reading was extensive, but of this she made Died.] At Chicknell, in the parish of Claverley, his antient family residence, EdwardFarmer Taylor, esq. in his 71st year, gradually worn out in constitution, after an enjoyment of long established good health. He was the youngest son of the late John Taylor, gent of that place, by Sarah Farmer, his wife; and, as is usual in the mode of descent in the manor of Claverly, became proprietor of his mother's family: possessions there, which his ancestors had enjoyed upwards of 200 years. His maternal ancestor, Edward Farmer, gent married Elizabeth, the heiress of a family of the name of Potter, the former possessors of Chicknell, December 13, 1602. He was descended from many wealthy and respectable families residing in that and the neighbouring parish of Worfield, at a very remote period, even to within a few reigns of the conquest. He became more wealthy, from indefatigable attention to an extensive and lucrative concern, in just and lawful commerce, carried on through a long period of his life in the grand emporium of the United Kingdom, for which city, a few years ago, he was nominated Sheriff; but, being fat advanced in the decline of life, he chose rather to submit to the payment of the usual fine for non-con:pliance, and the heavy His wealth expences consequent thereon. enabled him to encrease his real property around his maternal home with great profie and advantage to himself and the present pos sessor, his only son. He was one of the deputy lieutenants of the county, and a commis sioner of taxes. He conducted himself as a just man and useful member of society, am example worthy the imitation of his surrounding friends and neighbours; and, as he possessed considerable estates, he has left his tenants to regret the loss of the best of landlords. At Church Aston, Miss Palmer. At Acton Reynald, Mr. James Smith. At Cotton, near Tilstock, Mr. J. Steven. ton, many years agent to Admiral Cotton, of Chester. At Snedshill, Mr. James Franks. At Broadway Hall, Mrs. Unett, widow of H. U. esq. of Freen's court, Herefordshire, 78. At Shrewsbury, Mr. John Coulstone, 32. At Ashford Hall, George Crawford Ricketts, esq. late of Jamaica, and many years attorney-general and advocate to his Majesty in that island. 61. At Bridgnorth, Mrs. Whitehurst, 82. At Wellington, Mr. George Lawrence, At Plas Yollen, Thomas, fifth son of At Crosemere, Mrs. Marsh. At Coalbrook Dale, Frances Ann, eldest daughter of the late Edmund Darby, esq. At Ludlow, Mr. W. Russel, who, from an early period of life, till within the last ten years, was active and skilful in his professional duties as a surgeon and apothecary,. 74.Mr. R. Thomas, senior alderman of the corporation, 85. At Whitchurch, Mr. Weaver. At Acton Burnell, Mr. Thomas Grif fiths, 88. WORCESTERSHIRE. A numerous and respectable meeting of the proprietors of the Worcester and Birmingham canal took place at the Hop Pole, in Worcester, to take into farther consideration the propriety of completing the canal with locks or lifts. It was finally decided, that when the committee were satisfied that water, sufficient for the supply of the canal could be procured at or near the summit level (without having recourse to the river Severn), they are then authorised to proceed with the locks, but in the mean time the lift at Tardebigg should continue to work: Married.] At Droitwich, William Wool wich Lee, esq. of Ladstone House, Salop, to Mary, second daughter of the late Mr. Henry Robison. At Worcester, B. N. Bluett, esq. to Eli, zabeth, daughter of Thomas Carden, esq. Diet.] At Kidderminster, Mr. Samuel Parkes. At Worcester, Mrs. Bowyer, relict of James B. esq. At Grafton Lodge, near Bromsgrove, Mrs. Saunders, relict of Mr. John S. At Henwick, near Worcester, Mrs. Gyles, She was endeawife of Samuel G. esq. 71. vouring to remove a cloth which had caught the flame of the kitchen fire, when it communicated to her clothes, and, before assistance could be rendered, she was so miserably burnt, that she expired, after languishing in extreme torture for four hours. At Eastham, the Rev. R. Mark, 64. At Knighton upon Teme, the Rev. Rice Mark, aged 64; thirty-seven years of which he had officiated as curate to the annexed chapelries of the church of Eastham; nor was he from any cause during the