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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 22, 1797
Page
1
The Admiralty Office on April 29 1797 announces a session of the Court of Oyer Terminer and Gaol Delivery to be held at Fah in the eRa Lotcka on Tuesday the goth day of May next at eight o'clock in the morning. The notice concerns offenses committed on the high seas within the jurisdiction of the Admin.
The May 1 1797 program details races and weights for several horses including Ambrosio Hermione Stickler and Recruit In the two year old and three year old courses entries names like Dungannon Venus Woodpecker and Highflyer appear along with figures for purses and entry fees The following day includes subscription races for four and five year olds a 200 guinea pot and various entries such as Pot8os Stargazer Purity Hippopotamus and Hyperion plus further entries from Diagon and Meteor and Toby etc.
The notice outlines Friday racing events for old and middle-aged horses, subscriber payments for multiple years, and prize stakes including the Claret Stakes and Fortescue Stakes. It lists owners such as H.R.H. the D of York and Ld Grosvenor, describes horses by sire and dam, and details entry rules and times at the King's Stables Newmarket.
London reports on a possible separate peace between Austria and France and Dutch claims of negotiations, with Britain urged to join. News from Voldkamrk, St Veit, and Rastatt shows Republican advances, while mutinies at Portsmouth and Spithead threaten discipline. The Admiralty faces pressure over pardons, pay, and loyalty bonuses as a council moves to restore order.
In a Saturday racing card at Newmarket Smiths Little Devil defeats Ambrosio with Nightshade and Paynator close behind. The event features several horses and weights including Balloon and Across the Flat in a tight finish with Ambrosio leading Paynator in the late stages.
Mr Nicholson announces tickets for the Irish State Lottery issued from His Majesty's Treasury in Dublin. They are sold in varieties including Hall Quarter Eighth and Sixteenth Shares, prepared under Act of Parliament and schemes, with gratis publication.
Married on Thursday at St James's Church Piccadilly Coventry man John Kemp from Coventry street to Miss Cans of Beak Street Golden Square.
Thomas Taylor Esq aged 75 died at his Martonfield home after a lingering illness. He was one of the oldest captains in the Royal Navy.
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