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Some Selected Reports from the St.James's Chronicle



Saturday, March 25, to Tuesday, March 28, 1775.




MONDAY, March 27.
From the LONDON GAZETTE.
St.James's, March 25.

THE King has been pleased to order Letters Patent to be issued and passed under the Great Seal of Ireland, for the Translation of Dr. Jemmet Browne, Bishop of Elphin, to the Archbishop of Tuam, with the United Bishoprick of Enaghdoen; and also to grant unto him the Bishoprick of Ardagh, in the said Kingdom, in Commendam, vacant by the Death of Dr. John Ryder, late Archbishop of Tuam.
The King has also been pleased to order Letters Patent to be issued for the Translation of Dr. Charles Dodgson, Bishop of Offory, to the Bishoprick of Elphin, in Ireland, void by the Translation of Dr. Jemmet Browne, late Bishop thereof, to the Archbishoprick of Tuam.
Also Letter Patent for the Translation of Dr. William Newcombe, Bishop of Drowmore, to the Bishoprick of Offory.
The King has been pleased to appoint John Cookson, John Soley, Richard Capper, William Moreton Pleydell, and Jacob Reynardson, Esqrs. to be his Majesty's Commissioners for licensing Hackney-Coaches and Chairs within the Cities of London and Westminster, and Suburbs thereof; and for putting the several Acts of Parliament in Execution relating thereto.




COUNTRY NEWS.

Cambridge, March 24. On Wednesday between Two and Five o'Clock, the House of Mr. Oliver Piggot, the Swan-Inn at Bottisham, in this County, was broke open and robbed of two Silver Tankards, two Punch-Ladles, two Butter-Boats, and other Plate to the Amount of upwards of �50. together with a Pocket Book, containing a Draft on London, 3 Days after Date, dated the 17th inst. and a Bank Note for �10. The Villains effected the Robbery by cutting a Pane of Glass with a Diamond in the Window of a Room, where the Plate was deposited in a Cupboard, the Lock of which they picked, and also that of a Bureau, and several others. Three Men who travel the Country with plated Goods were observed reconnoitring the House the preceding Evening, and are strongly suspected.
The two Gold Medals, given annually by his Grace the Duke of Grafton, Chancellor of this University, for the Encouragement of classical Learning, are this Year adjudged to Mr. Hall B.A. of St.John's College, and Mr. Hewet, B.A. of Caius College.
On Sunday Morning last three Men called at the House of Mr. Cordell, at the Bull at Barkley, in Herefordshire, for Refreshment. In the Room where they breakfasted stood a Bureau, which contained Thirteen Guineas. While Mr. Cordell was gone to Church the Lock of the Bureau was picked, and the Money carried clean off. Mr. Cordell being Overseer, had put the Money into the Bureau for the Purpose of paying it away the next Day.
Coventry, March 24. Last week was married at Birmingham, Mr. Farrar, Tea Dealer, to Miss Mercy, of the same Place.
On Wednesday last died Mr. John Smart, Farmer, at Stivichall, near this Town.
Friday last was committed to out Gaol, the Wife of a reputable Farmer, charged with stealing out of Shop of a Mercer and Haberdasher, of this City, a Piece of Lace. She had a considerable Sum of Money in her Pocket when taken; and One Thousand Pounds Bail was offered for her Appearance, and refused.
On Monday last Sir John Mordaunt's Dragoons, which have been quartered in this City about a Year, marched from hence for Warwick, on their Route to Newbery, in Berkshire, where they are to be stationed.
Wednesday last one Thomas Rowton, otherwise Morris, went to the House of Mrs. Gray, Clothes Broker, and offered to sell her a printed Linen Gown; but Mrs. Gray having received previous Notice of that and another having been stolen, stopped the Man and the Gown, on which he opened the Parlour Window and jumped into the Street, intending to escape, but being pursued, was secured and carried before Mr. Alderman Hewit, who committed him to Gaol.




SHIP NEWS.

Deal, March 24. Wind W.S.W. Came down Yesterday and sailed the Liberty, Monroe; and Nancy, Robertson, for Philadelphia. Remains the William and Elizabeth, Leath, for Exeter.
Deal, March 25. Wind W. Came down and remain his Majesty's Ship Pomona, for -----; St.James, Edwards, for Jamaica; Venus, Thorsley, for Boston; Maria, Prust, for Bristol; and Sally, Williamson, for Liverpool. Arrived and sailed for the River, the Westmoreland, Clark, from Milnthorpe; London, Evans, from Chester; and Endeavour, Milnthorp, from Liverpoole.

Arrived.
At Jamaica, Liverpool, Beard, from Liverpool and Philadelphia.
At Georgia, Beaufort, Crawford, from London.
At Portland, Polly, Murray, from Hamburgh.
At Bristol, Hibernia, Knethel, from Cork.




LONDON.

