Local Newpaper Extracts
Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, August 30th, 1813
A Sporting Pony.
For Sale, - A handsome, dark grey Pony, broken in to gun the year before last, and used all last season : may shoot on its back with as much pleasure and steadiness as in hand; warranted sound by the Gentleman disposing of the same, as having no further use for it.
Apply, post-paid, to
Mr.Vardy, Warminster.
Horned Sheep For Sale.
From Eight to Nine Score of capital horned Ewes, of the original Wiltshire breed. Apply to
Mr.Garret, Andover; if by letter, post-paid.
South Down Wool.
To be Sold, - About 1,400 Fleeces of exceedingly good South-down Wool; also about 3 cwt. of very fine Lamb Wool.
Application to be made to
John Smith, at Hippenscombe Farm, near Chute, Wilts.
Turnips For Sale.
To be Sold, - About Ten Acres of fine Turnips : the greatest part were sown early, and are fit to be fed off at once.
Apply (if by letter, post-paid) to
Mr.Conway, Ringwood, Hants.
Notice.
All Persons that have any claim or demand on
Mr.R.Armstrong, Butcher, of Brading, in the Isle of Wight, are requested to send in their accounts; and all persons indebted to the said
R.Armstrong, are requested to pay the same on or before the 2d day of October, 1813.
N.B. Mr.Armstrong is going to decline business.
For Sale, An excellent Double-Barrelled Gun, warranted, almost new, by an eminent maker. To be seen, and price obtained at
Mr.Weeks's, Distributor of this Journal, Upper East-street, Southampton.
* Also to be Sold, - Two Brace of Pointers.
Upton Scudamore
Whereas many persons have, of late years, been in the habit of shooting and sporting over the lands belonging to us, or in our occupations, without our consent, and have consequently committed various tresspasses thereon. - Notice is hereby given, that we whose names are hereto subscribed, proprietors and occupiers of lands within the parish of Upton Scudamore, in the county of Wilts, have severally determined on commencing actions against all persons, whether qualified or unqualified, who shall in future so trespass on our lands, and have appointed persons to give us respectively information of all who shall so trespass.
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| Wm.Temple. | John Peace. |
| Nath.Barton. | James Pearce. |
| Robert Baker. | Isaac Pearce. |
| John Neat. | And.Pearce, Jun. |
| John Barter. | Edmund Miller. |
Winchester.
Saturday, August 28.
A Meeting of the Club, established for the supporters of the independence of the county of Hants, in 1775, was held at the George Inn, and most respectfully attended :
Sir Thomas Miller, Bart., M.P. the friend of civil and religious liberty, was in the chair; and the toasts proposed were in unison with the principles he has always professed, and it must be gratifying to the friends of freedom, in the county, to see such men as belong to this society united to support its independence. There were present, the
Earl of Northesk, the
Hon.Wm.Herber,
Sir Charles Mill, Bart.,
Sir Thomas Baring, Bart.,
Mr.Atherley,
Mr.Francis L.Beckford,
Mr.Chamberlayne,
Mr.Titchbourn, the
Rev.Mr.Gore,
Mr.J.Garter (Mayor of Portsmouth),
Mr.E.Carter,
Mr.Hodges,
Mr.White, the
Rev.Mr.Barnard, the
Rev.Mr.Barwis,
Mr.Nunes, the
Rev.Mr.Wright, &c. &c. &c.
We beg leave to recommend, for adoption, in all Deaneries in this county, the very active measures as well as excellent resolutions passed in the Deaneries of Basingstoke and Alton, in aid of the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, under the immediate sanction of the Lord Bishop of this Diocese. The Clergy are particularly called upon to exert themselves in this cause, which is certainly that of religion and virtue.
Births. On Monday last, at Stratton Park, the Lady of
Sir Thomas Baring, Bart. M.P. of a daughter.- On the 10th inst. at Lake, in the Isle of Wight, the Lady of
Capt.Adams, of the Royal Artillery, of a daughter.
