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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, April 6th, 1812
Fleur-De-Lis Inn,
King's-Gate-Street, Winchester.
J.Sims, with a sense of gratitude, returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for the many and repeated favours he has received from them during the number of years he has kept the above Inn, and begs to assure them that the strictest punctuality and attention on his part will still be observed, to merit a continuance of such support.
J.S. having made considerable improvements and arrangements in his house and stabling, he is enabled to accommodate Gentlemen in the Travelling and Commercial Departments, and solicits their patronage.
Posting Business punctually executed; Hearse and Mourning Coaches, Neat Wines, Spirits of all kinds (as imported), and best double-distilled Vinegar, wholesale and retail, on most reasonable terms.
Private Apartments to Lett; enquire as above.
Thomas Aslett, Proprietor of the London and Southampton Waggons, begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that, owing to the very high price of horses and corn, he is under the necessity of Advancing the Price of Carriage Sixpence Per Cwt. to commence the 6th of April, 1812.
Alresford, April 2, 1812.
Winchester Cathedral.
Tenor Voice Wanted.
Any Person, properly qualified, that can bring an undeniable recommendation, upon being elected a Lay Vicar of the Cathedral, may gain by the requisite attendance �45 per Annum, besides such augmentation as the excellence of his voice may be deemed to merit.
For further particulars enquire of Mr.Chard, organist, Winchester.
Southampton, April 2, 1812.
Adams and Lankester beg leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that, owing to the very high price of Corn and Horses, they are under the necessity of Advancing the Price of Carriage Sixpence Per Cwt. to commence the 6th of April, 1812.
Wanted, - A single Man, to have the care of three Horses, and carry Floor, and make himself useful : he must be a scholar, as he will be empowered to settle bills : must have a good character from his last place for sobriety, honesty, and good temper. A person of the above description may have constant employment by applying personally, or by letter, post paid, to Isaac Gray, miller, Titchfield, Hants.
Port News.
Lieut.Wynne, of the South Gloucester Militia, and a private of the same corps, were unfortunately drowned on Tuesday, by the jibbing of the sail of their boat, as they were going off to the prison ships in the Pamer. Another Lieutenant and a private man were picked up by a boat.
Winchester,
Saturday, April 4.
The Hertfordshire and Worcestershire Militias have marched from their old quarters to Gosport and Portsmouth, to replace the East Middlesex, and another corps.
Last week was married, in Lincolnshire, Corporal Dupre, to Miss Nancy Trollope, with a fortune of �12,000. Miss T fell in love with him while he was on parade with the soldiers, the next morning she communicated her sentiments to him which he joyfully accepted, and on the following day the gallant soldier led the beautiful and accomplished damsel to the alter of Hymen.
On Tuesday last was married Mr.Charles Holloway, of the White Swan, to Charlotte Clark, only daughter of Mr.Clark, of the Bell and Crown, both in this city.
On Friday the 20th of March died, in the Island of Jersey, the Rev.Amice Bisson, Rector of the parish of Saint Laurens. The Candidates to succeed him are the Rev.George Balleine, Curate of St.John's, and the Rev.Gabriel Tyson Knapp, A.M. of Pembroke College, Oxford.
On Thursday died at Southampton, after a short illness, aged 83 years, Mrs.Minchin, relict of the late Humphrey Minchin, Esq. M.P. of Hollywell House, Hants.
On Saturday the 28th ult. died, after a short illness, Mr.Wm.Carter, son of Alexander Carter, Esq. of Ringwood, Hants; an amiable youth, aged 15 years.
On Sunday last died suddenly, near Lyndhurst, Mrs.Jane Tucker, widow.- He husband had lived many years as a gardener, and she as housekeeper, with Mr.Rose, at Cuffnells, both of them faithful, attached, and excellent servants : some time after the death of her husband, she retired to a small house in the neighbourhood, in which she passed the remainder of a well spent life, in every possible act of kindness and benevolence in her power : humble as her station was, she will be long remembered with gratitude, affection, and regard.
On the 2d ult. a Serjeant of the North Hants regiment of Militia, quartered at Trelane, in Ireland, with his wife to the country to see an acquaintance, and on returning, about eight in the evening, was met by four fellows, who attacked him in a most violent manner, and beat and mutilated him so severely that his life is despaired of. When attempting to draw his sword to defend himself, it was wrested from him, and his nose nearly cut off.
Committed to the County Gaol this week:- Wm.Hall and Wm.Pacey, for having broken open the out-house of Sarah Stapley, at Dockenfield, and stealing therefrom about ten bushels of potatoes; - Thomas Newberry, alias Dennis Collins, charged with sacrilege, by having on the 13th day of March last, feloniously stolen and carried away from the Chapel, at Gosport, the minister's surplice, two bottles of tent wine, and two pounds of candles, the property of the wardens of the said chapel.
