The late fatal Accident at Hythe, near Southampton.
Mr.Richard Young, the survivor of this unfortunate accident, whereby three persons were drowned, has made a deposition of the circumstances attending it before the Mayor of Southampton. He first states that he and Mr.Thompson had entered a punt at Hythe, in order to reach a wherry at some distance from the shore, in which they intended to return to Southampton; the punt was rowed by James Meaden (a boatman), assisted by Wm.Fry, an ostler of Hythe:- They pulled on (says he) till within about 30 yards of the wherry, having passed three or four others nearer the shore at their moorings, when Thompson observed to me, rather alarmed, that the bag in my possession (a carpet bag full of title deeds), would get wet. I then took it up, and rested it on my knee. Speaking of the bag getting wet drew the attention of the men to the state of the boat, and the water that was in her; and perceiving that we were up to our ancles in water, which we were not aware of, having boots on, one of them, addressing Thompson, requested him to step forward when in the act of moving to the bow of the boat, with one foot over the seat on which Meaden was sitting, and one hand on his (Meaden's) shoulder, and the other on the shoulder of Fry, to steady him, the boat heeled so that the water in the inside met the water out, and in an instant she sunk, so instantaneously, indeed, that there was not time to exchange one word with each other. I observed Thompson, as the boat went down, spring towards the wherry for which we were making, and that was the last I saw of him. The others I do not recollect to have seen after the boat sunk. I do not think we were more than thirty feet from the wherry at the time. When left floating in the water, I struck for the shore; after I had got a distance of four or five yards I thought of my wife and friends at home, and having- recovered the first shock I cried out to the others - "Swim for the wherries" - " Seize the boat" - " Catch hold of the oars, or any thing," - but received no answer. I in this way occasionally called out to them, as I could spare my breath so to do. There was no reply made: all that I heard was their struggling in the water and their groans. I continued swimming and reached a wherry, which we had previously passed; when I reached her I put out my hands to hold by the bow end of the keel, but having gloves on, and the bag in my left hand, and an umbrella in my right, I felt my hold gradually slipping, and then made another plunge towards her, and by getting my hands under her I stayed myself sufficiently to get my glove off my right hand with my teeth. I then swam to the side of the wherry and caught hold of the gunwale with my right hand, and abandoned the umbrella, which to that time I had retained the possession of, and still holding the bag in my left hand. About this time I only heard the struggle of one person in the water. Having held on till I had recovered my breath. I attempted to hang the bag on one of the tholes of the boat, but from the weight I could not succeed, the bag having got saturated and filled with water. After making several efforts, and resting for breath between each, I at last succeeded in hanging the bag upon the those. About this time I heard a violent struggling from the only person who was then above the water at a considerable distance from me, perhaps 2 or 300 yards; and this I am almost positive was the last I heard of either of them being alive. Having now both my hands at liberty I attempted to get into the wherry, but could not from the heavy clothing I had on, which consisted of two great coats and a close coat. I did not raise myself from the water higher than my arm pits, when I found from that attempt I could not get into the wherry. While hanging in that state and endeavouring to think of some expedient, I thought of the rudder irons at the stern, and I got to the stern, hanging on hand over hand, and then after a little difficulty I hung my toe in the iron, and by so doing succeeded in getting into the wherry. At this time, while half in and half out of the boat, I felt a shock of terror seize me; I cannot describe the sensation, but I am satisfied that if I had felt it while in the water, that I should have sunk like a stone. I fell into the boat headforemost with fatigue, and immediately called out for help, which I continued to do till my voice broke, and I could make nothing but a whispering noise. I got to the side of the wherry, and pulled in the bag, and looked wistfully towards Hythe, but could hear no noise, or see any lights, or discover any thing that would indicate the probability of my having been heard. I then attempted to take my two great coats off, which after some time I accomplished. I then determined on hanging the rudder, which I did; unlashed the spars and sails, &c. got the mast up, set the mainsail, pulled up the anchor, and succeeded in reaching the shore.
Poole, May 5.
That ravaging disorder the small-pox has appeared in town, in consequence of an unprincipled female having inoculated a great number of children. The Magistrates have issued a notice prohibiting infected children from being exposed in the streets.
Winchester,
Saturday, May 6.
