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Local Newpaper Extracts
Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, August 15th, 1825
Weymouth, Aug.13.- The return of the birth-day of our most gracious Sovereign was observed here yesterday by the British standard being early displayed opposite the residence of Capt.Boxer, R. N. Inspector of the Coast Guard. Thomas's and Kay's library, the Countess of Liverpool and Francis Freeling Post-office packets, and the shipping in the harbour. In the evening a loyal party assembled at the Golden Lion Inn, and enjoyed themselves most happily to a late hour.
On Tuesday next the Mayor, Aldermen, and Corporation, and a numerous assemblage of the inhabitants of Weyiuouth and Melcombe Regis, will celebrate the anniversary of His Royal Highness the Duke of York's Birth by a Public Dinner, at Mrs.Cass's Hotel. This loyal and constitutional town is determined to embrace every fit occasion of evincing its gratitude to His Royal Highness for his patriotic speech in defence of the glorious reformation.
The exalted patronage bestowed on onr races, and the regatta taking place in the same week (most liberally supported by the nobility and gentry), cannot fail of their excelling in splendor those of any former period.
Poole, Aug, 12.- A Provincial Grand Meeting of Free Masons for the county of Dorset, was held this day (12th August.) The weather being remarkably fine, the town was completely filled by company from all parts of the neighbouring country.
Winchester,
Saturday, August 13.
The annual Melon Feast was held at the Globe Inn in this city on Tuesday last. A better show of fruit has not been exhibited for many years. Seven competitors appeared for the prizes, which were awarded as follow: 1st to Mr.Bance, gardener to C.Cooke, Esq. Alresford; 2d to Mr. Banting, gardener to the Rev.F.North, Old Alresford; and 3d to Mr.Mackintosh, gardener to Sir Thos. Baring, Bart. Stratton Park. Such was the excellent quality of the fruit, that the umpires had the utmost difficulty in deciding. Mr. Banting's Green Flesh was much admired by the connoisseurs.
On Monday last the Senatus Academicus of the University of Edinburgh conferred the degree of Doctor in Medicine on no less than 146 gentlemen, after having gone through the appointed examinations, and defended publicly their inaugaral dissertations. Among the number we notice the names of the following gentIemen of our county, viz.- John Lee, Esq. of Ringwood; Henry Christopher Ludlow, Esq. of Southampton; and Robert Miller Wavell, Esq. of the Isle of Wight - It is pleasing to observe the increasing celebrity of this University; for although it has been long distinguished as the first school of medicine, the number of gentlemen who have now obtained diplomas is greater by nineteen than ever before received that honor in anyone year.
We understand that Kean is engaged to pIay at our theatre next week.
The Ringwood and St.Leonard's rural sports will take place on Monday the 29th instant.
Wednesday was married at Portsmouth, the Rev.Wm.Weston Deacon, A.M, of Madeira, to Ann, daughter of Wm.Reeks, Esq, agent victualler of that port.
On Saturday last died at Ryde, in the Isle of Wight, whither he had gone for the benefit of his health, in the 69th year of his age, Mr.Sergeant Lens, whose splendid talents and inflexible integrity rendered him an ornament to his profession.
On the 30lh ult. died Amelia, wife of William Tarrett, Esq. of the Royal Crescent, Bath, and late of Leigh Park, Hants.
Highway Robbery.- On Thursday evening, about 9 o'clock, as Mr.Mann, of Andover, was returning alone in his gig from Southampton to Winchester, he was attacked near Otterbourne by two men (apparently Iabourers). armed with heavy bludgeons, who robbed him of a "double Sovereign," that being fortunately the greater part of the money he had with him at the time. Having succeeded in forcing him to deliver up this sum, one of the villains declared he had got more, and insisted on searching his pockets for it; whilst, however, he was, in the act of leaning forwards into the gig for the purpose of doing so, Mr.Mann on the instant laid hold of the deadly weapon he held in his hand, and jumping out, succeeded in wresting it from him. At this moment the other man (who was on the opposite side of the gig) aimed a desperate blow at the horse, and another at Mr.Mann, the latter of which he parried and received but lightly on the shoulder.
