From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 23 November, 1833.

The Duke of Devonshire arrived here on Thursday, and remains at Wright's Hotel.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 21 December, 1833.

The Bankruptcy issued against Mr Charles Wright, of the Ship Hotel, having been appointed to be worked at Sandwich, a meeting of the Creditors took place at the "Antwerp Inn", on Tuesday when it was resolved to the Commissioners, to appoint the meeting at Dover which would be more convenient to the greater portion of the creditors. The Fiat, we understand, was accelerated in consequence of certain members of the Bankrupts family being able to enforce the payment of a Judgement Security, there by to obtain for themselves an undue preference, to the injury of the other creditors.- The debts are supposed to be between forty and fifty thousand pounds which falling principally on the Town, have caused a considerable sensation; but certainly no Panic, as stated by our Canterbury contemporary.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 21 December, 1833.

The CREDITORS who have proved their Debts under a Fiat of Bankruptcy, awarded and issued forth against CHARLES WRIGHT, of the Town and Port of Dover, in the County of Kent, Innkeeper, Dealer and Chapman, are requested to meet the Assignees of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt, on Saturday, the 25th day of January, instant, at Twelve o'clock at noon precisely, at the CORN MARKET room, at the "ROYAL OAK INN", in Dovor aforesaid, in order to assent or dissent from the said Assignees selling and disposing of the Bankrupt's household furniture, plate, linen, china, books, prints, pictures, and other effects, in and about the Ship Hotel, in Dovor aforesaid; and also all the horses, carriages, harness, corn, hay, straw, utensils, and other things, now being in and about the several stables, lofts, coach-houses, and other buildings, late in the occupation of the said Bankrupt, and now of his Assignees, and situated in Dovor aforesaid, the City of Canterbury, Ewell, and Lydden, in the County of Kent, or elsewhere, to any person or persons at fair valuation, each to be made by three competent Appraisers, chosen by the said Assignees and the person or persons becoming the purchaser or purchasers. To assent to or dissent from the said Assignees employing a person or persons, to be named as such meeting, to collect the outstanding debts of the said Bankrupt, and to allow such compensation to the person or persons so employed, as the said Assignees shall deem best and responsible. To assent or dissent from  Assignees commencing and prosecuting and actions, suits or other proceedings at law or in in equality, against certain Debtors to the said Bankrupt's estate, a schedule on whose debts, will be submitted to the Creditors at such meeting. To assent or to dissent from the said Assignees compounding with any or either of the said Debtors to the said Bankrupt's estate, and submitting any dispute or question relative therein to arbitration, to such person or persons, in such manner and is such terms as by the said Assignees may be deemed expedient and proper. To assent to or dissent from the said Assignees taking the opinion of Counsel on any points arising out of the said Bankrupt's affairs. To assent to or dissent from the said Assignees charging and deducting out of the Monies which they shall receive on account of the said Bankrupt's estate and effects, the expenses they must necessarily be put to in managing the affair of the said Bankrupt. To assent to or dissent from the said Assignees paying to a person to be named at such meeting, such salary or compensation for his trouble in conducting the Business of the Hotel aforesaid, as to the said Assignees shall appear reasonable or proper. And also to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees paying certain law and other expenses, amounting in the whole to the sum of £19 6s. 8d. incurred in relation to the Bankrupts affairs before the appointment of the said Assignees, a statement whereof will be submitted to the Creditors at such Meeting, and other special affairs.

MATTHEW KENNETT.

Solicitor to the Assignees.

Dovor, January 1st, 1834.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 21 December, 1833.

HORSES FOR SALE

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

BY Mr. GEORGE HARRISSON,

AT THE REPOSITORY, in Town Wall Street, Dovor, Saturday, the 1st day of March next, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, those Two well known RACE HORSES... SOBER ROBIN & FUSELLI;

(Unless legally claimed on or before Saturday), the 2nd instant, in which case, public notice will be given, countermanding the sale.)

