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CUMBRIA IN THE NEWS, 1736-38

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Newspaper items about Cumbria from the Newcastle Courant. For a few years, Newcastle had a rival to the Courant, "The North Country Journal, or the Impartial Intelligencer". Few issues survived long enough to be microfilmed, but I have tried to indicate below the occasional items of Cumbrian interest.

21 Dec 1734:
NEWS:
We have an Account from Wigton, that Mr. Backhouse, an Officer, having made a Seizure of French Brandy at Kingside-hill, the same Day that Mr. Hodgson made his, (as mention'd in our last) he carried the same to Cordonnock, and lodged it near the other Seizure, in order to convey it to Carlisle; but the next Night was attack'd by about 50 armed Men, (suposed to be the same Gang that took the Prize from Mr. Hodgson) who fired into the House where he was; however Mr. Backhouse made such stout Resistance, that he saved his Seizure, tho' with great Difficulty, and delivered it at the Custom-house in Carlisle.

ADVERTISEMENT:

To be Lett
Against Whitsontide next,
THE Mitre Inn in Kirkby Stephen, Westmoreland, with good Stables, Bowling-Green, Orchard, and other Conveniencies. Inquire of Mrs. Atkinson, in Kirkby Stephen aforesaid, who will Lett it for any Term of Years. NB. On Sunday the 17th of November past, was Lost near Pearsbridge a Silver Watch, the Maker's Name Kipling, it had a Silver Cup or third Case: Whoever finds the same, and sends it to the Printer of this Paper, shall receive Fifteen Shillings Reward.


28 Dec 1734:
NEWS:
London, 21 Dec:
Thursday was held a General Council at St. James's, when his Majesty was pleased to prick down the Sheriffs for the several Counties of England and Wales for the Year ensuing. Among which Fletcher Partis of Tallentrie, Esq; is for Cumberland

Newcastle, Dec. 27. We have an Account from Cumberland, that about 6 Weeks ago, a Parcel of Figs (about a Pound) came with a Letter directed to Mr. Crowle, Officer of the Customs at Whitehaven in Cumberland, which being signed in the Name of a Person unknown to him, he suspected some ill Design, and got several Apothecaries to examin the Figs, who. upon opening them, found a Piece of Opium about the Bigness of a Pea in each Fig, there being enough in the whole to kill 6 or 7 Men: And a Person having made Oath before a Magistrate, that he verily believes the Letter to be the Hand-writing of George Harrison of Bridekirk in the said County, for he taught him Arithmetic, and is acquainted with his Writing; And the Person to whom they were delivered in order to be left at the Post-House in Cockermouth, having upon Oath described the Person from whom he received them, which agrees with the Person of the said George Harrison, Mr. Crowle endeavoured to get him apprehended; but finding he is fled, promises to give 5 Guineas to the Person who shall secure him the said Harrison: He is a tall thin Man, about 22 Years old, with dark-brown lank Hair, and much pitted with the Small-pox.
[see also next issue]

[in this and the next few issues are many reports of stormy weather and floods- not specifically related to Cumbria, so they get a separate page]



4 Jan 1734/5:
ADVERTISEMENT:
Whereas, about 7 weeks ago, a Parcel of Figs [etc. as in news report above]


11 Jan 1734/5:
NEWS:
We hear from Langdale in Westmoreland of an extraordinary Piece of Antiquity being discovered the 24th past, in the House of one William Benson of Thrang, in that Neighbourhood, who removing a wainscot Bedstead form one Room to another, found carved on the Head of if I.B. 1274, and tho' so old yet appeared to be as firm and sound as it was at first putting up.

ADVERTISEMENT:
The "Excellent and Pleasant TINCTURE" for mouth ulcers, thrush, bad gums, tooth whitening, breath freshening etc. is sold by (among others) Mr. Hewitson, Merchant in Penrith.
[also in 18 Jan]


1 Feb 1735:
NEWS:
To be Lett
For a Term of Years, more or less, to Enter at May-day next,
Nubigin-Hall, within two Miles of the City of Carlisle, (where is a plentiful Market for all Manner of Necessaries) being a good new built House, with Gardens, Orchard, and extraordinary good Stable for 10 or 12 Horses, a good Dove-coat, with all other Conveniencies, fit for the Accommodation of a Gentleman's Family, with or without a Farm of good Ground, its Situation pleasant and delightful, the River Petterel running by it, famed for fresh Water Trouts; a Place not to be exceeded for all kind of Gentlemen-lilke Diversions. Whoever is inclined to take it, may inquire of Mr. Tho. Fetherstonehaugh, Attorney at Law, in Kirkoswald, who will treat about the same upon reasonable terms.


15 Feb 1735:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
To be Sold,
THE first and next Nomination and Presentation of the Rectory of the Parish-Church of Workington, in the County of Cumberland, Worth 250£ a Year: Enquire of Mr. Thomas Benn, an Attorney at Law at Whitehaven.
[also in 22 Feb]

To be Lett
At Lady-day next, in one or two Farms, of about 100£ per Annum each,
THE Demesne Lands of Scaleby, well built and fenced, and very fit for Grasiers, lying within 4 Miles of Carlisle in the County of Cumberland. Inquire of Mr. Gilpin at Scaleby aforesaid.
NB. Mr. Gilpin will, at the same Time he letts the said Estate, sell off his Brood of Horses and black Cattle.
[also in 22 Feb]


22 Feb 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
K I R K B Y - L O N S D A L E   R A C E S.
ON Tuesday the 15th of April, 1735 a Purse of Ten Pounds will be run for in Kirfet near Kirkby-Lonsdale, by Hunters, 14 Hands carrying 10 Stone, Saddle and Bridle included; all under and above to carry Weight in Proportion, as in Give and Take Plates, and to pay 20s. Entrance; three or more to enter and run, or no Prize.
  ON Wednesday the 16th, a Purse of Five Pounds is to be run for by Galloways, 3 Heats, 4 Miles to a Heat; 14 Hands high to carry 10 Stone, saddle and Bridle included; all under 14 Hands to have an Abatement; to pay 10s. Entrance; three or more to enter and run, or no prize.
  ON Thursday the 17th, a Purse of Twenty Pounds is to be run for, by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, not exceeding 5 Years old on the 2d Day of February last, to be certify'd under the Hands of the Breeders, carrying 10 Stone, Saddle and Bridle included; 3 Heats, 3 Miles to a Heat, and to pay 40s. Entrance; three or more to enter and run, or no Prize.
  They are to enter and measure on Saturday the 12th Day of April, in some convenient Place of the said Town, between the Hours of 1 and 6 in the Afternoon.
[also in 8 Mar, 15 Mar]


15 Mar 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
PENRETH RACES in CUMBERLAND,
On the usual Course improved.
ON Tuesday the 6th of May next, a Purse of 10 Guineas by 5 years olf Horses, &c. carrying 9 Stone, and 4 Year olds, carrying 8 Stone, neither of them to exceed that Age this Grass, 3 Heats, 3 Miles to a Heat; one Guinea Entrance.
  On Wednesday the 7th of May, a Purse of 10 Guineas by any Horse, &c. Give and take, 14 Hands, 10 Stone, 3 Heats, 4 Miles each Heat; one Guinea Entrance.
  On Thursday the 8th, a Purse of 5 Guineas by Galloways, 9 Stone highest, 3 Heats, 4 Miles each Heat; half a Guinea Entrance.
  And on Friday the 9th, a Purse of 20 Guineas, by any Horse, &c. carrying 10 Stone, 3 Heats, 4 Miles each Heat; 2 Guineas Entrance.
 All Horses that run for the said Purses to be shewn, entered and measured on Saturday the 3d of May, at the Town-Hall Door, between the Hours of 2 and 8 in the Afternoon. Four to enter and run for each Purse, or no Race. The Horses, &c. to be kept at such publick Houses as contribute half a Guinea to the said Purses: And to be subject to such Articles as will then be produced by Mr. John Hopper. --- If any Person presume to break Ground, or retail any Liquor or other Goods upon Maiden-hill, who is not a Contributor to the said Purses, they will be prosecuted by Thomas Whelpdale, Gent. Steward to his Grace the Duke of Portland.
[also in 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr]

TO be Leaped this Season, at Mr. John Pattinson's at the Sign of the Grapes in Carlisle in Cumberland, at half a Guinea a Mare, and 1s. to the Keeper, a Bay Horse 15 Hands high, bred by Mr. John Crofts of Barforth Hall in Yorkshire, got by Greyhound, his Dam by Makeless, his Grand-dam by Brimmer, and out of Trumpet's Dam, which was got by Place's White Turk, her Dam by Dodsworth, and out of a Laton Barb Mare. --- NB. He is full Brother to Sir Robert Fagg's Guy, which beat Lord Portmore's Drummer at New-market, upon which Lord Portmore offered 600 Guineas for him, which Sir Robert refused to take.
Whoever sends a Mare to him, may have Grass and good Conveniencies for her, at reasonable Rates.
[also in 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr]


22 Mar 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Sold;
At Gelstone Forest in the County of Cumberland, on the 23d, 24th, and 25th of April next.
THE whole Stock belonging to Mr. Thomas Hodgson, viz. 200 Weather Sheep 4 Years old, and 300 Weather Sheep 3 Years old, 600 Ews and Lambs, several hundreds of young Sheep, and a great number of very good Cows and Calves, Steers and Heifers, they being bred upon very good Ground, Security will be given (if required) for the Soundness thereof, and any person that shall buy the same, or any Part thereof, may have Credit for payment of the money till Midsummer come a Year.
[also in 29 Mar to 19 Apr]


26 Apr 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
B R A M P T O N   R A C E S in C U M B E R L A N D, On the usual  C O U R S E.
ON Thursday the 22d of May next, A Plate of 5£ (given by the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Carlisle) by Galloways, 14 Hands carrying 10 Stone, all under to have an Abatement as usual; 3 Heats; 7s. 6d. Entrance.
  On Friday the 23d, a Subscription Plate of 10£ Value, by any Horse, &c. 14 Hands carrying 10 Stone, as usual in Give and Take Plates; 3 Heats; a Guinea Entrance.
  All Horses &c. that run run for the said Plates to be entered and measured on Wednesday the 21st of May, at the Town-Hall, between the Hours of 2 and 8 in the Afternoon. Three to enter and run for each Plate, or no Race: And to be subject to such Articles as shall be produced at Entrance.
  NB. A free Saddle to be Run for each Day.
[also in 3 May, 10 May]


24 May 1735:
NEWS:
London, 15 May:
The Rt. Hon. Henry Lowther, Viscount Lonsdale, has resigned the Office of Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Great Britain.


21 Jun 1735:
NEWS:
The following Days are appointed for holding the Summer Assizes for the Northern Circuit, viz.
Cumberland, Saturday, August 2. at Carlisle. Westmorland, Thursday, August 7, at Appleby.

Dublin, June 10. Last Saturday a large Whitehaven Coal-Ship, was overturned in the Liffy at High-Water, and now lies in the River, so that no Ships can pass by her.


