[List-Cumbria] Carlisle Journal, 10 Sep 1814 - Local News

[Petra Mitchinson]

Saturday 10 Sep 1814   (p. 3, col. 2-4)

 

PROJECTED IMPROVEMENTS. 

 

Having last week directed the public attention to the improvements which were carrying forward on the west of the city, in
connection with these, we take the liberty to point out a subject which (without punning) we conceive to be of a very grave nature,
and of considerable importance.—It has been long a matter of great and general complaint, that the burial-grounds of the two parish
churches were much too small to receive the mortal remains of an encreasing population, without shocking the delicacy of friends,
and tainting the atmosphere with pestiferous exhalations. Every one knows how important to the vital functions is an uncontaminated
state of the air; and this subject becomes of still more immediate concern in a manufacturing town, which is not the most favourable
to longevity.—In order to remedy the evil, an endevour was made some time ago to procure a suitable field in the neighbourhood for
the inhumation of dead bodies; but without effect. A considerable piece of ground behind St. Cuthbert's church has been hitherto
overlooked: this ground, is low, and in its present state a complete nuisance, serving as a receptacle for all the filth from the
adjacent drains. At a trivial expence it might be drained over, and the ground raised to a proper height by means of mold obtained
from the improved line of road behind the Deanery, which is at present much too high. If necessary, an addition might be made to
this new burying-ground from that part of Eaglesfield Abbey, which fronts the Grammar School and tithe barn; which plot of ground,
so far from tending to public convenience, by its position tends to the accumulation of all kinds of filth and rubbish—not very
agreeable any where, but peculiarly offensive in the neighbourhood of a place of public worship.—Were these humble hints adopted,
sufficient room would be afforded for one thousand graves, so that (taking the average number of deaths) there would be no necessity
to disturb the ashes of those new interred for three years to come: part of this fresh ground might be sold to such families as
might be desirous to have private vaults.—We may be permitted to subjoin,—that  were the unsightly wall which surrounds the
church-yard removed, and a low one erected, and surmounted with palisade, the expence would bear no comparison to the elegancy of
the effect. 

 

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CARLISLE RACES.—It is understood that the friends of wrestling will again promote that amusement at our races, and excellent
diversion is expected. The border wrestlers having for the last two years won the first prize, betting has already begun in their
favour. The wrestlers having given such universal satisfaction by their peaceable deportment, the higher ranks of society are now
convinced that wrestling is only a friendly display of agility between the combatants, and are therefore disposed to give it
encouragement. 

 

The Theatrical season promises to close with an eclat fully equal to its auspicious commencement; the plays of Pizarro, Revenge, &c.
&c. have been performed this week to crowded audiences, and it is ample testimony to the satisfaction given, to say, Mr. William
M'CREADY upheld the principal characters. We trust the inhabitants will not forget, when apprised of his Benefit, to pay the tribute
due to genius and talent. 

 

On Monday arrived here, where they are cantoned, a troop of the 3d Dragoon Guards, from Darlington. A troop of the same regiment has
proceeded to Workington, in consequence of the disturbances which last week prevailed there. 

 

Since our last have been committed to our gaol, charged with being concerned in the riot at Workington, Joseph BOWNESS, Joseph
PEARSON, Joseph ALLINSON, and Wm. BELL. 

 

On Monday was held in Caldewgate a Coroner's inquest on the body of Nancy RIDLEY, of that place, whose death was owing to the
following circumstance:—On the night of the 28th ult. the deceased, and a person who lives in the neighbourhood of this city, with
whom she cohabited, were returning from Itonfield, in a state of intoxication. On the road RIDLEY stumbled several times through the
effects of liquor, and in a narrow lane which leads from St. Nicholas into Botchergate, in one of her embraces of "mother earth" she
dislocated her thumb: this produced a locked jaw, of which she expired on Sunday last! an awful momento of the fatal consequences of
illicit intercourse and intemperance.—The Jury returned a verdict, that the deceased came to her death by accident. 

