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Monday, August 11th, 1788.






THURSDAY's POST.
From the LONDON GAZETTE. August 5.
WHITEHALL, Aug 5.

THE King has been pleased to appoint Joseph Ewart, Esq to be his Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Berlin.
The King has been pleased to appoint John Lane, Esq late Secretary to the Commissioners of Public Accounts, to be Receiver of the duty of 1s in the pound, on salaries, fees, and wages of any offices and employments, payable by the Crown, in the room of Richard Carter, Esq





BANKRUPTS - David Watson, of Aldersgate street, victualler - Bentley Brooke, of Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, timber-merchant - Jonathan Hawksworth and Tho. Hawksworth, of Attercliffe, Sheffield, cutlers - John White, of Manchester, grocer - James Holford, of Manchester, cotton manufacturer - Thomas Keefe the younger , of Bristol, merchant.





FOREIGN NEWS.

COPENHAGEN, July 15. Last Sunday a Russian frigate from the Baltic appeared off this port; and yesterday Vice-Admiral Krieges hoisted his flag on board the Lion of the North, as Commander in Chief on this station.
Within these few days an entry has been made at our custom-house of two millions, and 400,000 rix dollars, sent hither from France, for the use of Sweden.
From Stockholm we this day learn that 12 Swedish ships of the line are cruising off Helingfort, an excellent port not far from the gulf of Finland, and that six other vessels were stationed in the vicinity of the Island of Oesal.
VIENNA, July 10. The garrison of Choczim has again been summoned to surrender, and with this dreaded menace, that, in the case of a longer resistance, every soul should be put to the sword - To this menace the answer was, that the garrison would be defended while there was a man in it capable of wielding a musquet.




IRELAND.

DUBLIN, July 31. There were only six (not seven) malefactors hanged last Saturday at Trin, a respite or reprieve having come there for the seventh of that desperate set. The apparatus for launching these unhappy wretches into eternity not being calculated for more than three persons, they were accordingly executed in two divisions.- When the first three were thrown off the fatal board, the sub-sheriff observed that one of them had none of the convulsive struggles that expiring nature exhibits on these melancholy occasions, and consequently suspecting some expedient to preserve life, or protract misery, was used, had the wretch drawn back; when on examining the noose, it was found connected with hooks, fastened to a girt web that passed down his back and between his legs; and this being removed, he was thrown off, and soon experienced the fate of his companions. Grown more wary by this discovery, the sub-sheriff had the next three victims to justice examined, on one of whom was found another apparatus of the kind, but much more curious in its construction, and probably more effectual in its purpose.




LONDON, TUESDAY, August 5.
Extract of a Letter from Cheltenham, Aug 3.

"On Friday morning, between ten and eleven o'clock, his Royal Highness the Duke of York arrived at Bays-hill Lodge after travelling all night. His Majesty was so much pleased with the ride which Mr. Hunt shewed him upon his first visit to Charlton, round that delightful terrace which bounds his property, that immediately after breakfast, accompanied by the Duke of York, and his suite, he repeated his visit, and attended by Mr Hunt, ascended Hartley-hill; and after viewing the old Roman intrenchments there, and admiring the extent and variety of the prospect over the vale of Evesham, which is one of the most cultivated and fertile spots in the world, they visited the source of the Thames, drank some of the water at the spring head, and finished their airing by winding along the sides of the hills, through Mr Hunt's woods, to Dowdeswell, and so to Cheltenham, where they were welcomed by the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy. In the afternoon they went to the theatre, with the Queen and Princesses, and Gentlemen and Ladies in waiting, &c. where Mrs. Jordan performed two of her favourite characters.
"The next morning at seven their Majesties, with the Royal Family, and whole suit, paid a visit to the Bishop of Worcester at Hartlebury, and returned about six in the evening, highly pleased with every thing they had seen, and their polite reception by that worthy prelate, so deservedly a favourite of his Majesty and his diocese.
"On Sunday the King and two of the Princesses were at Church, where the service was performed by the very respectable Minister of this place, Mr. Hughes; and a very excellent sermon was afterwards preached by the Rev. Mr. Haggat, Chaplain to the Earl of Harecourt, who with his Lady are here attending on their Majesties.
"The Duke of York set out for town on Saturday evening."




Their Majesties dine every day on their present tour precisely at four o'clock, which is generally over by five; the Royal Family then drink coffee, and between six and seven, attended by their suites and the nobility that happen to be in town, they walk till dark.
On Friday last, Lord Maitland fell from his horse, near Cheltenham, in the presence of the Queen and Princesses, who were greatly affected by the accident. His Lordship, happily, is not dangerously hurt. The horse was very restive.
When the deputation from the Corporation of Bristol waited on the King at Cheltenham with an address, requesting the favour of a visit to that city, his Majesty most graciously answered, "That he was well pleased with the dutiful congratulations of the city of Bristol, that he should have had great pleasure in visiting that city now, had his time permitted, but that he would eagerly embrace the earliest opportunity of gratifying their wishes."
On Monday evening an express was received by Count Woronzow, the Russian Ambassador, with the news of an engagement having happened between the Russian and Swedish fleets. There has likewise been a battle by land between the two armies in Finland; but the particulars of either are not yet known.
From another quarter we learn, that positive information has been received by the Swedish Minister at this Court, that two frigates belonging to the Empress of Russia have been captured by the Swedes in the Gulph of Finland, and also a ship laden with flour.
Both Prussia and Denmark will probably be involved in this contest.




Extract of a Letter from Paris, July 18

"The Ambassadors from Tippoo Saib arrived here the 16th, at seven o'clock in the evening. At the barriers they got into royal coaches, and were conducted to their hotels. The will not make a public entry, as their reception at Versailles will be substituted instead. The King will receive them on his throne at the bottom of the gallery, in the midst of his court, and the apartments they pass through will be filled by the ladies and other distinguished persons.
"These Ambassadors from Tippoo have not yet appeared any where in public. On Tuesday last every body crouded to Versailles in the morning, and to the opera, for the sake of seeing them, but were all disappointed. They went incog to the King's garden.- No body knows for certain when they will be presented. One of the retinue, as he was walking under the arcades of the Palais Royal, attracted by the brilliancy of some elegant toys, took up one, and made the best of his way home. He was immediately arrested, and after being forced to relinquish his unlawful prize, he was conducted to their Excellencies hotel by the guards. Such a small failing must be forgiven, said immediately the witty Parisians, to an Asiatic stranger, when so many diamonds have been far more boldly pilfered by European plunderers from this country."




The Prince of Wales does not visit Cheltenham this summer, but remains at Brighthelmstone till the Royal Family return to town.
The Commissioners for the reduction of the national debt have completed their eighth quarter, and entered upon another. They have already redeemed nearly three millions of stock.
Nothing will better give an idea of the nature and enormous difference of expences betwixt a residence in India and in this country, or indeed in any part of Europe, than the simple article of newspapers. Every newspaper published in any of the European settlements in the East sells for 3s. 6d.

Yesterday the poll for Member of Parliament for the city of Westminster was finally closed at Covent garden, when the numbers were, for Lord John Townshead 6392 - for Lord Hood 5569. Majority 823 - Lord John Townshend, as soon as the numbers were declared by the High Bailiff, was put into a state chair, finely ornamented with artificial flowers, and was carried from Covent garden in the midst of a vast concourse of spectators, down Brydges-street into the Strand, along Pall-mall, St.James's-street, and Bond-street; from thence into Berkley-square, and then back to Devonshire-house.
His Lordship was attended by a great number of Gentlemen on horseback, by Mr. Fox in his own carriage, and also by the carriages of the Dukes of Devonshire and Portland, and of Lord Duncannon, all empty. The windows in all the streets through which the procession passed were crowded with beauty, and the roofs of many of the houses were covered with spectators; so that taking the whole scene together, it was a noble sight, and bore some faint resemblance to an ancient Roman triumph. When the procession came close to Devonshire-house, where there was a vast concourse of nobility, and the Court full of spectators, Lord John Townshend delivered a speech to his friends. This was followed by speeches from Mr. Fox and Mr. Sheridan.

