Enumeration of the inhabitants of Scotland, taken from the government abstracts of 1801, 1811, 1821 ; containing a particular account of every parish in Scotland, and many useful details respecting England, Wales and Ireland / [James Cleland].

  • James Cleland
Date:
1823
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Credit: Enumeration of the inhabitants of Scotland, taken from the government abstracts of 1801, 1811, 1821 ; containing a particular account of every parish in Scotland, and many useful details respecting England, Wales and Ireland / [James Cleland]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Years 5. runs through in six hours. Since 1802, stage coaches are not allowed to go out nor come into Glasgow on Sunday. The Royal mails excepted. In 1819, there were only 15 street coaches in Glasgow, and of that number, six only plyed regularly on the streets. On Gth March, 1818, Mr. Angus M'Intosh set up a one horse coach ; since that period, these vehicles have increased so much, that on 10th April, 1823, there were 38 plying on the streets. It appears from Arnot's history of Edinburgh, p. 598, that in the year 1752, there were only four- teen hackney coaches in the metropolis of Scotland, and that in 1778 the number had decreased to nine. 1758 Glasgow Marine Society—This society was instituted this year. ] 759 Ttivcr Clyde.—An act of parliament was procured this year for rendering the river navigable for large vessels by means of locks. In 1770, an act was procured for deepening the river, and laying on tonnage dues. 1761' Thistle Bank—This banking company commenced business this year. Some time after this, the Merchant bank, and Messrs. Thomsons' bank were opened. 1761 Woollen Draper.— Mr Patrick Ewing has been a woollen draper in Glasgow for upwards of 62 years; be has long been the father of the trade; and what is more remarkable, has been at the head of his profession for more than half a century. !761 Burying Ground.—The ground on the north side of the High church was pur- chased for a burying ground this year. 1765 College Chapel.—At this period, the professors and students began regularly to at- tend divine service in their own hall. Jamaica-street and Havannah-street were open- ed during this year. 1765 steam Engine.—-Mr. James Watt, during this year, made his first model of a steam engine in a private room in the delftwork near the Broomielaw, in this city. The particulars of the interesting experiments connected with the making of this mo- del, are detailed in the Rise and Progress of the Manufactures of Glasgow, p. 97, 98. 1764 wy'li Cburcb.—The Wynd church was rebuilt this year. This place of worship was taken down in 1 809 after the congregation had removed to St. George's church; among the many respectable families who have long been connected with this congregation, that of Mr. James Hopkirk of Dalbeth, is prominent. Mr. Hopkirk's grandfather contributed to build the Wynd church, during the time of episcopacy, previous to the revolution. The church was then covered with thatch. 17G6 Church Patronage.—Prom the Reformation till this date, the ministers of this city were elected by the magistrates and council, the ministers, and the members of the particular session where the vacancy occurred, and sometimes the whole members of the general session were added, and this practice was continued, notwithstanding that the magistrates had obtained the patronage of the Black friars and St. Marys churches by royal charter In this vear, the magistrates and council were authorized by the court of session to elect Mr. Ballantine to the Wynd church themselves, in consequence of their building and endowing the church, and they have continued the patronage of the city churches ever since. The free Presbyterian meettng-house (now the Chapel of Ease in Canon-street) was built this year in consequence of the dispute about patronage. Mr. William Cruden, minister. . Buryinz Ground.—The North west burying ground was formed this year lln Gold Chains.-The lord provost, baillies, dean of guild, and convener, first began to wear gold chains. Provost Murdoch, baillies Buchanan, Bannatyne and Clark, dean of guild Campbell and convener Jamieson were the-first persons who wore the chains. The convener's chain was made by Napier and Bam, and cost ^OhIOmI*. 1768 Jamaica.strcet Bridge—The foundation stone of this bridge was laid on 29th September, by provost Murdoch, with great masonic solemnity. Prior to this date, small boats came up as far as St. Enoch's burn, where the ong.nal quay terminated IVG8 Forth and Clyde Navigation.-®* Laurence Dundas, Bart, on 10th June, dug out 1708 the first spadeful of earth for the canal. On 5d Sept. 1775 the canal was rendered navigable to Kirkintilloch, and to Stockingfield on 10th Nov, 1775; the collateral cuttoHamiltonhilland the basin near Glasgow, were finished on WtoNoj. 1OT. On Gth July, 1786, the operations commenced for extending the _.u».ff t on from Stockingfield to the Clyde, which were completely finished and the «™JjJ^J from sea to sea on 28th July, 1790, and on Uth Nov. the basin at Port-Dundas was finished. The canal from the Forth to the Clyde is 55 miles long. 1769 MonUand CW.-Although this canal was projected in tins yean it wasjwtWI 31st Dec. 1790, that the junction between the Forth and Clyde °a^°^J™^ canal was completed. The canal from Glasgow to the Monklands, 1- miles long. 1770 X^-The village of Finnieston was laid £^^%R2S£ Stobcross. The name was given in honour of the Rev. Mr. 1 inn.c, v,lio vas cuap- lain in the family.
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