and to teach it to know its own value-than the contemplation of a human being approaching, on earth, so near to the perfection of celestial natures, and, amidst the allurements and vanities of time, steadily pursuing the path that leads to the joys of eternity.

The Rev. Thomas Wintle, whose death is recorded at page 177 of our last number, was the son of a tradesman of Gloucester, where he was born in 1737. He was educated chiefly in his native city, and distinguished by his thirst after knowledge, and his diligent application to school exercises. Obtainining an exhibition at Pembroke College, Oxford, he there became Scholar, Fellow, and Tutor. In 1767, Archbishop Secker made him rector of Wittrisham, in Kent, and called him to be one of his domestic chaplains. After the death of his Grace in the following year, he resided at Wittrisham, or on the small living of St. Peter, in Wallingford; until, in 1774, relinquishing these preferments, he was presented by the late Bishop of Winchester to the rectory of Brightwell, Berks. At Brightwell he lived constantly for forty years, and at Brightwell he died, leaving a widow, two sons, and one grand-daughter. That in early life, Mr. Wintle was unremitting in the attainment of useful learning, and in the practice of religion and virtue, the honourable distinction conferred on him by that eminent divine and excellent man, Archbishop Secker, gives ample proof. That in his more mature and late years he ceased not, by precept and example, to set forth the expediency and advantages of a religious and virtuous life, all who had communication with him can testify. Not that the world at large has to learn what were his pursuits; for, with a desire that his honest and pious labours might be productive of good beyond the small circle of his parish, he published, 1st, "An improved Version of Daniel attempted, with a Preliminary Dissertation, and Nores, critical, historical, and explanatory." 2. "A Dissertation on the Vision contained in the 2nd chapter of Zachariah." 3. Eight Sermons on the Expediency, Perdiction, and Accomplishment of the Christian Redemption, preached at the Bampton Lectures." 4. "Christian Ethics, or Discourses on the Beatitudes, with some prelininary and subsequent discourses; the whole designed to explain, recommend, or enforce the Duties of the Christian Life." 5. "A Letter to the Lord Bishop of Worcester, occasioned by his Strictures on Archbishop Secker and Bishop Lowth, in his Life of Bishop Warburton." The first two of these publications will class Mr. Wintle with the most distinguished biblical scholars, The Bampton Lectures and Christian Ethics contain a form of sound words adorning the doctrine of Christ, and provoking his followers to good works. The Letter to Bishop

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Hurd has been highly recommended, as one of the few pamphlets which should be preserved. It had been well for society if Mr. Wintle's sphere of daily action had been less circumscribed. If his study, accurately to know the will of God, and his delight, punctually to perform it, if his orthodox Christian faith, his extensive knowledge, his sound judgment, his well-disciplined understanding, his gentle and cheerful disposition, his instructive and entertaining conversation, his sound and practical doctrine, his meekness, his equanimity, his temperance, his inflexible integrity;-if these, and other talents and graces, with which the head and heart of this learned and good man abounded, had been exercised in more public life, might not thousands, seeing his faith by his works, have been led to follow his example, of giving glory to God, and doing good to men?

Mr. Charles Dibdin, whose death is mentioned at page 177 of our last number, was born at Southampton, about 1748, and educated at Winchester with a view to the clerical profession; but his fondness for music frustrated the intentions of his friends, and impelled him to repair clandestinely to the metropolis at the early age of 15 years. The precocity of talents which he exhibited in his favourite pursuit was remarkable; for at 16, he brought out an opera of two acts at Covent Garden, under the title of The Shepherd's Artifice, written and composed by himself.

For some time after this, he was nevertheless principally engaged in com-` posing music for the productions of others, and among the rest, for Love in the City, Lionel and Clarissa, The Padlock, The Jubilee, The Installation of the Garter, and The Christmas Tale. He was induced, while yet very young, to appear upon the stage; and in 1768 was the original Mungo in The Padlock, in which, as well as in Ralph in The Maid of the Mill, and other characters, he displayed such originality of conception, that his early secession from the stage has often been the subject of regret. On his retiring from it, the Circus was built for him, and he was manager of it for two seasons. He afterwards erected a small theatre in Leicester-street, Leicestersquare, where for many years he gave a new species of entertainment, in which he was the sole writer, composer, and performer. It was for these exhibitions that he produced his songs; and in this line, whether we consider the number or the merit of his performances, he was perhaps never equalled. They amount to upwards of 1200; and it may truly be said, that though a great portion of them are in praise of love and festi❤ vity, yet not one passage of a licentious tendency can be found in the whole. They are eminently calculated, on the contrary, to support the interests of virtue, to exercise the best affections of the heart, and to en

