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.

Peter Wilson, Boynesmill, Forgue

REWARD OFFERED.

ADVERTISEMENT.

THAT upon the Evening of Friday the 23d current, some malicious person discharged a GUN, or PISTOL, seemingly with the intention of killing or wounding PETER WILSON, Blacksmith in Boinsmill, parish of Forgue, when leaving his work, and going betwixt his Smithy and Fire-house with a lighted candle in his hand; by which shot he was severely hurt in different parts of his body:-

A FEWARD OF TEN GUINEAS

Is hereby offered by James Allardes, Esq. Boinsmill, to any person or persons who shall give such information to him, or the Procurator Fiscal of the County, as may lead to a discovery of the offender.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th October 1818.

David Hutcheon - reward offered

REWARD.

WHEREAS, upon a Petition and Complaint from STEPHEN MABERLY, Esq. to the Sheriff of Aberdeenshire, with the concourse of the Procurator Fiscal, a Warrant was granted for the apprehension of DAVID HUTCHEON, then an Overseer at the Broadford Works, respecting the purloining and embezzling Yarns and other Goods, the property of Mr. Maberly; and whereas the said David Hutcheon absconded before the Warrant could be put in execution, a 

REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS

Is hereby offered, to any person who will give such information to Hugh Fullerton, Advocate, Procurator Fiscal of the County, as may lead to his apprehension.

DESCRIPTION.

DAVID HUTCHEON is aged about 40 - bald head - dressed as and has the appearance of a Seaman - his right hand crippled, and smaller than the other.

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

Reward of five guineas

REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS.

WHEREAS, in the course of last Night, some wicked and malicious person or persons, having entered the Enclosures of Chas. Walker, Esq. Glenburnie, in the parish of Old Machar, did cut and destroy a Bee Hive, belonging to him, and throw the same into the Barn adjoining,

A REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS

Is hereby offered to any person or persons who shall give such information to Alex. Cadenhead, Procurator Fiscal of the City of Aberdeen, or the same Chas. Walker, Esq. as may lead to the conviction of any one or more of the offenders, - and the informer's name will be concealed.

Adelphi, 14th July 1818.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th July 1818.

Stolen bee hives

STOLEN,

ON the night between 19th and 20th April last, from GEORGE REID, Mill of Ord, parish of Skene,

TWO BEE HIVES.

A Handsome Reward will be paid to any person who will give such information as may lead to the discovery of these, and the informer's name concealed, by applying to the said George Reid.

Mill of Ord, May 11, 1818.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th May 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.

James Henderson: reward

ESCAPED FROM JUSTICE.

JAMES HENDERSON, residenter in Aberdeen, commonly called Egg Jamie, and sometimes Meal Jamie, accused of various acts of Housebreaking and Theft, in the town and neighbourhood of Aberdeen.

The said James Henderson made his Escape on the 9th curt., is about six feet high, appears to be about 50 years of age, has short fair hair, reddish whiskers, (if not since cut away), grey or blue eyes, is fair complexioned and smooth faced, speaks the south country dialect; he is well known over the country, as he was in the practice of frequenting the Country Markets, particularly those held to the westward and northward of Aberdeen, and of buying large quantities of eggs and butter weekly from country people, bringing the same to Aberdeen for Sale.  When he made his escape, he was dressed in a mixed grey coat, under a drab coloured great coat, wore corduroy trowsers.   About twelve years ago he was a carrier and grain dealer in Leith or Edinburgh; his father, it is believed, was formerly a farmer near Dunse in Berwickshire and is now living near Linlithgow.

Whoever shall apprehend the said James Henderson and secure him in the nearest Jail, will receive a reward of FIVE GUINEAS, on applying to Mr Alexander Cadenhead, Procurator Fiscal of Aberdeen.

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

SHOP BROKE, AND REWARD OFFERED

WHEREAS on the night of Friday the 10th inst. the Shop of ROBERT STIRLING, Merchant, Rosehearty, was BROKE INTO, and a considerable quantity of Goods, and some Cash, carried off:

A REWARD OF TEN POUNDS

Is hereby offered to any person, who will give such information as may lead to the conviction of the offenders.  The Reward to be paid, on applying to the said Robert Stirling.

Among the Articles carried off, were a Dozen of SILK NAPKINS; a large quantity of made WAISTCOATS; several Pieces of WOOLLEN CLOTH; and a Drawer containing from £5 to £6 in copper.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd October 1817.

John & James Hutcheon: reward

ABSCONDED - REWARD

WHEREAS JOHN HUTCHEON and JAMES HUTCHEON, Jun. both lately residing at Swanford, in the parish of Montquhiter, and county of Aberdeen, stand charged with the crime of Theft, and have absconded from Justice:

A REWARD OF THREE GUINEAS

Is hereby offered to any person, who shall apprehend and detain in custody, the said John Hutcheon, and James Hutcheon jun. or either of them, or give such information to Hugh Fullerton, Procurator Fiscal of the County of Aberdeen, as may lead to their being apprehended and secured.

