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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 04, 1772
Page
1
The second page records the House of Commons proceedings showing votes on motions and divisions. It outlines which members supported or opposed each measure and notes any divisions or amendments debated during the session.
From the London Gazette February 4 London reports the Duke of Gloucester continues mending but cold windy weather keeps him indoors while heavy snow blankets Naples and Vesuvius is covered to near crater level. Lord Chamberlain's Office announces mourning changes for court events including black attire and white accents for the Landgravine of Hesse Cassel and the royal family. Monday February 9. The court will go out of mourning on Sunday the 16th.
London reports Colonel Keith, British Minister at the Danish court, denounces potential violence toward the Queen after a Danish Senate bid for her execution. He urges innocence and warns of British naval vengeance if mistreatment occurs. The piece also notes Struensee’s reduced role, maritime incidents, court schedules, and local notices on bread prices and postal issues.
Portmouth reports that His Majesty's ship Centaur is to be prepared for the East Indies and two more ships at the port. A correspondent from Boston, Lincolnshire, notes rioters damaging food stores and homes with no lives lost. An account from Leicestershire recounts a soldier firing a bayonet at a maid, killing one man and taking another to Leicester gaol. The missives cover high water at London Bridge and social commentary on schooling, morality, and town politics, with public tolls and road funds debated in London.
Improved Milk of Roses for skin care prepared and sold by Richard Warren at the Golden Fleece London. Praised for removing redness sunburn freckes pimples and roughness after shaving with cooling balsamic qualities. Sold wholesale and exported with listings in Bath Bristol Readig Newbury and Paris perfumer Warren 4s above.
A reader rebukes the London Evening Pot for biased coverage as to nationalities in public appointments. He argues Scots Irishmen and Englishmen have distinct aims and criticizes the Denmark accounts claim that a Scotch education influences the Royal Family. He calls out ignorance and pretended erudition.
In a February 6 1772 letter from London W Bingley notes leather price increases affecting leather harness and loosened publications such as magazines weekly numbers almanacks and pamphlets. He argues price hikes are unnecessary and pledges fair conduct and reliable service to his employers while urging consideration of the issue.
Gentlemen clergy and freeholders of Salop urged to meet at Shrewsbury Guild Hall on February 13 to choose a proper county representative after the death of Sir John Astley Bart. Joseph Griffiths Esq sheriff issues the notice. Watkin Williams Wynn offers services for the remainder of the Parliament from Grosvenor square dated February 4 1772.
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