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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, March 2nd, 1818
ELOPED last week, from Currant's Farm Cottage, at Organford, in the county of Dorset,
leaving her disconsolate parents in the deepest distress, ELIZABETH, second daughter of Mr.JAMES SLADE, but who, we are happy to say, returned in a few days, after having, as it is said, been conducted to the hymeneal altar at Alverstoke, Hants, by Samuel Swaffield, of the same place, brick and faggot manufacturer.
SHEEP-STEALING.-- TEN GUINEAS REWARD.
ABSCONDED, on a charge of Felony and Sheep-stealing, GEORGE MULLETT, of Queen
Camel, in the county of Somerset, by trade a butcher, is about 23 or 24 years of age, fresh complexion, stout made, dark eyes and hair, stands about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, much addicted to loose and lewd conversation; and had on when he went away a bottle green coat, a light coloured top coat over the same; he was seen at Queen Camel aforesaid on Saturday last, when he got off. leaving his horse in the stable of his uncle, William Mullett, of that place. -Notice is hereby given, that any person or persons who can or will apprehend the said George Mullett, so that he can be brought to justice, shall on giving notice to, and delivering him into the custody of the constable of Queen Camel, receive a reward of Ten Guineas, by applying to Mr.Thomas Ffitch, of Queen Camel aforesaid.
February 2, 1818.
STOLEN GOODS.
THE following Articles, which it is supposed have been stolen from different places, are now in
the possession of JOHN SMITH, of CALNE, having come to his hands on his executing a search warrant at Melksham and Holt. The respective Owners may receive their Property on identifying it, and paying expences :-
A Silver Watch; an Oak Box ; a pair of new Kerseymere Gaiters; a pair of new Cotton Stockings; about 3/4 of a yard of Kerseymere, of mixed colours; several new Articles of Tin Ware; and some Coffee and Sugar.
To Coachmakers, Wheelwrights, and others.
FOR SALE, on reasonable Terms, - Upwards of Fifty Loads of ASH PLANK, from 2 to 7
inches thick, the whole cut out of butts, and of excellent quality; great part of it is dry, and well seasoned for coach poles, waggon shafts, reaves, and all kinds of coachmakers and wheelwrights uses. Also a quantity of ASH TIMBER, coach and waggon felloes, dry and well seasoned 3 and 4 inch Beech Plank, very wide.
Apply at J.R. SKEAT'S, Timber-Yard, Salisbury.
TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT,
The strong well built SMACK, MYRTLE, burthen 80 tons, lately built and fitted out all new; sails remarkably well, shifts without ballast, and is fit for immediate service either coastwise or foreign, now lying in Poole Harbour.
Length on deck, 51 feel 7 inches; breadth of beam, 16 feet 9 1/2 inches; height in hold, 9 feet 5 inches.
For further particulars apply to Messrs.Carter and Strong or John Lambert, Greyhound Inn, Poole; if by letter, post paid.
ALL persons having any demand on the estate or effect's of Mr.EDWARD WITHERS,
late of Landford, in the county of Wilts, deceased, are requested to send the particulars of their several accounts to Mr.Holmes, of Romsey, Hants, solicitor for the executors, in order that such accounts may be examined and discharged; and all persons indebted the estate of the said Edward Withers are desired to pay the amount of their several debts without delay.
Romsey, Feb 24, 1818.
The Creditors who have proved their Debts under a Commission of Bankrupt awarded and issued forth against JOHN MULLETT and JAMES MULLETT, late of Ilminster, in the county of Somerset flaw and tow spinners. dealers and chapmen, and partners, are desired to meet the Assignes of the Estate and Effects of the said Bankrupts on Friday the sixth day of March next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the office of Messrs Watts and Wall, in Yeovil, in the county aforesaid, to take into consideration the propriety or disputing a Mortgage for Four Hundred Pounds, with an arrear of interest, claimed by Mr.Edward Mullett, of the city of Bristol, tea dealer, on a certain Estate of the said Bankrupt, John Mullett, situate at West Bradley and Dichet, in the county aforesaid, and which Mortgage is said to be executed by him but just before the date and suing forth of the said commission, and also to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees settling, compounding, or submitting to arbitration such Mortgage, Debt, or otherwise agreeing to any matter or thing which they shall consider proper relating thereto; and likewise to assent to or dissent from the said Assignee's commencing and prosecuting any suit or suits at law or in equity, for the recovery of any part of the said Bankrupts Estate and Effects respectively, and to their compounding or submitting to arbitration the same; and on other special affairs.
