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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 22, 1773
Page
4
On 21 July 1773 a lady seeking a dividend at the bank found coins lighter than face value. A bystander weighed the funds and confirmed three guineas and three half-guineas were underweight. He arranged replacement with proper money after the teller refused to weigh the coins.
A letter urges Parliament to pass an Act enabling rewards for exposing efforts to diminish coin of the realm and to rush replacement light money. It proposes limiting payments to owners and the public, warnings against fraud, and authorizing future control of light guineas while stressing the burden on poor laborers and craftsmen.
The statement notes a total sum of 3500001 with half de frayed by the public and the other half by the owners, resulting in 1750001 each. The wording implies an equal division between two parties of a large amount.
A fragmentary tale recounts the Duke of Bedford observing distress in a field. He comforts a widow, arranges aid through the Ruffel at Wooburn Abbey, and secures return of possessions, adding a thirty guinea bounty to relieve the family's ruin.
A speaker denounces the mob as void of virtue and profligate, accusing the crowd of fickle judgment and opportunistic rage. The minister is idolized today then condemned tomorrow, with brief alms failing to save loyalty. Citing general corruption, the speaker warns prerogative and liberty wane as the people share guilt.
Telegrams from Warsaw and Vienna report grand Roman forces crossing the Danube and rising unrest in Glatz. A manifesto responds to Porte actions at Bucharest, while a clash at the Count of Stubenberg’s residence leaves about twenty dead. A new order from the King closes this brief dispatch.
Reports that Sir Robert Fletcher returns from Madrass to assume command in the Carnatic with General Smith set to lead for a year longer. Sir Robert Barker to arrive from India. Major Morrison the Mogul’s ambassador to be received. Letters recount Sea-Horse voyage for a North West Passage, Captain Phipps in pursuit, Mr Wyndham returning ill from the voyage. News of earthquakes at Tangier, Baltic hurricane, and arrets suspending payments in Paris. Domestic incidents include fires at Bruton, drownings, a fire at Limehouse, and accidents in London streets. Obits and local notes, plus a Salem vote opposing importation of slaves.
Paris notes private advices claiming a 4 pén revolution at a court is feared and authorities are tightening measures to stop its execution. The report, dated July 12, hints at efforts to place the town in the best state of defence.
The notice lists tides for London Bridge with times for morning and evening surges. It records 37 minutes after 5 AM and 1 minute after 6 PM for tomorrow, Morgray 27 minutes after 6 AM and 4 minutes after 6 PM, and Tuesday 27 minutes after 7 AM and 1 minute after 8 PM.
Stock prices and bank shares listed with various par values and percentages. Mentions include Bank Stock 142 India ditto 15344153 and 4 per cent Consols with a late afternoon quotation. Also references South Sea and Navy funds with par values and dates as part of a raspy market ledger.
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