Local Newpaper Extracts
Some Selected Reports from the Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette
Thursday, June 27th, 1833
Mons.Hte.Herpreck has the honor to inform the inhabitants of Devizes, and its Vicinity, that it is his intention, after the Midsummer recess, to reside in the town as a French Master. His terms, which are moderate, may be known by applying to him at
Mr.Evans's Academy.
To be Let or Sold, a valuable Freehold Farm, containing 145 Acres of rich Land, in high condition, 45 of which are Arable, and the remainder fine Pasture, with a good substantial Dwelling-house, Brewhouse, Dairy, and Vessel-house, with Gardens, and about 8 Acres of Orcharding; Stabling for 8 horses, and convenient Stalling for nearly 60 head of cattle, with Yards, Barn, Granary, and Calf-house, and every other convenience.
The above is pleasantly situated at Calcutt, near Cricklade, Wilts, on the high road to London, being 8 miles distant from Cirencester, 8 miles from Swindon, and 6 from Highworth, all good market towns.
For particulars, apply to
Mr.Champernowne, the proprietor, Calcutt; or to
Mr.Lediard, Cirencester.
To Farmers and Others
To be Sold a quantity of good Sheep Hurdles, with Stakes, at 7s per dozen, in lots, as required, of this season's make, and now laying in a pile, at Derry-Coppice - For view, &c., apply to
Mr.Jee, Swan, Derry-Hill, or
Mr.D.Cole, Sandy-Lane.
Married
On Saturday last,
Mr.Edwin Baily, bookseller, Calne, to
Arabella, eldest daughter of the late
Mr.Wm.Hill, of the same place.
On Saturday the 13th inst.
Mr.W.Daniels of Bristol, to
Miss Tanner, of Calne.
At Warminster, by the
Rev.John Morton Colson, L.L.B., rector of Piddle Hinton, Dorset, the
Rev.C.George R.Festing, M.A., vicar of St.Paul, Cornwall, to
Louisa, second daughter of
Wm.Frowd Seagram, esq., of the former place.
Yesterday, at St.John's church, Devizes,
Mr.Samuel Martin, to
Emma, daughter of the late
Mr.Duffett, surgeon of this town.
On Tuesday last at Melksham, the
Rev.Mr.C.Hill, vicar of Fremington, Devon, to
Miss Hill, late of Taunton.
This morning
Mr.Jeffries, of the Forest, Melksham, to
Mary Anne, eldest daughter of
Mr.John Newman of the George Inn, Melksham.
At Hungerford,
Mr.Tate, of Leicester-square, London, to
Miss Matilda Hogsflesh, of Eddington Mill, Hungerford.
Died
On Saturday last,
Mrs.Smallbones, wife of
Mr.Smallbones, draper of Devizes.
On Saturday the 22nd, at Chisbury, the residence of his mother,
Mr.James Wickham, late of this town, sincerely and deservedly lamented by a large circle of friends.
On Monday last, after a lingering illness, aged 26,
Mary, third daughter of
Mr.Pinniger of Cowitch, near Calne.
At Ramsbury, after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude,
Mrs.Wise, deeply regretted by her family and friends.
At Calne, on Tuesday last, in her 68th year,
Harriet, wife of
Mr.Jas.Hale, grocer, deservedly respected by all who knew her.
At Westbury Leigh, Wilts, after a protracted illness, borne with Christian submission,
Mrs.Francis, relict of the late
Mr.Jacob Francis, of the same place.
At Ridgeside, near Corsham, the residence of
Thomas Collet, esq.,
Mrs.Ann Collet, in her 82d year.
On Saturday last.
Mr.Robert Hassell, druggist, Frome. Mr.H was apparently in good health on the preceding day.
Aged 43,
Mr.John Read, of the Five Alls Inn, Chippenham.
