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wood close by, and the gentlemen pursued 
him. Captain Sargent called on him to sur- 
render, but he refused, and made use of the 
most horrid oaths and threats. The captain 
coming close up to him, presented a pistol, at 
the same time again desiring the man to 
‘surrender, as he could not bear the thought 
of taking the life of a fellow creature; 
at this instant the man discharged a pistol 
at him, and killed him onthe spot. The 
villain immediately threw off his shoes, 
hat, gloves; great coat and a_ leather- 
case used by dragroons to guard the locks 
of their carbines, and made his escape from 
Mr. Poyntz further into the wood. In con- 
sequence of the murder of Captain Sargent, a 
party of Dragoons proceeded from Chichester 
in search of the murderer. They arrived ata 
coppice near Petworth, in which he had con- 
cealed himself, and some surrounded it, whilst 
others dismounted, and entered by every ave- 
mue. After a strict search they discovered 
him, and drove him out without any frock, 
hat or shoes on: he then ran swiftly some dis- 
tance, but finding his pursuers to be close at 
his heels, he ran into a pond, when they im- 
mediately fired at him, and shot him dead. 
He was taken out of the pond, searched, and 
_ the watch of which he had robbed Mr. Rhodes 
the day before found on him. On examina- 
tion of the body he proved to be a labourer, 
named James Allen, living at a village called 
Grafiham, near Petworth.—Captain Sargent, 
was the son of John Sargent, esq. of Twicken- 
ham, one of the auditors of public accounts. 
He went in the unfortunate expedition to 
Holland, and being wrecked ina storm, pro- 
videntiaily escaped with his life, but it was 
only to be a prisoner in France. He was 
Sent to Verdun, but, after having remained 
there some time, it was in contemplation to 
confine him more closely. Reflecting with 
horror on a French prison, he attempted to 
make his escape, and happily succeeded. A 
few weeks ago he landed in England, to the 
inexpressible joy of his friends. He was of a 
lively, open, and generous disposition, and from 
his own good qualities, and the real worth of 
his nearest relations, his premature death ex- 
Cites the deepest regret throughout ail the 
neighbourhood. 
HAMPSHIRE. 
Married.| At Fawley, J]. Barns, gent. of 
Langley, to Miss Etheridge, of Fawle¥= 
At Hambledon, Baron A. M. Brithelli, to 
Miss Bone, daughter of J.-B. esy. 
Died.| At Southampton, John Brisbane, 
esq. admiral of the red.—Aged 63, Mir. 
Thomas Collins, proprietor and manager of 
the theatres, of Southampton, Portsmouth, 
Winchester, and Chichester. He was the 
father of Mr. B. Collins, (late of Drury-lane 
theatre,) and had conducted most of the 
above theatres more than thirty-eight years, 
with the greatest credit and respect. 
the theatrical world have lost a. friend; 
he was kind and humane to his performers, 
Hampshire—Wilishive—Berkshire. 
In him . 
[Feb. 1, 
having supported many of themunder long ill- 
ness ; and in his dealings, he was scrupulously 
honest. He has left a widow andtwo children, 
Mr. S. Collins, and Mrs. Kelly, wifeiof the 
present acting manager, and mother of the 
young lady whose vocal talents have so fre- 
quently been the subject of public panegyric. 
—Miiss Spencer, niece to Ventham S. gent. 
At Portsmouth George Poore, esq. one of 
the magistrates for the county.—At Haslar 
Hospital, Lieutenant Gregory, of his majesty’s 
ship Maida.—Mrs Williams, wife of Captain 
John W. of the marines —Mr Reynolds, 88. 
—Mr. Reeks.—-Mr. George Bettesworth, 
father of Charles B. esq. solicitor, 74.—Mr. 
W. Hewett, purser of the Suffolk prison-ship. 
—Mirs. Fisher, 73. 
WILTSHIRE. 
Married.} At Westwood, Mr. George 
Beaven, to Miss Johanna Francis. 
At Marlborough, Lieut. Leroux, of the 
royal navy, to Miss Kerby, of Marlborough. 
Died.] At Salisbury, Mr. Micll.—Sud- 
denly, in her 69th year, Mrs. Sarah Clark. 
She was in good health immediately before 
her death, and had been called to sit down to 
dinner with a party of friends, when she sunk’ 
down, and expired without a groan. She was 
a native of Malmsbury. At the early age 
of four years fhe lost her sight in a like sud- 
den and awful manner, as she was sitting at 
table, and had ever since remained totally 
blind. » 
At Little Bedwin, Mr. Rushley. 
At Great Bedwin, Mr. John Beck. 
At Marlborough, Mr. Avery Warner. 
BERKSHIRE, 
A stratum of sea-shells among which were 
many fishes bones and unopened oysters, in a 
complete state, were lately found by the 
workmenemployed in sinking a well in Fisher« 
row, Reading. Besides the well known strata 
found at Katesgrove brick-kiln, these antie 
diluvian relics, are frequently found under 
similar circumstances. 
Married.]} At White Waltham, Mr. 
Stephen Clargo, of Nine Elms Farm, Buck- 
lebury, to Miss Eales, daughter of Robert E. 
esq. of Little Wick Green, near Maidenhead. 
At Reading, james Webber Smith, esq. of 
Ashling, Sussex, a captain in the royal ar- 
tilery, to the eldest daughter of J. Simeen, 
esq. M. P. for Reading. 
Died.| At Kintbury, Mr. Crofts, Ta 
At Peppard, the Rev. Robert Jones, rector 
of that place, 65. 
At Reading, Mrs. Harris.—Mrs. Dear.— 
Mrs. Hill. 
At Mortimer, John Tysoe, esq. 82. 
At Windsor, Mrs. Longman.—Suddenly 
at the theatre to which he went in perfect 
health, quarter-master Lockey, of the royal 
horse guards (blue.) Fite possessed considerable 
abilities and was much beloved by the officers 
of the whole regiment. 
At Spcenhamland, Mrs. M. King, 82. 
SOMERSETSHIRE. 
