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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, February 5th, 1827
Notice is hereby given, That the Partnership heretofore subsisting between Limpus Hurst, of Wareham, in the county of Dorset, and William Hurst, of Blandford, in the same county, carrying on Business in Wareham and Blandford, as Linen and Woollen Drapers, was this day Dissolved by mutual consent; the Business in Wareham to be continued by Limpus Hurst, that in Blandford by the aforesaid William Hurst.
All debts due to the firm in Wareham and Blandford, to be paid respectively to the present Proprietor of the Business where they are contracted; and all claims on the Partnership will be discharged, either by the aforesaid Limpus or William Hurst.
Witness our hands this twenty-third day of January, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven.- Dated at Blandford.
(Signed)
Limpus Hurst
William Hurst
Witness, Edwine Olliver, Thomas Ellen.
All Persons having any Claim or Demand on the Estate of Mrs.Ann Blewden, of Shrewton, deceased, are to send an account thereof to Mr.Charles Blewden, her Executor : and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay to him the amount on or before the first of March next.
February 1st, 1827.
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against John Clitsome Musgrave & Thomas Garrett, of Wincanton, in the county of Somerset, Bankers, (trading under the firm of Musgrave, Garrett, and Company), and they being declared Bankrupts, are hereby required to surrender themselves to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major part of them, on the fifth and sixth days of February next, and on the thirteenth day of March next, at eleven o'clock in the morning of each day, at the White Horse Inn, at Wincanton aforesaid, and make a full discovery and disclosure of their Estate and Effects, when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to chose Assignees, and at the last sitting the said Bankrupts are required to finish their examination, and the creditors are to assent or dissent from the allowance of their certificate.
All persons indebted to the said Bankrupts, or that have any of their Effects are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but to give notice to Messrs. Hicks and Dean, solicitors, Grays Inn, London, or to Mr.Charles Edward Buckland, solicitor, Shaftesbury.
Charles Bowles.
P.M.Chitty.
George Messiter, Jun.
Weymouth, Feb.2.
The second and final payment of ten shillings in the pound will be made to the holders of notes of Henning, Bower, and McLorg, of Weymouth, on the 7th of February, at stated periods, in alphabetical order.
Last week, during the hard frost, Richard Gillingham killed at one shot, in Lodmoor, ten cock widgeons, two hen ditto, and a duck.
Winchester.
Saturday, February 3.
The Commission for holding the next Hants Assizes will be opened at the Castle Winchester, on Monday the 26th of February, before Mr.Justice Park, and Mr.Justice Burrough.- The Insolvent Circuit day is appointed for Thursday the 15th of March.
The Rev.Francis Swanton has been licensed to the Perpetual Curacy of St.John's Church, Winchester, by the Lord Bishop of this Diocese.
The New Guildhall, Andover, which for beauty and convenience may vie with the first in the kingdom, was opened on Thursday evening with a splendid ball and supper, attended by upwards of two hundred persons, including all the rank and fashion of the borough and neighbourhood. The band added much to the festivity of the scene, and elicited universal admiration. Dancing was kept up with great spirit to a late hour, when the company departed, highly delighted with the condescension of the Stewards, and the polite attention of Mr.Payne, Master of Ceremonies. The refreshments were provided by Mr.Woodward in the first style of excellence. Amongst the distinguished company present, we noticed Sir John Pollen, M.P. and Lady; Sir J.D.Astley, M.P. and family; Sir E.Poore and Lady Poore; T.A.Smith, Esq. M.P. and the Misses Smith; R.Etwall, Esq. and family; H.Fellowes, Esq. and lady; Colonel Duke and family; &c. &c.
Lord Palmerston has, during the last week, been entertaining at his seat, Broadlands, near Romsey, a large and distinguished party; consisting of the Earl of Malmesbury, Sir Geo.and Lady Shee, John Fleming, Esq. M.P. and Lady, W.S.Stanley, Esq. and Lady Gertrude Stanley, W.E.Nightingale, Esq. and Lady, the Hon.Capt. and Mrs.Bowles, &c.&c. His Lordship's fine preserves afforded excellent sport each day, and the following is the result of seven days shooting with six guns : 714 pheasants, 227 hare, 19 woodcocks, 5 partridges, 3 snipes, 40 rabbits : total 1008 head of game.
On Sunday evening last a very impressive discourse was delivered by the Rev.J.Bristowe, at the Presbyterian Chapel, Ringwood, on the death of his late Royal Highness the Duke of York, from these words : "He accepteth not the persons of Princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; on a moment they shall die." &c. &c. Job, 34 ch.19 and 20 verses. The pulpit and desk were dressed in black cloth; the choir gave, in a correct and chaste style, the Dead March in Saul; and the whole service was highly suited to the late awful dispensation of Providence.
