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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, February 16th, 1818
Three Guineas Reward.
Absconded, and left his Wife and Family (some time in July 1816) chargeable to the parish
of Maperton, near Wincanton, Somerset, GEORGE SHARLAND, labourer, about 32 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, sandy hair, full whiskers, sandy eye-brows, a little bow-kneed, full complexion, supposed to be carter to some farmer in Salisbury, or its vicinity.
Whoever will apprehend the said George Sharland, and bring him to either of the parish officers of Maperton, shall receive the Reward of Three Guineas.
Maperton, Feb.11, 1818.
LOST, from Woodborough, Wilts, on Friday the 30th of January last, - A young SETTER
DOG, black and white spotted colour :- Whoever has found the said Dog, and will bring it to Mr.Clift's, at Woodborough will be handsomely rewarded for their trouble;- Whoever detains it after this public notice will be prosecuted.
FOUND between Romsey and Stockbridge, - A handsome White-and-Liver coloured SETTER DOG, with two light liver coloured ears, and two spots on the rump, and one on the right shoulder; whoever can prove the same to be their property, and pay the expences, may have him again by applying to Mr.Thomas Skeats, stationer, Romsey.
ALL persons having any claim or demand upon the Estate of the Honorable DOROTHEA MARY FITZWILLIAM, late of Titchfield, in the county of Southampton, deceased, are desired to send an account thereof to her executor, Jonathan Rashleigh, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, London, or Mr.Paddon, solicitor, Fareham.
ALL persons having any claim or demand upon the Estate of WILLIAM HARRIS, late of Alresford, in the county of Southampton, Esquire are desired to send an account thereof to his executors Charles Barton, Esq of Ropley, Alresford, Hants, or Jonathan Rashleigh, Esq of Lincoln's Inn, London.
ANY Person having a Demand on the Estate of Mr.JAMES STANFORD, late of East Harnham, Maltster, deceased, is requested to deliver the particulars thereof to Mr.William Smith, of Britford, or Mr.William Attwater, of Bodenham, the Executors in trust; and all persons indebted to the said estate are desired to pay the amount of their respective debts to one of the Executors immediately.
Joseph Warden, Solicitor.
Close, Sarum, Feb.12, 1818.
BY Order of the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors.- The Petition of WILLIAM BANE, late of Charvill, near Melksham, in the county of Wilts, Farmer, but now a prisoner for debt in the King's Bench Prison, in the county of [....] , will be heard at the Guildhall, in the city of Westminster, on the 9th day of March 1818, at the hour of nine in the morning; and that a schedule (containing a list of the creditors of the said prisoner), annexed to the said petition, is filed in the office of the said Count No.9, Essex-street, Strand, in the county of Middlesex, to which any creditors may refer. And in case any creditor intends to oppose the discharge of the said prisoner, it is further ordered, that such creditor shall give notice in writing of such his intention, to be left at the Office of the said Court, two days at least before the said [...] day of March, together with the grounds or objections to such discharge, or in default thereof such creditor shall be precluded from opposing the discharge of the said prisoner; and he hereby declares that he is ready and willing to submit to be fully examined as to the justice of his conduct to his creditors.
William Bane.
Lewis and Son, 3, Melina-place, Westminster-road.
London,
Saturday Evening, Feb.14.
Dreadful Suicide
Sir Richard Croft, Bart. M.D. put an end to his existence yesterday morning, in the following manner. He had been called upon to attend a Lady of the name of Thackery, at her lodgings, No.56, Wimpole-street, on the preceding evening; but the Lady not being so near her time as was expected, the Doctor was provided with a bed in the house. About three o'clock yesterday morning, a servant went to call him, when, dreadful to relate, he was found in a lifeless state, having blown out his brains with a pair of pistols which he had found in the room ready loaded. Dr.Baillie and other professional gentlemen were instantly sent for, but without avail, for his head was literally shattered to pieces. Under these shocking circumstances, another accoucheur was sent for without delay, and the lady, who was kept ignorant of the fatal event, was soon after safely delivered. - Last night, at eight o'clock, an inquest was held on Sir Richard's body, when the above circumstances transpired in evidence; and it appeared to have been remarked, by all the deceased's friends, that he had been sinking in spirits ever since the dreadful catastrophe which threw this afflicted nation into deep mourning. Drs.Latham and Baillie, and Mr.Finch, proved that the deceased had laboured under severe mental distress since the death of the Princess Charlotte, whom he had attended in her last illness. He had repeatedly been heard to say, that " this lamentable circumstance weighed heavily upon his mind, and he should never get over it" - About eleven o'clock the Jury returned the following verdict: "The deceased destroyed himself while in a fit of temporary derangement." - He was in his 57th year.