In consequence of a highly respectable requisition presented to the Mayor of this city yesterday morning, a public meeting was appointed to be held this day for the purpose of entertaining into a subscription for the distressed population of the manufacturing districts. The requisition was signed by upwards of fifty individuals in two hours; and the gentlemen who originated the proposition were delighted at the cordial encouragement with which it was received by the Dignitaries of the Church, and the gentry, the bankers, and the inhabitants generally, who seemed anxious to co-operate in a measure so worthy of Christians and Englishmen.
A public meeting of the inhabitants of Romsey was held last evening at the Town-hall, (Godwin Withers, Esq. the Mayor in the chair,) to consider the best mode of relieving our distressed countrymen in the manufacturing districts. The Rev.John Ford, in moving the first resolution, most feelingly described the suffering of the manufacturers in Lancashire and other counties. The meeting was afterwards addressed by the Rev.John Reynolds, and other gentlemen. - Books of subscription are open at the Banks, and public collections are to be made to-morrow at the Church and other places of worship in the town.- We hope a similar course will be adopted in other places in the county.
The Rev.William Tugwell Williams, Clerk, has been presented, by the Right Hon.William Harvey Freemantle and Selina Mary, his wife, to the Rectory of Lainston, in this county, vacant by the death of the Rev.James Scott.
The North Hants regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry will assemble at Odiham on Monday the 15th instant, for six days permanent duty.
At a public vestry for the parish of Romsey Extra, held yesterday, Mr.Peter Gear was elected assistant overseer for that parish. There were no less than 15 candidates for the situation.
Married at Kilmeston, near Alresford, on Thursday last, the Rev.Francis North, Rector of O'd Alresford, to Harriot, only daughter of Lieut.Gen.Sir Henry Warde, of Deane House, in this county.
Thursday was married at St.George's Hanover-square, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Carlisle,
Samuel Henry Williams, Esq. of Woodlands, near Lyndhurst, Hants, second son of Rowland Edward Williams, Esq. of Western Green, Surrey, to Miss Mary Ann Powell, niece of the late Sam.Williams, Esq. of Woodlands aforesaid.
On Wednesday last died, at Bramdean, Christopher Hodges, Esq. in the 77th year of his age.
On Saturday the 29th ult. died, in the 32d year of her age, Fanny, youngest daughter of Mr.Joseph Dawkins, of Romsey, schoolmaster. For five years she had tenderly sympathized with an afflicted and aged mother (who during that period had a great many times submitted to the painful operation of tapping for the dropsy), and with the utmost composure resigned her soul into the hands of her Redeemer, leaving her parents, family, and a numerous circle of surviving friends, to deplore their irreparable loss.
On the 29h ult. died at Alton, aged 30, Mr.Wm.King, butcher, of Andover, leaving a wife and three young children and a large circle of relations and friends to lament his loss.
Several daring outrages were on Saturday night last committed in Romsey. A remarkable fine cedar tree, the property of Lord Palmerston, growing near Middlebridge, together with upwards of 30 other young timber trees were wantonly cut or broken down; several gates, porches of doors, a quantity of palling and brick-work, were thrown down and carried away, the greater part of which was subsequently found in the River Test. In consequence of the above depredations, measures are in contemplation for establishing a permanent watch in the town.
Yesterday a labouring man, of Otterborne, was attacked on the highway in the day-time by two fellows, who, after robbing him of a sovereign and his watch, stripped him of his frock, and afterwards brutally treated him.
On Wednesday night the house of Mr.Ferrey, tailor and draper, at Christchurch. was burglariously entered, by means of breaking a pane of glass in the parlour window, and unfastening the shutters. The thieves helped themselves to meat, drink, money, and clothing, and evinced taste and judgement in the selection they made. The demand for "locks, bolts, and bars," since the occurrence, has considerably increased.
Two men, named Coates and Tuck, convicted at our last assizes of offering bribes to seamen employed on the preventive service, were last week sentenced in the Court of King's Bench. - the former, Coates, to pay a fine of �50, and Tuck �30., each to be imprisoned one month in Winchester Gaol.
An inquest has been taken by Mr.Todd at Eling, on the body of John Bright, who was found dead in his bed.- Verdict " Died by the Visitation of God."
Committed to the County Gaol :- Jas.Bishop, of Winchester for not finding sureties for his appearance at the next sessions, for an assault.- Stephen Stratten, for entering the house of Thos.Banting, of Old Alresford, and stealing therefrom �25., five silk handkerchiefs, &c. - John Wilkins, of Fordingbridge, for an assault.
