TAY VALLE · JAMES FORD, merchant, Dundee Creditors to meet in LOWNIE's there on 7th March and 4th...
Transcript of TAY VALLE · JAMES FORD, merchant, Dundee Creditors to meet in LOWNIE's there on 7th March and 4th...
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This i~ the second booklet of B series which I hop( to
produce for the Tay Valley Family History Society lf there
is sufficient demand
This one continues the story of the local volunteers who
marched from here to there - and back again According Lo
the newspaper reports so far all of them behaved in an
exemplary manner - not B -rough soldier- amongst them
Lets see if they can keep it up till the end of the
Napoleonic Wars
I have heard comment after publication of Part 1 that
some places mentioned are not in the Tay Valley HoY I
remind readers that the booklets are ~ritten for the Tay
Valley FHS which covers the counties Angus Perthshire
Fife Kinross and Clackmannan
Ada Pello~
Compiler
G LOS 5 A I Y
Teind - 60_eri_es spelt tiend A tithe or one-tenth part The tenth of the produce of land and stock allotted originally for Church purposes a rent-charge in co__utat1on of this
Decreet - a Court juds_ent
CONTENTS
Part 2 Pages
SequeStrations 1 -4
Births Deaths amp Marriages 5 -6
Church News 7
Blcacbfields 7 - 9
Accidents ID
Crime amp Punishment 10 - 11
The Volunteers 11 - 13
Shipping Hews 13
~ofiles Admiral Viscount Duncan Ge o r ge Dempster Adam Fergusson 14 - 18 Slr Gearge Mackenzie of koseheugh Sir Tholllas Hope
Wil11am Pitts Funeral 19
Property 21 - 22
The Theatre in Castle Street Dundee 20
Society for the Relief of Indigent Sick 23
Writers and the JUdiciary 24
Writers mentioned in the teIt 24
IndeI 25 - 3D
All the information about the Tay Valley personalities were e xt r ac e ed fro Dundee Celebritie s found in the Local History Departaent of Dundee Central Library
SEQUESTRATIONS
EBENEZER CLEMENT merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 16th January and 2nd February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in JOHN GUNNs Vintner Perth 3rd February at 11 oclock to give instructions to LAWRENCE RINTOUL farmer at Glenhead of Cairney the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 27th August January 1804
GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to be examined in the Court Room of Brechin 23rd January and 6th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner in Montrose 7th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to ANTHONY DAVISON Writer in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 12 September
January 1804
JOHN MURISON merchant in Arbroath to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room of Forfar 20th January and 3rd February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in Fildans Inn Arbroath 4~h
February at 12 oclock to give instructions to DAVID SMITH Writer in Arbroath the Trustee and ~o lodge their claims betwixt and 10th September
PATRICK GUTHRIE merchant in Dundee to be examined in the Court Room at Forfar 4th and 18th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER MORRANs Vintner in Dundee 20th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to PATERSON SAUNDERS Writer in Dundee the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September February 1804
ROBERT WALLACE merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 6th and 21st February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 22nd February at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN WRIGHT merchant in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and that meeting February 1804
DAVID BUCHAN merchant Hontrose Creditors to meet in AN DREW HUNTERS Vintner there 10th March at 2 oclock to choose a Trustee February 7 1804
Messrs LAING amp ASHMORE ~anufactur~rs in Perth Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn there 14th March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 9 1804
CHARLES BjLLANTYNE erchant in Burntisland Creditors to ~eet ID the ROJal Exchange Coffee House Edinburgh 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 11 1804
JOHN RICHARDSON Tanner in Perth Creditors ~o meet in PATRICI HRDOUGjLLs Vintner there 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE WEBSTER merchant in Forfar to meet in ALEX BARRACKs Vintner there 25th FebruarJ to give instructions to ~e Trustees ag to the diSposal of certain parts of the sequestered estate February 1804
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Creditors of JAMES WEBSTER late merchant in Brechin meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 25th February to give instructions 89 to the recovery of the outstanding debts - no dividend at present February 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant Brechin to meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 5th March at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of a composition February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner there on 5th March at 1 oclock to consider an offer of a composition February 1804
ROBERT amp ARCHIBALD HARVIE Carpet Manufacturers in Stirling have applied to the Court of Session for a di9Charge
March 1804
JOHN CLARI Coppersmith in Perth Creditors to meet in the George Inn there 27th February at 12 oclock to name a factor and at the same place and hour on 2Jrd March to choose a Trustee February 21 1804
JAMES FORD merchant Dundee Creditors to meet in LOWNIEs there on 7th March and 4th April to choose a Factor and Trustee
March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Tanner amp Leather merchant in Brechin meet in MARTINs there 5th March at noon to decide on composition
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offered March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT WALLACE merchant Perth meet in George Inn there on 15th March at noon to decide on composition offered
March 1804
WILLIAM RAINNEY Stocking merchant in Cu pe r Fife to be examinshyed in the Sheriff Court Room there 29th March and 12th April at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner Cupar Fife 13th April at 1 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON banker in Cupar Fife the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 16th November April 1804
DIVID 8UCHAN merchant Montro~ to be examined in the Court Room at Brechin on 10th and 24th April at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner No n t r o ee 20th April at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN BEATTIE merchant in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and the 4th December
April IB04
DjVID ARNOT Grocer in Perth Creditors to meet 1n the Hammershymens Inn there 11th April at noon to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 9th May to c ho o se a Trustee
April 4 IB04
Creditors of WILLIAM ALISON merchant Perth to lodge their claims betwixt and 1st June IB04 as the funds are to be divided on the 8th of that month April IB04
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DAVID EDWARD merchant in Brechin Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER DOWNIE s Vintner there 19th April at 12 oclock to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 5th May to choose a Trustee April 1804
Messrs LAINGS amp ASHHORE Manufacturers in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 21st April and 5th May at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn Perth 7th May at noon to give instructions to GEORGE CONDIE Writer in Perth the trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 9th December April 1804
DAVID ANDERSON Corn dealer in Couper Grange to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Perth 17th April and 3rd May at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 4th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to ROBERT CLARK Writer in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 2nd December April 1804
Creditors of the Rev Dr ROBERt SHALL Mini et e r of the Gospel Dundee and a partner of JAMBS IVORY amp CO Doug I a st ovn to meet in MORRENs Inn Dundee 9th May at 12 oclock on matters of importance April 1804
Creditors of SIME THOH amp CO Manufacturers in Bervie and ALEXANDER THOM merchant there to meet at Mill of Stonehaven 8th May at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of composition
April 1804
LAWSON amp REID Manufacturers in Falkland to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Cupar 3rd and 17th May at 12 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner in Cupar 18th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON Banker in Cupar Fife Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and January 3 1805 April 1804
States of affairs of GEORGE CHAPMAN merchant in Hontro se to be se~n with WILLIAH SHAND merchant there from 23rd January to 23rd March No dividend January 1804
ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant in Brechin to be examined in the Sheriff Clerks Office there 21st January and 4th February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Credito~s to meet in same place 6th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to COLIN GILLIES Esq merchant in Brechin the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September
JAHES JOHJI amp AJlDIEW MILLNS tenants in Quilcoe having di sc ose d their effects in trust for behoof of their creditors to JOHN FINLAY and THOMAS CIABB in Carseburn the said creditors are hereby requested to launch exact notes of their claims and grounds of tent with JOHN NICOLL Writer at his office in Forfar within 6 ~eeks from the date hereof as at the expiry of that period a dividend of the funds ~ill be struck
A state of affairs of JOHN TULLIS merchant in Perth lies with PETER DUFF merchant there till 24th February 1804 when the creditors will meet at JAMES tHOHASs Innkeeper in Perth at 1 oclock to give directions a~ to some diaputable claims
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Creditors of DAVID DOW late Saddler in Dunkeld to lodge their claims with the Sheriff Clerk of Perthshire by 15th April for a divistion of the effects now converted into money will be made
March 1804
Creditors of JOHN FRASER in Channelhall to meet In Mrs COCIBURNs Innkeeper in Cupar Fife 21st April at 12 oclock to consider the import of the decreet arbitrBl pronounced in the sub-mi~ion between the Trustees and to give him instruction thereshyanent April 1804
All persons who have claims upon the estate of the deceased Hrs E HAYNES Broughty Ferry Bre hereby requested to lodge the same at the office of P amp J SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee on or before the 19th February 1806
Notice to the creditors of JAHES CURRIEat Netherton of Melgund Brechin and THOMAS CRABB of Carseburn Trustees for the creditors of the said JAHES CURRIE having now converted the effects of the bankrupt into cash they intimate to those creditors who have not lodged their grounds of debt with oaths of verity thereoD that unless they lodge the same with one or other of the Trustees on or before the 26th January 1804 they will have no share of the division of the funds which is to take place on the first Monday of February neIt on which day the Trustees fequest the creditors to meet in the house of JOHN SHEPHERD Crosstown of Aberlemno to receive their dividends Forfar 7 January 1804
Notice to the creditors of JAMEs MORTIMER Manufacturer in Glammis WILLIAM BELL senior merchant in Dundee hereby intimates that the state of affairs of the said JAMES MORTIHER lie with him and with JOHN NICOLL Writer in Forfar for the inspection of the creditors to the 1st 6ay of Hay neIt when payment of the dividend will commence
7 April 1804
Those who have claims on the deceased JAMES WYLLIE at Vestfield of Lavton are requested to lodge the same with JAMES DACRES Writer in Brechin on or before the 1st day of May neIt othershywise Mr Wyllies Trustees will not be answerable for their payshyment and such as are indebted to the said James Vyllie are also requested to pay in the amount of their debts to the said JAMES DACRES The funds of Hr Wyllie are to be divided on the 16th May and the different legatees will receive their respective shares by calling for Messrs GUTHRIE amp WYLLIE the Trustees at the house of JOHN MARTIN Vintner in Brechin on the last-mentioned day April 20 1804
The creditors of the deceased JAMES DICK lste tenant at Craismiln in the parish of Pan bride are hereby reQuested to lodge their claims with the vouchers thereof and oaths of verity thereon with Mr JOHN COLVILL Town Clerk of Arbroath on or before the 1st May next April 1804
A state of affairs of ROBERT MILLAR late Manufacturer in Iirkcaldy lie with ANDREW INGLIS merchant there who will pay a dividend on the 7th Hay to the creditors who have lodged their claims excepting those whose clsims are disputed for whom a deposit will be reserved until the same are settled
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BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
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DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
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GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
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SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
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TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
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YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
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This i~ the second booklet of B series which I hop( to
produce for the Tay Valley Family History Society lf there
is sufficient demand
This one continues the story of the local volunteers who
marched from here to there - and back again According Lo
the newspaper reports so far all of them behaved in an
exemplary manner - not B -rough soldier- amongst them
Lets see if they can keep it up till the end of the
Napoleonic Wars
I have heard comment after publication of Part 1 that
some places mentioned are not in the Tay Valley HoY I
remind readers that the booklets are ~ritten for the Tay
Valley FHS which covers the counties Angus Perthshire
Fife Kinross and Clackmannan
Ada Pello~
Compiler
G LOS 5 A I Y
Teind - 60_eri_es spelt tiend A tithe or one-tenth part The tenth of the produce of land and stock allotted originally for Church purposes a rent-charge in co__utat1on of this
Decreet - a Court juds_ent
CONTENTS
Part 2 Pages
SequeStrations 1 -4
Births Deaths amp Marriages 5 -6
Church News 7
Blcacbfields 7 - 9
Accidents ID
Crime amp Punishment 10 - 11
The Volunteers 11 - 13
Shipping Hews 13
~ofiles Admiral Viscount Duncan Ge o r ge Dempster Adam Fergusson 14 - 18 Slr Gearge Mackenzie of koseheugh Sir Tholllas Hope
Wil11am Pitts Funeral 19
Property 21 - 22
The Theatre in Castle Street Dundee 20
Society for the Relief of Indigent Sick 23
Writers and the JUdiciary 24
Writers mentioned in the teIt 24
IndeI 25 - 3D
All the information about the Tay Valley personalities were e xt r ac e ed fro Dundee Celebritie s found in the Local History Departaent of Dundee Central Library
SEQUESTRATIONS
EBENEZER CLEMENT merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 16th January and 2nd February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in JOHN GUNNs Vintner Perth 3rd February at 11 oclock to give instructions to LAWRENCE RINTOUL farmer at Glenhead of Cairney the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 27th August January 1804
GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to be examined in the Court Room of Brechin 23rd January and 6th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner in Montrose 7th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to ANTHONY DAVISON Writer in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 12 September
January 1804
JOHN MURISON merchant in Arbroath to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room of Forfar 20th January and 3rd February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in Fildans Inn Arbroath 4~h
February at 12 oclock to give instructions to DAVID SMITH Writer in Arbroath the Trustee and ~o lodge their claims betwixt and 10th September
PATRICK GUTHRIE merchant in Dundee to be examined in the Court Room at Forfar 4th and 18th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER MORRANs Vintner in Dundee 20th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to PATERSON SAUNDERS Writer in Dundee the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September February 1804
ROBERT WALLACE merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 6th and 21st February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 22nd February at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN WRIGHT merchant in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and that meeting February 1804
DAVID BUCHAN merchant Hontrose Creditors to meet in AN DREW HUNTERS Vintner there 10th March at 2 oclock to choose a Trustee February 7 1804
Messrs LAING amp ASHMORE ~anufactur~rs in Perth Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn there 14th March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 9 1804
CHARLES BjLLANTYNE erchant in Burntisland Creditors to ~eet ID the ROJal Exchange Coffee House Edinburgh 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 11 1804
JOHN RICHARDSON Tanner in Perth Creditors ~o meet in PATRICI HRDOUGjLLs Vintner there 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE WEBSTER merchant in Forfar to meet in ALEX BARRACKs Vintner there 25th FebruarJ to give instructions to ~e Trustees ag to the diSposal of certain parts of the sequestered estate February 1804
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Creditors of JAMES WEBSTER late merchant in Brechin meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 25th February to give instructions 89 to the recovery of the outstanding debts - no dividend at present February 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant Brechin to meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 5th March at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of a composition February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner there on 5th March at 1 oclock to consider an offer of a composition February 1804
