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Monday, June 29th, 1818



SALISBURY.- J.SAPH begs leave most respectfully to inform his friends and the public, that his DAY SCHOOL, for the Tuition of young Gentlemen in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, &c, will re-open on Monday the 29th of June, 1818.



ALL persons having any claim or demand on the estate of BENJAMIN.BILES, late of Milbourne St.Andrew, in the county of Dorset, deceased, are requested to send account thereof to Messrs.Charles and William Biles, at, Milbourne aforesaid, that the same may be immediately discharged; and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested forthwith to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Charles and William Biles, who (as executors) are duly authorized to receive and settle the same. - Dated this 18th day of June, 1818.



ALL Person who have any claim or demand on the Estate or Effects of WILLIAM MEECH otherwise FLAG. late of Highwood, in the parish of East Stoke, in the county of Dorset, watchmaker; deceased, are requested to transmit the same to Mr.Robert Dugdale, of Wareham, solicitor to the executor, in order that the same may be discharged. -- And all persons who stand indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay the amont of their respective debts to the said Robert Dugdale immediately. -WAREHAM,June 17, 1818.



TO DEBTORS and CREDITORS.

WILLIAM DAIMON, of Swanage, in the Isle of Purbeck, and county of Dorset, Plumber and Glazier, having assigned over all his Estate and Effects to Trustees, for the benefit of his Creditors, -Notice is hereby given, That such Deed is left at the Office of Mr.Robert Dugdale, solicitor, Wareham, for execution; and that those Creditors who shall not execute the same on or before the fifth day of September next, will be excluded the benefit of any dividend -- All persons indebted to the Estate are requested forthwith to pay thre amount of their respective debts to the said Robert Dugdale.



THE Creditors of THOMAS SNELGROVE, late of Dunbridge Farm, in the parish of Mottisfont, Hants, yeoman deceaed, are requested to meet the Administrator of his Estate and Effects at the Vine Inn, Romsey, on Monday the 29th of June instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon to examine the bills and accounts preparatory to making a Dividend of the Effects. - Such of the Creditors as have not already delivered in their bills, are requested to send the same to Mr.Thomas Green, of Lockerly, Hants, miller, before the meeting, otherwise they will be excluded from all benefit arising from the effects.
DAMAN and WARNER.
Romsey, June 13, 1818.



TWITCHIN's BANKRUPTCY.-- The Creditors who have proved their Debts under a Commission of Bankrupt against William Twitchin, late of Kingsclere, in the county of Southampton, maltster, may receive a further Dividend of Ninepence in the pound on their respective debts, on Tuesday the 30th instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the Swan Inn, in Kingsclere aforesaid.



THE Partnership between THOS.FISHER and SONS, of DORCHESTER, is this day DISSOLVED by the retiring of Thos.Fisher, from the business.- The Trade will be continued by and under the Firm of THOS. and JOHN FlSHER, who respectfully solicit the continuance of that support with which their Father and the late Firm has been so long favoured.
Dorchester, June 18, 1818.
P.S. All debts due from or owing to the old Firm, are to be settled with T.and J.Fisher.



SAMUEL LAWRENCE, Wine & Brandy Merchant, Blandford, Dorset, begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his Friends and the public in general for the uniform support he has received since his commencement of the above business, and most respectfully informs them that he is removed to the spacious Premises lately occupied by the Rev.R.Maurice, in East-street, where orders will, be punctually executed and gratefully received. - London Porter, Cider, &c.
Shortly will be SOLD by AUCTION, - A complete Set of BREWING UTENSILS, large iron bound Casks, now full of beer; Coppers, &c. in high preservation, particularly useful to victuallers or private families.-- If disposed of by Private Contract due notice will be given. (One concern)



HARRAGE HOUSE SCHOOL, Romsey, Hants. - Miss DOSWELL, grateful to her friends for past favors, respectfully informs them and the public, that her School will be re-opened on Monday the 27th of July. - Miss.Doswell has engaged Mr.Sharp, of Southampton, as Music Master.



Port News.

