Newspaper Transcripts
Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury & Winchester Journal
Monday, 3rd February, 1783.
COUNTRY NEWS.
BRISTOL, Jan.25. Saturday last died, at his seat at Ashton Court, in the county of Somerset, Sir Jarritt Smythe, Bart having almost attained his 92d year with little interruption of health or decay of faculties. The title, with a large estate, descends to his eldest son, now Sir John Hugh Smythe, Bart.
LONDON, TUESDAY, January 28.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
MONDAY, Jan.22. Read a first time the bill to empower the heads of certain halls and colleges to marry.
Lord Grantham presented copies of the Preliminary Articles, which were ordered to be printed.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
MONDAY, Jan.27.] Mr. Secretary Townshend presented, according to promise, the Preliminary Articles of Peace with France, Spain, and America, which were read at the table by the clerk.
The papers having been read, Mr Townshend moved, "That they lie upon the table for the inspection of the Members," which passed without opposition.
Lord Newhaven said, that as the public was so deeply interested in the articles which had just been read, it was proper that they should be fully apprised of their contents; for this end it was not sufficient that the Members of the House should have read them; it was necessary the people at large should have an opportunity of weighing and discussing every article, before the House is called upon to give a definitive opinion respecting them; he moved therefore that the articles be printed.
Mr Secretary Townshend replied, that a motion of this nature was unusual, and without precedent : There was a delicacy in foreign Courts in matters of treaties, which was not felt here; yet that Parliament, in deference to this delicacy, had always refrained from printing treaties, especially those which were only preliminary.
Mr. Eden said, the reading the 5th article, relative to the Loyalists, had impressed strong feelings in his breast : He was shocked to find, that no provision had been made for the unfortunate adherents to the unfortunate cause of Britain : The situation of these gentlemen was truly deplorable : It was well known that thousands of them had quitted Charles Town, and sailed, some for St.Augustine, some for New York : But what was the news they were to learn there ?- Why, that the one was to be ceded to Spain, the other to America; and that no stipulation had been made in their favour. A treaty by which these men were abandoned, who, had abandoned every thing for us, was of a melancholy nature indeed; but he trusted that his Majesty's Ministers were doing every thing in their power, and would continue to do so, till they should have procured some establishment for these unfortunate gentlemen.
Commodore Johnstone declared himself dissatisfied with the reasons alledged by Mr Secretary Townshend, for not printing the articles : They were, he said, of the last importance to the public : The Ministers had presumed to give away America; and were not the public to be made acquainted with the grounds of so important a transaction ? The Right Hon Member had mentioned the delicacy of foreign Courts; but he was afraid the delicacy of Ministers at home was much more deeply concerned; and they were not without their reasons for wishing to keep from the public eye so singular a treaty.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer expressed his surprise that the Hon. Member should suppose Ministers had any desire, or any cause for desiring, that the article should be kept back from the knowledge of the public : It was their wish that they should be weighed, digested, canvassed as much as possible; and to the merit only of the articles did they trust the support of Parliament.
Mr. Fox spoke for some time in favour of the motion for printing the articles; and said, that they came to the House under very suspicious appearances, as it was well known that two of his Majesty's Ministers, of high rank and character, disapproved of the peace.
Mr Secretary Townshend wished Lord Newhaven would withdraw his motion.
Lord Newhaven said, he had not made the motion without weighing it maturely, and having done so, he should not hastily withdraw it.
Mr. Alderman Wilkes said, he believed he could cut the matter short, by informing them, that copies of the articles had been also laid before the House of Lords, and that their Lordships had already ordered them to be printed. This raising a laugh, the Minister gave up the point; the question being put and carried without division, the House adjourned.
Mr. Fox has declared his disapprobation of the articles of peace with France and Spain, but approves those with America. He particularly objects to the India articles, and the privilege proposed to be given to France of fishing upon the coast of Newfoundland.
The ladies are now on the tip-toe of expectation. The war is at an end, and their lovers are no longer in danger. The fine fellows return loaded with the honours and spoils of conquest, and with the warm constancy of soldiers throw themselves and their laurels at the ladies feet.
The preparations already making by many people for their emigration to America are wonderful. That the tradesmen, the merchant, or those whose fortunes are desperate, should think of leaving their native country, may be accounted for; but it is with astonishment we have heard of some gentlemen, of independent and unincumbered fortunes, giving notice to their domestics to provide for themselves, as they purpose leaving this kingdom in the course of the ensuing summer.
It is expected by many, that land in America will encrease in value fifteen years purchase before three years are expired : This idea, it is thought, has induced some people of property to turn their thoughts towards that continent.