ROBERT amp ARCHIBALD HARVIE Carpet Manufacturers in Stirling have applied to the Court of Session for a di9Charge
March 1804
JOHN CLARI Coppersmith in Perth Creditors to meet in the George Inn there 27th February at 12 oclock to name a factor and at the same place and hour on 2Jrd March to choose a Trustee February 21 1804
JAMES FORD merchant Dundee Creditors to meet in LOWNIEs there on 7th March and 4th April to choose a Factor and Trustee
March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Tanner amp Leather merchant in Brechin meet in MARTINs there 5th March at noon to decide on composition
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offered March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT WALLACE merchant Perth meet in George Inn there on 15th March at noon to decide on composition offered
March 1804
WILLIAM RAINNEY Stocking merchant in Cu pe r Fife to be examinshyed in the Sheriff Court Room there 29th March and 12th April at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner Cupar Fife 13th April at 1 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON banker in Cupar Fife the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 16th November April 1804
DIVID 8UCHAN merchant Montro~ to be examined in the Court Room at Brechin on 10th and 24th April at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner No n t r o ee 20th April at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN BEATTIE merchant in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and the 4th December
April IB04
DjVID ARNOT Grocer in Perth Creditors to meet 1n the Hammershymens Inn there 11th April at noon to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 9th May to c ho o se a Trustee
April 4 IB04
Creditors of WILLIAM ALISON merchant Perth to lodge their claims betwixt and 1st June IB04 as the funds are to be divided on the 8th of that month April IB04
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DAVID EDWARD merchant in Brechin Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER DOWNIE s Vintner there 19th April at 12 oclock to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 5th May to choose a Trustee April 1804
Messrs LAINGS amp ASHHORE Manufacturers in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 21st April and 5th May at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn Perth 7th May at noon to give instructions to GEORGE CONDIE Writer in Perth the trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 9th December April 1804
DAVID ANDERSON Corn dealer in Couper Grange to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Perth 17th April and 3rd May at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 4th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to ROBERT CLARK Writer in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 2nd December April 1804
Creditors of the Rev Dr ROBERt SHALL Mini et e r of the Gospel Dundee and a partner of JAMBS IVORY amp CO Doug I a st ovn to meet in MORRENs Inn Dundee 9th May at 12 oclock on matters of importance April 1804
Creditors of SIME THOH amp CO Manufacturers in Bervie and ALEXANDER THOM merchant there to meet at Mill of Stonehaven 8th May at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of composition
April 1804
LAWSON amp REID Manufacturers in Falkland to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Cupar 3rd and 17th May at 12 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner in Cupar 18th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON Banker in Cupar Fife Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and January 3 1805 April 1804
States of affairs of GEORGE CHAPMAN merchant in Hontro se to be se~n with WILLIAH SHAND merchant there from 23rd January to 23rd March No dividend January 1804
ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant in Brechin to be examined in the Sheriff Clerks Office there 21st January and 4th February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Credito~s to meet in same place 6th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to COLIN GILLIES Esq merchant in Brechin the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September
JAHES JOHJI amp AJlDIEW MILLNS tenants in Quilcoe having di sc ose d their effects in trust for behoof of their creditors to JOHN FINLAY and THOMAS CIABB in Carseburn the said creditors are hereby requested to launch exact notes of their claims and grounds of tent with JOHN NICOLL Writer at his office in Forfar within 6 ~eeks from the date hereof as at the expiry of that period a dividend of the funds ~ill be struck
A state of affairs of JOHN TULLIS merchant in Perth lies with PETER DUFF merchant there till 24th February 1804 when the creditors will meet at JAMES tHOHASs Innkeeper in Perth at 1 oclock to give directions a~ to some diaputable claims
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Creditors of DAVID DOW late Saddler in Dunkeld to lodge their claims with the Sheriff Clerk of Perthshire by 15th April for a divistion of the effects now converted into money will be made
March 1804
Creditors of JOHN FRASER in Channelhall to meet In Mrs COCIBURNs Innkeeper in Cupar Fife 21st April at 12 oclock to consider the import of the decreet arbitrBl pronounced in the sub-mi~ion between the Trustees and to give him instruction thereshyanent April 1804
All persons who have claims upon the estate of the deceased Hrs E HAYNES Broughty Ferry Bre hereby requested to lodge the same at the office of P amp J SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee on or before the 19th February 1806
Notice to the creditors of JAHES CURRIEat Netherton of Melgund Brechin and THOMAS CRABB of Carseburn Trustees for the creditors of the said JAHES CURRIE having now converted the effects of the bankrupt into cash they intimate to those creditors who have not lodged their grounds of debt with oaths of verity thereoD that unless they lodge the same with one or other of the Trustees on or before the 26th January 1804 they will have no share of the division of the funds which is to take place on the first Monday of February neIt on which day the Trustees fequest the creditors to meet in the house of JOHN SHEPHERD Crosstown of Aberlemno to receive their dividends Forfar 7 January 1804
Notice to the creditors of JAMEs MORTIMER Manufacturer in Glammis WILLIAM BELL senior merchant in Dundee hereby intimates that the state of affairs of the said JAMES MORTIHER lie with him and with JOHN NICOLL Writer in Forfar for the inspection of the creditors to the 1st 6ay of Hay neIt when payment of the dividend will commence
7 April 1804
Those who have claims on the deceased JAMES WYLLIE at Vestfield of Lavton are requested to lodge the same with JAMES DACRES Writer in Brechin on or before the 1st day of May neIt othershywise Mr Wyllies Trustees will not be answerable for their payshyment and such as are indebted to the said James Vyllie are also requested to pay in the amount of their debts to the said JAMES DACRES The funds of Hr Wyllie are to be divided on the 16th May and the different legatees will receive their respective shares by calling for Messrs GUTHRIE amp WYLLIE the Trustees at the house of JOHN MARTIN Vintner in Brechin on the last-mentioned day April 20 1804
The creditors of the deceased JAMES DICK lste tenant at Craismiln in the parish of Pan bride are hereby reQuested to lodge their claims with the vouchers thereof and oaths of verity thereon with Mr JOHN COLVILL Town Clerk of Arbroath on or before the 1st May next April 1804
A state of affairs of ROBERT MILLAR late Manufacturer in Iirkcaldy lie with ANDREW INGLIS merchant there who will pay a dividend on the 7th Hay to the creditors who have lodged their claims excepting those whose clsims are disputed for whom a deposit will be reserved until the same are settled
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BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
25
4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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This i~ the second booklet of B series which I hop( to
produce for the Tay Valley Family History Society lf there
is sufficient demand
This one continues the story of the local volunteers who
marched from here to there - and back again According Lo
the newspaper reports so far all of them behaved in an
exemplary manner - not B -rough soldier- amongst them
Lets see if they can keep it up till the end of the
Napoleonic Wars
I have heard comment after publication of Part 1 that
some places mentioned are not in the Tay Valley HoY I
remind readers that the booklets are ~ritten for the Tay
Valley FHS which covers the counties Angus Perthshire
Fife Kinross and Clackmannan
Ada Pello~
Compiler
G LOS 5 A I Y
Teind - 60_eri_es spelt tiend A tithe or one-tenth part The tenth of the produce of land and stock allotted originally for Church purposes a rent-charge in co__utat1on of this
Decreet - a Court juds_ent
CONTENTS
Part 2 Pages
SequeStrations 1 -4
Births Deaths amp Marriages 5 -6
Church News 7
Blcacbfields 7 - 9
Accidents ID
Crime amp Punishment 10 - 11
The Volunteers 11 - 13
Shipping Hews 13
~ofiles Admiral Viscount Duncan Ge o r ge Dempster Adam Fergusson 14 - 18 Slr Gearge Mackenzie of koseheugh Sir Tholllas Hope
Wil11am Pitts Funeral 19
Property 21 - 22
The Theatre in Castle Street Dundee 20
Society for the Relief of Indigent Sick 23
Writers and the JUdiciary 24
Writers mentioned in the teIt 24
IndeI 25 - 3D
All the information about the Tay Valley personalities were e xt r ac e ed fro Dundee Celebritie s found in the Local History Departaent of Dundee Central Library
SEQUESTRATIONS
EBENEZER CLEMENT merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 16th January and 2nd February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in JOHN GUNNs Vintner Perth 3rd February at 11 oclock to give instructions to LAWRENCE RINTOUL farmer at Glenhead of Cairney the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 27th August January 1804
GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to be examined in the Court Room of Brechin 23rd January and 6th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner in Montrose 7th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to ANTHONY DAVISON Writer in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 12 September
January 1804
JOHN MURISON merchant in Arbroath to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room of Forfar 20th January and 3rd February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in Fildans Inn Arbroath 4~h
February at 12 oclock to give instructions to DAVID SMITH Writer in Arbroath the Trustee and ~o lodge their claims betwixt and 10th September
PATRICK GUTHRIE merchant in Dundee to be examined in the Court Room at Forfar 4th and 18th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER MORRANs Vintner in Dundee 20th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to PATERSON SAUNDERS Writer in Dundee the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September February 1804
ROBERT WALLACE merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 6th and 21st February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 22nd February at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN WRIGHT merchant in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and that meeting February 1804
DAVID BUCHAN merchant Hontrose Creditors to meet in AN DREW HUNTERS Vintner there 10th March at 2 oclock to choose a Trustee February 7 1804
Messrs LAING amp ASHMORE ~anufactur~rs in Perth Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn there 14th March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 9 1804
CHARLES BjLLANTYNE erchant in Burntisland Creditors to ~eet ID the ROJal Exchange Coffee House Edinburgh 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 11 1804
JOHN RICHARDSON Tanner in Perth Creditors ~o meet in PATRICI HRDOUGjLLs Vintner there 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE WEBSTER merchant in Forfar to meet in ALEX BARRACKs Vintner there 25th FebruarJ to give instructions to ~e Trustees ag to the diSposal of certain parts of the sequestered estate February 1804
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Creditors of JAMES WEBSTER late merchant in Brechin meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 25th February to give instructions 89 to the recovery of the outstanding debts - no dividend at present February 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant Brechin to meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 5th March at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of a composition February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner there on 5th March at 1 oclock to consider an offer of a composition February 1804
ROBERT amp ARCHIBALD HARVIE Carpet Manufacturers in Stirling have applied to the Court of Session for a di9Charge
March 1804
JOHN CLARI Coppersmith in Perth Creditors to meet in the George Inn there 27th February at 12 oclock to name a factor and at the same place and hour on 2Jrd March to choose a Trustee February 21 1804
JAMES FORD merchant Dundee Creditors to meet in LOWNIEs there on 7th March and 4th April to choose a Factor and Trustee
March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Tanner amp Leather merchant in Brechin meet in MARTINs there 5th March at noon to decide on composition
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offered March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT WALLACE merchant Perth meet in George Inn there on 15th March at noon to decide on composition offered
March 1804
WILLIAM RAINNEY Stocking merchant in Cu pe r Fife to be examinshyed in the Sheriff Court Room there 29th March and 12th April at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner Cupar Fife 13th April at 1 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON banker in Cupar Fife the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 16th November April 1804
DIVID 8UCHAN merchant Montro~ to be examined in the Court Room at Brechin on 10th and 24th April at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner No n t r o ee 20th April at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN BEATTIE merchant in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and the 4th December
April IB04
DjVID ARNOT Grocer in Perth Creditors to meet 1n the Hammershymens Inn there 11th April at noon to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 9th May to c ho o se a Trustee
April 4 IB04
Creditors of WILLIAM ALISON merchant Perth to lodge their claims betwixt and 1st June IB04 as the funds are to be divided on the 8th of that month April IB04
2
DAVID EDWARD merchant in Brechin Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER DOWNIE s Vintner there 19th April at 12 oclock to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 5th May to choose a Trustee April 1804
Messrs LAINGS amp ASHHORE Manufacturers in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 21st April and 5th May at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn Perth 7th May at noon to give instructions to GEORGE CONDIE Writer in Perth the trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 9th December April 1804
DAVID ANDERSON Corn dealer in Couper Grange to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Perth 17th April and 3rd May at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 4th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to ROBERT CLARK Writer in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 2nd December April 1804
Creditors of the Rev Dr ROBERt SHALL Mini et e r of the Gospel Dundee and a partner of JAMBS IVORY amp CO Doug I a st ovn to meet in MORRENs Inn Dundee 9th May at 12 oclock on matters of importance April 1804
Creditors of SIME THOH amp CO Manufacturers in Bervie and ALEXANDER THOM merchant there to meet at Mill of Stonehaven 8th May at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of composition
April 1804
LAWSON amp REID Manufacturers in Falkland to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Cupar 3rd and 17th May at 12 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner in Cupar 18th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON Banker in Cupar Fife Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and January 3 1805 April 1804
States of affairs of GEORGE CHAPMAN merchant in Hontro se to be se~n with WILLIAH SHAND merchant there from 23rd January to 23rd March No dividend January 1804
ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant in Brechin to be examined in the Sheriff Clerks Office there 21st January and 4th February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Credito~s to meet in same place 6th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to COLIN GILLIES Esq merchant in Brechin the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September
JAHES JOHJI amp AJlDIEW MILLNS tenants in Quilcoe having di sc ose d their effects in trust for behoof of their creditors to JOHN FINLAY and THOMAS CIABB in Carseburn the said creditors are hereby requested to launch exact notes of their claims and grounds of tent with JOHN NICOLL Writer at his office in Forfar within 6 ~eeks from the date hereof as at the expiry of that period a dividend of the funds ~ill be struck
A state of affairs of JOHN TULLIS merchant in Perth lies with PETER DUFF merchant there till 24th February 1804 when the creditors will meet at JAMES tHOHASs Innkeeper in Perth at 1 oclock to give directions a~ to some diaputable claims
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Creditors of DAVID DOW late Saddler in Dunkeld to lodge their claims with the Sheriff Clerk of Perthshire by 15th April for a divistion of the effects now converted into money will be made
