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Aged 84, Mrs. Robinfon; a lady of a truly worthy character.-Aged 64, the benevolent W. Dawfon, efq.

At Whitchurch, Mr. S. Gibbons, faddler. Mifs Menlove, of Breaden Heath, near Welshampton.-Aged 60, Mr. J. Johnftone, of the Hermitage-houfe, near Shrewfbury, where he had for many years fuperintended the care and cure of lunatics, with diligence and fuccefs.-Aged 67, Mr. Ick, of Cold Hatton.

At Hafton, near Shrewsbury, Mrs. Whitehoufe, wife of Mr. Whitehoufe, painter, of Birmingham.-Aged 68, Mr. J. Harris, of Mortimer's Tower, Ludlow Caftle; a wellknown pugilift and player at fives. In his 81ft year, Mr. G. Hudfon, of Tregynon. The time and purfe of this worthy man, had been devoted, for a long feries of years, to the relief and comfort of the poor.

WORCESTERSHIRE.

Married.] At Dudley, the Rev. E. Dudley, of Broome, to Mifs Amphlett.

At Stockton, J. Harris, efq. of Stamford, to Mifs Gwynne.

At Old Swinford, near Stourbridge, Mr. J. Hodges, to Mifs Sheriff.

At Worcester, John Walker, jun. efq of Ferham, near Rotherham, Yorkshire, to Mifs Barr, eldest daughter of Mr. M. Barr.-Mr. Poftans, to Mrs. Jones, widow of the late Mr. Jones, jun. of Hunbury.-Mr. W, A. Hebb, of Bridgnorth, to Mifs S. Robins Mr. T. Lee, hop-merchant, to Mifs Pearkes, of Witley.

Died] At Worcester, aged 31, Mrs. Ray. ment, wife of Mr. H. Rayment, filk mercer. -In her 24th year, Mrs. Long-Mrs. Glover, fifter to the late Mr. W. Glover, filverfmith.

At Bewdley, at his father's house, aged 28, deeply regretted and lamented by his family and connections, the Rev. T. A. Roberts, vicar of Hagley, &c. to which living he was prefented, a few months ago, by the venerable Lord Lyttleton.

At Kidderminster, Mrs. Witton, late of Stourbridge.

At Tenbury, in his 45 year, Mr. T. Creff well.

In his 79th year, Mr. W. Taylor, a very ingenious and useful man, particularly in the art of grafting and tutoring of fruit trees. He was well known in most parts of this county and that of Herefordshire, by the whimsical name of "Sweet and Clean."

At Evesham, Mrs. Roberts, wife of Mr. W. Roberts, grocer.-In his 28th year, of an inflammation in the lungs, Mr. J. H. Boulter, attorney.

At Perfhore, W. Marriot, efq-Aged 80, Mrs. Butler, of the Bull inn.-Aged 98, Mrs. E. Nah, late of Hallow, near Worcester.

At Bockleton Houfe, of a decline, in his 23d year, Mr. J. Turner, late of the Hill, near Tenbury.-J. Smith, efq. of Confall, in

the parish of Wolverley.-Mr. W. Brookes, glazier, of Bromsgrove.

At Henwick, Mr. J. F. Smith, porterbrewer, of Worcester.-Mifs Baker, of Kingston.

Mrs. Wilden, widow, of the Bell inn.

HEREFORDSHIRE.

Married.] At the Lea, near Rofs, the Rev. Mr. Davies, of Tretyre, to Mifs Fisher. At Rofs, Mr. J. Fisher, of the Lea, to Mrs. Latham,

Died.] At Hereford, in his 79th year, Dr. Campbell, alderman, and mayor in the year 1763.

At Rofs, Mrs. Owen, widow of the late Rev. Mr. Owen, of Warwickshire,

In his 80th year, Mr. G. Dew, one of the fociety of Quakers. He was a perfon of a truly meek difpofition and generous heart; and his lofs will be feverely felt by the neighbouring poor.

