Saturday 25 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Births. At Casterton Parsonage, on the 16th inst., the lady of W. W. CARUS WILSON, Esq., junior, of a son. At Whelpo House, on the 21st instant, the lady of the Rev. C. PARKER, of a son. At Stainton-in-Cleveland, on the 12th inst., the wife of Mr. Thomas DAVISON, commercial traveller, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, of a daughter. Marriages. At St. Mary's Church, on the 23rd instant, Mr. John NIXON, Rockliff, to Miss Mary LAIDLOW, of John Street, in this city. At Abbey Church, by the Rev. J. SIMPSON, Mr. Richard MARK, tanner, of this city, second son of Mr. Jonathan MARK, of Kirkbampton, to Mary, only daughter of Mr. Joseph HOLLIDAY, of Causewayhead, Holme Cultram. At Aspatria, on Tuesday the 21st inst., by the Rev. Edward SALKELD, Captain Thomas THORNTHWAITE, of the Martha & Elizabeth, to Sarah, eldest daughter of Mr. Henry BROMLEY, brewer, Allonby. At St. John the Baptist Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, by the Rev. J. HASSALL, Mr. George STUBBS, of Manchester, clerk with Messrs. DIXONs', to Mary, daughter of Mr. John JEANS, of Devon. At Alston, on the 23rd inst., Mr. John SHIELD, of Haggsfoot, to Miss Mary HUTCHINSON, of Low Galligill. At Dornock., by Annan, on Monday the 6th inst., Mr. George HEWITT, to Miss Mary JOHNSON, both of that place. At St. Mark's Church, Liverpool, on Tuesday week, Mr. Jno. WILSON, son Mr. WILSON, of Retreat, near Whitehaven, to Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr. Lumley KENNEDY, ship-builder, of Whitehaven. At Hensingham, on Wednesday sennight, Mr. Isaac WILLIAMS, to Margaret, daughter of Mr. Peter BELL, of Padstow, near Whitehaven. At Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., by the Right Rev. C. H. TERROT, D.D., Bishop of Edinburgh, William STEWART, Esq., of Shambelly, near New Abbey, Dumfries-shire, to Katherine, only daughter of John HARDY, Esq. At Christ Church, Cambridge, on Wednesday the 8th instant, Thomas COWARD, Esq., M.A., of Queen's College, and of Whitbeck, Cumberland, to Alice, widow of Maydwell Horatio Robt. GULSTON, Esq., of Grosvenor Square, London, and of Knuston Hall, Northamptonshire. In Newcastle, on the 14th inst., Major WRIGHT, Commanding Royal Engineer, Northern District, and Commandant of the Troops of the Garrison, to Mary ARMYTAGE, eldest daughter of the late Wm. HAWDON, Esq., of Morpeth, Northumberland.
Saturday 25 Jan 1845 (p. 2, col. 8 p. 3, col. 1) INQUESTS BEFORE MR. CARRICK, COUNTY CORONER.At Penrith on Saturday last, on the body of Elizabeth CRAGGS, aged six years, daughter of Joseph CRAGGS, railway labourer. The unfortunate child died in consequence of her clothes taking fire during her mother's temporary absence on the 31st December. Her younger sister had lighted a piece of paper and thrown it against her breast, which ignited her dress and burnt her face and chest most severely. Mr. PEARSON, surgeon, was called and attended generally twice a day during her illness. The child's friends having expressed some dissatisfaction with his treatment, Mr. TEMPLETON, another surgeon, was called in a day or two before her death; but it appeared from his evidence that the treatment had been highly proper, and such as he, in a similar case, would have adopted. The jury decided that no blame whatever could be laid to the charge of Mr. PEARSON, and returned a verdict of "Accidental death."At Wigton, on Thursday, on the body of Mr. Joseph MILLAR, cow keeper, aged 34 years, who committed suicide by hanging on Tuesday morning. The deceased was a very steady and industrious man. On Monday he attended a sale in the neighbourhood, and returned much intoxicated. His wife rose about six the following morning to serve his customers with milk, leaving him in bed; on her return at eight, she had occasion to go down into the cellar when she found him suspended from the ceiling. She was so much alarmed that she ran out before attempting to release him, and raised an alarm; two neighbours went immediately and cut him down, but life was extinct.Verdict insanity.In King-street, Botchergate, on the body of John WILSON, aged four years, son of John WILSON, butcher, who, on the 15th instant fell into a pan of boiling water and was so severely scalded, as to cause his death on the 23d instant.Verdict "Accidental death." COCKERMOUTH.The number of baptisms, marriages, and burials at Cockermouth church within the year just closed, were151 baptisms, 35 marriages, and 97 burials, and amongst the parties interred there were eighteen whose united ages amounted to 1481 years! namely, John ROBINSON, 84; Thomas DIXON, 82; Margaret PARK, 99 ; Ann HOWE, 80; Ann M'CLENNON, 82; Joseph STEELE, Esq., 86; Samuel HALL, 78; Henry HEWITSON, 88; Sarah SLEE, 76; Sarah HESLOP, 77; Elizabeth MARTIN, 79; John TYSON, 84; George MASTER, 77; Jane HALLOWAY, 77; Isabella JOHNSTON, 79; Thomas MEALE, 93; Mary ROBINSON, 79; and Frances JEFFERSON, 81being an average of above 82 years each! Cockermouth has long been noted for the longevity of its inhabitants, and it is questionable if a parallel case to the above can be met with in the whole of the wide north. According to the last returns to government of the Bills of Mortality it was proved by these documents that there had been fewer deaths in Cockermouth in proportion to its population, with one exception, than in any town in England.At the present time there are a great number of persons resident in Cockermouth whose ages vary from 80 to 94 years each: and it may not, perhaps be deemed unworthy of remark, that in the same localitywe might almost say house, in which Mrs. Frances JEFFERSON (enumerated in the above list) died, there are at present three individuals residing whose united ages amount to 265 years, namely, Jane OWENS, 92; Sarah HURD, 87; and Ann HIND, 86. One night last week, a seaman accidentally fell into the hold of a Scotch sloop (to which he belonged), now lying at Maryport, and so severely fractured his skull that medical aid proved fruitless, and he shortly afterwards died. The unfortunate deceased was a native of Scotland. A collection was made for his bereaved family; and the sum of £1 14s. 10d. was remitted to them by post office order.
Saturday 18 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 2) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) On Tuesday last, in Caldewgate, on the body of a new born child, found that morning in the river Caldew. A post mortem examination showed that the child had not been born alive; and a verdict was returned accordingly. (Before Mr. LUMB, Coroner.) An inquest was held on Monday at Preston Quarter Workhouse, on the body of John BENSON, a pauper, aged 45 years. The deceased, who was an eccentric character, was a joiner by trade, but not being able to obtain work, he had been a pauper in the above-named workhouse for about five weeks. On Thursday last the deceased, with a sharp pocket knife, cut his throat, inflicting a frightful wound, four inches in length and three in depth, by which he completely severed the windpipe in two. In this frightful state the unfortunate man lived, breathing through the wound in his throat, until about two o'clock on Sunday morning, when death terminated his sufferings. During the few days that this wretched man survived, he occasionally smoked a pipe, but whatever food was put into his mouth came out of the wound in his throat. The jury returned a verdict of "Temporary insanity."
FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. – On Monday last an inquest was held before G. R. THOMPSON, Esq., at the Jolly Farmer Inn, Kirkby Stephen, over which MR. THOMAS FAWCETT was a foreman, touching the death of JOHN ROBINSON, a fireman on the South Durham Railway, who met with his death on Saturday last, under the following circumstances. Deceased was acting as fireman to a mineral train consisting of engine, tender, van and 14 waggons laden with coke. The train left the Summit, Stainmore, at from ten to fifteen minutes past 9 a.m. After passing Belah viaduct the engine driver observed a man signaling with a red flag, and immediately whistled the guard and applied the breaks. Deceased passed over on to the first waggon, but was not afterwards seen alive. The signal had been made by a party of platelayers, who were engaged changing some rails. This they had just accomplished, and the train passed safely over. It was supposed that deceased had missed his footing and fallen upon the rails. Nearly the whole of his head was severed from his body, his toes were cut from his left foot, and his right leg broken. Deceased was a fine young man, 19 years old, residing at New Childon. He had been employed as fireman three years, and bore an excellent character. The jury did not attribute blame to any one, and returned a verdict of accidental death.
BRAMPTON WOOL FAIR – Brampton wool fair took place on Wednesday last in accordance with the custom of holding it on the third Wednesday in June. Never perhaps since this market was commenced have sales been so difficult to effect or so few bargains concluded. Last year the best half-bred hogg wools realised 2s. per lb., but the few transactions that are recorded are very much below this figure. Staplers complain that prices last year were far too high, and as a rule money was lost by the investments. On Wednesday they seemed determined to act with great caution, and after bidding what they considered the full value of the wool, they would give no more, and allowed their old friends from whom they had bought previously for many years, freely to offer their clips to other buyers. It was thought by farmers in the morning that 1s. 8d. per lb. might be obtained for a first-rate article, but in this they were mistaken, for so far as could be ascertained 1s. 7d. was the highest sum given. If more was secured a “luck penny” back generally brought the price down to the amount we have named. Of course, for small lots of 40 or 50 fleeces, and that perhaps not the strongest or brightest, 1s. 6d. was accepted. We must, therefore, name the prices of half-bred hoggs as running between 1s. 6d and 1s. 7d. per lb. As to Cheviots, as well as mule hoggs, and also ewes of various classes, so little was done in these departments that we cannot give reliable quotations. Judging, however, from the tone of the market, and the various remarks as to the value of wool, it may be inferred that Cheviot hoggs was worth 1s. 4d. to 1s. 5d.; mule from 1s. 3d. to 1s. 4d. per lb. At the close of the fair, when train time called the buyers away, much wool was still in the hands of the growers, and though negotiations may soon be renewed again, it is not improbable that a good portion of it may remain unsold, and be on offer at the next market, which will be held on the 29th of July.
PENRITH LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. – The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday afternoon last, MR. JAMES GRAHAM in the chair. On the recommendation of DR. ROBERTSON, strengthened by complaints made by residents in the neighbourhood, the usual order was made for the abating of a nuisance caused by the works of MR. WILSON, situated at Haregill Castle, on Carlisle Brow, the owner, it was stated, being willing to do all in his power to carry out the wishes of the Medical Officer of Health. On the report of DR. ROBERTSON, the Chairman promised that the question of the numerous caravans and booths congregating in Great Dockray or Little on Whitsuntide Tuesday should receive the attention of the Board. The Medical Officer was of opinion that no infectious diseases had been brought into the town by the persons occupying the booths and caravans, but considered their congregation in a place like Great Dockray an annoyance and dangerous nuisance. It was agreed to accept the offer of the Turncock to perform a house to house inspection for the lump sum of £5; but at the same time it was decided that if on the completion of the work, this sum was not considered sufficient to remunerate him for his trouble, the Board should take into consideration the augmentation of the amount. MR. JAMES, MR. LYNN, and MR. SIMPSON were appointed a committee to consider upon the propriety of providing a place for depositing rubbish, two or three carloads having been tipped on Beacon Road contrary to notice.
CHORAL FESTIVAL IN PENRITH. – The fifth annual festival of the Penrith and District Church Music Association was held in the Parish Church, Penrith, on Thursday last, and never before was there so large a congregation since the formation of the society. For some time before the choral service commenced, MR. REDDROP played selections of sacred music upon the organ. The choirs represented were Penrith, Brougham, Wreay, Templesowerby, Melmerby, Dacre, Lazonby, Askham, Great Strickland, Addingham, Plumpton, and Langwathby, in all about 240 voices. At three o’clock the St. Andrew’s Church choristers, wearing surplices, led by the REV. C. H. GEM, marched in procession down the middle aisle singing a processional hymn. As they marched along, followed by the clergy, the strain was taken up by the choirs stationed in the body of the church, the most perfect harmony being preserved throughout. The REV. T. G. LIVINGSTON, Vicar of Addingham, and the REV. J. TASKER, of Trinity Church, Carlisle, intoned the prayers; and the REV. C. H. GEM, Curate of Penrith, and the REV. J. SALMON, of Brougham, read the lessons for the day. The responses and chanting, with a very few slight exceptions, were all admirably performed. The sermon was preached by the REV. S. J. BUTLER, Vicar of Penrith. At the close of the religious part of the day’s proceedings, the choristers and their friends partook of an excellent tea in the New Market Hall.
DEATHS. CLEMENTSON – At Newton, on the 18th inst., WM. CLEMENTSON, in his 80th year. His end was peace. BOWMAN – At Balmer’s Farm, Plumpton, on the 16th inst., PATIENCE SARAH BOWMAN, second daughter of the late THOS. BOWMAN, aged 25. HOWE – At Skirwith, on the 1st inst., MR. JOHN HOWE, aged 90 years. JOHNCEY – At the Workhouse, Penrith, on the 13th inst., WM. JOHNCEY, aged 23 years. BONSON – At Milburn, on the 16th inst., ANN, widow of the late MR. JOHN BONSON, aged 57. GIBSON – At Lower Bebbington, Cheshire, on the 12th inst., ALEXANDER CRAIG GIBSON, M.R.C.S. Eng., F.S.A. &c., author of “Joe and the Geologist”, &c., aged 61 years. WATSON – At Crudmire, Penrith, on the 17th inst., JANE WATSON, infant. HAYLEY – At Princess Street, Penrith, on the 18th inst., MARY ANN HAYLEY, aged 5 years. THOMPSON – At Friar Street, Penrith, on the 18th inst., JAMES THOMAS THOMPSON, aged 15 months.
