WORCESTERSHIRE.

Married.] At Worcester, Sir William Pole, of Sute, bart. to Miss Charlotte Frazer.-John Little, esq. of the 36th regiment, to Miss Mary Racester, of St. John's, near this cityJohn Drakeley, esq. aged 52, formerly of Market Busworth.

Died.] At Worcester Mrs. Wilson, wife of Mr. W. late of the Pack Horse, in this city.

At Great Comberton, Mrs. Middleton, relict of Thomas Middleton.

At Spetchley, near Worcester, Ann Taylor, at the extraordinary age of 114 years. The only record she possessed of her surprising longevity was her memory, which, together with her health, remained unimpaired till within a few days of her death.

HEREFORDSHIRE.

Married. At Hereford, Mr. Robert Minton, to Miss Mary Gwillym.

Died At Hoimen, near Hereford, deeply regretted by all who knew him, William Griffis, esq. many years an eminent proctor of this place.

At Blakemere, aged 77, Mr. T. Elliot. The goodness of his heart, and his generous and upright conduct in lie, will render his loss irretrievable to all who were acquainted with his hospitable and liberal disposition.

At Leominster, Mrs. Heritage, wife of Mr. James H.-Mr. W. Turner.-Mr. Benjamin Wilson, shopkeeper, 90.

At Hereford, Mrs. Pendry, wife of Mr. P. late of the King's Head Inn. -Mr. Pember, sadler, 71.

At Newchurch, Mr. T. Deykes.

GLOCESTERSHIRE.

Married.] At Stone, George Bonne, esq. of the 85th foot, late of Skendleby Thorpe, in Lincolnshire, to Mrs. Bulkeley, only daugh. ter of the late William Paty, esq. of Bristol. At Pucklechurch, the Rev. John Whittington, rector of Cold Ashton, to Elizabeth, relict of John Keinekee Kater, esq. late of Bristol.

At Bitton, Mr. James Bywood, aged 75, to Miss Ruth Brain, aged 81.

Died.] At Nailsworth, Mr. J. P. Wesley, late of Shepton Mallet.

At Stonehouse, Mrs. Broughton, relict of Mr. B. late an eminent clothier, of Shipton Mallet.

At Malmsbury, Mr. Macdonald, of the Greyhound Inn, who was suffocated by the impure air in one of his own casks.

At Cirencester, Mrs. Bevir, wife of Mr. G. B, solicitor, 72.-B. Ward, esq. formerly a

collector of excise.

deric Augustus Berkeley, Viscount Dursley, and Baron Berkeley, lord-lieutenant of this county,colonel of the South Gloucester militia, and high steward of the city of Glocester. At Cheltenham, Mr. Seward.

OXFORDSHIRE.

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The expectation of a most numerous and. distinguished body of visitors to this University, on occasion of the first public reception of a nobleman so eminently distinguished both as a scholar and a statesman as Lord Grenville, was abundantly fulfilled. early as Saturday June 30th, and Sunday July 1st, visitors were pouring into the town; and during the whole of Monday the roads leading to Oxford in every direction were thronged with carriages. The Marquis and Marchioness of Buckingham, Earl Temple, Lord George and Lady Mary Grenville, arrived at the house of ther Pincipal of Braseñose college on Monday morning; and in the evening of the same day the Noble Chancellor arrived at the lodgings of the Vice-Chancellor, at Beliol college.

