at Midsummer and Christmas; to whom he addressed, and afterwards published, "An Address from a Clergyman to his Parishioners," for which he was complimented by the Bishop, and so highly was it esteemed, that, though of a somewhat local character, it ran through seven editions. Age, and increasing infirmities, compelled Dr. Valpy to resign his charge at Reading, some years before his death, to which one of his sons was immediately appointed. He spent the remainder of his days in the society of his children, dividing his time alternately between them. He died at his eldest son's house, in Kensington, March 28th, 1836, and was buried in the new Cemetary at Kensall Green, where a Masoleum has been erected to his memory by his children. Dr. Valpy was twice married, but survived both his wives, and left a numerous family. Two of his sons have distinguished themselves as authors and printers, and have revived the days of the Stevenses and the Elzivirs. We close the Biography of Jersey with the sketch of the life of Sir Thomas Le Breton. Many advocates at the Jersey bar have discovered considerable talent, and would justly claim notice in a more extended work; but it will be by no means considered invidious to introduce one, who, by his eminent talents and his rank in society, has an especial right to be noticed. Thomas Le Breton, was the eldest son of the very Rev. Francis Le Breton, rector of St. Saviour's, and dean of the Island; he was born in the year 1763. He received his early education at Winchester College: from thence he removed to Pembroke College, Oxford; and while there obtained the Chancellor's prize for Latin verse. He was elected fellow of the same College in 1786; but declining to take holy orders, he retired to his native Isle, to prosecute his studies for the insular bar. In 1799 Mr. Le Breton was admitted a pleader of the Jersey Royal Court, and his rise was most rapid for thirty years he maintained his high character for talent; and so great was his influence, that he may be said to have had the largest share of the civil administration of the Island. He was appointed Attorney-General of the Island in 1802, and Lieutenant-Bailly in 1816, while Lord Carteret was Bailly. In 1824 he was deputed by the States of Jersey, to plead the cause of the Islanders, before the English government, against the encroachments of the French on the local oyster fishery: on this occasion he had conferred on him the honour of knighthood. On the death of Lord Carteret, in 1826, he succeeded to the office of Bailly, in which he had for so many years administered justice as his Lieutenant. He died in the year 1838. FINIS. T. Richardson, Printer, 2, Toon's Court, Chancery-lane, London, APPENDIX. JERSEY. Names of the Principal Military and Civil Officers, Consuls, Situation of Public Offices, &c. ADVOCATES:-John Hammond, Esq.-F. Le Couteur, Esq. F. Godfray, Esq.-Peter Le Sueur, Esq.-John Aubin, Esq. James Godfray, Esq. FOREIGN CONSULS:-C. Helgren, Esq., for Sweden and Norway.-P. J. Simon, for France.-Nicholas Le Quesne, Esq., for Portugal.-John Moisson, Jun., for the Netherlands.Ed. De La Taste, Esq., for Brazil.-Frs. De St. Croix, Esq., for Hanover.-Chs. Le Quesne, Esq., for Spain.-P. Warne, Esq., for the Hanse Towns.-T. Duhamel, Esq., for Belgium.-J. De St. Croix, Esq., for Denmark.-P. De St. Croix, Esq., for Prussia.-W. F. Blanchard, Esq., for America. AGENT FOR LLOYD'S :-T. Mallet, Esq. AGENT OF DROITS OF ADMIRALTY:— -A. Gosset, Esq. POST OFFICE, Minden Place, open from 9 in the morning, to 10 in the evening.—Packets arrive every Sunday and Thursday. The Mails for England are made up every Monday and Friday evening. OFFICE FOR COLLECTING THE DUTIES ON WINES AND SPIRITS-Hue Street, open from 10 to 4. CUSTOM HOUSE OFFICE:-No. 9, Bond St., open from 9 to 4. Benevolent and other Societies. THE JERSEY SAVINGS BANK :-Treasurer, Mr. D. Janvrin. Secretaries, Messrs. F. Le Breton, and James Hammond. Actuary, Mr. Wm. Janvrin.-Office opened every Saturday, from 11 till 1, at No. 31, Broad Street. AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY:-Patron, Her Most Excellent Majesty Queen Victoria.-Vice-Patrons, The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Bailly.-President, Colonel Le Couteur. BOARD OF MANAGEMENT, to meet the first Saturday in every month, at 11 o'clock.-HORTICULTURAL, the first Wednesday in every month. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE :-President, Fras. Le Breton, Esq. THE JERSEY ATHENEUM:-President, His Excellency Sir Edward Gibbs, K.C.B. BENEFIT SOCIETY FOR THE MERCHANT SEAMEN OF JERSEY-President, James Robin, Esq. JERSEY NATIONAL SCHOOL :- Patron, Lieutenant Governor. DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE :-Patron, Bishop of Winchester. AUXILIARY BIBLE SOCIETY:- Patron, Bishop of Winchester. NAVAL AND MILITARY BIBLE SOCIETY. FEMALE AUXILIARY BIBLE Soc. :-Patron, Lord Bexley. PAROCHIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL:-Patron, Bishop of Winchester. PROVIDENT DISTRICT SOCIETY:-President, Sir J. De Veulle. PAROCHIAL LENDING LIBRARY. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. SEAMAN'S FRIEND SOCIETY. CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE JEWS. LADIES ASSOCIATION TO THE IRISH SOCIETY OF London. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY. GOREY DAILY AND SUNDAY NATIONAL SCHOOL. PROVIDENCE GIRLS' SCHOOL. PROVIDENCE BOYS' SCHOOL. |