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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, July 9th, 1827
Poole, July 6.
The Lord Yarborough steam packet came up our harbour last Wednesday afternoon in fine style - she is a most beautiful vessel. - She left Poole harbour for Portsmouth, &c. on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. We hope the proprietors will meet that support which the accommodation is entitled to. We expect an influx of visitors, in order to take the packet for Brighton next Thursday.
We understand that at the monthly meeting of the Corporation last Wednesday, it was resolved that an admiralty court should be held in the course of three weeks, for the purpose of ascertaining the boundaries of the town and harbour. At the same meeting it was also resolved, that �100 per ann. be paid for a curate, to assist the Rev.P.W.Jolliffe, in this large and populous town.
The bowling club celebrated their anniversary on Friday last, at Mr.Mantillo's, Portmahon Castle, and partook of an excellent dinner in the true English style; the chair was ably supported. The following toasts were given : the King - the New Administration - the Ladies of Poole, &. The harmony was kept up with great spirit, and nothing but good order and conviviality prevailed.
Married by the Rev.P.W. Jolliffe, George Curtis, Esq. of the East India Company's Service, to Miss Courten, eldest daughter of the late Mr.Thomas Courten, of this town.
Weymouth, July 7.
This afternoon his Majesty's Post-office steam packet Watersprite, commanded by Capt.Frederick White, will start from this port with mails and passengers for the Islands of Guernsey and Jersey. G.Freeling, Esq. (accompanied by Capt.Hort, R.N.) is arrived at Luce's Hotel, to complete the necessary arrangements.
On Thursday evening, Colonel Gordon, M.P. accompanied by Major Weyland, arrived at Russell's Royal Hotel. The horses were taken from his carriages at the entrance of the town, and it was drawn through different streets by the populace, followed by a vast concourse of people and loud cheering. The next morning the Colonel paid his personal respects to his friends.
Died at Weymouth on the 28th ult.aged 84 years, Catherine relict of the late Robert Colmer, Esq. of Chard, and sister of the late Rev.Gregory Syndercombe, LL.D. This lady greatly endeared her numerous friends and relatives, and her loss is deeply lamented by them; yet, while they mourn for her departure, her religious principles, and moral virtues, afford them that comfort which bids them "sorrow not as those who have no hope."
The necessity, advantages, and practicability of a breakwater for Portland Roads, as projected by Mr.John Harvey, are clearly elucidated in a pamphlet, recently published; and it is hoped the attention of those in high authority will be directed to the subject, so that this desirable work may be carried into execution, as it cannot fail to prove of great national utility.
Winchester.
Saturday, July 7.
A general meeting of the proprietors of the Winchester Public Library was held at the rooms on Monday last, when it appeared that the institution had been conducted, since its formation, to the unanimous satisfaction of its members.
On Tuesday the children of the Central School, in this city, on the plan of Rev.Dr.Bell, walked in procession to the Cathedral Church to hear divine service, where a most impressive sermon was preached by the Rev.Dr.Williams, Head Master of Winchester College. The children afterwards returned to their school-rooms for examination, which proved highly satisfactory to the Committee and company present. At two o'clock the children left the school-rooms for the Cathedral church-yard, to partake of roast beef and plum pudding, which was amply laid out and provided for them under the trees. The collection at the church door amounted to �50. The 16th Report of the Committee adverted to the state of the Winchester central schools, as to the progress and numbers, and admitted that a large share of the credit is due to Mr.Webb and Mrs.Dunn, the master and mistress, from whose exertions and vigilence the progress made by the children had been highly satisfactory to the Committee, and other persons who have occasionally visited the schools. The school consists of 198 boys and 184 girls, making a total of 382 children. It is highly satisfactory to state, that upon the annual inquiry into the character of the elder children of either sex, who have left the schools to enter into various stations of life, the testimonials of their steady behaviour and attention to the duties of the Sabbath have been very creditable and commendable. This circumstance, together with the expressed thanks of many parents for the care and for the beneficial education bestowed upon their children, with a confession also of their own improvement in religious knowledge through the medium of the children themselves, may justify the hope of a lasting and abundant harvest from the good seeds sown in these schools. A donation of �30 has been received by the Committee from the Hampshire County Club, and of �4 from the Duchess of Buckingham and Chandos, and the loan share of �5 each of Lord Bolton, the Hon.and Rev.Archdeacon De Gray, Mrs.Waldo, Mrs.Sheppard, and the Rev.James Hodges, have been returned in aid of the general funds of the society. It appears, on the whole, that 116 schools were last year in union with the Hampshire Society, and 8566 children were under instruction : there are now 116 schools, and 8890 children educating in them; so that there are 324 more children under education in the present than in the preceding year; and 1315 children have left the several schools in the last year, able to read.
