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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 31, 1738
Page
1
The London Evening-Post notes arrival of a new dispatch from France since the last arrival, signaling ongoing news flow and international correspondence reaching readers.
Letter from Stockholm reports King William designs Baron Sparre as Envoy Extraordinary to France and Great Britain. Reading mayor linked to royal deaths. London updates: Thomas Foley plans Stafford election. 40 mathematical boys of Christ’s Hospital presented, not received by the King. Obits include Sir Samuel Thorold and Miss Sarah Gilham. Court news covers the Garter, University library grants, and naval accidents.
Edinburgh reports an Excise officer in Stirling seized about 3000 pounds worth of tea. The Peace Justices condemned the goods and granted a warrant to export them for sale. While crossing the River via Alloa a port officer seized them for lacking a clearance. Also notes deaths including James Gordon of Gortodbank andossibling Pringle references.
Reports from Briffal and Canterbury describe gales pushing two ships up the channel. The Jes Smyrna ship reached Tenby with damage, while a pilot was paid nine guineas for guiding vessels to safety. Meanwhile a Norwich marriage, and Canterbury Grandfire Triples performance, mark year-end events.
In London reports, Dr. Gilbert the Dean of Exeter and Dr. Clarke a Westminster prebendary are expected to be elevated to bishops at the first vacancies. The King’s public stance remains quiet, and bishops did not present New Year’s Day compliments to the Crown as customary.
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