Those who take much care to exclude air from their bed-chambers at night, will read with astonishment the following anecdote:- Dr. Lyne, once a physician of some eminence in Ireland, would never suffer a window in his house to be glazed. For the last fifty years of his life he lay in a room that had four windows, two on each side of the bed, all the which continued unglazed both winter and summer : and during that long period of time, nobody died in the house, and he himself was never afflicted with a cough or cold. He was 85 years old at the time of his death; and was carried off, not for want of glazed windows, but by the small pox. After his death, his son caused all the windows to be glazed, and, since that, death has become a frequent visitor in the house.
Yesterday was married at Mary-la-bonne church, John Drummond, Esq Member for Shaftesbury, to the Right Hon. Lady Susan Fane, daughter of the Earl of Westmoreland, and grand-daughter of the Duke of Gordon.
Saturday died in Pall-Mall, Mr. Gainsborough, the celebrated painter.
Wheat and oats will be cheaper this year, than they have been for many years past.




SATURDAY's POST.
FOREIGN NEWS.
BERLIN, July 26.

On the 23rd we received a courier from Petersburgh with the important news that the King of Sweden began hostilities against the Russians as soon as he arrived in Finland, having taken the fortress of Nyschloss, and made the garrison prisoners of war; after which he proceeded to besiege the fortress of Fredricksham; that these accounts created such an alarm at Petersburgh, that the Court and many other principal people were preparing to go to Moscow.
On the 25th a Russian courier brought us the declaration of war of the Empress against the King of Sweden.
PARIS, Aug. 3. The four peers who were inclosed in the Bastile a few days since were last night at midnight released by an order from the King under his Majesty's own hand, signed the same day at Versailles. They were conveyed in one carriage to St.Dennis, where they rested the night, and the next day received their parole, on condition of not returning to this city, or coming within ten miles of any the royal residences till further orders.




COUNTRY NEWS.

BATH, August 7. On Monday last Leonard Coward, Esq mayor of this city, attended by Jacob Smith, Esq chamberlain, Messrs. Harford and Spry, sheriffs, and John Jefferys, Esq town clerk, set out for Cheltenham, with a loyal address from the Corporation to his Majesty, praying the honour of his visiting this city.




LONDON, Thursday, August 7.

Letters from Stockholm, dated the 18th of July, mention, that they had received accounts from Helfinfor, dated the 12th, that Brigadier Baron Von Hostfelin, Commander of the national regiment of Finland, had entered the Russian territories, and taken post at Pumala Sund. After which he divided his corps into three columns, one of which went to Nyslot, and took possession of the town with very little resistance; but that the citadel, into which the troops retired, had not surrendered, though it must shortly, as he had cut off all communication for them to obtain provisions - but more especially as a re-inforcement has arrived with him from the King's army.
Advices are also received from Major General Armfelt, commander of the camp at Elima in Finland, that he had taken possession of several principal Russian posts, particularly Pryttis, which is the key of those parts.
Two Russian frigates, the Jaroslaw of 32 guns, and the Hector of 26 twelve pounders, with 240 men each, are both taken by the Swedish fleet, and brought into Rhede, near Sveabourg; the crews are put into the prison of the Castle, and orders have been given to use them well.
In the course of the present month, a second squadron, which was ordered to be equipped at Carlscroon, will be ready. Sweden will then have at sea, 30 ships of the line, 29 gallies, and 77 chebecs, besides a considerable number of armed sloops and other small vessels.
Russia, Turkey, the Emperor, and Sweden, are now in arms, how soon the flames of war may spread farther, it is not easy to say. Our best and greatest security at present seem to be the debility and poverty of our neighbours the French.
The Elector of Hanover has ordered all his troops to be disciplined in the Prussian manner. This circumstance gives ground for suspicion that they are intended to act in concert.
A private letter from France mentions, that the famous Bailli de Suffrein is exiled, on account of highly approving the conduct of one of his nephews, who is a Lieutenant Colonel, and who refused to carry into execution the new laws by force of arms.
Lord Chatham had his first Levee yesterday as the Premier Lord of the Admiralty. It was very numerously attended, there being a great number of naval officers in town.
Lord Hood introduced many officers who served under him.
The Admiralty Board have renewed the order issued by the late Board during Lord Howe's presidency, that no privateer, for any foreign power whatever, be fitted out in any of the ports of Great Britain.
Yesterday a large chest was shipped at the Tower for Portsmouth, which contains rough jewellery and trinkets of various kinds, to be carried out in the Adventure man of war to the Coast of Africa.
A very unwelcome piece of news has been received from Naples : some dispute having arisen between the King and Queen, relative to a demand the latter made of some troops and money for her brother the Emperor, she proceeded to some indiscreet violence, which has occasioned her to be shut up in a Convent !
A patent is ordered to be granted for making the theatre at Cheltenham a Theatre-Royal.
Yesterday was held at Willis's Rooms, the first meeting of the friends of Lord Hood and Lord Belgrave, under the title of the constitutional Club. The dinner, which was elegant, was attended by a large and respectable company of the Nobility, Gentry, and Elector's of Westminster in his Lordship's interest, most of whom were dressed in a new uniform, consisting of a blue coat with an orange cape, a white waistcoat and breeches. After dinner a number of loyal and apposite toasts were given, and the company broke up at a late hour.
The ordinary of the navy for the last month is 286 ships, of which 127 are of the line, twelve of 50 guns, the others frigates, sloops, and cutters.
The last letters from Barbadoes mention, that the crop of cotton this season is by far the greatest that has been for some years.
The late shock in the cotton manufactory is in a great measure got over, and the manufacturers are employed in the foreign markets.
The French have lately endeavoured to rival us in the cotton manufacture, but as yet their endeavours have not been crowned with success; nor need we be under apprehensions that they will, the capital employed in our manufactory being two millions, the power of which will withstand the attempts of the French manufacturers. The rich merchant always possesses more strength in the market than the poor one.
The increase in the above manufacture during the last seven years has been most astonishing. The goods manufactured in 1781, were estimated at �2,000,000 - In 1782 at 3,000,000 - In 1783 they were at �3,200,000 - In 1784 Taking the average of the seven years, it would appear, that we manufactured cotton to the amount annually of �5,700,000. It seems, however, that such an average may turn out to sanguine, in the years 1782, 1783, and 1784, the markets were not glutted, the average had better, therefore, be taken from those years, and we may then pretty safely reckon (taking notice of the additional real demand the next year), that we can manufacture and vend cottons to the annual amount of upwards of four millions.
Humphries and Mendoza do not fight. Mendoza will not agree to any specific terms, and Humphries has publically declared him a coward.




Extract of a Letter from Plymouth, Aug. 5.

"Last Saturday arrived here, in the Eagle revenue cutter, Le Marquis de Couedic, Member of the Parliament of Britany, and nephew of the late Chevalier Couedic, who commanded the Surveillance frigate in the last war in the engagement with the Quebec, Capt. Farmer. The Marquis was obliged to leave France last week, having been very active in the late remonstrances to the French King, and having published some very severe strictures on the government of France, for which he was to have been sent to the Bastile with the other Members; but fortunately, he had intelligence of it, got to Nantz, went on board a Dutch vessel, and in the Channel fell in with the Eagle cutter, Captain Morris, who very politely offered him a passage to Plymouth."




