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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, March 30th, 1812
Mr.Brabant, Surgeon, Devizes, is in want of an Apprentice; a Youth of respectable connexions, a liberal education, and correct morals.
Wanted, as Apprentices for five years, - Six Stout Lads, for a New Ship, at Buckler's-Hard, going to the West Indies. Good encouragement will be given by applying to Mr.Wort, at the New Inn, Buckler's-Hard.
Notice to Creditors.
The Creditors of the late Mr.William Arthur, Carpenter and Wheelwright, late of Andover, deceased, are requested to meet at the Mason's Arms Inn, in Andover, on Tuesday the 31st instant, at four o'clock in the afternoon, preparatory to a Divided being made of the amount of the said William Arthur's effects.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
Tho.Targett, Straw Hat Maker, of Southampton, having made an Assignment of his Effects to Mr.John Pocock, of the same place, in trust for the benefit of his Creditors :- Notice is hereby given, that all persons who have any claim or demand upon the said Thomas Targett, are requested to send their accounts; and all those who stand indebted are forthwith requested to settle the same.
Mere, Wilts.
To be Lett, and entered on at Lady-Day, 1812, - A genteel modern stone-built Dwelling-House, now in the occupation of Mr.Hicks, surgeon; consisting of a neat entrance hall, a parlour on each side, good kitchen, pantry, brew-house, under-ground cellar, five good bedrooms, dressing room, four good garrets, and convenient offices; large warehouse, a small garden, and one acre of pasture land.
For particulars enquire of Mr.White, Mere.
Devizes.
To be Sold by Auction, by Mr.Knight, on Tuesday the 31st of March inst.- The very neat and modern Household Furniture, Plate, China, Books, Prints, capital double and single barrel Fowling Pieces, Eight-day Clock, handsome Time-piece; that well known high bred Hunter, called Ragged Jack; with numerous other effects of Mr.Saywell, in Devizes-Green, the particulars of which are published in hand-bills.
The sale to begin at eleven.
The above admired Hunter will be offered for sale precisely at three o'clock.
To be viewed on the day preceding the sale, when catalogues may be had on the premises, and of the Auctioneer, Devizes.
Eddington, Wilts, for Miles South-East of Westbury.
To be Sold by Auction, by Mr.Knight, on Thursday the 2d of April, 1812, and the following day, - All that neat Household Furniture, a very handsome Musical Clock, Brass Blunderbuss with spring bayonet, Wine Bottles, Tilted Cart and Harness, with numerous other effects of Mr.Thomas Wilton, at Eddington. The furniture comprises a good assortment of mahogany cabinet goods, in wardrobes, chests of drawers, sideboard and Cumberland tables, chairs, &c. pier and dressing glasses; four-post bedsteads, with chintz, cotton, and dimity furnitures; feather-beds, mattresses, and bedding; carpets; a handsome register stove; complete kitchen range, with stove and oven; culinary and dairy utensils; brewing furnace for 72 gallons, mash-tub, casks, &c. &c.
Sale to begin each morning at eleven.- To be viewed the preceding Wednesday.
Catalogues (at 6d each) to be had at the place of sale; Lopez Arms, Westbury; and Auctioneer's, Devizes.
Southampton.
To be Sold by Auction, by Mr.Linden, (if not disposed of by Private Contract), on Wednesday the 1st of April, 1812, at the George Inn, Above-bar, at 12 o'clock at noon, - A substantial Freehold Dwelling-House, now in the occupation of Major Wood, situated in St.George's Place, Houndswell; consisting of eight rooms, wash-house, &c. most pleasantly situated, and in a very healthy situation. - Possession may be given immediately.
Further particulars may be known by applying to the Auctioneer, South-place, or at his Auction Room, Above-bar, who will shew the premises.
Winchester,
Saturday, March 28.
On Tuesday the Dowager Marchioness of Lansdowne arrived at her Castle at Southampton, to the great joy of the inhabitants of that town.