5 Jul 1735:
NEWS:
Penrith, July 2. A few Days ago dy'd, at Bristol, universally lamented, Heneage Fetherstonhaugh, esq; eldest Son of Timothy Fetherstonhaugh, of Kirkoswald, in the County of Cumberland, Esq; by whose Death the Estate of this ancient Family devolves to his only Son Timothy, a Youth about 12 Years of Age, now at Appleby School in Westmoreland.   And
Lately died John Robertson, of Cleater Hall, esq; a Gentleman of a very good Character and Fortune.

We hear that a Treaty of Marriage is on Foot, and will be shortly solemnized, between Edward Hassell, Esq; only Son of the late Sir Edward Hassel of Dalemain, Kt. and Miss Julian Musgrave, second Daughter of the Hon. Sir Christopher Musgrave of Eaden-Hall, Bart. a lady of great Beauty and fine Accomplishments, with a Fortune of 5000£.

ADVERTISEMENT:
[note: it is not clear whether this refers to Warwick Moor in Cumberland]
To be Run for on W A R W I C K - M O O R ,
ON Wednesday the 23d of July, a Purse of Six Guineas, by any Horse &c. three Heats: Fourteen hands to carry ten Stone; all above or under that Size to run at Weight for Inches, as usual in give and take Plates; three or more to enter and run, or no Race. To be enter'd and measured on the Monday before, at Mr. Jo. Parrot's in Warwick, betwixt the Hours of Twelve and Seven; paying Seven Shillings and Six-pence Enterance.
NB. no person will be allowed to set up Tent or Hutt to retail any Liquors, but such as are Subscribers.


12 Jul 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Lett
For any Number of Years, not exceeding Thirty One,
THE Collieries and Coal Mines of Eldred Curwen, esq; within his Mannors of Workington and Harrington, in the County of Cumberland, wherein there are now three working Pits; to wit, at Walton-wood, Eunon and Clifton, all Free of Water Charge: Together with a good New Salt Pann at Walton-wood aforesaid: Enquire of the Owner at Workington-hall.


19 Jul 1735:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
To be Sold,
Under a Commission of Bankrupt,
At Robert Dickinson's, in Millthrop, in the County of Westmoreland,
On Monday the 28th Instant, at Three of the Clock in the Afternoon
ONE Large New Building, containing twenty-six Yards in Length, near seven Yards wide within the Walls, three Stories high, well slated and floored, designed for making White and Brown, grinding, Dying Wood, and for Oil-Mills.
Also
A New Building, used for Grinding, Dying Wood, and making Paper, well slated and floored; and a water Corn-Mill, Drying-Kiln, and Malt-Kiln, well seated near the Sea, at Millthrop aforesaid, with a Parcel of Ground belonging to the same; together with a large Quantity of Rags, Dying Wood, some Meal, and other Utensils, late the Estate of James Birkett and John Crosfield.
Particulars may be had of Mr. Allan Wilson, at Kelsington, near Kendal.

To be Sold,
Pursuant to the Last Will and Testament of John Robertson, Gentleman, deceased,
At Cleater-Hall in Whitehaven, in the County of Cumberland,
On Tuesday the 12th Day of August next,
AN Estate, consisting of several Messuages, Freehold Lands, and Tenements; together with three several Rectories, and the Tythes thereunto belonging, and the Nomination of the Ministers and Curates thereof; and also several customary tenements belonging to the said Rectories, or some of them.
Particulars whereof may be had from Mrs. Robertson, at Cleator aforesaid; or from Mr. Joseph Burrows, an Attorney at Law in Whitehaven.
NB.That all persons that claim any Debts to be due from the said Mr. John Robertson, are desired (in the mean time) to make out and produce the same.
[also in Jul 26, Aug 2]


2 Aug 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
E G R E M O N D  RACES in Cumberland.
ON the Eighth of September next, will be run for near Egremond in Cumberland, a Give and Take Plate of Ten Pounds Value, by any Horse, &c. those of 14 Hands to carry ten Stone, and all above or under that Size to carry, or be allowed Weight for Inches, as is usual in Give and Take Plates; 3 Heats, 4 Miles each Heat, paying half a Guinea Entrance; three to enter and run, or no Race.
All Horses, &c. that run, are to be enter'd and measured at the black Cock in Egremond, on the 6th of september, between the Hours of 2 and 6 in the Afternoon of the same Day. If any Dispute arise, to be determined by three Gentlemen, that shall be then named before the Horses run.
NB. The same Day will be run for a good Saddle.


16 Aug 1735:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Whereas Susannah, the Wife of Leonard Dykes, late of Penrith, in the County of Cumberland, Esquire, did on Thursday the 7th of August Instant, elope and estrange herself from her Husband. These are therefore to give publick Notice, in order to prevent any Person from trusting her, that he will not pat any Debts that she shall contract after that Time. Witness my Hand
LEONARD DYKES.

To be Lett,
And Enter'd upon, the Ploughing-Ground at Candlemas, and the Meadow and Pasture at Mid-April next,
THE Demesn of Hackthorp, with the Appurtenances, distant about three Miles from Penrith, and seven from Appleby, of about the yearly Value of 120£ Tythe free. Whoever has a mind to treat about farming the same, may immediately apply to the Lord Viscount Lonsdale's Agents at Lowther.
[also in Aug 23]

Whereas it was lately Advertised, that the Estate of Mr. John Robertson, deceased, would be sold on the 12th Day of this Inst. August; These are to give Notice, that the same will be sold in a publick Sale at Egremond, in the County of Cumberland, on Tuesday the 23d Day of September next, consisting of the Mansion-house, and Out-houses at Cleator-hall, well Built, a good Water Corn-mill, and Kiln, about 43 Acres of Arable and Meadow Ground, and the Rectory, and Tythes of the Parish of Cleator, worth 70£ a Year and upwards. The Mansion-house and Out-houses at Salter-hall, with about 184 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Woody-Ground, now rented at 67£ 13s. 4d. a Year. The Rectories and Tythes of the Parishes of St. John's and St. Bridget's, worth 80£ a Year and upwards, and the Nomination of the Ministers and Curates of the said several Parishes; together with several Customary Tenants belonging to the said Rectories, or some of them. Particulars whereof may be had of Mrs. Robertson, of Cleator-hall aforesaid, Mr. Barrows, Attorney at Law at Whitehaven, or Mr. Henry Todd, Attorney at Law at St. Bees.
[also in 30 Aug to 20 Sep]


30 Aug 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
C A R L I S L E   R A C E S,
On the usual Course.
ON Wednesday the 24th of September next, a Purse of 20 Guineas to be run for, by Horses, &c. not exceeding 5 Years old last Grass, carrying 9 Stone, and 4 Years old carrying 8 Stone, 3 Heats, 3 Miles each Heat, 2 Guineas Entrance.
  On Thursday the 25th, a Purse of 15 Guineas, by any horse, &c. Give and Take, 14 Hands 10 Stone, 3 Heats, 4 Miles each Heat, 1 Guinea and an half Entrance.
  On friday the 26th, a Plate of 30 Guineas, by any Horse &c. 3 Heats 10 stone, 4 Miles each Heat, 3 Guineas Entrance.
  All Horses, &c. that run for the said Purses or Plate, to be shewn, enter'd and measured on Friday the 19th of September, at the Market-Cross, between the Hours of 2 and 8 in the Afternoon. 3 to enter and run for each Purse or Plate, or no Race.
  The Horses, &c. to be kept at such Publick-houses as contribute half a Guinea to the said Purses. And to be Subject to such Articles as will be produced. If any Person presume to break Ground, or retail Liquor, or other Goods upon King-Moor, who is not a Contributor to the said Purses, they will be prosecuted according to Law.
[also in 6 Sep, 13 Sep]


6 Sep 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Sold
At the House of Mr. John Richardson, at the Sign of the Talbot in Kirkby Lonsdale, on Thursday the Ninth day of October next.
ONE well built and convenient Dwelling-House, three good barns, two Stables, two Gardens planted with the best of wall-Fruit, a Summer-House, Pidgeon-Coat, a large Orchard planted with the best Fruit Trees, good Spring-water coming to the House door, about ninety Acres of good Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Ground, well water'd and fenced, adjoining to a good Common, Plenty of Turf-moss and Brackendales, near Church-School, a good Market, pleasant River, and near to a good Collery, with three Farm-houses, all lying at Newton, in the Parish of Whittington, in the County of Lancaster, and belonging to Mr. Thomas North. The Purchaser to enter at Candlemas, and may have liberty to have any Part of the Purchase Money upon moderate Interest for any Time.
[also in 13 Sep, 20 Sep]


25 Oct 1735:
NEWS:
Carlisle, Oct. 21. A few Days ago, James Westmorland of Scale-Hall, in the County of Cumberland, esq; was married to Miss Isabella Towry, second Daughter of George Towry, Esq; a Lady of great Beauty and fine Accomplishments, with an ample Fortune.
As was also the Rev. Mr. Walker, of Great Salkeld, to Miss Slack, who has been a noted Toast for many Years.
[Also in N.C. Journal, 8 Nov]

ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Lett or Sold,
Against May-day next,
A House in Brampton, in the County of Cumberland, facing the Market-place, with 2 good Stables, a Barn, with a Garden thereunto adjoining, and about 20 Acres of Ground, belonging to Mr. Wm. Greenwell, Merchant of Newcastle. Any one desirous to take, or buy the same, may apply to the said Mr. Greenwell, or Mr. John Nowell, at Naward-Castle in the said County.
NB. The said House is very fit for a Publick-House.
[also in 1 Nov to 29 Nov]


1 Nov 1735:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
To be Sold,
At Whitehaven in Cumberland,
A Good Milch Ass, with a She-Foal. Enquire of Mr. Creighton, Surgeon, in that Town.
[also in 15 Nov]

To be Sold to the best Bidder,
In publick sale, at Mr. CECIL's in Kendal, Westmoreland, on the 18th, 19th, and 20th Instant, the following Estates, belonging to, and now in the Possession of THOMAS SHEPHERD, Esq;
I. A Freehold Estate call'd LADY-FORD, lying in Skelsmerg, within less than a Mile of Kendal, consisting of about 26 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and some Pasture Ground, and worth about 120£ per Ann. a great Quantity of the Hay meadow thereof is annually lett to several Inhabitants of Kendal, at 30s. per Acre, and upwards, without Fog or Winter-gate, and pays only in lieu of all Tythes 6s. per Annum.
II. The Demesne of Burneside (separated from Lady-ford only by a small River) lying in Strickland Roger, a Mile from Kendal, consisting of about 180 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture ground, now in farm for 90£ per Ann. but lett much under the Worth; it is a Freehold Estate, and only pays in lieu of Tythes 13s. and 4d.
III. Along with the Burneside Demesne, or separate, two Freehold Estates, call'd COWDEN-HEADS, in Strickland-Roger aforesaid, the one lett at 11£ per Ann. with a Fulling-Mill, and the other for 11£ per Ann. of it self.
IV. Three water Corn Mills, and a Malt-kiln adjoining to Burneside Demesne, to be sold with the same, or separate, and now lett at 22£ per Annum.
NB. All these Estates have good and convenient Buildings upon them; they are well water'd, well fenced, and near Limestone, and very improveable.
[also in 8 Nov, 15 Nov]


8 Nov 1735:
NEWS:
The Lords of his Majesty's Most Hon. Privy Council, Judges, &c. met in the Exchequer-Chamber, Westminster-Hall, and nominated the following Gentlemen for his Majesty's Approbation for Sheriffs for the Counties following, viz.
Cumberland, John Dalston, Esq; William Huddleston of Milham, Esq; and William Hix of Whitehaven, Esq;
[Also in N.C. Journal, same date, as follows:] The following Gentlemen are put in Nomination for Sheriffs. For Cumberland, John Dalston of Milrigg, William Hadleston of Milham, William Hicks of Whitehaven, Esqrs.


