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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, February 14th, 1825
Andover
White Hart Inn.
Elizabeth Miles, Widow of the late Wm.Miles, begs to return her most grateful acknowledgements to her and her late Husband's Friends and the Public, for the kind patronage experienced by them during their occupation of the above inn, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same, assuring them she will do every thing in her power to render the House perfectly comfortable.
Newspapers.
H.Wheatley begs to acquaint his Friends and the Public, that he still continues to forward London Newspapers to any part of the Kingdom. Cards having been distributed at Andover, calculated to make an impression, that H.W. had declined the News Business in favor of H.and W. Smith, he now takes the opportunity of positively contradicting such statement. London, Feb 4, 1825.
Law.
Wanted, in an Office of respectability and general practice, - An Articled Clerk, who will be treated in every respect as one of the family. Apply (if by letter, post-paid) to Mr.Todd, solicitor, Winchester.
Pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause, Long against Hughes, the Creditors of Sarah Evans, late of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, in the county of Dorset, widow, deceased, (who died on or about the 12th day of November 1822) are forthwith to come in and prove their Debts before James Stephen, Esquire, one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Chambers in Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London; or in default thereof they will be excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
February 4, 1825.
The Estate of Mr.John Elderton, deceased.
All Persons having any Claim or Demand on the Estate of John Elderton, late of the City of Salisbury, Auctioneer, deceased, whether on bond, bill, note, or otherwise, are requested by the Executors to send the particulars thereof to Mr.Cooper, solicitor, Salisbury, without delay.
Salisbury, Feb.5, 1825.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
All Persons who have any Claim or Demand on the Estate and Effects of the late Mrs.S.Rose, of Winchester, deceased, are requested to transmit the particular's thereof to Mr.Jos.Rogers, jun. of Alvediston, near Shaston, Dorset, or to Mr.H.Hammond, of Wareham, Dorset, the executors; and all persons who stand indebted to the deceased are requested to pay the same immediately to either of the above.
All Persons having any Demand on the Estate and Effects of the late Mr.Thomas Scard, of Totton, are requested forthwith to deliver the same to his Executor Mr.John Scard, of Totton : and all Persons indebted to the Estate are desired to discharge the same without delay.
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against Stephen Butt, late of Motcombe, in the county of Dorset, Cheese Dealer and Chapman, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major part of them, on the 21st day of February instant, at four o'clock in the afternoon; on the 22nd day of February instant, at eleven o'clock in the morning ; and on the 29th day of March next, at eleven o'clock in the morning, at the Grosvenor Arms Inn, in Shaftesbury, in the county of Dorset, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects, when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to chose assignees, and at the last sitting the said bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the creditors are to assent or dissent from the allowance of his Certificate.
All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but to give notice to Mr.William Lindsell, of Holborn Court, Gray's Inn, London; or Messrs.Bowles, Chitty, and Chitty, of Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Chas.Hannen
Fras.Seymour
C.E.Buckland
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against Joseph Levy, of the town and county of the town of Southampton, Grocer, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major part of them, on Wednesday the sixteenth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, at four o'clock in the afternoon; on Thursday the seventeenth day of the same February , at eleven o'clock in the morning ; and on Saturday the nineteenth day of March following, at eleven o'clock in the morning, at the Red Lion Inn, in the city of New Sarum, in the county of Wilts, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects, when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to chose assignees, and at the last sitting the said bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the creditors are to assent or dissent from the allowance of his certificate.
All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but to give notice to Mr.Luxmore, of Red Lion-square, Holborn, London, solicitor; or to Mr.Coombs, solicitor, Close, Salisbury.
John Swayne
Henry F.Wilmot
Henry Cooper.
Winchester,
Saturday, Feb.12.
H.P. Delme, Esq. High Sheriff of this county, has appointed Mr.Paddon (of Fareham), his Under Sheriff, for the present year.
The Trustees and Directors of the Hants Friendly Society, held their primary meeting at the Grand Jury Chamber in Winchester, on Monday last, (pursuant to advertisement,) John Fleming, Esq. the President, in the Chair, to whose strenuous and indefatigable exertions this excellent institution owes its establishment.
The Secretary laid before the Board several applications for admission of members, and also proposals from the Union Hand in Hand Club, which consists of one hundred and eight individuals, who hold their meetings at the Black Dog Inn, Gosport, to assure the whole of the members with the society. - The president informed the directors, that having received notice of this application, he had sent a statement of their respective ages, payments, and assurances to Mr.Morgan, who had certified that they might be admitted with perfect security to the society. Indeed, considering their object was purely benevolent, he was satisfied the directors would at all times be most ready to make some sacrifice, and admit societies with the intention of supporting each other in times of affliction, but which unfortunately was seldom realized through erroneous calculation, and misapplication of their funds.