N.B. The above mentioned Horses were some months since, left under peculiar circumstances, in the care of Mr. WRIGHT, late of the Ship Hotel, Dovor; and his Assignees wishing to deliver them up to the right owner or owners, have caused applications to be made in several quarters, but which have been wholly unattended to. They therefore now give this public Notice, that the said two horses will be sold as above, to defray their keep and expenses, unless on or before Saturday, the 22nd instant, a clear right of ownership be made out, to the satisfaction of Mr KENNETT, of Dovor, Solicitor to Mr. Wright's Assignees.

Dovor, Feb. 5, 1834.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 19 April, 1834. Price 7d.

To Wine and Spirit Merchants

TO BE SOLD OR LET

And entered upon Immediately

Most excellent premises for the purpose of carry on the WINE and SPIRIT TRADE, consisting of a new and substantial built FAMILY DWELLING HOUSE, with suitable Offices and Out-Houses, situate in DOVOR, in Kent, and in one of the most frequented and best streets for business. The Cellars are of the first rate description, being excavated in the cliff, where the temperature continues at all times uniform, and they are capable of containing Forty Pipes of Bottled Wine; there is also attached a Bonded Cellar, which will hold Eighty Pipes.

N.B. On the above Estate, the Business of a Wine and Spirit Merchant has been for some years carried on; and to ant Gentleman desirous of embarking his Capital in that Trade, an opportunity is now afforded, presenting every prospect of success, and rarely to be met with, as Dovor is daily growing into a very large Town, containing numerous Families of fortune and distinction.

For particulars, and to treat for the purchase or renting, apply personally, or by letter, (free of postage,) to Messrs. WORTHINGTON, "Ship Hotel," Dovor; Mr. Kennett, Solicitor, Dovor; or to Mr. Harrison, Land and Estate Agent, Buckland, near Dovor.

CHARLES WRIGHT'S BANKRUPTCY

The last meeting and final examination took place on Monday, at the "Royal Oak Inn." Additional debts were proved exceeding £400, about half of which were for wages &c. The examination, which lasted nearly two hours, was conducted in a highly satisfactory manner, by Mr. Commissioner Keene. In reply to the enquiries of the Commissioner, as to the correctness of the balance sheet produced, the assignees stated that they were satisfied it was the best that could be produced, and that if the examination were postponed for six months, from the state of the Bankrupt's books, no better one could be obtained. Great credit is due to the assignees, and those engaged in the arrangement of the voluminous accounts which called forth a complimentary acknowledgement from the Commissioners. The bankrupt was attended by, and received the able assistance of Mr. Perkins.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 21 March, 1840.

MAIDSTONE ASSIZES

FORGERY AT DOVER

William Quinton and Peter Borella, otherwise Baldassi, aged 23 and 25, were indicted for forging and putting off a certain order for the payment of money, in the French language, which being interpreted into English, stated "Good for 500f." with intent to defraud Mr. Thomas Barton Rutley, "Ship Hotel," Dover.

The prisoners were asked whether they would be tried by a jury half foreigners, or all English.

They both said they should be well satisfied with an English jury.

Before the further proceedings commenced, the learned Lord enquired of the prisoners as to their country.

Quinton said he was a native of France, and Borella said he was a Florentine - born in Florence.

Lord Abinger: Have you any counsel?

Prisoners: No my Lord.

Lord Abinger: Do you know the English language sufficiently well to comprehend what is likely to be stated against you?

Quinton: We understand a little. You'll please, my Lord, to do what you can to make us understand better.

Lord Abinger: Would you, or either of you, wish to have an interpreter? - No.

Mr. Bodkin: They pleaded yesterday in English, and expected to be tried by an English jury.

Lord Abinger: Very well, proceed.

Mr. Bodkin (with whom was Mr. Corney) stated the case for the prosecution.

