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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury & Winchester Journal
Monday, January 20th, 1783.
COUNTRY NEWS.
GLOUCESTER, Jan 13. Yesterday morning, about two o'clock, the Gloucester diligence and the Birmingham coach, coming from London, were stopped at the two-mile stone on the other side of Oxford, by two highwaymen indifferently mounted, one of whose horses appeared to have a remarkable white face, so remarkable, that the passengers imagine it was artificially made with paper; they took about six pounds in money from the different passengers, and rifled the seats of the Gloucester carriage, from whence they took several articles.
DERBY, Jan.9. We have had, the last week, two fatal instances of the dreadful effects of canine madness. On Wednesday the 1st curt.died, at the White-Lion in the town, a man who was employed as a waggon-driver for a person at Brailsford, and whose illness was attended with all the symptoms of the hydrophobia - And on Saturday last, at Hulland-Ward, in this county, of the same terrible disorder, Mr. Joseph Gaunt, wheelwright - About nine weeks since, Mr Gaunt, having a sore on his leg, suffered a dog that was kept in the house to lick the wound (from a persuasion of the healing quality of a dog's tounge) but in a day or two the dog was observed to be disordered, and suspicions arising that he was mad, they immediately destroyed him. Mr. Gaunt was taken a few days later with what he thought was a cold, but it proved to be hydrophobia; and notwithstanding the assistance of an able physician and surgeon, he died as above related. It is something remarkable that both the above persons appeared sensible to the last; and Mr. Gaunt in particular told his friends, that he did not know how the would get any medicine into him, as he could swallow no liquid; in short he was fully convinced of the nature of his complaint.
LONDON, TUESDAY, January 14.
On Friday arrived at Bristol, the Somerset, Hunt, from Tortola, which place she left the 7th ultimo. By her we learn, that Admiral Pigot, was cruizing with fourteen sail of the line to windward of Guadaloupe, the inhabitants of which were in such apprehension of being attacked by the English, that 3000 troops had been sent from Martinico for its defence.
We further learn, that preparations were making at Antigua to receive 10,000 troops, which were expected to arrive there, from which it was conjectured that some important conquests were intended - We are also assured, that the day before Capt.Hunt sailed, a vessel had arrived at St.Thomas's from North Carolina, the Captain of which reported that the Loyalists in Charles Town had made overtures to the American General for terms of accommodation, which were by him unfavoured with an answer; and upon his drawing nearer, and attempting to get possession of the town, the Loyalists stood on their defence, and being assisted by our troops, a bloody battle ensued, in which the Americans were beaten with the loss of 300 men killed, wounded, and prisoners. However this may be, the Charles-Town garrison were not arrived in the West-Indies when the Somersall sailed; so that we may conclude something of importance had prevented their embarkation.
Tis now said, that the Court of France, which never intended to establish real Independence for America, but a change in the Dependence from England to France, finding this country ready to grant to America all she demanded, have applied to Congress, requiring them to guarantee to France a preference in the American trade to all other countries. The Congress foreseeing how matters are likely to go in case of a peace, have declined the engagement. The French, intent only upon their own interest, have made overtures of the same nature to the Loyalists; and promised to take up their cause against the Congress, if this party will espouse the interest of their trade. Should the Loyalists, exasperated as they are at being deserted by England, agree with the French, we may hereafter see both parties changing sides in America; and as our troops are withdrawn, the Congress will have the worst of the bargain.
That the French are making overtures to the Loyalists is a fact beyond doubt; it may most likely create a jealously in Congress, and finally be a means of the re-union and reconciliation of the States of America and the Mother-country - Gen. Even.
All the advices received by this day's mails concur in saying that the Cadiz fleet is not yet sailed; that out of the 40 ships talked of, Count d'Estaing will be able to take with him only ten, for want of seamen to man the rest; that the greatest preparations for war, however, are making all over that kingdom, as well as in the several ports of France; that the prospect of peace seems to be fled; and that the divisions in Holland are higher than ever, particularly since the examination of Van Brakel and Ensign de Witte, who were both confronted before the Council of War, on the 6th of this month.
Letters have been received from Sir Char. Knowles, Commanding Sea Officer at Gibraltar, giving an account, that on the 18th ult the Spaniards made a very formidable attack on the St.Michael, of 74 guns, then at anchor off the New Mole, from their guns and mortar-boats : they three near 300 shells at her, very few of which, Sir Charles observes, fell farther from her than 60 yards, most of them within 10, and many along-side : one was thrown into her, went down through the quarter-deck near the mizen-mast, and burst on the lower gun-deck, blowing out a great part of her gun room, and setting fire to a wad-room, which rendered it so dangerous, that it was found necessary to throw all the ship's powder overboard, to prevent her being blown up. The fire was extinguished, and the ship afterwards put into as good a state as possible.
A Spanish privateer of 22 guns, fitted out at Corunna, and bound from thence to the Havannah, with stores for the men of war there, is taken by the Prudent, of 64 guns, and carried into Barbadoes.
On Friday night a commission was signed by his Majesty, appointing Capt. Murray, of the 83d regiment, Deputy Adjutant-General, to the forces now ready to sail with Gen. Dalling, and giving Mr. Murray, at the same time, the rank of Major in the Army.
A few days since one of the crew belonging to his Majesty's ship Vesuvius died at Haslar hospital, of the wounds he received from Lieutenant Osmond, of the Swallow sloop. It appears the Lieutenant was going on board the Vesuvius in the night time, and being offended at some enquiries made by the deceased, who was one of the watch, he drew his hanger and stabbed him - The Coroner's inquest has been taken on the body, and the verdict is - Wilful murder. - Lieutenant Osmond is in confinement on board the Swallow, to take his trial.
BANKRUPTS.] Martin Slack Smallpiece, of Basing-lane, merchant. Henry Rider, of Wadesmilll, in Herts, linen-draper. Joseph Dugood, of Darlington, grocer. Robert Baker, of Bungay, grocer. John Richards, of Worcester, vintner.
