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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 16, 1779
Page
1
The notice warns that frauds use hired horses and tickets to evade the late duty. It explains a new clause for informing postmasters innkeepers and others and advises against leaving horses for such purposes and returning before midnight to dodge payment.
An advertisement by J Collatt at No 7 Tavistock Row Covent Garden proclaims universal pills and cordial drops cure a wide range of diseases from urinary disorders to piles palsy and seminal weakness. The text promises rapid cures in eight to twelve days and invites readers to apply before two or after eight in the evening.
A September 1979 notice states that a Session of Over and Terminer and Goal Delivery for offences on the High Seas within the Admiralty of England will be held Saturday the 50th of October at eight in the morning in the Old Bailey London. It also announces future Admiralty sessions in March and October each year under the act cited by PH Stephens.
Fragmentary notice describes the Manors of Bochym and Freth with demesne lands near Lizard Point, including Manfiott House and appurtenances. Also notes rectories of Raan Mujo and Landewednack and provides inquire contact in Gray's Inn, Graveley, and Bochum. dated 1779. It also contains a political appeal urging Bucks county electors to support a parliamentary candidate after Lord Temple's death, asserting ambition and integrity as qualifications.
News notes a suspected descent on the Great Britain coast with orders to mobilize under Duke de Coigny to command 12 regiments of dragoons assisted by prominent officers. Paris and Amsterdam dispatch reports describe Gibraltar siege preparations by Spain and shipping disruptions. Utrecht and Lisabon letters discuss English efforts in India and potential profits from Poonah.
Cambridge journal reports the election of university officers for the year. The Rev. Mr. Francis Barnes of King's College and the Rev. Mr. Edward Walfby were chosen as officers for the coming year on the first day of Verni.
A list of scholars and scrutators from Bene't College and various colleges names the chosen gentlemen for the ensuing year. Notables include Dr. Robert Plomp, Master of Queen's College, and Dr. Samuel Halifax, with other figures from Catherine-hall and Hene't College.
The report details diplomatic tensions with Russia and France, notes vast wartime reinforcements planned in Britain, and describes naval engagements around New York, privateer captures, ship arrivals, and casualty figures. It also covers a planned militia and dragoons force, ship damage to the Grenville, and letters from New York and Jamaica about privateering prizes and west indies activity.
Water levels at London Bridge show morning readings around 34 inches and afternoon around 4 inches on Wednesday and Thursday with slight variations in the following day. Local observers note morning tides near 30 inches and afternoon levels near 3 inches.
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