On Tuesday morning a large detachment of the 41st regiment of foot marched from the Barracks here for Portsmouth, to embark for Canada.
Last week died, at Berkhamstead, Herts, Mr.William Johnson, who had been receiver of the School estates belonging to that town near 30 years. His father had enjoyed that situation before him, for upwards of 50 years. The appointment is in the gift of one of the Masters in Chancery, at the recommendation of the Master and Usher of Berkhampstead School, and the Rector, Churchwardens, and Overseers of the parish. There are several Candidates for the office, and a strong opposition is expected.
On Monday the 16th inst. died, at Brook Farm, near Hartfordbridge, aged 59 years, Mrs.Burgess, wife of John Burgess, Esq. of the Strand, Westminster, brother of the Bishop of St.David's.
On Wednesday last died, at Hythe, John Irwin, Esq. Captain in the Royal Navy.
On Saturday morning Julien Dubois and Guillaume Beury were taken from the gaol to the usual place of execution, and after joining in prayer with Mr.White, the Catholic Priest, were launched into eternity. They conducted themselves with great propriety from the time of receiving their sentence to the morning of execution; and soon after five o'clock in that morning the Officers of the prison went to their cells, and found them weltering in their blood and nearly dead : the surgeon of the prison came, staunched the blood, and recovered them sufficiently to join prayer with the Priest, to whom they expressed their sorrow for their rashness. They effected their purpose by means of a piece of glass, with which they made an incision in their arms, and then enlarged it with an old nail, sharpened at the point, that they had concealed in their wooden shoes. Beury left a paper in his room, supposing he had effectually destroyed himself, which stated that a valiant Frenchman preferred dying by his own hands, to disgracing himself, his family, and country by so ignominous a death. It will afford some satisfaction to our readers to learn that, when returning sense enabled these unfortunate men to reflect on the deed which they had perpetrated, they were induced to acknowledge their guilt, and to express a sorrow for the horrid act. After their bodies had hung the usual time, they were taken to the Catholic burying-ground, near this city, and interred.
Salisbury,
Monday, March 30, 1812.
On Sunday the 1st instant a sermon was preached, by the Rev.T.A.Methuen, at All-Cannings, and also at the Chapel at Etchelhampton (belonging to the same parish), in behalf of the British and Foreign Bible Society; a collection was made immediately after divine service, which amounted to �14. 5s. 6d.
The East Middlesex Militia, nearly 1300 strong, marched through this city during the last week, on their route from Gosport to Bristol, to embark for Ireland.
A Legacy of �100 was bequeathed by the Rev.Edward Moore, deceased, for the benefit of the Salisbury Infirmary.- Mrs.Moore, his widow and executrix, has paid that sum to the Treasurer, without any deduction on account of the duty upon legacies.
The Rev.William Lisle Bowles has made a benefaction of �10 to the same excellent institution.
The Rev.Henry Barry has been inducted to the Rectory of Drayton Cerne, in this county, on the presentation of Miss Tylney Long, now Mrs.Long Wellesley.
On Wednesday se'nnight was married, at Bath, John Hooper Holder, Esq. of Cerney House, Gloucestershire, to Miss Ann Ekins, youngest daughter of the late Rev.Dr.Jeffery Ekins, Dean of Carlisle.
Married, at Melksham, on the 21st inst.by the Hon.and Rev.Edward Seymour, R.Gatcombe, Esq. of Taunton, to Eliza eldest daughter of John Hartnoll Moore, Esq. of the same place.
On Monday the 9th inst.died, after a short illness, Mrs.Coney, wife of Mr.Robert Coney, bricklayer of this city.
On Sunday the 15th inst.died at Blandford, Mr.Joseph James, aged 59 years, for many years a respectable draper of that place.
On Saturday the 21st inst. died, at Cheltenham, Mrs.Sheldon, wife of Ralph Sheldon, Esq. of Weston House, Warwickshire, M.P. for Wilton.