SATURDAY's POST.
LONDON, THURSDAY, January 16.
THIS day at one o'clock a mail arrived express from Jamaica at the General-Post-Office, which was brought to Falmouth in his Majesty's packet boat the Grantham, Capt. Bull. The Grantham sailed the 2d of December, and has had a fine passage of six Weeks. We do not hear she brings any particular news, further than an account of the continuance of the warlike preparations carrying on at the Havannah and St.Domingo, where they are in expectation of a very powerful armament from Europe. The fleet from Europe was not to sail till further orders, which rendered th time very uncertain; but is expected to be the latter end of the present month, under convoy of two sail of the line.
The following account from Gibraltar is an undoubted fact:- "On the 16th of December, in the night, the Spaniards, to the amount of eight hundred men, with much vigilance and circumspection, had left the Camp at St.Roch, and chisseled their way through the rock, till they were advanced in a hollow way, under a kind of precipice, and when they had got thus far, scooped out a subterraneous passage for a lodgment, till they should get more time; but, on the subsequent night, on of the out-post sentinels, belonging to the garrison, discovered the enemy in this position and immediately alarmed the British troops. In this situation the Spanish solders were the next morning, without being able to advance or retreat; and though the garrison cannot get at them, they are continually throwing hand grenades, and other preparations of the like kind, to prevent their getting off - notwithstanding which, the Spaniards steal out in the night-time; but it is supposed not less than two hundred were killed or wounded the first night after the discovery." This account is brought by Capt. Saunders, of an ordnance transport, which was captured. He left Gibraltar the 20th of December. Gen. Adv.
An order was sent by the latest dispatches to Gibraltar for the St.Michael, of 74 guns, to be navigated directly to the island of Madeira, there to wait for further instructions.
There are advices in town of a very authentic complexion (though they do not come officially either from the Government or India Company's officers) which positively assert, that Sir Richard Bickerton arrived in India and joined Admiral Sir Edward Hughes with six ships of the line, two frigates, and three storeships, in September; two storeships were also arrived at Bombay, that went out with the same fleet. Commodore Bickerton has had a long passage, having sailed from Spithead the 6th of February last, which makes about seven months to the time of his joining Admiral Hughes's squadron.
Letters from Charles-Town, dated Nov.1, mention, that preparations were making with the utmost diligence for the evacuation of that place. Thousands of the inhabitants were packing up their goods, and conveying their negroes to Jamaica and other parts of the West-Indies, where they could be employed for the benefit of the owners. The troops belonging to the garrison were embarking on the day those letters left Charles-Town, and it was supposed they were bound to the Leeward or Windward Islands. All hopes of a countermand having entirely vanished, the Loyalists were in an unhappy situation.
By a transport lately arrived from America we learn, that, on their passage home, they met the Keyser, Captain Waddington, bound to Africa, with transports, who informed the Master of the transport, that Patrick Madan had attempted to mutiny, soon after they had sailed, and that he had in consequence hung him up at the yard-arm; so that he has at last met the fate his numerous cruelties so justly entitle him to.
Lord Cornwallis is certainly to have the command in the East-Indies, and is to embark for that station in a few weeks. Colonel Tarleton is to accompany him, and to have command of two corps of 500 men each, one cavalry, the other infantry.
Extract of a Letter from Plymouth, Jan. 12.
"Friday, Jan.10. Orders came down this day from the Admiralty, for the Ocean, of 90 guns, now lying in dock, to be paid off. She was paid off, and put out of commission at eight o'clock this evening, as she stands in great need of a thorough repair, and is to have it previous to her going out of dock.
"The bustle and hurry in repairing his Majesty's ships in the different docks of the yard here, is not favourable to peace, as the greatest expedition is used to get them forward as fast as possible, in order to have a formidable fleet in the spring."
Extract of a Letter from St.Mary's, Scilly, Jan. 14.
"This morning came in the Lapwing privateer, in a very shattered condition, and has brought in with her a French privateer of 16 six and nine-pounders. The prize is a mere wreck, having no mast left standing, and being very leaky. The engagement between her and the Lapwing lasted, at close quarters, near two glasses, during which the French had eight men killed and 14 wounded, four of which are since dead. The Lapwing had seven men killed, and 15 wounded, three of which died of their wounds soon after. The privateer belongs to Dunkirk, and is called the Martia."
In the course of the present negotiation, Lord Shelburne, when he proposed to the Comte de Vergennes to put the trade of the two kingdoms on a new footing, mutually for the benefit of both, wrote one of the most liberal, and, at the same time, cautious letters that could be penned; he explained the principles of trade, and the reciprocal interest of France and England. De Vergennes, in his answer, seemed to dwell unwarrantably on the little advantage we reaped of our Portugal trade, putting the business much on the supposition that we were forced to pay cash for Port wines, and therefore any agreement of exchange with France would be to our advantage. At the same time he liked the scheme, and said he would be prepared to treat upon it. He immediately summoned to Paris committees of all the woollen, hardware, and stuff manufacturers in the kingdom, in order to consult them upon the articles of English goods which might be taken with the least injury to them. French trading jealousy is like the English : they raised such an outcry, that he could get little information from them; for they apprehended the stroke would, by means of the novelty united with fashion, ruin all their fabrics; and begged the Comte to propose the import of horses and corn to Lord Shelburne, two articles which would not interfere with them. Horses he had no objection to; but corn, in scarce times, would not be sold, and in cheap seasons would ruin the French farmers. He dismissed them, determining to be guided by his own ideas.
In the English fabrics to be taken by France in payment for wine, the French were most desirous of having Birmingham and Sheffield goods, which would also be most advantageous to England; for they are the fabrics in which we can undersell France the most, consequently establish the trade on the most permanent footing.
This afternoon stocks got up one half per cent. This rise (according to the report of the day) is attributed to the arrival of Mr. Laurens from Paris, with powers to adjust some essential impediments which have hitherto retarded the progress of the peace.
