Naval losses and captures reported near British waters
A string of maritime incidents is logged, listing ships captured or driven ashore. Vessels include the Britannia retaken by Tartar of Guernsey, the Eliza seized and carried to Maurinico, and the Apollo left near Ostend after capture. Several ships arrive at Liverpool or Lisbon, with crews saved or drowned noted where applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Lizard
Britannia
Yarmouth
Liverpool
Guernsey
Gosport
Diana
Robinson
Cork
London
Margate
Kitty
Rogers
Africa
Amity
Waters
Cornwall
Lark
Newport
Waterford
Portsmouth
Scilly
Eliza
Surinam
Charlettown
Mauriinico
Beaver
Limerick
Hull
Rodney
Bristol
M‘farland
Boston
Tobago
Lady Longueville
Lisbon
Hamburgh
Ostend
Devonshire
Algar
Princess Royal
Keates
Thomas
Robert and
Mary
Industry
Isabella
Calypso
Speck
Cayenne
France
Anson
Plymouth
Minerva
Fotheringham
Falmouth
Naples
Malaga
Sarah
Gerrard
Peggy
Andrews
Dublin
Adelphi
Doyle
Newfoundland
Old Bailey Session Trials Hear Eleven Convictions
Report of Old Bailey sessions noting multiple felonies and capitally convicted prisoners. Hugh Campbell jailed for forging a receipt worth 131 pounds 11 shillings. John Jones convicted for breaking into Hurst Newton’s house and stealing umbrellas. Mills capitally convicted for stealing fabric from John Quinby. Sarah Martin, 15, convicted of stealing children’s clothing. sentence debated. Other felonies include transportation return evasion and prize money forgery, with several acquittals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburn
Thampton
Coke
Hugh Campbell
Forgins
John Jones
Hurst Newton
Fes
Mills
John Quinby
Sarah Martin
John Blackburne
Kirby
John Purdy
W. Harper
John Tate
Skinner
John, Connaway
Irith Jack
Trials at Old Bailey and Sessions Endings in February
On Saturday Feb 28 fourteen prisoners faced trial with Mary Palmer alias M Lamer sentenced capitally for stealing two shirts from Nathaniel Levrey. Five felonies, eight acquittals. On Monday Feb 25 at Old Bailey James Turnbull sentenced capitally for robbing 2000 guineas from the Bank of England’s Governors and Company, with William Bennett for theft of a black mare. Four felonies, two acquittals. On Tue Feb 26 eleven prisoners tried, Joseph Brown convicted of stealing a gelding, others felonies or misdemeanours. Bryce and Pollard jailed in Newgate, fined 200l each. seven to Newgate, ten to Clerkenwell, one whipped and discharged. Sessions adjourned to April 3 next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Palmer
M‘lamer
Nathaniel Levrey
Old Bailey
James Turnbull
Thomas Finch
Bank of England
William Bennett
William Siborn
William Bryce
Peter Pollard
Charles Pancutt
Allas Panton
Wiliam Braithwaite
James Broughton
Thomas Bently
Turspay
Joseph
John Brown
W. Stephens
Wm. Bryce
P. Pollard
Newgate
House of Correction
Clerkenwell
Apprenticeship Wanted in Noted City Factory
A rare opportunity for a 16 to 18 year old to join an established manufactury and warehouse. No premium required. lodging, board, clothing, and watch kept by the house. The applicant must be hardworking, narrative, well grown, and industrious, with future encouragement based on merit. A letter to A. B. C. Furnival's Inn Coffee House Holborn will be attended promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B.C. Furnival’s Inn
Holborn
Gardener sought for kitchen garden and pleasure grounds
An industrious man able to manage a kitchen garden and pleasure grounds is sought. The applicant should be religious and hard working. Wanted for a desirable position, to start at Lady Day. A letter to A. B. C. Furnivals Inn Coffee House Holborn will be forwarded to the unnamed gentleman in London for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. C. Furnivals Inn
Holtom
London
Part of a House to Let in Kentish Town
A small steady family can accommodate a half neat townhouse with two kitchens two parlours and four upper rooms in a pleasant Kentish Town area. Rooms may be shared by a single lady and servant or a gentleman and servant. Part of the house may be rented the parlour etc First Floor and furnished apartments may be available for a moderate furniture fee. A stable for one horse can be provided if needed. Apply to Mr Mellor Shoe Makers corner Mansfeld Place Kentish Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentish Town
Mellor
Mansfeld-place
Relief appeal for destitute widow after death of Mr S
A humble appeal to the public for aid for a widow and her five children following the death of Mr S of Little Scotland Yard West on Lord's Day. The family, poor and respectable, struggle to obtain bread as the nine year old son shows early signs of piety and intellect. Contributions to Messrs Chalmers and Cowie, Limie-street. HL Field, Falcon-street Aldersgate. Fifes Ryder’s Court Leicester-square. Gordon, Churche Street St. Anne’s. and Allday, Carlisle-streets Soho are welcomed with thanks. Feb 15, 1799.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Scotland Yard
West
Lord’s
Hercotes
Chalmers and
Cowie
Limie-street
HL Field
Falcon-street
Aldersgate-street
Fifes
Ryder’s-court
Leicester-square
Gordon
Churche Street
St. Anne’s
Allday
Carlisle-streets
Soho
Hosiery Sale At Wholesale Prices On Poultry Street
A saving of one guinea in three on every hosiery article by wholes standards. Articles sold in quantities of three pairs or more. Ladies and gentlemen urged to observe number 40 on the Poultry Street leading from Cheapside to the Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nollyer
Poultry
Guinea
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Henry Hunter
D. D
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John Witherpoon
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College of New Jersey
Basil Wooqdel
University of Oxford
Price
Rivington, Dilly
Matthews
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