MONDAY's POST.
LONDON, SATURDAY, Aug.9

WE are credibly informed that the Americans are making use of every possible expedient and spare no expence whatever to obtain a supply of the best English rams and sheep, to promote and improve the breed. A manufactory of cloth has been recently established at Philadelphia, but its produce has not yet obtained them much credit or advantage.




Extract of a Letter from Worcester, Wednesday, Aug. 6.

"Last night their Majesties arrived at the Episcopal Palace about eight o'clock - They were met on the road by a vast concourse of all ranks from all parts, who, with a zeal only to be equalled by the most loyal feelings, welcomed their Sovereign to his palace.
"The town was illuminated throughout, and so great and universal was the joy, that many of that description of people, who are stiled Quakers, broke through their religious tenets, in honour of their Majesties, and illuminated their dwellings.
"This morning his Majesty, before five o'clock, attended by the Dean (who by the bye he roused from his bed unawares) took a view of the whole city, at which he expressed much approbation. About ten o'clock this morning his Levee, which was held at the palace, was fully attended by all who could claim any pretence of that honour - The Clergy first, then the Laity, and then the Corporation, which ceremony being concluded, at eleven o'clock their Majesties, and the three elder Princesses, proceeded from the Palace to the Cathedral, at the door of which they were met by the dignified Clergy of three dioceses, and conducted them to the box which was prepared for them.
"The Coronation Anthem saluted their Majesties entry, and it was performed very nobly. The Jubilate, in which the principal singers performed, was sung - and with some merit. Madame Mara and Mrs Ambrose each sung. Dr Langford preached a sermon, replete with judgment and sound doctrine - The Cathedral was not so full as might be expected from the wonderful avidity with which every one burns to see their King, and secondly the pleasure with which Madame Mara and Mrs Ambrose are continually heard - thirteen hundred people were, however, present at the performance.
"Sarjant, on the trumpet, is as renowned as Cramer is for a leader, both deserved their usual praise, and Young Ashley, on the double drums, followed Ashbridge "passibus aequis."
"His Majesty was dressed in the uniform - blue, with a scarlet collar and gold lace; the suite were habited in the same manner. Her Majesty wore a silver tissue gown; and, as well as her three beautiful daughters, wore a bonnet of blue tiffany, spotted with silver, and a large bow in front, of white ribbon spotted with silver."




Extract of a letter from Worcester, Thursday, Aug. 7.

"Last night a Concert, selected from the works of Handal, was performed at the College Hall, and was very fully attended.
"No preparation being made, his Majesty was not there; he, however, amused himself by taking a view of the China Manufactory, and whatever else was worth his notice.
"This morning, before six o'clock, his Majesty again was seen walking the streets with Colonel Goldsworthy alone; and though the populace were very troublesome, yet his Majesty continued his walk till eight.
"At half past eleven their Majesties, attended by the three Princesses, came to the Cathedral, where they were received as before. The music, which was from Handel, was all performed with much precision and taste. The chorus of "He gave them hailstones," was encored. Mrs Ambrose in "O mighty the Lord," gave us a specimen of the most finished singing we ever heard - her cadence was good, and the whole was such as to draw a compliment from the Royal box. Madame Mara, in "What tho' I trace," was great; yet her cadence was greater. Mrs Ambrose sung the difficult air of "An infant raised," with sweet precision.
"The whole gave infinite satisfaction to their Majesties.
"The Queen and the Princesses wore bonnets each exactly the same, composed of white tiffany and white ribbons, spotted with silver. His Majesty was in the same dress as yesterday."




Their Majesties and the three Princesses will return to Windsor on Saturday next, or Monday se'nnight at farthest; as there is to be a grand Gala at the Castle on Tuesday the 19th inst.
Intelligence is received at Lloyd's Coffee-house, that on the 18th of July the Russian and Swedish fleets met, about eight leagues from Sweaburgh, when an engagement immediately took place. The battle was obstinately contested for both sides; but victory at last declared for the Swedes. The Duke of Sudermania returned to Sweaburgh, with the fleet under his command. It appeared that his Royal Highness had taken one ship, and sunk another; but that one of the Swedish ships was missing.
The commerce of America has for a long time past been at so very low an ebb, that we are assured from undoubted authority, that within these last three months more than 2000 seamen have been discharged by the American merchants, all of whom has since entered into the service of France.
The Earl of Guildford is the present father of the House of Peers. His Lordship has held his seat in the House fifty-nine years.
Lord and Lady Radnor are at present at Paris with their children.
On Wednesday evening last Mr. Fox, accompanied by Mrs. Armstead, set off on a journey to Switzerland, where they will remain till towards the meeting of Parliament.
Lord Hood is gone down to St.Germains, for which place he will be returned.
The expence of Ribbons on the part of Lord John Townsend's friends, is reported to amount to upwards of seven thousand pounds !
Two Crown Engineers are sent to Jersey and Guernsey to take an exact survey of those islands, and to report them to the Ordnance Board immediately.
The last letters from the Leeward islands mention, that about 250 sail of ships were nearly laden at the different islands, and appointed to sail the 26th of July, and the 1st of this month.
The Chichester man of war, at Portsmouth, lately arrived from Jamaica, is ordered to be immediately docked, and prepared for sea - She is to carry more troops to the West Indies.
The oats this year have yielded well; in many farms, from 20 to 25 bushels the acre.
A Mr. G---r, a man of good-breeding, fortune, and apparent honour, was on Sunday evening kicked out of the Castle-Inn, at Brighthelmstone, for using false dice.

Extract of a Letter from Brighthelmstone, Aug. 6.

"Yesterday was the last day of the races; and this morning a stage was erected before the stand on the race-ground for the purpose of boxing; the first battle was fought between Watson and Jones - Jones was severely beat, and retired from the stage much cut.
"The second was between Ward and Rienhold, in which with much ease Ward proved the conqueror.
"The third was between Tyne the taylor, and Earle the shoe-maker - the contest continued for forty-eight minutes, when Earle received a fall on his head, which at once terminated the day's sport and his existence; he was bled, and every other effort made use of by the Faculty for his recovery, but without the desired effect - Johnson was second to Jones, Rienhold, and the survivor, in the unfortunate contest.
"The Prince of Wales, who was present, shewed a concern for the unhappy man that did much honour to his feelings."




HOME NEWS.

PORTSMOUTH, Aug 9. The Adventure, of 44 guns, is gone out of harbour.
Capt. Domett, for Africa.
Arrived the Scout sloop of war, with a seizure of a boat, and 94 casks of spirits, and seven bags of tea.
His Majesty's ships Gorgan and Sheerness, are fitting out here as transports, and are to carry in each ship 500 convicts to Botany-Bay.

