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Some Selected Reports from the Gloucester Journal
August 5th, 1782
Upton-Upon-Severn, Worcestershire
MONSIEUR DE CLERQ, French Assistant to the Rev.Mr.Baines, at Upton-upon-Seven, begs Leave, under his Protection and Recommendation, to offer his leisure Hours to the Service of such Schools, or private Pupils, as shall do him the Honour to make Trial of his Punctuality and Abilities.
ALL Persons who, are indebted to the Estate and Effects of William Mountain, heretofore of the City of Hereford, but now or late of Minchinhampton, in the County of Gloucester, Carrier, Dealer and Chapman, are desired to pay their respective Debts immediately into the Hands of Mr.Edward Brewer, Attorney at Law, Cirencester, who is duly authorized by the Assignee to receive the same.
B R E C O N S H I R E.
TO be SOLD to the best Bidder, at the Golden Lion, in the Town of Brecon, on Friday the 16th Day of August lnst. between the Hours of Four and Five in the Afternoon, in Pursuance of a Decree of the Court of Chancery of the great Sessions for the several Counties of Glamorgan, Brecon, and Radnor, before Hugh Bold, Gentleman, Register of the Court of Chancery aforesaid,
All that capital MESSUAGE, FARM, and LANDS. with the Appurtenanes, called Trebinshun, lying in the Parishes of LIangastey Tally Llyn, and Cathedine, in the County of Brecon, of the Yearly Value of One hundred and Thirty Pounds or thereabouts, containing about Three Hundred Statute Acres, having many Acres of Orcharding well wooded, and a suitable Quantity of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture; Iies near the Turnpike Road from Brecon to Abergavenny, and at a convenient distance from Lime and Coal; is capable of great Improvement.
Inquire of the Owner Mr.William Jones, on the Premises; Edward Allen, Esquire, Hay; or Mr.Bold, Brecon.
G L O C E S T E R S H I R E.
TO be S O L D by A U C T I O N,
By Mr.SKINNER and Co.
On Wednesday the 28th of August, at Twelve o'Clock. at Garraway's Coffee-House, Change-Alley, Cornhill, London.
A valuable FREEHOLD FARM, situate at Wibden, in the County of Gloucester, three Miles from Chepstow, in Monmouthshire, comprising ONE HUNDRED ACRES of fertile old inclosed LAND, of a natural rich loomy Soil, a Part bounded by the River Severn, and the Hedge Row, exceedingly well stocked with fine young thriving Timber, on Lease to Mr.John James. Also four TENEMENTS, with Paddocks, let to Mr.Benson and others; the whole Rent only Eighty-nine Pounds per Ann.
To be viewed 21 Days preceding the Sale, when Particulars may be had of the Tenant; of Mr.Davis, Attorney. at Chepstow; also at the Post-Houses at Monmouth and Gloucester; Angel, Oxford; Red Lion, Henley; Sun, Maidenhead; of Mr.Kiernan, Gray's-lnn; at the Place of Sale, and of Mr.Skinner and Co. Aldersgate-Street, London.
G L O C E S T E R S H I R E.
To be LET and entered, upon at Michaelmas next, A FARM HOUSE, Barn, Stable, and other Conveniences, with 20 Acres of Arable, and 37 Acres of Pasture Land theroto belonging; situate at Upton, in the Parish of Tetbury; and now in the Possession of Mr.Thompson.
For further Particulars apply to Mr.White, Attorney at Law, in Tetbury.
C A R M A R T H E N S H I R E.
TO be SOLD, together or in Parcels, the great and small TYTHES of the several Parishes of Langendairn, Llandeveylog, Llannon, LlannelIy, and Llanginnuch, in the County of Carmarthen. -- Any Persons inclined to treat for the whole, or any Part of these Tythes, are desired to apply to Mr.Roderick, at Newton, near Llandilo, on or before the 10th Day of August.
Crown-Inn, Newport, GLOCESTERSHIRE.
July 13, 1782.
JAMES SIDNEY embraces this Opportunity of returning his Friends and the Public his sincere Thanks, for the Encouragement he has received since he opened the above Inn; and having lately very much improved his House, and neatly fitted up Dining-Rooms, and additional Bed Chambers, for the better AccommodatIon of his Guefts, flatters himself it will be in his Power to give perfect Satisfaction to all who shall honour him with their Company. He has laid in a Stock of the best Liquors of all Kinds, and will be no ways wanting in Civility and Gratitude.
