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Monday, August 18, 1788.




THURSDAY's POST.
From the LONDON GAZETTE, August 12.
DRONTHEIM, July 10.

THE Prince Royal of Denmark arrived here, with a small retinue, on Thursday evening the 10th instant, and the next morning proceeded to review the camp of 5000 men near this place. On his Royal Highness's return here, he employed two days in inspecting the fortifications and other public works, and on Wednesday morning the Prince set out on his return to Denmark.
VIENNA, July 30. Letters from Semlin of the 23d instant, mention, that on the preceding day two smart attacks had been made by the Turks on the Imperial posts near the Save, in which the Turks were repulsed ; but the loss on both sides was pretty considerable.





BANKRUPTS. Peter Exton, of Cheapside, London, hatter.- John Marsh, of Folkstone, Kent, taylor.- Walter Iles, Thomas Abell, and Philip Kendall, of Southwark, linendrapers.- William Rutherford, of Hillingdon, Middlesex, schoolmaster.- John Camp, of New Store-street, carpenter. - James Law, of St. Alban's-street, Westminster, dentist.- Jacob Brown, of Reading, Berks, coach-maker.





LONDON, TUESDAY, August 12.
Extract of a Letter from Worcester, Aug. 9.

Yesterday the Royal Family again repaired to the Cathedral, where the Messiah was performed in a manner, that did credit to the band, and gave compleat satisfaction, as well to the Royal Family, as to the thousands assembled to partake of that sublime mental repast. In the evening we had a grand Miscellaneous Concert, which the Royal Visitors honoured with their presence. They had declined appearing the two preceding evenings. The Ladies attending the Queen were Lady Harcourt, Lady Pembroke, and Lady Courtoun. With respect to the sums collected, I have not been able to obtain an accurate statement ; nor can it be exactly known, till the accounts are settled.- It is said that the collection at the church doors, the three mornings, amounted to �553. The tickets for the first and second mornings produced together about �700. and the tickets for the Messiah were something more than 1100 guineas. At the Evening Concerts, particularly the last, the Music Room was well filled. Upon an average, there were about 600 persons each night. I should have mentioned, that when the morning service of the last day was over, his Majesty put �200. into the Stewards plate at the Cathedral door.
"This morning between nine and ten, the King, Queen, and three of the Princesses, attended by the Lords Courtoun and Oxford, Colonel Gwynn, Colonel Goldsworth, Ladies Courtoun, Harcourt, Pembroke, and others, visited the porcelain manufactory, and were shewn the composition and the process in all its form, with which they were highly delighted. Their Majesties behaved with great condescension, stayed more than two hours, and ordered a quantity of goods. The King was particularly curious in his enquires, left marks of his bounty for the workmen, wished prosperity to the manufactory, and appointed the proprietors 'Manufacturers to their Majesties,' with permission to use the King's Arms. They then set forward on their return to Cheltenham."





This being the Birth Day of the Prince of Wales, when he entered his 27th year, the houses of his Royal Highness's tradesmen exhibited, in the evening their usual illuminations.
The Swedish Consul has given notice, that during the continuance of the present hostilities with Russia, his Majesty the King of Sweden is determined to adhere strictly to those principles agreed on by the convention of the armed neutrality, whereby all neutral ships that have not contraband goods on board, are declared free from capture and confiscation.




The following is the account published by authority at Stockholm of the late sea, engagement.

"The Russian fleet of 18 sail, of the line, and 9 frigates, fell in with that of Sweden, consisting of 15 of the line and 10 frigates, off the heights of Hoogland, fifteen miles from Cronstadt and four from Wybourg, on the 17th of July.
The Russians having the wind (which was at East) in their favour, began the attack; and Admiral Greig in the beginning seemed to have the advantage of the Duke of Sudermania, who through excess of zeal run the hazard of breaking the line, and attacked him and two other ships, and would probably have been taken if two of the Swedish fleet, one commanded by the brave Captain Killenstierne, and the other by the deceased Lieutenant Colonel Balthasar Horn, had not also quitted the line to go to his assistance.
"These two brave officers attacked the Russians with so much vigour and success, that they not only relieved their Admiral, but sunk one of the Russians, and took another, commanded by the Vice Admiral Berger, with 800 men on board, of whom 300 were killed and wounded.
After this the action became general, and continued with great loss of men on both sides for upwards of five hours, during which the Swedes lost only one ship of the line, but the Russians lost four frigates and lesser vessels. At the end of the action the Russians retired towards the Gulph of Revel, manly dismasted and shattered very much. The ship belonging to the Swedes which is missing, is commanded by Captain Wactmeister, and they are in hopes she is gone away to repair, the Captain being too brave to suffer himself to be taken."




An account of another naval action in the Baltic may be expected hourly, as it is certain, that the two commanders of the Swedish and Russian squadrons parted with a full determination of putting to sea again as soon as their ships had repaired their damage. The ports of Revel and Helsingfors are nearly opposite each other, at the entrance to the Baltic from the Gulf of Finland.
It is said to be just discovered, that through the intrigues of France a very formidable alliance is now on the point of being concluded between France, Russia, Germany, and Denmark, in consequence of our recent treaty with Holland and Prussia.



Extract of a letter from Elsineur, Aug. 2.

"Yesterday arrived three Russian men of war of 100 guns each, two frigates, and two cutters, besides two Danish ships of the line from Copenhagen.
"One of the Russian cutters sailed for the Cattegat, and returned hither yesterday with nine Swedish Prizes; only one, however, of any material value, from Ivica for Stockholm."




Letters from Algiers inform us, that the Dey has put the French Consul in irons, and stopped all vessels of his nation that were in that port. We are likewise informed, that all the ships that were armed at Toulon were ordered to sail and block up the Bay of Algiers.
Walsh's regiment, now embarking at Brest for the East Indies, has, by a political manoeuvre, been augmented from its original establishment 1200 men, to 2800 ! On the regiment receiving orders to embark, it was made known, that volunteers would be permitted to accompany it. It was previously taken care of, that men who were actually in the service should offer; and by this means a powerful force is going to India, under the specious pretence of one regiment.
From Paris, August 8, we are assured, that the Peers lately released from the Bastile, have received letters in the King's own hand-writing, prescribing rules for their future conduct; and at the same time insisting that his orders should be implicitly obeyed. In these letters his Majesty openly avows to them his real designs, respecting the future government of his kingdom; that the grand Council of the nation shall be called together in the course of a few months, to register those laws which the King will then lay before them for their concurrence. They also recommen an example of peace and good order to each respectively, and conclude with- "I am inclined to believe my people will have little reason to complain of the innovations, if they are such; and those in power and ennobled, will find themselves relieved from many inconveniencies which now hang upon them in common with my other subjects."




Extract of a Letter from Paris, August 4.

"The Ambassadors of Tippoo Saib begin to shew themselves at last. They were at the Opera on Tuesday last, and dined at M. de la Luzerne's hotel, with several Ladies and Noblemen of distinction. They go almost every evening to walk in the Thuilleries. The proper guards are obliged to accompany them on account of the populace, and the badauds de Paris (the cockneys) that else would crowd them to death. Their Excellencies interpreter has received two or three hundred letters with proposals and addresses from the most celebrated procuresses of this capital; nay some had even taken a journey to Lyons in hopes of partaking the gorgeous spoils of Eastern munificence."




Ministry, it is reported, mean certainly next winter to reduce the number of Excise and Custom-House Officers, and to increase the lowest salary to �60. per annum. In order, however, to remove all temptation, each officer is to rise by seniority only, joined to good behaviour.
The Delegates of Virginia have, after a strong debate, agreed to the Federal Constitution, on a division of 89 against 79. This makes the tenth State which has acceded to the Union.
At the representation of some persons nearly interested, it has been determined to augment the naval force in the East-Indies. The Mercury, of 28 guns, is now under orders for that station, and two more frigates are under equipment, which will be ready to sail about Christmas.
There is at Deptford Yard a 64 gun ship building on an improved plan of Lord Howe; being on a scale longer and wider than the present standard, for the purpose of speed, and drawing but little water. Should this succeed, the present being merely an experiment, the plan will be adopted in future throughout the navy.
The Grand Match of Cricket, played last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, between the Duke of Dorset and Sir Horace Mann, for 1000 guineas, on Bourne Paddock, ended in favour of the Duke.




Extract of a Letter from Marseilles, July 27.

Two flout frigates, one of 36, the other of 30 guns, fully equipped, sailed this day under the Ottoman flag for Constantinople. They were purchased and wholly equipped here, but, by order of the Court, not a single sail or of ours was permitted to navigate them. The crews consist of Spaniards, Italians, a few Greeks, &c. the two Captains Anglo-Turks, the Officers French, Dutch, &c.




Extract of a Letter from Antwerp, Aug 5.

"Yesterday being the day for shutting the Seminary, the people assembled on the Grand Place, and on the Quay: The troops were under arms, the cannon were charged, and every precaution being taken to enforce obedience to the Emperor's orders, and prevent an insurrection, the mob were desired to disperse, but as they were unarmed, and had committed no violence, but were simple spectators, they did not imagine that coercive measures would be taken to drive them away, and continued, after repeated admonitions, to look on, until an Officer of Grenadiers, pretending to have felt a stone graze his hat, gave orders to fire, and the whole division, confining of 400 men, discharged their musquets on the unoffending populace.- Nine were killed on the spot, eight have since died of their wounds, and eighty were carried to the hospital, thirty of whom cannot recover. Among those that fell, were two foreigners, accidentally crossing at the unhappy moment. A woman, and a child in her arms, were both killed, as she was serving behind her counter. The mob immediately dispersed; but measures so sanguinary and wanton, can only tend to alienate the affections of the few remaining loyalists."




SATURDAY's POST.
FOREIGN NEWS.
VIENNA, July 22.

