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Some Selected Reports from The Leeds Intelligencer published by Thomas Wright



Monday, May 14th, 1798



Half Moon Inn, Otley.

James Dawson, respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, that he has just entered in the said Inn (lately occupied by Mrs.Foster) and has laid in a Stock of choice Old Wines, Spirits, &c.- He hopes to meet with the Encouragement of Travellers and Other, as every Convenience is made for their Accommodation, and due Attention will be paid to them by himself and Family.
The said James Dawson has a well-built commodious House to Lett, adjoining the said Inn.



PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.

Notice is hereby given, That the Partnership existing and now carried on by us in the Trade or Business of Woolstaplers, at Wakefield, in the County of York, under the Firm of John and Thomas Matthewman, is this Day dissolved by mutual Consent - Witness our Hands this Fourth Day of May, 1798.
John Matthewman.
Thomas Matthewman.
Witness W.Postlethwaite.



BRADFORD
Partnership Dissolved.

Notice is hereby given, That the Partnership lately carried on under the Firm of Skeltons and Simes, was dissolved on the First of January 1796, by mutual Consent. - As Witness our Hands,
Thomas Skelton.
Samuel Skelton.
F.Simes,

BRADFORD
The above Trade is now carried on as usual, under the same Firm, by us,

Samuel Skelton.
William Skelton.
F.Simes,
Bradford, Yorkshire, April 25th, 1798.



Commercial Assistant.

Wanted at a Boarding-School in Lancashire, before or after the Midsummer Vacation, A Single Person, who writes a good Hand, and is in other Respects qualified to conduct the Commercial Department.
Testimonials of his Character will be expected.
Letters addressed to Mr R.Bullock, Bolton-Le-Moors, will be attended to.



Mr.John Hemingway's Creditors.

Whereas John Hemingway, of Wintersett, in the Parish of Wragby, and County of York, Farmer, hath by Indenture bearing Date the Twenty-first Day of April Instant, assigned his Estate and Effects unto Benjamin Kennet, of Wakefield, in the said County, Esq.; and Mr.Joseph Hemingway, of Wombwell, in the Parish of Darfield, in the said County, In Trust for themselves and such other of the said John Hemingway's Creditors, as shall execute the same Indenture within Two Months of the Date thereof.
Notice is therefore hereby given,
That the said Assignment is left at the Office of Messrs.Dawson and Armitage, Attornies at Law, Wakefield, for the Inspection and Execution of such of the Creditors as chuse to execute the same within the Time limited; and that such as do not execute the same will be excluded the Benefit thereof.

Wakefield, April 21st, 1798.



DADE's CREDITORS.

Whereas Christopher Dade, of Otley, in the County of York, Innkeeper, hath by Indenture assigned all his Estate and Effects unto Trustees named, for the equal Benefit of his Creditors, who shall make themselves Parties to the same Indenture, and conform to the Provisions thereof, on or before the Fourteenth Day of June next.
The Deed is deposited in the Office of Mr Smith, Solicitor, in Otley, for the Inspection and Signature of the Creditors : And all Persons indebted to the said Estate and Effects, are requested to pay their Debts immediately to the Trustees, otherwise Actions will be commenced for the Recovery thereof.



Mr. MARMADUKE VAVASOUR's
Debtors and Creditors.

All Persons who stood indebted to Marmaduke Vavasour, late of Oulton, in the Parish of Rothwell, Tanner, at the Time of his Decease, are desired to pay immediately their respective Debts to Mr.George Wilson, of Oulton aforesaid, late Book-keeper to the said Marmaduke Vavasour, who is authorized to receive the same :- And all Persons to whom the said Marmaduke Vavasour stood indebted, are requested to send an Account of their Demands, with the Nature of their Securities, if any, to the said George Wilson, in Order that the same may be examined and discharged.



NOTICE
To Debtors and Creditors.

All Persons who stood indebted to William Wragg, late of Dirtcarr, near Wakefield, in the County of York, Gentleman, at the Time of his Death, are requested immediately to pay their respective Debts to Mr.John Moor, of Woolley, near Wakefield, the sole Executor in the Will of the said Deceased.
And all Persons who have any Claims or Demands upon the Estate and Effects late of the said William Wragg, are desired to transmit (without Delay) a Particular thereof, with the Nature of their Securities, if any, to the said Mr.Moor, in Order that they may be discharged.



Children of John Court.

If any of the Children or Grandchildren of John Court, by Mary his Wife, are living and will apply immediately to Messrs.Brogdens, Attornies at Law, in Bradford, Yorkshire, they will hear of something greatly to their Advantage.
The said John Court was a Soldier, and was married in 1722, at the Parish Church of Bradford aforesaid, to the said Mary his Wife, whose Maiden Name was Mary Cowgill, then of Clayton, in the Parish of Bradford, in the said County of York.
Bradford, May 1st, 1798.



Scott's Next of Kin.

The next of Kin of Solomon Scott, late of Malton, in the County of Wicklow, in Ireland, Gentleman, deceased, will hear of something to their Advantage by applying to Mr.Bowns, of Bank Top, near Barnsley, or to Mr.Jennings, Supervisor of Excise, in Doncaster.
The said Solomon Scott was Son of Solomon Scott, Miller and Maltster, who was a Freeman of the City of York, and about the Year 1767, resided at Norton or Campsell, near Doncaster.



To School-Masters.

