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Monday, July 23rd, 1827




Wilts Agricultural Society.

The anniversary of this Institution was held on Wednesday at the Bear Inn Devizes; where, after the business of the day was concluded, upwards of 60 gentlemen, (most of them connected with the landed interest), sat down to an excellent dinner; Mr.Benett, M.P., the President of the Society, in the chair. Among the company were Mr.Estcourt, M.P., Mr.Locke, Mr.Phipps, Mr.W.Long, Mr.Salmon, Rev.Mr.Ashe, Rev.Mr.Ogle, (a new Member), Mr.Hughes, Mr.Tylee, Mr.Gent, Mr.Neate, &c. &c. After the cloth had been removed, and the usual loyal toasts drunk,

Mr.W.Long of Bayntun-House, rose, and proposed the health of Mr.Benett, with 3 times 3.

The toast having been drunk with the loudest applause, Mr.Benett, after expressing his thanks to Mr.W.Long, and to company, proceeded to observe - that unhappy circumstances which he had not the power to avert had prevented him from attending his place in the House of Commons during a most important and interesting discussion on the Corn Laws. He rejoiced, however, that the measure which had been brought forward by Ministers was thrown out in the House of Lords. The principle on which it was founded was bad - the agricultural interest required a far greater degree of protection than it was possible to derive from that measure. To say that the duty on foreign was to keep pace with the price of home grown corn, was absurd, when a decrease of two shillings duty was to take place for every increase on one shilling in the price; but the system of a moveable duty would never act well. The agriculturist, to be fairly protected, must have a fixed duty, equal to the taxation, which was higher in this country than in any other. Mr.Benett entered into some detail in order to shew that foreign wheat could be imported at so a cheap rate, even with the addition of the duty, as to prevent the British farmer from obtaining anything like a remunerating price. With regard to the Warehousing System, Mr.Benett said, that if the intended alterations had been carried into law, it would have produced the most disastrous effects. Millions of quarters of grain might have been locked up in bond until the return of a bad harvest. With a short crop, the farmer would be a very great loser, if he received sixty-five shillings per quarter for his Wheat, - the maximum price of the late intended measure : but what would really be the case ? Why, that those millions of quarters would be let out of bond, without paying scarcely any duty, and down, inevitably, must come the price so low as to ruin a great portion of the farmers. In the course of a few years, a large quantity of land would be thrown out of cultivation, and then, probably, depending on foreign countries, a famine price would ensue. The fact was, the bill would have benefitted no one but the importing merchant and the foreign grower; and he again said, he rejoiced that it had been defeated. Mr.Benett vindicated the Duke of Wellington from the charge of acting from factious motives, and sat down amid loud applause.

Mr.Estcourt's health, proposed by Mr.Benett, with a deserved eulogium, was drunk with every demonstration of respect.

Mr.Estcourt, after returning thanks, observed that in his opinion, the agricultural interest stood at present in a much more favourable position than it did this time twelvemonth; that it had derived considerable advantage from the late discussions in Parliament; that the better and more enlightened part of society, who had previously an unfavourable impression towards the agriculturist, had arrived at a different conviction; and that he was so firmly persuaded Parliament would never sanction a measure opposed to the farmer, and the true interest of the country, that he did not hesitate to say, if he had a farm to let, he should stand on higher grounds than he did a twelvemonth ago; or if he were about to take a farm, he should not be scrupulous in giving a higher rental. (Mr.Estcourt was listened to with the greatest attention, and was highly applauded.)

The Stewards of the Club (Mr.Gent and Mr.Neate) with 3 times 3. Mr.Gent returned thanks. Mr.Walter Long, with 3 times 3. Mr.W.Long returned thanks.

The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese.

Mr.Salmon's health was drunk amid loud applause.

The Members for the County, 3 times 3 - Mr.Benett returned thanks on behalf of himself and Sir.J.D.Astley; and read a letter from Sir John, in which he expressed his regret that he was prevented from attending the meeting.

