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Thursday, February 14th, 1833

Lambing Season.

The great advantages arising from administering a Cleansing Drench to the Ewe after lambing is happily known to many, though perhaps to the majority of owners, the fact is unknown. - It is at the critical time of lambing that, if the operations of nature (which often is the case) from accidental or other cause be interrupted, the life both of the Ewe and Lamb are endangered. To this interruption may also be attributed a variety of complaints which subsequently appear, particularly an unhealthy state of the milk, which brings upon the Suckling that destructive disease called the Scour, and to which tens of thousands of lambs annually fall a prey.

Drenches For Ewes After Lambing,
are prepared by
J.Marriner, Market-place, Devizes,

Having the salutary properties of safely and effectually cleansing the Ewe, and rendering her milk fit and nutritious, at 6d each, 4s 6d per dozen, for five dozen for �1. Also may be obtained
Paste For The Scour In Cattle,
And good Cow Drenches, from a well tried Recipe.




Mr.CUFF takes the liberty of reminding his brother Farmers, that almost every Lamb, Calf, or other animal they have lost by the Scour of Looseness; or Horse by the Fret, Colic, or Gripes, within the past Five Years, might have been saved by a small dose of Cuff's Farmers Friend; which thousands of respectable Farmers acknowledge to be a certain cure for those diseases.

Also that his Lame Horse's Friend is an invaluable ointment for the cure of the Grease, Scratches, Thrush, Canker, Warts &c. &c. on Horses, or Cows.

All that a Shilling packet of his Foot-Rot Powders is sufficient to cure 100 Sheep.

And that the Genuine Driffield Oils, prepared by Mr.Sherwood, Chemist, Driffield, Yorkshire, are the best application to Strains, Wounds, Bruises, and all external Inflammations.

Sold wholesale by J.H.Cuff, (proprietor) at 35, Great Dover Street, Borough, London; and retail by Clarke, Devizes; Stone, Marlborough; Purdue, Hungerford; Wheeler, Swindon; Parrey, Calne; Noyes, Chippenham; Cochrane, Melksham; and Vardy, Warminster; also by a respectable Druggist in every town.

None is genuine unless signed by J.H.Cuff.




CALNE.

At a numerous and highly respectable Meeting of Christians of different Religious denominations, held in the Town-hall, Calne, on Thursday, Feb 7th, 1833; the Rev.Wm.Money in the Chair.
On the motion of Mr.Wm.Gundry, a Member of the Society of Friends, seconded by his brother, Mr.Joseph Gundry, it was resolved unanimously :-
That this Meeting fully approves the plan and objects of Nathaniel Paul, in his visit to this country, as far as education and emigration are concerned, and they are happy to express their high gratification at the testimonials of approbation with which Nathaniel Paul has been favoured, and particularly so with regard to the letter from the Governor of Upper Canada, of which the following is a copy :-
Upper Canada, York, 26th July, 1831.
"The bearer, Mr.Nath.Paul, has for a considerable time officiated as Minister to the people of colour, and is now settled in the township of Bidulph, in the London district. He has employed himself with much success during the last nine months, in Establishing Schools for the people of colour under his charge; and has acquired the esteem and friendship of the settlers located in his neighbourhood, for his good conduct and exertions in the cause of religion and education.

"His object in preceeding to England, being for the purpose of obtaining assistance to enable him to complete the Establishment, and to promote the welfare of families residing on the blocks of land purchased from the Canada Company by the people of colour, who have lately been obliged to sell their property, and leave their native country. He is deserving of encouragement from the benevolent."

"J.Colborne, Lieutenant Governor."

On the motion of Mr.Bayly, seconded by Mr.Henley, it was resolved unanimously,
That the thanks of the Meeting be given to the Rev.W.Money, the Chairman, for his obliging conduct in the Chair.




Birth.
Feb.10th, at Compton Bassett, Mrs.Walker Heneage, of a daughter.

Married.
On Monday last, at Temple Church, Bristol, by the Rev.- Elliott, Mr.George Lemon of Trowbridge, to Miss Harriett Ann Alford, of the same place.

