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Monday, August 30,1779.





THURSDAY's POST.
LONDON, TUESDAY, August 24.

THE Gazette of this night contains the Address of the High Sheriff, Lieutenant, Deputy Lieutenants, Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of the county of Cornwall, "humbly offering the utmost exertion of their lives and fortunes in support and defence of his Majesty's royal person and government, at a juncture when the combined powers of the House of Bourbon have, with unexampled perfidy, and without any just foundation, commenced hostilities against these his Majesty's realms. Signed by the High Sheriff, Lord Edgecumbe, the Lord Lieutenant, Deputy Lieutenants, &c. in all 95 names.
Yesterday at noon another express arrived at the Admiralty from Lord Shuldham at Plymouth, with advice that every thing remained perfectly quiet at that port, nothing having been heard of the combined fleets of France and Spain since they stood to the southward on Thursday morning last. The general opinion, however, was, that they were gone for Ireland.




Extract of a letter from Plymouth, Aug. 19.

"Several Frenchmen have been taken up in the country as spies, and brought into town for security and examination. It is said some of them have been landed by the cutter to gain intelligence. People in town are removing their property, wives and children, into the country; for though most people in the King's ports are desirous of war, as it brings in the loaves and fishes, they do not chuse to have the enemy so near at hand.
"The Corporation and inhabitants have subscribed money to pay a watch to guard the town from any attempts of incendiaries. The Mayor took the command of the watch the first night, and every Alderman us to take his turn.
"Justice Ballard, Veale, and a number of gentlemen on the east side of this place, are raising men for their own defence; and yesterday above 500 were assembled at Kerley, the seat of William Ballard, Esq where an ox was dressed for them. Capt. Lane, an experienced officer, formerly in the army, is to command them."




Extract of a letter from a Soldier in the Wiltshire militia, dated Camp at Plymouth, August 19.

"They are in strange confusion at Plymouth, not a horse to be got to bring provisions to camp, lest they should be wanted by the artillery; all the Dockmen are sworn to take up arms in case of an invasion. On Tuesday we were ordered to hold ourselves in readiness to march at an hour's warning, in case the enemy should land, and never were orders received with greater alacrity. On Wednesday morning the enemy were out of sight, but about three in the afternoon they appeared again in greater numbers than before, but a strong wind blowing from the east, they were again driven off. I hope neither you nor any one else will be under any concern, for we have plenty of victuals and drink, and as good stomachs for fighting as for eating."




Extract of a letter from Exeter, Aug. 20.

"At a meeting of Gentlemen at our Guildhall this day, 1000 stand of arms were delivered out to the inhabitants, to do duty over the French prisoners. It being market-day, the country people look very serious, on seeing six waggons with cannon, and about 600 militia march out as if going to battle immediately.- In the county of Cornwall, the Tinners are assembled to the amount of 40,000 to defend the coast, while their militia join the troops at Plymouth."




Extract of a letter from Bristol, Aug. 21.

"Yesterday an express came to Lieut. Col. Pochin, commanding the Leicestershire militia quartered here, with orders for them to proceed to Plymouth, leaving only two companies behind to guard the prisoners till they are relieved by the Staffordshire militia. In consequence of which, one division of them will set out on their march this morning, and the other will follow them to-morrow."




The last advices over land from the East Indies mention the safe arrival of his Excellency Sir Eyre Coote, Commander in Chief of the forces, Governor of Bengal, &c. with his family and suite, in the Stafford. Mention is also made of the death of the celebrated Heyder Ali.

The following account was brought by a vessel arrived in the river from Bermudas, which she left the 17th of July. The news was brought to Bermudas by a vessel which left Charles-Town, July 6 :-
It appears, that although General Prevost met with no considerable annoyance from the American army, it was with some distress and difficulty he got to James's Island, where he took possession of a dismantled fort, and remained many days; from hence he made a circuitous march to the south side of Asley River, till he got some miles above the town. He passed the river at a place called Asley Ferry, ten miles above Charles-Town, and came very near the outer lines, which he thought to strong to force. He then summoned the town to capitulate, which was haughtily rejected; and without doing any thing in that situation, he retired to very good ground on John's Island, about 18 miles from the city. On his retreat, and repassing Asley river (the 11th of May) he was much annoyed by part of General Moultrie's militia, and lost near 100 men. Lincoln, with about 2000 men, was generally in the rear of the British army, with intention to cut off their retreat to Savanna; but on finding General Prevost meant to hold his post on John's island, till succour could be given him, got a reinforcement from general Moultrie's town militia, and from general Williamson's party, stationed at Sullivan's island, and the north shore of Cooper's River, and attacked the British army on their ground at John's Island; Lincoln, in this attack, was repulsed and lost upwards of 140 men, but did considerable damage to the British army. General Prevost thought proper to retreat from that station, the night after the attack, left some of his baggage, and retreated regularly, though much annoyed by the American militia, to Port Royal or Beaufort, which is situated on an island approachable by a causeway, and about 70 miles south of Charles Town, in which situation he was when the last accounts came from Carolina. His army, when it left Savannah, was 3000 effective men. In different attacks and skirmishes, he lost near 800 men killed and taken, several deserted on their retreat, and many more were left behind in farm-houses ill of fevers and fluxes.