Watts and Wall, Solicitors
Dated Feb 21, 1818.
Port News
Weymouth, Feb.28. - If no alteration takes place in the present arrangements at Came, Prince Leopold, and the whole of his establishment, will occupy the King's Lodge in the course of the next week. We hope that the pure sea breezes and change of scene will restore his Royal Highness to perfect health and tranquillity of mind.
On Monday the 16th inst, an address of condolence was presented to Prince Leopold from the inhabitants of Portland; and they received, through the medium of Sir Robert Gardiner, a most gracious and pleasing answer.
Poole, Feb. 27 - On Sunday evening last the children of the Sunday School at the Independent meeting of this town sang their annual hymn, when that eminent philanthropist, Charles Stokes Dudley, Esq. entered the pulpit and delivered a most impressive address to the children; after which a very liberal collection was made.- On the following Monday evening, the Ladies Bible Association made their first distribution of bibles and testaments in the Town Hall; which was very much crowded. On this occasion several eloquent speeches were made by C.S.Dudley, Esq. stating the utility of the institution, and the many great benefits which have already risen to mankind therefrom.
The brig Ann of Poole, Chaplin Howard, master, from Newfoundland, was wrecked off Cabreta Point, at the entrance of Gibraltar Bay, in the morning of the 30th ult. The crew and some materials were saved.
Lymington, Feb. 28. - On Saturday last another male body was taken up on the beach, near Beckon Bunny, supposed to be one of the unfortunate sufferers belonging to the ship British Tar. The body was in a most mutilated state.
Winchester,
Saturday, February 28.
The Lent Assizes for this county will be holden at the Castle in this city on Monday next, before the Hon.Sir Charles Abbot, Knt. and the Hon.Sir George Sowley Holroyd, Knt. The following prisoners are on the calendar for trial :-
Robert Hand and Orlando Lockyear, for the wilful murder of John Sutton, at the parish of Northwood, in the Isle of Wight. - Benj.Lawrence, for stopping John Gray on the highway in the parish of Romsey, and stealing from his cart a breast of mutton and other property - Wm.Johnson, for robbing Richard Trueman on the highway, at the parish of Whippingham, in the Isle or Wight, and for other felonies. - Eliza Winn, for assaulting Thomas Charles Barrow, on the highway at Portsea, and taking from his person, against his will, a gold watch and other property. - Thos.Branning, John Ridout, Sarah O'Neil, Mary Brackey, and Eliz.O'Neil, for assaulting Tho.Mullens in the Soke of Winchester on the 18th of December, and stealing from his person
a silver watch - Isaac Clements, Joseph Clements, and James Earwarker, for assaulting Wm.Silvester Purchase on the highway in the parish of Titchfield, and taking from his person a silver watch and other articles; also charged with other felonies. - George Mason and George Braham, for robbing Thomas Marsh on the highway near Stockbridge.- Thos.Noyce and Edward Andrews, for robbing Stephen Eldridge of 3 guineas, three �1. notes, and other property, at Ower, in the parish of Eling. - William Miles, for stealing at Meonstoke in the night of the 3d instant, a dark-grey gelding, the property of Richard Wooldridge. - Wm.Tremain[?], for uttering a forged �1. Bank of England note at Petersfield.- Isaac White, John Burton, and Henry Morrey, for uttering forged Bank of England notes - Eleanor Browning, alias Breaky, and James Wilson, for uttering counterfeit shilling pieces at Winchester. - Lawrence Short, for having in his possession an instrument for coining.- Richard Webb and James Ayles, for stealing a bullock belonging to Stephen Lancaster, Esq - Geo.Shilley, for killing and stealing a bullock belonging to Col.Mitford. -Joseph Dixon and Samuel Shilley, for killing and stealing a heifer belonging to Wm.Mitford, Esq.- Chas.Gregory and Edward Gregory, for killing a bullock belonging to Henry Dale, of Tuckton. - George Biggs, for burglariously breaking into the house of Wm.Francis,
