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Monday, May 9th, 1825




ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTION,
For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck,
AT a PUBLIC MEETING, held at the County Hall, DORCHESTER, on Thursday, April 14th, 1825. convened by public advertisement :
WM. MORTON PITT, Esq. M.P. in the Chair:
It was unanimously Resolved,

1st. That this Meeting, taking into consideration the frequent loss of human life by shipwreck, and believing that, by the preconcerted exertions of practical men, and the adoption of practicable means, such calamities might often be averted, are of opinion, that a County Institution should be formed, in conjunction with the Royal National Society, to be supported by voluntary donations and subscriptions, for the Preservation of Life in affording such immediate assistance to the persons rescued as their necessities may require; for conferring rewards on those who save their fellow creatures from destruction; and for granting relief to the destitute families of any who may unfortunately perish in their attempts to save the lives of others.
2d. That the Right.Hon. the Earl of Digby be the Patron of the Institution.
3d. That the Right Hon. the Earl of Ilchester be the President of the same.
4th. That a Committee of Management be chosen from the subscribers, at the next meeting, with power to add to their numbers.
5th. That Robert Pattison, Esq. be requested to become the Treasurer of the Institution.
6th. That the Rev.Ed.Murray be requested to accept the office of Honorary Secretary.
7th. That Mr.Benjamin Jacob be appointed Assistant Secretary.
8th. That Books for Subscriptions be opened at the several Banks and Libraries within the county, for the purpose of forming and aiding such Institution; and that the Subscriptions be paid into the Banking Houses to the account of the Rev.Edward Murray, the Honorary Secretary.
9th. That a GENERAL MEETING of the SUBSCRIBERS be holden on the 16th June next, at the County Hall, DORCHESTER.
10th. That the thanks of the Meeting be given to the Rev.Harry Farr Yeatman, for the very great attention he has paid to this subject, and the very indefatigable and able manner in which he has engaged in the formation of the Society.
11th. That the thanks of the Meeting be also given to H.B.Way, E.Nicholetts, and Thomas Quirk, Esqrs.; to Lieutenant Sparks, R.N., and to Mr.Jarvis Harker, for the great assistance and valuable information which they have rendered in furtherance of the objects in view.
12th. That the foregoing Resolutions be published in the two Sherborne, the Dorchester, and the Salisbury Papers.

(Signed) W.M. PITT, Chairman
Mr.Pitt having left the Chair.
It was also unanimously Resolved,, That the thanks of the Meeting are due and hereby given to Wm.Pitt, Esq. M.P. for his very able and judicious conduct in the chair.
(Signed) W.M. ENGLAND.




LYMINGTON BRASS and IRON FOUNDRY, conducted by MURSELL and SON, where all sorts of Castings for Ploughs, Machinery, and Millwork, and for Agricultural and other purposes, Railings, Kitchen Ranges, &c. &c. are done; and by whom all orders will be thankfully received, and well and speedily executed.
N.B. Ploughs of all descriptions made and repaired, and old Cast Iron taken in exchange. Wrought Iron Fence for Gentlemen's Parks.

WEST HARNHAM, near SALISBURY.

JAMES STANFORD, Castrater and Spayer, begs to inform Gentlemen, Farmers, and. Breeders of Cattle, that he has established himself in the above business, having learned under a very experienced person, to whom reference can be given.
N.B. -- All Cattle insured, if required.




WHEREAS a PARCEL, directed to Messrs.TOLLER, Doctors' Commons, London, contained the original Will of James Parratt, late of Bourton, Dorset, Linman, deceased, was booked by the Auxiliary Mail at the Red Lion Inn, Shaftesbury, on the 20th of January 1818, but never received in London, nor has it since been heard of : Whoever will deliver the Will to Messrs.Toller, or bring the same to me, shall receive a Reward of TEN POUNDS.
CHARLES HANNEN, solicitor.
Shaftesbury, April 29th, 1825.




PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in causes, Strong against Ingram, Strong v. Patterson, and Gill v. Roberts, the Creditors of RICHARD TRAVERS, late of Uploaders, in the county of Dorset, Esquire, deceased, (who died on or about the 28th day of July 1813,) are forthwith to come in and prove their debts before James Stephen, Esquire, one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Chambers in Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, or in default thereof they will be excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
CLOWES, ORME, and WEDLAKE,
Temple, Plaintiffs Solicitors.




TO be LET immediately, --- A DWELLING-HOUSE and SHOP, for four or five months, situated in the Market-place of the Town of Yeovil, Somerset.-- Drapers and others having a large Stock to dispose of, will find this a most desirable situation, having an excellent market.
Letters (post-paid) to Mrs.Ann Mitchell, Yeovil, will be attended to.




