Newspaper Transcripts
Some Selected Reports from the Hampshire Chronicle
Monday, July 8th, 1782
SOUTHAMPTON, Saturday, July 6.
All the shipwrights who have been lately employed at St.Maloes, in constructing flat bottomed boats, which were supposed to be intended for an attack upon Jersey, have been called off to assist at the dock-yard at Brest, in forwarding three sail of the line, which are upon the stocks, and nearly ready for launching.
Advices are received at this port, that on Wednesday evening last the Rose cutter, Capt. Wallis, fell in which a Dutch cutter near Torbay, which had taken two coasters. The Rose engaged and beat off the cutter, retook both of the sloops and carried them into Lymington. The Englishmen who were prize-masters on board the captured vessels, are committed to gaol, and the Dutchmen, eight in number, were escorted to Winchester prison.
WINCHESTER, Saturday, July 6.
At our Assizes which began on Tuesday next, at the Castle in this city, before the Hon. Sir Richard Perryn, Knt.; and the Hon. John Heath, Knt. the following prisoners are to take their trials, viz.
David Tyrie, removed by habeas corpus from Newgate, charged with being guilty of high treason. Rich. Elliot and Maria Jordan, charged with stealing two guineas and a half in gold, four gold rings, and divers apparel, the property of Maria Dudman and John Collins, of Andover. William Dedman and William Marshall, charged with stealing one weather sheep, the property of William Hammond, at West Worldham. Robert Geary, charged with stealing one large silver spoon out of the dwelling-house of Moses Richards, at Eybridge. Peggy Murray, charged with stealing three laced caps, and three gold rings, belonging to Amelia Reeche, of Gosport. Samuel Waterman and Mary Crabb, charged with breaking open the shop of John Hooper, in this city, and stealing several pairs of silver tea-tongs, John Fox, charged with breaking open the dwelling house of Joel Adams, at Portsea, with an intent to commit felony. Michael Woodward and Mathew Townshend, charged with stealing a large quantity of bacon and cheese, from out of the granary of William King, at Whitchurch. Mary Webb and Parmelia Webb, charged with receiving a large quantity of bacon and cheese, from Mich. Woodward and Mat. Townshend, knowing the same to be stolen. John Fulker, and James Cant, charged with stealing a large quantity of lead off the summer-house of Thomas Bennet, Esq.; at Freemantle Park. Jacob Joel, charged with selling, paying or putting off, a large quantity of counterfeit copper money, contrary to the Statute. Robert Parless, charged with stealing one shirt and a pair of stockings from out of the house of William Arundel, at Bentley. Mary Weston, charged with stealing divers sorts of apparel, from out of the dwelling-house of James and William Crooke, at Stoke.
On Wednesday next the second great Match at Cricket, Hampshire against all England, will be played on Stoke Down, near this city.
Monday last the Northampton militia, doing duty here, formed a camp in a field near this city.
Monday last, Major Lister's three troops of volunteer light horse, passed through this city on their way to Coxheath Camp.
Wednesday and yesterday, his Majesty's 25th reg. of foot marched thro' this city, on their road to the camp on South Sea Common; as did the Herefordshire militia this morning for the same place.
It must afford a reflection highly pleasing, that our young nobility are daily furnishing examples which do honour to their country and human nature. Lord Morrington has generously paid the debts of his ancestor, though not compelled to it; and the present Earl of Clanrickard followed the example, by not only stopping some law suits, but by ordering immediate payment of his father's debts. Such proofs of justice and equity come with the greater force, when they arise from the noblest incentives of liberality and honour.
The Bishoprick of Salisbury, lately vacated, is reckoned the fourth Bishoprick in value. It is said that Dr. Hinchcliffe, Bishop of Peterborough, will be promoted to Salisbury. The new Bishop is not yet named with any degree of certainty, but Dr. Watson is talked of.
HAWKERS and PEDLARS
WANTING LICENCES, in the District of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire, are desired to apply to Mr. Richard Skeat, at Basingstoke, Hants, who is authorised to distribute the same.
KING's WORTHY, HANTS.
G. BOURNE, Dealer in Horses, Carriages, &c; at the Cart and Horses, at Worthy, begs leave to inform Gentlemen and Ladies, that he now has for sale several pair of very handsome PONIES, properly broke in for Cabrioles, Light Phaetons, &c. which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
To CREDITORS and DEBTORS.
