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The Salisbury And Winchester Journal
And General Advertiser of Wilts, Hants, Dorset, and Somerset.
Printed by and for BENJAMIN CHARLES COLLINS, on the CANAL, SALISBURY.

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Monday, February 28th, 1785

THURSDAY's POST.
FOREIGN NEWS.

PARIS, Feb. 11. A new kind of exhibition is soon to be given to the public. This is an aerostatic giant, of 18 feet in height, ballasted in such a manner as to preserve a perpendicular direction, which is to be set off from one of the windows of the Thuilleries, to ascend into the atmosphere. This colossal figure will, it is said, be accompanied by several others of a less size. If this flying giant should fall, with his suite, in any of the Cantons, where these aerostatic machines are not known, and idea may be formed of the terror of the inhabitants of the country on seeing men fall from the clouds.

Sunday the Rev.Dr. Barrington, Bishop of Salisbury, preached before their Majesties at the Chapel Royal : The Earl of Oxford carried the Sword of State.

A merchant in this city has received a letter from Cadiz, in which is the following articles: " There never was so great a fleet of men at war fitted out at this port as there is at this time, and will be ready to put to sea by the beginning of April; by which time they expect to be joined by some French, Dutch, Venetian, and Danish ships, and the most experienced officers will embark in this expedition, as they think of subduing all the piratical States of Barbary."

No less than five memorials have within these few days been up to the Minister from the city of Bristol; one from the Mayor and Corporation, another from the body of West-India merchants, a third from the gentlemen of the Law, a fourth from the Grand Jury, and a fifth from the merchants, tradesmen, and shopkeepers in general, expressive of the great advantages they derive from the new post conveyance, and praying that it may be extended for the general benefit of trade all over the kingdom.

On Thursday last came on to be tried in the Court of Common Pleas, before the Right Hon. Lord Loughborough and a special jury of the county of Middlesex, the long contested cause between Richard Arkwright, of Cromford, in the county of Derby, Esq. and Peter Nightingale, of Lea, in the same county, Esq. to ascertain Mr. Arkwright's exclusive right to his patent for preparing cotton for spinning; when, after a full hearing of upwards of nine hours, in which gentlemen of the first mechanical knowledge in this kingdom were examined, and the whole process of Mr. Arkwright's very ingenious and useful invention was fully explained, the jury, without going out of Court, brought in a verdict for Mr. Arkwright.
The object of this suit was to assert Mr. Arkwright's exclusive right to the enjoyment of the most admirable invention that ever was produced and brought to perfection by the ingenuity and perseverance of any one man, and which this verdict will entitle him to the full possession of during the existence of his patent.

Yesterday an interesting cause came on before Lord Loughborough in the Court of Common Pleas, Westminster-hall :- An industrious poor woman was plaintiff, and the owner of a stage-coach defendant. It appeared, that a short time since one of the defendant's coaches coming to town, in which the plaintiff was a passenger, being much overloaded, was, by the negligence of the defendant's servant, in turning the carriage, overset, near Charing-Cross; in consequence of which several persons were much hurt, and the plaintiff's leg was fractured at the ankle in so terrible a manner that the surgeons of the Westminster Infirmary were under a necessity of amputating the limb. His Lordship, who acted with the utmost candour and humanity, advised the defendant, who had before offered the injured person 50 guineas, to compromise the matter, which, after some time, he did; and the affair was settled on his giving the plaintiff one hundred guineas, and paying all costs.

BANKRUPTS. John Vincin, of Newton St.Loe, Somersetshire, mealman.- Robert Rowley, of Hallow, Worcestershire, hop-merchant.- Benjamin Passon, of Dobenham, Suffolk, shopkeeper.- George Daniell, of Kilgarren, Pembrokeshire, ironmaster.- William Blew, of Bromyard, Herefordshire, butcher.




SATURDAY's POST.
LONDON, THURSDAY, Feb. 24

Yesterday Commodore Sawyer was at the levee, and kissed the King's hand on being appointed naval commander on the American station.
Yesterday --- Smith, Esq. was at the levee at St.James's, and was presented to the King on his marriage with Lady Georgina Fitzroy, daughter of the Duke of Grafton. This day the lady was presented to the Queen. The above couple have been upwards of five years married, but have not attended the Court.

A number of gentlemen in Scotland have formed themselves into a society for prosecuting discoveries to the North Pole; they have fitted out a ship at Perth to sail next month with naturalists, astronomers, &c. on board, (all volunteers) who are provided with every necessity for such an undertaking.

The house adjoining the Treasury, late Lady Walpole's, is getting ready with the greatest expedition, for the reception of the six Commissioners to transact the business on East India affairs, conformable to Mr. Pitt's East India bill of last sessions. They are to meet in the ensuing week for the first time. The following are the Commissioners who are named in the said bill, viz. Lords Sydney, Mulgrave, Walsingham, Mr. Pitt, Mr. Grenville, and Henry Dundas, Esq. Their days of meeting are not as yet fixed upon; all dispatches from India are to be received at and sent from this office.

The proceedings of a certain Countess against her husband are said to be dropped, by the interposition of friends.

Saturday last -- Sheels, many years Deputy Barrack Master at Plymouth, was fully committed from Bow-street, to take his trial for defrauding Government of various sums of money. The pitiful sum of which he stands committed is only �17.

Last night at seven o'clock a dreadful fire broke out at the house of Sir John Hawkins, in Queen's-square, Westminster, which consumed that and the Bishop of Carlisle's adjoining, and damaged the upper part of the Rev. Mr. Crathrode's, before it was got under. A number of engines were on the spot, but few of them could play, for want of water, owing to the frost.

Tuesday se'nnight a man was taken up at Birmingham, and committed to the dungeon, charged with stealing out of a parcel, which was put into the seat of the Coventry coach (in which he was a passenger) a bill of �126. a few days before, and which was found upon him. As soon as he was detected, he put the bill into his mouth, and was swallowing it, when one of his pursuers seized him by the throat, which he forcibly pressed with his hands, and at last, with some difficulty, obliged him to disgorge it. This man is supposed to have practised, for some years past, robberies similar to that for which he is now apprehended.

Yesterday the sessions began at the Old Bailey, when five prisoners were capitally convicted, viz. Peter Newbery and William Iverson, for assaulting John Lockell, a Chelsea pensioner, in the Five Fields, Chelsea, and robbing him of a pension ticket, and one guinea - Joseph Hitchcock, John Miles, and James Gray, for stealing 10,000 dollars, and about 40 watches, on board the ship Elbe, lying on the River Thames.
Palmer, who was convicted last sessions of forging stamps for receipts, but whose judgment was arrested till the opinion of the twelve Judges should be taken, being put to the bar yesterday at the Old Baily, the Court informed him that the Judges, upon considering his cafe, were of opinion that the verdict was right.

DIED.-Saturday morning at Bill-Hill, in Berkshire, aged 84, the Dowager Lady Gower. Her Ladyship has languished three weeks, in a very miserable state, of the burns the received by her clothes taking fire, which caused her dissolution, by turning to a mortification.- Sunday night, at his house in Piccadilly, General Philip Honeywood, Colonel of the third regiment of Dragoon Guards, and Governor of Hull.- Wednesday, at Marybone, Sir Thomas Pye, Knight, Admiral of the White, and Lieutenant-General of Marines.




SHIP NEWS.

PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 25 Arrived: Adventure, Clark, and Princess Augusta, Nairne, from Plymouth; Neptune, Lark, from Padstow; Molly, Kenn, from Greenock; Morning Star, Morrison, from. Dungarvon; Unity, Bulbeck, from Looe; Supply, ---, from Deptford; Mary, Fitzgerald, from Charles-Town; and Samuel and Dove, Thompson, from Alicant.
Sailed: Unity, Aughton, and Thomas and Hannah, Fenwick, for Sunderland; Triton, Chalmers, for Ostend ; Eliza, Jackson, for Stockton; Neptune, Lark, for Plymouth; Princess, Augusta, Nairne, for London; Constant Trader, Roberts, and Mary, Fitzgerald, for Amsterdam; and Charles, Norris, for Rotterdam.
COWES, Feb. 25 Arrived: Endeavour, White, from Cherbourg; and Lioness, Sherring, from Guernsey.
POOLE, Feb. 26. Arrived: Sally, Righted, and Amity, Durnford, from London; Frogmore, Lamble, from Cartmouth; Bonavista, Mugford, from Figura; Hopewell, Poole, from Carmarthen; Friends Goodwill, Howell, from Milford; and Mary, White, from Waterford.
Sailed: Commerce, Stanesmore, for Guernsey; David, Suter, for Bilboa; Blessing, Miller, for Sunderland; Laurell Cutter, Lander, on a cruize; John, Carter, for Newcastle; Nancy, Barnes, for Haverfordwest; Kempenfelt, Glover, for Plymouth; Mary and Margaret, Sinkler, for Hull; and Betsey, Curtis, for London.



MONDAY's POST.
(By Express from London.)
From the LONDON GAZETTE, Feb. 26.
WAR-OFFICE, February 26.

THIRD Regiment of Dragoon Guards, Major General Richard Burton Phillipson to be Colonel, vice Philip Honywood, deceased.

BANKRUPTS.- Thomas Carter, of Grove-street, Hackney, brandy merchant - Charles Woodhead, of Stockwell, Surry, dyer.- Richard Joleff, of Bristol, butcher.- John Faffey of Walthamstow, Essex, merchant.- William Taylor, of Southampton, shopkeeper.- Thomas Wigan, the younger, of Bristol, banker.- John Pinsent, of Plymouth, soap-boiler.- Joseph Owen, of Huddersfield, Yorkshire, merchant.

Friday morning, between four and five o'clock, the post-boy bringing the mail to the General Post-Office from Kingston, was stopped near the Bald Faced Stag alehouse, adjoining to Wimbledon common, by two men on foot, who broke open the cart, and took away the following bags, viz. Portsmouth, Petersfield, Chichester,. Arundel, Guildford, Godalming, Haslemere, Midhurst, Ripley, Petworth, Kingston, Esher, Farnham, Havant, and Cobham.




HOME NEWS.

COWES, Feb. 25. On Sunday last was brought into this port, by the Swan cutter, Capt. Sarmon, 760 casks, containing about 3000 gallons of foreign spirits, which he seized the day before in two large tub boats, near Christchurch.

PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 25, Sailed the Hebe frigate, and the Echo sloop at war, on a cruize. Also the Northampton, Capt. Kirkaldy, for the West Indies; and the Termagant sloop of war, for Plymouth.
Arrived last night, after a passage of five months, the Juno frigate, Capt. Montague, from the East-Indies.
The Leocadia frigate is gone out of harbour to Spithead. Commodore Sawyer, who succeeds Sir Charles Douglas at Halifax, is expected to go in her to that station; and she is then to proceed to Newfoundland.

SOUTHAMPTON, Feb. 26. Late last night the dwelling-house of Mrs. Bagenal, of this town, was broke open, and robbed of plate to a very considerable amount. The perpetrators of this villainy have not yet been discovered.
On Tuesday morning, about four o'clock, a fire broke out in the hot-house at Belle Vue, near this town, the residence of Mrs. Chambers, occasioned by a piece of timber in or near the flue taking fire. The flames had risen to some height, and were spreading rapidly, unperceived by any of the family, when, happily, the London stage coach came up, and the coachman giving the alarm, by the indefatigable exertions of the servants, the fire was soon subdued, without doing any considerable damage to the building.




WINCHESTER, FEBRUARY 20.

A correspondent informs us from Titchfield, that in imitation of the good example set by Portsmouth Common and Gosport, a. regular nightly watch is established in that place.
At our assizes, which begin to-morrow, before the Hon. Sir Beaumont Hotham, Knt. and the Hon. Francis Buller, Esq. upwards of fifty prisoners are to take their trials, among whom are four for murder, eleven for housebreaking, eleven for highway robberies, besides a number for forging seamen's wills, horse-stealing, sheep-stealing, &c. &c.




SALISBURY, FEBRUARY 28.

On Tuesday was married Mr. George Whisten, hatter, of Blandford, to Miss Brixey, of Tarrant Hinton, in Dorset, an agreeable young lady, with a genteel fortune.
Monday died in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, London, in the 73d year of his age, Thomas Harris, Esq. late one of the Masters in Chancery, and uncle to Sir James Harris, K.B. of this city, now Ambassador at the Hague.
On the 17th instant died, at Bishopstone, in this county, the Rev. Caleb Colton; whole loss will be long regretted by his parishioners.
On the 20th instant died Mr. John Hancock, of Frome. He was deservedly respected in life, and is much lamented in death. Those who knew him best, revered him most, and by them his loss will long be regretted.
Tuesday last died Mr. Cave, at the Six Bells, in Winchester-street.

We hear that the Right Hon. Lord Herbert has very humanely ordered sixty pounds to be given in bread to the poor of Wilton, at this inclement season. And that the Right Hon. Mr. Hamilton has also added forty pounds for the same benevolent purposes. An example well worthy of imitation.
We are also informed that the gentlemen, tradesmen, and principal inhabitants of Wilton, have established a Sunday's School by subscription, for the education of the numerous poor children in that borough; and that the Mayor and Corporation have granted the use of the Town-Hall for that laudable purpose.
We learn from Milborne Port, Somersetshire, that the minister and parishioners there have happily succeeded so well in their mutual endeavours to promote a Sunday's School, as to be enabled to put fifty children under proper direction and teaching for a due observance of the sabbath, and learning to read, and to clothe them all yearly with an upper garment.- A laudable example of attention to the poor and ignorant, which we heartily wish may be generally imitated.
Thursday se'nnight a North-Wiltshire Attorney was nonsuited in his own cause in the court of King's Bench, before Lord Mansfield, on an action brought against the Defendant for fees and disbursements, for want of the Attorney's delivering his bill signed by him a month before the commencement of the action, as the statute in that case directs.
A correspondent hopes a numerous audience this evening will close our theatrical campaign, and which he thinks there is little doubt of, as a generous public is ever ready to reward industry, and those who labour for their entertainment.
A correspondent in Somersetshire informs us, that the fall of snow on Monday last, between Frome and Wells, was so great, as to cover the surface of the earth to the depth of near three feet in the course of a few hours.
A few days since two weavers of this city were charged before the Magistrates with purloining and offering to sale a considerable quantity of yarn, the property of Messrs. D. and T. Dyke, and being convicted thereof, were sentenced to pay the fine accordingly. We understand that the Woollen Manufacturers are determined to prosecute, with the utmost severity, all persons guilty of the like embezzlements, or of any other mal-practices in the trade that are cognizable by the law.

