Thanks, Barb. Always good reading. Loved the "wedding" poem.Joan GibsonLevant, Maine, USA ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Barb Ontario Canada" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] PENRITH HERALD, JUNE 20, 1874 / THE PUBLISHER'S STATEMENT Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2014 19:16:04 -0400 Printed and Published by THOMAS HODGSON, at 53, King-st., Penrith - Saturday, June 20, 1874. ____________________________________________________________ This ends my transcription of this issue of the Penrith Herald. Barb, Ontario, Canada. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ____________________________________________________________ Fast-Growing Industry A New Player In The Booming Bottled Water Market. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/533cb56c1d176356b5aa4st01vuc

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Printed and Published by THOMAS HODGSON, at 53, King-st., Penrith - Saturday, June 20, 1874. ____________________________________________________________ This ends my transcription of this issue of the Penrith Herald. Barb, Ontario, Canada.

APPLEBY. - THEFT. A man of the name of JOHN JOHNSTON, a labourer, was on Saturday last summarily convicted at the Shire Hall, for stealing a shirt and a pair of stockings belonging to CHARLES COCKCROFT, and sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment. THE MILITIA: MR. GOSLING, manager of the County Hotel, Carlisle, made an application to the bench of magistrates for a canteen licence to supply the militia regiments with beer, during the training on Brackenber Moor.

CARLISLE WRESTLING. At a meeting of the committee of the Carlisle Wrestling Association last week, it was decided that G. STEADMAN, of Drybeck, and T. POOLEY, of Longlands, should be debarred from wrestling for the Association’s prizes this year.

A GREAT SENSATION AT PENRITH. The quiet plodding people of Penrith awoke on Sunday morning to a great and unusual surprise, – being nothing less than the agitating intelligence that a considerable off-shoot of the sea-serpent had been captured in the neighbourhood, in fresh water. For a long time the natural repose of the sacred day was disturbed by terrible rumours, people forgot to go to church, and could think of nothing but asking after the lately-brought-to-light phenomenon. Inquiry and investigation showed what was really the matter, and the good folks were naturally disgusted at the simplicity of the facts. They were as follows: A tailor – whether troubled with an accusing conscience we cannot say – was out walking by a small stream near Melbourne Cottage, with the object of studying the natural history of water rats, and hoping to see a good fight amongst them. Thus indulging his innocent desires, he chanced upon what he thought a pretty stone, and taking a piece of wood to throw it over, it turned out to his horror to the the head of a serpent. Being of a cowardly nature, the ghastly spectacle paralysed him with terror, and he fled with a rapidity that did him credit, tailor though he was. As this natural philosopher ran, however, he thought, and shortly plucked up courage enough to return, but he acted even then with a prudence worthy of Schmelzle himself. He got him a turnip rail with a sharp nail at the end of it, and peering into the water he struck the nail into the head of the serpent. He thought it lashed the water with its tail, yet he valiantly dragged it to the bank, and it proved to be a dead beast, no doubt thrown away by an itinerant showman. Yet it was nine feet long, and no doubt, looked “tremendous still in death”. _________________ Barb, Ontario, Canada.

POEM. A MALLERSTANG WEDDING FIFTY YEARS AGO. The following lines, descriptive of a Mallerstang wedding in former times, were written by an old lady, still living, some fifty years ago or upwards.... ______________________________________________________________ My muse seems half inclined, unasked, unbidden, To sing a Mallerstang (or Mostyn) wedding; And should I let her give her whim full scope, The folks in Mallerstang would not, I hope, Pronounce me a censorious meddling fool, And treat my simple song with ridicule; For sure I would not willingly offend ‘em; I’d sooner burn those lines when I have pen’ed ‘em. Soon as a couple have agreed to wed, Straightway a friendly messenger is sped To bid their friends and neighbours far and wide To come and see the Gordian-knot fast tied, And taste the cheer which weddingers provide. Then, early on the long-expected morn, The youthful couple do themselves adorn In gay apparel, and the Scripture says They did the same in patriarchal days. Anon, their friends arrive with blithesome faces, Nor have they left at home their smartest dresses, For snowy robes adorn each blooming fair, And curls and feathers flutter in the air: Wide contrast to the nags on which they ride, Which, by the bye, shew very little pride. In their long flowing manes you may behold How many years it is since they were pol’d; Indeed, from heat to tail, they’re clothed in hair, Almost as shaggy as a Greenland bear. But though this is the meagre plight of most, Some others may some share of beauty boast; It would be wrong to rob them of their merit, And say that no one rides a tit of spirit. Some ride their own; some borrow one, of course; No matter how, – each guest must have a horse ! Being all arrived, and everything agreed, To Church, pell-mell, they gallop off full speed. The few on mettled steed outstrip the wind---- Those on a tardy jagger lag behind; Yet these, unwilling to be distanced quite, Apply the whip and spur with all their might. The foremost few look back with scornful leer, While shouts and peals of laughter rend the air. O’er hill and dale, through thick and thin, they drive Until at Kirkbystephen they arrive; Then down the street, with clattering noise and din, They bend their courses to some well-known inn, Where they dismount and cheerfully regale Themselves with wine, or punch, or nut-brown ale. And then to Hymen’s shrine they all repair, While on all sides the people gaze and stare, And every quizzing looker-on expresses Their thoughts about their persons or their dresses. With open book, the priest officious stands, Ready to bind the matrimonial bands, And hear them plight their faith and pledge their vows Of mutual love, till death those bonds shall loose. There Hymen rivets on those sacred fetters Which binds alike the clown and man of letters To nourish, cherish, and support his wife Through all the strange vicissitudes of life; Which binds each married woman to obey And yield, submissive, to her husband’s sway..... A clause methinks too rigid and severe, Unless all husbands men of feeling were. ‘Twould be no hardship to obey a man Who exercised his sway by wisdom’s plan; But to be subjugated by this rule To “honour and obey” a silly fool Is more than mortal woman can endure; Or e’er fulfill with promptitude, I’m sure...... But stay -----‘tis quite impolitic, I grant, For me on this subject to descant; For if these lines by man should e’er be read, It will, no doubt, with irony, be said, “This logic was composed by an Old Maid.” So from such criticism I’ll refrain, And to the happy pair return again. They leave the Church, and, smiling, bend their courses Unto the ale-house, where they left their horses. The blushing bride and bridegroom lead the van; Next follow the brides-maid, and bridegroom’s man, While friends and neighbours follow in the rear, Each lover whispering in his lassie’s ear. Some lead their sweethearts leaning on their arm, And in the modern custom see no harm, While other swains prefer the ancient taste, And throws one arm around his dearie’s waist. Again they push the sparkling goblet round Or briskly foot it to the violin’s sound, Or spend an hour in all that jovial mirth To which a Mostyn-wedding still gives birth. At length, they think of home, and well they may, For while the party here carousing stay, The marriage feast is oft completely spoil’d..... The roast is pine’d.....the pudding’s too much boil’d. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Barb, Ontario, Canada.