Died.
On Saturday last, Mrs.Grace, wife of Mr.Grace, of the Castle Inn, in this town.
A few days since, Mr.Waylen of Nursteed farm, near Devizes.
On Monday last at Overton, aged 82, Stephen King, esq., of the firm of King, Gosling and Co., Bankers, Marlborough.
On Saturday last, aged 83, John Crook, esq., of Avebury, Wilts.
At Bristol, in her 52d year, Miss Maton, daughter of the late Mr.Joseph Maton, of Salisbury.
On Friday last, of a lingering illness borne with Christian resignation, Ann, the wife of Mr.Chas.Johnson, of Bradford.
On Saturday last, at Colerne, Wilts, aged 33, Mr.Thos.Perren, jun.; greatly respected by all who knew him.
On Monday the 4th inst, after a lingering illness, Naomi, wife of Mr.John Harding of Black Acre Farm, Holt.




Mr.Horlock's Hounds meet to-morrow at Great Wood; Tuesday at Limpley Stoke; and Friday at Studley.
Mr.Assheton Smith's Hounds will meet on Monday the 18th Feb, at Clatford Oakcuts; on Thursday the 21st, at Finchley Farm; and Friday the 22nd, at Middle Manningford; each day at eleven.
The Duke of Beaufort's Fox Hounds will meet on the Lawn to-morrow morning (Friday), at half past ten.




Upwards of 20 occupiers of small houses, in the parish of Bromham, were summoned before the Magistrates, at a Petty Sessions in Devizes on Tuesday last, for non-payment of their poor-rates. Some of them pleaded in excuse, that they were over-rated, and others that they ought not to be rated at all; but as the houses in which they resided, were all rateable, the Magistrates had no discretion, but to order warrants of distress, except in cases where the parties promised to pay within a reasonable time. We understand that the late Mr.I.Gaby, who had for several years been the churchwarden of Bromham, and had taken the lead in all parish affairs, never suffered the persons above-mentioned to be rated to the poors book. His successor, however, has pursued the straight forward plan of rating all who are rateable; and hence, as is generally the case, those who never paid before, feel a disinclination to pay now.




The Rev.N.Paul, the gentleman of colour, who recently delivered an interesting lecture in this town on the humiliating situation of what are termed the free people of colour in the United States, has since visited Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, &c.; in most of which places, we are happy to find, the object of his mission to this country was liberally promoted. It is Mr.Paul's intention, we have been informed, also to visit Trowbridge, Warminster and Frome.




Cruelty to Animals. - (From a Correspondent) - Two young men residing at Great and Little Alton, in this county, having a short time since accidentally captured a fine fox, actually had the cruel wantoness to deprive it of its brush, by means of a clasp-knife, and to turn it thus maimed into a neighbouring cover. Surely, if the operation of Mr.Martin's "Cruelty Act" were ever needed, this is a case which loudly calls for its interference.




Labourers Friend Society

It will be seen by an advertisement in another column, that a meeting is to be held in this town on Saturday next, for the purpose of hearing Mr.G.W.Perry, agent to the Labourers Friend Society, explain the views and objects of that Instituation, and of considering the propriety of forming a Committee in this town, for the purpose of giving the system a fair trial in the surrounding country. - Several gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, we have been informed, have expressed their readiness to attend, and promote the object of the meeting. - The following is a summary of Mr.Perry's plan :-

It affords the cottager the means of profitably employing all his spare time - it keeps him out of harms way, withdrawing him from the ale-house and bad company - enables him to train up his children in early habits of industry and morality - it gives him a property in the soil, and a stake in the country, so that in the hour of peril it is in his interest to protect, rather than destroy property, - it attaches him to his native land, and teaches him to respect the laws - it binds up his interests with those of his landlord and master, and identifies him with the great body politic - it prevents the necessity of his always going to the worst and dearest market for the common necessaries of life - his profits are so much found gain, as they the result of profitably employing that time which be otherwise lost or mis-spent - more produce is drawn from the soil, and consequently, more capital is put in circulation - the labourer will be enabled to purchase more of our manufactures, and he will generally be relieved from a degrading dependence on parochial aid.




