Newspaper Transcripts
Some Selected Reports from Creswell's Nottingham Journal
Saturday, September 16, 1769.
Extract of a Letter from an ALDERMAN of BEDFORD to his SON in LONDON.
Bedford, Sept. 6.
"My dear HARRY,
OUR Town is once more free, thanks to a worthy spirited set of Gentlemen who have saved us from a bondage, which all the noble firmness and independencey of the Corporation would have struggled with in vain without their assistance.
Mr. Heaven, our Mayor, was offered three thousand pounds, and on his refusal of that sum, a Carte Blanche. Hill, Cave, Skevington, Howard, &c. the Aldermen and Common Council will be immortal. They have refused five hundred pounds a man, and one of them fifteen hundred pounds.
As soon as the Duke of Bedford knew that we were determined to shake off his yoke, the Swan and other houses were opened at Bedford, and for the last week a constant negotiation has been on foot. All the tradesmen and others in London, that were supposed to have any interest with the corporation, were franked down to Bedford to try their influence in favour of the Duke.
On Friday last Sir Robert Bernard with about two hundred Gentlemen came down from London in post-chaises, which encouraged us exceedingly to persevere in spite of menaces and bribes. Above two hundred more came in from the neighbouring country; Amongst whom were the Hon. --- Trevor Hampden, Sir Giles Payne, Bart. the Rev. Charles Dickens, D.D., Rev. James Favell, D.D., Reverend John Kippax, D.D., Rev. James Torkington, L.L.D. &c. &c.
On Saturday morning the Duke of Bedford came to the Council Chamber and objected strongly to Mr. Cawne, who was proposed by the Court of Aldermen as Mayor for the ensuing year. He was answered by the present Mayor, Mr. Heaven, that they had fixed on Mr. Cawne, is conformity to his Grace's former directions to choose a Gentleman of the best character, fortune and abilities; and that they knew no one superior to Mr. Cawne in those respects. His Grace then objected to the making of any freemen, though many has been made to oblige him at different times. He called it a THEFT, and ROBBING HIM of the Borough - said it was illegal, impossible, that they could not justify it : But not being able to prevail in preventing it, his Grace then desired they would likewise make some freemen in his interest, which the corporation consented to, and above twenty have been made freemen to oblige him.
The names of the proposed freemen were then read : All which his Grace heard in silence, till the name of John Horne, of New Brentford, Middlesex, Clerk, was pronounced. His Grace could then contain himself no longer. He said, if that was the case, if they admitted such a man as that, all was over; he gave them up; they must expect no more peace; that Mr. Horne was a man that would let no one be quiet either in his country of his borough : that he had been the cause of all the disturbances in Middlesex, London, Surry, and the whole kingdom; that he was a Stirrer of Sedition [we suppose he meant such Sedition as this]; a restless, turbulent spirit, &c. That if they would go on so, he would bring them into Westminster Hall. He would shew them no mercy. If they made the slightest mistake in their proceedings, they should be prosecuted with the utmost rigour, &c. He charged them with ingratitude and with breach of their engagements; and on something of this last sort being objected to himself, he answered, that "If he had broken his word with them, it did not justify them for breaking their word with him. In fine, after much soothing and raging, the corporation determined against the Duke by a division of seventeen to eleven. His Grace then withdrew, promising them that he would be present on the Monday following.
The corporation then adjourned to the Common-hall and swore in a number of freemen, the most respectable it is supposed for property and character that ever were admitted at one time.
On Sunday evening the Dukes of Bedford and Marlborough, Sir George Osborne, Sir John Hinde Cotton, G. Onslow, Esq, Mr. Whitbread, one of the Members for this Town, Colonel Burgoyne, Mr. Palmer, the Duke's Deputy (as Recorder of Bedford) and many others came to the Swan; but not finding that the expresses they had dispatched had brought in any considerable number of freemen, the two Dukes quitted the town.
On Monday morning the Duke of Bedford came again to the Swan, but retired from Bedford in about half an hour, in despair of carrying his point, and without appearing in the Hall as expected. The election of a Mayor for Bedford came on about twelve, when four hundred and fifty-eight freemen polled for Mr. Cawne; Only twenty-six polled for Mr. Richards, the Duke's Candidate. The Deputy Recorder then desired the Friends of the Duke of Bedford and Mr. Whitbread (for so he expressly termed them) to poll no more; because he said, "it would not answer their purpose, it being impossible to get a majority."