Salisbury,
Monday, April 6, 1812.
On Saturday the 28th ult. Messrs.Bendry, Wayte, jun., John Wayte, and S.Vivash, were unanimously elected Burgesses of the Borough of Calne, in this county.
On Monday was married at St.Peters Church, Shaftesbury, by the Rev.Dr.Jackson, Mr.Amos, of Sturminster Newton, to Mrs.King, widow of the late Mr.King, draper, of Shaftesbury.
On Thursday was married Thomas Garland, Esq., of Wareham, to Miss Elizabeth Foot, third daughter of Mr.John Foot, solicitor, of Sherborne.
On Thursday last was married Mr.William Webb, of Bodenham, to Miss Martha Grace, daughter of Mr.Joseph Grace, of Nunton, near this city.
On Thursday se'nnight died, at Overtown, near Marlborough, Mrs.Calley, aged 93 years, relict of Oliver Calley, Esq.
On Thursday last died, Mr.William Curtis, of Fisherton Anger, near this city, aged 85 years. He was formerly an eminent and very ingenious millwright, but for many years past he had retired from business.
Molineux, the sable pugilist, has been several days in this city; and we learn from him that the account of his having again challenged Crib is correct. Molineux was incited to give the challenge from the circumstances of Crib's having denied his title to the second station in the rank of pugilistic heroes, and assigning that honour to Gulley.- Molineux is visited at his inn by many amateurs of the fistic science; and he exhibits publicly at the Theatre this and to-morrow evening, with his friends Powers and Hall, when, according to all appearance, he will have a full house.
Two French prisoners in Dartmoor prison, stabbed each other recently so dreadfully in a violent passion that they both died instantly. The Jury returned a verdict of - Homicide by Accident.
Caution to Carters - On Friday the 20th ult. was committed to Dorchester gaol, George Troke, carter to Mr.Bramble, of West Parley, for maliciously beating and maiming a gelding, the property of his master.
At Launceston, on Thursday the 27th ult. Wm.Wyatt, innkeeper, was tried for the murder of Isaiah Fulk Valentine; when it was stated in evidence that Wyatt had invited Valentine, whom he had known at Plymouth Dock, to Fowey, under pretence of having guineas to dispose of; and it appeared that on Monday evening, the 25th of November, under pretence to taking him to a Capt.Best, he had led Valentine to a quay called the Broad Slip, and pushed him in the water, where he first suffocated him, and then rifled his pockets of �260 which he afterwards deposited in a heap of dung on his own premises. He was found Guilty of the Felony and Murder, and was sentenced to be hung; but his sentence was afterwards respited till May; and it is said the Judges are to take his case into consideration.
At Bristol Assizes, last week, J.Kenly, for cutting and stabbing an officer, in the execution of his duty; and F.Greenway for forging an item in a building contract, were condemned, but afterwards reprieved; and three were ordered to be transported for seven years.
The Assizes for the county of Somerset commenced on Monday, at Taunton. Forty-eight causes were entered for trial; but few of them are of importance, several are undefended, and only six down for special juries.
There were sixty-two prisoners, half of whom remained for trial at the rising of the Court on Thursday night; there was no expectation of the business being finished till late on Saturday night, if then.
The following prisoners had been tried on Thursday night, viz.- Thomas Provis, committed by Sir Wm. A'Court, Bart. and removed from Fisherton Gaol, for robbing his master, George Sladden, Esq. of a metal watch, a silver knife, and a horse, - Guilty, Death, but recommended to mercy. - Joseph Tripp, for breaking into the house of Geo.Pym, and stealing �30. - Guilty, Death. - Thomas Gadd, for sheep-stealing, - Guilty, Death. - Robert Haynes, for breaking into a stable, and stealing two pigs, - Guilty, Death.
James Harper, Sarah Tucker, William Hodges, John Stephens, Sarah Powell, John (alias Joseph) Smith, Sarah Were, Mary Ann Jones, Thomas Pearce, jun., Hannah Lamb, Thomas Skuse, and Robert Richards, had been tried for various offences, and found guilty.
And the Bills preferred against Robert Hunt, Robert Fisher, Elizabeth Foy, Ann Fowler, Wm.Beaton, Betty Hare, Matthew Clare, and George Carter, were thrown out by the Grand Jury.
