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	The Salisbury And Winchester Journal and General Advertiser of Wilts, Hants, Dorset, and Somerset.
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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal

Monday, June 15th, 1818

Winchester,
Saturday, June 13.

The Sheriff of Hampshire has appointed Monday the 22d day of June instant, for the election of two members to serve in Parliament for Hampshire.
William Chute and Thomas Freeman Heathcote, Esqrs. have again offered themselves to represent the County of Southampton in Parliament. No opposition is at present expected.
Chandos Leigh, Esq. was this day sworn in a freeman of this city.

The seventh annual meeting of the Hampshire Society for the Education of the Infant Poor will be held on the 29th instant. Some interesting particulars respecting the meeting are advertised in the 1st page.
The Hants Agricultural Society held a meeting on Tuesday in a field belonging to Henry King, Esq. at Week, near this city, when the usual premiums were awarded to the different classes, and the company afterwards dined at St.John's House.

On Monday last was married at Lymington Church, R.L.Ferrar, Esq, of the 60th Regiment, to Elizabeth Ferrers, eldest daughter of the late John Gilbert, Esq. of Newport, in the Isle of Wight.
On Monday last died in Sackville-street, London, Miss Garrett, of Bath, daughter of the late Daniel Garrett, Esq. of Belmont, in this county.

A School on the Lancasterian plan has been lately established near the village of Blackwater, in this county, for the education of the numerous poor children of that and the adjoining parishes.

Inquests, --On Saturday last an inquest was taken by Mr.Todd at Broughton, on view of the body of Amy Gilbert, who in a fit of insanity threw herself into a well there, and was instantly drowned. - Verdict Lunacy.- And on Monday last, at Redbridge, on view of the body of William Williams, who was bathing in the river there on the Saturday preceding, and was drowned, -Verdict accidentally drowned.

Southampton,
Saturday, June 13.

It will be seen by advertisements that the Candidates for this town still keep up a most active canvass.

A few days since died, Richard Barlow, Esq. an old and highly respected inhabitant of Newport, in the Isle of Wight.
On Sunday last died, James, son of Mr.James Bowerman, in the service of H.M's Excise at this port.

Last week Mr.Corfe, coroner, received information that a child had been secretly buried in St.Mary's Churchyard under suspicious circumstances, whereupon he issued his warrant for the disinterment of the body, which was accordingly done, and it was taken to the poor-house. On Friday the 5th inst. an inquest was held at the Yeoman Inn on the body of a male infant 5 months old, which proved to be in a most emaciated state, and after a most minute investigation, which lasted five hours, the jury returned a verdict. "Died by the visitation of God, but its death was hastened from want of proper care and medical assistance. The coroner severely censured the conduct of the parties under whose care the child was placed (it being illegitimate), as also the reputed father, for their want of humanity, and regretted that there was not sufficient evidence adduced against them to have dealt with them according to law, which their brutality so justly merited.

Salisbury,
Monday, June 15, 1818.

Alexander Powell, Esq. - High Sheriff of this county, has appointed the Election of two Knights of the Shire to serve in Parliament for the county, to take place at Wilton on Wednesday the 24th instant.

