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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 09, 1777
Page
4
A British writer argues for drastic measures to fund the coming year’s war needs. He warns of famine risk, calls out ministers and merchants, and proposes a broad excise tax and compelled levies to extract funds, urging swift action before winter. He condemns foreign aid and stresses public credit collapse and civil unrest as consequences of insufficient financing.
The above summary indicates the ministry aims to secure the proceeding with minimal expense, asserting the approach will gather support and deliver the desired outcome despite objections.
The London Theatre scene notes Henderson sought work at Covent Garden after Bath success. Managers, wary of London taste, did not back rehearsals. Whitehead Schomberg and Gainsborough praised him, urging theatres to employ him for merit, while critics questioned the judging authority of these patrons.
A fragmentary report discusses Henderson’s failed appeals to Garrick, Bath theatre manager Mr. Harris, and others over his acting talents. It notes Colman’s realization of Henderson’s limits, bets placed by Henderson for Haymarket season, and Sheridan’s agreement to hire him with a generous salary while covering his path forfeits.
Amsterdam reports a peace at Sallee on June 2 between the States General and the Moroccan Emperor. Moorish envoy Don Manuel da Pontes to Gibraltar carries orders to free slaves and load them aboard Capt. Meyer's ship. Nantes letters note American ships arriving with rice indigo turpentine and tobacco and eight to ten American vessels bound for America. Paris dispatches note the Chevalier de Bretigny jailed for America with plans to raise a corps of Chaffeurs under Dr. Franklin’s arrangement. Bourdeaux letter questions alleged American victories over King’s troops as unfounded.
London reports the death of Sir Bartt Keith, Jamaica Governor, as Colonel Jones is assigned to command the Queen's Regiment in America with Major General rank. William Wynyard is named Lieutenant Colonel of the third guards. The ministry anticipates two major events, Ireland's conquest and the American campaign, while Howe and Burgoyne pursue a coordinated strategy to encircle Ticonderogo. Some say Washington may be targeted to save lives, with news expected around mid October.
Reports from Bristol state most ships arrived safely in port while one vessel split from a convoy in the Guiphy. Obituaries note Colonel James Masterton dies at Clackmania. Letters from Quebec mention Captain Davis of the 53d Regiment. Royal birthday honours for the Prince of Wales are celebrated. American privateers disrupt West Indies trade. several British ships arrive or depart from Atlantic ports. Prison sentences issued for coinage offenses. prize captures and ransom details recounted. An engraving on the British march in Canada is advertised, along with warnings about counterfeit Original Lottery Magazine tickets and banking details for payments.
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