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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, May 25th, 1818
Port News.
Lymington, May 22. The Pursers of the
Hon. East India Company's ships, Charles Grant &
Bombay Castle, landed here on Saturday morning last with
dispatches from China, with which they immediately
proceeded to London. Left China 21st of December last,
but having fallen to leeward off the island of Gaspar, did
not reach St.Helena until the 23d of March, from whence
they sailed on the 28th, leaving there the Company's ships,
Vansittart, Herefordshire. Lowther Castle, Bridgewater,
Carnatic, and Thomas Grenville, preparing to sail for
England.
On Monday last died at the advanced age of
82 years, Mrs.Mary Shepard, for many years the highly
respected landlady of the Bugle Inn, in this town.
Mr.Robertson, Master of the Peace above stated, died
on Sunday morning last when off St.Alban's, which obliged
the brig to put back to our roads for orders. Mr.R. was
interred here on Monday, and his funeral was attended by
about twenty masters of vessels at this port.
Winchester,
Saturday, May 23.
The Rev.Lloyd Williams, Vicar of Whitchurch, has been promoted to the Rectory of Eggesford cum Chumleigh, on the presentation of the Hon.N.Fellowes. M.P.
On Wednesday was married, at Bristol, Major Dean, of Strathfieldsay, in this county, to Miss Baillie, of St.James's place, Kingsdown.
A few days since was married, Mr.William Silvester Purchase, miller, of Titchfield, to Miss Houghton, of Swanwick.
On Wednesday last died, Mrs.Musprat, wife of Mr.Musprat, ironmonger, of this city, leaving a disconsolate husband and eight children to lament her 1oss. She had just before been in the market, making some purchases, and on returning home she complained of a pain in her back, retired up stairs, and expired.
At the petty sessions, held at the Grand Jury Chamber in this city on Saturday last, John Burton, baker, of North Waltham, was convicted in the penalty of �11.17s.6d. for making and selling bread deficient in weight.
Committed to the County Gaol :- Job Stanley and George Carter, two gipsies, charged with stealing three horses in Dorsetshire.
Southampton
Saturday, May 23,
On Monday evening died here, after a long and painful illness, Mrs.Smith, widow of the late Mr.Smith, solicitor of this town, and daughter of the late Wm.Forder, Esq. of Pitt, near Winchester.
Salisbury,
Monday, May 25, 1818.
Wilts Election. - On Friday last a
numerous and most respectable meeting of the
Freeholders, friends to the independence of the county,
assembled at dinner at the Duke's Arms, at Marlborough.
The room was crowded in every part.
Mr.Fulwar Craven, in the chair, was supported by
Mr.Methuen, one of our worthy representatives, and
Mr.Benett. To enumerate the gentlemen who did
honour to the day, would be to produce a long list of
names. The Chairman's health being given, he
concisely thanked them, and stated the high gratification
he derived from the honour of presiding at a
meeting assembled on principles which were ever
dear to him and to the freeholders of this great county.
After the toasts of Church and King, the various
members of the Royal Family, and the other national
toasts usually given on public occasions, "The Independence
of the County of Wilts" was proposed by the
Chairman, and greeted with much enthusiasm.
Mr Atherton made an eloquent address to the
company upon the true principles of that Independence,
and proposed some resolutions to be adopted,
to which Mr.Gaby objected, not altogether upon principle, but because they were late, and not necessarily at a meeting at which none were present but freeholders, the zealous friends of independence.
Mr.Methuen, in return for the compliment paid him by his health being proposed, stated that the attention which he had paid to his duties in Parliament (in his consideration an obligation paramount to all others) had disabled him from pursuing his canvass so extensively as he could otherwise have made it; but he trusted to the well-known liberality of his independent constituents, grounded on their judgement of his desire to pay them every attention, and to render them every service in his
power, in every situation, that their future support
would not be withholden from him on that account,
and he hoped soon to pay the personal respects which
he deemed due to every freeholder.
Mr.Benett's health was received with acclamation.