Very providentially a waggon and two other gigs were now coming up, and on hearing their approach, the robbers immediately ran off, and were observed by the persons in one of the gigs to go through a gate into a field in the direction of Twyford. As they were leaving Mr.Mann's gig, seeing him in the act of pursuit, one of them (it is presumed in the hope of intimidating him) , made a momentary pause, and caIled out to the other, "d--n him, shoot him, shoot him," and then continued his retreat. They were, however, evidently alarmed and fearful of detection, for they left the remaining bludgeon in the road, which Mr.Mann afterwards picked up, and brought home together with the one he had previously secured. One of them is a very formidable instrument, nearly a yard in length, and knotted at the end. The evening was not sufficiently light for Mr.Mann to distinguish the features of either of the men, for which reason he would not in all probability be able to recognize them again; it is possible, however, that thc peculiarity of the coin of which he was robbed may lead to their detection in the event of their attempting to pass it.
Soon after, on the same evening, Mr.Beale, linen-draper, of this city, was also robbed by two men of the same description, of a sovereign and some silver.
Christchurch, Aug.10.- The subscribers to the fund for the relief of the sufferers by the late fire met in the Church, on Friday last, to receive the report of the committee appointed to ascertain the amount of the losses sustained by the different individuals, and duly and impartially to apportion the sum which each is to receive. It appeared from the report that the subscriptions amounted to upwards of �1300., which sum it was found would amply reimburse a great number of the uninsured sufferers, and considerably alleviate the losses of the others.
During a storm on Wednesday last, the electric fluid was observed to fall into a field of standing corn, beloning to Mr.Combe, near Liphook (close to the Portsmouth road), which immediately took fire, and the wind carring the flames towards an adjoining rick-yard, several hay ricks, and a barn full of peas and oats, were completely destroyed betore assistance could be obtained. We regret to add the property was not insured.
Committed to the County Gaol:- Wm.Groves, charged with having, on the 10th instant, at the parish of Abbotts Worthy, feloniously stolen a coat, a pair of shoes, and a hat, the property of James Rotty.
Lymington, Aug.12. -- Birth. -- At East End near Lymington, on the 7th instant, the lady of Alexander Gordon, Esq. of the Royal Engineers, of a daughter.
On Friday last died Mr.John Neeling, of Baddesley, near this town, aged 72 years.
Southampton,
Saturday, August 13.
Mr.Kean has been performing at our theatre during the last week, and was well received each evening. His acting was much admired, but his attraction did not prove so great as had been anticipated, the receipts on the evenings of his performance not amounting to �30 a night, on an average.
We understand that Mr.Kean intends shortly to take a trip to America, on a professional tour, and that he wilI perform it Liverpool, previous to his embarkation.
On Tuesday the members of the Winchester Branch of the London Horticultural Society, held their meeting at the Dolphins Inn, when the prize for the first specimens of fruit was awarded to the gardener of Lord Ashtown, and for the finest display of new and rare flowers to Mr.Rogers, of the Southampton nursery; amongst which more particularly admired was a beautiful new double variety of the Painted Lady Althaea Frutex (Kibiscus Syriacus, var. flo. varieg.) a hardy shrub from China; also a singularly curious hardy shrub from North America, the Snow-berry (Symphoria racemosa) in habit similar to the Persian lilac, producing white berries about the size of snow-drop flowers, in clusters, at the termination of the branches; a new and very fragrant Honeysuckle from China; a new double Dahlia; the true French Rose de quatre saisons, very fragrant and evergreen; and several other new roses, white and red, of which we could not procure the names, but which appeared to us as if they were just coming into blossom, as we are accustomed to see them in June.