COWES, August 8. From the safe method of conducting the bathing machines, added to the pureness and salubrity of the salt water, by which so many persons have experienced the greatest benefit, together with the delightful and convenient situation of Cowes, for water and land excursions, it is expected that this town will in a short time become one of the first watering places in the kingdom.
Arrived here, Lady Clark; John Fitzgerald, Esq Lady and family; Major Kingscutt; Capt. Philfeps; Thomas Barrell, Esq and family; Charles Dean, Esq, Thomas Dean, Esq, John Bumpus, Esq and Lady; Charles Pollett, Esq, Thomas James, Esq and family; ---- Bromley, Esq, Peter de la Value, Esq and Lady; the Rev. Dr. Rickerson, and Sister; Colonel Waugh; Capt. Lloyd; Capt. Gregory; Capt. Earle; Capt. Tuffen; Mr. and Mrs Read; Mrs Pearson, and family; Mrs Bavis, and Son; Mrs Deane, and Daughter; Mrs Blastone, and family; Wm. Baynes, Esq Lady and Daughters; Mr. Chitty, and family; Miss Handcock, the Miss Carters; Miss Bills; Miss Pulley; Miss Page; Miss Boggs; Miss Chambers; Miss James; Miss Quaroy; Mr. Westingbourgh; Mr Slomer; Mr Best; John Gillpin, Esq, Mrs Hayward; George Spiars, Esq, J. Jackson, Esq, Major Waugh, and Daughter; Capt. Fletcher, and Lady; the Rev Mr. Dell; the Rev. Mr. Cambridge; Mark Gregory, Esq and Lady; Mr Sloman; Mr Paterson; Samuel Pierson, Esq, C. Baynes, Esq and Lady; Mr and Mrs Reeves; Mr. Micklem; Capt. Jones; Mr. Loader; the Rev. Dr. Smith; the Rev. Dr. Lore; the Rev. Charles Anson Tisdal; Miss A. Partle; Charles Trelauney, Esq and Lady; --- Dodd, Esq and Lady; Wm. Gregory, Esq, Mr. Thomas Hewett; Mr. Bervis; Tho. Jones, Esq, --- Crispin, Esq, &c.
Apartments are also taken for the Right Hon the Earl of Peterborough, and Lady Clarges, who are daily expected to arrive with several other persons of distinction.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug 9. This charming place fills rapidly - and every amusement is preparing to render it the seat of health and pleasure. The first Public Breakfast was on Thursday last - and the first Cotillon Ball will be on Tuesday next. The former will be continued every week, and the latter every fortnight, which, with the Saturday's Ball, will give the younger part of the visitors plenty of exercise. Every Thursday will be a Card Assembly. The Theatre opened on Wednesday - the Company little inferior to a London one. Mrs Martyr is to play here. The satisfaction expressed at the Sailing March, at the Isle of Wight, has occasioned a similar plan for one here, to be sailed on Wednesday the 27th of August, as mentioned in our last, and considerable bets are already laid upon this nautical race. The odds at present are in favour of the vessels belonging to the Itchen Ferry - three to two are laid that the first prize goes to that side of the water. Other diversions are also to take place, particulars of which we expect to announce in our next.




SHIP NEWS.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug 8. Arrived : Ann and Mary, Durell, from Jersey; Fortune, Wardell; Anna, Wright; and Johanna, Weeks, from Harve; Alderney Packet, Cohu, and Tarter, Fougere, from Alderney; Carolina, Zachariason, from Christiana; Nancy, Henderson, from Memel; Southampton, Brent, from Newcastle; King Fisher, Youldan, from Dartmouth; and Weston, Oak, from London.
Sailed : Queen, Le Lievre, and Montague, Brehaut, for Guernsey; Fortune, Wardell, and Johanna, Weeks, for Harve; Sally, Giles, for Nova Scotia; Diligence, Meadon; Neptune, Pain; and Elizabeth, Tarver, for Tarver; Diana, Strugnell, for Dartmouth; Industry, Cooper, for Plymouth; and John and Elizabeth, Pitt, for London.
POOLE, Aug.8. Arrived : Dove, Thompson, from London; Beautiful Mary, Flaky, from Dungarvon; Eupham, Murry, from Topsham; Echo, Snelling, from Sunderland; Bell, Humble, from Christiana; and Providence, Estill, from Frederickstadt.
Sailed : Fame, Slade; Joseph, Hayward; and Speedwell, Pile, for Newfoundland; Kitty, Pringle; Alfred, Park; Venus, Havelock; and Mary and Margaret, Witty, for Sunderland; Sally, Cutler, for Plymouth; and George, Beswick, for London.
COWES, Aug 8. Arrived : Duke of Portland, Parkman, from Plymouth; Gibraltar, Sarmon, from Rotterdam; and Fidelity, James, from Tenby.
Sailed : Amity, Hume, for Newcastle; Friendship, Barlow, for Plymouth; John and Hannah, Ford, for Sunderland; and Jane, Sangster, for Amsterdam.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug 8. Arrived : Providence, Stockton, from Newcastle; Friends, Hill, Heart of Oak, Read; Athol, Holliburton; Advice, Palmer, from Sunderland; Dispatch, Lyons, from Plymouth; Endeavour, Richardson, from Rotterdam; Three Sisters, Cudris, from Longsound; Fanny, Pike, and London, Johnson, from London; Robert and George, Bayman, from Milford; Gosport and Harve and Herald Packets, from Harve; and Navy, Copeland, from Deal.
Sailed : Warkworth, Dodd; Unity, Smelt; Jason, Cook; Ann and Jane, Burrell; and Favourite, Armstrong, for Sunderland; Two Brothers, Fisher, for Malaga; Fortune, Wardell, for Harve; Thomas and Catherine, Bawn, for Ramsgate; Heart of Oak, Halcraw, for Chepstow; and Two Sisters, Gattrell, for London.




SALISBURY, AUGUST 11.

Our Races last week afforded very good diversion, and the weather being remarkably fine, they were genteelly and numerously attended.
On Wednesday his Majesty's Plate of One Hundred Guineas was won in two heats by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales's bay mare, Cowslip, beating Mr Weller's Stripling, and Counsellor Lade's Sultan - The Duke of Queensberry's horse, Chefly, was drawn. Cowslip the favourite.
On Thursday the City Bowl was won in two heats by Mr Mitchell's bay mare, Ball Charlotte, beating two others - Ball Charlotte the favourite.
Same day the Members Plate of �50 was won by Mr Clarke's brown horse, Merry Andrew, beating Counsellor Lade's Guildford, and Mr. Freeman's Woodlark - The first heat was an exceeding good one, and won by a head only : The bets upon Merry-Andrew and Guildford were even at starting; after the first heat the odds were on Guildford, and after the second heat two to one on Merry-Andrew.
Same day a match was run between a pony belonging to Mr Coy, of this city, and another from Wells, brought by Mr. Taplin, of Warminster, the best of three four-mile heats -Won by the later - The odds 20 to 8 on Taplin's.
Friday, the Subscription Plate was won by Counsellor Lade's bay horse, Sultan, beating five others - Nester, Ball, Charlotte, and Fancy, were the favourites at starting - The first heat Nestor, who appeared to be winning, ran against a post, by which the rider was thrown and much hurt.

Thursday last Mr Isaac Wells was married to Miss Hewett, both of Marlborough.
Friday last was married at St.Edmund's church, Mr Edward Ballard, to Miss Benson, daughter of Mr. George Fowles Benson, of this city.
The 29th ult died at his father's in East Orchard, of a dropsy, in the 18th year of his age, Mr. John Mitchell, a young man of good disposition, and universally respected. After his interment five young men of the village rung a funeral peal.
Sunday se'nnight died, in an apoplectic fit, Mr. William Williams, of Breamore.
On Thursday the 31st ult died, Mr William Alexander, of Fontmell, near Shaston, universally lamented by his acquaintance, and much respected for his integrity in business.