Wanted, a School-Master, at Woolley, near Wakefield, to teach the English Language, Writing and Accounts. There is a House and Garden, with a large School Room, and a Salary of Thirteen Guineas per Annum, for teaching Sixteen poor Children of the Town.
A Person of good Character and Abilities, properly recommended, will meet with Encouragement - Application may be made to the Rev.J.Dixon, of Woolley.



Little-Woodhouse.
To be Lett, to Enter to at Pleasure,

A Genteel Dwelling House, with a Garden, Coach-House, Stable, and other necessary Outbuildings, situate at Little-Woodhouse, and late in the Occupation of James Kenion, Esq.
For other Particulars enquire of Mr.Coupland, at Little-Woodhouse; or at the Office of Mr.Charles Coupland, Attorney at Law, in Leeds.



Sheepscar, near Leeds.
To be Lett, to enter to Immediately,

A Genteel Dwelling House and Garden, situate at Sheepscar, near Leeds, consisting of Four Rooms on a Floor, with Cellars and other Conveniences, late in the Possession of H.Whitelock.
Enquiry to be made of the said H.Whitelock, in Park Lane, or M.Whitelock, at Sheepscar.



HALIFAX
To be Sold by Auction,
At the Old Cock, in Halifax, on Thursday the Seventeenth
of May Instant, at Four in the Afternoon.

A Freehold Close, situate near Chapel-Town, in Halifax, containing by Admeasurement Two Days Work, Two Quarters, and Twenty-four Perches, in the Possession of Mr.William Frobisher, his Tenants or Assigns.
And also, Five Dwelling-Houses, in Fawcett's Row, near the Smithy-Stake, in Halifax, in the several Possessions of Joseph Tyers, John Rushworth, John Scholefield, and Hannah Hutchinson, and one empty.
Further particulars may be had on Application to Mr.Swainson, Attorney, in Halifax.



WOOD.
To be SOLD, in PARCELS,
(At the following Times and Places)
On Monday the Fourteenth Day of May Inst. at Chadwick Wood, near Mirfield,
On Wednesday the Sixteenth, at Linsitt Spring, Broom Bank, and Joseph Noble's Rein, near Kirkburton,
And on Saturday the Nineteenth, at Appleyard Wood or Plantation, near Miln's Bridge.
A Quantity of Fine Oak Timber,
And Poles.
The Sale to continue till the whole be sold.



A Run-away Apprentice.

Whereas William Nowell, Apprentice to William Lancaster, of Barnsley, Currier, absented himself from his Master's Service on Monday the Seventh of May Inst.- He is about Nineteen Years of Age, Five Feet Six Inches high, fresh Complection, small Nose, and thick Legs; had on when he went off a dark Mixture Coat, red Waistcoat, with black Spots, and Leather Breeches.
Whoever harbours the said William Nowell, after the Date hereof, will be prosecuted according to Law; and whoever apprehends him and will deliver him to his Master, shall be reasonably rewarded for their Trouble.
Barnsley, May 11th, 1798.



Villainy.
Twenty Guineas Reward.

Whereas some Villain or Villains did late last Night, or early this Morning, most wantonly and maliciously cut down and damage with a Knife, or some other sharp Instrument, so as to render of no Value Three Pieces of Figured Coatings, upon the Tenters belonging to Messrs. Jer. and Abraham Rhodes, of Mount Pleasant, near Leeds, Merchants.
This is to give Notice.
That if any Person or Persons will give such Information as may lead to the Discovery of the Offender or Offenders, he or they shall receive on his or their Conviction, a Reward of Twenty Guineas, from the said Messrs. Jer. and Abraham Rhodes.
Leeds, May 11th, 1798.



Mr.John Cordingley's
Debtors and Creditors.

All Persons who stood indebted to John Cordingley, of Leeds, Joiner, at the Time of his Decease, are desired to pay immediately their respective Debts to Mr.Josiah Oates, Mr.Samuel Fenton, and Mr.William Fenton, all of Leeds, his Executors.
And all Persons to whom the said John Cordingley stood indebted, are requested to send an Account of their Demands to the above Executors, in order that the same may be examined and discharged.
May 12th, 1798.
Leeds.

Ann Cordingley, Widow of John Cordingley, late of Leeds, Joiner, returns Thanks to the Friends of her deceased Husband for the Favours conferred upon him, and informs them and the Public, That she intends, with the Assistance of her eldest Son, William Cordingley, to continue the Business, and hopes to merit a Continuance of their Favors.
Leeds, May 12th, 1798.



James Ickerngill's Creditors.

Whereas James Ickerngill, of Carr Laith, in the Parish of Kighley, in the County of York, Piece Maker, by Indenture bearing Date the Third of May Instant, hath assigned over all his Estate and Effects to James Hargreaves, Holmes Clapham, William Newsholme the Younger, and Thomas Shackleton, In Trust for the equal Benefit of all such of the Creditors of the said James Ickerngill as shall come in and execute the said Indenture on or before the First Day of July next.
Notice is therefore hereby given,
That the said Indenture is lodged at the Office of Messrs.Metcalfe, Attorney, in Kighley aforesaid, for the Inspection and Execution of the Creditors; and such Creditors as refuse to execute the same, on or before the Time aforesaid, will be excluded the Benefit of the said Assignment.
All Persons indebted to the said James Ickerngill, are required forthwith to pay their Debts to the said Trustees, or one of them, or the said Mr.Metcalfe.
May 7th, 1798.



