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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, April 4th, 1825
EDUCATION.
The Rev.J. COCKAINE, CLIFTON WOOD, near Bristol, prepares a Limited Number of YOUNG GENTLEMEN for the Universities or the Public Schools. -- The Situation is remarkably healthful, and the domestic managements are in the most liberal style. - Each pupil is provided with a separate Bed.
The Terms are SIXTY GUINEAS per Annum, and THREE GUINEAS Entrance. Books and Stationary are the only additional charge.
It is presumed that the above Establishment will be found to combine the advantages of a Public School with the comforts of a Home.
References of the highest respectability can be given.
THE LION and MASTIFF FIGHT. - Worcester race course is the place fixed for the approaching fight for, 5,000 sovereigns, between Mr.Wombwell's lion, Nero, and the six mastiffs. A temporary amphitheatre will, it is said, be erected, and a circular den, 36 feet in circumference, made in the centre, while a sufficient space will be left between the bars for the dogs to get in and out. The lion is 5 years old, stands 4 1/2 feet high, and is 13 feet in length.
At Horsham assizes on Friday, Charles Holder and David Gardener were convicted on the Statute 4 Geo.IV. c.54, of feloniously sending, a letter to the Rev. Edmund Cartwright, threatening to accuse him of an infamous crime, for the purpose of extorting money. - It appeared in evidence on the trial, that when the prosecutor, who is a highly respected clergyman at Arundel, received the letter, he judiciously consulted an attorney, who desired him to send for the prisoners (two fellows of the town, whose signatures were to the letter), and tender them some marked money; he did so in the evening; they came and took the money, and were arrested immediately by constables who were in the house. Baron Graham said the Rev. prosecutor deserved the thanks of the country for his firmness and fortitude; he commented on the nefarious conduct of the prisoners, and sentenced them to transportation for life, being the severest penalty the law allowed.
At Leicester assizes on Monday, a man named Billson was convicted of the murder of his wife, by cutting her throat, on the 7th of December last. He was actuated by jealousy, but it appeared on the trial that he had no grounds for suspecting his wife's infidelity.
PUGILISTS.- George Cooper has declared himself ready to make a deposit to fight Ward for �300. a side.
A robin's nest, with six eggs, was last week discovered in an old tin can, suspended from a beam, in a summer house belonging to Mr.Allwright, of Green-street, Bath.
Sarah Baines, a young woman, was last week committed to Bury gaol, charged with stopping Mr.J. Rainham on the highway, and taking from him �7.
A gentleman named Scott, who was a prisoner in the King's Bench for a considerable time, escaped from that prison on the 20th inst. disguised in female clothing.
Three idle and disorderly boys were on Monday placed in the stocks, before the Guildhall at Exeter, for disturbing the congregation, on Sunday night, at the parish church of St.Edmund, in that city.
BARNSTAPLE, March 28.- On Friday Iast, James Gale, a workman of Rawleigh factory, was committed to our prison for an assault on his wife. He came home Thursday evening, in a state of intoxication, and his wife refusing to let him have some money, which she had laid by to pay rent, he made an attack on her, and attempted to cut her throat with a clasped knife, which he partially effected; but. through the bluntness of the instrument, he failed in accomplishing his purpose; he subsequently dragged her about by the hair of her head, and actually bit out a piece from the fleshy part of her arm. He has been committed to take his trial at our next Quarter Session.
EXECUTION.- This morning the three unfortunate victims to crime, John Fergusson, William Walker, and James Lintott - alias Thompson, who were tried at the last Old Bailey Sessions, forfeited their lives to the offended laws of their country, at the usual place of execution, in the Old Bailey.
On Monday afternoon a respite for one week was sent to Newgate for James Dovey and Roger Adams, (convicted of highway robbery) whose execution had been fixed for yesterday.
