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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 25, 1797
Page
1
A brief obituary fragment notes an event on a May day morning at eight. The readable text references Belo and Bettay in a local notice context. The fragment lacks full names and details but preserves the core notice about a death or memorial timing.
A report outlines a recent truce amid battles between Archduke and Buonaparte forces in Tyrol and Styria. Dispatches describe three French divisions moving toward Gratz and Vienna, Austrian forces under Archduke, Kerpen, Laudohn, and Maslena reacting, while strategic shifts tighten the front as reinforcements arrive and negotiations temper hostilities. The narrative notes naval movements from the Tagus and Portsmouth, plus financial updates including Bank of Ireland funding and Ireland’s new loan bill.
An express from London arrives with orders for Sir John Orde admiral at Plymouth. He informs crews that the Seamen's Petition has been considered and grievances redressed. The men cheer and vow to obey orders and defend their king. The Charon sails with 1200 French prisoners and several merchant ships under convoy.
Portsmou th April 24 The Flora and Pearl pursue the French privateer L Incroyable of about 400 tons carrying 24 guns and 220 men after a three day chase. Earlier, she and Le Cheri exchanged fire in a two to three hour action, both sides unhurt. Royal William reports to Admiral Gardner as the fleet moves to St Helen’s with hopes of a decisive response if the French venture again.
A chaotic plot cements romance and jealousy as Valentine intrigues Isabel to hide his love for a noble duke. The Duke exposes the ruse, pardons the lovers, and restores Lucilla’s fortune amid comic misdirections. The night features uneven music, decent overture, and lavish costumes, with the performance drawing strong applause despite length and some cliché dialogue.
Yesterday at Union Hall Prior Wikin was examined and charged by Mr Thomas Wick Merchant in the Borough with a counterfeit half guinea on oath of John Hilton and John Andrews. He was committed for further examination. Also Robinson was apprehended on oath of Michael Kelly and examined for suspected Harrietdale house burglary, remanded for further examination. At Lafibeth Office a Jew apprentice Cicery dors burglary was examined and committed for trial. Two persons at Guildhall were examined for uttering counterfeit half crowns and discharged. A vast quantity of counterfeit coin circulates and can be identified by their proof.
Mrs SPILSBURY of Soho Square London receives a testimonial from William Turner of Winslow Bucks praising Antiscorairc Drops for a severe 20 year corbutic affliction with ulcers and nerve fever. After three years of use he declares a complete cure and perfect health. The ad invites inquiries and notes sales at the Dispensary in Soho Square and other vendors.
A century old column lists marriages and deaths from St Bartholomews and nearby areas. Entries include William Aburrow of Wickham to Miss Auger of Eastbourne, John Pemberton Heywood to Miss Drinkwater, Rev William Bingham to Miss Emily Wynyard, and Joseph Allens to Miss Mary Lucy, with several deaths such as Mrs Mellish, Jeremiah Milles, and Mrs Leto noted alongside.
A brief, unclear note records events titled Friday Morning Minute After involving aoe 56 mines. Details are fragmented with limited readable names or places. Further context is not available in the surviving text.
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