Neat Post-Chaises, with able Horses, at 9d. per Mile, Duty included.
G L O C E S T E R S H I R E.
SLIM BRIDGE SALTMARSH.
THE Price of HORSES and SHEEP will be reduced the 12th of August Inst. Horses from Three Shillings to Two Shillings per Week, and Colts in Proportion; Sheep from Three pence Half-penny to Three Pence; and Lambs from Three Shillings per Score, to Two Shillings and Six-pence per Score per Week; and the Stock then present will be charged at the same Price after, and live much better than any Time past this Year.
The Money to be paid for the Tack when the Stock is taken away.
A FLORIST FEAST.
NOTICE is hereby given, That a FLORIST FEAST will be held at the Upper George, in the City of Glocester, on Monday the 12th of August Inst. where there will be a shew of Carnations; and, for the Encouragement of so innocent and pleasing an Amusement, the following Prizes will be given :-For the three best and compleatest Carnations, a handsome Silver Pint Cup; for the three second best, a Silver Punch Ladle; and for the best Seedling Carnation, a Silver Cream Jug; for the second best Seedling, a Pair of Silver Salts.
The Flowers to be delivered to the Stewards by One o'Clock, and Dinner to be on the Table precisely at Two.
No Person to be allowed to shew more than six Flowers and four Seedlings. The Person that wins the first Prize not to shew for any other, and to pay 5s. towards next Meeting; and the Winner of either of the others, 2s. 6d.
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DESERTED from the 89th Regiment, at Hereford, EDWARD DAVIS, inlisted a few Weeks since at Worcester, by Serjeant Clark, aged about 34 Years; five feet eight Inches high, or nearly so, strong and well made, brown Hair: He deserted in his Regimentals, but changed them at Dymock, under Pretence of seeking for a Deserter by the Name of Thomas Cooper, of the said Regiment, now lurking in the Parish of Dymock, with Edmund Taylor, a Constable, whom he took with him to assist in taking up the said Deserter. He apprehended one Deserter, and put him into Glocester Gaol, and was before Samuel Hayward, Esq; and then, as he did before, produced a Beating Order, or Pass, which is, a Forgery, in the Name of Major J.J.Ellis, commanding the said Regiment. The Dress he stole from Edmund Taylor was a narrow plain round Hat, and a Kind of purple Coat, of the Bath Coating. He is likely to inlist with any Party from whom he can immediately obtain the Three Guineas and a Crown, and afterwards his Majesty's extra Bounty of Three Guineas at Head Quarters. Five Guineas will be given for the Apprehension of the above Rascal, besides the 20s. allowed by Act of Parliament, upon the delivery or Securement of him.
Wanted a Man who is Master of the French Horn, Bassoon, or Clarionet. Apply to the Commanding Officer at Hereford.
MONMOUTHSHIRE.
TO be SOLD a FREEHOLD ESTATE; in the Hamlet of Glascoed, consisting of a good House, two Barns, and a Stable, with Thirty-three Statute Acres of Land. The Buildings are in good repair, and situated within three Miles of Pontypool, Four of Usk, and Five of Carleon, all Market Towns; and now Iet at the yearly Rent of �6.
For Particulars enquire of Messrs.Osborne's and Seager, Bristol; or of Mr.Davies, Attorney, Pontpool, Monmouthshire.
TO be LET, and entered upon at Lady-Day next, Two good inclosed, DAIRY FARMS, at Clorley, in the Parish of Hankerton, in the County of Wilts; one late in the Occupation of John Ferrebee, containing 237 Acres of Pasture Land, and the other now in the Occupation of Farmer John Stagg, containing 205 Acres of Pasture, and seven Acres of Arable Land. Tythe-free, about seven Miles from Cirencester, five from Malmsbury, and five from Tetbury, with very convenient Farm-Houses, Cheese Lofts, Pig-Sties, Cow-Houses, and Outhouses in good Repair, The Lands lie well together, and the Farms are well wooded and watered, with Right in two very extensive and valuable Commons. The coming on Tenants may be accommodated with Quantity of Hay, of this Year's Growth.
For further Particulars enquire of Mr.Samuel Walbank, near Cirencester; Mr.Abraham Walbank, at Chalford; or Mr.James and Thomas Chambers, at Hampton; Glocestershire; and of Mr.John Cole, of Minety, who will shew the Premises.
