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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, August 13th, 1827
To Journeymen Brush and Mop-Stick Makers.
Two Good Workmen may have constant employ, and good wages, by applying (post-paid) to Parson's Brush Factory, Wells, Somerset.
To Brickmakers.
Wanted immediately, -- Three of four good Hands, may hear of employ for the season by applying to Mr.Hill, West House Cottage, near Wimborne.
Avon, between Ringwood and Christchurch.
To be Let from Michaelmas next, - A very eligible Farm, about One Hundred and Ninety Acres of Arable, Pasture, and Meadow Land, in a very high state of cultivation, with all requisite Buildings, &c. &c. - Apply at Avon; or to Stephen Ploughman, at Shirley Farm.
Stower Provost, Dorset.
To be Sold by Auction, on the Premises, on Thursday the 30th of August 1827, precisely at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, - All the Household Goods and Furniture, and other Effects, now on the Premises lately occupied by Vincent John King, deceased.
All Persons indebted to the said V.J.King, deceased, or Ann, his Wife, also deceased, are desired to pay the amount of their debts to Mr.G.Chitty, solicitor, Shaftesbury; and all Persons having any claims or demands on the said V.J.King, or Ann, his Wife, are requested to deliver the particulars thereof to the said G.Chitty, forthwith.
Shaftesbury, 10th August 1827.
Stower Provost, Dorset
To be Sold by Auction, at the Swan Inn, Shaftesbury, on Friday the 31st day of August, 1827, precisely at four in the afternoon, (subject to such conditions of sale as shall then and there be produced). - All that Messuage or Dwelling House, with the outhouse, Garden and Orchard thereto adjoining; and also all that Piece or Parcel of Land, called Pike's Mead, containing in the whole, by estimation, Three Acres, (more or less) situate at Stower Row, and late in the occupation of Vincent John King, deceased.- For a view apply on the premises; and for further particulars at the office of Mr.Geo.Chitty, Shaftesbury.
Ashmansworth, Hants.
To be Sold by Auction, on the premises, by T.Rawlins, on Friday the 17th of August, 1827, -- Part of the Farming Stock, and other Effects, late the property of Mr.Isaac Steele, deceased, of Ashmansworth : comprising waggons, carts, 9-share and other ploughs, drags, harrows, seed machine, cart and plough harness, halters, &c. set of rumbler bells, 7-year old cart mare, gig and harness, saddle and bridle, long and short ladders, corn bins, corn lines, iron bars, pig witch, sheep cages, cow crib, large scale beams with scales and weights, cast iron 40-gallon furnace, large iron-bound mash tub, salting trough, meal tub, long oak dinner table and form, Bath stove, roasting jack, tin ware, excellent grinding stone, cross-cut saw, and various other articles.
Sale to commence at one o'clock.
Whereas I, Robert Francis of East Stower, in the county of Dorset, labourer, have falsely and maliciously circulated reports tending to injure the characters of Elizabeth Mells and Sarah Godwin, of East Stower aforesaid, for which a prosecution has justly been commenced against me; but on condition of my making due apology, and expressing my sincere regret that I should have so unwarrantably made use of their names without the least cause whatever, they have kindly consented to withhold such prosecution.
Now I hereby acknowledge the unjustness of such reports, and my regret for having circulated the same, and promise to reimburse all Expenses incurred by such prosecution, and of this my Apology - As witness my hand, this tenth day of August, 1827.
The Mark of X Robert Francis.
Witness, T.Harvey.
Weymouth, August 11.
On Wednesday next the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, under the command of Colonel Ross, will be reviewed by the General commanding the district, Sir Hussey Vivian, on Bincombe Down.
The Burning Cliff has lately assumed a more grand and interesting appearance. A few days since the heat was so great, that it was impossible to stand within six yards of the cavern. An excavation has been made for an experimental research by Mr.T.Harvey, and the materials that were extracted from the cavity, on being thrown into a heap, and exposed to the atmospheric air, ignited without any artificial application of fire, and burnt the greater part of the night with such brilliancy as to attract a very large concourse of persons on the esplanade to witness it. The late spring tides produced an increased fermentation, added to which, a strong current of air ignited the stratum to a considerable extent, and the fire at the mouth of the cavern was seen to burn more fiercely than that of a malt kiln or large furnace.
Winchester.
Saturday, August 11.
