ACCOUNT. Account of the apprehending and taking of Thomas Wheeler charged with having committed a rape and attempted to murder Miss M. Middleton only 14 years of age, during the absence of her father and mother, on Monday last at the village of Weston two miles from Bath. ss., fol., Bristol (182-). An account of the apprehension and taking of Elizabeth Smith of Perthton for the wilful murder of her father, on Monday last with her full commitment to Ilchester Gaol for trial at the Spring Assizes. Woodcut, a man and woman. ss., fol., Bristol (182-). An account of the damages sustained by the most dreadful thunder storms by which we have been visited, including the loss of several lives, the destruction of cattle, and the burning of hay-ricks, barns, houses, &c., in different parts of the country round Bristol. (Newton St. Lo, and Mendip.) ss., fol., Bristol (182-). An account of the shipwreck of eleven vessels one of which bound from Bristol to London went to pieces on Weymouth beech whereby the whole of the crew, except one man, perished. Together with the damages sustained by the most dreadful thunderstorms by which we have been visited, including the loss of several lives, the destruction of cattle, and the burning of hayricks, barns, houses, &c., in different parts of the country round Bristol. (At Newton St. Lo a man killed on the coach.) ss., fol., Bristol (182-). An account of a most horrid barbarous and cruel murder that was committed by Henry Cummins (a reputable farmer's son residing near Wells) on the body of Mary Price (a servant in his father's family) between Wells and Taunton on Thursday last May 3, given in the following affecting copy of verses. ss., fol., Bristol (182-). An account of the apprehending and taking of David Thomas and Hen. Southcote, two tinkers, for the wilful murder (near Castle Comfort, between Wells and Frampton) of Mary Sampson, which horrid deed they committed by setting their dogs on her by which she was almost torn to pieces, and afterwards beating out her brains with a stick; with an account also of their full commitment to Ilchester Gaol, and Thomas's confession of the crime. ss., fol., Bristol (182-). ACLAND, JAMES. (Parliamentary and Electoral Agent.) The Imperial Poll Book of all Elections from the passing of the Reform Act in 1832 to June, 1869, with an alphabetical list of all candidates within that period. To which is prefixed suggestions upon representation as it is and as it should be with a view to the reduction, if not prevention, of bribery and corruption. 8vo., 1869. ACLAND, THOMAS DYKE. Oratio numismate annuo peeliano dignata et in scholæ Harroviensis auditorio recitata. Die Jun 1, A.D. 8vo., 1826. MDCCCXVI. Ecclesiastical duties and revenues. Speech of T. D. On the farming of Somersetshire. Two maps. 1, a physical AND WILLIAM STURGE. The farming of Somersetshire. 685 Prize report, reprinted from the Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society, vol. xi., pt. 2; with the addition of some communications from practical farmers, and a note on tenant right. A physical map of Somerset and a map showing outline of the geology of Somerset. 8vo., 1851. Report on the exhibition of implements at Taunton. By Jrnl. Bath and W. of Eng. Soc. Vol. I, 2 s. 8vo., 1853. Report on the exhibition of live stock (at Taunton). Middle Class Education. Scheme of the West of England Three pamphlets with separate pagination, No. 2 being, The education of the farmer viewed in connection with Meat, milk, and wheat; an elementary introduction to the Two letters to George Richmond, esq., and John Hullah, 8vo., 1857. Some account of the origin and objects of the new Oxford examinations for the title of associate in arts and certifi ACLAND (continued). cates. For the year 1858. . . . And selected papers relating to the West of England examination, with Mr. Temple's report. 8vo., 1858. 2nd edit. 8vo., 1858. Speech of Thomas Dyke Acland, esq., at the nomination of candidates for the representation of the borough of Birmingham on Thursday the 28th of April. 8vo., 1859. Mounted rifles. The use of the horse and the gun for national defence. Considered in a letter to S. Pitman, Esq. 8vo., 1860. An elementary introduction to the principles and history of art, with some account of the arts department of the Bath and West of England Society for the encouragement of agriculture, arts, manufactures, and commerce. 8vo., 1860. Remarks on battalion prizes on the average figure of merit, the annual course of drill and other questions relating to administrative battalions of Rifle Volunteers. 8vo., Exeter, 1862. Agricultural education, what it is, and how to improve it, considered in two letters to Sir Edward C. Kerrison, bart., M.P., President of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. With an appendix containing the result of inquiries among farmers and schoolmasters. 8vo., 1864. The discouragement of elementary mathematics in general education at Oxford, considered in a letter to the Rev. the Vicechancellor. 