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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 20, 1780
Page
4
The piece argues for yearly Parliaments under the crown, citing ancient laws and writs. It critiques Sir William Blackstone, Lord Abingdon, and contemporary politicians for undermining constitutional bounds, and warns against royal discretion eroding liberties. It contrasts English and Scottish loyalties and condemns ministerial favoritism.
A correspondent blasts Lord G E for alleged deformity in character while condemning his praise of military gallantry. The writer disputes Mr Pullarton's zeal and service claims, notes lack of proof, and questions merit of exhibitions in Hyde Park amid wartime calls.
London notice from Whitehall on April 11 1780 invites proposals to supply bread wood straw hay and oats for troops encamped in southern England from Cornwall to Norfolk. Specified rations include six pound loaves for four days eighteen pounds forage and eight pounds oats per man with magazines near camps and carriage costs borne by government. Proposals due by the 74th instant.
The dispatch reports coastal batteries supplied with ammunition and a Count d Effaing to command a squadron preparing for an expedition after joining five French ships at Cadiz. It notes 10,000 men departing from Cadiz, with unknown destination, plus Paris move to abolish Receivers General and favor the Prince of Conde for a new colonel general post. In Warsaw, flood levels on the Vistula surpass 1775. Cracow letters warn of century-high inundations and severe damage. Berlie mentions Soliman Bey executing favorites and others amid suspected poisoning plots. Berlie also notes rivers overflowing in the city and Sans-Souci gardens inundated, the king well. A Cork advocate, George Goold, arrives to influence Ireland’s Canters bill, despite Catholic faith. Ship movements include Milford and Haffar chasing a French 32-gun ship, with others docking. Paul Jones seizes stores aboard Union but government orders return. Aona Margritti and Maria are lost near Rye. Edinburgh reports Professor Hamilton’s farewell and a 10th unit marriage at Inchdairney.
London reports expose the Ruffian Manifesto tied to a secret treaty with the States General, while Admiralty orders send Captain Fielding and four galleys from the Namur to Plymouth to reinforce Graves. London warns ministers face stiff petitions as Dublin merchants applaud Lord North, and the late Speaker Sir John Cult dies after a fatigued tenure amid court etiquette.
Deal dated April 21 reports numerous ships bound for India Quebec London and Lisbon with crews and cargoes including Pigor Mansfield Amphi trite Stevens Justine Washing ton Bon Success Roach St Antonio Heifin and more. Arrivals listed at Portsmouth Cowes Nevis and Stuart include Nicolas Ann Concordia Tobagy Aaventure Alexander Stirling Nelly and Ann Three Friends Hardy Chubb with routes from Frederickstad Armdahl Waterford and London.
Prices of stocks and annuities listed with reduced Beak Annuities 59 3-aths Ditto Tone 4 ths 31726 1-half per Cemetery 1758 59 3-4ths per cent Confol 1762 59 Sths 3-4ths 4 per cent 1777 Long Annuities 16 5-8ths Short Ditto 1777 5 1-6th ex div Ditto 1776 12 g-16ths aegih Ditto 17:9 India 156 3- gdhg Ditto Samingitee Royals Sowch Se Stock and Annuities New Dirt 59 half a g gths 3 per Cert. 1951 New Navy Assurance 131 ros 6d 8 Sarp 75 14th aq%hs Omam 71 6h sgth Exch Bulls
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