Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Monday, October 4th, 1813
The
Misses Stevens respectfully inform their Friends and the Public, they intend Opening a School for Young Ladies, after Christmas, at Pewsey, and flatter themselves by attention to merit their patronage.
Windsor
Mrs.Duck, having recently disposed of her School in Church-Street, Windsor, in order to reside with her Sister, at Legg's Farm, Downton, near Salisbury, Wilts, begs leave to inform her Friends and the Public, that she intends taking a few Children, under ten years of age, to instruct with her own, hoping by a strict attention to their Improvement, Morals, and Comfort, to ensure that patronage she had for so many years experienced. Terms :- Board, Washing, and Instruction in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, and Chronology, Twenty Guineas per annum. The School will commence October 11, 1813.
M.Langridge, fashionable long Stay and Corset Maker, Haberdasher, &c. Silver-street, Salisbury, begs to inform the Ladies and Female Sex in general, that she intends being at Weyhill Fair, with a very extensive and pleasing variety and Stays and Corsets, Elastic Steels, &c. which she has just prepared for their accommodation, and which will be offered to them at very low prices, notwithstanding the highly advanced charge for materials.- In addition to the above, M.L. has to offer to the public and assortment of Umbrellas, of the best quality and workmanship, which will be offered to them equally low.
Circulating Library
Mr.Guest respectfully informs his Friends, that his extensive Circulating Library, in the High-street, Salisbury, has recently received additions of the best modern Publications, and had been newly arranged, with a fresh catalogue for their inspection.
Poole, Oct.1, 1813.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the Timber, Coal, and Iron Trades, carried on by the late
Joseph Barter, will be conducted under the same firm by the Executors of his Will, - till the end of the present year, when new arrangements will be made for continuing the same.
Poole
John Slade respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that the late Coal Trade, conducted by
Mr.John Hooper, in future will be carried on by himself.- J.S. embraces this opportunity of thanking them for the support shewn
Mr.Hooper, and now solicits a continuance of their favours on his own account, whom he assures may depend on being supplied with Coals of the best quality and terms.
Winchester.
Charles Jewell, impressed with gratitude for the past favours already received from a generous public, takes the liberty to inform his customers that he shall be at Weyhill Fair on the 8th inst. with a large assortment of Lines, Twine, Sacks, and Rope Yarn, of the best manufacture. Those who please to favour him with their favours, may rely on articles of the best quality, and on reasonable terms.
Stratford Wilts.
J.Maffey respectfully informs those Gentlemen who intend visiting Weyhill Fair with Sheep, he can accommodate them with good Grass, from 3 to 4,000 in number, - For particulars apply to
J.Maffey, at Stratford aforesaid.
Portsmouth, Oct.2
A liberal subscription has been entered into by the inhabitants of this town, and by the French prisoners at Forton, for the widow of the waterman
Brothers, murdered by three Frenchmen who attempted to escape, as noticed in our Journal last week.
On the 27th ult.died, of a rapid decline, in the 20th year of her age,
Sarah, second daughter of
Mr.Macnamara, of this town.
Winchester.
Saturday, October 2.
On Friday the
Earl and Countess of Portsmouth gave a splendid Entertainment at their Mansion at Hurstbourne Park to their numerous and respectable tenantry. The company, consisting of nearly 100 persons, sat down to a most excellent dinner in the grand library, and in the evening there was a ball and supper, to which the sons and daughters of the tenants were invited. The dance was kept up with great spirit to a late hour, when the company departed highly delighted with the kind affability of their noble Patron and Patroness, who were equally gratified with the pleasing behaviour of their Guests.
Birth. Tuesday last, the Lady of
H.C.Compton, Esq. of Manor House, in this county, of a son and heir.
