Saturday, January 24th, 1807

The inhabitants of Henley and its environs have presented Thomas Chapman, only 13 years of age, son of Mr.Chapman, stationer, of Henley, with a pair of silver cups, value 15 guineas, and a watch, with gold seals, &c. value £9 5s, as a reward for his intrepidity in saving William Russell, a child of eight or nine years of age, from being drowned, on the 10th of May, 1806. He had all his clothes on, and leaped from a height of seven feet from the water, which was from 12 to 16 feet deep, and close to the side of that part of the stream called the Mill Tail. The child, who had also his clothes on, had sunk twice, but was saved by the intrepid youth's taking hold of him as he was sinking a third time, and swimming out with him.

Extraordinary Murder.

Geo.Allen, a labourer, of Upper-Mayfield, Staffordshire, who for some time past has been subject to epileptic fits, last week had been ill for several days; on Sunday he was considerably better, and on Monday appeared quite well. At eight o'clock in the evening of this day he retired to rest; and when his wife followed him in the course of an hour, she found him sitting upright in bed, smoaking a pipe, as was his custom. In another bed in the same room lay three of his infant children asleep; the eldest boy about ten years old, the second a girl about six, and another boy about three. The wife having got into bed with an infant at her breast, Allen asked her what other man she had had in the house with her; to which she replied, "that no man had been there but himself." He insisted to the contrary, and his wife continued to assert her innocence. He then jumped out of bed, and ran down stairs; and on his return went to the bed where his children were, and turned down the clothes. On his wife endeavouring to hold him, he told her "to let him alone, or he would serve her the same sauce," and immediately attempted to cut her throat : in which he partly succeeded, and also wounded her right breast, but a handkerchief she wore about her head and neck prevented the wound from being fatal. She them extracted herself (having had the babe in her arms all the time, which she preserved unhurt), and jumped or rather fell down the stairs. Before she could get up, one of the children (the girl) fell at her feet. The poor woman opened the door and screamed out that her husband was cutting off the children's heads. A neighbour shortly came to her assistance, and a light having been procured, the monster was found standing in the middle of the house-place, with a razor in his hand. He was asked what he had been doing, to which he replied coolly, "Nothing yet; I have only killed three of them." On their going up stairs, a most dreadful spectacle presented itself : the head on one of the boys was very nearly severed from the body, and the bellies of both were partly cut, and partly ripped open, and the bowels torn completely out, and thrown upon the floor. - Allen made no attempt to escape, and was taken without resistance. He says that it was his intention to murder his wife and all her children, and then to have put an end to himself. An old woman who lay bed-ridden in the same house, he professed his intention also to have murdered. - Wednesday an inquest was held on the bodies, when Allen confessed his guilt, but without expressing any contrition.

From some late researches and analysis by Mr.Davy, it is proved that bread made from the flour of spring wheat is more nutritious than that of winter wheat; as the spring wheat contains a greater proportion of gluten or half animalized matter. Bread made of spring wheat is not so white as that made of the better sorts of winter wheat, but is more palatable.

Mr.Ludlam.- A petition from the Committee of this unfortunate Gentleman was heard on Friday in the Court of Chancery. Lord Erskine, after attending to the details of facts, made an order that he should be delivered into the hands of his committee; intimating at the same time, that he should be confined in his own house, and that he was not by any means to be sent to a receptacle for lunatics.

The following cure for the bite of a mad dog, has been used by the family of Colonel Hodder, near Cork, for many years :- Give to the patient two spoonfuls of the juice of the leaves of the ribworth plantain every morning, or as much as the stomach will bear, till all apprehension is removed. Near to Cork-beg, the residence of Col.R.U.Fitzgerald, a mad dog lately bit two children and a cow. To the children was given the juice of ribworth plantain, and they had no symptom of hydrophobia - the cow ran mad.

A few days since, the housekeeper of a gentleman at Cheam, Surry, being requested by the son to place a quantity of gunpowder in an oven to dry, and having shortly after occasion to bake, kindled the wood without recollecting the circumstance of the gunpowder in the oven. An immediate and most tremendous explosion took place in consequence, and the unfortunate woman had her head severed from her body. No other life was lost, but ever[y] square of glass in the house was shattered, and the building much injured.

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To BREWERS, DISTILLERS, &c.

