Saturday 07 Dec 1844 (p. 3, col. 4) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. THOMPSON, Coroner for Westmoreland.) At Helton, near Askham, on Tuesday last, on view of the body of Richard DUFTON, of that place, farmer, aged 47. On the Wednesday previous deceased, in company with others, was out hunting near Notts, in Askham Parish, and rode on a horse pony. A hare had been started, but the dogs taking a wrong direction, Mr. DUFTON waved his hat and halloed, for the purpose of putting them on the right scent, at which his horse took fright, and, the curb chain breaking, he became unmanageable. After galloping about forty yards, deceased was thrown, and his left foot remaining in the stirrup, was dragged over about half-a-dozen yards of rugged, craggy ground; and it was supposed that in the fall the horse had struck him, as he afterwards complained of a pain in his left side, although no outward bruise was visible. On being taken up he was quite insensible, but only remained so a few minutes, and on being conveyed home was found in a very precarious state, and Dr. TAYLOR, of Penrith, was sent for, who attended upon him up to his death, which took place on Sunday last. Deceased had frequently previously been heard to complain of a pain in his left side, about the heart. Verdict-"Accidentally killed."

Saturday 07 Dec 1844 (p. 3, col. 1-2) GIG ACCIDENT.-A melancholy and almost fatal accident occurred on the evening of Monday week to Mr. DAVIS, grocer, of Whitehaven. As he was returning home in the evening from the country in a gig, accompanied by Mr. Joseph LONGMIRE, shortly after passing through the Hensingham Toll Bar, the horse became frightened, it was supposed, by the jingling of a cart coming up behind it, and the affrighted animal started off with fearful velocity down the hill, in the direction of the town. Mr. LONGMIRE's efforts to stop the animal were in vain, and, to add to their alarming situation, when opposite to Hamilton Terrace one of the reins broke, and the furious animal was nearly left uncontrolled to pursue its course at will. Apprehensive of his appalling situation after the breaking of the rein, Mr. DAVIS leaped out of the gig, and in doing so pitched upon his head, from which he received a severe concussion of the brain, and was afterwards found lying helpless and in a state of insensibility upon the road. Mr. LONGMIRE kept his seat, and escaped uninjured, as the animal was stopped before it entered the town, and without either sustaining or doing any further harm. Mr. DAVIS was conveyed home, and, though he has suffered severely, we are happy to state hopes are entertained of his ultimate recovery. A PATRIARCHAL SPORTSMAN.-Mr. George THOMPSON, of Southfield, near Appleby, is, perhaps, the best shot of his years in Britain, having attained the patriarchal age of 93 years. The old gentleman during the last 57 years has without intermission annually taken out a game certificate, and never missed ranging the mountainous fells and moors of his native county during the shooting season in pursuit of game, amongst which he has at times, of late seasons, made great destruction, he being one of the best shots in the neighbourhood. One day, in the course of the present season, on Dufton Fells, he bagged 15 brace of fine grouse, and has also been very successful in bringing down partridges and hares in the lower grounds. DEATH FROM EATING OPIUM.-On Tuesday last, about three o'clock a.m., an old man named Wm. TUBMAN, of the New Town, finding his cough, which he had had for some time, more than usually troublesome, asked his wife, who is in the habit of taking opium and laudanum in large doses, for two of her pills, as they might help to compose him. These were immediately supplied by her. He soon after fell into a sleep from which he never awoke. About eight o'clock, his wife, perceiving that he slept unusually sound, tried in vain to arouse him, when she sent for Mr. MOSSOP, surgeon, who immediately attended, and began to empty the stomach by means of the stomach-pump; but his exertions were too late to be of any service to the poor man, he having died before the operation was completed. His wife was greatly astonished at the event, and could not ascribe it to the effects of the opium, having herself taken it for the last 25 years, and swallows it now to the enormous extent of one drachm per diem. Pills similar to those given to her husband were weighed by Mr. MOSSOP, and found to be four grains each. An inquest was held on the body on Wednesday last, before Mr. LUMB and a very respectable jury, who, after a careful investigation of the facts above detailed, returned a verdict "That the deceased's death was caused by opium, administered to him by his wife at his own desire.-Whitehaven Herald. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-About ten days ago a stranger from the South reached Dumfries, and obtained lodgings at a public house in town. He paid for his lodgings and whatever he got; but was so exceedingly frugal, we fear from necessity, that as his landlady said, his wants were so trifling that he spent very little money. On the morning of Monday, the 25th ult., he left his quarters without ordering breakfast, and in the course of the day was seen at Glencaple, walking along the beach and looking anxiously at the tide. >From this place he found his way to the jetty at Conheath, where he was observed by a roadman engaged in breaking stones by the way-side. After walking hurriedly and turning several times along the wooden pier, he threw aside his hat and stick and plunged into the water. When fairly immersed some say he called for "help,"-a fact we rather incline to doubt; but, be this as it may, the alarm was so promptly given, that Mr. CONNEL, jun., was almost instantly on the spot, and by his exertions, aided by Mr. THOMSON, jun., and another boatman, the stranger was rescued from a watery grave. At first he appeared to be totally insensible; but on being carried to a neighbouring cottage and put to bed, he gradually recovered. Many questions were at first put to him, but most of these he either evaded, or declined to answer; but when some one inquired if he had a wife, hs [sic] answered sharply, and somewhat eagerly, "no." Mr. CONNEL having kindly supplied a change of raiment, the stranger was brought to Dumfries, where he has since been carefully tended in a place of safety. In the end of the week, he was examined by the Sheriff and Fiscal, when his name and other facts were elicited, which we at present withhold from motives of delicacy. Suffice it, therefore, to say, that the unfortunate belongs to the Cumberland side, is fresh complexioned, about sixty years years [sic] of age, was decently arrayed in a suit of black, with no money in his pockets, or documents of any kind-and is obviously of those who have seen better days.-Dumfries Courier. STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A MURDER.-A good deal of excitement has been caused in Stranraer and neighbourhood during this and the past week, from the following circumstances. About five years ago a packman was known to have entered a cottage in the village or parish of Kirkcolme, and was never afterwards heard of. Shortly afterwards the neighbours remarked that the occupant of the house was much better off in worldly circumstances than before, and, therefore, could not help regarding him as having dealt the packman foul play, but nothing ever transpired that could positively justify the suspicion. The man died, it is said, about twelve months ago, and the occurrence ceased to be talked about, if it was not entirely forgotten; until last week, when some men, while making some alterations about the cottage, came upon the remains of a man buried underneath. Of their identity with the packman, the people, it is further reported, entertained no doubt. SINGULAR REPORT.-We learn that an unpleasant report is in circulation in Sunderland, to the effect that a "reverend gentleman," belonging, we believe, to the Methodist connexion, and who was lately reported to have been drowned while bathing in the sea, off Monkwearmouth, has really eloped to America with a young female, formerly a member of a congregation of which he was minister. ATTEMPT AT ASSASSINATION.-The neighbourhood of Kelso became, on Friday, the 22d inst., the scene of dastardly and atrocious bloodshed, under circumstances of a very painful nature. The victim of this cowardly and cold-blooded attempt at assassination is is [sic] James COCKBURN, a farm-servant at Quixwood, in the parish of Abbey St. Bathans, who was on that night to have been married to Jean STEEL, or RANKIN, widow of the late John RANKIN, and residing at Lintlaw, in the adjoining parish of Buncle. The bride and bridegroom were to have met at Dunse in the evening, in order to have had their nuptials celebrated by the Rev. C. MILLER, of the Second Secession Church. The bridegroom, with an acquaintance, of the name of James YOUL, was proceeding to the place of meeting in Dunse, from his residence at Quixwood, and when at a place called Preston Clough, about half a mile to the north of Preston, at about half-past five o'clock in the afternoon, was fired at with a gun or pistol from the plantation adjoining the east side of the road, or from behind a whin-bush on the road-side next the plantation. The shot took effect in the back, and the piece being heavily charged, he instantly fell. YOUL also received some of the shots in his arm; and being stunned by the murderous attack, and seeing COCKBURN fall, he fled to Preston for assistance and protection to himself and COCKBURN-having procured which, and returning immediately to the spot, COCKBURN was found as he fell, but there was no trace of the murderer. He was now conveyed to the nearest house at Preston, and medical assistance and the proper authorities sent for from Dunse. On an examination of his wounds, he was found to have received about 160 slug and round shot in the back, which was dreadfully lacerated. On recovering sensation he was heard to say "that was a poor revenge," and when asked if he suspected any one to have done the deed, he said that he thought it would be John JOHNSTON, who presently resides with Jean RANKIN, as hind to her, the bride to whom he was to have been married. JOHNSTON at that time was in the room, and was then apprehended, but was then thought to be innocent, as some came forward and said they knew him to have been elsewhere when the shot was fired. Since then he has been placed under examination, and remanded for some days until further evidence be produced. The bride and bridesmaid had arrived previously in Dunse, and were waiting the arrival of the bridegroom and his friends, when the intelligence of the deed reached them. The friends of the bride, on hearing it, saw the propriety of being cautious at such a time in communicating it abruptly to her; they therefore sent for the Rev. Mr. RIDDLE, who, in a calm and suitable manner, made her aware of what had befallen her intended husband. The poor woman, on learning it, was sorely distressed. It is not our business to surmise who may be the guilty party at the present time. JOHNSTON is in the hands of the authorities, and if there be evidence at all against him, he must stand at the bar of his country to answer for the deed. We understand that up to this time James COCKBURN is in a very dangerous condition, and not expected to survive. Some of the shots have been extracted, but there are still above 100 lodged in his body. A further examination on JOHNSTON took place on Wednesday, when he was committed for trial. From what can be learned, he had borrowed a gun from some person in Chirnside about three weeks ago, which he denies. The person from whom he got the gun is to be examined. A large concourse of people turned out to see him pass from the Town-hall to the prison. When he made his appearance, he looked unconcerned.-Kelso Chronicle.