Mr.Benett proposed the health of a gentleman who was present - and to whom the farmers of England were highly indebted - he ment Mr.Ruffy, the editor of the Farmer's Journal. Mr.Ruffy's health was then drunk with 3 times 3.

Mr.Benett then drew the attention of the company to some cloth manufactured from British wool, belonging to Mr.W.R.Brown, of Broad Hinton; and expressed a hope that be soon see those around him clothed in the product of his country; he certainly intended to wear British cloth in future. The greatest credit was due to Mr.Brown for his exertions, and he would propose his health in a bumper. Drank with great applause. Mr.Brown suitably acknowledged the honour done him.

Mr.Estcourt said, that in the early part of last spring a gentleman, desirous of promoting the growth of wheat at the Cape of Good Hope, had written to England for 75 sacks of that article; and aware of the superior agriculture of Wilts, he was anxious that it should be procured from that county. Mr.Estcourt was accordingly applied to; and (after a conference with Mr.Gent of Devizes) having the highest confidence in the judgement of Mr.Saunders, of Lavington, he requested that gentleman would select the wheat. Mr.Saunders accordingly procured 75 sacks of three different descriptions; and it was but due to him to state, that a finer prepared wheat he never saw; when at the water side it was admired by all who saw it; and on its arrival at the Cape, Mr.Estcourt had no doubt it would uphold the character the county of Wilts had obtained for its superior agriculture. He then proposed the health of Mr.Saunders, which was drunk amid great applause, and Mr.Saunders returned thanks.

"Capt.Taylor and the Wooden Walls of Old England." - The gallant Captain, in returning thanks, said he had ploughed over as large a surface as the healthiest agriculturist present. He should always (he said) be proud to support the present institution, because it excited emulation, and without emulation, nothing could arrive at perfection. In conclusion he wished them all a prosperous harvest. (Applause.)

"The Magistrates of the Division." - Mr.Locke returned thanks amid loud applause.

The health of Mr.Nicholson, the secretary, having been drunk, with three times three, that gentleman returned thanks, and assured the meeting, that so long as he was thought worthy to fill the situation to which he had the honour of being appointed, he would use his utmost endeavours to promote the objects of so excellent an institution as the Wiltshire Agricultural Society.

Mr.Stephen Mills of Elston, Mr.Budd of Winterborn, and Mr.Thomas Brown of Burderop, declared themselves candidates for the President's first Premium next year.

During the evening several new Members were proposed, among whom were the Rev.Mr.Smith of Old Park, the Rev.Mr.Ogle of Sutton Benger, Mr.White of Manton, Mr.Bowman of Devizes, Mr.Harry Hayward of Wilsford, Mr.Jesse Hillier of Grantham farm, Mr.Chouls of Aldbourn, Mr.Henry Mills, Mr.Blandford of Fyfield, &c. &c. The dinner was served up in Mrs.Parson's usual style, and consisted of soups, fish, venison, poultry, &c. &c. in varied profusion.- The wines could not be excelled, and the evening was spent most pleasantly.




The premiums were awarded as follows :-

Horned Cattle.-- First Class, No.1, To Mr.Stratton , Seend, for the best two-year old Bull - 3 guineas.
No.2. To Mr.Gough, Seend, for the best Bull of any age - 3 guineas.
2d. Class, No.1. To Mr.W.R. Brown, of Broad Hinton, for the best Heifer under 5 years old - 3gs.
No.2. To Mr.John Brown of Chiseldon, for the best Cow of any age - 3 guineas.
3d Class, No.1. To Mr.Coward of Roundway, for the best pair of working oxen - 3 guineas.
4th Class, No.1. To the Marquis of Aylesbury, for the best fat Ox - 5 guineas.
No.2. To Marquis of Aylesbury, for best fat cow - 5gs.

To Mr.Jas.Hull, of Devizes, for next best fat cow - 2 guineas. (This cow was greatly admired, and it was the opinion of several gentlemen that she would have obtained first prize.)

