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Monday, January 10th, 1825

Consequences of Education.-One of the most remarkable moral phenomena in the history of society, is undoubtedly the rapid extension of education and knowledge in this country among the people at the present day. The vast increase not merely of publications of various kinds sent forth from the press, and especially of periodical publications and newspapers, (incalculably exceeding the increase of population,) within a few years, proves that the habit as well as the faculty of reading has gained upon what may be called the multitude. A new impulse has recently been given to the popular intellect, by the establishment of schools of science and the useful arts, in the large towns of England and Scotland. But the working people are not merely acquiring knowledge - they are communicating it, and to those in a condition above them. Look at the cheap publications, conveying knowledge of science and the useful arts, published in London; and look at the merit and character of their contents. They not only have the merit of ingenuity, and of useful and curious information, but are distinguished by a grace of style and a propriety of tone which shames and rebukes works and authors of much higher pretensions. In fact, the common people are rapidly usurping that knowledge which used to be the prerogative of those who are regarded as not of the common people. We find the working artizans appropriating the theory and practice of arithmetic, geometry, mechanics, physics, and chemistry - and what remains after this but poetry, speculation, and the mere luxuries of literature ? Upon this aspect of society we shall offer but one remark. Social superiority is not maintainable without a certain superiority of knowledge and intellect. It is therefore clearly incumbent upon the upper classes, or those who are above manual labour, to look about them, or they will be pushed from their pre-eminence. The alarm has already been taken in France. A committee of the Deputies, in the last summer, advised the suppression of schools of arts supported by the Government, from an avowed apprehension of the mischiefs of education among the working people- M.Herald

To Read Illegible Inscriptions on Silver Coin.-- If you have a silver coin, the inscription of which by much wear is become wholly obliterated, put the poker in the fire; when red hot, place the coin upon it, when the inscription will plainly appear of a greenish hue, but will disappear as the coin cools. This method was practised at the Mint to discover the genuine coin when the silver was last called in.

DUEL.- A meeting took place on Tuesday at Ascot Heath race-course, between a Mr.Micklewhit and Lieutenant Yearns, now or late of the 33d regiment, in consequence of a quarrel at a hunt meeting at Bagshot on the preceding day. The altercation produced an exchange of blows at the time, when this meeting was appointed. In the first fire Mr. Yearns was wounded in the fleshy part of the arm, which was bound up, and he was conveyed to Sunning Hill, weak from loss of blood, but it is said there is no danger.

On Monday, a hare, closely pressed by three couple of Mr.Hetherington's harriers. took refuge in the house of Cousins, a labouring man, at Hillingdon, near Uxbridge, and went into the room where the cottager and his family were at dinner, and secreted herself under the bed. Puss had been run more than twelve miles, and crossed the New River several times. The dogs were at fault, and Mr.Hetherington requested that the life of the hare should be preserved, and turned out again at night. The cottager said he would try to tame her if she would stop.

Jem Ward partook of a splendid supper at the Castle Tavern, on Monday night. and challenged all the world. In consequence of the late threats of Mr. Justice Burrough, however, he said he considered it would be necessary to give the big wig the preference, and, therefore, expressed his readiness to meet his Lordship in a friendly way, to discuss the merits of pugilism, either in the Fives' Court, the Court of Common Pleas, or the Court of St.James's, at any period he may appoint !

WEYMOUTH, .Jan 8.- The distress occasioned by the late tempest and inundation in Portland has greatly excited the sympathy of the benevolent, and the hand of Charity has been most liberally extended on the lamentable occasion. The subscriptions in this town and neighbourhood have been very considerable, and the highest praise is due to the several committees for their exertions, not only in procuring subscriptions, but also in distributing food, raiment, and money, to the most deserving objects.
On Thursday night Mr. Davis, excise tide surveyor, seized 33 yards of silk, found in the possession of two passengers on board the Friendship cutter, Sheen, master, from Jersey.

George Bankes, Esq. Recorder of Weymouth, has transmitted to Wm. Oakley, Esq. Ł105 10s for the relief of the distressed sufferers at Portland and Fleet, which he obtained in the following manner: his own subscription Ł15; Adm.Nugent Ł10. 10s., which sums were paid to the Committee for general purposes; the remaining Ł80. he procured in conjunction with Henry Bankes, Esq., M.P., from Bishop Andrew's charity, which has been distributed among several poor families by Mr. Oakley; it has materially relieved their distress, and was received with gratitude.

