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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 14, 1797
Page
1
The committee of Seireixe of the Merap announces readiness to receive tenders for waists, shot and shells. Interested bidders must present bids to Mr. Coc an, Clerk to the Committee, by twelve o'clock on the day. late arrivals will not be considered.
Prizes total Thirty thousand pounds with multiple tiers from twenty thousand to one thousand pounds. Lottery offices advertise shares sold on favorable terms and offer schemes gratis. Letters and notices promote tickets, with drawing set for February 26 and draws in London.
The Marquis of Salisbury informed the Heals that the King would be pleased to receive the Address and the time for its presentation was to be arranged. The House adjourned as arrangements were pending and a royal audiences schedule to-morrow was referenced.
Petitions from Swaffham Inclosure, Manc hiefter Roads, Potter, and Newton Lancashire electors against the late election were to be considered on Thursday the 30th. Sir Richard Worsley and Mr Steele took oaths and seats. An account of the income of the excise fund and of the tax was ordered to lie on the table and be printed. Read: Bill was read a second time and committed. Lord Hawkesbury noted informing the Lords of the Peers’ concurrence in the Address by their lordships.
A fragmented report notes Navy affairs awaiting table action and House of Lords communication. It records His Majesty appointing a time for the Address from both Houses at St James's and deferring the Committee of Supply until tomorrow. Mr Pitt signals a committee on the propriety of continuing the practice of paying in specie.
Wednesday nears end with Lord Grenville hosting noble guests at Cleveland-row and Dutch admirals dining at Mr Nepean’s. News covers exchange gains, American dispatches, Pitt tax plans, Waldegrave’s squadron return, naval appointments, a Birmingham subscription concert, and various clerical promotions and resignations.
The Lord Mayor held a Court of Common Council in the great chamber, the meeting discussing thanks to the late Lord Mayor, petitions, and committee work. Militia movements, church livings, and local observers are noted along with a marriage at Holt Chapel and a caution on bad coins used by Jews in trade.
Fragmented OCR depicts a trial involving Sir William Jardine and Lady Jardine of Applegirth. Allegations include adultery and divorce proceedings in Edinburgh under the Session and Lords, with later charges of robbing or attempting to abduct a witness. The accused faced a diet substitute and fugitation sentence for nonappearance.
Miss Goddard appears for the second time as Letitia Hardy in The Belles Stratagem. The critic notes her pleasing countenance and strong voice but marks limited elegance and restraint, urging improvement before she can rival earlier stars. Also mentions Linley’s air, Drury Lane project, a Gard’s Garden incident, Shestney’s Drops popularity, and patent medicine sales.
Early yesterday morning after a short illness Mrs Edwards wife of Mr Edwards of the Matter of the Boarding School Cheyne-taw Chettes died. On Monday morning Howley at Shepperton the Rev Woolley engaged?
Flood notes describe rising water levels at London Bridge with morning observations. The text records multiple time stamps and weather terms, noting danger and urgency for nearby areas.
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