1759. CAPTURES on both Sides. 29. The Chemical Works of Gafpar Neumann, M. D. Caflon. go. The Servant's Directory, pr. 5s. Johnston. 31. The Duke de Belleifle's Letters, &c. pr. s. 6d. Payne. (See p. 607.) 32, The Sollicitor's Guide and Tradefman's Inftructor, concerning Bankrupts, pr. 18. 6d. Worral. 33. Reflections upon Good and Ill Luck, pr. s. 6d. Henderfon. ENTERTAINMENT, POETICAL. 34. The Adventures of Ulyffes, 2 vols. Noble. pr. 5s. 35. A new Atalantis for 1760, pr. is. 6d. 36. Love Feafts, pr. 3s. Fleming. 37. The Auction, 2 Vols. price 6s. Lownds. 38. The Feast of Laughter, price is. Seymour. 39. Poems on Devotional Subjects, 2 Vols. pr. 6s. Buckland. 40. Phil and Harriet, a true Tale, pr. 6d. Morley. 41. The Life and Opinions of Triftram Shanby, 2 Vols. pr. 5s. Dodsley. SERMONS. 42. On the Thanksgiving Day, before the Commons. By Dr. Dayrell, pr. 6d. Walter. 43. By Richard Price, pr. 6d. Millar. 44. By J. Williams, pr. 6d. Griffiths. 45. By Mr. Mafon, pr. 6d. Buckland. 46. By Mr. Obourne, pr. 6d. Owen. 47. By Mr. Harris, pr. 6d. E. Owen. 48. By Mr. Gilbert, pr. 6d. Buckland. 49. By Mr. Kippis, pr. 6d. Henderson. 50. By Mr. Winter, pr. 6d. Buckland, 51. By Mr. Ball, pr. 6d. ditto. 52. By Mr. Clarke, pr. 6d. Whifton and White. 53. By Mr. Hogg, pr. 6d. Buckland. 54. On Nov. 5. By Mr. Green, pr. 6d. Scott. 55. Two Volumes of Difcourfes. By S. Bourn, pr. 10s. 6d. Griffiths. 56. Difcourfes on Happiness. Newman, 2 Vol. pr. 1os. Noon. By Mr. ANNUAL PUBLICATIONS. 57. Baldwin's Daily Journal. pr. is. 6d. Baldwin. 58. The Gentleman's New Memorandum Book, pr. 1s. 6d. DodЛley. 59. The Ladies ditto, pr. 1s. Dodiley. 65. The Court and City Register, pr. 25. 9d. Hitch. 61. The London Pocket-Book, pr. is. 6d. Griffiths. 62. The Daily Memorandum-Book, pr. 63. The Gentleman and Lady's Palla- 64. Sheepey's Daily Journal, pr. is. 6d. Stevens. 65. The Ladies Complete Pocket-Book, pr. 18. Newbery. 66 The Court and City Kalender, pr. 25. Baldwin. Appendix, 1759. 727 67. The Merchant's Directory, pr. 18. 6d. Hope. 68. Complete Memorandum Book, pr. Is. 6d. Fuller. 69. Scott's New Daily Journal, pr. is. 6d. Scott. LIST of SHIPS taken from the French, continued from p. 400. Large Erigantine. Awentha, from Bourdeaux, for S'ock- A fhip, from Martinico, for Marfeilles. La Vengeur privateer, of 12 fix-pounders, A privateer fnow, of Dunkirk, of 8 guns, and 54 men. A brig, from Martinico. A coafter, from Marseilles. King Solomon, Vitaud, from Dunkirk. A floop, loaded with brandy and wine, from An Eaft-India fhip, with bale goods and Maria Agnes, from St. Domingo. Fidelle, from 'Bourdeaux, with provisions A Dutch hip, 700 tons, loaded with flour tons, from Bourdeaux, for North-America.' A Danish galliot, from Marfeilles, for Havre, A floop loaded with provifions. St. John Baptift, for Marfeilles, with corn. Hannah and Dorothy, from Frederickshall, for Bourdeaux. St. Peter, from Norway, for St. Maloes. Prince Edward, from Bayonne, for Stockholm. Dukfuk, from Nantz, for Oftend. Euftatia, from Bourdeaux, for Gottenburg. Pacifique, with coffee, &c. from the Eaft- Groymord privateer, of St. Maloes, of 12 To be continued } 728 The SHREWSBURY Friendship, Tobin, from London, for Gi braltar. Ditto, Pike, from London, for Exeter. Charming Rachel, Scott, 2 From Virginia Marhal, 3 for Liverpool. -, Smyth, from Philadelphia, for Dublin. Henry, Bond, from Liverpool, for Barbadoes. Philip and James, Cole, from Barbadoes, for Virginia. Alice, Briggs, from Jamaica, for London. Lady Livingston, Houfton, from Campvere, for Scotland. Irene, Jacobfon, from New-York, for Lon don. -badoes. Vavafor, from New-York, for Bar -, Malcomb, frem Boston, for Madeira. Kirk privateer, of Guernsey. Dorchester, London. Sally, Rifby, App. STOCKS. Dec. 30, Sunday. Weather, rain. Wind S. E.-31. Bank flock 114.-3 per cent. Bank annuities reduced 83-3 per cent. Bank annuities, 1759, 85. Lottery tickets 41. 