Saturday 18 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. On Thursday last, the 16th inst., at his residence West Walls, Mr. Richard BROWN, brewer, aged 49; one of the Councillors of the Borough, much respected. At the house of Mr. Jos. SCOTT, West Walls, on the 7th inst., Miss Jane GRAHAM, aged 36 years. On the 28th ultimo, Mary, wife of Mr. John SCOTT, innkeeper, Irish Gate Brow, aged 51 years. In English Street, on the 10th inst., Margaret Ann, daughter of Mr. R. HALLAWAY, of the White Horse inn, aged 21 months. In Botchergate, on the 16th instant., Mr. William MATTHEWS, innkeeper, aged 47 years. In Union Street, on the 16th, Mr. John THOMPSON, aged 47. In King Street, Botchergate, on Friday the 10th inst., at the house of his neice, William PEARSON, bricklayer, aged 84,much and deservedly respected through life by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. In the Spring Garden Lane, on Sunday the 12th inst., Lucy, daughter of Mr. Joseph SIMPSON, joiner, aged 14 years. In Head's Lane, in this city, lately, Mr. Robert WILSON, aged 57 years, formerly farmer at Lousa, Abbey Holme;he was a man universally respected. At the House of Recovery, on the 11th inst., Mr. Wm. MARRS, late of Esscot, aged 64 years. At St. Mary's Workhouse, on the 9th inst., Isabella PEARSON, aged 94 years; at Caldewgate Workhouse, on the 12th, Richard TOPPING, aged 70 years. At Montreal, Upper Canada, on Sunday the 15th December, Serjeant-Major Robert ROSS, of the 2nd Batttalion [sic] Royal Artillery, in his 26th year; a native of this city, and brother to Mr. J. ROSS, draper, English Street. At Crosby House, on the 12th instant, aged 73 years, Mrs. Barbara LOWRY, relict of the late Rev. Thomas LOWRY, D.D. The decease of this amiable lady will be severely felt in the district in which she resided; she was a kind friend, an affectionate parent, and a sincere christian. In her the poor have lost a benefactress, and a numerous circle of neighbours and acquaintances will long have to mourn over her departed worth. At Durdar, on the 16th inst., John, son of Mr. John CARLYLE, tailor, aged 11 years. At Hesket-New-Market, on Saturday the 11th inst., Elizabeth LANCASTER, aged 66 years. She was buried the day following; her remains were numerously attended by persons of all classes in that vicinity. When living she weighed about thirty-eight stones. The following are the dimensions of her coffin:length, 6ft.; widest part, 2ft. 4in.; height, 4½ ft., all within. Joe HODGSON, who made the coffin, said he never was so troubled before as he was then, by persons going for curiosity to see the wooden fabric. At Bowness, on the 5th instant, Mary BLACKBURN, aged 87 years, forty years and upwards a servant with the late Mr. CURWEN, M.P., of Workington Hall. At Stockwell Low, on the 7th inst., Mary Ann, the youngest daughter of the late Rev. H. ELLIOTT, aged 3 years and 7 months. At Wigton, on the 13th inst., Mrs. Margaret HOLYWELL, widow, aged 82; on the 14th, Joshua, son of James PATTERSON, aged 17 years; on the 15th, Ann, widow of the late Mr. James RAILTON, aged 55 years; an [sic] the same day, at the Union Workhouse, John WINTHORP, aged 65 years. At Aspatria, on Thursday the 9th inst., Mr. Jonathan BOUCH, of the Cooper's Arms inn, aged 66 years,by his universal honesty, affability, and industry, he acquired the esteem of a very numerous circle of friends. At Penrith, lately, Miss Mary STODDART, aged 76 years. At Langholm, on the 4th inst., Grizel DALGLEISH, relict of Mr. James BROWN, farmer, Carlesgill, parish of Westerkirk, aged 80 years. At Whitehaven, on the 5th inst., Mr. Patrick SHIELDS, in the 74th year of his age; also, Margaret, daughter of Mr. William HADWIN, aged 10 years; at the Union Workhouse, Scotch-street, on the 9th, Betty TAYLOR, aged 62, widow of the late Mr. TAYLOR, police officer, in Whitehaven; on Sunday week, at Mount Pleasant, at the patriarchal age of one hundred and six years, Mr. Bernard OPRA [OPRAY according to FreeBMD]. On their passsge [sic] from Antigua to Newcastle, on the 11th of December last, Captain SHANNON, of the Brazil Packet, of Whitehaven, in the prime of life; and at the same time, Mr. John M'DOWALL, second mate and carpenter of the above-named vessel. These two unfortunate men were at the wheel steering, when a heavy sea struck the vessel, and they were both washed overboard and perished. On his passage from Sincapore to Liverpool, in the brig Druid, of Greenock, on the 25th September last, Mr. Thomas CAPE, late Captain of the schooner Buffalo, of Sincapoae [sic], and only son of Mr. John CAPE, of Whitehaven, aged 31 years. At Hensingham, on Saturday last, Mrs. Ann JACKSON, widow, aged 67 years. At the Bridge End, Egremont, last week, after a short illness, Mr. John DALE, millwright, formerly of Wath, near Cleator, aged 65 years. At Harrington, on the 6th instant, Edward, son of Mr. John COTTIER, aged 3 years. At Hall Green, near Harrington, on Wednesday week, Charlotte, wife of Mr. John FISHER, aged 45 years. At Workington, since our last, Mary, daughter of Mr. David HARDY, in the 22nd year of her age. At Cockermouth, on the 7th instant, Mr. George COULTHARD, weaver, aged 21 years; on the 8th, Mrs. Mary DICKINSON, aged 66 years; on Wednesday last, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John WILSON, husbandman, aged 33 years; and on Tuesday, Dec. 31, Mrs. KIRKBY, aged 87 years. At Newlands, near Keswick, on the 10th, in child-bed, Mrs. Mary DAWES, aged 29 years. At Aspatria, on Thursday the 9th instant, in the 66th year of his age, Mr. Jonathan BOUCH, late cooper and innkeeper of that place. In Kendal, on Friday the 3rd instant, Mrs. SAVAGE, wife of Mr. T. SAVAGE, aged 58. At Burghclere, Hants, aged 103 years, Elizabeth JENNING, retaining all her faculties to the last. She was a most inveterate smoker, having addicted herself to the practice for more than sixty years, consuming during that period two ounces of tobacco weekly. Her fondness for the weed continued to almost the last hour of her life.