whole of this long period (until within a few months of his decease) detained from attending his duty but three Sundays only. In his sacred calling he proved himself a faithful and unusually vigilant minister, and in private life bis many amiable and attractive qualities, joined to a strong, natural, and cultivated, understanding, the unaffected benevolence of his nature, and urbanity of his manners, the useful solidity of his arguments, and the harmless pleasantry of his wit, attached to him a numerous and valuable circle of friends, who, together with a disconsolate widow, now lament his loss as sincerely as they once valued his worth. HEREFORDSHIRE. Married.] At Ross, Mr. Godsall, to Miss Smith, both of Hereford. At Titley, Sir Isaac Coffin, bart. vice-admiral of the white, to Elizabeth Brown Greenly, only daughter of William G. esq. of Titley Court. In consequence of this marFiage. Sir Isaac assumes the name of Greenly in addition to that of Coffin. At Kington, the Rev. John Callowhill, of Eardisley, to Miss Williams, of Croseynon, Radnorshire. Died.] At Leominster, Mr. George Scoble, of the Red Lion Inn. At Ross, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. William Watkins, of the Hill, in the parish of Llangarren, 33. At Rollstone, Mr. Benedict Gilbert, attorney, and justice's clerk, who for 57 years conducted himself with the strictest integrity in that profession, 82. At Bromyard, Mrs. P. Reeve, 91. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Married.] At Monmouth, Mr. J. S. Woollett, surgeon, to Miss Sarah Williams. Diea. At Monmouth, Mrs. Katherine Halfpenny, last surviving daughter of the late John Blewett, esq. of Salford House, Oxfordsire, 88. At Usk, Jane, wife of Mr. Henry Mat thews. GLOCESTERSHIRE. M.D. of Worcester, to Mary, sixth daughter of the late C. Donville, esq. of Santry house, in the county of Dublin. Mr. Gatties of the Bath Theatre, to Miss S. Black, of Lincolnshire. At Eastington, Mr. Thomas Hardwick, to Miss Newbery, of Cheltenham. At Twining, James Sutton Olive, esq. solicitor of Newnham, to Miss Phelps, daughter of Wm. P. esq. Died.] At Gloucester, aged 75, Robert Raikes, esq who, in the year 1783, first instituted Sunday schools, and by his philanthropic exertions, contributed to their general adoption. Mrs. Herbert, wife of Mr Joseph H.-Mrs. Mutlow, relict of Mr. Benjamin M. At Oxenham, Mr. Dowle, jun. an officer in the Local Militia. He was out shooting, when, in passing through a hedge, with the butt-end or his gun advanced before him, something caught the trigger, when the piece exploded, and the whole of the charge entered his breast, some of it passing through the back part of his shoulder. Although so dreadfully injured, he contrived to walk home, where surgical assistance was procured, and he underwent a very painful operation for the extraction of the shot. He lingered, however, in excruciating pain for four days, when he expired. At Willesley, near Tetbury, Wm. Byam, esq. At Bodington, Mrs. Lloyd, a maiden lady - L. esq. of Carthage, and sister of the latenear Ross, 60. - At Hillsey, T. Partridge, esq 69. At Winstone, Mrs. E. P. Haviland. At Winchcomb, Mr. Wm. Reynolds, 90% At Ruardean, the Rev. John Howton Beeston, M.A. rector of Hope Mansell, and vicar of Walford and Ruarcean, 55. This truly pious man had, only an hour before, performed his sacred dutics at the parish church of Walford, and was preparing to enter the church at Ruardean, when he was instantaneously seized, and expired in the arms, and amidst the tears, of his flock. His death will long be regretted by all who knew his unassuming merits, bath as a scholar and private character, and deeply lamented by a disconsolate widow and numerous family. At Cheltenham, Thomas Kingscote, esq. of Kingscote. OXFORDSHIRE. Married.] At Chadlington, the Rev. D. G. Davies, to Miss Stought. At Oxford, Wm. P. Lambard, esq. to Misa H. Sharp.-Mr. John Gunner, to Miss Elimarshal Married.] At Cheltenham, Wilson Philip, sabeth Dyer.