WILTS.

At a meeting of the Commissioners under the Devizes new Paving Act, &c. a second most munificent donation of £500 from Mr. W. Taylor, of Stoke Park was announced.

Married.] At Corsham, J. Mullins, esq., to Elizabeth, daughter of C. Harford, esq., of Rigeside -J. S. Buckland, esq., of Chelworth, to Elizabeth. daughter of the late J. Buckland, esq., of Crudwell -G. Blandford, esq., of Hindon, to Mary, daughter of the late F. Browne, esq., of the Island of Tobago.-At Malmsbury, the Rev. J. Allen, to Miss Mary Ann Vowles.

Died.] 52, Rev. C. Dewell, of Malmsbury-At Bradford Leigh, Elizabeth, relict of D. Clutterbuck, esq.-74, The Rev. R. Butler, of Inkpen.

SOMERSET.

A very handsome painted window has lately been put up in the church of St. Mary Magdalen, Taunton: the subjects represented are, "Charity," St. Simon," and "St. Andrew," with their characteristic symbols. The whole is executed in very good style by Mr. Ray of Taunton, who has gratuitously adorned the the church with this exhibition of his skill.

A public meeting was held lately at Ilminster, for the purpose of raising subscriptions to relieve the present sufferings which exist in the manufacturing districts.

Married.] At Bath, H. C. J. Hamilton, esq., to M. S., daughter of Lieut-Gen. Sir F. S. Robinson, K. C. B.-Sir G. S. Gibbons, M.D., to Marianne, daughter of the late Capt. T. Chapman-P Laing, esq, to Elizabeth, widow of the late J. Dobson, esq. -Edward, son of J. H. Pierce, esq, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late R. Michell, esq.-H. Harvey, esq., of St. Audries, to Agnes, daughter of Alex. Ramsey, esq.-Capt. Harrington, R.N., to Jane, daughter of the late Archdeacon Thomas-At Stratton-upon-Foss, W. Nunn, esq., to Jane, daughter of the late G. Gray, esq.

Died.] At Bath, the Rev. C. Symmons, D D., author of the lives of Milton and Shakspeare; W. 64, White, esq., Joanna, daughter of the late Rev. J. Roberts, D.D.; Mrs. Edgecombe, relict of J. Edgecombe, esq.; R. Langford, esq.; 75, Rev R. Hoadley Ashe, D.D.-27, Sarah. daughter of the Rev. Dr. Wollen-At Bath, N. Chivers, esq-71, D. G Browne, esq.-J. Coone, esq., of Bridgewater -At Pitcombe, 52, N. Jekyll, esq.-At Honiton Clist, 69, B. Hodge, esq.

DORSET.

A beautiful fossil fish was lately excavated from a

rock of blue tias, on the beech between Charmouth and Lyme. It is about fifteen inches in length, and eleven inches broad, and is exceedingly perfect, even in the most delicate parts of the eyes.

The inhabitants of Milborne Port have presented the Rev. W. Owen, of Sherborne, with a superb silver salver, as an acknowledgement of the very exemplary manner in which he fulfilled the duties of pastor of that parish for upwards of forty years.

The foundation stone of Allington church was laid on Monday, May the 1st, with full Masonic honours, by the brethren of the Royal George Lodge, of the town of Bridport, and the grand provincial officers from other parts of the county.

Married.] Rev. J. D. Wingfield, to Ann, daughter of Sir J. W. Smith, bart., of the Down HouseAt Bridport, the Rev. D. Nantes, to Mary, daughter of G. Golding, esq.-At Wareham, J. Vipan, esq., to Miss Cole, daughter of Major Cole.

Died.] At North-hill Cottage, near Frome, Mary, relict of H. Dawse, esq.-At Sherborne, 68, G. Buchanan, esq.

DEVONSHIRE.

On removing the pews in St. Andrew's church, Plymouth, for the purpose of reseating and improving the interior, some interesting relics of antiquity were discovered. A beautifully carved oakscreen was brought to light, extending quite across the centre, dividing the nave from the chancel, and forming at the Southern end of the building a small chapel or retreat; this is supposed to be a part of the original building, erected in the twelfth century. Several ancient coins were likewise found by the workmen.

Clovelly Pier is about to be rebuilt, and extended a considerable distance beyond low water, so as to enable the fishermen and trading vessels of almost any size to enter within the pier, and be in safety.

A short time since a remarkably large wild cat was shot by the keeper in the plantations belonging to Sir W. Pole, at Shute: it measured from the head to the tip of the tail, three feet and a half, and weighed nine pounds and three quarters.

The intended enlargement of South Mokon Church, to provide accommodation for the increasing population of that town, was commenced on Tuesday the 2d of May, when the foundation stone was laid with the usual ceremonies, The avenues to the church are also to be widened.

