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Some Selected Reports from The Windsor and Eton Express
Saturday 30th June 1832
WINDSOR AND ETON.
A meeting of the inhabitants of Windsor and its vicinity was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday last, pursuant to a requisition to that effect, which had been presented to the Mayor on Saturday. The Mayor having taken the chair, stated to the meeting the object for which it has been convened.
The TOWN CLERK having read the requisition, which was numerously signed, Mr E. BOVINGDON, jun, after briefly commenting on the peculiar nature of the occurrence which has induced the signing of the requisition, thought that the loyal feelings of the inhabitants of Windsor would not be adequately represented unless an address, embracing their sentiments, were presented to the King on an occasion when his sacred person had been so imminently endangered. He therefore moved that an Address, in accordance with the affectionate feelings of the inhabitants of this borough, he immediately prepared and presented to HIS MAJESTY - Dr FERGUSSON submitted to the meeting an Address which he had drawn up for their approval, which, having been read by the Town Clerk, and seconded by J. Ramsbottom, Esq. M.P., Mr BOVINGDON again rose, and observed that the usual course in matters of this nature, was to appoint a committee to amend or approve any address which might be proposed, and he thought that in the present instance, they could not follow a better precedent. This suggestion having been adopted by the Meeting the following gentlemen were appointed to form a committee - Dr. Fergusson, Dr. Stanford, Sir John Chapman, Rev. Mr. Redford, and Mr Sharman. These gentlemen, having retired a short time, returned with the address, which upon being again read to the Meeting, appeared to have been entirely adopted, with an amendment in the heading, which was made to embody in it the customary words, "the Mayor, Burgesses,, &c. and other inhabitants of the borough of New Windsor," whereas in Dr. Fergusson's original draught, it appeared to emanate from the inhabitants - The Address having been agreed upon, Sir John CHAPMAN moved that it be presented to his Majesty by our two Borough Members, John Ramsbottom, Esq and the Hon. E.G. Stanley - Mr. BOVINGDON submitted that the Address be presented tot he King at his next Levee - Some discussion here arose as to the practicability of the Address being presented at the next Levee, which was on the following day, and which it was thought would be the last for the season. In this case it would have been impossible to get the Address engrossed, and to allow time for the whole of the inhabitants to sign it; but it was afterwards ascertained that a Levee would be held on the following Wednesday, the motion was carried unanimously - Mr RAMSBOTTOM expressed his willingness, as far as he was personally concerned, to comply with the wishes of the Meeting, and he also promised that he would communicate with his colleague, Mr. Stanley, on the subject, and of whose cordial co-operation he entertained not the slightest doubt.- The Address was then ordered to be engrossed, and to lie for signature at the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday - A vote of thanks was then given to Dr. Fergusson for preparing the Address; and the Mayor having left the Chair, Sir John Chapman moved the thanks of the Meeting to his Worship, for his promptitude in calling the Meeting, and for his efficient conduct in presiding over it, which was carried unanimously. The Meeting was attended by most of the respectable inhabitants, J. Egelstone, Esq (Chamberlain), J. Banister, Esq (Justice), and nearly all the corporate body were likewise present.
An inquest was held at the Town Hall last week, before John Clode, Esq Mayor and Coroner, on the body of Ellen Ball, a little girl, between 2 and 3 years of age, who had been entrusted to the care of the Robinsons, who, it will be recollected, were apprehended a short time back for ill-treating a little boy of whom they also had charge. Both children were found in the house by the officers, in a dreadful state of filth, and were immediately removed to the workhouse, where the girl soon died in a very emaciated state. Under these circumstances, the jury did not feel that they could conscientiously return a verdict without having ample professional testimony as to the appearance of the body and the probably causes of dissolution : and for this purpose the inquest was adjourned. - From the appearance of excessive waste, it was apprehended that the infant had died from want of sufficient sustenance; but upon a more minute investigation it was evident that internal disease existed, entirely unconnected with any ill-treatment, and which, in the opinion of the medical gentlemen (Messrs. Mitchell and Holderness) who examined the body, was sufficient to have caused death - The Jury now expressed themselves satisfied, and returned a verdict of "Natural Death."