Tuesday, July S.--At nine o'clock this morning the gates of the theatre were opened; and owing to the highly careful and judicious arrangements adopted for the accommodation of company, not the slightest accident occurred. The pressure at the doors was exceedingly great, and several hundreds, both of ladies and gentlemen, were ultimately obliged to retire, disappointed in their endeavours to obtain à seat. About ten, Sir Sidney Smith, in a full dress naval uniform, entered the theatre; and, as soon as his person was recognized, the intrepid admiral was conducted to a seat, amidst the long and loudest bursts of cordial appro bation. At eleven, the Chancellor, accom. panied by the Vice-Chancellor, by all the heads of houses, by the Doctors, the Proctors, the Professor of Poetry, and a long train of Rubility, walked in grand procession from the house of the vice-chancellor at Baliul college, to the theatre, where the noble lord and his academical friends were greeted with the most rapturous applause. After the accustomed ceremonics had taken place, the chancellor opened the convocation, and then conferred the honorary degree of D.C.L. upon the following noble and distinguished personages, who were introduced by Joseph Phillimore, esq. Professor of Law: The Duke of Somerset; Marquissos of Buckingham, Downshire, and Ely; Earls of Essex, Abingdon, Jersey, Fortescue, Carysfort, and Temple; Viscounts Bulkeley and Carleton; Lords Braybrook, Cawdor, and Carrington; the Right Hon. Wm. Wickham, George Tierney, and Wm. Elliot; Sirs Wm. Drummond, John Newport, and John Anstruther, harts. ; and Mr. Fagel, late Gressirs, of the United Provinces. The speech in commemoration of all the benefactors to the University was then delivered by the Rev. Wm. Crowe, LL.B. and Public Orator of the University:

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University: his oration was dedicated to a succinct, but highly interesting, review of the preceding chancellors in this University; and terminated in a strong and well-merited eulogium on the public and private virtues, the political probity, the statesman-like qualifications, and the classical acquirements, of present illustrious chancellor. The compositions to which the chancellor's prizes had been awarded were then recited in the following order: The Latin Verses, "Pyramides Egyptiacæ," by Mr. John Taylor Coleridge, scholar of Corpus Christi college. The English Essay, "What are the Arts, in the cultivation of which the Mo. derns have been less successful than the Ancients" by Mr, Richard Whately, B. A. of Oriel college. The Latin Essay, "In Philosophia, quæ de Vita et Moribus est, illustrandas quænam præcipue Sermonum Socraticorum fuit excellentia?" by Mr. John Miller, B. A. scholar of Worcester college. Sir Roger Newdigate's prize : English Verse, "The Statue of the Dying Gladiator," by Mr. G. R. Chinnery, student of Christ-church. Each of the compositions was, in the highest degree, creditable to the accomplishments of its respective author, and they were, individually, honoured by reiterated bursts of applause. posed on the occasion, by the Professor of Poetry, and set to music by Dr. Crotch, then commenced with a recitative and air from Mr. Bartleman. Mrs. Bianchi and Mr. Braham had also solos allotted them, which they executed with their usual stile of excellence. The chorusses were grand, and the whole was rapturously applauded. About two o'clock the noble chancellor dissolved the convocation, and was afterwards magnificently entertained by the vice-chancellor in the hall of Baliol college, where he was met by the heads of the houses, the proctors, the young nobility of the university, and the whole number of those distinguished personages upon whom the honorary degree 1 of D.C.L. had been conferred. About five in the evening the doors of the theatre were again thrown open for the grand musical festival, intended to commemorate the firt public reception of the illustrious chancellor; and, in a short time, every part of that structure was filled by ladies and gentlemen of the first distinction. There is, perhaps, no building in Europe better accommodated for the advantageous display of a large assembly; and on the present occasion the theatre, studded to the very top with beauty, rank, and fashion, presented a most striking and Brilliant coup d'ail. The performers, both vocal and instrumental, acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of their audience; and, in conclusion, Madame Catalani electrified the assembly by singing, in her unrivalled manner, God save the King." In the evening a subscription ball was given at the Town-hall, and was attended by every branch

of the Grenville family, and all the other noble visitors in the town.

