Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, June 7th, 1813
THE ANNIVERSARY MEETING, at the Free Grammar-School, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, will be held on Tuesday the 15th of June at two o'clock.
The Stewards request that Gentlemen, who intend favouring the Meeting with their company, will send their names before the 10th of June, to Mrs.Hart, at the Crown Inn.
Wimborne, May 20, 1813.
ONE GUINEA REWARD
Absconded from the Parish of Saint James, Shaftesbury, in the county of Dorset, and left his family chargeable to the same, Thomas Davis, Cheese-dealer, some time ago residing at Motcombe, in the said county.
Whoever will give such information to the Churchwardens or Overseers of the said Parish as shall cause the said Thomas Davis to be apprehended, shall receive a Reward of One Guinea, and all reasonable expences.
The said Thomas Davis was for some time Serjeant-major in the
Shaftesbury Volunteers.
Geo.Whetten, Bricklayer, ran away and left his Family chargeable to the parish of Wimborne, Dorset, - Whoever will give information, so that he may be lodged in the hands of the Overseers, shall receive One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable expences. George Whetten is about forty-four or five years of age, five feet six inches high, dark complexion, with a very bow knee.
Portsmouth, June 5.
His Majesty's birth-day was celebrated here by the assembling of the several regiments round the walls, consisting of the Oxford, Hereford, and Rossshire Militias;- as also that of Gosport, formed on the beach between Blockhouse Fort and the Haslar Hospital, consisting of the North Devon, East Suffolk, and Clare Militias, from whence they fired three rounds, and gave three cheers; the marines were drawn out on Southsea Common. The ships at Spithead fired a salute, as usual, at one o'clock; and the beau monde enjoyed a lively dance at the Crown Hotel in the evening.
Winchester.
Saturday, June 5.
On Thursday was married, at Littleton, near this city, Mr.James Snow, of Exton, to Miss Hyde, of Littleton.
On Friday was married at Breamore Church, by the Rev.Mr.May, Mr.John Taunton, of Downton, to Miss Absolam, of Breamore.
Saturday morning died, at Compton, near this city, Mr.Strattan, some time since master of the Cowherds public house, near Southampton.
The same morning died, Mrs.Hooper, wife of Mr.John Hooper, butcher of Portsmouth. A few minutes before her death she was employed in the shop, in perfect health; but being suddenly seized with indisposition she went within, sat down, and expired immediately.
On Monday died, at Bristol, Miss Neal, of Cannon-street, in this city.
On Thursday the 27th ult.died, at Milford, near Lymington, Richard Jennings, Esq. aged 81.
Benjamin Whitewood is committed to the county gaol, charged with stealing a quantity of wheat, the property of Wm.Moorman, of Brixton.
Southampton, June 5.
The Southampton Yeomanry Cavalry were drawn up yesterday opposite the Market-House, and fired three rounds, in honour of his Majesty's Birth-Day.
Salisbury.
Monday, June 7, 1813.
On Friday last the Third Wilts Battalion of Local Militia commanded by Colonel Penruddocke, was inspected near this city by Major-General Porter, who was pleased to express his high approbation of its military appearance, and the steadiness of the men under arms. But the precision and celerity with which they performed their different manoeuvres attracted his particular notice, and he expressed his astonishment that a corps, which had been assembled for so short a time, and which was comprised principally of raw recruits, should have attained such extraordinary perfection.
The General left this city this evening on his road to Marlborough, where he was to inspect the First Wilts Battalion, commanded by Colonel Sir C.W.Malet, on the following day.
The King's Birth-day was celebrated here, as usual, by the ringing of bells, and in the evening there was a Ball at the Assembly-rooms, which was attended by many of the inhabitants of this city and neighbourhood, and the officers of the 3d Local Militia.
