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Accident at Cliptop harms a year old child in hog attack
Northampt on June 26 reports a rare accident at Cliptop Oxfordshire where a mother laid a one year old child to sleep on a bed and returned to find the hog had eaten the nose eye and side of the face and head. Dover June 25 notes abundant mackerel and prices. London bound dispatches note Prince of Wales recovering rents from Cornwall and various naval incidents. Reports from Rugby Bamphire tell of a cat attack to a man and a dramatic rescue. Admiralty boards discuss officers weapons and repairs as well as new payments for Woolwich and Deptford yards. Edward Walpole son of Sir Robert Walpole killed last Sunday at Kensington while departing for Ireland. Burlington invited royal viewing of medals at Chiswick. Portsmouth ships in dock preparing for expedition with crews and wages.