Accidental death of Alexander Hay

On Wednesday morning last, the body of a man, of the name of Alexander Hay, was found at the foot of the retaining wall near Union Bridge.  This old man, 72 years of age, had, early that morning, it is supposed, in going out for his horse, in order to prepare for his wonted journey to Inverury with the mail, missed his way and fallen over the parapet and retaining wall near the end of Belmont Street, a height of about 25 feet; thus unfortunately losing his life, having, as it appeared by some branches being broken off, struck a tree in his fall, which in all probability proved fatal.  He had for some years rode with the mail to and from Inverury, in which employment, and as a Chaise-driver, he was well known and respected for his faithful services, during a period of considerably upwards of 50 years, and the manner of his death is much regretted.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th November 1818.

Public roup in Foggyloan

NOTICE.

There will be sold by public roup, within the house of James Lobban, vintner, Foggyloan, upon the 26th day of December current, at 12 o'clock noon,

THAT PROPERTY in Foggyloan, belonging to JAMES MENNIE in Inverury, being situated in the immediate centre of the Town of Foggyloan, and fronting the Square, with three substantial Dwelling Houses, Barn and Byre.  They would answer well for Tradesmen or Merchants.  Part of the purchase money may be allowed to remain in the purchaser's hands for some time.

For farther particulars, application may be made to William Barber, Cleanhill, near Foggyloan, or James Mennie, Inverury, proprietor.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th December 1817.

Property of James Cruickshank, deceased

SALE BY PRIVATE BARGAIN,

THAT FEU-TENEMENT in Oldmeldrum, with the HOUSES, YARDS, and PERTINENTS, which sometime belonged to James Cruickshank, Shoemaker in Balhagarty, and now to his heirs.

John Davidson, Shoemaker in Oldmeldrum, will shew the premises; and for further particulars, application may be made to Alexander Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 5th March 1817.

Harlaw Farm

FARM IN THE GARIOCH TO LET.

THE FARM of HARLAW, occupied by Alexander Strachan, lying in the parish of Chapel of Garioch, within three miles of the Canal of Inverury, will be Let for nineteen years from Whitsunday first, in whole or divided, as may suit intending offerers.  William Duncan at Daviot, will show the Farm; and offers in writing may be addressed to Harry Niven Lumsden, of Auchindoir, the proprietor, by Rhynie, till the 22d current, on which day the Farm will be Set, at Pitmachie Inn.  All offers not accepted will be concealed and returned if wished.

The extent of the Farm is as follows:

Infield, 34 A, 2 R, 6F

Outfield, 151 A, 2 R, 34 F

Pasture and Uncultivated Ground, 83 A, 3 R, 39 F

Total, 280 A, 0 R, 39 F.

Clova, 1st March, 1814.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 2nd March 1814.

Trials of James Elrick, Alexander Walker & George Lyon

On Monday last, the Circuit Court of Justiciary was opened here by the Right Hon. the Lords JUSTICE CLERK and HERMAND.

The first case that occupied the attention of the Court was that of James Elrick, residenter in Aberdeen, accused of various acts of theft, and of being habit and repute a thief.  To the first part of the charge the Pannel pled guilty; and the libel having been restricted to an arbitrary punishment he received sentence of transportation for 14 years.

The Court afterwards proceeded to the trial of Alexander Walker, alias John Brown, accused of horse-stealing; as well as being habit and repute a thief, aggravated by his having returned from banishment for the same crime.  To the whole of this charge, the Prisoner pleaded guilty.  The Advocate Depute, from the state of Walker's mind, and other circumstances, was induced to restrict the libel in his case also to an arbitrary punishment.

Tuesday Morning, the Court met again, when Walker received sentence of transportation for life, after a suitable admonition from Lord HERMAND.

