Saturday 16 Jan 1819 (p. 3, col. 4-5) MARRIAGES. On Monday last, at St. Cuthbert's, by the Rev. B. BAILEY, Mr. Charles THURNAM, to Anne, eldest daughter of Mr. John GRAHAM, Abbey-street. On Monday last, at St. Mary's, in this City, by the Rev. Mr. HARTLEY, Mr. David SAUL, druggist, of Whitehaven, to Miss MARSTON, of Castle-street, in this City. On Tuesday last, at St. Mary's, by the Rev. S. R. HARTLEY, Joseph RAWEs, Esq. of Houghton-le-Spring, B. A., to Sarah, daughter of the late Mr. MITCHELL, of this City. Lately, at Wetheral, by the Rev. Mr. STANGER, Mr. Isaac LAWSON, eldest son of Mr. LAWSON, of Holm House, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. HIND, of Low Wood. On Thursday the 7th instant, at Sebergham, Mr. John BATIE, of Thethwaite, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. Robert BARNES, of Sebergham Hall. At Penrith, on the 9th inst., Mr. Alexander RUSSEL, grocer, to Miss Mary IRWIN, both of Penrith. At Crosscanonby, by the Rev. Mr. DONALD, on the 9th inst. Mr. Robert GLAISTER, master of the Terry, to Miss Martha HEWITT.-On the 12th inst. Mr. Daniel FEARON, to Miss Eliz. FIFE; all of Maryport. On the 7th instant, at Ormsby Church, Cleveland, Joseph GILBANKS, Esq. of Whitefield House in this County, late merchant in the City of Kingston, Jamaica, to Miss JACKSON, daughter of Ralph JACKSON, Esq. of Eston Hall, Yorkshire. The happy couple passed through this City a few days ago in good style for their residence at Whitefield. Monday week, at Egremont, Mr. William EDGAR, to Miss COMBE. At Kendal, Mr. Wm. DAWSON, to Miss ATKINSON.-Mr. Geo. DIXON, of Heversham, to Miss N. SMITH, of Kirkland. At Kirkcudbright, on Monday last, Mr. Wm. ELTON, flour merchant, Dumfries, to Ann, daughter of the late John CLOGSTON, Esq. writer, Kirkcudbright. At Glensone, parish of Newabbey, on the 8th inst. Mr. Robert LAURIE, to Mary, daughter of Mr. John IRELAND. On Thursday se'nnight, at Town-Malling, Kent, J. PARKER, Esq. of Windermere, Westmorland, to Miss Ann PARSONS; and also J. KENTISH, Esq. of Upper Baker-street, Portman-square, to Miss Eleanor PARSONS, nieces of the Rev. Mr. PARSONS, of Sevenoaks. Monday, at St. George's Church, Hanover-square, by the Rev. Geo. CAMPAGNE, the Most Noble George, Marquess of Blandford, to the Right Hon. Lady Jane STEWART, eldest daughter of the Earl of Galloway. --oo-- The two following paragraphs relate to a circumstance which was talked of in Carlisle some time ago. We have not much faith in them: we believe that the Registers at Gretna Green are new to the Priest himself: however, it is possible, that certificates were signed and left with the Officiator.- Marriage of Lord ERSKINE.-We believe the marriage of this eminent lawyer is not generally known, although it took place so far back as October last, at Gretna Green. It is certain that no notice of this remarkable event, has yet appeared in the public prints. In October last, his Lordship arrived at Gretna, accompanied by Miss Sarah BUCK, the present Lady ERSKINE. He was dressed in fashionable female attire, with a large Leghorn bonnet, and long veil. On the arrival of the officiating Priest of the Temple of Hymen, his lordship threw off his dress, and appeared in propria persona, and the usual ceremony being gone through, the parties were declared man and wife! His Lordship again put on his usual vestments, and was on the point of taking his departure, when his son, the Hon. Thos. ERSKINE, made his appearance in a chaise and four, but the knot was tied, and shortly after the new-married couple drove off, his Lordship previously rewarding the "Priest" for his trouble in a very liberal manner! The Bride is about 35 years old; the Noble Bridegroom nearly 70!-This account we had from a most respectable gentleman, who actually inspected the Registers of the Temple of Hymen, and is in possession of a copy of the marriage certificate.-Chester Chronicle, Jan. 8. Gretna Green has never been more distinguished than within the last two or three weeks, having been visited by a very eminent legal Nobleman, nearly 70 years of age, in company with a female who has brought him several children out of the pale of wedlock, which female with the assistance of the established joiner of the place he married. His Lordship travelled from London in the garb and head-dress of a female. The object of this very extraordinary step is to legitimize the children of this connexion, who, according to Scottish law, cease to be bastards on the marriage of the parents at any time. His Lordship formally signed certificates on the spot, to give his children the advantage of the conduct pursued. The Noble and Learned Lord has children by a former marriage, and, of course, this singular proceeding can by no means interfere with their English rights, whatever it may do with their Scottish.-Shrewsbury Chronicle, Jan. 7. [to be continued]

Saturday 16 Jan 1819 (p. 2, col. 6) CITY SESSIONS. The Quarter Sessions for the City and Liberties of Carlisle, were held at the Town Hall on Monday, before William HODGSON, Esq. Mayor, and Thomas BLAMIRE, Esq., and the Rev. Dr. LOWRY, Aldermen. Mary GRAHAM and Jane Jackson COWEN, two hardened women of the town, were indicted for stealing one five pound and five one pound bank notes, from the person of William HODGSON, a farmer, advanced in years, who resides at Fauld, in the parish of Burgh. Mr. John FAWCETT, solicitor, conducted the prosecution, and he detailed the circumstances of the case to the Jury, as they appear in the following evidence:—William HODGSON, the prosecutor, having been sworn, said that he lives at Fauld: he was in Carlisle on Thursday the 7th instant, and about four in the afternoon, as he was going down Irish Brow, pretty much intoxicated, he met the prisoners at the bar; each took hold of an arm, and led him to the Fox and Grapes public-house, where they had three noggins of Gin, for which he paid in silver, out of his breeches pocket; he is quite sure that he did not take out his pocket book. GRAHAM proposed to go into the Sorceries (fields near Carlisle), and taking hold of him by the arm, they went thither, COWEN following at a small distance: he did not remain there a quarter of an hour. Is quite certain that he had his pocket book before he went to the public-house. In the Sorceries, the little one (GRAHAM) wanted him to pull off his coat, which he refused; she then made an attempt to unbutton it, and did loosen two or three buttons, in doing which she had an opportunity of ascertaining that he had a pocket book in the breast pocket. COWEN, all this time, was five or six yards off, and did not assist GRAHAM—she never had hold of him at all, at that time, and was only in company. While he was at the Fox and Grapes, he did not unbutton his coat. After having been in the Sorceries, he met with a friend of the same name as himself, William HODGSON, and in consequence of what fell from him, was induced to feel for his pocket book, and it was gone. He had been with nobody else. There were in the book, a five pound note, and five notes of one pound each. He afterwards found the pocket book in another pocket, but the notes were gone, and the book was torn. Questioned by the Mayor.—He does not know that the house where he went is the Fox and Grapes, he was only told so—he was never there before—he was told that one GRAHAM keeps it. On the prisoners being asked if they had any questions to put to the witness—GRAHAM said, his statement that the house where they went was the Fox and Grapes, was "a lie for the first thing—it was the Joiner's Arms." Mr. John SOWERBY, butcher, deposed that he was with the prosecutor on the 7th inst. in the afternoon; he then had a pocket book, with a five pound note in it; and witness gave him five one pound notes in payment for cattle, and saw him put them into the book, which he safely deposited in his left side breast pocket. Witness did not see him again till after he had lost the money—he was forward in liquor—the book was empty and torn. Mr. FAWCETT said he would here leave the case to the Jury: he felt assured that the facts already detailed, would induce the Jury to find the prisoners guilty. The Jury, however, after a very short deliberation, found the prisoners Not Guilty. When they were discharged, the Mayor admonished them to beware how they placed themselves in a similar situation: should they be convicted, their punishment would be exemplary. Thomas MULLEN, of Carlisle, labourer, was put to the bar, charged with stealing a Silver Watch, on the 1st of May last, in the dwelling-house of Joseph ALDERSON, his property. Joseph ALDERSON, the prosecutor sworn. He knows MULLEN, but is not certain that he ever went home with him; he was very drunk at the time. Nancy ALDERSON, the wife of the prosecutor, sworn. She knows the prisoner at the bar; he came home with her husband one night in the beginning of the Summer, who was very tipsy. The prisoner sat himself down upon a chair, and said he would not go out again—it was 2 o'clock in the morning. Witness requested him to go: he replied that he would lie down upon the hearth, and would not disturb any thing; it was so late in the morning, he said, he had no place to go to. After further endeavours to induce him to go, her husband desired her to go to bed, which she did as soon as she had locked the door; the watch was then hanging over the chimney-piece; she left the key in the door. About 2 or 4 o'clock in the morning, she was awakened by the opening of the door; she got out of bed, and the prisoner was gone—the watch had disappeared also; her husband was fast asleep in bed; nobody else was in the room. There was also some money stolen out of her husband's pocket: she saw that he had some silver the night before, because he took it out, saying he had not spent all his money. The prisoner made no defence, and the Jury instantly found him guilty. Being of very bad character, he was sentenced to seven years' transportation. A true bill was found against him at these Sessions for another very serious offence. After the Prisoner was found guilty, his mother appeared, and stated that she had compounded the felony with Mrs. ALDERSON, by the payment of £3, the value of the watch. Of course, the Mayor told her that this, if true, was nothing in favour of her son: if she had compounded a felony, she rendered herself liable to a prosecution, for it was a very serious offence. Mary M'WILLIAMS, from near Annan, an old offender, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing printed Cotton from the shop of Mr. Thomas HEWITT, linen-draper, in this City. Mr. HEWITT stated, that he had detected this woman attempting to steal, three different times before the present offence. He told her, when he turned her out of his shop the third time, that if ever he caught her again, he would punish her as severely as the law would allow. Unless such incorrigible persons, he observed to the Bench, were rigorously prosecuted, the shopkeeper had no protection. The prisoner, on being asked, said she had five children, three of whom resided the other side of Annan.—She was sentenced to seven years transportation. Mary GOWENLOCK, wife of J. GOWENLOCK, charged with stealing 5 yards of printed, and 3 yards of white Calico, the property of Mr. Oliphant M'CANE, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment in the House of Correction. The Mayor, in passing sentence, observed that she had no claim to the mercy of the Court. Notwithstanding that she had an industrious and respectable husband, who supplied her with every thing necessary for her station in life, she had been frequently detected in thieving for the purpose of indulging in another vice equally odious, that of drunkenness. Catharine SMITH, and Eleanor COUCH, disorderly women, were discharged, with a proper caution against being again found in the same situation.