 

On the same day, an inquest was held upon the unfortunate Mr. Wm. JACKSON, whose case we related last week. His body was discovered
on Monday morning in the Eden, opposite the race-course.—Verdict—lunacy. 

 

A dog, exhibiting all the symptoms of hydrophobia, was killed this week in this city.—The number of mad dogs in different parts of
the kingdom is unusually great. 

 

The Editor of a neighbouring print appears to treat with some degree of ridicule the statement we made last week, respecting the
wheel of a cart passing over the head of a child 13 months old, without receiving any material injury. The fact, notwithstanding, is
undoubted: the skull was indeed somewhat depressed at the junction of the sutures, and was easily put right; but as there were no
spiculæ or jagged pieces of bones, not the slightest injury was received by the brain.—The child in question was playing with its
companions in the street shortly after the accident occurred. 

 

Mr. TELFORD, engineer, has made a magnificent plan of a bridge intended to be erected over the Mersey, at Runcorn, which will unite
Lancaster and Chester, and facilitate the communication between Liverpool and London. 

 

It may not be amiss to inform farmers, that if any person shall sport on ground (except his own), before the corn grain shall be
shocked or cocked, will be liable to the penalty of 40s. 

 

LANCASTER ASSIZES.—John M'CHAN, for uttering forged notes; John BROWN, for horse-stealing; John ROBERTSON, for do.; Wm. MURPHY, for
uttering counterfeit coin—were sentenced to DEATH. Daniel M'CULLUM, for larceny—to be transported 7 years. Ann FLETCHER, Eliz.
FLETCHER, Ellen SUMMERS, and Ann BERRY, for do.— to be imprisoned 2 years. William FOSTER, for do.—to be imprisoned 12 months.
Catherine COULTER and Rose DAVIES, for uttering counterfeit sixpences—2 months imprisonment, and to find security for 2 years.—[The
remainder of the sentences next week.] 

 

Was launched, a few days ago, from the yard of Mr. J. ROBINSON, of Maryport, a beautiful new vessel, called the WILLIAM JOHNSTON,
destined for the fishing trade.—On Saturday, from the yard of Messrs. MIDDLETON & Co. a fine new brig of about 150 tons burden,
called the JANES, built for Capt. Joseph WHINFIELD. She was launched with the top gallant masts up, and rigged: the singularity of
the sight, and a fine day, brought together a numerous concourse of spectators.—And, on the same day, from Messrs. A.WOOD & Co.’s
yard, a new vessel called THE BROTHERS, intended for the fishing trade. 

 

Thursday week, was launched from the building-yard of Mr. Michael FALCON, at Workington, a beautiful new schooner called the
DERWENT; intended for the Liverpool trade. And on Saturday last, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Wm. WALLACE and Co.
of same place, a beautiful new copper-bottomed vessel of 400 tons burthen, called the TRAVELLER; built for Captain Jacob HOLLIDAY,
and intended for the West India trade. 

 

The Mars, WILLIAMSON, belonging to Workington, took fire on her passage from Liverpool to Quebec, on Thursday evening, the 25th ult.
near Waterford, and was burnt down. Crew fortunately saved by a vessel in company, and are arrived at Cork. 

 

A list has been posted up at Lloyd's, containing a melancholy catalogue of no fewer than 823 ships, which have been taken by the
Americans since the commencement of the war. 

 

THE JAMAICA FLEET.—This convoy has at last reached the Channel, after a passage of sixty days. It passed Falmouth (140 sail in
company) on Monday se'nnight, under convoy of his Majesty's ship Conquestador, late commanded by Lord Wm. STUART, who, we are sorry
to say, died on the passage, of a fever. The Margaret, BARKER, from Liverpool to Africa, arrived at Cork, 26th ult. narrowly escaped
a privateer off Youghall, which had taken and burnt a large West India ship, with rum, &c. A sloop arrived at Cork 24th ult.; she
passed at sea near 200 puncheons floating.—By this fleet the Maranham, KENDAL, and Cumberland, BARWISE, have arrived at Whitehaven. 

 

 

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