On the 29th ult. Died at West Lulworth, Mrs. Sarah Redman, housekeeper to the late Mr.Foster, formerly of South Perrott, but late of West Lulworth.
During the late hurricane, an elm tree, supposed to be a thousand years old, was blown down near Lulworth Castle. Eleven loads of timber, besides lops and tops, were the produce of this tree. It was an ornament to the place in the time of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, who about three hundred years ago built that beautiful castle. Five hundred trees of smaller dimensions were also blown down.

One of the finest stone quarries in the kingdom has been opened at West Lulworth, the stone is considered superior to that of Portland.

An oak tree, about three hundred years old, is now growing on the Rev.Thomas Weld's manor at Wool, in the county of Dorset. Its trunk is hollow, about thirty feet in height, and through this cavity, a fine birch tree has sprung up, the branches of which appear above the top of the oak.

On Thursday last N.C. Daniel, Esq. entertained at dinner a large party of fashionables at Westbrook House, Upway.

On New Year's Day the new subscription rooms, lately formed at Russell's Royal Hotel, for the reading of newspapers, &c. were opened, upon which occasion the subscribers had an excellent dinner together.

POOLE, Jan.7.- Married by the Rev.Peter Jolliffe, Capt.John Hall, of the brig Active, to Miss.Ashton, both of this place.
Died, on Wednesday evening last, Ursula, wife of James Seager, Esq. Alderman of this town, much regretted by a large circle of friends.
Also died John Hine, many years a gardener of this place, aged 90 years.
On the 1st inst. died Mrs.Elizabeth Pride, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Webb Pride, of this place, who survived her husband but five weeks :-she was a truly religious woman.

The loss of vessels belonging to this port has been greater within the last few months than has ever before been known during so short a period. On Christmas day the ship Nelson, Gilpin, master, belonging to G.Garland, Esq. and Sons, laden with timber, was driven on shore off Cape La Hogue, near Cherburg. It was with he greatest difficulty the master and crew escaped with their lives: within an hour after they left the ship she went to pieces; the crew arrived here on Monday.

Saturday last, being the commencement of new year, was celebrated at Lytchet by an act of liberality of W.Trenchard, Esq. who regaled every poor person in the parish with a good old English dinner of roast beef and plum pudding.

During the last three months we have not had a single day without rain. To this unusual humidity of the atmosphere may be attributed the prevalence of typhus fever, which has lately caused a considerable mortality in this town.

Winchester,
Saturday, Jan.8.

Amongst numerous other charitable bequests, the late Wm.Chute, Esq. of the Vine, has contributed Ł100. towards the support of the County Hospital.
His Grace the Duke of Buckingham has entertained a large party of the gentry of this city and neighbourhood at Avington House.
The High Sheriff has appointed Mr.Jos. Beckett, Keeper of the County Bridewell, to the office of Governor and Keeper of the County Gaol, in the room of the late Mr.John White.
BIRTH.- At Christchurch, on Monday last, the lady of the Rev. D. Gunn, of a daughter.
Monday last was married at Andover by the Rev.W.N. Pedder, Mr. Thomas Parker, jun. of that place, grocer, to Miss Anne Baker, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Baker, of the same place.
On Thursday was married at Christchurch, Mr. Isaac Moors, to Miss Harriet Budden, daughter of the late Mr.Benjamin Budden, of New Farm; Hants, near Christchurch.
On the 2d inst. died at Highway House, Froyle, in this county, the wife of Thomas Pearse, Esq.

At the Quarterly Sessions of the Peace for this City, holden on Thursday, before the Mayor, Recorder, Aldermen, &c. Jane Hinxman was indicted for feloniously stealing a gown from J.Topp , and sentenced to two month's imprisonment.- Ruth Stoner, charged with feloniously withholding a silver watch and seals, the property of Mr.Godwin Withers, of Romsey, acquitted. - Bridget Mountford, for stealing from the shop of Mr.Courtney, draper, of this city, a quantity of lace and other articles, one month's imprisonment.- Edward Freemantle, for receiving two pieces of iron, knowing the same to have been stolen, the property of Robert Jessett, Esq. two weeks imprisonment
Committed to the County Gaol :- Thos. Morris, charged with having on the 30th of December last, violently assaulted Thomas Stride, of the parish of Eling. - James Vincent, on suspicion of stealing a horse, the property of Charles Jewell, of Romsey.- James Linney and George Wilkins, charged with having on the 1st of December last, at Wickham, burglariously broken open the dwelling-house of Rebecca Churcher, and feloniously stolen there two sovereigns, two pounds four shillings in silver, one watch, and divers other articles.

Southampton,
Saturday, Jan.8.