Saturday 08 Feb 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. At Newtown Lodge, on the 25th ult., Elizabeth Mary WHEATLEY, only daughter of Mr. Thomas WHEATLEY, aged 12 years. In Botchergate, on the 1st instant, after a long illness of four years, Mr. Robert CALLENDER, aged 42 years. In the English Damside, on the 2ne [sic] instant, Thomas POLLOCK, aged 19 years. In Matthews' Yard, English Damside, on the 2nd instant, Mr. Wm. M'CHESNEY, aged 25 years. On Saturday last, Charles Smith FOSTER, of Princes Street, aged 10 months. On the 14th of August last, at Boonville, Cooper County, State of Missouri, North America, Mr. John RENNISON, tailor, aged 66 years, formerly of Peascod's Lane, in this city. He was a man much respected. At Dalston, on the 31st ult., Mrs. Mary BELL, aged 51 years. At Guards Mill, near Gretna, on Friday, the 24th ult., Mr. John LITTLE, aged 65-a man universally esteemed for his truly practical Christian virtues, and whose loss will be felt, not only by his own family, but by a large circle of acquaintance. At Brampton, on Thursday, January 30th, Thomas, third son of Mr. Thomas MODLEN, hat manufacturer, aged 27, much and deservedly regretted. His remains were followed to the grave by nearly 100 of the members of that highly respectable institution-the Manchester Unity of Independent Order of Oddfellows-of which society he was a member. At Longtown, on the 30th ult., Mr. John HOLLIDAY, aged 76 years. At Hunsonby Cottage, in the parish of Addingham, on Friday, the 24th ult., at the house of his nephew-in-law, Adam DRYDEN, Mr. John LOWTHION, yeoman, aged 80. For upwards of half a century he has been a member of the Independent Society at Parkhead, and during that period greatly supported the cause of God at that place. After a short affliction, which was sustained with exemplary patience, he entered into the joy of his Lord, and his death will be greatly lamented by all who knew him. At Aspatria, on the 23rd ult., aged 33, Mary, the lamented wife of Mr. James MUR [sic - should be MOORE], and daughter of Mr. John GLOAG, innkeeper, of that place. At Plumbland, on the 27th ult., Mrs. STRONG, widow of the late Mr. STRONG, advanced in years; same place, on the 25th, of typhus fever, Mr. William METCALF, in the prime of life. At Parsonby, on the 26th ult., Mr. William THIRLWALL, farmer, formerly of Wrytree, in the county of Cumberland. At Penrith, Mr. Wm. FAWCETT, gent., aged 51 years. At Beckhead, near Shap Wells, on Thursday, the 30th ult., Mr. Thomas ATKINSON, yeoman, aged 71 years-much respected. In Maxwell Town, Dumfries, on Monday last, Margaret, the wife of Mr. J. W. GUILMETTE, chemist and druggist, and daughter of the late Joseph HARTLEY, Esq., of Wodow Bank, Egremont. At Cockermouth, on Wednesday week, Miss Jane MITCHELL, aged 69 years; on Saturday, Grace, the wife of Mr. John MARTIN, millwright, aged 76; and on Sunday, Mrs. Jane BELL, aged 80 years. On the 23rd ult., on his passage from St. Petersburgh to Liverpool, Captain MESSENGER, formerly of Workington, and master of the brig Robert Burns, of Liverpool, in the prime of life. At Workington, since our last, Sarah, daughter of Mr. Alex. GREER, aged 8 years; Mr. Jonathan CURRY, aged 70 years; and Mr. John EVANS, aged 23. At Moresby, near Whitehaven, on Thursday se'nnight Mrs. Sarah GOODFELLOW, relict of the late Mr. Hector GOODFELLOW, aged 79 years. At Distington, last week, Mrs. Jane KIRKBRIDE, aged 90 years. The deceased retained all her faculties till the last. At Whitehaven, on Saturday afternoon, of consumption, Marianne, eldest daughter of Mr. PRODDOW, aged 19 years; since our last, in Queen-street, Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. John TYSON; and in King-street, Sarah Jane, the infant daughter of Mr. CANNELL, hair-dresser. At Rochester, on the 27th ult., Margaret, the beloved daughter of William SAWYERS, Esq., aged 23 years. At Aberdeen, on the 9th ult., aged 62 years, Mr. John MORRISON, commander of the barque Pacific, of London. This active and intelligent seaman had crossed the Atlantic Ocean one hundred and thirty-six times. At his residence, No. 14, Sidney Place, Chapham Road, London, on the 31st ult., Jonathan MONKHOUSE, Esq., in the 78th year of his age-deeply regretted. On the 9th Nov., at Kholapore, in the East Indies, of cholera, Ensign George John WELD, of the 22nd Regiment of Foot, second son of Geore WELD, Esq., of Leagram hall, Lancashire, nephew of Joseph WELD, Esq., of Lulworth Castle, and of the Late Cardinal WELD, and cousin of Thomas Weld BLUNDELL, Esq., of Ince-hall. The Colonel of the regiment, in his letter to the father of the deceased, states that the regiment lost in him a very promising young officer, and that he died lamented by all his comrades. DEATH OF LADY MARY BAGOT.-It is with feelings of deep regret we have to announce the demise of Lady Mary BAGOT, on Sunday morning, eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Mornington, and widow of the late Right Hon. Sir Charles BAGOT, the Governor-General of Canada. The deceased lady was born 5th February, 1786, and married 22nd July, 1805, the Right Hon. Sir Charles BAGOT, second son of the late Lord BAGOT, by whom her ladyship had ten children, seven of whom are living. DEATH OF THE MARQUIS OF SLIGO.-The Dublin Evening Post announces the death of the Marquis of Sligo, an account of which reached Dublin on Thursday week. Lord Sligo was born in the year 1788; and married, in 1816, Lady Catherine DE BURGH, eldest daughter of the thirteenth Earl of Clanricarde. His Lordship was of Liberal political principles; and under the Whigs filled the high office of Governor-General of Jamaica. He was Lord-Lieutenant of the county of Mayo, and Colonel of the South Mayo Militia. He was a British Peer, and sat in Parliament as Baron Monteagle. The noble Marquis has left a numerous family behind him; and is succeeded in his title and honours by George John BROWNE, Earl of Altamont, now Marquis of Sligo; born 31st May, 1820.