Weymouth, June 26. Our election commenced on Saturday, and nothing can exceed the popular feeling which has been manifested by the freeholders of this borough in support of the four candidates, Messrs.Wallace, Ure, Buxton, and Williams. At the termination of each day's poll, these gentlemen are accompanied to their respective mansions by crowds of respectable inhabitants, preceded by banners bearing the following inscriptions, amidst loud and universal acclamations, -" For our Country, ourselves, and our Children." - "Union for ever ! No Land Tax." 'The salute of these flags is returned at the window of Mrs.W.Williams, who wafts in her hand to the assemblage as they pass, a flag, with this appropriate motto, "Be united, firm and free." - The attempt of the other three
Gentlemen to obtain their seats by means of their agents hiring and treating many characters of the lowest order from all parts of the county to vote on land tax farm rents, (conveyed to them since the test of the writ, on the life of a person upwards of 80 years of age, for electioneering purposes), thereby evidently depriving the town of its rights and privileges, has roused the inhabitants to the highest pitch of ardour and zeal in opposing, such reprehensible measures

State of the Poll. 6th Day, June 26:
Mr.Williams230Sir John Murray93
Mr.Buxton158Mr.Warre86
Right Hon.T.Wallace157Mr.Bebb83
Mr.Ure151


Advertisement,--Poole, June 25. - On Friday the 19th last. came on the election of two members to serve in parliament for this town and county. The interest which has been excited by this election, is without a parallel on any former occasion, from the peculiar circumstances of the contending parties. Messrs.Lester, Spurrier, and Dent, were severally nominated, and seconded by their respective friends. Mr.G.Garland (the father of Mr.Lester) having separated his interest from that of his son in law (Mr.C.Spurrier) in contradiction not only to his verbal promise, as one of the committee, but also to his written pledge to Mr.S. (as stated most satisfactorily by that gentleman on the hustings) has drawn forth the strongest indignation, not only from a great number of the burgesses, but also from the inhabitants at large - insomuch, that we do not hesitate to assert that had the elective franchise been exercised by the whole population of Poole, Mr.S. would have been returned by a majority of at least a hundred to one of his opponents. An objection was taken on the husting on the part of Mr.Spurrier by his counsel Mr.Adam, in a very luminous and impressive address, as to the Sheriff being the returning officer, (which will hereafter become the subject of legal investigation,). Mr.Lester contending for it on the ground of custom, and Mr.Spurrier opposing it as contrary to the charter. The respective candidates avowed their several claims to the suffrages of the electors, but the speech of Mr. Spurrier, in stating his political principles, was received with the most enthusiastic bursts of applause; - indeed so strong was the public feeling on behalf of their favourite candidate, that it was only by his most strenuous exertions that his opponents could be heard. It is impossible to find language to describe the nervous, manly, and eloquent manner in which Mr.S. acquitted himself on this memorable occasion. The effect was electrical, and although the close of the poll did not ensure that Success which was so warmly anticipated, he carried with him the hearts and wishes of the people. The numbers were, for Mr.Lester 56, - Mr.Dent 48, -and Mr.Spurrier 33; of course the two former were declared duly elected, but as observed before, the legality of it will be questioned. Nor must it be forgotten that a large majority of Mr.Spurrier's votes were plumpers. On leaving the hall, the successful candidates were assailed with such marks of disapprobation as must have been very painful to feeling minds. Not so the man of the people when he entered his carriage the whole mass assembled, as if actuated by one mind, greeted him in such a rapturous manner as never before was witnessed on any former occasion.
The carriage was drawn to the London Tavern by the populace, preceded by a band of music, and colours flying, and with such order that we are happy to say, notwithstanding the immense crowd, no accident of any consequence was experienced. The dinner was served up in high stile, by Blandford, to a very numerous and respectable assembly; and it is but justice to him to observe, that it consisted of every choice delicacy the season could afford, and wine of a superior quality. When the cloth was withdrawn a number of loyal toasts were drank, and excellent songs sung, accompanied by the band of music. Mr.Spurrier again addressed his numerous friends in a most energetic speech, and in such a way as called forth the thundering plaudits of his auditors; it particularly rebounds to his credit that he wholly refrained from any personal animadversion.
The whole of the evening was devoted to mirth and good humour, and never, we believe, in the history of elections, is an instance to be found of such unqualified approbation being shewn to an unsuccessful candidate. Mr.S. was fully sensible of the attention manifested towards him, and retired from the room as he entered it, under the most rapturous applause, and also with the firm conviction that he will be ultimately successful. --The company did not separate until a late hour on the following morning. We believe no disorder occurred throughout the day; if, perhaps we except a few windows, belonging to Mr.G.Kemp, which were broken by some misguided persons attached to the other parties, and which we are sorry to learn was sanctioned by the presence of those who ought to have been above such conduct. An apology, however, from the Principals, on the following day, prevented any unpleasant results.



Winchester
Saturday, June 27.

In consequence of the Hampshire Sessions falling in the same week with the Assizes, the general business of the Sessions will commence on Monday the 13th of July, precisely at nine o'clock in the morning. - Vide advertisement, 2d page.