Sheep. - To Mr.Thomas Mills, for the best two-tooth Ram, of the South Down breed - 3 guineas.
To Mr.Stephen Mills, for the best four-toothed Ram, of the South Down breed - 3 guineas.
To Mr.Thomas Butcher, for the best Merino Ram of any age - 3 guineas.
To Mr.Stephen Mills, for the best Ram of any age or breed - 3 guineas.
To Mr.Thomas Mills, for the best pen of six Ewes of the South Down breed - 3 guineas.
To Mr.E.G. Polhill, for the best six Ewes of the Merino breed - 3 guineas.
To Mr.Thomas Mills, for the best pen of six Ewes of any breed - 3 guineas.
To W.W. Salmon, Esq. for the best pen of five fat Wethers, of the South Down breed - 2 guineas.
To Mr.James Hull, for the best pen of five fat wethers of any breed - 2 guineas.




The following labourers in husbandry were the successful candidates for the great coats given by the Society : Wm.Loader, servant to Mr.Blandford of Fyfield - Jas.Rixon, servant to Mr.H.King of Chilmark - James Wheeler, servant to Mr.Hughes of Devizes - John Dudman, servant to Mr.George Smith of Devizes - Wm.Pizzey, servant to Mr.Bruges of Snap Farm - George Durnford, servant to Mr.Gilbert of Puckshipton - Henry Hiscock, servant to Mr.Sloper of Etchelhampton - Jas.Hitchen, servant to Mr.Young of Marden - Thomas Thatcher, servant to Mr.Cripps of Swindon.

The premiums of �1. 11s. 6d. each, for female servants in husbandry, with good characters, were awarded as follows :- Rose Toomer, in the employ of Mr.Blandford for a period of 57 years; Elizabeth Miles, servant to Mr.Robert Hughes, for 40 years; Jane Giddings, servant to Mr.Thomas Hayter, for 34 years.





Poole, July 20.

Died on Tuesday last, of a decline, John, eldest son of John Brown, Esq. merchant of this town, deeply regretted by his family and acquaintances, aged 15 years.

At our Court yesterday, three publicans were fined 20s, and costs, for suffering tippling in their houses during the hours of divine service.

We understand that the Admiralty Court for perambulating the boundaries of this town and harbour, will be held next Tuesday.




Weymouth, July 21.

The 8th anniversary meeting of the Weymouth Church Missionary Association will be held at the National School on the 30th inst. Sermons will also be preached at Wyke, Portland, and Preston Churches, on Sunday the 29th, in aid of the Church Missionary Society.

Mr.Harvey's pamphlet on the subject of a Breakwater for Portland Roads, has been introduced by Col.Cooper to the Duchess of Clarence, previous to her Royal Highness leaving Weymouth for Plymouth.

The Post-office steam packets sail from Weymouth for Guernsey and Jersey every Wednesday and Saturday, and return every Sunday and Wednesday.




Winchester.

Saturday, July 21.

Commissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Southampton. - (Gazette, July 17.)
To be Deputy Lieutenants - Sir James Fellowes, Knt.; Edward Walter Blunt, Esq.; Archibald Francis Wm.Swinton, Esq.; Jos.May, Esq.; Henry Clewer Loss, Esq.; Ralph Allen Daniel, Esq.; Wm. Hicks Beach, Esq.; Sam.Raymond Jarvis, Esq.; Samuel Wall, Esq.; Wm.Abbott, Esq.; Peter Rainer, Esq. - Dated 26th June 1827.

South Hants Regiment of Militia - Sir John Walter Pollen, Bart. to be Colonel, vice Peter Serle, deceased. Dated 26th June 1827.