WILLIAM TEANBY (late Partner with Mrs.Ann Moreland), of Old-Street, London, Bricklayer, returns his most grateful Thanks to his Friends and Customers for their past Favours, and begs Leave to inform them and the Public in general, that he continues to carry on the Trade of a Bricklayer in general, and particularly in setting Brewers' Coppers, Stills, and all Sorts of Fire-Work, upon the most improved Principles; and that their Orders, sent to him at No.132 Old-Street, London, will be duly attended to with the utmost Diligence and Punctuality.

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CREDITORS and DEBTORS.

ALL Persons who have any Claims or Demands against the Estate and Effects of THOMAS WHITE, late of Banbury, in the County of Oxford, Ironmonger, deceased, are requested forthwith to deliver in an Account thereof to Mrs.Mary White, his Widow and Administratrix, or to Messrs. Bignell & Wykham, Solicitors, in Banbury, as the first and final Dividend of the Estate and Effects of the said deceased is intended shortly to be made. And all Persons who stand indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to pay their respective Debts to the said Mary White, of Messrs.Bignell & Wykham, otherwise immediate Proceedings will be taken against the for Recovery thereof.
Banbury, Jan.20th, 1807.

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Notice to the Debtors of Mr.Thomas Cumberland,
deceased.

ALL Persons remaining indebted to the Estate and Effects of Mr.THOS.CUMBERLAND, late of Simpson, in the County of Bucks, deceased, by Mortgage, Bond, or Simple Contract, are requested to take Notice, that unless they pay the Amount of their several Debts into the Hands of Mr.Thomas Fountain, Jun. of Stoke-Hammond, in the said County, on or before the 14th Day of February, 1807, legal Measures will be taken immediately after for the Recovery thereof.
By Order of the Executrix.
Stoke-Hammond, 10th Jan., 1807.

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Notice to the DEBTORS of Mr. WILLIAM LUCY,
late of Wollaston, in the County of Northampton,
Maltster and Farmer, deceased.

All Persons indebted to the said WILLIAM LUCY at the Time of his decease, are desired to pay the Amount of their respective Debts immediately to Mrs.Sarah Lucy, of Wollaston aforesaid, the Widow and Executrix of the said William Lucy. - And all Persons indebted to the said Sarah Lucy, on her own Account, are likewise desired to settle their Accounts forthwith, and prevent the Trouble of a further Application.
Wollaston, Jan.16th, 1807.

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Freehold Estate, on the Boarders of Huntingdonshire
and Bedfordshire
To be SOLD by AUCTION.

On Thursday the 29th Day of January, 1807, at the Cock Inn, in Eaton, in the County of Bedford, between the Hours of Four and Six in the Afternoon.
A FREEHOLD ESTATE, in the Parishes of GREAT-STAUGHTON, in the County of Huntingdon, and EATON-SOCON, in the County of Bedford, containing about 60 Acres of Arable and Meadow Land, in the Occupation of Mr.Charles Banks, who will shew the Premises.
* Possession may be had at Lady-Day next; and further Particulars at the Offices of Messrs.Yorke and Sherard, in Oundle or Thrapston.

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Under a Bill of Sale.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By JOHN DAY

On Wednesday the 28th of January, 1807, on the Premises of Mr.JAMES LITCHFIELD, at MOULSO, near Newport-Pagnell, Bucks.
THE LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, DAIRY VESSELS, HOUSEHOLD-FURNITURE, and other EFFECTS; comprising one Hovel of Wheat and Frame, three Sacks with Wheat, and five Ditto with Barley, and three Cocks of Hay; 17 Dairy Cows, six Sturks, and one Bull-Calf; three Cart Horses, and one Poney; 29 Sheep; seven fat Hogs; sundry Ducks and Fowls; four Acres of Turnips; two Waggons (one of which is new), three Six, inch Carts, one Narrow-wheel and one Market Cart; one Pair of high Wheels for moving of Timber; Field - Rolls, Ploughs, Harrows, Cribs, Ladders, Horses' Gear, Barn Tackle, Tarpawling Cloths, &c.
Dairy Vessels, as one large Churn, and one smaller Ditto, nine Milk-Leads, two Salting-Ditto, four Pair of Buckets and Yokes, Tubs, &c.
Household Furniture, as Bedsteads; Feather and Flock - Beds; Quilts and Blankets; Tables, Drawers, and Chairs; Pewter, Brass, and Copper; Clock and Case; Beer Casks, Tubs, and various other Articles.
The Sale to begin with the Farming-Stock exactly at Ten o'Clock, as the Whole will be sold in one Day, if possible.

