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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, February 23rd, 1818
Port News.
Weymouth, Feb.21.
On Monday last his Serene Highness Prince Leopold, attended as usual, to an airing in his carriage to Warmwell, and returned to Came for dinner. On hearing of the melancholy death of the late Sir Richard Croft, this amiable Prince immediately suspended all his favourite amusements, and the effect produced on his mind by the news of this lamentable catastrophe may be better conceived than described.
Yesterday the Prince, accompanied by Baron Hardenbrook and Doctor Stockmar, rode to Warmwell and the neighbouring downs; and we are happy in stating, that notwithstanding all untoward circumstances, the health of this illustrious personage continues to amend.
On Sunday last, after divine service, the Prince and attendants rode through Dorchester, and proceeded to Kingston, the seat of William Morton Pitt, Esq. M.P.
Winchester
Saturday, February 21.
A list of the liberal Premiums offered by the Agricultural Society of this County is advertised in the preceding page. Every person engaged in agriculture will feel deeply interested in its perusal, as it abounds with suggestions of the highest importance.
The tanners throughout the country are holding meetings, for the purpose of considering the propriety of again petitioning Parliament for a Repeal of the Act imposing an additional duty on leather .- A copy of a petition on the subject from the tanners of this county may he seen in the preceding page.
Birth. On Wednesday last, Mrs.Gordon, wife of Mr.Thomas George Gordon, of Cators Cottage, near Brockenhurst, was safely brought to bed of a son.
On the 15th inst. died at Stubbs, near Farnham, Mr.Thomas Powell, eldest son of the late Mr.Powell, formerly of Bulbridge Farm.
On Wednesday the 18th inst. was married, William Strangways, Esq. solicitor, of Stockbridge, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of William V.T.Tyrrell, Esq. of Longstock.
Southampton,
Saturday, February, 21.
On Thursday evening last, the fourth public distribution of Bibles and Testaments, by the Southampton Ladies Bible Association, took place at the Long Rooms. Although the evening was very unfavourable, the attendance of spectators was larger than on any former occasion. The number of bibles distributed was 179, of testaments 59, which, added to the former public distributions that have taken place since January 1817, make a total of 739 bibles and 181 testaments, exclusively of upwards of two thousand copies issued by the Branch Society since its first institution in the month of December, 1814. The evident satisfaction with which the receivers contemplated their valuable acquisitions, procured by the payment of small weekly instalments regularly collected, afforded, to the serious observer, a scene of no ordinary gratification: since it may reasonably be hoped, and indeed confidently expected, that, where a due value is felt for the revealed will of the Most High, those domestic and social virtues will flourish, which it is the great end of Divine Revelation to implant and cherish.
The young amateurs of this town who acted in the play of John Bull on Tuesday night, for the benefit of the poor, were highly applauded for their performance; but we are sorry to say that the house was not as crowded as was expected.
The pigeon shooting match, intended to have taken place on Wednesday last in our Marsh, was postponed, on account of the unfavourable weather, to next Wednesday.- See Adv.
On Sunday last died, after a long illness, Wm.Stratton, Esq. at the Spa Cottage, Southampton. He was late a resident of Marlborough, Wilts, and was surgeon of the Berks Militia.
On Wednesday last, between one and two o'clock in the afternoon, a fire broke out in a back bed-room in the mansion home of Mrs.Ogle, Above Bar. The fire was occasioned by airing some bed curtains at the bed-room fire; when the alarm was given, the firemen of the town, with their engines, were soon present, as were also many respectable inhabitants, ready to give their assistance. The flames of the bed curtains communicated to the window curtains, which were destroyed, as were also some chairs, some part of the floor, and part of a bedstead.
A young man named Wm.Macdonald, lately advertised as charged with committing an assault on the infant daughter of his master, Mr.Anthony Summers, of this town, has been this week apprehended, in London, by John Wilson, a Bow-street officer, and Wm.Hindey. On Wednesday last he was fully committed to take his trial at the ensuing Winchester Assizes.