Lymington, May 5. - (Commission of Lunacy.) - On Monday a jury, summoned from the most respectable inhabitants of this town, held an inquest at the Angel Hotel, under a commission directed to Henry Clewer Lys, Esq. barrister, and John Richman and John Beckley, gentlemen, attornies, to enquire into the state of mind of William Yeates, Esq. an old and respectable inhabitant of this place. After reading the commission for holding the inquest, and swearing the jury, Mr.King solicitor to the commission proceeded to make some general observations on the nature of lunacy, shewing its degrees, tracing its various causes, and applying his remarks to the particular question submitted to them. Several witnesses were then examined after which the Commissioners and Jury adjourned to Mr.Yeat's house, in order to have an interview with him, and on their return to the Angel Inn, the evidence was ably summed up by Mr.Lys, the first Commissioner, accompanied by some judicious observations on the case, when the jury, without any hesitation, found a Verdict of Lunacy against the unfortunate gentleman accordingly.
Southampton,
Saturday, May 6.
Our Chief Magistrate, S.Le Fevre, Esq, has called a meeting of the inhabitants, to consider of means for alleviating the distress experienced in the manufacturing districts.
Yesterday was married at All Saints Church, by the Rev.Mr.Mears, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr.Rose, of the Rose and Crown Inn, to Mr.Wm.Smith, of Petworth, Sussex.
The late fatal Accident at Hythe. - Mr.Young has made a deposition before our Mayor, S. Le Fevre, Esq. of the circumstances attending the swamping of the boat near Hythe, by which accident Mr.Thompson and two men who rowed the boat, were drowned, while he (Mr.Young) with very great difficulty saved his life by swimming. As the deputation is extremely interesting, we have given a copius extract from it in the preceding page.
Several tons of cast-iron mill work, to order, were last week shipped from Mill-place Foundry for Van Dieman's Land, besides a quantity of cast and wrought plough work.
On Wednesday Wm.Whitlock and Thomas Collins, apprentices of Mr.John Tinun, boot and shoemaker, were committed to the house of correction for one month to hard labour, for misbehaving themselves to their master, and leaving his employ contrary to their indenture.
Newport, May 5.- At a petty sessions for this Island held at our Guildhall on Saturday last, before the Rev.Jas.Worsley (chairman), Sir Richard Bassett, Geo.Player, Esq. and the Rev.H.W.White, - Jas.Whitewood, of Brixton. was convicted under the 45 sec. of the 6th of G.4, of having a quantity of tea in his possession which had not paid duty, and fined �25. - Abraham Redstone, of Brixton, was summoned for a similar offence, and although described in the summons as Richard, he promised when served to attend. On his name being called, a person of the name of Wm.Redstone stepped into the box, thinking to deceive the revenue-officers, and that they would swear to him, when an alibi would be proved. This trick, however, did not succeed, for on Lieut.Cruse, and Hudson, his chief boatman, who seized the tea, being desired to look at this man, they immediately declared that he was not the person from whom the seizure was made, upon which he was sent about his business, and a summons issued against Abraham by his right name.
On Tuesday last was married at New Church, in the Isle of Wight, by the Rev.Mr.Sneyd, Major J.T.Morisset, 48th Regiment, to Emily Vaux, eldest daughter of John Vaux, Esq. of Ryde.
Yesterday died the son of Mr.Woodford, millwright, whose death was occasioned by a fall from a loft in which he was at work.
We experienced a very severe frost on Saturday night last, and ice of an inch thick was found on Sunday morning. The frost has done much injury to the apple and other fruit trees, and also to the young vegetables. One gentleman near this town had nearly 100 feet of a choice vine destroyed by it.
Salisbury,
Monday, May 3, 1826.
The Marquis of Clanricarde has appointed the Rev.Hugh Usher Tighe, of C.C.C. Oxford, to be one of his Lordship's Domestic Chaplains.
We have given a full and correct report of the speech delivered on Tuesday last in the House of Commons by Mr.Benett, our County Member, in the debate on the measure proposed by his Majesty's Ministers for permitting the sale of bonded corn. Very many of our readers will be desirous of knowing the opinion of that gentleman on a subject of such great importance to the landed interest of the country.
In compliance with a requisition from some of the principal inhabitants of Dorchester, the Mayor, Morgan Yeatman, Esq. has appointed a meeting of the town to be holden this day, for the purpose of commencing a subscription for the relief of the distressed poor in the manufacturing districts of the kingdom.
A subscription is begun in the town of Yeovil for the relief of the distressed manufacturers at Blackburn.