We hear the Rev. Mr. John Wesley is expected to preach at his Chapel in Church-street on Wednesday evening next.
The Entertainments at our Theatre last week, under the management of Signior Scaglioni and Mr Herman, were attended by very crowded audiences every night, particularly the last three, when the house overflowed in every part, and many were unable to gain admittance; this we attribute to the reduced price of admission, and the pleasing novelty of the exhibition, which is acknowledged on all hands to be at once the most rational and laughable ever presented to the public.
We sincerely rejoice in the extension of the plan of the Humane Society to the West of England, to restore life where death has apparently fixed his seal for ever, deserves a civic crown; and as subscribers to this society have not only the supreme satisfaction of aiding the restoration of lifeless fellow creatures to existence, but also the pleasing reflection that themselves also may more probably escape consignment to the grave under suspended animation, we trust the plan will meet all the liberality of encouragement in this country it so highly merits, for who cannot wish it success ?
On Wednesday last John Lewis, a journeyman painter, was found dead in the foot-way in Winchester-street, in this city. The Coroner's Jury sat on the body, and gave a verdict, that he died by the visitation of God. There were found in his pockets a few half-pence, a tobacco-box, and some papers, by which it appears he came from Bristol.- The poor man had been ill some weeks, and notwithstanding that we have a public work-house supported by the several parishes, and a general infirmary, particularly instituted as a receptacle for such unhappy objects, he was suffered so long to languish, and ultimately to perish in the streets of this city, unnoticed and unpited !
As the assizes for the county of Somerset, six prisoners were capitally convicted, viz. Zechariah Ponsford, remanded from the Lent assizes; Bartholomew Harman, for highway robbery; Richard Barns, for stealing a tawpawling; Jeremiah Mead, for a burglary; Edw. Hunt and Wm. Ensell, for horse stealing.
At the above assizes, an indictment came on to be tried before the Hon. Mr. Justice Buller, the King against the Rev. John Peddle, Vicar of Charlton Horethorn, in the county of Somerset, on the prosecution of Elizabeth Curtis, of the same place, for an assault.- The indictment was preferred last winter quarter sessions, at Wells, removed by Certiorari to the King's Bench the following sessions by the prosecutrix, who, as well as her attorney and his employers, formed sanguine hopes (from the pretended justness of the cause, to use the lawyer's own words) of "sweating the Parson;" - but the learned Judge, as soon as the prosecutrix had given her evidence, saw into the nature ... of the prosecution, reprobated such a proceeding in very strong terms, and ordered the jury to acquit the defendant, to the great satisfaction of the whole Court.
Tuesday last Sarah Verriner, late of Painswick, in the county of Gloucester, was committed to Fisherton gaol, charged on the oath of Matthias Jeneway, with a suspicion, of having privately and feloniously stolen from him seventeen guineas and a half in gold, and about thirteen shillings and six-pence in silver, at the Crown alehouse in this city - A man and woman are also in custody at Bath, on suspicion of having been concerned in the said robbery.

ANECDOTE.

THE errors of simplicity can never excite anger; they sometimes produce much innocent merriment. A family at the west end of the town lately advertised for a wet nurse. Among various young women who offered themselves for the place, was an innocent girl, who appeared to be about sixteen years of age. Struck by her youth and simple appearance the lady expressed her astonishment that she should be qualified for a wet nurse's place. "Madam, (said the girl) I never was a wet nurse yet, but I think that I could soon learn to be one."





HOWE's Universal Genuine LIQUID BLUE, for dying, colouring, and beautifying all Sorts of Linens, Cottons, Muslins, Silk Stockings, &c. making them of a clear and bright colour, and adding a lustre equal to new.- It is now constantly used in the first laundries, and by the most reputable stocking-cleaners and clearstarchers, who give it the greatest encomiums.- It is cheaper and far superior to any other Blue now in use.
Is prepared by Thomas Howe, Chymist, Bath; and sold in Salisbury, by Mr. Collins; in Bristol, by Mr. Shiereclift, St.Augustine's-Back; Mr. Wm. Brown, Tolsey; and Mr. H. Brown, Quay-street; with proper Directions.
Howe's Pectoral Lozenges of Horehound, for Coughs, Asthmas, Shortness of Breathing, &c. and Thieves Vinegar to prevent Infections in the Small-Pox, and other contagious disorders, sold as above.

BREAMORE near DOWNTON.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on the premises, by B. LEWIS, on Thursday the 14th of August, 1788.- All the HOUSHOLD FURNITURE of the late Mr. Williams; consisting of bedsteads, with cotton, check, and harrateen furniture, feather beds, blankets and quilts, chest of drawers, mahogany and other chairs, dining and pillar tables, Bath and other grates, a variety of kitchen furniture, a thirty gallon copper, brewing utensils, &c. &c.
Catalogues will be delivered at the place of sale; and at B. Lewis's Salisbury.




Eastern Division of the Turnpike between Poole and Sherborne, Dorset.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the next Meeting of the Trustees of the said division of the turnpike will be held on Saturday the 16th day of August inst at the Crown Inn, in Blandford Forum, at twelve o'clock in the forenoon, for auditing and settling the general accounts of the treasurer, collectors, surveyors, and other officers belonging to the said roads with the said eastern division.
JOHN RIDOUT, Clerk to the Trustees.




GEORGE BARNES's FINAL DIVIDEND.

THE Commissioners named and authorized in and by a Commission of Bankrupt, awarded and issued, and now in prosecution, against George Barnes, late of the Town and County of Southampton, Shopkeeper, Dealer, and Chapman, intend to meet on Monday the 15th day of September next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Star Inn, in the said Town and County of Southampton, in order to make a final dividend of the Estate and Effects of the said Bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts under the said commission, are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend.

THOMAS ADNEY PAYNE
Solicitor to the Assignees.




LAST NIGHT but FOUR
At the THEATRE, SALISBURY,
On MONDAY, August 11, 1788, will be exhibited the real
Original
DANCING DOGS,
And other ENTERTAINMENTS,
Particularly the imitation of various Song Birds; likewise
Singing, Dancing, and a variety of novel Amusements,
Under the Direction of
Signor SCAGLIONI and Mr. HERMAN.
Boxes 2s.- Pit 1s. - Gallery 6d.
The doors to be opened at half past six and begin at eight,
Performances every evening this week, Saturday excepted.




SOUTHAMPTON, (to wit.)

BY order of the Justices assembled at the last General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this county, notice is hereby given, that the Sum of Two Thousand Pounds was then ordered to be borrowed and taken up at interest at �4. 10s per cent per annum, on the credit of the county rates, for the purposes, and according to the terms and directions of an act of Parliament, made and passed in the 24th year of his present Majesty's reign, intituled, "An act to explain and amend an act made in the 11th and 12th years of the reign of King William the third, intituled, and act to enable Justices of Peace to build and repair gaols in their respective counties, and for other purposes therein mentioned;" and they will be ready to execute and deliver securities for the same, in sums of �100 each, at the next adjournment, to be held at the White Hart Inn, in Winchester, on Saturday the 30th inst at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to such person or persons as shall advance the same.
All persons desirous of advancing any sum or sums of money on the above security, are requested to signify the same to Carew Gauntlett, Esq the Treasurer, at Winchester. By the Court.
JAMES RAVEN Deputy Clerk of the Peace.




TURNPIKE TOLLS TO BE LETT.

WHEREAS in pursuance of notices given in the manner directed by the act passed in the thirteenth year of the reign of his present Majesty for regulating the Turnpike roads, the Tolls arising at the Toll Gate at Ram Alley, near Burbage, upon that part of the Turnpike road from Swindon to Everly, lying between Marlborough and Everly, were put up for Auction to be Lett to the best bidder, at the Three Tuns Inn, in Marlborough, on Monday the 4th day of this instant August, at the sum of thirty-three pounds and three shillings, being the rent the said Tolls were lett for the last year; but no bidder offered - Notice is hereby given, that the said Tolls will be Lett by Auction to the best bidder, at the Three Tuns Inn, at Marlborough aforesaid, on Monday the third day of September, 1788, between the hours of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and six o'clock in the afternoon, in the manner directed by the said act. Whoever happens to be the best bidder must at the same time give security, with sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road, for the payment of the rent at such times, and in such manner as they shall direct.
By order of the Trustees.
THO. WARD, Clerk. Marlborough, Aug 4, 1788.