Her Majesty did not appear at the Drawing-Room Yesterday at St.James's, being slightly indisposed with a Cold, but had Divine Service performed in her own Apartments.
After breaking up of the Court, General Howe, is appointed to go to Boston, had a Conference with his Majesty.
A few Days ago a Number of Copyhold Tenants met, and levelled the Fences which had been raised to enclose some Part of the Common belonging to the Parishes of Henstead, Saterley, and Wrentham, in Suffolk.
It is said that the future Establishment for America is to consist of Ten Thousand Foot, two Regiments of Light Horse, two Battalions of Artillery, and a compleat Hospital Staff.
On Friday the Assizes ended at Maidstone, when 13 Prisoners were capitally convicted; viz. John Packer, for robbing John Glout, in Westwickham, of 28 Shillings in Silver, and Guinea and a Half in Gold; Josiah Grimshire, for Housebreaking; John Clover, George Baker, and John Stephens, for Horsestealing; Hannah Lakey, for private stealing; Robert Dodd, for robbing Mary Fowle, on the Highway; Robert Norwood, John Mount, and Peter Moore, for Housebreaking; James Addison, for robbing John Coleman on the Highway; Jos. Reeves, for returning from Transportation before his Time; and John Langley for Housebreaking. The Judge reprieved all except Packer.
Friday Morning a Mantua-maker in Westminster beat a Girl, about Thirteen Years of Age, who was apprenticed to her, in so cruel a Manner, that she expired in a few Hours. The Mistress has absconded.
Thursday Evening as the Son of Mr. Leathman, Wire-worker, of Moorfield, a Youth about 17 Years of Age, was going along Bishopsgate-Street, he was seised by a large Dog, when the Animal tore him in so shocking a Manner, that he expired soon after.
Saturday Morning a Fire broke out in a Bed-Room at Mrs. Flynn's, a Chandler, in Old Harbour Court, near Oxford Street, which consumed the Bed, Furniture, &c. and greatly damaged the House, before it was extinguished. It was occasioned by two Women very much in Liquor, who carelessly left a Candle burning by the Bed-Side, which set Fire to the Curtains.
Saturday Mr.Jones, Bedstead-maker, of Lambeth Marsh, fell from his Horse in an Apoplectic Fit in St.George's Fields, and instantly expired.
Saturday Morning Mr. White, of the Seal Office in the Inner Temple, a Gentleman between 60 and 70 Years of Age, was found hanging in his Bed-chamber. It is believed he first attempted to cut his Throat, as a fresh Cut appeared on it. The Cause of this rash Action is not known, having no Family, and was supposed to be in affluent Circumstances.

Died.] On Saturday last, at Aybridge, in Essex, Mr. James Bradley, late of Wood-Street, Jeweller.- Last Sunday, the Rev. Mr. Hest, Fellow of Worcester College, Oxford, at his House at Woodford, in Essex.- On Friday last, at the Hot Wells, at Bristol, Roger Manwaring Ellesker [?], Esq. of Risby, near Beverley, Yorkshire.




TUESDAY, March 18.
AMERICA.
Boston, February 9.

IN a Provincial Congress, held at Cambridge on the 7th instant, the Members came to the following Resolutions, viz.
"Whereas it appears to this Congress, that certain Persons are employed in diverse Kinds of Work for the Army now stationed in Boston, for the Purpose of carrying into Execution the late Acts of Parliament, and in supplying them with Iron for Waggons, Canvass, Tent-Poles, and other Articles of Field Equipage, whereby said Army may be enabled to take the Field, and distress the Inhabitants of the Country.
"Therefore, Resolved, as the Opinion of this Congress, and it is accordingly strongly recommended to the Inhabitants of the several Towns and Districts of this Province, that should any Person or Persons presume to supply the Troops now stationed at Boston, or elsewhere in said Province, with Timber, Boards, Spars, Pickets, Tent-Poles, Canvass, Bricks, Iron, Waggons, Carts, Carriages, Intrenching-Tools, or Implements aforesaid, with Horses or Oxen for Draught, or any other Materials whatever, which may enable them to annoy, or in any Manner distress said Inhabitants, he or they so offending shall be held in the highest Detestation, and deemed inveterate Enemies of America, and ought to be prevented and opposed by all reasonable Means whatever.
"And whereas it appears to this Congress, that large Quantities of Straw will be wanted by the Inhabitants of this Province, in case we should be driven to the hard Necessity of taking up Arms in our own Defence : Therefore, resolved, That no Person or Persons ought to sell or dispose of any Straw, which he or they may have on Hand, except to the Inhabitants of this Province for their own private Use, or the Use of said Province. And it is strongly recommended by this Congress, to the Committee of Correspondence and Inspection in the several Towns and Districts in this Province, to see that the above Resolves be strictly and faithfully adhered to, till otherwise ordered by this or some other Provincial Congress, or House of Representatives. - A true Extract from the Minutes.
BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Sec.

By a Courier just arrived from Cambridge, we learn that the Provincial Congress, now sitting there, have appointed a Committee to examine into, and answer his Majesty's most gracious Speech; and to assure him that there is not a prevailing Disposition to infringe the Laws, as has been maliciously and falsely represented to his Majesty.

