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sary . In the pursuit of this station , those virtues and talents that called forth the zeal of his friends became known to an extensive circle , and he entered upon his office with the fairest prospect to himself , and the firm and flattering expectation of his supporters . Lately , in St . Martin ' s-lane , in the
8 jth year of his age , Benjamin Richards , Esq . Lately , John Jones , Esq . of L'wynon , aged seventy-six . Lately , Sir Harry Mainwaring , Bart , of Peover , in Cheshire . Lately , John Giffard , Esq . of Nerquish-Hall , near Mold , in Flintshire .
Lately , in "Bulstrode-street , Lady Johnstone , widow of Sir James Johnstone , Bart , of Westerhall , in Scotland , and Belmont , in Norfolk . Latelr , Sir " John Dryden , Bart brother of Sir G . Page Turner . ( Further ¦ particulars in our next . J Latelyat Fulham , Mrs . Collins , wife
, of Captain Henry Collins , of the Royal Navy . Lately , at Ury , on the Sth instant , Robert . Barclay Aflardicc , of Ury , Esq . Member of Parliament for the County
of Kincardine , in the 66 th year of his age . J-ately , at Nottingham , aged 63 , Mr . T . Hanby , a methodist itinerant preacher . He had travelled upwards of 40 years in this religious connection , and had undergone in fonneryears many hardships and persecutions , which he
sustained with extraordinary meekness of temper . His life was distinguished by singular purity , and he preached three timeson theSumlaywhich preceded his decease . His last words were those cf the Apostle , ' I have fought a good fight ; I have finished my course ; I have kept the faith' & c .
, Lately , in Warwickshire , aged 66 , the Rev . T . Price , M . A . rector of Caldecote , and master of King Edward ' s Free Grammar School , in Birmingham ; a clergyman distinguished for tiie moderation of his sentiments , and bis profound and critical learning . He was , in brieflearned without pedantry , aiid
, devout without bigotry . Lately , at Ulpha , aged 105 , Mr . T . Jackson , a respectable yeoman , who was able to hold the plough till his hundredth year : he left , by three descents , a progeny of fifty-five descendants .
Lately , at Llangaren , aged 105 , M . Davies , widow . She could read the smallest print without spectacles , till within a few weeks before her death ; and enjoyed a cheerful old age , in the use of ail her faculties . Lately , at Chatson , near Castle Ashbej ' , Mr . Green . A cottager , near
Mr . G ' s house , having been missing for ten days , was discovered lying dead on his bed ; Mr . G . being the first who entered the chamber , imbibed the putrid effluvia , was instantly taken ill , and died in the space often days . Lately , at Cambridge , aged 6 <) , Mr . J . Lewin , macc-bearer to the
corporation . For some years previous to his death he had been incapacitated in some measure from fulfilling the duties of his function ; the salary , however , was generously paid him . Lately , at Worfield , aged 78 , Mr . T . Bemiet , parish clerk ; of seven vicars that have lived there since the reformation , it is singular that Mr . B . has served under four of them .
Lately , at Leicester , Mrs . Adams , wife of Mr . Adams , and youngestdaughter of T . Fisher , Esq . of Castle Donnington , eminently pious in her life , attentive to every social duty , and remarkably affectionate and courteous . Often has she made the heart of the widow and orphan to rejoice .
Lately , at Salop , Mr . Fowler , comedian ; his body was taken out of the Severn , at Shrewsbury . He had trod the stage in the companies of Whitley , Miller , and Mibill , for upwards of 30 years . The approach of old age , for which lie had made no provision , is thought to have deranged his faculties ,
and to have produced this catastrophe , He was not considered as a first-rate actor , but bore the character of an honest worthy man . Lately , at Burnt-hill , in Sussex , Mrs . Gibbs , a widow lady of excessive corpulency ; as appeared by the size of her coffin , which was two feet deep , three feet wide , and six feet one inch lone .
