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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, January 20th, 1812
Sandy Hill House, Beckington.
Mrs.Collin's Boarding-School
opens again on Monday the 20th of January.
The Miss Druitts Preparatory School, Wimborne, will re-open on the 27th of January instant.
Blandford, Dorset.
The Misses Towsey, beg leave to acquaint their Friends and the Public, that their Preparatory School for Young Ladies and Gentlemen, re-opens, after the present recess, on Monday the 27th of January.
Bradford, Wiltshire.
The Misses Wall's School, will re-open after the present Vacation, on Monday the 27th instant.
Steeple Langford.
The Misses Potticary and Newman beg to inform their Friends and the Public, their School will re-commence on Monday the 27th instant.
The Misses Whitmarsh respectfully inform their Friends and the Public, that their School will re-commence on Monday the 20th instant.
Wilton, Jan.13, 1812.
Exeter-Street, Salisbury.
Mrs.Saunders's School opens again on the 27th of January.
Abbey Boarding-School, Romsey.
The Misses May return their sincere thanks to those friends who have favored them with their patronage, and beg leave to inform them and the public, their School re-commences, after the present recess, on Monday the 27th inst.
Romsey School.
Miss Tarver's School will re-open, after the present recess, on Monday the 27th of January.
Mr.Ward most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that his Academy will be opened again, after the present recess, on Monday the 27th inst.
Southampton, Jan 14, 1812
Sherfield School, will open, after the present vacation, on Monday next the 20th instant.
W.Watson takes this opportunity of returning thanks for past favours, and will be prepared to meet his Young Friends as early as possible after the above mentioned day.
J.Crouch begs to inform his Friends and the Public, the business of his School will re-commence on Monday the 20th instant.
Swathling, Jan.6, 1812.
Totton, near Southampton.
J.Withers respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that the business of his School will re-commence on the 20th inst.
Foundation Grammer School,
Andover.
The Rev.John Greenly, B.A., of Christchurch Oxford, Master of the above School, informs his Friends that the present vacation will end the 27th of January instant.
Andover, Jan.10, 1812.
R.Chapman, Jun., returns his sincere thanks to his friends for the liberal encouragement he has received, begs leave to inform them that he has removed his School to a more commodious house, situate in the High-street, where young Gentlemen are generally boarded, and carefully instructed in different branches of learning.
Terms 22 guineas per annum; washing �1 11s 6d.
Entrance 1 guinea.
Day-scholars 1 guinea per quarter.
A quarter's notice, or payment of a quarter's board, will be expected before the removal of a pupil.
The School will open on Monday the 20th inst.
Fisherton Academy, near Salisbury.
English Grammar, Writing, Arithmetic, Mensuration, Surveying, and the Mathematics, are principle objects of attention : and while Mr.West expresses his best thanks for upwards of twenty years steady patronage, he most respectfully solicits future favors.
Scholl re-opens the 20th of January, 1812.
Terms may be known at the House.
Wilton School.
J.Phelps respectfully informs his friends and the public, that his School opens on Monday, January the 20th.
Amesbury, Wilts.
W.Cox informs his Friends and the Public respectfully, that his School will open again the 27th instant.
Tisbury Commercial School.
Jan. 8, 1812.
E.M.Heal begs leave respectfully to acquaint his friends and the public, that the business of his School will re-commence on Monday the 20th instant.
Tilshead Academy, Wilts.
Under the Authority of the Lord Bishop of Salisbury.
R.Tucker, Author of the Philosophical Catechism, returns his grateful acknowledgements for the distinguished patronage he has experienced during the last sixteen years; and hopes that a perseverance in the same plan and principles which have obtained this patronage will ensure its continuance.- The business of the Academy will be resumed on the 20th instant.
Mr.Sartain respectfully announces to his friends and the public, that his School (at Midway-House, one mile from Bradford) re-opens on Monday, January 20th. Terms, 25 guineas per annum; Entrance, 1 guinea; Washing, 2 guineas; and no other extra charges except for stationary.
Midway-House, Jan 9, 1812.
Vicarage House, Bradford.
The Vicarage School will re-commence, after the present vacation, on Monday January 27.
Young Gentlemen boarded, and instructed in the Greek, Latin, and French Languages; Astronomy, ancient and modern Geography, History, moral Philosophy, the principles of Taste, Criticism, and Elocution; English Grammar, Writing, and Arithmetic; at Forty Guineas per annum; by the Rev.Francis Knight.
A small extra charge for washing.- Entrance, two guineas.
Education.- Calne, Wilts.