The Wiltshire Society, of which his Grace the Duke of Somerset is patron, will hold its 10th anniversary to-morrow, at the Albion House Tavern, Aldersgate-street, London. The chair will be taken on this occasion by the Earl of Carnarvon.
Somersetshire Society -The 16th anniversary of this Institution was on Friday se'nnight celebrated at the Albion Tavern, in Aldergate-street, Colonel Tynte, M.P. for Bridgewater, in the chair; he was supported on his right by his Grace the Duke of Somerset and Mr.Dickenson, and on the left by Sir T.Lethbridge, Bart, Mr.Astell, M.P., and Vincent Stuckey, Esq. When.
the cloth was removed Non nobis Domine was sung, the usual Royal healths were drunk, and between each toast the company were entertained with glees and songs. The chairman having proposed the Duke of Somerset's health, his Grace returned thanks, promising his continued support to the society. The healths of Mr.Dickenson, Sir T.Lethbridge, Col.Tynte, and Mr.Astell, were drunk, and these gentlemen returned thanks, intimating their intention to contribute to the support of the institution.
The Devizes troop of Yeomanry assembled on Monday for the first time this season, on the Green, and after a short exercise adjourned to the Elm-Tree Inn, where they dined; Capt.Locke presiding, and Lieut.Polhill acting as vice-president. The dinner and wines were excellent; the usual loyal toasts were given; and the evening passed in social enjoyment.
The foundation stone of the New Church at Allington, near Bridport, was laid on Monday the first instant, with appropriate masonic ceremony
Mr.J.Lampard, of Heytesbury, Wilts, passed a satisfactory examination at Apothecaries' Hall, and obtained his diploma on the 26th of January 1826; and on the 28th of April was admitted a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London.
That excellent comic actor, Mr.John Penson, takes his benefit at our theatre this evening, and we sincerely hope that the fullness of the audience will be commensurate to his well-known merits: he has selected for representation the favourite new comedy of Paul Pry, with other very amusing pieces. --: Mr.Allen, who is highly esteemed in his profession as well as in private life, announces the admired comedy of A Bold Stroke for a Husband for his benefit on Wednesday.- Miss Old, a youthful actress of high promise, takes her benefit on Friday.
Mr.Phillips, of Chaddenwick, in consequence of repeated disappointments in not receiving the newly-invented harrows from the manufacturer, has been induced to give up the agency for its sale.
There will be the usual rustic amusements at Plaitford on Whit Monday; and we understand they will this year be kept up with great spirit.
Birth.- On Tuesday, at Cranborne Lodge, the lady of H.B.Monro, Esq. of a daughter.
On the 3d inst. was married at St.Margaret's, Westminster, by the Rev.Thomas Davis, Prebendary of Salisbury, Alexander, eldest son of Alexander Copland, Esq. of Gunnersbury Park, Middlesex, to Maria Ursula, youngest daughter of the late George Garland, Esq. of Stone Wimborne, Dorset, and sister of B.L.Lester, Esq. M.P. for Poole.
On the 4th instant was married at Wareham, Dorsetshire, by the Rev.George Hooton Hyde, Joseph Vipan, jun. Esq. of Sutton, near Ely, Cambridgeshire, to Miss Cole, niece of Major Cole, of the Royal Marines.
On the 27th ult was married at Bridport, the Rev.Daniel Nantes, Rector of Powderham, to Mary, daughter of G.Golding, Esq. of Bridport.
On Monday last was married at Collingbourn Kingston, by the Rev.H.Fowle, Mr.Thomas Talpin, to Sarah, second daughter of Mr.Henry Ralph, of the former place.
On Tuesday last was married at Charlton, Mr.Head, of the Poore's Arms Inn, to Miss Catherine Blewden, of Orcheston St.George.
Married at Christian Malford, Mr.T.B.Uncles, of New Leaze Farm, near Chippenham, to Maria Ann, daughter of Mr.Benj. Pegler, of Foxham.
On the 30th ult. was married at Frome, Mr.Charles Harding, of the Red Lion inn, Woolverton, to Miss Hiskett, of Flintford, near Frome.
Saturday was married at Figheldean, by the Rev.Mr.Randall, Mr.John Olding, to Miss Anna Wheeler, eldest daughter of Mr.Samuel Wheeler, of Figheldean.
Died lately in London, aged 52, the Rev.Charles Dewell, of Malmsbury, Wilts.
