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Thursday, February 18th, 1790.




Saturday's and Sunday's Posts.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Constantinople, Dec.15.

HIS Highness does not go to Adrianople, the people having requested him not to expose his life or leave the capital. The preparations for the campaign go on, and the Ottoman Ecclesiastical estate is to furnish five million's of piastres for the expences which it occasions.

Frankfort, Jan. 29, It is said that 12,000 Poles having endeavoured to oppose the entrance of 6000 Russians into their territory, an action ensued between the two parties, which terminated to the disadvantage of the former, and that the regiment of de Witte has suffered very much.




LONDON, Friday, Feb. 12.

Yesterday the Commissioners of the Lottery met at their Office, Whitehall, and began the usual work of cutting off the tickets into the wheels, preparatory to the drawing, which will commence on Monday se'nnight.

The Spanish Edict respecting the non-importation of books and pamphlets hath caused a considerable ferment, and the people of Spain in general are beginning to insist upon a full enjoyment of those rights which are natural to all mankind.

The Grand Sultan lately had an arrow shot a him, while walking on the banks of one of his canals. It came in a direction that made it supposed it was aimed from the Tower of a mosque !

Colonel Fullarton, in his late excursion to Greece and Asia Minor, has imported a breed of sheep from Colchis, where Jason, in the first Argo nautick expedition, went in quest of the Golden Fleece. The animals are of a good size, long in the body, though short in the limbs, and covered with very thick fleeces of wool, reaching down to the ground, but their wool though more in quantity, is not equal in quality to that of Spain and England. They have been sent to Colonel Fullarton's estate in Ayrshire, a county when there is as fine and rich pasture as any in Britain!

The increased number of cases that have occurred of late in this metropolis only, are truly alarming. Last night at half past nine o'clock a young woman of the name of Finch, niece to Mr. Finch, tobacconist, at No. 268, Wapping, took the fatal resolution of putting an end to her present existence by swallowing a quantity of arsenic, which she procured of a chemist in the neighbourhood ; what renders this more remarkable is, she prevailed upon the servant maid of Mr. Huddy, a pastry cook in the neighbourhood, to accompany her in the fatal resolution; they took to the amount of two ounces between them, in consequence of which Miss Grace Finch struggled with the drug in violent convulsions until twelve o'clock at night, and then expired. The maid servant of Mr. Huddy continued in a most miserable state till eleven o'clock on Tuesday, when she expired also. The maid servant of Mr. Finch finding some of the dregs in the glass which was mixt with brandy, drank it up also, but it is supposed she will recover.

A singular circumstance happened the other evening, which terminated in a very melancholy manner. Two young girls in a state of pregnancy, applied to a chemist for some poison to kill rats. After some hesitation he gave them the Nux Vomica, a strong narcotic. One of the unfortunate wretches broke it into powder, and was soon dispatched by the subtlety of it. The other, in the eagerness of shame and despair, swallowed the whole nut, which she got rid of without the least pain or injury. Physical gentlemen may derive some benefit and information from this lamentable event; but it is to be hoped that the venders of drugs will be more cautious how they supply the means of self-destruction.




LONDON, Monday, Feb. 8.

On Friday last was presented to the House of Commons, by the Sheriffs of the city of London, a petition from the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, &c. against the Tobacco Bill of the last Session of Parliament.
Saturday evening a cheesemonger's porter rather intoxicated, being at a public-house in Thames-street, stabbed the landlord in a dangerous manner in the belly, then walked out, and wounded two watchmen before he could be secured. The instrument he used was a small penknife. He is now confined in Wood-street Compter.
By a. letter from Brussels, dated Feb. 6. we are informed, that the garrison and citadel of Antwerp, composed of 1100 men, capitulated in the night of the 4th instant.
Letters from Namur, dated Feb. 3, say, "A body of Patriotic troops is on the March to reinforce that which is at Beauraing. Our army augments considerably; large detachments of volunteers arrive from the different Provinces almost daily; 1500 are arrived from Tournay and Hainault., and 1200 are expected from Brabant."
Thursday se'nnight a point of honour was terminated at Dublin by a melancholy issue, between a Mr. Harding and a Mr. Beamish, both Students of the College of Physicians at Edinburgh; Mr. Beamish was unfortunately shot through the body, and died on Friday morning about ten o'clock. The unfortunate Mr. Beamish received his mortal wound from the first fire of his antagonist, and fell, without discharging his pistol. Mr. Harding and his second hurried immediately off the ground, and are supposed to have sailed for England.




