Monday, March 16th, 1818

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Port News.
Weymouth, March 4.

On Monday last Prince Leopold, accompanied by Sir Robert Gardiner and Dr.Stockmar, arrived at the King's Lodge from Came. As soon as his Royal Highness's approach was announced, British standards were hoisted opposite the Palace, and on Weymouth battery, from which a salute of 21 guns was fired. The British flag was also hoisted at Harvey's Public Library and Reading Rooms, which having under gone considerable improvements are now re-opened

On Wednesday his Royal Highness took an airing on Smalmouth Sands, the much favoured spot of the late ever to be regretted Princess.
We are happy in having it in our power to contradict the erroneous accounts that have appeared in the London newspapers as to the declining health of his Royal Highness. We can with confidence assert that this amiable Prince has experienced the most beneficial effects from the air and exercise that he enjoyed at Came.
A report of a much-admired speech delivered by Mr.Ure, one of our worthy Representatives in Parliament, upon the subject of the Election Law Amendment Bill, may be seen in the preceding page.

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Winchester,
Saturday, March 14.

The Gazette of this evening announces the return of the two new Members for Christchurch and Southampton.
The remains of Richard Meyler, Esq. were on Wednesday last brought to this city, from his house in Grosvenor-square, London. After lying in state at the While Hart Inn, they were next morning conveyed in a hearse drawn by six horses, to the family vault at Crawley. The hearse was attended by five mourning coaches and four; and the procession was followed by a long train of carriages belonging to his friends, who were anxious to pay a last tribute of respect to his memory. There are few young men whose premature death could have excited such feelings of universal regret as Mr.Meyler's. Educated at Eton, and at Christ Church, Oxford, he had formed a set of early friends by whom his loss is considered irreparable; and his manners were peculiarly calculated to conciliate affection, to command esteem, and to enforce respect. He died in the 27th year of his age.

We understand that Sir Thomas Baring, Bart. of Stratton Park, who had announced his brother, Mr.Henry Baring as a Candidate to represent this city in Parliament, in consequence of Mr.Meyler's lamented death, has now withdrawn his brother's name; and the friends of Chandos Leigh, Esq. have this week canvassed the city, in his favour. The election will take place on Wednesday next, when there is every reason to suppose that the latter Gentleman will he chosen.
John Fleming, Esq. of Stoneham Park; Chas.Henry Rich, Esq. of Bossington House; and Wm.Alves, Esq. of Enham Place; have qualified to act as Magistrates for this county.
On Saturday the 7th inst. Thomas Freeman Heathcote, Esq. qualified to act as a Magistrate for this county, at the petty sessions at Romsey.
On the night or Monday the 2d inst. a dog entered the farm yard of Mr.W.Thorp, of Preston Candover, and killed 23 sheep. There were only six dead on the next morning, but the others have died since.
On Thursday last an inquest was taken by Mr.Todd, at Lymington, on the body of Richard Hannam, a bricklayer, who fell from the roof of a house which he was repairing, upon the pavement below, whereby he broke both his thighs and fractured his skull: his immediate death ensued. - Verdict, Accidental Death.

Execution. - On Monday last Hugh Flinn, the soldier convicted at our last assizes of the murder of his comrade, James Rainey, near Titchfield, was executed here in pursuance of his sentence. After his body had suspended the usual time, it was conveyed to the County Hospital for dissection.

Eight prisoners remain here under sentence of death.

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Southampton
Saturday, March 14.

The recent election of Mr.Chamberlayne, as one of the Representatives of this town in Parliament; in the room off Mr.George Henry Rose, will be celebrated by a dinner at the Dolphins Inn, on Wednesday the 25th instant. From the names of the gentlemen who are announced as stewards on the occasion, and from the great popularity of the subject, a very large company is expected to attend the dinner.

Pigeon Shooting.- A match for 10 guineas took place on Thursday the 5th instant, on Saint Catherine's Down, in the Isle of Wight, between Mr.R.Toomer, third son of the late Mr.E.Toomer, of the New Forest, and Mr.C.Weeks, a celebrated shot in the Isle of Wight, at twelve birds each; which was won by Mr.Toomer, who killed eleven birds, Mr.Weeks killing only nine. - A few days previous Mr.T., for a bet, killed 17 sparrows out of 21, let off from a box at 12 yards.