The commission for holding the assizes for the county will be opened at the Castle on Monday next. - The following prisoners are on the calendar for trial : Wm.Candy, for violating the person of Ann Dawe - John French, for stealing a horse belonging to Thomas Halsted at Havant; four accomplices are to be tried with him - Robert Ainsley, for stealing a mare at Corton Denham, Somerset - James Stanley, for stealing a mare belonging to Geo.Smith, at Christchurch - Henry Wiffen, for killing a colt belonging to William Churcher, South Stoneham - Mary Edney, for breaking into and robbing the house of Charlotte Crook at Bedhampton - George Allen, for breaking into and robbing the house of Ann Cossens, at Droxford - John Collis, Richard Eggar, and James Poulter, for stealing bacon at Elvetham - George Marshall, for stealing a pocket and money from Benjamin Rogers at Lymington - William George and Richard Ashdown, for robbing the house of William Frost at Wymering - James Knott, for robbing the house of Thomas Frost at Bramshott - George Bungy, for robbing the house of William Coombs at Awbridge - James Gloves, for robbing the house of Blandy Dodd at East Woodhay - Robert Bristow, for stealing bank-notes and watches, the property of John Moth of Basingstoke - George Laycock, for stealing 5 pigs at Fareham - John Blandford and James Knowlton for stealing two pigs at Bramshaw - John Savage, for stealing a pig - David Clerk, for stealing 2 geese - Joseph Wheatley and James Corbett, for stealing for stealing a copper at Farlington - John Barney, for assaulting Miriam Barney - Richard Frampton for smuggling - Thomas Farley, for a fraud at Portsea - John Batchelor, for a fraud at Fifield - John Jones, for stealing a piece of oak timber - Thomas Collins, for stealing a metal shiver.




The Lord Bishop of Winchester will hold a confirmation, in this city, early in the ensuing month; and will visit Southampton, Bishop's Waltham, and Gosport, for the same purpose.

Charles Smith, Esq. third son of the late Thomas Smith, of Shalden Lodge, in this county, has been called to the Bar by the Benchers of the Hon.Society of the Middle Temple.

Hayling Island. - Sir George T.Staunton, Bart. has taken possession of his new residence on this delightful spot for the summer season, and a great influx of company is shortly expected there. A new bathing-house, and reading rooms, are now being erected for the accommodation of visitors.

Extensive alterations and improvements are taking place at the White Horse Inn, Romsey, which will make the accomodations of that well-regulated house equal to any in the kingdom.




Tuesday was married by the Rev.W.N.Pedder, Mr.William Criswick, grocer, of Andover, to Miss Faithfull, of the same place.
This day was married at Andover, by the Rev.W.N.Pedder, Mr.William Gibbs, to Eleanor, 3d daughter of Mr.Wheeler, both of the same place.

An impressive discourse was delivered at Ringwood Church, on Sunday last, by the Rev.S.B.Vince, vicar, from Genesis, ch.3, and part of the 19th verse : "For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return," occasioned by the death of the late Rev.H.Davies, the much-respected curate, who had both by precept and example, conscientiously discharged his duty during a period of 43 years.

The remains of Walter Blunt, Esq. who departed this life at Appleshaw on the 7th instant, were interred at Nether Wallop on Saturday last; and on the following day (Sunday) an excellent discourse, in which his lamented death was alluded to, was delivered at the chapel of Appleshaw, by the Rev.R.Evans, to a large and most respectable congregation; an appropriate hymn and anthem, in respect to his memory, were sung by the choir on the occasion. The deceased left handsome legacies to all his servants, and the poor of his neighbourhood feel infinite regret at his loss.

On Thursday died, Mrs.Pillgrem, wife of Mr.Pillgrem, Ship Inn, Christchurch.
On the 6th inst.died, aged 35, Mr.Charles Sopp, only son of Mr.Wm.Sopp, of West Tytherley.
On the 14th inst.died, at Bartley, New Forest, deeply lamented by her friends and acquaintance, Mrs.Mary Kent, aged 48 years.
Tuesday died, Mrs.Bristowe, youngest daughter of Mr.John Ridout, and wife of the Rev.J.B. Bristowe, minister of the Unitarian chapel, Ringwood.
On the 12th inst.died at his brother's house at Bolderwood, in the New Forest, Mr.John Bowles, after a long illness which he bore with Christian resignation.
Died early on Tuesday morning the 17th inst. at Mansfield Cottage, Ringwood, aged 38 years, Mary, the beloved wife of the Rev.J.B. Bristowe, of that town, by which relation she had sustained barely fifteen weeks.
Wednesday died in Middle Bridge Street, Romsey, the wife of Mr.John Webb, farmer, leaving a numerous family to lament her loss.
Same day died, the eldest son of Mr.B.Chandler, jun. Romsey, aged 6 years.




