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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 09, 1790
Page
11
The article notes suppression of one hundred and fifty convents for men and women across cities like Echternach Namur and Tournai, with 26 more in various places. It contrasts past peaceful suppression with later priestly indignation and restrained public reaction until a fitting moment arose.
The article reports a treaty uniting Flanders and Brabant under a common sovereignty with a deputy congress for defense, war, and foreign alliances. It also details the Leicester House project for a new opera house including two acres ground, brick façades, five entrances, 208 boxes, and a grand oval concert room with a royal box set on the first floor.
The Brabant assembly reports assent from Brabant and other Austrian provinces to the terms of the offer. They vow to uphold rights and constitution in Brussels with the Sovereign Council present. A large crowd witnessed the oath and a citywide illumination followed. Troop movements by Prussia and allied princes threaten internal divisions and risk conflict in Liège.
Inscription on the Gerard'tscetfrort and statues adorn both fronts of Leicester Square as the chief entrance. Handel's statue sits in a well crafted niche among Pastum pillars in the grand opening, with another fine bust of the King opposite. The estimate runs about 155,000 pounds. Designs are by Mr Reilly and the operative Archive he uses is another countryman, Mr Soame.
Lord Barrymore hosted a grand masquerade at Wargrave with Prince of Wales and Berks nobility. The event featured a sumptuous hoe supper and French wines. Notable performances included Mr. Angelo as Dr Caius and Miss Heywood as a Portuguese envoy. Captain Wathen impressed in multiple outfits and dancing dominated the entertainment.
Mrs Fanis widow of Admiral Fanis receives a pension of 200 pounds per year. In Stainton, John Britte aged 94 is noted with a long family history and a life of health and pacific conduct. Seventy eight convicts from Newfoundland recover under Dr Frotter’s care as they head to Dublin from Portsmouth.
The third examination of William Fogs, Thomas Newton, and John Duram occurred Saturday with many fashionable attendees. They were committed to Newgate for trial. A corporal kept under guard at Tothill Field until trial. An account of an ambush near Fareham Green suggests two suspected soldiers aided in the robbery. The two men may be among those described by the corporal. A similar robbery occurred the same night as their companions were captured.
At Westminsiver Sessions Mr. Sylvester moved to discharge Mr. H from custody on his own recognizance to appear at the next sessions for trial. The court granted discharge and ordered notice of his intent to appear to be served at the prosecutor’s residence.
Richardson faced trial on a charge of insuring numbers illegally in the late Lottery. Leman, a common informer, testified that on November 21 he asked to insure two numbers, No. 73003 and No. 26030, for a guinea each, and handed the policy.
A trial recounts a defendant named Frederic Beck accused of assaulting a man and his wife in a public court. Witnesses describe blows and threats, with the victim and family fearing murder. The jury or judge sentences Beck with a fine of 20 pounds and related penalties.
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