A letter from Paris says, "It is confirmed that the Court mean to send a supply of troops to the American armies. They will consist of about 12,000 men; 4,000 of whom will embark for the Delawar from L'Orient this season; the remainder will be sent early in the spring.
In a late French news-paper was inserted the sentence of a Court-martial on three men for desertion, viz. that two of them were to receive 500 lashes each, and the other was to be banished up the country to hard labour in one of the garrisons, as unworthy of sharing any honour in the conquest of Great Britain.
Yesterday morning thirty thousand stand of arms were sent off from the Tower in waggons, supposed to be for the use of the miners in Cornwall and Devonshire, who have bravely offered their services in case of an invasion.
Whoever, says a correspondent, will take the trouble to enumerate the forces in the pay of Great Britain at present, will find that they amount to no less than 370,000 men, reckoning the sailors and marines to amount to 100,000.
The Royal Philip of Spain, one of the ships in the combined fleet, carries 120 brass guns, 48 pounders, 1560 men, and is the largest ship in the world.
Last week six cutters, from ten to eighteen guns each, were stationed along the Essex and Kentish coasts, which, upon the appearance of a fleet of the enemy, have orders to make certain signals, to be repeated in various towers from the Naize to Warley camp, proper vessels were at the same time stationed [..] the several buoys on the numerous-sands and shoals from Harwich to the Nore, in order to cut them away on the approach of the enemy, and to affix others to deceive them in the difficult navigation of that part of our coast. The whole is said to be the well-digested plan of Bamber Gascoyne, Esq one of the Lords of the Admiralty, who attended the above little fleet himself in one of the Commissioners yachts, to see every department of it properly arranged.
We have authority to contradict the account given in the Coxheath intelligence, respecting Capt. Emerson, of the Bucks militia, having been shot last week by a Corporal of the Provost's guard, whom he had wounded, the whole being a fabricated tale.

Warley Common, Aug. 21. Yesterday in the afternoon Lord Townsend arrived from London, reviewed the artillery, and ordered them into the proper allotments in case the army should be obliged to march, and at the same time delivered to General Parker his Majesty's instructions, the orders from the Secretary of War, and Lord Amherst's orders.
Immediately after which the army had orders to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning. They are now formed into six different corps, viz. the grenadiers and light infantry, the second battalion of Royal Scots, 59th regiment, and Berkshire militia; second regiment of foot, West Kent and Cheshire; Cambridge and West Suffolk; Eastern Middlesex and Hertfordshire; 18th regiment of foot, Pembroke and Radnorshire militia.
Captain Jones of the Radnor militia is appointed Adjutant thereto.
It is supposed the army will not move unless in case of an actual invasion; but these dispositions are made that no confusion make take place, if the necessity of the service requires them to be put in motion.
The news of the French and Spanish fleets being in the Channel, and threatening an invasion, was received in camp in a manner that plainly indicated that they were ready and willing to receive them; we may venture to affirm the troops in general forgot every hardship, and only wished to give them a meeting. The universal song in the camp, which is heard in every officer and soldier's mouth, is

"Let them come if they will, 50,000 or more;
"We are able and willing to pay them a score, &c."

The Duke of Dorset is to have command of the grenadiers and light infantry companies. Orders are sent for them to march immediately by the way of Tilbury, and cross at Graves-end.
The Somerset, Dorset, and the Gloucester militia, marched off the ground for East Malden-heath.




BANKRUPTS.] Charles Chaloner, of York, wine-merchant. - Charles Cooke, of Boston, in Lincolnshire, miller.- Josia Force[?], of Woodbury, Devon, tanner.




SATURDAY's POST.
COUNTRY NEWS.
READING, Aug 21.

Wednesday, Friday, and this day, upwards of 500 French prisoners came in here from Alresford, Alton, and Whitchurch, Hants. They were chiefly captured in merchant vessels, and are on their march for Leeds and Pontefract castles, in Yorkshire.




LONDON, THURSDAY, Aug 20.

An express arrived at nine this morning at Lord Weymouth's office from General Elliot, Governor of Gibraltar, with an account of that place being infested by the Spaniards both by sea and land; but we have the pleasure to acquaint our readers, from the best authority, that from the state of the garrison, and the store of provisions, there is not the least apprehension that the siege will be successful.
Letters were received yesterday at the Admiralty from Capt. Boteler, late commander of his Majesty's ship the Ardent, of which the following are authentic particulars : That on the appearance of the French and Spanish fleets off Plymouth, they, having hoisted English colours, were taken by the Captain for the English fleet, who having received orders to join Sir Charles Hardy, made sail towards them; Capt. Boteler soon perceived his mistake, having almost immediately as he discovered his error, received a broadside from a French ship of 74 guns; this he most gallantly fought, and was endeavouring to effect his escape, when two other ships of the same force bore down, and engaged him likewise : notwithstanding this unequal contest, like a brave Briton, he would not strike his colours till such time as he found his ship unable to keep above water; as soon as he struck, he made his situation known to the enemy, who instantly hoisted out their boats, by which means himself, and the gallant remains of a brave crew were saved; for in a few minutes afterwards the Ardent went to the bottom.




Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, August 22.

"The consternation occasioned by the first appearance of the enemy off this port was certainly great, the inhabitants flying with what valuable effects they could get together, so that the town was presently only left to those who meant gallantly to defend it; and to the credit of the country, the place of the female and infirm fugitives, was more than doubly supplied by the able volunteers that flocked in from all parts. Twenty guineas were reportedly given for a chaise and pair, to carry different families but twenty miles from hence.
"The black cattle and sheep were all driven from the coast up into the country, by order of the Governor; so that if a siege had actually taken place, we must have been for some time without fresh provisions.
"The garrison, which consists but of 4000 effective men, were under arms night and day, as were the officers and artificers of the dock, about 2000 more; and I am sure, from the general disposition, they would have defended the place to the last extremity. The vigilance and spirit of the officers soon got the better of the first momentary panic, and not a man was to be found within twenty miles of that place that did not arm himself, and bravely resolve to shed his blood in defence of his country. the warmest encomiums are due to lord Shuldham, who commands at this port, and the rest of the officers, naval as well as military, whose activity and zeal on this occasion, served to raise that glorious animation that pervaded the whole country. We do not expect the honour of a second visit, for as gasconading was evidently their object, they are doubtless gone to some other part of our coast to frighten a few more of our old women and children, or are returned into Brest, content with the heroic deed the have already achieved - Adieu !
"P.S. Since writing the above, I have learnt that the Cork fleet of merchantmen, consisting of 70 sail, got safe in this port yesterday, though they sailed within a league of the enemy's fleet. Lord Bateman [?] has just brought the news that Sir Charles Hardy was seen yesterday morning off the Lizard, all well, and in pursuit of the enemy."




