March 20. In Queen-street, May-fair, Mrs. Porteus, relict of the late Bishop of London. Her maiden name was Hodgson. She was married to the Bishop in 1765.See vol. LXXIX. p. 485. In North-crescent, Bedford-square, in bis 71st year, James Davis, esq. formerly of Jamaica. Shepherd's Artifice," written and com posed by himself. For some time after this, he was nevertheless principally engaged in composing musick for the 'productions of others; and among the rest, for Love in the City, Lionel and Clarissa, The Padlock, The Jubilee, The Installa tion of the Garter, and The Christmas March 21. In Tooke's-court, Chancery Tale. He was induced, while yet very lane, J. Giltham, esq. March 22. In her 63d year, the wife of Henry Cowper, esq. of Old Palace-yard. In Piccadilly, in his 67th year, Sir Wil loughby Aston, bart. late of Wadley, Berks. He succeeded his father in the baronetage in 1762; and married in 1772, Jane, one of the daughters of the late Lord Chancellor Northington; but leaving no deseendants, the antient baronetage is extinct. ADDITIONS. Vol. LXXXII. Part II. pp. 307, 703. A grand funeral service was celebrated on Nov. 4, at Dresden, in commemoration of Gen. Moreau. Prince Repnin, all the Authorities, and the Russian and Saxon troops, assisted on the solemn occasion. At each corner of the temporary bier, a soldier in fall uniform appeared, lowering the colours of Austria, Russia, England, and Prussia, At the end of the religious ceremonies, a procession took place to the spot where the General was mortally wounded on the 27th of August, and where a military monument is erected, urn containing his two amputated legs was carried by Saxon grenadiers, escorted by a numerous detachment from the garrison. These troops formed a hollow square about the monument, which is formed of one block of granite, surrounded by poplars. After a consecration of the monument, the urn was deposited therein'; and repeated salvoes of artillery and small arms terminated the 'ceremony. The Vol. LXXXIV. Part I. p. 701. b. N. Buckley, esq. was intimate with Bakewell, many of whose maxims he so closely imitated, that he was a complete disciple of the Dishley school. Throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland, the skill of Mr. Buckley was extensively known; and, with respect to hospitality, few places could vie with Normanton-hill, as all the first-rate agriculturists sufficiently know. Vol. LXXXIV. Part H. p. 192. a. Mr. Charles Dibdin was born at Southampton, about 1748, and educated at Winchester with a view to the Church; but his fondness for musick frustrated the intentions of his friends, and impelled him to repair clandestinely to the Metropolis at the early age of 15 years. The precocity of talents which he exhibited in his favourite pursuit was remarkable; for at 16, he brought out an Opera of two acts at Covent Garden, under the title of "The young, to appear upon the stage; and in 1768 was the original Mungo in The Padlock, in which, as well as in Ralph in The Maid of the Mill, and other characters, he displayed such originality of concep tion, that his early secession from the stage has often been the subject of regret, On his retiring from it, the Circus was built for him, and he was manager of it for two seasons. He afterwards erected a small theatre in Leicester-street, Leicester-square, where for many years he gave a new species of entertainment, in which he was the sole writer, composer, and performer. It was for these exbibi tious that he produced his songs; and in this line, whether we consider the number or the merit of his performances, he was perhaps never equalled. His services in this way procured him the notice of Go vernment, and a pension of 2002. a year; of which, however, he was deprived on a change in the Administration. Embarrassments obliged him to dispose of his theatre in Leicester-street; and some time afterwards he opened a music-shop in the Strand. This speculation proved unfortunate; and a commission of bank. ruptcy left him completely destitute. His situation having reached the ears of a few gentlemen to whom he was almost unknown, they held a private meeting, at which a subscription was made for him, and juvited the publick to join their laudable endeavours, in behalf of a man to whom the country owed considerable obligations. The result was, that such a sum was raised as enabled the trustees to secure a moderate annuity for Mr. Dibdin, his wife, and daughter; the principal being reserved for the two latter after his decease. From this period he resided at Camden Town, where he expired, after experiencing long and severe bodily infirmities, leaving, besides the widow and daughter already mentioned, two sons, well known in the theatrical world, Charles, proprietor and acting manager of Sadler's Wells, and Thomas, who bids fair to equal his father in the fecundity of his productions. Besides various plays not printed, Mr. Dibdin produced the following dramatic pieces," The Shepherd's Artifice," 1765.