[Worcester].

Thursday last was married, Mr. John Hall, of New-street, in this city, to Miss Rufford, of St. John's.
On Wednesday last died, at Hagley Park, in this county, in the eleventh year of his age, the Hon. John Lyttleton, second son of Lord Westcote.

Committed to our castle, by Timothy Crump, Esq; William Morris, for stealing one bag and half a bushel of wheat flour, the property of Matthew Jeffery, Joseph Fidduck, and John Wagstaff.

On Monday last was committed to our county prison, by Sir Charles Trubshaw Withers, Knt., John Hay, charged on the oath of George Arden, of Ombersley, Gentleman, with feloniously stealing out of his dwelling-house in November last, one gun, a powder horn and shot bag, his property; and likewise on a violent suspicion of setting fire to a barn, stable and other buildings, destroying therein a quantity of barley, and a saddle horse, all of the value of �200 or thereabouts, the property of the said George Arden. Hay, is further charged with feloniously stealing from out of the Groom's chamber in the stable belonging to Lord Sandys, of Ombersley, in November last, one silver watch, a pair of silver show buckles, a stock bundle, comb and comb-case, together with seven guineas in gold, and some silver, and a guinea in gold belonging to the under Groom.
John Hay was apprehended at Warrington, in the county of Lancaster, by the vigilance and activity of Mr. John Baker, of this city. Hay, at the time he committed the above depredations, was a deserter from the first regiment of Foot Guards; at the time he was apprehended, was re-enlisted in the 99th regiment of Foot, then in Warrington. Hay, enlisted in this regiment by the name John Williams, and on being took too by Mr. John Baker, swore his name was not Hay, and would not go with him, upon which Mr. Baker instantly kicked up his heels, and threw him into a wooden settle, then in the place, where Thomas Wood, Mr. Baker's assistant, instantly took hold of his arms, and held him whilst handcuffed by Mr. John Baker.




Saturday's and Sunday's Posts concluded.
LONDON.

About a month since, a young lady, residing near Sackville-street, was accosted one evening near that place, by an elderly well-dressed man, who, after shocking her ears with the most brutal discourse, seized hold of her, and cut her in several parts or her arms and body; in a most dreadful manner, and upon the young lady's screaming out, made off with the greatest haste.
A few nights ago, two young ladies of the same family, accompanied by their mother, going up St. James's-street, were accosted by a man (answering the above description) in the most indecent language. After walking with them nearly to the top of the street, making use of the same language all the way, he threw his arms about one of the young ladies, as if to embrace her, and cut her cloathes in several places.





MARY HOLLAND, widow of Thomas Holland, of Worcester, Bricklayer, presents her [warm]est thanks to the friends of her late husband, [and the] kind encouragement with which they favour[ed him] in the Building Line; and beg leave to inform [them] and the public in general, that she has dis[posed] of the business and stock in trade to THOMAS ..KWATER, who has been for many years [...]an to Mr. Whitehouse, of this city; and she [....]eat satisfaction in recommending his as a man [...] known, and much esteemed, both for ability and [....]ty in business.

All orders sent to the warehouse in New street [�.] thankfully received, and punctually executed.
[�]-street, Worcester, Feb 10th, 1790.