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The late Richard Clarke's Insolvency.

The Administrators of the Estate of RICHARD CLARKE, late of Loughton, Bucks, Farmer, deceased, Insolvent, earnestly request the Attendance of the several Creditors of the said Insolvent at the Swan Inn, in Newport-Pagnell, Bucks, by Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon of Friday next, as well as for the Purpose of examining the Administration Accounts, as for taking into their Consideration various special Businesses and Claims touching the said Administration Property, and thereon to conclude on Measure proper to be adopted relative thereto; and such of the Creditors who have not already delivered in their Claims on the Estate aforesaid (verified by Affidavits) are required to do so at the time above mentioned.
By Order of the Administrators,
Jos.Arrowsmith, Solicitor.
Newport-Pagnell, 23d Jan, 1807.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

THAT all Persons who have any Claims or Demands on Mr.ROBERT AUSTIN, late of Hammerton, in the County of Huntingdon, Farmer, are requested to send the Particulars thereof immediately to Mr.John Knight and Mr.Robert Coales, of Titchmarsh, in the said County of Northampton; or to Mr.Everett, of Hammerton aforesaid, Trustees under an Assignment of the Estate and Effects of the said Robert Austin; or to Mr.Tenney, Solicitor, Thrapston. :
And Notice is hereby also given,
That the said Trustees will meet at the George Inn, at Thrapston, aforesaid, on Tuesday the 17th of February next, for the Purpose of paying a Dividend to those Persons who have executed the said Assignment, or signified their Intention to do so.
Thrapston, Jan 22d, 1807.

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SERVANTS

WANTED, An UPPER FEMALE SERVANT, who understands the Business of the Laundry in general, to wait upon a Lady, and who can use her Needle well.
Also, A HOUSEMAID, who has been used to the cleaning of a House in general, and can wash and iron well.
None need apply who have not lived a Year in their last Places, and can be well recommended.
Enquire of Mrs.Davis, Market-Place, Stony-Stratford, Bucks.
January 20th, 1807.

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To be SOLD by AUCTION,

At the Horse-Shoe Inn, in Daventry, on Wednesday the 4th Day of February next, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon.
Two Closes of rich Pasture Land, situate at Sawbridge, in the County of Warwick, containing eighteen Acres (more or less), now in the Occupation of Mr.William Whitmill.
John Radburne, of Sawbridge, will shew the Premises; and for further Particulars, apply to Mr.Burton, Attorney, Daventry.

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Small Freeholds, Bedfordshire and Bucks.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By JOHN DAY,

On Tuesday the 3d Day of February, 1807, exactly at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, at the House of Mr.Ambidge, the Old George Inn, in Cranfield, in the County of Bedford (in one Lot), under such Conditions as will be then and there produced.

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		A.	R.	P.
	A COTTAGE or TENEMENT, situate in Wharly-End, in CRANFIELD aforesaid with a Pightle of PASTURE LAND adjoining, by Estimation.	0	1	0
	A CLOSE or PASTURE, called Bourn-Close, and Pightle of PASTURE called Cooper's Pightle, containing together, by Estimation.	9	0	0
	Also another Pightle of PASTURE, containing by Estimation	0	2	0
	The above mentioned Lands adjoin each other, with several thriving Trees growing thereon, which will be included in the Purchase. There is also a Right of Common for two Cows in the Cow-Pasture, and other commonable Places, which are likely to be soon inclosed.
	There is also a CLOSE of ARABLE LAND, in the Parish of Mouslo, in the County of Bucks, adjoining Cranfield, called George's Spinney, which will be included in this Purchase, and contains, by Estimation.	2	0	0
		11	3	0

The above Estate was late the Property of Mr.George Huckle, deceased, and for many Years in his own Occupation; is now in the Occupation of Mr.George Goodman, Tenant at Will, at a very low Rent.
For a View of the same, apply to the Tenant; and for Particulars, to Mr.Cooch, or Mr.Arrowsmith, Solicitors, in Newport-Pagnell.

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Boarding-School, at Winslow

MRS.CHIFNEY (from Mrs.Cross's, London), begs respectfully to inform her Friends and the Public, that her BOARDING-SCHOOL, for YOUNG LADIES, will open on Monday the 26th of January, 1807.
Terms.- Entrance, One Guinea; eighteen Guineas per Ann. - Washing, 10s 6d per Quarter. - Writing, French, Music, Dancing, Drawing, &c. charged separately.
* Coaches to or from London daily.