Yesterday advice was received from Liverpool of the arrival of the Harriot, Capt. Jackson, at that place from Barbadoes. She brings advice of the arrival of Admiral Hughes at that island. Immediately on his arrival, he ordered an embargo to be laid on all vessels, to prevent any intelligence being communicated to the enemy. This manoeuvre has the desired effect; for the French, being ignorant of the arrival of this reinforcement, dispatched two line of battle ships and two frigates to cruise to windward, in order to intercept the outward-bound trade, which fortunately falling in with part of Admiral Hughes's squadron, one line of battle ship and one frigate were captured, and carried into Barbadoes. By this ship Government have advice of the arrival out of the transports and store-ships which sailed from Portsmouth in company with Lord Howe, under convoy of the Resistance and Alcmene. The Dashwood packet was likewise arrived out. We do not learn, by this conveyance, that Admiral Hood was arrived in the West-Indies from New York.
The Commerce, of Whitehaven, James Rudd, master, a transport in Government service, arrived the 15th inst at the Cove of Corke from New York, which place she left on the 24th ult in company with forty sail of transports and merchantmen, under convoy of his Majesty's ship Warwick, Charles Town, and Savage sloop of war, all bound for that port, which the Commerce parted company with the night following in a hard gale of wind. Capt Rudd left Adm. Digby at New-York with twelve sail, mostly frigates, and says, that many valuable prizes were daily brought in there, particularly, on the 23d ult a Dutch 50 gun ship, with seven sail of merchantmen, mostly laden with tobacco, which were under her convoy, were brought in by the Astrea and Quebec ships of war. By Capt. Rudd we also learn that the French troops were all embarked at Boston for the West-Indies, and that General Washington remained at Stony-Point.
BANKRUPTS.] Wm. Sumner, of Aston, in Cheshire, corn factor - John Turner, of Fletching, in Sussex, merchant - Charles Hodgkinson, of Birmingham, dealer.- Anthony Smith, of Aldham, in Suffolk, wool-comber - Alex Wilson, of Oxendon-street, cutler - James Rogers, of Gutter-lane, haberdasher.
SATURDAY's POST.
LONDON, THURSDAY, January 30.
HOUSE OF COMMONS - Wednesday, Jan 29.
MR Viner informed the House, that there was a report that a violent mutiny existed at Portsmouth, the cause of which he was informed, was a supposed infraction of the articles under which the 77th regiment was raised. This corps has been raised under the stipulation, that the men were to serve only for three years, or during the war : But notwithstanding this stipulation, orders had been sent to Portsmouth for the regiment to embark for the East Indies : If this was a true state of the fact, he was far from being surprized that they had mutinied, as the public faith, which was pledged to them, ought to be religiously kept; and it would be an act of the greatest injustice to send men against their will upon a service, after the time for which they had enlisted was expired. Having said thus much, he waited to hear from the Secretary of State, before he made any motion.
Mr Secretary Townshend said, the report of a mutiny in the 77th regiment, was but too true, tho' he could not conceive the public faith had been broken with that corps; for he always understood it had been raised for any service, foreign or domestic, to which his Majesty should have occasion to sent it; and that no stipulation whatever had been made, when the order was issued for raising it, that it should serve for any particular period of time : He was afraid, however, that some of the officers, in order to raise their complements, had enlisted some men for the 77th regiment, for three years, or during the war; and that this stipulation was expressed in the attestations of such men. Proper persons, however, had been dispatched to Portsmouth, the moment the news of the mutiny reached London, to make enquires into the causes of it : and if it should be found that any of the men had been enlisted under such a stipulation, such men should find that the public faith would not be broken with them : But it might be necessary to discriminate between them, and others not in the same predicament; and if the former should escape punishment, these could scarcely expect it, after having attacked the main guard, wounded their officers, and committed murder.
Lord Maitland declared it to have been the general idea of the people of Scotland, when these corps were raising, that the term of service was to be for three years, or during the war; and under this idea he believed the regiments had been compleated much sooner then they would have been otherwise. Many of the men who composed the regiment in question could not speak English, and might possibly not know what had been asserted in their attestations; but he knew that the country at large understood, when the corps were raised, that it was for three years, or during the war; and if the men enlisted under this idea, he was of opinion the public faith ought not to be violated.
Mr. D. Hartley desired the act of the 16th of George III called the Prohibitory Act, might be read, which being done, it appeared that it would expire itself whenever the rebellion in America ceased, or whenever the King, by his proclamation, should think proper to suspend it. Mr Hartley desired to know, therefore, why such proclamation has not been issued towards a reconciliation. He wished also to know, if there was any ground for the report, that one private article of the peace was, that Gibraltar should be given up to Spain ? He concluded with moving for leave to bring in a bill to repeal the Prohibitory Act.