At Belmont, near Hereford, W. Mathews, efq. eldest fon of J. Mathews, efq. and major of the Hereford Volunteers.

At Demerara, West Indies, of the yellow fever, Mr. W. Watlings, fecond fon of Mr. Watlings, brandy-merchant of Leominster, in this county.

At Wilton, near Rofs, Mr. W. Wiltshire. In the prime of life, Mifs Hardwicke, of Wefton, near Rofs.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE./

Married.] At Gloucefter, Mr. Davis, attorney, to Mifs Cother, of Leckhampton.→→ Mr. Charlton, to Mifs Washbourne.-Mr. Hopton, to Mifs M. Spencer, of the Booth Hall inn-Mr. W. Wilbraham, second son of E. Wilbraham, efq. of Cirencester to Mifs Rudge.

At Cheltenham, the Rev. H. Hippesley, to Mifs A. Rollinfon, youngest daughter of the late L. Rollinfon, efq.

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At Bath, H. Toy, efq. of Clifton, to Mifs Tombs, of Rendcombe, in this county.Mr. J. Ward, furgeon, to Mifs Shurmer, both of Woodchefter.

Died.] At Gloucefter, Mr. Tovey, fen. formerly an eminent ironmonger.-Aged 53, Mr. H. Curtis, maltter-In his 54th year, the Rev. T. Stock, A.M. rector of the parish of St. John the Baptift, &c. in this city.

At Berkeley, Mrs. Theyers, widow.

At Durfley, Mr. W. King, card-maker.Mr. T. Nicholas, card-maker.-Mifs. M: Wick, daughter of the late E. Wick, gent. of Week Street.

At Uley, Mrs. Worlock, widow.

At Rocksterbridge, in the parish of Uley, in her 81ft year, Mrs. Gainey, in partnership with J. Dimery, efq. an eminent dyer.-Mr. S. Martin, farmer, of Haresfield.-Mr. Wood, of Yew Tree Farm, near Monmouth.

At Llanvihangel, in Monmouthshire, in his 102d year, Mr. J. Powell. He could fee to read the smallest print, without the help of glaffes, to the last.

OXFORDSHIRE.

OXFORDSHIRE.

Married.] At Bloxham, Mr. Shorter, furgeon, to Mifs Sufan Hitchcox.-Captain Hodges, of the Oxfordshire militia, to Mifs Green, daughter of E. Green, efq. of the Ifle of Wight.

At Bicefter, Mr. J. H. Phillips, of London, to Mifs Bulby.

At Tetfworth, Mr. Viret, of Wheatfield, to Mifs M. Linday.- Mr. W. Goddard, of Old Woodstock, to Mifs H. Bifhop, fourth daughter of Mr. R. Bishop, of the Fox Inn, Northafton.

Died.] At Oxford, aged 73, Mrs. E. Tomkyns, relic of the late Mr. G. Tomkyns, formerly one of the affiftants of the corporation of this city.-Aged 63, Mr. T. Badcock, joiner and cabinet-maker.—Mrs. Tomes, wife of Mr. Tomes, butcher.-Mr. Lifter, apothecary, of Charlbury.

At Peterburgh, in Ruffia, at the Countess of Strogonoff's, Mrs. Fortnom, widow, formerly of Oxford.

BEDFORDSHIRE.

Died.] At Potfgrave, near Woburn, on the 4th of January, Rachel Farey, widow of the late John Farey, farmer, of that place. She was born in the parish of Collingham, near Wetherby, in Yorkshire, in 1732; her maiden name was Wright. So early as the age of fifteen, fhe became a ferious and devout hearer of the gospel among the Weftlean Methodists. In August, 1763, fhe married John Farey, then a carpenter and builder, in Westminster, but who foon after fettled at Woburn, his native place, as a farmer. Her husband died in February, 1798; fix of her children ftill furvive, four of whom attended her remains to the grave, at Woburn church, on Sunday the 8th. As the fo early and well began, the continued to the day of her death, a devout and fincere Chriftian, untainted by thofe narrow and party prejudices, which in too many inftances embitter the fellowship of Chriftians. Mr. Caftledine, the minifter of the diffenting congregation at Woburn, delivered a most affecting and appropriate fermon after the funeral, in the old meetinghoufe, (they have a new and very convenient one nearly finished,) where she had attended, and partook of the Lord's Supper but the Sunday preceding !