POOLE, May 6.- Died of a pulmonary complaint, deeply lamented for her amiable and unaffected manners, Mrs.Watts, wife of Mr. Henry Watts, silversmith.




Winchester,
Saturday, May 7.

Tuesday last being the day fixed for laying the foundation stone of the intended Guildhall at Andover, an unusual scene of gaiety and hustle prevailed. Previous to the ceremony, the Bailiff and Corporation, attended by the Members and several distinguished gentlemen, assembled at the Star Inn, and from thence walked in form to the site of the building, accompanied by a band who harmonized the proceedings, with tuneful airs. A vast concourse of people was collected to witness the sight. The windows of the adjacent houses were crowded by ladies, some of whom were even mounted on the roofs, so solicitous were they of being exalted spectators. When silence was obtained, John Harris Langdon, Esq. the architect read an inscription containing the names of the Corporation, the Members for the borough, and the Architect, engraven on a copper plate, which was, together with the current coins of George the Fourth, inserted in a recess excavated for the purpose in the stone. -- After the usual ceremony was pervaded by J.L. Maude, Esq. the bailiff, and the stone lowered and adjusted, the Architect taking a glass of wine, proposed the health of the Bailiff and Corporation, which being drank with three times three, was acknowledged by the Bailiff in an appropriate compendious speech. Richard Footner, Esq. the town clerk, then proposed the health of the two Members, Sir.J.W. Pollen, Bart. &.T.A.Smith, jun. Esq. with 3 times 3; which toast being enthusiastically reiterated, the band immediately played God save the King and Rule Britannia. The procession then returned to the Star Inn, where the Corporation, the Members, and other gentlemen, "in toto" about sixty, sat down to an elegant and sumptuous dinner, provided by Mr. Woodward in a masterly style. After the cloth was removed the song and other appropriate toasts were given, and indiscriminately applauded by the company. Good humour was predominant - dull care was banished - and the most enlivening hilarity prevailed throughout the evening. -"Inter jocosi munera Liberi;" several patriotic songs were sung (amongst which some by Mr.Harrington of Salisbury, in his usual style of excellence), which seemed universally to accord with the loyal sentiments of the company, who did not disband until a late hour. During the afternoon three hogsheads of strong beer were distributed amongst the lower classes, who seemed to participate in the general festivity, whilst the musicians and the workmen employed in raising the building, were busily engaged in demolishing a good dinner at the expence of the Corporation. In the course of the evening several brilliant displays of fire works were exhibited in the town, and the day's amusements concluded with general content and satisfaction.

Monday was married at St.Thomas's, Portsmouth, Capt. Jenkin Jones, R.N. to Elizabeth, only daughter of Harrison Deacon, Esq. of Portsmouth.
On Sunday last died, aged 11 years, Edward, the only son of Dr.Phillip.
On Saturday the 30th ult died, at Fordingbridge, in the 71st year of his age, Mr.William Chubb, manufacturer : he was a man of unimpeachable integrity.
Wednesday se'nnight died at Lyndhurst, Miss Ann Judson, sister of the late Capt. Judson, R.N.

Committed to the County Gaol:- Wm.Brown, Mary Payne, and Sarah Payne, charged with having, on the 12th of March last, at the parish of Portsea, murdered the infant male child of the said Mary Payne, the same having been born a bastard.- William Brackstone, charged with stealing an ash pole, the property of Sir J.W.Pollen.- John Young, with having on the 1st inst. feloniously broken into the dwelling-house of Thomas Warne, of the parish of Hordle, and feloniously stolen a silver watch, a piece of bacon, and divers monies, his property.-. Joseph Bailey, of the parish of Lyndhurst, for not finding sureties of peace towards his father;- Ezekiel Roe, of the parish of Millbrook, for not finding sureties for his appearance at the next quarter sessions.




Southampton,
Saturday, May 7.

The fair Above Bar commenced yesterday and abounded in cattle of every description. Norman cows bore a high price, some fetching �16. Horses of the first quality were greatly in demand, as were Forest ponies. Pigs and Calves were much sought after, and there was an abundance of both: they were not dearer.

There are now to be seen every day, steam packets coming to and going from this port, in every direction.
A race took place on Saturday last, between the Ariadne and Camilla Steam Packets, which terminate in a dead heat. They came from Calshot Castle to the Quay, a distance of seven miles, within half an hour.