Saturday 18 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Birth. At Naish House, Wiltshire, on the 6th instant, the lady of the Rev. John SCURR, of a daughter. Marriages. At St. Mary's Church, on Tuesday the 14th instant, by the Rev. Wm. REES, M.A., Mr. John Wilson KAY, of Abbey Street, to Isabella, third daughter of Mr. Francis STORY, manufacturer, of this city. At the same place, on the 12th instant, Mr. Edward MULCASTER, plumber, Russell Street, to Miss Hannah DAVISON, straw bonnet maker, St. Alban's Row. At Wigton, on the 11th inst., Mr. William SKELTON, of Forrest Hall, Westward, to Mary, daughter of Mr. John KIRKUP, of Aikhead. At Hesket-in-the-Forest, on Thursday the 16th inst., by the Rev. Thomas L. HERVEY, M.A., Humphrey Archer HERVEY, Esq., of Marsala, Sicily, to Fanny, youngest daughter of the late Wm. SLACK, Esq., of Ardwick Place, near Manchester. At Westward Church, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. J. WOOD, Mr. Thomas WILSON, of Oxrigg (late of Gilcrux), to Jane, only daughter of John PEARSON, Esq., of Brackenthwaite; same place, on the 8th, Mr. Wm. THOMPSON, of Broad Moor, to Miss Sarah MAXWELL, of the Wheat Sheaf inn, Rosley. At Wallasey Church, New-Brighton, Cheshire, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr. LEE, curate, Mr. Thomas STOBBART, of Sebergham, to Miss Mary HEATHERINGTON, of Skinburness, both in thit [sic] county. At Whitehaven, on Sunday last, Mr. John SHEPHERD, miner, to Miss Elizabeth QUINN, both of Whitehaven. At Dublin, on the 11th inst, Mr. Joseph BONE, traveller for Messrs. J. and W. BROWN, of Whitehaven, to Ann, youngest daughter of Mr. James DUNN, of Church Street, Whitehaven. At Hensingham, on Wednesday week, Mr. James LARKIN, husbandman, to Margaret daughter of Mr. Peter BELL, late of Crossfield, near Cleator. At Gosforth, Mr. Nicholas TYSON, of Eskdale, waller, to Miss Mary TYSON, daughter of Mr. Michael TYSON, of Denton Hill, in the parish of Gosforth. At Cockermouth, on Tuesday week, Mr. John MAXWELL, joiner, of Whitehaven, to Mrs. M. A. COWAN, of Cockermouth. At Crosthwaite Church, Keswick, on Monday, Mr. Thomas SHERWEN, stone mason, to Miss Ann ATKINSON, of Keswick. At Broughton-in-Furness, on Tuesday week, Mr. John SHAW, chemist and druggist, to Miss Elizabeth ELLWOOD, youngest daughter of Mrs. TYSON, of the Old King's Head inn, in that town. At Bromfield, on Sunday sennight, by the Rev. Mr. MARTIN, Mr. Jonathan NICHOL, of the New Inn, Allonby, to Miss Hannah WAUGH, dressmaker, Allonby. At Kendal, since our last, Mr. Edwin COWPERTHWAITE, to Miss Agnes GILPIN; Mr. Geo. WESTHEAD, to Miss Margt. MACKERETH, all of that town. At New York, on Saturday evening, the 14th December, Mr. Charles E. EDGEWORTH, of Dublin, to Miss Sarah PARRY, of Liverpool.
Saturday 18 Jan 1845 (p. 2, col. 7 p. 3, col. 1) SUICIDE.We regret to record a melancholy case of suicide, which occurred on Thursday morning at Warwick, near this city. Mr. John RICHARDSON, a yeoman, living on his own property, and well known as he was universally respected, put an end to his existence by hanging himself. He had for some months past been observed to be in a very desponding state of mind, but nothing had occurred to excite the apprehension of his friends that he meditated so rash an act. On Thursday morning, however, he rose, dressed himself, and went down stairs at eight o'clock. After ordering breakfast to be prepared, he went upstairs,and some time afterwards, his servant on going up to tell him it was ready, discovered him suspended from his bed-post, by a silk handkerchief, quite dead. An inquest was held on the body on the same day, before Mr. CARRICK, coroner, and a verdict of suicide, while labouring under temporary insanity, was returned. DISTRESSING ACCIDENT NEAR LANGHOLM.A severe accident happened on the 8th instant, at Ewes Factory, near Langholm, where an extensive woollen manufactury is carried on by the Messrs. RENWICK. A girl named Anne HOUNAM, employed in the factory, had attempted to reach something hanging up. This proved to be beyond her reach; and in the attempt she unfortunately overbalanced herself, and falling, came in contact with a large wheel, the machinery catching hold of her dress. She was immediately dragged off her feet, and dashed violently against the ceiling of the room. Luckily her father was in the adjoining apartment, and on hearing her cries for help he rushed into the room, where he found his daughter in this frightful situation. His feelings must have been of the most painful nature; but he did not lose his presence of mind; and succeeded in rescuing her from being crushed to pieces, as would infallibly have happened had speedy assistance not been at hand. As it is the poor girl has got one of her arms and both her legs broken, with various severe injuries on other parts of her body, which has plunged her parents into the deepest distress. She is, however, in a much better state than could have been expected from the severe injuries sustained; and her medical attendants entertain good hopes of her recovery. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.A very serious accident occurred on Tuesdy [sic] afternoon in St. Michaels Street, Dumfries, to a poor man named Francis Mc'KUME, a labourer, in the employment of Mr. James THOMPSON, builder. He and others were engaged in taking down an old house, when he unfortunately fell from a height of 30 feet, and had both of his legs broken at the ancles, and was otherwise seriously injured. He was immediately taken to the Infirmary, where he continues in a very precarious state. DANGEROUS MISTAKE.On Tuesday, the 7th instant, Mrs. CROSBIE, Dunscore, took, by an unfortunate mistake, a quantity of sublimate of mercury, instead of Epsom salts. She was immediately seized with violent vomitings, and became exceedingly ill. Mr. LAURIE, surgeon, Gordystone, was speedily in attendance, and all necessary means resorted to, in order to counteract the effects of the poison and alleviate her sufferings, but she still contiunes [sic] in a very precarious state.Dumfries Standard. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.During the past two or three weeks, rumours of a resurrection or burking party being in Sunderland have been very rife; and much alarm is naturally felt in consequence, by timid and nervous people. Though the rumour appeared at first without any ground for belief, yet a circumstance occurred on Sunday evening last, which must be acknowledged to be very mysterious, and has strengthened the popular faith. We have been at some pains to ascertain the facts connected with the case we are about to give, and the following may be relied upon as a full and accurate statement of all that is known respecting it:On Sunday evening an old man, about 68 years of age, named John ELLIOTT, a potter, and an inhabitant of Silver-street, left home a little before six o'clock, with the intention, as he stated to his wife, of taking a short walk. He was smoking at the time; and as he was in the habit of going out every Sunday evening for a few minutes, about the same hour, no surprise whatever was felt. When, however, an hour or two elapsed, and he did not return, his wife felt uneasy, and inquiry began to be madebut he could not be found. The anxiety of his wife and family increased; and we regret to state that, notwithstanding the most diligent search on their part, both by night and day, he has not been found; and not more than one person can be met with who saw him after he left his own house. This is an old woman, who states that she spoke to him as he passed herthen apparently on his way home, and within a few hundred yards of it. What renders the matter still more singular, is the fact that the neighbourhood is a very populous one, and ELLIOTT was well known in it. He was quite sober. The houses of certain personsstrangers in the neighbourhoodwhose mode of living was deemed to be very mysterious, were searched; but nothing to justify suspicion has been discovered. A reward of £2 has been offered by his friends for any information which may lead to the discovery of his fate.Gateshead Observer. FATAL COLLISION.THE CLARENCE YACHT RUN DOWN, AND TWO LIVES LOST.A disatrous [sic] collision took place on Monday evening last, off the Little Cumbrae, near Largs, by the American ship, the Olive Branch, running down the Clarence yacht, by which the latter was instantly sunk, and two of the seamen, William DOW and John M'INTOSH, perished. Immediately on the fatal stroke, the pilot of the yacht, David KERR, had slipped down into the small boat. After seeing his vessel sink, and hovering about for some time to descry, if possible, any of his companions, but without success, he made for the Cumbrae Lighthouse, which he managed to reach by dint of paddling, concluding that all was lost. He arrived next day at Greenock, and proclaimed the loss of the yacht, with five of its crew. One of the five was Captain MILLAR, but the grief of the family was turned into joy by seeing him safely arrive in Greenock, after having lamented his death for a day. Captain MILLAR, along with Robt. M'NEIL, and David CRAWFORD, two of the seamen, had clung to fragments of the lost vessel, and were picked up by the Olive Branch. But not so with their brave companions, M'INTOSH and DOW, who met a watery grave.