The first half-yearly meeting of the Trustees and Managers of the Andover Bank for Savings was held on Monday, at the office of the Institution, and Edward Walter Blunt, Esq. being called to the chair, the accounts were examined and audited, and it is highly gratifying to state, that the funds of the institution exceeded the most sanguine expectations of its supporters, and that the general affairs of the bank were such as to afford the utmost satisfaction. A resolution was passed at this meeting that the interest on deposits should in future be calculated once a year only. After Mr.Blunt had quitted the chair, the thanks of the meeting were unanimously voted to him for his unremitting exertions, activity, and perseverance in establishing the bank, and thereby contributing to the general benefit of the town & neighbourhood of Andover.
(From a Correspondent) - We have to congratulate the public that in the present depressed state of agriculture, many gentlemen have resolved to promote the interests of farmers by a liberal purchase of cloths manufactured from British wool only. In Wilts this liberal minded spirit has been extensive, and its effects beneficial to the wool trade. The small market town of Stockbridge has the merit of introducing into this county a similar plan, and many gentlemen, clergymen, and others, have very lately purchased large portions of British cloths of Mr.Richard Pyle, of Wallop. The advantages resulting from such a plan, would be the encouraging the consumption of British wool, and getting a coat of good cloth for two guineas, every expense included. If agriculturists would adopt a plan prevalent in Wilts, viz. that of employing tailors only who worked up cloths manufactured from British wool only, by this arrangement their wool would by degrees get into the market at an advance, and the public would soon reap great benefit therefrom.
Births.- At Sea View, near Ryde, Isle of Wight, the lady of the Rev.C.Nevill, of this city, of a son.- On Tuesday last, the 3d inst. at Lymington, Mrs.Lejeune, of Quay Lodge, of a daughter.
Thursday was married, at Bishopstoke, by the Rev.Thomas Garnier, Mr.Charles Morgan, surgeon, of Bedford-row, London, to Susannah, second daughter of Henry Twynam, Esq. of Bishopstoke.
Thursday was married at St.Jame's Church, London, Charles Blackburn, B.A. of Portsea, Hants, to Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr.Charles Rivington, of Waterloo-place.
Yesterday se'nnight died, at Priors Dean, much respected, Mr.Wm.Baker, many years a farmer in that parish.
Died July the 2d at Southampton, Katharine, second daughter of the Rev.Samuel Heathcote, of Bramshaw Hill, Hants, and grand-daughter of Isaac Pickering, Esq. of Fox Leaze Park, after a lingering illness, borne with exemplary patience.
Sunday last died, aged 72, Mr.Edw.Woolf Burcher, of St.Cross, near this city.
On Thursday last died, aged 84, John Young, Esq. of this city.
An inquest was taken by Mr.Todd on Monday last at Prior's Dean, on view of the body of Mr.William Baker, who died suddenly. Verdict, "Died by the visitation of God."
Lymington, July 6.
Yesterday was married in this town, Capt.Talbot Ritherton, of the Hon.East India Company's Millitary College, to Amelia, second daughter of the Rev. George Sloper, Rector of West Woodbery, Berkshire, and grand-daughter of the late Gen.Sir Robert Sloper, K.C.B.
Southampton.
Saturday, July 7.