IN recompence for the service of the Prince of Nassau, the Empress, besides writing him a complimentary letter in her own hand, and decorating him with the Order of St. George, gave him a large tract of land. with 3500 peasants, who inhabit it.
BERLIN, July 29. Couriers continue passing almost incessantly from this city to London, Holland, and Copenhagen; the Court are, however, at Potzdam, to which place all dispatches are sent to the King. The Duke of Brunswick, who was thought to have retired from the Prussian service, is daily expected here. In case of hostilities that General will still be one of the principal leaders of our armies. One of the Electoral Princes of Saxony is now here on a visit.





LONDON, THURSDAY, August 14.
Extract of a letter from Worcester, Aug 11.

"Before his Majesty left this city on Saturday, he took leave very affectionately of the Lord Bishop, the Mayor, Recorder, and Aldermen, and declared that the dutiful respect and attention which had been paid to him would never be eradicated from his memory.
Upon his visit to the Town-hall on Friday, after having viewed the pictures, the regalia, and every thing curious, he was shown into the grand parlour, where an elegant cold collation was provided. As his Majesty never takes any liquor before dinner, the Mayor asked him if he would be pleased to take a jelly, which the King replied, "I do not recollect drinking a glass of wine before dinner in my life, yet upon this pleasing occasion I will venture." A glass of rich old Mountain was served by the Mayor, when his Majesty immediately drank, "Prosperity to the Corporation and Citizens of Worcester." This being made known to the populace, an universal shout of applause continued for several minutes. The King then addressed himself to the Corporation to know whether there was any thing that he could oblige them with. The Earl of Coventry, the Recorder, replied in the name of the citizens, that they tendered their sincere and grateful thanks for the honour his Majesty had done the city of Worcester, and if he would be graciously pleased to sit for his picture to be placed in the Hall, he would gratify their highest wishes," His Majesty replied, "Certainly, Gentlemen, I cannot hesitate to grant you that favour, or any other, which you can reasonably expect." The picture will therefore be put in hand speedily after his Majesty's return to London. Sir Joshua is said to be the artist fixed upon. The donations bestowed by his Majesty are as follow: �200. to the Charity �100. to the Mayor and Corporation to be distributed to poor citizens; �50. to the Infirmary; �20. to the workmen at the China Manufactory to drink his health, and an order of �100. in curious china ,as a present to the Queen."





Extract of a letter from Cheltenham, Aug. 12.

"Sunday the Bishop of Gloucester preached before their Majesties, and in the evening the walks at the well were thronged, it being the last Sunday of his Majesty's residence at this place.
"Yesterday their Majesties and the Princesses visited the Bishop of Salisbury, at his Lordship's seat at Rendcomb, near Cirencester.
"Her Majesty is indisposed of a cold.




A most superb table service of porcelain is making, by order of her Majesty, at the manufactory at Worcester, as a present to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived about twelve o'clock to day at Carlton House, in a past-coach and four, from Brighton, accompanied by Mrs. Fitzherbert and suite.



Extract of a letter from Brighthelmstone, Aug. 13.

"The utmost spirit of gaiety yesterday diffused itself through this place, in celebration of the Prince of Wales's birth day.
"The Prince caused a very elegant dinner to be prepared at the Marine pavilion, and a party of 70 ladies and gentlemen were present; among whom were, the Pelhams, Gages, the Duchess of Ancaster, and Lady Charlotte Bertie, Sir Peter Burrel and Lady Willoughby, Lord Egremont, the Duke of Queensberry, the Hon. Cha. Wyndham, Sir Sampson Gideon and family, and various other names of distinction. Nothing could equal the stile in which the table arrangements were made, and the order of the dinner.
"In the evening a general illumination was displayed: the Castle in particular was beautifully splendid: all the front of it was covered with various coloured lamps; and the rooms laid out for a ball, which was given in honour of the Prince by the gentlemen of the Jockey Club, who were present. In the course of the night, the Prince danced with several ladies; and, upon the whole, the satisfaction expressed by all present, was very superior to the usual declarations attending these festivals.




Monday night Sir James Harris arrived in perfect health at the Hon. Mr. Robinson's, Park-street, Westminster, from the Hague; immediately after which, a messenger was dispatched to the Marquis of Caermarthen, at Tunbridge, who returned to town yesterday morning. A Council of state was then held in consequence of those arrivals, at the Secretary of State's office, at which Sir James Harris assisted .- On breaking up the Council, a messenger was immediately dispatched to his Majesty at Cheltenham, with their deliberations.
Yesterday a full Board of Admiralty was held, at which Lord Hood attended. Four ships were put into commission, several officers admitted on the half-pay list, and divers promotions took place.
A number of the articles imported from Sweden and Prussia are now on the rise: Insurances to those countries are also proportionably higher. All this in consequence of the war.
Stocks fell yesterday one-half per cent. in consequence of a rumour that the King of Prussia had determined on taking an active part in the war.
Such is the immense wealth of the Bank of England, that in addition to many millions which they have lent Government on Exchequer Bills, they have accommodated the India Company with �600,000. on the credit of their annuities within the last fortnight.
Daily accounts are received from every part of the kingdom, of the richness and plenty, not only of every species of grain, but of every sort of fruit.

Monday died, at Shillingled Park; Sussex, the Right Hon. Earl Winterton.
Yesterday died, at his house in Doctors Commons, Peter Calvert, LL. D. Official Principal of the Arches Court of Canterbury, and Master Keeper or Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.

A very singular cause is expected to come to a hearing, in a short time. The circumstances of the case are reported to be as follow: A young lady, about 22 years of age, who lived with her father, a man of considerable fortune, privately married a gentleman the day before he went abroad, but the marriage was not consummated. Some time after the husband left England, the lady, for some unknown cause, repented of her having married, and disclosed the affair to her father, who, very much irritated at the news, prevailed upon his daughter to adopt the resolution never to see her husband again. The husband having lately returned to England, has made several applications, by letter, to the father, to be admitted to the society of his wife; but the letters have all been returned, and the father and daughter positively refuse to see him, or even consider him as the lady's husband. The gentleman has therefore applied to legal authority : and this extraordinary case is to be investigated and determined.
Monday night Earle, the boxer, who was killed Iast week, was buried at Brighthelmstone. The Prince of Wales has settled �20. a year on his mother for life.
A general removal is now taking place of the felons under sentence of transportation from the several gaols of the kingdom to Portsmouth and Plymouth, where they are to be put on board the prison ships, preparatory to their being sent to Botany Bay. The ships for that purpose are nearly ready.
At the last assizes for Derby, a woman was convicted of stealing to the value of ten-pence; the clerk of the assize called out, Mary Jones, you are found guilty of stealing, value Ten-pence. "Very well, (answered the prisoner, putting her hand in her pocket) here, take a shilling, give me two-pence."




MONDAY's POST
Arrived a Mail from FRANCE.
MARSEILLES, July 18.

THE Spanish squadron, consisting of five ships of the line, three frigates, three brigs, and one cutter, are in the Streights. The English have also two small fleets, one composed of four frigates, two sloops, and a cutler; and the other of five frigates and two brigs. The latter is at anchor off Gibraltar.
PETERSBURG, July 12. A Courier dispatched from the army of Field Marshal Prince Potemkin, the first of this month, has just brought us the agreeable news of a second victory which the Russian Flotilla, in the Road of Oczakow, has gained over the Ottoman Fleet; and which is still much more glorious, and more important than that which the Prince of Nassau gained over the Captain-Bashaw the 18th of June. Yesterday the Empress, attended by all her Court, assisted at a solemn Te Deum sung in our Cathedral, in celebration of that event. The particulars of this second victory will very soon be made public. Four of their large ships, together with ten frigates, were destroyed.
COPENHAGEN, July 26. The Court of Russia having required of our's the succours stipulated for by the Treaty of 1781, it is said, with some degree of certainty, that our fleet is going to join the Russians.
VIENNA, July 27. We learn that between 60 and 70,000. Turks have actually crossed the Danube at Vidin, under the command of the Grand Vizir, in order to attack the flank of our troops, whom it is presumed will hast to profit of the change made by the Turks in their position.
LEGHORN, July 29. The differences which had arisen between France and Algiers have been entirely settled.
DUNKIRK, July 31. On the 29th at noon, the Prince of Conde and the Duc d'Enghein arrived in this town, and were received by the garrison under arms. Their Highnesses went on board one of the ships newly arrived from Greenland, and afterwards went in a canoe into the road; on their return they inspected every thing worth notice, and the next day, after reviewing the garrison, they went to Saint Omers.




LONDON, SATURDAY, Aug.16.
Extract of a letter from Cheltenham, Aug. 16.

"This morning their Majesties, the Princesses, and attendants went in carriages to Lord Ducie Morton's, and Sir George Pall's, at Rodbury
"Their Majesties set off at seven o'clock, notwithstanding the rain fell very heavy; but a royal promise should never be broken.
"Their Majesties will breakfast with Sir George, and dine with Lord Ducie.
"They mean to visit the manufactories for scarlet cloth, at Stroud, which is the best in the world.
"Her Majesty is quite recovered from the cold - which for a few days had confined her to her room."




This morning their Majesties and the three Princesses will leave Cheltenham, and come to the Queen's Lodge at Windsor.
A general illumination will take place at Windsor on the return of the Royal Travellera.
A Great Personage has not been inattentive to the agriculture of Gloucestershire; previous to his departure from Kew, he said jocosely to the gardener, "When I go to Cheltenham, I may pick up some hints among the Gloucestershire farmers."
A medal has been struck off at Birmingham to perpetuate the Royal visit to Worcester : it is a very excellent die, of the half-guinea size, and neatly gilt, having on one side the head of his Majesty, with Georgius Rex ; on the reverse, an assemblage of Musical Instruments around it, Worcester, 6th Aug. 1788.