The prospect of peace has given much spirit to the various manufactories of the kingdom, and particularly to that of Manchester; new life has been infused into the numerous bodies who are concerned, and who have experienced undescribable calamities from the long stagnation of trade, occasioned by the war. We understand, that within the last four weeks upwards of 10,000 additional hands had been employed in the manufactory of Manchester.
All the ships of war, that went to the relief of Gibraltar are smoaked and washed with vinegar, by order of the Admiralty.
We hear from Bath, that last Friday a duel was fought at Widcomb, near that city, between a baker and a barber; the dispute arose from the barber's taking a false oath; the baker received the first fire without effect, and returned the same, slightly wounded his adversary in the head, the ball at the same time striking off his wig, which so terrified this martial tonsor, that he fell upon his knees, and supplicated the forgiveness of the heroic baker.
SHIP NEWS.
PORTSMOUTH, Jan 17. Arrived : Hope, Hackwood, from Oporto; St.Anna, Jardem, from St.Andero; Friends, Le Roy, from Guernsey; Hannah, Harding, and Endeavour, Barfoot, from London; and Lambton, Gillespy, from St.Lucar.
Sailed : Aurora, Pearson; and Good Intent, Humphreys, for Sunderland.
COWES Jan 17. Arrived : Amphitrion, Hoden [?], from Montserrat; St.John, White, from London; John, Hodger, and Falmouth, Rocket, from Exon.
Sailed : King George the Third, Kendal, for New York; Cleveland, Butler, for Sunderland; Willington, Diligence, Hopewell, Minerva, Friendship, and Whitby transports to Spithead, to join convoy for New-York; and Jonge Jan, Moyman, for Ostend.
LONDON, SATURDAY, January 18.
Just as this paper was going to press we were assured that the preliminaries for a peace are signed, and that this intelligence was communicated to the Bench of Justices sitting at Westminster by a nobleman of the first rank and character. Though this news has been communicated to us with strong reasons for its authenticity, it may be proper to remind the public, that Mr. Townshend, in his late letter to the Lord Mayor, promised to send his Lordship immediate information whenever such event took place; and we can venture to assure the public, that no such authenticated intelligence from the Secretary of State had been received at the Mansion-house or the Bank at three o'clock, though the same report had been circulated through the city, and the stocks rose considerably on the occasion - St.James's Chron.
Notwithstanding the general and sanguine manner in which the report of an actual conclusion of peace is now circulated, we can assure our readers, that the messenger who is expected to return with the ultimatum of the Court of Madrid this evening had not arrived in the metropolis when this paper went to press.- This wished for event therefore certainly does not, for the present, rest upon so sure and respectable a basis as the interested representations of stock-speculators would induce the public to believe- Eng. Chron.
Last night it was confidently reported at the Admiralty-office, that the articles of peace were signed, having arrived the evening before. The particulars are said to be highly honourable to this country, the French Court having yielded to our's in all the Oriental disputed articles. The sudden conclusion of this general pacific treaty is said to have been brought about by the American Congress, who have operated on the other belligerent powers as the Great Political Balance between the States at war; for the Provincials, having attained their ultimate object, insisted either on an immediate peace, or making a partial treaty with Great Britain - Lond. Chron.
Thursday his Majesty's frigate the Charlestown arrived at Spithead, from New-York, with dispatches from Sir G. Carleton and Rear Admiral Digby, which were forwarded immediately to the respective offices of Government.
By Sir Guy Carleton's letters it appears, that altho' Lord Hood had applied to him, previous to his departure for the Leeward Islands, for a body of troops to disperse thro' the ships of his squadron, to serve as marines, and assist the expeditions which might be planned against the West Indian islands; yet, from the prodigious force necessary for the defence of the lines at New-York, he had judged it unsafe to spare any of his garrison.
The Grantham Packet, Capt. Bull, brings advice, that the inhabitants of Jamaica were relieved from their apprehensions of an attack, in consequence of the arrival of Admiral Pigot's fleet to the windward. The embargo was taken off, and the merchantmen were loading with the greatest expedition to proceed to the place of rendezvous. It is imagined they would sail about the middle of December, under convoy of the Ardent and two frigates.
Yesterday came on at the Old Bailey the trial of Daniel Magenise, M.D. for the murder of John Hardy, hatter and hosier, in Newgate-street.
The two principal witnesses were Mary Decrow and Elizabeth Lancashire, who deposed, that when Mr. Magenise had retired to his own apartment, he threw some water from his window upon a sky-light in the parlour; that their master went up stairs, returned partly down, and then went up again; that high words passed between the parties; soon after which a candlestick was heard to fall, and the prisoner cried out murder; that on going up stairs, they found the deceased lying on the ground speechless, and he died almost immediately.
Mr. Daniel Shield, merchant, Viscount Barrington, Earl of Effingham, General Murray, Mr Edmund Burke, Major-General Fleming, Alderman Sawbridge, and Governor Nugent, all concurred in giving the prisoner a character of benevolence and mildness of disposition.
The Judge now summed up the evidence, pointing out the difference between manslaughter and murder. The Jury then withdrew, and, after being out half an hour, brought in their verdict Wilful Murder.
The auditory at the Old Bailey yesterday (says a correspondent) seemed prepared for a verdict of Manslaughter, and were astonished beyond measure, when, on the return of the jury, they heard the foreman pronounce the dreadful verdict, Guilty of wilful murder. The prisoner was then called upon to know if he had any thing to say, in order to shew why the Court should not give him judgment to die, according to law ? He said, that as the jury had thought proper to give so dreadful a verdict against him, he would submit to it, without arraigning it. But he must say, that if it was innocent to defend his own life, he was innocent:-- if it were murder in a man to defend his life when it was in danger, he was guilty.-- He had not sought to quarrel with the deceased; he did not go down to him, or quit his apartment; on the contrary, Mr.Hardy had twice been up with him, had assaulted him, struck him, and was in the act of throwing him over the stairs, when, by wounding Mr.Hardy, and by no other means could he at the time have saved his own life; he therefore, notwithstanding the verdict had been pronounced against him, must insist he was innocent, and in this assertion he would persevere to his last breath; he was in the hands of providence; and would submit with the most perfect resignation to its decrees; his life was now at the disposal of his Sovereign; be his royal determination what it might, he would bow to it with submission and composure.
