PROVINCIAL

NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM.

IN the courfe of the last 12 months, 814 patients were discharged cured, and III relieved, from the charitable inftitution of Bamborough caftle, for the relief of fick and lame Poor. During the fame period, 51 pregnant Poor women have been alfo deliyered at their own houses, at the expence of that laudable intitution.

The Rev. Mr. Wallis has lately left the annual donation of one guinea, for the best crop of potatoes, the cl aneft fallow, &c. to claimants in a certain diftriét, in the vicinity of

Seaton.

Some gentlemen of Newcastle lately appeared on the flage of the theatre there, for the Jaudable purpofe of affifting the lying-in hofpital, and the charity for the relief of poor married women lying-in at their own houses; inftitutions which for fome time paft have been in a declining state.

The number of French emigrant clergy at Newcastle, &c. amounts to nearly 200 they are all of Normandy, and moftly of the diocefe of Coutances. Permanent lodgings for about 50 of the number have been provided, and a temporary fhelter has been alfo fitted up for the remainder.

At a late meeting of deputy lieutenants and magiftrates, &c. at Morpeth, a number of plans were fuggefted for raifing corps of volunteer infantry, cavalry, pioneers, &c. which were unanimously rejected. The propofal of a general county meeting, recommended by the lord lieutenant, was alfo negatived, left refolutions might be adopted, &c. hoftile to the minifter. The idea of invafion was treated by the meetiug as a groundless topic of alarm.

Married.] At Stockton, Mr. T. Robfon, jun. of Darlington, to Mifs E. Stephenfon. Mr. Wright to Mifs Moat. Mr. I. Jefferfon to Mrs. Plumber. At Broomhill, Mr. Gattinger to Mifs R. Frazer, of Findlock. I. J. Atherton, efq. of Wotton Hall, Lancashire, to Mifs Mitford, of Mitford Caftle, Northumberland. Mr. J. Bower, of Fawdon, to Mifs Clark. Lieut. Humble, of the Northumberland Militia, to Mrs. Martin, of St. Ofyth,

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Died.] At Newcastle, Mrs. M. Elcoat, generally respected for a faithful fervitude of 30 years in one family. Mrs. Edington. Mrs. Middlemas. Aged 35, Mrs. Robon. Mr. D. Colwell, near Durham, aged 51. Mr. Mr. S. Crowe. At N. Shields, aged 19, Mr. J. Gillefpie.-Mr. D. Fawkus, of Hope.-G. Hubback, efq. of Coopen. At Durham, suddenly, while dancing at the affembly, Sir W. Dick, bart. major of the M. Lothian fencible 3

cavalry. At Chilton, aged 87, Mrs. El. Roddam, fifter of admiral R.-At Lorbottlesteads, aged 35, Mr. R. Snowdon, defervedly cftecmed for his juftice and generofity.-At Rothbury, aged 75, Mr. T. Bell: by his application to mercantile bufinefs he had acquired a confiderable fortune, with great integrity of character.At ditto, Dr. W. Wilfon, of eminent abilities and extenfive practice in the medical profeflion. -At Wreighill, Mr. J. Wade, an affluent farmer, and of fingular humanity to the unfortunate. At Walls End, Mr. J. Curry.-Mr. W. M. Johnfon, of Norton, Dunham.-At Stella, Mrs. Eddington, wife of Mr. E. jun.

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND. Married.] At Carlisle, G. Lofh, efq. of Newcastle upon Tyne, to Mifs Wilkinfon. Mr. J. Mitchel to Mifs M. Denkin. Mr. R. Holm, of Holm Park, to Mifs Rawlinson, of Nibthwait. At Newby, Westmoreland, Mr. J. Beetham, of Towfet, to Mifs A. Smith. At Morland, Weftmoreland, the Rev. Mr. Smith to Mifs Comp'in. Mr. J. Osborne, of Egremont, to Mils C. Sieel, of Carlton. At Bampton Grange, Mr J. Tinkler, of Bomby. to Mifs M. Jaques. At Whitehaven, Mr. G. Nutsford to Mifs M. Rogers, of Winfcales, near Workington. Ditto, Mr. Gilpin to Mifs M. Mairs. Mr. Wiggen, of Whitehaven, to Mifs Marshall of Parton. At Appleby, Capt. Kiner, of the Navy, to Mifs Wilfon

