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Justice Park. There were seven prisoners; one was condemned.

At Carlisle, Mr. Curwen, Sir James Graham, and a Mr. James, on independent principles, started for the representation of the city. Sir James met with a friendly reception by the multitude, who freely canvassed his late parliamentary history. Mr. Curwen avowed the same manly, undisguised principles, and his speeches were warmly received. Mr. James promised patriotic efforts. At the final close of the poll, the numbers stood

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Sir James Graham, J. C. Curwen, Esq W. James, Esq Married.]-Mr. A. Foster to Miss J. Fearon, both of Carlisle. Mr. T. Scarrow, of Carlisle, to Miss M. Pears, of Brampton. Mr. G. Benson, to Miss D. Slater, both of Whitehaven. Mr. T. Harker, to Miss Steele Mr. J. Carlisle, to Mrs. E Makinson, all of Workington. Mr. N. Routledge, to Miss S. Graham, born of Penritt. W. Todd, to Miss M. Wallace: Mr. J. Chapham, to Miss J. Clark: Mr. J. Clodsdale, to Miss M. Robinson: Mr. J. Gradwell, to Miss Robinson: all of Kendal. The Rev. J. Gregson, of Wigton, to Miss M. A. Messenger, of Overton. Mr. J. Nicholson, of Clea Green, to Miss Farlam. Mr. W. Meals, to Miss Evening, both of Embleton. Mr. B. White, of Embleton, to Miss Jennings, of Jenkin. Mr. Tomlinson, to Miss Rook, both of Stanger. Mr. Willock, of Sedgwick, to Miss Moor, of Bridge End.

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Died.]-At Carlisle, in Scotch-street, 74, Mr. G. Robinson, much respected. Mr. J. Losh, of the firm of Messrs. Losh and Co. of Dentonholme. 74, Mr. G. Robinson, muchrespected. 37, Mr. E. Robinson. In Rickergate, 44, Mrs. E. Gilkerson. At an advanced age, Mr. J. Lowes. 87, Mrs. E. Hodgson. At Penrith, 40, Mrs. J. Ramsay. 39, Mrs. M. Lancaster. 82, Mrs. Colker. At Whitehaven, Mr. J. Mounsey, much respected. 87, Mr. W. Atkinson. In Scotch-street, 94, Mrs. M. Smith. In Irish-street, 91, Mrs. F. Downing. 40, Mr. E. Crossfield, one of the Society of Friends. In George-street, 47, Miss A. Parker. In Queen-street, 42, Lieut. Page, R. N. 61. Mr. T. Stevenson. At Workington, 64, Mr. J. Piggs.. 44, Mrs. F. Mc Grace. At Kendal, 72, Mrs. Walker. 77, Mr. W. Atkin. 71, Mr. W. Geldard. At Maryport, 61, Mr. A. Wise. At an advanced age, Mrs. Clark. Mrs. T. Ashbridge. Mrs. P. Collins, suddenly. At Cockermouth, Mrs. C. Romney. 72, Mr. R. Clarkson. 62, Mrs. A. Ferguson. 21, Mr. T. Gorton. Lieut.-Col. John Brown, Esq. of the East India Company's Service. At Brampton, 78, Mrs. E. Armstrong. At Barmsion, 73, Robert Colling, Esq. much-respected, one of the most noted stock-breeders in the North

of England. At Harrington, 66, Mrs. A. Crossthwaite. At Eaglesfield, 88, Mrs. M. Bowman. At Winster, Miss Rigg. At Newton, 80, Mr. S. Jackson. At Ambleside, 71, Mr. E. Partridge. At Shap, Mrs. Henderson, wife of John Henderson, Esq.