force the duties of loyalty and patriotism. The influence of these songs upon our gallant tars has long been known and acknowledged, and has strongly contributed to stimulate their heroism, and to inculcate submission to the hardships of their profession, and to the will of Providence. Of this, his "Poor Jack" is a striking and popular illustration. His services in this way procured him the notice of government, and a pension of 2001. a year; of which, however, he was deprived on a change in the administration. Embarassments obliged him to dispose of his theatre in Leicester-street; and some time afterwards he opened a music shop in the Strand. This speculation proved unfortunate; and a commission of bankruptcy left him completely destitute. His situation having reached the ears of a few gentlemen to whom he was almost unknown, they held a private meeting, at which a subscription was made for him, and invited the public to join their laudable endeavours, in behalf of a man to whom the country owed considerable obligations. The result was, that such a sum was raised as enabled the trustees to secure a moderate annuity for Mr. Dibdin, his wife, and daughter; the principal being reserved for the two latter after his decease. From this period he resided at Camden Town, where he expired, after experiencing long and severe bodily infirmities, leaving, besides the widow and daughter already mentioned, two sons, well known in the theatrical world, Charles, proprietor and acting manager of Sadler's Wells, and Thomas,

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who bids fair to equal his father in the fe cundity of his productions. Besides various plays not printed, Mr. Dibdin produced the following dramatic pieces, The Shepherd's Artifice," 1765.-" Damon and Plillida," (altered from Cibber) 1768.-"The Mischance," 1772 - The Ladle," "The Wedding Ring," and "The Deserter," 1778. "The Waterman, or the First of August,” and "The Cobler, or a Wife of Ten Thousand," 1774.-"The Metamorphoses," and "The Seraglio," 1776.-" The Quaker," 1777.-" Poor Vulean," "The Gypsies," "Rose and Colin," "The Wives Revenged," and "Annette and Lubin," 1778."The Chelsea Pensioner," and "The Mirror, or Harlequin Every Where," 1779.

"The Shepherdess of the Alps," and "Harlequin Freemason," 1780.-" The Islanders," and "The Marriage Act," 1781. -"The Graces," 1782.-" The Cestus," "Harlequin the Phantom of a Day," "The Lancashire Witches," and "Long Odds," 1783.-" Clump and Cudden," and "Liberty Hall," 1785.-"Harvest Home,” 1787. Of his other publications, the principal were, "The Devil," 2 vols. 8vo. 1785. "The By-stander," 4to. 1787.-" Musical Tour," 4to. 1787.-"Hannah Hewitt," a novel, 1792." The Younger Brother," a novel, 1793." History of the Stage," s vols. 8vo. 1795.-His "Professional Life," 4 vols. 8vo. 1802.-" Observations on a Tour through England and Scotland," 4to. 1803.-" Henry Hooka," a novel, 1806.

BEDFORDSHIRE.

Sept. 12, a pillar, 75 feet high, in commemoration of the peace, was erected at Potton. The basement of the pillar has four pannels, and on a black ground, in gold let ters, are the following inscriptions:

1. "On the 12th day of September, MDCCCXIIII, this pillar was erected by the inhabitants of this place, as a memorial of gratitude to Almighty God, and in commemoration of Peace, obtained after a severe war of twenty years with France."

2. "In the year MDCCCXIII, the Emperor of Russia, the King of Prussia, the Prince of Orange, Marshal Blucher, and Platoff, Hetman of the Cossacks, visited the Court of the Prince Regent."

3. "Amongst the instruments employed by Divine Providence, in procuring the blessings of peace, the renowned Nelson, the invincible Wellington, the brave Hill, Graham, Hope, stand pre-eminent, and will ever be remembered by a grateful nation."

4. "On the XXIII of June,MDCCCXIII, seven hundred of the poor of this parish dined in this market-place; and on the 4th of June following peace was here proclaimed."

Died.] At Bedford, Mr. J. Page, shoemaker.

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At Caversham, Henry, second son of Mr. Simonds Higgs, late senior examiner of the office for auditing public accounts.

At Maidenbead, at the house of her father, Mr. J. Poulton, Mrs. Hannah Pavey, of London.

BUCKS.

