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Mr. T. Joplin.Manchester Sheep and Cattle-market, Wednesday, May 22, 1822. The number of sheep sold were 1556; of lambs, 747; and cattle, 363; total, 2556. The average price of mutton was from 34 d. to 4d. per lb.; of lamb, 54d. to 6d.; and of beef, 31 d. to 4 d. per lb.The friends of Mr. Gladstone are said to be feeling the pulse of the Liverpool electors, to ascertain whether that gentleman would not be an acceptable successor to Mr. Canning, as their representative. We do not hear of any intention on the part of the Whigs offering a Candidate.- Liverpool has already raised upwards of £3,700. for relieving the distress in Ireland.The Anniversary of the birth of the late Mr. Pitt was celebrated by the Rochdale Pitt Club. An excellent dinner was provided for the occasion at the Roebuck Inn.An association has been formed, aud a subscription opened by the inhabitants of Lancaster, for the purpose of encouraging a spirit of economy and independence in the labouring classes.The Russian Minister, M. Poletica, arrived at Liverpool in the packet ship Columbia, Captain Rogers, from New York. Mr. Wallack, the performer, also came passenger in her, and we are sorry to find that he is not yet recovered from his late accident, not being

able to walk without the use of crutches.

A barber of Liverpool, a few days since, undertook, for a wager, to shave sixty men in an hour. He was triumphant in forty-five minutes, but continued his work, and actually shaved 82 in an hour.

Marriages] At Liverpool, W. Atkin, to Miss M. Denniston, Harrington-Mr. J. Redish, to Miss M. Redish-Mr. G. Querck, to Miss E. Hughes, of Wrexham-Mr. Thomas Rigby, to Miss M. A. Jones-Mr. William Critchley, to Miss C. Gilliard-Mr. J. Brom. ley, to Miss M. Findley-J. Turner, esq. to Miss E. Crooke-Mr. C. Whittaker, to Miss E, Ellis-at Knowles, W. H. Cock, jun. to Miss H. Farquharson, of Edinburgh-at Manchester, Mr. T. Moore, to Miss M. Chadwick, of Park-hall-Mr. James Kenyon, to Miss Gibson-J. S. Troutbeck, esq. to Miss A, Radcliffe, of Bebington-Mr. J. Holroyd, to Miss Anne Cooper-Alexander North Parker, esq, to Miss Hinde, of Lancaster-W. A. West, esq. Prescott, to Miss Ann Boothman, of Ardwick-Mr. J. Cruikshanks, to Miss Zilpha Coates-Mr. Jas. M'Leland, to Miss M. Garret-Mr. W. Millet, to Miss R. Savage -Rev. Jos. Hodgekinson, M.A. to Miss E. Simmons -at Preston, Mr. Halsal, to Miss Boardman, of Leyland.

Deaths] At Blackburn, Mr. John Dewhurst-at Burnley, Mr. W. Hartley-at Bolton, Mrs. Haworth -at Farnworth, Mrs. Hooton, 78-Thomas Johnson, esq. 63-at Hulme, Miss A. H. Wainright-at Lancaster, James Lodge, esq. 69-Mr. W. Hall, 53-at Liverpool, Mr. T. Ward, 35-Mr. J. Meurs-Miss F. Gordon, 23-Mr. Crowther, 44-Miss M. SuttonMrs. Edwards-Silvester Richmond, esq. 53-Mrs. Grappell-Mr. William Tudor-Mr. Thomas Basnet, 70-at Manchester, James Greenway, esq.-Mrs. Wimpory-Mrs. Gibbons, 57-Mr. William FisherMrs. Kay-Mrs. Compton, of Rushford-at Platt, Mrs. Checkley-at Preston, William St. Clare, M.D. -at Rochdale, Miss Edensor-at Salford, Mr. Thos. Lees-at Wigan, Mr. Joseph Wilde.

LEICESTERSHIRE.

