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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, January 27th, 1812
A Few Barrels of Norfolk Red Herrings, in excellent condition, are now for sale, on reasonable terms, by
Geo.Penney & Co.
Poole, Jan. 16, 1812.
To be Sold, - From 20 to 50 Acres of Turnips.- Apply to Arthur Mist, at Moyle's Court Farm, near Ringwood; or to Mr.Young, Red Lion Inn, Sarum.
Stolen or Strayed from Knoyle Farm, in the parish of Corfe Mullen, on Wednesday night, January 22, 1812, - A Bay Mare Colt, coming two years old, the two hind feet white just above the fetlock joint, has a small white star in the forehead and a white spot on the top lip, about 14 hands high.
Whoever will restore the above Colt shall receive all reasonable expenses, if strayed; and if stolen shall receive a reward of Five Pounds, on conviction of the offender or offenders, on application to John Barfoot, at Knowle Farm.
Stolen from out of Harbridge Common, on Tuesday evening the 21st instant.- A Dun Mare, heavy in foal, with a short cut tail, about twelve hands and a half high, marked with a letter B :- Whoever will give information on the said Mare, that she may be had again, shall receive One Guinea Reward, on applying to Robert Toms, Harbridge. A man, supposed to be one of the three gipseys seen in the neighbourhood on that day, was seen to ride her that evening about eight o'clock.
Whereas several young Fir Trees were lately maliciously cut and otherwise destroyed, in some plantations belonging to the Earl of Northesk, at Rose-hill :- Notice is hereby given, that a reward of Five Pounds will be paid by him to any person who shall discover the offender or offenders, so they may be convicted of the said offence.
Rose-Hill, Jan.22, 1812.
Whereas about 18 Yards of Chain were Stolen from the Distance Post on Salisbury Race Down, on Saturday the 29th of Nov. last; also about 18 yards of the Road Post Chain, and about 18 yards of the Chain upon Harnham Down, some time before the 18th of December last : Whoever will discover the offender or offenders to Mr.Hayden, Clerk of the Course, shall be handsomely rewarded.
All persons indebted to, or who have any demands on, the estate and effects of Robert Barber and William Barber, both late of Boscombe, in the county of Wilts, yeomen, deceased, are desired to pay their respective debts, and deliver an account of their several demands, forthwith to Mr.John Barber, of Boscombe, aforesaid.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Francis Brown, late of Harnham, near the city of New Sarum, Stone and Marble Mason, deceased, are requested to pay their respective debts to his Son Francis Brown, at the Yard at Harnham; and all persons having any claim or demand on the said Francis Brown, deceased, are desired to transmit the particulars thereof, as soon as may be, to his Son, at Harnham.
Plymouth, Jan 24.
On Tuesday a man named John Armstrong, who stands charged with the murder of a marine, was apprehended on board the brig Plato, Captain Ramells, lying at New Quay. It appears that Armstrong, together with three other men, deserted from the Goldfinch sloop of war, on the night of the 16th of September last, and stole the gig from the stern of that vessel, while she lay in Stonehouse-pool; that they persuaded the marine, named Isaac Carter, then doing his duty on the gangway, to desert his post and accompany them, and that when they had got midway between the vessel and the shore, they pinioned him, tied his legs, and threw him overboard. John Williams, an American, and Henry Dercus, a Dutchman, accomplices with Armstrong, are still at large, and for whom a reward of �30 each is offered by the Admiralty.
A horrid murder appears to have been committed last Monday night, on the body of a child, in the neighbourhood of Kingsbridge, about twenty-four miles from this place :- Margaret Huxtable, of the parish of Dodsbrooke, a child about nine years old, but rather stout for her age, was sent on an errand by her mother, on that evening, about six o'clock, but not returning in time, her parents were apprehensive for her safety, the next morning her shift was found on the road about a mile from Kingsbridge, much torn and very bloody, and accounts have been since received here, that the body of the unfortunate girl was found quite naked in a barn not far from the last mentioned place, dead. There is also a report in circulation, that a soldier has confessed himself to have been the murderer. A hand-bill was circulated through the country on Wednesday, by the unhappy parents, offering a reward of �20, for any tidings of the child, either dead or living.
Winchester
Saturday, January 25.
Birth - On the 19th instant, at William Portall's Esq., at Laverstoke Park, Hants, the Lady of Captain Hawker (14th Light Dragoons), of a son and heir.
Lately was married the Rev.William Pitman Jones, of Witherington-House, in Gloucestershire, to Miss Cooke, of Farnham.
