Great Fight Bet Fails Warick Plans Stirring Public Expectation
The London Observer reports a proposed clash between Spring and Langan, with bets and location debates centered on Warwick racecourse. Magistrates threaten arrest, funds are pledged, and a royal summons to postpone shifts the plan toward Salisbury or Leamington. The outcome remains uncertain as messengers race to recall Langan and secure a safe, legal arena for the contest.
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London Observer
Belcher‘s
Harmony
Bpring
Mn Lavigan
Fenhiyt Beite
Langan
Prea
Vangan
Jack
St. James'’s
Warwick
Mihich
Webbett
Leaphgion
Leamington
Warwickshire
Scroggina
London
Iring
Reigate
Worcester
Gan
Leicester
Spring
Rockburn
Salisbury
Hants
Wilts
Dorset
Jackson
Langdon
Eyre Coote
Dublin Police Report On Child Whipping And Street Incidents
A Dublin head office report details Captain Wrixon facing inquiry over a six year old child whipped by a servant maid. The magistrates urged leniency and ordered inspection by physicians. Additional notes cover a vessel dispute at Marlborough Street between Captain Tomlinson and coal measurer M Dermott aboard the Deborah, threats and a pretended assault. Other incidents include Charles M Dermott’s claim, Sir Charles Gusco yke’s robbery, lead theft from Vandike’s roof, and a dead male infant found near the Park Memorial.
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Wrixon
Thire
Wicklow
Ciigialyates
Marldorouch Street
Johan Tomiinaon
Charles M.dermott
Corporation
Studdert
Beriven
Timothy Allen
Onlin
Collins
Deborah
TonJingon
Eden Quay
Tomlinson
Hhis Reel
Mr Tomlinson
Vandike
Loftus Lane
London Police At Epsom Pick Pockets and Magistrates
Report of Epsom racecourse thefts with several youths detained on suspicion of pocket picking and watch theft. Priors for bail, solicitor involvement, and remarks on magistrate duties and club mania. Mentions Derby event and Marylebone parish lighting with gas pipes.
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Epsom
Charles Harrison
George Whateely
Richard Ward
John Batkin
Emanuel Allen
John Westray
Pendergrast
KR. Birnie
Middlesex
Surrey
Bowtreet
R. Hirnie
Messrs Halls
Minshull
Balloon ascent at barrack yard captivates Belfast crowd
A vast Monday crowd witnessed Mr Livingston launch a balloon from the barrack yard. After initial troubles with inflation and wind, the ascent reached the Cave Hill, then veered toward the sea. He descended safely at Bea View near Belfast, praised by onlookers and the Marquis of Donegal. Mrs Graham and Mr Graham also endured a twilight ascent, facing freezing air and rain, finally landing near Brighton after one hour and twenty minutes.
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Mit Livingston
Mr Livingston
Lander
Cave Hill
Livingston
Mr L
Graham
Farmer Brown
Cuckfeld
Brighton
Webber
King's Head
J. Ludwin
Chef House
Polatsitet
Oxford Road
Mami the Wresthays
Ceara
Milton MS Petunia Press Work Promises Major Translation
A fragmentary report notes Milton MS and Vaiverite Press issuing a translation under stern injunctions. It mentions many translators and works, including references to Lord Jyrun's death and a proposed sale of prints, with plans for improved packets at Holyhead and Milford to replace current ships.
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Irene
Tey Petunia Ie Vaiverite Press
Wall
Iis Moayady
Jyrun
Inesie
Perry Mallacy
Church Highlights Ordination and Confirmations Across Dioceses
The Lord Bishop of Derry ordains nine candidates in a ceremony with three Priests and six Deacons from Derry Raphoe and Armagh dioceses. Archbishop of Dublin concludes Confirmations with 4246 noted. Kilcullen consecrated by the Archbishop. Mount Street church slated for consecration. Meath bishop delivers annual visitation and strong critique of opposition to the Church of Ireland. Primate conducts confirmation at St Nicholas Dunalk, with 300 from Dundalk and nearby parishes. Birth notices include a son for Mrs. Mahony of Limerick and a daughter for Major O Hara of Limerick. Edward Taylor’s son at Ardgillan Castle. a daughter born to Captain Cameron at Ballincollig Royal Artillery.
