great as to demand immediate and vigorous measures to prevent their spreading. The parish of Gosforth, and the adjoining parts, are infested with these filthy animals, in a degree not known by the oldest inhabitant living.

A trout was taken lately in the river Ure, near Hawes, in Wensleydale, that measured' 27 inches in length, 18 inches in circunference, and weighed 11 lb. 12 oz.

The inhabitants of Kirkby Lonsdale, from a very liberal and well conducted subscription, have been enabled to supply the poor of that town with oatmeal at reduced prices, for nearly five months back

A property was sold lately at Kirkby Lonsdale for 10,4007, for which the owner had ne. ver received 2007. rent.

Married At Kendal, Mr. James Wilkinson, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. John Dawson.

At Sedbergh, Mr. Palmer, solicitor, to Mrs. Findlay, of Thorns Hall, near Sedbergh.

At Carlisle, Mr. Keys, merchant, of Liverpool, to Miss Mary Lowry, youngest daughter of the late John I.. esq.-Mr. John Sowerby, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. C. Park. Mr. Joseph Harding, to Miss Ann Burgess.-Mr. T. Gash, to Miss Glendinning -Mr. T. Armstrong, to Miss Jane Watson, of Brackenthwaite.

At Whitehaven, Mr. Robert Corkhill, to Miss Mary Robson. Mr. Forsyth, to Miss Catherine Steel.

At Penrith, Mr. John Barton, to Miss Phillis Hodgson, both of Penrith.-Mr. Francis Barton, to Miss Hannah Richardson.

At Keswick, Mr. Thomas Pinkett, of Warrington, to Miss Richardson, of Keswick.

At Crosby, near Carlisle, the Rev. W. Barnes, curate of Scaleby, to Miss Margaret Hetherington, of Crosby.

Mr. Lancaster, of Pooley Bridge, to Miss Thwaite, of Kendal.

At Mislett, Mr. R. Laycock, of Liverpool, to Miss Weaver, of Mislett.

At Shap, Anthony Eidsforth, esq. of Poulton Hall, to Miss Grace Atkinson, of Shap.

Died.] At Kirkbride, Mr. John Davison, aged 90. His two next neighbours died there lately, viz. Sarah Fariam, aged 96, and Mary Clark, aged 91.

Margaret Furness, of Kendal, 87.

At Carlisle, Mr. G. Gardner, of Penrith. He had walked to Carlisle to attend the election and was found dead in his bed the fol

lowing morning, he was supposed to be the oldest and most skilful angler in the county. -Mr. Wm. Henderson, 81.-Mrs. Fleming, wife of Mr. Joseph F. 66.-Mr. John Robson, 65.-Mrs. E. Sutton, of the Society of Friends, in her 80th year, mother of Messrs. L. H. and R. S.wine-merchants, of Carlisle.Mr. T. Marsden.-Lydia Hutton, widow, aged 91.

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At Corkickle, Mr. J. Lister, son of Mr. L. comptroller of the customs at Whitehaven.

At Whitehaven, Mrs. Jaques, 75-Mrs. Wilson, wife of Capt W. of the Pomona.

At Easington, Mrs Robinson, mother of GR. esq. collector of the customs at Sunderland, 89.

At Cockermouth, Mrs Green, relict of Andrew G. esq.

At Keswick, Mrs. Culling, wife of Mr. C. architect.

Mrs. Ellen Horner, of Conistone, near Kettlewell, 68.

The Rev John Beck, master of the Free Grammar School at Penrith, and curate of Newbig in. 26

A Gates ead Isabella Sharpe, widow of John S pitman, at the great ge of 114 years it appears by the baptismal register of the parsh, that she was christened the 17th of August, 1698.

YORKSHIRE

At Pontefract, Mr Milnes 422-Mr. Lascelles 336-Lord Pollington 311-and Mr. Hodgson 175.