Many proposals having been made from mariners who trade coastways, a resolution was passed to admit them to the benefits of the united assurance, with only the restriction, not to receive payment in sickness unless resident within the county.
Many other resolutions were passed, and, from the numerous applications received, the directors anticipate a great increase of members prior to their next meeting.
On Friday last His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence was graciously pleased to admit Lieut.Burney, R.N. to an interview, for the purpose of presenting a copy of his father's Marine Dictionary. His Royal Highness was pleased to express the high sense he entertains of the valuable services rendered the country by Dr.Burney during the last thirty years, in which period many of his pupils have advanced to rank and eminence in the Naval and Military professions. His Royal Highness lately condescended to place the Academy at Gosport under his immediate patronage. - Courier, Feb.7.
Every exertion is making to promote a new route from London to Portsmouth by way of Farnham, which, by the survey of Mr.Brookes, will reduce the distance from London to Portsmouth several miles. It will also open a communication from Windsor, and the adjacent country, with Sussex and the Isle of Wight.
A project has been set foot at Portsmouth by Mr.Henry Slight, surgeon, and Mr.Julien Slight, secretary to the Philosophical Society, for the establishment of an institution where mechanics, artizans, and apprentices may be instructed in the philosophical principles of the arts they practice. The list of subscribers is already numerous.
The gentlemen amateurs have this week issued tickets of invitation to their friends for a second concert at St.John's House on Tuesday the 22d inst.
On Thursday evening last the Charitable Society of Aliens held their annual meeting at the White Hart Inn, in this city, for the purpose of electing those children who might be considered proper objects to be apprenticed by the institution. Five children were admitted to the benefit of the charity, who will all be immediately apprenticed from its funds. The Trustees present afterwards partook of an excellent supper, and passed the remainder of the evening in that social harmony which the consciousness of good actions tends so materially to promote. - The increasing popularity of this and the Natives Society, which is an exactly similar institution, do equal honour to the principles of the charity and to the hearts of its supporters.
Birth. - On Friday morning the 11th of February, the Lady Caroline Morant, of a son.
On the 24th ult. died at his house in Queen-street, Soho, London, Mr.Stephen Butt, aged 45, eldest son of Mr.Henry Butt, of Houghton.
Died on the 3d instant at Brighton, after a short illness, Sir George Shee, Bart. of Lockleys, in the county of Herts. He is succeeded in his title and estates by his eldest son, now Sir George Shee, Bart. of Mudeford House, a magistrate of this county.
A few days since died, at the residence of his sister, in Winchester, Mr.Thomas Tarver, late of East Cholderton Farm.
On Tuesday last died at Medstead, much respected, Mr.Richard Wake, farmer, aged 53.
On Wednesday the 9th inst. died at Hursley, near this city, Thomas Walton, Esq. barrister at law, of the Inner Temple, aged 74 years.
Yesterday died, Thomas, second son of the Rev.John Ford, Abbey, Romsey.
On Tuesday last died, at Romsey, Mr.Martin, aged 102 years.
On Wednesday the 2d inst. an inquest was taken by Mr.Todd at Nether Wallop, on view of the body of Martha Cable, who, though advanced in years, enjoyed good health till Monday evening, when she was seized with apoplexy and soon after expired. Verdict - "Died by the Visitation of God." - And on Tuesday last, at Mottisfont, near Romsey, on view of the body of Tabitha Sillens, late an aged inmate of the poor-house there, who, without previous illness, expired suddenly during the night. Verdict - "Died by the Visitation of God."
On Tuesday an inquest was taken by Mr.Shebbeare, at Mattingley, on the body of Charles Stacey, a child about 3 years of age, who was burnt to death the preceding Saturday, in consequence of his clothes taking fire during the temporary absence of his mother. Verdict, "Accidental Death."
On Saturday last, at Andover, as the widow Holt was sitting up, waiting for a coach, her clothes caught fire, and she was so dreadfully burned that she died the next day in her 49th year.
Singular Theft. - Mr.Dale, of Andover, in January last purchased a new ledger, which, after the entry of a few accounts, was left on that part of his counter allotted to hawkers; the ledger disappeared, and has not yet been found. Mr.Dale has offered five pounds reward for the discovery and conviction of the thief.
Southampton.
Saturday, Feb.12.
In consequence of a requisition, numerously and respectably signed, a public meeting was called at Southampton, on Thursday, Stephen Lintott, Esq. Mayor, in the chair. The Mayor said that he had with much pleasure called the meeting, and was now ready to preside.
