American colonization on the coast of Africa explored
A Berean Gazette summary describes American efforts to colonize West Africa, arguing against a Sherbro settlement. It notes objections about proximity to the colony, climate, disease, unreliable local agents, and potential disruption to existing trade. American agents establish at Foura Bay and prepare for a winter voyage to select a suitable site down the coast.
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The
United
Humanity
United States
Pete
Lonrtoritt
America
Sherbra
Africa
Uié
Aliéa
Sherbro
England
Cape Mount
Cape Mesurardo
le Fevre
Foura Bay
Sher
Foura Bay Farm
Robbery and assaults in London streets reported
Wednesday night in Canterbury square Vauxhall a young man named Hayman was attacked by three men near the Elephant and Castle, knocked down and robbed of a small gold watch. A separate infant abduction occurred in Brick Lane near Spitalfields as a girl carried a letter for an older woman who fled with the child. Also noted: the death of Mr. Baker of the Shakespeare tavern and an alarming accident when a house under construction collapsed near the Royal Coburg Theatre injuring two men and a boy, with three workers hospitalized.
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Hayman
Canterbury Square
Vauxhall
Elephant and Castle
Thorning
Brick Lane
Church-street
Champers
Brick-lane
Spitalfiehis
Baker
Shakespeare
Perceval-street
Clerkenwell
Royal Coburg‘theatre
Mitre-street
St. Thomas's Hospital
Short
Spade
London Court Hears Recognizance Form Rules
In a plea at the Chester Assizes Sir Charles Wolseley’s good behaviour recognizance is debated. Major Cartwright faces questioning before a magistrate while Mr Jones defends the standard practice of signing recognizances without interrogation. The hearing also covers a separate assault case and local Lord Mayor’s decisions on cart regulations and an Indian exhibition dispute.
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Minauune
Jones
Misativir
Butt
Mixsuvez
Mr. Jones
King’s Bench
Cartwright
Mr. Minsruty
Mr. Msyshutt
Sir Charles Wolseley
Patrick Saul
Emmett
Robert Emmett
Walhsargreen
Patrick
Irshman
Mtan
Mixéaute
Marars Groves
Conant
Bond-street
Rio Janeiro
Wilkinson
Telonsouuy
Richbell
J. Ballantyoe
Customs
Marsh
Chapman
East India Company
Bow Creek
London
York
Samuel Jenner
Bate
George Smith
Mr. Smith
Withdas
Argem
James Morgan
York Merchant
Prisoner Committed for Trial in London Theft Case
The case involved a prisoner accused of shipping goods for profit with a partner. Witnesses testified the bales opened contained only ashes and rubbish, and the prisoner denied partnership with Mr. Marah. The magistrate sent the case for a jury. Additional charges cited forged orders and receipts involving Mrs. Wilson. The prisoner was committed for trial.
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Gldir Alvar
Gala
Albert
Marah
Messh
Baptaxrine
King’s Rock
Axton Hlavt
Camberwell
56Th
Islé of France
Dulwich
Warwick
Bimanely
William Biggen
C. Claxtens
Wilson
John. Webb
Keats
High-street
Southwark
Ca Tre
Sarah, Wilson
Bulle
Newcastle
Relative Authority of Magistrates and Coroners
Alderman J J Smith questions whether a Coroner's Inquest commitment supersedes a Magistrate's authority in the Lambert case now in Borough Compter. The debate centers on custody, legal authority, and potential escapes, with Lambert urging continued Magistrate examination and protest against lack of hearing and witness confrontation.
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J.J. Smith
Lambert
Borough Compter
Shelton
Wegan
Alderman Smith
Gadler
Murder in Romford Ajealousy killing Ballard remembered
The murder of young Ballard in Romford stirs intense local feeling as Daniel Seward confesses to the crime. Seward’s behavior after the act, his odd talks with Mrs Basket, and his later statements at Gravesend reveal a troubled mindset. A large funeral drew a vast crowd. Ballard’s relatives live at Stord.
