INCIDENTS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS, IN AND NEAR LONDON : With Biographical Memoirs of distinguished Characters recently deceased. THE City intend to apply to Parliament early in the ensuing session, for bills to alter and amend the late acts relative to Smithfield Market; to the Sunday toll on Blackfriar's Bridge; the entrances into the City by Picket and Skinner Streets; and to some other objects of municipal regulations. The expense of the improvements in Westminster, in the vicinity of the two houses of Parliament, including the purchase of old buildings and ground, amounts to 228,497. It does not appear that any further expense will be incurred (unless the commissioners should make other purchases), while the ground is capable of being let advantageously on building leases, which may repay a part of what has been expended in purchasing and clearing. The Parliamentary grants for building a new wing to the British Museum, amount to 21,770/.; and the total amount paid for the erection of Dartmoor prison, was, in March last, 116,2977. A canal has been projected from Bristol to join the Wiltshire and Berkshire canal, at or near Foxham. By this communication, and through the medium of the intended Western Junction and the Grand Junction canals, a regular and safe navigation will be opened with the ports of London and Bristol. The sum of 400,000. has been subscribed to carry the plan into execution. On Saturday, August 26, a fire broke out in the office of the Traveller Newspaper, Fleet street, which in the course of an hour consumed the whole interior of the house. No part of the property was saved; but in consequence of the prompt assistance of the engines, and a plentiful supply of water, the adjoining houses were preserved. The fire was first observed in the second floor, but its cause is not ascertained. After A duel was fought at Moulsey Hurst, on Monday, between Capain Hants and Mr. Coleshall, a gentleman of some notoriety on the turf, in consequence of a dispute elative to some trivial bet at Egham races. exchanging two shots, the captain was daugepusly wounded in the left breast, and his antagonist has fled.-Another duel took place on Thursday morning, between Mr. G. Payne and Mr. Clark, in which the former was mortally wounded. The duel was occasioned by Mr. Payne, who has a wife and four children, forming an attachment for the sister of his opponent. Mr. P. died on Friday morning; his property, of 14,0001. per annum, devolves to his eldest sun.-A third duel was fought last week, at Haddington, between Captain Rutherford, of the 25th regiment, and Mr. Cahill the surgeon: The parties excl anged two shots, by both of which Captain R. was Mr. wounded, and died soon afterwards. Cahill has since absconded. COVENT GARDEN THEATRE.-On Monday, September 10, this Theatre opened for the season, when nearly as much disapproba tion was evinced as last year, in consequence of the number of private boxes which still continued. The performances during the first week were rendered inaudible, and the clamour continued to increase. A dance called the Contract was substituted for the O. P. dance. We are now, however, rejoiced to find that this theatre is no longer likely to continue the scene of discord and tumult, the proprietors having conceded the point in dispute. They have determined to comply with the demands of the public, and to fulfil the contract immediately by opening four boxes on each side. MARRIED. H. Paterson, jun. esq. to the eldest daughter of Sir T. Turton, M. P. At St. Georgs, R. Curran, esq. eldest son of the Right Hon. J. P. C. Master of the Rolls in Ireland, to Miss Weysel, of York-place. At St. Ann's, Mr. Canham, of the Temple, to Miss Swainson. At St. George's, J. Guise, esq. to the second daughter of the late R. Westmacott, esq. Lieut. Col. Needham, of the third garrison battalion, to