In returning thanks, he stated that the approbation
of this independent county was the highest
object of his ambition. He presumed, from the
honour then conferred on him, that he enjoyed it:
that he would not suppose it was conferred on him
for the antiquity of his family; though upon that, if
it were necessary, he might descant; for he could
deduce a line of ancestors originating, at a very
remote period, in a respectable clothier of this county,
and continued through many generations (he trusted
of untarnished honour); yet it included no one
who had enriched himself in any lucrative office, or
out of the public purse. He wished his political principles to be estimated by his past conduct in life; he courted enquiry into that conduct: he had ever hitherto followed the steps of his ancestors, by a faithful and zealous attachment to the principles which conferred upon the reigning family. (and he trusted would long secure to them) the throne of these realms. His attachment to our glorious Constitution was cordial and unchangeable; and, in maintaining it, he would ever follow the guidance of his best judgement, influenced by an uncorrupt heart. The freeholders could at present only judge of him by his conduct in a private capacity; but he hoped to serve them in the most important of all public duties, and that their future favour would be regulated by the manner in which he would endeavour to discharge them.
The dinner was very good; the wines were paid for by the different parties as they required them. The utmost harmony prevailed, and the company separated at a late hour of the evening, well pleased with the entertainment of the day, but more highly pleased with the honours which had been paid to the grand principle of the meeting.
Formidable preparations are now making in Devonshire by the friends of Lord Ebrington, against the ensuing election; and coaches are engaged in all parts or that extensive county for the conveyance of his Lordship's voters.
We have great pleasure in announcing the names of those highly distinguished singers, Mad.Fodor and Mr.Bartleman, at our ensuing Musical Festival. Madame Fodor, we understand, had made arrangements for going to the continent as soon as the operas were finished, but has consented to postpone her departure till after our meeting, which, if we may judge by the parties formed even at this early period, bids fair to be as numerously attended as at any former celebration.
Our lnfirmary has received a donation of �55. from Lord Fitz Harris, who, having been invited, under an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, to contribute the tenth part of his net income as Governor of the Isle of Wight, in aid of the public service for the year, has, directed the same to be paid, in equal portions, to the Treasurers of the Winchester and Salisbury County Hospitals. His Lordship has thought that so small a sum would, in a public point of view, be much more beneficially. disposed of in this manner, than by allowing it to be absorbed in the many millions required for the annual expenditure of the Country.
Dorchester Trinity Monday fair was more fully attended than for many years; stock cows and fat beasts sold at very high prices, as did fat sheep and lambs, of which there were many prime lots; pigs were scarce, and high prices were demanded; there was a very short exhibition of horses, and those chiefly of the inferior kind. The corn markets continue looking down, particularly wheat.
Racing Intelligence,- Maddington Races will this year take place on Wednesday and Thursday the 3d and 4th of June: P.Pryse, Esq. is Steward, and great sport is expected. - Bath Races will commence on Wednesday the 8th of July.-- The following gentlemen have already subscribed towards the gold cup or 100gs. value, to be run for at the ensuing Salisbury races, viz. D.J.Long, Esq. (Steward), G.P.Jervoise, Esq. , J.Hussey, Esq., and G.Kneller, Esq.
Whit Wednesday being the anniversary of the Whiteparish Union Society, a very respectable party attended divine service on that day, preceded by an excellent band composed entirely of their own members. An appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev.John Wane, after which the society partook of an excellent dinner at the King's Head Inn. In the course of the afternoon Messrs. Emery, Crook, Chalk, and Chandler, sung several select catches and glees in excellent style, and the day was spent with the utmost harmony.
On Sunday the 17th inst. was married at Bath, Mr.T.Gough, painter, of that city, to Miss M.Drewett, of Colerne, in this county.
On Monday last was married at Camberwell Church, by the Rev.Dr.Sampson, Henry Harvey Monro, Esq. son of the late George Monro, Esq. and nephew to Lieut-General Monro, of Ensham-house, Dorset, to Catherine Mary Mason, widow of Richard Mason, Esq. and daughter of the late Shovel Blackwood, Esq. of Pitreavie, near Edinburgh.
On Monday last was married at St.Thomas's Church, in this city, by the Rev.Chancellor Douglas, Mr.Thomas Cave, jun. surgeon, to Miss De Starck.