at Alverstoke, and stealing bank-note's of the value of �268. and other property. - Henry Williamson, for a burglary and robbery in the house of Thos.Coker, at Gosport.- John Blackford alias Brown, for a burglary and robbery in the house of Benjamin Canning, at East Woodhay. - Henry Knott, for a burglary and robbery in the house of John Bolton, of Highclere.- John Glasspool and Wm.West, for a burglary and robbery in the premises of Richard Wake, at Eling; - Wm.Cawte, for
burglary and robbery in the house of Ann Blunden, at Porchester.- Wm.Snelling, for a burglary and robbery in the house of Wm.Tupper, at Portsea.- Chas.Breaker, for a burglary and robbery in the house of Geo.Rickman, at Lymington. - John Norman, for a burglary and robbery in the house of Thos.Moorman, at Portsea. - George Glasspoole and Joseph Glasspoole, for a burglary and robbery in the house of Richard Frith, at Cheriton. - Thomas Jacobs, for a burglary and robbery in the house of William Lord Bolton, at Basing.- Thos.Bales, for a burglary and robbery in the room of Dr.Luarrier, at Alverstoke. - Geo.Brown, for a burglary and robbery in the house of James Cox, at Alverstoke.- William Croucher, for a burglary and robbery in the house of Thos.Butler, of Iford. - James Bowden, for sending a threatening letter to Mrs.Sarah Rogers, at Portsmouth, demanding money.- Jas.Robinson, for stabbing Wm.Mitchell at Portsmouth.- Thos.Lambell, for shooting at and wounding Wm.Newman, at Buriton.- John Abbott and Wm.Richards, for poaching in the grounds of Peter Delme, Esq. at Titchfield. - R.Rumbold and T.Musprat, for assaulting John Tomline in a plantation at Easton. - Mary Fahrland, Harriet Church, Thomas Dunnings, Richard Wait, Wm.Sanger, George Taylor, John Gill, Wm.Jamison, John Clarke, Wm.Duncaster, James Blake, Chas.Gregory, Benj.Cutler, Jas.Curier[?], Richard Briant, Jas.Dawes, sen., Jas.Dawes, jun., Geo.Way, Francis Peisse, William Paxton, Robert Atkins, Lawrence Bird, Henry Adams, John Hall, John Smith, Andrew Goodwin, Wm.Hayward, Geo.Daewell, Jos.Boulton, John Bishop, James Rogers, and Wm.Stride, for various robberies, thefts, and felonies.
On Thursday evening the Marquis of Buckingham gave a splendid entertainment at his seat,
at Avington, near this city, in celebration of the birth-day of his son, Lord Temple. Nearly 300 gentlemen, farmers, tradesmen, &c. were invited, and the greatest harmony prevailed. The ball did not break up till day-light next morning.
General Stewart has been appointed by his Royal Highness the Duke of York, Deputy Ranger of the New Forest, vacant by the death of the Right.Hon.George Rose.
Admiral Sir George Campbell, K.C.B. is appointed Commander in Chief at Portsmouth, and will assume his command on the 1st of May next.
Mr.Fleming, the late High Sheriff of this county, has given �20. and commenced an annual subscription of five guineas, to the Hampshire Society for the Relief of Debtors within the County.
On Easter Monday a small chapel in the Wesleyan Methodist connection, will be opened at Sandown, in the Isle of Wight.
At Andover fair yesterday and to-day there was a large quantity of cheese pitched for sale, but there being very few buyers, much has remained unsold. What was purchased did not fetch so much as of late by 3s. or 4s. per cwt.
The setting out the work for the Arundel and Portsmouth canal is commenced, and the excavation will in a few days be begun.
