Trial in Glasgow printer case amid Scottish sedition facts
Edinburgh February 4. John Mennons printer in Glasgow is brought before the Court of Justiciary on a sedition charge for publishing an advertisement. James Dekly implicated as author faces trial. Lord Advocate seeks adjournment. Mennons may be tried for printing and publishing. Thomas Muir’s trial delayed three weeks as he remains in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Ménnins
Glasgon’s
Bligh- Cou of Justiciary
Advocate
James Dekly
Mt. Ennons
Smith
Mennons
Glasgow
Circuit Court of Justiciary
Thomas Muir
Paris
Harrison’s British Classicks Rams Rambler Serial Ad
An advertisement announces a weekly publication titled Harrison’s British Classics containing works from Dr. Samuel Johnson including the Rambler and other essays. It promises twelve sixpenny numbers with superior engravings and copper plates, issued from London and available at booksellers and newsagents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yiarrison
Adventier
Gonneiffeur
Guardian
Idler
Rambler
Spectator
Tatler
Would, &c. &C.&c
Samuel Johnson
London
Harrison Arid
The Lord Mayor Advertises New Weekly Newspaper
A London weekly public notice promotes a new family paper The Lord Mayor headlined by Sir James Lancerfony Knight. It pledges original debates, parliamentary content, domestic and foreign news, and humorous articles. The Town and Country Herald advertising plan, circulation, and advertising spaces are detailed with pricing and delivery to the three kingdoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besdes
Svith
James Lancerfony Knight
City of London
Id Oie
Borough of
Malmsbury
London
Westminster
Southwark
Middlesex
Essex
Herts
Surry
Kent
Three Kingdoms
G. Riley
Pisa
Ag.svelfvas
Enacons
Herald
Gentlemen's dress shop combines woollen and tailoring trades
Woollen-drapers and tailors at No 160 Fleet Street announce a fusion of trades to improve economy and dispatch. They pledge to supply every required item from their own stock and offer customers the chance to judge fabric and fit in person rather than patterns. They thank patrons and vow continued quality and general satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caefer
Willis
Mens i Mercers
Taylors
Fleet-Street
Cason
Taylor
Impostor sought over forged notes and stolen mare
A fictional male named Y Seamour from Scawby near Scarborough bought a horse about 44 hands high and a chestnut mare with a split lip using bogus Bank of England style notes. The description notes a five-foot-nine figure with a long neck, light hair and drab coat, last seen heading south. A reward is offered for apprehension and information to Mr Buckle or Mr Fotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scawby
Scareh
Purchale
Scarborough
George Fulter
Buckle
Fotter
State Lottery Office Promises Prize Payouts and Advantages
Fragmentary 1793 state lottery notice from Hornsby and Co. touts tickets sold in eight and sixteenth shares, notes prize payments on draw day, claims no extra charges, advertises established Cornhill office and licensed status under Parliament Act No 126. Mentions specific prize shares and numbers, with scattered figures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornsby. and. Co
State Lottery Office
Cornhill
Royal Syange
Hornsby and Co
Balk
Tofania
Reoo
Toco
B-roths
God
Shares of Prizes and Lottery Tickets Sold by J Wenham
Public notice from J Wenham, stockbroker, advertising shares and tickets in state lotteries. Promises prizes up to 300,001 with offices at Poultry, London. Warns of legal restrictions on policies and chances, urging tallying of shares and registry in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
J. Wenham
London
Ea Crouse
Stevenson
Orwich
Corbill
Court of King’s Bench
Call for Immediate War Declaration Against France
A spirited letter in The Evening Mail urges Parliament to declare war on France to safeguard Britain and Europe's peace. It argues ministers should not delay, warns of French betrayal and revolutionary plots, and asserts Britain must act with allies to curb French expansion and defend commerce and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Europe
Fox
Grey
Lord Laupsrpare
Marquis of
M. Cuavvein
Maret
Brabant
Savoy
Avignon
Executive Council
England
Hvilind
Indo
Gromie
Tole
Ecance
Quebec Speaker Controversy Deliberated by Two Houses
In Quebec on the 17th the two Houses met and discussed choosing a Speaker. Proposals named M. A. J. Panet and Mr William Grant. Debates focused on language in a Speaker and potential bilingual interpretation between members and the Crown. The Lieutenant Governor appointed William Smith as Speaker of the Legislative Council and Samuel Philips as Clerk of the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Clarke
House of Assembly
Celhi
M. A. J. Panet
William Grant
C. J
Legislative Council
William Smith
Samuel Philips
Agricultural Report on Frosts and Crop Prospects
The late frosts, though brief, aided WueaT lands. Last year’s crops vary, likely two thirds of prior output. Lent Corn delayed by wet weather. barleys sown, broad beans planted. Crops look well where manure was used. Rye and tares promising. Turnips and clover abundant due to mild season. Hay price falls. land drainage expanding. Live stock generally steady. store hogs costly. Smitefield meat supply ample, except real prices high. Mutton expected pricier as spring arrives. rot losses reduce numbers. Western and Southern flocks had a favorable lambing season.