Thunder Storm At Melksham
A very violent storm of rain and hail fell in Melksham, about half-past two o'clock on Monday afternoon, (barometer at the time 28in and 9 1/2 tenths), which was succeeded by a vivid flash of lightning, and a most awful peal of thunder. The electric fluid struck a house near the Bell Inn, occupied by Mr.Woodbridge. Mr.W was at the time carrying in a bag of flour, and received a slight shock; his wife, who was looking on, was struck near the eye, whilst the infant in her arms was not affected; but an elder child, who was standing by, was struck on the left side of the face, from which drops of blood immediately issued. The fluid first came in contact with a brick chimney at the back part of the premises, and then divided. Nearly the whole of the windows were forced out, and a piece of freestone 3 1/2 feet long, was dislodged, together with the bricks, timber, plaster, &c. The house was unroofed, the tiles inverted, and thrown in heaps - some to a great distance; and the lead work of the windows melted.




On the 6th inst. Lieut.Charles Richards, of the Close, Salisbury, was appointed Lieut., of H.M.S. Victory, the flag ship of Admiral Sir Thomas Williams, G.C.B., at Portsmouth.




Longevity at Corsham. - Died suddenly, Feb.10, at Corsham, Mr.Samuel Greenway, (late farmer), aged 86 : he has two brothers, the one 88, the other 83 years of age.




Committed To The House Of Correction Devizes.
Charles Goldney, for one month, for leaving the service of Samuel Day, of Devizes, to whom he was apprentice. John Adams, for six weeks, for violently assaulting Mary Day of Highworth. Alfred Avenall, for three months, for leaving the service of Joseph Clinch of Cricklade, to whom he was an apprentice. Henry Hughes, for three months, for being found in the dwelling-house of William Hall of Bradford, for an unlawful purpose. John Ridout, for six weeks, for leaving his family chargeable to the parish of Chittern. William Priest for leaving his family chargeable to the parish of Swallowfield. Wm.Knee, for a misdemeanour in the parish of Bishops Cannings. William Byron, for one month, for leaving the service of James Collier, of Warminster. Solomon Maslen, for three months, for destroying fish, the property of John Bennett, esq., in the parish of Enford. Joseph West of Handley, Dorset, and to find sureties; John Helm, of Chilmark, Gabriel Fry of Hullavington, and George Tarrant of Market Lavington, for two months each, for breaches of the game laws.

Committed To The Old Bridewell, Devizes.
Thomas Howell and George Bryant, charged with stealing a hat and a handkerchief, the property of Isaac Newman, and a bag, the property of James Gale of Box - Thos.Gibbs, charged with stealing four rabbits, the property of Thos.Bird of Sevington - Richard Long, charged with stealing a pair of shoes, the property of Geo.Price of Warminster.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol
William Holly, charged with breaking open the dwelling-house of Henry Merrett, and stealing six silver tea-spoons and a variety of other articles at Hilperton. Robert Kilford, for stealing a piece of elm board at Maddington, the property of Stephen Laversuch. - Thomas Greenaway, and William Stone - Greenaway for stealing hay at Swindon, and Stone for receiving it, knowing the same to be stolen.- James Bishop, for stealing money in the dwelling-house of Simon Granger of Chippenham.




FREE PUBLIC-HOUSE
Westbury, Wilts.

To be Let, at Lady-day next, the White Lion Inn, situate in the Market-place, Westbury, Wilts, now in full trade, with excellent Cellarage, Brewhouse, Stable, and Gardens attached.
For further particulars, apply to Mr.James Budd, the present tenant. - The Stock and Furniture to be taken at a valuation.
Feb.13th, 1833.




Broughton Gifford,
Within 2 miles of Melksham.

Fifteen fat Cows and Graziers, nag Colt, rick of very prime Meadow Hay, Dairy Utensils, and Farming Implements, Furniture, &c.
To be Sold by auction, by Mr.Giller, on Monday the 25th of February, 1833, at one o'clock precisely, the property of Mr.John Reeks, leaving the Church Farm.