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DANCING

Mr.M'KORKELL respectfully acquaints his Friends, that the next Quarter commences at the ACADEMY on Monday the 26th Instant; when Young Ladies and Gentlemen will have the Advantage of double Lessons every Monday Afternoon and the same Evening (which, on Account of Mr.M'Korkell's numerous Engagements is the only Time appropriated for Teaching in Northampton), and where every particular Attention will be given to facilitate their improvement in the greatest Variety of fashionable New Steps and Dances.
Northampton, 23d Jan., 1807.

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Ecton, Jan. 24th, 1807.
All Persons having any Demand upon the Estate and Effects of the late Mr.Daniel Clayson, of the Globe Inn, at Ecton, in the County of Northampton, deceased, are desired to transmit their Accounts to Mr.John Van, of Ecton, or Mr.Luke Kirshaw, of the Town of Northampton, Executors of the said Mr.Clayson, in order that the same may be adjusted and discharged; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, either by Bond, Mortgage, Note, or otherwise, are requested to pay the same to the said Mr.Van and Mr.Kirshaw, immediately.

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January 23d, 1807.
THE CREDITORS who have proved their Debts under a Commission of Bankrupt awarded and issued against THOMAS BAUCUTT, of Long-Buckby, in the County of Northampton, Money-Scrivener, Dealer and Chapman, are desired to meet the Assignees of the said Bankrupt's Estate, on Saturday the 31st Day of January instant, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, at the Wheat-Sheaf Inn, in Daventry, in order to assent to, or dissent from, the said Assignees selling all, or any Part of the Bankrupt's real and Personal Estate by public Auction, or Private Contract; and also to assent to, or dissent from, the said Assignees commencing, prosecuting, or defending, any Suit or Suits at Law, or in Equity, for the Recovery of any Part of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects; and also to their compounding, submitting to Arbitration, or otherwise agreeing any Matter or Thing relating thereto, and on other special Affairs.

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Daventry, Jan.24th, 1807.
Left, at the Dun-Cow Inn, in Daventry,
four Years ago.
A BOX, containing a Quantity of SHOES.
Notice is Hereby Given.

That unless the Owner of such Box comes forward and claims the same, and pays the Expences left thereon, the Contents will be sold to defray such Expences without further Notice.

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HARLESTON ASSOCIATION

Whereas some Person or Persons did, late on Saturday Night, or early on Sunday Morning last, STEAL and TAKE AWAY out of a Ground in HORTON LORDSHIP, in the Occupation of Mr.Thomas Smith, of Great-Houghton, near Northampton.

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A FAT EWE SHEEP,

belonging to him, and did afterwards kill the same in a Ground at a small Distance, in Denton Parish, on the Bank of Ditch adjoining Yardley Chace, where the Skin, Head, and Entrails were left, but the Carcase was taken away :
Whoever will apprehend the Person or Persons who committed the above Felony, so that he or they may be prosecuted, shall, on his or their Conviction thereof, immediately be paid TWENTY - FIVE POUNDS by Mr.Buswell, Attorney, in Northampton, the Treasurer and Solicitor to this Association, and TWENTY POUNDS more by the said Mr.Smith.
And if more than one Person was concerned therein, and will impeach his Accomplice or Accomplices, he shall, on their Conviction, be intitled to the same Rewards, and Interest will be made to procure His Majesty's Pardon.
Northampton, Jan. 23d, 1807.

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SHEEP STOLEN.
Olney, Turvey, and Harrold Association.

Whereas some Person or Persons did, on Tuesday Night, or early on Wednesday Morning the 21st Day of January instant, Feloniously Kill, on a Farm called Findon's, situate at Weston-Under-Wood, in the County of Bucks,

A SHEERHOG SHEEP,

The Property of Mr.John James, of Weston-Under-Wood aforesaid; and steal and take away the Carcase thereof, leaving the Skin, Head, and Entrails on the said Farm.
Any Person who will give such Information as may lead to the Discovery of the Offender or Offenders, so that he or they may be committed to Prison for Trial for the above Offence, will be entitled to the Sum of FIVE GUINEAS, out of Fund belonging to this Association.
And a further Reward of TEN GUINEAS will be paid by the said John James, upon the Conviction of the Offender or Offenders.
John Garrard, Secretary.
Olney, Jan. 23d, 1807.