At a petty Sessions held in Devizes on Tuesday last,
Harry Snook, of Urchfont, was summoned to shew cause why he should not contribute (his son being unable) towards the maintenance of one of his grand-children. The old man apparently fast verging towards three-score years and ten -
Harry, his son, muscular and powerful, in the prime of life - and two fine boys (the grand-children) one about 7, and the other 9 years of age, with scarcely a rag to cover them - were ranged before the bench. The overseer of the parish stated, that
Harry, the son, was a labourer, able and willing to work; but that from the scarcity of employ, in consequence of the number of labourers, he and his family were obliged to resort to the parish for relief; that
Harry (the grandfather) was the owner of about 50 acres of land, part freehold and part leasehold, and that in his (the overseer's) opinion, he was able to maintain one of the grandchildren at least, which was all the parish sought from him. The old man said, that when his debts were deducted, he did not think the produce of his land would amount, on the average, to more than £30 a year; that his wife and daughter were wholly dependent upon him for support; and that he had fourteen other grand-children, some of whom he occasionally relieved. The son observed, that it was very painful to him to be compelled to be dependent either upon the parish or his father for the support of his children, when he could maintain them by the work if his own hands, if he could but procure that work; but he had travelled early and late; and notwithstanding it was a busy time of the year, he could get no employ - the farmers in other parishes naturally telling him that they must take care of their own labourers first.
In answer to a question, whether work could not be found for the man in his own parish ? The overseer stated, that there were at this moment not less than 40 able-bodied men out of employ, and that the parish was paying between 70 and £80 a month for surplus labour ! !
Mr.Scott, (one of the magistrates) after expressing his astonishment at the fact, suggested the propriety of furnishing those who were willing to emigrate with the necessary funds to pay their passage, &c. : and observed, that if the letters which had been published from some of the Westbury labourers, who had gone out to Canada, could be relied upon, they had exchanged a state of penjury and wretchedness for one of constant employment and comparative affluence. To this is was replied, that the farmers would never consent to make up the amount necessary for such a purpose.
Mr.Scott, however, said he could not conceive that the farmers were so insensible to their own interests, to say nothing of the welfare of the labourers, as to refuse to come forward with about 5 of £600 ready money, when by such means, they might get rid of payments to more than that amount annually. He recommended the overseer to make minute enquiries as to the fate of the Westbury labourers.
After some further conversation,
Harry Snook, the grandfather, was asked if he would swear that his income did not amount to £30 a year; the old man said he could not safely do that, but he was ready to swear it was under £50, and which he submitted was not a farthing too much for the maintenance of his wife and daughter and himself. The Magistrates, however, thought that even from this he could spare a little, and ordered that he should contribute 15d a week for the support of one of his grandchildren.
At the above Sessions,
George Maslen, the tythingman of Urchfont, was convicted of violently assaulting
John Burt of that parish.
Maslen has been summoned to attend at the previous sessions for this offence; but "he was otherwise engaged, and could not come;" at least, that was his excuse. - On Tuesday he made his appearance, just as the magistrates were about to adjourn, in a disgusting state of intoxication; though, if his own words were to be relied upon, "he was not so bad, but that he knew what he was about." He positively denied the assault, and asked the magistrates pardon if he had offended them. After a severe reprimand from
Mr.Phipps, he was told that he was fined 40s besides the costs; and upon saying that he could not, or should not pay it, he was committed to the House of Correction for one month.
Yesterday, being the anniversary of his Majesty's Accession to the throne, the bells of the different churches rang several merry peals.
There was but a small number of any kind of stock exhibited at Chippenham fair on Saturday, with the exception of horses, and those were in great plenty; the best of which, either for saddle or harness, fetched high prices. - A person was apprehended in the fair, for stealing a horse from
John King of Castle Combe, a poor man whose only dependence for a livelihood was on his horse and cart. - Luckily the horse was recovered.
During the night of Thursday last, a lamb, the property of
Henry Bayliffe, esq., of Seagry, was stolen from a field in his occupation.
Yesterday morning,
Mr.Henry Rooke, tailor and salesman, of Salisbury, put a period to his existence by hanging himself. The deceased has for some time past been labouring under great and increasing embarrassments, and his mind at length sunk under the pressure. He has left 8 helpless children.