Birth -On Tuesday, at his house in Weymouth-street, London, the lady of the Hon.Thos.Orde Powlett, of a son.
On Monday last was married, at Lymington, by the Rev.Ellis Jones, Tobias Young, Esq. of the Royal Navy, to Jane, fourth daughter of the late John Gilbert, Esq. solicitor, of Newport, in the Isle of Wight.
On Thursday was married at Thames Ditton, by the Rev.James Gauntlett, Rector of Cricklade, Wilts, the Rev.Alexander Houstoun, Rector of Hartley, Hants, to Louisa, youngest daughter of the Rev.William Ellis, of Thames Ditton, and East Molesey, Surrey.
On Saturday evening last died, at Littleton, near this city, Mr.Robert Fifield.
On Tuesday morning died, at the home of Mrs.Jane Cordery, at Twyford, near this city, in the 81st year of her age, Mrs.Jane Twynam, widow of the late Mr.Twynam, and mother of the present Henry Twynam, Esq. of Quably, in the parish of Bishop Stoke.
On Thursday morning died, Mr.Lacey, of the Anchor Inn, Ropeley Dean, a man much respected through life.
The 35th Regiment has marched from our barracks, in two divisions, for Hilsea and Fort Cumberland. It is a tribute of praise justly due to the Officers and men of this gallant corps to say, that the conduct of the regiment, while quartered here, has gained it the universal esteem of the inhabitants of this city.
At a meeting of Magistrates at Romsey, on Saturday the 21st inst. Mr.Titterton, of Milbrook, was convicted in the penalty of five pounds, on the information of one of Mr.Pouton's keepers, for shooting a hare on the above manor, not being a qualified person. We understand this is the fifth penalty which has been levied this season on various unqualified persons in the neighbourhood of Southampton, for shooting on the manors of Nursling and Milbrook, belonging to Mr.Pouton.
On Thursday last was committed to the Home of Correction, by the Rev.Daniel Williams, for 12 months imprisonment, Mary Southwell and Ann Stainer, paupers of Romsey Extra parish, for loose and disorderly conduct, each of them having been delivered of five bastard children. Mary Southwell got away from the constable when going out of Romsey, and jumped into the Andover Canal; by timely assistance, however, she was prevented from drowning, but she declared she would rather be drowned than go to Winchester without the man whom she swore to as the father of the last child. Also committed, Mary Johnson, for stealing a piece of sacking the property of Wm. Henry Lintott, Esq.; and John Blake, for stealing a quantity of coals the property of Charles Waterman.
An inquest was lately taken by Mr.Hannen, at Woodcots, in the parish of Handley, on the body of William Cobb, a labouring man, who was about to begin his work, as usual, in the morning, and suddenly fell down and expired. Verdict- Died by the visitation of God.- Mr.Hannen also took an inquest, on Wednesday last, at Fifehead Magdalen, on the body of James Godwin, a lad about 11 years old, who not being able to guide a blind horse which he was riding very fast, on the afternoon of Saturday the 21st Feb. in the parish of West Stour, rode against the railing, near Highbridge, and was thrown into the river Stour. Verdict - Accidentally drowned.
Southampton,
Saturday, February 28.
It is rumoured this evening that canvassing for a Representative for this town will take place on Monday next.
On Friday the Chesterfield packet, Starr Wood, sailed from this port for Havre de Grace, having on board the Right Hon.Lady Blaney and family, Capt.Collins and family, Mr.Calcraft, and many other highly respectable passengers.
On Thursday was married at Millbrook, by the Rev.W.G.Phillips, Ensign Thos.Riviers, of the Veteran Battalion, to Miss Mary Langford, eldest daughter of the late Mr.Langford, of this town.