14s. Weather, rain. Wind S. The SHREWSBURY CONTEST; or, free and candid Difquifitions, relating to a certain bard Struggle there, the other Day, between High Church and Low. Go not forth bafily to firive, left theu krosu not what to do in the end thereof, ruben thy from St. Kitt's, for neighbour bath put thee to fhame. Prov. xxv, 8. Ile that walketb uprightly, walketb furely: But be that perverteth his ways, fball be known, John and Alice, Murray, Succefs, Daniel, Owner's Endeavour, Coafters. Fantyn, Gordon, from Jamaica, for Bristol. Ellis, Sommerville, from Maryland, for Providence, Emmet, a coafter. Zenobia, Philips, from South Carolina, for Antigua. Shallow, from Honduras, for Bristol. Content, Wood, from Calobre, for London. Eagle, from Dartmouth, to Figuera. Providence, Parfons, from Barbadoes, for London. Crown Prince, Muflar, from Dublin, for Hamburg. Swallow, Teed, from Gibraltar and Cadiz, for Falmouth. Fortune, Mackie, from Lisbon, for Leith. Pemberton, Kirkpatrick, from Liverpool, for Africa. Providence, Tedball, of Bristol. Ellis, Gilf.ne, of Cork. Friendship, Bogg, of Bristol, for the WeftIndies. Betty and Martha, Simondfon, from Cork, for Jamaica. Swift, Brown, from St. Lucar, for London. Tomlinton, Farrell, from Antigua, for London. Bolton, Cartwright, from North Carolina, for London. Ulyffes, from New-York, for Bristol. Patriot, Hawkins, from Bristol, for Virginia. Dolabella, Done, from North-Carolina, for London, USE,-help me on, an eafy gallop, I' th' room of her, that's dead and gone, But fleady L-ST-R, then b'ing downą And, having made this full detection, Each fordid knave, and ftupid dunce, And out of holes and corners creep Thus ftinking wh-gs and four diff-nt-rs In loving fort foon flock together, All of the leaven Oliverian, She reckons, (as we say,) her chickens. The Church's genuine children chufe, At last, th'appointed time approaches; Each diftant benefactor drives ;— Thro' Sopbitry, and many a !-, (Juft like fome c-rt—rs pl-c'd, or p-nf—n'd,) Ought amongft fervants to be number'd, 'Twas answer'd, to the strange objection,"The widow now had no connection, 729 At least, not any fuch us might To give their votes ;-which foon out number'd, Thofe of the Wights with craft encumber'd, The tory ladies were all shining, And fitting, in a room adjoining; Where they'd have had their votes collected; But their petition was rejected:" For fome four counsellor, or other, Pretended in a mighty pother, That they in publick muft appear, And faid, with an immodest fneer,"Are they, with all their airs and graces, Afham'd forfootb! to fhew their faces ? The Sparklers, quick at repartee, Sent word in answer,-"No not we ;But we're afraid, ('tis true i' faith 1) Left of fome folks the pois' nous breath Should, if we come amongfi em, 'taint us, Howe'er-we'll venture,-if they want us." They then, (their compliments thus paid,) In public their appearance made,Railli'd the brethrenf alse, and noted Their arbitrary deeds,then voted. A great majority protected The widow, whom the remp rejected; And her, in fpite of putrid foes, The matron, at th' infirm'ry, chofe. And thus perchance, a ftop was put, To fome more scurvy fchemes on foot. Indeed the adverfaries faw," That they had better to withdraw, The sub-gs, and their affeciates four Found, how inferior was their pow'r; And fo, the brethren, in despair And with regret, let drop th' affair; Since, without doubt, they needs must know, How 'twas extremely like to go, (730 BILLS of MORTALITY. In proper manner to conclude, However, let it not alarm A deal of good no doubt may do, The poor prevent from suff ring harm, -- The noxious vapour keep from spreading, Should want to play their tricks again. And now,-ye falfe combining brethren, Then think not, Sirs! to knit your brows, Grieve for your faults, and be abah'd: The things here wrote are well design'd, Jan. 9, 1759. PHILOMUSE. .App. BILLS of Mortality from Nov, 20. to Buried Chrift. Jan. 1. Males 932 {Femal. 8265 1758 Buried Fem. 1417 Died under 2 Years old 885 - 5 336 10 and 20 — 114 20 and 30 - - 242 30 and 40 276 150 and 60- - 188 INDEX to the PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY, to the ESSAYS, 451 Army of the empire, defeated at Torgau 502, 503 191 Athens, account of the Acropolis, or castle of 95 570 279 African company, proceedings in parliament land 581. Of the effects of Lewis le Petit, 592 181 Aurengzebe, pleasant ftratagem of 515 35 Agarick, experiments with Age, great, inftances of 52, 107, 108, 163, 370 Authors, oblivion of, to what owing 477 B. Albany, meeting of the American governors, BANK, governors and directors of 217. 607 |