London News Review and Irish Uprising Reflections 1786
A fragmented 1786 article blends debate on spirits law and revenue with commentary on English music culture and the Penny Post origins. It discusses the Mainwaring Lottery Bill and government duties, then shifts to Commemoration of Handel, London concerts, and Linley, followed by the Penny Post and a tragic Irish county riot with military action and local resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton, &c
House of Commons
Mainwaring
Middlesex
Jary
Thas
England
Banis
London
Handel
Linley
Sacchini
Pigini
Shieht
Pailfielo
Ito
Power
Hell
Embassador Eden and Military News in London Letters
The piece discusses Eden's Paris embassy prospects and salary, predicts a bold public reveal of success, mentions Major Semple taking command in a new colony, and notes a grim outlook under military law. It also praises Miss Brunton's Wednesday performance and remarks Milton’s burial site under St. Giles Cripplegate church with no monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Paris
France
Lunardi
Cagliotro
George Gordes
Semple
Manasuti
London
Westminster
Brunton
Euphrasia
Melpomene
Milton
St. Gies’s Church
Cripplegate
Unclear OCR Reads on War Tax and Fund Charges
Fragmentary text discusses annual expenses tied to an American war and mentions an interest rate, a base fund, and land tax concerns. Names and specific details are unreadable, leaving a partial note about taxation and war funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorizeck
Fragmented moral discourse and local notices from Coventry and Warwickshire
A lament on pulpit misuse and public affairs, followed by a Coventry report of a murder at George Inn Batfall Common. The tale covers the inquest verdict against Woodhouse and Klaney for killing Edward Matthews, church funerary rites, toll fraud prosecutions, a turnpike dispute, a missing portmanteau, and a warehouse fire at Ratcliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventry
George
Batfall
Warwick
Edward Matthews
Joseph Woodhouse
Samuel. Klaney
Knowle
Tai Woodhouse
Baney
Berktwell
Claid
Mudev
Southwark
Vauxieul
Mr. Hewitt
Ratclid’ Juighway
Inelf
Sit One Mile Race Promised £50 From Earl of Orford
Sporting intelligence notes a prize of fifty pounds offered by the Earl of Orford for a three year old competing in a one mile sit race. The event is described with emphasis on the sponsor and distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Orford
Virion Neer
Jame A
Am Klay
Seer. 26. St Levigers Stakes at Moseley Racecourse
Fragmented OCR recalls a St Levigers Stakes meeting with numerous horse names and bettors. Mentions Lord Stourten, Wentworth, Tang Ah, and several others in a chaotic summary of entries and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leviger
Vearg
Sib Nic
Ty Mir
Ratclifie
Bey Lord Stourten
Ming Nhu
MFA Holt
Tang
Garfierty
Mo" Faith
wasKead
Lords of Manors Assembly to Prevent Unlawful Claims
A gathered assembly of Lords of Manors plans to deter unlawful claims and ensure proper enforcement in a Palladon parish. Sheriff and officials oversee the proceedings at Ross, with funds and notices prepared by Professor Wall to enforce the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shifvton W
Eng
Corti
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Estrela Afa
Chatham
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Maiditone
Toad
Clare Cuaille
Gaul
Magisrates
Vavater
Enign Kitt
Donough O Brien
Lolgecay
O'Brien
Boy Vanddelenr
Edward Berneralsy
Frames MacNamara
Lawrence
Liber Moloney
Thomas
Studden
Thomas Crow
Thames Francis Ley
Willian Dixon
Charles Mahon
Ennis
Rane
Intercol
F. Fe
Navy
Aenna
Puise
Sel
Woryptumohl Cons
Col
Golding
Petrin
Harwood
Ngton
Lasde
Sears
Jerkin
G. Chaiec
Lord Derby
B. c
Mr. Punton
Mr. Lade
Br. Ec
Mr. Gatding
Sweetstar
Mr. Uulloc
Duke
Gratton
Cael
Sporting Intelligence
Panton
Vernon
Grosvenor
Fuley
Clermont
Woodcork Fir
Watlington
Oseph Chapman
Liamierr
Adi
Charmas
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