Birth.- At Sway House, near Lymington, Hants, on Tuesday last, the lady of H.C.Lys, Esq. of a daughter.
Died at Lymington, on Friday the 26th Jan, last, John Shepherd, Esq, formerly of Cowes, Isle of Wight, aged 84.
On the 30th ult.died at Redbridge, to the inexpressible grief of his parents, Henry Thomas, the infant son of Mr.H.Parker, surgeon, late of Romsey.
Died on Monday the 29th ult.at St.Mary Bourne, Hants, Mrs.May, aged 75.
At a petty sessions, held at Romsey on Thursday, before J.I.Lockhart, and W.S.Stanley, Esqrs., Henry Harrington, of Wood Green, was charged, on the information of Wm.Bruorton, Esq. Collector of Excise, with having sold beer by retail, to be drank in his house and premises, without taking out a licence to do so, by which he had incurred a penalty of �50. To support the information, a man named Arthur Chalk was called, who swore that he went to the defendant's house and had one quart of beer which he drank and paid for, and that there were other persons there. The witness admitted he had a spite against the defendant, and that he went to the house on purpose to entrap him. This being the case, and there being no other witness to corroborate his evidence, the Court dismissed the information.
Jas.Day, Wm.Gifford, Wm.Glaspool, and Chas.Langridge, for using wires in the parish of Romsey Extra, were each fined �5 and in default of payment were committed to the county bridewell for three months.
An inquest was taken by Mr.Shebbeare on the 27th ult.at Rotherwick, on the body of Charlotte Chandler, a child about 22 months old, who was burnt to death in consequence of her clothes taking fire; the mother had left it with another child in the cottage, where there was a fire on the hearth, by which the accident was occasioned. Verdict, "Accidental death."
Committed to the County Gaol :- Ann Mills, charged with stealing a silk handkerchief at Boldre.- James Simms, charged with stealing a faggot in the parish of Hound.
Southampton.
Saturday, February 3.
On Wednesday evening a superb Ball and Supper were given at Bugle Hall, by our worthy Representative, A.R.Dottin, Esq. The company began to arrive about nine, and by twelve, upwards of 300 persons of the highest respectability had arrived; the South Hants band, in their full uniform, played the whole of the evening in the hall; and a band from London attended the ball-room. The dancing commenced between 9 and 10, and about one o'clock the company partook of the supper, which was laid out in the dining-room below, and a more elegant and sumptuous supper could not be given; the company were obliged to go in three parties to the supper-room, on account of the profusion of dishes &c. which occupied a large space of the room; the refreshment room was provided with every delicacy. The attention of the company was particularly attracted on reaching the top landing of the grand stair-case, by the window in the anti-room having in it a beautiful transparency, eleven feet high, representing the upper Water Falls of the Reichenback, in the Canton of Berne; and in passing through the drawing-room, another transparency caught the eye, placed in the window of the refreshment-room, representing the grand Western Entrance of Fonthill. Both transparencies were lighted by lamps on the outside of the windows, and the glass of the windows were painted by Mr.Buchan, of Southampton, who also was employed to chalk the floor, which was done to resemble a carpet with Mr.Dottin's arms in the centre. The ball-room had a scarlet rope fixed down the room which prevented the company from interfering with those dancing. The whole company did not depart till day-light.
On Monday the Freemasons of this town gave a grand ball at their hall in Bugle-street, upon the occasion the Lodge was appropriately decorated, the floor chalked, and an excellent supper provided. The dancing consisted of quadrilles, waltzes, and contra dances, which were kept up with great spirit till 4 o'clock, when the female visitants departed, highly gratified with the attention shewn them by the brethren in general, and the M.C.Brother, Sir.J.Milbank, in particular.
On Friday the 26th ult.died, after a long affliction, Mrs.Fice, wife of Mr.Thomas Fice, aged 59.
On Saturday last died, after a short illness, leaving a large respectable family, Mrs.Hooper, wife of Mr.George Hooper, a respectable fishmonger of this town.
Salisbury.
Monday, February 5.
At our Cathedral Church on Sunday the 28th ult.a most impressive sermon was preached by the Rev.Canon.Macdonald, on the duties of charity and Christian benevolence; and in an earnest appeal to his auditors, the Rev.preacher called upon them for the exercise of those duties in the case of very great distress which prevails in the manufacturing districts. At the conclusion of the service a collection was made, which amounted to �20 5s 2 1/2d.
There has been collected at Edington, near Erlestoke Park, in this county, the sum of �9 12s 1d towards the relief of the distressed manufacturing labourers, independently of the liberal contribution of ten pounds from the Lord of the Manor, George Watson Taylor, Esq.
