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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 10, 1787
Page
2
Messina Sicily reports a violent earthquake at five o'clock this morning causing inhabitants to flee their homes in utter consternation. The shock, said to originate from the southwest, damaged structures but did not topple any buildings. The city’s population is stated at 28,000 to 30,000 souls despite prior calamities.
From the London Gazette dated Waitenarn and November 6 the King orders a Consé dElire to pass the Great Seal empowering the Dean and Chapter of Hereford Cathedral to elect a Bishop to fill the See after the death of the Right Rev James Beauclerk and to recommend the Hon Dr Harley Dean of Windsor to be chosen Bishop of Hereford See.
News from Dublin House of Lords and Admiralty discuss Bishop Porteus transfer to London See. Parliament delays push back Irish business to after Christmas. Gilbert and Rolle plans on port rates clash, Sheridan drafts two major naval and commercial bills. Hood becomes Vice-Admiral, ships reduced to peace establishment. News from New York and Amsterdam reports casualties, famine in Russia, and American remittances. Coastwise shipwrecks near Calais and Deal. brave rescues noted. Music craze rises with costly violoncello sales. Charity at Charterhouse under scrutiny. Murder in Honiton, Tower Wharf accident at Gunpowder Plot anniversary. a leg injury proves fatal.
A varied 18th century miscellany reports a landlord’s lenient reform after tenants due to decay, a Constantinople envoy’s grand entry to the Grand Seignor, and reflections on American independence and European politics. It notes a duke’s humane lease terms, a Tippoo Sahib mission, British transport arrivals, and penalties on paper merchants, all framed in period commentary.
A heavy gale last night caused multiple shipwrecks near Margate and Ramsgate. Vessels lost include the Camel Powell from London to Bully Tol, the Christiana Frederick from North Bergin to Leg Horn, and the Ann and Elizabeth Moyle from Plymouth to London. Crew losses and boats sinking reported with several crews saved. Also noted are local fairs, prices for hops and butter, and various bankruptcies and obituaries.
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