LONG ROOM, SOUTHAMPTON, 1788.
THE BALL for the Master of the Ceremonies, will be on Tuesday the 26th of August.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Haynes, No.149, High street.




WANTED, an Apprentice to a Surgeon and Apothecary in extensive business. For particulars enquire of John White, Surgeon, Shaftesbury, Dorset.




WANTED a steady useful SERVANT, that can shave and comb wigs (as a Footman) to live wholly in the county. He may be in or out of livery, and his character must be unexceptionable.
Enquire of the printer.




WANTED immediately, - An APPRENTICE to a SURGEON and APOTHECARY, in extensive practice, where he will have great opportunities of improvement - A premium will be expected.
Enquire of Mr Harold, Printer, Marlborough.




POINTERS.
WANTED immediately, a Brace of Staunch POINTER DOGS; a thorough trial of them will be required.
For particulars enquire of Mr. Lipscomb, Game-keeper, at Corsham, near Portsmouth.




WANTS a Place as PARK KEEPER, GAMEKEEPER, or GROOM, - A Young Man qualified for either of the above places, and who can being an undeniable character for sobriety, good temper, and integrity.
Any Nobleman or Gentleman wanting such a servant, will be waited on immediately, by addressing a line to Mr.Harold, Printer, Marlborough.




TO be SOLD, two brace of staunch POINTERS, and an English SETTER, broke to the gun, all very fast hunters, and the property of one gentleman - For particulars apply (post paid) to Mr Harold, printer, Marlborough.




WANTED to teach School in a Country Village, a Man and Woman of good characters. The salary �12 a year, and a good House and Garden, for teaching about 30 Charity Children of both sexes to read, and the girls to be instructed in plain work, &c. Diligent persons may be sure of further advantages.

Enquire of Thomas Smith, stationer, at Devizes; or of the Printer of this Journal. Letters to be post-paid.




ALL Persons who have any Demands on the Estate and Effects of Mr. WILLIAM ALEXANDER, of Fontmell Magna, in the county of Dorset, miller, deceased, are desired to send an account of the same to Mr. Whitaker, of Shaftesbury, attorney at Law; and all persons who stand indebted to the said William Alexander, are required to settle their accounts immediately with Mr. Whitaker.




A CARD.

MRS. SMITH respectfully assures her Friends and the Public in general, that the terms of her Boarders are exactly the same as have been these nine years past, notwithstanding a report to the contrary has lately prevailed, which is without the least foundation whatever.

TERMS, viz.

Board per ann�15150
Entrance110



Blandford, July 31, 1788.




WESTERN CANAL,

A General Meeting will be held at the Castle Inn, at Marlborough, Wilts, on Tuesday the 9th of September next, at twelve o'clock, to take into consideration a plan for extending the Navigation of the Rivers Kennett and Avon, so as to form a direct inland communication between London, Bristol, and the West of England, by a Canal from Newbury to Bath.




Just published, Price 7s. 6d.
THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON,
Translated from the HEBREW,
By BERNARD HODGSON, LL.D.
Vicar of Tolpudle, Dorset.
And Principal of Hertford College, Oxford.
Sold by Messrs. Collins, Salisbury; Sollers, Blandford; Gould, Dorchester; Rivington and Elmsley, London.




SOUTHAMPTON, Aug.5, 1788.
BALK TIMBER.

THIS day arrived the Ship NANCY, Captain JOHN HENDERSON, from the Baltic, with a large Cargo of new MEMEL TIMBER, which is now unloading at Four Posts, near this town, and will be sold on reasonable terms, by applying to Thomas Eldridge, the importer, who has likewise a very large assortment of the best CHRISTIANA DEALS and BATTENS, with double and single LATHS.

N.B. Four Posts is about a miles from Southampton, on the Western Road, in the parish of Milbrook.




The ESTATE of ROBERT FABIAN, Deceased,

THE surviving Trustees of the Estate and Effects of ROBERT FABIAN, late of East Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, in the county of Southampton, ship-builder, deceased, intend to meet on Thursday the 28th day of this inst August, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Mr. Thomas Rogers, known by the Sign of the Coach and Horses, in the town and county of Southampton, to make a dividend of the Estate and Effects of the said ROBERT FABIAN; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts upon oath, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend; and the dividend then declared will be paid on the 4th day of September next, between the hours of ten in the morning and three in the afternoon, at the house of the said Thomas Rogers.

All persons indebted to the Estate of the said ROBERT FABIAN, are requested to pay the same immediately to Mr George Bower, of Newton Buildings, Southampton.
Southampton, August 8, 1788.




NEW FOREST, HANTS.

TO be SOLD, a new and modern-built Freehold VILLA, with every necessary attached and detached office, situate in the centre of a field or park of about 30 acres of Land, form'd by nature the most pleasing spot in the country. The buildings are situate on an eminence commanding an extensive and variegated prospect, beautiful beyond description. The Villa (never yet inhabited) is in the parish of Bramshaw, consists of four rooms on each floor, and three stories high; distant from Lyndhurst 5 miles, 6 from Romsey, and near the mid-way between Southampton and Salisbury.

Particulars known by applying (letters post-paid) to Mr. Hookey, Southampton; Mr. John Andrews, Bramshaw; or Mr. Holmes, attorney, Romsey.
N.B. Several houses in the neighbourhood of Southampton to be lett and others for sale. Apply by letters post-paid to Mr. Hookey, Auctioneer, Southampton.




WELLS MUSICAL FESTIVAL
WILL be celebrated on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of August; the whole
Under the Direction of SIGNOR RAUZZINI
Principal Vocal Performers, - Madame Mara, Miss Cantelo, Mr. Norris, Mr. Parry, Mr. Cooke, and Mr Russell
Principal Instrumental Performers, - Messrs Brooks, Herschell, Ashley, Smart, Sarjent, Sykes, Ashley and four Sons, Loder, Banks, &c.
On TUESDAY the 19th will be performed
A GRAND CONCERTO SPIRITUALE,
Selected from the Compositions of Mr.Handel.
On WEDNESDAY the 20th,
The SACRED ORATORIA of the MESSIAH,
On THURSDAY the 21st,
HANDEL's DETTINGEN TE DEUM,
With two Miscellaneous Acts.
There will be a CONCERT of MODERN MUSIC, and a BALL, on the first and second Evenings.
Further particulars in future Advertisements.
Tickets 5s each, for each day's performance, to be had of Mr. Perkins, Organist, at Mr. Evill's Circulating Library, and at the principal Inns in Wells.
Books of each day's performance to be had in due time of Mr Gye, printer, in Bath, and at the Cathedral on the mornings of performance.
*** There will be an Ordinary at the Swan and White Hart Inns.




WANTS a Place, a middle aged Woman, a COOK. She perfectly understands her Business, and can have an undeniable character from her last place.
Also a young Woman as LADY's MAID, who likewise perfectly understands her business, and can have a good character from her last place.
Apply by letter, post-paid, to Mr Upsdale, bookseller, Alresford, Hants.




MR. MERCEY, jun. (Pupil of Monsieur Vestris) relying upon well-attested credentials for his abilities, professions, and flattering encouragement given him by the Schools who honour him with their confidence, is induced to reside at Andover, and to open there an ACADEMY for DANCING and MUSIC - He will be happy to attend any the neighbouring schools.




