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.

Mains of Williamston

VALUABLE FARM IN THE GARIOCH TO LET.

ON Saturday the 30th of October, at 11 o'clock, forenoon, there will be Let, at Pitmachie, the Farm of MAINS of WILLIAMSTON, lately occupied by JOHN ROGER, with the adjoining possession lately occupied by Peter Wood, for a lease of 19 years from Martinmas first.  These Farms together consist of about 165 Scots acres, mostly arable, of excellent soil, well adapted for Turnip husbandry, and under proper cultivation capable of bearing every species of grain crop.  The distance from Aberdeen is 26 miles, from Inverury, where lime and colas may be always had by the Canal, 11 miles, and from Huntly 9 miles, and the turnpike road passes through the Farm.  On the premises there is a substantial steading, all covered with slate, and the Barn is adapted for a Threshing machine, with the benefit of water.

Offers in writing will, in the mean time, be received by Andrew Jopp, Advocate in Aberdeen, and the Rev. Mr Ellis, at Culsamond, will cause the boundaries of the Farm to be pointed out to enquirers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th October 1813.

Mains of Williamston, Culsalmond

VALUABLE FARM IN THE GARIOCH.

TO LET.

THE Farm of MAINS of WILLIAMSTON, occupied by John Roger; and the adjoining Farm occupied by Peter Wood; both in the parish of Culsalmond; and consisting together of about 165 acres, mostly arable, are to be let for such number of years as may be agreed on.

On the premises there are a Dwelling House of two stories, and a Steading of Offices, all substantially built of Stone and Lime, with Roofs of foreign wood covered with Slate.  The Barn is adapted for a Threshing Machine, with the benefit of water, of which there is a great command; and the Led is already cut.  These Farms are within 11 miles of the Inverury Canal; and the turnpike road leading to Huntly passes through them.

Offers in writing will be received by Charles Fraser Esq. the proprietor, Leith-walk, Edinburgh; or Andrew Jopp, Advocate in Aberdeen; and any of the neighbouring tenants on the estate of Williamston will point out the boundaries to enquirers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th January 1813.