Mr. Secretary Townshend said, that no such article existed as that to which the Hon Member alluded, nor any secret article at all. As to the proclamation, it would be issued in proper time; and he thought the Prohibitory Act already virtually repealed, as the rebellion was terminated by a cessation of hostilities, which took place on the same day that hostilities ceased with the other powers, and by a recognition of the independence of America, which recognition would sufficiently convine the United States, that this country was sincerely disposed to a reconciliation; therefore he thought the expedient proposed by the Hon.Gentleman unnecessary, and in consequence moved the order of the day.
After some little debate, the question was put and carried, the House adjourned.
A general order is sent to all the dock-yards, to provide for laying up several men of war at each port.
The number of prisoners of war now in England, French, Dutch, Americans, and Spaniards, amount to 4160 men.
This day, at ten o'clock, the Court Martial who had tried General Murray, upon twenty-nine charges, exhibited by Sir William Draper, Knight of the Bath, were convened, and sat at the Horse Guards, Whitehall. Both Generals being present, the Judge Advocate read over the charges, and then pronounced their decision upon them, as revised by his Majesty. Twenty-seven of the charges, he said, appeared to the Court to be frivolous and groundless - but they had found him guilty of the other two, which were, - First, that he had issued an order on the 15th of October, prohibiting the firing of guns of any denomination without an express order from him, and him only, which was injurious to the authority of the Lieutenant-Governor.- Secondly, for having sold stores by public auction, and making a profit thereon for his own use.- That the judgment of the Court was, that General Murray should receive full reprehension as his Majesty should think proper to order; but that his Majesty had remitted it. After the sentence was read, the Judge Advocate addressed himself to General Sir William Draper, and said it was the pleasure of the Court, that he should be required to make an apology to General Murray, for having instituted the present trial against him. Sir William acquiesced in this requisition, and apologized accordingly. The Judge Advocate then addressed himself to General Murray, and desired him to apologize to Sir William Draper, for having wounded his feelings as a soldier, by his conduct to him during his command at Minorca.- The brave veteran vehemently and peremptorily refused acquiescence with the request of the Court, declaring, "that he was the protector of his own honour, and would leave that of every other man to his own vindication." - The General persevering in this determination, was put under arrest.
On Sunday the 5th instant died at Birmingham, of a cancer in her tongue, Mrs Jarvis, who had some months before predicted, that she would die on Old Christmas day. The day preceding her death she sent for her relations, distributed most of her cash and effects among them, informing them at the same time that she should die the next day. The next morning she gave the necessary directions (having previously provided clean sheets, &c) for the person who attended her for laying her out. She first ordered her to put her pockets, that contained her keys, &c. under the lower part of her back; then placing her arms, had the counterpane and blankets taken off, and the sheet pinned close at the bottom; but the girl not stretching her arm to her liking, she seemed angry, calling her a little brimstone, and ordered her to pull it strait, and in a few minutes expired.
Yesterday morning the Judges met in Lord Mansfield's chambers, at Westminster-hall, and chose their respective circuits, which are as follow :
Northern Earl Mansfield, and Mr Justice Willes
Norfolk Lord Loughborough, and Mr Baron Eyre
Midland Ld. Ch. Bar. Skinner, and Mr Bar. Perryn
Oxford Mr Justice Nares, and Mr Justice Buller
Western Mr. Baron Hotham, and Mr. Justice Heath
LONDON, SATURDAY, February 1.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
FRIDAY, Jan. 31.] Lord Maitland rose and said, that having been struck with the distinction which the Secretary of State made on Wednesday between such of the 77th regiment as could prove by their attestations, that they enlisted only for three years, and those who could prove no such thing; upon which distinction was not founded, but that all the men in the regiment were precisely on the same footing, with respect to the term of their service . The proof he should adduce, was an order from the War-Office (which he meant to move) of the 26th of December 1775, signed Barrington, and which had appeared in the London Gazette : By virtue of this order all who should enlist in any of his Majesty's marching regiments, after that date, were to be bound to serve only for the term of three years, or during the rebellion : Hence it was clear that the whole of the 77th regiment had fulfilled their engagement, and were entitled to their discharge. His Lordship then moved the above order.
General Conway lamented his absence when the subject was discussed before, as he might have given such information as would render the renewal of it now useless. He was extremely sorry the matter was debated, or this motion made, because it would give our enemies information of the condition of our army, which at this crisis should be concealed from them. We had not yet Peace, for 'till Parliament approves of the Preliminary Articles, we cannot be said to have an absolute certainty of peace. There is, of course, a possibility of the war being continued; and while that possibility exists, we should sedulously keep from the knowledge of our foes any matter that might prove detrimental to us; and I believe no man will tell me (on a supposition of war) that it will not be advantageous to our enemies, to know, that two thirds of our army, if they demand their discharge in consequence of that advertisement, must be disbanded. This was an objection that lay against the motion being at all made; but now it was of little force; because whether the noble Lord withdrew his motion or not, the purport of it would be too public and notorious to attempt to keep it a secret. If the motion tends only to prevent the regiment from being sent abroad, he could assure the noble Lord, positive orders were given, that nothing of the sort should be done.