The following has been communicated to us by a Gentleman in this City. It is an extract from a letter which he received from his son, an Officer in our army in North America :-
"Port Erie, Feb.14, 1813,
You may as well be engaged with the Indians as with the soldiers of the United States; they are (without exception) the most unfair enemy in the world. A great proportion of their militia are armed with a rifle, and they wear a belt round their waists, in which they carry a tomahawk and an uncommonly large case knife, the blade not less than a foot long; they are called the Pennsylvanian riflemen. The Virginian militia are famous for what is called gouging, that is, by a sharp motion of the wrist they thrust their thumb into the corner of a person's eye and pluck it out. They have a regiment called the "Irish Greens," composed of deserters from our service and men who have emigrated from Ireland; - they generally choose a very dark night for their operations, and after doing all the mischief they can, retire again before day-light. - I will relate one circumstance that lately took place, which will point out the character of the Americans. A young man, of the name of Caldwell, a son of Colonel Caldwell, at Detriot, on the memorable 22d of January, took one of the American officers prisoner. As he was bringing him in (and he had probably saved him from being scalped by the Indians), he turned his head to look at something behind him, when the American seized him by the collar, threw him on the ground, and with a large knife cut poor Caldwell's throat. Being, fortunately, a very strong young man, he threw the villain from off him, and, seizing his rifle, shot him through the heart. I am happy to add, that, when the express left Amhersburg, Caldwell was likely to recover."
We are sorry to learn that a complaint was made at the last Quarterly Court of the Salisbury Infirmary, that several patients have lately been sent, where there is no hope of recovery, and in so weak a state that humanity would not allow the Governors to return them to their parishes; and, in consequence of their being admitted, they have died in the house, to the great injury and discredit of the charity. It is hoped that this notice will induce all Subscribers, whether Parish-Officers or otherwise, to attend strictly to the rule, as to whether the patient be a fit subject for admission, previous to their granting recommendation.
The Duke of Sussex has been pleased to patronize and appoint Mr.W.R.Eginton, of New-hall-street, Birmingham, glass painter to his Royal Highness.
The Hon.Capt.Bouverie is appointed to the Devonshire, of 74 guns, now fitting at Chatham.
The Rev.J.Stone, B.D. Fellow of Brazenose College, has been presented to the Rectory of Wootton-Rivers, in this county, vacant by the cession of the Rev.Dr.Outram. Robert Albion Cox, Esq. of Little Britain, is elected Alderman of Aldersgate Ward, London, in the room of Sir.J.W.Anderson, Bart. deceased.
Thursday se'nnight was married, Mr.Wm.Absolam, of Hale, to Miss Curtis, of Bishopstone, near this city.
On Monday last was married the Rev.Robert Edminson, pastor of the Baptist congregation at Bratton, in this county, to Ann eldest daughter of Mr.Long, of Dunge Farm.
Same day was married, by the Rev.Mr.Westcombe, sen., Mr.John Garratt, builder and carpenter, of Maddington, in this county, to Charlotte, youngest daughter of Mr.Westlake, school-master, of Barton Stacey, Hants.
Died at Acton, near London, on the 22d ult. Mrs.Davidson, wife of Lieutenant Alexander Davidson, of the Royal Navy, and sister of the late Mrs.Sanger, of Oxford-street, London, whose death we noticed but a short time since in this Journal.
On Tuesday last died suddenly, Mrs.Ford, wife of Mr.Samuel Ford, jun. of Wilton.
On Wednesday last died, at Weymouth, Mrs.Bower, widow of Thomas Bower, Esq. of Iwerne Minster, late Major in the Dorset Militia.
On Thursday last died, Elizabeth wife of Edward Poore, Esq. of West End, Herts, and of Rushall, in this county. Her amiable disposition and accomplished mind will cause her to be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintance.
E.and S.Goodchild beg leave to inform the Ladies in the vicinity of Andover, and the public, they have taken to the Business of Miss Foyle (late Foyle and Holloway), Milliner, Dress, and Corset-Maker, and have received from London a new Assortment of fashionable Articles.
E.and S.G. solicit and hope to merit a continuance of favours from the friends of the late concern, and assure them every possible attention will be paid to their orders; and trusts, from experience in business, they shall be able to give the greatest satisfaction.
Andover, June 1, 1813.