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Monday, May 23rd, 1825




WESTPORT, in the Borough of Malmesbury, Wilts.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by JOHN DEVERALL, at the Three Cups Inn, in Malmesbury, on Monday the 30th day of May, 1825, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions, - The following Lots of LEASEHOLD and COPYHOLD PROPERTY, viz.-
Lot 1. All that substantial DWELLING-HOUSE, Malt-house, Bake-house, Shop, Stable, Granaries, Lofts, and other conveniences, desirably situated in the parish of Westport, in the borough of Malmesbury, aforesaid, and where the business of maltster, baker, and shopkeeper has been many years carried on, and is now in the occupation of Mr.Richard Lea, the proprietor.
2. Two newly-erected TENEMENTS, situate near the above, and now in the occupation of John Fruth and James Townsend
3. A very good BARN, Cattle Shed, and large Yard, adjoining the above, and occupied by Mr.Lea.
The Premises are held under the Lord of the Manor of Malmesbury and Westport, subject to small quit rents, which will be explained at the time of sale.
For a view of the above apply to the respective occupiers, and for further particulars at the Office of Mr.B.C.Thomas, solicitor, or to the Auctioneer, both of Malmesbury.




WESTBURY LEIGH, WILTS, May 18, 1825.

TO be LETT, and possession given on the 24th day of June, or on the 29th day of September next,-- A convenient DWELLING HOUSE, Garden, and Offices, suitable to a dissenting or any other family;. now partly occupied by Mr.Nicholas Cockle, jun. as tenant at will Rent, rates, and taxes moderate.
Apply, by letter post-paid, to Mr.Richard Harris, Dilton's Marsh, Westbury, Wilts.




TO be LET, and entered upon at Michaelmas next,- A FARM, near Downton, in the occupation of James Shelley, containing 92 acres.
For a view of the farm, apply at New House; and to treat for the same to Messrs. Webb and Attwood, Close, Saram.




EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.

TO be LET for a term of years, or a shorter period, - Several WAREHOUSES and WHARFS, well known as the property of the late Thomas Auldjo, Esq.; two of which are very substantially built, with Lofts of large dimensions, and regularly licensed as bonding warehouses for goods in general.
Apply to Nicholas Gerrans, East Cowes.




TO be LET, next QUARTER, - An old-established HAIR DRESSER's SHOP, with two Bow Windows, and every other conveniency, where the business has been carried on for upwards of 30 years with success; situated in the principal part of the High-street, in Poole. - Any person competent in the Ornamental part of the business will find this to be a desirable situation.
For particulars apply to Arthur Rogers, baker, Poole.




Capital Water Corn Mills, Bakehouse, and Salmon
Fishery, at Longham, near Poole, Dorsetshire

TO be LET, on LEASE, by Messrs.DRIVER, with immediate possession, - A very desirable situate at Longham, on the river Stour, in the counties of Dorset and Hants, only 5 miles from Poole, 4 miles from Wimbourne, 7 from Ringwood, 8 from Christchurch, and 14 from Blandford and Wareham, all good market towns, and surrounded with excellent roads.
The Mill comprises 4 pair of stones, with well-adapted machinery, capable of working 40 loads of Wheat per week; with a large and commodious Dwelling-House and Offices, Gardens, Malthouse, a complete Bakehouse for ship biscuit, lately employed most advantageously on an extensive scale in the Newfoundland trade; good stabling; salmon and eel fishery; with about 6 acres of rich Meadow Land.
The whole of the above property was lately in the occupation of Mr. Samuel Merryweather, and may be viewed on application to Waring Biddle, Esquire, at Longham; and further particulars may be had of Messrs.Driver, surveyors and land agents, 13, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London.




TO be LET, and entered upon immediately, or at Midsummer next.- A commodious and eligible COTTAGE, calculated for the residence of a genteel family : consisting of 2 sitting-rooms, 4 bed-chambers, and 2 attics, with a kitchen, back kitchen, cellar, dairy, 2 stall stable, coach-house, cow-house, yard, and every other convenience, with two Gardens, and with or without about 10 acres of good Meadow and Pasture Land, situate in the midst of the beautiful and romantic scenery of Stourhead; an easy distance from the Church, and from a Catholic Chapel; 3 miles from Mere, 5 from Wincanton, 6 from Bruton, 12 from Frome, and 24 from Bath.

For particulars apply to Mr.C.Charlton, Brooke Cottage, Stourton, near Mere, Wilts.




CHAPEL ORGAN FOR SALE.

TO be SOLD, cheap,- A FINGER ORGAN, with Stop and Open Diapasons, principal fifteenth, Sesquialtra, and Cornets, in a Mahogany Case, stands 8 1/2 feet high, 2 feet 3' deep, and 5 wide.
For further particulars, or a view of the Instrument, apply to Mr.Klitz, Lymington, if by letter, post-paid.




