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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 30, 1793
Page
3
At Covent Garden last night Taz Way To Grow Rich and Tae Lyixe Water were staged by request of Their Majesties with the five elder Princesses present. The evening opened with the arrest of pickpockets from the gallery who were later committed to various prisons after Bow Street examination.
A large gathering of archers in England at Blackheath fixed twenty six targets and began at noon. Many ladies attended, several societies filled seven tents offering refreshments, and after shooting the participants dined at the Thatched House before departing at a late hour.
A London theatre season overview lists Mrs Biruindos poised for Covent Garden next year while Incuenon’s engagement ends this season and may be cut. Harman Fawcett and Mrs Marroces tour Liverpool with Alcxty. Pores Munoza and M Creapy plan Ireland after Covent Garden. Lewis eyes Edinburgh boards if the theatre reverts. Quick lacks fixed plan. Mrs Sippons may give Dublin sights with Mrs Pore. Kemace eases after a busy season but may tour. Daly controls Waterford theatre. Belfast actors seek higher salaries. Monarch Ax islands faced concessions. Coxeman opens a compact theatre with winter stars. Miss Datx replaces Mrs Banaisieri if needed. Croven and Kexy eye Italy or Edinburgh or provincial theatres.
At the Old Bailey, on a Monday session before Mr Justice Atkhurst, the Recorder, Lord Mayer, and Benjamin Cuthbert, Thomas Mills testified to a highway robbery on Hammer smith road near Holland-house. The jury found Cuthbert guilty after circumstantial evidence and character witnesses. William Clifton was found guilty only of stealing goods from Judith Griffiths' shop, after being followed and caught with some property nearby.
Plymouth Dock reports May 27 sails of the Viper cutter and arrivals of His Majesty's frigates Syren under Capt Manry and Perseus under Capt Parmea, plus Orettes brig and Spider cutter. A Buckland Down camp reception site is fixed and ground survey work begins for late next month. Ships at port lack enough crew, with crews understrength and few seamen aboard.
PORTSMOUTH May 238 Admiral Lord Howe hoisted the Union flag at the main top as Commander in Chief aboard His Majesty's ship Queen Charlotte a 160 gun ship Arrived ships Triton Smith and Sincerity Gunner from London Adventure Invest trans Plymouth True Briton Gaireirus from Waterford and Hope Pitt from Poole Sailed the Good Intent Orwin for Sunderland and Convoy for the Downs
Mr Dent signals an upcoming move on Monday and urges Mr Pirr to pursue purchase of the West India Islands to emancipate slaves. If meant for public purchase, motion should be made soon, as war prolongation may hinder even buying a cabbage garden. Mrs Mountain’s address notes a fracture from an arm injury tied to horse incident and financial matter.
Sporting Intelligence from Manchester lists racing cards for Tue to Fri with maidens and handicaps. Entries include Messenger, Skypeeper, Flora, and Mayfly among 4 year olds, plus several 3 to 6 year olds in multiple 4 mile heats and weights varied by age and mare or gelding status. The Innkeepers Subscription of 100 pounds is offered for 3 year olds up to 6 year olds with weights and allowances outlined.
Nature guides maternal care and Nurse vigilance for child health. Patent Violet Soap advertised as mild cleansing for skin, aiding elasticity and strength, with cautions about counterfeit sales. London offices named 102 Bank Buildings Cornhill and 6 Bloomsby Square. country agents certify authenticity. Price listed at 2s 6d for four months daily use.
A 1793 notice advertises a grand exhibition in the Strand titled Exeter Change featuring over one hundred living specimens from distant parts of the globe. Describes a two-headed animal, musical children from Paris, and the French beheading machine. Also lists medical cures by Dr. Raynes and Spilsbury’s anti-scorbutic drops with claims of restoration of sight and hearing. Admittance 15s. vendor details and addresses provided.
Died at her father's house Miss Thomas eldest daughter of Mr May Thomas attorney Walbrooke. James Loton late High Constable and Court of Burgesses member of Westminster died after decline and dropsy at his King Street residence. Mrs Horsfield Lady of Mann Morsfield of Thorpe Green died at Harrowgate. William Siddall Lord Mayor of York died at the Mansion House on Sunday morning while preparing for Divine Service. George Joseph Browne Barrister in Dublin also noted.
By Mesirs Tattersalls offers a sale of about one hundred lots including geldings mares hacks and trotters. Notable animals include a seven year old Bay Gelding a six year old Grey Gelding a Chestnut Mare and a Black Gelding plus several ponies and high quality armanian and Barbary greys. Viewings and trials allowed.
By private contract a pair of bay chariot mares, warranted sound and quiet in harness, are for sale. Enquire at Sunderland's Stables, near Exeter Change, Straw.
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