To the Curious in Hot and Green-House
Plants.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
(By W.H.Brazier,)
(If not disposed of in the mean Time by private Contract, of which Notice will be given,)

On Monday the Twenty-eighth Day of May Instant, at Chapel-Allerton, near Leeds, between the Hours of Eleven and Three o'Clock,

In Lots of One Hundred Plants, each Lot to contain a
Number of choice Ericas and Plants from the Cape,
Upwards of Five Thousand
Green-House Plants.
And, In Lots of Sixty Plants each,

Upwards of Five Hundred Choice Hot-House Plants, being the entire Collection of R.A.Salisbury, Esq; which has been made with great Judgement, and at a considerable Expence.
The Plants may be viewed by Ticket, Two Days previous to the Sale; and the respective Lots pointed out as the Plants now stand arranged.
Enquire at Nicholson and Upton's Office, in Leeds.
May 12th, 1798.



L E E D S.
To the inhabitants of Leeds, and other Manufacturing Towns and Villages in the West Riding.

Friends and Countrymen,
Struck, as we must all be, at the awful crisis at which we are now arrived, by the threatened invasion of our implacable foe, the French. Impressed, by the dangerous conspiracies of our domestic enemies, who are courting their wicked efforts; we are loudly called upon as Englishmen and as Britons, to arm and defend our native land against hordes of French murderers and French robbers, for such as they have been in every country subdued either by their artifices, or by their arms.
So immediate and imminent is our danger, that we are told by our gracious Sovereign, in his message to his parliament, "that preparations are making, with increasing activity in the ports of France, Flanders, and Holland, for the invasion of this country, and that in this design, the enemy is encouraged by the correspondence and communication of traitorous and disaffected persons, and societies of these kingdoms."
Thus we are situated in this trying moment, from which we can, and must rescue ourselves, by uniting in one common defence against our enemy the most ferocious that civilized Europe ever knew. Their soldiery are stimulated to this daring attempt by their national hatred to us, and by the representations of their Directory, "that all the gold of Europe is stored in England, that here is to be found the Golden Fleece. That it is to be the Crown Works of their Republican victories, the price of all the blood that has been shed, and the completion of their National Glory."
Should the French Republic succeed in her invasion of this country, she will not only become the arbitress of Europe, but the absolute mistress of the world. - Old England will be at her mercy, her tributary, and be undone for ever.
Rouze then instantly to arms, Friends and Countrymen, and let this licentious foe be taught by our precautionary defence, we are still a race of gallant warriors, that we are still the genuine descendants of those heroes, and ancestors, who spilt their blood at Cressy, and at Poietiers, and defeated the Spanish Armada even upon our own shores.
Let the year 1798 be chaunted by our posterity as the greatest aera of British courage. Let us be animated by one soul, one spirit and sentiment, and save our country, or die. Let us act with one heart, head, and hand, and so united, we may smile at the vain efforts of our perfidious foe. Should we not instantly, and with energy call forth all our powers ? But pause upon our danger, we shall, like Switzerland, be undone.
Countrymen, beware of her fate ! The poor, as well as the rich, will then be involved in one common ruin, and will lamentably exchange British Liberty for French Licentiousness.
Have we not a Monarch, the father and friend of his people, worthy of our highest veneration ? Have we not a constitution, worthy of our dearest regards ? And are not our religion, our laws, and liberties, for which our ancestors have so frequently fought, and bled so nobly, worthy the preservation ? Surely they are.
The English ever have been, still are, and we trust, ever will be, bold, high-spirited, and animated against every attempt to rob them of their dearest rights; nay, of their very existence among European nations. England will not be blotted out of the map of Europe, under the French title of modern Carthage, although insolent France has decreed it; will trust, she will ever maintain her rank, under Providence, until time shall be no more, not only as a nation, but as the foremost in arms and arts,
TRUE BRITONS ARM ! ! !
Leeds, May 10th, 1798



Voluntary Contributions.
Leeds, April 14th, 1798.

Contribution towards the Defence of the Country, continue to be received at the several Banks in this Town, and at Messrs.Charlesworths, and Mr.Sherbrook's, in Briggate; at Thomas Wright's Printing Office, New Street End, and at the Town Clerk's Office.

The following Sums have already been subscribed :

