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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 02, 1746
Page
1
Fragmentary dispatches describe embassies between Empress and Courts as well as troop movements across Europe. Reports from Madrid Stockholm Vienna and Paris detail royal wills, pensions, and court intrigues alongside advancing French Austrian and Sardinian forces, with battles looming near the Lambro and Placentia.
From Drogheda the Grand Jury threw out bills of indictment against several persons accused of riotously cutting down rigging on corn ships, suspected of aiding rebels in Scotland. In Athy Kil dare James Lawler and his mother were condemned for the murder of Richard Beaghan, with Lawler to be hanged and Katherine to be burnt on August 5. An acquittal occurred for Thady Lawler. Reports from Kinsale note ships returning from Cadiz with provisions, the Falcon engaging in action and losses. Scotland news mentions Cameron clan leaders captured and embargoes on shipping as General Campbell and officers scour the western Highlands and islands. Further notes include the death of Hugh Horn and military actions in Balquhidder and surrounding Braes. A Perth Volunteer contingent pursued rebels, taking several prisoners. The Glaseon Journal reports the Young Pretender leaving North Uist for Sky, with ships and captains pursuing him.
The King of Prasia orders generals to let soldiers marry, amid war fatigue. Athenian law once required two wives due to population strain. Rebels’ prayer book pages misused. Grace Jones dies at 118 after a long life. Grace lived in Caerwys with many relatives still alive.
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