TO be SOLD by AUCTION,
By W. HANDY,

on Wednesday and Thursday the 24th and 25th of this inst. February; the entire LIVE and DEAD STOCK on the farm, and Houshold Furniture, of Mr. Walker, at New-pool Farm, in the parish of Powick, and county of Worcester.
Consisting of six useful cart horses, five famous cows, three ploughs, three pair of harrows, about thirty tons of well-ended hay, several hogsheads of choice cyder and perry with the casks, with empty hogsheads, [.]air cloths, &c. The Houshold Goods consist of fourpost bedsteads with linen and stuff hangings, seasoned goose and other feather beds, bolsters and pillows, variety of chairs, tables, linen, &c. with kitchen, dairy and brewing requisites, some best making cheese, &c.

N.B. The sale begins precisely at ten o'clock in the morning, - the first day with the Farming Stock, and commences with the Horses.




TO be SOLD by AUCTION,
By T. MESSENGER,

on Monday the 22d of February, 1790, at the house of T. Collins, the Bell at Alfrick's Pound, in the parish of Suckley and County of Worcester, between the hours of three and six o'clock in the afternoon; subject to conditions then to be produced,
A desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, situate at Cherry's Green, near the place of sale; consisting of a Farm house and buildings in good repair, with about sixty acres of exceeding good meadow, pasture, arable, orcharding, and hop-ground, capable of great improvements, and may be entered on immediately; the above Estate will be sold together, or in lots, as may be most agreeable to the bidders.
Likewise a COMPACT FREEHOLD ESTATE, situate near Alfrick's Chapel, in the parish of Suckley aforesaid, called Flood's; consisting of thirty statute acres of land, within a ring fence, in proper allotments if meadow, pasture, orcharding, and hop ground; the fruit trees in their prime; with a good Farm-house, and necessary buildings in good repair.

Also, a BLACKSMITH's SHOP and HOUSE near the first Estate, with about twelve acres of exceeding good land most desirably situated.
Likewise a COTTAGE, and about an acre of land, near Alfrick's Pound.
Mr. Allies, of Alfrick, will shew the premises; and any necessary information may be had of him, or the Auctioneer, near the Cross, Worcester.




FOR THE BENEFIT OF
Mr. SMITH.
At the THEATRE, Worcester,
On MONDAY next, the 22d of FEBRUARY, 1790,
Will be presented Shakespear's COMEDY of
AS YOU LIKE IT.
Rosalind, Mrs. SMITH,
(Being her first Appearance on this Stage.)
End of Act II.
A DISSERTATION on JEALOUSY,
By Miss SMITH,
(Being her first Appearance on this Stage.)
To which will be added a FARCE, (never acted here) called
The REGISTER OFFICE;
OR
WHIMSICAL MEDLEY.
Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken, at Mr. TYMBS's, Printer, at the Cross;
Tickets also to be had, at Mr. Holl's, High-street;
at the principal Inns; and of Mr. SMITH, at Mrs. PRICE's, Milliner, Mealcheapen-street.




FOR THE BENEFIT OF
Mr. and Mrs. MOUNTFORT.
On THURSDAY next, Feb. 28, will be performed
A Favourite COMEDY.
With Entertainments of SINGING between the Acts.
To which will be added, a FARCE, called
WHO's THE DUPE.
Written by Mrs. COWLEY.
* * * TICKETS to be had, and Places of the BOXES to be taken, at Mr. TYMBS's, Printer;
Tickets also to be had at the usual Places; and of Mr. MOUNTFORT, at Mr. WRIGHT's, Angel-street.




WORCESTER, February 10, 1790.
WHEREAS it has been represented to the MAGISTRATES, that some Person or Persons have lately offered to sale, and absolutely sold in this City, a considerable Quantity of Counterfeit HALFPENCE, greatly under the Value of the Current Copper Coin of this Kingdom.
Whoever will discover to the said MAGISTRATES, the Names of the Persons so buying and selling such Base Coin, shall, upon conviction, receive FIVE GUINEAS reward of the CHAMBERLAIN of this City.




TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, a well accustomed Public House, known by the sign of the Cock, in the parish of St. Clement, Worcester, in the occupation of Mrs. Hankins, a tenant at will. The premises are freehold, in good repair; and besides, the Dwelling-house consist of a brew-house, convenient stabling, &c. with a piece of garden ground adjoining. The tenant will shew the premises; and for further particulars apply to Mr. John Bird, Fish-street, Worcester.




KEMPSEY.
AUCTION on the PREMISES,
By J. TIMINGS

on Monday the 22d of February, 1790, all the entire Houshold Furniture of the late Mrs. Eaton, at her late dwelling-house, in the village of Kempsey; consisting of four-post wardrobe, and other bedsteads, with damask and check furniture, fine seasoned goose and down feather beds, blankets, mahogany chairs, tables, &c. with several large and elegant pier glasses, kitchen furniture, brewing utensils, barrels, &c. &c. - A neat one horse Chaise, and harness, in complete repair.- Catalogues to be had, gratis, of Mr. William Tandy, Kempsey; or of the Auctioneer, Worcester.




LOLT [sic.] on Monday, the 15th instant, between Abberley and Newnham's Bridge, A SILVER WATCH, the owner's name (SAMUEL NOTT) engraved on the inside, and the date of the year it was made in; whoever will bring it to Mr. Richard Nott, at Abberley; or to Richard Mason, at the Apostles Oak, Toll Gate, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward; and if offered to be pawned or sold, or taken to any watchmaker to be repaired (as the chain of the inside is broken), stop it, and apply as above.
16th February, 1790.




TO be LET and entered upon a Lady day next, a large, spacious, sashed Messuage, with convenient outbuildings thereto adjoining, situate in the Bull-ring, in the borough of Kidderminster, now and for several years past, in the occupation of William Yate, Linen-draper; the premises are in every respect as convenient, and the situation as eligible, for carrying on any Wholesale of Retail business as any in Kidderminster; a coming-on tenant will be expected to take on the fixtures in the shop and several articles in the house, at a fair valuation.

For a view of the premises and further particulars, apply to the said William Yate.




Upton-upon-Severn.

TO be LET and entered upon at Lady Day next, all that Capital and well accustomed INN, called the Talbot, situate in the center of the town of Upton-upon-Severn aforesaid, with suitable coach-houses, stables, and all other conveniences thereunto adjoining and belonging; together with about eight acres and an half now occupied therewith.

For particulars apply to Mr. Long, attorney at law, Upton-upon-Severn aforesaid.




NOTICE to CREDITORS.

ALL persons who have any demands on the Estate and Effects of Cornelius Oram, late of the Swan and Falcon Inn, in Much Wenlock, in the county of Salop, are desired to send their respective accounts thereof to Mr. Thomas Mytton, Attorney at Law, in Brosley.

And all persons who stand indebted to the said Estate and Effects, are requested forthwith to pay the same to the said Mr. Mytton.
Brosley, Feb. 2, 1790.




TO be SOLD by AUCTION,
By R. MEREDITH,
On Friday next, the 19th instant, at the dwelling-house of the late Mrs. Smith, in Edgar-street.

A small assortment, being the remaining part of the deceased's Houshold Goods, among which are mahogany dining and other tables and a large elegant sopha, mahogany frame.- To be viewed two hours, &c. immediately before the sale, which will begin at eleven o'clock.




TO be SOLD by AUCTION,
By R. MEREDITH,

on Tuesday, the 23d day of February inst. at the Unicorn Inn, in the city of Worcester, between the hours of three and five in the afternoon of the same day, subject to conditions to be produced, unless before disposed of by private contract, of which notice will be given; all that Messuage or Tenement, with the out-buildings, brewhouse, yard, and garden behind the same, situate in the most eligible part of the Foregate-street, in the city of Worcester, and now in the tenure or occupation of Mrs. Smith.
Also all that Messuage or Tenement, with a large yard, two stall stable, brewhouse, and large garden lying behind the same, situate in the Cooken-street, in the city of Worcester, and late in the occupation of Mr. Howell, Attorney, but now void.

