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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, July 16th, 1827
To the Descendants of William Lewis, deceased.
If any of the Children of William Lewis, late of Bristol, deceased, (who was brother of Benjamin Lewis, late of Salisbury, auctioneer, deceased,) are living, they will hear something greatly to their advantage, by immediately applying to Mr.Chubb, solicitor, Salisbury.
Poole, July 22.
We were disappointed at the steam yacht's non-arrival, in consequence of her having touched the ground in rounding Selsy Bill; but a number of passengers, who were waiting here at this port, were forwarded in a fast-sailing smack, for Portsmouth and Brighton, by the steam packet's agents, Messrs.Fricker and Son.
Swanwich, July 13.
It is with great pleasure we notice the increasing celebrity of this admired watering place. Great improvements have recently taken place here in the formation and completion of pleasant walks and drives, and the numerous noblemen's and gentlemen's yachts which daily anchor in the bay, give a pleasing and lively variety to the scene. Among the latest arrivals are - W.M. Pitt, Esq. and family, Mrs and the Misses Dashwood; Gen.Cole; Miss Finch, Miss Henderson, Miss Ferringday, and Mrs.Daniel; Mr.and Mrs.Clare, W.G.Paxton, Esq., Mr.Stode and family, Mr.Baker, Mr.and Mrs.Bastard, Mr.Dansey, Rev.Mr.Elliott, Mrs Elliott and family, Mr.and Mrs.Ward, Mr.and Mrs.Hall, Reverend Canon Hume and family, &c. &c.
Winchester.
Saturday, July 14.
The Hants Sessions commenced at the Castle on Tuesday, before Richard Pollen, Esq. Chairman; the Hon & Rev.A.G.Legge; Sir Thos.Baring, Sir Wm.Heathcote, Sir J.M.Pollen, Barts; Chas.Abbotts, Thos.Butler, Rd.B.Cox, E.G.Colpoys, John Duthy, George Eyre, Henry Eyre, John Fleming, William Grant, S.R.Jervis, Jas.Scott, jun., Walter Long, Daniel Quarrier, Samuel Wall, Esqrs.; the Rev.E.Poulter, J.Harwood, and Robert Wright, clerks. A very satisfactory report of the Gaol and Bridewell, made by the visiting Justices, was read by Sir.Thos.Baring.
County Expenditure - B.Winter, Esq. the treasurer, produced his Annual account, which was audited for publication, and also an estimate of the expences of the ensuing quarters, and a request for a rate of one penny in the pound, to be paid at the next Sessions, which was ordered.
It was stated by Sir Thomas Baring that the expences of the last year had been �3000 less than those of the preceding year, and that �8000 of the county debt had been liquidated.
The following are the names of the prisoners tried and sentenced :- Stephen Cole, for stealing 2 sheep skins, the property of Wm.Dyer; Jas.Orchard, for stealing two sheep skins, the property of Robt.Fifield; and Thos.Tatchell, for stealing a pair of boots, the property of James Swift, 7 years transportation.- Chas.Bromfield, for stealing 7 pigs, the property of Jos.Soffe, of Eling, 12 months.- David Bromfield, for stealing 2 pieces of timber at Eling, 6 months.- Wm.Dimmock and David Weare, for assaulting Jos.Judd and others, of Hursley, 4 months.- Charlotte Reeks, for stealing wearing apparel at Christchurch; Moses Cassford, for stealing a scythe; Charles Laney, for an assault, 3 months.- Geo.Cook, for stealing 2 hurdles, 2 months.- Elizabeth Hockey, and William Hayward, for theft, 1 month.- Ormand Maffy, for theft, 10 days.
At the above sessions Samuel Wall, Samuel Raymond Jarvis, and William Abbotts, Esqrs. qualified to act as magistrates for the county.
Romsey session was held on Monday before M.Pepper, Esq. Mayor; Richard W.Missing, Esq. Recorder; Godwin Withers, and W.C.Daman, Esqrs. Justices.- George Neil and Hugh Bishop, for assaulting Thomas Butt, constable, were sentenced to six months hard labour in the house of correction.- Joseph Tyrrell, for obtaining money from his master, Mr.James Hardy, under false pretences, was sentenced to 3 months hard labour; and Jas.Hardy, for assaulting his servant, the said Joseph Tyrrell, was sentenced to pay a fine of �5.
The following gentlemen received medals for composition at the College yesterday :
Gold Medals - Latin Essay : - Mr.Cox, Melius omnibus quam singulis creditur singuli enim decipere et decipi possunt. - English Verse :- Mr.Smith, The Mariner's Compass.