At Beverley, J. Wharton, esq. 805-Charles Forbes, esq. 731- W. Beverley, esq 592

At the election for York city, the late members, Sir M. M. Sykes, and the Hon. Lawrence Dundas were re-ele ted without opposition. For the county Lord Milton and Mr. Lascelles have been returned; Mr Mon tague not coosing to stand the expence of a contest. On this subject the editor of the Hull Rockin kom makes some very severe and pertinent reflections; he attributes the result of the election to a complete intrigue between two noble families, and denies that this great county is at all represented.

Alderman Scholey, the Lord Mavor elect of London, is a native of Leeds, and has the meri of having advanced himself in the honourable pursuits of commerce, from the humble situat of a clerk in a banking-house in this place, to the office of first magistrate of the Arst city i Europe.

It is determined to establish a fourth banking concern in Leeds, and the first of January next is mentioned as the time of opening the new bank.

Married.] At York, Harry Bradburne, esq. of the Queer's Dragoon Guards, to Louisa Sarah, fifth daughter of the Rev. Hoadley Ashe, D.D.

At Huddersfield, M. S. Kenny, M.D. of Balinrobe, ireland, to Sophia, third daughter of Wm. Fenton, esq. of Spring-Grove, Huddersfield. James Bradley, esq. of Huddersfield, M.D. to Miss Fenton, sister to Wm. F. esq. of Spring-Grove

JW. Field, esq. of Heaton, to the eldest daughter of R. W. Myddleton, esq. of Grinkle Park.

Mr Bartholomew, methodist preacher, of Bradford, to Miss Lang, of Blackburn.

At Haughton, the Rev. T. Vaughan, of that place, to Miss Walton, of Gainford.

Richard Ellerton, esq. of Richmond, to Miss Wright, of Carr-Lodge, near Wakefield.➡ Mr. Ebenezer Wilson, son of Mr. George W. printer and stationer, to Miss Charlotte Yarborough, all of Leeds. Mr. T. C. Parker, to Miss S. Stea, both of L eds.

At Scalby, Mr. J. B. Ownem, of Scarbro', to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Ford, land-surveyor, of Ayton

Mr. Mann, of Wakefield, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late Rev. William Mountjoy, vicar of Kirkburton.

Mr. Smith, of Baiby, to Mrs. Morley, of Scotter. being the sixth fair partner he has

led to the altar.

At Northallerton, Mr. Thomas Langdale, bookseller, Ripon, to Miss Hague, of the former place.

At Sennington, near Pickering, Mr. W. Parkin, merchant, Great Driffield, to Miss Craven, only daughter of I. C. esq of the former place. An amiable and accomplished lady with a handsome fortune.

Mr. Richard Lawson, to Julia, daughter of Lady Strickland, of Hildingly, near Malton. Mr. J. Berry, jun of Wressell, to Miss Collyer, of Huli

At Sculcoates, Mr. Parish, of Bratoft, aged 45, (steward to Peregrine Massingherd, esq.) to Miss Benniworth, aged 18, youngest daughter of John B. gent. of Toynton, All Saints.

Died.] At York, Miss Maria Benson, author of a work on Education, The Wife, and some other ingenious pieces

At Darlington, aged 30, Eliza, the wife of John Backhouse, esq. banker. She was a woman of a sweet disposition, rare virtues, and elegant refinement.

At Giggleswick, near Settle, Miss Paley, a maiden lady, and a near relative of the celebrated Dr Paley.

At Rawden, near Leeds, aged 78, John Wilson, of that place, one of the Society of Friends, and father to Mr. J. W. of Huil.

At Leeds, in her 47th year, Fiances, wife of Dr. Hird.

At Scarborough, Ruth, widow of the late Stephen Wharton, esq. merchant of that place.

Aged 24, the third son of Christopher Richardson, esq. of Whitby.-Thomasin, daughter of Captain John Ayre, of Whitby, 18.

At Bawtry, aged 82, Mrs. Milnes, witow of Pemberton, M. esq of Wakefield, and mother of Viscountess Galway.

In her 100th year, Mrs. Clara Stirk, of Skipton.