( The Printers are authorised to state that the account inserted last week of Mr.Geo.Ede's departure from hence was totally void of foundation. The writer of the paragraph was base enough to impose on the printers by feigning Mr.Ede's hand-writing, and by writing in his name. The real name of the writer shall assuredly be published when ascertained).
Salisbury,
Monday, February 23, 1818.
Prince Leopold.- Many individuals in this kingdom envy the satisfaction which Lady Caroline Damer must receive in contributing to the comfort and gratification of that most interesting, beloved, and illustrious personage, now inhabiting her house at Came. Every account that we receive from Dorchester tends to encrease our regret for our late calamity, and to attach us more and more to a character whose virtues multiply on near inspection and close acquaintance. His Serene Highness's spirits, we are informed, continue depressed and his health, although improved by change of scene and daily exercise in a pure and bracing air, is yet by no means restored. He does not give way to unmanly grief, but summons resolution to pursue those occupations and amusements, which this pleasing residence so abundantly affords him. His mind appears as firm, as his heart is noble, kind, and tender. He visited Dorchester on horseback, last week, and as soon as he was known, silent respect was paid him by every person in the street; and he condescendingly rode with his hat off on seeing the compliment paid him. The eager desire of every individual not to interrupt by unfeeling curiosity the retirement of this interesting Prince, and the respect which is on all occasions so readily paid him, are evident proofs that gratitude reigns in the British nation, and that attachment is the certain consequence of virtuous conduct in illustrious personages. - That he may be restored to perfect heath and tranquillity is the hearty prayer of every creature from the Hebrides to the Land's End; and we understand that this sentiment has been expressed in places from which an address was never before received. The inhabitants of Dorchester earnestly hope that he will again become an inhabitant of Came, - an event agreeable to them, as doubtless it would be to the amiabl. [.....] of it.
Extract from the Gazette De Isle De Jersey,
Saturday 31st of January 1818.
"It is with sincere pleasure we are able to announce from good authority, the intended visit of an English Bishop, to this Island. The venerable Bishop of Winchester, who, from age and infirmities, is incapable of bodily exertion, has requested that most amiable and exalted character the Bishop of Salisbury to undertake a voyage from England to the Island of Guernsey, as well as to this Island, for the purpose of confirming the inhabitants of both Islands, and of consecrating the new Chapels in each, early in the month of June next.
"When we reflect that no Christian Bishop has ever been in these Islands, we cannot too highly appreciate the goodness of the Bishop, in whose province we are, for his paternal care of us, at this time, and more particularly in selecting so truly distinguished a character as the Bishop of Salisbury, who is not more admired in his exalted situation as a Divine, than in private life, by possessing every social virtue that can adorn the man.
"He was the person to whom the education of the ever to be lamented Princess Charlotte was entrusted many years ago, at the express and personal request of the King himself: and how admirably he discharged that most important trust, her well-recorded virtues are the best proof."
Missionary Meeting.- Considerable interest is excited by a meeting which is intended to be holden at the Methodist Chapel, in this city, on Wednesday next, for the purpose of forming a society (similar to many already established in the kingdom) for propagating Christianity amongst heathens. It cannot but be highly gratifying to every pious Christian to learn, that the idolatry and superstition of the heathen world are fast removing from the face of the earth; in the promoting of which great and desirable object it must be acknowledged that the Methodist community have borne a conspicuous part. It appears from authentic documents that they have at present upwards of a hundred missionaries employed in foreign service, and scattered over the four quarters of the globe. In this pious labour the community have certainly received great encouragement and most liberal donations from the public at large, to which may be attributed, in a considerable degree, the very extensive success that has attended their efforts- Several Ministers, eminent for talent, are expected to attend the formation of this society; amongst them are, the Rev.Richard Watson, Secretary of the London Executive Committee; the Rev.Jabez Bunting, of London; the Rev.T.Roberts and Rev.J.Buckley, of Bath; the Rev.Jos.Taylor, of Bristol; the Rev.Jos.Sutcliffe, A.M. of Portsmouth; T.Marriott, Esq. of London; &c.- A preparatory sermon will be preached on Tuesday evening by the Rev.Mr.Bunting.
