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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 11, 1780
Page
3
On Thursday July 13 the squadron under sail was Alarm Ranger and Surprize cutter with outward bound ships as before. Remaining in port were Drome dary Inflexible and Resolution cutter. Weather reported as wind north.
Dispatches from Lord Shuldham report Admiral Geary’s fleet engaging a 50 gun ship convoy and capturing multiple Martinico bound vessels including La Solitaire. Alfred and Monarch win prizes, while more ships are pursued. Follow up notes mention other captures and naval actions, plus local court and crime notices in London.
Rob ers a 14 year old apprentice and Thomas Taplin were executed near Bow Street after conviction. James Henry, 20, prayed before his hanging. Navy service offers linked to Plymouth and Portsmouth prisons were noted. Marriages and deaths listed include William Wood and Mrs Winch, George Cope, John Corton, Lady Goring, Mrs Elizabeth Wright, and Mr Weber.
After a Tuesday review the Dublin Liberty Volunteers presented an address to Lord Camden praising virtue and loyalty to the Crown. Edward Newenham signs as Colonel with a generous vote of respect and gratitude. The reply affirms approval and mutual esteem. Additional notices list a network of coaches and diligences to Dublin and other routes from London and beyond.
A formal, unanimous resolution expresses gratitude for a noble association's defense of the country. The speaker pledges grateful acknowledgments and obedience, noting the honor of their esteem. The secretary, Robert Walker, signs the resolution as secretary to the Liberty Volunteers.
From the London Gazette dated July 11 details Mohilov reports that the Emperor and Empress of Russia arrived at Sciklow after five days, with moves to Smolensko and Moscow planned. Also notes the death of Charles Alexander, Duke of Lorraine, and the appointment of James Wallace as Attorney General, plus a list of bankruptcy notices and a certificate to be granted for Thomas Powell.
A rectory is offered for private contract in a pleasant county location near Manchester, Lancaster. For details inquire of Mr Parker at No 20 Chancery Lane London or Mr Tannadine, attorney in Manchester. Also notice of Cheltenham anti-scorbutic saline purgative mineral water sold in Gloucestershire with claims of purging and energizing effects. Waters arrive fresh weekly at Owen's Mineral Water Warehouse, Fleet Street. Prices listed per ounce.
Nine prisoners were tried with seven capitally convicted for rioting at Premary’s house in Kent Street. Accounts describe Mary Cook Susannah Howard Edward Dorman Thomas Murray Henry Wadham and others breaking windows pulling down furniture and attacking the Premary residence. Testimony details mob actions, loot and threats against Paul Premary, with defense denials and accusations of violence.
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