At Eskeleth House, in Yorkshire, aged 74, Mrs. Margaret Wharton, mother of Mr. Thomas W. agent to the Arkindale and Derwent Mining Company.

Dr. France, of Sheffield, in his 45d year. At Hull, aged 40, Mr. Thomas Johnston, bookseller.

bookseller.-Aged 51, Mr. Edward Stenpitt, formerly a bookseller Aged 53, Mrs. Harrison, wife of Mr. William H.

At Bridlington, Mr. Porter, 88.-Mrs. Smith, wife of the Rev. Thomas S. rector of Willingham, near Gainsborough, 67.

At Whitby, Mr. William Richardson, son of C. Richardson, esq. of that place.

Miss Pickard, eldest daughter of the late Leonard P. esq. of Leeds.

Aged S8, very suddenly, whilst on a visit, the lady of George Dowker, esq. of Oswaldkirk Hall, in this county.

LANCASHIRE.

At Liverpool, Canning 1631-Gascoyne 1582-Brougham 1131-Creevey 1068 Tarleton 11.

At Preston, Samuel Horrocks, esq. 1371 Edmund Hornby, esq. 1368 - Edward Hanson, esq. 727.

Married At Heversham, Captain H. Coupland of Lancaster, to Miss Johnson, of Plumtree Bank.

At Kirkby Lonsdale, Mr. T. Forrest, of Beckfoot, to Miss Dent, of Kirkby Lonsdale.

At Liverpool, Mr. J. Tomkinson, merchant, to Miss Lowe, daughter of the late Mr. N. L. of Coventry. Mr. Nathan S. Litherland, inventor of the patent lever watches, to Miss Balmer, of Toxteth Park Mr. Benjamin Greenwood, linen-merchant, to Mrs. Franklin, relict of Mr. T. F. of Lan. caster. Mr. T. Marsh, to Miss Burke, daughter of T. B. esq. of Prospect Lodge, Galway.-Mr. J. S. Barrington, to Miss Mary Ann Spencer, both of Liverpool.-Mr. I. Scott, to Miss Jane Maxwell.-Mr. John Yates, to Miss Phebe Bird.-Mr. G Blackburne, druggist, to Miss Lang, eldest daughter of Mr. John L all of Liverpool.-Mr S. Cookson, of West Kirby, Cheshire, to Mrs. Ellen Gregg, of Liverpool.-Mr. T. Cowburn, to Sarah, youngest daughter of Mr. F. Richardson.

In the I le of Man, by special licence, John Waterhouse, esq. eldest son of the late Benjamin W. esq. of Kingston, Jamaica, to Jane, eldest daughter of George Blake, esq. captain in the Royal Navy.-Mr. William Madrell, merchant, of that place, to Miss Gibbons, daughter of Mr. W. Gibbons, of Liverpool.

At Preston, the Rev. Mr. Chadwick, to Miss Wheel.

At Wigan, Mr. T. Cowell, eldest son of William C. esq. to Dorothy, the youngest daughter of Robert Banks, esq. of Hulme House.

Mr. Gerrard, to Miss Perns; and Mr. John Eccles, to Miss Cooper, all of Preston.

The Rev. John Lawton, of Lawton, to Eliza, daughter of William Carter, esq. of Wavertree.

At Whalley, Thomas Starkie, esq. of the Inner Temple, barrister at law, and fellow of Catherine Hall, Cambridge, to Lucy, eldest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Whisaker, of Holme.

At Blackburn, Henry Osbaldeston, 95, to Rachael Pemberton, spinster, 71.

Mr. Thomas Littlewood, jun. of Rochdale, to Miss Charlotte Legg, of Ackworth.

The Rev. John Manly, A.M. vicar o Lancaster, to Miss Hamon, of Lancaster.

At Manchester, Mr H. M. Brand, of Li verpool, merchant, to Miss Sarah Cardwell, of Manchester.

At Prescot, Mr. Thomas Leigh, solicitor, New Bridge-street, London, to Anna Maria, daughter of H Rowson, esq of Prescot.