The Recorder then proceeded to pass the usual sentence, after a most pathetic address to the Doctor, in which he declared, that he never felt so much pain and affliction as in passing such a sentence on such a man as he had proved to have shewn himself.
His execution is respited for a fortnight.
BANKRUPTS.] John Spiller, of Christchurch, Middlesex, dyer. - John Chapple, of Gun-street, in the Liberty of the Tower of London, weaver. - George Smirthwaite, of Bush-lane, Cannon-street, London, merchant.- Daniel Gotman, of Oxford-street, Middlesex, toyman and jeweller- Ja. Lacon, of the Hermitage, St.John, Wapping, cooper.- Wm. Rice, St.Thomas in the Cliffe, near Lewes, Sussex, timber-merchant.
HOME NEWS.
PORTSMOUTH, Jan 17. Arrived the Crocodile frigate from Newfoundland; and Andromache frigate from Plymouth.
Wednesday arrived the Charles Town frigate, Capt. Griffith, from New-York, which place it left the 24th ult. A very large American frigate was going out as this ship was coming in, called the South Carolina, she having been taken by the Diomede and Quebec men of war.
On Thursday sailed the following men of war, viz. Elizabeth, of 74 guns, Capt. Kingsmill; Grafton, of 74, Sir John Hamilton; Europe, of 64, Capt. Phillips; and Iphigenia, of 32, Capt. Parker, for the East-Indies.
Commodore Elliot dropt down to St.Helen's yesterday, with part of his squadron for the West Indies; he is expected to sail this day.
SOUTHAMPTON, Jan 18. Yesterday the sessions for this town was held, when a soldier was found guilty of stealing a shirt and a gold shirt-buckle, and burnt in the hand. A prosecution was immediately commenced against Nathan, a Jew, for buying the same much under value, and a bill of indictment was found against him by the Grand Jury, but on account of some witnesses not being ready, his trial was put off till the next sessions, and he was admitted to bail on his entering into a recognizance of �1000 for his appearance.
WINCHESTER, JANUARY 18.
On Tuesday last began the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this county. Capt. George Maynard was indicted for delivering to the late David Tyrie, executed for high treason, several tools and instruments, to enable him to break gaol, and make his escape; but after examining many of the witnesses on both sides, the defendant was acquitted.
On Wednesday came on the election of a Surgeon and Apothecary for the Gaol and Bridewell, in the room of Thomas Lipscomb, who had resigned. The candidates were, Mr. Kentish and Mr. Lyford, when the poll stood as follows :
For Mr Kentish, 21 - Mr. Lyford, 7.
This week the following prisoners have been committed to the county gaol, viz. John Rowles, charged with breaking into the house of Joyce Andrews, at Longham, and stealing a gold ring and some money.
Wm. Knapp and James Davis, charged with robbing John Squibb on the highway, in the Isle of Wight, of nine pounds, and other monies.
William Osmond, charged with killing and murdering Richard Tucker, at Portsmouth.
SALISBURY, JANUARY 20.
Monday a dispensation passed the Great Seal to enable the Rev. Edward Emily, M.A. Chaplain to the Earl of Carlisle, to hold the rectory of Bishop's-Lavington, in the county of Wilts and diocese of Sarum, together with the vicarage of Gillingham, with the chapels of Motcomb Eastover and Westover, in the county of Dorset, and diocese of Bristol.
On Thursday last was married Mr. G.Y Fort, of this city, to Miss Hounsom, daughter of Mr. Hounsom, of Fontingdon, in Sussex.
A few days since was married at Lavington, Mr. E. Skamel, of Warminster, to Miss Merewether, of Esterton, a genteel young lady, with a good fortune.
Lately died the Rev. Mr. Richard Sanderson, rector of Polshot, near Devizes; value about �200 per ann.
On Sunday the 5th instant died at Shaftesbury, Mr John Tucker, aged 82, whose character was that of a truly honest, sincere, humane, sensible man, and consistent Christian; much esteemed in his life-time, and greatly regretted at his death.
Wednesday the 8th instant died, of a consumption, in the 20th year of his age, Mr William Amor, of Littleton, in this county.
Saturday the 11th instant died, at Andover, Mrs. Andrews, a widow lady, of that place.
The Salisbury Theatre on Thursday last presented us with the celebrated Pantomime of Robinson Crusoe, a production which has cost the Managers infinite pains and expence in the getting up; and we make no doubt, from the universal applause which attended its representation, that it will amply reward them. The scenery is exceedingly well executed, and in every situation has a very striking effect, allowing for a few trifling mistakes, which even in London generally attend a first night's representation. We don't suppose any theatre out of the Metropolis ever displayed greater variety of scenery. Mr. Powell, in the motley-coloured hero, was exceedingly active, and his attitudes very pleasing.
On Wednesday last a horse belonging to a gentleman of Shaftesbury took fright, from the rattling of a chain about his legs, and getting from the man who led him, ran up the market street in a state of madness : The door of a house, with four steps leading up to it, being open, he leaped into a room where the mistress of the house and her two children were sitting by the fire. Happily the animal fell on his back, and thus enabled the poor woman to catch up the children, and run up stairs. The horse getting up, forced itself into the next room, where a woman was washing, and stood by the tub very quiet, till a person came and secured it. Fortunately no mischief attended this extraordinary affair, save that of demolishing a tea-table, and some of the equipage, that stood in the room; it being at a time of day when the children were at all at school, and few people in the street. The place were the horse rose to take the leap into the room, is upwards of 12 feet in height.