An inquest was taken by Mr.Todd on Saturday, at the Vill of Milland, near this city, on the body of John Garcer, aged about ten years, who was drowned in a river while bathing, having gone beyond his depth. - Verdict "Accidental Death."

At the petty sessions at Romsey on Thursday last, Jesse Sillence, a servant in husbandry to Mr.Blundell of Mitchelmersh, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment and hard labour for gross misconduct in having permitted a horse which had accidentally slipped into a ditch while at plough, to remain there three or four hours without assistance, by which the death of the animal was occasioned.

Erratum.- The Rev.J. Jenvey's School at Romsey will be re-opened on the 30th instant, and not on the 23d as advertised on the 1st page.




Southampton.

Saturday, July 21.




It is said the Confirmation at Southampton will take place on Monday the 13th of August, at All Saints Church.

On Wednesday the arrival of our worthy Member, A.R.Dottin, Esq. was announced by a merry peal of bells from the Churches, amid the gratulation of the whole population of the town.

Our theatre will open on Monday next, for the race week. The talents of the company are highly spoken of : we therefore hope they will meet encouragement. The business of the theatre in the ensuing season will be conducted with great spirit by the managers. Two stars of the first magnitude, Miss Stephens & Miss Foote, will make their brilliant appearance; and the managers are in treaty with Miss Paton and Mr.Keen.

On Thursday last was married at All Saints Church, Southampton, by the Rev.Edward T.Richards, Rector of Farlington, Hants. Capt.Michael Matthews, R.N. to Ann, eldest daughter of the late Rev.Griffith Richards, Rector of Farlington.
On the 13th inst. died, Edward Westlake, Esq. aged 78; his remains were on Thursday interred in the friends burial ground.
On Monday last died, Mrs.Mary Lane, aged 57, wife of Mr.John Lane, many years the Gosport and Bath coachman.




Newport, July 20.

A young lad of the name Towgood hung himself on Tuesday last, at Brixton, in this island; a coroner's jury returned a verdict of "Temporary insanity."

Died Miss Moorman, daughter of Mr.Moorman, of Carisbrooke.




Salisbury.
Monday, July 23.

The Harvest - We understand that wheat reaping will this week be pretty generally begun in this neighbourhood. Mr.Appleford, of Wallop, began reaping on Saturday last.




Thursday last was fixed for the triennial meeting of the children under education in the different schools in and near Salisbury. The day, the 19th, was particularly chosen, from attention to the Coronation of our gracious King; and though the morning was unfavourable, by ten o'clock 708 children assembled in the Council Chamber, and soon after proceeded to the Cathedral, to attend service of the Church. After the morning prayers, and an appropriate anthem selected by Mr.Corfe, a most admirable and suitable sermon was preached by the Rev.Henry Woodcock, D.D. Canon of Christchurch, Oxford, from Matthew, c.18, v.14 : "Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish."