Cumberland Place, Polygon, Southampton.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by T.BENWELL, on the premises, at Cumberland Place, on Wednesday the 25th day of May, 1825, at 11 o'clock, -- Part of the genteel FURNITURE and Effects, the property of the Rev.Robert Heath, leaving Southampton : Comprising a handsome lofty 4-post bedstead, with mahogany carved pillars, and chinz-pattern furniture, lined and fringed; field and half-tester bedsteads with furniture; crib bedsteads; excellent feather beds, mattresses, and bedding; mahogany dining, Pembroke, loo, and other tables; handsome secretary and bookcase, sideboard, sofa with printed cotton cover, japanned chests of drawers, wash-hand stands, chairs and tables, two sets of Venetian blinds, carpets, painting in gilt frame, hall lamp, gun, tea urn, fenders and fire irons, together with a general assortment of kitchen furniture.- The whole may be viewed the day preceding the sale, when catalogues may be had on the premises, and at the Auctioneer's Warehouse, 57, High-street, Southampton.
The PREMISES, which are most desirably situated, are for SALE. For terms and to view the same, apply to the Auctioneer.




WANTED, as an APPRENTICE to the Hair Dressing Business, in London, - A YOUTH, of respectable connection.- Apply to Mr.Triniman, perfumer, Catherine-street, Salisbury. A small premium required.


PUBLIC HOUSE,

TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, with immediate possession if required, -All that newly-built brick PUBLIC HOUSE or INN, called the BELL and CROWN, with the appurtenances, desirably situated in the High-street of the town and county of Poole; also Two Messuages or Dwelling-Houses, with their appurtenances, adjoining the above mentioned premises, and extending from east to west, fronting the High-street, forty feet or thereabouts- The above premises will be sold together, and are freehold of inheritance.
For particulars apply at the Office of Mr.Foot, Poole.




DORCHESTER,
HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE
PRINTS, CHINA, WINES, &c. &c.

MESSRS.CURME have the honour most respectfully to announce, that they intend offering for SALE by AUCTION, on the premises, on Tuesday the 31st day of May, 1825, and following days, - The whole of the Modern HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, choice old Port, Sherry, and Madeira Wine, Prints, China, Glass, Ware, and other Effects, the property of the late Rev.H.J.Richman, at his house, in the High-street, Dorchester.
Full particulars of the whole will be given in catalogues, which may be had at the Library adjoining the County Hall; of the Auctioneers, Dorchester; and at the place of sale.- The Goods may be viewed the day preceding the sale.
The morning sale will be from eleven until 3 o'clock, and the evening sale will commence at 6 o'clock.




NOTICE OF SALE.

THE Public are respectfully informed that about the latter end of June next will be offered for SALE, by PUBLIC AUCTION, by M.BAKER,- About one thousand EWES and LAMBS, of the genuine old Dorset Breed, the property of Michael Miller, Esq. of Plush, in the parish of Buckland Newton, Dorset.
Dated May 18, 1825.




BLANDFORD, DORSET.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Crown Inn, in the early part of June, by order the Assignees, of Mr.HARVY and JOHN BlGGS, Bankrupts,- All that FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE, with Front Shop, and an excellent Garden, most advantageously situated for trade, in the centre of Market-place, and late in the occupation of Mr.Biels, grocer.
ROBERT RICKMAN, Auctioneer.
May 18th, 1825




WINSLEY and TURLEY, near BRADFORD, WILTS.
Manor Farm, Woods, and Stone Quarries

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs.KNIGHT, at the Swan Inn, BRADFORD, on Monday, June 6th, 1825, at 12 o'clock, in 13 Lots.- A valuable and improvable FREEHOLD ESTATE, comprising the MANOR of WINSLEY, together with two good Farm Houses, and upwards of Six Hundred Acres of Pasture and Arable Land, divided into several farms, and let to respectable tenants; situated within the parish of Bradford, and at the distance of about 4 miles from Bath, 7 from Frome and Melksham, 4 from Trowbridge, 10 from Warminster, and 13 from Devizes. The Kennet and Avon Canal passing through the estate, gives a facility to the conveying the produce of the farm to distant markets.- There are inexhaustible Free-stone Quarries on the estate, close to the canal, from whence Bath and London have been supplied with great quantities.- There is abundance of Game on the estate, and well preserved.

The Land-tax is redeemed.

The Estates may be viewed by applying to the several tenants, Mr. John Heal, Mr. Emanuel Byfield, Joseph Smallcomb, Mr. Ambrose Heal, and Mr.Wm. Rose, and further particulars may be had of the auctioneers, Devizes; Messrs. Froud and Co. Scrie-street, Lincoln's Inn, London; and of Messrs.Moule and Sons, solicitors, Melksham, where a plan of the Estate may be seen.