Saturday 16 Jan 1819 (p. 2, col. 4-5) The Earl of Carlisle, with his accustomed liberality, has caused to be distributed in the course of last week, upwards of 140 cart loads of coals amongst the poor housekeepers of Brampton. The Pigeon-Cote at Rose Castle has lately been plundered of a quantity of pigeons; a sun dial-plate has been taken away from the pleasure grounds; and a few articles have been stolen from one of the stables. The Rev. Thos. RAMSHAY, Vicar of Brampton, has made a handsome donation of Oatmeal to the poor housekeepers of the parish under his care. Walter SCOTT, by the death of his wife's brother, has come in possession of a large fortune. The weather has been exceedingly boisterous during the past week. Sunday last was a very wet and stormy day; but towards midnight the wind increased to a pitch of violence seldom witnessed in this climate, and continued to rage, accompanied by very heavy rain, until about four o'clock on Monday morning; there was also a considerable quantity of lightning. The roofs of various houses in Carlisle and neighbourhood were more or less injured; but that is the only damage which we have heard of in this quarter. On Thursday, the wind again blew with great fury; the roofs of many houses were again damaged, and many windows were blown in; the most extensive injury of this kind was at St. Mary's Church. From four to six in the morning, there was much lightning. The flashes were unusually vivid, and very rapid in succession: there were also both thunder and lightning yesterday morning. We are afraid that we shall receive some disastrous news from sea; our shipping intelligence already contains an account of several wrecks and other losses on the West Coast. It appears by our Scotch News that the storm on Sunday night was very severe at Dumfries. Three men, disguised, entered the Dwelling-house of Mr. John PEARSON, of Cliburn, near Penrith, on Monday night last, presented a pistol at the old man, and fiercely demanded his money. He had received Twenty Pounds in the course of that day, which he delivered up. The villains have not yet been discovered. We are informed that the Great Northern Bard, Walter SCOTT, has had the honour of a Baronetcy conferred upon him. Whitehaven, on Sunday evening last, was visited by a most tremendous storm of thunder and lightning, with torrents of rain. On Monday forenoon, an alarming fire broke out from the chimney of Mr. BROCKBANK, stationer, Whitehaven, which was happily extinguished by the people assembled on the occasion, without much damage. At the Croft Pit, Whitehaven, on Tuesday morning, as a girl, aged 13, was stepping into the basket, to go down to her work, her foot slipped, she fell to the bottom, and was almost dashed to pieces! Caution.-Last week, at Bishopwearmouth, a fine child about 4 years old, drank out of a tea-kettle which had just been taken off the fire, and was so dreadfully scalded as to die almost instantly.

Saturday 16 Jan 1819 (p. 3, col. 6) SCOTCH NEWS-JAN. 15. A numerous and highly respectable meeting of those concerned in the Leather Trade, was held at Mr. Joseph ROXBURGH's, innkeeper, Annan, on the evening of Tuesday the 12th instant. Bailie George DALGLIESH, Convener, in the chair. The Meeting proceeded to elect an Inspector of Raw-hides Skins, &c. agreeably to Act of Parliament, when Mr. Joseph ROXBURGH was unanimously chosen to fill that office for the ensuing year. The meeting afterwards partook of an excellent supper, given by the new Inspector, and spent the evening in a truly convivial and harmonious manner; and before separating, unanimously resolved, that their Annual Meetings should be held on Old New Year's Day in all time coming. Thursday morning, between 12 and 4 o'clock, the town of Annan and neighbourhood, were visited with a violent storm of Thunder and Lightning, accompanied with a very heavy rain; and such was the force of the wind during the progress and continuance of the storm, that a Carrier's cart was upset mid-way between Dumfries and Annan, and two more carts, with their horses, were driven completely off the road into a moss opposite White Croft, while on their way to Annan. Dumfries, Jan. 14.-On Sunday night, after an incessant and heavy rain during the whole day, and accompanied in the evening with a shower of hail, it began to blow one of the most tempestuous hurricanes we ever remember, which continued with unabated fury till the forenoon of Monday, and, we fear, must have occasioned great losses at sea.-About three o'clock on Monday morning the storm reached it [sic] greatest height, and from that time began to abate. In Castle-street, the wind raged with a violence that was quite fearful, and has done some damage. The houses of Mr. DALYELL and Mr. THRESHIE were stripped of their lead, and had several windows broken. The lead from that of Mr. DALYELL (30 cwt.), was borne, by the blast, fairly across the yard behind the house, and fell with a crash, through the roof of the stable, breaking the roof-tree.-A thatched house, in a close leading from the high-street, was totally blown down; and a barn at Noblehill, within a short distance of the town, was also rendered a complete ruin. Few houses have escaped injury in the roofs from the loss of slates, &c.-We hear from all quarters of the country, of trees torn up by the roots, and others rent asunder, or fairly snapped across the trunk, by the resistless violence of the tempest.-During the gale, we are sorry to state, that the fine new brig Thomsons' Pacquet, of this port, while lying upon the Burns' Point, received considerable damage.-The heavy rain having swelled the rivulets which run through the parishes of Kirkbean and Preston Mill, formed a junction unusually large, and emptied itself where the brig was lying, running directly under her centre, and made such a hollow space, that the vessel, resting only on her two ends, yielded in the middle.-The brig Nile, also of this port, broke from her anchors, but, we are happy to add, she sustained no material injury.-The Lord Nelson was also driven from her moorings, and thrown upon the merse, a little above the Quay, but she has since been docked, and will be got off the first tide.-The evening of Monday was moderate. After midnight, it came on another storm of rain and wind, but less violent than the last, which continued until Tuesday midday. The afternoon had every appearance of fine serene weather until near midnight, when the sky lowered, and another storm of rain and wind commenced, gradually increasing until after five o'clock on Wednesday morning, when the storm having arrived at its climax, burst out in repeated vivid flashes of lightning, with long and tremendous peals of thunder, accompanied by most dreadfully heavy hail showers! The rain, hail, and wind ceased soon after, and the weather continued very promising during the day until night, when the storm again reappeared, and continued during the whole of the night and Thursday.

Saturday 16 Jan 1819 (p. 1, col. 4-5 and p. 2, col. 2) LAND FOR SALE. TO BE SOLD, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the House of RALPH HOLMES, King's Arms Inn, CARLISLE, on Saturday the 23rd Day of January instant, at Six o'Clock in the Evening, TWO Valuable FIELDS, situate at CARLETON, commonly called and known by the Name of CAPE CROFTS, adjoining the Village, with a delightful View of the River and Vale of Peteril, the Mill, and Public Road; well suited for Garden or Building Ground. If not Sold, will be Let in Public, with Three other Fields, House, Garden, &c. for Three Years. The Land is of excellent Tenure. Immediate Possession may be had; and further Particulars known by Application to ROWLAND COWPER, the Owner. Carlisle, January 8, 1819. (Not to be repeated.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUABLE OAK WOOD FOR SALE. TO BE SOLD, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the New Crown Inn, PENRITH, on Friday the 5th Day of February 1819, at Six o'Clock in the Evening;—400 OAK TREES marked and numbered from 1 to 400, and 245 CROSSES, now standing and growing in the HAGG WOOD at MORLAND, in the County of Westmorland. The above is well worth the attention of Timber Merchants, Carpenters, and others, being the best Lot of Wood that has been exposed to Sale for some time past. The Rev. Mr. MONKHOUSE, of Morland, will send a Person to shew the Wood, and further information may be had by applying to Mr. THOMAS HUDSON, Paternoster-row, Carlisle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE AND GARDEN FOR SALE. TO BE SOLD, in PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Howard's Arms, in BRAMPTON, on Wednesday the 3rd Day of February next, and Entered upon Immediately,—A very Eligible FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE, with large Garden, Backyard, and convenient Out-Offices, situate in the Back Street of the Town of BRAMPTON, in the County of Cumberland, the Property of Mrs. MARGARET ARMSTRONG. The House consists of a large Dining Room, Drawing Room, Library, and Seven Lodging Rooms, with a Kitchen, Back Kitchen, and Dairy; and it has been lately New Roofed with the best Timber, and Slated with the best Blue Slate. The Garden is large, well stocked with Fruit Trees, and Inclosed by Brick and Stone Walls; and there is a good Pump in the Back Yard. For further Particulars apply to Messrs. MOUNSEY and SISSON, Solicitors, Carlisle; and to WILLIAM HEWITT, Cooper, in Brampton, who will shew the Premises. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE LET, by PROPOSAL, for a Term of Fourteen or Twenty-one Years,—177 Acres of COMMON LAND, situate on GILL MOOR, in the Parish of Bromfield, Five and a Half Miles from Wigton, and between the Roads leading from that place to Maryport and Allonby, completely Ring-fenced, and well Watered, and within a short distance of Lime. Proposals must be sent to the Rev. W. FLETCHER, Dalston, near Carlisle, on or before Saturday the 23rd of this Month. January 8, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS to the HOUSE OF RECOVERY. Donations. Subscriptions. John LOWTHER, Esq. £10 10 0 The Lord Bishop of Carlisle 5 0 0 3 0 0 Major POTTS 1 1 0 >From some Young Gentlemen, by Wm. HODGSON, Esq. 3 3 0 Subscriptions continue to be received by Mr. JOHN FAWCETT, jun. the Treasurer and Secretary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MONEY WANTED TO BORROW. WANTED to BORROW on Mortgage of Freehold Property in CARLISLE, the Sum of £500.—Apply to Mr. HOLME, Solicitor, Carlisle. January 14, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARKER TOLL-GATE TO LET. TO BE LET, by PUBLIC AUCTION, on Saturday, the 30th instant, at the COFFEE-HOUSE, the TOLLS arising from the above Gate, and to be Entered upon the 2nd Day of March next. January 15, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUABLE STOCK, CROP, AND IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY, &c. TO BE SOLD, at HILL FARM, near HARKER LODGE, at 11 o'clock on Friday the 29th instant, Six Cows in Calf of the improved Short Horned Breed—Three well bred West Highland and Two Galloway Cows—several Young Cattle and Two Work Horses—a large quantity of excellent Hay, several Stacks of Wheat and Oats—Carts, Ploughs, &c. Six Months' Credit. January 15, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. WILSON, Veterinary Surgeon and Shoeing Smith, SCOTCH-STREET, CARLISLE, CONSCIOUS of the Obligation which he is under to the Inhabitants of CARLISLE and its Vicinity, begs leave to return them his most sincere Thanks as an acknowledgement for the many Favours which they have so cheerfully and willingly conferred upon him since his commencement in Business among them, and hopes, by a steady and strict adherence to his Profession, that he will always merit their Patronage. Since his commencement in Business, many Horses have been afflicted with certain and well-known Diseases, such as Poll Evil, Fistula, Canker, and Quitor; these said Diseases having baffled the skill of many eminent Practitioners in England, he thinks it a duty incumbent upon him, and beneficial to all, not to omit mentioning the great Benefits which so many Horses belonging to individuals, who have been pleased to commit them to his care, have received from his medical aid and Prescription;—he therefore submits to declare, that for every Horse which remains uncured of any of the said Diseases, after being in time committed to his care, he desires no Pay.—Horses attended, either at home or abroad, on the most reasonable Terms. Horses Shod agreeably to nature.—Horse Medicines prepared.—Operations performed in Horse Surgery. N. B. HORSE NAILS made and Sold.—All Orders punctually attended to.

