Hail. News that Mistress Wellock of Hag Farm was condemned
to death for dealing with the Birmingham coiners. She is awaiting her end in
Derby gaol
It appears that a gentlemen travelling on the road between
Macclesfield and Buxton was attacked by two footpads with bludgeons in the most
audacious and brutal way. Mr Stretch who had some loose gold and at first
offered them 4 guinea coins, but not content with this they wanted to take his
bags in which there was considerable property. He again presented them with his
purse in which there were 40£ which they took and made off the dullness of the
night and having their faces covered with handkerchief it was impossible to
provide a minute description.
It is suggested that travellers take advantage of the day or
take a guard against the villainous lurchers have hitherto escaped without
punishment or want of example tis to be feared will follow them to further
depredation
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