At a meeting of the inhabitants of Dorchester on Friday the 26th ult., at the Guildhall, Thomas Bower, Esq., Mayor, in the chair, an address of condolence to his Majesty, on the death of the Duke of York, was unanimously agreed to.
The highly popular play of Rob Roy was performed at out theatre on Monday evening, for the purpose of introducing Miss Apjohn (from the theatre Exeter) to a Salisbury audience in the character of Diana Vernon. Although labouring under a severe cold, she displayed much power and sweetness of voice, as well as a scientific knowledge of music, which cannot fail to render her of great attraction in the operatic department; the play altogether was most creditably sustained; the house well attended, as Rob Roy has ever been a favourite since the truly excellent manner in which it was originally produced at this theatre.- The dramatic romance of Faustus, we understand, will shortly be brought forward with every advantage of new scenery, dresses, and decorations.
Agreeably to the order of our worshipful Mayor, the tradesmen of this city sent their weights and measures to the Council House on Wednesday last, to be tried by the new imperial standard, when Messrs.J.and W.Hayes were the first who tried those beautiful and costly scales by a set of their own imperial weights, when the variation in the latter from the new standard did not exceed half the weight of a sixpence.
Births.- On Sunday the 28th.ult. the lady of the Rev.J.Digby Wingfield was safely delivered of a daughter, at the Down House, Dorset, the seat of her father, Sir.J.W.Smith, Bart.- On the 25th ult. at Littlebourne, Kent, the lady of Robert Storey, Esq. of Shaftesbury, of a daughter.- On the 28th ult. at the Vicarage, Affpuddle, the lady of the Rev.Mr.Waldy, of a son.- On Monday last, at Melksham, the lady of Thomas Noyes Lewis, Esq. of Wedhampton Cottage, Wilts, a daughter.
Married Jan.24, at St.Augustine Church, Bristol, by the Rev.Wm.Millner, Mr.Thos.Hinwood, of Codford St.Mary, to Miss Jane Walker, of Wiley, Wilts.
On Thursday last was married at Kilmington, by the Rev.Mr.Partridge, rector of Stourton, Mr.C.Hindley, of London, to Miss E.Coombs, of the former place.
On the 27th ult.was married, at Idmiston, by the Rev.C.F.Campbell, Mr.P.Lawrence, to Ann Pile, daughter of the late Mr.W.Bowle, surgeon, Mere.
Wednesday was married at Bath, James Roger Bramble, Esq. of Widcombe, to Eliz.Curnick, relict of the late John Curnick, Esq. of Lacock, Wilts.
Thursday was married at Bathwick, by the Rev.John Molesworth, the Rev.G.Taunton, B.D. rector of Stratford Tony, Wilts, to Sarah fourth daughter of James Bradford, Esq. of Laura-place, Bath, and Swindon, Wilts.
Married on Wednesday last, at Chilmark, by the Rev.Mr.Lear, Mr.Wm.Woodcock, of Foulston, near Wilton, to Sarah, only daughter of Henry King, Esq. of Chilmark.
On Sunday last, died at Warminster, at the house of Miss Wyche, Jane Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Hezekial[?] Wyche, Esq. of Salisbury.
Died of Tuesday morning last, at Barford St,Martin universally esteemed and regretted, Elizabeth, relict of the late Rev.Wm.Nicholson, Vicar of Tisbury, in this county.
On Wednesday last died at Frome, universally respected, Mr.John Hodder.
On Friday the 2nd inst.died, in the 59th year of her age, Mrs.Randall, wife of Mr.Randall, of Wilton.
Died on the 22d ult. Elizabeth, wife of Mr.G.Slade, of Dorchester : she bore a long and painful illness with true Christian piety and cheerful resignation, and has left two children to deplore their irreparable loss.
On the 2d inst.died Miss Elizabeth Oldis, of Dorchester.
Died on Tuesday the 30th at Chichester, Mr.Matthews, aged 57, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with the greatest fortitude and resignation, leaving a disconsolate wife and family to deplore his loss.
On Sunday the 28th ult.died, after a few days illness, Mr.Richard Bleaden, of Calne, aged 26.
A few days since died at Chippenham, aged 63, Mrs.Heath, widow of John Heath, Esq.
Died at Trowbridge on the 26th January, James Waldron, Esq. in the 81st year of his age.
Wednesday died at Trowbridge, Mr.Wm.Bell, aged 41 years.
Died at Tockenham, near Wootton Bassett, after a very short illness, on the 24th ult. a son of Timothy Tucker, aged one year; the following morning his daughter, aged 4 years; and on the 27th ult. the father, Timothy Tucker, aged 48 years.
On Saturday the 27th ult.died, in the parish of Great Bedwin, in this county, Elizabeth Sopp, widow, having nearly completed her 102d year.