Boston, Feb 13. The Convention of Committees for the Province of Pensylvania, which met at Philadelphia on the 28th ult. heartily approve of the Conduct and Proceedings of the Continental Congress, for their great disinterested labours for the Preservation of the Rights and Liberties of the British Colonies; and unanimously resolved, That if the humble and loyal Petition of the Congress to his Majesty should be disregarded, and the British Administration, instead of redressing our Grievances, should determine by Force to effect a Submission to the late Acts of the British Parliament, in such a Situation they hold it their indispensible Duty to resist such Force at every Hazard, to defend the Rights and Liberties of America. And also that no Person, after the First of March next, should use in any of their Families, unless in case of Necessity, and on no Account sell to the Butchers, or kill for the Markets, and Sheep under four Years old, and where necessitated, to kill such as are the least profitable to keep, and recommend the fitting up of American Manufactories.
Boston, Feb 16. At a Meeting of the Committees of Correspondence and Inspection in the County of New London on the 30th ult. among other Votes and Resolutions, it was unanimously resolved, That any Person that shall have any Commercial Connection whatever with any of the Addressors to Governor Hutchinson, or with any of the Mandamus Men, so called, is a Violator of the true Spirit and Meaning of the Continental Resolves, and ought to be proceeded with as a Violator thereof, and inimical to his Country.

Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman of Military Distinction in Connecticut, to his Friend in Boston, dated Jan. 30.

"Every Body among us seem determined not to survive the Loss of their civil and religious Liberties. We have favourable Sentiments of the Justice and Clemency of our Sovereign, but are preparing against the worst.
"It is not pretended to vie with a Sister Colony in the noble Art of War; though you must allow one that has so long Acquaintance with the Service, to assure you, that our Militia is become respectable. By fresh Returns from various Parts of the Government, we find that a Park of 40 Pieces of Cannon may be formed in the Spring, should there be any Occasion (which may God forbid) and our Army will be pretty expert as most of the Manoeuvres, will have in the first grand Division ten Thousand Men, that need not blush to encounter an equal Number of Foreign Troops from any Quarter of the Globe. This and some neighbouring Towns are preparing a Token of their Sympathy for the distressed Inhabitants of Boston, which will be sent to the honourable Committee, who merit highly of their Country."




SHIP NEWS.

Deal, March 26. Wind N.W. Came down and sailed the Gatton, Indiaman. Remain the Ships as per last, and Montreal, Telley, and British Queen, Judge, for Quebec; Prospect, Norwood, for Virginia; and Royal Charlotte, Mitchell, for Boston. Arrived and sailed for the River, the Mercury, Sowerby, from Whitehaven; and Ellen, Holmes, from Lancaster.

Arrived.
At South Carolina, Fanny, Hoggett, from Grenada.
At Antigua, Harriot, Lusby, from London.
At Montierratt, Antonetto, Butler; and Friendship, Fergus, from London.




LONDON.

Extract of a Letter from the Hague, March 21.

"It is reported that four Spanish Frigates having met seven Xebecs of the Emperor of Morocco in the Mediterranean, a warm Engagement ensued, in which the later were much worried, three of them being sunk, and the other four carried into Cadiz. If this is confirmed, the Emperor of Morocco will have fresh Cause to repent his declaring War against his Catholick Majesty.

The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Lincoln, has collated the Rev.Dr. Gordon, his Lordship's Chaplain, to the Precentorship of Lincoln vacant by the Death of Dr. Richardson, late Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
On Sunday Night the House of Mr. Emanuel Fernandez, in Devonshire-Square, Bishopsgate-Street, was broke open and robbed of an Iron Chest, containing Diamond Ear-Rings, Pictures set in Diamonds, Bank Notes, Cash, &c. the Whole to a very considerable Amount.
They write from Salisbury that on Friday Stephen Swain, and his Wife Tamar, for the Murder of their Daughter; and Eliz. Aldridge, for the Murder of her Bastard Child, were executed at Fisherton Gallows near that City.
Yesterday John Hole, and five other Persons who worked under his Direction, were carried before Sir John Fielding for coining Halfpence, which it appeared they had lately done in very great Quantities, having frequently made 200lbs Weight of Copper and base Metal into Halfpence in a Day. The Prisoners were all committed to Tothill-fields Bridewell.
Last Saturday Evening the Kentish Town Stage with six Passengers in it, was stopt by two Footpads near the Workhouse; one was armed with a Pistol, the other with a Hanger; one came to the Door, and demanded their Money; Capt. Crocker being the Coach drew his Sword, when a scuffle ensued; the Captain made a Push at the Breast of one the Fellows, and it is supposed wounded him, as he went away; the Captain then jumped out of the Coach, when the Man who was at the other Door fired at him, and ran off.

Died.] Last Week, at his House at St.Alban's, John Smith, Esq. Senior Fellow of King's College, Cambridge.- Yesterday, at his House in Oxford-Street, Samuel Ludbye, Esq. - On Sunday, at his House in Brownlow-Street, Holborn, Mr. Munday, Coal Merchant.





BANKRUPTS.