Died. On the 1st ult. at Bilboa, in consequence of the wound he received at the battle of Vittoria, in the 24th year of his age,
Lieutenant Woodyear, Brigade Major of the Royal Artillery, serving in the Peninsula, only son of
Mrs.Woodyear of Lymington.- Monday the 20th ult. at Pennington House, near Lymington,
Robert Mann, Esq. Rear Admiral of the Red.- Wednesday evening,
Mrs.Courtney, relict of the late
Rev.Mr.Courtney.
The following inquests have been taken by
H.Green, Esq. Coroner :- At Titchfield, on the body of
Diana Munday; she was sailing in a boat down Bursledon River with her son, and in reaching over to take up a piece of wood, the sail gibbed, and upset the boat; she was drowned, but the lad escaped by getting in the bottom of the boat, where he remained till assistance was afforded him. Verdict Accidental Death.- At the same place, on the body of
John Faithfull, a labourer, who was found drowned in a well, he had been for several days ill with a fever, which affected his head. He is supposed to have got out of his bed, with an intention to get some water from the well to drink, and in his attempt to procure it, to have fallen in. Verdict Accidental Death.- At Minstead, on the body of
Henry Gillett, a labourer, who was employed in hoeing turnips. He was found dead in a granary where he used to lodge; the deceased had victuals in his hand and mouth. He was subject to fits. Jury returned a Verdict Died of Apoplexy.
Committed to the County Gaol :-
George Murrell, charged with having feloniously, maliciously, and voluntarily set fire to and burnt a barn, stable, corn in the barn, and a wheat rick, on the night of the 23d of September, at Stert, in this county, the property of
Wm.Clement. -
Francois Retif,
Charles J.M. Danre, and
Jean Louis Seve, (French prisoners of war), for the wilful murder of
George Brothers, a waterman, at Portsmouth.
Southampton, Oct.1.
Monday last a match of Cricket was played on Peartree Green, by the Ancient Elevens of Southampton and Itchen Ferry. In the first innings the match was greatly in favour of the Southampton, but in the second, two of their prime bands being quickly out, the Itchen Ferry were victors, having five mates to go in.
On Tuesday last a sad accident happened here : as
William Howell, a gardener to the Deanery at St.Mary's, was picking some elder-berries, he by accident fell backwards from the ladder, on which he was standing, and in the fall bruised his head so violently, that he expired in less than 24 hours after.- He has left a wife, who is nearly blind, and four small children. - Verdict. - Accidental Death.
Salisbury
Monday, October 4, 1813.
As no Curate can in future be allowed to officiate in the Diocese of Salisbury without a Licence, the Bishop of Salisbury desires to inform those Gentlemen in the neighbourhood of the Devizes whom it may concern, that he will be at the Devizes, on Saturday the 16th inst. and will attend to applications for Licences to Curacies, at the Bear Inn, at one o'clock in the afternoon.
The election of Magistrates for the City of Bath for the year ensuing took place on Monday last, when
William Anderson, Esq. was elected Mayor;
Thomas Slater, Esq. Chamberlain;
George Kitson, Esq. and
Wm.Clark, jun. Esq. Sheriffs. The Mayor Elect afterwards gave a splendid entertainment at York House to the Marquis of Camden (Recorder), the Body Corporate, the Clergy, &c.
The following letter was sent us by
Mr.James Niven, of Tidworth, in this county. It is evident from the date of it, we do not insert it as an article of newes. Our readers will, however, be pleased with the simplicity of the writer's style, and his great zest for the profession of arms :
"Lanz, July 31, 1813.
"Dear Uncle.- You will no doubt be surprised at my writing, without allowing time for an answer to my last; but I hope you will excuse me, for I am anxious to let you know, as soon as possible, of any thing extraordinary wherein I am concerned. We have been marching to and fro in the neighbourhood of Pampluna, since the beginning of this month, until the evening of the 28th, when we received orders to take a circular march behind the enemy, who were then within two miles of that place. Upon the evening of the 29th, we took our positions within 500 yards of the French lines; and at break of day yesterday we commenced battle, which continued without intermission until eleven o'clock, when the French thought proper to retreat from a position that might be called impregnable. We continued following for eight or ten miles, when they fled so fast that only our cavalry were able to get near them. We are passing hourly great numbers of prisoners and baggage. I have not yet been able to learn the correct account, but we judge there must be from 8 to 10,000 prisoners. Pampluna still holds out; but now that this second attempt to relieve it has been defeated, it will no doubt soon fall. If you have not answered my letter dated Victoria, June 24th, please enclose, if convenient, a small map of France, with the roads, as there is no such thing to be had here. In doing so you will much oblige.
