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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 29, 1791
Page
4
A fragmentary verse piece expresses scorn for revolutions and corrupted clergy. It envisions omens and thunder as signs, predicting upheaval, shifts in virtue, and a fading reputation of famed poets and leaders. The text uses archaic phrasing and alludes to moral decline and lofty prophecy.
A broad summary notes a Dublin theatre riot over a benefit performance with hissed actor and injuries, a riot case in court involving Major Freemantle and others, and international reflections on Jewish history and current status. It mentions racing schedules, Essex and Berks assizes, and various political notes.
At Lincoln's Inn Hall on Saturday the Lord Chancellor sealed proclamations and heard motions. The Attorney General moved to amend the Plea in the case of Napes of Arcot versus the Inora Company. The Lord Chancellor found no reason to grant changing the application and the motion was withdrawn after deliberation. the company must abide by their Plea.
A survey of revenue figures for Russia shows total taxes and duties around thirty one million three hundred thousand roubles, with various levies including capitation tax and salt monopoly. The report also notes British events: Birmingham rioters trial at Warwick, naval movements, and political upheavals in France, Spain, Brussels, and Newfoundland. Deaths, suicides, and maritime incidents are touched on, including a Hampstead suicide and ships in distress near Bermuda and Quebec.
PORTSMOUTH July 28 This day failed the Startssury of so guns Admiral Mirisank with the Nautilus sloop for Newfoundland Arrived the Inconstant and Pomona frigates Swan sloop and Caulisex cutter from an impress cruize Sailed on the same business the Seeroy Snark Scout Barracouta and Cockatrice The Senior Officers are kept daily employed on different Court Martials on seamen for desertion etc July 31 Yesterday failed the Orestes brig on a cruise and this morning sent in a French vessel laden with bale goods muffins etc
On July 25 a Grand Match of Cricket was played at Perram Downs Wiltshire Hampshire between Hamp shire and All England for One Thousand Guineas.
Oxforp reports the races opening amid nobility and crowds at public events including breakfasts balls and concerts. Stewards named Lord Pretty and J Tilson of Watlington Ark for the next year amid favorable weather and fine ground.
Sporting Intelligence details a Friday programme with multiple heats and forfeit payments. Notable entrants include Sir W Afton and Lord Grosvenor with horses like Emily and Playfellow. The Orleans Stakes and two-year-old events feature thick wagering and close finishes on the New Course.
Arrivals and departures across Dover Liverpool Whitby Cork St Vincent Barbadoes Dominica Hoylake and other ports list ships and captains with origins from Antigua Jamaica Grenada Barbadoes Africa Leghorn and Maryland along with outward-bound vessels at sea. Births marriages and deaths noted alongside stock prices and naval tonnage with July dates and wind conditions reported.
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