[List-Cumbria] Carlisle Patriot, 06 Jul 1816 - Local News (1)

[Petra Mitchinson]

Saturday 06 Jul 1816   (p. 2, col. 6 and p. 3, col. 1-2 + 5)

 

Carlisle First Fat Cattle Market opened on the Sands on Saturday last, and was well attended for a commencement. Thirty-nine head of
cattle and 275 sheep were shewn, in fine condition. Some sheep exhibited by Mr. R. FERGUSON, of Harker, attracted universal
attention; they were the fattest ever offered for sale in this part of the country. In the afternoon forty six gentlemen, friends to
the markets, dined together at the Coffee House; Thomas RAMSHAY, Esq. of Naworth Castle, in the Chair. After the cloth was removed
several characteristic toasts were drunk with great applause. The Chairman in proposing 'Success to the New Fat Cattle Markets of
Carlisle,' observed that the beginning made that day was a flattering one. The cattle and sheep brought forward were such as did
honor to the gentlemen who fed them, and though there were not many buyers at the first market, he had confident hopes that at
future ones we should see purchasers from all parts of the country. When they heard of the excellence of the 'stuff' we had to offer
them they would be induced to attend and purchase. He hoped every gentleman present would make a point of informing his friends at a
distance of the new institution, for publicity in a case of this nature is of the utmost importance. 'Breeding in all its branches'
was warmly pledged, and the thanks of the company given to those who have exerted themselves in the establishment of the markets.
The Chairman in proposing 'The Corporation of Carlisle,' introduced the toast with a few remarks on the handsome manner in which the
members of that body have promoted the undertaking, and of which every one present seemed duly sensible. The healths of the Lord
Lieutenant, the Duke of Devonshire, and the Earl of Carlisle were also drunk with great respect. The second market will be holden on
Saturday next, which we hope, will be enlivened by the presence of purchasers from the South. 

 

Yesterday the Diocesan Committee in aid of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge held their annual Meeting at the Town-hall,
in this City, when the Rev. E. ANDERSON was elected Secretary of the Society in the room of the Rev. Mr. BROWN, who has resigned
that office. At this Meeting several new Members were admitted; and it appeared from the accounts of the Society that in the course
of the last year, 

                    115 Bibles, 

                    634 Prayer Books, 

                    153 Testaments, 

                      43 Sellon's Abridgment, &c. 

And a great number of Religious Tracts had been distributed to a variety of persons. The Committee trust that the bare mention of
these circumstances will engage the public attention, and interest all persons in the support and furtherance of so important and
useful an institution. 

 

Caldew Bridge has now received repairs that will (without any extraordinary accident) render it efficient for some years to come. 

 

A young man has been committed to our jail on suspicion of having robbed Mrs. SIMPSON's shop, mentioned in our last. He remains for
further examination. 

 

On Tuesday last, a child about two years of age, the son of William RIGG, labourer, of Caldewgate, was killed in the following
manner:-His father imprudently suffered him to ride on the front part of his cart; the vehicle receiving a shock from a stone, the
child fell to the ground, the wheel passed over his body, and death ensued in about fourteen hours. 

 

A boy, the son of John BEATIE, dyer, employed at Denton Holme Mill, fell through a trap in the Mill, on Wednesday, and was very much
hurt. He now lies dangerously ill, but hopes are entertained of his recovery. 

 

Sunday last, a man named SIZER, resident in Damside, while changing some of his clothes after dinner, fell down in an apoplectic
seizure and expired on the spot. 

 

The catch of herrings on the night of Thursday se'nnight, exceeded any thing of the kind hitherto known on the coast of Cumberland.
The fishermen describe the sea as literally swarming with fish.-Herrings have been sold in this city during the week from 24 to 30
for a shilling. 

 

Our readers will see by the Advertisement in the front page, the very handsome tribute of respect the inhabitants of Preston have
paid to Mr. FALLOWFIELD, Druggist, in that town. Mr. F. is a native of the neighbourhood of Carlisle. 

 

On Thursday the Bishop of this Diocese made his triennial visitation at Wigton to the Clergy of that division, and also held a
Confirmation. The ceremony commenced at nine o'clock in the morning: about 700 were confirmed. The Rev. Mr. HOWE, Rector of Isell,
preached an excellent sermon on the occasion, after which his Lordship delivered his charge. 

 

A very fine white Bull passed through this City, on Wednesday morning from Yorkshire, for Lister ELLIS, Esq. of Bush Farm. This
animal, we understand, is of a fine breed, and certainly, the handsomest we ever saw: he is 13 months old. 

 

A Correspondent says he never could make out the cry of the milk women and boys who carry that article about. To us nothing can be
more plain, or indeed, more correct. The cry in general is Mi-Eau-half water! 

 

 

[to be continued] 

 

 

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