On Friday morning, another inquest was held at the Town Hall, on the body of Thomas Hunter, a poor man who had been lodging for a few weeks previously at the Wheelers in George Street, and who died suddenly on the previous night:- Verdict - Died by the visitation of God.
Within these few days, in consequence of three deaths, preceded by a train of symptoms characteristic of and common to cholera, an exaggerated report has been circulated in this town of the breaking out of this much dreaded disease. Upon an impartial review of the cases above alluded too, it must be allowed that they were attended by circumstances of a very singular character, two of them terminating fatally within twelve hours of the first attack, and the third only surviving two or three days from the period when the patient was seized. On the other hand, two of them were men of dissolute and drunken habits, living in George street, amidst all the filth and impurity imaginable, while the third case was that of a child in the workhouse, of a weak and debilitated constitution. Although these cases have excited the attention of the medical men here, there exists no means an unanimous opinion as to their identity with the foreign disease. One party contending that they are true and genuine cholera, while another party insists that they are merely common diarrhoea, modified by some atmospheric peculiarity.
We understand that it has long been the intention of the inhabitants of Eton to build a new Poor House; and at a meeting of the inhabitants of Eton, held at the Christopher Inn, the Rev. T. Carter, in the chair, it was unanimously resolved, that the plans of Mr. Emlyn for erecting the building be adopted, and that Mr Southwood's contract for carrying the same into effect, which amounts to �1480 be accepted.
CRICKET - The match to be played in the Brocas, Eton, on Monday next, for �50 between the Windsor and Eton Junior and Islington Albion clubs, excites a degree of interest unusual in our small sporting circle. It will be remembered that last season the former club defeated twice in a canter the Camden Regen.., who have been induced, in the hope of regaining their lost laurels, to bring the Albion, a more powerful club, into play against them. Speaking of the merits of the parties, individually or as a body of players, it would be impossible to pronounce either a favourite, but the Londoners have the call. Let the termination be what it may, certain it is, that a treat seldom witnessed is expected on this occasion, by the admirers of the game. A separate marque will be erected on the ground purposely for the accommodation of ladies.
On Tuesday, a grand Cricket Match takes place in the Shooting Fields between eleven gentlemen of Eton College and eleven of the Marylebone club : odds are in favour of the Etonians.
On Monday last there was a full attendance of professional gentlemen at the Council Chamber of our Town Hall, to witness the operation of lithotrity, that is, the removal of a stone from the bladder, without having recourse to the usual mode of cutting. Mr Costello of London, performed the operation, previously to which he delivered an extremely interesting lecture, developing the history and discovery of the science. The operation, however, was not completed on Monday; but in consequence of the age and general health of the patient being unfavourable to a surgical operation, was postponed to this day (Saturday) when Mr Costello promises again to attend.
Thomas Hall, alias Dowsett, was committed for trial, by Edmund Foster, Esq and T.J. Thomson, Esq (two of our county magistrates), for stealing a garden hand-glass from the premises of La Marquise de Harcourt, at St.Leonard's Dale, on the night of the 11th instant - On the 18th instant George Drew, of Clewer Green, was also committed for trial by the above named magistrate, for stealing a table from the summer house in Lady Harcourt's garden, on the night of the 8th instant.
The business of our Police Court, during the week, has not been of any public interest; being chiefly confined to the disposing of a few cases of drunkenness, assaults, and other misdemeanours, consequent on race-time and holiday making.
MAIDENHEAD, JUNE 29. - The festivities in this town, in celebration of the passing of the Reform Bill, will take place on Thursday the 5th of July. At eight o'clock in the morning, a committee of ladies will be in attendance to supply the poor children, under fifteen years of age, with a breakfast, of which 800 are expected to partake. At twelve o'clock a dinner will be provided in a field adjoining the town, for the mechanics and labouring classes residing within the boundaries of the Corporation, for which 1200 tickets are issued. At four o'clock a public dinner will be provided at the Town-Hall, at which it is expected all the more wealthy inhabitants, friendly to Reform, will be present; and the evening will conclude with a general illumination. The shops will be closed throughout the whole of the day.