Notice has been given of intended application to parliament next session, for acts for inclosing the commons and waste grounds in the parish of Quainton, and for making a new turnpike road from Newport Pagnell through Stony Stratford to Buckingham. This road, if carried into effect, will, together with the new turnpike road between New port Pagnell and Bedford through Chichley and Stagsden, now in rapid progress, supply the only link long wanting to complete the chain of turnpike roads, in the nearest and most direct line, not only between the two Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and many other places of great importance, but generally from the eastern to the western shores of the island.

Preferred.] The Rev. W. Cowling, M.A. to hold by dispensation the rectory of Newton, with Albury, Herts.

Married] At Tyringham-cum-Filgrove, the Rev. A. Westoby, of Winteringham, Lincolnshire, to Mary, daughter of Mr. Wm.

Swannell.

Aylesbury, Mr. Warner, of Mentmore, to Miss Fletcher. The Rev. Mr. Squire, of Hulcott, to Miss Anne Thorp.

CAMBRIDGE,

Application will be made to parliament in the ensuing session for acts for inclosing the commons and wastes in the parishes of Chesterton, Rampton, Hardwicke and Caldecot, Papworth, Everard, and Isleham.

Married.] At Ely, the Rev. W. Metcalf, rector of Foulmire, to Susan, daughter of Jas. Golborne, esq. of Ely.

At March, Mr. D. Vawser, of Upwell, to Miss Ground.

Died.] At Cambridge, Mrs Triston, wife of Mr. John T. grocer.-Mrs. Lynton, of the George Inn.-At his apartments in Christ college, Dr. John Fisher, senior fellow of that society, and commissary of the university, A. B. 1770; A. M. 1773; and L. L. D. 1790.

At Ely, Mr. John Lupson.

At Market Deeping, Mrs. Keeton, 28. At Wisbech, Mr. H. Norton, 39. At March, Mrs. Cole, wife of Mr. John C. 40.

At Royston, Mrs. Andrews, wife of Mr. Henry A. bookseller and stationer, 67. CHESHIRE,

Sir Wm. Garrow, in his address to the Grand Jury at the late assizes for this county, proposed an alteration, which, if adopted, NEW MONTHLY MAG,-No, 9.

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He observed, that the first day fixed for holding the assizes is passed in immaterial matters of form. The next day the judges go to church, so that it is not till the evening of the second day that the court can proceed to business. This arrangement is inconvenient and expensive to many, and must be particularly felt by the indigent relatives or friends of persons in custody on criminal charges. He therefore submitted, whether it would not be better that the judges, immediately on their arrival, should attend divine service, and on returning from church, open the court and deliver the charge to the jury. By these means, the useless business of form and parade, which now occupies nearly two days, might be finished in one, and the court might possibly be able to proceed to the trials so early as the evening of the first day.

Married.] At Neston, John B. Harrison, esq. to Anne, only daughter of the late Edmund Lyon, esq.

Died.] On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Mrs. Ryle, relict of the late J. R. esq. of Park House, 64. She closed an existence of great usefulness, benevolence, and piety, with a calm and serene composure, which will be a lasting testimony to those around her of the value and blessing of a practical faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. She was respected and beloved beyond the little circle of her own family and friends; and the tears of her seven children, to whom her loss is irrepa rable, will not be the only tears that will fall upon her grave.

On the same day, and in a few hours afterwards, at the more advanced age of nearly 74 years, beloved and regretted, Mrs. Smyth, of the Fence House. Brought up by a pious mother in the fear and love of the Lord, she served God when she was young; and he did not forsake her in her old age. Of kindred virtues and mutual affections, these two ladies saw their families united, and in their death they were not divided.

At Chester, Mrs. Fosbrooke, relict of Leo. nard F. esq of Shardlow, Derby, 70.—Mr. Potter.-Mr. Wm. Powell, 48.

Wilbraham Egerton, esq.
At Tatton Park, George, the infant son of

At Peover, Miss Simpson, 17.

At Knutsford, Mr. Thos Moore, statuary.
At Macclesfield, Mr. D Hollinshead, 64.

At Derby, Mrs. Frances Taylor, daughter of the Rev. Edw. T. of Worcester,

At Newlands, Ann, daughter of the late Mr. Thos. Beard, of that place.

At Chesterfield, Mr. Dan. Hill, senior member of that corporation, 68.

DEVONSHIRE.