On Thursday morning was married at St.George's, Hanover-square, London, by the Rev.Chancellor Douglas, John Mytton, of Halston, in the county of Salop, Esq. to Harriet Emma Jones, eldest daughter of the late Sir Thomas Jones, of Stanley Hall, Salop, and sister to the present Sir Tyrwhitt Jones, Bart.
On Thursday last was married at Castle Cary, by the Rev.Richard Blackmore, Thomas Naish, Esq. to Miss Guinand.
On Thursday was married at Blandford, Miss Susanna Fisher, daughter of Mr.Wm.Fisher, to Mr.James James, of Birmingham.
On Thursday last was married, by the Rev.C.T.Jennings, A.M., Mr.Hayward, of Wantage, Berkshire, to Esther, daughter of Thomas Jennings, Esq. of the same place.
On the 1st inst. died at Lorn Furnace House, Argyleshire, North Britain, in her 36th year, Mrs.Mary Harrison, wife of James Parke Harrison, Esq. and eldest daughter of Matthew Harrison, Esq. of Newland Furnace. Lancashire.
On Friday the 15th inst. died, aged 34, Jane, wife of the Rev.John Yeates, perpetual curate of Lineham, in this county.
On Sunday the 17th inst. died Mrs.Ann Lacy, wife of Mr.William Lacy, of Warminster.
On Monday last died of a decline, Miss Johnson, daughter of Mr.Johnson, of the Prince Regent's Hotel, in this city.
On Monday died Mrs.Stay, wife of Mr.Stay, boot and shoe maker, of this city.
On Monday last died, at Bishopston Farm, in this county, greatly respected by her friends, in the 52d year of her age, Ann Seagram, relict of the late Alban Seagram, Esq. surgeon in his Majesty's Navy, and daughter of the late James Alford, Esq. Tisbury.
On Wednesday last died, in the 74th year of his age, William Dyke, Esq. of Syrencor, for many years one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for this county; - an active, intelligent, and truly upright man, sincerely beloved and regarded by his family and neighbourhood, who must long deeply feel and lament their loss.
A few days since died at Devizes, in her 71st year, Mrs.Biggs, of Reading ; -also, aged 28, Mrs.Potton, wife of Mr.Potton, of the Black Horse, Devizes.
On Thursday last a baker of Exeter was fined by a magistrate in the mitigated penalty of 2s. 6d. per ounce, on 48 ounces deficient on 115 penny loaves and 10 two-penny.
On Thursday night the 14th inst. a horrid murder was committed at Bere Regis, Dorset, on the body of Priscilla Bown, who was called out of her house at 10 o'clock, and at 11 was found suffocated in a back lane near the house. The deceased has left two children, a boy 7 years old and a girl 4; and it is supposed that she was in a state of pregnancy by a man named John Gallup, who is strongly suspected of having committed the horrid deed. He was seen lurking about the premises in the evening, and he has been since apprehended.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- Robert Rockwell, of Trowbridge, labourer, charged with having on the night of Sunday the 17th inst. burglariously entered the dwelling-house of Thos Millard, of West Ashton, in the parish of Steeple Ashton, and with having stolen therefrom 2 pair of shoes, 2 silver tea-spoons, and other articles. - Elias Noyce, Elias Noyce, jun. and John Noyce, late of Burgate, Hants, labourers, charged with stealing 8 bushels of wheat, the property of John Cheney, of Downton.
Nineteen convicts were on Thursday last removed from Fisherton gaol, and put on board the Laurel hulk at Gosport.
Ringwood, May 21, 1818.
A Quantity of Honey for Sale in 4 dozen pots.- Apply to John Merryweather, grocer, draper, wine and spirit-merchant, personally, or by letter free of postage.
Salisbury, May 9, 1818.
WHEREAS THOMAS JAMES; late Waiter at the Three Swans Inn, in this City, has
absconded, and left his Wire and Family chargeable to the parish of St. Edmund, is the said city: This is to give Notice, that whoever will apprehend the said THOMAS JAMES, or give such Notice to the Overseers of the said Parish as will lead to his apprehension, shall receive a Reward of TWO GUINEAS, and the amount of any reasonable expence that may be incurred. -- Thos.James is about forty years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches in height, stoutish made, rather pale complexion, and shews the small pox; his hair is straight and rather grey. He is a native of Reading, in Berkshire, and has lived as a waiter at inns for 20 years, the last 10 of which he has been at the Three Swans.