The Freemen then chose two Bailiffs and two Chamberlains.
Mr. John Cawne was declared duely elected Mayor.
Mr. Hornbuckle Parker and Mr. James Howard, Bailiffs.
And Mr. William Skevington and Mr. William Yarnton, Chamberlains, for the year ensuing.
And thus, my dear Boy, we have withdrawn this borough from a Bloomsbury Tyranny, notwithstanding we are situated under the very noses of --- our Recorder the D. of Bedford at Wooburn, and Lord Bute at Luton.
I do not tell you what offers I withstood myself : Others will inform you of your loss that way; but I know you will be pleased at it : For though you will be left five hundred pounds poorer, I shall leave you the title of an HONEST Man's Son, of which you will be prouder than of the title of DUKE.
After the King's health, whilst you live, drink to the Mayor, Town-Clerk, and Corporation of Bedford; and depend upon it, that when the struggle is between HEAVEN and HELL, HEAVEN will always prevail.
Your loving FATHER, &c.
Sunday's and Monday's Posts.
This Day arrived a Mail from FRANCE.
TURKEY.
Constantinople, July 3.
THE Grand Visir having made great complaints of the behaviour of the Hospodar of Moldavia, the palace belonging to the Prince in this City, and likewise his country seat, have both been burnt down by order of the Grand Signor, and his Capi Kiaja imprisoned.
Jul. 17. The son of Ghiul Achmet Pacha was created Seraskier the 4th instant, and received orders to penetrate into Poland at the head of an army of one hundred thousand men.
It is reported, that some privateers are cruising in the Mediterranean under Russian colours, and that they propose to get among the Archipelago Islands, in order to intercept the ships that bring corn to this city.
PRUSSIA.
Berlin, Aug. 29. They write from Neiss in Silesia, that the Emperor was expected there last Friday. The King our Sovereign proposed to have received that Monarch will all the honours due his high rank, but his Imperial Majesty having travelled incog in Italy, even in the territories of the Empress Queen, desired to do the same in Silesia. We are under great impatience for the event of this interview.
GERMANY.
Lower-Elbe, Sept. 1. Some letters say, that a certain power has resolved to send twenty-five thousand men into Poland, to restore the tranquillity of that country. Other letters advise, that on the 18th ult the Ottoman army gained a victory over the Russians, near Yassi, in consequence of which, the former was advancing with great spirit, towards the Niester.
POLAND.
Warsaw, Aug. 19. The greatest part of Lithuania is cleared of the Confederates; the chiefs of whom are gone and the rest dispersed. Brigadier Suwarou arrived the 13th at Novogrod with 5000 men belonging to Gen. Nummer's corps, and is coming towards this city. A new Confederacy is formed at Studgard, of which one Linski is Marshal. It is said, that her has already demanded 24000 florins of the convent of Olivia. On the 16th, 32 men belonging to the Prussian troops arrived at Marienburg, and produced an order from the King to the Governor of the kingdom of Prussia, to cause the patrols that are upon the frontiers to advance into the kingdom of Poland, in order to stop the havock made by the Confederates. This order was signed by the King at Potsdam the 30th of July. We hear nothing from Choczim. It is said the Grand Vizir is retreating towards the Danube.
LONDON, Sept. 9.
It is said, that several Noblemen and Gentlemen who had constantly contributed very large sums of money towards the supporting a certain Frenchman in a general manner, are determined to stop it for the future, for his becoming a mere m-------l tool.
The two reigning Toasts are - The patriotic Dr. Musgrave of Plymouth - And the independent Burgesses of the town of Bedford.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland has procured a Writer's place, in the East-Indies, for the eldest son of a naval Officer, who has a large family, and at his own expence equipped him for the voyage.
Letters from Kilkenny inform, that the person who was lately killed in a duel in Dunmore Park, was a Gentleman who has had, for many years, various disputes with the family of F------, relative to elections. He has left �400 a year in his will, to any Gentleman who will oppose the interest of that family in that county.
A letter from Hetford mentions, that there are 11 Candidates cavassing to represent that town in Parliament, in the room of the late William Cooper, Esq; though no Writ for choosing a Member can be issued out till the meeting of the Parliament.
