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The Salisbury And Winchester Journal
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Monday, June 1st, 1818




Port News.

Weymouth, May 30. -lt is announced that among the many distinguished characters who intend being present at the dedication of the Grand Masonic Hall at Bath, in July next, is our worthy Provincial Grand Master, Wm.Williams, Esq. It deserves to be publicly known that this gentleman has lately been honoured in London with a valuable gold medal, set in diamonds, and of exquisite workmanship. The front of the medal represents him as the Provincial Grand Master of Dorset, and on the reverse appear characters emblamatical of his transcendent talents in the sublime science of masonry. The following appropriate inscription appears in a tessellated border :
"Respectfully presented by the Brethren of the Grand Steward's Lodge, to their past Master the R.W.William Williams, Provincial Grand Master of Dorset, in testimony of their individual gratitude, not only for the great zeal and distinguished abilities with which he has uniformly promoted the best interests of this Lodge, but also 1for his extensive and invaluable services to the craft in general."

On Monday last we had the pleasure of witnessing the arrival in our harbour of the Merry Maid Yacht, from Brighton, being the second visit that Jos.Gulston, Esq. its worthy owner, has paid this town. We understand that this gentleman is particularly partial to sailing round and surveying the different parts of the Channel. Last summer the northern part of England attracted his attention and he is now on a trip to the coast of Cornwall and Wales, previous to the sailing match and grand naval review that will take place at Portsmouth this summer.




Winchester
Saturday, May 30.

Hants Pitt Club. -The members of this club and their friends celebrated the anniversary of the birth of that great and revered statesman, the late Hon.Wm.Pitt, on Thursday last, at the White Hart Inn, in this City; and never was a day spent with more satisfaction and heartfelt gratitude for the blessings we at present enjoy, as the result of his counsels having been followed and acted upon, which have produced the tranquillity of Europe, and defeated the basest, though, for a time, most successful attack that ever was made on the liberty and happiness of mankind. The usual toasts of this club were given and received with enthusiasm, and many excellent and appropriate songs sung, and the utmost good-will and harmony prevailed. The dinner consisted of all the good things that the season affords, and the wines were justly praised; and the whole was so managed by Roblin as to reflect great credit on him. The company present consisted of Wm.Chute, Esq. President; Sir Charles Rich. Bart. Vice-President; Sir Henry Rivers, Bart.; Wm.Nevill, Esq. one of the Stewards; The Revds.C.Richards, C.Richards, jun., Watkins, and Westcomb; Messrs.March, Etwall, Hollis, Winter, R.Missing, Berdmore, Deane, Hayter, Davison, Wooldridge, &c. &c. members of the club; besides Col.Dunbar and other respectable friends, and such a list of new members was added as shew how very generally the principles of this truly independent club are approved. Several members were prevented from attending by being in London on their parliamentary duty and other affairs; but no doubt they were present at the celebration on the same day in London.

Appleshaw Fair commenced on Saturday the 23d instant, according to Charter granted by king Charles the 2d. It was endeavoured to be put aside by a proprietor of land in Appleshaw, to whom the Commissioners under the Act for Weyhill and Appleshaw Inclosure had awarded that part of the waste or common where the fair had been always kept; hand bills had been previously circulated to forbid the putting up the Maypole and standings which had been customarily erected on the ground, but all to no purpose; the Maypole was erected early in the morning, and the merry dance continued the whole day. The weather being fine, a company of people more numerous than usual assembled. - An orchestra for the musicians crowned with laurel was erected in he Centre of the Maypole, and the fair concluded on Monday last, with the music playing God save the King in full chorus, with 3 cheers.

Birth.-On Thursday se'nnight Mrs.Hollis, wife of George Hollis, Esq. of this city, of a son.
A few days since died, much lamented, Mr. Matthew Hawes, of Northchurch, in this county.
On Sunday the 17th inst, died at Appleshaw, Mr.John Adlam, aged 78 years; the last of the name of an ancient and respectable family of that place: he was an honest upright man, and bore a long and painful illness with christian fortitude and patience.
Saturday last died Mrs.Slade, wife of Mr.N.Slade, of the Old Cart Wheel Inn, Romsey.
On Monday died, aged 53 years, Mr.James Norris, of the Duke's Head Inn, Greatbridge, near Romsey .
A few days since died at Stoke, near Up Hurstbourne, after a lingering illness, borne with great Christian fortitude, Mr.Isaac Holdaway, in the 59th year of his age : his loss will be long and greatly lamented by his numerous family and friends.
On Sunday last died at Compton, near this city, aged 75 years, Mr.Robert Simmonds, who was for many years brewer of Winchester College: he died much respected by his neighbours and friends.

Committed to the County Gaol : Wm.Cooper, John Collier, and Wm.Wild, for stealing a side of bacon, at Basingstoke, belonging to John Sims.




