Robbery noted on the Petworth to North Heath mail route
The Post-Bay mail from Petworth to London was robbed between North Heath and Saflemere around 8.30 pm. The offender fled. authorities offer a reward of 100 pounds for apprehension and return of the money. General Francis Freeling, Gratham, and others announce notices seeking information and vigilance across Reading and Maidenhead areas.
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Petworth
Roas
North Heath
Ghour
Artii
Marft
London
Catiere
Phesger
Praciuss
Cundell’s Improved Balsam of Honey advertised cures
An 18th century advertisement extols Cundell’s Improved Balsam of Honey as a universal remedy for asthma consumption and coughs. It claims rapid relief, universal safety, and notes extensive retail outlets in London and beyond. Promotes accompanying warnings about mercury and urges use of safer tonics.
Law report on Sanders Davidson stock recover in York
In London December a law action to recover the amount of good 4 per cent under the circumstances Mr Sanders a Yorkshire clergyman sent stock to his bankrupt brother in law a merchant in the City The action was brought against the surety The agreement said Kentish should hold the stock on his undertaking and that it should be replaced on the sick opening day The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff subject to the court's opinion The verdict was for 2510 and it appeared the defendants were not offered any stock at the time of the agreement
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Sushine
Sanders
Yorkshire
Keasith
Kentifth
Gibbs
J. Barnard
Guildhall
London
Clarke Hambleton
Mingay
Clarke
Hambleton
Sie
Huband
Wras
Arid
Enyon
England
Court of Chancery
Mrr. Garrow
Garrow
Dinidas
Ratnebay
A&ion
Strand
Balaam-hill
Clapham
Crudem
Fentham
Mr. Fentham
Lord Kenyon
Martha
Admiralty
Court of Admiralty
Westminster-hall
Curious Legal Case About Bills and Forgery in London
A London court reports a dispute where the plaintiff sought 21 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence on a bill of exchange. The defendant, proprietor of several coaches, denied, and the jury found for the defendant on forgery, with the case noted as curious and singular. The piece also touches prize money reform and public scrutiny of military expenditures.
Cruden v Fentham and Admiralty case heard at Guildhall
A jury verdict awards 451 to the plaintiff in Cruden v Fentham after a coach collision on Balaam Hill near Clapham. Lord Kenyon condemns the servant's conduct but absolves the defendant Cruden, urging road law reform and public convenience. Separately, Beaufre v Crickett concerns silk libel in admiralty with a potential reform motive.
Robberies and a murder shock Kent and Monmouth regions
Reports recount Friday night highway robbery near West Mallings where Mr Sutron was relieved of 6s by two mounted men. a Saturday assault near the Uver Bell left a labourer robbed of 11 6d and clothes. Monday near Royston two highwaymen and a note thief fled with cash and notes. A Friday night murder near Monmouth saw Philip Pritchard slain. ER Price, a Brecon native, confessed after being taken into custody.
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Sutron
West Mallings
Larkfeld Turnpike
Suttor
Hin
Chatham
Woods
Rowrey
Meadstreet
St. Ann’s
Roystong
Hertfordshire
Philip Pritchard
Cwmearvon
Monmouth
New Inn
Price
Vilain
Brecon
A&t
Las
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Grantham
Leorge
Swan
William
Cooper
Alnabl
Reading
Berks
Winstanley
Higes
Pangkourn
Crown
Angel
Géorge
Elephant and Castle
George
Parebourny
Maidenhead
Lamb
Wallingford
Mr. Winstagler
ENRY
Cundebl
Chymitt
Elliotian
Druggitt
Holborn
Sonny
Fleet
Areet
Plbatt
Ifhy
Rotherhithe-street
Evans
Mnuhfields
Kirk
Draggitt
Cock-hill
Sennet
Witlcah
Ketone
Materia Medica
Brodum
Bora B. Syr
Albion-street
Robinson
York House
Piccaas
Henberys Corner
St. Paul's
Gay's
Jeboult and Co
Paco Sie
Pidding
Bailey
Bléw
Bristel
Baxter
Edinburgh
Tere Ra ‘Read
Wine-street
Bristol
M*doout
Mary-street
Cork
Ireland
Broom
Sc. dc
LAW
Guilbhall
A Davidson
Gloucester
Merchanrts
Maidstone
Cecil
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