The Termagant sloop of war commanded by Capt. John Salisbury, has taken a fifth prize, laden with French wines, fine liquors, teas, &c. and being just out of Bourdeaux, is supposed to be very valuable.
Ten thousand pounds were issued yesterday to carry on the building at Carleton-house.
Yesterday the Purser of the Rodney homewardbound East-Indiaman came to the East-India House, with the agreeable news of the above ship being safe arrived off the Isle of Wight from Bengal. She quitted Bengal River the 13th of March last, and at that time, a continuance of the blessings of peace was the prevalent idea throughout the Provinces of Indostan.
Although most of the ships have had tolerable success in the whale fisheries, yet the greater part of the adventurers will be considerable losers, the price of oil and bone being so very low from the market being already greatly overstocked.
Two hundred houses at Shaftesbury,. in Dorsetshire, which is supposed to carry a majority of Electors in the borough, were sold at Christie's, on Wednesday, for �25.000. Holland, the builder, bid �22,000. which was said to be for the Prince of Wales.
The detection of the gentleman at foul play at Brighton, was accomplished in this manner: two persons, who suspected his manoeuvres, seized his hand, in which, after a violent struggle, two dice were found. They were then sealed up in the presence of the company, and afterwards opened before the Jockey-Club. The proofs were too palpable. The degraded man is gone off. His house in Surry will have a better tenant; and his grounds a better gardener.





HOME NEWS.

PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 16. Arrived the Hebe frigate, with a sloop laden with salt and spirits.
Arrived the Southampton frigate, Capt. Douglas, from Gibraltar.
Passed by the Eliza, Capt. Gallilee, from the West Indies.
LYMINGTON, August 11. Yesterday his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester honoured this place with his presence, when, after bathing with his son Prince Willlam Frederick, he was pleased to express the highest approbation of the new baths, particularly the hot sea bath lately built by Mrs. Beeston, and the punctuality with which they are attended, and is every moment expected again in town from his seat in the Forest, where, it is said, he will reside several weeks, with her Highness the Duchess and family. We have the pleasure to add, that this town never before entertained so many respectable families.

WEYMOUTH, Aug. 12. On the arrival of his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester at this place, which was only known a few hours before he came, the guns were fired to announce the happy tidings, and the people in general were eager to testify their joy; flags were displayed, and illuminations shone in every part of the town. At Mr. Love's Musical and Circulating Library was exhibited a transparent painting, with the following lines:

"Hail, Weymouth! hail this doubly glorious morn,
The Prince's birth, and Glo'ster's wish'd return !
May the salubrious breezes of this place
Establish health in his illustrious race.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 16. A few days since died, at Peartree Green, near this town, Isaac Devic, Esq. aged 95 years.




SHIP NEWS

COWES, Aug. 22. Arrived: Dick and Harry, Damble, from Salcomb ; Batchelor, Laurence, from Dunkirk; Paliadium, Saunders, from Sunderland; Fanny, Roberts, from Chester; Betsy, Williams, from Carnarvon; and Albion, Williams, from London.
Sailed: Margarite, Boer, for Piloting; Duke or Portland, Parkman, for Lyme; Palladium, Sanders, for a market; and Fanny, Roberts, and Betsy, Williams, for London.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug 15. Arrived: Millbank, Lipton; Fame, Cornforth; Durham, Smart; and Atlas, Byrne, from Sunderland; Unity, Griffiths, from Dungarvon; Fareham, Parsons, from Plymouth; Brothers, Murphy; Glory, Flear; and John Berkin, Bastion, from Chepstow; Success, Brooker, from Falmouth; Fortune, Wardell, from Havre; Mary, Hammond, from Waterford; Pomona, Farish, from Christiana; Matthia, Wiborg, from Fredickstadt; Venus, Haward, from Liverpool; Robert and Mary, May, from Padstow; and Venus, North, from London.
Sailed: Friends, Hill; Vulture, Jukes; Heart of Oak, Ade, for Sunderland; Robert and Mary, May, for Boulogne; Navy, Copeland, for Chatham; Pelham, Stone, for London; Providence, Hale, for Sandwich; British Queen, Hodgston, for Petersburgh; Pomona, Farish, for Chepstow.





WINCHESTER, AUGUST 16.

Saturday the 9th inst. died, Mr. Alexander, an eminent merchant of this city.
Wednesday died Mr. J. Raven, attorney at law, and Deputy Clerk of the Peace, for the county of Southampton.
On Wednesday se'nnight died at Brecknock, in Wales, after a few days illness, Mrs. Price, relict of the Rev. Rice Price, late Fellow of Winchester College.




SALISBURY, AUGUST 18.

Wednesday last was married at the church of St. Ann's, Aldersgate, London, by the Rev. Matthew Feilde, William Feilde, Esq. to Miss Eliza Donne, late of this city.
Lately died at Devizes, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Jaques, relict of the Rev. Henry Jaques.
Thursday the 31st ult. died, at the Hotwells, Bristol, the Rev. Thomas Russell, Fellow of New College in Oxford, and second son of Mr. John Russell, of Beamister, Dorset, attorney at law.
A few days since died, Mrs. Collis, wife of Mr. Collis, of Brockenhurst, in the New-Forest.
On Friday the 7th inst died at Longleat, Mr. William Stokes, upwards of 30 years keeper of Lord Weymouth's Menagerie.

We hear that a fine turtle, weighing 156lb, is arrived at Bristol, for the Salisbury Annual Meeting, from the Governor of Barbadoes.
Sunday the 10th inst. the Child Okeford choir sung several anthems in Shroton church, to a very numerous congregation from several adjacent villages, during, and after divine service. An anthem from the 103d Psalm, "The Lord hath prepared his seat in Heaven," was powerfully performed. Young Eyers, the bass, sung in a very chaste and correct stile; and the counter solo, by Mr. Arnold, jun. was sung with equal taste and expression.
All the neighbouring towns, which, from a temporary defection of our cattle-market, had taken up the idea of a competition, having progressively declined it, we now find that this market has again resumed not only its former, but much additional consequence, from its many unequalled local advantages of situation, accommodation, &c. which are now, from comparison, become obvious. Both the buyers and sellers express the highest satisfaction in having their business again concentrated to a point in this place, and seem now to consider the interest of themselves and the city as mutual and inseparable. The shew of cattle has regularly increased for a considerable time past; and last Tuesday the market (notwithstanding the present dull season of the year) was remarkably full. Several hundred head of cattle were sold, and at good prices.
The sheep fair at Britford near this city annually increases :-last year it was computed that upwards of 40,000 were sold; and this year, considerably more. The price of wethers was from 22 to 26s. per head; average about 23s.- but one remarkably fine sort of the Dorsetshire breed sold at 35s. - ewes 22 to 24s. lambs 15 to 16s.- In general sheep sold from 1s. to 1s. 6d. per head cheaper than last year.--: Many horses were shown, but not many very good, and all very dear.
At Lansdown fair, on Monday, there was a large show of cattle, mostly very good, and which (notwithstanding the advanced price of hay) sold at rather high prices; horses that were good, very dear; and inferior, not cheap. Cheese was reasonable, 30s. per Cwt. being a high price; a considerable quantity was sold at 28s. and down to 24s. per cwt.

We are happy to find that we were misinformed in some particulars respecting the poor man who died a few days ago on the footway near Winchester-gate, as mentioned in our last, the officers of the parish having very humanely rendered him every necessary and possible assistance.
The samples of new wheat exposed to sale in our market last Tuesday were of the best quality, and sold at the reduced prices of 21s. and 22s. per sack.
Last Thursday se'nnight, in the evening, the house of Matthew Munday, at Whitely-Common, near Melksham, was unfortunately destroyed by fire, due the carelessness of a servant in laying some hot ashes in an out-house.
Friday last as farmer John Galpin, of Shatcombe, near Beamistier, was riding down a steep field belonging to his farm, his horse made a false step, by which accident the farmer fell, dislocated his neck, and died on the spot. He has left six children, and a wife pregnant of the seventh.
Friday last a man about 43 years of age, of genteel appearance, name unknown, was committed to Fisherton gaol, by Robert Nicholas, Esq. of Cricklade, in this county, charged on the oath of William Ford, of Bristol, with suspicion of feloniously stealing a bay gelding, value 20 guineas, his property, out of a field near this city; and also charged on the oath of Nath. Webb, of Bristol, with suspicion of feloniously stealing a cropped sorrel-coloured gelding out of a field near that place, the property of Thomas Sansom, and value fifteen guineas. He will not discover his name nor place of abode, but says he is a gentleman; has with him a great coat, marked with a hot iron on the inside of the back, W.B. 1774.
Friday last Samuel Edwards and Martha Williams were brought hither from Bath, and on Saturday they were committed to Fisherton gaol, by the Magistrates of this city, to take their trial at the next Lent assizes, charged on the oath of Matthias Jenneway, with a violent suspicion of having privately and feloniously stolen out of his breeches pocket, in the night of the 4th of August inst. at the Crown alehouse in this city, a leather purse, and seventeen guineas in gold, and half a crown and sixpence in silver. These are the two persons mentioned in our last, as having been concerned with Sarah Verriner in the said robbery; besides whom there appears to have been other accomplices, who are not yet taken. The Crown alehouse above mentioned has long been a receptacle for the most infamous and abandoned characters of both sexes ; the master of it is at present a convict in Fisherton gaol, but the business of the house, as conducted by his wife, suffers little diminution from this circumstance; on the contrary, it affords almost one continual scene, of riot, debauchery, and the most abandoned profligacy. We are happy to hear that in consequence of the many complaints preferred against it, the Magistrates have resolved to discontinue the licence, and we have also good reason to hope that several other houses in the city of bad repute will meet with a similar fate.




To the PRINTER, &c.

