The Rev. Thomas Methold, Rector of Stonham, in Suffolk, succeeds to the Prebendal Stall, in Norwich Cathedral, void by the death of the Rev. Mr. Potter.

The Rev. Samuel Furly, B. A. is instituted to the Rectory of Lost withiel, in Cornwall, on the presentation of the Earl of Mount Edgecumbe.

The Rev. John Russel, M. A. is instituted to the Rectory of Dit tishamn, in Devonshire, où the pre sentation of the Earl and Countess of Mount Edgecumbe.

The Rev. Charles Walkey is in stituted to the Rectory of Clyst St. Lawrence, in Devonshire, on the presentation of the Feoffees of the Manor of Clyst.

The Rev. Willian Anthony Glynn, L. L. B. is instituted to the Rectory of Westnewth, in Cornwall, on the presentation of Edmund John Glynn, Esq.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has presented his second son, the Rev. Robert Moore, to the First Prebendal Stall in the Church of Canterbury, void by the death of Dr. Benson.

The Rev. John Rawbone, B. D. of Magdalen College, Oxford, is presented to the Rectory of Hatford, in Berkshire, void by the death of the Rev. William Cooke.

ford, and Rector of Christ Church, Middlesex, has been instituted to the Vicarage of Frampton, Lincolnshire, on the presentation of J. Tunnard, Esq.

A Dispensation has passed the Great Seal enabling the Rev. Edward Dolman Cooper, M. A. Chaplain to Lord Northwick, to hold the augmented Chapery of Wick, near Pershore, Worcestershire, with the Rectory of Roselench, in the same neighbourhood.

His Grace the Duke of Devon shire has appointed the Rev. W. G. Humfrey, LL. B. Vicar of Rom ney, in Monmouthshire, and Lecturer of All Saints, Bristol, to be one of his Grace's domestic Chap lains.

The King has been pleased to grant to the Rev. William Long, Clerk, LL. B. the place and dignity of a Prebendary of the Free Cha pel of St. George, in the Castle of Windsor, void by the death of the Rev. Edward Wilson.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has appointed the Rev. J. Jackman, of Catherine Hall, Cam bridge, to be one of his Chaplains in Ordinary.

The Rev. Thomas Gery Cullum, late of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, and son of Sir Thomas Cullum, Bart. is appointed Domestic Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex.

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The Rev. W. Wheldale, M. A. Fellow of Brazenose College, Ox

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Esq. aged 66. He was a pious Christian, an ornament and an exemplary member of the Church of England.

23. At Cambridge, in America, after a very long and gradual

Hebrew and other oriental languages. He was born at York, in the district of Maine, in 1734. His circumstances being narrow, he was first taught the trade of a joiner, by which he acquired means Hh9

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pursue his classical studies. At the age of twenty-four he was admitted a student of the university of Cambridge, and pursued his literary course with unremitting ar dour. After graduating in 1761, he remained a resident graduate, and supported himself by teaching the grammar school in Cambridge. The place of Hebrew instructor became vacant about that time, by the resignation of Mr. Morris. An American, who had acquired a suf ficient knowledge of Hebrew to be qualified for an instructor, was at that period a phænomenon. Mr. Morris was a Jew of Algiers. To the disadvantage common to all foreigners, there was added a peculiar unhappiness in teaching, which had sunk the reputation of Hebrew into a state of contempt. Mr. Sewall undertook the task of re viving it. His grammar is exceedingly simple and intelligible. His reputation rose with that of his department: and when the late Mr. Hancock founded a professorship for Hebrew and other oriental languages, Mr. Sewall was the unrivalled candidate; and he continued in this office above twenty years. His lectures were models of English composition, and the suavity of his disposition insured him the esteem of his pupils. He married the daughter of Dr. Wrigglesworth, who died some time before him. After losing his professorship, but from what cause our authority does not say, he went into retirement. In 1777, he was elected by the town of Cambridge a member of the House of Representatives. To an elegant taste in composition, of which specimens in several languages have been published, he added a modesty not only unassuming, but, perhaps, in some cases,

excessive.

August 7. At Patrington, Yorkshire, in consequence of a fall from his horse, which he received July 23, when he was returning from a visit at Skefling, John Featherston, Esq. in the 29th year of his age.

