James Martin, Mill Wright

NOTICE

To the CREDITORS of JAMES MARTIN, Mill Wright in Aberdeen

IT is requested, that those having Claims on the said JAMES MARTIN, will immediately, or at any rate before the 1st of January, lodge the same, with John D. Milne, Advocate, Guestrow; or William Gray, Town House.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd December 1819.

Andrew Divertie, bookseller

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.

ANDREW DIVERTIE, Bookseller in Aberdeen, having granted a Disposition in favour of Trustees, for behoof of his Creditors, all those having Claims against the said Andrew Divertie, are requested to lodge the same with Alex. Muir, Advocate, King Street, Aberdeen; and those Indebted to him will please pay their accounts to the said A. Muir, within fourteen days from this date, to prevent prosecutions.

Mr Divertie's Stock, consisting of a choice selection of Books and Stationary, will continue, in the meantime, to be sold off, at his Shop, in Broad Street, at greatly reduced prices.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 1st December 1819.

Ironfield property for sale

DELIGHTFUL SITUATION FOR VILLAS,

OR SMALL FARMS.

To be sold by private bargain,

THAT Part of the LANDS of IRONFIELD, in the parish of Old Machar, now possessed by John Knox, comprehending upwards of Five Acres, with the Houses built thereon.

Also, 5 Acres of Land adjoining, with good Houses by Geo. Sangster; bounded by the Ellon turnpike, and other public roads; and which having been much improved the the Proprietor, during the last seven years, is now in the highest state of cultivation at present in grass.

These Lots are excellently adapted for Villas, or small Farms, from their convenient and pleasant situation, commanding a delightful prospect of Aberdeen, the Harbour and Bay, as well as the surrounding country.

The Ground is of a very early and fertile kind, partly enclosed, and is relieved from Cess, Stipend, and School Salary.

Enquire at the Proprietor, at the House of Ironfield; or A. Webster, Advocate, Aberdeen.

Publishes in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th November 1819.

Accidental death of Alexander Crocket

Shocking Accident. - On Wednesday afternoon last, as a Country-man was coming down the Gallowgate, he was met, at the corner forming the entry to the Broad Street, by a cart loaded with timber; when, slipping his foot on the pavement, he unfortunately fell before the cart, one of the wheels of which passing over his head, fractured his skull in a shocking manner, so that he almost immediately expired.  The unfortunate sufferer was a man of the name of Alexander Crocket, well known for many years as a Carrier from Nether Banchory, and has left a Widow to lament his loss.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd November 1819.

Sequestration of Alexander Kelman

NOTICE

To the Debtors and Creditors on the sequestrated estate of ALEX. KELMAN, Brewer and Baker in Aberdeen,

THOSE Indebted to the said Alex. Kelman, are requested immediately to pay their accounts to James McHardy, Advocate in Aberdeen, with whom those having Claims against him, will please lodge them.

The Bake-house in North Street, lately occupied by Alex. Kelman, will be let until Whitsunday first. - Being in a central situation, and an established trade having been carried on in it, a more desirable situation for a person commencing business, is seldom to be met with.

For particulars, apply to the said James McHardy.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th October 1819.

Heart Cramp causes sudden death of whale fisher

On Wednesday last, a Tidesman, of the name of Symmers, on board one of the Whale Fishing Ships here, laid his head on the cabin table, a circumstance which was not for a short time taken notice of, until one of the crew, supposing him asleep, attempted to rouse him; but, on lifting up his head, found life extinct.  The deceased had, it is said, been drinking some spirits, but not in any such quantity as would hurt him; and the probable cause of his sudden death is believed to be a Heart Cramp, to which he was subject.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 1st September 1819.

East Cookston, Banchory Devenick

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN KINCARDINESHIRE, TO BE FEUED.

SALE ADJOURNED.

Upon Friday the 13th day of August next, at 12 o'clock noon, there will be exposed to sale, by way of Feu, within the Poor's Hospital of Aberdeen,

ALL and WHOLE the TOWN and LANDS of EAST COOKSTON, belonging to the Kirk Session of Aberdeen, lying within the parish of Banchory Devenick, and county of Kincardine; as presently occupied by Alex. Carr, William Leonard, and others.

This property contains 98 acres, 1 rood, and 22 falls, besides 19 acres, 1 rood, and 200 falls of Moss.  The Turnpike road from Aberdeen to Stonehaven passes through the property, which is distant about six miles from the former, and about 8 miles from the latter. - The leases expire at Martinmas 1820, at which term the purchaser will get access to the whole premises, with the exception of a small possession, occupied by William Leiper, on a life-rent tack.

For farther particulars, application may be made to Alex. Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will shew the title deeds, and a plan of the property.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th August 1819.

