lyeng off my Tressorer*, with Hys very hasty and unkynd words unto hym, not on my parte desservyd. Also the news off Mr. Manyng, the which is blon obroud over all Yorksher, that neyther by the Kyng + nor by my Lord Cardenall I am regardyd: And that he wil tel me at my metyng with him, when I come into Yorksher: which shal bewythyn thys month, God wyllynge; but I ffer my wordes to Mr. Manyng shal displeas my Lord; ffor I will be no Ward. - Also, Bedfellow, the payns I tayk and hav taykyn sens my comyng hether, are not better regardyd: but by a flatterynge Byshope off Car'ell [Carlisle] and that fals Worm +, shall be broth [brought] to the messery and carffulness that I am in: and in such slanders, that now, and my Lord Cardenall wold, he cannott bring me howth [out] ther off.

* * * * * * *

I shall wyth all sped send up your let. ters with the Books unto my Lordes Grace; as to say, iiij Anteffonars §, such as I thynk wer not seene a gret wyll; v Gralls; an Ordeorly; a Manuall; viijth Prossessioners. And ffor all the residew, they not worth the sendyng, nor ever was occupyed in my Lord's Chapell. And also I shall wryt at this time as ye have wyllyd

me.

"Yff my Lord's Grace wyll be so good Lord unto me as to gyff me Tychens [licence] to putt Will. Worme wythyn a Castell off myn off Anwyk in assurty, unto the tyme he hav accomptyd ffor more mony rec'd than I ever rec'd; I shall gyff his Graceijcli. and a Benyffis off a C. worth unto his Colleyg, with such other thynges resservyd as his [Grace] shall desyre; but unto such time as myne Awditors hayth takyn accompt off him: Wher in, good Bedfellow, do your best, ffor els he shall put us to send myselff, as at owr meetyng I shall show you.

* His long continuance with the Cardinal.

+ He had probably disobliged the King by his attachment to Anne Bullen.

He mentions this William Worme in a former letter, as the person who betrayed him.

§ These terms will be explained hereafter.

The College which Wolsey had newly founded at Oxford, originally "Cardimal College," now "Christ Church College."

"And also gyff secuer credens unto this Berer, whom I assur yow I have ffonddon a mervellous honest man, as ever I ffownd in my lyff.

"In hast at my Monestary off Hul Park the iij day off August, in the owne hand off Yours most assured

H, NORTHUMBERLAND. To my bedfellow Arundell."

I know not whether the above offer was accepted, or the said William Worme committed to durance in Alnwick Castle; but there is a tradition in the place, that an Auditorwas formerly confined in the dungeon under one of the towers till he could make up his accounts to his Lord's satisfaction.

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(To be continued,)

Mr. URBAN, Birmingham, Jan. 24. BEG to offer an elucidation of the antient Seal found at Redwick in

Monmouthshire, and engraved in the second part of your last vol. p. 617, from the communication of J. W. By favour of that ingenious Correspondent, I have obtained an impression of it; with which your Engraviug perfectly agrees, except in the fourth letter, which, in the original, has a somewhat longer tail, and is clearly intended for a Y. The legend is doubtless Norman, or old French, and may be thus read:

IE SUY SEL D'AMUR LEL.

Conceiving the last word to be the same as loial or laiel, the whole may be translated (though at the loss of the charming jingle), 1 AM THE SEAL OF TRUE LOVE: this being allowed, it will naturally follow that the two pairs of Birds in the device are Doves, the usual emblem of Constancy, and correspondent with the sentiment of the circumscription.

Its date may be referred to the time of Edward I. or the preceding Reign; as I conjecture from comparing it with Seals appended to deeds of that æra.

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Yours, &c.

Mr. URBAN,

WM. HAMPER.

Coventry, Jan. 25. STRONGLY suspect that the Portrait engraved for Mr. Dallaway's Heraldic Enquiries 1793, and there callPortrait of his Son Sir John Dugdale. ed Sir William Dugdale, is in fact the

My

My reasons for such suspicion are as follow; and I shall be thankful for correction if in error.