15 Nov 1735:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Lett,
Against May-day next,
Kirfit-Hall, pleasantly situated on the River Lune, Gardens, Coach-house, Stables, Barns, and half a Mile from Kirkby-Lonsdale, in the County of Westmoreland, which is a good Market-Town, and a flourishing Free-School, conveniently situated for Fishing, Fowling, and Hunting. Also for keeping Gallowping Horses, the Stables joining to Long-Kirfit, with a greater or less Quantity of Ground joining, as will be most suitable for the Taker, from 10£ a Year to 100£. Enquire of Roger Wilson of Casterton, Esq; in Westmoreland aforesaid.
Note, The House being a Double-house, is convenient for two Families; the Out-houses being convenient for the same, so that it will be lett altogether, or separately.
[also in 22 Nov, 29 Nov]


3 Jan 1735/6:
NEWS:
"A few Days ago, Mr. J____h M____by, of Westgarth-Hill in the County of Cumberland, set upon his Father in such a furious Manner, that after he had belched out a great many horrible Oaths and Curses upon him, and beat and bruised him most inhumanly, he then tumbled him down headlong as tho' he would have murder'd him, leaving him in a most lamentable Condition, so that ever since he has not been able to walk without Crutches. His Mother hearing his Father crying out in a most piteous Manner, ventured out to assist him in his Distress; he then set upon her, bidding G_d d_mn her for an old Bitch, with many other vile Expressions, and tore off her Hat and Head-Cloaths, and dashed her bare Head against the Wall; and after he had bruised her most barbarously, he threw Water upon her, trod her Head-Cloaths in the Mire under his Feet, and left them both in such a deplorable Condition, that they must inevitably have perish'd, had it not been for the good Offices of some well-disposed Neighbours, who took them in and immediately sent for a Surgeon, by whose Care it is hoped they will both recover."


10 Jan 1735/6:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
To let: Morpeth Mills, Northumberland, property of the Rt. Hon. Charles, Earl of Carlisle. Enquire at Morpeth or to Mr John Nowell of Naward-Castle, Cumberland.[This advert also run 17 Jan]

NEWS:
Died a few days ago at Dumfries in North-Britain: John Lothian Esq. of Staffield, Cumberland.

Died recently at his Seat in Cumberland: Thomas Fletcher Esq. of Hutton Hall.


17 Jan 1735/6:
NEWS:
Newcastle: "We have Advice from London, that the celebrated Dr. Taylor, Oculist to her most Serene Highness the Arch-Duchess, and Member of several of the most famous Academies in Europe, having engag'd himself to go to Cumberland, on some extraordinary Affair relating to the Science he professes, intends to pass through York and this Town, on his way thither. His Arrival at Cumberland is fix'd for the 16th or 18th of next Month."


24 Jan 1735/6:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
For sale: freehold estate at Cumersdail, less than a mile from Carlisle, c40 acres arable land, with "proper buildings" and "a good Spring of Oak, Ash, and Aller Wood"; property of Mr John Topping of Litchfield, Staffs. Enquire to him, or to Mr Henry Topping at Templegarth, Cumberland, or Mr Thomas Wallace, attorney-at-law of Brampton. [This advert run regularly until 6 Mar]

NEWS:
"Last Week, Mr. Charles Shaw, formerly a China-Man in Cheapside, was appointed Comptroller of the Customs at White-Haven in Cumberland."

"Died a few days ago at the house of ____ Fleetwood Esq. in Lancashire, while returning home from Bath: the Hon. Sir Christopher Musgrave, Bart., of Eaden-Hall, Cumberland, 'descended of a very ancient Family in that County, and was a Knight of the Shire in several Parliaments, which trust he discharg'd with the strictest Justice: He had likewise been High-Sheriff of the County, as had likewise many of his Noble Predecessors before him, whose Great-Grandfather was created a Peer of this Realm, by the title of Baron Musgrave, of Musgrave in the County of Westmoreland, by King Charles I, for his signal Services to his Majesty, with the Hazard of his Life and Fortune, in those unnatural Civil Wars, which Patent none of them have hitherto taken out; he was Governor of Carlisle in all those Troubles. By the Death of Sir Christopher, the Estate of this Family, which is upwards of 2000$ per Ann. devolves to his Son (now Sir Philip Musgrave, Bart.) about 25 Years of Age, a very fine young Gentleman, universally esteem'd, and just arrived from his Travels abroad.' "

Confirmation from London that Dr. Taylor will arrive in Newcastle on 14 Feb, stay for 2 days, then proceed to Cumberland.


31 Jan 1735/6:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
For sale by auction at the house of Mr Edward Smith, Brampton, 10 Feb: "A large Quantity of Oak, Ash, and other Wood, growing at Kellwood near Brampton in Gillsland."

NEWS:
London, 24 Jan: "Dr. Taylor being call'd to Cumberland to a Person of Distinction, will be absent near 20 Days; so that there will be no Operations done at his House in Suffolk-street as usual, till Saturday the 27th of February next. We hear the third Part of his universal Treatise on the Eye, (now in the Press) will not be published till his Return."


7 Feb 1735/6:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
[The third part of Dr. Taylor's "UNIVERSAL TREATISE on the EYE" will be published on 6 Mar.]

NEWS:
Report from Newcastle that Dr. Taylor is bringing with him "a most exquisite Piece of Workmanship in Enamel, being a Specimen of a design to represent, in near four hundred Figures, all the Disorders of Sight."


14 Feb 1735/6:
NEWS:
Dr Taylor will arrive at Newcastle this evening (Sat); leave for Cumberland on Tue, staying overnight at Hexham. He will stay in Carlisle from Fri evening for a day or two, then return to London.


6 Mar 1735/6:
NEWS:
[Reports of great floods c20 Feb around the southern part of the North Sea, affecting Kent, East Anglia, the Low Countries etc.; not relevant to Cumbria, but interesting enough to get their own page]


27 Mar 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
"CARLISLE RACES, on the usual Course,
ON Wednesday the 28th of April, 1736, a Purse of 20 Guineas to be run for by Horses, &c. not exceeding 5 Years on this Grass, carrying 9 Stone, and 4 Years old carrying 8 Stone, 3 Heats, 3 Miles each Heat, 2 Guineas Entrance.
On Thursday the 29th, a Purse of 15 Guineas (being the Members Subscription) by any Horse, &c. give and take 14 Hands, 10 Stone, 3 Heats, 4 Miles each Heat, one Guinea and an half Entrance.
On Friday the 30th, a Plate of 30 Guineas, by any Horse &c. 3 Heats, 10 Stone, 4 Miles each Heat, 3 Guineas Entrance.
All Horses &c. that run for the said Purses, or Plate, to be shewn, enter'd, and measured on Thursday the 22d of April, at the Market-Cross, between the Hours of 2 and 8 in the Afternoon, three to enter and run for each Purse, or Plate, or no Race; and no Horse, &c. to enter or run for more than one Purse, or Plate.
The Horses, &c. to be kept from the Time of the Entrance, at such publick Houses as shall before that Time have contributed Five Shillings to the said Purses, or Plate, except the Horses, &c. of constant Subscribers; and to be subject to such Articles as will be produced. If any Person presume to break Ground, or retail Liquor, or other goods upon King-moor, who is not a Contributor to the said Purses, or Plate, they will be prosecuted according to Law." [This advert also run 3 Apr; and see revision 10 Apr]

"To be LEAPT this SEASON,
AT the Sign of the Grapes in Carlisle, at half a Guinea a Mare, and One Shilling to the Keeper, a Bay Horse, 15 Hands high, bred by Mr. John Crofts of Barforth-hall in Yorkshire, got by Greyhound; his Dam by Makeless; his Grandam by Brimer, and out of Trumpet's Dam, which was got by Place's White Turk; her Dam by Dodsworth, and out of a Layton Barb Mare.
N.B. He is full Brother to Sir Robert Fagg's Guy, which beat Lord Portmore's Drummer at Newmarket, upon which Lord Portmore offer'd 600 Guineas for him, which Sir Robert refused to take. Whoever sends Mares to him, may have Grass and good Conveniencies for them, at reasonable Rates." [This advert also run 3 + 10 Apr]


3 Apr 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
"Whereas George Smith, Apprentice to Robert Threlkeld, Taylor, did on the 8th of Feb. last leave the House of his said Master, in Carlisle in Cumberland, and has not since been heard of, having on a Suit of dark brown Cloath, with broad Brass-Buttons carved, a Greea-Cap bound round with Red, a Pair of Clog-Shoes, and Grey-Yarn Stockings, aged about 15 Years, of a fresh Complexion. Whoever can give Notice of him, so as he may be had again by his said Master, shall be well rewarded for so doing."

"London, March 24th, 1735-6.
Whereas by an Act made and passed in Parliament, in the Eighth Year of the Reign of his Majesty King George the Second, for the Application of the Rents and Profits of the Estates forfeited by the Attainder of James late Earl of Derwentwater, and Charles Radcliff: It is enacted amongst other Things, That the Commissioners, or Governors of his Majesty's Royal Hospital at Greenwich are to give six Months previous Notice in the London Gazette, of the Time and Place, when and where such Estates are intended to be Lett. Notice is thereby given by us the Commissioners of the said Hospital, that on Wednesday the 29th of September next ensuing, and every Wednesday and friday following, will be lett on Lease for Twenty One Years, or on Tack Notes, for one Year, at Salter's-Hall in London, any of the Lead-Mines, or Veins of Lead-Oar, within the Manour of Aldston-Moor, in the County of Cumberland, or else-where, belonging to the said estate, till the whole shall be Lett: And all Adventurers are desired to give in their Proposals in Writing, directed to William Corbet, Esq; at the Pay-Office in Broad-street, London, or to Mess. Walton and Boag, at Ravensworth-Castle near Durham; shewing what Vein or Mine they, or each of 'em would take, whether on Lease, or Tach-Note, and at what Due or Share to the Hospital. Notice is also hereby given, that at the same Time and Place will be lett upon Lease, for Twenty One Years, all the Farms, Tythes, Collieries, and other Estates of the late James Earl of Derwentwater, in the Counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, and Durham, as are now out of lease: And all Persons willing to take any Part of the said Estates, are desired to give in their Proposals in Writing to the said Mr. Corbett, or Mess. Walton and Boag, of whom Particulars may be had of all, or any Part of the said Estates as are now out of Lease." [This advert also run regularly for the next 6 months, until 25 Sep- but see also 14 Aug]

"At PENRITH, in the County of Cumberland,
ALL Sorts of Coach and Chaise-Harness, of the best Kind of Leather, with very curious Brass Work, and in the neatest Fashion, are compleatly made at reasonable Prices. By JOHN HOPPER, Saddler.
N.B. His Work has not only been approved of by the most competent Judges, but has met with an extraordinary Reputation from several Gentlemen whom he has had the Honour to be employed for, and who recommend him to the Publick, and not at all inferior to the best London Makers." [This advert also run weekly to 8 May]


10 Apr 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
"This is to give Notice, that at George Wright's at Naward-Castle, in the County of Cumberland, will be leapt this Season, the noted stone Horse call'd Flower, at 7s. 6d. a Mare.
HE is fourteen Hands and a half High, shap'd very fine and strong, without any natural Blemish, gets fine, large, and strong Foals, of which several has been sold to Chapmen for 50 Guineas a Piece. This Horse was got by Mr. Darlow's Arabian, which Arabian got Bay-Childers, Almariza, Aleppo, Skip-Jack, and many other famous Running Horses. This said Flower was out of Alby-Jenny's Dam, which Dam was got by Leeds-Dragon; the said Alby-Jenny won the Mares Plate at New Market, and was sold for 500 Guineas. This stone Horse won three Plates in one Summer, to wit, one at York, one at Lincoln, one at Grantham, the Spring following he won the 50 Guineas at Ipswich, where he got Lame. Whoever has a mind to send their Mares, may have good Grass at 2s per Week. [This advert also run 17 Apr]

Carlisle Races advert repeated, with additional note:
"NB. The Course is repaired from End to End, and now in very good Order."


