University: his oration was dedicated to a succinct, but highly interesting, review of the preceding chancellors in this University; and terminated in a strong and well-merited eulogium on the public and private virtues, the political probity, the statesman-like qualifications, and the classical acquirements, of the present illustrious chancellor. The compositions to which the chancellor's prizes had been awarded were then recited in the following order : The Latin Verses, "Pyramides Egyptiacæ," by Mr. John Taylor Coleridge, scholar of Corpus Christi college. The English Essay, "What are the Arts, in the cultivation of which the Mo. derns have been less successful than the Ancients?" by Mr. Richard Whately, B. A. of Oriel college. The Latin Essay, "In Philosophia, quæ de Vita et Moribus est, illustrandas quænam præcipue Sermonum Socraticorum fuit excellentia?" by Mr. John Miller, B. A. scholar of Worcester college. Sir Roger Newdigate's prize : English Verse, "The Statue of the Dying Gladiator," by Mr. G, R. Chinnery, student of Christ church. Each of the compositions was, in the highest degree, creditable to the accomplishments of its respective author, and they were, individually, honoured by reiterated bursts of applause. An Ode, composed on the occasion, by the Professor of Poetry, and set to music by Dr. Crotch, then commenced with a recitative and air from Mr. Bartleman. Mrs. Bianchi and Mr. Braham had also solos allotted them, which they executed with their usual stile of excellence. The chorusses were grand, and the whole was rapturously applauded. About two o'clock the noble chancellor dissolved the convocation, and was afterwards magnificently entertained by the vice-chancellor in the hall of Baliol college, where he was met by the heads of the houses, the proctors, the young nobility of the university, and the whole number of those distinguished personages upon whom the honorary degree of D.C.L. had been conferred. About five in the evening the doors of the theatre were again thrown open for the grand musical festival, intended to commemorate the first public reception of the illustrious chancellor; and, in a short time, every part of that structure was filled by ladies and gentlemen of the first distinction. There is, perhaps, no building in Europe better accommodated for the advantageous display of a large assembly; and on the present occasion the theatre, studded to the very top with beauty, rank, and fashion, presented a most striking and brilliant coup d'ail. The performers, both vocal and instrumental, acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of their audience; and, in cousion, Madame Catalani electrified the assembly by singing, in her unrivalled manner, God save the King." In the evening a subscription ball was given at the Town-hall, and was attended by every branch of the Grenville family, and all the other noble visitors in the town. Wednesday, July 4.-About half-past nine this morning, Lord Chancellor Grenville, accompanied by the vice-chancellor, and preceded by the beadles, went from Baliol college to the Delegates' room, where the heads of houses and proctors were in waiting. Walking from hence to the Radcliffe library, his lordship joined the nobility, the Governors of the Infirmary, and other gentlemen, and went in full procession to St. Mary's church, where divine service, with a very large choir, was performed, during the course of which were introduced the Te Deum and Benedictus, by Orlando Gibbons; the Anthem, "Blessed is he;" and "to swell" still more the "notes of praise," additional verses were given by Messrs. Knyvett, Vaughan, Braham, and Bartleman. Immediately before the sermon, the old 100th Psalm, with accompaniments by Dr. Crotch, was introduced; and then the Rev. Dr. Howley, canon of Christ-church and Regius Professor of Divinity, delivered a most admirable discourse for the benefit of the Infirmary. The collection at the church-doors amounted to 2491. 14s. 63. After church, the chancellor retired to Balio college, where he held a public levee: and about three o'clock, accompanied by a select party of nobility, and the govenors of the Radcliffe Infirmary, proceeded to the Town Hall, where his lordship was received with the most lively tokens of respect, and partook of an elegant entertainment. In the evening Dr. Crotch again conducted a grand Musical Concert, and the "full melody of song" was poured forth to an enraptured and most numerous audience. Thursday, July 5.