TYNE MERCURY EXTRACTS JANUARY 1809-DEC.1810.
TUESDAY 3rd JANUARY 1809.
SUNDERLAND DISPENSARY Wanted immediately, an APPRENTICE to the apothecary at this dispensary. A Youth who will be suitably educated for the purpose, and will receive a very moderate payment for the purpose and will have an opportunity for seeing the Practice of the Physicians and Surgeons of the Institution. He may have board and lodge at the Dispensary, and must apply to Mr. Fothergill, the Apothecary there.
TUESDAY 10 th JANUARY 1809 Advert. Praising the regularity of the Sunderland mail coach which linked York, Easingwold, Thirsk, Cleveland Tontine Inn, Yarm, Stockton on Tees and Castle Eden.
SUNDERLAND DISPENSARY. A general half-yearly meeting of the governors will be held at the Dispensary on Tuesday 17th January at 12 o’clock at noon, to audit the accounts, and transact other business relative to the institution: at which meeting a surgeon will be elected instead of Mr. Watson, who has resigned. By Order, J. Fothergill Secretary.
THEATRE SUNDERLAND. The present evening, Tuesday January 10th will be performed (first time) the Comedy of THE WORLD The original epilogue to be spoken by Mr. Faulkner To which will be added the Melo Drama of ELLEN ROSENBERG On Wednesday January 11th 1809 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING With the BLIND BOY On Tuesday January 12 (first Time) the grand musical romance of LODOISKA And the REVIEW On Friday January 13th 1809 A favourite play With (first Time) THE SCHOOL FOR AUTHORS On Monday January 16th 1809 will be reviewed Shakespeares’s Historical Play of KING HENRY V With an Occasional Prologue written and to be spoken by Mr . Faulkner
1 To which will be added the petite comedy of THREE WEEKS AFTER MARRIAGE With a new epilogue (written by Mr. Faulkner) and to be spoken by the characters.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Oak, Graham, from Rye, with oak plank, Branxton, Kenney from Southampton, with oak timber. Endymion, White, and Antiope, Barnicle, from London with treenails. Endevour, Cooper, from Rye with oak plank, timber and treenails . CLEARED. 16 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 17 th JANUARY 1809.
SUNDERLAND THEATRE. The season commenced on Monday 9th inst. with ‘The Way to Get Married’ and ‘Katherine and Petruchio’ for the benefit of the sailors belonging to the Wear, now prisoners of war. The house was excellently attended and the performance went off with great spirit. A splendid act one, representing the Muses crowning the bust of Shakespeare, surprised the spectators. It has at once a classical and elegant appearance and reflects equal credit on the taste of the managers and the execution of the artist. On the drawing up of the curtain a sailor committed a breach of the peace by throwing oranges and apples from the gallery. He was immediately apprehended and remained in custody the whole night; on making a public apology the managers waved any further proceedings against him. It is to be hoped that this will be sufficient to deter others from so shameful a practice.
THEATRE SUNDERLAND. This present evening January 17th 1809 The tragedy of ADELGITHA With the YOUNG HUSSAR On Wednesday January 18th 1809 By Desire of Major Fowle and the Officers of the Hertford Regiment TEKELI WEATHERCOCK And the IRISHMAN IN LONDON On Thursday January 19th 1809 LODOSKA With (first time) the Melo Drama of the FOREST OF HERMANSTADT On Friday January 20th 1809 THE IRON CHEST With the BLIND BOY On Monday January 23rd 1809
2 HAMLET With entertainments as will be expressed in future advertisements. The drama of the Exile is in preparation and will be produced with new and splendid scenery, dresses and decorations.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND. ARRIVED. Endevour, Mark, with cordage and Providence, Miller, with wine from Whitby. Providence, Thompson with oak timber. Chance, Greeves, Triton, Billing, Flower of Edinburgh,Mason, and Sally, Blacker, with grain and flour from Lynn. Ann, Love, from Yarmouth with ? and London Packet, Slightholm, with ? from London. Ann, Gates, from Arundel. Sally, Fletcher from Southampton, Liberty, Sharp, from Chichester with oak timber. Zealous, Scotland and Hopewell, Anderson, from Hull with sundries, Nancy, Young from Dover, Friends, Booth from Montrose with sail cloth. CLEARED. 82 colliers & etc.
TUESDAY 24 th JANUARY 1809.
THEATRE SUNDERLAND. This present evening January 24th 1809 By desire of Major Skelly and the Officers of the West Kent Regiment. THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL And NO SONG NO SUPPER On Wednesday January 25th 1809 THE MOUNTAINEERS And (third time)the FOREST OF HERMANSTADT On Friday January 27th 1809 A BOLD STROKE FOR A HUSBAND And (last time) the BLIND BOY On Monday January 30th 1809 will be produced the grand drama of THE EXILE With entire new scenery, dresses and decorations With a favourite ENTERTAINMENT The new comedy of MAN AND WIFE will be presented as soon as possible; and every other successful Novelty brought out as in London. TO BE SOLD. The substantial, well-built freehold house situate on the Moor, Sunderland, lately in the occupation of Mr. C. Sharp, containing a dining room, Drawing room , Bedchambers & etc Stabling, Out Offices and every way calculated for the residence of a gentleman’s family. Further particulars may be had of Mr. Robert Davison, Sunderland, or Mr. C. Sharp, 29, Villiers Street, Strand, London.
3 PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Barbara, Wealands, from Rye, Packet, Andrew from Stockton, Leda, Silvers from Yarmouth, Good Intent, Baskell from Lynn, and Magnet, Clark, from Lymington with oak timber. William, Iceton, from Plymouth with treenails, William, Errington, from Lynn, and Rose, Bulmer, from Hartlepool, with corn and flour, Eliza, Bra?en, from Scarborough with anchors and cables. Exchange, from London, with lignum vitae CLEARED 60 colliers & etc.
TUESDAY 31st JANUARY 1809 .
Notice is hereby given that all persons standing indebted to Edward Steward of Monkwearmouth Shore, Ship Chandler,(lately deceased) are requested as early as possible after this notice to pay into the hands of William Surtees of Monkwearmouth their respective debts, and that those to whom the said Edward Steward stood indebted at the time of his death, send in the amount of their accounts that his affairs may without unneccessary delay be arranged. Monkwearmouth Jan. 21st 1809. William Surtees.
THEATRE SUNDERLAND. This present evening Tuesday January 31st will be presented the grand drama of THE EXILE With entire new Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations. In the afternoon of the 2cnd a Grand Procession of Russians, Swedes, Polanders, Priests and Tartars, bearing their respective attributes to the Coronation of the Empress Elizabeth. The whole of the scenery executed by Mr. Willis and assistants. A full and complete Band will attend in the orchestra to execute the overture, Marches and Coronation Music. To conclude with (third time) the new comedy of THE SCHOOL FOR AUTHORS On Wednesday February 1st 1809 THE WINTERS TALE And (4th time)the FOREST OF HERMA On Thursday February 2cnd 1809 A BOLD STROKE FOR A HUSBAND AND A favourite entertainment On Friday February 3rd 1809 will be presented (third time) the grand Drama of THE EXILE With NEW FELONY On Monday February 6th the tragedy of KING RICHARD III With WHO WINS? Or the Widows Choice.
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PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Mayflower, Stothart, from Southampton. Sarah, Shields, from Exeter. Ann, Smithson, from Leith and Two Brothers, Reay, from Shoreham with oak timber &etc. Norwich, Hodgson, from Dover with rigging. Ann and Isabella, Cargill from Montrose, with barley and sailcloth. CLEARED: Union, Nobbs for Jersey with coals. Also, 6 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 7 th FEBRUARY 1809 THEATRE SUNDERLAND This present evening, Tuesday February 7th 1809 GEORGE BARNWELL And (last time this season) LODOSKA On Thursday February 9th 1809 will be performed (fourth time) THE EXILE And a favourite farce On Friday February 10th 1809 By desire of Col. Markham, the officers,non-commissioned officers and privates of the Sunderland Loyal Volunteer Artillery A PLAY AND FARCE As will be expressed in future bills On Monday February 13th 1809 the new comedy of MAN AND WIFE OR, MORE SECRETS THAN ONE.
SUNDERLAND THEATRE The grand drama of THE EXILE was brought out on January 30th, with new dresses, scenery and decorations, alike splendidly conspicuous, for costume, propriety and elegance. Indeed greater magnificence was never displayed within the walls of our theatre than in the chapel of Moscow and coronation of the Empress. When we consider the requisite extent for exhibitions of this kind, it is really surprising to observe the order, regularity of the processions and the distinct disposition of the numbers called in to assist on these occasions. A peculiar couplet from lines to the memory of the famed Tradescants is particularly applicable of our theatre directions:- ‘While they, as Homer’s Iliad in a nut A World of wonders in one closet shut’. The performances appeared so unembarrassed, so perfectly at home that we could hardly conceive it to be the first presentation of a new and difficult piece. The characters were judiciously allotted and the simulation was generous as unconfined. Monday and Tuesday Miss Wallis, obviously labouring under extreme hoarseness, was obliged to omit her songs: but on Friday, having in some measure recovered, she afforded no small expectations of her powers when the voice shall have completely emerged from the lurking influence of a cold. Where (as has been stated) all were emulous of pleasing it would be invidious to particularize, and therefore we have only to congratulate the managers on their spirit, as they will assuredly be amply remunerated for their exertions. Sunday February 4th 1809.
5 PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Dispatch, Darnton, from Stockton on Tees with flour. Mary and Bessy, Riches, from London with sundries. Robert, Palmer, from Yarmouth with Barley. CLEARED: 19 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 14 th FEBRUARY 1809 Sunderland 8th February 1809. During the Night of the 29th ultimo, a new COAL KEEL No. 2577 was driven out of Sunderland harbour and has not been heard of : but from the prevailing easterly winds it is supposed she must have come on shore on the Eastern coast. Any person giving information of the said keel to Mr. Henry Tanner, Sunderland, shall be handsomely rewarded. N.B. the name of Reay and Burn was painted upon a board affixed to the after Beam of the Keel, but it is probable the sea may have washed it off.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Marie Rose, Dixon, from London with timber and tree nails, Flora, Laing, from Arundel with oak timber, Catherine and Isabella, Sharp, from Lynn with grain and onions. CLEARED. 70 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 21 st FEBRUARY1809 . THEATRE SUNDERLAND This present Tuesday February 21st 1809 THE MONEY MOON And the WEATHERCOCK On Wednesday February 22cnd (by particular desire) THE EXILE And YOUTH, LOVE AND FOLLY On Thursday February 23rd GEORGE BARNWELL And THE AGREEABLE SURPRISE On Friday February 24th By desire of Lieut. Colonel Robinson, the officers, Non-commissioned officers and privates of the Sunderland Volunteer Infantry MAN AND WIFE And TEKELI On Monday February 27th ROMEO AND JULIET And a favourite farce The celebrated play of the AFRICANS or Love and Duty, and the new Farce of IS HE A PRINCE are in preparation.
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PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Betty, Brewster, from Rye with oak planks, hops etc. Delme and Gerard, Stoddart from London and Mercury, Hall from Hull with sundries, Chance, Greeves, from Lynn with flour and grain, New Danby, Holland, from Yarmouth with herrings. Aditon, Everitt, from Newhaven with oak timber, Three Brothers, Hestletine, from Whitby with sail cloth. Rose, Bulmer, from Hartlepool with flour. Newburgh, Sangster, from Aberdeen with oats. CLEARED. 31 ? colliers.
