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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 08, 1797
Page
4
For the London Evening Post this fragment argues that patience yields comfort and strength. It contrasts patience with impatience, claiming endurance moderates pain and misfortune, while impatience worsens agitation and suffering.
The House of Commons tested the Trafle Bill and the Madras and Bombay Judicature Bill in successive readings while forming a Committee of Supply. Debate covered Corps of Volunteer Cavalry funding, future permanent provision, insolvency law tweaks, chaker relief, and ships anti counterfeiting bills. Discussion also touched on East India finances, customs duties, and ship owners liability with counsel hearing proposed before Wednesday. Reports noted naval actions, Cadiz blockades, merchant distress, and royal correspondence amid European fleet movements.
London reports the West India convoy reaching its destination without the loss of any ship. Dispatches note a political article and highlight strategic moves against the Spanish Navy. Dated July, the letters from Earl St. Vincent are cited as sending significant signals.
Ratisbon July 23 reports the Imperial Court Decree dated Vienna June 18 announcing steps toward a general peace with the German Empire and France. It confirms cessation of hostilities from signing and invites a Congress of plenipotentiaries to finalize terms based on the Empire’s integrity and a safe, equitable settlement.
Right Hon Edmund Burke, aged sixty eight, died after a long illness near Beacoint field. His death followed a life of steady composure without levity or ostentation. He faced death with unfeigned humility and trembling hope, his talents admired by his country and Europe.
Portsmout h July 9 reports the Montague of 74 guns and the Trent frigate arriving with a convoy from the Eastward. One ship identified as the Dundas East Indiaman. Le Pompee of 74 guns moves to accompany outward-bound ships to latitude then to sea. Lord Bridport fleet intelligence says ships press for sea, discipline high. Court sat Friday, Phoenix mutiny defense heard, six witnesses. Colin Brown sentenced to hang, Hayes jailed two years, O Neil one year, Gray 200 lashes, Needs acquitted. Daniel Foley punished for contempt. a wedding in Cadiganshire, Julia of Louvain and Mosz entertainments praised at Jones Royal Cracus.
Race list from Newmarket July meeting features a 50 sovereign stakes for 3 year olds with 8 stone 7 pounds, noting Razor, D of Bedford, Mufti, and Granadilla among leading colts and fillies. Two year old course includes Young Spear and Trumpator descendants with multiple subscribers and weights listed, plus results hints and betting odds across the card.
Market notes list various stock classes with percentages and prices. Confols and Imperial bonds show small gains or reductions, with loyalty and omnium entries cited. The jargon reflects a historical trading snapshot with fractions and parity words.
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