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Some Selected Reports from the Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette
Thursday, March 23rd, 1826
Wiltshire
NOTICE is hereby given. - That the GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS for the PEACE of the county of WILTS, will be holden at NEW SARUM, in and for the next county, on TUESDAY, the fourth day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, pursuant to the resolution entered into at a former Sessions, for the special purpose of administering the necessary oaths to persons desirous of qualifying for Offices, - for examining and auditing all Bills and Demands on the County, - and of attending to all business relative to the Militia, the Gaol, House of Correction, and Bridewells, and other such business as may occur relative to the civil concerns of the county; and no Bills will be allowed, unless delivered in at the sitting of the Court on that day; nor will any Bill for Repairs or Alterations in the Prisons, County Bridges, or other public works, be allowed, unless previously referred to the examination and approval of the County Surveyor.
And Notice is hereby also given, That on the first morning of the Sessions, the following matters will be submitted to the consideration of the Court, and will be then decided upon.
1st, It will be proposed as a general rule of practice at the Wilts Sessions, that no subject relative to the civil concerns of the county, shall be discussed by the Justices at the Quarter Sessions, of which notice has not been given at the preceding Quarter Sessions.
2d. That the allowance at present granted to prosecutors and witnesses in cases of felony, be increased.
3d. That all proceedings to be recorded at the Sessions shall be on parchment, and that in future the Court will refuse to record any order or other proceedings, not on parchment.
And 4th. That the Establishment of the Marlborough Bridewell be discontinued.
The Court will open on WEDNESDAY morning, precisely at ten o'clock, and will begin with hearing motions of Counsel in appeals, for further punishment of vagrants, &c. The Court will the proceed to try PRISONERS, next TRAVERSES, and lastly APPEALS.
All Appeals (except those entered for the purpose of adjournment) must be entered with the Clerk of the Peace previous to the opening of the Court on Wednesday, and in failure thereof the adverse party shall have a right to enter a Ne Recipiatur.
In the forenoon of Tuesday, all Recognizances, Informations, and Records of Conviction, are requested to be returned to the Clerk of the Peace by the respective Justices' Clerks.- And all persons having Bills of Indictment to prefer, are requested to attend on that day, and give instructions for the same at the Office of the Clerk of the Peace, otherwise their expenses will not be allowed.
The Bailiffs and Constables summoned to attend, will be required to attend with proper wands, during the whole of the Sessions, to assist in keeping peace and good order, and to do and perform all such matters and things as appertain to their respective offices.
John Swayne, Clerk of the Peace of the County of Wilts.
Wilton, March 19th, 1826.
Devizes Assembly
The Last Assembly for this Season, will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, the 28th March, 1826.
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Melksham Turnpike Trust
A Meeting of the Trustees will be held at the King's Arms Inn, Melksham, on Friday the 31st March instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.
F.Moule, Clerk of the Trustees
15th March, 1826.
Beckhampton Turnpike Roads
Notice in hereby given, that a General Annual Meeting of the Trustees of the First District of the Turnpike Roads, mentioned and described in an Act of Parliament, passed in the 39th year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the Third, "For repairing and improving the road at or near Beckhampton, and other roads therein mentioned in the County of Wilts," which said Act is continued by another Act, passed in the 58th year of the same King's reign, will be held at the house of George Butler, called the White Hart, situate at West Kennett, in the said county, on Monday the 17th day of April next, at the hour of 11 in the forenoon, for Auditing their Accounts, and reporting on the state of the roads under their care and superintendence.
Nat.Atherton, Clerk to the said Trustees.
Calne, 22nd March, 1826.
Calne Turnpike Roads
Notice is hereby given, that a General Annual Meeting of the Trustees of the Calne Turnpike Roads, under three several Acts, passed in the 13th, 32nd, and the 53d years of the reign of King George the third, For the repair of and otherwise relating to the Roads extending from the Three Mile Burrough, at the top of Cherill Hill, through Calne to Studley Bridge, and from Chittoe Heath to the town of Calne, all in the County of Wilts; will be held at the house of Charles Pinniger, being the Lansdowne Arms Inn, at Calne aforesaid, on Tuesday the 18th day of April next, at the hour of eleven in the forenoon, for Auditing their Accounts, and reporting on the state of the roads under their care and superintendence.