Saturday 08 Feb 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Births. On the 24th ult., a Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts, the lady of James SALMOND, Esq., of Waterfoot, in this county, of a son. Marriages. At the Independent Chapel, Lowther-street, in this city, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. H. WIGHT, George MIRCHIE, of Rickerby, to Hannah, youngest daughter of Mr. WATTERS, West Walls. At the Superintendant Registrar's Office, in Carlisle, on Monday, the 3rd February instant, Mr. Matthew HETHERINGTON, of Stanwix, painter, to Miss Janet GRAHAM, of Stanwix; Mr. Jas. WALLACE, of the Ship Lane, Irish Brow, to Miss Frances BEWLEY, of Rickergate; Mr. John PARKER, of Brisco, husbandman, to Miss Margaret WHITE, of Woadside, near Brisco. At Gretna, on Tuesday last, Mr. Richard KIRKBRIDE, of the Moulder's Arms Inn, Botchergate, in this city, to Miss Jane ARMSTRONG, of Wigton, formerly housekeeper in the above establishment. At Abbey, on Saturday last, by the Rev. Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. Thomas BARNES, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. THOMPSON, yeoman, of High Laws, Holme Cultram. At Thursby, on the 3rd instant, Thomas, second son of Mr. GRAINGER, farmer, of Cardewlees, to Mary Ann, only daughter of the late Mr. James CARTNER, farmer, of Holehouse, Thursby. At Penrith, on the 1st inst., Mr. METCALF, swill-maker, to Miss Mary PATTINSON. At Alston, on the 1st inse [sic], Mr. John ARMSTRONG, to Miss Jane HEWITSON; and Mr. Thomas TATTERS, to Miss Jane TATTERS, all of Nenthead; also, Mr. Joseph ATKINSON, of Middle Farm, to Miss Mary WALTON, of East Skelgill. At Cockermouth, on Tuesday week, Mr. William DODGSON, to Jane, the youngest daughter of Mr. John FISHER, grocer and tallow chandler. At the Parish Church, Workington, on the 3rd inst., Captain John BROWN, of the brig Kelsick Wood, to Sarah, only daughter of the late Capt. George BROWN. At Egremont, on Saturday last, Mr. Thomas TIDYMAN, of Bigrigg, blacksmith, to Miss Mary HUDDART. At St. James's Chapel, Whitehaven, on Sunday last, by the Rev. John JENKINS, incumbent, Mr. George HOLMES, carpenter, to Miss Eleanor ROBINSON, both of that place; since our last, at the chadel [sic] of Holy Trinity, Mr. Wm. KENNOUGH, sail-maker, to Miss Eleanor WILSON. At Lorton, on the 27th ult., Mr. John Mc.DOWELL, to Miss Sarah HENDERSON, both of Lorton; and at the same place, on the 28th, Mr. John SANDERSON, jun., of Jenkin Hill, Thornthwaite, to Sarah, daughter of Mr. Peter PEARSON, Bridge End, Lorton. At Broughton in Furness, on Wednesday week, Mr. Samuel JEPSON, of Liverpool, to Hannah, daughter of Mr. John MAWSON, shoemaker. On Tuesday week, Mr. George KNIGHT, Kendal, to Miss Margeret BURTON, both of that town.

