26 Jun 1761
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 26, 1761
Page
1
A long persisting letter describes a native Sabbath in Oswego with sacred tickets, altars, priests and devout rites, noting astonishing wealth and ritual, then critiques British public discourse on brewers and beer taxes, ending with a mock proposal from The Honest Drayman about brewer livery for victuellers.
The writer appeals through the printer to New River proprietors and parish authorities regarding drownings between Islington and Newington. He urges installation of railings along riverbanks to prevent further deaths, citing local neglect and calling for civic action and funding by parishes if needed. The letter notes repeated fatalities among intoxicated river users and references a civic crown as a motive for protecting citizens.
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane presents All in the Wrong on June 26 with principal roles by Yates Baddeley OBrien Davis Miller Weston Ambross Mark E Avebross Johnston Haughton Cokayne and Yates. Foote provides prologue and epilogue. minor by Foote. A pantomime dance by Rogie Capitani and a hornpipe by Scott. Tickets listed with prices. doors open at five. performances on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
A historical notice claims R j Artels Wolke in Yuv ers, issued under royal patents, cures continual acute fever with convulsions and severe symptoms within a few hours. Beginning fever treatment requires one dose to effect a cure.
June 24 message describes His Majesty’s ships in the Downs incl Arethusa Senegal and several victuallers, with others sailing for Portsmouth Africa Falmouth and Gravesend. Various transports and ships pass Ostend Rotterdam Coleberg and beehive in convoy and cruising dispositions.
Yesterday the Duke of York and Prince William Henry dined with the king at St James's. A report of a large sum found in Kensington Place is unfounded. the Duke of Cumberland has sent 12,000 pounds to the Bank as the price to buy Beauford House until an act allows its sale.
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