Nat.Atherton, Clerk to the said Trustees.
Calne, 22nd March, 1826.
Devizes.
Capital Situation for Trade.
To be Let, and entered upon at Ladyday next, Three commodious newly-built
Dwelling Houses
Situate in the Little Brittox, having excellent Shops in the front.
For viewing the same, and for further particulars, apply to Mr.Ings, Solicitor, Devizes.
To be Let, and entered upon on the 25th of March instant.
A Dwelling House
Pleasantly situated in the village of Purton, Wilts, now in the occupation of Mrs.Furnell, consisting of an Entrance Hall, two Parlours, five Bedrooms, Attics, Kitchen, Pantry, and excellent under ground Cellars, with good Walled Gardens, Stable, Woodhouse and Brewhouse. The above Premises adjoin the Turnpike Road leading from Cricklade to Wootton Bassett.
For further particulars, apply to Mr.Wm.Bathe, Solicitor, Purton, if by letter post paid.
To be Sold by Private Contract, the following Freehold, Copyhold and Leasehold
Lands and Tenements,
Situate in or near the Borough of Devizes, in the county of Wilts.
Two Closes of excellent Meadow Land, called Goosehams, (Freehold), containing 9A.
Two Closes of Meadow Land, (one of which is irrigated,) called Long Mead, in the tything of Whistley, held under the Manor of Pottern, for 2 healthy lives (the Purchaser having the choice of a Third) with convenient Sheds and Stalling for cattle, (Copyhold), containing 9A.
A Piece of Meadow Ground, called the Acre Meadow, held under the same Manor, for 3 good lives, (Copyhold) containing 1A. 4P.
The above premises are now in the occupation of Mr.James O.Anstie, lying on the West side of Marsh lane, in the parish of Potterne, near the Bath and Bristol Turnpike Road, distant rather more than a mile from Devizes; are very conveniently connected together, and may be purchased in one lot or separate parcels.
An Eligible Investment for Money, securing to the Purchaser for 19 years upwards of 5 per cent free from all deductions, and promising afterwards greater advantages -
A Large And Substantial
Silk or Woollen Factory
Situate in New Park-street, Devizes, now in the occupation of Messrs. Waylen and Walker, brick-built and slated roof, 85 feet in front and 46 feet in depth, having 4 floors besides the basement story, divided into numerous apartments, adapted to the various purposes of the trade.
In the north west wing is a neat and commodious Dwelling-house, with Drawing-room, Parlour, Sleeping-rooms, and domestic Offices, a Court Yard, and large Garden walled in: the whole are demised by a lease for 21 years, of which 19 were unexpired at St.Thomas's Day last, at the annual rent of �100.
The greater part of these Premises is Freehold, the remainder held under the Mayor and Burgesses of Devizes, for 91 years, by lease dated Michaelmas, 1816, subject to small reserved rents, amounting to 18s 2d annually.
Further particulars may be obtained at the Offices of Mr.George W.Anstie, Solicitor, Devizes.
Salamander
Fire Office Society
The Proprietors of this Society, established in the year 1790, have come to a determination to make a great Reduction in the Prices of Insurance and other alterations in their Terms and Conditions favourable to the Insured.
They now Insure Brick, Stone, and Tiled Buildings, with Furniture and Stock in Trade therein, and Farming Stock, without requiring any particular specification thereof, at a rate of Insurance reduced to 1s 6d per Cent.
They also Insure Property which is hazardous, at 2s 6d per Cent.
And Property which is considered doubly hazardous, at 4s 6d per Cent, without any additional reservation or restriction whatsoever.
The above Reduction will extend to all Renewals of Policies without any application from the Insured, and also to all Policies issued after this time.
The whole of the Hay, Corn, Farming Utensils, with the Live and Dead Stock on the Farm are insured in one sum; and the Buildings thereon and whatever adjoining together or detached, are also insured in one sum.