The above Messuages are Freehold.
For other particulars, apply to Mr. Mence, Attorney, or the Auctioneer.




AUCTION on the PREMISES,
By R. MEREDITH,

on Wednesday and Thursday, the 24th and 25th of February inst. the entire neat Houshold Furniture of Mr. Lucas, deceased, at his late dwelling-house in the Tything, adjoining to the city of Worcester; comprising oak four-post and other bedsteads; with check, camblet. and other hangings; festoon window curtains; seasoned goose and down feather beds, bolsters, quilts, counterpanes, blankets; mahogany and oak square-leaf dining tables; dressing, card, and night ditto; pier and dressing glasses; mahogany, Upton, and other chairs; mahogany and oak chests of drawers; with great variety of exceeding good kitchen furniture, brewing utensils, &c.
To be viewed the day preceding the Sale. The Sale to begin each day at ten o'clock in the morning, and three in the afternoon. Catalogues to be had in due time of the Auctioneer at the Cross.




WORCESTERSHIRE.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION,
By Mr. BAKER,

at the Talbot Inn, Newnham Bridge, on Thursday the 25th day of February, 1790; all that Messuage or Dwelling house, and convenient outbuildings, with an orchard, hopyard, and about an acre of meadow ground thereto belonging, called the Minithwood, situate in the Chapelry of Penfax, in tho parish of Lindridge; and now in the possession of Joseph Cownley, at the annual rent of Twelve Guineas.
.

The above Estate is copyhold of inheritance, held of the Manor of Lindridge, and subject to a chief rent of about 4s per annum.
The tenant will shew the premises; and for other particulars apply to Mr. Holland, attorney at law, Tenbury.




January 27th, 1790.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION,

either together, or in two or more lots, on Monday, the first day of March next, at the Falcon Inn: in the town of Bromyard, in the county of Hereford, at three o'clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions of sale as shall be then produced, unless disposed of in the mean time by Private Contract, of which due notice shall be given in this Paper; A Desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, situate within one mile of the town of Bromyard aforesaid, and near to the turnpike road leading from thence to Leominster, called the GREEN FARM, containing about two hundred acres of meadow, pasture, arable land, hop ground, and orcharding, all inclosed; together with a convenient dwelling-house, barns, and other out-buildings in the possession of Mr. John Fidoe, as tenant thereof, under a lease for three years, which will expire at Candlemas, 1791.
The tenant will shew the premises, and for particulars, apply to Mrs. Davis, or Mr. Morse, of the ..okes, near Bromyard; or to Mr. Morris, Attorney, in Leominster, Herefordshire.




A HOUSE to be LET,

TO be LET, and entered upon immediately, the best part of POOL-HALL HOUSE, situate in the parish of Alveley, in the county of Salop, distant seven miles from the several towns of Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster, and near the turnpike road.
Consisting of a spacious hall, parlour, drawing-room, and kitchen, four lodging rooms on the first floor, and garrets over all of them; together with upwards of seven acres of excellent meadow land adjoining the house, a court, and walled garden, planted with the best fruit-trees of all sorts, now in their prime; pools, and convenient stews for fish; a very good five-stalled stable.
N.B. A coach goes every day in the week (except Sundays) near the house to or from London, Bath and Bristol. - The tenant of the dwelling house adjoining will shew the premises; and for further particulars enquire of Mr. Haslewood, Attorney, Bridgnorth.




WORCESTERSHIRE.

TO be LET, and Entered upon at Michaelmas next, SOUTH FARM, situate in the parish of Cropthorn, and hamlet of Charlton, and now in the possession of Mrs. Boyce, Fernoll, near Fladbury. For particulars enquire of William Courand, Esq. [?] of Evesham.