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Monday, November 28th, 1825



PERSONS having any Demand on the late JAMES WIDMORE, Esq. of Middleton House, Longparish, Hants, are requested to transmit an account thereof to us, that the same may be examined, and immediately discharged; and Persons indebted to the said James Widmore, Esq. either on mortage, bond, note, or otherwise, are required to pay the amount of their respective debts to us Coles and Earle, Solicitors to the Executors of the late James Widmore, Esq.
Andover, 17th November, 1825.



NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.

ALL Persons who have any Claims or Demands on the Estate and Effects of George Short, late of the City of NEW SARUM, Grocer, deceased, are requested to send the particulars thereof to Messrs.Robert and George Short, his sons and successors, in order that the same may be examined and discharged. And all persons indebted to the Estate of the said George Short are requested immediately to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Messrs.Robert and George Short, or to Mr.John Swayne, solicitor, Wilton, who are authorized to receive and give discharges for the same.
November 19, 1825.



ALL Persons having any Demands on the Estate of the late Mr.JOHN HAMLET, of West Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, Gentleman, deceased, are requested forthwith to send the amount and particulars of their accounts to Mr.John Foquett, of Newport, Isle of Wight, solicitor, in order that the same may be discharged by the Executors; and all persons indebted to the Estate of the said deceased are required immediately to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said John Foquett. - Dated this 17th day of Nov.1825.



NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

If any Debts of Lieutenant JOHN SELWYN, of the 30th or Cambridgeshire Regiment of Foot, (who died on the 26th of December 1810, at Trickinopoly, Madras, in the East Indies,) remain undischarged, the persons to whom the same may be due are desired to transmit an account thereof, without delay, to his Administrator, Charles Payne, Esq. Clifton, near Bristol, (post-paid).
N.B.-The Legal Personal Representatives of the Widow of the ahove named John Selwyn, may hear or something to their advantage, on applying as above, but no notice will be taken of any letters unless post-paid.
CHARLES PAYNE, Administrator.



THORNYDOWN DORSET.

ALL Persons having any Demands on JOHN COOKMAN, of Thornydown, in Dorset, are requested forthwith to deliver the same to me, John Cookman, of Thornydown; and all persons indebted to me are desired to discharge the same without delay.
November 22, 1825.



TO CREDlTORS AND DEBTORS.

NOTICE is hereby given, ---- That CHARLES BROWN, of the Liberty of the Close, of Sarum, Stone Mason, has by Deed, dated this day, assigned all his Estate and Effects to Mr.George Tamlyn, of Testwood, Hants, Mr.William Hewett, of Portsea in the same county, and Mr.James Bevis, of Tisbury, Wilts, in Trust for themselves and all other Creditors of the said Charles Brown executing such Deed within two months from its date. And that the said Deed lies at the Office of Mr.Dew, in Salisbury, for Execution by such Creditors.- And it is particularly requested that all Accounts due to the Estate are immediately paid to Mr.Dew, Mr.Nicholson, at Barford, or Messrs.Pepper, at Eling, or in Southampton.
Eling, Nov.16, 1825.



TO GRAZIERS AND BUTCHERS.

T.HUMPHERYS begs to inform the above Gentlemen, that the GREAT SHOW DAYS for FAT OXEN and SHEEP will be held at the Lion Inn, SHRUBS HILL, Berks, on Friday the 9th and Friday the 16th of December.

Dinner on the table at one o'clock.

Shrubs Hill, Nov.25, 1825.



Linen & Woollen Drapery, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c.
SHAFTESBURY.

D.BUFFETT most respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Shaftesbury and its vicinity, that he has commenced Business on the premises lately occupied by Mr.John Atchison.
Having been throngh the London Markets, he has purchased, under every advantage, an entire NEW and FASHIONABLE STOCK of GOODS in the above Trades, and is determined to offer the whole on such terms as he feels confident cannot fail meeting with approbation. - In soliciting an early inspection, D.B. begs to assure, those who may honor him with their favors, that every exertion shall be used to merit their confidence and support.

Funerals, completely furnished.



WHITE HART INN AND POSTING-HOUSE,
WORTING, HANTS.

RICHARD READ respectfully returns his grateful thanks to the NobIlity, Gentry, and Public in general, for the favours conferred on his late Father; and begs to assure them nothing shall be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the same.

Good Wines and Home-brewed Beer.
Good stall Stabling and lock-up Coach-Houses, situate within a mile of the kennel of fox-hounds of A.Pole, Esq.





COMMERCIAL AGENCY OFFICE.
Southampton, Nov.25, 1825.
JAMES WEEKS has just imported a quantity of the first quality FRENCH WINES,

consisting of La Fitte, Chateau Margaut, Rousillon, and others, in cask, &c. Also, Champagne, in quart and pint bottles, which he is assured cannot fail of gaining approbation.-- Fine old Crusted Ports, old Sherries, Madeiras, &c. &c, at prices fuIly reduced.
J.W. and Co have landed a quantity of MUSCATEL RAISINS, of exceIlent quality, a small part of which is still for sale.
The NELSON PACKET, from this Office to Havre de Grace, every Tuesday, during the Winter.8eason, weather permitting.