Saturday 09 Jan 1819 (p. 3, col. 3-4) MARRIAGES. At St. Mary's, on Saturday last, Mr. David LONG, of the parish of Wetheral, to Miss Esther WARWICK, of Cummersdale.—Wednesday, Mr. Edward CHARLTON, miller, to Mrs. Margaret FIDLER. At Crosscannonby, on the 31st ult., by the Rev. Mr. DONALD, Mr. Christopher JOHNSTON, to Mrs. Elizabeth BROWN, both of Maryport. On Thursday last, at St. James's, Whitehaven, by the Rev. Mr. ARMITSTEAD, Mr. James STEWART, to Miss Mary BROWN, both of that town. At Egremont, Mr. John HODGSON, skinner, to Miss Jane SOUTHWARD, mantua-maker, both of that place. At Workington, Capt. John TOLSON, of the Claremont, to Miss Eleanor WHITESIDE. At Heversham, Westmorland, Mr. ROBINSON, solicitor, of Lancaster, to Miss Alice HUNTER, of Kendal. On the 19th ult., at Easby, near Catterick-bridge, J. ARROWSMITH, Esq. to Mrs. Hannah FLOWER, a rich widow; the gentleman is 75 years of age, and the lady 45. At Annan, on the 1st inst. Mr. George IRVING, Shawhill, to Miss Margaret HILL, of Annan. At Bridekirk Village, by the Rev. Mr. MONCRIEFF, of Annan, Mr. John PLAT, to Miss Mary POOL. DEATHS. On Tuesday last, Mary, the wife of Mr. Robert NICHOL, butcher, Carlisle, aged 32 years. Since our last:—Richd. ARMSTRONG, aged 59.—Bridget BRANON, of Shaddongate, aged 27.—Elizabeth WILKINSON, aged 77. At Hall of Riddings, on the 2nd inst. David MURRAY, in his 87th year—one of the oldest freemen of the City of Carlisle. In the many and arduous contests for the representation of that City during his long life, (says a Correspondent) when called on to exercise his birthright, he firmly aided the man who supported the measures of those who enjoyed the confidence and guided the Counsels of his Sovereign. His remains were attended to the grave by between 40 and 50 of his most respectable neighbours. On Sunday last, at Maryport, Elizabeth, the wife of John MILLICAN, joiner and cabinet-maker, aged 67 years. At Whitehaven:—1st instant, in Scotch-street, Mary CROWDSON, aged 57.—3rd inst., in Scotch-street, James CASSON, aged 35.—James ARMSTRONG, Charles-street, aged 67.—Same day, at Ginns, Jeremiah THOMPSON, aged 38, in the employ of Messrs. WOODNORTH & Co. potters, a man very much respected.—In Hamilton-lane, Miss Ann BRENNAN, aged 24.—In Scotch-street, Mrs. Mary CRIBBIN, aged 63.—4th inst., in West Strand, Mr. William HINDE, sail-maker, a man much respected, aged 56.—In Mount Pleasant, James MACOLTY, aged 39. At Workington:—Mrs. Ann SUGDEN, aged 97.—Mrs. Jane BROWN, wife of Capt. Richard BROWN, aged 75.—Mr. Petruchio HURD, aged 84, timber measurer for Messrs. K. WOOD, PEILE, & Co. for the last 35 years. Mr. Joseph JAMES, formerly of Caldbeck, aged 89. At Anthorne, parish of Bowness, aged 80, Mrs. Judith PAPE, widow of Mr. John PAPE, late of Moorhouse. At Blairston, Mr. Adam M'INTOSH, at the advanced age of 102. Tuesday se'nnight, at Gosforth Hall, Mr. Samuel ROGERS, aged 40, much respected. At Kendal, last week, Mrs. BARNES, wife of Mr. BARNES, coal dealer, of typhus fever, aged 18. At Hawkshead, Elizabeth, relict of Mr. John GIBSON, attorney, of that place, in the 97th year of her age. Mr. Thomas GARNETT, of Hardacre, Clapham, Yorkshire, aged 77. For many years he denied himself the comfortable necessaries of life; and he died intestate, (leaving neither wife nor children,) possessed of upwards of £12,000. On the 24th ult., at Weetwood, Northumberland, John ORDE, Esq. in the 81st year of his age, deeply and most deservedly lamented by all who knew him. On the 27th ult. Mr. Daniel LOVELL, proprietor and editor of the Statesman Newspaper. At Dumfries:—On Monday, James, son of Mr. John BRAND, grocer.—On Tuesday last, Miss Beatrice THORBURN, a young woman of the most pious disposition and habits.—On Tuesday morning last, Mr. Robert THRESHIE, of Bloomfield.—On Friday se'nnight, Mr. Robert MOORE, bricklayer. On Friday se'nnight, at an advanced age, William MARTIN, Esq. of Highlaw. At Annan, on Saturday last, at a very advanced age, Mrs. Nancy HILL. At Carronbank, Dumfries-shire, on the 28th ult., Mr. John GRACIE. At Rosehill, near Thornhill, Mr. William MATHIESON, farmer, aged 73. At Sandside, on the 28th ult., Robert LAW, Wood-Forester to the Earl of Selkirk. At Kirkcudbright, on the 26th ult., Mr. Archibald MILLER, watchmaker there. His death was very sudden.

Saturday 09 Jan 1819 (p. 2, col. 6 - p. 3, col. 1) CARLISLE LIBRARY.-This excellent Institution continues to flourish as well as its most sanguine friends can wish. The Annual Meeting of the Holders of Proprietary Tickets was held at the Coffee House on the evening of Wednesday last. Mr. DOBINSON, standing at the head of the list of the Committee, took the Chair by virtue of his office. He congratulated the Subscribers on the increased and increasing prosperity of the Library, and made some appropriate observations on the advantages and pleasures of Literature-and stated that during the past year, many valuable and important works had been added to the Catalogue-that the funds were in the most gratifying state-and that the condition of the books (which he and others of the Committee had inspected) was satisfactory. By the kindness of the Subscribers, it was a part of his duty to preside that evening: he felt grateful for the honour thus conferred on him; at the same time, he could not help feeling that the situation would be better filled by many others whom he saw around him. The Committee now resigned the trust which had been reposed in them during the past year into the hands of the Subscribers; and if the result of the ballot that evening should place another gentleman in his situation, he should feel gratified. The ensuing year's Committee were now ballotted for, and the scrutineers declared the result as follows:- Mr. DOBINSON, (President) 39 Mr. ROB. PERRING, 35 Mr. W. PITT, 34 WM. HODGSON, Esq., Mayor 29 Mr. THOMAS STORDY, 28 Mr. THOMAS WILSON, 26 Sir J. D. A. GILPIN, 25 Mr. DAVID CARRICK, Jun., Treasurer. Mr. CARRICK spoke in favourable terms of the conduct of the Librarian during the year; and the healths of Mr. WOOD, Capt. HALTON, and some others, steady supporters of the Institution, were drank with applause.-"The Mayor and Corporation of Carlisle" having been proposed by the Chairman, and drank with marks of great respect, William HODGSON, Esq., the Mayor, returned thanks on behalf of himself and Colleagues. He begged to assure the Inhabitants of Carlisle, that the Corporation felt the strongest wish to do every thing in their power for the benefit of the City. As all present knew, they had lately laid out considerable sums; so considerable, indeed, that they were in debt. They hoped to be able to meet the wishes of the City still further; and if any one had a suggestion to make, or an improvement to propose, the Corporation would be happy to receive the one or the other, and would give it the utmost attention. This declaration met with merited applause.-The meeting was numerously and very respectably attended. Notwithstanding the many important and useful public objects which now engage the attention of our citizens, the cause of Literature, and the object of communicating valuable and useful information on every subject, continue to occupy a proper share of public attention. Perhaps we may be allowed to say, without incurring the charge of vanity, that there are few towns, of equal population and opulence, in which is to be found a more liberal share of public spirit, of free discussion, and of genuine independence, than exists in Carlisle. These principles, which are manifested at all our public meetings, were conspicuous on the present occasion. Various subjects of importance to the prosperity of this valuable institution were discussed with great spirit. A number of Constables and others have been in active pursuit of a person of the name of Robert PATERSON, who is charged with the serious offence of sheep stealing on the confession of a confederate. PATERSON lived long at Kingmoor-is about 34 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, of a sallow dark complexion, light brown hair, has two very large projecting fore teeth, and had on a brown coat and corduroy breeches. He was last seen at a notorious house at Stanwix, and is supposed to be in the West of Cumberland. A reward of ten guineas has been offered for his apprehension and conviction. The prisoners in the gaol return thanks to Lord Morpeth for 12 cart-loads of coals, and to the Lord Bishop of Carlisle for three guineas, which were distributed in coals. We as yet see very little sign of Winter, though we are approaching the middle of January, generally termed "the coldest month in the year." When the weather is dry, the sun shines with all the vigour of Spring,-and the rain is more like that of Autumn than of Winter. On Thursday evening, a woman arrived in this City from Liverpool, by the Coach, and put up at the Globe Inn, in Scotch-street. She was shown into a room where a bricklayer, named TRACEY, was sitting. In the course of a short time, she missed her pocket-book, containing three guinea notes, and some other property. Suspicion fell upon TRACEY-he was taxed with having it, and stoutly denied the charge, but a very young child belonging to the woman declared that he took it up from the ground, where it happened to fall. TRACEY was then taken before the Mayor, where he likewise denied all knowledge of the book, with the strongest protestations. The Mayor suspected by his manner that he either had it or knew where it was, and, taking him into his private room, he brought him to confess, that he had taken the book, and that he had left it at a certain house, which he mentioned. The book was found at this place, but instead of three, it contained only two notes. TRACEY declared that he had taken nothing out: the woman, on the other hand, swore to her assertion. TRACEY had applied for parish relief during the day, and was quite tipsy when apprehended. Two women of the town have been committed to the gaol by the Mayor, for picking a man's pockets of a considerable sum in bank notes, in the Sorceries, while he was taking an evening's walk with them. A Quarterly Meeting of the Officers of the Penrith Savings Bank, was held on the 4th inst. when a motion of thanks was proposed by Major BROUGHAM, the President, and unanimously voted by the meeting, to Mr. Thomas WILSON, the Secretary and Treasurer, who gratuitously devotes his time and attention to the management of this flourishing Institution, with a degree of zeal and exactness that reflects the highest credit upon him, both as a man and as an accomplished accountant. On the 1st instant, there were seized on board a boat, at Harrington, one thousand packs of cards, and twenty gallons of rum, besides several other articles. The boat was from Douglas, Isle of Man, and the crew made off as soon as it was seized. Last week, an inquest was taken before Peter HODGSON, Esq. coroner, on view of the body of Mr. William DAVIS, organ-builder, formerly of Hanover-street, Long Acre, London, who was found drowned near Salmon-Hall, in the river Derwent-Verdict, Found Drowned. On New Year's Day, the trustees named in the will of the late Mrs. Jane SCOTT, of Workington, made the first yearly payment of her charitable bequest to sixteen poor women residing in Workington, of 40s. each. This charity is ordered to be perpetual, upon the same day in each year. On Monday the 28th ult. there was shot by Mr. James ROBINSON, jun. of Cleator, a bittern, a bird very seldom found in this county. Last week, Mr. J. ARMSTRONG was elected Master of the School of Ravenstonedale, Westmorland. The Douglas Gazette, speaking of the improvement of Agriculture in the Isle of Man, observes,-"Ronaldsway, which, a very few years since, was worn out by its occupier as scarcely to be sufficient for the maintenance of one large family, has, under the skilful management of that excellent agriculturist, Mr. FAULDER (late of near Carlisle) become the unfailing source to which the butcher and the baker may look for a regular annual supply; and we have to add, that the very liberal encouragement and advances given to this deserving tenant by Major TAUBMAN, the proprietor, have enabled him to erect on the premises the most complete set of farm offices (thrashing-mill included) in the Isle of Man."