Saturday 08 Feb 1845 (p. 3, col. 3-4) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) At Lammonby, in the parish of Skelton, on Thursday and Friday, the 30th and 31st ult., on the body of Sarah Ann CROSBY, aged seven years, daughter of William CROSBY, landlord of the Blue Miller public-house, whose death was occasioned by burning, under circumstances of strong suspicion against Jane CROSBY, her mother. The inquest stands adjourned until Monday first; in the meantime deceased's mother stands committed by the Coroner to Carlisle Gaol. At this stage of the proceedings we forbear entering into any details: but will next week lay before our readers an outline of this strange and mysterious case. (Before Mr. LEE, Deputy Coroner.) At East Causeway-head, in the parish of Holme Cultram, on the 4th instant, on the body of Robert GLAISTER, labourer, aged 52, who died on the previous Sunday. Deceased had been for some time in a weak state of body, and was very excitable: he was able, however, to follow his usual employment. It appeared in evidence that deceased and his wife lived unhappily, and had frequent quarrels; and that on Monday, the 27th ult., six days previous to his death, a neighbour was requested by one of deceased's children to go into their house, stating that deceased was beating his wife. This neighbour did not then go; but on the child returning and again requesting him, he went and found deceased sitting on a chair, and blood was flowing from a wound in his head, which he was wiping with a handkerchief. His wife and he were then quarrelling. This neighbour remonstrated with them and left. Another neighbour, Mary COWEN, shortly afterwards went and found deceased at first standing on the floor, but he shortly afterwards sat down: blood was still flowing from the wound on his head; and deceased then charged his wife with having inflicted it with a poker, which she did not deny. On deceased repeating some irritating words to his wife in the presence of this witness, the wife again struck him with her hand on the back of his neck, but not severely, and they continued quarrelling until this neighbour left. Deceased was observed going about as usual on the Tuesday and Wednesday following. His head was dressed by a neighbour woman on the following day, and on the same day another neighbour went in and had tea with him and the wife, and he then appeared cheerful, and complained of being cold only, and talked about going for coals on the following day. On the Thursday deceased went for coals and became ill on the road, he returned home sometime in the afternoon and went to bed. On the Thursday night he fell out of bed whilst a neighbour was in the kitchen, and this neighbour assisted in putting him into bed again. On the Friday morning deceased was bled by a person who resides in the neighbourhood and practices as a surgeon, who again dressed his head, but at that time he was in a hopeless state-he was then insensible. In the afternoon he arose from bed and was assisted into the kitchen by his son. Some tea was given to him by his wife, he not being able to carry the saucer to his head himself, and shortly afterwards he was removed into bed again. On the Saturday he was again visited by his neighbour who was desired by his wife to go into the parlour to see him, and he was then rational. Deceased did not on any of these visits complain of his wife's usage, or say anything respecting the wound on his head. On the Sunday morning he died. A post mortem examination was made by Messrs. SAUL and MALING, of the Abbey, surgeons, when the body exhibited extreme emaciation, and it was ascertained that there was considerable effusion of blood upon the brain, which in their opinion was the cause of death. The skull was not in the least injured where the wound was situated. Their opinion was that the blow by which the wound was produced was not the cause of the effusion, and therefore the effusion must have resulted from other causes not apparent. An open verdict was returned "that deceased died from effusion of blood upon the brain, caused by the rupture of a blood vessel, but how or by what means the rupture was occasioned no evidence appeared." Thus leaving the matter open for further investigation, should additional facts be disclosed. (Before Mr. LUMB, Coroner.) SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD MURDER. An inquest was held at Maryport, on Wednesday the fifth instant, on the body of a female child, found concealed in a box, belonging to Bridget KIRKBRIDE, servant to T. WALKER, Esq., Maryport. After the jury were sworn, and had viewed the body, the coroner pointed out to them the course they must pursue in the investigation; the only thing they had to consider was, how the child had come by its death; with the concealment of the child they had nothing to do. That must be left to the Magistrates, should they think fit to notice it. The first witness examined was Ann MOORE, who said I am a servant with Mr. WALKER. I came at Whitsuntide last; my partner servants are Ann ARMSTRONG and Bridget KIRKBRIDE. Bridget KIRKBRIDE was servant with Mr. WALKER when I came. I have slept with her constantly until about three weeks ago. There were two beds in the room. Ann ARMSTRONG slept in the other bed. The cause of my not sleeping with her lately was, we had some words; she was very cross with me. I suspected she was in the family way a little after last Martinmas. I did not speak to her about it. I told my partner servant ARMSTRONG about it, and she was of the same opinion. I did not tell my mistress of it until last Friday, when she charged her with it. KIRKBRIDE denied it. Monday last I was in the kitchen, and saw KIRKBRIDE come out of the out-kitchen and proceed to the privy. As she went up the yard I thought I heard a child cry, I was frightened and ran to tell my partner servant what I thought I had heard. I then went back to the kitchen and saw KIRKBRIDE doing something about the oven, and again thought I heard something like a child cry. I then sent for the mistress, who went into the out-kitchen, and called me and desired me to take a bucket that was standing on the step, to the privy. She accompanied me. The bucket contained blood and water. While at the privy I saw KIRKBRIDE pass over the yard and go into the kitchen; the doors of the two kitchens are opposite each other. My mistress then sent me for a doctor. I was present when the child was taken from the box, and given into the charge of BEATY, the constable. The box belonged to Bridget KIRKBRIDE. She was in bed at the time. By a Juror-I thought I heard a child cry, but cannot be sure that I heard a cry of any kind. Mrs. WALKER was next examined; her evidence was merely corroborative of the foregoing statement. Ann ARMSTRONG examined-I am servant with Mr. WALKER, and know Bridget KIRKBRIDE. I suspected she was in the family way about three months ago. I never mentioned it to her. On Monday last while I was in the back parlour my mistress sent me upstairs after KIRKBRIDE. I found her sitting in a chair in her bed-room. She desired me to leave her a little while, she said she had done nothing wrong, and could go to bed herself. I left the room for about two minutes, when I returned she was standing by the bed-side. I assisted her into bed, and asked her what she had done with the child, as we were sure one had been born. She said it was in her box. The child was taken from the box by the doctor; it was wrapped round with a coarse roller towell. I don't know that the towell belongs to Mr. WALKER-they are not marked. We keep such towells in the out-kitchen. Dr. FORBES, who had made a post-mortem examination of the body, found no marks of violence externally, but was of opinion that the child had been born alive, and had died from the want of proper assistance at its birth. No assistance would have been refused had she made known her labour-so that he considered she willed the circumstance that caused the child's death. He had examined Bridget KIRKBRIDE, and found that she had lately been delivered of a child. The CORONER then briefly summed up the evidence and the jury, after a mature deliberation, found "that the child had come by its death from the want of proper assistance at the birth." BATY, the town constable, has, we understand, procured a warrant for the apprehension of Bridget KIRKBRIDE, and as soon as she is strong enough, she will be taken before the Magistrates on a charge of concealing the birth of her child. ----- At Maryport, on Saturday last, on view of the body of a child named Sarah BARTON, aged eighteen weeks, who on the morning of that day was found dead in bed by her mother. There were no marks of violence upon the deceased, and the jury returned a verdict of "Died by the visitation of God."

