[List-Cumbria] Carlisle Patriot, 21 Dec 1822 - Local News (1)

[Petra Mitchinson]

Saturday 21 Dec 1822   (p. 3, col. 1-2 + 6)

 

Lord Lonsdale's audit for this district, was held at the Bush Inn, on Saturday last, when a reduction of from 25 to 35 per cent. was
made in the rent of the respective tenants, according to the result of a recent survey by Mr. BENN. The Farmers expressed themselves
well-satisfied with the noble Earl's liberal arrangement. 

 

The Corporation have it in contemplation to illuminate the two dial-plates of the Town-Hall clock with gas-light, so that the hour
may be seen by night as well as day. 

 

We have heard, that the parish church of St. Cuthbert, in this city, is no longer to be without a bell to summon the inhabitants of
that populous and extensive parish to attend divine service; but the gratification of this intelligence is not without alloy; for it
is said the Churchwardens have come to the determination of ordering one bell, instead of two or three. 

 

A few mornings ago, about two o'clock, a physician of this city, whose years and talents entitle him to more respect, was roused
from his bed by persons calling themselves gentlemen, and sent to the Bush Inn, under the false pretence that some one there wanted
immediate medical assistance. It is difficult to discover any wit in a hoax of this kind: still less in alarming ladies by a cry of
fire, which the same parties are supposed to have done. It unfortunately happens for these practical jokers, that the gas-lamp at
the entrance of the Castle-walk (see police news) was destroyed on the same morning, and deprived of several feet of tubing. 

 

A serious accident happened on Tuesday morning last, at the cotton-mill of Messrs. ROTHWELL & Co., Mains, near this city. A boy of
the name of SCOTT had loaded a small cannon 2½ inches in length, and put into it a piece of lead, for the purpose of firing at a
mark about the distance of sixteen or seventeen yards. Several boys were standing near the place, whom SCOTT desired to keep out of
the way until he discharged the piece; but two women, unconscious of what was going forward, turned a corner of the building near
the spot, at the moment SCOTT was about to fire; one of them was pulled out of the way by the boys, the other, named Eleanor FULTON,
was not so fortunate, for the shot struck her betwixt the eyes, shattered part of the nose, and taking a horizontal direction,
penetrated a considerable way into her head. Medical assistance was instantly sent for; but, before it arrived from Carlisle, (above
a mile distant,) the poor woman had suffered the loss of a great quantity of blood. Mr. JAMES, the surgeon, probed the wound to some
depth, but was not able to find the piece of lead. The unfortunate woman was then conveyed home, where every care and attention has
been paid to her, and we trust she will recover the effect of this lamentable and almost fatal accident. We understand she is a very
industrious person, and has a husband and three children principally depending on her exertions for support. The latest intelligence
we have received gives us great reason to expect her recovery, though it is probable she will lose the sight of one of her eyes. 

 

On Thursday evening, Daniel HEWITT, aged 19, son of Mr. John HEWITT, butcher, of Botchergate, was found dead in his father's
hay-loft, having shot himself with a gun; the top of his head was almost wholly blown off, and his brains were scattered at a
considerable distance. An inquest was held on the body, before R. LOWRY, Esq. It appeared that the unfortunate youth was uniformly
most dutiful and industrious, but at times low-spirited. He had had the gun for a fortnight past, in the slaughter-house. The jury
returned a verdict of insanity. 

 

We have also to record another instance of self-destruction by fire-arms. David George CLAYTOR, a private in the 3rd Dragoon Guards,
quartered in this city, recently married a young woman who lived servant with a respectable family in English-street; his wife,
however, it would appear, regretted the step she had taken, and went with her mother to Hexham, her native place, under a promise of
a speedy return, but in reality for the purpose of separation. On Sunday last, CLAYTOR obtained leave to follow her into
Northumberland. He took his pistols with him; and on Thursday was found dead in a field near Hexham, having shot himself through the
head. It is supposed that his intention was to take his wife's life as well as his own, as he was jealous of a person who paid his
addresses to her before marriage. 

 

The fine frost noticed in our last, gave way to a milder temperature on Sunday, without wet; in the course of the night, however,
and during the early part of the following day, the rain again copiously poured down: dense fogs succeeded, and continued, more or
less annoying, till Thursday morning; since which time, the weather has been clear for the season, without frost. 

 

On Saturday last, a spirit-dealer in Botchergate was convicted in the full penalty of £50, for selling less quantities of spirits
than the law allows; but the sitting Magistrates mitigated the fine to £20. 

 

A man name IRVING, who committed a violent assault on Capt. STACEY of the 7th Fusileers, on the Coronation-day, was apprehended in
this City on Thursday, and lodged in gaol. He absconded at the time, and had only just made his re-appearance. 

 

 

[to be continued] 

 

 

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