Aberdeen.  16th Sept. 1817.

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

Shop-breaking in St. Fergus

SHOP BREAKING - REWARD.

WHEREAS, on the night between Friday the 25th, and Saturday the 26th of April inst. the shop of Alexander Robertson, Merchant in St. Fergus, was broken into, and the following articles Stolen and Carried off therefrom, viz: - 5 or 6 Pieces of Muslin, about 4 Dozen of Silk Handkerchiefs, a Piece of Blue Cloth, consisting of about 20 yards, Half-a-Piece of Blue Kerseymere, Two or Three Pounds of Tea, and from Eight to Ten Pounds Sterling, in Silver and Copper:

A REWARD OF TEN GUINEAS

Is hereby offered, to any one who will give such information, to Hugh Fullerton, Procurator Fiscal of the County of Aberdeen, as may lead to the discovery and conviction of the person or persons concerned in the said offence, and the informer's name shall be concealed.

It is earnestly requested that any person offering such Goods for sale, without being able to shew a Hawker's Licence; or otherwise being of a suspicious description, may be detained, and information thereof given to the nearest Magistrate.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th April 1817.

John Forbes, escaped prisoner

ESCAPE FROM THE JAIL OF ELGIN.

WHEREAS, JOHN FORBES, Ship Carpenter, last at Fochabers, incarcerated at the instance of the Procurator of the Sheriff Court of Elginshire, effected his Escape from the Jail of this place, on Friday evening the 24th current.

The Magistrates of Elgin hereby offer

A REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS,

to any person who shall apprehend and secure the said John Forbes; besides all expences incurred on his apprehension, to be paid by the Town Treasurer.

By order of the Magistrates, 

PAT. DUFF, Town-Clerk.

Description. - The said John Forbes is about 5 feet 9 inches high; dark complexioned, black hair, black eyes, with arched eye-brows, about 22 years of age, an active figure; and had on, at the time of his escape, a long blue coat, and grey trowsers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th January 1817.

Horse stolen from Strathdon

HORSE STOLEN, AND REWARD OFFERED.

ON the night of Monday the 25th November, there was Stolen from the Stable of John Morrison, in Rinnahall, parish of Strathdon, a Roan-coloured HORSE, with a white stripe on his face, and a long mane and tail, and a white spot on each side of the ears.  He is middle aged, about about 14 hands high.

Any person giving such information as may lead to the recovery of the Horse, and the conviction of the Offender, will receive a Reward of

FIVE GUINEAS,

on application to the said John Morrison, or Hugh Fullerton, Esq. Advocate in Aberdeen, Prosecutor Fiscal of the County.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th December 1816.

Reward for the apprehension of William Lees

ESCAPE FROM PRISON,

AND

REWARD OF TEN GUINEAS.

WHEREAS yesterday evening, several Convicts, at present in confinement in the Jail of Aberdeen, under sentence of Transportation, having made an attempt to break out of Prison; and one of them, of the name of WILLIAM LEES, who was sentenced by the Circuit Court of Justiciary, held here about eight months ago, to transportation beyond the sea for seven years, for Stealing from the Shop of ARTHUR MILNER, Merchant in Aberdeen, having effected his Escape, on the foresaid occasion:

A REWARD OF TEN GUINEAS

Is hereby offered to any person, who shall apprehend the said William Lees, and lodge him in any of His Majesty's Jails; the Reward to be paid by Alexander Cadenhead, Advocate in Aberdeen, Procurator Fiscal for the City and Liberties thereof.

N.B. - - The said William Lees is a native of England - about 13 years of age - 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high - of a pale complexion - - light coloured short hair - - a little pitted with the small pox - - has rather a short neck, and is of a broad make, and speaks the English dialect - - was dressed when he made his escape, in a blue jacket and canvas trowsers, and a light coloured vest, without having any thing upon his head.

COUNCIL CHAMBER

Aberdeen, 25th November, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 27th November 1816.

REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS.

WHEREAS upon the night betwixt the 18th and 19th days of July last, the Sloop ANN of this Port, while lying at or near the Lime Quay, was broken into, and a variety of articles stolen and feloniously carried off therefrom: - And Whereas there is reason to suspect that WILLIAM MILLER, Mariner in Aberdeen, was implicated in committing the said crime.

A REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS

Is hereby offered to any person who shall give such information to Alexander Cadenhead, Advocate in Aberdeen, Procurator Fiscal of the City and Liberties thereof, as may lead to the apprehending of the said William Miller; the Reward to be payable on conviction.

The said William Miller is a man of very low stature, and either a native of or was some time ago residing in Glasgow; and Married, as is believed, to a woman of that place.  He worked for some time in Aberdeen as a labourer; and is of a dark complexion.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, ABERDEEN

26th August, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th September 1816.