Last week died, at Caversham, near Reading:, aged 74, the Rev.William Kingsbury, during nearly half a century the pastor of the Independent congregation in this town, from which duty he had retired a few years, as the infirmities of life advanced. During this retirement, he continued to hold a high place in the esteem and affection of those who had found his ministerial and pastoral services, under the blessing of the Most High, the means of forming their minds to a just estimate of themselves to a correct and impressive view of the peculiar glories and benefits of the Christian system; and to that experience of its vital influence on the heart and character, which stamp, with satisfactory and internal evidence, its distinctive excellence, as an emanation from infinite wisdom for the moral and spiritual benefit of man. As a preacher, he took great pains to be useful; and though harassed with a degree of impediment in utterance, he often attained an unction and a pathos, which, bespeaking a heart engaged in his sacred duty, fixed and well repaid the attention of his auditory. In domestic life he was amiable in no common degree ; and he was more than ordinarily happy in the respectful and exemplary affection of his family Firmly attached to his own views on religious subjects, he held, nevertheless, "the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace,"' and thought and spoke well of others:
nor lowered the dignity of the pulpit by that vituperative animadversion with regard to the minor points of religious opinion, which would so unworthily have occupied the attention due to higher and more noble topics: deeming it also his happiness to live in habits of friendly intercourse with many, who, by their piety and their virtues, were ornaments of other religious bodies than that to which he had attached himself. Thoroughly acquainted with the British Constitution he was, in the best sense, a truly loyal man; anxious for the preservation of that balance of power, which the wisdom and courage of our ancestors established; and which, defining at once the duties and the privileges of the sovereign and the subject, secures to the one the well founded respect of enlightened attachment to the head of a free government; and, to the other, that personal freedom and,security, which must ever be the end of all social institutions founded on the truly Christian basis of "rendering to all their dues," and of "doing to others as we would have them do to us." The termination of his days afforded large scope for the exercise of those great principles of faith, piety, and resignation, which it had been his aim as a minister to recommend. His constitution, shattered by repeated paralytic attack was worn down by a series of deep domestic afflictions, in the painful loss of two of his daughters, and of other near connexions. He neither sunk into despondency, nor braved the storm with heathenish self complacence ; but, instructed and supported by the word of eternal truth and consolation, his last words were - "Lord, how thou wilt, and when thou wilt. All is well."
On Sunday last died, in this town, in her 87th year, Mrs.Sarah Pollen, sister of the late Sir John Pollen, Bart.
On Thursday died in this town, aged 70 years, with the pious resignation of a sincere Christian, Mrs.Deane, relict of John Deane, Esq.
On Friday an inquest was held at the King's Head Inn before Mr.Corfe, coroner, on the body of Susanna Allsopp, who died suddenly, while in the act of eating her supper. Verdict- "Died by the visitation of God."
Salisbury,
Monday, March 2, 1818.
Mr.Long, of Ashton, having in our last Journal made known his intention to resign the representation of this County at the next dissolution of Parliament, three Addresses to the Freeholders are in consequence published in our present paper: - the first from Mr.Methuen, announcing his intention to offer himself again; the other two from Mr.Benett, of Pythouse, and Mr.Long Wellesley, of Draycott House, each soliciting the honor of filling the vacancy.
On Thursday se'nnight the ball at the King's Arms Inn, at Dorchester, was numerously attended, there being 145 persons present; amongst whom were the Dowager Countess of Ilchester, the Earl and Countess of Ilchester, the Ladies Paulett, the Hon.Mr.and Mrs.Harbord, Hon.Mrs.Fane, Gen.and Mrs.Michel, Sir Walter and Lady Yea, Colonel and Lady Harriet Frampton, Rev.the Archdeacon of Dorset, Hon.Mr.Strangways and family, Francis John Browne, Esq., Gen.Garth, Sir Francis and Lady Hartwell and family, Col.and Mrs.Strode, Col.Horner, with many others of distinction, and most of the neighbouring families. The dancing was kept up with much spirit till four o'clock, with country dances and quadrilles.
Preferred.- The Rev.Philip Scott Fisher, A.M. to the vicarage of Burbage, in this county, vacant by the resignation of the Rev.John Russell, Patron, the Rev.John Fisher, Prebendary of the Cathedral Church of Sarum. -- The Rev.William Doncaster, B.D. to the rectory of Winterborne Bassett, Wilts, vacant by the death of Dr.Chester, Patrons, the President and Scholars of Saint Mary Magdalen College, in Oxford.
