Navigation company seeks loan for 58 mile river work
AE Company of Proprietors of this Navigation gives notice of plans to borrow funds on credit of the navigation at 4 percent annual interest, paid semiannually. The stock expended covers 58 miles of work, 48 navigable, with investors urged to apply to listed agents in London Lichfield Stafford and Newcastle for advances.
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Trent
Mersey
Ashton
Hodgson
2Colman
Sweet
London
Francis Cobb
Lichfeld
Stevenson
Stafford
Mr. Sparrow
Newcastle-under-Line
Voyage and public notices of Sir George Savile voyage to the North
Postscript to the editor recounts Sir George Savile's voyage from Hull to Spurn Point to inspect new lighthouses, then on to Scarborough and Whitby where crowds praised him. It clarifies a recent Duke of Gloucester death report as baseless and discusses Lord North's governance and taxes, noting opposition with cautious praise of his administration.
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General Evening Post
Forkshire
Sir George Savile
North
Sir George
Hull
Trinity House
Thost
Humber
Wardens
Trinity-house
Scarborough
Lord Lumley
Whitby
George
Corporation of
Duke of Gloucester
St. James's
Rainsford
England
Lord North
America
Ireland
Yang du
Admiralty
Scarborough honors Sir George with freedom of the borough
Sir George, praised for upright conduct in parliament and patriotism, visits Scarborough where the Town Clerk and corporation express thanks. They present a small tribute and invite him to the Town Hall for a formal acknowledgment before he proceeds to Rufford. The tone lauds his public service and affable conduct.
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George
Scarborough
Sir George
Corporation of
Corporation
Cid Optima
Yorkshire
Junius still concealed and the public debates his authorship
The piece questions the true author of the Junius letters while noting Lord George Sackville Burke and Colonel Barre as possible writers. It discusses claims of Junius leaving public service and recalls Garrick and Lord Camden, praising Garrick’s influence and social reach amid reports of theatre crowds and a costly installation. It also covers a robbery in Cam near Duffield, a bevy of horse races at Newmarket, and a violent home invasion on Morse family with a dramatic escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sackville
Burke
Colonel Barre
Junnius
Lord Mansfield
Junius
Verelit Indiaman
3Co
Beighton
Lord Camden
Air
Garrick
England
Atticus Foanuch
Mr.Garrick
Lord North
Draryle Ane Hieatrey
Anc Sapere
Arne
Holland
Manningtree
Harwich
Lord Bolingbroke
Barbara
Lord Grosvenor
J. Fair Rosamond
Eagh
F. Gertrude
Ecb
Lord Bolinbroke
Lord O. Ford
Lord Clermont
C. Bunbury
F. Lo
Lord March
Piccadilly
Lord Craven
Phas
Br. c. Cockspur
R. H
Mr. C. Blake
Lord Farnham
Mr. Pigot
Mr. Varnon
C. Blake
Mark Antony
Mills Ofinar
Son
Lord Carlisle
Chef Antoni
Mr. Vernon
Lord Offory
Chef
M. Laura
Mr. Burlton
Grey H. Cobham
Grey c. Patrician
Lord Offord
Court Notice for General Court of East India Company
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies will hold a General Court at their house on Threadneedle Street on Wednesday next the 76th instant at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Special affairs on the desire of ten Proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Company of Merchants of England
East-Indies
Aid Company
Oxoniensis Letter Pleas for Reader Entertainment
A fragment from a humorous exchange notes that in The Cornex Appendix and Letter signed John Bull a petition would not yield entertainment for readers. The tone hints at a watchman, reflexions, and personal musings rather than a clear news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxoniensis
Igned
John Bull
Theatrical lineup at Drury Lane yesterday and today
Yesterday at Covent Garden and Drury Lane The Beggar’s Opera and The Merchant of Venice shared the stage. The marquess branding marks a period presentation with The School for Rakes renamed The Institution of the Gater or Arthurs Round Yabe. The Conscious Loves appears this evening with the same marque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury Lane
School For
Institution of the
Covent Garcza
Mother Shipton
High Water Times and Stock Prices At London Bridge
Report lists tides at London Bridge for Thursday and tomorrow with specific minutes after the hour. Includes miscellaneous stock quotes such as jank Stock and India annuity prices, government bills, and bonds with various cents and percentages.
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T. Cadell
Strand
Marine Dictionary
Edward Windfeed
Jour Hinton
King’s Arms
Paternoster-Row
Warwick-Lane
Great Britain
Church of England
Edward Wicksteed
John Hinton
Postscript
Bay
Marianne
Lord Orford
Flora
Woodbine
Mr. Payton
Lord Farsham
Fairband
Mr. Strode
Pierpont
Mr. Blake
Mr. Pirot
Dryden
Guanport
Fariband
Fanny
Mr. C. Biike
Lady Jane
Pigot
Brilliante
Gloucefir
Carter
Mys- Morfe
Downhouse
Cam
Duffle
Morfe
Brifiel
Jhadah
John
Morse
London Bridge
Otto
India
Pr. Navy
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