Mr. Fox observed, that the men had a right to their discharge the moment the Preliminaries were ratified by his Majesty. Parliament could not prevent his Majesty from ratifying them, therefore it follows there is an end to the present war. But Parliament, tho' it could not prevent the ratification, yet they might take fresh measures as would force his Majesty to a renewal of the war, if they did not approve of the terms on which the peace was concluded. He hoped a renewal of the war would not be the consequence of their disapprobation, for he conceived very well, that men might very much dislike the terms of peace, as not the best that ought to be obtained considering our circumstances, and yet not wish for war as an alternative.
Mr. Dempster, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Jenkinson, Mr. Byng, Mr. Burke, Lord North, Mr. Secretary Townshend, Col.Onslow, and several others, had a great deal of conversation on the subject, and at length the motion was agreed to without a division.
Lord Maitland moved, that all the circular letters of service which had been sent to Colonels of regiments since the year 1775, should be laid before them - He also moved, that all the several letters, which had been wrote by the Secretary of War since the above period relative to the recruiting service, should be laid before them. Both these motions were agreed to without opposition.
Mr. Eden now begged leave to say a few words, before the order of the day should be read. He had once before asserted that there was no power in the Crown to renounce the sovereignty of the American Colonies; some Gentlemen were of opinion, that such a power was given by a late Act of Parliament; but he had perused the act, and was not able to discover a single word that authorised it. Ministers had done infinitely more in the late treaty than they had a right to do; for they had acted in direct violation of another Act of Parliament, by which the boundaries of Canada had been described and ascertained; and on looking over a map, to trace the boundaries settled in the treaty, for the United States, he was astonished to find that no less than eighteen thousand square miles of Canada have been ceded to them. He took this opportunity, therefore, to enter his protest against such a cession.
Yesterday a Committee of merchants engaged in the Canada trade waited upon Lord Shelburne, at his house in Berkeley-square, with a representation, stating the inconvenience which would arise to their trade, unless certain limits were prescribed to secure the navigation of several rivers. They represented, that by the Provisional articles concluded with America, the boundaries fixed on for the territories of the American Republic, so completely and effectually blocked up the passages from the Indian country to the British garrison at Montreal, that the fur trade must be totally destroyed. They stated, that his Majesty's Ministers might as well have thrown Canada into the number of sacrifices which had been made for the purchase of peace, since that had given up all the advantages and value of Canada. Not a single fur could be brought to the British market in Quebec, after the Definitive Treaties were signed, without permission of the Governors of the American forts on the banks of the Lakes, and in the Back Country, which was all ceded to the Americans. The Earl of Shelburne expressed considerable surprise when he heard that such were the inconveniences to be apprehended, and said, it had not been foreseen that these consequences would follow from the boundaries agreed on. His Lordship promised to lay the same before the Council.
It is expected the ratification of the Preliminaries of Peace will take place early the ensuing week, and that Parliament will be informed of the same before they begin to discuss the articles, many of which will meet with a strong opposition, though the general idea appears to be, that an indifferent peace is better for this country than the continuance of a bloody war.
Tobacco is now fell in price, on the approach of peace and prospects of trade with America, from �8 10s to �6 per hundred.
BANKRUPTS.] James Foakes, late of the Lime Kiln, Greenwich, victualler - William Newman, of New Sarum, innholder - John Fisher, of Huish Champ Flower, Somersetshire, grazier - James Longworth, and Theophilus Byers, of Manchester, clothiers - Luke Waller, of Shadwell, cooper - John Walter, of Exchange-alley, insurer and merchant.- Wm. Salmon, late of Sandling, Kent, tanner.
HOME NEWS.
PORTSMOUTH, Jan 31. The Rainbow, of 44 guns, is come into harbour to dock.
On Monday last the 77th regiment, now quartered here, received orders to embark for the East Indies, and in consequence assembled on the parade; but instead of marching down to the water-side to embark, they informed the officers they were resolutely determined not to be shipped for the East Indies, alledging that they were enlisted on condition to serve only three years, or during the American was; as they conceived that condition was fulfilled, and that they were now going in the East-India Company's service, without any of their officers, they declared they would stand by each other to the last, and would not be compelled to embark.
The Colonel was not present, but the Lieutenant-Colonel and the other officers persisted they should go; in consequence the soldiers surrounded them, violently beat the Lieutenant Colonel, and several others, who narrowly escaped; after which they repaired to the magazine or storehouse for the regiment, and furnished themselves with several rounds of powder and ball.- A party of the invalids were ordered out to strengthen the parade guard-house, but being discovered before they reached the guard-house, the Highlanders fired on them, killed one, and wounded one or two others, which compelled the invalids to retreat.
