of 2 lieutenants, 3 serjeants, 6 corporals, 1 trumpeter, and 50 privates, and about 50 hor ses. The captain was also a prisoner, but escaped during the bustle on foot. I am happy to say, this has been performed without the loss of a man on our side. Six of the enemy are wounded. Captain White expresses his obligation to Major Vigoreux, of the 38th regiment, who was a volunteer with him, and to the Aeferes Pedro Ravmanda di Oliviera, commanding the Portuguese troop (which he states to have done its duty extremely well, and to have shewn much gal lantry); and also to lieutenant Turner, of the 13th light dragoons, to whose activity and courage, he reports himself to be indebted for several of his prisoners.. I trust the whole will be considered to have merited the approbation of the Commander in-Chief. I have the honour to be, &c. H. FANE, Lieutenant-General Hill. ITALY. The recent successful attacks on the Neapolitan flotilla has entirely dissipated the alarm of invasion in Sicily. Murat, with great activity, and at great expence, had collected eleven hundred and forty boats, for the transport of troops, and had manned and mounted upwards of one hundred gun-boats; more than three hundred of the former, and thirty of the latter, have been taken or destroyed, and the vast superiority of the Bri tish and Sicilian flotilla has been forcibly manifested in various actions. IRELAND. An aggregate meeting of the different guilds was held at the exchange, in Dublin, on Tuesday, pursuant to the requisition of the high Sheriff, Sir J. Riddall, to take into consideration the most effectual measures by which the repeal of the union could be accomplished. The importance of the question excited so general an interest among all classes of the inhabitants, that business was entirely suspended, and by nine in the morning every avenue to the exchange was crowded to suffocation. At half-past twelve the high Sheriff took the chair, and opened the business of the meeting, exhorting them to observe the strictest order. Mr. Hatton, in a concise but perspicuous appeal to the understanding and feelings of his auditory, stated the general grounds on which the people of Ireland demanded the repeal of the act of union. Though adverse to that act, he was yet desirous of British connection, and wished to give the firmest support to the throne of Great Britain. He concluded with moving, "That a committee, consisting of nine gentlemen, should be appointed to prepare a petition to his Majesty, and another to the House of Commons, for the repeal of the act of the union." Mr. O'Connell supported the petition; and declared that he would consent to the re-enactment of all the penal laws against the catholics, on condition of the union being repealed. The petition was then carried unanimously, and a standing committee of 29 chosen to co-operate with the other meetings throughout the kingdom, A resolution of thanks was subsequently voted to the duke of Richmond, for his conciliatory con duct, and the encouragement he had given to the manufactures of Ireland. A vote of thanks, with a piece of plate valued at 100 guineas, was likewise voted to Sir J. Riddall, the chairman; and a strong censure against his colleague, Sir E. Stanley, relinquished at his request. Lord French, Messrs. Keogh, Randall, Macdonnell, Plunkett, Hay, and many other leaders of the catholic body, were present, and appeared to assent to the speech of coun sellor O'Connell, who it was reported spoke the sense of the catholic body, when he asserted that catholic emancipation was only a secondary consideration to the repeal of the union. BRAZIL. A Treaty of Alliance and Friendship, be ween his Britannic Majesty and the Prince Re gent of Portugal, has lately been made public, It is dated Rio Janeiro, Feb. 19. The third article declares, that his Majesty, in his own name, and that of his heirs and successors, will never acknowledge, as King of Portugal, any other than the heir and representative of the house of Braganza. The sixth grants exclu sively