8vo., 1867. The principles and practice of Volunteer discipline with proposals for a reserve staff corps, and a reply to Captain Phipps, R.A., on "Our sham army." 8vo., 1868. Preliminary question on the constitution of the reserve. (Reprinted) from a volume containing a letter to Colonel Erskine with proposals for the further organization and instruction of the Volunteer force; and a short treatise on the principles and practice of Volunteer discipline. By T. D. A., M.P., Lt.-Col. Ist Adm. Batt. Devon Rifle Volunteers. 8vo., 1868. General education and special studies. A letter to the Rev. Professor Liddon, D.D., on a portion of his evidence before the Lords' Committee on University tests. 8vo., 1871. (now Sir Thomas, 11th bart.). The county franchise and Liberal policy. Two addresses to tenants of allotments. By Sir T. D. A. 8yo,, 1884. ACLAND, Sir T. D. Review of agricultural experiments, containing criticisms and suggestions. 8vo., 1885. Practice and science in agriculture. A summary of elementary facts and principles with reference to practical field experiments in different districts. Work and learn. 8vo., 1886. 8vo., 1889. Experiments on an oat crop on Winsford Hill. Jrnl. Bath and W. of E. Soc. 3 s, Vol. 20. An introduction to the chemistry of farming, specially prepared for practical farmers. With records of field experiments. 8vo., 1891. ACTON, HENRY (Exeter). Christ the brightness of the Father's Glory, and the image of his perfections. A sermon, preached at the Unitarian Chapel, Bridport, on Wednesday, July 14, 1824, before the supporters and friends of the Western Unitarian Society. 12mo., Exeter, 1824. The true foundations of joy and peace, in believing. A sermon preached at Bridgwater, on Wednesday, July 20th, 1831, before the members of the Western Unitarian Society, and published at their request. 12mo., Bristol, 1831. Acts of Parliament. AN ACT for Yvelchester in answer to a petition, that the county court may be held there and not at Somerton. 8 Ed. ii. 1315. AN ACT for John la Warre and his manor of Brustlington in the county of Somerset. 2 Ed. iii., 55. 1328. AN ACT to remove obstructions to the navigation in la ryvere appelle avene par entre la citeé de Bathe et la ville de Bristut par laquele vitailles as ditz communes en craers et bataillês poent 46 Ed. iii., 10. 1372. estre amegnez. AN ACT for the length and breadth of ray and cloth of colour. (Repealed 5-6 Ed. vi. 6, 43 Eliz. 10, 4 Jas. i. 2.) AN ACT to settle a dispute between the 47 Edwd. iii. 1373. Prior of Montacute and of Tintinhull. 7-8 Ric. ii. 1383, 1384. AN ACT that the cloths of Somerset, Dorset, Bristol, and Gloucester, tacked and folded shall not be put to sale before they be opened. Of which cloths a great part be broken, bruised, and not agreeing in colour, neither be according in breadth, nor to the part AN ACT (continued). of the same cloth showed outwards, but be falsely wrought with divers wools, so that the merchants who carry them out of the realm be many times in danger to be slain, imprisoned, and put to fine and ransom and their cloths burnt or forfeit, because of the great deceit found in the same when they be untacked and opened. 13 Rich. ii. 1389. AN ACT setting forth that the king's due on every vessel bringing thirty tonels of wine was two tonels, whereas, notwithstanding that judgement had been given against them, Thomas Colstone of Brustuyt, Thomas Tannere of Wellys, Phillip Batte of Briggewater, and William Portman of Taunton, took two tonels from every twenty so imported, &c. 2 Hen. iv. 1400. AN ACT touching the lands of Esmond Bassett, in Wynflith, Salford, Dondray, Barwe, Bacwell, Hasel, Rochell, Luttleton, and Aschton. 2 Hen. iv., 38. 1400. AN ACT touching the Duke d'Everwyk and the parceners of Monsieur Hugh Lutrell and the castle and manor of Dunsterre and the manors of Mynehevede, Culveton and Carampton and the Hundred of Carampton. 7-8 Hen. iv., 46, 125. 1406. AN ACT empowering the Council to mitigate the farm and tax of the fifteenth pur les poveres Burgeys de la ville de Yvelchestre. 9 Hen. iv. 1407. AN ACT to remove fixed stakes and to have reasonable openings made in all wears, in the river Avon between Bath and Bristol, and against heavy charges for freight. II Hen. iv., 18. 1410. AN ACT giving to the Duchy of Cornwall the reversion of the manors of Corymalet, Stoke sub Hampdon, Milton Fauconberge, Stratton up Fosse, Inglescombe, Norton with Welweton, Wydecombe, Farenton, and Laverton, and a moiety of the manors of West Harptree and Shepton Mallett, with the advowsons of the churches and of the Chantry or free chapel of Stoke. 9 Hen. v., 20. 1421. AN ACT confirming the manor of Wroxhale to Theobald Gorges son and heir of Agnes wife of Thomas Gorges, and brother and heir of John the son of Thomas. 3 Hen. vi., 28. 1425. AN ACT, upon petition, granting the manors of Henxtridge and Charlton Canvyle to John, Duke of Bedford. 11-12 Hen. vi., 4. 1433. AN ACT-including Ivelchestre-assigning a portion of fee farm rent for asmoche as the pore liege people by full longe tyme have been grievously charged with continuell takyng of their |