Sir Thomas Pye, and Sir John Carter the Mayor, took every step in their power to appease them; and on their promising that they should not be embarked until further orders were received, they separated, and returned to their quarters before evening.
Wednesday Lord George Lenox arrived here to know their demands, and assembled them all yesterday on the parade : His Lordship assured them, if they behaved themselves well, and returned to their duty, that he would represent their case to his Majesty, and inform him it was his opinion that they ought not to be embarked; after which they returned to their quarters, promising his Lordship to conduct themselves with propriety.
WEYMOUTH, Jan.31. Monday was stranded on Portland beach, a French vessel, burthen about 25 tons, called the St.Anne, bound from Bourdeaux to L'Orient : Her cargo consisted of about 20 tons small French wine, and a small quantity of rosin, the greatest part of which is saved. She was a prize to the Pitt privateer of Jersey, Captain St. Croix. The crew consisted of five men belonging to the privateer, and two French men; one of the privateer's men (the prize master, John Baillieau) was drowned, the others are saved.
SALISBURY, FEBRUARY 3.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the citizens and inhabitants of Winchester, at the Guildhall, on Wednesday last, it was resolved, that a petition be presented to the Hon.House of Commons, for a parliamentary reform in the representation of the people; and that Jervoise Clarke Jervoise, and Robert Thistlethwayte, Esqrs be requested to present the same.
On Tuesday died Mr Thomas Fowle, a wealthy and respectable farmer, at Durrington, in this county.
On Thursday died in Parliament-street, London, Mrs. Jones, wife of Henry Jones, Esq Member of Parliament for Devizes, in this county.
Saturday night died, at Market-Lavington, Dr. Barter, who for many years has had a considerable practice as a physician, and whose loss is much lamented.
Charles Penruddocke, Esq of Compton, has generously ordered his bailiff to supply his labourers and other neighbouring poor with the best wheat at six shillings per bushel.
On Tuesday the 21st ult a sailor being employed in hoisting a large plank on board a sloop lying at Redbridge, belonging to Mr Bradley, by some accident the plank struck him in the head, and knocked him overboard : Some sailors, who were in the sloop, instantly leaped into the water after the man, and took him out quite dead; and on Saturday the Coroner's Inquest was taken on the body of the deceased, when the jury bought in their verdict, accidental death.
At the quarter sessions at Winchester on the 16th ult. William Wallis was tried for being concerned with four other persons in beating and obstructing the officers of the Customs, at St.Helen's, in the Isle of Wight, in the execution of their duty, and rescuing three casks of foreign spirits, after seizure; and being convicted, was by the Court sentenced to be kept to hard-labour in the house of correction for 18 months; the Court being determined to punish with severity offenders convicted of such daring outrages, especially in instances where the smugglers beat or ill use officers of the revenue in the execution of their office.
A few days since was committed to Fisherton jail, Samuel Sloper, of Manningford Bruce, in this county, for breaking open the dwelling-house of Mary Rabbets, and stealing several yards of linen cloth, and worsted stockings, which he has confessed.
On Thursday night last a man of a very suspicious appearance was apprehended at Devizes, and the next day was committed to the bridewell there, by Lord William Seymour, for further examination : He was detected in the old trick of finding a purse on the road, with a bill of parcels, purporting it to be a diamond ring of the value of 200 guineas, and offering to share the same with the accidental traveller he met with. On examining his pockets, cards, bills of exchange, and papers of that nature, intended for the purpose of gaining credit, were found upon him; from which there is reason to believe that he is a notorious swindler. He had also in his pocket a bill of parcels in the name of Frederick Molyneux, Esq being the name he goes by, as debtor to John Smith, for oats, beans, and barley. He is about five feet seven inches high, of a brown complexion, has grey eyes, remarkably large eye-brows, Roman nose, brown hair curled at the sides and queued : He has on a raven grey coat, striped velveret waistcoat, brown honeycomb corderoy breeches, a Rodney striped (black and grey) Bath coating great coat, a round hat, bound with silk with a deep crown. He has an aged mare with him, of a dark chesnut colour, rather inclined to a mouse colour, blind in the off eye, about 14 hands and an half high, with foxed ears, and a switch tail.
The Ode to Peace is omitted for want of room; as are also the favours of Civis, A Society of Readers, and Amicus
Philo Patriae, A Constant Reader, and Salus Populi, to the Mayor of Poole, should observe that Gentleman's conduct, and, as he has signed his real name to his letter, follow his example. It would be unjust in us to suppose feigned Titles to be real Signatures.
The Epitaph on a Cat is very purile and imperfect.
OBSERVATION on the PEACE.
