Mysterious marriage rumors and city notices abroad
Rumors claim the Duke of C has wed Mrs Horton, sister to Colonel Buttrell, with letters and a Great Personage referenced. Reports describe arrests for street vending of snakes, plagues, and political shifts in Amsterdam and Vienna. Guildhall gates tighten, thefts and assaults plague London as coroner and customs actions draw scrutiny.
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Floods Cause Severe Damage Across Scottish Lowlands
Edinburgh reports a heavy rainfall near Galston south of Glasgow with the Irvine river rising and submerging low grounds. Farmers lose much of their crops as water swept away fields and about 800 bolls of oats were carried off. Strathaven notes a Friday night flood on the Evan River damaging and washing away two stone bridges.
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Death of Rev. Mr. Gapper at Sherborne and Turmoil at Ottery St Mary
The Rev. Mr. Gapper dies in Sherborne aged 24. A fatal accident at Ottery St Mary, Devon, when a chimney fell during strong wind, killing three of six boys playing outside Major Brereton’s house. Bankruptcy notices list several debtors and surrender dates at Guildhall. Advertisements urge use of the Essence of Pearl as a dental remedy. Shipping news covers arrivals and departures at various ports. Also notes literary offerings in Heple’s Lady’s Magazine and Wheble's publication.
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Walker
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Aulis
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Mary L
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Mae Jefty
Yates
Medea
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Riley
Curzon
Treet
Imprudent Capture Near Cartagena and Court Martial
A naval officer’s report from Jamaica describes Lieut. G aboard the Sir Edward Hawke captured near the mouth of Cartagena by guards. The Carysforth frigate demanded surrender. the schooner was taken and brought to Port Royal. Sir George Rodney held a court martial for the commander, who faced punishment for yielding to guards without firing.
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Ki Zg
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Rodney Demands Satisfaction Over Port Denial
Niards have lately denied them access to their ports and Sir George Rodney as Rear-Admiral of England sent the Achilles of sixty guns and a frigate to join the Carysfort to demand a satisfaction for the affront. The English colors await the Governor's answer aboard Dun kirk commanded by Capt. Mackenzie.
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England
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Penal Law Principles Fourth Edition Faced for Sale
The notice advertises the fourth edition of Principles of Penal Law priced at six shillings in boards. It states the work was printed for B. White at Horace's Head Fleet Street and T. Cadell in the Strand.
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Fleet-street
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Strand
Patent Medicine Drop for Urinary Disorders
A vintage advertisement notes a remedy by Matthew Holand for pain and obstruction in the urinary passage. It claims to treat urethral excrescences, colored urine, fistulas, and periurethral hardness, blaming relapsed disorder and a follyful humour in the constitution. It lists suppliers and a short essay on urethral disorders.
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Durham
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Corn price notes at London Bridge market
A fragmented report lists corn price quotes at London Bridge for tomorrow morning and afternoon with several figures. Entries show 59 in the morning, 17 in the afternoon, 33 in Saturday morning, and 49 in the following afternoon, with multiple units and times mentioned.
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