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Monday, March 23rd, 1818
PROTESTANT DISSENTERS.
WHEREAS I, CHARLES MARTIN, of the parish of Longstock, in the county of Southampton, did, in the evening of the 1st inst. wilfully and contemptuously disturb the peace of a Congregation of his Majesty's Protestant Dissenters assembled for divine worship at Stockbridge, in the aforesaid county; and on the 10th inst. did also maliciously disquiet a Meeting of the same kind, in this parish, by the use of obscene language to the Minister in time of divine service, and of threatening language to the people on their retiring from the said Meeting, for which I was summoned to appear before a Magistrate, and doomed to suffer the penalties of the law; but on a public acknowledgement of the offence, was promised a gracious pardon. This is to certify that I, Charles Martin, do publicaly confess the guilt of my conduct; humbly ask pardon for the offence; thankfully acknowledge the lenity shewn me by the Minister, and faithfully promise never to be guilty of a similar crime.
Witness my hand the 17th day of March, 1818.
The x Mark of Charles Martin.
Witness Edward Ranger.
P.S. The Rev.Richard Ayliffe returns his unfeigned thanks to George Lovell, Esq. of Rookley House, for that liberality of mind, and impartiality of conduct, which, in this affair, he so nobly displayed.
Winchester,
Saturday, March 21.
On Wednesday last the Aldermen and Freemen of our Corporation met to elect a Representative in Parliament in the room of the late Richard Meyler, Esq., Mr.Alderman Silver, after paying a just tribute to the excellent qualities of our late Member, proposed James Henry Leigh, Esq. to succeed him, which was seconded by Mr.Alderman Lloyd, and he was unanimously elected, The Earl Temple had been solicited by the Corporation to become a Candidate, but his Lordship having given hopes to the Freeholders of a County that he would offer to represent them on the first vacancy; he was under the necessity of declining the honor. The Corporation, wishing to restore the Chandos interest, then requested Mr.Leigh to be their Representative. We have now the satisfaction of having the Chandos and Mildmay interest united, which has given general pleasure to the inhabitants, and we hope to see such interest long continue. After the election Mr.Leigh and Lord Temple were chaired, amidst the acclamation of the populace. - A sumptuous dinner was given at St.John's House, to 150 of the Corporation and other gentlemen; and the day was spent in the most convivial manner. - Strong beer was given to the populace at the many public houses, and joy pervaded the countenances of all the inhabitants.
On Monday last Lord Temple gave an elegant dinner at the George Inn, to the Mayor, Aldermen, and Body Corporate of this city. A few select friends were invited to the entertainment, every delicacy of the season was provided, and the greatest harmony prevailed till a late hour.
The Rev.Philip Scott Fisher, Clerk, A.M. has been instituted and inducted to the Vicarage of the parish church of Hurstborne Tarrant, to which he was presented by John Fisher, Clerk. A.M. Prebendary of the Prebend of Hurstborne and Burbage, founded in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury.
It is stated that our late worthy Representative in Parliament, Mr.Meyler, died intestate. and that there is much doubt as to the distribution of his large property. He had, it is said, begun a will, but left off, without naming a single legatee. Mr.Meyler, the very respectable printer and bookseller of Bath, is supposed to have been related to him, and it is said, that there is another distant kinsman at Bristol.
On Wednesday a meeting of the inhabitants of Portsmouth took place at the Town-Hall. when resolutions for a moderate Reform of Parliament were moved, and carried by a large majority.
Much important county business is likely to occupy the attention of the Magistrates at our Quarter Sessions next week. Besides the election of a Treasurer, the proposed rules and regulations of the prisons are to be discussed, as well as a large increase by alteration of the bridewells at Gosport and Odiham. It is also understood that the proposed equalization of the county rate stands over to the present Easter Sessions.
On Sunday last a respite, during his Majesty's pleasure, was received for Benj.Lawrence, John Burton, Henry Morrey, Geo.Glasspoole, and Jos.Glasspoole, who had been capitally convicted and left for execution at our last assizes. - This morning Isaac White, aged 32, George Biggs, aged 19, and Wm. Johnson, aged 26, were executed near this city. White was convicted of uttering forged notes in company with John Burton and Henry Morrey, who were respited. He had for some years kept a day-school at Bloxham, in Oxfordshire, which he gave up a few months previous to his being apprehended, and had been engaged in smuggling. Although it was clearly and satisfactorily proved in evidence, that While had appeared to take the most active part in circulating the notes in question, after conviction, the prisoner most solemnly declared that Morrey was the person who first proposed the subject to him, and supplied part of the money with which he purchased the notes of a person who resided at Banbury, and who is now in Oxford gaol. - Biggs's crime was a burglary in the house of his master, from which he carried away nearly �400. in cash and notes. A short time before he committed the offence for which he suffered, he had been committed to bridewell on a charge of stealing a quantity of potatoes from his master, who was a gardener in the parish of Alverstoke. From that time he acknowledged he had determined to be revenged, and availed himself of the absence of the family to execute his purpose. He concealed the property in a hedge near the premises; but notwithstanding the most diligent search, it has never been recovered. He attributed his untimely end to the ill example of his, master, with whom he had lived seven years, and by whom he repeatedly stated he had been often sent to plunder the hay-stacks and straw-yards of his neighbours. - Wm.Johnson had been a soldier, and in company will two others attacked Richard Trueman on the highway in the Isle of Wight, and robbed him of three shillings; they took also 1s. from his wife, who was with him. They afterwards met Rd.Raison, whom Johnson attacked and struck with a bludgeon; Raison drew a knife and wounded Johnson in the thigh; upon this they all ran off, and Johnson was identified the next day by the wound. These unhappy men had conducted themselves since their condemnation with great propriety, and at the place of execution evinced much apparent fortitude and resignation to the Divine will. After joining in fervent prayer with their respective ministers (Johnson being a Catholic) for a short time, they were launched into eternity.