to the English, the privilege of cutting down ship-timber in the Brazils, and the right of building and equipping ships of war in the harbours of that kingdom. The ninth de clares, that the Inquisition shall not be esta blished in any part of the South American dominions of the King of Portugal. The tenth stipulates the gradual abolition of the slavetrade, by forbidding Portuguese subjects to carry on that inhuman traffic on any part of the African coast not belonging to the Crown of Portugal, in which it may have been abolished by the other powers of Europe. EAST INDIES. The recent accounts from India are not of a pleasing nature. The dissatisfaction which pervades our army, has given encouragement to some of the native powers, who were alone bound to our dominion by force, and in various quarters the standard of revolt has been raised. The war in Oude and in Bundelcund was continued to the date of the last dispatches; and Bopal, Kotrals, and many other provinces, were in a state of insurrection. INCIDENTS, INCIDENTS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS, IN AND NEAR LONDON : With Biographical Memoirs of distinguished Characters recently deceased, THE City intend to apply to Parliament early in the ensuing session, for bills to alter and amend the late acts relative to Smithfield Market; to the Sunday toll on Blackfriar's Bridge; the entrances into the City by Picket and Skinner Streets; and to some other objects of municipal tegulations. The expense of the improvements in Westminster, in the vicinity of the two houses of Parliament, including the purchase of old buildings and ground, amounts tę 228,4977. It does not appear that any further expense will be incurred (unless the commissioners should make other purchases), while the ground is capable of being let advantageously on building leases, which may repay a part of what has been expended in purchasing and clearing. The Parliamentary grants for building a new wing to the British Museum, amount to 21,7701.; and the total amount paid for the erection of Dartmoor prison, was, in March last, 116,297/ A canal has been projected from Bristol to join the Wiltshire and Berkshire canal, at or near Foxham. By this communication, and through the medium of the intended Western Junction and the Grand Junction canals, a regular and safe navigation will be opened with the ports of London and Bristol. The sum of 400,000/. has been subscribed to carry the plan into execution. On Saturday, August 26, a fire broke out the office of the Traveller Newspaper, Fleet street, which in the course of an hour consumed the whole interior of the house. No part of the property was saved ; but in consequence of the prompt assistance of the engines, and a plentiful supply of water, the adjoining houses were preserved. The fire was first observed in the second floor, but its Cause is not ascertained. A duel was fought at Moulsey Hurst, on Monday, between Captain Hants and Mr. Culeshall, a gentleman of some notoriety on the turf, in consequence of a dispute relative to some trivial bet at Egham races. After exchanging two shots, the captain was dangepusly wounded in the left breast, and his antagonist has filed.—Another duel took place on Thursday morning, between Mr. G. Payne and Mr. Clark, in which the former was mortally wounded. The duel was occasioned by Mr. Payne, who has a wife and four children, forming an attachment for the sister of his opponent. Mr. P. died on Friday morning; his property, of 14,0001. per annum, devolves to his eldest son.-A third duel was fought Last week, at Haddington, between Captain Rutherford, of the 25th regiment, and Mr. Cahill, the surgeon. The parties exchanged two shots, by both of which Captain R. was wounded, and died soon afterwards. Mr. Cahill has since absconded. COVENT GARDEN THEATRE.