SIR,
WHEN any scheme is announced to the public, which has the good of that public for its ultimate aim, it behoves every well-wisher to his country to promote the same to the utmost of his power; and such I take to be the scheme now in agitation for extending the navigation from Newbury to Bath and Bristol, by means of a canal from the Kennet to the Avon. This would be of the greatest advantage at all times, by passing in or near the several populous manufacturing towns of Marlborough, Calne, Chippenham, Laycock, Melksham, Bradford, Trowbridge, &c. where much heavy goods are continually wanted, and in time of war it would certainly be of the utmost utility to the nation to have a direct intercourse by water between the capital and the second city in the kingdom for trade and commerce. And that it might be completely and effectually done, as a national object, suppose application was at once made to Parliament to do it by way of lottery ? - If lotteries are ever allowed of, it should be for such purposes as this- the money would then circulate back again amongst the people, and a solid good be gained to the community at large.
AMICUS.




Remarkable Instance of AVARICE.

AN old Gentleman, resident in Yorkshire, who was possessed of a fortune of upwards of �10,000. per annum, became so very penurious as to deny himself the common necessaries of life. He had only one child, a son, of whom he was remarkably fond. The son, who had been many years abroad, lately returned to England, and, on visiting his father, found his house destitute of the common articles of furniture, and his father without any servant but a miserable old woman to attend him. He begged permission of his father to put the house in a condition fit for the residence of a Gentleman of fortune; but the old Gentleman was so angry at what he termed his son's extravagant mind. that the love of gold got the better of natural affection, and he banished him for ever from his presence. His avarice daily encreasing, he lately went to a butcher's shop, and for the sake of cheapness bought some meat that was almost in a state of putrefaction, by eating of which he was taken ill and died. He has left his son only 1s. and the whole of his estates he has bequeathed to three public charities.




Curious Advertisements from the London Papers.
From the WORLD, July 3.
MATRIMONY.

A Gentleman, near forty years of age, a widower, of an Independent fortune of two hundred pounds a year, who wishes to live in France, or some pleasant place on the Continent, which could be agreed on, should he be so happy as to meet with a lady of the same turn of mind, and of an affable disposition, with an adequate fortune. which will be settled on herself. His person, character, and temper, he flatters himself is so disposed as to make any woman's life happy that he should be so fortunate to be united with. Whoever does him the honour of answering this address, may be assured it is from a gentleman, and a man of first honour. If they require it, they may be referred to people of character before any interview takes place. It is hoped no person will be so impertinent as to answer, but who is sincere. Honour and secrecy may be depended on, as it is meant with the profoundest sincerity. A line directed for J.D.F. will be attended to.




From the WORLD, July 25.

A Genteel Young Woman, who from some occurrences in life, is at variance with her relations, and who from recent disappointments is rather embarrassed, would be happy to meet with a friend in a single gentleman of sentiment and honour, under whose protection she would wish to be, and to whom it would be her study to render herself an agreeable companion; would prefer a country life, and has no objection to travel. Letters directed to X.Y.Z. will be respectfully attended to. It is hoped no one, whose intentions are not serious, and who has not something permanent to offer, will answer this, as the Advertisers situation is too serious to be trifled with.





WANTED, in a Gentleman's Family, - A steady WOMAN, as Laundry-Maid. Enquire at W.P.A. a'Court's, Esq. Heytesbury, Wilts.




WANTED immediately, Two SACKING CHAIN SPINNERS, who may have constant employ by applying to James Richardson, Hindon, Wilts.




POOLE TURNPIKE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that an adjourned Meeting of the Trustees will be held on Wednesday the 27th day of August inst at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the New Antelope Inn, in Poole, at which meeting the Treasurer's accounts will be settled.
Wm. DEAN, Clerk to the Trustees.




COALS.

DELIVERING at the QUAY, a CARGO of the much-esteemed and real NEWCASTLE NEAT WALKER, at 26s. per Chaldron. A discount of One Shilling per Chaldron will be deducted for ready money, by,

WILLIAM WATSON.
Will be delivering 6 or 7 days.
Southampton, Aug. 15, 1788.




HOUSE WANTED.
WANTED, a HOUSE fit for a gentleman's family, with a small Freehold Estate round it, within twenty or thirty miles of Bath. Letters, post-paid, addressed to Mr. Smith, at Marshal's Library, Bath, will be attended to. It is requested the description may be particular.

N.B. A very eligible situation would induce the advertiser to become a tenant.




WANTED immediately for one year certain, - A Ready Furnished HOUSE; consisting of two or three parlours, three or four good bed chambers, with every convenience for a family; a good garden, and a few acres of pasture land. It must be situated in or at the entrance of a town, or in a large village, or not distance more than a quarter of a mile from either, where the roads are good. The front of a modern farm-house, if situated as above, will not be objected to. The rent must be moderate, distant not more than twenty miles from Southampton.
Any person having such a house to lett, are desired to send their terms, with the demensions of the rooms, directed to A.B. at Mr. Hookey's, Southampton.




CODFORD, WILTS, Aug.16, 1788.
BURGLARY.

WHEREAS on Friday night he 15th instant, or early on Saturday morning, the House of ROBERT COMPTON [?] was broke open, and the following goods feloniously stolen and carried away: viz. one pair of corderoy breeches, lined with shamoy leather, marked 11 shillings; one pair of men's leather breeches, six shillings; six gowns, one Manchester muslin, three ditto new cotton, and two second-hand chintz cotton; one new canvas smock-frock, marked under the collar six shillings and sixpence; one Marseilles petticoat, ten shillings and six pence; one new bed-gown, not hemm'd; a quantity of men's waistcoats, a boy's great-coat, shirts, and other things in a bundle, with a variety of other articles.
Whoever will discover the offender or offenders, so that they may be brought to justice, shall, upon conviction, receive a reward of Five Guineas.




This day is published,

THE New WEYMOUTH GUIDE; or Useful POCKET COMPANION: containing a Description of Weymouth, the mineral Spring at Nottington, and whatever is worthy of notice at, or going to, the following places; Portland, Abbotsbury, Bridport, Sherborne, Dorchester, Blandford, Lulworth, Corfe Castle, Poole, Wareham, Wimborne, &c. &c.
With particulars relating to the public rooms, walks, and rides, libraries, inns, and taverns, lodging-houses, boarding-houses, hot and cold baths, bathing machines, stage coaches, and waggons, rates of chairs, pacquets, boats, &c. perpetual tide table, post-office, &c.
Also the distances from Weymouth to the principal watering-places; and an alphabetical list of the cities and market towns in Great-Britain, measured from thence.

Likewise this day is published,
The HALSEWELL; a Poem. Written by W. Holloway, Weymouth.

Weymouth: Printed for, and sold by J. Love, at his Circulating and Musical Libraries, at the Repertory, on the Esplanade. Price 1s. Each.




WILTS.

TO be LETT, and entered upon at Michaelmas, - An exceeding good FARM, of about two hundred and eighty acres of meadow, pasture, and arable land, all inclosed and in severalty ;- six hundred sheep are kept on the farm.

The coming-on tenant will show the wheat crop, &c, for which the land is prepared.
For further particulars apply to Mr. Tinney, attorney, Salisbury.




UPPER WOODFORD
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by R. SMITH, on Thursday the 28th of August, and following day,

The neat FURNITURE of the Parsonage-House at Upper Woodford, (almost new) consisting of cotton and other furniture, fine feather beds and bedding, mahogany chairs, chests of drawers, bureau, tables, glasses, carpets, grates, fine-toned forte-piano, by Ganer, brewing utensils, and tight very good hogsheads.

Catalogues to be had Tuesday the 26th, at R. Smith's, Salisbury.-The sale to begin at eleven o'clock each day.




TO be LETT, - That well-accustomed HOUSE, called CASHMOOR INN, and ground belonging, on the Western road, between Salisbury and Blandford.-Part of the Houshold Furniture, together with the stock of Wine and Spirituous Liquors, and about 70 hogsheads of fine Strong Beer, to be taken by fair appraisement, and paid for on entrance. Those that cannot pay down the Ready need not apply.- Enquire of John Feltham, the owner, at the aforesaid house.

N.B. No Common Brewer need apply.




HANTS.

TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT,- The Fee Simple and Inheritance of all that FARM, situate at Bere, in the parish of Christchurch Twyneham, in the county of Southampton; consisting of a Dwelling-House, barns, stables, and other convenient out-houses, with 116 acres and an half by estimation, of arable or pasture, and seven acres of meadow land, now in the occupation of Farmer Richard Hopkins. The premises are very pleasantly situated near the sea shore, and a fine beach for bathing, within two miles of Christchurch, on the Lymington road, and afford a beautiful prospect of the sea, and of the Isles of Wight and Purbeck.
For a sight of the premises apply to the tenant; and for further particulars to Mr. John Dean, of Holdenhurst, near Christchurch; Mr. Caleb Smith, of Houghton, near Stockbridge; or to Mr. Dean, attorney, at Wimborne, Dorset.




SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 5, 1788.
BALK TIMBER.

THIS day arrived the Ship NANCY, Captain JOHN HENDERSON, from the Baltic, with a large Cargo of new MEMEL TIMBER, which is now unloading at Four Posts, near this town, and will be sold on reasonable terms, by applying to Thomas Eldridge, the importer, who has likewise a very large assortment of the best CHRISTIANA DEALS and BATTENS, with double and single LATHS.

N.B. Four Posts is about a mile from Southampton, on the Western Road, in the parish of Milbrook.




The ESTATE of ROBERT FABIAN, Deceased,

THE surviving Trustees of the Estate and Effects of ROBERT FABIAN, late of East Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, in the county of Southampton, ship-builder, deceased, intend to meet on Thursday the ...h day, of this inst. August, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Mr. Thomas Rogers, known by the sign of the Coach and Horses, in the town and county of Southampton, to make a dividend of the Estate and Effects of the said ROBERT FABIAN; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts upon oath, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend; and the dividend then declared will be paid on the 4th day of September next, between the hours of ten in the morning and three in the afternoon, at the house of the said Thomas Rogers.
All persons indebted to the Estate of the said ROBERT FABIAN, are requested to pay the same immediately to Mr. George Bower, of Newton Buildings, Southampton.
Southampton, August 8, 1788.




