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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 10, 1757
Page
2
Fragmentary London Gazette and court notes recounting a man with fatal head wounds, alleged mob action, and several trials at Old Bailey and Hicks Hall. Includes sentences for robbery and petty crimes, plus Irish peerage grant for Viscount Ligonier and a bankruptcy list.
Trinity House issues Dec 10 1757 notice that the Floating Light Vessel near Edystone Rock broke from moorings in a gale on the 4th instant, with public notice to follow. Admiralty promises a reward of one hundred pounds for information leading to apprehension of privateers or offenders, with protection from impressment for one year to informants, in efforts to curb piracy and plundering under wartime laws.
A damaged fragment from historical records references the Commission of Sewers for the Levels of Havering, Dagenham, noting expirations and continuations of clerk duties. It mentions individuals such as Joun. Braptey of Stratford and Great Ilford Essex in a formal request to the commissions.
In Northampton County on November 24 1757 commissioners of the River Nine navigation announce a December meeting at Guildhall to elect a treasurer and complete the navigation works from Northampton to Peterborough. Proposals for completing the project are invited to the clerk.
By AuGion under Executor's orders the stock in trade of William Lascelles late leather-dresser will be sold in Horsely-cown Back-Street Southwark on Monday the 19th and Tuesday the 20th instant. Catalogues and viewing at the premises. Also leasehold estate of five houses in Bull Head Court Jewin Street London with one fold in one Lot. Further particulars from Mr Divis, Attorney, New Broad Street near London Wall.
The 72d Regiment mounted a costly victory after a long defence of entrenched positions. The assault began in the morning and ended by evening, with strong Austrian resistance. Cavalry and infantry fought hard, losing ground only after three charges. The enemy retreated, leaving 43 cannon. Wounds reported for Count de Werden, Marquis de Clerici, General Browne, and others. Breslau fell to Austrian forces on November 2.
Letters from Westphalia say the French garrison at Harbourgh holds firm inside the castle as Marshal Richelieu approaches with troops to relieve them. The Hanoverians reportedly retreated after intense pressure. An edict in Paris raises money by life annuities at ten percent for all ages, registered December 16.
A public letter denounces a corn and beer price conspiracy by fifty Brewers and cheating publicans, urging swift legal execution. It warns lax enforcement risks famine, war measures, and the nation’s moral ruin while urging joint action to crush the illicit pact and protect the realm.
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