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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, August 23rd, 1813
Charlotte Wyatt and Son, Grocers, Druggists, &c. present thanks to the Friends of the late Mr.Benjamin Wyatt, for the encouragement so liberally bestowed upon him; and respectfully inform them that they still carry on the concern, as conducted by him, in all its branches, under the above Firm, to which they solicit a continuance of the public patronage, which it will ever be their study to deserve.
All persons having any claim on the Estate of the said Benjamin Wyatt are requested to transmit the same to the said C.Wyatt and Son; and all those indebted are desired to pay the amount to them, or to Mr.W.Whitmarsh, Wilton, one of the Executors.
Catherine-street, Salisbury, Aug.16, 1813.
F.Broome, Grocer and Tallow-Chandler, begs to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken over the Shop for many years occupied by the late Mr.E.Hawkins, situated in High-street, Andover, Hants, where he hopes, by a strict attention to business, together with a knowledge of the best markets, to render every article on the lowest terms and best quality, to merit their liberal support.
N.B. Genuine Congou Tea, 6s. 8d. - 7s. - 7s. 4d.- fine 8s.
Poole
C.T.Baskett return his thanks to his friends and the public for their past favours, and begs to inform them he has taken into partnership H.G.Newman, and that the Whine, Spirit, and Porter trade will be carried on, in future, under the firm of Baskett and Newman, who solicit the continuance of their support.
All Persons who are indebted to C.T.Baskett are requested to settle their accounts as soon as possible.
Persons indebted to the Estate of the late Mr.Edward Knapp, jun. Coal Merchant, &c. of Winchester, are requested to pay their debts on or before the 31st of December next, either to Mr.E.Knapp, sen. or Mr.Harley, executors to the said Ed.Knapp, jun.
Winchester, Aug 12. 1813.
Mr.Robert Gilbert's Estate.
All Persons who have any Claim or Demand on the Estate of the late Mr.Robert Gilbert, are requested to send the amount of their demands to Miss Sarah Gilbert, his Executrix, on or before the 26th inst. in order to their being investigated and settled.
To the Creditors of Christian Rose, late of Woodyates, in the county of Dorset, deceased.
The Executors of the Will of the Testatrix, from unforeseen circumstances, having hitherto been prevented from discharging the several debts due from the Estate of the deceased, hereby give Notice, that they intend, immediately after the 11th day of October next, to finally close all the deceased's accounts; and in order that no demand may remain undischarged, they particularly request those persons who have not already sent in their accounts to transmit the particulars thereof to them, or to their solicitors, on or before the 29th of September next, as no demand can be received after that day.
By direction of the Executors.
Wilmot and Godwin, Solicitors.
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
All Persons having any Demands on the Estate or Effects of Mrs Hannah Banister, of Nelly, in the parish of Eling, deceased, are requested to send their particulars thereof to her Executor immediately; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are solicited to pay their respective debts to the same person.
Thos.King
Eling, Aug.19, 1813.
Lead For Sale
For Sale, - A few Tons of New Cast Sheet Lead, cut to any size under 15ft by 4ft.
Apply to H.Durden, Dorchester, Dorset.
Sea Bathing.
Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset.
To be Lett, for the Bathing Season, - Swanage House, replete with every convenience and accommodation for a large genteel family.
For particulars, applications may be made to the Rev.J.Dampier, Leason, near Swanage.
Winchester.
Saturday, August 21.
A very numerous and respectable Meeting was holden at Basingstoke on Thursday last, to form a district committee for the deaneries of Basingstoke and Alton, in aid of the society for promoting christian knowledge, under the sanction of the Lord Bishop of the diocese, and in union with the Winchester Committee.- The Right Hon.Lord Bolton, Wm.Chute, Esq, M.P., Wm.L.Sclater, Esq., Wither Bramston, Esq., Colonel Orde, P.Lempriere, Esq., Stephen Terry, Esq., Charles Harwood, Esq., Joseph Sibley, Esq., Thomas Lee, Esq., &c. &c. together with many of the neighbouring Clergy attending the meeting. A zeal and activity worthy of the object were displayed, and a liberal subscription immediately entered into. The object of this society is, to distribute bibles, prayer books, and religious tracts among the lower classes of the community.
The Rev.Thomas Watkins, A.M. is appointed by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Gloucester, to be Chaplain of Winchester College, in the room of the Rev.N.Westcombe deceased.
On Friday se'nnight died, at his house at Titchfield, (on which day he had completed his 94th year) Rear-Admiral Samuel Thompson.
On Sunday last detachments from the 102d and 103d regiments of Foot marched from our barracks for Gosport.
