Vessels Lost and Robberies Reported in London Area
A fog of wrecks and thefts colors the week: the Oliveya and other ships foundered with loss of life, six crew drowned. the Trie-Love sank after collision with Be a, one man drowned. In Guildhall Sessions, Turner and Hobbs acquitted of assault on Mr Sinclaire, others fined. Wheat and grain exports, precious metals shipped to markets abroad. A guard incident at Somerset House ends with Williams imprisoned after fatal wounds to Col Fulham’s guard. Smugglers repelled by Custom-House officers. a highwayman robs Mr Booth at Wandsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Bourdeaux
Zockehead
Chale-Bay
Mitchel
Bristol
Kinsale
Bea
Guildhall
City of London
Turner
Hobbs
Sinclaire
Ordes
Fentishc
Portugal
Holland
East- Indies
Rowe
Col
Fulham
Somerset-House
Williams
Follier
Williams Town
Secur
Savoy
Newgate
Lee
Osie
Booth
Wannsworth
Putney
Wandsworth
All Knight
Elizabeth
Mary Wright
Acquittal, Transport to America, and Financial Roundup
This item records a defendant acquitted and committed to Newgate for healing a mall and Cask of Brandy, son-in-law to Elizabeth Wright who was burnt at Tyburn for treason. It notes matrimonial links to Ansie Knight, previously convicted for coining with Tracey women, receiv’d reprieve, awaiting transportation to America. Also lists South Sea stock and bond prices, bank notes, and financial tallies as of January 19. York Buildings and Royal Exchange figures are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wright
Tyburn
Treafon
Combes
Laff
Ansie Knight
Elizabeth Tracey
Catharine Tracey
Mary Haycock
Newgate
America
South Sea
S. Bank
Prem
India
York Buildings
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Assurance
Welch
Gentlemen from Charterhouse urged to attend sermon and dinner
Educated Gentlemen from the Charter House School are asked to meet at the Chapel on Thursday at eleven, hear a sermon and an oration, then dine at the Crown and Anchor opposite St Clement's Church in the Strand. Tickets available from the Charter-House porter at Mr. Vincents in Ludgate Street and at the Crown and Anchor. Stewards are provided for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter SL House
Bath
Crown
St. Clement’s Church
Strand
Charter-House
Household Furniture and Effects at Col Rowinson Auction
Auction in Hollis street at Col Rowinson estate includes feather beds, linen, curtains, chairs, mirrors, carpets, kitchen furniture, curios, jewels, wearing apparel, horse furniture, harness, coach and chariot, tents, and a traveling coach. Sale at Walford's Upholsterer Great Rosset street and Skorrays Garratstreet. house to be let free from bugs with stables and space for six horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houshold
Jon N. Rowinson
Deceas
Hollis-street
Empirene Sfters
Soap shop tale touts new liquid soap at one pint
An old advertisement extols Joan Carr successor to William Cowpland at the Old SOAP SHOP. It markets 1QuID SOAP at one shilling per pint praised for richer lather and cleaner action, claims superiority over rival soaps, and lists other products including green and castile soaps. It appeals to nobility and gentry to prove the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily
Ludgate-Hill
William’ Cowpland
Deceas
Joan Carr
Cowpland
This Day is publishd Fi Xereftions of the Passions
This Day is publishd Fi Xereftions of the Passions of the Soul designed by Mons Le Brun chief Painter to the French King and Director of the Royal Academy engravd on 20 Folio Plates by John Tinney with advertised shops in Cheapplace Fleec-street Poultry Strand Bond Street and New Bond Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons. le Brun
Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture
John Tinney
J. Tinney
B. Overton
King
Reguier
Newport
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Oratory
Lincoln’s-Inn- Fields
Clare-Market
Mr. Poyntz
Poyntz
Hea
Keee Ginias
Portsmouthy
Novist
Great Britain and Ireland
Salmon
Anne
Bishop Barnet
Bishop Purnet
England
George I
B.S
Great Britain
Ireland
London
Pire Montury
Peel
Spectator
F . Ste
Wiltead
St. Paul’s
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