On Monday last, at a special County Court; holden at the Castle of this city, came on the Election of Members for the County, when the two former member were proposed and unanimously elected, by as respectable a body of freeholders as ever appeared on such an occasion. Wm.Chute, Esq, of the Vine; was first put in nomination by T.A.Smith, Esq. and seconded by Jas.Blunt, Esq ; after which Thos. Freeman Heathcote, Esq. of Embley (eldest son of Sir Wm.Heathcote, Bart. who so long represented this county), was proposed by Sir J.W.Pollen, Bart. and seconded by John Fleming, Esq. the late High Sheriff. The newly elected members shortly returned thanks for the honour conferred upon them, and stated that it would be their study to preserve the true interests of the county and the nation at large. The thanks of the, meeting were then voted to the High Sheriff for his impartial conduct; and the members were "girt with swords;" and chaired down the High-street and back to the White Hart, where they alighted, and Mr.Chute appeared at the window, and again returned thanks for the honour that day conferred upon him, stating "that it put him in mind of old times." The members, and a large party of their friends, dined together at St.John's House, where, in addition to the other delicacies of the season, there were two turtles; the wines were excellent, and the whole entertainment was well conducted by Roblin, of the White Hart. Upwards of 200 gentlemen sat down to dinner; many loyal and constitutional toasts were given, and some excellent songs kept the party together to a late hour, when all departed highly gratified by the honest old English welcome their representatives had given them. Twenty-four hogsheads of strong beer were given to the populace, from all the public-houses in the city and suburbs, and mirth and hilarity pervaded all ranks.

The return to Parliament of our highly distinguished and meritorious County Member, T.F.Heathcote, Esq. was celebrated with unusual conviviality, at the White Hart Inn, Romsey, on Tuesday last, the day succeeding his re-election, where a large party of the most respectable members of the town and neighbourhood assembled to dine. Social good humour and hilarity prevailed to a late hour, and Romsey has added another, though not a singular instance of British sincerity, by the increasing attachment of its inhabitants towards him on whom they depend for the support of their country's rights and privileges. Eulogia in this case were vain, and commendation needless, since all must necessarily be aware of the high estimation of Mr. Heathcote's character, and greet with joy the return of one so deserving and capable of representing in the British Forum, the independence of Hampshire, and whose acts of benevolence to the industrious poor, far surpass what can be here expressed.

On Thursday the 18th inst. Tho.Assheton Smith, Esq. and the Hon.Newton Fellowes were elected Members for Andover. The Members, with the Gentlemen of this town and neighbourhood afterwards partook of an elegant dinner at the Star and Garter Inn, and the inhabitants of the town were regaled with good dinners at the different Inns.

Mr.Atcheson intends to petition against the return of Mr.Jolliffe and Mr.G.Canning, for the borough of Petersfield.

The Honourable and Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Oxford is expected in this city on Monday next, the 29th inst. to preach for the benefit of the Schools conducted on the National System, at the seventh annual meeting of the Hampshire Society for the Education of the Poor in the principles of the Established Church. There is no doubt of a still greater assemblage of persons even than attended three years ago, when the children from the neighbouring parishes were present, exclusive of those at the Central School. The satisfaction which every individual experienced on that occasion has not been forgotten, and the recurrence of so gratifying a scene has been anxiously expected. Between three and four hundred of the parents and friends of the children attended an examination, at the Central School, last Sunday evening, and were much pleased with the progress of the children, and thankful for the uniform and kind attention they experienced. Many young persons also, who had been instructed at the same school were present, and it was very gratifying to observe that they still felt a warm interest in the proceedings and success of this excellent institution.

The Hon.Board of Agriculture has awarded their medal to the Rev.James Willis, of Sopley, in this county, as a premium for his Essay on the best Means of employing the industrious and unoccupied poor, in these times of difficulty and distress.

Cricket. - On Monday and Tuesday-last a grand match of cricket was played on Lord's Ground, Marylebone, Hampshire against the Marylebone Club (with Noahman), for 1000 guineas a side. The result of the. play, we are happy to record, was an honourable triumph to the Hampshire men :-

Hants 1st innings113Club, 1st innings127
��.. 2nd ditto109��. 2nd ditto94
222221


Won by Hampshire and 9 wickets to go down.

On Thursday last the annual Pink Feast was held at the Fleur de Lys Inn, in this city, and was very respectably attended. Dinner was served up in excellent style by Mr. Sims, and the evening was spent in great harmony and friendship. The 1st prize was adjudged to Mr.Hopkins; 2d ditto to Mr.Jessett; 3d ditto to Mr.Mans.

