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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 04, 1790
Page
6
From Mt Convention London the dispatch discusses the foreign Malis issue and Spain. It notes a shifting stance by rulers and officials, mentions Germany and the Reichs, and cites possible escalations in the dispute over patronage and naval actions. The report highlights a tense atmosphere with unclear outcomes.
The piece discusses the Pitt sinking fund and its use in public debt and private property during the war. notes on stock prices, government grants, and naval promotions. It mentions Lord Mountmorres contesting Freemen at Da ford, Captain Cornwallis resigning command due to health, and lighthouse improvements at Ayr.
A historical notice lists export and home consumption goods for sale by the commissioners of his majesty's claims. Items include textiles, lace, leather goods, china, wines, sugar, tea, and various hardware and materials. The list covers export prohibitions and a broad catalog of commodities to be sold for the needs of purchasers.
Auction of five disjoint lots of freehold estates across Weston Zoyland and neighboring parishes in Somerset and Surrey. Sale to occur in December before Master Jos Eases at Symonds Mt. Chambers. Printed particulars and plan available from New Inn London and Surrey solicitors named in notice.
A garbled OCR fragment appears to reference an election among unnamed fellows and mentions individuals with unclear roles. The legible parts imply an internal note or poem style piece rather than a formal report, with many misspellings and invented names obscuring clear facts.
The Rev. D Pearce resigns as Vice Chancellor and Rev. Craven of St An's College becomes Vice Chancellor for the ending year. The Rev. Batchelor, Jesus College, and Mr. William Church, Crus College, are also noted. Candidates to succeed the resigned Fellow John Heys will be publicly examined by the Vice-Chancellor, the three Proctors, and the Public Orator on a future day.
The Plymouth item reports the Nelly and Betsey from Cadiz in twelve days with wines and fruit docking at five o'clock. It notes severe weather nearby with hail and damaged ships, captures intelligence on Montesa routes, and mentions the Duke of Cumberland’s literary influence. It also records births and a court case involving a barrister detained for shooting, later deemed not criminally responsible.
In a noisy card of horse racing, Foxs Cormorant defeats Phaeton and Griffin across the Flat with strong odds. Seagull, Serpent, and Candour also feature in wins while others face crossings and close finishes.
Fragmented OCR lists various stocks and financial items such as South Sea Stock, Annuities, Lottery Tickets, and Irish ditto. Mentions percentages, prices, and old bonds with scattered figures, lacking coherent context or dates.
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