March 1804
Creditors of JOHN FRASER in Channelhall to meet In Mrs COCIBURNs Innkeeper in Cupar Fife 21st April at 12 oclock to consider the import of the decreet arbitrBl pronounced in the sub-mi~ion between the Trustees and to give him instruction thereshyanent April 1804
All persons who have claims upon the estate of the deceased Hrs E HAYNES Broughty Ferry Bre hereby requested to lodge the same at the office of P amp J SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee on or before the 19th February 1806
Notice to the creditors of JAHES CURRIEat Netherton of Melgund Brechin and THOMAS CRABB of Carseburn Trustees for the creditors of the said JAHES CURRIE having now converted the effects of the bankrupt into cash they intimate to those creditors who have not lodged their grounds of debt with oaths of verity thereoD that unless they lodge the same with one or other of the Trustees on or before the 26th January 1804 they will have no share of the division of the funds which is to take place on the first Monday of February neIt on which day the Trustees fequest the creditors to meet in the house of JOHN SHEPHERD Crosstown of Aberlemno to receive their dividends Forfar 7 January 1804
Notice to the creditors of JAMEs MORTIMER Manufacturer in Glammis WILLIAM BELL senior merchant in Dundee hereby intimates that the state of affairs of the said JAMES MORTIHER lie with him and with JOHN NICOLL Writer in Forfar for the inspection of the creditors to the 1st 6ay of Hay neIt when payment of the dividend will commence
7 April 1804
Those who have claims on the deceased JAMES WYLLIE at Vestfield of Lavton are requested to lodge the same with JAMES DACRES Writer in Brechin on or before the 1st day of May neIt othershywise Mr Wyllies Trustees will not be answerable for their payshyment and such as are indebted to the said James Vyllie are also requested to pay in the amount of their debts to the said JAMES DACRES The funds of Hr Wyllie are to be divided on the 16th May and the different legatees will receive their respective shares by calling for Messrs GUTHRIE amp WYLLIE the Trustees at the house of JOHN MARTIN Vintner in Brechin on the last-mentioned day April 20 1804
The creditors of the deceased JAMES DICK lste tenant at Craismiln in the parish of Pan bride are hereby reQuested to lodge their claims with the vouchers thereof and oaths of verity thereon with Mr JOHN COLVILL Town Clerk of Arbroath on or before the 1st May next April 1804
A state of affairs of ROBERT MILLAR late Manufacturer in Iirkcaldy lie with ANDREW INGLIS merchant there who will pay a dividend on the 7th Hay to the creditors who have lodged their claims excepting those whose clsims are disputed for whom a deposit will be reserved until the same are settled
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BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
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GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
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ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
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SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
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SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
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23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
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YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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CONTENTS
Part 2 Pages
SequeStrations 1 -4
Births Deaths amp Marriages 5 -6
Church News 7
Blcacbfields 7 - 9
Accidents ID
Crime amp Punishment 10 - 11
The Volunteers 11 - 13
Shipping Hews 13
~ofiles Admiral Viscount Duncan Ge o r ge Dempster Adam Fergusson 14 - 18 Slr Gearge Mackenzie of koseheugh Sir Tholllas Hope
Wil11am Pitts Funeral 19
Property 21 - 22
The Theatre in Castle Street Dundee 20
Society for the Relief of Indigent Sick 23
Writers and the JUdiciary 24
Writers mentioned in the teIt 24
IndeI 25 - 3D
All the information about the Tay Valley personalities were e xt r ac e ed fro Dundee Celebritie s found in the Local History Departaent of Dundee Central Library
SEQUESTRATIONS
EBENEZER CLEMENT merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 16th January and 2nd February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in JOHN GUNNs Vintner Perth 3rd February at 11 oclock to give instructions to LAWRENCE RINTOUL farmer at Glenhead of Cairney the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 27th August January 1804
GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to be examined in the Court Room of Brechin 23rd January and 6th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner in Montrose 7th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to ANTHONY DAVISON Writer in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 12 September
January 1804
JOHN MURISON merchant in Arbroath to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room of Forfar 20th January and 3rd February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in Fildans Inn Arbroath 4~h
February at 12 oclock to give instructions to DAVID SMITH Writer in Arbroath the Trustee and ~o lodge their claims betwixt and 10th September
PATRICK GUTHRIE merchant in Dundee to be examined in the Court Room at Forfar 4th and 18th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER MORRANs Vintner in Dundee 20th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to PATERSON SAUNDERS Writer in Dundee the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September February 1804
ROBERT WALLACE merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 6th and 21st February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 22nd February at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN WRIGHT merchant in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and that meeting February 1804
DAVID BUCHAN merchant Hontrose Creditors to meet in AN DREW HUNTERS Vintner there 10th March at 2 oclock to choose a Trustee February 7 1804
Messrs LAING amp ASHMORE ~anufactur~rs in Perth Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn there 14th March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 9 1804
CHARLES BjLLANTYNE erchant in Burntisland Creditors to ~eet ID the ROJal Exchange Coffee House Edinburgh 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 11 1804
JOHN RICHARDSON Tanner in Perth Creditors ~o meet in PATRICI HRDOUGjLLs Vintner there 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE WEBSTER merchant in Forfar to meet in ALEX BARRACKs Vintner there 25th FebruarJ to give instructions to ~e Trustees ag to the diSposal of certain parts of the sequestered estate February 1804
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Creditors of JAMES WEBSTER late merchant in Brechin meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 25th February to give instructions 89 to the recovery of the outstanding debts - no dividend at present February 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant Brechin to meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 5th March at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of a composition February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner there on 5th March at 1 oclock to consider an offer of a composition February 1804
ROBERT amp ARCHIBALD HARVIE Carpet Manufacturers in Stirling have applied to the Court of Session for a di9Charge
March 1804
JOHN CLARI Coppersmith in Perth Creditors to meet in the George Inn there 27th February at 12 oclock to name a factor and at the same place and hour on 2Jrd March to choose a Trustee February 21 1804
JAMES FORD merchant Dundee Creditors to meet in LOWNIEs there on 7th March and 4th April to choose a Factor and Trustee
March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Tanner amp Leather merchant in Brechin meet in MARTINs there 5th March at noon to decide on composition
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offered March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT WALLACE merchant Perth meet in George Inn there on 15th March at noon to decide on composition offered
March 1804
WILLIAM RAINNEY Stocking merchant in Cu pe r Fife to be examinshyed in the Sheriff Court Room there 29th March and 12th April at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner Cupar Fife 13th April at 1 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON banker in Cupar Fife the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 16th November April 1804
DIVID 8UCHAN merchant Montro~ to be examined in the Court Room at Brechin on 10th and 24th April at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner No n t r o ee 20th April at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN BEATTIE merchant in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and the 4th December
April IB04
DjVID ARNOT Grocer in Perth Creditors to meet 1n the Hammershymens Inn there 11th April at noon to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 9th May to c ho o se a Trustee
April 4 IB04
Creditors of WILLIAM ALISON merchant Perth to lodge their claims betwixt and 1st June IB04 as the funds are to be divided on the 8th of that month April IB04
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DAVID EDWARD merchant in Brechin Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER DOWNIE s Vintner there 19th April at 12 oclock to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 5th May to choose a Trustee April 1804
Messrs LAINGS amp ASHHORE Manufacturers in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 21st April and 5th May at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn Perth 7th May at noon to give instructions to GEORGE CONDIE Writer in Perth the trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 9th December April 1804
DAVID ANDERSON Corn dealer in Couper Grange to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Perth 17th April and 3rd May at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 4th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to ROBERT CLARK Writer in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 2nd December April 1804
Creditors of the Rev Dr ROBERt SHALL Mini et e r of the Gospel Dundee and a partner of JAMBS IVORY amp CO Doug I a st ovn to meet in MORRENs Inn Dundee 9th May at 12 oclock on matters of importance April 1804
Creditors of SIME THOH amp CO Manufacturers in Bervie and ALEXANDER THOM merchant there to meet at Mill of Stonehaven 8th May at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of composition
April 1804
LAWSON amp REID Manufacturers in Falkland to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Cupar 3rd and 17th May at 12 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner in Cupar 18th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON Banker in Cupar Fife Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and January 3 1805 April 1804
States of affairs of GEORGE CHAPMAN merchant in Hontro se to be se~n with WILLIAH SHAND merchant there from 23rd January to 23rd March No dividend January 1804
ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant in Brechin to be examined in the Sheriff Clerks Office there 21st January and 4th February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Credito~s to meet in same place 6th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to COLIN GILLIES Esq merchant in Brechin the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September
JAHES JOHJI amp AJlDIEW MILLNS tenants in Quilcoe having di sc ose d their effects in trust for behoof of their creditors to JOHN FINLAY and THOMAS CIABB in Carseburn the said creditors are hereby requested to launch exact notes of their claims and grounds of tent with JOHN NICOLL Writer at his office in Forfar within 6 ~eeks from the date hereof as at the expiry of that period a dividend of the funds ~ill be struck
A state of affairs of JOHN TULLIS merchant in Perth lies with PETER DUFF merchant there till 24th February 1804 when the creditors will meet at JAMES tHOHASs Innkeeper in Perth at 1 oclock to give directions a~ to some diaputable claims
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Creditors of DAVID DOW late Saddler in Dunkeld to lodge their claims with the Sheriff Clerk of Perthshire by 15th April for a divistion of the effects now converted into money will be made
March 1804
Creditors of JOHN FRASER in Channelhall to meet In Mrs COCIBURNs Innkeeper in Cupar Fife 21st April at 12 oclock to consider the import of the decreet arbitrBl pronounced in the sub-mi~ion between the Trustees and to give him instruction thereshyanent April 1804
All persons who have claims upon the estate of the deceased Hrs E HAYNES Broughty Ferry Bre hereby requested to lodge the same at the office of P amp J SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee on or before the 19th February 1806
Notice to the creditors of JAHES CURRIEat Netherton of Melgund Brechin and THOMAS CRABB of Carseburn Trustees for the creditors of the said JAHES CURRIE having now converted the effects of the bankrupt into cash they intimate to those creditors who have not lodged their grounds of debt with oaths of verity thereoD that unless they lodge the same with one or other of the Trustees on or before the 26th January 1804 they will have no share of the division of the funds which is to take place on the first Monday of February neIt on which day the Trustees fequest the creditors to meet in the house of JOHN SHEPHERD Crosstown of Aberlemno to receive their dividends Forfar 7 January 1804
Notice to the creditors of JAMEs MORTIMER Manufacturer in Glammis WILLIAM BELL senior merchant in Dundee hereby intimates that the state of affairs of the said JAMES MORTIHER lie with him and with JOHN NICOLL Writer in Forfar for the inspection of the creditors to the 1st 6ay of Hay neIt when payment of the dividend will commence
7 April 1804
Those who have claims on the deceased JAMES WYLLIE at Vestfield of Lavton are requested to lodge the same with JAMES DACRES Writer in Brechin on or before the 1st day of May neIt othershywise Mr Wyllies Trustees will not be answerable for their payshyment and such as are indebted to the said James Vyllie are also requested to pay in the amount of their debts to the said JAMES DACRES The funds of Hr Wyllie are to be divided on the 16th May and the different legatees will receive their respective shares by calling for Messrs GUTHRIE amp WYLLIE the Trustees at the house of JOHN MARTIN Vintner in Brechin on the last-mentioned day April 20 1804
The creditors of the deceased JAMES DICK lste tenant at Craismiln in the parish of Pan bride are hereby reQuested to lodge their claims with the vouchers thereof and oaths of verity thereon with Mr JOHN COLVILL Town Clerk of Arbroath on or before the 1st May next April 1804
A state of affairs of ROBERT MILLAR late Manufacturer in Iirkcaldy lie with ANDREW INGLIS merchant there who will pay a dividend on the 7th Hay to the creditors who have lodged their claims excepting those whose clsims are disputed for whom a deposit will be reserved until the same are settled
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BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
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GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
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ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
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SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
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SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
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20 5
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10 21 5 10
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Dundee II 3
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
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23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
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YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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SEQUESTRATIONS
EBENEZER CLEMENT merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 16th January and 2nd February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in JOHN GUNNs Vintner Perth 3rd February at 11 oclock to give instructions to LAWRENCE RINTOUL farmer at Glenhead of Cairney the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 27th August January 1804
GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to be examined in the Court Room of Brechin 23rd January and 6th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner in Montrose 7th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to ANTHONY DAVISON Writer in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 12 September
January 1804
JOHN MURISON merchant in Arbroath to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room of Forfar 20th January and 3rd February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in Fildans Inn Arbroath 4~h
February at 12 oclock to give instructions to DAVID SMITH Writer in Arbroath the Trustee and ~o lodge their claims betwixt and 10th September
PATRICK GUTHRIE merchant in Dundee to be examined in the Court Room at Forfar 4th and 18th February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER MORRANs Vintner in Dundee 20th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to PATERSON SAUNDERS Writer in Dundee the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September February 1804
ROBERT WALLACE merchant in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 6th and 21st February at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 22nd February at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN WRIGHT merchant in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and that meeting February 1804
