Meethill property

LANDS FOR SALE,

In the Vicinity of Peterhead.

THAT Part of the LANDS of MEETHILL, lying betwixt the Turnpike Road and the Bay of Peterhead, possessed by William Clark, John Nicolson, and Andrew Fraser, containing upwards of 27 Acres, with the Kelp Shores and Quarries belonging thereto.

These Grounds are beautifully situated on the Bay and about a mile from the Town of Peterhead.  They will be sold upon such terms, as a Purchaser can have 4 per cent for his Money immediately, with a prospect of a great increase; and two thirds of the price, if wished, will be allowed to remain in the purchaser's hands, for several years.

Apply to William Gamack, Writer in Peterhead.

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

Circuit Court cases, Aberdeen

WEDNESDAY, April 21. - The Circuit Court of Justiciary was opened here this day, by the Right Hon. Lord GILLIES, who proceeded to the trial of the following delinquents.

Hugh Ross, now or lately at Peterhead, accused of theft; who having failed to appear, had sentence of fugitation pronounced against him.

William Brown, alias McIntosh, John McKenzie, and Malcolm McKenzie, all in the parish of Glengarden, charged with assault and deforcement, were likewise outlawed for not appearing.

Daniel  O'Bryan, prisoner in the Tolbooth of Aberdeen, indicted, at the instance of his Majesty's Advocate, for having, on the 17th November last, in different parts of the city, assaulted and stabbed with a bayonet, six several persons, to the effusion of their blood and danger of their lives, having pled guilty to the charge, and a verdict being returned accordingly, was sentenced to be transported beyond seas for seven years.

Margaret Burnett and Stephen Harrison, the former accused of sheep-stealing, and the latter for resetting the same, knowing them to be stolen.  Burnett acknowledged the theft, and Harrison denied the libel; the Jury was then inclosed.

The Court proceeded to the trial of John Simpson, stone dyker; Francis Smith, farmer; and Joseph Smith, his servant, all in the parish of Birse, charged with having assaulted and deforced Alexander Strachan, Hugh Ross, and James Forbes, excise officers, in the execution of their duty.  The prisoners pled not guilty, and a proof for the prosecution, and in exculpation being led, and a Jury inclosed, the Judge prorogued the diet till the following day.

THURSDAY, April 22.  -  This morning, a Petition was presented, in name of his Majesty's Advocate for warrant to apprehend William Brown, alias McIntosh, John McKenzie, and Malcolm McKenzie, before named, and to commit them prisoners to the Tolbooth of Aberdeen, therein to be detained until liberated in due course of law; which was granted accordingly.

The Jury, in the case of Burnett and Harrison, returned a verdict, finding the former guilty, in terms of her own confession, and the latter guilty, as libelled. - Sentence of transportation for 7 years was pronounced against them.

The Jury, in the case of John Simpson, Francis Smith, and Joseph Smith, by their verdict, found the libel, as to John Simpson, not proven; and the others guilty, as libelled.  Simpson of course was dismissed from the bar, but Francis and Joseph Smith are to be imprisoned for 6 months.

The only other case was that of Arthur Phrain, for cattle stealing, who is banished Scotland for life, upon his own petition.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th April 1819.

Fountainbleau, Aberdeenshire

ABERDEENSHIRE,

FARM in the PARISH of CRUDEN,

TO BE LET.

There is to be Let, for such number of years as may be agreed on and entered to at Whitsunday next,

THE FARM of FOUNTAINBLEAU, lying in the Parish of Crucen, as at present occupied by James Lyon, consisting of 

	A.	R.	F.
INFIELD,	32	0	36
OUTFIELD,	22	1	13
PASTURE,	50	1	31 – 105.

This Farm is of an excellent soil, and highly adapted for Wheat and Turnip Husbandry.  It possesses every advantage in point of situation, lying near the coast, and within a mile of the Harbour of Ward of Cruden, where Coals, Lime, &c. are easily delivered, and at a lower rate than at any other place along the east coast.  It is also within 7 miles of the Sea Port of Peterhead, the turnpike road to which passes in a direction highly favourable and convenient for the Farm.