BIRTH. At his house in Kingsgate-street, on Sunday last, the Lady of the Rev.Sir Henry Rivers, Bart. of a daughter.
Married, on Tuesday last, at St.Maurice Church, in this city, by the Rev.G.L Armstrong, Thomas Farbor, Esq. of Bellemont Lodge, Vauxhall, county of Middlesex, to Susanna, daughter of Wm.Druett, Esq. alderman of this city. On the same day, at the same church, Mr.George Wiltshire, grocer, of, Bath, to Miss Eliza Ann Paul, daughter of Mr.Paul, cornfactor, of Parchment-street, in this city.
On Thursday was married, at St. Cross, near this city, by the Rev.Mr.Williams, Lieut.Wm.Bar, to Mrs.Penny, widow of the late John Penny, Esq. of Bishop's Waltham.
On Sunday morning last died here, Mr.Richard Thorn, many years a broker in this city, aged 62 years.
Died, at Tatchbury, in this county, aged 78 years, William Timson, Esq. late of Moor Park, Surry.
Died last Thursday afternoon, after a protracted illness, which she bore with great fortitude and resignation, Sarah, wife of Mr.George Barnes, of Andover, to the inexpressible grief of a large circle of relatives and friends.



Southampton.
Saturday, June 27.

On Monday last, at twelve o'clock, the polling of votes for the election of Representatives for this town and county was terminated, the numbers being

For Wm.Chamberlayne, Esq.577
Sir W.De Crespigny, Bart.379
Lord Ashtown296
Total of Votes given in the 6 days polling1252


