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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, October 17, 1825
It is highly satisfactory to find, from the Leeds Intelligencer, that the malcontent workmen in the Yorkshire clothing districts are following the footsteps of the Thames shipwrights. Some refractory fellows have been taken up at Bradford for "molesting-" those who had returned to their work; and at Halifaxthe people are said to be " returning to their senses." The workmen at the latter place have signed the engagement required by their masters, against all connexion with the Union.
WEYMOUTH, Oct. 15.
The theatre closed last evening with the benefit of that excellent performer Mr.Harvey, the manager, and under the patronage of Mrs.C.Buxton. The house was crowded in every part, and at the conclusion of the play Mr.Harvey addressed the audience in terms expressive of his gratitude for the very liberal support he had received at their hands during the season, assuring them that he should endeavour on every future occaston to merit a continuance of their fostering patronage. This farewell address was rcceived with unbounded applause by a most brilliant audience.
Yesterday a coroner's inquest was held before J.Martin, Esq., mayor, on the body of Mr.Peter Livou, of Guernsey, who was picked up floating in our bay, having a few days since fallen overboard the Francis Freeling, Post-office packet, in Portland roads. The verdict of the jury was "Found drowned."
The ball at Thomas's Rooms on Monday next, the 17th inst. will be attended by a numerous assemblage of nobility and gentry.
A ball is announced to take place on Wednesday next, under sanction of the Committee, at Russell's Public Assembly Rooms.
Winchester,
Saturday, October 15.
Weyhill Fair.-The sheep penned on Monday exceeded 150,000 in number. The sellers at first stood out for high prices, but finding the sale dull, they gave way, and the sheep in general went off rather briskly: Down Ewes fetched from 27s. to 44s., - some lots of a a superior breed 47s. Down Lambs 16s. to 33s.; some as high as 36s. Wethers from 27s. to 46s.-some fat ones 50s.-Some lots were driven off unsold.
In the Horse fair, there was a remarkably fine show of strong cart colts, which fetched very high prices. Hunters were not so numerous as usual. There was a string of Flanders mares, remarkable for their size, symmetry, and colour, which attracted much attention.
The Hop Fair commenced on Wednesday afternoon, when there were grounded about 1500 pockets, including 300 old ones of various dates. Many pockets were brought from Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Kent. The prices asked for on Wednesday for Country Hops were �28. per cwt.; Farnham 30 guineas per cwt. On Thursday business began to grow a little dull, owing to the growers being strenuous for their prices; but on Friday there was a little giving way, and all the hops were sold.
The quantity of Cheese pitched this year was rather small, and it met with a dull sale. A pretty considerable quantity remained till Friday. The prices were as follow: best two year old Somerset 84s. per cwt.; one year old ditto 66s. to 76s.; North Wiltshire 60s. to 70s.; skim cheese 30s. to 45s. �When our account reached us this afternoon, some cheese remained on the hill unsold.
The weather proved exceedingly fine throughout the week. We noticed on Wednesday the Marquis and Marchioness of Winchester and family; Mr Justice Burrough, Sir John Dugdale Astley, Bart: Sir Henry Wright Wilson, M.P.., &c:. &c:
One or two of the light-fingered.gentry, detected in their vocation, have been lodged in Andover gaol.
James Warne, Esq. has heen sworn in Mayor of Basingstoke, for the year ensuing.
Birth.- On Tuesday last at Avington Rectory. the lady of the Rev.Mr.Bonnett, of a son.
Married on Tuesday last at St.Swithin's Church, in this city, by the Rev.Mr.Norris, rector of Hackney, the Right Rev. William Hart Coleridge, D.D: Lord Bishop of Barbadoes, to Miss.Rennell, eldedt daughter of the Very Rev. the Dean of Winchester, and grand-daughter of the late Judge Blackstone.
Thursday was married at Bentley, in this county, Joseph M'Carogher. Esq. M.D., of Farnham, to Jane, eldest daughter of Captain Ommanney, R.N., of Northbrook House.