-By the very provident and delicate arrangement of the Rev. the Provost of Worcester, and the Rev. the President of St. John's college, the doors of the theatre were thrown open this morning at half-past eight, for the admission of ladies exclusively; who were thus enabled, under the direction of the above-named gentlemen, (who are the curators of the theatre,) to select and take their seats without the inconvenience of any pressure or crowd. Gentlemen were subsequently admitted, and the theatre was thronged in every corner, when about ten the chancellor, attended by the, nobility, heads of houses, and the whole train of those illustrious personages who, on the preceding day, had been complimented with the honorary degree of D.C.L. entered the theatre in their court dresses and scarlet robes, and were welcomed with every demonstration of respect and approbation. The noble chancellor then opened the business of convocation with his accustomed dignity, and conferred the honorary degree of D.C.L. upon the following noblemen and gentlemen, who were all introduced by Dr. Phillimore, Professor of Law: Lord Viscount Hawar. den, den, Hon. Rich. Neville, M.P. Hon. W. H. . Friday, July 6-The doors of the theatre were this morning thrown open at half-past eight for the accommodation of the ladies, and access was afterwards given to the gentlemen. The building was completely thronged, and at ten the chancellor proceeded from the Divinity Schoo!, and with the whole train of nobility, heads of houses, doctors, and proctors, arrayed as usual in their superb habiliments, entered the theatre, and was enthusiastically received by the august and crowded assembly. His lordship then opened, with the accustomed formalities, the business of convocation, and then conferred upon the following personages the honorary degree of D.C.J. Lord Viscount Duncannon; Lord George Grenville; Sir Edward Knatchbull; Sirs J. Cranford, and M. Cholmeley, barts.; W. R. Spencer, T. Tyrwhitt, M. P. Wm. Taylor, M. P. Albany Saville, M. P. H. C. Cotton, H. W. W. Wynne, George Hammond, Benjamin Garlike, W. H. Ashhurst, F. T. H. Foster, T. F. Freemantle, (Capt. R. N.) G. J. Legh, W. Hanbury, P. C. Bruce, Samuel Kekewich, Thomas Schutz, J. E Liebenrood, T. S. Horner, and Edward Grove, esqrs. The following gentlemen, Graduates of the University of Cambridge, were also admittel ad eundem, viz. Rev. F. Haggit, D.D. Charles Peers, esq. M.A. Rev. P. Lockie, M.A. Rev. W. Robinson, M.A. Rev. R. Kennedy, M.A. The honorary degree of M.A. was also conferred upon Charles Cumming, A. J. E. Cresswell, W. Whitred, H. R. Willet, and E. L. Charlton, esqrs. The laudatory and poetical compositions in honour of the celebrity were then re-commenced, and recited in the following succession: Mr. Smith, Magdalen; Mr. Cleaver, Christ-church; Mr. Fowle, Merton; Hon. Mr. Eden, Christ-church; Mr. Crowe, Wadham; Mr. Hornby, Brasenose; Mr. Oakley, Christ-church; Mr. Short, Trinity; Mr. Starkie, Brasenose; Hon. W. Bathurst, Christ-church; M. Bartholomew, C. C. C.; Hon. Mr. Vane, Brasenose; Mr. Swete, Oriel; Earl of Clare, Christ-Church. Each of the compositions was highly creditable to the taste and talents of the respective authors, and was delivered with a distinctness of enunciation, and a fullness of tone, eminently well suited to the dignity of the subject. When the noble chancellor dissolved the convocation, he retired to Baliol college, and again held a public levee, which was numerously attended by his lordship's academical friends. At three o'clock his lordship proceeded to Brasenose college, where he was met by a large train of nobility, and other illustrious personages; all of whom immediately sat down to a most sumptuous entertainment furnished with every delicacy in season. In the evening a fourth grand musical festival was performed in the theatre, and the whole of the celebrated band, both vocal and instrumental, gave universal and unqualified unqualified satisfaction to the judges and admirers of music. The same evening the Town hall was again fitted up for a subscription ball, and at an early hour the room was honoured with an overflow of beauty, rank, and fashion. Immediately after the presentation of the gentlemen to degrees this morning, and just as the assembly had turned to the rostrum, where the first public speaker of the day had advanced to deliver his composition, Mr. Sheridan was discerned in the area. The shouts of applause, the huzzas, the cries of "Sheridan! Sheridan! a seat! a seat! degree! degree!" &c. that ensued, it is impossible to describe. The tumuit of high acclaim lasted for upwards of ten minutes, during which period this esteemed favourite of the people enjoyed the still greater satisfaction of hearing the loudest testimony of approbation from an enlight ened assembly. Academic honours, how ever, are not the result of general feeling or acclamation: they rest on the cold basis of form, and the wishes of this unanimous theatre were, in this instance, disappointed. The vice-chancellor waved his cap, and silence was obtained. Mr. Smith (the first gentleman in the rostrum) then commenced; but, alas! for order, his poem began with these words, "Genius or Muse," and it was impossible to prevent the renewal of the ebullition they again occasioned. The name of Sheridan, so nearly and so clearly allied to "genius and the muse," now flowed even from tongues that had been before silent; and the effect, like the electric spark, communicated itself to every surrounding body. The shouts, the hails, the most gratifying tributes of applause, were repeated with ten-fold ardour; and it was not till this great orator and singularly-gifted man was. conducted to a seat in the elevated semicircle amongst the doctors, that the formal business of the convocation could