Household Goods, Furniture, Linen, Printed Books, Wearing Apparel, and Plate, are insured together, under the general denomination of Household Furniture, without any specific description of each article. Wine, Spirits, Liquors, Prints, Paintings, and all other property, are specifically insured in a distinct sum. Houses and Property of all kinds, whether contiguous or lying in detached situations, or in different counties, may be insured in the same policy.
The Premium on Factories, Machinery, and Buildings having stoves therein, have lately undergone a revision, and are founded on calculations advantageous to the Insured.
The Society pay all losses that may happen from lightning, and all reasonable charges attending the removal of Goods in case of Fire.
All Polices are granted and delivered without any charge for the same.
Further information may be obtained from either of the Secretaries or Agents to the Society.
Secretaries
Mr.Barton, Warminster.
Mr.Timbrell, Trowbridge.
Mr.Wickham, Frome.
Mr.Bush, Bradford.
Agents
Devizes, Mr.Henry Butcher
Sarum, Mr.Thomas Roles
Woodford, Mr.Fred.York
Westbury, Mr.Henry Pinniger
Shaftesbury, Mr.Thomas Adams
Southampton, Mr.George Harris
Romsey, Messrs.Jenvy
Lyndhurst, Mr.Nat.Hinves
Wootton Bassett, Mr.J.R.Mullings
Swindon, Mr.Crowdy
Highworth, Mr.Matthews
Malmsbury, Mr.T.Handy
Gillingham, Messrs.Neaves
Cricklade, Mr.Nevil Cusse.
Married
At Henley, Mr.W.Brooke, of Marlbro' Hill Cottage, Wilts, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr.Watt, of the former place.
On the 15th inst at Walcot church, Bath, the Rev.Samuel Howe Harrison, M.A. of St John's coll. Oxford, and of Archer's Lodge, Southampton, to Harriet, third daughter of the Rev.John Hubbard, rector of Little Horsted, Sussex, and Hyde Lodge, Bucks.
Died
On Saturday last, Mr.Edward Harding, formerly grocer, of Trowbridge, aged 64.
Friday in Bath, >Mrs Massey Jackson, relict of the Rev.Millington Massey Jackson, of Warminster.
Same day, at Bath, in his 74th year, the Rev.John Collins, of Betterton, Berks.
On the 13th instant, at Chargot Lodge, near Dunster, Somerset, Harriett Rebekah Lethbridge, wife of John Hesketh Lethbridge, esq., eldest son of Sir T.B.Lethbridge, bart., M.P., and only daughter of the late John Mytton, esq., of Halstone, Salop; at the early age of 28, leaving six lovely children to bewail her untimely death.
At Reading, the Rev.Wm.Romaine, D.D.
At Speenhamland, on Saturday, aged 81 years, Mr.John Padbury, coach-maker.
On the 16th inst at Bath, Thomas Whittaker, Esq., in the 76th year of his age.
At Yeovil, Mrs.Mayo, relict of Geo.Mayo, esq.
Four Candidates have offered themselves for the representation of Chippenham in the next Parliament: Mr.Grosett, (one of the sitting members); Mr.Maitland, who resides near Reading; Mr.Alderman Kay; and Mr.E.Gye, of Fleet-street. The two latter are supported by what is termed the "independent interest," under the patronage of Mr.R.H.Gaby; the two former by the "high party," headed by Mr.A.Guy. The number of voters are about 120; and on Friday last, after Mr.Gye had finished his canvass, he asserted, we understand, "that if any reliance could be placed on the words of the voters, he should have a majority on the day of election, and a dozen to spare." A dinner was on that day provided for his friends at the Angel Inn, after which the Champagne circulated freely, and "Gye and Independence" was drank in many a bumper. - On the other hand, it is asserted that "Mr.Gye has not a leg to stand upon; nor would all the Champagne in his cellars in Fleet-street afford him one." To shew the opinion the same party entertain of Mr.Alderman Kay's interest, they merely ejaculate - "Poor Alderman Kay !."
It is not yet ascertained who are likely to be returned for Wootton Bassett at the ensuing election. The borough, however, will be sure to go to the highest bidder. It will be put up, we understand, at four thousand pounds !
