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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, October 5th, 1812
COLONIAL DEPARTMENT. -- DOWNING-STREET, Sept.28 -- Dispatches, of which the following are a copy and extract, were this day received by the Earl of Bathurst, one of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, from Lieut.-Gen. Sir George Prevost, Governor in Chief of his Majesty's Provinces in North America.
Montreal, Aug.14
My LORD,
I HAVE the honour to transmit herewith, for your Lordship's information, the copy of a report which has been forwarded to me by Major-General Brock, of the surrender, by capitulation, of the American post of Michilimackinac to a detachment of his Majesty's troops from St.Joseph's, under the command of Captain Roberts, of the 10th Royal Veteran Battalion. This report is accompanied by a return of prisoners taken, and of the stores which were found in the fort.
In addition to these I have a further report of the crews of two vessels, to the number of 43, who were in the fort, having fallen into our hands, together with 700 packs of furs.
My dispatch, No. 59, will have acquainted your Lordship of a large detachment from the American army having taken possession of Sandwich on the 12th ultimo.
Brig.-Gen.Hull, I find, commenced his operations against Ambertsberg a few days after; and the detachment of the 41st regiment have behaved with great gallantry in repelling three attempts made by the Americans to approach the fort, by the river Canard.
These successes, with the diversion on the flank of the enemy by the possession of Michilimackinac on the 17th ult. May be attended with consequences favourable to the security at Upper Canada.
I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) GEORGE PREVOST.
Fort Michilimackinac, July 17.
SIR,
ON the 15th instant I received letters by express from Major-Gen.Brock, with orders to adopt the most prudent measures either for offence or defence, which circumstances might point out; and having received intelligence from the best information, that large reinforcements were daily expected to br thrown into this garrison, with the thorough conviction that my situation at St.Joseph's was totally indefensible, I determined to lose no time in making the meditated attack on this fort.
On the 16th, at ten o'clock in the morning, I embarked my few men with about 180 Canadians, and two iron six pounders. The boats arrived without the smallest accident at the place of rendezvous, at three o'clock the following morning; by the exertions of the Canadians, one of the guns was brought up a height commanding the garrison, and ready to act about ten o'clock. A summons was then sent in; a copy of the capitulation which followed, I have the honour to enclose. At twelve o'clock the American colours were hauled down, and those of his Majesty hoisted. A committee has been appointed to examine the state of the public stores.
Enclosed also are the returns of the ordnance and military stores found in the fort, and the strength of the garrison. The greatest praise is due to every individual employed in this expedition; to my own officers I am indebted, in particular, for their active assistance in carrying all my orders into effect.
I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) CHAS. ROBERTS, Capt.Com.
The Adjutant -General, &c. &c. &c.
[By the Articles of Capitulation, the garrison were to march out with the honours of war, lay down their arms, and become prisoners of war; to be sent to the United States by the British Government, not to serve again this war till exchanged: private property to be held sacred; and all Citizens of the United States, who shall not take the oath of allegiance to his Britannic Majesty, to depart with their property from the island in one month from the date of the Capitulation.- The return of the garrison, including 2 first Lieutenants, the Staff, and non-commissioned, was 61; - ordnance 7 pieces.]
Extract of a dispatch from Lieut-Gen.Sir George Prevost, to Earl Bathurst, dated Montreal, 17th of August 1812.
I HAVE the honour to inform your Lordship, that an invasion of Upper Canada took place on the 12th of July Iast, the enemy having on that day crossed the River Detroit with a force, composed of regular troops and militia, together with 40 or 50 cavalry, amounting in the whole to about 2300 men, under the command of Brig,-Gen.Hull, and took post at Sandwich.