Free Gifts�.s.d.
The Leeds Volunteers,76100
James Armitage,50000
Wormald, Fountaine, and Co.50000
Wickham, Field, and Co.50000
Scott, Binns, and Co.30000
William Thompson20000
Matthew Rhodes20000
John and Edward Brooke,20000
Wade Browne and Dickenson,15000
The Clerks and Workmen in Messrs.Wormald and Co's Warehouse and Factory13010
Mrs.Fountaine,10000
Miss Fountaine,10000
David Dunderdale,10000
Timothy Wilks,10000
John Wilson,10000
John Goodman,10000
Charles Brown,10000
William Cookson,10000
Miss Kath.and Miss Anna Blackburn,10000
William Brown,10000
Joseph Fawcett,10000
Maude and Dade,10000
Benjamin Rothwell,10000
Thomas Wright, Park Place,10000
Richard Paley,10000
Benjamin Pullan,52100
Basil Anthony Keck,5000
Thomas Charlesworth,5000
Thomas Sherbrook,5000
Fischer and Reynard,5000
John Nixon,5000
John Shepherd,5000
Mrs.Michell,5000
Martin Hind,4000
Miss Eliz.Marrow,4000
William Rhodes,3000
Samuel Glover,3000
Tolson, Sons and Stead,3000
John King,2500
Mrs.Sarah Lupton,2500
William Chadwick,2000
William Faber,2000
Joseph Wood,2000
Abraham Parkinson,2000
John Wrigglesworth,2000
Lady Irwin's Servants,2750
William Dawson,2100
Thomas Brown, Grocer[?],10100
John Thompson,10100
Mrs.Tennant,10100
Samuel Gawthorp,10100
Michael Barstow,10100
W.Lumley,10100
J.Cockell,10100
Charles Boynton,10100
George Rayson,10100
John Kettlewell,10100
Miss Haddon,10100
Mrs.Bainbrigge,10100
John Robinson,1000
J.Reynolds,1000
J.Linsley,660
George Wilkinson,550
John Charnock,550
George Sayer,550
Mrs.Close,550
Gabriel Shepherd,550
Nathan Bowes,550
Mrs.Ayrtons,550
Mrs.Turner and Mrs.Bridges,550
Anthony Knowles,550
John Brooke,550
James Craig,550
Mrs.Cookson, 550
Mrs.Mary Cookson,550
Mrs.Walker,550
Jonathan Harrison,550
Mrs.Hardon,550
Jonathan Teale,550
Thomas Inkersley,550
The young Gentlemen at the Rev.Mr.Bownas's Academy, at Bramham-Lodge,550
Mrs.Baines,330
Seth Morfitt,330
Thomas Martin,330
Ninian Proctor,330
Miss Wetherherd,330
John Houseman,330
James Jaques,220
Thomas Cooper,220
M.Ward, Bull and Mouth Inn,220
R.Brook,220
Luke Priestley,220
John Morris,1116
George Gascoigne,110
Joseph Brooke,110
William Clapham,110
William Idle,110
M.Morris,110
Matthew Sowden,110
John Crampton,110
Isaac Poe,110
Wadington Pickles,110
Mark Beverley,0106
Ed.Bilton,0106
Jonas Bates,0106
Mrs.Wales,0106
A Soldier's Widow,076
Widow Lumley,070
John Hick,050
Thomas Hick,026


To Cover Assessed Taxes.

John Beckett,30000
John Blayds,30000
John Calverley,30000
Sam.Buck, to cover his Assessed Taxes,287166
Ditto, as a Voluntary Contribution,5000
Richard Lee,25000
William Hey,20000
Miss Kirshaws, 12600
Wade Browne,10000
John Lee,10000
John Gledhill,10000
Lydia and Eliz.Browne,10000
William Naylor,10000
Thomas Wright, New Street End, 10000
William Sheepshanks,10000
John Sawyer,6000
Thomas Ikin,52100
Henry Dunderdale, (having before subscribed as a Volunteer)5000
Griffith Wright,5000
Thomas Dade,5000
Robert Coulman,5000
James Motley,5000
John Shearwood,4000
M.Atkinson,4000
Richard Matthewman,4000
J.W.Butterworth,2100
James Smith, of Brandon.10100




James Milward's Bankruptcy.

May 7th, 1798.
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against James Milward, of Clifton, in the Parish of Conisbrough, in the County of York, Maltster, Dealer and Chapman, and he being declared a Bankrupt is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major Part of them, on the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth Days of May Instant, at the House of Mr.Thomas Holden, the Cranes Inn, in Barnsley, in the said County, and the Twelfth Day of June next, at the House of Mr.Thomas Carnelley, the Crown Inn, in Rotherham, in the said County, at Eleven of the Clock in the Forenoon on each of those Days, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts, and at the Second Sitting to chuse Assignees, and at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the Allowance of his Certificate.
All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Mr.Jackson, Attorney at Law, Bankend, near Barnsley.



Denbigh's Bankruptcy.

Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against Richard Denbigh, of Esholt, in the Parish of Otley, in the County of York, Tanner, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major Part of them, on the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Days of April Instant, and on the Fifteenth Day of May following, at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon on each of the said Days, at the House of William Weir, the Black Horse, at Otley aforesaid, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts, and at the Second Sitting to chuse Assignees, and at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the Allowance of his Certificate.
All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Mr.Sykes, New Inn, London; or Mr.Barret, Attorney at Law, Otley aforesaid.
April 9th, 1798.



Nathaniel Berry's Bankruptcy.

April 30th, 1798.
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against Nathaniel Berry, of Deanhouse, in the Parish of Almondbury, in the County of York, Clothier, Dealer and Chapman, and he being declared a Bankrupt is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major Part of them, on the Second and Third Days of May next, at the House of Mr.Abraham Beaumont, the Pack-Horse Inn, in Huddersfield, in the said County, and on the Nineteenth Day of the same Month, at the House of Mr.Wiliam Booth, Innholder in Kirkburton, in the said County, by Ten of the Clock in the Fornoon of each of the said Days, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts, and at the Second Sitting to chuse Assignees, and at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the Allowance of his Certificate.
All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Mr.Stephenson, Attorney at Law, in Holmfirth, near Huddersfield; or Mr.Battye, Chancery Lane, London.



Godfrey Berry's Bankruptcy.

April 20th, 1798.
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against Godfrey Berry, now or late of Dean House, in the Parish of Almondbury, in the County of York, Clothier, Dealer and Chapman, and he being declared a Bankrupt is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major Part of them, on the Ninth and Tenth Days of May next, at the House of Mr.Wiliam Booth, Innholder in Kirkburton, in the said County, and on the Second Day of June also next, at the House of Mrs.Sarah Johnson, the Pack Horse Inn in Robert Town, in the Parish of Birstall, in the said County, by Ten of the Clock in the Fornoon of each of the said Days, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts, and at the Second Sitting to chuse Assignees, and at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the Allowance of his Certificate.
All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Mr.Stephenson, Attorney at Law, in Holmfirth, near Huddersfield; or Mr.Battye, Chancery Lane, London.



