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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, July 18th, 1825
Extraordinary Investigation
On Monday evening the coroner's inquest was resumed respecting the death of a new-born male infant, that had been preserved with rose leaves and musk, packed in a basket, and forwarded last week from Winchester, to Mr. Fricker, cooper, of Vincent-street, Vauxhall-road.
Weale, the police officer, who was dispatched to Winchester, stated that on leaving London he took with him the basket and the apron and handkerchiefs that the Infant was packed in, and on his arrival at Winchester on Saturday morning, he learned that the basket was purchased of Mr.Harper, a basket-maker, on Monday morning (the day before the parcel was received by Mr. Fricker); Mr.H. could not recollect to whom he sold it He next ascertained that a young lady named Jane Sturgess, residing with her mother in the church-yard of Winchester Cathedral, had been delivered on the Monday morning of an illegitimate child, by Mr.Lyford, who left the child exceedingly well, but on going to the house in about two hours after he was surprised at being told that it was dead, but no offer was made to him to see it, although he expressed himself much astonished that such a healthy strong child should die so shortly after its birth. Mr.Lyford declared to the officer that the child belonging to Miss Sturgess was a male child, and its features, upon a description, corresponded with that of the deceased. Weale found Miss Sturgess in a dangerous state of health; and on putting questions to her relative to the child, she said that it was a little girl, and that he had died, and that her brother had made a small box for him, and she had given it to Heathcote, the grave-digger, to bury. She declared she had no knowledge of the basket, but said the apron, she thought, was the one she had wrapped her child in.
On Saturday afternoon an examination into the circumstances of the case took place before the Rev.Dr.Newbolt, a magistrate, and several of the corporation of Winchester. A female child, which had been buried by Heathcote, was exhumated, and produced in Court. Mr.Lyford stated that he believed the child of which he delivered Miss Sturgess was a male child. Louisa Sopp stated that she saw the child soon after it was born, and it was a female. Mr.Higgs, the book-keeper, said he verily believed that a butcher's boy, named Edwards, was the person that brought the parcel to him; but this was strongly denied by the boy. Mrs.Sturgess, the grand-mother of the deceased infant, was bound to appear when called upon.
Weale further stated, that the impression on the minds of the people of Winchester was, that from the circumstance of the woman Sopp and the grandmother of the infant being midwives, that they had, on finding Mr.Lyford's surprise at the death of the child, and fearing a discovery, procured the female intact and buried it, as a substitute for the one which was the subject of the present inquiry.
Mr.Holt, surgeon, of Holywell-street, Westminster, stated, that he had preserved the body in a solution, and there were marks, apparently the impression of four finger nails, on the right and left side of the neck.
The inquiry was adjourned till Friday next, and a summons was sent to Mr.Lyford, for his attendance on that occasion.
HENRY SAVERY.-The convict has been placed on board the Justitia hulk, at Woolwich, preparatory to his immediate transportation for life to New South Wales.
WEYMOUTH, July 16.- The Churchwardens, Overseers, and principal lnhabitants of the Island of Portland, intend dining together at the Portland Arms on the 16th of August, in honour of the birth-day of his Royal Highness the Duke of York.
Such are the judicious arrangements of the Mayor and Corporation, that the breakwater and the damage to the Outer Pier, will be finished by the 30th of October.
POOLE, July 15.- Landed out of the Ranger pilot boat, Mr.and Mrs.Markworth and family, and the Bishop of Gerren, taken out of the Cecrop, from Trinidad, out 9 weeks, bound for London.
Daring Outrage.- On Sunday evening, as two of the preventative service men were on the look out for smugglers, near Lulworth, they were surprised by a party of men, between 60 or 70, who immediatley deprived them of their swords and pistols, and carried them to the edge of the cliff, where they were placed with their heads hanging over the precipice, with the assurance that if they made the least noise, they would be thrown over. During this time a smuggling vessel landed her crop (100 casks), which the shore-gang placed on their horses, and carried off in triumph. After the crop had been fairly disposed of, the preventative men were removed from their perilous situation, and taken by the smugglers (who stood guard over them) into an adjoining field, where they bound them hand and foot, in order to prevent them from giving alarm to their brother officers, and in this state they were found the following morning.
Winchester,
Saturday, July 16.
The business of our Assizes was terminated this afternoon. The following prisoners were sentenced as under :-
DEATH.- James Yetman, a letter carrier of Portsmouth, for embezzling a �5 note.- Robert Hunt for stealing a mare from Wm.Coles, at Milton:- David Dibden, for stealing a gelding from William Taylor at Godshill.- Wm.Ilsley and Charles Monger, for killing and stealing a sheep belonging to Eliz.Chute, at Sherborne.- George Corbet, for stealing a sheep at Eastmeon. - John Dickenson, for a burglary and robbery in the house of Ed.Rust at Alverstoke.- James Arnold[?], for stealing a sheep at Alton, the property of Wm.Edwards.- Solomon Kittlety, for a burglary and robbery in the house of T.H.Fiske at Portsmouth.- James Watkins, for feloniously taking money from John Poate at Portsmouth.- Charles Tilbury, for stealing money from the house of Thos.Bye at Stoke Charity.- Joshua Tucker, Charles Arnold, and William Lamb, for a burglary and robbery in the house of John Rumbell at Southwarnborough.---- Thomas Pearce, for breaking open and robbing the house of Edward King, at Milton.- James Milam, for breaking open and robbing the house of R.Smallbones, at Heckfield.-.John Walden, for a burglary in the house of Captain Rainier at Southampton.
