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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 04, 1790

Page

3

Robberies and assaults in the countryside

On Wednesday near Catchetns Corner, Thomas Baker of Elingthall was robbed of two shillings a joint of mutton and his hat after being knocked down by three footpads who fled toward the Fighting Cocks. Earlier, Mr William of Bilton faced two assailants near Manmore Green with a pistol, escaping on his horse. Monday saw carrier Thomas Evans collapse dead after beating a horse in temper.

Thomas Baker Elingthall Wolverhampton Catchetn’s Willim Bilton Fcotaads Manmore Green Thomas Evans Dolgelly

Versatile English View on Continental Politics in 1790s

London reports outline the era’s shifting loyalties amid the Belgian revolutions. Berlin influence stirs Austrian reform while Paris remains unstable. Béla Fayette’s popularity wanes as threats rise. A Cordovan light tower innovation appears near Bordeaux, and France moves to abolish sold offices paying compensation, amid Spain’s tightening tariffs on British goods.

Paris Deal Béla Fayette Joe Thiefe Cordovan Gironde Bourdeaux France Francis National Assembly Naples

Fragmentary 18th century notices include fires, wrecks and deaths

Reading through scattered items from London and Ireland, the notes report fires in Grosvenor Square and Limehouse, shipwrecks off Landguard Fort and Shields, recoveries, and a missing body. Crimes, public sessions, drownings, and obituaries are mixed with marriages and deaths in Dublin and London society.

Antiquarian publishing and medical reference notices

An 18th century ad lists the Fourth Edition additions of Speculum Britannicum and a New Pharmacopoeia from the College of Physicians in London. It promotes Quincy's Medical Dictionary and the English Dispensatory, with prices and publisher details, mentioning Longman and Robinson. The fragment references Daniel and prophetic periods and lists authors Lamerey and Heade.

Ashe Oval College of Physicians of Lon Ae Lamerey Thomas Heaede Lumlean College of Physicians London Hospital Y. Long

Dr Norris's Fever Drops Advertised in London

By Order of the Meeting Dr Norris proclaims abundance of his fever drops from Grosvenor Square. The remedy promises to cure fevers and related ailments with gentle, certain action and safety for all ages including pregnant women and infants. Bottled, priced at 28s od 55ds and 128 6d, sold in multiple London outlets and Dublin shops, with an essay and assurances of efficacy.

Norris Lower Brook-Street Grosvenor Square Londons Uch Dr. Norris Lower Brook-streets Grosvenard Square W. Bacon Oxford Street New Bond-Mest George Kaafley Fleatuttreet E. Newbery Randall Royal Exchange Clarke Borough Mr. Bate Eustacestreet Dublin Europe Haxkans Rosa Bacon Oxford-street New Bond-streets St. Paul's Church-yard London

Descriptive Abbreviated Tour of London Figures

An 18th century fragment advertises a compact abridgement of Mr Pennant's Description of the British capital and environs. It notes illustrations of St Pauls and Lambeth Palace, historic urban evolutions, fires, executions, murders, robberies, public buildings, and tombs with editor notes and additions by J Wallis in London.

London St. Paul's Lambeth Pennant J Wallis Fetter~Lane Beatisy

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