Yesterday sixteen prisoners were tried at the Old Bailey; one of whom was capitally convicted, viz. Abraham Peters, a Jew, for stealing a piece of superfine cloth in the shop of Mr. Phipps, on Ludgate-hill, value �15. James Bronnan, tried for the wilful murder of Mary his wife, was found guilty of manslaughter. Ten were cast for transportation, and four acquitted.
A woman who has been absent from this city with her husband , a soldier, for fifteen years, arrived here on Monday last, and went directly to see her mother, who was so overjoyed at the sight of her, that she expired immediately; for she had been informed seven years ago, that she was dead, and actually went into mourning for her.
Extract of a Letter from Stratford, Sept. 6.
"This morning the Jubilee, in honour and to the memory of Shakespeare, was opened by firing of cannon, ringing of bells, and serenading the town; after which there was a public breakfast in the new Town-hall, and the company proceeded from thence to the church, where Dr. Arne's Oratoria of Judith was performed to a crowded audience. From church they proceeded to the grand booth, and sung the following chorus, accompanied by drums, fifes, trumpets, &c. through the streets :
"This is the Day, a Holiday ! a Holiday !
"Drive Spleen and Rancour far away,
"This is the Day, a Holiday ! a Holiday !
"Drive Care and Sorrow far away."
After dinner, which was served up in the great room to near one thousand persons, the band was called in, and sung a great variety of Ballads, Catches, and Roundelays, which were closed by the grand Chorus of GOD SAVE THE KING. In the evening was a grand Ball, and the entertainments of the day were closed in great good-humour."
Extract of a Letter from Stratford, Sept. 7.
"Between twelve and one this morning I finished the most glorious day I ever remember in the annals of my life. It began at nine o'clock with a publick breakfast in the Town-hall, at which were present Lord and Lady Hertford, Lord Beauchamp, Duke of Dorset, Lord Despenser, and the Earl of Shrewsbury, with many others of Nobility and Distinction. At eleven o'clock they proceeded to the church, where the Oratorio of Judith was performed with universal applause, under the management of Dr. Arne : The principal performers were, Mrs. Baddeley, Mrs. Bartholemon, Miss Weller, Mr. Champness, &c. After which, the whole band headed by the great Roscius, walked in order, playing and singing, to the Amphitheatre, which was built on purpose upon a plan of Ranelagh, where an elegant dinner was provided, and served in the utmost order to more than one thousand persons. When Dinner was over, the company were entertained, after a full bumper to the Steward's health, for his great care and attention to the pleasure of all who honoured the immortal memory of Shakespeare, with Catches, Glees, &c. by the band; and nothing, but joy and jollity appeared for more than two hours. The evening concluded with a ball, and the same mirth appeared in every countenance. So much were the higher persons pleased, that they could not help expressing it all around, so that no distinction seemed to appear, but all were universally entertained."
A Correspondent from Stratford writes,
Stratford, Sept. 7.
Dear SIR,
"All Fresco's are totally eclipsed, and Bal Parre's will be remembered no more. Yesterday, about six o'clock, the Grand Jubilee opened here by a triple discharge of seventeen pieces of cannon, and twelve small mortars, planted on the banks of the Avon. At eight o'clock Mr. Garrick's apartments, and Lord Spencer's, were serenaded by several of the performer's from Drury-lane theatre, who were disguised in mean apparel, with their faces besmeared with dirt, singing a morning address; they afterwards chaunted several ballads through the streets, accompanied with guittars and German flutes. Mr. Garrick, the Steward, went to the new Town-hall, the place appointed for the public breakfasting, a little after eight, to see that every thing was properly prepared for so brilliant a company. As soon as the Mayor and Corporation heard of Mr. Garrick's being at the Town-hall, they immediately waited on him, and in a polite speech, delivered by the Town-Clerk, presented him with a medallion of Shakespeare, carved on a Piece of the famous Mulberry-tree, planted by the immortal Poet's own hand, and richly set in gold. Mr. Garrick made a suitable reply to this elegant mark of their attention, and placed the present about his neck. Soon after this circumstance the breakfasting began, during which the drums and fifes of the Warwickshire militia, in their new uniforms, entertained the company with martial musick. About eleven o'clock the company went to the church, where Dr. Arne's Oratorio of Judith was performed; after which they went to the grand Booth to dinner; and the evening concluded with a ball at the Amphitheatre, which was elegantly illuminated, as was the town in general."