Extract of a letter from Plymouth, August 22.

"Our apprehensions gradually subside, and we begin to fancy that we shall see no more of the combined fleet; but our preparations for receiving them do not slacken; 3000 stand of arms are delivered out to the inhabitants, and associations among the young gentlemen are made to learn the exercise. Orders are given, that in case of bombardment, the pavement shall be taken up and removed, that the bombs may sink into the ground without bursting. The French prisoners are so numerous and sturdy, that it is necessary to remove them. When the enemy appeared in the offing, several of them made their escape, seized on boats, and strove to get on board; but the surf was so great, through the violence of the wind, that they could not drive through it, and they were taken. Whoever knows the beautiful woods that cover Mount Edgecumbe, must regret, as well as his Lordship, the havock that necessity hath made on them. The generals foresaw that dangers might arise from these groves, as they might conceal an enemy, and favour an attack on the dock-yard, and begged leave to cut them down. His Lordship requested that they might not be destroyed without positive necessity, but said that he would suffer any thing, rather than the defence of the dock-yard should be incompleat."




Extract of a letter from Plymouth, August 23.

"Yesterday 700 miners, volunteers from Cornwall, arrived in the camp, on Mount Edgecumbe. These fine fellows turned out at a minutes warning, and 5000 more might have been procured in a single day. After having received a very excellent dinner from Lord Edgecumbe, they set to work in throwing up entrenchments in the front of the line of encampment along the shore."




A gentleman (on whose veracity we can depend) has just informed us, that the States-General have come to a resolution to assist Great Britain with a squadron of 20 ships of war, &c. agreeable to treaty.
Advice is this day received, that two French men of war came in shore at Dartmouth, under English colours, and made a signal for two boats to come off with provisions, which was complied with : The French paid them for the provisions, and sent the boats on shore again; from this it is conjectured the whole fleet are yet off that place.
Yesterday was executed at Tyburn, pursuant to their sentence, Michael Brennan and Martin Gullavan alias Galloway, (two bricklayer's labourers) for highway robbery; James Barret, for a rape; and Tho. Ricketts, for burglary. After the malefactors had been tied up for upwards of twenty minutes, a report was spread that a reprieve was arrived for Gullavan, (who was so ill that he lay in the bottom of the cart, almost dead, till he came to the place of execution) in consequence of which they were all untied, and sat in the cart while a messenger was sent to Lord Weymouth, when being informed they were all to be executed, he returned at near one o'clock, immediately after which they were again tied up, and turned off.

By the last accounts from New-York, received by the transports arrived at Corke, General Washington had crossed the North River, and his head quarters were at Col. Beverley Robinson's house, about 30 miles distant from our army; and that a detachment of Lord Cathcart's legion had surprized a party of Sheldon's dragoons, killed 15, and taken 19 men prisoners, without any loss on our side, except two wounded, and those but slightly.




Extract of a letter from Plymouth, Aug. 24.

"Every body is sorry for the devastation produced in the beautiful woods of Mount Edgecumbe. It is an entire falshood that his Lordship objected to their being cut down, for on a proper representation of the circumstances by Lord Shuldham, and others here, that it was very possible that these groves might be made use of as a place of concealment for the enemy, in an attack upon the dock-yard, all that his Lordship said on the occasion was this, "If it be absolutely necessary for the preservation of the dock-yard, that Mount-Edgecumbe be destroyed, you have my ready consent, even to the last shrub. Nothing with me can have any weight against a circumstance of that moment. No private interest can have the smallest influence, when set in balance with an object of the magnitude you mention; but I would beg leave to remark, Gentlemen, that, without your fears are very well founded, I an entirely averse to the destruction of these groves. If you are convinced, on serious and weighted deliberation, that danger may arise from them; if you are not quite so certain, then, for Heaven's sake, let them stand."
"The Generals persevered in their opinion concerning the bad consequence that might possibly arise from these woods, and they were immediately cut down, with the entire concurrence of the owner. I have little more to say, excepting that about half an hour ago a cutter arrived here from Sir Cha. Hardy's fleet, which brought word that he was in sight of the French, and that from the nature of the situation of the fleets, they mist be brought to action in a very little time."




CAMP INTELLIGENCE.

Warley-Common, Aug. 20. Gen. Parker having received orders from the Secretary of War for a body of troops to be detached from the army encamped here, for the better protection of the exterior parts of this country, to be ready to act in conjunction with the naval armament now stationed on the coast, the following troops marched early on Tuesday morning. viz. the grenadiers and light infantry companies of the militia under the Duke of Dorset; the Duke of Devonshire, with the battalion companies of the Berkshire, West Suffolk, and Herts, with the 18th and 59th regiments, under Col. Stewart M'Kenzie; the whole comprising near 3500 men, part of which are to join the camp at Hastings, in Sussex, and will take their route accordingly.




BANKRUPTS from SATURDAY's GAZETTE.- George Good, of Fleet-street, upholder.- Ann Menies and William Carnaby, of Pall-Mall, vintners.- Thomas Evans, of York-street, Covent-garden, silversmith.- William Wolsencroft, of Aldermanbury, London, haberdasher.- Samuel Greatheed, of Laurence pountney-lane, London, merchant.- Edw. Greaves, of Exeter, shopkeeper.




HOME NEWS.