Swainswick Manor Farm,
Within two mile of Bath.
33 Dairy Cows, Heifers, Bulls, &c. 8 draught and nag Horses, Colts, Pigs, Bean & Wheat ricks & Implements.
To be Sold by Auction, by Mr.Giller, on Wednesday the 27th Feb.1833
Poulshot, Wilts.

Upwards of 50 Head of very prime young Dairy Cows, Heifers, fat Cows, and Graziers, capital 3-year-old long-horned Bull, 4 Sows and Pigs, famous 4-year-old cart Mare, draught Gelding, capital Waggons, Carts, Rollers, excellent Dairy and Brewing Utensils, &c.
To be Sold by Auction, by Mr.Giller, on the Premises, on Tuesday March the 5th, 1833, the property of Mr.Banks, who is about to decline the Farming Business.
Full Particulars of the Above Three Sales, will be given in the Next Week's Gazette.




Holt, Wilts.

2 miles from Bradford, 3 from Melksham, and 9 from Bath.
Kitchen, Brewhouse, under-ground Cellars, a three stalled Stable, and Coach-house. - Also may be had with the above, a Malt House, for 8 quarters at each wetting, 14 Acres of fine Pasture Land, and a productive Orchard of from 4 to 5 Acres. - To treat, apply to Mr.J.Godwin, the Proprietor, on the Premises; or to Mr.Giller, Auctioneer and House Agent, Melksham.




All Persons having any claims or demands on the Estate of Thomas Bullock, late of Kingston Langley, Wilts, deceased, are requested forthwith to transmit an account thereof to Martha Bullock, of Kingston Langley, in order that the same may be adjusted and discharged; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts immediately to Wm.Gundry and Co., Bankers, Chippenham.




Keevil, Wilts.

Choice Dairy Cows, 100 Wether Sheep, 6 Ewes and Lambs, useful Horse, Pigs, 3 stacks of Hay rick of Straw, Dairy and Farming Utensils, Cider-mill and Press, haymaking Machine, 5 sides of Bacon, &c. &c.
To be Sold by Auction, on the Farm, by Mr.Crockett and Son, on Tuesday the 26th of February, 1833, by order of the Executors, all very prime and much admired.

Dairy Stock
Of Mr.John Ellis, (deceased), at Wick Lease Farm, near Bulkington, in the parish of Keevil :

Comprising 29 choice Dairy Cows in and with calves; 1 two-year-old Bull, 100 Wether Sheep, 6 Ewes and Lambs, a useful and very active Horse, (calculated for saddle or Harness); a strong 5-years-old cob Horse, 2 Sows and 18 Pigs, 3 stacks of Hay, rick of straw, 2 Waggons, 2 broad-wheel Carts, 1 Market-cart, 2 Cow-cribs, 6 Ladders, Bridle and Saddle, trace and thill Harness, Waggon-lines, Wheel-barrows, Fagot-wood, Withy-poles, oak posts, &c. &c.

The very excellent Dairy Utensils include double and single Cheese-presses, double and single Whey-leads, Cream-lead, Cheese-tacks and stand, quantity of Cheese-vats, Barrel-churn, &c. &c.
Refreshments will be provided at 10 o'clock, and the Sale commence at 11 precisely.
The Auctioneers are satisfied that as the late proprietor was so well known for selecting prime Stock, they need only respectfully solicit an early attention on the day of the above genuine Sale.
The Furniture, Brewing Utensils, &c., will be Sold some time in the ensuing month.




STERT, WILTS.
Three Miles East of Devizes.
Nearly 50 Head of Cows.