On Wednesday last a Pigeon Shooting Match at 11 birds each, took place at Botley, between Mr.North, gun-maker, of this town, and Mr.Wm.Dumper, of Fair Oak.
It was very closely contested, both parties having killed their tenth bird each, when Mr.N. killed his last bird, and his opponent missed. Considerable sums of money were lost on the occasion. An excellent dinner was served up by Wilkins, of the Bugle, to a large party.

On Sunday last died, aged 75, Mr.John Fox, of St.Mary's; a man highly respected by all who knew him.

On Saturday night last eight men, who went to get off the vessel driven ashore at Cold Harbour, stove their boat against the breakwater, owing to the darkness of the night; but we are happy to state that they were all taken off the breakwater without much injury.

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Salisbury,
Monday, March 16, 1818.

The business of our Assizes commenced on Monday last, before Mr.Justice Abbot and Mr.Justice Holroyd; the former presiding in the Crown court and the latter at Nisi prius. The calendar of prisoners was very heavy, and their trials were not concluded till Thursday morning.

The awful sentence of death was passed on the following prisoners, 17 in number :- William Gale, convicted of having, between Sunday the 28th of December and the Tuesday following, sacrilegiously robbed the Church at North Bradley, of a bag containing wine, napkins, and other articles . - James Mitchell, for having, in the night of the 23d of February, broken into and robbed the parish church of Tisbury of the communion table cloth and the pulpit cloth.- John Hancock, for a burglary in the house of W.Sainsbury, at Corsham.-- Thomas Waite and Joel Dixon, for a burglary in the house of Harry Hathway, at Tochenham.- Cornelius Randall, for a burglary in the house of Robert Barnett, at Bower Chalk.- George Davis, for a burglary in the house Wm.Fry, at Coombe Bissett. - Joseph Giles, for a burglary in the house of Wm.Milsome, of Garsden. - John White, for a burglary in the house of John Rawlings, at Trowbridge - Isaac Taylor, for breaking open the house of Frederick Snelgrove at Corsley.- Wm.Maslen, for breaking open the house of James Moore, at Seend.- Geo.Cleverly, for breaking open the house of Richard Merrett, at Horton. - Wm.Wirdnam, for breaking open the house of Joseph Eyles, sen. at Stratton St.Margaret. - Michael Lampshire, for robbing Ann Wilson on the highway near Burbage. - Stephen Mills, for stealing a mare belonging to Henry Tredgold, of Polshot. - Henry Dean, for stealing a mare belonging to John Morse, at Leighterton, in Gloucestershire .- W.Wiltshire, for stealing a cart stallion belonging to R.Giddings, at Urchfont.
Charles Taylor, Emanuel White, and Robert Burke, for having in their possession forged bank-notes, knowing them to be forged, to be transported 14 years; and James Witchell, Andrew Forward, and Rachael Francis, convicted of grand larceny, to be transported 7 years.
John Francis, John Ember, Robert Lawrence, William Chapman, James Smith, James Signell, Wm.Wilkins, Geo. Seavory, Wm.Young, Ann Sly, Wm.Edmonds, Joseph Limington, Mary Baker, Thos. Dickman, John Thomas, Wm.Jennings, and Wm.Gray convicted of grand larceny, were sentenced to various periods of imprisonment in the house of correction at Devizes, and kept to hard labour: the three latter to be privately whipped. - Betty Brimson, for receiving goods knowing them to be stolen, to be kept to hard labour two years in the house of correction at Devizes, and to be once privately whipped. - George Sidnall, for breaking prison on the 1st of March 1817, and escaping from Fisherton Gaol, in which he was detained on a charge of felony, to be kept to hard labour in the house of correction at Devizes for six months.- John Broomfield, for bigamy to be fined 1s. and imprisoned 12 months. - Charles Andrews, for grand larceny, to be imprisoned two months, and once privately whipped. - Geo.Maggs, for grand larceny, to be once privately whipped and discharged.- Ed.Lovegrove, for breaking into a house with intent to steal, to be imprisoned 12 months. - Richard Hawkins and John Hawkins, for a riot and assault, fined one hundred pounds. - Eighteen other prisoners were tried on various charges and acquitted; against four no bills were found, and two were admitted [witness for the Crown,] and discharged.