We are informed that the Bishop of Winchester will consecrate the additional burial ground at the House of Industry, near Newport, on Wednesday the 15th; the new Chapel at Bembridge, on Thursday the 16th; and the new Chapel at Exbury, on Saturday the 18th of this month.
The annual general meeting of the members of the District Committee for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, for the Deaneries of Basingstoke and Alton, took place at Alton on Tuesday last. The Right Hon.Lord Bolton took the chair at the meeting, which was very respectably attended. The secretaries reported that in the year ending at Midsummer last, the committee had issued at their reduced prices, six hundred and eleven bibles and testaments, eleven hundred and forty one prayer books, and nearly seventeen hundred other religious books and tracts of the society. Several donations have been received, and fourteen new names added to the list of annual subscribers to the funds of the committee in the course of the year.
Upwards of 1,200 persons from the neighbouring parishes of this city were yesterday confirmed by the Lord Bishop of Winchester at our Cathedral.
In consequence of Miss Atneave having recently entered upon the George inn, in this city, an introductory dinner, at the instance of her friends and patrons, was provided on Thursday, at which Mr.John Earle obligingly consented to preside, and a highly respectable company of nearly 80, including several members of the Corporation of this city, and many other gentlemen of wealth and importance, as well as inhabitants from other places attended. The arrangements comprised venison and every delicacy of the season. During the evening many excellent songs were sung, and the meeting on the whole was of that order which enchained many round the social board until a late hour.
Portsmouth music meeting is postponed till another year, in consequence of Messrs.Sibly being unable to supply the place of Miss Stephens.
Married at Andover on Thursday, by the Rev.W.N.Pedder, Mr.Ed.Hayes, draper, to Miss Elizabeth Hutchins, of Charlton.
On Thursday was married at St.Maurice Church, by the Rev.J.H.Hopkins, Mr.Wm.Jewell, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr.Wm.Godwin, of this city.
On the 13th June died at Barbadoes, William Rennell, the infant son of the Lord Bishop of Barbadoes.
On Friday the 27th.ult died, after a short illness, much respected, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Mr.James Elderton, builder, Fordingbridge.
Committed to the County Gaol :- Charles Langridge, charged with robbing the house of Thomas Summers, of Romsey.- Eliza Piper, of the parish of St.Faith, with having threatened to kill her husband. - Wm.Wort and Joseph Newbolt, for stealing a piece of timber in the New Forest, the property of his Majesty.- Thomas Peckham, for assaulting and ill-treating the constables of the parish of Minestead.
James Archer, Stephen Coles, and Thomas Tatchell, who were sentenced to 7 years transportation at our last quarter sessions, were this week removed to the York hulk, Gosport.- George Marshall and John Evans, sentenced to 14 years; and James Knowlton, James Corbett, and Joseph Wheatley, to 7 years transportation, at our last assizes, were also removed to the same ship.
Southampton.
Saturday, August 11.
Under the spirited management of the Committee, our Regatta this year rivalled in interest and beauty that of any other place. The favourable situation of the River for aquatic exhibitions, and the fineness of the weather, rendered it a scene of enchanting animation. The Royal yacht, in which was the Duke of Clarence, and that of Lord Yarborough, Commodore of the Club yachts, were conspicuous, as being of the largest class. The Cup, value �50, was won by Mr.J.Weld's Arrow; the 2d prize for fishing hoys by the Two Brothers; the �4 prize for skiffs and wherries was won by Little Rose; and the �4 prize for row boats was won by the Dart. On the second day, the �25 prize was won by Mr.J.Weld's Paul Pry; the 2d prize (�5) for skiffs and wherries by the Dart; and the 3d prize (�3) for row boats was won by the Dart (J.Potter). A rowing match by women was strongly contested for �2, and won by about 2 boats length by Mrs.Sally Dawson. A ball and supper at the Long Rooms, attended by 300 people of the first consequence, finished the Regatta. The rooms were decorated with flags, &c. and dancing continued till half-past four o'clock the next morning.
On Saturday evening last, between 8 and 9 o'clock, as Mr.P.Nicolle, jun. was on his road home on horseback between Hursley and the Winchester road, walking his horse up a hill, he was accosted by a man having on a white frock at a few yards distant from him, saying "stop." Mr.N., immediately on hearing this word, was proceeding on as fast as possible, when the man fired a pistol, but fortunately the ball missed him. The horse was much startled at the report, galloped off with all possible speed, and thus fortunately baffled the mischievous intention of the villain.
Died of Sunday last, Elizabeth, the wife of W.H.Harland, of this town, accountant.