TUESDAY 28 th FEBRUARY 1809 On the sixteenth inst. Robert Smurfit, working in a clay pit at Pallion near Sunderland was killed by the bank falling in on him. He has left a widow and six children.
THEATRE SUNDERLAND This present Tuesday February 28th 1809 THE WORLD AND MATRIMONY On Wednesday March 1st By desire of the gentlemen of the Sunderland Hunt A BOLD STROKE FOR A HUSBAND AND MODERN ANTIQUES On Thursday March 2cnd ADRIAN AND ? On Friday March 3rd MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING AND HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS On Monday March 6th For the benefit of MR. FAULKNER Will be produced Mr. Colman’s celebrated play with music called THE AFRICANS Or War Love and Duty To which will be added a Musical Entertainment called YOUTH LOVE AND FOLLY (one concern)
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED:Robert and Mary, Gillespy from Southampton with oak, timber and cordage, Henry, Taylorson from Montrose with sailcloth. Favourite, Moss, from Aberdeen, with beef and timber. Jessy and Nancy, Meurs, from Alnmouth with wheat and rye, Friends Goodwill, Wilton, from Newcastle with firebricks etc. Alexander, Sands, from Alloa with iron. CLEARED: 74 colliers &etc.
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TUESDAY 7th MARCH 1809
NOTICE TO DEBTORS All persons indebted to the estate and effects of Henry Elstob of Sunderland near the Sea in the County of Durham, Mercer and Draper, a bankrupt, are requested immediately to pay the amount of their respective debts to Mr. Leonard Meadard of Sunderland aforesaid, who is duly authorised by the Assignees to receive the same. Thos. Thompson, Solicitor to the Assignees Bishopwearmouth 4th March 1809
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Industry, Mitchell from Alnmouth with oak plank and potatoes. Daphne, Brown from London with canvas, treenails &etc. Marguerite, Carson from Hull with sundries. William and Ann, from Anstruther with treenails. Three Brothers, Clark from Dundee with barley. Mary and Jane, White from Hastings with oak plank. Rose, Bulmer from Hartlepool with wheat. Ford, Middleton from Southampton with oak timber and plank. CLEARED. 13 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 14 th MARCH 1809
On Sunday forenoon at St. John’s Chapel, Sunderland, after a sermon by Rev. John Hampton, the sum of £25l was collected for the benefit of the organist.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Rose, Bulmer from Hartlepool. Albion, Fairclough, and Chance, Greeves, from Lynn with grain and flour. Ford, Maddison, from Southampton, Atlantic, Beniersott from Newcastle and Staines, Hall, from Lynn with timber. CLEARED. Eleanor, Pearson, for Halifax with Sundries. Also cleared, 78 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 21 st MARCH 1809
To be sold by auction. Lot 1. A commodious and well built house situated in Bishopwearmouth, late the residence of Ralph Coxon esq., containing a suit of 4 good rooms on the first landing, the same number on the second floor, called garrets, a servants’ hall, back-kitchens, cellars etc. together with a good four-stall stable and coachhouse . Lot 2. A messuage or tenement situated in Villiers Street in Bishopwearmouth, now in the possession of Mr. William Brown, containing 6 fire rooms, 2 kitchens, cellars etc. with 2 offices in the yard. The premises are copyhold and for further particulars enquire of Mr. Thompson, Solicitor, Bishopwearmouth.
8 To be sold by auction All the capital and commodious Golden Lion Inn, Sunderland, situated in the centre of that very flourishing and improving town, containing 2 very large dining rooms, 22 other sitting and lodging rooms, 2 kitchens, pantries, cellars etc., very extensive stabling and other conveniences belonging the same. The premises are well calculated for being divided should a purchaser be so inclined; the front part of which may be converted into a shop, equal if not superior to the best in that town, with an excellent dwelling house attached. The other part of the premise with the stabling might form a very good small inn or public house.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Eagle, Morrison, from Aberdeen with oats. Dispatch, Darnton, from Stockton with wheat flour. Isabella, Scotland, from Leith with tar. Friends’ Goodwill, Wilson from Newcastle with pitch and tar. CLEARED. 42 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 28 th MARCH 1809
Sunderland 16th March 1809 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION At the house od Mrs. Smith, The Golden Lion in Sunderland on Thursday 30th inst. precisely at 5 o’clock in the evening. All that good Brigantine or vessel called the NEVA, now lying in this harbour, of the burthen of 8 keels and a half of coals, or thereabouts, and admeasuring 164 tons, whereof George ? is the master. The vessel was built here in 1802, well found with materials, shifts without ballast, sails well and is particularly well calculated for stowage. The Inventory of materials may be seen and further particulars, on application to Messrs. Herne at Mr. Laws, Attorney, of Sunderland.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (Thomas Scaling Auctioneer) On Thursday 30th March inst. precisely at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, at the house of William Davidson, the ship Favourite of Monkwearmouth Shore in the County of Durham
The good brigantine SUPPLY of Sunderland whereof Joseph Lumsden is master, lying near the bridge in Sunderland Harbour, burthen 170 tons, Registry admeasurement, and carries 11 keels of coal at 11 feet 3 ins. water, is amply found with materials, sails well, shifts without ballast and had a thorough repair in Mr. Hall’s Landing, Monkwearmouth Shore in July last. For Inventory and further particulars apply to Mr. Sanderson or Mr. Shafto, Solicitors, Bishopwearmouth, or the master on board. NB any persons who have any demands against the above ship are requested immediately to bring in the same to Messrs. Hutchinson and Hemsley, Coalfitters, Monkwearmouth Shore in order that they may be immmediately discharged.
9 PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Three Brothers, Hestletine, with sundries. Beulah, Fake, with kelp and spars. Triton, Billing, with iron &etc from Hull.Elizabeth and Ann, Caithness, from Montrose, with wheat and barley. Hawk, Grant, with sailcloth, and Nancy, Alexander with beef from Aberdeen. Amity, Erskine, from Poole with pipe clay. Juliana, Turner, from Southampton. Dersley, ?, from Yarmouth, and Nelson, Davidson, from London with timber.Mary Dunn and Ann, Bryan, with hemp. John and Sisters, Miller, with copper from London. Argo, Holditch, and Eliza, Parkinson from Lynn with grain and flour. CLEARED. 142 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 4th APRIL 1809
PORT OF SUNDERLAND. ARRIVED. Mary, Spain, with sundries and William, Tulloch, with glass from London..Chance, Greeves, from Lynn, with grain and flour. Sampson, Crisp, from Newhaven, and Cassiope, Moore, from Southampton with timber. CLEARED. 124 colliers &etc.
MARINE NEWS. On Saturday night, the Francis from Sunderland struck against the North Pier in coming into the harbour and sunk within the pier: another brig, coming at the same time for the harbour, carried away the Francis’ mast: she is got into the harbour to repair. Same day the Diana of Sunderland got behind the North pier and a Berwick smack behind the fourth pier; both of which have been got into the harbour. On Sunday se’nnight the Cyrus of Sunderland and on Monday the Catharine of Sunderland got behind the fourth pier. The latter is since got off with damage. Same day a sloop belonging Sunderland got behind the fourth pier but is expected to be got off when the weather moderates; her mast and bowsprit are broken.
TUESDAY 11 th APRIL 1809. Bankruptcy of Elizabeth Cropton of Bishopwearmouth, Durham, milliner, is recorded.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Minerva, Watt, from Aberdeen with fir timber. Industry, Mychell, from Alernmouth with oak and ash timber. Union, Jerion, from Stockton with flour &etc. Endevour, Copeland, from Hull with sundries. Plough, Templeman, from Montrose with sail cloth. CLEARED. Amity, Dawson, and Dependence, Pearson, for Quebec, with coals. Also cleared,143 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 18 th APRIL 1809. PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Resolution, Cham, from Hull with sundries. George, Cockburn, from Newhaven. Zepheus, Lowes, from Southampton. Robert and Mary, Gilhespy, from Portsmouth. Union, Henderson, from Aberdeen and Antiope, Burnicle, from London with treenails. Nancy, Alexander, from Aberdeen with sail cloth. CLEARED. Harmony, Robertson for Quebec with sundries.
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CAPITAL INN AT SUNDERLAND In the County of Durham To be LET and entered upon immediately. Or on the 12 th Day of May next All the capital and commodious Golden Lion Inn, Sunderland, situated in the centre of that very flourishing and improving town, containing 2 very large dining rooms, 22 other sitting and lodging rooms, 2 kitchens, pantries, cellars etc., very extensive stabling and other conveniences belonging the same. The Inn is in full business and the principal house for gentlemen commercial travellers in that town. The present tenant holds a share in the Trafalgar Post coach which runs daily from Newcastle upon Tyne to Hull and from Hull to Newcastle, will be extended to London and Edinburgh in the course of next month and which will then, it is estimated, be one of the most eligible concerns upon the road. The furniture, which is particularly good, may, together with the horses, hay, corn etc. be taken at a valuation. For particulars, apply at the Inn. Sunderland April 20 th 1809
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Plough, Hick from Rye with plank and bark .Robert, Palmer, from Yarmouth with sundries. Maria Rose, Dixon, from Arundel with timber. Mary, Dunn, with hemp and Henry, Eggett, with sundries from London. CLEARED. 81 colliers &etc
George Inn Sunderland J. Dewey returns thanks to the gentry, commercial travellers, and the public in general for the encouragement which he has received since he has been at the above Inn, and begs leave to acquaint them that it has been newly fitted up for their reception and considerably improved. Commercial travellers who may be pleased to honour the above Inn, will it is presumed feel themselves extremely comfortable, as every attention is paid and there is good stabling.
TUESDAY 2cnd MAY 1809 PORT OF SUNDERLAND. ARRIVED. London packet, Blenkarn, from London with goods. Friends Goodwill, Wilton from Newcastle with iron, bricks &etc. Hawk, Hewson, from Hull with sundries. Rose, Bulmer, from Hart and Chance, Greeves, from Lynn with wheat flour. Mary, Holditch, from Lynn and Lady Kinnard, Wood from Aberdeen with timber. Northumberland Packet, Sproat, from Hull with goods. CLEARED. 153 colliers &etc.
GOLDEN LION INN SUNDERLAND Thomas and Jane Brown beg leave to inform the gentlemen commercial travellers, their friends and the public, that they taken and entered upon the above capital and commodious inn, and hope by unremitted exertions and their accommodations to merit their patronage and support. Trafalgar coach runs from the house as usual Sunderland 3 rd May 1809
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TUESDAY 9 th May 1809 The 29 th ult. a traveller was robbed of 47 guineas in the house of Elizabeth Burn, Sailor’s Alley, Sunderland. The said Elizabeth Burn, Margaret Gilroy and Sarah Moody were on Thursday last apprehended in this town on a charge of committing the robbery.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Flora, Booth from Aberdeen with timber. Texel, Baxter, from Yarmouth with flour.Endymion,White, and Sylph, Nixon, from London with sundries. Sandwich, Catter, from Stockton with plank and flour. Ann,Moore, from London with copper bolts. CLEARED. Ann, Heatherby, for Quebec with sundries. Also cleared, 117 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 16 th May 1809
To private Gentlemen, Publicans and others Just landed at Thornhill’s Wharf Sunderland A quantity of Devonshire Cyder of very superior quality-viz Stier, Cocagee, Golden Pippin and etc. of very rich flavour, which will be sold in casks or bottles to suit purchasors. May 12 th 1809.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Plough, Hick. From Rye with ship’s materials.Flora, Laing and Jane, Watson, from Arundel,Casiope, Moore, and Ann, Gill, from Southampton. Sheepfold, Adam, from Inverness, Berry, Mills and Naiad, Brown from Rye. Hope, Wilkins,from Yarmouth with timber, plank and treenails.Hopewell, Anderson, from Hull, and Dispatch, Barrett, from London with sundries. Rose, Bulmer, from Hartlepool, and Robert, Palmer, from Yarmouth with grain and flour. CLEARED. 220 colliers.