FREE PUBLIC-HOUSE & other FREEHOLDS,
FROME, SOMERSET.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Angel and Crown Inn, in FROME, on Tuesday, May 31st, 1825, at six o'clock in the afternoon, (subject to such conditions as will be produced,) - The following FREEHOLD PROPERTY in FROME:
Lot 1.- All that DWELLING-HOUSE, in Horton-street, occupied by Amos Jenkins, in the wash-house and out-buildings, and so much of the Garden belonging thereto, as runs in a direct line from the outer corner of the small court at the back door, in a direct line to the withy post at the end of the said garden, subject to the rights of using the small court by the owners and occupiers of lot 2.
Lot 2.- All those WORK SHOPS, in Horton-street, adjoining the last lot, occupied by John Laverton, together with so much of the Garden behind the same, as runs in a direct line from the outer corner of the small court at the back door, to the withy post at the end of the said garden, together with the free use of the said small court to and from the said garden ground.
Lot 3.- All that long established, roomy, and convenient FREE PUBLIC HOUSE, called the Angel and Crown Inn, in Vallis Way, with the Malthouse and Brewhouse, 3 cellars, 2 stables, and other outbuildings, large yard and appurtenances, as the same are now occupied by Mr.John Bishop, except a tenement adjoining thereto, and part of the outhouse behind the said tenement, in a direct line to the brewhouse at one end, and to the yard at the other end.
These premises, at a small expense, (and particularly if purchased with the next lot,) may be rendered fit for a very great extension of trade; are situated in a most populous part of the town and great thoroughfare; have a stable and back gates against Blunt-street and other streets; and are about 100 feet deep and about 52 feet wide, (except the front, which is to the depth of about 21 feet, is only 32 feet wide.)- The present tenant is under notice to quit on May 6th last past; and the purchaser may have possession on completing his purchase.
Lot 4.- All that TENEMENT, adjoining the last lot, being No.11 Vallis Way, with so much of the outhouse behind the same as runs in a direct line therewith to the cellar behind the same at one end, and to the yard belonging to lot 3 at the other parts. These premises extend 21 feet in front and about 21 feet in depth.
Two-thirds of the Purchase Money may remain on mortgage.- For leave to view, application must be made to the respective Tenants; and for further particulars, to Mr.George Messiter, Frome.




Valuable MANORS and ESTATES in the Counties
of Dorset and Somerset

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, towards the latter end of the month of June next, - The following MANORS and ESTATES:-
Lot 1.- The MANOR of CLIFTON MABANK, Dorset, with divers Farms, let to rack rent, containing about 312 acres; also Clifton Wood, full of thriving young oak timber, and a Plantation, in hand, containing together about 202 acres; and also the Reversion in Fee of divers Leaseholds, held for 1, 2, and 3 lives, containing about 196 acres.
Lot 2.- The MANOR of BRADFORD ABBAS, Dorset, with divers Farms at rack rent, containing about 346 acres. Also several Plantations in hand, containing about 20 acres; and the Reversion in Fee of various Leasehold Estates, containing about 494 acres, parcel of the said Manor; and other Leaseholds situate at Thornford and Stoford, containing about 42 acres, held for 1, 2, and 3 lives. Also the Tithes of Corn of about 566 acres, part of the parish of Bradford.
Lot 3.- The MANOR and FARM of WYKE, in the county of Dorset, containing about 576 acres, in the occupation of Samuel Bishop, at rack rent. Also about 32 acres of other Land, at rack rent, with some Lifeholds, and the Tithe of Corn thereof, in the manor of Bradford, containing about 174 acres. Also the Tithes, both great and small, of Wyke Farm.- The premises comprised in this lot are held under the College of Winchester, by lease, for a term of 11 years, commencing at Michaelmas 1825, and which, by their usual custom, the lessee is allowed to renew, at the expiration of every fourth year, on liberal and moderate terms.- This lot is subject to certain rents in corn and money, which will be specified in the particulars of sale.
Lot 4.- The MANOR of HENSTRIDGE, Somerset, with Farms and Woodlands, at rack rent, containing about 485 acres; and the Reversion in Fee of divers Leaseholds for lives, containing about 69 acres.
Lot 5.- The MANOR of TEMPLE COOMBE, in Somerset, with Farms at rack rent, containing about 319 acres; and the Reversion in Fee of divers Leaseholds for lives, containing about 13 acres.

Henstridge and Coombe lie near Wincanton, Sherborne, and Shaftesbury.