He was a captain in the Middle and South Holderness volunteers, and a gentleman of the most unble mished character. A numerous circle of acquaintance will long sin cerely regret the loss of so pleasant and agreeable a companion. His fall was occasioned by a greyhound which ran barking after, and bit the heel of his horse, so that it reared backwards, and he fell from his scat and pitched upon the back part of his head. This ought to be a warning for people not to keep ill-natured dogs who are in the habit of molesting every person who passes quietly upon the road. What renders his death still more distressing, is, his having left an amiable widow to lament his loss, not having been married much above five months. His remains were interred on the 9th, in the church of Patrington, with military honours.

- 8. At his house in Hammersmith, aged 70, Robert Macfarlane, Esq.

His death was occasioned by the bruises he received from a carriage which ran over him, and which he survived only half an hour. He was educated at the university of Edinburgh, and came to London at an early period of life; and was well known in the literary world as the author of several celebrated productions. The first volume of his History of George III. was published in 1770, and the fourth in 1796. This publication, though certainly not without the merit of utility, cannot on many accounts be said to entitle its author to first rate distinction as an historian. He published the first book of Temora, by way of specimen, in 1796. Those who are acquainted with the characteristic genius and style of Ossian, as well as with those of the Roman classics, will wonder at such an undertaking. The specimen produced on this occasion was a very indifferent onę. But what is there to which the schoolmasters of North Britain do not conceive themselves equal? Mr. M. possessed a very retentive me

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rory, and an elegant style of composition, which enabled him to give to the world, with fidelity, some of the finest speeches in parliament during Lord North's administration, and the American war; in which laborious duty he was succeeded by his friend the late Mr. William Woodfall. Until within a few years back he kept a seminary at Wal thamstow, in which some of the ablest men now in the various professions of the law, the church, the the army, in the navy and the mercantile world, received their education. For the last two years he was engaged in translating into Latin the poems of Ossian, now printing by Mr. Bulmer. To his friend Mr. M Pherson, the original translator from the Gaelic, and editor of those celebrated poems, he had rendered great assistance in that undertak Hig. His last work, of which he received the first proof sheet only a few hours before he died, is entitled. "An Essay proving the Authenticity of Ossian and his Poems," which it is to be hoped will not be lost to the public, as it is understood the manuscript is finished.

30. In his 64th year, Thomas Percival, M. D. F. R. S. F. A. S. and physician to the Manchester Infirmary. He was well known in the literary world by his publications, particularly, A Father's In structions to his Children, 2 vols. 12mo; Moral and Literary Disser tations, in 1 vol. 8vo; Essavs Philosophical, Medical, and Experimental, 1 vol. 8vo; Medical Ethics, 1 vol. 8vo; some medical pamph➡ lets, and several ingenious papers in the transactions of the Manchester society, of which he was one of the most active institutors and useful members.

Joseph Capper, Esq. many years an inmate at the Horns, Kenning ton. He was born in Cheshire, of humble parents; his family being numerous, he came to London at an early age to shift for himself, and was bound apprentice to a grocer. Mr. Capper soon mani

fested great quickness and industry and proved a valuable servant to his master. It was one of the chief boasts of his life, that he had gained the confidence of his employer, and never betrayed it. Being of an enterprising spirit, he commenced business as soon as he was out of his apprenticeship, in the neighbourhood of Rosemary Lane. His old master recommended him so strongly to the dealers in his line, that credit to a large amount was given him, In propor tion as he became successful, he embarked in various speculations, but in none was so fortunate as the funds. He at length amassed a sum sufficient to enab e him to decline all business, on which he resolved to lead a sedentary life. This best suited his disposition; for although he possessed many amiable qualities, yet he was the most overbearing man living, and never seemed so happy as when placed by the side of a churlish compa nion. For several days he walked about the vicinity of London,searching for lodgings. Being one day mach fatigued, he called at the Horns, at Kennington, took a chop, and spent the day, and asked for a bed in his usual blunt manner, when he was answered in the samne style by the landlord, that he could not have one. Mr. Capper was resolved to stop to plague the growling fellow, and refused to retire. After some altercation, he was accommodated with a bed, and never slept out out of it for twenty-five years. During that time he inade no agreement for lodging or eating, but wished to be considered a customer only for the day. His manner of living was so methodical, that he would not drink his tea out of any other than a favourite cup. He was equally particular with respect to his knives and forks, plates, &c. In winter and summer he rose at the same hour; and when the mornings were dark, he was so accustomed to the house, that he walked about the apartments with

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