A nest of full-fledged sky-larks was taken near Loughborough, and carried to Mr. Adams, druggist, of that town, where every possible art was had recourse to, for the purpose of feeding them, but all in vain. At length, they were put into a cage along with a fine cock canary bird, which, in a little time, began to nurture them as its own; and it is now so much occupied in feeding them, giving them water from its own beak, and performing other little parental offices for them, that it has totally ceased its usual melodious notes, as if they were incompatible with this new avoca tion.

Marriages] At Great Glen, Mr. Harrison, of Nottingham, to Miss Cooper-at Kibworth, Mr. J. Had. don, London, to Miss Cort-Mr. J. Hudson, to Miss M. Cort.

Deaths] At Burleigh, G. Tate, esq. 78-at Frowlesworth, Rev. S. G. Noble-at Leicester, Mrs. Measures -at Wimeswould, Jenny Hickling, 74, confined to her bed by the palsy sixty-one years-at Lough borough, Thomas Land, esq.

LINCOLNSHIRE.

The Earl of Harrowby returned to his Digby tenants 20 per cent.-Mr. Torr, of

Riby, near Brigg, has a hen now brooding

version of natural instinct took place at three fine kittens. This astonishing perthe time the hen was sitting; a cat having immediately forsook her eggs, in order to kittened in an empty nest adjoining, she brood the young strangers, which she has continued to do, for upwards of a monththe cat being only allowed to approach them occasionally.

Marriages] At Gainsborough, Mr. James Barnet to Miss Mary Catley-at Lincoln, Mr. E. Rainey, to Miss L. Pogson, of Thorpe-at West Ferry, Mr. Thos. Medd, of Newbald, to Miss F. Eyre-at Sudbrooke Holme, H. R. Drummond, esq. to Miss J. H. Ellison. Deaths] At Boston, Henry Clarke, esq. 72-Fulbeck-school, Mr. J. E. Ogle, 15

MONMOUTHSHIRE.

Monmouth fair, gave no new hopes to the agriculturists. There were scarcely any fat cattle worth noticing; and the shew of lean stock was very small, but they went off at an advance of about 10 per cent. We have the satisfaction to state, that the disturbances here are happily terminated, and that the misguided men are quietly and peaceably returned to their work.

Married] At Caerleon, Mr. Jacob Williams, to Miss S. Parker

NORFOLK.

At a sermon preached in Great Baddow Church, £60. were collected, in aid of the distressed Irish.

Birth] At Garboldisham, the Marchioness of Blandford, of an heir.

Marriages] At Bentley, Mr. C. F. Mustard, to Miss E. Dawson-at Norwich, P. N. Scott, esq. to Miss E. Browne, Cringleford-at Prond's Farm, Mr. Thomas Shearcroft, to Miss M. Reeve-at Pulham, Mr. R. Johnson, Cheapside, to Miss Shepperson-at Woodham, Mr. R. Pledger, to Miss Giblin.

Deaths] At Blake Hall, Dellmar, esq. 66-at Colchester, Mr. A. Surrey, 54-Mr. J. Cole, 16-at Costessey Hall, E. Jermingham, esq.-at Diss, Mrs. Muskett, 77-at Carlham Hall, Mrs. J. J. Gurneyat Mayland, Mr. W. Sparks-at Ongar, W. Bullock, esq. 73-at Rayleigh, Mrs. Harridge.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.

The birth-day of the late Mr. Pitt was celebrated at Nottingham, by the members of the Pitt Club, at Thurland Hall.

Marriages.] At Nottingham, G. Robinson, esq. R.N. to Miss A. Barber, Lamb Close-Mr. J. Shipley, to Miss M. Gill-at Newark, Mr. J. Boaler, to Miss S. Lacy-Mr. J. Stanhope, of Derby, to Miss E. Groves at Radford, Mr. S. Fish, of Lenton, to Miss F. Lees-at West Hill, Mr. Solomon Foster, to Miss V. Healey.

Deaths.] At Nottingham, Mr. Samuel Milnes, 44 -Miss M. Walker, 22-at Sion Hill, Mrs. A. Beardmore-Radford, Mr. W. Henson.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.

