[list-cumbria] Carlisle Patriot, 04 Sep 1824 - Local News (1)

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Saturday 04 Sep 1824   (p. 2, col. 3-6)
 
We had the satisfaction of witnessing, on Monday last, the arrival of
another new vessel at the Basin, built expressly for the Canal, to be
employed in the coal trade. She is called the Rebecca, burthen 84 tons
register, and was built (with another vessel of the same burthen, called the
Mary) at Speymouth, in Scotland. These vessels are constructed of Larch,
which grew upon the banks of the river Spey. The Rebecca took in a cargo of
Scotch timber, and sailed from Speymouth on the 12th ult. through the
Pentland Frith, and arrived in the Carlisle Canal on Saturday last. On
Monday, the owners, accompanied by a large party of ladies and gentlemen,
went to Burgh to meet the Rebecca, and proceed in her to the Basin at
Carlisle. She left Burgh at one o'clock, and arrived safely in the basin
about four o'clock. The day was most propitious, and the company on board
were highly delighted, not only with the pleasant trip, but also with the
good cheer they experienced from the owners of the vessel, who were
assiduous in attention to their guests. Though the water in the Canal is now
low (owing to the long drought), yet the vessel met with no difficulty in
reaching the basin.—The Mary may be expected in a short time. She left
Speymouth with a cargo of herrings, for the Irish market: as soon as these
are disposed of, she will proceed to Carlisle. 
 
The following personages have stopped at the Bush Inn, within the last few
days, in passing through Carlisle:—The Duchess of Leeds; the Countess of
Westmorland; the Lord Chief Baron ALEXANDER; Sir Pultney MALCOLM, Bart.; Sir
Robt. SHEFFIELD, Bart.; the Hon. Mr. STRANGEWAYS; — PRINGLE, Esq.; Mr. and
Mrs. HARBURG; Mr. and Mrs. OSBALDESTON; Col. COULSON; O. GASCOIGNE, Esq. and
family; Capt. and Mrs. TAITE; — PRICE, Esq.; — HOLLINGSHED, Esq. and family;
Marquis of Graham. 
 
Committed to Carlisle Gaol on Tuesday last, by the Mayor, Daniel JACKSON,
charged with having feloniously stolen and carried away, a curry-comb and
horse-brush, the property of Robert BARRACK, private in the First Dragoon
Guards. 
 
The prisoners confined in the Gaol beg to return thanks to the Bishop of
Bath and Wells for £5 5s. sent by his Lordship for their use. 
 
The poor hornless bull was again baited on the Sands on Wednesday evening,
in the presence of a great number of persons. An admirer of the sport says
it was "really glorious, and did one's heart good!" How erroneous we were in
condemning it on the late occasion, and thinking the magistrates ought to
have prevented so intellectual and humane a pastime! 
 
With the exception of some heavy rain and thunder and lightning on Thursday
evening, the weather, since our last, has been highly favourable for the
harvest, which is going on with much expedition, under the happiest
circumstances. The heat is great, notwithstanding the recent rain. 
 
Sheares' wages in Carlisle continue so low as 18d. to 20d. a-day; and
numbers every morning are left unhired. 
 
Our market was so overstocked with potatoes on Wednesday, that they sold at
2½d. per hoop. 
 
Last week, as some men were sinking a well near the foot of
Annetwell-street, when they were about eight yards below the surface of the
ground, they found, lying upon a rock, a Roman coin of the reign of Augustus
Pius; one side of which bears a device of the reigning emperor, in a very
perfect state; but there were some of the characters round the surface not
very legible, and others so worn that they could not all be deciphered:  on
the other side there was a faint resemblance of one of the ancient deities,
which (as well as one could judge from its imperfect appearance) resembled
the goddess of peace. Taking its great antiquity into consideration, this
coin is certainly in a very perfect state; it is about the size of a
penny-piece, and its composition appears to be an alloy of brass and copper.

 
On Saturday last, six poor shearers were hoaxed by a person resident in this
city, who sent them from the Market-Cross several miles into the country,
under pretence that they were there wanted; but the proper result was, that
he had to pay them their day's wages. 
 
A new comet has appeared. It is, as yet, not visible to the naked eye, and
scarcely by aid of a telescope. 
 
Previous to the publication of Mr. LITT's "Wrestliana," wrestling was looked
upon in this county merely as a piece of rustic pastime; and beyond the
borders of Cumberland and Westmorland, an exhibition of athletic skill in a
public ring was rarely to be met with; but such is the growing popularity of
this sport, that it has now almost become exalted to the dignity of a
science. In London, Liverpool, and in nearly every part of the kingdom where
the natives of Cumbria are to be found, we hear of wrestling being
numerously attended, and encouraged by prizes worthy of the spirited
contests which they excite. Carlisle is nothing behind in this respect;
almost every week the outskirts of the town, or some parts of its vicinity,
are the scene of a contest for a belt or the decision of a match. On Friday
se'nnight, a small but handsome silver cup was given to be wrestled for on
the Sands; several "noted ones" entered the ring, which was numerously
attended; and after many a severe contest, the prize was finally won by
William FISHER, of Brampton, whose achievements in the ring at our last
races rendered him an object of considerable attention. A belt was also
contended for, the same evening, in a most spirited manner, and was at last
won by the celebrated WATERS, also well known in the Carlisle ring. The
result of such encouragement, no doubt, will be the introduction of many new
competitors into the ring at our ensuing races, when the usual prizes will
be given—the play to be under the skilful guidance of Mr. LITT. 
 
A man, named JOHNSTON, was drowned a few nights ago, in crossing the water
from Cardornock to Bridekirk, where he and his wife and his family resided. 
 
A correspondent informs us that at Skelton church, on Sunday the 29th ult.
he had the pleasure of witnessing the distribution of 36 Bibles, 36 Common
Prayer Books, and 35 Whole Duties of Man, by the Rector, the Rev. Tovey
JOLIFFE. This is his eleventh benefaction of the kind, and makes the number
since 1813 consist of 345 Bibles, 345 Common Prayer Books, and 286 Whole
Duties of Man. 
 
A few years ago, the road from Penrith to Appleby was improved, and the
distance shortened one mile, by taking it past the village of Carleton; and
a new bridge was thrown over the river Lowther, near to the ruins of
Brougham Castle. In accomplishing this very desirable improvement it was
necessary to place a toll-bar on the new road, to defray the expense; and it
was to be expected that, for the great accommodation afforded by the new
road, the public would not object to a little addition to the amount of the
toll demanded at the gate near Eamont Bridge. The commissioners, however,
find that some of the more frugal coach proprietors prefer the old road,
which, in addition to its asperities, is obstructed by a formidable hill, at
all times disagreeable and dangerous to travellers. We know no description
of persons more benefited by the numerous improvements lately made in the
roads of the north than proprietors of stage coaches; and if they set their
faces against contributing a little towards the necessary cost, we fear that
it will bid fair to lessen the desire of public-spirited individuals to
render travelling more safe and agreeable.—(From a correspondent.) 
 
 
[to be continued] 
 
 
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