On Sunday morning,
Mr.Ferris, a coal-merchant of Reading, threw himself into the river Kennett, and was drowned. To accomplish his purpose more readily, he previously suspended four hundred weights around his neck; and (as if desirous that his friends should not have much trouble in searching for him), also fastened a rope round his body, affixing the ends of it to the bank of the river.
A Meeting was held on Monday evening in the Town-hall, Calne, for the purpose of establishing in that town and neighbourhood an Auxiliary Association to the "Church Missionary Society." The
Rev.Mr.Money having been called to the chair, and opened the proceedings in a most eloquent and impressive manner, and a prayer having been offered up by the
Rev.Mr.Satchwill, the curate of Calne, the Meeting was addressed by the
Rev.Messrs. Methuen of Allcannings,
Barnet of Bromham,
Moule from London,
Medlicott of Potterne,
Short of Chippenham, and
Du Boulay of Heddington, and a series of resolutions was adopted. At the conclusion, Gloria Patri was sung by those assembled, and a liberal subscription was made at the door in aid of the funds of the Parent Society. The plates were held by
Mrs.Bendry and
Mrs.Money, supported by the
Rev.Mr.Satchwill.
Salisbury Provident Society
The friends and supporters of this most excellent charity held their second annual meeting on Wednesday week at the White Hart Inn, for the purpose of auditing the accounts and transacting the business of the institution.
Ambrose Hussey, esq., took the chair, when the Secretary read the report of the Stewards, by which it appeared, that there was an available balance of £77 16s 8d in favour of the Society, which sum enabled the subscribers to bind out two boys and one girl, which was immediately agreed to be done, and out of five applicants the Society has the satisfaction of conferring its benefits on three - all of whom were most eligible objects.
The annual Pink Feast, held yesterday at the Lion and Fiddle, Hilperton, was numerously and respectably attended. The dinner, which was excellent, was provided by
Mr.Dawson. The meeting was highly indebted to
Mr.Davis, of Melksham for the very able manner he filled the chair, and conducted the business throughout the day. The prizes were awarded as follows :- First prize to
Mr.Cleace of Frome; 2d to
Mr.Parsons of Dilton Marsh; 3d, to
Mr.Pretty of Holt.
On the second day of the Bath Races, some very gross outrages took place at the Lansdown turnpike gate. -
Wm.Collard,
John Hill, and
Thomas Cottle, were placed there to collect the tolls. In the evening, as
Mr.Robert Clark, solicitor, of Bath, was returning from the races in a phaeton-and-pair, having two children, and a lady and gentleman with him.
Hill, one of the collectors, demanded a toll of him; upon which
Mr.Clark produced a ticket, proving that he had passed through the gate before on that day. Notwithstanding this,
Hill refused to let him pass; when
Mr.Clark struck at him with his whip; Hill then forced the whip from Mr.C and with the butt end of it inflicted such severe blows on his head and body, that it is with great difficulty he can lift up one of his arms. It seems that he had attacked several other persons in a similar manner; and at length, he stabbed
Mr.Gale, of Bremhill, with a pen knife in the face and neck ! On Friday, the three toll-collectors were brought before the Magistrates acting for the division of Bathforum, and were severally fined.
Hill is fully committed for trial at the County Assize, on the charge of stabbing
Mr.Gale.
The Spring Ploughing Match and Annual Sheep Shearing of the Wiltshire Society for the encouragement of Agriculture, &c., took place, at Deptford, on Wednesday last, when eight Ploughs started for the different Premiums offered by the Society. The following were the successful Candidates :-
In the first Class, with two horses without a driver, the first premium was awarded to
Jesse Grant, a servant of
Mr.P.Whittaker, of Bratton, who ploughed his half acre in two hours and 23 minutes; the second, to
James Carter, a servant of
Mr.Wm.Brown, of Upton Lovell, who ploughed his half acre in two hours and 22m; and the third, to
Thomas Neale, also a servant of
Mr.Brown, who ploughed his half acre in 2h 37m.
