Turvey execution and Dublin murder report
A report from Turvey notes the earlier trial and execution of Joseph Daw for a family murder on September 5, with confession and remarks on Jack Ketch's fee. It also mentions an assault on dealer Mr. Waters in Carlow and the damaged French ship Centaur arriving in harbor, plus arrangements to repair its rigging.
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Reland
Dublin
Hursday
Joseph Daw
King’s Bench
Turveyston
Newgate
Turvey
Jack: Ketch
Waters
Patrick Flood
Russia
England
Valuable lead mine found near Dalrymple portraits
In Dalrymple parish near Ayr workmen digging for gravel uncovered a rich lead mine a few feet below surface at the Garth. The ore is described as very high quality and the Earl of Caffels, the proprietor, has already received strong lease offers.
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Edinburgh
Dalrymple
City of London Murder Case Exposes Stolen Bills
A man shot in the City of London Friday evening died, with a jury finding verdict the next day. He had been clerk to a Edinburgh merchant from whom he stole bills and drafts. The man’s real name was Philip Thomson, once well regarded by his employer. The merchant’s brother pursued him by port chaise yesterday afternoon, showing concern for the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ountry News
Dover
London
Edinburgh
Philip "Fhomson
Port-Chaise
Pentleihen
Covent-garden
Catherine-street
Chester
Highgate
Richmond
James’s
Ofaire
Marybone Fields
Bom
Carnaby Market
Burges
Broad-street
Royal Exchange
Mr. Burges
London Wall
Mary Garland
Poultry Compter
Alderman Law-bridge
Guildhall
Ann’ Bruce
Garlasid
International intrigues and trade talk reach belief
A fragmentary report cites private letters claiming the Portuguese Prime Minister minimizes national concern over English trade, while hopes linger that commercial ties be dissolved. Other notes mention Dutch mediation, French military orders, shortages, Gibraltar troop movements, and parliamentary maneuvers amid a web of European tensions.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Mediterranean
Prsch
Rhi
Sigs
Massachuset
Bay
Boyd
Gibraltar
Ireland
Jamaica
London
Rigby
Wilmot
Ikigdoly
Eye
Ewing
Insurrection fears and naval news from 18th century Dublin
A chaotic mix reports private letters from Dublin noting unrest and a surge of anti government sentiment, plus maritime updates. It mentions Russian transports, Dover arms orders, fire losses at Portsmouth, and critique of rope-yards. Also covered are Navy press gangers, promotions, and sailors seeking better terms.
Surrender notices and certificates granted in London and Essex
Albion Cox of Depifor Kent seeks surrender on November 4 at Guildhall London. William Kell of Faylor 35 surrenders on December 5 at Guildhall. John Brook tank of Don Distiller surrenders on December 11 at Guildhall. A Derbyshire or Essex Miller at Horn Inn Braintree surrenders on December 4. Alexander Mitchell of Baff Lane Merchant caps seeks surrender on November 17. Richard Cordeux of Fleet Street Haberdather seeks certificate grant on November 17. George Hall of Coleman Street hopes to obtain another.
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Albion Cox
Depifor
Kent
Essex
Miller
Horn Inn
Braintree
Alexander
Mitchell
Bafilane
Man Inn
Prescot
Richard Cordeux
Fleet- Street
Haberdather
Drury Lane Lear at the theatre review
The evening featured a performance at Drury Lane Theatre with King Lear starring Mr. Bargeld and Mrs. Ban. The cast included Mrs. Mattocks in a production titled The Elopement at Covent Garden with The Bar Heks and Capt. Ironfid Shuter.
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Drury
King
Lear
Bardg
T Bordeila
Ban
Covent-Gatre
Ironfid M Shuter
Mattocks
Fragmentary OCR note on English church and seamen
Bleary OCR fragment hints at origin of Wea6 tot Clergy and Fraternal Attestic link ruptures. Mentions England and Eilay with unsure capital terms and seamen. No clear event or persons to confirm.
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The
Tate
Algerines
War-office
Portsmouth
A . le
Alderman Sawbridge
Wettmilter-hall
Greenwich Hospital
Iron-gaté
Old Bailey
Cobham
Ayscough
Reynolds
Plymouth
Cork
le Crass
Spit
Durham Yard
Cecil-street
Bewdley
Mary
Canary
DoubisDits
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