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Newspaper
English Chronicle Or Universal Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 01, 1787
Page
3
Fragmented records show the House of Commons debating military expenses for the year 1758. Committee of Supply considers funding, printing of estimates, and potential delays. Key figures include Dr. Gulbeer, Mr. Bree, Sir Gilbert Eliot, and Mr. Fox, with motions on printing and delaying decisions regarding naval and army establishments.
A late session discussed Britain's stance on aid to a French party, with the Koz viewing aid as unarmed interference. The chief officer was removed as debates lingered, and the motion was rejected without a division as the House adjourned briefly.
London reports a parliamentary defence by Mr. Hastings that admits the Putts with apologies, noting legal strategy and necessity. A wreck crew feared lost after a ship beached near Scarborough, with a brig raised south of the town and sightings of a ship in distress. A Yorks town story about a mayoral dinner justice miscue ends with a lesson on misapplied authority. London crime notes recount housebreakers in Westminster, a forged captain Waldington in Bow Street, and multiple robberies tied to a pawnbroker Flemming.
The king signals promotion for officers below captain as reward for fleet activities. Twelve Masters and Commanders ascend to Post Captain, twelve Lieutenants become Masters and Commanders, and twelve Midshipmen gain commissions as lieutenants after royal approval. Promotions also include a batch of officers advancing to rank of master and commander in the naval list.
A distorted text fragment describes royal authority, oaths, and military terms. It mentions Ply meuth and Vittory, large ships at Porlaosth and Uaotiam, and a decree demanding immediate payment. It references the Paimce of Coxpe and a godly context, with implied ambitions to restore liberty in France.
Market notes show beef and pork prices with odd figures and fragmented OCR. Entries mention Nawaars, Tes je Beef, Pork quotes, and varying weights or units, with several garbled terms and unclear denominations.
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