At the request of the gentlemen who had signed the requisition, Mr.John Bullar introduced the resolutions. In doing this, he apologised for appearing to take the precedence of his superiors; but stated that the requisition had been brought to him by the two gentlemen to whom the town was indebted for the pains which they had taken on this occasion , with an assurance that, though many were ready and desirous to have the measure brought forward, none would lead. He felt himself, therefore, in the situation in which a man must make his bow, and do as his superiors wish. It was not, indeed, that he had any hesitation in entering on a measure of this kind, as he had severely felt the pressure of the house and window taxes, and had regretted, as the father of a large family, that it should have been necessary for him to sacrifice many hundred pounds, which would have contributed to their provision. It was not his intention to say any thing respecting the assessed taxes on what may be deemed comforts or luxuries; as the payment of these is, to a certain extent, optional : except that he considered them to be a means of injuring trade, and therefore desirable to be repealed, if they could be done without. The mode of levying taxes on houses and windows was vexatious, inasmuch as it greatly tended to violate the sanctuary of home, and to abridge that confidence which an Englishman loved to indulge, that his house was in every sense his castle. The impossibility of defining every case to which this kind of taxation was applicable, necessarily generated the system of surcharging, surveying, and appealing; which went far towards abating the kindly feeling between governors and subjects, which should by every means be cherished. Taxes of this kind were further vexatious, as they interfered with the health and comfort and architectural convenience and ornament of our abodes. They were vexatious, also, confessedly, on the testimony of documents produced before Parliament from the recesses of the Treasury : from which it appeared, that when, two years ago, surveyors had received orders to exercise all possible diligence in enforcing assessments to their highest extent, such was the unpleasant feeling produced in the country, that orders from the same quarter directed the suspension of such proceedings.
The history of the rise and progress of the house and window tax was not a little curious.
In 1766 there was a duty imposed on houses and windows; when houses paid three shillings each, and windows, seven in number, paid two-pence each, with a rising scale up to 25 and upwards, which paid two shillings each window. The assessment, however, had gradually increased, till, whereas in 1766 eight windows paid 4s., fourteen windows paid �1 1s., twenty windows paid �1 11s. 8d.; in 1808, eight windows paid �1 13s., fourteen windows paid �6 3s.6d., and twenty windows paid �11 4s. 6d.
Not only was the mode of collecting the house and window taxes vexatious, it was unequal also. It was so, first, as a means of payment. Take the case of a wealthy stingy bachelor. Such a man can screw himself into a mere box, and there set taxes at defiance. A man and wife of the same penurious character, can do nearly the same. While a man surrounded with what has been, he must say profanely, called the incumbrance of a large family, must necessarily lengthen this cords and strengthen his stakes, and break out into the expences of taxation, from which the persons previously mentioned were wholly exempt. This kind of taxation was unequal, secondly, as to the kind of occupation in which a man was placed. A schoolmaster must have a large, airy, well-ventilated house. In that house he can do no more business than a woolstapler could carry on by means of an almost untaxed warehouse of equal dimensions, or a merchant, in a mere counting-house. It was unequal, thirdly, as to quality. He had himself carried on an equal business in Bugle-street with twenty-four windows, as in Prospect Place, with what were at one time taxed as forty-five. In Prospect Place he had paid as much money for the light which gleamed through twelve panes of glass, as in Bugle-street, for that which blazed through sixty. It was unequal, further, with reference to fluctuations in property; the value of houses frequently differing, the taxes remaining the same. And there was yet another inequality, of which family men had reason to complain. It was this, that the allowance or drawback, which, during the war, had been made in their favour, was laid on again as soon as peace was made; thus actually operating as a direct tax on men with large families as such.
If the petitions of the people should be successful, it was a pleasing consideration, that a very large share of relief would be immediately felt, by a body of more than 225,000 householders; and a large measure of good feeling towards the Government would be spread over the country. He trusted that Ministers had it fully in their power to gratify the wishes of the people in the repeal at least of the house and window taxes; from the progressive improvement in the revenue, to which his Majesty's most gracious speech referred. So far as he had the means of information, it appeared that the charge of collecting the Assessed Taxes amounted annually to �371,748. As this appeared to be more than one eighth of the total amount of the present house and window tax, it was not unfair to presume that the flourishing conditions of the other branches of the revenue would soon realize the difference. It was to be recollected that the money saved from the assessed taxes, would not be wholly lost to the State; that in 19 cases out of 20 it would be spent on taxable articles; and that even if a portion of the sum should be saved and converted into capital, this would also become part of the general wealth of the country, to meet future emergencies.
Mr.Bullar then read a number of statements, proving that moderate taxation of articles of general consumption had been the means of actually increasing the revenue; and, expressing his confidence that the present administration were likely to pursue enlightened and liberal views on this subject, as they had already done in several instances, and had thus merited gratitude and secured attachments, he did not doubt that it would be very much in their power, by the modification of other taxes, to make-up for any deficiency occasioned by removing either the taxes on houses and windows, or assessed taxes at large, without in any degree increasing the general burden of taxation.