A Bank for Savings is now finally established at Blandford, Dorset, under the patronage and support of the noblemen, gentlemen, clergy, and principal inhabitants of that town and neighbourhood, by whom donations to a very considerable amount have been already subscribed. Percival North Bastard, Esq. is appointed treasurer to the institution, and Mr.Edward Barrett, silversmith, the actuary, at whose house, in the Market-place, books will be opened to receive deposits on Saturday next the 28th instant.
The first concert, under the direction of Mr.Loder, of Bath, took place at our assembly rooms on Saturday evening, and we hesitate not to say, that we never before witnessed so extraordinary and so resplendent a display of musical talent. Indeed words are inadequate to convey an idea of the performance of Mons.Bochsa and Sig.Puzzi on the harp and french horn; the repeated and lengthened plaudits obtained by their astonishing execution, evinced the effect wrought on the feelings of the enraptured audience. Miss Philpot's expression and execution on the piano-forte were truly delightful; and Miss Mangeon, who possesses a most brilliant voice, gave every possible effect to the airs assigned her. Mr.Percival, on the violoncello, was every thing we could wish and Mr.Loder led the band with the precision and elegance so peculiar to him. The whole performance was received with the most rapturous applause; and we doubt not but the Concert on Tuesday evening will attract a very numerous audience.
It will be seen by an advertisement, that R.Long, Esq. of Ashton; M.P. for this county, intends, on account of ill health, to retire from Parliament upon its dissolution, which is expected shortly to take place.
Salisbury Theatricals.--The theatre on Friday evening last was crowded in every part, the performances being patronized by our worthy Mayor, for the benefit of the poor of this city. The entertainments selected for the evening were, the excellent comedy of Speed the Plough, a French ballet called the Inconstant, and a melodrama which has been greatly admired this season, called Rugantino. The performers acquitted themselves in a manner that did them the highest credit, and the applause bestowed on them was almost unremitting throughout the evening. - A grand melo-drama, possessing the most powerful attraction at Drury-lane theatre, where it is now performing, is announced for this evening, and it will, we doubt not, give universal satisfaction. It is styled The Falls of Clyde, or The Gypsies of the Glen, and is interspersed, we understand, with beautiful music. It would be needless to say that this piece possesses merit, as it is announced to have been composed by the author of that much admired and often repeated drama, The Inkeeper's Daughter.
Bath Fair, on Monday last was more numerously attended than on any former occasion; there was a large show of fat beasts, which sold at advanced prices; but lean cattle met a very dull sale. Various pickpockets and utterers of base coin were apprehended.
Amongst the many improvements that have taken place this winter in the county of Dorset. with the intent to give employ to the labouring poor, there is none more praiseworthy or more honourable to its founder than the new Public Bridge and Causeway erected over the river Frome, at Bradford Peverell, near Dorchester, adjoining the estate of Geo.Purling, Esq. This desirable work is just finished at that gentleman's sole expence, under the direction of the ingenious engineer, Mr.J.D.Harvey, of Weymouth. - It is worthy of mention, that the new line of road over Ridgway Hill, (projected by Mr.J.D.Harvey), is now far advanced towards its completion, and is well worthy the inspection of the curious, for its unique design and singular appearance.
Sudden Death of Sir Wm.Fraser, Bart. - This gentleman died on Friday the 13th inst. at his house in Bedford-square, London. At the moment of his decease, he was enquiring of his servant the cause of a smoke in the house, when he fell down in a fit, and instantly expired. The previous day he had been at the Prince Regent's levee, in good health. Sir William was in his 78th year, and was father of Mrs.Grove, the lady of Dr.Grove, of this city.