The Proprietor is disposed to give every encouragement to a substantial and improving tenant.

Offers will be received for the Farm, and every information afforded, by applying to Mr Burnett, Advocate, Aberdeen.

John Derry, at Slains Castle, will point out the Boundaries of the Farm.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th February 1819.

Accidental deaths of Peterhead quarriers

On Thursday last, Alexander Watson and John Mann, quarriers, were unfortunately killed by the explosion of a stone, while charging it, in the intended Graving Dock, at the North Harbour of Peterhead.  Both have left widows to deplore their loss.

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

James Tough, Peterhead

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.

THOSE having Claims against the Deceased JAMES TOUGH, late Writer in Peterhead, are requested to lodge the same with Jas. McHardy, Advocate in Aberdeen, within Two Months from this date; otherwise they will be excluded from any part of the Funds realized; and those Indebted to the Deceased, must make immediate payment to the said Jas. McHardy, to prevent expences.

Aberdeen, 25th August, 1818.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th September 1818.

Public roup of Peterhead feu

FEU IN PETERHEAD,

Part of the Sequestrated Estate of JAMES GILLAN, Mill Wright in Peterhead, for Sale, by public roup.

On Friday the 20th March next, at six o'clock in the evening, within the New Inn of Peterhead, there will be exposed to sale by public roup,

THAT FEU in the KIRKTON of PETERHEAD, lately possessed by the said James Gillan, with the Mill Wrights Shop, New House, and Dye House built thereon. - The Feu contains 23 Falls, is excellently situated for carrying on business, and is worthy the attention of intending purchasers.

The title deeds, and articles of roup, are in the hands of Messrs. Robertson and Gray, Writers in Peterhead.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th March 1818.

BROKE PRISON AND ESCAPED!

ON the night betwixt Monday the 12th and Tuesday the 13th days of January current, the following persons broke out of, and escaped from the JAIL of ABERDEEN, viz:-

JAMES HENDERSON, son of Thomas Henderson, lately vintner in the North-street of Aberdeen, under sentence of Transportation for Housebreaking and Theft.

JOHN McBARNET, alias BARNET, Labourer, lately residing in the Kirktown of Peterhead, accused of various acts of Housebreaking and Theft.

JOHN GRANT, Blacksmith, late at Mains of Muiresk, in the parish of Turriff, (son of John Grant, in Meadowley, parish of Tarland), accused of an aggravated Assault.

A REWARD of TEN GUINEAS

Is offered for the apprehension of each of the said JAMES HENDERSON and JOHN McBARNET, alias BARNET;

AND FIVE GUINEAS

For the apprehension of the said JOHN GRANT.

To be paid, on their being respectively lodged in any of his Majesty's Jails; and any information will be received by Alexander Cadenhead, Advocate in Aberdeen, Procurator Fiscal for the Burth of Aberdeen, and the informer's names concealed.

Aberdeen, 13th January, 1818.

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Description of the foresaid Persons:

1.  JAMES HENDERSON is about 18 or 19 years of age, thinly made, dark brown cropt hair, dark eyes, and of dark complexion; about 5 feet 6 inches high, his hair pretty long on the forehead, and turned to one side; is rather good looking, and of a genteel appearance.  The forefinger of his right hand has been recently cut.  Had on a long brown or snuff-coloured new coat, a new yellow vest, new grey cloth pantaloons, and a new hat; a pair of new thin shoes, and white worsted stockings, with a black silk handkerhief about his neck.  Is supposed to have gone southward with one of the coaches.