Saturday 30 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. At his house, in Abbey Street, on 25th instant, Richard CUST, Esq., aged 91. In the West Walls, on the 20th instant, Mrs. Agnes KENNEDY, aged 39 years. In Botchergate, on the 22nd instant, Mrs. Mary LITTLE, aged 81 years. In Blackfriars Street, on the 24th instant, Mr. Archibald BELL, aged 63 years. In Blackfriars' Street, on the 26th instant, Mrs. Mary LOSH, aged 47 years. At Barkhill, near this city, on the 20th instant, Mr. William Parker BURGESS, aged 65 years. At the Wigton Union Workhouse, on the 18th instant, James ADDISON, aged 56 years; on the 19th, Jane TELFORD, aged 86. At Annan, on the 20th instant, Mrs. Ann OSBORNE, widow, at the advanced age of 97 years. The deceased was the mother of 8 children, 5 of whom are living, grandmother to 36, great grandmother to 95, and great great grandmother to 6. At Alston, on the 23rd inst., Mr. John SCAIFE, aged 44 years. At Kirkandrews-on-Eden, on Wednesday last, Margaret, the wife of Mr. John GRAHAM, aged 45 years. At Hesket-New-Market, suddenly, on Saturday, the 23rd inst., Robert, eighth and youngest son of the late Jonathan FALLOWFIELD, Esq., of Dacre. At Whitrigg, in the Parish of Hutton-in-the-Forest, on the 25th instant, after a short but severe illness, Sarah, the wife of Mr. Anthony FAULDER, in the 30th year of her age,-much and deservedly respected. At Mackiesmire, in the parish of Kirklinton, on the 18th inst., Mr. Joseph RIDLEY, aged 83,-much respected through life. At Brigham, near Keswick, on the 20th inst., Mr. John EDMONDSON, formerly of Burns, near Keswick, aged 84 years. At Keswick, on the 23rd instant, Miss Elizabeth BROWNRIGG, fourth daughter of Mr. John BROWNRIGG, woollen manufacturer, Keswick, aged 27 years. At Egremont, on the 19th instant, Mary, the wife of Mr. A. ALLINSON, paper maker, aged 37 years; same place, on the 22nd, at the High Toll Bar, Rachel, daughter of Mr. Wm. UDALL, aged seven years. At St. Bees, on the 24th inst., James, third son of Mr. John DIXON, postman, aged 22 years. At Aikbank, in Moresby, on the 21st ult., James fourth son of Mr. Mark BRAYTON, aged six years. At Whitehaven, on the 18th inst., Mrs. C. BELL, widow, aged 78 years. At Hong Kong, on the 5th of December last, William, only son of Mr. Thomas KENDALL, innkeeper, Whitehaven, in the 32nd year of his age. The deceased was carpenter on board of H.M.S. Cornwallis, and had been in China during the greatest part of the war. At Kendal, on the 22nd inst., awfully sudden, in the 48th year of her age, Miss Elizabeth BROWN. At Milnthorpe, on the 20th inst., aged 33, Mr. Robert BROCKBANK, of Kendal, butcher. At Highfield, Bolton-le-moors, on the 23rd instant, William HICK, Esq., aged 24, third son of the late Benjamin HICK, Esq., of the same place. In Wimpole Street, Edinburgh, on the 21st instant, Adam ASKEW, Esq., of Redhaugh, in the county of Durham, aged 86 years. DEATH OF GILBERT GORDON, ESQ., BRITISH CONSUL AT HAVRE DE GRACE.-We are sorry to have to announce the death of this excellent and highly respected gentleman, which took place at Havre de Grace on the 3rd ult. Mr. Gilbert GORDON was the eldest son of the late Major GORDON, of Halleaths, and succeeded his father as British Consul at that port; and from the way in which he discharged the duties connected with the office, his death will be felt as a loss to the public service. Mr. GORDON was not only an amiable and accomplished gentleman, but was also most generous and attentive in relieving the distressed, especially those of his own countrymen who needed his assistance, and his loss will be a subject of deep and general regret.-Standard.