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.

Married.] Mr. Shephard, druggist, of Towcefter, to Mifs P. Ruffel, of Northampton R. Caldwell, efq. of Hillborough, Norfolk, to Mifs Louifa Ilham, daughter of Sir Jufti. nian lfham, bart. of Lamport, in this county. At Northampton, Mr. J. Luck, jun. to Mifs M. Afhton. Mr. Wyman, furgeon, to Mifs Saunderfon, both of Kettering -Mr. E. Bartlett, mercer, of Brackley, to Mifs Judd, of Banbury. Mr. Smith, druggift, of London, to Mits Page, of Eydon, in this county.

Died.] At Northampton, Mrs. Dunkley, widow of the late Mr. H. Dunkley, butcher.

-Mr. R. Hinton, many years driver of Mr. Lewis's old Northampton coach.

At Peterborough, Mrs. Chapman, widow of the late Mr. H. Chapman, auctioneer.

At Newport Pagnel, at an advanced age, Mrs. M. Hamilton, daughter and laft of the family of Capt. Hamilton, of the regiment of horfe commanded by Sir Philip Honeywood. Mr. Hamilton was promoted on the field of battle at Dettingen, the greatest part of the officers of his regiment having been killed.

At Bedford, aged 87, Mr. W. Clare, upwards of 50 years clerk in the counting-house of Meffis. Theed and Watkins, merchants.In his 71ft year, Mr. W. Ralphs, farmer and grazier, of Catesby-house.

At Spratton, Mr. W. Jones, grazier.—Mr. W. Saunderfon, of Yarwell.

At Afpley, Bedfordshire, Mr. W. B. Howe, furgeon. In private life he was wife and communicative, and, as a medical practitioner, intelligent and tender-hearted.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE.

The Governors of Addenbrooke's Hofpital, Cambridge, have been lately enabled, by collections made throughout a great majority of parishes in the county, notwithstanding the extraordinary expences incurred by repairs and furniture, to increase the permanent fund of the establishment, with the additional revenue of 841. per annum. The total augmentation of the permanent income, fince the Special General Court, held May 10, 1802, for the purpose of confidering the fituation of the finances, is now 120l. per annum.

Married. J Mr.T. Cole, an opulent farmer, to Mifs Leaps, both of Swavesey.

At Cambridge, Mr. Spilman, brewer, to Mifs Brown, daughter of Mr. Brown, hairdreffer.

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Died.] At Cambridge, after a very short illness, the Rev. T. Sumpter, M. A. fenior fellow and burfar of King's college, and one of the taxors of the university.-Mrs. Newby, wife of Mr. J. Newby, chapel clerk of Trinity college. In his 73d year, Mr. W. Bankes.-Mrs. Gee, wife of Mr. R. Gee, attorney-Aged 35, Mr. W. Mann, in partnership with Mr. J. Berry, wine-merchant.Mrs. Smith, fifter-in-law of the late Rev. Dr. Smith, mafter of Caius, and chancellor of Lincoln colleges.

NORFOLK.

Married.] At Yarmouth, M. R. Lucas, efq. of the royal navy, to Mifs S. E. Barker.

Mr. F. Bacon, flour-merchant, of Dickleburgh, to Mifs Clutten, of Harlefton-Mr. W. Cockle, furgeon, to Mifs E. Wright, both of Terrington St. John's, Marthland.—Mr. R. Adams; furgeon, of Highgate, to Mifs H. Wymer, of Lammas, in this county.

At Tafburgh, at the Quakers meetinghoufe, Mr. S. Bell, of London, to Miss E. Coleby, of Poringland.

