We notice with much pleasure that a very spirited subscription has been partially entered into, to furnish the sum requisite for the entire repair of the Cathedral of Chester, which has of late years fallen into a heavy state of dilapidation, in consequence of the inadequacy of the funds of the capitular body to defray the expenses annually attendant upon that venerable fabric. From an accurate survey and estimate, it appears that 10,000l. are necessary to effect this most desirable object. We are not aware of the exact amount of the subscriptions already received, though we are assured they fall short of any thing like that sum; and we accordingly recommend all those who profess themselves friends to the Ecclesiastical Establishment of the country to contribute their mite on the occasion. It would be singularly disgraceful, if whilst the enemies of our church and state are indefatigably employed in erecting their tabernacles in various parts of the kingdom, one of the most ancient and time-hallowed edifices we possess, were suffered to decay, and become unfit for the service for which it was designed, merely for want of that assistance which a mere trifle, if generally contributed, might afford. At a time when the liberality of the country has been so eminently exhibited, in providing for the extension of its Ecclesiastical Establishments, it should also be remembered, that the CHURCH would be lessened in its dignity, and more particularly so in the eyes of its enemies, if such venerable temples of divine worship as our Cathedrals, were suffered to fall into decay. Whilst we appeal, therefore, with some degree of confidence, to those who are really interested in the preservation of the moral and religious character of England, we cannot but commend the praiseworthy zeal of the excellent Bishop of the diocese of Chester, who besides having contributed 500 guineas, has used the most strenuous endeavours to promote the success of the cause, and we most sincerely trust that exertions will not fail in the end to what they have been directed.-Subscriptions are, we understand from his Lordship's Circular, received by W. Ward, esq. at the Registry Office, Chester.

Runcorn is at length declared a "Free Port," for shipping ordinary merchandize of every description, for six months certain, with a high probability, that this advantageous regulation will be perpetual. To shippers of salt, earthenware, &c. this is a matter of great moment, as the custom hitherto has been, to carry goods from Manchester to Liverpool to be re-shipped; and

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the importance of it, therefore, in a commercial point of view is obvious. The obtaining of the favour was for a long time a favourite but unsuccessful object of the late Duke of Bridgewater. Runcorn is a vicarage, and contains, according to the last statistical accounts, about 1400 inhabitants, whose number must speedily increase by the measure in question.

A meeting has been held at Chester, for the purpose of petitioning Parliament for leave to build a new bridge from that city over the river Dee, which separates it from the principality of Wales. The erection of the new bridge over the river Conway is to be immediately begun. When this is completed, Chester will again become the great thoroughfare between London and Dublin.

Birth.] The lady of John Isherwood, esq. of Marple Hall, of a daughter.

Married.]. At Chester, Mr. J. Giffard, of London, to the youngest daughter of the late R. Berks, esq. of Chester.

R. Smith, esq. of Urswick, grandson of the late Admiral S. of Poulton, to the youngest daughter of the late Captain II. Cennett, of Liverpool.

At Cannock, the Rev. George Chetwode, second son of Sir J. C. bart. of Oakley, and grandson of the Earl of Stamford and Warrington, to the second daughter of M. Walhouse, esq. of Hatherton, and sister to E. J. Littleton, esq. M. P. for the county of Stafford.

At Holywell, Mr. John Parry, postmaster of that town, to Mrs. Jones, relict of Mr. J. J. of the same place.

Died.] Mr. Bowden, of Chester, 77. At Chester, at a very advanced age, Mr. Garratt.-Mrs. Drycot, wife of Mr. D. Queen-street.

CUMBERLAND.

An old Roman coin was lately purchased in the neighbourhood of Penrith, from a farmer who had found it in one of his fields; and, on examination, it proved to be one of Faustina, the wife of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus: it is very perfect. Two heads of battle-axes have also been lately dug up near the Roman-way upon the fell, of rather peculiar construction. They are composed of copper and brass, and very entire, and in shape somewhat resembling the head of the tomahawk used by the American savages.

From a list just published, we find that there are in the diocese of Carlisle, 123 benefices; 130 churches, and 20 chapels of the establishment, which are estimated to contain 55,172 persons; 71 glebe-houses fit for residence; 74 benefices not exceeding 1501. per year; and that the population of the diocese is 114,211.

