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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 10, 1774
Page
3
A report from Leith notes Capt. Hamiltons Baltick Merchant has freed its helm and sailed from the Citadel area into Leith harbour. The Peggy is seen close to Bastborough-cablé with her name painted on stern. Multiple dead bodies came ashore and were taken to the churches.
Reading reports a man and his two sons jailed in Winchester for stealing pipes and items owned by Edward Pierce and Edward Winter of Andover. Canterbury notes Bradley the chimney sweep found near the Parsonage barn at Tenterden, charged with forging to Sir Edward Hales and dying from severe cold. An inquest verdict cites death by extreme cold and intoxication.
A fragmented list detailing ships arriving at and departing from multiple ports. Entries name vessels such as Amity's Adventure Minerva Sincerity Porgy of London and others, with origins including Smyrna Gottenburgh Seville and Jamaica, plus destinations like Plymouth Falmouth Corke and Harve.
A compilation from Rome and Paris reports political factions in the Vatican delaying the papal election, censures of Jesuits, and satirical prints aimed at Catholic figures. Paris notes a Brest council of war, a French officer's dismissal for misconduct, and British and American maritime movements. Ships like the St. Paul bring New York news of Boston assemblies, while the Lucretia from Quebec and other vessels reach English ports amid trade and armaments developments. The East India Company plans a fleet with arms. several ships near Berwick endure presumed losses. clerical notices close the fragment.
Fragment from a late 18th or early 19th century issue reports that the Rev Dr Jubb succeeds to the Canonry of Christ Church, Oxford, filling the vacancy left by the late Dr Tartie. The piece includes combined notices of prizes and various local events, robberies, and obituaries, with several names and places mentioned in passing.
Ambrose Cothford, a former tobacco merchant, died from wounds received in an incident near Tornhaint Green on Monday last. The event occurred four weeks ago and involved a dispute at his home in White Briars. Authorities recorded the circumstances as linked to a shooting while he was outdoors. Other figures reference South Sea accounts and Navy bonds in the same period.
In a November 25 1774 open letter W Pochin defends his parliamentary canvass against claims of artifices and unwarranted applications. He insists his bid was initiated openly at nominations and seeks support from Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders, asserting independence from party interests.
A damaged fragmentary piece reviewing morality in literature and poetry. Mentions Mrs Griffin A ve, Enfield, and references to Shakespearean themes, youth improvement, and a 19th century printed work. Contains scattered phrases about education, society, and translated essays.
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