Of the prisoners sentenced to death, all have been reprieved excepting William Gale, for sacrilege who, is to be executed on Tuesday the 24th instant.

We understand that Wm.Sherwood, who broke prison and escaped from Fisherton Gaol, with several others, on 1st of March 1817, is now in safe custody in Gloucestershire.

A trial which excited very considerable interest took place Mr.Justice Abbot on Wednesday morning. It was that of Mr.Thomas Bellworthy, an overseer of Farnborough, in the county of Hants, charged with the wilful murder of a pauper named Henry Miles. The prisoner, on being placed at the bar, had a prepossessing appearance, being a man of mild features, and about 40 years of age. The indictment charged him with wilfully and maliciously causing the death of the deceased by removing him to his parish in the city of New Sarum in a state of extreme sickness, and by exposing him during such removal to the inclemency of the weather.
Mr.Gaselee, in a most feeling and impressive manner, detailed the particulars of this interesting case to the Jury. The deceased, he said, was a parishioner of the city of New Sarum, and was brought to the workhouse at Farnborough in the month of December last, in a very bad state of health, and almost perishing with cold. After remaining there about a month, he was taken by the prisoner in an open cart to a meeting of magistrates at Odiham, being a distance of about 12 miles; and the prisoner there received from the magistrates an order for the pauper's removal to his parish. He was accordingly taken by the prisoner the same day to Basingstoke, and on the following morning removed from thence, under the charge of a man hired by the prisoner, in another open cart to New Sarum, (a distance of 36 miles) with no other covering than some straw and a sack. The prisoner arrived at New Sarum in a few minutes after the deceased, and had him taken the same evening to the parish hospital at Bugmore. Here he was put for the night in the "dead house," a place with a brick floor, attached to the hospital; after lying all night upon a hurdle with some straw and a blanket, he was examined next morning by a surgeon, who ordered every requisite attention to be paid to him; but this was too late, for Death closed the unfortunate man's sufferings on the following morning. The learned Counsel then expatiated with great ability and feeling, on the law authorities which bore upon this case, and warmly disclaimed any wish improperly to strain them. He pointed out the excellence of our laws, which ordered an investigation of every untimely death that shall happen to his Majesty's subjects. In cases similar to the present, the learned Counsel said that a magistrate can suspend an order of removal when he thinks a pauper unfit to be removed; and (by a recent law) the parish is not to suffer any loss by such pauper remaining in it. It is the duty of overseers to see that paupers are fit to be removed; and the question in the present case was, whether the prisoner was fully aware of the state of the deceased's health, and whether, by timely care, before his removal, his life might not have been saved. The learned Counsel stated that he was not instructed to impute hardness of heart, but extreme inattention, to the prisoner and the Jury, if they had the least doubt of the prisoner knowing the pauper's state, must acquit him.
The witnesses called by Mr.Gaselee proved in every point his detail of the pauper's removal.
Ann Clarke, wife of the master of Farnborough workhouse, stated that the deceased was brought there in a very low state, perishing with cold, and a wound or sore on his back; every care was taken of him, but he had no medical advice, there being no surgeon in constant attendance; he got better in health whilst at the workhouse, and repeatedly expressed his wish to be taken to Salisbury, where he had a wife. Witness stated, that the guardians of the workhouse have the direction of it, and not the overseers.
Rd.Mason, a pauper at the workhouse, proved that he took the deceased in a cart to Odiham on the 20th of January, by Mr.Bellworthy's direction; that a magistrate examined him while in the cart, from which he wished not to be removed; witness then gave him some refreshment, and took him to Basingstoke, where he put him into a warm stable with straw and a blanket, for the night; he much wished to go home to Salisbury, and was very content; witness hired another cart and horse to take the deceased to Salisbury; gave him a breakfast next morning, and put a good deal of straw and a bran sack into the cart.
Luke Smith was hired by Mr.Bellworthy to take the deceased from Basingstoke to Salisbury; Mr.B. said at Basingstoke, in alluding to the deceased, "God bless the man, let him have what nourishment you possibly can, and I will pay for it."' He accordingly had refreshment four times on the road, ate part of a warm rabbit pye, and drank warm beer and gin on the road. He much wished to get home that night. On arriving at the Coach and Horses, Salisbury, in the evening, witness asked him how he was, and he answered "tolerablish;" witness then gave him part of a cake and some more warm beer and gin, when Mr.Bellworthy arrived, and they took him in the cart to the hospital.
The mistress of the hospital proved that Miles was brought there on the evening of Wednesday the 21st of January, that he was put in the "dead house"' for the night, was next morning taken into the hospital and examined by the surgeon, and died on the morning of the 23d.
Thomas Mark Wilmot, surgeon to the hospital, deposed that he was called thither on the evening of the 21st. but did not examine Mile's state till the next morning, when he was removed into the hospital. He found him then in an extreme state of emaciation, and suffering under a mortification in the lower extremities, one foot being mortified as high as the ancle; he had two wounds of the diameter of a crown piece on his back, which appeared to have been caused by lying; the mortification in the feet appeared to be of a fortnight's continuance. In the opinion of witness, the deceased died of the mortification, and his death was hastened by his journey; but had he remained at Farnborough, the probability was that he would have died. Witness added that it would have been imprudent to put Miles where other persons were.
Henry Coates, surgeon, saw the body of Miles after his death, and corroborated the testimony of the foregoing witness as to its appearances. In witness's opinion, Miles death was accelerated by the journey; but the probability was that he would have died under any circumstances.
The Rev.Thomas Selwyn, a Magistrate of Hants, deposed that he had appointed guardians to the house of industry at Farnborough, and that they had the complete management of it. He examined the pauper at Odiham, and signed the order for his removal. On going to him in the cart, witness said, " Friend, are you able to go to Salisbury ?" to which he replied, "Yes Sir, and I wish it." He declared this cheerfully, and made no complaint whatever. - Witness here addressed the Judge, declaring that he had acted under the impression that the pauper was the best judge of his own situation; for had be been aware of his real state, he would have suspended the order. The Judge said, "I believe you, Sir."
Two witnesses gave the prisoner a good character for humanity of disposition.- The learned Judge then summed up the evidence to the Jury, who instantly returned a verdict of Not Guilty. A burst of applause followed from all parts of the court, but it was checked by the Judge, who in a most serious manner pointed out the impropriety in the Court using expressions of applause or disapprobation.