-On Monday, September 10, this Theatre opened for the season, when nearly as much disapprobation was evinced as last year, in consequence of the number of private boxes which still continued. The performances during the first week were rendered inaudible, and the clamour continued to increase. A dance called the Contract was substituted for the O. P. dance. We are now, however, rejoiced to find that this theatre is no longer likely to continue the scene of discord and tumult, the proprietors having conceded the point in dis pute. They have determined to comply with the demands of the public, and to fulfil the contract immediately by opening four boxes on each side. MARRIED. H. Paterson, jun. esq. to the eldest daughter of Sir T. Turton, M. P. At St. George's, R. Curran, esq. eldest son of the Right Hon. J. P. C. Master of the Rolls in Ireland, to Miss Weysel, of York-place. At St. Ann's, Mr. Canliam, of the Temple, to Miss Swainson. At St. George's, J. Guise, esq. to the second daughter of the late R. Westmacott, esq. Lieut. Col. Needham, of the third garrison battalion, to the youngest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Baker, rector of Marksbury. Mr. J. St. Newby, of Poland-street, to the eldest daughter of J. Barry, esq. of Bath. At Poole, Mr. J. Driver, of Stamford- hill, to the youngest daughter of the late S. Rolfes, esq. At St. James's, Viscount Falmouth, to the eldest daughter of H. Bankes, esq. At Kensington, Mr. Smith, of Southampton-street, Bloomsbury, to the eldest daughter of Colone! Codd. At St. Paul's, J. Ponton, esq. of Nizel, Kent, to the daughter of J. Dunn, esq. of Bedford-street. At St. George's, J. English, of Bath, to Miss Huddlestone, of Milton. J. Dickenson, esq. of Ludgate-street, to the second daughter of H. Grover, esq. of Hemel Hempstead. Mr. William Smallwood, of Covent Garden, to Miss L. Lewes, of Mount-street, Grosvenor square. At Edmonton, W. Timson, esq. of Thamesstreet, to Miss L. Poppard, of Edmonton, H. Combe, H. Combe, esq. to the eldest daughter of Q. Harris, esq. of Blake Hall, Wanstead. At St. Ann's, F. W. Desailly, esq. of the H. E. I. C. service, to Miss N. Pigott, of Solo. H. Hoddleston, esq. of Gray's-inn, to Miss A. Goodchild, of Richmond. F. C. Street, esq. of Gower-street, to the second daughter of J. Nailer, esq. of Queensquare, Bloomsbury. T. J. Tatham, esq. of Lamb's Conduit street, to the youngest daughter of D. Fearon, esq. of Ely place, Holborn. At Columbo, T. Eden, esq. to Frances, daughter of the Hon. J. Rodney. At St. Andrew's, T. C. Patrick, esq. of Winchmore Hill, to the eldest daughter of B. Combe, esq. of John street, Bedford-row. J. James, esq. of Dowgate-hill, to the sesond daughter of B. Combe, esq. At. St. George's, Sir D. Cope, of Branshill Park, Hants. to Miss Francis, of Park-place At Newington, the Rev. W. Spooner, of Elindon, to the daughter of the late Sir E. O'Brien DIED. At Brompton, Mrs. Mary Reeve, 58. In Gloucester-place, aged 38, Lady Haruke, in consequence of being thrown our of a gig, at Guildford. At Edmonton, Mrs. Hodgson. T. Ebrall, father of the corn meter, who was shot by a life-guards-man, 48. At Brompton, G. Palmer, esq. In Spring gardens, Mrs. E. Harris, 19. In Old Burlington-street, the Hon. E. In Weymouth-street, Cavendish-square, Jane, widow of the late Morris Robinson, esq. of Lincoln's inn-fields, mother of Lord Rokeby, of Mount Morris, in Kent, and West Layton Hall, Yorkshire, and of Matthew Montague, esq. of Denton-castle, Northumberland, and Sandleford Priory, Berkshire, M. P. for St. Germain's, Cornwall. She was the eldest daughter of John Greenland, esq. of Lovelace, eldest son of Augustine Greenland, esq. of Bellevue, both in Kent. In Portland-place, the Lady of A. H. Eyre, M. P. for Nottingham. At Waltham green, the Rev. Mr. Prevost, minister of the French Conformist chapel, Dean-street, Soho. Lieut. F. T. Fowler, R. M. 21. J. Paice, esq. 83. At Jamaica Hospital, Lieut. Hammick, of the Polyphemus. In Greek-street, Soho, Mrs. Mawbray, 92. The second daughter of Mr. Hand, of Bondstreet, 19. In Montague-street, Mrs. S. Day. B. Backus, esq. of Bary-court, St. Mary-axes Mrs. S. Parker, of Old Broad-street, 80. Miss B. Robinson, of Gray's-inn-place, 82. In