Saturday 30 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Marriages. At St. Mary's Church, on the 25th inst., Mr. John TOMLINSON, farmer, Newtown, Carlisle, to Miss Ann BOUSTEAD, of Newtown, formerly of Barclose, Scaleby. At St. Mary's Church, on the 26th inst., by the Rev. W. REES, George ELLIOT, Esq., Aspatria, to Miss REAY, Arcleby Hall. At St. Cuthbert's Church, on the 28th inst., Mr. John BATEY, joiner, to Miss Susannah CAMERON, both of Ferguson's Lane. At the Superintendant Registrar's Office, in this city, on the 9th instant, Mr. William BELL, of Springfield, near Carleton, to Miss Mary BEATTIE, of Killhow, near Bolton Gate. At the Catholic Chapel, in this city, on the 26th instant, Mr. Matthew ROGAN, mercantile traveller, to Mrs. HUMPHREYS, Botcherby New Road. At Ainstable, on the 19th inst., by the Rev. John BIRD, M.A., Mr. Wm. KIRKBY, of the parish of St. Mary's, Carlisle, to Miss Sarah BOWNESS, of Nunnery. At Wigton, on the 23rd instant, Mr. John IRVING, to Miss Margaret JACKSON. At Abbey, by the Rev. Jos. SIMPSON, on the 23rd instant, Mr. Wm. BROCKBANK, shoemaker, of Kirkbampton, to Phillis, youngest daughter of Mr. Joseph LAWSON, of Border Cottage. At Stepney Church, London, on the 23rd ult., by the Rev. D. VAWDREY, Mr. George KEMP, to Miss Isabella, daughter of Mr. Joseph PATTINSON, yeoman, Glasson. At Bolton-le-Moors, on Wednesday week, Mr. Ralph COOPER, of that place, to Miss Ann REED, of Winskill, near Wigton, Cumberland. At Penrith, on the 23rd instant, Mr. John WALTON, farmer, Hesket-in-the-Forest, to Miss Mary NICHOLSON, Plumpton Head. At Alston, on the 22nd inst., Mr. Samuel TEASDALE, of Nenthead, to Miss Frances STOBART, of Stubblick. At Cockermouth, on the 25th instant, Mr. James WALLWARK, waller, to Miss Hannah SCOTT; same day, Mr. Thomas EVANS, nailer, to Miss Margaret DOUGLAS. At the Parish Church, Workington, on the 20th instant, Mr. Wm. COLLIN, mariner, to Miss Mary CRONE; and on the 24th, Mr. John SCOTT, clogger, to Miss Mary BELL. At Harrington, on the 19th inst., Mr. Thomas CARLINGTON, of Seaton, to Miss Jane M'CLEAN, of Lowca; same place, on the 25th, Capt. John PENNINGTON, of the brig Nicholson, of Harrington, to Miss Ann DOUGLAS, also of Harrington. At Embleton, on the 23rd inst., Mr. Joseph ROBINSON, of the High Abbey, Embleton, to Hannah, second daughter of Mr. John GRAHAM, grocer and bacon curer, Wythop Mill. At St. John's Church, Keswick, on the 25th inst., Mr. John GREAVES, miner, to Miss Elizabeth BANKS, dressmaker, both of Keswick. At Whitehaven, on the 20th inst., Mr. Harrison LAMB, joiner and cabinet maker, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Moses WALKER, grocer. At Liverpool, on the 19th inst., Mr. John BRANNIGAN, carpenter on board the barque Herculean, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. MANN, gardener, Corkickle. At Kendal, lately, Mr. John COOKSON, to Miss Isabella FAWCETT, both of Kendal; Mr. George WILSON, to Miss Ann STALKER, both of Old Hutton. At Lowther, on the 23rd inst., by the Rev. W. JACKSON, D.D., Mr. Wm. ROSE, of Parkside, porter, to Ann, daughter of the late Major BARR, of Clifton. At the parish church of Brompton, Middlesex, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. W. J. IRONS, vicar, the Rev. C. P. NICHOLSON, son of the late Rev. Henry NICHOLSON, rector of Moresby, Cumberland, and nephew of the late Kenneth Francis MACKENZIE, Esq., formerly Attorney General at Grenada, to Mary, daughter of Major J. Linwood VERITY, late of the 92nd Highlanders.

Saturday 30 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 4) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) At Hesket-New-Market, on Monday last, on the body of Mr. Robert FALLOWFIELD, druggist, aged 44 years. Deceased had for some years been a man of intemperate habits. In the afternoon of Saturday last he had called at two of the inns in the village, and had drunk three noggins of rum. He returned to his house about eight o'clock in the evening much intoxicated. Mrs. FALLOWFIELD assisted him up-stairs to his bed room, and, having untied his handkerchief and unbuttoned his shirt collar, she laid him upon the bed and then left the room. At ten o'clock she retired to her bed room, when she discovered Mr. FALLOWFIELD to be dead. Mr. CLARKE, surgeon, was called immediately and pronounced life to have been extinct for a considerable time. Deceased had been subject to fits for a length of time. Verdict, "apoplexy, induced by excessive drinking." (Before Mr. THOMPSON, Coroner for Westmoreland.) On Friday, the 22nd inst., at the Fleece inn, Brough, on view of the body of Ann EMMERSON, of that place, aged 75 years. From the evidence it appeared that on the previous day two of the servants of Mr. Samuel HINDMOOR, of Flitholme, were returning home through Brough with three carts laden with lime, when deceased, meeting them staggered against the second cart, and unfortunately fell amongst the horse's feet that was following, and before it could be stopped, the cart wheel had passed on to her body, pressing heavily against the deceased's left side, which was severely crushed: one arm that had been trampled on was broken in two or three places, and the other was partially injured; and there was also a slight scar near her right eye. Deceased was removed into a house quite insensible, and survived the accident but half an hour. She had been heard at times to complain of dizziness, and was very infirm from old age. Verdict, "accidental death."

Saturday 30 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 3) FATAL ACCIDENT.-A seaman, of the name of William FORSTER, on board the brig Hector, lying at the Stanhope Drops, South Shields, fell from the topmast yard of that vessel on Wednesday last and was killed. The deceased was 26 years of age, and belonged to Scotland.

