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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 06, 1796
Page
1
The fragment refers to a school and a notice about assistance funds. It mentions letters post-paid to Reverend Mire Brunton in Liverpool and a minute enquiry into characters and connections, with a hint of extending help or support.
An old advertisement touts Salt of Lemons as a substitute for lemons to remove stains from linen, muslin, lace, and skin. It claims quick stain removal, recommends for ladies to swathe hands, and contrasts it with Seether Salt of Seather, urging wholesale and retail availability in town.
A historic notice invites pregnant women to lie in and be cared for in rooms at No 5 London Houses Yard North side of St Paulis Churchyard under surgeon and midwife care. It promises honorable treatment and infant care with restorative sale pills advertised as remedy.
An obscure text recounts how in Holland state justice operates with secrecy. The condemned face a second appearance, then a public execution or a hidden death by poison or a deadly maiden figure. The narrative links ritualized death to female symbolism and social disgrace.
Private families seek guidance on obtaining a second fort of brean as the House of Commons committee urges limiting wheat content in bread. The piece notes the difficulty for bakers and households, cites potential compulsory legislation, and praises corporate bodies adopting the recommendation while calling for two thirds wheat and one third barley bread to become general.
BRIGHTON Jan 4 A vessel laden with provisions ran ashore at Bowden's Beach near Eastbourne. The crew escaped to shore. the ship drifted back to sea after tide, the mate remaining in Eastbourne and arranging aid. Cargo said to be bound for Holland from an Irish port. Last Monday 236 Englishmen from a French cartel were landed between Brighton and Hove, then aided by locals who raised a substantial subscription.
A foot race from Old Bridge Bath to Temple Gate Bristol of twelve miles saw William Hall race John Thomas the noted Welchman. Thomas won in seven minutes faster, finishing in one hour and twenty two minutes despite poor weather.
Law report from December 5 details Allan Garrats v widow over a basket and a barrel cock valued at a few shillings. The plaintiff, an attorney, sought delivery. the defendant’s daughter testified the items were in the kitchen. Judge Kenyon called the action scandalous and urged withdrawal of a juror.
In Guildhall London a case held that an infant may only bind for necessaries. The defendant cannot be compelled to pay a loan advanced for an apprentice fee or apparel despite a moral duty to repay. The judge ruled a security by an infant is void and a letter from the girl cannot be read as evidence.
French debate on the Executive Directory message about forcing a fourth loan and tax latitude. Speakers argue for higher contributions from the wealthy, resist arbitrary class limits, and urge restraint before the public purse while warning of equity and repayment risks.
The article notes Mr Thélwall plans travel to Sierra Leone to discuss Africa with local groups, hoping to persuade Africans they are white or black. It reflects philanthropic views and skepticism about his mission. A Sidley-Green farmer recounts a theft event where robbers entered at night, bound him, and carried off corn sacks loaded on a horse.
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