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The Bolton Chronicle.
And Register for Bury, Rochdale, Chorley, Wigan, Chowbent, Leigh, and the Surrounding Neighbourhood
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Saturday, October 9, 1824.





PROSPECTUS.

The object of this Paper is, to enable its readers, through a dispassionate chain of reasoning on passing events, Foreign, Domestic, and LOCAL, to enjoy the advantages of the LIBERTY of the PRESS, without ANY OF ITS LICENTIOUSNESS; and studious attention shall be paid, that the illiberal spirit which has so often disgraced the columns of some Journals (evincing, in other respects, abilities worthy of a more honourable, and certainly more beneficial application) shall never gain admission into those of the BOLTON CHRONICLE.
In regard to the general line of Politics which shall be followed in the proposed Paper, THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION shall form the Basis on which the reasoning of its leading Articles will be erected; which, from their being the best adapted to uphold the Dignity of Power, and comprehending the line for the Governing and that for the Governed to follow, embrace the most rational system that mankind could in its wisdom invent.
The Public attention shall, as occasion may arise, be called to whatsoever may be considered praiseworthy. If observations should, however, be deemed necessary, which may assume the character or semblance of censure, blame must have its application to the CAUSE, and not to the EFFECT. These are privileges which Journalists who are determined to keep in view temperance of argument and rational criticism, and who will never allow themselves to be shackled by party, blinded by prejudice, or actuated by subserviency, have an undoubted claim to exercise; combined with this disposition, when rancour, in matters of a public nature, does not form any part of animadversion, the salutary application of a FREE PRESS cannot be too much appreciated and encouraged : 'tis then that Justice and Truth become paramount, and beam forth in all their purity - the cause of an oppressor, exposed; that of the oppressed, espoused; impartiality, maintained.
These observations will, it is humbly trusted, be ample to indicate the spirit with which the BOLTON CHRONICLE will be conducted, and are the pledges of its Conductors towards those who may favour them with their suffrages. On these grounds the Proprietors hope they may be permitted to claim the occasional communications of persons whose sentiments may be congenial, to which proper attention will be paid; and in regard to Foreign, Domestic, and Local occurrences, the Conductors will studiously select and condense whatsoever they may deem deserving of. public notice.
Those Gentlemen who feel interested in the prosperity; importance, and increasing population of the Towns of GREAT and LITTLE BOLTON, and their vicinity, are invited to encourage by their patronage; an undertaking, which, in contributing to the extension of Authentic Information and Useful Knowledge, may enable the intellectual faculties to acquire an energy and maturity commensurate with the present advanced state of the Sciences, Arts and General Literature.
In the Communications which may be made to the BOLTON CHRONICLE, a certain extent of judgment must necessarily vest in the Editor, as to the choice of subjects for insertion; those who may favour him, from time to. time, with their sentiments, will, doubtless, endeavour to avoid all personalities which might hurt the feelings of any class; and they may implicitly depend on the discretion and inviolability of confidence which shall be observed on every occasion.
To ADVERTISEMENTS a most scrupulous attention shall be given, that they may strike the eye; and every possible care shall be taken to fulfil the wishes of those who may favour the Printer and Publisher with their orders. Early applications in each week are solicited, for the sake of a more judicious arrangement, which cannot but contribute to the mutual advantage of the Advertiser and the Publisher.




DEFEAT OF THE ASHANTEES.- By the arrival of his Majesty's ship Thetis, from the coast of Africa, we have received the grateful tidings of the complete defeat of the Ashantees, on the 11th of July; and their subsequent dispersion in the interior, whither our troops, owing to the weakness of their numbers, could not venture to pursue them. The officer, (Lieutenant Swanzy) killed; that of the enemy was not known - Private letters from Cape Coast Castle state, that great distress was felt there, owing to a scarcity of provisions, and that the ravages of war had completely ruined that colony.

NORTHERN EXPEDITION - "ST.JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, AUG. 24.- Arrived this Wednesday his Majesty's surveying vessel Snap, from England, last from Hudson's Straits, where she left the Griper with the Arctic Land Expedition, being prevented by the ice from proceeding further than Cape Sedley."

A few days ago an experiment was made on Mr. Marshall's premises, in Thames-street, London, in presence of several gentlemen connected with the West India colonies, on Mr. Smith's patent boiler, which has been employed so successfully in Lancashire in the manufacture of salt, in reducing a solution of sugar, of the same strength as the juice of the sugar cane, to a consistency sufficiently concentrated to form sugar. The principle of the boiler is, that of giving any required degree of graduating heat by means of compressed steam, which has the advantage of never burning any material submitted to its action, and which has long been a desideratum in the arts. It was feared, that, from the high temperature required. for the purpose of crystallizing sugar, this boiler could not be applied to that object; but the result of the experiment has been most triumphant in its favour.

BALLOONS.- We perceive in the detailed account of the melancholy catastrophe which caused. the death of Mr. Wm. Windham Sadler, on Wednesday the 29th ult. given in the Bolton Express of last Saturday, that the writer of the article cannot associate any usefulness with the construction of a balloon, and he expressed a hope that "the frequency of such fatal terminations to ascents of this description, will induce legislatorial interference to prevent them altogether." No one possessed of a spark of humanity can but feel the most heartfelt regret that an accident of so serious a nature should have occurred, and we avail ourselves of this opportunity of evincing our sincere sympathy with the relatives of the deceased for the irreparable loss they have sustained, being well informed of the merits Mr. Sadler possessed; but that the utility of such experiments should be questioned, or that so earnest a wish as that of the interposition of the Legislature, is what we must as earnestly trust will never take place. If we contemplate the disasters that have very often taken place in the early period of using steam-engines, we might then, with much greater reason have signified an earnest desire, from the magnitude of their effects, that they should have been prohibited; and supposing our wishes to have been then realized, we should have lost advantages of the highest importance to some of the best interests of this country. What applies to steam-engines it must be confessed does not, to any thing like an equal extent, apply to balloons; we must not, however, suppose that a very considerable advantage cannot he derived from their use, more particularly in a military point of view; we have a remarkable instance on record of the French having gained the celebrated battle of Fleurus, through. the observations made by an engineer who ascended in a balloon to determine the different positions of the Austrian army. Suppose enterprizes of this description were not undertaken by persons of the character of the late justly lamented aeronaut) many valuable observations in philosophy would be lost to the world, and the science and art used in effecting aerial voyages might probably so much cease to be studied, that improvements and means of preventing such disasters might wholly be lost sight of. The fact we think may be taken for granted, that although aerostation has been brought to considerable perfection, as the thirty previous ascents of Mr. Sadler will alone clearly prove, yet a sufficient degree of ingenuity has not yet been applied to secure a safe descent. It appears to us that aeronauts have not been sufficiently attentive to the choosing an open common or space for landing; we have so many instances of the grappling irons failing in their operation, that we may assert more attention to this point, and a facility of rapidly discharging the gas, might render the descent of a balloon nearly as safe as the sudden stopping of a carriage; and it is well established that by the judicious use of a previously expanded parachute, a person will come to the ground without the smallest shock or injury.