All the above have been reprieved.
Seven years transportation:- John Young, for breaking open and robbing the house of T.Wearne[?] at Hordle.
Imprisonment:- Wm.Tally, for stealing a sheet at Bedhampton; Sarah Bozier, for a theft at Neatham; Jane Guy for robbing the shop of Joseph Sayer, at Newport; Thos.Girdler, for stealing wheat at Crondall; Thos.Woodeson, for stealing a pig from John Toomer; John Townshend for stealing lead at Gosport; 12 months each.- Jas.Pitman, for an assault at Milton, 6 months - Henry Toms, for killing Geo.Blandford, at Longham, 4 months. - C.W.Webb, for stealing lead from John Pickering, 3 months - Jas.Wareham, for aiding H.Toms in killing Geo.Blandford, 2 months.
The following interesting causes were tried at Nisi Prius:-
Tucker v. Wright and others:- Mr.Serjeant Wilde, with whom was Mr.C.F.Williams, stated the case to the Jury. This action was brought to recover damages for forcibly entering the plaintiff's house, and taking certain goods and household furniture, and also for preventing and hindering the plaintiff and family from carrying on and transacting their business therein. The defendant pleaded the general issue. The facts of the case were as follow:- The plaintiff, who is in embarrassed circumstances, is at the present time in the Rules of the King's Bench for debt; previously to 1823 he had practised as a surgeon in Berners-street, Oxford-street, London, and in consequence of his misfortunes, his wife was induced to keep a school, to support herself and family. At the end of 1823 an opportunity presented itself, whereby she was enabled, by the assistance of her friends, to purchase the good-will of a ladies school in the town of Alton, for the sum of �200; and a bill for �50. was given for part of the furniture, which was duly honoured. In consequence of the plaintiff's being so unfortunately circumstanced, he was not made a party to the transaction; and the lady from whom the school was purchased had a lease of the premises, of which about 6 or 7 years were unexpired, and which was not assignable without the consent of the landlord, whose solicitor was the present defendant's attorney, and he (the solicitor) on behalf of the landlord, not chusing to accept the plaintiff's wife as tenant, an assignment was made to two friends of Mrs.Tucker. Matters being thus arranged, Mrs.Tucker took possession of the school in December 1823, with every prospect of success, having from the lady of the school and her own connection about 25 boarders, besides some day-scholars, which in the whole would produce her from 6 to �700. per annum. The defendant, Wright, who is an upholsterer, had appraised the furniture taken by Mrs. Tucker, and supplied her with more furniture, amounting to about �150. In the month of March, Wright was paid �40. on account: and shortly after this some persons from London spread reports of a most malignant and false nature respecting the plaintiff and his wife. A day or so after these reports were circulated the defendant (Wright) visited Mrs. Tucker, and conducted himself in a violent manner; he did not see her that time, but in a day or two after he again called, and enquired of the servant that admitted him for Mrs.Tucker, was told she was unwell and could not be seen; he then went into the library, and saw Mrs.Tucker, instantly demanding when she was going to pay him; she replied that she would write to a friend in London, and would let him know when it would be convenient; he came again two days after, and said he had come for his goods, and his goods he would have; Mrs.Tucker then told him that there had not been time for her to have an answer from London, and begged him not to meddle with the goods as she had no doubt she should be able to make an arrangement with him in a day or so. He then said he had got his men handy to take the goods away, and was determined to have them, he then abused Mrs.Tucker, calling her a strumpet, swindler, and other opprobious names, and went out of the library into the pleasure ground, and called his men in: at this time some of the boarders were in their rooms, and on the defendant and his men proceeding to their rooms, Mrs. Tucker remonstrated with him on the impropriety of so doing. The defendant ultimately cleared the library of the whole of the furniture, and also some other rooms, so that the boarders were obliged to sleep 4 and 5 in a bed, and Mrs. Tucker on the ground. In consequence of those circumstances, several of the pupils were taken away, and the school completely ruined. Several creditors and others who had children at the school, proved that they should have continued their children in the school, had not this circumstance occurred; and that it was the intention of Mrs.Tucker to remove the school nearer London, and that it was no secret.
Mr.Edward Lawes, for the defendant, contended that the plaintiff had not sufficient possession of the premises and goods to enable him to bring the present action; and to make this out he produced papers from the Insolvent Debtors Court, but which Mr.Justice Littledale overruled. He also attempted to prove that Mrs.Wright was removing her goods off the premises by night, when it turned out that she had sent two boxes of books to London by the waggon which went through Alton in the night, and at no other time.- Verdict for the plaintiff, damages �200.
Budd v. Knight.- This was an action brought upon a Bill of Exchange for �38. Before entering into the merits of the case. It was agreed a verdict should be taken for the defendant.
Holloway and another v. Berkeley - This was an action brought by the executors of one George Andrews, to try the right of the defendant (as Lord of the Manor of Bosham, in Sussex) to twelve heriots seized under the following circumstances:- In the year 1812, John Andrews, the father of George, died, seized of 6 copyhold tenements, held under the Manor of Bosham, respectively subject to a heriot: having by will devised the same to his two sons, James and George, as tenants in common. Upon the fathers death, the two sons were admitted in undivided moieties, but James afterwards surrendered his moiety to George. In December 1824, George died, and the defendant thereupon claimed and seized 12 horses for heriots. For the plaintiff it was contended that by the surrender of James to George, the two undivided moieties in the six tenements became re-united, and the defendant's right was thereupon restricted to six heriots, as originally reserved, but the question being purely of a legal nature, it was agreed to embody the facts into a special case for the opinion of thc Court of King's Bench, and a verdict was accordingly taken by consent for the plaintiff.
