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Journal entry – John Grey – 19 May 1835
Tuesday 19th May
I inspected several Woodland Fences which require repair, the stone Walls having gone much to decay. Passed some time with the Workmen at the riverside, and caused the Banks which have now been brought to a proper slope to be planted thickly with cuttings of the dwarf Willow in hopes that it may be the means of securing the sandy soil from being broken by the lash of the River when high. Examined the part of the Embankment in Widehaugh which was so hastily repair
Journal entry – John Grey – 21 May 1835
Thursday 21st
Set out at six o’clock and rode over several Farms in the West part of Langley where there are some matters requiring my attention, among others the state of the Woodland Fences adjoining the burn that passes Langley Mills. It is unfortunate that any thing bringing in such a revenue as the Lead should be so injurious to the vicinity of its manufacture. The Smoke from the Mills alighting on the Fields has a most pernicious effect both upon the herbage and the hea
Journal entry – John Grey – 23 May 1835
Saturday 23rd May 1835
Informed Mr Fenwick that Robinson of Needlesshall who managed to evade the payment of his Arrears to the Hospital by employing parties to buy in his Stock at a low price when sold under a levy of distress, is carrying on his Farm as formerly, though his Goods are in another persons name, & desired him to make a second attempt to obtain payment. Wrote to Mr Beaumonts Agent desiring to be informed whether some persons who have commenced digging Coal in one of the
Journal entry – John Grey – 25 May 1835
Monday 25th
Prepared papers etc for going to Alston, made search among all the Plans in the Office for some relating to the Mining district which I wished to carry up with me. Attended to the operation on the Rivers Banks.
Tuesday 26th May
Attended a Meeting of the Alston Road Trust at Hexham. Received a report of the state of the suspension Bridge over the Tyne, which proves not to be in so bad a condition as I feared. The main timbers are sound, but the platform
Journal entry – Henry Peacock to John Grey – 26 May 1835
Esp Hills 26th May 1835
To the Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital
Gentlemen,
Having had a Bullock killed in consequence of having drank the Water from Langley Smelt Mill, I am induced to apply to you for remuneration, which I am satisfied you will grant, when I state the particulars under which the accident happened, and which are as follows –
The Wall which separates my pasture from th
Journal entry – John Grey – 27 May 1835
Wednesday 27th
Rode to Stublick, Nilstone Rig & Harsondale, having some matters to look after at each. At the latter place, the Road to the Farm buildings lies through a moorish piece of Land, & having never been formed or laid with Stones is nearly impassable. The tenant will lead the materials and it will be necessary to spend a few pounds in improving the road not only for the use of the Farm, but of the Wood on that estate, which is now of sufficient growth, & a consider
Journal entry – John Grey – 28 May 1835
Thursday 28th
Rode up the vale of the Nent, examined Mrs Cowpers Cottage & Ground which had been damaged by working the Crow Coal, her Son having accompanied me. There are several small rents in the House and the timbers are loosened from the Gable at one end, the House however had not been a good one at the time of the occurrence, and the occupier had been very culpable in having the operation going on under it, and holding intercourse with the people digging out the Coal, wi
Journal entry – John Grey – 29 May 1835
Friday 29th May
Road early to Whitlaw Well Farm on the Brampton Road, to see a Lime Kiln that had been built for the use of the Township and is to be paid for by a general collection on the scale of the Poors Rate, which the tenant claimed to be allowed. The Kiln burns Lime well, & as he has only one years of his Lease, I could not expect him to pay the Share, small though it be, of £2.6.0 & therefore allowed it. He called my attention also to the diversion of a stream t
Journal entry – John Grey – 30 May 1835
Saturday 30th May
Rose at six, walked beyond Alston to see the Mill Dam which the Miller stated to be in want of repair, but finding that the injury had arisen from carelessness in allowing the water to flow over the top in time of Flood, instead of by a side Sluice, I insisted upon his repairing it himself. Settled accounts with the Moor Master & Solicitor, examined the state of the School, which is getting into bad repair. The Governor & Co subscribe £25 and the Hospit
Letter – Thomas Wentworth Beaumont to Charles Babbage – 28 Aug 1835
Paris. Aug. 28
My dear Sir,
Can we flatter ourselves that we have prepared anything for our approaching <number> on the 1st. of October? We shall be in England on Wednesday next, when <Young> will <instantly> call on you.