17 Apr 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
"KIRKBY-LONSDALE RACES,
On the usual Course in Kirfitts,
ON Wednesday the 19th of May next, the Inn-keepers Purse of Eight Guineas will be run for by Galloways that never won the Value of Ten Guineas at one Time (Matches excepted) carrying 9 Stone, 3 Heats, 3 Miles to a Heat; 17s. 6d. Entrance.
On Thursday the 20th, the Gentleman's Purse of Fifteen Guineas, by 5 Years old Horses, &c. carrying 9 Stone, and 6 Years old carrying 10 Stone, neither to exceed that Age, the Second of February last, to be certifyed under the Hand of the Breeder, and that never won the Value of 30 Guineas at one Time, (Matches excepted) 3 Heats, 4 Miles to a Heat, one Guinea and one Half Entrance.
Also on Friday the 21st, will be run for, on the same Ground, a Prize of 5 Guineas (collected by Mr. William Scott) by any Horse, &c. carrying 10 Stone give and take, 3 Heats, 4 Miles to a Heat, one Half-guinea Enterance: The Stakes to the Second best Horse, &c. and the third Horse, &c. his Entrance returned.
All Horses, &c. that run for the said Purses and Prize, to be enter'd and measured on Saturday the 15th of May, at some convenient Place in the said Town, between the Hours of 2 and 8 in the Afternoon; And three Horses, &c. to enter and run for the Innkeepers and Gentleman's Purses, or no Race: And the Horses, &c. to be kept at such publick Houses, from the Time of Entrance, as contribute Ten Shillings or upwards to the said two Purses: And to be subject to such Articles as shall then be produced by the Collectors appointed by the Gentleman and Innkeepers, for the said two Purses: And also to be subject to such Articles for the Prize of 5 Guineas, &c. as will be then produced by Mr. William Scott." [This advert also run weekly to 1 May]


15 May 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
PENRITH RACES in Cumberland.
ON Wednesday the 16th Day of June next, will be run for on the usual Course on Maidenhill, a Purse of 15 Guineas, by any Horse, &c. not exceeding five Years old this Grass, to be certify'd for; three Heats, each Heat 3 Miles; five Year olds to carry 9 Stone, four year olds 8 Stone; One Guinea and a half Entrance.
On Thursday the 17th Day of June, will be run for a Purse of 8 Guineas by Galloways, 14 Hands to carry 9 Stone, all under to have the usual Abatement; three Heats, each Heat 4 Miles; Fifteen Shillings Entrance.
On Friday the 18th Day of June, will be run for a Purse of 12 Guineas by any Horse, &c. 14 Hands to carry 9 Stone, all above or iunder to carry more or less, as is usual in give and take; three Heats, each Heat 4 Miles; Twenty Five Shillings Entrance.
NB. Three Horses, &c. or more to enter and run for each of the said Purses, or no Race. The Horses, &c. to be shown at the Town-Hall in Penrith aforesaid ["on Saturday the 12th of June next" was belatedly added here], between the Hours of 3 and 8 in the Afternoon; and those for the 8 and 12 Guineas, to be then and there measured by Mr. John Hopper, Clark of the Course, and be subject to such Articles as then by him will be produced; and the Horses, &c. to be kept at such Publick-Houses as contribute Five Shillings or upwards to the said Purses. And whoever breaks Ground, or retails any Liquor upon the said Hill, during the Time of the Races, that are not Cotributers to the said Purses, will be prosecuted as the Law directs by Thomas Whelpdale, Gent. Steward to his Grace the Duke of Portland.
There will be Cock-Fightings every Forenoon during the Races, between the Gentlemen of Cumberland and the Gentlemen of Westmoreland, for Two Guineas a Battle, Twenty Guineas the Main or odd Battle.
During the Races there will be a Ball every Evening for the Ladies." [This advert also run weekly to 5 Jun]

BRAMPTON RACES
In the County of Cumberland.
ON Wednesday the 9th Day of June, will be run for by Galloways, a Plate Value 5 Guineas, given by the Right Honourable the Earl of Carlisle; 14 Hands carrying 10 Stone, and all under that Size to have Allowance of Weight for Inches, as is usual in Galloway Plates; three Heats, each Heat 4 Miles, carrying 10 Stone, and so in Proportion. Entrance one Guinea.
On Friday the 11th Day of June, a Plate Value 5 Guineas, will be run for by Hunters, that can be proved to be Hunters last Season; each Horse, &c. carrying 10 Stone, three Heats, each Heat 4 Miles; And that no Horse, &c. shall run for the said Plate that has won the Value of 10£ at one Time; Entrance 7s 6d.
NB. All Horses, &c. that run for the said Plates, to enter and measure at the Town-Hall in Brampton, on Monday the 7th of June, betwixt the Hours of 3 and 7 of the Clock in the Afternoon; and be subject to such Articles as shall be produced: And three Horses, &c. to run for each Plate, or no Race. And no Person chall have Liberty to break Ground, or retail any Sort of Liquors upon the said Course, unless being a Subscriber to the said Plates." [This advert also run 22 + 29 May]


12 Jun 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, being the First, Second, and Third Days of July, will be run for on Brampton Moor near Appleby in Westmoreland, three Purses of Gold of Ten, Five, and Twelve Guineas, raised by Subscription, and run in Manner following.
THE first Ten Guineas given by Walter Plummer and John Ramsden, Esqrs. Members for the said Borough, on Thursday the First of July, by Galloways, 14 Hands carrying 10 Stone, and 4Weight for Inches over and under, 4 miles to a Heat.
On Friday Five Guineas, by Ponies, 13 Hands carrying 9 Stone, Weight for Inches under, 4 Miles to a Heat.
On Saturday Twelve Guineas, give and take, 14 Hands carrying 10 Stone, weight for Inches over and under, 4 Miles to a Heat.
The Horses, &c. that run for the said Purses, to be entered and measured at Appleby, on Monday the 28th Instant, betwixt the Hours of 12 and 8 of the said Day, and from that Time to be kept at such Publick Houses as subscribe Five Shillings or upwards to the Races, or have no Pretensions to any of the said Purses. Articles will be then produced, which the Owners of the Horses and Riders are to be subject to, or lose their Right in any of the said Purses. Three Horses, Mares, or Geldings are to enter and start for each Purse, or no Race. Entrance for the Ten Guineas 12s 6d. for the Five Guineas 7s 6d. for the Twelve Guineas 15s. [This advert also run 19 Jun]


19 Jun 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Agents for the sale of Dr. Anderson's Famous Purging Pills (made in Edinburgh by Samuel Stevenson) include: Mr Lowrie in Kendal; Mr Thomson in Ravenglass; Mr Winning in Whitehaven; Mr Holms in Cockermouth; Mr Bigall in Wigton; Mr Cook and Mr Hewet in Carlisle.


3 Jul 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
"To be Sold,
A Fashionable Chariot, very little worse for Use, either with or without a Couple of well-drawn Mares, in good Order. Whoever has Occasion, may enquire of Mrs. Mary Borrett, at Kirkby-Stephen, in Westmoreland, who will sell the same." [This advert also run 10 Jul]


17 Jul 1736:
NEWS:
"Mr. Justice Lee and Mr. Baron Fortescue having chose the NORTHERN CIRCUIT, the following Days are appointed for their holding the Summer Assizes, viz.
...August...
Cumberland, Saturday 21, at the City of Carlsle.
Westmoreland, Thursday 26, at Appleby.
..."


31 Jul 1736:
NEWS:
form the London papers, 22 Jul:
"Last Tuesday a Habeas Corpus was sent down to Carlisle to bring up the Body of Edward Row, one of the six Rogues concerned in the shooting and robbing Mr. Gibson the Baker at Islington, for which Ward, one of his Accomplices, was executed three Sessions ago."


7 Aug 1736:
NEWS:
from the London papers, 31 Jul:
Died lately: "At Kirkoswald in Cumberland, universally regretted, the Lady Fetherstonehaugh, Relict of Timothy Fetherstonehaugh, late of that Town and County, Esq."

"Marry'd lately, Lancelot Pattenson of Breakes in Westmoreland, Esq; to Miss Orpheur of Whitehaven in Cumberland, a Lady of fine Accomplishments, with an ample Fortune."