Strathfield Say. - The bargain for this estate has at length been completed, and it is now the Duke of Wellington's. There was an obstacle to the negotiation, about a month since. Upon a survey of the timber it was found to be worth a hundred and seventy thousand pounds, a sum much exceeding the Duke's expectation, and also beyond the capital which it was agreeable to him to employ in the purchase of wood. Government removed this obstacle, by agreeing to take about a hundred and twenty thousand pounds worth of timber for the dock-yards. The four thousand acres, of which the estate consists, are nearly adjoining, or in the vicinity, of the great estate of the late Tylney Long, Esq. now the property of the Duke's nephew, W.P.L.P.Wellesley, Esq. They are also in the neighbourhood of the large property of Lord Longford, a relative of the Duchess. An estate of about 1200 acres, which lies within three of four miles of it, was offered for sale, not long since, and may ultimately be added to the Duke's possessions in that quarter. Another circumstance, which gives an appropriate value to this territory, is its nearness to the military college at Sandhurst, the pupils of which will thus have always in their view the splendid rewards of one, who has rendered eminent services.
Port News.
Weymouth, Feb.14.- On Sunday last Prince Leopold and suite, as usual, heard divine service performed in a private manner at Came, by the Rev.Dr.England, the Archdeacon. After which his Serene Highness, attended by Baron Hardenbrooke and Doctor Stockmer, proceeded to this town on horseback, alighted at the King's Lodge, and remained there a short time. The different apartments were shewn to the Prince by Mrs.Fowell. His Highness quitted the King's Lodge with much depression of spirits. The weather being fine, a vast concourse of spectators were assembled on the Esplanade, and they welcomed the approach and return of the Prince with the most becoming testimonies of respectful condolence, which he most graciously returned.
Yesterday Prince Leopold again enjoyed another day's shooting on Warmwell Estate. His Royal Highness is expected at the King's Lodge in about a fortnight.
The ball at Thomas's Assembly-Rooms, on Wednesday evening, was well attended.
On Thursday the 5th inst. the case respecting the Corporation of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis was heard in the Court of King's Bench. Two rules had been obtained on a former day, the one calling on the Corporation to shew cause why a mandamus should not issue for the purpose of admitting Mr.Wm.Oakley to the office of Mayor, the other for Roper Weston, Esq. the present Mayor, to shew cause why an information, in the nature of a quo warranto, should not be exhibited against him, on the ground of his being ineligible for not having received the sacrament within a twelvemonth. The Court, after hearing Mr.Casberd and Mr.Chitty on the part of the Corporation, and Mr.Serjeant Pell and Mr.Gazelee on the part of Mr.Oakley, discharged the rule for a mandamus and made the other rule absolute; the Counsel for the Corporation not offering the least objection to it.
Winchester,
Saturday, February 14.
The Dean and Chapter of Winchester have subscribed two hundred pounds towards the general subscription in Town in aid of the proposed parliamentary grant for Building churches, &c.
Yesterday the Marchioness of Buckingham, at Avington, gave a very handsome treat of roast beef, plum pudding, and strong beer, to the several parishes of Avington, Itchin, Easton, and Martyr's Worthy, in commemoration of the birth-day, of Lord Temple, who has just become of age.
John Proctor Anderdon and George William Tapps, Esqrs. have qualified to act as Magistrates for this county.
The hall at St.John's House was very numerously and splendidly attended on Tuesday evening last.
On Thursday was married at St.Lawrence Church, in this city, by the Rev.Mr.Sissmore, Lieut.Mathew Fitzpatrick, of the 39th Regiment, to Miss Susan Louisa, third daughter of Mr.Edward Wools, draper, of this city.
It is understood to be the intention of the gentlemen of Portsmouth Garrison to hold Races at the same periods this as last year, by which determination the first meeting will take place on Portsdown Hill some time in June.
On Tuesday night some person or persons attempted to break into the back part of the house of Miss Gauntlett, in College-street, but on opening a window they were prevented from proceeding by iron bars, and a dog giving the alarm, they decamped without their booty.
On Thursday evening some person found means unperceived (notwithstanding a shrill bell at the door) to enter the shop of Mr.Budd, in the High-street, and rob the till of about 24s. in silver, and a pocket book containing four �1. notes and memorandums. The robber got clean off.
Committed to the County Gaol:- Wm.Hayward, Geo.Dagwell, Joseph Boulton, and John Bishop, for a burglary and felony, and Andrew Goodwin, for receiving the articles stolen by the before named, the property of Sarah Scriven, of the parish of Portsea; -
John Smith, otherwise Thompson, for robbing the dwelling-house of J.Bailey, in the parish of Portsea; - Henry Adams, for stealing some fishing nets and other articles, the property of Samuel Virgo, at Gosport ;- John Hall, for a burglary and felony in the house of Richard Nottley, at the parish of Portsea; - and James RogersWm.Grant, in the parish of Saint Maurice, in this city.