An Act for renewing the turnpike-road from Lincoln to Peterborough has received the Royal Assent.

Marriages.] At Northampton, Mr. W. Tomalin, to Miss E. Dunckley, Peterborough-Mr. C. Richmond to Miss Smith-Mr. Thomas Richmond, to Miss Wimfery-at Wansford, Mr. W. Lawson, of St. Mary-at-Hill, to Miss A. Norton.

Deaths.] Northampton, Mr. G. Rubbra 75-at Peterborough, Mr. M. A. Phipps, 20-at ShropLodge, Mrs. Capes-at Sudborough, the Rev. Thomas Hewet, Bart.

NORTHUMBERLAND.

At Newcastle fair, there was a middling supply of cattle; milking cows fetched rather higher prices; and live stock generally bore marks of a slight improvement. A snake, of an ordinary size, has been lately killed at Gosforth; when opened, a large, full-grown rat was found in his belly, full three times the thickness of the snake itself before swallowing it.

Marriages.] At Morpeth, Mr. Dickinson, to Miss M. Moore-at Old Painshaw, Mr. J. Phillipson, to Mrs. J. Smith-at Ovingham, Mr. A. Bell, to Miss Elliott-at Woodhorn, J. Saunderson, esq. to Miss Bean.

Deaths.] At Bowes, Rev. Richard, Wilson-at Gateshead, Mr. J. Cook-at Nine Banks, Mrs. Mangham-at Newcastle, Mr. Miller-at Staindrop Mrs. Mary Dent, 92-at Wickham, Mrs. Boggon.

OXFORDSHIRE.

The Rev. F. Sullivan, of All Souls's College, is admitted to the Degree of Master of Arts, Grand Compounder. In a Convocation, it was unanimously agreed to contribute from the University chest, the sum of £500. in aid of the fund raising for the relief of the distressed Irish.—May 25, the following degrees were conferred: Masters of Arts-Seven.

Bachelors of Arts. -Thirty-seven. The whole number of Degrees in Easter Term was B.D. two; M.A. twenty-eight; B.A. sixty-six; Matriculations, eighty-seven. On the first day of Act Term, the following Degrees were conferred :

Doctors in Divinity.-Rev. Ashhurst

Turner Gilbert, Principal of Brasenose College; Rev. John Birt, Christ Church.

Masters of Arts.-Fifteen.

Bachelors of Arts.-Thirty-two. The prizes for the present year were adjudged to the following Gentlemen:

THE CHANCELLOR'S PRIZES. — Latin Verse-" Alpes ab Annibale superata"To Mr. F. Curzon, Brasenose College.

English Essay-"On the Study of Moral Evidence-To Mr. W. A. Shirley, New College.

Latin Essay-" An, re vera, prævaluerit apud Eruditiores Antiquorum Polytheismus"-To Mr. J. B. Ottley, Oriel College.

SIR ROGER NEWDIGATE'S PRIZEEnglish Verse-" Palmyra"-To Mr. A. Barber, Wadham College.

Messrs. Thompson, Birtwhistle, H. R. Harris, and Brackenbury, are elected Scholars of Lincoln College; and Messrs. Ness and Latimer, Exhibitioner on Lord Crewe's foundation. Mr. Leach, Mr. James, and Mr. Titley, of Jesus College, have been elected Scholars of that Society.

Ecclesiastical Promotions.-Rev. Wm. Spencer Whitelock, Chaplain to the Military Asylum, Southampton, has been presented to the living of Gedney, Lincolnshire. Rev. J. G. Whaley, M.A. Fellow and Tutor of St. Peter's College, Cambridge, to the Rectory of Witnesham, Suffolk. Patrons, the Master and Fellows of that Society. Rev. George Palmer, M.A. Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge, to the Rec. tory of Harlton, Cambridgeshire. Patrons, the Master and Fellows of that Society. Rev. Thomas Dethick, M.A. Perpetual Curate of St. Mary's, Bridgnorth, to the living of Oldbury, Salop. Patron, the Lord Chancellor.