PORTSMOUTH, August 27. Yesterday arrived the True Briton and Flying Fish cutters, from the coast of France, with an account that the transports, with troops, were sailed from St.Malo's and Havre, bound westward, supposed to join the combined fleet.
The St.Alban's and Buffalo men of war have been under orders to join the fleet for some days; but in consequence of the combined fleets being off Plymouth, they received contradictory orders.
The Princess Amelia, of 80 guns, is gone out of the harbour, and at present lies guardship in Stoke's Bay.
Yesterday afternoon Admiral Sir Thomas Pye went to Spithead, and ordered to sea the Amphitrite, Garland, and Winchelsea frigates, and the Druid, Hind, and Lynx sloops of war.
The Diana frigate, Capt. Falconer, and the Hawke and Ranger sloops of war, are sailed on a cruize.
The Unicorn frigate, Capt. Ford, is come into the harbour to dock; and the York, Ditton, and Nottingham armed ships, with the Duke of Kingston East-Indiaman, and a number of other vessels, are come into harbour from Spithead.
The Surry militia, encamped in Spring Garden field, have struck their tents this morning, and gone to encamp in Stoke's Bay, where batteries are thrown up, in order for a defence.
SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 28. Three large transports have lain at the Needles this week past, ready to be sunk on the approach of the enemy, to prevent their coming in that way; but on its being represented to the Admiralty that the ships sunk there would not remain above one tide if the wind blew at all fresh, the order has since been countermanded.




SALISBURY, AUGUST 30.
As no authentic lists of the fleet under the command of Sir Charles Hardy has yet been given, we have been favoured with the following as a true list.

GunsGunsGuns
Victory100Ajax74Ramillies74
Britannia100Bedford74Resolution74
Roy. George100Berwick74Shrewsbury74
Blenheim90Canada74Terrible74
Duke90Centaur74Thunderer74
Formidable90Courageaux74Triumph74
London 90Culloden74Valiant74
Namur90Cumberland74America64
Ocean90Defence74Biensaisant64
Pr. George90Egmont74Intrepid64
Queen90Hector74Prudent64
Union90Invincible74Trident64
Foudroyant80Marlborough74Jupiter50
Alexander74Montague74Romney50
Alfred74


In all 43, besides frigates, fire-ships, &c.

It is said the combined fleet consists of only three three-deck ships, and more than half the fleet are of 70 guns or under; so that it is expected Sir Charles Hardy, whenever he meets with them, will be equal in metal, and able to convince both the French and Spaniards, that English courage is not degenerated.

List of commissioned Ships now at home.

Barfleur90}At Portsmouth, nearly ready for sea
Sandwich90}
Princess Amelia80at Stoke's Bay, as a guardship
Royal William80}
Arrogant74}at Portsmouth or Spithead
Buffalo60}
Dublin74}at Plymouth
Isis50}
Alcide74}coming round to Portsmouth
Edgar74}


N.B. Several of the above ships will be ready to put to sea next week.

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday last, was celebrated our annual Festival of Music, before as brilliant and numerous an audience as ever honoured us on the like occasion. The performers distinguished themselves with great applause, particularly Messrs. Cramer and Cervetto; and the principal vocal part was supported by Miss Harrup, whose superior abilities are too well known to need any particular encomium, when every one who had the happiness of feeling the power of melody, must at once acknowledge her to be possessed of the gift of charming the ear, and enrapturing the heart.
Two celebrated Finales, in the burletta of L'Amore Soldata were performed, and much admired.
After the Concert on the first and last evenings there was a splendid Ball.
Friday noon arrived here from the Tower of London, in their way to Plymouth, 36 waggons, containing 6000 muskets, a great number of hand-pikes, and military stores; and we hear there are now on the road from London for the same place, 28 pieces of cannon, 14 tumblers (or waggons) laden with gun-powder, and 28 waggons laden with small arms and other stores.
Tea chests of small arms were also sent down to Plymouth on Friday by the road waggon.
We hear a number of spirited young men in this city are learning the manual exercise, and intend forming themselves into companies for the defence of their country, should our enemies attempt an invasion; and we have the pleasure to add, that the same martial spirit now animates several of the neighbouring towns.
By certain advices from Brest we are informed, that a putrid and malignant fever rages there, in which upwards of 1500 English prisoners are already dead notwithstanding the advice of two eminent physicians sent from Paris, by order of Mons. Sartine, to take care of the prison, who both caught the distemper, and died also.
The Rev. W. Bishop, of Temple-Combe, is presented by the Right Hon. and Rev. Lord Francis Seymour, Dean of Wells, to the living of Wedmore, vacant by the death of the late incumbent.
The late act of Parliament to prevent smuggling, we can assure the public, has had this effect:- Mrs. Guilder, of Portsmouth, has been convicted, and paid the penalty of ten pounds, for buying one pound of smuggled tea, on the evidence of the very person that sold it her.

Mr. WALKER begs leave to inform the Lovers of Music, that his much admired improvement to the Harpsichord, called the CELESTINA STOP, (for which he has obtained the King's Royal Letters Patent) is now brought to its greatest perfection, and may be added to any harpsichord without injuring the other stops.
This celebrated improvement gives the harpsichord all the excellencies of the organ, piano forte, viol d'amour, and musical glasses, but with a clearness of tone and musical expression superior to any of them. It sustains the voice with such sweetness and delicacy, and even an indifferent performer is heard with pleasure and surprize.
The Celestina Stop has received the highest approbation of some of the first connoisseurs in music, who recommend it as a necessary addition to complete the harpsichord.

Wanted immediately, one or two PRESSMEN in the Printing Business, that are good hands. Apply to the Printer of this Paper.







New GLEE and CATCH, as performing in Vauxhall Gardens.
Set by Mr. BARTHELEMON

GLEE - The Retreat
WHILE the murmuring river flows,
Where the trembling willows play,
We enjoy a cool repose,
From the busy glare of day.

Summer's heat disturbs the breast,
Every passion should be still,
Every thought is lull'd to rest,
By the sweetly tinkling rill.