F.L.Beckford, Esq. seconded the resolution for a petition. He had always considered this kind of taxation as inquisitorial, vexatious, and impolitic, in the highest degree. He considered it as necessary to put Ministers in possession of the feeling of the country on the subject, by petitioning Parliament. He held in his hand a note from Mr.Chamberlayne, stating, (and he was sure the meeting would sincerely deplore the circumstance) that extreme ill-health incapacitated him from being present, but that nothing less than this would have detained him from giving the meeting his most cordial support. Mr.Beckford still entertained a hope that he might be so far recovered, when the petition should be presented, as to support it in his place in Parliament.
Mr.Stanton moved as an amendment, that the petition should be confined to a prayer for the repeal of the taxes on houses and windows, but should not be extended to the assessed taxes in general. He was seconded by Mr.Wyatt. On a show of hands, these appeared to be the only two persons of this opinion.
Sir W.C. De Crispigny, M.P. who had come from London on purpose to attend the meeting, expressed his determination, notwithstanding the infirm state of his health, to support a petition of this nature as long as he had strength enough remaining to stand among his constituents. He considered that there could not be a better time for proposing this measure than the present, before the Chancellor of the Exchequer opened his budget. He did not consider the present administration as blameable for the vexations and oppressive nature of the assessed taxes. He believed the present Chancellor of the Exchequer to be anxious to relieve the country; for, to whoever party he might be supposed to attach himself, he was always willing to speak the truth of every man, and give every man his due. Early in his own parliamentary course, Sir W. said, he had opposed the abominable system of assessors, collectors, and surveyors, which were attached to the machinery of assessed taxes; and he had succeeded in calling the attention of Ministers and of Parliament to the subject, and in procuring a committee to investigate it. Before that committee he had brought proofs of the extortions of assessors; one of whom had run away from the country, and gone abroad, to avoid being brought up to the bar of the House of Commons. Ministers had allowed that he had opened to their view a scene of peculation, and had been the means of effecting a large saving for the country. He approved of the resolutions now submitted to the meeting, which, while they proposed to pray for the repeal of all the assessed taxes, particularised those on houses and windows as most of all objectionable.
C.Marett, Esq. said, that whatever might be his private opinion on the subject of direct and indirect taxation, he had no hesitation in concurring in the petition now proposed; and, that if it should at this time be unsuccessful, in pressing the subject on parliament, session after session, until relief should be obtained.
The meeting, with the exception before stated, were warm and unanimous in the support of the petition against all the assessed taxes.
Thanks were voted to the Mayor for his readiness in calling the meeting, and his impartiality, were acknowledged by that gentleman, who then dissolved the meeting.
Our worthy member, Sir Wm De Crespigny, arrived here on Wednesday, and next day attended the meeting concerned at the Audit House to petition for the repeal of the assessed taxes.
The petition to Parliament from the inhabitants of this town, praying for a repeal of the assessed taxes, will remain open for signatures at the Audit House until Thursday next.
On Thursday last was married, at All Saints Church, the Rev.Luke Fowler, D.D. to Miss Wynn, daughter of Sir Watkin Wynn, Bart. of this town.
Thursday was married, at South Stoneham, by the Rev.Henry Richards, Mr.Charles Cozens, to Miss U.Franklin, both of South Stoneham.
Died this morning, in an advanced age, and after a long affliction of the gout, Mr.Nicholas Jardin, a man much respected through life.
Lieut.Elwin, of the East Cowes Coast Guard Station, has been presented with the Medal of the Royal National Institution, for the preservation of the Life of Seamen, and for his meritorious conduct on several occasions of wrecks, during his service upon the Sussex and Dorset Coasts.
On Monday last an unprecedented outrage took place at Hill, near this town. As the child of a person named Reason was lying in a cradle, some malicious wretch took an opportunity to go into the house, and threw a quantity of oil of vitriol over the infant and the clothes with which is was covered. It is supposed the intent was to destroy the child, but fortunately some person came in time to save it.
Caution to Persons leaving their Cellars open after Dark. - On Wednesday evening last, at half-past eight o'clock, Mr.C.Purkis, upholsterer, of this town, met with a serious accident; in passing by the premises of Mr.Primer, fruiterer, whose cellar door, which forms part of the pavement, was left open, Mr.Purkis fell, and struck his body with such violence against the door, that he was deprived of the power of breathing for a considerable time; and his life was of course endangered.
Owing to some unknown cause, the herrings which left our waters after having been here in great abundance, have returned, and are now retailed at market for 4d. per dozen.
Several persons have this week been sent from hence to Winchester Gaol, for smuggling.
Newport, Feb 11.