Lately , near Chester , aged eighty , Mr . Orion Adams , printer . The eventfnl history cf poor Orion's life would occupy a volume of more than ordinary dimensions : he was a native of Manchester , and sen of the late Roger Adams , thc original Proprietor and
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Obituary.
sary . In the pursuit of this station , those virtues and talents that called forth the zeal of his friends became known to an extensive circle , and he entered upon his office with the fairest prospect to himself , and the firm and flattering expectation of his supporters . Lately , in St . Martin ' s-lane , in the
8 jth year of his age , Benjamin Richards , Esq . Lately , John Jones , Esq . of L'wynon , aged seventy-six . Lately , Sir Harry Mainwaring , Bart , of Peover , in Cheshire . Lately , John Giffard , Esq . of Nerquish-Hall , near Mold , in Flintshire .
Lately , in "Bulstrode-street , Lady Johnstone , widow of Sir James Johnstone , Bart , of Westerhall , in Scotland , and Belmont , in Norfolk . Latelr , Sir " John Dryden , Bart brother of Sir G . Page Turner . ( Further ¦ particulars in our next . J Latelyat Fulham , Mrs . Collins , wife
, of Captain Henry Collins , of the Royal Navy . Lately , at Ury , on the Sth instant , Robert . Barclay Aflardicc , of Ury , Esq . Member of Parliament for the County
of Kincardine , in the 66 th year of his age . J-ately , at Nottingham , aged 63 , Mr . T . Hanby , a methodist itinerant preacher . He had travelled upwards of 40 years in this religious connection , and had undergone in fonneryears many hardships and persecutions , which he
sustained with extraordinary meekness of temper . His life was distinguished by singular purity , and he preached three timeson theSumlaywhich preceded his decease . His last words were those cf the Apostle , ' I have fought a good fight ; I have finished my course ; I have kept the faith' & c .
, Lately , in Warwickshire , aged 66 , the Rev . T . Price , M . A . rector of Caldecote , and master of King Edward ' s Free Grammar School , in Birmingham ; a clergyman distinguished for tiie moderation of his sentiments , and bis profound and critical learning . He was , in brieflearned without pedantry , aiid
, devout without bigotry . Lately , at Ulpha , aged 105 , Mr . T . Jackson , a respectable yeoman , who was able to hold the plough till his hundredth year : he left , by three descents , a progeny of fifty-five descendants .
Lately , at Llangaren , aged 105 , M . Davies , widow . She could read the smallest print without spectacles , till within a few weeks before her death ; and enjoyed a cheerful old age , in the use of ail her faculties . Lately , at Chatson , near Castle Ashbej ' , Mr . Green . A cottager , near
Mr . G ' s house , having been missing for ten days , was discovered lying dead on his bed ; Mr . G . being the first who entered the chamber , imbibed the putrid effluvia , was instantly taken ill , and died in the space often days . Lately , at Cambridge , aged 6 <) , Mr . J . Lewin , macc-bearer to the
corporation . For some years previous to his death he had been incapacitated in some measure from fulfilling the duties of his function ; the salary , however , was generously paid him . Lately , at Worfield , aged 78 , Mr . T . Bemiet , parish clerk ; of seven vicars that have lived there since the reformation , it is singular that Mr . B . has served under four of them .
Lately , at Leicester , Mrs . Adams , wife of Mr . Adams , and youngestdaughter of T . Fisher , Esq . of Castle Donnington , eminently pious in her life , attentive to every social duty , and remarkably affectionate and courteous . Often has she made the heart of the widow and orphan to rejoice .
Lately , at Salop , Mr . Fowler , comedian ; his body was taken out of the Severn , at Shrewsbury . He had trod the stage in the companies of Whitley , Miller , and Mibill , for upwards of 30 years . The approach of old age , for which lie had made no provision , is thought to have deranged his faculties ,
and to have produced this catastrophe , He was not considered as a first-rate actor , but bore the character of an honest worthy man . Lately , at Burnt-hill , in Sussex , Mrs . Gibbs , a widow lady of excessive corpulency ; as appeared by the size of her coffin , which was two feet deep , three feet wide , and six feet one inch lone .
Lately , near Chester , aged eighty , Mr . Orion Adams , printer . The eventfnl history cf poor Orion's life would occupy a volume of more than ordinary dimensions : he was a native of Manchester , and sen of the late Roger Adams , thc original Proprietor and