On the, 18th ult. a dispensation passed the great seal to enable the Rev.Thomas Davis, Rector of St.Martin, Sarum, to hold the Vicarage of Idmiston, in this county, on the collation of the Lord Bishop of this diocese.
The Methodist Missionary Meeting, holden in Church-street Chapel on Wednesday last, was,
as we anticipated, attended by a most numerous congregation. The Reverend persons who assembled on the occasion, with the intention of taking an active part in the business of the day, were men of well-known talent, as preachers and as orators;
and as the purport of the meeting afforded a fine field for eloquence, very great interest was excited amongst all classes to hear them. Sanguine, however, as were the expectations, no disappointment was felt. The eloquence of the various speakers was most impressive and most affecting; particularly when depicting the truly deplorable state of the heathen world. The sympathy of the auditory evinced itself in the most marked manner during the delivery of those pathetic appeals, sighs being heard in every part of the spacious chapel; and a proof of the deep impression made on the feelings, was shewn in the handsome pecuniary contribution which took place, and which amounted to upwards of seventy-five pounds. The Chapel, though capable of containing 1600 persons, was quite filled on this occasion, and very many persons were disappointed of admittance. An account of the proceedings and of the resolutions adopted on the occasion is intended shortly to be published.
Commission in the Dorsetshire Regiment of Militia, signed by the Lord Lieutenant.- John Eversfield Manning, Gent. to be Ensign, vice Russel, resigned.-(Gazette, Feb.21)
The Lord Chancellor has appointed Stephen Brown Clift, gent. of Bradford, in this county, to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery.
Bank Token.- The Members for Bristol have written to the Mayor of that city, stating that they had waited on the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to learn the intended mode of withdrawing Bank Tokens from circulation. They were informed that no plan is yet finally arranged; but it is probable that the new silver coinage will be sent to various stations in the kingdom to exchange for the Tokens, and that ultimately receivers of taxes, and postmasters, would be ordered to take them in payment.
The West Somerset Savings Bank, established under the presidency of the Earl of Carnarvon, on the 6th of September last, has met with extraordinary success. The amount of monies lodged in it was, on the 12th of February, �15,756. 1s. 3d.; and its re-payments only �51.11s. The donations towards its support amounted to �350. 7s.
A Meeting which was held at Sherborne on, Monday last, to consider of establishing a Bank for Savings for that town and neighbourhood, was adjourned to Wednesday next.
As Domestic Brewing is very prevalent at this season of the year, the expence of which is much heightened by the dearness of Hops, persons who are so engaged would do well to make trial of the liquid vegetable substitute which has been lately offered to the public by Mr.Squarey, druggist, of this city. Many who have tried it assure Mr. S. that they would continue its use, were hops even at the lowest price they ever fetched.
National Medals - We have deemed it a kind of public duty to notice these records of a war in which the heroic example, and magnanimous perseverance, of the British Empire essentially contributed to rescue Europe from oppression.- Half the number of these honourable tributes to British Heroism is now complete, and the two which close this moiety have just issued from the hand of the Artist. The first of these latter two represents on one side the Duke of Wellington, and on the other is typified and inscribed "The Passage of the Douro." The second exhibits on one side a head of the Prince Regent, and on the reverse is inscribed "England gives peace to the World, 1814." The heads of both of these illustrious Characters appeared on former medals of the series, but it was impossible to record a brilliant achievement in the Peninsular War without again displaying the Hero who so triumphently concluded it, and in again presenting the head of the Prince Regent, as connected with the restoration of universal Peace by this country, that distinguished Personage may be conceived to exemplify the British Empire, rather than the illustrious individual himself. The designs throughout this splendid national series of Historic Medals are well conceived, and the execution is fully equal, if not superior, to any former work of a similar description. Specimens may be seen at the Office of this Paper.
A ladies bible association is about to be formed in Taunton.