To be Sold by Auction, on the Farm, by Mr.Crockett and Son, on Friday the 1st of March, 1833, the
Entire Dairy Stock
of useful and young Cows on Hatfield Farm, near Etchilhampton, in the parish of Stert, together with all the Dairy Utensils, &c. of the late Mr.E.Hitchcock (deceased) :
Comprising 41 young and useful Dairy Cows, 30 of which have calves by their sides, the others in good season; 6 good Graziers, excellent Dairy Utensils, consisting of double and single Cheese-presses, double and single Whey-leads, Cream-lead, 2 Whey-kivers and stands, Cheese-tubs and stand, Cheese-tacks and stand, Barrel-churn, quantity of Vats, brass Milk-kettles, tin Milk-pans, tin Pails, Scales and Weights, Bowls, Sieves, &c, &c.

Refreshments will be provided at the house at Hatfield Farm, at 11 o'clock, and the Sale will commence at 12.
The Auctioneers solicit attention to the above Sale, assuring the public that they will find the Stock of most useful description, and from the well known respectability of the proprietor, they need scarcely add, that the Sale will be conducted on that liberal principle as not to admit of the least reservation.




Lady Down Farm

1 Mile and half from Bradford, and 1 Mile from Trowbridge, Wilts.
A very useful Stock of Young Dairy Cows, Heifers, Graziers, Bull, Sheep, Horses, Hay, Dairy Utensils, &c.
To be Sold by Auction, by D.Heritage and Son, on the Farm, on Friday February 22nd, 1833, at eleven o'clock precisely, without any Reserve, the whole of the valuable
Live Stock,
And other Effects, the Property of Mr.Harding, leaving the Farm : comprising 34 young Dairy Cows, the greater part only 4 years old, principally of the long-horned breed, some with calves and the remainder forward in calf, 2 two-year-old Heifers in calf, 3 fresh four-year-old Graziers, yearling Bull of the long-horn breed, 21 Southdown Couples and 22 Southdown Wether Sheep, a very useful four-year-old hackney Mare (calculated for gig or saddle), a good four-year-old draught Mare and a six-year-old ditto, handsome two-year-old black cart Colt, 2 two-year-old hackney Colts, double Corn-bin, Stone-trough, side and other Saddles, single Cheese Press with lead, single Cream-lead and stand, a new large Whey-trendle, 2 smaller ditto, 2 Milk-pails, Salting-bench, iron bound 2-hogs-head Cask, Salt-box, oak Table, with many other useful articles.

Also, upwards of 100 tons of prime Meadow Hay, of the last year's growth, in 4 lots, with full liberty to remove the same at any time, at the option of the purchasser.
The Auctioneers particularly recommend the above Stock, which will be found worthy of the notice of the Purchasers; not the least fault can be found with their quality. - To be viewed the morning of Sale. - An early attendance is requested.




To the Inhabitants of North Wilts.
Having been from home several weeks, and too much occupied by circumstances of a domestic nature, to think of any thing else, I was not aware that Mr.Bleeck had replied through the Devizes Gazette of the 10th of last month, to a private letter I wrote him, till me attention was drawn to it by a friend.

Mr.Bleeck asserted at the Sheriff's dinner, that I had declared I would support Sir John Astley. In that assertion, there was not one word of truth; but in order to prove his assertion, Mr.Bleeck produced a letter from my father to Mr.Francis Phelps, a lawyer of Warminster. I knew nothing of the contents of that letter, nor even that it had been written, and Mr.Phelps might have satisfied himself on that point if he had applied to my father, instead of allowing the private letter of an old acquaintance to be published for the purpose of making his son appear inconsistent. I have no wish to judge Mr.Phelps harshly in this affair : as the election was over, he, as the steward and principal agent of Sir.J.Astley, probably felt that pay day would soon follow, and this may have soured his naturally good temper. As to the letter in question, my father knew (in common with almost all Wiltshire) I approved Sir John Astley voting for the Reform Bill, and therefore did not hesitate, in his answer to Mr.Phelps's letter, to pledge my support; and as he only replied to Mr.Phelps on the score of long acquaintance, of course he did not attach much importance to the terms in which he expressed what he felt no doubt of.