The learned preacher's discourse was principally directed to the subject of education; and we feel it impossible to do justice to the very impressive and able manner in which he enforced the necessity of making religious duties a primary and essential part of the education both of the rich and of the poor. After paving a tribute of praise to the two great Universities of this country, which he said had proved themselves to be in every way calculated to promote, not only learning, and piety, but also a proper and due attachment to the Constitution of the kingdom in Church and State, he adverted to that system of education which had very lately been proposed and powerfully recommended, and which had for its basis the instruction in languages and sciences of every description, - without the inculcation of any principles or duties of religion.- Such a system of education as this, he strongly maintained, must have the certain effect of making youths of the rising generation who were so instructed, irreligious, immoral, discontented with their situations in life, and disloyal. Education, that had not religion for its basis, would, he said, most assuredly render youths unfit for the duties of this life, whilst it would have the direful effect of unfitting them for the life that is to come. The eminent divine here adverted to the numerous irreligious and disloyal publications that were now disseminated throughout the country;- he particularly noticed, and lamented, the tendency, which was to be observed in the present day, to encourage the doctrines of the Unitarians, a sect who denied the divinity of our Saviour; and he said that the friends of the constitution of this kingdom, as established in Church and State, were now most particularly called upon to support that constitution. He then alluded to, and warmly praised, the mode adopted in educating the numerous children of the poor who were then present, and who, to the great credit of many benevolent persons, were gratuitously instructed, not only in the useful attainments of reading and writing, but were also taught to respect constituted authorities, to fear God, and honour the King : and he concluded with an earnest appeal to his auditors, to contribute their support to those excellent schools for educating the children of the poor.

After such an appeal to the feelings and understandings of the audience, it is almost unnecessary to add, that the contribution at the Church door, amounting to �44 13s 2 1/2d. (including a benefaction of �10 10s from Sir J.Burrough) was liberal, although inferior to what we had the pleasure of announcing in the year 1824. Mrs.Batt and Miss Pinkerton most kindly contributed their assistance by holding the plates, and were supported by Wadham Wyndham, Esq. M.P. and the Rev.L.Clarke. After the service, the children proceeded to the school rooms, near St.Martin's Church; but from the time which had elapsed since the children left their respective homes, the examination was necessarily short, and they were soon admitted into the room kindly granted by Mr.Whitchurch for their accomodation, at dinner. The spectacle both here and at the Church was gratifying in the highest degree, and the whole terminated by the children singing the national song of "God save the King," in honor of the day. It must have been very satisfactory to Mr.and Mrs.Harrington, who provided the dinner with their usual liberality, to observe the pleasure of the children, and the satisfaction visible to all who witnessed the entertainment. From the increased number of children present, the subscription for the dinner, though large, was not sufficient to defray the expences.




At a Court for the relief of insolvent debtors, holden at our Council Chamber on Saturday last before H.R. Reynolds, Esq. sixteen debtors were discharged; James Parrish, dyer, of Trowbridge, and - Hawkins, were remanded.




A well contested match of cricket was played on Monday last, at Stony Cross, between 11 gentlemen of Minsteed and 11 of Landford and Plaitford; and after some excellent play on both sides, it was decided in favor of the latter, with 4 wickets to go down; after which the party partook of a sumptuous dinner in a booth erected for the purpose by Mr.Lillywhite. The return match will be played next Monday, at Plaitford.




Birth.- At Littleton, near Blandford, on Thursday the 19th instant, the lady of Wm.Donaldson, Esq. of a daughter.

Married, on Monday the 16th inst.at Bathwick Church Bath, by the Rev.Dr.Hale, George Willoughby, Esq. of Weymouth, to Harriett Lucas, second daughter of the late Captain Henry Boys, R.N.
On Thursday the 12th inst. was married at St.Marylebone Church, by the Rev.Mr.Burgess, Capt.R.A. Thomas, of the 48th Bengal Infantry, to D.Georgina, fourth daughter of the late Lancelot Shadwell, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn.
On the 18th inst.was married at the Friends Meeting House, Melksham, Joseph John Gurney, of Earlham, near Norwich, to Mary, daughter of the late Robert Fowler, of Melksham.
On Wednesday the 11th inst. was married at Burcomb Church, by the Rev.John Cecil Grainger, Mr.Joseph Selfe, of Knighton Farm, to Harriet, youngest daughter of Mr.Lush, of Burcomb.
On the 18th inst. was married, by the Rev.T.L.Shapcott, at Sturminster Newton Castle, S.W. Long, Esq. solicitor, to Anne, daughter of Joseph Bird, Esq. both of that place.