WAKEFIELD.
H.Holmes, Linen-Draper, in Wakefield,
Wants an Apprentice.



Huddersfield.
To be Lett, to Enter Immediately,

A Commodious and Well-built Warehouse, situate at the Back of the Cloth Hall, in Huddersfield, and very well adapted for a Cloth Merchant, Woolstapler, Drysalter or Liquor Merchant, &c.
Enquire of Mr.John Napier, Mr.Macauley's Buildings, Huddersfield.



LIVERPOOL.
For Madeira, Barbadoes, and Demarara,
(Expected daily to arrive from London)
The Good Ship DICK,
------- Master,

A fine Copper-bottomed Vessel, Burthen per Register 244 Tons, carrying 22 Guns Six and Nine Pounders, a remarkably fast sailer. - Those who have Goods to ship, are requested to apply immediately, as Part of her Cargo is already engaged.
For Freight apply to Michael Cullen,
Peter's Lane, Liverpool.



HULL
For PHILADELPHIA,
The New fast-sailing American Ship
KINGSTON,
(410 Tons Measurement,)
Samuel Reed, Master,

Mounting 10 Carriage Guns Nine and Six Pounders, with Men answerable, stands A 1, at Lloyd's, is now laid on for the above Port, and will positively sail the first Fall Ship.
For Particulars enquire of J.Kitchingham, Leeds; the Captain on Board at Hull Dock; or to
John Burstall, Jun.
N.B. Excellent Accommodations for Passengers.



HULL
For St.PETERSBURG,
The MINERVA,
Captain Francis Ruston,

Well known in the Leghorn Trade, will sail with the Convoy expected the latter End of the present Month.
For Particulars enquire of John Burstall.
May 1st, 1798.



HULL
For LISBON,
The Prince of Brazil,
Capt.Richard Wrangham,
Also, For OPORTO,
THE HULL PACKET,
Thomas Stickney, Master,
To sail with the first Southern Convoy.

For Particulars enquire of the Captains on Board, in Hull Dock, or to
John Voase.



HULL
For LISBON,
The Ship ANN,
Capt, -----,

Is laid on to sail with the Convoy appointed to leave Spithead on or about the First of June next.
For Particulars apply to Thomas Jackson, Jun. or
James Frank.
Hull, May 4th, 1798.



HULL,
For LISBON,
The Ship THETIS,
Henry Dring,
Will positively sail with the next Convoy.

For Particulars apply to the Captain on Board; or to George Holden and Son.
Hull, May 4th, 1798.



HULL
For OPORTO,
The Britannia,
Thomas Feetam, Master,

Sails with the first Convoy. Apply to the Master on Board; or Thomas Lundie.
Hull, May 4th, 1798.



HULL,
For HAMBURGH,
The GERMAN PACKET,
Capt.William Field,
(A constant Trader)

Is now laid on to sail with the first Convoy.- For Particulars enquire of J.Kitchingman, Leeds; or at Hull to Joseph Wilkinson.
Hull, May 5th, 1798.



HULL.
For NEW YORK,
The American Ship
PORT - MARY,
(Stands A 1 at Lloyd's)
Jacob Packwood, Commander,

With Ten Six-pound Carriage Guns, and Men answerable, is now ready to take in Goods, great Part of her Cargo engaged, and in order to suit the Trade, her Departure fixt for the first Week in June, or positively the first Ship.
For Particulars apply to J.Kitchingman, Leeds; to the Captain on Board; or to Michael Metcalf.
N.B. Excellent Accommodation for Passengers.
Hull, May 3d, 1798.



Idle-Thorp, near Bradford.
To be SOLD by AUCTION.

At the House of Mr.Benjamin Walker, Innholder, at Idle, in the Parish of Calverley, in the County of York, on Monday the Twenty-first Day of May Instant, betwixt the Hours of Three and Five o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as will there be produced, unless disposed of in the Interim by private Contract, of which due Notice will be given.
An Undivided Third Part of a Very Eligible Freehold Estate, situate at Idle Thorp, in Idle aforesaid, consisting of a good substantial Messuage, with a Cottage, Barn, Stable, Cowhouse, and other attached and detached Outbuildings thereto belonging; and also Three several Closes of Meadow and Pasture Ground thereto also belonging, and nearly adjoining, containing together by Estimation Six Acres, be the same more or less, and now in the Possession or Occupation of Isaac Burnley.
The above Premises command a delightful Prospect of the surrounding Country, are well supplied with Water, and very suitable for any Manufacturer; and for Price and other Particulars enquire of Mr.Lee, Attorney at Law, Leeds.



LEEDS, May 14.



At a meeting of the two ArchBishops and eleven Bishops, held on the 28th of April last, the following resolutions, we understand, were passed unanimously, viz. "That it would not conduce in any considerable degree to the defence and safety of the kingdom, and would interfere with the proper duties of the profession, if the clergy were to accept commissions in the army, be enrolled in any military corps, or be trained in the use of arms; and that in the case of actual invasion, or dangerous insurrection, it will be the duty of every clergyman to give his assistance in repelling both in any way that the urgency of the case may require.

At a very numerous and respectable meeting at the Bull's Head Inn, Manchester, on Tuesday se'nnight, convened by the Boroughreeves and Constables, it was unanimously resolved to raise two battalions for the defence of Manchester, Salford, and the neighbourhood, within the limits of twelve miles, except in case of actual invasion, and that the first battalion only to be liable to march to the extent of the district marked out by Government, which comprizes Cumberland, Westmoreland, Lancashire, Cheshire, Shropshire, and North Wales .- Government is to be requested to furnish arms, accoutrements, ammunition, and drill serjeants.

