Robbery on Post Office Mail Run Near Bromley
A young man described as wearing a drab great coat on horseback robbed a Post Office mail carrier about three miles from the Bromley borough around 3 pm. He rode toward Riverhead, passing Pratt's Bottom Turnpike Gate, and asked directions to Croydon. The robber carried two mail bags and wore a London rider look. suspected route included Sevenoaks and Lamberhurst via Rye and Croydon. The reward offered is two hundred pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Post-Office
Tasfdey
Bromley
Oettween
Pratt's Bottom
Riverhead
Croydon
HORSE SHOW AT SELBY OPENS IN SEPTEMBER
Notice announces a horse show at Selby Yorks from September 6 to 26 with a fair for all cattle. Dealers and breeders are invited and strangers are told road bridges over the Ouze and Derwent have improved access, with Selby offering inns streets and ample pasture and grazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby
Norice
County of
York
Ouze
Derwent
Freehold Farm for Sale Near Drayton and Newport
A freehold farm of 148 acres near Market Drayton is offered under conditions. The estate lies two miles from Drayton and near Eccleshall and Newport, with out-buildings and ring-fenced boundaries. Canal works route near Newport to Stone passes through the property. viewing and particulars via Messrs. Dicken and Warren, Attornies, Drayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Finn
Market Drayton
Drayton
Eccleshall
Newport
Stone
Messrs
Dicken and Warren
Attornies
Auction in Market Drayton for the sale of Manor House estate and lands
A public auction at the Phoenix Inn Market Drayton for the sale by Mr Cliff on August 13 includes the modern Lion House residence with 40 acres of pasture land, plus Lot 2 three parcels of land with a labourer’s dwelling, and Lot 3 Avpr y Cross Farm with 268 acres. Viewing and particulars via Messrs Dicken and Warren and other listed offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Drayton
Shropshire
Cliff
Phoenix Inn
Ames
Lot
Lion House
Cabriel D’avenant
Lotz
Samuze Harpine
Dicken and Warren
Dicken and Warren, Attornits, Market Drayton
Paasreaty
Rebellion in Ireland and clemency cited in Dublin dispatch
Dublin reports that High Treason law was clarified by Parliament with Henry Shanes credited for introducing it. Geraldine leader Garret Byrne reportedly surrendered amid government clemency. Insurgents’ chiefs appear won over, and rumours mention a nobleman with a shaky stance amid Ireland Britain ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shzanes
Clonikelty
Commons
Thomas Firgcerath
Geraldine
County of
Kildare
Garret Byrne
Ireland
Great Britain
Ocit
Dublin Yeomanry Conspiracy and Pardon Demands
An account describes discontent among yeomanry at Mrs Bond's respite and loyalty in Dublin. It notes a petition by seventy three property holders seeking life transportation over trial, with the public gratitude for measures aiding restoration of tranquility. It covers Privy Council examinations of Arthur O Connor Emmett and Sempson and details negotiations, arrests, and potential pardons tied to Bonn's discoveries and large stockpiles of arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Dublin
Curnan
Lord Lausatl
Arthur O'Connor
Emmett
Sempson
M«Nevin
Privy Council
Bomd
Nielson
Bonn
Cox
B.’s
Doss
M. P
Rocssz
Agmur O'Connor
Elgrs
M‘neven
Kilmainham
Wheat Harvest Underway and Garrison Review at Canterbury
The Wheat Harvest begins across the Canterbury area amid favorable weather promising good yields for farmers and the public. A large parade of the city garrison, about 4000 troops from Artillery, Guards, Dragoons, Grenadiers, and Militia, conducted a ceremonial review for General Sir Cungres Grey and Earl of Pemproxe. The Herefordshire Militia and supplementary units were present. the Light Company from Herefordshire marched to Shorne Cliff to join the Brigade of Light Infantry under Lord Manpen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thanet
Royal Cavalry Barracks
Prince of Wrales
17Th Dragoons
West Kent
Herefordshire
Cungres Grey
Earl of Pemproxe
Sir Charles
Earl
Herefordsshire
Hence
Shorne Cliff
Lord Manpen
Bust of Mr. Howard to be placed over Gaol Gateway
In Shrewsbury on August 5 the town to-morrow plans to unveil a bust of Mr. Howard over the New Gaol gateway. Crafted by J. Bacon Esq R.A. it reflects the philanthropist’s character as praised by residents. A general subscription supports the Gaol reform and industry system already established there.