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Married.]-Mr. Waterland, to Miss Hick. Mr. J. Pickard, to Miss A. Arrow. Mr. M. Simpson, to Miss E. Thompson. Mr. R. Hall, to Miss R. Skinner: all of Hull. The Rev. J. Milner, vicar of Appleby, to Miss Crompton, of Hull. Mr. S. Salmon, to Miss S. Goodyear, both of Leeds. Captain H. C. Russell, of the artillery, to Miss M. A. Thorp, of Leeds. Mr. R. Bingant, to Miss E. Smith, both of Doncaster. Mr. P. Tigar, of Beverley, to Miss M. Hardwicke, of Allerston. Mr. J. Baker, of Idle, to Mrs. E. Phillips, of Bradford. Mr. W. O. Padley, to Miss Savage, of Selby. Geo. Broadrick, Esq. of Finningley Park, to Miss S. Scott, of Shincliffe Hall. Mr. J. Wigual, to Miss J. Williamson, both of Heighley. John Rhodes Ralph, Esq. of Wheatley, to Miss A. Ramsden, of Halifax. Mr. J. King, of Hemslet, to Mrs. Waddington, of Hunslet-lane. Mr. R. Morley, of Hunslet, to Miss A. Harrison, of Leeds. Mr. W. Foster, to Miss J. Reyner, both of Roystone. Mr. B. Fothergill, to Miss M. Roger, both of Beeston.

Died.]-At York, 66, Mr. Brown. 77, Mr. J. Yeoman. At Hull, Mr. M. M. Owston. In Syke's-street, Mrs. Barnard. 59, Mr. W. Shaw. In Story-street, Mrs. A. Stephenson. 62, Mr. D. Stowe. 48, Mrs. Todd. At Leeds, in St. James's-street, at an advanced age, Mr. L. Newsome. In St. Peter's-square, Mrs. S. Green. 70, Mr. H. Pickering..

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Pickering. Mrs. Wilkinson. In Park-row, Mrs. E. Sigston. 87, Mr. A. Atkinson. In Woodhouse-lane, 54, Mr. P. Land. 28, Mrs. Granger, esteemed. At Sheffield, Mr. B. Wood. 33, Mr. Hadfield, of the firm of Messrs. Hadfield and Co. suddenly. At Wakefield, Catherine, widow of Benjamin Wainwright, M. D. Mrs. C. Smith. Mrs. Fletcher. 32, Miss H. Hatton. 70. Mrs. S. Hartley. 65, Mrs. E. Booth, of Westgatecommon. At Huddersfield, 47, Mr. W. Edwards, 79. Mr. Eyre. 65, Mr. S. Fox. Beverley, Lieut.-Gen. Cheney. At Pontefract, 64, William Perfect, Esq. At Boroughbridge, Miss A. F. Sedgwick. At Ripon, Mr. T. Scruton respected. At Malton, 46, Mr. Ashton. At Pocklington, Mrs. Bell. At Tanfield, 94, the Rev. J. Baines, deservedly lamented. At Wooodlesford, 83, William Wilks, Esq. At Croom, Mrs. M. Swale, much-respected. At Acomb, 70, Mrs. Taylor. At Bubwith, 66, Mrs. Chaplin, much-esteemed. At Knowles, 55, Mrs. M. Waterhouse. At South Dalton, 75, Mrs. L. Leake.

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345 Leyland 124 Preston has shewn a considerable portion of freedom in the choice of its representa、 tives. A struggle was almost unknown in that town; the manufacturing interest had predominated over every attempt at liberty; but the late election manifested but little of the usual subjection. A considerable number of the electors invited Mr. Williams, and Mr. H. Hunt offered himself. A contest ensued almost unparalleled in electioneering annals; at the close of each day there was little numerical difference in the state of the poll. But at the final close, owing partly to Mr. Hunt's absence at York, the numbers were as under

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all of Liverpool. Mr. T. Morton, of Stockport, to Miss M. Wagstaff, of Heaton Norris. Mr. E. Perveval, of Rochdale, to Miss Orme, of Macclesfield. Captain Hansbrow, of the 3d Lancashire militia, to Miss Wilkinson, of Preston. Mr. Lowe, to Miss Clarke, both of Warrington. Thomas Lyon, Esq. of Warrington, to Miss Eliza Clayton, of Lostock hall. Mr. W. Miller, Miss M. Butcher, both of Toxteth Park. Mr. T. Dickenson, of Formby, to Miss Stock forth, of Barton. Mr. J. Clousdale to Miss E. Brathay.

