1821.] Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons. March 19. At Clapton, the relict of the late Rev. William Kingsbury. Mrs. W. Malton, in Keppel-street, Russell-square. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Henry Bunnett, surgeon, of Fulham. March 20. 379 tion, ordered his bed to be warmed, aud retired to rest; he got into bed without any assistance, just laid down, and expired immediately. Mr. W. was a man who enjoyed a good state of health. At Putney, the relict of the Rev. John In Prospect-place, Cam-Brereton, of Alton Barnes, Wilts, and den-place, Bath, in her 80th year, Mrs. late Rector of Abbotstoke, Dorsetshire, J. M. Twysden. At Falmouth, aged 21, on his way to Madeira, Thomas Yeoward, esq. of London, late of Canada. At the manse of Rhynje, Aberdeenshire, in his 20th year, James, son of the Rev. James Milne. At Moor-cottage, Handsworth, Staf. fordshire, Cliffordia-Elizabeth, wife of Mr. J. H. Schneider, sister to the late Gen. Sir William Congreve. At Torbreck, N. B. Alex. Fraser, esq. of Torbreck. In his 78th year, Thomas Rogers, esq. of Southgate, Middlesex. March 21. In his house in Portmanplace, in his 64th year, Michael Bryan, esq. author of "The Biographical and Critical Dictionary of Painters and Engravers." The extent of his knowledge, the fervour of his enthusiasm, and the correctness of his taste in every particular of fine art, bas raised his name deservedly high as an accomplished connoisseur; and from the period when he had the honour of being selected to introduce to the British public the celebrated Orleans Collection, it has perhaps never fallen to the lot of any individual to sway for so many years the higher branches of pictorial art by his influential opinions. At Lakenham, near Norwich, in her 70th year, Sarah, wife of Thomas Bignold, esq. of 58, Bridge-street, Blackfriars. Sarah, relict of the late Nicholas de St. Croix, esq. of Upper Homerton. March 22. At Paris, where he had been resident for the last two years, of an inflammation on the lungs, aged 46, H. H. W. Stephens, esq.late of Chavenage-house, in the county of Gloucester. After an illness of 48 hours, in her 22d year, Anne, wife of Mr. John Matthews, and eldest daughter of Mr. John Millen, of Gravesend, Kent. At Paris, after an illness of only three days, in his 31st year, Mr. Charles Percival, youngest son of Richard Percival, esq. of Lombard-street. March 23. Aged 87, Elizabeth, relict of the late Thomas Tyndale, esq. of North Cerney, Gloucestershire, After two hours illness, in his 71st year, George Wiltshire, esq. of Clapham Common, late of the King's Head Tavern in the Poultry. He took tea, and afterwards, as was customary with him, a short sleep. On awaking, he complained of indisposi At Holkham, the relict of Sam. Blackwell, esq. of Ampney-park, Gloucestershire, sister of the late Lord Sherborne and of Mr. Coke. March 26. At Merstham house, Surrey, the Right Hon. Lady Aune Simpson, relict of John Simpson, esq. of Bradleyhall, Durham. At Reading, aged 66, James Bailey, esq. late Collector of his Majesty's Excise at Bristol. March 27. Mary, wife of Capt. William M Kissock, of the Commercial-road. At Shacklewell, in her 26th year, Jane, daughter of the late Mr. Archibald Menzies, of Edinburgh. At her brother's, at Peckham, in her 74th year, Mrs. Elizabeth Beatson. March 28. In Aldersgate-street, aged 71, Sarah, wife of Thomas Sparks, esq. At Newington-place, Kennington, Mr. Christian Splidt Mathews, of New-square, Minories. At Mr. Dobson's, in the Strand, in his 54th year, John Peacock, esq. late of Marchmont-street, Burton-crescent. Catherine-Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Bedingfield, esq. of Kirklington Hall, Cumberland. At Plaistow, in Essex, Catherine, wife of Samuel West, late of Billiter-square. March 