A few days since died, Capt.Thomas Serle, of the 13th regiment of foot, son of the late James Serle, Esq. of Bishop's-stoke.
A few days since died, at Candover, Mr.Goster, an ancient Member of this Corporation.
On Friday last died, at Christchurch, after a lingering illness, which she bore with great fortitude, Mrs.Jenkins, wife of Mr.Henry Jenkins, plumber and glazier, of that place : she was a very worthy character, and her death will long be regretted by her relations and friends.
On Tuesday last were interred in the family vault at Christchurch, the remains of the late W.Dean, Esq., of Holdenhurst. We understand that he has given the whole of his large property to the Right.Hon.George Rose, George Henry Rose, Esq., and Mr.Adams, his Trustees, for the purpose of continuing the Christchurch and Wimborne Bank, on the present firm of Dean, Castleman, and Adams.
We are sorry to observe that the spirit of depredation and robbery, so prevalent in London and its environs, has found its way into most of our provincial towns. Amongst the severe sufferers by it, is Miss Groombridge and Co., milliners, in the High-street of this city :- On Saturday afternoon last, some villain or villains, entering their shop, contrived to take therefrom a box containing rich lace and lace veils, to the value of between two and three hundred pounds; notwithstanding a liberal reward of �50 has been offered for the discovery of the offender or offenders, nothing has yet transpired to that effect.
Salisbury,
Monday, January 27, 1812.
Sheriffs appointed by His Royal Highness the Prince Regent in Council, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty, for the year 1812.
Berkshire, - George Elwes, of Marcham, Esq.
Devonshire, - James Hay, of Collypriest, Esq.
Dorsetshire, - Thomas Hurlock Bastard, of Charlton Marshall, Esq.
Somersetshire, - W.Vaughan, Monkton Combe, Esq.
County of Southampton, - Thomas Thistlethwaite, of Southwick, Esq.
Wiltshire, - Sir William Pierce Ashe A'Court, of Heytesbury, Bart.
Edmund White, Esq., a Member of the Corporation of this City, but for many years past resident at Bath, has presented to the Salisbury Infirmary a benefaction of �100 in Navy 5 per cents "to aid the drooping funds of that excellent institution."
On Saturday a German Officer, and 108 non-commissioned and private soldiers, prisoners of war, came in here from Dartmoor prison, on their way to Sussex, having volunteered to serve in the 10th Hussars.
On Monday was married, at Weymouth, Mr.Wm.Russell, of the Royal Hotel, to Miss Ford, of the same place.
On Thursday last was married Mr.E.Ball, of this city, to Miss Jane Randall, of Broadchalk.
On Saturday was married Mr.W.Peniston[?], bricklayer, to Mrs.Swift, both of this city.
Lately died, at Corsham, in this county, in the 80th year of his age, Edward Hasted, Esq. F.R.S. and Fa.A.S.- a classical scholar, a polished Gentleman, and sincere Christian. His "History of Kent," his native county, will be a lasting record of his learning and industry.
Lately died, of a lingering illness, John Harris, Esq., of the Priory, Marlborough, aged 80.
On the 14th inst. died Mr.J.Tucker, of Wilcot, in this county, sincerely regretted by all who knew him.
On Wednesday last died, at East Harnham, after a few hours illness, Mr.William Harrison, many years a respectable inhabitant of this city.
On Monday the 20th inst. died, at her house in Belmont, Bath, of a short but painful illness, which she bore with pious resignation, Elizabeth, relict of the late Thos.Havesfield, Esq., of Hampton Court, Middlesex, and mother to Thomas Calley, Esq., of Burderop Park, in Wiltshire.
On Monday last died Ann wife of Mr.John Hunt, of Amesbury, and daughter of the late Mr.John Bell[?], of Chisenbury, in this county.
On Thursday night, about half past eleven o'clock, a very alarming fire broke out in a thatched work-shop behind the Lion Inn, in Warminster, which had burst through the roof before it was discovered. The shop, with a large stable and two cellars, were totally destroyed; but, by the activity of the inhabitants, it was prevented proceeding any further, although communicating with a range of corn-lofts and some of the stables, and only a few yards from several other thatched buildings.- The fire is supposed to have originated from a stove in the work-shop, which had been left apparently safe about half an hour before.
A melancholy accident happened lately at Blandford, to Mrs.Oxford, aged 82, who, by being imprudently left sitting before the fire, it is supposed fell from her chair into the fire, and was literally burnt to a cinder.
To Tinmen.
A Good Hand may have constant employ, by applying to Mr.John Wood, of Dorchester, Dorset.