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Monday, August 1st, 1825

Weymouth, July 30.

Orders have been received at Lulworth Castle to make preparations for the reception of the Duke of Gloucester and several other distinguished personages.

The town is rapidly filling, and a most gay season is expected. J.Parish, Esq. has engaged No.12 on the Royal Terrace.

Among the numerous arrivals of the week are Lord and Lady Sherborne, Sir John Hippisley, Bart., &c.

Married on Tuesday at Weymouth, by the Rev.G.Hooton Hyde, Henry Charles, youngest son of Charles Joseph Harford, Esq. of Stapleton, Gloucestershire, to Susan Harriet, eldest daughter of Samuel Brice, Esq. of Frenchay, in the same county.

Poole, July 28.

On Thursday last was married at Lytchet Minster, by the Rev.W.O.Bartlett, Mr.Henry Frederick Augustus Pinckney, of Organford, to Miss Sophia Slade, youngest daughter of Mr.James Slade of the same place.

Winchester.
Saturday, July 30.

The Lord Bishop of Winchester has collated the Rev.Henry Hubbard, Rector of Hinton Amptner, to the valuable rectory of Cheriton, with the Chapels of Kilmaston and Titchbourne annexed, void by the death of the Rev.Edmund Ferrers.

On Thursday, according to ancient custom, the boundaries of the parish of St.Peter Colebrook, in this city, were perambulated; after which a large party of the parishioners sat down to a sumptuous dinner at the Globe inn, provided by Clarke.

The gentlemen of the Alresford bowling green held their annual dinner on Tuesday, at the Sun Inn, which was most numerously attended, and the day was spent in the greatest hilarity.

There were nearly 20,000 sheep and lambs penned at the Alresford annual lamb fair on Thursday, and they experienced rather a heavy sale at about 2 or 3s per head lower than at the late Overton sheep fair.

Ringwood, July 30. - A Match at Cricket, between eleven of Lymington and eleven of Ringwood, was played on Monday last, on Bickerly Common, near this town. The match, which had excited considerable interest, terminated in favour of Ringwood, having beaten their opponents by one innings and seventy-four runs. A commodious booth was erected for their accommodation, and an excellent cold collation was provided by Day, of the Antelope Inn. The remainder of the day was spent in harmony and conviviality, and parted by singing the national anthem of "God save the King," and each party giving 3 hearty cheers as a token of good fellowship. The subjoined is a statement of the game :


Ringwood First Innings		Lymington First Innings		Lymington Second Innings
White	19 b. by Fig	Skeates, sen.	4 b. by Critchell	Miller	4 c. by White
T.Head	3 b. by Green	Green	0 ditto	Winsey	0 b. by Critchell
S.Head	16 b. by Fig	Miller	5 ditto	Green	0 ditto
Cull	2 ct. Skeats, sen.	Fig	0 ditto	Rogers	22 c. by Fox
Loman	2 run out	Rogers	4 ditto	Beckley	0 b. by Critchell
F.Lindsay	44 st. by Miller	Skeates	0 ditto	Skeates, sen.	3 b. by White
Pope	26 ditto	Beckley	4 b. by White	Skeates	3 c. by ditto
Critchell	3 b. by ditto	Hicks	9 b. by Critchell	Fig	5 ditto
Fox	24 not out	St.Barbe	2 ditto	St.Barbe	0 b. by Head
Hounslow	16 st. by Miller	Winsey	10 run out	Hicks	0 b. by Critchell
Ayles	6 b. by ditto	Miller (2)	4 not out	Miller (2)	3 not out
Bye	1	Byes	3	Byes	3
Total	162	Total	45	Total	43
					45
				Total	88

The return match will be played on Thursday next, on Fennington [?] Common, near Lymington.

The return match of cricket between Mr.Henbest, of Bramshaw, and Mr.C.Cocks, of Plaitford, was played on Monday last, on Plaintford Common, when the latter again beat his opponent at one innings, with four runs to spare.

On Friday the 22d inst. the annual carnation feast was held at the Sun Inn, in this city, when the prizes were adjudged as follow :- 1st to Mr.Richard Hopkins; 2d to G.Rickets, Esq. Twyford; and 3d to Mr.Jessett. - A large party sat down to a good dinner provided by Harris.