The Rev.W.Marsh (late of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge,) having received his own education at Eton, undertakes the care of a limited number of Young Gentlemen, under fourteen years, to initiate them in Classics, Geography, Writing, Arithmetic, and the English Grammar, preparatory to a Public Education.
Terms, for Education and Board, 50 Guineas per annum; Entrance, 2 Guineas; and the usual terms for the other accomplishments.
Mr.Marsh will make it his constant aim to instil into the minds of those youths who may be entrusted to his care the principles of the Christian Religion; and will also attend most carefully to their health and comfort.
N.B. Washing will not be included in the above terms.- Each Young Gentleman has a single bed.- A quarter's notice or board is expected, previous to the removal of a pupil.
Notice is hereby given, -- That the Partnership between Messrs.West and Mitchell, Cabinet-Makers, Joiners, and Timber Merchants, was dissolved on the 26th of December last; and that the business is now carried on by Robert West only, who solicits a continuance of the favours of his Friends and the Public.
Shaftesbury, Jan.9., 1812.
Market-Place, Warminster.
R.Pocock respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Warminster and its vicinity, that he is just returned from London, with an entire new and elegant assortment of Drapery, Haberdashery, Hoisery, &c.
R.P will feel highly honoured by any persons examining his Stock; and hopes, by dealing on liberal principles, he shall gain the approbation of those with whom he has the pleasure of doing business.
Country Shopkeepers, Taylors, and Hawkers, supplied (for ready money) as cheap as in London.
Run Away, on the 12th instant, from his master, Ambrose Sparks, of Stape-Hill, in the parish of Hampreston, in the county of Dorset, shoemaker, - Henry King, his Apprentice, aged about 20 years, stout made, ruddy complexion, black hair and black eyes, height about five feet; carried or wore away a new great coat, a blue coat, and a green coat, a linen waistcoat, and about his neck a coloured handkerchief.
Whoever harbours or employs the said Apprentice after this public notice will be prosecuted as the law directs; and whoever will give information, so that he may be brought to justice, shall receive One Guinea Reward, by applying to Ambrose Sparks aforesaid.- Dated Jan.16, 1812.
Whereas James Stacy, of the parish of Temple and Abbas Coombe, in the county of Somerset, did, on the 6th day of January, 1812, Abscond, leaving his wife and three children chargeable to the said parish. He is about 27 years of age, well proportioned, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, fair complexion, short curled light hair, grey eyes, very fond of singing, and his employment has been in the tick and dowlas manufactory.
Whoever will give information to the Church wardens or Overseers of the said parish, so that he may brought to justice, shall be handsomely rewarded.
Dated at Temple and Abbas Coombe, the 10th day of January, 1812.
Two Guineas Reward.
Whereas John Shore, of the Parish of West Lavington, did, in November last, leave his Wife and Child chargeable to the said Parish of West Lavington, as he is supposed to have gone to London to his Friends, - Whoever will apprehend the John Shore, and bring him to the Overseer of the Parish of West Lavington, will receive the above Reward, with reasonable expenses.
The said John Shore is about 5ft 8in in height, brown hair, light eyes, with the mark of the Evil under his chin, and stoutish made; he had on, when he left his wife, a velveteen waistcoat, striped trowsers, and drab-coloured great-coat.
Robert Lye, Overseer.
West Lavington, Dec.27, 1812.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Robert Hill, of Frome Selwood, in the county of Somerset, Cutler, a Bankrupt; are desired to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Robert Hill (who is duly authorized to receive the same), at his dwelling house, in Frome, on or before the 20th day of February next, or they will be sued for the same without further notice.
Davies and Davis, Solicitors to the Assignees.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
All Persons who have any claim or demand upon the Estate of John Greenhill, late of Southwick, in the parish of North Bradley, in the county of Wilts, yeoman, deceased, are requested to transmit an account forthwith to Joseph Greenhill, of Hungerford Farley, in the county of Somerset, the Executor of the deceased; and all persons who stand indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective debts immediately to the said Executor, or they will be sued for the same without further notice.
To Creditors.
The Creditors of Mr.Joseph Gale the younger, of Freefolk Farm, in the county of Southampton, yeoman, are requested to meet at the White-Hart Inn, Whitchurch, on Friday the 24th of January instant, at twelve o'clock at noon, in order to take into consideration the state of his affairs, and to adopt such measures as may be thought advisable for liquidation of their several debts; and all persons having any claim on the said Joseph Gale are requested to send the same, previous to the above day, to Will Monckton, solicitor, Whitchurch, Hants.