WARWICKSHIRE.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr.SKINNER and Co.
On Wednesday the 28th of August, at Twelve o'Clock, at Garraway's Coffee-House, Change-Alley, Cornhill, London,
A very valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, desirably situate in the Parish of Studley, in the County of Warwick, 12 Miles from Birmingham, seven from Alcester, and five from Henley Arden, comprising the extensive MANOR of SKILTS, with all its Privileges and Appurtenances, together with 836 Acres of Meadow, Pasture, Arable, and Wood LAND, divided into eligible Farms, with suitable Dwelling-Houses and Buildings, and also a Mansion-House and Offices; the whole let to Mr.Martin, Mr.Bolt, Mr.Millington, and others, at a reasonable Rent, amounting to THREE HUNDRED and FIFTY-SEVEN POUNDS per Ann. which is considerably under the yearly Value.
To be viewed 21 Days preceding the Sale, when Particulars may be had on the Premises; at the Post-Houses at Birmingham, Alcester, Henley, WarwIck, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Coventry; also of Mr.Kiernan, Gray's-Inn; at the Place of Sale, and of Mr.Skinner and Co. Aldersgate-Street, London.
OXFORDSHIRE
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr.SKINNER and Co.
On Wednesday the 28th of August, at Twelve o'Clock, at Garraway's Coffee-House, Change-Alley, Cornhill, London,
The capital and very delirable FREEHOLD MANOR ESTATE of STEEPLE BARTON, near the Turnpike Road from Oxford to Banbury, distant 12 Miles from the former, and seven from the latter, and only four Miles from Woodstock, in Oxfordshire, comprising ONE THOUSAND and NINE ACRES of Meadow, Pasture, Arable, and Wood LAND, Tithe-free, in fine Condition, within a Ring Fence, divided into eligible Inclosures, and exceedingly well timbered and watered, with two Dwelling-Houses, and proper Buildings, in the Possession of Mr.George Trotman and Mr.Richard Ibell, unexceptionable Tenants, at reasonable Rents, amounting to �510. exclusive of the Wood Land, which has been valued at �40. making the whole annual Rents FIVE HUNDRED and FIFTY POUNDS.
To be viewed 21 Days preceding the Sale, when Particulars may be had of the Tenants; also at the Post-Houses in Banbury and Woodstock; Angel, Oxford; Red Lion, Henley; Sun, Maidenhead; of Mr.Kiernan, Grays-Inn; at the Place of Sale, and of Mr.Skinner and Co. Aldersgate-Street, London.
HEREFORDSHIRE.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr.SKINNER and Co.
On Wednesday the 28th of August, at Twelve o'Clock, at Garraway's Coffee-House, Change-Alley, Cornhill, London,
A most desireable FREEHOLD ESTATE, delightfully situated on the Banks of the River Wye, at Kenchester, adjoining the Turnpike Road, and only four Miles from the City of HEREFORD. Consisting of Two HUNDRED and FIFTY-TWO ACRES of MEADOW, PASTURE, and ARABLE LAND, of the first Quality, within a RING FENCE, properly interspersed wirh a large Quantity of Oak and Elm Timber, near Perfection; and planted with Fruit Trees, which produce Yearly from 80 to 100 Hogsheads of Cyder, together with a good Water Corn Mill. Let to an unexceptionable Tenant at Two HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE POUNDS per Annum. Also an excellent modernized MANSION, with necessary Out-buildings. A Moiety of the MANOR abounding with Game; and extensive FISHERY in Hand.
The Lands are well watered, and afford a Variety of beautiful Prospects; the House on a rising Ground, having full command of the River in a most pleasing serpentine Form, over which the Meadows, hanging Woods, and distant Hills, afford a Prospect truly picturesque.
To be viewed by applying to Mr.Benjamin Watkins, Carpenter, in Hereford, of whom printed Particulars may be had twenty Days preceding the Sale ; also of the Printer of the Glocester Journal; of Messr.Parrott and Hodgson, Inner Temple; at Garraway's; and of Messrs.Skinner and Co., Aldersgate Street, London.
CIRENCESTER, July 17, 1782.