29. At Ball's-pond, in his 78th year, Peter Forrester, esq. Throughout a mercantile career of nearly 60 years, he had experienced almost every vicissitude; his spirit alone remaining equal and unaltered. He retained every faculty of his vigorous mind to the last moment of his existence; dying as he had lived-in the firm hope of a bright futurity. At Exeter, Major George Foljambe, of the 8th foot. Aged 52, Mr. J. Pitfield, of Queenstreet, Cheapside. In the 83d year of his age, the Rev. Frederick Dodsworth, D. D. Senior Canon of Windsor, rector of Spenilthorne, and Perpetual Curate of Cleasby, Yorkshire. At her house, in Wimpole-street, Mary, the wife of Dr. George Heath, Canon of Windsor. At Paris, John Ramsay Cuthbert, esq. of Grosvenor-square.-Mr. Cuthbert had been apparently quite well during the day; but was seized early in the night with an apoplectic attack which proved fatal, notwithstanding the efforts of the medical assistants who were called in. At 380 Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons. [April, At Lisson Grove, aged 73, Mrs. Eleanor Hunter, formerly of Farningham and Seal, Kent, daughter of William Hunter, gent. of Chollerton, Northumberland. At Fulham, Phoebe, relict of the late Richard Macpheadris, esq. Dr. Parry, late surgeon of the Havannah frigate, one of the ships which conveyed Buonaparte to St. Helena.- He was unfortunately killed by a fall from his horse, near Carmarthen, At Wheat Hill, near Derby, Richard, brother of Sir Hugh Bateman, bart.; he had formerly been called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn, and since then had been High Sheriff of Derbyshire. March 30. At Brighton, Caroline, wife of Henry Thompson, esq. late of Oporto. In Lower Deptford-road, aged 47, Mr. David Barber, of Wood-street, Cheapside. In Lower Thornhaugh-street, Wm. Alfred Gould, esq. late of the Ordnance office. March 31. At his house in Pall-mall, in the 82d year of his age, Sir T. C. Bunbury, baronet. Sir Charles was for 45 years one of the representatives in Parliament for the county of Suffolk, and only declined a continuation of that honour in 1812. Sir Charles was, at one period, the most fortunate speculator on the turf, particularly at Newmarket; and at his death possessed the finest bred stud in the king dom, the whole of which will now probably be brought to the hammer. It is remarkable, that the worthy baronet never was known to wear gloves; and although be was a constant pedestrian, when in town, in all weathers, he never was seen on the pavé without extremely "clean hands." Mrs. Elliston, the wife of Mr. Elliston, the lessee of Drury-lane theatre, at her residence in Stratford-place. This amiable woman was in the gallery at the Freemasons' Tavern on Friday, in good health, on occasion of the annual dinner given in aid of the Theatrical Fund; and had not retired to bed long, when she was attacked by an hysteric affection, to which, during two years, she had been subject, and in ten minutes she was no more. Mrs. Elliston was one of the celebrated Misses Fleming, of Bath, and was well known in the most respectable circles in London, Bath, Leamington, and elsewhere; and known only to be admired and beloved. She was not more remarkable for her personal accomplishments than for the rare and exemplary excellence of her private character. Her age was 46. She had been married to Mr. Elliston-four-andtwenty years, and had borne him ten children, nine of which are living. Frances, sister of John Newdigate Ludford, esq. D. C. L. of Ansley-hall, c. Warw. At Summerville, near Cashel, Dr. Patrick Everard, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cashel. Lately. In Lower Thornhaugh-street, Bedford-square, Thos. Cusac, esq. At Ranby-ball, General Crawfurd. The Dowager Duchess of Newcastle, by