Another most interesting trial took place at our assizes, which was, that of Mr.Thomas Tuck, brewer, of Swindon, for the high crime of forgery. It appeared that Mr.Tuck was in partnership with Mr.Shepherd, at Swindon, and that they carried on business as brewers and wine-merchants.
Roger Coale, the prosecutor, was examined: he stated that he had kept a public-house at Swindon, and dealt with Tuck and Shepherd for beer and spirits. There was a running account between them, kept in a small book, in which was entered the beer and spirits delivered to Coale, and on the opposite leaf (the credit side) the cash paid at different times by Coale to Tuck. This book remained in the possession of Coale, and when goods were received by Coale, or cash paid by him to Tuck, the book was taken and the entry made. On comparing books; however, it appeared that in the 1813 account a payment of £30. bad been made, and credit given to Coale for £50; and in another place that a payment of £20. had been made, and credit given for £40. Tuck mentioned the mistake to him; the figure 5 was erased and a 3 substituted in its place, the 4 was also taken out and a 2 put in, making the sums in the account according to the monies paid. These alterations were made with the knowledge and approbation of Coale; for the credit account, as diminished, was carried on, from page to page, till the whole was finally balanced and settled by Coale in February 1814. Another account then commenced between the parties, in which no mistake occurred but one, which was, that Coale forgot to settle it. For this he was sued by Messrs.Tuck and Shepherd, and they obtained a verdict for the full amount at the last summer assizes, On the next day he preferred a bill of indictment against Tuck, for forging or altering the 5 into a 3, turning the £50. into £30.; another indictment for altering the 4 into a 2, turning the £40. into £20.; and to make "assurance double sure" he preferred another against him for a fraud. He succeeded in persuading the Grand Jury that the sums so changed belonged to the current account, and were a part of the monies for which a verdict had been obtained. On this Mr.Tuck was apprehended for forgery, but bailed by the Judge. Coale was afterwards taken in execution, and removed to the Fleet prison, from whence he was now brought at the expence of Tuck, by a writ of Habeas Corpus, to substantiate his charge against him. The evidence of Coale the prosecutor himself, and the overpowering testimony of the account book (which was balanced after the alleged forgery was committed) were so strong, that the Judge gave a decided opinion, the prosecutor's Counsel threw up their briefs, and the Jury honourably acquitted Mr.Tuck on all three indictments. Serjeant Pell applied on behalf of Mr.Tuck for copies of the indictments, on which to ground future proceedings against Coale, and the Judge immediately ordered them, - Coale retired in the custody of the officer who brought him from London.