On Thursday last was married, at Romsey, Mr.James Judd, of the Fox Inn, to Sarah, 2d daughter of Mr.Robert Mason, of the same place.
On Tuesday last died, in the 69th year of his age, after a long illness which he bore with Christian fortitude ;Mr. Smith, upwards of forty years a respectable currier of Romsey.
Died lately, aged 6 years, William, son of Mr.Sherlock, of this city.
Saturday last, died, aged 3 years, Richard, son of Mr.R.Cull, grocer, of this city.
The following inquests have been taken by Mr.Todd during the present week :- At Clanville, on the body of George Waight, aged about 11 years, who ,was found dead at the bottom of a well: it is supposed that he was drinking from the bucket, and that losing his balance, he was precipitated into the water. From the bruises he received in the fall, it is thought he was deprived of life before he reached the bottom. Verdict, " Accidental Death." - At Easton, on the body of Ann Mason, who at a very advanced age was found dead on her bed, Verdict,"Died by the Visitation of God."
On Thursday last an inquest was taken before P.H.Pargeter, Gent. coroner for the hundred of Fordingbridge, on view of the body of Thomas Bailey, blacksmith of that place, who left home the preceding morning, about three o'clock, and was found in the course of the day, suspended by a silk handkerchief in a hay-loft on the borders of the New Forest, with his throat cut in a shocking manner. After a patient and minute investistigation of the case, the Jury returned verdict, "that the deceased came to his death by a wound inflicted on his throat by his own hand with a knife, while labouring under a temporary fit of insanity."
On Saturday night last two lambs were stolen, from a field on St.Giles's HiII, near this city, the property of Mr.Pickering, butcher.
Christchurch, Oct.15.- The comet whiich has excited so much curiosity lately, was not visible here until the evening of the 7th instant, when it was observed in the constellation of the Whale, its right ascension 32 degrees, and its declination 20 degrees south; oblique ascension 20 degrees. Since that time, from the intervention of clouds and fog's, it has been invisible until last evening, when a faint view of it was obtained on the meridian, at an altitude of 7 degrees only, right ascension 10 degrees 30 minutes, south declination 33 degrees 25 minutes; so that from its rapid progress towards the south-west, it is not probable it will be seen again in this latitude.
Southampton,
Saturday, October 15.
Our platform has been planted with fine hardy trees, the liberal gift of Mr.Rogers, nurseryman.
Sunday last was married, at St.Michael's Church, by the Rev. S.Sutton, Mr.Wm.Drake to Miss N. HilI.
On Thursday was married, at All Saints Church, ---- Denmark, Esq. M.D. to Mrs.Pusey, of this town.
Same day was married Mr.G.Trigg, widower, to Miss Louisa Crook.
On Tuesday last died in this town, in his 65th year, Richard Higginson, Esq. of Bath, sincerely beloved and lamented by his afficted family and numerous friends, for his many amiable qualities.
There is now in the garden of Miss Grovesnor, in this town, an apple-tree in full blossom.
Newport, Oct.14, - Some fine touches of "bob major" were rang on the bells of Saint Thomas's Chapel on Monday, in celebration of the return of William Kirkpatrick, Esq. with his Iady.
On Wednesday morning the Unitarian Chapel, which has of late undergone great reparation and improvement. was re-opened; and in the morning service was conducted by the Rev.Mr.Maurice, of Southamnton, and in the evening by the Rev.Russel Scott, of Portsmouth, - During the interim of the services, a public tea took place at the Green Dragon Inn, in celebration of the re-opening.
Salisbury,
Monday, October 17, 1825.
On Thursday last Wadham Wyndham, Esq. was sworn in Mayor of Wi!ton for the ensuing year, on which occasion he gave an elegant entertainment to the Members of the Corporation and a large party of friends at the Town Hall.
