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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1775
Page
4
A dramatic scene describes a chaotic auction of royal favorites setting a satirical glare on political manipulation. The speaker, Lupiter, exposes how treacherous advisers steer power to profits, urging bids on the Earl of Bee while exposing the roguish undercurrents of court life and its impact on national policy.
A London boundary figure sends compliments to His Majesty's Ministers and congratulates them on their colonial dispute outcomes. She declares long friendship with their principles, urges perseverance in political plans, and promises public esteem soon to rise for the leading figures in the realm.
An 18th century political fragment notes IR LI settlement. The Ministry aims to suppress rebellion with dispatch to America. General Gage to winter with troops in Virginia, Howe to New York, 10,000 Hanoverian soldiers shipped. Sir Jeffrey Amherst urged to command, offered a peerage. The writer laments public distraction from the great cause.
A fragmented letter mentions a gang of villains gaining favour of a fool and city figures, suggesting corruption by intrigue and the risk to public trust in London.
Anlius writes to a great man praising justice and warning against false appearances and evil counsellors. He recalls a letter from Philip of Macedon to Alexander, condemning bribery and the corruption of subjects, urging rulers to win hearts not pockets and to avoid hireling governance.
Postscript from the London Evening Post notes Lord Bute and Lord Mansfeld overseeing a move to send four artillery companies to America from Woolwich. The draft prompted no volunteers, forcing compulsory drafts for the remaining units. Tears marked the pale faces of many eager to avoid separation, while American wives mourned spouses who might become instruments of conflict.
London reports detail Regulars from Boston Neck firing on Roxbury for about twelve hours burning towns, with Provincials containing fires. News notes General Burgoyne's recall rumors, Washington and Gates marching to Boston, and widespread unrest in Canada. Shipwright wage disputes and frequent troop movements are described, alongside stock prices and a Graving Dock news roundup.
The Remembrancer Number 1 offers a map of the country within forty miles of Boston show ing the current theater of war in America a harbour chart and a town plan of Boston plus late advices and papers. The second number is issued this day at a price of 38 containing additional papers on American affairs and the latest advices. Printed for several booksellers in London including Almon Williams Bew and Brotherton in Cornhill and Paternoster Row.
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