Letter from Stratford, Sept. 8.
"Yesterday morning another public breakfast was given in the same manner as on Wednesday; after which the company repaired to the Amphitheatre from the Town Hall, where the Dedication Ode was performed under the direction of Dr. Arne. The recitative parts were spoken by Mr. Garrick, and perhaps in all the characters he ever played he never shewed more powers, more judgement, or ever made a stronger impression on the minds of his auditors.- On the conclusion of the Ode, Mr. King got up in the character of a Macaroni, wholely unexpected by the company, and publickly attacked Shakespeare, whom he censured as a very ill bred fellow for making people laugh and cry as he thought proper. This produced much mirth, and with Mr. King's admirable acting, was a considerable addition to the entertainment. It was intended to make a procession to the Amphitheatre of all the Characters in Shakespeare's pieces, but the day proving wet, it is postponed till to-morrow, as is also a grand firework, prepared by Mr. Angelo."
Wednesday's and Thursday's Posts.
This Day arrived the Mail from FRANCE.
PRUSSIA.
Silesia, Aug. 28.
YESTERDAY about noon the Emperor of Germany arrived here, under the name of Count Ealkenstein, accompanied by the Veldt Marshal Lascy and Gen. Loudon. He immediately repaired to his Majesty's apartments, who received him with the greatest marks of respect. Compliments being over, their Majesties continued alone for two hours, till dinner was ready; and the Generals de Seidlitz and Tauenzien had the honour to be admitted to sit down with their Majesties at table. Dinner ended, the Emperor retired to the apartments prepared for him, where the King followed, and passed two or three hours more with his Imperial Majesty. Soon afterwards a Courier was dispatched to the Sieur Benoit, the Prussian Minister at Warsaw.
RUSSIA.
Petersburgh, August 16. A courier has just arrived from our army near Choczim, with an account, that on the 2d of this month, Prince Gallitzin, received intelligence, that the Kan of the Crimea, with a large body of Tartars, and a detachment of the Ottomans, under the command of several Pachas, with nineteen pieces of cannon, were in full march to attack our troops, and throw a considerable quantity of bread and other provisions into the town. The next day in the morning our light horse discovered the enemy, and at noon they advanced so close upon us, that the van guard fired on both sides.
Soon after the enemy seemed to conduct their manoeuvres in a manner as if they intended to surround us, and attack us in several places at once; they made repeated attempts to force our large body of light troops, which were posted on the right wing, which they attacked with great fury in different places, and penetrated even to our redoubts; but our people were so well supported, and our bombs put the Tartars into such confusion, that they were obliged to give ground; and about eight in the evening, finding all their endeavours to throw any provisions into the town, impossible, retired with great precipitation, and were pursued for several werstes by the light horse.
During the above action a sally was made by the garrison of Choczim, but they were soon driven back with great loss. By the habits of the dead we find several Confederates were in this corps. The enemy have lost great numbers, while very few of our troops have been killed. The fortress continues still bombarded by our engineers, who did not cease throwing the shells, even during the time of the combat.
POLAND.
Warsaw, Aug 23. Letters from Kaminiec have just arrived with advice, that the Russians have raised the siege of Choczim, on account of 80,000 Turks having advanced to attack them.
LONDON, Sept. 12.
By letters from Amsterdam we are informed, that Mademoiselle Caron, a celebrated Paintress, has drawn a most striking likeness of Gen. Paoli, copies of which have been bespoke by great numbers of the principal Burgomasters in the United Provinces.
We are assured, that the Friends of Freedom have it in contemplation, to celebrate a Jubilee in honour of Magna Charta, which is proposed to be held at Running Mead, where King John signed that celebrated paper in the year 1215.
We are assured from Venice, that the thunder lately broke through the roof of the Theatre at Feltri, and killed six persons, besides wounding seventy, and doing considerable damage.
Letters received from Edinburgh say, that Major Charles Tod, of that city, in the service of the East India Company, was promoted, on his last arrival in India, to the rank of Lieut. Colonel; and that he has since got a regiment, and is now Commander in Chief of the Company's forces, in several provinces.
Last Friday came on the election of Bailiffs of Ipswich, for the year ensuing, when Miles Wallis, Esq; and Peter Clarke, Gent. being put to nomination, a poll was demanded in favour of John Gravenor and Robert Goodwin, Gentlemen, at the close of which the numbers were, for Mr. Wallis 274, Mr. Clarke 274, Mr. Goodwin 177, and Mr. Gravenor 174.