On Monday last the return match of cricket was played on Shirley Common, between eleven of Millbrook and eleven of Eling. The match, which had excited considerable interest, terminated in favour of Eling, having beaten their opponents by I innings and 17 runs. The subjoined is a statement of the game:
Millbrook 1st Innings
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| R.Dawkins | 11 | c. by Thorn |
| Chandler | 2 | b. by Bromfield |
| Coachman | 4 | b. by Thorn |
| G.Dawkins | 1 | b. by Thorn |
| Yeates | 2 | b. by Thorn |
| King | 0 | run out |
| Tillet | 4 | c. by Teate |
| Morrent | 6 | run out. |
| Phillips | 3 | b. by Bromfield |
| Steel | 9 | b. by Thorn |
| Godfrey | 12 | run out |
| Bye | 1 | |
| 53 | |
Millbrook 2d Innings
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| R.Dawkins | 7 | c. by Tate |
| Coachman | 4 | c. by Starks |
| King | 2 | b. by Thorn |
| Yeates | 1 | b. by Thorn |
| Tillet | 24 | not out |
| Phillips | 1 | c. by Bromfield |
| Morrent | 0 | leg fore wicket |
| Godfrey | 0 | b. by Bromfield |
| G.Dawkins | 9 | c. by Teate |
| Steel | 0 | b. by Thorn |
| Chandler | 0 | b. by Bromfield |
| Bye | 1 | |
| 49 | --- 55 --- Total 104 |
Eling 1st Innings
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| Savell | 2 | c. by King |
| Head | 46 | c. by Steel |
| Nation | 3 | not out |
| Richman | 2 | b. by Dawkins |
| Starks | 11 | ditto |
| Powell | 8 | c.. by Godfrey |
| Thorn | 8 | b. by King |
| Teate | 2 | b. by King |
| Bromfield | 6 | c. by Phillips |
| Saunders | 0 | c. by Coachman |
| Andrews | 0 | fore wicket |
| Byes | 5 | |
| Total | 121 | |
Birth.- On Wednesday, the lady of Thos.Sloane Moody, Esq. of a daughter.
On Wednesday last died, Mr.Robert Fish, of this town, master mariner, aged 61 years.
On Monday last died in High-street, the wife of Mr.Kent, builder, of this town .
Before the Town Magistrates.- On Tuesday last, lsaac Smith, a gardener, was committed to bridewell, in default of bail, to take his trial at the ensuing sessions for assaulting and threatening to murder his wife.
On Thursday, Charles Barton and James Harvey were found guilty, on the evidence of Charles Cutler, an accomplice, of having on the foregoing night robbed the garden of Richard Eldridge, Esq. of a quantity of nectarines and peaches, -- Damages 30s.; Costs �1. Not paying the money, a warrant was granted under the Act of Parliament to publicly whip them, and in the afternoon this sentence was carried into effect in the Market-place. -John Iwine, a beggar, was committed to the House of Correction for 1 month under the vagrant act; and Thomas Bartlett (an old offender, though not above 18 years of age) was remanded till Tuesday next, on suspicion of having on the previous night feloniously broken into and robbed the house of Mr.R.Wyse, of a great coat, pair of small clothes, and a pair of sheets.
On Monday night some thieves broke into the house of Mr.G.Henviss, of this town, and robbed it of a quantity of wearing apparel and other articles; no doubt can be entertained but that the thieves were well acquainted with the premises, as they got at the key, and let themselves out by the side door into the street.
COWES, Aug.12.- The regatta season, it may now be said, is fast drawing to a close; when the members of the Royal Yacht Club, or the majority of them, are preparing to abandon old Neptune's favourite element- "the briny deep," -for the sportive amusements of the field. We should be deficient, however, in gratitude, were we not as natives of this highly favoured isle - this little insulated paradise - (and we are assured that our visitors possess a reciprocity of feeling), to take the earliest opportunity of recording in your widely circulated columns, our grateful and sincere acknowledgments toward the noble-spirited projectors of an establishment which, whether it be considered as a nursery for naval architecture and seamen (who, after all, are the best protectors of our country), or the source of unalloyed pleasure and delight to aquatic amateurs, is, without exception, one of the most patriotic and matchless organizations that Old England can boast of.