Three performances of sacred music, consisting of the Messiah, part of the Creation, and a selection from some other sublime oratorios, will take place at Exeter theatre during the ensuing assize week, the profits of which are to be distributed amongst the charitable institutions of that city.
A contract has been made to supply the prisoners in the Devon county gaol with bread at 4d. per quartern loaf under the price affixed by the assize at Exeter; by which that county will save from �300 to �340. per annum.
It appears by an advertisement in the preceding page. That a highly remarkable cure, in a case of cancer, has been recently effected by Mr.Wood, of this city.
Births.- On Monday, in Upper Grosvenor-street, London, the lady of Paul Methuen, Esq. M.P. of a son. - On Saturday the 21st ult. at Ashley House, in this county, the lady of John Gardiner, Esq. of a daughter.
On Tuesday the 19th of August last was married at Bombay, the Rev.George Barnes. M.D. Archdeacon of Bombay, and Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, to Harriet Penelope, fourth daughter of the late James Rivett Carnac, Esq. formerly Member of Council at that Presidency.
On Thursday last was married at St.Giles's, Dorset, by the Rev.John Thompson, curate, Mr.W.Hibberd, of Witchampton, to Miss Osbaldstone, only daughter of Thos.Osbaldstone, of St.Giles's.
On the 18th ult. died, after a short but most afflicting illness, Jane, third daughter of Mr.Geo.Hunt, of Stalbridge.
On Tuesday last died, Louisa Patty, wife of Mr.James Gray, jun. of Devizes, and daughter of the late Thomas Hewson, Esq. of College-street, Westminster.
Bochsa the celebrated Harpist .-An article has appeared in one of the Paris papers, respecting the result of a trial, in which this performer is said to have been found guilty of forgery. Considerable doubt is attached to the credibility of the statement; and we are informed that M.Bochsa, who has been for some time eminently attractive as a harpist in this city, most solemnly and positively denies the charges of forgery: the indorsement and acceptance of bills, in his own name, which he was unable to honor when they became due, constitute, he says, the utmost extent of his offence.- Bath Herald.
We are requested to state that James Parsons, of Trowbridge, and Stephen Young, of Chapmanslade, were the persons who originally apprehended the two men who some time since robbed and ill-treated Peach, the keeper of Walbridge Gate, near Frome .
On Saturday morning, between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, a poor woman, named Jane Wort, a lace-maker and dealer in lace, of Downton, was robbed on the down about seven miles from this city, as she was coming from Everly hither. A man, whom she overtook and passed, knocked her down by a blow on her head that rendered her insensible, and on recovering she found her pocket rifted of a thick white calico purse, containing three �1. Bank of England notes, two Sarum �1. Bank notes, four Andover �1. notes (2 of Wakeford's and 2 of Heath's), ten 3s. pieces, and some other money. She also received several severe blows on her arm and hand, and with difficulty reached this city. The man who robbed her was rather tall, and wore a fustian coat and dirty white pantaloons; and he appeared to have a mask or something on his face when she passed him.
A burglary was committed early on Saturday morning, in the house of Mr.G.Gray, of Trowbridge, by cutting a hole in the wall, and entering into the shop, taking away a considerable quantity of new and second hand apparel, &c. The thieves escaped undiscovered.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- Henry Dean, of Warminster, horse dealer, charged with having stolen from a field in the parish of Leighterton, a mare, the property of John Morse. - George Davis, late of Fisherton, labourer, but since of Coombe Bisset, for stealing on the 1st February four wooden trenchers, two iron wedges, and one iron bar, the property of George Fleetwood, of Coombe Bisset; also charged with stealing, on the 16th of February, a brewing copper, four scaffold ropes, a hand-saw and key, belonging to Wm.Fry, at Coombe Bisset. - George
Maggs, of Horningsham, for stealing a gun, a sack, and a quantity of wheat, from a barn belonging to Robert Payne, at Longbridge Deverill; and Edward Owen, of Warminster, labourer, Betty Owen, his wife, and W.Owen, their son, charged with receiving and having the said sack and wheat, knowing the same to have been stolen.- James Smith, of Sutton Veny, blacksmith, for stealing a blue coat, a shirt, and piece of bacon, from the house of Thomas Brown, of Sutton Veny, labourer.- Mary Baker, for stealing a piece of printed cotton from the shop of Wm.Hilliar, linen-draper, of Warminster.- Rachel Francis, wife of Abraham Francis, of New Sarum, for stealing a piece of cloth, and a pair of stockings belonging to Mary Rook, at Bishopstone.- William Gray, Thomas Gray, Samuel Gray, and Mary Gray, for stealing two hives and two stocks of bees, the property of John Gray, of Purton. - John Pobjoy, spinner, for stealing about 2 lbs. of slubbed wool, the property of Messrs.Cooper, of Trowbridge.- Henry Bond, of New Sarum, labourer, for stealing about 10lbs. of fat, the property of James Stone.