This week died, in an advanced age, after a long illness, Mr.John Avery, landing waiter of this port.
On Thursday the 2d inst. three boys, named Wm.Orchard, Thos.Blurbere, and Jabez Reed, were sentenced by the Magistrates to one month's imprisonment and hard labour in the house of correction at Winchester, for having broken the fences and trespassed with intent to steal, on the premises of the Rev.S.Sutton, Hill, near Southton; and on Wednesday last, two young men, Wm.Cummins and -- Ryder, were sentenced to three months hard labour at the tread mill, for stealing apples on the same premises. The former having assaulted the gentleman who apprehended him, is liable to a prosecution for that offence. The Magistrates are determined to punish with the utmost rigor of the law all depredations of this kind.
Newport, Aug.9.
Married at Calbourne on Sunday last, by the Rev.Mr.Hayter, Capt.Vandeleur, of his Majesty's 31st regiment (Fusileers), to Mary, youngest daughter of Sir Fitz William Barrington, Bart. of Barrington Hall, Essex, and Swainston, Isle of Wight.
Salisbury.
Monday, August 13.
The race ball at our assembly rooms on Friday evening presented a striking display of beauty and fashion, - nearly three hundred persons being present : among the company were observed, Lord Folkstone and his daughter, the Hon.Miss.Bouverie; the Hon.Captain Bouverie and his lady; Lord Charles Churchill; Lord and Lady Bridport; the Hon.Mrs.Harris; Sir Edward Poore and Lady; Sir John Dugdale Astley and Miss Astley; John Benett, Esq. M.P. and Miss Benett; Wadham Wyndham, Esq. M.P.; J.H. Penruddocke, Esq. M.P. and Mrs.Penruddocke; Edward Baker, Esq. M.P.; William Wyndham, Esq. and family; General Buller and family, Colonel Campbell, Mrs Campbell, the Misses Campbell, &c. &c.
The attentions paid to the company on the above occasion by the Steward, George Watson Taylor, Esq. M.P. and by his lady, Mrs.Taylor, were throughout unremitting. The entertainment and refreshments were of the first order, champagne, ices, pines, &c. &c. The decorations in the ball-room were very much admired.
Mr.Finley officiated as the above ball as Master of Ceremonies; and Mr.Davis, of Southampton, led and conducted the quadrilles in a manner that reflected on him the highest credit.
The donation to the Salisbury Infirmary by T.B.M. Baskerville, Esq. was erroneously stated in the last week's Journal; it should have been 50 guineas, instead of 50 pounds.
Blandford Race Balls.- It will be seen, on referring to the advertisement of the Blandford races, that the ball on the 16th, announced as a full dress and fancy ball, is not expected to be exclusively so : the Steward politely intimates, that "while he hopes to see many in uniforms and fancy dresses, he will feel equally happy to see those to whom it may not be convenient to wear them, in their usual evening dress." - The two Blandford race balls will have a peculiar advantage, which has not hitherto been announced, but will be duly appreciated : the band of Mons.Collinet, which is now engaged at a fete given in France to the Duchess of Berri, will return to this country for the express purpose of playing their quadrilles at the two balls.
It is understood that the following noblemen, gentlemen, and ladies, will accompany the Steward, W.J.Bankes, Esq. to Blandford Races, from Kingston Hall : the Duke of Wellington, Prince Esterhazy, Lord Westmoreland, Lord and Lady Ellenborough, Lord and Lady Falmouth, Lord Folkestone, Lord Chesterfield, Lord Clanwilliam, Lord Ashley, Lord Beresford, Mr.and Lady Elizabeth Sturt, Mrs Lane Fox, Mr.Baully, Mr.Montague, Mr.Alexander, Mr.Russell, Mr.and Mrs Peach, and Mr.Townsend, Mr.Ashley, Mr.Scott, Mr.and Mrs.and Miss Bethel.
A most interesting and eloquent sermon was preached at our Cathedral in the afternoon of Sunday the 5th inst.by the Rev. Archdeacon Fisher, in aid of the Institution for the Education of Deaf and Dumb Children. The learned divine took his text from Isaiah, ch.35, 5th and 6th v. :"Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tounge of the dumb sing." He feelingly described the unhappy situation of the deaf and dumb, who, before means were discovered, and adopted, to impart instruction to them, could receive no information from within or without, and necessarily became idiots, blanks in society, or burdens upon society; but now, aided by instruction, feelings of gratitude to the Deity were installed in their minds, together with an abhorrence of evil and love of goodness. He gave an instance of this desirable result, in a child of a respectable tradesman of this city. In the course of the sermon, a quotation was made from the letters of Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury in 1680, who seems to have been the first person in this country who pointed out the possibility of communicating with the deaf and dumb, and rendering them useful members of society.