Died.]-At Manchester, in Kennedy-street, Miss H. Ratcliffe. 82, Mr. W. Shuttleworth, deservedly regretted. 54, Mrs. E. Horsefield. 53, Mrs. B Knowles. At Salford, in the Crescent, Mr. J. Hall, justly respected. In Regent-road, Miss E. Brownbill. At Liverpool, 69, Mr. E. Charles. In Seymour-st. 64, Miss Thomas. In Grenville-street, 89, Mrs. Reed, In Eccles-street, 73, Mr. W. Sharrock. 43, Mrs. M. Mullior. In Slater-street, 33, Mrs. Singleton. Mr. R. Handley. In Castle-street, 35, Mr. H. Wheeler. In Park-lane, 69, Mrs. D. Bushell. Mrs. A. Dawson, late of Christianstreet. In Rose-place, 61, Mr. F. Davies. In Bold-street, 73, Mrs. A. Robinson. 94, Mr. Shearer. In Great Nelson-street, North, 48, Edward Houghton, esq. At West Derby, 61, Mr. E. Heighington. At Kersley, 87, Mr. J. Jackson. George Burgess, esq. paymaster, 2nd Lancashire Militia. At Oldham, Mr. Robert Lees, father of John Lees, who died in consequence of the wounds he received on the 16th of August, the inquest on the body was adjourned, but never resumed. At Everton, Mr. H. Barrowclough, late of Manchester. At Woolton, 79 Mr. J. Swift.

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DERBYSHIRE.

Married] Mr. T. Cooper, of Derby, to Miss M. Wright, of Osmaston. A. N. E. Mosley, esq. of Park-hill, to Miss M. Stables, of Hemsworth. Mr. J. W. Spencer, of Ilkiston, to Miss S. Birch, of Idirk Hallam. Mr. G. Smith, of Newhouse, to Miss M. Smith, of Linton.

Died.] At Derby, 35, Mrs. F. Moss. In Roten-row, 64, Mrs. M. Leeke. 61, Mrs. Birchall. Mrs. G. Daniels. 62, Sarah, widow of Dr. Wright, deservedly regretted. 74, Mrs. Clarke suddenly. At Hathersage, 81, Mr. T. Furniss. At Topton, Mr. J. Allen Fidler, much respected. At Staveley, Mrs. W. Swift, justly regretted. At Ashborne-hall, Martha Maria, wife of Richard Arkwright, esq. At Duffield, 73, Thomas Saxton, esq. most and justly lamented. At Sawley, 51, Mr. L. Taylor.

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Rolleston This poll proves the firmness and consistency of the voters. There was no splitting of votes, and no compromising, in which interest governed principles, as in London, and many other places.

Married.] Mr. L. Bradley, to Miss Earnshaw. Mr. Saxty, to Mrs Williamson all of Nottingham. Mr. W. T. Heath, of Nottingham, to Miss M. Heath, of Russell place, London. Mr. W. Richardson, of Wilford, to Miss S. Barton, of Nottingham. Richard Hannonpen, esq. of East Retford, to Miss F. M. Fitszwilliam, of Clixty. Mr. J. Bloer, to Miss Challard, of Mansfield. Mr. D. Ordish, of Burton, to Miss E. Cawkwell, of Newark. Mr. T. Bedford, of West Redford, Mrs. E. Dixon, of Bassingham. Mr. W. Shipston, of Gamston, to Miss A. Unwin, of Newark.

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Died] At Nottingham, 40, Mrs. Hutchinson, deservedly regretted. In Castlegate. 3, Mr. J. Wyer, much respected. In Millstreet,57, Miss A. Dickason. 37, Mrs. M. Stone. In Hounsgate, 64, Mrs. C. Jepson 49, Joseph Russell, esq. of Jamaica. 54, Mr. C. Greaves, in Long-row, 36. Newark, Mr. W. Beedham. 23, Mr. T. Ward. 25, Mr. J. Cartledge. 21, Miss Aikin. At an advanced age, Mr. M. Rolland. 50, Mr. F. Augans. 83, Mrs. M. Marshall. At Carlton, 70, Mr. R. Aslin At Pleasley, William Pearse, esq.deservedly

lamented. At Sutting Bonington, 60, Mrs Clarke. At Farnsfield, 23, Mr. G. Kemp, deservedly regretted. At Brooksby-hall, Miss M. A. Clarke. At Rothley, 69, Mr- W. Hud.