BOLTON PETTY SESSIONS,
Before Colonel Fletcher, James Watkins, Esq and William Grant, Esq

William Pollard was charged with an assault upon John Walmesley, at Bury. The complainant was a very poor looking fellow, a labourer; at three o'clock on Sunday afternoon Pollard entered his lodgings, in a state of drunkenness, ill-treated the landlord, and afterwards attacked complainant, threw him on the ground, and kicked him a dreadful wound close to the eye, which was given by one of his clogs. W. Grant Esq. severely admonished the defendant, and ordered him to find bail.
James Andrew, cotton weaver, a very lusty young man, 21 years of age, a native of Paisley, was sworn to serve in the artillery of the Hon. East India Company.
John Watson, was committed to the tread mill, for one month, for vagrancy. He had been taken into custody in the act of begging; he had on his person at the time, one shilling, and eleven-pence.
The constables of each parish presented a list of freeholders who are liable to serve as jurymen, and Overseers of the Highway were chosen.
George Lowcock, was charged with stealing 4 pieces of copper, and other articles from Messrs. Hick and Rothwell, in whose employ he had been upwards of two years. The articles were easily identified, and the evidence against the accused very strong.- Committed for trial.
Elizabeth Taylor, a girl, of about 15 years of age, was, brought before the magistrates for leaving the employ of her masters, Messrs Haslam and Son, Steam Loom Weavers, at Bury. The magistrates urgently advised Mr.H. to take the girl into his service again, but he inflexibly refused to do so, as he had uniformly experienced from the family, to which he had been particularly kind, the most ungrateful return The magistrates, in the most feeling manner reiterated their wish, when Mr. H. assured them, he was extremely sorry he could not comply with their request, as it would be highly detrimental to his very extensive concern, by appearing to patronize illegal conduct; he therefore begged her commitment; which was granted.
Elisha and Daniel Dearden, two boys, were� committed for trial, for stealing seven shillings in silver and three shillings and ninepence in copper, from Sarah Sheppard, at Bury.- These delinquents, belong to Langfield, and purloined the old woman's cash from a cup, while she was good naturedly employed in boiling them a pennyworth of potatoes, which they had purchased of her.
John Schofield, of Tottington, appeared to answer the complaint of�- Greenhalgh, who had searched defendant's house by virtue of a warrant, wherein - he (Greenhalgh) found one china tea cup, and claimed it as his property. It appeared from evidence that Schofield on the� 2d of June, had contracted to build nine houses for complainant, and continued to fulfil this contract until all his money was expended, and credit gone. He then made application to Greenhalgh for cash, who refused to give any until the contract should be completed. This produced a disagreement, and ultimately Schofield obtained a summons under the arbitration laws against Greenhalgh, - who by way of retaliation, procured a search warrant, by which he discovered in Schofield's house, one china cup, value two pence.- Case dismissed.
Jane Seddon, Rosemary-lane, Middlehulton, Mantua-maker, &c. was convicted in the penalty of five pounds, for having a dog in her possession, called a lurcher, contrary to law.--James Hurst, gamekeeper to W. Hulton, Esq. served the summons. John Dawson, a labourer and occasional Game-keeper deposed, that he had an information respecting this dog, and searched Jane Seddon's house, on Thursday, 23d September, where he found the dog (produced in court,) which was a lurcher ;-Witness was cross-examined by defendant's attorney, who endeavoured to prove the dog was not a lurcher; and some little altercation ensued between him and the gentleman, who conducted the other side of the case, when the magistrate put the following question to witness :-" Is that species of dog used for watching a house; or would you, if in want of a watch dog, keep such an animal ? Witness replied no, the dog was not adapted for such purpose.-The Magistrate immediately imposed the penalty; the defendant's attorney said, he could prove that the dog did not belong to the person for whom he appeared, and that it had been driven into the house previously to its being searched. His defence was not allowed to be recorded, and the fine was ordered to be paid in a fortnight's time.
We cannot conceive the motives which could induce a magistrate to refuse hearing a defence, when the defendant's solicitor unequivocally declared he could, by witnesses, prove that the dog did not belong to the person for whom he appeared. The following case occurs to us to have a close affinity with the present one :-
"Rex v. Hartley Cald. 175.- This was a conviction on 5th Anne, c.14. for keeping and using a greyhound to kill and destroy game. After shewing that the conviction ought to be quashed on the grounds of the manner of using had not been sufficiently shewn, and that the description of the dog was not sufficient : Judge Mansfield, amongst other observations, said that 'the keeping, therefore, of a thing prohibited, being an offence under the Act, it is necessary, prima facie evidence of a keeping for the purpose prohibited, and it is incumbent upon the defendant to shew that it is kept for another purpose.'"
In the present case, the convicting Magistrate refused to hear ANY evidence that might have been adduced in her favour; we, therefore, cannot but consider the defendant to have been used very arbitrarily.- We shall revert to this case; in the mean time, we refer to our extract from the observation of Alderman Wood respecting commitment, (in the 3d page and 5th column) and observe, that what applies to commitment is equally applicable to a case of fines.




TO CORRESPONDENTS.

In answer to " An Operative Weaver," we certainly do not object to insert any communication which may lead to ameliorating the condition of his class of artisans, provided it be written without prejudice, and with moderation, our aim being to contribute the utmost in our power to display truth in all its bearings.
We have to apologize to some of our correspondents, particularly our Manchester friends, for curtailing their articles.-.Necessitas non habet leges.
We have been obliged to inset the advertisement for the GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY without the Wood Cut which should head it. The gentleman who favoured us with that advertisement referred us to the BOLTON EXPRESS OFFICE for the cut, but our endeavours to obtain it have been unavailing. This conduct we trust will justify us in making known to the Directors of the GUARDIAN ASSURANCE, the cause of the advertisement appearing without the usual emblematical representation; we forbear making any further comment on the transaction, which will prove we hope, a sufficient apology for the advertisement as it now stands.
Our numerous friends will receive our sincere thanks for having enabled us to give this specimen of THE CHRONICLE, which unavoidable obstacles prevented appearing on the 2nd Instant, as was originally intended. They are too considerable, too noble minded, not to make every allowance for inaccuracies inseparable from a first production. On this Indulgence we rest; and they may be assured, that we shall exert ourselves, to render, to the best of our abilities, our future Numbers deserving of their Nature.
Our correspondents will please to notice, that a Letter Box is fixed to the door of the Chronicle Office; communications through which, will be carefully attended to.




BOLTON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4.
CORONER'S INQUEST.