Whereas Alexander Dibben, about three months since, Absconded, and left his Wife and three Children chargeable to the parish of Holdenhurst, (the eldest of whom has lately met with an untimely death), - If the said Alexander Dibben will return and take to his wife and family, no notice will be taken of his past misconduct.
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Portsmouth, Jan.17.
Hamilton Crofton was tried at the late Portsmouth Sessions, and acquitted, none of the parties robbed at the Crown Inn appearing against him ! Bradbury, whose gold snuff-box was stolen, was under a recognizance of �100, which is of course forfeited by his non-appearance.
On the 6th inst. as Mr.Robert Harvey, Purser of the Cordelia sloop of war, was going off to the ship from Dover, in a boat laden with coals and other stores, the boat upset, by which Mr.Harvey and one man of the boat's crew were drowned. Mr.Harvey was much respected, and has left a widow to lament his loss.
Winchester
Saturday, January 18.
Lately died, Mr.Demezy, sen. of Hartfordbridge.
On Sunday se'nnight died, aged 74 years, Mr.Murrell, late Postmaster of this city, in the discharge of his office his obliging demeanour gave general satisfaction.
On Wednesday se'nnight died, at Havant, the Rev.Mr.Scott, Rector of Hamble.
On Saturday the 11th inst. died, at his house in Lamb's - Conduit -street, London, Mr.James Evans, late of Gosport.
On Saturday last died, after a long and severe affliction, which he bore with serene and manly fortitude, Mr.T.Piper, of Crabwood, whose death will be long and deeply deplored by a numerous circle of friends and relations, particularly a wife and two infant children, for in him was centred the affectionate husband, the kind father, and, in every sense of the word, the truly just man.
On the 14th instant died, at Wallington, near Fareham, Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Patton, late Governor of St.Helena, whose just and mild government made such an impression of the troops and the inhabitants, that when they knew he was not to return, they subscribed sums of money for pieces of plate, with inscriptions, to be presented to him, as a lasting testimony of their gratitude and affection.
On Tuesday died George Feacham, of this city, aged 69 years.
On Wednesday died, at his house in Wimpole-street, Cavendish-square, London, aged 75 years, Henry Penton, Esq., Letter-carrier to his Majesty, and formerly of Eastgate House, in this city, and many years Representative of the City in Parliament.
On Thursday last died, at Throop, near Christchurch, in the 75th year of his age, William Dean, Esq., a very opulent farmer, the head of the firm of the bank of Dean, Adams, and Castleman, at Christchurch. He was likewise a burgess of the corporation of the borough of Christchurch.
The following daring robbery was committed on Wednesday afternoon, about five o'clock, on the Southampton road, 1 3/4 miles from Lyndhurst : - William Strickland, on his road from Southampton to Lyndhurst, was stopped by two footpads, who robbed him of �11 in notes, his pocket-book, and a white bag, containing a small quantity of Irish and a quantity of buttons, worth �6 more. One of the robbers, who held him by the throat, appeared to be six feet high, and had a loose brown great coat; the other was not so tall, and had on a short jacket and trowsers. On leaving him, they made off into the wood.
Salisbury,
Monday, January 20, 1812.
On Sunday the 12th inst. the Hon.and Rev. Hugh Percy read himself into office, as Chancellor of this Cathedral.
John Thomas Batt, Esq., of New Hall, has presented a benefaction of �50 to the Salisbury Infirmary, which was last week paid into the hands of the Treasurer.
Births- at Holebrook-house, near Wincanton, on the 9th inst. the Hon.Mrs.Frankland of a daughter.- On Friday the 17th inst. at Shroton-house, near Blandford, the Lady of G.F.Ryves, Esq. R.N. of a daughter.
On Thursday was married, at Milborne Port, Mr.Kellaway, of Corfe Castle, Dorset, to Miss Frances Hide, of Milborne Port, Somerset.
On Friday se'nnight died at Melksham, Mrs.Evans, wife of Mr.Evans, master of the academy there for young Gentlemen.
On Monday last died Mr.Robert Langdon, schoolmaster, of Yetminister, in Dorsetshire, greatly lamented by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
On Tuesday died, at Clifton, of a decline, aged 22 years, Miss Charlotte Montague, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Admiral George Montague.
On Tuesday last died, in the 80th year of his age, Mr.Pinckney, of Amesbury.
On Wednesday died, at Wells, George Lax, sen. Esq., an eminent solicitor, and a Member of the Corporation of that city.
On Friday died in his 51st year, Mr.Francis Brown, stone-mason, of East-Harnham, adjacent to this city; a man whose friendly and generous disposition made him generally beloved and respected, and whose loss to his family and friends will be heavily felt and lamented.
