Kingston News of Naval Actions and Harvest Report
Kingston in Famaicd reports on Lively's return with a captured French privateer near Port-Royal, then Edinburgh Princess Mary and Shoreham depart on a cruise. Lynn Man of War captures another French privateer. Obituary notes Capt Glendenny of Henry of London. Edinburgh hosts a royal wedding as Capt Fergusson weds Frances Hamilton. Barley harvest begins near New and Old Aberdeen depending on weather.
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Kingston
Famaicd
His Majesty
Tormfbend
Gulph
Port-Royal
Edinburgh
Princess Mary
Shoreham
Lynn
Iland
Glendenny
Henry
London
Scotland
John Fergusson
Queen’s Regiment of Dragoon Guards
Frances Hamilton
Robert Hamilton
Bourtreehill
Aberdeen
Newcastle Alderman elected and Durham and Warwick assizes summary
Newcastle elects Matthew Bell Ef as Alderman replacing Robert Sorbie Esq who resign’d. Deaths include Durham Gaoler Michael Dawson. Across Durham Northumberland and Warwick, multiple defendants face death sentences or transportation after assizes. Reports detail Hexham Tyne Green murder of Anthony Morpeth and other executions for horse theft burglary and robberies. Bath and Bristol marriages noted. corn prices fall with harvest in view. Shipping moves include vessels wrecks and arrivals at Deal Cowes and Southampton ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country News
Newcastle
Matthew Bell
Robert Sorfbie
Michael Dawson
Durham
James Toffick
William Hugh
Richard Curtis
Isabel Hales
Sarah Anderson
Northumberland
William Nichell
Hexham
Anthony Morpeth
Tyne Green
Bath
Belton
Bristol
Tucker
London
Sally Marchan
William Dozel
Thomas Saunders
William Simmonds
Fisherton Gallows
Salisbury
Dozel
Saunders
Simmons
John Bazor
Birmingham
Shrewsbury
John Powell
William Hewlin
William Challener
Thomas Jones
Thomas Richardson
James Jones
Elizabeth Odgson
Perons
Warwick
Wich
Thomas King
Joseph Butler
John Clarkson
King
Sarah Bedwell
Mr. Welch
Mary Hall
Joseph Smith
Hannah Birch
John Wakelin
Hugh Fowke
Stafford
John Ambler
Edward Ambler
Edward Timmings
Worcester
William Smith
Joseph Fisher
Edmund Holt
Coventry
Job Overton
Everton
Benjamin Hedges
Hop- Wood
Alvechurch
Thomas Roberts
Roberts
Artmore
Woodcote
Bromsgrove
Eho Lowe
Yardley
Relief for Poor Man Reveals Hidden Wealth
A needy tenant, unable to pay rent, was kindly relieved by neighbors. Morning parish officers found he possessed household goods and provisions including beef, flour, and cheese. Upon opening a chest and desk, they uncovered money totaling thirty six pounds three shillings hidden in multiple parcels.
Taxes and foreigners in Britain spark fears of division
London debates Liberty and Property amid tax abuses and heavy burdens. Proposals warn against welcoming foreigners who threaten natives, while war news, troop movements, and an attempted mail theft pepper the city page. Reports describe Forts Salisbury Dorchester and Plymouth, Montcalm near Quebec, and reinforcements to the Duke of York. Several marriages, deaths, and a highwayman incident are noted.
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Salisbury
Dorchester
Plymouth
Chatham
Barham Downs
John Ligonier
Bristol
Dutchy of
Verden
New York
MM. Montcalm
Montreal
Quebec
Lord London
Canada
Isle of Wight
Portland
Mayne
Riga
Leith
Cuningham’s Foot
Thomas Townshend
Windus
Guernsey
Burrard
Lewes
Rogers
Charles Richardson
Hay’s Wharf
Chelsea
George Jennings
Mifs
Sally Knowles
St. Andrew’s
Holbourn
James Bennett
Kitty Elderton
Hatton Garden
Poplar
William Nixon
Hoxton Square
Anthony Sharp
Thames Street
Whitechapel
Henry Thrale
Croydon
Epping Forest
Portsmouth
Windsor
Hammersmith
Chiswick
Surrey
Ireland
Piccadilly
Billingsgate
Woolwich
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Deal
Constantia
Firedrake
Union
Hazard
W. Pool
William
Industry
Frewell
Newfoundland
Cowes
Gynter
Frederickthall
Southampton
London Packet
Jersey
Elizabeth
Raby
Kitty
Hamburgh
Rock
Dorothea
Peterson
Ditto
Bary
Davis
Tortola
Liverpool
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