The general quarter sessions of the peace for this borough were held on Friday the 6th inst. before T.Sewell, Esq. Deputy Recorder, Sir Rd.Bassett, Knt., Benj.Jolliffe, Esq. and other members of the corporation. This being the first sessions since the death of our late most excellent Recorder and friend, Sir L.T.W. Holmes, Bart. Mr.Sewell, evidently much affected, in his charge to the grand jury, took occasion to notice that melancholy event, and the appointment of the Right.Hon.Lord Yarborough, as his successor, in a stile highly creditable to the head and heart of Mr.S and in perfect accordance with the feelings of a more crowded court than we ever remember to have witnessed.
The only cause tried which appeared to create an interest, was Chalk v. Archer and Smith, for an assault. Both the defendants were acquitted. Mr.R.G.Kirkpatrick attended for the prosecution, and Mr.Cossins for the defendants.
On Saturday last Thomas Cox was convicted by our county magistrates, in the penalty of �5 for using wires to destroy game, and in default of payment committed to bridewell for 3 months, and to be kept to hard labour.
On Monday morning last the house of Mr.Cossins, of this town, had a narrow escape from being destroyed by fire. The servant having placed some bed-linen on two chairs opposite the kitchen fire, for the purpose of airing it, went into the back kitchen about her usual avocations, from whence she returned in about ten minutes, and found the linen and chairs reduced nearly to ashes, and the floor and other parts of the room on fire. Of this she immediately informed Mr.C and his clerk, and with their assistance succeeded in extinguishing the conflagration. It is supposed that one of the chairs was thrown down by a cat, and fell towards the fire.
Tuesday se'nnight was married at Newchurch, in the Isle of Wight, Lieut.Young, R.N. to Maria, youngest daughter of the late Mr.Samuel Stephens, builder.
Died at Chale, in this island, Mr.Wm.Russell, aged 95 years; also at Wootton Bridge, Mary, the wife of Mr.Brading, stone mason.
Salisbury
Monday, Feb 14, 1825.
The last Concert for the season on Thursday evening was numerously and fashionably attended. We never heard Miss George in better voice. The taste and simplicity with which she gave Knapton's song of "Country Guy," the brilliancy of her execution of "Una voce poco fa," and the sweetness with which she sung "Should he upbraid," were duly appreciated, and in each song she was most rapturously encored. Her duett with Mr.Harrington, "When thy bosom heaves a sigh," was also much admired. Mr.Harrington displayed his wonted taste in Parry's song, "Smile again, my bonnie lassie." Mr.Tubb gave great effect to Bishop's song, "Tis when to sleep." Callcot's glee, "With sighs, sweet rose!" was delightfully sung by Messrs.Harrington, Biddlecombe, Osmond, and Tubb, and obtained great applause, as did also Mr.J.Lacy's glee of "Cupide and Campaspe," which was sung admirably by Miss George, Messrs.Harrington, Osmond, and Lacy. We were enraptured with Mr.Quelch's Flute Concerto, as well as Mr.Prangley's Introduction and Rondo for the Violin. The overtures to Sargino and La Gazza Ladra were admirably performed, and called forth the most rapturous plaudits. The performance terminated with the national anthem of God save the King, in full chorus. At the close of the season we must not withhold the praise which is so justly due to the stewards, amateurs, and professors, for their great exertions, by which the concerts have been raised to their present excellence; and we trust that a liberal subscription (without the aid of which all their exertions would be unavailing) will next year enable them to support the high credit which has ever been attached to the Salisbury Concerts.
The visiters and guardians of the poor of this city have called a meeting of the inhabitants on Wednesday next, to consider a proposal made to them respecting the establishment of a silk manufactory, which it is said, would give employment to many poor persons, and thereby prove highly advantageous to the city.
Christopher Spurrier, Esq. Sheriff of Dorset has appointed W.Parr, Esq. of Poole, Under Sheriff.
On Friday evening the performances at our theatre were patronised by the Mayor of this city, for the benefit of the poor; upon which occasion the house was most fashionably and numerously attended. - It will afford great pleasure to many of our readers, to learn that that charming vocalist Miss George is engaged for a few nights, and will make her first appearance this evening.
The Abolition of the Turnpike Gates on the Lavington District Road.
The public dinner to celebrate the above event, took place on Tuesday, at the Green Dragon Inn, Market Lavington. Arrangements were made to provide a most excellent dinner on the occasion, and great credit is due to Mr.Philpot (the landlord,) and the stewards, (Mr.W.Box and Mr.Stagg.) The Hon.Capt.Bouverie officiated as President; and was supported by Mr.Watson Taylor, the Rev.Mr.Edmonstone, the Rev.Mr.Williams, and Mr.Tinker. Mr.Walter Long, of Baynton-house, and Mr.Gent, of Devizes, officiated as Vice Presidents. Among the company were Mr.Tylee, Mr.Saunders, Mr.Fowle, Mr.Moule of Melksham, Dr.Wayte, &c. &c.
After the loyal toasts usual on public occasions were given, the health of the hon chairman was proposed by Mr.Saunders, of Lavington, and drunk enthusiastically with 3 times 3.