Lot 6.- A FARM at Kington, Dorset, in the occupation of Joseph Cox, at rack rent, containing about 194 acres; and the Revision in Fee of a Leasehold Tenement and Garden, held for 3 lives.
Lot 7.- A FARM at Nyland, Dorset, in the occupation of Edward Courtney, at rack rent, containing about 113 acres.
Lot 8.- A Farm at Nyland, in the occupation of George How, at rack rent, containing about 112 acres.
Lot 9.- A FARM at Stour Provost, Dorset, in the occupation of Christopher Senior, at rack rent, containing about 116 acres, about 22 acres of which are held by copy of Court Roll for lives.
Lot 10.- The MANOR of TODBER, Dorset, and a Farm at rack rent, in the occupation of John Meatyard, containing about 123 acres; and the Reversion in Fee of three Leasehold Tenements and Gardens, for lives, containing about 1 acre.

Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, lies near Shaftesbury and Wincanton.

Lot 11.- A FARM at Gussage St.Michael, Dorset, containing about 1252 acres, of which 751 acres are tithe-free; and Tithes of about 7 acres of other Land in Gussage St.Michael, and the Reversion in Fee of a Leasehold Cottage and Garden, held for one life.
Lot 12.- TWO FARMS, in the parish of Hanley, Dorset, occupied by Benjamin Biles and John Wells, containing together about 1073 acres.
Lot 13.- The MANOR of HANDLEY, and divers Farms within that Manor, at rack rent, containing together about 1484 acres. Also several Coppices and Woodlands, in hand, containing about 533 acres; and the Reversion in Fee of divers Leaseholds for lives, containing about 24 acres.
The day and place of sale will be fixed at least a month before the auction, at which time detailed particulars with lithographic maps, will be ready for delivery; and further information may in the mean time be obtained from Messrs.John and William Lowe, solicitors, Tanfield Court, Temple, and of Messrs.Castleman and Son, solicitors, Wimborne; with the latter of whom are maps and terriers.





Singular Fact in Natural History- A flock of wild ducks for some time frequented the vicinity of Cleeve, and, during the present spring, one of these birds built her nest on the top of a haystack, belonging to Dr.Townsend: and has actually hatched four eggs, and the young birds instantly made their way dawn from their perilous brooding place, and may now be seen swimming in a pond close to the back of the haystack.- Cheltenham Chronicle.

On Saturday Mr.Wilson, gardener, of Toll-cross, wishing to save five young thrushes, which were in a nest in his garden hedge, and which he feared some boys would speedily carry off, took the nest while the old bird was looking at him, and placed it in a gooseberry bush in his garden. The old bird, however, deserted her young ones, and they were nearly perishing with cold and hunger in the evening; upon which he wrapt the nest in a piece of flannel, and placed it in one of his hot-beds. Early next morning he repaired to the place; and, instead of being dead as he apprehended, he found them quite recovered by the heat, chirping for food. After some consideration he resolved to try one other expedient for preserving the young brood. There were two black-birds nests in the garden with young about the same age, and he put three into the one and one into the other. They have since come on well, as the blackbirds feed the young thrushes with the same assiduity as they do their own brood.- Glasgow Chronicle.

Mr.E. Moss, Steward to J. Barling, Esq. of Lynsted, has now in his possession two cub foxes, suckled by a cat; they were put to the cat when about a fortnight old, and they have now been with her ten weeks; she is remarkably attentive to them, and carries them mice when she catches any.

On Sunday, a serious accident occurred to Mr.Wood, one of his Majesty's Keepers in the Great Park, and a young man with him. The young man was first attacked by a heifer, which severely wounded him. Mr.Wood proceeded to his assistance, and the heifer made a violent rush at Mr.Wood, who held out his arms to save his body, when one of the horns of the animal gored his hand and arm in a dreadful manner. In making a second rush, Mr.Wood fortunately stepped on one side, where the horns of the beast entered so deep in a bank behind Mr.Wood, that she stuck fast, and on endeavouring to extricate herself, turned on her back, her head being confined from the solid purchase of the horns in the earth, and her neck twisted. While in that situation, some men coming that way, assisted in putting an end to the animal.

The King v. Loaring.- The defendant had been found guilty of a riot at the last assizes for Dorchester. He had a share with his brother in the Exeter coach, but was ejected from it in consequence of some supposed violation of the rules of the firm. The brothers, incensed at being ejected, waited with a mob for the coming in of the coach one night, cut the traces, and harnessed on their own horses, and drove it away with the passengers. The elder brother had already been sentenced to imprisonment for two months, and the defendant was now sentenced to the same term.

A few evenings ago a juggler, after amusing a large party of country people at the Seven Stars public house at Footscray, near Eltham, Kent, said there was one trick which he knew, which transcended all that they had hitherto seen. He then desired the company to give him as many half-crowns as they had in their possession, which they did, (16 in number); and he placed a pewter I pot upon the chimney-piece; he then requested the persons who gave him their half-crowns to stand up, holding each other's hands, they did so; upon which he placed a penny piece, folded in each of their handkerchiefs, into their mouths. Having done this, he went out of the room, telling them in a few moments they would find all the half-crowns collected together in the pewter pot. The company remained expecting the event about five minutes, when, on making enquiry's, they ascertained that the juggler had quitted the house with their money.