John Roger & George Cockburn sentenced for assault

On Monday last, in consequence of a complaint, at the instance of the Procurator Fiscal of Court, the Justices of Peace here passed sentence against John Roger and George Cockburn, to pay a fine of  Five Pounds each, or to be confined two months in Bridewell unless the fines are sooner paid, in terms of the Police and Watch Act, for an assault and outrage on the person of Mr Baird, in the Watch House, while discharging his official duty as Superintendant of the Watch of this City.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st July 1819.

Prison sentences for trespass

At a Justice of Peace Court, held here, upon the 7th ult. the following delinquents, viz. William Morison, clerk to Mr Copland, Insurance Broker in Aberdeen, Peter Symmers, at Sclattie; Christian Symmers there; and several others (whose names are withheld on account of their personal respectability, and the contrition they evinced) were brought forward, upon a complaint at the instance of Mr Forbes of Seaton, which charged them with trespassing within his grounds, and with contravening various of the Statutes enacted for the protection of young trees.  After a full investigation of these charges, the Justice pronounced judgement against Morison, and the two Symmers, finding each of them liable in a penalty of L.10 sterling; and granting warrant to commit them to the Tolbooth of Aberdeen, there to be detailed for the space of six months, or until they should make payment of the penalties so awarded.  The other delinquents having confessed their error, were assoilzied, with Mr Forbes' consent, on payment of the actual expence of prosecution.

We think it right to make known the result of this case, as a warning to those who, under the pretence of seeking for bird's nests, and other purposes, are in the practice of entering private grounds in the neighbourhood of the town, and cutting and breaking down young trees.  Every one is interested more or less to put a stop to practices so wanton and mischievous; and we are glad to understand that a new prosecution is in forwardness against some others, for similar trespasses on the lands of Cotton.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th July 1819.

Pennan quarry: millstones for sale

MILL STONES.

Just arrived from Pennan,

A CARGO of good MILL STONES.  Apply to George Henderson, Flour Mill, Aberdeen.

Those who wish Mill Stones from the Quarry at Pennan, will please apply to James Henderson, Brewer, Old Deer, who will attend at the Quarry, on the third Monday of July, and on the first and third Mondays of August, September, and October, for the purpose of selling the Stones, &c.

Orders addressed to James Henderson, from any part of the Country, will be carefully attended to.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th July 1819.

Drowning fatalities at Don mouth

On Thursday afternoon, a melancholy accident happened at the Mouth of the River Don, by the upsetting of one of the Cobles employed in the Salmon Fishing there, and on board of which there were four salmon fishers, a woman with her two children, whom she had taken out for trying the effects of the sea air in alleviating the hooping cough, and a girl of about 13 years of age.  The four men were pulling out the coble through the breach on the sea shore, when a heavy swell struck it, already deep in the water with the net and number of people on board, and an alarm of danger being given by their cries and shrieks, an attempt was made to draw the coble to the shore, but unsuccessfully, the succeeding wave upsetting it, by which all were thrown into the sea.  The net, which was partly out, was immediately drawn in by the fishermen on shore, by which means two of their companions were brought out, while a number of White Fishers, who were accidentally near the spot, with the most praise-worthy alacrity rushed, into the water, and succeeded in bringing the remaining part of the unfortunate people to the land, two of the men, however, after some interval of time, and the whole seemingly in a lifeless state.  Some of the people present, with the prompt and laudable assistance of Mr Nicol's servants, and the carts from his farm, had them conveyed to Mr Allan's House, Brick-kilns, and another near; where, after a long perseverance in every endeavour which the circumstances would allow, or humanity suggest, the greater part of them were restored.  But we regret to state, that Thomas Nicol, a respectable old man, and John Hay, a young man of 23 years of age, much regretted, also one of the children about six months, were unfortunately past recovery - the means which had been used, both by those present after the accident, and afterwards by the Medical Gentlemen who attended, having unhappily failed of restoring animation.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd June 1819.

REWARD OFFERED for apprehension of William Morrison

WILLIAM MORRISON, sometime CLERK in Aberdeen, absconded from his situation on Saturday last, the 5th June curt. taking with him about L. 96 of COMMERCIAL BANK of SCOTLAND NOTES,

A REWARD OF TEN GUINEAS

Is hereby offered, to any person who will apprehend him, or give such information to David Copland, Insurance Broker, Aberdeen, as may lead to a discovery of his person, the informer's name to be kept secret, if required.  Besides the Money, the said William Morrison is supposed to have a FORGED BILL, of L. 376. 14s. which he attempted to pass here.  It is drawn on the Firm of Messrs. Nicol, Reid, and Co. Shipbuilders, which the Public are cautioned against taking.