MANUFACTORY, DEVIZES.
BY HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

MUSSELWHITE'S FRAME ELASTIC CORK COLLAR, for Horses, Mules, and other Animals. The utility of the Patent CoIlar is allowed to surpass all other Draft CoIlars, being so constructed as to fit a horse without the possibility of either spreading or rocking, which is generally the case with all common CoIlars, whereby the Horse is very frequently gaIled, and severely injured. The Patent CoIlar, from its elasticity and firmness, removes this great evil. In using this CoIlar, care must be taken to unbuckle the top of it, so as to pass it up the horse's neck, by which means, the unpleasantness of putting it over the eye is removed.

Although an expensive CoIlar, yet its durability will render it advantageous.
Sold by appointment of the Patentee, by the Saddlers, and Saddlers' Ironmongers, generally throughout the Kingdom.



An ingenious foreigner named Scheffer, lately exhibited a Life Preserver, in a rough sea, at Brighton, Margate, &c. in the presence of a number of inteIligent persons, who bore testimony to its practical utility. It consists of a hollow cylinder, or cylindrical ring belt, made of gold-beater's leaf, without a seam, and perfectly air tight. It is to be worn beneath the arms, so as to sustain the body in a vertical position in the water, the extremities acting a pendulum for that purpose. In this belt a small stop-cock is inserted, to which is affixed an ivory pipe: through this pipe the wearer injects in less than one minute with his breath the air necessary for the inflation, and the belt becomes then buoyant, and capable of affording adequate support. The apparatus does not weigh more than 12 ounces, and is varnished so as to receive no injury from exposure to the salt water.

An immense series of caverns have recently been discovered in the secondary limestone of the High Peak in Derbyshire, adding another feature to the interesting geology of that remarkable district.

An eccentric old farmer of the neighhourhood entered St Alban's on the last market day in a car drawn by four hogs, at a brisk trot, and drove to the Wool Pack yard, where his steeds were regaled with a trough full of beans and wash. A gentleman offered £50. for the concern as it stood, but was indignantly refused.

Utility of Spring Guns. - A pig, belonging to a farmer at Ranton, in Staffordshire, wandering through a coppice in search of acorns, trod upon the wire of a spring gun, which went off, and killed the clumsy poacher instantly.

Two excellent shops and houses in the corn-market at Wakefield, have been for a considerable time empty, on account of the terrific rumour that they were haunted !

On Wednesday last, a person lodging in the Abbey Green, Bath, umprudently entrusted a pistol to a boy about 14 years of age, to take up stairs to his room. The latter not knowing that it was loaded, presented it at his mother or sister, with a view to frighten them; when unfortunately it went off, and lodged a part of the contents in his mother's head. Medical assistance was immediately procured, and she is now out of danger.

There are now in South Wales 12,608 male and 1206 female convicts.

A man named Gay has been committed to Shepton Gaol, charged with, breaking open the stable of Mr.W.Smith. of Melksham, (in whose employ he formerly was.) on Wednesday night, and stealing a gelding, with saddle and bridle. He was detained at an inn in Bruton, where he lodged on Thursday night, by the land-lord, who suspected the horse was stolen; and some bills being dispersed, the horse was claimed by his owner.

Charge of Forgery.-On Saturday last, Mr.John Stone Chappell, a genteel-looking young man who keeps a silk-mercer's shop in Oxford-street, was brought to Queen-street Office, charged with forging his brother's name to an endorsement of a bill of exchange for £100. which he got discounted by Mr.Ford, an attorney of Great Queen-street. His brother, on being shewn the signature to the indorsement, said "it was not his writing." The prisoner, who was deeply affected during his examination, was remanded till this day.

MURDER.- Lieut.Chapman, on the half-pay of the 61st regiment, has been committed for trial, at Guernsey, for the murder of a man named Brown, his landlord. He had cohabited with Brown's daughter since she was 12 years old. In consequence of a quarrel, the Lieutenant deliberately loaded his gun, and shot Brown dead.

An apple tree in the garden of Mr.Game, of Wilton Jail, is now in full bloom: and in a garden belonging to Capt.Tench, at Taunton, the Holy Thorn is in full blossom; it was propagated from the celebrated Thorn at Glastonbury.

The sum of £240,000. is sent annually out of Britain, to purchase the product of the bee, all of which might be retained at home, if the culture of this valuable insect was duly regarded



Weymouth, Nov.26.- His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester is returned to his sporting seat at Lulworth Castle.

Poole, Nov.26. - Yesterday his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester honored this town with his presence, and was waited upon by the Mayor and Corporation, and presented with the freedom of this borough. His Royal Highness afterwards honored the Corporation with his company at a dinner given by them on the occasion at the Town Hall, which was very tastefully decorated and brilliantly lighted up. The dinner was got up by Mrs.Vie in a most superior style, and the whole of the arrangement were excellent. His Hoyal Highness retired amidst the animated cheerings of the company, at an early hour of the evening, and immediately set off in his travelling carriage for Lulworth Castle.



Winchester
Saturday, November 26.


At a meeting of the Gas Committee on Tuesday, notices were ordered to be given of application for an Act of Parliament to light this city. Hand-bills were also ordered to be printed, inviting the citizens to support the measure.