Saturday 09 Jan 1819 (p. 3, col. 5) SCOTCH NEWS-JAN. 8. A fellow of the name of SHIELDS, an Irishman, who had been an in-patient in the Dumfries Infirmary for three months past, absconded from that house on Saturday night last, carrying with him two pair and a half of Scotch blankets, and several other articles. The Prince Regent has granted a free pardon to John MITCHELL, under sentence of transportation in Dumfries gaol, in consequence of some some [sic] very favourable circumstances in his case.

Saturday 09 Jan 1819 (p. 2, col. 4) MRS. CREAN RETURNS Thanks to her Friends in CARLISLE and its Vicinity, and respectfully informs them her SCHOOL will Re-open on Monday, January 18, 1819, when she hopes, by continued attention, to merit a share of their Patronage. Private instruction in the FRENCH LANGUAGE by MRS. C. on the much-approved System of Mons. N. G. DUFIEF. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT on TUESDAY, the 19th Day of JANUARY instant, the DRAFT of the ACT of PARLIAMENT for WATCHING and otherwise IMPROVING the City of CARLISLE, will be Read over at the TOWN-HALL, at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon. Carlisle, Jan. 9, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AN APPRENTICE WANTED. WANTED IMMEDIATELY, an APPRENTICE to the LINEN and WOOLLEN DRAPERY BUSINESS.-Apply to J. RAILTON, Carlisle. Scotch Street, January 7, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WANTED, a MARRIED MAN, to Manage a small FARM, but whose time will be principally occupied in leading Goods: his Wife will be expected to take care of a few Cattle, &c. Liberal Wages will be given, and a convenient house to live in. None need apply but those who can give the most satisfactory Reference as to Character. Apply to Mr. ROBISON, Ironmonger, Penrith. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOHN GREENHOW'S CREDITORS. THE CREDITORS of JOHN GREENHOW, late of MOSEDALE, in the Parish of Caldbeck, and County of Cumberland, are requested to Meet at the House of THOMAS PORTER, Innkeeper in HESKET-NEW-MARKET, on Thursday the 21st Day of January, 1819, to receive their respective FINAL DIVIDENDS of the Estate and Effects of the said JOHN GREENHOW. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GLASSON'S BANKRUPTCY. THE Commissioners in a Commission of Bankrupt bearing date the 12th Day of August, 1818, awarded and issued forth against ROBERT GLASSON, of GRAISBECK, in the Parish of Skelton, in the County of Cumberland, Dealer in Butter and Hams, intend to meet on Friday the 22nd of January instant, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, at the New Crown Inn, in PENRITH, in the said County, in order to make a DIVIDEND of the Estate and Effects of the said Bankrupt, when and where the Creditors who have not already proved their Debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said Dividend: And all Claims not then proved will be disallowed. A. HARRISON, Solicitor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BRICKMAKERS. TO BE LET, THE MAKING of ONE MILLION of BRICKS (sand moulded) at BINNACLE, in the Parish of Bowness, in the County of Cumberland. The Clay for the above is ready Cast, and Proposals for Making the Bricks will be received at the Office of Messrs. HODGSON & NANSON, Solicitors, Carlisle, until the Fifth Day of February next. Carlisle, Jan. 8, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SOLD, an Elegant Mahogany Patent Circular BOOK CASE, containing five rows of Shelves to hold Books of various sizes, each of which turns on its axis. The above is well adapted for a Gentleman's Library to stand in the middle of a Room, being now much used for Private or Public Libraries. Also, a beautiful CHAMBER ORGAN, in a Mahogany Case, which will play both on the Finger and Barrel, containing three Stops: it is a capital Instrument. For Particulars, apply to the EDITOR of this Paper, who will give further Information. Letters to be Post-paid. Both articles are offered as bargains. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FARM AT WOODHOUSE. TO BE LET, for a Term of 7 or 9 Years, and Entered upon at CANDLEMAS, 1819;- AN Eligible and compact FARM, situate at WOODHOUSE, near the Village of THURSBY in Cumberland, about 5 miles from the City of Carlisle, and an equal distance from the Market Town of Wigton. The Farm consists of a very good Dwelling-House, with all sorts of Farm-buildings, in complete repair, and 110 Acres of excellent Arable and Meadow Land, well Watered, lying within a Ring-fence. Proposals in Writing, for taking the same, will be received by Mr. ROBINSON, Solicitor, Carlisle, until Monday the 25th of January instant, when the Tenant will be declared. THOMAS JEFFERSON, of Yew-tree, will shew the Premises. Carlisle, Jan. 6, 1819.

Saturday 09 Jan 1819 (p. 1, col. 3+6 and p. 2, col. 3) BOARDING SCHOOL, WHITEHAVEN. AT the MISSES WOOD's Establishment, King Street, WHITEHAVEN, YOUNG LADIES are liberally Boarded and Educated for Fifty Guineas per Annum.—Entrance, Four Guineas.—VACATIONS, a Fortnight at Christmas, and a Month at Midsummer. Miss WOODS inform their Friends and the Public, that their School recommences on Monday next, the 11th instant, when they solicit a continuance of those Favours, they have hitherto been honoured with. *** Letters, addressed, (Post Paid) will meet with due attention. Whitehaven, Jan. 5, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT. TO BE CONTRACTED FOR, THE BUILDING of a SCHOOL-ROOM, with a NEWS-ROOM over it, at ALLONBY. The Plan and Particulars will lie with BENJAMIN SCOTT, Carlisle, for Seven Days. The Payment as follows:—One-fourth when the Building is three feet above the first floor; another fourth when the roof is completed; and the remainder within one month after the finishing of the whole. The Contracts to be sent, post paid, to BENJAMIN REED, Surveyor, Prince's Street, Spitalfields, London, by the 31st of January, 1819. The lowest Contractor will have the preference, and be informed by return of Post. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SINGING MASTER. WANTED Immediately, a Person with a strong clear Tenor Voice, who is capable of teaching plain Church Psalmody, and of leading a large Congregation in CARLISLE. Applications may be made to RICHARD FERGUSON, Esq., of Harker Lodge, or to Mr. FAWCETT, Jun., of Carlisle, any time previous to Tuesday the 19th of January instant, on which Day the Master will be appointed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATKINSON'S BANKRUPTCY. WHEREAS a COMMISSION of BANKRUPT is awarded and issued forth against JOHN ATKINSON, of DALSTON, in the Parish of Dalston, in the County of Cumberland, Cotton Manufacturer, Dealer and Chapman; and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major part of them, on the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Days of January instant, and on the Twenty-third Day of February next, at Eleven, in the Forenoon on each day, at the House of JOHN GIBSON, the Grey Goat Inn, in CARLISLE, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects, when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the Second Sitting, to choose Assignees; and at the Last Sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to or dissent from the Allowance of his Certificate. All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but to give Notice to Mr. PEARSON, Solicitor, Carlisle, or to Mr. JOHN BIRKETT, Solicitor, No. 3, Cloak Lane, London. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACADEMY. MR. WATSON'S ACADEMY will Re-open on MONDAY the 25th Instant. Crosby-upon-Eden, Jan. 7, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE MISS BUSTINS RESPECTFULLY acquaint their Friends and the Public, that their SCHOOL will Recommence after the CHRISTMAS VACATION upon the 18th of January, 1819. Carlisle, January 7, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. & MISS BLAYLOCK BEG leave to acquaint their Friends and the Public, that their SCHOOL will Re-commence after the CHRISTMAS VACATION, on Monday the 11th of January, 1819, No. 7, RIDLEY PLACE. They trust they will continue to give satisfaction to those Parents who may entrust them with the care of their Children, as no exertion shall be wanting on their part to forward the various Branches of their Education. Newcastle is particularly well supplied with Masters in every Branch. Further Particulars may be known by Application to Mr. B. SCOTT, the Printer of this Paper. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Jan. 7, 1819. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO MASONS, BRICKLAYERS, AND CARPENTERS. THE COMMITTEE of the "HOUSE OF RECOVERY" will receive Proposals in Writing, any time before Wednesday the 13th January instant, for the Alterations requisite to render their House ready for the Reception of Patients, according to the Specifications which may be seen at Mr. PAUL NIXSON'S. The Tenders must be severally sealed up, with the Name of the Contract indorsed, and delivered to the SECRETARY, at his Office in Scotch Street, any time on or before Wednesday next. By Order, JOHN FAWCETT, Jun. Secretary. January 7, 1819. ADDITIONAL DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE HOUSE OF RECOVERY. Donations. Subscriptions. Lord Morpeth, £10 10 0 Mrs. TOMLINSON, Briscoe Hill 5 5 0 2 2 0 Mrs. LODGE, 5 5 0 2 2 0 Mrs. BOWES, 2 2 0 1 1 0 Mr. Joseph FORSTER, 2 2 0 1 1 0 Mr. John FORSTER, jun. 2 2 0 1 1 0 Mrs. BOUCHER 1 1 0 Mr. LAW 1 1 0 Messrs. JOLLIE, Journal Office, 1 1 0 Miss PATTINSON 1 1 0 Mr. DALRYMPLE 0 10 6 Subscriptions continue to be received by Mr. JOHN FAWCETT, jun. the Treasurer and Secretary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HERRING FISHERY & SHARES OF SHIPS. TO BE SOLD, in PUBLIC SALE, on Friday the 29th January, 1819, at the GOLDEN LION INN, in MARYPORT, at Six o'Clock in the Evening, by the Trustees under the will of the late Mr. WILLIAM BEEBY, of Allonby, deceased, ONE Undivided Third Part or Share of all that valuable HERRING FISHERY CONCERN, now and for some Years past carried on at ALLONBY aforesaid, under the Name or Firm of DANIEL BEEBY and Co. Amongst a variety of other Property belonging to this Concern, are TWO SLOOPS, called The Assistance and Lady Ann, of the Burthen of Seventy Tons each, both well found in Materials, and in good order. This Fishing Concern was undertaken by the late Mr. Richard HARKER, under whose direction it was successfully carried on during his life; and from the steady conduct of the present Manager, and the ample Dividends hitherto made, a good opportunity is afforded for investing a Capital in Business to the extent of this Property. Also, at the same Time and Place will be SOLD, the following SHARES of VESSELS belonging to the Port of MARYPORT, viz. One Thirty-second Part or Share of the Brigantine or Vessel called the John Reed, Burthen 250 Tons, Register Measure. One Thirty-second Part or Share of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Union, —— HEWIT, Master, of the Burthen of 140 Tons, Register Measure. Also, a Boat, called the Favourite, of 13 Tons Burthen, with all her Materials, and a Yawl belonging to the same. The Estimated Value and other Information may be had on application to Mr. JOHN OSBORNE, of Allonby, or Mr. BEEBY, of Birkby, who will treat with any Person desirous of becoming Purchaser in Private.