A very numerous and respectable meeting of Freeholders in the interest of Mr.Benett assembled at dinner at the Town Hall at Devizes on Friday last. That spacious apartment was unable to accommodate all the Gentlemen who were provided with tickets for the occasion, and many were obliged to dine in other apartments, Wadham Locke, Esq. was in the chair, on account of the unavoidable absence of Wadham Wyndham, Esq. whom the Stewards had nominated to that honour without being aware of an engagement which rendered it impossible that he should be present at Devizes. A letter from Mr.Wadham Wyndham was read by Mr.Locke, excusing his absence, but expressing a hope that a Gentleman more able than himself might preside at the meeting, though a more zealous friend of the Independence of the County in the interest of Mr.Benett, could not be called to that situation. The Chairman's health was drunk with rapturous applause. He returned thanks in energetic language, highly honorable to himself and complimentary to the numerous assembly over which he presided - Among the toasts which were drank with appropriate honour were, the King and the various Members of the Royal Family, our national Hero the Duke of Wellington, the British Constitution, and the County of Wilts, and may it ever support the principles of 1772.
Mr.Benett's health was received with unbounded applause. In returning thanks he took occasion to profess his unalterable attachment to those principles, and expressed many other sentiments flowing from that attachment, all of which we regret that our limits will not enable us to communicate to our readers. He remarked that, supported as he was in the county at large, he could not retain a doubt of his ultimate success; that he considered it the principal duty of a member of Parliament to be constantly at his post, attending to every subject, whether of local or national importance, which should be matter of parliamentary consideration;- that every vote should he the result of such attention without prejudice or partiality; -that whether supported by one, by fifty, or by five hundred, the dictate of his conscience on all subjects should be his only guide; that he was equally the friend of Trade and Agriculture, the interests of which are inseparably connected, and equally constitute our national prosperity. He then alluded to charges made against him in the manufacturing districts of Wiltshire, that he had proposed a duty of 4s in the pound on the importation of foreign wools. He said that such charges were false and absurd; that he was not so destitute of knowledge in the true principle of commerce as ever to approve such a proposition. He stated that proposals had been made to him, by Mr.John Long, on the part of Mr.Wellesley, to decide the depending contest by a reference to the professional agents of the respective Candidates, to which Mr.Long stated that Mr.Methuen had assented; but that he should never consent to any proposal which would deprive the freeholders of the exercise of their invaluable franchises at the Sheriff's poll, -that it was his ambition to have a true constitutional superiority over his opponent, and that he would never compromise the honour of the County by any unconstitutional arrangement. He concluded by proposing a Toast to the Independent Electors of Great Britain.
The health of John Gale Everett, Esq. being drunk, he stated that he was a zealous supporter of Mr.Benett, being convinced that that gentleman duly estimated the importance of trade and manufactures, and that he was equally a friend to the commercial interest as to those of agriculture.
Mr.T.H.Phipps addressed the meeting at considerable length; in the course of which he stated that he was an early friend of Mr.Benett, and that his experience of the nature of the contest by which the county was agitated, had strengthened his zeal in behalf of that Gentleman, convinced by various occurrences, that the interests which he had espoused were the common interests of all the freeholders.
Many other excellent speeches were made by Mr.Calley, Mr.Gaby, and other gentlemen.
Several appropriate glees were sung by Messrs.Biddlecomb, Foster, and Ball, of Salisbury, and by Messrs.Pearman, Garbell, A.Loder, and Rolle, from Bath. A more highly respectable company from all parts of the county never assembled at Devizes. Every one expressed an ardent interest in the occasion of the meeting. The utmost harmony prevailed, and the utmost unanimity in the support of Mr.Benett's cause, founded in that spirit of independence, without which even the representation of the county may be deemed an empty honour .

George Purefoy Jervoise, Esq. one of our worthy Representatives for this city in the late Parliament, has signified his intention not to offer himself as a Candidate at the ensuing election. The motives which have actuated this much-respected Gentleman, in thus declining to offer himself again, are highly praiseworthy, and are duly appreciated by his constituents, to whom he has addressed an excellent circular letter, expressive of his determination.- (See adv. in the 4th column of this page) - Lord Viscount Folkestone and Wadham Wyndham, Esq. are Candidates, and will, it is understood, be returned for the city without opposition. We hear that the election will take place at our Council Chamber on Friday next.
Horace Twiss, Esq. again contests the Borough of Wootton Basset, in concert with Colonel Wray, of Park-place, against the present Members, W.T.Money and Richard Ellison, Esqrs .
Mr. Grosett, of Lacock Abbey, has commenced an active canvass at Chippenham, and has, we understand, been favourably received.