An elegant and fine-toned organ, built by Mr. W. Thomas, of Exeter, was opened in the new Church, Exmouth, on Sunday May the 7th.

A considerable sum has been subscribed by the inhabitants of Stonehouse, and transmitted to the central committee in London, for the relief of the distressed manufacturing districts in the North of England.

Married.] At Colyton, T. J. Winter, esq, of Taunton, to Catherine, daughter of the late S. Sampson, esq.-At Exeter, Major Ball, to Frances, daughter of the late W. Land, esq-At Exeter, the Rev. G. Kemp. A.B., to Elizabeth, daughter of Froom, esq-At Stonehouse, T. Morton, esq, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late B. Mann, esq.-At Stoke Fleming, H. Netherton, esq., to Miss Bridg man, daughter of the late J. Bridgman, esq., of Tavistock-At Stoke, near Plymouth, T L. Rutton, esq, of London, to Sarah, daughter of W. May, esq.-At Roseash, J T. Davy, esq., to Miss Eliza beth Stabbach-At Totness, the Rev. J D. Parham, M.A., to Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. S. Lane -W. Farrant, esq., of Dartmouth, to Mary, daugh ter of Morris, esq.

Died.] At Dawlish, 81, Mrs. Jane Searle-At Exeter, 77, the Rev. T. Johnes, M.A-At Beenligh, 71, Miss Brown-At Brendon, 92, J. Locke, esqAt Heavitree, 57, T. Bremridge, esq.-At Biddeford, T. Tucker, esq.--46, W. Swan, esq.-69, B. Hodge, esq-At Biddeford, Lieutenant J. Hogg-At Stonehouse, Eleonora, wife of J. Wilcocks, esq.

Married.] M. S. Basset, esq.. of Menwhennick, to Eliza, daughter of the late G. Foorde, esq, of Lisbon-At Egloshayle, T. Coode, esq., to Rebecca, daughter of the late P. Clements, esq., of Wadebridge At Madron, Captain W. Cundy, of Penzance, to Miss Cundy-Lydia, daughter of W. Sloggatt, esq., to Bastian, esq. of Truro.

Died.] At St. Ives, P. Tremearne, esq.-At Cawson, J. Perkins, esq.

WALES.

The magistrates of Carmarthenshire, have determined to present a piece of plate to the worthy chairman of their quarter sessions, as a testimony of appropation for his upright conduct during the period he has filled the situation.

The anniversary of one of the first mechanics' Bible Associations formed in Wales, was held at the new school room, at Neath Abbey, on the 29th of April, which was numerously attended by mechanics, their wives and children.

Mr. Guest, who has large iron-works, has erected, at his own expense, a church and also a meetinghouse, for the accommodation of his work-people and the neighbourhood.

Royal Cambrian Society.-At a general meeting of this institution, held on Saturday, May the 6th; the secretary, Griffith Jones, esq., reported that the committee appointed to decide on the various compositions received on the different subjects proposed by the society, considered one English essay "On the several Invasions of Britain," entitled to the medal and premium; and that they had selected two Welsh Essays on "Calondid" (courage), written by Students at the Grammar Schools in Wales, which were deserving of the medals. Also an English poem on "Owen Glyndwr" which is entitled to the same honour. So that at the Eisteddvod and grand Cambrian Concert, on Wednesday morning, the 24th inst. there will be no less than eight medals presented, including three to the Pennillion singers, who are coming expressly from Wales, to give specimens of the mode of singing with the Welsh harps, by the ancient Britons, which, with the singing of Braham, Sapio, Horn, Sinclair, Terrail, Atkins, Misses Stephens, Povey, Cawse, and H. Cawse, and the performance of Mori, Lindley, Nicholson, &c. &c., will render the meeting a most interesting

one.

Married.] At Llangoedmore, Capt. H. Vaughan, to Sarah, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Millingchamp Rev. J. James, of Penmean, to Charlotte, daughter of the late T. Walker, esq., of Ongar, Essex-J. Lloyd, esq, of Dinas, Brecknoshire, to Mary, daughter of O. Yeats, esq., of Gloucestershire-G. J. Herries, esq., of Lanunwas, to Cecilia, daughter of C. Phillips esq., of Glamorganshire.

Died.] At Breconshire, 35, the Rev. J. Davies; the Rev. R. James; 76,, the Rev. O. Owen, M.A.At Glamorgan, Rev. J. Davis-At Laugharne, 58, R. J. Sharke, esq.-Sophia, daughter of Major Mackworth, of Cefn Ydfd, Glamorganshire-At Pennant, 58, Rev. S. Hassall-At Llandovery, Rev. J. Davies -At Pontgarreg, Lieut. H. Nott.

SCOTLAND.