The Badge and Arms are engraven Garter; but possibly the former may not be very distinctly marked in the painting; in which case Norroy might be easily mistaken for Garter, and the Arms in the corner may have been added subsequently to the painting of the picture. All this is merely hypothe tical, it is true; but I trust some Member of the College of Arms (where the original is deposited) will confirm or refute these doubts, suggested by one who never saw the Painting; and I now proceed to facts: Sir William Dugdale was 72 when made Garter; whereas the Portrait in question, as Mr. Noble (History of College of Arms, p. 311.) has very justly remarked, "represents a young, not an old man." Moreover, the

costume is not of that period; and whoever examines the portrait of Sir Wm. Dugdale by Hollar at the age of 50, will find great difficulty in believing Mr. Dallaway's Portrait can represent the same person at the age of 72. Sir John Dugdale was created Norroy in 1686, at the age of 57: the costume and age of the person represented in Mr. Dallaway's picture perfectly well agree with Sir John D. at this period; and, when it is recollected that the Portrait was presented to the College of Arms by Sir William Skeffington, a descendant of Thomas Skeffington, Esq. who married one of Sir John Dugdale's daughters, I think there will remain little cause for hesitation in pronouncing the Portrait to be that of Sir John and not Sir William Dugdale.

Mr. URBAN,

S.

Napton Vicarage, Aug. 24, 1810. HE progress in building of the Free Church of Birmingham is suspended, on account of the pecuniary Fund being exhausted; and a Letter soliciting additional Subscriptions has been sent by the Trustees to the Nobility, Gentry, and Clergy of the neighbourhood. It has for many years past been regretted by the Friends of the Established Church, that the contributions by Briefs for rebuilding those sacred edifices which the pious zeal of our Ancestors erected for the worship of God, are,

throughout the different parishes of the kingdom, so small; and that in those places where the increased population requires an additional Church on the above plan, the means of obtaining contributions are so limited. The usual mode of collecting money for these good purposes has been inadequate; and I think the subjoined statement, under the authority of Dr. Burn, will sufficiently account for the cause of failure, notwithstanding the Clergy may have complied with Mr. Nares's late directions in reading the Briefs separately which are delivered to them.

For the Parish Church of Ravenstondale in the County of Westmorland. Lodging the Certificate

Fiat and Signing .

0 7 6

19 4 2 21 18 2

1 11 6

Portage to and from Stampers 0 5
Mat for Packing
Postage to Waggon
Carriage to Undertaker
Postage of Letters and Certi-
ficate
Clerk Fees

Total of Patent Charges Salary for 9986 Briefs Additional Salary for London

Collected on 9986 Briefs Deduct for Charges

Clear Collection

Collections Blanks

Total number of Briefs

4

සප

20

76 3 6 249 13 0

5 0 0

330 16 6

From this statement it appears, that nearly sum collected is paid in lees of office. If a compen sation were made by the Government to the individuals receiving those Fees, I would suggest that a Circular Letter be written (instead of the Brief) under the authority of the Bishop of the Diocese in which the Church is required to be erected (after having adopted the same measures to ascertain the expence which is now resorted to by employing a Surveyor), and forwarded, post free, to the Minister. of every Parish in the kingdom.

This Letter communicated by him to a Vestry, stating that the money subscribed would be transmitted to the Parish about to rebuild their Church or erect an additional one, would call forth the pecuniary aid of many Friends of the Established Church who now withhold it on similar applications by Briefs, in consequence of the excessive deductions which are made from their contribution (as appears by the above statement), and in some instances so small as to leave very little for the good purpose for which the Brief was granted.

A Brief was granted about sixty years ago for repairing the Church in the Parish in which the Writer resides; the collection, as appears by the account of one of the Trustees, was about 5007.; and the sum paid to the Parish, after deducting Fees, &c. 1907.

If there are 10,000 Parishes in England, may it not be reasonably calculated that as many pounds would be collected on each well-grounded cause of application? and might not the overplus money be appropriated to the increase of Small Livings, in conjunction with the sum lately voted by Parliament for the same purpose under the directions of the Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty?

I could considerably enlarge upon the description here sent; but by entering into farther detail, my letter, by reason of its great length, would become inadmissible in your Miscellany.. Yours, &c.

UU-S. The Parish of WOOLSTANTON is situate in the North division of the hun. dred of Pirehill, in the county of Stafford; and on the South side it adjoins the parish of Newcastle under Line. It has two principal divisions, termed the North and the South side.

The North Side comprehends the townships of Chell, Wedgwood, Brieryhurst, Stadmonslow, Thursfield,Oldcote, Ravenscliff or Ranscliff, and Tunstall.