A man is now in custody in Bath gaol, on suspicion of having been concerned in sacrilegious robberies in several churches in Wiltshire, for the discovery of which pecuniary rewards have been advertised. It appears that he offered two cloth coverings, one apparently for a pulpit, and the other for a communion table, to Mrs.Lewis, in Stall-street, who very prudently detained the articles, and desired him to call again; in the interim she made inquiries, and finding her suspicions strengthened, procured a peace-officer, and when the fellow called, she bad him delivered into the hands of justice.
JONATHAN FISHLAKE respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has declined
business in favour of Mr.J.RICHARDSON. He begs to return them his sincere thanks for the many favors during the time he was in trade, and to solicit their patronage for his successor.
Catherine-street, Salisbury, Feb.13, 1818.
JOHN RICHARDSON having succeeded to
the business of Mr.Jonathan Fishlake, begs to
solicit the support of his friends and the public, which he hopes to merit by a careful selection of the choicest Goods and a constant attention to business.
Just received, - A Fresh Supply of SALT FISH, and COD SOUNDS.
Devizes Green, Feb.28, 1818.
BENONI WHITE, sen. begs leave to return his most sincere thanks to his Friends and the
public in general for their many favors, and begs to inform them that he has this day declined the CARPENTER and BUILDING BUSINESS in favor of his SON, to whom he humbly recommends their future favors. -- All persons having any demands on B.W. will be pleased to send them to him in order that they may be paid, and all persons indebted to B.W. will much obliged by paying him the same as early as possible.
* The Deal and Timber Trade still continued.
Devizes, Feb.28, 1818.
BENONI WHITE, jun. begs leave to inform his Friends and the public in general that he has
this day taken to his Father's Business in the CARPENTER and BUILDING LINE, and humbly solicits their future favors, which will with gratitude be most thankfully received.
MARYPORT - STREET, DEVIZES.
MESSRS. GOULDING & RUTT, Dealers
in Glass, China, &c. in retiring from a Concern in which they have for many years experienced a great degree of public favor, feel it incumbent on them to acknowledge their grateful sense of the same, and most respectfully to solicit a continuance of that patronage in behalf of their successor, Mr.HOOK .See the under Advertisement.
DEVIZES.
CHRISTOPHER HOOK, PASTRY COOK, Confectioner, Biscuit Baker, &c. in the Brittox,
gratefully impressed with the liberal Support he has long experienced, avails himself of this opportunity to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has taken the Premises with the well-selected Stock In Trade, of Messrs.Goulding and Rutt, (who have declined the China, Glass, and Earthenware Concern) in Maryport-Street, proposing to continue the same, in addition to the former mentioned Business in the Brittox, where he most respectfully solicits their future countenance and support. By his personal visit to the most approved manufactories, he flatters himself he can now offer such a section of modern articles in China, Glass, and other wares, and on such terms as will not fail to afford satisfaction to those who may honor him by an inspection. -- Those articles of China, Glass, or other Wares, not strictly modern or in the least impaired, will be sold at prices so reduced, as to merit the attention of housekeepers in general.
Savoy Cakes in great variety of shapes, Simnels from the most approved receipt, with every article of pastry and Confectionery, at his present residence in the Brittox.
February, 26, 1818.