14 Aug 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
EGREMOND RACES.
ON Wednesday the 8th Day of September next, will be run for on the usual course on Egremond Town Moor, a Purse of Six Guineas, by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding carrying 10 Stone Weight, 14 Hands to be the Standard, all above or under that Size to carry or have Abatement as usual in Give and Take Plates; to run three Heats, four Miles each Heat, the Horses &c. to be enter's and measur'd at the King's Arms in Egremond aforesaid, on Tuesday the 7th Day of September next, sometime before six o'Clock in the Evening of the said Day, paying 7s 6d Entrance; three to run or no Race. A very good Saddle and Bridle will be run for gratis, on the same Day.
On Thursday the 9th Day of September next, will be run for on the same Course, a Purse of three Guineas, on the same Conditions as aforesaid, to enter and measure at the same Place, and on the 7th Day of September as aforesaid, paying 5s at Entrance; three to run or no Race." [This advert also run 21 Aug]

"Salters-Hall, July 24. 1736
Whereas it has been represented to us, the Commissioners for Greenwich Hospital, that great Inconveniencies will attend the letting the Farms, Tythes, Collieries, Lead-Mines, &c. belonging to the Derwentwater Estate, by obliging Tenants to go to London, to their great Loss and Expence: In order therefore to remedy the same, we do hereby give Notice, that those Persons who cannot conveniently attend at Salters-Hall in London, according to the former Advertisement, and are desirous to take any of the said Farms, Tythes, Collieries, Lead-Mines., &c. may apply to Mess. Walton and Boag at the Three Kings in Newcastle upon Tyne, any Day during the next Assizes there, or on any Thursday or Saturday afterwards, from Eight in the Morning till Twelve, or from Two till Six o'Clock in the Afternoon, who will give them any Information relating to the same; and are also impower'd to treat for letting any of the said Farms, Tythes, Lead-Mines, &c. subject to our Confirmation." [This advert also run weekly to 25 Sep]


28 Aug 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
"DENT
ON Tuesday the 14th of September will be run for on Dent Holmes nigh Sedbergh, Ten Guineas given by William Aislebie, Esq; by any Horse, &c. that has never won above twenty Pounds in Plate or Money at one Time, Matches excepted, 14 Hands high to carry ten Stone, and all above or under to carry Weight, or have an Allowance as is usual in give and take Plates, Bridle and Saddle included, paying a Guinea Entrance; to run three Heats, four Miles each Heat; the Second to have his Guinea return'd; three to start, or no Race.
On Wednesday the 15th, Five Guineas will be run for, by any Horse, &c, that has never won five Pounds at one Time in Plate or Money, Matches excepted, as follows; the First to have twenty Shillings; the Second ten Shillings; the Third five Shillings, every Heat; 14 Hands to carry nine Stone, all above or under to carry Weight as usual, paying five Shillings Entrance; four to start, or no Race.
To enter for both Plates on Monday the 13th, as the Cross in Dent, betwixt the Hours of Eight and Twelve in the Forenoon, and be subject to Articles." [This advert also run 4 + 11 Sep]


11 Sep 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Agents for the sale of the "Angelical PILLS" invented by D. Anderson, physician to King Charles I, now maunfactured by Samuel Stevenson in Edinburgh (1s a box), include: Mr Lowrie in Kendal; Mr Henin in Broughton; Mr Thomson in Ravenglass; Mr Winning in Whitehaven; Mr Holms in Cockermouth; Mr Bigland in Wigton; Mr Cook & Mr Hewet in Carlisle.


9 Oct 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Agents for sale of the worm-destroying ointment made by Edward Story, apothecary of Newcastle, include: Mr Cook, grocer in Carlisle; the Post-house in Appleby; Mr Winning in Whitehaven; Mr Holmes in Cockermouth


N.C. JOURNAL, 9 Oct 1736:
ADVERTISEMENT:
Worm Destroying Ointment ... by EDWARD STORY, Apothecary, Rosemary-Lane, nigh St. John's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne. 'Tis sold by [among others]
Mr. Cook, Grocer, in Carlisle.
At the Post-house, in Appleby.
Mr. Winning, in Whitehaven.
Mr. Holmes, in Cockermouth.


23 Oct 1736:
NEWS:
"They write from Askham in Westmoreland, that a Cow there has had four Calves at once, three of which are alive."


30 Oct 1736:
NEWS:
from the London papers, 23 Oct:
Married: John Hog jnr of Combo in Scotland, to Miss Musgrave, sister of Sir Philip Musgrave, Bart., of Eden-Hall, Cumberland.


13 Nov 1736:
NEWS:
from the London papers, 4 Nov:
Yesterday the Lord Chancellor, Lords of the Privy Council, Judges, &c. met in the Exchequer-Chamber, and nominated three Gentlemen out of each County, for his Majesty to prick down to serve as Sheriffs for the Year ensuing. Among the rest, for Cumberland, William Hicks of Whitehaven, Esq; John Gaskarth of Hiltop, Esq; and Peter How of Whitehaven, Esq.

20 Nov 1736:
NEWS:
from Wye's Letter etc., 16 Nov:
"A few Days since Sir William Lowther, Bart, was married, at his Seat in Yorkshire, to Miss Ramsden, Daughter of the late Sir William, and Sister to the present Sir John Ramsden, Bart."

ADVERTISEMENTS:
"WHEREAS the several Farms, Collieries, &c. out of Lease in the Derwentwater Estate, have been advertised six Months in the London Gazette, Pursuant to an Act of Parliament for that Purpose. And whereas the Farms and Collieries under-mentioned, are yet to lett against Mayday next; Notice is therefore hereby given, that all Persons who are desirous of taking any of the said Farms, may apply to Mr. Nicholas Walton, at the Three Kings in Newcastle upon Tyne, on Thursday and Saturday the 25th and 27th Instant, on Thursday and Saturday the 2d and 4th of December next, and on Thursday and Saturday the 9th and 11th following, who is impower'd to treat for letting the same."
[Details of the estates follow. Nearly all are in the North-East, except the last listed:]
Keswick Demesne Lands, 1439 acres 0 roods 37½ perches, now in several small farms, present rent £1659/13/9. [This advert also run weekly until 4 Dec]


27 Nov 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
"WHEREAS several Discoveries have been made of Encroachments and other Abuses committed on the DERWENTWATER- ESTATE, and several others are suspected to be yet undiscover'd; Notice is therefore given, that such Person or Persons as will make Discoveries thereof to Wm. Corbett, Esq; at the Pay-Office in Broad-street, London, or to Mess. Walton and Boag, Receivers for the said Estate, shall be well rewarded for the same." [Also in 4 Dec, 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan. N.B. This refers to the property forfeited by the late Earl of Derwentwater, most of which was not actually in Cumberland.]

"To be Sold, Lying at Huttonjohn, in the County of Cumberland, and Parish of Graystock,
A Tenant-Right Estate, containing 61 Acres and upwards, mostly Meadow and Arable Ground, with some Pasture and Wood Lands, very improvable, lying entire within itself, very well inclosed, wooded, and watered; being bounded on one Side by a small River quite through the Estate, and on the other by a convenient large Lane, leading to a very good Common, with great Privilege of Moss, and all other Advantages of good Commoning, and within four Miles of Penrith Market. Persons may be treated with by Roger Gibson of Dacre, or Thomas Todhunter of Graystock Castle, both in the County of Cumberland, at their own Houses, any time before it be sold, or at Mr. Thomas Wilson's, at the Sign of the Red Lion in Penrith, on Tuesday the 21st Day of December next." [This advert also run 4 Dec]

4 Dec 1736:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
"To be Lett or Sold,
At, or before Candlemas next,
A Very good Freehold Messuage and Tenement, called by the Name of BURROW BRACK, or, JAGGER HIGH-HOUSE, situate in the County of Lancaster, within half a Mile of Kirkby-Lonsdale, in the County of Westmoreland, consisting of a well built Dwelling-house; all the Land well water'd and fenced, and a good Spring of Oak-wood upon the same, with Common-right, both Pasture and Turbary: The said Estate is capable of very great Improvements at a small Expence, by lying so contiguous to Kirkby-Lonsdale aforesaid, being a good Market Town. Whoever is mindful to take to farm, or Purchase the same, may apply to Mr. Thomas Jagger, the Owner thereof, Mr. Richard Bayliffe, both in Kirkby-Lonsdale aforesaid, who will be ready to shew the Lands, and treat about the same."


16 Dec 1736:
This would have been the publication date of the first issue of the Whitehaven Weekly Courant, no copy of which appears to have survived. See here for details.

1 Jan 1736/7:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Sold
In Six Months Time
The Capital Messuage call'd WARCOPP-HALL, pleasantly situated in the County of Westmoreland, with the Demesne Lands, call'd the Banks, and Crookes thereunto adjoining, together with the Manour of Warcoppp, and the customary Tenants thereof, with large Royalties, in which are several Veins of Oar, and Warcopp Corn-Mills, with the Corn-Tythes of Warcopp and Blencarn, with the perpetual Advowson of the Vicaradge of Warcopp (a Living worth upwards of Fifty Pounds a Year). Also the Demesne Lands of Bptergill, Longflats, and Sandford-Bottoms, all situate within the Boundaries of the said Manour of Warcopp; all the said Premises are under a Modus or Prescription to the Vicar of the said parish of Warcopp, in Lieu of all Manner of Tythes. There is also growing upon the said Premises large Quantities of Oak, Birch, and Ash-Wood. Whoever has a mind to purchase the same, may apply to Robert Brathwaite, Esq; of Warcopp aforesaid, or to Mr. John Robinson of Appleby, where Rentals of the said estate may be seen.
N.B. This will be but Twice more Advertised.
[also in 8 Jan]

15 Jan 1736/7:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Sold to the best Bidder,
At the New George in Penrith, on Thursday the Tenth Day of February next, at Six o'Clock in the Evening,
ALL the Estate of SOCKBRIDGE, in the
County of Westmorland (within two Miles of Penrith) late belonging to Mr. Reginald Dobson, deceased; and on Saturday the twelvfth Day of February, at Six o'Clock in the Evening, will be sold to the best Bidder, at the King's Head in Appleby, the Estate called HOUGH and COLBY MILL, within a Mile and a Half of Appleby, also Part of the Estate of the said Mr. Dobson. The Purchase Money to be paid as Parties can agree.
[Also in 22 Jan, 29 Jan]

22 Jan 1736/7:
ADVERTISEMENT:
THIS is to give Notice, That all Persons to whom Thomas Burn, late of Aldston, in the County of Cumberland, is indebted, are desired to give an Account of their Debts to John Stephenson , Esq; or to Mr. William Walton, Merchant in Newcastle, or to Mr. William Hewetson, the Younger, in Aldston Town, in the County of Cumberland, who will take a proper Method to discharge the same: And all Persons who are indebted to the said Thomas Burn, are likewise desired to pay what is due to the said Thomas Burn, on or before the Twenty fifth of March, or they will be prosecuted for the same.
N.B. This will be no more Advertised.


5 Feb 1736/7:
ADVERTISEMENT:
WHEREAS a Person, who goes by the Name of Richard Nixon, was on the seventeenth Day of January last, comitted to the County Coal for the County of Cumberland for Horse-stealing; he had in his possession when apprehended, a little white Mare, with a Notch above one of the Fore-hoofs, of the Value of three Pounds or thereabouts, which is supposed to have been stolen by him the said Nixon, and which said Mare is now in the possession of the Country-Keeper for the said County of Cumberland; any person having lost such a Mare, upon Application to the said Country-Keeper, and proving her to be theirs, may have her again. The said Nixon is suspected to have stolen from Blindcrake near Cockermouth in Cumberland, a black Gelding, shod of all Four, trots all, thick mained, above fourteen Hands high, very broad for his Size, well limb'd, and about nine or ten Years old; and that he has sold the said Gelding somewhere in the Bishoprick of Durham, from which Place it's suspected he has stole the white Mare above-mention'd. Any Person who can give any Intelligence of the gelding above described to the Country-keeper of the said County of Cumberland, or to Christopher Elewood in Carlisle, so as the same may be had again, shall be well rewarded for their Pains.