this death again becomes a widow. In Somerset-street, Portman-square, Mrs. Elizabeth Harman, after a service of above 40 years in one family. In the Fleet Prison, Hannah Barber, aged 85, who had been in confinement 32 years for a contempt of the Court of Chancery; during which time she has never passed the gates. Bedfordshire-At Eversholt, aged 54, Mr. James Potts, well known for his skill in agriculture, and for having received several prizes for ploughing at Bedford and Woburn. Cornwall-At Week St. Mary, the Rev. Edward Baynes, M. A. rector of that parish, and formerly Fellow of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Hampshire-At Bearbridge Farm, near Winchester, in his 80th year, Mr. Knight, a very eccentric character. He had not been at church for many years, his house having been formerly robbed whilst be attended Divine Service: he kept no chair in his house; his only seat was a sack of corn, which was also his pillow; he always got his corn in on sledges made of boards nailed together; he never baked loaves of bread, but had his corn ground one way, which he made into cakes. His house appeared as if never cleansed. He has left the whole of his property to a niece, who lived with him from a child, and was accustomed to his habits. Kent-At Bromley, in his 64th year, the Rev. William Girdlestone, rector of Kelling cum Salthouse, Norfolk. Norfolk-At Lynn, W. S. Chatterley, the comedian, late of the Bath Theatre and the English Opera-house. His health bad long been in a declining state. He was formerly a celebrated performer of juvenile characters at Drury-lane. Northamptonshire-From the bursting of a blood-vessel, the Rev. William Stalman, son of the Rev. Wm. Stalman, rector of Stoké Bruerne, near Towcester, and Fellow of Brazenose College, Oxford. Sussex-At Chichester, aged 78, the Rev. J. B. Carpenter, rector of Elsted, Sussex, and principal surrogate to the Bishop of Chichester. Wilts-Mrs. Mann, wife of the Rev. Mr. Mann, of Shipley, near Bradford; who was performing divine service when he was summoned to attend Mrs. Mann, who breathed her last a few minutes after he reached home. Mary Woodman, widow. She attained her At Chippenham, in her 84th year, Mrs. little indisposition, and enjoyed the clearvery advanced period of life with very est faculties of mind, and very little weak ness 1821.] Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons. 381 ness of body until a few hours of her decease. Her retired habits allowed her to indulge much of her time in serious reflection and study, and in preparing herself for the calm state of mind with which she closed a long course of duty. Her affectionate disposition restricted her own expenditure, that she might the better promote the comfort and advancement of her grandchildren, to whom she bequeathed the fortune which she had acquired. At Sherston, aged 103, Jacob Taylor. He was a native of Caloe, and in early life was employed as a drover to Smithfield market; he had laboured under no bodily infirmity, except a defect in his eyesight, till the day preceding his death; having, during the last year, frequently journeyed 10 miles to procure lime, &c. which he afterwards disposed of in the neighbourhood where he resided. Yorkshire-At Whitby, Thomas Bateman, M. D. of London, author of "A Practical Synopsis of Cutaneous Diseases," 8vo. 1813. He was the pupil and friend of the celebrated Dr. Willan. WALES.-At Maes y Groes, uear Bangor, the Rev. John Roberts, M. A. rector of Llanllechyd, in that diocese, and rector of Kiddington, in the diocese of Oxford. IRELAND.