Wednesday, July 4.-About half-past nine this morning, Lord Chancellor Grenville, accompanied by the vice-chancellor, and preceded by the beadles, went from Baliol college to the Delegates' room, where the heads of houses and proctors were in waiting. Walking from hence to the Radcliffe library, his lordship joined the nobility, the Governors of the Infirmary, and other gentlemen, and went in full procession to St. Mary's church, where divine service, with a very large choir, was performed, during the course of which were introduced the Te Deum and Benedictus, by Orlando Gibbous; the Anthem, "Blessed is he;" and "to swell" still more the "notes of praise," additional verges were given by Messrs. Knyvett, Vaughan, Braham, and Bartleman. Immedi ately before the sermon, the old 100th Psalm, with accompaniments by Dr. Crotch, was introduced; and then the Rev. Dr. Howley, canon of Christ-church and Regius Professor of Divinity, delivered a most admirable discourse for the benefit of the Infir mary. The collection at the church-doors amounted to 2491. 14s. 6d. After church, the chancellor retired to Baliol college, where he held a public levee: and about three o'clock, accompanied by a select party of nobility, and the govenors of the Radcliffe Infirmary, proceeded to the Town-Hall, where his lordship was received with the most lively tokens of respect, and partook of an elegant entertainment. In the evening Dr. Crotch again conducted a grand Musical Concert, and the full melody of song" was poured forth to an enraptured and most numerous audience.

Thursday, July 5.-By the very provident and delicate arrangement of the Rev. the Provost of Worcester, and the Rev. the President of St. John's college, the doors of the theatre were thrown open this morning at half-past eight, for the admission of ladies exclusively; who were thus enabled, under the direction of the above-named gentlemen, (who are the curators of the theatre,) to select and take their seats without the inconvénience of any pressure or crowd. Gentlemen were subsequently admitted, and the theatre was thronged in every corner, when about ten the chancellor, attended by the nobility, heads of houses, and the whole train of those illustrious personages who, on the preceding day, had been complimented with the honorary degree of D.C.L. entered the theatre in their court dresses and scarlet robes, and were welcomed with every demonstration of respect and approbation. The noble chancellor then opened the business of convocation with his accustomed dignity, and conferred the honorary degree of D.C.L. upon the following noblemen and gentlemen, who were all introduced by Dr. Phillimore, Professor of Law: Lord Viscount Hawar

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den, Hon. Rich. Neville, M.P. Hon. W. H. Lyttleton, MP. Hon. Jas. Abercromby, M.P. Sirs Cecil Bishopp, William Pole, George Clerke, Stephen Glynn, Richard Brooke, Oswald Mosely, and James M. Strong, harts.; Rear Adm. Sir W. Sidney Smith, knt. Sir C. E. Carrington, knt., Rear Adm. J. G. Manley; William Cavendish, C. W. W. Wynn, Wm. Lowudes, John Leach, Daniel Giles, W. H. Freemantle, Pascoe Grenfell, R. W. H. Vyse, Wm. Holmes, and Joseph Halsey, esqrs. and Members of Parliament. In presenting Sir Sidney Smith, Dr. Phillimore burst out into an animated allusion to the high and heroic achievements of this extraordinary man, and, in an especial manner, celebrated the unpa ralleled display of valour with which he defended the fortress of Acre, in spite of all the machinations of him who is at once the scorn and the scourge of Europe. To C. W. Wynne, esq. the learned Professor also paid a well-merited tribute of approbation, and eulogized those talents and that great know ledge of the laws of his country, of which Mr. Wynne has lately given so striking a proof in a well-known and highly-extolled publication upon the independence and privileges of Parliament. Dr. Phillimore was also peculiarly happy in the introduction of Mr. Abercrombie, as the son of the veteran here who conquered and fell lamented on the plains of Egypt. The gallant Admiral Sir Sidney wore his doctor's robes over a full dress naval uniform; and both during his entrance, and his exit from the theatre, was most rapturously applauded. The poetical exercises in honour of Lord Grenville's Installation were then recited in the following order: Mr. Chinnery, Christ-church; Earl Delewarr, Brasenose; Mr. Rogers, Oriel; Mr. Rawnsley, Exeter; Mr. Gregson, Brasenose; Mr. Mills, Magdalen; Hon. Mr Campbell, Christ-church; Mr. Keble, Corpus Christi; Mr. Puulter, New college; Mr. Randal, Trinity; Mr. C. Bathurst, Christ-church; Mr. Bill, Oriel; Mr. Richards, Jesus; Lord Apsley, Carist-church. The several compositions evinced great taste and discrimination, and were much admired and universally applauded: after they had been heard, the thancellor dissolved the convocation. three o'clock the chancellor, attended by the whole body of illustrious personages in the University, were entertained with a most magnificent banquet in the grand Hall of Christ church, where, upon his lordship's arrival at the high table, he was welcomed and congratulated in a most eloquent Latin oration, delivered by the Rev. Win. Coney beare, M.A. student of the college, and professor of Anglo-Saxon Literature in the University, The Dean of Christ-church presided at the entertainment. A third grand Musical Festival, to a very numerous and splendid audience, closed the ceremonies of this day.

