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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 25, 1771
Page
3
In the Levant, reports say Russian squadron plans falter for the Levant voyage. Two transports failed delivering provisions to the Russians. Smyrna letters note high thirst for peace as two Turks may enter service, widespread scarcity, plague raging, corn prices as high as before.
A London dispatch covers church appointees, embassies, and a deadly fire at Petersburgh's Great Magazine, plus cattle disease spreading from Flanders to Artois and local political polling for Aldermen Wilkes and Bull. It notes Bishopric appointments, a Portugal embassy, and charity bequests from the late Durham bishop, with market prices for meat and recent horse races at Bridgnorth and Mercers Hall elections.
An account describes a murder scene with Bricks striking Clarke and a second witness confirming four or five bricks thrown by the prisoner. The wife of a witness corroborated, the prisoner proclaimed innocence, and he was committed to prison while others faced charges. Mr Nutthall attended. Also notes lightermen jailed for stealing sugar, transportation of felons from Newgate, and multiple marriage announcements and ship news from Deal to Portsmouth.
A handwritten note accuses the current ministry of backing two protesting Aldermen Promse and Kirkman. It urges rapid mobilization of supporters, mentions a Liveryman R. B. A Baorusk, and shows plans for June 25 and June 26 hustings to influence the poll in Buckersbury.
By auction in Pall Mall Mr Christie offers the Fezhold estate of Beckering lordship Lincolnshire totaling 737 acres of meadow and pasture at 501 pounds yearly rent with a quick rent of seven shillings. The compact lordship lies near Wragby Buston Castor Louth Horncastle and Lincoln with a safe twenty one year lease on part at 200 pounds yearly. Prints and plans available from local agents and Mr Christie in London.
A detailed entry list from Burford reflecting King's plate bets, four mile heats, sweeps of 25 guineas, and numerous horse names and owners. Entries include 4-year-olds, 5- and 6-year-olds with weights and handicaps, match races, and stipulations for start times and entry fees. Notable participants include Ld Craven, Mr Coxe, Sir W Guife, and Lord Grosvenor with several named horses such as Baronet Tribune and Montgomery. The document outlines rules for entries, disputes, and prize structures dated December 20 to December 25, 1772, with stewards Wenman, Tuting, and Fawconer.
A sale advertises MADFORT HOUSE Launceston with outbuildings and grounds plus the reversion of several tenements and the Tetreridge Barton near Devon. Also lengthy details of Peterborough and Tetbury race events and listings for prizes, entries, and conditions.
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