Died.]-At Whitehaven, aged 22, Mifs M. Williamion. Aged 29, Mr. T. Wyley. Aged 43, Mr. J. Perry. Aged 80, Mr.T. Braithwaite. Mr. C. Dargue. Mrs. Moffop. Aged 67, Mrs. M. Wilkinson. Aged 67, Mr. S. M. Cormick. Aged 52, Mrs. Geor, flenner, wife of Dr. G. At Carlisle, aged 22, Mrs. J. Blow. Aged 86, Mrs. Howard. At Kendal, Mrs. Coulthwaite. Ditto, aged 74, Mrs. B. Fenton. Ditto, Mr. J. Wilfon. At Workington, aged 45, Mr. J. Crofby, schoolmaster. Aged 69, Mrs. M. Longcake. Near Kefwick, aged 72, Mrs. Allafon. The Rev. Mr. Smith, vicar of Millom. At Parfonby, aged 74, Mrs. A. Wilkinson. Mr. J. Atkinfon, of Cragg, near Penrith. Corney, aged 68, Mr. J. Borrowdale. Hafelhead, aged 103, Mr. T. Jackson. At Heads, Mr. J. Cartner. At Know, near Longtown, aged 89, Mr. Storey. At Bagfhall, Kirklington, aged 47, Mrs. J. Dawes, one of the people called Quakers. At High freby, aged 74, Mr. J. Armstrong. Mr. J. Lonsdale, of Haflington.

YORKSHIRE.

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thefe refpects with the other cities and countytowns, &c. in the kingdom, or, at least, that she would now begin to copy their example..

The lowlands and carrs, in a confiderable track of country, including the parishes of Beverley, Hutton-Cranfwick, Cottingham, Hull, Kirkella, &c. are about to be effectually drained, and improved.

In an aviary, at South Cave, are feven partridges, the plumage of four of which is of the molt beautiful milk-white, without a fingle brown feather; the remaining three are pied. They were taken lately in a net, and do not appear to fuffer from their confinement.

Seventeen veffels were employed last season from the port of Hull alone, in the Greenland whale fishery. The total aggregate of their cargoes amounted to 125 fith, and 12,640 feal's. This fuccefs is unprecedented.

Married.] At York, I. Lawfon, M. D. to Mrs. Birmingham.-Mr. G. Pavrin, of London, to Mifs Gledhill.-Rev. Mr. Vickers, of Dumfries, to Mifs H. Atkinfon.-Mr. I. Phillips to Mils S. Abbey, of Marton.At Sheffield, Mr. R. Taylor to Mifs S. Grabb.-Mr. R. Jeffop to Mifs Beely.—At Leeds, Mr. B. Chapman to Mifs Reeder.-Mr. Jackfon to Mifs Atkinson. Mr. W. Shearwood, of Rounding, near L. to Mifs Hardy, of Snaith.-At Hull, Mr. T. Dowfon to Mifs Margrave.-R. D. Salisbury, efq. of Leeds, to Mifs C. Staniforth. -Mr. W. B. Morris to Mifs R. Lamb.-At Britall, Mr. Relifford to Mifs Jackfon.-At Bradford, Mr. C. Lowe to Mils Fuffinga, of Tautenbey, Saxony.--Mr. W. Kettlewell, of Pately Bridge, to Mifs E. Kaberry.-At Burlington, Mr. Littledale to Mifs Bond-At Tickhill, the Rev. P. Parnell to Miss Pashley. -At Doncafter, Mr. T. Clark to Mifs E. Brady.---Mr. Wilkinson, of Broomhoufe, to Mifs Barlow, of Fickhill.---At Pickering, Mr. W. Harriton to Mifs S. Bacon ---Mr. Savage, of Selby, to Mifs Caís, of Bishop Burton.---At Seampfton, the rev. G Wyld, of Speen, Berks, to Mifs M. Calcraft.-. E. Robinfon, efq. of Thorpe Green, to Mifs Metcalf.---A. T. Spence, efq. of Rippon, to Mifs Swales, of Hopperton.---Mr. Carter, fteward of Sir T. Galcoyne, to Mrs. Kilman, of Aberford.