John Parlby, of Peckham in Surry, Brewer. To appear April 5, 11, May 6, at Guildhall.
George Warren and John Willis, of Bermondsey- Street, St.John, Southwark, Felt-makers, Hatters, and Partners. To Appear April 4, 11, May 6, at Guildhall.
George Payne, of the Poultry, London, Hosier. To appear April 1, 8, May 6, at Guildhall.
William Munro, of Birmingham, Factor. To appear April 14, 15, May 6, at the Sign of the Map, Birmingham, in Birmingham.
George Collins, of King's Lynn, in Norfolk, Merchant. To appear April 7, 8, May 6, at the Guildhall, in King's Lynn.
Thomas Wickens, of Worcester, Glover. To appear April 6, 7, May 1, at the Crown Inn, in Worcester.
William Trevena the Younger, of Redruth in Cornwall, Clock and Watch Maker, and Ironmonger. To appear April 10, 24, May 6, at the Royal Standard in Falmouth.
Jacob Lambert, of Newcastle upon Tyne, Money-Scrivener. To appear April 3, 4, May 6, at the House of William Parker, Innholder, in Newcastle.
William Bosworth, of Sharp's Alley, Cow-Cross, in the Parish of St.Sepulchre, Tripeseller. To appear April 5, 11, May 6, at Guildhall.
Thomas Lawrence, of Cromwell's Gardens, Brompton, Vintner. To appear April 1, 12, May 6, at Guildhall.

Dividends to be made.

April 19. Robert Wilson [?], of Appleby in Westmoreland, Tallow-Chandler, at the Crown and Cushion, in Appleby.
April 29. Henry Bagshaw and Peter Desbosses [?], of Green-Lettice-Lane, London, Tea-Brokers, at Guildhall.
April 18. John Partridge, of London, Jeweller, at Guildhall.
April 18. (not on the 14th as before advertised) Michael Alcock and William Kempson [?], of Birmingham, Chapmen and Partners, at the Swan, in Bull-Street, Birmingham.
April 29. Samuel Bird, of Burr-Street, St.Botolph, Middlesex, Lighterman, at Guildhall.
April 15. Stephen Collman Hickman [?], of East Greenwich, in Kent, Brewer, at Guildhall.
May 2. Francis Exton, of Wooburn, in Bedfordshire, Grocer, at Guildhall, London.
April 29. Thomas Dobson, of New Windsor in Berks, Grocer, at Guildhall, London.
May 3. William Southall, of Newman-Street, Oxford-Road, Builder, at Guildhall.
April 15. James Smith, of Totton, in the Parish of Eling, in Hants, Shopkeeper, at Guildhall, London.





POSTSCRIPT.
LONDON.


Last Night about Eight o'Clock, a dreadful Fire broke out at a Rope Warehouse in Narrow-Street, Limehouse, which in the Space of five Hours, destroyed twenty-seven Houses and two Deal Yards, together with the Furniture, and every Thing else on the Premisses. The Flames were so very rapid from the Quantity of Pitch, Tar, Rosin, Old Junk, &c. consumed, that the Firemen could not venture near enough to give any effectual Help, besides which, there was unfortunately a great Want of Water for near two Hours after the Fire broke out, nobody present knowing where the Plugs lay, and the Tide at that Time being out. The Chasm occasioned by the Slip which goes down to the Horse-Ferry, and the Wind being North-West, happily prevented the Flames from spreading, so that with the Assistance of seventeen Engines, the Fire was got under by Two in the Morning, and we do not hear of any Lives being lost, or any Accidents happening, except one of the Assistants, who had his Arm broke. The same Premisses were burnt down about eleven Years ago, when more than forty Houses were destroyed.
It appeared, on the Examination of Barrat, one of the two Highwaymen, who were lately taken up for Robberies committed on Hounslow Heath, that he was going to join a Strolling Company of Players in Buckinghamshire; the Increase of Strolling Companies is one of the Evils among many complained of, as not only suffered but encouraged in this Reign, though every one of forty Years of Age can recollect the good Effects of the Care taken in the last Reign to suppress them; the Increase of Theatres, and publick Exhibitions in London, within these few Years has drawn numberless Apprentices and Journeymen from their honest Trades to snuff Candles in a London Theatre, or Lecture Room; and from thence to become the Kings and Heroes of a Country Barn, Stable, or Coach-house; and after these imaginary Monarchs and Heroes have exhausted the Treasury of the Civil List of like Kings, and reduced, consider Ways and Means to pay old Debts; they become real Heroes on Hounslow Heath, and make their Exit, sub dio, in the Field of Honour.

The Pitt, Collins, from Belfast, with Linens, and the Betsy, Robertson, from Florida, with Dispatches arrived this Morning in the River.
Yesterday Morning the Gatton East Indiaman, Capt. Money, arrived at Portsmouth from the Downs, in order to take her Dispatches on board, and proceed directly on her Voyage.
The Duchess of Gordon, Campbel (late Wynn) from Jamaica, with Sugars, bound to London, that put into Charles-Town leaky, is since put into Falmouth by contrary Winds.
The Grenada Galley, Bushel, from the Grenades to London, and a missing Ship, is safe arrived in the Downs.
The St.Helena, Arthur , and the Alexander, Blundell, both from South Carolina, with new Rice for Market, are put into Plymouth for Orders.
Yesterday arrived at Dover, the Rowley, Capt. Hagan, from St.Kitt's, being the first Ship with new Sugars from that Island this Year, and brings Advice of a very plentiful Crop on that Island.

