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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 08, 1796
Page
3
The judge expresses sorrow over harsh treatment of the poor by Overseers and urges lawful care. He cites failures in clothing and support, and calls for examples to curb improper conduct, noting offenders may face calendar months in Newgate.
A British speaker argues that lasting peace requires equal, reciprocal interest in colonial possessions and a united Europe under Great Britain. He warns that ceding colonies or indemnities to France would empower an unequal, dangerous balance of power and imperil European independence.
A late report from Sunderland notes a large cargo of foreign wheat arriving on Monday, the first import from that market. The shipment, deemed good, is hoped to reduce prices to a reasonable rate. Duke of York orders patrols by g7th Light Dragoons stationed at Salisbury to guard roads into the city and protect travellers.
A London Gazette fragment lists multiple bankrupts and surrender dates, with venues including the Bushel Witbech St. Peter’s, the Globe Tavern Liveradel, and the White Hart Inn Lewes. Attorneys are given for each petitioner, with surrender dates Feb 19 to March 22 and locations across Yorkshire Lancashire Sussex Surrey and Kent.
A long excerpt discusses Mr Burke preparing a forthcoming work that critiques pension policies and political figures including the Duke of Bedford. It notes strong opposition to Burke from various parliament members, covers views on the war, French events, and assorted society notes, with mentions of theatres and public figures, and a reporter’s broad survey of contemporary commentary.
Odessa Gazette records market prices and loads for grain and fodder. Wheat ranges around 39s 8d per bag, beans 19s 8d to 25s, hog peal about 1s 6d per bag, oats 29s to 35s per quarter, fire flour second diet 78s, third diet 76s, fourth diet per sack. Prices vary by load and market conditions observed Tuesday last.
A fragment reports that over 300 vessels laden with herrings from the Frith have crossed the canal. Each ship carried an average of 469 barrels of shad on board, indicating the fishery's significance along the coast.
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