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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 27, 1776
Page
3
A butcher in a town who attended the execution of Mackenzie and Who Knowles suddenly collapsed near the gallows and died instantly. The incident is noted as a caution against profane swearing, with the deceased having reportedly cried out for divine mercy at moments of distress.
Ships like Golden Fleece Dixon and Grange Parker sail for Cork and Liverpool while two transports remain for orders. Arrivals include Union Har vay from Amsterdam and others from Waterford Ostend Rouen London and St Kitts with vessels listing ports of origin Petersburgh Nevis St. Croix and Jamaica in an active trade summary.
An official dispatch notes the Earl of March succeeding the late Lord Cathcart as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and First Commissioner of the police for the realm. It reports accompanying envoys, naval movements, and various court and public notices, including local arrests, marriages, and crimes. The issue also recounts a London theater and social anecdotes, plus a long citizen letter about domestic tea etiquette.
A damaged snippet presents a plain citizen vowing to prioritize family happiness and education. It mentions treating his wife and daughters with care, including a weekly airing, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
An anecdote describes Lord H r walk in the Park with a stranger who pretends to dine with him. The guest attends at St James Square, asks to see the family, and after dinner is given ten pounds by the host before leaving.
To be sold at Wombwell in the parish of Darfield near Doncaster in the West Riding of Yorkshire on Thursday Friday and Saturday September 20 21 22 and 24. Wombwell Hall with the Park and Paddocks and the land adjoining the parks containing about 2 square acres of rich grass land. Purchaser may obtain more land contiguous if desired. Also several smaller farms to be sold at the same time. For further particulars inquire Mr Dirks of Wombwell near Doncaster.
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