RELIGIOUS DESPONDENCY.- An inquiry took place at Union Hall, yesterday, touching the death of Amelia Clay. The deceased, it appeared, had about four years ago joined a sect of dissenters, and since that time became in a state of melancholy produced by religious enthusiasm. She was continually impressing on her friends the necessity of abandoning all worldly thoughts and ways, and had been frequently heard to say, "that all persons who did not attend to her advice would surely go to hell." The result of the inquiry was, that the deceased, while in a state of melancholy, had taken two spoonfuls of arsenic.- An inquest was held at the Guy Earl of Warwick, Warwick-lane, last night, on another female sixty years of age, named Martha Halls, who had also fallen into a state of religious despondency, in consequence of becoming acquainted with an old lady of the methodist persuasion. She had frequently expressed her fears that she should never enter heaven, and that it was of no use to pray. While in a state of insanity she cut her throat with a carving knife.
At the county of Monaghan Assizes, on Wednesday se'nnight, Edward M' Elroy, a country lad, was indicted for setting fire to a car-house, belonging to Mr.David Woods, of Carduffkelly, near Carrickmacross. Mr.Woods stated that he awaked one night about twelve o'clock, when his family were in bed, and beheld his car-house on fire; he distinctly saw the prisoner urging the flames towards the dwelling-house.- In contradiction to this positive testimony, Charlotte Woods, (the prosecutor's daughter) gave a tissue of evidence that amazed the Court. She commenced by denying that any attachment subsisted between her and the prisoner; she then stated that on the night in question (in Feb. last) she and a female servant sat up to mend some apparel after her father had retired to rest, and that about half-past 11, hearing her father move, and knowing his aversion to their sitting up after him, hurried to their bed-room, and extinguished their candle. They then observed her father go to the car-house and set it on fire. In addition, she stated, that after the fire she overheard her two brothers holding a conversation, in which they said "the fire was a good plan to put M'Elroy out of the way." The female servant fully corroborated her evidence. The two brothers of Charlotte Woods were then called, and contradicted her evidence in the most positive manner. The learned Judge lamented the conflicting testimony that had been adduced on the trial. The Jury remained closetted during the night, and until the afternoon of Thursday, when not having agreed on any verdict, they were conveyed to the verge of the county, and there discharged.
On Friday last one of the woodmen of E. Coke, Esq. on ascending a lofty spruce fir, for the purpose of attaching a rope to its summit prior to its being felled, when about two-thirds up the tree observed a fine fox, which immediately jumped from it, and on reaching the ground decamped; on examining the tree he discovered a sort of den, so interwoven with branches as to enable Reynard to rest and take his food there without fear of molestation. This retreat he had no doubt enjoyed a considerable period, as it bore ample testimony of his having often regaled himself upon the produce of the game preserves and farm yards in the neighbourhood.
A thrush which lately found its way into a summer-house in the garden belonging to Mr. Gates, shoe-maker, Malling-street, Brighton, found it a convenient spot for the purpose of rearing its young, therefore set about forming its nest in a corner of the place, which it has completed. and is now sitting on five eggs; it has become so completely domesticated, that it never offers to leave its situation on the approach of visiters, nor displays the least fear at their intrusions.
The fight between the lion and six mastiffs for 5000 sovereigns, took place on Warwick race-course on Tuesday, when the lion beat his adversaries with the greatest ease, although 5 to 4 had been betted on the dogs. This singular contest excited a vast degree of interest, and the amphitheatre was crowded with persons at the admission price of 7s 6d. each. When the first 3 dogs were set at the lion Nero, the latter animal sprang upon one of the dogs named Billy, and instantly crushed him to pieces; another dog named Nelson pinned the lion by the under jaw, but loosing his hold, his back was broken by a blow of the lion's paw; the other dog (Crack) was then withdrawn, being but little hurt. The three fresh dogs were then brought, and rushed at the lion with great spirit, but he instantly got one of them (Cribb) in his jaws, and crushed him to death; Crack was brought again, but was no sooner within reach than he received a death blow; another dog (Neptune) was soon rendered helpless, and the remaining dog, Jerry, was then withdrawn, and according to the articles his owner was entitled to �100. Victory was declared in favour of Nero, amidst deafening shouts.