Died.] At York, aged 70, Mr. J. Champney.

Mrs. M. Bouchier.---Mr. Mook.---Mrs, Dodsworth.--The Rev. J. Ogle, chaplain to the 6th regiment of foot---Mrs. Hardisty.--Mrs. Taylor Within a fortnight Col. T. has been bereaved of his lady and two fons. At Leeds, Mrs. Joy. Mr. T. Hardcastle. Mr. B. Hanfon.

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Mils Moore. Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Randall, of a truly religious character, an affectionate relation, and a real friend. Mr. W. WefterMrs. Ray, aged 80. Mrs. S. Baxter. Mrs. Walker, of Knaresborough. Mr. J. Buffy, of Bofton, N. America: flattering were his profpects in life, and his patt fucceffes extraordinary; fuddenly, however, we behold him cut off, in the bloom of manhood, while in a foreign land, and remety from his dearest earthly con

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nections. Mrs Hotham. At Hull, aged 63, S. Spyvee, efq. Mrs. Savage Mr. T. Wharton. Capt. R Boyle. Mrs. Wheeler. Mr. F. Wride. At Sheffield, Mr. M. Spencer. Mrs. Newton. Mr. S. Bramhall Aged go, Mr. Bywell, of Thoralby. Mr. Wheelhouse, of Welherby. At Patrington, Mifs E. Featherftonc. At Scarborough, Mrs. Howard. Doncafter, Mr. Oldfield and Mr. Revell. Preston, Holderness, Mrs. Young. At Gomerfal, Mrs. L. Knowles. At Huddersfield, Mr. J. Booth. At Bradford, Mr. J. Cromack. Mr. M. Morvil, of Bingley. At Richmond, Lady Wood. At Barnsley, Mr. Gill and Mrs. Walker. At Seamer, Mr. J. Musham. The Rev. R. Powley, rector of Seffay, near Thirik. At Rippon, Mrs. Grimftone. At N. Malton, aged 36, Mr. C. Wilfon: of an amiable difpofition, and uniform in the practice of the focial and religious duties. Aged 66, Mr. W. Cafs, of Brompton. At Tho pack, Mr. Holland. At Lendall, aged 85, Mrs. Rodwell. At Harrowgate, Dr, T. Hut hinfon, fincerely regretted. LANCASHIRE.

Liverpool, Dec. 3.-A fingular circumstance occurred lately to a veffel just arrived here from the West Indies.-On the paffage the was ftruck by a fish, whofe horn or beak perforated the bottom, through a found three-inch oak plank-About five inches of this inftrument broke fhort off and lodged in a timber, which it fplit in fuch a manner, as to admit a confiderable quantity of water;-it was even found neceffary to keep one pump conftantly going till the veffel arrived at the nearest port, whither the was obliged to bear.

An artist, at Blackburn, has made proposals to the Board of Admiralty, to complete a machine or apparatus, for the purpofe of defcending into deep water, &c.-An experiment was lately made with this machine and its appendage, near Blackburn, when the artist defcended into a pit fome fathoms deep of water, and remained at the bottom upwards of an hour.-On his afcenfion, he brought up a aumber of articles which had been previously thrown into the pit for the purpose; he also maintained a converfation with fome confidential perfons, who accompanied him, during the time of his remaining in the pit.

The works on the canal from Burton to Prefton, by Lancafter, Gartting, &c. are pro ceeding with fuch rapidity, that it will be completed in the courfe of the enfuing fummer.

A new manufactory of pottery on a very extenfive establishment, and promifing confiderable advantage to the town, c. has been lately fet up in Liverpool.

