[list-cumbria] C umberland Pacquet - 34

[Nev Ramsden]

Whitehaven  - June 8  - 1775. - 34



Please note that Hatches, Matches and Dispatches start within this issue of the Pacquet.



The weather for several days past has been excessive warm here, with little wind: what there has been came from the Eastward, which would prevent any vessels from America reaching this port, though some are expected, which, should any arrive of them arrive soon, may furnish us with further information concerning the truth of the late alarming accounts from the continent.



Tuesday afternoon, a meeting of Justices, the Trustees of the harbour, and many principal inhabitants, was held at the Court house in this town; when several bye-laws respecting the town, were taken into consideration, and many useful regulations agreed to. The rates of cartage of goods in the town, were fixed; four of the principal gentlemen were requested to inspect each a certain district or part of the town, to see that the scavengers do their duty; all these were agreed to: an additional tax is laid upon each house for the support of the scavengers, and the salary advanced. Several other resolutions were made for enforcing the laws provided for the same; from all which, it is expected the town will be free from many nuisances long and justly complained of.



We are authorised to add to the above, that the gentlemen who have engaged to inspect the different parts of the town, are determined to exert the power they are invested with; and that after the next Monday, every particular of the laws relative to the above (which have formerly been  made know(n) will be put in full force; ---- that persons working for hire, or private persons, who are observed riding on their cats, within the precincts of the town, will be fined; and that all nuisances laid against houses 



or dead walls in the town, if not removed, will be carried away by the Scavengers, and the persons so 

agreeing with respect to the said nuisances will be fined, without mitigation. From these regulations which will certainly be very strictly observed, it may be supposed the inhabitants will find great conveniency, and the streets be preserved in that decent and cleanly order, to which their regularity and good pavements may contribute a good deal.



On Friday last, the Albion, Capt. Hogg, and on Sunday the Favourite, Capt. Fisher, sailed for New York, with passengers in tending to settle in America; amongst these were several people of considerable property, farmers, smiths, joyners, and tradesmen of different kinds, sufficient of themselves to take up land, to build, and people a considerable village themselves. One of them (it is said) who was in America last year (and is now conducting his family thither) has obtained a grant of 30,000 acres, at the rate of £10 per the hundred acres, on an eligible situation in Albany.



Early on Sunday morning the 21st. ult. four coaches coming from London, were robbed nigh Barnet, by two Highwaymen extraordinary well mounted. A gentleman belonging to this town was in one of them,  and had just time to conceal his watch, and a few guineas: it appears, that they had taken from the 4 coaches, upwards of 80 guineas, with they made off. It may be worth remarking that a gentleman in one of the coaches, not ten minutes before the attack, was announcing to his fellow-travellers his intention of defending himself (in case any such thing should happen) in an extraordinary manner. But how frail are all human resolves! The demand was scarce made, when he produced his all: the blind goddess, however, contrary to what is generally said of her (Fortuna favet Fortibus) so directed it, that in his tremor he accidently dropt one guinea into the coach, with which he was felt to prosecute a long journey.



A copy of the new Act of parliament, respecting the measurement of coals, has been received here.



Several people of consequence from the Southern parts of the kingdom have visited this town within these few weeks; it is a little surprising that the coal-works here (which are more extraordinary than those in other parts of the north) have not attracted more notice of people who travel in search of curiosities, especially when the natural grandeurs of Keswick and its neighbourhood have been to justly and admiredly celebrated by some of the most eminent in the literary world.



We hear from Cockermouth, that on Tuesday last, Mr. Docker of the Globe Inn there, regaled the Church wardens at dinner, with ducks and green peas, much to the satisfaction of his guests.



Friday last two children were christened at Cockermouth church; six of their relations stood sponsors, whose ages amounted to 480; no less a proof of longevity of the family, than salubrity of their situation.



William Dyson at Dalehead, in Lancashire, had an ewe which lambed 4 lambs, about a fortnight ago.



At The last Quarter Sessions held in Carlisle, for this county, James Ray, for stealing a game cock; Edward Peele, for stealing sacks; and William Allen, for stealing shirts, were all found guilty, and sentenced to be transported for seven years.



We hear from the Isle of Mann, that several gentlemen there have interested themselves greatly in completing the Church in Douglas which was begun some years ago: They have not only subscribed liberally, but are exerting themselves in an uncommon manner to procure further contributions in order to accomplish so laudable and necessary a work.