On Tuesday last John O'Brien was committed to the County Gaol, for robbing Mr.Henry Bradley, of Bullington, of his pocket-book, and clothes. O'Brian dressed himself in Mr.Bradley's clothes and left those he wore on the road, viz. a white regimental jacket, with buttons marked 87, grey trousers, grey gaiters, and a black foraging cap.
Southampton, August 21.
Tuesday last was married, at St.George's, Hanover-square, Thomas Mant, Esq. of this town, to Elizabeth only daughter of the late Capt.Grosvenor Winckworth, R.N. of Lilliput, in the county of Kent.
Tuesday last died, at an advanced age, Mrs.Parsons, widow of the late Mr.Parsons, ship builder, of Bursledon.
Salisbury.
Monday, August 23, 1813.
On Wednesday last His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge arrived in this City, on his intended visit to the Rev.Mr.Chancellor Douglas. A Council had been summoned to meet that day, in the Council Chamber, for the purpose of electing his Royal Highness a free Citizen of the City. A motion to this effect was made by Mr.A[l]derman Hussey, which was seconded by Mr.Alderman Hinxman, and carried unanimously, together with some appropriate resolutions on the occasion. Mr.Hodding, the Town Clerk, was then directed to wait on his Royal Highness, who was graciously pleased to signify his acquiescence in the wishes of the Corporation, and to appoint Friday the 20th for receiving their congratulatory address and the freedom of the city. On that day the Worshipful the Mayor, attended by the Aldermen and Common Council-men, went in procession from the Council Chamber to the Rev.Mr.Chancellor Douglas's, where being ushered into the presence of his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, who was waiting to receive them, the Mayor addressed him in the following terms :
"Directed to present to your Royal Highness the unanimous votes of the Corporation of Salisbury, I humbly request that your Royal Highness will be graciously pleased to permit your name to be enrolled on the list of its free Citizens.
The sentiments of the Body Corporate towards your Royal Highness and your august Family are expressed in these Resolutions; and I can feel no hesitation in assuring your Royal Highness, that they are equally those of the Inhabitants of this City and neighbourhood.
Nor can I, in this moment of general exultation, omit to convey to your Royal Highness their hearty congratulations on the recent and splendid success's of his Majesty's arms in the glorious cause of the deliverance of Spain."
The Mayor then presented his Royal Highness with the Copy of Freedom, emblazoned on vellum, and decorated with the arms of the City, together with the copy of the following resolutions of Council :
"City of New Sarum.- At a Common Council there held on Wednesday the 18th day of August, 1813,
It was resolved unanimously, - That the congratulations of the Mayor, and Commonalty of this City be humbly presented to his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, upon his arrival in this City.
The Council, reflecting the great blessings enjoyed during a long series of years, under the Government of the House of Brunswick, have been at all times anxious to express their loyal attachment to his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge.
They humbly request, that his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge will permit them to enrol his Illustrious Name as a Free Citizen of this Ancient City.
Resolved unanimously, - That his Royal Highness Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Tipperary, and Baron of Culloden, be elected a Free Citizen of this City."
His Royal Highness was evidently much gratified with the marks of loyal attachment which had been shewn him by the Corporation, to whom he was pleased to deliver the following most gracious reply :
"Mr.Mayor, and Gentlemen of the Council,
I cheerfully accede to your wishes, by accepting the Freedom of this ancient and respectable City. Most cordially do I participate in the exultation so universally felt, at the brilliant successes of his Majesty's arms in the Peninsula - successes, which will render the present time an aera in the annals of this country, eclipsing, in splendour of military achievement, the proudest periods of it's history.
The distinguished mark of personal respect which you have shewn to me on the present occasion must be highly gratifying to my own feelings; but I experience, if it is possible, a greater satisfaction in receiving from you such warm assurances of attachment to my Family; because I am convinced, that the British Crown must always derive its chief security, and brightest lustre, from possessing the affections of a generous, brave, and united people."
When all the usual ceremonies were concluded, the Rev.Chancellor led the way to his dining-room, where a cold collation, with which none could vie in taste and elegance, was prepared, and partaken of by the Corporation. They then returned in procession to the Council Chamber, with their minds strongly impressed with the gracious reception they had met from his Royal Highness, and the marked liberality and attention of his host.
