Carlisle Patriot, 12 Nov 1825 - Local News (2)

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Saturday 12 Nov 1825   (p. 2, col. 5-6 and p. 3, col. 1 + 6)     [continued]

 

The Carlisle harriers will cast off on Monday the 14th instant, at the Black Greyhound, Broadfield; on Wednesday, at Stanwix; and on Friday, at Cumwhitton—each morning at nine o'clock.

 

Inquests held before Richard LOWRY, Esq. one of the coroners for this County:—On the 7th inst. at Fair View, parish of Alston, on the body of Hannah LEE, aged 78 years, who on the preceding day was found dead at a place called Briggle Burn Hush, having accidentally fallen down a precipice, into it, and when discovered she was in a standing position, her person entirely covered with rubbish, excepting a small part of her head only, and, of course, she was smothered. Verdict, accidental death.—On the 10th inst. at Catterlen, in the parish of Newton, in view of the body of John EDMONDSON, aged 15 years, who hung himself at that place on the 9th, in Mr. THOMPSON's barn, by tying himself up to a beam with a handkerchief. Verdict, Lunacy.

 

An inquest was held on Monday last in Annetwell-street, before one of the city coroners, upon view of the body of Jane SCOTT, aged nine years. On Friday the 4th instant, the father and mother of the deceased went to Kingmoor to work, and left her and a brother and sister (both younger than herself) to keep the house until they returned. Between twelve and one the deceased had been blowing the fire, and her clothes accidentally ignited. She raised a terrible scream, and one of the neighbours, judging that all was not right, immediately ran to her assistance, when she found her almost entirely enveloped in flames. She lingered till between twelve and one on Sunday, when she expired.—Verdict, accidental death.

 

Greater Spotted Woodpecker, (Picus Major, LIN.)—A very fine young male specimen of this species was taken in a garden belonging to Mr. G. ARMSTRONG, innkeeper, at the end of Caldew Bridge, on Tuesday last. It was caught by a cat on one of the trees, and when seized made a loud jarring noise, peculiar to the birds of this species, which attracted the attention of his daughter, who, on opening the door, was astonished to see the cat enter the house with its victim, where it was instantly secured. Apparently it had received little injury, for when placed in a cage it was most surprising to observe with what force and rapidity it struck the bars with its bill, greatly resembling the smart strokes of a small hammer: it refused all food and died on Wednesday afternoon. It is certainly a most unusual circumstance that a bird of this description should have been found in such a situation, as they are rarely seen except in extensive woods, and even there, but seldom in this county. Mr. A. was extremely obliging in shewing this curious bird to all persons anxious to inspect it.

 

By an authorised notice among our advertisements, the reader may ascertain the precise line which the intended Railroad between Carlisle and Newcastle is destined to occupy.

 

Mr. LOWRY, teacher at Hayton Castle, was, on the 15th ult., elected master of the endowed Grammar school of Newchurch, vacant by the death of the Rev. Alfred GRUNDY.

 

Carlisle Castle is now become the artillery depot for this district.

 

A correspondent recommends that the proposed new building, opposite the Bush Inn, should embrace a neat theatre, of moderate dimensions, which would be the means, he thinks, of raising the Drama, amongst us, to its proper elevation of character, and could hardly fail of paying a handsome per centage on the money expended, as such a building would be in frequent requisition for lectures, exhibitions, &c.

 

Mr. JEBB, an officer of the 3d Light Dragoons, walked from Newcastle to this place in 12 hours, on Tuesday week.

 

A story is afloat, and is, we believe, quite true, that one of the sentries at the Castle was almost frightened to death on Monday night last, by a ghost, which mischievously assumed the shape of an—owl! The poor man yet labours under the horrors of the perilous visitation.

 

A brood of young crows were last week seen near Woodbank print-works.

 

A turkey was lately raffled for at a public-house in this City, of the extraordinary weight of nineteen pounds, odd ounces.

 

Saturday last was the anniversary of the discovery of the gunpowder plot, on which occasion the flag was hoisted at Carlisle Castle, and at noon the usual salute was fired from the batteries.

 

Miss FOOTE makes her first appearance at Dumfries Theatre on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next; after which, we presume, she will re-visit Carlisle.

 

We are happy to hear that the OLD HOUSE which has so long disgraced the principal street in Penrith, is at last doomed to give way to the prevailing spirit of improvement. The premises have been purchased with a view to demolition; and from the example set by his Grace the Duke of Devonshire and the Earl of Lonsdale, who have both, with their wonted liberality, most handsomely subscribed, there is little doubt but a fund will be speedily raised for the accomplishment of so desirable an object.

 

There is every prospect of an immediate enlargement of the Church yard at Penrith (at present far too small) by the purchasing of a garden adjoining the same.

 

Mr. COOPER, manager of the Theatre at Penrith, continues to receive every encouragement from the gentry of Penrith and immediate neighbourhood. At the annual meeting of the Amicable Society, holden at the Fleece Inn, on Friday the 4th inst., about £300 were subscribed, in £10 and £20 shares, for the purpose of building a neat and convenient theatre—to answer also the purpose of delivering lectures, balls, &c. There is little doubt, that, if a piece of ground suitable for the occasion can be procured, in or contiguous to the town, these efforts will ultimately be crowned with success.

 

The dye-house of Messrs. SCOTT and BAXTER, in the neighbourhood of Wigton, was discovered to be on fire on Wednesday night, the 8th instant, by Mr. DUGDALE, jun. He made his way to the town as fast as possible, and gave the alarm; when, by the prompt assistance rendered, the flames were extinguished without doing much damage. It is supposed to have been occasioned from some sparks falling from a lamp amongst some bags. The workmen had been absent about an hour.

 

Although Monday last, in this neighbourhood, was an exceedingly cold day, with a north-west wind, there were strong flashes of lightning in the evening, but without thunder. Since then, we have had heavy rain, hail, sleet, snow; and at present a severe frost prevails, and the surrounding mountains are covered with snow. Such an intense degree of cold has not occurred in the beginning of November for many years past.

 

 

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