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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 25, 1790
Page
11
A fragmented historical squib lists many monarchs and polities, mentioning the King of Spain with a large army, Empress of Rufia, the Holy See, Prince-turned-tyrant scenarios, and various European rulers from Sweden to Britain. It places them in a satirical frame of liberty, succession, and conflict.
Extract describes a large whale found ashore near St Grion Hamlets toward Paderneira on November 27. It details its size, features, and teeth, with the crowd viewing it two days before flesh was firm. Also mentions varied European reports on trade, empires, horses, wool, and a renamed Hammersmith site Strawberry Place.
In a King’s Bench session Lord Kenyon hears the case of Utterfall versus Sir Edward Vernon and others in the Tyler bankruptcy matter. The dispute centers on whether prior to bankruptcy Mrs Tyler owed Utterfall money and if so the amount, considering a stock sale and a claimed replacement obligation. The court weighs money had and received against contract breach and potential usury concerns as Erskine notes the dilemma. The judges adjourn to draft terms for the court’s consideration.
Lord Kenyon presided as the Plainiff sought damages for board and lodging from Baron Tovay, a French nobleman. Evidence showed poverty and that the plaintiff, a shoemaker, hosted the couple. the court found no basis for the debt and instructed remission of costs.
The Wednesday night Handel program at Gratourto Theatre impressed with rational entertainment and strong performances. The choruses by St Paul’s choristers, Reinhold and Storace captivated, while ten-year-old Bridgetower on violin earned lavish praise and the managers may keep the prodigy in service.
This Thursday night the play at Covent Garden drew strong praise with audience applause. The cast including Lewis and Mrs Pope in The Recruits by Edwin Bernard and Blanchard delivered a flawless performance.
A reflective critique of vagrants and beggars highlights moral decay in the city. The piece condemns street poverty and calls out magistrates for neglect while praising charity and warning against child exploitation by beggars and criminals.
At a committee meeting the Benevolent Society of Saint Patrick resolves to seek the support of Irish natives in this country and to grant them privilege of presenting objects for charity. The discussion includes remarks on Ireland’s grants, Hastings trials, Burke and Sheridan reconciliation, and Lord Chesterfield rope dancing aboard ships.
Public office reports Richard Derrick, described as a lunatic, tailed up at Buckingham Gate after rioting and threats to the King and Queen. He escaped while being confined and later returned to the parish at Wanstead, causing an officer to guard him until delivery to the parish authorities.
One Jackson a shoemaker of Alartomies acae Sheffield was on Tiuridaz fe nigh comited C York Castle for the wilfiy murder of Mev Joseph Sones a farmer in that neighbourhood. He quarreled with his wife Mr. June opened the door and remained with him on the violence of his proceedings. Jackson threatened to do for him. Stones after furse more words walked away when the villain followed him and struck him on the temple and jabbed him in the side with a knife, of which wound he languished three days and then expired. James Emilison and George Wilkins were last week committed to York Castle for forging two bills of exchange for 261 each.
Water levels rose at London Bridge with a Monday morning spike and subsequent afternoon peak. Local authorities issued cautions as tides reached notable heights and navigation was affected along the river.
The record notes a February Common Hall meeting in Leice Borough condemning a harmful political alliance. It approves measures against perceived corrupt influences, calls for adherence to state limits, and thanks officials and Mrs Mayor for handling public duties.
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