[List-Cumbria] Carlisle Patriot, 12 Jul 1823 - Local News (2)

[Petra Mitchinson]

Saturday 12 Jul 1823   (p. 4, col. 3-6 + p. 3, col. 6)     [continued] 

 

On Monday evening, there was a disturbance in Castle-street of a dangerous tendency. A party of foot-soldiers belonging to the
Castle, paraded the street between eight and nine, in a state of intoxication, and having for some real or imaginary offence, struck
some boys, the populace hooted the assailants, who, in turn, sought to revenge themselves by drawing their bayonets, and charging
the people up the street. The crowd now rapidly increased; they armed themselves with stones; and compelled the men of war to give
way and retreat to the Castle-Lane, where a part of them took refuge in the Bird-in-hand public house. One youth was slightly
stabbed in the wrist by a bayonet. Especial care should be taken to prevent such scenes as these; for let but a feeling of revenge
be excited in the breasts of the military and the populace, and we shall often have disorder in our streets, if not something more
serious. 

 

We have already stated that the Ranters have extended themselves into our neighbourhood. On Sunday last, a camp meeting took place
on Coalfell-hill, (whilom the scene of Radical oratory,) and was attended by a considerable number of persons in the course of the
day; by some for devotion, but by the majority from curiosity. The service (if so we may call it) began about ten o'clock, and
continued, with a few intermissions, till five, during which five preachers held forth; and a love-feast was held in the evening at
a hat-manufactory near the city-walls, which they are in the habit of frequenting as a place of worship. The preachers, with the
exception of one who is a stranger, are residents of this vicinity, humble in circumstances, and apparently not peculiarly gifted
with the requisites of a spiritual guide, though, we dare say, their intentions are good. They admit members of very tender age with
some ceremony; and the brethren and sisterhood are all expected to contribute of their worldly goods towards the general objects of
the society. 

 

The Rev. Joseph BARDGETT, Rector of Melmerby, has been appointed a Surrogate by the Chancellor of this Diocese. 

 

The liquid swallowed by Mr. JACKSON's child at Cockermouth, as noticed in our last, was oil of vitriol, and not spirits of
turpentine. The little sufferer is recovering. 

 

The eclipse on Monday morning was not visible in this neighbourhood, on account of hazy weather. 

 

It is the reproach of England that almost every thing worthy the attention of the stranger, whether public or private property, must
be paid for in one shape or other. At Lyulph's Tower, on the margins of Ullswater, the exhibitor of a paltry waterfall still demands
2s. 6d. from each party, though he has been obliged to take down the board which he at one time affixed to the gate-way intimating
his modest expectations not in the choicest language. A few days ago, a small party visited the beautiful glen of the Croglin at
Nunnery. They instantly obtained permission to enter from the liberal-minded proprietor, and the Gardener's wife was sent to conduct
the party through the mazy and enchanting scenery. About an hour of the woman's time was occupied; and a gentleman presented her
half-a-crown. She hesitated—frowned—and returned it! 'Is it not enough?' 'No, I've always a shilling a head.' 'Do you charge it?'
'Yes.' 'Very well,' was the reply, if you charge it, I will pay it. but I consider it an extortion.' And more than twice 2s. 6d. was
tendered and accepted. Thus it is that rapacious servants abuse the confidence of their employers. 

 

On Monday last, a pedlar complained to the Mayor of this City, that he had bought a piece of linen cloth of a hawker of the name of
BUTTERFIELD, and paid for it, and that BUTTERFIELD's brother had followed him, taken the cloth away, and refused to return it. A
summons was about to be made out, when BUTTERFIELD was observed in the street with several pieces of linen: he was immediately
brought in before the Mayor, and on the complaint being stated to him, he said it was not his intention to sell the cloth for the
money offered, as it was worth 18d. per yard, and only 11d. had been tendered, nor had the pedlar paid him for it. It turned out
that the money had been left upon the table in the house were the bargain was said to have been effected, and the Mayor was about to
dismiss the complaint, when he asked BUTTERFIELD for his licence, which he instantly produced, but it contained the name of 'Patrick
GIBBONY' as the person qualified. The Mayor asked BUTTERFIELD what his name was? After some hesitation, he said "GIBBONY." "Your
Christian name?" No answer. After several interrogations to the same end, he replied that "he had really forgotten it; but he
believed it was Philip; yet he could not be certain." On looking at his pack, it was found to be marked "Pr. GIBBONY." By this time,
his brother came to the Office, having heard of his dilemma; and on being shewn his 'brother,' denied all knowledge of him. The
other pedlar swore he had known BUTTERFIELD four or five years by the name of James BUTTERFIELD, and no other. Further pressed for a
reason why the licence was in GIBBONY's name, the 'brother' at last said he found the licence in Whitehaven, and that was the truth
of the matter. The Mayor observed that it was rather strange that in so populous a place as Whitehaven, a hawker's licence should be
found by a hawker. He was convicted in a penalty of £10 for not having his pack marked according to the act of Parliament. 

 

The electors of Barnstaple have resolved to invite Rowland STEPHENSON, Esq. to become a candidate for the representation of that
Borough, which is now vacant. 

 

Depth of rain that has falled [sic] at Wigton during the last three months, as accurately measured by Mr. W. SIMPSON. 

 

     April 1.64 }         { Being 3.63 inches less than fell 

     May 5.22  } 8.59 { in the corresponding months 

     June 1.73  }         { of 1822. 

 

On Monday afternoon, the Kendal coach was overturned near Keighley, in consequence of the breaking of the axle-tree. The passengers
escaped without any material injury; but John CARTER, the coachman, (to whom, of course, no blame is to be imputed) had his thigh
severely fractured. 

 

 

[to be continued] 

 

 

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