19 Dec 1828
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 19, 1828
Page
1
Reports from Rome and surrounding courts describe ongoing tensions over Portuguese regular clergy and Jesuits. The Pope restricts orders and vows, while Advent ceremonies, nuncio movements, and negotiations with France and Venice unfold. Shipping news from Gravesend and Channel ports accompanies political dispatches.
In London yesterday General Gouneil attended at St James's as Prince Frederick knelt to the King and helped place the royal hand. The King named county sheriffs, and Lord Chief Justice Raymond received a new seal. A Gibraltar committee met at the Cockpit, while the Prince viewed the Royal Apartments at Somerset House. Fortescue Aland appointed to Common Pleas. NewCastle/Duchess, Pelham travel for holidays. White Kenner lies ill. Lady Day pay ordered for naval yards. Deptford to pay off the Greyhound. A Wednesday lecturer election at St Antholin's chose Rev. Mr Berriman by 32 to 27. the Ship Friendship from Newcastle to London carried coal and other goods, men saved after grounding near White Sands. Francis Aftry committed to Newgate.
A fragment mentions an oath by Carolina Bender for burglary at a tower house, a groundless marriage treaty report, Captain Ogle diving for a Spanish Armada prize, cannon recovered, and two skinners jailed for stamping leather. It notes suicides, royal rejoicings, and South Sea stock prices and bonds in London trading.
An 18th century bill from Theatre Royal Drury Lane announces a Thursday December presentation of a comedy The Way of the World by Mr Corncreve with a new dramatic entertainment Perseus and Andromeda The Rape of Colombine or the Flying Lovers in five interludes. Cast lists include Mrs Booth Mr Lally Mrs Houghton and many others. Also advertised are stage devices costumes and a hunting dog prize notice for a lost sword and a reward for returning items. A house in Poland Street and other properties are offered for sale or hire with contact details for inquiry.
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