The Courier paper of Friday has the following: -" The Marquis of Blandford has just left town, to stand a contest for the Borough of Chippenham."

A correspondent requests us to insert the following question, which he thinks it would be advisable to put to every candidate at the ensuing general election : "Will you vote for the greatest practicable reduction of the present enormous Military Establishment, and for all other measures of public Economy and Retrenchment ?"

Melksham Spa.- This delightful watering place is to be enlivened during the season, by a course of Concerts, under the management of Mr.A.Loder. The principal vocal and instrumental performers of Bath are engaged. The company will also be gratified with six balls on the alternate Thursdays, under the superintendence of Mr.Marshall, M.C. of the Kingston Rooms.

In the KING'S BENCH. -Lord Rivers v. Thos.King and others. - On Monday last Lord Ellenborough gave judgement on the rule obtained by Mr.Serjeant Lens for a new trial of this action, which was tried at the Wilts summer assizes 1816, and in which a special jury found a verdict for the defendants. After stating pleadings and commenting on the several points which had been from time to time so fully and so ably argued by the counsel on both sides, his Lordship delivered the opinion of the Court, that upon full deliberation and the best consideration of the case, they had no difficulty in saying that the verdict was right, and that the rule for a new trial must be discharged. - It will be in the recollection of our readers, that this was a question relative to Cranborne Chace, and whether or not the defendant Mr.King's lands at Alverdistone were within the Chace, the boundaries of which, as claimed by the plaintiff, extended not only over all the whole parish of Alverdistone, but even to the river Nadder, several miles to the north of the parish, and comprized nearly one hundred miles in circumference.- In the course of the trial a very different and far less extensive boundary was assigned on the part of the defendants to have been the true limits of Cranborne Chace; and the Jury, having by this verdict established that the defendants lands at Alverdistone are not within the Chace, it is presumed that the noble plaintiff will now abandon his claim to the great or outer boundary, and the leave the occupiers of lands between the inner and outer boundaries in the peaceable enjoyment and cultivation of their farms.

We understand on account of the favourableness of the season this year, an unusual fine shew of flowers is expected to be exhibited at the annual pink feast which is advertised to be held at the Woolpack inn, in this city.

The Sessions for this City were holden on Friday last before Henry Emly, Esq. Mayor, the Deputy Recorder and a full bench of Magistrates. On the first day, and till late on Saturday, the Court was engaged in several prosecutions which arose out of an affray at about midnight on the 4th of January last, to the suppression of which the police of the night was hardly adequate. Nicholas Baker, Wm.Kingstone, and Thos.Foot, were severally tried for various assaults upon the Constable and Watchmen, committed in that affray. The Recorder informed the Jury, in his charge, that the officers of justice, the highest and the lowest equally, were to be respected and obeyed even if they erred in point of judgement; for that any one being injured by such error, was entitled to compensation in a civil action; but that it could not be endured that persons required to submit to their authority while in discharge of their important functions, should presume to question that authority. That the power of the law, when exercised by its most subordinate officers, would still be found irresistible, and that no one must attempt to resist it with impunity. The offenders were found Guilty, and sentenced as follows, viz. Baker, 1 month's imprisonment, and fined 3 guineas; Kingstone, 1 month's imp. and fined 1 guinea; and Foot, 1 month's imp, and fined 1 guinea. John Bowles, for assaulting a constable, was sentenced to 3 weeks imprisonment, and fined 3 guineas.

Mr.Abraham Seward, a respectable clothier of this city, appealed against six several convictions in the penalty of �20 each, for paying the wages of his workmen in goods and not in money. The conviction was quashed.