Southampton,
Saturday, May 30.

The new Baptist Meeting in East-street was opened for divine worship on Wednesday last, when the Rev.J.Saffrey, of Salisbury, began the service; and an excellent sermon, very appropriate to the occasion, was preached by Dr.Ryland, of Bristol; the Rev.T.Atkins, of the Above Bar Meeting, concluded the mornings devotion. In the evening, previous to the service commencing, two select pieces from Handel were sung; after which the Rev.D.Miall, of Portsea commenced the service, and the Rev.T.Griffin, of London, preached; the Rev. Mr.Shoveller concluded. After the service, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus was sung most delightfully.

On Friday the 22d inst. died Mr.Blake, of Plaish Farm, in the Isle of Wight. He was thrown from his horse about a week previous to his decease, and the injury he then received was so severe as to occasion his death. He was a member of the Vectis Light Dragoons, commanded by Sir L.T.Worsley Holmes, Bart. and was buried with military honours on Tuesday last, in the burial ground of Carisbrooke.




Salisbury,
Monday, June 1, 1818.

Birth. The lady of Wm.Long Wellesley, Esq. was safely delivered of a daughter at Wansted House, Essex, on Friday last.
Thursday last being the Anniversary of the late Mr.Pitt's birth-day, the Gentlemen of the Salisbury Pitt Club, and a number of friends, dined together at the Cross Keys Inn, in this city, in celebration of the same, Mr.Morris served up a most sumptuous dinner on the occasion, and the wines were truly excellent. Mr. Alderman Goddard presided, and Mr.Thomas Harrington was the vice-president: many appropriate speeches were delivered, and numerous good songs sung: the varied toasts went merrily round, and the company did not leave their worthy chairman till a late hour, when they separated highly delighted with the hilarity and prevailing harmony of the day, and with the heartfelt sterling reflection that they had enjoyed "the feast of reason and the flow of soul."

Preferred.- The Rev.C.Colton, M.A. Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, to the vicarage of Kew and Petersham, Surrey, void by the death of the Rev.T.C.Marsham; patrons, the Provost and Fellows.
The Right Hon.Lord Bridport has appointed the Rev.Andrew Tucker, A.M. of Wooton Fitzpayne, in the county of Dorset, to be one of his Lordship's domestic chaplains.- The Rev.Mr.Tucker has also been lately instituted by the Rev.Archdeacon England, to the rectory of Catherston Lewston, in the county of Dorset, on the presentation of Wm.Drewe, Esq. of Grange House, Devon.

We hear that the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells intends holding a visitation at Axbridge the 1st, Bedminster 2d, and Bath 3d, and Frome, 5th of June.
The celebration of the grand Musical Festival at Bath will commence this day, and be continued the four following days. It is expected that Bath will this week be as full of gay and fashionable company as ever was known; the orders for beds at the inns and lodging houses are great beyond all precedent.

On Saturday last Edward Davies, Esq. of this city, was unanimously elected Clerk to the Trustees of the Sarum and Ealing Turnpike, in the room of W.Boucher, Esq. resigned. The thanks of the meeting were unanimously voted to Mr.Boucher for his long services in that situation.
It will be seen by an advertisement, that the Branch Bible Society at Blandford will hold their anniversary meeting on Thursday, when the president, Sir J.W.Smith. Bart, will take the chair.
Miss O'Neill is engaged at the Bath Theatre for six night, and her first appearance will be on the 13th of June, in the character of Belvidera.

On Tuesday the 19th instant was married at Wicken, by the Rev.Loraine Loraine Smith, Captain Turnor, of the 14th regiment, to Eliza Constantia, eldest daughter of the Rev.Henry Quartley, rector of Wicken, and vicar of Wolverton.
On Wednesday se'nnight was married at St.Leonard's, Shoreditch, London, Mr.James Lush Buckland, surgeon, of Shaftesbury, to Maria, eldest daughter of Charles Lush, Esq., of Charles-square, Hoxton.
On Monday last was married at Mary-le-bone Church, London, by the Rev.Archdeacon Coxe, John Clayton Freeling, Esq. second son of Francis Freeling, Esq. of the General Post-Office, to Mary, third daughter of the late Edward Coxe, Esq. of Hampstead Heath.
On Thursday last was married at Hackney, by the Rev.H.Warburton, Dr.Dansey, son of John Dansey, Esq., of Blandford, to Sarah, daughter of Thomas Warburton, Esq. of Hackney.
Lately was married Mr.Thomas Weldon, of Devizes, to Miss Margaret Giddings, of Bath.
On Thursday last was married Mr.James Stanford, of Cranborne, Dorset, to Miss Jane Fry, of Coombe-Bissett, near this city.
On the 23d inst. died, at Tisbury, Madame Marie Elizabeth Louise Prevost, relict of Captain William Prevost, and mother of the Rev.Dr.Prevost, in the 90th year of her age, and the 56th of her widowhood. Many years since she was removed from the busy scenes of life into the bosom of her affectionate family, where filial duties were unceasingly exercised for the prolongation or her valuable life, her health, and comfort; by whom her memory will long he fondly cherished for the happy union of cheerfulness with true piety, affability with dignity, the engaging affection of her disposition, and the blamelessness of her deportment in every intercourse with superior society, and in domestic seclusion.
On Saturday the 23d instant died at his apartments in the Tower, London, in the 66th year of his age, deeply lamented by his relations, Mr Wm.Lush, many years assistant surveyor and architect to the late James Wyatt, Esq. and eldest son of the late Edmund Lush, Master of the Works of our Cathedral. The superior abilities of the deceased are well known to the public, some of the most elegant structures having been projected by him; and his integrity, goodness of heart, and suavity of manners, procured him the respect and esteem of many of the first men of talent and high distinction, and of all those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and who will long deplore his loss.

