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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 27, 1797
Page
1
In a meeting of the magistrates of police offices they consider an advertisement for a London Corresponding Society gathering. They declare such a meeting scheduled for Monday as illegal under the 36th George III chapter eight and call High Constables and all peace officers to be ready to maintain public peace and prevent potential mischief.
Three patients aged 4, and others with gouty and bilious habits suffered from dry cough, breathing difficulty, chest spasms, and abdominal pains. After repeated tapping they were cured by Lux Moore of Southampton Buildings Holborn London where many other authenticated cures are noted. Consultation times are Tuesdays and Fridays before noon. No letters unless post paid.
Reports describe a grand field day by the Royal East India Volunteers led by Colonel Hugh Inglis at Lord's, with Lady Jane Dundas applauding, followed by a London Tavern dinner. Meanwhile a French negotiation and naval actions around Cadiz are discussed amid court and cabinet briefings. A violent Durham Northumberland coastal storm damaged ships and tents near Shields, with 96 soldiers marching to Newcastle after the incident and many injured or displaced.
Racing notes from Brighton announce 100gs sweeps for 3 year olds in h ft. with Last Mile and Lord Clermont as top contenders. The Petworth Stakes flags 4 year olds to carry 7st 17lb, 5 year olds 9lb more, and 6 year olds at 0. The course is Four Mile and the winner may be sold for 2sags if demanded within 4 quarters of an hour after the race. Notable entrants include Triumpeter Wrangler and Partner, with the Clermont and Nightshade entries among the field.
Fragmentary OCR notes record water timing figures at London Bridge with references to Sunday morning and subsequent times. The text lists several times such as 39 minutes after six, afternoon times after seven, and various morning and afternoon annotations, but the data is incomplete and lacks clear context or events.
Edinburgh July 24 The Purse of Fifty Guineas race for Over the Sands of Leith was won by Mr Kincaid s bay horse Heetor ahead of Mr Sowerby s bay filly Cannon 2 2 Colonel Hamilton s RH Will Smith 3 3 Mr Smith s brown horse Why Not The race, having Heetor s prior Sweepstakes wins, is disputed and will be referred to the Jockey Club.
A duel last week between Capt Johnston of the 25th foot and Lieut Rowley of the Zealanders leaves Rowley wounded with four shots exchanged. After quick extraction of two balls he lies in danger but improves. A dispute over a Lady of fashion sparked the affair. Nearby, a boy bitten by a viper near Dorchester recovers with treatment. A sloop foundered off Flamborough Head and a fisherman drowned near Kevintham, the dog’s howling guiding the discovery.
A London style notice lists marriages among officers of the Fifteenth Light Dragoons and other figures including Captain Carleton and Captain Wilson. also notes engagements, lodgings, and several obituaries such as Mrs. Porterfield, Mrs. Campbell, and Mrs. Winbolt with dates and locations across Bath Cork Waterford Greenock and Hackney.
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