Public dispute over copied colonial piece sparks newspaper feud
A letter in the Champion defends reprinting a comparison between Britain and France. The author explains the Edinburgh Courant supplied the text and criticizes publication practices while noting ongoing naval and trade news. Reports cover court appointments, ship launches, storms, epidemics, and stock prices alongside theater listings and lottery prizes.
Port News Deck Log From December 2
Deal December 2 This Morning failed His Majesty s sloops the Hawk and Scipio Fireship with all the outward bound Remain His Majesty s Ships the Dover Bridgewater and Drake Sloop Wind S E Gravesend December 2 Arriv d the Robinhood Little John from Jamaica the Constantine Wright from Philadelphia the Providence Storey and the John Cole both from Sweden and the Hannah and Ze porah Cranwell from Rotterdam
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Constantine
Wright
Philadelphia
Providence
Storey
John
Cole
Sweden
Hannah
Zeporah
Cranwell
Rotterdam
Be L. of the A. Versus Mystery Team
A fragment from a local page notes an upcoming matchup labeled Be L. of the A. against an unnamed opponent. Details such as date, venue, and team names are unclear in the readable text. The item appears as a brief sports or schedule blurb with limited context.
Westminster Independent Electors Meet to Sign Petition
The Independent Electors of Westminster invite members to convene at the Crown and Anchor Tavern in the Strand this day at six in the evening. Those not yet signed may sign their petition to Parliament, seen as crucial for the city and nation amid a nearing crisis.
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London
Crown
Royal Exchange
Spain
Westminster
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Strand
Appointment of Henry Wentworth as Surgeon at Bridewell and Bethlem
The Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals humbly request the worshipful votes and interest for Henry Wentworth citizen and examined surgeon to succeed the late Dr John Wheeler as surgeon of both hospitals.
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Bridewell
Bethlem
Henry Wentworth
John Wheeler
Robemaker and Taylor Offer Robes and Gowns at Low Rates
A historic shop offers a wide range of robes and gowns including noblemens Parliament Coronation and installation robes Judges Ministers and counsellors livery gowns and clothing for men and women all advertised at reasonable prices in a period notice.
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Taylor
St. Clement’ S
Quack Edition Promises Quick Cures for Nervous Distempers
The seventh edition advertises a method to instantly cure cramps without medicine or expense and expands on disorders of head, brain, and nerves including palsy epilepsy and vertigo. It also touts a discourse on melancholy and vapours with safe easy remedies and self cure claims by a physician in London at Haydon Yard.
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Haydon Yard
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