We are favoured with the following exact account of the value of corn imported into England and Scotland, since the commencement of the corn register in 1770; the value of corn exported in each year being first deducted



Balance paid for Corn in         Year                    £

                                                1771                105,200

                                                1772                84,400

                                                1773                569,820

                                                1774                1,022,230

The year 1775 is likely to exceed 1774, from the very large quantities imported since Christmas last        



Wednesday the 31st. ult. came on at Carlisle, an election for a Member to represent that City in Parliament, Fletcher Norton Esq. having vacated his seat by accepting the place of steward of one of the Chilton Hundreds. --- Previous to the election, Sir James Lowther and Sir Michael Le Fleming, Barts. Canvassed the city in favour of William Stanhope, Esq. who was returned without opposition. After chairing, the freemen were very genteelly entertained at several Inns: and everything was conducted in the most amicable and regular manner.



The Fly, Capt. Jones; and Sally, Capt. Draper; both of Liverpool; are cut off at Gabon. Of the latter all the people are killed except one man and a boy.



The following is an extract of a letter from a gentleman at Barbadoes, dated March the 29th.

     “We have had a great doings here this week, on the following occasion. About twelve months ago, a Mr. Mills was sent over here by the Commissioners, as Inspector General of the Customs: on his arrival, he found the Collector of -------------- had made use of about £18,000 of the Governments money, for which he was immediately suspended, not being able to raise the cash directly, though he gave security for the payment to the value of £80,000 sterling. Mills then took upon him to act as Collector, and has continued, but in such a manner as to gain the displeasure of every individual here; making, and encouraging the making of, seizures of the most trivial things; Lime-stones, taken in for ballast, he called merchandize. However, a packet arrived a few days ago, with orders from the Commissioners to reinstate Mr. Clark, the former collector, in his office. This occasioned a general illumination. ------- Whatever you may think of the proceedings of the ministry at home, they seem to have entirely last the affections of the Western world. Should the inhabitants of the Continent persist in their non-exportation scheme, the greatest part of these islanders must starve, or go over to assist the Continentals against what they do not scruple to call – their Enemies, the English.”

[£18,000 in 1775 is £2,233,000 in 2024; and the Collector Mr. Clark must have been a rich man as his security of £80,000 is equivalent to £9,926,000 today]



Extract of a Letter from Newport, Rhode Island, dated April 12, 1775, to a Tradesman in this town.

“One Colonel Gilbert, a high prerogative man in Boston Government, about 30 miles from hence, with 60 or 70 of his neighbours, armed himself; they agreed to defend themselves from the insults of the sons of Liberty; but some militia men, zealous in the cause, went in chace of them. The Colonel took refuge on board a man of war in this harbour. The others, except 20, made their escape; these 20 are now confined in Providence jail; where they were conducted last evening.

What will be the event, time must discover



Extract of a letter from Glasgow, May 17.

“Notwithstanding there has been no goods sent to America (a few to Quebec excepted) since the end of August last, yet scarcely a week has passed but some vessels have arrived with tobacco, indigo, tar, rice etc. so that it is computed we have received to nigh the value of a million sterling within these eight months gone: In the single article of tobacco alone, we have imported £650,000 sterling worth. At the same time, the demand for our different manufactures is so great, the prices of most kinds have advanced; and hands cannot be got to complete the commissions from England and Holland.



MARRIED

Last week at Lancaster, Capt. Edward Keene, in the West India trade to Miss Molloy Green of Lancaster; Mr. John Webster of Conder Green, to Miss Alice Brown of Lancaster.

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On Thursday last at the Quaker Meeting House at Gillfoot, High Hesket New Market, Mr. John Harrison of Sowerby Row, to Miss Mary Wilson of Portinscale nigh Keswick. A polite young woman with a large fortune, [etc, there is more]. 



Saturday last at Greystock nigh Penrith, the Rev. Mr. Thwaits of Watermillock, to the amiable Miss Dawson of the same place; an accomplished young lady with a fortune of £1000. [or £132,900 today]



Saturday last at Arlecdon Church, by the Rev. Baxter, jnr. Mr. Henry Westray of Hesket Hall, in Ennerdale, to Miss Hannah Myers of Yathouse; an agreeable young lady with a handsome fortune.



On Thursday last at the Quakers Meeting House at Broughton, Mr. John Scott, of Greenrigg nigh Hesket-new-Market, to Miss Ann Beeby of Allonby.



On Sunday last at Brigham Church, Mr. John Beeby, a dyer, at Allonby, to Miss Sally Harris of Greysouthen.



On Tuesday last, at Brumfield Church, Mr. Thomas Ostle of Allonby, to Miss Christiana Pearson of the same place.



DIED

Sunday night at Dovenby Hall nigh Cockermouth, in the 82d year of her age, Mrs Irton, relict of the late George Irton of Irton Hall, Esq. Her remains are to be interned in the family burial ground at Irton



Monday, in Queen street, Mr. John Cook, aged 87; - Tuesday, in Queen street, Mr. Thomas Sibson, formerly a ship builder, aged 89.



A few days ago at Lancaster, in an advanced age, Mr. Adam Batty of that place.



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