New Sets of Brass Cannon are now casting in Woolwich Warren for the King's Yachts; they are all finely engraved with the Arms of England, Date of the Year, and the Vessel's Name they are designed for.
Proper Vessels are now stationed off all the Dutch Ports with express Orders to watch the Motions of all Ships which sail from thence, to search such as are suspected, and not leave them till the ultimate Place of Destination.
By the Death of Mr. Baron Perrot, the Revenue will lose one the most able Asserters of its legal Rights, and the Subject one of its firmest Protectors against arbitrary Cruelty and Oppression, the Publick and able and upright Minister of Justice, and the Poor, who were industrious or infirm, a most seasonable and comfortable Support.
On Friday Evening died at Bedford, in the 30th Year of his Age, John Cawne, Esq. Mayor of that Place.
This Day died Mr. John Bewley Rich, an eminent Attorney in Gray's-Inn.




Bury, March 25. This Day came on, before the Hon. Justice Willes and a special Jury, an Issue, directed by the Court of Exchequer, to try whether Tythe, or any Modus, or Satisfaction in Lieu thereof, was payable to the Rector of Eriswell, for Rabbits or Conies sold off a Warren in that Parish, belonging to the Society for propagating the Gospel. The Defendants had engaged all the senior Counsel, so the Conduct of the Cause, on the Plaintiff's Part, devolved upon four young Gentlemen, though of Acknowledged Abilities in their Profession. Mr. Ranby, their Leader, opened the Case with great Propriety. He observed, that it was illiberal and uncharitable in the Society, under an Idea of promoting Christianity and Piety in foreign Parts, to withhold from a Minister at home what was as much his Due, and to which he had as just a Claim as any Englishman had to his Freehold Lands of Inheritance. He stated his Evidence very accurately and concisely, and concluded with trusting his Client's Case to the Candor of the Judge, and the Integrity of the Jury, who he hoped would make every proper Allowance for the Difficulties his Client laboured under, on Account of the Inexperience of his Counsel. The Cause lasted eight Hours, which was conducted with great Judgement on both Sides. A Verdict was found for the Plaintiff.
Lewes, March 27. On Monday last a Powder-Mill, near Battle, belonging to Mess. Weller and Delves, was blown up, owing to about 4 Cwt of Powder by some Accident taking Fire. Happily no Lives were lost, but one Man is so terribly scorched, that his Recovery is doubtful.
On Thursday Night last about Eleven o'Clock, a Fire broke out in a Stable belonging to Mrs. Wade, Carrier in this Town, which in an Hour consumed the same and a Hovel that stood near it. At the Time of its breaking out, there were five Horses in the Stable, two of which snapped their Halters and escaped the Fire, though one was much scorched; the other three perished in the Flames. It was first discovered by a Person belonging to the Play-House, who on providentially going into the Stable, saved the Life of one of the Carters, whom he found fast asleep in the Straw, and awoke just Time enough for him to escape; the instant he had left the Stable, the Top fell in, and the Whole was in Flames.
Bath, March 26.
Arrived here, Sir William Draper and Lady, Rev. Dr. Wilson, Dr. Shipman, Rev. Mr. Berners, Capt. Dickenson, Mr. and Mrs. Hockle, Mr. and Mrs. Quinson, Mr. Fillingfield, Mr. Foxcroft, Mr. Bragge, Mrs. de Graviston, Mrs. Poynts, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Eascot, Miss Hayes, Miss Bonfoy, Miss Shrimton, &c. &c. &c.





Verses written to a Lady, enclosing a Ticket for
Cox's MUSEUM.

YOU have read, my dear Madam, of wonderfull Sights,
In French Fairy Tales, and th' Arabian Nights;
Where of Palaces splendid, and Sofas of Gold,
And Vases of Agate and Amber we're told;
Of fine glitt'ring Carriages, drawn by gilt Dragons,
And Elephants drawing as fine broad-wheel'd Waggons;
Of blue Birds that flutter, and warble in Cages,
By magical Art, kept in Song for whole Ages;
Of Pearl-dropping Linnets, and Gem-breeding Caskets;
Of Rose Diamond Fountains, and Brilliants in Baskets;
Of Emeralds, Rubies, and Saphires so bright,
That they-rivall'd the Stars with their Lustre and Light,
So greatly romantic, indeed what's related,
We think the fine Things all by Fancy created;
But once of Spring Garden's fine Sight take a View
And you'll own the strange Stories are probable true,
For they're realiz'd all, as you'll say when you see 'em
In Cox's superb and surprizing Museum !
Enclos'd is your Passport, take Bell in your Hand,
And feast on the Wonders of this fairy Land.





THE Anniversary Meeting of the Gentlemen educated at Hackney School, under Dr. Newcome, Mr. Newcome, and the present Master, Mr. Henry Newcome, is appointed to be held at the Thatched-House-Tavern in St. James's-Street, upon Saturday the 8th of April.

STEWARDS.

Rt.Hon.Lord Rich. CavendishWilliam Wynne, L.L.D.
Henry Matthew Schutz, D.D.John Lewis Petit, M.D.



Those Gentlemen who intend to honor the Stewards with their Company, are desired to send their Names to the Bar of the Thatched-House-Tavern as early as possible.

