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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 02, 1793
Page
4
A fragmented verse item titled The Children in the Wood parodies the classic ballad with names such as Dorothy Dump Rebecca Rose Tabitha Twift Barbara Brian and a bird refrain from the robin. The playful dennouement contrasts constancy with satire and includes an air section and a lyric about true passion testing.
A yeoman of no mean degree schemes for gain and murders a child for a large estate. A spectral visitation with candlelight and a knocking at the window unsettles him. The ghost roars and the door bursts open, revealing his shaken conscience.
A diplomatic clash unfolds as Ottoman Ministers and Russia’s Chargé d Affaires spar over whether Rotlian merchants should pay 3 percent of goods or 3 percent of their estimated value. A conference failed to resolve the dispute amid tensions and alleged Jacobin influence. Rumors link Aubin and Herin to rapid ambassadorial arrival, with Turkish officials cautious of Lemonville’s passage. The Porte orders Bosnian Bashas to satisfy Vienna regarding regional disorders.
Residents report a brief earthquake on Saturday afternoon around four o clock in Shaftesbury. The tremor originated from the southwest with a rumbling noise and caused noticeable movement of houses and protruding objects like lamps and signs for about two seconds.
In Exeter on Monday by annual custom the Guildhall election chose Richard Chamberlain Esq as Chief Magistrate for the coming year. Charles Upham Esq was appointed Receiver and John Tothill merchant Jonathan Worthy fuller and John Gibbons baker were named Stewards.
Sporting Intelligence lists entries and odds for a Monday meeting. Bets favor Peggy against Exciseman and Dare Devil, with Xanthus and Across the Flat among notable contenders. Details include horse ages, weights, and allowances as the field assembles for the flat races.
Northampton reports a horse racing program on Wednesday September 26 featuring the Gentlemen's Purse with winners including Mr. Golding's m. Black Pufs and Mr. Ladbroke's b. h. Neapolitan, plus the Town Purse result for sol. Barry's b. m. Maria and other entries such as Microscope, Wafer, and Traveller.
Racing notes from the Curragh include King's Plate for mares, four mile heats, with Clarinda and Lady Mary among competitors. Lord Lieutenant's Plate features Gold Cup weights for four to six year olds and aged horses, plus open heats and a mixed sweepstakes, with entries from Dennis, Kirwan, Hamilton, Taylor, and others.
A Sheffield resident was attacked by four men near the proposed infirmary site, robbed of six guineas and a watch, and later recovered the watch from a warned note. Separately, a grinding wheel accident at Quterbridge led to the death of worker Bolding, leaving a wife and four children in mourning.
A workman at Banknook coal works near Loanhead in the parish of Denny was knocked down on the highway by Taylor and killed instantly. Taylor had followed the man from a public house at Denny where they had dined and quarreled with others.
A correspondent notes a powerful audience impression from a child’s role in the Dramatis Per font during the Siege of Valenciennes at Astury's. The infant, claimed as a Republican Officer’s offering, is the sole child saved from the ruins, with pathos moving the Go vernor of the besieged city and provoking repeated applause and tears from spectators.
Reports several late week marriages: John Davis of Brighton wed to Miss Boulton of Manchester Square on Monday. T Marriott Parkin of Ughill married Miss Ann Parkin in Sheffield on Wednesday. John Carter, attorney, married Miss Clarke of London in Coventry on Thursday. Miss E Pearse, daughter of Mr John Pearse of Exeter, referenced. Mrs Dedd noted as married in Northampton on Tuesday.
Correct prices for Bank Stock 3 per Cent Consols at 742.5 per cent, 5 per Cents at 1064, India Stock 204.5, India Bonds 12s prm, Navy and Visualling Bills of diff Lottery Tickets 14.83, Irish Tickets gs 133. g per Cent Script, Commercial Excheques Third Class 4s 53. dif. October notes. High water at London Bridge today morning 4 minutes after 0, evening 6 minutes after 0.
Royal patent dated February 4 1792 announces continued sale by Mrs Spillbury at Soho Square with James Willcox endorsing the drops. A London supplier network including Mr Bacon Oxford Street and Mr Destine in Lambeth touts cures for obstinate humours at sixpence per bottle, with certificates of genuineness from Bacon.
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