IT was the general opinion on Change, a few days since, that the Preliminaries of Peace are highly dishonourable to this country, and will shortly be the foundation of another war, more bloody than the last. The annulling all former treaties, relating to the demolition of Dunkirk, is a reproach to the wisdom of our ancestors, who have for some time made the destruction of that place a principal object, but which now will be restored to its former consequence, and (in case of another war) be of great detriment to our trade. The ceding to France a considerable district in the Carnatick, and the restoration of Orixa, taken last war, will give them an opportunity of intriguing with the Princes of the country, to the great loss of the India Company, it being a well-known fact, that the French are better esteemed in the East than the English, though we hope, for the honour of our countrymen, it is because they are less known. But the most obnoxious part of the treaty seems the great privilege allowed to the French in the fishery on the Banks of Newfoundland, from which they ought ever to be excluded, as, besides being an invaluable branch of commerce, it is one of the greatest nurseries for seamen we possess; and as the French can fit out vessels at a cheaper rate than we, they will undersell us at all the foreign markets, and reap those advantages from that lucrative trade which we have exclusively enjoyed for some years. It is also too true, what was before conjectured, that the unhappy Loyalists, who have been active in the royal cause, are left to the mercy of the Congress, as a recommendation of them in the Preliminaries implies, that the Americans would not agree to any articles on their behalf : Thus the estates already confiscated are entirely lost to the proprietors if they have been in arms against Congress.
POOLE, DORSET.
JUST imported, and to be sold at the under prices by JACOB RUMSEY,
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SALISBURY.
To the LADIES and Public in general.
MR. LONG, STAY-MAKER, in the Market-place, respectfully begs leave to contradict the report of his having declined TRADE, and assures his friends, and such as have occasion for his services, that he continues his business as usual, employs the best workmen, and supplies the neatest and best goods, upon reasonable terms, and solicits a continuance of their favours.
SHAFTESBURY CONCERT.
ON Tuesday the 11th instant there will be a CONCERT of VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC at the Red Lion Inn, in this town, under the direction of Mr. MAHON, of the Dorsetshire Band.
ACT the FIRST.
OVERTURE - HAYDN.
GLEE, five voices - WEBBE.
CONCERTO VIOLIN - BORGHI.
OVERTURE - JOMELLI.
ACT the SECOND.
OVERTURE - DITTERS.
GLEE - PAXTON.
CONCERTO CLARINET - MAHON.
SONG - JACKSON.
OVERTURE - VANDAL [?]
Tickets 3s each, to be had of Mr. Adams, bookseller, and the Red Lion - No person to be admitted without a ticket.
N.B. The Subscription Assembly will be on Tuesday the 18th inst and the last on the 18th of March.
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 the said lands.
For particulars enquire of Mr. South, of Donhead.
LOST, on Friday the 24th of January last, between Lyndhurst and Stoney Cross, in the New Forest, a SILVER WATCH, Maker's name Nat. Solomon, Margate, No.118 - Whoever has found it, and will bring it to Mr. James Humby, Lyndhurst; or to Mr. Jeffery, at the Compton's Arms, Stoney Cross, shall receive Half a Guinea reward and all reasonable charges.
N.B. The Watch is remarkable, from having three hands, one pointing to the day of the month - If offered to be pawned, or sold, pray stop it.
DORSET.
TO be LET, and entered on the 10th of October next, a FARM in the parish of Charlton-Marshal, two miles from Blandford; consisting of a good Farm-house, barns, stable, granary, and all necessary buildings, and of about 270 acres of arable land in the common fields, 28 acres of arable inclosed, and 40 acres of meadow (whereof 14 are inclosed) a right of common for 600 sheep in the common fields, and also on a very rich extensive down, and for 128 other sheep, 21 beast, in a large common inclosed - Enquire of Mr. John Harrison, attorney at Law, Blandford.
POOLE, DORSET.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Thursday the 13th of February, at the New Antelope, at three o'clock in the afternoon.
All that Freehold MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, situate at BARBERS PILES, in the occupation of Captain Durell; consisting of a convenient Dwelling-House, with three good parlours, three chambers, and a light closet; also three good lodging rooms in the attic story; a kitchen, brew-house, wine and beer cellar, a paved court, and good garden walled in, planted with the choicest fruit trees; together with an adjoining store-house and lofts, all in excellent repair. The whole being freehold, except a small part of the storehouse and garden, which is leasehold, held under the Corporation of Poole, (at the rent of four shilling per annum) on a long lease of which above one hundred and thirty years are yet unexpired on one lease, and fifty-six years on the other.
For a view of the premises and further particulars apply to Mrs Durell.
SALISBURY.
TO be LETT, and entered on at Lady-day, or sooner, the THREE LIONS and GREYHOUND INNS, in Salisbury, well known to the Nobility and Gentry travelling the great western road to be the most pleasant and best situate between London and Land's End.