George-street, Portman square, Henry the infant son of Captain Langley, of the 2nd life-guards. Mr. Mass, drawing-master. At Ramsgate, Mr. Campbell, apothecary, the benefit of his health. Falling overboard, of Coventry-street, whither he had gone for while the packet was tacking in harbour, lie was unfortunately drowned. In Basinghall-street, Thomas Loggen, esq. an eminent salicitor. By his incorruptible integrity in public, and his amiable manners in private life, he was universally esteemed beloved, and respected; and in his profession, his character stood deservedly high. His legab knowledge was great, which, united with a most engaging address, inspired the confidence, while they concilitated the love and gained the affections, of a numerous circle of friends and acquaintance. At his house at Leigh, in Kent, Sir Francis Baring, bart. in his 74th year. He was physically exhausted, but his mind remained unHis bed was surrounded by nine out of ten, subdued by age or infirmity to the last breath. the number of his sons and daughters, all of whom he lived to see established in splendid independence. He was formerly member for Chipping Wycombe, Bucks. and was succeeded in the representation of that borough by his son, Thomas Baring, esq. the present member mercial-house, and which, by his superior Three of his sons carry on the great com height of respect. His other two sons are retalents and integrity, he carried to so great a turned from India with fortunes. His five daughters are all most happily married; and in addition to all this, it is supposed he has left freehold estates to the amount of half a million. Such was the extensive connection and influence of Sir F. Baring, in the monied hope that appeared of his recovery, was said world, that his indisposition, and the little to have produced a depression in the funds. In Great George-street, Charles Pybur, esq. He was one of the Lords of his MaParliament for Dover, during the administra jesty's Treasury, and many years member of tion of Mr. Pist. Bouverie, M. P. for Northampton, and uncie to the Earl of Radnor. At Ealing, William Knox, esq. formerly Mrs.bbett, of Paradise-row, Chelsea, 74. Under-secretary of state, 78. PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL OCCURRENCES, Arranged geographically, or in the Order of the Counties, from North to Souths Communications for this Department of the Monthly Magazine, properly «uthenticated, and sent free of Postage, are always thankfully received. Those are more particularly acceptable which describe the Progress of Local Improvements of any Kind, or which contain Biographical Anecdotes or Facts relative to ominent or remarkable Characters recently deceased, NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM. MARRIED.] At Newcastle, Mr. Lance lot Wilson, to Miss Elizabeth Elliott. Mr. James Felby, to Miss Ann Donavan.Mr. Thomas Price, to Miss Ann Walch.Mr. J Porter, to Miss Margaret Paterson. At Jarrow, William Gray Pearson, esq. of N. Šhields, to Mary Ann, only daughter of Mr. H. Greathead, inventor of the Life Boat. Died.] At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Mr. Seth Johnson, 80, one of the chamberlains of that town. Mrs. Ruth Hamilton, 73.-Mr. Jonathan Leighton, of the Quay.-Mrs. Tarnbull, of the Low bridge, bookseller.-Mr. John Elliot, of Pilgrim-street, 62, much respected. Mr. John Proctor, chemist and druggist.-Mr. John Robinson, for many years captain of the watch in that town. At Sunderland, Mr. William Hope, pub. lican, 75. Much lamented, Mr. William Hill Chaters, 19, son of Mr. T. A. Chaters, of North Shields, ship owner. He had a paralytic stroke when master of the ship William, bound to Quebec, on the 1st of June last, and another on the 4th Sept. accompanied with a lock jaw, which terminated his existence. In his 27th year, deservedly regretted, Mr. Richard Plummer, of Dalton, and only son of John P. esq. of Shiremoore House, in the parish of Tynemouth. At Stamfordham, Mrs. Mable Johnson, 81, relict of Mr. W: J. who, for near 60 