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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 08, 1780
Page
4
Chelmsford, Feb. 5, 1980. The Essex Committee calls on Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders and all inhabitants to unite in backing the Petition to Parliament. They state they will not vote for any candidate unless merit of the petition is clearly supported to promote reform, integrity, and economy in government.
A fragmentary address opens with a call to the Independent Freemen of the city of Coventry. The text greets gentlemen and sets a formal, civic tone for a public communication.
Wanted a living from two hundred to four hundred pounds per annum with immediate signation. Letters post paid diverted to Mr Wavell, surgeon, Gracechurch Street, London, with particulars to receive an immediate answer. [3378
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies gives notice that a General Court will be held at their House in Leadenhall Street on Tuesday next the 11th of February at 11 oclock forenoon to consider proposals from the Court of Directors regarding an agreement between the Public and the Company about their Charter.
An inquiry by Mr. Norfolk at the King's Head, Colcheft, reports about eight hundred loads of oak timber fit for Navy purposes, located several miles from London and near a navitade five.
Tyche creditors of Messrs Campbell and Anderson in Bengal are urged to meet the attorneys of cross gentlemen at the Cronand Anchor Tavern in the Strand on Monday the 9th in place at 12 o clock. Ladon 9th Feb 1780.
A fragmentary letter argues Ireland’s right to freedom under British rule, condemning England’s claim to bind Ireland by Parliament. It questions expediency, calls for clear rights versus favours, and asserts Ireland seeks free trade and equal status with Britain while resisting conquest. References to Ireland’s status, Parliament, and liberty frame a broader independence critique.
News from this afternoon states Admiral Rodney and Sir John Lockhart Ross engaged the Sprenith feet, capturing six line ships and burning several others. In a separate ruling, the Court of King’s Bench sentenced Merir Stratton and others to a thousand pounds fine each and imprisonment until paid, a punishment viewed as unequal and laughable given their alleged guilt and wealth.
A letter from Dublin discusses punishments for supposed subversion and calls for three reforms: repeal of Poyning's law, Habeas Corpus, and the 6 George I declaratory act. It notes a petition to Parliament on public money expenditure, mentions Harley’s support for the American war, and reports a shipwreck near Lowestoffe and the arrival of the Marquis from New York at Clyde.
An open protest from community leaders and freemen condemns a recent plan benefiting a town figure. They warn it advances the interests of a revered man, who already receives a pension and meals every seven years, while pledging continued loyalty to the country. The letter also notes other local concerns and maritime news from Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Lisbon, plus a call for fair treatment in a Newgate case.
The speaker questions any Irish Parliament bound by English will and accuses the proposal of tacitly admitting English power over Ireland. If England intends to abandon this claim, it should state it openly to gain confidence. otherwise the move is seen as a deceitful subterfuge, unworthy of a rational man. We are compelled to postpone the conclusion until next time.
The Gentlemen of the Committee will meet at St Albans Tavern on Tuesday next the 19th instant at 12 o'clock noon to discuss special affairs. Francis Vincent, Chairman, Upper Grosvenor Street, Feb 9, 1780.
Arrived ships at Portsmouth and Labon include Carolina, James, Success, Ryley from Waterford. William Hansford, Aurora, Gordon, Scanderosa galley, Chifles, Polly, Adams, Dietch, Pomeroy, and Three Friends, Kearny from Newfoundland. Wind S. S. I. W. remain the ships as per laff, and Hannah, Rymer, fox Dublin.
A fragmentary stock listing shows Bank Stock at 115 with various fractions and parities, including Long Annuities at 317 and other securities. Mentions components like Dittons, whaliprr credits, and Road securities, with assorted quotes and exchange references, in a dated market brief.
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