On Sunday last two sermons were preached by the Rev.Mr.Hawtrey, at Holyrood Church, in aid of the London Society for promoting Christianity amongst the Jews. A collection was made at the Church doors in the morning amounting to �20. 7s. 2d. and another in the evening amounting to �12. 9s. And on Tuesday a most respectable and crowded meeting tool place at the Long Rooms, for the purpose of forming a Branch Auxilliary Society, in this town. Sir Matthew Blackstone, Bart. took the chair. There were present R.Lindoe, Esq., Dr.Denmark M.D., Rev.Mr.Parker, Rev.Mr.Atkins, Rev.Mr.Crabb, &c. The Rev.Joseph Wolf, the converted Jewish missionary, spoke for two hours, relating the progress he had made in the conversion of his brethren at Alexandria, Cairo, Jerusalem, Aleppo, Damascus, Persia, and Gibraltar, in all which places he found multitudes of his brethren willing and even desirous to receive New Testament and tracts which he had to distribute amongst them. The Rev.Gentleman was witness to the dreadful earthquake at Aleppo, where multitudes were swallowed up in a few minutes. At Aleppo, the Austrian, Danish, Russian, and Prussian Consuls General, who are Jews, visited him often, as did hundreds of other learned Jews; and it was necessary to place a guard at the entrance of his house to keep order, so numerous were the Mussulmen desirous to hear his arguements with the Jews. The collection at the rooms amounted to �20. 7s. 8d.and the sum of �26 14s was received by private donations and subscriptions.
The character of the St David steam-boat, appears to be well known among the visitants to the Continent. In her last two trips to Harve de Grace, she has taken above 140 passengers, generally of high respectability, and the arrivals by her have nearly equalled that number. On Friday last embarked Lord Forbes and suite; the Hon.Mrs.Twisselton and a large party; Sir Michael Clair, General Shirley, and other officers of rank; J.Parks, Esq., W.Dennistoun, Esq. with their families and carriages.
On Wednesday last was married, at St.Mark's, Kennington, John Watkins Drew, Esq. of Southampton, to Mary Ann, only daughter of the late Francis Kent, Esq. of Islington, and grand daughter of the late Samuel Kent, Esq. of Mark-lane.
Married on Sunday the 1st inst. at Fawley, Mr.Pegler, sen. a respectable clock and watch-maker, of this town, to Mrs.Rolfe, widow, of the above place.
Salisbury.
Monday, July 9.
At a private Ordination held at the Chapel of the Palace at Sarum on Sunday the 1st day of July instant, the following persons were admitted to Holy Orders :
Priest,
John Cecil Grainger, B.A. of Downing Coll.Cambridge.
Deacons.
Anthony Crowdy, M.A. Brazen Nose College, Oxford.
Frederick Dobson, B.A. Merton College, Oxford.
The Rev. W.Evans, M.A. of Trinity College, Oxford, has been instituted by the Lord Bishop of Salisbury, to the Rectory of Pusey, Berks.
Rex. v. Corporation of Devizes.- A rule has just been granted by the Court of King's Bench, against Henry Headly, M.D.; Charles Lucas, Clerk; William Waylen, Thomas Scott, John Hayward, Chas.Trinder, James Bowman, Wm.Sparks Tinney, Samuel Adlam Baynton, Mark Burton, and John Stratton, to shew why one or more information or informations in nature of Quo Warranto should not be exhibited against them, with a view to ascertain by what authority they severally exercised the office of chief or capital burgesses of the borough of Devizes.
The Archdeacon of Wells has appointed the Rev.Joseph Algar, of Frome, special surrogate for the district of Frome, for the purpose of taking affidavits, whereon probates of wills may be granted, in cases where the parties cannot well afford the usual expences of a commission, or a journey to Wells.