Dinner at Four o'Clock.





CHEAM SCHOOL.

THE Anniversary Meeting of the Gentlemen educated at Cheam, is appointed to be held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the Strand, on Wednesday the 5th of April next.

STEWARDS.

William Compton, LL.D.William Northey, Esq.
Samuel Gillam, Esq.James Stephens, Esq.



Dinner on Table at Four o'Clock.

Tickets to be had at the Bar, at Half a Guinea each.
Gentlemen are desired to send for their Tickets on or before Monday the 3d.





THE Trustees of the Westminster Hospital or Infirmary are desired to meet his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, President, the Vice Presidents, and Stewards, at St. Margaret's Church, on Thursday the 6th Day of April next, at Eleven of the Clock in the Forenoon, to hear the Anniversary Sermon, preached by the Right Rev. Father in God, John, Lord Bishop of Rochester, and after Divine Service to dine at the King's Arms Tavern in New-Palace-Yard, Westminster.

The Church Doors will be opened at Eleven, and Prayers to begin at Half past Eleven.
STEWARDS.

Lord Algernoon Percy, George Stubbs, Esq.
The Hon. John Trevor, Thomas James, Esq.
William Watts, Esq. Mr. John Phillips.



In the Course of the Service will be performed the following Musick :- Overture Occasional Oratorio, Mr. Handel; the Dettingen Te Deum, Mr. Handel; Anthem, Dr. Howard; Anthem, from the Messiah, Mr. Handel.

A Collection will be made on going into the Church for the Benefit of the Hospital.
Dinner Tickets, at 5s. each, to be had of the Secretary, at his House, in Parliament-Street, Westminster, at the Hospital, and at the Bar of the Tavern.
Gentlemen are desired to take their Dinner Tickets, on or before the 31st instant, in order that suitable Provision may be made.

By Order of the Stewards,
W. WATSON, Secretary.





TO be Sold by Auction, by Mr. MEDWIN, on Monday the 10th Day of April, between the Hours of Two and Six o'Clock in the Afternoon, at Mr. Basing's, the Bolt and Tun, in Fleet-Street, London, in two distinct Lots (unless disposed of before that Time by private Contract) of which Notice will be given,
All that the MANOR or LORDSHIP of CHURCH-HALL. and two FREEHOLD MESSUAGES or FARMS, with all convenient Buildings, with 593A 2R. 21P.of rich Arable, Meadow, Pasture, and Marsh Land thereunto belonging, situate lying and being in the several Parishes of Paglesham, Great Wakering, otherwise Much Wakering, Little Wakering, and Great Stainbridge, near Rochford, in Essex.
The Estates all together, are extremely well bounded and watered, and capable of great Improvement, and may be viewed previous to the Time of Sale, by applying to Messrs. Joseph Stonard, and French Trotter, the Tenants, who will shew the same.
Printed Particulars and Conditions of Sale are left with the Tenants; and also with Mr. Bumpstead, Attorney, in Chelmsford, and Mr. Slodden, Attorney, in Canterbury; and a Map may be seen, and further Information had, by applying to Messrs. Warry and Greenwollers, Attornies, in New Inn, London.




STOLEN last Tuesday Night, from the Stable of Mr. FOLJAMBE, near the Roebuck at LEWISHAM, in Kent,

An aged black Chaise GELDING, about 15 Hands high, almost blind, a Speck in each Eye, well in Flesh, a whitish Stripe near one Nostril, a little rubbed on the near Side by the Traces, a very small whitish Speck on his Forehead, the off Eye sometimes a little bloodshot, several Wharts or Burrs towards the Tip of the right Ear, inside; a Switch Tail; he is a little lame of the near Foot behind.
If offered to Sale, stop him and the Party and give Notice to Mr. Foljambe aforesaid, or to Sir John Fielding, and you shall have Two Guineas Reward from the Owner.

Stolen with the Horse a plain Saddle, Maker's Name Mackay.




Du Vin, aussi bon que le veritable Frontignac,
a 13s. 6d. la Douzain, se vend

AT LAMB and GOULD's, in Catherine-Street, in the Strand, where are always on Sale several Thousand Gallons of Wine of various Sorts, made from the Grapes of Smyrna, Malaga, Calcavala, Sun, &c. from 3s. to 4s 6d. per Gallon, all which are brought to such Perfection, by a peculiar Method in procuring the Fruit from abroad, that it retains all its luscious and essential Qualities, and produces Wine which is allowed by the Faculty, to be more wholesome than that from the green Fruit, on which Account it is now held in such Esteem as to be preferred at Table in many of the first Families for its salutary Qualities. The Wine Brandy as usual at 5s.6d. and 7s per Gallon, difficult to be distinguished from foreign of double the Price. Genuine Rum as cheap as at any Place whatever. Orders from the Country obeyed with Integrity, and the Money returned for the Goods if disliked.