Mr.Dwarris, of Pennerley Lodge, Beaulieu, Hants, has in his aviary some beautiful young birds, bred between the song linnet and hen bullfinch.

The unfortunate condition of the numerous sufferers by the late fire at Christchurch, has awakened the sympathy of all ranks in the immediate neighbourhood, as well as of many individuals at a distance, who have not yet been eye-witnesses to the calamity. Several munificent donations have swelled the subscription for beyond the expectations of its original promoters : still, however, much remains to be done. Several benevolent ladies have formed themselves into a committee to provide the most destitute with articles of clothing.

Thursday was married at All Souls Church, by the Rev.Richard Pole, Peter Pole, Esq., eldest son of Sir Peter Pole, Bart. M.P. of Wolverton Park, Hants, to Lady Emma Pery, fourth daughter of the Earl of Limerick. After the ceremony the happy pair left town for Ewhurst Park, Hants.
On Sunday last died at Cheriton, Hants, the Rev.Edmund Ferrers, M.A., Rector of that Parish, and of Wroughton, in Wiltshire, one of the Chaplains in Ordinary to his Majesty.
On Wednesday last died at the house of Mr.Courtney, in this city, aged 19 years, Mr.J.W. Saunders, son of the late John Saunders, Esq. of Shirley, near Southampton.
On Thursday last died at Middleton House, Longparish, James Widmore, Esq., aged 81 years.

The following inquests have been taken by Mr.Todd during the week :- At Hythe, on the body of George Cutler, who was drowned while bathing in the Southampton River; two other young men who were with him had a very narrow escape from the same fate. Verdict, "Accidental Death."- At Fawley, on the body of John Davis, a seaman in the coast guard service, whose death was occasioned by the consequence of a severe contusion on the foot, received a fortnight before from the fall of a topmast on board the Nelson tender, in Southampton Water. Verdict.- "Accidental Death."

Sad Accident at Single Stick Playing.- On Monday a purse of 20 sovereigns was given by Mr.Melmoth, landlord of the George-Inn, Up-hurstbourn, to be played for at single-stick, when a number of gamesters of Hants, Wilts, and Somerset, assembled at Hurstbourn, together with a very large concourse of spectators. Several Somerset gamesters played together against the other counties, and won the prize, which was well contested. The play gave great satisfaction, but the pleasures of the day were much damped by an unfortunate accident :- A fine young man, named Charles Wheeler, of Longparish, was playing with one of the celebrated Somerset men named Wall, when the latter struck Wheeler's left eye completely out of the socket. A general feeling of sorrow immediately pervaded the whole assemblage of people, many of whom went away directly, and this dangerous pastime was put an end to for the day.- Wheeler, is considered in a dangerous state of health owing to the accident.

Committed to the County Gaol :- George Davidge, charged with stealing a watch, the property of John Cossey, of Andover. - Jas.Ruddock, for maiming and wounding two geldings, the property of Mr.Anthony Pain, of Bullington.- John Hinves, for assaulting Geo.Cooper, of the New Forest, in the execution of his duty.

Caution to Printers.- A person of the name of Seaward, who travels with mechanical figures for exhibition, was at Ringwood fair, on Monday the 11th of July, and gave orders to the printer there for 1000 bills, the charge for which he has not defrayed.- Printers are therefore requested to remember the above caution.

The house belonging to D'Oyley Hutchings, Esq. of Ringwood, which was on Thursday the 21st July destroyed by fire, unfortunately for Mr.Hutchings was not insured; but the furniture of Wm.Mitten, Esq. who inhabited the premises, had been recently insured in the Palladium Insurance Office, and in eight days after the fire took place the full amount of Mr.Mitten's claims was paid by that said Office.

Southampton.
Saturday, July 30.

Our races on Wednesday and Thursday last afforded excellent sport to one of the most fashionable and crowded assemblages ever witnessed here on any similar occasion. The excellent arrangements made for keeping the course clear, and for the preservation of order, reflect the highest credit on the stewards and those employed under them; and we sincerely congratulate those gentlemen on the complete success that crowned their endeavours. There was an ordinary at the Star Inn each day, and it is but justice to Mr.Guy to say that it was furnished in a style of elegance, that called forth general encomiums. - The theatre on Wednesday evening, under the patronage of the stewards, was crowded; but the ball and supper at the rooms on Thursday fell short of last year. The supper, which was got up by Mr.J.Webb, was one of the most tasty displays ever witnessed.