TUESDAY 23 rd May 1809 BALL. There will be a ball in the Assembly Rooms, Sunderland, on Monday 5 TH June 1809 in honour of His Majesty’s Birthday. Sunderland 22cnd May 1809
Bankruptcy of William Cornforth of Bishopwearmouth, sail-maker and shipowner
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED.John and Elizabeth, Birnie, from Aberdeen with fir timber and deals. London Packet, Jefferson, with tanned leather, and Mary, Spain, with goods from London.William, Hall from Exeter, with pipe clay. Ford, Maddison, from Chichester, with timber. CLEARED. London Packet, Douglas, with sundries for Heligoland.
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TUESDAY 30 TH MAY 1809.
On Saturday afternoon, John Mackintosh, seaman on board the Three Sisters in Sunderland Harbour, dropped down on the deck and immediately expired.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Drake, Dixon, and Mayflower, Stothard, from Southampton. Henry, Eggett, and Staff of Life, Truman, from Lynn, Aid, Jeffrey, from Inverness, with timber. Mary, Leurgil, from Montrose, with provisions. Ann and Isabella Doig, from Alloa, with iron. Sophia, Turnbull, from Hull, with pig iron. John and Eleanor,Dunn, from Stockton with sundries. Helen, Small, from Anstruther, with wheat and rye.
On Sunday morning a mad dog made its appearance in Sunderland and Bishopwearmouth, where it bit several of its own species and some pigs. It likewise bit a child at the latter place, when surgical aid was immediately procured and the damaged part cut out. Orders were immediately issued for the destruction of all dogs at large, when a great number were killed, among which was the one that caused the alarm.
TUESDAY 6 th JUNE 1809 On Sunday te’nnight the body of an infant with a cord around its neck and wrapped in an old linen cloth was found on a dunghill near Bishopwearmouth in a putrid state: supposed to have been there about 10 days. Coroner’s verdict: Wilful murder by some person or persons unknown.
GOLDEN LION INN SUNDERLAND Samuel Brown begs leave most respectfully to inform the Gentlemen, Commercial Travellers, his friends and the Public that he has taken and entered upon the above capital and commodious Inn, and hopes by unremitted exertions for their accommodation to merit their Patronage and Support. Trafalgar coach runs from the house as usual Sunderland June 2cnd 1809
THEATRE SUNDERLAND The Managers have the Honor to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sunderland and its vicinity that they have, for five nights only, engaged MRS. EDWIN (From the Theatres Royal, Bath, Dublin and Edinburgh ) Who will make her first appearance on Monday June 12th 1809, when will be presented the favourite comedy of the BELLES STRATAGEM The part of Letitia by Mrs. Edwin To which will be added the Melo Drama of ELLA ROSENBERG The part of Ella Rosenberg by Mrs. Edwin. On Tuesday 13 th will be performed Mr. Tobin’s play of the HONEY MOON
13 The part of Johanna (with a song) by Mrs. Edwin. The part of Zamora (with a song) by Miss Simson (from the Theatres Royal Manchester, and Newcastle) The Count of Montalban by a YOUNG GENTLEMAN (his first appearance on any stage) After which the Musical Farce of the DEVIL TO PAY The part of Nell by Mrs. Edwin. On Wednesday June 14 th will be revived with new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations the Tragic Play of PIZARRO The part of Cora by Mrs. Edwin The part of Elvira by Miss Macaulay (From the Theatres Royal, Dublin and Newcastle) To which will be added THE FARM HOUSE The part of Aura by Mrs. Edwin. On Thursday and Friday FAVOURITE PLAYS AND FARCES In which Mrs. Edwin will play the principal parts
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Freemason, Wright, and Hunter, Siller, from Inverness, Bacchus, Roseby, from Southampton. Diana, Tod, from Newhaven
TUESDAY 13 th JUNE 1809 THEATRE SUNDERLAND This present Tuesday June 13 th 1809 THE HONEY MOON The part of Juliana (with a song) by Mrs. Edwin The part of Camora (with a song) by Miss Simpson (from The Theatres Royal, Manchester and Newcastle: her first appearance on this stage) The Count of Montalban by a YOUNG GENTLEMAN (His first appearance on this stage) To which will be added the Farce of the MIDNIGHT HOUR The part of Flora by Mrs. Edwin On Wednesday June 14 th PIZARRO To which will be added the Musical Farce of MATRIMONY The part of Clara by Mrs. Edwin On Friday June 16 th THE CASTLE SPECTRE The part of Angela played by Mrs. Edwin To which will be added (never acted here) THE PROVOK’D HUSBAND
14 The part of Lady Townley by Mrs. Edwin The part of Miss Jenny by Miss Simpson With TEKELI The part of Alexina by Mrs Edwin On Monday June 19 th For the benefit of Mrs. Edwin And positively the last night of Her Performance A favourite PLAY and FARCE
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Juno, Ditchen, from Yarmouth with flour. Naiad, Brown, from Rye with oak timber and plank. Friends Goodwill, Wilson, from Newcastle with timber. CLEARED. 161 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 20 th JUNE 1809 .
Mrs. Edwin made her appearance as Laetitia Hardy and Ella Rosenberg, and acquitted herself to admiration. Her subsequent exertions have been equally successful, and we have no hesitation to declare that the London stage will in this lady boast the most valuable acquisition it has made for years. In sprightliness of manner and ease of deportment she is unrivalled; and there is more of mind in her performance than we ever recollect combined with such versatility of talent. Our limits will not allow us to enter into the minute beaties of her style, or dwell on her harmont of utterance and brilliancy of point; we have only to regret that Beatrice was not among the list of parts selected for this audience, as ‘tis rumoured it will be her opening character in town, and certainly best adapted to display her various excellence. It is no small praise to the managers and the performance in general, that the last week’s entertainments have been conducted with a regularity and accuracy that would have reflected credit to the metropolitan stage. The lovers of the drama will turn with pleasing recollection to the plays of the Honey Moon, Pizarro and Provoked Husband-plays that derived additional importance from the merits of Miss Macaulay and Miss Simpson. The Elvira of the former lady was finely pourtrayed, while the clearness of articulation, the naivete of the latter in Camora and Miss Jenny, have stamped her a decided favourite. We congratulate the town on the improvement of its drama and trust it will be permanent.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED; Nancy, Lisle, Jean,H? and Peggy, Thorn, from Inverness with timber, Hawk, Gordon, from Hull with sundries. Generous Friend, Menny ? from Montrose with sail cloth. Good Intent, from London, Commerce, Cox, and Catherine and Isabella, Sharp, from Lynn with corn. Joseph, Fisk, from Exeter with pipe clay. Plough, ?, from Rye, Flora, Laing, from Arundel and Ann, Gill, from Southampton with timber and plank. CLEARED: 156 colliers &etc.
15 TUESDAY 27 th JUNE 1809 At Sunderland on Monday te’nnight a young man undertook for a wager to run from the Low Quay to Mr. Hewett’s landing at Southwick, about 2 miles against a pilot boat with two oars and the tide in favour. A number of bets were made on the occasion with the odds greatly in favour of the boat, but the young man won by about five Minutes.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED; Monkwearmouth, Wandless, from Dartmouth and Ann Stewart from Inverness with oak and fir timber. Freemason, Wright, from Inverness with coney skins. Hopewell, Anderson, from Hull with sundries. CLEARED; 108 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 4TH JULY 1809 The Lit.and Phil. Does not have a copy of this issue.
TUESDAY 11 TH JULY 1809 Bankruptcy of Charles Ratcliffe of Sunderland.
On Thursday, Thomas Potts of Sunderland, shoemaker, cut his throat in a state of intoxication. This wound was not deep enough to cause his death, and was sewed up by the surgeons.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND. ARRIVED: Acco, Jone, from Stockton and Little Betsy, Eltry, from Lynn with wheat flour. Beaver, Swinaid, from Yarmouth with oak timber and wheat flour. Caliope, Moore, Jane, Watson, and Flora, Pattison, from Arundel. Lord Saltown, Bruce, and Margaret, Baxter, from Inverness with timber and plank. Nautilus, Amos, from London with sundries. Gambler, Mackey, from Plymouth with treenails, Christian and Janet and John Speed from Gottenburg with timber and deals. CLEARED; Union, Nobbs, for Jersey with coals. Also cleared 197 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY JULY 18 TH 1809 On Tuesday at Sunderland, a boy belonging the Robert’s Adventure fell from the mast into the River and was drowned.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED; Naiad, Brown, from Rye with gunpowder. Farmer, Elliot, from Aberdeen with sheep. Friends Goodwill, Bulmer, from Newcastle with treenails and staves. Dispatch, Burnicle, from Hull with sundries. Comus, Hubbard, from Yarmouth with flour. Hannah, Lees, from Blytbrook with wheat and oats.Mariner, Kidd, from Hull with sundries. Four Friends, Simpson, from Stockton with flour and oats. CLEARED; Hannah, McDonald, for Malta with sundries. Also cleared 197 colliers &etc.
16 TUESDAY 25 th JULY 1809.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND. ARRIVED: Hannah, Jubb and Commerce, Cox, from Lynn with grain and flour. Hope, Wilkin, from Yarmouth, Swift, Hutchinson, from Aberdeen, Drake, Pringle, from Southampton and Peggy, Lawton from Inverness with timber and plank. Generous Friend, Renny, from Montrose with sail cloth. Exchange, Carr from London with cables and sails.Venus, Strachan from Anstruther with wheat. CLEARED. None.
TUESDAY 1st AUGUST 1809.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND. ARRIVED: Dundee Packet from Hull with pearl ashes. CLEARED: None
TUESDAY 8th AUGUST 1809.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Union, Craigie from Arundel; Margaret, Clark, from Southampton, Happy Return, Watson from Rye. Speculation, Crisp, from Yarmouth, Heart of Oak, Trotter, from Hartlepool, Hero, Lee, from Rye, James, Backhouse, from Leith, Hannah, Lee, from Blyth with timber &etc.Felicity, Gibb, Lark, Drummond, William, Watts, Alert, Ranner, from Yarmouth, Chance, Greeves from Lynn with corn and and flour, Success, Hunter, from Leigh with tar. Sylph, Nixon, from London with soap ashes. Acorn, Main from Wells with oak bark. Hero, Lee, from Rye with oak bark. Hopewell, Anderton, from Hullwith goods. CLEARED: 325 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 15 th AUGUST 1809. On Saturday night a keel was driven out of Sunderland harbour in consequence of the swoln state of the river by the late rains, and a man of the name of Wardle, who was on board, drowned. Same day a woman gathering coals on the sands of that place was swept off and drowned.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Robert, Palmer, from Yarmouth with flint stones. William, Hindmarsh, from Plymouth with tree nails and cordage. Fortitude and Catherine and Isabella, Sharp, from Lynn and Peace and Plenty, Towler from Inverness with grain and flour.Hop, Trail, from Montrose with salt, iron and tar. Joseph, Fisk, from Exeter with tobacco pipe clay. Freemason, Wright, from Inverness with fir timber. Hope, Towler, from Rye with oak, timber and plank. CLEARED: 172 coasters with coal.
