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Monday, August 27th, 1827




All Persons having any Claims or Demands on William Davis, late of Sturminster Newton Castle, in the county of Dorset, yeoman, or Ann, his Wife, both deceased, are requested to forward the particulars thereof to my Office in Shaftesbury, on or before the 30th day of August instant; and all persons indebted to the said Wm.Davis, or Ann, his wife, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts at my office on or before that day, as in default thereof legal proceedings will be resorted to, to recover the same without further notice.

Geo.Chitty.
Solicitor to the Administratrix, with the Will annexed of the said Wm.Davis.




The Creditors of Robt. Brooke Adams, late of Farnham, in the county of Dorset. Yeoman, deceased, are requested to meet the Administrators of the deceased at my Office, in Shaftesbury, on Saturday the 1st day of September next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to take into consideration the state of his Affairs. - Dated 11th August, 1827.

Geo.Chitty, Solicitor, Shaftesbury.




Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

All Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate and Effects of William Smith, late of Beach's Barn Farm, in the county of Wilts, Yeoman, deceased, are requested to deliver the particulars thereof immediately to Mr.Ings, solicitor, Devizes, in order that the same may be discharged. And all persons indebted to the Estate of the said Wm.Smith, are requested forthwith to pay their respective debts to the said Mr.Ings, otherwise they will be sued by the Executors, for the same without further notice. - Devizes, Aug.24, 1827.




All Persons having any Claims or Demands on Mr.John Balston, late of Winterborne St.Martin, in the county of Dorset, are requested to forward the particulars thereof to my office, in Dorchester, in the county of Dorset, before the eighth day of September next. And all persons indebted to the said John Balston, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts at my office, on or before that day; in default thereof, legal proceedings will be resorted to, to recover the same.

Nat.Stickland.

Dorchester, Aug.22, 1827.




Poole, August 24.

On Friday evening an entertainment was given by the Sheriff, W.Furnell, Esq. to the Jury, after the fatigues of the day, in examining the weights, measures, &c. of this town, at the Antelope Inn; which was served up by Mrs.Vie in her usual tasteful manner; and the party retired at an early hour, highly gratified with the evening's entertainment.




Weymouth, August 25.

The 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards were inspected on Lodmoor Flat, by Major-General Sir Hussey Vivian, K.C.B., on Monday last, when the Major-General expressed his unqualified approbation of this fine corps. The manoeuvres were performed with extreme celerity and readiness. A very large assemblage of the fashionables of Weymouth were present, and much gratified by this splendid military display. In the evening a most sumptuous entertainment was given at the Mess Room to the Inspecting General and many of the nobility and gentry present here. About 36 sat down to dinner at 8 o'clock, when every luxury of the season was amply provided : the admirable band were also in attendance, and the polite attention of the officers to their guests protracted the festive scene to a late hour.

Married of the 21st inst. at Melcombe Regis Church, the Rev.Mr.Boot, minister of the Wesleyan Society, to Maria, second daughter of Mr.M.Clark, of this town.




Winchester.

Saturday, August 25.

The District Committee for the Deanery of Fordingbridge, held their thirteenth annual meeting at the Crown Inn, Ringwood, on Wednesday last, at which the Rev.T.C.May, of Breamore presided :- The circulation of books amongst the poorer classes for the year past was stated to be as follows :- bibles 103; testaments 158; common prayer 485; tracts of the society 950. The Rev.S.B.Vince, vicar of Ringwood, was re-elected Secretary; and William Jones, Esq. of the same place Treasurer, vice Charles St.Barbe, Esq. of Lymington, who resigned. A committee was appointed to make a selection of tracts to be kept in deposit at Ringwood.




Romsey, Aug.25 - The musical festival announced to take place here in the early part of next month is now the principal topic of conversation.