Southampton, Subscription Sailing Match
ON Wednesday the 27th of August, 1788, a Prize of TWENTY GUINEAS will be sailed for by Vessels, carvel-built, not exceeding 15 Tons Burthen, per register, registered at the port of Southampton, to be distributed in the following manner, viz.
To the 1st Vessel, 7 Guineas.
2d do. 5
3d do. 3
4th do. 2
5th do. 1
6th do. 1
7th do. 1

And as a farther encouragement to the fishermen of Itchen Ferry, &c. a gratuity will be given to the unsuccessful candidates who shall start and sail the whole distance, and arrive at the signal boats within one hour after the boat entitled to the first prize.
To sail from Cracknorehard at ten o'clock in the morning, round a vessel to be stationed between the Mother Bank and Stoke's Bay; subject to other regulations, as may be seen on application to Mr Morton, at the Customhouse, with whom all vessels intending to sail for the prize must be entered on or before the 20th of August.




STOLEN or STRAYED, on Tuesday evening the 8th of July, 1788, out of a field belonging to Charles Wyatt, of Bonwood, in the parish of Winborne Minster, in the county of Dorset, - A SORREL HORSE, about 13 hands high, a small star in the forehead, a spavin on the near hock, and AW on the near shoulder, the tail docked, the off hoof behind thicker than the other.
Likewise lost out of the same field on Friday night, July the 25th - A BAY STONE COLT, two years old, between 12 and 13 hands, long black tail and mane, rather rusty, long head, wide ears, ewe necked, marked in both shoulders with a flower-de-luce, the one up, the other down, full shoed.
Whoever will give intelligence of the said Horses shall be amply rewarded, and if stolen, shall on conviction of the offender or offenders, receive Two Guineas, and all reasonable expences, by me
CHARLES WYATT.




NAVY-PAY-OFFICE, Aug 3, 1788.

THE following Persons being Relations, Attornies, and Executors of Seamen of his Majesty's Ships under-mentioned, are desired to send by the general post their directions to me, at this office. Persons of the above description, who may be resident in or near the Metropolis, are requested to call here, provided their attendance is not inconvenient to them, nor interferes with their respective occupations.
JOHN BEDINGFELD

Henry Baker, AdamantMargaret Hellard, Phoenix
Bridget Griffin, AuroraJohn Newland, Rippon
Diana Norman, BountyJoseph Allen, Salisbury
Susannah Ryan, CullodenWilliam Greenham, Ditto
Margaret Beard, DittoSarah Gatehouse, Ditto
Mary Bridges, CrownJane Parker, Syrus
John Low, DidoMary Daniels, Ditto
Alice Gasker, Ditto.George Eldridge, Ditto
Mary Burke, DaphneSusannah Letsom, Solebay
Robert Fagan, Eagle [?]Francis Smith, Ditto
Elizabeth Birdway, ElizabethMargaret Humphreys, Southampton
Samuel Davies, GibraltarWilliam Pickett, Sybill
Elizabeth Boston, JupiterHugh Young, Ditto
George Robertson, Lizard and BristolThomas Mott, Ditto
Thomas Gaithwaite, MerlinBridget Boane, St.Philip's Castle
John Franklin, MediatorMary Cooper, Triumph
Robert French, NarcissusGuy Julian, Venus
Thomas Henton, Nautilus
William Goodman, Preston






ANSTY near SHASTON.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by G. HAYDEN, on the Premises, on Wednesday the 13th of August inst and following days - All the Live and Dead Stock and Household Goods of Mr. TURNER; consisting of about 112 acres of corn, 420 sheep, six cart horses, three ricks of hay, six cows, three wagons, &c.




WILTS.

TO be LETT, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, MILSTONE HOUSES, in the county of Wilts, now in the occupation of the Rev. Mr. POLHILL, consisting of two parlours and a kitchen, four bed-chambers, with garrets over them, a brewhouse and under ground cellars, two stables and a coach-house, a garden, orchard, and a close of pasture land, situate about ten miles from Salisbury, and two from Amesbury.

The premises will be lett for a term of years, and particulars may be had of Richard Southby, Esq, at Burford, or of Mr Chubb, attorney, in Salisbury.




HANTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Swan Inn, in New Alresford, on Thursday the 28th day of August, 1788, between the hours of two and five o'clock in the afternoon, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which notice will be given.
A MESSUAGE, Water Corn Mill, Stabling for eight Horses, Cart-house, Kiln for drying Wheat, Pig-Pens, Yard, two Gardens, and five acres of Meadow Ground, in Greatham, near Petersfield, in the county of Southampton; and also a Barn, Stable, Farm-yard, about forty-two acres of arable Land, eleven acres of Meadow, and a small Coppice, in Hackley, adjoining Greatham, with a considerable quantity of timber growing thereon.

N.B. All the Buildings in Greatham are new, and all built with brick, and the other buildings are in good repair.
Enquire of Messrs. Winter and Fleetwood, attornies, at New Alresford, Hantt - Robert Hawkins, the tenant, will shew the premises.




WEYMOUTH, June 13, 1788.
ASSEMBLY-ROOMS and HOTEL, GLOUCESTER-ROW.

J. STACIE, greatly obliged by the encouragement received in former seasons, takes the liberty to inform the nobility and gentry, &c. that the HOTEL and ROOMS are open for the season; is happy to be able to repeat the opinion of his patrons, that his situation is the first in the kingdom; his eating and sleeping rooms commanding both the finest sea and land prospects, close to the sea side, and within a few doors of his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester's

N.B. Lodgings for gentlemen, and the largest families accommodated. Stabling for any number of horses, and coach-houses.
The best Wines, &c. of every sort.




WILTS.

TO be LETT, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, - A large FARM, situate near Malmesbury, in the county of Wilts, and containing 349 acres of arable, and 169 acres of meadow and pasture - Grass seeds are sown with the present crop. The present tenant will shew the premises, on receiving a written order from Mr. Richardson, land-surveyor, at Devizes, who is empowered to lett the estate, and of whom all further particulars may be known.




TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Golden Lion Inn, in Bridport, in the county of Dorset, on Tuesday the 12th day of August inst at two o'clock in the afternoon.

THE FEE SIMPLE and INHERITANCE of all that the MANOR or MANORS of LODERS otherwise LOTHERS MATRAVERS and BOTHENHAMPTON, with its Rights, Royalties, and Appurtenances; together with the very improveable FARM there, now in the occupation of Mr. Richard Travers, as tenant thereof, being the FREEHOLD ESTATE of WARREN LISLE, Esq situate in the said parishes of Loders and Bothenhampton, near Bridport, in the said county.

A Particulars of the said Manor and Lands may be had by application to Mr Templeman, in Dorchester; or to Mr John Luckham, in Upway, in the said county of Dorset.




DORSET.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Friday the 15th day of August inst, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the King's Head Inn, in Wimborne, for the remainder of a term of 90 years, determinable on three good lives.
All that new-erected WATER MILL called RUSHTON MILL, with the Dwelling-house, stable, barn, and other out-houses adjoining, and about 19 acres of arable or pasture, and one acre of meadow land thereto belonging, situate at Tarrant-Rushton, in the county of Dorset, now in the occupation of Luke Waterman and Silas Kearly

For a sight of the premises apply to the tenants; and for further particulars to Mr. Dean, attorney, at Wimborne.




SOMERSET.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, (if not disposed of in the mean time by Private Contract) at the George Inn, in Frome Selwood, in the county aforesaid, on Friday the 15th day of August inst on such conditions as shall be then produced.
All that Capital MANSION or DWELLING HOUSE, situate in Frome aforesaid, called HALL HOUSE, with large pleasure and kitchen gardens, walled and well stocked with the choicest fruit trees; a close of excellent meadow (2 acres) adjoining, and other appurtenances, now in the occupation of Mr. Frampton, attorney at law.
Also all that neat and compact DWELLING HOUSE, with the courts, yards, and other appurtenances thereto belonging, near or adjoining to the said capital Mansion, and now in the occupation of Miss Lacy.
The above premises are freehold, and being in some respect intermixed with each other, will be sold together in one lot; are well calculated for a clothier or eminence, the river running at the bottom of the meadow, and there being out-buildings once employed in that business, and now capable of being again converted to that use.

