Sporting Magazine Advertisements and Land Tax Notice
A fragment from a 18th century page includes a long list of contents for Sporting Magazine with copper plates and engravings, mentioning Hawking Fowling and other diversions. It also prints a government notice by the Land Tax Commissioners for Middlesex about redemption and purchase, with dates, terms, and payment options, plus clerk details. The text preserves names such as Daniel Hinley and references to London venues and printing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torf
Cckey
Xs Ks
Hawking
Theodore
Seems Magazine
Thomas
Erskine
Ander
Earl of Darlington
Raby Castle
Commodore Trunnion
Darlington
Raby
Patriot
Isport
County of Middlesex
Clerkentwell-grétn
Reed
Marth
Daniel Hinley
Steel's Lavender Water Ad Warns of Counterfeit Copyists
Advert warns ladies to buy only from Steel's Lavender Water at No 15 Catharine street near Strand, noting extensive approval and counterfeit imitators. Steel offers bulk drops at reduced wholesale prices, urging caution to protect his reputation and ensure authentic product quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STEEL
No. 15
Catharine-street
Strand
Somerset-place
Tyranly devastations and electoral maneuvering in Dublin
From Killala reports of widespread destruction by rebels in Tyranly with homes and stock seized, Mr Warpgon of Castle Lacken named among major sufferers. Dublin notices mix public christenings, election candidacies, and local police actions as Yeomanry quell unrest and magistrates pursue insurrectionists.
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Dublin
Killala
Irith
Pall
Dancan-fréet
Galloay’s-green
Grattan’s-place
Cork Hér
Colonel Howard
Wingfield
Morley Saunders
Hoare Hume
Lord Proby
Earl of Carysfort
Wicklow
Fédit
Sintman’s Court
Frurrock
Lewines
Trith Executive
Zine
Melamious
Philipstown
Nok
Bagh Wellaghay
Zhowas Dogherty
Fleet-street
Carlisle-bridge
Robbery and Fire Strikes City as Winter Crimes Rise
A masked assailants robbed a man of his watch and valuables near a bridge while a watch patrol is urged to deter winter crime. Early morning, a fierce blaze swept through a Hathaway Street hut, destroying the structure with fatalities and a fall injury sending a man to hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Stafford-street
Privateer Actions and Fleet Movements Reported at Plymouth Dock
The French privateer of 36 guns captures several ships including the Dolly Hannah Betsey and Norge Hirsholm, while the Tyger is beached at Pitcher’s Point and bilged. Plymouth Dock and Portsmouth news note Channel Fleet movements to Torbay, with the Royal George and other vessels arriving from Weymouth.
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Dolly
Pearce
London
Memel
Cattegate
Betty
Miller
Liverpool
Dublin
Antigog
Rench
Buene
Norge
Hirsholm
Naples
Malaga
Tyger
Blagden
Archangel
Pitcher’s Point
Geéree
fYacknty
Africa
Plymouth-Dock
Torbay
Atlas
Formidable
Cawland Bay
Shannon
Frazer
Hamoaze
Devil's Point
Portsmouth
Weymouth
Diadem
Digotor
Fiorenzo
Royal George
Lord Basproxt
Channel Fleet
Marcou
Fche
Hammond
Cameleon
Stilés
West Indies hurricane furor and fever plague Port Royal detail
The August hurricane leaves yellow fever across Fort Royal Martinico St Pierre and Anguilla. Whitby transport crew perish while naval and military forces guard Harviest flag on Bay. Duel fatality kills Mr Bates secretary to Admiral Harvey. British cruisers capture privateers near Guadaloupe and Lapwing engages foes at Fort Royal Bay. French prepare to move valuables to St Bartholomew as St Martin’s harbor hosts heavy shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort-Royal
Martinico
Whitby
Anguila
Tortola
Naval Hospital
Fort: Royal
Truscot
Guadaloupe
Porky i
St.Martin’s
St. Bartholomew?s
St. Martin’s
Ploughing contest near Piper Inn Somerset
Seven competitors began a public ploughing contest for premiums offered by the Bath and West of England Society. Two fields were tested, one clayey and old lay, the other part of King's Sedgemoor. all used different ploughs drawn by oxen or horses. Prizes went to Rev. Mr. Piper, John Billiggrey, and Mr. Derrick for various ploughing methods amid a display of effort and a celebratory meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper Inn
Somersetth're
West of England
Society
King’s Sedgemoor
Lord Sémervinig
Iapper
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General -Post-Office
Turday
Fulp
iBromley
Pope Abe ‘Amiles
Farnok
Guinea
Prate
Riverhead
Froydon
Lamberhurst
Heghwaynen
Will
Alfa
Cigus Pardin
Francis F. Feeling
Leicester
Peetiettens
Cradock Hartopp
Dara Witign
Cornell
Prigéon Aowland
Nodj
Booth
Duke
Portian
Ea Y Bookigllers
Britain
Ireland
Americ
Epon
WR. Squirrell
Highley, Booksellers
Matte Bai
T. Bish
Spee Agorgan Gat
Hove
Para
West-Indies
St. Ann’s Barracks
Barbadoes
Desireut
Royal Society
Barbados
Boston
Lincolnshire
Stainbank
Lincalattire
Robinson
Tunbridge-wae
Princess of Wales and Duchess of York
York
House
Piccadilly
E. Newbery
Cormer
Paul's Church-vard
Ward
Holborn
Gray's Inn
Jeboult and Co
Bacon
Isa
Oxford Street
Pidding’s
Maiine
Oxfordstreet
Bailsy
Low
Cockspurreets Davis
Cork
Boulton
Royal Exchange
Collins
Salispury
Ssillbury and Co
Mary Mrett
Dubin
W. Masgee
Beltatt
M. Davis
Ghreg
Anata
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