Mr.Chamberlayne and Sir Wm.De Crespigny were then declared by the Mayor at the hustings to be duly and unanimously elected. It has been hitherto usual to chair the new Members from the Guildhall, but on Monday last they were taken from the hustings as far as Bar Gate, and back to the Audit House, where they alighted amidst the acclamations of hundreds of spectators. The tops of the houses were covered with people of all descriptions, and the windows were lined with ladies waving handkerchiefs. The procession was attended by the yeomen and militia bands, and upwards of thirty colours flying. After leaving the Audit House, the bands attended Mr.Chamberlayne to dinner at the Dolphin inn, and Sir Wm.De Crespigny to his lodgings at Mr.Rice's in High-street. At the latter place, in the evening, there was a grand display of fireworks, and the night passed off in the most tranquil manner.
Our election was most warmly contested, and productive of disgraceful scenes of riot and confusion. Our much esteemed and highly respectable (though unsuccessful) candidate. Lord Ashtown, was most furiously assaulted, both in going to and returning from the hustings, by an infuriated mob, and but for a host of friends who rallied round him, and the interference of some most respectable inhabitants, who warded off the attack, his life might have been sacrificed. In aggravation of this outrage, Lady Ashtown, and other ladies, were assailed in their carriages with stones, bricks, and mud, in a most brutal and cowardly manner.
Addresses to our mayor and burgesses, from our new members, appear in the preceding page, as does also an interesting one from the unsuccessful candidate, Lord Ashtown.
The following is a correct report of the much admired speech made at our Guildhall by Mr.Chamberlayne on the day of nomination:
"Gentlemen, -Having felt myself lately so repeatedly under the necessity of addressing you, I am apprehensive you must be tired of hearing the sound of my voice; and the best excuse I have in my power to offer to you for again obtruding myself upon your attention, is, that it shall be but for a very short time. - It has pleased, gentlemen, his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, in his profound wisdom, to dissolve the Parliament; and, in consequence, the trust of being your parliamentary representative, which you in so flattering a manner, and with such apparent unanimity, confided to my care, reverts to you; and I now present myself to you for the purpose of rendering an account of my Stewardship, if it shall be required of me; in order that, if any valid objection shall be adduced against my public conduct, I may be no longer steward; but, if this shall not be the case, then to entreat the honour of being restored to the situation in your service, to which, by your suffrages, however unworthy of such a mark or distinction, I was lately raised. - Gentlemen, The late Parliament did not die a natural death. The thread of its existence was somewhat rudely snapped asunder; nor, in my estimation, did it deserve a better fate. It was a Parliament that added more to the burdens, and took more from the liberties of the people, than any Parliament on record . It has gone down to its grave without any funeral honours; and in truth it deserved none. Not a single genuine patriotic tear will bedew the turf under which it lies; nor was there a mourner in the procession which accompanied its remains to their last home, who at any moment has been classed with the wise or the good. - But, gentlemen, the crime of the deepest die in my humble judgement, and most probably in yours, was its base servility to the worst instance of ministerial influence ever read or heard of, in deserting that great statesman who introduced the measure of establishing a commission of inquiry into the state of national education; and of the infamous abuses which obtain in the charitable institutions of this country. The Parliament in the first instance unanimously affected to give him their support, but, upon discovering that this investigation did not quite accord with the feelings of Ministers, it eventually turned its back upon him. Like another Judas, it first betrayed him with a kiss, then re-turned upon his hands his darling offspring, his child of highest promise, crippled, emasculated, tortured, and disfigured with all the ingenuity of gypsey barbarity, -- Still, however, will this distinguished man be consoled for all, this perfidy. The blessings of him who was ready to perish, will come upon him; it will be said of him, in the same page of history which unfolds this black transaction, that, "when the eye saw him, then it blessed him; and when the ear heard him, it gave witness, unto him." He, will be revered, when the wretched hirelings of Ministers shall be held in detestation; who shed the deadliest mildew upon the grandest plan of beneficence that heaven in its bounty ever made man the instrument of performing. Let him also rest satisfied, that the people of England are to a man, wherever an honest man can be found, indignant at the treatment he received in the last stage of the last Parliament; that with one voice they demand the execution, in its fullest extent, of his grand scheme of justice and of policy; that they will support this demand with all their energy, till they behold him baffing all artful objections, overcoming all difficulties, and triumphing over all sordid, interested, and unprincipled oppositions. - Gentlemen, whether the ensuing House of Commons shall resemble that which has "died the death," must of course depend upon the choice the electors throughout the kingdom shall be pleased to make of representatives. For myself I must repeat, that the only pretensions I can have to your support, rest exclusively on the ground of independence, and integrity. If it is your wish to select such representatives as have grown pale over the midnight lamp, in their deep researches into the general laws of political economy, who, from incessant application, have made themselves masters of the whole range of our domestic policy; who have acquired a comprehensive and perfect knowledge of the country's relation in all its bearings to foreign states, who, to these eminent qualifications, add a command of the most exalted, powerful, impassioned eloquence, you must turn your eyes from me, to the Noble Lord, and the honorable Baronet, who equally with me appear as suitors, for the honour of representing you in Parliament. I dare not presume upon such attainments; the want of which I, however, the less regret, as it strikes me that there has been no deficiency of talents discovered in the lower House of Parliament. Its great defect, its mortal sin, its stain which all the waters of the ocean cannot wash out, has been its corruption, and its utter disregard of upright principles. There will always be found, I anticipate, eloquent aesatis in the senate, but I fear honestatis parum. - Gentlemen, if you shall be pleased to send me again to the House of Commons, you will send a man unwarped by prejudice, unbiased by party, without the minutest interested object in view. I repeat, I have no other merits to plead; if these fail me, the ground is cut up from under my feet. Should I be gratified by be coming the object of your choice, you will never behold me crossing the threshold of the Treasury door, to court the favour of any Minister, and becoming a suppliant to him for support at any election, where I may happen to be a candidate. What ! not if your own more particular friends were to take the reins of government ? No. Why not? Because, the moment any such communication takes place between the parties, an implied if not an expressed contract of RECIPROCAL aid is formed; the old established, recognized, SCOTCH- FIDDLE compact begins to operate; that if "you'll scratch me, I'll scratch you," The man, I say, who enters a Minister's Cabinet in search of such assistance, may enter it a free man, but he returns a slave. His own interests forbid him to retrace his steps: be "drags at each remove a lengthened chain," 'to which he fondly clings; he never in his heart, wishes to break his bonds asunder entirely, and it is only on particular occasions, and to serve particular purposes that he makes a parade of casting away each partially from him, the cords which bind him fast. He resembles the miller, who, when the mill was on fire, was entreated by his wife to fall instantly down upon his knees, ask pardon for all his roguish tricks, and renounce the devil for ever. The miller replied to this entreaty, that he had not the slightest objection to fall down upon his knees to ask pardon of heaven for his sins, while at the same moment a sort of indistinct promise escaped him, that his former knavery should not in future have its usual swing; but as to renouncing the Devil, the thing he said was quite out of the question; as he could not, for the soul of him, give up so profitable a connexion. - Gentlemen, I now throw myself, as a warm friend of civil and religious liberty, on your protection. With a rival candidate on each side of me, I am placed in a ticklish situation. You have hard service imposed upon you: you have to fight against the influence, and to negative the position of a long-established proverb, " That between two stools, the seat of honour comes to the bottom" - I rely, with full confidence, on your discharging the duty which the dissolution of Parliament has cast upon you in a manner creditable to yourselves, and beneficial to the genuine interests of the country. Your example will nor fail to make a deep impression in other places, where the right of popular election is yet to be traced. Living in a degenerate age, when corruption no longer sneaks about in disguise, but impudently throws off the mask, and stalks abroad, with an unblushing front, in open day. Place yourselves in array against the sweeping power; console the good with the hope, that the cause of freedom secured by law is not yet desperate; and show to the world that the great body of the inhabitants of this respectable town, with their Magistrates at their head, continue steadfast in daring to be honest in the worst of times."