It is our truly painful task to state that Mrs. Elizabeth Sharples, aged about 47 years, wife of Mr. John Sharples, counterpane and Marseilles manufacturer, of Bridge-street, Little Bolton, on Saturday morning last, about 10 o'clock, committed suicide, by suspending herself with the tick lashing of a bed to one of the head bed posts, in the attic of their house. The supposition is, that under a state of mental derangement, she unlashed the ticking herself, and committed the fatal act. When discovered, she was in a posture almost kneeling, her knees not being above two inches from the ground. An Inquest was held on Monday, at the house of Mr. Orrell, the Falcon Inn, in Little Bolton, when
Mrs. Ann Renshaw, widow, of Great Bolton, deposed, that she had known deceased about eight years, and was particularly well acquainted with her. On the Monday preceding this act, the deceased called at her house, when she told her she could not keep up her spirits, but never assigned any reason for her dejection.
William Tong, who lives in a cellar under the house of the deceased's husband, was called into the house by his wife, who told him what had happened; witness found the deceased in the state above described. He immediately cut the cord, and Mr. Robinson, surgeon, of Bolton, was sent for, but he found her quite dead. The wife of Tong confirmed that deceased had appeared dejected for sometime previous, but could not assign a reason for it. - The Jury brought in a Verdict of Lunacy.
The deceased bore a most exemplary character, being kind and affable to every one around her.
It becomes a duty in conformity with our pledge, to make a few observations relating to the above Inquest; and we can assure our readers and the public in general, that they are submitted without the slightest view to any personality, but that they result, wholly and solely, on the nature of the case itself. We were particularly struck at the youth of the gentleman who empanneled the Jury, administered the oaths to the witnesses, and took down their evidence; in short, who performed all the points applicable to the duties of a Coroner; which led us to enquire how long he had held the office of Coroner. The reply to which, by one of the persons standing by, was, that the gentleman was not the Coroner, but the Coroner's clerk, and the representative of John Milne, Esq. On our requesting the favour of his name, we were told that he was, in consequence of being Mr. Milne's representative, generally called Mr. Milne. Now, we assume, until PROOF shall be given to the contrary, that the office of Coroner cannot be filled by Deputy, no substitute for performing the duties of that very responsible situation being known to our Constitution; and the instances that have occurred some years ago, in the county of Kent and elsewhere, of Verdicts taken before such deputed persons having been pronounced invalid, renders it imperative that this Crown Officer should, on an occasions, perform his duty in propria persona. Indeed, the young gentleman who went through the forms, conducted himself in a very respectable manner; but he could never have been aware that he had no RIGHT to administer an oath, any more than the Coroner had a right to depute him to fill his office. It is in no sense of the word contemplated by the Legislature, nor do we recollect any point in the Leges Coronatorum that this Officer should be exempted in any instance from being present at every Inquest held within his District; and any Correspondent who may favour us, by setting us right, in case the positive manner in which we have spoken should be erroneous, shall receive our particular thanks. It is by means of this part of the law of the land that we are enabled to trace as far as possible the causes of the numerous instances of mysterious deaths; and it renders England pre-eminent on this point, to the want of which in Italy may be attributed the concealment of murders so disgraceful in that part of the civilized world.




THE RIDGWAY HARRIERS.- Thursday last was the first day for opening the annual hunt, at Ridgmont, on which occasion, Joseph Ridgway, Esq. gave to a select number of his friends, a very elegant breakfast, when fifty sat down at 9 o'clock; immediately after breakfast, at about half-past ten, the Hounds threw off, and drew the covers near the Crown at Horwich. A considerable number of ladies and gentlemen were on foot, waiting to witness the chase, who remained on the ground till the conclusion, and were so situated as to have a complete view of the whole hunt. There were fifty Horsemen among whom were twenty-five in scarlet. On this occasion, four hares were killed, and two of the runs were excellent, and ended near the Crown, in Horwich. The day's sport concluded at about 3 o'clock, after which, a sumptuous cold collation was enjoyed by the whole of the gentlemen who joined in the chase. It gives us particular pleasure to announce to our friends and readers, that although the day's amusements did not terminate without a few somersets, yet they were performed with so much skill and judgement, that they have disappointed whatever expectations the faculty may have entertained.

HOAX - On Tuesday morning, at about 1 o'clock, a wicked Wight called on James Leyland, a chimney sweeper, in Deansgate, desiring him to be at the Rev. Thomas Brocklebank's house, in the parish of Dean, at half-past 5, to sweep the chimneys, and cautioned him not to tell the Rev. Divine, that he had given the order so late, as he ought to have given it the preceding evening. On the sweep's arrival, he discovered that a host of sable gentlemen had been there for the same purpose.- We must reprehend practical jokes of this description, for however witty it may seem to compare the garments of one part of the community with those of another, which at best is as old as the time of Killigrew, yet the sending little urchins so great a distance without the hope of pecuniary reward should have made him pause. We therefore entreat him to send these useful gentlemen of the Brush, a small compensation for their trouble.

A serious accident nearly occurred on the night of yesterday week, to a well-known person of this town, on his return from Manchester in a gig, where he be had been for the benevolent purpose of raising a subscription for the wife and family of the late unfortunate Mr. Sadler. We are happy in being able to state, no limbs were broken, and only one wheel of the vehicle damaged; the gig returned minus a barrel of oysters, which we presume, is now in safe custody; we shall be glad if the publicity of this circumstance, should lead to the recovery of the oysters. We are informed, there was a BAR, though not an insuperable one, to their being released from durance vile. In seeking to regain them, it is to be hoped, the Gentlemen of the Robe will not be referred to, as shells would be but a poor compensation.

We are requested to state, there are in circulation a number of Notes, which are forgeries on the Rochdale Bank. Several have been paid away in this town, and by the vigilance of the police some of the circulators of them have been discovered. William Carr, of Manchester, on whom a One Pound forged Note was found, has been bound, himself in �20, and two Sureties of �10 each, to appear at any time he may be called upon. The Bank have hesitated to prosecute, there being, in the present instance, a doubt as to the strength of evidence for a jury to convict.
We feel considerable pleasure in communicating to the Public, the arrival of Mr. Manly's theatrical company, whose first performance is announced !n another part of our paper; and from the satisfaction which they afforded, when they last visited Bolton, its inhabitants and the Neighbourhood will doubtless greet them with a hearty welcome.
An infant, about three years of age, named Richard Crooke, residing near the Waggon and Horses, in Little Bolton, was seriously burnt, at about 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The mother of the child had left it with another in a room, while she went to a shop; in her absence, the clothes of the little innocent caught fire. A carter passing at the time, hastened to render assistance, and succeeded in rescuing the child from destruction; in doing which, he suffered very considerably. We hope he will not go unrewarded.
On Thursday morning last, Richard Scholes, a waggoner, of Little Bolton, was proceeding on the road to Tong in Haugh, to fetch his horses, he found a deal box, which he conveyed carefully home, expecting it contained something valuable. But he was much disappointed; for on opening the box, he discovered it held the body of a male child about two months old; some marks are visible round the neck, which has induced some to think it has been strangled.- The coroner's inquest will be reported after it has taken place.
In the first page, our readers will observe an advertisement, announcing an oration on Political Economy, to be delivered at the Theatre on Monday next, by Senor Don Jose Garcias. The study of political economy has wrought a remarkable change in the affairs of nations, and requires the attention of every member of the community.
On Saturday morning last, about a quarter before nine, the cotton-mill, of Mr. John Lum, in Little Bolton, called, Mount Mill, narrowly escaped being consumed. The friction of two wheels in the carding rooms, coming in collition with the fly, struck fire, and communicated the sparks to the cotton laps below, which produced immediate ignition. At one period, the fire assumed a very formidable appearance, four carding machines having been on fire; two of which are very much damaged. The persons engaged in the mill, by the most indefatigable exertions procured water, and extinguished the flames before they extended to any other part of the building. The town engines by the praiseworthy alacrity of the inhabitants were brought with much promptitude to the spot, where they remained a considerable time, to be ready in case of emergency.