REMEDIES.- For the gout, toast and water; for bile, exercise; for corns, easy shoes; for rheumatism, new flannel and patience; for the tooth-ache, pluck it out; and for love, matrimony.




WEYMOUTH, May 21.- NEW RACE COURSE.- We are extremely happy to be enabled to state, that the Committee appointed to carry into effect the Weymouth Races, have succeeded in obtaining a very eligible and superior spot of ground for the future races, quite contiguous to the town.
BIRTH.- On Monday last, at 16, Portman-square, Lady Charlotte Sturt, of a son and heir.
Died on the 17th instant at Wyke Regis, at the advanced age of 93 years, Wm. Swaffield, Esq.

POOLE, May 26.- The anniversary of the Church Sunday schools of this town was held at the town-hall, on the 11th instant, when the children, amounting to nearly 200, walked in procession to the Church.
Married, Charles Westcott, Esq. of Ringwood, to Lydia, eldest daughter of the late Mr.Robert Daw, of this place.




Winchester,
Saturday, May 21.

The Rev.W. Barter, of Highclere, has been appointed by the Earl of Carnarvon to the valuable living of Burghclere and Newtown, vacant by the decease of his Lordships much lamented brother, the Hon. and Rev. G. Herbert.
The Members for Andover, Sir J.W. Pollen, Bart. and T.A. Smith, jun. Esq. have generously presented the sum of �1000. each towards the expences of erecting the new Guildhall.
John Portal, Esq. of Freefolk House,. near Overton, at his late audit, again liberally made a deduction of 10 per cent.
Amongst the sales recently made in this county, is Warnford Park, which has been sold by Lord Clanricarde, and purchased by Wm. Abbott, Esq. the Sheriff for Northamptonshire.
It is in contemplation to form a Mechanics Institute and Library at Portsmouth.
A correspondent at Ringwood states, that shortly after the arrival of the mail there on Thursday last, the bells rang a merry peal, in consequence of the majority obtained in the House of Peers against the Catholic Emancipation Bill. Seldom has there been a public occurrence which gave more general satisfaction at Ringwood than the defeat of this measure.

On Tuesday last was married at Mary-le-bone Church, London, the Rev. Brownlow Poulter, rector of Buriton, Hants, eldest son of the Rev. E. Poulter, to Harriette, youngest daughter of the late James Motley, Esq. formerly of Kempshot, Hants, and a Member of Council at Bombay.
On Thursday the 12th instant was married at Oxford, Mr.William Little, of Kingston, Hants, to E.Selby, of Pimperne, in the same county.
Monday se'nnight was married at Bramshaw, by the Rev.T.Penton, Mr.G. Pears, of Lyndhurst, to Miss Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Mr.Aaron Bell, at Bramshaw.
Married, on the 14th inst. at Eltham, John Messiter, Esq. of his Majesty's 28th Regt. to Frances Emma, daughter of the late Rev.G.A. Thomas, L.L.D. rector of Wickham, Hants, and prebendary of Litchfield.
Married at the Friends Meeting House, Basingstoke, J.B. Woodhead, of Foulston, near Huddersfield, to E. Dawes, daughter of Thos.Dawes, of the former place.
Tuesday se'nnight was married Mr.Cooke, of the Portmouth Theatre, to Eliza Kelly, the youngest daughter of Mr.Kelly, one of the Managers.
The melancholy duty devolves on us, of announcing the death of a most excellent man, Mr. John Callaway, of Hursley. The lamentable event took place on Sunday morning last, while that highly respected individual was taking his breakfast; and it was the more remarkable, as, up to the very moment of his dissolution, he was in good spirits, and in the enjoyment of apparent good health. The shock of such a sudden bereavement to his friends was great, but still it was alleviated by the knowledge that Mr. Callaway's sincere piety and invariable attention to his religious duties made him better prepared than most men for that awful change to which human nature is subject. No person could be more respected or beloved by every class of society within the circle of his acquaintance; and we do not over-rate Mr. Callaway's worth when we say, that a man of stricter honour and integrity never existed. He was in the 64th year of his age.
On the 13th instant died, at Alresford[?], Mr.John Holden, surgeon.
A few days since died at Mitcham, Surry, Rear-Admiral Miller, late resident at Twyford, where his remains have been deposited.

On Monday last an inquest was taken by Mr.Todd, at Hursley, on view of the body of Mr.John Callaway, who, while eating breakfast the preceding morning, fell from his seat, and instantly expired.- Verdict, "Died by the visitation of God."
Committed to the County Gaol:- Callis Wm. Webb, charged with having on the 17th inst. stolen a piece of lead from the house of Mr.John Pickering, of this city.- George Beare, charged with stealing a wheel, the property of James Fish, of Romsey. - Thos.Mintern and William Freak, with having on the 14th inst. stolen from the person of George Preston, on the King's highway, one cheese.- Thos. Rogers, with having on the 13th inst. feloniously stolen and carried away a basket and two cheeses, the property of John Ponting, of Andover.




