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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, July 12th, 1813
To Coach-Makers.
Wanted, - A Man as a Wheelwright and Carriage-Maker : he must not object to job.
Apply (if by letter, post-paid) to John Andrews, coach-maker, East-street, Southampton.
To Tallow Chandlers.
Wanted, - A Journeyman Tallow Chandler, who is master of his business, and can come well recommended : he will be requested to make himself useful in the Grocery Business occasionally.
Apply (personally) to John Cusse, grocer and tallow chandler, Salisbury.
To Brick Makers.
Wanted immediately, - Two good Hands as Brick Moulders - Apply to Mr.T.Gunner, Will Hall, near Alton, Hants.
Bridport Iron Foundery, July 1, 1813.
To Smiths.
Wanted immediately, - Three good Journeymen Smiths : one good hand to work the fire, and two Vice-men and Iron-turners; may hear of constant employ and good wages, by applying personally, or by letter (post paid), to Robert Sprake, machine-maker, &c. Bridport, Dorset.
To Thatchers and Rick Makers.
An able Man, who can thatch neatly and expeditiously , and who can make hay-ricks and corn-ricks in the handsome manner, in which such ricks are made in some parts of Wiltshire, is wanted from this time, or from the second week in July, until Old Michaelmas Day. To such a man very liberal wages will be given. Application to be made, by letter or in person, to Mr.John Dean, at Fairtnorn, near Botley, Southampton, who will receive proposals and state particulars. But no idler, no bungler, and above all, no drunkard, need apply; and no one who cannot bring a good character, in writing, from some respectable farmer or gentleman, in whose employ he has already been.
If the person applying has a boy with him, to assist in Thatching, such boy may also be employed.
Run Away, and left his Wife and Family chargeable to the Parish of Blandford, - William Bright, 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, rather stout made, dark complexion, black hair, hazel eyes, round face, rough-ill looking countenance, had on when he went away a black smock frock and blue stockings : supposed to have gone with intent to enlist in the Dorset Militia.
Also, William Squib, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, body rather slight, dark complexion, black hair, hazel eyes, face thin, dull heavy countenance, by trade a fell-monger, supposed to be in the neighbourhood of Cerne.
Whoever will give information of the aforesaid Wm.Bright and Wm.Squibb, so that they may be apprehended, shall receive for each One Guinea Reward.
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Blandford, July 6, 1813.
Winchester,
Saturday, July 10.
His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for this county, intending to adjourn the next Midsummer Sessions to Monday the 26th instant (the day preceding the Assizes), we are desired to state, that Constables, Jurors, Prosecutors, and others must appear in Court precisely at nine o'clock on that day, when the general business of the Session will commence, (instead of Tuesday, as heretofore); and that persons having bills on the county, are to attend at the White Hart Inn, at eight o'clock on the Wednesday morning.
On Monday last, Mr.Compigne, solicitor of Gosport, was elected Clerk and Treasurer to the Commissioners of the Pavement in that town, in the room of the late Mr.Parsons.
Birth, On Wednesday the 7th instant, at Shrubb's Hill, near Lyndhurst, the Lady of Brownlow Matthew, Esq, of a daughter.
Lately died, at West Stower, Dorset, Mr.Wm.Hunt, of Wincanton, a man much respected by all who knew him.
On Tuesday morning died, at Titchbourne, near Alresford, Mrs Sarah Witcher, widow of the late Mr.Francis Witcher, an eminent Farmer of that place, aged 73 years.
Salisbury,
Monday, July 12, 1813.
The Rev.John Messiter, Chaplain to the Royal Artillery, has been inducted to the Rectory of Roman's Leigh, Devon, void by the cession of the Rev.Mr.Partridge of Stourton, in this country.
On Friday last, the Rev.Nathaniel Bridges was instituted to the Vicarage of Henstridge, in the county of Somerset, on the presentation to the Vicarage of Preston, Dorset.
The Rev.T.Myers, late Chaplain of Sherburn Hospital, Durham, is presented to the Vicarage of Preston, Dorset.
Tuesday se'nnight was married, at Monmouth, the Right.Hon.Lord W.Somerset, brother to the Duke of Beaufort, to Miss Molyneux, daughter of Major-General Molyneux, and niece of Sir Capel Molyneux, Bart. of Castledillon, in Ireland.
On Saturday last was married, at St.Edmund's church, Mr.Samuel Dawkins, of Barford St.Martin, to Miss Charlotte Lawrence, of this city.
