The Gentleman's Magazine

1821.] Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons.

shaking hands with a friend, Ensign Burrows, of the Veterans, aged 45.

At Cheltenham, aged 60, Capt. Henry Rochfort, late of Boulogne sur Mer, in France.

IRELAND-At Warsop, co. Waterford, Geo. Wragg and Grace his wife, aged about 80; they both died within the half hour.

ABROAD-In the Rue de Vendome, Paris, the celebrated physician, the Baron de Corvisart.

Of apoplexy, whilst acting in the comedy "Là Jeune Hotesse," at Bagneres, M. Ruelle, who played the part of Dur

mont.

At Madrid, Lieut. Thomas Attwood, of the British Army, son of Thos. Attwood, esq. of his Majesty's Band, and Organist of St. Paul's Cathedral.-This gentleman lost his life by assassination. He had taken a bath, for which he offered a piece of coin, and required the change. This, however, was refused, and he was desired to give the exact fee. During a little altercation on this subject, it is supposed, some villain stabbed him in several places, and he died on the spot.

Lieut.-gen. Baron Charles Von Cardell. He was born in Prussian Pomerania in 1764, and was the first who organized the horse artillery in Sweden; he distinguished himself in 1807 by the defence of Stral. sund, and directed the operations of the Swedish artillery in the battles of Grossbeerin, Dennewitz, Juterbock, and Leip

sic.

At Galle, Ceylon, Major James Trutor, of 2d Ceylon reg.

At Bombay, Elizabeth, widow of the late Lieut.-col. Hawkes, Bombay Artillery, and Commissary General under that Presidency.

At Otaheite, the Rev. Henry Bicknell, a native of Over Compton, Dorset. He was the first person who offered his services to the London Missionary Society; and he laboured faithfully for upwards of 20 years in the South Sea Islands, with much success.

Oct. 2. At his lodgings in Clarendonstreet, Oxford, Joseph Harper, esq. D.C.L. many years a much-respected member of Trinity College, and for some time deputy Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford. He was well known to the literary world as the author of a profound work, entitled " The Principles of Philosophical Criticism, as applied to Poetry," 1810:

At Doncaster, in his 87th year, Hen. Heaton, esq. senior Magistrate of that Borough, and a member of that Corporation for upwards of 60 years.

Oct 3. At Pilrig Avenue, Leith Walk, in his 102d year, Jas. Allison, sen. was a native of Gargunnock, in Stirling

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shire, and a gardener by profession. Although upwards of 40 years when he first married, he buried three wives, and lived to see the fourth generation. He retained his faculties till within three days of his death, but for some time had been unable to walk. His memory was very remarkable; and of the Revolutionary movements in the year 1745-46, by far the most imposing event in Scottish history during the 18th century, he had a vivid recollection, and possessed a fund of anecdote.

At Knottingley, aged 33, Jos. James Swabey, esq. of Montpellier, Jamaica, son of the late Hon. Jos. James Swabey.

At Durham, the Rev. Dickens Hazlewood, Rector of St. Mary the Less, Durham, Vicar of Aycliffe, Minor Canon and Sacrist of Durham Cathedral, and Librarian to the Dean and Chapter.

Aged 55, Thomas Hamilton, esq. of Bromley Common, Kent, late of Copthall

court.

At Little Chelsea, aged 32, Frances, wife of Thos. Stoneham, esq. and daughter of John Peacock, esq. of Bruton-street, Berkeley-square.

Mr. Edward Smith, of Cheapside.

Oct. 4. At Paris, the Marquis de Garnier, a Peer of France. He has left no

direct heir.

Mr. Robert Symonds, shipwright, of Falmouth. Having gone on the quay about nine o'clock at night, it is supposed he must have slipped in, or from the violence of the gale at that time, have been blown over, and no assistance being at hand, he was drowned. He was a person of property, and has left six children.

Mr. Richards, auctioneer, of Carmar then. As he was riding home from Llandillo, some person who was driving furiously came in contact with his horse, near Cothy Bridge, by which he was thrown off, and lay senseless on the road; in which situation he was shortly afterwards found dead.

At Cheltenham, aged 70, David Maitland, esq.