Silver Medals:- Mr.Meyrick, L. Marcii ad Milites Oratio, Livy. - Mr.Hughes, Part of Mr.Burke's Speech on the Nabob of Arcot's Debts.
A general Meeting of the Trustees and Directors of the Hampshire Benefit Society was held at the Grand Jury Chamber in this City, on Tuesday, Sir.Thos.Baring, Bart. M.P. in the chair : 188 proposals were presented from the several districts, all of which were found unobjectionable, and the candidates were ordered to be enrolled as members of the society. The extension of the institution now becomes rapid, and it may soon be expected to diffuse its substantial benefits widely.
Portsmouth and Portsea Triennial Music Meeting, under the direction of Messrs.Sibly, will be celebrated on Wednesday and Thursday, the 22d and 23d of August, and will consist of three performances on the same grand scale as 1824. Principal vocal performers : Miss Stephens, Mr.A.Sapio (of the Royal Academy), Miss Johnstone, and Mr.Sapio. Several eminent performers of the Opera House and Philharmonic Concerts are engaged; organ, Dr.Chard.
Births.- At Southwick Park, the lady of Thomas Thistlewayte, Esq. of a son.- On Sunday last, the lady of T.Cave, Esq. of Christchurch, of a daughter.
Thursday was married at St.Luke's Church, Alfred Bridger, Esq. to Mary, eldest daughter of John Lapron, Esq. of Finsbury Square.
Married on the 12th inst. at Marylebone Church, Major Pringle Taylor, of the 95th regiment, to Adelaide Frances, eldest daughter of Lieut.Colonel Shedden, of Eastonton, and the Elms, Hampshire.
Same day was married, at Marylebone Church, Henry George, eldest son of the late John Cary, Esq. to Emily Munro, only child of Robert Shedden, Esq. of Brooklands, Hants.
Died on the 7th inst. at Appleshaw, Walter Blunt, Esq. in the 64th year of his age.
On Monday last died at Westmeon, Mr.Jos.Dawkins, many years schoolmaster at Romsey.
Died on Sunday the 8th instant, at Spring Gardens, near Ringwood, the Rev.Henry Davies, in the 73d year of his age; he was curate of that place and master of a respectable boarding school for 44 years. Few men through life were ever more beloved and respected; he was always ready to relieve the wants and distresses of his fellow creatures, and it may be truly said of him that he has "caused the widow's heart to sing for joy."
A few days since died at Havre, in the 75th year of his age, Andrew Lindegren, Esq. many years agent to the Hon.East India Company, at Portsmouth, and formerly of the firm Minchin, Carter, and Kelly, bankers, Portsmouth.
Died at Andover, on the 7th instant, of consumption, at the house of her uncle, John Shipley, where she had been on a visit for change of air, Jane Eliza Shipley, late of Falmouth, aged 26 years.
On the 8th inst.died at Hursley, in the 27th year of his age, William, eldest son of Mr.Wild, after a lingering illness, borne with exemplary patience.
Died at Ringwood on the 9th ult.aged 63 years, Mrs.Sarah Head, who was greatly endeared to her numerous friends and relatives.
Tuesday last died at Sarson, after a short illness, Mr.James Dowling, aged 35.
Last Tuesday morning a daring robbery was committed at the Three Tuns public house in Andover, by a woman, who had been lodging there the four previous nights; being well acquainted with the house, she rose early in the morning, and while the family were asleep, she took a pelisse, a gown, a scarf, three spoons, a silver watch, and a quantity of silver, with which she got off. It is suspected she is now gone to Free Mart fair, Portsmouth. She goes by the name of Betty Smith, is a short woman, had on when she left Andover a red looking gown, and a straw bonnet trimmed with black ribbon; she travels with a box and sells scented soap.
Lymington, July 13.
On Monday our Mayor and Corporation attended at the town hall, pursuant to notice, for the election of a Burgess to serve in Parliament for this borough, in the room of Guy Lennox Pendergast, Esq. who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds; when Thomas Divett, Esq. of Wimpole-street, London, was duly elected.- Vice Admiral Sir Harry Neale, Bart. was sworn in Recorder, and James Brown, Esq. and Thomas Charles Rooke, Esq. were elected free Burgesses of this Borough.
Measures are in contemplation for greatly augmenting the accomodations for bathers and visitors at Lymington. The first steps proposed are to erect commodious public baths, and to open a delightful road to them across the meadows from one of the public streets.- A meeting of the inhabitants was yesterday held at the town-hall, and it was unanimously agreed that it was expedient to erect public baths, and to promote the other objects submitted to the meeting with as little delay as possible.
