Fragmented 1798 News Notes and Books Offered
Local notices recount scattered historical items and prices including works by Dew, Ward, and references to Madame Charlotte Elizabeth of Bavaria Duchess of Orleans. Other entries mention The Man Hatter and a Duke of B. W. role, with several volumes and translations listed for sale or publication at modest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh
Charlotte Elizabeth of
Bavaria
Orleans
Cites
B. W
Caroline Princess of Wales
Sewell
Diplomatic Turmoil and Polish Affairs Loom in Europe
The article notes a defensive alliance treaty among Prussia Great Britain the United Provinces and Poland to be laid before the Diet by December. It mentions a Plan of a Treaty of Commerce a proposed NEW CONSTITUTION for POLAND and dispatch of a courier to inform the Court. It also references potential European maneuvers by Poland and Prussia and reports the Emperor’s serious relapse amid unsettled peace prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Prussia
Great Britain
Poland
Wilch
Fragmentary Usual News Card Noted
Fragmented OCR text references people and places with unclear context. Readable items include mentions of cabins and Reiniliers with uncertain relations and dates. No coherent story or outcome emerges from the fragment.
Local Racehorse Scandal Rumorst and Unclear Leads
A garbled report recounts unnamed witnesses and scattered names in a horse racing controversy. It mentions a person called John Pasion and a figure, Lord Betecahar, with references to stables, whippers in, and a failed event at Salt Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Hill
Moly
Ewan
Betechar
Revenue turmoil and courtly fortunes across the realm
Fragmented report describes financial strains and legal disputes amid a broad survey of estates and fortunes. It notes Ducnefe’s fortune pegged near 4000l yearly, letters from Paris, and various claims tied to property and ships. The piece references courtly figures and places such as Keowte and Bastin, with mentions of ships, wharves, and canal voyages, all in a dated, oblique recap of events.
Duke of Clarence Expelled at Royal Assembly
Fragmentary OCR records a royal gathering with the Duke of Clarence expelled and the Prince of Wales presiding. The Star and Free Masonry were mentioned, and evening songs and speeches filled the harmony mood despite minor indispositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dukes of York
Gies
Plymouth Dock Fanry 1799 Naval News and Local Praise
A fragment from Plymouth Dock details naval matters including Captain Pantha and Sir J. Lafery, noting little game and general inferiority this year. It records a respected local Percy and a dining event at the Old King's Arms Wavern where satisfaction with defence and order, and variety of provisions, was expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Mevkent
Pantha
J. Lafery
Hals
J. P. Bastard
Thie
Execution story of Dover Pirate and others at Exécution Dock
A historical report describes the execution procession for Brett the Dover Pirate and others. It notes carted convicts, officials in naval attire, and a crowd at Exécution Dock. Details mention the prisoners, the ferrying by two sheriffs, and colorful commentary on the event and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goele
Fiest
Boom
Dover
Clark
Yarmouth
Barris
Norfolk
Almisatty Court
John Cricker
High Meethal
Vinkeire
Exécution Dock
Brett
Newgate
Yarnouth-mar
Dework Ny Hodding
Sim
Genealogical note on titled English and colonial lineage
A fragmentary genealogical record cites a nobleman titled in England and Nova Scotia and Knight of the Holy Roman Empire. It notes a 1775 marriage to Hannah Gore of Southampton and lists three surviving children: George Augustus born August 1 1776, Peter Leopold Luis Francis born May 6 1778, and Edward Spencer born July 26 of an unspecified year, with the heir apparent inheriting titles and estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besewken
England
Nova-Scotia
Holy Roman Empire
Se. Hubert
Hannah A. Gore
Charles Gore
Southampton
George Augustus
Peter Leopold Luis Francis
Edward Spencer
Boxing match at Newmarket ends with Goodison victory
Friday saw a long-talked bout at Newmarket between Dick Goodison riding for the Duke of Queensberry and Sam Chiffney for the Duke of Bedford. They fought for half an hour with Goodison finally winning by decision after a close, keen exchange of blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Dick Goodison
Fee
Duke of Queensberry
Sam Chiffney
Duke of Bedford
Goodison
Seana
Lord Barrymore
Corn Exchange Prices and Market Report January 4 172m
Wheat supply described as not large and prices improving with many buyers expecting cheaper wheat soon. Basle and other grains show heavy sales, beans dull, rye and oats steady, assorted price ranges listed for barley malt peat and peas. Flour and meal prices noted with various grades and averages. Whitechapel haymarket and Sunderland prices included.
Prices of Scores and Funds in Colonial Ledger
Prices of stocks and bonds show varied yields with 3 percent and 4 percent issues. Notes mention Canadian, Indian and Navy lotteries, government annuities, and mortgages, with references to certificates, debentures, and stock quotes in garbled OCR form.
Fragmentary OCR Teases Names and Phrases Amidst Garbled Text
Readable bits mention Drury Lane and several unclear names with scattered terms like Faopiens and Lat. Missing context prevents a clear event or subject. no dates, places, or organizations are clearly identifiable.
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Sagal
Fawkener
Bory Aed Seoaing
Dore Bes
Oseph
Kotting
Wah
Banger
Melis
Bersy
Matia
Foreign Politics
Poclent
Potemkin
PACHA
Selgrads
Constanti
Gill
Pers
St Geilitall
John Pasion
Fon Lille
Car
Toul
Keowte
Ennoys
Wese
Hevnsbury
Catharine Cope
Ducnefe
Parsa A
Salperien
Strod Canal
Woken
Childeen
Oe Weil
Sid Lee Busses
Bastin
Ene, Ted
Ich Mol
Sonitanston
Scais
Plymouth Dock
Pilates
Lattrday
Bo'lon
Coun'y
Lincoln
Charles Lindtas
Daugher
James Lord Ruthven
Scotland
Boxing
Corn Exchange
Arm
Fie Beal
Baers
Erie
M.rapesoo
Mandas
Isa
Abe
Sears
Sunderland
Whitechapel Haymarket
Red. Co. Canfnl
Fhut Bk. Lg
Ann.ower Do
India -senekg __ Diste
Cif
Pitts
Drury-Lane
Harcrasix
Maanequis
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