-At her house in CollegeGreen, aged 82, Mrs. Eliza Tyler, the last representative of that very ancient family, the Tylers of Herefordshire, and aunt to Mr. Southey, the Poet Laureate. This lady, in her youth, was one of the most distinguished beauties of her time, both at the Courts of St. James's and Lisbon, the reigning toast at Bath, and the charm of the assembly-rooms there, when Beau Nash was master of the ceremonies. At Longfield, aged 85, Isaiah Nevin, esq. one of the keenest sportsmen and best shots in Ireland. Until within the last two years of his active life, he spiritedly continued the use of his gun. ABROAD.-At Calais, the Hon. Lieut.Col. Irby, son of Lord Bostou, late of the Life Guards. At Hanover, A. Herschell, esq. well known in the musical world as a profound and elegant musician, and brother to Sir W. Herschell, the celebrated astronomer. Suddenly, at sea, Capt. Green, Commander of his Majesty's Revenue Cuiter Antelope, stationed at the port of Swan sea. April 1. In Wardrobe-place, Doctor's Commons, in his 80th year, much respected and lamented, William Box, esq. Deputy of the Ward of Castle Baynard; which Ward he had represented in the Court of Common Council of this city for 44 successive years. He retained the full possession of his faculties to the latest moment of his long life; nearly sixty years of which had been passed in the active exercise of the talents which it pleased Providence to entrust to him, in promoting the welfare and happiness of his family and fellow-citizens. At Brighton, Sir Charles Edmonstone, of Dunheath, Bart. M. P. for the county of Stirling. In York-place, Portman-square, aged 13, Charles-William, eldest son of the Hon. Wm. Beresford, and grandson to the Earl of Tankerville. At Clifton, Augusta Charlotte, dan. of John Prettejohn, esq. of Harehatch, Berks. At Twyford Bridge-house, aged 21, Mrs. J. Forster. At Bury St. Edmund's, aged 58, George Western, esq. of the General Post office. April 2. Dr. Gregory, Professor of Medicine in the University of Edinburgh; of whom an account in our next. In Great Cumberland-street, in her 13th year, Mary-Anne Bentley. Aged 60, Mr. S. Highley, of Fleetstreet, bookseller. In St. James's-street, Mrs. Lock. At Eltham-house, Kent, the widow of the late Rawson Aislabie, esq. The Right Hon. Lady Elizabeth, wife of Gore Townsend, esq. of Honington-hall, Warwickshire. At Apsley's-town, Lingfield, Surrey, in his 63d year, Robt. Bostock, esq. At Sidmouth, aged 72, the Rev. William Jenkins. April 3. In Marchmont-street, Eliza- In his 44th year, Mr. Andrew Cutbell, of Middle-row, Holborn, bookseller. April 4. In Greenwich Hospital, of which he was Governor, Admiral Sir John Colpoys.-Sir John stood third on the list of Admirals of the Red. In New-road, St. George's in the East, aged 53, Mr. Samuel Holloway, of the firm of Strickland and Holloway, coal-merchants, of Wapping. April 5. Miss Eliza Magnall, late of Crofton-hall, near Wakefield. In Newman's row, Lincoln's Inn Fields, aged 78, Mrs. Sarah Powis. John Johnson, esq. of Seymour-court, near Great Marlow, a celebrated member of the Hampden Club, and author of vari ous political letters, &c. under the signa ture of Timothy Trueman. In Dublin, R. M'Donnell, esq. welt known as a zealous advocate for Catholic Emancipation. On Tuesday he presided in full health and spirits at the annual din-19 ner of a Charitable Institution; on Wednesday was taken ill at the house of a friend; and on Thursday was a lifeless corpse. At Stoke D'Abernon, Surrey, Miss Fe- to therstonhaugh. 382 Obituary.-Canal Shares.