The Blackburn Mail and Advertiser Weekly Paper
A new weekly paper titled The Blackburn Mail and Advertiser will be printed in Blackburn Lancashire. It will be published on an upcoming Wednesday in May, issued by J Waterworth, with distribution to Warwick Lane Newgate Street and the Coffee House London.
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J. Waterworth
Blackburn
Blackburn Mail
Lancashire Ee Tee Y Advertiser
Afwickefauare
Warwick-lane
Newgate-street
Coffee-house
London
Public Call for Funds Aiding French Exiles
A late 18th century appeal notes a committee seeks subscriptions at multiple banks to support French exiles and pensioners in Jersey and Guernsey. By aiding aged, infirm, and indigent women and children, the fund aims to sustain limited relief until they may return home.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Iuport
Relief of Widows and Children of Seamen and Soldiers
A 1793 society at Crown and Anchor Strand seeks funds for widows and orphans of seamen and soldiers. Minutes note a May 21 meeting and a widow Dorothy Houman receiving relief. Subscriptions listed, with renewed gifts and a Lloyds Coffeehouse treasurer tally. Victory at sea and Devizes donations referenced in the period notice.
Letter to the Evening Mail on public opinion and unity in crisis
A reader urges the paper to publish a letter arguing that a united public voice supports the Constitution and Ministry during wartime. The piece laments opposition in Parliament, defends government action, and praises national resolve and the kingly leadership amid domestic debates. It also discusses coal production, labor disputes, and Scottish coal trade disruptions affecting Edinburgh’s coal supply and transport.
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Thome
House of Commons
House of Lords
England
Light on Scottish coal scarcity and duty removal
Northern correspondent’s letter argues the coal shortage in Scotland last year was misattributed. It contends removing coal duty in Scotland would boost imports and lower prices, noting Scottish coal is superior to home production and would reduce burdens on Scots.
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Scotland
Coal Scarcity in Scotland Traced to Collier Exploitation
The letter to the editor argues Scotland’s coal shortage stems from a lack of willing colliers and their mistreatment. It recalls an 18th century Act of Parliament freeing workers from bondage only to a yearly renewal, with wages and victuals set by coal owners, leading to debt, drunkenness, and coercive hiring practices that left laborers increasingly bound and exploited.
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Scotland
Soenon i Fahoig
Coal Trade Dispute Urges Municipal Remedy
A letter on coal trade faults argues fewer court cases among ship owners and buyers, yet warns of rising prices and delayed deliveries as fleets overwhelm lighters. It urges the Lord Mayor and Aldermen to appoint more Deputy Meters or face civil action against City Meters for damages.
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Mutt
Grazier Seeks Return of Stolen Cattle Proceeds
At Guildhall London May 21 a special jury heard a case where a grazier claims 381 pounds 10s 6d received for cattle, held by Jones the Holbidge bookkeeper who refused to hand it over. The judge ruled no custom could justify keeping another's money. Verdié for Plaintiff.
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Jones
Bearcroft
Leicester
Holbidge
Glefman
Smiflefield
Holbidte
EvsRine
France Sections of Paris on Army Recruiting Deliberations
The paper presents the unsettled disposition of the Sections of Paris as they discuss recruiting for an army to march against the Royalists. It shows the lack of harmony among leaders and includes a late Suti of the Jacobins detailing the Royalists' formidable strength.
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Paris
Paris Sections Debate Recruitment in Revolutionary Chaos
The Paris sections clash over arming and recruitment. La Section des Quinzieme Vingts resists until Paris corps depart. Gravilliers favors universal drawing of lots. Grenelle forbids enrolment. Fauxbourg Montmartre delays until purged. Unite dissolves its committee. Sans-Culottes denounce Santarre over troop claims. Pont-Neuf stays inactive and seals papers. Theatre Francais expels Marat.
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LA Section Des
LA Section DU Fauxbourg
Montmartre
Commons
LA Section DE L’unite
LA Section Des Sans-Ci Lottes
Santerre
Paris
LA Section DU Pont-Neuf
LA Section DU Theatre Francais
Marat
Fire destroys grainaries at Bonefs with great force
In Edinburgh on Tuesday afternoon a fire swept through the granaries of Messrs Charles Addison and Sons in Bonefs. The blaze consumed the entire structure and a large quantity of grain. The rapid spread was checked by extraordinary efforts of the inhabitants, preventing damage to neighboring buildings.
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Edinburgh
Meff
Charles Addison and Sons
Dublin clubs urge Irish goods to aid workers
In May in Dublin public clubs applaud purchasing Irish manufacture to aid unemployed workers amid trade stagnation. The Commissioners for public credit plan loans to mercantile houses Meff Cope and Binns, Comerford and O'Brien, Grimjaw and Cox, and others, to bolster relief efforts.
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Dublin
Cope
Binns
Comerford
O'Brien
Mel
Grimjaw
Cox
Belfast
Tholfel Court
Belgrel Bene George
Romagt
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Ethbury
J. A.de Lew
Igham
Sam. Prince, Esq
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Royal Higghes
Prince OF Wales
His Royal Highness
the Duke of York
Royal
the Duke of Clarence
His Royal
the Duke of Gloucester
WM. Devaynes, Esq
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Dorothy Houman
Victory
His Majesty’s ‘Ship
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Cirzes
His Majesty
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Drake
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J. M. Morris
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James Evelyn, Esq
Dacre
Femes
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Desclar
Ringwood
Les. J. Hawtrey
Barnabas’ Hicks
R. Man
G. Naidl
Fes Kittier
Richard ‘Gibbs
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Mary Dake
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Gravesend
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Newcastle
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Custom House
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Lal
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Lord Kenyon
France
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Ireland
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