[list-cumbria] Cumberland Pacquet - 17

[Nev Ramsden]

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Whitehaven  - February 9 - 1775.



To the lovers of Natural Curiosities in the Town of Whitehaven and County of Cumberland; A work is now under publication, in Weekly Numbers; entitled:-



The Curiosities, Natural and Artificial of the Island of Great Britain



On Saturday night 28th ult. As Mr. Robert Pattinson of Akehead nigh Wigton, was returning from Carlisle, he was attacked by two foot-pads within a mile of his own house, as he was stooping down to open a gate, through which he had to pass; one of them seized him dragged him from his horse, when his associate joined him, and together treated Mr. Pattinson in a most inhuman manner, robbed him of near Twenty Pounds, and left him almost dead upon the spot. After some time, he recovered himself, and with much difficulty got home; since then he has been dangerously ill, but is now in a hopeful way of recovery, diligent search has been made for the villains, but hitherto without success; the darkness of the night and sudden attack having prevented Mr. Pattinson from making such remarks as happily might have led to the discovery of those daring and outrageous rascals.



We hear from Keswick, that on Monday the 6th. Instant was married at Crosthwaite Church, by the Rev. Edmundson, - Mr. William Akin, an eminent tradesman in Keswick, aged 50, to Miss Nancy Watson of the same place, aged 21 years, a handsome young lady with a genteel fortune; by which marriage it is hoped the family of Akins may be continued, which it was doubled would be existed in this place in a few years. What is remarkable, the bridegrooms younger  brother is now his uncle, and his sister, his aunt.



We hear from the Isle of Mann, that on Monday the 6th instant, there was an exceedingly high Tide at Douglas, which overflowed the Quays, and filled the adjoining Kitchens and cellars, but happily no great damage ensued.



On Saturday last, William Harrington Esq., took the usual oaths at the Customs House here, so entering on the office of Collector of the Customs in this port.



The following is an account we have received of the unhappy loss of the Pearl, Capt. Fisher of Workington: On the 24th of January last, she sailed from Dublin; and in the evening met with the storm, she then bore away for Belfast, but un fortunately about one o’clock next morning struck upon the North Rock, on which she stuck for half an hour, and was got off with much difficulty; there being then nine feet water in the hold, which washed the ballast from under the planks to the lee-side, they were obliged to cut away the main mast, with all the rigging; in this condition she would not answer the helm, and all efforts to bring her into Belfast proved ineffectual, she then drove before the wind till four that afternoon, when she struck upon a rock, near the south point of Cantire, about eight miles from Campbell town. The crew saved themselves by getting upon the rock, but the captain, in attempting to reach it was unfortunately washed off, and perished. 



We hear much damage has been done on the coasts of Ireland nigh Waterford, by these late gales of winds; that a great number of vessels which sailed from Waterford are ashore, and many of their crews perished. Out of one vessel in particular, which had 25 passengers on board, only 5 people were saved.



A correspondent at Carlisle informs us that a piece of unexampled villainy, in that part, was committed a few nights ago; a genteel new house now building in the neighbourhood of this city, belonging to Thomas Benson Esq. had been broken into, and, on examination, it was discovered that the timbers were sawn almost through; the design of it is not less shocking than surprising and it is hoped a little time will discover the adventurers in so malicious and diabolical attempt.



Through the extraordinary vigilance and management of the gentlemen who interested themselves in behalf of the underwriters for the cargo of the Columbine, wrecked nigh St.Bees, the greatest part of it is brought to this town in good condition; a thing very remarkable, considering the place she lay in, inaccessible but at certain times [ of the tide], and difficult even then for carts to reach her; she is entirely gone to pieces.

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Nev. Ramsden
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