Saturday 08 Feb 1845 (p. 3, col. 2) On Sunday morning last a very serious accident happened to a son of Mr. Richard PAPE, innkeeper, Keswick, aged five years, and which we are sorry to state has terminated fatally. It appears that whilst Mr. PAPE's family were at breakfast in the kitchen the boy was amusing himself in an adjoining room, and by some means, though we believe not satisfactorily known, his clothes had become ignited at the fire, and before the flames could be extinguished the little sufferer was so much burnt that he expired at an early hour yesterday morning.

PETTY SESSIONS. SHAP, MONDAY, JUNE 15 Before the REV. W. R. MARKHAM, MAJOR BURN, and the REV. J. S. SISSON. MASTER AND SERVANT. BETSY SANDERSON, of Keld, Shap, was summoned by ROBERT WHITEHEAD, of Kelleth, farmer, for leaving his service without just cause. After the case had been heard, the defendant agreed to pay the amount claimed (15s.) and to have the contract annulled. The Bench were of opinion that the defendant had left her service without just cause, and in addition to the compensation claimed, ordered her to pay the costs, amount to 15s. more. _______________ Barb Baker, Ontario, Canada.

PETTY SESSIONS. PENRITH - TUESDAY, JUNE 16th (Before J. JAMESON, Esq., REV. J. HEYSHAM, W. PRITT, Esq., J. THOMPSON, Esq., and T. E. H. DOWSON, Esq.) CHARGE OF CRUELTY TO A HORSE. WILLIAM DINSDALE, rag gatherer, who did not appear, was charged with unlawfully torturing a horse by working it when suffering from two wounds on its back, and also from lameness. P.C. J. FRASER said between six and seven o’clock in the evening of Saturday, the 30th May, he saw defendant working a horse apparently suffering from disease; and on examining the animal in Foster Street, Penrith, he found two wounds upon its back, one of which was about the size of a shilling, from which there was a suppurating mass oozing. The other sore was raw and bleeding. There was a matting upon the animal’s back, apparently intended to ease its sufferings, and this covering was clotted with blood and matter. The horse could not walk, because of some injury to its hind quarters. It was shown that twelve months ago the defendant was convicted at Shap for unmercifully beating a horse, and was sent to prison for a month without the option of a fine. Fined £4 and costs, and in default of immediate payment, to be imprisoned for four months with hard labour. OFFENCE AGAINST THE HIGHWAY ACT. ISAAC SANDERSON, labourer, of Hutton End, was fined 5s. including costs, for allowing a cow to stray upon the highway. HORSE STRAYING. ROBERT WINTER, tinker, of Ruckcroft, was fined 1s. and costs for allowing a horse to stray upon the highway. DRUNKENNESS. JOHN KIRKBRIDE, was ordered to pay a penalty of 1s. and costs for being drunk in Stricklandgate on the 5th inst. – JOSEPH KIRKBRIDE, his son, was mulcted in a penalty of 5s. and costs for the same offence. A DANGEROUS DOG. EDWARD WHARTON, labourer, appeared to answer an information laid against him by the police for allowing a dangerous lurcher dog to go at large in the streets of Penrith, without being under proper control. P.C. ORD said when going down Rowcliffe-lane on the evening of the 5th inst., the dog sprang at him several times, and it was with the greatest difficulty he could get away from it. Defendant said the dog did not now belong to him. It was formerly his son’s, but he had sold it to a navvy who had taken it away. The case was adjourned. THE CHARGE OF DRUNKENESS AGAINST A FARMER. The case against MR. FORRESTER, of Ousby Hole, which was partly heard the week before, and which was reported in our columns last Saturday, and adjourned on account of defendant’s absence at Appleby Fair, was resumed to-day. After hearing the evidence, which was very conflicting, the case was dismissed. CHARGE OF FELONY. JOHN CHARLES PENK, a tramp, pleaded guilty to stealing a quantity of linen from the Dog and Duck Inn, Burrowgate, the property of MRS. BILLOWS, on the previous day, and he was sentenced to two months imprisonment with hard labour in the county gaol. ________________________ barb baker, ontario, canada.

PHRENOLOGICAL LECTURES AT DUFTON. Professor BROWN is at present engaged, in the schoolroom of the above village, delivering a course of lectures on Mental Science. On Wednesday evening last, a small but appreciative audience assembled to hear lecture 1. Subject: – The Brain; a Plurality of Organs. The clear and intelligent style of delivery secured the attention, and instructed and convinced the audience of the truthfulness of his arguments; especially those which demonstrated that Phrenology was in perfect harmony with the Bible. After the lecture, several ladies volunteered to come forward for public Phrenological Examination, and a general outline of their dispositions and talents caused much amusement. The lecture was a great treat, and well calculated to elevate the human mind.

SUDDEN DEATH ON A RAILWAY. – An elderly gentleman died suddenly, and under distressing circumstances, at the Corkickle Station of the Furness Railway, on Tuesday. It appears that MR. DAVID JACKSON, 77 years old, a retired farmer, who lived with his son at Park House, Cockermouth, had gone to Whitehaven and thence intended to proceed to Sellafield. He was walking to Bransty Station when he was overtaken by another gentleman, who hurried him on, telling him that if he did not make haste he would be too late. MR. JACKSON caught the train, but it was discovered, on the train emerging from the Corkickle tunnel that he was gasping for breath and his lips were covered with foam. On arriving at Corkickle Station, MR. JACKSON was at once removed from the train, and DR. DICKSON was summoned, but before he arrived, MR. JACKSON had expired. DR. DICKSON was of opinion that death resulted from the rupture of a blood vessel at the base of the brain. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes, and recommended that in future, carriages passing through the tunnel should be lighted.