On Tuesday the 24th inst.was married, at Fordingbridge, by the
Rev.P.Rideout, the
Rev.John Tregonwell Napier, Rector of Chettle, in the county of Dorset, to
Catherine, youngest daughter of
Mrs.Skinner, of Redbrook, in this county.
On Thursday last was married, at Andover,
Mr.H.B. Coles, to
Mary eldest daughter of
Mr.Bird, solicitor of that place.
On Tuesday last died, aged 76 years,
Mr.Rawlence, sen. of Fordingbridge.
The murder of the
Rev.Mr.Nicholas Westcombe has excited much alarm in this city and neighbourhood; and has produced throughout the whole county a very considerable sensation. He was a man of excellent character, and beloved and respected by all his friends and acquaintances. We this day communicate to our readers all the circumstances that have come to our knowledge respecting this mysterious and horrid transaction.
It appeared before the Coroner's Jury that
Mr.Westcombe was found murdered on Saturday se'nnight, in a path way, at a short distance from this city, leading to the A[n]dover road. A belief prevailed that he had died of apoplexy; but on a more minute inspection of the body, a violent bruise was discovered under the jaw, which, it was imagined, produced instant death : added to which, a soldier, of the 102d regiment, of the name of
Robert Glasse, on the death being mentioned in his hearing, immediately said he had seen the deceased lying near the spot described, in the morning, but that he did not attempt to disturb him, because he thought he was asleep. The improbability of this story (it being early in the morning), with some other circumstances, led to his being apprehended. Upon his examination, he was called upon to account how he disposed of his time during the morning named; which he did, but his statement was afterwards falsified in many points, and the suspicions of his being the perpetrator of the crime partook of rather a circumstantial form. The Jury returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against him, and he was committed to the County Gaol, to take his trial for the offence. He is a man of more knowledge and abilities than are usually found in persons of his station, but of reputed bad character.
Mr.Westcombe was Rector of Barton Stacey, near Winchester, Vicar of Collingbourn, one of the Minor Canons of Winchester Cathedral, and Chaplain to the College and County Gaol. A watch and some money, which he was known to have about him, were taken from his body.
Taunton, the Bow-street Officer, has since been in this city, and has used his utmost exertions to discover the murderer. He has put many interrogatories to
Glasse, who, we understand, has prevaricated much in his answers; and he is unable to adduce any evidence as to the manner his time was disposed of the night the murder was committed. Taunton states, that as
Glasse was shaving himself on the morning following, a woman, who lived in the house, accidentally let something fall, and so great was the perturbation of his mind, that he leaped from the glass, in a state of frenzy, and exclaimed violently against her, for having put him in danger of cutting his throat. It is also said, that he had acquired some knowledge of surgery; and it appeared by the deposition of a woman who resides in this city, that some difference having arisen between them, he seized her by the jugular vein, and would have strangled her had she not obtained assistance. - By the depositions of professional Gentlemen, it seems that
Mr.Westcombe must have been first struck with an instrument on the head, and afterwards the jugular vein must have been compressed so as to have caused his death. By the direction of
Taunton, the offices adjoining his house were searched, but neither the watch nor handkerchief could be found.
On Thursday se'nnight,
Mr.R.W.Missing, of Posbrooke Cottage, was attacked in the most extraordinary manner by a stallion mule. When it made its attack it was in harness, and attached to a waggon-load of corn in the harvest field. Mr.M. was standing near the animal doing nothing to excite its anger, when it reared up and seized Mr.M. by the left hand (which it took into its opened mouth), tore it very much, and bit the bone of the thumb short off, leaving it suspended only by the skin on one side. Mr.M. struck the animal a most violent blow on the nose, with his right hand, at the moment it seized hold of the left, or the consequences might have been of the most fatal description.
Southampton, Aug.27.