We only hope that nothing will ever occur to abate that spirit of harmony and of skilful competition which has hitherto prevailed. We certainly think, that the Yacht Club this year, with all the lustre it unfolded, has not been so brilliant as the last and some preceding ones. The loss of the Commodore was very sensIbly felt. The hospitality of Lord Yarborough and his strong attachment to the club were powerful motives with most of the members for attaching themselves to it. Its merits and utility in a national point of view cannot be denied; but to render it effectual, there should be no separate feeIings, no different. interests to consult; and we heartily hope and trust, when the Falcon appears next year, the club will re-assume all that brilliancy and imposing grandeur which has hitherto distinguished it.
If we might judge from the number of vessels already on the carpenters' ways, and of fresh candidates who were elected members at the balloting meeting on Monday last, we are led to anticipate the happiest results. At this meeting the Marquis of Anglesey presided, and was supported by the Duke of Norfolk, Lords Grantham, Yarborough, Belmour, Sir Geo. Leeds, Sir Geo.Thomas, James and Joseph Weld, Esquires, T. A. Smith and J.Maxse, Esquires, with many other members of equal respectability. We understand that Sir George Leeds has purchased Mr.Maxse's beautiful yacht Sabrina, and that the latter gentIeman has ordered another keel on the stocks for a fore and aft vessel of no less burthen than 140 tons; so that the Royal Yacht Club might still be said to be in its infancy, growing- with its growth, and strengthening with its strength; while, from its progressive strides in improvement, no one can predict the time of its arrival at that acme of science, when the maritime world, and the lovers of aquatic sports, will have nought but perfection itself to rivet for ever their astonishment and admiration.
The unexpected absence of John Ward, Esq. (the Hon. Secretary) threw some little difficulty in the general mangement of the Regatta. He possess all the knowledge, activity, and zeal, which that arduous situation requires; and should his removal to another part, in his character of Collector of Customs, be permanently fixed, the Royal Yacht Club will experience a loss which, we fear, will be found extremely difficult to make good again.
NEWPORT, Aug. 13.- A boy named Fry was drowned accidentally on Wednesday last, while playing near a pond at Stride: a coroner's inquest was held, when a verdict was found accordingly.
Salisbury,
Monday, August 15, 1825.
The Wilts Auxiliary British and Foreign Bible Society held their anniversary on Wednesday last in Devizes. T.G.B. Estcourt, Esq. M.P. who presided on the occasion, expressed the high opinion he entertained of the usefulness of the Society, and especially as to the beneficial eflects which must result from the circulation of the scriptures in Ireland. The Rev.Dr.Steinkopff furnished the meeting with some highly interesting details of the operations of the Parent Society; and several very instructive speeches were delivered. Among the gentIemen who took a part in the business of the day, were the Rev. Messrs.Macdonald, Bowles, Lucas, Methuen, Elliott, J. Methuen, West, Johnson, Townsend, and Wm.Hughes, Esq. The following extract from the report will convey some idea of the extensive operationsof the Parent Society:
The income of the society during the last year has been �93,285. 5s. 2d.; its expenditure �94,044. 3s. 4d.; having expended nearly �800. more than they have received. The number of auxiliary institutions of various kinds formed during the year, has been seventy-four. The issues of the society from its depository during the last year have consisted of 116,539 bibles, and 164,116 testaments, making a total of three millions, seven hundred and twenty-two thousand, nine hundred and eighty-seven copies of the Scriptures, issued in this country by the society in twenty-one years. Considerable facilities have been afforded for the circulation of the Scriptures in Wales. Various grants of Gaelic Scriptures have been made to institutions, and individuals, occupied in diffusing instruction through the Highlands and Islands of Scotland: but it is to Ireland that the Committee have most largely and most gladly extended their aid during the past year, - having supplied by various opportunities nearly 80,000 bibles for the service of Ireland during the year.