years, kept the Mason's Arms public-house in that place with much credit. At North Shields, mach regretted, John, son of Mr. John Brass, ship owner. At the High Felling, near Gateshead, Mr. Christopher Dodds, 80. At Trimdon Hall, Durham, Miss Dunning, much lamented. In Eivet, Durham, Mr. William Holmes, blacksmith, 80. In the South Bailey, Durham, Timothy Hutchinson, esq. 78. In Old Elvet, Durham, whither he had arrived from London the day preceding, Joseph Bacon, esq. in the 25th year of his age. At Hexham, suddenly, Mr. Lancelot Liddell, attorney at law, much and deservedly regretted. At Dean House, near South Shields, whilst speaking to his servant, Mr Thomas Humball, a gentleman highly esteemed through life, and much lamented by a numerous acquaintance. At Spittal, near Berwick, after a life of strong vicissitudes and escapes, Thomas Gor don, 90. It is related of him, that at one pes riod of his life, being under sentence of death in Edinburgh goal, one of the county magisë trates, speaking warmly about the prisoner, said, that "all the Gordons should be hanged." This speech was conveyed to the Duchess of Gordon, who, feeling for the ho nour of the name, immediately exerted all her influence in behalf of Gordon, and succeeded in getting his sentence changed to a few years' solitary confinement. Of a decline, on the 23d of Augusz last, at Seaham, near Stockton on Tees, aged 23, Joseph Blacket, the extraordinary young man, whose talents and misfortunes recommended him to the notice, and afterwards to the protection, of many very distinguished characters, under the introduction and auspices of Mr. Pratt. About a year and a half since, Mr. P. assisted him in putting forth a volume of poems, under the title of "Specimens of the Poetry, &c. the whole edition of which was circulated by private patronage, very greatly to the advantage of the author; and we are happy te find that his former editor has announced his intention of giving the public at large, an edition of the poems of his late protoge, with many additions, and likewisé an engraving of their author from a drawing by Masquerier, who has happily preserved a most correct likeness of the original. The profits of the publication will be exclusively devoted to the subsistence and education of the infant daughter of the deceased, who, by the untimely death of her father, is now become an orphan; her mother having also fallen a victim to a similar disorder, which, it is thought, was communicated to her husband. Further interesting particulars will occupy some of our future pages, as well to serve the living as to ho❤ nour the dead. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND. Married.] At Carlisle, Mr. William Routledge, of Shaddon Gate, to Miss Jane Nelson. Died.] At Carlisle, Mrs. M. Richardson, aged 77, widow of Mr. James R. late clerk of St. Cuthbert's.-Mr. William Marshall, tallow chander, 51.—At the advanced age of 90, Mrs. Jane West.-Mrs. Jane Pears, 44. In the parish of Arthuret, at an advanced age, Mr. W. Moffat, having been confined to his bed more than 40 years. At At Treepland, in Cumberland, Mrs. Mary' Jackson, aged 82 years, forty of which she had been a widow, and was greatly respect ed through life. She was the person who first discovered the method of rearing what are now called the potatoe-oats, so generally cultivated, and with such success in various garts of the kingdom. The circumstance which led to it was the deceased's observing a single atem of oats growing on a potatoe rig, the seed of which had been conveyed thither by the wind Observing that the straw was uncommonly strong, when the grain was matured, she preserved it, and used it for seed the ensuing season, which succeeding in a very extraordinary degree, the method was soon after, musical preceptor.-Mr. George Lewen, ter adopted by numbers of farmers. At Kildwick, Liater Ellis, esq. of Castlefield, near Bingley, to Miss Olivia Garforth, second daughter of Thomas G. esq. of Steeton Hall. Died. At York, Mrs. Coupland, of the York Tavern, 34. Her death is truly famented by a large circle of relatives and friends. She was a good wife, a loving and, affectionate mother, a kind relative, and cheerful friend and companion.