proceed. Saturday morning the chancellor paid his respects to the heads of houses and members of convocation at their respective colleges and Halls, and in the evening left Oxford on his return to Dropmore. Thas ended the first appearance of Lord Grenville as Chancellor of Oxford. Throughout the period no man could have supported the elevated station with more dignity and grace. To every youthful speaker he paid the most fixed attention; and, if appearances may be judged from, Oxford in him has the fairest chance of finding a munificent patron, an anxious guardian, and a stedfast friend. At half past two on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Sadler ascended in his balloon from Merton Meadows, amidst the acclamations of an immense concourse of spectators, assembled from all parts of the surrounding country. It was visible for a considerable time; and, after a voyage of about an hour and a half, descended in safety within a mile and a half of Stowe, the seat of the Marquis of Buck Married.] George Birch, esq. of Blakenhali, to Miss Cockayne, of Ickleford House. Died.] At his brother's house, at Hadham, Richard Stanley, esq. recorder of Hertford, and a bencher of the Inner Temple; a gentleman universally beloved and respected by all who knew him. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Married.] At Tiffield, Mr. Cornelius Gudgeon, farmer, to Miss Alice Love. At Towcester, Mr. White, master of the grammar-school, to Miss Collins. At Northampton, Mr. Samuel Dickens, of Old Lodge, to Miss Margaret Gordon, of the former place. At Twywell, Mr. Thomas Knight, farmer, Died.] At Carlton, much regretted by all who knew her, Barbara Catherine, only daughter of Sir John Palmer, bart. of that place. At Northampton, Mrs. Stevenson, widow of At Daventry, Andrew Mieres, esq. Married. At St. Neot's, I. G. Howard, of Bunwill, Norfolk, to Miss Gorham, of the former place. Died.] At Godmanchester, Mr. Dexter. CAMBRIDGE. The Rev. Dr. William Bell, Prebendary of Westminster, has transferred the sum of 15,3001. three per cent. consols to Magdalen College, Cambridge, for the purpose of founding eight new scholarships. Married.] At Cambridge, Mr. J. Gillam, chemist, to Miss Nichols, of Worcester.-Mr, S. Weldon, butcher, to Miss Elizabeth Ind, of Baldock.-Mr. John Smith, University printer, to Miss Susan Ind, of this city. Died.] At Cambridge, Mrs. Long, wife of Mr. L. farmer.-Mrs. Luccock, wife of Mr. L. wooistapler.-Mrs. Hardman, wife of Mr. H. collar-maker. Married.] Mr. B. Strutt, of Ipswich, to Miss E. D Garrod, of Harkstead. Mr. Cooper, of Haverhill, to Miss Hepzibah Reeve, sixth daughter of Mr.R. late of. Bocking Died.] At Debenham, Mr. John Revett, surgeon, 40. At Playford House, Thelnetham, Mr. Jonathan Mallows, 71. At Ipswich, Mr. Robert Brown, 76-Mrs. Martha King, a maiden lady, 83.—Miss E. Simpson Rudlia. At Bury, Mr. Daniel Harley, 72.-Aged 44, Mr. Roger Boldero, of the Star Inn, after having that day suffered amputation of his leg, for a violent lingering mortification. At Stowmarket, Mr. Freeman, sen. surgeon, 68. He had practised there extensively and with great reputation 45 years. At Beccles, in the 87th year of his age, Mr. Joseph Sparshall, of that place, one of the Society of Friends; who, during the whole of so long a life, devoted almost every moment he could spare from the avocations of business and the affairs of his family, to the acquirement of useful knowledge, and was an instance of what may be effected by the powers and natural bent of the mind, unassisted by the advantages of a liberal education. Of natural history, in its various branches, he was passionately fond; but botany, chemistry, and electricity, were his most favourite studies. He wrote some Essays on philosophical subjects, one of which, giving an account of a remarkable Aurora Borealis, appeared in a volume of the Philosophical Transactions, and procured him the offer of becoming a Member of the Royal Society, an honour which he had the mosesty to decline. To sum up his character On Friday, July 6, a fire broke out in the premises of Mr. Harroby, a farmer, at East Upton, which destroyed the house, and an extensive range of out-houses, cattle, rick-yard, &c. &c. The flames were first discovered issuing from a bake-house, over which some labourers slept; but how it happened has not been ascertained. Such was the rapidity of the flames, that in less than half an hour the out-houses, at fifty yards distance from each other, were all on fire. About twelve head of cattle were destroyed, chiefly valuable horses. The flames were not subdued in the rick-yard for two days. Married.] At Barking, Lieut. Orkney, R.N. to Miss R. A. Mearns, of Seething Lane. At Chelmsford, Mr. Gabriel Slater, of Chipping Ongar, to Miss Ann Cawkwell, second daughter of Mr. C. Died.] At Lambourne, Mrs. Dunnage, wife of James D. esq Aged 67, Mrs Beldam, wife of Mr. Valentine Beldam, of Bishop Stortford. She was a lady, the warmth of whose friendship endeared her to an extensive circle of acquaintance, and her tender and active sympathy oftenrendered her a benefactress to the poor, and a solace to the