BlRTH.- On Thursday the 5th inst. the lady of Daniel Sharp, Esq. of Southampton, of a fourth son.
Married at St.Paul's, Covent Garden, Jervis Cooke, Esq. of Porchester, Hants, son of Rear-Admiral Cooke, to Elizabeth, relict of Charles Tickell, Esq. of Millbrook, Hants.
Thursday se'nnight was married at Eling, by the Rev.W.J.G. Phillips, Mr.Henry King, of Fullerton, near Andover, to Miss Elizabeth King, second daughter of Thomas King, Esq. of Eling.
Sunday was married at Holy Rood Church, Mr.Culverwell, to Miss Shakell, both of this town.
On Monday last was married at St.Mary's Church, by the Rev.Samuel Kent, Arthur Moore, Esq. to Miss Hannah-Maria, daughter of Sir John Millbank.

It is intended to establish a steam vessel, to run from St.Maloes to Guernsey on the 1st of June.
Many depredations have been committed here within the last few nights, especially in stealing lead from dwelling-houses in the eastern part of the town.




NEWPORT, May 6,- Lady Barrington, of Swainston-House, who was severely injured by being thrown from her horse on Tuesday the 26th ult. on Bowcombe Down, on her return home from Newport, is, we are happy to hear, so much recovered as to be able to leave her bed, and great hopes are entertained that a complete recovery is not far distant. Her ladyship is said to be as good a horsewoman as any in England.

The lover of good strong beer in this Island will be pleased to learn that Mr.B. Mew, of this town, common brewer, has purchased the whole, with the exception of three, of the public-houses which heretofore belonged to Messrs.Wise and Co. By this purchase Mr.Mew is become one of the most extensive brewers in the county.
A petition from the owners and occupiers of land in this Island, against any alteration in the present corn laws, was presented to the House of Commons on Thursday last by John Fleming, Esq. one of our County Members; and the same day, G.P. Jervoise, Esq. our other County Member, presented a petition from the millers of the Island, against the importation of foreign flour.




Salisbury,
Monday, May 9.

SALISBURY THEATRE.--Miss Huddart takes her benefit this evening; and we have no doubt but that the decided sufferage which the public have given this young lady throughout the season, will he confirmed by the surest and most flattering testimony of general approbation, - a full house. The piece's she has selected are calculated to please both by their novelty and excellence. Her father (Mr.Huddart) an actor of well-known and acknowledged talents, will perform upon this occasion. -- Mr.Heathcote produces for his benefit on Wednesday, a new operatic drama written by himself, containing various songs, the words and music of which have been composed by him. His literary talents are highly spoken of, - Miss.Grant prefers her claim to public patronage on Friday evening, and we sincerely wish her the success she merits.

The Panorama which is open to-day at our Assembly Rooms, is, we are told, a noble specimen of the artist's pencil, displaying the last six years of the life of the great Napoleon. The battles of Ligny, Waterloo, and Genappe, the taking of Buonaparte's carriage; the exterior and interior views of St.Helena, and the funeral procession of Buonaparte; subjects that are always interesting to every Englishman and lover of his country. We understand the panorama has been visited by some of the principal characters who were present at the battle, and who have expressed their astonishment at the accuracy in which it is delineated.

A numerous meeting of the parishioners of Warminster, was held at the: town hall on Friday morning, to take into consideration a proposition for raising the salary of the Assistant Overseer, Mr. Daniell, from �100. to �140. per annum. It was a vestry meeting called for the purpose, and a considerable degree of interest had been excited on the subject among the inhabitants of the town. After a long discussion, the votes were taken by ballot, when there appeared 115 votes for the salary of �100. and 66 votes for �140. - Majority against the increased salary 49.