DAVID BUCHAN merchant Hontrose Creditors to meet in AN DREW HUNTERS Vintner there 10th March at 2 oclock to choose a Trustee February 7 1804
Messrs LAING amp ASHMORE ~anufactur~rs in Perth Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn there 14th March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 9 1804
CHARLES BjLLANTYNE erchant in Burntisland Creditors to ~eet ID the ROJal Exchange Coffee House Edinburgh 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 11 1804
JOHN RICHARDSON Tanner in Perth Creditors ~o meet in PATRICI HRDOUGjLLs Vintner there 21st March at 12 oclock to choose a Trustee February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE WEBSTER merchant in Forfar to meet in ALEX BARRACKs Vintner there 25th FebruarJ to give instructions to ~e Trustees ag to the diSposal of certain parts of the sequestered estate February 1804
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Creditors of JAMES WEBSTER late merchant in Brechin meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 25th February to give instructions 89 to the recovery of the outstanding debts - no dividend at present February 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant Brechin to meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 5th March at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of a composition February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner there on 5th March at 1 oclock to consider an offer of a composition February 1804
ROBERT amp ARCHIBALD HARVIE Carpet Manufacturers in Stirling have applied to the Court of Session for a di9Charge
March 1804
JOHN CLARI Coppersmith in Perth Creditors to meet in the George Inn there 27th February at 12 oclock to name a factor and at the same place and hour on 2Jrd March to choose a Trustee February 21 1804
JAMES FORD merchant Dundee Creditors to meet in LOWNIEs there on 7th March and 4th April to choose a Factor and Trustee
March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Tanner amp Leather merchant in Brechin meet in MARTINs there 5th March at noon to decide on composition
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offered March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT WALLACE merchant Perth meet in George Inn there on 15th March at noon to decide on composition offered
March 1804
WILLIAM RAINNEY Stocking merchant in Cu pe r Fife to be examinshyed in the Sheriff Court Room there 29th March and 12th April at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner Cupar Fife 13th April at 1 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON banker in Cupar Fife the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 16th November April 1804
DIVID 8UCHAN merchant Montro~ to be examined in the Court Room at Brechin on 10th and 24th April at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner No n t r o ee 20th April at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN BEATTIE merchant in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and the 4th December
April IB04
DjVID ARNOT Grocer in Perth Creditors to meet 1n the Hammershymens Inn there 11th April at noon to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 9th May to c ho o se a Trustee
April 4 IB04
Creditors of WILLIAM ALISON merchant Perth to lodge their claims betwixt and 1st June IB04 as the funds are to be divided on the 8th of that month April IB04
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DAVID EDWARD merchant in Brechin Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER DOWNIE s Vintner there 19th April at 12 oclock to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 5th May to choose a Trustee April 1804
Messrs LAINGS amp ASHHORE Manufacturers in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 21st April and 5th May at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn Perth 7th May at noon to give instructions to GEORGE CONDIE Writer in Perth the trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 9th December April 1804
DAVID ANDERSON Corn dealer in Couper Grange to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Perth 17th April and 3rd May at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 4th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to ROBERT CLARK Writer in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 2nd December April 1804
Creditors of the Rev Dr ROBERt SHALL Mini et e r of the Gospel Dundee and a partner of JAMBS IVORY amp CO Doug I a st ovn to meet in MORRENs Inn Dundee 9th May at 12 oclock on matters of importance April 1804
Creditors of SIME THOH amp CO Manufacturers in Bervie and ALEXANDER THOM merchant there to meet at Mill of Stonehaven 8th May at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of composition
April 1804
LAWSON amp REID Manufacturers in Falkland to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Cupar 3rd and 17th May at 12 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner in Cupar 18th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON Banker in Cupar Fife Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and January 3 1805 April 1804
States of affairs of GEORGE CHAPMAN merchant in Hontro se to be se~n with WILLIAH SHAND merchant there from 23rd January to 23rd March No dividend January 1804
ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant in Brechin to be examined in the Sheriff Clerks Office there 21st January and 4th February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Credito~s to meet in same place 6th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to COLIN GILLIES Esq merchant in Brechin the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September
JAHES JOHJI amp AJlDIEW MILLNS tenants in Quilcoe having di sc ose d their effects in trust for behoof of their creditors to JOHN FINLAY and THOMAS CIABB in Carseburn the said creditors are hereby requested to launch exact notes of their claims and grounds of tent with JOHN NICOLL Writer at his office in Forfar within 6 ~eeks from the date hereof as at the expiry of that period a dividend of the funds ~ill be struck
A state of affairs of JOHN TULLIS merchant in Perth lies with PETER DUFF merchant there till 24th February 1804 when the creditors will meet at JAMES tHOHASs Innkeeper in Perth at 1 oclock to give directions a~ to some diaputable claims
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Creditors of DAVID DOW late Saddler in Dunkeld to lodge their claims with the Sheriff Clerk of Perthshire by 15th April for a divistion of the effects now converted into money will be made
March 1804
Creditors of JOHN FRASER in Channelhall to meet In Mrs COCIBURNs Innkeeper in Cupar Fife 21st April at 12 oclock to consider the import of the decreet arbitrBl pronounced in the sub-mi~ion between the Trustees and to give him instruction thereshyanent April 1804
All persons who have claims upon the estate of the deceased Hrs E HAYNES Broughty Ferry Bre hereby requested to lodge the same at the office of P amp J SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee on or before the 19th February 1806
Notice to the creditors of JAHES CURRIEat Netherton of Melgund Brechin and THOMAS CRABB of Carseburn Trustees for the creditors of the said JAHES CURRIE having now converted the effects of the bankrupt into cash they intimate to those creditors who have not lodged their grounds of debt with oaths of verity thereoD that unless they lodge the same with one or other of the Trustees on or before the 26th January 1804 they will have no share of the division of the funds which is to take place on the first Monday of February neIt on which day the Trustees fequest the creditors to meet in the house of JOHN SHEPHERD Crosstown of Aberlemno to receive their dividends Forfar 7 January 1804
Notice to the creditors of JAMEs MORTIMER Manufacturer in Glammis WILLIAM BELL senior merchant in Dundee hereby intimates that the state of affairs of the said JAMES MORTIHER lie with him and with JOHN NICOLL Writer in Forfar for the inspection of the creditors to the 1st 6ay of Hay neIt when payment of the dividend will commence
7 April 1804
Those who have claims on the deceased JAMES WYLLIE at Vestfield of Lavton are requested to lodge the same with JAMES DACRES Writer in Brechin on or before the 1st day of May neIt othershywise Mr Wyllies Trustees will not be answerable for their payshyment and such as are indebted to the said James Vyllie are also requested to pay in the amount of their debts to the said JAMES DACRES The funds of Hr Wyllie are to be divided on the 16th May and the different legatees will receive their respective shares by calling for Messrs GUTHRIE amp WYLLIE the Trustees at the house of JOHN MARTIN Vintner in Brechin on the last-mentioned day April 20 1804
The creditors of the deceased JAMES DICK lste tenant at Craismiln in the parish of Pan bride are hereby reQuested to lodge their claims with the vouchers thereof and oaths of verity thereon with Mr JOHN COLVILL Town Clerk of Arbroath on or before the 1st May next April 1804
A state of affairs of ROBERT MILLAR late Manufacturer in Iirkcaldy lie with ANDREW INGLIS merchant there who will pay a dividend on the 7th Hay to the creditors who have lodged their claims excepting those whose clsims are disputed for whom a deposit will be reserved until the same are settled
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BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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442 SS
About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
25
4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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Creditors of JAMES WEBSTER late merchant in Brechin meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 25th February to give instructions 89 to the recovery of the outstanding debts - no dividend at present February 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant Brechin to meet in JOHN MARTINs Vintner there 5th March at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of a composition February 1804
Creditors of GEORGE HALL merchant in Montrose to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner there on 5th March at 1 oclock to consider an offer of a composition February 1804
ROBERT amp ARCHIBALD HARVIE Carpet Manufacturers in Stirling have applied to the Court of Session for a di9Charge
March 1804
JOHN CLARI Coppersmith in Perth Creditors to meet in the George Inn there 27th February at 12 oclock to name a factor and at the same place and hour on 2Jrd March to choose a Trustee February 21 1804
JAMES FORD merchant Dundee Creditors to meet in LOWNIEs there on 7th March and 4th April to choose a Factor and Trustee
March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT MILLAR Tanner amp Leather merchant in Brechin meet in MARTINs there 5th March at noon to decide on composition
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offered March 1804
Creditors of ROBERT WALLACE merchant Perth meet in George Inn there on 15th March at noon to decide on composition offered
March 1804
WILLIAM RAINNEY Stocking merchant in Cu pe r Fife to be examinshyed in the Sheriff Court Room there 29th March and 12th April at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner Cupar Fife 13th April at 1 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON banker in Cupar Fife the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 16th November April 1804
DIVID 8UCHAN merchant Montro~ to be examined in the Court Room at Brechin on 10th and 24th April at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in ANDREW HUNTERs Vintner No n t r o ee 20th April at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN BEATTIE merchant in Montrose Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and the 4th December
April IB04
DjVID ARNOT Grocer in Perth Creditors to meet 1n the Hammershymens Inn there 11th April at noon to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 9th May to c ho o se a Trustee
April 4 IB04
Creditors of WILLIAM ALISON merchant Perth to lodge their claims betwixt and 1st June IB04 as the funds are to be divided on the 8th of that month April IB04
2
DAVID EDWARD merchant in Brechin Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER DOWNIE s Vintner there 19th April at 12 oclock to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 5th May to choose a Trustee April 1804
Messrs LAINGS amp ASHHORE Manufacturers in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 21st April and 5th May at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn Perth 7th May at noon to give instructions to GEORGE CONDIE Writer in Perth the trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 9th December April 1804
DAVID ANDERSON Corn dealer in Couper Grange to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Perth 17th April and 3rd May at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 4th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to ROBERT CLARK Writer in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 2nd December April 1804
Creditors of the Rev Dr ROBERt SHALL Mini et e r of the Gospel Dundee and a partner of JAMBS IVORY amp CO Doug I a st ovn to meet in MORRENs Inn Dundee 9th May at 12 oclock on matters of importance April 1804
Creditors of SIME THOH amp CO Manufacturers in Bervie and ALEXANDER THOM merchant there to meet at Mill of Stonehaven 8th May at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of composition
April 1804
LAWSON amp REID Manufacturers in Falkland to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Cupar 3rd and 17th May at 12 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner in Cupar 18th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON Banker in Cupar Fife Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and January 3 1805 April 1804
States of affairs of GEORGE CHAPMAN merchant in Hontro se to be se~n with WILLIAH SHAND merchant there from 23rd January to 23rd March No dividend January 1804
ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant in Brechin to be examined in the Sheriff Clerks Office there 21st January and 4th February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Credito~s to meet in same place 6th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to COLIN GILLIES Esq merchant in Brechin the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September
JAHES JOHJI amp AJlDIEW MILLNS tenants in Quilcoe having di sc ose d their effects in trust for behoof of their creditors to JOHN FINLAY and THOMAS CIABB in Carseburn the said creditors are hereby requested to launch exact notes of their claims and grounds of tent with JOHN NICOLL Writer at his office in Forfar within 6 ~eeks from the date hereof as at the expiry of that period a dividend of the funds ~ill be struck
A state of affairs of JOHN TULLIS merchant in Perth lies with PETER DUFF merchant there till 24th February 1804 when the creditors will meet at JAMES tHOHASs Innkeeper in Perth at 1 oclock to give directions a~ to some diaputable claims
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Creditors of DAVID DOW late Saddler in Dunkeld to lodge their claims with the Sheriff Clerk of Perthshire by 15th April for a divistion of the effects now converted into money will be made
March 1804
Creditors of JOHN FRASER in Channelhall to meet In Mrs COCIBURNs Innkeeper in Cupar Fife 21st April at 12 oclock to consider the import of the decreet arbitrBl pronounced in the sub-mi~ion between the Trustees and to give him instruction thereshyanent April 1804
All persons who have claims upon the estate of the deceased Hrs E HAYNES Broughty Ferry Bre hereby requested to lodge the same at the office of P amp J SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee on or before the 19th February 1806
Notice to the creditors of JAHES CURRIEat Netherton of Melgund Brechin and THOMAS CRABB of Carseburn Trustees for the creditors of the said JAHES CURRIE having now converted the effects of the bankrupt into cash they intimate to those creditors who have not lodged their grounds of debt with oaths of verity thereoD that unless they lodge the same with one or other of the Trustees on or before the 26th January 1804 they will have no share of the division of the funds which is to take place on the first Monday of February neIt on which day the Trustees fequest the creditors to meet in the house of JOHN SHEPHERD Crosstown of Aberlemno to receive their dividends Forfar 7 January 1804
Notice to the creditors of JAMEs MORTIMER Manufacturer in Glammis WILLIAM BELL senior merchant in Dundee hereby intimates that the state of affairs of the said JAMES MORTIHER lie with him and with JOHN NICOLL Writer in Forfar for the inspection of the creditors to the 1st 6ay of Hay neIt when payment of the dividend will commence
7 April 1804
Those who have claims on the deceased JAMES WYLLIE at Vestfield of Lavton are requested to lodge the same with JAMES DACRES Writer in Brechin on or before the 1st day of May neIt othershywise Mr Wyllies Trustees will not be answerable for their payshyment and such as are indebted to the said James Vyllie are also requested to pay in the amount of their debts to the said JAMES DACRES The funds of Hr Wyllie are to be divided on the 16th May and the different legatees will receive their respective shares by calling for Messrs GUTHRIE amp WYLLIE the Trustees at the house of JOHN MARTIN Vintner in Brechin on the last-mentioned day April 20 1804
The creditors of the deceased JAMES DICK lste tenant at Craismiln in the parish of Pan bride are hereby reQuested to lodge their claims with the vouchers thereof and oaths of verity thereon with Mr JOHN COLVILL Town Clerk of Arbroath on or before the 1st May next April 1804
A state of affairs of ROBERT MILLAR late Manufacturer in Iirkcaldy lie with ANDREW INGLIS merchant there who will pay a dividend on the 7th Hay to the creditors who have lodged their claims excepting those whose clsims are disputed for whom a deposit will be reserved until the same are settled