The county gaol in Fisherton was never more full of prisoners than at this instant; besides those who are to take their trials at the ensuing assizes, there are no less than 22 convicts sentenced for hard labour upon the Thames and transportation, most of whom have lain there nearly a twelvemonth since their sentences were passed; It is an heavy expence upon the county to maintain them so long after they ought to have been removed; but when it is considered that there poor wretches, whose crimes have driven them from society, and deprived them of every friend, are not only detained in cells, loaded with chains, for this long period, but that their sentences do not commence until they are actually transported or on hoard the hulks; humanity must recoil at the recital of so heavy an additional punishment, arising perhaps from the indolence of some servant to the state; nor is it thus with this prison alone, but generally so through the kingdom: Where is the patriotism, mercy, and philanthropy of our men in power, if they suffer such wanton cruelty as this to go unpunished ? and above all, what a reflection is it upon us as Englishmen, who boast of our liberty above all other gifts, that by our indifference we tacitly approve such enormity. To what purpose was the act passed last session of Parliament for the transportation of felons ?

The Managers of the Theatre, in behalf of themselves and their company, return most sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, Close, and Public in general, for their generous encouragement, and respectfully acquaint them, that the Theatre will close for the season this evening, when a new comedy, interspersed with songs, will be performed, called Two to One; after which a new laughable interlude, called The Mogul Tale; or, A Peep into the Seraglio; to which will be added, the comedy of The Commissary.





The FROSTY NIGHT.
Written the 22d of this Instant February.
THE Moon, high-mounted in her azure throne.
And clad in rich-emblazon'd brightness gay,
Looks down on Earth, as with a mother's care,
And shines alike on valley, hill, and mount;
Around her teem a thousand beauteous stars,
And all the heav'n seems lighted up with joy !
But shall the muse, with eyes uplifted to the skies,
Be led to swell her theme on that alone ?
She must descend :- And lo ! each spot of earth
Is most profusely mantled with a fleecy snow;
And, oh! the rigid wind! that doth alternate change
From South to West, with such unnat'ral freedom blows,
That human frames, which are at best but frail,
Are much too flexible to bear the stroke,
So chilling 'tis ! so piercing ! and so cold !
But yet, with ev'ry rigour that the season bears,
The lonesome trav'ler, that is afar from home,
And with a heavy heart doth seek his way,
Doth unto thee, bright Empress of the night!
Offer the tribute of his feeble praise;
For by thy light he guesses at the path he takes,
And comes still nearer to his wish'd for home.

ROMEO.





To the PRINTER, &c.

SIR,
THE following anecdote may be serviceable to travellers, who are very curious in inspecting the curiosities in barbarous nations,- The Celebrated Aaron Hill, when in Egypt, had the curiosity to examine a catacomb; he was accompanied in his expedition by two other gentlemen, and conducted by a guide (one of the natives of. the country). They at length arrived at the spot, and without taking notice of some fellows who were sauntering about the place, they descended, by ropes, into the vault. No sooner were they let down, than they were presented with a spectacle which struck them with horror; two gentlemen, apparently starved to death, lay before them. One of these unhappy victims had a tablet in his hand, on which was written, in pathetic language, the story of their lamentable fate; it seems they were brothers, of rank and family in Venice, and having, in the course of their travels, entrusted themselves with one of the natives, for the purpose of visiting the inside of the catacomb, the perfidious villain had left them there to perish. The danger to which Mr. Hill and his friends were exposed, instantly alarmed them: they had scarce read the shocking tale, when, looking up, they beheld their inhuman guide, assisted by two others, whom they had seen near the spot, closing the entrance into the vault. They were now reduced to the utmost distress; however, they drew their swords, and were determined to make some desperate effort, to rescue themselves from a scene so truly dreadful. With this resolution, they were groping about at random in the dark, when they were startled at the groans of some one seemingly in the agonies of death; they attended to the dismal sound, and at length, by means of a glimmering light from the top of the catacomb, they saw a man just murdered; and a little beyond they discovered his inhuman murderers, flying with the utmost precipitation. They pursued them immediately, and though they were not able to come up with them, they however had the good fortune to reach the opening, through which these wretches escaped out of the cavern, before they had time to roll the stone on the top of it.-Thus, Mr. Hill, and his friends, were, by a miracle saved.





POOLE, DORSET.

MR. PETER JOLLIFF, in West-street, returns his best thanks to his customers in the COAL TRADE, and intreats the favour of them to continue their custom to Mr. HARRY DAUBENY, to whom he has given up that trade.

MR. HARRY DAUBENY having entered into the COAL TRADE, at the same yard, in West-street, where Mr. PETER JOLLIFF carried on that trade, begs the favour of the continuance of Mr. Jolliff's customers, and any others that will favour him with their orders.




Insane and Lunatic PATIENTS.

W. FINCH begs leave to acquaint the public, that for the better conveniency of his patients, he is removed from his house at MILFORD, to LAVERSTOCK HOUSE, where he receives and accommodates Lunatic Patients on the same terms as usual.
Laverstock House is delightfully and healthfully situate on an eminence about one mile from Salisbury, opening into a beautiful extensive garden, with every other accommodation for the reception of any lady or gentleman needing such a retreat, and where they will find every possible regard to their ease and cure.




INOCULATION.

MR. DOLLING and Co. beg leave to return their grateful thanks to all their friends, and the public in general, for past favours, and at the same time to acquaint them, that Inoculation is continued at Bramshaw, in the New Forest, as usual.
N.B. Patients will be attended at their own houses, or whole parishes, on the earliest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. Inoculation will be continued at Wallop Lodge as usual.




To the Curious in GOOSEBERRY-TREES.

J. MADDOCK and SON, FLORISTS, at Walworth, near London, beg leave to inform the curious in gooseberry-trees, that they have by much the largest and best collection of them in England; the berries of which have weighed from ten to sixteen pennyweights, and are of excellent flavour.

Catalogues of the above may be had by applying to them, or (joined to those of flowers) of the principal booksellers in the chief towns of Great Britain and Ireland.
N.B. They are now ready for sale, and may be sent to any part of the globe. The prices are from four shillings to one guinea per dozen.




ALL Persons having any demands on the estate and effects of the late Mr. STEPHEN FOOTT, Surgeon and Apothecary, deceased, at Donhead St. Mary, in the county of Wilts, are desired to send in their accounts to James Goddard, his executor and administrator :- And all Persons indebted to the aforesaid Mr. Stephen Foott, either on bills, notes of hand, bonds, &c. are required to pay the same to the above-named James Goddard, executor and administrator, on or before the first day of April ensuing, or they will be proceeded against by law, without further notice.




SHEEP-STEALER.

RAN away to escape Justice, JOHN TARRANT, of Lyon's-Hill, near Woolsbridge, in the parish of Ringwood Hants, labourer, about 55 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, thin made, and wears a brown wig: Whoever will give information to Mr. Turner, or R. Strickland, of Fordingbridge, Hants, so that he may be taken, shall have all reasonable expenses paid, and be handsomely rewarded.




DEVIZES, WILTS.

THE advertisement of I. Newton, of the 7th inst. having appeared again in this Journal on the 14th, with a postscript, without his knowledge, it is presumed to be the work, of some officious -- friends. Now I. Newton having hitherto been a considerable sufferer by the indiscreet officiousness of such friends, desires they will totally desist from those practices in future. The advice of candid friends will be ever acceptable, but a dictating spirit (the legitimate offspring of an insupportable vanity) he has no relish for. Those generous friends having, in the violence of their zeal, forgot to pay the Printer, are just reminded how necessary that is, for supporting the character they have assumed.




A ROBBERY.

