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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 04, 1790
Page
10
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions a new French flag and a flag-raising at a bowsprit ceremony. It references a jack on a bowsprit and a flag presentation to be hoisted, but many words are garbled and names or places are unreadable. No clear date or organization is identifiable.
A historical court discussion questions whether divorce should be reversed easily for the sake of harmony. The speaker argues reasons must exist for dissolving marriage and warns that easy reversals could degrade moral order and harm society and children.
A Briton reports on fox-hunting hounds held by the Duke of York and Mr. Coke in various counties, plus a revenue issue over deer sent to the Prince of Wales. The Chelmsford committee discusses writs and court orders, while a Kensington race for one hundred guineas draws spectators and bets on Lord Paget. Canterbury residents donate to support rider Poor Powel after a rough run.
Fragmentary report recounts Old Bailey sessions with Mary, Febbins, Lowe, and others condemned for crimes including burglary, coining, and arsenic. Court sentences include imprisonment and hard labor. executions threatened for other prisoners as officials emphasize enforcing the coinage laws.
Public notice for the Irish State Lottery 1790 drawing beginning November 15. Advises buyers to check State Lottery Stamp Office seals on original tickets lodged with His Majesty's Commissioners for security. Warns of rising ticket prices due to heavy demand and outlines sale terms with prices and locations in London Paul’s Churchyard.
A fragment states Mr Bacon’s name is signed by him on every Mamp as security against fraud, implying an old practice to authenticate documents or notes and deter counterfeit or deceitful transfers. The readable line points to concerns about fraudulent activity tied to the Mamp.
GENUINE EDITION advertised by J. F. and Rivington offering A New Edition of James Hervey Works. Includes Meditation and Contemplations Cheron and Alys, Eleven Letters to Rev Wesley, Life of Hervey, Letters to Lady Frances Shirley, Sermons, and Devon sermons never before published. Subscribers urged to complete fifty six weekly numbers.
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