Died.] At Lancaster, aged 86, Mrs. Case. -Mr. John Frankland, of Lancaster, attorney-at-law. Mrs. Vyvyan, wife of Vyol V. esq of Trelowarren, Cornwall, and daughter of Mrs. Rawlinson, of Lancast r

At Liverpool, aged 81, Mr. T Porter. He was one of the last survivors who could claim the honour of fighting his country's battles on the Plains of Minden-Mrs. Lomax, wife of Mr. James L. jun. Gill street. -Aged 67, Mr. James Hargreaves, brewer.-Mr. George Bagley, the ingenious compiler of Grammars of eleven languages, &c.-In his 73d year, the Rev. William D. Wood, late or Dudley. -Mr Edward Oddie, brother to the Rev. William O. of Stillington.

At Wigan, Isaac, the only son of Mr. Henry Lomax.

At Dalton, near Ulverston, aged 23, Miss Garnett, eldest daughter of Mr G.

At Kirkby Lonsdale, the lady of John Moore, esq

Mr. John Selby, of Melling, 80.

At Ulverston, Mr. William Harrison, an eminent surgeon at that place.

Aged 86, Mrs. Dorothy Theobalds, of Biggins.

CHESHIRE.

At Chester City, General Grosvenor 637 -Mr. Egerton 602-Sir Richard Brooke 575 -Mr. Townshend 537.

Married] At Chester, Mr. Samuel Tay. lor, of Liverpool, to Miss Catherine Broom. field, of Chester.-Mr. J. Parry, bookseller, to Maria Langford, both of Chester.

At Bebington, Mr. James Bradburne, of Neston, to Miss Collier, daughter of R. C. esq. of Poolton.

At Bowden, Mr. Henry Newbery, of Manchester, to Hannah, only daughter of James Kirkham, esq. of Temperley.

At Stockport, Mr. James Kinder, merchant, to Miss Priestnall, both of that place.

Thomas Dixon, esq. of Littleton-hall, near Chester, to Phillis, daughter of William Beckwith, esq. of Great George-street, Liverpool.

Died.] At Harleston, in the prime of life, Mr. Jolin Oulton, formerly of Chester.

Mr. Daniel Briscoe, or Parkgate, 80.

DERBYSHIRE.

Fifteen gentlemen, of the first families in Derby, lately signed a Requisition to the Mayor, requesting him to call a public meeting in the Town Hall, for the purpose of 3B 2 petitioni

petitioning for peace, and one of these gentlemen presented it to the Mayor, and added thereunto his own solicitation. The Mayor, however, hesitated, and at length said, he could not comply with the gentlemen's request; that is, be could not comply with the request of those who wished to restore peace to a bleeding world. These gentlemen, indignant at such conduct, along with one hundred aud ninety others, signed a Requisition to their townsmen themselves, which was attended to by near 4000 orderly and well-disposed persons, in the Market-place. Dr. Forester was called to the chair, and a suitable petition was unanimously agreed to. The business of the meeting concluded in the most peaceable manner, by passing a vote of censure on the Mayor, and a vote of the most enthusiastic thanks to Dr. Forester.

Died.] At Ashborne, after a long and painful illness, in her 21st year, Anna Maria, daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Day, of Prospect Row, Birmingham.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.

At Nottingham, Smith 2013- Rancliffe 1515-Arkwright 1259.

Died.] Aged 102, Sarah, the wife of Mr. Gervas Yeoman, of Richmond-street, Nottingham. She had been married 70 years, and her husband is now in his 98th year.

LINCOLNSHIRE.

A very fine large opah, or king's fish, was lately caught on the coast at Mabletharpe, where it had been driven on shore by the porpoises. This singular fish, which is of the dorce species, is in length from mouth to tail, 3 feet 9 inches, in girt 3 feet 11 inches, and weighs upwards of 80 pounds. The colour is a very beautiful transparent scarlet varnish, varied with blue and white, and spangled with silver spots. It is a native of the Atlantic Ocean, and is only the fifth of the kind that has been taken on the British coast.