Saturday 11 Jan 1845 (p. 2, col. 6) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) On the 4th instant, at Mealsgate, Bolton, on the body of Appleby LOWES, aged 74 years. Deceased was an out-pauper of the Union, and resided alone in a cottage at Mealsgate. He was capable of taking care of himself, and of travelling about. On the 12th ult., deceased accidentally fell against the fire, by which his clothes were ignited and he was severely burned. He stated to the person who subsequently attended him, that he had rolled about until he had got the flames extinguished. Deceased was regularly visited by Daniel PAPE, the Relieving Officer, and was attended by Dr. CARSON, the Medical Officer of the Union. Verdict-"Accidental Death." On the 7th instant, at Bush, Burgh-by-Sands, on the body of Joseph SHARP, son of John SHARP, weaver, aged six weeks, who was found dead in bed. Verdict-"Natural death." (Before Mr. LEE, Deputy Coroner.) On the 4th inst. at Bridge Lane, Caldewgate, on the body of John M'KENNY, aged one year, whose death was occasioned by the injuries he received from his clothes having accidentally caught fire during the temporary absence of his parents. Verdict accordingly. (Before Mr. BRAGG, Coroner.) At the Globe inn, Cockermouth, on Saturday last, on view of the body of John BRISCOE, aged fifty years, who has the charge of the mail horses at that place. It appeared from the evidence given before the coroner, that the previous day he had been in the hay-loft over the stable, the entrance into which is by a ladder from the yard, and as he was leaving the loft, it being dark, he missed the ladder, and fell into the yard, a height of about ten feet, by which he sustained such a severe injury as in a short time to cause his death. This was the third time that the deceased had fallen from the same place.-The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."
Saturday 11 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. At Holm Hill, near this city, on the 5th inst., Mary, the wife of T. SALKELD, Esq., aged 19 years. At Cavendish Place, on Thursday morning, after a painful illness of five years, Robert, son of Mr. Thomas NANSON, of this city, aged 7 years. On Monday the 6th instant, aged 82 years, Mr. Thomas HILL, who for upwards of half a century fulfilled the duties of organist in Carlisle Cathedral. In John Street, on the 6th inst., Henry ATKINSON, aged 14 years; and on the following day, in Shaddongate, Mr. John ATKINSON, dyer, grandfather of the above, aged 85 years. In Broad Guards, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Rachel WAUGH, aged 81 years; in Backhouses Walk, on the 29th ult., Mr. Alexander STEWART, aged 60 years; at Graystone Buildings, Botchergate, on the 3rd inst., Mr. Robert EWART, aged 68; in Botchergate, on the 3rd, Isabella, the wife of Mr. John BACKHOUSE, joiner, aged 30; same place, on the 7th, Mrs. Mary WILLIAMSON, aged 49 years; in John Street, on the 4th, Mr. Jonathan PORTHOUSE, aged 75 years. At Longburgh, Burgh-by-Sands, on the 30th ult., after a lingering illness, Ann, wife of William BAXTER, aged 67 years. At Great Orton, lately, Miss Mary STOREY, aged 87 years. At Low Hesket, on the 19th Dec., Mr. Thomas GRAVES, aged 88 years. At Oulton, in the parish of Wigton, on the 3rd inst., Margaret, youngest daughter of Joseph HARDSON [HARDON according to FreeBMD], aged 4 years. At Wigton, on the 3rd inst., Elizabeth, youngest daughter of John WAITE, aged 4 years; same place, on the 6th, Mr. William SHEFFIELD, aged 22 years. At Oulton, in the prime of life, lately, Mr. HOWE, schoolmaster, after a lingering illness, borne with christian fortitude and patient resignation. He was an industrious, zealous, and successful teacher. At Wheyrigg, on the 22nd Dec., Mr. Joseph CARRICK, aged 62 years,-highly esteemed for his endearing disposition and inoffensive manners. At Blaithwaite, on Sunday last, Mr. John BARNES, aged 43 years, after a long and painful illness; regretted by his friends and acquaintances. At Brampton, at his son-in-law's, Jos. LITTLE, on the 5th inst., Mr. Robert ARMSTRONG, horse dealer, aged 76 years; and on the 6th inst., Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr. John HODGSON, joiner, aged 65: by her death the poor have lost one of their best friends. At Renwick, on the 4th inst., Mr. Jos. LOWTHIAN, aged 69. At Fordsyke, in the parish of Scaleby, Mr. John STANWIX, in the 81st year of his age. At Laversdale, on Tuesday last, Mr. Richard MULCASTER, yeoman, aged 76 years. At Allonby, on Sunday week, Mr. William GRAHAM, weaver, aged 67 years; same place, on Saturday last, Mr. John BEEBY, one of the Society of Friends, aged 60 years. At Penrith, on the 8th inst., Catharine BARNES, widow, aged 74. At Stainton, near Penrith, on the 5th inst., Ann, the wife of Mr. George DENNISON, aged 26 years,-much and deservedly respected. At Glasgow, on the 1st inst., Mrs. Ann BAIRD, the daughter of Edmund DENNISON, late of Thomas Close, aged 39 years. At Spencycroft, Alston, on the 2nd inst., aged 63 years, Mr. Thomas DICKINSON, Moor Master for the Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital, in the Manor of Alston. At Workington, on the 27th Dec., Mr. Isaac HUTCHINSON, in the 58th year of his age. At Godferhead, in Loweswater, Mr. Joseph HETHERINGTON, aged 40 years,-much and deseervedly [sic] respected. At Newport, Salop, on the 1st inst., aged 23 years, (in child-bed,) Sarah H., the affectionate and beloved wife of Mr. T. E. ATKINSON, draper, and daughter of Mr. Edward CROSS, builder, Uttoxeter. Her end was peaceful and happy. She was esteemed and beloved by all who knew her,-long will her memory be endeared; and her loss is keenly felt and deeply lamented by her family, and a large circle of friends. At his house, in Roper Street, Whitehaven, on the 1st instant, Daniel BIRD, Esq., in his 69th year. At the house of Edward ATTWOOD, Esq., Sunderland, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Ann ELLIOT, of Whitehaven, aged 76. In College Street, Whitehaven, on Thursday week, aged 84 years, Mr. Jeremiah GUEST, formerly and for several years a celebrated auctioneer in that place. At Workington, on Sunday last, Mary, daughter of Mr. David HARDY, aged 22 years. At Fitz Toll Bar, near Cockermouth, on the 24th Dec., Jane, relict of the late Mr. George THURLOW, formerly of West Newton, aged 88 years. At Cockermouth, on Saturday last, Sarah, the wife of Mr. R. KERRUISH, pawnbroker, after a long lingering illness, aged 48; and on Tuesday, the 31st ult., at the Union Workhouse, Thomas DRAPER, currier, recently of London, aged 40 years. At the house of her brother-in law (Mr. WATSON, a surveyor), Keswick, on Wednesday last, Miss Mary CHISMAN, late of London, aged 47 years; at Keswick, on Sunday night last, Mr. John KNOX, formerly an eminent artist in Glasgow, in the 64th year of his age; same place, on Wednesday last, Nancy, the wife of Mr. Thomas LITTLEDALE, woollen weaver, aged 60 years. At Leeds, on Saturday last, aged 71, George MOODY, Esq., formerly a surgeon at Longtown. At Netherfield, on the 1st inst., in her 27th year, Susan, the wife of Mr. John WILSON, and third daughter of the late E. H. GRANT, Esq., of Kendal. In Kendal, on Thursday, William SATTERTHWAITE, Esq., aged 67, formerly in the bank of Messrs. WAKEFIELD and Sons; on Monday morning last, Mr. William DIXON, of the Crown Inn, Kendal, aged 45 years. At his residence in Queen-square, Newcastle, on the 3rd inst., after a short illness, in the prime of life, Henry SHIELD, Esq., wine and spirit merchant, and a member of the Town Council of that Borough. SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. BREBNER.