Hay 1804 4
BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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DAVID EDWARD merchant in Brechin Creditors to meet in ALEXANDER DOWNIE s Vintner there 19th April at 12 oclock to choose a factor and at the same place and hour 5th May to choose a Trustee April 1804
Messrs LAINGS amp ASHHORE Manufacturers in Perth to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room there 21st April and 5th May at 11 oclock Creditors to meet in the Salutation Inn Perth 7th May at noon to give instructions to GEORGE CONDIE Writer in Perth the trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 9th December April 1804
DAVID ANDERSON Corn dealer in Couper Grange to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Perth 17th April and 3rd May at 12 oclock Creditors to meet in the George Inn Perth 4th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to ROBERT CLARK Writer in Perth the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 2nd December April 1804
Creditors of the Rev Dr ROBERt SHALL Mini et e r of the Gospel Dundee and a partner of JAMBS IVORY amp CO Doug I a st ovn to meet in MORRENs Inn Dundee 9th May at 12 oclock on matters of importance April 1804
Creditors of SIME THOH amp CO Manufacturers in Bervie and ALEXANDER THOM merchant there to meet at Mill of Stonehaven 8th May at 12 oclock to decide on an offer of composition
April 1804
LAWSON amp REID Manufacturers in Falkland to be examined in the Sheriff Court Room Cupar 3rd and 17th May at 12 omiddotclock Creditors to meet in PETER KERRs Vintner in Cupar 18th May at 12 oclock to give instructions to JOHN FERGUSSON Banker in Cupar Fife Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and January 3 1805 April 1804
States of affairs of GEORGE CHAPMAN merchant in Hontro se to be se~n with WILLIAH SHAND merchant there from 23rd January to 23rd March No dividend January 1804
ROBERT MILLAR Leather merchant in Brechin to be examined in the Sheriff Clerks Office there 21st January and 4th February 1804 at 11 omiddotclock Credito~s to meet in same place 6th February at 12 oclock to give instructions to COLIN GILLIES Esq merchant in Brechin the Trustee and to lodge their claims betwixt and 18th September
JAHES JOHJI amp AJlDIEW MILLNS tenants in Quilcoe having di sc ose d their effects in trust for behoof of their creditors to JOHN FINLAY and THOMAS CIABB in Carseburn the said creditors are hereby requested to launch exact notes of their claims and grounds of tent with JOHN NICOLL Writer at his office in Forfar within 6 ~eeks from the date hereof as at the expiry of that period a dividend of the funds ~ill be struck
A state of affairs of JOHN TULLIS merchant in Perth lies with PETER DUFF merchant there till 24th February 1804 when the creditors will meet at JAMES tHOHASs Innkeeper in Perth at 1 oclock to give directions a~ to some diaputable claims
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Creditors of DAVID DOW late Saddler in Dunkeld to lodge their claims with the Sheriff Clerk of Perthshire by 15th April for a divistion of the effects now converted into money will be made
March 1804
Creditors of JOHN FRASER in Channelhall to meet In Mrs COCIBURNs Innkeeper in Cupar Fife 21st April at 12 oclock to consider the import of the decreet arbitrBl pronounced in the sub-mi~ion between the Trustees and to give him instruction thereshyanent April 1804
All persons who have claims upon the estate of the deceased Hrs E HAYNES Broughty Ferry Bre hereby requested to lodge the same at the office of P amp J SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee on or before the 19th February 1806
Notice to the creditors of JAHES CURRIEat Netherton of Melgund Brechin and THOMAS CRABB of Carseburn Trustees for the creditors of the said JAHES CURRIE having now converted the effects of the bankrupt into cash they intimate to those creditors who have not lodged their grounds of debt with oaths of verity thereoD that unless they lodge the same with one or other of the Trustees on or before the 26th January 1804 they will have no share of the division of the funds which is to take place on the first Monday of February neIt on which day the Trustees fequest the creditors to meet in the house of JOHN SHEPHERD Crosstown of Aberlemno to receive their dividends Forfar 7 January 1804
Notice to the creditors of JAMEs MORTIMER Manufacturer in Glammis WILLIAM BELL senior merchant in Dundee hereby intimates that the state of affairs of the said JAMES MORTIHER lie with him and with JOHN NICOLL Writer in Forfar for the inspection of the creditors to the 1st 6ay of Hay neIt when payment of the dividend will commence
7 April 1804
Those who have claims on the deceased JAMES WYLLIE at Vestfield of Lavton are requested to lodge the same with JAMES DACRES Writer in Brechin on or before the 1st day of May neIt othershywise Mr Wyllies Trustees will not be answerable for their payshyment and such as are indebted to the said James Vyllie are also requested to pay in the amount of their debts to the said JAMES DACRES The funds of Hr Wyllie are to be divided on the 16th May and the different legatees will receive their respective shares by calling for Messrs GUTHRIE amp WYLLIE the Trustees at the house of JOHN MARTIN Vintner in Brechin on the last-mentioned day April 20 1804
The creditors of the deceased JAMES DICK lste tenant at Craismiln in the parish of Pan bride are hereby reQuested to lodge their claims with the vouchers thereof and oaths of verity thereon with Mr JOHN COLVILL Town Clerk of Arbroath on or before the 1st May next April 1804
A state of affairs of ROBERT MILLAR late Manufacturer in Iirkcaldy lie with ANDREW INGLIS merchant there who will pay a dividend on the 7th Hay to the creditors who have lodged their claims excepting those whose clsims are disputed for whom a deposit will be reserved until the same are settled
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BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
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YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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Creditors of DAVID DOW late Saddler in Dunkeld to lodge their claims with the Sheriff Clerk of Perthshire by 15th April for a divistion of the effects now converted into money will be made
March 1804
Creditors of JOHN FRASER in Channelhall to meet In Mrs COCIBURNs Innkeeper in Cupar Fife 21st April at 12 oclock to consider the import of the decreet arbitrBl pronounced in the sub-mi~ion between the Trustees and to give him instruction thereshyanent April 1804
All persons who have claims upon the estate of the deceased Hrs E HAYNES Broughty Ferry Bre hereby requested to lodge the same at the office of P amp J SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee on or before the 19th February 1806
Notice to the creditors of JAHES CURRIEat Netherton of Melgund Brechin and THOMAS CRABB of Carseburn Trustees for the creditors of the said JAHES CURRIE having now converted the effects of the bankrupt into cash they intimate to those creditors who have not lodged their grounds of debt with oaths of verity thereoD that unless they lodge the same with one or other of the Trustees on or before the 26th January 1804 they will have no share of the division of the funds which is to take place on the first Monday of February neIt on which day the Trustees fequest the creditors to meet in the house of JOHN SHEPHERD Crosstown of Aberlemno to receive their dividends Forfar 7 January 1804
Notice to the creditors of JAMEs MORTIMER Manufacturer in Glammis WILLIAM BELL senior merchant in Dundee hereby intimates that the state of affairs of the said JAMES MORTIHER lie with him and with JOHN NICOLL Writer in Forfar for the inspection of the creditors to the 1st 6ay of Hay neIt when payment of the dividend will commence
7 April 1804
Those who have claims on the deceased JAMES WYLLIE at Vestfield of Lavton are requested to lodge the same with JAMES DACRES Writer in Brechin on or before the 1st day of May neIt othershywise Mr Wyllies Trustees will not be answerable for their payshyment and such as are indebted to the said James Vyllie are also requested to pay in the amount of their debts to the said JAMES DACRES The funds of Hr Wyllie are to be divided on the 16th May and the different legatees will receive their respective shares by calling for Messrs GUTHRIE amp WYLLIE the Trustees at the house of JOHN MARTIN Vintner in Brechin on the last-mentioned day April 20 1804
The creditors of the deceased JAMES DICK lste tenant at Craismiln in the parish of Pan bride are hereby reQuested to lodge their claims with the vouchers thereof and oaths of verity thereon with Mr JOHN COLVILL Town Clerk of Arbroath on or before the 1st May next April 1804
A state of affairs of ROBERT MILLAR late Manufacturer in Iirkcaldy lie with ANDREW INGLIS merchant there who will pay a dividend on the 7th Hay to the creditors who have lodged their claims excepting those whose clsims are disputed for whom a deposit will be reserved until the same are settled
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BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
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23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
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YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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BIRTHS
GRAHAH On 23rd December 1803 the Lady of John Graham Esq of Leitchtovn Perthsire was safely delivered of a son
OGILVY At Lindertis on 20th March 1804 th~ Lady of Captain Dgilvy of the Royal Navy was safely delivered of a son
HARRIAGES
DEAS - LOW Married on 18th January 1804 at Clatto Fife l1ajor Dess of the He d r e e Cavalry to Hi ss Catherine Low e ec ond daughter of Ro be r t Low Esq of Clatto
LITHGOW - SCOTT Married at Dundee on 8th February 1804 Captain Robert Lithgov to l1iss Martha Scott youngest daughter of James Scott Esq Banker there
CAHPBELL - CAMPBELL Harried at Edinburgh on 29th March John Caepb e Lf Esq of Ka n Loc h Perthshire to Hi ss Ann Trapaud Campbell fourth d e ug h t e r of late John Campbell Esq of Melford Lieut Governor of Fort George
~ALlER - STARl Marr1pd at Cuoar on 20th March 1804 Hr Jamea Walker to MiJs Caiherine Starl second daughter to Robert Stark Esq
THOMSON - JOHNSTON Married at Stonehaven on Sunday 8th April 1804 James Thomson Esq of Stonehaven to Miss Christian Johnston of Stirling
PITCAIRN - WALKER On ~ednesday 18th April 1804 at Blebo House Andrev Pitcairn Esq merchant in Dundee to Miss ~alker
daughter of David ~alker Esq of Fe(ield SANGSTER - PORTEOUS~ Harried on 4th February 1806 at Leith
Patrick Sangster Manufacturer in Perth to MisR Porteous daughter of Mr AleIander Porteous merchant ther~
CAMPBELL - HASLUCI Married lately R Campbell Esq of Stirling to Hiss HarJ Hasluck of Birmingham Feb 1806
ALLARDICE - STRATON Married on 27th January 1806 at the Cottage on the Mill near Brechin David Allardice Esq younger son of Pittendreich to Miss Straton daughter of the Rev Mr Straton of the Episcopal Chapel Brechin
DEATHS
BARON Died at St Andrews on the 28th December 1803 Mr ~illiam Baron Professor of Belle Lettres and Logic in the UniversitJ
BURN Died at Stirling on Tuesday 10th January 1804 Mrs Marian HIGGIKS spouse of John Burn Esq of Coldoch
STEW-T Died at Aberfeldy Perthshire on Saturday the 7th Ianuar y 1804 John St eva r t tinker of the advanced and veIl authenticated age of 111 He retained his faculties and full yigour and earned a subsistence by hiR l~bour till his death which was generally thought to have been hastened by the f e s t t e t t t e e of the season Hi s children are all long since dead but he has left a widow who our readers will recollect he onlJ arried in the course of last summer
BRUCE Died at HootTose on 21st January 1804 Mrs Bruce younger of Arnot
DOUGLAS Died at Rose-hall on 19th January 1804 Archibald Douglas Esq Colonel of the late Angus-shire Fencibles
RANKINE Died on board Mis Majestys ship Defiance on 22nd
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
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YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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December 1803 Mr William Erskine Rankine Midshipman (only son of the late Captain Rankine of the Fifeshire Cavalry) a young man of promising abilities in his proshyfession and much regretted by the Officers and all the ships company
CRAWFORD Died at Falkirk on 30th Jsnuary 1804 in ~e 40th year of her age Mrs MARGARET OSWALD spouse of Mr John Cra~ford merchant there
RAHSAY Died at Montrose on 23rd March 1804 Miss Ramsay sister to Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine of Balmain Bart
CARNEGIE Died at Montrose on 2nd April 1804 Mi~ Carnegie siamper of the late and aunt to the presant David Carnegie Esq of Craigo
WILLISON Died at her house in Georges Square 27th March 1804 Mrs Cetherine DEMPSTER relict of Hr David Willison late merchant in Edinburgh and daughter of the late George Dempster Esq of Dunnichen in the 90th year of her age
CAMPBELL Died at Glenlyon HOU8Q 29th MArch 1804 Miss Katherine Campbell sister to David Campbell Esq of Glenlyon
CHRISTIE Died at Springbank near Stirling on the 4th April 1804 Mi~ Christie of Springbank
CAHPBELL Died at Edinburgh on 8th April 1804 Mrs Ann IINNEAR relict of the late Mr John Campbell of Aunfield Writer in Stirling
WOOD Died at Elie the 7th April Hrs Wood relict of Mr James Wood late merchant there
AURIOL This day April 1804 are to be interred at the family vault at Aberdalgie the remains of the late Robert Auriol Esq of Kinnoull Lord Lyon ling of Arms ~hQ died on Sunday the 8th April at Duplin Castle
YOUNG Died at Honduras on the 18th December 1803 aged 19 Mr Peter Young youngest son of Hr John Young of Burntisland
ARNOTT Died on 28th January 1806 at Perth Miss Johanna Arnott daughter of the late Mr William Arnott merchant there
SMYTH On 30th January 1806 at his house in St Andre~s
Square the Hon David Smyth of Methven one of the Senators of the College of Justice
ADAH Died at Dundee on Friday 14th February 1806 Mr Charles Adam merchant
PITCAIRN Died at Dundee on 13th February 1806 Mrs JEAN ROBERTSON relict of the deceased John Pitcairn Esq merchant in her 81st year
HAULE Miss Lucy Maule third daughter of the Hon William Maule of Panmure MP died at Brechin Castle on Monday the 17th February 1806
PENTLAND Died on 27th February 1806 at Perth Mr John Pentland Senior
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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CHURCH NEWS
Dundee On Sunday last in Bishop Strachans Chapel here the Rev DANIEL SANDFORD DD bullbull was consecrated a Bi 310p of the Scotch Ep tsc o p a I ChUTCh February 1806
Perth Thursday 6th February 1806 the Rev MT JOHN KING was ordain ed to the pastoral charge of the Relief Congregation at Auchterarder The Rev Mr WATT Blairlogie preached The Rev Mr LOGAN St Niniens put the usual question
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BLEACH FIELDS
To be sold a sublease of all and whole the Haugh on the vater of Dighty Lands of mlilltown of Cleverhouse and others therein mentioned now called Clever house Bleachfield with the whole machinery erected thereon which belonged to the estate of the deceased ALEXANDER MORISON merchant in Dundee - the tack endures 48 years from and after ~hitBunday 1786 - the rent of the premises is pound4110- yearly
Any person wishing to purchase please give in their offer~
to JOHN BLAIR MILLER merchant in Dundee the Trustee betwixt and the first day of March next and Bny further information wanted thereanent will be had by applying to him
13 January 1804
MAINS BLEACHFIILD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
JOHN KOON has laid down cloth ard continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth and yarn for thi s field taken in and receipts Biven by -
Messrs ANDRE~ HILL mason Hilltown Dundee ALEXANDER ~IGHTON merchant Kan g St Dundee ~ILLIAM MINTYRE merchant Trades Hall Dundee JAKES SCOTT merchant Overgate Dundee ALEXANDER BRUCE ~eaver Hawkhill Dundee JAMES BYARS merchant Po r f a r ~ILLIAM PATTERSON merchant Kirriemuir JAMES WALKER Lintrathen Carrier and at the Bleachfield
The utmost attention will be paid to cloth or yarn s en t
to this field and returned as soon as Possible
CLAElBOUSE BLEACHFIELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
l~ WDlISOI continues to bleach in the best manner Cloth for ~ field ~ken in by shy
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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Messrs CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath WILLIAM ROBB mer-chant Brec h i n ALEXANDER CABLE Weaver Forfar PETER LAIRD Stamp Master Glammis WILLIAM XIDD Weaver Barry DAVID BENNET Vintner Inchture WILLIAM BUIST Manufecturer Cuper Fife ALfXANDER JAMIESON NewbuTgh and
ALEXANDER MORISONs shop Wellgate Dundee and at the Bleach field
(Note Presumably Alexander Moriaon Senior died sometime between January 1804 (see Sale of Tack on Page 7) and the bleaching notice above)
CLAVERHOUSE BLEACHFIELD BY DUNDEE
THOMAS COLLIER amp CO make leave to intimate to their friends and the public that they have begun to lay down cloth and continue to bleach at last years prices Cloth ~ill be received and r-cceipts granted by the following aRents-
Messrs ROBERT RICHARD St Andre~s
JAMES MELVILL Leuchars JOHN tINGO Crail JAMES ANDERSON Kingsharns MISS ANN BOYTER Wester Anstruther DAVID ALISON Leven ALEXANDER BOGIE Kirkcaldy GEORGE MILLAR Strathmiglo WTLLIAM ANVERSO~ Cupar Fife WILLIAM ANDERSON Ne hurgh JOHN SCOBIE Broughty Ferry JAMES WILSON Arbruath ALEXANDER PETRIE and JAMES FINDLAY Montrose AIEXANDER YEAMAN Forlar JAMES LOW Kirriemuir DAVID INGLIS Glammis ALEXANDER PRAIN Inthture ROBERT RITCHlf O~nAhurgh
CHARLES MUIR Inverkeillor and JOHN COLLIERs shop Co~gat~ Dundee and at the Bleachfield
BALGILLO BLEACHF1ELD NEAR DUNDEE 1804
