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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, April 20th, 1818
I HEREBY give notice to all Persons not to trust my Wife, SUSANNA QUICK, on my account,
neither suffer her to take up any goods in my name, as I shall not be answerable for any debt or debts that she may contract from this date.
Joel Quick.
Ringwood, April 16, 1818.
LEFT in Mr.Manlaw's Warehouse, about two years ago, - A large hair TRUNK, containing Wearing Apparel, and a Pocket Book. - Whoever can prove the same to be their property, may have it again, on paying the expenses incurred thereon.- If not claimed within one month from the date hereof, it will be sold to pay expence.
Poole, April 20, 1818.
STRAW HAT MANUFACTORY,
29, Above Bar, Southampton.
E. PULLEM most gratefully begs leave to return thanks for the favors she has received
from the Ladies of Southampton.and its vicinity, and takes the earliest opportunity of informing them she is just returned from London with a fresh and elegant Assortment of STRAW and LEGHORN-HATS and BONNETS, of the newest fashion.
April, 17, 1818.
DEVIZES.
J.POWELL, Printer, bookseller, Binder, Stationer, and Music Seller, at the Vegetable
Bitter Depository, Mary-port-Street, respectfully informs the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood. that Messrs.Evans and Co. of Exeter, have appointed him their AGENT for the sale of Vegetable Bitters. J.P. has hitherto felt some delicacy in recommending these Bitters to the Public as a Substitute for Hops, fearing they might not, in all respects, answer the purpose assigned to them in the hand bills already circulared, but ample trials having now been made of them, he hesitates not in declaring them equal (he will not say superior) in every respect to any liquid or other bitter whatever. References will be given to many very respectable persons who have brewed with them, and pronounce them equal to the best Farnham Hops.
They continue to be sold by him in packets of one shilling, equal to one pound of the strongest Hops; in packets of 2s equal to 2Ib; in packets of 3s equal to 4lbs; in packets of 4s. Equal to 6lbs; and in packets of 5s equal to 8lbs. - N.B. No public brewer or publican can be supplied with them, the Act of Parliament expressly forbidding it.
TO be SOLD, (the property of a Gentleman changing his mode of conveyance,) -An elegant LIGHT PHAETON, adapted for single or double harness, with a barouche seat behind, having done little or on work, is nearly as good as new, and in complete repair .-- For price, and further particulars, enquire (if by letter, post-paid) of Mr.James Bruton, coach-maker, Devizes.
TO be SOLD a bargain, - A Town-built GIG and HARNESS, and a Pair of CHARIOT HARNESS,
Prince's-metal carved, never used. -- Also two good Saddle Horses.-- Apply to Mr.Musgrave, druggist, Salisbury; or at Mr.Callaway's, coach-maker, Southampton, where they may be seen.
ONION SEED
ON SALE, -: A quantity of fine NEW STRAW-COLOURED ONION SEED, warranted
to grow, and of the best quality, selling at the low price of 10s.per lb.
Apply to Charles Baker.
Southampton, April 20, 1818.
NUTFIELD SWEET TURNIP SEED,
warranted transplanted, and of the last year's growth, for SALE by the grower, RICHARD KING, of Nursling, near Southampton, at 9d.per lb.
WHEREAS I, THOMAS DAY, of Wedhampton, in the county of Wilts, labourer, did, on
Tuesday the 11th day of April inst. violently resist the execution of a warrant granted by one of his Majesty's Justice's of the Peace for the said county of Wilts, and did unlawfully assault William Harraway, one of the constables or tythingmen of Wedhampton aforesaid, and John Harraway, who was assisting him, in the legal exercise of their duty in the execution of the said warrant and did
make use of violent threats against them the said Wm.Harraway and John Harraway, and also against Mr.Robert Dean,
another tythingman of Wedhampton aforesaid, and Thomas Chandler, who were also employed in the execution of the said warrant. Now I do hereby publicly acknowledge my offence, and return my hearty thanks to the said William Harraway and Robert Dean, John Harraway and Thomas Chandler, for their lenity in not having prosecuted me, and do promise to behave myself peaceably and quietly towards them in future.
The Mark X of Thomas Day.
Witness, H.Lavington.
Retired Family Residence,
Bishop's Waltham.
To be Sold (or the House and Meadows to be Let, for a term), - The Estate, called the Palace, late the property of John Penny, Esq. deceased.