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NORTHAMPTON,
Saturday Evening, Jan 24.

Married. On Tuesday se'nnight, in London, the Rev.Richard Holmden Amphlett, son of the late Richard Amphlett, Esq. of Hadsor, Worcestershire, to Sarah, youngest daughter of the late Nathaniel Paul, Esq. of Bloomsbury-square.
On Wednesday se'nnight, at Blockley, Worcestershire, Mr.Stott, chemist and druggist, of Coventry, to Miss Susanna Fretwell, of Upton-and-Wold.
On Thursday se'nnight, at Warwick, Mr.A.Chapman, to Mrs.Sarah Mullis, of the New Inn, Guy's Cliff, Warwickshire.
Lately, Mr.Robert Underwood, of Wisbech, to Miss Susanna Ashton, eldest daughter of Mr.John Ashton, of St.Ives, Huntingdonshire.
Died. On Sunday se'nnight, aged 72, in Rathbone Place, Mrs.Kidd, mother of Dr.Kidd, Professor of Chemistry at Oxford.
On Tuesday se'nnight, Mrs.White, wife of P.White, Esq. of Broxborne, Herts.
On Thursday se'nnight, aged 83, at the Rectory House, at Barton on the Heath, Warwickshire (of which parish he had been Rector upwards of 27 years), the Rev.James Wilmot, D.D. formerly Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford.
Same day in his 66th year, Mr.Wright, of Lowesby, Leicestershire.
A few days ago, in London Mrs.Palmer, wife of the Rev.Mr.Palmer, of Headington, near Oxford.
Last week, Mrs.Wakelin, of Barnacle Hall, Warwickshire.
On Saturday last, at Oundle, aged 33, after a severe illness, Mrs.Sugars, wife to Mr.J.Sugars, draper.
Same day , in the 64th year of his age, Mr.Robert Marriott, of Badby, in this county.
On Tuesday last, at Hillmorton, Warwickshire, Mrs.Smith, widow of Mr.Thomas Smith.

Saturday's Gazette contains his Majesty's Proclamation for a General Fast, to be observed on Wednesday the 25th of February next, in England; and on the 26th in Scotland.

His Grace the Duke of Bedford, though engaged in the arduous government of Ireland, has not forgotten the poor of Woburn, having ordered his annual donation of one hundred pounds to be applied for their relief; and which was this week distributed accordingly in meat, fuel, and clothing.

A meeting of the principal persons in Shrewsbury, concerned in the manufacturing and cutting of leather, was held last week, in consequence of the Bill now depending in Parliament, to repeal the Act of James I, respecting the regrating of Oak Bark; and it was resolved, that the Act intended to be repealed was of great advantage to the leather trade, and, if duly enforced, would tend to remove one of the principal causes of the present high price of that article; and, therefore, requesting that the Members for that town would oppose the Bill in every future stage.

On Sunday morning, about five o'clock, Mr.Burford, of Coventry, who was going to Birmingham, was stopped by two footpads near Meriden, and robbed of eleven one-pound bills, half-a-guinea, some silver, and copper, with which the villains unfortunately made off. - It appears one of them pretended to ask the hour of the morning, whilst the other at the same instant gave him a violent blow, which threw him on his back, and then rifled his pockets of the above booty.

At Worcester quarter-session, last week, Thos.Smith, for enlisting as a soldier, being an apprentice, was sentenced to two years imprisonment and hard labour.

A bill of indictment was found at Warwick sessions, against Richard Cleaver, George Whitehead, and others, for a misdemeanour, in having a short time since, assembled in a riotous manner at Southam, in that county, where the former exposed his wife for sale in the public market, with a halter round her waist, of whom Whitehead was the purchaser. Cleaver and Whitehead are both in custody in Warwick gaol, until they find sureties for their appearance at the next sessions.

On Saturday se'nnight, an inquisition was taken at Old-Stratford, in the parish of Cosgrove, in this county, before John Lovell, Gent. Coroner, on the body of Thomas Chetterill, who being digging for stones in a deep pit, a great quantity of earth fell in upon him, and killed him on the spot. Verdict - Accidental Death.

And on Tuesday last another inquisition was taken at Wappenham, before the same Coroner, on the body of Martin Brown, an old man, aged about 73, who set out the preceding morning to go to work, in apparent good health and spirits, but was soon after found dead in the field. Verdict - Died by the Visitation of God.

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