MOORTOWN, near RINGWOOD, HANTS.
THOMAS WRIGHT, Nephew & Successor in the Business of the late Mr.ISAAC WRIGHT,
of Moortown, Carpenter, deceased, returns his grateful thanks to the employers of his late uncle for their favours conferred on him in his life-time, and begs leave to solicit the continuance of their employ for the future, assuring them that the best materials shall be used, and their orders executed with fidelity dispatch, upon the most reasonable terms. --All persons indebted to the deceased's estate, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts to his sole executor, the above named Thomas Wright, within one mouth from the date hereof.-- And all persons having claims on the estate are desired to deliver their accounts to the executor Thomas Wright, that it may be immediately discharged, so that his executorship account may be settled and finally closed.
Moortown, 12th May, 1818.
NOTICE
THOSE persons who have left their Watches, Clocks, or Jewellery at the Shop of Mr.J.BAVERSTOCK, Blandford, are respectfully informed, that in consequence of his present indisposition, the whole of his Jobbing has been placed in the hands of Mr.PEGLER, who is authorised to receive the money for those Jobs which are done, and to repair those which are undone.
Signed, Charles Baverstock, John Rolls.
S.PEGLER, Watch and Clock Maker, Working Jeweller and Silversmith, Salisbury-street, Blandford, respectfully assures those persons whose Watches, &c. are entrusted to his care, that no exertion shall be wanting on his part to make them perform to their satisfaction.
THIS is to give Notice,- That unless
WILLIAM FIELDER, Bricklayer, and JAMES FIELDER,
Butcher, late of the parish of Eling, in the
county of Southampton, (who left the following Goods
in my house, in the said parish, where they had
previously lodged in or about the month of May 1817,
without paying the rent due to me,) shall redeem the
said Goods, consisting of a cart, a large table, three
boxes with their contents, and; a few other articles, by
paying me the sum of �10. 8s. and the expences incurred
by me, on or before the 2d day of June next, the said
Goods will be appraised and sold the day after.
WILLIAM LONGLAND, Carpenter.
Eling, May 16, 1818.
A �10 Note Lost, supposed to be stolen.
WHEREAS on the 8th of April last, I sent
from my house by the Wincanton Post Boy, a
Letter containing a �10 WINCANTON NOTE, "No.I441.
Dated 18 Nov.1817, and signed Uh Messiter,"
with direction to put the said letter into the Post Office at
Mere, be forwarded to my friends, at Bristol, who have
informed me since, that the letter and note have not
reached them. I therefore beg to caution the public
against taking such note, as payment at the bank has been
stopped, and should the note be offered, to detain the same,
and inform me thereof, that the offender, if stolen, might
be traced and brought to justice.
Henry Parratt.
Zeals, near Mere, Wilts, 22d May, 1818.
STRAYED or STOLEN, on Friday the 8th
inst. from the Parsonage House at Gunville, near
Blandford, -A GREYHOUND DOG, of a dark yellow
colour, with black muzzle, blackish near the feet, with a
little white across the toes and down the breast. He answers
to the name of Spring, --Whoever will bring
back the dog, or give information to the Rev.F.Simpson,
at Gunville aforesaid, so that he may be recovered, shall
receive ONE GUINEA reward, and reasonable expences.
Gunville, near Blandford, May 20, 1818.
To Milliners and Dress Makers.
A Most eligible Opportunity presents itself to
a Person desirous of taking an old-established and
respectable Concern in the above Line, carried on for
many years by Miss WOOD, deceased, in a most desirable
situation in the town of Blandford, Dorset. - Further particulars
may be known by application to E.Wood, mail
coach contractor, Blandford ; if by letter, post paid.
All persons indebted to the late Miss Wood are
requested to discharge their accounts; and all persons
having any demands are requested to send them to
E.Wood. -- BLANDFORD, May 22, 1818.
MEMEL TIMBER and DEALS.
THE MALVINA is now discharging a Cargo
of BEST CROWN TIMBER and PLANK, at
Southampton Quay. -- Apply to the Importers.
Samuel and James Bovill.
N.B.-The Counting House is removed to their Deal Yard, near the Gaol.