The militia in the neighbourhood not being able to oppose any effectual resistance, retreated upon their approach towards Fort Ambertsberg, about 12 miles distant. Part of the enemy's force having since advanced to within six miles of that fort, several skirmishe have taken place between them and the troops of the garrison, which have constantly terminated in favour of the latter, with the loss of several men on the part of the enemy, and of only one soldier of the 41st killed, and another wounded, and a similar loss on the part of the Indians; and, I am happy to say, that on these occasions, his Majesty's 41st regiment in a particular manner distinguished themselves.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, Spet.29- Vice Admiral Sir Edward Pellew has transmitted to John Wilson Croker, Esq. a letter from Captain Dench, of his Majesty's sloop Nautilus, giving an account of his having captured, off Carbonara, the Brave, French privateer, of five guns and 112 men, and re-captured an English merchant vessel, the only prize she had taken.
And also a letter from Captain Hamilton, of his Majesty's ship Termagant, stating the capture of L'Intrepide, a French privateer, of about three guns and 40 men, on the 22d of July, off Malaga, by the boats of the Termagant, under the directions of Lieutenant Moorman.
We are sorry to learn that on Sunday morning last, at seven o'clock, Low Mills, the property of Mr.H.Battersby, were discovered to be on fire. For a short time the flames raged with the greatest fury, without any prospect of extinguishing them till the entire premises were consumed, when happily the arrival of the engines, with the prompt exertions of a great number of friends, succeeded in preserving the cotton manufactory without much damage. The cause of this accident remains unexplained, but it is supposed that some metallic substance getting between the mill-stone, and from thence to the ring, lodged there until the fire broke out. With the mill, to which the factory adjoins, a considerable quantity of grain was destroyed. We understand the premises were well insured.- (Liverpool Courier.)
A magnificent monument , in honour of Lord Nelson, has been erected in one of the squares of Greenwich Hospital. The statute of the immortal Hero is in a recumbent position, and surrounded by emblematical figures of the United Countries, mourning his loss, and a great number of rich corresponding ornaments and devices.
PORT NEWS.
PLYMOUTH, Sept. 29. On Saturday arrived his Majesty's ship Implacable, of 74 guns, Capt,Watson, from the fleet under the command of Sir Edward Pellew, which she left a month since off Toulon, and has not brought any particular news. She touched at Gibraltar, and sailed from thence 16 days since. On her passage she spoke three line-of-battle ships from Portsmouth, bound to the Mediterranean, to relieve as many of Sir Edw. Pellew's fleet, the Ville de Paris, Kent, and Sultan men of war, being in want of repair, it was expected would be ordered to England as soon as the above ships joined the fleet. The Implacable brought a few passengers, about 100 French prisoners and several invalids.
The Diomede, of 50 guns, and Success frigate, with transports having the Guards on board, from Lisbon, put into Cawsand Bay on Sunday, owing to contrary winds and bad weather.
The outward-bound West-India fleet sailed from the Cove of Cork on the morning of the 22d instant, under convoy of the Helena and Fawn.
PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 30. The Prevoyante store-ship,. which arrived here on Monday from Gibraltar, left the Rock on the 10th inst. in company with Implacable, 74, Capt. Watson (put into Plymouth). General Maitland was then said to be in communication with Lord Wellington.
The Rota frigate, which has arrived from Lisbon, brings intelligence, that the Jasper, and a convoy of transports, with invalids and wounded soldiers, 1000 French prisoners, and 150 Officers, sailed from thence on the 10th inst. The Standard and St.Alban's were expected from Cadiz to convoy home 600 more prisoners. Five-thousand prisoners are waiting at Lisbon to be brought to this country, about 200 of which are daily employed in the arsenal. One hundred and fifty prisoners arrived in the Rota.
His Majesty's hired armed cutter Idas was on Monday taken into Little Hampton harbour, having been seized while at anchor in the Downs, by the Custom-house Officers of Arundel, for having carried on an illicit trade.
Sunday-. Arrived the Argo, of 44 guns, Captain Warren, with Mr.Canning, from Constantinople.