LEICESTER AND RUTLAND.

At the Leicester assizes there were 34 prisoners for trial; 4 for two separate charges of arson, 1 for horse stealing, and the others for minor offences.

At the assizes on the 25th of March, SIR FRANCIS BURDETT, one of the most universally popular men that ever lived in this nation, was brought to trial, by an ex officio information, before a Leicestershire Special Jury, (of which a Mr. Farnham, of Quorndon, was foreman,) for expressing his opinions on the dispersion of the people at Manchester, in a letter to the Electors of Westminster. Sir Francis, in his defence, made a speech which will live in the annals of England. The Judge, Sir W. D. Best, in his charge told the jury, that "the Government rested not on the army, but on the affections of the people; and that more poisonous ingredients never were condensed in one paper." The jury consulted but two minutes, and found a verdict-" guilty of libel;" to which, by suggestion of the judge, the foreman afterwards agreed might be added" in Leicestershire ;" and again, on the same suggestion, he consented, that the whole might be cn-, tered as a general verdict of "GUILTY." If the precise and very circumstantial reports, which have appeared in respectable newspapers, of what passed at the time when the verdict of this Special Jury was recorded, be correct, then, according to our notion of the duties of a jury, and the necessary forms of a judicial decision, there arose an imperfection which seems likely to render this verdict of no effect. It seems, that as soon as the foreman could ascertain the several opinions of eleven men, he turned about and pronounced a verdict "guilty of libel," "-terms to which it would be difficult to affix any legal interpretation. But on its being remarked, on the apparent presumption, that the functions of the jury had terminated, that this verdict decided nothing as to the question of locality, the foreman, by the same newspaper reports, admitted without apparent consultation, the addition of the words "in Leicestershire ;" and then on the judge surmising whether it might not be better to enter a general verdict of

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guilty," it seems the same organ of the jury rejoined "YES," which monosyllable, on the former verdict being considered as withdrawn, seems to constitute, in truth, the final verdict of the Jury. It will not be contended, that it was sufficient to record the word "GUILTY;" because it had been spoken by the judge, or that any word or words can be recorded as a verdict, which were not really delivered as the verdict by the jury. These observations result from our profound respect for every thing that appertain to trial by jury; and in truth, we consider this point so

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deeply important, in a legal and constitutional sense, that rather than forego the right of having any words recorded as the verdict of a jury, other than those which they themselves,have deliberately pronounced, we would consent as of minor importance, to the burning of Magna Charta, and the repealing of the Bill of Rights! At the same time we may he misled by erroneous reports in regard to the fact; but if our view of the ease be correct, then without compromising the respect which is due to the learned judge, or to the gentlemen of the jury, who, we are persuaded, acted according to the best of their judgment, it seems to us, that the verdict, so recorded, cannot and will not be -maintained. At the same time we understand Sir Francis and his counsel have other legal aud technical objections, which will be urged at the proper time and place, in regard to the evidence of locality, aud to some reserved points of informality in the proceedings. Mr. Serjeant Vaaghan, recorder of Leicester, conducted the case for the crown.

Married.] The Rev. Mr. Roberts, to Miss Wilson, of High-street, both of Leicester, Mr. Thomas Wood, jun. of Leicester, to Miss S. Gibson, of Claybrooke hall. Mr. J Rossell, to Miss M Turner, both of Loughborough. Augustus Hubbard La Fargue, esq. of Padley-hall, to Miss M. M. Watts, Mr. F. Purser, to Miss Smith of Melton Mow. bray. Mr. Ellis, of Thurlastone, to Miss C. Chandler, of Huncote Lodge. Mr. W. Gunson, of Birstall, to Miss M. A. Moore, of Newbold hall. Mr. Ward, of Hawson, to Miss J. Atkin, of Halstead. M W. Mann, of Wymondham, to Miss S. Henton, of Saxby.