Thornton and others v. Ward. (Special Jury ).- This was an action to recover �900. for the erection of a quay, and making dock, at Cowes. Payment was resisted on the ground that the work was not properly done, and according to the plan contracted for. A cross action was pending between the parties. After going through a considerable quantity of evidence, a compromise took place, each party undertaking to pay their own costs in both actions.
Rex v. Cooper.- This was a quo warranto information against the defendant, calling upon him to shew by what authority he claimed to exercise the office of Bailiff of the borough of Stockbridge, and excited considerable interest. The trial commenced before a Special Jury yesterday afternoon, and after having been continued several hours was adjourned till this morning and closed about 12. After a full investigation of the case, the jury pronounced a verdict for the crown, thereby negativing the right of the Lord of the Manor to appoint the bailiff.
Ridge v. Mr.Kay.- This case was also tried by a Special Jury. It was an action to recover certain penalties from the defendant for having in his character of Bailiff of Stockbridge, acted as a trustee of the turnpike road through that town, without taking the oaths of office, and without possessing the required qualifications. The learned Judge, being of opinion that the Indemnity Act passed since the commencement of the action had exempted him from penalties, directed the plaintiff to be nonsuited, with liberty to apply to the Court of King's Bench to set aside the nonsuit, and enter a verdict for one penalty, the plaintiff having consented to press his right to one only.
The King v. David Wolfe.- (Special Jury) - This was an information instituted by the Board of Customs, charging the defendant with assaulting and taking certain foreign spirits from two Custom-house officers of the names of Cheetham and Clarke. The defendant set up an alibi, which completely succeeded and he was accordingly acquitted.
Lillywhite v. Tidman.- An undefended action brought on a bill of exchange for �16 10s. Verdict for the plaintiff, without interest, as the plaintiff wished for none.
Grosvenor v. Fitzhue.- Referred to the Hon.T.Erskine.
The annual meeting of the Hampshire Agricultural Society will be held in this city on Thursday; the exhibition of stock will take place near St.Cross turnpike; and there will be a dinner at the George Inn.
We understand that Mr.Forster, of Muddiford, near Christchurch, late organist of St.Ann's, Black Friars, London, and of Gresford Church, Denbighshire, is appointed organist of the Church at Fordingbridge.
On Wednesday last the Annual Election commenced at Winchester College. The electors were received at the college gates by the Warden, the Vice Warden, and Dr.Williams. His Majesty's Gold and Silver Medals were adjudged as follow :
GOLD Medals.- Latin Essay
Mr.Wordsworth - Non tam in otio laboribus parto quam in rebus arduis, et dubio adhuc certamine, hominum enituerunt virtutes.
English Verse
Mr.Wickham- Alfred in the Danish Camp.
SILVER MEDALS
Mr Templeton- The Speech of Germanicus to the Mutinous Soldiers.
Mr.Elliot, sen. -Scipionis ad veteres.Milites Oratio.
At the annual Melon Feast, held at the Bell Inn, Alresford, on Tuesday, the first prize was awarded to Mr.John Merryfield, gardener to Mr.Dunn, Alresford; the 2d to Mr.Wright, gardener to Lord Craven ; and the 3d to Mr.Hedger, gardener to---- Haysham, Esq. Hinton House, near Alresford.
On the 9th inst. was married by special licence, at Felbrigg, by the Rev.John Lukin, A.M., Rector of Nursling, Hants, Henry Baring, Esq. M.P. of Somerley, in the county of Hants, to Cecilia Anne, eldest daughter of Rear Admiral Windham, of Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk, and niece to the late Right.Hon.Wm.Windham.
On the 7th instant was married at Milford, Hants, the Rev.Henry Cockeram, of Beckenham, Kent, to Mary Octavia, daughter of the late Sir William Fraser, Bart.
Monday died at Itchen Stoke, near Alresford, Mr.Benjamin Earle, aged 60.
A fire broke out, on Tuesday last in the village of South Bockhampton, near Christchurch, which consumed a small farm-house, the property of John Sleat, Esq. : and on the following day, a cottage belonging to, and occupied by, Martha Brinson, in the same village, was burnt to the ground. The cause of the latter conflagration appears to be that Mrs.Brinson had collected some of the pieces of ignited timber from the ruins of the farm-house, and incautiously deposited the same amongst her fire-wood; however reprehensible the act may be which caused the calamity, it is to her an irreparable loss, as she is a poor widow, and the cottage was lately purchased for her by her son, who is now in Newfoundland.
Southampton,
Saturday, July 16.
The Ariadne steam-packet circumnavigated the Isle of Wight on Monday, with 250 respectable persons on board. An excellent cold collation was provided, and the pleasure of the day was much heightened by the attendance of a band of music.
A choral society has for a few months past been established in this town, who have it in view to give six subscription concerts during the season; and on last Thursday evening they commenced with a gratuitous concert, previous to calling for the subscriptions to the undertaking. We had the gratification of being present, at this concert, and deem it but justice to the performers to state that we never experienced a greater musical treat, where the talent has been entirely local. The whole of the evening's performance, which was admirable both in its selection and in the manner in which it was conducted, gave the greatest satisfaction; the orchestra was full and complete in all its parts; and we have not the slightest doubt but from the excellent style in which the whole went off, the object to the society will be fully answered by a liberal subscription for the ensuing concerts.
