Observations on Fences and Hedge Management
A treatise on hedge felling limits, plant age, and maintenance practices. It argues hedges should not exceed fifty years between plantings or thirty years between cuttings, and that large stems over a foot in circumference should not remain. It urges better estate management via haywards and woodward-like safeguards, with parley opportunities and public sale if negotiations fail.
Barbery Horse Sale Notice From 18th Century Ad
A Barbary horse, described as young and lively, is offered for sale in England after import from Tripoli. Fully described as healthy, safe, and free from vice, with inquiries directed to Mr. Fozard in Park Lane.
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England
Tripoli
Commodious Dwelling House and Pasture Land for Rent
Spacious furnished or unfurnished dwelling with two front parlors, large back kitchen, scullery, larder, brewhouse, cellar with bins, dining room, four first floor bedrooms, three attic rooms, and a handsome walled garden with fruit trees. Half a mile from the sea, about a mile from Holywell, Flintshire, overlooking the Ree and Liverpool Channel, with sea bathing nearby. Sporting country with fox hounds harriers in the area. Enquire at the White Horse Inn, Holywell, Flintshire.
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Holywell
Flintshire
North Wales
Ree
Liverpool
White Horse Tin
Flinthire
North Wakes
Election of a Bishop Described in Historic Ceremony
A reader reports the ceremonial process for filling a bishopric, detailing royal leave to elect, Chapter assembly voting, royal assent, confirmation and consecration by archbishops, and installment rituals. It covers oaths of supremacy and canonical obedience, the archdeacon’s role, and the first fruits payment to aid the poor clergy.
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England
Canterbury
Curious Advertisement For Plantation And Flock Sale
A curious ad offers a rentedy fold and divaricated agreement to buyers, with all or part of the domesticated flock. The plantation in Maryland features wood land, hills, meads, singing waters, and a house with out offices. It boasts a lactiferous cattle trait, Indian corn, and an elegant orchard of about 300 young trees described in lush, antiquated language.
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Maryland
Moorsom v Clarke Broadside on Criminal Conversation Trial
Lord Kenyon presided as Moor som sued Clarke for criminal conversation with his wife. Plea not guilty, several witnesses testified to elopement plans and alleged alienation of affection between Clarke and Moor som’s wife. Jury returned a verdict for Moor som with damages of five thousand pounds.
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Garrew
Mingry
Mcorfom
County of
York
Clarke
Moorfom
David Mercer
Angel-inn
Whitby
Moorsom
Yorkshire
Mr. Clarke
Marsham
Clark
Fendant
Lord Kenyon
Verdict of an Enlightened Sury in Fairfax County
A historic Virginia prosecution ends with a Black defendant acquitted after a battle of cruelty between an overseer and enslaved person. The jury finds the enslaved man acted in self defense, signaling a humane judgment amid harsh oppression.
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Fairfax County
Virginia
Edinburgh City Meeting Sets Stage for Dundas Replacement
The Lord Provost, magistrates, and town council met at Goldsmiths Hall after news of Mr. Dundas becoming Secretary of State for the Home Department. A new Edinburgh city election is expected next week with Dundas likely to be reelected. Reports also note a Newhaven vessel incident, seizures by Capt. Campbell, and a Dumfries bridge project approved by the Commissioners of Supply and town authorities.
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Goldsmiths Hall
Dundas
Tate
Home Department
Edinburgh
Newhaven
Campbell
Prince of Wales
Isles
Oban
Bachelor
Bowmore
Archibald Hamilton
Orransay
Dumfries
Stewartry
Kirkcudbright
Nith
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LAW Report
Moorsom, Jun
Henry Clarke
Crim
Scotland
Edingurch