On Tuesday last was married at Warminster, Mr.Henry Morgan, grocer, of New Bond-street, Bath, to Julia, third daughter of the late Mr.John Buckler, jun. of the former place.
On the 26th ult. was married, at Lower Straton, near Swindon, F.Litten, Esq., youngest son of T. Litten, Esq. of South Marston, near Highworth, to Miss Hall, eldest daughter of the late D. Hall, Esq. of the former place.
On the 26th ult. was married at the Friends Meeting-house, Bristol, Beaven Rake, of Shaftesbury, to Fanny, daughter of the late James Stansfield, of Bristol.
On Thursday the 28th ult. was married, at Broad Mayne, by the Rev J. Urquhart, Mr.William Samways, to Miss Elizabeth Foot, both of the same place.
Thursday se'nnight was married, at Melksham, Mr.Hiscocks, of Snarlton Farm, to Miss Breach, of Melksham.
Monday was married, at Semly, Mr. John Welch, of Semly, second son of Mr.Robert Welch, to Susanna, eldest daughter of Mr.John Butler, of Witham Friary, Somerset.
Monday was married, at West Lavington, Mr.Paul Draper, to Miss Ann Chapman.
Married on the 2d instant, at the Friends' Meeting-House, at Sherborne, William Spence, of Birstwith, in the county of York, to Ann, youngest daughter of Thomas Bracher, of Wincanton, Somerset.
Monday was married at Owremoigne[?], Dorset, by the Rev. George Pickard, jun., Mr.Bascombe, of that place, to Harriet, third daughter of the late Rev. -- Langfield, of Beaminster.
On Tuesday morning last died, at his house in Grosvenor-street, London, Sir John Cox Hippisley, Bart. in his 80th year. In early life he entered as a Student, and became a Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. He served the office of High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1800, and was for many years an active Magistrate of the county of Somerset. As a Vice-President and efficient Member of the West of England Agricultural Society, he will long be remembered.- The title devolves on his son, now Sir John Stuart Hippisley.
On the 16th ult. died at Dean, aged 24, after a long and painful illness, borne with Christian fortitude, Martha, second daughter of Mr. Richard Harding.
On Friday last died, after a lingering illness, Ellen, fourth daughter of Mrs.Harding, Southstoke, near Bath, and sister to Miss Harding, Warminster.
On the 30th ult. died at Bath, Miss Wroughton, of Wilcot House, Wilts, in the 71st year of her age.
On the 27th ult. died at Melksham, Robert Fowler, Esq. aged 69. Mr.Fowler was a member of the Society of Friends, of which he was a bright ornament. To the most enlarged philanthropy he united a simplicity, a kindness, and an affability of deportment, that shed lustre on his Christian profession. In him the poor, the erring, and the indigent, always found a ready counsellor and a willing friend.
Died on the 29th ult. at Cerne, aged 24, universally beloved and lamented, Worthington, youngest son of the late Mr. Henry Smith Brice, surgeon, of Sherborne.
On Sunday the 1st died, at his uncle's house, at Westbrook, John, eldest son of the late Mr.Ralph Gaby, of Chippenham, in his 18th year.
On Monday last died Miss Gent, the last remaining child of Harry Gent, Esq. of Devizes.
Tuesday last died after a long illness, in his 75th year, Mr.Wm.Chubb, of Swallowcrift Mill.
On Saturday morning died, after a long affliction, Mr. John Smith, an old and very respectable cheesemonger, of Gigant-street, in this city, aged 77.
On Friday last died, after a long illness, Mr.John Batchelor, formerly a clothier, of this city, aged 48.

On Saturday se'nnight at the workhouse at Mells, near Frome, a young woman only 18 was safely delivered of three girls: one was born with eight teeth, another with four, and the third with two. They were all born alive, and were baptized, but did not survive the following day.

Dreadful Accident.-On Tuesday last, the York-House coach from Bath to Oxford was upset, The coachman had drawn up at the summit of a sharp hill going out of Swindon, for the purpose of having the wheel dragged, when the pole of the carriage touched the flanks of one of the leaders, which began kicking, and afterwards set off at a furious rate down the hill. In descending, the coach was overturned, and Thos. Mayris, Esq. Lieutenant R.N. was thrown from his seat, had his thigh broken in a dreadful manner, and was otherwise so much injured, that he only survived till three o'clock the next morning; another of the outside passengers was seriously bruised, and one of the horses was killed on the spot.

A few days since a field roller passed over a child at Wroughton, near Swindon, and caused its death.

Execution.- On the 27th ult. the following prisoners were executed at Ilchester, pursuant to the sentences at the late Somerset assizes :- Samuel Blanning and Henry York, for highway robbery; Phineas Radford, for sheep-stealing; and John Gill and John Willmott, for horse-stealing.

Three men convicted of horse-stealing in the late western circuit, have been hanged; and there is great reason to suppose that the Judges will continue to make severe examples for this too prevalent crime.