A match of cricket was played on our marsh by 11 of Southampton and 11 of North Stoneham, in which Southampton in 2 inns. got 191 runs, and Stoneham in 2 inns. only 85; majority for South[amp]ton 106.
BIRTHS.- A few days since, at Eling, the lady of the Rev.Mr.Ottley, of twins, a son and a daughter.
On Thursday last was married, by the Rev.Samuel Sutton, at St. Michael's Church, Mr.Ellis to Mrs.Olding, widow of the late Mr.S.Olding, a respectable fishmonger.
July 16.-Married at All Saints Church, Southampton, the Rev.George Parry Hollis, to Martha, youngest daughter of the late Francis Welles, Esq. of Marle Hill, near Cheltenham.
The planet Venus is now to the right of the sun, and may be seen by the naked eye in the day time: it is nearly south about nine o'clock in the morning, with an altitude of about 45 degrees.
NEWPORT, July 15, John Pragnell, of Prospect-place, near this town, was on Saturday last convicted in the mitigated penalty of �25. for having contraband spirits in his possession; and about eleven o'clock the same night Capt.Bevis, of the Ranger revenue cutter, fell in with, near the Nab Light, a galley with six men and 22 tubs of spirits, which he seized. The tubs were deposited in the Custom-house at Cowes, and the men lodged in our bridewell, preparatory to the hearing of their case before the Magistrates to-morrow.
On Wednesday last John Ward, Esq. the Collector of the Customs at Cowes, (and which situation he has for many years filled with great credit to himself and advantage to the public), left this Island for Dover, to the Collection of which Port he has been recently appointed. Mr.Ward's successor here is not yet known, but Mr.Smith, his chief clerk, who is fully adequate to the, duties of the office, has been appointed acting Collector.
Married at Whippingham Church, by the Rev.Dr.Hook, Lieut.Benson to Miss Deacon, of Cowes; also, at Newport, Mr.Wm.Denton to Miss Jane Reynolds, of Cowes.
Died last week, Mrs.Goodrich, mother of Mrs.Shedden, of Cowes.
Salisbury,
Monday, July 18, 1825.
The learned Judges of Assize, Mr.Justice Littledale and Mr Justice Gaselee, arrived in this city on Saturday evening. The commission for holding the Assizes of the county was opened at our Council Chambers by the latter Judge; and the business will commence this day.
The following prisoners are on the calendar for trial:
William Bassage, for stealing a mare from Abraham Hawkins, at Berwick Hill; also for stealing a pony from Wm.Floate, at Maidstone; also for receiving five other stolen horses. - Robert Jefferies (alias Bristol Bob), and Jas.Smith, for stealing a gelding from John Read, at Milford; also for stealing a gelding from John Bosbery, at Sarum, and a mare from Jos.Cooper, at Hanchurch, Essex.- Levi Burton and Belcher Dicks, for stealing a mare from Humphry Gifford, at North Cadbury, and also a pony from Thos.Parsons, at South Cadbury.- George Billett, for stealing a mare from Thos.Perren, at Colerne, and also a mare from Wm.Hall, at Westport.- Robert Jones, John Smith, Joseph Clements, and Geo.Gardener, the first two for stealing two horses in Worcestershire, and the two latter for receiving the horses knowing
them to be stolen. -James Mead, for stealing a lamb from Henry Scott, at Bratton; and John Bryant, for a similar offence:- Martha Francis, for manslaughter on the body of John Francis, at Trowbridge. -- Maria Green, for the murder of a new-born child at Calne.- Bethia Kite, for concealing the birth of a new born child at Tilshead.- James Strange, for carnally assaulting Barbara Cripps at Malmesbury,- Jesse Spencer, for shooting at Charles Twine at Brickworth.-- Stephen Blake, for stabbing his wife at New Sarum.- Edward Billett, for passing base coin at Britford.- Philip Gunning and Jas.Axford, for passing base coin at Corsham. - Wm.Watts, for passing base coin at Corsham.- John Stone and Job Weakley, for robbing Wm.Killing, on the highway at North WraxhaIl.- Wm.Withers, for robbing Wm.Webb on the highway at Broughton Giffod.- Isaac Horton, alias, Hart, for a burglary in the house of John Plaister, at Lacock.- Wm.Humphrey and Jas.Whicker, for breaking into, and stealing cloth from the house of Jas.RandallIsaac Ruby, W.Legg, and Jos.Pontin, for a burglary in the house of Rd.Shewry, at Hanninigton.- Samuel Freestone, for a burglary in the house of Henry Hall, at Westbury.- James Price, for breaking open the house of Henry Cleaver at Tilshead.- Emma Lambourn, for breaking open and robbing the house of Rebecca Rogers at Broad Hinton.- Thos.Hobbs and Benj.Williams, for breaking open and robbing the house of Jas.Wiltshire at Bradford, also Mary Biggs, for receiving stolen goods from the above.--David Mead, for stealing wool from T.W.Ledyard at North Bradley. - John Sheppard and Steph.Withers, for stealing money from John Tozer at Melksham.- John Kinton, for stealing lead at Monkton Farleigh.- James Targatt, for stealing corn at Sutton Veney.- Thos.West and Richard Cock, for thefts at Devizes.- Mary Ann Barnet, for a theft at Woodford.- Jas.White, for a felony at Berwick.- Jeremiah Davis, for killing a pig belonging to Sam.Cusse, at Winterborne. -.John Battle, for assaulting Sarah Dodmead, at Trowbridge.
Twenty-six Venires, are entered for our assizes, two of which are special juries.