Died.] At Leicester, in the Humberstonegate, 73, Mr. Cotchett, regretted. In North street, Mr. A. Smith. Mr. J. Hurst, deservedly respected. 21, Mrs. J. Capern. 77, Mrs. Anderson. At Loughborough, 29, Mr. W. Humber. At Market Harborough, 71, Mr. Hazeldine. 22, Mr. Mee. 37, Mrs. A. Goddard. At Castle Donington, Mrs. Watson. At Uppingham, Mrs. T. Hopkins. At Ashby de la Zouch, 82, Mrs. Lakin. At Melton Mowbray, 25, Miss F. Harrison. At Oakham, 72, Miss Handley, one of the Society of Friends,68, Mrs. Gibson. At Blackfordly, 82, Mrs. A. Joyce. At New Parks, Mr R Clarke. At Belgrave, 74, Mrs Waite. At Great Wigston, 38, the Rev W Harrison. At Burton Overy, 69, Mr M Exon. At Barwell, 67, Mr. M. Frith, much respected.

At Gazepore, in the East Indies, in June last, aged 18, Ensign E. W. Chamberlin, of the 24th Infantry, only son of Lieut. Col. Chamberlin, of the 8th R. V. B. and grand. son of the late Joseph Chamberlin, Esq. of Belgrave Gate, Leicester; a youth of considerable promise, and highly respected by his corps.

STAFFORDSHIRE.

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At a late meeting of occupiers of land in the south part of the county of Stafford, held lately, at Litchfield, to take into consideration the depressed state of the agricultural interest and to adopt such measures as may then be deemed expedient for the alleviation thereof:

Edward Blount, Esq. in the chair: It was unanimously resolved, That it is an acknowledged fact that agriculture is the chief source of the wealth of nations, whence it necessarily follows, that agricultural prosperity, is essential to the welfare of the country at large.That a nation is only rich and happy, where the demand for labour is equal to the supply, and that a populous country must be in a declining state, when the supply of labour greatly exceeds the demand. That in the opinion of this Meeting, the depressed state of agriculture is the chief cause of the national distress. That this meeting conceive it to be a self-evident truth, that the internal trade of the country, and the manufactures for home consumption, which constitute the great mass of our commerce, are dependent on the state of agriculture. If the latter flourish, the former will prosper; which prosperity, by creating a demand for agricultural products, induces that state of things which constitutes national wealth, and which diffuses happiness through the land. Such was the state of the country for several years previous to 1814. Two hundred millions created and returned annually from the land, gave to trade, purchasers; to manufacturers, orders; to commerce, a ready vent; it went forth with our fleets and armies, and enabled us to bear the pressure of the most extended warfare. -That this meeting is aware that many per sons engaged in trade and manufactures are taught by experience, that their interests and ours are inseparable; these we solicit to join us in pursuing such measures, as will best afford relief to them and to us; the labouring classes have purchased their experience, and are generally convinced that their advantage consists in procuring profitable employment; and that a fair and effectual protection to the farmer, will relieve them from the distress under which they now so severely suffer-That this meeting is convinced, that the depressed state of agriculture, and of the trade and manufactures so largely dependent on it, arises from the situation in which the nation is placed in regard to the debt and revenue thereof. Where a revenue of sixty millions is to be raised upon a territory so circumscribed, the greatest proportion of which is derived

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from its agriculture, upon which also the maintenance of the poor and various other burthens are almost exclusively placed; it is impossible that a country so circum. stanced can compete with the agriculturists of other countries, who are comparatively free from such taxation and incumbrances.That we have reason to believe that grain and other agricultural products can be imported from Russia, from Poland, from the North of Germany, from the Netherlands, and often times from France, at half the price at which it can be grown with profit here. A free importation, therefore, would reduce the produce of land and the value of labour to less than half their actual value; in fact, it would bring them down to the standard of the poorest nations of the continent, and all property would be depreciated in proportion. But a low rate of value is totally inconsistent with a high rate of taxation. To raise as large a revenue with half the means, as with the whole, would be impossible, and national bankruptcy, or some subterfuge tantamount thereto would be the consequence. That it appears to this meeting that a parliamentary enquiry is necessary to be immediately made into the cause of the depressed state of the agriculture of the united kingdom.