June 8. The following are the names of those candidates who, at the close of the Public Examination this term, were admitted into the

First Class of Literæ Humaniores.— Hon. P. H. Abbott, Christ Church; John Campbell, Baliol; Edward Denison, Oriel; Rd. Greswell, Worcester; J. H. Lloyd, Queen's; D. M. Perceval, and E, B. Pusey, Christ Church; and W. Stone, Brazenose.

First Class of Disciplina Mathematica et Physica.-Hon. P. H. Abbot, and S. R. Bosanquet, Christ Church; Rd. Greswell, Worcester; and J. H. Lloyd, Queen's.

Second Class of Literæ Humaniores.— Seventeen.

Second Class of Discip. Mathemat. et Phys.-Five.

Litera Humaniores.-Eighteen.

Discip. Mathemat. et Phys.-Two.

The number of gentlemen to whom testimoniums for the Degrees were granted, but who were not admitted into either of the above classes, amounted to 93.

Marriages.] At Oxford, Rev. 1. Page, B. D. to Miss M. Yalden, Lovington-Rev. Phillip Searle, of Oddington, to Miss E. Church-Mr. W. Cherry, to Miss E. Smith, Blockley.

Death.] At Oxford, Rev. James Hamer, B. D. of Foxdeth Park.

RUTLANDSHIRE.

There was a smaller shew of beasts at Oakham fair, than was ever remembered. Good ones were chiefly all sold; but things of indifferent quality could hardly be disposed of.

Marriage.] At Uppinham, Mr. J. Taylor, to Miss Cole, Stamford.

Deaths.] At Oakham, Mrs. Ann Cole 87-at Uppingham, Mrs. Allin.

SHROPSHIRE.

John Mytton, esq. of Halston, has accepted the office of Treasurer to the Salop Infirmary for the year ensuing.

Marriage.] At Hinstock, Mr. Richard, Fernyhough, to Miss A. Heaford, Links Cottage.

Deaths.] At Betton, Hall, William Church Norcop, esq. 77-at Bridgenorth, Mrs. Baker, aged 86Mrs. Lloyd, 64-at Shrewsbury, Mr. Samuel Freme, 23-at Ightfield, Mr. I. Griffiths, 80-suposed to be the oldest British Soldier who served in the reign of George IL-he fought at the battle of Montmorenci and Quebec.

SOMERSETSHIRE.

Mells fair was numerously attended; but the chief part of the company appeared to be attracted more for pleasure than for business. Only a few good horses, and those had not a sale; there were however a vast number of good hackneys, though but few purchasers.- -A cottage at Wedmore has been burned to the ground, supposed to be occasioned by the intense heat of the sun upon the glass of the windows igniting the thatch.Subscriptions to the amount of nearly £2,500 have been collected in Bath for the relief of the distressed Irish.The advanced fruitage is such as to justify the most confident expectation that a very considerable quantity of cider will be made this year. The price has in consequence very considerably declined.

Births.] At Bath, the lady of Capt. S. I. Thomas, R. A. of a son-the lady of Charles R. Cureton, esq. 16th Lancers, of a son.

Marriages.] At Axminster, Rev. I. Simmons, to Mrs. M. Drayton-at Bath, Mr. Withers, of Shepton-Mallet, to Miss Jewel, of Neport - E. Dennis, esq. to Miss M. Dennis-at Brislington, Mr. Henry Banwell, to Miss Galphine-at Frome, Mr. J. Porter, to Miss Yeoman-at Glastonbury, Mr. R. Bath, to Miss M. Holman-at Walcot, P. C. Edward, esq. Miss H. Inman-Mr. Charles Fuller, to Miss Stevenson, Montpelier.