Dorchester Assizes will commence on Thursday next. The following prisoners are for trial :- Arthur Northover, for an assault; John Thorn, jun.; James Amor, John Orchard, and John Pitfield, for assaulting Custom House Officers; Robt.Tewkesbury, for sheep-stealing; John Fannin, for stealing money; William Payne, Joseph Chubb, John Payne, Christ.Earwell, John Critchell, Robt.Pomeroy, Thos.Furzey, and Jas.Baker, for stealing hemp; James Bayley, for house-breaking; Thos.Wilkins, for stealing an anvil; Henry Viney, for stealing a watch.
On Tuesday last the quarter sessions of the peace for this county commenced at Warminster. Among the Magistrates present were -- Mr.T.H. Phipps (chairman), Mr.T.G.B. Estcourt, Mr.R. and W.Long, Mr.J.Phipps, Col.A'Court, Mr.Eyre, Rev.Mr.Duke, Rev.Mr.Shuckburgh, Mr.Foot, Mr.Matcham, &c. -- The following prisoners were tried at these sessions, and sentenced as under :-
Seven years transportation:- James Smart for stealing in the day-time a pair of boots and other articles from the house of Robert Hayward, at Tisbury.
Hard Labour in Devizes House of Correction:- Harry Reason, for stealing one fowl from Wm.Withington, at Westbury ; and John Prince, for stealing 2 fowls from H. N. Slade, at Edington; twelve months each.- James Jaffris, for stealing wool from Samuel Geiner, at Kingwood, nine months.- Edward Knee, for stealing clothes from a garden at Seend; and Thos.Cullis, for stealing flour from Rebecca Bailey, at Calstone; six months each.- Wm. Ford, for stealing potatoes, &c. from W.W. Rumsey, at West Knoyle; Jas.Mortimer, for stealing a smock frock from Wm. Holton, at Trowbridge; Henry Hiscock, for stealing 2 sheep skins from W. Akerman, at Potney; Job Dyke, Wm.Rose, John Rose, Geo.Gale, jun., Eleanor Caines, John Swatton, and William Tilley, for a riot at Allcannings, and assaulting Thomas Hamblen, three months each.- John Lane, for stealing a saw at Bradford, one month.- John Burgess, David Cornegie, Jas.Godwin, Philip Godwin, Geo. Rose, Jas. Lane, Jas. Willis, Rd. Dowse, Wm. Dyke, R. Dowse, jun., Rob.Dowse, Ed.Cawdrey[?], Dan. Dyke, D. Dyke, jun., .John Dyke, Wm.Teague, Thos.Fowle, and Rd. Bullock, for a riot at Allcannings, and assaulting Thos.Hamlen[?], one month each.
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Hard Labour in Devizes Bridewell : - Thomas Eyers, for stealing 5 saws from W.Meluish, at North Bradley; three months. - John Withers, for taking 7s. from John Rutty, at Melksham, two months.- Job Slatford, for assaulting John Neat, at Westbury, one month.- Chas.Slad, for an assault, 14 days.
Old Bridewell Devizes:- Thos.Pigott, for assaulting Geo.Hunt, at Old Sarum, two months.
Marlborough Bridewell :- Wm.Clements, for stealing hay from Wm.Shepherd, at Melksham, six months; and his accomplice, Benjamin Barton, 3 months.- Thos.Ellis, Jas.Ellis, Susannah Tilley, Ann Fowle, Hannah Springford, Martha Doust, Hannah Dyke, Jane Weston, and Jane Lane, for a riot at Allcannings, two weeks hard labour in Marlborough house of correction.
Fisherton House of Correction :- John Kerton, for assaulting Sophia Silk, at Calne, two months; James Young, (aged 14), for stealing half a pound of butter from Thos.Miell, at East Harnham, 14 days.
At Warminster sessions, Edward Phillips, Esq, of Melksham, qualified as a Magistrate of the county of Wilts.
It was moved at the above sessions, that under the discretionary powers of the recent County Mortgage Act, the interest on the existing bonds of this county should for the future be lowered, when after some discussion the motion was negatived, it being decided that the interest should remain unaltered, and as at first covenanted; and that the several loans should he paid off agreeably to the provisions of the previously standing law, it being proved satisfactorily to the court, that the several creditors made their loans on the faith of that law.
Dorchester sessions took place, on Tuesday last at the County Hall, before Charlton Byam Wollaston, Esq. chairman ; the Earl of Shaftesbury; Sir John Wyldbore Smith, Sir Richard Carr Glynn, Sir Edward Synge, Baronets; Sir Robert Steele, Knight and K.S.C.; Wm.Morton Pitt, Esq. M.P.; Edward Berkeley Portman, Esq. M.P.; John Calcraft; Esq. M.P.; Benjamin Lester Lester, Esq: M.P., and a number of other Magistrates of the county.
Mr.Horlock Bastard and Mr.Farquharson, pursuant to notice given at the last Dorset Easter Session, brought forward their motion for rescinding the order made at the Epiphany Session for holding the Quarter Sessions in future in Dorchester. The question underwent discussion ; after which a division took place, and their motion was lost by a majority of 17, the numbers being as follow :-for the motion 11; against it 28.
The Rev.Dacre Clementson has been appointed Chaplain to the County Jail at Dorchester, on the resignation of the Rev.George Wood, M.A.
At Bridgewater sessions on Monday Robt.Gibbs, for stealing beef from Wm.Goodland; and Wm.Every, for stealing fowls from Chr.Lucas; were sentenced to seven years transportation.