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Friday, July 6-The doors of the theatre were this morning thrown open at half-past eight for the accommodation of the ladies, and access was afterwards given to the gentlemen. The building was completely thronged, and at ton the chancellor proceeded from the Divinity School, and with the whole train of nobility, heads of houses, doctors, and proctors, arrayed as usual in their superb habiliments, entered the theatre, and was enthusiastically received by the august and crowded assembly. His lordship then opened, with the accustomed formalities, the business of convocation, and then conferred upon the following personages the honorary degree of D.C.L. Lord Viscount Duncannon; Lord George Grenville; Sir Edward Knatchbul!; Sirs J. Crauford, and M. Cholmeley, barts.; W. R. Spencer, T. Tyrwhitt, M. P. Wm. Taylor, M. P. Albany Saville, M. P. H. C. Cotton, H. W. W. Wynne, George Hammond, Benjamin Garlike, W. H. Ashhurst, F. T. H. Foster, T. F. Freemantle, (Capt. R. N.) G. J. Legh, W. Hanbury, P. C. Bruce, Samuel Kekewich, Thomas Schutz, J. E. Liebenrood, T. S. Horner, and Edward Grove, esqrs. The following gentlemen, Graduates of the University of Cambridge, were also admitted ad eundem, viz. Rev. F. Haggit, D.D. Charles Peers, esq. M.A. Rev. P. Lockie, M. 4. Rev. W. Robinson, M.A. Rev. R. Kennedy, M. A. honorary degree of M.A. was also conferred upon Charles Cumming, A. J. E. Cresswelly W. Whitred, H. R. Willet, and E. L. Charle ton, esqrs. The laudatory and poetical compositions in honour of the celebrity were" then re commenced, and recited in the following succession: Mr. Smith, Magdalen; Mr. Cleaver, Christ-church; Mr. Fowie, Merton; Hon. Mr. Eden, Christ church; Mr. Crowe, Wadham; Mr. Hornby, Brasenose; Mr. Oakley, Christ-church; Mr. Short, Tr nity; Mr. Starkie, Brasenose; Hon. W. Bathurst, Christ-church; M. Bartholomew, C. C. C.; Hon. Mr. Vane, Brasenose; Mr. Swete, Oriel; Earl of Clare, Christ-Church. Each of the compositions was highly creditable to the taste and talents of the respective authors, and was delivered with a distinctness of enunciation, and a fullness of tone, eminently well suited to the dignity of the subject. When the noble chancellor dissolved the convocation, he retired to Baliol college, and again held a public levee, which was numerously attended by his lordship's academical friends. At three o'clock his lordship proceeded to Brasenose college, where he was met by a large train of nobility, and other illustrious personages; all of whom immediacely sat down to a most sumptuous en.ertainment furnished with every delicacy in season. In the evening a fourth granas musical festival was performed in the theatre, and the whole of the celebrated band, boca vocal and instrumental, gave universal and unqualified

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