In the second class, with two oxen without a driver, the first premium was awarded to
Joseph Smith, a servant to
Mr.Joshua Whittaker of Bratton, who ploughed his half acre in 3h and 5m; and the second to
William Grace, a servant to
Mr.Stephen Mills, who ploughed his half acre in 3h.
In the third class, with three horses and a driver, or with four oxen and a driver, there was no competition; but in consequence of his great merit, the first premium was awarded to
John Pearce, a servant of
Mr.Stephen Mills, who ploughed his half acre with four oxen in 2h and 47m.
The Ploughings in general were well executed, and gained for the Candidates the approbation of the Judges.
The Candidates for the Premiums offered to Shearers were exceedingly numerous, amounting to no less than 26 in number, and the whole of them were entitled to much commendation for the skilful manner in which they performed their work.
In the first class, the first premium was awarded to
Stephen Hiscox, of All Cannings; the second to
William Collins, of Tidworth; and the third to
James Strickland, of Broad Chalke.
In the second Class, the Judges awarded the first premium to
John Sutton, of Clinton; the second to
John Stratton, of Pewsey; and the third to
Joseph Williams, of Shrewton.
There was only one claim for the premium offered for Shepherds rearing lambs, which was made by
Mr.John Goodman, of Clatford Farm, on behalf of his servant
Joseph Hat, who reared 360 lambs from 400 two-tooth[?] ewes, having lost only four ewes.
The Committee and Stewards were honoured with the company of a large party of their friends, who dined with them at the Deptford Inn. The dinner, wines, and dessert were quite equal to what the most fastidious could wish for, and the company did not separate till a late hour, so much were they pleased with the entertainment provided for them, the attention they received, and the interesting proceedings of the day.
Committed to the House of Correction Devizes
Wm.Swayne, for two months, for destroying a quantity of young trees in a plantation, the property of
Joseph Neeld, esq., in the parish of Purton. -
Wm.Moxham, for one month, for vagrancy in the parish of Bradford. -
John Weston, for two months, for assaulting
Stephen Beasley of Calne. -
John Shurmer, for six weeks, for destroying an ash-tree, the property of
R.P.Pleyer, esq., of Westport. -
Sophia Compton, for three months, for leaving the service of
Christopher Bevan of Corsham. -
Wm.Dance and
William Smith, both of Marlborough, for two months each, for breaches of the game laws.-
Wm.Robbins, for two months, for trespassing on the lands of
Joseph Wentworth of Aldborn.
Sarah Nash, of Urchfont, for twelve months, for being a lewd woman.
Committed to the Old Bridewell, Devizes
James Long, charged with stealing 3 images made of wood, 2 glass ornaments, and one picture, the property of
S.F.Phelps, esq., of Warminster. -
Chas.White, charged with stealing several articles from the dwelling house of
Maria Lewis, of Westbury. -
Isaac Bray, charged with stealing 5 bundles of haulm or reed, the property of
Henry Forster of Westwood.
New Park Street, Devizes.
Miss Grantham begs to acquaint her friends and the public, that she has Removed from her Late Residence, in High-street, to New Park Street, where the duties of her School will be resumed on Monday, July 8.
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| Terms | Per Ann. |
| Board, with Instruction in the English language and in general knowledge | 20 Guineas |
| Weekly Boarders | 18 Ditto |
| French | 4 Ditto |
| Music | 4 Ditto |
| Drawing | 4 Ditto |
| Dancing | 3 Ditto |
| Writing and Arithmetic | 2 Ditto |
Any Lady wishing to enter a family as Parlour Boarder, may be comfortably accommodated, on moderate terms.
Lost on Wednesday June 26, a square Pearl Mourning Brooch, with the name of
Susan Smith at the back. Any person taking it to
Mrs.Allbut's Brittox, Devizes, shall receive 10 Shillings Reward.
To the Annual Subscribers to the Devizes and Devizes-Green Sunday Schools, and Particularly to the Original Subscribers to the Building of the School Rooms.