As far as the convenience of a large auditory is concerned, it would be impossible to fix on a place more appropriate for sacred music than our noble Abbey Church, an edifice in its antiquity and architectural attraction as well as size equal to many Cathedrals, and which has recently been internally repaired and beautified at a vast expence.- Of the performers, it will be only necessary to say, that they are all established and well known favourites either in London or the larger provincial towns. Miss Graddon may be considered the most favourite warbler of the present day; and it may be recollected that she took the principal part in the celebrated opera of Der Frieschutz at Drury-lane Theatre one whole season. Mrs.Collyer and Miss George are also most delightful singers, and have sung with great eclat both at the principal theatres and concerts in London for the last season. The choruses will be ably supported by the musical and professional talent of Salisbury, Winchester, and Wells Cathedrals. The concerts in the evening will afford an agreeable variety to the sublime and solemn compositions of Handel and Haydn. We therefore trust this musical treat thus spiritedly and expensively got up will be liberally patronised; and that it may prove that a series of musical festivals can be established in our improving town.




Mr.Bird's lectures have been given, with his beautiful orrery, in the theatre at Andover this week, and have been well attended.

This day was married, Mr.John Mills, of Andover, to Miss Lydia Wager, of the same place.
On Tuesday last was married at Owslebury, in this county, the Rev.Peter Hall, B.A. of Brasenose College, Oxford, to Mary Henrietta, fourth daughter of the late Edward Wools, of this city.
On Monday last died at Droxford, in the 24th year of her age, Elizabeth Anne Benet, wife of Lieut.John Neale Nott, R.N., and daughter of Thos.Calley, Esq, of Burderop Park, Wilts.




At a petty sessions held at Stockbridge on Thursday last, before Sir Wm.Heathcote, Bart. and George Lovell, Esq. John Holloway was convicted of stealing fruit from the garden of Mr.W.H.Dee, of Stockbridge, and committed to bridewell for 6 weeks. Thomas Prangnell was also committed to Bridewell for 1 month, for stealing pears from the orchard of Henry Hattatt, Esq. of Broughton; and John Prangnell was committed to bridewell for 3 months, for deserting the service of Mr.R.Tanner, of Buckholt, before the expiration of the period for which he was hired as a servant in husbandry.




The following inquests have been taken by Mr.Todd during the present week :
At Fawley, on the body of Thomas Bundy, an infant found dead in bed by the side of his mother in the morning. Verdict, "Died by the visitation of God."
At Minsteed, on the body of John Sims, who laid down on the turnpike road in a state of intoxication, and was run over by a stage coach. Verdict, "Accidental death."
At Lymington, on the body of Joseph Day, who died in an apoplectic fit whilst in a state of intoxication. Verdict, "Died by the visitation of God."
At South Stoneham, on the body of William Cantel, who was seized with an apoplectic fit whilst at work in a field on Wednesday last, and instantly expired. Verdict, "Died by the visitation of God."

An inquest was taken by Mr.Earle, City Coroner, on Monday, on the body of Henry Webb, who was found dead in the cellar of a house lately pulled down in Parchment-street : from the position of the body, it was evident that the deceased had fallen from the street into the cellar, which had been left during the night without a fence for the protection of passengers. The jury found a verdict of "Accidental death," and their presentment of the place as a dangerous nuisance will on Monday next be laid before the Pavement Commissioners, who have power to impose a heavy fine on the occupier of the premises.

An inquest was taken by Mr.Shebbeare on the 21st inst. at Overton, on the body of James Criswick, a lad about twelve years old. The deceased was driving a horse and cart through a field in his way home, and having improperly got into the cart, the horse drew it against a post by which it was overturned and the front rail falling on the head of the deceased, fractured his skull, and killed him on the spot. - Verdict, "Accidental Death."




Committed to the County Gaol :- John Dickman, charged with damaging a quantity of silk in the loom, the property of Francis Giles and John Giles, of Andover; Mary Wiggins, of the parish of Steep, for bigamy; James Barlin and Robert Moody of this city, for riot and assault.




Christchurch, Aug. 23.