DESERTED the 16th instant, at Mansfield, in the County of Nottingham, from a Party of the 36th Regiment of Foot,

JOHN ELSTROP, alias COOKE, about twenty-three Years or Age, five Feet eleven Inches high, pale Complexion, and lately subject to the Ague, grey Eyes, brown Hair; had on a light mixed duffed Coat, Buttons the Colour, white Cloth Waistcoat, with white Metal-Buttons and Leather Breeches; by Profession a Labourer; born at Eckington, in Lincolnshire, and supposed to be well known in the Neighbourhood of Long Lednam in the said County; inlisted at Mansfield the 10th of February last, by a Party commanded by Lieut. Wylde.
Whoever secures the above Deserter, and lodges him in any of his Majestys Gaols, on giving Notice to the said Lieut. Wylde, at Nottingham or Mansfield; Lieut. Prickett, at York; Ensign Burne at Peterborough; or to Mess. Cox and Mair, Agents, Craig's.-Court, Charing-Cross, shall receive a Reward of One-Guinea over and above what is allowed by Act of Parliament for apprehending Deserters.




DAVID FONTAINE, Tin-Plate Worker, Middle-Row Holborn, has invented a fumigating Machine, made and sold by him only, for destroying all Sorts of Insects, in Melon Bed, Pineries, Hot-Houses, or preventing Blights on Trees by the Fumigation of Tobacco, Wormwood, or Brimstone; and complete Sets of Kitchen Utensils of double Block-Tin, in a new Method, by which they are prevented from unsoldering, and are more lasting than any yet made, and are entirely free from those pernicious Consequences which so often happen by Brass and Copper Vessels. A large Set at eight Guineas, ditto at six Guineas, ditto at five Guineas, and ditto at three Guineas; also a Camp Set, which contains the following Articles, one large Boiler, three Stewpans, two Saucepans, a Cullinder, a Soup Tureen, six Soup Plates, twelve flat Plates, a Spice-Box, a Pepper Box, and are packed in the small Compass of one Foot high, by one Foot deep; and different Sorts of Engines in Tin and Copper, which play a perpetual Stream, for watering Gardens, Lawns, and Fruit Trees, &c. on a new Construction, some of which answer the Purpose of rowling the Gravel Walks; and all Sorts of Funnels, which will cure any Chimney from smoaking which is affected by the Winds, and prevent the Rain and Soot from blowing down there when there is no Fire; also Weather-Cock-Vanes for the Tops of Summer-Houses; also a Vessel for boiling of Milk, which is so contrived, that the Milk will never burn.




TO be Sold by Auction, by Mr. SKINNER, next Month, at Garraway's Coffee-House, Change-Alley, Cornhill, in one or three Lots,

A valuable and extensive FREEHOLD ESTATE, situate in St. John's-Square, in the Possession of Heaton Wilkes, Esq. consisting of a capital Brick Dwelling-House, with Coach-Houses and Stabling, very large Still-House and Yards, which extend to St.John's-Street. Also three Brick Dwelling-Houses adjoining.
To be viewed between the Hours of Ten and Three, by applying to Mr. Kilburne, St.John's-Street; or Mr. Skinner, Aldersgate-Street, for an Order.

Particulars will be ready in due Time, and proper Notice of the Day of Sale. A correct Plan of the Estate may be seen on the premisses.
N.B. In May will be sold by Auction, by Mr. Kilburn, all the valuable Plant of the Still-House, of which proper Notice will be given.





WEST - INDIES.

TO be SOLD, on the First Day of June next, by public Auction, (unless disposed of in the mean Time by private Contract) at Garraway's Coffee-House, in Change-Alley, London.

The following ESTATES of Sir WILLIAM YOUNG, Bart. viz.

1. A Sugar Plantation, called Queensbury, in the Valley of Buccament, in the Island of St.Vincent; containing about 388 Acres of Land completely settled and built, with two Sets of Works, an excellent Water Mill plentifully supplied with Water, a Boiling House, with 12 Coppers rimmed, a Still House with four Stills, a Curing-House, Cellars, a Mansion House and Offices, a Garden well watered, an Overseer's House, and Hospital, &c. A smaller Sett of Works about Half a Miles distant from the former; consisting of a Cattle Mill, a Boiling House, with five Coppers rimmed, a good Curing House, a Cellar, a very good Gang of seasoned Negroes, about 190 in Number, with sufficient Mules, Horses, Cattle, &c.

N.B. About 180 Acres of this Plantation are planted with Canes.

2. A Sugar Plantation, called Pembroke, in the Valley of Buccament, in the Island of St. Vincent; containing about 450 Acres of Land, completely settled, and built upon, with two Setts of Works; the larger ones consisting of an excellent Water Mill, plentifully supplied with Water, a Boiling House, with twelve Coppers rimmed, a Still House with four Stills, a Curing House with Cellars, a Mansion House with Offices and Garden, well watered, an Overseer's House, Hospital, &c. A smaller Sett of Works, about Half a Mile distant from those last-mentioned, with an excellent Water Mill, a Boiling-House with six Coppers rimmed, a Curing House, and Cellar, a very good Gang of seasoned Negroes about 230 in Number, with sufficient Mules, Horses, Cattle, &c.: About 330 Acres of this Plantation are planted with Canes.

N.B. That Part of Pembroke Estate, which was Leasehold, will be sold and conveyed to the Purchaser in Fee Simple.