On Tuesday last Charles Martin, of the village of Longstock, in this county, was summoned to appear before a Magistrate, for having wilfully disturbed the peace of a congregation of Protestant dissenters assembled for divine worship at Longstock. On conviction he was sentenced to suffer the penalties of the law; but on agreeing to make an acknowledgment of the offence in a public paper, (see adv.) he obtained a pardon. The Magistrate (George Lovell, Esq) commended the clemency of the prosecutor, severely reprimanded the conduct of the defendant, and declared that the lenity shown him was abundantly more than he deserved.
Yesterday died, after a short though severe illness, originating in a common cold, Mr.Wm.New, coal-merchant, of Andover, aged 46 years. His kind disposition and social virtues will make his loss deeply regretted by an inconsolable wife, as well as by a numerous circle of relatives and friends.
The Grand Jury at our last assizes found true bills of indictment against several persons for plundering the wreck of the British Tar, lately lost off the coast near Lymington.
Williams, the printer, of Portsea, who pleaded guilty to publishing the parodies of which Mr.Hone was acquitted, is still undergoing his sentence in our county gaol.
A most daring burglary was committed last Friday night or early Saturday morning, in the shop of Mr.John Carmalt, at Ringwood; his shop window was broken open, and eight silver watches, 23 yards of grey cambric, four gown pieces of print, and numerous other articles, were stolen.-See advt.
On Tuesday was married at Alverstoke, Rich.Cattlely, of Hull, merchant, to Caroline, third daughter of the late Joseph Carter, Esq. of Bury.
On the 13th inst. died at Ashton, near Bishops Waltham, Mrs.Steel, wife of Mr.Steel, banker, of that place, and sister to Mrs.Lavington, of Twyford.
Salisbury,
Monday, March 23, 1818.
Wilts Election. - Mr.Phipps and Mr.Ludlow, with the leading gentlemen of the parish of Westbury and its environs, anxious to preserve inviolate the ancient spirit and independence of the County of Wilts, have unanimously agreed to send up the voters for Mr.Methuen and Mr.Benett to Wilton, free of expence, whenever their services may be required.
The Bank tokens are to be gradually withdrawn from circulation, and with as little inconvenience as possible to the public. By the Bill just printed, the circulation, as heretofore, is extended to the 5th of July; and after that date they can only be paid and received for rent, taxes, and postage, and by Bankers, &c. to be transmitted to London, by the 5th of April 1819.
Dorchester Lent Assizes were not terminated till late on Saturday night the 14th instant. The following prisoners received sentences as under :-
James Briant, convicted of burglariously entering the dwelling house of R.White, at Handley; Thos.Balding, for robbing Ann Parsons of a bundle of goods, on the road to her house at Sixpenny Handley; Joseph Legg, for stealing about �50. in cash and notes, from the house of R.Ricks, of Abbey Milton; John Wheeler, for a highway robbery; William Francis, for burglary; John Dally and Wm.Hallson, for burglary; John Johnson, for grand larceny; and Elizabeth Prior, for grand larceny, received sentence of death.
A Writ of Inquiry of Damages was executed before the Sheriff of Dorset, in which Miss Swyer was plaintiff, and a Mr.Tucker defendant, being an action for breach of a marriage contract. The damages were assessed by the jury at the sum of �1550.
A trial highly interesting to parish officers took place at the late Dorchester assizes: it was that of the King (on the prosecution of Leah New and others) v. Foot. The prosecutrixes; Leah New and her two daughters, are paupers, belonging to the parish of Mappowder, and lived in a home rented by the parish officers for them, from which it was proved they had been forcibly removed. This action was in consequence brought against the defendant for an assault. The learned Judge decided, that parish officers were justified in using compulsive means in removing paupers from one house to another. where they opposed or obstructed them, and under his direction the Jury acquitted the defendant.
Exeter Assizes commenced on Tuesday, before Mr.Justice Holroyd, who presided in the Crown Court, and Mr.Justice Abbott at Nisi Prius. The calendar contained 124 prisoners. - Elizabeth Clarke was convicted of the murder of her infant child, 3 weeks old, at Buckfastleigh, by administering oil of
vitriol.- John Green was convicted of the murder of Rebecca Smith, a woman with whom he cohabited. He fainted when the Judge passed sentence on him.