Married.] Mr. J. Waight, to Miss M. A. Chamber. Mr. J. Blakemore, to Miss L. R Clarke, of Litchfield.

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Died.] At Litchfield, 64, Mr. Harris. At Wolverhampton, 21, Mr. T. Bevan. Cannock, Jane, wife of the Rev. C. Dawes. At Cosely, 78. Mr. W. King. At Bilston, 49, Mr. R. R. Price, deservedly respected.

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much respected. At Foles hill, 87, the Rev. J. Howlet, vicar of All Stretton.

SHROPSHIRE.

For the election to represent Bishop's Castle, there were four candidates, Mr Douglas Kinnaird, Mr. Knight, Mr. Holme and Mr. Rogers. Though the election lasted no more than four days, the contest was most severe, and a good deal of party invective took place. Mr. Kinnaird complained of calumny and misrepresentation inserted in the newspapers.

Mr. Kinnaird announced his intention to oppose their return

On the 13th ult. a crop of oats, growing upon an enclosure, on Barn White Moor, near Barnley, the property of Mr. W. Shaw, measuring 50 statute acres, and purchased by that gentleman from the commissioners under the enclosure act, in a state of common, only three years ago, produced, by pub. lic auction in 43 lots, the sum of 4531. 15d. 6d. averaging near 101. per acre, at the present market price of oats, and last year, about seven acres of the same allotment, tried by way of experiment, fetched upon an average the same price, and one lot,little more than three roods, sold to three of this gentleman's labourers for £9, produced to them, from the sale of the corn, and straw immediately afterwards, 181.; it is stated, that the above enclosure was purchased by Mr. Shaw, after having been put up for public sale for little more than 111. per acre, and this improvement cost him about the same sum per acre being 221. for the fee simple in the land, ifthe &c. It is calculated that the crops, or the next six or eight years, with favourable seasons will if possible be better than that of the present year, without additional tillage or lime. &c. Near an 100 acres more of the same description of land, in the immediate neighbourhood, has within the same short space of time been brought into cultivation by this gentleman, and which is principally laid down for pasturage, and would be equally productive for grain.

Married.] Mr. Bottomley, to Miss Robinson, both of Ludlow. Mr. Winnal, to Miss Dawes, both of Muxton. Mr. T. Sillitoe, of Edgmond, to Miss M. Asterley. Mr. G. Edwards, of Harley, to Miss S. Jones, of Halton.

Died] At Shrewsbury, on Claremont hill. Mrs. M⭑Credie. 85, Mr Tomkies, respected, 84, Mr. Woodburn At Berwick Grove, 27, Miss Price, deservedly lamented. 77, Mr J. Tipton At Ludlow, Mr P Bates At Bishop's Castle, Mrs J Drew At Newport, 33, Mr. Hooper, much respected At Colebrookdale, Mr. J. Boycott At Rytin, 26, Miss M Corfield. At Lindridge, Mr W Bodenham. Great Ness, 50, Robert Edwards, esq. At Bridgenorth, Mr. E. Williams.

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Died.] At Birmingham, 54, Mr. R Simister, deservedly regretted. In Great Charles street, 91, Mr. Charles Shaw. In Thomas street, 31. Mr. Charles Oliver. In Bull street, 85, Mr. J. Edwards. In Church street, 69, Mr. W. Burt. At Sutton Coldfield, 82, Mrs Aris. At Coventry, Mr. T. Goodall. At Droitwich, Mr. Kynnaston, deservedly la- Died.] At Worcester, 68, Mr J Harris. mented. At Colshill, Charles Palmer, esq At the Grove, Mrs Tymbs, wife of Mr T..

At the late Worcester Assizes, twentyseven prisoners received sentence of death, and four were left for execution.

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