Some Selected Reports from The Windsor and Eton Express
14th June 1834
Wanted
A House with a Shop Front, in the central part of Windsor. Any person having the same to Let may hear of a tenant by applying to Mr.Merrick, Eton, if by letter, post paid.
Mr.Bridge of Ludgate-hill has received orders from his Majesty for a splendid ornamental piece of plate, representing an exact model of the Chapel of Eton College, with the arms of Henry the Sixth, the founder, and "H.R." on one side, and the present Royal Arms, with "W.R." on the other. This superb present is intended for the College, and will be given to the Provost and Fellows by his Majesty, with the express desire that it may be used every year at the Eton anniversary dinner in London.
A most beautiful model of Windsor Castle was presented to his Majesty last week, and was highly approved. It was made by Mr.Wm.Chilton, formerly of Rickmansworth, who, in June last, made her Majesty a model of Brighton Pavilion
Melancholy Accident
A melancholy accident occurred immediately after the termination of Ascot Races on Tuesday. Col.Powell was leaving the Heath on his return to the house of Mrs.Scott, of Winkfield, when his pony shied against one of his Majesty's breaks; both were thrown, the Colonel falling behind the hind-wheel, which passed over his body and killed him on the spot. An inquest was held by John Slade, Esq., at Winkfield, on the body of the deceased on Wednesday - William Higgins, of Pitchill; in the county of Bedford, Esq., stated, that he was in the company with the deceased on the day previous and returning home on horseback from Ascot Races to Mrs.Scotts, where they were on a visit; witness was riding on one side of the road on the turf, and the deceased riding on the turf on the opposite side, going no faster than a foot pace. Witness suddenly heard an unusual noise or shouting some little distance behind them; ultimately he heard the noise repeated, it being nearer to him, and on turning himself round he saw a carriage with a number of servants in it, and which was afterwards described to him as being a break belonging to his Majesty, and the pony which the deceased had been riding, (a perfectly quiet animal) was running away, and the
deceased on the ground near the brake, which had proceeded some few paces before it stopped. Witness went to the assistance of his friend, as well as others who were present, when, in a few minutes, he expired. At the time the accident happened the brake was going at a moderate pace. - Geo.Gibbs stated himself as being a servant of the last witness, with whom and with the deceased he was returning from Ascot Races to Mrs.Scott's, and about fifty yards behind them when the accident happened. That his master was riding on one side of the road and the deceased on the other, leaving the centre of the road quite free for any thing to pass. A carriage, which was afterwards told him was a brake, having a number of servants in it passed him, and the servants were laughing and talking one to the other very loud. Witness took no further notice, but as it approached nearer to his master and the deceased, he heard a shouting, and on looking up he saw the pony in the road close to the brake and down upon his haunches and the deceased fell forward, when the wheels of the brake passed across his body.
When he had secured the pony he went to assist, and found that the accident had terminated in the death of the deceased. The break was going at a moderate pace, and the servants appeared perfectly sober. - Mr.Alexander Dewar, of Winkfield, surgeon and apothecary, stated, that he was sent for to attend Mr.Powell, who he understood had met with an accident; he found him quite dead. On examining the body there did not appear to be any external marks of violence. Witness's opinion was - some internal rupture had taken place, which was the cause of death. The Jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death;" and expressed their opinion that no blame could be attached to the driver of the brake; and that the noise, as stated by the first witness, was a signal for persons to get out of the way, or from the fright occasioned at the time the accident happened.
The Theatre - Our Theatre closes this evening, after amusing the inhabitants of this town and neighbourhood during the Race Week. Several new pieces have been introduced and received with approbation. Among the performers who are most deserving of praise were M.Laurent, M de Hayes, and Miss Crisp.
Uxbridge, June 13
On Monday last the Dukes of Wellington and Cumberland passed through Uxbridge on their way to Oxford, and during their changing of horses at the White Horse Inn, were greeted by the salutation of the Staff of the Royal West Middlesex Militia, the salute of colours, and the band playing God save the King, &c., but the partial salutation of the military was almost overpowered by the groans and hisses of the populace.
On Wednesday last an Inquest was held at the Eight Bells, Hillingdon End, by Thos.Sterling, Esq., Coroner, on the body of a man who had travelled from Witney, in Oxfordshire, in company with some mowers, and going on Sunday evening towards a barn, intending to pass the night, in order to be near their work next morning, suddenly fell down, and expired, and expired. Verdict - "Died by the visitation of God."
The above gentleman also held an inquest at Yiewsly, on the same day, on the body of a man named Brooks, who died suddenly in the Brick field of Messrs.Bennet and Hurst, when a similar verdict was recorded. And the following day on the body of Ambrose Bradbupy, Esq., of Hayes, who died suddenly on the 10th inst., in her 64th year.