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27th May 1837

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the accounts, and which obliged them (the Chairman and Mr.Twinch) to resort to law proceedings. Between a threepenny and fourpenny rate there was no material difference, and therefore he moved that a fourpenny rate be made.

Mr.Brough seconded the motion.

Mr.Hewitt said, he for one would as soon have a fourpenny as a threepenny rate, but it must be recollected that there were many persons who were paying rates but who could scarcely get a morsel of food, and it was for their sake he wished to see that what was done was correct.

Chairman: I can assure you that we have inquired as to what was absolutely necessary, and the only reason why we wish for a fourpenny rate is, that we may not have to call on you for another rate.

Mr.Hewitt hoped that the churchwardens would collect the whole of the rate themselves, and not stop collecting when they found they had money enough in hand to go on with, by which persons might leave the town without paying.

The question was then put, and a fourpenny rate was agreed to by a majority - two or three hands only being held up against it.

The Chairman assured the Vestry that Mr.Twinch and he would collect the rate themselves, and summon every person, without distinction, who refused to pay - [hear, hear].

The Vestry then broke up.




Egham, May 27.

On Thursday night a fat calf was stolen from the farm of Lady Blackett, of Thorpe Lea. There were five calves, but the thieves stole the fattest among them. The carcass has been traced to the possession of a salesman in London.

This morning a poor old man, named Joseph Champ, formerly horsekeeper to the North Devon coach, met with a shocking accident. While walking on the pavement near the Catherine Wheel, in this town, he slipped down by tripping against a stone, and unfortunately broke his thigh. Medical assistance was immediately obtained, and we are happy to say that the poor fellow is doing well.




Chertsey, May 26.
Sheep Stealing

On Saturday night last, or early on the following morning, four lambs were stolen from a field, the property of G.H.Murray, Esq., of Laleham Farm, who has offered a reward of twenty pounds on conviction of the offender or offenders.