At Norwich, Mr. J. Reynolds, shopkeeper, to Mrs. Felftead.-Mr. Bourne, linen-draper, to Mifs Taylor, of Blakeney, near Holt.

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Died.] At Norwich, aged 66, Mr. J. Pitchford, furgeon, and well known as an. excellent botanift, particularly as the difcoverer and exemplifier of rare plants.-Aged 61, Mrs. T. Freeman, wife of Mr. E. Freeman, cabinet-maker-Aged 74, Mr. E.Simp. fon, nearly 30 years land-steward to the late Lord Petre.-Aged 47, Mrs. Clabone, a widow lady.-Aged 64, Mr. J. Hall, permitwriter.-Aged 64, Mr. W. Forfter, taylor and robe-maker.-Aged 43, Mr. E. Hodgfon, heraldry-painter.

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At Lynn, aged 76, Mrs. E. Johnfon, relict of the late Rev. S. Johnfon, of Wiveton. At Yarmouth, aged 52, Mr. J. Cock, wine-merchant, late of Norwich.

At Eaft Dereham, Mrs. Spencer, of Swanton Morley.

At North Waltham, Mrs. E. Baker, wife of Mr. R. Baker, fchool mafter,

At Swaffham, aged 81, Mr. H. Fowell.'

SUFFOLK.

Married.] At Sudbury, Mr. W. Chaplin, wine-merchant, to Mifs Smith.

At Bury, Mr. J. Durrant, to Mifs Payne, of Bayton-Mr. J. Brooke, of Brantham, to Mifs Leech, of Ipfwich.

Died.] At her Brother's, Trofton-hall, near Bury, Mifs Olivia Lofft, aged 45. Daughter of Chriftopher Lofft, Efquire, late Recorder of Windfor, and of Anne his wife, formerly Anne Capell; and Sifter to Capel Lofft, Efquire, Barrifter at Law.

At Bury, aged 70, Mr. W. Goodwyn. Mr. T. Manning, of the Toll-gate Inn, near this town.

At Brandon, aged 51, Mr. Creak, of the Ram Inn. Mrs. Read, wife of Mr. A. Read, auctioneer, of, Woodbridge.

At Stafford St. Mary, in her 67th year, Mrs. A. Richardfon.-Mrs. S. Beaumont, of Stoke Holy Crofs.

At Thorrington Hall, aged 80, G. Golding, Efquire.

ESSEX.

Married.] Captain J. F. Boys, of Danbury, to Mifs Harkley, of Blackheath, Kent.

In London, Mr. J. Spooner, of Chelmfford, to Mifs Whyett, of Great Queen-ftreet, Lincoln's-inn-Fields.

At Bocking, Mr. G. Negus, Sack-manufacturer, to Mifs Deck.-Mr. S. Pafsfield, aged 16, to Mrs. Wakelyn, aged 75, both of Weathersfield.-The Rev. J. Walton, A. M. rector of Birdbooke, in this county, to Mifs Fenn, third daughter of T. Fenn, efq. of Ballingdon.

Died.] At Colchefter, Sir Wm. Gordon, of the Weft Norfolk militia.

At Dunmow, aged 52, Mrs. M. Cole, formerly of the Star public-houfe.

At Braintree, Mr. J. Coote, carpenter. Mrs. Bruty, of the Black Lion public-houfe. At Parflowes, J. Gafcoyne Fanfhaw, efq. juftice of peace for this county.

At Arkfden, Mifs J.Perkins, eldest daugh

ter of the Rev. Mr. Perkins.-Aged 63, Mrs. J. Burton, widow, of Canewden.-In his 65th year, Mr. W. Aldridge, of Woodham Ferris, formerly of Thurlow, in Suffolk.-Mifs Deeley, of Battlefbridge Mill, Rawreth.-Mr. T. Belfham, fon of Mrs. Belham, of Hockley Bull.