2.  JOHN McBARNET, alias BARNET, aged about 34 years, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout made, has rather small legs, brown hair, red whiskers, a strong reddish coloured beard, bush eye-brows, dark grey eyes, of a downcast and thoughtful look, and very round shouldered; has the mark of an old sore on the shin bone of one of his legs, the bone appearing to have been injured, and the part of a reddish or inflamed colour, which he says, was occasioned by a splinter, while serving on board the navy.  Had on a coarse hat, with a piece of black cord about it, but no ribbon, lined with yellow; had on a coarse dark blue short coat, with large white metal buttons, having small holes, or punctures on the surface of them; a green corduroy vest, single breasted, with small white metal buttons; a pair of green cotton velvet breeches; dark blue worsted stockings; a pair of old coarse shoes, rather large for his feet; and a silk handkerchief about his neck, of a light blue ground, and having yellow flowers on it.  Had in his possession a black silk napkin, containing three white coarse linen shirts, a pair of white corduroy breeches, newly washed, and a pair of razors, with transparent or tortoise-shell handles, in a case.

3.  JOHN GRANT, aged 26 years; five feet six or seven inches high; of a dark complexion, having dark hair, and grey eyes. -  Had on a short blue coat, with yellow metal buttons; dark stripped vest; dark blue pantaloons, half worn; and old thin shoes.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th January 1818.

Insolvency of Sophia Buchan and James McKill

SALE OF

HERITABLE PROPERTY IN PETERHEAD,

And NOTICE to CREDITORS.

MRS SOPHIA BUCHAN, other McKILL, and JAMES McKILL, her husband, having granted a disposition in favour of Trustees for behoof of their Creditors, all those having Claims against them are requested to lodge the same, with oaths of verity thereon, in the hands of Messrs. Robertson and Gray, Writers in Peterhead, within two months from this date; otherwise they will not be entitled to any share of the proceeds of the Trust Estate and Effects.

AND,

Upon Saturday the 19th current, at 12 o'clock noon, within the New Inn of Peterhead, there will be exposed to sale by public roup,

The Third and Fourth Lots of that TENEMENT in Peterhead, which belonged to the deceased Wm. Buchan, Esq.

The plan and title deeds are in the hands of the said Messrs. Robertson and Gray.

(One Concern.)

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th April 1817.

FIVE GUINEAS REWARD.

WHEREAS, between twelve and one o'clock on the night of Sunday the fourteenth instant, as James Blance, Shipmaster in Peterhead, was travelling on horseback between Ellon and Aberdeen, he was accosted, a little to the northward of the Tollbar at Belhelvie, by a man having the appearance of a sailor, who rose from behind a dyke at the road side, and ordered him to stop; and he having declined to do so, and put spurs to his horse, the said man fired a pistol at him, as he rode off, by the ball from which he narrowly escaped being wounded;

A REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS

Is hereby offered to any person who will apprehend and detain the man above mentioned, or give such information respecting him, to Hugh Fullerton, Procurator Fiscal of Aberdeenshire, as shall be the means of his being apprehended and brought to justice.

DESCRIPTION.

The said man has the appearance of a sailor, is of middle size, stout made, has large whiskers nearly meeting each other and was dressed in a brown jacket, dark blue trowsers, and either a black leather, or a glazed hat.

Aberdeen, July 15, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th July 1816.

Roup of Properties in Peterhead and New Leeds

SUBJECTS in PETERHEAD, and VILLAGE of NEW LEEDS, &c. for SALE.

To be Sold by public roup, within Milne's New Inn, Peterhead, on Monday 22d April, 1816, at one o'clock afternoon,

THE following SUBJECTS, part of the sequestrated estate of ALEXANDER CHEYNE, late merchant in Leith.

1st,  All and whole these HOUSES, Barns and Stables, and Ground adjoining thereto, lying in the town of Peterhead, and fronting the north harbour, as presently possessed by Alexander Sutherland, carter, John Taylor, and others.

2d, The Feu tenement of Land, and new House built thereon, lying on the south side of Peterhead, situated on the School Brae, and on the north side of the road leading from the Mineral Well, towards the Kirktown, as presently possessed by Peter Hutchinson, and John Burnet.