Oct. 5. While rising from her bed, Mrs. Finch, of Sible-Hedingham, relict of James Finch, esq. late of that place.

Oct. 6. At Hammersmith, in his 59th year, Mr. T. Dignum.

At Rosehill House, near Southampton, in her 47th year, Harriet, wife of Charles Plunket, esq. and daughter of the late Wm. Villebois, esq. of Feltham Place, Middlesex.

At Woburn Park, Bedfordshire, aged 69, Mr. Robert Salmon; upwards of 30 years Resident Surveyor to the late and present Dukes of Bedford; well known and respected by the admirers of the Fine Arts, Sciences, &c.; inventor of many useful and valuable surgical instruments, implements of agriculture, hydraulics,

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Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons.

At Aylesbury, in his 67th year, Thomas Dell, esq.

At Bognor, Juliana Harriet, daughter of the late John Fisher, esq.-Her death was occasioned by being thrown from a gig, and was fatal on the spot.

Oct. 7. At Stoke Newington, Mrs. Kinder.

At Chelsea, in his 16th year, Henry, fourth son of W. Earnshaw, esq. Solicitor of his Majesty's Customs.

At Worcester, Mr. John Griffiths, member of the Choir of that Cathedral, upwards of 30 years. At the time Mr. Vaughan was singing "Gentle Airs," accompanied by Mr. Lindley on the violoncello, on the 5th, Mr. Griffiths fell back in an apoplectic fit. He was carried home and bled; but continued in a senseless state two days, and then expired. Mr. Griffiths possessed one of the most powerful bass voices ever heard, and some years since was employed at Covent Garden Oratorios. He was engaged also at the great Commemoration of Handel in Westminster Abbey.

Oct. 8. At his house at Pentonville, Joseph Cutting, esq. of Bartlett's-buildings, Holborn, aged 64, 39 years Deputy Sheriff of the County of Essex.

In his 57th year, after an illness of two days, Mr. Abraham Baines, of St. Paul's Churchyard.

Aged 50, the Rev. George Moore, Curate of the Perpetual Cure of Honiton's Clist, Rector of Sowton and Peter Tavey, Devon, only son of the late Rev. Archdeacon Moore.

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At Halsteads, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the Rev. Thos. Hammond Foxcroft, Rector of Beauchamp Roding, Es

sex.

Christiana, wife of James Boote, esq. Assembly-row, Mile End.

Oct. 11. Of an enlargement of the heart, aged 18, Horatio Nelson Matcham, second son of George Matcham, esq. and nephew to Admiral Viscount Nelson.

At the advanced age of 92, Samuel Bailey, farmer, of Hale Common, Isle of Wight. He acquired upwards of 10,000%. by means the most degrading. The privations he and his family suffered are almost incredible. As bailiff to Mr. Thatcher, he saved some property, and became a small farmer; but cattle were almost strangers to his farm, as he and his children used to perform their offices, even in ploughing, &c. Scarcely any of the necessaries of life ever entered his roof: even tea was unknown; and carcases of dead cattle and carrion were often his food. His avarice absorbed every other feeling. He was very decrepit in his latter days, supporting himself on crutches, and his appearance was of the most abject description: clean linen he did not often trouble himself with: a soldier's gray coat was for some time past his outward garment. He has left a wife and four children, to whom and their offspring, he bequeathed his property; viz. the interest to his children for their lives, and the prin cipal to be divided among the grand-children; observing, it was impossible for his children to spend so much money during

At Nizell, near Seven Oaks, Kent, aged their lives! 73, Thomas Ponton, esq.

In her 41st year, Anne, wife of C. R. Aikin, surgeon, of Broad-street Buildings, and daughter of the late Rev. Gilbert Wakefield.

Oct. 9. Elizabeth, wife of John Rawson, esq. of Ashgrove, near Halifax, and daughter of Ed. Markland, esq. of Jamesstreet, Westminster.

Oct. 13. Rev. Mr. Rumsey, of Trelleck. -He had attended Monmouth Races, and went to Bristol on Friday; and on Saturday morning, on his returning, had just entered the boat at the New Passage, when he exclaimed, "I am very sick!" and expired instantly.

