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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 11, 1788
Page
2
The Lords debated committee seating Greek names from the Privy Council and high offices for a Wednesday meeting. A motion to adjourn with limited attendance passed after a dramatic interruption as an usher announced a royal rule and a member fainted at the table.
The committee appointed to examine the Pay tetany inquiry attended eleven o clock in a room adjoining the House of Commons. It examined Dr Werren, Dr Baker, Dr Guvorre, and Dr Willis and adjourned the further examination to Wednesday.
Fragmentary 19th century notes describe a veterinary procedure and remedies for animal ailments. The text discusses extracting a foreign growth, cauterizing, and applying balms. It mentions a reader’s observations of a care, and warnings about dangers to the animal.
The article examines woolly worm infestations in sheep, noting limited success of remedies like lime or vitriol. It discusses seasonal prevalence, with more cases in wet springs and autumns, and emphasizes Providence and prudence in confronting the pest.
A dated letter laments weathering of stone inscriptions at a Collegiate Church and urges care to keep legible memorials. It argues respectful preservation honors the dead and criticizes neglect, proposing compensation for those who maintain the decayed stones.
A fragmentary historical text describes coarse public behavior in London streets. It condemns vulgar conduct by a supposed moral code, urging men to parade dominance, insult passersby, and threaten modest women while maintaining a sham dignified demeanor.
The text prescribes strict dress and grooming for men styled as Islamy Petit-Maitre, urging extreme mode cuts, hairdressing, and luxury accessories. It warns they should parade in the streets with exaggerated behavior and makeup to mimic great grandmother era females, risking social judgment.
Kew December reports show the king’s sleep improves slightly then worsens with intervals through December 9. The page lists numerous debtors, surrender dates, and solicitors for cases to be heard at Guildhall and the Old Bailey, with names and addresses across London and counties, including Lincolns hire and Perth.
Snuggs and Co announce the reopening of their old warehouse at the corner of Henrietta Street Covent Garden after lease issues. They offer a wide range of Quilted Coats Blick Silk Bumbazeens Stulls and related goods at very low terms and request continued patronage from merchants and others.
The Empress of Russia rejects the mediation of England and Prussia for peace with Sweden, risking a war with Prussia if North affairs persist. The Polish Diet proclaims the Republic’s independence from foreign powers and calls Russia to evacuate Polish territory. Reports from France note Prince Augustus and health-based relocations. Treasury notes assure readiness to cover public dividends.
In the Court of Exchequer Lord Chief Baron presided over a session on the Preston Hoy owned by Mr Bowen, charged with uncustomed goods aboard. Evidence showed handkerchiefs and other items found. the Crown moved to condemn, but the Attorney General agreed to withdraw the case and the matter was compromised.
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