heir-expectant graced his obsequies. His age was 85; and he was no less a personage than the identical Hugh Strap, whom Dr. Smollett has rendered conspicuously interesting in his "Life and Adventures of Roderick Random ;" and for upwards of forty years had kept a hair-dresser's shop in Villiers-street, in the above parish. He was a very intelligent man, and took delight in recounting the adventures of his early life. He spoke with pleasure of the time he passed in the service of the Doctor; and it was his pride, as well as boast, to say, that he had been educated at the same seminary with so learned and distinguished a character. His shop was hung round with Latin quotations; and he would frequently point out to his customers and acquaintances the several scenes in "Roderick Random" pertaining to himself, which had their foundation, not in the Doctor's inventive fancy, but in truth and reality. The meeting in a barber's shop at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the subsequent mistake at the inn, their arrival together in London, and the assistance they experienced from Strap's friend, were all of that description. We are told, that Mr. Hewson has left behind him an interlined copy of "Roderick Random," pointing out these facts, shewing how far they were indebted to the genius of the Doctor, and to what extent they were bottomed in reality. He could never succeed in gaining more than a decent subsistence by his trade; but he possessed an independence of mind superior to his humble condition. Of late years he was employed as keeper of the Promenade in Villiers-walk, Yorkbuildings; and was much noticed and respected by the inhabitants who frequented that place. 20. In London, aged 76, Wm. Spurrier, esq. of Poole, Dorset. 21. In Grosvenor-square, aged 74, the Duchess of Bolton. Her Grace had been in a lingering state for some time back; but, from her great flow of spirits, did not take to her bed till within a few days of her dissolution. 22. At the Horns, Kennington, Surrey, aged 43, after complicated afflictions of body and mind, Mr. E. E. Townsend, late of Covent-garden Theatre. He has left a widow, two children, and an orphan niece (the latter having been entirely supported by his bounty since the death of her parents), totally unprovided for. The situation of this family will excite the sympathy, as the death of Mr. T. will ensure the regret, of an extensive circle of respectable friends, and of all who were acquainted with his worth, and the struggles he made to discharge all the duties of his station. Having been many years a much-respected member of the Surrey Yeomanry Cavalry, his remains were interred with military honours at Lambeth church. At Bathford, in his 56th year, Charles Chapman, esq. formerly of the Civil Establishment in India, son of the late Col. Charles C. of Bath, and nephew of the Archdeacon and Rector of Bath. 23. At Warmley-house, in Gloucestershire, Mr. John Davis. At his house in Clipstone-street, after a lingering and painful illness of several months, Mr. Thomas Holcroft, author of "Hugh Trevor," "The Road to Ruin," and a number of other Works. He was in his 61st year; and his life had been a life of literary labour. He possessed great natural endowments, and a most ardent desire of knowledge. He owed all his attainments to his own thirst of information, and overcame every impediment that suppressed the ardour of his mind. He was originally a shoemaker in the North; he then became a player in several Provincial Companies; and came to London in the year 1778. Soon after, he commenced author; published a small volume of Poems, which procured him an humble engage. ment at Drury-lane Theatre, which he resigned many years ago; since that time he has depended upon his literary efforts, which are many and respectable, and embrace almost every department of Literature. He acquired, by his own assiduity, such a knowledge of the languages as to enable him to translate freely from the French, Italian, and German; and his Dramatic Pieces, as well as Novels, entitle him to no ordinary praise as a fruitful and able writer. The "Road to Ruin," however, is the only dramatic production of his pen that experienced much success. His religious and political sentiments are well known. He has left a wife and six children, the eldest of whom is only nine years of age, totally unprovided for; and two daughters by his first marriage. 24. After a lingering illness, on-board the Trafalgar, of Neath, Captain John Vaughan, some time master of that vessel. 25. In the Episcopal palace, in the Close of the cathedral church of Lichfield, the justly-celebrated Mrs. Seward; 66 Wept, prais'd, and honour'd by the Friends she lov'd." BILL OF MORTALITY, from February 21, to March 28, 1809. 50 and 60 180 60 and 70 125 70 and 80 121 80 and 90 40 90 and 100- 5 100 1 105 0 Northam. 