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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 03, 1758
Page
4
Chevalier de Goimpy and several Commanders of vessels with him escaped pursuit as none of their ships were captured, all finding shelter safe in the Bay of Douarnenez.
Letters from Philipstown report Stepney Rinton Stepney Esq acquitted of murder with manslaughter conviction after alleged premeditated designs to destroy his family. Dublin notes Governor of Senegal appointment for Richard Worge Eb y, with military postings and succession changes. Also records sudden death of Charles Tottenham Esq burgess in Parliament for New Ross.
On Monday Henry Atwond Esquire was chosen Mayor of this City for the year ensuing. A separate entry notes strange wagers and races, with references to local notables and officials. The report mentions William Hafizy Aldeuxan being chosen mayor again, Ate Wick the surgeon marrying, and Mr Ingram elected Bailiff for the year. Casual ship movements and convoy details abound in a bustling 18th-century style maritime port notice.
Private letters report Danish envoy memorial to the Empress about Russian and Swedish fleet movements affecting trade, with the Empress denying full authorization for armed measures. Soubize's army drawbacks cause German and Swedish shifts, while English rear guard action near St Cas provides morale and fleet safety. ships arrive at Plymouth, Cowes, and Barbadoes with news of convoys and captures.
Reports of captures of multiple vessels including the Valentine Privateer and Confort the Tartar, with cargos and crews sent to Lifton, Falmouth, Dunkirk, and Martinion. Updates include arrivals from Cadiz, a fire at the White Hare Inn, a charity lecture search, a parish living appointment, and public concerns on militia and taxation in wartime, with details on soldiers, auctions, and local incidents.
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