WHEREAS some person or persons have cut away the CABLE and stole the BUOY ROPE of the Pleasure Yacht, belonging to Mr. HARDING, jun. of Portsmouth, while lying at her moorings in Portsmouth harbour; and between the 4th and 8th instant, at night, broke open and entered the said Yacht, and stole thereout a Cable and Trawl Warp, a Carpet, some Knives and Forks, Silver Spoons, and sundry articles of Cabin Furniture; likewise have been stolen a large Iron Grapnel, two of the flukes broken therefrom, and a Flannel Dressing Gown, with buttons at the collar and sleeves.
Whoever will apprehend, or cause to be apprehended, or give information of the persons who committed the said robberies, on conviction, shall receive Two Pounds reward.




AT a Meeting of a number of LIEUTENANTS of his Majesty's Royal Navy, held at the Crown Inn Portsmouth, on the 8th of February, 1785, they having taken into consideration the hardships, as well as indigence, to which the WIDOWS of Lieutenants are exposed, beg leave to submit to the Lieutenants of the different ships in general, as well as to those on half pay,- Whether it would not be a laudable exertion of benevolence, to form some plan to obviate this great inconvenience, by subscribing something annually for the above purpose; they therefore request the Lieutenants who wish to become subscribers, to take the trouble of signifying their assent, by a line directed to Lieut. Stephen Peter Mouat, Chairman, at the Crown Inn, Portsmouth, where a Committee of Lieutenants will sit every Thursday, for the purpose of carrying so laudable a scheme into execution.

N.B. All letters to be post-paid.




To render Medicine agreeable to the Palate and grateful to the Stomach, has ever been an object of no small importance with the Faculty; and where these desiderata can be attained without impairing the efficacy of the remedy, the prospect of cure is greatly increased.
THE Inventor and Preparer of the ENGLISH COFFEE is peculiarly happy in presenting to the public a remedy no less efficacious than elegant ! at once a MOST AGREEABLE BREAKFAST COMPOUND, and divine RESTORATIVE FOR REDUCED CONSTITUTIONS, composed of the most fragrant and balsamic herbs, roots, barks, and flowers, natives of India, America, Italy, and England, and devoid of every kind of mineral substance. It may be taken by the most delicate, without the least idea of injury, and with the most probable views of success.
The principles and intention of this article, (for it cannot properly be stiled a medicine) are to assist languid or decayed nature, to fan the vital flame, give a tone to the relaxed habit, enrich the blood, and renovate the system; its power is gentle, yet continual, and constant use will ensure it an effectual cure for Astmas, old confirmed Coughs, Consumptions, Wheezings, Tremors, Vertigoes, Spasmodic Twitches, Palpitation of the Heart, lost Appetite, Head-Achs, low Spirits, and all other disorders of the Consumptive and Nervous tribe, whether arising from a delicacy in the habit, irregular living, or advanced years; sago, jellies, soups, viper broths, and other well known restoratives, have all been laid aside by many Gentlemen of the Faculty, in preference to the English Coffee; suffice it to say, that the late eminent Physician, Dr. Fothergill, constantly prescribed it.
From several singular and respectable cases sent the Proprietor, the following are selected;
Mr. Hugh James, of Runfields, near Romsey, aged 70 years, cured of a Consumption, after having taken medical prescriptions for two years in vain.
Mr. H.W. an eminent attorney, of Melksham, Wilts, in a letter to the preparer, says, "he has found such benefit from the English Coffee, that he shall drink it the remainder of his life,"
Mr. William Simpson, of Bristol, restored by this alone to perfect health, from a very reduced Nervous state.
Many other cases are ready to lay before the public, but the afflicted will do well in making a trial of the Coffee; they will, at all events, find it perfectly innocent, and there is the greatest cause to hope, from long experience, that it will answer their most sanguine expectations.
It is sold in quarter-pound canisters, price 2s. 8d. in half pound ditto, 5s. and in pound ditto, 9s. duty included, (by special appointment) by B.C. Collins, Salisbury, the newsmen, and by the correspondents, whose names are inserted at the foot of the last page.




WANTED, a SERVANT, that can take care of a garden, knows how to wait at table, and look after a couple of horses. Fur further particulars apply to J. Ackerman, bookseller, stationer, &c. in Bridport, Dorset.

None need apply whose character will not bear the strictest examination.




APPRENTICE

WANTED, in any good creditable business, a Master for a YOUTH about 13 years of age, who has had a good education, and writes an exceeding good hand. A small premium will be given.- The master must find him in every thing but clothing, as the friends of the youth will be at a great distance from him.- Letters, post-paid, for S.P.A. at Mr. Crabb's, cutler, Salisbury, describing very fully the business, terms, situation, &c, &c. will be immediately attended to.




THE friends of a very amiable, genteel young LADY, about thirteen years of age, wish to meet with a family (or a middle aged lady) of respectability, who would like the company of a very sensible child, perfectly good-tempered, and well educated, and treat her as one of the family. It is hoped no one will answer this who is not in a genteel situation of life, nor anyone whose only view is for a boarder, but such whose wish is more for a very agreeable companion, than for lucre, Letters (post-paid) addressed for L.L.L. at Mr. Crabb's, cutler, Salisbury, mentioning particulars, shall be duly answered.




ISLE OF WIGHT.

TO be SOLD, a New and Neat POST-CHAISE, with Silk Blinds, and harness, late the property of Mrs. Stephens, deceased.
For particulars enquire of Mr. Richard Sheath, at the Bell, Newport; or Mr. John Haynes, at West-Cowes.




A WATCH LOST.

RETURNING from hunting, between Woodborough, Wilts, and Gratley Lodge, on Friday February the 11th, a Silver Watch, enclosed in a dark shagreen case, studded with silver, maker's name Allum, New Bond-street, London, with a garter blue ribband, and gilt hook and key.

Whoever will bring the said watch to Gratley Lodge, near Weyhill, Hants, or to the Printer of this Paper, shall receive Two Guineas reward.




SALISBURY, FEB. 27, 1785.
ON the 27th of January last a TRUSS of Manchester Velverets and Fustians was brought by the London carrier to WILLIAM REDMAN's, in Silver-street. The said Truss of Goods not being his property, whoever can prove it to be theirs, may have it, by applying to
William Redman
aforesaid, and paying the charges.--- The direction on the Truss was HOWARD and REDMAN
, Salisbury.




ISLE OF WIGHT.

WHEREAS JOHN SIERS, of Hurstake, in the parish of Carisbrooke, in the Isle of Wight, Ship Builder, hath by his indenture, dated the 23d of February 1785, assigned over to Trustees all his Estate and Effects whatsoever, for the benefit of all his creditors, who shall execute the said deeds: Such creditors are therefore desired forthwith to call at the office of Mr. Gilbert, attorney at law, at Newport, and execute the said trust deed, or they will be excluded the benefit thereof: And all persons indebted to the said trust estate, are hereby required immediately to pay their respective debts at the said office, or they will be sued without further notice.




PORTSMOUTH.

THOMAS HIGGENS, positively retiring from business, acquaints his friends and the public, that he is now Selling off, without reserve, at and under prime Cost, all his very large and valuable Stock of WOOLLEN and LINEN DRAPERY, MERCERY, and HOSIERY; together with a large quantity of ready-made ruffled and plain Shirts, checked ditto, Sheets, and Pillow-ties, Gold and Silver Lace, Buttons and Trimmings of all sorts, &c. &c.
Any person inclinable to purchase the whole or part of the said Stock, together with the House, will be treated with on the most reasonable and advantageous terms.




HANTS.