The Lord Bishop of Salisbury sent the following answer to the address received by his Lordship from the Clergy of the Deanery Melenith, on his removal from the See of St.David's, a copy of which address appeared in our last Journal :
To the Rev. the Clergy of the Deanery of Melenith. 21, Park Crescent, June 30th.
"Reverend Brethren, -I beg you to accept my sincere thanks for the kind manner in which you have expressed your approbation of my humble endeavours to discharge my duty during my incumbency in the See of St.David's. I shall be happy if those endeavours should continue to be found beneficial in their consequences. Most cordially do I wish success to all your ministries. Your kind congratulations on my translation to Salisbury, I accept most thankfully, and I remain, Reverend Brethren, your affectionate and faithful humble servant, T.SARUM."
Our venerable Bishop, on retiring from the See of St.David's, contributed five hundred pounds, in addition to a former subscription, towards building a new Church at Carmarthen.
We hear that the anniversary meeting of the Children of the National and two Sunday Schools, will take place this year in the Cathedral, on Wednesday the 27th instant.
A meeting was held at the town-hall, Westbury, on Wednesday last, for the purpose of forming an Association in common with the Church Missionary Society. The meeting was numerously and most respectably attended by the inhabitants and the neighbouring gentry. The chair was taken by the respected Vicar of Westbury, the Rev.T.Cooke; when the business commenced with a solemn prayer, by the Rev.Jas.Beesley, lecturer of Westbury, for the blessing of Almighty God on the object of the meeting. The Rev Ed. Bickersteth, secretary to the Parent Society, and the Rev.Jos. Bailey, one of the Society's Missionaries lately returned from Ceylon, communicated to the meeting much gratifing information relative to the operations of the Society. A liberal collection was made after the meeting, and the company separated with a resolution, under the blessing of Almighty God, to persevere in supporting the noble cause of imparting to their heathen brethren the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in the faith and principles of the venerable established Church of these realms.
Exeter Races are announced for Thursday and Friday, the 15th and 16th September.
The Officers of the 2d, or Queen's Dragoon Guards, have intimated their intention of giving a plate of �50. value to be run for at Dorchester races.
At Wells Races, on Wednesday last, the Mendip Stakes of 20 sovs. each were won by Mr.Lovell's Escape, beating Prosody and Sir.Huldibrand, being very hard pushed by the latter.- The Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 30 added, were won by Mr.Dundas's b.c. by Pyramus, beating Mr.Dilly's Prosody: there were 4 heats for these stakes, the 1st and 3d. being dead heats, and finer running was never seen; Mr.Small's Eaglet started in the first heat, but fell.- The City Members Plate was won by Mr.Pulsford's Aura, beating Eaglet.
On the 2d day, the Gold Cup for horses not thorough bred, was won by Mr.Phillipson's Uncle John, beating 4 others. - The Gentleman's Plate was one by Mr.Pulsford's Aura, beating 3 others.
The first meeting under the new Act for paving and improving Devizes, was held at the town-hall in that borough on Tuesday last, when an explanation took place relative to an alteration in the qualifications of the Commissioners, whose rating at �12. has been altered to a rating at �20.
J.Matcham returns thanks to his friends for their kind solicitude and enquiries after him in his illness; and respectfully informs them that through the skill and attention of Mr.William Coates, and the care of an excellent servant, he is restored to convalescence.
Wednesday was married at Walcot church, Bath, by the Rev.Walker King, the Rev.James King, second son of the Bishop of Rochester, to Maria, eldest daughter of the late Hon.Lieut.-Col.George Carlton, and niece of Lady Bolton, of Hackwood Park, and grand-daughter of Lady Dorchester..
Tuesday se'nnight was married at Malmesbury Abbey, by the Rev.John Lovell, Il Conte Emilio Guidoboni Visconti, of Milan, to Frances Sarah, third daughter of P.H.Lovell, Esq. of Cole Park, Wilts.
On Monday last was married at Gillingham, by the Rev.Mr.Mould, Mr.Parham, of Broad.Chalk in this county, to Eliza, eldest daughter of the late Mr.John Matthews, of Little Marsh, in the county of Dorset.
Married at Blunsden, Wilts, Mr.C.Brown, jun. of Oxford, to Miss E. Evans, daughter. of the late R.Evans, Esq. of Bury Town.
On the 7th inst. was married at St.Mary-le-Port Church,Mr.T.B.Sims, of Hindon, Wilts, to Ann Elizabeth, daughter of Mr.W. Baxter, of Bristol.
On Wednesday last was married at St.Thomas's Church, by the Rev.Mr.Greenly, Mr.Arthur White, of Christchurch, to Miss Oborne, of this city.
Thursday was married Mr.W.Pullen, cooper, to Eliza, daughter of Mr.Wm.Figgins, of Trowbridge.
Monday was married at Sherborne Mr.Wm.Thorne, innkeeper, of Keynstone, to Miss Pike, daughter of Mr. Pike, of the latter place, timber-dealer.- Same day, at West Chilborough, Mr.Dunning, saddler and maltster, to Mrs.Sarah Northover, both of Cerne Abbas.
Died at Dean's Court, Dorset, on the 10th instant, Elizabeth Marianne Hanham, aged eight years, third daughter of the Rev.Sir.James Hanham, Bart.
On Monday last died, at the advanced age of 82 years, Mr.Reuben Marlow, an old inhabitant of this city.
On Sunday the 10th inst. Died at Hartham Park, near Corsham, Michael Joy, Esq., many years an active magistrate for the county of Wilts.
On Sunday the 10th inst. died, in his 82d year, the Rev.Thomas Stockwell, rector of Stratford-Toney, in the county of Wilts.