LYMINGTON, May 20.- We are happy to state, that the impostor mentioned in our last has been apprehended, and committed by the Magistrates at this place to the House of Correction for three months. This woman has rendered herself notorious by the practice of similar impositions in various parts of the kingdom for six years past, and is highly accomplished in her profession.
Within the last few weeks she has appeared in many characters, personating such as best suited her purpose: housemaid to the Rev.Rowland Hill, - housekeeper to the Roman Catholic Bishop of London, lodgekeeper to the Bishop of Winchester, &c.

The Mary, of Cowes, Shepard, master, bound for that port, started a butt last night, and went down immediately on the bridge off the Needles; the crew clung to the mast-head from 11pm till 2 o'clock this morning, when they were taken off by the Twins pilot boat, of Cowes. Her mast-head shows above water at the Cross Trees, about one mile distant from the Needles Rocks, bearing N.W.




Southampton,
Saturday, May 21.

On Wednesday last was married at St.Mary's Church, Mr.Leonard Baylis, to Miss Caroline Callen, both of this town.
On Tuesday last died, after a lingering illness, much respected and beloved, at Nelson Place, Sarah, the wife of Mr.John Kinggett, aged 72.

The improvements to the platform proceed towards their completion, and will be shortly perfected. In the reign of Henry the 8th, the old platform, with the sea-wall towards the Marsh, were made by the inhabitants of this town, all of whom consented personally to work, or to pay for a substitute. The Mayor contributed six shillings to the work, and the Bishop, who was then at Southampton, gave the sum of twenty shillings. Many other donations were registered, and at the time the gift of a few shillings was considered very great.

Skipper, the pedestrian, on Tuesday last finished his performance of 50 miles per day for 30 days, having walked from hence to Wilton and back each day; he finished the task at 3 o'clock, and afterwards paraded through the town with colours and a band of music. A handsome collection was made for him.

On Thursday a very fine pleasure yacht was to have been launched at Mr.Rubie's building-yard, Cross House, but the tide did not make a sufficient depth of water. Yesterday she went off in a majestic style, to the high gratification of a numerous concourse of spectators.
The Marquis of Anglesea arrived here on Thursday, and many yachts are in the water, or refitting.

A challenge has lately been made by J.M. Davey, Esq., of Chelsea, to sail the Don Giovanna, 10 1/2 tons, against any pleasure boat not exceeding 12 tons, at the next Isle of Wight Regatta, from �100 to �250 to sail with three sails - mainsail, foresail, and gib. This challenge has been replied to by the Secretary of the Royal Yacht club (John Ward, Esq.), who say's, that about a fortnight previous to the Regatta, a boat of this description will be ready, when the spirited proposal shall be closed with.




NEWPORT, May 19.- On Saturday last the magistrates acting for the Division of this Island, connected John Dore, of West Cowes, broker, of having foreign spirits in his possession, which had not paid the duty, and sentenced him to pay a fine of treble their value. They also convicted Thomas Harnet, of Binstead, of having foreign spirits in his possession, and fined him treble the value of such spirits.
On the same day, two officers of Excise, whilst on their way to search the house of a man of the name of Pragnel, who lives about a mile from this town, met his wife coming to market with her butter, and suspecting that her basket contained something besides butter, were induced to search it, and therein found a quantity of foreign brandy and Geneva, which they seized, and took Mrs. Pragnell before a magistrate, by whom she was sent to our Bridewell. The case will be shortly heard at the Guildhall.
Providential Escape from Shipwreck.- Last night, as the sloop Mary of this port, James Shepherd, master, laden with flour and stones, from Cornwall, was coming through the Needles, she suddenly went to the bottom, and had it been in deep water, Shepherd and his crew which consisted of two men, must have been drowned, for so very unexpected was this afflicting accident, which is supposed to have happened by the starting of one of her planks, that they had not time to take to their boat, part of the topmast being above water, Shepherd and his fellow sufferers clung to it till this morning, the sea frequently beating over them, when they were rescued from their extremely perilous situation by Thomas Cork, of Cowes. Although true, it will scarcely be believed that in the course of the night several vessels passed the Mary within hail, without offering the smallest assistance.




Salisbury,
Monday, May 23, 1825.

WHITEHALL, May 20, 1825.- The King has been pleased to order a conge d'elire to the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Salisbury, empowering them to elect a Bishop of that See, the same being void by the death of Doctor John Fisher, late Bishop thereof; and His Majesty has also been pleased to recommend to the said Dean and Chapter, the Right Reverend Father in God Doctor Thomas Burgess, Lord Bishop of St.David's, to be by them elected Bishop of the said See of Salisbury.- Gazette, May 21.