-Margaret wife of Mr. Alderman Rhodes, 76. YORKSHIRE Married.] At Leeds, Joshua Taylor, esq. of Gomersal, to Miss Tickle of Workington, Cumberland. At the Quakers' meeting, Brigfats, Mr. R. Spence, of North Shields, draper, to the daughter of Robert Foster, esq. of Hubblethwaite-hall,-Mr. John Handley, cabinet maker, to Miss Elizabeth Rushforth. At Wakefield, Thomas Gould, esq. (grand. son of the late Judge Gould,) to the daughter of W. Martin, esq. of Cotting work Hall, near York. Mr. Nurse, linen draper, to Miss Bucktrout, grocer. At Kirk-Burton, the Rev. J. Kershaw, superintendant preacher of the Huddersfield circuit, to Miss Jones, daughter of T. J. esq. of Whitby. Mr. Joseph Holmes, of Woodhouse, to Miss Mary Cooper, of Hunslet. This marriage proves that the silent eloquence of love," so much celebrated. in song, is not a poetic fiction, for the bridegroom is deaf and dumb. Ar Wensley, Mr. Matthew Dobson, atterney at law, to Miss M. Stapelton. At Gisburne Parke, in Craven, S. Skurray Day, esq. of Burnett, Somerset, to the Hon, Catherine Lister, eldest daughter of the Right Hon. Thomas Lord Ribblesdale, At Coxwold church, the Baron Steinberg, to the Right Hon. Lady Newborough. At Barton upon Humber, Mr. Joseph Marris, to Miss Helen Graburn, youngest daughter of Marmaduke Nelson Graburn, esq. of that place. Mr. John Wood, of Bramley, to Miss Mary Hainsworth, daughter of Mr. S. H. of Addle Mills. John Lodge Batley, esq. to Miss Baines, daughter of Mr. John Baines, surgeon, of Masham. At Walton, Mr. J. F. Bouet, to Miss Mary Emma Howard. At Whitby, Mr. Joseph Brown, to Miss Ellen Staintrop. At Hull, Mr. Marmaduke Constable, merchant, to Miss Mary Wells. At Hessle, Mr. William Wood, of Anlaby, At Leeds, Mr. Christopher Smith, 72, formerly an eminent cooper. He was a truly ho nest man.-Lately, Mr. Wilkinson, of Sheepcar.-Mr. William Nicholson, 55.—Mr. Lis19, much and deservedly lamented. At Wakefield, Mr. Isaac Allen, upwards of seven years clerk in the bank of Messrs. Townsend and Rishworth, 21. His urbanity and integrity secured to him the esteem of his fellow clerks, and the respect of his employers. At Halifax, Mr. David Haigh, landlord of the Shakespear Tavern. Having got out of bed, supposed either in his sleep, or dreaming, unfortunately threw up the chamber window, and falling into a yard adjoining the premises, he was so dreadfully bruised as to cause his immediate death. He was in the prime of life, and has left three children and a pregnant wife to lament the dreadful accident. He had in the course of the day complained At Hull, Mr. William Sleight, glover. of being indisposed, but shut up the shop himself between eight and nine in the evening, and afterwards went to his uncle's in Cha riot-street, where he was taken worse, and died before eleven o'clock. At Barnsley, Mr. John Holt, of Range Northowram, in the prime of life, Mr. Richard Rock, surgeon. His professional abili lities, and huniane disposition, will be long. regretted by all who were acquainted with him. At Scarborough, where she had gone for the benefit of her health, Mrs. Mary Taylor, of Leeds. At Sessey Park, Mrs. Metcalf, 60;—Mrs. Dickinson, relict of Mr. John D. of Selby 67. At Huddersfield, Mr. William Kirkley, printer, late of Gateshead, 33.-John Watson, esq. of Bilton Park, near Knaresborough, LANCASHIRE. Considerable improvements are intended to be made at Liverpool, by erecting a new custom house, and other commercial buildings, on the scite of the old dock, to widen several of the Quays, enlarge some of the streets, make new ones, and to establish a dock po lice. To meet the expences of these altera tions, it is proposed, to increase the post duties and charges on the export and import of various articles. The late storm at Liverpool, was one of the most dreadful, which has occurred within human |