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12th May 1827



Rick Cloths With Poles And Pullies Complete

J.Redford
Sack and Rick Cloth Maker
To His Majesty, the Royal Family, Nobility, Agriculturists, &c.

Begs to return his grateful thanks for the liberal support he has experienced for ten years past from his friends, the inhabitants of Windsor, Uxbridge, Chobham, Epsom; and the adjacent parts, and trusts by a strict attention he will ever merit that confidence which has been placed in him.
Rick Cloths of all sizes, Sacks, Ropes, Nets, Horse Cloths, and other articles, too numerous to insert.
Rick Cloths, Waggon ditto, repaired and dressed.
J.R. attends Windsor Market every Saturday, where samples may be seen.
Please to observe, the above Manufactory is near the Bank.

J.Redford is the only Sack and Rope Manufacturer in Uxbridge.






Mr.Tebbott

Begs to announce, that in the latter part of the present Month, he will have the honour to offer for Sale by Auction, the valuable property on Peascod-street, occupied by Mr.Charles Grantham, grocer, and the elegant Cottage Residence, lately occupied by Mr.Charles Knight, in Sheet-street, and land adjoining thereto, with the whole of the genuine Household Furniture and effects, belonging to Mr.Knight.




The Eastern Berkshire Yeomanry
will Assemble (for permanent duty) at Maidenhead Hill,
on Monday, the 21st of May instant, at Four o'clock in the afternoon.
William Payn , Major Commandant.
Maidenhead, May 12, 1827.




Windsor and Eton

In the committee of supply in the House of Commons last night, a vote of �100,000 was agreed to for those splendid works now in progress at Windsor Castle.

On the night of the 4th instant, or early on Saturday morning, a quantity of lead was stolen from the roof of some stabling belonging to John Sturges, Esq., of Old Windsor. A reward has been offered for the apprehension of the depredators.

On Tuesday last an accident befel a lad named William Mayner, employed in plastering work at the Castle. The poor boy fell from a scaffolding, to the depth of sixteen feet, on the crown of his head, and received a severe concussion of the brain. Prompt assistance was immediately afforded by Mr.Holderness, of the Dispensary, under whose care the youth is in a fair way of recovery.




On Friday evening an inquisition was taken at the Swan Inn, Thames-street, before John Voules, Esq. Mayor and Coroner of this borough, on view of the body of Edward Lockwood, who shot himself the same day, in a bed room at the above inn. The particulars of this most shocking suicide will be found fully detailed in the following evidence which was adduced:- Sir John Chapman, surgeon, stated that he went to the Swan at two o'clock that afternoon; saw the body of the deceased in a bed room, in a chair, with his head inclining on one side; his face and mouth were very much lacerated and torn; he was quite dead, (for further details of this report please email me at the address above). The pockets of the deceased were examined, and the following letter was found in one coat pocket, and the ramrod of a pistol and a dirty pocket handkerchief in the other :-

"I have been one of the most unfortunate men that ever lived, my wife has taken off with another man, and has taken every penny I was possessed of. I have been in search of her these three weeks, during which time I have never slept an hour, and my mind is in a most desperate state.

"Edward Lockwood, from Dublin."

8th May , 27, Windsor

To - His Majesty George the 4th, a humane man as ever governed this Kingdom.

In the breeches pocket were found an empty leathern purse and keys. From the address of the letter he should assume that deceased was in a state of mental derangement at the time it was written, and from its contents that he was in a very distressed state of mind; his reason for thinking he was insane was the circumstance that most maniacs consider that the King is the party to address under any trouble.

Charles Horn, waiter, sworn, saw deceased on Thursday night about half-past ten, he asked if he could have a bed; deceased went into the parlour, read the newspaper, and had two glasses of gin and water; about half-past ten he ordered witness to send the chambermaid and boots; he then went to bed; he behaved like a gentleman, and appeared very tranquil. About 11 o'clock this morning, knocked at deceased's door for the newspaper, which he gave him; at a quarter past three knocked again at his door, but received no answer; witness then stood on a table and looked in at the window, and saw deceased in a chair and blood on the floor; obtained a ladder, got in at the window, and found him in the situation as described by the last witness.

Anne Chatfield, chambermaid, stated that she lighted deceased to bed last night, at 11 o'clock; he said good night, and observed that he did not wish to be called in the morning. About half-past 10, knocked at deceased's door, and asked if he had rung the bell; he said he had not. About one o'clock , witness tried the door, and found it fastened, but it being dinner time she did not disturb him; the last time witness spoke to deceased he answered abruptly.

The jury returned a verdict of Lunacy. - The deceased was decently dressed in a blue frock coat, black trowsers and waistcoat, boots and socks, with black hair; and appeared to be about 35 years of age. A singular circumstance, with respect to this case, occurred in the course of Friday afternoon. A woman called at the Swan Inn, and stated that she had absconded from her husband about three weeks since, and taken all his money from him, she was allowed, from the apparent correctness of her statement, in connection with that in the letter, to see the deceased; but after a very minute examination, during which she evinced a great agitation of mind, she left the place with a conviction that the body was not that of her husband.




1st B.Y.C.
(Regimental Order.)
The First Regiment of Buckinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry, commanded by
Colonel Sir William Clayton, Bart., will Commence their Eight Days permanent duty,
at High Wycombe, on Wednesday, the 16th of May.




Aylesbury

Appointment by the Lord Lieutenant of the county of Bucks, in the Third Regiment of Bucks Yeomanry Cavalry. - The Lord Lieutenant has been pleased to appoint Cornet Thomas Hale, to be Lieutenant, vice Gerrard, deceased; and Joseph Brooks, gent., to be Cornet, vice Hale, promoted - by commissions bearing date the 7th of May, 1827.

Mr.C.M.Terry, of Aylesbury, has been appointed surgeon to the Second Regiment of Bucks Yeomanry, vice Mr.Gray, who has resigned on account of ill health.




On the 7th inst., an inquisition was taken by J.Charsley, Esq., coroner, at Weston Turville, Bucks, on view of the body of Thomas Bishop, the vestry clerk there, who, on the preceding Saturday, died of a fit of apoplexy. - Verdict died by the visitation of God.

On the same day, another inquisition was taken at Little Missenden , on view of the body of Mary Nash, widow, who, on the same Saturday morning, was found dead in her bed - Verdict Died by the visitation of God.

On the 9th inst., an inquisition was taken by the same coroner, at Denham, in another case of sudden death, on view of the body of Anthony Kage, who was in the employ of Mr.Tollet, coachmaker, the poor man from a sudden seizure fell on his side, and when so found, he described himself as having the sensations of intoxication. Medical assistance was procured immediately, and the sufferer was bled, but without effect, and he died the same afternoon. A report has prevailed that the deceased had not the necessaries of life, but that, on inquiry, was found to be without foundation, and rebutted by the kindness afforded him by his master and mistress. - Verdict - Died of a fit of apoplexy.