For further particulars apply to Mr. Wm. Bull, in Frome; or to Mr. Stephens, attorney, in Salisbury.




THE next meeting of the Trustees of the Turnpike Road under Salisbury Plain, will be held at the Cross Keys Inn, at Foffant, on Friday the 15th of this instant.




HOUSE WANTED.

WANTED, a HOUSE fit for a gentleman's family, with a small Freehold Estate round it, within twenty or thirty miles of Bath. Letters, post-paid, addressed to Mr. Smith, at Marshal's Library, Bath, will be attended to. It is requested the description may be particular.

N.B. A very eligible situation would induce the advertiser to become a tenant.




NEWCASTLE COALS.
NOW delivering at Southampton Quay, - A Cargo of the best TANFIELD MOOR, at 25s per chaldron, 1s per chaldron will be allowed for ready money, by
RICHARD LIGHT, Jun.
August 9, 1788.
*** Will be about eight days delivering.
N.B. A quantity of Dutch Tarras to be sold on reasonable terms.




WILTON, Aug 5, 1788.

THE Creditors of WILLIAM CURTIS, late of the Bell Inn, at Wilton, are desired to meet at the same Inn on Friday the 15th day of August instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, when it will be proposed on behalf of the said William Curtis, to deliver up the whole of his effects to his creditors to be divided amongst them in proportion to their several demands, and which, if accepted of, will be immediately paid.- Any creditors who cannot attend are requested to send their accounts, as the dividends cannot be paid without the concurrence of all the creditors.




FISHERTON, near SARUM, Aug 1, 1788.

WHEREAS one JOSEPH MERRELL, by trade a Shoe-maker, did abscond himself, leaving a wife and two children chargeable to the said parish; he is about thirty-six years of age, nearly five feet six inches high, rather thin, dark complexion, long hooked nose, short thick curled brown hair, speaks quick, and mostly works on women's shoes.- Whoever will give information so as he may be secured to the parish officers, shall receive Two Guineas reward, by applying to us,

MATTHEW FELTHAM,}Overseers
THOMAS ROSEWELL,}






SOUTHAMPTON, July 24, 1788.

WHEREAS several Articles in the Camp Furniture, viz. A Marquee, a bedstead, bed, chairs, &c. have been laying in the storehouse of George Farver, for several years : I do now give notice, that if the said goods are not claimed, and all expences paid for carriage, storehouse-room, &c. they will be sold by public auction, by T. Eldridge and Son, on Thursday August 14, at the Royal George, in this town, in order to defray the same.
Witness my hand,
(Signed) GEORGE FARVER.




COUNTY HOSPITAL, WINCHESTER, July 16, 1788.

THE Subscribers to this Charity, whose Subscriptions were due Lady-day last, as also those who are farther in arrear, are requested forthwith to pay their respective contributions to the Treasurer, or Secretary at the Hospital, or to Messrs. Hoare, Bankers, London; Mr. Walker, Winchester; Mr. Mountaine, Portsmouth; Mr. Kellow, Southampton; Charles Childe, Esq Gosport; Mr Middleton, Ringwood; Mr. Beckley, surgeon, Lymington; Mr. Jackson, Basingstoke; and Mr. Upsdale, Alresford.

By order of the Committee,
W.H. VAUGHAN, Secretary.
N.B. The printing of the annual state is deferred for a short time, in expectation that the subscriptions in arrear will speedily be paid.




PASSAGE TO AND FROM FRANCE,
Between SOUTHAMPTON and HARVE-DE-GRACE.
JOHN WEEKS, Master of the JOANNA PACQUET, sails from Southampton every Tuesday, and from Harve-de-Grace every Friday (wind and weather permitting.)
Carries passengers, carriages, horses, and also such sort of goods as can be legally imported or exported, at the usual prices.
The JOANNA is a new and fast sailing vessel, having every accommodation for passengers. It is well known that Mr. WEEKS has hitherto made his passages regular; and being determined to pay every attention to such ladies and gentlemen who may please to honour him with their favors, and be as punctual as in his power to time, he hopes to merit and receive their encouragement.
Address to Mr.Weeks, or Mess. Seward and Le Feuvre, Southampton; Mr. Wm. Durand, at the Bienvenu's Hotel, Harve-de-Grace.
N.B. Mr.Weeks has another convenient vessel, with a careful Master, to take passengers or merchandize to any port of France in the Channel.




HORSES and HORNED CATTLE
TO be taken in to keep by the week, in exceeding good Grass, at Belmont, near Warnford, Hampshire.
For further particulars enquire (as above) of the Earl of Clanricarde's Bailiff there.




BROUGHTON, HANTS.

TO be LETT, and entered upon at Michaelmas next.- A very desirable FARM at the rent, called the MANOR FARM, containing about 361 acres of arable, meadow, and pasture land; grass seeds have been sown with the Lent crop, and several acres of saintfoin just coming into perfection. The coming on tenant may enter immediately to carry out the dung, and prepare for a wheat crop.

For particulars apply to Benjamin Preedy, at Norman Court, near Broughton; or of Messrs Strong and Still, Clement's Inn, London.




WIMBORNE.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Friday the 22d day of August next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Crown Inn, in Wimborne.

All that handsome brick sashed DWELLING-HOUSE, newly fitted up, situate in the East Borough in Wimborne; consisting of four rooms on a floor, with a coach house and stable for four horses, and other detached offices, fit for a genteel family; also a large walled garden adjoining, pleasantly situated against the River Allen, and well planted with fruit trees, now in the occupation of Peter Tait, Esq

For further particulars apply to Mr. Tait, or to Mr. Dean, attorney, at Wimborne.
N.B. If the premises should be sold by private contract before the day fixed for the Auction, timely notice will be given.




BISHOP's STOKE, near WINCHESTER, HANTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Anchor Inn, Bishop's Stoke, by WILLIAM BORMAN, on Thursday the 28th of August, 1788, between the hours of three and six o'clock in the afternoon, unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract, of which notice will be given.
All that MESSUAGE or TENEMENT and GARDEN, situate at Bishop's Stoke, in the occupation of Mr. William Watkins, carpenter, tenant at will, held under the Bishop of Winchester, at a small fine, on death or alienation.
The Premises are substantially built with brick and tile, and are in exceeding good repair, consisting of three rooms on a floor, with a wash-house, a large carpenter's shop, and saw-house detached; and the garden, comprizing 12 roods, is well stocked with fruit trees, &c.

Particulars may be known of Mr. Broadway, at Otterbourne; and of the Auctioneer, Winchester.




MARSHWOOD HOUSE.

TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, a handsome and commodious modern-built DWELLING-HOUSE, with convenient stables, coach-houses, granaries, and other offices, pleasantly situated at Marshwood, in the parish of Dinton, in the county of Wilts; together with about fifteen acres of garden and pleasure ground, beautifully laid out and planted with choice fruit, fir, and other trees, shrubs, &c. now in the highest perfection, and about ninety-four acres of good arable, pasture, and coppice land, all near adjoining, with proper buildings for farming the same - The whole in exceeding good repair, and fit for the immediate reception of a genteel family. Marshwood House is situated near the turnpike-road leading from Salisbury to Hindon, 12 from Warminster, and 29 from Bath. The country abounds with game, and several packs of hounds are kept in the neighbourhood.

The premises are held by lease (and will be sold) for the remainder of a term of 99 years, determinable on good lives.
Further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Swayne, attorney at law, Wilton, or at Marshwood House.