the youngest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Baker, rector of Marksbury. Mr. J. St. Newby, of Poland-street, to the eldest daughter of J. Barry, esq. of Bath. At Poole, Mr. J. Driver, of Stamford hill, to the youngest daughter of the late S. Rolles, esq. At St. James's, Viscount Falmouth, to the eldest daughter of H. Bankes, esq. At Kensington, Mr Smith, of Southampton-street, Bloomsbury, to the eldest daughter of Colonel Codd. At St. Paul's, J. Ponton, esq. of Nizel, Kent, to the daughter of J. Dunn, esq. of Bedford-street. H. Hoddleston esq. of Gray's-inn, to Miss A. Goodchild, of Richmond. F. C. Street, esq. of Gower-street, to the second daughter of J. Nailer, esq. of Queensquare, Bloomsbury. T. J. Tatham, esq. of Lami's Conduitstreet, to the youngest daughter of D. Featon, esq. of Ely place, Holborn. At Columbo, T. Eden, esq. to Frances, daughter of the Hon. J. Rodney. At St. Andrew's, T. C. Patrick, esq. of Winchmore Hill, to the eldest daughter of B. Combe, esq. of John street, Bedford row. J. James, esq. of Dowgate-hill, to the second daughter of B. Cumbe, esq. At. St. George's, Sir D. Cope, of Branshill Park, Hants. to Miss Francis, of Park place. At Newington, the Rev. W. Spoore, of Elindon, to the daughter of the late Sir L. O'Brien. DIED. At Brompton, Mrs. Mary Reeve, 58. In Gloucester place, aged 58, Lody Haruke, in consequence of being thrown out of a gig, at Guildford. At Edmonton, Mrs. Hodgson. T. Ebrail, facher of the corn meter who was shot by a life-guards-man, 48. At Brompton, C. Palmer, esq. In Spring-gardens, Mrs. B. Harris, 19. Mrs. Grooby, wife of C. G. esq. of Chapel street, Grosvenor square. In Old Burlington-street, the Hon. E. Bouverie, M. P. for Northampton. In Weymouth-street, Cavendish-square, Jane, widow of the late Morris Robinson, esq. of Lincoln's in-fields, mother of Lord Rokeby, of Mount Morris, in Kent, and West Layton Hail, Yorkshire, and of Matthew Montague, esq. of Denton-castle, Northumberland, and Sandleford Priony, Berkshire, M. P. for St. Germain's, Cornwall. She was the eldest daughter of John Greenland, esq. of Lovelace, eldest son of Augustine Greenland, esq..of Bellevue, both in Kent. In Portland-place, the Lady of A. H. Eyre, M. P. for Nottingham. At Waltham green, the Rev. Mr. Prevost, minister of the French Conformist chapel, Dean-street, Soho. Lieut. F. T. Fowler, R. M. 21. J. Paice, esq. 83. Ms. C. Abbett, of Paradise-row, Chelsea,7 74. At Jamaica Hospital, Licut. Hammick, of the Polyphemus. In Greek street, Soho, Mrs Mawbray, 92. The second daughter of Mr. Hand, of Bondstreet 19. In Montague street, Mrs. S. Day. B. Backus, esq. of Bury-court, St. Mary-axe. Mrs. S. Parker, of Old Broad-street, 80. Miss B. Robinson, of Gray's-inn-place, 82. In George-street, Portman square, Henry the infant son of Captain Langley, of the 2nd life-guards. Mr. Muss, drawing-master, At Ramsgate, Mr. Campbell, apothecary, of Coventry-street, whither he had gone for the benefit of his health. Falling overboard, while the packet was tacking in harbour, he was unfortunately drowned. In Basinghall-street, Thomas Laggen, esq. an eminent solicitor. By his incorruptible integrity in public, and his amiable manners in private life, he was universally esteemed, beloved, and respected; and in his profession, his character stood deservedly high. His legal knowledge was great, which, united with a most engaging address, inspired the confidence, while they concilitated the love and gained the affections, of a numerous circle of friends and acquaintance. Baving, bart. in his 74th year. He was phyAt his house at Leigh, in Kent, Sir Francis sically exhausted, but his mind remained unsubdued by age or infirmity to the last breath. His bed was surrounded by nine out of ten, the number of his sons and daughters, all of whom he lived to see established in splendid. independence. He was