At the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this county, held here last week, Robert Walter, for stealing a quantity of wheat from a barn at Maiden Bradley, was ordered to be whipt twice, and imprisoned one year.- Jerome Ettry, for riotously assembling, with many other persons, within the chapelry of St.James, in this county, and stirring them up to commit divers outrages, and particularly to assault Robert Pearce, of Bishop's Cannings, labourer, and Mary his wife, was ordered to be imprisoned six months, and fined 3s. 4d. - Thomas Bales, for assaulting and beating the said Mary Pearce, to be imprisoned four months, and fined 3s. 4d.- Richard Coombs, Rob. Porch, Ann Melksham, sen. and Ann Melksham, jun. for the same offence, to be imprisoned three months, and fined 3s. 4d each - Martha Weston, for stealing two napkins, the property of Thomas Withers, to be imprisoned one month - Thomas Toomer, Thomas Watts, Tho. Osborne, John Adams, Martin Gibson, and Daniel Gawen, for petty thefts, were ordered to be whipt - Two were not prosecuted; and six were discharged.
On Tuesday last was committed to Fisherton gaol, Daniel Bell, charged with stealing fowls and various articles in iron, the property of Mrs. Alford, of Tisbury, in this county.
And on Thursday was committed to the same gaol, John Millard, of Ashton Keynes, butcher, charged with burglariously breaking into the dwelling-house of Thomas Carter, of Ashton Keynes aforesaid, baker, and stealing a silver watch, a gun, and other articles. - Also Henry Scriven, charged with being an accomplice in the above burglary.
Wednesday night, the 8th instant, Horton Inn, in the tenure of Mr. James Flipping, was broke open, and robbed of 80lb weight of beef, a leg of mutton, a quantity of cheese and butter, and other articles, with which the rogues went off undiscovered.
Tuesday night an Exeter diligence coming to this city from Blandford was attacked near New Farm, by a single highwayman, who crossed the driver, and without ordering him to stop, rode to the side of the carriage, thrust his pistol through the glass, and demanded of the passenger their money, or their lives. There were three gentlemen in the carriage, from two of whom he took about 15 guineas, but the other, being a Frenchman, saved himself from being robbed by either not understanding, or pretending not to understand the demands that were made. The highwayman refused their watches, but took out of the pocket of the carriage the tin canteen, containing the small parcels, and then rode off.
On Wednesday last two men were apprehended in Blandford, and committed to Dorchester gaol, for stealing a silver watch from Mr. Allenbridge, of Blandford, and several pieces of ribbon, from a shopkeeper there - They were extremely well dressed.
SALISBURY THEATRE.] The pantomime of ROBINSON CRUSOE, or HARLEQUIN FRIDAY, will be performed this evening, after the comedy of THE INCONSTANT - Wednesday and Friday the same entertainment.
Erratum in our last -- In the sum of Benefactions to the sufferers by fire at Beckington, read �215. 3s. 6d instead of �315. 3s. 6d.
*** The Paragraph from Melbury Abbas of a Tythe Cause, comes from an anonymous correspondent, and for that reason is omitted.
To the PRINTER.
SIR,
THE unhappy fate of the Centaur is too well known to be repeated. The unexpected escape, however, of Captain Inglefield, and the few of his company who were saved, is accompanied with circumstances hitherto not made known, but are such as obviously deserve to be made so; they are such as deeply interest, affect, and of course proportionally improve the mind.
The circumstances referred to are nearly as follow : Just before the fatal event, the foundering of the ship, took place, the Captain, on the alarm being given by the Master, took to the boat : he had not time to save those of his crew in whose welfare he took perhaps an especial interest; among these was an ancient Purser, an humble friend of his, who being born, had been bred a gentleman, and whose principles and manners had degenerated nothing with the decay of his means.
No sooner had the Captain entered the boat, then the rest of the crew who were near him taking the alarm, all instantly leaped into the boat; overcrowded of a sudden, it began to sink; a sense of the danger immediately acting on the greater part of the persons in the boat, through the sudden phrenzy of fear, they rushed into the water.
The boat this lightened, again buoyed up, and caught by the current, at that moment acting, was wafted from the ship; some of the crew swam after it, and one boy, more provident than the rest, dived with great force at some distance, and re-appearing on the surface, was taken up in the boat, and was preserved. The crew escaping seemed to be bound to a fate more lingering than they had left, apparently not less certain. Oars they had none, a sail was wanting, a rudder was providentially hanging at the stern; the Captain had in his pocket a nautical watch; a solitary blanket fastened on the boat hooked served them for a sail; and thus in an open boat, driving continually before the wind, with no covering from the elements, with no food but a little biscuit in the boat drenched in sea-water, they beat about in the vast Atlantic the whole period of seventeen days !
The satisfaction for their thirst was the most providential manner administered, by rain filling a vessel they had in the boat, and when empty, filling it again.
One man alone, through the rigours of the situation, inanition, fatigue, and cold, died in the company; and one may only, a common sailor, was so far forgetful of himself and his situation, as to wish for his departed fellow creature to gratify the importunity of hunger.
At the end of seventeen days, thus undirected by the art of ability of man, and unequivocally snatched from various fate by the sensible operations of Providence particularly exerted in their aid, they run through a track of near a thousand miles, and from their first calamity off Newfoundland, in lat. 47, at the end of the period above-mentioned, seventeen days, the boat came to land, in lat.37, on the Azores.
Yours, &c. A.B.
To Mr. FRANKLIN
SIR,
I TAKE this trouble to acquaint you, I have for years been afflicted with a soft Corn next my great toe, and was advised by Mrs. Webster, of Lombard-street, to try your CORN SALVE, and upon her recommendation sent my servant for a box of it, tho' fearful of receiving benefit, having tried so many before to no purpose; but from your's I have found such relief, that what has been a great grievance to me for years, appears to be perfectly cured, therefore, for the good of the public, you are welcome to make what use of this you think proper. I am Sir, your's,
S. ILES
Mount-street, Grosvenor-square,
May 9, 1782.