3d, That Small House and Feu, in the village of New Leeds, in the parish of Strichen, sometime belonging to Alexander Hepburn, thereafter to James Geddes and his spouse, and which is marked No. 27. on the plan of the village.

For particulars, apply to John Campbell, Esq. Tertins, W.S. 29 Heriot Row Edinburgh, the trustee on Cheyne's estate; Henry Lumsden, Advocate in Aberdeen; or William Gamack, Writer, Peterhead; any of whom will afford every information to intending purchasers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd April 1816.

Peterhead Dwelling Houses

HOUSES IN PETERHEAD FOR SALE.

THESE FOUR DWELLING HOUSES, with the Stable, Byre, and Gardens, belonging thereto, situated in the Roanheads of Peterhead, as presently possessed by William Allardyce, William Thom, and others, the property of the heirs of the late Andrew Robertson, will be sold in one, or more Lots, as purchasers may incline.  There is an excellent Spring Well upon the premises; and the proprietor for the time, has right to Seats in the Parish Church.

The tenants will shew the premises; and for further particulars, application may be made to William Gammack, Writer in Peterhead.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th September 1814.

Rosefield Farm, Peterhead

FARM OF ROSEFIELD TO LET.

To be let during the life of the principal Tenant of the Farm of Middle Burnyards of Torterston,

THAT part of the said Farm called ROSEFIELD, consisting of 46 acres or thereby, as presently possessed by William Mess and George Oldman.  Entry at Whitsunday first.

For further particulars, apply to James Arbuthnott, Esq. of Dens, Peterhead.

Peterhead, 21st March, 1814.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th April 1814.

Farm Leases in Lonmay

FARMS AND CROFTS IN BUCHAN

To be Let, for 19, or such number of years as may be agreed on. - Entry at Whitsunday first.

IN THE PARISH OF LONMAY.

TIRRYFIELD, possessed by James Lillie, containing upwards of 100 acres arable, of which above 25 are old in-field, besides an extensive range of pasture.  The soil is of a very superior quality, being mostly a rich dry loam, on a clay bottom.  This is a very desirable compact farm; bounded on nearly three sides by a burn, andhaving another running through the centre of it.  It is conveniently situated for manure, being only two miles from a lime-quarry; four from Mr. Ferguson's canal (where shell-sand is procured at a cheap rapte;) nine miles from Peterhead, and about the same distance from Fraserburgh; to both which ports there are turnpike roads within a short distance of the farm.  It is near moss, which the proprietor allows the tenants to use for manure, or exchange for fisher's dung.  There are two good steadings of houses on the farm.  The principal is finely situated on a rising ground, and commands a view of the coast from Peterhead to Fraserburgh.  Permission will be given to accommodate labourers in the other.

SWINEDEN, presently possessed by Andrew Clark, containing from 25 to 30 acres, with a good steading of houses. - The turnpike-road to Fraserburgh passes through the possession.

Also, several CROFTS, of four acres each, along the turnpike road, through Kininmonth. - Charles Reid, at Mains of Kininmonth, will shew the boundaries.

Property of the deceased William Allan

HOUSE TO BE SOLD.

THAT  commodious and well built HOUSE, with GARDEN, situated in St. Peter's-street, Peterhead, late the property of the deceased William Allan, and now of his heirs; the House contains two Flats, with good Garrets; on each Flat there is two good Rooms, with Bed Closets, and Coal Cellars; and the Garrets nearly finished and well lighted.

Apply to Alex. Allan, wheel-wright, Backgate.

Peterhead, September 1813.

Financial support for family of victim

A Five Pound Bank of England Note has been received by Mr EWEN, from an anonymous Correspondent in London, postage paid, for the benefit of the Widow and Seven Children of James Beverley, late of Rubislaw, who was killed by a cask of blubber falling upon him, on board a vessel in the harbour of Peterhead.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd September 1813.