On the 3d instant died Mrs.Phillips, of this city, in the 93d year of her age : she retained her faculties to the last.
A very fine specimen of the Andea Stellaris, or Bittern, measuring 3 feet 6 inches in length, and 4 feet 1 inch in breadth, was shot on Tuesday last by Sir Edward Poore's game-keeper, and sent to Mr.Edwards, Amesbury, to be preserved. This bird is become nearly extinct in this country.
A Caution.- An imposter has for 3 or 4 months past been visiting most of the towns and villages in the neighbourhood of Salisbury, Andover, Southampton, and Lymington, calling himself the brother, son, or nephew, of Dr.Rogers, Sherfield, near Romsey. It may be useful to state, that Dr.Rogers has no son, brother, or nephew in practice with him.
A respectable family in Corfe Castle were, a few nights since, on returning to rest, much alarmed and distressed at finding their little infant (18 months old) covered with blood; on examination it appeared the child had been bitten by a rat in six different places, the house being much infested with these vermin. It is remarkable that the infant was in bed with another child 7 years old, who was uninjured, and no noise had been heard during the evening, calculated to excite the alarm of any individual.
Extraordinary Instance of Fecundity - A sow, aged 11 1/2 years, the property of John Pain, Esq. of Little Bedwin, in this county, died lately, having at different times farrowed 24 litters of pigs at an average of 15, and of which she generally reared 12 each time.
On Thursday night last the fowl-house of Mr.Joseph Sweetapple, of West Harnham, was entered, and eight couples of ducks and fowls stolen therefrom.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- John Cockhead, charged with stealing 7 pecks of peas, the property of John Kent, of Bourton, Berks.- Jas.Hulbert, charged with stealing a gold watch-key at Westbury.- Richard Osman, charged with stealing a quantity of wood at Warnborough.- Richard Payne, charged with stealing a piece of bacon from Henry Barfoot.
Committed to the House of Correction, Devizes :- Geo.Wild, of Chute; Richard Matthews, of Collingbourn Ducis; Rd.Kent, of Fittleton; and Rd.Selwood, of Brinkworth; for three months each, for breaches of the Game Laws.- Wm.Dudman, for six months, for destroying wood at Chute.- Joseph Bryant and Joseph Farr, for four months each, for deserting from the Wiltshire Militia and enlisting in the Portsmouth division of the Royal Marines.- Robert Freeth, of Chippenham, for six weeks, for destroying wood at Langley Burrell.- Robert Cooper, of Trowbridge, for three months, for vagrancy.- James Hayter, for six weeks, for leaving his wife and family chargeable to the parish of Laverstock and Ford.
Committed to the Marlborough Bridewell :- Milly Manchester, convicted in the penalty of �55 for having in her possession 9 pheasants and 2 hares, and not having sufficient goods or chattels, whereon to levy the said penalty, she was committed for 3 months.- John Carter, for 1 month, for being a rogue and a vagabond, and wandering abroad in the borough of Marlborough.- George Douglas, charged with stealing a silver watch, from the shop of Geo.Day in Marlborough, the property of the said George Day; and one other silver watch, the property of Abraham Smith, of Marlborough.
Broughton, Hants.
To be Let by Private Contract, with immediate possession, - A convenient Dwelling-House and Shop, Stable, Garden, and Premises, most advantageously situated for Trade, late in the occupation of Mr.Parmiter, grocer.
For further particulars, and for a view of the property, apply to Mr.Hattatt, the proprietor, at Broughton.
West Grimstead, Wilts, 5 Miles from Salisbury.
Absconded from Milford, Hants, on Tuesday the 23d January last, leaving his Wife and Family chargeable to the parish, James Baldwin, about 5 feet 6 inches high, in person rather thin, and appears to be about 35 years of age : he is an out-pensioner of Chelsea, speaks thick, and had on when he went away a fustian jacket and trowsers :- Whoever will apprehend the above-named James Baldwin, or give information to Mr Thos.Hilliar, at Milford, near Lymington, Hants, so that he shall be apprehended and brought to justice, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.
Milford, Hants, Feb.1, 1827.
Ten Pounds Reward.
Escaped from the Custody of the Constable at Fordingbridge, on Sunday Morning, the 22d of October last, - George Harris, (commonly called Pouch Harris), charged with others now in custody, with committing Highway Robbery, aged about twenty years, five feet six inches high, fresh complexion, slightly marked with small pox, light hair, which is very thin, in consequence of his having formerly had a scald head, grey eyes, and he has the mark of a cut on his left thumb.
Whoever will give information, so the above named George Harris may be apprehended, and lodged in any of his Majesty's Gaols, or delivered into the custody of Mr.William Grey, constable of Fordingbridge, shall receive the above Reward, and all reasonable expences.
February 2, 1827