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On Thursday a Lewes Archdeaconry meeting discussed creating an institution to aid widows and orphans of indigent clergymen. A liberal subscription was pledged. Yesterday two men, Tredway Pocock and Charles Maffinger, were brought before Sir Sampson Wright in Covent Garden for burglary with intent, and committed to Newgate for trial.
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Star Inn
Lewes
Tredway Pocock
Charles Maffinger
Sampson Wright
Filkmercer
Newstreet
Covent Garden
Newgate
Maffinger
Brighthelmston
Hobley
Epsom
Godfrey
John Winton
Southover
Mr. Winton
Winton
Cuckfield
Sussex
Liverpool
Fedzer
Arte Ory
Powell
Claw
Chester Fair
Five servant maids rewarded by Archbishop Laud era
Readtnc October 18 reports five servant maids, recommended by the gentlemen of the Corporation, received gold each after three years in one service. Newastie October 18 notes Ann Scott committed to Newgate for murder of her husband following a quarrel in which he struck him with a poker, fracturing the skull. he died after care in infirmary.
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Laud
Newastie
Ann Scott
Newgate
Debtors in Newgate and Weymouth burglary alarm
The report notes eight debtors in Newgate and a breakout by Philip Stacey from Duthary goal. It describes a two pound fifteen shilling penalty for irregular brick laying at Shiffnal and a 15 shilling fine for coursing a greyhound without a licence at Parade Coffee-house. Weymouth burglary details three thieves venturing seven hours, stealing valuables while Mr Edgar and his family slept. Neighbors saw lights but suspects remain undiscovered.
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Newgate
Philip Stacey
Duthary
Plawsworth
Birmingham
Shiffnal
Shropshire
Weyhill
Farnham
Edgar
Weymouth
Canals as Aids to Trade From Bath to Bristol Vision
The essay argues that inland waterways connect London and Bristol, boosting national commerce. It cites ancient and then modern canal projects from Egypt to Burgundy and Russia, noting their strategic routes and extensive sluices as examples of commerce-enhancing infrastructure.
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Bath
Newbury
London
Bristol
England
Joseph
Pharaoh
Egypt
Nile
Red Sea
Herodotus
Necus
Darius
Burgundy
Loire
Seine
Paris
Henry
France
Louis Xiith
Lake of
Ledoga
Russia
Baltic
Caspian
Persia
Cape of Good Hope
Glasgow Merchants Back Canal Plan to Connect Irish Sea to Baltic
A proposed six mile canal across Scotland from the Clyde near Glasgow to the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh aims to link the German ocean with the Irish Sea. The project, already approved for construction, would boost trade, bypass a long voyage around Scotland, and allow Glasgow to supply northern Europe with goods from the south.
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German Ocean
Kingdom of
Scotland
Clyde
Glasgow
Firth of Forth
Edinburgh
Ireland
Germany
Sound
Baltic
Europe
West-India Islands
America
Death by Own Action In Devonshire Gentleman Ends Life
A man of good standing in Devonshire ended his life by taking laudanum at home. He had argued that a person may deprive themselves of life when unhappy and spoke to his wife about not grieving. He discussed seeking an unlawful asylum where thoughts aren’t judged, then died the next morning in his apartment.
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Devonshire
Henry Baltesian
Taylor
Corporation of Surgeons
London
New- Bridge - Street
Jie
N.B
Dex
J. Rudhall & Co
Smallstreet
H. Brown
Quay-street
Hristol
Cruttwell
Bath
Milton Anecdote of an Unknown Italian Admirer
In youth Milton was famed for beauty and pursued ladies at Cambridge. While resting beneath a tree, two foreign women admired him from a carriage and one left a note with lines by Guarini. Milton later found the poem and, inspired, searched Italy for the unknown writer, influencing his later passionate verse.
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Milton
BeevNs
Cambridge
Yeeves
Italy
Stage Coaches Limit Passengers Bill Passed
The bill limits the number of passengers on the outside of stage coaches to six and on the box to two excluding the driver. Violations carry a 40s penalty per extra passenger, 41s if the owner-driver is at fault, with default imprisonment up to one month. Offenders may be fined or jailed unless payment is made.
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House of Correction
Commemoration of the Revolution of 1688
The piece praises commemorations of the 1688 Revolution and warns against political lethargy. It asserts civil and religious liberty as blessings and notes dangers from past encroachments by James. It urges upholding the Revolution’s principled struggle despite a century’s distance.
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Arerey
James
Public commemoration of Revolution Principles praised
The speaker argues that liberty rests on watchfulness and public support for constitutional limits. He warns against despotic temptations, recalls historical dangers from a strong monarchy and foreign aid, and urges gratitude for the Bill of Rights and Revolution Principles.
Hornsby and Co Offer Lottery Shares and Payouts
Public notice from Hornsby and Co. inviting investment in lottery shares with promised payouts upon draw. Original Guinea and half guinea policy terms listed, with stated prizes and corresponding cash payments for various share amounts in the Irish Ticket Present Lottery.
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Friends of
Hornsby and Co
Wrize
Invocation at Cheltenham Waters for the King
An ode invoking divine aid for the King during his visit to Cheltenham for the waters. The speaker asserts that only Jehovah can grant healing and that physicians cannot prevail without divine will. A prayer is offered for a life-giving spring and for the King’s longevity to bless his people.
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His
Cheltenham
Jehovah
Coughs and Pulmonary Ailments Coltsfoot Remedy
Anciently named Tuffluga this Coltsfoot effence by James Ryan claims safe relief for coughs asthma consumption hoarseness and breathing difficulties. It purports rapid breathing relief, cough suppression, and comfort for the elderly, with Newbery Bristol and London distributors and stamped assurance to curb imitations.
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James Ryan
Diuron -Street
Brittany
Francis Newbery
St. Paul’s
London
Mr. Newbery
T.rudhall, & Co
W. Browne
E.shierchit
W. Bulgin
H. Brown
J. Lloyd
J. Norren
E. Palmer
Wells
Arthur
J. Fitchen
W. Pine
T. Mills
Bonner
M. Thompson
Mrs. White
Bristol
Remarkable Cure by Dr Steers Opodeldoc
A testimonial claims Dr Steers Opodeledoc cured a horse-kick injury within days after failing to relieve pain with other treatments. The ad touts Opadeldec as excellent for sprains rheumatism and more and lists authorized London and Bristol sellers and a tamper proof outside seal bearing Mr Newbery's name.
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Steers
Dr. Steers
Calor
Withers G. Moors
Faly
Holtier
Sloore
Pouennam-Courte
Newbery
Doctor Steers
London
Sterns
Old Bond-street
F. New- Bery
St. Paul's
Cheapside
Rudhall and Co
E. Shiercliff
H. Brown
W. Bulgin
J. Norton
W. Browne
Wells and Arthur
W. Pine
J. Fitchen
P. Malis
Bonner
J. Lloyd
E. Palner
M. Thampson
Bristol
Mr. Newvery
Lowua
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Sion
Terr Ries
Vortigern
Lucan
F.F
Ornsby and Co
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
Irith
Bool
Horns
Lish
Ats cm
Coltsfoot
Leake
Bricgnorth
TOR
Paula Salutaria
Air
St Key
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