We are assured, by a Gentleman well skilled in Agriculture, that the harvest has been so remarkably fine this season, that several Farmers, on weighing different quantities of wheat, have found this year's produce contain from five to eight pounds in the bushel more than has been known for several years past.
By a Gentleman just arrived from the Jubilee at Stratford, we are informed, that the expences of a single person, who met with genteel accommodation, during the whole time of the Festival, exclusive of hiring the masquerade dress, did not amount to more than nine guineas. The masked ball on Thursday was extremely crouded - Dresses of the meanest sort were hired at four guineas each, the person who carried them down from London made above four hundred on the occasion; those, however, who could not be accommodated to their minds, or did not chuse to pay such a sum, were admitted with masks only, and there were many present even without masks.- Among the most distinguished characters in the masquerade, Lady Pembroke, Mrs. Bouverie, and Mrs. Crewe, habited as Witches, excited the general admiration; and astonishing contrast between the deformity of the feigned, and the beauty of the real appearance was every where observed; nor did Miss Ladbroke, as a Shepherdess, and Miss Nancy Ladbroke, as Dame Quickly, in the Merry Wives of Windsor, pass without the universal applause of the company - Lord Grosvenor was magnificently dressed in an Eastern habit, but the principal part of the Nobility were in dominos.- Mrs. Yates personated a Petit Maitre - Mr. Yates, as a Waggoner, gave much satisfaction; as did a Gentleman from Oxford, in Lord Ogleby - Mr. Boswell, the celebrated friend of Paoli, appeared in a Corsican habit, with pistols in his belt, and a musket at his back; in gold letters, in front of the cap, were the words Paoli and Liberty.
On Saturday Major Rogers arrived in town from North America.
It is said Sir Charles Hardy will be appointed Governor of Massachuset's bay, in the room of Sir Francis Bernard, Sir Charles was some years ago Governor of New York, and is well acquainted with the internal policy of North America.
Friday and Saturday's post.
LONDON, Sept. 14.
YESTERDAY some extraordinary dispatches were sent off from the Secretary of State's Office, for his Excellency Colonel Boyd, Governor of Gibraltar; and an express was sent off for the Commander of his Majesty's squadron in the Mediterranean.
We hear that Major Rogers, late Governor of Mickillimakinac, who so remarkably distinguished himself during the late war in North America, has given the most convincing proofs, since his arrival in London, of his innocence, with respect to the late charges maliciously brought against him by his enemies.
By an authentic letter from a Gentleman at Venice, we are assured that the late accident which happened by the thunder falling upon the roof of the theatre at Feltri, during the performance of a new Opera, was attended with some very extraordinary circumstances : The shock put out all the candles, burnt the hair of a Lady entirely off her head, and melted the gold case of her watch and the fringe of her robe, without doing her any other hurt; six persons had their shoes burnt off their feet; the ear-rings of several Ladies were melted, and the stones split all to pieces; and one of the performers in the orchestra, had his violincello broke into a thousand shivers, without receiving any damage himself.
It was this morning reported, that private accounts had been received from Leghorn of the death of the Pope.
It is said, in order to facilitate the transactions of business, orders will be immediately given for coining a number of ten-penny pieces.
Monday morning William Taunton, of Colnbrook, was executed at Tyburn, pursuant to his sentence, for the murder of Sarah Phipps, Mistress of the Ram inn at that place, with whom he lived as a servant. His behaviour was very decent and devout, every way becoming his unhappy circumstances. After hanging the usual time, his body was carried to Surgeon's-hall, in order for dissection. He was indulged with the privilege of a coach to the place of execution.
On Tuesday last in the morning, the Comet was 16 degrees and six minutes from Betelguese in Orion's right shoulder, 12 degrees and five minutes from Procyon, refraction included, the brigadier part of the tail 21 degrees, reaching to the middle star in Orion's belt, and the whole visible extent of the tail more than 32 degrees : The rarer part is much affected with the approach of twilight and an unfavourable state of the air, but the body of the Comet receives additional lustre as it approaches towards the Sun, and as a Comet it appears remarkably well defined, and doth not seem to carry any thing with it that may be destructive to any part of the planetary system. It continues its course through the heavens nearly in the arch of a great circle. August 29th it was nine degrees 13 minutes from Aldebaran, 24 degrees 25 minutes from the middle star in Orion's belt, refraction included, and the length of the tail then 17 degrees reaching to Mencar in the jaw of the Whale, since which time it has been gradually increasing. From these and the above numbers, the path of the Comet and tail may be easily represented on a celestial globe. It appears before sun-rising to all parts of the habitable world, and may not be thought ominous to any particular kingdom.
