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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 02, 1776
Page
4
A verbose poem addressed to Garrick describes his likeness in a portrait painted by Farrick. The speaker extols the actor’s eyes, feature, and grace, claiming only Garrick’s fire could rival a painting. The verse lauds Garrick’s humor and wit, suggesting the artist captured an enduring image in words and art.
The letter argues whether Britain and America can settle taxation post repeal. It contemplates consequences of declaring that the colonists may trade freely and avoid imperial imposts, while warning of risks to the national debt and colonial rights. It calls for correspondence to reveal likely outcomes for both sides.
The Lords heard Sir Mansfield’s learned speech on advowsons, lay patronage, and immoral selling of livings. Judges were asked whether a 1764 deed fraudulently obtained and the 1769 deed revoke the presentation. the opinion held that 1769 did not legally revoke. Debates on various bills followed as the session progressed.
On Thursday May 2 the House of Commons approved Wednesday's resolutions on the Supply. It was agreed that 94,4211 be granted to His Majesty to address deficiencies in the grants of 1774.
The message from His Majesty, delivered by Lord North, asks Parliament to enable defraying extraordinary expenses for military services in the year 1776 during North American troubles. It cites possible emergencies and a proclamation under an act of parliament to coin deficiencies, urging readiness to cover charges not yet ascertained. Lord North also notes a motion for a committee to examine the late reduction of Admiralty licences under the act restraining trade with America.
London reports detail Boston’s evacuation by British troops after heavy bombardment and a proposed southward move. Letters describe rebel defenses near Dorchester and Phipps Farm, transport ships assembling for Halifax, and the possible impact on New York. Also noted: political debate on Admiralty conduct and an Insolvent Debtors bill referred to a private Commons committee.
Prices listed for stocks and bonds include Bank Stock India ditto at 3.22 percent, South Sea ditto, Coffol 3 percent at 5423 and 3 percent at 1726, India An. and various bank annuities, Navy bills, and lottery tickets priced with small premiums. The terse entry records multiple securities and their percentages and figures in a single market snippet.
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