Governor and taskmaster for Preston House of Correction sought
County Palatine of Lancaster seeks a Governor and a Taskmaster for the House of Correction at Preston with annual salaries of 301. The nomination will be during the General Annual Session at Preston on Thursday June 29. Information available at the Clerk of the Peace Leigh or Mr Nicholas Grimshaw Pretton. Testimonies of character requested. April 24, 1799.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Palatine of Lancaster
House of Correction
Preston
Aid
Leigh
Nicholas Grimshaw
Pretton
J. Taylor
Editor's Letter on Reason and Philosophers Refuted
A reader protests a magazine quote attributed to Adam Smith and argues against circulating claims about his views on Reason compared to Voltare and other philosophers. The letter cites Hume, Epicurus, Locke, and others, defending inquiry, piety, and truth while criticizing superficial readings and sensational biographies.
Philosophical Critique Of Ridicule In Religion
A reader argues that true devotion should not rely on childish jest and blasphemous ridicule. He cites Lucian and Dr Smith to defend serious reason, suggesting Jean Jacques would have regretted publishing controversial work if he foresaw the backlash and blood tears.
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de Luc
Jeam Jaques
Dr. Smith
Court Martial in Donegal Arms on Woods Trial
Ireland midweek court martial at the Donegal Arms heard David Woods charged with burning James Coleman’s shouse at Carrickfergus and stealing arms. Witnesses described a November assault, a fire set, pistols hidden, and a later arm demand at Ballenny. Woods was hanged on a branch near Dotens after sentencing on the charge.
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Donegal Arms
David Woods
James Coleman
Carrickfergus
Flentes Ares
Aeart
Samuel Cowie
Carrickfergus Yeomanry
Hugh Crymble
Magch
Ballenny
Poetay Laft
Dotens
Paris
Court Martial acquits Lt Smyth after sword use and provocation
A General Court Martial finds Lieutenant James Lowther Smyth not guilty or acquits him of the charge after considering that he drew his sword under provocation to defend himself during an August 1798 incident with Lieutenant Caleb Falconer Wood. Both officers admitted intoxication and improper language.
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Hiden Wal-Lace
16Th Regiment of Foot
James Lowpner Sayte
Court Miartial
Clues Fawcoust
James
Lowther Smyth
Drax-Nis
Caleb’ Falconer Wood
Smyth
Smth
Lieut. Smyth
Remarkable ferry accident near Bristol Hotwells
An aged passenger fell into the river during a ferry crossing to Bristol Hotwells. With a basket of live poultry on his arm he remained buoyed by the current until a fishing smack carried him over a hundred yards downstream where he was rescued.
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Camberland
Taylor
Bristol Hotwells
Bristol Executions and Indictment at Seffiors Scene
Indictments at Seffiors Bristol reveal Catherine jury wife of William indicted for attempting to receive wages of Thomas Jury via a seaman aboard the brig Agminvell. James Baker Charles Porpit and Fohr Duggan executed after solemn procession, with hymns and prayers. Powell and Duggan linked to forged notes before execution, Barbtr from Yatton praised for character, crowd large and solemn.
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Bristol
Catherine
William
Thomas Jury
Agminvell
James Baker
Charles Porpit
Fohr Duggan
Oo Powell
Ile of Wight
Bat
Ireland
Taylor
London
Duggan
St. Paul's Church
Eo Duggan
Tiperary
Taylors
Sohwandon
Humphries
Newgate
Law Report: Court of Kings Bench on Game Laws
In the case of Lord Berkeley versus a defendant for killing a pheasant in a lord's preserve on September 19, the court found the plaintiff non suited. The opinion discusses the propriety of game laws to encourage country living, hospitality, and public order, noting both leisure value and social discipline, with a remark on Lord Berkeley's fondness for game.
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Court of Kings
Aénix
Barrer
Qat
Lord Berkeley
Kawtont
Fortin
Lord Berkley
Remarkably Distorted Sheep and Highway Robbery Report
Saturday last a bailiff named Mr Kear was robbed near Kidgston en route to Ewell, losing most of the recently received rent. In Dartington a tiny pony named Kytee was killed by Mr Brumless. the creature grew oddly large for its breed, provoking wide astonishment as measurements are recorded. The account notes extraordinary dimensions and weight, with details of height, girth, and other figures, ending with a tagged note “Patlaw 1678.”
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Kear
Burbat
Kidgston
Ewell
Brumless
Dartington
Newton
Durham
Patlaw
Worm Lozenges lauded by medical testimonials 1793
A 1793 letter from Rofe Cattle of Cheaptide endorses Dr Ching s Worm Lozenges for a months long illness. The testimonial cites improvement after the first doses and full recovery after the second and third, claiming the remedy cleanses the stomach and bowels and restores health. Sold by J Ching Apothecary and other patent medicine vendors in the three kingdoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prnih
Rixwbr
Caweisel
Cring
Apothecary
Cheaptide
London
Eltict Fon
Chie
Pereck
Ching
J. Ching
Neapllae
Three Kingdoms
Royal Medicines Advert May Heal Nervous Debility
A London Gazette notice promotes DR DU and Staats syrup as cures for nervous debility and related complaints. It features testimonials from Sir, Roidrid, and others praising improvements within weeks. The letter requests consideration of the remedy and provides addresses and witnesses for validation.
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London
William Bro
Albionréety
Leverian
Blackfriars
LE Welters
Albion-ftrees
Acees
Gould
Dr. Staats
W ‘Harper
Wool
Raplers R. Ts
Je Ritrsfield
Jk Perkins
Alex
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R. Squirrell
M.D
Murray and Bighley
Fleetfireer
W. J
J. Richardson
Royal Exchange
MAIL
Apam Smith
Apam Suit
Apam Smrrx
Davin Hume
Epicurus
Fly
Baillie
Horne
Br. Smith
Tatents
Learding
Johnson
Bacon
Boyle
Locke
Milton
Haller
Littleton
Addison
West
Barrington
Wirtzau Jones
Bolin
Morgan
Stillingfleet
Beazley
Clarke
Leland
Lardner
Belfast
Apail
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