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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 11, 1790
Page
6
The House hears Mr Burke and Mr Sheridan clash on France and despotism while British policy amid the Turkish confrontation at Nagotin is recounted. Austrians under Liptaï repulse Turkish assaults. casualties rise as operations near Ortova and Kladova unfold.
A London report notes the trial by jury is now established and penalties for petty jurors who err are severe. It covers Spain’s book import limits sparking protests, a Presbyterian diverse meeting to be held Saturday, Irish political motions, and tensions over new revenue commissioners amid religious disputes.
A humorous writer in 1787 predicted France might model its government on ours someday and feared liberty would take long years to arrive. Readers are invited to compare that distant forecast with the rapid events that followed in the next two years.
Intelligence Extraordinary notes the king’s state entry to the House of Peers to open Parliament with a throne speech. It mentions Marquis de Lauzun moving for the Address in the Lords, Monf. Brabant and Moni. L’Ense serving in the Commons, and an underground discovery of human bones at a former state prison site.
A motion opposing a lite decree of venetates church lana is noted with a Cardinal expected at Paris. France suspends a project to coin fresh pieces for general circulation awaiting further consideration. Mrs Billinson may return to Covent Garden in a week or ten days as her amendment is reviewed. A carriage accident near Drury Lane causes damage to the Chariot of St. John, no injuries reported. A poaching case near Oxford leads to a confession and penalties for a publican and his wife with fines and terms imposed.
Mr Grattan moved to read from volume fourteenth of the Journals showing that even Committees could transact revenue business. He argued a later resolution warned against increasing the number of commissioners. He then moved for the Lord Justices letter to theRevenue Commissioners about duties and the division of commissioners into three boards to govern three tables.
A verbose antiquated advert touts Hunter's Restorative Balsam of Life and Health, claiming cures for nervous disorders and general debility. It promises rejuvenation, improved digestion, and vitality, with claims of benefits for travelers and gentlemen, and lists sales through various vendors and shops.
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