Indictments for Murder of Infants in Shrewsbury and Old Bailey
Old Bailey sessions record indictments for infant death cases. Leyit was found Not Guilty of murdering her bastard child by throwing it into a privy after surgeon testimony. James Gatling faced murder charges for allegedly poisoning his infant son with aquafortis while lodging with a worker from Afr Rice's factory. testimony described the infant's death and the accused's alleged involvement.
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Leyit
James Catling
George, Gatling
Fevsa Jonilis
Elizabeth le
Afr
Godead
Inshis
Juda
Piffer
Soden
St. ‘Luke's
Parithy
Jyat
Mager
Parliament debates a divorce bill and seduction fears
In the House of Lords the Privy Council debated the Extension Bill and the Divorce Bill. The Duke of Clarence opposed, arguing the measure would worsen seduction by punishing the virtuous while excusing seducers. The Bishop of London supported the bill, urging reform to curb adultery, while critics warned it would drive vice underground and harm the innocent.
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Clarence
Traving
Royal
Lovndon
Prefon Breigny
History and Economics of Epistolary Works in Dublin Volumes
A catalog-style notice listing numerous 18th century works and authors including Noah Webster, Hebrew grammar, biblical lexicon, and sermons. Highlights include editions printed for G. Grandy and J. Robinson, Dublin University Press, and Vernor and Hood. Names like Webster, Fitzgerald, Walker, and T. Be Thani appear alongside prices and boards.
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Varus
Noah Webstery
Connecticult
Academy of Acts and Sciences
State of
New York
the American, Academy of Arts, and Sciences
Historical Society Mipany
Matachusetts
God
J. Robinson
Paterdofferrow
Vernor Aid -Ood
Poulery
R.E. Mercier and Co
University
Prite
Txirity Colleges
Dublin
Tor Whith
Thom Ekingraty
Triey College
Mar
G- Mitiic
Unity College
T. Bé Thani
Wilberfoyed
John Walker M
Beatie
Guinea
Clare
G. Ge Andj
Fragmented Local Item From A Penny Press Page
A partial OCR fragment mentions names and places in a sparse item likely about a local event. Readable text includes scattered terms and personal names with no clear date or location to confirm a full news item.
Subscription to Chauchard Maps Reopened in London Sale
The notice announces reopening of subscriptions for Chauchard's Maps of Germany Italy and adjacent regions to fund the set. Subscribers may add the new volumes at original prices with nine large sheets, including Italy, Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia, as an annex, offered with a gratuitous volume. Non subscribers face higher total cost. Sale held at Custom House London in April 1800.
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Chauchard
Germany
Italy
Erlstockdall JorgeCullp
Chawehard
Sicily
Corsica
Sardinia
At Iift
Eaf India
U. Ae
His Majesty
King’s
India
King's Tobacco Warehouse
Greenland
Rotherhithe
Lonton
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Old Baiey
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
Farpasy
Arati
Tevéra
Slyorge
R Letterman
Shilioherscoure
Ollins
Apedis - Pentel
J. Wright
Si Bharding
Sul
Rory
Natio Ag
G. Grandy
Iris prekRes
Ier
Telos
Sonia
Joe We
Cadell
Davis
RK. Baldvin
Anil Co
Vernor
Dr. Solomon
Henry
Mathews
Spilsbury
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