Southampton.
Saturday, July 14.
On Tuesday and Wednesday a bazar was held at the Guildhall (which the Mayor kindly granted for the purpose), for the sale of fancy articles, contributed by different benevolent ladies of the town, in aid of the Infants School Establishment. We are happy to say that the receipts netted nearly �100.
On Thursday a fine schooner, built by Watson, was launched from his yard at Northam.
Our Mayor, on Monday, sentenced Joseph Light, labourer, to 2 months hard labor in the house of correction, for stealing potatoes from the grounds of James Wylde, Esq.
At our sessions yesterday, Joseph Shepherd and Wm.Mason, were sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for obstructing Penny, a constable, in his duty,
Newport, July 13
Married on Tuesday, by the Rev.T.Atkins, T.B.Swann, Esq. R.N. to Ann Smith, third daughter of John Roach, Esq. of Arreton.
Also married at Newport, Mr.Morgan, of Ramsdown Farm, to Miss Cooper, of Newport.
Salisbury.
Monday July 16.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Clarence arrived in this city on Wednesday afternoon, in her progress to Plymouth, it having been arranged that her Royal Highness would there meet her Consort, the Lord High Admiral of England, who is now making a tour of inspection of all the royal docks and naval arsenals of the kingdom. The Royal Duchess and her suite, in three carriages, had left Bushy Park, in the morning, and on their approach to this city, they were received and conducted into it by the Salisbury troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Peniston. Her Royal Highness was accompanied by her sister, the Princess Amelia Carlotta, Miss Fitzclarence, the Countess of Westmeath, the Countess of Mayo, and Colonel Cooper (Equerry to his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence). Her Royal Highness and suite stopped and slept at the Regent's Hotel, where every attention, due to the illustrious party, was paid to them by the host and hostess; a guard of Salisbury troop was also mounted at the hotel, and its band attended, occasionally playing military airs.- On Thursday morning, her Royal Highness accompanied by her sister and Miss Fitzclarence, went to see our Cathedral, where they were received by the Very.Rev. the Dean and the Rev.Archdeacon Fisher. The royal party greatly admired our matchless fabric; and whilst inspecting it, the Princess Amelia and Miss Fitzclarence were induced to ascend the tower, accompanied by the Very Rev. the Dean. From the summit of the tower, at an elevation of more than 200 feet from the ground, the weather being extremely fine, they enjoyed a delightful prospect of the country around. The Royal party having finished their gratifying inspection of the Church, proceeded on their journey, and they were escorted two miles out of the city by the Salisbury troop, whose attentions to the Royal Duchess were acknowledged by her in the handsomest terms to Lieut.Peniston. - The royal party then proceeded to Weymouth, and were received there with every testimony of loyalty; a brilliant illumination took place in the evening, and the royal party left the town next morning.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed Henry Hayes Tizard, of Weymouth, in the county of Dorset, Gent. to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery.- Gazette, July 13.
An extraordinary treat is announced for performance at our assembly rooms this evening : the highly celebrated Yates will give his unique entertainment which he designates by the title of his "Reminiscences." It is totally impossible to convey an adequate idea of Mr.Yate's performance; but the complete and universal success he meets with affords an incontrovertible proof of its excellence and merit.
The general quarter sessions for this county commenced on Tuesday at Warminster, when the Rev.E.Crabbe, and G.P.Scrope, Esq. qualified and took their seats upon the bench. There was a full bench of Magistrates, (T.H.Phipps, Esq, in the chair.) On Wednesday morning, a second Court was formed, at which Col.A'Court presided.- The following prisoners were tried and sentenced as under :
Seven years transportation :- Wm.Rose, for stealing 32 fowls belonging to Geo.Ruddle at Bishops Cannings.
