English State Lottery of 1798 draws from January 26
Purchasers and societies compare the current lottery scheme with past ones and find it superior while tickets and shares sell at the lowest rates in twenty years. Hornsby and Co stock brokers advertise the lottery office in Cornhill opposite the Royal Exchange with stamps and Parliament approval. They offer bank, India, South Sea stocks and government securities for sale or purchase by commission.
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Hornsby and Co
Lotrtry Orrick
A& of Parliament
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
London
Law Report Court of King's Bench discusses set off in cross debts
In a case involving Mr Hawkins and Mr Lechmere, the court analyzes whether a promissory note can be set off against a debt owed, considering past dealings and cross obligations. Lord Kenyon notes that cross debts may be set off, and the matter is referred for further determination.
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Lechmere
Hawkins
Erstine
Edinburgh
Todinburgh
Earl of
De‘fendant
Sailor's wages suit over voyage contract dispute
The action brought by Davies vs Kennedy concerns wages for a voyage from Charleston to England and back to Charleston. The defendant’s ship arrived in London and the sailor deserted, prompting questions on breach of solemn contract and the jury was instructed that one cannot break a contract and only perform part of it. Lord Kenyon stated that a man entering into a solemn contract cannot fragment it and demand payment only for partial performance.
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Davies VU. Kennedy
Charleston
Carolina
London
Lord Kenyon
Plaintiff Wins Chimney Piece Case At Trial
The jury found for the plaintiff on a marble chimney-piece dispute. Wagers valued at about 81 16s were contested against Mr Wyatt’s 41 12s in court. The verdict totals 581 16s, including sums already paid into court, against Mr Cook’s workmanship.
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Erstine
Cook
Portland-street
Lord Grenville
Cleveland’ Row
Adron
Wettlacot
Lauder
Wyatt
Tribute to Friendship Poem Reflects on Love and Reason
A long reflective verse tracing a heart torn between passion and rational friendship. The speaker rejects Cupid's joys, vows to honor friendship as a guiding altar, and envisions a future where a virtuous youth inspires steadfast trust, transforming love into the bond of friendship.
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Cupid
British Diplomacy and the Colossus with Feet of Clay
The piece condemns English hauteur tracing its roots to Cromwell and a Republic era, arguing France and Europe were misled by Britain's military power and diplomatic boast. It urges citizens to attack England’s perceived federative strength as French forces reveal Britain's intrinsic weaknesses on European stages.
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England
Cromwell
MittTon
Louis XIV
Europe
France
London
Jingland
Ecfor
Nimeguen
Ryswick
Utrecht
Aix la Chapelle
Paris
Philnitz
Finance Committee Proceedings Point to Reforming Receivers
Proceedings outline methods to curb public expense and improve money handling. Rose's letters urge faster remittances, bank accounts for receivers general, and reduced salaries or fees. Treasury minute forbids New Year gifts to many offices and calls for efficiency in taxes, excise, and navy accounts. Pembroke volunteers donate a month’s pay to war costs.
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Ross
Rofe
I Coe Loessee
Rose
Taxas
Scotland
Committee of Finance
England
Commissioners of Excise
Treasury
Marines
Bank of England
South-Sea Company
Navy
Stamp-Office
Horse
Customs
Cathier Excise
Pipe
King’s Remembrancer
Duke of Portland
Dunpas
Anmtralry
Commissioners of Transports
Lords of the Treasury
Comptroniers
Axemy
West India Islands
Jonvis
Leeward Islands
Jerrray
Jones
Auphine
Wales
Court debate over arrest recognizance in Dublin case
In Dublin the Crown pursues calling a gentleman on his recognizance amid claims of cruelty and lack of notice. Counsel Emmett denounces the move as oppressive since Mr O Connor was in England for private matters and unavailable to attend. The Attorney General and Crown Solicitor defend the decision as proper, while Lord Croxmen notes the issue burdens the court and bar.
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Arthur Q’connor
Ely
Arroxney
Emmett
His Majesty’s Attorney-General
O’connor
England
Ireland
Arrorsey
O'Connor
Ermis
Essex Road Robbery In Post Chaise Incident
Monday evening between five and six Mrs Spurret of Barking with another lady was topp'd in a post chaise by two footpads near the four and five mile stone on the Essex Road. They lost a watch and their oatc. A Bolton labourer hanged himself after a life marked by 26 children and 16 sons in HM service. Glasgow coach driver’s wife bore two girls and a boy last Wednesday who all seem well.
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His Majesty
Glasgow
Dr Brodum's Nerve Cordial praised for cures and claims
An account extols Dr Brodum's celebrated Nerve Cordial as a universal remedy for nervous disorders and many ailments. It cites dramatic patient cures, praises the medicine, and lists numerous sales outlets across Britain and Ireland with prices.
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Brodum
Thomas Torert
Miller
E. Newbery
St.Paules
Ward
Holborn
Gray’s Inn
Jeroulr
Bristols Road
Vine-street
Bristol
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King's Bench
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Pembroke
Fes
Pembroke Volunteers
James Acelane
Dublin
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