On Thursday the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, in barracks at this place, under the command of Major Hutton, were reviewed by General Sir Hussey Vivian. At the conclusion of the review, the General was pleased to express his admiration of the celerity and precision with which the different manoeuvres were executed; of the excellent appearance of the men and horses; and their high state of discipline; emphatically declaring that the regiment, collectively, was composed of the finest body of men he had ever witnessed, excepting only the Life Guards. On retiring from the field, the General and a large party of fashionables accepted the invitation of Major and Mrs.Hutton, to partake of a dejenne a la fourchette, at the barracks.




Southampton.
Saturday, August 25.

H.R.Mitford, Esq. and B.Bradby, Esq. Captain R.N. have been elected burgesses of this town.

On Wednesday last, as Mr.G.Dean, of this town, with his wife and two children, were returning to Southampton in Mr.Dean's gig, the horse became restive and threw both Mr.and Mrs.Dean out of the gig, whereby he was seriously injured, and Mrs.Dean received some severe bruises. The two children, by holding fast the gig, fortunately retained their seats until the animal was stopped opposite the Coach and Horses Inn, a distance of nearly a mile from the spot (Four Posts) where the accident happened.




Alexander McNeale was on Thursday committed to bridewell by our magistrates, in default of bail, to answer at the ensuing sessions, for assaulting George Fox and Joseph Oakley (two of the watchmen) in the execution of their duty; and Thomas Churchill, Wm.Higgs, Robert Payne, James Davage, and John Taylor, were committed, and Stephen Buckle held to bail, for rescuing the said McNeale after he was in the custody of the officers, and whilst he was in the act of being conveyed before the Mayor for the purpose of giving bail. The offence out of which these committals arose, originated in a quarrel between the parties at the King's Head public-house on Monday night last, when the landlord having ejected them from his house, a disturbance took place in the street, in which the watchmen interfering to preserve the peace, the whole of the parties assaulted the watchmen.

On Monday Mary Blackman was committed to the felons gaol on suspicion of having stolen four silver salts, and four silver salt spoons, the property of some person unknown. She has since been discharged for want of evidence.- Elizabeth Blake has been committed to the house of correction for three months, for being a lewd woman.




The Isle of Wight Musical Festival will be celebrated on Thursday next at St.Thomas's Church, Newport, under the patronage of Lady W.Holmes, for the benefit of the National and Lancasterian Schools. It will consist of a grand selection of sacred music from the works of Handel, Haydn, Graun, King, &c. Mr.William Frederick of Romsey will lead the band; the principle vocal performers are : Misses Thearle and Ballard, Messrs. Gubbins, Nichols, and Thearle.

Thursday was married at Arreton, Isle of Wight, by the Rev.Dr.Chandler. Major George Green Nicholls, only son of General Nicholls, and grandson of the late Sir William Green, Bart. to Henrietta, only daughter of the Rev.Henry Atkins, of Arreton, and of Shinfield House, Hants.




Salisbury
Monday, August 27.

Commissions in the Wiltshire Yeomanry Cavalry, signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the county of Wilts.- (Gazette, Aug. 24.)
Francis Dugdale Astley, Esq. to be Captain, vice Warriner retired. - Dated 7th August 1827.
John Christian Boode, Gent. to be Cornet, vice Greathed retired. - Dated 7th August 1827.




John Swayne, Esq. of Wilton, has lately paid to the Treasurer of the Salisbury Infirmary the full sum of �50 being the amount of a legacy bequeathed to that Institution by his uncle, the late James Swayne, Esq. It ought to be noticed that the duty has been liberally paid by John Swayne, Esq. who is acting executor and residuary legatee.




On Sunday the 19th inst. a most excellent sermon was preached by the Venerable Dr.England, Archdeacon of Dorset, in Blandford Church, in behalf of the National Schools on the principles of the Established Church, in that town. His text was the 4th chapter of Hosea, 6th verse - "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." After which a collection was made at the door by the Churchwardens, which amounted to upwards of �24.

