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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 20, 1740
Page
1
Dispatch from Paris notes three Spanish ships arrived from the Caraccas laden with wealth. In their voyage they encountered three English vessels, one being laden with brandy. The report is dated Paris December 24 and references St Sebastian as the rendezvous point of the exchange.
Dublin reports describe a snowstorm near Gorey that left foot deep drifts, while floods 'washed trees from roots' and flooded regions near Island Bridge and Phenix Park. The Liffey waters damaged mills, residents sought higher ground, and the river carved a new channel at Ball's Bridge. The frost and ice persisted, striking the poor hardest. Debris and shipping news include a Spanish privateer capturing a British vessel near Newfoundland Lisbon, and fears of corn hoarding in Irish towns. Dispatches note sleet in the North, a North post boy injury, and Antigua letters about French orders to mobilize and manned fleets, plus enslaved people building fascines.
From Edinburgh December 1 report that the Right Honorable Lord Semple is designated as a colonel among the recently nominated officers to lead the new regiments. The announcement signals continued expansion of mounted and infantry units under royal oversight.
Mr John Borthwick principal Clerk of the Post Office died yesterday. He enjoyed his office but a short time.
Bristol December report says three men from near kitten were taken to Gloucester Gaol for robbing the Bath Carrier on the road to Bath of 8 shillings 6 pence. A later fire at Long Ashton Paper Mill caused damage. owner’s apprentice is jailed. Ships Henry Watson and Joanna Belgarde listed as left at Minehead and Homes.
Amid reports from Paris and Antigua, the Ferro squadron breaks past the blockading fleet, three Carracca ships return home with prizes, while authorities in England prepare launches and raise new regiments. Obituaries note Richard Boyle, Viscount Shannon, and shifts in Ireland command. Admiralty appoints captains and store ships, and London wards hold elections signaling political realignments.
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