The annual Pink Feast was held at the Yeoman Inn, in this town, on Wednesday last, and the meeting was most respectably attended: The 1st prize was adjudged to Mr.Mans, of Winchester; the 2d to Mr.Cutler, and the 3d to Mr.Keen, both of Southampton.

Newport, Isle of Wight, June 26. - The election of Members to serve in Parliament for this borough took place at the Guildhall on Monday last, when Sir Leonard T.Worsley Holmes, Bart. of Westover, in this island, and Charles Duncombe, Esq. of Duncombe Hall, in the county of York, were unanimously chosen. Afterwards the principal inhabitants of the borough, with many distinguished military characters, dined with the worthy and highly respected Baronet, at the Green Dragon Inn. The dinner was most excellent, and served in very superior style by Mrs.Perress[?]. The Vectis Yeomanry Band was in attendance, and enlivened the company by playing several delightful pieces of music, and singing a variety of harmonious catches and glees. Our worthy Mayor, Benjamin Jolliffe, Esq. M.D. was in the chair, and gave many loyal and patriotic toasts, which were enthusiastically drank by the company, who did not separate until a late hour.

On the 18th inst. John Taylor, of Stamford Hill House, Middlesex, Esq., and Wm.Mount, of Wasing, Middlesex, Esq. were elected Burgesses to represent the borough of Yarmouth, in the Isle of Wight. And on Tuesday last, the Hon.George Anderson Pelham, of Brocklesby, in Lincolnshire, and Hudson Gurney, of the city of Norwich, Esq. were elected Burgesses to represent the borough of Newtown, otherwise Frankville, in the Isle of Wight.

That unrivalled scene of interest and admiration which has afforded, for the last six years, so much delight and amusement to the amateurs of water pursuits, and the nobility, gentry, and public. in general, viz. the Isle of Wight Regata and Sailing Match, is, we learn, fixed for Thursday the 23d and Friday the 24th days of July ensuing, when report says royalty will honor the spectacle with its presence. To the distinction given the Yacht Club by his Royal Highness the Prince Regent's special patronage, the club has also to boast of the accession of their Royal Highnesses the Dukes, of Clarence and Gloucester as members. The institution of a Society of Yacht Men, mostly composed of noblemen and gentlemen of large fortunes, (novel as it may appear) is likely in its effects to be of national importance, inasmuch as its object and pursuit cherish the characteristic taste of Englishmen, and have tendency to improve sea skill and naval architecture. Several yachts have been built and launched this season on principles of science, entirely new, the models of which are allowed to be the achme of perfection. The yachts now at Cowes in daily sailing practice are Lord Grantham's Mermaid, 40 tons; Mr.Weld's Charlotte, 66 tons; Sir Arthur Paget's Union, 34; the Hon.Capt.Paget's Anglesey, 30; Mr.W.Baring's Iris, 70; Mr.Halifax's Ariel, 71; Sir George Thomas's Eliza, 34; Mr.Wardell's Elizabeth, 19; Mr.Challen's Ratler, 20; Mr.North's -Lord Nelson, 75; Mr.Aglener's Sylph, 20; Capt. Hammond's Maria Ann, 36; the Hon.W.Hare's Adelaide, 18; Mr.Gaven's Wellington, 26; Mr. Gordon's Syren, 31; Mr.Lindegreen's Dove, 55; Mr.Peach's Harrier, 36; and Capt.Symond's Henrietta, 13 tons. The Pilots Review, which of itself is one of the prettiest exhibitions imaginable, performed by 45 vessels, will proceed by procession round the buoys of the Brambles and Middle Bank, in the usual manner returning into harbour after which the select prime sailing vessels will contest a race on the same course, to be followed by another on the succeeding day, concluding with a boat race by eight four-oared gallies.



Salisbury
Monday, June 29, 1818.

WILTS ELECTION. - By the appointment of Alexander Powell, Esq. High Sheriff of this county, a special Court was holden at Wilton on Wednesday last, for the purpose of proceeding to the election of two Knights to serve in Parliament for the county. There appeared three Candidates for the honour of the, representation, viz. Paul Cobb Methuen, Esq. (the late Representative), John Benett, Esq. and Wm.Long Wellesley, Esq. As these gentlemen and their agents have for some months past been indefatigable in canvassing the county and soliciting the suffrages of its freeholders, the result of which canvass has evidently inspired each party with the most confident hope of success, a hard contest has ensued, of the severity of which some idea may be formed, by a glance at the state of each day's pole, which we shall here subjoin.

