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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 25, 1790
Page
3
A historical missive from Plymouth dated February 1 reveals Gardner seeking support from the Worthy Freview of Plymounl Gertlenen. He pledges fidelity, respect for the government, and asks for votes in the upcoming General Election.
Navy Office advertises a tender for supplying bricks and tiles for Deptford and Woolwich yards. Bids must be received and assessed by February. details and conditions will be in the Clerk of the Admiralty's Office.
February 13 1792 a notice from his majesty s yard at Depford and Woolwich calls for tenders with clear prices in figures and an in person writer or agent. No letters will be received unless the price is stated in figures and tenders must be opened by twelve o clock on the day.
A fragmented report notes petitions in the county for repairs and canal work. Several bills are ordered for roads water grounds and enclosures in the West Riding of York. Sheridux signals a repeal move regarding the tobacco act amid petitions and on-table motions.
Dr RuBwert signals a Friday move to introduce a bill amending the act governing cocoa imports. Mr Smt also plans a bill on a treaty course between the United States and the West Indies regarding rum and sugar exports. The House resolves into a Committee of the Whole to discuss Supply, deferring until Friday. adjourns to ten o'clock tomorrow as Warren Hastings faces trial in the High Court of Parliament.
Postscript reports mail from France with ships arriving safely in Cadiz and Malaga. It notes the execution of Mr Favras on Friday night and his claim of innocence, alleging a kingly funder behind events. Vienna sources say levies and taxes push recruits, with a new tax on able-bodied men.
Report from London notes Parliament expected to dissolve soon with a Cabinet-ordered January gathering at the Duke of Leeds office unless public affairs require more frequent sessions. Mentions Treasury committee, land revenue plans, and a conference with American merchants on debts since 1775. Also notes the Archbishop of Dublin’s visit, the Marquis of Buckingham’s recovery, and various court and naval affairs.
Tuesday night a Royal Academy council discussed Sir Joshua Reynolds potential resignation as president. Letters from Reynolds and Sir William Chambers were read expressing tensions with the Sovereign and plans to convene a general meeting next Wednesday to choose a new president.
A fragment praises an orchestral entertainment and the recent election of Harrison and Athley. It notes gratitude for the performers and the audience response, highlighting the event as a success and well deserved amid praise and admiration.
A Plymouth letter reports numerous arrivals and departures. Ships include Majztty's Solebay under Captain Squire and Racehorse from Cork, with dispatches from Jersey, alongside The Hero Fauckner from North Carolina and The Willam from Georgia. A smuggling incident near Polpag row involved the Eagle Excise cutter. a schooner grounded near Love Ifa but most cargo was salvaged.
The article describes a Saturday event where numerous matches took place at Bradwell Marches. It notes winners and close calls, including Radwele Gud Secord Myrrine and Mr. Wistiaws and others, with several tied or decisive shows and a final remark that the day’s sport was the finest ever remembered.
A torn OCR snippet shows scattered financial terms and prices including stock, annuities, and bonds. Mentions India Stock, South Sea Stock, Patt Runds, and various percents, with unclear dates or entities due to damage.
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