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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 29, 1786
Page
2
Fragmentary report shows the House of Lords discussing land tax and a bridge bill. The text mentions a Speaker, the Courts of Cor weighty matters, and orders to be moved for tomorrow with references to a council and civic improvements.
The debate on Sir Henry Hattings defence ran late as he faced charges over thirty six years of service and alleged delinquency. He argued his career in India and warded off accusations amid parliamentary pressure. The session adjourned with half the charges unsettled and a next-day continuation planned.
In a 1763 style page the Prince of Wales and Mrs Fitzherbert are referenced, with notes on gowns, fashion items, and charitable society topics. The piece cites The Lady's Magazine April 1363 and lists articles on fortitude, happiness, fashion accessories, and theatrical items amidst period gossip and notices.
A garbled inventory lists numerous book items and engravings incl among them life of Petrweu and anecdotes of a clinical lover. It notes a London publisher A Hamilton and addresses 7 Fleet Street with price details for seven volumes and single numbers.
Reports from Portsmouth and London recount mail dispatches to Jamaica New York and Quebec. Lords Mansfield and Camden debated Finance and administration while Paris Vienna and Cadiz dispatches note bankruptcies and political shifts. court, commerce, and naval movements populate the day's chronicling.
Sporting intelligence details subscription prizes for four to six year olds and aged horses. The report lists numerous entries and handicaps, including Lord Egremont and Lord Grosvenor contenders, with matchups, weights, and positions across races.
A brief theater item notes performances at Drurt Lane this evening featuring The Padlock and The Dugenna with Rosina. It mentions Woub not and a case of she won’d. The page offers a compact listing of stage attractions for theatergoers.
Prices of stocks listed for the day show varied readings with percentages and par values. Several entries reference Government bonds and annuities, including gas and navy related securities, with movements noted in pence, cents, and fractional shares.
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