TO be LETT, and entered on at Michaelmas next, Old Stile, BROUGHTON MANOR FARM, now in the occupation of Farmer Shepard, containing about 300 acres in the common fields of Broughton, 33 acres of meadow in Oakley and King's Meads, a small Mead called Potter's Mead, of about one acre and a half, and 32 acres of inclosed grounds, in all about 360, with common for 39 cows, 9 runners, and a bull, and 450 sheep. The wheat lain of 50 acres may be entered upon the 24th of June next; the next year's hay in Oakley Mead will be the property of a new tenant, who has liberty to sow grass feeds with lenten corn.
For further particulars enquire of Mr. Wm. Strong, Clement's-inn, London; or of Mr. Spare, at Norman Court, who will shew the same.




FAREHAM, HANTS.

All that FARM, consisting of a farm-house, barns, stables, suitable outhouses, gardens, and orchards, with one hundred acres of arable, meadow, and pasture lands, and seventeen acres of coppice, situate in the tithing of Crockerhill, in the parish of Fareham, in the county of Southampton, now in the occupation of James Chamberlain, tenant at will, who is to quit the premises at Michaelmas next. The timber to be taken at a fair valuation.

The above Estate is Copyhold of Inheritance, held under the Bishop of Winton, and is capable of great improvements.
For particulars apply to Mr. James Collins, attorney at law, or to Mr. Stead, broker, Gosport, who will shew the premises.




A Freehold FARM in HAMPSHIRE to be Sold.

ON Thursday the 14th of April, 1785, between the hours of twelve and three in the afternoon, at the George and Pelican, Speenhamland, near Newbury, will be Sold by Auction, (unless disposed of previously by private sale, of which notice will be given in this paper) - A FREEHOLD FARM, called NOKEHOUSE, in the parish of Burghclere, Hants, containing about 90 acres of good arable and pasture land, with a good dwelling-house, and all necessary buildings thereunto belonging, now let on a lease which will expire at Michaelmas 1786, at the yearly rent of �70. It is conveniently situated for Newbury market.- The timber to be valued separately, as usual.
For further particulars enquire of Messrs. Knott and Serle, in Winchester; or of Frederick Cowslad, Esq. of Donnington, near Newbury.




HOUSES in YEOVIL.

TO be LETT, from next Lady-day, a modern built DWELLING-HOUSE, with a small walled garden in front, consisting of a breakfast parlour, a dining ditto, and drawing-room, four sleeping rooms, besides garrets, a china closet, kitchen, brewhouse, pantry, larder, good under-ground cellars, wine vaults, and convenient offices, well supplied with water.
Also to be lett, and entered upon at Midsummer next, a neatly finished DWELLING-HOUSE, in the pleasantest part of the town, in the possession of Philip Walsh, Esq. built about three years, since constantly inhabited, and in every respect fit for the reception of a small genteel family.

The taker of either may be accommodated with a large kitchen garden; and from three to fifteen acres of pasture.
For particulars apply to Messrs. Batten, Yeovil.




TIMBER.

TO be SOLD, 386 OAK, 85 ASH, and 5 BEECH TREES, with their tops and bark, standing in and near Dodington woods. The woods are about half a mile west of Nether Stowey, in the county of Somerset, and are partly adjoining to the turnpike road leading from thence to Watchett, and are distant only about three miles from the Bristol Channel. The oak is calculated for ship building.
A survey for disposing of the timber will be held on Tuesday the 8th day of March next, between the hours of three and five in the afternoon, at the Globe inn, in Nether Stowey aforesaid, on the conditions of sale to be then produced.
Apply to Mr. Doggett, at Eastbury, near Blandford; Mr. Symes, attorney, Castle-street, Bridgewater; or Mr. Kingdon, at Milverton. Mr. Chester, of Dodington, will shew the timber.- Dated 16 February, 1785.




GLOUCESTERSHIRE.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. CHRISTIE, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, London, on Wednesday the 23d of March, at one o'clock,

A Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, consisting of the Manor (with the Court Baron) of Ashton and Grafton, and six eligible Farms, containing near 1000 acres of rich land, with their suitable buildings, &c. lett to respectable tenants, at the annual rent of 995 pounds.

The estate is compact and tythe free, situate in the parish of Beckford, between Tewkesbury and Evesham, in the county of Gloucester.

Messrs. Baldwin, Martin, Izard, and Nind, the tenants, will shew the Farms; of whom printed particulars may now be had; also at the Bell Inn, Gloucester; the Hop-pole, Worcester; at the principal Inns in the adjacent market-towns; of John Parsons, Esq. at Kemmiston, near Tewkesbury; and in Pall Mall.

N.B. The estate will be put up in one or two lots, at the option of the company.




The COTTAGE, near WILBURY, WILTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on the Premises, by RICHARD SMITH, on Wednesday the second of March next, and two following days,- The genteel HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Plate, China, &c. the property of RICHARD COX, Esq. consisting of bedsteads with mahogany fluted pillars, cotton and stuff furniture; exceeding fine feather beds, mattrasses, and other bedding; great variety of cabinet goods in double and single chests of drawers, dining, Pembroke, card, and dressing tables; two deal wardrobes; compass back, dinner, and rout chairs, cabriole, sopha, glasses, and grates, Turkey, Wilton, and Scotch carpets, harpsichord, and table clock, and two following-pieces, screw kitchen range, and parent iron oven, set of covers, set of pans, and all sorts of kitchen articles; a mangle, washing furnace, and tubs. Also a broad wheel waggon, and field roller, &c. &c.
The sale to begin precisely at eleven o'clock. To be viewed Monday and Tuesday preceding the sale. Catalogues may be had the 28th inst. at the place of sale, and at R. Smith's Cabinet and Upholstery Warehouse, Salisbury.




ALRESFORD, Feb. 10, 1785.
WILLIAM C. SHAWFORD respectfully begs leave to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and public in general, that he has taken and entered on the SWAN INN, in Alresford, Hants, late in the occupation of his father, which he is now fitting up, and new furnishing in the genteelest manner; has procured an assortment of Wines, &c. and hopes, by an unremitting attention to business, to merit their generous support and protection.




LYMINGTON, HANTS.

TO be SOLD by Private Contract, a MESSUAGE or DWELLlNG-HOUSE, consisting of three parlours, a dining-room, and seven bed-chambers, a very good kitchen, a brewhouse, and cellars, yards, garden, large storehouse, and other outhouses, situated near the quay, in the occupation of Mrs. Colborne.
N.B. The garden contains about an acre of land, and is a most desirable situation for building on. The house, with the storehouse and other buildings, are very convertible, and would make a complete common brewery, or might be otherwise much improved to the advantage of any person in or out of business, and will be sold separate, with a small part of the garden, if required.
For further particulars enquire of Mr. Garton, Charlotte-street, Bloomsbury, London; Mr. Turner, attorney, Fordingbridge; Messrs. Fielder and Warner, Lymington; or Mr. Warner, at Christchurch; who have directions to treat for the whole together, or the house and buildings, or the garden, or part of it, separately.




SALISBURY.
For the BENEFIT of Mr. PARRY.
ON Tuesday, March 8, 1785, will be performed at the Theatre,
SAMSON,
An ORATORIO, composed by HANDEL.
With a full BAND, and CHORUS.
The principal Vocal Performers- Miss COLLINS, Master Goss, Mr. Goss, Mr. HILL, Mr. INCLEDON, and Mr. PARRY.
The First Violin by Mr. MAHON.
Between the First and Second Acts, (by particular Desire)
A HUNTING SONG, by Mr. PARRY.
Between the Second and Third Acts,
A CONCERTO for two Performers, on the Grand PIANO-FORTE, by Messrs. PARRY and SIBLY.
BOXES 4s.- PIT 3s.- GALLERY 2s.
Tickets may be had of Mr. Parry, at Mr. Boyter's, in the Close; at the principal Inns; and Printing-Office.
To begin precisely at seven o'clock.
Correct Books of the Performance, 6d. each, may be had at the Inns, and Printing-Office.