26 Feb 1736/7:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
THE Creditors of William Addison; late of Kirkby-Stephen, in the County of Westmorland, Shoemaker and Chapman, are desired to take Notice, that a Dividend of his estate and Effects will be made unto, and amongst such of the said Creditors who shall, on or before the Twenty fifth Day of March next, produce to Mr. Thomas Smith of Penrith, in the County of Cumberland, Mercer, or to Mr. Southouse, Attorney at Law in Nicholas-Lane, London, an Affidavit of their respective Debts which were owing to them, by the said William Addison, on the first Day of January, 1735, such Creditors signing a full Discharge to the said William Addison, on Receipt of their said Dividend.
[also in 5 Mar]

Whereas several Discoveries have been made of Encroachments and other abuses committed on the DERWENTWATER-ESTATE, and several others are suspected to be yet undiscover'd, a Notice is therefore given, that such person or Persons as will make Discoveries thereof to Wm. Corbett, Esq; at the Pay-Office in Broad-Street, London, or to Mess. Walton and Boag, Receivers for the said Estate, shall be well rewarded for the same. [N.B. This refers to the estate forfeited by the late Earl of Derwentwater, most of which was not actually in Cumbria]
[Also in 19 Mar; also in N.C. Journal, 26 Feb, 26 Mar]

LANCASTER, February 19, 1736-7.
PROPOSALS for Printing by SUBSCRIPTION,
A Complete TREATISE,
Upon the ART of FARRIERY. [described]
By Dr. BRACKEN, Author of the Notes on BURDON. [offer details]
[Subscriptions taken by numerous retailers, including:] T. Cotton in Kendal
[also in 5 Mar, 12 Mar]


12 Mar 1736/7:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
At PENRITH, in the County of Cumberland,
ALL Sorts of Coach and Chaise-Harness, of the best kind of Leather, with very curious Brass Work, and in the neatest Fashion, are compleatly made at Reasonable Prices,        By JOHN HOPPER, Saddler.
N.B. His Work has not only been approv'd of by the most competent Judges, but has met with an extraordinary reputation from several Gentlemen whom he has had the Honour to be employ's for, and who recommend him to the Publick, as not at all inferior to the best London Makers.
[also in 19 Mar, 26 Mar]

This Day is Published, Price stitch'd 6d.
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, and MONTHLY ORACLE, for February 1737.
By MERLIN the Second,
[details given, plus list of stockists in northern England, including:] Mr. Ashburne at Kendal.
[March issue advertised 9 April]

Jan. the 31st, 1736-7.
STOLEN or strayed from John Atkinson of Bank-house, in the Parish of Millom, and County of Cumberland, a young Bay Mare, four Years old, about fourteen Hands high, black Main, Tail switch'd, and a little white Star on her Forehead. Any Person or Persons that hath taken up, or can give any Intelligence of the said Mare, so as she may be had again, shall be very well rewarded for their Pains; giving Notice thereof to Joseph Atkinson of Bank-house aforesaid, Mr. Joseph Herbert at Muncaster, or to Mr. Thomas Rooke, Attorney at Law in Carlisle.
[Also in 19 Mar]

C A R L I S L E    R A C E S,
On the usual Course,
ON Wednesday the 4th of May next, a Purse of Twenty Guineas to be run for by Horses, &c. not exceeding four Years old this Grass, carrying eight Stone, three Heats, three Miles each Heat, and to be sufficiently certify'd for; two Guineas Entrance.
On Thursday the 5th, a Purse of Fifteen Guineas (being the Members Subscription) by any Horse, &c. Give and Take; fourteen hands, ten Stone, three Heats, four Miles each Heat; one Guinea and a Half Entrance.
On Friday the 6th, a Plate of Thirty Guineas by Horses, &c. not exceeding Five Years old this Grass, carrying nine Stone, three Heats, three Miles each Heat, and to be sufficiently certify'd for; three Guineas Entrance.
All Horses &c. that run for the said Purses or Plate, to be shewn, enter'd, and measur'd on Thursday the 18th of April, at the Market-Cross in Carlisle aforesaid, between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon; Three to enter and run for each Purse or Plate, or no Race; and to be subject to such Articles as shall then be produced.
The Horses, &c. to be kept, from the Time of Entrance, at such Publick Houses as shall before that Time have contributed Five Shillings to the said Purses or Plate; except the Horses, &c. of constant Subscribers.
N.B. The Course is well repair'd from End to End.
[also in 19 Mar-16 Apr]


2 Apr 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Leap'd this Season,
At the Grapes in Carlisle, at one Guinea a Mare, and 1s.to the Keeper.
A Strong Bay Horse, fifteen Hands high, bred by Mr. Croft of Barforth, got by Grey-hound, his Dam by Makeless, his Grandam by Brimmer, and out of Trumpet's Dam, which was got by Place's White Turk, her Dam by Dodsworth, and out of a Layton Barb Mare. ----- N.B. He is full Brother to Sir Robert Fagg's Guy, which beat Lord Portmore's Drummer at New Market, upon which Lord Portmore offer'd 600 Guineas for him, which Sir Robert refused to take; and the Hon. Mr. Vane's Bay Mare, which bear Lord William Manners's Crab, at New Market, the 26th of last April, for 150 Guineas a Side; and also, the 24th of July last, won the King's 100 Guineas, for five Year old Mares,, at Black Hamilton, was out of the full Sister to this Horse. He is rising thirteen Years old, and free from all natural Blemishes, and as well bred Horse as any in England. Whoever sends Mares to him, may have Grass and good Conveniencies for them at reasonable Rates.
[also in 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr]

16 Apr 1737:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
K I R B Y - L O N S D A L E   R A C E S ,
 To be Run for on the usual Course in Kirfitts,
ON Monday the 23d of May next, a Purse of Nine Pounds, by any Horse, &c. fourteen Hands to carry nine Stone, three Heats, three Times round the said Course to a Heat (being three Miles) and to be subject to Articles, all under or above 14 Hands to have Abatement as in Give and Take Plates; Entrance eighteen Shillings.
On Tuesday the 24th, a Give and Take Purse of Fifteen Pounds, by any Horse, &c. 14 Hands to carry ten Stone, all above and under to carry and have an Abatement, as usual in Give and Take Plates, three Heats, four Times round the usual Course, and to be subject to Articles, Entrance One Pound Ten Shillings.
On Wednesday the 25th, a Purse of Seven Pounds, by Galloways, ten Stone the Highest, all under to have an Abatement as usual in Galloway Purses, three Heats, four Times round to a Heat, and to be subject to Articles; Entrance fourteen Shillings.
N.B. No Horses, &c. to start that has won in Plate or Match Thirty Pounds at one Time. All Horses, &c. to measure and enter on the 20th of May, between two and six in the Afternoon, and three to enter and run for each Purse, or no Race. Also a Mane of Cocks will be fought at the Cock Pitt, every Forenoon during the Races, for a considerable Sum of Money.
[also in 23 Apr]

To be Leaped this Season,
 At  J O S E P H   P A R E T's, at Warwick near Carlisle in Cumberland, at 10s. 6d. a Mare, and 1s. the Keeper.
THE Famous Black Arabian, from Lowther: He is a good Plight, and clear from all Blemishes as the Hour he was foaled; it is well known that he hath got nothing but what is large, strong, beautiful, and successful.
N.B. There is Grass and all Necessaries at reasonable Rates.
[also in 23 Apr]

Agents for the sale of GRANA ANGELICA (the "Angelical PILLS") invented by D. Anderson, physician to King Charles I, now maunfactured by Samuel Stevenson in Edinburgh (1s a box), include: Mr Lowrie in Kendal; Mr Henin in Broughton; Mr Thomson in Ravenglass; Mr Winning in Whitehaven; Mr Holms in Cockermouth; Mr Bigland in Wigton; Mr Cook and Mr Hewet in Carlisle.
[also in 23 Apr, 30 Apr]

To be Lett or Sold,
In PENRITH, in the County of Cumberland.
A very good Malt-Kiln, which makes upwards of 4500 Winchester Bushels of Malt in a Season, with all the Conveniencies belonging to it, viz. Good Graineries, a Horse-Mill, Stable, Hay-Loft, and Garden. Whoever inclines either to buy or farm the same, may apply to Mr. George Fothergill of Penrith aforesaid, who will lett or sell the same upon reasonable Terms, he designing to leave of the Business, to enter at Michaelmas next.
[also in 7 May, 14 May]

7 May 1737:
NEWS:
Whitehaven, May 3. On the 26th last arrived the St. Bees, William Nicholson Commander, from Oporto, laden with extraordinary Port and Lisbon Wine, for William Hicks Merchant in this Town.

ADVERTISEMENT:
B R A M P T O N   R A C E S,
 On the usual Course.
ON Thursday the 2d of June next, a Galloway Plate of Five Guineas, given by the Right Hon. Charles Earl of Carlisle; all Horses &c. fourteen Hands carrying ten Stone, three Heats; all under to have an Abatement, as usual in Galloway Plates; ten Shillings Enterance.
On Friday the 3d, a Give and Take Purse of Ten Guineas, by any Horse, & c. fourteen Hands to carry ten Stone; all above and under to carry Weight for Inches, as usual in Give and Take Plates, three Heats; Enterance one Guinea.
All Horses, & c. that run for the said Plate and Purse, to be shewn, enter'd, and measur'd on Wednesday the 1st of June, at the Town-Hall in Brampton aforesaid, between the Hours of Five and Eight in the Afternoon; Three to enter and run for the said Plate and Purse, or no Race; and to be subject to such Articles as shall then be produced.
[also in 14 May, 21 May]

21 May 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Sold,
THE Dues of Lead Oar arising within the Mannor of ALSTON MOOR, from Christmas last to Christmas next. Enquire of Mess. Watson and Boag, at the Three Kings in Newcastle upon Tyne, or of Mr. John Stephenson, Moor Master, at Nentsberry in Alston Moor, who are impowered to sell the same.
[also in 4 Jun; also in North Country Journal, 14 May, with spelling "Nentsbery"]

28 May 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
P E N R I T H   R A C E S in Cumberland,
On Wednesday the 22d of June, will be run for, a Purse of Ten Guineas, by Horses, &c. Heats, Give and take, 14 Hands to carry ten Stone.
On Thursday the 23d, a Purse of Gold, by Galloways, 14 hands to carry nine Stone, Heats, the winning Horse, &c. respectively each Heat to have One Guinea, the second Half a Guinea; no distance to be allowed of. --- And on the same Day, a Purse of Gold, by Footmen, two Miles.
On Friday the 24th, a Purse of Fifteen Guineas, by Five Year olds, carrying nine Stone, and Four Year olds eight Stone, Heats, three Miles each Heat, and to be sufficiently certified for.
NB. The Horses, &c to be entered on Saturday the 18th of June, by Mr. John Hopper, Clerk of the Race, between the Hours of Three and Eight in the Afternoon, by paying the usual Entrance Money, and then to be kept at such Publick-Houses as contribute Half a Guinea or upwards to the said Prizes; and three to enter and run for each Prize, or no race, and to be subject to Articles. And no person will be allowed to build a Tent or Hutt upon the Race-Ground, that does not pay his Contribution to the said Purses, three Days before the Races begin.
[also in 4 Jun, 11 Jun]

To be Sold,
A Very large new-built, commodious, and well accustomed INN, with convenient Stables thereto, called The OLD GEORGE, in Penrith in Cumberland, wherein Mr. John Leethat now lives, and to whom the same is under farm for two Years from Whitsuntide next. And also to be sold in the like Manner under farm, a convenient and well situated Shop adjoining the said Inn, with a very good Room behind, and a Cellar under the same. Also a large and well-built Barn, and a large Garden near unto the said Inn, all belonging to Mr. Job Eawlinson of Graithwaite in the County of Lancaster. Whoever hath a mind to purchase the same, may apply to the said Mr. Rawlinson, Mr. Thomas Whelpdale, Attorney at Law, Mr. William Hewertson, both in Penrith, or Mr. John Wilson, Mr. Edward Blackstock, both of Kendal, in the County of Westmoreland, merchants, who will treat about the same.
N.B. The said Mr. Leethat will shew the Premisses to any that have a mind to purchase.
[also in 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun]