ALL Persons that have any Demands upon the Estate and Effects of the late Mr.Albert Eyles, Apothecary, are desired to make the same to John Brown, and they will be paid. And all Persons indebted, are desired to pay the same to John Brown, Executor to the late Mr.Eyles.
Breconshire SOCIETY.
For the Encouragement of
Agriculture, Manufactures, &c.
WALTER WILKINS, Esq, President.
THE GENERAL MEETING of this SOCIETY will he held at the Golden-Lion in Brecon on Wednesday the 14th of August Inst.
THOMAS LONGFELLOW, Sec.
WHEREAS MARY WEBB, Wife of RICHARD WEBB, of the Parish of Minchinhampton, in the County of Glocester, Clothier, did, on the 17th of July Iast, elope with one WILLIAM WAIT, and took with them a large Parcel of Goods: This is to forewarn all Persons not to trust her on my Account, as I will not pay any Debts she shall contract, as Witness my Hand,
RICHARD WEBB
N.B. To be sold, Spanish Wool, Utensils in Trade, and a large Dying Copper.
FOR SALE by Auction, at the Exchange Coffee-House, Bristol, on Monday the 19th of August Inst. at One o'Clock,
97 Puncheons of fine flavoured strong Jamaica RUM,
50 Puncheons of very good Leeward Island RUM,
One Puncheon in a Lot.
Catalogues of which will be timely published, and Samples may be tasted at the Office of
J. BONBONOUS, Broker.
CARMARTHENSHIE.
TO be SOLD by Auction, at the Greyhound Inn, in the County of the Borough of Carmarthen, on Saturday the 28th Day of September next, between the Hours of Four and Six in the Afternoon of the same Day unless previously disposed of by private Contract Subject to such Conditions of Sale as shall be then produced,
All that MESSUAGE, TENEMENT, and LANDS, called Pentre Meyrick, situate in the Parish of St.Peter, in the said County Borough of Carmarthen, now let to David Rees, at the clear yearly Rent of �23.11s.6d.
Also all that MESSUAGE, Dwelling House, and Garden, situate in Priory Street, in the said County Borough, now let to Owen Young, Gent. at the Yearly Rent of �4.
Also all that MESSUAGE or Dwelling House, and Garden, situate in Priory Street aforesaid, in the County Borough aforesaid, now let to William Williams, Gent. at the Yearly Rent of �6.
Also all that MESSUAGE or Dwelling House, situate in Priory Street aforefaid, in rhe County Borough aforefaid, now let to John Thomas and others, at the Yearly Rent of �6 4s.
For Particulars apply to Mr.Thomas Howell, Attorney at Law, Carmarthen. -- The Tenants will shew the Premises.
WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, Glocestershire
R.MOOR, Surgeon Dentist, from Oxford, will give Attendance for all the Operations on the Teeth, Gums, and Artificial Teeth, from the 8th of August Inst. 'till the 15th. --He may be spoken with at the Swan Inn.
LEFT at the Swan Inn, at Staunton, near Corfe Lawn, On Monday the 22d Instant, an horizontal Silver WATCH, Maker's Name, Rich N. PEYTON, Glocester: Whoever will return the same to Evans and Hazell, Booksellers, Glocester, shall receive a Guinea Reward.
It is hoped it will be stopped if offered for Sale.
STOLEN or STRAYED out of the Heath near Berkeley, in the County of Glocester, on Wednesday Night or Thursday Morning, July the 5th, a BLACK MARE, about eight Years old, about Fourteen Hands and a Half high, Switch Tail, Scar on her Rump near the Tail on the near Side. - Whoever will give Information of the said Mare, so that she may be had again, shall receive a Guinea Reward. Apply to Aaron Knight, Green Dragon, in Glocester; or Francis Norman jn Berkeley, Glocestershire.
G L O C E S T E R S H I R E.
To be SOLD in Fee immediately, a good and convenient MESSUAGE and SHOP, with a Brew-house, Stable, Garden, Orchard, and other Outlets thereto belonging, containing together about two Acres, situate in the Parish of Stonehouse, fronting the Road leading to GIocester, and in the possession of Mr.Simpson, a Tenant at Will.
Enquire further of William Vizard, Attorney; at Dursley.
N.B. There are in the Shop, of the Proprietor's many, Fixtures, such as Counters, &c.. to be sold; and 'till Lady-Day last the Shop has been open, and in good Custom for near 40 Years.