On Saturday the 21st inst. died, at Bradford, after a lingering illness, Mr.James Boswell Herne, late a Midshipman in his Majesty's service, universally respected, and deeply regretted by those who could appreciate his worth.
On Sunday the 22d inst.died at Wincanton, Mr.John Carpenter, aged 58 years, late a respectable cutler of that place, from which business he had recently only retired.
On Thursday evening died, at Wells, after an illness of five years, the Rev.Thomas Eyre, L.L.D. aged 81 years, Canon Residentiary also of Salisbury Cathedral, and Rector of Fovant and Chimark, in this county. It is remarkable that Dr.Eyre's father and grandfather were both, as himself, Canons of Wells and Salisbury, and, like him, were highly esteemed in both dioceses : the late Chief Justice Eyre was his elder brother. Of Dr.Eyre himself, whether considered as an enlightened and liberal Christian, a respected Dignitary of the Church of England, or a polished Gentleman, truly beloved in every relation of private life, too high a character cannot be given . From his many years residence in the strict discharge of his clerical duties, his worth was well known, and his loss will be long and sincerely regretted.
On Friday died, at Bath, the Rev.George Pollen, Rector of Little Bookham, in Surry.
The Commission of Assize for the county of Cornwall was opened at Launceston on Monday last. Twenty-six causes were entered for trial, all by common Juries : one third of these were undefended, and several records were withdrawn; and there was not one cause of the least importance, except to the parties concerned.
There were only ten prisoners on the Calendar. The trial of Pierre Francois Xavier La Roche, for forging a �2 Bank of England note, engaged the time and attention of the Court for a considerable time. La Roche was a French prisoner of war on board the San Isidore, in Hamoaze, when the transaction took place. Pierre Farque, also a French prisoner of war, on board the same ship, was the principal witness against the prisoner : he had seen him at work on the note produced, which he identified by certain numbers on it. Mr.Wm.Lidiard, who had been a Master's Mate on board the San Isidore, stated, that on Farque's information he had taken the prisoner into custody, and, in conjunction with Mr.Winterbottom, had searched him, when they found on him the forged note in question, with the genuine note from which it had been traced, and an unfinished note; and at his feet they found some camel-hair pencils. Mr.Winterbottom, Captain of the Guard on board the San Isidore, stated that he had assisted Mr.Lidiard in searching the prisoner, and that they found on and about him as stated. Mr.John Lees, Inspector of Notes for the Bank of England, shewed the manner in which the water-mark &c. had been imitated in the forged note. The defence of the prisoner was very weak.- Mr.Justice Chambre minutely recapitulated the evidence, and the Jury pronounced the prisoner Guilty, - Death.
Four other prisoners were convicted of different offences; two were acquitted, and one bill had been thrown out.- The trial of James Daw, a youth of 13, charged with having fired a horse pistol, loaded with shot and slugs, at John Edwards; and that of Wm.Wyatt, the innkeeper at Fowey, committed on the Coroner's inquest for the murder of Isaiah Folack Valentine, by drowning him, had not come on when our account left Launceston.
Richard Chapman, Jun. impressed with gratitude for the many favours received, begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public in general, that, notwithstanding his late misfortune, the duties of his School continue as heretofore. The strictest attention will be paid to those placed under his care, both to their health and improvement in every branch of education taught at his School.
Andover, March 20, 1812.
House, in the Close, Salisbury, to be Lett, with a Stable; late in the occupation of Mr.Oakley[?].- Enquire of Mr.Webb.
Dry Cow Cattle will be Taken In to be summered, at Newton Stacey, otherwise Bransbury Common, from Old May-day to Old Michaelmas next.
Enquire of Mr.John Lywood, Easton-town, near Andover, Hants.
To Journeymen Coach Painters.