BIRTH.- Lady Augusta, the lady of Sir Arthur Paget, of Hamble Cliff; near this town, of a daughter.
On the 5th inst was married at All-Saints Church, Southampton, by the Rev.T. Mears, A.M., Mr.John Sabine, of Bury St.Edmunds, to Adelaide Isham, younger daughter of the late Wm. Isham Eppes, Esq. of Salem, Massachusetts.
On the 30th ult. died Mrs.Frances Bamford, widow of the late Mr.Bamford, of Gloucester, and mother of Mr.F. Bamford, of this town.

No less than sixty tuns of smuggled liquor were crept up on Thursday, and lodged in our Custom-House by the Preventative boat at Leap; and the like number was sent up yesterday from the same quarter.

Old Mr. Landy, at Four Posts, the veteran of an hundred years, has not shaved for many years, on account of receiving the fire of a musquet in his face at Minorca, when on a reconnoitring party. The skin of his face was carried away, but the bullet missed him, and he killed his antagonist.

NEWPORT, Jan.6- The Church of this town having for a long time past been found very insufficient to accommodate the inhabitants, a vestry meeting was held about two month ago, for the purpose of considering how such inconvenience could be best remedied, when a committee, consisting of the following gentlemen, Sir Richard Bassett, the Rev.Mr. Brecks, the Rev.Mr. Richards, Mr.Sewell, Mr.Cossins, Mr.John Wavell, and Mr. Richard Mew, with Mr. B. Mew, and Mr. E. Way, the Churchwardens, was appointed to ascertain and report to a subsequent vestry, whether it would be more advisable to enlarge the present Church, or erect a new one. - The Committee, we understand, have had various meetings and correspondences on the subject, and it is said to be their opinion, sanctioned by that of a most able architect, that even pulling down the present Church, and rebuilding it, will not give the accommodation required, and that therefore they mean to recommend an application to the Commissioners for building new Churches, for an additional one, which there is every reason for supposing will be granted. - John Nash, Esq. of East Cowes Castle, has in the handsomest manner offered to supply the Committee with a plan and estimate for a new Church, free of expence.
The Rev. C. Worsley, son of Dr.Worsley, of Gatcomb, has been chosen a member of the Corporation of this town.
BIRTH.- The lady of Capt.Bailie, 38th regt. of a son.
Died, the Rev.Mr.Noyes, Curate of Chale, in this island; also Mrs.Osborne, the wife of Mr.C. Osbourne, bricklayer, of this town.
Died on the 31st December at Yarmouth, in the Isle of Wight, the Rev. Robert Norris.

On Saturday last a lad of the name of Caws, of Carisbrooke, was convicted in the penalty of Ł20. for using dogs on the preceding Sunday, for the purpose of destroying game, without a certificate; and being unable to pay the money, was sent to the bridewell for three months, and to be kept to hard labour. - About a month ago, a butcher of Hyde had the same sentence passed on him for the same offence; and as it is the determination of the Magistrates, as well as of the occupiers of land, to put a stop to a practice that has lately prevailed in this island to a considerable extent, of destroying game on Sundays, by a set of worthless young men, we doubt but that such shameful proceeding's will very shortly be discontinued.

Salisbury,
Monday, Jan 10, 1825.

At our City Sessions, which commenced on Thursday last, the following prisoners were tried, and received sentences as under:
Seven Years Transportation:- James Johnson, for stealing a purse containing four Ł1. notes and other monies, from the person of Edward Yeates; George Wakely, for stealing a watch from the person of Thomas Maton; and William Sanger, for stealing a quantity of lead fixed to the house of John Ralph Skeate.
IMPRISONMENT.-. James Randall, for stealing a silver watch, the property of Martha Hunt, twelve months.- William Henvey, for stealing linen and other articles, the property of James Truman, six months.- John Martin, for stealing working tools from Messrs. Figes and Co.; and Hiliary Trivett, alias Henry Lake, for enlisting into the Marines, being at the time a militia man; three months each.- Henry Soper, for stealing a loaf and 4lbs of beef, two months.-Edward Whitewood, for stealing an ox tounge from William Judd, one month.- Joseph Winkworth, for stealing 3 fowls from John King, three weeks.- Wm. Talbot, for assaulting Mary Honeywood, two days. - Chas.Clayton alias Bleadon, for assaulting Ann Harman, was fined 5s.