KING's ARMS INN, WIMBORNE.

WILLIAM HART, from the CROWN, begs leave to return his most sincere thanks to his former friends, and the public in general, for the many favours conferred on him while there, and assures them that it shall be his constant endeavour to render the house truly comfortable to all who shall be pleased to honour him with their company and commands; and as he has no object more at heart than the patronage of Gentlemen Travellers, they may rely on such attention being paid to their future commands, as he flatters himself will ensure their countenance and support.
EDWARD WHITE, late of the above Inn; begs leave: to return his grateful thanks to his friends and the public in general for their past favours and humbly begs their patronage to Mr. and Mrs. Hart, who have entered on the said Inn, with Wines and Spirits of the first quality, and every other convenience to render their accommodation comfortable.




WINE LICENCES.
STAMP-OFFICE, Somerset Place. London, July 21, 1788.

HIS Majesty's Commissioners for managing the STAMP DUTIES do hereby give notice, that there is daily attendance, at this office, (holidays excepted) from half an hour after eight o'clock in the morning, till one in the afternoon, for granting WINE LICENCES: And whereas the said Commissioners have received information, that divers persons sell Wine, by retail, without Licence, contrary to law; further notice is hereby given, that unless they do forthwith take out licences, they will be prosecuted as the act of parliament directs.
By order of the Commissioners,
JOHN BRETTELL, Secretary.

N.B. Every person selling Ale, and Spirituous Liquors, is to produce those licences when he applies for his wine licence.




WIMBORNE.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Friday the 22d day of August next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Crown Inn, in Wimborne.

All that handsome brick sashed DWELLlNG-HOUSE, newly fitted up, situate in the East Borough of Wimborne; consisting of four rooms on a floor, with a coach-house and stable for four horses, and other detached offices, fir for a genteel family; also a large walled garden adjoining, pleasantly situated against the River Allen, and well planted with fruit trees, now in the occupation of Peter Tait, Esq.

For further particulars apply to Mr. Tait, of to Mr. Dean, attorney, at Wimborne.
N.B. If the premises should be sold by private contract before the day fixed for the Auction, timely notice will be given.




NEW -FOREST, HANTS.

TO be SOLD, a new and modern-built Freehold VILLA, with every necessary attached and detached office, situate in the centre of a field or park of about 30 acres of Land, form'd by nature the most pleating spot in the country. The buildings are situate on an eminence commanding an extensive and variegated prospect, beautiful beyond description. The Villa (never yet inhabited) is in the parish of Bramshaw, consists of four rooms on each floor, and three stories high; distant from Lyndhurst 5 miles, 6 from Romsey, and near the mid-way between Southampton and Salisbury.
Particulars known by applying (letters post-paid) to Mr. Hookey, Southampton; Mr. John Andrews, Bramshaw; or of Mr. Holmes, attorney, Romsey.
N.B. Several houses in the neighbourhood of Southampton to be lett, and others for sale. Apply by letters post-paid to Mr. Hookey, Auctioneer, Southampton.




HANTS

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Swan Inn, in New Alresford, on Thursday the 28th day of August, 1788, between the hours of two and five o'clock in the afternoon, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which notice will be given,
A MESSUAGE, Water Corn Mill, Stabling for eight Horses, Cart-house, Kiln for drying Wheat, Pig Pens, Yard, two Gardens, and five acres of Meadow Ground, in Greatham, near Petersfield, in the county of Southampton; and also a Barn, Stable, Farm-yard, about forty two acres of arable Land, eleven acres of Meadow, and a small Coppice, in Hackley, adjoining to Greatham, with a considerable quantity of timber growing thereon.

N.B. An the Buildings in Greatham are new, and all built with brick. and the other buildings are in good repair.

Enquire of Messrs. Winter and Fleetwood, attornies, at New Alresford, Hants.- Robert Hawkins, the tenant, will shew the premises.




Fisherton, Wilton, Heytesbury, Willoughbyhedge, and
Redhone Turnpike.

THE next Meeting of the Trustees will be held by adjournment on Monday the 25th day of August inst. at the house of Thomas Morgan, the George Inn, at Codford, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
JA. and JA. CHA. STILL, Clerks.




SARUM, Aug. 14, 1788.
LAMPS.

SUCH Persons as are willing to contract with the Directors and Trustees of the Highways of this City for lighting the CITY LAMPS twenty one nights each moon, from Michaelmas to Lady-day, from day shut to two o'clock in the morning, are desired to send their proposals (sealed up) directed to the Directors and Trustees at the Council Chamber, on Thursday the fourth day of September next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.




THE ANNUAL Meeting of the GENTLEMEN educated at the Free-School in Marlborough, is appointed to be held at the Castle Inn, in Marlborough, on Wednesday the 27th instant, when the company of their friends is requested by

The Rev. JAMES LEDIARD,}Stewards
Captain WHITELOCKE, }



Dinner will be on table at three o'clock.




WILTSHIRE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the General Exercise of the MILITIA of the county of Wilts, is appointed to begin at Devizes, in the said county, on Monday the 15th day of September next, and there to continue for twenty-eight days. Every Militia Man enrolled since the first day of November, 1786, for five years, (not labouring under any infirmity incapacitating him) is required to attend the said Exercise, under the penalty of Twenty Pounds, or suffer six months imprisonment.
JOHN TURNER,
Clerk of the Lieutenancy of the said County.




Southampton Subscription Sailing Match.

ON Wednesday the 27th of August, 1788, a Prize of TWENTY GUINEAS will be sailed for by Vessels, carvel-built, not exceeding 15 Tons Burthen, per register, registered at the port of Southampton, to be distributed in the following manner, viz.

To the 1st Vessel,7 Guineas
2d do5
3d do3
4th do2
5th do1
6th do1
7th do1



And as a farther encouragement to the fishermen of Itchen Ferry, &c. a gratuity will be given to the unsuccessful candidates who shall start and sail the whole distance, and arrive at the signal boats within one hour after the boat entitled to the first prize.
To sail from Cracknorehard at ten o'clock in the morning, round a vessel to be stationed between the Mother Bank and Stoke's Bay; subject to other regulations, as may be seen on application to Mr. Morton, at the Custom house, with whom all vessels intending to sail for the prize must be entered on or before the 20th of August.




NOTICE is hereby given, That application will be made in the next Session of Parliament, for a Bill to enlarge the Terms, and alter the Powers of two several Acts of Parliament, the one made and passed in the 16th year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the Second, intitled, an Act for repairing the Roads leading from Marlborough through West Kennett, to Shepherdshord, and from the Hare and Hounds in Beckhampton, to the top of Cherrill-Hill, and from the town of Avebury to the Cross-way at Beckhampton, in the county of Wilts: And the other made and passed in the 9th year of his present Majesty, for enlarging the term and powers of the before-mentioned act, and for repairing and widening the road from the Turnpike-gate at Avebury, to Wroughton, and from the North Side of Swindon to the Carpenter's Arms in Blunsden, in the said county: And also to change and alter part of the said highways, and otherwise to alter and amend the said several acts, which said highways now pass, or are intended to pass by or through the several parishes of Pershute, Fyfield, Overton, Avebury, Bishop's Cannings, Yatesbury, Winterbourn Monkton, Berwick Bassett, Winterbourn Bassett, Broadhinton, Wroughton, Swindon, Stratton Saint Margaretts, Blunsdon Saint Andrew, and Highworth, in the said county of Wilts.-Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1788.
HENRY MEREWETHER, Clerk to the Trustees.




SALISBURY.

TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT,- All that well-built DWELLING-HOUSE, with all the appurtenances thereunto adjoining and belonging, of BETTY WEBB, Basket Maker, in Castle-street, together or separate, with a large garden behind the Mills, walled in.
For further particulars apply as above, or to Mr. George Sandy, ironmonger, in the Market-Place, as no other person can make a title to it.




DINTON.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs. RILY and WHITMARSH, at the French Horn Inn, Barford, on Wednesday the 20th day of August, 1788, between the hours of four and six o'clock in the afternoon,
A Leasehold ESTATE, situated in Dinton; consisting' of a DWELLING-HOUSE, with a large Garden and Orchard, about two acres of rich water meadow, now in the renting of Farmer Young. Further particulars may be known by applying to the Auctioneers, Wilton.




LYMINGTON.

TO be LETT, and entered on immediately,- A convenient MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, with a well known and good-accustomed Shop, Ovens, and every other requisite for carrying on the trade of a baker, situate in the old town of Lymington aforesaid.
The premises from their situation are particularly adapted for business, and a very considerable trade in groceries, baking, &c. has for many years been carried on by the late occupier; the greater part of whose custom may still be retained by the next tenant.

For Particulars apply to Mr. Richard Hayward, Lymington, Hants.




DORSET.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Roebuck, Handley, by JOHN SNOW, on Thursday the 28th of August, 1788,

A quantity of exceeding good seasoned iron bound CASKS, not more than three years in use, about 20 in number, containing from 15 hogsheads to one in size; also a large quantity of good and useful furniture, consisting of beds, bedding, bedsteads, tables, chairs, kitchen grate, parlour and chamber ditto, a good copper furnace, and other brewing utensils, two cart colts, two saddle horses, and a quantity of utensils in the husbandry line.- The sale to begin at eleven o'clock, and continue till all are sold.




DEVIZES.

TO be LETT, and entered upon immediately, or to be SOLD, a Freehold ESTATE, situate in this borough, consisting of a very large and commodious Dwelling-house, Stabling, Yard, walled Garden, and all convenient Offices, late in the occupation of Mrs. Jaques, deceased.

The premises are situate near St. Mary's Church-yard, and are in very excellent repair, a large sum having lately been expended thereon.

