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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, February 21st, 1825
Thomas Parmiter, Grocer and Woollen Draper, impressed with a deep sense of gratitude for the very liberal encouragement he has experienced since his commencement in business, begs leave to inform the inhabitants of Broughton and its vicinity, that in consequence of the death of Mr.John Philips, he has been induced (through the kind solicitations of some of his friends) to engage a person from London, as Tailor, well versed in the modern mode of cutting; and hopes by a strict and unremitting attention to, and a prompt execution of , their orders, to merit the patronage of the public.
Broughton, 14th February, 1825.
Woodyates Inn, or Shaftesbury Arms,
Half-way between Salisbury and Blandford, Dorset.
Harriet New, having taken the above Inn, respectfully solicits a share of public support, in doing which H.N assures those families who would prefer the quiet retirement of a clean, pleasant, country Inn, to the noise and bustle of those in large towns, that her beds are as good as any house on the Great Western Road, and that every possible attention shall be paid to the comforts and convenience of those who may wish to honour her with their kind patronage.
The Wines and Spirits are of the first quality; the larder well supplied; and the charges moderate.
The Posting and Coaching Business is at present conducted by Mr.S.Jones, of the White Hart, Sarum, whose superior management in the horse department is too well known to need comment. It is sufficient to say that the Horses and Chaises are of the best description, with careful civil drivers.
Weymouth, Feb.19.
On Wednesday evening last the Misses Willis gave a splendid ball and supper to the officers of the 8th Royal Irish Hussars, and to almost every person of distinction here, at their house on the Royal Terrace.
Poole, Feb.18.
In compliance with a most respectably and numerously signed requisition to the Sheriff, a meeting was held on Tuesday to consider of petitioning Parliament for the repeal of the assessed taxes, R.Slade, jun. Esq. Sheriff, in the chair. The meeting was addressed by the Sheriff, G.Kemp, Esq., J.Bristowe, Esq., W.Jolliffe, Esq., and several other gentlemen, and it was unanimously resolved to petition Parliament for the repeal of the assessed taxes, but more particularly those on windows and inhabited houses; it was also resolved that the Members for the town be requested to present the petition; and that they and the Members for the county be requested to support the repeal of the taxes.
The making of a new road from Poole to Wareham, by a new cut, is in contemplation, which will shorten the distance considerably. The proposed new line will, if adopted, cross the Ham Ferry, at Poole, by a bridge, and pass through Ham Common.
Married on Wednesday last, by the Rev.P.W.Jolliffe, Mr.John Langdown, master of the brig Union, to Ann, third daughter of Mr.Stephen Shepherd, glover, of this place.
Mr.Bridges, from Astley's Amphitheatre, London, has erected a very commodious pavilion in the town, and his celebrated company of equestrians are performing nightly to crowded houses.
This morning a fine brig, the Wilberforce, was launched from the yard of Messrs.Kemp and Ayles. She is built nearly on the same scale as the George Canning, launched some time since from the same yard. The owners gave a very handsome treat on the occasion, and several loyal and appropriate toasts were drunk.
Winchester.
Saturday, Feb 19.
Mr.Wm.Gale Thresher, of this city, is appointed County Clerk.
We learn that the business of the Under Sheriffalty for the ensuing year will be conducted at the office of Mr.Anthony Todd, solicitor, of this city, who has undertaken the same, as agent to for Mr.Paddon, of Fareham. We congratulate the profession and the county generally on this arrangement, since Winchester, being the assize town, and situated in the very centre of the county, is certainly by far the most convenient place for the execution of the duties.
On Thursday evening last, the stewards and trustees of the charitable society of Natives held their annual nomination meeting at the White Hart Inn. Four children, three boys and a girl, the former with �30 each, the latter with 28 guineas, were agreed to be apprenticed from the funds, besides which pecuniary assistance is rendered throughout the year to decayed Trustees. The usual supper concluded the evening much to the satisfaction of those present.
A petition to Parliament, against the Catholic claims, has been signed by the minister, churchwardens, overseers, and inhabitants of Hurstbourne Priors and St.Mary Bourne.
Tuesday was married Mr.John Bridges, of Purbrook Cottage, Hants, to Miss Ann Stewart, youngest daughter of Alex.Stewart, Esq. of Huntfield, Lanarkshire.
On Wednesday last, was married, Mr.Chas.Etheridge, of this city, butcher, to Miss Hollis, daughter of Mr.Jos.Sam.Hollis, of St.Cross, near Winchester.
On Thursday last was married at St.Maurice Church, in this city, by the Rev.H.Hopkins, Kenneth Cameron, Esq, of the Commissariat Department, and of Coldstream, N.B. to Christian, youngest daughter of the late Robert Selby, Esq, of Earl Northumberland.
Last week died at Medsted, much respected, Mr.R.Wake, sen. farmer; also died at Hambledon, in this county, Richard Kennett, Esq.
A desperate gang of poachers and deer-stealers has been discovered in the neighbourhood of the New Forest by the vigilance of the keepers. Several of them are in custody, and diligent search is making for others, who are still are large.