Her
Royal Highness the Princess Sophia, has been here for some days on a visit to
Mrs.Haywood, widow of the late
Col.Haywood. Her Royal Highness will leave us tomorrow for the Isle of Wight, where she intends remaining for six weeks.- We understand that his Royal Highness the
Duke of Cambridge is also expected in the Island.
Aug.28.- The annual Sailing Match, for the Prizes given by
G.H.Rose, Esq. took place this morning, and afforded great amusement to a numerous concourse of spectators, among whom were the
Right.Hon.Geo.Rose, the Master of the Rolls,
Messrs.Lance,
Fitzhugh, &c. &c. Fourteen vessels started. The first prize was won by the Jane,
W.Cantell, master; the second by the Dart,
R.Giles, master; the third by the Liberty,
W.Bayer, master; and the fourth by the three Sisters,
John Cooper, master.
Yesterday a gun-brig, named the Elke, was launched from
Mr.Hobbs's yard, Redbridge, near this town.
Salisbury.
Monday, August 30, 1813.
We are informed that
Mr.Adams, the Exeter Oculist, is arrived at Clifton, near Bristol, from his town residence in Albermarle-street.
The
Rev.G.Wood, of Cann, near Shaftesbury, and the
Rev.J.Cox, of Stackland, near Bridport, are appointed Surrogates by the Chancellor of the Diocese of Bristol.
His Royal Highness the
Duke of Cambridge left this city on Monday last, on a visit to the
Marquis of Bath, at Longleat. He was escorted for some miles on the road by the Salisbury Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry. On Wednesday his Royal Highness paid a visit to Bath, where he was received with the attention due to his rank, and returned the same day to the hospitable mansion at Longleat, which his Royal Highness left on Friday, and is now, we understand, at Amport-House, on a visit to the
Marquis of Winchester.
Monday evening there was a ball at the town-hall Devizes, to celebrate
Lord Wellington's victory, which was attended by the most respectable part of that town and neighbourhood.
Madame Catalani, who has lately contributed so much to our amusement here, has, during the last week, been exerting her extraordinary vocal talents at Exeter, before crowded audiences in St.Sidwell's New Church, and the theatre.- The musical festival commenced at Exeter on Monday, and finished on Friday evening.
On Saturday last
Mr.Arthur Corfe paid into the hands of the Treasurer of the Salisbury Infirmary the sum of £25 as a donation to that institution, being a portion of his profits at the late musical festival. He also paid to the Treasurer the further sum of £2 2s.6d. which was collected by mistake at the door, on the first night's performance at the rooms, at the rate of 6d. each for the schemes of the concert, which were intended to be delivered gratis.
Mr.Corfe, not being able to find the rightful owners of this sum, could not better dispose of it than by appropriating it to the use of the Infirmary.
Free Masonry.
On Thursday last the Brethren of the Apollo Lodge, of Salisbury, accompanied by several highly respectable visiting Brethren from Weymouth, Poole, the Isle of Wight, Winchester, Southampton, and other places, walked in procession to the Cathedral Church, where an appropriate anthem was sung (the 122d Psalm), and a most excellent and truly masonic sermon was preached by their Chaplain, the
Rev.Mr.Greenly, from 15 chap. Hebrews, 1st verse.- On their return, a New Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons (to be called Apollo Chapter), was consecrated with the utmost solemnity by
Wm.Williams, Esq. Provincial Grand Master of Dorset, whose zeal and abilities, as President of the day, were warmly felt and appreciated. About 250 Ladies were admitted to this ceremony, during which Boyce's duett, "Here shall soft Charity repair," was sung with fine effect; and a masonic ode, written by
Brother Lee, and set to music by
Brother Jas.Lacy, was admirably sung by
Brother Harrington. A subscription was made in aid of the fund for the education of the female orphans of Masons, to which the Ladies present cheerfully contributed, and retired highly gratified with the impressive ceremony they had witnessed. After the Installation of the Officers of the New Chapter, and some other masonic business was gone through, the Brethren sat down to an exceedingly handsome dinner provided by
Brother Harrington. The usual masonic toasts were given and drank in due form, and the evening ended in harmony.