I have nothing <to say in favour> of the Parisian spirit of liberty at the moment. But their coolness and almost cowardice in submitting to doctrinaire tyranny is difficult to be reconciled with their rapidity of <indignatio
Letter – Thomas Wentworth Beaumont to Benjamin Johnson – 27 Aug 1836
Sir,
I have here so much received since my <…..> that I have omitted <telling you> that Mr Clerk (<…. Here that … already heard) will not take up <….> £2,000 he <… ……> cottage & about 2 acres of land adjoining. From Crawhalls estimate I conclude that the House may be estimated at about 1500, and the remainder at 500. Under all the circumstances I suppose we must close with Clark if we cannot <........> his demand for the House, <sit
Letter – Benjamin Johnson to Nixon – 4 Sep 1836
Scarbro’ Sepr. 4th 36
Dear Sir
I have seen Mr Beaumont and he says he is quite certain that Tom Ridley said he had purchased a Poney and asked if he might put it for a time into the Park at Bywell and that he Mr Bt thought he had purchased it of some of the Lead Ore carriers and that Ridley thought he would be able to make a £5 Note of his Bargain by letting it run a few weeks at Bywell. Mr Bt. says he cannot have the Game at Bywell protected upon so expensive a scale. Rodd
Letter – Thomas Wentworth Beaumont to Robert King – 20 Jan 1837
Dublin, January 20, 1837
Sir
Being on the eve of quitting Ireland on my return to England, I feel anxious, when my conduct cannot be open to misconstruction, to make every reparation in human power for any injury which I have inflicted upon anyone whose hospitality and kindness I have experienced. It is to you alone that any reparation is due; and it is extraordinary, that before my arrival in your country I have always considered myself as the most attached of your friends. Have the kindne
Letters – Benjamin Johnson to John Ruddock – 11 Dec 1837
WB Lead Office Newcastle
John Ruddock Esq Hexham
Mr Beaumont having been about on the Continent I have not been able to return an answer to the complaint made by Mr Watson and others of the damage to their land by the Allen Mill Chimney until now and as the application was conveyed through you, may I beg the favour that you will communicate Mr Beaumonts answer to the respective parties. Viz That as soon as the weatherwill allow immediate steps will be taken to remove the cause b
Letter – John Somers to Thomas Wentworth Beaumont – 2 Nov 1838
To Thomas Wentworth Beaumont Esq. Long’s Hotel, Nov 2, 1838
Sir,
I have just been informed by Mr. Dillon Browne, who communicated with you on my part, that you have refused to retract expression used in a letter to Mr. White, and reflecting upon me, and declared that I am unworthy of having further intercourse held with me. I therefore intend to seek a personal interview with you, when I may have an opportunity of convincing you that you were in error; but before I do so, I think i
Letter – Thomas Wentworth Beaumont to John Somers – 4 Nov 1838
Sunday Morning, Half-past Seven o’Clock.
My Dear Sir,
I write in the most perfect good humour to express a hope, for Somers’s sake, that he will be satisfied with the offer I have made of being on the same terms with him as before. I have no vindictiveness in my nature, and desire in my heart only the welfare of all, be they who they may. Should he seek to annoy me he may rest assured that the punishment of every effort will be upon his head, and his alone. He does me an injustic
Report – Eugene Roch – 4 Dec 1838
INDICTMENT OF SUMMARY JURISDICTION Of M. THOMAS WENTWORTH-BEAUMONT against M. SOMERS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Preliminary Reflections
It is rare that such a deep interest becomes attached to a case which has not been tried contradictorily. The proceedings between M. Beaumont, petitioner, and M. Somers, defaulter, have however created such a very vivid impression on public opinion that we have considered it a duty to record them.