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Victualling
Smitefield
Deason
Ireland Volunteers Stand Off Parade in Dublin Streets
In Dublin early Sunday a Barrack force moved to the Lower Castle yard and a 50 strong piquet on the glacis near the Treasury. A City Magistrate and Police officer prevented the Liberty Artillery and Goldsmiths Volunteers from marching in public array, warning officers of possible custody. Volunteers dispersed after debate. Deputies of the Dublin Volunteer Corps met at the Royal Exchange and submitted resolutions to Lord Charlemont for approval, who asked for time to consider.
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Little
Liberty Artillery
Goldsmith’s Volunteer Corps
St. Michael Appoles
Ship Street
Dublin Volunteer Corps
Royal Exchange
Earl of Cxartemont
Volunteers
Ireland
Fires and robberies target Dublin gentlemens homes
Dublin reports recount Monday night plundering of firearm stores at the houses of Wainwright Brazington Call Fagan Fiffe G Lowther and the attempt on JM Normans Dunshaughlin residence. A defender gang shot at the defender’s approach, wounding one man as they fled. Cavalry and infantry moved to suppress the unrest in the Dublin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wainwright
Brazington
Mr. Call
Fagan
Fiffe
G. Lowther
S. JM. Norman
Dunshaughlin
Dublin
Dunay
Court Martial on board l Aigle acquits Capt. Hardy
On Saturday near Sheerness the Court Martial on board l Aigle tried Captain James Hardy and Master Shadforth. The board led by Captain W. Locker found the master's charges proved and acquitted Hardy after judging Shadforth guilty of drunkenness and contempt while noting irregularities in some investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
l'Aigle
Otter
James Hardy
W. Locker
Sir J. Wallace
W. Parker
J. N. Inglefield
A. J. Ball
S. Lutridge
P. Rainer
E. Thornborough
R. §. Keater
J. Norman
J. Aaray
James Shadforth
Hardy
Navy
Harpy
Shadforth
His Majesty’s Service
Port Resistance Ordered as Ships Sail for France
Portsmouth news reports orders to prevent any English vessels from sailing to France. Admiral Sir Hyde Parker hoisted his flag on the Duke at Spithead and Victory, while the Abstinence of 60 guns and the Tiphon sloop sailed to Plymouth and Guernsey respectively. Captain Cafe of the Antelope recovered 60 casks of spirits sunk near St Helens.
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France
Hyde Parker
Duke
Spithead
Legge
Plymouth
Hunt
Guernsey
Cafe
Antelope Revenue Cutter
St. Helen’s
Arrival of Druid and Sea Flower at Brest and Perseus from the West Indies
PLMOUTA DOEK reports that on Tuesday his Majesty's frigate Druid, 33 guns, Capt. Elitfon, and Sea Flower cutter, Lieut. Webber, arrived from a Brest cruise. Sea Flower sighted an additional frigate. Perseus, 20 guns, Capt. Palmer, also arrived from the West Indies in 28 days with dispatches for Government. Mount-wife Battery carriages were replaced and fortification work proceeds with alacrity.
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Tuesdey
His Majesty
Druid
Elitfon
Sea Flower
Lieut. Webber
Brest
Perseus
Palmer
West Indies
Mount-wife Battery
Newcastle Bounty Offered for Seamen Volunteering
The Mayor and Common Council of Newcastle offered two guineas to every able seaman and one to each ordinary seaman who voluntarily enter into His Majesty's service before month’s end. An extra guinea was pledged to the first hundred able seamen and half a guinea to ordinary seamen who enlist with Peter Rothe, regimental at tain, as part of the Port’s effort coordinated by the Newcastle Association.
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Peter Rothe
Newcast Association
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Johnson
Price Rour-Pehce
Matthew Donolde
Reging
Alves
the Evening Mail
Quebec
Agriculture
Portsmouth
Plmouta Doek
Newcastle
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