-We sincerely regret to announce the death of Mr. BREBNER, Governor of the Glasgow Prisons, and Superintendant of the Prisons of Lanarkshire. It took place in Edinburgh on Monday, and was strikingly sudden. An Edinburgh paper of Tuesday says-"He had come from Glasgow to Edinburgh yesterday morning, on business connected with the General Prison Board, and while waiting at the office of the Board in George Street, he fell down, apparently in a fit. Medical assistance was called, and Professor LIZARS was with him immediately after, but his services were of no avail, Mr. BREBNER's death having been instantaneous. >From the absence of all symptoms, Professor LIZARS presumed that death had resulted from the rupture of an aneurism of one of the large blood vessels of the chest or abdomen. DEATH OF SOLOMON HEINE.-At Hamburgh, on the 23rd of December, died Mr. Solomon HEINE, the wealthy banker. Mr. HEINE, who was in the seventy-eighth year of his age, had long been drooping, and his death will be severely felt in Hamburgh. It is reported that he leaves property to the extent of one million sterling. It is well known that he was of the Jewish persuasion, and he remained true to his faith to the hour of his death; but he was by no means bigoted, as his splendid contributions towards the erection or repair of Christian edifices must testify. He was a man of very humble origin, and upon his earliest visit to Hamburgh from the place of his birth (an obscure village in the kingdom of Hanover), he had to struggle with difficulties which extended even to his means of obtaining the first necessaries of life. His education had been entirely neglected, even to the mere rudiments, but he had the natural gift of a clear head and strong mind. Having struggled on for many years during the war, first in a subordinate capacity, and subsequently as banker, he was in a position at its close to participate in all those large loans which were negociated by the different continental governments, and the vastness of his fortune may be dated from that period.
Saturday 11 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Marriages. At St. Cuthbert's Church, on the 29th December, Mr. Joshua M'FADEN, calico printer, to Miss Mary BURNS, both of Botchergate; on the 4th inst., Mr. Samuel SCOLES, of Bolton-le-Moors, millwright, to Miss Hannah BULMAN, of Lowther Street; on the same day, Mr. Patrick DOOLEY, to Miss Margaret GILL, both of English Street; same day, Mr. William LAWSON, to Miss Janet BLACKWOOD, both of Upperby. At Burgh-by-Sands, on Thursday the 9th inst., by the Rev. J. LOWRY, Mr. Isaac LONSDALE, farmer, to Miss Elizabeth RICHARDSON, both of Burgh-by-Sands. At Bromfield, on Sunday last, by the Rev. Mr. MARTIN, Mr. Jonathan NICHOL, of the New Inn, Allonby, to Miss Hannah WAUGH, dressmaker, Allonby. At Wigton, on the 2nd inst., Mr. Joseph TIFFEN to Miss Mary DIXON. At Penrith, on the 2nd inst., Mr. Relton [Railton according to FreeBMD] HETHERINGTON, Green Gill, to Miss Julia OLIPHANT, dressmaker, Edenhall. At Cockermouth, on the 4th inst., Mr. John MAXWELL, joiner, Whitehaven, to Mrs. Mary Ann COWAN, Cockermouth. At Annan, on Friday the 3rd inst, by the Rev. Jas. MONILAWS, William SEWELL, Totherwald Academy, to Helen, fourth daughter of Mr. Douglas JOHNSTONE, Scott's Street, Annan. At the Parish Church, Kirkby Malhamdale, Yorkshire, on Tuesday week, Mr. I. WOOF, druggist, of Whitehaven, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Francis PETTY, Esq., of Dykelands House, near Gargrave, Yorkshire. At Whitehaven, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Jno. RIMMER, Mr. William Hall ALDRICH, of Parton, to Jane, youngest daughter of Edward CLEMENTSON, Esq., Church-street, Whitehaven. At St. James's Chapel, Whitehaven, on Monday last, Mr. John HODGSON, clerk and shopman with Mr. BROWN, tobacconist, to Miss Cath. ROPER; last week, Mr. John DALY, shoemaker, to Miss Jane DAWSON. At the parish church, Workington, on Wednesday week, Mr. W. BROADLEY, ship-carpenter, to Miss Jane RUDDICK. At the Friends Meeting House, at Pardshaw, on Thursday week, Mr. J. ROBINSON, of Pardshaw, to Miss Dinah WALKER, of Dean. At Brigham, on Thursday week, Mr. Thomas BRIGGS, to Miss E. LANCASTER, both of Mosser, near Cockermouth. At St. Mary's Chapel, Maryport, on the 4th, Mr. THORNTHWAITE, to Miss Martha FELL, both of Maryport. At Thwaites Chapel, last week, by the Rev. J. ORMANDY, Mr. George THEXTON, to Miss WALKER, of Chappels. At St. John's Church, Keswick, on Tuesday week, Mr. Stephen BOWNESS, pencil-maker, to Miss Ann DOVER, both of Keswick. At Egremont, on New Year's day, by the Rev. W. H. LEECH, rector, Mr. James KENDAL, of Tallantire, to Miss Ann MOSCROP, of Egremont; same place, on Sunday last, Mr. Isaac MILLS, jun., Town Head, Egremont, to Miss Esther HUTCHINSON. At St. Giles' Church, Reading, on the 2nd inst., by the Rev. Charles Joseph GOODHART, M.A., the Rev. John William HALL, M.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Henry Curwen CHRISTIAN, Esq., of Reading, Berks. At Mirzapore, on Thursday, the 7th Nov., by the Rev. W. SMITH, P. A. ROBERTSON, Esq., Adj. 68th Regt. N.I., to Helen, youngest daughter of the late Alexander GORDON, of Torrorie, Dumfries. At Simla, East Indies, on the 16th Sept. last, Chas. Apthorpe WHEELWRIGHT, Esq., Lieut. Bombay Horse Artillery, son of the Rev. C. A. WHEELWRIGHT, Prebendary of Lincoln, &c., to Fanny, youngest daughter of Captain WHITE, late H.M. 3rd Light Dragoons, and grand-daughter of the late Major-General John WHITE, or DE WITTE, of the Bengal Artillery. In Canada, Township Bertie, Port Erie, by license, on the 6th of Nov., Isaac, son of the late Mr. Isaac THOMPSON, Southfield, Appleby, Westmoreland, to Barbara, the only daughter of Mr. BOWEN, living on his own estate in the same vicinity. At Chollerton, Northumberland, on the 19th December, John HORNBY, Esq., M.A., St. John's College, Cambridge, and M.P., Blackburn, to Margaret, daughter of the Rev. Chris. BIRD, M.A., Vicar of Chollerton, &c. At the Collegiate Church, Southwell, Notts, on the 23rd Dec., by the Rev. C. BIRD, Vicar of Chollerton, &c., John, eldest son of Sir Richard SUTTON, Bart., Norwood Park, Notts, and Lyndford Hall, Norfolk, to Emma Helena, daughter of Col. SHERLOCK, K.H., &c., of Southwell. At the residence of Capt. Alfred THOMAS, 8th Reg. B. N. I. Jemeck, Lower Scinde, on the 6th of November last, by the Rev. C. LAING, A.M., Robert Maxwell JOHNSTONE, Esq., 1st Grenadiers, S.A.C.G., (brother to W. M. JOHNSTONE, Esq., surgeon, Harrington,) to Emma Mary, youngest daughter of the late Rev. J. C. EDGILL. At Great Harrowden, Northamptonshire, on the 2nd January, by the Rev. Mr. FORSTER, Mr. Joseph FOSTER, fourth son of Mr. John FOSTER, formerly of Kell How, Bolton, Cumberland, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. GARRATT, farmer and grazier, of the former place. At New-court Chapel, Newcastle, on the 2nd instant, Mr. J. WILLIAMSON, chemist, Maryport, to Anna Maria, only daughter of the late Mr. Edward WILKINSON, coach maker, Newcastle.