On Monday Iast was married, at Andover, by the Rev.W.Pedder, Mr.Henry lfould, of Preston Candover, to Jane, fourth daughter of Mr.Charles Attwood, of the former place.
On the 18th inst. died in his 71st year, the Rev.Griffith Richards, rector of Farlington, Hants.
On Sunday the 20th inst. died, of the gout in his stomach, Mr.Robert Pleyden, of the Star Inn, Fordingbridge.
On Tuesday last died at Worthy, near this city, Olive, the beloved wife of Mr.Thomas Courtney, who has left a numerous and affectionate family to deplore their loss.

On Tuesday afternoon. about 4 o'clock, an alarming fire broke out in the workshops of Mr.Humby, builder, Romsey. which threatened destruction to the dwelling-house and the buildings adjoining; but by the prompt and active assistance of the inhabitants, it was happily got under without any material damage.

Monday an inquest was taken by Mr.Todd, at Whitchurch, on the body of Elizabeth Thorn, aged 81 years, who fell and expired while engaged in her daily occupation. Verdict, "Died by the visitation of God."

Committed to the County Gaol:-.Jas.Bratcher, charged with poaching in the parish of Fawley,- George Beare, charged with falsely obtaining money from the overseers of Romsey.- Henry Stone, with having stolen from the fowl-house of Mr.Iremonger 13 ducks and drakes.- Maria Ricks, with stealing a pair of stockings and handkerchief, the property of Samuel Dayly, of Christchurch.



CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 26.-Yesterday the first Christchurch Troop of South Hants Yeomanry had a field-day, and, whilst under arms, his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester passed in front of them, whom they saluted, which his Royal Highness graciously acknowledged. The Troop afterwards had their annual dinner at the George Inn, at which Capt.C.P.Rose presided.



LYMINGTON, Nov.25.- On Monday evenling our Theatre closed with a well-chosen selection of pieces for the benefit of the worthy Manager. We are concerned to state that, generally speaking, owing to several famiIlies having left town, who were good supporters of the theatre, the season has not been so productive as usual; but on the evening in which Mrs.George Sloper bespoke the play for the benefit of Mr.George Penson (and on which occasion Mr G.Sloper, jun. with kindness and good nature offered to undertake a character he had previously performed in private theatricals), every part of the theatre was crowded to an overflow. We heartily wish that many of the benefits had been better attended than they were, and sincerely hope that next season we shall have to congratulate the company on being rewarded for their talents and unceasing exertions to please.

Birth.- On Tuesday last, in this town, the lady of Capt.Blackiston, of a daughter.

On Friday last 93 casks of foreign spirits were seized in Stanswood Bay, near Eaglehurst, by the Repulse Revenue Cutter, Capt.John Williams. - And on Tuesday last a galley with 109 casks of spirits of brandy and geneva were seized off Lene, by Lieut.Hodge R.N. chief officer of the preventative coast guard station at that place, which have been delivered into the Custom-house, Southampton.



Southampton
Saturday, November 26.

The annual meeting of the Southampton Auxiliary Bible Society, and Ladies Association, was held at the Long Rooms yesterday. The meeting was numerous and respectable.
Lord Ashdown, who was in the chair, said that he contemplated the growing prosperity of the society, both at home and abroad, with increasing pleasure. He regarded the Bible Society as acting on the command of the Saviour, "Go preach my Gospel to every creature." I regret, said his Lordship, the opposition of the Catholics of Ireland to the efforts of this institution. The cause of religion is never forwarded by violence. Christians of every name should love one another; and they should dwell more on those points in which they agreed rather than on those in which they differ.
The Right Hon.Sir G.Rose said that he knew not how to withstand an invitation to such a meeting. There were some things discouraging, it is true, in the Bible Society, but many of an encouraging nature. Among the former, he thought the prejudices of some persons of rank against the society; as if it included in it a conspiracy against important institutions. If it be so, said he, ir must be of a very singular nature; and if I might liken it to one in the Roman history, I must regard Lord.Liverpool as Cataline, Lord Harrowby as Lentulus, and the Venerable Bishop of Durham as Cethegus. It was his opinion that the Church of England could not do otherwise than take part with the Bible Society. If she did not, she would be left with the Church of Rome; and with all his charity to persons of that communion, he should not like to see her alone in such company.
The Rev.J.Methuen said that it was not surprising that the Society had met with opposition. It was the case with all that was good. If the expenditure which had been made had only been the means of the conversion of one soul, it would have been well spent, as one soul is worth more than a world.
The Rev.A.Brandram, Secretary of the Parent Society, said, that he thought the opposition in Ireland would be for the good of the society. They had sent eighty thousand copies of the Scriptures to that country in the last year. Enquiry for the Scriptures, since the opposition existed in Ireland had been greatly increased. He said, that two thousand Gaelic Bibles, and one thousand Testaments, had been given to the people in the Highlands of Scotland; that the society was printing the whole Bible in the Irish language; and also new editions of the Welsh Scriptures. He mentioned a copy of the Irish testament, which had been lent about, and seven times copied.
The Rev.Mr.Maurice said that much good would result from the opposition to the measures of the Society in Ireland; and that as the cause of the Society was that of God and his holy word, so it must prosper.
The Rev.B.H.Draper mentioned a youth, who was driven half-naked and half-drowned on one of the Orkney Isles. A small parcel was observed tied round his waist with his handkerchief. Some thought it was the ships papers,- and others supposed that it was his watch.-and others imagined that it was his money. The handkerchief was unloosed, and a pocket Bible was found enwrappd in it. Perhaps he possessed a watch and money, but he thought them of no value compared with his Bible. His principles and his feelings were just. They were in unison with those of a great monarch, who preferred the Scriptures to thousands of gold and of silver. Let us suppose, my Lord, this youth with his treasure, wafted to some benighted shore, where they know not the Iiving and true God. They become acquainted with the Scriptures, and demolish their idols, and overturn their altars, - the sweet account of praver and praise resound through their dwellings, and in their sanctuaries. They pursue the things which are just, and true, and lovely. This, my Lord, has been the case in Otaheite. They owe all this to the Bible. And Britain too, Sir, owes her best institutions, her noblest sentiments, her purest morality, her finest literature, the ark of her freedom, and her collective and individual felicity, to Christanity. Let us then, my Lord, as the best service which we can render to our children, Our country, and the world, train up our famiIies in the knowledge and love of the great principles of the Bible. The father of Hannibal brought him to the altar, when but nine years of age, to swear eternal enmity to the Roman name. Let us bring our children to the Bible-, not to swear hatred even to its enemies, but to pledge themselves by all that its sacred, to adhere to its immortal truths, and to spread them with a liberal and unwearied hand among people of every clime and every colour.
Mr.Bullar said, that publication, on every subject, and evert form, were constantly issuing from the press. Knowledge, however, does not necessarily imply wisdom, much less reIigion. A man might understand machinery and yet never mend his temper; he might be acquainted with the best method of improving the roads, and yet never mend his own ways; It was important, he thought to give the bible, which inculcated what science left untaught, the knowledge of God, whom to know life eternal. This he affirmed was the wisdom, which is "above all Greek, above all Roman fame."
The meeting was also addressed by Major-General Orde and Dr.Wilson.- The Rev.T.Adkins, moved the thanks of the meeting to the noble chairman.