THOMAS WEMYSS Junior has laid do~n cloth and bleaches if the safest manner Cloth for this fipld taken in by -
Messrs GEORGE GOW merchant Arbroath ROBERT PETRIE merchant Ar br oa c f THOMAS HENDRY merchant Montrose PATRTCK MILNE mer c han t bull Fo r f a r JAMES SHEPHERD mer cna n t Klrriemuir GEORGE LUKTE merchant Glammis ALEXANDER WILSON Saddl~r Meigle HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol CHARLES FERGUSON mcr c ha n t Inchturc PETER fALCONER Saddler Lo ng Lor ga n
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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442 SS
About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
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DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
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GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
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SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
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SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
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SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
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YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
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JOHN SCOBlf merchant Broughty Ferry WILLIAM CLARK merchant Scryne of Panbride JOHN tRAID Hairdresser St Andrews ROBERT BLYTH Weaver Bonn yge t e Cupar Fu f e WILLIAM WEMYSS Manufacturer Leuchars THOMAS WEMYSS Senior Bur nhe a d Dundee
HEIGLE BLEACHFIELD 1806
WILLIAM amp CHARLES DALGAIRNS have laid doWn cloth ltInd Will bleach this year Also all kinds of yarns boiled as u5ultll Cloth for this field taken in by-
Messrs JAMES MARTIN merchant Murraygate Dundee D FARQUHARSON Grocer High St bull Dundee JOHN WALLACE customer West Port Dundee DAVID YOUNG merchant [irr~emuir
JAMES CUNNINGHAM mer c ban t Kt r r Lenu i r JAMES FISHER Manufacturer Dunkeld WILLIAM TODD merchant Newburgh HENRY NORWELL merchant Errol JOHN DAVIE Stampmaster Inchture and at Longforgan DAVID SCOTT ~erchant Coupar Angus THOM AS INCHES Manufacturer Cou pa r Angus JOHN MALLOCH merchant Blairgowrie THOMAS amp JOHN BLAIR Stampmasters Alyth JOHN BROWN Manufacturer Forfar JAMES DOIG Glammis PETER LAIRD Glammis THOMAS WILSON Carrier Lintrathen
Also at ~ amp C DALGAIRNs Cloth room Melgle Rnn at thp Bleachfield
DOUGLAS BLEACHFlmLD DUNDEE 1806
WILLIAH SANDEMAN has laid down cloth and continue~ to bleach in the best manner Cloth for this field lakell In ~y-
Messrs ~ILLIAM RENNY merchant Arbroath CARGILL ampBALFOUR merchant~ Arbroath JOHN KINNEAR mprcllant Montrose DAVID ERSKINE merchant Brechln DAVID ADAM merchant Forfar DAVID MANN merchant Forfar ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER merchant Glammis ALEXANDER DEUCHARS Carrler Klrrlemuir JAMES VATSON merchant Er r oL ALEXANDER JAMIESON Newburgh Fife JOHN BRAID merchant St Andrews -UIANDER CONSTABLE Carrier Cu pe r Pa f e -DEW KEEl merchant South Ferry ampLEII-DEi KORISON me r c ue n t bull Wellgate Dundee VIUUJI T-YLOR weaver Havk h i t t Duria~l ~ ~LQA( Cowgate Dundee -s ~ weaver Seagate Dundee and ILLIAM
SAIIBbull c lete Dundee and at the Bleachfield
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
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ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
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YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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ACCIDENTS
On Monday night as a gentleman ~as riding along th~ road betwixt Mylnefield and Invergowrie his attention was suddenly arrested by the mournful groans of a person in agony On arriving at the 5VOL from whence the sound proceeded he discovershyed a man who SIt f ev r e ma i n i n g sparks of life enabled him only to communicate hia name and place of r e s t den c e bull He was carried into l n v e r g ov r i e Tollhouse and instantly expired HJ 5 name as DUNCAN He was a Smith in Errol and a Priv~te in the Carse of Govr t e Light lnfan try having got l e av e of absence from his Colonel he was r i o t ng home had fallen from his horse and been dr~ggec by the stirrup and trampled underfoot nls remains ere on Wednesday interred WiLh military honours in the burying ground of Dundee by a party of the Regiment to which he belonged 20th February 1804
On Tuesday as DR KEAY of Forfar WilS on hi~ w~y homew~rd
from Lz nde r t r e in his Gii the r e Lns broke and the horse set forward at a round gallop Dr e ad i n g a o r s e fate the Doctor leapt from the Gig ~y which his shoulder wa~ dislocated and hl~ bodv otherwise much brUIsed He was carried to a huuse on the roadsl~e and roro thence to the house of FArRICr PROCTOR Esq near Glammis The Doctors Gl-g and horse were found in a common at a very con~l-dcrable dl-stance the former much damaged 3rd March IB04
On the evening ot Friday the bth April about two ml-les rom Perth whIle Mr PETER FINLAYSON farmer In Mains of Pitcairn near Dunnl-ng WilS returnln~ trum crth Fair somewhat i n c o x r c a ce d With liquor he WdS c t t c c k ed by ~Il1ltJ1ns who led hIS horse off thE road and after knockIng him on the head with a s t i c k or some other e a p on left bin lYIng s eo s ef e s s on the ground He ~as dIscovered In the morJling by some labourers who h una n e Ly Carried h r m tu 11 house in the n o i gh bo ur ho o d where In a few e i nut e s after he breathed i t s last
AprIl 1804
CRIME and PUNISHMEST
Cupar JOHN THOMSON Mason and JOHN INGLIS la le Innkeeper In ~he Links of lirkcaldy were an SdturddY cumullttcd tu the Tolbooth ot thii city on s us pa c Lcn of bfing concerned in some late f o r ge r i e s April 1804
On ~eanesday the CIrcuit Cuurt of JudIcIary WdS opened In Perth by the LORD ARMADALE The only crImInal bU~lnetS
before the Court was the case of WILLIAM TURNBULL IdLe servant to Messrs SAHDEM~ TURNBULL amp CObull at Tulloch Bleachf~eld
ANN THOMSON ife to and JEAN MARGAREr and CATHERINE FORBES daughters of JAMES FORBES Alese11er in Perth charged Ith stealing linen from Tulloch Ble~chfield and the reset of the sald I1nen knowlng it to be stolen Turnbull conessed his c r a me and r e c e i ve d sentence of t r an s p or t e r t on for 5 years
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
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GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
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ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
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SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
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SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
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3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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Jean Janet and Na r g e r e r Forbes not appearing sentence of f u g i t a t Lon vas pronounced against them and the diet vas des er t e d against ANN THOMSON and CATHERINE FORBES The former was apprehended on a nev varrant and found bail Yesterday LORDS HETHVEN and aRHADALE gav~ judgment in tvo appeals from inferior Courts and having no other business proceeded on the circuit
On Tuesday night or early on Wednesday morning the h c u s 8
of ALEXANDER TOSH Manufacturer in Havkhill Dundee vas broken into and about 100 spindles 3lb flax yarn ampc vere stolen therefrom
February 1806
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rHE VOLUNTEERS
On Tuesday 10th January 1804 the 1st DIvision of the 14th Battalion of the Army Reserve arrived at Glasgow from Dundee on their route to Ireland
A Su b e t c e r n t s Gu e r d of 30 men from the 2nd (or Hon t r c s e) RegIment of Forfarshire Volunteers now do duty at Lunan Bay Another Subalterns Guard of 20 men is daily expected to be on duty at the Battery on Hontrose Ness
January 1804
On Monday last 30th January 1804 the Troop of Dragoon Guards c o mm a n d ed by Capt LEIGH vh i c h had been stationed for some time past aL Dundeemarched for Piershill Barratks The Officers by theIr gentleman-like behaViour had endeared themshyselves to the inhabitants of Dundee
CarSE of Gow~ie Volunteers On the morning of 31st January the Prince of Wales Royal Light Infantry or Cars e of Gowrie Volunteers comma~ded by Lieut-Col the Hon CHARLES IINNAIRD assembled at Drimrnie House The Officers and a nuber of the neighbouring gentlemen breakfasted vith the Lieut-Col and the men ~ere regaled ~ith a glass of good Hilbland vh a sk r
The Regiment was under marching orders to Dudhope Castle larrackamp bullbulld to take the permanent duty of the Town of Dundee wiq raetl tbe colours ve r e brought to the ground under the ~ t a aeraesnts guard and the Lieut-Col beIng disshy
~ted them to the Ensigns The colours vere 7 ~ Miss [INNAIRDS and are very beautiful
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bull a I ~bullbullrd has the Prince of Wales feather on the oe ~tJ Arms on the other e nc nr c Led with an 01_ r n III I eeee the thistle and the shamrock
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About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
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YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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442 SS
About 4 oclock in the afternoon the Regiment marched into Dundee where they were welcomed by an immense concourse of people assembled to behold this new and interesting ~pectacle
Thi s is the first Regiment upon the second establishment or what is commonly called the ArrdY Act which has been called out upon permanent duty and it deser~es to be recorded as an uncommon instance of acti~ity that in the space of 10 weeks the Regiment has been embodied cloathed and armed at all points and put in complete marching order with greatcoats knapshysacks flannel ~ests ampc
(It would be interesting to know the final resting place of the Regimental standard as described abo~e If anyone has information about this I would be glad to know - Ada Pello~)
On Wednesday last 22nd February 1804 the 4th Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col RIDDOCB were put on permanent duty and marched into the BarracKs at Dud ho pe
We hear that the 3rd Regiment of Forfarshire Volunteersect commanded by Major DON ha~e got a route to march to Perth on permanent duty
The 2nd Battalion of the 67th Regiment ~t Stirling is under order to embark for Guernsey March 1804
The Clackmannan Volunteers under the command of the Hon Major ABEkCROHBY are on permanent duty at Dunfermljne
A great quantity of ammunition camp equipment ampc has been sent off to different parts of the sea coast within t h e s e two days pe r t t c uLar Lr saddles straps and other things of that description tic for the conveyance of either military or any of the wore helpless parts of the inhabitants in case of invasion April IB 1801
The Sea Fencibles at Folkestone have established a nightly guard there When the wind happens to be fair for the French to cross the Channel the guard 1S trebled the town patrolled all the night and the words Alls Well constantly passed t r o a one post to another
Forfar On Thursday the 5th inst the 3rd Forfarsecthire Regishyment of Volunteers commanded by Major DON recei~ed their colours Hrs WATT of Meathie spouse to the present Chief Magistrate of Forfar presented them When she had addressed Major DON in a fe~ appropriate words the Re~ Hr BRUCE Chaplain to the Corps prefaced the ceremony of consecration by Ln c uLc e t a ng on the mind s of thi s small but highly disc iplined Battalion the necessity which exists for their continuinR patiently yet cheerfully to sacrifice their time their ease and peaceful habits in order to aCtain still greater skill in a professlon to which he felt the liveliest eI~ltation in proshyclaiming none of them had been stimulated by mercenary motives
After pr e s Ialting arms and firing three vo Ll e y s and 11 r ouns
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
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Meigle 9 23
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DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
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GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
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ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
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SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
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SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
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23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
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YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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from the field pieces on the patent construction of GDVER amp CO presented to Major DON by CHARLES GRAY Esq of Ce r ae the Battalion was marched from the field and d t smt es ed bull
April ID 1804
The Corp~ of Loyal Stirling Volunteer Artillery and Loyal Stirllng and Falkirk Volunteer Infantry under the command of Lieut-Col JAHES N RIND were relieyened from permanent duty in the Castle and to~n of Stirling by the 15
Division of the 2nd Battalion of Reserve on Sunday 15th April after having been on that duty for 41 days from 28th February during which time the Corps behaved with the greatest proshypriety and correctness and were complimented in a very handsome manner by Lieut Governor GRAHAM before they left the garrlson who after inspecting them on Tuesday expressed his high approbation of their military appearance and high state of discipline and that they were fit to go on any service
The ~th Forfarshire Volunteers commanded by LieutshyCol RIDDOCH marched from Dudhope Castle Barracks on Wednesday forenoon where they had been on permanent duty upwards of 6 weeks On Wednesday morning 25th April the 5th Forfarshyshire Volunteers commanded by Lieut-Col MYLNE marched from Dundee for Hontrose ~here they are to remain on permanent dutJ for 21 days
SHIPPING MEIIS
First Sriag Sbip for Riga To _il witb tbe first con __ oy from Lei t h the brig Ln d u s t y
~ ~ Rater wJul be clear to receive on board goud~ by 15~ JerDar for aD of lover ports of the Baltic if freight of Cered For partirlars apply to HrTHOHAS MAXWELL the Sbl p I 5 busllaDd Duadee January t a t b 1804
FOR IEII TOil
A fine American vesiel the Mentor iO~LAND GIBBS Master The Mentor is expected at Dundee by [he middle of Aprll and ~ill positively sail by the l~th M~y fir Sooner if cncour3ging freight offers The Mentor i~ an uncommonly fine new yenessel of 280 tons burden sails remarkably fast and has excellent accobullbullodation for passengers For freighL or pa~sage apply to bull aYID KARTIH Dundee 22nd March 1804
0 ~~e aorning of Saturday last the 11th i n s t the SloopCeeA ~t captain WEBSTER of Dundee loaded wlth coal ~a
ca~ ~_ about 3 miles west at Arbroath Crew s av e d February 1804
-- rDiDg a small coastingyenes~el ran ashore near Be r ]_ - _ January 1804
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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ADMIRAL VISCOUNT DUNCAN
ADAM DUNCAN was born at Dundee on July 1st 1731 the second son of Mr ALEXANDER DUNCAN of Lundle The house in which he was born used to stand at the right side of the entrance to the Se8gate but this old building was taken down in August 1866 when the Sesgate was widened
Duncen received the rudiments of his education in Dundee He entered the Navy in 1740 on board the Shoreham frigate In 1701 Commodore Keppel commanded the Valiant 74 guns at the taking of Havannah snd Duncen distinguished himself in that action When the American war broke out he was appointed to the command of the Monarch 74 guns and showed great skill in contending with the superior fleets of France and Spain when they cleared the Channel in ]779 In 1780 he vas sent under RODNEY to co-operate in the revictualling of Gibraltar then blockaded by the French and Spanish fleets He bore a distinguished part in the brilliant series of manoeuvres by vhich LORD HOWE in 1782 revictualled Gibraltar at the head of 34 ships of the line On 1st February 1793 he vas made Vice-Admiral and In April 1795 received the chief command 1n the North Sea and vith it the opportunity of proving the saviour of his country
tie had a rapid eye and intrepid dec ision in a c t Lon boldness in danger and vlgour in command and gentleness in disshyposltion He vas a tall athletic figure
Symptoms of insubordination had broken out among the men ln Yarmouth Roads and they finally mutinied at the Nore Duncan ordered up the marines seized six of the mutineers and called the vhole ships company on board He told them that hed rather rule them by love than fear but that he vould put to death the first person vho ventured to di5pute his authoritJ He asked those vho vould stand by him to go to the starboard side of the ship and the vho Je crew va t h the eKception of the SlK mutineers ran to starboard
Although deserted by every ship in the fleet eKcept his own and the Adamant he blockaded the passage from the Te ae I ith the t o ships practising from time to time the ruse of aking signals as if hi s fleet had been in sight The rest of the fleet gradually joined him The Admirals fleet had 18 weeks at sea and several of the ships had suffered much from recent gales and were in need of pr cv t sions and repairs The Admiral put into Yarmouth Roads on 3rd October 1797 to refit and revictual leaving a squad~on of observation on the Dutch coast On October 9th he received a signal that the enemys fleet was at sea and he immediately weighed anchor and raced across the German Ocean with such speed that the enemy was not Jet out of sight of the shore of Holland when he reached the scene DE WINTER who commanded the Dutch armament was a man of bold courage and eKperience but encumbered as he was with land forces intended for the invasion of Ireland he had not attepted to leaye the TeJel until the beg~nning of October