T.Venn, jun. son of a creditable farmer, of Brent, near Bridgewater, was on Tuesday se'nnight committed to Wilton Gaol, charged with the murder of Elizabeth Coomer, by drowning her. It appears that the deceased was with child by the prisoner, and that he had endeavoured to persuade her to charge her pregnancy on some other person. On the night of her death, the prisoner had appointed to meet the deceased in a field adjoining a public-house, into which we went, and purchased a pint of brandy, and borrowed a glass. When the body was examined, nearly the whole quantity of a pint of brandy was in the stomach of the deceased; and the foot-steps of a man, and likewise those of a woman, were traced to the edge of the water.
Wiltshire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry.
The Warminster Troop is to parade at Bratton Castle on Friday the 14th instant, precisely at eleven o'clock, in Field-day Order, to be inspected with the Melksham Troop, by Lieutenant-Colonel Balcomb. A full attendance is requested.
Richard Long, Major.
Ashton, April 2, 1812.
MANLY EXHIBITION
Molineux, Powers, and Young Hall.
Gentlemen who wish to patronize the Science of Self-Defence, and Amateurs in general, are respectfully invited to the Theatre Salisbury, on Monday and Tuesday evenings, the 6th and 7th of April instant, when Molineux will set to with Powers, and afterwards with Hall, jun. They will all exert themselves to give the fullest display of the Science; and flatter themselves they shall give satisfaction to all who honour them with their company.
Doors to be opened at six o'clock; to set-to at seven, and the Exhibition will continue about two hours.
Boxes 3s. - Pit 2s. - Gallery 1s.
The Theatre is well aired. The Professors will be dressed in white; and every attention will be paid to the preservation of order in every part of the house.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
All Persons indebted to Mary Manfield, of Dorchester, in the county of Dorset, Milliner and Haberdasher, are requested forthwith to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Mary Manfield; - and all persons who have any demands on her are desired to send an account thereof, in order that the same may be discharged. - Dated April 4, 1812.
N.B. The Stock in Trade is selling off at Prime Cost and under.
Bacon Warehouse,
Bell Street, Romsey.
J.Huntly respectfully informs the Public, that notwithstanding the rise in the price of Bacon, he continues to sell his Warehouse as above, his excellent dry Bacon, at 8 1/2d. per lb. by the side, green ditto at 7 1/2d.
Attendance at the Chough Inn, Salisbury, on Fortnight Market-days.
Slates For Sale;
And Slater's Work Performed.
Messrs.Hookey and Tayler respectfully acquaint their Friends and the Public, that they have now on sale, a large Cargo of Welch Slates of every description.
Orders addressed to them, at their Wharf, Bugle-street, will meet with an immediate attention.
N.B.Slating executed by measure or contract.
Southampton, April 2, 1812.
Catherine Street, Salisbury.
Thomas Trotman begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public, that he has taken up the business lately carried on by his late Uncle, Mr.Wm.Trotman, deceased, and hopes for a continuance of those favors that they bestowed so liberally on him, as he will do every thing in his power to merit their kind patronage.
N.B. Best Pork Sausages, Bacon, Hams of all descriptions, warranted good.
Wimborne, Dorset.
J.Bailey, Ironmonger, &c. having declined business in favour of Mr.John Force, Auctioneer, takes the liberty of recommending him the notice of his Friends, and to return sincere thanks for the liberal encouragement he experienced, during the time he conducted the concern.
J.Force, having taken the Shop and Premises of Mr.J.Bailey, in which the Business of an Ironmonger, in all its branches, has been carried on for more than a century past, begs leave to solicit the support of his Friends and the Public generally in that line, and to assure them, from the arrangements he had made, he will be enabled to render every articles in the trade, of a superior quality, and at the lowest prices.
Country Shopkeepers supplied, and a good allowance made them.
Warminster, Wilts.
To Gentlemen, Builders, Coopers, Wheelwrights, &c.
S.Provis, having taken and entered upon the Timber Yard, with the Shops, Warehouses, &c. late in the possession of Messrs.W.and J.Baiss, respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he intends carrying on the Business, in all its branches, lately carried on by the said Messrs.Baiss; and for that purpose has laid in a Valuable and Extensive Stock of Oak, Elm, and Ash Timber; dry Oak, Elm, and Ash Board and Quarter; Norway Deals and Deal Timber; quantity of Wheeler's Goods, Spokes, Felloes, &c. ; Coopers Goods, including casks, staves, rind and flat hoops; Building Materials, laths, &c. shovels, seedlips, bent ware, &c. of every description; the whole of which he assures his friends he intends to sell at the lowest prices possible, and hopes by the greatest promptitude in executing their orders to ensure their constant support and approbation.
N.B. Two Men, who understand Hoop-cleaving and Bent-ware and Shovel making, Wanted.