NOTTINGHAM, Sept. 15.
Last Friday at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, the Inhabitants of Newark were much alarmed by a violent Storm of Thunder and Light'ning, which terrified the whole Town.- The Light'ning pierced thro' the Steeple, damaged the Wheel of the 6th Bell, and threw out several stones from that .... fabric, but happily no other Mischief was .... tho' two of the Thunder Claps were the loudest that had been heard there in the Memory of Man.
A few Days since died at his Seat at Walling Wells, in this County, advanced in Years, John White, Esq; who had represented the Borough of Retford in several Parliaments.
Monday last died at Newark, on her Journey to London, after a few Hours Illness, Mrs. Potter, a Widow Lady of large Fortune, in the 58th Year of her Age; and on Thursday her Remains were interred with those of her Family at Bingham Church in this County.
Monday the Remains of the late Sir George Smith, Bart. were interred in the Family Vault, at East-Stoke Church in this County.
LINCOLN RACES, 1769.
On Monday September 4th, His Majesty's Plate of One Hundred Guineas, by six Year old Horses, &c. carrying 12st, the best of three Heats, four Miles each Heat.
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| Mr. Bland's bay Mare, Diana | 1 | 1 |
| Henry Thomas Golt, Esqr's bay H. Juba, | 3 | 2 |
| Mr. Coats's chesnut Mare, Calliope | 5 | 3 |
| Mr. Vernon's H. All Fours, (lamed) | 2 | drawn |
| Edmund Turner, Esqr's bay Horse, Slouch | 4 | dist. |
| Mrs. Deighton's brown Horse, Chiquino | dist. | |
| Mr. Webb's bay Horse, Barleycorn | drawn | |
On Tuesday the 5th, A Lady's Plate of �50 by Horses, &c. weight for age, five years old to carry 8st. 4lb., six years old 9st., and aged Horses, 9st. 5lb four mile heats.
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| Mr. Vernon's bay Horse, Baber, 5 y.old, | 1 | 1 |
| Duke of Kingston's bay H. Snapshorto, 5 y. 0. | 2 | 2 |
| His Honour Shirley's bay M. Dutchess, 6 y. 0. | 3 | 3 |
On Wednesday the 6th, the City Plate of �50 by 5 Years old Horses, &c. that never won a plate before, to carry 9st. Four Miles each Heat.
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| Mr. Morgan's grey Mare, Harlot | 1 | 1 |
| Miss Vever's bay Mare, Moonshine | 2 | 2 |
| Lord George Sutton's ba, Mare, Favorite | 3 | dist. |
| Mr. Hawksley's bay Mare, Virgin, | dist. | |
On Thursday the 7th, A Lady's Plate of �50 by Horses, &c. 5 y. old to carry 8st. 6 y. old 8st. 10lb, and aged Horses 9st. 1lb. Four Miles each Heat.
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| Miss Vever's ches. H. Morwick Ball, aged | 1 | 1 |
| Mr. Lenton's [?] grey Horse, Smeeton Laddy | 2 | 3 |
| Charles Chaplain, Esqrs. ches. H. Little John | 3 | 2 |
On Friday the 8th, A Plate given by the Noblemen and Gentlemen of the County, of �50 by four years old Horses, &c. to carry 8st. 4lb. Two Miles each Heat.
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| D. of Kingston's bay colt, Christophas | 4 | 4 |
| Sir Watkin Wm. Wynne's b.H. Flimnap | 1 | 1 |
| His Honor Vane's bay geld Emperor | 2 | 2 |
| Mr. Saul Turner's grey colt, Gem, | 3 | 3 |
| Mr. Allenby's bay horse, Collector, | 5 | 5 |
POSTSCRIPT.