Deaths.] At Bath, Mrs. Higgins, of Skellow Grange, 41-Mr. W. Major, jun. Bristol-Miss Whiting, of West Monckton, 7-George Dyson, esq. of Buenos Ayres, 49-Rev. Samuel Newton, of Witham, Essex-Mrs. H. Sainsbury, of Beckington -Rev. Dr. Gunning, 79-at Winsford, Miss Emma Evans, 19-Mrs. Shallcross, 77-at Woodland Villa, Hugh Smythe, esq. of Shropshire.

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tolerably good prices. The Staffordshire colliers are, with few exceptions, returned to their work.- The fair at Rugely was well supplied with horn cattle. Horses of the superior kind were in demand, and sold at high prices. Cattle and sheep were sold at very low prices.

Marriages.] At Leek, G. Cursham, Surgeon, to Miss A. Phillips-at Utoxetter, Miss French, to Miss Summerland-Mr. Adams, to Miss Lake of Lincolnshire-at Willenhall, Mr. Duncomb, to Miss H. Smith-at Salwarp, Mr. A. Trehearne, to Miss E. Brewster.

Deaths.] At Congleton, Mr. I. Hincks, 49-Mr. J. Willington, 70-Lieut. E. Eboral, R. N.-at Dudley, Mr. Franklin-at Litchfield, Mrs. Jane Tomlinson-at Stafford, Mr. Sommerville.

SUFFOLK.

A great shew of horses and cattle at Bungay fair, and a very full attendance of company; very little business done.

Marriages.] At Borking, Mr. W. Cook, to Mrs. Sheldrake-at Ipswich, Mr. R. Ashford, to Miss E. Bristo-at Woodbridge, Mr. John Wood, jun. to Miss I. Dovie, West Malling, Kent-at Walpole, the Rev. Benj. Philpot, to Miss C. Vaxhell.

Deaths.] At Dennington, Mrs. Edwards-at Hopton, Surgeon S. Webber, 53-at Layham Hall, Mrs. Tiffin, 86-at Palsgrave, Mr. R. Rogers. 66.

SURREY.

Rose Trees. There is a classical custom observed, time out of mind, at Oakley, in Surrey, of planting rose-trees on the graves, especially of the young men and maidens, who have lost their lovers; so that the church-yard at that place is now full of them. It is the more remarkable, since it was anciently used amongst the Greeks and Romans, who were so very religious in it, that we often find it annexed as a codicil to their wills (as appears by an old inscription at Ravenna, and another at Milan,) by which they ordered roses to be yearly strewed and planted on their grave.

Births.] At Brighton, Mrs. R. B. Long, of a daughter at Ripley, the lady of Major Court, of a son-at Lower Tooting, Mrs. Robert Hoggart, of a

son.

Marriages.] At Bookham, T. S. Seawell, esq. to Miss E. H. Seawell, Bedfordshire-at Ripley, J. O. L. Mure, esq. of Livington, Scotland, to Miss L. Dalbiac, of Blackheath.

Deaths.] At Colliers Wood, William Merle, esq. 70-at Ewell, W. Broadbent, esq. 73-at Richmond, Mrs. E. Benmerman, 67-at Wadhurts, Relict of the late Admiral Fooks, 75.

SUSSEX.

On the 3rd June, the Powder Mills, at Brede, belonging to Mr. Jeakins, blew up with a terrific explosion, almost immediately after two of the workmen had quitted it.

Marriages.] At Fletching, Rev. C. Gaunt, to Miss M. Dodson, Hurstperpoint-at West Ham, W. Jones, esq. to Miss C. Carstairs, Stratfield Houseat Runkton House, I. Curshman, esq. Captain of the East India Company Service, to Miss L. Meyricksat Rye, Mr. W. Barber, of Southwark, to Miss S. A. Heath.

Deaths.] At Bletchington, Mrs. King.

WARWICKSHIRE.