They may be viewed by applying to the Rev. Mr. George Jaques, on the premises; and further particulars known of Matthew Randall, auctioneer, Devizes, aforesaid.




SARUM AND EALING TURNPIKE.

THE next Meeting of the Trustees will be holden at the Maidenhead Inn, in the city of New Sarum, on Friday the 22d day of August inst. at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, pursuant to adjournment.




LONG ROOM, SOUTHAMPTON, 1788.
THE BALL for the Master of the Ceremonies, will be on Tuesday the 26th of August.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Haynes, No. 149, High-street.




MARSHWOOD HOUSE.

SPEEDILY will be SOLD by AUCTION, by R. SMITH, all the Elegant Furniture, China, Paintings. Books, a remarkably fine toned Organ, &c. &c. at Marshwood House; together with Garden and Farming Implements, Stock of Hay, &c. &c. &c.




POINTING BITCH LOST.

LOST the 31st of July last, between Dorchester and Melburn, a liver colour and white POINTING BITCH, had on a collar with Thomas Grove, Esq. Fern, engraven thereon. If any person, having found the said Bitch, will bring her to Sir John Pole's, at Handley, or to Mr. Grove's, at Fern, shall be handsomely rewarded. And any person detaining the said Bitch after this advertisement, will be prosecuted according to law.




BERE REGIS, Aug, 12, 1788.

THE Committee for the Sufferers by the Fire at Bere Regis, in the county of Dorset, having ordered their Secretary to send a circular letter to the several clergy of the county, who have not yet transmitted any account of their collection for the benefit of the sufferers, beg leave to request the favour of them, and all other gentlemen who have received any contributions on that account, to transmit the same to any of the persons appointed to receive benefactions, on or before the 10th day of September next, as they propose to make a dividend on the 15th of the said month.
F.T. WENTWORTH, Esq. in the Chair.




DORSETSHIRE.

WHEREAS the Game on the Manor of West Bexington has, of late years, been shamefully taken and destroyed by poachers and other persons unqualified: A proper person being now deputed by the owner of the said manor, notice is hereby given (for the preservation of the game thereon) that all unqualified persons found sporting on the said manor, or otherwise destroying the Game, from the date hereof, will be prosecuted as the law directs.
August the 12th, 1788.




THE DIVERSIONS on LENTHAY GREEN, near Sherborne, will be renewed on Wednesday and Thursday the 27th and 28th of August instant.
There will be a Ball each night, Cudgel playing each day; and an Ordinary each day at the Antelope Inn, at two o'clock.
N.B. Notwithstanding the report which has prevailed to the contrary, the public may be assured that these Diversions will be renewed on the days above mentioned.




SALISBURY, July 12, 1788.

WILLIAM STEPHENS, SILK-MERCER, HOSIER, HABERDASHER, and UNDERTAKER, returning his best thanks to the public for the many favours he has received, and solicits a continuance of them, assuring them their orders shall be duly attended to, and that they will be gratefully received. As WM. STEPHENS does not mean to continue selling Woollen Drapery and Men's Mercery goods, the following articles will be sold at prime cost.

Variety of Forest ClothsNankeens
Kerseymeres All kinds of Fancy Waistcoats
Corderoys Twist and Trimmings
Sattinets Also a great Assortment of Fancy Buttons
Worsted Florentines
Fussians of all sorts



An Apprentice wanted.




HANTS.

TO be SOLD or LETT, a very compact HOUSE, with a good Garden, Yard, Work-Shops, and outbuildings thereto adjoining, pleasantly and conveniently situated near the Market-place, in Andover, Hants, late in the possession or Mr. Thomas Chandler, carpenter and joiner.
For further particulars enquire of Mr. Russell, attorney at law, in Basingstoke; Mr. Thomas Drake, of Hursborn Pryors; or Mr. Arthur Carpenter, in Andover, who will shew the premises.




THE Justices acting in and for the Divisions of Shaston East and Blandford North, in the county of Dorset, have appointed the 11th and 12th days of September next, for the purpose of granting Ale Licences for the said divisions, to wit, for the division of Blandford North, the eleventh, at the Crown Inn, at Blandford, in the said division; and for the division of Shaston East, the twelfth, at the New Inn, at Wimborn, in the said division.
N.B. No licence will be granted to any victualler licensed at the last general Licence Meeting, unless their former licence be produced at the time and place abovesaid ; and such persons as purpose applying, not having been licensed before, must bring with them a certificate of their good fame, &c. as by the act is directed.
JOHN TREGONWELL KING, Clerk to the Justices.
Blandford, Aug 12, 1788.




SOMERSET MUSIC MEETING.
WILL be celebrated at WELLS on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, the 19th, 20th, and 21st of August.
Principal Vocal Performers,
Madame MARA, Miss CANTELO, Mr. NORRIS from
Oxford, Messrs. PARRY, COOKE, RUSSELL, &c.
Principal Instrumental Performers,
Messrs. BROOKS, HERSCHELL, ASHLEY, SMART,
SARJANT, SYKES, ASHLEY and FOUR SONS, LODER, BANKS, &c.
On TUESDAY the 19th will be performed
in the CATHEDRAL,
A GRAND CONCERTO SPIRITUALE,
Selected from the Works of HANDEL.
On WEDNESDAY the 20th,
The SACRED ORATORIO of the MESSIAH.
On THURSDAY the 21st,
HANDEL's DETTINGEN TE DEUM,
With two Miscellaneous Acts.
There will be a CONCERT of MODERN MUSIC, and a
BALL, on the first and second Evenings.
The Evening Concerts will be performed in the Chapter- Room. The Morning Performances to begin at eleven o'clock, and the Evening Concerts at seven.
Tickets 5s, each, for each day's performance, to be had of Mr. Perkins, Organist; at Mr. Evill's Circulating Library, and at the principal Inns in Wells.
Books of each day's performance to be had in due time of Mr. Gye, printer, in Bath, and at the Cathedral on the mornings of performance.
There will be an Ordinary each day at the Swan and the White Hart Inns.




WINCHESTER.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. BORMAN, at the Coffee-house, in Winchester, on Monday the 25th day of August inst. between the hours of three and seven o'clock. in the afternoon, (unless previously disposed of by private contract, of which notice will be given in this Paper)
Lot 1. A large commodious Freehold MANSION-HOUSE, brick-built, with a Garden behind the same, situate in St.Peter's-street, Winchester; comprising a spacious hall, with four rooms on the first floor; an excellent drawing-room, with five bed-chambers, on the second floor, and garrets over.- The kitchen, pantry, housekeeper's room, and other offices are within; as are the cellars and wine vault; the wash-house and laundry detached.
To accompany the above Lot- A Garden adjoining on the North side of the mansion-house, containing about seven lugs in length, and two in breadth, well adapted for a kitchen garden, and stocked with wall-fruit; a three-stalled stable adjoining the said garden; a stable in the lane adjoining, sufficient for six horses, but which having formerly been partly used as a coach-house, may be easily converted into one, and a stable for three horses.
Lot 2. A compact new-built Freehold DWELLING HOUSE, next the said Mansion-house; comprising a good kitchen, wine-vault, cellar, and other convenient offices, on the ground-floor, two neat parlours on the first floor, three bed-chambers on the second, with garrets over; convenient out-houses and a small garden behind the same.

To accompany this Lot- A good Three-stalled Stable in the Lane, adjoining to which there is a communication from the court yard.

Lot 3. A STORE-HOUSE adjoining the small Dwelling-house.
Lot 4. A good Three-stalled STABLE, in the Lane adjoining.
For particulars, and a view of the premises, apply to Mr. Borman, upholder; or Messrs. Knott and Serle, Attornies, Winchester.




CRICKET.
THE Members of the Hambledon Club are earnestly desired to attend on Windmill-Down, on Tuesday the 19th instant.
N.B. The Venison will be on the table at three o'clock.
R. NYREN, Secretary.




WEYHILL-FAIR, HANTS.

AUGUST the 25th being the customary Day for letting the public BOOTHS, those that chuse to continue are desired to attend at the Star, or they will be lett to such others as offer. Sheep Pens lett at the Phoenix Booth and Weyhill house, by Mr. Cumins, as usual.




FOOTMAN WANTED.

Young MAN, who can play well on the Violin, and bring a good character, as a servant, from his last place, may hear of a situation by applying to Mr. Goodall, in the Close; or to the Printer of this Paper.




A Young Gentleman of a liberal education, and genteel connections, wishes to be engaged as a Latin Assistant in some reputable Grammar School. He will also, if required, teach the rudiments of the Greek Tongue. -Any Gentleman wanting to meet with such a person, may hear of him by applying to T. Skelton, bookseller, Southampton.- Letters post-paid.




ALL Persons who have any Demands on the Estate and Effects of Mr. WILLIAM ALEXANDER, of Fontmell Magna, in the county of Dorset, miller, deceased, are desired to send an account of the same to Mr. Whitaker, of Shaftesbury, attorney at law; and all persons who stand indebted to the said William Alexander, are requested to settle their accounts immediately with Mr. Whitaker.




REDBRIDGE, 14th Aug, 1788.

JUST imported, by DAVID TRISTRAM, from Christiana, in his own Vessel, a Cargo of Double and Single DEALS and BATTENS, of the best Quality, and will be sold on reasonable terms.

Likewise to be Sold, a quantity of the best Newcastle GRINDING-STONES, of different sizes.




To Haberdashers, Hardwaremen, &c.

WANTS a Place, as Clerk, Shopman, or Rider, a Young Man, who has served seven years apprenticeship in the country in the above businesses, came to London about two years ago for improvement, is at present engaged in a very respectable house in the Haberdashery line in town, but on account of his ill state of health he is necessitated to resign his situation, from which he can have an undeniable character. He has acquired a competent knowledge of Bookkeeping, and travelled for a house in the Haberdashery Business in the Western part of England.