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Saturday 23 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. At Devonshire Walk, on Sunday last, Susannah, eldest daughter of the late G. P. HENDERSON, aged 22 years. In the Corporation Road, on the 29th ult., Mrs. WEALL, late of Annan, aged 71 years; also at the same place, on the 17th inst., Miss PARK, her sister, aged 61 years; and on the 31st instant, Jane, daughter of Mr. John BUCKLAND, currier, aged 21 years, and niece of the above Mrs. WEALL and Miss PARK. In Castle Street, on the 12th instant, Mr. Henry MOORE, aged 65 years. In Caldewgate, on the 21st instant, Miss Catharine HEWSON, aged 15 years. At Newtown, on Friday last, Sarah, the wife of Mr. John FARISH, aged 60 years,-much respected. At Forge Green, on the 19th inst., Dinah MOORE, aged 65. At Peastree, on the 16th inst., Mrs. Margaret FAWKES, the beloved wife of Mr. George FAWKES, aged 65 years,-much and deservedly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. At Trincomalee, Island of Ceylon, on the 20th of August last, Serjeant Joseph M'ADAM, of the 90th Regiment, formerly of Crozier Lodge, near this city. At Bouet, Guernsey, on the 13th inst., George HARTLEY, Esq., second son of the late Milhom HARTLEY, Esq., of Rose Hill. At Brampton, on the 18th inst., Mr. John WISE, stonemason, aged 64 years. At the Union Workhouse, Wigton, on the 18th instant, James ADDISON, aged 53 years. At Penrith, on the 15th instant, Mrs. Margaret THOMPSON, widow, aged 80 years; on the 21st, Mr. Thomas WILSON, aged 86 years. At Nenthead, near Alston, on Tuesday the 19th inst., Isabella ASTLEBROUGH, aged 83 years; at the same place, on Wednesday the 20th inst., Mr. Caleb DRYDEN. At Harrington, on Tuesday week, Miss Mary HUDDART, aged 40 years. At Workington, on the 16th, Joseph William, second son of Michael FALCON, Esq., aged 8 years; same place, Mrs. Hannah WOOD, aged 69; Ann, wife of Mr. James STODDART, aged 57; and James, son of Mr. Anthony GREAVES, aged 3 years. At Maryport, on the 17th inst., Miss BELL, aged 67 years. At Stockdale, in the parish of Uldale, on the 13th inst., after a painful illness, Mr. Robert WALKER, aged 75, much respected.-The deceased had been farmer on Osthwaite Estate for upwards of thirty years. He was a man of great size and strength, and of remarkable prowess and activity. He was well known as a keen hunter and never tasted ale or spirits in his life. When a young man he performed the extraordinary feat of walking from Raby Castle, in Durham, to Uldale, in one day, a distance of 84 miles, without taking rest in any house on the road, and the next morning, at break of day, he resumed his duties on his farm with unabated vigour. At Ulverston, on the 11th instant, Margaret, widow of Mr. Samuel BELL, late of Plumpton, aged 76. In Indiana, North America, on the 5th of August last, of fever, Mr. George VARTY, Mrs. VARTY, and one child; and on the 6th of September, Mr. Thomas ALDERSON, brother to Mrs. VARTY. Mr. VARTY and family lately resided at High Murber, Sleagill, in the parish of Morland, from which place they emigrated in the spring of 1843. They have left two orphan children in that far-distant land. At Malta, on the 8th ult., in the 70th year of his age, Thomas Mac GILL, Esq., Knight of the Order of the Redeemer of Greece, and Consul for Greece and Bavaria. In Lower Grosvenor Street, London, on Wednesday morning last, the Right Hon. Lord Saye and Sele. In Harley Street, London, on the 11th instant, Major General Sir Leonard GREENWELL, K.C.B. and K.C.H., youngest son of the late Joshua GREENWELL, Esq., of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Kibblesworth. At Gravesend, on the 13th inst., very unexpectedly, and after a short illness, Mary, wife of Major James Glencairn BURNS, late of the H.E.I.S.

Saturday 23 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Births. At Dalkeith Place, on Tuesday, the Duchess of Buccleugh, of her first daughter. Marriages. At St. Mary's Church, on the 20th inst., Mr. John MITCHELL, Rickergate, to Miss Mary STORY, Fisher Street. At the Superintendent's Register Office, in this city, on the 6th inst., Mr. Robert MORGAN, cutler and gunsmith, late of Edinburgh, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of the late Mr. John ASHBRIDGE, of Lancake's Lane, Scotch Street, Carlisle. At St. Cuthbert's Church, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. B. WARD, Mr. DICKENSON, of Derwent Grange, Durham, to Jane, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Robson CLARKE, of Sebergham. At the Collegiate Church, Manchester, on the 17th instant, Mr. William BECKTON, millwright, Lower Mosley Street, and late of this city, to Miss Sarah SHACKLEY, late housemaid to Mr. HODGSON, of Bowness, and Castle Street, Carlisle. At Dalston, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. Walter FLETCHER, Mr. John HODSON, of Down Hall, to Miss Jane NELSON, of Bromfield. At Browhouses, Gretna, on the 14th curt., by the Rev. M. M'GILL, Rigg of Gretna, Mr. J. MILLIGAN, to Miss Mary STRAITON. At Springfield, Gretna, on the 15th curt, by the Rev. M. M'GILL, Mr. William HEWITSON, to Miss Jane STEVENSON. At Penrith, on the 16th, Mr. Richard BROWN, iron fonnder [sic], to Miss Mary NATTRESS; on the 21st, Mr. Adam DODDS, Primitive Methodist preacher, to Miss Ruth Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. James WRIGHT, coach builder. At Cockermouth, by the Rev. C. C. SOUTHEY, M.A., on Sunday the 17th instant, Mr. Thomas FLETCHER, hatter, to Miss Mary ELLIOT; and on Monday the 18th, Mr. James M'KEE, waller, to Miss Ann HARTLEY. At Millom, on the 9th inst., Mr. Henry GUNSON, son of Mr. GUNSON, of Godderthwaite, to Agnes, only daughter of Mr. Rd. MULLON [MELTON on FreeBMD, MELLON on IGI - the latter spelling is in 1841 census], of Kirksanton; and on the 12th, at Thwaite, Mr. Dennis MULLON [MELTON on FreeBMD, MELLON on IGI], only son of the above-named Mr. MULLON, of Kirksanton, to Miss ORMANBY [Mary Anne ORMANDY on FreeBMD and IGI], daughter of the Rev. J. ORMANDY, of Green, in Millom. At Irton, on the 16th instant, Mr. Isaac GUNSON, to Miss J. SIMPSON, of Kirkland, in the parish of Irton. At St. James's Church, Whitehaven, on the 13th inst., Capt. Bowman ADAMSON, of the Alert, of Liverpool, to Fanny, daughter of the late Mr. PATMAN, supervisor of excise, of Whitehaven; same place, on the 14th, Mr. John Kadd [Kidd on FreeBMD] BAYNES, cordwainer, to Miss Jane BOSWARD, both of Whitehaven. At Langholm, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. J. DOBIE, Mr. J. ARMSTRONG, farmer, Effgill, to Miss Christian LITTLE, Langholm; and, same place, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. W. WATSON, Mr. Geo. SCOTT, joiner, to Miss Mary, only surviving daughter of Mr. John CLARKE, saddler, Langholm. At Crosthwaite Church, Keswick, on Tuesday the 12th inst., Mr. Timothy AIKETT, husbandman, to Miss Mary THWAITE, both of Great Braithwaite; same place, on the 14th, Mr. William BLACKBURN, earthenware-maker, Dearham, to Miss Sarah HALLIDAY, of Keswick. At the Parish Church, Ulverston, on the 16th inst., Mr. Henry SCHUSTER, tanner, to Miss Mary MACMELLON, both of Ulverston; same day, Mr. William Robinson HOLME, blacksmith, to Miss Mary Ann SPARKS, both of Ulverston; same day, Mr. Henry HARRISON, husbandman, to Miss Jane DIXON, both of Lyn Crag, in Blawith, same day, Mr. William HARRISON, husbandman, Flaverwith, to Miss Ann HOLMES, of Pennybridge; and on the 17th, Mr. William BROCKBANK, cotton spinner, to Miss Margaret HELLON, both of Ulverston. At Bowness, Windermere, Mr. William CAMPBELL, to Miss Ann WILSON, both of the Crown Hotel, Bowness. At Wardie Lodge, Captain James A. D. FERGUSSON, 6th Bengal Cavalry, son of the late James FERGUSSON, Bart., to Margaret, daughter of the late James HOPE, Esq., of Edinburgh. At Lancaster, on Tuesday week, Mr. Richard LAWSON, of Preston, to Sarah, eldest daughter of Mr. James WILLAN, of Lancaster. At St. Michael's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, on the 13th curt., Samuel SANDBACH, jun., Esq., of Haudley, fourth son of Samuel SANDBACH, Esq., of Woodlands, to Anne, eldest daughter of the late Archibald MAXWELL, Esq., of Threave. At Kurachee, on the 3rd Sept., Captain W. Montagu Scott M'MURDO, 78th Regt., youngest son of the late Col. M'MURDO, of Lotus, Dumfries, to Susan, eldest daughter of his Excellency Major-General Sir Charles NAPIER, G.C.B., Commander-in-Chief in Scinde.