Marrica.]-A L verpool, Mr. J. Forster to Mifs L. Johnton. Mr. T. Hallows to Mrs. R. Pearcy. Mr. J. Taylor, of Brumage, to Mifs M. Bondman, of D.dbury. Mr. 1. Williamfon to Mrs. Palmer. Mr. J Robinfen to Mifs Wright. At Manchester, Mr. T. Ruthworth to Mrs. Oldham. Mr. T. W. Dennifon, of Liverpool, to Mils Hyde. Mr. Sharp, attorney,

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to Mifs N. Milne. Mr. J. Wilkinson, of Aftley, to Mifs Winte bottom, of Salford. At Warrington, N. Milner, efq. of Moor, in Chefhire, to Mifs Cauley. Mr. R. Cliff, of Bolton, to Mifs Worral, of Warrington. Mr. Hemmett, of Hodder Place, to Mifs Thornber, of Blackburn. At Gloffop, Mr. A. Carrington, of Chapel-le-Frith, to Mifs Bradbury, of Stackhoufe. At Marfden, Mr. W. Davenport to Mifs Haigh. At Blackburn, Mr. T. Bolton to Mifs J. Sharples. Mr. W. Livefay, aged 77, to Mrs. A. Johnfon, aged 83. This venerable pair advanced to the altar of Hymen with as great alacrity as if they had been in their teens. At Liverpool, Mr. P. Monks to Mifs S. Wilkinfon. Mr. W. Holden to Mrs. Brown.

Died.] At Manchefter, Mr. J. Buckley. Mrs. Brookes. Mrs. Pimltt. Mr. T. Betley. Mr. Barker. Mrs. Elienthorp. Mr. T. Willoughby. Mrs. Dawion. Mr. W. More

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Mr. J. Richardfon. Near M. the rev. Dr. Barker, of Bakewell. At Blackburn, aged 54, Mrs. Haworth. Mrs. Howard, of Hatterfley. Mr. J. Lord, of Kearney, Mr. W. Royley, of Barlow, near Didsbury. Mr. P. Mayers, of Hanging Ditch. At Crumpfall, Mifs Burrall. At Lancaster, Mr. Bulher, printer, and J. Hued, efq, Collector of the Excife. At Prefton, Mrs. Stapleton. Mr. Bent. Mrs. Crane. Mrs. Eaitham. At Ormskirk, aged 93, Mrs. M. Blundell. At Woodplumpton, Mrs. Worthington, wife of the rev. Mr. W. At Newton in the Willows, Mr. Lord, of Rochdale. Mr. R. Charlton, of Ardwick. At M. Longdendale, aged 94, Mrs. Wagstaff. At Chorley, aged 94, Mrs. Rainsford. At Liverpool, Mrs. Banner. Mrs. Huddlestone. The lady of C. Tarleton, efq. Mrs. D. M'Clure. Aged 24, Mr. R. Berry. Mr. W. Wood, attorney. Mrs. Williams. Aged 74. Mrs. Dawson. Mifs Topping. Mr. M. Sharp. Mr. R. Coupland. Mrs. D. Nicholfon. Aged 70, Mrs. M. Cotton. Aged 23, Mr. J. Huddlestone. Mr. Rhodes. At Prefcot, Mifs Waring. Mr. R. Hodgkinson, juftly endeared to his friends, by the goodness of his heart, and the fuavity of his manners. At Bolton, G. Hargrave, efq. of Haflingden. Mr. G. Macwright. At Lymm, Mrs. Withers. Mr. J. Lonidale, of Haflingden. At New Church, Roffendale, Mrs. Taylor.

CHESHIRE.

The inhabitants of Chefter refolved, in a late meet ng, to difcourage the circulation of base copper penny-pieces, &c. and to permit only Paris Mine halfp nce to pafs in the city, in addition to the current legal coin.

Married.]-At Cheffer, Mr. R. Barclay, of Mench, to Mifs Brown; and Mr. G. Cooke to Mifs Daniels. At Malpas, Mr. J. Becket to Mifs Barrow. At Plimftone, Mr. F. Parker, of Liverpool, to Mifs Edmonfon, of B. Trafford. Mr. S. Meacock, of Stanny Hall, to Mits Bennet, of L. Nefton.

Died] At Congleton, the rev. J. Rowbottam, diffenting minifter. At Chester, aged 91, A. Denton, M.D. diftinguished by the purity of his life, and the fanétity of his manners.

LINCOLNSHIRE.

Married.]-At Gainfboro', Capt J. Brook to Mifs Pinker, of Stockwith. W. W. Bolton, efq. of Hull, to Mifs Smith. Mr. Prefton, of Sleaford, to Mifs Mowbray, of Grantham.

