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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 08, 1799
Page
1
A garbled 18th century catalog fragment advertises Traban grammar and poetry primers. It lists multiple works, printing details, prices, and assorted books by Gaet Ravizzotie and others, noting publication offices and availability across London shops. The passage hints at notices for pricing and edition conditions amid a crowd of antiquarian titles.
An odd tale from Paris Journal recalls a performer named Restaurini who staged a miracle bear act for the Grand Seignior. The bear’s escape through Seraglio guards ended with a dangerous chase and the musician’s near escape, amid fear and confusion among eunuchs and spectators.
Summary of a court case in which Farries sues Scott and Elder over a missing letter carrying 25s 1d from Ecclefechan to Edinburgh. The court held the Post Office not liable for loss of money mailed, even if sealed, and that higher rates do not guarantee safe delivery. the risk lies with the sender. The decision affirms that no party is liable for such losses.
In Cork on June 20 1799 a drunken pair argued over a wager to leap into the river with clothes on. One man jumped from the battlements after tossing his hat then sank. he was rescued almost lifeless. James Curry a Royal Meath Regiment corporal was executed for treason at Mallow with his confession and declaration detailing prior oaths and alleged plans to capture officers. witnesses include Epw Jean L'eut and D F O Dondvan.
At Winchester and Abingdon affizes prisoners faced capital sentences for robbery horse theft and theft from a watch to flour and livestock. Names include Hanger Barnwell White Barwell Carvill Gregory Warters Panter Manton and Saunders with various verdicts and reprieves. Some condemned left for execution others pardoned or imprisoned.
An unreadable OCR excerpt describes a boy finding objects on a field possibly near a crucifix or shrine. It mentions stages of mounting, a large idol or cross, a suppression by authorities, and scattered notes about individuals in Derbyshire and Orleton.
Sale notes from Smithfield and other London markets show cattle veal lamb and sheep prices, with hay straw and clover averages listed. Reports include price per stone for wool and fats, plus notes on Friday market timing and weathered market conditions.
Market notes show barley oats and beans with varied prices and units across entries. Wheat and barley quotes appear alongside small totals and regional identifiers, reflecting a fluctuating agricultural trade report.
A fragmentary note reports a procurement of a fine vault kit or similar equipment. The readable words suggest a hobby or craft context with mentions of a kit and detailed workmanship. Further specifics are not clear from the OCR snippet.
Fragmented readable phrases mention prescriptions and a sequence of bottles. Names and places are unclear, but context hints at a medical note or advertisement noting cures and care of a child. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or identifiable people.
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