For particulars inquire of Mr.Jeffery's, Bishop's Waltham.- If by letter, post paid.
Winchester,
Saturday, April 18.
The Marquis of Buckingham has been pleased to accept the Office of a Trustee of the Provident Institution, or Bank for Savings, in this city.
On Sunday the 5th inst. the Bishop of Hereford held an ordination in the chapel of our College, when Messrs. William Browne, A.M. of Worcester College, Oxford; Henry Sissmore, A.B. of Wadham College, Oxford; Joseph Robinson, A.B. of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge; Charles Walcott, A.B. of Trinity College, Oxford, were admitted to the holy order of Deacons. The Rev.Joseph Corbett, A.M. of Pembroke College, Oxford; Rev.Harry Lee, A.B, of New College, Oxford; Rev.John Randall, A.B. of Trinity College, Cambridge; Rev.Benjamin Le Froy, A.B. of Merton College, Oxford, were admitted to the holy order of Priests.
James Williams, a printer and bookseller at Portsea, who was sentenced in Michaelmas term last to pay a fine of �100 and to be imprisoned a year, for publishing Hone's Parodies, was yesterday released by an order from the Secretary of State.
The Historical Account of Winchester, lately written and published by Mr.Charles Ball, is a work which we beg leave to recommend to the notice of the public; in doing which we feel confident that the unassuming author will be found to have been eminently successful in his undertaking. Abundant as are the important historical facts connected with this city, and widely scattered as they are in the works of former writers, Mr.Ball here presents a most interesting detail of them, comprised in the small compass of an octavo volume, and written in a style at once pleasing and perspicuous. The reader of this entertaining and we may say instructive book, will be forcibly struck with the indefatigability which marks the researches of the author, who has not only availed himself of the information afforded by the labours of Trussell, Gale, Warton, Wavel, and Milner, and other writers of celebrity, but has also been favoured, by several gentlemen friendly to his undertaking, with the inspection of many curious and valuable documents, the substance of which has till now remained unpublished. It is presumed that a full and accurate account is here given of all the interesting and venerable memorials of antiquity preserved within this city, the author having spared no pains to obtain the best information respecting the history and description of our Cathedral, the College, the Castle, the King's House, Hyde Abbey, St.Cross, &c. &c. The work is embellished with 12 well-executed engravings in aquatinta, one of which gives an excellent and striking view of the city; the others present views of the Cathedral and College, besides various remains of antiquity. An entertaining series of "Descriptive Walks," through Winchester and its environs, is also given, accompanied with copperplate sketches; and it is no small recommendation of the work, that it is rendered to the public in a most convenient form, and at the very moderate price of fifteen shillings.
On Sunday evening last an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev.Thos.Rogers, of Newbury, at the Methodist Chapel, in Andover, for the benefit of the Sunday School, lately established in that place, and a very liberal sum was collected from a respectable and crowded audience.
On the 9th inst died at Gosport, Miss Hollis, the sister of Captain Hollis, R.N.
On the 9th inst. died, at Romsey, of a decline, sincerely lamented by all who knew her, Sarah Jane Davis, aged 16, only daughter of Lieut.J.Davis, 2d R.V B. She bore her long illness with patient resignation; and her many excellent qualities, whilst they increase the regret of her afflicted parents, furnish them at the same time with the best source of consolation.
On Sunday last died, in St. Peter's-street, Mr.George Cook, formerly landlord of the Isle of Wight Hoy, in this city.
On Thursday last died, in Middle Brook-street, Mrs.Talmage, widow of the late Mr.Henry Talmage, of this city.
On Thursday last died Mrs.Hunt, wife of Mr.Richard Hunt, of Romsey, aged 36, leaving a disconsolate husband and seven small children to lament her loss.
A few days since died, at Hursley, much respected, James Bastin, aged 17 years, nephew of Mr.Cantelo; and on Thursday died in the above parish, Mr.John Wade, of Field House, aged 63 years.
Committed to the County Gaol :- Wm.Day, for stealing a fir pile, at Portsea, the property of his Majesty; Thos.Henry and James Wilson, charged with having on the 20th of March broken open the house of John Carnnatt, at Ringwood, and stealing thereout eight silver watches; and Philip Lowten, charged with stealing a lamb from a field at Eling.
Southampton
Saturday, April 18.