On the arrival of the three Candidates at Wilton; the King's Writ and the Bribery Act were read, and the High Sheriff sworn;. Mr.Grove, of Fern, then proposed, Mr.Methuen, and was seconded by Mr.Joye.
Both these gentlemen bore testimony to the private and public virtues of Mr.M. --- Mr.Benett was then proposed by Mr.Wyndham, of Dinton, seconded by Mr.Everett, of Heytesbury, both of whom expatiated upon the knowledge, the abilities ,and virtues of that gentleman. - Mr.Wray proposed Mr.Long Wellesley, and was seconded by Capt.Goddard .These gentlemen briefly but strongly recommended Mr.W. to the support of the freeholders. The Candidates then addressed the meeting, which was, adjourned by the Sheriff to the hustings erected on the Devizes road, about three miles from this city. Upon their arrival there, the polling of votes commenced, and has been continued every day since.
At the conclusion, of each day's poll, the Candidates severally addressed the meeting.

STATE OF EACH DAY'S POLL:

1st Day2d Day3d Day4th Day
Mr.Methuen18573612731586
Mr.Long Wellesley1625047921105
Mr.Benett85410781934


The County Magistrates of this division; as well as the Mayor and Magistrates, of this city, have in the most laudable manner used every precaution to keep the peace during this contested election . Three hundred special constables have been sworn in for the county, two hundred for this city; and one hundred and fifty for Wilton. Every facility is therefore now afforded to freeholders in their passage to, and from the hustings.

At the nomination of Members to represent this county, which took place at Wilton on Wednesday, the Rev.Mr.Still delivered his sentiments in a speech which was heard with marked attention. He had promised one vote to Mr.Wellesley, another to Mr.Benett. To the latter he gave his support, on account of the sound and constitutional principles upon which he had pledged himself to act in the character of a Representative of this great lndependent County, and he felt it to be his duty to deprecate all attempts to influence the minds of the people.

Wootton Bassett election closed on Saturday the 20th instant, when Col.Ellison and Mr.Money, the old Members, were returned by a majority of one; Ellison and Money 126, Twiss and Wray 125.

DORSET ELECTION . -The Election of representatives for the county of Dorset took place on Wednesday at Dorchester. W.M.Pitt, Esq. was proposed by Sir J.Smith, who in a speech highly complimental toward his the worthy member, expressed peculiar regret at his absence, occasioned by the illness of Mrs.Pitt. The Rev C.Strangeway seconded the proposal. The other highly esteemed member, E.B.Portman, Esq. was present on the occasion, and was proposed by E.M.Pleydell, Esq. and seconded by W.Trenchard, Esq. Both gentlemen were unanimously elected.

SOMERSET ELECTION.- The nomination of Candidates for the county of Somerset took place on Monday at Wells, which city never before witnessed so immense an assemblage. The Rev.Sir A.Elton[?], Bart., proposed both the late Members, viz. Colonel Gore Langton and Mr.Dickinson, and was seconded by Col.Horner, of Mells Park. Mr.Luttrell, of Dunster Castle, (M.P. for Minehead,) proposed Sir Thos.Buckler Lethbridge, Bart. of Sandhill Park, and was seconded by P.Sherston,.Esq. of Wells. The Candidates severally addressed the meeting. The friends of Sir T.B.Lethbridge being requested to take their station an the right, and the united friends of Col.Gore Langton and Mr.Dickinson to occupy the left of the ground, the High Sheriff declared the numbers to be very considerably in favour or the latter gentlemen. Sir T. Lethbridge protested against the mode adopted of taking his opponents numbers conjointly, as unprecedented and unfair. The meeting was then dissolved.-- By the Sheriffs appointment, the election was proceeded on at Ilchester on Friday, and at the close of that day's poll the number of votes was as follows :
Dickinson 544 - Langton 464 - Lethbridge 414.
The three candidates have declared their intention to keep open the poll as long as a freeholder will come forward.

WELLS ELECTION.- On Thursday se'nnight the old members, C.W.Taylor, and J.P.Tudway, Esqrs. were re-elected without opposition.

DEVON ELECTION-The nomination for Knights of the Shire took place on Monday at the Castle in Exeter; Sir T.D.Acland, was proposed by Sir S.H.Northcote, Bart. and seconded by Sir W.Elford, Bart. Mr.Bastard was proposed by Sir J.Rogers, Bart, and seconded by A.Champernowne, Esq.; and Lord Ebrington was proposed by the Hon.Newton Fellowes, and seconded by Sir C.W.Bampfylde, Bart. Lord Ebrington spoke of the situation of public affairs, the ill-judged suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, his intention to support the commutation of tithes, as most desirable both to the clergy and laity, and their future peace and comfort. His Lordship was heard with attention and applause. - Mr.Bastard spoke, and was also applauded; but Sir T.Acland could not gain an audience. -Upon a show of hands, the High Sheriff, without hesitation, declared the majority decidedly in favour of Lord Ebrington; but he could not decide as to Sir T.Acland and Mr.Bastard, the show of hands appearing to him to be nearly equal - This warmly contested election commenced on Thursday morning, and on Friday evening the Sheriff declared the poll to stand thus:
Ebrington 2171 - Bastard 1917 - Acland 1885.