Miss FOOTE.- This young lady set off for Liverpool yesterday, to sing on Monday and Tuesday next, at Wilson's Concert Rooms. She was accompanied by her mother. We have heard that a new effort has been made to draw Mr.Hayne to Liverpool, to grace the appearance of the fair Syren there - whether successfully or not time will shew; but no doubt no exertion will be wanting to bring him to terms, and to bind his fate in the trammels of holy matrimony. We think it unlikely that this overture will be successful; but "Love is blind," and nothing will surprise us in these miraculous times. Miss F.'s re-appearance at Covent-garden is announced for Thursday next.- Morning Chronicle.
WEYMOUTH, April 2.- Our worthy Mayor, John Martin, Esq. has, in compliance with a requisition, appointed a general meeting of the inhabitants to be held at the Guildhall, on Wednesday next, to consider the propriety of petitioning the Legislature against granting any further concessions to the Catholics.
On Wednesday last a meeting of several gentlemen took place at Thomas's Rooms, for the purpose of establishing a subscription pack of harriers, for the next hunting season, when upwards of �100. was subscribed for that purpose.
Winchester,
Saturday, April 2.
A writ has been issued for the election of a burgess for Petersfield, in the room of Sir P.Mulgrave, who is about to offer himself for Carlisle. Messrs. Atcheson and Stephenson have publicly declared their intention not to offer themselves candidates for the borough at present, but they have expressed their determination so to do at the next general election.
The Royal assent has been given to an Act for making a road from Winchester to Petersfield; and another Act for making a turnpike road from Midhurst to the London and Portsmouth turnpike road, near Sheetbridge.
The projected new turnpike road from London to Portsmouth, through Farnham, is in a forward state, the line having been surveyed and measured by eminent surveyors, and plans prepared for a general meeting to be forthwith held.
The gentlemen connected with the plan for constructing the Portsmouth Commercial Docks are endeavouring to obtain the sanction of Parliament this Sessions.
It is intended to establish a branch of the Hampshire Friendly Society, at Bishop's Waltham.
There are two plans proposed for the Ship Canal from London to Langstone harbour, one by Mr.Cundy, architect to Lord Grosvenor; the other by Mr.Elms. The shortest route is from Deptford, by Tooting, to near Horsham, and then to Arundel by the present Portsmouth and Arun Canal, to Langstone harbour.The Canal to be 30 feet deep and 150 wide. The East India Company are said to be favourable to a Canal.
On Sunday night last died, in Russell-street, Bath, in the 46th year of his age, the Hon.and Rev. George Herbert, brother to the Earl of Carnarvon, and chairman of the Hampshire Quarter Sessions. This event has excited feelings of deep and universal regret. Those who have witnessed the unblemished integrity, manly firmness, and brilliant ability, with which this excellent man acted as chairman of our sessions. will long regret his loss, and feel much difficulty to replace his talents, his amiable and gentlemanly demeanour, in that arduous situation. In his professional duties he was equally firm, and pious, candid, liberal, and dignified; and with a clear and unbiased judgment was combined a highly cultivated mind. He possessed the most kind and tender heart as a parent, and the most sincere and honourable principles as a friend.- His loss to his family and private friends is irreparable; and the public will lament that it has pleased God to deprive them, at so early a period, of an individual whose enlightened character and amiable manners had endeared him most deservedly to all classes of society.
On Sunday last died, at Newtontony, in her 58th year, Miss Frances Topping, daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Topping, formerly Rector of Thruxton, in this county.
On the 15th of March died at her villa on Blackheath, aged 22, Miss Esther Lowndes, late of Fareham.
On Saturday the 26th ult. died, at an advanced age, Mrs.Morrell, relict of the late Mr.Morrell, many years postmaster of this city.