—Meteorological Table. [April, April 6. At Kensington, the widow of the late Mr. Hargrave, of Northumberland-street, Strand. In his 58th year, after an apoplectic seizure, the Rev. George Ford, Pastor upwards of 25 years of the Congregation of Protestant Dissenters at Stepney. At Norwood, Surrey, in his 72d year, Thomas Richardson, esq. formerly of Man "chester. After a few hours illness, of a paralytic stroke, aged 47, the wife of Mr. W. Sewell, of the London-road, Southwark. Mr. Chas. Brightley, printer and pub. lisher, of Bungay, in Suffolk. Happening to be in Stamford in the course of a journey on business, he went from the Crown Inn, to secure a place by the coach for Leicester, which starts from the George and Angel inn. He was remarked at the coach-office as a fine robust looking man, about 60 years of age, and seemed to be in perfect health. He paid his fare, and had just reached the gateway of the Crown inn, when he fell down and died instantly, without uttering a word or a groan. In New Norfolk-street, after a long and severe illness, which he bore with singular piety and resignation, Charles Piescbell, esq. aged 70 years, whose life was distinguished by a constant display of acts of benevolence and charity. At Woolwich Common, Lient. A. C. Willock, R. A. sou of Francis Willock, esq. of Hill, Southampton. In Montagu-square, in his 13th year, Wm. Hoyte Bligh, only son of the Hon. Wm. Bligh. April 7. In White Lion-street, Pentonville, in her 75th year, the widow of the late Mr. Edw. Pewtner, of Charter-houseJane. THE AVERAGE PRICES of NAVIGABLE CANAL SHARES and other PROPERTY, in April 1821 (to the 25th), at the Office of Mr. ScoTT, 28, New Bridge street, London.Oxford, 6451. ex Div. 161. Half-year.-Ditto Bonds, at par, 57. per Cent. Interest.Neath, 410. Div. 25. per Ann. 5. Bonus. Swansen, 1902. ex Div. 12. - Monmouth, 152. Div. 10%. -Ditto Debentures, 96l. per Cent. 3l. per Cent. Interest. . Leeds and Liverpool, 300l. Div. 10. per Ann.-Warwick and Birmingham, 220, ex Div. 57. 10s. Half-year.-Grand Junction, 2211. Div. 91. per Ann.-Ellesmere, 64. Div. 31.-Rochdale, 421. Div. 21. per Aun.-Lancaster, 251. 15s. ex Div. 1-Grand Union, 241. Regent's, 26. 10.- Worcester and Birmingham, 251. ex Div. 1.Kennet and Avon, 191. 10s. Div. 18s.-Huddersfield, 134.-Wilts and Berks, 3.-West India Dock, 1671. ex Div. 5. Half-year. London Dock, 991. 10s. ex Half-year's Div. 21. Globe Assurance, 121l. Div. 6l. per Ann.-Imperial, 80l. Div. 21. 5s. Halfyear.-Atlas, 4l. 15s.-Rock Assurance, 17. 18s.-Hope Ditto, 31. 2s. 6d.-Grand Junction Water Works, 494.-Westminster Gas Light Company, 617. ex Half-year's Div. 2. - New Ditto, 10. Premium. - City of London Ditto Original, 25. Premium, ex Div. - British Plate Glass Company, 2101.- London Institution, 347. Russel Ditto, 101. 10s. METEOROLOGICAL TABLE for April, 1821. By W. CARY, Strand. Height of Fahrenheit's Thermometer. Height of Fahrenheit's Thermometer. Mar. April 12 43 51 28 40 43 13 42 47 40 15 39 48 39 57 stormy with 16 42 55 43 49 fair 68 fair 87 fair 17 41 55 45 50 . 46 58 47 50 67 66 56 73 49 61 cloudy 86 fair 59 26 62 74 60 ,56 fair 76 fair ⚫80 small rain BILL OF MORTALITY, from March 26, to April 24, 1821. AVERAGE PRICES of CORN, from the Returns ending April 14, 1821. INLAND COUNTIES. Wheat Rye Barly Oats Beans S. d. s. ds. 2 S. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. 6 J London 56 233 025 620 0 54 14 31 022 216 3 3 Norfolk 54 6 34 322 418 0 Stafford PRICE OF FLOUR, per Sack, April 23, 48s. to 50s. OATMEAL, per Boll of 140lbs. Avoirdupois, April 14, 18s. 10d. AVERAGE PRICE of SUGAR, April 18, 35s. 1d. per cwl. Kent Bags......................... 21. 10s. to 41. 4s. Kent Pockets PRICE OF HAY AND STRAW, April 23: St. James's, Hay 47. 15s. Straw 17. 13s. Od. Clover 54. Os.—Whitechapel, Hay 4l. 10s. Od. Straw 11.14s. Od. Clover 51. 5s.---Smithfield, Hay 4/. 10s. Od. Straw 11. 12s. Od. Clover 51. 5s. SMITHFIELD, April 23. To sink the Offal-per stone of 8lbs. Lamb.........................6$. Od. to 8s. Od. COALS, April 23: Newcastle 30s. 6d. to 41s. 6d.—Sunderland, 31s. 6d. to 42s. 6d. TALLOW, per Stone, 81b. Town Tallow 59s. 6d. Yellow Russia 54s. SOAP, Yellow 82s. Mottled 92s. Curd 96s.-CANDLES, 10s. Od, per Doz. Moulds 11s, 6d. |