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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 06, 1787
Page
5
A fragmentary ads page lists several new volumes with prices and authors. Titles include Delusions of the Art and The Follies, along with notes on authorship and publication.
OCR fragments depict debates and actions in a British Parliament style setting. The text references impeachment, naval concerns, bishop consecrations, and political maneuvering over taxation and debt, with mentions of ministers, peers, and foreign affairs. Entities include the Duke of Beatford, Beilby Porteus, and Venice.
Fragmentary account argues for enforcing obedience on ships by Court Martial to back up shipboard discipline. It notes captains may be charged for mistreatment and calls for higher authority to ensure subordination and safety in long voyages.
The Purser of the Mars Captain Farring ton reports safe arrival back at the Se ut Wigin after leaving Canton. Updates list ships Barwell Murs An Hanis and others with routes from Liverpoo to Chaples Vown and Cadiz stranding near Harwood.
A Crimea Crimea report notes a 10,000 strong force near Niemirow with Dziuroglus Accamet Pacha leading. Turkish brigades near Galatz move to defend. Salzach flooding Bathes Salezburg. many arches washed away. Nieuwe regiments for service in East Indies hinted. Britannic Mery Consul Van der Dof reports private 42 gun frigates in service or near ready.
The Harmony Fraser from Labradore arrives in the Downs. The Peggy Ritchie from Virginia and Fread ship Kidd from New Providence are also at Dover. The Friends Citiat from Mlicant and Tri phena Summers from Oporto reach Pool.
The rehearsal of the S2 event drew large attendance with prominent guests including the Prince, Dukes of York and Queensferry, Generala Smith, Johnstone, lord Hartingyp and other fashionable figures. Korvis with Cory and Conlon delivered an excellent sample of the planned evening entertainment.
The Jealous Wits stage show drew mixed reviews yesterday as Miss Farren received strong applause for her comic g ris role while Lamath and Bannister faced criticism for their performances. Critics praised Mrs. Daneymaher for hysterical behavior and noted uneven deliveries from several supporting acts.
Last night the Tenter Hustand performed to a brilliant crowded audience. Begton played the part of Pat, delivering true force and spirit. The Parke scene excelled and Bidfy’s reluctant admission was well received. Quich qusks and Crob-tre humor shine with Eutmvin and Gid-bins adding strong turns.
A Jamaica report notes a September dawn or night phenomenon seen over the town. Bright, multicolored lights arced across the sky, with globules resembling stars and a vivid disk, provoking local observers to speculate on its origin amidst recent rains and improved road conditions.
Tuesday and Wednesday trials in Westminster before the Lead Chief Baron, tied by the Attorney General, found Harman of Fairlight guilty of exporting wool and later wool and five savers. Penalties totaled 732 pounds and 38 pounds 4s respectively, with jurors deeming offenses highly injurious to the kingdom.
Prices of bank stock show minor gains with percentages listed across several lines. Figures include half per cent increases and several fractions, indicating a cautious market movement with stock names obscured by OCR.
Fragmentary stock section lists Ditto Annuities and South Sea stock, bonds and scrip. Mentions old and new ditto, three percent bonds, lottery tickets and exchange bills, with scattered figures and page references.
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