afflicted. Her social disposition and great cheerfulness of mind, united with perfect propriety of manners, made her a fit companion equally for the old and the young. At Paglesham, Mr. James Emberson, 80. At Rayleigh, Mrs. Noone, wife of Mr. John N. 51. KENT. A fine marble monument has been recently erected in Canterbury cathedral, at the expence of the officers of the 9th foot, in memory of their late lamented commanding officer, Lieutenant-colonel Stewart, who gloriously fell at the head of that regiment in Portugal. The subject represents Britannia (the badge of the corps) supporting the wounded officer, who is surrounded by trophies of war. The whole is admirably executed by Turnerelli. Married.] At Ham Church, the Rev. T. A. Methuen, rector of Allcannings, Wilts, and second son of Paul Cobb M. esq. of Corsham House, to Eliza Maria, eldest daughter of the Rev. Henry Plumptre, rector of Claypole, near Newark, Notts. Died.] At Tunbridge Wells, Lieut. Thomas Henry Lloyd, R. N. third son of the late Francis L. esq. of Domgay, Montgomeryshire. At The following is a striking instance of the increased value of timber: In the year 1565, the inhabitants of Lewes resolved on pulling down their Town House or Sessions House, and rebuilding it; and for that purpose they purchased seventy-five tons of timber, at two shillings and eight-pence per ton. The timber from the Hall, now pulling down, is valued at from three to four shillings per foot. The new market at Worthing, which has been completed in the short space of three months, at an expence of 40001. was opened on Monday 2d July. Little Hampton improves every year. In addition to the accommodation for the visitors, a new and extensive Library and Reading-room have been opened on the beach; several new houses are built, and twenty more are building; in fact, the place is become interesting from the safe bathing and good accommodation which are found there, Married.] At Lewes, M. Parker, esq. of the Royal Artillery, to Miss Simons, eldest daughter of the Rev. John S. rector of Paul's Cray, Kent. At Malling, Mr. Moon, of Horsham, to Miss Marchant, daughter of Mr. M. of Malling Deanery. At Little Hampton, Captain Harrington, son of Lieutenant-general H. of the Royal Artillery, to Miss Currie, of Little Hamp ton. Died.] At Hastings, Miss Emma Stockwell, of Crutched Friars, London. In Horsham gaol, aged 82 years, Simoa Southward, formerly of Boxgrove, near Chichester. This singular character was a miller, which occupation he followed with industry and attention till about the year 1766, when, by a strange species of insanity, he fancied himself Earl of Derby, King in Man, assumed those titles, neglected his business, and became very troublesome to many of his neighbours. In February 1767, he was arrested for a small debt, at the suit of the late Duke of Richmond, and was conveyed to the old gaol at Horsham, from which he was removed (the first prisoner after its completion) to the present gaol, and from which he was released after a captivity of forty-three years, four months, and eight days, by the hand of death! Simon Southward was in stature about six feet, was exceedingly well made, and had a commanding countenance; his manners were generally affable, and his deportment polite : he was, however, when offended, exceedingly wrathful, and with difficulty pacified, particularly when his ire had been occasioned by doubts about his assumed dignity. He supposed himself a state prisoner, and would accept of no money or clothes which were not presented to him as coming from the king, his cousin. His dress was generally a drab coat of a very ancient cut, and a cocked hat with a black cockade. Simon was addressed, as well by the governors of the gaol, as by his fellow prisoners and visitors, "My lord!" and to no other denomination would he ever reply. He had been supported for a number of years past by a weekly sti pend from the parish of Boxgrove, which was paid to him by Mr. Smart, and which his lordship expended on necessaries with the strictest economy; but could scarcely ever be prevailed upon to receive a meal or other favour, except under the description above stated. His remains were removed for interment at Boxgrove. At East Hoathly, Mr. John Burgess, many years master of the King's Head Inn, 75. He formerly kept a school at Hellingly Church, and many of his pupils are living testimonies of his skill and assiduity in that profession. At Northiam, Mr. T. Pix, 71. HAMPSHIRE. The Navy Board have given notice of a plan of education having been adopted at the Royal Naval College at Portsmouth; for a superior class of apprentices to shipwrights. The number of students is not at first to be above twelve, but is to be gradually increased to twenty-five. The term of apprenticeship is to be seven years; but for any apprentice on the old establishment, who has served two years, it will be six, and for those who have served three years, five. The object of this regulation is to form able and useful shipbuilders: with this view the apprentices will be instructed in geometry, algebra, plang trigonometry, mechanics, hydrostatics, flux |