The annual pink feast was held at the Bell Inn Wilton, on Wednesday, when the first prize was awarded to Mr.Turner, of Burdens Ball; 2d to Mr.Chinn, of Salisbury; 3d to Mr.John Musselwhite, of Wilton; and the seedling prize to Mr.Chinn. Great praise is due to the cultivators for producing such excellent specimens of that beautiful flower the pink. A finer collection than produced on this occasion was never seen. A respectable party sat down to an excellent supper, served up in Nepperd's best style; and the evening was spent in the greatest harmony.
The general meeting of the Dorset Agricultural Society was held at the King's Arms Inn, in Dorchester, on the 28th ult. present J.J.Farquharson, Esq. in the chair; Wm.Bower, Esq.; the Rev.Wm.Butler; Messrs. Alner, Balston, Bridge, R. and J.Burgess, Bowring, Goodenough, Devenish, Fookes, J. W. and T.Hardings, W.Henning, Lock, Stone, &c, &c. - The premiums were awarded as follow :
For Live Stock and Wool.- To Mr.J.G.Balston, for the best 1 year old South-down ram, 2 guineas.
To Mr.R.Burgess, for second best, 1 guinea
To Mr.J.G.Balston, for the best two year old South-down ram, two guineas.
To Mr.Robt.Burgess, for the second best, 1 guinea
To Mr.J.G.Balston, for the best South-down ram of any age, three guineas.
To Mr.Robert Burgess, for the 2d best, 2 guineas.
To Mr.Wm.Henning, for the best Dorset ram of any age, three guineas.
To Mr.James Cull, for the second best, two guineas.
To Mr.W.Henning, for the best lost of Dorset ewes, two guineas.
To Mr.J. Cull, for the second best, one guinea.
To Mr.James Cull, for the best bull of any age, 2 gs.
To Mr.W.Henning, for the second best , 1 guinea.
To Mr.J. Cull, for the best pair of two year old Devon heifers, two guineas.
To Mr.J.Harding, for the second best, one guinea.
To Mr.James Cull, for the best pair of one year old heifers, two guineas.
To Mr.Wm.Henning, for the second best, 1 guinea.
A bounty of two-thirds of the premium was awarded to W.M.Pitt, Esq. for a pen of fat wethers, and similar bounties to Mr.J.G.Balson, for a pen of South-down ewes and a ram's fleece; there being no competition in either case.
For Industry & faithful Servitude.- To Luke Coakes, labourer to Mr.Robert Burgess, for having brought up eight children with the least parochial relief, five guineas.
To James Carter, labourer to Mr.Atkinson, for having brought up the next greatest number, three guineas.
To John Hine, labourer for Mr.W.Henning, for having worked 27 years in succession in his employ, and remained a good character, two guineas.
To Thomas Saddler, labourer to Mr.Wm.Ilott, for having worked 24 years in succession on the same farm, one guinea.
To Mary Joiner, servant in husbandry for Mr.James Burgess, for having worked 34 years in succession on the same farm, two guineas.
To Eliz.Swyre, servant to Mr.Ilott, for having worked the greatest number of years on the same farm, one guinea.
To Elizabeth Old, household woman servant to Mr.B.Bowring, for having lived 5 years in his service, and retained a good character, two guineas.
To Wm.Spencer, shepherd to Mr.Wm.Ilott, for having raised 556 lambs from 550 ewes, two guineas.
For Sheep Shearing.- The 1at premium of the society's coat and waistcoat and one guinea was awarded to John Arnold, recommended by Mr.James Burgess.
The 2d premium of a coat and a half a guinea to Alfred Baker, recommended by Mr.John Harding; and
The 3d premium of a coat and five shillings to Joseph Kiddle, recommended by Mr.John Harding.
Among the extra stock produced, a pair of heifers, of Mr.John Harding's, and a pen of fat wethers of Mr.G.Balston's, were particularly admired.
The election of officers afterwards took place, and J.J.Farquharson, Esq. was unanimously re-elected president for the year ensuing, and a vote of thanks given him for his unremitting attention to the interests of the society. There was a much fuller attendance than was expected from the unfavourable state of the weather; and after the business of the meeting was disposed of, the party sat down to an excellent dinner provided by Mr.Oliver, and spent the remainder of the day convivially.
