Petition of Cornwall Gentlemen and Clergy on Election Rights
A long royal petition from Cornwall's gentlemen clergy and freeholders alleges threats to the constitution through ministerial manipulation of elections. It urges protection of the free vote, insists Wilkes was lawfully elected, and condemns attempts to replace his seat. The document appeals for royal redress to preserve parliamentary liberty and resist ministerial power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon D
Cornwall
John Saint-Aubyn
John Molesworth
Barts
Knights of the Shire
Serjeant
Glynn
Thomas Pict
Christopher Harris
William Ellis
Ellis
County of
Luttrell
Wilkes
Middlesex
House of Commons
Fires, robberies, and deaths reported in London notices
A string of local incidents includes a robbery at Pridey-street owned goods stolen from a Mrs Kirkimans and Willits, a house fire at Mr Stoot in Old Gravel Lane causing damage, and numerous obituaries and death notices. Among the bereaved are Mr David Morier, Miss Charlotte Augusta Steers, and Mrs Newcone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cp Bhs
Kirkimans
Willits
Pridey-street
Iikmen
Stoot
Old Gravel Land
Ratcliffe
Highway
St. James’s
Clerkenwell
David Morier
Axriep
Thomas Thompson
Messrs. Harris and King
King-street
Covent Garden
Charlotte Augusta Steers
Banbury
Oxfordshire
Thomas Banks
Sally Wilson
A . Diep
Dublin
Newcone
Dromore
Portman Square
Francis Peacock
Wilcox
Princes-street
Coggeshall
Essex
William Thompson
Mile End
William Ape
Gold’s Green
Uxbridge
Watkins
Benson
Sainank
Stout
Yen
Motes Rabler
William Humphreys
Bernard’s Inn
Lane
Piccadilly
Twickenham
Midwinter
Daniel
Hornsey
Middlesex
James Ashley
King’s Arms Inn
Leadenhall-street
Ship News: Deals Finalized for Maria Hoowel and Venice Wind Wet
Yesterday's maritime deals saw Maria Hoowel assigned to Antiuz and Beaver Humstrum slated for Venice Wind Wet. Deal details and parties involved remain unlisted in the exchange brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Antiuz
Venice
Pirates seize, plunder American ship in Atlantic
Capt. Peale reported sighting three Sallee warships of 32 guns each in lat 26 15.36 on September 24. They boarded his brig using his Mediterranean pass, looted cabins and crew gear, struck the mate, and held the crew hostage while declaring allegiance to the Emperor of Morocco. They kept him aboard until evening before returning him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Philadelphia
Peale
Lisbon
Morocco
Novo Sallec
Edinburgh and Kinghorn Fatalities Reported in Scotland
From Irvine comes news that Alexander Grant died before reaching his 104nd birthday on March 3. In Kinghorn a old woman, her daughter, and a young boy were found in bed after a night of coal smoke. the woman and daughter are dead, the boy recovering after medical aid. The accident is blamed on excessive sulphurous coal fumes in a close sleeping room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotland
Edinburgh
Irvine
Alexander Grant
Kinghorn
Charity distribution and church appointments in Herefordshire
The annual charity by Sir Walter Blackett distributed among parish poor amounting to 1099 and up, with six pounds of beef, a six penny loaf, and six pence per recipient. Gloucester reports multiple clerical appointments and a marriage in Herefordshire, noting deaths of church figures and a rector vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westestle
Fae
Walter Blackett
Gloucester
Hereford
Henry Beauclerk
Barton Colwall
John Head
Ralph Cope Hopton
Fine Engraved Atlas and Coin Sketch Book Notice
Beautifully orbitted ik 2 olin 08 pe with com 7 tae ea cae from the cathe Accounts to the present Time. By WILLIAM GUHRIE Efq. Resides the above Series of Heads this Work is illustrated with a correct whales theft Map of Scotland, Vite of public Buildings Scotch Coins engraved by eminent Artists. The Subscribers are desired to complete their Set beside first of February next after which no single number will be sold separate. Robinson and Roberts No 255 Paternoster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Guhrie
Scotland
Eefer
Robinson and Roberts
Paternofter
New Edition of The Spectator Listed in Advertisement
An item notes an eight volume duodecimo edition of The Spectator, engraved copper plates and ornate fonts designed by Hayman and engraved by Grizgnion, Miller, Morley, to be printed for a lengthy list of publishers and booksellers including Richard Tonson and T. Cadell. The notice reads like an early catalog of edition and distribution details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayman
God
Grizgnion
HE Spectator
Joseph Addison
Fr. de Arbuth
Rechard Steele
Richard Tonson
W. Strshan
Rivington
J. Hirtor
R. Baldwin
Hawes
Clarke
Collins
R. Horsfield
W. Johnston
T.carlon
Crowder
T. Longman
B. Law
SPECIFi¢cg Drops for Urethral Pain and Strictures
An advertisement for SPECIFi¢cg Drops claiming relief from pains and obstructions in the urethra due to gonorrheal or venereal origins. It asserts safe, nonconfining use, cites experience in many cases, and lists price and outlets including M Howland near North Audley Street and other London booksellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Howland
Audley-fireer
Oxford-road
W. Flexney
Gray's-inngate
Holbm
Mefill
Richardson
É& Urquhart
Royal Exchange
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
House of Peers
Sct. James's
St.James’s
Devonshire
Richard Warwick Bamfylde
John Parker
Derbyshire
Lord George Cavend
Glucestershire
Sir William Codrington, Bart
Wiltshire
Edward Popham
Thomas Goddard
South Carolina
Liverpool
Hoylake
Glasgow
Thore
Ferdinand of
William Lord Mansfield
Court of King’s Bench
V.cant
Ratisbon
Simolin
Empire
France
Ruffia
Paris
Portugal
East India Company
Island
Ilk
Whitehaven
Isand
Lochindale
General Post Office
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
Fleet Market
Pendon
St. Paul’s Church
Miss Brown
Thomas Brown
Ship -News
Canterbury
John Rivingcon
Bible and Crown
St. Paul’s
Bisfrop Kenn
Mr. Lewis
Welch
S&h
Society For Promoting
Jath
Willi Currant
Offham
Kent
Hatton-Garden
Leake
Bride-lane
Fleetg
Pall-Mall
Collier
Daviggges
Taylor Feller
Deptford
Jaincey
Druigis Gravigia
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