CATCH - The Stock Jobbers
NEW Loan ! I sell ! at sixty-one.
Old scrip ! new Scrip ! what stock I pray ?
Consols ! who buys ? Three-eighths they're done.
Would you be Bull or Bear to-day ?
I'm Bull ! I'm Bear ! I'm Bear ! I'm Bull !
Ha, ha, ha, ha ! You crack one's skull !





SOUTHAMPTON, Aug.26, 1779.
THE BALL for the Master of the Ceremonies will be on Tuesday the 7th of September.
Tickets to be had at the Rooms, and of Mr. Dawson, at Mr. Watson's, No.69, French-street.




WANTED a Journeyman TALLOW CHANDLER.
A person, that can come well recommended, by applying to Mr. William Penford, Southampton, will meet with constant employ.




SALISBURY CAMP, Aug.26, 1779.
DESERTED from the Second (or Queen's) Regiment of Dragoon Guards.

JOSEPH KEMP, aged 23 years, five feet eight inches high, strong made, fresh complexion, light brown hair, grey eyes, and marked by having the small-pox, by employment a labourer, had on when he deserted, a plain hat, brown shirt frock, buckskin breeches, and mottled worsted stockings; place of nativity, Chilbolton, near Andover. Whoever apprehends the above deserter shall be entitled to Twenty Shillings over and above what is allowed by act of Parliament.

Apply to the Commanding Officer of the above Regiment, or to Messrs. Cox and Mair, Agents to the said Regiment, Craig's-Court, London.






LADIES BOARDING SCHOOL.
SHERBORNE, DORSET, Aug. 28, 1779.

MRS. PEARCE has the satisfaction to inform the polite public, and her friends particularly, that since the late vacation she had added to her School an accomplished French Teacher, who is not only a proficient in that elegant language, but in every modern and useful kind of Needlework, and having a competent knowledge of the polite world, is truly calculated to instruct young Ladies. This singular advantage, together with another equally important, the attendance of a most eminent master (Mr. TEWKESBURY) for Music and Dancing, will, Mrs. PEARCE presumes to hope, and by uniting her assiduous endeavours with those able assistants, render her School as worthy the favours of genteel families as city schools, where education comes much more expensive.




FROME, August 30, 1779.

JUST arrived at LEE's Linen Warehouse, at the Crown Inn, to be sold wholesale and retail for the benefit of the public, viz. Curious fine light and dark chintz cottons at 2s. 8d. a yard, worth 4s. printed linens at 16d. a yard; Irish cloths at 8d. a yard; several thousand yards of muslins, from 2s. a yard to 7s. worth 13s. several hundred dozens of printed handkerchiefs at 2s. 6d. a piece; Scotch bordered ditto at 10d. silk and cotton from 12d. to 2s. 3d. worth 3s. brown sheetings at 10d. a yard; whole ditto at 12d. linen checks at 6d. cotton ditto at 9d. figured dimities at 20d. a yard; several thousand yards of thread edgings and lace from 2d. a yard to 6s. several thousand yards of printed cottons and linens of the newest patterns, Holland and Irish cloths of all sorts, dowlasses, curious fine cotton checks, camblets at 8d. a yard, the best sort at 10d. book muslins, 7 1/4 wide, at 3s. 6d. a yard, worked muslin aprons at 9s. a piece, worth 16s. the best broad figured ribbons at 4 1/2d. a yard, and many other goods. The lowest prices are fixed, and no abatement made.




The MUSICAL MEETING, Southampton

AT Holy-Rhood Church, on Friday, Sept.3, in the morning, will be performed the Sacred Oratorio of the MESSIAH. The principal vocal performers, Mrs. Booth (late a pupil of Signor Tenducci) Miss Cantelo, Mess. Corfe, Gaudey, Goss, &c. The first Violin by Mr. Basset, with many other performers from London, Bath, Salisbury, Winchester, &c.
The Oratorio will begin at eleven o'clock in the morning - Tickets to be had of Mr. Day, Organist; at the Coffee-room, Long Room, and at Mr. Baker's Circulating Library, at 5s. each.
In the evening of the same day, at seven o'clock, will be a MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT at the Long Room, calculated to shew the merits of the different performers. After the Concert will be a BALL - Tickets 5s.

As this is a capital and expensive undertaking, Mr. DAY humbly hopes for the encouragement of his friends, and the public in general.
Books of the Oratorio printed and sold by T. Baker, at 6d. each.




DOLES LODGE, August 18, 1779.

WHEREAS the GAME on DOLES-HEATH, otherwise ENHAM-HEATH, has for some years past been very much injured and destroyed; This is therefore to give notice, that if any unqualified person or persons shall presume to shoot, course, hunt, or by any other means destroy or disturb the Game of the said Doles-Heath, otherwise Enham-Heath, or in Doles Woods thereto adjoining, they will be prosecuted for so doing by JOSEPH PORTAL or JOHN MOUNT, lords of the soil of the said Doles Heath, and of the manor of Husbourne Tarrant. And also if any person or persons whatever do presume to dig, cart, or carry away any mould, earth, gravel, or any other soil from Doles-Heath, otherwise Enham-Heath, without leave from Joseph Portal or John Mount, or from their woodman, John Hopgood, at Doles-Lodge; or shall presume to carry away any fern, furze, heath, briars, bushes, or any kind of wood, from the said Doles-Heath, otherwise Enham-Heath, without leave first had and obtained from the said Joseph Portal or John Mount, or from their woodman, John Hopgood, will be prosecuted for doing so by us
J. PORTAL.
JOHN MOUNT.




SALISBURY.
ST.GILES's SHEEP FAIR falls this year on Saturday the 11th of September - The usual preparations will be made.