To the Reverend
John Greenly, A.B.
Rev.Sir and Brother, - In compliance with the wishes of the Apollo Lodge and their visiting Brethren, permit me to convey to you, in this public manner, the high sense of their obligation, esteem, and gratitude, for the sermon delivered by you yesterday in the Cathedral Church, - a sermon, which, while it so unequivocally defined the principles and object of the Masonic Institution, could not fail of making the best impressions, and of stimulating every one present to the exercise of those duties which lead to happiness here and here-after : but as no language of mine can adequately convey the sentiments of the Brethren on this occasion, I beg to conclude by assuring you, that no one is more sensible of the obligation, or more grateful, than
Rev, Sir,
Your Masonic Brother,
R.West, R.W.M.
Apollo Lodge, Salisbury, Aug.27, 1813.
Lately was married, at Highworth, in this county,
Lieutenant-Colonel Jones, of Tyn-y-Coed, Denbighshire, late of the 2d regiment or Queen's Own, to
Richarda, daughter of the late
Rev.N.Wetherell, D.D. Dean of Hereford.
On Tuesday morning last was married, by special licence, at St.George's Church, London, by the
Rev.A.Thistlethwayte,
Sir Charles Knightley, Bart.of Fawsley, in the county of Nottingham, to
Miss Hervey, daughter of
Mrs.Fremantle, of Englefield-green, Surr[e]y, forme[r]ly of West Dean, near this city.
Same day was married, at Bishopstone,
Mr.Joseph Nowlson, to
Miss Maria Clark, both of that place.
On Thursday, at Saint Martin's Church, was married by the
Rev.Henry Stevens, of Bradfield, Berks, the
Rev.Thomas Edwards Colston, A.M. Vicar of Bradwell, Oxfordshire, and domestic Chaplain to
Lord Kilmaine, to
Miss Henrietta Tinney, of this city.
On the 24th inst. died, in his 23d year,
Mr.Robert Small, of Wily, after a long illness, borne with fortitude and resignation.
Lately died at Fonthill Gifford, aged 73,
Mr.John Frowd, of Brixton Deveril.- Also at Frome,
Mr.Rossiter, a respectable clothier of that town.
The first autumnal Ploughing Match of the Wiltshire Society for the Encouragement of Agriculture, &c. took place on
Mr.Willis's Farm at Westbury, on Wednesday last, when eight ploughs started for the prizes offered in the different classes.
In the 1st class, with two horses without a driver, there were four competitors. The 1st prize was awarded to
Wm.Bryant, a servant of
Mr.Gourlay, of Deptford, with Tickell's plough, who completed his half acre in 1 hour and 55 minutes; the 2d to
John Newman, a servant of
Mr.Whitaker, of Bratton, with the Bratton plough, who completed his work in 2 hours and 41 minutes; and the 3d, to
John Pattent[?], a servant of
Mr.Gourlay, who completed his work in 2 hours and 6 minutes.
In the 2d class, with two oxen without a driver, there were only two competitors, both servants of
J.Benett, Esq. of Pythouse, with
Mr.Benett's swing plough. The 1st prize was awarded to
George Rogers, who ploughed his half acre in 3 hours and 15 minutes; and the second to
John Ford, who ploughed his half acre in 3 hours and 3 minutes.
In the 3d class, with 3 horses with a driver, there were also but two competitors, who started with two horses only, instead of three. The 1st prize was awarded to
Nash Newman, a servant to
Mr.Wm.Smith, of Westbury, with the old Wiltshire plough, who completed his work in 2 hours and 10 minutes; and the 2d to
P.Newman, a servant of
Mr.Whitaker, with a Bratton plough (cast by
Euens and
Allies, of Warminster, and set to work by the Bratton smith), who completed his work in 2 hours and 5 minutes.