Saturday 04 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 7-8) Deaths. On the 2nd January instant, at her residence in Moresby, near Whitehaven, after lingering sixty-one days of typhus fever, Mrs. WHEATLEY, widow of the Rev. John WHEATLEY, M.A., formerly Minister of Cockermouth, and Rector of Kirkbampton, in this county, and eldest sister of the Reverend Christopher BENSON, M.A., Master of the Temple, in the 76th year of her age. On Saturday last, the 28th ult., at St. Mary's Workhouse, Mr. John ROUTLEDGE, aged 61; many years governor of that establishment,much respected. In Caldewgate, on the 17th ult., Mrs. Mary STEWART, aged 70. At Upperby, on the 31st ult., Jane, the wife of Mr. John DEANE, aged 56 years. At Brisco, on the 28th ult., Ann, the wife of Mr. Robt. LAMB, aged 82 years,much respected through life. At Bowness, on the 20th ult., in the 30th year of his age, much regretted, Mr. John ASHBRIDGE, schoolmaster. He had taught the parish school of Bowness fourteen years, and was well known as a zealous and successful instructor of youth. At Skipton, on Monday the 30th ult., Mr. James IRVING, innkeeper, Deansgate, Manchester, formerly of this city, aged 24. At Edinburgh, on the 22nd ult., Mr. James ROBINSON, barber, formerly of this city. On the 3rd of November last, at Yarmouth Estate, in Vere, Jamaica, much lamented, Mr. Timothy HOOSON, aged 25½ years, only son of Mr. Robert HOOSON, of Kirkoswald. His abilities, rectitude of conduct, and mild conciliating manners endeared him to all who were acquainted with his virtues. At Shadwell, on Thursday the 26th ult., Mr. David LITTLE, aged 24 years. At Clementleases, near Hall Bank Gate, on the 25th ult., Thomas, son of Mr. John BELL, yeoman, aged 29 years. The deceased was a kind and obliging young man, and his melancholy demise is the subject of universal regret among a large circle of friends and acquaintances in the neighbourhood in which he resided. At Hawkrigg, in the parish of Wigton, on the 24th ult., Mrs. Eleanor LOWES, widow, aged 88 years. At Wigton, on the 26th ult., Mr. John TWENTYMAN, aged 64 years; on the 28th, Stephen, eldest son of Mr. John HOWE, aged 30 years. At Howthick, in the parish of Wigton, Mr. William PENNINGTON, shoemaker, aged 80 years,much respected. At West Curthwaite, on Saturday, the 28th Dec., Mr. Andrew CREIGHTON, aged 61 years,much respected. At Waterfoot, parish of Annan, on the 16th ult., Mrs. Janet Montgomerie KELTON, relict of Mr. James KELTON, late farmer, in Roucan, parish of Torthorwald. At Lonning Head, Alston, on the 30th ult., Jane, wife of Mr. William HILTON. At Wath Mill, near Whitehaven, on Thursday week, after a very short illness, Mr. William BECK, in the 81st year of his age, formerly of Wood End, near Egremont. On Wednesday last, at Priestgill, near Whitehaven, Mr. Jos. DIXON, surgeon, late of Roper-street, Whitehaven; at the Union Workhouse, Whitehaven, Dec. 28th, Betty WALKER, aged 70 years, late of Distington; in Charles-street, since our last, Betty, wife of Mr. John KILLING, aged 76 years. At Egremont, on Saturday last, after a lingering illness, John, son of Mr. John LUCAS, barber, aged 21 years. At Harrington, on the 27th ult., Mr. William BORRAIDALE, aged 68 years. At Workington, on Monday week, Mr. Edward BLAIR, aged 70. On the 20th ult., at Flimby, near Maryport, Mrs. Mary WELSH, aged 68 years. At Keswick, on Wednesday week, Mrs. Hannah WREN, at a very advanced age. At Milnthorp, in the parish of Lowther, on Saturday morning, the 28th ult., Mary, the wife of Mr. Jonathan DONALD, advanced in years. In Kent Tesrace [sic], Kendal, on the 23rd ult., Isaac WILSON, Esq., an alderman of that borough, aged 60. At St. Gluvias, in Cornwall, on Tuesday week, the Rev. John SHEEPSHANKS, M.A. Archdeabon [sic] of Cornwall, Vicar of Wymes Wold in Leicestershire, and Incumbent of Trinity Church, Leeds, at an advanced age. The deceased was brother of the late Rev. William SHEEPSHANKS, one of the Predendaries [sic] of Carlisle.
