1807.] 
century. A row of stalkes was also found, in 
an inclined position, the same depth, in an- 
other pit within Middleton. In a pit dug 
this summer in an ancient inclosed marsh, be- 
longing to Mr. Bagott, of Overton ; the mas 
rine plant samphire was discovered in great 
abundance, and in a good state of preservation, 
many yards below the surface of the fie'd. 
From these circumstances itis evident that 
the sea at some very remote period, has to- 
tally inundated the marsh lands.in this part of 
the country at high water. That the stakes 
above mentioned have been placed there for 
the purpose of catching fish, seems beyond all 
doubt, and from this circumstance it is pluin, 
that no very great depth of water had remain- 
ed at low water. It is also not unreasonable 
to conclude that the sea has gradually deserted 
this its ancient course, and that the channel 
has gradually filled up with sand; but from 
what cause the clay and the immense quantity 
of moss. that in some. places lodges upon its 
surface has been afterwards formed, cannot be 
ascertained, 
Married.| At Ulverston, Captain Rich- 
ard Neal, of the brig Betsy, to Miss Eliza- 
beth Askew.—Mr. W. A. Fell, attorney, to 
Miss F. Harrison, second daughter of Mat- 
thew H. esq. of Newland. 
At Lancaster, Mr. Robert Skirrow, mer- 
chant, to Miss Baines, daughter of Captain B. 
At Prestun, Robert Robins, esq- of Lin- 
‘coln’s Inn, London, to Miss Ann Eliza Hor- 
‘rocks daughter of Samucl H. esq. M. P. for 
Preston,—-Mr. Joseph Fowler, of Elstob Hall, 
to Miss Ann Wilcock, of Lea-hall. 
At Liverpool, Capt. James Cowing, to Miss 
Maria Isabella Shaw.—Mr. William Toimlin- 
sun, ef the customs, to Miss Walton, daugh- 
ter of Mr. William W. merchant.—Cantain 
Thomas Philips, of the Venus, to Miss Jane 
Pritchard.—Mr. George Jones, bookseller, td 
Miss Burton.—Mr. Peter ‘Thompson, mer- 
shant, to Miss E. Harding. 
At Hople, Mr. James Palmer, attorney, of 
Ormskirk, to Miss Greaves of New Bond street, 
London. 
Died.] At Aughton, near Ormskirk, Mr. 
Richard Brighouse, 100. He has lefta wi- 
dow to whom he had been married 70 years. 
At Lancaster, Mrs. Lennard, 68.—Mr. T. 
Hodson, of the New inn, 31.—Mr. Skelton 
brotherto Mr. John S. of Carlisle. He threw 
himself from one of the upper windows of the 
Royal Oak inn, and was so much bruised 
that ne died ina few hours —Mrs. Whalley. 
At Liverpool, Capt Thomas M‘Millan, 32. 
=Mrs. Rawson-—Mr. Robert Jackson, mer- 
chant —Mr. H. Thompson, 45..—Mr. ‘ihe- 
mas Fisher, many years commander of a vessel 
of this port.—Mrs. Owens, 52.—-Mrs. Tyrer, 
8i.—-Mr, James Lawson, 16.—-Mrs. Scott, 
76 —Mr. William Moftit, attorney.—Mr. T. 
Lowe, attorney.—Mrs. Sillers, wite of Captain 
John S. of the ship Bootle, and eldest daugh- 
ter of the late Captain James Johnson, 
Cheshire— Derbyshire Nottinghamshire. 299 
At Wigan, Mr. Richard Atkinson, portrait, 
painter. H 
‘ At UpholJand, near Wigan, Mr. Peter Gas- 
ell. 
At Preston, Mrs. Butler, wife of Richard 
B. esq. 
At Ardwick, Mr. Peel, wife of Lawrence 
P. esq.—Mrs. Arrowsmith. 
At Manchester, Mrs, Alice Eccleston, 81.— 
Mr. John Irlam. 
ay Bolton le Sands, Mrs. Sparling, wife of 
Mr. S, banker, and sister to John Stephenson, 
esq. Bi Sh of London, 75. 
At Audenshaw, near Manchester, Mr. Sa- 
muel Arundal, 71. 
At Poplar Grove, Mrs. Stanistreet, wife of 
Mr. S. attorney, and second daughter of the 
late William Marsh, esq. of Tike 
At Fazakerly, Captain James Farmer, 36. 
At Broughton, near Manchester, Mr. James 
Stanley. 
At Wrightington, near Wigan, Mrs. Crop- 
per, wife of Mr. C. surgeon, 
- CHESHIRE, 
Married.} At Chester, Mr. James Jones, 
to Miss White.—Mr. William Price, of Mold, 
Flintshire, to Miss Ann Williams, of Lopping- 
ton, Salop. 
At Tattenhall, Mr. Foden, of Chester, to 
Fisher of Hatton-hall. 
At Knutsford, Mr. James Potter, surgeon, 
to Miss Mary Dumyile: 
At Overton, Mr. Thomas Webster, of Al- 
vanley, to Mrs. Harper. 
At Northwich, Mr. Joseph Gibson, to Miss 
Sarah Banton. 
Died.}| At Chester, Mrs. Hewitt.—Mra. 
Hall, 69.-——Mrs. Sarah Campbell, 84. 
At Great Broughton, Mr. John Hitchcock. 
At Ministerly, Mr. William Nealor. 
At Kinderton, near Middlewich, Mra 
Bridge, 89. ‘fl 
At Downs Cottage, near Altrincham, Mfrs. 
Whitehead, relict of Mr. John W. 
DERBYSUIRE, 
Married] At Glossop, Mr. Willian 
Pearson, of Board, to Miss Ruth Collier, of 
Chindley. 
At Eyam, Mr, Nathaniel Feusdale, to Miss 
Martha Mower, of Grindle‘ord bridge. 
At Longford, Mr. John Knowles, of Hule 
land, to Miss Mary Gillman. 
At Willington, Mr, T. Riley, to Mrs. Ann 
Beadsmore. 
Died ] At Derby, Mr. Richard Rose, 44, 
—Mr. John Harrison, 72. 
At Cronkstone Grange, Mr. Isaac Wheel- 
don. 
At Aughton, Mr. Ane attorney. 
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, 
Married.) At Mansfield Mr. Hodginson, 
of P nxton mill, Derbyshire, to Miss Hewits. 
—Mr. Merryman, to Miss Castle. 
At Nottingham, Mr. William Dawson, to 
Mrs. Moore.—Mr, William Harrison, of Cod- 
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