Charity Donations and Discharge from Prisons Report
The article records benevolent benefactions collected by James Neild and partners, lists donors and sums, notes discharges and sphering from various prisons, and mentions petitions and approvals. It also details charity offices including Cheyney Walk Chelsea and Lombard Street, with dates and locations for viewing Bucks and supporting Society actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Radnor
John
Knightleys Familey Park
Meil
Weugwood
Byerley
George Wolffe
Efqpey
John Cotterell
Efy
Henry Grinsten
H. Meyer
Megge Mell
Vere
Dutaiou
Per “Steel
Hammerieys
Pri
James Neild
Treasseutt
Cheyney Walk
Chelséa
Sir Robert Herries and Co
St. James’ S-Street
Melirs
Hoates
Fleet
Fuilery Son
Lombard-street
Biddulph
Ridge
Charing-cross
Dorrien and Co
Finch- Jane, Cornhull
Harminertley’s
Pall-Mall
Vere,Lucadou, Broughton, and Co
Lombardy Street
Wilkinson
Polhill
Bloxam, and Co
Southwack
Craven-street
Strand
Aid
Ocober
Prussians Seize Nuremberg Barracks Amidst Unrest
A Brussels report notes the Prussians have taken the barracks at Nuremberg causing great concern among residents who cannot explain the rapid move. Meanwhile Austrian troops remain positioned, with a possible Cantonment shift between the Upper Danube and Magne. General Buonaparte proclaims Verona to join the Alpine Republics. Weapons restrictions and Poujard wear are announced with two months in prison.
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Nuremberg
isAottrian
Magne Iise
Danube
Rhine
Motelle Arts
Largéia
Buonaparte
Bieaf
Verona
Letter from Foreign Affairs Upends Bishopric Cession
In Liege on July 39 a French Foreign Affairs letter to the Commissary questions the reported cession of the bishopric. It orders rapid sale of lands from suppressed convents and the felling of many trees in national forests, described as extraordinary for midsummer.
Altona Letter on Dolphin Packet Privateer Conducts Kindness
An 1797 report from Altona describes a Dolphin Packet capture by a French privateer under Ci tizen Salvetat. The commander spared passengers and crew, valued their belongings, and treated all aboard with humanity, including the four women on board.
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Altona
Dolphin Packet
Salvetat
Ivith
Germany
St Philip Captains Report Betsey Encounter at Sea
Reports from Liverpool dated August 3 recount Captain Jones of the St Philip, returning from St Croix, meeting the brig Betsey near Rock Formet on July 16. A cutter trailed Betsey, fired broadsides, and exchanged gunfire before steering westward with Betsey showing seven guns and two swivels.
Assizes at Maidstone and Cambridge Convictions
At Maidstone Assizes John Alderson and two accomplices faced burglary charges at the house of farmer James Robinson in Sydenham. They bound, plundered, and confined occupants for over two hours, stealing plate money and apparel valued at around 300l. All three were capitally convicted. mercy pleas were noted. At Cambridge John Marth was found guilty of oak board theft and ordered transported for seven years. William Peters faced two indictments for stealing fowls, receiving six months then seven years transportation after a second conviction. At Huntingdon John Burdit received seven years transportation for breaking the house of John Sifman. James Armstead, fourteen, faced related charges.
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Circe
Ceres
Admiralty
Halkett
Yarmouth
Texel
Brielday Laft
Toea
Dunocan
Frif- the- Downs
Dancap
Duncan
Toon
Ireland
Iran
Kingsmill
Lord St.Vincent
Maidstone
John Alderson
James ‘Robinson
Sydenham
Robinson
Aldersom
Mr. Robinson
Mrs. Robinson
Cambridge
John Marth
William Peters
Ebese
Wis Privs
Huntingdon
John Burdit
John ‘Sifman
Alvonbury
James Armstead
Trials and Sentences in River Thames District Court
Reports from York and surrounding towns detail numerous verdicts and sentences. Several individuals including Maddites, Wile, Lamb, Booth, Jones and others were found guilty of thefts and larceny, with various punishments. In a separate case Lieut Beetl was convicted of manslaughter and fined. Capt Foster and Owen Evans were acquitted.
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Lings
Burch
St. Ives
Mary
Ribiloti
George Ltt
Hanitingisa
Bard Labodit
House of
York
John
Carly
John Bulmer
Hattons
Hannah Spencer
Noddins
Whitby
David Wile
Luke Halmsworth
Farfley
Taha' Lamb
Rich
Outebridge
Foster
Owen Evans
Irish Lottery Draws and Circus Duel City Scene
The piece reviews Irish Lottery results listing prize numbers and awards for tent day and eleventh day drawings. It then covers a current grand spectacle by Jones's Royal Circus at St George's Fields with dance song and action, praising the scenery especially the cabin scene, Indian Widow, War Dance and Galley Slaves, and notes Julia of Louvaine pantomime returning tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Royal Circus
St. George's Fields
fFi
Tihe Cenery
Julia
Louvaine
Sweepstakes of Teen Guineas at Lewes Racecourse
Sporting Intelligence notes a tall field for a three year old sweepstakes at Lewes on Tuesday August 1. Entrants include Durand and Whip among others, with prizes for age classes and a County Plate race on Wednesday August 2 featuring horses of all denominations and weights.
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Lewes
Prince of Wales
Durand
F. Poole
B. c
Shipton
Lord Egremont
B.c
Datand
County Plate
Valie
Wores
BND
Egremant
Sdeh
Gohagnay
F. Pavly-ab
Basedhappely
Pottads
Ec Waite
Ag Tages Harses
Buonbury’s
Cary
I . Congahhon
Es ‘Egremiant
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Executive Directory
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