At a Meeting of the Committee of the Sunday-Schools, held June 4th, 1833;
Archdeacon Macdonald in the Chair;
It was resolved - That it appears expedient that Separate School-Rooms should be provided for the parish of South-broom, and that the children belonging to each parish, should henceforth be under the peculiar charge of their own Minister; that to carry this measure into effect, it be recommended to the general Meeting of Subscribers to authorise their Treasurer to pay over to the Minister of South-broom such a portion of the funds in his hands, as to them shall seem meet; after which the parish of South-broom shall have no claim on the Devizes School-rooms.
That the above resolution be submitted to the general Meeting, to be holden on Monday the 1st of July, 1833, at twelve o'clock at noon, and that this be advertised in the Devizes Gazette on the Thursday preceding the meeting.
At the same time it will be expedient to elect a new Treasurer, as the
Rev.C.Lucas signified his intention of resigning his Treasureship at the Quarterly Meeting, which occurs on the 1st of July.
C.Lucas, Treasurer and Secretary.
Melksham, Wilts.
To be Sold by Auction, by
Mr.Giller, at the Bear inn, Melksham, on Monday the 8th day of July, 1833, at four o'clock in the afternoon, (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which notice will be given) subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced, all that Messuage or Tenement, and Dwelling-House, containing two Sitting-rooms and Offices, on the ground floor, and five good Chambers over; and a small detached Tenement near the said Messuage of Dwelling-house, together also with a large piece of Garden Ground adjoining, having a frontage of nearly 100 feet, towards the Broughton road, near the Bridge, in the town of Melksham, and extending in depth about 187 feet. The Dwelling-House is in the occupation of
William Deverell; the small Tenement in the occupation of
William Gibbs; and the Garden in the occupation of
J.L.Phillips, esq. The above Premises are held by Copy of Court Roll for two lives, absolute under the Manor of Melksham Canonhold, at a quit rent of 1s per annum.
To view the Premises, apply to the respective tenants; and for further particulars, and to treat for the purchase, at the Offices of
Mr.Slade, Solicitor, Devizes, (if by letter, post-paid).
Wanborough Plain, Wilts.
Hackneys, and Cart Horses, Pigs, Implements of Husbandry, Barley and Oats in Sack, &c.
To be Sold by Auction, by
Mr.Westall, on Tuesday July 2d, 1833, at eleven o'clock, on the above Farm, the property of
Mr.Thomas Langford, who is quitting the same; and will be found to contain eight very useful Cart Horses, an aged Hackney Mare, and a handsome 4-year-old brown nag Mare, particularly well-bred; 15 fine Berkshire Pigs, 6 pair of useful trace Harness, 4 pair of thill ditto, 7 pair of plough ditto, and Traces, 6 pair of rumbler Bells, 3 good Cart-lines, a good Poney-chaise and set of harness, one six-inch-wheel Waggon, 3 narrow-wheel ditto, 2 six-inch-wheel Dung-carts, narrow-wheel ditto, 9 Harrows complete, 2 two-wheel Ploughs, 5-share Plough, 2 good oak Rollers, Water-butt and carriage, excellent Thrashing Machine, Land-presser, 2 nine-stone Rick-staddles, 12 dozen Hurdles, 8 dozen Cages, 13 loads of Sacks, Winnowing-fan, Heaver, Sieves, and Rudders, Ell-rakes, 6 Ladders, wrought and cast Iron, 40 quarters of malting and grinding Barley, Oats, &c. &c. - No Reserve.
Trowbridge, Wilts.
Mr.Tutton begs leave most respectfully to announce that he has received instructions from
Mr.John Edmunds Collins, (who is about to retire from business) to offer by Public Competition, his extensive
Stock of
Choice Old Wines,
On Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2d and 3d, 1833, at twelve o'clock precisely, on the Premises, at his Wine Cellars, in the Conigree, without the least reserve, comprising
1692 Bottles of fine old Crusted Port, from two to ten years in bottle.
864 Bottles of fine old Brown and Pale Sherry, from the well known house of Martinez and Mora
240 Bottles of Old Claret, of Lafitt's first growth of 1825
200 Bottles of Bucellas, of very excellent quality.
84 Bottles of Teneriffe
100 Bottles of fine Old Rota, Tent, and Mountain
72 Bottles of Stein Sherry
288 Bottles of Cape Madeira
A small quantity of
Brandy, Whiskey, and Peppermint, - together with sundry Implements of the Trade.