First Day. Town Plate of 100 Sovereigns :
Mr.Farquharson's Black & All Black	1	1
Mr.Gauntlett's Prima Donna	3	2
Mr.James's Monimia	2	dr.
Mr.Fleming's Front de Boeuf	4	dr.

	Southampton Stakes of 25 Sovs. each :
	Mr.Messer's Presentiment		1
	Lord Palmerston's Grey leg		2
	Mr.Farquharson's b. f. by Waterloo		3
	Mr.Bigg's Bulow		4

	The Stoneham Park Stakes were cantered over by
	Mr.Fleming's b. f. by Ruben's.

	The Three and Four Year Old Stakes :
	Mr.Greame's Presentiment	1	1
	Mr.Fleming's Front de Boeuf	2	dr.

	Second Day - Gold Cup, value 100 Sovs.
	Lord Palmerston's Grey leg		1
	Mr.James's Monimia		2
	Mr.Stanley names Tiara		3

The Ladies Plate of 50 Pounds :
Mr.Latour's Berengaria	1	1
Lord Palmerston's Conquest	3	2
Mr.Farquharson's b. f. by Waterloo	2	3
Sweepstakes at 25 Sovs. each :
Mr.Stanley names Grey Leg		1
Mr.Fleming's Front de Boeuf		2

	Fifty Pounds given by Members of the Town :
	Mr.Greame's Presentiment	1	1
	Mr.Farquharson's b. f. by Waterloo	2	2

Farmers and Tradesmen's Sweepstakes :
Mr.Farmer's b. f. Wonderful	1	1
Mr.Drew's Lindo		2
Mr.Pocock's ch. g. by Buffalo	2
Mr.Inksman's Radico	3

Wonderful won both heats, but the race was disputed.

The sailing match between Mr.Weld's yacht Arrow, and the Marquis of Anglesea's yacht Pearl, for 300 sovereigns, took place yesterday, and was won by the Pearl arriving ten minutes before the Arrow, having distanced her a mile and a half in the run. Great interest was excited by the match, and the attendance of yachts and pleasure vessels was numerous beyond precedent. It was very remarkable that the wind, which was fair at starting for Swanage Bay, lasted till the vessels arrived at the extreme point of their sailing, when it veered to the opposite point of the compass, and was equally fair on their return.

On Tuesday last was married, at All Saints Church, Susanna, widow of the late Mr.Robert Watson, Highfield Rose Cottage, to Mr.Dickens, late of Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
On Tuesday last was married at Northwood, Isle of Wight, by the Rev.Mr.Breeks, Mr.Henry Pinniger, solicitor, Wilts, to Sophia, fourth daughter of the late James Wilkinson, Esq. Shalfleet, Isle of Wight.

This morning a fire broke out in a stable of Mr.Fowler, in Hanover-Buildings :- A stable-keeper, who had been singing a horse's heels, absented himself from the stable for about a minute, leaving a lighted candle, and on his return the litter was in a blaze. An alarm was given, and so prompt was the assistance, that the flames were extinguished before any material damage had been sustained. Had the discovery been retarded only a few minutes, the mischief would have been more extensive.

Salisbury.
Monday, August 1, 1825.

On Wednesday last the children educated at the National School attended divine service at the Cathedral, where an appropriate and admirable sermon was preached by the Rev.Mr.Lear, rector of Chilmark, after which a collection was made amounting to �22 8s 6d. It is to be regretted, that in consequence of so many persons being absent from Salisbury and the neighbourhood, so few comparatively could have heard Mr.Lear's excellent sermon, and that the collection was so unequal to what had been experienced in former years, and so inadequate, considering the great advantages accruing to the children of the poor from this institution.

The parishioners of Handley, on the Rev.Philip Rideout relinquishing the cure of that parish, manifested their gratitude to him by spontaneously presenting him with three elegant silver vases, the production of Messrs.Rundell and Co., one of which bears the following inscription : "The gift of the parishioners of Handley, in the county of Dorset, to their late highly esteemed Minister, the Rev.Philip Rideout, as a memorial of his zeal and fidelity in the discharge of the duties of his holy profession during a period of 27 years."