Upwards of one hundred and fifty of the workmen at Messrs.Hartley, Greens, and Co. of the Pottery, near this town, have offered their services to government, to march in case of actual invasion, to any part of the country; which loyal example has been followed by the workmen of the Swinton, Castleford, Knottingley, and Swillington Potteries; the whole consisting of upwards of five hundred, are to be formed into one regiment, provided the plan meets with the approval of the Lord Lieutenant, to whom the offer has been forwarded.
We are informed from good authority, that the Leeds Armed Association formed for the purpose of supporting the civil power, within this Borough, are to assemble this afternoon, at four o'clock, for the purpose of being enrolled.
Capt.Dixon, of the first West-York Militia, with a detachment of that corps, is come down to receive 550 of the supplementary militia, appointed to assemble this day; a like detachment is also sent from the second battalion, for the same number; and the remainder of the supplementary are to be equally divided betwixt the different corps commanded by Lord Harewood, Colonel Fawkes, and Colonel Sir G.Cooke, Bart.

On Saturday se'nnight Brian Beauchamp, of King's college; Ayscough Hawksworth, of St.John's college; Charles John Bird, of Magdalen college, and John Petch, of Jesus college, were admitted to the degree of A.B. in the University of Cambridge - A grace has passed in the university Senate at Cambridge, to permit all Students (who shall have the consent of their parents and tutors) to be sent from the college for this whole term, in order to afford all assistance to their country in this critical juncture, and their term would be allowed the same as if they had been resident, provided they gave testimonials that they will bona fide give every help to their country in a military line, on this urgent occasion.

A few days ago was married at Bradford, Mr.Knowles, of Thornton, to Miss Wilkinson, of Pyebank, near Bingley.
On Monday se'nnight was married, Mr.Hunter, of this town, merchant, to Miss Parkinson, of Bingley.
On Sunday se'nnight was married, Mr.William Astley, silversmith, to Miss Clark, both of York.
On Monday last was married, at Farlington, Mr.Thomas Hall, of Linton-upon-Ouse, to Miss Hall, of Hovingham.
On Thursday was married, Mr.W.Lambert, grocer, to Miss Pearn, both of Hull.
On Friday was married at the Quakers' Meeting House, at Sheffield, Mr.John Broadhead, grocer, to Miss Hannah Hobson, daughter of the late Mr.Hobson, of Heeley Mill, near the same place.
Friday morning was married at Sheffield, Mr.Silcock, merchant, to Miss Hutton, daughter of the late Mr.William Hutton, of Whiteley Wood, near Sheffield.

The Pylades sloop of war, of 16 guns, Capt.Mackenzie, arrived at Hull on Thursday from a cruize off the coast of Holland; he brought with him a large Dutch fishing boat, with twelve men. He sailed again on Friday, with a fleet consisting of upwards of 60 sail of merchant ships for the Baltic, being the largest fleet that has sailed from thence during the war; its value at a low estimation being calculated at �400,000.

A correspondent at Huddersfield has favored us with the following letter dated May 5.
"We have all been and still are, very much alarmed here. - A man, who has been at Huddersfield this last week, was taken up yesterday, for poisoning all the wells in and about this town. He was caught by a woman who had been for water : she saw him take something out of a box, and throw it into the well; she asked him what he was doing; he made no answer, but shut his box, and walked off. He happened to drop some of it, which she took up, and carried it to Mr.Sturges, the apothecary, who declared it to be arsenic."

Extract of a letter from Hull to a house in Manchester, dated the 2d of May inst.
"The Hambro' convoy, which was to have sailed some days ago, was ordered to sail without the merchantmen, with some secret despatches, which the Captain was not to open till he arrived in a certain latitude. His orders were from Lord Duncan, and he was enjoined to obey them at all events. Of course the merchantmen are detained till another convoy is appointed."

Fourteen hundred and forty pipes of wine were imported at the port of Hull last week from Oporto, the duty of which will be about �50,000.

A Correspondent who has lately travelled through most of the maritime countries of this kingdom, remarks, that the following short stanza, from "Tasker's Ode to the Warlike Genius of Great Britain," gives a true description of the present military preparations.

On every heath, on every strand,
New rais'd battalions grace the land :
"To arms !" the hollow vallies found;
"To arms - to arms !" the hills rebound;
Echo, well pleas'd, repeats the voice around.

Lord Derby has signified his intentions to bring forward (under his own immediate command) a body of his neighbours, for the defence of the country and constitution, both against foreign and domestic enemies.- James Harrison, Esq; of Cheadle, in Cheshire, has resolved to raise a company of volunteers, to cloath them at his own expence, and to procure them arms and accoutrements from government, and Earl Moria has entered as a private in the Leicestershire yeomanry.

