Carlisle Patriot 01 June 1844 01 June 1844 News Items

01 June 1844 News Items

EARLY HAY. Mr. HODGSON, woollen manufacturer, Keswick, carted and placed under cover as fine a field of hay on Saturday last as was perhaps ever grown in the parish of Crosthwaite; and we may add, for the information of our agricultural friends, that the field on which it was grown was solely manured with guano. This is, we imagine, the commencement of the English hay harvest, and it is not a little singular that it should begin in a valley surrounded by our loftiest Cumbrian mountains, which only a few short days ago were capped with snow. But so it is, and the fact that may no doubt be traced to that really wonderful fertilizer - guano, the value of which to the agriculturists of this country can scarcely ever be estimated. ****** RUMOURED RETIREMENT OF LORD LYNDHURST. We regret to learn, from an authority on which we are disposed to place much reliance, that there is but too much reason to fear that the country will lose the services of the Lord Chancellor immediately after the prorogation of Parliament. Debility, consequent upon repeated attacks of a constitutional malady, has, we are assured, rendered the distinguished jurist, statesman, and orator in question, physically unequal to the onerous duties of the high office of which he has so worthily discharged the functions. That his brilliant mental powers are unimpaired, every day affords ample evidence. The knowledge of this intended retirement has been hitherto confined to so narrow a circle, that speculation as to the probable successor has been less active than might otherwise have been expected. Three high names have, however, been mentioned, all eminently qualified to wear the mantle of their great predecessor. The names in question are those of Sir William FOLLETT, Mr. Pemberton LEIGH, and the present Lord Chancellor of Ireland. The acquirements of all three are so high, so equally balanced, that it would be difficult to pronounce upon the superiority of their respective pretensions; at the same time it ought to be stated that, among the select few by whom the subject has been canvassed, we are informed that Sir William FOLLETT is considered most likely successor of Lord LYNDHURST. -Britannia. ****** THE UTILITY OF A PINCH OF SNUFF. A few days ago as a gentleman was proceeding through Tauton, with a large Newfoundland dog, another animal of the same species came in contact with it, and a severe fight took place. No one could stop them; policemen, spectators, nor even the owner himself, could part them. At last a sober old gentleman came by, took out his snuff box, and, watching the opportunity, administered to each dog freely. The effect was instantaneous; both animals quitted their hold, and ran off as fast as possible. ****** "THE TYNE MERCURY AGAIN."        The semi-puseyite, semi-radical print is very indignant with us because we published its aspirations for the return of the days of Edward the Third as the surest means of securing the happiness of the nation, without attempting to answer its positions. This is really very reasonable; we published our contemporary's nonsense, verbatim, et literatim, but we consider it a work of supererogation to show that  a return to the "iron days" of Edward is neither possible nor desirable. The dream may be an amusing one, but, like the political theories of Punch, we may be amused at them without being at all called uponto comment or refute them. ****** UNCLAIMED LETTERS.        The following is a list of letters now lying at the Post Office, the owners of which cannot be found: - Mr. Eneas SMYTH, care of Thos. OLIPHANT, of Cumberland. Mrs. C. NONEY, Stanwix, Carlisle. Ashley H. WILSON, Abbeym nr. Carlisle. Mr. Thomas FOREST, at Shakespear, Cumberland. Miss. MORRISON, nr. Farnel, Carlisle. Mr. Robr. EAGAR, Dove Cotewells, nr. Carlisle. Mr. J. BARWISE, Carlisle. Mr. John BOMAN, grocer, Church-street, Coard agent, Carlisle. Mr. INGRIM, back of the West Walls, Carlisle. Richard PARKER, Butchergate, Carlisle. Mr. Jas, INNEY, Beer Seller-street, Carlisle. Mr. SAVAGE, Leather Merchant, Carlisle. ****** THE WEATHER.        There has been no improvement in the weather since our last report. The wind still keeps in the East, and the drought still continues. On Thursday we had great hopes of a change, but two or three very light drizzling showers were all we got, and these of course left no mark behind them. We understand there has been rain almost every side of us; but to-day (Friday) the barometer seems inclined to rise again. This our hopes are deferred at present. The rivers are remarkably low; indeed, the Eden is lower than it ever was before in thememory of the oldest inhabitant of Carlisle.   ****** CUMBERLAND INFIRMARY.        On the 12th inst. a sermon was preached at Nether Denton by the Rev. Thomas COLBECK, and a collection made in the aid of funds of this institution, which amounted to £3 2s 6d; and on the same day a sermon was preached at Kirkoswald church by the Rev G. G. LAWSON, and a collection made amounting to £2 7s., for the same object. ****** ACCIDENT.        On the hiring last Saturday, of an old man from Wigton upwards of 80 years of age, was accidentally knocked down in the crowd assembled in English-street, by which his thigh was broken. He was taken up and afterwards removed to the infirmary, where he now lies in a precarious state. ****** THE THEATRE.        We are glad that Mr. MUNRO, the lessee of the Newcastle Theatre, has determined upon opening that in this city, on Monday next, with an efficient company.        Mr. MUNRO is well known in Carlisle, as an accomplished actor; and we most heartily wish him that success he so much deserves. He was here 25 year ago performing with old MACREADY; and was then a great favourite with the public, and in his particular line a few tragedians of that day could equal him.        We understand his company comprise individuals of first rate talent in their various departments of the historic art and we trust he will meet with patronage sufficient to induce him to visit us again. ****** THE NEW GARRISON.        A detachment of about 300 of the 43rd regiment of foot soldiers were landed at Maryport on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning last, from Ireland and afterwards proceeded by railway to Aspatria en route for Carlisle. They reached this city on Thursday night about midnight, when the sounds of military music broke pleasantly upon the stillness of the night.        They are under the command of Major FRASER, and appear to be a fine body of men. This regiment of which the Castle is now the depot, is one of the most distinguished  in the service - having taken an active part in all the principal battles of the Peninsula, and they bear upon their banners the name of many a well fought field. ****** FOOLHARDINESS.        On Thursday evening a man leaped from the balustrades of Eden Bridge into the water, for a trifling remuneration collected from the spectators; and notwithstanding that the water is now lower than it has been for some years, he escaped unhurt.        We understand he has announced his intention to leap from the mast head of one of the vessels in the Canal Basin on Saturday evening, and again from Eden Bridge to-night.

 

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