NOTICE is hereby given, that the Public-House, called or known by the name or sign of the Five Bells, situate at Itchen Ferry, in the county of Southampton; and also the new-built Messuage or Tenement and Premises, situate at the same place, in the occupation of Thomas Markes, advertised to be sold by public auction on Monday the 30th day of August instant, have been sold and disposed of by private contract.




SALISBURY.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs. SMITH and Son, at the Lamb Inn, on Monday the 6th of September, at six o'clock in the evening, unless disposed of in the mean time by private contract.

A FREEHOLD HOUSE in Catherine-street, opposite the Antelope Inn, now in the occupation of GEORGE TURNER.




SOUTHAMPTON.

TO be LETT, and entered upon immediately, a good-accustomed TAVERN called the HALF MOON, new built about four years ago, for the reception of genteel company, with every accommodation necessary for a Tavern; and also a Tap-Room.

Enquire of Messrs. Hunt, Southampton.




HANTS.

TO be SOLD or LETT, from Michaelmas next, BURLEY MANOR, with the Farm and Lands thereto belonging, now in the occupation of Mr. J.P. Hewit, situate in the New Forest, about three miles from Ringwood. The arable, meadow, and pasture lands, in Mr. Hewit's occupation, contain upwards of 300 acres, 81 of which are tythe-free, and the occupier has considerable rights in the New Forest.

For further particulars enquire of Mr. Stephen Barney, attorney at law, Fareham, Hants.




WILTS.

TO be SOLD, a FREEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Quidhampton, about two miles from Salisbury, and one from Wilton, with a good kitchen and parlour, two bed-chambers, and two cieled garrets, a brewhouse, and other proper offices, with a very convenient malt-house, that will wet twelve quarters of barley per week, with a garden, orchard, stable, and a large fuel-house - For particulars, enquire of David Morris, in Catherine-street, Salisbury, or of Mr. Clark, at the same house, who will shew the premises.




COMMON BREWERY.
WARMINSTER, Aug. 27, 1779.

TO be LETT, and entered on at Michaelmas next, A compact and convenient COMMON BREWHOUSE, with a Malthouse adjoining, situate at the East end of Warminster, now occupied by Henry Ferris.
The Stock of Beer, (which is about 200 hogsheads, all very good) with the store casks, carriage casks, copper, lead pumps, coolers, lead pipes, mash-tun, (which will mash 30 bushels per day) and brewing utensils in general, with about 13 pockets of hops, of the best growth of last year, all to be taken at a fair appraisement - If the amount of the stock should exceed the capital of the purchaser, a proper security will be accepted of.

For further particulars, enquire of Henry Ferris, of Warminster aforesaid, the proprietor.




TIPPET, near MARTIN, WILTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Wednesday the 15th of September next, by Messrs. SMITH and Son, The neat HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of Mr. JOHN COSTER, late deceased, (the whole new about two years since) also three remarkable strong draught horses, and an exceeding good saddle one, a sow in pig, many ricks of hay, of this and the last year's growth, a well-built waggon, two carts, with harness to the same, plough harness, harrows, van and stock, wire heaver, steel malt mill, and many other articles in the husbandry way . The whole to be viewed three days preceding the sale, which will begin at half past ten o'clock.
The premises, which consist of a good dwelling-house, a complete malt-house that will wet 15 quarters per week, and about 12 acres of land to the same, are to be lett. For particulars enquire of Mr. Stephen Hayter, at Damerham South, or of Mr. Short, at Pentridge.




PORTSMOUTH.
FOR SALE by AUCTION, at the Vine Tavern, in Oyster-street, Portsmouth, on Thursday the 9th of September, 1779, at three in the afternoon.
The following GOODS, being the entire Cargo of the MARIE ANNE, prize to a division of his Majesty's ships cruising off St.Malo, viz.
Pigs of Lead, 45 tons.
18 Hogsheads of Hog's Grease or Lard.
A Quantity of Linseed.
Muskets.
Cutlasses and Pole-Axes.
Double-headed Shot.
3 Cases of Fossils or natural curiosities.
And at the same time will the sold, the NOSTRA SIG. DEL CARMEN, a Spanish Brigantine, almost new, taken by his Majesty's armed ship the Three Brothers, James Robert Mosse, Esq Commander, with all her tackel, apparel, and furniture, as when taken.- Further particulars may be had of Mr. Samuel Ballard, merchant, at Portsmouth.




HANTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by THOMAS VOWELL, at the White Hart Inn, Bishop's Waltham, on Monday the 6th of September next, at one o'clock, - The following COPYHOLD ESTATES, in six Lots, viz.
Lot I. An advantageous FARM; consisting of one hundred and sixty-nine measured acres of arable, pasture, and wood land, a good mansion-house, garden and orchard, an excellent rick-house, and two large barns, with right of common for sheep on Stephen's-Castle Down, for cattle on Winterhill [?] Common, and for cattle and horses on Waltham Chace.- N.B. The timber on the above estate (the measurement and valuation to be produced) to be put up with it, or in a separate lot, as shall be most agreeable to the company at the time of sale.
II. A modern-built HOUSE, with four rooms on a floor, perfectly new and elegantly fitted up, with a new coach-house, and stabling for four horses, a new tiled barn, and a small meadow.
III. A very convenient HOUSE consisting of two parlours, four bed-chambers, kitchen, laundry, and brewhouse, newly repaired, a garden surrounding the house, and a small meadow adjoining.
IV. A CLOSE of LAND, called SPITLAND's, containing 7A. 0R. 8P measured acres, with some thriving elm and oak.
V. A CLOSE, called NORBROOK PADDOCK, containing 2A. 2R. 6P.
VI. A CLOSE, called PENNY ACRE, containing !A. 3R. 24P. - N.B. The above three closes lie near to the houses.
The premises are desirably situated in the parish of Bishop's Waltham, in the county of Hants; the face of the country delightfully varied with hill and vale, wood and down, and the air exceeding healthful, twelve miles from Portsmouth, ten from Winchester, and fourteen from Southampton.
Farther particulars may be had of William Baxter [?], at Ashton, near Bishop's -Waltham, who will shew the premises; also, at the George Inn, and of Mr. Knott, attorney, Winchester; at the George Inn, Southampton; the Crown, Alton; the White Hart, Guildford; the White Hart, Bagshot; of Mr. William Dawkins, bookseller, Gosport; of Mr. Peadle, Arundel; of Mr. Whitfield, Plymouth; of Mr. Gibbs, Salisbury; and at the Stock-Exchange Coffee-house, London.