On Sunday the 24th ult. died, after a lingering illness, in the 86th year of his age, Mr.William Kirk, of Petersfinger, near this city.
On Monday died Mr.Thos.Gregory, of Poole, one of the corporation of that town, aged 79.
On Tuesday died Mrs.Yeatman, wife of Mr.Yeatman, surgeon, of Frome, and daughter of J.J.Kelson, Esq. of Bristol.
On Wednesday died at Dorchester, in the 53d year of his age, Mr.John Sheppard, who for the period of 19 years performed the duties of clerk in the Dorchester Bank with fidelity and esteem.
A few days since died Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr.Robert Cambridge, of Chippenham.

On Saturday morning the 23d of May, as a lady, the widow of an officer, was passing from the North Parade, Bath, into Duke-street, a villain, who had followed her, suddenly drew a dagger, and stabbed her ! The instrument penetrated her clothes; but meeting with the whalebone of her stays (which it cut off), wounded her but slightly in the side. The assassin directly ran off towards the South-parade. He was rather tall, and smooth-faced; wore a smock-frock, slouched hat, white pantaloons, and his neckcloth tied very high, evidently to hide his face.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol:- Wm.Bramble, otherwise Briming otherwise Brimmer, of Kingston Deverill, labourer, charged with having on Sunday the 24th of May, broken open the dwelling home of Wm.Dyer, of Kingston Deverill, and stolen from thence a tin tea-caddy, two purses, upwards of 80 guineas, and other money.- James Smith, of New Sarum, labourer, charged with stealing a shirt and a neck-kerchief, the property of James Mussell.




Dorsetshire.

To be Sold by Auction, by R.Page, at the Crown Inn, Wimborne, on Friday the 5th day of June 1818, at four o'clock in the forenoon, subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced. - Two Cottages, situate in Ram Lane, in the parish of Shapwick, now in the occupation of John Golding and John Oliver, held under Henry Bankes, Esq. for the lives of Hester Golding, aged 49 years, and Thomas Golding, aged 18 years, at the rent of 1s per annum. - Also, Two good Tenements, called Kingsbury's, situate in Shapwick aforesaid, now in the occupation of -- Wiffens and -- Watts, held under Henry Bankes, Esq. for the lives of John Golding, aged 56 years; James Golding, aged 26 years; and Joyce Golding, aged 27 years; at the usual rent of 1s. The above are Votes for the County of Dorset.
For viewing the same apply to the tenants; and for further particulars to the Auctioneer, Wimborne.




Dorsetshire.

To be Sold by Auction, on the premises, without reserve, by R.Page, on Monday and Tuesday the 1st and 2d of June 1818, - All the Household Furniture, Grocery, and Haberdashery Goods, Horse, Cow, Pigs, and other Effects, of Wm.Feltham, at Chalbury Common (under an execution of the Sheriff of the county of Dorset).
Also, will be Sold by Auction, on the 2d of June, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, (subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced,)- All that Freehold Dwelling House, Bake-house, stable, outhouses, garden, and orchard, about half an acre, situate in Chalbury Common, in the occupation of Wm.Feltham, held under the Earl of Shaftesbury for the lives of Wm.Feltham, aged 52 years, and Tabitha Sheers, aged 38 years, under the rent of 2s 6d a year.- Also, all that Cottage, Garden, Orchard, and Paddock, containing 1 acre and 3 roods, situate at Holt Wood, in the occupation of William Feltham and -- Squibb, held under Henry Bankes, Esq. for the lives of Wm.Feltham, 52; Ann Squibb, 24; and William Squibb, aged 20 years; under the rent of 2s 6d a year.