-Mr. W. Holliday, university marshal, to Miss Elizabeth Harvey.Mr. the work that the former had begun, and a Kite, to Miss Gardner, daughter of Mr. G. of Edmund Hall. Dad.] At Henley upon Thames, Wm. Combes, esq. formerly of Chandos-street, Covent Garden, 88 At Bloxham, Robert Potter, gent. She few days put an end to a life which had lost all remains of comfort and enjoyment. was buried in the chancel of the Abbeychurch... BEDFORDSHIRE. The Duke and Duchess of Bedford are now about establishing a school for girls, at Woburn. The system of tuition is the same for reading, writing, and arithmetic, as that At Oxford, Mrs. Weston, 76.-Mr. Norris. -Mrs. Symonds.-Mrs. Wilmot, 6).—Mrs. Watts, 92.-Mr. George Carey,-Mes. Bar.in the boys' school, established three years nett, wife of Mr. Thomas B.-Mr. Richard Sevens. At Golder, Mrs. Cosens. ago by the dake, on the Lancasterian plan, which has been attended with the highest success. The new system of teaching needlework practised at the school, in Southwark, Lancaster, in 1804, will be introduced into At Broughton, W. Haywood, sen. gent. formerly a surgeon and apothecary, of Ban-institured for girls by the two sisters of Mr. bury, 85. At Banbury, Mrs. Usher, wife of Mr. U. this institution by a young person from the dissenting minister. Royal Free-School, Borough Road, Southwurk. At Woodstock, Maria Titley, eldest daughter of Mr. C. Palmer, 25. At Worting, Harriet, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Henry Blackstone, of Adderbury. 7 At Dean Court, Mr. John Tubb, 78. At Souldern, Mrs. M. Rogers, of the Fox ina. At Harefield, Mrs. Emery, of Donpington, Berks. BUCKINGHAMSHIKE. Died.] At Linslade House, Mrs. Dorothy Blosset, of Hockcliffe Lodge, Beds.. At Aylesbury, Hannah, wife of Mr. Thos. Berry, 52. At Taplow, within a few minutes of each other, Mr. James Finch, 63, and his wife 62. It was a singular circumstance, that Mrs. F. had often expressed a wish not to survive her husband one hour.. HERTFORDSHIRE. A school is now opened at Hertford, by one of Mr. Lancaster's young men. The resulutions passed in the town hall, at a most numerous and respectable assembly, breathe a spirit of liberality worthy of an enlightened age. Scarce a month has elapsed between the time of propofing and establishing the sthook. Married.] At Cheshunt, the Rev. Samuel Halworthy, vicer of Croxall, Derbyshire, to Diana Sarah Bayly, daughter of the late Na. thantel R esq. of Jamaica. Died.] At Hertford, Robert Bellew, esq of Balandinish, county of Cork. At. St. Alban's, Mrs. Anna Maria Jones, spinster. Her father is said to bave been an officer in the army, whoserved under John Duke of Marlborough. It is acknowledged that she was 96 or 97 years of age, but it has often been asserted that she was born in the year 1712. She retained her eye-sight in particular, and all her faculties mental and corporeal, in an extraordinary and uncommon degree, considering her great age, til 1st February last, when she was struck with a paralytic stroke, under the effects of which she languished near a month, when a second stroke perfected MONTHLY MAG, No. 212. In consequence of a lecture delivered by Mr. Lancaster, at Northampton, some time past, a town-meeting was called, and the respectable inhabitants, in a most liberal manner came, forward with a subscription to set up a school, in which bigotry and intolerance should have no share." Married.] At Desborough, Mr. F. Morley, of Liverpool, to Miss Cave. At Kettering, Mr. Wm. Dainty, third son ot Mr. D. of Loddington, to Miss Wallis. Died. At Laxton Hall, Major John Evans, of the 87th regiment of foot, aged 27 years. The death of this gallant officer was occasioned by the many and severe wounds he received at the storming of Monte Video, in February 1807. It is a remarkable circumstance, that at the time he was wounded, every man in his section was killed by his side at the first discharge. At Thrapston, Mrs. Crampton, wife of Mr. C. surgeon, 22. At Oundle, Mr. Wm. Parnell. At Wellingborough, Mr. John York, 63. At Northampton, Mrs. Cooper.-Mrs. Eliz. Adsom.-Mr. John Fletcher, 69.