Mr. Thomas Barton Rutley, examined by Mr. Gurney: On the 30th of November the prisoner Quinton presented an order to him for the payment of 500f. Witness was an agent, and in that capacity corresponds with Mr. Maunduit, of Regent Circus, London. Resides on the Quay at Dover. Witness, believing the order to be in the handwriting  of M. Mauduit, gave Quinton 66 five-frank pieces, a 100f. note, a 20f. and 2 sovereigns, less 2s. which the prisoner gave in exchange. The francs the prisoner received were wrapped in a piece of paper bearing some of witness's own handwriting, and that same paper was found at Quinton's lodgings in London. In consequence of a communication from M. Manduit, he was induced to make some enquiries, and found Borella at the "Commercial Tavern," on the 24 of December. He was then searched by a policeman, and the letter now produced (written in French) was found upon him, which was addressed to the other prisoner, and through that his abode was found out.

Mr. Jerningham, barrister-at-law was sworn to interpret. The letter ran thus, "If affairs go on well I shall be in London on Tuesday morning, and if you cannot see me, it will be [a word was torn out.] If I am taken by the police, I must get you to change your lodgings. In order to get out of this scrape it will be necessary for me to give you direction, and you will say that the money you sent me was money that you owed me. If they cannot find you, they will let me free, and give me my liberty. When you receive this letter, change your lodgings, and send me the bond or order which you have for £3 3s. in order for my return to London.

The letter was addressed "To Mr. W. Quinton, No. 6, Crown court, Soho, London.

The witness proceeded to state, that in consequence of finding this letter he proceeded to London, and went with Mr. Mauduit and a policeman to the house where it was addressed, and found the prisoner Quinton there in a back room, at the upper part of the house. He was searched instanter, and also his apartment, in which were found 66 five-frank pieces, and the two notes for 120f. as well as the identicle piece of paper in which the pieces were wrapped when witness paid them to Quinton at Dover. While in the room the prisoner wrote the letter now produced.

Lord Chief Baron: When he wrote it, did he consider himself in custody?

Witness could not tell. He said he would write to a friend to satisfy M. Mauduit.

The prisoner said, that the witness had asserted that they were all French francs, whereas there was a German among them.

The witness admitted that one of them was of German coinage.

M. J. Mauduit deposed that his place of business is 41, Regent Circus, London, and that his last witness is his agent at Dover. Remembering a person making application at his office on the 29th of November, whom he believed to be Borella. He wanted to transmit £2, 8s. to Dover, to be paid to "John Brown," as he said. He gave witness £2, 10s. in gold, and received in return an order for £2, 8s. on his agent at Dover, 2s. being deducted for commission. Quinton had received a previous order, and when questioned about it on the 2nd of December, he said he had destroyed it. When at Crown-court, witness asked him if he knew the other prisoner; he trembled and said he did. He was given in charge of an officer named Boardman, and was told the charge was for forging an order for 500f. He replied, "Yes, I have done it." he begged pardon, and prayed not to be arrested, as he had a friend who would pay the amount of two other orders which I charged him with forging. He named his friend who would pay the money as a "Mr. Bailey."

The forged order was then put in and read. The following is a literal translation:-

"Good for 500 francs. Payable to the bearer of the present on account to John Manduit. 29/11/39."

"To Mr. T. B. Rutley, "Ship Hotel," Dover."

Mr. Rutley was recalled by the court. He said that the order was an excellent imitation of Mr. Mauduit's handwriting. it was presented to him before noon on the 30th of November, and he paid it in the manner before described. It was written in red ink, which was a frequent but not regular habit of M. Mauduit.

Mr. Mauduit ( looking at the forger order) disclaimed all knowledge of it, admitting that it was a close imitation of his mode of writing.

The case for the prosecution having closed, the prisoners made a rambling statement.

Lord Abinger summed up the evidence with his usual perspicuity, and told the jury that if they had any reasonable doubt, the prisoners, who were undefended foreigners, were entitled to the benefit of it.

The Jury consulted for a few minutes, after which they returned a verdict of Guilty against the prisoners.

The learned Judge said, from the evidence, it was impossible for the jury to come to any other conclusion. The judgement of the Court was, that the prisoners be severally transported beyond the seas for the term of 14 years.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 31 December, 1842. Price 5d.