Married.] Rev. H. C. Burton, curate of Caythorpe, near Grantham, to Miss Jane Shield, daughter of S. esq. of that

ton, only daughter of Mr. C. apothecary, of Leicester.

Mr. S. Buswell, to Faith, fourth daughter of Mr. Raynes, of Leicester.

Mr. Branson, of Wigston, to Miss Palmer, of Loughborough.

At Mountsorrel, Mr. Gregory, of Loughborough, to Miss Barrs, of the former place. Died.] At Uppingham, Mr. Joseph Ross, corn-factor.

Eliza, second daughter of Mr. R. Hawkins, of Wellingborough.

Mr. Bates, of Swithland. As a man, he was a pattern of integrity. He has left a widow and numerous progeny.

At Hugglescute, Miss Passand, daughter of Mr. P.

At Market Bosworth, in her 82d year, Mrs. Catharine Sargeant.

At Leicester, Mrs. Pares, wife of John P. esq. banker, and daughter of the late Adam Lightbody, esq.

STAFFORDSHIRE.

At Stafford, Ralph Benson 482-Colonel Wilson 347-Right Hon R. B. Sheridan 255.

The noblemen, gentlemen, and other landowners, in Staffordshire, have had a meeting, and come to the resolution of destroying all the game and rabbits on their several estates, on account of the large quantity of corn, &c. which they annually consume.

Married.] Major Durbin, of the 28 Somerset militia, to Ann, youngest daughter of the late George Birch, esq. of Hampstead Hall, Staffordshire.

Mr. Smith, of Stafford, to Miss Wright, of Forebridge.

At Trentham, Mr. Stanley, of that place, to Miss Shelly, of Newcastle.

At Burslem, Mr. Benjamin Godwin, jun. of Cobridge, to Miss Braddock.-Mr. George Low, of Barslem, to Miss Mary Turner.

At Wolverhampton, Mr. George Thomp son, ironmaster, to Miss Foley, of Tettenhall.-James Lawrence, esq. of Willenhally to Miss Rebecca Butler, of the same place.

At Aston, Mr. Thomas Eaton, to Miss Ann Hodgkins, of Lichfield.

Died] At the Westfields, near Keel, in her 80th year, Mrs. Peak, of that place.Mrs. Elizabeth Harrold, of West Bromwich, sister to the late Mr. E. H. of the same place.

At Shareshill, Mrs. Hordern, mother of James H. esq. banker, of Wolverhampton. At Lichfield, in his 60th year, Mr. Charles Holmes.

Mrs. Hodgson, 86, of Forebridge.

At Penfields, in his 78th year, Thomas Breck, gent. of that place, high constable or Pirehill North.

Thomas Weight, gent. of Wolverton.
Mr. Samuel Freith, of Tanmouth.

WARWICKSHIRE.

At Warwick assizes, Barnabas Watters and his son, who had picked up a bill valued 111, and converted it to their own use, wete

tried and found guilty; and each sentenced to a year's imprisonment. In their defence they said, that having found the property they conceived that they had a right to it as their But the judge in passing sentence, expressed himself in terms of INDIGNATION and ASTONISHMENT, that such an idea should, for a moment, be entertained by any one: it was the duty of every man, when he found the property of another, to use all diligence to find the owner, and not to conceal it, (which was actually stealing it,) and appropriating it to his own use. The law would always punish with severity offenders of that description. This decision ought to be stuck up in every town-house and market in England, in large letters; and every honest clergyman ought to preach on the subject, and quote. it, to show that honesty in this particular is law as well as gospel.

Married.] At Birmingham, Mr. Thomas Smith, late of Rushall, to Miss Mary Ann Ketland, of Aldridge.-Mr. Theophilus Heeley, to Miss Charlotte Harper -Mr. W. Willcox, to Miss Jones.

At Frankley, Mr. J. Taylor, of Knowle, to Miss Goslen, of Frankley.

At Harburne, T. Richards, gent. of Islington Row, to Charlotte, second daughter of the Rev. Robert Kell.