Ringwood, April 2. -On Sunday evening last the new organ recently built by Mr.Russel, at Mr.J. Cranston's, jun. and purchased by the congregation and friends of the independent Chapel, was opened by Mr.Blount, professor of music, who introduced at the commencement of the service an appropriate voluntary, and in the performance of it he displayed in a master style the powers and capabilities of the instrument, which is distinguished by a peculiar sweetness and brilliancy of tone. Several eminent professors have expressed their unqualified approbation of the instrument, and it reflects great credit on the builder. A judicious and excellent selection of music was performed by the choir in a highly creditable manner, and produced an admirable effect.The Rev. A. Bishop delivered an eloquent discourse adapted to the occasion from the 150th Psalm, and part of the 4th verse, " Praise the Lord with organs."
On Friday the 25th inst. the Wesleyan Methodist Society held their anniversary at the chapel in Parchment-street, in this city, upon which occasion Capt.Hawtrey, of Portsmouth, preached a sermon.
Committed to the County Gaol:- James Arnold, charged with having, on the 31st of March, feloniously stolen from a field belonging to John Rowden, Esq. at Alton, a sheep, the property of Wm.Edwards.
LYMINGTON, March 31.- BIRTH.- On Tuesday last, in this town, of a son and heir, the wife of Captain Henry Tuffnell Roberts, of the Hon. East India Company's Bengal Establishment, and late Commandant of the 1st corps of Rohilla Cavalry.
On Tuesday last was married at Blandford, Mr.James Penny, of this town, ironmonger, to Miss Pond, daughter of Mr.Pond, plumber and glazier, of the former place.
Southampton,
Saturday, April 2.
On Palm Sunday, the Rev.T. Gray, on leaving the Curacy of Holy Rood Church, preached a very impressive sermon to his parishioners from the 15th chap. of Corinthians and 58th verse. The Rev. Gentleman's departure is much regretted by his parishioners.
On Wednesday last the Rev.Wm. Wilson, D.D. Rector of Holy Rood Church, arrived in this town; and on Good Friday preached an excellent sermon, appropriate to the day, to a large congregation, from the 1st chap of Lamentations, and 12th verse.
Great progress is made in the work of enlarging our platform, and we look forward to the improvement with much pleasure.
The rate of going of the Camilla, steam packet, was tried on Thursday, in a passage to Portsmouth and back; the whole of which distance (48 miles thither and back) was completed in three hours and three-quarters.
On Sunday last died, in the 77th year of his age, William Ramsden, Esq. of Southampton.
The subscription raised for Mrs.Lanham, widow of Capt.Lanham, who was drowned off Christchurch in a gale in November last, amounts to �429.7s.
NEWPORT, April 1.- At a petty sessions for the division of the Isle of Wight, held at the Guildhall in this town, on Saturday last, before Sir Richard Bassett, and the Rev. James Worsley, and R.W. White, clerks, Abraham Cole, of Godshill, was found guilty of harbouring and concealing contraband spirits, and fined �50; and William Sheath, of the parish of Newchurch, and Wm. Linington, of this borough, were found guilty of the same offence, and severally fined �25.- Mr.Cossins, of this town, conducted the prosecutions, and Mr.Minchin, of Gosport, attended on behalf of Cole and Sheath, and Mr. Day, of Cowes, on behalf of Linington.
At the same sessions, Neil Macharry and John Wardlow were discharged on the recommendation of the Commissioners of Customs, having been taken in a boat with a small cask of Geneva, and a quantity of sling stuff, on the 17th ult. by Lieut. Budgen, of the Atherfield station, near Grange Chine.-The defence set up by these men before the Magistrates on Saturday the 19th, was, that they, with two other mariners and Capt.Saunderson left Belfast, in Ireland, in a vessel called the Courier, bound for London, the Captain whereof was to put them on board any vessel he might meet with bound for Southampton, or any adjoining port. That in the evening of the 16th they were all put on board a vessel which they thought was a pilot vessel, but which turned out to be a smuggler, near the Needles,- that the smuggler landed her goods at the back of the Isle of Wight the same night, and that they, Macharry and Wardlow, went in the boat with the goods, for the purpose of bringing her back, and landing themselves and their companions in the neighbourhood of Southampton, where a new vessel then lay which they were to man- That being unable to find the smuggling vessel, they rowed about all night, and in the morning picked up the small cask of spirits.- That they were quite exhausted, and must have been lost, had not Mr.Budgen fallen in with them.- This story being confirmed by Capt.Saunderson and others, induced the Commissioners to recommend their discharge.