The South Side comprises Woolstanton, Knutton, Chesterton, and Chatterley.

The length of the parish may be about six miles, the average breadth not quite two. The population, I imagine, may be stated at not less than 5000; the return in 1801 being 4679. Several respectable Manufactories of earthen-ware, china, &c. are established on the North side; particularly in the township of Tunstall: and in the South side near to Newcastle, on the road from thence to Chesterton, is a cotton-work, which, from an inscription on the front, appears to have been erected in 1797; and which employs a great number of hands.

Clay, Iron, Stone, aud Coal, abound in various parts. The principal brick and tile-works are at Chesterton and Tunstall; whence the proprietors frequently send their tiles, pipes, &c. to á considerable distance; being able to execute distant orders upon reasona ble terms, by means of Water-carriage. The Grand Trunk Canal * passes a

mile or upwards under ground, at Harecastle Hill, very near to Tunstall in this parish.

The following is an account of the prices of Bricks, Tiles, &c. at Chesterton, as they were stated to me in 1804; since which time, I believe, most articles have considerably advanced. As an apology for obtruding such kind of information upon Mr. Urban's notice, I must observe that I conceive that a topographical description of any place is not complete, unless the interests and pursuits of the Man of Business, as well as those of the Antiquary, be consulted. A mere transcript of monuments, old deeds, &c. is not generally interesting; though it may afford amusement to many. £. s. d.

Common Bricks, each thousand

1 2 6

1 10 0

2 10

2. Ditto 3 15 0

2 Ditto 8 0

9 Ditto Kiln Tiles, each 12 inches square, 6d. each. Pipes for drains, or conveying water above or under ground, all half a yard in length

2 inches in diameter
3 Ditto.

6 Ditto

7 Ditto

9 Ditto.

4d. each.

5d. ditto.

6d. ditto. 8d. ditto. 1s. ditto.

Tiles for covering the roofs of houses about

17. 14s. Od. per thousand. Ridge Tiles, about 6d. each.

From the fluctuating prices of almost every article, perhaps in the course of thirty or forty years the then current price may afford a striking contrast to the above statement! Three cubical yards of clay are considered sufficient to make 1000 bricks; and 28. or 2s. 6d. per thousand, a fair mine-rent; so that, when a Proprie tor knows the extent and thickness of a bed of clay, he may hence form a tolerably accurate idea of its real valuc.

Coal differs in quality, thickness, and inclination; some strata burn dull, and leave a considerable residue of ashes, others clear, with a quick consumption: the thickness is from

two to ten feet; and the inclination varies from a perpendicular descent to an almost horizontal flatness, but the most usual dip is about one foot in a yard. It is gotten at different depths; in some places pits are sunk upwards of 130 yards; and in some places, coal is gotten within 20 yards from the surface at Kidcrew in the North side of the parish is to be seen some of the most improved kind of machinery for raising coal. The price is, according to quality and situation, from 88. 8d. to 9s. 2d. per ton.

About one-sixth part of what coal produces at the pit-head, is here judged a fair mine-rent, to the proprietor of the land.

The water which drains from the coal mines is, in this country, of considerable value to those through whose lands it chances to pass, as it is impregnated with a yellow substance termed Car; which is used by the Potters, and is a necessary ingredient in making that kind of ware called Egyptian black. The mode of procuring the Car is as follows. Being of a specific gravity greater than that of water, it forms a sediment at the bottom of the channel of the stream that conveys it from the mine: when a considerable quantity is thus lodged in a certain space, the stream, to that extent, is diverted from its usual course; and the car is thrown out of the channel, from whence the water has been turned off, upon the adjoining banks; where it remains till dry. Sometimes small pits or ponds are made on the adjoining banks, and the car is scooped from the bottom of the channel, and thrown into them, without diverting the course of the water.

When it is sufficiently dry, it is sold at the rate of one guinea per cartload.

Iron Ore is smelted near Golden Hill in the North side, and at Apedale in the South side of this parish; at the latter place is established a respectable foundery; and oftentimes thirty tons of iron is there smelted weekly.

The Agriculture of this country has of late years been considerablyˇim

proved by the establishment of Limekilns on the banks of the Canals: the. lime-stone is conveyed by water, from the quarries in or on the confines of Derbyshire, to these kilns, where it is burnt, and from whence the farmers are supplied.