On behalf of the Society for promoting Education and Industry among the Indians and destitute Settlers in Canada, Mr.Osgood, the agent, has within the last few days collected various subscriptions in this city. Among the subscription to this benevolent institution are our venerable Bishop, the Very Rev. the Dean, one of the Canons, and a Prebendary of our Cathedral. Mr.Osgood hopes that the conduct of such distinguished individuals will influence other benevolent gentlemen to go and do likewise.
Mr.Alderman Key, of London, arriived on Wednesday at Chippenham. in a post~chaise and four, for the purpose of canvassing that borough. On approaching the town, the populace took the horses from the carriage and drew him through Chippenham, amid immense cheering, headed by a band of music. Several of his friends afterward joined him at the Angel Inn, where they partook of all excellent dinner.
We congratulate the public on the appearance of Mr.Britton's third Volume of the "Beauties of Wiltshire." This volume completes the Description of our County, and with its procursors forms a rich fund of Topographical, Statistical, Antiquarian, and Biographical Information, interesting to all connected with, or residing in the district to which it relates. Our limits will not permit us to enter into any detail of its rnultifarious contents; though we may specify among the most prominent subjects, Malmesbury and its Abbey, Farley Castle. Lacock Abbey, Fonthill Abbey, and the grand Druidical Temple at Avebury. It is accompanied by fifteen beautiful views, and a map of the county, and preceded by an interesting biographical Memoir of the Author.
On Tuesday last there was a public dinner at the Wheat Sheaf Inn, Market Lavington, to celebrate the removal of the Littleton Turnpike Gate. It was attended by almost every respectable inhabitant of the place, and by many gentlemen from the neighbourhood. -- J.Sainsbury, Esq. acted as Chairman, and B.Hayward, sen. Esq. as Vice-President, whose healths were enthusiastically drunk, as were those of Mr.A. E. Saunders, Mr.Moule, and others, who were instrumental to the removal of the Market Lavington Gate in February last. A song, which afforded much mirth, was sung by Mr.A. Newman; and another, composed expressly for the occasion, by Mr.Tucker, surgeon, whose health being drunk, Mr.T. in returning thanks, addressed the meeting at considerable Iength, and expatiated with much energy on the important measure which had been accomplished. Several amateurs favoured the company with an excellent performance of instrumental music; and altogether there was never a more convivial evening party.
The Committee of Management of the Dorset Association for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, held their quarterly meeting on Monday last, at the county hall, Dorchester, W.M. Pitt, Esq. M.P. in the chair. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Central Committee, stating that mortars on Capt.Manby's plan had been ordered to be placed at the several stations recommended on the coast: and that two Iife-boats were building, one of which was ordered to be placed at Chesil Cove, and the other at Abbotsbury. �300 was voted to be transmitted to the Central Committee. Thus is this institution humanely providing for the safety of our seamen, and we trust it will be well supported.
A trial was made, on the 3d inst. at Lyme, of a boat, furnished with copper air-tight cases, according to the plan recommended by Capt.H. Spencer, R.N. in order to obviate the great expense of the regular life boat. The boat was of small dimensions, and borrowed for the purpose: under the thwarts were placed the air-tight cases of thin copper, enclosed in boxes of three-quarters-of-an-inch Norway deal, for greater security; outside the boat, and attached to the gunwhale, were also two similar cases, five feet in Iength and eight inches square. Capt.Spencer found three seamen volunteers to accompany him; when, having pulled out the pIug, and filled the boat with water, they rowed out where the sea ran the highest, and laid her broadside to the sea, which broke over her so violently as to render it difficult for the men to prevent themselves from being washed out of the boat, having fully ascertained that she was perfectly safe when filled with water, they baled her out, and rowed out in the heaviest sea to the S.E. point of the Cobb, where she was placed in every direction to receive the shocks of the sea, which were sustained in a manner such as the most sanguine could not have anticipated. The success of the plan will he extremeIy valuable to the merchant service, as, by procuring six cases, the common ship's boat may in a few minutes be rendered a life-boat.