The anniversary meeting of the Bible Society for the district of Frome on Thursday se'nnight was numerously and respectably attended. The Secretary read a gratifying Report, and the Rev.Mr.Dampier spoke of the good effects of the Society in his own parish, where he had, through its benign assistance, distributed 400 copies of the Scriptures during the past year. Several other gentlemen addressed the meeting, and a very liberal contribution was made by the company.

Mr.George Giller, of Melksham, is appointed a Commissioner for taking Special Bail for the Courts of King's Bench, Common Pleas, and Exchequer for the counties of Wilts, Gloucester, Berks, Somerset, and Hants; the cities of Gloucester and Bristol, the town of Southampton, and the counties of the same cities and town.

At the last audit day of J.W.Childers, Esq. of Cantley, near Devizes, the tenants received a return of 13 per cent on their half-year's rents.




Married on the 24th inst. at Tisbury, in this county. Lord Charles Spencer Churchill, second son of the Duke of Marlborough, to Etheldred Catherine, second daughter of John Benett, Esq. M.P. for Wiltshire.
On the 16th inst was married at Stanton St.Bernard, Capt.Baynes, 39th Regiment, to Miss Grubbe, daughter of the late T.Hunt Grubbe, Esq. of Eastwell House, Wilts.
Tuesday was married at Kensington, by the Rev.George Chisholm, D.D. Rector of Ashmore, Dorset. William Cotterell Bingley, Esq. of New-Inn, to Miss Mary Kimber, niece of the late William Warwick, of Brompton, Middlesex.
A few days since was married at Coombe Bissett Church, by the Rev.Mr.Williams, Mr.Stephens, farmer and maltster, of Broad Chalke, to Miss Martha Cooper, of Coombe Bissett.
Tuesday last was married, at Wily Church. Mr.Robert Gooden, of Collingborne-Kingston, to Miss Catherine Andrews, daughter of Mr.Andrews of Deptford.
On Tuesday the 21st inst was married at Clifton, the Rev.Jas.Austin Roberts, Minister of the Independent Chapel at Warminster, to Eliza, daughter of Wm.Gilby, Esq. M.D. of the Royal York Crescent, Clifton.

Died on the 19th inst in Arlington-street, London, Thomas Christopher Glyn, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, third son of Sir Richard Carr Glyn, Bart.
On the 18th inst. died at York House, Bath, aged 61, James Buller, Esq. of Downes, near Exeter. He was first elected Member of Parliament for Exeter in the year 1790, and served in four Parliaments, making together a period of three and twenty years; his conduct upon all occasions was marked by the strictest integrity.
On the 15th instant died at Hindon, Thomas Lawford, Esq. aged 73.
Died at Wimborne Minster, on Saturday the 11th instant, Miss Jane Fryer, aged 70 years.
On the 18th inst. died, in his 67th year, Mr.James Munday, of Bishopstrow Farm, near Warminster, leaving a widow and nine children to lament his loss; he was a man of strict integrity.
On the 19th inst. died, after a long illness, Mrs.Jukes, relict of Mr.James Jukes, of Trowbridge.
On the 19th inst. died at Tytherton, aged 80, C.Pinniger, Esq.
Lately died at Plough Cottage, sincerely lamented, James Blake, Esq. aged 75.
On the 17th inst. died Mr.James Scammell, of Imber, aged 76.
On the 17th inst. died Mr.William Cross, watchmaker, of Trowbridge; a man of very celebrated mechanical genius. - A curious time-piece was some years since invented and manufactured by him, which shews, at one view, the rising and setting of the Sun, its place in the Ecliptic, the phases of the Moon, with its rising and setting, and situation on the globe at any hour : these and several other useful and interesting elucidations are given in an eight-day piece, moved by a weight which falls but about 14 inches; and its accuracy as a timekeeper is equal to the best manufactured regulator.