N.B. To accommodate the purchaser of Lot I. �1000 may remain in mortgage at �5 per cent.




SALISBURY.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs. SMITH and SON, this present Monday and following days..
The large and valuable STOCK of Mr. RICHARD DEAN, a bankrupt; consisting of Ironmongery and Braziery Articles.
To be viewed at the shop in Catherine-street, till the sale begins, which will be each morning at half past ten o'clock.
Catalogues may be had at the place of sale, and of Messrs. Smith, in High-street.
N.B. The Bar Iron, which is put in lots of about half a ton each, and horse-shoe moulds, &c. will be sold Tuesday afternoon the 7th of September next, precisely at three o'clock.




HANTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on a day and at a place to be fixed in the next paper, all that MESSUAGE, with the Wharf, Storehouses, Coal Pounds, and Appurtenances, situated at Fareham, in the county of Southampton, now in the occupation of Mr. John Missing.
The purchaser may have possession at Michaelmas next.
For particulars enquire of Stephen Barney, attorney at law, Fareham, Hants.




WANTED, an APPRENTICE to a Wholesale IRONMONGER. Enquire of John Wilkes, Portsmouth.- No one need apply by of a good family, and understands book keeping.




WANTED immediately, a Journeyman CHAIRMAKER, who may have constant employ, if agreeable, by applying to Richard Honeywell, in Downton, six miles from Salisbury.
Also wanted, a sober Lad, as an Apprentice.




WANTED an Apprentice to an APOTHECARY in BRISTOL. Apply to Mr. Cocking, Printer, of that city.
N.B. A young gentleman, who has served part of his time, would be treated with for the remainder of it.




SUCH persons as are willing to supply any quantity of WOOD, HAY, or STRAW, for the use of his Majesty's Troops, now encamped near SALISBURY, PORTSMOUTH, and GOSPORT, may treat with the Managers, by applying to the several Magazines at each Camp, or to D. Keele, in the Market-place, Salisbury.




SALISBURY.
TO be SOLD, Two very good DWELLING-HOUSES, (Freehold) situated in Queen-street, now occupied by Mr. Henry Elliot, and Mrs. Rebecca Heald.
For particulars, enquire of Ransom Jeboult, at Fonthill-Gifford, near Hindon, or Hugh Jeboult, Salisbury.




RINGWOOD, HANTS.

ALL persons who have any demands on the estate of THOMAS GOULD, late of Mooretown, near Ringwood, Hants, shopkeeper, deceased, are requested to send an account thereof to Mr. James Brown, of Ringwood aforesaid, baker, one of the deceased's executors, on or before Michaelmas-day next, in order that the same may be adjusted and discharged.




DORSET.

TO be LETT, and entered upon immediately, FARM at Langton, near Blandford, consisting of a large farm-house, convenient barns, stables, and other out-buildings, with upwards of five hundred acres of land, arable, meadow, and pasture.

Enquire of Thomas Jones, on the premises.




ROMSEY, HANTS.
TO be LETT, and entered upon immediately, That good-accustomed INN, bearing the sign of the FALCON, situate in Church-street, Romsey, with a large yard and stabling for 50 horses. The premises are all in good repair, now in the possession of Mrs. Taylor, who is going to retire from business. The Goods and Furniture to be taken at a fair appraisement.

For further particulars enquire of Messrs. Elliott and Isdell, common brewers, in Romsey, or of Mrs. Taylor, at the said inn.




DORSET.

ALL persons indebted to the estate and effects of Mr. THOMAS RAWLINS, of Druce, a bankrupt, are hereby desired to take notice, that unless they forthwith pay the same to Mr. John Light Banger, of Waterson, near Piddletown (one of the assignees) they will be prosecuted.
Dated 21st August, 1779.




The Rev. Mr. REYNELL COTTON's SCHOOL.
THE Annual Meeting of the Gentlemen educated at the Rev.Mr. REYNELL COTTON's SCHOOL will be held on Friday, the 24th day of September, at the George Inn, in Winchester.
STEWARDS.

Sir Thomas Champneys, Bart.William Yalden, Esq. [?]
Henry Bonham, Esq.Rev. Mr. Gauntlett


N.B. Dinner will be on the table at three o'clock.




HANTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Saturday the 18th day of September next, at the Dolphin inn, in Romsey.

A large, well-built, Brick and Tile Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, situate at the south corner of the Market-place, in the town of Romsey; consisting of a very large shop fronting the Market-place, containing in length near fifty feet, and against Bell-street near twenty feet; a wainscot parlour, fronting the said street, eighteen feet by eighteen; a good kitchen, and a room adjoining; four bedchambers, a large store-room, and one less ditto, with a garret over the whole buildings, formerly used for storing wool, and a large cellar, extending quite the length of the shop. The above premises are exceedingly well situated for carrying on any kind of business.
Also, at a convenient distance from the dwelling-house, a large BREW-HOUSE, with a loft over it; two stables, with lofts over; a court with a pump, and a very large and extensive walled-garden, all belonging to the said dwelling-house.
Also a Freehold TENEMENT, in Bell-street, adjoining to the aforesaid dwelling-house; consisting of a shop, a large room, two chambers, a good cellar, and wash-house, new lett to a tenant at will.