That excellent institution, the Dorset Association for the preservation to lives from Shipwreck, held a meeting at Dorchester on the 21st of July, W.M.Pitt, Esq. M.P. in the chair, when, among the other interesting business of the day, Capt.Spencer, R.N. delivered a report respecting the practicability of saving lives on the coast in the vicinity of Lyme.

Mr.Telford has been appointed to survey the line of road from Shaftesbury to Chard, with a view to its general improvement.

The Malmesbury branch bible society are to hold a meeting on Wednesday next, at the King's Arms Inn, the Rev.T.A.Methuen, in the chair.

The annual meeting of the Wilts Auxillary Bible Society is to take place on the 10th instant, at the town-hall, Devizes, Mr.Estcourt in the chair.

The Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells on the 22d July confirmed 396 males and females at Wincanton, among whom was a man aged ninety-one !

We understand that the Museum of Curiosities in Rollestone-street, in this city, will be opened to the public gratis, every day this week from the hours of ten till five.

Lusus Naturae : A few weeks ago, some labourers were making hay on a small property belonging to Mr.Lechmere, near Cholderton, when the attention of one of the women was attracted by some crows that were attacking something among the grass; on the woman reaching the spot, she found the crows had just killed a young hare, which on examination proved to be a very curious production of nature. It is of the full size of a hare a few days old, having four hind legs, two tails, and two distinct bodies, as far as the long ribs, at which place the bodies become united, and completely formed into one body of a full size; having four front legs, two in their usual places, and two projecting upwards, directly over the blade bones of the other two fore legs that are below. The head is of the usual size, having four ears, two in their proper situation, and two projecting upwards from each side of the crown of the head. Mr.Lechmere has had this curious animal carefully preserved by Mr.Edwards, of Amesbury. The skin is in a complete perfect state, excepting one small place behind the two ears on the crown of the head, where it was perforated by the beak of one of the birds, and by which blow, it is presumed, the hare was killed.

On Saturday the 23d July was married at St.George's Church, Hanover-square, London, by the Rev.Robert Walpole, John Rock Grosett, Esq., of Lacock Abbey, Wilts and M.P. for Chippenham, to Christina Maria, eldest daughter of the late Baron de Kantzow, formerly Swedish Minister to the United States.
Married July 20, at Westbury, Mr.Partridge Smith, to Hannah, eldest daughter of the late N.Stockdale, Esq. of Drimpton, Dorset.
Married at Mere, a few days since, the Rev.Samuel Little, to Miss Standerwick, both of that place.
Monday was married, at Bruton, the Rev.James Sidney, of Milton Cleveland, to Eleanor Dorothea, eldest daughter of the Rev.Wm.Cosens, incumbent of Bruton.
Tuesday was married at the Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury, by the Rev.Mr.Pattison, Mr.Samuel Tanswell, innholder, to Miss Broadway, both of the same place.
Lately was married at St.Peter's Church, Shaftesbury, Mr.William Dowland, to Mrs.Colborne, widow of the late Mr.John Colborne, Shaftesbury.
On the 23d July was married at St.Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, John Coates, Esq. solicitor, of the Temple, to Emma, widow of the late Nathaniel Legge, Esq. of Pimpern, Dorsetshire.
Tuesday was married by the Rev.W.M.Williams, Mr.Tucker, professor of dancing, of Devizes, to Miss Millard, of Imber, Wilts.
On Tuesday died at her house in Bath, after a long illness, Lady Leslie, relict of Sir Edward Leslie.
Monday died at his brother's house at Granham, Mr.S.Hillier, late of Manton, Wilts.
Thursday died, aged 90 years, Mr.J.Matcham, of Crane-street, in this city.
On Friday last died at Frome, Miss Sarah Crocker, youngest daughter of the late Mr.Crocker, of that town.
On Friday last died at Durrington, after a short illness, Elizabeth, relict of the late Geo.Moore, Esq.
On the 15th July died, sincerely regretted, Mary Ann, wife of Mr.O.Clark, of Collingbourn Kingston, Wilts.