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At Epping, aged 85, the Rev. C. Stuart, 48 years vicar of Steeple Bumftead in this county.-H. Clinton Gardiner, efq. of Ardleigh, near Colchefter.-The Rev. W. Thoof Fobbing.-The Rev. E. Cuthbert, rector of Bulpham-Mr. Reeve, farmer, of Blackmore. Mrs. Hanfon, widow, of Prittlevell.-In his 90th year, Mr. G. Pudner, upwards of 60 years clerk of the parish of Kelveden.

At Lexden, aged 61, Mr. T. Wood, many years proprietor of the Angel inn, at Colchefter.

KENT.

Married.] At Cranbrook, in this county, W. Phillips, efq. of Walcot Place, Lambeth, to Mifs H. Greenall, daughter of the Rev. T. Greenall.

At Rochefter, R. Bathurst, efq. attorney, to Mifs Harwood, daughter of the late T. Harwood, efq.

At Margate, Mr. Mofes May, to Mifs M. Crouch.

At Seven Oaks, J. Kemp, efq. purveyor to the forces in that district, to Mifs. C. Bar

tram.

At Sheldwick, Mr. W. Chapman, of Badlefmere Court, to Mifs M. Cobb, 2d daugh ter of J Cobb, efq-Mr. T. Holmes, to Mifs S. Chandler, both of Afhe, near Sandwich.

Died.] At Canterbury, Mr. M. Davis, landlord of the City Arms public-houfe.

At Maidstone, aged 89, Mr. W. Shipley. This gentleman, according to the Kentish papers, was the original projector of that very useful eftablishment, the Society of Arts, &c. meeting at the Adelphi in London. Mr. J. Martin, tallow-chandler.

At Rochefter, Mrs. Irish, wife of Mr. B. Irish, agent.

At Chatham, Mrs. M. Madgfon, wife of J. Madgfon, efq. mafter attendant to the Dock-yard.

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Died.] At Chichester, aged 86, Mr. H. Silverlock, upwards of feventy years chorifter and lay vicar of the cathedral in this city.

Suddenly, at a very advanced age, Mr. J. Philpot, a fuperanuated officer of excife, and formerly of Alfrifton.-Mrs. Fowler, wife of W. Fowler, efq

Married.] At Southampton, Mr. R. D. G. Price, officer of excife, to Mrs. Smith, fhopkeeper.

At Lymington, Mr. Blandford, mafter of an Academy in Winchefter, to Mrs. Greenflade, late of Bristol.

Died.] At Portfmouth, Mrs. Adey, wife of Major Adey, of the North Gloucefter Militia. Mr. P. Holmes, Merchant.-Mr. J. Cavok, Upholster.

At Winchester, fuddenly, E. Smith, gent.

At Bath, in his 77 year, J. Gawler, Efquire, of Ramridge-houfe in this county.Mr. Biggs, many years one of the gardeners of the New Foreft.

WILTSHIRE.

Married.] At Ramsbury, Mr. R. K. Marth, furgeon, to Mifs Blackman.

At Marlborough, Mr. J. Day, upholsterer, to Mifs Strugnell.

At Warminster, Mr. T. Evans, jun. to Mifs E. Corp, of Norton Ferris.-Mr. S. F. Phelps, attorney, to Mifs Lye, of Bath.-Mr. Geiner, jun. of Kingfwood, in this county, to Mifs Werrett, of the Leys Farm, near Wotton.

Died.] At Salisbury, Mrs. Monckton, relict of the late Rev. Mr. Monckton, rector of Pangbourne.

At Marlborough, T. M. Hancock, fenior partner in the banking-houfe of Mefirs. T. M. J.Hancock and Co. This gentleman was a munificent and charitable friend to the poor in his neighbourhood.-Mr. T. Goatley, carpenter and joiner; a plain honeft man, who had no enemy to his perfon or conftitution but himself.

ter, he happily blended with it the amusing qualities of the lively companion. Beyond the appointment of chaplain to a fhip of war, he had no other preferment.