FRANKING NEWSPAPERS.- !t is not generally known that a person may frank a Newspaper to any part of the United Kingdom, by writing the name of any member of parliament, or peer of the realm at the head of the address. It matters not what person's name is used, provided he be a peer of the realm, or a member of parliament. As it is by virtue of the stamp that a paper goes free, it is advisable in folding the paper, that the stamp should be visible.

In another part of our paper, a lady bitterly complains of the inconvenience which she suffers from the practice of some neighbours, who to cleanse their chimneys, set them on fire. If economy be their object, we can recommend a much more effectual and simple plan for the purpose of removing the accumulated soot, and unattended with the least danger; which is to fasten a sail cloth before the fire-place, with a hole in the centre for an arm to pass, and then fire a gun or pistol well loaded, with powder alone, perpendicularly up the chimney; the shock received by the soot, from the report, will cause nearly the whole of it to descend, and leave the chimney clean. This has often been practised by a gentleman who had a great aversion to a human being climbing chimneys, and in many instances after the chimney of his study had been reported as well swept, he brought down nearly as much soot by this measure, as had been carried away by the sweeper. Let it be tried, and there is little fear of its being very generally put in practice.

LOSS OF THE BALLOON .- Captain Fegan, of H.M. Revenue Cruizer, Lapwing, now in Scarborough Roads, has favoured us with the following: "Yesterday (29th instant) at twenty-five minutes past four in the afternoon, when lying to under our storm-sails, in a strong gale at south with a heavy sea, Flambro' Head being S:W. by W. eight leagues, we observed a balloon coming directly towards us, in a gradual descent; at five o'clock it fell into the sea about two miles to the windward of us, and five minutes afterwards totally disappeared. The sea running too high to attempt getting our boat out, we used every exertion by making sail to the windward, in the hope of saving the unfortunate adventurers (if any;) but, I am sorry to say, our endeavours proved ineffectual."- Hull Advertiser.
. Mr. SADLER'S FUNERAL took place on Monday morning last, at Christ Church, Liverpool; there were upwards of four thousand individuals present, who testified their regard for the memory of the deceased by following his corpse to the tomb. The coffin, which was of oak, studded with brass nails, and on the top was a brass plate with the brief inscription, "William Wyndham Saddler, died 50th [sic] of September, 1824, aged 38 years." The funeral service was read by the Rev. Mr. Smith. An active subscription is now making in Liverpool for the relict and family of the deceased enterprising aeronaut, as is likewise the case at Wigan and at Bolton.

PROVIDENTIAL ESCAPE.- On Wednesday week, at Little Lever, near this town, a collier, 58 years of age, named William Holcroft, in the employ of Mr. Andrew Knowles, fell down a coal pit ninety two yards in depth, and escaped unhurt. He had been requested by the engineer to assist in priming the pump, which he did; but as it was not effectually performed, he got into the bucket for the purpose of descending a second time; the engine had, in some manner, got out of geer, the consequence of which was, the bucket and man went down together with an amazing rapidity, and at about mid-way came in contact with the ascending bucket, which was broken to atoms. At the bottom of. the pit there were about twelve inches of water, which contributed to lessen the concussion, and poor Holcroft alighted, very much alarmed, but.without sustaining any injury. Two conductors were broken by the accident, and the engine likewise was damaged.

THE KING.- By the latest communication, we are happy to say, His Majesty was in good health at Windsor, on Thursday.
There is a medicine advertised in our last page peculiarly adapted to relieve the disorders incident to childhood; we mean the Infant's Preservative, which cannot be too strongly recommended.

WIGAN.-On Saturday last, Alex. Haliburton, Esq. Alderman, was duly elected Mayor of this Borough, for the ensuing year; and Mr. James Knight and Mr. John Ranson, Gentlemen, were at the same time elected Bailiffs. After the ceremony, they were accompanied by the .remainder of the body corporate, and a. select number of friends, to the Royal Hotel, where was provided a most excellent dinner, prepared by the host, Mr. James Clare.- The remainder of the day was spent with the utmost conviviality and concord.
On Monday last, a complete peal of 5040 changes of grandsire trebles, was rung at the parish Church of Wigan, by Walton-le-dale and Wigan young-ringers, in three hours and ten minutes.

CHORLEY.-A singular circumstance occurred lately at Mr. Greaves's, in Market-street; he has had some premises for a considerable time unoccupied, into which an Irishman, who, probably owed him a grudge, secretly obtained admission and fixed a still in one of the rooms, where it remained a long period undiscovered. It was then whispered to the Excise-officers, that an illicit distillery was carried on in the premises; they accordingly made search, and found the still, together with a quantity of wash ready for making whiskey, which was seized. A report has been sent to the Board of Excise, the result of which is not yet known.

DUXBURY.- On Monday last, as the labourers employed on the new line from Chorley to Bolton, were excavating a large quantity of marl, several of them got upon the top, for the purpose of breaking it down, when one of them, named Richard Mitchell, hearing the weight of his body upon his spade, broke the handle, and was precipitated nine feet down the eminence; he was killed on the spot. An inquest was. held upon the body before Richard Palmer, Esq. Coroner, and a verdict returned accordingly.

