Carlisle Patriot, 15 Oct 1825 - Local News (2)

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Saturday 15 Oct 1825   (p. 2, col. 4-6 and p. 3, col. 4 + 6)     [continued]

 

We are informed that a fine woodcock, weighing nearly eleven ounces, was on Thursday the 14th inst., shot near Newby. This is the first we have heard of that has been killed in our neighbourhood this season; yet the Cumberland Pacquet states that one was shot so early as the 30th ult., near Bootle.

 

Some of the leading butchers of this city having determined on having a good supper and a blow-out, at a certain public-house in Scotch-street, several dishes were sent to a neighbouring oven, and among the rest a favourite pie of large dimensions and savoury materials. This delicious viand, intended for the principal ornament of the feast, was surreptitiously carried off from the bakehouse by an idle wag, an apprentice to one of the parties, who, with his mischievous associates, conveyed the delicious prize to an ale-house in Fisher-street, where the ponderous dish was soon cleared of its contents, amidst much merriment and exultation. The enraged knights of the cleaver, having learned what was going on, dispatched a constable to the scene of action, who interrupted much hilarity and enjoyment by apprehending the unfortunate delinquent, and hauling him before the august assembly of masters, who sat in judgment upon him, and from whom he received a severe but well-merited rebuke.

 

A short time ago, we inserted a paragraph from a Whitehaven paper, setting forth the gormandizing powers of a sail-cloth weaver, commonly known by the name of Gwordy Bothero alias Cowrumps. We little expected at that time, that our own good city could have presented Gwordy with such a worthy competitor. On Monday night last, a graceless youth, named Frank GRAHAM, but commonly called Daft Frank, about 17 or 18 years of age, not tall, and remarkably slender, undertook to eat a leg of mutton 7lbs. weight for his supper. This beastly achievement (alike creditable to the poor brute who perfomed it, and those who urged him to the task) was performed in a public-house in Botchergate. A person was appointed to carve, and Frank commenced operations in great glee, and was not long in laying by the whole of the mutton, with a large dishful of boiled turnips, and a plentiful supply of bread. During his repast, the gourmand was supplied with no fewer than seven jugs of water, preferring it to ale through fear of sickness. Frank's feast, however, did not end here, for his appetite seemed to increase as he proceeded. A supply of bread and cheese was brought, and he presently devoured more of it than would have served any ordinary man. He then washed down the whole with a quart of ale, and finished with a glass of brandy and water. The poor biped, who is not very perfect in his intellect, finding himself an object of so much attention, began to think he had performed a meritorious act, and commenced capering and dancing on the floor. In short, he was so overpowered by a subscription and the greetings of the numerous and enlightened company who surrounded him, that he began to swagger and boast that he would then, for a wager, sup as much pottage as could be made from 2lbs. of oatmeal; but no one dared to hazard his money on so hopeless a concern.

 

There is no foundation for the story of a woman having been murdered in the neighbourhood of Appleby. (Appleby correspondent.)

 

The house of Mr. FRYER, innkeeper, Appleby, was robbed, on Saturday last, of various articles of wearing apparel. The thief broke into a bed-chamber next to the dancing-room, the noise from which no doubt favoured his project. The staple of the lock was forced from its place, and a foot mark was distinctly seen upon the floor next morning.

 

Mr. William RAISBECK, son of Mr. Robert RAISBECK, surgeon, Appleby, had his pocket picked the other day at Richmond races;—the offender is fully committed for the offence.

 

John CAMPBELL, the man charged with robbing the shop of Mr. M. PARKIN, of Appleby, has been fully committed for trial at the Sessions, on Monday next. John WILSON, a man of respectable exterior, has also been fully committed for pocket-picking at Kirkby-Stephen fair.

 

The publicans of Appleby still continue to sell their ale at eightpence per quart. The cask of malt liquor (18 gallons) which costs them twenty-two shillings, they sell for forty-eight!!! Their moderation therefore is not quite so apparent as that of the Scotchman who knew nothing about per centages, only he was content with having one half by the other. Let them sell their ale at sixpence per standard quart (not customary observe, which is too frequently the case) let them have 60 or 65 per cent, but certainly not above one hundred! The public at large should have the benefit of the reduction of the malt duty.

