The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1818-02-02 00:00:00

POACHERS.

This system of depredation has lately been carried on to
au alarming vocal in the neighbourhood of Petersheld, par-
ticularly on the properties of T. Bonham, Esq. and Sir
Harry Fetherstonehaugh, Bart. One of the men was sen-
!pored to seven years transportation at the Petwor oh Sr.
He was taken whilst ettsisariog game, in the night, with a
party of fruity or more persons, who were armed in various
ways, and oho compeilad acres gamekeepers to desist (tom
hindering them in their unlawful occupation. A few Hien%
sitice,, a party were imenupted by Mr. Bunhain's keepers,
a and sharp conflict ensued, which might have been fatal to
the keepers, but for the stately coming up of the si rvitots of
Sir H. Fetherstonehaugh, who were attracted to the gust
by the firing of guns. Ibe poachers immediately gave a a
but live of them were taken. Some of them were armril
wish gum; one pheasaut and some snares were (cloud on
them. They love beer committed to Winchester gaol.
Another poacher has been committed to the same gaol,
under Lord Ellenborough's Act, who, it appears, baring
been closely watched whilst poaching, and Muting himself
so, lit returned home, when sonic of the keepers esileavour-
ml So secrete themselves behind a large tree, in the lions of
his cottage, to watch his going out again; when he
rately took aim mitt shot use of them in the face. 'the man
is much, but out dangerously hurt.

About two o'clock on the morning of Wed.,e...
day, the 14th ult. two men knocked at the door of
one WILLIAM HINOIY, of 141lby, in the county of
Norfoll , who is employed fur the purpose of pro-
trent% the game belonging_ to CHARLES LUCAS.
Esq. upon which the said WILLIAM 11-IINDRY and
two persons who were with him, as his essistaida,,
were induced to go out of doors, and after !duct ed-
ing about 30 3attils, they were attecktd by a boey
of men, consisting of about 14, with Worked face,,
and their persons otherwise disfigured, and armed
with gime, bludgeons, and other weapons, wh.,
with violent threat,, compelled the said WILLIAM
I-lIINDRY aid I.is two assistants to &hew them over
the grounds, for the purpose of killing game ; his
Royal Highness the PRINCE REGENT has berm
pleased to offer (in Saturday night's Gazette) a free
pwrdott to any accomplice giving Wanin+t. that
may lead to the conviction of any of the offend( 0.,
and n reward of 10n/. will be also paid on the +shine
conviction by CHAMLES LUCAS. Esq.—lt also ap-
pears front the above Gazette, tliLit on the nouriinig•
of the (21d ultimo. half a barley rick, in u tiel,l
belonging to Air. JOSEPH SAMUEL HOLLIS. ut the
p Irish of Timsburv. di the county of soutiimnith,,,,
was wilfully set on tire by some evil-tlopip,e,l rer-
anti or persons, and that the sante was entirely de-
btsoyett. Ili, Royal Highness the l'ut NCB Hi-
GENT has offered a free pindou to any in:complier
vim; niforruation that may lead to conviction, itt.d
a reward of twenty guineas will be paid, tni CetiVlC-
clots, by Mr. Hot.i.ts, subject to the coaditions
above enumerated.

S ON SATURDAY.
India Stuck 24EI
Ditto 80ndr....107 pr.
Ex. Bill., 2.. IS 90 pr.
Ditto, 1. p .26 93 97 r.
Lottery icketa, 191. In..
Coo*. fur Ate. 79i 74
79i 791