At Preston, on Tuesday last, John Fenton was committed to the House of Correction, by J.F. Hindle, jun. Esq., for stealing money and apparel from five different persons in Chorley and the neighbourhood.-- Francis Clithero was likewise committed for breaking windows, at Leyland.
BURNLEY - At a sale held at Burnley, on Wednesday evening the 19th Sept. 40 Shares in the Burnley Gas-light Company, were sold by auction by Mr. Hopwood, at an average of 13 pounds per share, their original cost being only 10 pounds; and 5 Shares in the Water Works Company at 174 pounds per Share, their original cost being �110.
BLACKBURN.- A very brilliant meteor passed over this town, on Wednesday evening, about 20 min. before eleven. It was first seen in a southwesterly direction.
On Wednesday last, Mr. Henry Bamber, druggist, was elected Bailiff of the Borough of Garstang.
On the 3rd instant, a Sunday School, in connection with the Established Church, was opened at Bottom gate, near this town, by the Rev. the Vicar, who offered up three appropriate prayers to Almighty God for success upon the undertaking. Two hundred and twenty one children were admitted as scholars on Sunday, who attend Divine Service at St. John's Church in the afternoon. The land upon which the school is erected, was given by our worthy Vicar, and the building is a neat and convenient structure-capable of accommodating upwards of 300 children.
Several spirited merchants and ship owners have announced the establishment of a line of packets to sail between Liverpool and Kingston, Jamaica, on the 1st and 16th of every month, throughout the year. The vessels composing the line are celebrated for their quick sailing; and they are commanded by men of approved nautical skill and experience. We trust that so spirited an undertaking will prove successful.
MANCHESTER.- On Thursday last, the County Court was held in the town of Manchester, by adjournment from Preston; J. Addison, Esq., sat as assessor, and was attended by a most respectable .Jury. - Willet v. Cotterall.- This was the only case of interest which occurred in the course of the day, and occupied the attention of the Court until three o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Foulkes was employed as advocate for the plaintiff, and Mr. Law for the defendant. The case acquired an interest from the varied and contradictory testimony which was adduced upon the occasion. The circumstances were merely these: the plaintiff was a plumber and glazier residing in Manchester, and the defendant a labourer living in Salford. The defendant sometime since erected two shops in Chapel-street, and employed the plaintiff to perform the plumbing and glazing thereof. The action was brought to recover the sum of �5 1s. 8d. alleged to be due to the plaintiff, for work done upon that occasion. A witness was called to prove the demand of the plaintiff; after which Mr. Law addressed the Court on behalf of the defendant. He then proceeded to call his witnesses, and amongst them an interesting girl, who was daughter to the defendant. She underwent a most severe cross-examination, and her statement went to prove that she was present when a final settlement of all demands took place betwixt her father and the plaintiff. She produced a receipt for a large sum of money, and a written contract, in which, however, several alterations were made in pencil. Under this contract, as altered, it appeared that the sum mentioned in the receipt was all that was owing to the plaintiff.--The Learned Assessor summed up the evidence, and commented upon it at considerable length, with his accustomed impartiality.- The Jury, after a short consultation, returned a verdict for the defendant.
On Wednesday morning last, the Anniversary of the Manchester and Salford Auxiliary Bible Society, was held in the Exchange Dining Room, Manchester. The room was much crowded, and many interesting speeches were made by different clergymen, and dissenting ministers on the occasion. Sir Edward Mosley, Bart. the President of the Society, took the Chair, which he filled with his usual ability. The Rev. Joseph Hughes, M.A. Secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, attended as the representative of that excellent Institution, and gave a detail of its proceedings and success. The Rev. Hugh Stowell, of Huddersfield ; Rev. John Langley, of Shrewsbury; Rev. Dr. Morrison, from China; Rev. Wm. Astley Cave, of Flixton; Rev. Jabez Bunting; Rev. J. A. Coombs; Rev. R. S. Mc All, of Macclesfield; Rev. Wm. Nunn; Rev. Robert Newton; Richard Heywood, Esq; and others, addressed the meeting with considerable effect; and a liberal collection was made at the doors after the conclusion of the meeting. Another meeting, consisting principally of the subscribers to the Bible Associations, was held in the Manor Court Room on the evening of the same day, when the worthy President again took the Chair. The room was filled to excess, chiefly with the labouring classes; and it is supposed that a thousand people returned, from inability to procure accommodation. Several interesting speeches were made by the President and other Gentlemen, and the meeting separated about at ten o'clock.




TO THE EDITOR.
SIR, - Allow me to complain in the first number of your paper of the practice of swilling chimneys, for the purpose of cleansing them, which is often done much to the inconvenience of those persons who reside in the neighbourhood where it occurs. My windows are frequently dimmed by this foolish custom, and if they happen to be open, my linens are completely spoiled until they have undergone a complete washing.- I hope Sir, you may be able to find out some remedy.
A FEMALE HOUSEKEEPER.




To the EDITOR of the BOLTON CHRONICLE.
SIR,- I wish to call your attention to a remarkable error published in the Bolton Express, of the 25 ult. under the head "Bolton Police," which should have been "Johnson versus Rushton." . The Bolton Express has made the Prosecutor, Mr. PETER JOHNSON, Defendant, in that case; when it is well known to those who were present, that he was the Prosecutor, and that Rushton was the person who grossly assaulted him, and consequently the Defendant. The Magistrates having given a tolerably broad hint of their displeasure, and insisted that the mistake should be corrected in the last week's Paper, instead of meeting their wish and acknowledging the error, or inadvertency, the editor says merely, "for Peter Johnson, read John Rushton," which is unjustifiably flippant, and not capable of removing the impression the erroneous insertion has contributed to establish.
I beg you to give insertion to this injustice to Mr.PETER JOHNSON, and as a recommendation to those who report for that Paper. that they should be more circumspect and correct in their future statements.
I am, Sir, your very obedt. Servt.




MARRIAGES.

On Monday last, at St. Peter's Church, Mr. James Dawber to Miss Parker, dress-maker, both of this town.
On the 26th ult.Mr.George Heap, calico-printer, to Miss Betty Pollard, both of Lowerhouse, near Padiham.
On Tuesday last, at St. Philip's Church, Liverpool, Mr. John Priestley, chemist, to Alison Vickers, eldest daughter of the late Mr. James Vickers, merchant.
On Monday last, at Saint James's Church, Liverpool, Castel William Clay, esq., eldest son of the Rev. Benjamin. Clay, Rector of East Worlington, Devon, and Hockerton, Notts, to Elizabeth; eldest daughter of the late Richard Dawson, esq.
Yesterday week, at Trinity Church, Liverpool, Mr. C. Porter O'Brien, of Caher, to Emma, daughter of Mr. Jonathan Roose, merchant.
On Sunday the 3d instant, at the Parish Church, Blackburn, Mr. George Wrigley, engineer at the Gas Works, to Miss Addison, confectioner, both of that place.
On Tuesday week, Mr. George Drinkwater, draper, to Miss Leech, daughter of Mr. James Leech, all of Stockport.
On Monday week, at Halifax, Mr. D. Farrar, innkeeper, Elland�, aged 90, who had been a disconsolate widower seven weeks, to Mrs. Machel, of Batley, a blooming widow of 25.
On Monday last, at the Parish Church of Leeds, Mr. Abraham Parkinson Holroyd, of Leeds, merchant, to Sarah, second daughter of Mr. Abraham Parkinson, wine merchant, of Crimbles House.




DEATHS.

On Saturday last, aged upwards of ninety, Mrs. Margaret Barns, of Liverpool.
Same day, in the 52d year of his age, Mr. William Gaskell, of Latchford, at the house of his brother-in-law, Mr. Mills, Queen Anne-street, Liverpool.
At Wigan, by the Rev. Edward Hill, Mr. Peter Bradshaw, to Miss Elizabeth Knowles, both of Hindley, near Wigan.
Same day, in the 68th year of her age, Mrs. Tyrer, at her son-in-law's, Mr. Stubbs, Beau-street, Liverpool, after a long and painful illness, sustained with great patience and resignation.
Same day, in the 50th year of his age, Mr. Robert Shields, brush-manufacturer, Castle-ditch, Liverpool. He was a person of retired habits, punctual in business, and a man of an excellent character.
Same day, after a short but severe illness, Mr. David Hastie, Cable-street, Liverpool, aged 34.
Yesterday week, Mrs. Muncaster, aged 55, wife of Mr. Muncaster, bookseller, Church-street. Liverpool.
Same day, aged 47, Mrs. Ann Tressider, relict of Captain Tressider, of Liverpool.
On Sunday the 3d instant, within a few hours of completing her 39th year, Mary, wife of Mr. Richard Lund, of Blackburn, cotton-spinner. She endured a protracted and painful indisposition with christian fortitude, and has left a numerous family to sustain an irreparable loss.
On Monday the 4th instant, aged 76, Mrs. Walkden, mother of Mr. Robert Walkden, dyer, Salford, Blackburn.





