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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 31, 1780

Page

3

Maritime Passage Fragments and Arrivals Noted

The report lists multiple ship movements and arrivals including Tarbor Withard from Plymouth. Westward voyage continuing. ships Geering from Waterford and Retsey Miles from Cork. Pole Submission Harper from Archargel. Two Sisters Rich from Newfoundland. and arrivals at Bristol with ships like At Portsmouth and Tidustly.

Tarbor Withard Plymouth veMel A.r.r.iv Portsmouth Tidustly Geering Waterford Rétfey Pole Submission Harper Archargel Bristol Rich Newfoundland

London Parliament and Convocation Events Touch Crown Privileges

The Speaker returned to the House of Commons and announced the king’s approbation to continue in the chair and to be sworn in alphabetically. Convocation met at St. Paul’s with Archbishops, bishops, and doctors in attendance, the sermon in Latin from Dr. Cooke, and blessings in Latin. Clergy were presented to Canterbury’s Dean Cornwallis, with the Lord Mayor and others invited to dine at Guildhall. maritime news included captures and losses, and police reports from Bow Street detailing robberies and prosecutions.

House of Commons Lords Fhouse St. Paul’s Canterbury Glou«wetter Sitehfield Coventry Bangor Oxford Lincoln St. David’s Calvert The Arches Wynne Macham Simpson Scott Doctors Commons Deétor Cooke Econ School King’s College, Cambridge Pe of Ely Thomas Tallis Henry VII Cornwallis Baltic Yarmouth Royal Dublin Samuel and Thomas Cape Swan Memel Hull Bow-street Samock Nuon Edward Bagnell Arid Ives Darby Moorfields Flight Bagnall King’s Head Court Carpmeal Hawel Suartey-street Elizabeth Booth Bagwell Nunn Old Bailey Benjamin Bland Page Brick Lane Old-street Robers Faman Clive Tenter Ground Old-Kent Matthew Sage Spablic Fair William Garland Willesleg Newgate Marcial Lygon Eig Worcestershire Miss Deane Wantag Berks Amite Collins Coxley, Hants Sune

Fragmented OCR note from Lantatter region

Partial readable text mentions a day and place Lantatter with unclear names and terms. Missing context prevents clear event or person identification. Potentially references family or local people and a Liverpool link but details are too garbled to confirm.

Guildhall notices of nov 12 15 and other entries

A chaotic OCR fragment lists various probate like notices and names with dates in November December. Entries mention Samuel Pyckers age on Noweds Xk 39, Red Lied freee ar watch, Thomas Parkes late a Leste, and others tied to Guildhall or Colton, Holt, Norwich, and London markets. Mentions DIVIDENDS and assorted trades and certificates.

Ehomas Mere Shane Altetdes Desuis Guildhall Samuel Pyckers F.nage Guildhal Wildhall Thomas Parkes Viatier Guldhalhte Bexley Kent Mariner Guilabatt Lonion Tert Shearioft F “Phorpe Essex Wilmot Lee Robert Wine Warwic White Swan Warwick Hl Zabech Marth Colton Stifforahite Dhalet Crown Rudgeley Feid-Coen Y Macchan Smith King’s Eyan Norfolk Crit Nether Knutsford Chrihire Gorzelow Mocher Knutsford Ottobe Thoms Gaie Catherine-thext de Strand Ac Guthdhall James Trefeon Alde Birmhingham London David White Bishops Hall Somersetshird John Palmer Axminster Devonshire Rapler Deugget Miker Joel Rowden Devizes Wilts Drayer

Newmarket Houghton Meeting 1780 Sweepstakes Summary

A fragmented racing program from the Newmarket Houghton meeting of 1780. It lists sweepstakes with horses and owners such as R. M. Pott, Sir C. Bunbury, Mr. C. Pigatt, Panton, Eclipse, Pumpkin, Clermont, Conductor, Florizel, and Vernon's figures. Mentions races like three mile heats, Maidens, and various contenders including Sir J. Lade, Mr. Rebfen, and Meg O Kelly.

Sir C. Bunbury Sweatbriar C. Pigatt Chymitt Panton Taragon Douglas Eclipse Carteret Pumpkin Sd Clermont Mr. Vernon Foley Pumpkin Roogs Cachy D. Grafton Grefeenor Sir J. Lade D. L Ne’s Macride Mr. Pulteney Toma Ft. TU C. Davers H. Woodpecker Rebfen J. Lade Adams Bustron Me. Vernon Mr. Buirlan Ma. Bougle Gold Hade D.tredge Feene Meg O'Kelly D. Queenberry

Covent Garden Review of Mrs Oakley in The Jealous Wife

The Covent Garden notice praises Mrs Oakley for her performance in the Jealous Wife, noting the difficulty of the comic role and highlighting her well-tuned voice and graceful figure though with some scenes imperfectly executed. It commends her judgement in several tableaux while urging recalibration of certain violent outbursts to avoid sullying her portrayal of jealousy.

Maine Green Oakey Inrs Oakley

Usage of a New Parliament and Election Petitions

The article explains the Speaker as chief, with members voting on nominations. It notes petitions and elections within three weeks, the effect of petitions on seating, and common practices like letters when a member is absent. Details cover election validity and procedures for resolving contested seats.

Taro Will Fickaele

Irregular Election Delay For Derby and Clitheroe Seat

The speaker notes irregularities in electing a member for Derby and Clitheroe, with influence from abroad and delays beyond the usual period. It cites Sir Neha Curzon as elected for Derby and Clitheroe, and mentions an order made November 16 1747 with holidays and a January 18 election, predicting that the member cannot delay further before Christmas.

Hay J. Balf Neha Curzon Derby Clithero Lancashire

The Narrative of Lieut General Sir William Howe 1779

A second edition of the Howe narrative is advertised with observations on a pamphlet Letters to a Notleman. Sold by Almon Debrett and others in London. Also plan of Union and Commerce between Great Britain and British America advertised. An advertisement touts a Muscular Exercise cure for gout rheumatism and palsy with royal patent letters. It claims swift relief and invites inquiries daily except Saturdays and Sundays.

William Howe House of Commons North America Notleman J. Almon Great Britain British America J. Johnson St. Paul's Churchyard Almond and Debrert Piccadilly P. Kimsley Burgle Soméffer House Strand Sunndays

Election of Speaker Discussed in Lords and Commons

On Wednesday November 1 the Lords received a message to summon the Commons. Mr Cornewall, chosen Speaker, told the Throne he could not feel equal to the office and urged another election. The Lord Chancellor affirmed the King’s confidence and command for Cornewall to serve. The King then spoke from the Throne about Parliament and the nation’s wishes.

House of Peers Francis Molineux House of Commons Cornewall Commons Peech

Great Britain fights to protect empire amid Southern colonies

A speech to Parliament outlines resolve to defend the realm against rebellion in North America, praising victories in Georgia and the Carolinas, and urging substantial yet prudent supplies for the coming year. It lauds the King’s constitutional role during riots and emphasizes unity, security, and continuance of the confederacy against European powers.

House of Commons

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