Sir Charles Hulse, Bart. is returned for Looe, Cornwall.

BIRTHS. On Saturday the 20th inst. the lady of Thomas Christopher Glyn, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, London, of a son, at Sir Richard C.Glyn's, Bart in Arlington-street. - On Wednesday, at Ivy Church, near this city, the lady of William Rashleigh, Esq. of Menabilly, Cornwall, of a daughter.
Lately was married at Cheverell, by the Rev.A.Basset, Mr.Robert Baily, woolstapler, of Calne, to D.Hampton, eldest daughter of A.Hampton, Esq. of the former place.
On Sunday the 21st inst. died, at Compton-Bassett, in this county aged 67, Margaret, the wife of Richard Dugdale, Esq. of Great Marlborough-street, London.
On the 13th inst. died, at his lodgings at Clifton, aged 45, John Edye, Esq. of Pinney House, Devon.

There was lately gathered at Warminster, a cowslip having 264 buds, all blown upon a single stem.

On Saturday the 20th inst. a man named John Hitchcock, a weaver, went to bathe, when much heated and intoxicated, in a pond; near Chard. The unfortunate man had swam from one part of the pond to the other, a distance of about 200 yards, and was much persuaded not to do it a second time, but he persisted, and when nearly half-way back, he was seen to sink in about 12 feet water. The body was found next morning.
B On Sunday the 21st. inst. a young man named Dan.Butcher, servant to John Goodford, Esq. of Yeovil, went to bathe in his master's pond, about 10 o'clock in the morning, but no expectation of an accident having befallen him, he was not discovered till about seven in the evening, when the gardener found his clothes at the edge of the water. Mr.Goodford and his groom immediately rushed in search of him, he was soon found, and taken out a corpse.

Nineteen male convicts passed through this city on Tuesday from Ilchester, for a hulk at Gosport.



To be LET, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, - -A CORN and SHEEP FARM, in a high state of cultivation, with the Corn Tithe thereof, situate at Shapwick, in the county of Dorset. The Farm consists of about 284 Acres of Arable, 48 Acres of Meadow, 42 Acres of Pasture, and 188 Acres of Sheep Down; is now in the occupation of Mr.H.Kersley, who will shew the Farm, and for further particulars apply to Mr.Castleman, Wimborne.



BURTON, HANTS. -- For SALE by AUCTION at the Hotel Christchurch, on Monday

the 20th of July, at three o'clock, -A new-built Brick and Tiled DWELLING-HOUSE, consisting of three parlours, kitchen, celler, and four bed-chambers, with roomy garrets. --Also a Garden and Plot of Ground adjoining, about an acre. The House is pleasantly situated on Burton Green, two miles from Christchurch and the Mudeford Beach.-- For further particulars apply to Mr.Baldwin, Ringwood, Hants.



HANTS - Capital FREEHOLD FARM and ESTATE, of Four Hundred and Eighty Seven Acres,

with all suitable Buildings, near to excellent Market Towns, and 54 miles from London.- To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. FAREBROTHER, at Garraway's Coffee House, Cornhill, London, on Wednesday the 29th of July, at 12 o'clock, -A very compact and valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, known as POLHAMPTON LODGE FARM; consisting of a new built Farm House, with well arranged Farm Yard, Barns, Stabling, and all convenient buildings, and Four Hundred and Eighty-seven Acres of productive Land, divided into handsome enclosures. by thriving hedges, forming a most desirable Stock Farm.- This estate is situate in the parishes of OVERTON and KINGSCLERE, 8 miles from Basingstoke, 10 from Andover and Newbury (a fine sporting part of the county of Hants), and 54 from London, and is now in the occupation of Mr.Lowman, as tenant at will. A part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage. --To be viewed by applying to the Tenant, of whom particulars may be had. Particulars also of Mr.Barfield, solicitor, Thatcham, Hants; at the Red Lion, Overton; Crown, Basingstoke:; White Hart, Andover and Newbury; of Messrs.Egan and Waterman, solicitors, Essex-street, Strand, at Garraway's, and of Mr.Farebrother, Beaufort House, Beaufort Buildings, Strand, London.