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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 31, 1789
Page
8
Fragmented readable lines describe oriental schemes and Bengal Indies, with mentions of Sir Archibald Campbell and Calcutta. A note about scarce rice and distress among natives links to subscriptions of a European audience and a camel contract tied to Campbell.
An extraordinary Burton upon Trent notice details a large royal celebration on a March 26 date. The town hosted a ball attended by many, with coffee at eleven, and singing God Save the King. On Tuesday children from Sunday Schools led a town procession, followed by a banquet at the Talbot and a formal dinner in the Town Hall with toasts to the King and Royal Family. The illumination of the town and decorative frames for windows showcased loyalty to the King, ending without incident.
An account of a grand gala detailing dress and jewelry as guests attended a royal themed event. Patrons included the Duchess of Wirtemburg in blue with diamonds, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester with son Prince William, and other nobles. The report notes attire, decorations, and the late afternoon departure of guests.
The Irish House of Commons ad journed to April 13 while the Lords sit to March 30 for a second reading of the Penton bill, drawn from Bar Birke’s bill of 1782 83 and likely to be warmly debated. Local government orders include housing for Botany Bay and skilled artisans. bread prices remain steady and court business continues at Guildhall.
Mrs Maxwell of Hasrey Steset is severely burned after an accidental blaze in her home. Irene Alacmed died in the incident while Mr Maxwell was away. Firefighters fought flames spreading through the house as neighbors sought to aid. The victim, a mother of an infant, remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
A satirical discourse critiques the modish pursuit of status and reputation among fashionable women and men. It references a titled society figure, an unnamed Hon Miss and her husband, and entertains ideas of charm, wit, and social immunity without genuine merit.
Friday two men charged with robbing Lam beth Palace faced trial at Kingston. The laborer was convicted. the bricklayer, shocked by his partner’s fate, led to two arrests. Pengit, later bound, stood trial in Kington and was found guilty. A divine intervention tale from Angletreet, St Martins-le-Grand cited two children nearly falling from a window but escaping unharmed.
During George II's reign a vacancy in the Order of the Garter prompted the monarch to ask Mr. Pelham why the Duke of Leeds was not recommended. Finding no interest in his Grace's honour, the King permitted naming the Duke of Leeds to the vacant blue ribbon.
A letter from 1789 reports a Liverpool recipient with severe leg eruptions after returning from Africa. After using Spilsbury's Drops, he improved enough to sail again, taking a few bottles for potential relapse. The notice praises the remedy and mentions the supplier in Soho Square London.
Advertisement for bottle medicines and a fourth edition Treatise on the Scurvy Gout and related disorders offered by Spilsbury. Mentions bottles priced five shillings and a 43 price with cures for various disorders.
The Field near Dumbarton on the Water of Leven offers a 20 acre factory with water power. Includes weaving, bleaching, calender, copper-house, watch stacks, presses, and extensive dyeing and printing equipment. Public sale of the whole stock and premises to be conducted next day at the same place by order of Brown and Graeme. details available from local agents.
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