AT a numerous Meeting of the Freeholders of Buckinghamshire, held on Tuesday last at Aylesbury, to consider the present critical Situation of political Affairs, an humble Petition to the Throne, praying his Majesty to dissolve the Parliament was unanimously agreed on, and is to be presented by the Earl Verney, Lord Edward Bentinck, the Hon. Sir William Stanhope, the Hon. Henry Grenville, the Hon. Thomas Hampden, John Aubrey, John Calcraft and Edmund Burke, Esqrs.
This morning between seven and eight, a dreadful fire broke out at the oil warehouse of Mr. Buxstone at Paul's-wharf, which consumed the same, with a very great quantity of oil.- A barge loaded with oil is likewise burnt. The great timber-yard adjoining, and some houses, [are] destroyed. At two, the flames caught a vault, wherein [oil] to the value of �10,000 , and began to burn with such [... that the] church of St.Bennet, and the sugar-baker's were [with the] utmost difficulty saved, the bricks of the latter towards the fire being red hot. The confusion was so great when this paper went to press as not to be expressed.
THE undermentioned Person claiming the Benefit of the Act lately passed for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, the following Notices have been brought to the Printer of this Paper, to be inserted herein, and, in Obedience to the said Act, are accordingly inserted.
The following Person being a Prisoner for Debt in his Majesty's Goal for the County of NOTTINGHAM, does hereby give Notice, That he intends to take the Benefit of an Act of Parliament passed in the Ninth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, intitled. An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, or any Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days, from the first Publication of the under-mention'd Name.
COUNTY of NOTTINGHAM.
Third NOTICE.
Cornelius Bonnington, formerly of Lound, in the County of Nottingham, but late of East-Retford, in the said County of Nottingham, Butcher.
WANTED Immediately,
A CURATE to serve the Parish of NEWARK, with a Handsome Salary - For further Particulars, enquire of Mr. JAMES TOMLINSON, Bookseller in Newark.
AUGUST 15th, 1769.
County-Hall, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby GIVEN,
THAT his Majesty's Justices of the Peace of this County, at a Meeting held this Day, at the Swan Inn at Mansfield, in Order to proceed in the Execution of the County-Hall Act, have adjourned the same to Monday the Sixteenth Day of October next, at the Swan Inn at Mansfield, to receive Proposals to contract for building the new Hall, and for purchasing and taking down the old One, with the County House and Buildings contiguous thereto; and all Parties willing to contract for such new Building, may apply, in about a Month's Time, to Mr. HURST at Retford, or Mr. GANDON, Architect, at Mr. Babs's in Oxford Street, London, and there peruse or take Copies of the Working Plans and Designs of the same.
By ORDER,
JOHN HURST,
Clerk to the said Commissioners.
WORKSOP, Aug 20th, 1769.
WHEREAS it is proposed to make a Turnpike Road from WORKSOP to NEWARK, which will open a convenient and advantagious Communication with the great Northern Road; a Meeting of that Plan, is desired to be held at the Sign of the Red-Lion in Worksop, on Wednesday the Fourth Day of October next, to consider of the most effectual Means of carrying the same into Execution, and of applying to Parliament for that Purpose.
Nottingham, Sept, 8th, 1769.
SIX-CONCERTS;
THE First will be on Thursday the 12th of October, to be continued every Fortnight as usual, at the LADIES ASSEMBLY-ROOM, on the Low-Pavement : If the Subscription be not equal to the Expences, Notice will be given in this Journal.
DONCASTER, August 31st, 1769.
AGRICULTURE SOCIETY.
THE next General Meeting of this Society will be held at the House of Mr. WOODCOCK, (late JAQUES'S) at the Sign of the Red-Lion, in Doncaster, on Thursday the 12th Day of October next, at 11 o'Clock in the Forenoon, at which Hour the Presence of the Members is desir'd.
AU : ST. LEGER, Esq; President
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J. STOVIN, Secretary
To be SOLD,
On Friday the 22nd of September, at the House of Mr. SAMUEL CURTIS, at Fiskerton, in the County of Nottingham.
A DWELLING HOUSE, with One Acre of Land adjoining to the same, situate in MORTON, with right of Common in the Parishes of Morton and Fiskerton.
For further Particulars, enquire of THOMAS ROBOTHAM, of Fiskerton aforesaid.
To be LETT,
At Michaelmas next, to a GENTLEMAN, if so inclined
WIGWALL-HALL and FARM, in the County of DERBY, late in the Possession of GEORGE TURNER, Esq; finely situated, about One Mile from WINKSWORTH (an exceeding good Market) and three Miles from MATLOCK BATH; the Lease has Seven Years and a Half to come, and the Quantity of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land belonging thereto, is computed at about Ninety Acres, which has lately been improved at a considerable Expence, and is now in excellent Condition.