Monday- Arrived the Phoebe, of 36 guns, Capt.Hillyar, from off Cherbourg; Jasper sloop, Capt.Jenkinson, with General Picton, and a convoy of transports, from Lisbon; Prevoyante store-ship, from Gibraltar; Orestes and Zenobia sloops, and Sharpshooter gun vessel.- Sailed the Dexterous gun-vessel, and Missletoe schooner, for the Downs.
Tuesday- Arrived the Dannemark, of 74 guns, Capt.Bissett, from the Downs.- Sailed the squadron off Cherbourg, viz. Vengeur, Princess Caroline, Phoebe, Niobe, Niemen, and Partridge and Spitfire sloops.
Wednesday- Sailed the Melpomene troop-ship, Capt.Falcon, and Freija, Capt.Scott, with troops for Lisbon; and Orestes and Zenobia sloops.
WINCHESTER,
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.
Richard Henry Lloyd, Esq. is chosen Mayor of this city for the ensuing year; .J.N. Silver, Esq. Chamberlain; Mr.Richard Tompson and Mr.Wm.Goater, jun. Bailiffs.
The Collection at the late Anniversary of the Society of Natives and Citizens amounted to �130. 10s. 6d. The Stewards appointed for the next feast are the Rev.Dr.Nott, Prebendary of the Cathedral, and Henry Pawlett St.John Mildmay, Esq.
Detachments of the 66th and 74th regiments of Foot have marched from our barracks for Portsmouth, destined for the Peninsula.
On Sunday the 20th ult. was married Mr.Thomas Clark, cabinet-maker, of this city, to Miss Mary Hale, of Rossley, near Alresford.
On Monday last was married, at Barton Stacey, Mr.Wm.Hooper, of Ecchingswell, to Miss Ann Dowling, of Barton Stacey, a very amiable young lady, with a genteel fortune.
On Wednesday evening died Thos. Streatwells, Esq. of Overton, greatly respected and lamented.
On the 20th ult. died, at Lyme Regis, Dorset, at the early age of 6 years, the eldest son of the late Major John Silver, of the 88th regiment of Foot, who fell at the battle of Busaco.
On Tuesday the 22d inst. died, at her house in Upper Berkeley-street, Portman-square, London, Mrs.Sherriff, relict of the late General Sherriff, of Old Alresford.
On Monday last died, at Chilbolton, Mrs.Penton, wife of Mr.Penton.
On Friday last died, at Ringwood, Mr.Wm.Watkins, many years carrier from thence to Salisbury, leaving a wife and six small children to lament his loss.
The HOUSE of DUNDER, or A Few of our Family; a Novel by Capt.S.S. De Renzy, advertised in the preceding page, is to be published in one volume, price Seven Shillings in boards; and the subscribers are requested, as before, to send their names to Mr.Skelton's Library, High-street, Southampton.
SALISBURY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
The election of Magistrates for the City of Bath, for the ensuing year, took place on Monday last. Charles Crook, Esq. was elected Mayor; Thomas Slater, Esq. Chamberlain; George Lye, Esq. and J.F. Davis, M.D. Sheriffs. A splendid entertainment was provided on the occasion at the White Hart Inn.
The Officers for the Town and County of Poole, for the ensuing year, are Samuel Clark, Esq, Mayor; Samuel Weston, Esq. Sheriff; Peter Jolliffe, Esq. Senior Bailiff; George Garland, Christopher Joliffe, and James Seager, Esqrs. Justices of the Peace; W.Lander, Water Bailiff; Robert Knight, and F.P. Garland, Esqrs. Coroners.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester has appointed Mr.W.H. Goldwyer, of Bristol, (formerly of this City) to be surgeon to his Royal Highness.
Yesterday was married Captain Seymour, of Wareham, to Mrs.Philpot, of Poole.
Lately died, on board the Montague packer, on his passage from Jamaica, Hume Edwards, Esq. of Westbury, in this county, only son of the late Bryan Edwards, Esq. M.P. for Grampound.
Lately died, at Holwell, Somerset, aged 88 years. Mr. Thomas Croker, formerly of Risworth, near Wareham.