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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when he learned that the English fleet had been driven to Yarmouth Roads by stress of weather The DUlCh Government gave orders for the lroops to be disembarked and the fleet to set sail and make their way to Brest The Dutch fleet conshysisted of 15 ships of the line and 11 frigates the English numbered 16 ships of the line 3 frigates and several cutters Duncan stationed his fleet in such a way as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Ie xe L and having done thi s he bore down on hi s opponents and hove in sight of them on October 11th drawn up in order of battle at the distance of 9 miles from the coaSl between Camperdown and Egmont Admiral Duncan gave the signal to break the line and get between the enemy and the shore a movamp which accounted for the remarkshyable success which followed by preventing the enemys ships from withdrawing into the shallows out of reach of the British ve s s els Dunc e n pierced the centre of the Dutch line and laid himself alongside De Winters flag ship and shortly afterwards lhe action became general- each English sh1p engaging its advershysary but still between them and the lee shore De Winter gave the signal for his fleet to unite 1n close order but from the thickness of the smoke his order was not generally seen Notshywithstanding the utmost efforts of valour on the part of the Dutch the superiority of Brit teh skill and di sc t p Lt ne soon appeared in the engagement For three hours Admiral Duncan and De Winter fought within pistol shot but by degrees the Dutchmans fire slackened his masts fell one by one overboard amidst the loud cheers of the British sailors and at lenglh he struck his flag after half his crew were killed or wounded and his ship incapable of making any further resistance
This action ~as one of the most important fought at se~
d_ring the Revolutionary war The lasses ~ere 825 men in the British fleet and 1160 Dutchmen besides the crews of the prizes ~ho amounted to above 6000 On the arrival of Admiral Duncan at the Nore on October 17th he ~as created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Viscount Duncan of Camperdo~n and Baron Duncan of Lundie to which estate he had succeeded by the death of his brother and a penS10n of pound2000 a year was granted his Lo r ds h r p for h i ms el f and the two ne x t heirs of the peerage The thanks of both Houses of Parliament ~ere
unanimously voted to the fleet and the City of London presented Lord Duncan with the freedom of the Clty and a s~ord of 200 guineas value
His Lordship visited Dundee and in full unifotm and carrying his valuable sword passed in procession along the High Street of Dundee to receive the honours conferred upon him by the town
In 1799 Lord Duncan was created Admiral of the White He retained command of the North Sea until 1800 when he retired into private life He died at Corn hill near Kelso on August ~th IBO~ and was butied in the family vault in Lundie Churchyard
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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GEORGE DEHPSTER
GEORGE DEHPSTER of Dunnichen ~~s born in December 1732 in Dundee where his father resided He received his early instruction at the Gr~mmar School ~nd afterwards studied at the University d St Andrews Subsequently he went to Edinburgh to study law and in 1755 became a member of the Faculty of Advocates He practised at the Bar for a short period only but spent a considerable time trsfelling on the Continent While he was in Edinburgh he moved in the best circles in society His more intimate associates were young men of talent among whom were David Hume John Home and Alexander CaTIyle He was a member of the Poker Club estabshylished by Adam Fergu~son and in 1756 he became a member of the Select Society which was instituted by Allan Ramsay son of the poet for the i mp r o vesaen t of the members in the art of public speaking In 1761 he was admitted a member of the Hammermen Incorporation of Dundee
On the death of his father in 175~ Mr Dempster succeeded to the family e~t8tes These estates comprised Du nn i c he n near Fo r f a r Neab I gg t n g in the pari S1 of Monikie and Omachie Laws and Ethiebeaton in the parish of Monifieth and had been purchased by his grandfather who as a merchant and banker in Dundee Mr Dempster took a great interest in the manufactures and agriculture ot his native county In 1762 he offered himself for the Parliamentary representation of the Po r t e r and Fife d Ls tr Lc t of burghs hich then c c n s t sted of Forfar Perth Dundee Cupar and St Andrews He was s uc c e s s r u L but at the expense- of about pound10000 which led to the sale of his estates in Monifieth and Monikie He entered the House of Commons as an independent member when it met on November 25th 1762 As an M P he took a deep interest in the various matters brought before the Hous~ but devoted his chief attention to the promotion of commerce and manufact ures He took a special interest in the llnen trade and when the subject came before P~rliamcnt he was instrumental in obtaining important concessions to the tradla of the di strict
In the early part of 1763 mee t i ng s ve r e held by s ev e r e I merchants and manu f u c t u r e r s in Dundee to c o nes r d e r whether it was possible to e s t a b l t sh a Bank for the benefit of the to n and neighbourhood there being at that time no banks 1n Scotland except 1n Ed1nburgh Slid GlasgowHr Dempster attended t he s e meetings and did hi s utmost to promote t he object in vie The result as a resolution to establish a Bank in Dundee to commence business on August 1 1763 under the firm of George Dempster amp Co and under the name of the Dundee Banking Co The Bank continued in existence for ~ore than 100 years and was ultimately amalgamated with the Royal Bank of Scotland on February 20 1864
The Burgh of Dundee acknowledgeu the benefits derived from his attention to its affairs by having his portrait paintshyed by Galnsborough and hung up in tne Council Chamber where it still remains today
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
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3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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Hr~ Dempster retired from the representation of the Fife and Forfar Burghs in 1790 and devotecl the remainder of his life chiefly to the improvement of his estates and to the introduction of a better state of a~riculture The Act for the Encouragement of the Fisheries was obtained chiefly by hi3 exertions and the a n s t t t u t a o n of the British Fishing Co was mainly due to him and to his zealous fellow-labourers Sir Williaro Pulteney Mr Beaufoy and the Duke of Argyle kbout the same time he attempted to establish a village in connection with the manufacture of cotton on his property of S~ibo on the coast of Sutherland but the disadvantages of the situation precluded success He also made a similar attempt to introshyduce the cotton trade at Stanley ~hich was more successful
When Hr Demp~rer first began the improvemenL of his estates the Highland proprietors were driving out their tenantry for the saKe of pasturing cattle He became the more anxious to find employment for the people and showed an t e po s t n g e xa e e Le in the me n a g eme n t of his estate He granted long leases to his tenants freed them from all personal service and enc Lc s ed and drained his lands He built the neat village of Letham in 1788 giving off lots to feuars at pound2 per acre Before he commenced hi s operation the ground we s amongst the worst on the estate and brought only pound5 of rent which the tenant was unable to pay In 1813 this same ground yielded pound200 per annum in the shape of feuduty He drained and improved the loch moss of Dunnichen and the peat bog of Restennet by ~hich he added greatly to the extent and valuamp of his property
Hi5 political like his commercial and agricultural opinions were in advance of the times When the French Revolution of 1792 broke out he hailed it as the dawn of more liberal opinions in Europe and was one of the parties who signed the congratulatory 3ddress got up by the local Whi~
Club to the President of the French National Assembly Subshysequent events ho~ever modified considerably the enthusiasm then men Lf e s t e d
Mr Dempster was s e c r e ra r y to the Scotti sh Order of the Thi st Le an office which he held for )1 years but ~lch as said to be more honourable than lucrative He was a director in the E~st India Company and at one period was on the point of being appointed to the hi~h office of Governor-General of Hr i t Lsh India HE was the first who discovered t h e mode of fitting salmon to be s ei t to the London markets and thus was a great benefactor to the Le s s e es of t te Sc c t t a sh f a sne r t e s The winters of the latter years of hi Igt life were spent at St Andrewli sod in th~t ~nLient city he enjoyed ~he society of a p~triarch liKe himself Dr Adam Fergusson 3nd of the learned professors of the University He died on February 13th 1818 in the 86th ye a r of his age
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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ADAH FERGUSSON
Adam Ferguason ~as born in 1732 the son of the Minister of Lo g t e r a t t Pe r t h sh t r e and as educated at Perth and then at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh Through the patronage of the Duchess of Atholl he took up a commission as 8 Chaplain to the 42nd Regiment and was licens ed as a preacher and went off to Flanders in 1745 He resigned his chaplaincy in 1757 and after a few months as Librarian of the Advocates Library was for two years a tutor in the family of the Earl of Bute In 1759 he became Professor of Natural Philosophy From 1773 to 1775 he accompanied Lord Chesterfield on his conshytinental travels and in 1778 was sent to America as one of the commissioners trying to make the colonists reconsider their Declaration of Independence He resigned the chair of Phil shyosophy in 1785 and w~nl to live at Manor near Peebles ~here
he was able to devote himsalf largely to farm ing i n wh t c h he had always had an interest He again visited the Continent and was in Berlin and Vi SI1na but his intention of visiting Rome was frustrated owing to the disturbance caussd by the French Revolution On returning to Scotland he s ec t Le d at St Andrews
SIR GEORGE HAClENZIE OF KOSEHAUGH
Sir George w~ a nephew of the Earl of Seaforth and was born at Dundee in 1636 and educated at the Grammar School in Dundee before going to the UniverSities of St Andrews Aberdeen and Bourges He became Advocate in 1659 and ~as briefed to defend the Marquls of Argll at his trlal ln 1661 In the same year he ~as appointed a justlce for criminal casas It fell to him in h i a o f f i c ae I capacity to conduct prosecushytions of the Covenanters and plotters At the Revolution he was one of the flV~ Jacobite members who remained in the Conshyventlon to oppose the resolution that James VII had forfeited the throne but he then withdrew to Eng La n d and died at Westshymt n s t e r on 8 Hay 1691
He des er v e s to be remembered as the founder of the Advocates Library now the National Library of Scotland which had its beginnings when Mackenzie was Dean ~f the Faculty of Advocates in 1682 and he delivered a lecture inaugurating the library ln 1689
SIR THOMAS HOPE
Su r Thomas was born circa 1580 the son of a Burgess of Edinburgh and was admitted Advocate ln 160SHe built up B very successful practice at the Sar Charles I appointed him Lord Advocate in 1626 and made him a baronet in 1628
It was Slr Thomass sixth son Sir James born in 1614 a Lord of Session in 1649 and one of Cromwells Judges in 1642 and 1654 who carried on the family and was the anceator of the Earls of Hopetoun
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
+~~~~~+~~+
mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
23
WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
25
4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
26
GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
27
MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
29
WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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THE FUNERAL
This interesting ceremony is to take place on Saturday the 22nd February 1806 and p r e p e r e t t o n e for the body lying in state in the Painted Chamber on the two preceding days are nearly completed
The remains of WILLIAM PITT are to lie 10 State in the Fainted Chamber on the 20th and 21st inst Bnd the funeral 15 to tdke place on the day following
College of Arms February 15th THE NOBILITY PRIVY COUNSELLORS JUDGES LAW
OFFICERS BARONETS K~IGHTS Of THE BATH KNIGHTS CLERGY ESQUIR ES AMD GENTLEMEN who propose to a t tend the public iuneral of the Rt Hon WILLIAM PITT which is to proceed from the Painted Chamber to Westminster Abbey on Saturday mornin~ the 22nd in~t ~re requested to ~end their titles names and address~ to the College of Arms St Rennet IS Hill St Paul1s before 4 oclock on the afternoon of Wednesday next the 19th in order that they may be ranked in the Proce5s~on
according to their several degrees d~gnit~es and q ua I f t a e s
Those persons in the Procession yho are not to wear mou r n i ng cloaks c f f a c La I 80 118 or habits ill appear in mOUrnlGg without weepers and ~ith mournlng swords Knights of the s ev e r e I Orders to wear their collars Naval and Military Officers to be ~n their full uniforms ~lth crape around their arms and 1n their hats and the clergy in theJr clerical habits
19
THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
+~~~~~+~~+
mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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THE THEATRE IN CASTLE STREET DUNDEE
Hrs Linda HcGil1 in the Local History Department of the Central Library Dundee has produced some notes resulting from her research into Theatres in Dundee
A note about the Theatre in Yeamen Shore ~as
reported in the first booklet and she also reported her findings about the Theatre Royal in Castle Street shown below
IIn 1810 a new theatre was built in Oastle Street This was quite luxurious compared to the former granary in Yearnen Shore It consisted of a capacious pit three tiers of boxes and an eltenS~Ve gallery bullbullbull the seats of the boxes are stuffed and covered with beautiful scarlet cloth The manager of this new theatre was HARRY SIDDONS a member of the most prominent theatrical family of the era His famous mother SARA SIDDONS soon appeared at the theatre
In 1839 a scheme for a new theatre was announced but this came to nothing The Theatre Royal continued to be the mMin venue for plays until 1885 It was often a struggle to keep up public interest in the productions and the newspapers lament the low aud~ences for some performances The bUilding is still standing today and can be easily identified by the bust of Shakespeare on the wall
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mmm SIU 1UI SAlE To be sold B ~tiry of ciJt~pBid Li~ salt se Mrs KJM()JXDs stop 1IuJ of
rh Lrra)88re 1le salt is of trl eJaellent quality am far superica to BTly Scots salt bull nether far allJIlB ships [rOV1SJm5 or fSIIily use 23rd February 1804
UKJ Ipound49IOC IICH4S CJICNi as the taxxs to inform tie JAi1ic r-llllt he is resoy to aeesure Janj am
all kllds of artificers loDIk viz Masa1 hght Glazier Pleister 81T1 Painter IOOrlc ampc CXJ the J105t I8BnIb1fgt teres
At1regts to IJpoundHoS rucNJ at his 1aJg~ owsi re 10 Mr SImEN wright EJrraj
Close JIoiuTB-1ISte LUde Apr-il 2 10Ci6
~ to the delth of frfr AIpoundWaR K11M4R laYi ~ LUde AIEXNCEJl ~
tEretlY ~ 1euro11M to offer his services in tMt C8p0City 81T1 trly persm f~ him with BIplO)GB1t shB11 be pnctua1ly atteXJaj to 81T1 a1 tie ensr ffi39GI1Bblfgt eeres ChErs to be irliresseurod to hiJ1l at his toBe 5DJth side of 1iigl Street f4nEe
Harch 26 lElJ6
lHllfJ1Dl alP am lrill ce tpound1d ee the New Im Farfar a1 tbrlIy tie 14th AJril 1ElJ6 Hiss ~ of ~asl PresicD1t Major 1UIfIUNlfAf Assistant DiIner to be CD the Table lit 4 oclock Fccter HardJ 26 1806
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
22
SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
23
WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
29
WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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PROPERT TO LET OR SELL
To be let and entered to immediately for the ensuing crop and year only that possession lying within the pa r t sf of Liff with houses and pertinents thereof as occupied for some time past by THOMAS WATSON The possession consists of two considerable portiDns of land distinct from each other the one situated at the l1rkton of Liff with the houses for accommoshydation above-mentioned the other at the full distance of a mile in the Backmu1r of Liff These will be let separately or as a whole as offerers may incline
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee January 1804
Forfarsh1re
The lands of BelIaty lying in the parish of Glenyla as presently possessed by WILLIAH ROBERTSOH There is about 100 acres of good arable land with a southern exposure lying on the banks of the Riv~ Islay which is mostly inclosed and subshydivided with stone dykes and all well-watered As a great ruad from the high to the low country goes through the farm it would be of most eligible situat ion for ~ drover
Offers to be given to Mr WEDDERBURN of Wedderburn at Dirkhill Cupar Fife Mr BROWN of Coal town by fiaddington or to Mr THOMAS SMITH Write~ Argyle Square Edinburgh and ~uch
as are not accepted shall be concealed 1f desired January 1804