Our triennial Musical Festival commenced on Wednesday evening last, when a grand miscellaneous concert was performed at the Rooms. On Thursday morning , at the Cathedral, there was a selection of sacred music, chiefly from the works of Handel, Jomelli, and Haydn. The audience amounted to upwards of 1200 persons. In the evening, the rooms were filled at an early hour, when a vocal concert was performed.-- On Friday morning the Messiah was performed at the Cathedral. The company assembled to hear this divine oratorio, amounted to upwards of 1300 persons; and in the evening, at the rooms, there was a greater assemblage of beauty and fashion than we have ever before witnessed. We cannot here omit to pay our tribute of just praise to the merits of the different performers. Madame Catalani's extraordinary vocal powers shone supereminently in the Cathedral. "The marvellous Works," and "With Verdure clad," from Haydn's Creation, were sung in a divine style, as were "Holy, Holy," "Gratias agimus," and "Sing ye to the Lord." The last solo appeared to quite electrify the audience. Mrs.Salmon (whom we may fairly consider as the best female singer after Catalani) gave the greatest satisfaction, by whom the airs, "From mighty Kings," and "In sweetest Harmony," were sung with much taste and expression.
Braham gave great effect to the airs, "O come let us," and "Deeper and deeper;" and he opened the Messiah in a style most chaste and excellent. He also sung, in the most pathetic manner, the airs, "He was despised," and "Behold ! and see." The duet, "O Death, where is thy Sting," was beautifully sung by Harrington and Braham. Bellamy acquitted himself in the bass songs with great credit, particularly in "Brave Jonathan," and the Trumpet Song from the Messiah, which was admirably accompanied by Hyde. Cramer led the band, which was the most complete we have ever heard, in a style of superior excellence; and never did the chourusses produce such an astonishing and sublime effect, particularly the Hallelujah Chorus, and "Worthy is the Lamb," from the Messiah. - The pieces at the evening concerts which gave the greatest satisfaction, were Madame Catalani's "Deh frenata," and "Della Tromba." The extraordinary powers she displayed in the former are almost beyond belief; and in the grand national air of "Rule, Britannia," which was encored, with the most enthusiastic plaudits were bestowed upon her. Mrs Salmon was generally admired in her aria, "Palpitar," by Cimerosa, and "Hush, ye pretty," from Acis and Galatea; and Braham was encored in his "Robin Adair" and the "Death of Nelson," Mahon's and Holme's Concertante on the Clarionet and Bassoon, and Lindley's Concertos on the Violoncello, were most excellent, and obtained the general applause of an attentive and delighted audience.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge was present during the whole of these performances; and more than 4000 tickets were sold. Among the company were, the Earl and Countess of Pembroke, Count Woronzow, Lord Louvain, Lord Weymouth, the Bishop of Salisbury, the Dean and Lady Elizabeth Talbot, the Hon.Mr.and Lady Mary Arundell, the Hon.Mrs.Robinson, Sir William Heathcote, Sir John and Lady Pollen, Sir Thos.and Lady Tancred, Sir Charles Rich, Lady Rumbold, Mr.Chancellor Douglas, Mr.Long, Mr.Paul Methuen, and almost all the ranks and fashion of this and the adjoining counties.
The Bishop of Salisbury has presented his nephew, the Rev.John Fisher, vicar of Idmiston, in this county, to the vicarage of Osmington, in the county of Dorset.
The Rev.John Palmer, Vicar of Fordington, near Dorchester, Dorset, is appointed a Surrogate for granting marriage licences, to the parishes within the peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean of Sarum.
On Friday se'nnight, John Ward, Esq. was elected Mayor of Marlbro' for the ensuing year.
The following is an extract from a very interesting letter, from an Officer on board one of his Majesty's ships in the Baltic, to his friends in this neighbourhood :-
On the 21st inst. the great Moreau, from America, passed us, bound for Gottenburgh : he has been drawn from his retreat, at the express invitation of the Emperor Alexander, to whom he proceeds without loss of time : he is either to command the allied armies, or (which I think more probable) to put himself at the head of the French prisoners in Russia, who are devoted to his interest, and who are ready to take the field against Buonaparte, whom they execrate as the author of all their miseries, and the death of those of their countrymen that perished last winter. He was habited in disguise. The ship bore a passport from Admiral Cockburn, and was said to bring a valuable cargo. He reprobated the armistice - spoke highly of his old friend, Bernadotte, but never mentioned Buonaparte's name without accompanying it with some harsh epithet. He was overjoyed to learn from us that his wife and son had escaped from the grasp of Buonaparte, and was safe in England. He was astonished at Buonaparte's bringing such an army into the field so early in the campaign. About a week ago there passed an Austrian messenger for England, to offer the Prince of Orange the restitution of his states, he assured us that the sole object of the armistice, on the part of the allies, was to give Austria time to get up her army, which was now 300,000 strong, in two grand divisions, one hovering on Italy, and the other destined to assist in the war in Germany. He added that if Buonaparte did not make peace on the terms proposed, Austria would immediately on the expiration of the armistice declare against him. He likewise told us that Bernadotte had now between 70 and 80,000 men under his command.