THEATRE BOLTON.
MR. MANLY respectfully informs the Patrons of the Drama, and the Public in general, that the Theatre, with additional Scenery and improvements throughout, will open on MONDAY, the 18th of October, 1824, when will be acted the Play of
THE CASTLE SPECTRE.
THE GRAND ARMOURY.
THE ILLUMINATED CHAMBER,
DUNGEON OF THE CASTLE;
Where the interposing Spirit confounds the Guilty,
and protects the Just.
The Scenery by Mr. Fraser,
After the Play,
A COMIC SONG FROM MR. FROMOW.
DANCING BY MR. LASCELLES
A COMIC SONG BY MR. CAROL.
The whole to conclude with the New Farce of
FAMILY JARS;
OR, LOVE AMONGST THE CROCKERY.
Boxes 3s. Pit 2s. Gallery 1s.
Doors to be open at Six o'Clock, and the Curtain to rise precisely at Seven. Half-price at Half-past Eight o'Clock.
*** Miss Cherry from the Theatre Royal, Bath, is engaged, and will make her first appearance on the following Wednesday.




NEW MEAL HOUSES, CHEESE WAREHOUSES, &c. BOLTON.

SWAILERS, Shopkeepers, and the Public are respectfully informed, that a NEW MEALHOUSE is now building, upon a very superior plan, and lighted by sky-lights, with excellent Stabling underneath, for the receiving of horses to bait, which will be finished and ready for the admission of goods on the 12th of November next; those who intend taking a standing, would do well to make an early application, as the choice of situations will be in rotation. The above is situated in OLD HALL-STREET, near the New Market Place, and will always have a communication with Oxford-street, and the New Market. For further particulars apply to Mr. BLUNDELL, Bradford-place, or to Mr. T. BLUNDELL, Draper, Bolton.
Also, TO BE LET, and may be entered upon on the 1st November next, that excellent WAREHOUSE, fitted up with Desk, Counters, and other Conveniences, suitable for a Manufactuer; with an additional Apartment, if required, situate in Oxford-street, and now in possession of Mr. R. HOWELL. Apply as above. (One Concern).
Bolton, October 8th, 1824.




WANTED an APPRENTICE to the GROCERY and TALLOW CHANDLERY Businesses.- Apply to Mr. JAMES CHALLINOR, Deansgate, Bolton.




J. BUNNEY
LAW STATIONER from LONDON,

RESPECTFULLY informs the Profession that he has commenced business in the above line, at the COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, Market-street, Bolton; and begs to solicit their patronage and support, which he will endeavour to deserve by discharging his duty with punctuality and the most scrupulous secresy.

N.B. Deeds abstracted and Pleadings abbreviated.




SHOE AND CLOG WAREHOUSE,
BANK-STREET, BOLTON.
JOSEPH SPENCER,

TAKES this opportunity of expressing his grateful feeling for the countenance given him by his friends and the public, and he earnestly entreats the extension of their favours, which it shall be his study to merit by every means in his power.

Ready made SHOES, of the best materials, and of every size and description, constantly on sale, at the most reasonable prices.




WM. HILL,
CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, &c.
OXFORD-STREET, BOLTON,

RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements for the many favours conferred on him by his friends and a liberal public since he commenced business, and he begs to assure them, that by the most assiduous attention to business, and keeping constantly on sale the very best articles, he will endeavour to deserve a continuance of their patronage.

Teas, Coffees, Spices, Oils, Colours, and Perfumery, of the best quality.




RICHARD C. SHEPLEY,
MANUFACTURER OF BRUSHES, OXFORD-STREET,
BOLTON,

ACKNOWLEDGES the obligations due to his numerous Friends and the Public, who have so liberally patronized him in his business, and begs to inform them, he has constantly on sale, a large assortment of EVERY KIND of BRUSHES, of the best quality, at prices which cannot but ensure their approbation.
Factory and Calicoe Printers Work done on the shortest notice.

SHELL, BONE, IVORY, AND BOX COMBS, AND ARTICLES IN GENERAL.




P. &. P. JONES,

RESPECTFULLY inform their Friends, and the Inhabitants of Bolton and its Neighbourhood, that they have commenced the BRUSH and PATTEN BUSINESS, Wholesale and Retail, in a Shop, situate at the Top of New-Market, near the Commercial Inn, which will be opened on Saturday, October 9th, 1824.

AS they intend to offer to their Friends every Article as good and as cheap as any in the Trade, they hope to obtain a share of public patronage.
Bolton, Oct. 7th, 1824.
N.B. Weavers and Power-Loom Brushes of the first quality.
*** An Apprentice wanted, a premium is expected.




WILLIAM BUTCHER,
LINEN AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, HOSIER, &c.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
No.2, NEW MARKET PLACE,
BOLTON,

BEGS to inform his FRIENDS and the PUBLIC he has commenced Business in the above Line, with a choice assortment of Goods, which he is enabled to offer at prices as low as any person in the same trade; and he hopes, by assiduity to his concern and the interest of his customers, to be deserving of their favours, which will be gratefully estimated.

Sewing Silks, Thread, and Twist, of every kind, and Muslins of all descriptions; Gloves, Bed-ticks, &c. &c.




JAMES ECCLES,
CARVER AND GILDER, LOOKING GLASS, AND
PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER,
NEW MARKET PLACE, BOLTON,

HAS constantly on sale a variety of SELECT DRAWINGS and ENGRAVINGS, which he is enabled to sell at moderate price. He will feel a pleasure in shewing his Collection to any LADIES or GENTLEMEN who may honour him with their presence.
An opinion having heen prevalent among the Inhabitants of BOLTON, that the Carving and Gilding Businesses cannot be executed with the neatness and precision with which they are done in other towns, J.E. begs to assure them that he can accomplish any thing in that line with as much accuracy, neatness, and despatch, as can be effected in Liverpool or Manchester, and at lower prices.




WILLIAM GOODFELLOW,
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL HAIR DRESSER,
PERFUMER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Cutlery and Toys,
BANK-STREET, BOLTON,

IMPRESSED with gratitude for the great encouragement which he has received from his friends and the Public, begs to return them his heartfelt thanks; and assures them he will study to deserve their future favours by the most punctual attention to business.
W.G. has just received a fresh and extensive assortment of every kind of PERFUMERY, prepared by those eminent perfumers, Messrs. PRICE and GOSNELL, whose names will be sufficient to recommend it to notice; Tortoise-shell, Bone, and every other description of Combs and Brushes, made by the Patentees.

*** Private apartments for Cutting Ladies hair.
Good Japanned Ink, Pens, Paper, and
General Stationary.
Schools supplied with Slates.




TO LET,
AN Excellent Six Stalled STABLE, with good HAY LOFT and SHADE - Apply to Mr. JOHN ENTWISTLE, Rising Sun Inn, BOLTON.




GREAT AND LITTLE BOLTON
UNION BUILDING SOCIETY.
WANTED to purchase a number of SHARES in the above SOCIETY. For further Particulars apply to Mr. HOLDEN, Black Horse-street, near the George Inn.
N.B. The Members of this Society are respectfully informed that the next Monthly Meeting will be held at Mr. SINGLETON COOPER'S, Red Lion, Deansgate, instead of the Bridge Inn.




