Adams Narrative of a Moorish Captivity and Return
A fragmentary account recounts Adams being seized during a kidnapping by Moors to a Sou- Jenny town, ransomed after six months, and sold across multiple markets to Wed noon and Cadiz before returning to England. The piece notes harsh conditions, desert crossings, and eventual release by Mr. Dupuis, with publisher Mr. Cook endorsing the tale for public benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Sou- Jenny
Tombactoo
Tominctoo
Lisbon
Chinel
Dupuis
Mogadore
Cidiz
Hall
Great Britain
America
England
Tfal
London
Cadiz
Cook
African Trading Company
Highland anecdote on vengeance and chieftain honor
Fragment from a Highland review recounts a tale of clan feud and a defeated chief’s submission. It describes how William M’Intosh offered his head to the Gordons and, after a brutal act by the Countess’s kitchen, the cook severed his head. The anecdote illustrates Highland codes of vengeance and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaerne Jodderine
Shen Webb
Natorieak
Qatar
Court of Session
Torself
Elouse
Brunswick
Stuart
William M‘intosh
Gordons
Earl of Huntley
Steat
Bogie
Methutosh
Murat
Bates
Desperate Highland Clash Ends in Escape and Aftermath
A feud between clans Leith and a rival group erupts in a violent skirmish. A youth from Beste fights, dies, or is wounded as he bursts from a window into a courtyard, then escapes. The event is hailed by his clan and linked to wider notes on the Pretenders and Lord Lovat with hints of forthcoming War Council proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chia
Leith
Tinis
Lesley
Leiths
Lord Lovat
Derby
Council of War
Forbes
Downham
Eyambon Sundas
Ihe
Licht
Rasaons
Huntesdon
Bury
Neanteo
Ricaliai
Daresh
Hebert Saeth
Byton-adl
Constance Cece
Plese Chem
Newcaster
Jeon-Pyan
Pitiaen
Durham
Clem
Tyne Mercury
Ryde
Isle of Wight
Coto
Desperate riot at Littleport and Ely turmoil
Rioters in Littleport and Ely attacked magistrates homes, looted shops, burned papers, extorted money, and fought troops from the Royston cavalry and local volunteers. Seventy three rioters were captured, with several bound for prison after a violent week of lawless acts across the two towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cawemrroor
Licdeport
Vaeler
Ebe
Jim
Ely
Vachel
Ceilas
House of Air
Rickwood
Hat City
Drak
Bury
Litteport
Lily Gaol
Rapine
Wint
Litthleport
Bony
Colchester
1St Royal Dragoons
Littleport
Torchel
Waterloo
Amt
Scefolk
Fiese
Beatie
Notorious frauds and brutal murder trials described in court
Indictments against Piececockees-Maeiligat schemers and associates for pickpocketing schemes and violent murder. Jurors convict some, transport others. Witnesses recount grisly injuries to a child, with detailed testimony of the assaults and the accused’s actions. The proceedings reflect a grim mix of theft, assault, and fatal violence before the court.
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Ailots
OLD Batly
Thursden
May
Maeiligat Scemes
Bill Soames
James Cooper
Jon Goosen
Apullast
Watt
Adolphus Au
Eollaeron
Guillys
Comnan-Seupecus
Soames
Comnnan
Vilence Beatoes
Che
Elizabeth Ware
Poem Street
Spitalhelds
Sarah
Ota
Tim
Pragner
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