On Monday last the late election of our Representative, William Chamberlayne, Esq. was celebrated, when this town presented a scene of uncommon gaiety. The morning was ushered in by merry peals from the Church bells, and streamers were hoisted in different parts of the High-street. About two o'clock our most deservedly popular member entered the town amidst universal acclamation. His chariot was drawn by the populace, who met him for that purpose on the road, at a considerable distance from the town. He alighted at the Dolphins, where he was received by his Committee. He had liberally given a general invitation to every householder, and many other respectable individuals, to dinner at the Dolphins, Star, George, Coach and Horses, and 12 other of the principal inns, at which the entertainments were served in a most excellent manner to upwards of 500 persons, many of whom departed by the light of the following morning. Twenty hogsheads of strong beer were given in the streets to regale the labourers, whose wives and children thus participated in the festivities of the day. Mr.Chamberlayne himself presided at the Star, and after dinner, on his health being given, he addressed the company to the following effect:
When I quitted the House of Commons, Gentlemen, sixteen years since. I made a covenant with myself, that I would never put my toot into it again, except I was sent thither by the suffrages of free unbiassed, independent men. That honour has now been conferred on me by you; and in your virtues I shall ever find a security for my own, in the discharge of my public duties. I will not detail to you the principles by which my conduct shall always be governed: I fear I have already wearied many of those, whom I have now the honour of addressing, by the repeated statement of them. Allow me, however, merely to remark, that they are such as seem to me best calculated to promote the general interests of the empire; the love of which will invariably be the constant stimulant of my humble exertions for its welfare. I adopt as my creed the last words of a poor expiring Indian Chief, when addressing his son: " My child," said he, "thou hast been born in a world of woe; thou art beset with difficulties on every side; but cherish the love of thy country in thy heart, undebased by sordid, mean, mercenary views; and. tho' the paths which thou hast to tread, will be sometimes high, sometimes low, uneven, and often rugged, -that principle alone will push thee straight forward, and keep thee steady in thy passage through life." It has, however, happened to me, Gentlemen, that some persons, who are willing to give me credit for the sincerity of my professions and for the integrity of my conduct, are yet disposed to impute to me a reprehensible violence in my political sentiments. How this opinion of me has been generated I am wholly at a loss to conjecture. I am not aware of having acted in any such manner as to warrant this imputation. If it springs from the earnest mode in which I may have occasionally expressed my opinion, I will take the suggestion as a personal compliment, and will pray Heaven to grant me, while I live, the power of strongly expressing what I strongly feel. In this view of the subject I plead guilty at once to the charge; and the reflection of having done so, shall, in sickness and in sorrow, afford me solace: but if the accusation means, what I suspect, from the quarter from which it comes, is really intended, - that I am an enemy to the system of government established by law in this kingdom, - that I am desirous of disturbing its order and its march, - I must repel with indignation the foul and unmerited calumny. The whole colour and complexion of my life negative the base insinuation. No! Gentlemen! though I am an ardent lover of liberty, I am a sworn foe to licentiousness, which, under the mask of liberty, and under her own colours, slabs her to the heart. It is my habit to repair, not to pull down: I have no fanciful schemes of government of my own to introduce. I would careen the vessel of the state, -I would free her from the foulness which destroys her beauty and impedes her course; but I am the last man in existence who wishes to remodel her, or to change, in any part, her construction. I would not do with government as the experimentalist did with a curious plant which he dragged out of the soil by the roots, and then inserted its head downwards in the ground, in order to make it blossom at both ends! A topsy-turvy government has no charms for me,- I run not into extreme, -I cannot join company with those who are pushing forward "beyond Aurora and the Ganges," any more than with those who "linger in the extremities of the West," I know that it is true of political as well as of moral virtue, that it is found in the centrical point. Virtus est medium vitiorum, et utrinque seductum. Strange interpretations have been given, Gentlemen, of the term liberty. In a neighbouring country it means blasphemy and treason. It is not at the shrine of such liberty that I bow : the liberty for which I contend, is liberty sanctioned by law; and, in truth, how paradoxical soever it may seem, liberty and law are synonymous, since we could not for five minutes enjoy liberty, if it was not secured to us by the strong arm of the law. The liberty, then, which I advocate, is the liberty over which the banners of the constitution waved at the ever glorious period of the Revolution of 1688. This liberty, or, which is the same thing, this law, has, as Hooker beautifully characterises it, as a rule of action, "its seat in Heaven;" "her voice," says he, "is the harmony of the world, so that all
things do her homage; the very least as feeling her care, and the greatest as not above her power, admiring her as the mother of their peace and joy." To this liberty, however I may be misrepresented, I shall ever cling, till my heart ceases to beat. "
Soon after this impressive address, Mr.Chamberlayne visited his numerous friends at the other inns, and he respectively addressed them in a most eloquent manner. His friend, Mr.Beckford, presided at the Dolphins; Dr.Middleton, at the Coach and Horses; and Mr.Trim, at the George. - Mirth and harmony reigned at and enlivened the social board, from which each guest retired in good humour. Nothing disturbed the conviviality that pervaded all ranks, who testified their respect to the donor by observing the strictest decorum.