A publican in Birmingham, was lately fined £200, for boiling grains of Paradise

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A short time since, whilst a family at Leigh, near Cricklade, were at dinner, a hawk deliberately flew into the room, seized a piece of meat in his claws from the table, and then as deliberately flew out again!- -At Swindon Market, a repectable farmer actually sold a sack of wheat to a grocer for a pound of tea, value 78. The numerous persons in the employ of Messrs. Cooper, of Staverton Factory, Wilts, have set a noble example to others in like situations; they having come forward and enabled their employers, with the assistance of themselves and families, to remit between 801. and 901. for the relief of the suffering Poor in Ireland.Thomas Bigg, esq. has been nominated Mayor of Devizes for the ensuing year.The Church and Parish Lands of the parishes of St. John and St. Mary, Devizes, have been reduced 20 per cent. The officer, non-commissioned officers, and drummers of the Staff of the Wiltshire Militia, stationed at Marlborough, have given one days pay towards the relief of the distressed Irish,

Marriages.] Melksham, Mr. J. Gingle, of Londen, to Miss E. Ogden.

Deaths.] At Chittoe, Mr. Burton, 88-at Doulton, Mr. B. Wilcox, 40-at Easton Gray, Thomas Smith, esq.-at Hayfarm, Mr. C. Broome, sen. 80at Market Lavington, Mrs. Box-at Malmsbury, Mr. 1. Brooke-at Nolands, Robert Essington, esq.

WORCESTERSHIRE.

Hot-house, green-house, and American plants, and other rare and choice trees and shrubs, are now in flower at Croome Park. This specimen of choice trees is certainly the finest in the kingdom. This beautiful collection is open to public inspection.

Marriage] At Blockley, Mr. William Cherry, of Oxford, to Miss E. Smith

Deaths] At Alcester, Mrs. E. Averill-at Colebrookdale, Mrs. Grace Thomas, 72-at Elemley Lovett, Mr. W. Winnall-at Worcester, Mr. G. Boulter.

YORKSHIRE.

At the spring meeting of the Yorkshire Horticultural Society, a drawing was exhibited of the great flower from Sumatra, the natural size. This astonishing flower measured full a yard in circumference. The nectary is calculated to hold twelve pints; the petals are about a foot long and half an inch thick; and its weight is about fifteen pounds. The growing crops at this early season of the year never promised a greater abundance than now. The fruit-trees do not appear to have suffered in the least from the late keen winds.-Thomas Richard Plumbe, esq. is appointed a deputy lieutenant for the county of York.

Births] At York, Mrs. Wake, of a danghter-at Scarborough, Mrs. Skipwith, of a daughter-at Clifton, the lady of lieutenant-general Dilkes, of a daughter-at Brandsby, Mrs. Cholmeley, of a son.

Marriages] At Beeston, Mr. J. Fletcher, to Mrs. M. Oldfield, Armsley-at Beeverley, S. P. Denton, esq. of Withernwick, to Miss A. E. Elliot-at Bramley, Mr. W. Haley, to Miss E. Spence-at Gomersall, Mr. B. Fearnley, to Miss E. Horsfall-at Huddersfield, Mr. Thomas Blenkhorn, to Miss NorthMr. J. Glover, to Miss Scholes-C. Harrison, esq. of Lincoln's-inn, to Mrs. Anna Batley-at Hull, Mr. G. L. Shackles, to Miss M. Thornton-at North Collingham, William Johnson, EIGHTY-FOUR, to Hannah Ridal, SIXTEEN-at Otley, Mr. T. Milthorp, of Bradford, to Miss M. Weir-at Oulton, Mr. W. Cooper, to Miss H. Mann, Manilville-at Selby, Mr. Pearson, to Miss A. Watson-at Sheffield, Mr. [G. Hibberd, to Miss H. Elliot-J. Houldsworth, esq. to Miss E. Holly, Highfield-Mr. H. Cutler, to Miss S. Bowman-at Wetherby, C. Newsombe, esq. to Miss G. Dacre, Timber Hall-at Wakefield, Mr. B. Snow, of Sleaford, to Miss A. M. Robinson-at York, Rev. E. Gray, to Miss E. Harvey, Stapleford-Lieutenant Atkinson, R. N. to Miss Cundell-Mr. John Cross, to Miss M. Mountain, of Leeds-Thomas H. Place, esq. to Miss C. Smith, of Marston.