UXBRIDGE, JUNE 29th.- An Address, of which the following is a copy, was on Saturday and Monday handed about the town of Uxbridge, by the Rev. C.P. Price and T.W. Walford, Esq, and received the ready signatures of nearly 200 inhabitants, and was presented to his Majesty at the Levee, by the Rev. C.P. Price, on Wednesday last, and graciously acknowledged :-
May it please your MAJESTY, -
We, you Majesty's loyal and faithful subjects, the inhabitants of the town of Uxbridge and its vicinity, beg to assure your Majesty of our dutiful love and devoted attachment, and to express our indignation at, and our abhorrence of, the atrocious attempt lately made to injure your Sacred Person. Sensible to the blessings we have enjoyed under your Majesty's mild and paternal sway, we offer you our sincere and heartfelt congratulations on your providential escape without any serious [?] injury; and we venture to hope that there is not a man in your Majesty's dominions who does not agree with us in denouncing the late [?] attack your Majesty as most infamous and flagitious. This universal feeling cannot fail to be highly consolatory to your Majesty; as it affords a strong and incontrovertible proof of the affectionate regard which is everywhere felt for your Majesty by all ranks and classes of men throughout the kingdom. We beg to add our fervent prayers that the same Providence which has hitherto preserved your Majesty, will long, very long, continue to bless both you and your Royal Consort with health and happiness.
On Saturday last, a meeting of the inhabitant householders of Uxbridge was convened in the large room of the Market House, for the purpose of ascertaining their opinion as to the best method of testifying their approbation of the passing the Reform Bills of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The Chair was taken by T.T. Clarke, Esq of Swakeleys, at 12 o'clock, when it was agreed that a good and substantial dinner of the old English fare, should be given to the poor of Uxbridge and Hillingdon end, which adjoins it. For this purpose a Committee was chosen, to ascertain the number of poor persons, and to canvass the town for subscriptions to carry this desirable object into effect. The subscriptions already received are very liberal, and the rejoicings are to take place in the street within a fortnight.
On Tuesday last the annual dinner was given at the Crown Inn, Uxbridge, to the Uxbridge Volunteer Infantry, by their worthy and respected Capt. T.H. Riches, Esq, in order to testify his approbation of the conduct and soldier like demeanour of the Corps.
On Thursday last, Mr Welch, of Southall, was driving his horse and chaise to Uxbridge Market, and proceeding down the Hill at Hillingdon, when his horse tripped and fell, and threw Mr Welch out, but very fortunately, without any personal injury. The horse, however, being somewhat hurt by the accident. Mr.W. thought proper to proceed to Uxbridge, on one of the stages then passing, and sent his vehicle and horse home. On his arrival at Uxbridge he found, however, that he had lost his bag, which contained �260 in sovereigns ! This, it may be guessed, was by no means a pleasant discovery, and caused Mr Welch to relinquish all idea of making his intended deposit at the Uxbridge Bank that night, and immediately retraced his steps back to Hillingdon Hill; however, he there met an honest ostler, who, hearing of the accident, had hastened to the spot to discover, if possible, what has occasioned the disaster of the favourite horse; this worthy fellow met Mr.W with the greatest glee depicted in his countenance, and held up the bag and its whole contents, to the owner's extreme delight, who in the first fullness of his heart, very liberally rewarded him with, -- what ? - The reader must not know until the amount is doubled !!!