The ploughmen in all the classes gained great credit by the execution of their work. The day was beautifully fine, and the meeting, notwithstanding the harvest, was very respectably attended.
Extraordinary Case.
On Friday last
Mr.Fisher, of this city, amputated one of the legs of a young woman, of Barford, by the name of Good. It was taken off just above the knee; its circumference, in the largest part, was two feet seven inches, and it weighed thirty-five pounds. It appears that the unfortunate patient felt the first symptoms of disease about three years since, during which time she had suffered the most excruciating torments. The other leg is so reduced in size, that scarcely any thing remains of it but the bone and skin with which it is covered.
On Wednesday a fire broke out on the premises of
Mr.Thomas Attwater, of Nunton, near this city, which spread with such rapidity, that it speedily consumed the house, two granaries, a barn, and other outhouses, with thirty loads of unthrashed barley and oats, six sacks of wheat, and a considerable quantity of wool. Fortunately the furniture of the house was saved, and the whole of the farming stock was insured. The fire was occasioned by some sparks falling through a crevice in the kitchen chimney on the thatched roof of one of the adjoining out-houses.
On the same day, a hay rick (of 34 tons) belonging to
Mr.Coombs, of Milford, near this city, was set on fire through the carelessness of some reapers who were at work near to it, and who had most imprudently lighted a fire at a distance of only four or five yards from it. By the arrival of an engine, however, and the active exertions of the persons present, the fire was got under, and more than half the hay saved.
At the Truro assizes, in an action brought by
Mr.Williams, a London merchant, against the proprietors of the mail-coach, between Exeter and Falmouth, for having had his leg fractured, and some of his ribs broken, in consequence of the overturning of the coach on Polson-bridge, owing to the negligence of the coachman, a special jury gave a verdict of £251 damages.
Isle of Wight.
The following Farms, the property of
Sir John Barrington, Bart. are To Be Lett and entered upon at Michaelmas, 1814, for a term of fourteen years:
All that capital Corn and Sheep Farm, called New-Barn, in the parish of Calbourn, now in the occupation of
Mr.Richard Arnold, five miles from the town of Newport, and intersected by the high-road leading to Yarmouth; comprising a spacious Farm-house and appropriate out-buildings; together with 600 Acres of good dry Arable Land, 60 Acres of rich Meadow and Pasture, and 250 Acres of excellent enclosed Maiden Down, which conveniently adjoin the arable enclosures.
Also a Farm called Elmsworth, in the same parish, but situate near the sea, eastward of Newtown Harbour, now in the occupation of
Mr.Matthew Tricket; consisting of a good Farm-house and out-buildings, with 20 Acres of Meadow and Pasture, and about 420 of Arable Land.
For further particulars, and a view of the Farms, apply to
Mr.George Young, of Watchingwell, in the Island; if by letter, post-paid.
Freeholds.
Fisherton Anger, Near Salisbury.
For Sale by Auction, in two Lots, by
J.Elderton, at the Sun Inn, Fisherton, on Monday the 30th day of August, precisely at three o'clock in the afternoon, - All those Four Substantial Freehold Tenements, with extensive gardens behind the same, very eligibly situate in the most pleasant part of Fisherton Anger, and now in the occupation of
R.Noyce,
J.Butcher,
-- Sweatman, and
-- Ribbeck, weekly tenants. Immediate possession may therefore be had. The Premises may be viewed.
For further particulars apply to
Messrs.Tanner and
Cooper, Solicitors, or to the Auctioneer, Salisbury.
Burderop Races.
Will be on Tuesday and Wednesday the 7th and 8th days of September, 1813; full particulars were given in the last Journal.
An Ordinary the first day at the Goddard Arms Inn; and the second day at the Bell Inn, in Swindon; and a Ball the same evening at the Goddard Arms.
Hon.H. St.John, Steward.
H.P. Burt, Clerk of the Course.