Deaths] At Boroughbridge, Captain C. Girling,. 64, formerly 16th Light Dragoons-at Beal, Mr. Thomas D. Shillito-at Bramley, Mr. J. Burtonat Burton Hall, Miss C. Wyvil, 25-at Bradford, Mrs. M. Stead, 70-Mrs. Crossley-at Bowes, Rev. Richard Wilson, 60-at Doncaster, R. W. Grey, esq. -at Fargate, Miss M. Fawcet, 14-at Hartwith, Rev. Edward Capstack, 79-at Halifax, Mr. Sutcliffe, -at Herworth, Miss Bond-Huddersfield, Mr. J. Booth-at Hull, Mr. A. Dickon, 88-at Horseforth, R. Micklethwait, esq. 66-at Leeds, Mr. William Headley, 34-at Mitton, B. Smith, esq. 43-at Moor Town, Mrs. C. Brook, 32-at Murton, Barnard Smith, esq. 43-at Newland Park, Miss Elizabeth Smith-at Sheffield, Miss Skidmore, 20-Mrs. E. Grayson, 99-Mrs. M. Marshall-at South Kilvington, Mrs. Thompsou-at Thornton, Mrs. Mackereth, 32 at Wakefield, Mr. J. Drake, 49-Mr. T. Cragg -at York, Lady Burdon, sister to the Right Hon. Lord (Chancellor) Eldon-S. Kettlewell, esq. 60— W. Pyemont, esq. 69.

IRELAND.

Want alone is not the only calamity which is likely to spread its ravages in this ill-fated country, for she is now also threatened with all the evils flowing from the extension of contagious diseases. It is probable this last misfortune is a consequence of the first. It is almost unnecessary to observe, that the public atten

tion should be earnestly directed to this subject, when it is remembered that nearly 100,000 persons perished of contagious diseases in this kingdom after the scarcity of 1817 and 1818.

Several curious documents have lately been discovered at the venerable residence of the Earl of Howth, by Mr. Hardiman,

well known as an intelligent antiquarian, and author of the history of the town of Galway, while making some investigations for his Lordship, many of them as ancient as the reign of King John, some in the time of Henry II. and one, which Mr. Hardiman stated to be anterior to the landing of that monarch, being a grant from Lawrence O'Toole, consecrated Archbishop of Dublin in 1162, and afterwards canonized. This is supposed to be one of the oldest documents in Ireland, and with the others was found in a leaden box, which is itself a curiosity, being some centuries old. They are all in a state of the highest pre

servation.

Marriages.] Thomas Lecky Hutchinson, esq. to Miss Catherine Sinclaire, of Belfast-John Holland, esq. to Miss Mary Lecky, county Derry-John Haughton, esq. to Miss Louisa Courtauld Osborne, of Cork-James Lloyd, esq. of Carrick-on-Shannon, to Miss Charlotte Hepenstal-John Garnett, esq. of Cork, to Miss Ann Dealor, of Mitchelsfort-Edward Gonne Bell, esq. of Streamstown, to Miss Maria Browne, of Glincorrib-George Newenham, esq. of Summerhill, to Miss Hannah Evans, of CarkerThomas Travers Adams, esq. of Fermoy, to Miss Hannah Evans, of Tipperary-Lieut. Francis Cuthbert Collingwood, R.N. to Miss Ellen Collis-Richard Pennefather, esq. of Grange, to Miss Caroline Going-Major Scott, to Miss F. Pratt, of Kinsale.

Deaths] At Monoghan, Robert Montgomery, esq. M.D.-at Collon, the Rev. Alexander Bradford-at Cork, Mrs. Daly-Mr. Jeremiah O'Leary-at Belfast, Hugh Blair, 71-at Shradance, Joseph Cabbet, esq. the wife of Alexander Orr-at Aughadowey, Capt.