On Friday last died, after a few days illness, greatly lamented by his family and a numerous circle of friends, the Rev. Brouncker Thring, D.D. rector of Sutton Veny, and vicar of Overton, in this country.
FATAL BOXING.-On Thursday last, at Dilton Marsh Fair, in the parish of Westbury, a quarrel took place between Edward Norris and William Wheeler, which unfortunately proceeded to blows, and in the course of the battle Wheeler received a blow to the neck, fell, and immediately expired.- An inquest was on Saturday taken before Mr.Clare, one of the Coroners for this county, and a verdict of Manslaughter was given against Norris, on which he was committed for trial, and lodged in Fisherton Gaol on Sunday.- The deceased and survivor were both labourers of good character. Wheelerlately lost his wife, and has left eleven children, unprovided for, to lament his unfortunate fate.
CHILMARK, near HINDON, WILTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on the Premises, October 7, 1812, - All the well seasoned STOCK in TRADE, the property of the late Mr.Joseph Young, deceased, Carpenter and Wheelwright : consisting of Oak, Elm, and Ash Timber; a quantity of tops and slabs, 5in and 4in. in oak and ash plank, oak and elm board of various thicknesses, oak scantling, 24 pair of turned waggon stocks, 700 oak spokes, 24 doz. 4 in. felloes, waggon beds and shafts, plough beams and shoots, a quantity of coffin boards, two new wheelbarrows, two carpenters benches, with screws and carpenters tools; and a great quantity of useful stuff, worth the attention of farmers and others.
A few Lots of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; also a strong, handsome Ass, five years old, very steady, and free from vice.
The whole to be sold without reserve.- On account of the number of lots, the sale will begin precisely at eleven o'clock.
Netton, in the parish of Durnford, Wilts.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs.GERRARD & Co. on Thursday, October 8, 1812, and the following day.- The FARMING STOCK and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, the property of Mrs.Davis, declining business; the Farming Stock consists of four useful cart-horses, warranted sound, two waggons, carts, roller, 9 share and other ploughs, drags, harrows, plough and cart harness, rick-staddles, &c.
On Friday the following day, will be Sold the Household Furniture, comprising 4-post and other bedsteads, chests of drawers, dressing tables, and sundry dinner, claw, and other tables, stained and other chairs, register grate, fender and fire-irons, roasting-jack, line and weights, cheese-press, and dairy utensils, copper furnace, iron-bound casks and brewing utensils, a lot of useful iron, and a quantity of cyder apples. Also a quantity of yew tree in board and plank.
The Sale to begin each day at ten o'clock.
WHITEPARISH, WILTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on the premises, by Messrs.GERRARD and Co. on Monday October 12, 1812.- All the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Linen, and China, the property of Mr.John Wilson, at the King's Head Inn, who is quitting the same; consisting of four-post, tent, and press bedsteads, with morine and check furniture; well-seasoned feather beds and mattresses; blankets, quilts, and counterpanes; mahogany and oak dining and tea tables; chests of drawers; stained and other chairs; carpet; 30-hour clock; table and bed linen; two sets of handsome china; japanned tea trays; pewter, brass, and copper articles; kitchen requisites; and a number of other articles.
On account of the number of lots, the sale to begin precisely at ten o'clock.
Blandford, Sept.22, 1812.
JOHN TATCHELL, SADDLER, COLLAR and HARNESS MAKER, Salisbury-street, Blandford. having declined the above Business, returns his sincere thanks to his numerous friends for the liberal encouragement received for the last twelve years, and begs to recommend his brother, WM. TATCHELL, to their future favors and support.
WILLIAM TATCHELL, having succeeded the Business of his brother, John Tatchell, humbly solicits a continuance of the favors conferred on him, and feels confident from his long experience in the above branches (having working in London nine years, six of which were with Mr.Whippy, of North Audley-street), he shall be enabled to serve them with every article in the above line, executed in a superior manner, made of the best materials, and at the most reasonable price.