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time since, in a similar way, at the Island of 
Malta, where he was serving with his regi- 
ment. The remains of Lieut. D. were in 
terred at Stroud, and an immense concourse 
of people attended to witness the solemnity. 
OXFORDSHIRE. 
Marricd.] At Oxford, Mr. E. W. Saword, 
of East Greenwith, to Miss Sarah Benwell.— 
The Rev. J. Wilson, dissenting minister, to 
Miss E. Leverett.—Mr. Eykyn, druggist, to 
Miss Mary Bennet. 
At Witney, T. Bird, esq. of London, to 
Miss Ann Wright, daughter of the late J. W. 
esq. of Middle Field. 
Mr, John Wright, of Wood Green, Wit- 
ney, to Miss Collins. 
Died.] At Oxford, Mr. John Sprigg, son 
of Mr. Wm. S. supervisor of excise, 25.—- 
Mr. John Towneserd, eldest son of the late 
Stephen T. esq. 20.—Mr. Thon.as Booth, of 
the Swan and Castle public house, 66.— 
—Mr. Quartermaine, upwards of 40 years 
head butler of St. Jolin's College, 67.—Mrs. 
Coates, midwife —Mr. Thomas Stone. —Mr. 
William Hayes, 66 
At Cowley, near Oxford, Mr. Thomas Bee- 
dle, 70. 
At Seuldern, Mrs. Ann Merry, wife of Mr. - 
Jonn M. 28. 
At Henley, Miss Maria Bradshaw. 
HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 
Died.} At Huntingdon, Edward Lloyd 
Edwards, esq. only son of Edward E. esq of 
Cerrigluydion, near Ruthin, Denbighshire, 
North Wales Mr. John Franks, son of Mr. 
SOF i Ce, 
At Alconbury Weston, Mrs. Bowker, sen. 
84. 
CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 
Married.} At Ely, Mr. Christcpher Legge, 
to Miss Greaves. 
At Haddenham, Mr. Stephen Isaacson, of 
London, to Miss Glenton. 
The Rev. Richard Boys, of Boxworth, to 
Miss Graham, of Shelford. 
At Cambridge, Mr. Warren, to Miss Collins. 
Died.] At Whittlesea, Mr. Sargeant, so- 
Ucitor, to Miss Alice Smith, daughter of 
Mr. S. surgeon. hs 
At Cambiidge, Mrs. Gillam.-—Mr. Joseph 
Gifford. 
At Granchester, Mr. Howard. 84. 
At Benwick. in the Isle of Ely, a poor 
woman of the name of Byson, aged 99 years, 
who possessed ull her faculties, and supported 
herself by hard labour to the last. 
NORFOLK, ; 
On Monday the z3d ot fune and two fol- 
lowing days was held the annual sheep shearing 
at Holkhem, the seat of Thomas William 
Coke, é:q. which was attended as usual by a 
gteat number ot noblemen, gentlemen, and 
distinguished agriculturists. On the first day 
Mr Coke, and his iriends, having mounted 
their horses, proceeded to view the Merino 
Rams and two-si-ear prize sheep, in their wool, 
P-evious to- clipping and exhibiting; they 
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inspected various implements used in hus- 
bandry, particularly a plowgh of Mr. Balls, 
rode round the farm, and returned to dinner at 
the mansion, where, about 200 gentlemeti 
partook of the hospitality of the generous pro- 
prietor of the domain. Aiter dinner, the 
company proceeded tothe sheep-houses, where 
the Leicester tups were sold, and the Meyino 
tups let at the following prices :— 
Weight of Wool. Price _ Purchasers. 
DIO. Gee yee 
No.1... 1.5. 2) ne 3 0 Captain Becher. 
Fe ath Vas ot VLU (eee 
3....8 12....8 8 .O Mr. J. Creasy. 
Ae ce7- Occwell i? Wats pee bel s 
5....8 0....6 16 6 Captain Becher. 
6....5 12.../3.38 0 Mr. Balls. 
Toc eed Gero 4A <@ Ditton 
9..6.6 8... 14) 346 Ming, (Creasy. 
10...7 5....8 12 6, Wiroiecvsr, 
12....4 10:..27 6 0 Bought in. . 
The Merino rams were then hired for the 
season : 
Wool. Loe Stee Hirers. 
No:i‘at 7lb. troz. 22-06 
Do sp iy a ae 
&..10  4.... 9 19 6 Mr. Smith. 
4.412 14....44 0 6, 0 Fhoates 
Mr. Coke observed, that he had given this 
breed of sheep atrial, and that he should con- 
tinue to do so; and although he begged to be 
understood not to recommend them himself, 
e did not wish to impress any person with 
the idea that they ought not to make a trial 
by crossing the breed. He noted the astonish- 
ing quantity of wool clipped off them, and said 
its average worth was 4s. 6d per lb. Three 
most beautiful Leicester Theaves were pur- 
chased by Mr. Beli, at 141. 3s. 6d —-and the 
company walked to see as fine a piece of wheat 
on this light sol as any strong land in the 
kingdom can produce. Mr Coke observed, 
it was set with peas the preceding year 1n one 
ploughing, and that the crop was 12 coombs 
per acre, deducting one bushel ; that it was 
then on one ploughing driiled with wheat, at 
9 inches distance. and had been twice hoed, 
being very iull of red weed or poppy-—On the 
second dav the company proceesed to view 
the stock of Devon cows, which were greatly _ 
admired for their beauty and symmetry; the 
sheep in the park were also examined, and 
the suinfoin, which the men were MOwing=. 
a most luxuriant crop. . They proceeded to the 
field barn, where they inspected the imple- 
ments exhibited for trial. i he fatm-yard was 
next visited, where the clippers were Shearing 
in the barn South; down sheep, evossed by the ~ 
‘Merine and some South-down Leicésters. 
The prize wethers, Leicester theaves, and 
Soutlidewn rams were shewn, and their woel 
inspected. 
hog, bred by Mr. Boltz, of Aldeby, now 18 
months old, which he bought some time agu 
on Norwich shijl, for 25s. and is supposed to 
weigh 40st. (l4lbs. to the stone) and with 
good luck, he expects to fat him up to 52 
stone 5 
Mr. E. Kett, exhibited a Norfolk 