The Hon.Chairman, after returning thanks, congratulated the company on being assembled to commemorate their success in having relieved themselves from the hardship of being subject to taxation without deriving any corresponding benefit therefrom - the hardship of paying tolls, the produce of which was not applicable to the repairs of the roads. He then took a review of the turnpike gates in that district from the commencement of their erection to the present time; from which it appeared, that the first Act of Parliament for that purpose was obtained in 1756; from that period to 1768, the whole of the meetings of the Commissioners, &c. were held at Market Lavington, in the house in which the present company were assembled; and which was at the time kept by the grandfather of the present landlord. In 1769 another Act of Parliament was obtained to connect Lavington with the Seend roads; the meetings of the Commissioners were afterwards held alternatively at Seend and Lavington; and subsequently they had been held at Melksham only; thus depriving Market Lavington of all the advantage that might have arisen therefrom. The above two Acts expired in 1802, but were not renewed until the year 1804; so that if any toll was collected in the intermediate time (which is very probable) it was collected illegally. In 1804 the Act was renewed, authorising the tolls to be collected for the purpose of paying the interest on the debt due to the mortgagees of the road. Upwards of �7000 had been thus collected, clear of the remunerations to the toll-keepers, and other incidental expences; so that on the whole, he might say it amounted to �11,000. Of this immense sum but a mere trifle had been laid in repairing the roads. The hon.gentleman then dwelt on the praiseworthy and active exertions of Mr.Saunders, without which the amount to pay off the debt would never have been raised, and those obnoxious barriers by which they had hitherto been surrounded, would still have remained. The hon.chairman concluded with proposing the health of Mr.Saunders, which was drunk with great applause.
The following toasts were then given:- The Vice President, Mr.Walter Long; the Earl of Radnor; the Marquis of Bath; Mr.Watson Taylor; the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese of Salisbury; Mr.Moule; Mr.Benett and Sir John Astley; Mr.Gordon; the Borough of Devizes; Prosperity to the town of Market Lavington; Mr.Tinker and Mr.Fowle; and many other toast. Songs were written for the occasion, and sung, by Mr.Wall, Mr.Stagg, and Mr.Stobbert, whose healths were drunk; and a more happy and joyous evening could not be spent.
At seven in the evening the atmosphere above the summit of Lavingdon hill was suddenly illumined by the refulgent blaze of an immense bonfire, the materials of which were chiefly contributed by gentlemen residing in Lavington and its neighbourhood. From the hill and various parts of the town the air was enlightened by the corruseations of sky-rockets and Roman candles. Two six-pounders and two swivels, the property of some neighbouring gentlemen, made an awful impression on the drowsy ear of night. Much praise is due to the gentlemen who acted as stewards.
On Wednesday evening a second fire was lighted in the market-place, around which the necessitous inhabitants were regaled with a moderate portion of strong beer.
On Friday se'nnight, B.Angell, Esq. turned out a stag on Marlborough Common, upon which occasion notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather, all the beauty and fashion of the town were assembled to witness the spectacle. The animal, rushing through the crowd, and beating down every one who opposed him, ran directly into the town; being driven thence, he went off by Rockley, going over the downs to Winterbourne and Stanmore Copse, when, getting down the hill, he faced the enclosures to Calne; passing that town, he took a circle of 3 or 4 miles, and was finally taken after a run of nearly twenty miles, without a check, in the water at the back of Calne; Mr.Smith and a friend of his, Mr.Thos.Morrice of Marlborough, and Mr.E.Hale of Calne, being the only gentlemen present out of a numerous and well-mounted field.
In the parliamentary report which appeared last week in this Journal, it was stated by mistake, that Sir Thomas Lethbridge, on the 4th instant, spoke against the system of coercion intended to be enforced in Ireland :- the fact is, that Sir Thomas, upon that occasion, declared himself hostile to the Irish Catholic Association, and expressed his decided approval of the intention of Ministers to put down a body so illegally constituted.
Birth. - On Sunday morning, the 6th inst. in Chancery-lane, London, the lady of H.A.Merewether, Esq. of a son.
On the 1st inst. was married at Cann, near Shaftesbury, Mr.Swift, to Harriett, youngest daughter of Mr.James Brockway, of the same place.
On the 8th inst.was married at Hurley, Berks, by the Hon.and Rev.Adolphus F. Irby, Captain the Hon.Charles Leonard Irby, R.N. fourth son of Lord Boston, to Frances, 2d daughter of John Mangles, Esq.
On Monday last was married, Mr.W.W.Lucy, printer, &c. of Marlborough, to Miss Anne Wentworth, of Newbury.