Married.] At Carlisle, Mr. A. Holiday, to Miss E. Middleton.-Mr. J. Hutchinson, to Miss Ann Pattinson, both of St. Nicholas. -Mr. J. Irving, of Botchergate, to Miss E, Nicholson, of Caldewgate.-Mr. J. Hardy,

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At Weymouth, Mr. T. Thornwaite, eldest son of Mr. T. to the eldest daughter of Mr. Sainsbury, both of Bath.

Died.] At Weymouth, the only daughter of the late N. Norway, esq. of Lostwithiel, Cornwall.

Mrs. Mary Sedgwick, wife of C. S. esq. of Salcombe Regis.

John Gould, esq. of Upway, one of his Majesty's justices of the peace for this county. He was an upright magistrate, much beloved by his tenantry, and revered by the poor, who will long and severely feel his loss.

Suddenly, at Maperton, Lieut. Colonel Ruddock, late of the Royal Foot Guards.

Mr. T. Fisher, of Dorchester, 60. Elizabeth, only daughter of Sir H. Carew, bart. of Haccombe.

DURHAM.

A human skeleton, of almost herculean dimensions, was lately found in a garden belonging to R. Harrison, esq. of Hill House, near Gainford. It is supposed the body has lain there a great number of years, and has, in all probability, been interred naked, as no vestige of a coffin, &c. was remaining. According to a legendary tale, Hill House was, about a century and a half ago, a rendezvous of the celebrated Sir W. Brown and his followers, highwaymen of that time.

Births.] At Newton Hall, Mrs. Fawcett, wife of the Rev. J. F. of a son.

At Benton, the lady of D. Brown, esq. of a daughter.

Married.] At Alston, Mr. H. Morrinson, of Love Lady Shield, to Mrs. F. Short, of Foreshield, one of the proprietors of that valuable lead mine, Hudgillburn, in Alston Moor.

Died.] At Bishopauckland, Ann, wife of Mr. Mossom, 47, deservedly respected.

At Westoe, near South Shields, Mrs. Wright, 90, relict of Mr. L. W. shipowner, much respected.

ESSEX.

A subscription has been entered into by the inhabitants of Saffron Walden, for pulling down the old market cross and gaol, and erecting a new gaol near the workhouse in that place: as well as to remove what is considered a great nuisance to the market place, as to afford health and comfort to the unfortunate members of that prison. It is all to be done by voluntary contributions (without the aid of a rate) and the greater part of the money is already subscribed.

A few gentlemen in Colchester and neigh bourhood, have agreed to purchase one wing of the Barrack IIospital, if it can be had on equitable terms, in the hope that, through the liberality and benevolence of that opulent county, it may be applied to the purpose of a general hospital for the poor. This county at present has no es tablishment of that description.

A handsome silver vase, of the value of fifty guineas, was lately presented to the

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Rev. John Brock, at Great Easton, as a mark of respect from the Rector and parishioners of that parish, and in commemoration of his having been resident and officiating curate of that place for fifty years. An elegant jubilee dinner was provided on the occasion, in the free school, at which the Rev. Dr. Law, archdeacon of Rochester, who is also rector of Great Easton, was president.

Married.] At Saffron Walden, Mr. Wm. Wakefield, of Great Chesterford, to Sarah, second daughter of T. Gorthorn, esq. of Saffron Walden.

John Pepper, esq. of Bigods, to Mary, second daughter of M. D. Magens, esq. of Hamerwood Lodge, Sussex, and niece to Lord Dynevor.

Mr. W. Mayott, of Ramsden Park, to Elizabeth, third daughter of P. Skipper, esq. of Mincing-lane.

At Maldon, P. V. Robinson, esq. of Nansloe, to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late H. Home, esq. of Wick.

Died.] In his 83d year, the Rev. A. Uvedale, rector of Barking with Needham, and Combs with Darmsden.

At Snaresbrook, T. Wilkinson, esq. 88.— The Rev. T. G. Taylor, vicar and lecturer of Dedham.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

Births.] At Grove Cottage, Cheltenham, the lady of James Wintle, esq. of a daughter. At Clifton, the lady of Col. Huddleston, of a son and heir.

At Gloucester, the lady of R. Morris, esq. of a daughter.

At Oakland House, near Cheltenham, the lady of Capt. Jas. Fraser, of a son and heir.

Married.] At Cheltenham, the Rev. T. Hanbury, A. M. Domestic Chaplain to the Duke of Sussex, and rector of Church Langton and Burrow on the Hill, Leicestershire, to Miss Ann Saunders, of Cheltenham.