17 TUESDAY 22cnd AUGUST 1809.
RUN AWAY Whereas on Sunday morning the 20 th inst. JOSEPH BEASON and ROBERT MELDRUM, both indentured apprentices to Mr. John Neel, Boot and shoemaker, Sunderland absconded from their said master-Joseph Beason is about 18 years of age, 5 feet, pale complexion, thin face with a large nose, had on when he went off a dark green or blue coat, coloured waistcoat and velveteen breeches- Robert Meldrum, aged 18, about 5 Ft. 3ins. high, fresh complexion, pitted with the smallpox, had on when he went away a dark green coat or a brown jacket and striped trousers. Whoever employs the said apprentices will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the law: and whoever will apprehend them, and lodge them in any of his Majesty’s gaols shall receive 1 guinea reward, by applying to Mr. John Neel aforesaid: but if the above apprentices will return to their said master they will be forgiven and kindly received. JOHN NEEL Sunderland August 21 st . 1809
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Derby, Finlay, from Yarmouth with flint stones. Flora, Donald, from Southampton, Hannah, Lees, from Blythnook, Bee, Aikman, from Lynn and William, Errington, from Alnemouth with timber. Industry, Knight, from London with sundries. Margaret, Noble, from Hull with groceries &etc. CLEARED: Brothers, Embleton, for Heligoland with coals Also cleared 196 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 29 th AUGUST 1809
ARRIVED: Hawk, Saltholm, from Hull with sundries. Lowestoft, Hammond, from Lynn with wheat, Ann, Ratcliff, from Rye. Ford, Maddison, Cepheus, Lowes, and Margaret, Middleton, from Southampton. Venus, Skinners from Anstruther, Isabella, Youl, and Peggy, Thom, from Inverness. Hope, Wilkin, from Yarmouth with timber and plank. Swift, Perdy, from Portsmouth with ships stores. Concord, Waghill,from Poole with pipe clay. CLEARED: 210 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 1809
The free gardeners and florists of Sunderland and its vicinity held their annual meeting for the show of carnations at Donnison’s the Gardeners’ Tavern on Wednesday last when the prizes were adjudged as follows :- Mr. Brown 1 st with Hutchinson’s Lady Ridley, Mr.John M’Queen 2cnd with Pope’s London Queen and 5 th with Washington’s Jupiter Mr.David M’Queen 3rd with Shewood’s Jupiter, Mr.Barker 4th with Harvey’s Lord Ravensworth
18 PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED; Chance, Greeves, from Lynn with corn and flour. Nautilus, Amos, from London with sundries. Dispatch, Kirby, from Bridlington with oats. Belina, Bell, from Poole with pipe clay. Hearts of Oak, Walton, and ? Lees from Blythbrook. Jane, Stothart, and Robert and Mary, Gilhespy from Southampton. Forester, Cousins, from Arundel. Yarm, Carter, from Stockton. Dispatch, Dunton, from Inverness with timber &etc. Trafalgar, Wright, from Yarmouth with cordage and flour. CLEARED: Anna Sophia, Cornelius and Jonge Maria Johanna, Dalen, for Memel, Blessing, Richardson, for Guernsey with coals. Also cleared 204 colliers.
TUESDAY 12 th SEPTEMBER 1809
Farms to be let Fulwell Hill farms sit in the parishes Monkwearmouth in the County of Durham containing 111 acres in the occupation of Mr. William Hart, adapted to the Culture of turnip and clover husbandry. There is a lime kiln on this farm for the use of it and abundance of limestone nearby. The Turnpike road from Sunderland to Newcastle upon Tyne leads through the farm which forms a most eligible situation, 2 miles from the former and 9 miles from the latter place. Proposals in writing sealed up and directed to Mr. Forster will be received for the Lizard farm on or before the 20 th of October next, and for the Moor and Fulwell Hill farms before 30 th October. William Henderson will on application show the Lizard farm and William Wood near Fulwell Bar the Moor and Fulwell house Farm.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Kingston, Berwick and William Watts from Lynn with grain and flour. Venus, Skinner from Anstruther, with oat meal. Flora, Pattison, from Arundel, ElginStar, Allerdice and George, Wilton from Inverness, Acorn, Williamson from Rye. CatherineM’Drummond from Inverness, Mayflower, Stoddart from Harwich with timber and plank.Nancy, Moffit, from Aberdeen with cordage. Friends Goodwill, Wilson from Newcastle with fire bricks. CLEARED. Thomas and Mary, Ellerington, for Gottenburg with sundries. Also cleared, 175 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 19 th SEPTEMBER.1809
To be sold by auction by Mr. T.Smith at Mr. Richard Hudson’s, the Friendly Tavern, in Sunderland on 26 th day of September instant at 6 o’clock in the evening. All that good Brigantine or Vessel called the Riga Merchant, John Erskin Master, now lying near the ferryboat landing in the harbour of Sunderland , of the burthen of ten keels of coal or thereabouts, well found with materials, sails fast, shifts without ballast and is well adapted for any trade her burthen may suit. Inventories of her materials may be seen and further particulars known by applying to Mr. William Wilson, Villiers Street, Bishopwearmouth
19 At a public meeting of the magistrates, clergy and gentlemen of Sunderland and Bishopwearmouth holden this day at Dewley’s , the George Inn, for the purpose of deciding on the most eligible way of celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the accession of our beloved sovereign to the government of a free, loyal and united people (George Robinson esq. in the chair), a committee being appointed, it was unanimously resolved:- That there shall be a public dinner and ball on the 25 th October That George Robinson shall be requested to preside at the Dinner That Cuthbert Sharp esq. be requested to act as Master of Ceremonies for the evening That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the members of the County and to the officers of the garrison The committee, wishing to unite as many of his Majesty’s loyal subjects as are anxious to testify by public Demonstration the grateful feelings of an affectionate people, have fixed the ticket for the Dinner at Ten shillings and sixpence each and have ordered that no tickets shall be issued after 10 th October, that they may have time to make proper arrangements for the accommodation of the company. George Robinson, Chairman.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Beaver, Swinhard from Yarmouth, Catherine and Isabella, Sharp, and Nelson, Tate from Lynn with grain and flour. Ann, Milner from Bridlington with oats. Gambler, Mackey and Ford,Maddison, from Southampton. Copeland, Baker from London. Cassiope, Moore from Arundel. Dispatchy, Sharp, from Chichester with timber and plank, Providence, Endevour, King from Whitby with oil. CLEARED. King of Sweden, Caxton, for Gottenbro’ with sundries. Also cleared 182 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 26 TH SEPTEMBER 1809 . Bankruptcy of Henry Elstob of Sunderland, Mercer and Draper.
TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT. The Snow Hope of Sunderland (Mr. Joseph Walton, Master), now lying near the Bridge, burthen 9 keels of coal, sails well, shifts without ballast, is amply found with Materials, in good repair , and may be sent to sea without any expense save provisions. For particulars apply to the Master on board, or B. Bray, chymist , Sunderland.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Adventure, Goodchild, with hemp. Bellona, Wilson with deals &etc. Supply, Lumidon with masts. Donnington, Wilson, with sundries from London. Joseph, Fisk from Poole with canvas. Chance, Greeves from Lynn. Unity, Snowden, Dispatch, Burnicle and Newport, Reveley, from Stockton with grain and flour. Resolution, Ross, and Martha, Hutchinson, Peggy, Reed from Inverness, Aurora, Shrubsall from Exeter, Bellona, Wilson
20 from London. Magnet, Clark, from Southampton, Flora, Donald, from Rye Janet, Hardy from Alemouth with timber and deals. Naiad, Brown from Rye with oak timber. Alert, Johnston, from Prestonpans, Two Brothers, Patterson from Harwich, British Tar, Annison from Yarmouth with naval stores. Bee, Thurston from Newcastle and Mary ann, Prestwick from Whitby with whale oil. St. Jergen, Orn from Longsound and Cyrus, Wigham from Quebec with timber, Deals etc. CLEARED. Henry and Elizabeth, Custance for Flushing with coals. Also cleared 213 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 3rd OCTOBER 1809 PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Margaret, Middleton. fromHarwich. Hope, Wilkin, from Lyon. Peggy, Thorn, with timber. Lady Abercrombie, Watt, from Hull with sundries. Thetis, Norie, from Picton. Goodbach, Tonnesson and Lark, Seller from Quebec with timber &etc. CLEARED. Bee, Thornton, for Heligoland with coals. Also cleared 100? Colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 10 th OCTOBER 1809
This day is published in one volume on fine wove demy, price 9 shillings in boards SERMONS On several subjects from the Old Testament by John Hampson MA, Rector of Sunderland and curate of St. John’s Chapel, Sunderland: Printed for the author by J.Graham and sold by him and the booksellers in Sunderland, Newcastle, North and South Shields & etc.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (At the house of Mr. Thomas Joysey, The Bridge Inn in Bishop Wearmouth on Friday the 27 th October inst. At 6 o’clock in the evening. (Robert Richmond of Durham, Auctioneer) The good ship Ariadne, (Saunderson Howe, Master) burthen 14 keels of coal or thereabouts, now lying in Sunderland harbour. This vessel was lately launched, and has not yet been to sea; is extremely well built, and completely fit out with new stores. Also the good Brig. Maria Rose, burthen 6 keels of coals or thereabouts, also lying in the harbour of Sunderland. This vessel has lately come out of dock having undergone a complete and thorough repair. Inventories may be seen on board of the respective vessels and at the place of Sale; and further particulars known by applying to Mr. Castle, Senior Solicitor, Durham or to Mr. Edward Hinde, Solicitor, Sunderland. (one concern)
21 PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED. Rosina, Smith, Hawk, Stabler, and Exchange, Whiting, from Hull with sundries. Thaler, Mathewson, with treenails. Friends Goodwill, Wilson , from Newcastle. Sandwich, Ogilvie, from Wells. George, Cockburn, and Cepheus, Lowes, from Southampton. Sarah, Johnson, from Dartmouth, Hopewell, Harrison from Maldon with timber &etc. Charles, Bryant, and Beaver, Swinnard, fromYarmouth. Chance, Greeves, from Lynn with grain and flour. Abeona, Cumberlodge, and Maria, Sutton, from London with sundries. John, Innes, from Quebec with timber. CLEARED. St. Jorgen, Orn, for Scien and Beaver, Wilson for Oporto with coals &etc. Also cleared, 144 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 17 th OCTOBER 1809
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Mary, Prestwick form Whitby with sail cloth. Thomas and Sally, Thompson, from London with sundries. Happy Return, Dixon, From Yarmouth with oak timber. Margaret, Cousins, from Lynn with wheat. Perseverance, Clark, from Hastings with naval stores. Three Brothers, Hestleton, from Whitby with lignum vitae, Christaian and Jane, Speed from Gottenbro’ with timber and deals. CLEARED; 139 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 24 th OCTOBER 1809.
