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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1780
Page
4
A Petersburgh merchant letters to the London Evening Post denounce British Ministry as presumptuous and sanguinary and warn that neutral powers fear Britain and America may set world rules. The author urges balance of power and urges humility for a powerful ministry while not wishing England crushed.
A York letter dates July 28 1780 praising the Sheriffs and Common Council for backing a Knighted approach after an Address to the King failed at a second Corporation meeting. It names the six Sheriff lights and notes votes for Henry Myres, plus critical questions aimed at opposing Aldermen. A postscript includes a satiric doggerel about a meddling figure dwelling at the door of the new Aldermanic hall.
A dated 24 January 1780 letter from Fred Cornewall to the Worthy Elebors of Ludlow seeking support as a representative. He notes canvassing with Lord Clive and mentions distance hindrance to personal attention and requests the electors' favor and confidence.
In a plain appeal to Worthy Electors of Ludlow dated 24 February 1780, Clive writes that his ambition is to retain a seat for the borough. He claims steady support of the constitution and duty to the people, asking for votes at the next General Election. Oakley Park.
In a letter dated June 26 1780 Joan Peachey announces his candidacy for the General Election in the Borough of New Shoreham Rape of Bramber. He cites Sir John Shelley's health and decline of service while pledging to pay personal respects and to uphold the principles of the Constitution if elected. He asks the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders to entrust him with the trust and vows firm adherence to public duties.
The Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Kent County are urged not to cast their votes yet as a General County Meeting will be held soon to name candidates. This notice stresses delaying participation at this very early period dated June 6 1780.
This day was published price 7s 6d Oareign Medical Review contains extracts of new books on materia medica pharmacy anatomy surgery midwifery and practice of physic and notes on European natural history and philosophy volumes 1 part 1 London Edinburgh vendors and prices listed including 14s Neumann Populorum et Regum nummi veteres inediti Vienna 1779 with figures 9869
John Miller signs an item announcing a publication dated this day priced at 108 sixpence, noting the artist painter who created the pictured work.
The letter discusses delays in authentic reports of fleet actions in the West Indies, noting Walsingham and Rodney might not reach by early July. It mocks ministerial hints of American news and asserts Washington and Congress show no resignation or despondency. The piece contends only the siege of Charles Town remains decisive.
A long weathered tale on Sir Henry Clinton's possible North River move argues it aims to force a decisive encounter with American forces, while detailing supply routes from the South and plans to starve New England. The piece also comments on London politics, court appointments, and several local notices including smuggling, ship arrivals, and city security measures.
Sailed for the River the ships from Jamaica and Orange Bay Somerville. Salisbury arrived with sixteen Jamaica ships and remains with Dromedary Scourge Ranger sloops Norfolk Giant for St Lucia Nautilus Moorton Hannah Dawson from Portsmouth. Gravesend July 7. London Packet Palmer from Flushing Three Brothers Smart from Steain and New London and New London Packet Winter from Guernsey.
Prices of Bank Stock and various annuities listed with fractional percentages. Bank stock at 115 3 4. Bank Annuities reduced to 62 1 4 a 1 8th percent. Confols and dits. Bond prices for 1725 to 1779 cited with small fractions. India Stack and India Bonds quoted. Old and New Navy Insurance, Lottery Tickets, Scrip and Omnium Exchange Bills noted.
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