formerly member for Chipping Wycombe, Bucks. and was succeeded in the representation of that borough by his son, Thomas Baring, esq. the present member. Three of his sons carry on the great com mercial-house, and which, by his superior height of respect. His other two sons are retalents and integrity, he carried to so great a turned from India with fortunes. His five daughters are all most happily married; and in addition to all this, it is supposed he has left freehold estates to the amount of half a million. Such was the extensive connection and influence of Sir F. Baring, in the muuied world, that his indisposition, and the little hope that appeared of his recovery, was said to have produced a depression in the funds. In Great George-sueet, Charles Pybus, esq. He was one of the Lords of his Majesty's Treasury, and many years member of Parliament for Dover, during the administra tion of Mr. Pitt. Bouverie, M. P. for Northampton, and uncle to the Earl of Radnor. At Ealing, William Knox, esq. formerly Under-secretary of state, 78. PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL OCCURRENCES, Arranged geographically, or in the Order of the Counties, from North to Sonth. NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM. MARRIED. At Newcastle, Mr. Lance lot Wilson, to Miss Elizabeth Elliott.Mr. James Felby, to Miss Ann Donavan.Mr. Thomas Price, to Miss Ann Walch.Mr. Porter, to Miss Margaret Paterson. At Jarrow, William Gray Pearson, esq. of N. Shields, to Mary Ann, only daughter of Mr. H. Greathead, inventor of the Life Boat, Died.] At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Mir. Seth Johnson, 80, one of the chamberlains of that town. Mrs. Ruth Hamilton, 73.-Mr. Jonathan Leighton, of the Quay. - Mrs. Turnbull, of the Low bridge, bookseller.-Mr. John Elliot, of Pilgrim-street, 62, much respected.-Mr. John Proctor, chemist and druggist.-Mr. John Robinson, for many years captain of the watch in that town. At Sunderland, Mr. William Hope, pub. lican, 75-Much lamented, Mr. William Hill Chaters, 19, son of Mr. T. A. Chaters, of North Shields, ship owner. He had a paralytic stroke when master of the ship William, bound to Quebec, on the 1st of June last, and another on the 4th Sept. accompanied with a lock jaw, which terminated his existence. In his 27th year, deservedly regretted, Mr. Richard Plummer, of Dalton, and only son of John P. esq. of Shiremoore House, in the parish of Tynemouth. At Stamfordham, Mrs. Mable Johnson, 81, relict of Mr. W. J. who, for near 60 years, kept the Mason's Arms public-house in that place with much credit. At North Shields, much regretted, John, son of Mr. John Brass, ship owner. At the High Felling, near Gateshead, Mr. Christopher Dodds, 80. At Trimdou Hall, Durham, Miss DunMing, much lamented. In Elvet, Durham, Mr. William Holmes, blacksmith, 80. In the South Bailey, Durham, Timothy Hutchinson, esq. 78. In Old Elvet, Durham, whither he had arrived from London the day preceding, Jo seph Bacon, esq. in the 25th year of his age. At Hexham, suddenly, Mr. Lancelot Liddell, attorney at law, much and deservedly tegset ed. At Dean House, near South Shields, whilst speaking to his servant, Mr. Thomas Humball, a gentleman highly esteemed through life, and much lamented by a numerous acquaintance. At Spittal, near Berwick, after a life of strong vicissitudes and escapes, Thomas Gor don, 90. It is related of him, that at one period of his life, being under sentence of death in Edinburgh goal, one of the county magis trates, speaking warmly about the prisoner, said, that all the Gordons should hanged." This speech was conveyed to the Duchess of Gordon, who, feeling for the honour of the name, immediately exerted all her influence in behalf of Gordon, and succeeded in getting his sentence changed to a few years' solitary confinement. be Of a decline, on the 23d of August last, at