ALL Persons that have any Claim or Demand - on the Estate and Effects of the Rev.Mr.Philips, deceased, late Vicar of Bisley, in the County of Glocester, are desired immediately to send an Account thereof to Miss.Philips the Executrix, at Bisley aforefaid, in order that the same may be discharged; and all Persons who stand indebted to the Estate of the said Mr.Philips, for Privy Tythes, or in any other Manner, are desired to pay the-same, either at the Red Lion, in Bisley, on Monday the 19th, or at the George Inn, in Stroud, in the said County, on Tuesday the 20th Day of August Inst. between the Hours of Ten in the Forenoon, and Five in the Afternoon, where Attendance will be given to receive the same; and in Default thereof, they will be sued for the same without further Notice.
All Persons are desired to bring their last Receipts with them who are in Arrear for Privy Tythes.
COUNTRY NEWS.
Hereford, Aug.1. John Webb, who was condemned at our last assizes for having been concerned in plundering a vessel wrecked on the coasts of Glamorganshire, and left for execution, is reprieved.
Bristol, July 31. It is with singular satisfaction that we can announce to the public, the safe arrival of the Jamaica fleet; twenty-one ships are now in the road, the trade for Lancaster, Liverpool, &c. are also arrived safe at their respective ports.
G L O C E S T E R S H I R E.
WHEREAS JOHN SAVORY, of Ampney, in this County, has reported that John Turner, of Harnill, robbed his Shop the 3d Day of June last, of six Dozen of Stockings, which is entirely false: This is to give Notice, that whoever accuses him of the same, shall be prosecuted according to Law.
August 1. JOHN TURNER, of Harnill.
CIRENCESTER RACES are fixed for the Week after Bath Races, or the latter End of September next, when there will be a �50. Plate for Five-year-olds, Six-year-olds, and Aged Horses; as likewise a �50. Plate for Four-year-olds. Particulars of which will be advertised in the next Paper.
JAMES DUTTON, Esq; Steward.
G L O C E S T E R.
TO be LET, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, or sooner if required, an old accustomed GROCER's Shop, now in full Business, with the Dwelling-House, a large Yard, and convenient Warehouses thereto belonging.
Enquire of Evans and Hazell, Booksellers, in Glocester.
FARMS to Let, Tythe-Free, in GLOCESTERSHIRE.
TO be LET at Cowlesborne, near Cirencester and Cheltenham, several FARMS of �250. a Year and upwards, with all the growing Crops and live and dead Stock, at the Option of the Tenants, to be taken at a Valuation.- To be entered upon immediately, or at Lady-Day, and great Encouragement to good Tenants.
Enquire at Cowlesborne House, or of Messrs.Chambers, of Minchinhampton.
Wanted a clever, notable, middled-aged Woman Servant, to take Care of a Dairy, and manage a Farmer's House and Servants, with a Girl under her. - Enquire as above.
HEREFORD.
WHEREAS on Tuesday the 16th Instant, three well dressed Persons (the one about 50 Years of Age, with dark brown Hair, an Ash coloured Coat, and a flapped Hat; the second about 30 Years of Age, five feet eight Inch's high, of a dark Complexion, black or dark coloured Hair, a brown Cloth Coat, and a striped Waistcoat; and the third a corpulent Man, about six Feet high, of a swarthy Complexion, with black Hair, and a remarkable Scar on the left Side of his Head) came to the Saracen's Head, in this City, and under Pretence of leaving Things of Value locked up in the Apartments where they slept, obtained from the Landlord thereof, the Day following, a light-coloured Bath-coating great Coat, and light Bay Mare, about five Years old, with a Black Mane, and Tail (docked rather short) a small Blaze in her Forehead, a little white round each Ear, the near Foot behind white, a Scratch just above the Fetter-lock Joint, and the four Legs shorn; which they promised to return with the next Day, but have not since been heard of.
Whoever will give Information of the said Mare, shall receive a handsome Reward, with all reasonable Charges; and a further Reward of Five Guineas will be paid upon the apprehending and Conviction of either of the said Persons above described, by
WILLIAM GREENLY, Landlord of the said Inn.
July 24, 1782.
N.B. Left at the said Inn, by the Persons above described, a dark Bay Gelding of the Chaise Kind, with a Star in his Forehead, and a Snip in the off Eye-lid; the right Owner may have the same by paying for his Keep. But if the said Gelding be not claimed, within 14 Days from the Date hereof, he will be sold to defray that Expence.