Land, owing to the improved and improving state of Agriculture, as well as to the great population in this and the adjoining parishes, is an article of great and increasing value. The highest price given for a quantity together which I have heard of is 1207. per acre; and for the purpose of building upon, it is frequently sold at 2s. and 2s. 6d. the square yard. I have heard of 5s. being given in particular

situations.

THE CHURCH.

Woolstanton Church is an antient stone building, situate about a mile from Newcastle, on the road from thence to Burslem and other parts of the Pottery. It consists of a tower and spire, which is a conspicuous object to the country around; a nave, side ailes, with a small South porch,

and a chancel. The nave and ailes are embattled. The tower is situate on the side of the North aile at the East end. It contains a clock, and six bells. The bells formerly belonged to the parish of Trentham; and are thus inscribed, in capital letters:

1. "Abr: Rudhall cast us all. 1714." 2. "Richd. Marlow, Wm. Hall, Ch. Wardens. A. R. 1714."

3." Jeffrey Williams, A. M. Minister. A. R. 1714."

4. "George Plaxton, Rector of Berwik in Elmet. 1714."

5. "Richd. Asburie of this Town, BlackRecast, smith, gave me in 1623.

1714."

6. "John Lord Gower. Kath: Lady Dowager Gower. 1714."

On the East side of the tower is a modern built VESTRY ROOM; wherein parish meetings are held, and business transacted.

In the interior of the Church, the Nave is separated from the ailes by four pointed arches on each side, supported on plain pillars: it also communicates with the Chancel at the East end through a pointed arch, over which is a painting of the King's arms, and two tables containing the Lord's Prayer, Belief, and Ten Commandments; below which are two Tables of Benefactions.

FIRST TABLle.

"BENEFACTIONS to the Parish of Wooz

STANTON.

Queen Elizabeth of famous memory, late Queen of England, left Five Pounds yearly for ever, to be disposed of among the Poor Householders of the Parish of Woolstanton; which said sum is charged upon the Corn Tithes of the said Parish.

Mrs. Edward Unwyn, late of Harding's Wood, gave unto the poorest Householders of the Parish of Woolstanton, that are no beggars, upon every Good Friday, the sum of Thirty Shillings amongst twenty of them.

Mr. Dale, late of Mowle, left Three

Shillings yearly for ever for and towards

the Repair of the Parish Church of Woolstanton.

William Abnett, late of Audley, Geut. left Four Shillings to be paid yearly, out of a Field at Winbrooke, called Up SmithHill, to be dealt in Groat Loaves by the Church Officers of Woolstanton, on Good Friday for ever, to Twelve Poor Householders.

John Cowell, late of Knutton, gave unto the Poor Householders of Chesterton and Knutton, Thirty-two Shillings yearly for ever; and also to the South side of Woolstanton Parish the sum of Twenty Pounds, to set Poor Children Apprentice.

The Honourable Lady Frances Noel gave one large Silver Cup and a large Silver Salver to the Parish Church of Wool

stanton, for the Communion Service.

John Turmoré, late of Woolstanton, gave the sum of Forty Pounds, the interest to be paid yearly for the use and benefit of the Poor Children of Woolstanton aforesaid, to keep them to school or buy books.

Jane Brett, widow of Edward Brett, Esq. of Dimsdale, in the Parish of Woolstanton, gave to the Poor of the South side of the said Parish, Twenty Shillings yearly for ever, to be dealt in Groat Loaves upon the next Sunday to the Seventeenth of February; which said sum is charged upon Little Dimsdale estate.

Ralph Bagnall, late of Woolstanton, gave to the Poor of the Township of Woolstanton, Ten Shillings; to be paid yearly in Bread, and to be distributed, and given in the Parish Church of Woolstanton aforesaid, by the Person that shall inherit his estate for the time being, upon every Good Friday and Christmas Day."

SECOND TABLE.

"Mrs. Adderley, late of Blake Hall in this County, left by her last Will and Testament, the sum of Fifty Shillings per Annum to the Poor Householders in Tunstall, which is charged upon certain Lands in the Parish of Burslem.

Robert Hulme, late of Sandbach in the County of Chester, Physitian, left by his last Will and Testament, an Estate in Odd Rhode,