At a special Meeting of the Commissioners of the Whitesheet Turnpikes, held at the Pembroke Arms Inn, Fovant, a few days since, Mr.Charles Nicholson, of Barford, was appointed Clerk to the Trustees, in the room of his late brother, (deceased).
Devizes Improvements. - Public Subscription.
A correspondent on this subject, (somewhat plainly) observes : "If there be a single individual in the town of Devizes, who, after the very liberal example that has been set by the many gentlemen who, comparatively speaking, will derive little or no advantage from the improvements of the borough - If. I say, there be an Inhabitant, who has the means, and refuses his voluntary aid to carry those improvements into effect, let him remember, that the same improvements would have been made had there been no public subscription, and in that case each individual would have been compelled to contribute his portion by rate, according to his rental. Let that Inhabitant calculate what has been already voluntarily subscribed, ascertain the number of rates which must have been made to collect that amount, and come forward with his due portion, as he would have been obliged to do: otherwise, he must lay under the imputation of imposing upon his more liberal, and of taking the bread from the mouth of his poorer, neighbours." Our correspondent also earnestly calls on those who intend to contribute their mite, to do so with as little delay as possible.
A poor, but most industrious, woman named Porch, residing in Back-street, in this town, yesterday attended the funeral of her husband: at the same time she was church'd, and had her infant christen'd. She is left in most deplorable circumstances, with 7 children, the youngest (the above infant) about a month old !
It was formerly the practice of drummers in the Foot Guards to find out weddings, and beat a serenade to the newly married couple; a practice which has since devolved upon the performers on marrow-bones and cleavers.
Lieut.Fairman is matched for 500 sovereigns, to start on Wednesday morning from London to Salisbury and back to the top of Grosvenor-place, 162 miles in 48 hours. Time is backed freely.
We are happy to be informed that the Messrs.Heathcote of Tiverton, who have long been celebrated for their lace-manufactures, have lately planted several thousands of mulberry trees in that neighbourhood, for the purpose of introducing the rearing of silk in that part of the country. The climate in Devonshire is considered peculiarly favourable to the attempt. The trees already planted, we understand, will require three years to be brought to such a state as will render their leaves suitable for the feeding of the worms.
The shop of Mr.Hendy, Trowbridge, was broken into early yesterday morning, and a quantity of tea and other articles stolen. Two men are in custody on suspicion.
About eight o'clock yesterday morning, the chimney of a farm-house at Widbrook-hill, near Bradford, in the occupation of Farmer Moon, was discovered to be on fire. As is usual, in such cases, the people about the house thought little of it. Within two hours, however, the house was entirely consumed; the farmer with difficulty saving his furniture.
An inquest was on Monday last held at Downton, before R.P.Whitmarsh, esq., on the body of Ann Small, a child of four years of age. It appeared that on the preceding Monday the mother of the deceased had left the house for about five minutes, and on her return the child was enveloped in flames. Every assistance was procured; but after enduring the greatest agony, it died on the following Saturday. Verdict - Accidentally burnt, which occasioned her death.
William Swayne, a youth 19 years of age, who was acquitted at our last Assizes of a felony at Westbury, has been this week committed to Fisherton Gaol, charged with breaking open the dwelling house of Samuel Vallis at Westbury, and stealing a blue cloth coat and other articles.
Committed to the House of Correction, Devizes.
John Hinton, of Sutton Veny, for three months, for misdemeanour. William Open, for one month, for leaving service. John Darter, for three months, for non-performance of an order of bastardy due to the parish of Ashton Keynes. James Lewis, for one month, for breaking the windows of the dwelling-house of Thomas Ferris of Sutton Benger.- Benjamin Grist, for three months, for leaving his wife and family chargeable to the parish of Harningham. Jas.Cockell and Wm.Watts, for three months, for nonperformance of as order of bastardy due to the parish of Westbury. Robert Harding, for three months, for leaving his wife and family chargeable to the parish of Warminster.