Saturday 04 Jan 1845 (p. 3, col. 7-8) Births. At Holme Hill, on Sunday last, the lady of T. SALKELD, Esq., of a daughter. At Netherhouse, on the 27th ult., Mrs. David GRAHAM, of a daughter. At Cockermouth, on Thursday week, the lady of the Rev. C. C. SOUTHEY, A.M., of a daughter. At Greta Bank, Keswick, on the 21st inst., the lady of T. S. SPEDDING, Esq., of a daughter. Marriages. At the Superintendent Registrar's Office, Carlisle, on the 24th December, Mr. Edward Mc.BRIAN, Private in the 43rd Regiment of Light Infantry, Carlisle Castle, to Miss Elizabeth MOLIS, of Botchergate; on the 25th Dec., Mr. Isaac WEIGHTMAN, of Dalston, cotton spinner, to Miss Margaret MINNINGS, of Dalston; same day, Mr. Dolent BEATY [Robert BATY according to FreeBMD], of Dalston, cotton spinner, to Miss Jane GIBSON, of Dalston. At the same place, Ms. James PEASCOD, butcher, of Drover's Lane, to Miss Mary PARKINS, of Eden Street. At the same place, Mr. William DUCKETT, of St. Cuthbert's Lane, to Miss Rachel JOHNSON, of Caldewgate. At the same place, on the 26th ult., Mr., Robert YOUNG, of Stanwix, to Miss Margaret ROBINSON, Stanwix. At the same place, on the 30th ult., Mr. James ROXBURGH, of Todhills, near Carlisle, to Miss Agnes JORDAN, of Todhills. At All Saints' Church, Newcastle, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. Mr. GREEN, jun., Mr. William BATY, Carlisle, to Miss BEST, of Newcastle. At Wetheral, on Wednesday last, Mr. Thomas WANNOP, jun., of Holmhouse, to Miss ELLWOOD, of Broadwath. At Arthuret Church, this day (Friday), Mr. Thomas KENNEDY, surgeon, to Agnes, daughter of Mr. Robert LITTLE, Postmaster of Longtown. At Arthuret, on the 31st ult., Mr. William DIXON, joiner, to Frances WARDROP. At Aikton, on Saturday, Dec. 28th, by the Rev. J. GILLBANKS, S.C.L., Mr. John MATTHEWS, of Biglands, to Miss MANDUELL, of Gamblesby. At Whitehaven, on Sunday last, Mr. William KENNEDY, mariner, to Miss Mary CUMMINS. At the parish Church, Workington, on the 21st instant, Mr. John EDGAR, shipwright, to Miss Ann WATSON. At Crosthwaite Church, Keswick, on Monday week, Thomas, son of the late Mr. Thomas RICHARDSON, edge-tool manufacturer, to Sarah, second daughter of Mr. Robert RAHEN [RAVEN according to FreeBMD], black lead pencil maker, Keswick; same place, on the following day, Mr. Leonard GRAVE, woollen weaver, to Miss Sarah MARTIN, both of Keswick. At Crosscanonby, on the 24th inst., Mr. John SOUTHWELL, to Miss Margaret HESKETH, both of Maryport. At Kendal, on Thursday morning, the 26th instant, Mr. Thos. ASKEW, manufacturer, of that town, to Ann, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Thomas BRAITHWAITE. At Grasmere, on Christmas Day, by the Rev. Thos. TROUGHTON, B.A., Mr. WOODEND, of Skelwith Bridge, bobbin turner, to Miss, COWARD, of Clappersgate. At Troutbeck, on the 26th, by the Rev. William SEWELL, Mr. George GRISDALE, of Patterdale, yeoman, to Miss Mary BIRKETT, of the former place.
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Saturday 04 Jan 1845 (p. 2, col. 5) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) At Aglionby, on Tuesday, on the body of Mrs. BOND, wife of Mr. BOND, farmer. It appeared from the evidence of Mr. BOND, and the servant girl, that on Saturday week previous the unfortunate woman returned from Carlisle market in the evening, and after her household work had been disposed of she sat down near the fire where she was left asleep by the other inmates. An hour afterwards Mr. BOND was awoke by her cries, and immediately arose and ran to her assistance, when he found her lying in the passage leading to the outer door, enveloped in flames, and the house filled with smoke. After some delay the fire was extinguished, but not until all the lower part of her dress was consumed, and the lower part of her body was injured so much as to leave her recovery hopeless, She lingered until the day before the inquest, when death relieved her of her sufferings. A small piece of stick is supposed to have fallen from the grate near to her cotton dress which had caught fire. Verdict, "accidental death." At Bush Nook, in Upper Denton, on Thursday week, on the body of Mr. Richard CARRICK, labourer and parish, clerk, aged 86 years-who was found dead on the road between his dwelling and the above village. Verdict "natural death." A very unfortunate circumstance took place at Upper Denton, on Friday fortnight, which led to the death of Mr. Thomas BELL, son of Mr. John BELL, of Clement Leazes, in the parish of Farlam, aged 29 years. An inquest was held on the body on Saturday last, when the following particulars were proved by a number of witnesses. The deceased and two friends had been paying a visit near to Gilsland, and on their return in the evening called at FERGUSON's public house, at Upper Denton, where amongst the company was a man named William HETHERINGTON, a small farmer living at Bush Nook. In a short time a quarrel arose between deceased and him, and they were about to fight when HETHERINGTON was taken away and put out at the back door. Deceased was next prevailed on to leave, and he and his companions were about to mount their horses at the front door when HETHERINGTON came up and the quarrel was renewed. Deceased walked away a short distance and then returned to HETHERINGTON, who was walking after him. Deceased rode up to HETHERINGTON and attempted to run him down. HETHERINGTON drew a knife and swore that he would cut his horse's throat, if he did not desist. Deceased urged forward his horse, and struck HETHERINGTON a violent blow upon the head, which felled him to the ground. While HETHERINGTON was attempting to rise, deceased again struck with his stick. In doing so he missed his blow and fell to the ground, his head coming in contact with the wall. He was rendered insensible by the blow, and, while lying in this helpless state, HETHERINGTON took his stick from him and struck him with it twice upon his head. Deceased rose upon his feet and immediately fell back with great force on the back part of his head. He was then removed into the house and put to bed, in a state of complete unconsciousness, and a medical man was called. By this time he had recovered his senses, and did not think himself much the worse. On the following day he was carried home in an open gig, and felt little or no inconvenience until Tuesday afternoon, when he was seized with severe pain in his head, and shortly sunk into a comatose state, from which he was only temporarily roused, and died on Friday. The medical gentleman who attended him made a post mortem examination. There were three external wounds on the head. That which appeared to have produced concussion was of a triangular form, and most probably received in the fall. The other two were slight. The medical evidence proved that he died of inflammation of the brain, produced by external violence. After a very lengthened investigation, the Jury returned a verdict, "That the deceased died in consequence of a blow upon his head, received in a fall from his horse."
Saturday 04 Jan 1845 (p. 2, col. 4) MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.-A melancholy and fatal accident occurred on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway, at Bardon Mills Station (4 miles west of Newcastle) on Saturday morning last; the station-keeper, named John SCOT, who had only been lately appointed to the office, was standing on the rails, when an approaching engine knocked him down and passed over his head, which it severed from his body. He was married and had a family. THE MURDER CASE AT ULVERSTON.-We last week published the particulars of this melancholy affair, as far as we were able to obtain them. We stated that a coroner's inquest was held on Monday, and it appears the jury, after sitting till ten o'clock, adjourned to Friday, on which day they again resumed their important duty, at nine o'clock in the morning, and after sitting until about eight o'clock at night they again adjourned until Saturday morning at half-past eight, at which hour the jury re-assembled, and having heard the whole of the evidence, and the comments of the coroner (William BLENDAL, Esq.) thereon, they retired about four o'clock in the afternoon to consider their verdict; and after an absence of some time returned into court, and pronounced the prisoner guilty of "Wilful Murder." During the whole of the time that the jury was sitting, the town was in a state of great excitement, and the utmost anxiety was manifested by the public to learn the result of the inquest, which, when made known, seemed to give general satisfaction. The prisoner's name is Thomas DONOHOO, and he is, as we have already stated, a travelling razor-grinder and tinker: he is a fresh-coloured, strong, muscular man, and stands about six feet high, and formerly resided in this city. The prisoner and his wife were married at Ulverston about thirteen years since, and have had six children, all whom are dead with the exception of a boy about twelve years of age and a little girl about three. The prisoner's house presented a most wretched appearance, being wholly destitute of either bedding or furniture of any description, with the exception of a stool and some crokery [sic] ware.