—Mrs. Ball, 86. At Marston St. Lawrence, Susannah, wife of Mr. Wm. Jeffs, 34. At Hellidon, Mr. John Carter HUNTINGDONSHIRËN Chancellorship of the University of Cambridge, vacated by the death of his Grace the Duke of Grafton. The candidates were, his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, and his Grace the Duke of Rutland. The poll finally closed at twelve o'clock at night, when the numbers were For the Duke of Gloucester..470 For the Duke of Rutland....356 The greatest number ever polled before at an election for this university. The former was of course declared to be duly elected. The following day commenced the election for a Member of Parliament for this university, a seat being vacated by the Earl of Euston (the late member) succeeding to the title of Duke of Gra ton. The candidates were, Viscount Palmerston, and the Hon. Mr. Smyth. At the close of the poll the numbers were ....459 547 For Viscount Palmerston.. For Hon. Mr. Smyth.. The two Gold Medals, value 15 guineas each, given annually by the chancellor of this University to two commencing Bachelors of Arts, who have obtained the degree of Senior Optimes, and acquit themselves the best in classical learning, are this year adjudged to Mr. Blomfield, of Caius College, and Mr. Evans, of Trinity College. The longevity of the chancellors of Cambridge has been remarkable, there having been only three since 1688, a period of 122 years The Duke of Somerset held that office 60 years; the Duke of Newcastle 20; and the Duke of Grafton 42 years. There bave been even chancellors of Oxford during the same period. Married.] Thomas Hurrell, esq. of Chishill Hall, Essex, to Martha, only daughter of the Rev. J. Perkins, rector of Rampton. At Ely, Mr. Robert Scott, to Miss Henly. Died At Cambridge, Mr. G. Cooper, 94. -Mr. Eddleston, of the Dolphin Inn.- Mr. George Wynne, many years organist of Great St. Mary's and St. Michael's churches.-The Rev. Dr. Price, of Trinity-college, formerly rector of Great Houghton, Northamptonshire. At Ely, Mr. J. Rayner, 76. At Barwell, Mrs. M. Isaacson, a maiden lady, and the last of that ancient family. At Litlington, near Royston, M. Robert Baldrey, 39. NORFOLK. A school on the Royal Lancasterian system is opened at Norwich, for 450 children, by one of Mr. Lancaster's young men. This undertaking is patronized by the Bishop of Norwich, and much praiseworthy zeal has been shewn by many members of the establishment, as well as dissenters, in that city. Married.] B. Edwards, esq. of Browick, Lincoln, to Emily, youngest daughter of John Custance, esq. of Weston House, in this county, P. M. Martineau, esq. of Norwich, to Mrs. Somers Clarke, late of Tasburgh. Mr. Joseph Haycock, of Wells, to Miss Harriot Jackson, of Thorpe Halt, near Nor wich. At Yarmouth, Mr. James Boult, jun. to Miss Sarah King, of Gorleston-Mr. Joseph Green, of Beccles, to Miss Jenkins Lionel Self, gent of Elmham, to Miss Breese, of Bawdeswell. At Norwich, the Rev. W. F. Drake, of Bene't College, Cambridge, to Harriet, daughter of Mr. W. Tomlinson. Died] At Norwich, Miss Christiana Swann, 35.-Mr. Joseph Clover, well known for his skill as a veterinary practitioner, 85—Miss Cotman, niece of Mr. Edward C.—Mrs. Mary Taylor, 77.-Mr. J Futter, 47.-Mr. James Brunton, one of the mace-bearers of this city, 77. At Watton Green, Elizabeth, second daughter of the late Rev. T. Scott. At Felmingham Hall, Mrs. Eliz. Seaman At Tivetshall, Sarah, daughter of Mr. Robt. Dix. At Great Witchingham, Mr. Jas. Beeston, jun. 29, At West Winch, near Lynn, Mr. Samuel Browne, 73. At Pulham, Mrs. Wake, relict of Mr. John W. At Watton, Mrs. Bream, 66-Mr. Walter Lake, 63. At Lynn, Mr. Jeffery Goddard, 56.—Mis E. Collins. second daughter of Mrs. Sharpe, wife of E. Sharpe, esq. collector of Excise, at Lynn Mrs. Bunnett.-In the 56th year of his age, Samuel Baker, esq. who by an uni. form adherence to the assiduity and probity by which an English merchant is proverbialig distinguished, acquired an ample indepen dence. Aged 61, Sarah, relict of Mr. Bowles, late of the Norwich Theatre.-In the 111th year of her age, Elizabeth Jarrard, who retained her faculties very perfect for such extreme age tul within the last few weeks of her life. At Blofield, Mrs. Saul, 62. At Heywood Hall, Diss, William, son of Mr. Biddell. At East Dereham, Marianne, eldest daughter of the Rev. Edward Codd, 13. The Rev. Mark Burn, vicar of All Saints in South Lynn, and of Geyton, the former in the gift of the bishop of Ely, the latter in that of the bishop of Norwich. The Rev. Joseph White, 45 years' rector of Oxburgh with Foulden. This valuable preferment is in the patronage of Caius College, Cambridge. Aged 77, the Rev. Repps Browne, sector of Great Melton and Wood Dalling, the former in the gift of Sir Jacob Astley, bart. and the latter of Trinity