The following is an extract from a letter, addressed by Wm.Singleton to a magistrate of Hants, dated "Hobart Town, Van Dieman's Land, New South Wales, July 10, 1825." Singleton was capitally convicted at the Summer Assizes, 1820, of maliciously shooting and killing a mare at Droxford, the property of John Earwaker, and his sentence was afterwards commuted to transportation for life. He was also charged with setting fire to the barns of Richard Goodlad, esq., at Hill Place, in the night of the 8th of May, 1820, but being convicted on the first indictment, no evidence was offered upon the latter crime :-
By industry I have accumulated 100 breeding ewes, a small farm, (which I grow about one load of wheat per annum) and about �50 in ready cash. My trade and calling here is carpentering, which I chiefly follow, and find it answer extremely well, and I hope, with the blessing of God, in a few more years, I shall be independent of all the world. I am still with my kinsman that came out here a marine 22 years ago; he is a large farmer and stock-holder: and I am happy to inform you that Government never interferes with me nor me with them - and I further state, I am as good as a free man, and happy to say, in a free country. I take the liberty of sending you the state of the country as near as possible:- The average price of wheat is 10s and barley 4s 6d per bushel; potatoes 5s per cwt; tea 5s and sugar 4d per lb; spirits, 14s per gallon; beer, 6d per pot. You can purchase a good cow and calf for �4. Labour runs very high."
By this letter it does not appear by what means Singleton has obtained the power of making himself so comfortable. We must presume that his sentence was remitted on account of good conduct; for we cannot think that convicted felons, while under sentence, have opportunity to become thus rich.
A neck-and-neck steeple chase took place on Wednesday morning between Mr.Ramsden, of sporting celebrity, Captain Owenson, and Mr.R.Greateroux, for a sweepstake of 30 sovereigns each. The three competitors are first rate fox hunters, and the ground was from Chobham lane-end to the western entrance of Windsor Great Park.- Mr.Ramsden, upon his famous hunter Rockingham, cut out the work, followed by Captain Owenson on Tumbler, and Mr.Greateroux on Felix. The ground is about 11 miles, and it was a fine race till the crossing of the Bagshot road, when each crossed the country in gallant style, making straight for the park. Rockingham was first in sight in crossing the new mile on Ascot race-course, Tumbler was second, and it was a fine race between the 2, but Rockingham won the race cleverly by a quarter of a mile.
Dallimore and Co.'s Devizes, Bath, Bristol, Exeter, & Plymouth Daily Vans, are Removed from the Swan Doctor's Commons, to the Bell, Warwick Lane.
To be Sold by Private Contract, a capital well-made new Copper Furnace, for 200 gallons; 1 new 12-hogshead Cask; 2 good and sweet 7-hogshead ditto. - For viewing and price, apply to Mr.Crockett, Auctioneer, Devizes.
23rd March, 1836.
White Bear Inn, Devizes
To be Let, and entered upon immediately, all that desirable Inn, situated in the Back-street, Devizes, called the White Bear, containing every convenience, with good Stabling; and in which a considerable business has for a number of years been carried on.
The Stock and Furniture may be taken at valuation; and the in-coming Tenant can, if desired, be accommodated with a few Acres of Land.
For particulars, enquire on the Premises.
Wanted, Two respectable Young Women as Apprentices to the Millinery and Dress Business.- Also an Assistant Dress Maker.
For particulars, apply to Miss Fitchew, Devizes.
Letters to be free of postage.
Open and Commonable Lands called Southcot and Kepnal Down, within the Manor of Southcot and Kepnal, in the parish of Pewsey, in the county of Wilts, will hold their next meeting at the Crown Inn, in Everley, Wilts, on Wednesday the 10th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, when and where the proprietors may be informed of their Allotments, and see the same set out and delineated upon a Map or Plan there to be produced for their inspection.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1826.
Mich.John Festing,
Robt.Hughes.
Extensive Sale of Dairy and Grazing Stock
At Mannington, near Swindon, Wilts.
