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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 06, 1774
Page
4
A fragment from a 1770s Cornwall county political meeting recounts factions, the sheriff’s nomination, and the push for harmony amid rival candidates Sir J. M. and Sir W. Lemon. Lord Edgcumbe and Lord Falmouth appear, with Mr. Pitt defending the cause and warnings about tyranny and public welfare.
Fragmentary 18th century missive from Sept 27 1774 in favoring the public use of a noble title. The writer declines an election forced upon him, expresses disapproval of the proceedings, and vows to accept only election by his own fate and mode. The tone is formal and defiant toward the gentlemen and lords addressed.
In Oregln intelligence from September 30 a Dutch satirical print circulated locally. It shows a sleeping child cradled by a fat old man, orange garland, and a non-rampant Belgic lion, with Dutch caption implying watchfulness over a passive ruler. The piece targets domestic leadership blamed for inaction and stagnation.
A common hall vote in London affirmed the present Lord Mayor and Alderman Walkes. Alderman Wilkes pledged to defend liberty and justice, promising to oppose threats to city rights and to consult the people as needed. The Sheriff then moved to Parliament elections with candidates and protests amid lively livery reactions.
Water level observations show tide times near London Bridge with morning and afternoon heights recorded as 35m after 4, 76m after morning, and 16m after 6 with 49m after 6 in the evening across Monday and Tuesday.
A fragmented listing shows bank stocks and bonds with figures like 1444.1 for open, 346 for India, and 3 per cent yields. Mentions Consol and Old Ann New, along with references to bonds, Navy, and miscellaneous tickets. The text reads as a late 19th or early 20th century financial brief with scattered numerics and obscure terms.
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