Southampton,
Saturday, February 14.
We are sorry to announce the departure of Mr.and Mrs.George Ede, for the seat of his uncle, Mr.Ede, the Fulham Bridge House, near Brompton, where he is gone to be called to the Bar.
On the evening of the 25th ult. the Rev.Thomas Clarke delivered at the dissenting meeting at Lyndhurst a suitable and impressive discourse on the death of the late Right Hon.George Rose; at the close of which he observed with much pleasure (having received the information personally from Mr.Rose, and seen it exemplified in his deportment), that although he was firmly attached to the established Church, yet he was a firm friend to religious liberty, a zealous advocate for the instruction of the rising generation, and a free circulation of the sacred scriptures.'
We are happy to hear that a Concert of a most attractive description will take place next Monday week in the Long Rooms, under the direction of the celebrated Mr.Loder, of Bath, and at the particular request of several families of distinction, who are anxious to hear those very superior performers, Mr.Loder, Monsieur Bochsa, Miss Philpot, Miss Mangeon, Mr.Pearman, Mr.Percival, and Signior Puzzi. -lt will be seen by an advertisement, that these celebrated persons will give a concert at Salisbury next Saturday evening, previously to coming hither.
A highly interesting performance is announced to take place at our theatre on Tuesday evening next, in aid of the subscription for the employment of the poor of this town. Colman's admired comedy of John Bull, with the laughable farce of Ways and Means, will be represented; the parts of Mary Thornberry and Mrs.Brulgruddery by professional ladies late of the theatre, and the part of Job Thornbury by Mr.Maxfield, one of the managers, who has gratuitously offered his services on the occasion. The other characters in both pieces will be sustained by amateurs of the town. Under such a combination of attraction an overflowing house is expected.
The charitable institution for the Discouragement of Mendicitiy and the Relief of poor Travellers, for which subscriptions are now received in this town, at Mr.Fletcher's, in High-street, approaches very nearly in principle to one that has been eminently successful at Bath, which forms a branch of the Pierre-Point-street Institution in that city. Every person who has visited Bath, where the number of beggars was once proverbial must be aware what a benefit has been conferred on the public, by affording a small but systematic relief to poor travellers. It is computed that they have been assisted by one-fourth of the sum usually expended in street alms-giving; and it appears not at all probable that any ever visited Bath in quest of the small allowance of a twopenny loaf and a pint of soup, which is all that is in general bestowed: this could never induce paupers to deviate from their general route, much less to travel from a distance. A full third of the
applicants at Bath have been discharged soldiers and sailors with their families, returning home from Chatham, going to London for prize money, or to pass the board at Greenwich, or to seek employment in sea port towns. A full sixth are discharged workmen, discharged from parishes not their own, in consequence of the desire felt by the parishioners to employ their own encreasing stock of paupers, in preference to giving them unearned subsistence. A third may be referred to the class of workmen dismissed from decreasing manufactures, dock yards, and establishments which have ceased on the change from war to peace. The rest are Irish labourers seeking employment; starving negroes, who have wandered from the different sea port towns; and perhaps a very few regular mendicants, who may have deceived the vigilance of the attending registrar. But the institution has saved many donors from being deceived, and is in fact more advantageous to the rich than even to the poor; while to the latter it affords relief in due proportion to their immediate necessities, giving to all the benefit of a comfortable meal, of advice, if necessary, and of that repose which the weary traveller can best appreciate; and in some instances extending assistance a little farther, though always within very narrow bounds.
The fourth public distribution of bibles and testaments by the Southampton Ladies Bible Association, will take place at the Long Rooms next Thursday evening. C.S.Dudley, Esq. has promised to attend.
The man and woman lately apprehended here for passing base shillings at Mr.Lucas's shop, are now fully committed for trial at the next sessions.
Salisbury,
Monday, February 16, 1818.
Bank Tokens:- The following notice respecting Bank of England Tokens, has been just published :-
"Bank of England, Feb 12. 1818. - Whereas by an Act passed in the 57th year of his present Majesty's reign, cap. 113, entitled 'an Act to prevent the further circulation of Dollars and Tokens issued by the Governor and Company of the Bank of England for the convenience of the public,' it is enacted, that 'from and after the 25th day of March, 1818, the said Dollars and Tokens shall no longer pass or circulate, or be received in payment or exchange,' under a penalty not exceeding five pounds, nor less than forty shillings; now the said Governor and Company, in order to prevent persons from incurring the penalties of the above mentioned Act, do hereby repeat the notice given in the London Gazette of the 22d day of July last, that the Bank will exchange all silver pieces called tokens issued by them, at the respective rates of 3s. and 1s. 6d. each, for the gold or silver current coin of the realm, or for bank notes of the said Governor and Company, at the option of the holders.
R.Best, Sec."