MARLOW, JUNE 29. - The Wycombe Election took place on Tuesday last, when Colonel Grey was returned by such a majority as much convince every rational mind that the hopes of the Israelite are there for ever blasted. In vain did he exert his leathern lungs to vociferate his thrice-told tale; in vain was the praise of his own accomplished person repeatedly proclaimed by his own harmonious trumpet; in vain, assisted by the most insinuating treachery, did he attempt to counterfeit the principles of Reform, dismiss his former clerical and intolerant associate, and deny all acquaintance with the Green Marquis; in vain did he attempt to debase the villify the conduct of his opponent; in vain did his hired band of ragamuffins from Bradenham, Turville, and other obscure lurking dens, attempt to stifle the reply of his rival. A neat, eloquent, and unpremeditated speech, so completely exposed the fallacy of all his assertions, and laid bare the disguise under which he attempted to impose upon the electors of Wycombe, as would have overwhelmed the countenance of any one save the most hardened outcast from the Land of Goshen, with shame and blushes. He endured it with effrontery supreme; and after the poll was concluded, and Colonel Grey has the gratification of being returned by a double majority, again let loose his tongue in a torrent of abuse upon his opponents for a full hour and a half, without permitting a single syllable in reply to be heard from any one. Silent contempt was, perhaps, the most suitable accompaniment to his declaration, and his noisy rabble would admit of nothing more.
The festivities at Burnham on Wednesday last, in honour of the Reform Bill, were of the most liberal and gratifying kind. The tradesmen, farmers, and other inhabitants of that patriotic parish, unassisted by a single Aristocrat, raised such a subscription as enabled them, by economical management, to furnish a plentiful meal of fine beef, vegetables, and a copious supply of good strong beer, to above 1200 poor parishioners. Tables were laid on each side of the street, extending nearly the whole length of the town, and tastefully decorated with laurels, flowers, and banners, bearing appropriate mottoes, affording a spectacle more gratifying, perhaps, than any ever before witnessed in that neighbourhood. Rural diversions concluded the evening's amusement and although an immense crowd assembled to behold the entertainment, not a single accident, or unpleasant occurrence of any kind, took place, to interrupt the harmony and enjoyment of the happy day. To particularize the name of any individual who contributed to give effect to this splendid repast, would be invidious, where every inhabitant of Burnham seemed to vie with his neighbours in endeavouring to give it the most felicitous effect.
The festivities at Maidenhead are deferred to Thursday next.
GLOBE INSURANCE,
PALL MALL AND CORNHILL, LONDON.
ESTABLISHED 1803.
FIRE, LIVES, AND ANNUITIES.
CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING.
The whole paid up and invested :
Thereby affording to the Assured an immediate available Fund for the Payment of the most extensive Losses.
Farming Stock Insured generally on the Farm.
Rates and Conditions of Fire and Life Insurance, &c. may be had of the Company's Agents.
Fire Insurance due at Midsummer must be paid on or before the 9th day of July, when the fifteen days allowed for the renewal thereof will expire.
LIFE INSURANCE.
Policies for the whole Term of Life will be purchased on Terms to be agreed on with the Parties interested, should they be desirous of surrendering them to the Company.
AGENTS.
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| Windsor | Mr. Henry Cook |
| Reading | Mr. William Man |
| Newbury | Messrs. Hall and Marsh |
| Hungerford | Mr John Matthews |
| Maidenhead | Mr James Smith |
| Marlow | Mr Ralph Spicer |
| Wycombe | Mr John Nash |
| Aylesbury | Mr Henry Hatten |
| Buckingham | Mr John King |
| Oxford | Mr John Talmage |
| Thame | Mr Isaac Stone |
| Bicester | Mr John Walford |
| Deddington | Mr Samuel Field, jun. |
| Bampton | Mr William Holloway |
UNITED BERKS, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, WORCESTERSHIRE, MONMOUTHSHIRE, AND HEREFORDSHIRE
PROTECTOR
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
No.35 OLD JEWRY;
And REGENT STREET, corner of JERMYN STREET, LONDON; and ST.MARGARET'S HILL, SOUTHWARK.
CAPITAL �5,000,000
THIS COMPANY is founded upon the principle of a division of its profits :- Two thirds to the Insured, without their incurring as such any personal liability for losses; and one third to the Shareholders, besides annual interest on their deposits.