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Shrewsbury
Howard
J. Bacon
St. Paul’s
Ipswich Trial Notes Include Norwich Castle Commitments
Ipswich records show Thursday commitments to Norwich Castle for Roger Kerrison and Samuel Wyndham of the 34th Regiment of Foot plus James and William Byrne, in a case involving Rebecca Beighton, a child of Ashwelthorpe, awaiting trial at the next assizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
Ave
Norwich Castle
Sige
Roger Kerrison
Samuel Wyndham
34Th Regiment of Foot
James ‘Ehing
William Byrne
Rebecca Beighton
Ashwelthorpe
Norwich Norf Summer Affizes Trials at Lord Chief Baron Mac ponato
In Norwich Ave 4 the Norfolk Summer Affizes began with Lord Chief Baron Mac ponato and Baron Hornam. James Fros was acquitted after stealing a firkin of butter. Pinkny received seven years transportation for stealing a pig and a tame rabbit. Todd, who stole a chestnut gelding, was condemned to death but reprieved. Wick was transported for seven years for stealing wearing apparel. Ward brothers and Edward Ward faced charges for killing Mee. one fined and discharged, two acquitted. Only eight causes, mostly minor, were tried, including four defamation cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Ave
Norfolk
Macponato
Hornam
James Fros
M. Pinkny
Todd
Aza Wick
Alresford Lamb Fair and Damages Verdict
Winchester July 28 Lamb fair at Alresford attracted strong attendance with about 3000 lambs sold. In court Barnes v Halloway a defamation action, defendant spread unfounded claims of mortgage and dire finances. Judge awards substantial damages to protect commercial credit and reputation, verdict damages and full costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Alresford
Barnes Y. Halloway
Derby Affices at Burglary Trials and Executions
At Derby Affices on Saturday four criminals faced capital charges. Ward and Wainwright were condemned for burglaries in Newbold and E Kirk’s dwelling but reprieved before leaving town. Four others, Sheppard Roberts Hawkins Cullick, were convicted for breaking into George Jones’s house at Hanham and stealing cash and bills. Jones fought them at the door, was assaulted, and left for dead before neighbors’ cries drew help. All were tracked to Temple Back, Bristol, and arrested. Howard, guilty of riot at Bakewell, was ordered imprisoned for 12 months.
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Derby
Ward
J. Wilson
Newbold
S. Wainwright
E. Kirk
Gloucester
William Sheppard
Om Roberts
John Hawkins
Benjamin Gullick
George Jones
Hanham
Bristol
Sheppard
Palmer
King
Jones
Cullick
Roberts
Hawkins
Bakewell
Ship News From The Isles Of War And Trade
Reports from Liverpool and ports recount captures by French privateers of Mary Brailsford and others bound for Jamaica, and a British victory off Penlatoria with La Sensible taken. further notes on ships from Newfoundland, Baltic convoys, and arrivals at Dover and Yarmouth with movements of East Indiamen and the Prince of Wales packet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brailsford
Hunary
Liverpool
Jamaica
Bahamas
Carlisle
Demerara
Liverspool
Guadaloupe
Baltimore
Romterdam
Helvoet
Coslours
la Sensiblen Oe
Neuson
Candia
Alexandria
Malta
Toulon
Mediterranean
Poole
Hope
Ebster
Andromache
Symes
Newfundland
Lisbon
Fralia
Bourdeaux
Bonet
Spain
Yarmourn
Prince of Wales Packet
Thomas Hearn
Cuxhaven
Prisia
Germany
Pylades
Baltic
Expres Packet
Dext
Mefiis
Wells
Hart
Agular
Groves
Prince of Wales
Surtons
Liberty
Texel
Highwaymen terrorize London suburb and countryside
A historic report recalls Dunstsie’s desert origin from the highwayman Dun and recounts robberies in Green Lane Enfield Blackheath Slough and Cumnberlock. A judge fines Cath Wright for killing and flaying Sidwell, Morler faces no bill for manslaughter, and fortune tellers are denounced by the Manchester courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunstasie
Dun
Henry
Frost
Leian
Enfield
Green Lane
Bestween
Ball’s Pond
Grenville
Devonshire-street
Queenssquare
Blackheath
Slough
Cumnbreok
Lincoln
Cath
Wright
Sidwell
Morler
Manchester
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Lamberhurtft
Rye
France
Canterbury
Dover
Gravelines
Cleonatra
Connor
Exington
M‘kenzie
Virginia
Earl Fitzwitttram
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