The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-09-14 00:00:00

PARISH OP LA,VRETII-THE PEDLAR'S
ACRE AsrATE.

Thursday • vestry was held of the pariah of St. Mary,
Lambeth, the Rector, the Rev. JOHN DOYLEY, in the
Chair, to consider of the rupediescy of aelliag the estate of
Pedlar's Aere, beloogiog to this pariah, mad to apply the
proceeds thereof foraises„ r•rbsurss of burial grounds, and
us her pa mom tad with the works ivies on fur the
building of new churches.
This estate, as stated almost fabulously, was Irft in the
year 1431, as a bequest, by a blind pedlar, but hi. precise
object is not actually known. Stoles Melo?, of Eitgland
gives the following description of t►e anciout church of
Lambeth :

' la the east window is painted In the glom the effigies
of a pedlar and his dot, who gave one acre of land to the
parish, mow called Pedlar's Acre, on condition the said pie-
tete or effigy be from titre to time kept up and is good ma
pair. He aim gave is money 01 per annum for ever : mei
to the thew Archbishop 1001.; Rector 201.; clerk and sex-
ton, each 101. The Genre of the pedlar still remains in ihe
church mad vestry, and the Churehwardens have no doubt
considered it as the tenure by which they hold the land of
Pedlar's Acre, and have with care and attention preserved
and renewed the painted glass anal effigies."
We have heard that mme doubts have arisen whether the
land was ever bequeathed to the parish, because, it seems,
the tablet of benefactions is not explicit ow this subject.
It was hoped that yesterday's discussion would throw maw
light on this curious subject. The proposal, however, did
not appear to carry mach respect to the memory of the donor.
The RECTOR opened the business of the meeting in the
usual manner.

Mr. LETT strongly opposed the proposition for convert-
ing the Pidlar's Acre from the uricinal purport for which it
was designed by the donor, which was, that it should be •p.
propriatird for certat• charitable purposes within the pariah.
It certainly could sot have entered into the donor's head to
apply it fur building purposes, and why should the pairkh
contravene his intentions? Besides, be said, they must hale
• Mill um Parliament to enable them to alter the appropria-
tion of the speney—a mole which was bosh expensive and
barenveuitast ; and be thought on she whale it would be much
better for Mena to raise money is a ibffereur manner.
Mr. WILLIAMS, in • lung speech, differed from Mr.
Lett, and concurred in the propriety of the
The RECTOR was of opinion that It might be expedient
le sell this property; be doubted whether the money required
could otherwise be obtained wit► ma much advantage to the
pariah.
A parishioner contended that they had no power to fell
this property, which was originally bequeathed fur • specific
charitable purpose.
Mr. LETT entirely concurred is that Or., •sd cited the
original registration of the property in question, to show Mat
they attempted to sell is, they would be liable to an infor-
mation for such an act.

M►. ROFFEY, Mr. WILLIAMS, sod other GeoHessen,
had s very long discussion, and it was at Icogth molted, usi
Ike motion of Mr. LETT—

" That it is inexpedient at present to dispose of the
lies Acre estate fur the put!) ,st s mentioned in the notice."
This Resolutioa was agreed to, it being understood the
sower would be discured ou s future occasion.

MEETINGS OF CREDITORS AT THR COVIIT
OP COMMISSIONERS UP BANKRUPT,
THIS DAY.
D. R.

T. Atwood, late of Stelling Minnie, dealer 3 12
R. W'hittiugharn, George.atreei, Bryanatooe-equare,
victsialler
W. A lfrey, Duwptehilt, watelioneentan..
J. G. Hodpoo, late of Coveal.garilen, wine merchant 3 10
T. R. Gregg and W. Plume, jun. Wailatig-atreet, eon-
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fees moors
J. F. Regesd..treer, limed draper
W. Turahuman, Chewier, wise-raerehaat
J. sod R. Day, Camberwell, aleararawas
T. Barrel!, Dartford, paper maeefacteerr

rHR iVRP.

NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER MEETING, 112 t.