Cheering accounts have arrived from the British Colonies. From New South Wales, remittances have been received to the amount of �1750. In the Mauritius, at the Cape of Good Hope, the West Indies, and British North America, the Scriptures have been extensively circulated. The Auxiliary Societies, at the three Presidencies of India and in the Island of Ceylon are all actively employed in the works of translation, revision and distribution. Two versions of the entire bible in Chinese have been completed by Dr. Marshman and Dr. Morrison; about 20,000 copies of the New Testament have been already put into circulation - and the desire for the Scriptures is on the increase. The Christian Churches in Egypt have the Arabic Scriptures circulated amongst them, and in addition to which the Psalter in Coptic and Arabic is now passing through the Press.- The translation of the Scriptures into the Persian language is undergoing a revision by Professor Lee -and many copies of the Scriptures are circulated in the Turkish Empire; 2959 copies of the Greek Testament have been issued during the year from Constantinople.
The principal works in progress in this quarter are the Turkish Testament in Greek characters, and the same in Armenian; the Judeo-Spanish New Testament now just completed; and the improved modern Greek version of Hilarion, in which the entire Bible is finished; and the New Testament is preparing for the press in London.
In the Continent of South America - in the South Sea Islands - and among the Esquimaux - the same good work is carried on with vigour. It should be understood that the above labours are carried on by the immediate agency of the British and Foreign Bible Society.
DEVIZES BEAR CLUB.-- The anniversary meeting of this excellent charitable institution was holden at the Bear Inn, in Devizes, on Friday last, when an extraordinary degree of interest was excited by its being understnod that the Marquis of Lansdown (President of the Club) would be present. To the high gratitication of the numerous members assembled, the noble Marquis attended, as was expected, and having taken the chair, the business of the day was conducted under his superintendance, in a manner which elicited the talent, ease, grace, and affability, which are so peculiarly the characteristics of his Lordship. Among the company present were, John Tylee and William Tinker, Esq. the Vice Presidents; John Benett, Esq. and Sir John Dugdale Astley, Bart. Members for the county of Wilts; T.G.B. Estcourt, Esq. and J.Pearse, Esq. Members for the borough of Devizes; J. C. Hobhouse, Esq. Member for Westminster; and upwards of one hundred other gentlemen resident in the town and neighbourhood.
The dinner was of the most sumptuous description, - no less than four bucks and three turtles having been presented to the club on the occasion.
Upon the removal of the cloth, a number of loyal toasts were given from the chair, and drunk with great applause.
The health of the noble President was proposed in a neat speech by Mr.Hughes, and received by the company with rapturous applause.
The noble Marquis returned thanks in a most eloquent speech. He noticed, in the happiest manner, the numerous public charities that adorned this country, and obtained for Englishmen an unparralleled character for benevolence amI kind feeling. His Lordship entered more particularly into the immediate objects of the institution which they were met to celebrate, and pointed out the vast advantages arising to society from such a charity. His Lordship said he was proud to witness so highly respectable an assemblage of gentlemen, anxious to promote the excellent objects of the institution, which should always have his most decided support.
Mr. Hobhouse, in returning thanks for his health being drunk, observed, that although amidst the turmoils and troubles of this life, there prevailed throughout this country a difference of opinion upon most. topics, - yet happily, to its honour be it spoken, one sentiment alone prevailed on the subject of charity. The acknowledged benevolence of Britons had placed this great and happy country proudly pre-eminent amongst the nations of the world. He had been a member of this club nearly 20 years, and being fully sensible of its inestimable benefits and aware of its important advantages, he would continue to give it his most zealous support upon all occasions.
Mr. W. W. Salmon, in return for his father's health being proposed by the noble President, and drunk witb great applause, stated that his father had been a member nearly 60 years, during which time it had been the peculiar object of his life to promote the objects of the charity. Mr.Salmon then read a report, shewing the improving state of the funds of the charity. It appeared by the statement that there were 31 boys now on the foundation, and that ten had been clothed, educated, and apprenticed during the last year. This flattering report drew forth considerahle applause.
