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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 05, 1739
Page
1
London notices report royal orders for Christening needs, godparents via proxies, and exotic detail on the Scipio affair. Also listed are elections, obituaries, university address to the king, and a panorama of racing at Newmarket with top noble attendance.
Letters from London keep Hanover hopeful of the King’s summer visit. Public rejoicings planned for the Prince's birth, while the Regency seeks a strong French company and has written to Paris for performers.
In Dublin on March 31 a fine full length portrait of Rev. Dr. Swift, Dean of St Patrick's, by Mr Bindon, was shown at the Deanery House by order of the Cathedral Chapter to honor the great patriot. Lines inscribed praise the work. This week Henry Hamilton, uncle to the Lord Boyne, becomes Cork collector after Dickson's death. Alexander M Aulay declares candidacy for University representation in Parliament, succeeding the late Coghill.
In Hafelebeech Mr Thomas Ives long leading Alderman of Northampton died after a lengthy illness. In Winslow Thomas Hogson was found guilty of Wilful Murder for killing his wife with a wooden stool and later attempted suicide. he remains imprisoned. A solo highwayman, about 40, robbed a gentleman on the Downs between Cirencester and Burford, taking nine guineas and leaving a Crown for expenses before fleeing toward Gloucester.
London report states the newborn Prince will be baptized at Norfolk House on Thursday fortnight. The event is described as a formal royal ceremony with attendance expected from prominent figures and family.
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