Died.] At Lincoln, aged 72, Mr. G. Cooke, an honeft man, and a fincere Chriftian. At Grantham, L. Town, eiq. Mrs. Thurlman, of Horbling. Mr. R. Smith, jun. of Billing boro'. Mr. Alborn, and Mr. J. Dawfon, of Sleaford. Aged 24, Mr. F. Roadley, of Gainfboro'. Mr. A, Gilbert, mafter of the free fchool at Misterton. Mr. Maffam, of Ryal, near Stamford. At Glentworth, Mifs L. Baffet. At Stamford, aged 93, Mr. T. Lyon. Mrs. Northton. Mrs. Revell, of Boston. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.

The members of the loyal focieties of Nottingham, have published their determination to arm against civil commotion or foreign invafion. Their declaration notices "Many dark and dangerous conferences being held in fever al parts of that town!!!

Married.] At Mansfield, Mr. J. Darlow to Mifs Giffard. Mr. W. Holding, of Mansfield, to Mifs Sutton, of Nuncham.

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Died.]-At Nottingham, Mr. H. Green, alderman. J. Kelfhaw, gent. Mr. Beardsley. Mrs. Wakeman. Lieut. M'Gregor. Illingworth. Mrs. Crofland. At Long Eaton, Mr. J. Wilfen. Mrs Rofe, of Snelton. At Holme Pierrepont, Mifs J. A. Beckwith. At Wilford, Mr. S. Cheetham. At Mansfield, Mrs. Leavers. At Newthorp, Mrs. Caunt. At Retford, Mr. Brown.

DERBYSHIRE.

Lately were difcovered. in a garden, under ground, near Chesterfield, forty-two pistols and twelve fwords, with faddles, bridles, &c.; the fwords are remarkably large, and the pistol-barrels fourteen inches long. The make and fashion of thefe articles are evidently of the highest antiquity; they are however in a state much corroded and decayed.

Married.]-At Derby, Mr. Evans to Mifs Rofe. At Heage, Mr. J. Woolley to Mifs Argyle. At Duffield, Mr. R. Whitworth to Mifs Slater. Mr. Alfop to Mifs Plant. At Chapel in the Frith, Mr. Newbold, of Manchefter, to Mifs Griffith. At Sutton cum Duckmanton, Mr. Fletcher, of Shiregreen, Yorkfhire, to Mifs Kirk. At Afhbourn, Mr. W. Warren to Mifs Walker.

In Lord Lyttleton's kitchen-garden, at Hagley, a number of potatoes were lately dug up, which weighed upwards of two pounds each. One of them, which measures two feet one inch in circumference, weighed five pounds fix ounces.

Married At Upton, Major Bland, of the 8th, to Mrs. Martin, of Ham-Court. In Worcefter, Mr. G. Barrow, of Lancaster, to Mifs E. Pumphrey. Near Kidderminster, T. Wilfon, efq. to Mifs Ann Pearfon, of Eflington. At Dudly, Mr. John Blews, of Birmingham, to Mifs Mary Onions. In Worcester, Mr. J. Ponaker, to Mifs Roper. Mr. Robinson, attorney, of Dudley, to Mifs Wood.

Died.]In Wercefter, Mrs. Fitzer. 82, Mrs. Hunt. Mrs. Balftrode. At Drake's Place, Capt. John Allen, of the East India Company's fervice. At Bingworth, Mr. Morfe, Owner. At Kidderminster, Mrs. Crump, widow of the lare Ald. C. 82, Mr. R. Yarnoll. Mr. Benjamin Hooke. 74, the rev. B. Mence, late of Kentish Town, vicar of St. Pancras and All Hallows, London Wall. By the death of th's gentleman, the mufical world have loft a valuable performer, whofe vocal powers, as an English finger, have always been greatly admired. His family and friends have loft a kind benefactor, and a learned and entertaining companion. In Foregate-street, Mr. Ifaiah Meredith. 68, Mr. John Carpenter. 86, Mrs. Wall, relict of Dr. W. At Sapey, fincerely lamented by all who were acquainted with his worth and talents, Dr. John Seward, late of St. John's, Cambridge, and one of the phyficians of Worfter Infirmary.