The pathetic anthem, "When the Son of Man," was sung by the gentlemen of the choir with great feeling and effect.- The Church was crowded to excess, and the collection at the door proved that the Rev.Archdeacon's appeal was effective; it amounted to �38 11s 9 1/2d. The plates were held on the occasion by Miss Pilkington and Edward Baker, Esq. M.P.; Mrs.Broadhurst and Capt.Macdonald; Mrs.Fisher and Master Andrews, an interesting intelligent boy, who has been educated at the Institution.
The Warminster British and Foreign Bible Society held their annual meeting on Wednesday; T.H. Phipps, Esq. presided, and the numerous attendance, both of clergy and laity, evinced that the institution has by no means lost any of its interest either in the town or neighbourhood.
Between 500 and 1000 cards of invitation have been issued to the respectable families of Devizes and its neighbourhood for a splendid fete to be given by Mr.and Mrs.Watson Taylor, in their beautiful park at Erle Stoke, to-morrow.
At Dorchester Assizes, John Wilkins was convicted of stealing a gelding, the property of Robert Davy, of Topsham, and ordered to be executed on Saturday the 18th instant.- Robert Channing, charged with stealing a horse, the property of William Bartlett, of Thurlbear, was acquitted; but standing charged with horse stealing in Somerset, was ordered to be removed by habeas corpus to the jail of that county.- Sentence of death was passed on Clement Nicholas, for assaulting Jonathan Hawes and John Read; and on Wm.Smith, for stealing three lambs, the property of Mr.James Devenish; but they were both reprieved.
Mr.John Hacker, of Fonthill Gifford, has gathered in his garden a gooseberry, commonly called the Crown Bob, measuring 2 1/8 inches long, 4 1/4 inches in girth, and weighing 360 grains.
Births.- On Sunday the 5th inst. at Staverton, the lady of Ed.Cooper, Esq. of a daughter.- On Sunday the 5th inst.at the Moat, near this city, the lady of Richard Hetley, Esq. of a daughter.- On the 6th, at Beaminster, the lady of Peter Cox, Esq. of a son.- On the 9th, at Newton House, near Yeovil, the lady of Major T.P. Milles, 14th Light Dragoons, of a son.
On Wednesday the 1st instant was married at our Cathedral, by the Rev.John Greenly, Mr.James Cooe, of this city, to Anna Hattatt, of the Close.
On Saturday the 4th instant was married at Chesseldon, by the Rev.Anthony Crowdy, A.M., the Rev.Awbrey Charles Price, Vicar of Chesterton, Oxon, and Colerne, Wilts, and late Fellow of New College Oxen, to Theodora Ann, only daughter of George Frederick Hewitt, Esq. of Badbury Hill, near Swindon, Wilts.
Thursday last was married at Gillingham, by the Rev.Henry Mould, Mr.Wm.Clark, of Milton, to Lucy, 3d daughter of Mr.John Butler, Gillingham.
Same day was married at Gillingham, by the Rev.H.Mould, Mr.Thomas Taylor of Gillingham, to Miss Dean, daughter of the late Samuel Dean, of Marnhull.
Married on Thursday the 9th inst. at Dorchester Mr.J.Standish, to Miss Grey, both of that town.
Tuesday was married, Mr.Curme, of Dorchester, to Miss Bunn, of Charminster.
Died at Sidmouth, on Wednesday last, after a long and severe illness, Elizabeth, wife of Alderman the Rev.C.Rigby Collins, of this city.
Died at Stinsford, in the county of Dorset, on Thursday the 9th instant, the Right Honorable the Lady Susan O'Brien, sister of the late and aunt to the present Earl of Ilchester, in the 85th year of her age.
Friday se'nnight died, in the Clapham road, Mrs.John Ansted, youngest daughter of the late Mr.Thomas Northeast, of North Tidworth.
Died at Mere on the 2d instant, Mrs.Jane Goldsbrough, much esteemed and respected, at the advanced age of 80 years.
On Saturday the 7th July, died at St.Giles's, after a most painful illness, Mr.Stephen Kaile, of that place, aged 64 years.
