Jan. 20. The wife of Mr. John Tubb, Land-surveyor, of Fisherton Anger. WORCESTERSHIRE.-Jan. 6. At Dudley Vicarage, aged 30, Eliz. the beloved wife of the Rev. Dr. Booker, vicar of that parish. YORKSHIRE. Lately. At Ulverstone, aged 83, Wm. Fisher, esq. one of the Society of Friends, and formerly of the house of Fisher, Nixon, and Co. of Leeds. Jan. 2. Aged 71, Wm. Robinson, esq.. of Hemingbrough. Jan. 3. At Applebridge House, near Stokesley, aged 37, Capt. C. M. Hill. Jan. 4. Ann, wife of the Rev. John Husband, Vicar of Whixley, near York. Jan. 5. At Colton Lodge, near York, aged 87, C. Morritt, esq. only surviving son of the late Bacon Morritt, esq. of Cawood, and uncle to J. B. S. Morritt, of Rokeby Park, esq. Jan. 6. Aged 88, Geo. Braikenridge, esq. of Winash, Brislington. Jan. 11. At York, Caroline, wife of the Rev. Chas. Fiennes Clinton, a week after the birth of a daughter. Jan. 15. Charlotte, Lady of Sir Chas. Ibbetson, fourth and present Bart. of Denton Park, and 2d dau. of Thos. Stoughton, of Bath, esq. She was married, Feb. 4, 1812. Jan. 18. Aged 24, Charlotte, dau. of the late Wm. Graburn, esq. of Kingsforth, near Barton-upon-Humber. Jan. 11. Aged 63, Henry Pyke, Esq. of Wick, near Pewsey. Males WALES.-Jan. 10. Sarah Ann, eldest dau. of Francis Minnitt, esq. Cardiff. SCOTLAND.-Jan. 9. At Glassnevin, Sarah, wife of the Rev. Dr. Grier, and sister to the Abp. of Dublin. Lately. At Gibbs's Hotel, Edinburgh, Count G. H. de St. George, of Changins, in Switzerland. IRELAND.-Jan. 6. At his seat at Roebuck, aged 76, John Exshaw, esq. senior Alderman, and the oldest magistrate in the county of Dublin. Alderman Exshaw was elected to the aldermanic gown in the year 1782. In 1790 he contested the election for the city of Dublin in the Irish Parliament, but did not succeed. During the disturbances in 1797 and 1798 he commanded the Stephen's-green yeomanry, which formed a fine and well- disciplined battalion, upwards of 1000 strong: he was likewise Adjutant-general to the entire yeomanry forces of the Dublin district, and was considered an excellent officer, reversing the adage, cedunt arma toga. On one occasion, during these disturbances, the command of the Dublin Garrison devolved upon him for a short time, in consequence of the absence of the troops of the line. Alderman Exshaw was one of the police magistrates of the 2d division; this office, in consequence of the late arrangements, dies with him. He was likewise the publisher of the "Hue and Cry," the emoluments of which are stated to be about 1000l. a year. BILL OF MORTALITY, from Dec. 27, 1826, to Jan. 23, Christened. Females 875 825 Buried. 656 1700 Females-6581314 Whereof have died under two years old Salt 5s. per bushel; 14d. per pound. 331 Between 1827. 50 and 60 132 60 and 70 126 SOAP, Yellow 76s. Mottled 84s. Od. Curd 885.-CANDLES, 9s. per Doz. Moulds 10s. 6d. PRICES OF SHARES, Jan. 22, 1887, At the Office of WOLFE, BROTHERS, Stock & Share Brokers, 23, 'Change Alley, Cornhill. CANALS. Ashton and Oldham Barnsley Birmingh. (1-8th sh.) Brecknock & Abergav. 140 Coventry Cromford Croydon Derby Dudley Ellesmere and Chester Forth and Clyde Glamorganshire Grand Western Grantham N.Walsham & Dilham Rochdale METEOROLOGICAL DIARY, BY W. CARY, STRAND, DAILY PRICE OF STOCKS, From December 29, 1826, to January 27, 1827, both inclusive. South Sea Stock, Jan. 10, 863. Jan. 26, 864.-New South Sea Ann, Jan. 26, 781. Old South Sea Ann. Jan. 8, 794. RICHARDSON, GOODLUCK, and Co. 104, Corner of Bank-buildings, Cornhill. J. B. NICHOLS, 25, PARLIAMENT STREET. 4 95 18 234 19 25 23 pm. 26 23 pm. 2364 46 47 pm. 25 27 pm. 25 27 pm. 44 pm. 46 pm. 25 26 pm. 25 26 pm. 26 24 pm. 26 24 pm. 24 25 pm. 26 25 pm. 23345 41 pm. 25 23 pm. 25 23 pm. 41 38 pm. 22 23 pm. 22 23 pm. 23 19 pm. 23 19 pm. 39 36 pm. 21 22 pm. 21 23 pm. 37 40 pm. 20 21 pm. 20 22 pm. 21 23 pm 2) 23 pm. 43 46 pm. 23 25 pm. 23 25 pm. 45 pm. 27 25 pm. 27 25 pm. 954 183 46 48 pm. 25 27 pm. 95 19 46 47 pm. 26 27 pm. 26 27 pm. MINOR CORRESPONDENCE. VERAX observes, "As the Catholic question is again to be agitated in Parliament, and party sentiments probably to be urged with the usual warmth, allow me to recall to your readers the memorable words of a sincere patriot and admirable writer, the author of The Pursuits of Literature.' Speaking of the public maintenance of the Roman Catholic Clergy, as a body, by our Government, he thus expresses himself: We must remember that the very frame and spirit of the Laws, Ordinances, and Constitution of England, are in the most direct opposition to the Roman Catholic religion, and all its doctrines, practices, opinions, superstitions, and tyranny. I am astonished that we can forget