On the 8th inst. died, after a long and painful, illness, Mr.John Witt, of Totton, a man much respected through life.
On Sunday last died at his house in Newport, Isle of Wight, John Delgarno, Esq. Mayor of Newport, and father of the Lady of Sir T.W.Holmes, Bart. M.P. aged 67 years.
On Wednesday last died, after a lingering illness, Mr.Bond, surgeon, of this town.
On Wednesday, Wm.Martill, cabinet-maker, and Charles Page, jun. of Portswood , were examined by the Magistrates of this town, on suspicion of having stolen part of a sack of corn, supposed to be the property of Messrs.Oke. They are to undergo another examination on Tuesday next.
Salisbury,
Monday, April 20, 1818.
A visible eclipse of the moon will take place this evening, the commencement of which may be seen in this city at 3 min. past 11; the middle of the eclipse will be at 14 min. past 12 ; and it will end at 24 min. past 1. Digits eclipsed 5' 32 1/4' on the moon's southern limb.
The Printers have received from the Rev.Matthew Marsh, of Winterslow, the sum of �21, towards the Fund for building and enlarging Churches.
The anniversary meeting or the Wilton Branch Bible Society was holden at the town-hall, in Wilton, on Wednesday last, the Rev.T.A.Methuen, rector of All Cannings, in the chair; the hall on this interesting occasion was crowded to excess, and the subscription at the close of the meeting exceeded that of last year.
At the last general meeting of the subscribers to the Bath City Infirmary and Dispensary it was resolved on to adopt the use of the improved mechanical apparatus for curing and giving relief in cases of diseased and distorted spines; at the same time Mr.Moody, late of this city, was appointed surgical mechanist to the Infirmary, for the purpose of adapting the machinery to the particular cases.
Mr.George Goss, brother of the late Mr.Goss, of the King's Chapels, Westminster Abbey and St.Paul's, was a few days since elected a Vicar Choral of Wells Cathedral. - Mr.Goss, whose talents as a musician are of a very superior order, is a native of this city, and was a few years since a chorister boy in our Cathedral.
The performances at our theatre appear to become more interesting as the season draws to a close. It will be seen by an advertisement that our three principal actresses take their benefits this week; and as these ladies not only possess talents that merit encouragement, but are known to have exerted themselves throughout the season to the utmost to please the public, we doubt not but they will receive from that public a corresponding degree of favour. Indeed the novelty and general excellence of the announced entertainments are of themselves sufficient to attract full houses.
BIRTH. - On Thursday last, at Bath, the lady of John Hussey, Esq. of Nash Court, Marnhull, Dorset, of a son and heir.
On Wednesday last was married, at Saint Martin's Church, by the Rev.Mr.Raymond, Mr.B.Grant, of Winterbourn Stoke, to Miss Eliza Ann Dear Simmonds, of this city, grand-daughter of the late Mrs.Dear, of Great Dunford.
On Thursday last was married at Downton,
by the Rev.Thos.Lear, Mr.James Turner, of Tisbury, to Miss Martha Cheyney, of Barford, in this county.
On Saturday the 11th inst. died to the great grief of his disconsolate parents, William, the only son of Mr.Noad, clothier, Trowbridge.
On the 12th inst. died Lieut.Col.Robert Anstey, whose exertions in support of the charitable institutions in Bath will be long remembered.
On Sunday the 12th inst. died, aged 77, Mrs.Spencer, widow of Mr.John Spencer, of Milford-street.