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Lowpoxprnny
Derry
Pricete
Dublin
Glendalagh
Kilcullen
Mount Street
Meath
Church of Ireland
St. Nicholas, Dunalk
Bites T
Robert Herries
Dundalk
George's Street
Limerick
D. F. Ag, Mahony
Thomas-street
Major O'Hara
Edward ‘Taylor
Ardgillan Castle
Ballincollig
Captain Cameron
Royal Artillery
Marriages in County Tipperary and Armagh Celebrations
Samuel Cooke Esquire of Brownstown Tipperary marries Margaret Arrace daughter of George Delany of Ballyskellan Kilkenny. Reverend Mr Wood weds Miss Nugent niece to the late Right Hon. Edmond Burk. James Craig barrister at law weds Jane Waugh second daughter of the late John Waugh of Armagh.
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Samuel Cooke
Brownstown
County Tipperary
Margaret Arrace
George Delany
Ballyskellan House
County Kilkenny
Mr Wood
Miss Nugent
Ffon
Edmond Burk
Armagh
James Craig
Jane
John Waugh
Miss Jones of Norwich Theatre Passes Away
At Dromoland the infant daughter of Sir Edward OBrien Bart M P. On May 27 in Norwich at age 58 Mrs Jones formerly of the Norwich Theatre well known for her old ladies roles. Daughter of Rev Nath Gerard formerly of Pem broke Hals Cambridge and rector of Waxall and vicar of Pulling Norfolk. Her stage life spanned years with leading parts in tragedy and comedy. She performed with a Norwich company from 1607 to 1823 before leaving for Haymarket. She sought relief from a cancerous illness after surgery but declined as illness advanced.
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Dromoland
Edward O'Brien
Norwich
Jones
Norwich Theatre
Nath. Gerard
Pembroke Hals
Cambridge
Waxall
Pulling
Norfolk
Mary
Mr Jones
Scotland
Haymarket
Merrion-square
Telena
John Sealy Townsend
Peter-street
Joseph Robinson
Erratic British Military Notices and Mid 18th Century Market Report
A garbled OCR page mixes military appointments and ranks across regiments with scattered market quotations. It references Lieutenant General I. Marshall in East India Company service, various colonels and majors, halfford pay, and mid century posts, followed by a dense, disjointed markets section detailing wheat oats barley flour butter and other commodities with inconsistent figures and locations such as Belfast and London. The piece culminates in a lengthy, unreadable ledger of prices, shipments, and duties, reflecting a torn historical newspaper fragment.
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Rice AY Olus Aly
I. Marshall
East India Company
Marquis
Lothian
K. Tolinburgh
Waktesnth Fant
Venbing
Limerick
Carsarven
Norch Wal
Iaanil Berberio
Tarrack
Stet Devehiher
Gedclil
Depo Barrack
Mag
Pas
Talpay Sagoa
Kirk
Bolt
Bain
Carita Stewart
Jae
LSU
Wit Dork
Irelant
Apollos
Lofd
Yraterday
Lojd
Belfast
Barbadoes
Waterroro
Harley
Har Jey
Frome
Haniey Eitin
Poland
Singar
Soe
Dante
Hawley
Orr Jrtees
Deak
Weaud
Walley Bts
Bae Tds
Scarcity of rice and unrest in Madras area reported
From Dublin Journal we read distress among natives due to rice scarcity in Madras bazaars with only one bank open for sale. Deaths, starvation, and child abandonment are noted as conditions worsen. Pondicherry natives suffer food shortages while Bengal and the North are hoped to supply relief. A large crowd looted rice stores in Black Town, with up to 100000 people said to have gathered.
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Dublin
Qiffee
London
Madras
Pondicherry
Learing
Bengal
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Caal Layette
Tikewiss
Holyhead
Milford
Dias
Varinai Ratoois
Caterey
Wapras
Stock Exchange
Don Miguel
Brest
Count de Los Rios
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Colonial Office
Charles M‘carthy
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