The company were highly delighted with some excellent songs, given with the happiest effect by Mr.Harrington, of Salisbury, who is a member of the club.
The excellency of the dinner, wines, and dessert, was a general theme of praise among the company; and the entertainment altogether reflected the highest credit on Mr.Parsons.
. A feeling of unalloyed satisfaction prevailed among the company the whole evening; and its harmony was closed by the whole assembly singing "God save the King," in compliment to the anniversary being this year held on the natal day of our beloved Sovereign.
Wadham Locke, Esq. of Rowde Ford, was elected President for the next anniversary; and many new members have been admitted.
Britford Sheep and Lamb Fair, near this city, was held on Friday last. There were upwards of 38,000 sheep and lambs penned, the greater proportion of which consisted of lambs. The scarcity of food occasioned by the late dry season operated considerably against an advance in price, and compelled the breeder to dispose of stock which otherwise he would not have done. Ewes and wethers averaged from 2s. to 3s. per head higher than last year, and lambs fetched nearly the same price. Wethers fetched from 36s.to 42s. per head; Ewes, 25s. to 30s. per head; and Lambs, 16s. to 20s. per head.
Some prime lots of lambs obtained higher prices than those mentionerl in the above general statement; a few (among them a lot the property of Mr.Hodding, of Odstock) sold as high as 26s. per head; and some lambs, equal in value, the property of Mr.Blake, of Stratford, were not disposed of.
There was an inferior show of horses and they met with a dull sale.
The light-fingered gentry robbed a farmer of �20. and a watch.
WELLS ELECTION. - A correspondent informs us, that independent of weekly sumptuous suppers given to the electors in the interest of Mr.Tudway and Mr.Taylor, the present Members, a large and respectable body of citizens in the interest of those gentlemen, wholly unconnected with the elective franchise of the city, have voluntarily come forward, and held periodical meetings at the White Hart Inn, the Three King's Inn, and the Crown Inn, at their own expence, not only to testify their respect for the sitting members, but unite their interest and exertions against the new candidates, Messrs.Edwards and Williams, whose opposition has sown disunion and discord amongst the inhabitants of the city. On the 2d inst. a respectable body of gentlemen and tradesmen, 98 in number, held a meeting at the Goat Inn, where an elegant dinner was served up to them by the landlord; the chair was taken by Mr. Richard Say, whose polite and affable manners contributed much towards the hilarity of the party. On the removal of the cloth, the King, the Church, and other national toasts were given with applause, but on the health of Mr.Tudway and Mr.Taylor being proposed, the whole company simultaneously rose and.in a most enthusiastic manner gave it with 9 times 9; the healths of a number of gentlemen, the friends and warm supporters of Mr.Tudway and Mr.Taylor were also given, and the utmost harmony prevailed until a late hour.
A splendid ball was given on Tuesday evening at the Assembly Room in the Guildhall, Marlborough, by J. Ward, T. Merriman, and J. Halcomb, Esqrs. Among the numerous company were the Marquis of Ailesbury, Col. Warneford, the Officers of the Wilts Militia, and an unusual number of fashionables. The amusement was kept up with such spirit, that the dancing continued till five in the morning.
On the 1st inst. the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells instituted the Rev.Charles Tynte Simmons, B.A. to the rectory of Shipham, on the presentation of the Dean and Chapter of Wells; and the Rev.William Pyne, M. A. to the rectory of Pitney.
On Monday last the Rev.Wm. James, M.A. one of the Priests Vicar of the Cathedral Church, Wells, was instituted by the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells to the Rectory of East Lambrook, Somerset, at the presentation of the Dean and Chapter of the said Cathedral, void by the cession of Chas.Tynte Simmons, clerk.
The annual meeting of the Trowbridge Branch Bible Society was held on Thursday evening, and was numerously and respectably attended. Dr. Steinkopff, from the Parent Society, was present. together with two of the Secretaries from the County Auxiliary.