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Ballard
Romford
Daniel Seward
Basket
Seward
Crown Tavern
Gravesend
Smith
Lomford
Mary Smith
Stord
Birth and Marriage Notices from Cork and Leghorn
Birth announced in Cork for the lady of James Morgan with a subsequent marriage notice. At Leghorn on the 10th by Rev Thomas Hall the Hon Arthur Hitt Iveor, eldest son of the Right Hon Lord Viscount Dungannon, to Sophia Irvine daughter of Gorges Irvine of Castle Irvine Ireland.
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Cork
James Morgan
Leghorn
Thomas Hall
Arthur Hitt ‘I'vevor
Viscount
Dungannon
Sophia
Gorges D’arcy Irvine
Lsq
Castle Irvine
County of Ierma‘nagh
Ireland
Local Death Notices Appearing in St George Hospital Scene
Died on the 6th aged 29 William Harbin Seadend youngest son of Rev John Harbin Rector of North Barrow Somerset. Esther wife of Thomas Lance jun Esq and daughter of Henry Wright Esq of St John s New Brunswick died after a fall from a gig at Bagnor Juliana Harriet daughter of the late John Bisher killed instantly when thrown from a gig.
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William Harbin
St. George's Hospital
John Harbin
North Barrow
Somerset
New Brunswick
Esther
Thomas Lance
Sonset
Henrty Wrights
St. John’s
Bagnor
Juliana
Harriet
John Bisher
The Soi-Disant Princess of Cumberland Correspondence
A published exchange between the so-called Princess of Cumberland and J W Parkins, ex-sheriff, includes claims of debt and conspiracy. Parkins denies lending money, notes belief in the Duke of Kent connection, and states pride in independence and justice, ending with a formal signature.
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Cumberland
Princess of Cumberland
Sheriff Parkins
Sheriff Parking
King-street
Soho
Duke of Kent
Cail
Bridge-street
Fea. Manam
Sidenouth
Lremain
J. W. Parkens
O. Serres
Enfield Race Meeting Reports Narrow Field and Divided Purse
Weather dull but sport strong as Freeholders' Subscription Purse and Sweepstakes draw solid entries. Cardenio Tybalt and Liberty dominate heats with Selim breaking down near the finish. Liberty and Friar Bacon to share stakes after weight dispute. A gentleman solicitor Mr Gray sustains a broken thigh in a gig accident.
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Ieee
Wetherall
Saddleback
Liberty
Field
Friar Bacon
Palmer
Sappho
Dockray
Ole Selim
Gray
Kingsland
Hunting Intelligence Appoints Meeting of Hounds in Surrey
A historical notice lists hunts and meetings for the week. H. Jopzurrz Exgq s fox-hounds meet Monday at Kennel and Wednesday at Walton Heath with Saturday at Chaldos Church. Surrey Fox-hounds meet Monday Hamsey Green Thursday Crown Ash Hill Saturday Worms fats. Harriers meet Monday Wednesday Saturday at Kennel.
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Hunting Intelligence
Surrey
H. Jopzurrz
Kennel
Wedneware
Walton Heath
Chaldos Church
Hamsey Green
Crown Ash Hill
Worms Fats
Harriers
Cordial Balm of Gilead Promoted for Nervous Digestive Ailments
The Cordial Balm of Gilead is praised for aiding nervous and digestive disorders especially in youth and studious or pleasure-seeking lifestyles. It is marketed by Johnston at Cornhill Sanger Oxford Street and other vendors with bottles priced at sixpence and thirty five percent.
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Gilead
Johnston
Cornhill
Sanger
Bacon and Co
Oxford Street
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Police
J. W. Parkins
Sporting
Charles” Street
Middlesex Hospital
John Hunter
Europe
Royal College
Campbell
Surgical Establishment
Charles Street
N.B
Alessis
Gos
Gus
Goss and Co
Bauverie-streat
Floemsw
Wouth
Strand
Wanlsss
Prsces
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