Salisbury,
Monday, April 4, 1825.
A public meeting is appointed to be held in the county hall at Dorchester, on the 14th instant, for the excellent purpose of carrying into effect a plan for the Preservation of Lives from Shipwreck, by the establishing of Captain Manby's Apparatus and Life Boats alone the Dorsetshire coast.
Mr.Tucker, of Imber House Academy, having solicited Mr.Benett, one of our County Representatives, to present to the House of Commons a Petition for the Repeal of the House and Window Tax on Scholastic Establishments, has received an answer from that Gentleman, stating that he would feel much pleasure in acceding to his (Mr. T.'s) request, and would support the prayer of the petition, in which he entirely concurred. - In reference to the petition, Mr.Tucker has also received an obliging communication from J.C. Hobhouse, Esq. stating that his intended motion for the Repeal of the Window Tax is put off until the end of April or the beginning of May. We understand that the petition has annexed to it the signatures or almost the whole of the scholastic profession of this city.
Mr. T.B. Smith has been appointed to succeed his late father, as postmaster of Devizes.
BIRTH- At Seend, on Wednesday morning, the lady of Quarles Harris Stroud, Esq. of a daughter.
On Thursday was married at Calne, Mr.Robert Jenner, of Witham Farm, to Miss Eleanor Blandford, of the same place.
On Saturday the 2d inst. was married at Bulford, Mr.Joseph Robbins to Miss Croom, both of that place.
On the 25th ult. died. Isabella, the youngest daughter of Mr.Crocker, of Stourton.
On Sunday the 27th ult. died, in the 56th year of his age, Mr. John Blanchett, hair-dresser, of this city, and second serjeant at mace to our Corporation.- He was a man who possessed the esteem of all who knew him, and by his death a widow and numerous young family have sustained an irreparable loss.
On Wednesday last died at Welsh-mill House, Frome, Mr.James Clement, aged 55.
Same day died at Westentown, near Frome, most deservedly esteemed by all who knew her, Mrs.Candy, wife of Mr.Richard Candy.
Died at Wimborne on the 27th or March, Charles Quartley, Esq. Surgeon to the Forces.
On Friday the 1st inst. died, much beloved and greatly respected, after an incessant and very severe illness of more than two years duration, but borne with Christian resignation, Mrs.Ford, wife of Mr.Henry Ford, jun. of Wilton, aged 49 years.
Died, March 29, at Millbrook-House, Blandford, the infant son of the Rev.John Lowndes.
On Friday last died, at Sutton Veney, near Warminster, Mrs. Jane Long, wife of Mr. Wm. Long, and daughter of the late Mr.Jas. Howden, of Chilmark.
On Sunday evening, March 20th. as Mr.Thomas Hunt, of Fifehead Magdalen, Dorset, was walking in the fields, he suddenly fell down, and on being carried home, very soon afterwards expired. Mr.Hunt discharged the important duties of a schoolmaster with great credit to himself, and advantage to the neighbourhood. This sudden and melancholy event proved an awful confirmation of the truth of what he had that afternoon heard from the pulpit, " How do we know that we shall ever arrive at old age ? Nay, how do we know, but we may be snatched away in a few days, it may be the next night, or the next hour? as many have been, who, with equal reason thought themselves as long-lived as we may conceive ourselves to be."
On the 31st of March died, Mrs. Fisher, widow of the late Mr.Fisher, of Dorchester.