ALL persons having any demands on the estate of Mr. NICHOLAS SMITH, late of Little Sombourn, Hants, deceased, are desired to send an account thereof to Messrs. Knott and Serle, Attornies in Winchester. - And all those who are indebted to the said deceased, are required to pay their respective debts to Messrs. Knott and Serle aforesaid, who are empowered by his Executors to receive the same.
OLD ALRESFORD, Hants.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. BRERETON, in a beautiful Cottage, in the Villa of Old Alresford, Hants, ALL the HOUSEHOLD GOODS and FURNITURE, lately new, consisting of chintz, cotton, and a variety of other furniture; the best bedding; the cabinet furniture and chairs are inlaid, mahogany, &c., a complete set of kitchen furniture, china, glass, and queen's ware.
Particulars and time of sale in our next; and Catalogues will be sent to the Inns in all the adjacent towns.
STOLEN of STRAYED,
ON or about the 27th of June, out of the Common of New Alresford, Hants, A BLACK MARE, of the saddle kind, about 14 hands and a half high, with a star in her forehead, rather low backed, with a bar shoe on the off foot before, when lost. - Whoever will give information of the said mare, so she may be had again, shall receive One Guinea reward, and all reasonable expenses, of me
THOMAS PARGUNT, of New Alresford.
To CREDITORS.
The Creditors of BENJAMIN NEWLANDS, late of Romsey, in the county of Southampton, clothier, are desire to take notice, that a Dividend of his estate and effects will be made on Thursday the 25th day of July next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Swan and Dolphin in Romsey aforesaid; at which time all persons who have any demands on the said estate and effects, are to deliver in an account thereof; and such creditors who have not executed the deed of conveyance and assignment, are then requested to sign the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the intended dividend.
All persons who stand indebted to the estate and effects of the said Benjamin Newlands, are required to pay such debts to Messrs. Colson, Bernard, James Sharp, and Alexander King, of Romsey, before the time above mentioned, or they will be prosecuted as the law directs.
SUN FIRE OFFICE,
June 20, 1782.
AN Act of Parliament having passed, charging a Duty on all persons whose property shall be insured from loss by fire, the Insured in this Office, whose premiums become due at the Midsummer Quarter, are desired to pay in their premiums for the ensuing year, either at the offices in town, or to the Agents in the country, on Tuesday the 25th inst. or within fifteen days after Midsummer day; and at this same time to come prepared to pay the duty of one shilling and sixpence on every hundred pounds insured, in pursuance of the said Act.
It is requested that the Insured will bring with them their Policies for the better ascertaining the sum to be paid for the said duty.
To the GENTRY, CLERGY, and FREEHOLDERS
of the County of SOUTHAMPTON.
GENTLEMEN,
THE High Sheriff having advertized a meeting of the County, to be held at Winchester, on Saturday the 13th instant, for the purpose of nominating a proper person to be chosen Verdurer, I am under the necessity of requesting my friends to attend a second time in my behalf.
A large appearance in my favour on the day, will probably prevent a contest which will occasion some trouble to the county, and much expence to the candidates.
The early attendance of my friends is therefore most earnestly requested, and will be ever acknowledged with the utmost gratitude, by
Gentlemen,
Your much obliged and faithful humble servant,
PHILIP JENNINGS CLERKE,
July 4, 1782.
H A N T S.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, in a short time by Messrs. CHRISTIE and ANSELL, at their Great Room in Pall-Mall, in four Lots, A VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, consisting of the Manor of CAMS, SPACIOUS MANSION, with offices, garden, and pleasure ground, Lawns and Demesne Land and eligible Farms, Fareham Quay Mills, &c. the property of
MAJOR GENERAL CARNAC.
Situate near Fareham, some few miles distant from Portsmouth, in the county of Southampton.
The Mansion has a most beautiful view of Portsmouth harbour, the New Forest, and the Isle of Wight.
The premises may be viewed by application to the Steward, and the purchaser of lot one may be accommodated with the Household Furniture and live and dead stock, at a valuation, or otherwise, they will be sold by auction on the premises. - Printed particulars will be forthwith ready.