The Edinburgh Exhibition of Fine Arts netted about eight hundred pounds for admission during the six weeks it has been open; and most of the pictures have been sold.

The twenty-ninth annual meeting of the Edinburgh Gratis Sabbath School Society was held on Thursday, the 28th of April, in St. Andrew's church, Edinburgh, J. Tawse, esq. in the chair. By the report read, the Society has at present in its list sixty schools, attended by 3,128 children.

Married.]At Edinburgh, Capt. D'Arcy Wentworth, to Eliza, daughter of the late Major C. Macpherson; A. Johnston, esq.. to Barbara, daughter of David

nora, daughter of Sir T. Kirkpatrick, bart.; Mr. David Crack, to Anne, daughter of Mr. Gallatley of Forfair; the Rev. J. Grant, to Mrs. Jesse A. Campbell, widow of the late Major A. Campbell, of Bragleen-At Lochmaben, M. Graham, esq., to Robina, daughter of the Rev. H. Laurie-At Dysart, W. Hunt, esq., to Mary, only daughter of J. Normand, esq., of Battilly-At Edinburgh, J. Lawson, esq., to Margaret, daughter of the late J. Clarke, esq.-At Crathes, Capt. T. Ramsay, to Margaret, daughter of Sir R. Burnett, bart., of Leys-At Kircudbright, T. Buckley, esq., to Miss Ryburn.

Died.] At Edinburgh, Miss I.N.Scrymgeour, daughter of H. Wedderburn, esq.; W. Brodie, esq.; J. Tawse, esq.; 83, Mrs. Stewart; 23, Lieut. the Hon. Fred., son of General Lord Forbes; Miss Mary Scott, daughter of the late A. Scott, esq.; H. Graham, esq.; Miss Janet, daughter of G. Leslie, esq.; Mrs. S.C. Campbell, daughter of the late J. Ramsay. esq.; Rev. J. Russell, of the Mause of Muthill-At Dumferline, Helen, relict of Lieut. T. Thompson; J. Bruce, esq., of Falkland-At Pimiefield, J. Rind, esq. -At Newtenden, Sir A. Don, bart., M.P.; Sir H. Mackenzie, bart., of Conan House; T. Riddell, esq., of Camiestown; Mrs. J. F., widow of the late G. Ireland, esq.-At West Laurieston, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Capt. Glen-At Dundonnel House, Ross-shire, K. Mackenzie, esq.-In the Isle of Man, Capt. Quillam, R.N.; D. J. Stewart, esq. At Stirling, 16. Hugh, son of the late A. Maclean, esq.-At Glasgow, Major A. Mackay-At Kirkdale, R. Hannay, esq.-At Abbotsford, Lady Scott.

IRELAND.

Newly invented Pluviameter, or Rain Gauge.This very curious instrument, invented by J. Donovan, esq., of Ireland, being wound up, and having a proper paper put into it, will register thereon the following particulars, at the termination of a certain period of time:-(1.) It will shew the number of cubical and perpendicular inches of rain that fell during a given period; the precise hours to the minute, the day and day of the month when they fell; and the interval of time between each; also whether it was day or night. (2.) In cases of heavy rains, it will note down the time of their commencement and cessation; and the descent of rain so light as not to collect into drops, and scarcely to wet, will be marked. (3.) It keeps the aggregate and separate account of rain for every hour, day, week, month, or year. It spontaneously separates the weekly accounts from each other every Saturday night at twelve o'clock; and at the same hour on the termination of every month, of whatever number of days it may consist. (4.) While it is raining, a bell rings by distinct strokes, the intervals between which are shorter in proportion as the rain is quicker: this is for night service. (5.) It registers to the one twenty-fifth of a cubic inch. (6.) It tells the day of the month, the day of the week, and the hour of the day. (7.) It will register the intensity of the rain during the whole year; that is, by looking at the papers of the instrument, it will shew whether it was raining fast or slow at any required hour of the day, and how much so.

According to a parliamentary return, the whole number of schools in Ireland, is 11,843; of scholars attending them, 569,073, of whom 92,098 belong to the established church, 44 471 to the Presbyterians, 421,415 to the Roman Catholics, and 11,089 are uncertain, or belonging to other denominations.

May 11. A ball was given in the Rotunda, Dublin, in aid of the distressed weavers of the liberty.

Married. At Cappoquin, T. Geer, esq., of Rhone Hill, to Wilhelmina, daughter of A. Usher, esq.At Dublin F. Hort, esq., to Anne, daughter of the Rev. A. Collet-the hon. W. Brown, to Anne, daughter of the late T. Seagrave, esq.

Died.] At Dublin, the Right Hon. Lady A. Whally, daughter of the Earl of Clanwilliam; 24, Lieut. B. Keating-At Castlebar, 125, Mr. J. Faughney-At Glenmore, 100, Mrs. Kennedy.