Seahain, near Stockton on Tees, aged 23, Joseph Blacket, the extraordinary young man, whose talents and misfortunes recommended him to the notice, and afterwards to the protection, of many very distinguished characters, under the introduction ani auspices of Mr. Pratt. About a year and a half since, Mr. P. assisted him in putting forth a volume of poems, under the title of "Specimens of the Poetry, &c. the whole edition of which was circulated by private patronage, very greatly to the advantage of the author; and we are happy to find that his former editor has announced his intention of giving the public at large, an edition of the poems of his late protogè, with many additions, and likewise an engraving of their author from a drawing by Masquerier, who has happily preserved a most correct likeness of the original. The profits of the publication will be exclusively devoted to the subsistence and education of the infant daughter of the deceased, who, by the untimely death of her father, is now become an orphan; her mother having also fallen a victim to a similar disorder, which, it is thought, was communicated to her husband. Further interesting particulars will occupy some of our future pages, as well to serve the living as to he nour the dead. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND. Married. At Carlisle, Mr. William Routledge, of Shaddon Gate, to Miss Jane Nelson. Died. At Carlisle, Mrs. M. Richardson, aged 77, widow of Mr. James R. late clerk of St. Cuthbert's. Mr. William Marshall, tallow chander, 51.--At the advanced age of 90, Mrs. Jane West.-Mrs. Jane Pears, 44. In the parish of Arthuret, at an advanced age, Mr. W. Moffat, having been confined to his bed more than 40 years: 273 At Treepland, in Cumberland, Mrs. Mary Jackson, aged 82 years, forty of which she had been a widow, and was greatly respected through life. She was the person who hrst discovered the method of re ring what are now called the potatoe oats, so penerally cultivated, and with such success in various parts of the kingdom. The circumstance which jed to it was the deceased's observing a single, stem of oats growing on a potatoe rig, the seed of which had been conveyed thither by the wind. Observing that the straw was uncom monly strong, when the grain was matured, she preserved it, and used it for seed the-ensuing season, which succeeding in a very extraordinary degree, the method was soon af ter adopted by numbers farmers. YORKSHIRE. Married.] At Leeds, Joshua Taylor, esq. of Gomersal, to Miss Tickle of Workington, Cumberland At the Quakers' meeting. BrigEats, Mr. R. Spen e, of North Shields, draper, to the daughter of Robert Foster, esq. of Hubblethwarte-hall,-Mr. John Handley, cabinet maker, to Viss Elizabeth Fushforth. At Wakefield, Thomas Gould, esq. (grandson of the late Judge Gould,) to the daughter of W. Martin, esq. of Cottingwork Hall, near York Mr. Nurse, linen-draper, to Miss Bucktrout, grocer. at Kirk-Purton, the Rev. J. Kershaw, superintendent preacher of the Huddersfield circuit, to Missones, daughter of T. J. esq. of Whitby. Mr. Joseph Holmes, of Woodhouse, to Miss Mary Cooper, of Hunslet. This marriage proves that "the silent eloquence of love," so much celebrated in song, is not a poetic fiction, for the bridegroom is deaf and dumb. A Wensley, Mr. Matthew Dobson, attor ney at law, to Miss M. Stapelton. At Gisburne Parke, in Craven, S. Skurray Day, esq of Burnett, Somerset, to the Hon. Catherine Lister. eldest daughter of the Right Hon. Thomas Lora Ribblesdale. At Coxwold church, the Baron Steinberg, to the Right Hon. Lady Newborough. At Barton upon Humber, Mr. Joseph Marris, to Miss Helen Graburn, youngest daughter of Marmaduke Nelson Graburn, esq. of that place. Mr. John Wood, of Bramley, to Miss Mary Hainsworth, daughter of Mr. S. H. of Addle Mills. John Lodge Batley, esq. to Miss Baines, daughter of Mr. John Baines, surgeon, of