The address,- Nathaniel Welsford, to be left at the Blue Anchor, Horse-road, Richmond, Surrey.




Most Ancient and Hon. Society of Free and Accepted
Masons.

THE Brethren are desired to meet the Provincial Grand Master of this County, Thomas Dunkerley, Esq. at the George Tavern, in Portsmouth, on Thursday the 21st of this month, in honour of the Birth-day of their Royal Brother, Prince William Henry.

Dinner to be on table at three o'clock precisely.- Brethren to be properly cloathed.
By command of the Provincial Grand Master.
SAMUEL PALMER, P.J.G.W.
N.B. Tickets at 5s. will be delivered at the bar.
Portsmouth, Hants, Aug. 9, 1788.




BRITISH LIQUID BLUE,
For colouring and blueing Silk Stockings, and dyeing
Ribbons, Tiffanies, &c:

THIS excellent Liquid needs no encomium to recommend it: A fair trial will convince the public, it is far superior to any thing of the kind ever attempted before, being used in preference to none and other blues, by clearstarchers. It gives a beautiful transparent blue, free from clouds or sediment, which are complained of in other blues, has no disagreeable qualities, and is warranted perfectly innocent. These advantages, which it certainly possesses over all other blues, the Proprietor presumes will recommend it to general notice.

Sold, wholesale and retail, by J. Watts, bookseller, Middle-street, Gosport, in bottles at 1s. each, with directions.
Sold also by Mr. Breadhower, Portsmouth; Mr. Whitewood, Portsmouth Common; Miss Wise's, Newport; Mr. Robbins, Winchester; and Mr. Collins, Salisbury.




TO be SOLD - A Quantity of IRON BOUND CASKS.-.Enquire of John Footner, cooper, in Castle-street, Salisbury; or Mr. Brown, at the Rose and Crown, Harnham.




TO be SOLD by AUCTION, unless disposed of by Private Sale, on Thursday the 28th of August, 1788,- The STOCK in TRADE of the late Mr. THOMAS RANCE; at his Yard in King-street, on Portsmouth Common; consisting of Horses, Waggons, Harness, and the Utensils in the Twine Spinning Business, with a large Mill, &c.
N.B. The Rope Yard, Spinning. house, and Storehouses, to be lett, with the advantage of a large Coal Trade, which will be put into the tenant's hands immediately.




SALISBURY
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Thursday the 21st of August, and following day, by R. SMITH,

All the HOUSHOLD FURNITURE, Plate, Linen, China, Prints, Paintings, and Books, of Mr. SPAGGS, lately deceased, at his late dwelling-house, in Castle-street; consisting of bedsteads and furniture, fine feather beds and bedding, mahogany bureau and bookcase, chairs, tables, and glasses, chests of drawers, carpets, and grates, variety of useful kitchen furniture and brewing utensils, &c. &c.

Catalogues may be had Wednesday next.
The sale to begin each day at eleven o'clock.




WILTS.

TO be SOLD, pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, before John Ord, Esq. one of the Masters of the said Court, or a proper person to be appointed by him for that purpose, at the Abingdon Arms Inn, in Westbury, in the county of Wilts, on Monday the 13th day of October next, and the several following days, till sold, in sixty different lots.
Several MESSUAGES, LANDS, TENEMENTS, and HEREDITAMENTS, situate in Bradford, Trowbridge, Steeple Ashton, Bradley Ridge in Beckington, Berkley, Upton Scudamore, Bratton, and in the manors of Heywood, Hawkeridge, Brook and Mauditts, Ligh Priors, Ligh Marth, Arundel. Brembridge, and St. Maure, in the hundred of Westbury, in the said county of Wilts.
Printed particulars may be had at the said master's chambers, No. 19, in Lincoln's Inn; at Mess. Beardsworth, Burley, and Moore's Chambers, No.8, in Lincoln's Inn Square; Mr. Daniel Vine, at Westbury; and at the post houses in Bath, Bristol, and in other neighbouring cities and towns.




HANTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on the premises, at Berry, near Gosport, in the county of Southampton, on Tuesday the ninth day of September next, in two lots, subject to the conditions of sale to be then produced, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which public notice will be given,
Lot 1. A most desirable compact Freehold ESTATE, called BERRY LODGE, late the residence of Francis Lys, Esq. deceased, situate within a mile of Gosport, and in the vicinity of many respectable families; the house is of white bricks, modern, well built, and very aptly contrived, for the reception of a small family, with a coach-house, stable, woodhouse, granary. and other detached offices, and a kitchen garden immediately behind the house, in prime order; another excellent garden and orchard, with pleasure ground and field adjoining, being together eight acres.
Lot 2. Two incomparable good fields, of about nine acres, in high manure. The whole of these premises are freehold, and contain upwards of 17 acres, all contiguous to each other. The situation is truly delightful, commanding an unbounded view of the sea, Haslar Hospital, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, the Harbour, and Dock-yard, Gosport, Spithead, and adjacent country; and there are bathing machines into the sea, within half a mile of the house.- The neighbourhood is remarkably sociable, and the house within a few miles of several packs of hounds. The whole capable of being made as complete a country residence as any in the kingdom.
N.B. The purchaser may be accommodated with immediate possession of these premises, with the whole or any part of the furniture, and with a variety of other useful articles, all new within there three years, at a valuation; an inventory of which will be produced at the sale, and the remaining part of the household goods and furniture will be sold, immediately after the sale of the above premises.
Particulars may be had on the premises; or by applying to Mr. Thomas Lys, attorney at law, Gosport, Hants; Mr. J. Galpine, Southampton; or of Messrs. W. and E. Allen, attornies, Clifford's Inn, Fleet-street, London.




Extract from Mr. Cruttwell's Bath Chronicle of May 15, 1788

"The following Cure of the Evil is well known in the neighbourhood of this city; the person cured has for many years been a distributor of this paper, and his case is given from the copy of his own letter.
To Mr. SPILSBURY, Soho-Square, London.
Stoke, May 4th, 1788.
"SIR, - I think it my duty to return you my sincere thanks for the great favour you have done me in giving me your Drops, which, thanks be to God, have wrought a most miraculous Cure upon me, after every one had given me over, and my poor arm with five wounds running at once, and my body, all down the same side spotted as a leopard with purple spots, which people imagined would break out; but soon after I began taking your Drops the spots were all gone, and my arm began to mend; and now I am entirely well of that dismal disorder, the Evil, which I must have laboured under as long as I lived, had it not been for a kind recommendation to your benevolence; for it was not in my power to purchase one guinea's worth of your valuable Drops, and through your kind benefaction I have taken five guineas worth, which has wrought a perfect Cure upon me.
Your most obliged, &c.
GEORGE ALLEN, Broad Weaver,
Of Limply Stoke, in the parish of Bradford. Wilts.

N.B. Mr. Spilsbury's Drops are vended at the Printing-office in Salisbury, as usual.




WANTED, an Apprentice to a Surgeon and Apothecary in extensive business. For particulars enquire of John White, Surgeon, Shaftesbury, Dorset.




WILTSHIRE.

THE ANNUAL VENISON MEETINGS for Bradford and Trowbridge, will be held at Trowbridge, on Wednesday the 20th; and at Devizes, on Friday the 22d of August instant.




Isle of Purbeck Sunday Schools.

THE Anniversary of the Sunday Schools of the Boroughs of Wareham and Corfe Castle, and the Isle of Purbeck, will take place on Friday the 22d instant. Divine Service will begin at twelve o'clock; immediately after which, some refreshment will be given to the children and their teachers.

N.B. A collection will be made at the church door.




THREE SWANS INN, SHAFTESBURY.

CHARLES PHILIPS, late Linen-Draper, from Warminster, having taken the above Inn, which he has now opened and fitted up in a commodious manner, begs leave to solicit a continuance of those favours which his predecessors have experienced from the Nobility, Gentry, and Gentlemen Travellers, which he will endeavour to merit by rendering the house and accommodations in every respect comfortable and agreeable to them.

Neat post-chaise, able horses, a well-supplied larder, good wines, &c.




WILLIAM LOMER respectfully returns thanks for the many favours conferred on his late father; at the same time begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken to and intends carrying on the TEA and GROCERY Trade, Wholesale and Retail, as usual; he humbly hopes and solicits for a continuance of past favours.

No. 145, High street, Southampton.

N.B. All persons that stand indebted to the estate are desired forthwith to pay the same, and all persons having any claim thereon, are desired to send an account thereof to W. Lomer, as above, one of the executors, duly authorised to receive and discharge the same.




This day is published,
And Sold by B.C. COLLINS, SALISBURY,
and the Booksellers and Newsmen as per last page,
A SERMON,
Preached at CHRIST CHURCH, Middlesex, for the Benefit of
The HUMANE SOCIETY,
On Sunday the 30th Day of March;
And at the Parish Church of Wandsworth, on Sunday the 27th
day of April, 1788.
By the Rev. ROBERT POOL FINCH, D.D.
Prebendary of Westminster, and Rector of St.John the Evangelist in that City.
With a Prefatory Address, and an Appendix, containing some select Accounts of Recovery in various Cases of Suspended Animation.




Turnpike between Christian Malford Bridge and
Pucklechurch.

NOTICE is hereby given, That the Tolls arising at the Toll Gate erected upon the turnpike road between Christian Malford Bridge, in the county of Wilts, and the Salutation Inn, in the said county, (called the Foss Gate) will be lett to the best bidder, at the house of Tho. Jenkins, called the Salutation Inn, situate in the parish of Castle Coombe, in the said county of Wilts, on Tuesday the 16th day of September next, between the hours of ten of the clock in the forenoon, and two of the clock in the afternoon, in manner directed by an Act of Parliament, passed in the thirteenth year of his present Majesty, "for regulating the turnpike roads," which tolls produced last year the sum of one hundred and thirty-five pounds seven shillings and four-pence above the expence of collecting them, and will be put up at that sum. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must give security, with sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees of the said turnpike, for the payment of the rent at such times and in such manner as they shall direct.
By order of the Trustees,
JOHN HEATH,
Clerk to the Trustees of the said turnpike road.




