Counterfeit Half Crowns And Brandy Swindle Trial
A London court heard a case where a repeat visitor passed counterfeit half crowns washed with silver bearing an R mark. A second duo, William Trinckfeld and Jarvis Thompson, faced charges of conspiring to swindle By yielding water substituted for brandy and rum at a Punch House on Lucgate Hill. Both were found guilty after sustained testimony and cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Heath
William Trinckfeld
Jarvis Thompson
Clipffore
Clipstone
Lucgate-hill
Trinckfield
St. George’s Fields
Witner
Chaife- House
Chaife-House
Fleet-market
Bowtreet
Kapp
Citytone
Clisffone
Thompson
Lrinkfiela
Dissolution of a Commercial House and Sandown Park Change
The affairs of a great City house dissolve by mutual consent with a partner retired and two partners in trustees hands. Woodhall Park, former Sir Thomas Rumson estate now owned by Mr Paul Bengsero, nears new transfer to the Young Earl Cowrer at an asking price around 160000 pounds. Bengsero also to sell his Grosvenor Square mansion once Lafl Traxet’s. A fleet of lighters ran aground near Bankside by London Bridge causing some damage.
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Lergth
Woodhall Park
Thomas Rumson
Paul Bengsero
Earl Cowrer
Benesero
Grosvenor Square
Bankside
London Bridge
Buonaparte Expedition Fortifications at Alexandria
Report from Alexandria on Buonaparte's expedition detailing city fortifications, with fifty 24 pounders and mortars defending the port, covered eminences near the Arabs, ample magazines for over a year, and ongoing works to defend the Nile Mouth. Mustapha Kyava of the Pacha named by Emir Hadji as Caravan conductor received coronation honors, diamonds, and a richly harnessed horse in a ceremony before the Divan and sheriff.
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Alexandria
Nile
Cairo
CaArko
Mustapha
Buonaparte
Chifp
Fedam
Thad
Egypt
Monge and
Bertholet
Yue Cnictsdoazla and
Kykaoni
Street Names and Military Orders From Cairo Dispatch
General in Chief orders renaming a Cairo street Pesit Thouars and the Maniglucks brig to Lonant. Reports note accidents from galloping horses, cautions for merchants and soldiers, and a requirement for soldiers to carry a water pitcher. Upcoming provisions include coffee ration limits and pay rules for officials and clerks in Cairo. A board of hearth is created to safeguard the city and epidemics.
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Cairo
Mendemarre
Buonaparte
Dublin Corporations Reject Union in Early 19th Century Meeting
In Dublin on January 8, stationary, cutler, and shoemaker corporations denounced union proposals. Resolutions cited, with speakers including Captain Caiu and Counsellor Berner. Jail terms and transportation signals followed, as several signatories allegedly faced treason charges. A Newry coach incident near Highgate saw seven highwaymen robbing passengers, with further robberies in connected carriages.
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Cutler
Caiu
Corporation of Shoemakers
Berner
Norxton
Murnerx
Wixson
Doorey, &. &E
Drumcondra
Feven
Key
Clerkenwell Sessions Bail After Misdemeanor Indictment
Saturday W Probert former King’s Arms Tavern proprietor faced a capital charge for arson. Grand Jury returned a misdemeanor bill allowing bail. Reports of his self destruction in prison are erroneous. Trial postponed to the next sessions.
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Clerkenwell Sessions
W. Probert
King’s Arms Tavern
Highwaymen Stop Portsmouth Coach on Wimbledon Common
Friday evening between five and six, the Portsmouth light coach returning to town was halted by two highwaymen on Wimbledon Common. They robbed the passengers of money totaling an unspecified amount in guineas.
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Portsmouth
Wimbledon Common
Arrivals and Sailings Off Plymouth and Nearby Ports
Plymouth reports arrivals of the Stag and Sisters with cargoes for London, the Weymensh armed transport sails for Ireland with about 800 guards, and the Woolverine refits in harbor. The Eagle from Honduras returns with settlers, while the Ocean and Zamer bring cargoes and report convoys, captains, and praiseworthy seamanship during gusts and gales. Additional notes cover the Sufitante and Druid sailing, Admiral Gasper ER fleet movements, and local port actions at Sheerness and Yarmouth.
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Og Hon Tibbbebaedaa
Stag
Youxe
Plymouth
Sroses
Charles
Will
London
Ireland
Bodgd
Jas
Thiy Eagle
Enwards
Honduras
Tae Eagle
Galph
Félin
Exeter
Jolie Krowzin
Seyphus
Venus
Gate Watch
Wastian
Hamouze
Apthonee
Portsmouth
Gasper ER
Sheerness
Lydiard
Nore
Hamburga
Borper
Yarmouth
London Markets Corn Exchange Friday Prices Grain and Hay
Markets show heavy demand with large supply keeping prices stable. Wheat and rye prices listed, flour and seeds rated. hay and straw values noted. Antiscorbutic doors advertised for sale at William Clark's Medical Shop with orders in dozens.
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Corn Exchange
Polands
Kingston
St. Janes’s
Whitechapel
Hay
Smithfield
Farpay
Jan
Newgate
Leadenhall
Surry
Kent
Spirfbery
Sotio-Square
William Clark
Tingle
Hotle
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Army OF the East
BUON
IRTE
Menfoure
Garbie
Rebiouche
Charhie
Gizech
Alely
Fayom
Benfest
Minter
Babira
Artillery
Polytechnic
Corps of Artillery
Engineers
Monge
Darne
Sombat
Garbia
Dugua
Mit-Damar
Murat
Deux
Upper
Adourad Bey
SzeramaBen
du Moufki
Punih
Jonker
Mamelucks
G6th Frustidor
Lys de Teeg
Beaudorjins
Calnet
Tim
Mal
France
Cairs
Belines
Cory
Makenear Tiler
Piiaaos
Gustafarte
Dublin
Lowestoff
Havker
Mifclfy
Wipe
Texel
Providence
Poole
Chepheard
Chace
Cardiff
Milford
Gseorce Wovcar
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Liverpool
London Markets
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