Funeral of Sir Thomas Lawrence at Royal Academy
The funeral for Sir Thomas Lawrence moved from his Russell square home to Somerset House in a solemn procession. Attended by Rev Bloxham and family, the Lord Mayor and City Sheriffs led the hearse with 75 private carriages including peers and dukes. The bier rested in the Model Room as distinguished mourners gathered to bid farewell.
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Beyreen
The
Royal Academy
Thomas
Russellgare
Somerset-house
Bloxham
Bloxhams
Keightly
Pia
Academy
London
Wich
Peel
Royal Academicians
Prisoners Convicted Sentenced After Late Trials
The Recorder sentenced nine men to death for burglary and robbery and a robbery from the person. Others received transportation for life and years, with additional men to be whipped or imprisoned. Harrington pleaded for clemency, while Wilson expressed concern for his mother.
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Vessog
William Jobbies
James Butler
James Silvester
Robert Winter
Patrick Macnamara
Shadrach Mustowen
John Jones
George Jones
Thomas Jones
Thomas Taylor
Edward Kenny
Michael Shea
William Melling
Henry Turner Harrington
James Wilson
Harrington
Wilson
House of Correction
Mail Coaches Hampered by Snow and Dull Liverpool Cotton Market
The snow blocks roads delaying mail coaches with only half reaching the General Post Office by nine this morning and later Western mails unseen. Liverpool cotton sales were dull on Monday and only picked up slightly after Americas reports, with imports to Europe constrained.
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Liverpool
America
Cottom
Europe
Bengal
China
Macqueen
Robert Lindsay
India House
East India House
Charles Sheldon Timmns
Meléance
Walter Scott
Marschner
Theatre of Leipsic
Leipsic
Paris
M. Defauconpret
M. Montemont
Apollo
Alleyrand
Academy
Foreign Literary Gazette
Improve Land Society of Scotland
Ulation
Wer
Markets Update from Smithfield and Haymarkets
Meat prices edged higher with mutton veal and offal costs rising while beef held steady. Beasts calves sheep and pigs numbers and hay prices at St James's and South Hall markets show a dull trading day with limited demand and mixed shifts in pork and veal.
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Smithfield
St. James’s
South-Hall
London
Munificent Donation to Mendicity Society Revealed
A letter to the Courier’s editor reports a donation of 100 pounds to the Mendicity Society with no name attached. The writer notes Paris and London societies, questions England’s public spirit, and hints at further remarks and inquiry.
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Mendicity Society
Courier
Sim—I
Paris
Amiable M. Belleyme
London
England
Naval Intelligence Report of Shipping Losses and Rescue
From Lloyds on Jan 20 ships arriving or wrecked near Deal, Liverpool, Holyhead and Lynn. A south east gale with snow and rain battered vessels, including the sloop Vine capsizing near Wool Pack Sand. Coast Guard rescuers saved four crew members and aided with dry clothing before the wreck vanished by morning.
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Lloyd's
Savannah
Holynead
Port
Shutenacadie
Bartlett
Nenreutials Hope
Dalrymple
Villanova
Arcturus
Isbon
Lynn
Aloep Vine
Perth
London
Coast Guard
Honstanton
Norfolk Mariners’ Association
Icebergs Drift on the Thames Amid Thaw Scenes
The recent thaw formed numerous icebergs along the Thames above Hammersmith Bridge and by noon many floated in the current. River traffic was hindered and craft moored ashore needed protection from drifting ice. Coaches faced delays as snow and thaw worsened roads, with some omnibuses requiring an extra horse. Duke of Orleans and sister face Crown land tax claim over restored estates, arguing crown ownership. court case heard at Sedan. In Barnsley, trade shows minor improvement despite severe weather, though wages stay low and employment scarce.
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River Thames
Thames
Hammersmith Bridge
Metropolis
Great Western Road
Hammersmith
Duke of Orleans
Count de Soissons
Louis XIV
Duke de Penthieure
France
Henry IV
de Harlay
Xiv
Luxembourg
Sedan
Ardennes
Barnsley
Shefield Lris
Court Martial for John Miller Aboard Espiegle at Portsmouth
A Portsmouth court martial tried John Miller, a former Barham smuggler now aboard Espiegle, for disobedience after five years servitude. He refused to board a boat in Portsea Harbour, claiming his five year term had expired and contending Admiralty orders to stay aboard.
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Arm Stoe
Victory
Portamouth
John Miller
Espieglegen
Bexhill
Sussex
Sandit
Portsmouth
Admiralty
Meeibers
Cenitin
G.elliott
Napier
Carrol
Lord William Paget
Moses Greetham
Minchin
Portsmouth Harbour
Barham
Plymouth
White
R. Elliott
Robert Stopford
K.C.B
George William White
Espiegle
Irona
Elliott
Arroll
H. Gerrens
Waas
Edward Milward
Ramillies
Charles Blake
John Jones
ExLtiott
Licut
Navy
J. H. Marden
Burham
Eltiott
Carroll
His
Elliot
Stopford
Liberty Claims Under Five Years Navy Servitude
The writer argues his five year term as punishment for contraband spirits ended, entitling release from service. He contends he was unjustly detained aboard ships, reports he tried to surrender liberty at Plymouth, and asserts habeas corpus protections and personal liberty under the Law. He recalls prison conditions, misread orders, and seeks immediate discharge.
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White
Elliott
Reasoualy
England
Bexhall
Counoty
Sussex
Edward Milward
Ramillies
Downs
Prince Regent
Parthian
Victory
Isis
Aurora
George Itl
Tve
George Lst
TP O
Plymouth
Elliot
Nous
Lient
Jobo Jones
Ae Cage
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Dukes of Wellington
Bedford
St. Alban’s
Devonhire
Farls
Radnor
Aberdeen
Spencer
Essex
Amherst
Lyndhurst
Holland
Dudley
Ward
Bexley
Melbourne
Farnborough
Stafford
Cleveland
Salisbury
Countess of
Guildford
Norwich
Naval Intelligence
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