Saturday 23 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 3) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) The inquiry touching the death of Mrs. Martha STEEL, was resumed at Wigton Workhouse, on Monday last, before Mr. CARRICK, and a highly respectable jury, of which Timothy TWENTYMAN, Esq., was foreman. Mr. PARKER, vice chairmrn [sic] of the Board of Guardians attended to watch the proceedings. The body presented a shocking appearance, the face was cut and bruised in several parts, and the arms and legs also bore similar proofs of violence, while the whole body was in a most emaciated condition, literally reduced to a skeleton. The substance of the evidence, which was very lengthy, was that deceased was aged seventy-three years, and for the last six months had been very infirm and weak. She resided with her son James, a collier at Crummock Bank, in Bolton, and his wife Judith, for two years, during which time she was allowed two shillings a week as an out pauper of the Wigton Union. In the spring of this year she fell from her chair and received some injury, which rendered her still more infirm and in a great measure unable to walk without assistance. Since August deceased was principally confined to her bed, and her memory was much impaired. She was unsettled, and frequently, in attempting to leave her bed, fell upon the floor, which STEEL's wife alleged as the cause of the injuries found upon the body. Deceased son, Jas. STEEL, being obliged to remove from Crummock Bank to Oughterside, sent his wife, on the 5th instant, to Mr. Jacob WOOF, Relieving Officer, and she stated in her deposition, that she represented the deceased's condition to him, and in answer to inquiries informed him that deceased had been confined to bed for six or seven weeks. This, however, was denied by WOOF, who stated that no such representations were made to him. WOOF gave Mrs. STEEL an order for deceased's admission into the workhouse, and a note to John JAMES to convey her there in a cart. It appeared that the Relieving Officer had not seen deceased for eleven months: that her weekly pay of 2s. was received from the call house, at Bolton Low Houses, where WOOF stated he attended at call times, and that deceased had not had, nor had any application been made for, medical attendance. On the following Saturday JAMES's son went to the house. Deceased was taken from her bed and told that she was to be removed. She exclaimed, "Oh dear! have the gaol folks come for me? Is it come to that at last, after all my toiling?" She was laid into the cart upon straw, and covered with two quilts, and driven away by JAMES's son, a boy twelve years old, a distance of four miles; and on her being received there she was in a very weak and exhausted condition, moaning, trembling, and nearly unable to articulate or render herself any assistance. After being warmed before the fire, she was placed in bed and some tea and bread, at different times, were offered her, but of which she took very little. Mr. HENDRIE, the medical officer, was called in on the Sunday afternoon, when he found her in a dying state. She expired on Tuesday morning, about three o'clock. Mr. HENDRIE was of opinion that the wounds did not contribute to her death, but that her removal from Bolton had hastened it, and that removal in her state could not, under any circumstances, have taken place without endangering her life. The jury returned a verdict "that deceased died from natural causes, accelerated by the fatigue of the journey and exposure to cold, but whether the parties removing her were aware of the consequences likely to follow there was not sufficient evidence to show." At the same time, the jury expressed themselves in strong terms of disapprobation of the unfeeling conduct of Judith STEEL, and of the negligence of WOOF in not either visiting deceased or sending the medical officer to see her, and this they requested the coroner to communicate to the Board of Guardians. The parties were called into the room and received a severe admonition from the coroner. ----- On the 19th instant, at Brampton, on the body of Robert HOBSON, aged 27 years, who died on Saturday last from the effect of injuries received in wrestling at Carleton, near Carlisle, on the previous Monday. It appeared from the statement made by deceased that in a competition with another man he had fallen with his breast upon his opponent's head, and received considerable injury. He did not mention the name of his opponent, or impute any blame whatever to him. Deceased was in ill health and complaining for some months, and was not in a condition to bear either exposure to cold or violent exercise. Verdict, "Acidental [sic] death from injuries received from wrestling, aggravated by subsequent exposure to cold." (Before Mr. LEE, Deputy Coroner.) At Brampton, on the 13th instant, on the body of Peter DOYLE, aged 45 years, a tramp journeyman shoemaker. The deceased had been complaining of ill health for two or three days previous. On Monday night he left his lodgings for the purpose of consulting a medical man. The landlady of the house seeing he was very unwell, sent a fellow lodger after him. The messenger had not got many yards from the door when he found deceased lying on the street quite dead. Verdict-"Natural Death." On the 10th instant, at Chalk Side, Rosley, on the body of Mr. David ARMSTRONG, aged 72. Deceased had gone to the fold gate to dam back the rivulet, which runs past the premises, and was at the time considerably swollen. His wife having occasion to pass through the yard about ten minutes afterwards, found him lying quite dead. Verdict-"Apoplexy."

Saturday 23 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 1) FATAL ACCIDENTS.-On Friday, the 15th instant, Mr. ROBERTSON, road surveyor, Moffat, was thrown out of his gig, and on Sunday he died from the effects of the injuries he received by the accident. Mr. John JOHNSTON, Whitstonhill, Tundergarth, was killed on the same night, by falling over a precipice 30 feet high, on his way home. His wife died only ten days previously. Thomas DICKSON, of Annan, an infirm young man, about thirty years old, subject to epilepsy, was accidentally burnt to death on Monday last, during the absence of his mother.