Robert Webster, who was convicted at our last assizes, of stealing his master's plate, and ordered for execution to-morrow at Fisherton gaol, has made a full confession of his guilt; and, with a feeling of thorough repentance, the unhappy young man is now fully resigned to his fate. He states that the robbery was committed solely by himself, and that on the night he secreted the plate and appropriated it to his own use, he contrived to give the house the appearance of its being broken open, in order to deceive the inmates, which he effectually did. It appears that he had for a long time conducted himself will in his situation; but that latterly he had indulged in various extravagant and expensive habits, which led him ultimately to rob a kind and confiding master. Webster is a native of Patterington, in Yorkshire, and is 24 years of age. - We are gratified to learn he has experienced the most beneficial effects from the spiritual consolation afforded to him by the Rev.P.Harrison, Chaplain of the gaol.
On Wednesday last Mr.Whitmarsh held an inquest at Wiley on the body of Richard Tabor, who was found dead in a hay loft of that parish; the deceased, with two of his sons, had the preceding day been reaping at Woodford, and, having finished their work, were returning homewards into Dorsetshire, from whence they had some. When the sons awoke in the morning, they found their father dead by their side; the deceased had been complaining the day before of a pain in his chest, accompanied with difficulty in breathing. Verdict, "Visitation of God." - The same coroner held an inquest at Barford St.Martin, on Friday, on the body of James Bungy, who was found lying dead on the stairs leading to his chamber the preceding evening. The deceased was very old and infirm. Verdict, "Visitation of God."
Some evil disposed persons entered the grounds of G.Watson Taylor, Esq. M.P. at Erlestoke, in the night of Wednesday the 1st instant, and destroyed upwards of 100 young pheasants and partridges, which were being reared under 8 hens; these with a number of the young ones, they stole. A reward of 20gs. has been offered for the apprehension of the offender or offenders.
Horse-Stealers.- Mr.Justice Burrough has left two men for execution at Winchester, and one at Dorchester, for horse-stealing. It is hoped that these examples will afford a salutary warning to those who are addicted to this very prevalent crime.
A Daring Sheep Stealer.- A fellow named Hattat, a butcher, had the effrontery on Monday morning last, to steal sixty one sheep from a fold, belonging to Mr.George Ruddle, of Allcannings; and shortly afterwards to take pens and expose them for sale at Tan-hill-fair, within two miles of the place whence they were stolen ! The price he first asked was 18s but he eventually agreed to dispose of them to a dealer for 15s a head. Circumstances arose to excite a suspicion that he had stolen them - he was taken into custody - confessed the robbery - and is committed to gaol.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol : John Hattatt, charged with stealing 61 ewe sheep, the property of Geo.Ruddle, of Bishops Cannings, (see above).
C.Perman, Brazier, Iron and Tin Plate Worker, Minster-street, near the Cheese Market, Salisbury, respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Salisbury and its vicinity, that he has Opened A Shop in Minster-Street, with a variety of Goods in the above branches, which being his own manufacture, he will be enabled to render every article at extraordinary low prices, warranted for strength and durability. As he will pay the most strict and unremitting attention to business, he hopes for the patronage and support of a generous public.
Wholesale orders punctually executed. Tea-urns, and every article in the above branches, neatly repaired.- Old metals bought or exchanged.
Minster-street, Salisbury, Aug.9, 1827.
Crown and Anchor Inn.
Spring Place, Near Southampton.
G.Payne begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has taken the above Inn, and hopes, by strict attention to business, to merit the favours of those Friends who may honour him with their company. It is his determination to procure the best Wines, Spirits, and Beer, for their accommodation; an excellent Larder, good and well-aired Beds, lock-up Coach Houses and Stabling, and Horses to stand at Livery.
Pointers for Sale.
A Leach of fine Young well-broken Pointers for Sale.- Apply to Mr.George Sargeant, game-keeper to William Trenchard, Esq. Lower Lytchet, Dorset.
To Grocers.
To be Disposed of, at a Valuation, - The Stock in Trade, and Fixtures, of an established Business in the above line, lately carried on by William Chapman Hillier, a bankrupt, Silver-street, Salisbury.- The purchaser may obtain a Lease of the premises for 7 years from the landlord, if desired.
Application for further particulars may be made to Mr.Brownjohn, Auctioneer, New-street, or at Mr.Edwards's, wholesale tea dealer, No.14, Abchurch-lane, London.