The two following causes, which were of considerable importance, not only on account of their local interest, but on account of their universal operation, were tried before Mr.Justice Holroyd, who presided at the Nisi Prius. Both related to Protestant Dissenters, the first, to their exemption from turnpike tolls on Sundays when attending their places of religious worship ; - and the second, to their protection from riots an noises without their meeting-houses, even when unaccompanied by internal interruption or assaults:
Lewis v. Hammond - In this case it appeared from the statement of Mr.Serjeant Pell, counsel for the plaintiff, and the proofs, that the plaintiff, being a farmer at Foxhanger, in the parish of Rowde, near Devizes, attended regularly a congregation of lndependent Dissenters in that town, and in passing through a turnpike gate, called Seend gate, on Sundays, he claimed from the defendant, who is a collector of tolls at the gate, an exemption from the toll of ten-pence demanded from him, because he was going to his proper place of religious worship at Devizes, and that such claim being rejected, and the toll enforced, the action was brought in his name by the Society in the Metropolis for the protection of the religious liberty of Dissenters, to recover back the amount of the toll so obtained, - For the defendant it was contended by Mr.Casberd, that under the particular words of that turnpike act the plaintiff was not entitled to the exemption, because he went out of his own parish to attend at a place of public worship, and because there was in such parish a dissenting place of worship. But a case being mentioned by Mr.Serjeant Pell, where at the Suffolk Assizes Mr.Justice Grose had held such defence to be unavailing, - Mr.Justice Holroyd determined that the plaintiff was entitled to the exemption, notwithstanding the topics urged for the defendant; but he permitted his Counsel to apply to the court, if they on reflection should deem it expedient, to correct his judgement; and directed the Jury to find a verdict for plaintiff; and they accordingly returned a verdict for plaintiff - Damages 10d. and Costs.

The King v. Rev.Wm.Easton, clerk, James Jerrard, and eight other persons for a conspiracy to disturb a Congregation of Dissenters, at Anstey, near Tisbury, in this county, and for a riot. -The following were the facts of this case, conducted like the former by the Society established in London for the protection of the religious liberty of the Dissenters, as stated by Mr.Serjeant Pell, and proved by the witnesses for the prosecution. The Rev.Wm.Hopkins, a dissenting minister at Tisbury, was invited to preach at Anstey, an adjoining parish. Of that parish the Rev.Wm.Easton was the perpetual curate, and James Jerrard was the tythingman, but the clergyman resided also at Tisbury, three miles from the place of riot. A dwelling-house belonging to James Butt was certified as the place of the meeting of the Dissenters. Hopkins first attended in November 1816; he repeated his visits, and noises were made without the house which interrupted the worship at the several times when he so attended, until December 31st, 1816, the time particularly stated in the indictment. On that evening he went about 6 o'clock to preach, when 70 persons were assembled without the house; the night was showery and cloudy, and the ground wet. Among the persons assembled were the several defendants, and also Mr.Easton (the clergyman), and Jerrard. The mob were supplied with cow horns, large bells, and various discordant instruments, and, encouraged by the clergyman and peace officer, made the most clamorous and terrific noise. They paraded about nine yards from the house; and, notwithstanding the remonstrances of the High Constable of the Hundred, who attended the meeting-house, and other respectable persons, they persevered in their disturbances until the minister could not be heard, and he was compelled abruptly to discontinue the religious service. On the return of Mr.Hopkins, he was followed by the same mob, amidst execrations, noises, and their horrible music, for half a mile, to the boundaries of the parish of Anstey. - Mr.Casberd, for the defendants, endeavoured to convince the Court and Jury that there was no conspiracy, and that as the people did not enter the house of meeting, nor personally ill-treat the minister or congregation, there was no riot. But Mr.Justice Holroyd interposed, and declared, that as to the conspiracy the Jury should decide, but that the proof of a most indecent, unwarrantable, illegal riot was distinct and uncontrovertible. - Mr.Serjeant Pell then stated, that the dissenters, from lenity to the clergyman, not by way of compromise, would not press for a verdict for the conspiracy, but only for the riot, and for which they would certainly bring up the defendants to London for the judgement of the Court of King's Bench during the ensuing term. At this liberality the Judge and the court expressed satisfaction, and the Jury returned a verdict of Guilty of the Riot against the Rev.Wm.Easton, James Jerrard, and seven other defendants.