Inquests recently taken by Mr.Hannen: At Sturminster Newton, on the body of Miss Kitty Kennel, who was drowned in the river Stour; verdict, " Lunacy."- At Fifehead Magdalen, on the body of Mr.Thomas Hunt, of that place; verdict, "Died by the Visitation of God." And at East Stower, on the body of John Fowle, who being employed in felling timber, was crushed to death by a tree falling on him; Verdict, " Accidental Death."
HORSE-STEALING - We have already more instances of this offence to record, notwithstanding the severe example made by Mr.Justice Burrough in the case of James Smith, who was lately executed at Winchester. In the night of Wednesday last, two very valuable horses were stolen from the yard of Mr.Rowden, at Bishopstone, near this city; one a bright chesnut cart gelding, the other a grey nag horse that has lost the off eye. Mr.Rowden has offered 25 guineas reward, and has made every possible exertion for the recovery of these horses, but hitherto in vain.
On Saturday morning last a man was apprehended near this city, upon suspicion of having stolen a dark iron grey mare, which he had been riding. He says his name is George Billett, of North Wraxall. The account he gave of the mare, excited a strong suspicion that he had stolen it; the animal was in consequence detained, and he has been committed to Fisherton gaol for a further examination, under the expectation that the owner of the mare will come forward and claim her. Great credit is due to the gentlemen who caused the detention of this man.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- Maria Green, servant to Mr.Heath, of Quemerford, charged with the murder of her new-born male child at Calne (committed on the warrant of W. Adye, Esq. coroner.)- Joseph Hunt, charged with entering the cottage of Joseph Upjohn, in the parish of Martin. and stealing therefrom a knife and a quantity of bread and cheese.- Nehemiah Gray, charged with breaking open the barn of Roger Foot, at Mere, and stealing therefrom a hen and 12 chicken, his property.
At the Somerset Assizes which commenced at Taunton on Saturday the 26th March, Phineas Radford was convicted of stealing 35 sheep, the property of Wm.Gay, a farmer, from Rawley Down.
There were no less than 170 prisoners for trial at these assizes. Mr. Justice Park, who presided at the Crown bar, lamented, in his charge to the Grand Jury, the heavy appearance of the calendar. It was not, he observed, so much the number of offenders that excited his concern, as it was the range of atrocity with which they were charged; for he noticed that the statement included no fewer than nine for sheep stealing, twenty-six for burglary; thirteen for house breaking, ten for highway robbery, and an appalling number for various other offences. Perhaps it was to the humane but indiscreet lenity of some of his predecessors, that this mass of criminality was to be in some measure attibuted, and he would therefore, take the opportunity of reminding the Grand Jury of the observation of a very enlightened character who once filled the judicial seat with great honour to himself and corresponding advantage to the country :- Lord Hales had said, that "whatever might be the degree of pity which every rightly-constituted heart must feel for those whose conduct had invoked upon them the justice of their country, yet a paramount sentiment of pity was due to society, which was entitled to the best protection of the law from acts of plunder and violence."
At Taunton assizes on Thursday, William Loaring was indicted for stopping a stage coach called the Subscription, going between London and Exeter, and also for a riot at Ilchester, on the 30th of March 1824. It appeared that the defendant, having connected himself with some other coach, the proprietors of the Subscription, Messrs.Winter and Co. determined that the Loarings, who had had the horsing of the coach some part of the journey, should have no more to do with the coach, and the present defendant, feeling himself aggrieved, with others, committed the riot now complained of. No defence being made, a verdict of Guilty was returned.
TO BRICKLAYERS AND OTHERS.
PERSONS willing to CONTRACT to Pull Down an Old Park Wall, and to Rebuild a New Wall on another Scite, about 1400 yards in length, are requested to apply particulars to Mr.Woodcock, Wilton House, near Salisbury. The Materials of the Old Wall are to be used in the foundations and other such parts of the new work as may be agreed on; and the new Bricks necessary for the work are to be Red, and of the best quality.-- Proposals for the Work, at per Rod, to be sent to Mr.Woodcock (post paid) on or before the 16th April instant, who will furnish such farther particulars as may be required.