Your affectionate Nephew,
C.M. Lean, Gunner, 8th Batt. Royal Artillery.
P.S. I have escaped again, although numbers of my comrades fell by my side. We are again ordered to march. I hope my next will be from France.
Chippenham Races. - On Monday last a Sweepstakes of 5gs. each with 20gs. added, for all ages, two miles, nine Subscribers, the winner to br sold for 250gs. if demanded, was won easily by
Mr.Mills's Jesse, beating Crossbow, Dorina, and Algersife. We understand that Jesse was demanded immediately after the race.- The Members Plate of £50 for all ages, two mile heats, was won at two heats by
Mr.Bacon's Wallflower, beating
Mr.Biggs's Lamia. At starting Lamia was the favourite.- For the p.p. Match of 100gs. between Mountaineer and Wood Daemon, the former walked round.
On Tuesday, a £50 Plate for all ages, two-mile heats, the winner to be sold for 150gs. if demanded.
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| Mr.Biggs's Dorina, 9st.3lb. | 1 | 1 |
| Mr.Sadler's Cogniac, 8st.10lb. | 2 | 2 |
| Mr.Parson's c.f. Fairy, 7st.2lb. | 4 | 3 |
| Mr.Weeks's Lamplighter | 3 | 6 |
| Mr.Bloss's Weazle | 5 | 5 |
| Mr.Tate's Old Port | 6 | 7 |
| Mr.Myles's Smallhopes | 7 | 4 |
These heats were well contested, and particularly the last by the three first horses. Dorina won by only a neck.
A Sweepstakes for half bred horses, one-mile heats, was won by
Mr.Bennett's b.g. beating
Mr.Tuckey's c.g.
These Races were well attended; among the equipages which attracted notice were those of the
Marquis of Lansdown,
Mr.Long and
Mr.Paul Methuen (M.P.'s for the county),
Mr.Estcourt (M.P. for Devizes), the Steward; and
Lady Catherine Long's. We hear that
Lord Lansdown has accepted the Stewardship for the next year.
Births. On the 20th ult. at Perth, the Lady of
Capt.Eyre, of the Wilts Militia, of a son.- On the 24th ult. at Exeter, the Lady of the
Hon.Col.King, of the 5th regiment of foot, of a daughter.
Married. Saturday se'nnight, at Overton, in this county,
Mr.Drake, a respectable farmer, of Heddington, to
Miss Sarah Neale, of the former place.- Thursday last, at Longbridge Deverell, in this county,
Mr.William Pearce, to
Miss Sarah Sturgis, both of that place.
Died. Wednesday se'nnight, at Tiverton,
Robert Pell, Esq. one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Devon, - Thursday se'nnight, at Martin, in this county, aged 89 years,
Mr.Shrimpton.- Monday last, in Parl-street, Bristol, after a long illness,
Mrs.Phelps, relict of
Mr.Joseph Phelps, of Bradford; justly esteemed and deservedly lamented by all who knew her.
S.Evans and
T.Chilcot were executed on the 22d ult. on the new drop, at the front lodge at Ilchester gaol, pursuant to their sentence at the Bridgewater Assizes.
To be Lett, with immediate possession, on a lease for seven or ten years - That excellent Family Residence, in St.Anne's-Street, Salisbury, with every convenience attached, late in the occupation of
Mr.Thomas Wilkie. - Apply to
Mr.Tinney, attorney at law, Salisbury.