Devizes assembly on Tuesday evening presented a brilliant display of beauty and fashion. Amongst the company (265 in number) were- The Mayor of Devizes (Mr. T. Tylee), Mrs.T. and a party; Mr.Benett, M.P. and two Misses B.;Mr.and Mrs. Estcourt and family, Mr.and two Misses Pearse; Mrs.Grosett, the Hon.Capt.Bouverie; Mr.and Mrs. Locke and family; Mr.and Mrs. L. Phipps, Mr.and Mrs.E. Warrener, Rev.Mr.and Mrs.Goddard, Miss P. and 2 Mr.Goddards; Rev.Dr.J. Ashford by Trenchard, Mr.and Mrs.Wylde Heneage, Misses and 2 Mr.Trenchards, Mr. and Mrs I. Bradford, Miss Seagram, 3 Misses and 2 Mr.Bradfords, Mr. Stone; Mr.Bythesea, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Codrington, Rev. T. and Mr. R.Codrington, Mrs. and 2 Misses Bullock, Rev.T.and Mr. I. Bullock; Capt. Amyatt, Mrs. Houlton, of Farleigh Castle, and 3 daughters; Mrs.Lovell, of Cole Park, and 3 daughters; the Rev.Dr. Mr. and Miss Starkie; Mr. and Mrs.Clutterbuck of Harnish-house, Mr.Angell, of Studley, and family, Mr.Calley of Burderop; Mr.Poet Moore and Mrs.Moore; Capt. and Mrs.Fellowes, Rev. R. Ashe of Langley, Mr.and Mrs.Welford, 2 Mr. Merrimans, Rev.Mr.Horlock, Mr.and Mrs.Williamson and family, Mr.and Mrs.Hardman, Rev.Mr. and Mrs.Wilson of Collingborne, Mr.and Mrs.Neate, Misses Tudway, &c.

The general quarter sessions of the peace for this county commence tomorrow at Devizes. There are sixty-six prisoners on the calendar for trial.

We are happy to state that the public ball for the Master of the Ceremonies in this city, on Friday Iast, was most brilliantly and numerously attended. Amongst the company we noticed our worthy County Member, J. Benett, Esq. and family; Wadham Wyndham, Esq. M.P. and lady, with many others of the most respectable families of Salisbury and its neighbourhood. The ball went off with much spirit and the greatest satisfaction prevailed throughout the whole evening.

A scene more pleasing never was offered to the view of the parishioners of Marnhull, in the county of Dorset, than was witnessed on Monday last, when the children of the Sunday School in that place (in number 80 boys and 54 girls), were regaled with an excellent dinner of beef, mutton, pudding, and beer, (supplied them from the Rectory,) at the school room, which was tastefully decorated with evergreens for the occasion. The cleanly appearance and orderly behaviour of the children, truly evinced the benefit resulting from such an Institution; and although the School has not been re-established longer than August last, the very impressive manner in which the children sang the 100th Psalm and Evening Hymn, reflected the greatest credit not only on themselves, but also on their master and mistress, and was highly gratifying to those who were present.

On Monday last the patrons, trustees, and managers of the Blandford Savings Bank held their seventh annual meeting at the Guildhall, in Blandford, Sir.J.W. Smith, Bart., in the chair, when the accounts of the treasurer and actuary were audited and found correct and it was gratifying to find that the concerns of the institution were proceeding in the most satisfactory manner, there being upwards of 900 depositors, and the amount invested in Government Securities, Ł28,745.

The Trustees or the Sherborne Turnpike Roads have directed Mr.E.T. Percy, their surveyor, to make a survey and report of the practicability of lowering and improving West Hill, on the road from Sherborne to Dorchester; and that surveys and reports are likewise to be made of the state of the other hills in the neighbourhood, with a view to their being lowered and improved as speedily as possible. The Trustees have shewn us a spirited example of what they will do by already lowering Tomer Hill, through a dense rock, between 20 and 30 feet, wholly avoiding that tremendous steep called East Hill, in Milborne Port; this work, when completed, will be a great benefit to the public. The hill called Babylon Hill, near Yeovil, will, it is said, also undergo alteration.

A deputation who waited upon the Earl of Digby, and the Members for Dorsetshire, against the removal of the Quarter Sessions from the town of Sherborne, met with a most cordial reception from the noble Earl, and from the worthy Representatives; the latter of whom undertook to further the wishes of the inhabitants of Sherborne by presenting their representation against such removal to the Magistrates at Blandford Sessions on Tuesday.

The exhibition of glass-work, now to be seen in this city, (to which a free admission is given), is beautiful beyond all description; and the highest gratification is afforded to the curious, in witnessing the process of glass-blowing.