An inquest was held by Mr.Whitmarsh, at Mere, on Friday last, upon the body of Elizabeth Welch, who on the preceding day, whilst labouring under temporary mental derangement, destroyed herself by cutting her throat with a razor. The jury, having sufficient evidence to prove that the deceased had for some years past been subject to mental derangement, returned a verdict accordingly.

Friday last Mr.John Pike , of Fisherton Anger, lost a very valuable horse, in consequence of its having been gored by his own bull.

Horse Stealing.- A valuable brown pony was stolen of Friday night from an orchard in the occupation of Mr.John Stevens, at Broad Chalk, near this city; for the recovery of which a reward of �100 is offered. A black horse, about 13 hands high, with burnt marks on the hip and shoulder, was also stolen a few days since from the parish of Downton.

At Dorchester assizes an action was brought by a Mr.Crofts, a grocer, of London, against Mr.Waterhouse, proprietor of the Exeter stage coach, called the Regulator, for injuries received by being overturned in that coach on the 4th of March last, near Harnhamhill. After a full hearing of the case, the Jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, - damages �100.

Committed to the House of Correction, Devizes :- Jane Lane, of West Lavington, and Jane Holloway, of Worton, for six months each, for being lewd women. - Sam.Oatley, and Wm.Botwell, of Melksham, for 3 months, for destroying fish in an inclosed ground at Broughton Gifford.- Wm.Burden, of Whiteparish, for 6 weeks, for leaving his wife and family chargeable to the parish.

Mr.Charles Finch, Lunatic Asylum, Fisherton near Salisbury, Wilts, having found repeatedly that Letter addressed to him in the following manner, "Mr.Finch, near Salisbury, or --- Finch, Esq. near Salisbury," have, it is strongly suspected, been sent to another establishment, although the parties to whom those letters are delivered to are a partnership, and Mr.C.Finch is practising alone, - He therefore most respectfully solicits the favour of those friends who have hitherto recommended and encouraged his Lunatic Asylum at Fisherton, to direct their letters which are sent to him by post or otherwise, as follows, "Mr.Charles inch, Lunatic Asylum, Fisherton, near Salisbury, Wilts," to prevent miscarriage to any other Asylum, an instance of which he experienced this day; and as such circumstances tend greatly to lessen the respectability of his Establishment, and to deprive him of some of his Patients without the least cause whatever, he earnestly entreats his Friends, and the Public that they will in future address as above; and he pledges himself the same shall meet with strict attention.

Mr.C.Finch also begs permission to offer his grateful thanks acknowledgements to the Medical Gentlemen and the friends of those afflicted with mental derangement intrusted to his care, and to assure them that every kindness and attention shall be continued by him and those connected with the service of the Establishment to practice and follow the best means to promote as speedy a recovery as the nature of their several cases will admit.

Fisherton Lunatic Asylum, July 30, 1825.

Dancing.

Mr.Finley, Professor of Dancing, will resume his attendance on Monday, August 1, 1825, and following days.
Brown-Street, Salisbury.

Royal Bazar, Market-Place, Salisbury.

F.Miller, Brush-Maker, &c. takes this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgements to his Friends and the Public in general, for the very liberal support he has experienced since his commencement in business, and hopes by a strict attention to their commands, to merit a continuance of their future support.

F.M. begs also to inform them that he has fitted up a commodious Room in the same style as the London Bazars, with a very large and well-selected Stock of English, German, French, and Dutch Fancy Goods, Portable Writing Desks, Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Leather Reticules, Ivory and Tortoiseshell Combs of the newest patterns, a good assortment of English and French Perfumery, Parasols, and Umbrellas, a very excellent assortment of Ladies Fans, with a variety of Goods too numerous to mention.

G.Wells, Tailor, Habit Maker, &c. Donhead Saint Mary, Wilts, (nearly opposite the rising in the Salisbury and Shaftesbury turnpike road,) takes this opportunity of returning his grateful acknowledgements to his friends and the public for their very liberal support, and trusts, by a steady attention to business, and a punctual dispatch of their kind orders, to merit their future favours.- The above branches will be completed in the best and most fashionable manner, equal to any workmanship, as he will have the newest Fashions from town for the seasons.

N.B.- Wanted immediately, - A steady Youth, between 12 and 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the above branches. As the treatment will be kind and liberal, an adequate premium will be expected.- Apply personally, or by letter, post-paid.

Donhead, July 30, 1825.