Sunderland 22 Oct. 1809 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (by Mr. Smith) At the house of Mr. Jousey, The Bridge Inn in Bishopwearmouth on Thursday the 2cnd day of November next, precisely at 6 pm in the evening.
The good ship ALEXIS of the burthen of 9 keels of coals or thereabouts, now lying in Sunderland harbour, wherof Mr. Thomas Corner is master. This vessel was built at the Port of Sunderland in the year 1807 by Messrs. Laing, sails fast, shifts without ballast, is remarkably well found with materials and in excellent repair. An inventory or her materials may be seen and further particulars known on application to Captain Corner; Mr. Tanner, Coalfitter, Bishopwearmouth; or Mr. Laws, Attorney, Sunderland.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED; Hazard, Allen, from Harwich with pit props &etc. Economy, Nevan, with masts &etc. and Salisbury, Colling, with oak bark and beech rails, from Stockton. Margaret, Stewart, from Leith with masts and soap. Catharine, Walton, from Dundee with sheep. Sandwich, Ogilvie, from Alemouth, Diana, Todd, and Margaret, Middleton, from Southampton with timber and plank. Barbara, Wood, from London with sundries. Neptune, Robson, from Poole with pipe clay. Habet, Person, and Clausina, Steendake, from Christiansand, Concord, Fowler, from Quebec. Thetis, Morrison, from St. John’s with raff.
22 CLEARED; Goodhaub, Tonneton, from Christiansand with sundries. Also cleared, 149 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 31 st OCTOBER 1809
Celebrations for George III’s Jubilee. At Sunderland and Wearmouth, the morning was ushered in by ringing of bells. The Volunteers mustered and attended Divine service, after which they marched to the Moor and fired three excellent volleys. The Battery guns were fired by the Battery Volunteers. At 1 o’clock his Crispinic Majesty commenced his procession through Sunderland and the two Wearmouths. His majesty acquitted himself with credit but the lord mayor was the character which was best supported and chiefly attracted the notice of the populace, the number of which was computed at about 20,000. The procession was indeed a show of grandeur that no doubt will be held in lasting remembrance by the craft (?) for we understand that, many of them wax ing hot with loyalty hesitated not to sacrifice their awl on the occasion, in order that they might end the day in the true spirit of conviviality. There were dinner parties at all the Inns and public houses in the town and instead of an illumination at night there was a subscription made for the British prisoners in France. A considerable sum has also been subscribed for the purpose of erecting, on a noble plan, a school of industry for the education of 200 female children; to be inscribed to His Majesty. The Overseers of the poor at Bishopwearmouth distributed to upwards of 100 poor old women, one ounce of tea, a quarter of a pound of sugar and three-pennyworth of bread each, and to those in the poor house, a plentiful dinner and tea.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Robert and Mary, Gilhespy, Effort, Thomas, Cepheus, Moore, and Samuel, Fisk, from Southampton, Heart of Oak, Walton, Ann, Richardson, and Marmaduke, White, from Alemouth with timber &etc.Unity, Snowdon, from Stockton and Chance, Greeves, from Lynn with grain and flour. Oak, Haxter, from London with sundries. Adventure, Goodchild, from London, with hemp. Naiad, Brown, from Rye with oak plank. Srerie, Spilberg, from Eastrice with raff. CLEARED: Clausina, Steeberg, for Christiansand with coals. Also cleared, 220 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 7 th NOVEMBER 1809. To be peremptorily sold by auction at the house of Thomas Jowsey, the Bridge Inn in Bishopwearmouth, on Wednesday the 8 th day of November instant at 6pm in the evening, (Robert Richmond auctioneer) the good ship Ariadne, Sanderson Howe, master, burthen 14 keels of coals or thereabouts, now living in Sunderland Harbour. This vessel was lately launched and has not yet been to sea, is extremely well-built and completely fitted out with new stores. An inventory may be seen on board the ship, and at the place of sale ; and further particulars known by applying to Mr. Castle, Senior, Solicitor, in Durham , or to Mr. Richmond the auctioneer at Mr. Jowsey’s, Bishopwearmouth
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (By Mr. Hogg.)
23 At the house of Thomas Jousey, The Bridge Inn at Bishopwearmouth, between the hours of 4 and 6 in the afternoon
LOT 1. a new erected MESSUAGE OR DWELLING HOUSE. Pleasantly situated on the west side of Sans Street, Bishopwearmouth, now in the occupation of James Young and others.
LOT 2. another new erected MESSUAGE OR DWELLING HOUSE adjoining the above now in the occupation of Captain Norey and others. The premises are copyhold of Inheritance and subject to an annual ground Rent of L3 10s. For further particulars apply at Mr. Law’s Office in Sunderland.
TUESDAY 14 th NOVEMBER 1809. To be sold peremptorily Those Freehold messuages pleasantly situated at Southwick in the parish of Monkwearmouth in the County of Durham, with a good granary therein and two excellent gardens and other conveniences adjoining thereto now in the several occupations of Henry Fryor, Alice Heath and George Wilkinson.And also the remaining terms of the leases of the several capital farms of land, limestone quarries, lime-kilns, ballast hills, and quay situate at Southwick and Hilton in the County of Durham hereinafter mentioned:- LOT 1 st All that farm of land called the Red House farm and all that other farm called the Moor farm and all those valuable limestone quarries called the West quarries situated at Southwick as aforesaid., together with two fields adjoining thereto in the east, containing together 182 acres or thereabouts by the same more or less and all those two excellent lime-kilns called the west lime-kilns situated at West Southwick on the River Wear, together with the two several farmhouses, stables, barns, and other out-buildings to the same belonging. LOT 2cnd All that other farm of land called the East or Caplaw Hill Farm, and all those fields of land called the quarry hills situated at Southwick aforesaid and containing together 193 acres or thereabouts be the same more or less and all those other valuable limestone quarries called the East quarries adjoining thereto and the four lime-kilns situate below Low Southwick aforesaid on the River Wear. And all that Quay called Perill’s Heugh and the field or close called Ushire Close and the several gardens to the said lime-kilns adjoining and also all that dwelling house with the farm yards, stables, byers, threshing machine and etc. to the same belonging and late in the possession of the said Joseph Harrison and one other dwelling house and the two cottages adjoining the same now in the occupation of Mrs. Preston and others as tenants. LOT 3 rd All that other capital farm of land situate at Hilton in the said parish of Monkwearmouth containing 268 acres or thereabouts with the dwelling houses, stables, barns and other out-buildings, and also a thrashing machine to the same belonging. LOT 4 th All those ballast hills and quay called the Glass House Quay situate at and near to Low Southwick aforesaid, with the two ship-building yards and the several dwelling houses thereon and all that waste land extending from the same to Hilton Dean on the River Wear, all which said farms and premises were late in the occupation of the said Joseph Harrison. The leases of the farms, quarries, and lime kilns at Southwick and ballast hills and quay will expire at May 1817 and of the farm at Hilton at May 1818.- the seed is in the ground and immediate possession may be had of the whole farms, quarries and lime-kilns except the Moor Farm contained in Lot 1 of which possession will be given at May next.Those farms
24 are all tithe free and are held at an exceeding low rent and distant about two miles from the populous seaport of Sunderland, presenting a valuable situation to an enterprising and skilful farmer or manufacturer. LOT 1 st and 2cnd are each capable of burning and shipping annually about 400 chaldrons of lime. The hinds on the several farms will shew the same and the quarries and lime-kilns and other premises, and for further particulars apply to J.P.Kidson, Solicitors, Bishopwearmouth.
TUESDAY 21 st NOVEMBER 1809
On Sunday AM at Sunderland Church, after an excellent sermon by Rev. J. Hampton, £29-5- 3d was collected for the relief of British prisoners in France belonging to that port.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Endymion, Copeland, from Hull and Stockton with sundries.Robert, Newton, from Yarmouth with herrings. Hannah, Nicholson, with potatoes from Lynn. Acorn, Moyes, from Wells. Sussex Oak, Laing, from Arundel, Acorn, Lawson, from Southampton. Ann, Steward, and Sheepfold, Adams, from Inverness with timber &etc. Jolly Sailor, Milne, from Aberdeen with rope yarn. William, Watts, from Lynn with barley and wine. CLEARED: Jolly Bachelor, Watt, for Lisbon with coals. Also cleared, 122 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 28 th NOVEMBER 1809 To be sold by Auction (by Mr. Hogg)Two well-built messuages or dwelling houses and two shops eligibly situated at the corner of Nile Street, Bishopwearmouth, in the occupation of Mr. Pow, Mr. Blackett and Mr. Wood , with a Cabinet-Maker’s Shop and Yard and other conveniences to the same belonging.The shops both front the main street and are in an excellent situation for carrying out any kind of trade.The premises are of copyhold tenure, in good repair, and subject to an annual ground rent of £3 4s 0d.
Sale of two messuages TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (by Mr. Smith) By order of the assignees of Thomas Robson, a bankrupt.On Monday 4 th day of December next at Oyston’s, the Golden Lion Inn in South Shields, precisely at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. All that good brigantine or vessel called THE ROCHESTER of Sunderland, of the burthen of 13 and a ½ keels of coal or thereabouts, now lying in Shields harbour, near to Mr. Blackburn’s Dock, whereof John Price is master. This vessel is of a very easy draught of water, well found with materials and particularly adapted for the coal trade. For further particulars inquire of Mr. Soloman Chapman and Mr. John Grimshaw, the assignees or at the office of Mr. Thompson, Solicitoe, Bishopwearmouth.
25 PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Venue, Lish, from Aberdeen with cordage. Friends Goodwill, Wilson, from Newcastle with wheat &etc. Sandwich, Ogilvie, from Blyth with oak timber. Restitution, Moller, from Mandahl with raff. CLEARED: 35 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 5 th DECEMBER 1809
WANTED. At Sunderland by the Master Boot and Shoe makers, a number of journeymen in the above line. Good workmen will meet with every encouragement and constant employment, and if disposed, they may agree for any term. The wages are equal to what is given in any town in the North of England. Bootclosers and footmakers in particular will secure good seats of work by timely application. No combined journeymen will be employed. NB an experienced foremen also wanted** The Master Boot and Shoemakers of the neighbouring towns are cautioned against employing a set of men who have left their employment in consequence of a combination (under cover of a Benefit Society) to compel the Masters to raise their wages, and such journeymen as wish to return to their work need be under no apprehension as legal measures are taking to restrain from acts of insult and to extinguish such unlawful Combination.