At Uffington, R. B. Price, esq. of Butterley, to Louisa, youngest daughter of the late Henry Bevan, esq.

Mr. Francis Smith, builder, to Miss Han. nah Bruce, both of Warwick.

Mr. Boddington, surgeon, of Harbury, to Miss Draper, of Kenilworth.

Died At Coleshill, in her 93d year, Mrs. Cradock.

At Bedminster, in her 104th year, Mrs. Mary Waters. She was born in the reign of Queen Anne, and was present at the coronation of George I.

Mr. William Haden, attorney, of Broms

grove.

At Birmingham, in her 88th year, Mrs. Mary Davies, relict of Mr. John D. late of Jamaica Row. Mr. Joseph Čox, printer. Mr. Anthony Clough, 67, of Gough-street. -Mr. Timothy Izon, of Coleshill-street.In his 72d year, generally respected and deeply lamented, William Astbury, esq. of Ward End.

At Cudworth Vicarage, in his 20th year, Philip F. Palmer, second son of the Rev. E. P.

Marianne Rattray, second daughter of Charles R. M.D. of Daventry.

Near Ludlow, Mrs. Walcot, relict of Charles W. esq. of Bitterley Court, Salop.

SHROPSHIRE.

At Shrewsbury, Bennett 724-Gen. Sir R. Hill 512-Benyon 336.

The last week in August, an inclosure of land, somewhat more than nine acres, on the Morse, adjoining Bridgnorth, was out, streshed, and winnowed, by machines, and

produced $36 bushels of wheat, which was sold at 20s. per bushel. Forty pounds was bid for the straw. The land is rented at 40s. per acre. By agriculturists, the expenses of ploughing, sowing, rent, &c. is estimated at seventy pounds; thus a profit of 3001. arises from less than ten acres of land.

Married.] At Bridgnorth, J. Fereday, esq. to Miss Day, daughter of G. D. esq. of Bengworth.

Thomas Cooper, gent. to Miss Mary Acn Baddeley, both of Newport.

Mr. L. Ellis, of Bridgnorth, to Miss Mary Lansiowe, of Ludlow.

Mr. Urwick, of Felhampton, to Mrs. Marston, of Wistanstow.

Died.] The Rev. John Lea, nearly sixty years rector of Acton Burnell. Mrs. Hay, wife of Mr. H. of Shrewsbury. At Copthorn, Miss Holt.

At Leaton, near Wrockwardine, at the advanced age of 92, Mrs. John Bennett, for merly of Shrewsbury.

At Beckjay, in his 82d year, Mr. Samuel Weaver.

At Leominster, the two old Members have withdrawn. The candidates were W. Lubbock, Esq. the Right Hon. J. C. Brabazon, Earl of Meath, an Irish Peer, of extensive property in the neighbourhood, who was supported by the Corporation, and John Harcourt, Esq. of Well-Hall, Kent, (an entire stranger) in the popular interest. The poll commenced, and continued till afternoon, when Lord Meath declined the contest.

Married.] The Rev. W. Spry, M. A. to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late Rev. Wm. Lucas, of Peterstowe, Herefordshire.

At Weston-under-Penyard, near Ross, John Bleeck Lye, M. D. to Annabette, only daughter of the Rev. R. Walond.

Died. The Rev. John Pitt, Perpetual Curate of Amberley, 44.

MONMOUTHSHIRE.

The following is a distressing account of a most tragical event, which happened on the river Severn, near Chepstow, on Sunday Sept. 22d. A party, consisting of eight la dies and gentlemen (Mrs. Shute, wife of R. Shute, Esq. of Sydenham, Kent, and sister to Mrs. Langley, of Water-house, near Bath; her daughters Mary, Margaret, Eliza, and Ann; Miss Fisher, also sister to Mrs. Langley; Mr., Mrs., and Miss, Rotherhy, of Bath, accompanied by a man servant, had been to church in the morning, had afterwards ridden to Tintern Abbey, and then returned by

water