Committed to the County Gaol :- John Grace, charged with having on the 7th inst. assaulted Emma Lambourn, of the parish of Tangley. - Alexander Webb, with stealing a turkey and a fowl, the property of Geo.Goodeve, at Binstead; and Emily Webb, for receiving the same, knowing them to be stolen. - Thomas Savage, of Postsea, with having, on or about the month of August last, stolen a horse, the property of Henry Bolting, of Broadwater. - John Dudman, with stealing a quantity of coals, the property of Daniel Chandler, at Shipton. - John Mayhew, for unlawfully having King's stores in his possession.
Lymington, Feb.18
Births. - On Monday last, the wife of William Perkins, Comptroller of the Customs at this place, of a daughter. - Same day, the wife of Mr.Thomas Colborne, builder, &c. of this town, of a son.
On Tuesday was married in London, Mr.Jas.Wyatt, of Lidsey Farm, Sussex, to Caroline, youngest daughter of the late Mr.Edward Templer, of this town.
Southampton.
Saturday, Feb.19.
At the late audit of the Rev.Mr.Phillips, held at the Ship inn, that gentleman continued his abatement of 20 per cent on his rectorial tythes for the parish of Milbrook, which liberality was gratefully acknowledged by his parishioners.
Birth - On the 11th inst. at Milbrook, the lady of Samuel Jellicoe, jun. Esq. of a son.
It was reported, by mistake, on Saturday last, that Mr.Nicholas Jardin, of this town, had died that morning; the statement which appeared in our last, of that respectable person's death, was therefore erroneous.
Yesterday se'nnight, as Mr.Joseph Earle, of this town, was returning from Alresford on horseback, when about two miles from Winchester, his horse took fright at a gentleman's carriage which was passing, and he was thrown.- His knee was dreadfully shattered, and he was otherwise much injured. On being conveyed to Winchester, he was placed under the care of Messrs.Lyford and Son, who found it necessary to amputate his leg above the knee. Hopes are entertained of his recovery.
On Tuesday morning there was as alarm of fire at Four Posts, next door to the Nelson Inn, in a house let to lodgings, belonging to Mr.W.Butt : the servant girl having put down a candle on a sofa, the window curtains caught fire, and the house would have soon been in a blaze but for the courage of a female named Humby, who pulled down the blazing curtains into the middle of the room, and the neighbours rushing in, the fire was extinguished.
On Wednesday night a valuable horse was stolen belonging to Mr.Parsons, of the New Road, from a stable in the town, near Hanover Buildings. A saddle and bridle were taken away at the same time. It is supposed the horse got loose on passing Shirley Common, as he was found there, though deprived of his accoutrements.
Another accident of a child being burnt to death, while left by its parents with other children, occurred here during the last week.
Newport, Feb.18.
On Friday last the Hon.John Stuart, of Cambus Wallace, in the county of Perth, 2d son of the Right.Hon.the Earl of Moray, was elected a Member of this borough, in the room of Sir L.T.W.Holmes, Bart. deceased.
Tuesday last died the youngest daughter of the late Sir L.Holmes, Bart.
Saturday last died Mr.Cottell, gardener, of this town.
Salisbury.
Monday, Feb.21, 1825.
John Bush, Esq. of Bradford, is appointed Under Sheriff for the county of Wilts, for the ensuing year.
Pitman Jones, Esq. of Exeter, is appointed Under Sheriff of Devon for the year ensuing.
In addition to the collection for the relief of the sufferers on the western coast, the Lord Bishop of Bristol has given ten pounds.
That truly delightful singer, Miss George, takes her benefit this evening at our theatre, and we have the pleasure to learn that there is every reason to expect she will be patronised by a numerous and fashionable audience.
Sir R.C.Hoare, Bart. has recently given to the British Museum his splendid collection of Books, relating to the History and Topography of Italy, collected between the years 1785 and 1791, during two successive excursions into that country. It consists of 1733 articles arranged according to the ancient divisions of Italy.
On Wednesday last a beautiful window, painted by Edwards, of Winchester, was put up in the west end of the new Church of the Holy Trinity, in Dorchester. The subject is emblematical of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. The window has given great satisfaction to the parishioners, and it reflects much credit on the ingenious artist.
Birth.- On Tuesday last, at Old Park, the lady of H.Hardman, Esq. of a daughter.
On the 7th inst. was married at Westbury, Mr.R.Summers, of Redland, to Mrs Sarah Maria Hitchcock, relict of John Hitchcock, Esq. of Kingston-St.Michael, Wilts.
On the 12th inst. was married at St.George's, Bloomsbury, the Rev.Chas.Fred.Watkins, of Farley, in this County, to Caroline, daughter of the late James Aldridge, Esq. of Jamaica.
Monday was married at Hungerford, Thos.Coleman, Esq. of Aldbourn, Wilts, to Miss Wensley, daughter of Mr.Wensley, Three Swans Inn, Hungerford.
On Tuesday last was married by the Rev.L.Pickering, Thos.Samson, Esq. of Kingston Russell, to Mrs Legg, of the Parsonage House, Stepleton, Dorset.
Last week was married, Mr.John Gray, hardwareman, of High-street, in this city, to Miss Elizabeth Rowden, of Fisherton Anger.