94 065 016 Rutland 96 300 049 441 140 Surrey 96 860 G47 844 060 0 Kent AVERAGE PRICES of CORN, from the Returns ending March 18, 1809. INLAND COUNTIES. Middlesex 97 857 045 041 MARITIME COUNTIES. Wheat Rye | Barly | Oats (Beaus s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. 92 851 C146 441 854 6 87, 961 044 637 057 0 87 400 047 639 900 233 1151 559 344 555 10 40 829 854 5 055 045 1140 856 10 Merionet. 99 000 047 828 800 Brecon 91 154 016 4/24 000 O Cardigan 87 300 040 025 000.0 Montgom. 98 400 15 032 400 O Pembroke 82 1000, 039 724 700 0 Radnor 88 800 11 027 1000 Carmarth. 86 600 043 426 Glamorg. 90 Gloucest. 100 000 Somerset 95 600 3Monmo. 90 1100 Devon 88 900 040 228 Cornwall 88 000 040 423 600 0 9 Dorset 94 600 017 537164 Hants 93 700 019 540 600 Average of England and Wales, per quarter. 94 9165 3146 4134 8162 AGGREGATE AVERAGE PRICES of the Twelve Maritime Districts of England and s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. PRICES OF FLOUR, March 27: S. d. 00 0 Fine 80s. to 85s.--Seconds 75s. to 80s.-Bran 14s. to 16s. 6d.-Pollard 32s. to 36s. Total 3805 Quarters. Average 91s. 9d.4-5s. 6d. lower than last Return. Kent Bags........... PRICE OF HOPS, March 27: Average. 21. 5s. Od. Od. to 61. Od. to 81. Od. to 21. Average 21. 1s. Od. Od. to 61. 10s. Od. Average 61. 5s. 6d. Os. to 71. 10s. Od. Average 71. 5s. Od. Od. to 21. 4s. Od. Average 21. Os. Od. Tó sink the Offal-per Stone of 8lb. 4d. | Pork................ 5s. Od. to 6s. 6d. COALS, March 22: Ships 98. Newcastle 21; Lamb... SOAP, Yellow 104s. Mottled 114s. Curd 118s. CANDLES, 14s. Od. per Clare Market 5s. 3d. 5s. 8d. to 6s. 8d. ...Os. Od. to Os. ed. 12,550. Calves 125. Sunderland 00s. Od. Doz. Moulds 15s. Od. Whitechapel 5s. 1d. EACH DAY'S PRICE OF STOCKS IN MARCH, 1809. 681 1671 a 84 991 1813 246 681 67 a 837 991 1813 184110 a 12pr. 9 a 12 pr. 1844 11a 12pr. a 11 pr. 67호 971 21 19 0 Ditto. 681 67 21 19 C Ditto. 2 672 67 a 833 99 183 183310 a 12pr. 9 a 11 pr. 723 246 68 671 831 993 181 shut 10 a 12pr. 9 a 14 pr. 4 shut shut 831 981 shut 184 shut 10 a 12pr. 10 a 14pr. shut 21 19 Ditto. . shut 981 shut 1811 shut 1 a 12pr. 12 a 19pr. shut 66 21 19 G Ditto. shut shut 68 a 677 shut 985 shut shut shut 12 a 13pr. 18 a 16pr. 8 · shut shut 1813 shut 12a 15pr. 17 a 14pr. 734 shut 667 21 19 ΟΙ Ditte. 1671 a shut 98 shut shut shut 12 à 11pr. 12 a 14pr. shut 971 21 19 Ο Ditto. 10 shut shut 98 shut shut shut 10 a 12pr. 10 a 14pr. shut shut 6721 19 Ditto. 11 shut shut 573 a shut 972 shut shut shut 12 a 10pr. 14 a Opr. shut shut 21 19 0 Ditto. 57 shut 973 shut shut shut 10 a 11pr. 10 a 11pr. shut shut 21 19 0 Ditto. 14 shut shut 673 shut shut shut shut 10 a 11pr.[F2 a 9 pr. shut 67 shut 21 19 Ditto. 15 shut shut 67 shut shut shut shut 9 a 10 pr. 10 a 8 pr. 724 shut shut 662 21 19 ( Ditto. 16 shut shut 67 shut shut Ditto. 17 shut shut 67 a shut shut shut shut 6 a 8 pr. 7 a 8 pr. shut shut 664 21 19 이 Ditto. 18 shut shut 673 a 4 shut shut shut shut 7 a 9 pr. 7 à 8 pr. 67 a 1/ shut 98 'shut shut shut 8 a 7 pr. 18 21 shut shut [671 a 67 shut 973 22 shut shut 67 a shut 972 23 shut shut 67 a shut 93 shut shut shut 6 a 7 24 shut shut 671 a 3 shut 981 shut shut shut 6 a 7 a pr. shut shut 663 21 19 C Ditto. 4 6641 19 0 Ditto. a 7 pr. shut shut 66 21 19 C Ditto. 6 a 7 pr. shut 671 shut 66 22 4. Ditto. pr. 6 a 7 pr. shut shut 662 22 4 Ditto. Printed by Nichols and Sox, Red Lion Passage, Fleet Street, London.] SIR J. BRANSCOMB and CO. Stock-Brokers, 11, Holbørn, 37, Cornhill, 38, Haymarket, 269, Strand. GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE : LOND. GAZETTE Camb.-Chath. ChelmsCambria. Cornw.-Coventry Doncafter--Derb. Exeter 2, Glouc.2 Halifax-Hants2 Hereford, Hull 3 Ipfwich1, Kent 4 Lancaft.--Leicef.. Leeds 2, Liverp.6) Maidft. Manch.4 Newc. 3-Notts.2 Northampton 2 Norfolk Norwich N.Wales Oxford2 Portfea.--Pottery Prefton-Plym.2 Reading-Salib. Salop--Sheffield2 Sherborne, Suss. Shrewsbury Stafford-Stamf. Taunton-Tyne. Worc. 2.-YORKS SCOTLAND 24 Jerfey2.Guern.25 Meteorolog. Diaries for March and Apr. 1809 200 Whitaker's De Motu per Britanniam Civico 335 Interesting Intell. from the London Gazettes 359 Embellished with a Perspective View of the Pillar of ELISEG, in the VALE OF CRUCIS ; and of Mr. PILTON'S Manufactory, Chelsea, with his INVISIBLE FENCE. Br SYLVANUS URBAN, GENT. Printed by NICHOLS and SON, at Cicero's H&AD, Red Lion Passage, Fleet-street, London: where all Letters to the Editor are desired to be addressed, POST-PAID. 1809. The average degrees of Temperature, according to observations made at eight o'clock in the morning, are 13 19-31; those of the corresponding month in the year 1808, 33 21-31; in 1807, 33 13-31; in 1806, 37 29-31; in 1805, 40 6-31; and in 1804, 36 10-31. The quantity of Rain fallen this month, was equal to 1 inch 27-100ths; that of the corresponding month in the year 1808, was inch. 35-100ths; in 1807, 0 inch. 34-100ths; in 1806, 1 inch 67-100ths; in 1805, 0 inch. 98-100ths; in 1804, 1 inch 80-100ths; and in 1803, 0 inch. 48-100ths. |