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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 23, 1757
Page
2
An 18th century notice outlines September race events at Burford Oxfordshire with four mile heats and purses from forty five to seventy pounds. It specifies entry rules, certificates of age, and conditions for horses not winning prior plates.
A list of named deserters from the Third Regiment of Foot Guards including Roserxr Lyox Alo JouN Lane Davin Mostrecomery Charles Jordan James Forward and details of their birthplaces heights and appearances. Deserters are offered a reward of twenty shillings each through George Ross in Conduit Street London for apprehension.
Deserters named from Major's Third Guards and Lieutenant Colonel Prideaux's Grenadiers include Joan Pacey a labourer of Sheppards Parish Cambridgeshire aged 25, Thomas Wely aged 90, Justus Rose aged 27 lawyer born at St Agnes Cornwall, Tom Saunders aged 22 farmer from Hampton Lucy Warwickshire. Rewards offered for apprehension and confinement in His Majesty's Gaols through George Ross Esq Agent, Conduit Street London.
Rome reports Cardinal Borghese proposed the beatification of Rev. Hugo de Conti, a Benedictine monk, with consent by the Holy See. The same note mentions Cardinal Tomasi issuing a declaration of virtuous heroism. Heffe-Cafel notes attendance of many Roman Catholics among Protestant communicants during services for the French garrison. Amsterdam dispatch doubts Algerine peace wishes, cites reduced corsair activity and a Spanish xebeque raid near Alicante and Barcelona.
BRITANNICUS denounces corrupt election practices and neglect of parliamentary trust. He argues that bought boroughs betray the nation, lampoons Lear-like leaders, and warns that without public spirit, liberty fades. Parliament must be checked, and rulers kept to duty. The letter stresses integrity, accountability, and national spirit.
A letter warns capital towns against mobile traders who advertise prices below London cost to seize ready money and harm established trades. It argues such practices ruin local merchants, urge scrutiny by gentry and residents, and caution that short term gains will destroy long term business in the place.
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