Tiverton Races (of which Sir John Duntze, Bart. is Steward) will be on the 26th and 27th days of August instant.
A very liberal subscription has been made for the Rev.Josiah Allport, late Curate of Chippenham, by the inhabitants of that town and some of his neighbouring friends, in testimony of their approbation of the zeal,assiduity, and ability with which he discharged the duties of that office for upwards of seven years. Mr.Allport notwithstanding he had a numerous family of ten children (the eldest not above 13 years old), and several pupils under his care, mitigated the temporal as well as the spiritual wants of his poor and afflicted neighbours; and having made physic his study, with the assistance of some friends, he supplied medicines, and gratuitously relieved many from the complaints under which they laboured.- We understand the subscription almounts to upwards of �450.-Mr.Allport leaves the curacy of Chippenham solely on account of the Vicar of that place coming to reside on the living. He has obtained the perpetual curacy of Atherstone, in Warwickshire.
CRICKET.- A well-contested match of cricket was played on Shaftesbury cricket ground on Wednesday last, between eleven gentlemen of that town and eleven of Blandford, which, after much scientific play, was decided in favour of the latter, with two wickets to go down. It is but justice to say, that both parties displayed a knowledge of the game which would have done credit to any county. E. B. Portman, Esq. M.P. was umpire for Blandford, and C. E. Buckland, Esq. for Shaftesbury. The return match will take place on Wednesday the 24th instant, in the park of E. B. Portman, Esq. M.P. when, from the general interest excited, a large party is anticipated.
BIRTHS.- At Allcannings Rectory, Wilts, Mrs. Methuen, a son.- At the rectory, North Bradley, Wilts, the lady of the Rev. G. R. Orchard, a son.
On Wednesday last was married Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Bart. of Normanton Park, to Mrs.Eldon, of Park Crescent, Portland Place, London.
A few days since died, at Dunbar, North Britain, Margaret Henderson, wife of Mr.Cochrane, and mother of Mr.J.Cochrane, bookseller, of Melksham.
On Friday the 5th inst. died, in London, Richard Long, jun. Esq. second son of Richard Long, Esq. of Rood Ashton, in this county.
Died on Wednesday the 10th instant, at Muddiford, beloved by all who knew him, after a severe illness borne with patience and resignation to the Divine will, the Rev.Dr.Evans, Rector of South-Preston, Lincolnshire; and one of the Vicars of this Cathedral.
On the 3d inst.died at Damerham, of apoplexy, after a few hours illness, Mrs Mary Brine, aged 64. She has left an only daughter to lament the almost sudden departure of one of the best of mothers.
Died at Upper Winterbourne, on Wednesday the 3d instant, at the house of his brother-in-law, Mr.John Silwood, of Idminston, in the 34th year of his age. A consumption terminated his earthly course in the bloom of life and in the midst of usefulness. In his character were combined the great principles of morality and religion. These influenced him in all his transactions in life rendered him amiable in the circle of his acquaintance - opened sources of comfort and support during this affliction, and graciously matured him for a world of blessedness.
Died on the 21st ult. at Wootton Basset, in his 82d year, much regretted by his friends and aquaintance, Mr.Wm.Wiltshire, brickmaker, who had led a long life of sincere piety.
Lately died at Broad Chalk, in the 60th year of her age, Mrs.Sarah Rixsen, relict of the late Mr.Rixsen, of the same place.
On the 6th instant died at Worton, near Devizes, aged 73, Mr.Francis Ferris, highly respecteded by all who knew him.
Died, Mr.Wm.Godfrey, bailiff of Cricklade.
There is now on the estate of W.Long, Esq. of Rood-Ashton, Wilts, a woodcock with 3 young ones; a circumstance rarely known at this season of the year.