Died at London, on the 12th of January, aged 40 years, much respected and lamented, Mrs.E.J. Gauntlett, wife of Mr.James Gauntlett, formerly of Sherrington Mill, and youngest daughter of the late Peter Munday, of Bishopstrow, in this county.
On Wednesday se'nnight died at the Rev.Mr.Wickham's, at Yatton, near Bristol, in the 16th year of her age, Louisa, eldest daughter of Mrs.S.L.Cruttwell, of Sherborne, deeply lamented.
On the 1st inst.died at Andover, of inflammation of the lungs, aged 76 years, Mrs.Elizabeth Humphreys, widow of the late Mr.John Humphreys, formerly of the High-street, in this city.
Died, on the 5th inst. at the Hot Wells, after a long and severe illness, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Joseph Randell, Esq. of Gussage St.Michael, Dorset.
On Sunday the 6th inst.died Charles, the youngest son of Lieut.Col.Stickland, of Dorchester, aged 11 months.
On Saturday the 5th inst. died at Plush, near Dorchester, much respected and lamented, Michael Miller, Esq. aged 72. His loss will be long felt, not only by his family, but by numerous friends who have often witnessed the goodness of his heart, and experienced his assistance in the hour of need. Blessed with affluence, he endeavoured to render his dependents happy and comfortable; and of him it may be justly said he was "a truly honest man."
On the 7th instant died at Mells, Mrs.Field, aged 78, relict of the late Mr.William Field, of Sutton Montis, Somerset.
On Monday died, Charlotte Florence, the eldest daughter of the Rev.John Appleyard, of Portland, aged six years and ten months.
On Monday died at Marlborough, in the 73d year of his age, Mr.John Wyatt, butcher. He was much respected while living for his integrity of conduct.
The same day at Minall, near Marlborough, in the 87th year of his age, Mr.Adams, who, in the course of his life had never laid out a farthing on medicine.
Tuesday died at Studley, Wilts, Mrs.Budd, aged 69, greatly respected by the neighbouring poor.
On Wednesday last died, very much respected, Mr.Whitmarsh, surgeon, of Downton.
On Tuesday last died, aged 56, much regretted, Mrs.Henning, wife of W.Henning, Esq. of Froome House, near Dorchester; in the social and parental duties of life she was a bright example, as a friend sincere, as a companion cheerful and pleasing, to the poor around her she was ever attentive, and liberally contributed to alleviate their wants and sooth their afflictions.
Lately died at Spetisbury , Dorset, Mrs.Pearce, widow of the late Captain Pearce.
Lately died in London, Mr.Jas.Groom, many years a faithful servant to Lieut.Gen.Michell.
In the garden of John Dowdy, at Alderbury, there is a gooseberry tree in full leaf and blossom, and the fruit is evidently forming upon the blossom; this circumstance is considered extraordinary, as trees of this description do not in general blossom until the middle of April; and it affords among others, an example of the extreme mildness of the season.
No less than 472 Irish recruits passed through this city last week, on their route to Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight; and the same number are expected this week; - the whole destined for foreign service.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- Rd.Hughes, charged with burglariously breaking into and robbing the house of John Gibbs, at Charnham Street. - William Gooslet, charged with burglariously entering, and stealing bacon, from a house occupied by J.Sainsbury, at Sherston Magna.- John Snow, charged with having (in com-with Wm.Andrews not in custody) burglariously entered and robbed the house of Ann Paine, at North Bradley.- John Moss, charged with breaking into the house of Mr.John Jones, at Luckington, and stealing therefrom a quantity of cheese.- Lydia Dibben, charged with stealing twelve �1 notes, a sovereign, and other money, from the person of Henry Lush, at New Sarum.- Nehemiah Fry, charged with assaulting W.J.Beckingsale, at Alderbury.
Miss Foot begs most respectfully to inform her Friends and the Ladies of Salisbury and its vicinity, that she has commenced Business in the Dress-Making Line, at Mr.Fox's, Milford-street, Salisbury. Having had many years experience in Bath, Windsor, and London, she hopes by strict attention to Business, to merit their patronage and support.
N.B. All orders will be strictly attended to.
Wines, Spirits, Teas, and Grocery.
Oatmeal-Row, Market-Place, Salisbury.
John Leach takes this means of informing the Public, that he will supply them with Foreign Wines, Spirits, Teas, and Grocery, in all its branches, fully equal to any, and superior in quality and flavour to many houses in the trade, and upon such moderate terms as will ensure esteem. To those who have not already favored him with a trial, he solicits them to do so, particularly his Teas, which he engages shall be of fine quality, and cheap.
H.Wheeler, Bookseller, Binder, Stationer, and Music Seller, (adjoining the Star Inn, Andover,) begs leave most respectfully to inform the Gentry and Inhabitants of Andover and its vicinity that he has commenced Business in the above Branches, and hopes by punctuality, and the cheapness and quality of his Goods, to ensure a share of their support.