Hard Labour :- James Higginbottom, for stealing a copper furnace at Bradford, 9 months; his accomplice, Isaac Love, 3 months - James Hopgood, for an assault at Chute, 9 mos.- Silas Hiscott, for obstructing a constable at Longbridge Deverill; Stephen Payne, for stealing fowls at Warminster; James Hedges, for stealing boots and a loaf at Bradford; John Taylor, for stealing 4 pair of shoes (to be also publicly whipt at Devizes); Henry Light, for an assault at Chippenham (also fined �5), Francis Wiltshire, for an assault at Chippenham; and John Lucas, for stealing potatoes at Bradford; 6 mos. each.- Robert Shergold, for stealing milk at Yatesbury; Wm.Gibbs, for stealing wheat at Longbridge Deverill; George Pearce and Richard Withers, for stealing fowls at Whitley; Valentine Cruch, for stealing wheat at Pestwood; Silas Hurley, for stealing cloth at Warminster; 4 mos. each.- Simon Davis, for stealing a shirt at Horningsham, (also publicly whipt at Devizes); John Fry, for stealing hay at Gasdon; Wm.Kersley, for stealing hay at Chittern; Wm.Franklin, for an assault; George Barnes, for stealing fowls at Whitley; Isaac Hurdle and Nathaniel Pearce, for a theft at Bradford, (also privately whipt); 3 mos. each - Thomas Berry, for stealing straw at Milton, 2 months - Eleanor Fry and Sarah Rose, for stealing shoes at Calne, 1 month.- Paul Hyett, for stealing shoes at Trowbridge, 6 weeks.- Simon Bailey, for stealing hay, 2 weeks.
James Smith, for an assault at Calne, - one month's imprisonment in Marlborough bridewell.
The general quarter sessions of the peace for the county of Dorset, commenced on Tuesday, when, the preliminary matters being disposed of, the Court adjourned till the following morning, on which day the business commenced. The following Magistrates were present : C.B.Wollaston, Esq. chairman ; W.M. Pitt, Esq.; H.Bankes, Esq.; F.J.Browne, Esq.; James Frampton, Esq.; J.H.Browne, Esq.; E.B.Bower, Esq.; John White, Esq.; D.P.O.Okeden, Esq.; Revs.Archdeacon of Dorset; H.F.Yeatman; F.Goforth; J.Venables; G.Fickard, and R.Salkeld. The following prisoners were tried and sentenced :
Seven years transportation :- Joseph Light, jun.for stealing a box containing wearing apparel the property of Cornelius Pering, of Beamister, schoolmaster.
Darius Tarrant, for indecent behaviour at Kingstone, 12 months imprisonment and �50 fine.
Hard Labour :- Catherine Way, for stealing wearing apparel at Bridport; Mary Tucker, for want of sureties to keep the peace; and Samuel Heckford, for stealing a watch at Lytchet Minster; 6 months.- Amb.Whitemarsh, for stealing bacon at Shaftesbury, 3 months.- Dennis Garrett, for stealing fowls at Bradford Abbas, 2 months, and once privately whipt.- Mary Dunn, for stealing gloves at South Perrott, 2 months.
Imprisonment :- Geo.Maber, for a theft, and Isaac Bamfield, for an assault, 1 month each; and John Rendell, for an assault, 14 days.
Birth.- On Sunday the 8th inst. the lady of J.M.Holding, Esq. of this city, of a daughter.
Married, at Winterbourne Strickland, Dorset, by the Rev.Mr.Hamdon, on the 12th inst., John H.Galpine, Esq. of Blandford, to Diana, daughter of John Bragg, Esq. of the former place.
On the 21st ult. was married Mr.Rd.Wyatt, innkeeper, to Miss Saunders, both of Marlborough.
On the 11th inst.was married, at Stanwell, by the Rev.Thomas May, Robert Kenrick Gibbons, Esq. second son of the late Robert Gibbons, Esq. to Louisa, second daughter of Sir John Gibbons, Bart.
A few days since was married at Chippenham, Mr.John Beames, of Abingdon, Berks, (son of George Beames, Esq. Allington, Wilts,) to Miss Arabella Shepherd, of Langley, in this county.
Married, on the 3d inst. at Elvetham Church, Mr.Fraser, of Swallowfield, Wilts, to Miss Hewitt, of Elvetham Lodge, Hants.
A few days since was married, Mr.George Burnett, to Miss Ann Goold, conductress of the ladies establishment, Chippenham.
On Tuesday the 10th inst.died, at North Bradley, at the advanced age of 83, the Venerable Chas.Daubeny, D.C.L. Archdeacon, and one of the Prebendaries of Salisbury; Fellow of Winchester College, and Vicar of North Bradley. Possessed of extensive erudition, his literary productions constitute splendid monuments of ecclesiastical knowledge; and the parochial district confided to his care, will transmit, to distant ages, unparalleled indications of his pastoral regard. Founder of an elegant chapel of ease at Road, two alms-houses at Bradley, with three official manses, he became a parochial benefactor to the amount of ten thousand pounds, superadded to augmentation of the incumbency, by surrender of his personal interest in the rectorial tythe, with annual donation of one hundred pounds to the poor. Having completed his archdeaconal visitation the preceding week, he delivered a pastoral address to his congregation at Road, but forty-eight hours ere he was summoned to surrender his important charge.