Saturday 01 Feb 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. On the 28th ult., Elizabeth Mary, daughter of Mr. WHEATLEY, silversmith, aged 12 years. In Annetwell Street, on the 30th ult., Mr. Bernard LAVERY, aged 79 years. At Rindley House, Longburgh, on the 25th ult., Mayson HODGSON, Esq., in the 66th year of his age. It may be justly said of Mr. HODGSON, that he was a noble specimen of the plain honest English gentlemen. His moral and Christian character was ever distinguishable for candour, simplicity, and sincerity. His friends and acquaintances were numerous, by all of whom his worth was highly estimated, and his death will be deeply deplored. At Upper Town, Kirklinton, on the 25th ult., Mr. Joseph LEE, farmer, aged 85 years. At 28, London Street, Edinburgh, on the 14th ult., Mr. James SCOTT, late of Carlisle. At Fenton, on Saturday week, Mr. William MOSES, aged 75-very much respected. At New Rent, Hutton, on Sunday, the 26th ult., Mr. David RICHARDSON, aged 73 years. At Wigton, on the 22nd ult., Ann, daughter of Sarah IRVING, aged 28 years; on the 28th, Margaret, daughter of Mr. Daniel WILSON, gardener, aged 23 years. At Brayton Cottage, on Sunday, the 26th ult., Grace, the wife of Mr. James CLENNELL, aged 76. She was for many years the subject of severe bodily affliction, which she bore with exemplary patience and resignation to the will of God. At the Wellington Hotel, Liverpool, of scarlet fever, on the 15th ult., Mr. William Carr, civil engineer, aged 24 years, eldest son of Mr. Thomas CARR, of Chalk Foot, near this city. His urbanity and amiable disposition endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and his premature decease is deeply deplored by his friends and employers, by whom he was highly esteemed for his skill in his profession. His remains were interred at Dalston church on the 19th. At Penrith, on the 19th ult., Edward, infant son of Mr. Parker MANDALL, grocer; Mr. Thomas WAKEFIELD, innkeeper, aged 64 years. At Hallside, in the Parish of Kirklinton, on Monday, the 27th ult., Mr. George GRAHAM, land-surveyor, aged 28 years. At Rackgate, in the parish of Stapleton, on Wednesday, the 22nd ult., Mrs. Francis MUSGRAVE, eldest daughter of the late Wm. GRAHAM, rector of Stapleton, aged 79 years. At Bongate, Appleby, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Betty EARL, aged 72 years. At Nenthead, on the 26th ult., aged 21, Mr. John LATHERN. At Keswick, on Thursday week, Mrs. Hannah ALEXANDER, aged 77 years. At Cockermouth, on the 24th ult., in the 78th year of his age, Mr. James ATKINSON, formerly of the Excise, and for a long series of years a respected officer in the Cumberland Collection. At Maryport, on the 19th, James MONAGHAN, aged two years; on the 22nd, at Maryport, Isabella, daughter of Mr. Wm. LONGCAKE, aged two years; and on the 24th, Mrs. Jane BARTON, aged 56 years. At Workington, on the 20th ult., Charlotte, daughter of Mr. John WRIGHT, aged twenty months; on the 21st, very suddenly, Hannah, the wife of Mr. Hugh GILMOUR; on the 23rd, Mr. Jos. RIDGE, aged 87 years; on the 26th, Mrs. Jane BOUCH, aged 67 years, relict of the late Capt. BOUCH, formerly of Snow Hill, near Caldbeck, much and deservedly respected; on the 19th ult., Jane, wife of Mr. Isaac SCRUGHAM, late of Maryport, aged 56 years. In Tangier Street, Whitehaven, since our last, Mrs. Sarah TODHUNTER, aged 65 years; and at Preston Hows, near Whitehaven, Mr. John WALKER, aged 85 years; on Saturday last, in Duke-street, after a long and painful illness, Mr. John RENWICK, aged 24 years; at the Union Workhouse, on Saturday, Margaret GORDON, widow, aged 75 years. At Hyton, near Bootle, on Monday week, Mr. John BROCKBANK, watch-maker and relieving officer in the Bootle union, aged 61 years. At Beach Cottage, Drigg, on Wednesday, the 15th ult., Mr. Edward BRAITHWAITE, aged 66 years, formerly of Hallflat, in Irton, much respected. In Highgate, Kendal, on Monday, the 20th, Christopher FELL, Esq., aged 80 years. At Haverbrack, near Milnthorpe, on Thursday week, in the 80th year of her age, Miss HUDSON, only sister of the late Rev. J. HUDSON, vicar of Kendal. At Kendal, since our last, Mrs. Jane MONKHOUSE, widow, aged 73 years; Mr. Miles CLARK, aged 82 years; Mrs. Elizabeth WOODBURN, widow, aged 68 years. At Coalport, Shropshire, on the 2nd ult., aged 67, Benjamin EDGE, a member of the Society of Friends. He was the inventor (thirty-two years ago) of the flat chains, so much now in use for pits. At Bognor, Sussex, Rear-Admiral Samuel JACKSON, C.B., Flag Officer. He had seen a great deal of active service. A mate of the Romulus, he was present at Toulon and Bastia. At Lord HOTHAM's actions in 1795, he was lieutenant of the Egmont; and in 1797 was in the battle off Cape St. Vincent, where he was wounded. While in that vessel of war he commanded a boat of that ship in the gallant affair before Cadiz, under NELSON. THE OLDEST SOLDIER IN EUROPE.-On Wednesday, at the Roman Catholic chapel in the London road, the Poles assembled to attend the funeral service in honour of their late General-in-Chief, M. MALACHOWSKI. The General was 83 years of age, and was General of the Polish army in 1831. It was he who by mistake signed the capitulation of Warsaw. As soon as he found his fatal mistake, he ordered a general parade of the despairing army, and in the front of it, in the most energetic manner, accused himself of the fact, invoking court-martial and death for his unintentional crime; but the gallant patriots, moved to tears by the self accusation of the gray-headed soldier, would not comply with his request. The General emigrated for the third time in his life from his native land, and on the 5th instant, died at Chantilly, near Paris, having served sixty-five years, and fought in eighty-four pitched battles. At Rome, in his 67th year, Prince Francisco Di Massino, the greatest litigant in the world. He was so eager in resorting to the law that, on the day of his death, he had 700 legal processes pending. His heirs have abandoned every one, in the hope of saving a remnant of his fortune. DEATH OF LORD ASTON.-We regret to state the death of this venerable nobleman, which occurred at the Vicarage, Tardebigge, Worcester, on Tuesday. The Right Hon. and Rev. Walter Hutchinson Lord ASTON, was an Irish peer [Lord ASTON of Forfar was a title in the Peerage of Scotland, not Ireland], and the last surviving member of his family, male or female; consequently the title is extinct. The living of Tardebigge is in the patronage of the Hon. R. H. CLIVE, M.P.-Worcester Chronicle. Mr. Thomas WINSTANLEY, the eminent auctioneer of Liverpool, expired on Tuesday last, at half-past twelve o'clock, at his residence in Falkner street. Few persons in the provinces have attained to the high standing which Mr. WINSTANLEY held in his profession; whilst none have departed, leaving a name more respected. He was in his 71st year, and had been seriously unwell for the last six months. Mr. WINSTANLEY was an excellent judge of art; his devotion to paintings was unbounded; and he was ever ready to encourage and assist rising talent. In the year 1837, he was selected to dispose of the library and gallery of paintings belonging to the late Lord Eldon, in the city of Edinburgh, on which occasion he narrowly escaped destruction, in consequence of the falling-in of the floor of the room in which he was selling. Several persons were killed on that occasion, and Mr WINSTANLEY only saved himself by clinging, with a firm grasp, to the mantel-piece. He had been in business in Liverpool forty years, and was one of the founders of the "Permanent Gallery of Art," in Colquitt-street.