On Thursday se'nnight died suddenly, Mr.Thomas Relph, of Lancaster, whitesmith.
On Tuesday se'nnight died at Easington-House, Mrs.Pye, wife of the Rev.Dr.Pye, Archdeacon of Durham.
Wednesday se'nnight died, Miss Severs, of York.
On Friday se'nnight died suddenly, aged 70, sincerely and deservedly regretted, Mr.Tho.Atkinson, architect, of York.
On Friday se'nnight died, after a very short illness, in the 43d year of his age, Mr.Matthew Oddie, of Colne, land-surveyor.- To the first rate abilities in his profession, he had added great acquirements therein, as well as in a variety of other most useful departments of life. These he diligently applied until within three of four days of his death.- His integrity was undoubted; and with the plainness of the Quakers, he possessed a cheerfulness of disposition, and fund of anecdote, that rendered him highly agreeable to a numerous acquaintance; by whom, and by society in general, his loss will be greatly felt.
Monday se'nnight died, in the 28th year of her age, Mrs.Fletcher, the wife of Mr.Elias Fletcher, of Sowerby, near Halifax.
Last week died at Bath, the Rev.Dr.Postlethwaite, Master of Trinity-college, Cambridge.
On Monday last died, Mr.William Tillotson, son of Mr.Thomas Tillotson, of Sheffield.
Tuesday last died, Mr.John Cordingley, of this town, joiner.
On Saturday died after a few days illness, Mrs.Sayner, relict of the late Mr.Sayner, of this town dyer, whose death was mentioned in our paper of the 30th ult.

The farmers in the parish of Tarvin, in Cheshire, have set a noble example to their brethren throughout the kingdom, in having entered into an agreement that they will at a moment's notice, in case of actual invasion, or imminent danger thereof, furnish their respective teams with able horses and drivers, for the service of government, free from any payment or gratuity whatever; and the numbers of each which they bind themselves to furnish are 39 waggons, 68 carts, 347 horses, and an adequate number of drivers.

The proprietors of the Aire and Calder navigation, we are informed, intend fitting out a large sloop with eight large guns on her deck, to be under the direction of Capt.Edwards, and to act with the gun-boats belonging the port of Hull.
On Monday last, a strong impress of seaman took place at Hull, and several active young fellows were procured for the navy.
We have just seen a copy of a letter from Fort Royal, Martinique, dated March 10, which says, I am happy to inform you that Banks, impressed from Hull, has received �700 prize money, and is made master of the Experiment schooner, and his comrade of the name of Taylor from the same place, is made his Lieutenant. - Hull Advertiser.

There are now in Yaxley barracks six thousand seven hundred and forty-three French prisoners, who are extremely riotous; and although the guard is very strong, they make daily attempts to escape, in consequence of which some of them have lately been shot.

An ox, fed by Sir John Ramsden, was last week killed at Doncaster, by Mr.Townrow; the tallow of which weighed 26st 2lb.

Since are last were committed to York Castle, Richard Winterburn, charged on the oath of John Palmer and Richard Turpin, with having robbed the Edinburgh mail.- Joshua Middleton, of Pollington, in the West Riding, labourer, charged with a strong suspicion of having about the hour of one in the morning of the 3d of May inst.entered an outhouse of John Latham, of Snaith, farmer, with intent to feloniously steal, take and carry away therefrom, a sack containing wheat, the property of the said J.Latham :- And Ralph Dibb, and Sarah Dibb, charged upon the oath of Thomas Netherwood, of Wakefield, gardener, with having feloniously stolen from out of his dwelling-house, about nine weeks ago, one metal watch, his property; also further charged on the oath of Mr.Andrew Peterson, of Wakefield, merchant, with having feloniously stolen, taken and carried away from off his tenters, four different sorts of woollen cloth, his property; also further charged on the oath of Elizabeth Richardson, housekeeper to Matthew Robert Arnott, Esq; of Wakefield aforesaid, with having feloniously stolen, taken, and carried away, a quantity of brewing utensils. The above Ralph Dibb received sentence of transportation for seven years at the Lent assizes, 1796, and in Sept 1797, received his Majesty's free pardon, and was accordingly discharged.- Also Joseph Tinkler, late of Hungerhall, in the county of Durham, miner, charged with suspicion of taking from the person of William Robinson, late of Hungerhall, aforesaid, yeoman, one five pounds country bank note and some silver, his property.



EDUCATION.

R.Kemplay, (Nephew to Mr.Wilson, and Assistant at his Academy in York upwards of Twelve Years,) respectfully acquaints the Inhabitants at Leeds and the Public in general, That after the Midsummer Vacation, he intends to Open an Academy, in a commodious Situation in Kirkgate, Leeds, for the reception of Youth as Boarders and Day Scholars, where they will be carefully educated in every useful and polite Branch of Learning.
R.Kemplay trusts his long Experience and Attention to the Education of Youth, will recommend him to the Patronage of the Public; and begs Leave to assure them, that all possible Care and Assiduity on his Part shall be exerted to promote the Improvement of those who may be entrusted to his Charge.
Terms and other Particulars may be known by Application at Messrs.Shirtliff and Teale's. Surgeons, in Kirkgate, or to R.Kemplay, at Mr.Wilson's Academy, York.
York, May 2th, 1798.



LEEDS
A.Finney, Milliner,

Take the Liberty of informing the Ladies of Leeds and its Environs, That she had just brought from London, a Large Assortment of
Fashionable Millinery & Fancy Articles,
Which she intends opening on Wednesday the Sixteenth
of May Instant.
A.Finney at the same Time begs leave to return her grateful Thanks to the Ladies for their liberal Patronage, and assures them, no Exertion shall be wanting to merit a Continuance of it.



LEEDS.
E.Clapham, (from London,)

Fancy Dress and Mantua Maker, Top of Mr.Parkinson's Yard, adjoining the Commercial Bank, in Briggate.
Begs Leave to inform the Ladies of Leeds, and its Vicinity, That she has just received a Variety of
Fashionable Fancy Models, from London,
Which may be seen by those Ladies who please to honor her with their Commands, and hopes through her strict Attention, to merit their future Favors.
Two Apprentices Wanted.