To be Sold by Auction, by W.Dore, (on the Premises,) on Thursday the 30th of March, 1826, and following days, the whole of the truly Valuable Stock of young and useful Dairy Cows and Heifers, Hay, Implements of Husbandry, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, and Household Goods and Furniture, of Mr.Archer, who is quitting the above Farm:
Consisting of sixty Dairy Cows and Heifers, with calves or to calve; twelve Grazing Cows, two Hereford Bulls, five Cart Mares, one in foal; seven excellent Cart Colts, two and three years old; two yearling ditto; fifty-four couples of the Cotswold and Leicester breed; three Sows and Pigs, three ditto in pig; upwards of one hundred tons of capital Meadow Hay, which may be removed off the Farm; seven narrow-wheel Waggons, three six-inch wheel Carts, three narrow-wheel ditto, five sets of trace, and three sets of thill Harness; Waggon Lines, cow and calve Cribs, Ladders, Pig Troughs, large & small stone & wood watering Troughs, two Hay Machines, Wheelbarrows, Sheep Racks, &c.
The Dairy Utensils comprise three double Cheese Presses, four large single Whey Leads, two Cream Leads, two Cheese Tubs and Stands, horse Churning Machine and Churn, Barrel Churn and Stand, two sets of Cheese Shelves and Stands, five pair of Milk Buckets and Yokes, quantity of different sized Cheese Vats.
In the Brewhouse are a large copper Brewing Furnace and Grate; east-iron Boiler and ditto; Mashing and Kiving Tubs and Kivers, &c.
The Household Furniture comprises two sets of mahogany Dining Tables, with circular ends; ten small and two corresponding arm mahogany Chairs, with horse-hair seats, and brass nailed; Sofa, in chintz cover; pair of chintz Window Curtains; Brussels Carpet, 15 feet square; handsome chimney-piece Mirror, in gilt frame, 5 feet 2 inches, by 1 foot 11 inches; ten Windsor chairs; lofty four-post Bedstead, with mahogany feet posts, in chintz furniture; corresponding Window Curtains; two stump Bedsteads, three capital goose feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows; Blankets, Sheets, and Counterpanes; two sets of bedroom Chairs; mahogany Dressing and Night Tables; Wash Stands; Basins and Jugs; seven capital iron-bound Beer Casks and Stands; with a variety of Kitchen Requisites, Culinary Utensils, &c.
Which will fully appear in Catalogues, to be had at the place of Sale; Mr.Emberlin, Printing Office, Marlborough; Bell, & Goddard Arms, Swindon; Oak, Wootton Bassett; and of the Auctioneer, Bushton.
Royal, Exchange Assurance Office.
Established by Royal Charter in the Reign of King George the First.
Election - 1825
William Vaughan, Esq., Governor.
Pascoe Grenfell, Esq., M.P., Sub-Governor
Thomas Bainbridge, Esq. Deputy-Governor
Directors
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| George Pearkes Barclay, esq. | The Hon.J.T.L.Melville |
| Edward Browne, esq. | Wm.Tooke Robinson, esq. |
| Henry Cazenove, esq. | William Sampson, esq. |
| John Deacon, esq. | Samuel Scott, esq. M.P. |
| John Ede, esq. | John Slegg, esq. |
| Samuel Fenning, esq. | Isaac Solly, esq. |
| Thos. F. Forster, esq. (since deceased.) | William Soltau, esq. |
| James Gibson, esq. | Robert Thorley, esq. |
| Bartholomew Jeffery, esq. | John Fam Timins, esq. |
| G.G. de H.Larpent, esq. | Thomas Tooke, esq. |
| Edward Lee, esq. | Octavius Wigram, esq. |
| Sir John Wm.Lubbock, bart. | John Woolmore, esq. |
Persons whose Annual Premiums fall due on the 25th instant, are hereby informed, that receipts are now ready to be delivered by the Company's Agents undermentioned; and the Parties assured, are requested to apply for the renewal of their Policies, on or before the 9th of April next, as the usual fifteen days allowed for payment , beyond the date of each policy, will then expire.
The Company have made a reduction of Premium in the three ordinary classes of Insurance (except in special cases), viz.
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being upon the greater proportion of Insurances an abatement of 25 per cent per annum.
Samuel Fenning, Jun.Secretary.
March, 1825.
N.B. Fire Polices will be issued free of expense to the assured, where the annual premium amounts to 6s or upwards.
This Company has invariably made good losses by fire occasioned by lightning.
Proposals may be had of the different Agents.