Commissions in the Wilts Yeomanry Cavalry, signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Wilts.
Major Edward Baker to be Lieutenant-Colonel, vice Long, resigned. Dated 7th May 1825.
Captain John Benett to be Major, vice Baker, promoted. Dated as above.
William Wyndham, jun. Esq. to be Captain, vice Kneller, resigned. - (Gazette, May 21)

John Fisher, Bishop of Salisbury, was the eldest son of a Clergyman of the same name, Prebendary of Preston, in the Church of Sarum, and Rector of Calbourn, in the Isle of Wight. He was born 1773, and educated at St.Paul's School and entered at St.Peter's College Cambridge. In 1773 he was elected a Fellow of St.John's College in the same University. In 1780 he was appointed Preceptor to his Royal Highness Prince Edward, afterwards Duke of Kent. In 1781 he was nominated Chaplain to King George III, and in 1786 a Canon of Windsor. In 1803 he was consecrated Bishop of Exeter. In 1805 appointed Preceptor to her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Wales; and in 1807 translated to the See of Salisbury, in the possession of which he died May 8, 1825, aged 77.
The principal feature in the Bishop's character was the command of his temper. Suffering during life under bodily indisposition, he was seldom heard to complain; but bore pain with a patient smile, well known to those about him. He seemed to make it his first study that the mind should not partake of the irritability of the body. If an expression of impatience escaped him, it was followed by instant placability; and a restlessness discovered itself in his manner, until by some act of kindness every unpleasant impression was effaced from the mind of the offended party. His anger was never provoked on his own account: seldom stirred, except when he heard the absent attacked: a practice in which he never indulged himself, nor was able silently to endure in others. It roused him in his most placid moods. From pride of place and person he was entirely free. And although he passed the larger portion of his life in the intoxicating air of a Court, was distinguished by the personal friendship of his Sovereign, and elevated to the highest rank of his profession, he preserved uniformly his natural character. Mild, quiet, humble and unassuming, he was ready always to attribute his rise to the preference of his Royal Patron, rather than to his own deserts. If vanity ever discovered itself, it was he related with honest pride the act of self-denial and integrity to which he owed his advancement. And this, he used to thank God, he had had the grace to practise, the King the goodness to appreciate. Of his piety and charity it is not meet to speak excepting only this; that his unbounded benevolence was at once the ornament and fault of his character. He wished to oblige and serve every man that approached him: and by his urbanity and accessibility, led the over sanguine to entertain hopes he never intended tn raise, and which no human means could realise, Such a disposition was incompatible with the vice of avarice. He expended a large portion of the revenue of the See in acts of benevolence, and left his Bishoprick as he came to it, the master only of his private fortune.
On Monday last the remains of the late lamented Bishop of Salisbury were interred with appropriate ceremony in St.George's Chapel, at Windsor. The body was conveyed in a hearse drawn by six horses, caparisoned with purple velvet covering and rich plumes of ostrich feathers, with escutchcons and armorial bearings. The hearse was followed by five carriages of the Royal family, one of which belonged to Prince Leopold; also by three mourning coaches with four horses each; the family carriages: the carriages of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, the Bishop of St.David's, the Bishop of Winchester, and Bishop of St.Asaph; the carriages of the Earl of Pembroke, Earl Nelson, Lord Bridport, Wadham Wyndham, Esq. and several others. The body on entering St.George's Church was met by the Dean and Canons, together with the Rev.Mr.Gossett, the rector of Windsor, the Rev.Mr.Sumner, and the surrounding clergy. The whole dressed in their grand clerical orders. The body was placed in centre of the Chapel. The burial service was read by the Dean; after which the body was deposited in a vault in the Church prepared for the purpose.

The Right Hon. John Thynne, commonly called Lord John Thynne, is appointed Vice-Lieutenant of the county of Somerset during the absence of the Most Honourable the Marquis of Bath, his Majesty's Lieutenant of the same - Gazette, May 17.
A numerous meeting of inhabitants of Dorchester, who are importers and exporters of goods through the port of Weymouth, was held on Monday, when it was unanimously resolved to oppose, and to petition the House of Commons against a Bill which is now depending in Parliament, to amend and enlarge the powers of several Acts relating to the harbour of Weymouth, C.Arden. Esq. the Mayor of Dorchester, presided at the above meeting, and thanks were voted to Mr.Read for his vigilance in ascertaining the existence and progress of the Bill.