J. EASTBURN & Co.,
PAINTERS, &c.
NEW-MARKET-PLACE, BOLTON,

GRATEFUL for the many favours conferred on them by a discerning Public, they beg to return their thanks, and to say that they contract for Painting and Gilding of all descriptions, at the lowest prices; and which they execute in the best style, and with the utmost dispatch.

Ladies Work, varnished and polished; Ornamental Work finished in the most elegant manner.




JAMES HEATON,
SURGEON, APOTHECARY, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST,
No. 12, New Market, Bolton,

RESPECTFULLY informs the Inhabitants of BOLTON and its Vicinity, that he has entered upon the above Premises, where he hopes by strict attention to the discharge of his professional duties, and by supplying the most genuine Medicines, to merit a share of public patronage.

Physicians' Prescriptions and Family Recipes, accurately dispensed and registered.
New Market, Oct.8, 1824.




CHEAP GROCERIES,
AT No.2, NEW MARKET-PLACE, BOLTON.

J. EASTBURN begs leave to call the attention of the Public, whose favours he respectfully solicits, to his selection of Genuine TEAS and GROCERIES, which are of the very best quality.- Fine flavoured Teas 4d. to 9d. per oz., or 5s. to 12s. per lb.- Coffee, which cannot be surpassed, at 2s. 8d, per lb.; very good ditto, 2s. 6d per lb.

Spices, Sugars, Tobacco, &c. at very low prices.




JAMES HUDSWELL,
LONDON BEEF-STEAK AND CHOP HOUSE,
22, FOUNTAIN-STREET, MANCHESTER,

RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Bolton and its vicinity, who are in the habit of visiting Manchester, that, at his Rooms, they can be accommodated, in a superior style, with comfortable and cheap DINNERS, at any hour of the day; and he hopes by the most assiduous attention to those who may honour him with their patronage, to be deserving of their favours.

Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate from six o'clock in the morning till eleven at night.




BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE INN,
MANCHESTER.

W. STEWART, begs respectfully to inform Commercial Gentlemen and Inhabitants of BOLTON and its Vicinity, that he has lately taken the above INN, which is eligibly situated for the accommodation of those who attend Manchester Market, or visit the Town on other Business.- No exertion will be spared to ensure the comfort, and secure the approbation of those who may favour him with their patronage.

*** AN ORDINARY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Excellent Beds, and Good Stabling.




SPIRIT VAULTS.

J. HARTLEY begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has opened Commodious VAULTS at his House, the Horse and Jockey Inn, in BRADSHAWGATE, for the Sale of FOREIGN and BRITISH SPIRITS, where they may be supplied with a Genuine Article, upon the following moderate prices :- P Gal.

�.s.d.
Best Cognac Brandy160
Prime Old Jamaica Rum0146
Fine Flavoured .. do �0130
Best Cordial Gin0130
Common .. do ..066


J.H. pledges himself, at all times, to sell a Genuine and cheap Article; and he hopes to merit Public support, which he respectfully solicits.




RICHARD AINSWORTH,
CUTLER,
MANUFACTURER OF ELASTIC STEEL TRUSSES,
And Surgical Instrument Maker to the Dispensary;
CHURCH-GATE, BOLTON,

RESPECTFULLY informs the Public he makes on the shortest notice, and has constantly on Sale, the most approved TRUSSES, adapted to every kind of strains and ruptures, at a lower price than has ever before been offered to them by any other maker; and which he will warrant shall most efficiently answer the purpose intended. The very great and increasing demand for R.A.'s Trusses enables him to recommend them with confidence; and their superiority will be fully realized by those who will favour him with their commands.

*** Plain and ornamental CUTLERY of every description, of the best quality.
Grinding and Repairs executed with precision.




BEDFORD & FELL,
HOUSE, ORNAMENTAL, AND FURNITURE PAINTERS, GILDERS, &c. &c.
Opposite the Lower Nags Head, Deansgate, Bolton,
RESPECTFULLY return their thanks for the patronage received, and hope to merit a continuance of favours.

HOUSES PAINTED in a tasteful, cheap, and durable manner. SIGNS of every description Painted in a superior style, OLD FURNITURE Painted and Varnished to look equal to New. WOODS and MARBLES of all kinds closely imitated, in a very superior manner ; specimens of which may be seen in great variety at their Workshop, where they solicit the inspection of Persons, who will thus be enabled to judge of the merits of their productions more effectually, than the limits of an advertisement will convey.

TEA CANISTERS and all other kinds of Japanned Work neatly executed. OLD OIL PAINTINGS restored; and Prints, Maps, Charts, &c. Framed and Varnished.
N.B. Paints sold ready mixed for use, either in large or small Quantities
Good Workmen sent to any part of the country and no extra charge made.- Men employed to Whitewash and Colour.
Signs and Ornamental Work done for the trade, and a liberal allowance made.




TEAS,
Cheaper and better for the Money, from the East India Company's last September Sale, comprising an extensive assortment of Congous, Campois, Souchongs, Capers, Tetsongs, Pekoes, Padraes, Twankays, Hysons, and Gunpowder Hysons;
IN THE SELECTION OF WHICH
T. DOWSON,
Tea and Coffee Dealer
MARKET-STREET, BOLTON,
Has had the assistance of eminent Tea Brokers in
LONDON,
And purchased direct from the East India Company,
FOR READY CASH :
Advantages which enable him to supply Dealers, Families, and Innkeepers, on the same terms as the London Wholesale Houses, with the advantage of Purchasers being able to select their Teas personally from T.D.'s usually large Stock in BOLTON :- important considerations to all large consumers.
In the following List of Prices are some from the strongest and richest flavoured Parcels in the last June Sale, which T.D. can strongly recommend :-

BLACK

s. d. s. d.
Congou Kind----- 5 0
Congou 5 4 to 5 6
Strong do. rough flavour 5 10 -- 6 0
Fine Strong do. (a very useful Tea) 6 4 -- 6 8
Superfine Congou (an economical Breakfast Tea) 7 0 -- 7 4
Fine Souchong----- 8 0
Fine Caper Souchong 7 0 -- 8 0


GREEN.

Good Twankay----- 6 10
Very Good do. Curled Leaf----- 7 0
Fine do. Bright Leaf----- 7 4
Hyson----- 8 0
Fine do.9 to 10 0


ALSO FINE FRESH ROASTED COFFEE, COCOA,
Chocolate, and Refined Sugar.
Bolton, Sept. 29th, 1824.




PHOENIX FIRE OFFICE.
TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS.

Matthias Attwood, Esq. M.P.Rd. Henshaw Lawrence, Esq.
James Bell, Esq.Thomas Hodgson, jun. Esq
John Coope, Esq.John Petty Muspratt, Esq
William Curtis, Esq.Major Rhode, Esq
William Davis, Esq.William Salmer, Esq
Crawford Davison, EsqGeorge Shum Storey, Esq.
Sir C. Fowler, Bart & Ald.Chas. Hampden Turner, Esq.
Emanuel Goodhart, Esq.Matthew Wilson, Esq.
Wm. Heygate, Esq. Ald. & M.P.Thomas Wilson, esq. M.P.