Mr.Mitchell, of the Queen's Head Inn, Box, went to London a few days ago, to article one of his sons to an Attorney. Having concluded his business, he was about to set off for home on Monday evening, and took a coach in Coventry-street, ordering the coachman to drive to Hatchett's Hotel, Piccadilly. On arriving there, when the coachman opened the door of his carriage, he found his passenger a corpse ! The body was taken up stairs, and medical assistance was sent for, but the vital spark was gone.
On Monday the 6th inst. an Inquest was taken by Mr.Whitmarsh, on the body of Mary Shergold, an infant, five years of age, who was burnt to death in the absence of her mother.
On Saturday the 11th inst. a child about five years of age, daughter of Mrs.Barlett, butcher, of Dorchester, in the absence of her mother, was so dreadfully burnt as to cause her death in 24 hours.
Not less than five houses in this city and the immediate neighbourhood were broken open on the nights of Saturday and Sunday, the 11th and 12th inst. The general alarm has, however, made the public so vigilant, that the robbers almost wholly failed of their object; being disturbed before they could commit any plunder at four of the houses, and only carrying off a cheese from the fifth. Two lurking fellows, in smock frocks, each carrying a heavy stick, were seen about two o'clock on Sunday morning, walking quickly from the city towards Harnham (where the house of Mr.John White was shortly after broken open, and the family disturbed); and there is little doubt but that these men were concerned in some or all of these burglaries.
On Sunday the 11th inst. James Garrett, of Mere Common, was knocked down on the road a short distance from the town of Mere, by three men, in smock frocks, who robbed him of a �10 note and some silver, and beat him so unmercifully as to leave him nearly lifeless. - The poor man is now so far recovered as to be out of danger.
As James Cooling, of the parish of Cold Ashton, a labourer, was, on Monday se'nnight, returning from his friends in the neighbourhood of Shepton-Mallett, on Dunkerton-hill, about three miles from Bath, he was seized in a violent manner by three footpads, armed with bludgeons, and robbed of �35 19s, the whole of the poor man's property, and which was the savings of industrious labour for many years.
The General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this County commenced at Devizes on Tuesday last. Wm.Whatley, for stealing four bushels of wheat, and one sack, the property of Henry Ford, of South Newton; and John Gay for feloniously cutting down and destroying a maiden oak tree, in a field at Broughton Gifford, the property of Mrs.Katherine Long, were sentenced to be transported for seven years. Besides the above there were 37 prisoners on the calendar for trial, 19 of whom were sentenced to be imprisoned for short periods, and the rest were discharged.
Pigeon Shooting.
To be Shot For, at the Black Dog Inn, Ludwell, Wilts, on Wednesday the 29th day of January, 1812, - Five Guineas for the First Prize; a Bridle and Saddle, of the value of Four Guineas, for the Second Prize; and a Pair of Silver Tablespoons, of the value of Two Guineas, for the Third Prize.- No person allowed to shoot more than two ounces of shot.
* There will be an Ordinary Dinner provided; to be on table at two o'clock.
N.B. Shooting to begin at ten o'clock.
Joseph Vick (late from the Boot Inn, Tisbury,) respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, that he has entered on the above Inn, which has been lately fitted up with every convenience for the accommodation of traveller; where he hopes to merit their favours.
Gold Watch Lost
Lost, out of Mr.Burris's Cart, on Wednesday the 18th of December, 1811,- A single case Gold Watch, the maker's names Heley and Milner, London. Whoever has found it and will bring the same to Mr.Thomas Burris, of Fyfield, near Andover, or Mr.Hunt, Watchmaker, Salisbury, shall receive Five Guineas reward.- No greater reward will be offered.
Five Guineas Reward
Lost, supposed to have been stolen, at some period between the 24th and 31st of December, 1811, from the shop of Mr.Roades, Gun-maker, Salisbury,- A plain steel-mounted single-barrel Gun, with the Maker's Name (Rhodes) thereon.- Any one who can give information of the said Gun, and of the Person who committed the Felony, shall receive from Mr.Rhodes a reward of Five Guineas, on his Conviction. It is possible that the said Gun may have been taken in mistake by some Gentleman, who in their case is requested to give immediate information thereof.
Canal, Salisbury, Jan.16, 1812.
Lost, on Saturday night, the 28th of December, 1811, supposed to be Stolen - A dark brown Gelding, rising three years old, about 14 hands 2 inches high, calculated for riding or drawing; also a small black Filly, rising one year old, of the nag kind, with a star in her forehead.
