Preserve Monarchy Over French Revolution, Birmingham Disturbances
A Birmingham reader warns Revolution Clubs threaten public order and royal authority. He cautions against spreading anti monarchist sentiments and urges leaders to confine views to private discourse, defending church and monarchy against republican ideas. He insists liberty must not justify licentiousness and reiterates loyalty to the crown.
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Birmingham
France
French Empire
Jama Churchman
Trial of David Comstock for Murder in Gloucester
The Superior Court heard the trial of David Comstock for the December murder of Ephraim Bacon. Evidence showed a dispute over wood sales and trees, leading to an axe attack at a neighbor’s house. The jury found him guilty and he was sentenced to death for execution on May 13 between noon and three.
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David Comstock
Gloucester
Ephraim Bacon
Dritchcock
Throne of Grace
Comstock
Bacon
Diamonds stolen from Madame Du Barre case at Old Bailey
Trover action brought by Madame Du Barre against Levet over diamonds valued around 100000. The trial details the 18th century robbery of Du Barre's Lucienne mansion near Marli, the staged sale to De Simons, and Levet’s attempt to pass as a French nobleman. Witnesses include Forth, Allan, Crossly, Harris, and Moses, with cross examination and perjury threats. The jury found the jewels belonged to Madame Du Barre and ordered restitution.
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Madame du Barre
John Baptist Lever
Trover
Countess du Barre
Exkine
Lucienne
Marli
Abrahams
Petticoat-lane
de Simons
London
Levet
Allan
Forth
Crossly
M. Remon
Old Bailey
Newgate
Erskine
Remon
Mad
du Barre
Joseph Harris
Paris
Kenysiz
de Simonson
Efe
Mr. Forth
Mr. F
Lever
Mr. T
France
St. Germains
Baptist Levet
National Guards of
Mr. du Simons
Mr. Allan
Jacob Moses
Moses Abraham
Bearcroft
Madame du Barry
National Assembly
Proclamation to Confine Dogs in Town Over Mad Dog
The magistrates issued a proclamation ordering residents to confine their dogs for 14 days to curb a mad dog outbreak. Dogs found in the streets faced death and owners fines. The animal, though killed this morning, had bitten several other dogs.
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Epinsurcu
Aly
Vessel Brings Crew to Harbor After Master Killed
Stromnass, arriving July 16 at Leith from Easdale with two bars on board, faced danger after master Wilson died from a stroke near the mainmast. Two boys aboard could not sail, but a boat from Berfay and local helpers, signaling the ship, rescued them and brought the vessel safely to harbor.
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Stromnass
Providence
Leith
Easdale
Wilson
Berfay
Tunbridge Wells Charms In Air, Springs And Social Scenes
A vivid note on Tunbridge Wells praising its scenery air and healthful springs. The piece highlights public parades balls and tea gatherings at Assembly Rooms as social highlights and notes the healthful spring restoring vigor to many. It mentions crowded balls and extensive social mixing across ranks.
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Tunbridge
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