A Sober Man, who knows his Business will hear of constant employment by applying to Wm.Sparshatt, coach-maker, Salisbury.
Whereas a Notice has been inserted in the Salisbury Journal, and also circulated in the town of Ringwood and its neighbourhood, requesting all persons indebted to the Waggon Trade, carried on under the firm of "Whitcher and Hodges," not to pay their debts to any other person than Mr.John Hooper, of Poole, Coal Merchant. - Now I the undersigned do declare, that the said Notice was so inserted and circulated without my knowledge or consent; and I do hereby request all those who stand indebted to the said Firm, not to pay any debt or sum of money due to the same, to any person or persons whomsoever, without the authority in writing of the Partners concerned in the said Waggon Trade or Business.
Charles Hodges.
Ringwood, March 27, 1812.
Wilts.
To be Sold by Auction, by J.Jeanes, on the Premises, in Church-street, Mere, on Friday the 3d of April, 1812.- All the Live, and Dead Stock, utensils in husbandry, and sundry other effects, the property of Mr.Thomas Maidment, quitting the farm, viz. Fifty ewes with their lambs, fifty wether sheep, eight dry ewes, 76 pure and chilver hogs, four dairy cows forward in calf, sow and six pigs, four cart-horses, several sets of thill, trace, and plough harness, sulls, harrows, roller, three waggons, two six-inch wheel dung puts, sheep cribs, about 15 dozen hurdles, two stacks of hay, and sundry other articles.
Sale at eleven.
N.B.The Sheep are of the Wiltshire breed, crossed with South-Downs, and will be sold in small lots, for convenience of purchasers.
Wilts.
To be Sold by Auction by J.Jeanes, at Burton-Farm, in the parish of Mere, on Monday, April the 6th, 1812. - The following Live and Dead Stock, farming, dairy, and brewing utensils, part of the Household Goods, and other sundry effects, late the property of Mr.Henry Jupe, deceased. viz. Two cows with calves, two cows forward in calf, one barren cow, six hog sheep, two store pigs, five two-year old cart colts, two waggons, one dung put, drags, harrows, a nine share plough, two sulls, roller, corn screen, van and stocks, sieves, barley forks, corn measures, sheep and cow cribs, mow staddles, and granary on stocks and caps, chaff cutter, stack of hay, many empty sacks, waggon lines, timber and other chains, cheese press and lead, lead cistern, butter barrel and churns, cheese tub, milk kettle, trendles and pails, cheese vats, hogshead furnace, mash and other tubs and coolers, many puncheon, pipe, hogshead, and other casks, cider mill and press, and hair cloths; bedsteads, beds, tables, chairs, some kitchen utensils, and sundry other articles.
Sale at eleven.
Liddiard Millicent, near Purton Wilts.
Capital Maiden Oak, Elm, Ash, Chesnut, & Sycamore
Timber Trees.
For Sale by Auction, by Jefferies and Son, at the house of Mr.Chivers at Liddiard aforesaid, known by the name of the Sun Inn, on Friday and Saturday the 3d and 4th of April, 1812, (subject to conditions then to be produced) :- 380 valuable Elm, 353 Ash, 20 Chesnut, 18 Sycamore, and 10 Maple Trees, now standing on the several lands in the occupation of Mr.Wm.Large, and on the waste lands on the Manor of Liddiard Millicent; also 19 capital Oak Trees, felled last season; all numbered and lettered, and which will be fully described in Catalogues, which will be ready for delivery ten days previous to the sale, at Mr.B.Bewley's at Liddiard aforesaid, (who will shew the Timber), at the Sun Inn; at the Angel, Purton; at Mr.Gregory's, nursery and seedsman, Cirencester; King's Head, Wootten Bassett; Castle Inn, Marlborough; Goddard's Arms, Swindon; King and Queen, Highworth; Angel Inn, Tetbury; King's Arms, Malmesbury; Bull, Fairford; and the Auctioneer's, Somerford Keynes.