On Tuesday the 10th instant died, the Rev.Chas.Edmund King, of Piddletrenthide, aged 39 years.
Died at Cheltenham, on Saturday the 8th instant, G.F.Tyson, Esq. of Grosvenor-square, London.
Thursday died at Bath, aged 52, Charlotte, the beloved wife of Mr.Cruttwell, printer and editor of the Bath Chronicle.
On the 5th inst.died, universally esteemed, Mr.Robert Page, land surveyor and auctioneer, of Wimborne, aged 38.
On the 11th inst.died at Niton, in the Isle of Wight, after a severe illness, Mr.Thomas Andrews, in the 69th year of his age, late a respectable farmer, in Wiltshire.
A few days since died, Mrs.Barnes, relict of the late Mr.Barnes, of Chiverell, in this county.
On Wednesday last died at Bath, (whither he had gone for the benefit of his health) Mr.Jacob Gayton, aged 50, grocer, of Trowbridge.
A daring burglary was committed in the house of the Rev.Mr.Coxe, at Bemerton, near this city, on Saturday night the 7th instant. Some person or persons broke open and entered through the pantry window, and a quantity of table and other linen was taken from some drawers, but as all the linen was left in the pantry, it is probable the thieves were disturbed, and made off without any booty. A reward of thirty pounds is offered for the discovery of the offender or offenders.
Sheep Killed By Dogs.- On Sunday night the 8th inst. between 20 and 30 sheep of the flocks of Mr.Jerrard and Mr.King, of Austy, in this county, were bitten and mangled by two dogs of the lurcher species, belonging to paupers of the parish; 2 of the sheep were found dead in the fold, and several have since died from the injuries they received.
To the numerous accidents which almost daily occur, of young persons being drowned by bathing in water beyond their depth, we have to add two melancholy instances that have occurred in this neighbourhood. On Sunday morning the 8th instant, five young men of this city went to bathe in the river at Britford, about a mile from hence, near to a hatch-house which is built across the stream, and at which place the water is very deep; one of the party, Edward Bennett, aged 19, got beyond his depth, and being unable to swim, he was overpowered by the current of the stream, and drowned in the presence of his companions, two of whom, who could swim, endeavoured in vain (with the most laudable courage and risk to their own lives) to save him. The deceased man worked for Messrs.Stokes and West, coach-builders, of this city; he came from Farnham, in Surrey, were his parents lately resided. An inquest into the circumstances that attended his death was on Monday held by Mr.Whitmarsh, coroner, when a verdict of "Accidentally drowned" was returned.
On Tuesday last a coroners inquest was held at Boveridge Farm, on the body of Frederick William Pothecary, aged nine years, youngest son of Mr.Matthew Pothecary, who was unfortunately drowned while bathing in a sheep pond on Monday evening : verdict, "Accidental Death."
East-Street, Andover.
To be Let, and entered on at Michaelmas next, or sooner if required, - A Brick-built Dwelling-House, with front Shop, Candle Factory, Outhouse, and Garden attached.- The premises are well adapted for business, and late in the occupation of Mr.J.Jarmey, tallow-chandler, deceased.
The whole of the Utensils may be taken by valuation.
For particulars apply (if by letter, post-paid) to Mrs.E.Jarmey, East-street, Andover.
A Quantity of Beech Barns Floor Plank, 6d.per foot; Beech and Elm Board, Slabs, Spokes of all sizes and lengths, dry or green; Oak Saplings &c. for Sale.
Enquire of Thomas Maffey, Lockerley, Hants.
5 Guineas Reward.
Whereas, about 2 o'clock this Morning, William Rose & William Gibbs (both convicted during the present Sessions) escaped from Prison in Warminster : Whoever will apprehend of give information as shall lead to the apprehension of the said Prisoners, shall receive the above Reward, on application to Mr.Daniell, Bailiff of Warminster.
William Rose is a native of Allington, near Devizes, 19 year of age, thin made, of dark complexion, about 5 feet 7 inches high, had on a red plush waistcoat with fustian sleeves, and black hat.
William Gibbs, of Longbridge Deverill, 24 years of age, is stout made, of light complexion with brown hair, 5 feet 6 inches high, and wore a round frock and straw hat. The Prisoners were chained together when the escaped.- Warminster, July 13, 1827.