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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 16, 1739
Page
2
The Portuguese monarch, allied with Britain, has decided not to side with Spain. Cardinal Fleury reportedly negotiated the move with Von Louis d’Acunna, seeking a commercial treaty that would benefit Portugal’s trade with France.
London reports show the King's Royal Welch Fusiliers reviewed by the king under General Sabine, with praise for their appearance. News details the safe arrival of the Afghogues ships at St Andero, insurance drops, and preparations in Britain. Also noted are travels of the Earl of Cholmondeley, a new Exeter commander, illness of Earl of Crawford, and a royal statue project.
Summary of projects and deaths including Mr Shoe makers finishing Mas s Hospital and starten Shakespear's Monument in Westminster Abbey. Mentions Mr Dimas winning on Lewes Downs and King’s Plates. Notes death of John Michel and William Burb. Reports Dorset Assizes sentence, Guilford coroner election, Rochester pilot trial for shooting, robberies leading to Newgate commitments, and South Sea stock quotes and financial items.
To the Worthy Liverymen of the City of London and the City of GENTLEMEN it will soon have an opportunity in your collective body to declare in a public manner your sentiments on the late memorable Convention by your representatives in Parliament and Common Council. Brethren, assess whether those who voted for it have acted according to your sentiments by conferring honor on one who voted for it or by setting him aside. I am, Gentlemen, your humble servant, a Liveryman.
At Green Man on Epping Forest the events run from September 4 to 6 include a four mile heat race with nine stone weight for fifteen pounds purse, a gallows trial four mile heat with a one guine entrance, and a silver cup for a never-won horse. Entries due four days prior. no farrier plates unless subscribed. New course touted within twenty miles of town.
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