Longitude debate and playful verse in the London Evening Post
Readers hear a critic’s practical take on Harrison and Witchell methods for finding longitude at sea. The letter argues old navigation remains essential, mocks new lunar tables’ limits, and praises traditional instruments. A companion poem laments press satire and praises scientific study, with references to Vanishing lengthy postings. The piece ends noting the royal party traveling to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrison
Witchell
Lower OF Justice
Harrison
Barbadies
Biff
Greenwich
Commissioners of Longitude
West Indies
Mr. Harsitov
Mr. Locke
Mr. Lake
de la Caine
Halley
Dunthorne
Cambridge
Mitchell
Sam
Tre PanLapius
Maver
Euler
Haliey
Bradley
Rumours From The Queen's Palace And Regional Races
Rumours claim the Duke of Cunberland rejects a major offer as inconsistent with private plans. A ministerial stance blocks British naval officers entering foreign service. Reports mention hemp and flax bounty plans in Scotland, and low cochineal prices from Vera Cruz. Robberies near Dulwich and Whitechapel emerge amid race results at Peterborough Bridgwater Lewes and Reading, with details on weights, winners, and purses. Trading news lists imports and exports, while Dowing Street disputes surface in the period’s letters and dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everling
Duke of
Newfoundland
Majzity
Vera Cruz
Scotland
China
É&C
Cuttum-housle
John Tarris
Dulwich
Sydenham
Fergus
Exchange
Exchange Alley
Smith
Whitechapel
Petticoat-lane
White- Chapel
Peterborough
Panton
Mr. Smith
Lord Rockingham’s
Mealy-eyes
Gower
Gower’s
Ghafin
Alexander
Popham
Spowers
Lewes
Mr. Strode
Mr. Shaftoe
Mr. Pain
Vernon
Shirley
Romeo
Ward
H. Antunous I
Mr. Effgraves
Ch. H. Posthumous
Public notice on John Page and Ward medicines sale
Public statement endorses John Page and Mr Ward medicines sold to aid the poor. It condemns unauthentic advertisements and explains profits fund ASYLUM and MAGDALEN charities. Notices indicate book and medicines are sold at specified London outlets and by country vendors with official certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Page
Ward
Page
Withy
Prinsfeller
Magdalen Charities
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hyband
Tom
P. S
London Evening Post
London Evening Pott SR
Iris
Tully
Newton
Locke
Homer
Builey
Churchill
Scotch Mackaon
Fatire
Fative
Pope
Dryden
Philaretes
Lon Pon
Richmond
Pain
H. Hero
Sg .g.Fearnought
Robin
Curzon
King Saul
Doke
H. Phaon
Carysfort
Dor- Moule
de Pott
Matthews
Shaye
Thevaires
Marshill
Diana
Dimmick
Fiaves
Grey Peg
Mr. Whibern
Me. Curzon
Sly-boors
Fly
Sol
Jordan
Speedwell
Caswell
West In
Holland
Calais
Gibraltar
Venice
Spain
Deal
Downs
East India
Haimburzh
Leland
Goodwin Sands
Dover Pier
Hal
Old An
New Aun
St. K
Dico India An
Bk An
Navy
Mornig
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