Birth.-On Monday the 10th instant, at the Vicarage, Mere, the lady of the Rev.Stephen Hyde Cassan, of a daughter.- On the 3d of October, at his house in Stratton-street, the lady of George Carr Glyn, Esq. of a son.
On Thursday se'nnight was married, Mr.Stephen Blake, of South Newton, near this city, to Miss Sarah Blewden, only daughter of Mr.Thos.Blewden, of Stapleford, in this county.
On Monday last was married Mr.Stephen Ford, of South Newton, to Miss Louisa Down, eldest daughter of Mr. George Down, of the said place.
On Monday last was married. at Andover, Hants, Mr.Criswick, of Sherborne, Dorset, to Eleanor Jane, only daughter of the late Geo.Stickland, Esq. of Dorchester, in the latter county.
On Tuesday last was married at Northwood, in the Isle of Wight, Samuel, eldest son of Mr.Thomas Lavington, of Poulshot, Wilts, to Anne, second daughter of the late Mr.CharIes Croome, of Bishops Cannings, in the same county.
On Monday last was married at Holt, by the Rev.James Mayo, Mr.Thomas Bennell, maltster, of Wimborne, to Miss Biles, of the same place.
On Thursday the 22d ult.was married, at the Abbey Church, Bath, Mr.J.Randall, land-surveyor, of Fisherton Anger, to Miss Mary Holly, of Wilton.
On the 1st instant died at Semley, in this county, aged 65 years, after a tedious illness, borne with exemplary patience and resignation, Mr.George Parham, of that place. He was possessed of many estimable qualities, and his death will be long regretted by those who knew him.
On the 5th inst. died at Shepton-Mallet, W.Green, Esq. in the 41st year of his age.
On Sunday the 9th inst. died, in this city, aged 30, Mrs.Jane Maffey, a maiden lady, late of Stratford.
On Wednesday last died, after a long affliction, Mr. Thomas Slade, of Bapton.
Wednesday morning died, much lamented, Mrs.Taylor, wife of Mr.Taylor, butcher, of this city.
Tuesday last died at Chippenham, in the 22d year of his age, Benjamin, son of Mr. Alexander, grocer, of that place.
On Wednesday last died at her brother's house at Downton, after a lingering and painful illness, borne with the most exemplary fortitude, Letitia, only daughter of the late R. Hooper. Esq. of Pewsey.
Friday se'nnight died, Lucy, the wife of the Rev.H. Bayntun, of Devizes sincereIy lamented by her surviving relatives and acquaintance.
Singular Occurrence in Natural History.- A lark that has been in the possession of a gentleman in the neighbourhood three years, has lately turned perfectly black.
As a proof of the mildness of the season, a gentleman in the neighbourhood of this city has asparagus in an open bed fit to be cut. Several gentlemen have also apple trees in full bloom.
Two dogs, one a greyhound, the other a lurcher, during the night of Wednesday last, got into-the sheep-fold of Mr.Jesty, of Druce, near Dorchester, and killed thirty sheep. The dogs were detected next morning by their bloody appearance, and immediately destroyed. One of them belonged to Mr.Jesty, the other to a neighbour. The same dogs it is supposed, killed two sheep the night preceding belonging to Mr.Harding, of Waterson Farm.
Committed to Fisherton Gaol: -James Lambert, of Motcombe, Dorset, labourer, and James Gray, of Semley, Wilts, labourer, charged with having in the night of the 13th inst. broken into a barn beIoning- to.J.Benett, Esq. in the parish of Tisbury, and stolen therefrom about nine bushels of barley, his property. - Wm.Harris, charged with stealing divers tools the property of James Sutton, of the city of New Sarum.
Committed to the House of Correction, Devizes. - Enoch Payne, of Crockerton, for three months, for a breach of the game laws. - Hannah Comely, of Somerford Magna, for six months, for being a lewd woman. - Thomas Chubb, of Odstock, for six weeks, for destroying fish, the property of the Earl of Radnor.- William Winter, of Landford, for three months, for a breach of the game laws.
THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY of the DORCHESTER LADIES ASSOCIATION for promoting CHRISTIANITY among the JEWS, will be holden at the Town-Hall, DORCHESTER, on Tuesday the 18th of October, at one o'clock in the afternoon, when aIl the Friends of the Association are invited to attend.- The Rev.Mr.HAWTREY, A.M. Secretary of the Parent Society; the Rev.Mr.MARSH, A.M. Vicar of St.Peter's, Colchester; and the Rev.Mr.Cox, A.M. of Bridgnorth, are deputed to give their assistance at the Anniversary, by the London Society for promoting Christianity among the Jews.
On the Evening of the same day, a SERMON will be preached in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Dorchester, by the Rev.Mr.MARSH, A.M. Vicar of St. Peter's, Colchester, in behalf of the Society for promoting Christianity among the Jews.
Divine Service will begin at 6 o'clock in the evening.
Market-Place, Salisbury.
R.MACKRELL, Plumber and Glazier, respectfully begs leave to return his sincere thanks to the nobility, gentry, and public in generaI, for the liberal patronage and support he has hitherto received from them, and solicits a continuance of the same.
R.M. avails himself of the opportunity of informing them, that he has succceded to the Business of Mr.JEBOULT, on the Canal, in the above branches, which he intends carrying on, in conjunction with his own, and solicits a continuance of those favors so many years conferred on Mr.Jeboult, assuring them, that no exertion on his part shall be wanting to merit the same.
October 15, 1825.
JOHN JEBOULT, having declined the Business of a Plumber and Glazier, in favor of Mr.R.MACKRELL, takes this opportunity of thanking his friends and the public, for the liberal support he has so many years experienced, and of recommending his Successor, for whom he solicits a continuance of their favors, which he is satisfied will meet with every attention.
New Canal, Salisbury, Oct.15, 1825.
Catherine-Street, Salisbury.
I. WHITE (Successor to Mr. RANGER), COOK, PASTRY COOK, and CONFECTIONER, begs leave most respectfully to return his sincere thanks to his numerous Friends for the very liberal support he has experienced during the short time he has commenced Business, and assures them he shall ever endeavour by strict attention to their commands, and supplying them with every article in the trade of the very best quality and on the most reasonable terms, to merit a continuance of their favors.
Oct.15, 1825.
SALISBURY.
FOR SALE by AUCTION, by Mr.Vidler, on Thursday and Friday, the 20th and 21st of October, 1825, - The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and various other Effeets, of Mr.Scorey, who his quitting his residence in Silver-street:
Comprising 4-post and tent bedsteads, with cotton and other furnitures; feather and mill-puff beds, mattresses, and bedding; carpets, pier and dressing glasses; mahogany dining, Pembroke, and dressing tables: chests of drawers, bureau and bookcase, chairs, a 30-hour clock, several lots of fine old China, gIass, prints and paintings, a few select Books, culinary utensils, &c.
AIso shop store canisters, scales and weights, show glasses, and various other articles.-- The sale to commence each morning at eleven.
Catalogues may be had at Mr.Knight's Upholstery Warehouse, High-street; and at the place of sale.
FREEHOLD LAND, at SHIRLEY.
Near Southampton.
TO be SOLD by TENDER, ---About Twelve Acres of Freehold ARABLE LAND, at Shirley, 2 miles from Southampton, most eligibly situated for building and commanding very beautiful and exten-views of the Isle of Wight, Southampton river, the New Forset, &c. - Mr.Hazelgrove, schoolmaster, Shirley, will shew the premises; and further particulars may be obtained on application to Mr. Daman, solicitor, Romsey, Hants, to whom tenders may be sent. This is the only piece of Freehold Land in the neighbourhood likely to be brought in the market for many years.