With respect to Mr.Bleeck : as an electioneering partisan, think his conduct natural in endeavouring to create an unfavourable impression of me; but let him compare the date of my father's letter to Mr.Phelps with the date of my printed letter to the people of North Wilts, to which he also alluded in his speech, and he will find that a few days after the former had been written, so far from promising to support Sir John Astley, I expressed an opinion, that, living in South Wilts, it was natural that he should propose to represent it.

John Edridge.
Bath, Feb.13th, 1833.




North Wilts Election.
All Persons having claims on Paul Methuen, Esq., one of the Representatives of the Northern Division of the County of Wilts, in respect of his Election, are requested to transmit an account thereof to Mr.Locke, Solicitor, Chippenham, Wilts.




Labourer's Friend Society.

The Public are respectfully informed, that on Saturday the 16th inst., at twelve o'clock precisely, a Public Meeting will be held at the Town-Hall, Devizes, for the purpose of hearing Mr.G.W.Perry, agent to the Labourers Friend Society, explain the views and objects of an Institution which, under the patronage of their Majesties, and supported by many of the Nobility, Members of Parliament, Landowners, Clergy, &c., has been formed in London, for the purpose of improving the moral and physical condition of the labouring classes, and reducing parish rates, by putting the labourer in possession of the means of earning his own subsistence : and this mainly accomplished by letting to Cottagers and others small allotments of land, to cultivate during those hours which are otherwise lost or mis-spent.

The propriety of forming a Committee in this town, for the purpose of giving the system a fair trial in the surrounding country, will be submitted to the Meeting.

It is expected that several gentlemen will address the meeting.

The Attendance of the Ladies is respectfully requested.

Devizes, Feb.11, 1833.




Bushton, Wilts.
Stock of Nearly
80 Head of Dairy Cows,
Heifers, Graziers, Yearlings, Devon Oxen, &c. &c.

To be Sold by Auction, by Mr.Westall, on Wednesday 27th, 1833, at eleven precisely, on the Farm, the property of Mr.Hitchcock, who is quitting his Farm : the whole of the very useful Dairy of 52 Cows, in or with calves, and mostly young; 7 two-year-old Heifers, 8 Yearlings, 1 well bred two-year-old Bull, 3 grazing Cows, 4 good working or grazing Devon Oxen, four Southdown Wethers, and sundry Stock.

The whole will be Sold without reserve, the proprietor leaving for a distant part of the country, on an Arable Farm.




The Creditors of John White, formerly of Compton, in the parish of Enford, in the County of Wilts, Farmer and Seedsman, and late of Fisherton Anger, in the county of Wilts, Yeoman, an Insolvent Debtor, who was lately discharged from the Prison of Fisherton Anger, in the county of Wilts, are requested to meet at the house of James Henry Tewkesbury, known by the name of the Woolpack Inn, at Salisbury, in the county of Wilts, on Monday the twenty-fifth day of February next, at one o'clock in the afternoon of the same day precisely, for the purpose of choosing an Assignee or Assignees of the said Insolvent's Estate and Effects.




Medbourn, near Liddington, Wilts.
Neat and Useful
Household Furniture,

Pier and Chimney Glasses in gilt frames, Linen, China, blue and white Dinner Service, Glass, capital 8-day clock in mahogany case, bracket Time-piece, very good carpenter's Tool-chest and Tools, 16 tons of Hay, 2 Waggons, 3 Carts, a useful Horse, Plough, Harrows, Harness, and other Implements of Husbandry, the property of Mr.W.F.Parker.

To be Sold by Auction, by Mr.Reeve, on the Premises, on Tuesday the 19th day of February, 1833, at ten o'clock : comprising more particularly good sized 4-post and tent Bedsteads with dimity furnitures, feather Beds, Blankets, and Quilts, mahogany Chest of Drawers, ditto Night-table, ditto Bidet. 3-drawer and other mahogany Dressing Glasses, neatly japanned Washstands with fittings, neat bed-room Chairs and Carpets, mahogany Bureau, ditto Book-case, ditto full-sized Sofa with scroll ends, carved back, squab and bolsters, covered in hair cloth upon stout castors; Weather-glass, mahogany Work-table, set of mahogany Chairs, handsome brass Fender, and highly-polished Fire-irons, mahogany Waiters and Trays, Punch-bowls, quart and pint Decanters, Rummers, and wine Glasses, set of ivory-handled Knives and Forks with carver and ditto, set of black-handled ditto ditto, mahogany Knife-box, japanned Plate-warmer, Scales and Weights, Cannisters, single-barrelled Gun, copper Saucepans, Earthenware, with a variety of Culinary Requisites; Barn-shovels, Sieves, Prongs, Rakes, Cow-crib, Carpenter's Bench, Chaff-knife and box, with many other desirable Effects.