A late number of the Plymouth Chronicle contains the following singular statement respecting a boy named Whitcombe, living in Plymouth, only eleven years and a half old. "Unassisted in musical composition, this child has produced several pieces in score, ded cated, by permission, to Madame Catalani. A few days since he received a challenge to compose, for a full orchestru, musical parts to accord in harmony with a given bass. Though taken by surprise, he accepted the challenge, and was locked up in a room, with only pen, ink, and paper; the given bass was produced, and, without any assistance, this child of nature produced, in about half an hour, a complete musical score, viz. two violin parts, two flute parts, two horn parts, a tenor part, and oboe part! This astonishing effort of juvenile genius was performed at the house of Mr. Wingett, in Old Town."

A discovery, interesting to the geologist, has been made by some workmen, employed in taking away part of Bunker's hill, in the dock-yard at Plymouth. More than 20 feet below the surface, they found a large number of petrified cockle and other shells, in bedded in the solid rock. No part of the ite of the dock-yard could possibly have been subject to the influence of the sea, at any recent period, from the nature of the ground, which consisted of cliffs or high rocks, considerably above the surface of the tide.

The breakwater at Plymouth is now considered as having completely realized the ob ject for which it was intended-the shelter of line-of-battle ships in Plymouth Sound. All ships of the latter class now anchor there, and Cawsand Bay has seldom a ship in it. The quarries of marble and lime-reck in the neighbourhood of the breakwater, still afford the most ample supplies of materials, and the quantities thrown every day into the sea are truly astonishing.

Meetings have been held at Tiverton, to consider of the means of improving the roads from that place to Ilminster, and bringing a mail-coach through the town. Mr. Wasbrough has offered to make a survey of the line of road proposed to be adopted as an estimate, free of expense, unless the intended measures be carried into effect.

Application will be made to parliament in the ensuing session for acts for inclosing Gidley Common, in the parish of Gidley, and the commons and waste lands in the parishes of Luppitt and Sheldons.

Preferred.] The Rev. C. S. Collins, to the rectory of St. John's, Exeter.

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The Rev. C. Tripp, to the rectory of Bodelege.

Birth.] At South Bovey, the wife of Philip Bovey, labourer of three boys, all healthy and likely to live.

Married.] AtSidmouth, Lieut.-Col. Colquit, of the 1st Guards, to Anne, youngest daughter of the late John Wallace, esq. of Kelley.

At Plymouth, Jas. Lare, M. D. of Helston, to Mary Anne, daughter of Mr. Edw. Hickes. Mr. Littleton, to Margaret, daughter of Rich. Nash, esq.

Died.] At Dartmouth, the Rev. W. B. Evans, dissenting minister, of Ottery, He had just engaged in prayer, and whilst the congregation were singing he fell down, and immediately expired.

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At Plymouth, Mr. J. Grindley, captain's steward of the Shannon.-Lieut. Anstruther, late commander of the Basilisk.

At Exeter, Mrs. Borne, wife of Mr. B. of the Old Golden Ball inn. -Miss Parish, milliner, 24. She was in perfect health at the house of a neighbour, and about to attend a christening, but while in the act of kissing the child, dropped down and expired. Mr. Sam. Sampson, 76-Mrs. Frances Kent, 79.-Thomas, eldest son of Mr. Edw. Bartrum, 33.-Mrs. Buckland..

At Eggesford, Fanny, eldest daughter of the Hon. Newton Fellowes, 17.

At Moditonham, the Rev. John Norris, 76. He had no church preferment, but possessed a very handsome fortune.

At Dawlish, Georgina Sophia, youngest sister of Sir Charles Bampfylde, Lart. At Sandwell, near Totnes, Thos. Lear, esq. 60.

At Park, Crediton, Wm. Harris, esq. £4.

DORSET.

Applications will be made to Parliament next session, for acts for building a bridge over the arm of the sea at Wyke Regis; and for constructing a picr or breakwater, with a light-house, for the purpose of forming a barbour in Portland Roads, for the reception and shelter of ships of the line and all other vessels, near the north-east end of Portland Island, with an inclined plane or railway from the pier, along the north-east and eastern side of the island, having collateral branches.

Married.] At Tarrant Monckton, Mr. W. Miles, of West Orchard, to Elizabeth, second

daughter of Mrs. Good.

Col. Geo. Bingham, 53d foot, to Emma Septima, youngest daughter of E. M. Pleydell, esq. of Whatcombe-house.

Died.] At Weymouth, John, eldest son of John Barrow, esq. merchant of Bristol.

DURHAM.

At the late assizes for this county, the judge, Sergeant Marshall, in his address to the grand jury, observed, that he had learnt from authority which he could not doubt, that many lives had been lost in the coalmines, and no inquest taken on their bodies,