their history and effects.' We may depend upon it, wherever the Roman Catholic religion is introduced, or permitted, or fostered, or pitied, or encouraged, the words of the poet will be found eminently true Spiritus intus alit, totamque infusa per artus Mens agitat molem, et magno se corpore miscet. VERAX of Cambridge says, "In looking over your Obituary for the month of September 1825, I discovered an error in the account there given of the late Professor Dobree, which, bearing as it does upon the high and deserved reputation of his predecessor in the Greek Professorship, I am anxious to see rectified. It is said that he (Mr. Dobree) was intimately acquainted with Porson, who set the highest value on his talents; and at the death of that great man, was considered as his natural successor: but he was at that time out of the kingdom, and the diffidence of his diposition would not permit him to become an active competitor for any honour.' You will judge of your Correspondent's accuracy, when I inform you, that Mr. Dobree was not only in England at the time of Porson's decease, but that he was actually a candidate to succeed him in the Professorial chair. So far, however, was he from being considered as his natural successor, that he very soon thought it advisable to withdraw his name and pretensious, upon finding the inclination of the Electors, I might almost say unanimously, turned towards Mr. Monk, then a Fellow of Trinity College, and now Dean of Peterborough. The same course was adopted on this occasion by the third Candidate, at present one of the most distinguished characters in this realm; aud thus the field was left open to him, who, from the result, may perhaps with more propriety be said to have been considered as the natural successor to Porson. Entertaining, as I unquestionably do, a very high regard both for the literary and private character of the late Professor Dobree, I shall not hazard a depreciation of either by instituting any comparison between him and others: but this I will take upon myself to say, that to no Greek Professor, since the foundation of the office, is the University of Cambridge more indebted than to Professor Monk, whether we consider his editorial services, his valuable assistance in the reformation of our classical examinations, or his able and judicious defence of Alma Mater, on all occasions when her honour and advantage were concerned." H. B. remarks, "In an article signed D. A. Y. in your Supplementary number, p. 595, there is mentioned an inscription very quaint and pedantic, and which has puzzled many.' Allow me to make some remarks upon it, and to offer you at the same time a translation of it. In the first place, then, the use of post for erga is singular and uncommon. The word Brabeum too, for the more classic one of Bravium,―certaminis vel palæstræ præmium-may smack somewhat of the pedant. Solus bravii duplicis almam tulisti.---Prud. The initial letters D. O. M. signify Divo Optimo Maximo, meaning, when used by heathen writers, Jupiter, the all-powerful ruler of the world. By Christian writers, as here, it means God, the Almighty power; I would translate the inscription thus. The words in a parenthesis are understood in the Latin. "By his pious posterity (is erected) this stone, to (the memory of) Mr. John Bruning, priest in holy orders, and a most faithful ecclesiastic of this place. He was a man of venerable age, full of fame as of years. As a quadragenarian ever most beloved, and, whilst living, the support and ornament of his day and of his neighbourhood. A splendid example of the higher literary attainments, fearless faith and moral sanctity. As a friend he was most true, and most delighting in peace, obtained at however great a sacrifice. Economical, prudent, benevolent, most hospitable; a very parent to his relatives and the poor, whom he was wont to consider as such. In short, illustrious for every virtue, yet still, at the same time, more illustrious for an extremely modest aud unaffected demeanor. He lived 66 years M. D. and quitted this life, for a heavenly reward, the 3d Calend of April, A. D. 1663." Mr. HENRY W. WHATTON requests permission to correct, by the Woodford Chartulary in the British Museum, and other memorials of evidences, some errors in vol. xcv. i. p. 201, originating from modern history and erroneous quotations. For Margaret, daughter of Robert Woodford, read Margaret, daughter of Thomas, sou of the last Sir Robert. For Isabel, the daughter of John Neville, descendant of Sir William, read Isabel, daughter of the latter. Vol. XCVI. ii. 147. The name of the Irish Counsellor slain in the recent duel, was John, not Dominic, Bric. |