Carlisle Patriot, 05 Nov 1825 - Local News (1)

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Saturday 05 Nov 1825   (p. 2, col. 5-6 and p. 3, col. 1 + 6)

 

On Thursday evening, a preparatory meeting of gentlemen was held at the Bush Inn, in this City, to confer on the best means of erecting, by joint-stock company or otherwise, a public building, such as shall be an ornament to the city, and afford accommodation for a news-room, public library, public meetings, &c. From the conversation which took place, it appeared that all present were fully alive to the feasibility of the proposed undertaking; and, finally, resolutions were passed to the effect that such an undertaking would be highly beneficial; that the garden opposite the Bush Inn would afford an eligible scite; and an open Committee was named, whose duty it will be to make all necessary inquiries, procure plans, estimates, &c., and roport [sic] to another meeting to be held at the Bush Inn early in December, the proceedings of which meeting will of course be made public.

 

On Saturday last, an inquest was held at Flatt, parish of Bewcastle, before Richard LOWRY, Esq., one of the coroners for this county, in view of the body of Isabella ARMSTRONG, aged 74 years, who was found dead in bed by her brother, without marks of violence on her person. Verdict, died by the visitation of God.—And on Wednesday last, another inquest was held before the same gentleman, at Durdar, near this city, on the body of Wm. BROWN, aged 75 years, who on the day preceding, fell from a chair while sitting in the kitchen of Sarah BELL, and instantly expired. Verdict, died by the visitation of God.

 

The Carlisle Harriers will cast off, on Monday the 7th instant, at Lime Kilns, Broadfield; on Wednesday, at the Stub, Kirklinton; and on Friday, at Cumwhitton—each morning at 9.

 

Throughout the whole of this district on Sunday last, a storm of wind and rain prevailed which has rarely been equalled. About three o'clock, the rain poured down at Carlisle in one complete sheet, darkening the air, and deluging every place where the water had not a free outlet.

 

M'VEAY, who is under charge of uttering forged notes of the Royal Bank of Scotland, was fully committed on Saturday last. We hear that the Bank intends to avail itself of the information which the prisoner has offered to communicate, and through which, probably, greater offenders may be brought to justice.

 

The launch of the first vessel ever built at Carlisle, took place on Monday last, at one o'clock in the afternoon, near the Canal Basin. A great number of spectators were present, and about forty persons were on her deck when she slid off the stocks, very beautifully, amid loud cheering,—Dr. BLAMIRE, in the usual way, baptising her "The City," by dashing a bottle of rum against her bows. We have already stated that she was built, in the most substantial manner, and of the best materials, by Messrs BELL of Bowness, for Messrs. ALLISON, MARTINDALE, and Co. of Carlisle; her tonnage is 84 tons per register; and she is destined to be employed as a general trader. After the launch, the vessel was warped into the Basin, and placed alongside the warehouse, where the proprietors liberally entertained a large party of friends with a cold collation (laid out in the hold) and a plentiful supply of excellent cold punch. Dr. BLAMIRE presided. Among the toasts were—the King—Success to the new vessel—the health of the Owners—of the Builders—Good luck to the Master—the Lord Lieutenant, &c. Several songs were sung; and the company concluded the afternoon most harmoniously. Except that a few boys got a wetting by crowding too near the slip, when the vessel entered and caused a partial overflow of the water, not the slightest accident occurred.

 

Mr. HOLDEN's last Lecture, on Monday evening, was attended by a numerous and genteel audience, who were much gratified by the valuable fund of amusement and instruction which he laid before them.

 

A correspondent says:—"Carlisle was never at any time so infested as as [sic] present with idle, disorderly young fellows, who perambulate the city and neighbourhood, at all hours, studying and practising mischief of all kinds."

 

A specimen of a second crop from a summer apple tree, in the garden of Mr. C. BESWICK, Caldewgate, was sent us on Monday—it was 3½ inches long, and 4½ inches in circumference. The tree produced a considerable number equally fine. And on Thursday, a still greater natural curiosity was handed to us by Messrs. HUTTON, nursery and seedsmen—a pear 9 inches long, 13¼ inches in circumference; weight 28 ounces!

 

Whitehaven Theatre, on Monday night, after having been lighted up, was closed for want of an audience!

 

 

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