Mr. W. Wallington, to Miss Cook, of Wotton-Underedge.

Mr. W. Freestone, of Shepton Mallet, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. T. Morris, of Bristol.

At Tetbury, the Rev. Hugh Stephens,B.D. vicar of Alderbury, &c to Sophia, fifth daughter and co-heiress of the late John Cripps, esq. of Upton House.

Mr. Croker, aged 76, to Miss Ann Fox, aged 19!!

Died.] At Clifton, Matthew, only son of the late H. H. Sloper, esq. of Priory House, Tetbury, 18.

At Redland, 66, G. Gibbs, esq. merchant, of Bristol, and brother of Sir Vicary Gibbs, knt. Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas.

In his 75th year, Matthew A'Deane, esq. of Alderley.

At Berkely, 63, Thomas Pearce, esq. many years an eminent solicitor.

At Cheltenham, 81, W. Capstache, esq.

HAMPSHIRE.

It was stated at the Southampton Sundayschool Meeting, that in Manchester alone, at the preseut time, no less than 22,434 children are constantly instructed on Sundays; that the total number of Sunday Scholars in Great Britain and Ireland, is about 550,000, attended by about 60,000 teachers; and that, since the first effort made by the late excellent Mr. Raikes, of Gloucester, five millions of children have been under Sunday School tuition.

Birth.] At South Warmborough, the lady of T. M. Wayne, esq. of a daughter. At Rosiere, the Countess Erroll, of a daughter.

Married.] Mr. John Young, son of R. Young, esq. of Lambridge-place, to Miss Ann Young, daughter of Mr. W. Young, of Milden-hall.

Died.] At Holybourne, near Alton, aged 26, Mary, the wife of J. H. Baverstock, esq. of Windsor.

LANCASHIRE.

The Hon. A. Annesley, who was married only last month, as mentioned in our last, to the amiable daughter of R. Ainsworth, Esq. of Halliwell, was unfortunately drowned, at Blackpool, near Liverpool. He had left his residence early in the morning, to bathe in one of the machines, and got out of his depth. Every effort was made by his servant and some gentlemen present to save him, but without effect.

The Hon. Baron Wood reprieved all the prisoners under sentence of Death, at Lancaster Assizes, before he left the town.

There is now living (aged 84 years) at Widness, near Farnworth, in the parish of Prescot, one Samuel Whitfield, whose descendants amount to one hundred and thirty! viz. 14 children by one wife, 77 grand children, and 39 great grand children; of whom one hundred and nine are now living. The Patriarch of this family, in the spring of the present year, dug the ground for his winter stock of potatoes. He is a constant frequenter of Divine service every Sunday, and walks to and from church, which is a mile distant from the place of his residence.

Fruitful Vine.-The wife of William Margerison, of Pall-Mall, near Blackburn, has been safely delivered of her sixteenth child in eighteen years, (all at single births.) It is a singular circumstance that, in one year, 9 of their children were afflicted with the small pox; 6 had the measles; 3 died; and 2 were born. The mother is only 39 years of age.

Manchester and its neighbourhood are at length restored to tranquillity, the rioters having returned to their duty, with a conditional promise of some advance of wages. 200, however, of those who were most outrageous have been refused employment at all the factories; and it is said that those in employ support them. Some disturbances have since broken out at Burn

ley, and parts of Lancashire, among the weavers; but the military were soon collected, and we have not heard of any serious outrages.

Birth. On the 17th. ult. the lady of Robt. Michaelson, Esq. of the Isle of Barrow, in the county of Lancaster of a son.

Mrs. Roberts, wife of Mr. J. R. of Wath, farmer, of three children, two sons and a daughter, who with their mother are likely to do well; her youngest child before them is thirteen years old.

Married.] At Liverpool, J. Ward, Esq. of Demerara, to Miss E. Hughes, sister to Mr. H. of Liverpool.

W. S. Roscoe, Esq. eldest son of W. R. Esq. of Liverpool, to Miss Hannah Eliza, eldest daughter of J. Caldwell, Esq. of Linley Wood, Staffordshire.

At Melling, Mr. Wm. Sidebotham, of Gibraltar Haughton, near Manchester, to Miss Edmondson, youngest daughter of the late Capt. E. E. of the Life Guards.