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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 04, 1790
Page
3
Navy officials announce the distribution of provisions and rations totaling hundreds of tons for ships and lands in the West Indies and Cork. Names and exact tonnage are listed in the notice and may be collected after noon on the specified day.
An advertisement notes two large volumes of a General History of the Christian Church by Jos Priestley LL D FRS. Published for J Johnson at No 72 St Pauls Church Yard with price 1 43 in boards.
A historical compilation detailing Scotland's revolutions and city life from 1763 to the present, with an appendix on notable funerals and a comparative view of living manners and improvements. Includes plans of Edinburgh, churches, bridges, the new north bridge, hospitals, and urban views.
The House proceeded with private bills and received accounts from V Morson on civil and sanitary officers in India and salaries. An audit of customs and excise totals was ordered to lie on the table. The session planned a committee on the African Trade and debated leave to bring in a debtor relief bill for quicker debt payment and regulation.
Sir William Delbes seconded the motion as Mr Dor ie Vin De ordered to prepare ors in the feid Bill Marine Mutiny Bill. The House formed two committees on Ways and Means for raising the supply with Gilbert in the chair. Resolved to continue duties on Matt Mum Perry Cyder and to maintain the Land Tax four pence in the pound. The House ordered the Report received tomorrow and reconvened in a Committee on the Ways and Means next Friday. The Committee of Supply was discharged from the Order of the Day and directed into a Committee of Supply on Friday.
In committee chaired by Mr. Rose the Marquis of Grahem moved several extra clauses which were agreed to and added to the bill. On resuming, the House ordered the report to be made tomorrow.
Mr. Marfoam issued a notice about Friday regarding the A iy and Ordnance Estimates. He observed little change from last year’s estimates and did not intend to be accused of surprising the House. The House adjourned at a quarter past four.
The latest mail from Holland notes no major war changes among the Northern Powers while Turkish action keeps Imperialists cautious. Reports from Turin and Milan indicate heightened guard measures, with Liberty spreading, and Belgian governance and Emperor proposals stirring tensions that could pull nations into prolonged conflict.
The commissioners of the National Debt reviewed a liquidation report on Saturday at Mr. Pitt's. The broker bought substantial sums and, under a permanent peace scenario, the annual debt service could reach four millions by 1813. The plan, circulated to members of both Houses, aims to accelerate debt reduction though could be controversial among British subjects who value the country.
Tomorrow at noon a Privy Council meeting is summoned at the Cockpit to hear appeals from the Plantations. Last night the Commissioners of Excise and their Solicitor met at Downing Street regarding the Tobacco Act. Reports mention funding for the current year and talks with the Exchequer on tobacco affairs. A Deputy Governor and the Turkey Company committee met at Downing Street to report on their affairs and allies in a flourishing condition.
A meeting at the King's Head Tavern discusses royal missteps and a new view of 1790 politics. Captain Gardner is unanimously elected Member of Parliament for Plymouth, replacing R. Fanthwaite who vacated the seat to join the Commissioners of the Navy.
An 18th century Plymouth port letter reports ships arriving and leaving including the Peace and Plenty from Stockholm and Narcissus from Portsmouth. It notes a large new Bake House at the Vic tualling Office to secure bread for the Navy and critiques contracting issues and bread quality. It mentions the Barbican works and excise seizures by Mr. Reeves at Cawford.
The National Assembly discussed the status of Jews in Bordeaux. The Committee of Contention reported a petition from Jews of Bordeaux asking to confirm their ancient rights, which were granted in 1550 and upheld by successors. The Assembly approved preserving active citizenship privileges for Jews of Bordeaux Sosia Portugal and Avignes.
Yesterday morning at the General Post Office the Queen Charlotte Packet arrived from New York after 21 days, and the Datchweed Packet reached Halifax and New York. A Court at the India House sworn in Capt Robert Anderson and other officers for the Admiral Sir Edward Hughes and ships. A printer was brought from Newgate to receive judgment for libel and faces imprisonment or fines. Several university prizes and premiums were awarded, and a sudden lights-out incident occurred at Plymouth. A gentleman near Hampstead reported a white-dressed figure vanishing under a hedge, and the man later died at about 35, shortly before his intended marriage.
The notice extols immediate prize payments and claims no deductions, praising Hornsby and Co for offering full prize amounts. It argues costs are saved by paying in full and highlights high demand for lottery tickets and shares, asserting customers benefit from favorable terms and prompt settlement.
Dull financial listing shows bank stock values, consol rates, annuities, bonds, and lottery tickets. Entries include percent quotes, old Navy lottery, South Sea stock, and Tontine figures with scattered numbers and fractions.
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