Saturday 01 Feb 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Births. At Broadwath, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Joseph DIXON, of a daughter. In English Street, on Thursday last, Mrs. John IRVING, grocer, of a son. In this city, on the 28th ult., Mrs. IREDALE, of a son. In Botchergate, on the 27th ult., Mrs. C. HODGSON, of a son. At St. Nicholas, on the 27th ult., Mrs. HIND, of a son. On the 26th ult., at 13, Great Stuart Street, Edinburgh, the Lady of F. L. B. DYKES, Esq., of a daughter. In Liverpool, the wife of Mr. QUAIL, joiner, Bittern-street, of twins, for the third time; also, the wife of a baker, in the same street, was recently confined of twins. BIRTH EXTRAORDINARY.-On Wednesday week, Mrs. TEMPLE, wife Mr. TEMPLE, of Newark, book-keeper to Messrs. HOWE and Co., (the Trent Brewery Company), was delivered of three fine children, two girls and a boy, all of whom are alive, and, with the mother, doing well. The mother had twins four years before that very day, has borne 14 children, 11 of whom are living, besides these 3, making a total of 17. Marriages. At St. Mary's Church, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. W. REES, Mr. Joseph PARKER to Mrs ATKIN, of Newtown. At St. Cuthbert's Church, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. J. FAWCETT, A.M., Mr. Robert ATKINSON, tanner, of this city, to Sarah, widow of the late Mr. John STRONG, of Ratten Row, near this city. At St. Mary's Church, on the 27th ult., Mr. William REID, of Scotch-street, to Miss Jane HIND, Rickergate. At the Superintendant Registrar's Office, on Wednesday last, Mr. Joseph TOPPING, of Crosby Moor, blacksmith, to Miss Martha CULLEN, of Linstock. In Liverpool, on the 20th ult., Mr. Thos. SHAKESHAFT to Miss Hannah PARKER, formerly of Denton-hill, Carlisle. At Gretna Hall, on Saturday last, Mr. Joseph WATTLEWORTH, mercer and draper, Market Place, Whitehaven, to Susan, daughter of Mr. GAYTHORP, bookseller, King Street, of the same place. At Penrith, on the 22nd ult., Mr. Francis BAILEY, slater, to Miss Ann ION. At Alston, on the 30th ult., Mr. John HAVELOCK, of Nenthead, to Miss Hannah WILSON, of Lovelady Shield. At Bowness Church, Windermere, on Thursday last, the 23rd ult., by the Rev. P. R. GRAVES, A.M., Mr. Thomas POSTON, of Liverpool, to Mrs. Sarah JACKSON, of the Low Wood Inn, Windermere. At Kendal, since our last, Mr. James CAPSTICK, to Miss Ann CLARK, both of Kendal.

Saturday 01 Feb 1845 (p. 3, col. 2) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. LEE, Deputy Coroner.) On the 19th instant [sic], at Lammonby, in the parish of Skelton, on the body of Thomas FINDLEY, of Carlbrake, farmer, aged 78 years. On Tuesday, the 14th instant, deceased attended Penrith market with a horse and cart, and remained there until Wednesday night at 12 o'clock, when he left to go home. It appeared that the morning was very dark and misty, and that deceased had missed his way, and got to Lammonbyrrigg quarries, and had there fallen into a limekiln, where he was found quite dead on Friday morning. The horse and cart were traced up to the limekiln and there is no doubt that at the time of deceased's fall he had been leading the horse, for the marks of its fore feet were within four feet of the kiln top. The horse when found was grazing in the adjoining ground, with part of its trapping upon it. The cart was lying at a short distance upset. This led to the discovery of the body. Deceased had fallen a depth of thirteen feet, and his skull was extensively fractured. Verdict-"Accidental death." On the 25th instant [sic], at Penrith, on the body of John NICHOLSON, aged 82. Deceased was found dead in bed on the previous day, he had been ailing for some time. Verdict-"Natural death." (Before Mr. LUMB, Coroner.) An inquest was held at Maryport, on Monday week, on view of the body of Sarah NICHOLSON, aged 72 years, who on the 14th ultimo, accidentally fell down stairs and sustained injuries which occasioned her death on the following Saturday. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death." (Before Mr. THOMPSON, Coroner for Westmoreland.) At the Greyhound Inn, Shap, on Thursday, the 23rd instant, on the body of John SPANSWICK, aged 19. Deceased was a navigator, employed on the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway, and on the 17th instant, in yoking the horses to a laden waggon, had hooked the chain attached to one of them to the centre instead of the side of the waggon. After the waggon had been drawn a few yards, deceased found that he had done wrong, and, in attempting to unhook the chain, was knocked down and run over, the waggon passing over the left leg, which was so severely fractured as to render amputation necessary. During the operation, and till the Tuesday following, no untoward symptoms were observed, but on that day deceased became very restless, and, mortification taking place, he died. Verdict-"Accidentally killed."