Saturday 16 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. In this city, on Friday, the 25th ult., Thomas HALL, infant son of Mr. Joseph HALL, of the Coffee House Hotel. In Castle Street, on Sunday last, Miss PEARSON, aged 80 years. In Rickergate, on Wednesday se'nnight, Mr. Walter MILLER, cattle dealer, aged 63 years. In Scotch Street, on the 12th inst., James, son of the late Mr. James ROBINSON, aged seven months. At Longtown, on the 12th instant, Mrs. Jane BROWN, widow, aged 84—much respected; on the 10th, Mr. James BELL, aged 30 years. At Redcleugh, Kirkandrews, on the 10th inst., Mary PLENDERLEATH, aged 84 years. At Wigton, on the 3rd inst, Ann, wife of Mr. Jos. RICHARDSON, grocer and bacon dealer, aged 62 years. In our last we inserted Mr. RICHARDSON's death, which was an error of the compositor. At Wigton, on the 10th inst., Mrs. Ann ROOM, widow, aged 37 years. At Greenfoot, in the parish of Bolton, on the 11th instant, Mary, wife of Mr. David GRAHAM, blacksmith, aged 83 years. At Kylesike Hill, parish of Irthington, on the 9th inst., Mary, widow of the late Mr. LAMB—much respected. At Milton Hill, on the 5th instant, Ann, third daughter of Mr. Wm. CARNAFFAN, aged six years. At Penrith, on the 10th instant, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John LUNSON, labourer, aged 62; Margaret, wife of Mr. Jas. JOHNSON, labourer, aged 63 years. At his residence, Strondgreen, Hornsey, in the county of Middlesex, on Thursday, the 7th inst., William PATTINSON, Esq., aged 62—a native of Penrith. At Acorn Bank, dear [sic] Temple Sowerby, Westmoreland, on the 10th instant, Mrs. RIPPON, aged 78 years. At Annan, on the 30th ult., Mr. George OLIVER, joiner, aged 74, after a long illness, much regretted. At Appleby, on Wednesday morning last, Mr. Richard WINTER, common brewer, aged 68 years—highly and deservedly respected. At Cockermonth, on Tuesday last, Jane, the wife of Mr. John HALLOWAY, aged 77 years. At his residence in Fleming Square, Maryport, on Monday evening, the 11th inst., John RITSON, Esq., in the 69th year of his age. At Maryport, on Sunday last, Barbara, relict of the late Mr. Thomas BROWN; same day, Jonathan, son of Captain MELMER, aged 3½ years. At Keswick, on Saturday last, Ann, relict of the late Mr. Thomas BELL, ostler, aged 79 years. At Blennerhasset, on Wednesday week, Mr. William WINDER, aged 68 years. In the New Yard, Workington, since our last, Isabella, wife of Mr. Jacob SMITH, aged 69 years. At Harrington, on the 3rd instant, Mrs. Mary HIND, aged 86 years; at Rosehill, Harrington, on Tuesday week, Isabella, wife of Mr. Joseph EILBECK, and daughter of the late Mr. David CASSON, water carrier, of Whitehaven, in the 67th year of her age. At Egremont, on Sunday last, Mrs. Sarah MOORE, aged 70 years. In Whitehaven, on Wednesday week, William, son of Captain Wm. WHITE, of the Ann, London and Whitehaven Trader, aged seven months. At Umballah, on the 9th of September last, in the 29th year of his age, from coup de soleil, William, only surving [sic] son of the Rev. Henry LOWTHER, of Distington Rectory, Lieutenant in the 41st Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry. At Pear Tree Cottage, near Kendal, on the 2nd inst., Selina, daughter of the late Rev. T. HERVEY, formerly of Underbarrow. At Lissadel, near Sligo, lately, aged 76, Molly CARVEY, an extraordinary character, well known in the principal towns in the north and west of Ireland as an oyster carrier. She was, in truth, an Irish giantess, being six feet eight inches high, and possessing extraordinary strength. When faction fights were common in fairs, whatever side Molly joined was sure to conquer, as none could stand before her. She has been known to retake potheen from a whole party of revenue police, knocking down every man that opposed her.

Saturday 16 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Births. On the 2nd inst., at 2, Gloucester Road, Hyde Park Gardens, London, the wife of Henry, eldest son of John GRAINGER, Esq., of High Ireby, of a son. A week or two ago, the wife of Mr. MANCOCK, of the dockyard police, Devonport, was safely brought to bed with four children, making six with which she has presented her loving spouse in eleven months! The wife of William FAULKNER, a farmer in the townland of Drung, parish of Moville, of twins-a daughter and son. The former was born the 1st of October last, and the latter on the 2nd instant, making between them a difference of thirty-three days, during which time, from the 4th ult., until the morning of the second instant, she had good health, and attended to the general housewifery. The mother and children are doing well.-Londonderry Journal. Marriages. At St. Mary's Church, on the 10th instant, by the Rev. H. GOUGH, Vashon BAKER, Esq., of Leintwardine, Hereford, to Miss Heather PHELPS, of Littleton, in the county of Gloucester. At St. Cuthbert's Church, on the 9th inst., Mr. William BELL, of Wigton, colour mixer, to Miss Jane BEATTIE, of Union-street, Botchergate; same day, Mr. John PHILLIPS, of Stonaise [sic], cork-cutter, to Miss Mary SCOTT, of Ratten Row, both in the parish of St. Cuthbert; on the 12th, Mr. William GRAHAM, of How, in the parish of Hayton, husbandman, to Miss Mary Ann STRONG, of Ferguson's Lane, in this city. At St. Mary's Church, on the 9th instant, Mr. Dan EDGAR, of Finkle Street, to Miss Ann GREGSON, Lowther Street; same day, Mr. Henry MOSS, George Street, to Miss Margaret HOUSBY, Caldcoats; and on the same day, Mr. Joseph Mc.NICHOL, to Miss Dinah HILL, both of Cummersdale; on the 14th, Mr. Thos. LAWSON, Scotby, to Miss Jane TAGGART, Scotch Street. At the Superintendent Registrar's Office, Wigton, on Tuesday, the 12th instant, Mr. Henry SPARKS, of Aspatria, iron founder, to Miss Rachael WILSON, Wigton; and on Wednesday, the 13th idstant [sic], at the same place, Mr. George GRAHAM, whitesmith, to Miss Martha HODGSON, both of Wigton. At Aspatria, on the 6th inst., Mr. W. HODGSON, to Miss KIRKHAUGH, both nf [sic] Aspatria. At Torpenhow, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. Mr. THEXTON, Mr. John FELL, son of the late John FELL, Esq., of Blennerhassett, to Mrs. JACKSON, widow of the late John JACKSON, Esq., of the former place. At the parish Church of Tyfield, on Monday last, by the Rev. Frances J. RITSON, M.A., vicar, John MILNER, Esq., of Queen's College, Oxford, (and late of Appleby, Westmoreland,) to Miss Anne Frances WYKEHAM, only daughter of Thomas WYKEHAM, Esq., of the Temple, London. At Torpenhow, on Tuesday week, Mr. John LITTLE, sheep dealer, to Miss Barbara SCOTT, of the Low Wood Nook inn. At Cockermouth, on Monday, by the Rev. C. C. SOUTHEY, Mr. John LACKLISON, cooper, to Miss Mary BARR. At St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London, Viscount LOFTUS, eldest son of the Marquis of Ely, to Jane, daughter of the late James Joseph HOPE VERE, Esq., of Craigie Hall, and Blackwood, N.B. On the 25th ult., at the Superintendent Registrar's Office, Hereford, Mr. Henry FLOYD to Sarah WHYATT, both of the township of Grafton-the bridegroom 81, the bride 82; the age of the father in church is 82, the bridesmaid, 79-altogether forming a very juvenile nuptial party!-Taunton Courier.