Caution to Servants.- On Tuesday the 27th ult. Jasper Maidment, and Sarah his wife, servants in husbandry to Mrs Sarah Brown, of Ringwood, were sentenced (by the Rev.James Willis, of Sopley) to one month's imprisonment and to be kept to hard labour, in the County Bridewell, for leaving their service before the expiration of their contract.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol:- Thos.Payne, of the city of New Sarum, shoemaker, charged with having on the 3d instant embezzled goods the property of James Wheeler, of the said city.
Committed to the House of Correction, Devizes.- Joseph Watts, for one month, for leaving his service before the expiration of the time for which he was hired.- William Harding, for 6 weeks, for destroying fish in a private fishery of E.D. Poore, Esq.- Isaac Batchelor, for two months, for trespassing on the property of M.H. Beach, Esq. of Netheravon.- Edw.Scammel, for three months, for the non performance of an order of bastardy, due to the parish of Wilton.- Thos.Waldron, for being a rogue and a vagabond, and exposing his person in the parish of Savenake; James Woodward, and Wm. Kilmister, for being rogues and vagabonds, one month each. Wm.Scott and Thos.Ford, for leaving their places of service, one month each.
Committed to the Old Bridewell, Devizes:- Thomas Cullis, of Cherhill, charged with stealing a sack and 46lbs of flour, the property of Rebecca Baily, of Calstone Wellington.- Mary Ann Frowd, for stealing a one-pound promissory note, the property of James Burgess, of Calne. Wm.Edwards and Wm.Stanton, charged with stealing three bushels of potatoes, the property of Chas. Tyler, of Calne.- Moses Millard, charged with feloniously passing to Rd. Caswell, a certain bill, purporting to be of the value of �10 which bill is of no value.




TO ALL WHO VALUE THEIR SIGHT.

The Sight of the Aged restored, the Weak Sight strengthened, and the Perfect Sight preserved by MORRIS'S IMPROVED SPECTACLES, upon unerring principles.
IN consequence of the many applications for the IMPROVED SPECTACLES, Mr. MORRIS (manufactuer to the late Messrs. Williams and Co. London,) respectfully informs the inhabitants of SALISBURY and its vicinity, that he intends residing a short time at Mr.Webb's, baker, Catherine-street, next door to the Prince Regent's Hotel, Salisbury, where may be had the Improved Spectacles, which have received the approbation of Medical Men of the first celebrity in London and Edinburgh; they do not require the frequent changing that other Glasses do, but give ease and comfort to the sight for years; likewise the Atmospheric Glasses, for weak and impaired Eyes.
P.S. Mr.Morris returns thanks to the Inhabitants of Salisbury and its vicinity, and begs to inform them that in consequence of numerous application he is induced to prolong his stay for a short time.
Mr.M. particularly cautions the public against the purchase of Spectacles from Hawkers or chance places of sale, as they frequently occasion a total blindness by their use.
Manufactory, No.46; Cable-street, St.George's in the East, London.
Please to enquire of Mr.Morris, at Mr. Webb's, baker; Catherine-street, next door to the Prince Regent's Hotel, Salisbury.




GEO. BAKER, NURSERY and SEEDSMAN, STAPLEFORD, Wilts, respectfully announces that he has for Sale, TURNIP SEEDS of various kinds, from one of the first Houses in London (warranted from transplanted roots); all sorts of Agricultural and Garden Seeds, with every other article in the above line.
G.B. has a small quantity of SEED of the PURPLE SWEDE, much approved of in Kent.




TEN GUINEAS REWARD.
A DRY EWE STOLEN

WHEREAS on Tuesday night the 17th of April, or the night following, one DRY EWE of the Dorset breed, was Stolen from a Flock in a Pasture near the House of Mr.Charles Atkinson, of Lower Woodsford, in the county of Dorset.
Whoever will give information of the Offender or Offenders, shall, on his or their conviction, receive the above Reward by application to Mr.Charles Atkinson, at Woodsford.




TO MILLERS AND MILLWRIGHTS.

FOR SALE, --- Three Pairs of very superior four-feet French MILL STONES, made of the very best large picked Burrs. Also for, Sale, two oak Horse-wheel Shafts and Gudgeons, 9 feet and 7 feet 6; two stout Spar Shafts and Gudgeons, 17 feet and 15 feet; two Spur Wheels, with cast iron Segments, 4 feet 2, 1 3/4 inch Pitch. - Apply to William Flower, millwright, Winchester.




LOWER COLLINGBOURNE, WILTS.
To Carpenters and Wheelwrights

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the New Inn, Collingbourne, by T.RAWLINS, on Monday the 16th of May, 1825, at three o'clock in the afternoon, positively without reserve.- All those desirable LEASEHOLD PREMISES, situate at Lower Collingbourne, in the occupation of Mr.Levi Smith, carpenter and wheelwright; consisting of a respectable dwelling house, with tenement adjoining, large work-shop, stable, sawing house, good yard paled in, and excellent inclosed garden, well stocked with fruit trees.
The above premises are held under the Marquis of Aylesbury, for the life of a healthy person aged 57 years, subject to a small quit rent of one shilling per annum.
For a view of the estate, apply to the tenant, and for further particulars to T. Rawlins, auctioneer Andover.