It will be seen by an advertisement that two most attractive Concerts are announced to take place at our Assembly Rooms, under the direction of Mr.Loder, of Bath; and we doubt not but that they will be most numerously attended. The inimitable performance of Mr.Loder on the violin is too
well known to need any comment ;- the very extraordinary abilities of Mons.Bochsa and Sig.Puzzi have been highly appreciated at the London and Bath Concerts; - Miss Philpot's performance on the piano forte is a general theme of admiration amongst all who have had the pleasure of hearing her; - Miss Mangeon is a moot delightful singer ;- report speaks highly of Mr.Pearman; and we anticipate much from Mr.Percival, whose exquisite performance on the violoncello has received the most distinguished approbation at the London and Bath Concerts. There is every reason to expect that a combination of such extraordinary talent, and so rarely to be met with, will meet with every support.
Mere Market was well supplied on Tuesday. Many fresh sellers and buyers attended, and a great deal of corn was quickly sold. It is hoped that every seller will adhere strictly to the rules of the Market, by having pitched sacks, and not selling by sample.
At the Bridport Savings Bank, which has been established only six weeks, the deposits already amount to nearly �3000.
On Thursday last was married at Stroud Water, Gloucestershire, by the Rev.J.Williams, B.A., Mr.Charles Musgrave, chemist, of this city, to Miss Ann Moffate, daughter of the late Rev.J.M.Moffate, of Malmsbury, and niece of James Moffate, Esq. London.
On Thursday last was married, at St. Edmund's Church, Mr.Grimes, boot and shoe-maker, of this city, to Miss Curtis, daughter-in-law of Mr.Wm.Maton, of Endless-street.
0n Tuesday the 3d inst. died at her son's seat, Hedingham Castle, Mrs.Majendie, relict of the late Dr.Majendie, Canon of Windsor, Prebendary of Worcester and of this Cathedral, and Preceptor to the Queen; mother of the Bishop of Bangor, and aunt to Dr.Prevost, Vicar of Tisbury.
On the 5th inst. died at Devizes, at a very advanced age, Wm.Bruges, Esq. a member of the corporation of that borough.
On Saturday the 7th inst. died, at Warminster, deeply regretted, Mr.John Walter, aged 71 years, formerly of Dilton Farm, in this county.
On Sunday the 8th inst. died, at her house in Fisherton, aged 71, Mrs.Surman, relict of the late Mr.Robert Surman, builder, of Fisherton.
A few days since died, at an advanced age, Mrs.Humphreys, widow of Mr.Edward Humphreys, of this city.
On Tuesday last died, in the 83d year of his age, Mr.William Smart, of Castle-street, in this city.
On Wednesday last died at Frome, aged 72, Mrs.Elizabeth Walters, relict of the late Rev.John Walters, curate of Frome and rector of Lullington.
On Wednesday last died, much respected, Mr.Richard White, of the Bell Inn, Wily.
Mad Dog.-The parishes of West Chelborough, East Chelborough, Hallstock, and Corscombe, in the county of Dorset, were a few days since annoyed by a mad dog, which bit several sheep, hogs, &c. The animal was killed in the neighbourhood of Corscombe.
Audacious Robbery.- On Tuesday evening, between 7 and 8 o'clock, a daring villain entered the shop of Mr.Chippel, chinaman, in Walcot-street, Bath, and although two persons were sitting in a parlour, at the extremity of the shop, he expeditiously contrived to empty the till of its contents, and to effect his escape with these and a quantity of cut wine glasses, before any alarm could he given. - Scarcely a night but similar thefts arc committed in that city, chiefly in the passages of lodging houses, and in exposed larders.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- John Mansfield, of Milford, labourer, charged with stealing a pair of shoes the property of Thomas Brownjohn.
To be Disposed of, - The old established BUSINESS of the late Mr.Richard Carden, Grocer, situated in Castle-street, Salisbury.-- For particulars apply to Mrs.Carden, on the premises.
Martock, Somerset
TO be SOLD (in Fee) by AUCTION, by Mr.Hart, at the George Inn, in Martock, on Thursday the 16th of April next, at five o'clock in the afternoon,-
Lot 1.- A substantial Stone-built Dwelling-House, with convenient outbuildings, Barn, Ox Stalls, large Wring-house, Stable, Barton, Garden, and Orchard, containing together about one acre and a half, in the possession of Mr.Thomas Palmer.
Lot 2.- A Close of Pasture Land, called Higher Long Croft, by estimation four acres, in the possession of Mr.Edward Patten.
Lot 3.- A Close of Pasture Land, called Lower Long Croft, or Mill Close, by estimation three acres; also in the possession of Mr.Patten.
The premises are advantageously situated in the parish of Martock.- For further particulars apply to Mr.Robert Hopkins, the owner, Weymouth; or to Mr.White, attorney, Yeovil.
Feb.14, 1818.