9 Jul 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Disposed of,
THE Fox-Hounds of the late Thomas Salkeld, Esq; in the County of Cumberland, and now in the Possession of Mr. Peter Delcambre as his late Servant: They are thought by the best Judges to be as good a Pack to their Number as any in England.
N.B. For further Particulars, enquire of Mr. Conyer at the Wildman in Petergate, York; Mr. Sanderson, Watchmaker, in Newcastle; or Mr. Peter Delcambe [sic] at Whitehall in the County of Cumberland. [also in 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul]

16 Jul 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Lett,
A Very good House with a good Cellar, Garden, Stable, and other Conveniencies, fit for an Inn, and known by the Sign of the RED LION, situate in Carlisle in the County of Cumberland, and late in the Possession of Mr. Thomas Askel, deceased. Whoever hath a mind to treat about the same, may apply to Mrs. Askel, or Mr. John Holme, Attorney at Law, in Carlisle aforesaid.
[also in 23 Jul, 30 Jul]

23 Jul 1737:
NEWS:
Newcastle, July 23. On Saturday Morning last died in this Town, Sir Wilfred Lawson, Bart. Member of Parliament for Cockermouth in the County of Cumberland; and on Monday Morning his Corpse was carried to be interr'd at Hoyston in that County.

6 Aug 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
    Kirby-Lonsdale in Westmoreland, July 28, 1737.
WHEREAS Proposals have been lately made, and an Agreement in Writing thereupon concluded and entered into by several Breeders in and about the Neighbourhood of Kirby-Lonsdale aforesaid, and other Dealers and Chapmen, to make a Shew of Cattle for Sale yearly, on the second Thursday, in October, and the first Thursday in April. This is therefore to give Notice, that the said first Shew will begin on the second Thursday in October next, and so continue to be kept yearly on the said Days.
[also in 13 Aug]

20 Aug 1737:
NEWS:
There is an Account from Cumberland, that a few Days ago 20 Miners were suffocated in a Colliery at Whitehaven, by what they called a Fire-Damp. [N.C. Journal, same date, adds, "which suddenly happened."]
[This was the Corporal Pit disaster]

ADVERTISEMENT:
E G R E M O N D   R A C E S.
ON Thursday the 8th of September next, will be run for at Egremond in Cumberland, a Plate value Ten Pounds, by any Horse, &c. 14 hands to carry ten Stone, Bridle and Saddle included, those above or under to be allowed Weight for Inches, as is usual in Give and Take Plates; to run three Heats, four Times round the usual Course to a Heat, three or more to Enter and Run or no Race.
All Horses, &c. that intend to Run for the said Plate are to be Entered and Measured at the Sign of the King's-Arms in Egremond aforesaid, on Wednesday the 7th Inst. between the Hours of Three and Six in the Afternoon; each Horse, &c. to pay Ten Shillings and Six-pence at Entrance, and to be subject to Articles.
On the same Day a good Saddle will be Run for gratis.
[also in 27 Aug]

27 Aug 1737:
NEWS:
There are five Candidates for the Borough of Cockermouth in Cumberland, in the room of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Bart. deceas'd, and a sixth is expected to appear, as the Time of Election approaches nearer.

ADVERTISEMENTS:
Whereas the Rev. Mr. Richardson has sold his estate at Aimshaugh in the County of Cumberland, to the Rev. Mr. John Walton of Bothall in the County of Northumberland. and the said Mr. Richardson is to make a good Title to the said Mr. Walton, at or before the Eleventh of November next; This is therefore to give Notice, that if either Jointure or Mortgage be upon the same, the Person or Persons interested therein are hereby desired to acquaint the said Mr. Walton therewith, before the said Time.

Staples' coat of arms
This is to give Notice,
THAT the true DAFFY's ELIXIR, prepar'd by Mr. Robert Staples, from the great Wholesale Original ELIXIR Ware-House, London, is sold by Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson in Egremond, and Mr. Richard Thompson in Ravenglass, Cumberland; they being the only Persons appointed to sell this Right Sort of ELIXIR in those Towns, and who have sold it for some Years. This friendly Caution is given to all the Inhabitants of Whitehaven, Egremond, Ravenglass, &c. that they may no longer be imposed on by one Hynes, and others, who Counterfeit the said Mr. Staples's Coat of Arms, and by so doing sell off their miserable Rubish, which may endanger the Health of them who take it.

17 Sep 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
Whereas it was advertised in this Paper of the 3d Instant, that Mr. Richardson has sold his estate at Aimshaugh in the County of Cumberland, to the Rev. Mr. John Walton of Bothal in the County of Northumberland, and the said Mr. Richardson is to make a god Title to the said Mr. Walton, at or before the 11th of November next; the said Mr. Walton desires to know, that if either Jointure or Mortgage be upon the same, the Person or Persons interested therein, are desired to acquaint the said Mr. Walton therewith, before the said Time: This is therefore to give notice, that the said Estate at Aimshaugh in the County of Cumberland aforesaid belonging to the said Mr. Jeffery Richardson, is made over and secured by Marriage-Articles, for Value paid down before proper Witnesses, in Consideration thereof unto Elizabeth, the Wife of the said Mr. Jeffery Richardson, and their Issue for ever; and that the said Covenants and Articles, and all the Writings concerning the aforesaid Estate of Aimshaugh, are now in Trust-Hands, to secure the same for the lawful and proper uses therein specified. Therefore I, Ann Wilson of Carlisle, do give Notice to any Person or Persons whatsoever, that the said Mr. Jeffery Richardson can neither sell, dispose, or make any good Title, of the said premisses of Aimshaugh in the County of Cumberland aforesaid.

8 Oct 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
This is to give Notice,
THAT the true DAFFEY's ELLIXIR, is sold only at JOHN WHITE's Printing-Office in Newcastle upon Tyne; ...
James Wright, Gent. near Kirby-Lonsdale, Westmoreland, who for some Years had been much afflicted with an inveterate Head-ach, which had almost taken away his Eye-sight; his Body was brought extream weak, by a bad Digestion and Melancholy; he despair'd of recovery, because he found no relief from abundance of Medicines he had taken; at the Request of a Friend, he made use of this Excellent Elixir, and in taking but Three Bottles, restored him to perfect Health. [Distributors in the North-East listed] [also in 15 Oct, with additions to distributors list, including: "Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson in Egremond; Mr. Richard Thompson in Ravenglass, Cumberland; also variants in later issues with same distributors, but sometimes without case-studies]

To be Lett
Against May-day next,
A Farm lying near Brampton Town, in Guilsland, in the County of Cumberland, call'd CUMCATCH, near three hundred Acres of Land. Also four several Farms at Brampton Town Foot, about three hundred Acres a Farm, Parcel of Brampton-Parks, and lately divided. All the said Farms are Tythe-free, and the Land-lord pays all Taxes and Assessments; and to encourage Farmers to improve the said Farms, Lime will be burnt for them, they only fetching it from the Lime-kilns, which are but two Miles from any of the said Farms. Enquire of Mr. John Nowell of Naward-Castle, in the said County of Cumberland.
[also in 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov]

15 Oct 1737:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
GRANA ANGELICA, or, The rare and singular vertues and Use of Dr. ANDERSON (Physician to King Charles I.) his Angelical PILLS, above One Hundred Years Experience, faithfully prepared by SAMUEL STEVENSON of Glasgow, now living in College-Wind, Edinburgh; ... They are sold only by the following Persons [list includes:] Mr. Nealson in Burton; Mr. Lowrie in Kendal; Mr. Henin in Broughton; Mr. Thomson in Ravenglass; Mr. Winning in Whitehaven; Mr. Holms in Cockermouth; Mr. Bigland in Wigton; and Mr. Cook and Mr. Hewet in Carlisle.
[also in 22 Oct, and variants later]

5 Nov 1737:
NEWS:
They write from Whitehaven of the 26th past, that the Day before the following melancholy Accidents happen'd in that Town; viz. Benjamin Lowes dropt down dead in the Street, as he was walking along.
John Bewley the Porter, walking on the Tung, fell into the Sea, and was drowned.
A Child looking out of a Window, fell into the Street, and was kill'd by the Fall. And lastly, Poor Mr. Simpson, their Land-Surveyor, went on board one of Mr. How's Ships, that was discharging Tobacco, and looking in at the Hatch-way, just after the Sailors had hoisted a Hogshead on to the Deck, when they had it swinging on the Tackle, and did not thyrust hard enough, so the Hogshead swung back against Mr. Simpson, who stood with his Feet close to the Cowmings of the Hatches, and there being nothing to catch hold of, and his Feet prevented from sliding, fell into the Hold Head-foremost, and pitched with his Head on the Keelson, which dashed out his Brains, so that he instantly died.
The same Letters give an Account, that abundance of People are ill of Colds, particularly that the Sugar-House there is like an Hospital, all the Men belonging to it having the Distemper, but that none die of it.

12 Nov 1737:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
To be Sold
Together, or in Parcels,
A Freehold Estate called BRECKONHILL, consisting of about 600 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Ground, with a Dwelling-House and Gardens, well fenced and watered, with Limestones upon the Premisses, and very improveable, but now only of the yearly Rent of 110£ (paying a small Modus in lieu of all Tythes)
There is also a fine Spring of Wood upon the Premisses, consisting of about 10,000 beautiful young Oaks, and Ashes:
The said estate is pleasantly situated upon the River Line, in the County of Cumberland, within three miles of Longtown, seven of the City of Carlisle, seven of Brampton, and eight of Langhome. Whoever is desirous to purchase the said Estate, or any Part thereof, may apply to Mr. William Lowes, at his Office in Westgate-street in Newcastle upon Tyne, or on any Tuesday at the Black-Bull Inn at Hexham, who will treat about the Sale thereof.
N.B. The said estate hath for many Years been, and now is, under Mortgage.

[Two farms at Catterick in Yorkshire to let:] Whoever has a mind to treat about the same, may apply to Mr. George Kay in Richmond, Mr. Robert Colling at Skirningham near Darlington, or Mr. Thomas Bouch, at Whitehall in Cumberland.

