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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 12, 1788
Page
3
The text reflects a public publication of a private resolve by a major figure on party allegiance. It traces shifts between Tory and Whig lines, praises patriotism, critiques ministerial manipulation, and contemplates power, royal prerogative, and court influence. The piece centers on ambition, loyalty, and political maneuvering in the Hanover era.
The House discusses substituting royal power with Parliament during the King’s illness. Sir J Sinclair and others oppose bypassing the Crown while supporters argue the two Houses must provide for the deficiency. A committee resolution and amendments set the stage for Monday debate on parliamentary means to govern during the crisis.
A London Postscript reports heated debate on the Prince of Wales’s alleged Regency rights during the king’s incapacity. It quotes an opposition view from the House of Commons and notes circulating handbills in towns urging publication. Reports from Gibraltar describe provisioning as rumors spread ahead of December events in 1758.
A truncated list of securities and financial items appears, noting bank stock in Revita Co Corifol and Ditto shares, various percent values and bond references. The text mentions Rock Tut Day and Navy related items, with scattered percentages and lottery tick details.
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