At Newbury, Mr. Andrew Grove.

SOMERSETSHIRE.

Married.] At Bristol, Mr. Joint, furgeon, to Mifs Bamford, of Horfield -Capt. W. Hawkins, of Swanfea, to Mrs. Browne, widow. Mr. D. Stanton, maltfter and brewer, to Mifs Biggs, youngest daughter of R. Biggs, efq. of Radford.-Mr. W. R. Jones, ironmonger, to Mifs S. Winter.

At Wookey, the Rev. W. Evans, of Wells,
to Mifs C. Williams, of the Hotwells.
At Bath, Mr. Heming, fchoolmaster, to
Mifs A. Phelps, both of Walcott,

Died.] At Briftol, Mr. Davis, brazier
Mr. J. Cornish, fargeon. Mr. Rudhall,
printer. Mr. W. J. James, ftationer -Mr.
R. Boley, oilman, a man whofe life nobly
exemplified the religion he profefled; his
character was ftrongly marked by a fimplicity
of manners, but united with a most extenfive
benevolence. He departed this life with
that calm ferenity and full affurance of hope
which true religion only can infpire.-Mr.
J. Read, many years a confidential clerk, in
the office of Meffrs. John Cave and Co.
At Bath, aged 85, Mr. Afbin, cabinet-
maker. Mrs. Price, wife of Mr. Price,
builder. Mr. Fofter, of the Abbey Green.
In her 74th
year, Mrs. S. Bufby, laft furviving fifter of
the late W. Bufby, efq-Mrs. Heaney.
Mr. Gapper, attorney, of Kentitridge.

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Mr. Stroud, plumber and glazier.-Mr. T.-Mr. Dafh, riding-master. Neate.

At Trowbridge, E.H.Mortimer,efq juftice of peace.

At Malmbury, Mrs. Dewell, wife of the Rev. C. Dewell, rector of Lafsbrogue, in Gloucestershire.-Mrs. Hollingworth, widow, of the late Rev. J. Hollingworth, A. M. vicar of Charlton,

At North Lydyard, aged 22, Mr. T. Kibblewhite.

At Tytherington, near Heyterbury, in her 98th year, Mrs Crouch, widow.

At Cirencefter, Mr. J. Johnfons, yeoman, late of Oakley, in this county. Being a batchelor, his landed property, which was copyhold, reverted to the lord of the manor. Mifs Hardwicke, of Wefton, near Rofs. BERKSHIRE.

Married.] At Chievely, the Rev. G. Scobell, fellow of Baliol College Oxford, to Mifs H. Stephens..

At Hambleden, Bucks, Mr. Brookes, furgeon, of Henley-upon-Thames, to Mifs S. Deane, of the How.

Died] At Reading, Mrs. Jennings, wife of Mr. Jennings, whitefmith-At an advanced age, Mrs. M. Mapletoff. Mrs. Littleworth, of the Abbey-houfe ladies boardingfchool. In the prime of life, the Rev. H. Dalmar, fan of J. Dalmar, efq. of this town. This gentleman was univerfally admired, as a reader and preacher, and without degrading the decorum of the clerical characMONTHLY MAG. No. 111.

DORSETSHIRE.

Married Mr.T. Huffey, grocer, of Wimborne, to Mifs Hill, of Codnell, Wiltshire. At Henbury, the feat of the Countess of Stafford, by fpecial licence, W. Churchill, efq. to the countefs of Stafford.

At Dorchester, Edw. Rofwell, eiq. to Mis Feaver, cloeft daughter of the late J. Feaver, of St. Mary's church, Devonshire.

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DEVONSHIRE.

Married.] At Stoke, Plymouth, Capt. R. King, of the royal navy, only fon of Admiral Sir Richard King, bart. to Mifs Duck worth, only daughter of Rear-admiral Sir T. Duckworth, K.B.