N.B. The purchaser may be accommodated with the possession of the dwelling-house, buildings, and garden belonging thereto, at old Michaelmas-day next.
For further particulars enquire of Mr. Holmes, in Romsey, or Mr. Thomas Dawkins, of the same place.




SHERBORNE, August 23, 1779.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, in separate lots, on Tuesday the 14th of September next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Antelope Inn, in Sherborne, in the county of Dorset.
The following FREEHOLD and LEASEHOLD ESTATES late the property of WILLIAM CRUTTWELL, of Sherborne aforesaid, a Bankrupt.

Lot 1. For the joint lives of the Bankrupt and his Wife, - A MOIETY of a Freehold MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, and about thirty acres of meadow and pasture land thereto belonging, situate at Lovington, in the county of Somerset, let by lease for twenty-one years, at the yearly rent of �18 fourteen years of which are expired.
Lot 2. For the life of the Bankrupt if the Rev. Thomas Wickham shall so long live.- The other Moiety of the above MESSUAGE, and about thirty acres of ground.
Lot 3. For the joint lives of the said Bankrupt and his Wife.- A Freehold MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with a malt-house, good garden, and other suitable buildings, situate in Duck-street, in Sherborne aforesaid.
Lot 4. For the Bankrupt's life.- A Moiety of a Leasehold ESTATE, consisting of a Messuage or Dwelling-house, and diverse closes of land, meadow, and pasture, situate at Week, alias Week Champflower, and Lovington, in the said county of Somerset, held for the lives of the Rev. John Wickham, of Long Ashton, the said Thomas Wickham, and Mrs. Cruttwell - The whole of the above estate is let at the yearly rent of �60.

For particulars enquire of Mr. S. and J. Foot, Sherborne, or Mr. Collins [?], Salisbury.




INOCULATION.
Messrs. DOLLING and Co. continue inoculating at their house at Bramshaw, in the New Forest, with the greatest success, and lowest terms.
N.B. Mr. Dolling will attend patients at their own houses, or whole parishes, on the earliest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. Hope the success that has attended Mr.Dolling's practice in general will be a sufficient recommendation.




WICKHAM, HANTS.

MATTHEW FIELDING, from the George Inn, Portsmouth, begs leave to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and others, that he has taken and entered upon the KING's HEAD INN, at WICKHAM, in Hampshire, late in the occupation of THOMAS CALLAWAY, a bankrupt, which he has fitted up and furnished in a neat and elegant manner, and laid in a large stock of excellent Old Wines and Spirituous Liquors, so as to enable him (he flatters himself) to accommodate the Nobility, Gentry, and others, who shall please to favour him with their company, in such a manner as to give them perfect satisfaction - He therefore humbly hopes for and intreats [?] the favour of their commands, assuring them of his constant [?] and unwearied attention in every respect to please.

[N�]. post chaises, able horses, and careful drivers, at a [ �]. notice.




SARUM, May 1, 1779.
IT is desired, that all Monies due to the Estate of RICHARD DEAN, of the city of New Sarum, bankrupt, be immediately paid to Mr. Benjamin Steedman, at the Red Lion, in Milford-street, one of the Assignees.




TO be SOLD, an exceeding neat light PHAETON, with an Umbrella Head, just painted, hangs on good springs, and stands on four wheels, never made use of; likewise a pair of good harness; the price is thirty guineas - Enquire at the Cardinal's Hat, Milbourn St.Andrew, Dorset.




TO be SOLD, a Chesnut MARE, six years old, full 15 hands high, thoroughly sound and free from blemish, was hunted last season, and is good for either road or field.- For further particulars, enquire of Mr. J. Birch, of Spotisbury, near Blandford, Dorset.




DEVIZES, WILTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Black Bear Inn, in Devizes, on Tuesday the 28th of September next, between the hours of two and four in the afternoon.

A MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with the stables, work-shops, and garden ground thereto adjoining, pleasantly situated in the tything of Week, near Devizes, lately occupied by Mr. Joel Rowden, together with three small Tenements adjoining, all now held for the remainder of the long term of years absolute.

Also a small CLOSE of PASTURE GROUND lying contiguous, with a barn standing thereon, now held for the remainder of a term of years, determinable on three good lives.
For further particulars enquire of Mr. John Anstie, or Mr. James Mayo, of Devizes.

N.B. All persons indebted to the estate of the said Mr. ROWDEN, now a bankrupt, are requested to pay their respective debts to the said Mr. Anstie and Mr. Mayo, the assignees, without further notice.




DORSET.

TO be SOLD to the best Bidders on Thursday the 16th day of September next, at the house of John Biles, the London Tavern Inn, in the town and county of Poole, between the hours of three and five o'clock in the afternoon, in two several lots.
Lot 1. A small valuable FREEHOLD FARM; consisting of a messuage, tenement, or dwelling-house, with a barn, stable, outhouses, and garden, thereto adjoining and belonging, and twenty acres and upwards of exceeding good arable, meadow, and pasture ground, (but chiefly meadow) near adjoining thereto, in several inclosures, and common of pasture for sixty sheep and all other cattle, without stint, upon the downs and heath adjoining, with about twenty acres of furze and heath thereto near also adjoining, bounded out and set apart for fuel; situate at Povington, in the parish of Tineham, in the Isle of Purbeck, in the county of Dorset, now in the tenure of Joseph Wiltshire, as tenant thereof.
Lot 2. A MESSUAGE, TENEMENT, or DWELLING-HOUSE, with its appurtenances, situate and being in the said town and county of Poole, in a street there called Strand-street, for the remainder of a term of 999 years (whereof there are about 55 only expired) under the yearly rent of a pepper corn, now in the tenure of John Blake, as tenant thereof.

Conditions will be produced at the time and place of sale; and for further particulars apply to Mr. Austin, attorney, in Poole aforesaid.