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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 27, 1771
Page
4
An archaic narrative fragment describes an unusual animal weighing about 80 pounds, described as rat-like and crawling on hind legs. The crew recounted hostile landings, a fierce reception by locals, and hardship at Batavia, including disease and scarce provisions before continuing toward the Cape of Good Hope.
The report describes Royallines awaiting at Richmond and a Cromer society agreeing to ripplify London markets. It details a city sailor beaten for silence, a Lord Mayor appearance, a Leftwithiel militia case, Chadwicke will case bail, a plaisaint and defendant quarrel, bail for two forged will suspects, a couple jailed for assault and danger, a two young ladies case, burglary suspects in Hackney, and a prowling group in Hand Street. A night watchmen arrest and a pipe-maker injury close the dispatch.
Fragmented obituary snippet listing names such as Rev Jamas Warton and Sir William Maxwell, with scattered references to parishes Wellbyy Ey te Aus Sarak Maria Pariéns Chelatsford and Uxbridge. Mentions deaths and memorials, several names, trades, and places, including Moravian chapel Hampstead and Gray's Inn. The text appears as OCR garble with multiple broken titles and locations.
A correspondent details the completion of Cranforgl-MosySough near Wattock, an iron drain aimed to drain lead mines. Water erupts dramatically, reportedly hundreds of yards high, drawing a vast crowd and provoking awe equal to Mount Verawius in a fever-stricken district. The writer urges publication of these marvels.
A Dublin letter from Aug 21 reports on a voyage along the Cork coast with about twenty men, an interpreter, and Dutch or Swedish colors. It mentions a captain, provisions being scarce, and requests for beef and butter, refused payment, and departure with barrels of cheese. The piece also references Lord Camden, the Cabinet, ambassadors, and shifting political maneuvering in Ireland, with notes on parliamentary expenses and upcoming changes in governance.
A long garbled column mixes odd incidents from August and September. It reports a masquerade at the Polygon in Southampton, a planned Margate masquerade, a conflict between two theatres, Drury Lane opening, a shipwreck near Goodwin Sands, profits of law brokers, and various deaths and robberies. Multiple named places and events appear alongside scattered anecdotes and race chatter.
Fragmented text references Rid-WATER at Lonton-Biadze and Temorityn, mentions an ayourne and g3 m. alter fom the .iture, asks about rate at Yt. alter g a Reviens, and notes 55 Mb and Tiler 5 brie alterpecn.
Historical market brief notes exchange prices and rates from August 22, 1773. Quasi 4f exchange at Boxvor, Antwerp, Lisbon, Cadiz among many cities. Bonds and annuities listed with varying prices and yields, including South Sea stock and Navy bills.
A local gathering convened in Line Te ak August to evaluate road improvements. Attendees debated the Welland, Peakiss and Norerk turnpike route, with negotiations on road fees, rights, and possible construction timing.
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