3. A Sugar Plantation, in the Island of Bequia, about two Leagues distant from St. Vincent, containing about 256 Acres of Land, in Part settled, and well built upon, with a good Cattle-Mill, a Boiling House with four Coppers, a Curing House, a Still House, and a 300 Gallon Still, &c. a good Mansion House, with Offices, &c. about 30 seasoned Negroes, with sufficient Mules, Horses, and Cattle.
N.B. About 136 Acres of this Plantation are cleared Land of which about 56 Acres are planted with Canes; is healthy and pleasant, and lies contiguous to a safe Bay for the largest Ships.
4. Another Plantation of the said Island of Bequia; containing about 254 Acres of Land.

N.B. About 93 Acres whereof is cleared, and in Provisions and Pasture.

5, A Woodland Estate, in the Island of Dominica, lying in a Valley there called Connary, being Lot No. 10, contiguous to Major Bruce's, containing 265 Acres, well watered, with a good River, and about a Mile from a good Shipping Place, and the Road thither is quite flat.
6. Another Woodland Estate in the said Island of Dominica, lying contiguous to the former, being Lot No.10, containing of about 170 Acres, well watered, with a good River. 7. Another Woodland Estate, in the said Island of Dominica, being Lot No. 12, lying contiguous to the former, and contains about 100 Acres, well watered, with a good River.

N.B. There are many Plantations settling in the Neighbourhood of these Woodlands.

There is another Estate of Sir William Young's, in the Island of Tobago, which is to be sold, and will be advertised as soon as the Particulars thereof can be ascertained.
For further particulars enquire of Sir William Young, at Delaford, near Uxbridge, Bucks; of Sir Ferdinand Poole, or Milward Rowe, Esq. of the Treasury, Whitehall; or Messrs. Maitland and Boddington, Merchants, in Mark-Lane; or of Mr. Francis, of Chancery-Lane, London.

Conditions of Sale: One-third Part of the Purchase Money to be paid down at the Time of the Sale.

One-third Part of the Remainder thereof, within one Year then next ensuing, a like Sum within Twelve Months then next afterwards, and the remaining Sum in one Year after.
The three last mentioned Payments of the said Purchase Money to carry Interest at Five per Cent. from Christmas 1775, to the respective Days for Payment.

The Purchasers of the Premisses to be put into Possession on the 1st Day of August, 1775, or as soon afterwards as may be.

The Estates, Negroes, and Stock, with a good Crop on the Ground, to be delivered to the Purchasers, with every Thing thereto belonging, in a Planter like Manner.
The Estate to stand and remain as a Security for the three last Payments of the Purchase Money, and for which the proper and usual Bonds, are to be given by each Purchaser, with Securities to be approved of by the Granters of the Premisses.

The Purchaser is to be at Liberty to pay down the whole Purchase Money, or a greater Part thereof than is before stipulated of they choose.





A Single young Man wants a Place to wait on a single Gentleman, or as a Butler in a regular Family; he has lived in both Stations. He can shave and dress Hair in the present Taste, and Ladies Hair if required : He understands the Business of a Family very well : Has no Objection to travel. He has an undeniable Character from his last Place.

Be pleased to direct a Line for J.D. at Mr. Le Coq, Westminster Tavern and Coffee-House, Parliament-Street, shall be immediately waited on.




THE Right Hon. the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen having granted Mr.Cox the Use of Guildhall for drawing the Museum Lottery, the Managers of the said Lottery hereby give Notice that none but Subscribers will be authorised to have a Clerk in the Hall during the Drawing, which commences on Monday the first of May next.
N.B. The Subscription Books for the Remainder of Mr. Cox's Tickets will continue open till Tuesday the 28th inst. unless the Subscription is filled before that Day : Till then Mr. Cox's Agreement with the Subscribers may be seen by applying to
T. FORTUNE, Sec.




CASTS of elegant Subjects, proper to introduce in the Decorations of Rooms, Chimney-Pieces, Stair-Cases, Halls, &c.

RICHARD PARKER, opposite the New Church in the Strand, London, has the Honour of acquainting the Nobility and Gentry that they may be accommodated with Statues, Bas-Reliefs, Busto, Vases, Urns, &c. on the shortest Notice. Sundry Samples may now be seen and Catalogues had gratis, specifying the particular Price of each Article: as likewise in Bond-Street, Bath: Letters addressed to either Shop will be duly attended to.

N.B. Just arrived several Pair of Alabaster Vases from Italy; great Variety of beautiful Obelisks, Vases, &c. of the true Derbyshire-Spar.
Statues and Busto, repaired and bronzed.




TO be LETT, and entered on immediately, A modem, strong, well built, double, Brick HOUSE, finished in 1773. In the fore Front, two Parlours and a Vestible through the House, a light handsome Staircase. In the back Front, a Kitchen, Servants Hall, and Pantry, with Chambers and Rooms above them, and Closets in Proportion, all handsomely finished about three Roods of Garden, well walled in, and planted with Trees; a Coach-House, and Stable for four Horses, with Hayloft over them; with or without a Barn, Cow-House, and 11 Acres of exceeding good Pasture Land. The Premises are situate within a Quarter of a Mile of the Town of Epping.

For further Particulars enquire of Mr. John King, Draper, in Epping.