Humble Request From Beicester Candidate For Parliament
A letter from Beicesters DM. SRADUCK BARTOFP appeals to a county Freeholders body for support after the death of Mr Pacchy, seeking election victory and announcing intent to serve with fidelity. In a separate incident, a fatal pistol suicide by an Alderman is reported, followed by a coroner's inquest. Mrs Tawstoen survives a severe wound with no mortal danger.
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Pacchy
Gwen
Beicesters
Sraduck
Bartofp
Rae
OLD BAILEY TRIALS RECOUNT CAPITAL INDICTMENTS AND VERDICTS
Reports from the Old Bailey detail Samuel Cook's acquittal on embezzlement from the Bank of England while Jehan Bond faced a murder charge with a guilty verdict. The prose covers indictments, confessions, weapon sightings, insanity defenses, and sentences for multiple prisoners, including transportation for several, and a concluded session with varied outcomes.
Lavender Water Counterfeit Warning for Gentlemen and Ladies
A warning from merchants about counterfeit Lavender Water brands mimicking a well known bottle. It cautions directing servants to avoid shops on Catharine Street and the Strand near Somerset Place to prevent unwary buyers from purchasing the imitator. The notice notes the risk of reduced prices enticing large purchases and urges caution to protect reputation and sales.
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Breel
Dublin General Court Martial Dissolves Over Murder Verdict
The Lord Lieutenant disapproves of the Court Martial sentence acquitting Hugh Wallaghan of murder. He orders dissolution, Wallaghan dismissed from Yeomanry, and barred from any Yeomanry corps. A new trial for the prisoners is to be convened and officers who opposed Wallaghan to be barred from service. Also noted is Alderman Tartrock’s suicide amid mental derangement and related family suspicions.
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Dublin Castle
Heving
Dublin Barracks
Earl
Ennis
Hugh Wallaghan
Coan Wanuts
H. Tayton
Craig
Ge. P.S
Hugh “Wallaghan
Commission Court
Tegomumence
Tartrocx
Symond’s Court
Ball’s Bridge
Fred
Yeomen and Militia Clash Near Waterford Encounter
In Waterford on March 16, Yeomen Morse and foot joined Midlothian Cavalry and Militia to meet an advancing force the locals believed approached their gates. The action centered on defending Dublin with fears of an imminent attack.
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Waterford
Morse
Foot
Dublin
Ships Seized and Losses in French Actions
The Jong Pieter from London to Amsterdam and the Mary Kennedy of Liverpool are captured by a French frigate. The Royal Recovery Belfast to Hembed is run down in the squadron, with an unknown immediate outcome. The Befs Vaughan Liverpool to Martinico foundered with all crew drowned. The Twee Broders Hambro to St Thomas’s drifted near Vlieland, leaving part of its cargo saved.
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Jong Pieter
Boer
London
Amsterdam
Royal Recovery
Belfast
Hembro
Isla
Riga
Befs
Vaughan
Liverpool
Martinico
Twee Broders
Branh
Hambro
St. Thomas’s
Jeft
Vlieland
Cott of Holland
King George Brings Mail and Passengers to Yarmouth
On Wednesday afternoon the King George under Captain Deane delivered mails and passengers to Yarmouth. A Prussian vessel from Hamburgh arrived today carrying passengers and orders to watch a squadron near Gores including the Ganges, Dritter, Heteren, and the Black Joke lugger. The Prince of Wales packet failed to sail for Cuxhaven due to easterly winds. passengers named Crewe, Gano neau, Newton, Petaze, and Mr. Sasser are listed among the travellers.
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Deane
Hamburgh
Gores
Conn
Prince of Wales
Peace policy and French notes cited at Rastadt
The Austrian minister reports on efforts to secure peace through decisive action. He notes a convention with Oldenburg Russia and Denmark and discusses the French note urging an end to war or peace delays. The Directory's conduct is praised for moderation and humanitarian aims in treaty negotiations.
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Elsfteth
Oldenburgh
Russia
Denmark
Executive Directory
Frenchman detained in Ayr on suspicion of arson and inquiry
Ayr October 17. Last night a Frenchman was arrested at Irvines and brought to Ayr on suspicion of having for some time been employed collecting findings at various places in this shire. He was presented to the Earl of Eglinton for examination and detained for further inquiry.
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Irvines
Frith
Earl of Ecuintouns
Robbery of Two Travellers Between Greenhitch and Dartford
Wednesday night Mr Devicneates of Broad Street and a foreign gentleman from the West Indies were robbed by three armed footpads between Greenhitch and Dartford. They lost cash, two trunks with substantial property, and three gold watches. The Lop Cancenror will hold the first seat before Michaelmas Term on Tuesday at Lincoln's Inn Hall.
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Devicneates
Broad-street
West Indies
Greenhitch
Dartford
Switzerland
Matret du Pan
Clerkenwell Sessions Riotous Assembly and Assault Case
Charles Callins was indicted for riotously assembling with others opposite the Admiralty and assaulting Captain Botney of the First Regiment of Foot Guards and Captain Duncan. Prosecution witnesses described mobs near St James's, the Admiralty, and Carlton House, with mud pelting, drawn sword threats, and the prisoner seized near Carlton House amid chaotic streets. The prisoner produced witnesses praising his character.
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Charles Callins
Admiralty
Richard Bottey
Regiment of Foot Guards
Alex. Duncan
St. James’s
Biaca
Horse Guards
Carlton House
Dilexander M‘cree
Carlton Houte
Prorogation of Parliament and Ottoman alert in Gazette
The London Gazette notes Parliament prorogued from November 6 to November 26, and a commission to effect the prorogatio n. It also publishes a Sublime Porte manifesto detailing the Ottoman response to French actions, including the dismissal of Grand Vizir and appointments at the Porte as war measures and defense orders for Egypt and other provinces.
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St. James’s
Great
Britain
Ste S
BawkEner
Charles Earl of Harrington
Porte
Great Britain
Kaimakam-Pasha
Izzéd Mehemmed Pasha
Egypt
Youfouf’-Paha
Erzerum
Mufefa Bey
Kaimakam
Mohamedan
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Nath
Lysam
Luke Ball
John Warwick
Conyued
George
Sarah Woods
Fanney Wellon
William
Samuels
Johard
William Young
William Galigsway
Hardwan
Richard Watts
Jamex Harrod
Sarah Thomas
William Hanbury
Thomas Burgess
William Harvey
Felix Saggers
Convic S
Kutres
Alshiiga
Tourstry
Sveral
Peopile
Ris Gund
Janes
Marriott
Bury
Hornsby
Ard
Stock Sax
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Latta
India
Ireland
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Rastadt
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