The Stock and Furniture may be taken by the coming in tenant, at a fair appraisement; great part of the furniture having been bought new within these four years.
Great encouragement will be given to a good tenant, by granting a lease of seven or fourteen years, abating twenty pounds a year for the first seven years; and as the war is over, there will be saving of twenty-seven pounds a year more, which Mr Newman paid for a house and stables for the use of the army only.
Great improvements have been made, particularly a six-stall stable, the best in Salisbury, with a fine granary over it, built within these three years.
The business of the inns will, as usual, be carried on by Mrs. Newman for some time.
For particulars apply to Mr. Gast, the owner.
CHAPPLE, SOUTHAMPTON, Jan.31, 1783.
COALS of the best quality, for the Grate or Smith's use, are selling, for ready money, at 36s per chaldron, in any quantity not under a chaldron.
TO be LETT, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, a desirable CORN FARM (inclosed and tythe-free) situate near Salisbury, containing about 350 acres of arable land, and about 19 acres of pasture.
Enquire of Mr. C.W. Wapshare, Salisbury.
KING's ARMS INN, SALISBURY.
A Report that the said INN is soon to be shut up, having been circulated for some days past, in order, as is supposed, to draw away the Custom of the Inn - Mrs SHERGOLD begs leave to contradict the Report, and to solicit of the public a continuance of their favours, which she shall ever gratefully esteem.
*** She has lately purchased several new and able horses for the public use.
FISHERTON, near SARUM, Feb 1, 1783.
WANTED immediately, a MASTER, and MISTRESS to undertake the care of the WORKHOUSE -- Those who chuse to offer themselves, are desired to apply to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the said parish.
Every advantage and encouragement will be given, according to merit.
N.B. The reason for discharging the present Master and Mistress is their continual neglect of business.
MERE, WILTS, JAN.29, 1783.
WANTED immediately, a MASTER and MISTRESS to take care of the Poor People in the Workhouse at Mere aforesaid; a Man and Woman, without a family, that can come well recommended, of a good character, shall have a handsome salary, with good privileges, to undertake the same, by applying to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the said parish.
And whereas RICHARD HOWELL, Pipe-maker, aged about 40 years, about five feet eight inches high, and wears his own red hair - JOHN HOOPER, Weaver, about 30 years of age, five feet ten inches high, of a down look, with dark brown hair - WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Weaver, about 30 years of age, five feet high, thick lipped, and black hair, have lately absconded and left their families chargeable to the said parish. If any person shall apprehend the said persons, or either of them, to be brought to justice, shall receive Half a Guinea reward for each person, with reasonable charges, by the Churchwardens of Overseers of the said parish.
WILTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs SMITH and SON, on Friday the 21st day of March next, between the hours of ten and twelve in the morning, at the Antelope Inn, in Salisbury.
The desirable Freehold Capital MESSUAGE and ESTATE called FARM PLACE, at Ablington, in the parish of Filedean, in the county of Wilts, near the Downs, in a fine sporting country, eleven miles from Salisbury and four from Amesbury, lately belonging to Mr. Thomas Cooper, deceased, between 70 and 80 pounds per annum, and now in the occupation of William Dyke, Esq
A Plan of the Estate may be seen, and particulars known, by applying to Messrs Smith, Auctioneers, in Salisbury.
WHITE SWAN INN, STOCKBRIDGE.
WILLIAM GRIST begs leave to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and others, travelling the nearest western-road, that he has entered upon that well known INN, called the WHITE SWAN, at Stockbridge, in Hants, formerly kept for many years by his father, William Grist, and late in the occupation of James Barham, where he has laid in a stock of the best Wines, with every other accommodation for the reception and convenience of the public, whose favours will be gratefully acknowledged, by
Their most obedient humble servant,
WILLIAM GRIST.
Neat Post-Chaise, with careful drivers.
N.B. Good convenience for taking in Cattle, as usual.
LONDON.
DAVID EVANS and Co. Importers of Foreign SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS and WINES, at No.2, Monument Yard, London, Proprietor of the only Warehouse, established with the unanimous approbation of the Society of West-India Planters and Merchants, for the better accommodation of the public in general, and more particularly of their numerous and respectable friends in the Western parts of the Town, have been induced to open an Office, at No.35, in Green-park-row, Piccadilly, for receiving orders for all kinds of Foreign Spirituous Liquors, Wines, and Orange Rum Shrub, of such qualities as will prove their best recommendation to the candid and discerning public.
*** Green-park-row extends from Devonshire House to Hyde-park-corner.
WILTON, February 1, 1783.
ALL persons who have any demands on the Estate and Effects of Mr ROBERT VINEY, late of Wilton, in the county of Wilts, Butcher and Baker, deceased, are desired to send an account thereof to Mrs. Elizabeth Viney, of Wilton aforesaid, his widow and administratrix, on or before the first day of March next : And all persons who stand indebted to the estate of the said Robert Viney, are desired to pay the same immediately to the said Elizabeth Viney.
