Surrender Notices and Dividends Listed in Royal Gazette
The Gazette lists surrenders on several dates at Guildhall including Aaron Brown of Barber’s Yard and Arthur Marth of Great Burstead with other named parties. It also records dividends payable to multiple individuals and firms such as Witten Bawlongat of Liverpool and John Hawkins of Le Merchant, with locations including Bristol, Worcester, Leeds, and South Shields. Proclamations by the King in Council announce embargoes on French ships and residency rules under the Alien Bill, effective within specified distances from Cornhill.
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Uniell
odeeGeli
York
Mercer
Searpth
Holbdinipo
Bitien-Dhapel
Inn
Qakdibés
Oakham
Euieras Joresd
Witten Bawlongat
Liverpool
Dalerrech
Lomas
Powell
Bristol
Brightmith
John
Brows
Merthyr
All Saints
Lane
John Saute Tate
Pareleys
Yorkshire
Basinghall-street
Rickwell Hall
Catherine ‘Fetter
South Shields
Durham
Green Dragot
Seaith
Aldermanbury
Taylor
Guild- Mia
Robert Taylory
Southwark
Merter
Guildane
Bedward, King
Kent-street
Surry
Broom
Makeron
Joseph
Delvalle
Abraham Delvalle
Featherneeret
Abacconists
Guildhall
Coungcil
Britain
Cornhill
Turbulent Times Highlight European Conflicts And Domestic Fire
A historic fragment details debates on France and Britain in Europe. It notes the Duke of Norfolk at Arundel, militia measures, a dramatic rescue from a Berkeley-square fire, and warnings of French ambitions. Also covered are naval promotions, militia mobilization, and local grain disturbances amid wartime tensions.
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Bent -State
Carzishe
Prrr
France
Gooo
Duke of Norfolk
Arundel Castle
Ireland
Aesesn Kire
Europe
Emily
Savery
Iteo di Atches
Atnott Bérs
The Opera D'Ack Delights English Audience
Yesterday evening The Opery presented in English with Brum the celebrated singer for the first time. The performance impressed with elegant singing and a strong trio by Bruni Mara and Kelly. Mad. Millerd’s dancing improved notably, while Gentili’s performance drew criticism for overacting. The manager may need a better partner for Hillberg.
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Giroces
Brum
Wndt
Radhael
Bruni
Mara
Kelly
Millerd
Hillberg
Gentili
Law Report on Thetford Election Conspiracy Rule
Lord Kenyon rules the Rule absolute against Bidwell Sim MONS Foot and Hodson for conspiracy riots and misdemeanors at Thetford on the September election day. Four defendants punished, four discharged as no case shown. Emphasizes obedience to law for all ranks and the danger to the Constitution from mob action.
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Ervineome
Edmund Bidwell
Thetford
Partridge
Bower
Kenyon
Bidwell
Simmons
Foot
Hodson
Writ of mandamus over parish lecturer election
February proceedings reveal Mr Sheriff led with 36 votes to 35 for Mr Hutchins among 107 ballots cast, 106 valid. Churchwardens, Rector, and Bishop of London were urged to authorize a fresh election after Lord Kenyon found no clear proof of a fair vote. Onus incumbit petitori.
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Externe
St. Peter le Poor
London
Sheriff
The London Magistrates Defeat in Surrey Dispute
The King against Sainsbury and another notes a quarrel between London and Surrey magistrates. Alderman Sainsbury and London Justices acted wrongly in hire. The court rules the London magistrates liable and orders judgment entered with a nominal one shilling fine. The Recorder contests information. The court maintains the judgment against London magistrates.
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Pigot
London
County of
Surrey
Altho
Alderman Sains
Bury
City of London
Bower
Recorded of
Queen of London Arrives From Botany Bay in Distress
PL2 Mouta Feb 3 reports the Queen of London from Botany Bay on a four month voyage via Bombay with cotton for the East India Company. The vessel is leaky and the crew mostly dead from fever. no stop at the Cape Good Hope or St Helena. News from Botany Bay is unfavourable as convicts face scant provisions and barren land. The Pitt, Ross, and Constant Trader from Gibraltar brought the 11th Regiment, quartered locally due to Barracks full.
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Queen
London
Botany Bay
Bombay
East India Company
Cape
Pitt
Ross
Harper
Gibraltar
Iv'Ol
Susannah
Williams
Liverpool
Africa
France
Pelletier
Paris
Palaisd Egalité
Whitehall
Caledonian
John Bull
Ann
Shellard
Yarmouth
Gallipolye
Fahny
Pigridnet
Swanage
Purbeck
Robert
Lihgow
Londonderry
Bourdeaux
Ireland
The King Against Goodman and Others Rule to show cause
Mr Bower sought a rule to show cause why a criminal information should not be filed against the defendants who were commissioners for St. Leonard Shoreditch for omissions in their duty with serious public consequences. Vic Erfine sought a rule to show cause why a mandamus should not be directed to The Borough of Thetford for election of an Alderman.
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Bower
St. Leonard, Shoreditch
Vic. Erfine
Thetford
The King Against John Bell and Court Proceedings
Summary of a medieval court session where Mr Begrereft notes that John Bell printer of the Oracle refused to attend to receive judgment. Bell was summoned, did not appear, and process was issued. A case against Pitcner and others for falsely denying a license to a publican was postponed. Habeas Corpus was granted to bring William Hutchins and Elizabeth his wife from Bridewell for felony theft.
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Begrereft
Bell
The
Oracle
Ofibel
King
Pitcner
Pars
Anecdote of Burrard and the Hanging
An old tale reports Hubbard facing execution with a tailor in Newgate Street. The prisoner, claiming wit and sharpness, argues about payment for his hanging, suggesting the tailor raise the charge to sixpence a head or half a crown, vowing Sam must be hanged first if profits fail.
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Hubbard
Taitor
Newgate
Embargo on French vessels enacted at Havre port
News from Portsmouth states an embargo is laid on French merchantmen at Havre de Grace. The Havre Packet escaped harbor after an overnight stay. Orders at the Custom-house in Portsmouth stop all French vessels. The Montagu and Gladiator ordered for commission, with a large increase in marines and new recruiting cities to be sent. Frigates Orpheus and Hermione ordered to prepare for commission.
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Havre
Wichit
Matter
Havre-de-Grace
Montagu
Gladiator
Orpheus
Hermione
Heir to Camelrorp Second Voyage to Botany Bay
Fragmented 18th century notice covering a noble heir’s voyage to Botany Bay, Oxford professorship contests, a clerical appointment in Lidford by royal presentation, and a quip about Jacobin influence after Pelletier’s funeral. Includes assorted maritime losses, ship movements, and a rising concern over public appetite for sugar and disease.
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Camelrorp
Botany Bay
Guardian
Oxford
Hotmis
Ket
Clarke
Exeter
William Foror
Oriel College
Lord Craven
Trowleigh
Devon
Lidford
Prince of Wets
Liverpool
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Eee
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Louis the Xivth
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House of Bourbon
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War Office
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16Th Foot
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James Henry
Crate
Jersey
Islands
Repert Prince
Royal Engineers
America
Cornwall
Wadebridge
Dragoons
Devonshire
Whitby
Greenland
R. G.w.eaerysis
Cornwal
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Draxie
Cambridge
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Bonn, Esq
Lonrox
LAW Report
King's Bench
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Sainsbury
Mouta
Goodman
John Bell
Burbard
Portsmouth
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