-" Damon and Phillida," (altered from Cibber) 1768." The Mischance," 1772,-" The Ladle," "The Wedding Ring," and "The Deserter," 1773. "The Watermian, or the First of August," and "The "The Cobler, or a Wife of Ten Thousand," 1774. "The Metamorphoses," and "The Seraglio," 1776.—" The Quaker," 1777.-"Poor Vulcan," "The Gypsies," "Rose and Colin," "TheWives Revenged," and "Annette and Lubin," 1778.- The Chelsea Pensioner," and "The Mirror, or Harlequin Every Where," 1779.-"The Shepherdess of the Alps," and "Harlequin Freemason," 1780. "The Islanders," and "The Marriage Act," 1781. "The Graces," 1782."The Cestus," "Harlequin the Phantom of a Day," "The Lancashire Witches," and "Long Odds," 1783" Clump and Cudden," and " Liberty Hall," 1785."Harvest Home," 1787. Of his other publications, the principal were, "The Devil," 2 vols. 8vo. 1785." The Bystander," 4to. 1787.-Musical Tour," 4to. 1787,-"Hannah Hewitt," a novel, 1792. "The Younger Brother," a novel, 1793. "History of the Stage," 5 vols. 8vo. 1795. His "Professional Life," 4 vols. 8vo. 1802" Observations on a Tour through England and Scotland," 4to. 1803. -"Henry Hooka," a novel, 1806. P. 300. b. The late Mr. T. Spence de vised and published a plan, by which all human kind could be provided with sustenance without pauperism. In 1801 he met with a state prosecution, was convicted, and endured a year's incarceration, and was also subject to a fine, of which he ever after boasted, and used to say it would be the means of one day ushering his doctrines into universal notice. His remains were attended by a numerous throng of political admirers. Appropriate medallions were distributed, and a pair of scales preceded his body, indi cative of the justice of his views. One of his friends made an oration over his grave, illustrative of his public and private qualities. P. 503. a. The late Henry Vernon, esq. was reckoned one of the best-bred men in England. When a boy, he was page to George II. and in days when Courts were more highly bred than they are at present, Among the many whimsicalities in which he indulged, was buying up every singularly coloured horse. The one he gene. rally rode was spotted like a leopard. P. 604 The late Rev. C. Millard resigned the office of Precentor several years ago. He very early discovered a decided talent for music, and, when a boy at (xford, was thought equal to sing in a duet with the celebrated Signora Frasi; his voice afterwards settled into a tenor, remarkably pure and equal in its tone. He was a pupil, while at the University, of the celebrated Dr. Hayes, whence he removed to Norwich cathedral. He was certainly one of the best church-singers of his time; his excellent voice was directed by a most correct ear, and his style of singing was pure, chaste, and expressive. P. 606. The late Arch. McLaurin, esq. was author of many papers in the Scots Magazine, and wrote several valuable articles for the Edinburgh Encyclopedia. He was a member of the Edinburgh Institute, and delivered a course of lectures there on the philosophy of history, in the Spring of 1812. In his manners he was unassuming and reserved; and be died in the prime of life, deeply and deservedly lamented.. BILL OF MORTALITY, from Feb. 22, to March 21, 1815 AVERAGE PRICES of CORN, from the Returns ending March 18. Huntingdon 63 300 028 719 10 28 2Camb. 62 500 022 1016 529 9 026 813 429 9 Norfolk 61 630 622 919 128 6 320 421 035 032 Rutland 69 600 026 222 639 0 Durham 66 600 042 227 000 0 Average of England and Wales, per quarter. Gloucest. 76 66 5139 4129 2122 700 030 10 26 10 37 3 6135 4 Somerset 71 100 029 719 000 U Average of Scotland, per quarter: ...... oo 029. .500 026 121 025 0 27 224 933 0 oloo oloo ooo ooo @ PRICE OF FLOUR, per Sack, March 20: 60s. to 65s. RETURN OF WHEAT, in Mark-Lane, including only from March 13 to March 18: Total 7,773 Quarters. Average 65s. 104d.—1s. 64d. lower than last Return, OATMEAL, per Boll of 140lbs. Avoirdupois, March 18, 28s. 7d. AVERAGE PRICE of SUGAR, March 22, 58s. 84d. 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