Prologue at Norton Theatre Opening in Ely near Lincoln
Giorce LuTTox presents a prologue at the Norton Theatre opening under Hon. George Hobart's seat. The verse laments critics and supports the theatre, praising indulgence toward performers, while warning against mistaking beauty for merit and urging fairness in the hall. The piece defends actors against hostile commentary and urges mercy toward the timid on stage.
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Giorce Luttox
Ely
Norton
Lincoln
George Hobart
Appress to his BruvTHRES across Counties
Postscript to the General Evening Post notes Furguopper’s actions against his bruvthres in several counties. The item records a local disturbance and outlines regulatory or legal responses anticipated, with emphasis on the spread of the event across jurisdictions.
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Evenine
Furguopper
Forged securities case read to Tyburn prisoners
The condemned men at Tyburn delivered written papers to the Ordinary. One signer, ROBERT PERREAU, declares he believed bonds of Mr. William Adair and Mrs. Margaret Caroline Rudd were valid and that he did not intend fraud, though he concedes an inadvertent falsity led to the downfall and the death penalty.
Confession of Forgeries by Daniel Perreau
Daniel Perreau declares before God his innocence regarding forged bonds or securities claimed to involve Mr William Adair, addresses his alleged complicity through Mrs Margaret Caroline Rudd, and explains how her deception and infatuation led him to believe he would gain an advantageous alliance, ending unhappily.
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William Adair
Margaret Caroline Rudd
Adair
Daniel Perreau
Execution eve notice reveals fraud by brother and deceiver
Report cites a paper left by Daniel Perreau on the eve of his execution claiming his brother's guilt and his own deceit. It alleges William Adair confessed to a benefit scheme, which harmed Drummond and his family, but the truth shows Daniel had not met Adair. The innocent party was the deceiver in the tale.
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Robert Axe Margaret
Solems
Robert
Chou
Daniel Perreau
William Adair
Drummond
Daniel
Acquittal, Triumph Cast a Dark Cloud on Island
A correspondent reports Sid triumphing after acquittal while locals mourn the Perreau widow, who allegedly tried to harm herself. Two deceased twins lie in the same house, their pallor and calm noted as they rest in coffins, to be buried together with kin in a shared vault.
tumultuous risings debated in Keiano House of Commons
In Thaursday January 4 session the additional duty bill and the stamp bill advanced to a second reading. Proviso to Connaught and Clare exemption from penal clauses sparks debate led by Browne and others. Critics warn exemption could invite Whiteboys refuge. Reports describe severe winter travel disruption across England with roads blocked and mail service halted. Reports from London hospital governance highlight admissions and charitable aims amid ongoing winter hardship.
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Colonel Brown
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Robert French
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Waller
Barry Barry
Shiel
Ogle
Holmes
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Fragmentary Time and Stock Figures From a Damaged Page
Readable fragments show times and notes such as morning and afternoon after two, with references to bank stock prices and canned items. Includes garbled dates, quantities, and prices like 50, 24, and 58. Mentions “New Are” and “Pant at” in unclear OCR.
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Ueflav
Dhe Magining
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