On Monday last died in this city, after a long illness, Mrs.Pettit, wife of Mr.Pettit, Adjutant of the Wilts Yeomanry Cavalry.
Died on Sunday 30th April, at Smallbrook House, near Warminster, in the 66th year of his age, after a protracted and painful illness, borne with much patience and resignation, Mr.Edward Bennett, the last descendant of the ancient and respectable family of that name, which have been resident upon the Smallbrook Estate for more than two centuries. He was a charitable worthy man, and his loss will be long felt.
A few days since died at Tisbury, much lamented, Diana, second daughter of the late Mr.E.Jukes, of Chicksgrove.
On Friday se'nnight died at her residence at Bradford Leigh, Wilts, at an advanced age, Elizabeth, relict of Daniel Clutterbuck, Esq. and mother of Mrs.W.Salmon, of Southbroom.
On Tuesday died, Sarah Dorothea, second daughter of Mr.Ings, tallow chandler, of this city.
On Wednesday last died, aged 75, the Rev.Robert Hoadley Ashe, D.D., upwards of 50 years perpetual Curate of Crewkerne, and Vicar of Misterton, Somerset.
On the 30th ult. died at Pitcomb, near Wincanton, Nathaniel Jekyll, Esq., aged 50. He had for several years been severely afflicted with rheumatic gout.
On the 29th ult. died at Wincanton, lamented by all who knew her, in the 22d year of her age, Miss Longman, sister of Mr.Longman, linendraper, of that town.
Died at Romsey, on Sunday the 30th of April, after a very long and severe illness, Kitty, the wife of Mr.John Seagrim, late of Wilton.
On Monday last died, Mr.Henry Jenkins, of Hammoon.
Tuesday last died, aged 55, Mr.John Hazard, tailor, of Barford St.Martin.
On Monday died at Shaftesbury, Catherine, wife of Charles Roberts, grocer; same day died, Mary widow of the late James Mullett, cabinet-maker.
Tuesday died Mr.John Cooper, carpenter, &c. of Trudoxhill, near Nunney.
Thursday died at Corsham, aged 53, Mr.Turner, the well known and highly respected principal of the school at that place.
On Saturday se'nnight died Mr.John Teague, of Exeter-street, in this city, aged 84 years.
On Friday se'nnight died at Highworth, Mrs.Susanna Strange, aged 89.
Lately died, Mr.Robert Wilkins, of Potterne.
On Friday last 16 convicts were removed from Fisherton Gaol on board the Leviathan hulk at Portsmouth: 11 of them (whose names follow) had sentence of death recorded against them at our last assizes, and they are to be transported for life, viz. James Hardy, George Gregory, Stephen Stone, George Plaskett, Samuel Keen alias Gay, Robt.Benjamin, John Pearce, William Kilminster, James Anns, John Carter, and John Love. The following were sentenced at our late county sessions to 7 years transportation, viz. John Bailey, Wm.Knight, Francis Case, Michael Edmunds, and Geo.Woolford.
An Inquest was held by Mr.Whitmarsh on Monday the 1st inst. at No Man's Land, on the body, of James Winter, who on the preceding day, whilst getting some vegetables in his garden for his dinner, suddenly fell down and expired. The deceased had been subject to spasms, and had been unwell for some time. Verdict, "Visitation of God." The deceased belonged to, (and had had relief from) Landford.
The same Coroner held an inquest on Wednesday the 3d, at Maddington, on the body of Sarah Witt, who was found dead in her bed by her mother on Monday morning. The deceased had been in a bad state of health for a month previous. Verdict, "Died by the Visitation of God ."
Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- Stephen Runnell, charged with stealing 50lbs. of hair, the property of R.C.Lloyd, of Malmsbury.
Committed to the House of Correction, Devizes:-. Joseph Harvey and Isaac Milsome, for one month each,
for leaving their families chargeable to the parish of Bradford.- Alexander Gerrett, for three months, for leaving his wife and family chargeable to the parish of Hill Deverill.
Silver Street, Salisbury
Miss Dixon respectfully informs the Ladies of Salisbury and its Vicinity, of her return from London with the Spring Fashions, and has a great Assortment of Straw Goods of every description from Dunstable, with very superior British Leg-horns, and Foreign ditto of all qualities.
To Stone-Masons
Wanted, --- A Good Workman. - None need apply whose character will not bear a strict investigation, as some responsibility will attach to his situation. - Apply (if by letter, post-paid) to Mr.Hannaford, Christchurch.