Further Particulars may be had of Mrs. TURNER, on the Premises.
NOTTINGHAM, Sept 15th, 1769 [Note : 1769 crossed out and 1770 written in]
Notice is hereby GIVEN,
THAT a General Meeting of the Trustees for putting in Execution the Act of Parliament for the Enlighting the Streets, Lanes, and Passages within the Town of Nottingham, is to be held by Adjournment, on Friday next, the 22d Inst September, at the Guildhall, within the said Town on Special Affairs, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon of the same Day, when and where the Trustees for putting in Execution the said Act, are particularly desired to attend.
JAMES FOXCROFT, CLERK.
To be Sold by AUCTION,
At the Feather's-Inn, NOTTINGHAM, on Wednesday the 27th of September Instant, at Four in the Afternoon; an ESTATE at ARNOLD, viz
A FREEHOLD Messuage, containing Two Tenements of Six Rooms, with other Conveniences; a Stable, Garden, and Orchard, with a Freehold Close of about Three Roods, Subject to Eight-Pence a Year Chief Rent. Also, a Copyhold Close of Three Roods, adjoining to the Orchard, let to HENRY HOLMES, at Four Pounds a Year, clear of all Deductions.
For further Particulars, enquire of Mr. ROBERT SEAGRAVE, Attorney at Nottingham.
ACT of INSOLVENCY.
WHEREAS STEPHEN BALL, of Gainsbrough, late a Prisoner in the Castle of Lincoln for Debt, discharged under the Act of Insolvency, Begs to inform the PUBLIC, that the Estate advertised for Sale in the Cambridge Paper of the 26th of August Inst, and said to be his Property, he does not apprehend he had any Right in the Estate when discharged, he having by desire of his Mother, of whom he had received �250 and upwards, which enabled him to purchase such Estate, in consideration thereof, made a Conveyance of his Right in the Estate, Eight Months before his imprisonment, to his Son JOHN BALL, then a Minor upwards of 14 Years of Age. And that he swore to but one Schedule; such Schedule given in and swore to him agreeable to the Act did not consist of any real Estate : At a Second Meeting by Adjournment the Week after he had swore to his Schedule, the Conveyance was produced in Court, and inspected into, and left undetermined by the Justices, that he had any Right in the Estate. An additional Schedule was then made on Proviso, that if was his, to be given to his Creditors. All which is still undetermined, so far as I know any Thing of.
STEPHEN BALL.
To be Sold,
At the House of WILLIAM RANDOLPH, being the Sign of the Crown, in Southwell, on Saturday the 30th Day of September Instant.
A Farm lying in Southwell aforesaid, and in Upton, and held by Lease for Twenty-One Years, under the Chapter of Southwell, consisting of a Dwelling-House and Malt-Kiln, with a Yard, Garden, and Orchard adjoining, in Southwell aforesaid; and several Inclosures and Parcels of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Ground, in the Fields and Liberties of Southwell and Upton aforesaid; with a Double Common upon Cotmore, and Common Right on Radley, in the Parish of Southwell, and now in the Tenure of JOHN JOHNSON, under the Yearly Rent of �32.
For further Particulars enquire of Mr. BROUGH, Attorney in Newark.
NOTTINGHAM : Printed by SAMUEL CRESWELL, and Sold by
Mr. MONK, Bookseller, at Mansfield, Mr. CURTIS, Grocer, &c. at Worksop, Mr. BRADLEY Bookseller at Chesterfield, Mr. LEE at Sutton in Ashfield, Mr. BARTRAM, Grocer at Ollerton, Mr. ALLIN, Bookseller at Newark, And Mr. TOMLINSON, Books. at ditto, Mr. WORLEY, Bookseller at Boston, Mr. STREETON, Bookseller at Grantham, and at his Shop in Sleaford. Mr. V. SMITH, at Melton Mowbray and Oakham. AND BY Mr. W. COWPER, at Retford, Tuxford, Gainsbro', Blyth, Bawtry, and more than Thirty Villages in the Circuit.
By whom ADVERTISEMENTS of a moderate Length are taken in, and inserted for Three Shillings and Six-pence.