The whole are enumerated in Catalogues, which may be had of the Auctioneer, at his Cabinet and Upholstery Ware-rooms, Marlborough and Swindon.

May be viewed on Monday the 18th.

The House and Premises to be Let furnished or unfurnished, with immediate possession.




Chippenham.

At a highly respectable Meeting of Christians of different denominations, held in the great room at the Angel Inn, Chippenham, on Tuesday Feb.12th, 1833;
The Rev.Wm.Short, the Vicar, in the Chair.
On the motion of the Rev.Mr.Noble, seconded by the Rev.Mr.Medlicott, it was resolved unanimously -
That the meeting approves of the plan and objects of the Rev.Nathaniel Paul, receives him with a hearty welcome as a christian brother, and is delighted with the handsome testimonial of approbation with which he has been entrusted by his Excellency the Governor of Upper Canada.

On the motion of G.Awdry, esq., seconded by Wm.Gundry, esq., it was resolved unanimously -
That the above resolution be printed in the Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette of Thursday next.
On the motion of W.Gundry, esq., seconded by West Awdry, esq. -
That the thanks of the Meeting be given to the Rev.Wm.Short, the Vicar, for his obliging conduct in the Chair.




Whereas a Fiat in Bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against Charles Hannum of Chippenham, in the county of Wilts, Carpenter and Wharfinger, Dealer and Chapman, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Fiat, named, or the part of them, on the 22d day of February instant, at twelve o'clock noon, and on the 22nd day of March next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Commercial Rooms, in the city of Bristol, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the first sitting to chose Assignees, and at the last sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the creditors are to assent or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have may of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give notice Messrs.Clarke, Richards, and Medcalf, Solicitors, No.20, Lincolns Inn Fields, London; or to Messrs. Isaac Cooke and Sons, Solicitors, Shannon-Court, Bristol.




The Court for relief of Insolvent Debtors. The matters of the petitions and schedules of the prisoners hereinafter named (the same having been filed in the court) are appointed to be heard as follows: at the Court House at Wells, in the county of Somerset, on the eighth day of March, 1833, at ten o'clock in the morning , Robert Barber, formerly of Frome, in the county of Somerset, licensed victualler and copartner of Daniel Bennett, of Frome aforesaid, as a spirit merchant, afterwards at Bradford, in the county of Wilts, licensed victualler and copartner of the said Daniel Bennett, as a spirit merchant at Frome aforesaid, and late of Frome, aforesaid copartner of the said Daniel Bennett as spirit merchant. Levi Witcomb, late of Warminster, in the county of Wilts , and late of Bellevue, in the parish of Nunney, in the county of Somerset, conveyancer & estate agent.

Take Notice 1. If any creditor intends to oppose the said prisoner's discharge, notice of such intention must be given to the said prisoner in writing, three clear days before the day of hearing , exclusive of Sunday, and exclusive both of the day of giving such notice and of the said day of hearing. 2. But in the case of a prisoner, whom his creditors have removed by an order of the court from a gaol in or near London for hearing in the country, such notice of opposition will be sufficient if given one clear day before the day of hearing. 3. The petition and schedule will be produced by the proper officer for inspections and examination at the office of the court in London, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, between the hours of ten and four; and copies of the petition and schedule, or such part thereof as shall be required, will be provided by the proper officer according to the act 7 Geo 4.c.57 sec.76,......

Chas Boydell, 28, Devonshire-street, Queen-square; for Boydell, Ilchester.