The Court next proceeded to the case of George Lyon, Vintner, and eldest Baillie of the Burgh of Inverury accused of malversation of office, in having celebrated Clandestine Marriages, and taken and received pecuniary recompence.  The libel proceded on the Act, 1661, cap. 34; and also on the Common Law. - JAMES GORDON and HUGH LUMSDEN, Esquires, Advocates, appeared as Counsel for Mr Lyon, and stated various objections to the relevancy of the libel, as laid in the indictment, the greater part of which, after considerable discussion, were sustained; and that part only of the indictment which charged the pannel with receiving pecuniary recompence was found relevant; Mr Lyon denied the whole of the charge; and his Counsel declared their readiness to meet the Public Prosecutor on it; but Mr HORNE, Advocate Depute, from various circumstances, moved the Court to desert the diet PRO LOCO ET TEMPORE.  The Lord Justice Clerk observed that, between the present case, and that which occurred at Jedburgh last circuit, there was a marked distinction, in so far as that the pannel in the latter, were accused, and found guilty, of assuming the clerical profession, and in that characater celebrating marriages according to the established forms of our national church; whereas in the present instance, no such accusation appeared. - Lord Hermand coincided in opinion with his Lordship, and Mr Lyon was dismissed from the bar.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd September 1812.

Nethertown of Fetternear

FARM TO LET IN THE GARIOCH

The NETHERTOWN of FETTERNEAR, as lately possessed by JOHN and SETON HENDERSON; entry at Whitsunday next.  It consists of between two and three hundred acres, all arable, is within four miles of the canal, at Kintore and Inverury, and fifteen miles by the turnpike road from Aberdeen.  It will be let in two divisions, if desired, and every reasonable encouragement will be given to a substantial and improving tenant.

Also, the SLATE QUARRIES in FOUDLAND, to be entered at Martinmas next.

Apply to the Proprietor, at Fetternear House, or Mr Bannerman, Advocate, Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday, 2nd September, 1812.

SUBJECTS in and about INVERURY for SALE

Upon Friday the 1st March next at 12 o'clock noon, there will be exposed to sale by public roup, within the house of Baillie George Lyon at Inverury, if not previously disposed of by private bargain,

The several Pieces of GROUND and HOUSES in and about the Burgh of INVERURY, which belonged to Baillie JOHN STEPHEN, and now to his heirs, consisting of several BURGH ROODS and HOUSES built thereon.  The RIEVE HAUGH, the GALLOWFOLD, the SANDYKNOW HAUGH, and WILLINGWELL HAUGH.

At same time will be sold by way of feu, the Piece of Ground called the BROOMFOLD, in different Lots or Stances, as already divided and laid off.

Entry to the whole, except the Burgh Roods and houses built thereon, will be given immediately after the roup.

Baillie Lyon, or John Stephen, at Inverury, will shew the premises, and point out the boundaries thereof to intending purchasers ; and for further particulars application may be made to William Tytler, Princess-street, Aberdeen, or to Alexander Webster, advocate in Aberdeen, who will shew the title deeds and articles of sale.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 20th February, 1811.

Inverurie Kirk Session Minutes, 1811

13th January

Session being called met and constitute - Compeared Elizabeth Moir and confessed that she was with child and gave Thomas Mitchell unmarried as the Father of her child.  The said Thomas Mitchell being regularly cited to this meeting compeared and confessed that he was Father of Elizabeth Moir's child.  The Session considering that the man lives in Braclay far distant from this place agreed to appoint two of their number to meet with the Minister at the Manse in order to grant absolution to both parties on their paying the usual penalty as soon after the child is born as the woman can attend.  James Rae and Peter Wyness were accordingly appointed for said purpose.  Session closed with prayer.

PETER BLACK, KINTORE

KINTORE

To be Sold by Private Bargain,

ALL and Haill, that FOUR ROODS of BURGH LAND, with TWO DWELLING HOUSES, Yards, and Offices, all lying on the North side of the Burgh of Kintore, and formerly belonging to the late deceased PETER BLACK.

The Houses and Grounds will be shewn by ROBERT CHALMERS, vintner in Kintore; and offers for the whole, or for the Roods, or Houses and Yards separately, may be given in to Baillie GEORGE LYON, in Inverury, betwixt: and the 1st February next, who will inform as to particulars.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th January 1811.