The late Fire, - We perceive with much satisfaction, that the public attention has been awakened to the benevolent consideration of the distressing circumstances in which Mr.Aslatt, with a large family, is placed by the late melancholy accident, which has destroyed nearly the whole of his stock in trade, and other property, to the amount of three thousand pounds and upwards, only a very small proportion of which was insured. The public are respectfully informed, that subscriptions are received at the different banks, and at Messrs.Skelton and Co.'s library, and we trust so strong an appeal to their compassionate consideration will not be in vain.
It is in agitation to raise a subscription for the workmen, 25 in nnmber, who are thrown out of employ by the late fire at Mr.Aslatt's. We have enquired into the characters of these men, and find them to be industrious well-disposed persons; their loss in tools alone is estimated at £150.
Two of our firemen have been discharged by the commissioners of water-works, for not having been in attendance on Saturday last at the fire.

On Thursday George Jennings was brought before the Mayor, in the custody of the watchmen, one of whom had caught him in the fact of endeavouring to steal a ladder from the new buildings of Dr.Wilson, in the High-street. On being searched, various articles of jewellery were found on his person, as also a pawnbroker's duplicate of a telescope, which was stolen some time since from the premises of Messrs.Jacob and Turner, coal-merchants. He was remanded for further examination.



NEWPORT. Nov. 24.-The Magistrates assembled in Petty Sessions at our Guildhall, on Saturday last were fully occupied in hearing cases from twelve o'clock till Iong after candle-light. The first seven were revenue cases, and were thus disposed of.
The King v. Stringer: This was an information laid by order of the Hon. the Commissioners of Excise, against Mr.Joseph Stringer, a wine and porter merchant at West Cowes, for retailing beer without a licence. The offence being clearly proved, he was found guilty, and fined in the mitigated penalty of £50.- The Same v. the Same: this was an information which charged the defendant with selling brandy without a licence, whereof he was convicted, and fined the full penalty £50.- The King v. Philip Cooper: this defendant was convicted of conveying contraband brandy, and fined £100.- The King v. Cook: this defendant, who keeps the White Hart public house in this town, was convicted of harbouring and concealing smuggled brandy, and fined £100. - Rex v. Henry Hayles: this defendant, who is a blacksmith at Freshwater, was found guilty of carrying foreign geneva, and fined £100. - Rex v. Philip Fallick: the defendant was convicted of harbouring and concealing contraband spirits, and fined £25. - Rex v. Ann Tayler : this defendant was convicted of carrying tea, and fined £100 the magistrates not having the power to mitigate.



Salisbury
Monday, November 28, 1825.