Saturday 02 Jan 1819 (p. 3, col. 4-5) SCOTCH NEWS—JAN. 1. Liddesdale Annual Ball, was held on Wednesday evening in Mr. ARMSTRONG's Long Room, at Newcastleton, and was numerously attended by all the Beauty and Fashion of that wide and romantic district. The sprightly dance commenced at the usual hour, and was only interrupted by the company's partaking of the excellent entertainment which Mr. ARMSTRONG had provided for the occasion; after which, it was renewed with increased spirit, and did not terminate till the dawn invited their departure. This romantic country, so celebrated by Walter SCOTT, once the secure retreat of marauders, is now honourably distinguished for the hospitality, urbanity, and respectability of its inhabitants. Sunday, the 27th December, being the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, on Monday, the Brethren of the Lockerby Quhytewoolen Lodge, No. 262, met in their Lodge-room, to celebrate a day so dear to the craft. After the business was arranged, the Brethren moved in procession through the different streets of the village by torch light; the evening being calm and pleasant, and the procession well illuminated, it had a very brilliant appearance. The procession over, the Brethren returned to their Lodge-room, where many excellent and appropriate toasts were given; and at eight o'clock the Ladies were ushered in, and a ball commenced; and we may with safety say, that never, on any former occasion, was the beauty and fashion of the place more fully displayed. It is but justice to add, that Mr. LAWRENCE's wines were, as usual, of the very best quality. The Brethren, as on all other occasions, were happy and comfortable, and the evening was spent with that love and harmony which always distinguishes the fraternity. Every one lamented that a December night was too short for such a pleasant and agreeable meeting. Sunday last having been the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, a Provincial Meeting of the Free Masons of the Dumfries district was held there on Monday to celebrate a day so dear to that body. The Grand Lodge was opened in the Court-house, by Maj. MILLER, the M. W. Provincial Grand Master, and walked in procession to St. Michael's Church, where a most appropriate sermon was preached by the P. G. Chaplain. As the Grand Lodge were returning to the Court-house, a balloon, of very considerable dimensions, was sent up from Mr. M'PHERSON's, near the New Church, and rose most majestically to an amazing height, when it appeared diminished to a small speck in the azure sky. It then slowly descended in the view of a multitude of spectators assembled to see the procession and reached the ground in a field near Cresswell. The Lodge opened again in the evening, when the meeting was enlivened by some admirable specimens of vocal music. For some weeks past, considerable depredations have been committed amongst the shops of Dumfries, and various articles of value have been stolen. On Wednesday se'nnight, three drapers' shops in the High Street were robbed, one of two webs of pillow fustain; another of two pieces of sarsnets, and another of some ribbons; also a shop in English Street of a cheese. The sarsnets, ribbons, and cheese have been recovered. A woman from the neighbourhood of Annan has been committed to prison, on suspicion of being concerned in the above depredations. The Duke of Buccleuch intends leaving Ditton Park, on Monday for the continent. We are sorry to state, that his Grace's bad health is the sole reason of his leaving his native country, his illness unfortunately continuing to increase since the death of the Duchess. His Grace will not make any stay at Paris, but will immediately proceed to Toulouse. The younger branches of his Grace's family will reside, during his absence, with Lord and Lady MONTAGUE at Ditton Park. The Spinners employed in Messrs. John CLARK, & Co.'s Mill, at Mile End, neighbourhood of Glasgow, impressed with a sense of their obligations to Mr. John CLARK, jun. their master, waited upon him on Christmas morning, and presented him with a handsome Silver Snuff Box, bearing the following inscription:—"Presented by the Spinners of Mr. J. CLARK, jun. in token of their esteem for him as their Master. 25th Dec. 1818.” Case of Uncommon Integrity.—Copy of a letter to the proprietors of the Lord Nelson Coach, Glasgow, dated the 14th ult.:—"Gentlemen—Several years ago I defrauded you by bribing your drivers three different times to take me on your coach as a hanger, although I may be ashamed to own that it was not want that made me do so. I beg you will accept the £1 note enclosed, as an equivalent from your humble servant, "PETER RESTITUTION."

Saturday 02 Jan 1819 (p. 3, col. 1-3) We this week publish a list of additional Donations to the intended House of Recovery—and we hope that many more will flow in from other quarters: benevolence cannot well meet with a more laudable object—indeed, it is here merely good policy. The Committee will proceed in their labours with all possible dispatch. Various petty depredations have been committed in this City and neighbourhood, during the last ten days. On Christmas Eve, some mischievous persons broke the windows of Messrs. HEWSON's warehouse; the following night, a Stove House, in Caldewgate, was broken open and robbed of 20 yards of blue linen cloth, and other articles; and a few evenings ago, a woman's shawl was snatched from her shoulders, in the street, by some fellows, who immediately ran off: robberies of this kind have become rather frequent. The windows of the Head School and of the Central School were also maliciously broken two nights in succession. On Wednesday last, an accident occurred which shows the necessity either of confining or muzzling vicious dogs. As a countryman, named HETHERINGTON, was going, with a horse and cart, down Irish-gate Brow, one of the outlets of this City, a bull-dog ran at the horse and seized it by the nose: the suffering animal, in its exertions to get rid of its savage assailant, suddenly deviated from the proper track, and the man was forced against some railing by the cart wheel, where he would have been squeezed to death, most probably, had not the railing given way: as it was, however, he did not escape without very serious injury. A fine boy, nearly four years' old, son of Mr. Thomas ELLEN, of Borrance, in Applethwaite, Westmorland, lost his life last week by straying upon Applethwaite Common: the body was not found till after the lapse of two days and three nights. On Sunday se'nnight, Mr. John MILLS, of Lane End, near Sizergh Hall, had an ewe that lambed, and the lamb is now doing well. Richard LIBBY, one of the Custom House Meters of Newcastle, has been committed to gaol for stealing from the Mary Ann, of Arbroath, in conjunction with the crew, 20 bushels of rye, on the night of the 17th of October last. Lord Ellenborough's Will.—The property left by the Learned Lord, we are told, exceeds £240,000. To the present Lord he has bequeathed £10,000 per annum; to the widowed Lady £2000 per annum; and to each the other children £15,000. The house in St. James's Square, which is a freehold, is directed to be sold, and also the villa at Roehampton. The late Peer gave £18,000 for the town residence, but it is worth considerably more. Statement of the Marriages, Baptisms, and Burials, at the Parish Churches of this City, during the year 1818.— ST. MARY'S ST. CUTHBERT'S. Marriages 84 59 Baptisms 244 174 Burials 215 183