Masham. At Walton, Mr. J. F. Bouet, to Miss Mary Emma Howard. At Whitby, Mr. Joseph Brown, to Miss Ellen Staintrop. At Bull, Mr. Marmaduke Constable, mer. chant, to Miss Mary Wells. At Hessle, Mr. William Wood, of Anlaby, At Kildwick, Lister Eliis, esg of Castlefeld, near Bingley, to Miss Olivia Garforth, second daughter of Thomas G. esq. of Stee ton Hail. fied At York, Mrs Coupland, of the York Tavern, 3. Her death is truly larelatives and mented by a large circle o friends. She was a good wife, a loving and affectionate mother, a kind relative, and cheerful friend and companion.-Margaret, wie of Mr. Alderman Rhodes, 76. At Leeds, Mr. Christopher Smith. 72, formerly an eminent cooper. He was a truly honest man. Lately, Mr. Wilkinson, of Sheepcar.-Mr. William Nicholson, 55.-Mr. Lister, musical preceptor.-Mr. George Lewen', 19, much and deservedly lamented. At Wakefield, Mr. Isaac Allen. upwards of seven years clerk in the bank of Messrs. TownHis urbanity and send and Rishworth, 21. integrity secured to him the esteem of his fellow clerks, and the respect of his employers. At Halifax, Mr. David Haigh, landlord of the Shakespear Tavern. Having got out of bed, supposed either in his sleep, or dreaming, unfortunately threw up the chamber window, and falling into a yard adjoining the premises, he was so dreadfully bruised as to cause his immediate death. He was in the prime of life, and has left three children and a pregnant wife to lament the dreadful accident. At Hall, Mr. William Sleight, glover. He had in the course of the day complained of being indisposed, but shut up the shop himself between eight and nine in the evening, and afterwards went to his uncle's in Chariot-stree, where he was taken worse, and died before eleven o'clock. At Barnsley, Mr. John Holt, of Range Northowram, in the prime of life, Mr. Richard Rock, surgeon. His professional abililities, and humane disposition, will be long regretted by all who were acquainted with him. At Scarborough, where she had gone for the benefit of her health, Mrs. Mary Taylor, of Leeds. At Sessey Park, Mrs. Metcalf, 60,-Mrs. Dickinson, relict of Mr. John D. of Selby, 67. At Huddersfield, Mr. William Kirkley, printer, late of Gateshead, 33-John Witson, esq. of Bilton Park, near Knaresborough. LANCASHIRE. Considerable improvements are intended to be made at Liverpool, by erecting a new castorn house, and other commercial buildings, on the scite of the old dock, to widen several of the Quays, enlarge some of the streets, make new ones, and to establish a dock police. To meet the expences of these alterations, it is proposed, to increase the post duties and charges on the export and import of various articles, The late storm at Liverpool, was one of the most dreadful, which has occurred within human human recollection. It was seen approaching from the north-east, about half past 12 o'clock at noon, in the form of large dense cloud of most tremendous blackness, and visi bly surcharged with electric matter. Soon after it came down in the greatest flood of rain the inhabitants had ever witnessed, mixed with hali-stones of astonishing size and quantity, and accompanied with the most awful bursts of thunder and flashes of lightning. The storm listed for above an hour and a half. One man in the neighbourhood was hurt by the lightning, and some houses suffered considerable damage; but there is great reason to rejoice that the devastation has not been much greater. Married.] At Liverpool, Mr. John Rothwell, of Sephton, to Mrs. Ruth Bunnell The Rev. John Penketh Buée, L.L B. of Halsall Hall, to the eldest daughter of the Kev. Glover Moore, A.M. late rector of Halsall. --Mr. M. Lyon, to Miss C. Yates, daughter of the late Rev. B. Yates. At Manchester, Mr. D. Lowe, of Smedley, aged 75, to Miss A. Constantine, aged 25; teing the fifth sacrifice of the bridegroom at the altar of Hymen-Mr. W. Mason, of Salford, to Miss Harriett Owens, of Pendleton. At Ormskirk, Mr James Wilkinson, to Miss March, of Latham. At Rochdale, Mr. Joseph Butterworth, woolstapler, to Miss Sarah Aspinal!. At Wigan, Mr. James Hooton, of Upholland, to Miss Ann Foster. Died At Liverpool, Mr. Henry Ashcroft, stone-mason, 70 --John Cho ley, esq. merchant, 70.