Sittings at Westminster Hall, Feb.18.
Smith v. Walker the younger.-This was an action brought by the plaintiff, Miss Smith, of Milford Hall, near this city, against the defendant, a Russia merchant, of No. 38, Mark-lane; London, for breach of promise of marriage.
Mr Serjeant Best stated to the Court that the defendant having proposed that a verdict should be entered for the plaintiff for �350. with full costs, as between attorney and client, he was authorized by the plaintiff to accede to this proposition.
Mr.Serjeant Lens, on the part of the defendant, then apologized for the distress which the unpleasant affair had occasioned to the feelings of the lady,
by stating, that the gentleman, by withdrawing himself from her society, was not actuated by any personal objection to the lady's respectability or moral character, but that a domestic occurrence rendered it imprudent for him to marry.
A verdict was then entered for the plaintiff: damages �350. with full costs, as between attorney and client.
Mr.Serjeant Best and Mr.Casberd were Counsel for the plaintiff; and Mr.Serjeant Lens and Mr.Serjeant Vaughan for the defendant.
Birth.- At Paris, the lady of Alexander Baring, Esq. M.P. for Taunton, of a son - On 11th inst. at Warminster, the lady of J.F.Thring, Esq. of a daughter. -- On Tuesday last, the lady of M.H.Nepean, Esq. of Camesworth, Dorset, of a son.
On Sunday the 13th inst. was married, Mr.Binning, linen draper of Wells, to Miss Mary Richards, milliner, of Bridgewater.
On Monday last was married, at St.Thomas Church, Mr.John Elderton, auctioneer, of this city, to Miss Rachel Wood.
On Thursday last was married at St.George's, Hanover-square, London, Francis Onslow Trent, Esq. youngest son of the late John Trent, Esq. of Dillington-house, Somersetshire, to Judith, eldest daughter of the late J.W.Sober, of the Polygon, Southampton.
On the 8th inst. died, after a few days illness, aged 60 years, Mrs.Burfitt, wife of Mr.Burfitt, Cannwood, North Brewham, Somerset; an affectionate wife and tender mother, whose loss will be severely felt, and her memory lastingly revered, by her family and friends.
On the 14th inst. died, at Weymouth, after a lingering illness, aged 17 years, Miss Harriet Elizabeth Blaney, second daughter of the Right Hon.Lady Blaney, and niece to the Earl of Caledon.
On Tuesday evening last died at the house of the Rev.Dr.Hawes, deeply regretted by all his friends, of a rapid decline, in the 16th year of his age, John, only son of the late Mr.James Harris, of High-street.
A daring robbery was committed early on Monday morning last, in the house of Mr.W.E.Lush, at Damerham, which was broken into and robbed of a considerable quantity or bacon and three guns.- See adv.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol:- James Williams, of Bishopstone, labourer, charged with stealing about 1 cwt. of cleft wood, the property of Henry Rooke, of Bishopstone. - Henry Taylor and Francis West, of New Sarum, labourers, convicted of stealing a quantity of rape greens belonging to Joseph Bell at West Harnham, sentenced to one months imprisonment to hard labour, in default of paying a penalty of 10s. each.
Charlotte Parton begs leave to inform her friends and the public in general, that she has taken the Business of Mr.G.Tew, Baker and Confectioner, in High-street, Andover, and hopes, by strict attention, to merit the continuance of their favours.
Mr.Surrage, Surgeon, at Wincanton, is in immediate want of an Apprentice.
Lost, on Monday last, on the road between Blandford and Salisbury, - A large Folio Book, bound : whoever has found the same, and will bring it to Mr.Goodwin, Lamb Inn, Salisbury, shall receive Half-a-Guinea.
Castle-Street, Salisbury.
To be Sold by Auction, by William Gerrard, on Thursday March 5, 1818, - All the Unredeemed Pledges in the possession of Mrs.Elizabeth Masters, late Pawnbroker, Sarum.- Sale at eleven o'clock.