The said WILLIAM MORRISON is about 18 year of age, stout made, round full face, and large blue eyes; is of fair complexion, light harir, about 5 feet 2 inches high.  Had on when he absconded, a long Dark Blue Coat, a dark coloured Vest, mixed Grey Pantaloons, Grey Stockings; walked slow, with his hands generally in his Pantaloon Pockets.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 16th June 1819.

Feu at East Cookston, Banchory Devenick

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN KINCARDINESHIRE

TO BE FEUD.

SALE ADJOURNED.

Upset Price Reduced.

Upon Tuesday the 22d day of June next, at 12 o'clock noon, there will be exposed to sale, by way of Feu, within the Poor's Hospital of Aberdeen,

ALL and whole the TOWN and LANDS of EAST COOKSTON, belonging to the Kirk Session of Aberdeen, lying within the parish of Banchory Devenick, and County of Kincardine; as presently occupied by Alexr. Carr, William Leonard, and others.

This property contains 93A.  1R.  22F. besides 19A. 1R. 20F. of Moss.  The turnpike road from Aberdeen to Stonehaven passes through the property; which is distant about six miles from the former, and about 9 miles from the latter.  The leases expire at Martinmas 1820, at which term, the purchaser will get access to the whole premises, with the exception of a small possession occupied by William Leiper, on a life-rent tack.

For further particulars, application may be made to Alexr. Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will shew the Title Deeds, and a plan of the property.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th June 1819.

Offenders sentenced to imprisonment

In the course of the last fortnight, the following persons have been sentenced to confinement and hard labour in Bridewell, and other wise punished, as follows, viz. :-

Elizabeth Birnie, for striking and maltreating a Woman, to the effusion of her blood, to thirty days confinement in Bridewell.

Janet Allan, and Elizabeth McMillan, for stealing linen from a Bleach-green at Ferryhill, to three calendar months confinement there.

Mark Aikman, (an old offender), for breaking into several Weaving Shops in Aberdeen, and stealing therefrom, a considerable quantity of Cotton and other Cloths, to six calendar months confinement in Bridewell, and to receive one hundred lashes by the hands of the common Executioner - fifty, at the expiry of three months, and the remaining fifty, before his liberation.  And he is, over and above, banished the burgh and liberties for two years.

James Scott, a vagrant, without any visible means of subsistence, for going into a public-house near the  lime bason, and conducting himself in an improper manner, breaking windows, collecting a crowd of people on the streets, &c. was sentenced to two months confinement and hard labour in Bridewell, and banished the burgh for life.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 26th May 1819.

Convictions for theft and receipt of stolen goods

On Monday last, Robert Christie, mariner on board the brig Pallas, was charged, on a complaint at the instance of the Procurator Fiscal, with having, in the course of the preceding night, stolen part of the stores of that Vessel, consisting of barley and meal.  Mrs Snodgrass, wife of an Ale Seller in Town, was also charged with having resetted the barley and meal, knowing the same to have been stolen; Of which they were both convicted, and sentenced by the Sitting Magistrate to confinement and hard labour in Bridewell; Christie for 4 months, and Mrs Snodgrass, for 2 months.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th April 1819.

Melancholy Shipwreck

On Sunday night, we were visited by a most tremendous gale upon this coast, accompanied by heavy rain which, we are grieved to learn, has caused the shipwreck of two vessels belonging to this port.  The Abundance, Captain Leslie, and the Hunter, Capt. Mortimer, coal landed, left Sunderland on Saturday last, in company with the Jason, Gavin; and on Monday morning, about one o'clock, were put ashore; the former among the rocks at Collistown; and the latter on the sands of Forvie.  The Abundance is a total wreck; and we are concerned to state that Capt. Leslie, with 4 of his seamen, and a passenger of the name of Birnie, a seafaring man, perished among the breakers.  The mate and one seaman were with difficulty saved.  The crew of the Hunter were happily saved; and her materials are got on shore, but it is doubtful whether her hull will be got off.  - When these vessels left Sunderland, they saw the Crimmongate, Anderson, going in.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 27th January 1819.

FEVER INSTITUTION

The experience of about six weeks has fully established the fact, that, when the sick poor can be removed at an early stage of the disease from their houses, the disease is seldom attended with much danger. - All the cases that have been lost in the Houses of Recovery were far advanced before admission; but although of those timeously admitted, many have had relapses, none have died.

It is, therefore, quite evident, that more accommodation is necessary, for although the number of cases had diminished considerably about a fortnight ago, they have again increased, and applications for admission into the Houses of Recovery are very numerous.

In this state of things, to procure Bedding is the most necessary object, so that the part of the Barracks at the disposal of the Committee, may be occupied with convalescents from the Houses of Recovery and Infirmary, for they form one class of Patients, and should be equally cared for during recovery.

In future, no Patient is to be dismissed until they have been seen by some of the Members of the Committee, that proper inquiries may be made, whether they have the means of supporting themselves upon leaving the charity, until they are again able to work.