In the night of Monday last, or early on Tuesday morning, some evil-disposed person or persons cut down several trees in a plantation or shrubbery round the house of Mr.Daniel Knight, at Eveley Farm, in the parish of Headley, and set fire to the buildings, whereby the barns, stables, six fine cart horses, three calves, and various other property, were totally consumed; and had it not been for the strenuous and persevering exertions of the neighbours, together with a favourable breeze in a fortunate direction, the dwelling-house must have been also levelled with the ground. Mr.Knight has offered �200 reward for the discovery of the offenders, with a promise to apply for a pardon for any accomplice who may discover the principal offender, which it is hoped will have the desired effect. We understand steps are taken to recover damages of the Hundred under Statute 9 Geo. 1st, called the Black Act, and the whole of the property is insured in the Norwich Union Office, which will no doubt act with its accustomed liberality on the occasion. The damage sustained is estimated at about �1800 [?].

Mr.Townsend, of Warminster, has presented a handsome donation to the Choir of Westbury Church, to sing an Anthem and a Psalm, to tunes composed by his grandfather, who was a skilful musician. The donation is to be continued annually during his life-time, and perpetuated by a request in his will, after his decease. The singing is to take place, for the first time, on Sunday the 21st instant.

Birth. On Sunday the 7th inst. in Sackville-street, London, the Lady of B.C.Brodie, Esq. of a son.
On Thursday last was married at our Cathedral Church, by the Rev.Charles Ekins, Canon Residentiary, Wm.Lloyd Wharton, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, to Fanny, eldest daughter of the Rev.J.H.Jacob, of the Close.
A few days since was married, Mr Wilson, master of the Catherine Wheel Inn, Calne, to Miss Strugnell, of the Thatched-House tavern, West Kennet, near Marlborough.
On the 26th ult. died, aged 39, Mr.Richard Pinnell, of the George Inn, Malmesbury.
On Friday the 5th inst. died suddenly in Bladud's Buildings, Bath, Mary, widow of the late Robert Harvey, Esq. M.D.
On the 7th inst. died at Cambridge, Captain Herbert Raban, of the 8th regiment of foot, son of Colonel Raban, of Hatch, Somerset.
On Monday last died at Mannington House, in this county, Mrs.Freke, relict of the Rev.John Freke, in her 80th year; a lady of the most amiable manners, and most exemplary in all the relative duties of life: she was indeed a model of the true old English Gentlewoman, though age and infirmities, and many affective losses, induced an extreme debility, in the latter years of her life.
On Monday last died of a decline, in the 20th year of his age, Joseph, eldest son of Mr.Pocock, breeches-maker, of this city.
On Monday last died at West Dean, in the 50th year of his age, after four years paralytic affliction, Mr.Geo.Parker, late of the General Post Office, London.
On Monday last died, much lamented, Mr.John Maskell, clothier, of Shepton-Mallet.
Died on Thursday last the, at St.Giles, Dorset, John Somerset Talbot, 5th son of the Dean of Salisbury and the Lady Elizabeth Talbot.
On Thursday died at Trowbridge, after a long affliction, Miss Gould, only daughter of N.Gould, Esq.
A few days since died at Pewsey, in this county, Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr.Wm.Winter; also James Charles Harrold, eldest son of Mr.James Harrold, auctioneer, of Frome, Somerset.
A few days since died Mr.Deane, of the Swan Inn, Shepton Mallett; a man of strict integrity, and an example to all landlords for the due observance of regular hours - ever promoting good conduct among his guests.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol:- Joseph Dann, of Norton Bavant, labourer, charged with having, in the day time of the 6th inst. broken open the dwelling house of Tho.Waits, at Norton Bavant, and stolen from thence the sum of �1 11s 6d. - Stephen Parrick, of Alderbury, labourer, charged with stealing a great coat, the property of Andrew London, at Alderbury.

High-Street, Salisbury, June 10, 1818.
Estate of the late Mr.Noble.

We the Representatives named, and appointed, and authorised, under the will! of the deceased, hereby give notice to all persons who stand indebted as aforesaid, that they are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts on or before the 17th day of August next ensuing the date hereof.

Ann Noble Executrix

Charles Martin } Executors

Thomas Cave }