N.B. E. Viney begs leave to return her sincere thanks to the friends and customers of her late husband, for the many favours conferred on him; and (as she intends to carry on the business as in his life time) humbly solicits a continuation of their favours, which will be gratefully acknowledged.
HARNHAM-BRIDGE, FEB.1, 1783.
ALL persons who stand indebted to the Estate and Effects of SARAH SANDERS, deceased, and to ELIZABETH ROBERTS, daughter of the said Sarah Sanders, collar-maker, now living on Harnham-bridge, are desired to pay unto the said Elizabeth Roberts their respective debts, on or before the 5th day of March next - And all persons having any demands on the said Sarah Sanders or Elizabeth Roberts, are desired to send in their respective accounts to Elizabeth Roberts, that they may be adjusted.
As Elizabeth Roberts intends leaving off business to her brother Joseph Sanders, she humbly solicits all her Mother's and her own friends to confer their favours on Joseph Sanders, which will be much esteemed by
Their most humble servant,
ELIZABETH ROBERTS.
For the BENEFIT of Mr. SADLER,
AT the THEATRE in Salisbury, on Monday the 3d of Feb, 1783, will be presented a COMEDY, called,
The FOUNDLING ;
Or, VIRTUE REWARDED.
End of Act the Fourth, the EPILOGUE to IRENE,
To be spoken by Miss SADLER.
End of the Play, the Wooden-Shoe Dance, by Mr. Mills
Between the Play and Farce, a Pantomimical Interlude, called
The GRAND TURK, or Harlequin Triumphant
After the Interlude,
A SONG, called By Hook or by Crook, by Mr. Mills.
To which will be added, a Musical Entertainment called
THE DEVIL TO PAY :
Or, The WIVES Metamorphosed.
*** Mr SADLER respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen who are inclined to honour him with their company, that the performance will be so conducted as not to exceed half past ten.
BOOKBINDERS.
WANTED, two Journeymen BOOKBINDERS. Sober, industrious hands, may have constant employ and good encouragement, by applying to Mr. Harmood, book-seller, Portsmouth Common.
N.B. They may, if desired, be accommodated with board and lodging in the house.
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 parts 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.
NEWPORT, Jan 29, 1783.
J. STURCH, Bookseller, respectfully informs his friends he has just laid in a fresh stock of SPILSBURY'S ANTISCORBIC DROPS, so justly famous in giving speedy relief in cases of the Scurvy, Gout, Rheumatism, Nervous Complaints, &c. So great is the efficacy, that a single 4s bottle is sufficient for a trial of its merit. - Mr. SPILSBURY'S Treatise on the Scurvy, &c. sent gratis.
A MEETING OF CREDITORS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Assignees of the Estate and Effects of the late Dr. FRAMPTON, deceased, intend to meet at the dwelling-house of James Hanson, being the sign of the Angel, in Chippenham, in the county of Wilts, on Tuesday the 18th day of this instant February, in order to make a dividend of the neat amount thereof to and amongst the creditors who already have, or shall on that day come in and sign the deed of trust, dated the first day of February, 1783, whereby the said Dr. Frampton's estate and effects are assigned over in trust for the benefit of his creditors.
NOTICE to CREDITORS.
The Creditors of BETTY BEST, late of Shrewton, in the county of Wilts, widow, deceased, are desired to meet the Assignees of CHARLES BEST, her administrator, on Friday the 28th day of February inst at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of John Petty, known by the sign of the George inn, in Shrewton aforesaid, to receive a dividend of their several debts; and such persons as have not already delivered in an account of their debts, are desired to send the same to Mr James Pittman, in Devizes; or to Messrs. Lane and Hawes, in Salisbury, before the said meeting, otherwise they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend - And all persons that are still indebted to the estate of the said Betty Best, are forthwith required to pay the same to the said James Pittman, or Lane and Hawes, or they will be prosecuted against for the recovery of the same, without further delay.
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.
PORTSMOUTH.
FOR SALE by the CANDLE, at the Blue Posts inn, on Monday the 10th of February instant, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, the good Brigantine LES AMIS, lately a French Sloop of War, burthen about 160 tons, French built, and is a very compleat vessel in every respect; is exceedingly well calculated for the Guinea, or any other trade where dispatch is required; prize to his Majesty's ship the Eurydice, G.W. Augustus Courtney, Esq; Commander; now lying in Portsmouth Harbour, where she will be delivered to the purchaser - Inventories may be timely had at New Lloyd's Coffee House, London; on board, and by applying to Mr. Lindegren, Portsmouth.
N.B. About fifteen Tons of Iron Ballast to be sold.