WILTS.
PUDNELL FARM, in the parish of Earl Stoke, entire, tythe-free, and within a ring fence,

To be LETT, and entered on at Old Lady-day next, comprising about 40 acres of arable land, part cropped, and part in preparation for the Lenten crop, and about 156 acres, more or less, of pasture, within bounds.
The present tenant (whose term then expires) will shew the premises, which are about four miles from Devizes, three from Market-Lavington, and eight from Warminster.
Also, at Great Cheverel, a fine sporting country, and near the downs, - A convenient MANSION-HOUSE, of five rooms on a floor, and light closets, unfurnished, an exceeding good garden and orchard, with a pigeon-house, granary, and suitable offices, a pasture ground of about three acres, with a grass stable in it, and the liberty of the manor.
The premises are on an eminence, near the Church, about two miles from Market-Lavington, five from Devizes, 20 from Bath, and surrounded by turnpike roads.
Apply to Henry Edwards, Esq. at Mr. Gibbons's, Chandos Buildings, Bath, or in the Close, Salisbury; Mr. Fricker, at Imber; and William Potter, at Cheverel aforesaid.

Also, at RODE, about eight miles from Bath,

A compleat COTTAGE, consisting of a hall, light closet, and parlour, with a good cellar under, a garden, orchard, stable for three horses, room for a post-chaise, and suitable offices; for several years in the occupation of the Hon. Mrs. Arundel, deceased; on a dry healthy situation, near the Church, and an excellent Mineral Water in the village, which has several trades in it convenient in the family way, and near Frome, Bradford, and Trowbridge.
The Frome Machine to London goes by the door on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; and Machines from Bristol and Bath, to Salisbury, Southampton, and Portsmouth, &c. most days within about half a mile of it.
Apply to Capt. Wadman, at Wingfield, between Rode and Bradford; and to John Holder, tenant of the estate belonging to it on Rode Common.




A SINGLE HORSE CHAISE, with a head and harness complete, to be lett to any part of England, at 2s. 6d. per day, by Lively and Partner, Sarum.




Winchester County Hospital, Feb. 23, 1785.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Monday the 7th of March is appointed for a Special Committee to be holden, at twelve o'clock at noon, to recommend to a Court of Governors a SURGEON to the Hospital, in the room of Mr. BARKER, who has resigned.
W.H. VAUGHAN, Secretary.




CONCERT and BALL,

FOR the BENEFIT of Messrs. JUNG, will be on Wednesday next, the 2d of March. - The CONCERT to begin at seven o'clock, and to be over at half past eight, when the BALL will commence.
Tickets at 3s. 6d. to be had of Mr. Jung, St. Peters-street; and of Mess. Robbins and Gilmour.- Tea and Cards as usual.
Winchester, Feb. 26, 1785.




HANTS.

TO be SOLD, a quantity of different sorts of HAY, viz. First and Second Cut of Clover, some Water Meadow, and a small rick of excellent dry Meadow Hay, fitting for sheep.- The whole well-made and hinted.

For particulars apply to John Read, at Fordingbridge.




UPPER WOODFORD, near AMESBURY.

TO be SOLD by Hand, by C. LONG, on Friday next, the 4th of March, and following day, at the Rev. Mr. ABREY's, at Woodford aforesaid,- All sorts of HOUSE-HOLD GOODS, with good beds and bedding, the major part new within these two years. The goods to be viewed each morning preceding the sale, which will begin at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.




THREE SWANS INN, SHAFTESBURY.

WILLIAM PRYOR, from the George Inn, in Hindon, begs leave to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public in general, that he has just entered on the above INN, lately in the occupation of Mr. Armstrong, where he has laid in a fresh and good stock of the best Wines, Spirits, &c. and hopes, by an unremitting attention to business, to merit their generous support and protection; at the same time begs they will accept his grateful thanks for past favours.

Neat Post-Chaise, with able horses, and careful drivers, at the shortest notice.




BROCKENHURST, NEW FOREST.

GREEN and GOULDEN having dissolved Partnership, it is desired all persons indebted to them will pay the same by Lady-day next, or they will be treated with according to law: And all persons having any demands on the said partnership, by sending in their accounts, shall be paid, by
Their humble servant,
S. GOULDEN.
Green and Goulden return their grateful thanks to their friends, and hope they will continue their favours to their successor and relation Mr. John Derry, who continues the business in all its branches.

N.B. The late New Inn, Lyndhurst, to be sold, by applying to S. Goulden, or to Mr. W. Phillips, Lyndhurst.




CHEQUER INN, High-Street, WINCHESTER.

G. GATEHOUSE begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public in general, that he has taken and entered upon the above INN, and has furnished it with a number of good beds, and every other accommodation fitting for the reception of those who please to favour him with their company; he has also procured good Stables and Coach-houses; at the same time returns his most grateful thanks to his friends for the favours received during the time he kept the King's Arms, and hopes for the continuance of them, as he is determined to spare no pains or expence to accommodate them in the best manner.
N.B. Mr. Gibbons's Caravan stops at the above Inn, to and from Salisbury and Gosport, where passengers and parcels are taken in and booked.




BLANDFORD, JAN. 31, 1785.

TO be LETT, and entered on immediately, or at Lady day next, All that large ancient (but now modem built) good accustomed INN, well known by the name of the GREYHOUND, pleasantly situated in the Market-place in Blandford Forum, in the county of Dorset, with a large courtyard, garden, granary, &c. and stabling for fifty horses, all well fitted up, and now in good repair.

N.B. Blandford lies on the great western road from London .to Exeter, Plymouth, and the Land's End.
For particulars apply to Messrs. Thomas and John Bastard, at Blandford aforesaid.




WILTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by James Hoddinot, at the Lamb Inn, in Hindon, on Thursday the third day of March next, between the hours of two and four o'clock in the afternoon, either together or in parcels, as shall be then agreed on, the Fee and Inheritance of two MESSUAGES or DWELLING Houses, with convenient outhouses, gardens, and orchards, and several closes of rich arable, meadow, and pasture land, containing about 153 acres, with nine acres of coppice, situate in the parish of Semly, in the said county, in the possession of Thomas Baker, as tenant thereof.

The estate is well timbered, there being a large quantity of trees fit for sale, and a great number of young flourishing trees.
Semly is about three miles from Hindon, two from Shaston, and six from Warminster, all good market towns.
For a view of the premises apply to the said Thomas Baker; and for further particulars to Mr. Henry Gapper, attorney, at Henstridge, Somerset.




PARADE COFFEE HOUSE and TAVERN,
BLUE BOAR ROW, MARKET-PLACE, SALISBURY.

PENNEY begs leave to return his most grateful acknowledgements for the great encouragement he has met with, and humbly to solicit a continuance of the public favours, which he will endeavour to merit by a strict attention to his business, keeping the best of liquors, and making moderate charges,- Dinners dressed at the shortest notice.- Soups every morning.-- N.B. Lodgings for Gentlemen.




SALISBURY, Feb. 26,1785.
ALL persons indebted by Note, Bond, Mortgage, or otherwise, to the estate and effects of BENJAMIN COLLINS, Esq. late of this city, deceased, are hereby earnestly desired to pay the same immediately to Benjamin Charles Collins, one of the acting executors under the will, at his house in this city:- And all persons who have any claim or demand by Bill, Note, or otherwise, on the said estate and effects, are earnestly requested to deliver or transmit particulars thereof in writing to the said Benjamin Charles Collins early as possible.




