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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 18, 1739
Page
2
The document records the empire disapproving a preliminary accord while pledging to honor ratifications with the Quoman Porte. It notes Temeswar governance transferred to Biron Succow for defense of Belgrade and reports a Russian victory at Choczim with Turks and Tartars routed and prisoners taken.
Last Tuesday Gentlemens Pure of Thirty Guineas saw Lord Portmore's Chesnut Cartouch win over Mr John Cobb's Surly Slouch. Wednesday's purse of five guineas went to Squirrel. Thursday's brace of bucks was won by Merry Tow. Friday's purse of fifteen guineas went to The Ladies Delight.
Reports reach London of the Lady of Count Cambis arriving from Calais and Mahone of Ireland marrying at Greenwich. News from Malaga warns captains to expect safe cargo and the Dursley Galley seizes a Spanish merchant ship. South Carolina plansWelsh settlers with tools and rent aid. ill weather and accidents disrupt royal processions and quakes of the era. Press gangs raid for seamen near London while many die or are injured in accidents. Royal court notices and local elections in Gloucester feature candidates Tracey and Stephens.
This fragment lists diseases with counts and various burials this week, noting Drownings, accidents, and deaths by factors like fever and dropsy. It also mentions stock prices and financial terms such as South Sea Stock, annuities, bank notes, and copper prices, reflecting a mixed news and market brief.
A historical notice describes John Hopkins a Goldsmith in Fleet Street near Fleet-Bridge, promoting second-hand plate, watches and jewels with low prices and experienced workmen. It warns that engraved coats of arms will be removed before sale and that no credit will be offered.
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