The example given by M. Beaumont is such tha
Letter – John Somers – 14 Dec 1838
MR. SOMERS AND MR. BEAUMONT.
To THE EDITOR OF THE MORNING CHRONICLE.
Sir-
On the 24th of January, 1824, Mr. T. W. Beaumont, in an address to the ‘Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of the County of Northumberland,’ stated that lie found reports concerning him had gained credit which rendered him unfit for acting as their representative. He adds, ‘ I must, therefore, decline any further attendance in the House of Commons until I am able to repel the infamous allega
Letter – Robert Dillon Browne – 15 Dec 1838
MR SOMERS MP AND MR T. W. BEAUMONT. LETTER OF MR R. DILLON BROWNE.
To the Editor of the Sligo Champion. Feuillade’s Hotel, Dec 15, 1838
Sir,
I beg to call the attention of the public to the circumstances connected with the late misunderstanding between Mr. Beaumont and Mr. Sanders, and to submit the following statement, which is supported by facts of which I am either myself cognizant or which are established by documentary evidence in my possession. The matter to which I ref
Letter – Charles Ledru – 18 Dec 1838
Advertisement. MR. T. W. BBAUMONT AND MR. J. P SOMERS.
TO THE EDITOR OF GALIGNANI'S MESSENGER. Sir Mr. Beaumont being on the point of leaving Paris, has requested me to transmit to you the accompanying letter from him, in answer to that which Mr. Somers has sent to several of the London newspapers, and which you published this morning. Permit me, sir, to take advantage on this occasion to repel the unjust attack which Mr. Somers has thought fit to make in his letter against
Letter – Thomas Wentworth Beaumont – 18 Dec 1838
To the Editor of the Morning Chronicle
Sir,
I have seen in your paper of the 15th Inst. a letter from Mr.Somers, to which I shall make a brief reply. In commenting on my conduct in the year 1823 towards Lord Grey, it is attempted in that letter to throw obloquy or ridicule upon me, for my belief in a ‘supernatural influence’. I distinctly acknowledge the JUSTICE OF THAT IMPUTATION.
Respecting the other charges they are false, and shall be proved so, at my leisure.
I am, sir, yo
report – Martin Lynch – 10 May 1839
The fourth meeting of the Popular Lecture and Musical Entertainment Society, was held on Saturday evening last. The musical part of the entertainment gave great satisfaction. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Lynch, ‘on the prevention of those diseases to which artizans in lead are subject.’ The lecturer introduced his subject by shewing the difference that exists between the agricultural labourer, enjoying the pure air of heaven during his labour, and the artizans in towns, working in co
Letter – William Bee to George Crawhall – 4 Jul 1839
Lanehill July 4th 1839
Sir
I have been requested to acquaint with the proceedings of the Rated Inhabitants of the Township of Stanhope in the Parish of Stanhope. On Saturday the 22nd Day of June last in Vestry assembled respecting the liability of the said Township to repair a part of that Road leading from Redburn Gate to Shorngate Cross.
On a motion by Mr Jos Roddam - seconded by Mr Cutht Bainbridge
Letter – William Bee to George Crawhall – 9 Jul 1839
Lanehill 9th July 1839
Sir
In consequence of two orders made by the Board for repair of the Highways in the Parish of Stanhope on Saturday the 6th inst at St John's Chapel. I beg to inform you of the proceedings at a meeting of the proprietors and Ratepayers of the Forest Quarter held in the Vestry at St John's Chapel and by an adjournment in the Schoolroom the 22nd Day of June last respecting the repair of a part of the Road leading from Redburn Gate to Shorngate Cro
Letter – George Crawhall to William Bee – 11 Jul 1839
To Willm Bee - Clerk to the Board of Highways
Newhouse July 11th 1839
Dear Sir
I received your letter of the 9th inst containing the orders at a Vestry meeting held at St John's Chapel on the 6th inst fixed upon by the Board of Highways.
The Orders are 1st - That the part of the Road leaving Redburn Gate to Shorngate Cross which is situated in the Forest Quarter be made, and carried by a majority.
2nd It was moved that application be made by the Board t