Russell v. the Inhabitants of the Hundred of Elstub and Everley. -This was an action founded upon the statute 9.G.1.chap.22, to recover damages from the hundred in consequence of several ricks of wheat and barley, the property of the plaintiff, having been wilfully and maliciously set on fire by some person or persons unknown, in the night of the 6th of November, 1816, at Westwood, in the said hundred. It was clearly ascertained that the property destroyed was wilfully set on fire, and the value being proved, a verdict for the plaintiff was found. - Damages £165.

Broome v. same.-This was a similar action to recover the value of a quantity of wheat, the property of this plaintiff, destroyed at the same time; the value was proved to have been above £200. which is the utmost amount of damages that can be recovered from the hundred under the statute. A verdict was therefore found for the plaintiff for that sum.

Tugwell v. same .- To recover for the buildings destroyed at the same time; their value appearing to be above £200. a verdict was found for that sum.
The King v. Inhabitants of the County of Southampton - The defendants were indicted for not repairing a certain public bridge, situate in the two parishes of Avington and Itchen Abbas. They pleaded that the Marquis of Buckingham, in respect of the tenure by which he had certain lands at Avington, was bound to keep the bridge in repair, It appeared, however, that certain repairs made in the year 1768 by Colonel Brydger, were done merely for the purpose of ornament. The Jury, under the direction of the Judge, returned a verdict against the defendants, thus binding the county to repair the bridge.

The business of Dorchester Assizes commenced on Friday morning, Mr.Justice Holroyd presiding at the Crown Court, and Mr.Justice Abbott at Nisi Prius. The following prisoners had been tried on Saturday afternoon, when our account came away:
John Wheeler, for robbing W.Burner, Esq. on the highway, Guilty.- William Francis, for a burglary in the poor house at Marnhull, Guilty.- John Dally and William Hallson, for a burglary in the house of J.Pretty, of Poole, Guilty.- John Lindsay, and William Ward, for robbing S.Moon, at Chardstock, 7 years transportation. - John Bow, for stealing a bottle of rum; John Johnston, for robbing the house of J.Wyatt, of Canford; Elizabeth Prior, for robbing the shops of W.Clark and E.Thorpe, at Cerne; and Jane Francis, for robbing the house of J.Hann, of East Stower; were found Guilty.- Stephen Stone, for stealing a watch belonging to Samuel Read, of Gillingham, 6 months imprisonment to hard labour - C.Trump, for stealing cloth belonging to J.Hamilton, of Sydling, 3 months imprisonment & privately whipped. - Simon White, for stealing a watch belonging to C.Tucker, of Blandford; and George Phippard, for stealing two chisels, the property of J.Tomes and J.Randall; to be imprisoned and privately whipped.-- There was no prosecution against, Hannah Dowell, for a larceny. -- James Bailey, James Young, Hannah Bastable, Thomas Russell, Stephen Francis, Charles Tanswell, Anne Stevens, Charlotte Dally, and Joseph Shepherd, tried on various charges of felonies and larceny, were acquitted.
No causes of any public interest whatever had been tried at Nisi Prius.

All the Bank of England tokens having been recently called in, silver has within the last few days become rather scarce in circulation: it is therefore much to be wished that Government would speedily issue a further supply of the new silver coinage.

