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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 24, 1797
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR describes a scene with a French minister Faypoul t and Genoese or Venetian figures. The crowd expresses support for democracy while a General Napoleon is expected. The passage shows political tension about noble abolition and a democratic government in Venice.
In Italy on May 39 a considerable body of French troops entered to restore tranquillity. A Cadier arrived with dispatches from General Bugny. The timely action followed arrests of four persons for stirring trouble. they were released after the intervention.
Hague reports high activity as preparations begin for the expedition. Eighteen battalions of Infantry two battalions of Chasseurs and several squadrons of Hussars have orders to march on the 76th. Artillery rendezvous at Woerden and all supplies to be charged for the head afine.
Reports describe French occupation across Venetian lands. Austrian forces seize Palma, Istria and Corfu while Venetians organize a National Guard of 20 000 to resist. Buonaparte’s arrival prompts deferment of a St Back’s Place ceremony. The Doge’s marriage to the Adriatic is described as a widowhood, with Padua citizens paying 35 000 livres to save relics.
The article notes measures by wives and the force of law, praising loyalty across the kingdom as fear of assassination wanes. Citizens rally around constitutional order, resisting rebellion and embracing duty in the face of danger, with a reference to bandits and a county verdict near Hermitage.
In a trial described with period tone, Mr Erskine and counsel defend a case of criminal conversation between a husband and an adulterous wife. The jury returns for the plaintiff with damages. testimony covers a Barrack Office clerk, a carpenter, and witnesses detailing the affair and separations.
Henry Hamilton recounts years of torment from a chronic condition treated with Sapbury's Drops. He notes dramatic relief after using the medicine and hot cataplasms, followed by improved health after travel and continued use under medical advice. Drops sold at the Dispensary in Siho Square and by patent medicine vendors.
A dated market summary reports wheat prices, oats, sugar and hay markets, including average prices and per unit rates for various grains and farm products. The notice records London area price points for beef, pork and lamb, hay markets in Whitechapel and St James's, and a fallow price. It also notes cattle, sheep, and pig figures for the Newgate and Leadenhall markets, with additional prices for hides, coals, and soap. A separate section records a birth and two marriages in local churches.
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