Anecdote on Constables and Ward Justice at the Old Bailey
A brief anecdote recounts an encounter between Mr. Alfop and Alderman Wilkes at the Old Bailey. Alfop questions the ward constables, calling them untrustworthy, while Wilkes defends them as housekeepers of good credit. The exchange exposes a witty clash over justice and public sentiment.
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J. Alfop
Alfop
Wilkes
Old Bailey
Alderman
Mr. Wilkes
Mr. Alsop
Jane Shore at Drearoy-LINE theatre features Canning as lead
The Saturday performance of Jane Shore featured a debuting actress, Miss Canning, widow of the late George Canning of the Temple, in the title role. Garrick as Hastings and Mills Younge as Alicia drew praise, though the latter’s exuberant rage scenes affected her voice at times. the performer’s figure was small yet graceful and her voice distinct.
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Jane Shore
Hastings
Alicia
Mr. Garrick
Mills Younge
Canning
George Canning
the Temple
Covent Garden Theatre Row Over Martins Evidence
At Covent Garden on a Macbeth night Mr Macklin urged a charge against Mr Reddish, reading sworn statements from witnesses in the gallery who recalled hissing or contempt. An anonymous letter and Mr Martin of the provimn office were cited as stronger proof, with Mrs Macklin named as a consequential witness in streaming dispute.
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Covent-Garden
Covent-garden Theatre
Macklin
Mr. Macklin
Previum
Reddish
Martin
Redditch
Mr. Martin
Mr. Sparks
No clear focal headline in damaged text
An account offered to the public claims Mr Macklin performed a difficult character at Covent Garden Theatre on a Saturday evening. The passage notes prior restrictions and criticizes the actor’s decency, with no clear author or definitive conclusions.
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Macklin
Partizan
Red
Public dispute over proofs of guilt and incivility in a letter
Samuel Reddish reports on Mr Macklin's Saturday night address and public clash over alleged guilt. The exchange critiques his oath and the witness, cites a scene from Tamerlane, and warns of consequences for continuing the controversy.
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Rowe
Samuel Reddish
Macklin
Posticript News and European Dispatches
Letters from Hottam and Flawprks report tranquillity restored there. Bohemia corn prices fall to less than half from months past. Prince George of Mecklenburgh-Strelitz to wed Swedish Princess. Prince de Ghistelle wounded while fox hunting in Spain. A discovery unveils valuable manuscripts of M de Fenelon, Archbishop of Cambray.
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Napres
Coroger
L Etters
Vienna
Bohemia
Berlin
Prince George of
M. de Fenelon
Cambray
Murder by Margaret and Agnes Adams in Argyle Street
Extract from a letter dated November 4 reports that on Friday the 29th a premeditated murder was carried out by gypsies Margaret and Agnes Adams from Milngavie in the parish of Rafter Kilpatrick. Janet MIntyre, a shopkeeper in Argyle Street, was slain as part of a plan to murder and plunder. They had previously planned to seize her fortune and returned the next evening to carry out the crime, striking at about seven o'clock while she was alone.
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Glafogiv
Margaret
Agnes Adams
Milngavie
Rafter Kilpatrick
Janet M‘intyre
Argylestreet
Murder and assault rocked a household disturbance
In a drunken quarrel two men beat and strangled a woman, hidden under a bed. Neighbors reined in, discovery followed after the door was forced. The culprits, aged about twenty two and fifteen to sixteen, were arrested and confessed. Suspicions rose in the community as details emerged amid broader parliamentary and social notices.
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Stepae
Adams
M‘int
House of Commons
Blaquiere
Customs and Excise
William Mayne
Hamilton
Langrifb
Lord Harcourt
Ogle
Scot
Jr. Azz
Mr. Huffy
Barry Barry
Lord Kildare
Edward Newenham
Powder Sale Claims Astonishing Fever Cure Aboard East-Indiaman
An 18th century report recounts HavannahEast Indiaman voyage from England December 29 1773 to China. Crew fell ill with fevers near Bencoolen and China. surgeon used Dr James's Powder, successful in saving all forty officers and sailors aboard. Details include dosing, confirmations, and sale by Francis Newbery junior with receipts. contact at Jerusalem Coffee-house and Mr Blackwood's.
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Havannah
Captain White
Jerusalem
High Water Schedule at London Bridge
Readings show high water at London Bridge tomorrow with 24 minutes after nine, 54 minutes after six in the morning and again 11 in the morning on Thursday. Details indicate tides affect river traffic and local timings for the day.
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London Bridge
Theatrical Entainments Drury Lang Yesterday
The notice lists performances including Drury Lang with The Deserter and Phe Feir Quaker with The Ly ar in Covent-Garden yesterday and Kny Henry dae Eich with The Apprentice this evening.
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Drury-Lang
Jare Shore
Deserter
Phe Feir Quaker
Lyar
Covent-Garngn
Efly
M.dis
Kny-Henry Dae Eich H
Apprentice
Corn and Grain Prices at the Jarre Market
The list shows corn and bran prices at the Mor Mark Market with Wheat at 38 to 46s per quarrel and Barley 2540 233i 6d. di Rye 24 to 255. 6d. di Oats 15 to 78s. ditto Finest Flour at 40% per fa Second fort 3m ditto Third fort 9¢ ditto Corn Market prices include Pale Malt Brio ARS quar Br Malt 45 t¢ 36s ditto Peate 45 to gc Hog-Peate 30 to 323 ditto Teans 28 in 42s dhitto Tares 24 to.305 diztte Rape Seed
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Jarre
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