LEEDS.
B.and M.T.Sadler,

Beg Leave to return their sincere Thanks to their Friends, the Inhabitants of Leeds and its Vicinity, for the very liberal Encouragement they have experienced since the opening of their Shop; a Continuance of whose Favors they will always study to deserve.
They now beg Leave to inform them that they have just purchased in London, a Large and Elegant Assortment of the most fashionable printed Muslins, Callicos, India Muslins, Silks, Lace, Table Linen, and a great Variety of other Articles, which they purpose offering upon the very lowest Terms.



The Rev.Mr.Nelson's Creditors.

Pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a Cause, Nelson and Others, against Frobisher and Others, the Creditors of the Rev.Edward Nelson, late of Halifax, in the County of York, Clerk, deceased, are on or before the Fifteenth Day of June next, to come in and prove their Debts before Peter Holford, Esq; one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Chambers in Southampton Buildings, Chancery-lane, London, or in Default thereof they will peremptorily be excluded the Benefit of the said Decree.



WAKEFIELD
Mr.Sampson's Annual Concert.
On Wednesday Evening, May 23d, 1798, will be performed in the Old Assembly Room, in Wakefield.
A CONCERT
Of Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Leader of the Band Mr.Hudson.
The Vocal Part by Miss Shepley
Mr.Sampson is desirous to carry the Benefit of this Concert
to the Fund of patriotic Contributions.
The Performance will begin precisely at Seven o'Clock.
After the CONCERT a BALL
Tickets 3s 6d each may be had of Mr.Sampson; Mr.John Hurst, in the Market Place; Mr.Meggitt, and Mr.Holden's Music Shop.
Further Particulars will be given in Bills for the Day.



PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.
Wakefield, May 5th, 1798.

Notice is hereby given, That the Partnership between Joseph Burley and John Ellis, of Wakefield, in the County of York, Grocers and Tea Dealers, was by mutual Consent dissolved on the First Day of February last, and that this Business will in future be carried on by the said Joseph Burley, who will discharge all Debts due from the said Partnership, and receive all Debts owing thereto.
Joseph Burley.
John Ellis.
Witness William Dawson.



Heath.
To be Lett, to enter to Immediately,

A Large and Commodious Dwelling-House, ready furnished, pleasantly situated at Heath, near Wakefield, with good Stables, Coach-House, and other Outbuildings, an excellent Orchard, Garden, Stove, and about Three Acres of rich Pasture Land adjoining the House, late in the Occupation of Miss Markham.
For further Particulars enquire at Mr.Lee's Office, in Wakefield.



Hunslet.
To be Lett, to enter to Immediately,

A Genteel Dwelling-House, with a Coach House, Stable, Garden and Orchard, containing about an Acre of Ground, and late in the Possession of Mr.E.Elam, deceased.
The House contains a large Drawing Room, Sitting Room, and Two Kitchens, on the Ground Floor, with Four good Lodging Rooms and Garrets over them, and convenient Cellars.
For other Particulars apply to Mr.Samuel Elam, of Leeds.



A CAUTION

Whereas William Gaunt, of Pudsey, Clothier, and Sarah his Wife, have purchased Goods at different Places in my Name, and without my Consent or Knowledge;- I therefore think is necessary to inform the Public, that I will not be accountable for any Debts which they have contracted or may hereafter contract.
As Witness my Hand,
Margaret Dobson.
Pudsey, May 12th, 1798.



James Walton's Bankruptcy.

Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against James Walton, of Halifax, in the County of York, Spirit Merchant, Dealer and Chapman, (surviving Partner of Joah Crabtree, deceased) and he being declared a Bankrupt is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major Part of them, on the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Days of May Instant, and on the Twenty-sixth Day of June next, at the House of Mrs.M'Kennell, the Union Cross Inn, in Halifax aforesaid, at Eleven in the Forenoon of each of the said Days, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts, and at the Second Sitting to chuse Assignees, and at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the Allowance of his Certificate.
All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Messrs.Cardale, Hallward and Spear, Gray's Inn, London; or Mr.Edward's, Attorney at Law, in Halifax.



DECLARATION.

We the Undersigned, in Confidence of Mr.Milnes's Address to the Public (which has appeared in the Two last Weeks Papers) and also of his Industry, Integrity, and Judgement, as a Man of Business, deeply impressed with a Sense that he merits the Support of the Public, do testify the same, by agreeing to lend him the Sums set opposite to our Names, upon his Note, payable Two Years after Date, with Interest; provided the Sum of Five Thousand Pounds or upwards be raised, which would enable him to execute the Works mentioned in his Address, and restore him to his usual Credit and Confidence with the Public, and for that Purpose we advise the Names of the Subscribers and Sums to be published.

Joseph Priestley, White Windows,100
William Rothwell, Halifax100
Joseph Bramley and Son, Halifax,65
William and John Walker, Crow-Nest, near Halifax,100
William Milnes, Flockton100
Anonymous,100
Ditto,100
Thomas and Henry Lodge,50
Anonymous,20
John Close, Manchester,50
James and Jere.Kershaw, Manchester,50
John Milnes, Flockton,100
William Milnes, Flockton, additional Subscription200
Milnes, Haywood, and Co. Wakefield,100
Dawson, Craven, and Burrell, ditto,50


Several other Persons have agreed to subscribe at Halifax, Manchester, &c. whose Names are not to appear.