GLOCESTER, Aug. 5.
CHELTENHAM SPA.
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THE BALL for the Master of the Ceremonies, will be at Mr.Miller's Long Room, on Monday the 5th of August, 1782.
Tickets to be had at Mrs.Field's Rooms; and of Mr.Moreau, at Mr.Russell's
To begin at Seven o'Clock.
AT the ANNUAL MEETING at Oakley-Wood, on Wednesday, the 7th of August next, will be a grand CONCERT of Vocal and Instumental MUSIC; the Vocal Part by Mr.WALTON, of Litchfield. The Concert to begin at Eleven o'Clock. After the Concert will be provided a cold Collation and Tea, gratis.
Tickets to be had at the Swan Inn, Cheltenham; of R.Raikes, Glocester ; Printing-Office; Castle-Green, Bristol; Printing-Office, Bath; Printing-Office, Oxford; George Inn, Stroud; Bell Inn, Dursley; and at Mr.Whatley's, Cirencester, at 7s. 6d. each. No Tickets to be had after Monday the 5th under Half a Guinea.
N.B. On Tuesday the 6th, the Evening before the Meeting, at the Great-Room, Cirencester, will be a CONCERT and BALL. Tickets to be had at Mr.Whatley's, at 3s. each. To begin at Seven o'Clock.
Nothing certain can be learnt from the papers, respecting the situation of the combined fleet. - A letter from Plymouth, dated July 27, asserts, that an account was arrived there, that the enemy's fleet was gone into Brest: their principal object the protection of their St.Domingo convoy, having been effected. Another account says, that they were seen the 26th instant, cruising in three compact divisions, at the mouth of the Channel.
For the two following articles we are indebted to a correspondent in London :
It having been insinuated that a great and amiable Youth is disposed to place himself at the head of a party in the present dissentions among our great men, we have it from good authority, that nothing is farther from the truth. The good sense of the young Personage alluded to; forbids us to suspect it; while candour obliges us to add, that the person who is supposed to have endeavoured to excite such an evil spirit, is well known to have done every thing in his power to prevent it; that amidst so many other causes of vexation, at least the domestick tranquility of the best of fathers might be interrupted.
The life of Lord Robert Manners appeared of so much importance to some of his noble family; that they were induced to make him the offer of a very considerable establishment, would he relinquish for ever the dangerous profession in which he was engaged: -The spirit of the Marquis of Granby's son revolted at the idea - he fought, - and, he died ! -- When the news of his lamented death arrived, the Duke's feeIings did him honour as a brother and as a man:
Among other uncommon marks of distinction, his Grace went down with his Duchess to Salthill, where he spent severa! days in wandering over the environs of Eton, and enjoying the melancholy pleasure of traversing every spot which might bring to his mind the liveliest recollection of his gallant brother, --There was no picture of the young hero in the family, but the rude production of a country dauber. This the Duke of Rutland conveyed to Sir Joshua Reynolds; and at the same time endeavoured to give him a more adequate description of his brother, whom indeed Sir Joshua had seen. Leave the picture with me, my Lord, and call tomorrow. His Grace returned, and was informed, that the artist had it in his power to give him a perfect likeless of his noble relation, which he has since most happily finished, to the intire satisfaction of the Duke.
Lord Townsend has called upon his tenants and neighbours in Norfolk to embody themselves for learning military discipline for the defence of their coast, - Fifty-two horse and fifty-eight foot have already engaged in this association: the horsemen cloathe themselves in uniform, and find their own horses. His Lordship cloathes the foot - Many other gentlemen of that county intend following the example.
Mrs.SIDDONS is at present at Cheltenham; and it being the earnest desire of the nobility and gentry as well as the public in general, to see that very favourite actress perform some principal character, we hear that Mr.Watson has requested her acquiecence, and she has most obligingly promised to appear in the part of Portia next Tuesday evening. -- Mr.Brunton, from Bath, makes his first appearance in Shylock the Jew.
A great resort of company is expected this evening at Cheltenham; where there is a grand ball for the benefit of the Master of the Ceremonies.
A few days ago died, after a tedious illness, which she bore with great resignation, Mrs.Morse, wife of Mr.Morse, mercer, in Newent, in this county.