NEWS:
Thursday the Rt. Hon. the Lord High Chancellor, Judges, &c. met in the Court of Exchequer, and nominated three Gentlemen of every County in England, for his Majesty to prick down one to serve the Office of Sheriff for the Year Ensuing. Among which, for
Cumberland, John Gaskarth of Hiltop, Esq; Peter How of Whitehaven, Esq; and Joseph Daker of Appleby, Esq;

19 Nov 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
C A R L I S L E  R A C E S .
ON the SWIFT, about a hundred Yards out of the Town, the course being a Mile round, and one of the finest round Courses in England, the Ground being worth 40s. per Acre.
On Wednesday the 12th Day of April next, a Purse of Twenty Guineas to be Run for, by Horses, &c. not exceeding four Years old next Grass, carrying eight Stone, three Heats, three Miles each Heat, and to be sufficiently certify'd for : Two Guineas Entrance.
On Thursday the 13th, a Purse of Fifteen Guineas, (being the Members Subscription) by any Horse, &c. Give and Take, 14 Hands nine Stone, three Heats, four Miles each Heat : One Guinea and a Half Enterance.
On Friday the 14th, a Purse of Thirty Guineas, by Horses, &c. not exceeding five Years old next Grass, carrying nine Stone, three Heats, three Miles each Heat, and to be sufficiently certify'd for : Three Guineas Enterance.
All Horses, &c. that Run for the said Purses, to be shewn, enter'd, and measured on Thursday the Sixth of April, at the Market Cross in Carlisle aforesaid, between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon. Three to Enter and Run for each Purse, or no Race; and to be subject to such Articles as shall then be produced.
[also in issues to 4 Feb. See also 11 Feb]

10 Dec 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
THESE are to give Notice to any Person or Persons, that have a desire to take to farm a very good Dwelling-house, with two Shops, lately built, two Stables, one Orchard, one Garden, a large Barn and Croft adjoining, with several other Conveniencies thereunto belonging; and all other the Lands, Closes, and real Estate which Mr. Thomas Cust, late of Penreth, in the County of Cumberland, Chirurgeon and Apothecary, lately died seized and possessed of, or any Part thereof, situate, lying, and being within the Town and Parish of Penreth, for any Term not exceeding seven Years, are desired to apply to Mrs. Elizabeth Cust, Widow, at penreth aforesaid, who will lett the same at a very reasonable yearly Value. ----- These are further to give Notice, that all the Apothecary-Ware, and other Shop-Goods, late the said Mr. Cust's (the Shop being well furnished) are likewise to be sold, at reasonable Prices, to any Person or persons that will apply to her the said Mrs. Cust to buy the same.

24 Dec 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
THIS is to give Notice, that one Christopher Moreland has lately made his Escape out of the Goal at Appleby, in and for the County of Westmoreland, being a Prisoner there for robbing on the Highway. He is a young Man, about Twenty-three Years of Age, and is near two Yards high and pretty well proportioned; he has a brownish black Complection, and a dull gloomy Countenance; he has a large Mouth, indifferent thick lips, with a set of small Teeth, with a Mole on his left Cheek, and somewhat slow in speaking, his face pretty long; he has a brown Wig, a light brown, and also a blue Coat, and Leather-Breeches; he was born at Winton nigh Kirkby-Stephen in Westmoreland. If any one can secure this Man, they shall receive the Reward of Five Guineas from Mr. Francis Harrison, Goaler of the above-mentioned Goal.
[also in 31 Dec]

31 Dec 1737:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be Sold.
In open Sale on Tuesday the 17th of January next,
THE OLD GEORGE in Penrith belonging to Job Rawlinson, being a very well accustom'd Inn, and extraordinary built, with very large and good Stabling, a Barn, and Garden belonging to the same, now under farm to John Lethat and John Blamire; Time for Payment till Candlemas-day come twelve-months, or as Parties may agree on the Day of Sale, which will be at the said John Lethat's.
[also in 7 Jan 1738 with date as "the 17th Instant", 14 Jan]

7 Jan 1737/8:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
[advert for books published in London, including "The Country Builder's Estimator" and "The Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion", lists the following Cumbrian distributors:] Mr. Ashburner in Kendal; Mr. Inman in Sedbergh; Mr. Hall in Carlisle
[same stockists in book adverts on 28 Jan]

21 Jan 1737/8:
ADVERTISEMENT:
TO BE SOLD IN LOTS
To the highest Bidder,
At the King's-Head in Appleby, on the 18th Day of February next.
ONE hundred and forty-seven Aspe-Trees, and eight hundred and fifteen Oaks, all marked and number'd, belonging to Mr. Cuthbert Collingwood of Newcastle, and now growing in the great Wood at Barwis, near Appleby. The Time for clearing of the Wood, and paying the Purchase Money, to be fixed as the Parties can agree at the Time of the Sale.
N.B. Mr. George Spedding of Colby will shew the Wood to any Person who has a mind to see it before the Day of Sale.
[also in 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb]

11 Feb 1737/8:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Carlisle Races [as on 7 Jan, but with the following paragraph added at the end:]
No Persons will be allowed to break Ground on the said Race, or set up Tent or Hut, or retail Liquors there, but such Innkeepers of the said Town as shall subscribe Five Shillings or more, one Month before the said Races. And no Horses, &c. (except the Horses, &c. of such as constantly subscribe a Guinea or more) will be allowed to run for any of the said Purses, except they stand at the Houses of such Innkeepers as subscribe Ten Shillings or more, a Month before the said Races. No persons will be allowed to set up a Stall, or retail any Small-wares upon the said Race, except such as pay Six-pence a Day to the Owner of the Ground. No Persons will be allowed to come upon the said Race on Horseback (except the Horses which are to run for the said Purses.) And no persons will be allowed to come on the said race on Foot, except such as pay Two-pence a Day at the Gate, to the Owner of the Ground. And for the Conveniency of all Gentlemen, Ladies, and others, two Scaffolds will be provided, the one at Twelve-pence, and the other at Six-pence a day. And Tickets will be delivered at the Gate, or by the Owner of the Ground at his House.
[also in 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 25 Mar]

Durham, 1738. THIS is to give Notice to the Publick, That the Widow of Edward Appleby, continues the Bleeching of Linnen-Cloth ...Cloth will be taken in at the following Places [long list, including:] Bryan Crewdson, Merchant in Kendal
[also in 18 Feb, 25 Feb]

TO BE SOLD,
Against Whitsuntide next,
THE Black Bull Inn in Kirkby Stephen, in the County of Westmoreland, very well accustom'd, with good Out-houses and Conveniencies thereto belonging, now lets at Twelve Pounds a Year. Also a Parcel of Ground called BROCKRAM-CLOSES, convenient for, and now lett with the said Inn, at Five Pounds a Year. Enquire of Mr. Edward Cowperthwait, or Mr. Thornton of Kirkby Stephen aforesaid.

4 Mar 1737/8:
ADVERTISEMENT:
To be LEAP'D this SEASON,
At Joseph Parrott's at Warwick near Carlisle in Cumberland, at 15s. a Mare, and 1s. to the Man,
THE famous Black Arabian from my Lord Lonsdale's of Lowther: He is in good Plight, and clear from all Blemishes. There will be good Grass for Mares at a reasonable Price.
[also in 11 Mar]

25 Mar 1738:
ADVERTISEMENT:
KIRBY-LONSDALE RACES, in Westmoreland,
(On the usual Course)
ON Wednesday, the 3d of May next, will be Run for a Purse of Nine Pounds, by any Horse, &c. 14 Hands to carry ten Stone, Saddle and Bridle included, all under and above that Size, to carry Weight in Proportion, as in Give and Take Plates, three Heats, four Miles to a Heat, three to Enter and Run, or no Prize: Entrance 18s.
On Thursday the 4th, a Purse of Seven Pounds, by Galloways not exceeding 14 Hands, to carry nine Stone, Saddle and Bridle included, all under to have Abatement as in Give and Take Plates; three Heats, four Miles to a Heat; three to Enter and Run, or no Prize: Entrance 14s.
On Friday the 5th, a Purse of 15 Guineas, by any Horse, &c. 14 Hands, to carry ten Stone, Saddle and Bridle included, all under and above that Size to carry Weight in Proportion, as in Give and Take Plates: The first Winning Horse, &c. to draw 3£ in each Heat; the Second to draw 30s. and the Third to draw 15s. Three to Run, or no Prize: Entrance 30s. The Distance Post for this Prize will be 360 Yards from the Starting Post.
All Horses, &c. that Run for the said Prizes, to be shewn, enter'd, and measur's in Kirby-Lonsdale aforesaid, on Saturday the 29th of April, betwixt the Hours of Two and Seven in the Afternoon, and to be subject to such Articles as will then be produced.
N.B. There will be a new Fair held at Kirby Lonsdale aforesaid the first Thursday in April every Year, for the Sale of all Sorts of good Cattle, and the Day following for Sheep.
[also in 1 Apr]

8 Apr 1738:
ADVERTISEMENT:
At PENRITH in the County of Cumberland.
ALL Sorts of Coach and Chaise-Harness, of the best Kind of Leather, with very curious Brass Work, and in the neatest Fashion, are compleatly made at reasonable Prices,   By JOHN HOPPER, Saddler.
N.B. His Work has not only been approv'd of by the most competent Judges, but has met with an extraordinary Reputation from several Gentlemen whom he has had the Honour to be employ'd for, and who recommend him to the Publick, as not at all inferior to the best London Makers.
[also in 15 Apr, 22 Apr]

15 Apr 1738:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
B R A M P T O N  R A C E S.
( on the usual Course )
ON Wednesday, the 17th of May next, a Galloway Plate of Five Guineas, given by the Right Hon. Charles Earl of Carlisle, all Horses, &c. 14 Hands carrying ten Stone, three Heats, all under to have an Abatement as usual in Galloway Plates: Entrance 10s.
On Thursday, the 18th, a Give and Take Purse of Ten Guineas, by any Horse, &c 14 Hands to carry 10 stone, three Heats, all above and under to carry Weight for Inches, as is usual in Give and Take Plates: entrance One Guinea.
All Horses, &c. that run for the said Plate and Purse, to be shewn, entered, and measured on Tuesday the Sixteenth of May next, at the Town-hall in Brampton aforesaid, between the Hours of Four and Eight in the Afternoon: Three to enter and run for the said Plate, and Purse, or no Race; and be subject to such Articles as shall then be produced.
[also in 22 Apr]

GRANA ANGELICA; or, The rare and singular Vertues and Use of Dr. ANDERSON (Physician to King Charles I.) his ANGELICAL PILLS, above One Hundred Years Experience, faithfully prepared by SAMUEL STEVENSON, of Glasgow, now living in College-Wind, Edinburgh ... They are sold only by the following Persons [long list, including:] Mr. Lowrie in Kendal, Mr. Henin in Broughton, Mr. Thomson in Ravenglass; Mr. Winning in Whitehaven; Mr. Holms in Cockermouth; Mr. Bigland in Wigton; and Mr. Cook and Mr. Hewet in Carlisle.
[also in 22 Apr]

22 Apr 1738:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
To be LEAP'D this SEASON,
At Cardew-Hall, in the Parish of Dalston, near Carlisle, at One Guinea a Mare, and One Shilling to the Keeper,
A Bay Horse, fifteen Hands high, bred by Mr. Crofts; he was got by Greyhound, his Dam by Makeless, his Grandam by Brimer, and out of trumpet's Dam, which was got by Place's White Turk, her Dam by Dodsworth, and out of a Layton Barb Mare.
N.B. He is full brother to the Dam of his Honour Vane's Mare, Miss Partner, and to Sir Robert Fagg's Guy, which beat Lord Portmore's Drummer at New market, upon which Lord Portmore offered 600 Guineas for him, which Sir Robert refused to take. Whoever sends Mares to him, may have Grass and Good Conveniencies for them at reasonable Rates.