BIRTHS.- On Tuesday the 28th ult. at Bath, the lady of Walter Long, Esq. of Baynton House, of a daughter.- On Wednesday last, at the Rectory, Chilmark, Mrs.Lear, of a girl.
On the 28th ult. was married at Wallingford, Berks, by the Rev.H.H. Fisher, the Rev John Hodding M.A., of Oakley, Hants, to Susannah, daughter of the late R. Lovegrove, Esq. of Wallingford.
On the 29th ult. was married at Wootton Bassett, Wilts, the Rev. Samuel Starkey, of that place, to Anne, daughter of the late R.Hooper, Esq. of Cheltenham.
On Monday last was married, at St.Thomas' Church, by the Rev.Mr.Greenly, Mr. Thos, Edwards, of the George Inn, Reading, (late of Melksham), to Miss Louisa-Margaretta Ball, milliner, of this city.
On the 4th inst. was married, Henry Weare Blandford, of Weston Bampfylde, to Frances Barnes Rickword, of Longbridge Deverill.
Tuesday last was married, by the Rev.John Ireland, G.Watt, Esq. of Bloomsbury, to Miss Meares, of Wall-bridge House, near Frome.
Died on Thursday the 30th Dec. Frances, the wife of the Rev. Robert Greenwood, vicar of Colaton Raleigh, Devon.
Thursday se'nnight died at Potterne, in her 78th year, Mrs.Garlick, formerly of this city.
On the 5th instant died at Bishopstrow, in this county, after a long and painful illness, Mary Bayly Thring, widow of the late Rev.Brouncher Thring, D.D. Rector of Sutton Veny, Wilts.
On Monday died, at Wokingham Berks, far advanced in years, James Bushall, Esq. formerly of this city.
A few days since died, aged 80, Mrs.Martin, relict of Mr.Osmond Martin, of Fovant.
Died on Tuesday the 4th instant, of the typhus fever, aged 55, Mrs.King, widow of the late Mr.Wm.King, hosier, of Milborne Port, who was much beloved and respected, and her death will be long lamented by a numerous family, and an extensive connexion.
Thursday last died at Trowbridge, the infant son of Thomas Timbrell, Esq.
On Thursday the 6th inst.died at his father's house, aged eleven years, Cary, second son of William Helyar, Esq. of Coker Court, Somersetshire.
On Thursday last died, after a long illness, Mr.William Jolliffe, many years a respectable wheelwright, of Rockborne.

On Tuesday last Stephen Extance, Collector of West Amesbury Gate, was convicted by the magistrates of the Salisbury Division, in the full penalty of Ł5 for charging Mr.Hutchins of Lake 4 1/2d instead of 3d for a single-horse cart, contrary to Act of Parliament; after having been cautioned by one of the Commissioners.
A correspondent request us to notice, that it behoves the trustees of turnpikes to be very particular in having a correct table of tolls (according to the last Act of Parliament) affixed to each toll-gate, in order that errors may be avoided by the public and the toll collectors.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol:- Thomas Baily and Paul Amber, charged with having on the 1st inst.committed an assault upon the person of Rachael Worldly, at the parish of Bishops Cannings.- Lucy Wheeler, of Orcheston St.George, charged with stealing various articles the property of Mrs.Stephen Mills and Mrs.James Mills.

The Estate of GEORGE TRUCKLE, Deceased.

ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of GEORGE TRUCKLE, late of Amesbury, in the county of Wilts, miller, deceased, are requested to pay their respective Debts to Mr.Thomas Truckle, or Mr.Joseph Truckle, of Amesbury, the Executors of the said George Truckle.
And all Persons having any Claim against the said Estate, are desired to send the particulars thereof to the said Thomas Truckle, or Joseph Truckle, or to Mr.Lawrence, solicitor, Salisbury.

THIS is to give Notice, -- That unless the HORSE which was left with me several weeks since by Mr.JOSEPH WARDEN, be taken away and the expences paid, the same will be SOLD by AUCTION, by Thomas Salmon, in the Market-place, Sarum, on Tuesday the 18th day of January, 1825, precisely at twelve o'clock, to defray the expences.
JAS.TURNER.
Crown and Anchor Inn, Exeter-Street, Salisbury, Jan.8, 1825.

TO be SOLD, --- About 100 Loads of FLINTS, large and well adapted for building Fence Walls, Cottage Houses, or any other Building where economy is an object.
Apply to Mr.Sidford, Stoke Virdon.

CARRIAGE HORSES FOR SALE.

To be SOLD, - A Pair of BROWN HORSES, about 15 hands 3 inches high, 6 years old, warranted sound, free from vice, and steady in harness.- For price, apply to W.Garrett, Lamb Inn, Catherine-street, Salisbury.