On the 16th ult. died, deeply lamented, Susanna Louisa, youngest daughter of Captain Dodgin, Seven Oaks, Kent, and sister to Col.Dodgin, C.B. 99th Regiment.
Tuesday last died at Brook Farm, Westbury, much respected, Mr.W.Hooper, leaving a widow and a large family to deplore his loss.
On Friday se'nnight died Mr.Harding, veterinary surgeon, of Devizes.
Saturday se'nnight died at Lacock, Mr.Richard Taylor, clerk of that parish.
On Monday died at Trowbridge, Matilda, wife of Mr.William Willis.- On Wednesday, Mr.John Plummer Clark, of Trowbridge, aged 21 years.
EARLY HARVEST.- On Friday the 15th inst. Mr.John Harman, of Ditchampton, near Wilton, commenced reaping wheat, and on the next day he cut pease. From the present prospect of fine weather, it is thought that in a very few days the wheat harvest will be general.
On Thursday last, the 14th of July, Mr.George Gray, of Britford, near this city, commenced cutting a field of very fine white oat, which were self-sown, and had stood the winter; they were quite ripe.
There is now blooming in a lady's garden in this city, the superb Adam's Needle (yucca gloriosa) upwards of seven feet high, having 32 branches, and bearing 912 blossoms.
A remarkable Shot.- On Wednesday last a gentleman, walking over his farm near Amesbury, observed two rooks at some distance feeding on his wheat: he fired a ball at them, which passed through the head of one and the body of the other.
At the Insolvent Debtors Court holden at our Council Chamber on Monday last. before Mr.Commissioner Law, the release of John Bave, of this city, was opposed, on the ground of his having given an undue preference to one of his creditors by assigning his property to him. The case against Bave being proved, he was remanded to prison for the term of none months.
More Horsestealing.- Three valuable stolen horses have been recovered near this city for the owners, under very remarkable circumstances :- On Sunday the 10th. instant, as a young man named Wm.Carp, a butcher of this city, was passing on horseback through Petersfinger turnpike gate, he was informed by Mr.May, the gatekeeper, that a lad had just passed through the gate with three horses, which resembled those advertised in a hand-bill as lately stolen from Worcestershire, upon which Carp followed the lad as far as Sportsman's Hall, Whaddon, and observing the similarity of the horses to those advertised, he caused them to be there detained, and the lad to be taken for examination before George Fort, Esq. a magistrate, at Alderbury. Mr.Fort ordered the lad to he immediately taken to the office of Mr.Cobb, clerk of the Magistrates of the Sarum division, where, on being interrogated, he said his name was Smith, that he was a native of Salisbury, and that he was taking the horses to Fareham from the White Horse Cellar (a public house at the extremity of this city on the London road) by order of a person there whom he did not know, in consequence of this information, the White Horse Cellar was searched, and a man named Jones, alias Tuff was found in a bed, who it appeared had, together with Smith, brought the horses to the house on the Thursday evening. During the public examination of these two prisoners, a man arrived here in a gig from Ringwood, and being informed of the examination that was going on at Mr.Cobb's office, he jumped from the gig, and hastened out of the city. Smith's description of the man who employed him to take the horses to Fareham agreeing exactly with that of the man who had left the gig, the latter was pursued by several persons, and apprehended about a mile from hence on the Southampton road. This man proved to be the person who had employed Smith; he said that his name was Gardiner, and that he had bought the horses that morning at the White Horse Cellar, of a man called Bristol Green. It further appeared that Gardiner (under the name of Cutmore), had, on the Sunday morning hired a gig to go to Ringwood.-- In the course of the Sunday evening, some information having been given respecting a suspicious looking person being concealed in a stable near the New Inn, at Milford, some gentlemen of this city, who had to their credit taken an active part in apprehending these suspicious persons, went to the the stable, between 10 and 11 o'clock at night , opened the door, and there discovered, in company with Lambert of the White Horse Cellar, the man who was called Bristol Green, & who stated his name to be Joseph Clements.- The three horses stolen have been sworn to by Mr.Thomas Willetts and Mr.Joseph Foley, of Worcestershire; and a full investigation of the circumstances having taken place on Friday before Mr.Fort,and the Rev.Mr.Duke, magistrates, the result was that Gardiner, Smith, Tuff, and Clements, have been all fully committed to take their trials.- Nothing that we can say would do justice to the promptness and decision which marked the above well-conducted examinations.
can say would do justice to the promptness and decision which marked the above well-conducted examinations.
HIGH-STREET, SALISBURY.
A. and M. CARD, Milliners, Dress and Pelisse Makers, Straw, Chip, and Leghorn Hat Manufacturers, most respectfully beg leave to acquaint the Ladies of the Close, Salisbury, and its vicinity, that they have opened a Shop in the above line, and to solicit their support.
A.CARD is just returned from London, having been engaged for nearly the last two years in the houses of Mrs.Foster, Wigmore-street, Cavendish-square, and Miss Patrick's, St.James's-street, where she has made that progress in her business which she flatters herself will entitle her and her sister to the favor of those Ladies who may be pleased to honor them with their commands.
Bonnets cleaned, dyed, and altered.
An APPRENTICE wanted.
WILLIAM KNIGHT, Upholsterer, Cabinet Maker, &c. High-street, SALISBURY, acknowledges with gratitude the very liberal encouragement he has received since succeeding Mr.Vidler in the above concern, and begs leave most respectfully to offer his services to the public as an Auctioneer, Appraiser, Land and House Agent, in which Departments every Commission with which he may be favoured will meet with the strictest attention.