Saturday 02 Jan 1819 (p. 2, col. 5) HOUSE OF RECOVERY. CARLISLE, 22nd Dec. 1818. [Here follows the same report on the meeting as last week.] ADDITIONAL DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS. Donations. Subscriptions. W. P. JOHNSON, Esq. Walton- House £5 5 0 £2 2 0 J. R. & J. FERGUSON 5 5 0 2 2 0 Mr. NEVINSON 3 3 0 1 1 0 Mr. CUST 2 2 0 1 1 0 Mr. MOUNSEY 2 2 0 Mr. FORSTER, Newtown 2 2 0 Messrs. J. and R. SUTTON 2 2 0 Rev. W. FLETCHER, Dalston 1 1 0 Dr. BLAMIRE 1 1 0 A Friend, by J. FAWCETT, jun. 1 1 0 Mr. BECK 1 1 0 Miss BLAIR 1 1 0 Messrs. HARGRAVES and Co. 1 1 0 Mr. W. CARRICK 1 1 0 Mr. JACKSON 1 1 0 Mr. MONKHOUSE 1 1 0 Mr. THURNAM 1 1 0 Messrs. PORTERs 1 1 0 Miss HEYSHAM 1 1 0 Mr. GREY, Scotby 1 1 0 Mr. MINGINS 1 1 0 Mr. John LOWRY 1 1 0 Mr. BROCKBANK 1 1 0 Mr. WAUGH 1 1 0 Mr. COCKBURN 1 1 0 Mr. HEWIT 1 1 0 Mrs. W. HODGSON 1 1 0 Mr. BOUSTEAD 1 1 0 Mr. NORMAN 1 1 0 Mr. ROBINSON 1 1 0 Mr. PEARSON 1 1 0 Mrs. R. FERGUSON, Fisher-street 1 1 0 Misses WILSON 1 1 0 Mrs. PALEY 1 1 0 Miss PALEY 1 1 0 Messrs. J. HEWSON and Sons 1 1 0 Mr. P. NIXON 1 1 0 Messrs. G. and R. COWEN 1 1 0 Mrs. JAMES 1 1 0 Mr. SAUL 1 1 0 Miss BLAMIREs 1 1 0 1 1 0 Miss FORSTER 1 1 0 Rev. Mr. BRIGGS 1 1 0 Mrs. WHEELWRIGHT 1 1 0 Misses CARLYLE 1 1 0 Mrs. BROWN 1 1 0 Mr. J. BLAMIRE 1 1 0 Miss Ann MOUNSEY 1 1 0 Mrs. WARWICK 1 1 0 Mr. T. FISHER 1 0 0 Mrs. BRISCOE 0 10 6 Mrs. H. BRISCOE 0 10 6 Miss GILPIN 0 10 6 Mrs. IRVING 0 10 6 Mr. R. HEWSON 0 10 6 Mrs. NICHOLSON 0 10 6 Mr. ARMSTRONG 0 10 6 Mr. HOPE 0 10 6 Mr. SAUNDERS 0 10 6 Mr. R. MATTHEWS 0 10 6 Mrs. FAULDER 0 10 6 Mr. STEPHENSON 0 10 6 Mrs. JOPSON 0 10 6 Mr. BONNELL 0 10 6 Miss PARK 0 10 6 Mr. HARRISON 0 5 0 Mr. Thomas RANDLESON 0 5 0 Mr. PEASCOD 0 5 0 Mr. W. IRWIN 0 5 0 Mrs. NELSON 0 5 0 Mr. John BROWN 0 5 0 Subscriptions continue to be received by Mr. JOHN FAWCETT, jun. the Treasurer and Secretary.

Saturday 02 Jan 1819 (p. 3, col. 3-4) BIRTH. On Christmas Day, at the Mains, near this City, Mrs. James ROTHWELL, of a Daughter. Extraordinary Birth.—On Christmas eve, the wife of Mr. SAUNDERS, shoemaker, No. 1, Bull's Head-court, London, was delivered of twins; she is in the 59th year of her age, and had no children for 35 years before. MARRIAGES. On Friday, the 1st instant, at Stanwix, by the Rev. Joseph HUDSON, Mr. Edward ROUTLEDGE, hat-manufacturer, of this City, to Miss Jane BARNES, third daughter of Mrs. BARNES, of Rickerby. At St. Mary's Church, in this City, on Saturday last, Mr. Joseph STODDART, to Miss Mary ROY.——At St. Cuthbert's, same day, Mr. John KIRKBRIDE, to Miss Mary PROUDFOOT; and Mr. Isaac PATTINSON, to Miss Grace PROUDFOOT.—On Thursday, Mr. Wm. SPOONER, to Miss Mary STEWARDSON. Last Monday, at Gretna Green, Mr. William RUTHERFORD, of Longdyke, near Brampton, widower, aged 67, to Mrs. Mary GILL, a buxom widow, aged 62. It appears that the bridegroom, in early life, had paid his addresses to the bride, then a blooming damsel of eighteen; but the DESTINIES opposing at that time their union, he had the misfortune to throw away several years of his youth in a long and fruitless courtship. She gave her hand to a more favoured swain, and he sought consolation under his disappointment in the arms of a more yielding beauty. After the lapse of 44 years, they became single by the death of their partners; their correspondence was renewed; and she had the kindness to suffer herself to be led to the Scotch hymeneal temple, without subjecting him to the tediousness of a protracted courtship. Lately, at Gretna Green, Mr. Thomas IRWIN, of Wigton, to Miss Hannah BOAK, of the same place. At Crosby-upon-Eden, on Thursday se'nnight, Mr. WANNOP, of Newby, to Miss Jane JOHNSTON, of Brunstock. At Whitehaven:—Mr. Alexander MACDONALD, to Miss Ann MURRAY.—Mr. S. VAREY, to Mrs. Jane MIRES. At Loweswater, Mr. TROUGHEAR, of Aspatria, taylor, to Miss HUNTINGTON, daughter of Mr. Isaac HUNTINGTON, of Park in Loweswater.—At Lamplugh, Mr. Joseph FAWCETT, second son of the late Mr. Jonathan FAWCETT, of High Mosser, in Brigham, to Miss Mary RICHARDSON, youngest daughter of Mr. Jonathan RICHARDSON of High Trees in Lamplugh.—Last week, John FAWCETT, eldest son of the above Jonathan FAWCETT, to Miss YOWART, of Bassenthwaite. At Aikton, Mr. Robert TODD, of Thornbymoor, to Miss Mary BROWN, of Biglands. At Dearham Church, Mr. Joseph TOLSON, to Miss Mary WINDER, both of that place. On Saturday last, at Ousby, Mr. Robert FAINT, of Culgarth, to Miss Sarah TODD, of Ousby Mill. At Kirkby Stephen, Mr. M. ATKINSON, preacher in the Methodist connexion, to Miss Agnes CLEASBY, daughter of the Rev. Mr. CLEASBY, of Grayrigg. On Monday se'nnight, at Appleby, Nicholas DENT, Esq. to Miss SHAW, eldest daughter of the Rev. H. SHAW, L. L. B., Vicar of Bongate, Appleby. At Warcop Church, Mr. John BAINBRIDGE, clerk at the Appleby New Brewery, to Miss BLAND, eldest daughter of Mr. Barnabas BLAND, of Blacksyke, near Sandforth. At Kendal, Mr. James BARRETT, of Tatham, near Kirkby-Lonsdale, to Miss Eliz. REED, of Natland. At Midpark, on Tuesday last, Mr. Thomas LAURIE, Terreglestown, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late James BLOUNT, Esq. of Midpark. DEATHS. Since our last:—Mrs. Frances PEARSON, of Rickergate, aged 86.—Mrs. Esther STODDART, of Caldewgate, aged 88.—Mrs. GREENHOW, of Caldewgate, aged 72. On Wednesday, at Thrustonfield, at the advanced age of 93, Mrs. Isabella LONSDALE, mother of Mr. John LONSDALE, of this City. At Penrith, on Wednesday last, Mr. John ROBINSON, coach-maker, aged 76 years. On the 23rd ult. at Row, Bewcastle, Mr. William ROUTLEDGE, aged 49. At Wigton, on the 22nd ult. Mr. Thomas DALSTON, many years huntsman to the late Captain KNUBLEY. On Tuesday last, the Rev. Geo. RICKERBY, minister of Aikton, who, whilst returning from Wigton, fell from his horse, supposed in a fit of spasms, and instantly expired—he was much and deservedly respected. On the 20th ult., at Moorthwaite, Anne, widow of Thomas BOWMAN, aged 21 years;—this is the fourth fatal instance of pulmonary consumption in this family, which in seven months has carried off husband and wife, an uncle, and a cousin. On the 24th ult., at Cumwhitton, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Adam DRYDEN, aged 53 years, much and deservedly esteemed. In Whitehaven, on Thursday se'nnight, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. John WARE, proprietor, of the Cumberland Pacquet.—In Quay-street, aged 3 years, Thomas, the youngest son of Mr. John BROWN. At Parton, after a short illness, Mary, the youngest daughter of the late Mr. George STALKER, of Whitehaven. At High Walton, near Whitehaven, Mr. James DOUGLAS, aged 64 years. Monday se'nnight, at Hensingham, of typhus fever, Miss SIMPSON in the 20th year of her age. At New Houses, near Whitehaven, Mrs. Nancy LAIDLEY, aged 86 years.—Lately, at New Town, Mrs. Catherine, widow, aged 92. [No surname given for Mrs. Catherine. However a Grace CATTERALL of Newtown aged 92 was buried at St. Nicholas Whitehaven on 27 Dec 1818.] At Calderbridge:—Mr. John TYSON, shoe-maker, aged 25.—Mrs. Susanna TRIMBLE, in her 90th year. At Glencrosh, on Monday the 21st. ult. John GIBSON, Esq. of Glencrosh. On Friday, the 25th ult. at Lockerby, Mr. Joseph BURNET, aged 23. On the 21st ult. Mary HARRISON, aged 108 years. She had lived, as nurse, in Mr. MADEN's family, at Bacup, in Lancashire, upwards of 95 years. At Maxwelltown, Dumfries, on Monday last, Mr. John FOSTER, merchant. At Annan, on the 25th ult. Mr. George ANDERSON, one of the councillors of that burgh, aged 85. Lately, in London, Mr. COURTOY. He was a native of France, and, when young, served in the French army. He was by trade a hair-dresser, which business he followed for many years in the vicinity of St. James's. He was one of the largest proprietors of Bank and East India Stock in the kingdom, and is said to have left property to the amount of nearly £300,000. During the whole period of a long life, his personal expenses were never known to exceed one guinea per week.