This justly celebrated Corn Salve is sold wholesale and retail, with printed directions, by Collins and Johnson, printers, in Salisbury; by the booksellers in the circuit of this paper; and the newsmen.
Account of the New Pantomime of Robinson Crusoe, or Harlequin Friday, exhibited for the first time on Thursday last, at the Salisbury Theatre
THIS entertainment opens with judicious solemnity :- A view of Robinson Crusoe's cave, with the fence before it, as described in the history, introduces the adventurer, who is seen descending from a trap-door by means of a ladder, and then by a shorter ladder gets over the paling, when he expresses in dumb show his distressful situation of being shut out from the society of the world, and the horror of being the prey to wild beasts or savages; - he then makes a notch on the wood, to signify Friday, the fifth day of the week; and after arming himself, he disappears, till the scene changes to a picturesque view of a romantic part of the island, which Crusoe crosses in his way to where his boat is. - We are next presented with a beautiful view of that part of the island, near which the history tells us he fixed on for erecting his bower. After working for some little time on the boat, he discovers the mark of a foot, which immediately strikes him with horror and surprise; and after great expressions of fear, he makes his exit.- We are next led to a view of the sea, and the savages landing their canoes, which is with great ingenuity perfectly represented.- The savages come forward with prisoners, and form a pleasing grotesque dance, during which one of the prisoners escapes.- A party is dispatched after him -- he flies near the habitation of Robinson Crusoe, who is pleased with the thought of rescuing him and obtaining a companion in his misfortunes -- he quickly fires and kills the pursuers -- Friday expresses great fear at the gun; but after several gestures of gratitude and love to the saver of his life, he follows him to the bower, which next appears, with goats, kids, and several other animals -- Friday exults at his happy situation -- Robinson Crusoe shoots birds, and with difficulty Friday is shown the use of the gun --- His master sends him off for water; he soon returns, and, from his terrified countenance, Crusoe is given to understand the savages are returned, and going to sacrifice their prisoners -- Friday is immediately armed, and they go off to meet the enemy -- The savages next appear round a fire, with the prisoners -- Crusoe and Friday enter and fire among them -- the savages are immediately dispersed -- Pantaloon and the Clown are unbound, and after several tokens of gratitude to their deliverers, a large ship appears in view --- a boat comes on shore with a Lieutenant, who is welcomed with great joy by the adventurers -- The Lieutenant sings a pleasing song, takes the whole company in his boat, and they are all seen to be rowed off to the ship, which concludes the first part.- In the second part we are presented with a variety of pantomimical business; among which is a fish-stall, which changes to a parlour; and the scene of the Ruins of Palmira, which is transformed to a beautiful Palace, makes a very striking finish, and justifies to us in pronouncing this entertainment perhaps equal to any thing of the kind out of London.
LOST, the beginning of last week, (supposed to have been stolen) from a pasture ground belonging to William Wyndham, Esq, in Dinton, Two CHILVER HOGS. Whoever will give information of the person or persons who stole them, shall, on conviction of the offender or offenders, received a reward of Ten Guineas.
To the Worshipful the Justices of the Peace for the County of SOUTHAMPTON,
I TAKE the earliest opportunity of returning you my most grateful thanks for your kind approbation, and appointing me Surgeon to the County Gaol; and I beg leave to assure you, I will punctually execute the trust with the utmost humanity and attention. I am, Gentlemen, with the greatest regard and esteem, your ever obliged and devoted humble servant,
N. KENTISH.
MEMEL TIMBER and RIGA MASTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Flat-house, Portsmouth Common, on Tuesday the 28th instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, a Cargo of MEMEL TIMBER, now lying at Flat-house beech, and there to be delivered.
Particulars of which will be delivered at Mr. Colvill's counting-house, near the Flat-house, Portsmouth Common, and at Mr. Rogers's, merchant, in Charterhouse-square, London, who will treat for the whole or any part of the cargo, by private contract, on or before the 21st instant.
N.B. At the same time will be sold, about 50 Riga Masts, and sundry Norway Deals.
TOTTON, near SOUTHAMPTON.
THE SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen in this village (which is remarkably healthy and pleasant) will be opened by Mr. BENJAMIN SMITH, on Monday the 20th instant - Such as chuse to entrust him with the care of their children, may depend on having all possible attention exerted for their improvement in morals, as well as education. The experience he has acquired by assisting his late father, and the plan adopted by him, are, he hopes, some recommendation in his favour. The terms are reasonable for instruction in Writing, Arithmetic, Geometry, and Geography: And he has a Clergyman of approved abilities to assist him in the French Language, and in every branch of Classical Knowledge.
SALISBURY.
AT the THEATRE, on Monday the 20th of Jan. 1783, will be performed, a celebrated COMEDY, called
The INCONSTANT.
To which will be added, a New Grand Pantomime Entertainment, called
ROBINSON CRUSOE;
Or, HARLEQUIN FRIDAY.
In TWO PARTS.
(As performed upwards of two hundred nights at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-lane.)
The admired Entertainment is (with strict adherence to the original history) compiled and adapted to the stage representation by R.B. SHERIDAN, Esq author of the School for Scandal, Duenna, &c.
With all the original MUSIC, as composed by Mr. LINLEY, a New OVERTURE, and entire NEW DRESSES, made by exact patterns from the above Theatre.
The Scenery and Machinery all new, and painted from the original designs of Monsieur LOUTHERBOURG, first Machinist to the Theatre-Royal.
In the Course of the first Part will be an exact Representation of
ROBINSON CRUSOE's CAVE;
With the FENCE before it, his COUNTRY HOUSE, &c.
With two beautiful picturesque Views of the Island; and a perfect Representation of the Savages landing in their Canoes, and a full View of the Sea.