Maria Moffat

A Young Woman, rather of a genteel appearance, disordered in her reason, came to Peterhead some weeks ago.  She calls herself MARIA MOFFAT; speaks English and Gaelic; says that her step-father's name is NEIL MATHESON; and that she thinks she left home with a fever.  It is earnestly requested that this you woman's relatives will, if this should come to their knowledge, give orders for having her removed, and taken care of.

Peterhead, 5th July, 1813.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st July 1813.

Balmakessie, Ellon

FARM TO LET.

Upon the Estate of WATERTOWN, belonging to the Hon. W. Gordon of Ellon,

THE Farm of BALMAKESSIE, presently possessed by James Robertson, will be let, within the house of James Murray, vintner in Ellon, on Thursday the 8th of April next, at 12 noon, for Nineteen years from Whitsunday next, either for a Grassum, or an additional yearly rent, as may be agreed on.  The above farm consists of from 50 to 60 acres, all of very superior, rich and early soil.  The turnpike road from Aberdeen to Peterhead goes close by the farm.  It is only three miles from the port of Newburgh, where there is a ready market for all sorts of Grain.

In the mean time, offers may be given in to Mr Cumming, at Ellon Castle; and John Sangster, in Ellon, will shew the boundaries of the land.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 31st March 1813.

Feu and houses in Peterhead

SALE OF A LARGE FEU TENEMENT

in the LONG-GATE of PETERHEAD.

Upon Friday the 12th day of March 1813, there will be sold, by public roup, within the house of John Newbond, vintner in Peterhead, at six o'clock in the evening, if not previously disposed of by private bargain,

THAT extensive FEU and HOUSES built thereon, belonging to James Robertson, Cooper in Peterhead.  The House fronting the street, presently possessed by Mr Clark, Bookseller, contains a very large and elegant Shop, with a small Shop adjoining, three Rooms, a Closet, and a Kitchen.  There are two Dwelling Houses in the closs adjoining to the front House, and containing eight Rooms, and there are a Garden and Pump-Well belonging to the property.

The Houses are all built of the very best materials, and such an extensive and valuable property is seldom to be met with.

Part of the price may remain in the purchaser's hands.

Application may be made to Messrs. Robertson and Gray, Writers; to the Proprietor, or in his absence, to Mr James Mackie, Merchant.

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

Murder of Elizabeth Cruickshank

MURDER!!! REWARD.

WHEREAS, on the night of Thursday the 24th. or early on the morning of Friday the 25th. instant, ELIZABETH CRUICKSHANK, a Lunatic, belonging to PETERHEAD, was barbarously Stabbed and  Wounded, in one or other of the streets of that place, by some person unknown, in consequence of which she has since died:

A REWARD OF TEN GUINEAS

is hereby offered to any one who will give such information to Robert Robertson, Esq. Peterhead; or Hugh Fullerton, Advocate in Aberdeen, Procurator Fiscal of the County, as may lead to a discovery and conviction of the perpetrator of the said atrocious crime.

Aberdeen, 18th Dec. 1812.

Published int he Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th December 1812.

Eastertown of Auchleuchries

FARM TO LET.

To be let for such number of years as may be agreed on,

Entry Whitsunday next,

THE Farm of EASTERTOWN of AUCHLEUCHRIES, as presently occupied by George Brook, lying in the parish of Cruden, and county of Aberdeen, measuring upwards of two hundred acres, nearly eighty of which are Infeld.

This farm is deserving the attention of a tenant of skill, and capital, being of easy access: the turnpike roads from Ellon to Peterhead and Fraserburgh pass quite close to it, and is situated in a part of the country where there is a ready market for all sorts of Grain; distant only ten miles from Peterhead and four from Newburgh, also a Sea-port, at which last place Lime is imported for sale.

The marches and boundaries will be pointed out by applying at the house of Auchleuchries.

Offers to be given in to Thomas Sangster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will inform as to farther particulars.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th October 1812.