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Newspaper
London Packet
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 04, 1789
Page
2
The fragment outlines concerns about neglect of science and arts, urging restraint in deep theological pursuits. It references prosecutions and penalties for juvenile offenders, accommodations for reform, and cites various historical figures and places, including Britain and Ireland, with mentions of authorities and punitive measures.
A Dublin Road fortune teller mob crime tale reports a thief’s assault on a supposedly dumb woman and a forged bill scam tied to a flamboyant young sharper. Also recounts a fire at Burngate Street and a confrontation with constables ending in injuries to Mr. Bod dington.
A violent affray at a Turnmill Street Clerkenwell house of ill fame left several officers wounded and property damaged. Five offenders are in New Prison. landlord and wife bail posted. A horse theft led to a man’s capture and remand at New Prison. A Pembroke College rector was installed as a Gloucester Cathedral prebendary. A banker’s marriage in New Bond Street is noted.
Reports from Stockholm, Berlin, and Vienna outline public support for continuing the war, costs of building a 32 vessel fleet, and preparations to march as weather allows. Notices from Berlin restrict new building, while Vienna contemplates fortress checks and troop movements into Bohemia and Moravia.
After prayers the order of the day for Regen bill consideration was read. Checeer urged another adjournment citing public business pressure and royal health news. Lords unanimously agreed to discharge the order and adjourn until Tuesday, breaking up at 4.30.
Debates on the Doncaster and Wakefield road bills open. Mr. Pelham's harbour duties bill for New Shoreham is read a first time met with opposition from Alderman Le Mesurier. Peachey petitions against it and calls for counsel. second reading set for two weeks hence. Counsel to be heard on Roxburghshire road bill objections. Chancellor cites the king’s health as context for proceedings.
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