Majestys Mail Coaches and Hops Planting Advertisements
A fragmented late 18th or early 19th century page lists Majestys Mail Coaches routes including Liverpool, Coventry, York, Norwich, and Glasgow with various towns and lines. It advertises press-work, hops plantings, a small compass press, and cooking stoves by providers in Holborn and Blackfriars Road, plus houses for rent and bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majesty’s
Hk. A
Wilson's
Ladelane
Britol
Milford Haven
Bth
Taunton
Exeter
Edinburgh
Holborn
Pool
Southampton
Ibberton
Dover
Canterbury
Margate
Angel
St.Clement’s
Portsmouth
Gloucester
Boultons
Charing Cross
Worcester and Ludlow
Oxford
Hereford
Cambridge
Wilbeach
Chester
Holyhead
Norwich
Newmarket
Ipswich
Warmouth
Burt
Morphans
Strattan Ind
Crovider's
Mainta
Ory
Magdalen
Blackfriars-road
Essential Salt of Lemons Fraud Notice in London
A historical notice from W. Bayley warns the public that the so-called Salt of Lemons sold in stores is ineffective and harmful. He states only his Essential Salt of Lemons, sold wholesale and retail at Cackfour street, bears his signature on each box. The item is promoted for stain removal on hands and gloves, claiming quicker, more pleasant results than competing products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AVING
Cackfour-street
W. Bayley
Society of Polite
ARTS
Holborn-Pridge
Reeves and Son
T. Reves
Guinas
India
Parton
Syeger
French Evocation Horror Admitted by Editor's Note
The Evening Mail publishes an editor's note claiming a verbatim extrait from a Paris paper of November last. Addressed to Sir Conkewidl, the letter asserts readers will find the infusion provokingly agreeable and peculiarly oblige, signed by A.B. dated January 4, 3796.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Mail
Paris
Goth Cof
Conkewidl
A.B
Revolutionary Movements and Threats to Monarchies
A fragmented and archaic editorial passage analyzes the fate of empires and republics, noting France as a Republic amid internal dissent and England's government. It warns that the Duke of Orleans and the Duke of Biron implicated leaders face punishment, as conspirators and victims alike are drawn into a shared cascade of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inness
France
England
Phecaffold
Orleans
Biron
Dangerous political fallout warning from reform debates
In England and France, calls to dismiss ministers and reform abuses threaten upheaval. The author warns that revolutions rarely end well, cites 1789 France, and urges English readers to resist seditious reform and preserve constitutional order amid a climate of radical rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Thomas Moore
Europe
Larochefoucaults
Barnaves
Clermont Tonnerre
Orleans
Robespierre
Cromwell
Lucretius
Lottery debt case warns against gambling securities
In a law report from the period, Cotte Caswell v Cassel Yu Dav concerns a Bill of Exchange for 30l drawn by George King and accepted by the defendant as a gambling debt. Counsel discuss lottery offices, illegal insurances, and precedent on notes taken after due date, with Lord Kenyon’s stance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
A&ion
Woop
Davies
Lord Kenyon
Cotte
Cassel YU
George King
Hampstead
Qgal
Iilegal Insurances
Dai Vies
Libel Case Over True Briton Owner Nonsuited
February 18 report states Mr Heriot an on half pay Marine officer and True Briton proprietor. He sued Mr Stuart of Oracle for libel claiming injury to property if not tried by jury. Evidence showed Heriot only proprietor. editors and publishers were others, leading to a nonsuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heriot
Stuart
Erskine
Marines
Newpaper
Trug Barron
Oracle
Howe v Parkins on and another damages suit
An Irish merchant sued for damages over confinement in a private madhouse. After one plaintiff witness was examined the case became a non suit. The defendants were Robinson and Mansel with the magistrate witness Mrs Manuel. A fuller account follows in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Bullen
Robinson
Mansel
Cambridge
Manuel
Middlesex Session Clerkenwell Watchman Neglect Trial
February 22 Middlesex Session at Clerkenwell heard The King versus Durham over neglect of duty by a parish watchman of St James Welk. Indicted for a misdemeanour for failing to perform duties as a member of the Welk parish watch. Evidence outlined defendant's conduct and alleged neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
St. James, Welk
S, Fta
Desperate hunt and Bridington conflict tale from old papers
A narrative of a hare chased by two greyhounds and two sportsmen in a rabbit borough. The hare escapes thrice, sustaining injuries described as a medical gripe. a brutal scene follows with a two hour battle at Bridington between John Jones Collier and James Brain, ending in a manslaughter verdict. Coroners inquest notes fatal incident and local rumors about church weddings and bloodthirsty reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridington
John Jones
Juna Collier
James Brain
Jones
van d. Brats
N. B
John Sibbins
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A.gentiman
Luxmore
Swallow-street
Joly Ray
Swallow
Deformeaux
Oxford Street
Swallow- Treet
Piccadilly
Newgate
Randle
Jackson
Thomas. Saunders Gilles
Clarys
Law-Report
Middlesex
Clerkenwell
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