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HEREFORDSHIRE.

The Hydrophobia having appeared lately among the hounds of Col. Rolleiton, n ar Rofcre, carried off twenty-two of the pack; the remainder were preferved by a table fpoonful of the juice of Ribwort, or Ribgrafs, administered to ach dog morning and evening, a quantity of it alfo being chopped in their food: though feveral of them had been infected, this remedy proved effectual to prevent or cure the disease.

A new county jail, on a liberal plan of accommodation, &c. is to be erected at Hereford. A number of falutary regulations (providing, as far as poffible, for the convenience and comfort of the prifoners) have been alfo adopted for its management, &c.

The Leominster canal is at length completely open, extending from the coal works at Mamble, to the town of Leominster, a length of nineteen miles. The inhabitants of Leomin fter now purchase coals at 9d. per cwt. who could not procure them formerly under Is. 6d. The bridge over the river Wye, at Whitney, is to be rebuilt on a plan more commodious and elegant than the old one.

Di-At Hereford, Mr. D. Jones. Mr. P. Hodges, of Prefton upon Wyc. At the Scar, near Bromyard, aged 102, Jr. Atkins; who had ferved in many campaigns, in Flanders, N. America, and the W. Indies; and was pre

fent in the battles of Fontenoy, Quebec, Culloden, &c. At Rois, aged 19, Mr G. A. P. White, of Allitone, near Cheltenham.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

A patriotic Society has been lately established at Bristol, for the purpose of conferring pentions, or otherwife relieving feamen difabled by the

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Married.]-At Cheltenham, W. Morris, efq. of Hempstead Court, to Mifs Laurence, of Sevenhampton. Mr. Nayler, furgeon, of Gloucefter, to Mifs Blunt, of Huntley Court. At Moreton Sea, the rev. J. Charton, to Mifs Holland. At Painfwick, Mr. J. Holder, to Mifs King, of De-hill. At Couley, Mr. John Leonard, of Cam, to Mifs Underwood.

Died]-At Fa rford Park, Mrs. Raymond Barker. In Gloucester, the rev. Mr Dickenfon, the minifter of a refpectable diff, nting congregation in that city. After a long illness, the rev. Tho. Afhburn, a moft refyectable charac ter, and 20 years paftor of the Inck-pendent Meeting in Gloucester. Mr. Heath, of the George Inn, Cheltenham. Mrs. Hart, wife of the rev. Mr. H. of St. George's. In Lower Northgate-freet, Mr. W. Smmonds. Mr. Roberts, bruth maker. Mrs. Solloway.

OXFORDSHIRE.

The valuable and admired portrait of Sir Thomas White, founder of St. John's College, Oxon, was lately cut to pieces, and wantonly deftroyed, in the common room of that college.

Two thousand copies of the Vulga e Tranflation of the New Teftament have been lately printed, and are now diftributing, gratis, among the French emigrant clergy in Great Britain, at the expence of the Univerfity of Oxford,

Married.]-Mr. T. Hetling, of ChippingSodbury, to Mifs M-Wickham, of Mowthall. The rev. R. Simmons, of Oriel College, to Mrs. Western, of Hinton, Berks. At. Oxford, G. Marshall, efq. of Plymouth, to Mifs A. Wentworth.

Died.]-At Oxford, Mrs. Elisha. Mrs. Newbury. Aged 89, Mr. S. Parker, formerly

an eminent bookfeller.

Mrs. E. Eaglesfield, of Henley upon Thames. Mr. W. Baylies, of ditto. Mrs. White, of Newington. Mr. J. Tart, of Bordfley. At Charlbury, aged 57, B. Holloway, cfq. exemiplay in all the focial duties, and very generally refpected. At Wokingham, aged 872 Mrs. Thompfon.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.

Some labourers lately, digging on the ground of Lord Grenville, at Dropmore, discovered a great number of oaks, immerged about fourteen feet deep in the earth; they were of uncommon magnitude, and for the most part perfectly found. They were laid close together, and nearly in the fame direction. The place where they were found is the highest spot of ground in the county.

Married.]-Mr. R. Fisher, of Mill End, to Mifs A. Herbert, of Chievely.

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