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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 18, 1790
Page
3
Reports from Bruxelles and Vienna describe incursions by forces of various powers, with volunteers mixing in action near a bridge on an island. The piece notes arrests and the restoration of aristocratic authority, plus diplomatic efforts and changes in honors among Archduchess Maria Christina and Archduke Charles in connection with the broader conflict.
Minday December 20, the Lords in Appeal from the Court of Le tions in seot ang Waddell and Waddell and Levert heard. The chair adjourned private Bills to-morrow.
The House debated Cart. MacBride's Bill and an aid bill to the Crown. The Malt Tax faced strong opposition over its effect on beer prices and laboring people, with speakers urging caution and alternative funding methods. An adjournment and further committee actions were considered as holidays approached.
The House of Lords plans to adjourn after Christmas Eve until early February following tax bills, then both Houses will adjourn. Promotions include Rev Welden Champners and Rev William Clarke to joint residentiary positions at St Pauls, plus Rev Fly appointed to Fillingham Essex. A list of officers promoted to captain in the Royal Navy is given, with names such as Manley Dison and George Lojack among others. A royal dispatch from Governor Phillips at Sydney Cove reports colony growth and ongoing relations with natives.
The Wiedfer Calle arrives at Plymouth in frail condition and will be paid off within days. The Royal George and Hear are also expected to be paid off as the Wied shifts toward the Eastward.
This morning the Queen Charlotte and Royal George arrived to be paid off, with the Gorgon in harbour before sailing. The Formidable was paid off last Friday. A boat crewman was acquitted at court martial after an embezzlement charge, declared a groundless complaint. A gale caused two brigs to drift ashore on Ryde Land. one sent distress signals before being rescued after seven hours in rigging.
A garbled report describes Irish state lottery draws with large prizes and a notable cattle market event in Savithheid. It notes an oxen sale to Mr. Avr at Civet Market for forty one pounds and mentions a major bullock deal surrounding Twelfth Day, with references to prizes and numbers.
The Atr Covent Garden presented The Picture of Paris a Pastumime taken in 1790 for the second time last night. It cost heavy expense and features assistance from artists and machinists. The production recreates scenes of the Champs de Mars and Pont Louis Seize with superb visual effects and strong dialogue by Mr Merry. Holman and Mills Brunt on dialogue impressed, and the piece began again tonight to strong public reception.
Fragmentary notes show bank stock prices with declines and percent changes. References to Consols, South Sea Stock, and several gpercent figures appear, plus entries like Ditto Scrip and Bends. Reading is hindered by OCR garble. core items indicate fluctuating prices and nonspecific securities in a historical market column.
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