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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 12, 1774
Page
1
From the London Gazette dated February 14 and January 18 in Saint Petersburg, the reigning Duke of Courland is contracted to wed the Princess Youfloupon by Imperial consent with the betrothal ceremony completed yesterday. On Saturday last Prince Ortow hosted a grand ball in honor of Sir Robert Gunning and the British Envoy and ministers with notable hospitality and charm.
Far flung reports describe turmoil in the Russian empire with Jewrainoff and Demidof leading a 30,000-strong workforce and a Tatars and Bafkiers coalition, plus a rebel general Pugatchew. Palermo rises in rebellion again with castles seized and noble exodus to Rome. M. de la Chalotais is banished by lettre de cachet to Leches after exile in Saintes.
Shipping item lists numerous vessels with origins and destinations. Harmony and Sperdwell tied to Sally and Dove. Jamaica bound cutters and ships like Pacide, Speedwell, and Repe depart. Additional arrivals include Dartmouth Hall, Westmorland, and Lifton connections with various ports from Bristol to London.
The Friday express after the tea destruction reached New York Tuesday night and returned last Monday. Inhabitants react with high spirits and large gatherings praising the Batonians for their stance. Indians are praised for actions related to the tea destined for that port.
Reports describe the tea ship at the Hook, Governor Tryon’s praise, and Charles Town burning tea in a mass display. Meanwhile Boston ladies organize against Indian tea, and Massachusetts can raise 80 000 fighting men according to a calculation from Newport. An Indian chief petitions at St James's and Irish Parliament annuities are noted.
In Bristol on January 19 the baker John Jenkins announces a price rise for wheaten bread to 8d per loaf and offers a cheap ration of rice at 1d 4 per pound. He claims better quality than rivals, lists other staple items and prices, and states bread will be marked JENKINS with a Roman W.
In Privy Garden Whitehall on February 8 1774 notices reveal James Moneypenny James Royer Henry Revely John Knowles and John Jennins named as Managers Directors of the Adelphi Lottery to run under state lottery rules. Drawing to begin March 3 with tickets issued in Exchange Alley and numbers published within forty days after drawing ends. A separate notice offers rewards for information about a missing Hampshire servant who stole a livery and fled with details provided by Mr. Wheatly Petersfield postmaster.
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