On Sunday the 12th inst. died at Westbury, in this county, in her 90th year, Mrs.Gibbs, many years an annual visitor to the city of Bath.
On Sunday the 12th inst. died at Chippenham, Mrs.Trotman, widow of the late Mr.Trotman, hatter.
On Monday last died in this city, Miss Jane Brine, dress-maker, youngest daughter of the late Mr Brine, of Blandford St.Mary.
On Wednesday last died at Wilton, aged 50, Mr.John Rily, auctioneer, leaving a disconsolate widow and eight children to bewail their irreparable loss.
On Thursday morning died, at Swindon House, to the inexpressible grief of her friends and neighbourhood, Mrs. Goddard, relict of the late Ambrose Goddard, Esq. who so honorably represented this county in Parliament for upwards of thirty years. In all the relations of life, both public and private, this very excellent woman was a pattern to her sex. She was an affectionate wife and mother, a sincere friend, charitable in the extreme to the poor, and a pious Christian.
On Thursday died at his lodgings in Bath, aged 52, the Rev.John Hartley Green, A.M. late rector of Poole.
On Thursday last died Mrs.Petty, wife of Mr.William Petty, hair-dresser, of Castle-street.
Mr.Whitmarsh held an inquest on Tuesday last, at Winterbourn Gunner, on the body of James Callaway, who suddenly fell down and expired in his master's yard. Verdict, Died by the visitation of God.
Early on Sunday morning the 12th instant, the waggon-office of Messrs.Wallington, Brice, and Co, carriers, of Frome, was broken open, and robbed of three trusses of broad cloth, and several cheeses; which the thieves had the audacity to convey away on the trucks of the office.
On Tuesday night last the house of John Miell, taylor, of East Harnham, near this city. was broken open, and 16 shirts, 2 shifts, 4 aprons, 4 caps, 2 pillow-cases, 2 waistcoats, 2 shawls, and a number of handkerchiefs, were stolen therefrom,
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- John Lawes, of Bishopstone, labourer, charged with burglariously breaking into the house of Mary Stevens, widow, at Broad Chalke in the night of the 31st of March 1817, and stealing sixty-six guineas therein. - William Harrel, alias Bolter, late of Garston, labourer, charged with having in the night of the 19th of January last burglariously broken open the shop of George Stillman, at Keevill, and stolen therefrom two waiscoat pieces.- Jacob Ponting, William Ponting, and Thomas Wheeler, charged on the oaths of George Jefferies, of Draycott Foliatt and others (and also on the confession of the said Jacob Ponting), with having, in the night of the 9th inst. stolen and carried away two wether sheep belonging to the said George Jefferies. The said Jacob Ponting and Wm.Ponting, are also charged with breaking into the house of Richard Jefferies, of Chiseldon, in the night of the 13th of December last, and stealing thereout a brass kettle, a copper kettle, and other articles - Benjamin Carter and John Adye, charged with stealing three calf skins from the tan-yard of Giles Garlick, at Westport.- Richard Whatley of Dinton, labourer, charged with stealing a quantity of cut wood the property of O.Shipman.
John Lawes, whose commitment to prison is mentioned above, is a native of Bishopstone, near this city, and was a few days since apprehended near Duporth, Cornwall, under a warrant transmitted from this county. He was on a visit to a game-keeper at Duporth, who is his relative, and escaped from a number of persons, sent to apprehend him, through a chamber-window. He was but partly dressed, and a strict search was made for him; he was at length discovered without a hat, and having on him one shoe and stocking, with a coat and drawers. In this situation he had remained without sustenance, and exposed to the inclemency of the weather, for 48 hours. He was taken before J.C. Rashleigh, Esq. who committed him.
The cheap Substitute for Hops, to be used in Brewing, which has been recently invented and prepared by Mr.SQUAREY, Chemist and Druggist, in SALISBURY, continues to have a most extensive Sale; and it is not a little creditable to this Preparation, that almost all who have made trial of it declare their intention to repeat its use, and their opinion that it fully answers the purpose of Hops. It is almost needless to say that the concentrated liquid form in which these Bitters are sold, must necessarily render them preferable to any preparation in powder. Sold in pint bottles, at 3s 6d (equal to 4lbs of Hops), and in half-pints at 2s. by Mr.Squarey, who has appointed the Printers of this Journal his Agents, and also persons in every town in which this Paper is circulated.