About mid-day on Tuesday last, while the family were at work in the fields, a fellow broke into the house of James King (a carter in the employ of Mr.Giddings) at Roundway Devizes, and stole every article of the wearing apparel of his two sons. He was seen leaving the house by a woman, and was pursued and apprehended in an adjoining coppice. When before Mr.Estcourt, he peremptorily refused to give his name; but Mr.Gregory, the keeper of the Old Bridewell, discovered him to be Joseph Plank, a deserter, and for whose apprehension a reward had been offered in the "Hue and Cry." Warrants had also been issued for his apprehension for a recent burglary at Beechingstoke, in company with a person named Gifford Ross, who is now at large. Five wires for catching hares were also found on the person of Plank.

Sheep-Stealing.- A most daring robbery of this description was committed on the 12th or 13th instant at Winterslow, near this city, - no less than twenty one South-down sheep being stolen from the field of Mr.John Tanner, in that parish, and notwithstanding enquiries have been made in every direction, and a reward of 12 guineas offered for a discovery of the offenders, no trace of them has yet been discovered.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol : John Walbourn, charged with having in the night of the 15th inst.at Bitton, in Gloucestershire, stolen a mare, the property of William Matthews; he being found with the same near Salisbury, in the county of Wilts.- George Fry, of Newbury, charged with stealing various articles of wearing apparel from the house of William Vincent, at Westbury.

The following prisoners (twelve in number) were removed from Fisherton Gaol and put on board the Captivity hulk at Devonport, on Saturday last, viz. Wm.Tucker, James Hatter, Thos.Clark, Robert Offer, John Moger, Daniel Webb, James Figgins, jun., James Brunsdon, and Charles Kellow, convicted of felonies at our last assizes; Wm.Sheppard and Samuel Davis, convicted at last Salisbury sessions of picking pockets; and Wm.Rose, convicted of a felony at last Warminster sessions.
The above Wm.Tucker, James Hatter, and Thomas Clark, are to be transported for life; Robert Offer, for 21 years (being 3 periods of 7 years each for three separate felonies); and all the rest for 7 years each.




To Builders, Carpenters, &c.

Proposals will be received by the Directors and Trustees of the Highways of New Sarum, for Erecting a Toll House, on the London Road, agreeably to the Plan and Specification thereof, to be seen on application at the Office of J.and M.Hodding, solicitors, Salisbury, on or before the 30th day of August instant.
By order of the Directors and Trustees,
John M.Hodding, Clerk.
Salisbury, 23d Aug, 1827.




London and New London House,
Silver-Street, Salisbury.

James Bowles respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that the Partnership subsisting between himself and Mr.Charles Nichols, as Linen and Woollen Drapers, Silk Merchants, Haberdashers, Hosiers, and Hatters, under the firm of "Nichols and Bowles," has this day been Dissolved by mutual consent.

The whole of the present Stock of Linen and Woollen Drapery, Silk Mercery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, Hats, and Ready-Made Clothes, is now Selling Off by J.Bowles (who will alone in future continue the Business) at unusually low prices, it being his intention of clearing the whole of the present Stock, and of placing in an entire new Stock of the choicest and best descriptions. - J.Bowles respectfully solicits the continuance of that support so liberally conferred on himself and late Partner.- All debts owing to the late partnership are to be received by James Bowles, who will discharge all debts owing from the Partnership.

Salisbury, 15th August, 1827.




Watch Lost.

Lost, on Monday Afternoon, the 13th instant, at Baily's Lane, near Sturminster Marshall, - A Silver Watch, with Gold Chain and Seal, and common Key : Maker's name Jas.Payne, Foster Lane, London, No.263.

Whoever has found it, and will deliver the same to Mr.William Davies, at White Mill, near Sturminster Marshall; or to Mr.Henry Watts, silver smith, Poole, shall receive Two Pounds reward.

Any person to whom the above watch may be offered for sale or to be pledged after this public notice, will please to stop the same, and give information thereof to either of the parties above named.

Dated 14th August, 1827.