 

On Sunday week, Miles and Stephen THISTLETHWAITE being in pursuit of some ducks which had swam over the Lune, a little to the north of Kirkby Lonsdale, were overpowered by the strength of the current, washed from the ford over which they were attempting to cross, and carried into the depth of the stream. The father, who resides at a farm-house called Hawes, being alarmed by the cries of a third son who was upon the spot, hastened to the river, plunged in and succeeded in rescuing the younger son, Stephen, from a watery grave, at the very moment when he saw Miles sinking to rise no more.

 

In our last, instead of a good saddle having been lost at Brough-Hill fair, we should have said a good saddle-mare, the property of Mr. CROSBY, of Kirkbythore.

 

On Friday afternoon, as Mr. Thomas SILLICK, road surveyor under Mr. M'ADAM, (who has been stationed at Fourstones, near Hexham, for the last 12 months) was returning from Haltwhistle homeward, on coming upon the middle of the bridge which crosses the burn at the east end of that town, his horse reared upon the battlement, and he was precipitated into the burn, which being much swollen, with the rain that had fallen in the early part of the day, bore him down so rapidly, that, notwithstanding the utmost exertion, he was not taken out till he had very nearly reached the river Tyne. Medical assistance was immediately procured, but although he was not more than five minutes in the water, the vital spark had fled. Thus perished this unfortunate young man, who was not 20 years of age. He was a native of Devonshire, and from his professional abilities and amiable manners, was respected by all who knew him.

 

An inquest was held on Wednesday last, at Hebburn Colliery, on the bodies of Martin SQUIRES, John SMITH, William REED, and John CORBY, who were on the day preceding at work down the coal pit, when the carburreted [sic] hydrogen in the pit took fire at a steel mill, which was employed while the "Davys" were cooling, and they were suffocated by the after or choke damp. They were all burnt, but not so much as to cause death. Verdict—Accidental death.

 

We regret that the Herring fishery this season has been hitherto very unproductive, and that the weather has taken a very unfavourable turn for the poor fishermen. We understand, that many of the country families are yet unprovided with their stock of fish for the year.—Isle of Man Paper, Oct. 7.

 

The constables of Lancashire will not allow newspaper reporters to attend inquests.

 

A cargo of coals is about to be shipped at Stockton for Holland. This is the commencement of an export trade in coals from the river Tees.

 

The brig Stamper, DILLONS, of Maryport, arrived at St. John's N. B. after a tedious passage of seven weeks.

 

The sloop Nicholas, BARNES, sailed from Maryport on the 7th inst., with the wind at S. W. Her mast was carried away when 8 miles north of the port, but the Joseph and Mary, then in company, saved the crew, and took the vessel in tow; she however soon afterwards went down.

 

On the morning of Friday, the 7th current, the Betsey of Whitehaven, a small vessel of about ten tons burthen, sailed from the Isle of Whithorn for that port, in ballast. Her crew consisted of two persons, the Master, Robert LOVE, and his son, a boy of about 13 years of age; and when half way between Whithorn and the Ross, the father confided the helm to his son, and employed himself in removing a piece of coal, which by accident had got into the pump-box. During this operation a heavy sea struck the Betsey on the broadside, and made her heel with such violence that poor LOVE was pitched overboard and unfortunately drowned. His son, who was left thus entirely helpless, was incapable of rendering him the smallest assistance, and his story is, that he never saw his father afterwards. In a little time the Betsey was passed by the Ann, WILKINSON master, to whom the boy called and with tears in his eyes told them what had happened, and craved assistance; but it was all in vain, for the inhuman crew paid no attention, although the vessels were not more than five yards asunder. To save his own life the poor lad ran the boat ashore at Brighouse Bay, and succeeded in getting safely to land; but the vessel has become a total wreck. The conduct of WILKINSON is truly unaccountable, as sailors are in general very humane.

 

 

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…. The cask of malt liquor (18 gallons) which costs them twenty-two shillings, they sell for forty-eight!!! …..

 

Google AI (that I still don’t trust) says a standard cask of single malt whisky in the UK typically costs between £1,500 and £5,000 for a new or young cask, though prices can exceed £50,000 for older, rarer, or more prestigious casks. Prices vary by distillery, cask type (e.g., sherry vs. bourbon), and age, with 3-10 year old casks often ranging from £4,000-£8,000.

 

Sheesh!