To CREDITORS and DEBTORS.

ALL persons having any demands on the Estate and Effects of JAMES DIBSDALE the Younger, of the City of Winchester, Stable-keeper, are desired to deliver an account thereof to John Moody, William Burge, and William Earle, all of Winchester aforesaid, Assignees of the said James Dibsdale, on or before the 21st of March next, otherwise they will be excluded the benefit of a dividend. And all persons indebted to the said Estate and Effects, are required to pay their respective debts to the said Assignees, on or before the said 21st of March next, or they will be sued for the same.
Winchester, Feb. 26, 1785.




SALISBURY.
WOOLLEN DRAPERY and MERCERY GOODS.
By order of the ASSIGNEE.

SELLING off, at and under Prime Cost, all the STOCK in TRADE of JOHN VOYSEY, in the Market-place, Bankrupt; consisting of Superfine, Second, and Narrow Cloths, Serges, Flannels, Florentines, Sattinets, Jeans, Corderoys, Velveteens, Velverets, Silk, Sattin, and Fancy Waistcoat Pieces, Shalloons, Twist, Silk, Mohair, and Buttons, and every other article in the above branches.
All persons indebted to the said John Voysey, are desired to pay the same to Mr. George Barton, of Broughton, near Stockbridge, Hants, or Mr. B. Lewis, Salisbury, Assignees of the said Bankrupt.




FISHERTON near SALISBURY.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by B. LEWIS, at a house nearly opposite the Angel Inn, on Tuesday the first of March, 1785,

A quantity of new bricks, plain tile, elm and beech inch board, oak rafters, laths, a very strong cart, two coolers lined with lead, and sundry other lots, the property of JOHN VOYSEY, Bankrupt.

The sale to begin exactly at three o'clock in the afternoon.
N.B. A good HOUSE and GARDEN, with convenient offices, situate in the Close of Sarum, to be lett very reasonable.
Enquire of B. Lewis, Salisbury.




SALISBURY.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by B. LEWIS, on Wednesday the 16th of March, 1785, and following days,

All the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Linen, &c. of Mr. HENRY LENTON, late deceased, at his house in St.Ann's-street; consisting of four post and other bedsteads, feather beds, blankets, and quilts, mahogany chest of drawers, mahogany tables and chairs, pier and other glasses, kitchen furniture, brewing utensils, &c. &c.
The sale to begin precisely at eleven o'clock each morning; and catalogues delivered three days preceding the sale, at the auctioneer's house in Winchester-street, Salisbury.




ANDOVER, HANTS.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Monday the 7th day of March next, at five o'clock in the afternoon, at the Star and Garter Inn, in Andover,- A Piece of LAND, lying near the Town of Andover by the Clatford road, lately allotted on the inclosure of the common fields there, containing somewhat more than six acres.

For further particulars, and for the conditions of sale, enquire of Mr. Etwall, attorney at law, in Andover.




TWO HORSES STOLEN.

WHEREAS a Bright Bay GELDING, aged, fourteen hands high, black mane and tail, which he carries high, fired in the near leg before, a few saddle spots, the only white about him a running thrush in every foot, was stolen, together with a saddle and old curb bridle, from the stable of Mr. John Haward, of Hampreston, near Wimborne, Dorset, in the night of the 23d instant.
Also a Bay GELDING, aged, fifteen hands high, black mane and tail, which he carries high, a small star in the forehead, by some accident has a wound in the near leg before, near the body, and a remarkable callous formed on the fetlock joint of the same leg, a few saddle spots on the back, was, stolen, together with two bridles, and one saddle, with plated stirrups, from the stable of Mr. William Reeks, tanner, of Wimborne, Dorset, on the night of the 23d instant.
This is to give notice, that a reward of Five Guineas will be paid on conviction of the offender or offenders, by applying to the above Mr. John Haward, or Mr. Wm. Reeks; or to the Rev. Thomas Williams, of Bere Regis, in the county of Dorset.
Should either of the above horses be offered to sale, any person securing them, and applying as above, will be paid all reasonable charges.




SALISBURY THEATRE.
Positively the last Night of the Company's performing this
Season.
For the BENEFIT of Mr. COLLINS.
NEVER ACTED HERE.
On MONDAY, February 28, 1785, will be presented
A new Comedy, called
TWO TO ONE.
Interspersed with a variety of SONGS, &c.
(Written by Mr. COLMAN, junior.)
And performed with great applause, at the HAY-MARKET
THEATRE, last summer.
The MUSIC by Dr. ARNOLD.
After the Play, will be performed, a Dramatic Olio, called
A MOGUL TALE;
Or, A Peep into the Seraglio.
With the authentic and wonderful account of an
AIR BALLOON.
(Never performed before)
With the IRISH DANCE called
The FINGALION, by Mr. COLLINS.
A favourite SONG our of POOR VULCAN,
By Mr. INCLEDON.
To which will be added a Comedy called
The COMMISSARY.
(Written by the late SAMUEL FOOTE, Esq.)
The Widow Loveit, Mr. SHERIDAN.
And Zac. Fungus (the Commissary) Mr. COLLINS.

Mr. Collins most respectfully assures the Ladies and Gentleman, and Public in general, that this is positively the last Night of the Company's performing this Season.
Tickets to be had at the PRINTING-OFFICE; at the principal Inns; and of Mr. Collins, at Mr. Swayne's, taylor, in Catherine-street.




SOUTHAMPTON.
TO be LETT, or to be SOLD, together or in parcels, in fee or on building leases,

A FREEHOLD ESTATE, consisting of that spacious MESSUAGE or MANSION HOUSE, (now lett in two distinct houses) called BUGLE HALL, otherwise BULL HALL, with the coach-house, stable, yards, and gardens adjoining, extensive cellars under the same, and an under-ground cistern, which will contain about fifty hogsheads, situate in Bugle-street, a most pleasant part of the town. The premises extend 200 feet in front to the street, and command a delightful view of Southampton River, and of the New Forest; are most substantially built, and contain apartments of large dimensions, and though now occupied as two separate houses, are easily convertible into. one elegant dwelling-house, are admirably calculated for an hotel or lodging-house, or for the carrying on any merchandize trade, or manufacture, in which much room may be required.

The largest house may be entered on at Lady-day, and the whole at Midsummer next.

Several handsome houses may be created on a part of the garden, and a good piece of garden ground remain for one of the present houses, the other having a garden belonging to it.
May be viewed, by leave or the tenants.- A plan of the whole may be seen, and particulars known, by applying to Messrs. Hilgrove and Durell, at Southampton; or to John Fiott, Esq. College Hill, London.




To Mr. FRANCIS NEWBERY, No. 45, St. Paul's Church-Yard.

The following relation of a Case, which I have received in a letter from Sir William Lee, Baronet, contains so wonderful an instance of the efficacy of Dr. JAMES'S POWDER, and may be of so much importance to mankind, that I think it ought to be made public.
St.Alban's street, Jan 1, 1785.
I am, Sir, Yours, &c.
FLEMING PINKSTAN.