W.K. having many years assisted in conducting extensive Sales and Valuations, he flatters himself he shall give entire satisfaction to those entrusting him with their confidence.
In the various branches of Upholstery and Cabinet Making, due regard will be had to the prevailing taste and to superior workmanship, combined with moderation in prices.
Brussels and other Carpeting, Rugs, Druggets, Baizes, Morines, Damasks, Silks, Furniture Chintz, Fringes and Trimmings, a very extensive collection of modern Paper Hangings, containing upwards of two thousand various patterns, well-seasoned Floor Cloths, Mattings; Chimney, Pier, Cheval and Dressing Glasses; Wool Rugs, Table Cloths. &c. &c.
Remnants of Paper Hangings, each, from 12 to 108 yards; also of Floor Cloths and Carpets on sale, at very reduced prices.
A liberal allowance made on old Furniture in exchange for new.
Goods generally bought and sold on Commission.
Wanted Two good Journeymen CABINET-MAKERS.
TO GIG MAKERS AND PAINTERS.
WANTED immediately, -- Two good WORKMEN; one as a GIG MAKER, and the other as a GIG PAINTER. May have constant employ and good wages by applying to Robert Hayter, Shaftesbury.- All letters to be post paid.
WANTED, - An APPRENTICE to a CARPENTER and JOINER. A moderate premium will be expected.- Apply to G.Sainsbury, Clanvill, near Andover, Hants; letters post-paid.
WANTED, --- A Journeyman WHITESMITH, who is a good workman in all branches of the business, and well understands smoak jacks and bell-hanging: he will have good wages and constant employment.- Apply to W.Barnes, ironmonger, Andover; if by letter, post paid.
WANTED, --- A LOADER to a Grist Mill: he must understand Grinding Wheat, and bring a good character. -- Apply to Wm.Cowdery, Lower Wallop. All letters to be post paid.
TO be SOLD or LET, --- A convenient DWELLING-HOUSE and GARDEN, consisting of 2 parlours, 4 bed rooms, kitchen, wash house, &c. situated at the corner of Chirville-street, Romsey, - For particulars enquire of Mr.Humby, builder, Romsey, --- Letters post-paid.
TO LET, --- ABBOTSWOOD COTTAGE, about 2 miles from ROMSEY, with immediate possession. Dining and drawing rooms, kitchen, and three bed-rooms, 15 feet square each; small bed room, store room, wash-house, with pump, copper, and oven; good light cellar; walled and kitchen garden, coach-house and stable, with pump.-- Apply at the Cottage, or to Mr.Elderfield Romsey.-- Letters post-paid.
DORSET
To be LET, and entered upon immediately, DEAN FARM, in the several parishes of Tarrant Rushton, Kinston, and Shapwick; consisting of a good Farm House, outbuildings, and 393 acres of Arable and Pasture Land.- For viewing the same apply to Mr.Henry Pardy, the present tenant; and for particulars- to Mr.Etty, Critchill, near Blandford. -- All letters must be post-paid.-- Dean Farm is 4 miles from Blandford, and 5 from Wimborne.
CAPITAL OAK BARK.
TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, About 30 Tons of prime OAK MAIDEN BARK, at Wincombe, Donhead, Wilts, one mile from Shaftesbury.- For particulars enquire of Mr.John Parsons, carpenter, at Wincombe House.
HIGHCLERE, HANTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by C.DALE, on the premises, at Highclere, on Friday next the 22d day of July 1825. - Ail the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and general Effects, late the property of Mrs. Ann Langley, deceased: consisting of dining, circular, and dressing tables ; bed-room and kitchen chairs, quantity of pewter, seasoned feather beds, four-post and other bedsteads, blankets and bed linen; 2 dressers and shelves, 30 hour clock, in case, printed ware, china and glass, linen chests, trays and waiters, washing and brewing utensils, iron-bound casks, copper, brass, and iron kitchen requisites, and other general effects. -- Sale to commence at one.
ANDOVER, HANTS.
NOTICE of SALE by AUCTION, by H.CRISWICK, on the premises in, Bridge-street, on Wednesday the 20th of July, 1825, of Part of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and other effects, of Mr.W. Tapp; together with the PROPERTY of another person leaving Andover.
The articles intended for sale are a general assortment of Household Goods, including bedsteads with dimity and check hangings, tables of mahogany and oak, chairs and chests of drawers, pier and swing glasses,. a highly finished mahogany commode, secretary, two 30-hour clocks, kitchen requisites, pantheon and. other stoves, counters with drawers, brewing utensils and casks; 60 lots of arbeal and fir timber, beech plank, fire-wood, rods, flints, bats, and old iron, 10 lots of useful carpenters tools; and numerous other articles.-- Sale to commence at one o'clock.
Mansion House and Land at Bramdean, Hants.
TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, of LET for a term, ready furnished, - A very desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, the late residence of Capt.Wilbraham, R.N. deceased : Comprising a substantial Brick-built MANSION, with capital stabling for six horses, saddle room, coach-houses, and other suitable offices, adapted for the accommodation of a family of the first respectability; with a dwelling-house, barn, farm-yard, & other premises, conveniently detached, and about 47 acres of excellent Land immediately adjoining the Residence, 25 of which are good Pasture, and the remainder Arable; situated in the pleasant village of Bramdean, Hants, within the distance of 5 miles of two reputed packs of fox-hounds, and 57 miles from London. - Immediate possession may be had, and further particulars known on application to Mr.Dunn, attorney, Alresford.