Saturday 02 Jan 1819 (p. 1, col. 3 + 5-6 and p. 2, col. 4) SALMON FISHERY. TO BE LET, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, for One Year, or for a Term of Years, THE ESK SALMON and TROUT FISHERY, Extending from the Solway Frith to Carevenly Burn-foot, a distance of Eight Miles. To Treat for the same apply to Mr. ELLIS, at Croft-head, or to Mr. R. GRAHAM, at Netherby. December 26, 1818. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMBLESIDE BOARDING SCHOOL, FOR YOUNG LADIES. THE CHRISTMAS VACATION will Terminate on the Twentieth of this Month, and it is requested that Young Ladies will be punctual to the Day. MISS DOWLING, sensible of the Encouragement with which she has been honoured, avails herself of this occasion to assure those who may entrust their Children to her care, that no exertion shall be wanting on her part, for the attainment of the objects which she has particularly in view. The Young Ladies are placed on the footing of such as are usually termed Parlour-Boarders, in the hope, by this arrangement, to combine the advantages of a Home-Education, with others only to be met with in a School. It is MISS DOWLING'S wish to gain the esteem of her Pupils, and to fix their attention by affectionate treatment, and by keeping a watchful eye over their manners, deportment, and comforts; with especial regard to their Religious Improvement: and she feels it her duty to express her conviction, that accomplishments, if not founded upon this basis, are of no value. TERMS FOR BOARD AND TUITION. Under Ten Years old, Forty Guineas; above that Age, Fifty Guineas a Year; and Two Guineas Entrance.—Including History, Chronology, Geography, the Globes, Needle-Work, French and English, Grammatically.—Constant attention is paid to the correction of Provincialisms, and improper Pronunciation in both Languages. EXTRA ANNUAL CHARGES. Italian, £6 6s.; Piano Forte, £6 6s.; Harp, £6 6s.; Drawing, £6 6s.; Dancing, £4 4s.; Writing and Arithmetic, £2 2s. (no charge for Entrances); Washing, £4 4s.—No deduction to be allowed for temporary absence.—One Quarter's previous notice to be given of the removal of a Pupil, or that time to be paid for. VACATIONS. At Midsummer, Six Weeks; Christmas, Four Weeks; and any Young Lady remaining at School during the Vacations, to pay One Guinea per Week. Day Boarders, Twenty Guineas per Annum. Day Scholars, Twelve Guineas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUN INN, MARYPORT, TO LET. TO BE LET, for a Term of Years, or from Year to Year, and to be Entered upon at Candlemas next, or sooner if required, ALL that Commodious and well-accustomed INN, or PUBLIC HOUSE, known by the Sign of the SUN INN, with Two excellent Stables containing 12 Stalls, Chaise-house, Sheds, Yard, and other suitable conveniences, situate in and fronting Wood Street, Crosby Street, and the Market Place, in MARYPORT, in the County of Cumberland. The Tenant may, if desirous, be accommodated with any part of the Furniture, &c. now upon the said Premises, at a fair Valuation. For further Particulars as to Terms, please to apply Personally (or by Letter, post-paid), to Mr. JOSEPH FELL, the Owner, upon the Premises, or at the Office of Mr. SIM, Attorney-at-Law, Senhouse Street, Maryport.———Dec. 26, 1818. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SOLD, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, with immediate Possession, an extremely neat and convenient modern-built DWELLING-HOUSE, situate in the pleasant village of TEMPLESOWERBY, Westmorland; comprising two excellent and well-proportioned Rooms on the Ground Floor, five Bed-Rooms and a Dressing-Room up Stairs, commodious Kitchen, back Kitchen, Dairy, and a two-stalled Stable, together with a good Kitchen-Garden behind the Buildings, surrounded by a substantial Wall, and a handsome Court in front; the whole forming a most desirable residence for a small genteel Family. Also, a valuable FIELD, adjoining the Buildings, containing by Estimation, Four Acres. The Premises are held for the remainder of an unexpired term of 999 years, granted in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, by payment of a merely nominal Rent. Templesowerby, one of the most beautiful Villages in the North of England, is situate on the line of the Great North Road, upon which the Glasgow Mail, direct from London, and a Stage Coach, pass daily, near to the Banks of the River Eden, in fine Sporting and Romantic Country, at equal distances of Seven Miles from the Market Towns of Penrith and Appleby; and it possesses a superior advantage of affording a numerous and highly respectable Society. For further particulars apply to Messrs. BRIGGS & HALL, Solicitors, Appleby, Westmorland. Appleby, Dec. 30, 1818. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY RESIDENCE TO BE LET. TO BE LET, for the Term of Five or Seven Years, and Entered upon at Candlemas, 1819,—All that large and commodious DWELLING-HOUSE, situate at PARKBROOM, in the Parish of Stanwix, in the County of Cumberland, consisting of an excellent Kitchen, Back-Kitchen, and Parlour, with a Milk-House, Pantry, and other convenience below Stairs, and Six Lodging-Rooms upon the Second Floor, with a large Garden and Orchard behind the same, well stocked with Fruit Trees. The Premises are the Property of JAMES GRAHAM, Esquire, and Miss SIMPSON, of Richardby, and are most delightfully situated near the River Eden, and command a most pleasing view of the Eastern Mountains and Country adjacent, and were lately occupied by Mr. WILLIAM RICHARDSON. Mr. HENRY LAMBERT, of Parkbroom, will shew the Premises, and further particulars may be had by applying to Mr. BOUSTEAD, of Fisher Street, Carlisle, who is authorized to Let the same.

Fascinating stuff, both about the canal and the smallpox vaccination. Thank you for the links, Susan! Petra -----Original Message----- From: eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Susan Wilson via Sent: 26 November 2015 01:48 To: Petra Mitchinson <petra.mitchinson@doctors.org.uk>; eng-westmorland@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Carlisle Patriot, 26 Dec 1818 - Local News Hi Petra, I'm enjoying some of the "history lessons" your newspaper transcribing is encouraging. There's been quite a bit of mention of the canal Carlisle to Solway Firth, I wanted to know if/when it was built etc ... Here's a couple of interesting links: http://www.canalroutes.net/Carlisle-Canal.html Also search Google Books for "Abandoned & Vanished Canals of England (Inland Waterways) By Andy Wood". It contains an interesting chapter on Carlisle Canal. Susan -----Original Message----- From: eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Petra Mitchinson via Sent: Wednesday, 25 November 2015 23:32 To: Cumberland Mailing List; Westmorland List Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Carlisle Patriot, 26 Dec 1818 - Local News Saturday 26 Dec 1818 (p. 2, col. 6 - p. 3, col. 1-2) ... <<snip>> On Wednesday last, a General Meeting of the Subscribers to the intended Canal from Carlisle to the Solway Frith, was held at the Town Hall, when the draft of the act was submitted to their consideration; and it was unanimously resolved that measures should be taken to get it passed through both Houses of Parliament as soon as possible. <<end>>

Hi Petra, I'm enjoying some of the "history lessons" your newspaper transcribing is encouraging. There's been quite a bit of mention of the canal Carlisle to Solway Firth, I wanted to know if/when it was built etc ... Here's a couple of interesting links: http://www.canalroutes.net/Carlisle-Canal.html Also search Google Books for "Abandoned & Vanished Canals of England (Inland Waterways) By Andy Wood". It contains an interesting chapter on Carlisle Canal. Susan -----Original Message----- From: eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Petra Mitchinson via Sent: Wednesday, 25 November 2015 23:32 To: Cumberland Mailing List; Westmorland List Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Carlisle Patriot, 26 Dec 1818 - Local News Saturday 26 Dec 1818 (p. 2, col. 6 - p. 3, col. 1-2) ... <<snip>> On Wednesday last, a General Meeting of the Subscribers to the intended Canal from Carlisle to the Solway Frith, was held at the Town Hall, when the draft of the act was submitted to their consideration; and it was unanimously resolved that measures should be taken to get it passed through both Houses of Parliament as soon as possible. <<end>>

Hi all, Vaccination for small pox -- interesting -- hadn't realised it was being recommended by 1818, but then I checked Wikipedia ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox_vaccine <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox_vaccine> Various methods of inducing immunity known as "variolation" or "insufflation" (using "ingrafting" in Turkey) was recognised as a practice as much as 100 years earlier (Britain and North America), and the Chinese even earlier - 1567-1572. Susan -----Original Message----- From: eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com <mailto:eng-westmorland-bounces@rootsweb.com> ] On Behalf Of Petra Mitchinson via Sent: Wednesday, 25 November 2015 23:32 To: Cumberland Mailing List; Westmorland List Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Carlisle Patriot, 26 Dec 1818 - Local News Saturday 26 Dec 1818 (p. 2, col. 6 - p. 3, col. 1-2) <<snip>> The three sons of which the wife of Mr. Thomas BAXENDALE, near Preston, was lately delivered at one birth, have all fallen sacrifice to the small pox: and a poor man named John CROSS, a boat-wright, of Marsh, in Lincolnshire, has within the last fifteen days lost his wife and six fine children, by the same dreadful disease. This is a striking instance of the folly, we might almost say the wickedness, of not adopting vaccination. <<end>>

Saturday 26 Dec 1818 (p. 3, col. 5) BIRTH. At Woodslee, Dumfries-shire, on the 22nd inst. the Lady of George Scott ELLIOT, Esq. of Larriston, of a Son and Heir. MARRIAGES. At St. Mary's Church, in this City, on Thursday, Mr. Thos. GOLDEN, to Miss Sarah FOSTER.-On Friday, Mr. Francis Ivison BOYD, to Miss Mary Ann HODGSON.-Same day, Mr. James HARRISON, to Miss Mary REED. At St. Cuthbert's, on Saturday last, Mr. Walter HETHERINGTON, to Miss Mary RICKERBY.-On Thursday, Mr. Charles M'KENZIE, to Mary OVERTON. At Walton Church, on Wednesday last, by the Rev. Thomas IRELAND, Mr. Wm. ROBSON, of Hedon Banks, Northumberland, to Miss CALVERT, eldest daughter of Lowry CALVERT, Esq. of Sandysike. At Penrith, on Monday, Mr. Hugh WALLERSON, to Miss Jane CLEMONT. The 10th inst. at Appleby, Mr. STEVENSON, surgeon, to Miss BRIGGS. DEATHS. On Saturday morning last, in English-street, in this City, Miss Ann FERGUSON, fourth daughter of the late John FERGUSON, Esq. in her 21st year. Never was the death of a private individual more generally regretted than the death of this amiable young lady. Her exertions in the cause of charity-whether in visiting the aged and sick-in relieving the distressed-or in clothing and instructing the ignorant-were incessant and well-directed. If the tears of her family and numerous friends fall copiously on her grave, her memory will be no less sacred among the poor. The loss, indeed, wholly belongs to those who are left behind: she is gone to receive the reward of her piety and virtue. Since our last:-Mrs. Martha M'CANN, of Shaddongate, aged 76.-Mr. Robt. ROBINSON, of Ritson's Lane, aged 42.-Mr. James SMITH, of Caldcoats, aged 40.-Mr. Joseph STUBBS, of Scotch-street, aged 66.-Mrs. Sarah SIMPSON, of Blackwell, aged 77. At Brampton, on Sunday last, Mr. D. HOPE, aged 73. At Penrith, on Saturday last, Mary, the daughter of Mr. John WATSON, aged 11.-Same place, on Tuesday, Mrs. Dorothy FORSTER, widow, aged 47. At Whitehaven:-In Church-street, Mr. Jonathan MOORE, aged 79 years, greatly respected.-In Scotch-street, after a short illness, Mrs. Martha MARSHALL, aged 50 years. At Kendal, Miss M. BANKS, aged 23.-Mrs. Ann BAINBRIDGE, aged 50.-At Mill-Brow, near Ambleside, Mr. George RIGG, in the prime of life.-At Appleby, Mr. John PERCIVAL, jun. tallow-chandler, in the prime of life. On the 1st. instant, at Bishop's Auckland, Ralph HODGSON, Esq. aged 81; and on the 8th instant, his brother, George HODGSON, Esq., aged 77: he was upwards of 50 years Surveyor in the General Post-Office, and deservedly lamented. At Edinburgh, on the 12th inst. whether he had lately gone to finish his education, Mr. Rich. Graham DICKSON, of Annan, aged 22. At the Manse of Crossmichael, on the 5th inst. Mary, eldest daughter of the Rev. John JOHNSTONE, Minister of that parish, in the 22nd year of her age. At Dumfries, last week, after a long illness, Mr. Robert NICHOLSON, late deacon of the incorporation of hammermen. At Dumfries, on the 18th inst, Mary, the daughter of Mr. John SPENCE. At Ormiston, on the 16th inst. Ann, daughter of the late Captain JOHNSTONE, Barrack-master of the Dumfries-shire militia. On the 28th ult. at Kilmarnock, Mrs. BRUCE. She was tapped 42 times, and 500 Scots pints of water drawn off, a quantity almost incredible, in the short space of 25 months, amounting in weight to 2000 lbs., nevertheless she was able to attend divine service until a few days of her death. Suddenly, on Friday se'nnight, at Douglas, Isle of Man, Ann, the wife of Mr. William DIXON, aged 34. At Eton, aged 72, Mr. Richard ATKINS, printer, who for 55 years had been employed as compositor of the Greek and Latin books for the use of Eton School.