Oct. 18. Aged 46, Sarah, wife of Mr. James Hoppe, of St. Paul's Churchyard.

THE AVERAGE PRICES of NAVIGABLE CANAL SHARES and other PROPERTY, in October 1821 (to the 25th), at the Office of Mr. ScoTT, 28, New Bridge street, London.-Birmingham, 5607. Div. 247.-Barnesley, 1707. ex Div. 57. Half-year.-Grand Junction, 2147. 2167. 2187. Div. 9l. per Ann.-Ellesmere, 621. ex Div. 31.-Rochdale, 431. Div. 24 per Ann.-Lancaster, 261. ex Div. 1.-Regent's, 257, 10s.—Grand Union, 18. 15s.-Thames and Medway, 20%.-Kennet and Avon, 187. with Div. 16s. -Wilts and Berks, 31. Severn and Wye Railway, 317. Div. 17. 6s. per Aun.Croydon Iron Railway, 16l. ex Div. 17.-Surrey Ditto, 10l. ex Div. 17.-West India Dock, 1777. 178/. Div. 10. per Annum.-London Dock, 1017. Div. 4l. per Annum. -Globe Assurance, 123/. Div. 67.—Imperial, 90%. Div. 4l. 10s.-Atlas, 4. 15s.— Sun Life, 12/. Premium.-Rock Assurance, 17. 18s. ex Div.-Hope Ditto, 31. 2s. 6d. -Grand Junction Water Works, 54l. ex Div. 11. 5s. Half-year.-South London Ditto, 241.-Westminster Gas Light Company, 577. 10s. ex Div. 41. per Cent. Half-year.— New Ditto, 7. 10s. Premium, ex Half-year Div.-Commercial Road, 100l. per Cent. ex Div. 27. 10s. Half-year.-English Copper Company, 51. ex Div. 3s. Half-year.London Institution, 31. 10s.

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BILL OF MORTALITY, from Sept. 26, to Oct. 23, 1821.

GENERAL AVERAGE of BRITISH CORN which governs Importation,
from the Returns ending Oct. 20:

PRICE OF FLOUR, per Sack, Oct. 24, 60s. to 65s.

AVERAGE PRICE of SUGAR, Oct. 24, 30s. 54d. per cwt.

PRICE OF HOPS, IN THE BOROUGH MARKET, Oct. 26.
21. 16s. to 51. Os.
21. 8s. to 3. 10s.

Kent Bags
Sussex Ditto

Kent Pockets
Sussex Ditto
Essex Ditto............ 21. 10s. to ፈረ. 4s. Essex Ditto

...

21. 10s. to

41. 6s.

21. Os. to

31. 00s.

Farnham, fine, 71. to 91. 9s.-Seconds, 5l. to 71. Os.

PRICE OF HAY AND STRAW, Oct. 26:

St. James's, Hay 4l. 4s. Straw 11. 16s. Od. Clover 51. Os. - Whitechapel, Hay 41. 4s. Straw 14. 14s. Od. Clover5l. Os.---Smithfield, Hay 4l. 7s. 6d. Straw 14. 16s. Od. Clover 51. Os.

SMITHFIELD, Oct. 26. Beef.......................3s. 4d. to 4s. Mutton...... ............ .......3s. 4d. to 3s. .......................................... .............3s. 8d. to 5s.

Veal....

To sink the Offal-per stone of 8lbs.

Od. | Lamb.........................3s. 4d. to 4s. 4d.
8d. Head of Cattle at Market Oct. 26:
Od.
Beasts

Pork....... .........2$. 8d. to 5s. Od.

............................................700 Calves 200. Sheep and Lambs...5,660 Pigs 170.

COALS, Oct. 26: Newcastle 35s. 6d. to 44. Od.-Sunderland, 39s. Qd. to 40s. 9d.

TALLOW, per Stone, 8lb. Town Tallow 48s. 6d. Yellow Russia 46s. 6d.

SOAP, Yellow 84s. Mottled 94s. Curd 98s.-CANDLES, 91. 6d. per Doz. Moulds 119. Od.

METEOROLOGICAL TABLE for October, 1821. By W. CARY, Strand. Height of Fahrenheit's Thermometer.