On Monday last a Meeting took place at the Town Hall, Poole, for the purpose of establishing a Bank for Savings in that town, which was unanimously agreed to.

It will be seen by an advertisement that a meeting will be held at Wimborne on Wednesday next, to consider of establishing a Saving Bank there, under the Earl of Shaftesbury's patronage.

On Sunday evening the 8th inst, a most impressive discourse was preached by the Rev.Lemon Hall, at the Independent Chapel, Dorchester, for the benefit of the Sunday School.

During the late gales which have done so much damage particularly to ships along the whole of the English Channel, there is scarcely a port but is crowded with wrecks. Poole, however has proved the unparalleled safety of its harbour: no damage has been done to any of the numerous vessels lying at the quay, nor to any riding at anchor in the harbour, save only some trifling damage among the boats. The storm was notwithstanding very severe there, and many of the houses were considerably damaged.

The ancient rookery at Newton (the seat of the family of the Harbyns), near Yeovil, was entirely blown down during the hurricane on Wednesday se'nnight. Nearly 200 trees were torn up by the roots, and out of the whole wood only one tree stands.

BIRTH.-At Westbury, in this county, on the 9th inst the wife of Surgeon Gaisford, of the Royal Artillery, of a son.
Lately married at Trinity, Newfoundland, James P.Garland, Esq. to Miss Bland, daughter of the Governor of that place.
A few days since was married Mr.Reeves, of Draycot Cerne, to Ann, only daughter of the late Wm.[….], Esq. of Melksham.
On Sunday the 1st inst. was married at Wareham, Mr.Groves, printer, to Miss Clark.
On Tuesday last died Mr.John Edwards, shopkeeper, of St.Ann's-street, in this city.
On Tuesday died at Stanton Drew, aged 72, Mrs.Hannah Plenty Price, widow of Major Adam Price.
A few days since died, Thomas Lawes, Esq. of Alvediston, in this county, at the advanced age of 88 years.
On Tuesday the 3d instant died, Mr.Joseph Sutton, of Sherrington, in his 88th year, many years a farmer: he was a good Christian, went constantly to Church from his youth, and was much respected by all who knew him.
On Tuesday, the 3d inst. died at his house at Haydon, in this county, in the 78th year of his age, Richard Tuckey, Esq.
On the 7th inst. died at Winterbourne, Martha Jerome, youngest daughter of the late Thos.Dyke, Esq. of this city.
On the 7th inst. died of a decline at Poole, Mr.George Allen, in his 31st year, leaving a widow and three children to lament his premature death.
On Sunday the 8th inst. died at Poole, Mr.John Brown, aged 69 years.
On Wednesday died at Babington, Frances, wife of Charles Knatchbull, Esq. the last descendant of the eminent family of the Longs, of Downside, and Stratton upon the Foss, Somerset.
On Thursday last died, in the 87th year of her age, Mrs.Seife, of Whichbury.
On Thursday died Miss Pill, of Alderton Grove, in this county.

Mr.Whitmarsh held an inquest on Thursday last, at Monkton Deverell, on the body of Maria Hole, an infant 12 weeks old, who was found by her mother, dead, by her side in bed when she awoke; the child had been declining in health for the last fortnight, and, as there were no marks of violence on the body, the Jury returned a verdict Died by the visitation of God.

On Thursday the 5th inst. Daniel Bolwell, a baker, of Melksham, was convicted (before Charles Bythesea, Esq.) in the penalty of three pounds, for selling bread very much deficient of weight.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol :- William Paw and Hester his wife, charged with burglariously breaking open the dwelling-house of Wm.Phipps, at Westbury Leigh, and stealing therefrom several pieces of printed linen and other articles. - Thomas Sparrow and Thomas Lucas, late of South Wraxall, labourers, charged with having, on Wednesday night or early on Thursday morning the 12th instant, stolen one ewe sheep and other articles, the property of Henry Charles Daubeny, Esq. of South Wraxall. - George Hayter, of Downton, labourer, charged with stealing about a peck of wheat, the properly of John Baily, sen. at Downton.- Wm.Miller, of New Sarum, labourer, for stealing one glass, the property of Joachim Hibberd.

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