On the morning of Thursday the 1st of July died, at Everley House, Mr.John Imray. He was nearly 20 years in the service of Francis Dugdale Astley, Esq.; and as long as unsullied integrity is esteemed amongst men, his character will deservedly be held in veneration.
On Monday last died, universally respected by all who knew her, Mrs.Percy, wife of Mr.Harry Percy, of Blandford, aged 81.
On Tuesday last died, at his home in the Close, after a very long illness, Mr.John Clarke, one of the Lay Vicars of our cathedral.
On Wednesday and Thursday last the South Cork Militia passed through this city, on their route from Ireland to Steyning Barracks.
Stolen or Strayed, out of a Field at Damerham, near Fordingbridge, - A Black Cart Horse, about 15 hands high, eight years old, with a long tail; has a small star on his forehead, the near foot behind white, the off eye-lash torn with a crook. Whoever will bring the said Horse to William Roake, of Damerham, shall receive a handsome Reward, and all reasonable expences.
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against William Maton, of the city of New Sarum, in the county of Wilts, Grocer, dealer and chapman, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major part of them, on the 16th and 17th days of July, and on the 7th day of August next, at one o'clock in the afternoon on each day, at the Assembly-Room, in the said city of New Sarum, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to chose Assignees, and at the last sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the Creditors are to assent or dissent from the allowance of his certificate.
All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but to give notice to Mr.William Dyke Whitmarsh, attorney, in New Sarum, or to Messrs.Millett and Son, Middle Temple Lane, London.
Castle Inn, Devizes.
Joseph Low (many years Waiter at the Duke of Marlborough's Arms, Marlborough); respectfully informs the nobility, gentry, commercial gentlemen, and the public in general, that he has taken the above Inn (recently occupied by Mr.Moss), and humbly solicits the patronage of his friends, together with those of his predecessor; which will ever be his constant endeavour to merit, by keeping the best wines, provisions, &c. &c.
Neat post-chaises, able horses, careful drivers, good stall stables, and lock-up coach-house.
Warminster, Wilts.
Thomas Evans, Brandy-Merchant, begs leave to return his best thanks to his Friends and the Public in general, for the favours conferred on him, during the time he has carried on business; and takes this opportunity of informing them, that he has this day declined business in favour of his nephew Harry Pope, for whom he solicits a continuance of those favours which he himself has so long experienced.
Mr.Evans, being about to leave Warminster, requests those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as speedily as possible.
Dated July 12, 1813.
Harry Pope, having taken to the above Business, solicits the patronage and support of his Friends, and the Public, which he will endeavour to deserve by strict attention to their commands.
Southampton.
James Cooper, ever grateful for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in the Spirit Business, takes this opportunity of informing his Friends and the Public, he has removed from No.25, Above the Bar, to Messrs.R.and W.Sanders Brewery, East-street, where, by strict attention to business, he solicits a continuance of that support he has hitherto experienced.
Devizes, Wilts.
Mr.Waylen having declined his Bar Iron Business in behalf of Messrs.Whitchurch and Ponting, gratefully acknowledges the favours of his friends, and begs to recommend their attention to his successors, confident they will be supplied with the best article on the lowest terms.
Whitchurch and Ponting respectfully solicit the support of Mr.Waylen's friends and the public in the Bar Iron Trade, which they will endeavour to merit by an assiduous attention to all orders.
W. and P. embrace the present opportunity to return thanks for encouragement received since commencing the Ironmongery Business, and hope for a continuance of those favours which have been so very liberally conferred.
N.B. Wrought Iron Fences for Parks and Lawns, at the lowest manufacturing terms. - Threshing and Chaff-cutting Machines. - Smith's Work in all its branches. - Lock-work and Bell-hanging.
Breamore Hants.
J.Arney informs his Dealers, that he can supply them with New Turnip Seed, that beautiful Norfolk white round, at 9d per pound ready money.
Bristol.
To be Lett, and entered upon immediately, - A well accustomed Public-House, well furnished with every requisite for carrying on the Public Business to advantage. The situation is open and airy, and close to the Shipping.
For further particulars apply to Mr.John Harman, the Bell Inn, near Wilton; or to Mr.Job Harrill, auctioneer, Bridge-street, Bristol.
Warminster.
To be Lett, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, - A convenient Dwelling-House, with a good Shop in front, Warehouse, &c. late in the occupation of Mr.Jame Roles, deceased, who carried on the Drapery Business in it upwards of 12 years. Its situation for trade is one of the best in Warminster, being in the centre of the Market-place, and the in-coming tenant will only be required to take a few fixtures at a fair valuation.
For terms apply to Mr.Brodribb, the landlord.