02 May 1771
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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 02, 1771
Page
1
Friday May 3 country news reports a new gang of banditti attacked Swaledale mills, destroying Smiths water race at Rawgill and ruining the Spout Gill smelt mill. The vandalism leaves Smith without usable mills across his Royalties while various vessels arrive and depart for Jamaica India and Quebec.
London reports praise for Lord Chatham's refusal to retire during a crisis. The article lauds his Parliament performance on Tuesday, defending magistrates, condemning privilege abuses, and criticizing the House of Commons for actions against Wilkes and related political turmoil.
A reformist speaker urges dissolving the present Parliament to restore government and curb crown influence. Reports cover Lord Chatham's Hayes visit, Newcastle civic responses, and a London ward council address condemning corrupt election practices. Also noted are international dispatches about Paris, Copenhagen, and a notable prison disturbance.
Lambourn races in Berkshire 1771 overseen by Colonel Sellwood Tuting and Fawconer as stewards.
The letter to Country Booksellers argues for favoring the Genuine Lady's Magazine from Roginson and Roberts, noting they purchased it from Mr. Coors for value and criticizing Mr. Watste's conduct as inappropriate for a publisher. London date April 26, 1771.
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