Saturday 16 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 1) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) At Great Corby, Wetheral, on the 8th instant, on the body of Margaret BROWN, singlewoman, aged 27 years. The deceased had been seized with convulsions in the course of Thursday night, and when her brother arose at six in the morning, she was in a state of insensibility, from which she did not recover, and died the next night. A rumour was circulated that she had died from poison; but there were no grounds for the report, and the jury returned a verdict of "natural death." On the 13th, at Penrith Workhouse, on the body of Lancelot WATERSON, aged twelve years, who was killed by a horse and cart. The deceased was the son of a labourer in Sebergham. On Tuesday Mr. HODGSON, of Lonning Foot, employed deceased to go to Scawes to fetch home a cart which he had bought at a sale the previous day. Deceased was on his return down the hill adjoining the Fair Hill, at Penrith Townhead, when the horse, from some cause, ran off; the deceased had either fallen or was thrown off and the wheel passed over his head, fracturing his skull and scattering his brains upon the road. A person in the White Ox, hearing the noise of the horse and cart galloping past the door, ran out and found deceased lying on the road with signs of life. He went for a doctor, but on his return deceased was dead. It appeared that Mr. HODGSON had bought the horse a few days before, and knew little or nothing of its temper, and that it had often run away on former occasions. The jury considered Mr. HODGSON culpable in sending so young a child, under the circumstances, and imposed a deodand of 20s. on the horse and cart. At St. Cuthbert's Lane, Carlisle, on the 18th, on the body of Mrs. Dorothy LIDDELL, widow, aged 78 years, who committed suicide by hanging herself, on Tuesday night. Deceased left her kitchen about ten o'clock, and went out at the back door. In half-an-hour her daughter and servant became uneasy at her absence and went in search of her, when they found her suspended by a rope from the hay rack, dead. Verdict "Insanity." At Wigton Workhouse, on the 14th, on the body of Martha STEEL, widow, aged 73 years, whose death took place under the following circumstances-The deceased resided with her son, James STEEL, collier, at Bolton Lane End, who received 2s. a-week from the Wigton Union; on the 5th inst., he obtained an authority from the Relieving officer for her removal to the Workhouse, a note was given by the officer to John JAMES to convey her in a cart. On Saturday last JAMES' son called with his cart, and Jas. STEEL's wife carried her to the cart in which she was removed to the Workhouse, where she died on the following Tuesday morning. The inquest was adjourned to Thursday last, for the production of further evidence. At the present stage of the enquiry we abstain from detailing the circumstances as it might seem unfair towards parties, to a certain extent implicated, who have not had an opportunity of explaining their conduct. ----- (Before Mr. LEE, Deputy Coroner.) At Cardurnock, on Friday, the 9th inst., on the body of Charles WRIGHT, ship-carpenter, aged 27 years, who was drowned in attempting to ford the Wampool. Verdict accordingly.

I wrote: [According to the IGI, the marriage of Wilfrid NELSON and Sarah KEMP took place on 10 Nov 1944 at Patterdale, Westmorland. In 1851 they lived in Lancaster with three young children, but in 1861 and 1871 they were back in Grasmere. Wilfrid was born about 1805 and Sarah about 1815.] That was of course meant to be 1844... Apologies, Petra -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Petra Mitchinson Sent: 09 March 2014 14:20 To: Cumberland Mailing List; Westmorland List Subject: [CUMB] Carlisle Journal, 16 Nov 1844 - Insolvent Debtors / Delayed Wedding Saturday 16 Nov 1844 (p. 2, col. 5) WARNING TO BRIDEGROOMS.-A worthy couple named Welford NELSON, of Nenthead, and Sarah KEMP (not Sairey GAMP) of Bowness, having a mind to leave their state of single blessedness and become one in a double sense, the lady at last fixed the day. Saturday the 9th, would be the best day, it would be the very day of all others to suit her best-they would have a long day, Sunday, to court their courtships over again; and that day was fixed upon. On Friday night Welford went to bed and, it is said, Wept for downright sorrow To think the night must pass before the morrow. At length he composed himself to sleep-but, alas! he slept too long: the day was waxing old when "up he rose and donned his clothes," and he was in a great flurry to make himself spruce for the occasion. More haste less speed. His razor was blunt-it wouldn't shave kindly- " He cut, and dug, and winced, and stamp'd, and swore, Brought blood and danced, blasphemed, and made wry faces, And cursed the razor's body o'er and o'er. His muzzle formed of opposition stuff, Firm as a Foxite, would not lose it's rough, So kept it, laughing at the steel and suds." Then his handkerchief wouldn't sit right, and the button of his shirt collar broke. Other mishaps followed, and when he turned out to meet his betrothed, the witching hour of marriage was passed. Faint heart, however, there was none: the couple applied to the parson, the Rev. S. THOMPSON-could he not marry them that day; they would be so much obliged to him. No, he must have a day's notice. The couple, dressed in their wedding gear, were like to break their hearts with the disappointment-and, what was worse, the fact of their intended marriage, which they had intended to keep secret, got buzzed abroad, and jokes were passed upon them in abundance. Next day, however, fortune was kinder. "The kirk was decked at morning tide," and both bride and bridegroom being there in time, they were duly "spliced." [According to the IGI, the marriage of Wilfrid NELSON and Sarah KEMP took place on 10 Nov 1944 at Patterdale, Westmorland. In 1851 they lived in Lancaster with three young children, but in 1861 and 1871 they were back in Grasmere. Wilfrid was born about 1805 and Sarah about 1815.]

Saturday 16 Nov 1844 (p. 2, col. 5) INSOLVENT DEBTORS.-The following insolvent debtors were heard at Carlisle, on Tuesday, the 12th day of November, before William John LAW, Esquire, one of the Commissioners for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors:- John GRAHAM, late of Carlisle, innkeeper, opposed by Mr. CARRUTHERS, for Mr. ANDREW, spirit merchant.-Discharged. John SCOTT, late of Carlisle, innkeeper.-Unopposed and discharged. William BIRBECK, late of Penrith, shoemaker.-Unopposed and discharged. William WRIGHT, late of Maryport, joiner.-Unopposed and discharged. WARNING TO BRIDEGROOMS.-A worthy couple named Welford NELSON, of Nenthead, and Sarah KEMP (not Sairey GAMP) of Bowness, having a mind to leave their state of single blessedness and become one in a double sense, the lady at last fixed the day. Saturday the 9th, would be the best day, it would be the very day of all others to suit her best-they would have a long day, Sunday, to court their courtships over again; and that day was fixed upon. On Friday night Welford went to bed and, it is said, Wept for downright sorrow To think the night must pass before the morrow. At length he composed himself to sleep-but, alas! he slept too long: the day was waxing old when "up he rose and donned his clothes," and he was in a great flurry to make himself spruce for the occasion. More haste less speed. His razor was blunt-it wouldn't shave kindly- " He cut, and dug, and winced, and stamp'd, and swore, Brought blood and danced, blasphemed, and made wry faces, And cursed the razor's body o'er and o'er. His muzzle formed of opposition stuff, Firm as a Foxite, would not lose it's rough, So kept it, laughing at the steel and suds." Then his handkerchief wouldn't sit right, and the button of his shirt collar broke. Other mishaps followed, and when he turned out to meet his betrothed, the witching hour of marriage was passed. Faint heart, however, there was none: the couple applied to the parson, the Rev. S. THOMPSON-could he not marry them that day; they would be so much obliged to him. No, he must have a day's notice. The couple, dressed in their wedding gear, were like to break their hearts with the disappointment-and, what was worse, the fact of their intended marriage, which they had intended to keep secret, got buzzed abroad, and jokes were passed upon them in abundance. Next day, however, fortune was kinder. "The kirk was decked at morning tide," and both bride and bridegroom being there in time, they were duly "spliced." [According to the IGI, the marriage of Wilfrid NELSON and Sarah KEMP took place on 10 Nov 1944 at Patterdale, Westmorland. In 1851 they lived in Lancaster with three young children, but in 1861 and 1871 they were back in Grasmere. Wilfrid was born about 1805 and Sarah about 1815.]