On Tuesday the 8th inst. was married at St.Martin's Church, by the Rev.David Morgan, James P.Brady, M.D., to Catherine, fourth daughter of the late Thomas Druitt, Esq. of Wimborne Minster.
Saturday se'nnight died, at her mother's house in Devizes, Rachael, 3d daughter of the late T.Brown, Esq. of Horton, aged 19.
On the 10th inst.died at Berkeley-square, Bristol, Gloriana, wife of John London McAdam, Esq.
On the 11th inst. died at Weymouth, Lucy, youngest daughter of Thomas Astley Maberly, Esq. late of Bedford Row, London, and Little Goddesden, Hertfordshire, aged 33 years.
Monday died at Stalbridge, in her 83d year, Mary, relict of the late Rev.W.Gray.
On Friday last died at his house in Brown-street, in the 74th year of his age, William Ghost, Esq, an Alderman of our Corporation, and a Magistrate of this city.
On Thursday last the family of Mr.Vinen, draper, Shaftesbury, was thrown into the deepest affliction by the death of his sister, Miss.F.Vinen. She was seized with a fit of apoplexy in the morning, and in a few hours breathed her last. Her loss is most severely felt, and will be long deplored by her family and friends, to whom her virtues had so justly endeared her.
On Sunday the 13th inst. died, aged 77, Mr.Robert Cheeseman, of Chipper-lane, in this city.
On the 13th inst. died at Yeovil, in his 65th year, Geo.Mayo, Esq. formerly of Nether Compton, Dorset.
Died on the 14th inst. at East Hill, Wandsworth, Charlotte, youngest daughter of the late Rev.John Mitchell, Rector of Kingston Bagpuze, Berks.
On the 14th inst. died at Bath, of a decline, in the prime of life, universally beloved by all who knew her, Harriet, 2d daughter of Henry Brooks, Esq. late of Salisbury, and Great George's-street, Dublin.
On Thursday last died, aged 59 years, Mr.John Card, of the Old Roe Buck Inn, in this city. He was a man of the strictest integrity and honesty, and respected by all who knew him. He was a master of the band of the old Wilts Militia thirty years : when the regiment was called out in the American war, he accompanied his father (who was a sergeant), and was enrolled as a drummer; he was soon appointed one of the band, of which at an early period of life he was made Master, and was held in high estimation for his professional abilities. His only son, Mr.Wm.Card, was brought up under him, and was also one of the band; he is now an eminent professor on the flute, and is settled in London.
Thursday last died Louisa, youngest daughter of Mr.Wm.Gerrard, auctioneer, of this city.
A serious accident happened on Thursday se'nnight, to the youngest son of Mr.Lavington, of Poulshot. He was in the field with a gun, attended by his dog, which by some means got entangled among the weeds and bushes in a pond. In endeavouring to extricate the dog, he held the muzzle of the gun in his right hand, and with the butt-end was removing the weeds, when the gun unfortunately exploded, and the whole charge entered his arm a little above the wrist, passed up between the bones, and came out above the elbow. He is fortunately in a fair way of recovery.
A few days since, a lad in the employ of Mr.Godding, at Potterne Mill, took a gun that had been loaded some time, and went out to shoot small birds, when the gun burst, and shattered the poor lad's arm so dreadfully, that it was obliged to be amputated below, and afterwards above the elbow.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- Joel Hall, charged with having on the 14th inst. (in company with another person) assaulted in the parish of Colerne, James Holder, higgler, of Colerne, and with having then stolen from his person 4 half crowns, a knife, and other articles. - Thos.Flower, late of Melksham, charged with having on the 29th of Oct.last uttered a forged receipt for money.- Geo.Martin, of Bradford, charged with breaking open a house, and stealing 2 flutes, a coat, 2 1/2 yards of cloth, some cheese and bread, the property of James MacIlquham, of Melksham; also James Price, of Tinehead[?], charged with being an accessory to the said robbery.- Thomas Boxall, charged with stealing from a stable at Colerne, a great coat, value 8s. the property of Rd.Killmister.- James Brown, charged with stealing a watch belonging to Samuel Pain, at New Sarum.- John Garratt, charged with stealing 6lbs. of butter from the cart of Jos.Kellow, at New Sarum.- Wm.Brown, charged with ripping and breaking, with intent to steal, a leaden trough fixed to the house of John Norris, at New Sarum.
To Parents and Guardians.
Wanted, - A respectable Youth as an Apprentice out of house.- Apply to Mr.Thomas Wheeler, hat-maker and hosier, Silver-street, Salisbury.
Good Keep for 100 young Sheep till the first of May next. - For particulars enquire of Mr.Sims, Ship Inn, Winchester-street, Salisbury.
Wholesale and Retail Hat, Hosiery, Umbrella, and Glove Warehouse, Silver-street.
I.Taplin respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Salisbury and its vicinity , it is his intention to open, about the 15th of March, with an extensive selection of Hats, Bonnets, Hosiery, Umbrellas, Gloves, &c. &c. which will be offered on such terms as cannot fail to meet the approbation of the purchaser - Funerals Furnished.