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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 15, 1740
Page
2
In Edinburgh a Saturday bail hearing, after a lengthy debate dominated by lawyers on both sides, admitted Sir Robert Monro and his brother to bail for the Right Hen. Lord Lovat and other distinguished individuals became their sureties.
In Chales-Lown August 2, Capt Jones seized a large Sloop with a rich silver cargo but the Spaniards burned the money and sailed off with sugar and tallow. A Spanish warship pursued them near Havana. Jones also sent in a second prize containing salt and jars of wine.
Isfwich observes Admiral Vernons Birthday with a town wide subscription. Bells ringed at dawn, colors on steeples, ships on the river, cannons fired at morning and noon, a public dinner, royal toasts, and evening illuminations. A ball is postponed to the following Wednesday to avoid conflicting events.
Reports from Havant Hampshire describe public celebrations of Admiral Vernon’s Birthday including morning bell ringing, flag displays on the Tower, bonfires, fireworks, and toasts to the King, Prince of Wales, and Vernon’s military deeds. Nearby Sarum notes similar events with illuminations, music, and royal toasts. The column also records a judiciary ruling in Dormer v Fortescue granting about 1500 pounds yearly to Dormer, obituaries, local thefts, ship launches, conscription notices, and various public notices.
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