Shocking Accident.- Early on Saturday morning last, a scaffold, erected at a gentleman's house now building at Fugglestone St.Peter, near this city, unfortunately gave way whilst several men were at work upon it. The men were precipitated to the ground from a helght of upwards of 20 feet; and fatal consequences are expected. One of the men, a bricklayer, was so injured that his life is despaired of, and his son, who fell with him, is also in a most precarious state. Another man was likewise much hurt. The accident was owing to the scaffold not being fully securcd, as one of the ledgers was broken short off.
Four cottages were destroyed by fire on Monday se'nnight at Liddington, near Swindon. The fire was occasioned by the careless removal of hot ashes from a grate.
A bay mare pony was stolen on Thursday night from a field at Tisbury, the property of Mrs.Mary Burridge; and on the same night, and probably by the same gang of villains, a bay gelding was stolen from a field at Chicksgrove, in the parish of Tisbury, the property of Mr.Thomas Williams. Two other horses, one held a bright bay nag gelding, the other a light brown gelding pony, were stolen in the night of the 4th instant, from a field occupied by Mr.E.W. Rich, at Didmarton, in GIoucestershire, --- Liberal rewards are offered for the recovery of the above horses.
Bridgewater assizes commenced on Monday, Sir Joseph Littledale presiding in the Crown Court, and Sir Stephen Gaselee at Nisi Prius. A woman named Hannah Taunton was indicted for killing her husband, and it appeared on the trial that she and the deceased (who was a very old man) were walking together on Walcot Parade, Bath, when she was heard abusing him and seen to push him down the steps; he fell on his head, which was cut, and on being taken home. he survived but a few hour's. The prisoner was found guilty, and sentenced to six months imprisonment. Robert Sinkins, was convicted of stealing a gelding the property of Mr. George Dare, of Bridgwater. Mr.Justice Littledale told the prisoner he had been found guilty of a capital offence; be would not, however, leave him for execution, but it was probable he would be sent out of tha country for life.
The following causes were tried:
West v. Read.- The plaintiff is a grocer at Frome. The defendant owed him �57. on a note of hand, and for goods delivered. To this a set-off of �12. was admitted, and a verdict found for plaintiff - Damages, �47.
Stainer and others v. Cossins.- This was an action against the agents of Lord Huntingtower, at IIchester, for an illegal distress on the property of Mr. Strainer, landlord, of that town, for �100. Verdict for plaintiff, �100.
Mr.Whitmarsh held an inquest at Chicks-grove, on Wednesday last, upon the body of George Marshall, a lad about 14 years of age, who on the preceding day, whilst driving a waggon drawn by three horses, and loaded with wheat, was by some accident thrown down, when the near wheels of the waggon pressed him so heavily against a bank, as to occasion his immediate death.- Verdict "Accidentally killed."
The following convicts (six in number) were on Tuesday last removed from Fisherton Gaol, and put on board the Leviathan hulk in Portsmouth Harbour: George Gardener, sentenced to 14 years transportation, for receiving three horses from Robert Jones and John Smith, knowing the said horses to be stolen. The five other convicts were sentenced to 7 years transportation, viz. William Humphries, convicted at our last assizes of breaking open and robbing a house at Fugglestone St.Peter; and James Price for breaking open and robbing a shop at Tilshead; James Smart, convicted at the late Warminster sessions of stealing a pair of boots and other articles from a house at Tisbury; John Robertson, convicted at the late Salisbury city sessions, of stealing a piece of cheese from Deborah Edwards; and John Garratt, convicted at the same sessions, of stealing a cloth and 6Ibs. of butter, the property of James Kellow.
Committed to the House of Correction, Devizes. - William Hiskett, of Crockerton, in the parish of Longbridge Deverill, for three months, for a breach of the game laws. - William Holton, as a rogue and vagabond, for two months, and Richard Whatby, for refusing to maintain his wife and family, both from the parish of Warminster. James Prince, of the parish of Downton, for three months, for leaving his wife and family chargeable to the said parish.
Committed to the Old Bridewell, Devizes.- John Richmond, charged with stealing from the person of Charles Pike, at St.Anne's Hill fair on the 6th inst. a purse containing a �10. note and two �5. notes of the Marlborough banks.