RENEWAL Receipts for Policies falling due at MICHAELMAS, are now in the hands of the several Agents of the Company.

The general Rates of the PHOENIX COMPANY are as low and moderate as the nature of the different risks will admit; and the Company are enabled to appeal to the experience of the Public in a period of more than Forty Years, for the Promptitude and Liberality with which Claims of loss to the Amount of upwards of Three Millions Sterling have been adjusted and paid.
Applications for Insurances may be made to the Agents of the Company, and all Persons having Claims are desired to send in the same to the Agents through whom they are insured, who will transmit them directly to the Board of Directors for adjustment and payment without delay.

*** The Business of this Company in BOLTON and parts adjacent is conducted by
MR. JOHN MAUDSLEY :
The other Agents for the County of Lancaster are

Mr. Joel HawkyardAshton, and Stayley-Bridge
Messrs. Rolfe and BubbBlackburn
Mr. Benjamin TownsonBurnley
Mr. Benjamin CromptonBury
Messrs. Swainson & GregsonLancaster
Mr. Thomas CrookLiverpool
Mr. George GreenLiverpool
Mr. William TateManchester
Mr. Henry SharplesOrmskirk
Mr. John JacksonPrescot
Mr. Richard NewshamPreston
Mr. James WoodsRochdale
Mr. Thomas BrockbankUlverstone
Mr. Edward BoltonWarrington
Mr. James BattersbyWigan





FASHIONABLE DANCING.
MR. NELSON

RESPECTFULLY returns his grateful thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of BOLTON and its Vicinity, for all favours conferred upon him since his commencement in this Town, and begs leave to inform them, that the last Quarter commenced on the 6th instant, AT HIS ACADEMY; where Circassian Circles, Waltzing, Quadrilles, and every other description of DANCING is taught in the first style of elegance, and upon the newest system, as adopted by the first masters.

Mr. NELSON'S Evening School will re-open on Wednesday Evening, the 13th inst.
N.B. Families attended on application at his Academy.
Old Assembly Room, Oct. 9th, 1824.




SHOP FIXTURES AND STOCK IN TRADE.
WILL BE DISPOSED OF
BY PRIVATE CONTRACT,

ALL the SHOP FIXTURES of Mr. LORD, Tobacconist, OXFORD-STREET, BOLTON. The Stock in Trade consists of an excellent Assortment of Fancy Tobaccos, Fancy Snuffs, a quantity of unmanufactured Tobacco, &c. &c.
Possession may be had immediately, or any time previous to the first of November next. The Purchaser will be introduced to a most respectable connexion. The Shop is situated in the most central part of the Town, and adjoining the Market House which is frequented by most of the Shopkeepers in the Town and Neighbourhood, and is now in full Business. If required, part of the Purchase Money may remain on good security.

Further Particulars may he known by applying to Mr. LORD, as above, if by Letter, post paid.




CHEAP
LINEN AND WOOLLEN DRAPERY GOODS.
THOS. BLUNDELL, JUN.

RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public, that he has just received from the West of England, Yorkshire, and principal manufactories in England, a fresh and extensive supply of Broad and narrow Woollen cloths, Kerseymeres, Waistcoat pieces, Woollen and Cotton cords, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets, Quilts, Beddings, Sheetings, Cloakings, Lambs Wool and Worsted stockings, Checks, &c. &c.; likewise a large assortment of Plain, Twilled, Plaid, and Figured Stuffs, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, French Cambricks, &c. &c. - The under mentioned, are Prices of a few of the principal Articles, viz :

West of England Broad Cloth from12. p yd. upwards.
Yorkshire Cloths3s. do.
Kerseymeres4s. do.
Waistcoat Pieces2s. each.
Cotton Cords9d. p yd. upwards.
Stockings9d. p pair do.
Checks6d. p. yard do.
Calicoes1 1/d. do. Do.
Plain Stuffs6d do. do.
Figured do.7d do. do.
Lining4d do. do.
Prints6d p yd. & do.


N.B. Country Shopkeepers and Hawkers supplied as usual.




THEATRE BOLTON.
SENOR DON JOSSE GARCIAS has the honour of announcing to the Inhabitants of BOLTON, that BY PARTICULAR REQUEST, he will deliver a Second Oration on
POLITICAL ECONOMY,
On MONDAY next, OCTOBER 11th, 1824,
At 8 o'Clock in the Evening
For the Particulars of which see the Hand Bills.
SENOR DON GARCIAS embraces the present occasion, to testify his sincere thanks to those persons and private friends, who have bestowed on him such marks of disinterested favour, on his first introduction into this town.

We, Louisa Fackney, wife of George Fackney, and Mary Fostar, wife of George Fostar, residing in Little Bolton, having read a paragraph in the Preston Chronicle, in which the Editor says "doubts are entertained by some people that Don Jose Garcias, is not the character he represents to be."- We, therefore, having identified this Gentleman, certify and affirm that he is the same whom we knew in Seville, as a member of the First Junta in 1810, and in Cadiz, in 1812. We, being Spaniards by birth and education, were residents in both the above mentioned cities of Spain, at the era here before stated : in thus asserting the truth, we have no hesitation in declaring Senor Don Jose Garcias to be a Spaniard and a Gentleman, the very same who lectures in this country, in four different languages.
(Signed)
MARIA FOSTAR.
LOUISA FACKNEY.




WEST OF ENGLAND
CLOTH MART,
MARKET-STREET, MANCHESTER,
ROWLAND AND CO.
RESPECTFULLY acquaint their Friends and the Public, that they have just received a fresh supply of SAXON BLACK and BLUE BROAD CLOTHS, which they are offering
AT UNPRECEDENTED LOW PRICES.
The very large profits usually got in this town upon the article of Superfine Cloths, warrant the Proprietors in affirming that a
SAVING OF FROM 20 to 25 per CENT
may be obtained by purchasing at their Establishment.

They wish distinctly to state, that it is their determination to offer articles of the choicest and most respectable fabrics; thus upholding the only true and effective system of cheap selling, by the sale of the most superior Goods at the lowest possible Money prices; and when they apply this system to the finer and more expensive SAXON CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, &c. they are offering an advantage not to be obtained at any other house.

Very Prime BLACK and BLUE SAXON BROAD CLOTHS at 20s.
A respectable YOUNG MAN WANTED, who is well acquainted with the Woollen Trade. (One Concern)




DANCING.
Le Mescolanze, the Grand Circassian Circle, Quadrilles, and every other part of Fashionable Dancing requisite for Genteel Society.
MR. BALDERSTON

FEELS himself called upon to embrace this opportunity of returning his grateful acknowledgements to his friends, for the distinguished support he has hitherto received, and trusts he shall be found deserving of their further encouragement. He would more especially express his warmest thanks to those Ladies and Gentlemen, who, in addition to their personal support, have promoted his interest by their recommendation; and he begs to assure the Public in general, that it will be his constant endeavour to merit a continuance of their friendly aid.

His last Quarter previous to his Annual Ball will commence on THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 1824.