Our first Concert took place at the assembly-room on Thursday evening, and the audience (consisting of upwards of 200 persons) was highly delighted. It had been announced by the Stewards that Miss George was indisposed, and on this account they deemed it necessary to request the indulgence of the audience; but happily Miss G. acquitted herself admirably throughout the evening, and sung with the finest effect. Her weakness through indisposition was apparent, and to this cause alone must be attributed her not being encored in Bishop's fine song of "Hours of sorrow" and the Italian air "Dolce fiamma," both which called forth the loudest plauditts. Harrington sang the "Blind Minstrel" with his usuaI fine taste, and was much applauded. But nothing could exceed the rapture excited by the Chorus of Huntsmen (from Der Freischutz); and its repetition was loudly called for. The trio from Acis and Galatea, "The flocks shalI Ieave the mountains," was sweetly sung by Miss George, Mr.Harrington, and Mr.Tubb; and the latter gentleman sung the admired song of "On Linden," with great spirit and effect. We cannot, conclude without paying due tribute of praise to the instrumental performers, whose excellent skill was particularly conspiciuous in the overture of Der Freischutz. Mr.Prangley executed most admirably a "Pot Pourri." on the violin. - The above was the first of a series of live concerts, the next of which will be on Thursday the 22d of December.

Lord Bruce, eldest son of the Marquis of Ailesbury, having on Sunday the 20th inst. attained the age of 21 years, the event was celebrated at Tottenham Park, and through the Marquis's extensive manors, in the true stile of old English hospitality. At Tottenham Park, a dinner was given to 390 of his Lordship's servants, workmen, labourers, and others, his Lordship condescending to visit the parties at each table. In the manors, and at Marlborough, and Great Bedwin, an ample supply of strong beer, &c. was, by the Marquis's order, given to the populace; and several public and private dinners had on the occasion.



AMESBURY COURSING CLUB.--- 1st Annual Meeting.

Cup - Tuesday, Nov.22
Mr.J.H.Vivyan's Vanity bt. Sir H.Vivyan's Victrix.
Mr.Heathcote's Hecate beat Mr.Biggs's Basilisk.
Mr.Bayly's Racket beat Mr.Pettat's Paltry
Mr.Wyndham's Wilfrid beat Mr.Mills's Mask.
Mr.Dancey's Dandy beat Mr.A.Wyndham's Waverley.
Mr.Biggs's Bellefleur beat Mr.Pettat's Pagan.
Mr.Heathcote's Harney beat Mr.Dancey's Hotspur.
Mr.A.Wyndham's Wire beat Mr.Mills's Merriman.

Stonehenge Stakes
Mr.Heathcote's Harebell beat Sir.J.Hawkins's Susan
Mr.Mill's Maid of the Mill beat Mr.Bayly's Rhoda
Mr.A.Wyndham's Woden beat Mr.Biggs's Bosworth
Mr.Pettat's Prettymaid beat Mr.Heathcote's Hornpipe.

Figheldean Stakes
Mr.Pettat's Pantaloon beat Mr.A.Wyndham's
Mr.Biggs's Bolina beat Mr.Dancey's Drusilla.
Mr.Biggs's Bijou beat Mr.Heathcote's Hyacinth.
Mr.Mills's Mouse beat Sir Hussey Vivyan's Venus.

Produce Stakes at 5gns
Mr.Biggs's Bacchus beat Sir H.Vivyan's Vanguard
Mr.Mills's Matchem beat Mr.Bayly's Ruby.

Matches
Mr.Pettat's Prudence beat Mr.Dancey's Dish.
Mr.Bayly's Ronald. Sir H.Vivyan's Vortigern. (und.)
Mr.Biggs's Bigonia beat Sir Hussey Vivyan's Voluble
Sir Hussey Vivyan's Victor beat Mr.Dancey's Diamed

Cup - Wednesday
Mr.Biggs's Bellefleur beat Mr.Heathcote's Harpy.
Mr.Heathcote's Hecate beat Mr.Wyndham's Wilfrid
Mr.J.H.Vivyan's Vanity beat Mr.Bayly's Racket.
Mr.Dancey's Dandy beat Mr.A.Wyndham's Wire.

Stonehenge Stakes
Mr.Heathcote's Harebell bt Mr.Mills's Maid of the Mill.
Mr.A.Wyndham's Woden bt Mr.Pettat's Prettymaid

Figheldean Stakes
Mr.Biggs's Bijou beat Mr.Pettat's Pantaloon
Mr.Bigg's Bolina beat Mr.Mills's Mouse

Produce Stakes
Mr.Mills's Matchem beat Mr.Biggs's Bacchus, and won the stakes.

Druid Stakes
Mr.Bayly's Ruby beat Sir H.Vivian's Victrix
Mr.Mills's Merriman beat Mr Heathcote's Basilisk.

Tidworth Stakes
Mr.Biggs's Bosworth beat Sir H.Vivian's Venus
Sir John Hawkins's Susan beat Mr.Bayly's Rhoda
Mr.A.Wyndham's Wryface beat Mr.Dancey's Disk
Mr.Heathcote's Hornpipe, Mr.Pettat's Prudence (und.)

Matches
Mr.Dancey's Doctor beat Mr.Pattat's Pagan.
Mr A.Wyndham's Witch. Mr.Pattat's Prattle (und.)
Mr.Biggs's Bagatelle, Mr.Pattat's Paltry (undecided.)
Sir J.Hawkins's Hector beat Mr.Dancey's Drusilla.

Cup - Thursday
Mr.J.H.Vivian's Vanity beat Mr.Biggs's BelIefleur
Mr.A.Wyndham's Dandy beat Mr.Heathcote's Hecate

Stonehenge Stakes
Mr.Heathcote's Harebell, Mr.A.Wyndham's Woden, (Woden drawn.)

