At least half the people in Maidstone have COUOIS, and
many of
theirs Lave been attacked by a species of influenza, similar, we are in
formed, to a disorder that was extremely prevalent after the heavy fall of snow in 1814. It appears that the symptoms. are rather disagree. able than dangerous; but persons who are liable to affections of the lungs will be prudent not to expose themselves more than is necessary. —Kent Herald. [From many parts of the country there are similar accounts.]
The rapid melting of the snow on Saturday last produced tbe highest flood witnessed at Canterbury for upwards of sixty years past ; indeed, allowing for the improvements in the drainage, 8te., inn recent times, perhaps the swell of the waters in the Stour was never exceeded. The meadows above and below Canterbury presented one sheet of water ; and about twelve o'clock on Saturday night the Stour was dis- covered overrunning its banks, flowing into the streets told lanes, and filling many houses and buildings with water.—Kent Herald.
Mrs. Hannah Mansfield, a widow residing at Denver, near Nor- wich, was found, on Tuesday morning, lying on her puriour-floor with her throat cut. A considerable quantity of plate was stolen by the murderers.
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