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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 07, 1779
Page
1
In December 1779 Southampton freeholders denounce attacks on Sir Richard Worthy’s county representation. They praise supporters in Cowes, Newport, and across the island, noting strong majorities and a fierce defense against rival claims backed by government positions and alleged independence factions.
Belmour December 2 1779 J Clarke Jervoise writes to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Southampton expressing gratitude for their support in nominating him to represent them in Parliament in place of Sir Simeon Steart. He solicits votes for the election fixed for Monday the thirteenth instant and pledges attachment to the real interest and independence of the county.
A grand Lincoln mansion offers a large house with carriage and brewhouse, two acres of garden, terrace and summer houses, stabling for eight horses, a close adjoining four acres, and furniture optional. Purchasers may pay in parts and arrange security. inquiries to Mr Preston or Mc Greetham Bracebridge in 1864. Also advertised are political annals of the present United Colonies to 1763 and pectoral lozenges of tolu with patent claims and merchant notices.
From the London Gazette dated Dec 7 news includes appointments of Lord Charles Spencer as Treasurer of the King's Chamber and Frederick North as Chamberlain of the Exchequer. Reports on Hussar’s capture of the Nostra Senora del Buen Consejo, and Tartar’s engagement with Santa Margarita. Also details on Rambler and Paragon prizes, Jason and Monmouth privateers, and a will summary for Lord Lyttelton with legacies to Westcote Valentia Fortescue Amphlett and others. A bread-price order persists and social notices note marriages and deaths.
The Duke of Richmond warns Lords of dire national finances after a four year war with America and Bourbon powers. He cites taxes, debt of about £42,271,000, annual interest near £12,275,000, and Britain’s shrinking resources. He argues only reform and measured concessions could avert disaster while warning peace bought by weakness invites future attacks.
London dispatch reports Lord Germain has not seen Lord Norths Irish plan but would be glad to view it. Lord Shelburne to move on the army state Thursday. Ireland agents buy coarse blanketing for export to America amid growing trade. Ships laden with linens sail to the Western continent. Diligence, Comb wrecked near Riga with five feet water. Fothergil crew perished in Newfoundland voyage failure near Isle of Wight. Charming Sally captured by a French privateer and taken to Havre. Two Brothers crew saved after gales off Wales. Brest letter from Mov 20 via Marquis Duart arrives with Mediterranean news.
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