Figheldean Stakes won by Mr.Biggs

. Produce Stakes
Mr.Mills's Matchem beat Mr.Biggs's Bacchus, and won the stakes.

Druid Stakes
Mr.Mills's Merriman beat Mr.Bayly's Ruby, and won the stakes.

Tidworth Stakes
Mr.A.Wyndham's Wryface heat Sir T.Hawkins's Susan.
Mr.Biggs's Boswolth beat Mr.Heathcote's Hornpipe.

Cup
Mr J.H.Vivian's Vanity beat Mr.A.Wyndham's Dandy , and won the cup.

A numerous and highly respectable company attended the above meeting, amongst whom were noticed Lord Bridport; Sir Hussey Vivian, M.P. and brother; Sir John Hawkins; Mr.Wyndham, M.P.; Mr.Baker, M.P.: Mr.Taylor, M.P.; Mr.Roberts. M.P.; General Wyndham, Mr.Alexander Wyndham, Mr.Heathcote, Mr.Bastard, Mr.Pettat, Mr.T.A.Smith, Mr.Mills, Mr.Davis, Mr.Biggs, Captain Hawkins, Dr.Finch, &c. &c. The sport on each day was most excellent.



Liberal subscriptions continue to be made towards the improvements in the town of Devizes, Mr.Locke, of Rowde Ford, has given £100; Mr.W.Salmon (in addition to his former contribution) £50; and the Rev.Mr.Smith, of Old Park, £10.

Travellers to Wales or the North-western parts of England may be glad to know that a steam. vessel is to be established at the Old Passage over the Severn, near Chepstow, and a pier constructed on one side of the river, and a pill or harbour on the other, for the convenience of embarkation and landing at all states of the tide, so that the ferry may be crossed in ten minutes at any time. The road from Salisbury through Devizes, Chippenham, and Chipping Sodbury, by the Old Passage, to Abergavenny and Brecon, is between thirty and forty miles shorter than that by the bridge at GIoucester, and the saving of distance in travelling to Newport and Swansea is still greater.

Hanham v. Hanham.- In the report last week of the proceedings in the Arches Court in the above cause, many of our readers may have inferred that Mr.Hanham had been declared by the Judge guilty of the various acts of which he is charged by Mrs.Hanham, in the libel exhibited by her; whereas the question under discussion in this suit, and the only point upon which the Judge had to decide, was whether the allegations exhibited were sufficient (if proved to be true) to induce the Court to entertain the proceeding. We have to add, on authority, that the libel was not exhibited on oath, or supported by the evidence of a single witness, and further that every charge is unequivocally denied by Mr.Hanham, who trusts that no opinion will be formed unti the case shall have been heard and determined upon the evidence of each party.

Wednesday last was married at Wells, Somerset, by the Rev.C.H.Pulsford, the Rev.T.B. Coney, Rector of Chedzoy, to Jane, eldest daughter of J.P.Tudway, Esq. M.P.

Wednesday was married at Bradford, Mr.Henry Turner, of Freshford, to Emily, eldest daughter of Mr. Adye, surgeon, of Bradford .
Wednesday was married at Compton Bassett, Mr.Thomas Bethell, of Trowbridge, to Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr.John Pinniger, of Cowage.
On the 17th instant died, at WooIbeding, in Sussex, in the 71st year of her age, the Right Hon.Lady Robert Spencer, the relict of the Hon.Edward Bouverie, Member for this city in the years 1761-2, &c.
Died on the 9th of September, at Jamaica, in the 42d year of his age, Captain Jeffery, of the 77th regiment, youngest son of the late John Jeffery, Esq. his Britannic Majesty's Consul-General at Lisbon.
On Tuesday the 15th inst. died at CaIne, highly respected by all who knew her, Hannah, Dowager Lady Forrester, in the 85th of her age.
Saturday the 19th inst. died, at his apartments in High-street, Mr.Thomas Mews, aged 57.
On the 19th inst, died in the 63d year of her age, greatly esteemed, Mrs.Elizabeth Bye, wife of Mr.Charles Bye, of the borough of Hindon.
On Saturday the 19th inst. died at All Cannings Rectory, in her 13th year, Matilda Gertrude, second daughter of the Rev.T.A.Methuen.
Died suddenly on Tuesday the 22d instant, Mrs.Pinnock, of this city, aged 72,
On Tuesday last died, Mr.John Wilson, of the Lansdowne Arms Inn, CaIne, in his 32d year.
On Tuesday last died at Southampton, Mrs.Bracher, widow of Mr.William Bracher, late of Alvediston, Wilts.
On Friday last died at her house in the Close, at an advanced age, Mrs.Catherine Smith. She was greatly respected.
On Monday Iast died at Melksham, Mrs.Hook, aged 95. A few weeks since, her husband died, at nearly an equally advanced age. This venerable couple lived together with the greatest harmony and conjugal affection for nearly 70 years !
On the 12th inst. died Mrs.Hazard, of Temple Combe, near Wincanton, aged 90 years: agreeably to her request, she was carried to the grave by six of her grandsons, and followed by her husband (aged 83), his seven sons and their children, making in the whole 69.
Saturday last died, Mr.William Lilly, smith and farrier, of East Harnham, near this city.
Wednesday died, aged 86, Wm.Porton, who was for more than half a century a faithful servant to Mr.John White, of West Harnham Farm.

