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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 29, 1779
Page
3
The fragment describes drought damage and import concerns affecting harvests and fodder, mentions corn and bean prices rising, and references trade restrictions and wool demand. It cites nations and rulers obliquely, indicating broad European instability and commodity pressures.
The report lists vessels and origins with partial details, mentioning the ships Hipp New s Deal Nimble turter and others arriving or bound from Liverpool Southampton Blymouth Dartzck Amsterdam and other ports. It records names like Petér Lind Asn Emerson and Margaretta Blom along with ambiguous cargo or passenger notes.
Saturday night last at nine, at Knaghtsbeidge, aged 83, died his Grace John Duke of Rutland Marquess of Granby Earl of Rutland Baron Roos of Hambleake Trufhut and Belvoir. He married Bridget, heiress of Robert Sustahl, by whom he had John Marquis of Granby, Lord Robert Sutton, and Lord George Sutton. His Grace descended from the De Albini line. A grant passed for an annuity to William Pitt to commence after the Countess of Chatham’s death. The Bishop of Lincoln was consecrated at Lambeth chapel. Admiral Arbuthnot sailed for New York. several ships captured prizes near Virginia and Cork. The Circuit Court opened at Borrowstounness. James M Lachlan condemned to hang. Colman opened his Theatre in Haymarket. a Chatham marines corporal charged with murder in Sudbury.
Saturday’s raid led to the capture of James Bebee described as a jated coiner and several others in a house near a Black faars idge. They found carrish on the bulidels and a considerable amount of halfpebvey along with several dies for forming the imprefiidn. A price list for grains and seeds in old currency appeared, including corn per quarter at 263 to 56s od, barley 1783 to 24864, and oats 19510,167. Also listed were various hogditta, tick, and flour grades with per sack prices, indicating market activity amid the disturbance.
Races held in VIS PEACH RACES on May 19 with fifty pound stakes for all ages, including Calath and Brave Richmont. Guildford races concluded May 27 with members plate for all ages. Friday town plate of sol. for all ages. Whitchurch results report perfect sol. won by Lord Grosvenor's bay colt by Dux and plunge.
A fragmented list of bankruptcy notices and dividend actions appears across several locales. Wm Mel of Nottingham and Thomas Coleman of various lanes face surrender hearings in mid June and July at multiple taverns. other debtors include Jha Ssore Kirkan crews vellon Esk Cumberland Larcher and Edward Laton of Bitte. Publicities reveal certificates granted and meetings set for Guildhall and other venues with names like George Taylor carpenter and Rich Taylor coachman among others.
House of Lords on Monday May 31 read a second time the bill to prevent the pernicious practice of muggling and to regulate lime removal for land improvement. Also to prevent the false place of Clerk at the affize. Counsel to be heard tomorrow. Committee proceeded on the trustees meeting bill Bromfield's divorce bill. Orders for all Lords to be summoned tomorrow and adjournment for salaries and Damergue's divorce bills.
On Monday May 31 the House agreed to reports on the navy manning bill and ordered engraftment. The tax bill for shops faced rejection of its clause on exemption while passage followed. The committee of ways and means then took up the supply for the year 0 15 478 240 pounds including proposed methods to raise the funds.
The discourse covers unfunded war expenses rising from three to twenty million across years, proposed duties and taxes, and warnings of Spain’s naval strength near Cadiz. It notes Lord North's measures, the East India Company revenue options, and opposition critique of a bill’s preamble as dangerous. A new writ for Cambridge University replaces the Marquis of Granby.
A historic bill seeks to forbid the sale of the Clerk of Affize office and to prohibit any person from buying or paying for the post. It declares the office non saleable under royal statute, imposes penalties for offering or paying money, and requires bills for any fees with receipts to be issued by the clerk.
The Audion Bill recites duties paid for licences taken out by auctioneers but notes a large decrease and withholding due to varied trades. It sets requirements to renew licences, pay duties on sales, and deliver sale catalogs to Excise officers, with clauses protecting insurers on fire damaged goods and limiting abuses by sheriffs or trustees.
An 18th century advertisement promotes a pocket Bible with no full text of the gospel, but notes critical historical and devotional notes plus prayers. It highlights refined typography, binding, and a second edition expected to rise in price. Printed by W. Pine in Bristol and sold by Grabbins and Co in London.
A marketing-like catalog entry notes a new edition with English grammar guides and dictionaries for learners. It lists companions covering anatomy, architecture, mathematics, rhetoric, and more, including pronunciations and syllable marking. Multiple publishers and English regions are cited as the distribution network.
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