With the original March from their Landing; and an exact Performance of the
WAR WHOOP DANCE, and Martial Exercise.
Strictly conformable to the Custom which precedes an Act of Sacrifice in those Parts.
In the Courses of the second Part will be displayed a Variety of Changes by Harlequin, never seen here before; particularly
His Transformation from Robinson's Crusoe's Slave FRIDAY to a HARLEQUIN, then to a MASTIFF, and afterward to a CROCODILE.
The Whole to conclude with a Representation of the
RUINS of PALMIRA, which afterwards changes to the TEMPLE of DIANA.
Both planned, and executed by a celebrated Artist, from two Scenes by Sig. Salvadoni, first Painter to the Opera House.
With a Grand BOWER DANCE by the Characters.
Insane and Lunatic PATIENTS.
CONTINUE to be accommodated and carefully treated, at LAVERSTOCK-HOUSE.
Enquire of Mr. CURTOYS, Surgeon, Salisbury.
LOST, December 31, 1782, near Amesbury, in the county of Wilts, a Black Tann'd Cropp'd TERRIER; had on the collar, engraved T. Grove, Weymouth. Whoever will bring him to Mr. Thomas Batt, at the Parsonage-house of Orcheston St.George, will be handsomely rewarded; and whoever detains him after this notice, will be prosecuted.
STRAYED, on Saturday the 11th of January, from Poole, a large White POINTER, that answers to the name of DON; has brown ears, a large brown spot on the near side, and a small one on the back; had on a collar, engraved Geo. Brice, Poole. Whoever has found him, and will bring him to the said Mr.Brice, shall receive One Guinea reward, and all reasonable expences attending thereon; and whoever detains him after his public notice, will be prosecuted as the law directs.
ENGRAVING
This Day is published, by I. TAYLOR, jun. near the one mile stone, Islington,
FOUR PRINTS, Landscapes and Figures, in circles of 11 inches diameter, from Descriptions of Shakespeare and Gray. Painted by R. SMIRKE; engraved by ISAAC TAYLOR, jun. price half-a-guinea, viz.
MORNING. Bellarius sending the Princes to the Chace; scene Cymbeline.
NOON. From a Description in Grey's Elegy in a Country Church-yard.
EVENING. From a passage in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
NIGHT. Lorenzo and Jessica, from the Merchant of Venice.
Also engraved by CHARLES TAYLOR, after Angelica Kauffman, R.A. TWO OVALS, 13 inches by 10, price half-a-guinea, CELADON and AMELIA, PALEMON and LAVINIA, from Thomson's Seasons.
SIX MORAL EMBLEMS, 7 inches by 5, price half-a-guinea, INSTRUCTION, PROVIDENCE, MERCY and TRUTH, WISDOM, LIFE, HOPE.
No.1 of a New DRAWING BOOK, in quarto, to be continued monthly, price 1s.6d entitled, "The Academy of Arts, or Universal Drawing Master," with instructions at large at the bottom of each plate.
Orders for the above are daily executed by Collins and Johnson, Salisbury; John Sadler, Winchester; T. Baker, Southampton; J. Breadhower, Portsmouth; W. Dawkins, Gosport; Miss Wise's, Newport; P. Davies, Warminster; Miss Maynard, Devizes; the other booksellers in the circuit of this paper, and the newsmen.
To be LETT or SOLD,
WEYMOUTH OLD ROOMS, TAVERN and COFFEE-HOUSE; consisting of an assembly-room, nearly 60 feet long, by 25 feet wide, with marble chimney-piece, &c. a card room adjoining; three chambers and four garrets; a coffee-room and billiard-room, both next the water, two large parlours, a spacious kitchen and scullery, two bar-rooms, and servant's lobby; an excellent brick-arched wine-vault; two cellars, larder, yard, a fresh water cistern, and many other conveniences.
The above premises were in the possession of the proprietor, lately deceased, and are held for a term of 1000 years, of which 962 remain.
The above premises are distinguished for their pleasant situation, commanding a view of the harbour and hills adjacent, and is the only house on the Weymouth side of the water for the reception of company -- The whole is in good repair.
Further particulars may be had at the Library in Weymouth.
N.B. A good Billiard-table to be sold.
WILTS.
TO be SOLD, a very compact and desirable FARM, called BROAD OAK FARM, lying in the Parish of Semley, in the county of Wilts, held under the Right Hon. Lord Arundell, for the remainder of a term of 99 years, determinable on three young healthy lives.
For particulars enquire of Mr. South, of Donhead.
WILTS.
TO be LETT, and entered on immediately, all the LANDS belonging to GROVELY HOUSE; together with the Barns, Stables, and other convenient Buildings, very advantageously situated in the center of said lands.
For particulars enquire of Mr. South, of Donhead.
FORDINGBRIDGE.
TO be LETT, and entered upon immediately, the HALF-MOON PUBLIC-HOUSE, situate at Fordingbridge, in the county of Southampton.
For particulars apply to Thomas Brown, of Ringwood, brewer; or to P. Slann, at the New Inn, in Fordingbridge, aforesaid.
NEW FIRE OFFICE, Lombard-street, London,
NOTICE is hereby given, that Mr. THOMAS JOHNSON, of DEVIZES, is appointed Agent for this Office for the town of Devizes and part adjacent; and is authorised to receive the Premium and Duty, and to grant Insurances on behalf of the New Fire-Office Company.
By order of the Trustees and Directors,
THO. WORSLEY, Secretary.
A DAIRY and GRAZING FARM.
TO be LETT, for a term of years, and entered upon immediately, or at Lady-day next, - Upwards of Ninety Acres , statute measure, of rich MEADOW and PASTURE LAND, adjoining to the town of Trowbridge, Wilts.
For further particulars apply to Mr. Smith, attorney at law, in Bradford; and for a sight of the premises, to Mr. Carpenter, of Hilperton, Surveyor of the Trowbridge turnpikes.