An excellent Hackney Horse, warranted sound, used in harness and saddle
Sample of the Wines may be tasted at the Cellars, any time preceding the Sale, and for the accommodation of Gentlemen in the vicinity of Bath, at the Auctioneer's, 6 London terrace, near Walcot parade, Bath, where catalogues and full particulars may be had.
All persons who stand indebted to
Mr.John Edmunds Collins, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts immediately; and all persons to whom the said Mr.J.E.C stands indebted, are requested to send in their accounts, that the same may be adjusted and paid.
Standen Farm.
Two Miles from Hungerford.
To be Sold by Auction, by Atherton and Barnes, on Monday the 8th of July, 1833, at eleven o'clock, on the Premises, all the remaining Live and Dead
Farming Stock
With a variety of Household Furniture, the Property of Mrs.Washbourne, leaving the above Farm.
The Live Stock consists of a capital grey cart Colt, 4 year old; a brown Gelding, 6 years old; a black ditto, 6 ditto; a chesnut ditto, 6 ditto, 6 ditto; a brown Nag Horse, 7 ditto, perfectly quiet to ride or drive.
The Dead Stock comprises a superior broad wheel dung Cart, Winnowing-machine, complete with sieves, Barn Implements, 6 sets of Trace-harness, 2 Thill ditto, 2 sets of Ox-harness, quantity of Plough Hames and Traces, small Seed Machine, Winnowing-fan and Heaver, Chaff-box and Knife, 2 Chaff-baskets, set of Latten-bells, 2 sets of rumbler ditto, 4 capital nine-stone Rick-staddles, 1 ditto twelve-stone ditto well timbered with oak, 4 oak Pig-troughs, quantity of Prongs and Shovels, 1 twenty-round Ladder, 1 thirty-round ditto, 1 forty-round ditto, 4 Corn-bins, and many other articles.
The Household Furniture consists of 2 four-post Bedsteads and Furnitures, 1 tent ditto, 2 stump ditto, 2 feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, 2 flock Beds and Bolsters, Chest of Drawers, mahogany Washing-stand, 6 painted bed-room Chairs, ditto Dressing-table, wainscot, oak Bureau, thirty-hour Clock in oak case, oak Dining-table, 2 pillar-and-claw round Tables, 2 swing Glasses, two-leaf deal Table, large Kitchen-table 10 feet by 3ft 6 inches; 2 Stools, 2 dozen Knives and Forks, large Flour-bin, 6 Kitchen Chairs, Roasting-jack, with weight and line; Bagatelle-board and stand nearly new, 2 sets of Fire-irons, large Beam and Scales and Weights, large Cheese-press, quantity of Cheese Shelves, a Gig, a set of Gig Harness, 3 large Washing-tubs, copper Boiler, iron and tin ditto, 4 iron Saucepans, 2 Tea-kettles, 2 brass Bowls, 120-gallon strong beer Cask, 2 ditto 100-gallons, 2 ditto 60-gallons, and numerous other articles.
Globe Insurance,
Pall-Mall and Cornhill, London.
Established, 1803.
Fire, Lives, and Annuities.
Capital One Million Sterling ;
The whole paid up and invested;
Thereby affording to the Assured an immediate available Fund for the Payment of the most extensive Losses.
Farming Stock Insured generally on the Farm.
Rates and Conditions of Fire and Life Insurance, &c., may be had of Company's Agents.
Fire Insurances due at Midsummer, must be paid on or before the 9th day of July, when the fifteen days allowed for the renewal thereof will expire.
Life Insurance.
Polices for the whole Term of Life, will be purchased on Terms to be agreed on with the Parties interested, should they be desirous of surrendering them to the Company.
Agents
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| Devizes | Robert Strange, Esq. |
| Salisbury | Mr.Henry Macklin |
| Warminster | James Boor |
| Malmesbury | B.C.Thomas |