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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 12, 1815
Page
4
A narrative outline covers the sequence of events concerning the Royal Family of France from Buonaparte’s landing to the King’s departure from French territories. The text appears as a periodical notice with various tax or rate figures embedded in the fragment.
The Brussels letters report the Allies have renewed the Chaumont treaty and vow not to treat with Buonaparte or his family, while Vienna notes Russia and Prussia moving toward France and 40,000 French troops marching to Switzerland. Wellington heads for Ghent as dispatches flow and Paris debates a decree against Bourbon loyalists.
Fragmentary notice reports the arrival of the Earl of Harrowsy and My Pove near Brussels at about three o clock, with unclear details and abbreviations remaining.
The piece extols the doctrine that resistance to violence is justified to defend life and property. It notes the coroner, grand jury, and jury findings of not guilty, with Judge Chambre affirming the clear law and authority of the principle in a London courtroom.
The text lists Thoroughbred races at Newmarket Craven Meeting 1815 including the Billingbear Filly Stakes and Sweepstakes for foals born in 1812 with entries for Duke of Gratton's Popinjay Shelley's Walton and Nadejda by Castrel. Notable runners include Major Wilson's Selim progeny Equator and Dundas's Liberator. It shows class placements and weights for several three year olds and other stakes with entries from Shakespear and Don Rodriga.
An inquest on Lady Mary Frezcerarp concluded a death by fire was accidental. The report notes prize draws offering large sums of gold, with details of distribution and locations for purchase. Market prices for Wheat Barley Oats and Beans are listed alongside stock notes and shop prices.
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