Assurances on Lives being found to be advantageous to Persons having Offices, Employment's, Estates, or other Incomes, determinable on the Life or Lives of themselves or others, Tables of the Rates for such Assurances, and for granting Annuities on Lives, may be had of the said Agents,
Persons assured by this Corporation are not subject, as in the Return System, to pay any liability or calls to make good losses which may happen to themselves or others, nor do they depend upon an uncertain Fund or Contribution, the Capital Stock of this Corporation being an unquestionable Security to the Assured in case of loss or damage by fire.
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| Devizes, J.C.Knight | Marlborough, Brown & Dixon |
| Calne, Wm.Bailey | Salisbury, Messrs. Stevens, Blackmore, and Sons. |
| Chippenham, Mary Taylor | Warminster, W.Langley |
| Cricklade, Thomas Taylor | |
| Swindon, John Choules | |
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| Alton, John Cox | Newport (Isle of Wight), J.Nicholson |
| Alresford, J.L.Maude | Odiham, T.Gregory |
| Basingstoke, J.C.Shebbeare | Portsmouth, E.Luscombe |
| Bishop's Waltham, W.Stares, jun. | Petersfield, J.Small, jun. |
| Fordingbridge, J.Roach | Ringwood, J.Cranston |
| Gosport, Portsea, and Portsmouth, T.Hoskins, jun. | Romsey, Charles Godfrey |
| Lymington, C. St.Barbe and Son. | Southampton, E.Skelton and Co. |
| Winchester, Anty Todd |
| Whitchurch, W.Birkett Allen, esq. |
Sun Fire Office
Established 1710
Bank-Buildings, Cornhill,
And
Craig's Court, Charing-Cross, London.
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| Charles Pole, Esq., Treasurer | Rt.Hon.W.Huskisson, M.P. |
| Sir Edmund Antrobus, Bart. | Felix C.Ladbroke, Esq. |
| Frederick Booth, Esq. | Henry Ladbroke, Esq. |
| Henry Boulton, Esq. | C. Shaw Lefevre, Esq. |
| Charles Boulton, Esq. | The Hon. Hugh Lindsay, M.P. |
| The Hon. Phillip P.Bouverie | Charles Littledale, Esq. |
| William Burnie, Esq. | Henry Littledale, Esq. |
| John Cockerell, Esq. | John Pearse, Esq., M.P. |
| Thomas Dorrien, Esq. | Brice Pearse, Esq. |
| Thomas Dorrien, jun., Esq. | C.George Thornton, Esq. |
| Charles B. Ford, Esq. | James Trotter, Esq. |
| William Hamilton, Esq. | |
| Edward Harman, Esq. | |
The Managers beg to acquaint the Public that they have reduced the Rates of Premium on Country Insurances, with very few exceptions, as follows :
First Class, from 2s to 1s 6d per Cent
Second Class, from 3s to 2s 6d per Cent
Third Class, from 5s to 4s 6d per Cent
The advantages of this Reduction are immediate and certain, and not deferred to a distant period.
No person insured in this Office is liable to the Risks of Partnership.
The printed Receipts for Premium and Duty on Policies, as they become due , are ready for delivery, and are in the hands of the under-mentioned Agents of this Office.
Devizes, Mr.Geo.Smith
Salisbury, H.Cooper
Dorchester, Messrs. Frampton and Zillwood.
Winchester, W.Barnes
Southampton, T.Durrell
Portsmouth, Alex.Poulden
Lymington, John Mitchell
Basingstoke, C.Hawthorn
Andover, R.Footner
Marlborough, B.Merriman
Warminster & Mere, J.Barnes
Blandford, T.Roe
Sherborne, S.Whitty
Poole, J.Fricker
Beaminster, J.Warr
Frome, H.Seymour
Weymouth, J.D.Harvey
Lyme and Charmouth, Jas.Blackmore
Isle of Wight, J.Cowdery
Newbury, Wm.Budd
The Hon.Mr.Justice Burrough, and the Methodists.
To the Editor of the Devizes Gazette.
Sir - In your report of the Wilts Assizes, you mention the case of Henry Burpitt, who was convicted of stealing yarn from a bleaching field of a Mr.Jupe, of Mere. I do not merely assume the report is correct, for I was in Court and heard the whole trial. My business is neither with the prosecutor nor the criminal, but with the Judge who presided on the occasion, and one of whose enquiries I think justly deserving of remark.