Lately died, as West Kington, in this county, in his 84th year, Mr.Stephen King; a person much respected in his neighbourhood.
On the 12th inst.died, at the house of R.O.Sloper, Esq., West Woodhay, Berks, Mrs.Judith Field, wife of James Field, Esq. formerly a Major in his Majesty's service.
On Monday last died Mrs.Burt, wife of Mr.S.Burt, of Witchampton, in the county of Dorset.
An awful visitation, in the case of a sudden death, occurred on Tuesday last, in the church of Bodmin, in Cornwall. On the arrival of the Judges, Sir.V.Gibbs and Sir James Graham, to hear divine service, the clergyman, the Rev.Dr.Pomeroy, was not in his place. The Captain of the Javelin-men was therefore dispatched for him, and he arrived after the Judges had been about twelve minutes waiting for him. The Chaplain of the Sheriff helped him on with his gown, he went into the desk, and opened the book - but he had scarcely turned over one or two leaves, when he fell down and suddenly expired. - He was about 64 years of age.
Erratum.- In the advertisement of Premiums awarded by the Dorset Agricultural Society, inserted in our second page last week, - In the last paragraph, for H.F.Yeatman, Esq. read the Rev.H.F.Yeatman, of Stock-House, produced two Alderney Heifers, &c.
WELLINGTON and VICTORY.
Devizes, Aug.18, 1813.
It is proposed to celebrate the late Glorious VICTORIES obtained by the Marquess Wellington, in Spain, by a BALL, (with the permission of the Mayor and Corporation) at the Town Hall in Devizes, on Monday the 23d day of August instant.
Terms of admission - To Subscribers, one guinea, (to include two Ladies Tickets.) Non Subscribers.- Gentlemen, twelve shillings; Ladies, six shillings.
Subscriptions received by Mr.Phillips, King's Arms Inn, Devizes, to whom Gentlemen are requested to send their names as soon as possible.
New-Street, Salisbury, Aug.20, 1813.
J.Hibberd, Chimney-Sweeper, begs the Nobility, Gentry, and his friends in general, to accept his sincere thanks for the preference shewn to him for so many years past, and entreats them to beware of a person, whom they might have observed in his service, and who has lately left his service, soliciting business, with the false tale that Hibberd has retired. J.H. begs to say that he has not the least intention of laying aside his Brush, on the contrary, he most respectfully solicits a continuance of their favours. - His friends will be pleased to excuse the remark, (it is intended to prevent mistakes or imposition) that each of his boys wears a black leather cap, with a brass plate, on which his name is engraven.
Salisbury.
Absconded, and left his wife and family chargeable to the parish of St.Martin, in this city, William Trimby. He is about five feet six inches high, rather stout made, light hair, and fair complexion.- Whoever will give information to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the said parish, so that he may be apprehended, shall receive a reward of Two Guineas, on application to the Overseers.
Parish of Fisherton Anger, near Salisbury.
Absconded, and left his Wife and five Children chargeable to the said parish, Samuel Newman, a Journeyman Blacksmith; about forty years of age, rather short, with grey eyes, and very mean in his dress. Whoever will give information to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the said parish, so that he may be apprehended, shall receive Two Guineas reward, by applying as above.
Parish of West Parly, - County of Dorset.
Absconded about five weeks since, and left his wife and family chargeable to the said parish, John Tombe, labourer, aged about 35 years, about six feet in height, dark complexion. Whoever will give information to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the said parish, so that he may be apprehended, shall receive a reward of Two Guineas, by applying as above.
August 12, 1813.
Run Away, and left the service of Keturah Folliott, of East Knoyle, Wilts, - John Mussel, alias Musselwhite, sen. 5ft 9in. high, 36 years old, brown complexion, and dark eyes; - John Mussel, alias Musselwhite, jun. 14 years old, short and stout made, light complexion, and blue eyes; - John Elliott, 5ft 8in. high, 26 years old, sandy complexion, long nose, and light eyes.
Any person employing the above after this Notice will be prosecuted; and any person who will give information of them to Wm.Folliott, will be handsomely rewarded.
Lost from Weymouth, - A Pointer Bitch, black and white, spotted all over, with black ears and nose, and her tail long; behind her ears may be seen the marks of a seton, she is aged, and answers to the name of Darling. Two Guineas will be paid to any person who will give intimation where she may be found to No.9, or to Mr.Saxton, jun. St.Mary-street, Weymouth. And whoever detains her after this notice will be prosecuted, and the same reward given for a discovery of the offender.