The Case of ELIZABETH BIRCH, aged 28 years, in May last.
ABOUT the beginning of the year 1781, she hurt her knee by a fall, which strained the joint, and she endeavoured to cure it by verjuice and a cerate, but without effect, the pain encreasing till about Easter following, when a swelling (deemed a White Swelling) began to appear, and the Catamenia ceased. - She then complained of great heat and pain in her knee; but no inflammation was outwardly perceivable. From this time the was attended by a Surgeon for fourteen weeks, but got no relief; and in January 1782, was sent by her parish to an Hospital in London. where she continued an in-patient twenty-two weeks; and then, refusing to consent to an amputation, she was dismissed as incurable, and returned to her parish work-house, where good care was taken of her till about June 1784. At the hospital, the methods used in similar cases were tried, and caustics were applied to her knee, without success.
In June 1784, her pain being intolerable, application was first made to me, at her request, to recommend her to the Infirmary at Oxford, for the express purpose of having her leg cut off, no one giving her any hopes of relief but from that operation. - I found, upon enquiry, that she had not been able, for a long time, to cross the room without crutches; that she could not raise her leg, nor in any sort move it without the help of both hands; was obliged to be assisted to rise out of her chair, and to be carried up stairs to bed; that she had a continual fever upon her, was very weak and much emaciated, with almost a total loss of appetite, and could get little or no sleep. She also complained of a pain in her right breast. The extent of the swelling of the knee was about six inches in length, and three inches and a half across.
It appeared to me, that she was not able to go through such an operation, and therefore I sent her word, that, if she was willing, I would endeavour to put her in a better state of health. and would afterwards recommend her to the Infirmary. She readily assented, and I gave her the following powder and draught, to be both taken going to bed, and to be repeated every night, viz.

Or Dr. JAMES'S FEVER POWDER
And prepared Crab's Eyes,
Six grains each, well rubbed together.
The Draught.
Of Nutmeg - Water two drachms,
Spring- Water an ounce and a half,
Laudanum 14 drops and a little Syrop mixed.

These perfectly agreed with her, and in about a fortnight the fever and pain were greatly abated, the appetite returning, and she thought the medicines of so much service to her knee, that I persuaded her to persist in the use of them, and got her a lodging near me, that she might be under the inspection of a nurse I could trust, to prevent as much as possible, any imprudence that might defeat the efficacy of the medicines.- She continued them as directed, gradually mending, without any other assistance than now and then a gentle purgative, which was very seldom wanted. In about nine weeks from her beginning to take the powders, the Catamenia returned as perfect as ever; the swelling and pain of her knee went off by degrees; and in about three months she was able to walk four miles without the help of a stick, and without any consequent inconvenience. She has continued ever since free from all obstructions, and in perfect health and strength, without any help from medicine for near a month, and very little the month before.
If you wish any more minute information, pray command me freely. Should the above narrative prove acceptable to you, and of any utility, it will be a great satisfaction to, Sir,
Your sincere humble servant, W. LEE.
Hartwell, Bucks,
Dec. 23, 1784.

To FLEMING PINKSTAN, Esq. St.Alban's-street, London."
This case, which shews the extraordinary effects of Dr. James's Powder, when taken as an alterative, may perhaps afford, to those who are labouring under such obstinate complaints, as well as other chronical disorders, a well-grounded hope of relief and recovery, by adopting and steadily persevering in the use of this medicine. But as the public are frequently imposed upon by counterfeit preparations, which are not only a discredit to the genuine Powder, but often prove an injury of the most ferocious kind, where health and life are at stake; all persons are requested to be particularly careful in applying to Mr. Newbery, at No.45. in St. Paul's Churchyard, five doors from Cheapside; or to Dr. James's late house, in Bruton-street, as the Powder is not appointed to be sold at any other house in London, and they will observe, that each packet has a label on it signed by Mr. Newbery's hand.
Sold also by B.C. Collins, and R. Fiddes, in Salisbury; and by those persons only in the country who have an appointment under Mr. Newbery's hand and seal.



Worthy the Attention of the Public.
A very extraordinary CURE performed by the UNIVERSAL
BALSAMIC, called SAMARITAN WATER.

MR. JOHN HAISLOP, of Leith, Boatswain of the Albion, a 74 gun ship, commanded by Commodore Bowyer, was in the engagement in the West Indies with Count Guicher, most desperately wounded in the right leg by the splinters of a gun carriage broke by a common ball, which shattered the shank bone, and tore the flesh in eleven different places; he had three large pieces of bone taken out by an incision seven inches in length, yet notwithstanding the utmost care and skill of his surgeons, he remained for 28 months in a most deplorable situation, his leg being swelled to an enormous size, attended with a large broad ulcer from a little below his knee, nearly to his instep; he suffered all this time the most excruciating pain, was not able to move without crutches, and even with them with the utmost difficulty. At length, when almost worn away by pain, he was recommended to make trial of the Samaritan Water, by the use of which in less than a fortnight he found very extraordinary relief, the swelling and inflammation were much abated, the pain in a great measure removed, above forty small splinters of the bone worked themselves out without any cutting, and the ulcer, though not entirely, yet very nearly healed up; he suffers at present little or no inconveniency from it, is able to walk above ten miles on a stretch without either crutches or stick, and thinks himself sufficiently recovered to go again into the service. He has never used since he began with the Samaritan Water any other application whatever.
N.B. Many other instances can be given of cures, equally extraordinary, performed by the Samaritan Water, not only of wounds, ulcers, and old sores, but also of violent strains, bruises, inflammatory tumours, hard swellings of the breast, threatening cancers, and other external complaints; in short, it is truly the most certain, safe, and universal Balsamic that is at present known, and infinitely the most speedy remedy in all the above cases.
Sold by appointment by B.C. Collins, in Salisbury; Robbins and Gilmour, in Winchester; the correspondents at the foot of this page; and by the newsmen.- Price 2s. 8d. each bottle, stamp included.




By the King's Patent.
TURLINGTON's Original BALSAM of LIFE,

PREPARED and sold by MARTHA WRAY, neice, the patentee, at their Wholesale Warehouse, No.14, Birchin-lane, London. This valuable medicine is strongly recommended by many persons of the first rank, as a sovereign remedy for the gravel, cholic, gout, rheumatism, asthmatical complaints, pleurelic disorders, coughs, agues, decays of nature, inward weaknesses, broken constitutions, and all inward bleedings of whatsoever nature. If outwardly applied, it is a sovereign remedy for cuts and green wounds.- The great demand for this balsam hath caused a number of counterfeits; and to prevent as much as possible a base and spurious sort, that is sold under the name of Turlington's Balsam, the public are most earnestly requested to observe, that the directions are signed by Hilton Wray only, in writing ink; the arms on the margin of the directions is the same as the bottles are sealed with. Price 3s. 6d. and 1s. 9d.
Of whom may be had, HAMILTON's TINCTURE for the TOOTH-ACH, which in a few minutes will cure the most violent pain, without drawing. This Tincture gives immediate ease, and cures all disorders in the mouth and gums; in a few days using will fasten the teeth, if ever so loose, and with a little continuance will perfectly cure the scurvy in the gums; it also prevents the teeth from rotting; keeping those that are decayed from becoming worse, and takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath. Price 2s. 6d.
Also to be had at the above place, his CINNAMON DROPS, which are a sovereign cure for all disorders affecting the stomach and bowels, cold chills, pleuretic pains, numbness, of the flesh, and the most violent rheumatic pains, even from a contraction of the limbs. Price 3s. 6d.
Likewise his ASTHMATIC EFFLUVIA, which given immediate ease in all asthmas, or difficulty in breathing, or all other disorders affecting the breath or lungs, without taking any thing inwardly. Price 5s. 6d.- 10s. 6d. and �1. 1s. per bottle.
The above articles are sold by B.C. Collins, on the Canal, Salisbury; the booksellers as mentioned at the foot of this page, and the newsmen.