MONDAY, OCTOllea IC—(1111110 TrAl)
Onr.third of • et.bsertptson uf 4Sgs, each, for 3 )r old rolls,
ftst. 911) ; and fitlns, est. Mb. A. F. Bona fide the pee.
petty of Subscribers.

otteseeteatte
Doke of Yoik Lord Jersey Sir J. Shelley
Duke of Portland Lord Egremont Mr. Thornhill.
Doke of Grafton
Sweepstakes of 300/s. each. b. ft.; colts, est. 71b.; allies,
est. 31b. At.. M.
Mr. Ildny's r. by Partisan Mr.teendbenee c by Octsviis
Mr. Thorah.l r, by Pericles ID. of Graften's Hampdor.
Mr. [Lynes c. Netberfield.
Pert Sweepstakes of bees. each, h. ft. for there•year olds,
7st. 121 b.; and four, Bst. 131 b. Fillies &Rowed 311 s. D. I.
one to the post.
D. of York's h, r. be IYallon
D. of York's b r. Moses
D of Grshon's Reginald
D. of Grafton's b. c. Pastille
D. of Rutland's b. f. by Sur.

ewer
D. of lititlantrs W. t by Smo-
lenLko
14 Exeter's b. f. Aortas
LI Exeter's br. e. Stsmfurd
Gen Gt o 's c. Domaine.

Gen. Grosvenor 's b. f. by •
ion of Air Pelee.
D of Portland's eh. e. by
Electron
D. of Portland's E by Booth-
Mr. Vigilantism's els. e. by Car-
dinal York
Mr. Va•sUtart'a eh. f. by WM-
toit

chino
Mr. Heater's bro. to Cession.
MATI
11.orsi Foley's Sollan, 9sl.
80.31 b Ab. Mile, 200. b. ft.
Mr. Wyeo 91b. opt Mr.
Gresille's Moses, 84t. Ab. Mile, 290, IL ft.

ILel Groevenor's Adolplout
14 Grosvewor's Msthresser
Mr. Hunter's Gestarus
'CH F.S.

apt Mr. G. L. Foss behaa,

TUVAIDAY.

Oue-ihiril of a SubserlpiiiioOl 2Sts each, for foor.year old
folio, 8.1.1011 E; and fillies, 841.71 b. D.I. bone fid. the

property of subscribers.
Fifty Pounds, for two-year-old colt", carrying Bat. 41b. and
fillies, Bat. 21b. T.Y.C.
WEDNISDAT.-(II[COND Trill )
Renrvral of the October Outlaw& Wakes, B.N. a Subserip-
lion of 30gs. each (Mrs. ft. if declared by one o'clock ea
Tuesday), to be run for by bones of all ages, two-year
olds excepted.

Ld G. H. Cavendish Mr. Batson Mr. G. L. Fox
Mr. Bouverie Lord Exeter Mr. Wyndham
Mr. Gravid. Lord Exeter Mr. Wyndham
Mr. Greville Duke of Grafton Mr. Wilson
Mr. Wortley Duke of Grafton Loot William
Lord Foley Mr. G. L. Fox Duke of Rutland

THURSDAY.
The Tows Plate of 50/ fur three year olds, lit. 41h. ; four,
811.41 h.; five, Rri. 111 h. ; six, get. 11b.; sod aged, 90.41 h.
T.M.M. The winner to be sold for 200 gs. if &marled, Ice.

CRAVEN MEETING, I6B6.—WisnizsoAT.

Sweepstakes of 200 es. each, h. ft. for colts Sat. 71b. *ads. R.M.
is pl Jersey's c. by Phantom
Mr Wortley's b e. by Sehm
Doke of Graftea's brother to Carbonaro
Mr. Fox's c. by Comes

WARWICK, 1823-Fnin Dii.

Colonel If atilt% Drlngion. B.t. 71b.
Mr inues's Clisoipicie. 616.
Mr. Mytlon's Sir William, Wt. 31b.

PRICE OF CANDLES,
Front Tallow Chandlers Hall.
Price of Candles, per dozen, 99 Od—Moulde,lol 6d.
ed. per doses allowed fur ready 'unary.
N.B.—The prices io the g I Retail Shops are from%
71d. to ed. per lb.