Royal nuptial rumor and crimes in old Warsaw letters
Jetters report that Majestys intention to wed Duchess of K may already be fulfilled as he offered his hand years ago. Meanwhile courts report robberies at Newgate and Newgate prisoners. a diamond merchant sleeps while thieves raid. apothecary attacked near Bond Street. a shop in Inner Temple Lane burgled. attorney Tate dies after perjury sentence. others marry and die in London notices with brief details.
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Warsaw
Duchess of
Pesterday James, Townshend
Bond-street
Charles Meakham
Newgate
C— .Tate
Alice Walker
Tristram
Maris Madox
George Chapman
Warlip
York
Bampton
Somerseshire
Francis Aithell
Malaga
Miss Lucas
Robert Lucas
Cafflegrove
Knightsbridge
Coleman
Bloomsbury Market
Ralph Williamson
Pimlico
Wrighte
Catherine-street
The
Strand
Rutgerus Plenius
England
Dalbry
John Fry
Sutton-Béenger
Wiltshire
Hilving
Dalby
Clarke
Queens’s Row
peife@ly
Mr. Butler
Charlotte
M. Bowen
the Royal
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
M. Burehell
Mr. Dalby
Modern Aristophanes in the flames save the house
A daring act as Mr. Jewels risked life to enter Mr. Foote's room and drag him from fire. By swift, decisive action he tore down the bed and hangings, preserving the house and perhaps the neighbourhood. The anecdote pleased lovers of wit and drama while warning others to leave their candles alight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dublin
Aristophanes
Neglet
Reflections on the SINGLE COMBAT or MODERN DUEL
A historical critique argues against dueling as a destructive custom. It traces origins to Francis I and Charles V, notes its legal allowance in Europe, and links fashion with social civility. It proposes substituting duel justice with a jury to decide honor disputes and criminal penalties for sending challenges or killing in a duel.
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Dr. Robertson
Charles V
Francis I
France
Robertson
Europe
Charles
Francis
Christendom
A Plan for Honor Trials to End Duels
A proposal urges a jury of twelve to decide disputes of honor without lawyers. The verdict would be secret, binding, and transmitted to the condemned party. If rejected, the opinion would be published to strip him of gentlem an’s status. The aim is to suppress duels and enforce satisfaction while preserving decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crear
Resigning the Vicarage of Catterick
An 18th century notice notes the resignation of the vicar of Catterick Yorks and offers The Author's Farewell Address to parishioners. Printed by J Johnson at No 72 St Paul’s Churchyard. Price listed as 3s or 6d for related items.
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Fup
Harles Marshall
J. Wilkie
St. Paul
eAgepafeds . Oy
John Hughes
Efgy
Damascus
Cowper
Bihholp Hoadley
Gilbert
Addison
Rowe
F. Linds
Catterick
Yorkthiré
J. Johnson
St Paul's Churchyard
Gulpire
Straits
Rive &c
Charreer
Ata
Entick
Langhorne
Riutarch
Plutarch
Tayloryp
Powell
York
Hedion
Joonton
Salisbury
Cragswell
Bagh
Henry
T. Henry
Manchester
St. Paul's Churchyard
Ridley
St. James's Street
Glass Price
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Flanders
Atcigers
Cctoner
Constantine
Paris
Grenoble
Alps
Hues
H.I
Dear
S. W
Eleanor
Oswald
Madeira
Clytus
Clark
Nevis
Susannah
Beate
Smyrna
India
North Yarmouth
John
Symuti
Maddox
Corke
Gearsernn
Tan
Patter
Ann
Evans
Dublis
Jane
Cleve
Limerick
Waterford
Vincent, Malm
Gottenburgh
Conan Zeal
Christ
Orton
Shrewsbury
J. Edddwer
J. Buckland
T. Longmah
Paternoster-row
London
Charaer
de. Doddridge
Royal Paper
Doddridge
Doddsinge
Aly
Philip Henry
G. Kearfly
Fleet-street
Great Britain
N. B
G.keardy
NUM Rhe
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