-Aged 27, Mrs. Pool, wife of Mr. Rose-place, much regretted.-Ellen, the only daughter of Mrs. Nixon Miss Jane Worrall, univ sally respected.-Miss Gruney, daughter of Mr. George Grundy.-After an illness of a few hours, Mrs. Lake, wife of William Charles L. esq. none can be more sincerely, more deeply, or more extensively regretted Mrs Cheshyre, mother of S. C. Esq. St. Anne's Street.ged 24, john, the eldest son of the late Mr John Joy, merchant. -Mrs. Moulton, 93. Sne retained her faculties to the last.-Mr. J. H. Lloyd, clerk of the customs, 24. were gathered together to witness this tribute of respect to the memory of d parted worth. The procession extended nearly nalf a mile. There were forty six carriages, only three of which were empty. The earl of Derby was among the company. Lord Stan. ley, and many other gentlemen, were prevented by the Lancaster assizes, from attending on the occasion. At Manchester, Mrs. Wood wife of the Rev. W Wood, of Crescent Salford. At Cringle-brook Rusholme, near Manchester, Mr. William Burgess. He was all in all the honest man. At Lancaster, Miles Housman, esq. searcher, 78 At Smithy-Brook, near Wigan, John Hudson, esq. 55. At Preston, Mr. John Wyke, after a long and severe illness,.65.-Mrs. Simm, 82. Mrs. Grimshaw, of Aurienshaw, near Manchester. Mrs. Briars, of Gootnargh, near Preston, 74. At Mucclestone, Mr. R. P. Hadfield, of Northwich, merchant, to Miss Ann Hand, daughter of the late Mr. R. Hand, of Bromley Hall, Staffordshire. Died.] At Chester, advanced in years, Johu Bennett, esq. one of the aldermen of that city. Mr Wallis schoolmaster.-in the meridian of life, Mr. Woodin, of 9aughall, near Chester; he retired to rest in good health, but slept to wake no more! an awful lesson to the living. At Preston Brook, `arter a short illness, Mrs. Gee, of Boughton, near Chester, 70. See lived beloved, and died regretted, by all who had the pleasure of her acquain ance. At Moston, near Ches.er, 52, Mr St:phen Howard, land steward to Massey, esq. of Moston Hall, in whose and his father's employ he had been upwards of twenty. years to "paint with empty words" his worth, or to extol his Christian resignation, would be needless. To sum up his charac he was one of the noblest works of God, "an honest man."-Mr. Inumas Vaughan, of Farndon. At Nice Blundell, near Liverpool, Henry Blundell, esq. in the 27th year of his age. An attempt to delineate the leading features of so great a public and well-known character, we may with justice say with Pope, that ter, is above our limited power. As a patron of the fine arts, and an encourager of deserving merit in whatever snape it presented itself, he stood unrivalled. Of his benevolent and extensive charities, our pub je institutions bear ample testimony, and in private le, he possessed in a most eminent degree, every social tie and endearing quality that human nature is capable of. The remains of this much esteemed gen leman, w re interred in the family vault in Sephton church, attended to the grave by a numerous assemblage of the neighbouring gentry, tenantry, and servants, amidst a concourse of spectators, who At Erdswick Hall, aged 75, Mrs. Davies, whose example through life was worthy of imitation in an advanced age, Mr. Woolridge, of Calveley Hall.-Mr. Thomas Boote, grocer, of Eton, near Tarporley, 64. At Heaton House, the seat of the Right Hon. the Earl of Wilton, where she had been house-keeper upwards of 30 years, Mrs Par ker, much and deservedly esteemed and regretted. At Peckforton, suddenly, aged 67, Mr. |