The present lease of the farm of Easter or Over Balgillo sometimes called Me1kle Balgillo lying in the parish of Tannadice expire~ at Martinmas next when it is to be let by the present tenant with the one half of it in grass and a f1eld in turnip To Wester Balgillo this farm would make a most convenient and profitable addition There is one of the best quarries in the country upon it in constant us~ and very conshyvenient The ferm is situated about 1 mile trom the turnpike road between Brechin and Forfar and not far from the Bridge of Finhaven on the South Esk The Land TaI is redeemed The lands are bound to no mill The Ministers stipend is only about pound7 and the tiend is exhausted Enquiries may be made of DAVID OGILVY Esq of Cononsyth at Brechin or fATRIer Of1R E~q
of Bridgeton at Forfar February 1804
To be let in the County of Angus and entry immed1ately on Mertinmas next an extensive and valuable farm on Ross1e of about 250 acres in high order most advantageously situated with1n B couple of miles of Montrose For further particulars apply to CHARLES THOHSON Esq or JOHN MILLER Oer~eer ~t Rossie
February IBOli
Dundee Lease of a foundry at Dundee
To be let for such a term of yea~s ~~ m~y be agreed upon ~ith entry immediately that Foundry and enclosed area
21
lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
22
SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
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WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
25
4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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lying on the south side of the Seagate Dundee lately occupied by JOHN CRAWFURD amp SON
Apply to JOHN OGILVIE amp SONS Writers Dundee April 1804
GROUND TO BE FEUED
The east end of Nursery gardens part of the lands of Blackness On Wednesday the 26th February will be sold in lots by public roup on the ground of the premises at 12 oclock noon a feu of upwards of 2 acres of the east end of the Nursery garden lying betwi~t the Scouring burn and Blackness Road
For further particulars apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS Writers in Dundee in whose hands a plan of the ground will be seen or to Hr SAHUEL BELL Architect Dundee
February 1806
Earls Inn to be let with entry at Whitsunday neKt That large commodious lodging at West Shore as presently possessshyed by Hrs REID with coachhouse stable offices and a large garden also Peep a Daythat plessant villa at east end of the Town about 12 minutes walk from the Cross Water brought to the kitchen by a pipe with two wine and two coal cellars washing house stable and coachhouse Also a large garden well stocked with fruit trees in full bearing and a variety of small fruits a bleaching green and good conveniency for bathing Entry also at Whitsunday neKt
Apply to GEORGE GRAY Dundee February 20 1806
LODGING FOR SALE WITH GARDEN AND OUTHOUSES
The house garden and outhouses in the Nethergate of Dundee belonging to the heirs of the late Mr WILLIAH CRICHTON merchant The house consists of nine good rooms besides closet kitchen garrets four cellars and washing house and innumerable conveniences behind the house there is a small garden henshyhouse ampc
Apply to PATERSON amp JAHES SAUNDERS ~riters in Dundee in whose hands are the Title Deeds
28 February 1806
Fife HOUSES TO LET AT WOODHAVEN
Entry at Whitsunday next The mansion house of Wood-haven consisting of a kitchen and five rooms pleasantly situate on the south bank of the Tay Also Woodmuir house lying betwi~t Woodhaven and Newport consisting of two flats with four rooms in each fIst and a garden
Apply to Hr ALEXANDER BALFOUR Dundee for further information
February 1804
22
SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
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April 3 lfai
23
WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
25
4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
26
GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
29
WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF INDIGENT SICK
On Monday last at the principal quarter)y meeting of the Society the following office-bearers were chosen for mansBing the business of the Institution to the same term in the ensuing year
DAVID JOBSON Junior Esq Preses ~ ALEXANDER MITCHELL Grocer Treasurer ReV llIDHOHAS 11ITT Clerk
District 1 of the Town and suburbs to the east of Church St shyMr JAKES WALKER Manufacturer Collector Messrs JAKES HAXWELL Manufacturer
JAMES HUCHEN and RQBERT HILN weavers Visitors
District 2 - Hill amp Chapelshade Messrs ALEXANDER WILLIAHSON wright and ALEXANDER ANDERSON
merchant Collectors Messrs GEORGE DOle and DAVID SAHSON Manufacturers and
Rev JAMES SMITH Visitors
District 3 - From Church Street to Trades Hall The Rev THOHAS RAITT Collector Messrs JOSEPH FERGUSON merchant CHARLES RAE Brewer and
ALEXANDER MILLAR baker Visitors
District 4 - From Trades Hall to Burial and Coutties wynd Mr JOHN StIRVING wright Collector Messrs ROBERT TORBET upholsterer JAMES ABERDEIN and
THOMAS FISHER merchants Vis~tors
District 5 - From Burial and Coutties wynds to Tay Street Mr MUNGO SHEPHERD merchant Collector Rev DAVID DAVIDSON Messrs CHARLES BRUCE tobacconist and
ROBERT RAMSampY Brewer Visitors
District 6 - From Tay Street to the westward Mr DAVID LOWDEN feuar Collector The Rev PATRICK MVICAR Messrs JAMES LYON tobacconist and
Mr JAHES SHITH Manufacturer V~sitors
During the bye~gone year the Society has expended L146l9S Sterling on 406 families consist1ng of 924 individuals
SOld IohJle se the boil 1nJsE of J QUB amp 00 bullbull flrurBhty Ferry se 1- ra- fXUrl IlalaquoIy y ally
April 3 lfai
23
WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
25
4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
26
GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
27
MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
28
13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
29
WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
30
WRITERS AND THE JUDICIARY
For the benefit of people residing outwith Scotland I append the definition of Writer to the Sigaet or (WS) as shown in Chambers Dictionary
A member of an e nc tent society of solicitors in Scotland who formerly had the exclusive right to prepare all summonses and other writs pertaining to the Supreme Court of Justice and still have the exclusive privilege of preparing Crown writs A Writer is a Solicitor
A Signet is one of the Royal seals for authenticating grants
The Court of Judic~ry was established in 1672 by way of re-organizing the administration of criminal justice The judges are known 8B Lords or Commissioners of Juaticiary and in the early 19th century their personnel became identical with the Lords of Session
An Advocate j IJ a pLe a de r in a law-court equivalent to the En8l1 sh barrister The Advocates are organis in a Faculty headed by a Dean
WRITERS MENTIDNED
John CAMPBELL Stirling Robert CLARK Perth George CONDlE Perth James DACRES Brech1n Anthony DAVISON Montrose John NICOLL ForEer John OGILVIE amp Sons Dundee Paterson SAUNDERS Dundee Peterson amp James SAUNDERS Dundee Devid SKITH Arbroeth Thames SMITH Edinburgh
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INDEX Page
ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
26
GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
29
WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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ABERCROHBY Hon Major 12ABERDEIN James merchant Dundee 23 ADAH Charles merchant Dundee deed 6ADAH David merchant Farfer 9ALl SON David Leven
8ALISONWilliam merchant Perth 2ALLARDICE David ESQ bull Pittendreich 5ANDERSON Alexander merchant Dundee 23 ANDERSON David Corn dealer Couper Grange 3 ANDERSON James ~in8sb8rns 8ANDERSON William Cupar Fife 8ANDERSON William NewbuTgh 8ARMADALE Lord Circuit Court 10ARNOT David grocer Perth 2ARNOTT Johanna Perth 6 AURIOL Ro b e r t Esq of Iinnoull deceased 6
BALFOUR Alexander Dundee 22 BALLANTYNE Charles merchant Burntisland 1 BARON Wil11am deed bull St Andrews 5BARRACK AleIander Vintner Forfer 1 BEATTIE John merchant Hontrosr 2 BELL Samu~l Architect Dund~~ 22 BELL William merchant Dundee 4 BENNET David Vintner Inchture 8 BL4IR John Stampmast~r Alyth 9 BLAIR Thomas Stampmast~r Alyth 9 8LfTH Robert weaver Cupar 9 BOGIE Alexander Kirkcaldy 8 BOfTER Hiss Ann Wester Anstruther 8 BRAID John Hairdress~ St Andrews 9 BROWN John Manufacturer Forfar 9 BROWN Mr Coaltown by HaddingtDn 21 BRUCE Alexander Weaver Dun~e 7 BRUCE Charles Io be c c on t st Dundee 23 BRUCE Rev Mr Chaplain 12BRUCE Mrs of Arnot 5BUCHAN David m~rchant Hontrose 2 BUIST William Hanufacturer Cupar 8BURN John ESQ of Coldoch 5BfARS James merchant Forfar 7
CABLE AI~xander W~aver Forfar 8CAHPBELL Hi ss Ann Trapaud 5 CAMPBELL David ESQ of GI~nlyon 6 CAHPBELL John ESQ of Iinloch 5CAHPBELL Mi ss Ke t b e r Lne 6 CAHPBELL R Esq of Stirling 5 CARGILL amp BALFOUR merchants Arbroath 8 amp 9 CARNEGIE Hiss HontroS8 6CHAPMAN G eo r ge merchant Hon t r oae 3 CHRISTIE Miss Springbank Stirling 6CLARK John Coppersmith Perth 2 CLARK William merchant Scryn~ of Panbrid~ 9
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22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
26
GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
27
MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
29
WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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4
22
CLEMENT Ebeneer merchant Perth 1 COCKBURN Mrs Innkeeper Cupar 4 COLLIER THOMAS amp CO Cowgate Dundee 8 COLVILL John Town Clerk Arbroath 4 CONSTABLE Alexander carrier Cupar 9 CRABB Thomas Cars ebu r n 3 ampCRAWFORD John merchant Falkirk 6 CRAWFURD John amp son Seagate Dundee CRICHTON William merchant Dundee CUNNINGHAH James merchant Kirriemuir CURRIE James Netherton of Melgund
DALGAIRNS William amp Charles Bleachers DAVIDSON Rev David Dundee DAVIE John Stamp Maater Inchture DEAS Major Madras Cavalry
22 9 4
Meigle 9 23
9 5
DEMPSTER Mrs Catherine deceased 6 DEUCHARS Alexander Carrier Kirriemuir 9 DICK James Craigmiln Panbride deceasad 4 DOIG George Manufacturer Dundee 23 DOIG James Glammis 9 DON Maj or 12 DOW David decd bull Saddler Dunkeld 4 DOWNIE Alexander Vintner Brechin 3 DOUGLAS Archibald Eeq Rose-hall 5 DUFF Peter merchant Perth 3 DUNCAN - Smith Errol 10 DUNCAN Thomas Land measurer Dundee 20
EDWARD David merchant Brechin 3 ELDER John Master of the Industy 13 ERSKlNE David merchant Brechin 9
FAIRWEATHER Alexander merchant Glammis 9 FALCONER Peter Saddler Lonsforsan 8 FARQUHARSON D Grocer High St Dundee 9 FERGUSON Charles merchant lnchture 8 FERGUSON Jos lIPh merchant Dundee 23 FERGUSSON John Banker Cupar 2 FlNDLAY James Montrose 8 FINLAY John Forfar 3 FINLAYSON Peter Farmer Maina of Pitcairn 10 FISHER James Manufacturer Dun keld 9 FISHER Thomas merchant Dundee 23 FORBES Catherine 10 FORBES James Aleseller Perth 10 FORfSES Janet 10 FORBES Jean 10 FORBES Margaret 10 FORD James merchant Dundee 2 FOTHRINGHAM Major 20 FRASER John Channelhall 4
GlBBS Rowland Master of the Mentor 13 GlLLIES Colin Esq merchant Brechin 3 GLOAK Alexander Cowgate Dundee 9 GOW George merchant Arbroath 8
26
GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
27
MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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GRAHAM John Esq of Leitchtown 5GRAHAH Lieut Governor 13GRAY Charles Esq ef Carsa GRAY Geerge Dundee
13 22
GRUBB J amp CO BROUGHTY FERRY 23GUNN Joho lIintneL Perth I
G1ITHRIE Patrick merchant Dundee 1GUTHRlE amp WYLL1E 4
HALL George merchant Hontrose 2 HARVIE Robert amp Archibald Carllet Nanuf r s Stirling 2HASLUCI Miss Mary Birmin8ham 5HAYNES Mrs E Broughty ferry deed 4HENDRY Thomas merchant Hontrase 8HIGGINS Mrs Marian 5HILL Andr ee Megt 011 Hill twn Dundee )HUCHEN James Weav e r Dundee 23HUNTER Andrew Vintner Montrase I
INCHES Thomas Manufacturer Coullar Angus 9INGLIS Andrew ee r c han r Kirkcaldy 4INGLIS David Glammis 8INGLIS John Innkeeper Kirkcaldy 10 IR1INE Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain Bart 8IVORY J AMES amp CO Doug La s t own 3
JAMIESON Alexander Newburgh Fife 8 amp 9 JARRON Georse of Balbinny oJOBSON David Junior 23 JOHNSTON Miss Christian Stirling 5
(EAY Dr Forfar 10 KERR Peter Vintner Cupar Fife 2KIDD oIilliam v eav e r Barry 8 KING Rev Hr John Auchterarder )KINGO John Crail 8 KINNAIRD Lieut-Col the Hon Charles 11 KINNEAR Alexander Land measur er deceased 20KINNEiR Mrs Ann 6 KINNEjR John merchant Montrase 9 KIRKWOOD Mrs head of the Murraygate Dundee 20
LAING amp ASHMORE Manufactmiddoturers Perth 1 amp 3LAIRD Peter Stamp Mester Glammis 8 amp 9 LAWS ON amp REID Manufacturers Falkland 3LEIGH Captain 11
LITHGOW Captsin Robert 5LOGAN Rev Mr St Ninians 7 LORIMER James ~eaver Seagate Dundee 9LOW Miss Catherine Clatto 7 LO~ James Xirriemuir 8LOW Robert ESQ of Clatto 5LOWDEN David feuer Dundee 23LOWNIE Dundee 2LUKlE GeorBe merchant Glamm~s 8LYON James Tobacconist Dundee 23
MDOUGALL Pe t r Lck Vintner Perth 1 MIHTY~E William merchant Trades Hall Dundee 7MYICAR Rev Patric~ Dundee 23
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
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ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
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SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
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10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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MALLOCH John merchant Blair~uwrie 9 MANN David merchant Forfar 9 MARTIN David Dundee 3 MARTIN James merchant Hurraygate Dundee 9 MARTIN John ViAtbullbull ~ Brechin 2 MAULE Hias Lucy Brechin Castle deceased 6 MAXWELL JAMES manufacturer Dundee 23 MAXWELL Thomas Dundee 13 HEEI Andrew merchant South Ferry 9 HELVILL James Leuchars 8 HETHVEN LORD Circuit JUdge 11 HILLiR Ale~ander Baker Dundee 23 MILLiR George Strathmiglo 8 MILLAR Ro be r t Manufacturer Kirkcaldy deceased 4 MILLAR Robert Leather merchant Brechin 2 amp 3 MILLER John Ove r e ee r Rcs s t e 21 MILLER John Blair merchant Dundee 7 MILLNS James John amp Andrew Quilcoe 3 HILN Robert Weaver Dundee 23 MILNE Patr1ck merchant Forfar 8 MITCHELL Alelander Grocer Dundee 23 HOON John Hains Bleachfield 7 HORISON Ale~ander merchant Dundee 8 amp7 9 HORR AN Ale~ander Vintner Dundee 1 HORTIHER James Hanufacturer Glamm1s 4 HUIR Charles Inverkeillor 8 HURISON John merchant Arbroath 1 HYLNE Lieut-Col 13
NORWELL Henry merchant Errol 8 amp 9
OGILVY David Esq of Cononsyth 21 OGILVY Captain of the Royal Navy 5 ORR Patrick Esq of Bridgeton 21 OSVALD Hrs Hargaret Falkirk 6
PATTERSON William merchant Kirriemuir 7 PENTLAND John Snr deceased Perth 6 PETRIE Alelander Hontrose 8 PETRIE Robert merchant Arbroath 8 PITCAIRN Andrew Esq bull merchant Dundee 5 PITCiIRN John Esq merchant decd Dundee 6 PORTEOUS Alelander merchant Perth PRAIN Alelander Inchture 8 PROCTOR Patrick Esq 10
RAE Charles Brewer Dundee 23 RAINNEY William Stocking merchant Cupar 2 RAITT Rev Thomas Dundee 23 RAHSAY Hiss 6 RAHSAY Robert Brewer Dundee 23 RANIINE William Erskine Midshipman 5 RANKINE Captain Fifeshire Cavalry 6 REID Hra Dundee 22 RENNY William merchant Arbroath 9 RICHARD Robert St Andrews 8 RICHARDSON John Tanner Perth 2
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
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ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
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SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
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WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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13 RIDDOCH Lieut-Col 12 ampRIND lames N Lieut-Col 13 RINTOUL Lawrence Farmer Glenhead of Cairney I RITCHIE Robert Osnaburgh ROBB William merchant Brechin
BB
ROBERTSON William Bellaty ~lenysla 21
SAMSON David Manufacturer Dundee SANDEMAN TURN BULL amp CO Cowgate Dundee
23 10
SANDFORD Rev Daniel DD Dundee 7 SANGSTER Patrick Manufacturer Perth 5 SCOBIE John merchant Broughty Ferry B amp 9 SCOTT David merchant Coupar Angus 9 SCOTT James merchant Overgate Dundee 7 SCOTT lames ESQ Banker Dundee 5 SCOT Miss Martha 7 SHAND William merchant Montrose 3 SHEPHERD James merchant Kirriemuir SHEPHERD John Crosstown of Aberlemno
B 4
SHEPHERD Mungo merchant Dundee SIDDONS Harry Actor SIHE THOM amp CO Manufacturers Bervie SK1R1ING John Wright Dundee SMALL Rev Dr Robert Dundee SMITH Rev James Dundee SMITH James Manufacturer Dundee SMYTH Hon David of Hethven decd STARK Miss Catherine STARK Robert ESQ STEPHEN Mr Wright Broad Close Dundee STEWART John Tinker STRACHEN Hiss of Balgarras STRATON Rev Hr Brechin
TAYLOR William Weaver Hawkhill Dundee THOM Aleander merchant Bervie THOHAS James Innkeeper Perth THOHSON Ann THOHSON Charles Esq THOHSoN James Esq Stonehaven THOHSON John Hason TODD William merchant Newburgh TORBET Robert Upholsterer Dundee TOSH Aleander Manufacturer Hawkhill TULL1S John merchant Perth TURNBULL William
WALKER Dav1d ESQ of Fefield WALKER Jallles WALKER James carrier Lintrathen WALKER James Hanufacturer Dundee WALLICE John West Port Dundee WALLACE Robert merchant Perth WATSON James merchant Errol WATSON Thomas WATT Rev Mr Bla1rlog1e WATT Hrs of Heath1e
23 20
3 23
3 23 23
6 5 5
20 5
20 5
9 3 3
10 21 5 10
9 23
Dundee II 3
10
5 5 7
23 9 2 9
2 I 7
12
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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WEBSTER Captain Master of Good Intent WEBSTER Ge or ge merchant Forfar WEBSTER James merchant Brechin WEDDERBURN Hr of Birkhill Cupar WEHYSS Thomas Junior Balgill0 Bleachfield WEMYSS Thomas Senior Burnhead Dundee WEMYSS William Manufacturer Le uc h a r s WIGHTON AleIander merchant King St Dundee WILLIAMSON AleIander Wright
13 1 2
21 B 9 9 7
23 WILSON AleIander Saddler Meigle WILSON James Arbroath
BB
WILSON Thomas Carri~ Lintrathen 9 WOOD James merchant Elie- deceased 6 WRIGHT John merchant Perth 1 WYLLIE James decd Westfield of Lawton 4
YEAMAN AleIander Forfar YOUNG AleIander Land measurer High St YOUNG David merchant Kirriemuir YOUNG John BurntisUand
Dundee 8
20 9 9
YOUNG Peter Honduras d ec e e s ed 6
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