Lately died at Lantrithyd, in Glamorganshire, John Roberts, a blacksmith, in the hundred and eleventh year of his age, who was in good health until within a few days, and retained his senses till within an hour of his death.
It is melancholy to view the quantities of hay in the meadows in this neighbourhood, nearly spoilt by the frequent rains. The wheat too, we are told, in many parts of the country, is lodged in such a manner as to afford a dismal prospect to the farmer.
On Tuesday evening William Lewis, a young man who was learning to swim in the river Leddon, near the mill at Over, going out of his depth, was unhappily drowned.
The Sieur BOAZ, having finished his engagements in Bristol, is arrived in this city; and we are authorised to inform the public, that he purposes displaying his Grand Thaumaturgick Exhibitions here, as soon as he has fitted up a commodious room for the reception of ladies and gentlemen, of which proper notice will be given.
N.B. The exhibitions are of an entire new species, and chiefly calculated for the genius of the British nation , of both sexes, and all ages, being more apt to improve the mind, than affect the senses;. tho' in an age and country Iess enlightened, they would inevitably have appeared supernatural.
Last week was Committed to our castle, Mary Williams, charged with stealing a silver pint from a public-house in Bristol.-- This woman has been twice condemned to be hanged for horse stealing, and was discharged from the prison at the last assize only. -- To a person who expressed his surprise at her speedy return to her old habitation, she replied, that she was born under the planet, and as she must therefore die at the tree, the hoped the Lord would have mercy upon her soul .---- She is near 70 years of age.
A few evenings ago, one George Gough, who had been committed to the castle for a breach of the peace attempted to leap from the top of a high tree in the court-yard of the prison, over the wall; but no jumping far enough be fell down upon the:pavement, in the court ; and was taken up so much bruised that there are little hopes of his recovery.
Arrived at Cheltenham -- Mr.and Mrs.Campbell, Miss Campbell, Mr.and Mrs.King, Mrs.Leachman, Mr.Boswell, Mr.Prado, Major Baggs; Captain Farquhar, Captain Gibson, Captain Price, Captain Phillips, Mr.and Mrs.Pytts;.Miss Chamberlayne, Mr.and Miss Myer, Mr.and Miss Lysons, Mr C.Dormer; Mr.and Miss Noverre, Mr.Dore, Mr.Woodward, Mr.Glyn, Mrs.England, Miss Draper, Miss Hogg, Mr.Austin, Mr.Butterfield, Mr.Day, Mrs.Knox, Miss Knox, two Mr.Knoxes, Mr.Cooper, Mr.HolIingworth, Mr.R.Hollingworth, Miss Hollingworth, Mr.C.Loder, Mr.Aubrey, Mrs.Macie, Mr. Macie, Rev.Mr.Loder, Rev.Mr.Boys, Rev.Mr.Best, Mr.Cumberland, Mr.Finch, Mr.Dueleigh, Mr.and Mrs.Dobbins, Mr.and Mrs. Barker, Mr.Clarke, Miss Carter, Miss Beale, Miss Clutterbuck, Earl of Macclesfield, Countess of Macclesfield, Hon.Mr.Parker, Mr.and Mrs.Robinson, Mr.and Mrs.Bourgeois, , Mrs.Rice, Mrs.Newton, Mr.and Mrs.Purnell Purnell, Miss Phillimore, Mrs.Cox, Mr.and Miss.Anthony, Mr.Baber, Dr.J.Smith, Miss Northey, Miss Butler, Mr.Rouze, Capt.Gaman, and Mr.Wenman, &c.
Cheltenham Theatre, Aug. 5. The Fete Champetre, which was so well received last Thursday; wiII be performed again (for the last time) next Thursday, the 8th instant, with additional illuminations, transparencies, &c. &c.
A gentleman, lately arrived from India, has favoured us with the following instance of the efficacy of James's powder, which he received from Col.Watson :- The Colonel was going out to India in a ship extremely crowded with soldiers, and off the Cape they met with such contrary winds and wet weather, that the people grew very sickly, and in a few days a fever began to rage so violently that the men died in great numbers. There were three surgeons on board the ship, to whom a person who was passenger offered the use of some James's powder, which he had in his chest.--- They refused to make any trial of it, ridiculing it as a nostrum --- In the space of four days the three medical gentlemen were themselves carried off --- The passengers then had a recourse to the powder, which in a short time restored to health the remainder of the crew.