A good HOUSE, with convenient offices, a very large outlet, a garden, stabling, &c. in the town of Trowbridge, and near the above premises, may be rented with them, and entered upon soon - Jan.6, 1783.
OCTOBER 27, 1782.
STOLEN of STRAYED, from Alhampton, in the parish of Ditcheat, near Castlecary, in the county of Somerset, a Brown Bay GELDING, seven years old, about 14 hands three inches high, with a star in his forehead, a black mane and tail, never docked; the part of the mane where the collar comes cut short, both hinder feet white, the off one rather more than the other. Whoever will inform the owner, Mr. Pinney, of Ditcheat aforesaid, where the said horse is, so that he may be had again, shall receive five guineas reward, and all reasonable expences.
WEIGHING ENGINES
GEORGE and WM. ROGERS, of Winchester, beg leave to observe to the public, that they not only carry on the Coach and Harness Trades methodically, in all their branches, but also make, on a new construction, weighing with small weights above the ground, ENGINES for WEIGHING WAGGONS, warranted durable, and as just as the best weights and scales : Also ENGINES of a small size, for weighing cumbersome goods in warehouses, on quays, &c.
N.B. Wanted immediately, for constant employ, a good Coach-maker Smith - Post-paid letters answered.
BLANDFORD, Jan 18, 1783.
SOLLERS, Bookseller, being appointed AGENT to the ROYAL EXCHANGE FIRE-OFFICE, for Dorsetshire, and the neighbouring counties, acquaints the public, that he is ready to receive proposals for assuring houses and buildings, household furniture, wearing apparel, stock-in-trade, utensils in trade, hay, straw, corn, &c. &c. being the property of the assurers, from loss or damage by fire. Persons assured by this corporation do not depend upon an uncertain fund or contribution, nor are they subject to any covenants or calls to make good losses which may happen to themselves or others; the capital stock of this corporation being an unquestionable security to the assured in case of loss or damage by fire; and incase of dispute, which they studiously avoid, the assured have a more ready and effectual method of recovery then can be had against any societies who do not act under a common seal. And for the timely assistance of those who are assured by this Corporation, they hereby give notice, that in case of fire, they will reasonably satisfy all persons for their time and trouble in endeavouring to extinguish the fire, and save their neighbours goods.
All those in the county of Dorset, who were assured by Mr. Morris Applin, late of the city of New Sarum, are desired to pay their future premiums to the said Sollers, bookseller, who is properly authorised to receive the same.
*** The public are desired to observe, that all claims upon this Office for loss or damage by fire, will in future be paid without any deduction.
WILTS, TO WIT.
AT the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace of our Lord the King, held at New Sarum, in and for the said county of Wilts, on Tuesday the fourteenth day of January, in the twenty-third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. before Charles Wake, Doctor of Laws, (Chairman) the Right Hon. Jacob Earl of Radnor, the Right Hon. Lord William Seymour, Sir James Tylney Long, Baronet, Charles Penruddocke, Wm. Hussey, Tristram Huddlestone Jervoise, Lovelace Bigg, James Sutton, Henry Reade, and William Moody, Esquires, the Rev. Thomas Eyre, L.L.D. and the Rev. William Bowles, Clerk, Justices of our said Lord the King, assigned to keep the Peace of the said King in the said county; and also to hear and determine divers felonies, trespasses, and other misdemeanours, done and committed in the said county.
Resolved, That the Gaol of Fisherton-Anger is insufficient for the safe and commodious reception of prisoners, and requires alteration.
Resolved unanimously, That in the alterations to be made in the said Gaol, Cells ought to be provided for the reception of every felon separately.
Resolved, That an advertisement be inserted in the Salisbury, Bristol, and Bath Journals, and some London newspapers, by the Clerk of the Peace, for plans and proposals for the alteration or enlargement of the said Gaol, in manner agreeable to the above resolution, so as there shall not be fewer than twenty-four Cells, each Cell containing five hundred and sixty cubical feet in the clear, at least; such alterations or enlargement to be executed substabtially in brick or stone, with vaulted cielings, stone floors, iron doors and grates, and every thing compleat for the safe custody of the prisoners, and security against fire. The plans to be so contrived, as to admit a further augmentation of twenty-four Cells, by additional buildings, if hereafter found necessary; on which account, such plans must state the space of ground that will be requisite, and how much will remain for the erection of them - The proposals, together with such estimates of the expence of the same, (enumerating the several articles) as the proposer will contract to execute them at, to be sent, sealed up, to the Clerk of the Peace, on or before the 19th day of April next, in order to their being laid before the Justices, at their adjourned Quarter Sessions in the then following week.
Resolved, That for the receiving such proposals and estimates, this Sessions be adjourned to Wednesday the twenty-third day of April next, in the city of New Sarum.
By the Court.
JOHN TURNER
Clerk of the Peace of the said County of Wilts.
N.B. The plan and sections of the new County Gaol of Sussex, executed at Horsham, with most of the above requisites, may be seen at the house of the Clerk of the Peace, in Salisbury, where they are left for that purpose.
WILTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at Ablington, in the parish of Fielden, on Wednesday the 22d instant, and following days.BR>
All the HOUSEHOLD GOODS, Linen, and China, of the late Mrs. NEAT, deceased.
N.B. The goods may be viewed each day before the sale.
TROWBRIDGE, WILTS.
TO be LETT, and entered upon immediately, All that capital and good-established INN and TAVERN, well known by the name of the GEORGE, standing in an eligible situation in the town of Trowbridge, at present in full business, and in the possession of James Elderton, who is now about to remove to Rodborough in Glocestershire.
The coming-in Tenant (if agreeable) may either be accommodated by taking to the whole or any part of the present stock, furniture, &c at a valuation, or decline the same, at his option, provided it be not previously disposed of by private contract or auction, of which timely notice will be given in this paper.
For particulars, apply or address a line as above.