DOVER WINTER SESSIONS

William Harris, porter, aged 21, pledged guilty to a charge of stealing, at Dover, a quantity of silver and copper coin, the property of Henry Bale. It appeared the prisoner got through a circular window into the "Ship Hotel Tap," and was afterwards found near the stables, in a state of intoxication, by police-constable Crofts. Sentenced - 6 months imprisonment.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 16 September, 1843. Price 5d.

William Harris, porter, aged 22, charged with stealing at Dover, 2 silver forks and spoons, the property of Mr. B. Worthington, "Ship Hotel"; also with stealing at the same house one pair of shoes, the property of John Phipps. The particulars of the case appeared in the police report, and the prisoner having been convicted at the sessions in December last, for breaking into the "Ship Tap," was sentenced to transportation for seven years.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday, 9 August, 1845. Price 5d.

DEATH

August 6th, after a long illness, at Dover, Rachael, eldest daughter of Mr. John Birmingham, of the “Royal Ship Hotel,” aged 16.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday, 30 August, 1845. Price 5d.

DEATH

August 25, at Dover, Mr. Hogwood, aged 46, ostler at the “Ship Hotel” stables.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday, 20 March, 1847. Price 5d.

DOVER PETTY SESSIONS

James Epps was charged by Muggeridge, inspector of nuisances, with shaking a carpet in the “Ship Hotel Lane”, Strond Street, after eight o’clock in the morning, contrary to the provisions of the Pavement Act. Muggeridge stated that he had previously warned defendant. On Wednesday last, about noon, defendant was shaking the carpet, which being witnessed by some members of the Pavement Board, he was directed to get a summons against Epps, who admitted the offence, but stated that he was ordered to shake the carpet at the time in question, which was the only opportunity they had of taking it up.

Fines 10s., and 10s. costs, to be paid in a week.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday, 27 March, 1847. Price 5d.

DOVER PETTY SESSIONS

Henry Frost, licensed boatman, was charged with landing passengers in the bay, from H.M.P. Garland, without using a gang board, contrary to the provisions of the Bylaws of the Pavement Board. The offence was proved by P.C. Pine, who deposed that, on the 11th instant, defendant landed some passengers in the bay, and that one of the ladies got wet-footed in consequence of there being no board used.

Mr. Knocker, who appeared for the defendant, stated that the board was not used in consequence of a great swell on the shore, in proof of which he called witnesses.

Mr. Rutter, of the Admiralty Yard, gave evidence that it was impracticable to use the gang board on all occasions, and that when there was a heavy swell, it was unsafe for the boat, as well as the passengers, that it should be used. Mr. Rutter further stated that the gang board which the Commissioners had ordered by the By-law, was a proper board for use in calm weather.

Mr. Gibbins, commissioner at the “Ship Hotel,” stated that the party landed were quite satisfied with the conduct of the boatmen; and it appeared from the statement of Mr. Knocker, that they gave extra fee to Frost for the care taken in performing the service.

Mr. Thompson pressed on the Bench that the By-law gave no discretion, and the offence had been proved. But Mr. Knocker replied that the Bench could not enforce a compliance with a rule which it had been proved could not have been complied with, with safety to the public; and read a certificate from Captain Smithett, of the Garland, that upon the day in question there was so much swell it would have been unsafe to use the gang board.

Under these circumstances the bench dismissed the case, at the same time stating that the By-law ought to be observed by the Boatmen in all cases where it should be practicable.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 15 December, 1855. Price 7d.

DOVER PETTY COURT

John Birmingham, of the "Royal Ship Hotel," was summoned to answer an information alleging that the "Ship Tap" was improperly conducted. From the statement made, it appeared that Mr. Birmingham had been ignorant of the bad conduct of the "Tap," but had since discharged the man who, at the time of the infringement, was carrying it on; upon which the Bench dismissed the summons by defendant paying the costs, 7s. 6d.