The Dorset Militia, commanded by Lieut.Col.Steward, are now assembled at Dorchester, for the purpose of being trained and exercised for the space of 28 days; their progress hitherto has given great satisfaction to the Officers of the corps. The inhabitants of the town are much enlivened by the band of the regiment, and likewise by the fine band of the 8th R.I. Hussars, occasionally playing in the beautiful walks surrounding the town.
The 1st reg. of Somerset Militia, upwards of 700 strong, assembled on Wednesday at Taunton, after an interval of three years, for 28 days training.- They are a very fine body of young men.
The 2d regiment of Somerset Militia is ordered to assemble at Wells on the 1st of June for 28 days training.

Mr.Pennie has published a new work entitled Scenes in Palestine, to which is added a drama, designed for school-representation. This volume, from its conciseness, simplicity, and beauty, is likely to become a favourite with the young and fair, and promises to have an extensive sale. It is evidently replete with great interest, deep pathos, sweetness of diction, and sublimity of thought, highly creditable to the Author's sacred Muse, that struck with daring but successful harp of the Royal Minstrel of old to measures truly Epic: and who gave us "in the sublime poem of Rosvald" (to use the words from the Literary Chronicle) a most interesting picture of the Saxon customs and manners of our warlike ancestors.

BIRTH.- On the 9th inst. at Sturminster, the lady of Thomas Dashwood, Esq. of a son and heir.
On Tuesday last was married, at Devizes, by the Rev.S. Littlewood, Mr.S. Rhodes, of Islington, and Furnival's Inn, to Harriet, daughter of the late J. Tuckey, Esq. of Elcombe-house, Wilts.
On the 2d instant was married at Calne, by the Rev.Mr.Satchwell, Mr.Willam Tippett, of Bath, to Harriet Louisa, second daughter of Mr. Thomas Miles, of the former place.
Thursday was married at Marlborough, Mr.Westall, auctioneer, to Miss New, daughter of Stephen New, Esq. of the same place.
On the 12th inst. was married at East Lulworth, Mr. Charles Slade, to Miss Pucket, both of Lulworth.
Thursday se'nnight was married, Mr. John Washbourn, to Miss.Minall, both of Hungerford.
On Friday last died, at her house in Bedford-square, London, Mrs. Everett, widow of the late Thos Everett, Esq M.P. and mother of J.H. Everett, Esq. of Biddesdon House, in this county.
On Thursday last died, aged 28 years, Mr.Henry Cave, surgeon, of this city. He was sincerely beloved by all who knew him.
On the 5th inst. died, at Wimborne, Sarah, the wife of the Rev.John Miel, Baptist minister, aged 73.
On Sunday the 15th instant died, in the 23d year of her age, after a lingering illness, which she bore with exemplary patience and resignation, Susan eldest daughter of Mr.Shipp, bookseller, Blandford.
On Wednesday last died, Mr. Joseph Long, of Trowbridge, draper.
Lately died at Bourton, deservedly respected by a large circle of friends, Mr. Daniel Maggs, sen. aged 69 years.
On the 15th inst. died at Frome, Somerset, Ann, second daughter of Mrs.Sinkins, draper.
Wednesday died at Trowbridge, aged 32, Mr.Joseph Long, of apoplexy.
Tuesday died at Wells, Miss Knollis, eldest daughter of the late Hon.Co!. Knollis.
Sunday the 15th inst. died at Sherborne, Mrs.Ayres, relict of the late Mr.Ayres, schoolmaster, of that town.
On the 14th inst. died at East Lulworth, Mr.James Slade, aged 69, much respected by all who knew him.
On Saturday evening the 14th inst. died, at the Bear Inn, Hungerford, on his return to Stert, near Glastonbury, the Rev. I. Brown Hawkins, of an apoplectic fit, aged 28 years.
A few days since died at Bromham, Mrs. Akerman, wife of Mr.Robert Akerman, aged 43.

On Wednesday the 11th instant. Shaw House, near Melksham was broken into after the sale, and robbed of several lots that had been sold; amongst which were, richly plated articles, 1 dozen silver-handled knives and forks, china, glass, carpets, &c.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol:-.Jas. Whicker, of Fugglestone, labourer, charged on his own confession with having, in company with William Humphreys and James Smith, burglariously broken open the house of James Randall, at Fugglestone, and with having stolen therefrom a piece of blue cloth, two pieces of drab cassimere cord, and a piece of white cord.- James Young, of New Sarum, labourer, charged with stealing a half pound of butter from the house of Thomas Miell, at East Harnham.

On Monday last, the following ten convicts were removed from the County Gaol to the New Bridewell at Devizes, under sentences of imprisonment for the several terms beneath: John Moss, for breaking into a dwelling house in the day time, no person being therein, 2 years.- John Brockway, for sheep-stealing; William Rawlins, for ditto; George Rance, for burglary; Robert Golding and Maria Golding, for breaking open a dwelling-house in the day time, no person being therein; 18 months each.- William Cooper, for burglary; John Snow, for ditto; Robert Emett, for feloniously stealing two wedges; 12 months each.