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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 08, 1798
Page
3
The observer notes continual earth vibration and mass in the open air as streets empty. In Siena much is ruined and churches damaged with public buildings unusable. The Lizza tents shelter the rich who live in carriages while mass is said outdoors.
Reports from July describe Cornwallis efforts to restore order in Ireland amid marauding bands and fires. Gen Myers and Sir Ch Asgill lead counter actions while Dublin watches negotiations over Bond and 72 associates, with arms and cannon revealed. The Lord Lieutenant faces a public address praising mercy, urging constitutional restoration.
Government ratifies amnesty for 124 individuals including Bond and Emmett, allowing removal to neutral countries except for murderers. Lord Chancellor defends executive leniency as discontent cools. amid Commons praise for Lord Cornwallis and attainder motions delayed to Aug 9. Orange cockades banned in castle. martial law easing noted as police flexibility grows. Rod OConnor arrested. fifty youths and five dragoons placed aboard river tender.
The Providence of God is praised amid drought balance by recent rains improving crops in the south and southwest with wheat forward and barley and oats somewhat inferior. Hay crops vary from light to full, Scotland reports short hay but abundant after-grasses. turnips promising in Scotland, less so in England. potatoes harmed by curl from drought. cider crops fall short of expectations.
Hops have deteriorated from the black blast with many plants ruined yet fresh shoots emerge on the strong bine suggesting possible late-season improvement. The current in-hand quantity is estimated at about 150000 bags.
A poem extols a rich noble offering ten thousand pounds on demand. The speaker urges immediate acceptance of gifts, warning delay forfeits wealth. The donor is portrayed as generous, honorable, and steadfast, urging the reader to seize today’s blessing rather than postpone.
The poem argues that homicide by passion lacks premeditation may claim no guilt while cool premeditated murder carries clear intent. It asserts false honour shields the killer yet justice remains immutable, under British law that intention defines the crime. Newbury.
A lament in verse on the loss of a cherished plant from Martha's care. The speaker molds images of spring beauty spoiled by a premature grasp, while urging resilience and faith. The poem closes with a moral about keeping comforts in order and seeking peace through piety.
A German writer in Mentz links evil to mixing millstone powder with flour. He cites a calculation from his book on stone sand intake, while Mr. Sandford of Shrewsbury notes a dog mourning a long-dead companion, starving for ten days before dying.
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