TUESDAY 12 th DECEMBER 1809 Public House for sale. To be sold by auction. At the Wheatsheaf Inn, Monkwearmouth, on Thursday the 14 th day of December inst. Precisely at 5o’clock in the afternoon.All the above well-accustomed and commodious Inn in the occupation of Mr. Robert Proder, consisting of 3 dining rooms, 2 parlours, a bar, 2 kitchens and an appropriate number of bedrooms, a spacious yard with excellent stabling, coach houses and every other requisite convenience well worth the attention of brewers and others, is situate within a short distance of Wearmouth Bridge and calculated for the accommodation of Gentlemen, Travellers and others visiting the opulent and trading town of Sunderland.It is held by Lease (with other premises) for 21 years under the Dean and Chapter of Durham. Possession may be had at May Day next. For further Particulars apply to Mr. Scruton, Solicitor, Durham. Dec. 4 th 1809
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Ford, Maddison from Stockton. Arrow, Graham, from Rye. Herald, Miller from Harwich. Britannia, Stronach and Elizabeth and Peggy, Grey, from Inverness. Naiad, Brown, from Rye with timber. Jane, Harrison, with treenails. Tottola, Young, with ship materials from Plymouth. Flora, Gill, from Southampton with plank &etc. Ann, Moore, with copper bolts. Lark, Gray: Frederick, Taylor: Economy, Darrell, and William and James, Appleyard, with sundries from London. CLEARED: Restitution, Miller, from Christiansund with coals and grindstones. Also cleared 192 colliers &etc.
26 To be sold by auction. By order of the assignees of William Cornforth, a Bankrupt. The good brig Jane, burthen 8 keels of coals lying near to the ferry-boat landing in Sunderland harbour, whereof John Scott was late master. The said vessel was built at Monkwearmouth Shore in 1802 and lengthened in 1805, is in complete repair well found, draws ten and a half feet of water, sails well, shifts without ballast, and is well adapted for any trade her burthen will suit.
TUESDAY 19 th DECEMBER 1809
UNION POST COACH George Miller and James Baxter, joint proprietors of the above Coach, beg leave to inform the inhabitants of Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne and their vicinities, that they have commenced running the above coach from Mr. Proder’s Wheatsheaf Inn, Monkwearmouth, at 8 o’clock in the morning every day (Sundays excepted) to Mr. Hutchinson’s Black Bull Inn, Gateshead, from whence it returns every afternoon at ½ past 3 o’clock; and they earnestly solicit the Favours of their Friends and the Public to whose Interest and Convenience they will ever make it their duty to attend. George Miller and James Baxter offer to their Friends and the Public their grateful thanks for the favours they have received since they commenced running the South Shields and Lord Colling Post Coaches, and they beg leave to observe that they still continue to run the above coaches as usual. Newcastle Dec. 15 th 1809
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Thomas Walton from Newhaven; Acorn, Lawson, from Southam; Plough, Hick, from Rye, and Happy Return, Dixon fro Hull with timber and plank. Beaver, Swinard, from Yarmouth with herrings; Rose, Bulimer, from Hartlepool and Elgin Star, Allerdice from Stockton with grain and flour. CLEARED: Madellen, Ely, from Sandiford with coals. Also cleared 192 colliers &etc.
To be sold by auction LOT 1 st All that elegant and capital mansion house, lately occupied by the said Thomas Robson, delightfully situated within a quarter mile of the town of Bishopwearmouth, called and known by the name of the Grange, commanding a most beautiful prospect of the sea and adjacent country, consisting of a Dining room, Drawing room, Breakfast room, Library, Butler’s room, Servants’ Hall, Kitchen and an elegant Entrance Hall, on the first floor; suitable Lodging rooms, back Kitchens, Cellars and other offices, with Coach House, Stables & etc.; together with a large Garden, completely walled round and planted with the choicest Fruit Trees, a productive Vinery an about 14 acres of excellent land, in the middle of which the mansion house stands; and detached is a Fold yard, containing a Cow byre, Slaughterhouse, Piggory, Brewhouse, Sheds & etc. LOT 2cnd A farm containing about 34 acres of capital land in a high state of cultivation, together with the farm house and other necessary Out-buildings situated and adjoining to Ryehope Lane in the parish of Bishopwearmouth aforesaid and within one mile and a half of the thriving and populous seaport of Sunderland, now in the occupation of Edward Robson as tenant-at-will. LOT 3 rd A freehold messuage or tenement and a valuable dunghill adjoining thereto, in Wood Street, Sunderland, now in the occupation of Thomas Pattison and another. LOT 4 th The sum of £100 secured on the tolls of Thirsk and Yarm road. Lot 1 is copyhold of inheritance and possibly may be had immediately . The Mansion house is in excellent
27 repair and the Paper in the rooms with the marble fire-places and Patent stoves are of the latest fashion. Lot 2 is held by lease for 21 years under the Bishop of Durham, renewable every seven years and was only renewed last month. Also at the same time and place, those pews in the Parish church of Bishpwearmouth which will be put up in lots for the accommodation of purchasers.
TUESDAY 26 th DECEMBER 1809.
PORT OF SUNDERLAND ARRIVED: Three Brothers, Hesletine, from Whitby with herrings. Isabella, Crosby, from Southampton with staves; Endevour, Copeland, from Hull and Albion, Thompson, from Aberdeen with sundries. Catharine, Baxter, from Aberdeen with deals. Friends Goodwill, Wilson, from Newcastle with staves &stc. Collingwood, Macrith, from Hull with iron and timber. CLEARED: 66 colliers &etc.
TUESDAY 2cnd JANUARY 1810.
On Sunday se’night a charity sermon was preached in Monkwearmouth church by the Rev. Mr. Watney of this town for the British prisoners in France. The Collection was 27L 4s 6d.
THEATRE, SUNDERLAND The Managers have the honour to announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sunderland and its vicinity, the theatre will open for the season On Tuesday January 9 th 1810 For the benefit of the Sailors, now Prisoners of War, belonging to the Port of Wear. With the comedy of THE RIVALS Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr. Grove from the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Captain Absolute, Mr. Flowerdew. Acres, Mr. Lancaster. Fag, Mr. Errington from the Theatre Royal, Norwich. Mrs. Malaprop, Mrs. Henley, from the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Julia, Mrs. Dalton from the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Lydia Languish, Mrs. McNamara from the Theatres Royal, Dublin and Glasgow. Lucy, Mrs. Stranfield.
A BROAD SWORD HORNPIPE By Miss Johannet from the Theatre Royal, Liverpool. To which will be added the musical farce called OF AGE TOMORROW Frederick, Baron Willinghurst, Mr. Dalton from the Theatre Royal Edinburgh. Maria, Mrs Bramwell from the Theatre Royal Edinburgh, Newcastle and Norwich.
28 TUESDAY 9th JANUARY 1810 Sunderland, to be sold by auction LOT 1 All that messuage or dwelling house situate at the upper part of a street or Place called Golden Alley consisting of five good fire rooms, a garret and Cellar in the occupation of William Garrick and others. LOT 2 All those three valuable and accustomed Public Houses situated in the Low street called or known by the names of the Buck, Lord Nelson and Mark Quay , behind the same and contiguous to the River Wear, with every right and privilege thereunto belonging; as also a shop and other premises , now in the several occupation of Messrs. Michinson,Wilkinson, Broderick, Paxton and others. LOT 3 All that well-accustomed Public House situate on the Custom House Quay, containing a large dining room, eleven other fire rooms, with every suitable convenience, in the occupation of Barbara Robson and others together with the valuable Quay in front of the said premises. LOT 4 All that well-accustomed Public House adjoining to Lot 3 known by the sign of the ship Atlanta in the occupation of ------Ovington containing nine good fire rooms and a small shop; together with the valuable Quay in front of the said premises. The whole of the property is freehold and well worth the attention of brewers and others. The Quays in front of Lots 3 and 4 are contiguous to the River Wear and may be used as wharfs for the purpose of landing and shipping goods.
TUESDAY 16 th JANUARY 1810
Fulwell Tythes To be sold by private contract All the freehold Tythes and Modusses in lieu of tythes, issuing, growing and being within the Township, Territories and Fields of Fulwell in the parish of Monkwearmouth and County of Durham. For further particulars apply to John Stafford esq., Monkwearmouth, who will receive proposals in writing (sealed up ) for the purchase of the Whole or any Part of the above tythes, until the 5 th day of February next; if for more than one farm , the Sum offered for each must be specified. NB should the whole or any Part of them remain unsold after the 1 st day of February next, they will be sold by auction in 1 lot; particulars of which will be provided
TUESDAY 23 rd JANUARY 1810
Last week the overseers of the poor of Bishopwearmouth distributed a quantity of potatoes at the reduced price of one shilling per firken, also a quantity of coals at half price, and which they intend to distribute weekly at such reduced prices to the poor also to laboring poor families, during the winter. The Rev. Dr. Gray gave £5 5s towards purchasing coals to be distributed to the poor, in addition to the above. Last week 3 publicans in Bishopwearmouth were severally convicted before Rev. George Stephenson for suffering tippling in their respective houses after 12 o’clock on Saturday night and were fined ten shillings each which was given to the poor.
29 TUESDAY 30 th JANUARY 1810
I.T.GREGSON SURGEON (Lately of Bishopwearmouth) Respectfully informs his Friends that he has removed to a house in Church Street, Sunderland, formerly in the occupation of Mr. Hassall, where he hopes by due attention to merit a Continuance of that flattering support which he has hitherto with Gratitude experienced from the Inhabitants of those places and their Vicinities. He also begs leave to observe that he has had considerable opportunities of improving himself in the practice of Surgery, during a Service of three years in his Majesty’s Navy and an attendance on the Allied Armies during the siege of Dantzic, particularly at and immediately after the Battle of Weisselmunde.
TUESDAY 6 th FEBRUARY 1810
On Monday ten’night the Overseers of the poor of Bishopwearmouth detected a pauper who had for several months receive weekly pay and at the same time had an employment which produced upwards of twenty shillings a week. On being brought before Stephen Pemberton esq. one of the magistrates, he was fully convicted, but in consequence of his confessions he was only ordered to refund the money he had received since the 1 st ult.
TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY 1810
On Sunday ten’night at Monkwearmouth Church after an excellent sermon by Rev. Robert Wasney of this town, a collection of £22 was made for the Newcastle Infimary. Wear Gold Cup, Gentlemen’s Subscription and other Mains and Battles To be fought for at Messrs.Kirtley and Proder’s Pit, Monkwearmouth, by Cocks, Stags and Blenkards , on Monday 19 th March 1810 and the following days:- On Monday £50 3 lbs. 12ozs the highest On Tuesday £50 3 lbs 15 0zs the highest On Wednesday £100 4 lbs 0 the highest On Thursday £100 4 lbs 2 ozs the highest On Friday Wear Gold Cup, value 120 guineas, Sweepstakes 4 lbs 4 ozs the highest Same day £50 4 lbs 5 ozs the highest On Saturday £50 4 lbs 10 ozs the highest
NB The two Hundreds, and Wear Gold Cup, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are gentlemen’s Subscription Mains, on each of which days will also be fought 5 Battles for 10gs each same weight as the Mains. Stags to be allowed 1 ½ ozs. and Blenkards 20 ozs; no Allowance for feathers, to weigh on Saturday 17 th March and fight as usual.
TUESDAY 20 th MARCH 1810
The Grocers and others in Sunderland in conjunction with the Manufacturers in the neighbourhood are desirous of engaging TWO VESSELS to carry and bring to and from
30 London. The freight will be at least equal to what is paid in Newcastle upon Tyne. Apply to Mr. R. Hodgson.
TUESDAY 27 th MARCH 1810
We the Master Taylors of Sunderland and Bishopwearmouth beg leave to inform our friends and the Public in future we shall be under the necessity of sending in our bills for payment at Midsummer and Christmas in consequence of the Merchants not allowing us more than six months credit. George Nicholson George Davison White & Sleigh John Skaif Thomas Reed William Cockburn William Sym John Jackson Thomas Fairbridge Christopher Grey
TUESDAY 10 th APRIL 1810
To Coopers & etc. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (by T.Smith) At a warehouse belonging to Mr. Swinburn, Block Maker, in the Low Street, Sunderland, on Friday 17 th day of April inst.