college, Cambridge. At Aylsham, in consequence of her clothes taking fire, Mrs. Susannah Baxter. SUFFOLK. A school-room for 350 children is erected at at Ipswich, and a school will soon open there on the plan invented by Jos. Lancaster. Much praise is due to the Rev. Dr. Wallis, Mr. Jackaman, and many able, coadjutors in this benevolent pursuit, as honorable to themselves, as useful to the town of Ipswich. The Rotunda on the Cornhill, Ipswich, which was originally intended as a Market House, but which has long been a nuisance, will be immediately pulled down. A liberal subscription has been entered into by the merchants and farmers in that neigbourhood, to erect a handsome Corn Exchange on the site of the Rotunda. Married.] At Gretna Green, Mr. James Gray, surveyor of taxes, Bury, to Maria Charlotte, only daughter of J. Worby, esq. of Carbrooke, Norfolk. AtIpswich, T.Wratislaw, esq. of London, to Miss Tonge, eldest daughter of Mrs. T. Mr. R. Holme, jun. of the Star Inn, Newmarket, to Miss D. Ball, of Burwell, Cambridgeshire. Mr. Chapman, butcher, of Cowlinge, to Miss E. Granger, of the Bull Inn, Newmarket. Mr. Stephen Barnes, of Bungay, to Miss Girling, daughter of Robert G. gent. late of Linstead Magna. Died.] At Stradbrook, Mr. J. B. Pearl, 43. -Mr. Wm. Bradfield, 50. At Bromford, Mr. George Morgan, 63. At Bury, Mis. Sarah Chaplin, 49.-The infant daughter of Major Symons. Mr. George Fuller, 25.-Mis. Wilkinson, wife the Rev. Marmaduke W rector of Redgrave and Nowton, and eldest daughter of the late Sir Charles Davers, bart. of Kushbrooke-hali. At Finningham, Mr Edward Palmer. At Beccles, Mrs. Holi, wife of Mr. John Holl. At Rickinghall, Lucy, daughter of Mr. Richard Todd. At Newmarket, Mrs. O'Conner, 78.—Mr. Thomas Cornell. At Wickhambrook, Mr. John Marrow, 95. At Cheveley, Mrs. Linwood. At Halesworth, Mrs. Mease, relict of the Rev. Mr. M. - At Ipswich, Mr. Wm. Brame, keeper of the borough goal. Mr. Meadows of the Royal Wiliam Inn.-At the house of his son in-law, Samuel Alexander, jun. esq. Jan Biddle, esq. of Needham Market. Mrs. Maw, 29 At Stowupland, Ann, daughter of Mr. Thomas Posford. At Middleton, near Yoxford, Mr. Richard Day, 40. At Clare, Mrs. Eliz. Raye, 70. At Onehouse, Mr. James Edwards, 27.In the house or industry, Captain Samuel Birs, 84. He was captain-heutenant, and quarter-master of the West Suffolk Milicia, auring the American war. At Framlingham, Mr. Davy Keer, surgeon. At Landguard Fort, Col. Gwyn, barrackmaster, 86. ESSEX. Married.] At Boreham, Mr. Wm. Baker, of Little Baddow, to Miss Susan Belcher. Died. At St. Osyth, the Rev. John Ro-, bert Kirby, formerly of Caius College, Cambridge, 49. At Woodford, Mrs. Eggers, relict of H. E. esq. At Southgate, Mrs. Goad, relict of Wm. G. esq. At Ballingdon, Mrs. Edwards. At Boxford, Mrs Ann Hepworth, 80. In the Isle of Wight, whither he went for the benefit of his health, Mr. Thos. Prickett, surgeon, of Witham. At Great Baddow, Mr. John Harrington. At Rumford, Otho Hamilton, esq. of Olives stob, N.B. 87. The 40 best years of his life were devoted to the service of his country in the 40th and 59th regiments. With the former he was present, among other affairs, at the taking of Louisbourg under Lord Am-. herst; and of Quebec, under General Wolte, whose confidence and friendship he enjoyed till the hour of his death; at the taking of Martinico, and St. Lucia, under General Monkton; and of the Havannah, under Lori Aldemarie. In 1772, he purchased the lieutenant-colonelcy of the 59th, commanded that corps throughout the American war, at Boston, under General Gage, and at the battles of Lexington and Bunker's Hill; never having been once absent from his post, till he sold out about 1778. He sustained during the whole course of his active and honourable duties, the well merited reputation of a religious, benevolent, and honest, man. ΚΕΝΤ. Married.] At East Malling, Sir John Twisden, bart. of Bradbourn Park, to Chas tharine Judith, eldest daughter of the Rev. Wm. Coppard, rector of Graveley, Cambridge.. shire. Allen, esq. of Jamaica, to Misg Whittle, eldest daughter of Mr. Thurston W, At Tunbridge, Brigade-Major Henry Grove, to Mrs. Barton, or Tunbridge Wells. At Deal, Mr. John Jenkins, surgeon, to Miss Anna Maria l'hornton.—Mr. S. Mockett, to Ann, third daughter of Mr. Stephen For |