On Thursday last died at Sunbury, Middlesex. Lady Bayntun, widow of Sir Andrew Bayntun, Bart
. Died at Warminster, on Thursday the 19th instant, of a paralytic seizure, in his 76th year, Henry Wansey, Esq. formerly of this city.
Died on Sunday the 15th inst.at Weymouth, after a few days illness, Mr.John Stagg, of Cattistock, Dorset, and formerly of Fyfield, near Pewsey, Wilts.
On Wednesday last died in Devizes, at the house of R.Waylen, Esq. (where he was on a visit) the Rev.Mr.Priestley, of Fordingbridge, aged 58, nephew of the late celebrated Dr.Priestley.




The following fatal and melancholy occurrence took place about one o'clock in the morning of Wednesday last, the 18th inst.in the public road leading from Amesbury to Andover. As the Celerity coach was descending a hill about a mile and a half from Parkhouse, the coach was met by another called the Defiance, going to Amesbury, when the wheel of the latter coach got entangled with those of the Celerity; the consequence was, that both coaches were upset, when an outside passenger of the Celerity was found lying on the ground, quite dead, the body of the coach laying on him; two female passengers were also seriously injured, and they are now staying at the Park house Inn.

Mr.Whitmarsh, coroner, attended to hold an inquest on the body of the deceased on Thursday, when, from the depositions produced, it was found necessary to adjourn the inquest, in order to give time for witnesses to arrive, so as to enable the jury to return their verdict. The deceased's hat, in the lining, had the initials of T.S. and under the same R.N. marked; and on the way-bill his name was entered as Strayers; he was booked at Plymouth for London; a ten pound bank of England note was found in his purse, with a sovereign and some silver. A gold watch, with a gold eye glass, were also found on him. When the Celerity arrived at Andover, a trunk was found, not belonging to any other passengers; it was therefore supposed to belong to the deceased. Directions have been given for the removal of the same to Amesbury, where the inquest is adjourned to, when it is very probable, a clue will be obtained to ascertain who the unfortunate deceased is. Letters have been sent to Plymouth, acquainting the landlord of the hotel where the deceased had booked himself, of the melancholy result. With the gold watch, there was a seal with a motto of "Forget me not," and another seal with "Invictus Maneo." (Some further particulars of this melancholy occurrence are given in the preceding page.)




Committed to Fisherton Gaol : - Thos.Clark, charged with having assaulted John Washbourn on the King's highway, and with having stolen a hat his property at Overton.-- William Maggs, charged with violently assaulting and ill treating his child at Warminster - John Staples, for stealing iron, value 15s. at Westwood. - George Osland, for stealing two pigs at Manningford Bohune.- Jas.Lansdown, for stealing cassimere, value 14s. at Trowbridge.

Wm.Rose and Wm.Gibbs, the two prisoners who made their escape from Warminster prison early in the morning of the 13th inst. have been retaken. Rose was sentenced at Warminster sessions to 7 years transportation for stealing fowls : he and Gibbs were chained together, but by means of a file, obtained from a brother of Rose, they disengaged themselves. On Monday morning last, Rose's mother took a pair of shoes to be repaired, to a shoe-maker of Devizes, when the shoe-maker recognised them to be the shoes he had made some time previously for Wm.Rose, and hearing of his escape from prison, he gave immediate information to Mr.Gregory, the keeper of the Old Bridewell, Devizes. Mr.Gregory, suspecting that the prisoner must be in the neighbourhood, promptly dispatched four persons to Allington, where, after several hours search, they found Rose under a quantity of hay, on a hay-loft belonging to his uncle, Gibbs was taken at Frome, on Wednesday, and lodged Devizes bridewell, - Rose is sent to Fisherton Gaol.




To be Sold, - A very strong handsome Bay Gelding, rising five years old, nearly sixteen hands high, warranted sound, good in all his paces, and very temperate. He is the property of the breeder, and is likely to make a superior Hunter of match Horse. - To be seen at H.Andrews's, grocer, Winchester-street, Salisbury.