The Committee, therefore, beg leave earnestly to sollicit the Ladies of this place, who have not already contributed, to give what assistance may be in their power, by Donations of Old Blankets, Old Carpets, or Bedding of any kind; which at present would be of the greatest importance, and enable the Committee more completely to carry into effect the benevolent intentions of the Contributors to the Institution.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, Jan. 14, 1819.

FEVER CASES

		In the House	Cured	Dead
Admitted into the House of Recovery, since Dec. 1,	167	67	93	7
Military Hospital	74	50	22	2
	241	117	115	9

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 20th January 1819.

Typhus fatalities

REPORT

OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE FOR PREVENTING

CONTAGIOUS FEVER.

THE number of new Fever Cases, in the beginning of the week before last, was alarmingly great.  This week they have considerably decreased, in consquence, it is to be hoped, of the sources of infection having been stopped, by the removal of such numbers to the Houses of Recovery.

But the disease itself, as was predicted, has assumed a worse aspect.  Since last Report, the fatal cases have increased.  Some of these are most distressing cases.  Martin, an industrious weaver in Shuttle Lane, his wife, and a daughter, have fallen sacrifices to it, and four more of their children are in the Houses of Recovery; their remaining two infants who had not caught the infection, have been taken into the room of a worthy woman in the neighbourhood, at the request of the Committee, upon their furnishing new bedding and clothing.

Strong fears were formerly expressed, that if the Fever got footing in the higher classes, it would be more severely felt than among the poorer, in proportion to the numbers affected.  This unhappily seems to be confirmed by its consequences, to such of the Medical Gentlemen as have been taken ill.

Dr HECTOR fell its first victim, from having humanely attended a poor woman in child labour, suffering under the most abject poverty, and in the last stage of virulent fever.  An active assistant next had a severe attack, but happily his youth got the better of the disease.  A Gentleman in charge of one of the Dispensaries was next seized, and for several weeks his life was almost despaired of; but being in the prime of life, his constitution at length triumphed - he, however, recovers his strength slowly.  During his illness, his Patients in the Dispensary and House of Recovery were attended by his friend, Doctor YEATS, in whose praise the poor sufferers were all loud.  He had been on voyage to India as a surgeon's mate, and had just got an appointment of surgeon to an Indiaman, and was to have left this on Saturday last; but on the day preceding he was confined with the Fever, and this morning breathed his last!  Thus has this very fine young man been cut off, in the bloom of youth, by volunteering his services to his native City, upon the present unhappy occasion.

The Committee have the pleasure to report, that immediately upon the application of the Lord Lieutenant, Government granted the Barracks for the use of convalescents.  This will be a great relief, but must occasion heavy additional expence, to meet which large sums will still be required.  The Honourable the Club, with their usual munificence, have set a fine example, by presenting the Institution with ONE HUNDRED GUINEAS - a most reasonable gift, which will enable the Committee to extend their care to numbers of poor families, who otherwise, after being cured of the Fever, must have been left nearly destitute.

Presents of old Clothing and Bedding continue to be most thankfully received, at the House of Recovery, Gallow gate.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th January 1819.

NOTICE TO HEIRS

WHEREAS, JAMES McALLAN of Cromarty, in Scotland, who came to Miramichi in the Province of New Brunswick, some time in the year 1785; and afterwards removed to Halifax, in the Province of Nova Scotia, where he died in the year 1815, leaving a considerable real and personal Estate of Adam McAllan of Miramichi, merchant; and to Margaret Cassie, of Aberdeen, widow, and to their Issue; And whereas, the said Adam McAllan, and Margaret Cassie, have both died, as it is believed, without issue; Notice is hereby given, that upon the Legal Heirs of the said James McAllan, making application to James Fraser, Esq. of Halifax, in Nova Scotia; or to James Thom, Esq.of Union Place, Aberdeen, Scotland, Executors and Trustees of the last Will of the said James McAllan, and establishing their right to share in the said Estate; that they, the said Executors, will be prepared to sell and distribute the same agreeably to law.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th December 1818.

1818 typhus epidemic

We beg to direct the attention of our readers to the very important, and painfully interesting REPORT, upon the subject of the EPIDEMIC FEVER, drawn up by the Sub-Committee, and inserted in a foregoing column.  While the Public cannot but feel deeply obligated to those Gentlemen, who are paying so much attention to the prevention and cure of this alarming malady; we are satisfied that much may be done, to aid them in their benevolent work, would Landlords and Proprietors enforce the execution of those salutary instructions which they have issued; by immediately visiting their respective Properties; causing the Furniture therein to be washed; the Windows made to open; the Roofs and Walls thoroughly washed with quick-lime; and all Dunghills and Ash-pits to be cleared away.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd December 1818.