SCOTLAND.

The Earl of Buckinghamshire, it is reported, is about to sail from the port of Greenock, with nearly two hundred emigrants for Quebec. It is impossible to conceive the interest which the trial of Mr. Stuart, for being a principal in the late fatal duel with Sir Alexander Boswell, had excited throughout Edinburgh. The trial lasted from ten o'clock on the Monday till five on the Tuesday morning; when the Jury, without leaving the box, returned a unanimous verdict of- Not Guilty.

Births.] At Edinburgh, the lady of Lieut.-General Sir John Hope, of a son-at Ayr, Mrs. Crawford, of Ardmillan, of a son-at Dumfries, Mrs. Creighton,

of a daughter-at Dunse Castle, the lady of William Hay, esq. of Drummelzier, of a daughter.

Marriages.] At Edinburgh, Mr. Mathew Buchan, merchant, to Christina, daughter of the late William Renton, esq.-Captain J. Duncan, of the Hon. East India Company's service, to Miss Mary Hill, eldest daughter of the late Robert Hill-at Montrose, David Keith, esq. to Miss Chaplain, daughter of the Rev. Mr. Chaplain-at Prestonpans, Robert Dickson, of the Durham Militia, to Mary Ann, second daughter of the late John Stewart, esq.-at Glasgow, George Sinclair, esq. writer, to Miss Mary Hamilton, daughter of David Hamilton, esq.-at Leith, Lieut. J. Raikie, R.N. to Miss Isabella Hutton, daughter of the late Mr. J. Hutton.

Deaths.] At Montrose, Mr. John Balfour, 19-at Kelvinside House, Mrs. Isabella Dick, relict of George Dick, esq. 93-at Edinburgh, Mrs. Agnes Stewart, relict of the deceased John Moncrieffe Stewart, esq. -Mrs. Isabella M'Diarmid, wife of Mr.J. M'Diarmid, writer-at Aberdeen, the Rev. Charles M'Hardy, 76,

parcels were reported to be disposed of at full prices.

LONDON MARKETS, JUNE 25, 1822. COTTON.-The India-House sale took place on Friday last; the low qualities of Surats went off at d. a ¡d. per lb. under the previous prices, the better about d. lower; the whole were disposed of; about a half of the Bourbon Cotton brought forward sold at a reduction of a 1d per lb.; nearly the whole was taken for home consumption.

COFFEE. The quantity of Coffee brought forward last week was very extensive, 1080 casks and 3325 bags; towards the close of the week the request was not adequate to the sales brought forward; there was, in consequence, a heaviness, but no reduction in the prices could be stated.

SUGAR.-The market was exceedingly heavy till Thursday, the buyers waiting the event of the public sale; they anticipated a further and considerable reduction in the prices of Muscovades; the sale, consisting of nearly 600 hogsheads, went off, contrary to the general expectation, freely, and the prices were a shade higher than could be realised by private contract; low brown 50s. a 52s.; some lots realised so high as 66s. The market became more firm after the public sale, and considerable

RUM, BRANDY, and HOLLANDS.The Rum market has lately remained in a very languid and depressed state, and, notwithstanding the inconsiderable imports compared with the year 1821, and the probability of a very short supply, on account of the low prices, and the facility afforded the Planters to export from the West Indies to Europe, or the United States, yet the demand is languid; the purchases confined to small parcels to the trade, and to limited shipments; the prices are without alteration.-Brandies have been in some request, owing to the great reduction of the prices: the quotations are 2d. a 3d. per gallon higher, but the market has not such a favourable appearance as towards the close of last week.-In Geneva there is little alteration.

TALLOW.-The Tallow market is still in a very depressed state: parcels of yellow candle Tallow sell at 35s. and for arrival 35s. 6d. aud 36s. The market has been again rendered more languid, on account of the unfavourable news from St. Petersburgh; Tallow had fallen from 106 to 102 ro.: the Exchange 4th instant a fraction under 10d.

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