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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 09, 1775
Page
4
An onstage prompter notes Tom Weston’s first appearance as a steady even if roguish performer. The Dragon guards the poet’s funds while critics urge restraint as performers threaten to outdo each other with dogged energy and comic bravura in this bawdy stage piece.
A late 18th century parliamentary discussion contrasts arbitrary power with lawful governance in England and America. The exchange centers on colonial resistance, naval staffing, and measures against American fishing and trade, noting proposed seamen augmentations, potential embargoes, and the political stakes as Lord North and others push for decisive action.
The Upper Assembly passed land and marine mutiny bills without amendments and moved to explain an act on export utensils for woollen manufactures. They heard Elizabeth Reiley versus Sam Windus in part. A royal address response promised swift measures to support Crown and Parliament, with readiness to reinforce forces if needed. The Bristol election select committee began after a lengthy session, declaring Luttrell and Wolseley elected for Milbourne Port.
In brisk London trading the market shows mixed prints with divisions over dividends and 3 percent bonds. Traders note tentative demand for Indian stock and caution over returns as prices hover around notable rate levels and regional issues influence sentiment.
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