He is to be hanged this day, and his body dissected. - John Prinn was fully convicted of having committed an unnatural crime at Dartmouth in July. The Judge intimated to him that the law must take its course for the sake of society, and that there was not the least hope for him in this world.
On Wednesday last Sir Walter and Lady Yea gave a grand entertainment to a large party of Nobility and Gentry of the county of Dorset, at Kingston House.
Passion Week being now elapsed, it would seem by the advertisement of Mr.Penson, the excellent Manager of our theatre, that he is determined to make up for lost time. The performances announced for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, will, we doubt not, prove highly attractive to our Easter holiday folks.
It will be seen with pleasure by many or our readers, that that notorious offender, of the New Forest, John Biddlecomb, is now in safe custody at Fisherton Gaol. The pecuniary reward, offered for his apprehension, will he claimed by the ostler of the Shoe Inn, at Plaitford, who a few days since accidentally discovered him, and after pursuing him a considerable distance, attacked him in the most intrepid manner, overpowered him, without any assistance whatever, and conducted him, as his prisoner, to the Shoe inn.
The public are requested to suspend their judgment on the late legal proceeding relative to the parish of Ansty, until the whole particulars be submitted to their consideration.
BIRTH. - On Sunday, at his house in Grosvenor-place, London, the lady of Henry Hobhouse, Esq. of Hadspen House, Somerset, of a son. - On Monday last, the lady of John Hodding, jun. Esq. of this city, of a son.- On Thursday, the lady of Wm.Helyar, jun. Esq. of Sedgehill House, in this county, of a son.
On Saturday the 14th inst. was married at St.Mathew's Church, Bethlehem Green, London, Mr.John Brind, surgeon, to Miss Elizabeth King, daughter of the late Mr.Wm.King, mercer, of Shaftesbury.
On Tuesday last was married, at Warminster, Mr.John Cobham, of Ware, Herts, to Susan, eldest daughter of Mr.Strode, of the former place.
On Wednesday last was married, at Fugglestone St.Peter, near this city, by the Rev.G.Radcliffe, John Fergusson Smith, Esq. of Calcutta, in the East Indies, to Mary, second daughter of Mr.Wm.Foot, of Quidhampton.
A few days ago departed this life at Land's-End Cottage, near Chippenham, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with great patience, and religious resignation, Mr.Edward Lawes, son of Mr.Wm.Lawes of that place, schoolmaster, aged nineteen. - He wrote a most excellent hand, and his promising abilities and amiable disposition will be long remembered by a disconsolate father, and family, as well as by all those, who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
On Friday the 13th inst. died, in the 19th year of his age, after a very sudden and severe illness, which he bore with exemplary patience, Samuel Burton Barnes, son of Mr.C.Barnes, of Poole, and assistant to Mr.Thomas Abbott, draper, of Shaftesbury. This excellent young man discharged the duties of his situation with peculiar credit to himself and entire satisfaction to his employer, and was, in the strictest sense, a dutiful son, an agreeable companion, and a most faithful servant.
On Monday last died, at Warminster, deeply lamented, aged 60, Mr.John Morgan, formerly a cabinet-maker and upholder of that town. Strict integrity, combined with a placid temper, characterised his life. His death was sudden and impressive. Though complaining, he spent the morning at Warminster Common, receiving, as treasurer of the bible association there, the weekly subscriptions of the poor, and upon his return joined the Commissioners of the Warminster turnpike at the Angel Inn. After taking part in the conversation, he left the room without observation, crossed the road to his apothecary, and had only time to say he was unwell, and expired.
On Monday last died at Bath, the Rev.John Burges, of Bruton, in the county of Somerset, and fellow of St.John's College, Oxford.
On Tuesday died at Bath, the Rev.Edw.Lambert, vicar of Freshford, near Bath.
Charitable Bequests.- Mrs.Betty Butt, of Mere, in this county, who died on the 2d ult. has bequeathed the sum of �20. for the use of the Salisbury Infirmary. The same charitable lady also bequeathed the sum of �20. to be laid out in bread, and distributed amongst the poor of the town of Mere, Zeals, and Mere Woodlands. This bread was accordingly distributed amongst the said poor, on the 26th ult. by the executrix, at the deceased's late dwelling-house.
William Gale, convicted at our late assizes of sacrilegiously robbing North Bradley Church, remains for execution at Fisherton on Tuesday next.
Committed to Fisherton Goal :- John Biddlecombe, ,jun. of Plaitford, charged on the oath of Thomas Cooper, of Bramshaw, farmer, with breaking into his fowl-house on the night of Jan. 27, 1817, and taking thereout a fowl.- George Hayter, of Downton, labourer, for stealing about a peck of wheat belonging to John Baily, sen. at Downton. - Richard Cole, of Wilton, labourer, for stealing a quantity of horse beans belonging to Wm.Thring, at Wilton. - William Bryant, of New Sarum, labourer, for stealing a quantity of wheat belonging to Wm.Martin, at Odstock. - James Goodfellow, of Fovant, labourer, for stealing a quantity of bacon belonging to Wm.Martin, of Fovant.