CROWN INN, WINBURN, DORSET.

ARTHUR DAVIS, from the NEW INN, CHRISTCHURCH, returns his most grateful thanks to such of the Nobility, Gentry, &c. who honoured him with their custom at his late house; begs leave to inform them, and the public in general, that he has taken and entered upon that well known, good, and pleasantly situated house, the CROWN INN, in the centre of the Market-place, Winburn, where he has laid in a stock of choice Wines, neat as imported; likewise all sorts of Spirituous Liquors, warranted of the first quality.- A. DAVIS assures the Nobility, Gentry, &c; that they may depend on having good horses, as he is determined to pay particular attention to that part of the business.- A grateful acknowledgment for past favours, and an earnest desire to give general satisfaction, will call forth every exertion to merit the approbation of the public, from their most humble servant.
ARTHUR DAVIS.

N.B. An Ordinary every Friday.

Whereas a report has been circulated, that my late House is shut up; I think it incumbent on me to inform the public, that it never has been shut up, but was entered upon before my departure from Christchurch, by Mr. J. Watson, who, I make no doubt, (from his obliging disposition) will give every satisfaction to those who make use of his house.




WILTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, (by order of the Assignees of Mr. CHARLES KELLOW, a Bankrupt) at the Bell Inn, in Winterborne Stoke, in the county of Wilts, on Friday the 12th day of September next, (instead of the 18th day of this instant August, as before advertised) at twelve o'clock at noon, by RICHARD SMITH.
All that MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, FARM and LANDS, with the Appurtenances, situate and being in Winterborne Stoke, in the county of Wilts, in the tenure of Mr. George Kellow, at the old rent of �40. the tenant paying quit rent, land-tax, and all other taxes; but may be lett to a responsible tenant for a term of years, at a considerable advanced rent.

The estate is held by two several leases, under Lord Chedworth, for 99 years, determinable with three lives.

For further particulars apply to Mr. Richardson, attorney, No.8, Bury street, St. James's, London; to Mr. Stephens, attorney, in Salisbury; or to Mr. Smith the Auctioneer.

N.B. The Auction will begin precisely at four o'clock in the afternoon.




DORSET.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, (in separate lots) at the Greyhound Inn, in Bridport, Dorset, on Thursday the 28th day of August inst. the Fee Simple and Inheritance of the following premises:
Lot 1. A very compact and desirable ESTATE, called PYMORE FARM, consisting of a dwelling-house, with a barn, stable, and other out-houses adjoining, and about 76 acres of arable, meadow, and pasture land, and an orchard, now on lease for a term of seven years, of which five were unexpired on the 5th of April last, at the yearly rent of �90. clear of all deductions (except the land tax).
2. PYMORE MILLS, consisting of a water grist mill, with two movements (one of them entirely new), and an oil mill; together with a dwelling-house adjoining the mills, and about six acres of meadow land usually let therewith.

All the above premises are situate at Pymore, about one mile from Bridport.- The sale will begin at four o'clock in the afternoon.
For further particulars, and a view of the premises, apply to Mr. Joseph Gundry, or Mr. Symes, attorney, both of Bridport aforesaid.
N.B. The mills have very lately been put in compleat repair, and may be entered upon immediately.




NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THE Creditors of JOHN MAHUN CHAPMAN, late of Hazlebury Bryan, in the county of Dorset, deceased, are hereby informed, they may see particulars of his estate and effects, and a full account of all monies received and paid, with the several vouchers, by applying to Mr. Gape, attorney at law, at Cerne Abbas, in the county aforesaid.




VENISON.

WRIGHT, of Charing-Cross, dealer in VENISON, desires to inform the Public, he has now on sale a quantity of fine choice OLD DEER, Park and Forest, approved by gentlemen of distinguished palates for the richness of flavor.- Whole Bucks or part will be sent (warranted sweet and good) to all the watering places, or the most distant part of the kingdom; and for the conveniency of country orders, it will arrive fresh every day.

N.B. On proper notice sent to Paris.




HORSE LOST.

LOST out of a field at Earlston, near Gosport, Hants, 10th of August, 1788, A BAY GELDING, near fifteen hands high, long black switch tail, a white blaze in his face, a blemish in his off fetterlock behind, and a little touched in the wind. Whoever will bring the above to Mr. FROST, at the Bugle, Fareham; or to JOHN LIBSCOMBE, Goliah, at Hardway, near Gosport, shall receive a reward of half a guinea, and all reasonable expences will be paid, by me
JOHN LIBSCOMBE.




LAVINGTON HARE WARREN.

THE DUKE of MARLBOROUGH desirous of affording to the Warren of West Lavington an opportunity of replenishing the Stock of HARES, which has been of late too much diminished, thinks it necessary to desire all Gentlemen to abstain from killing any Hares within the environs thereof, until that object has been fully accomplished, of which timely notice will be given, by sending a list to the game-keeper of such gentlemen, as have leave to sport there.
Blenheim, July 26, 1788.
MARLBOROUGH.




HANTS.

TO be LETT,-- A Compact FREEHOLD ESTATE, situate at NORTH BOCKHAMNTON, three miles from Christchurch, and five from Ringwood ; consisting of a good Brick Dwelling House and out offices, with forty acres of arable land, and common of pasture and turbary on the New Forest.
For further particulars enquire of Mr. Hughes, Great Queen-street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London; or Mr. Middleton, attorney at law, Ringwood.




GLASS's MAGNESIA,

APPROVED and recommended by the most eminent of the Faculty, and given with good effect to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and the younger Princes, is sold, as usual, at his house in OXFORD, in Guinea, Half Guinea, Six Shilling and Three Shilling boxes, with directions for taking it inclosed. Sold also by B.C. Collins and Mr. Easton, booksellers, in Salisbury; Mr. Burdon at Winchester; Mr. Baker, at Southampton; Mr. Sollers, at Blandford ; Mess. Gould and Thorn, at Dorchester; Mr. Ackerman, at Bridport; Mr. Parkhouse, at Tiverton; Mr. Buckland, at Truro; Mr. Bull's Library, and Pratt and Marshall's, booksellers, at Bath; Mr. Shiercliff, on the Quay, at Bristol; Mrs. Floud, at Exeter; and at several other capital places in this kingdom.

Where may be had, an Essay on the Nature and Virtues of this Medicine. Price 1s.




Sold in SALISBURY by B.C. COLLINS,
DUTCH PASTE
FOR DESTROYING
RAT and VERMIN.

THOSE offensive animals not only infect the very food we eat, and spoil our goods, but undermine our houses, and are become an universal nuisance. This valuable composition, being of so enticing a nature, draws them from different parts of a house, or other premises, to eat it, which instantly kills them. A few pots generally clears a dwelling-house, half a dozen or a dozen, a cellar, warehouse, out-building, farmer's houses, or a ship. Price 30s. a dozen, or 2s. 6d. per pot, with directions about each pot how to use it.- Sold by appointment as above; the correspondents as per last page; and the newsmen.




Weymouth Melcombe Regis, and Dorchester Turnpike.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the TOLLS arising at the Toll Gates upon the turnpike road on Melcombe-Narrows, called or known by the name of WEYMOUTH GATE, and in the parish of Charminster, at the Gate, called or known by the name of BURTON GATE, will be Lett by public Auction to the best bidder, at the Navy Tavern, in Weymouth aforesaid, on Thursday the twenty first day of August next, between the hours of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and four in the afternoon, in tho manner directed by an act passed in the thirteenth year of the reign of his Majesty King George the Third, "for regulating the turnpike roads," which tolls, at Weymouth Gate produced last year the sum of �454. 2s. above the expences of collecting them, and will be put up at that sum; and the tolls at Burton Gate will be put up at the sum of �170. -Whoever happens to be the best binder, for either or both of the said gates, must at the same time give security, with sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees of the said turnpike road, for payment of the rents agreed for, and at such times as they shall direct.
By order of the said Trustees,
WILLIAM TEMPLEMAN,
Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road.




To the CURIOUS in COLOURS.

RILEY's PATENT COLOURED CRAYON PENCILS, which are now brought to such perfection, as to paint either on vellum, paper, silk, or sattin, without ever fading, taking mould, or any injury from being rubbed, even when wet; the whole making a most beautiful assemblage (including carmine and ultramarine) of elegant shade, put in fine cedar, to use as a black lead pencil, being 42 in number, price only �1. 7s. the complete set, or 9d. single, which from their much admired neatness and mellowness of working, are now allowed by all admirers of this useful and liberal branch of the polite arts, to be the cheapest and most brilliant set of portable colours ever offered to the public; on which account they cannot fail of proving a very desirable acquisition to young ladies, and all who have a taste for drawing, particularly those who take sketches from nature while abroad; and most advantageous article for exportation.
They are prepared and sold by G. RILEY, sole Patentee, and only wholesale vender, at his Patent Sliding Black lead Pencil Warehouse, the King's-arms, No. 33, Ludgate-street, near St. Paul's. Where may be had, RILEY's super-fine INDIA CAKE COLOURS, prepared on so peculiar a principle, that they melt equal to the finest Indian Ink, and will not, like other Cake Colours, crack or lose their beauty in any climate; and are equal, in size and excellence, to any other Water Cake Colours, sold at nearly double the price.
PORTRAITS of the present most distinguished characters and celebrated beauties; landscapes; animals, birds, insects; fruit; flowers, &c. done with the PATENT COLOURED PENCILS, may be seen as above, which will at once convince the artist, and the amateur in colours, of their improved excellence and superiority, as well for painting originals, as for copying and colouring of prints, &c. &c.

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