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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 14, 1776
Page
4
A letter to a newspaper criticizes a man for vanity and overbearing judgments. The writer urges greater modesty and self restraint, lamenting his failings while proposing the subject learn to think more calmly of himself and others for better social conduct.
The Lisbon envoy returns as preliminary demands are outlined. Spain seeks punishment for those who started the fighting, restoration of captured places, indemnities for losses, and peaceful terms. Meanwhile 30 000 militia are raised, ships and troops prepare for Buenos Aires, with Cadiz staging a large expedition under Marquis de Castañilly and Gatton at sea.
Fragmented account mentions the death of LON D.O N Meherday in Stoke near Guildford and cites figures from colonial and military events. It references Jeremiah Dyson and the Privy Council, notes Birmingham’s growth, and recounts Captain Foster’s 8th Regiment action near Montreal with prisoners sent to Quebec.
In the record of a colonial era report, negotiations over prisoner exchanges following hostilities are described. Capt. Foster notifies Mr. Arnold of the prisoners’ peril and a plan to return a like number to Quebec in exchange for safe passage home, with hostages kept to ensure compliance. The deal, controversial for government, prompts congressional rebuke amid broader remarks on war policy and relations with Indigenous groups.
A jury returned a verdict of guilty of perjury only in a case compared to Elizabeth Canning, with judge noting the error of convicting for corrupt perjury. The Old Bailey sessions conclude tonight. Earlier a man died after falling from a building under repair in Goodman's Fields.
Water levels at London Bridge are listed for tomorrow and Thursday with morning and evening gauges. Figures indicate 7 minutes after 5, 24 minutes after 5 in the afternoon, 46 minutes after 5 in the morning, and 10 minutes after 6 in the evening.
Market report lists prices for corn and grains including Mond Mark Wheat at 39 to 40s per quar, Barley 16 to 238, Rye 27-40 245, Oats 12.0 178 64, Finest Flour 315, Second fort 27, Third fore 248, Rape Seed per lb at Jane, Pale Malt 23 to 28s, Br Malt 23 to 263, Pesse 42 to 44s, Hog-Pease 24 to 265, Beans 25 to 28s, Tick 26 to 2gs, Tatea 24 to jas.
Prices of stocks and bonds show varied movement with open and closing figures. Indis and South Sea shares rise, Dino Odtino and Bank Annh show fractional gains. Consols quoted around 83 and 85, with India bonds at 46s. Navy and scrap items noted. lottery tickets and other securities listed in this late afternoon update.
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