Births.- On the 29th June, at Sydenham, Kent, the lady of the Rev.S.Sanderson, of a son.- On the 1st instant, at Viranda Cottage, Longham, the lady of Joseph Collins, M.D. of a son.
Married on the 26th ult. by the Rev. the Archdeacon of York, the Rev.George Augustus Montgomery, to Cecilia, third daughter of Dr.George Markham, late Dean of York.
Married on Thursday the 28th of June, at Canford Magna, Dorset, by the Rev.William Oldfield Bartlett, vicar, Mr.John Fill Hart, of Moortown Farm, to Martha Matilda, youngest daughter of the late Mr.Ambrose Banger, of Holt.
On Tuesday, July 3d, was married, the Rev.W.E.Hony, Fellow of Exeter College, and Rector of Baverstock in this county, to Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Rev.N.Earle, Rector of Swerford in the county of Oxford.
On Thursday last was married, by the Rev.C.H.Hodgson, Mr.James Blake, of Stratford-sub-Castle, to Mrs Sarah Hutchenee, of the same place.
Married on the 30th ult.at St Mary's, Bryanstone-square, Henry Baring, Esq. to the Lady Augusta Brudenell, fifth daughter of the Earl of Cardigan.
Thursday was married at Hilmarton, Mr.T.Harrington, of Charcroft Farm, to Miss M.Jefferys, second daughter of Mr.Jefferys, of Spillmans, near Calne.
Thursday last was married at Hill Martin, near Calne, Mr.Thomas Herrington, of Brewham, Somerset, son of Mr.Herrington, Kilmington, to Miss Jeffries, of New Mead, near Maiden Bradley, Wilts.
Married on the 1st inst.at Axminster, Mr.Geo.Andrews, currier, of Dorchester, to Miss Mary Ann Brice.
Married on the 2d inst. at Shaftesbury, Mr.T.Hunt, glover, of Shaftesbury, to Miss Elizabeth Trim.
Died on Monday the 2d of July, at the Vicarage, St.Mary Church, Devon, the Rev.Edward Adicott Kitson, A.M.
On the 29th ult.died, in his 36th year, after a short illness, sincerely regretted, Mr.R.Emberlin, printer and druggist, of Marlborough.
Died on Tuesday the 26th ult.at Woolverton, Mere, after a long and painful illness which she bore with Christian resignation, Mrs.Rocke, daughter of the late F.Faugoin, Esq.
On Thursday last died, after a long illness, Mr.William Wort, fruiterer of this city, aged 72.
Sunday the 24th of June died at Bath, aged 68, Mr.Jonathan Perkins, gun-maker, late of this city.
On Saturday the 30th ult.died, aged 26, Miss Hiscah Callaway, youngest daughter of Mr.Thos.Callaway, of Bratton.
On the 1st inst.died, aged 59, Mr.John Wilmot, tailor, of this city.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- Thos.Perry, charged with stealing a quantity of beans, the property of George Budden, of Damerham - James Blandford, jun. of Tisbury, charged with stealing a canvas purse, containing about �14 in money and a �1 note, from the person of Henry Lambert, of Fonthill Gifford.
The elder Mead, who was lately committed to Fisherton gaol for receiving a large quantity of oats, (the property of Mr.King, of, of Devizes,) knowing them to have been stolen. Has within these few days been taken under a writ of habeas corpus, before one of the Judges, and admitted to bail, himself in �500, and four sureties of �100 each.
Burley Nursery, near Ringwood, Hants.
W.W.Fry begs very respectfully to inform Noblemen and Gentlemen, that he has 200 fine Fruiting Pine Plants for Sale, and as his Stock is large, and in want of room, he will sell them on reasonable terms, and deliver them 20 miles free of expence; they are of 13 different sorts of the best now growing in England.
To Journeymen Brightsmiths.
Two or three good Hands may hear of constant Employ, on application to Messrs. Figes and Co., Salisbury.