Books bound to any pattern,- Account Books made and ruled, on the improved plan, at the shortest notice.- Periodical Works delivered on the 1st of the month.
Schools supplied at the London Prices, a list of which may be obtained on application.
At a numerous and highly respectable Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town and Subdivision of Sherborne, on Monday the 7th of February, 1825, for the purpose of taking into consideration as Address to those Magistrates of the County of Dorset who voted against the Removal of the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace from the Towns of Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Bridport, and Blandford; and for adopting such measures as should appear most expedient for an application to the Magistrates of the County to rescind the order made at the last Sessions for the Removal of such Sessions to Dorchester.
Mr.Samuel Scott, in the Chair.
It was unanimously Resolved, - That the public interests of the Town and Subdivision of Sherborne would be materially advanced by the rescinding of the order made by the Magistrates at the last Session, for removing the General Quarter Sessions to Dorchester, and that, under existing circumstances, a Representation to that effect be made to the Magistrates of the County.
That the following Gentlemen be a Committee for that purpose of preparing such Representation, and for adopting such further proceedings as may appear to them most likely to conduce to the success thereof :
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| Mr.Scott | Dr.Pew | Mr.Batson |
| - Melliar | Mr.Willmott | - Woodforde |
| - Pretor | - Fooks | - Chandler |
| - Warry | - J.M. Thorne | - Winter |
| - Hellyar | - J.Harker | - Stephens |
| - Criswick | - Vowell | - C.Spooner |
| - E.Penny | - Ridout | - E.T. Percy |
| - Fellowes | - Ensor | - J.P. Melmoth |
That the Committee submit such Representation for signature at the General Meeting to be holden for that purpose at the Town Hall, in Sherborne, on the 24th instant, at Eleven in the Morning.
That seven of the Committee be a Quorum and competent to act in furtherance of these Resolutions.
That the thanks of this Meeting be given to Mr.Willmott, Mr.Pretor, and Mr.J.P.Melmoth, for their ready compliance with the wishes of the Inhabitants by presenting the former representations to the Earl of Digby and the Members for the County, and for their exertions concerning the same.
That these Resolutions be advertised in the two Sherborne and the Salisbury papers.
Samuel Scott, Chairman.
The Chairman having left the Chair.
Resolved, - That the most cordial Thanks of the Meeting be given to Mr.Scott for his conduct in the Chair.
John Melliar, Chairman.
Found Straying, on the 29th of January, - A Dark Brown Mare Colt, three years old, two white feet behind, with a white stroke down her forehead :- Any person who can prove her to be their property may have her again, by applying to J.Kaines, Old Sarum, Wilts. - If not owned by the first of March next, the Colt will be Sold by Public Auction, in the Market-Place, Salisbury, to defray the expences of keeping &c.
February 12, 1825.
Andover, Hants.
W.Tapp, Nursery Seedsman, &c. begs to return his sincere thanks to his Friends and the Public in general for past favours, and to solicit a continuance of the same, which, by a strict attention to, he hopes to merit.
N.B. About 30,000 strong good rooted four-feet Larch, to be sold very reasonable.
John Jennings Westcott, of Ringwood, in the county of Southampton, Surgeon, having assigned over all his Estate and Effects to Trustees for the benefit of his Creditors, Notice is hereby given, that the Deed remains at my Office, in Ringwood, aforesaid, for execution; and all those Creditors who do not execute forthwith, will be excluded from any benefit arising therefrom. - All persons having any of the effects of the said John Jennings Westcott, are requested to give notice thereof to me, in order that the same may be delivered to the Trustees - All persons indebted to the Estate of the said John Jennings Westcott, are requested to pay me the amount of their debts immediately.
R.H. Parr, Solicitor.
Ringwood, Feb.12, 1825.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
William Sedcole Bonfield, of Swanage, Dorset, Miller, having executed an Assignment of his Estate and Effects to Tom Rickman, of Poole, cornfactor, and Thomas Randall, of Swanage, stone-merchant, for the benefit of his Creditors. - Such Creditors are requested to meet the Trustees at the Old Antelope Inn, in Poole, on Tuesday the 22d of February inst. at 12 at noon, with the particulars of their claims.
The Deed of Assignment will remain at the Office of Mr.Arnold, solicitor, Poole, for execution, till 22d of March next, after which time, all Creditors who shall not have executed such assignment, will be excluded the benefit thereof.
All persons indebted to the Estate, are desired immediately to pay their respective debts to the said Trustees, or to Mr.Arnold. - Dated 12th Feb. 1825.
To Parents and Guardians
Wanted, --- A respectable active Youth, as an Apprentice to the Linen and Woollen Drapery, Silk Mercery, &c &c. This youth will be treated as one of the family. Premium expected. - Apply (if by letter, post-paid) to Mr.John Hull, draper, Yeovil.