Particulars may be obtained, and Insurances effected, at the Offices in King street, Reading; College Court, Gloucestershire; and Nos.94 and 106 High Street, Cheltenham; and of the Company's Agents.
There will be no charge for Policies, where the Sum to be Insured amounts to �300 or upwards, nor when the Insurance has been previously effected in another Office.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That Insurances which expire at Midsummer next, shall be renewed within fifteen days thereafter, or they will become void. Receipts for such Renewals are now ready at the above Offices, and with the respective Agents to the Company throughout the United Kingdom. WILMER HARRIS, Secretary.
COMMITTEES.
READING, &c.
James Wheble, Esq President of the late Berks, &c. Company.
General H. Willoughby Roake, C.B. Vice President of ditto.
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| Joseph B-nwell, Esq. | } | |
| Blackall Simonds. Esq | } | Directors of ditto |
| Henry Simonds, Esq | } | |
OXFORD.
J.D. Macbridge, Esq D.C.L. Principal of Magdalen Hall.
Rev. Bulkeley Bandinel, D.D. Librarian to the University.
Rev. Philip Bliss, D.C.L. Registrar of the University.
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| William Tuckwell, Esq | } | |
| Thomas Ensworth, Esq | } | Oxford |
| Samuel Collingwood, Esq | } | |
HENLEY, MARLOW, HIGH WYCOMBE, &c.
Rev. George Scobell, D.D. Turville, near Henley.
Rev. Isaac King, West Wycombe.
Rev. Frederick Vincent, Heighenden, near High Wycombe.
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| Thomas Edmunds, Esq | } | |
| Richard Lucas, Esq | } | High Wycombe |
| John Nash, Esq | } | |
AGENTS.
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| Windsor | John Miller | at Messrs Ramsbottom's bank |
| Oxford | Michael Underhill | Grocer |
| Ditto | Richard Smith | Wine Merchant |
| Henley | Nicholas Mercer | Solicitor |
| Ditto | Thomas Crouch | Grocer |
| Marlow | Vacant | ------- |
| High Wycombe | William Giles | Auctioneer |
| Abingdon | William Lanham | Grocer |
| Faringdon | Joseph Clarke | at Messrs Pitt and Co's Bank |
| Hungerford | John Halcomb | Solicitor |
| Lambourn | John Wait | Farmer |
| Newbury | John Tanner | Solicitor |
| Ditto | John Parker | Carrier |
| Oakingham | John Bartlett | Post Master |
| Ditto | Thomas Creaker | Auctioneer |
| Speenhamland | John Neale | Grocer |
| Sunninghill | Richard Hayter | Builder |
| Twyford & Sonning | Thomas Hollis | |
| Wantage | William Ormond | Solicitor |
| Wallingford | Humphrey Cox | Glazier |
| Ditto | Thomas Owen | Auctioneer |
| Banbury | Ric. Edward Caless | at the Ship Inn |
| Bicester | James Gurden | Printer |
| Burford | James Scarlett Price | Solicitor |
| Ensham | William Burchell | Auctioneer |
| Great Milton | Richard Townsend | Wheelwright |
| Great Holcomb | Henry Hamp | Dairyman |
| Nettlebed | James Chapman | Auctioneer |
| Sarsden | Robert Atkins | Solicitor |
| Watlington | John Lovelock | Maltster |
| Witney | I. Newton Lawrence | Postmaster |
| Woodstock | Benj. Holloway, jun. | Solicitor |
| Aylesbury | James Jackson | Auctioneer |
| Buckingham | William Kirby | Baker |
| Chesham & Great Missenden | James Potter | |
| Colnbrook | Theophilus J. Young | Draper |
| Ivinghoe | Charles Cooley | Ditto |
| Little Brickhill | John James Pakes | Baker |
| Newport Pagnell & North Crawley | Thomas Nash | |
| Stoney Stratford | Benjamin Brighton | Draper |
| Winslow | James Todd | |
| Egham | Mr Henry Mills | Carpenter & Builder |