Died.] At Exeter, much lamented by all his acquaintance, Mr. T. Coffin, builder, a na tive of that city, aged 73. During the whole period of an active life, he diftinguished him. felf by his ability in his profefiion, integrity of conduct, and benevolence of heart.

CORNWALL.

Married.] At Guinear, Mr. W. Hodge, of Tregotha, to Mifs Lanyan, the reprefen tative of a long line of ancestors, who have flourished in that place ever fince the reign of Edward II.

Died Aged 73. Mr. J. Nankwell, of Wadebridge. Capt. Dickinson, of the corps of Royal Cornish Miners.

SCOTLAND,

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THE ftate of trade in London, and throughout thefe United Kingdoms, has not become worfe, in the first month of 1804. The number of the bankruptcies, and the value and extent of them, appear to be fomewhat diminished. The evils of that fcarcity of filver coin which was occafioned by the fcantinefs of the iffue at the bank, and by feveral other caufes, begin to be removed by the emiflion of thofe dollars which have been stamped, and though intrinfically worth but 4 fhillings and 9 pence, are fold at the bank for 5 fhillings, and will be taken back at the fame price, upon a commendable precaution to hinder them from being withdrawn out of currency, to be exported or melted down.

Very few of our great foreign markets are fhut against British merchants, by the war in its prefent ftate. The Baltic trade is not in winter, in its proper activity. But there is, even now, no inconfiderable exportation of goods to Tonningen and Embden. Stettin, in Pomerania, has lately become a great market for British goods which pafs thence into the Pruffian and Saxon dominions, and through all Germany and Poland, without danger of feizure by the French. The ports of Spain and Portugal are ftill open to the trade with this country. Cork, figs, ox-hides, lemons, oranges, raifins, liquorice-juice, wines, and wool continue to be imported in large quantity, from both Spain and Portugal; and the fuitable exports of British goods, are inceffantly returned thither. Malta is likely to be much enriched by its advantages as an emporium of British trade for a part of the Italian feas. Egypt, under the dominion of the Beys, appears likely to become ftill more and more, even amidst the prefent war, an emporium for British merchandize. By pufhing trade in that quarter, we may open a confiderably profitable traffic with Abyffinia, may fhare to a greater degree than at prefent, in the commercial advantages of the fair of the pilgrims at Mecca, and may fecure effectually all the benefits to be derived from increafing our intercourfe with India by the way of the Mediterranean, Egypt, and the Red Sea. It is to be hoped, alfo, that the trade opened to the countries on the Black Sea, will be profecuted with new diligence; for it will greatly improve our intercourfe over land, with India, will open a vast field for the fale of our manufactures, and will fupply us with different raw materials, which we can work up with the greatest advantage.

The ftate of trade at Liverpool, has been greatly enlivened by the arrivals from the Weft Indies, fince the late capture of the Dutch fettlements. Very large quantities of Spanish dollars have been, fince, received at Liverpool. And, as the exchange between this country and America, is, now, against the Americans, a good deal of gold and filver, has been received, at the fame port, from the merchants of the United States.

Thirteen hips, each 550 tons burthen, failed for India, laft year, with goods, on acCount of the Company. Such advantage begins to be found in the ufe of thefe lighter fhips, in the India trade, that a greater number of them are about to be fent out, in the courfe of the prefent year.

The trade, in goods of all forts, to America and the Weft Indies, is now greater than it is remembered to have been, at almoft any former period. The United States cannot, for a long time yet to come, affume the character of a great manufacturing country; becaufe navigation, fishing, and above all, agriculture, and the commerce neceffarily connected with thefe, muft, for a long time, be more profitable to the inhabitants, and more congenial to their nature, local conveniencies, and habits, than almoft any fpecies of manufacturing induftry. The colonization of Louifiana, is likely to increafe, to a confiderable amount, the quantity of the exports from this country to America.

The advantages of the prefent cheapnefs of provifions, when wheat is at 425, per quarter, and all or almost all other things, proportionately low in price, are, full now, lensibly felt to the quickening of induftry, in the great manufacturing ra

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