When his Lordship was at the Bar, I considered him one of the brightest ornaments. When elevated to the bench, he carried with him the best wishes of all who knew him; and his career has been marked in the execution of his office, by a steady independence, an inflexible integrity, a thorough knowledge of the law, and a prompt application of its maxims; while, in domestic life, he is the pattern of all that is amiable and excellent. It is characteristics like these, which stamp opinions with authority, and give them a currency which their innate worth could never procure them. - What comes from the seat of judgement is a law, or carries with it the same imposing effect.
It is a well known fact, that by the greater part of the rigid adherents of the Established Church, Dissenters generally are termed Methodists. To Southcotonians, the Ranters, Jumpers, to every thing that is ridiculous, the same term is applied. But the scriptural, rational dissenters of England, have no more connection with such persons than Christ with Belial: they are opposed to them in principle, in practice, and in mode of worship. They disclaim all connection with them and their ways. They take the Bible as the rule of their faith, and they express their belief in terms the same as the Church of England. The dissenters on all occasions have shewn themselves the steady and consistent supporters of the Government of the country, and their loyalty is the more to be prized because they have no interest in expressing or manifesting their attachment. - A stigma therefore thrown upon such persons, from whatsoever quarter it comes is illiberal, and in some instances not to be tolerated.
In the case of Bulpitt, a young woman of the name of Hannah Smith, came forward, to prove something like a confession, made by the prisoner to her, relative to the supposed robbery. "On being aske by her, how he came to do it," he said, "It struck into my brains all at once, and I could not help it." His Lordship directly enquired, "Is he a Methodist ?" The design of this question is perhaps not so visible, as the opinion his Lordship has of all who are called Methodists both dishonest and light-headed. A set of crazy beings, who had no reason or rule to guide them, but acted from the impulse of the moment, regardless of circustances or consequences. If this be not the legitimate meaning of his Lordship's language, I shall be happy to find out my error; and most ready to acknowledge it. Far be it for me to "make a man an offender for a word," but yet there are some occasions, on which words ought to be well weighed before they are uttered, especially when there is such an immense weight of character, and station to give them importance. The enquiry happened too at a time, not the most gracious towards the feelings of some, by whom his Lordship was surrounded. Three of the most respectable dissenting ministers in this city, (one of them the Methodist Minister), were standing beside his Lordship. I have reason to know, that is Lordship is a most polite and accomplished gentleman; it is strange therefore, how he should have gone so far out of his way, as to offend those, for whom, had he known them, he would have cherished the highest sentiments of respect and esteem. But it could not be that his Lordship knew them, yet he must be sensible that the report would reach them, and be widely circulated throughout the country. In the case of John Rose, impulse was pleaded as an apology for an attempt to commit murder: in the case before us impulse affords no apology, but is made an aggravation of crime, and furnishes an opportunity for casting reproach on a body of men, one of whose number I never recollect to have seen arraign'd on any criminal charge whatever. To what society then do criminals belong ? where do they come ? are our calendars filled with Methodists, with Independents, or Baptists, or who ? They have no part or lot in the matter. Not but the purest Church on earth may have bad members, but "those who live in a glass-house should not throw stones." No Church on earth can be accountable for the conduct of its members, nor are we to judge of it by the turpitude of those, who depart from their integrity; but yet, whether the methodist or his brother dissenters, be "struck all at once," or otherwise, they seem to have enough sense left to keep their names out of the county calendar; they have principle enough to "fear God and honour the King;" to "provide things honest in the sight of all men," and make it their habitual study "to maintain a conscience void of offence towards God and man." These being the maxims by which they are guided, and such their conduct, they conceive they have a right to expect protection and encouragement from authority, rather than contempt and insult. On the whole, I cannot conclude my remarks on this unpleasant subject, better than in the words of the learned Judge himself, when remarking on the conduct of Mr.Halcombe, who defended Rose, - "there was no necessity for any speech on this occasion, it might have been spared. It is the most extraordinary one that ever I have heard."
S.E.
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