Saturday 01 Feb 1845 (p. 2, col. 8) The wife of Joseph HORNSBY, of Friar Street, Penrith, cut her throat on the morning of Tuesday last, in a violent manner. She still (Thursday) lingers, but there is no hope whatever left of her recovery. This is about the 9th time she has attempted to destroy herself, and yet, notwithstanding this, no attempt has been made by the authorities of Penrith to get her placed in an asylum.

Saturday 25 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. In this city, between the 23rd December and the 18th instant, the family of Mr. John PALMER, consisting of two sons and one daughter, all died of the croup, their respective ages being one, two, and three years. A more heart rending case can hardly be conceived, and it is one which has excited much pity in the neighbourhood of the distressed parents. [The children's deaths were registered in Longtown District and their burials took place in Crosby-on-Eden. Matthew PALMER was buried 25 Dec 1844, John 16 Jan 1845 and Isabella 19 Jan 1845. Mathew's birth was registered in March Quarter 1841 and Isabella's in December Quarter 1843, both in Longtown District, but I could not find a birth registration for John, and their baptisms are not on FamilySearch.] At Rochdale, on Sunday morning the 12th inst., Mr. William MATTHEWS, innkeeper, Botchergate, aged 37 years,-much respected by all who knew him. In Blackfriars' Street, on the 20th inst., Sarah, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas LITTLE, smith and farrier, aged 3 months. In Sowerby Street, Botchergate, on the 27th lnst. [sic], Mrs. Mary STOCKDALE, aged 76 years. In John Street, Botchergate, on the 17th inst., Isaac, son of Mr. Isaac LEWTHWAITE, aged two years. At Wigton, on the 20th inst., Martha, eldest daughter of Mr. John SMITH, of Church Street, aged 37 years. At Aikton, on the 10th inst., after a short illness, Mr. John BELL, farmer, aged 43 years,-sincerely and deservedly lamented. At Brampton, on the 23rd inst., Tamer, widow of the late Mr. Thomas THIRLWALL, hat manufacturer, aged 70 years. At Tirril Lodge, Westmoreland, on Thursday the 16th instant, the Rev. Thomas GIBSON, Vicar of Barton, in the 61st year of his age. Nearly forty years of the life of this benevolent and learned man were spent in the arduous occupation of teaching, and by his pupils no man was ever more beloved and respected, no man now more regretted. It is equally true that in his parish and neighbourhood his decease will be greatly deplored. As a clergyman, he was admired and venerated by his numerous parishioners, by all of whom, we believe, his death is felt to be a sorrowful event, and by his family a severe and irreparable loss. At Little Bampton, on the 6th inst., Mr. Joseph TWENTYMAN, farmer, aged 86 years,-highly respected. At Allonby, on Monday week, Mr. John JOHNSON, blacksmith, aged 40 years. At Liverpool, lately, Miss Mary CAPE, late of Monkhill, in this county, in the prime of life; same place, on Saturday the 21st ult., Jane Kilpatrick, third daughter of Mr. John KEAN, St. Michael Street, Dumfries. At Dornock, by Annan, on Monday the 20th inst., Mary, wife of Mr. Thomas NICHOLSON, of that place, aged 56 years. At Hill House, near Alston, on the 22nd inst., aged 51 years, Mr. John LEATHART, mining agent. In the New Town, Whitehaven, on Thursday last, Mr. STIVEN, aged 59 years. The deceased was superintendant of the works in Whitehaven harbour, under the late Mr. LOGAN, engineer, and the head of the New West Pier was erected entirely under Mr. STIVEN's directions; in New Lowther-street, on Tuesday week, Mr. William BLAND, late of the firm of TURNER and BLAND, ironmongers, King Street, in the 54th year of his age; in the Ginns, on Monday last, Robert Wilson, youngest son of Mr. James GIBBONS, aged two years; in Duke Street, on Tuesday week, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Thomas HUMPHREYS, in the second year of her age. At High Harrington, on Wednesday week, after an illness of several years' duration, Mrs. WALKER, wife of Mr. John WALKER, of that place, aged 56 years. At Workington, since our last, Jane, the wife of Mr. Isaac SCRUGHAM, aged 55; Mr. Joseph PEARSON, aged 24; and Mr. Daniel WILKINSON, pitman, aged 65 years. At Cockermouth, on Sunday last, Mrs. Esther TINNION, relict of the late Mr. Joseph TINNION, millwright, aged 75 years, much respected. At Saltcoats, near Ravenglass, on Wednesday week, Mr. Ed. BRAITHWAITE, yeoman, in the 65th year of his age. At Broughton-in-Furness, on the 9th inst., Mr. Isaac HUDSON, schoolmaster and parish clerk, aged 37 years. At Kendal, since our last, Mrs. Ann NELSON, formerly of Barrows Green, innkeeper, aged 88; Mrs. Jane NELSON, widow, aged 89; Mr. Joseph DIXON, tailor, aged 47; Frances, wife of Mr. Joseph ROBINSON, aged 30; Mrs. Elizabeth PARK, widow, aged 94; and Mr. John WALKER, private in the 2nd Queen's Guards, aged 22 years. On the 7th Dec. last, in consequence of the wreck of the brig Comet, in the Bay of India, aged 26, Charles Hanson, fourth son of the late Richard HOYLE, Esq., of Denton Hall, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. DEATH OF SIR C. F. WILLIAMS.-Sir C. F. WILLIAMS, one of the Commissioners of the Court of Bankruptcy, died on Saturday morning, at his residence, in Hyde Park Corner, of an affection of the heart. The deceased knight had been indisposed for some days. He was a bencher of Lincoln's Inn.