In lots to suit purchasers All the cargo of the Russian Lugger, Yaesirab, (Prize to HM ship Wrangler, J.B.Pettet, Commander) consisting of upwards of 8000 new Pipe Staves with Headings, which have been made into casks, and taken to pieces again for the convenience of storage. They may be viewed at any time previous to the sale on application to the said Mr. Swinburn or to J.P.Kidson, Solicitor, Monkwearmonth. The sale to begin at 10 o’clock in the forenoon Bishopwearmouth 2cnd April 1810.
TUESDAY17th APRIL 1810
To be sold by private contract. A large freehold dwelling house having a spacious shop, eligibly situate in the High-Street Sunderland present occupied by a company of merchants in the drapery line. From the locality of the situation commands every inducement for an extensive business. Also several dwelling houses immediately behind the same bounding on Stob Lane calculated for being converted into mercantile purposes. As for particulars, enquire of Mr. John Bain, Bishopwearmouth, who will treat with any purchaser for the same. A great part of the purchase money may rest on security of premises if required
To be sold by public auction. (by Mr.Jas.Hogg, auctioneer)At the House of Mr. Thomas Jowsey, Bridge Inn in Bishopwearmouth on Wed.2cnd day of May 1810 precisely at 6 o’clock in the evening (if not previously disposed of by private contract, of which timely notice will be given.)
31 All that fast sailing Brig called the Gambier of Sunderland built in the year 1808 of the best materials, burthen 187 Tons, register carries 12 ½ keels of coals armed with 8 carronades, swivels, small arms and boarding pikes and found with all kinds of stores of the choicest quality; shifts without ballast- when in ballast only takes about 40 tons; suitable for any trade where a vessel of her burthen is wanted; may be sent to sea immediately without any expense except provisions. For particulars apply to Mr. Ben Heward, shipbuilder, at Southwick South Shore near Sunderland where the vessel now is. Inventories may be had at the place of sale; of Mr. Heward; and the Master on board. Wanted to charter. 2 vessels of 200-400 Loads to load timber at Quebec for the E. coast of England 3 or 4 vessels of 150 to 300 Tons to load staves at Quebec or Montreal for London 1 vessel of 200-300 Loads to load staves at Quebec for the Clyde 2 vessels of 150-260 Loads to load timber in the Bay of Sundy for the Clyde 1 vessel of 250-350 tons to load mahogany in the Bay of Honduras for London Apply to W.M.Alexander, Monkwearmouth, 14 th April 1810.
TUESDAY 2cnd MAY 1810 On Tuesday last, a harmonious peal of six bells was opened at Bishopwearmouth church by the Union Society of Newcastle upon Tyne with several peals of Bob Minors.The whole gave general satisfaction
A meeting of the Master Taylors of Sunderland and the Neighbourhood is requested at Donnison’s, High Street, on Tuesday evening 1 st May at 7 o’clock to take into consideration the charge for making cloaths on account of the 3/- a week advance in Journeymens’ wages.
TUESDAY 29 th MAY 1810 BALL The public are respectfully informed that there will be a ball in the Sunderland Assembly Rooms on Monday 4 th June in honour of His Majesty’s birthday. Sunderland Assembly Rooms 23 rd May 1810
On Sunday a.m. 6 th May 1810, at the parish church of Bishopwearmouth, after an excellent sermon, a collection of £24-7-3 ½ was made for the Sunderland Dispensary. Mr. Woodcock of London has subscribed £2-2 shillings annually and Mr. T. Richardson of the same place £1-2 shillings annually to the same benevolent institution.
TUESDAY 5 th JUNE 1810 George Inn Sunderland. R.Proder (Late of the Wheatsheaf Inn Monkwearmouth) embraces this opportunity for returning thanks to his Friends for the favours conferred on him while at the above Inn and begs leave to inform them and the Public that he has taken and entered upon the George Inn, High Street, Sunderland, lately occupied by J.Dewley, and trusts by his assiduity and attention to merit the favours of the public. He has laid in a stock of good wines and spirits and shall use every endeavour to render the accommodation of his guests comfortable and agreeable.
32 NB post chaises and gigs with good horses and careful drivers as also saddle horses to let. Good accommodation and etc. for Commercial Travellers. RP continues to let out chaise and saddle horses as usual from the Fighting Cocks, Monkwearmouth, where gentlemen can be accommodated with good stabling and etc. Sunderland June 1 st 1810.
TUESDAY 26 th JUNE 1810.
On Sunday 17 th inst. At Park Chapel Monkwearmouth, after a sermon by Rev. M’Farlane MA the sum of £60 and 6 shillings was collected for the Sunderland Dispensary. JULY 3 rd 1810 . On Tuesday last as John Davison was driving his cart down the bank at Bishopwearmouth Pans, it unfortunately went over the bank, by which he had one of his arms broken and 2 or 3 of his ribs. The horse was also much hurt.
TO BE SOLD. A valuable freehold and tithe free estate at Hylton near Sunderland in the County of Durham belonging to the Executors of the late C.T.Maling esq., consisting of 235 acres or thereabouts, with a valuable pottery, ship-building yard, quarries &etc. situated thereon. Parts of the above will be advertised in a short time and in the interim applications may be made to Mr. N.Grace of Scotchwood near Newcastle upon Tyne. July 2cnd 1810
TUESDAY 17 th JULY 1810.
Sunderland Dispensary July 10 th 1810
At the A.G.M. of the Governors here this day, Rev. William Gardner in the chair. It was unanimously resolved that the thanks of the meeting should be given to the physicians and surgeons of the Sunderland Dispensary, for their praiseworthy conduct which to the great satisfaction of the Governors has extensively promoted the benevolent designs of the institution. Signed William Gardener, by order of the governors. Wanted a young man unmarried who will engage as Apothecary to the Sunderland Dispensary against 12 th August next. He is required to produce certificates showing that he has served a regular apprenticeship to a surgeon apothecary, attended a course of medical lectures, acquired a competent degree of professional knowledge, and of unblemished moral character. Previous to his being elected it is also necessary that he be examined by the physicians and surgeons of the Dispensary. None need apply who do not produce the above certificates as the Governors will pay no regard to the application of candidates or of friends on their behalf unless the above pre- requisites be complied with. The salary given is £100 per annum with a free house, fire and candles. The election to take place in the Dispensary at 12 noon on the 24 th day of this month. Those who wish to become candidates are therefore required to signify their intention without delay by letters directed to “The Committee of the Sunderland Dispensary” . By order of the Governors Signed J. Fothergill Secretary. Sunderland Dispensary 10 th July 1810.
33 TUESDAY 24 th JULY 1810
THE THEATRE SUNDERLAND. The managers have the honour of announcing to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sunderland and the Vicinity they have for three nights only engaged the celebrated Miss Duncan from the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, who will make her first appearance on Wednesday July 25 th in the Comedy of The Belles’ Stratagem. Leutia Hardy, Miss Duncan. With the Wedding Day, Lady Contest, Miss Duncan. The second and third nights of Miss Duncan’s performance will be on Thursday and Friday.
TUESDAY 31 st JULY 1810
The Dispensary-Sunderland At the A.G.M. of the Governors of the Sunderland Dispensary holden on 10 th July 1810, (The Rev.William Gardner in the chair) Mr. John Fothergill having signified his intention to resign the office of Apothecary, it was unanimously resolved that the thanks of the Governors should be communicated to Mr. Fothergill in the following letter, to be signed by their Chairman and published in the newspapers. Sir, We have received your resignation with very much regret. You came into office well recommended and during the period of 2 ½ years you have been in the office you have proved yourself worthy of those recommendations which influenced us at your election. The uniformly good report of your moral conduct, unremitting diligence in discharging the duties of your profession, your tender care over the sick and diseased patients of this Dispensary and above all the unqualified approbation given you by the physicians and surgeons, not only convinced us that your conduct has been free from blame but highly meritorious. It is therefore with much pleasure that we acknowledge your good services (which is no more than what is due to your character) and offer you our thanks for your useful and successful labours in promoting the benevolent designs of this institution. We are Sir Yours & etc.
TUESDAY 14 th AUGUST 1810 On Thursday, the Lord Bishop of Durham confirmed 860 persons in the Parish Church of Bishopwearmouth, among whom were 50 soldiers belonging principally to the East Yorkshire Militia
On Thursday s’ennight a society for the establishment of a cabinet of natural history was formed at Sunderland.
TUESDAY 21 st AUGUST 1810 Sunderland Harriers Wanted a person to hunt 2 days in the week and keep the Sunderland Harriers next season. Apply to Mr. Robinson, Hendon Lodge, Sunderland on or before 31 st inst. A meeting of the members is requested at Jowsey’s, Bridge Inn on Friday 31 st inst. At 12 o’clock. Bishopwearmouth 18 th August1810.
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TUESDAY 9 th OCTOBER 1810 Wanted, an apprentice to a surgeon. Apply to Mr. Gregson, Surgeon, Sunderland.
TUESDAY 16 th OCTOBER 1810
Wanted Immediately A foreman to a Ropery. A steady active man of good character and well acquainted with his business, will meet with the most liberal encouragement. Apply (if by letter, Post paid) to John Stafford esq. Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. County of Durham. Valuable dock,ship-building yard and etc. To be sold by auction. (by order of the assignees of Thomas Robson, a bankrupt) All that capital dry-dock and building yard situated at Bishopwearmouth, lately occupied by the said Thomas Robson, with a quay in front of the same, extending along the River Wear upwards of 130yards and to which quay there is a plentiful flow of water, together with the sheds, warehouses, Smith’s shop, Plank steamer, 2 cranes and a steam engine for clearing the dock of water. Also a good dwelling house known by the name of the Dock House with suitable offices, gardens and etc. The dock has been recently made at a considerable expense, adjoins on a busy part of the River Wear and is capable of receiving in ships to repair of upwards 300 tons admeasurement. The sheds, warehouses, Smith’s shop and draughting lofts are large and spacious and the cranes etc. conveniently situated and placed on the landing for facilitating the carpenter in his business. There are also two slip ways in the yard for building or repairing ships, keels etc. and sufficient room to lay and place timber and plank and on an elevated part of the ground adjoining the dock is the dwelling house commanding a beautiful prospect of the sea and River Wear. The house is now licenced as an ale-house and occupied by Thomas Tiffin.
Sunderland Hunt. A meeting of the members is requested at the Bridge Inn Bishopwearmouth on Friday 19 th inst. On particular business. 13 th Oct.1810.
