“Morning Herald,” March 11, 1802.--On the 11th of last month a person sold at the market cross, in Chapel en la Frith, a wife, a child, and as much furniture as would set up a beggar, for eleven shillings.

“Morning Herald,” April 16, 1802--A butcher sold his wife by auction at the last market day at Hereford. The lot brought £1 4s. and a bowl of punch.

“Annual Register,” February 14, 1806.--A man named John Garsthorpe exposed his wife for sale in the market at Hall about 1 o’clock, but owing to the crowd which such an extraordinary occurrence had brought together, he was obliged to defer the sale, and take her away, about 4 o’clock. However, he again brought her out, and she wag sold for 20 guineas, and delivered with a halter, to a person named Houseman, who had lodged with them for four or five years.

“Morning Post,” October 10, 1808.--One of those disgraceful scenes which have of late become too common took place on Friday se’nnight at Knaresborough. Owing to some jealousy, or other family difference, a man brought his wife, equipped in the usual style, and sold her at the market cross for 6d and a quid of tobacco.--Ibid.