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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 22, 1767
Page
2
The Suffolk town of Euston changes the Day of the Races from Thursday October 8 to Wednesday October 7 by the desire of the gentlemen involved. The notice records the modification in the local schedule for the event.
The Odiham down meeting on Friday October 16 offers fifty pounds for four or five year old horses, with conditions based on age, wins, and plates. Entry at the George Inn in Odiham closes Thursday October sch with fees due to the clerk and subscribers, final weight determinations to be set by stewards, and additional charges for post race diversions.
Lottery tickets are offered in Halves Quarters Eights and six 60,000 tickets at 1 shilling 2 pence each with share structure and price details. The notice outlines purchase options and distribution of tickets in different fractions.
A Corsican report notes English traveler Mr Symonds visits Corsica amid Paoli's military preparations. Since Boswell's influence, more Britons arrive annually. Paoli seizes Alga glila and besieges Calvi and Ajaccio as French troops evacuate. The writer praises the general for bold, steady conduct and securing advantages.
A Glasgow letter reports cod fishing off distant Western Banks failing to meet expectations despite two eighty ton vessels and an experienced master. Unfavorable May and June froit and stormy winds hindered Dutch herring and cod catches. The season is described as a leap year for Scotland’s coast fisheries. Sir Lawrence Dundas donated 2001 to Merchant Maiden Hospital and plans similar support to Prades Maiden Hospital.
Newcastle reports from the Durham fair with high prices for cattle at harvest time. Sheep were average, horses higher than ever, and a note on flax sowing and new potato yields from four roots with a 48 pound harvest. Also local marriages, burglaries, and market downturns across nearby towns.
In a Carmarthen assizes report a man was found guilty of burglary and felony after evidence showed a broken open trunk, ladders on the Bowling Green, and a torn lock end. The jury returned a death sentence. two others, Evan Morgan and Wilfida Harry, received death for horse stealing. A second indictment against Higgins was not tried due to prior conviction. News from Bath notes a lord chancellor and other dignitaries visiting.
A varied roster of ships sailing from Dantzick Riga London and other ports with destinations including Yarmouth Montrose Stockholm Wyborg and Memel. Entries note sail dates September 22 and ongoing India Pilot references plus multiple vessel names and routes.
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