Carlisle Journal, 25 Nov 1815 - Local News (2)
Petra Mitchinson
Saturday 25 Nov 1815 (p. 2, col. 5 + p. 3, col. 1-2 + 4) [continued]
Upon a careful re-perusal of the Act for regulating the Fisheries in the Solway Firth and its tributary streams, we are convinced (though the act in many places is rather ambiguously worded), that the disposal of all fish taken from persons convicted of taking or having it in their possession unlawfully, is with the Magistrate before whom the conviction takes place; who may do with it as seemeth to him proper. We mention this, because it is the general idea, that such forfeitures should go to the poor; and it was with the like view of obviating misconception, that we lately afforded one of the Magistrates of this city an opportunity of doing away what we even then thought an improper impression upon the public mind.
On Wednesday the 15th inst. the Congregational chapel at Kirkby-Stephen, in Westmorland, was re-opened for divine worship. In the morning the Rev. R. MACLEAN, of Kendal, preached, from Col. i. 28;—one of the Itinerants in the afternoon; and the Rev. J. WHITRIDGE, of Carlisle, from Acts, xv. 36, in the evening. There were numerous congregations at all the services; and particularly in the evening, when the chapel was crowded with a respectable and attentive audience. The chapel is considerably enlarged, is now very commodious, and promises to be filled with very serious and consistent Christians. Since the Rev. J. STEWART has regularly preached at Kirkby-Stephen, the number of hearers has much increased; considerable attention has been excited in the town to religion; and some individuals manifest that real good has already been effected by the divine blessing on his ministry. It is in immediate contemplation to establish a Sunday School in the chapel; and some pious young persons are ready to engage in this important work. Such exertions are much needed there, but especially in some of the neighbouring villages, which exhibit a deplorable want of provision for the souls of their inhabitants. The Congregational friends at Kirkby-Stephen, though not alone in efforts of Christian love, are desirous of sharing largely in such honour; particularly in that honour which arises from conformity to Him, who went about doing good. Notwithstanding their success may have excited the prejudice and jealousy of certain characters, they would persevere in the amiable and forgiving spirit of the gospel, ambitious to exemplify its inimitable excellencies, and to provoke others only to love and good works.
We understand, that the operation of bronchotomy (an operation not generally practiced in this district of the kingdom) was performed this week upon a horse that was in a dreadful state of suffering,—with every appearance of success, by Mr. WILSON, of this city. The animal obtained immediate relief.
On the evening of yesterday week, a person walked into a watchmaker's shop in Whitehaven, selected a watch, laid down his pocket-book, and walked off.—The pocket-book contained nothing of value.
FECUNDITY.—A cow belonging to Mr. Richard GARTH, of Holme, near Burton-in-Kendal, brought forth seven full-grown calves, within two years, viz. on the 17th November, 1813, two; on the 10th of November, 1814, two; and on the 14th November, 1815, three; all of which, excepting two, have lived and done well.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Thanet, Hereditary Sheriff of the county of Westmorland, has been pleased to appoint Thomas BRIGGS, Esq. of Appleby, his Under-Sheriff for the said county.
A striking instance of the variation of the climate of Great Britain has occurred this year. The 9th of June was 3 degrees colder than the 10th of November; Farenheit's [sic] thermometer being at 52 on the former, and 55 on the latter date.
The Rev. Isaac GRAYSON, head-master of the Grammar-school at York, has been instituted by the Archbishop of that Province to the rectory of St. Mary, Castlegate.
Launched, from the building yard of Messrs. WHITESIDE and Co. a fine coppered shallop called the FALMOUTH, burden 25 tons register, for the ship, Martha Brae; will sail latter end of this or begining [sic] of next week for Jamaica.
The Saltom, SANDERSON, of Workington, is put into Galway, from America.
A boat belonging to the Albion, POTTS, of Whitehaven, was upset on the 12th inst. in Dublin river. The crew were all saved, with the exception of John ROBINSON, a native of Whitehaven.
Arrived at Dumfries, on 21st instant, the brig Jessie, Capt. Geo. THOMSON, from St. Andrews New Brunswick, with a cargo of timber, after a passage of 26 days.—Left St. Andrew’s 26th ult. in company with the brig, Trader, M'LEAN, of and for Greenock, and parted company 28th. Left loading, the London, Capt. FRASER, for Whitehaven, which would sail 29th. The Lion, Capt. MILLEN, arrived out from Liverpool, 22d ult.
Yesterday week, a fine sloop, called the MARY, built by Alexander KIRKPATRICK and Co. ship-builders, Kirkcudbright, was launched from the building yard.