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.

TWENTY GUINEAS REWARD.

WHEREAS, upon the night between the 10th and 11th days of January last, some evil disposed person or persons did maliciously fire a Gun or Pistol, loaded with slugs, through one of the windows in the dwelling house of Alexander Innes, Constable in New Pitsligo; and did also on the same night, enter the said Alexander Innes's stack yard and throw down and scatter two stacks of Oats belonging to him; and it being desirable that the perpetrators of these outrages should be discovered, and brought to justice, a REWARD of TEN GUINEAS is hereby offered, by Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo, Bartl; and a further REWARD of TEN GUINEAS by Hugh Fullerton, Procurator Fiscal of the County of Aberdeen, to any one who will give such information to the said Hugh Fullerton, as shall lead to the discovery and conviction of the persons, or any of them, who were guilty of both or either of the felonious acts above mentioned.

Aberdeen, June 5th, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 5th June 1816.

Prisoners on the run: Hay Fleming & William Fleming

BROKE PRISON, and REWARD OFFERED.

WHEREAS upon the night betwixt Sunday last the 5th and Monday the 6th days of May current, the Prison of Stonehaven was broke into, and HAY FLEMING, and WILLIAM FLEMING, sons to William Fleming, whose family reside in Aberdeen, and who is said himself to have been lately confined in Bridewell for theft, made their escape from said Prison of Stonehaven:

A REWARD of TEN GUINEAS

Is hereby offered to any person or persons, who may apprehend and bring back, the saids Hay Fleming and William Fleming, to the said Prison of Stonehaven; to be paid by John Low, Writer in Stonehaven, Procurator Fiscal of the said county, upon their doing so.

The saids Hay Fleming and William Fleming were incarcerated in the said prison upon an accusation of theft, and stealing from the Glasgow Carrier's Carts, which pass betwixt Glasgow and Aberdeen, a considerable quantity of Goods, part of which were found upon them, when they were apprehended in the foresaid county, and the remaining parts thereof were found concealed by them within various places of the County.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PERSONS.

The said Hay Fleming is about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a darkish complexion, a little pitted with the small pos, darkish hair, and dark brown eyes, wore a short blue coat, and grey pantaloons, or a blue jacket and blue trowsers, dark vest, and round hat.

The said William Fleming is about 5 feet, 7 inches high, fair complexion, light blue eyes, brown hair, wore a green short coat, and green great coat, grey pantaloons, light spatts, and a round hat.

Stonehaven, May 6, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 8th May 1816.

Betty Grant: reward for information

REWARD OFFERED.

THERE was a middle aged woman absconded from her service, early on Monday morning, and carried off with her, almost the whole of her Mistress's Wearing Apparel.  She calls herself BETTY GRANT, and said she was a native of Fraserburgh.  She is a thick, small sized woman, black complexion, her last service was with Gilbert Thom, in Echt.  A Reward will be given to any person who can give information concerning her.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th December 1814.

Reward for the apprehension of John Ogg

REWARD.

WHEREAS upon the night betwixt the 8th and 9th days of November current, the DEAD BODY of a WOMAN was taken out of its Grave, and feloniously carried off from the Church-Yard of this City; - And Whereas there is reason to suspect that JOHN OGG, Student of Medicine in Aberdeen, was implicated therein,

A REWARD OF TEN GUINEAS

is hereby offered to any person or persons who shall give such information as may lead to the apprehending of the said JOHN OGG; to be paid by Alexander Cadenhead, Advocate in Aberdeen, Procurator Fiscal of this city and liberties, on the said John Ogg's being so apprehended.

Council-Chamber, Aberdeen, 15th Nov. 1814.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 16th November 1814.

Reward for the apprehension of George Milne

REWARD.

WHEREAS upon the night betwixt the 26th and 27th of October last, a man of the name of WILLIAM LUMSDEN, Labourer in Aberdeen, received an injury upon the head while on the public street, and died upon the evening of Friday following; and as it is supposed, the said William Lumsden's death was occasioned by the foresaid injury: And whereas there is reason to suspect that GEORGE MILNE, Student of Medicine in Aberdeen was implicated, or art and part, in inflicting the said injury, - A REWARD of

TWENTY POUNDS Sterling

is hereby offered to any person or persons who shall apprehend and lodge the person of the said George Milne in any one of his Majesty's Jails; to be paid by Alexander Cadenhead, Procurator Fiscal of this Burgh, upon the said George Milne's being so lodged.

Council-Chamber, 7th Nov. 1814.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SAID GEORGE MILNE.

He is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high - of a slender make - about 24 years of age - of a pale complexion - pitted a little with the small pox - dark brown hair - hazle eyes - and speaks the Aberdeen dialect.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th November 1814.