NOVELTY. This present Tuesday 16 th October 1810, and the following evenings during the week, Saturdays excepted- OLYMPIC CIRCUS,SANS STREET,SUNDERLAND Will be exhibited by BANNISTER and WEST’S TROOP From Astley’s ampitheatre London and the Olympic Circus Liverpool, Horsemanship by the celebrated Mr. West. Mr. West, for the first time here, will introduce his much admired Peasant’s Frolic or The Flying Wardrobe. Miss Bannister will go through the 6 divisions of the Broad Sword Exercise, the horse going ¾ speed. TIGHT ROPE DANCING By Miss Ballantyne and Senor Francisco HORSEMANSHIP In its various departments by Messrs. Bridges and Pontasey. To conclude with the humours of the TAYLOR RIDING TO BRENTFORD
35 On the great Hanoverian horse, Turk!!! The performance will be accompanied with a full band of muses. Doors to be opened at half past 6 and the performance to begin at half past 7 . Boxes 2/6d Children 1/6d, Pit 1/6d Children 1s, Gallery 1/- children ½ price. Tickets to be had of Mr. Graham, Bookseller.
TUESDAY 6 th NOVEMBER 1810
To be sold by auction. At the house of Thomas Walker, now known by the sign of the Red Lion but formerly of the Dun Cow, situated on the south side of the High Street in Sunderland, in the Butcher’s Market on Friday the 9 th day of November next, between the hours of 4 and 6 in the afternoon, either together or otherwise as may be agreed upon at the time of the sale. The said freehold well-accustomed public house, most centrally situated for trade , containing 5 fire rooms, a kitchen, garret, and a yard with 3 good stables together with the well-adapted brewhouse behind the same in which the various Brewing Utensils used and wanted for brewing are all good and complete with a spacious Malting, Malt Mill, Malt kiln and Tun House adjoining. The casks will be either sold with the premises or not as may best suit Purchasers. Part of the purchase money may if agreeable to a purchaser, remain on security of the premises.
We are happy to hear of the improvements making the Port of Sunderland. The extending of the South Pier has been carried on with great expedition and our correspondent informs us that it is surprising to see with what ease the very large careasses or wood frames used in making the extension are floated down the river and then sunk with such regularity in their proper places.
Notice to Master Mariners & etc. Sunderland Navigation Act The South Pier at the mouth of the River Wear having been extended a considerable distance further towards the east since a Light House or Tide Light was erected thereon, the commissioners acting in execution of the said Act do hereby give notice that the said Light House has been taken down and another Light House or Tide Light erected and the new works at the east end of the said Pier which will be lighted in the same manner as the former Light House or Tide Light was lighted for the benefit of navigation. By Order 3rd Oct.1810 Wilkinson,Clerk.
TUESDAY 27 th NOVEMBER 1810
In pursuance of an Act of Parliament lately obtained, the town of Sunderland has recently undergone and continues to receive various improvements. It, together with Bishopwearmouth is already lighted with lamps; common sewers are made, and a great number of obstructions removed so that the High Street is rapidly becoming one of the handsomest in the North of England. Great merit is due to the Surveyor Thomas Wilson esq. (engineer to the celebrated iron-bridge over the Wear) for his indefatigable exertions in carrying the Act into execution and effect, notwithstanding the opposition thrown in his way;
36 but two persons have been summoned and fined for ordering the removal of certain lines of pavement. It is now hoped that no further detriment will be experienced in the great and useful comforts and decorations under his care and survey.
TUESDAY 4 th DECEMBER 1810
Governors shall be holden in the Dispensary on Thursday 13 th December at 12 o’clock noon for the purpose of further considering of the propriety of selecting two additional Physicians to the Institution Sunderland Dispensary At a General Meeting of the Governors held this day, it was presented to them that in consequence of the great increase of patients, more medical assistance ought to be procured; it was therefore moved and agreed to that a General Meeting of the Governors shall be holden in the Dispensary on Thursday 13 th December at 12 o’clock noon for the purpose of further considering of the propriety of selecting two additional Physicians to the Institution. At the same meeting it was unanimously resolved that the thanks of the Governors should be returned by the Chairman to William Russell esq. of Brancepeth for the liberal donation of £100 he has given to the Sunderland Dispensary and Infirmary. Signed William Gardner, Chairman (Mr. John Fothergill, Surgeon, Sunderland)
A constant reader observes that amongst the several improvements and alterations which have taken in Sunderland, one of them merits particular notice. A common sewer having been deemed necessary to be made in the principal street, one side of which is considerably more elevated than the other, it was expected by the more enlightened part of the inhabitants that it would be made on that side best calculated for carrying off the superfluous water from both, but in this expectation they were disappointed, as the sewer has actually been made on the higher side of the street. As from thence it may be presumed some new discovery has been made in the system of hydraulics, nothing less than of water having a greater propensity to run up than down hill, it is to be hoped the public may not long be kept from the knowledge of a valuable discovery which would prove of such incalculable benefit to this country, particularly to the coal owners by saving them the enormous expense of making water levels, erecting engines &etc.
To Be Sold By Auction LOT 1. All that Mansion House situate in Monkwearmouth in the County of Durham containing 4 parlours, a dining room, drawing room, 5 lodging rooms, 4 attics for servants, servants’ hall, kitchen, back-kitchen, coach house, excellent stables, wine and beer cellar and every requisite convenience, together with a walled garden containing about ¾ of an acre and stocked with the choicest trees. A small garth and a paddock about ½ acre with fish ponds, shrubbery walks &etc. and now in the occupation of John Stafford esq. LOT 2. All that messuage or dwelling house adjoining Lot 1, containing 2 parlours, 2 lodging rooms, 2 attics for servants, kitchen, cellar, back-yard and every other requisite convenience, in the occupation of Mr.F.W.Davison. LOT 3. All that messuage or dwelling house adjoining Lot 1, containing 2 parlours, 2 lodging rooms, 2 attics for servants, kitchen, cellar, back-yard and every other requisite convenience, in the occupation of Mrs. Abbs.
37 LOT 4. A walled garden situate in Porta Bella Lane in Monkwearmouth aforesaid, comprising ½ acre or thereabouts in the occupation of ------Dickinson. LOT 5. All those 3 closes or parcels of ground situate immediately behind the Mansion House, garden and paddock, containing in the whole 14 acres or thereabouts, well walled and fenced, together with the freehold tithes thereof. The whole of the above premises (except the tithes) are held by lease under the Dean and Chapter of Durham for 21 years and lately renewed.
TUESDAY 11 th DECEMBER 1810
Partnership Dissolved. Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership between us the undersigned John Ranson and Christopher Pratt, both of Bishopwearmouth in the County of Durham, millers, carried on under the firm of ‘Ranson and Pratt’ at Sunderland near the sea in the said County, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All debts owing to or from the said concern will be received and paid by the said Christopher Pratt. Witness our hands the 5 th Day of December 1810. John Ranson Witness-R.Davidson Christopher Pratt
To the coal owners on the River Wear. Gentlemen. Having in the late disturbances amongst the pitmen of your several collieries, pledged myself to them, that, on condition of their returning to their work, and promising to fulfill the terms of their present Bond, I would come forward with Proposals by which to regulate their present contracts; I request that you call a meeting of the trade at Chester le Street on Thursday AM the 20 th inst. At the hour of 11 and that 2 men from each colliery be required to attend. I shall then beg leave to submit to your consideration such new Regulations as will, I trust, at least remove the peculiar cause of their present discontent and which by establishing a better understanding betwixt you for the future may happily conduce to prevent the recurrence of those evils which have been attended with very serious distress to them and much inconvenience to yourselves. – I have the honour to remain, Gentlemen, your most obedient humble servant. William Nesfield Brancepeth Rectory December 6 th 1810.
TUESDAY 18 th DECEMBER 1810
A few days ago, Robert Scott of Sunderland, shoemaker, was found drowned in a pool near Hendon. He was very lately married to a widow who had been twice married before; and it is remarkable that both her former husbands were drowned.
38 To The Coal Owners Of The River Wear Gentlemen, Finding myself considerably embarrassed by a private communication of your wishes in answer to my public address to you in last week’s papers, I am under the necessity of publishing the letter I have this day received from the Clerk of your Trade, (and which is here subjoined) in order that it may be generally understood on what account it is that the Meeting I had requested you to call at Chester-le-Street on the 20 th Inst. is now postponed. When you intimate to me that you decline acceding to the request “lest such meeting should hazard a recurrence of the late disturbances”, I can only say that the object I have all along had in view was intended to produce the directly contrary effect. I am perfectly aware that it is of the utmost importance to the interests of all parties concerned in the coal trade that any regulations of the future contracts between you and the pitmen should be put on a more equitable and permanent footing; and as I have used every means in my power to collect the best information on the subject, I presume to think that those I wish to offer to your consideration will at least have such a tendency. I shall only add that I am still ready to meet you on the terms proposed, but as what I have prepared is materially calculated to apply to the present state of things, I shall indulge the hope that your call will not be deferred to such a distant period as to defeat the purpose I had in view. I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your most humble servant, Brancepeth Rectory Dec. 12 th 1810 William Nesfield.
COPY. Rev.Sir. In consequence of your advertisement of 6 th December inst. Addressed to the coal owners of the River Wear, which appeared in the Newcastle papers on Saturday and Tuesday last, requesting a meeting of the trade at Chester le Street, I am directed by the coal owners of the River Wear to state to you that as the River Wear does not in itself constitute the coal trade, but that the River Tyne, Hartley, Blyth and Cowpen form also a principal part thereof, and from the experience of many years the period of hiring pitmen has been nearly the same throughout the whole, the River Wear Owners think it premature to accept your proposal, particularly to invite 2 men from each colliery to attend without previous consideration upon the subject lest such meeting should hazard a recurrence of the late disturbances- Should the present period of binding or hiring pitmen in conformity to the existing engagements be deemed by the trade proper to be departed from at the ensuing binding, the coal owners of the Wear have no objection to inform you thereof, as soon as it can be ascertained and will attend with deference to your recommendation as far as they can do so confidently with what is fit to be observed on such an important occasion; at the same time keeping in view the duty which they owe to themselves, their workmen, and the peace of the country. Under all the circumstances, the coal owners of the River Wear cannot accept your proposal as it now stands, and therefore are desirous that you would defer the meeting till the important business is more matured than it at present appears to be. I have the honour to be, Reverend Sir, Your most obedient humble servant John Martindale
39 TUESDAY 25 th DECEMBER 1810.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (by order of the trustees of John Ranson) LOT 1 st .- The undivided moiety of the said John Ranson of and in all that desirable Corn Mill. Ship Offices and Premises, situate in the Low Street of the very improving and increasing town of Sunderland near the Sea in the County of Durham, of 14 horse power and 4 pairs of stones with every requisite machinery for manufacturing flour, all in excellent condition and Granaries contiguous capable of holding 300 Quarters of corn. LOT 2cnd.- All that commodious dwelling house with a warehouse and laundry detached in the yard behind the same situated in Villiers Street in Bishopwearmouth and now in the possession of the said John Ranson. LOT 3 rd .- A good 3 stalled stable with hay loft above adjoining to LOT 2cnd on the east. LOT 1 st is of freehold tenure and LOTS 2 and 3 of copyhold and subject to an annual ground rent of £1 (?) 15s payable to the trustees of William Henry Lambton esquire, deceased. Possession may be had of the whole premises at Candlemass next. Further particulars may be had on application to Mr. George Binns and Mr. Thomas Thompson the trustees, both of Sunderland, or at the offices of Robert Ingram Shafto, Solicitor, Bishopwearmouth. NB any person wishing to purchase the other moiety of the said steam mill may treat for the same by private contract. For particulars apply as above.
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