An inquest was held on Wednesday, by W.Adye, Esq. at Marston, in the parish of Potterne, on the body of Joseph White, nearly 70 years of age, who was discovered by his son, suspended by a cord from a beam in an outhouse, adjoining his cottage. The beam to which he had attached the rope was so low, that the unhappy man was obliged to kneel to accomplish his destruction. Verdict, "Hung himself during a temporary derangement. "

Sudden Deaths.--Inquests held by R.P.Whitmarsh, Esq..-On Saturday the 19th inst. at Downton, on the body of James Hayter, who fell from a chair on which he had been sitting, and was a corpse in an instant.- On Monday, at Woodford, on the body of Henry Parsons, who was found dead on the floor of his kitchen : about two hours before he was discovered, he had been digging potatoes. On Tuesday last, at Burcombe, on the body of Daniel Hibberd, who falling from his chair, expired without a groan. The instant before the poor man had asked his daughter whether she was not going to read a chapter from the Bible. The words were scarcely uttered ere he was a corpse.- Verdicts, "Died by the Visitation of God."

A young man named Mortimer has been committed to the old bridewell in Devizes, charged with violent conduct towards his parents, who reside at Upavon. His father (who is a butcher) and his mother, have ever treated him with extreme kindness; but having recently endeavoured to check his extravagance, he threatened to set fire to their house.

The three pickpockets, lately sentenced at MarIborough sessions to 7 years transportation (viz. John Richmond, John Cann, and Ed.Kellow), were on Tuesday last removed from Fisherton gaol, and put on board the Leviathan hulk at Portsmouth.

Committed to Fisherton Gaol: - Henry Trihorn, charged with having stolen one turkey, the property of John Ainsworth, at Clarendon Park.- George Knight, charged with stealing a quantity of potatoes, the property of T.W.Dyke, Esq. at Bulford.- Samuel Keen, alias Gay, late of Melksham, labourer, charged with burglariously breaking open a stable of WiIliam Smith, at Melksham, and stealing there from a brown gelding, and a bridle, and halter, his property.- John Scott, late of Bristol, charged with having on Saturday the 21ith inst. stolen a silver watch, the property of Wiliiam Surman, at Fisherton.
Committed to the Old Bridewell, Devizes:- Thomas Eyres and George Wells, charged with stealing a turkey, the property of John Coles Bailey, of Winkfield. About a month since the former of these prisoners was released from an imprisonment to which he had been sentenced for a felony. - William ElIis, charged with stealing a bundle, the property of John Baffin. This man was whipped at Lavington, some time since, for a theft.
Committed to the House of Correction, Devizes:- Edward Peace, of Trowbridge, for three months for destroying wood. the property of T.W.Foster, Esq. Bradford.- Thomas Moulding, for one month, for leaving his wife and family chargeable to the parish of Wanborough. - Joseph Brown, of Earl Stoke, for six months, for a breach of the game Iaws.- James Lackam, and John Ford, 3 months each, for a breach of the game laws.

Upwards of 30 prisoners have within the last six weeks been committed to the Old Bridewell, Devizes.



TO THE PUBLIC


THE Interest l have invariably shewn for the success of my late Partner, Mr.JOHN ASLATT, and more particularly since the lamentable Destruction of his Property by Fire, has given currency to a REPORT, which I find to be generaIly credited, that I had, up to the time of the accident, an existing Interest in the Business:- In reply to this Mis-statement I beg to observe, that on the 13th of July 1822, our Dissolution of Partnership was Iegally announced, and I do most unequivocally and solemnly declare, that since that period I have had no interest or share whatever in the concern; and that my exertions since that time to the period of the Fire, and my increased anxiety since that catasrophe, have been actuated by a sincere and wholly disinterested desire to serve an honest, industrious and worthy man.
Joseph Heard.
Southampton, Nov.26, 1825



ALL PERSONS having any demand on the Estate of the Rev.JAMES EVANS, late of the city of New Sarum, Doctor in Divinity, deceased, are requested to send a particular of their respective claims to Mr. W.D.Whitmarsh, solicitor, Salisbury, in order to a settlement of them; and all persons indebted to the Estate will please to pay the amount thereof to Mr.Whitmarsh, who is authorized by the Executors to receive the same.- Endless-Street, Nov.25, 1825.



To be Sold, - A DARK BROWN GELDING,15 hands 3 inches high, equal to 15 stone, very fast, and steady to hounds, -- Also, a very clever BAY GELDING, 14 hands high, very fast, and safe on the road.--For price and particulars apply to Mr.Percy, Whaddon, 4 miles from Salisbury, where they are to be seen.



MIDDLETON HOUSE,
LONGPARISH, Near ANDOVER, HANTS.

THE Public are respectfully informed that a SALE by AUCTION of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and other valuable Effects, late the property of JAMES WEDMORE, ESQ. of Middleton House, deceased, will take place on the premises, on Wednesday the 28th of December next, and following days .-- Particulars in a future paper.
Henry Criswick, Auctioneer.
Andover, Nov.26, 1825.



Underwood.- Wherwell, near Andover, Hants.


TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by H.CRISWICK, at the While Lion Inn, in Wherwell, on Monday the 12th Dec.1824, at 2 o'clock, - Upwards of 60 Acres of prime UNDERWOOD, in convenient lots, standing & lying in Wherwell Coppice. - Catalogues in due time at - Wm.Turton's, Fox Cottage; at Wm.Ball's, Coles Cottage, who will shew the lots; also at the place of sale, and at the Auctioneer's, Andover.



West Pulham, near Buckland Newton, Dorset.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, (without reserve,) on the premises, by J.FOOT, on Monday the 5th of December, 1825, -The folIowing FARMING STOCK, &c. of Mr.R.Belbin: Consisting of 18 choice young dairy cows, well seasoned in calf; 6 prime two-years-old heifers in calf, 4 yearling heifers, 2 hog bulls, 1 cart horse, a cart mare in foal, horse pony, 9 store pigs, 3 ricks of oats, good waggon, dung put, cart, fan and stocks, 2 harrows, ploughs, trace and thill harness, good cider mill and press, about 60 tons of prime dry meadow hay, in several ricks, which may be taken off the premises; 4, milk leads, and other articles.
Refreshments at 11 o'clock - Sale to commence at 12.



PRIME HONDURAS MAHOGANY.

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Bonded Yard, Cumberland Basin, on Thursday the 8th December next, at eleven o'clock, - 105 Logs of very choice MAHOGANY, and large dimensions; just landed ex Hercules, from Honduras.-- Apply to Geo.Booth, Broker, Shannon-court, Bristol.


TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by W.GERRARD, in the Market-place, Salisbury, at 12 o'clock on Tuesday the 29th inst.- An immensely large HOG (together with the CARAVAN which contains it), standing above 11 hands high, and of proportionate weight.- lt would prove very benefical to any person who would purchase it for exhibition. - lt has been travelling but a very short time, and has been vastly admired - It is to be sold on account of the death of its owner.



PONEY FOUND


A BAY GELDING, about 13 Hands high, and 4 or 5 years old, was taken up as an Estray in the Manor of Nursling, near Romsey, Hants, on the 26th of October last. Any person who can prove himself to be the owner of the above PONEY, will have it restored to him on payment of the expences incurred, by applying to Mr.Daman, of Romsey.



Stratford Toney, near Salisbury, Wilts.


TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by THOS.SALMON, on the premises of the late Rev.Mr.STOCKWELL deceased.- AIl the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE:, Brewing, and Dairy Utensils, Books, Prints, Glass, China, &c. with a brace of good staunch Pointers, and a few lots of FARMING STOCK, on Wednesday, November 30, 1825, and two following days .
The Furniture consists of four-post, tent, and other bedsteads, with furniture, feather beds, and bedding; mahogany and other chests of drawers, pier and dressing glasses, mahogany and other chairs, eight-day clock in oak case, mahogany dressing tables and washstands, mahogany and oak night tables, Wilton and other carpets, brass mounted fenders and fire irons, mahogany side-board, handsome bronzed tea urn, china, glass, valuable Books and Prints, &c. with a regular assortment of kitchen requisites. Dairy and Brewing Utensils, consisting of hogshead casks, half-hogshead ditto, wine pipes, cheese press, butter barrel, milk pans, &c.
The Stock consists of 1 Alderney cow in calf, 3 years old, 1 hackney, gig and harness, cart and harness, cider press, and plough, and various other articles in the same line, which will be expressed in catalogues, to be had in due time at the Auctioneer's cabinet and upholstery warehouse, Canal, Salisbury.

On account of the number of lots, the sale to commence at eleven o'clock each morning.



GREATLY, HANTS.
Four Miles from Weyhill, and seven from Andover
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by

T.RAWLINS, at the White Horse Inn, Mullen's Pond, on Thursday the 1st of December, 1825, at two o'clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions of sale as will then he produced.-A very compact and desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, late the property of Mr.Wm.Guyatt, deceased, at Fyfield, situate in the pleasant and respectable parish of Greatly, and now in the occupation of Mr.John Batt, whose lease expires at Michaelmas next: which, for the accommodation of purchasers, will be sold in four Lots, as under :
Lot 1 comprises a Brick &. Tiled DWELLING-HOUSE, with three bed rooms, a parlour, kitchen, brewhouse, good underground cellar, yard, garden and orchard, barn, cart shed, rick-house on 15 pair of stones; 0A. 3R. 39P. of Orchard Meadow, and a piece of excellent inclosed Arable Land adjoining the orchard, containing 3A. 2R. 12P. more or less.
Lot 2 A Piece of inclosed ARABLE LAND, called the Coppice Ground, containing 6A. 2R. 21P. more or less.
Lot 3 A Piece of inclosed ARABLE LAND, called the Long Ground, containing 4A. 3R. 36P. more or less.
Lot 4 A Piece of ARABLE LAND, called the West Field, situate near the Church, containing 15A. 2R. 37P. more or less.
Every Lot of the the above Land is in a rich state of cultivation, and may be viewed by appIying to Mr.William Fiander, carpenter, Greatly. - For further particulars apply to Messrs.Todd and Footner, solicitors, or the Auctioneer, Andover.