Saturday 26 Dec 1818 (p. 2, col. 6 – p. 3, col. 1-2) We are happy in announcing the return of Mr. CARLYLE to this City. Since his commencement in Nov. 1817, upwards of 200 Ladies and Gentlemen have sat to him, and about 30 during his short visit to the South of Scotland. This is the best proof we can give of the excellence of his productions: we refer our readers to his address in another column. On Wednesday last, a General Meeting of the Subscribers to the intended Canal from Carlisle to the Solway Frith, was held at the Town Hall, when the draft of the act was submitted to their consideration; and it was unanimously resolved that measures should be taken to get it passed through both Houses of Parliament as soon as possible. It is designed, if practicable, to introduce a clause which will be of great benefit to the inhabitants of Carlisle and its neighbourhood, namely, to give the Committee of Management the power of appointing a person to measure or weigh all coals that may be sold at the Canal basin, in order to prevent the frauds which it is notorious are daily practised in the sale of that article;—this person, when he has weighed or measured the quantity wanted, at the expense of the seller, will send or deliver to the purchaser a ticket certifying that the weight or measure is really what it purports to be.—There is now, we understand, a fair prospect of carrying the navigation onwards to the Eastern Coast: the gentlemen of Newcastle, we are told, are again on the alert, and are determined to persevere: so we are informed, and we are ready to believe it, for we have no doubt of their public spirit: in that case, the inhabitants of Carlisle, and those who have so nobly come forward in support of the measure in Cumberland, will have an additional reason for congratulation that they took the post of honour and led the way. May they be rewarded an hundred fold! and this they may reasonably expect if the whole of the navigation is completed.—A fact was stated at this Meeting of a pleasing nature: the Canal Committee lately advertised the casting of a considerable quantity of clay to be let, near Fisher's Cross, for brick-making. Forty tenders were given in for this work—and it was let for just one half the expense laid down in Mr. CHAPMAN's estimate. Taking this as a criterion, little fear need be entertained that the total charge will exceed that gentleman's calculations. The workmen who have contracted to cut the clay for brick-making, on the line of Canal, about a mile this side of Bowness, have been much impeded in their labour this week, by unexpectedly coming in contact with the foundation of the celebrated Roman Wall. After this was removed, they came to a regular pavement immediately underneath it. The quantity of stones dug out is considerable, and they are, in general, of a large size. Should the foundation extend further, it will become very useful in the construction of the Canal, as stones are valuable in that neighbourhood. What a difference in the state of the country do the two works imply! The Earl of Lonsdale's birth-day will be celebrated at the King's Head, Appleby, on the 29th inst.: Also at Whitehaven, in the usual manner. We have had some sharp frosts during the past week, which have put a stop to premature vegetation. On Thursday last, a young woman named MILLER, 20 years of age, nearly lost her life in Shaddongate, near this city, in a most melancholy manner. While standing with her back towards the fire, her clothes caught in a flame, and discovering it, she immediately ran into the road, screaming and calling for assistance in her flight, though there were some persons in the house with her. Her rapid motion increased the strength of the flames, and she ran about so violently that no one for the moment could render her any aid. At length a young man named Jonathan STORY, rushed out of his shop, caught her his arms, threw her down, and thus extinguished the fire, but not without being burnt himself very considerably. The poor young woman was dreadfully scalded as well as frightened. Medical aid was instantly obtained, but there is very little hope of her recovery. On Saturday last, Jane GRAHAM was committed to Carlisle gaol, charged with stealing a piece of Beef, the property of Mr. Joseph ALLISON, of Stainton.—And the preceding day, Edward BURROW was likewise committed for killing two rabbits in the warren of Mr. Robert BEEBY. Yesterday, Elizabeth IRVING, and Isabella IRVING, single woman, arrived at our gaol, committed by John CHRISTIAN, Esq. for burglariously breaking into the dwelling house of Mr. George TODIFF, of Woolstey Hall, and stealing therefrom divers articles of wearing apparel, and other property. The poor felons confined in the gaol return thanks to a benevolent person unknown, for a plentiful mess of Beef for thirty-five. Mr. MULCASTER, of Stanwix, has this year given his usual annual gift of coals, beef, and potatoes to the poor inhabitants of that village. Mr. John GRAHAM, of Blackhall Wood, is now soiling his cattle with natural grass, the fourth time cutting; he has a good supply without any kind of forcing by water, or by any other method. There appears to be at Penrith, a set of depredators, whose plan it is to enter people's houses when the doors are left open, or when the family happens to be absent, and stealing whatever they can most readily carry off.—On Saturday evening last, some one took a dining table and several other articles from a dwelling-house: various houses have experienced similar visits,—so that it is now the duty of housekeepers and servants to be more than ordinarily circumspect. Committed to Appleby gaol, Betty NICHOLSON, charged with stealing £14 in bank notes from the house of Thomas GIBSON, in the township of Helsington. Tuesday se'nnight, the Anniversary of the subscribers and benefactors to the National School lately erected at Kendal, was held in that town, when a satisfactory report from the Committee was read, and other business transacted, The subscribers dined at the King's Arms on the occasion, John PEARSON, Esq. Mayor of Kendal, in the Chair. Daniel WILSON, Esq. Dallam Tower, and several of the most respectable gentlemen of the neighbourhood, were among the company. The generous founder, Matthew PIPER, Esq. of Whitehaven, was not forgotten. Considerable damage was done by fire, last week, in the flax and tow shop of Messrs. CRAGG and BOWERBANK, Milnthorp, Westmorland. It is intended to present Joshua DIXON, M. D. with a Piece of Plate, as a mark of public respect for his gratuitous attendance on the patients relieved at the Whitehaven Dispensary, during a period of thirty five years, and upwards. Lord Ellenborough's remains have been interred in the Charter House, of which he was a Governor: his Lordship was in his 69th year. One night last week, the gamekeeper of Cuthbert ELLISON, Esq. M. P. of Hebburn Hall, was shot in the thigh by a young man, one of a gang of poachers whom he detected. The offender is in custody. Appointments in the Isle of Man:—J. COSNAHAN, Esq. late Water Bailiff, to be one of his Majesty's Deemsters, vice the Hon. Deemster MOORE, deceased. Robert STEWART, Esq. to be Collector of his Majesty's Customs, vice William SCOTT, Esq. deceased. George QUIRK, Esq. late Secretary to the Hon. Lieut.-Governor SMELT, to be Water Bailiff, vice John COSNAHAN, Esq. promoted. St. Ann's Hospital Appleby.—There are two sides to every question, and the proper method of coming to a decision is to hear both. We last week inserted an extract from a Kendal paper relative to the funds of the above institution: we find the following answer to it in another Journal, printed in that town:— "Now this writer was not aware, that while endeavouring to raise a charge against the Earl of Thanet he has shewn that this Nobleman has been in the habit of paying to the poor three times as much as was directed to do by the will of the Foundress. By referring to Dr. BURN's History of Westmorland we find a summary of the Statutes of the Foundress, Anne Countess of Pembroke, which concludes thus—"and they, (the Heirs of the Countess) also to be visitors of the said Hospital, and have power to expel for immorality or any other cause: and with the consent of the Lord Chancellor or of the Archbishop of York for the time being, to have power to make Statutes for the government of the said Hospital and disposition of the lands, goods, and revenues thereof; the said revenues not to exceed the sum of £100 yearly." Vol. I. p. 329. And in the Statutes the distribution of this £100 among the Widows and Chaplain after a reservation for repairs, is provided for. The poor Widows, who if they had been dealt with according to the letter of the charter would have had a scanty pittance, enjoy at present a comfortable subsistence. The Estates of the Hospital have but recently been raised to their present rent, and the Earl of Thanet has directed that from Christmas next, £10 a-year shall be added to each of the stipends. This, on 14, will amount to £140; which, added to the sum mentioned makes £430. That ingenuous writer never mentions any of the necessary deductions from the gross produce of the land, of which all landholders are well enough aware; nor any of the necessary outgoings of an Establishment like the Hospital; nor the directions of the Foundress to reserve a certain part of the revenue to provide against contingences.—Now to the charge against Mr. BROUGHAM. Why, (it is said,) did he not inquire into this abuse in the Hospital at Appleby as Chairman of the Education Committee? In the first place we have shewn that there is no abuse; but, on the contrary, that the Visitors of that Hospital have acted with a degree of generosity for which they are deserving of praise: in the next place if there had been any abuse, Mr. BROUGHAM as Chairman of the Education Committee, could have nothing to do with it." The three sons of which the wife of Mr. Thomas BAXENDALE, near Preston, was lately delivered at one birth, have all fallen sacrifice to the small pox: and a poor man named John CROSS, a boat-wright, of Marsh, in Lincolnshire, has within the last fifteen days lost his wife and six fine children, by the same dreadful disease. This is a striking instance of the folly, we might almost say the wickedness, of not adopting vaccination.