Whoever will give information on the above horses, if Stolen, shall , on conviction of the offender or offenders, receive Ten Guineas Reward; if Strayed, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, by applying to George Wilkins, King's Somborne, near Stockbridge, Hants.
Notice.
All Persons with whom John Clark, late Bailiff in Husbandry to Sir Charles Warre Malet, of Wilbury House, in the county of Wilts, Baronet, hath contracted any debt on his said master's account, are desired to deliver the particulars thereof in writing to me, at the Black Horse Inn, Salisbury, either on the 14th or 21st of January instant, that the same may be examined, in order to an adjustment; and such persons as stand indebted to the said Sir Charles Warre Malet, by reason of any sale of Corn, Grain, Seed, or other articles made to them by the said late Bailiff, John Clark, are requested to pay their respective debts to me on the 21st instant, at the place aforesaid.- dated the 2d of Jan. 1812.
John Bowle, Solicitor.
All Persons who have any claim or demand on the Estate and Effects of William Stanford, late of Whaddon Farm, Gentleman, deceased, are requested to deliver as account thereof to Mrs.Stanford, at the Farm; George Rawlence, the younger, of Fordingbridge; or Thomas Blandford, of Fifield Farm, Gentlemen, the joint Executors in trust, named in his will; or to Mr.Warden, solicitor, Close, Sarum, in order that the same may be adjusted and settled. And those persons who are indebted to the Estate of the deceased, are desired to pay their respective debts to either of the Executors; or to Mr.Warden, who is duly authorized to receive the same.
Bristol, Jan.16, 1812.
James Ezek. Nash begs to inform his Friends, that he has disposed of his Stock of Drugs and Chemicals to Messrs.Warner and Selfe, for whom he solicits a continuance of the favours so long conferred upon the late Firm of Morgan and Nash.
Bristol, 16th 1st Month, 1812.
Warner and Selfe, having taken to the Stock of Drugs and Chemicals of their late partnership of Morgan and Nash, respectfully solicit the Friends of that concern for their favours, assuring them of their exertion to give satisfaction.
Devizes, Jan.16, 1812.
Cox and North, Linen and Woollen Drapers, &c., beg to inform their Friends and the Public, that a Dissolution of their Partnership took place on the 8th instant, by mutual consent; and return their grateful acknowledgements for the liberal encouragement received during their connection.
Jasper Cox, Linen and Woollen Draper, Hatter, Hosier, and Tea-Dealer, Market-place, Devizes, respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he intends carrying on the above trades in all its branches, on the old premises; where he solicits a share of their future favours and support, which will be gratefully received.
*Funerals furnished
Devizes, January, 1812.
J.North, Linen and Woollen-Draper, Hosier, Hatter, and Tea-Dealer, begs to inform his Friends, that he has removed from the late concern of Cox and North, and carries on the Business in all its branches, at his Dwelling-House, a few doors lower in the Market-place, opposite the Bear Inn, where he begs to solicit a share of the favours of his friends, assuring them every attention will be paid in procuring goods of the best qualities, and rendering them on term worthy of their notice.
* Blackmore's Patent Bolting Cloths.
N.B. An Apprentice wanted; as he will be treated as one of the family, a moderate premium will be expected.
Ware-Room,
Chough Inn, Market-Place, Salisbury.
J.Huntley embraces the present opportunity of presenting his grateful acknowledgements to the Inhabitants of Salisbury, Gentlemen Farmers, and others in the country, for the encouragement they have given him in the sale of Bacon during his stay here; and further informs them, the Sale will positively close on Tuesday the 28th of this month.
N.B.- H. has by him a few heavy sides of choice fine meat, at the usual prices.
Salisbury, January 13, 1812.
Five Guineas Reward
Whereas, William Edwards and John Davis, of the parish of Lockerly, Hants, Labourers, did on Thursday the 9th day of January, leave their wives and families chargeable to the said parish :- Whoever will apprehend the said William Edwards and John Davis, or either of them, and bring them to the Overseers of the said parish of Lockerly, will receive One Guinea Reward for each, with reasonable expenses.- The said William Edwards is about five feet seven or eight inches in height, 33 or 34 years of age, stoutish made, and rather a down look, was discharged from the North Hants Militia in the year 1801.- The said John Davis is five feet six or seven inches in height, black hair, full eyes, dark complexion, and walks very upright, is about 34 years of age, once belonged to the North Hants Militia, and volunteered into the 62d regiment of foot, was discharged, in the year 1801.
Thomas Green, Overseer.
Thomas Edney, Churchwarden.
Lockerly, Jan 17, 1812.