General Chat

DUEL PROVOKED BY WALTZING

The Times
July 22 1812

Monday morning a duel took place between General THORNTON and Mr THEODORE HOOK. After exchanging one shot each, the affair was amicably settled.

It originated in a silly dispute on the subject of the dance called the Waltz, the General having praised it in high terms, and the Author having briefly reprobated it as leading to the most licentious consequences.


A WELL-PLANNED FRAUD

The News
June 2 1811
The public are cautioned against an elderly woman, of genteel appearance and good address, who is generally accompanied by a neatly dressed young female, about nineteen years of age, in a blue bodied chariot, attended by an elderly footman, several depredations on trades-people have been committed by the party.

On ordering goods at a shop, the first thing the aged swindler does, is inquire for some Lady of consequence, who is known to deal there; and on being informed she is not there, the swindler affects great surprise, orders goods, takes part of them away, and leaves cards for the Lady inquired for, if she calls.

At other shops, goods have been obtained by the party by false cheques. This system of robbery has carried on to a considerable extent.


Fag Ash Lil

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