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Saturday 09 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 7) Deaths. In Henry Street, on Sunday morning last, after a severe illness, of twelve months duration, Mary, wife of Mr. David SPEDDING, butcher, aged 47 years. In Blackfriar's Street, on the 5th inst, Mr. Andrew JOHNSTON, aged 75 years. In the West Walls, on the 3rd inst., John Jennings ROBINSON, aged six years. In Shaddongate, on the 31st ult., Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. Robert LAWSON, in her 48th year-much lamented. At Wigton, on the 1st instant, Mr. John PAPE, aged 70 years-much and deservedly respected; on the 3rd, Jane, widow of Mr. John MILLAR, waller, aged 69 years; on the same day, Mr. Joseph RICHARDSON, grocer and bacon dealer, aged 62 years [but see correction in the following week's paper - it was not him but his wife Ann who had died]; on the 5th, of rapid consumption, Frances, youngest daughter of Mr. BLAIN, draper, in her fourteenth year. At Sebergham Tile Works, on the 25th ult., of typhus fever, Mary Ann, youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. WATTERS, in the 9th year of her age. At Penrith, on the 4th instant, Margaret SANDERSON, aged 21 years. At Newcastle, on the 1st inst., aged 33, Mr. John ARMSTRONG, youngest son of the late Mr. John ARMSTRONG, of this city. The deceased was for many years a confidential clerk in the office of Messrs. ARMSTRONG & Co., merchants, and was greatly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. At Bassenthwaite Hawse, on Wednesday week, Mr. Timothy SARGESON, woodmonger. At Cockermouth, on Saturday last, Miss Sarah DALE, aged 29 years; also at the Spread Eagle inn, Cockermouth, on Sunday, Ann, only daughter of Mr. Robert RUSSELL, head waiter at the Bush inn, Carlisle, aged 20 months. At Workington, on Friday, the 1st instant, much respected, Mrs. Elizabeth TURNBULL, of the Crown inn, in that town, in her 80th year. At Hutbank, near Whitehaven, last week, Mrs. Ann ROBINSON, of that place, aged 39 years. At Whitehaven, on Wednesday last, very suddenly, Mr. Charles MAGEE, whose name as the first tradesman of Whitehaven has, for half a century, been identified with honour and honesty. He was well till about two o'clock, when he complained of being poorly, and by four o'clock was no more. It is supposed he died from the rupture of a blood vessel. He was near 70 years of age. At Whitehaven, on Tuesday week, Mr. Jonathan HUTCHINSON, joiner, aged 39 years. On Monday last, at the house of her brother, Mr. Richard NICHOL, Liverpool, Mrs. Sybble DALTON, formerly of Cumberland, aged 49 years. At Helme Lodge, near Kendal, on the 28th ult., Mrs. CREWDSON, wife of W. D. CREWDSON, Esq., Banker, aged 70 years. At Helsington, near Kendal, on the 29th ult., Thomas, second son of the late E. H. GRANT, Esq., aged 37 years. On Wednesday, the 23rd ult., in his 81st year, Matthew CAMIDGE, Esq., late organist of York Cathedral, which situation he had held for nearly half a century. DEATH OF THE RIGHT HON. LORD WESTERN.-We regret we have to announce the death of Lord WESTERN, which took place at Felix Hall, about nine o'clock on Tuesday morning. His lordship, who was the son of Charles WESTERN, Esq., of Riven Hall, by the daughter and heiress of William BOLLAND, Esq., of London, was born in 1767; and after being educated at Eton and Cambridge, entered Parliament for the borough of Maldon, in 1790. He attached himself to the old Whig party, and to these principles he ever remained consistent, refusing to trim and modify them to suit modern tastes and modern circumstances; and this rigid consistency latterly rather alienated him from the party with whom he had so long been accustomed to act. He continued to sit for Maldon till 1812, when he obtained a seat for the county, and remained in the House of Commons till 1832. During this period of 42 years he often took an active part in the business of the house, particularly on the corn-laws and the currency question. His lordship steadily supported the Liberal party in their long struggle for reform; and he contributed to the ultimate triumph in 1831; but the passing of the Reform Bill cost him his seat for Essex. On the division of the county under the provisions of that measure, he became a candidate for the northern division, but he was defeated by Sir John TYRRELL and Mr. BARING, a circumstance which, it was understood, induced Lord Melbourne, as a reward for his long and consistent services, to call him to the upper house immediately, by the title of Baron WESTERN, of Rivenhall; and his political friends in the county also testified their esteem for him, by presenting him, at a public dinner at the Shire Hall, attended by 400 gentlemen, with a splendid piece of plate. Since that period his lordship had lived in comparative retirement, seldom taking part in the debates of the House of Lords. Lord WESTERN was never married; he has no brothers, and the title, we believe, is extinct.

Saturday 09 Nov 1844 (p. 3, col. 7) Births. In Lowther Street, Whitehaven, on Wednesday week, Mrs. George GRAHAM, of a son. At Upper Mill, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, on the 31st ult., the Lady of the Rev. John LOWTHIAN, curate of Saddleworth, of a son. Marriages. At St. Mary's Church, on the 4th instant, Mr. George ALLISON, hair-dresser, to Miss Ann JOHNSON, both of Castle Street. At Wigton, on the 3rd inst., Mr. William PEARSON, draper, to Miss Ann ROUTLEDGE. At the Superintendent Registrar's Office, Wigton, on the 31st ult., Mr. John WATSON, of Langrigg, to Miss Elizabeth ROBINSON, of Mealrigg, in the parish of Bromfield. At Christ Church, Blackfriars-road, London, on the 31st ult., T. G. IVISON de Viale, Esq., eldest son of Fletcher IVISON, Esq., of Cadiz, to Mary, second daughter of the late John NICHOLSON, Esq., Penrith, Cumberland. At St. Mary's Chapel, Maryport, on the 17th ult., Mr. George BROWN, Workington, to Mrs. ELLIOT, of Maryport.