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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 09, 1775
Page
4
The text argues that the resistance by Americans is justified under constitutional right and liberty. It condemns the notion of rebellion as unnatural and unjust, urging recognition of lawful opposition while avoiding explicit stance in ongoing formal proceedings.
The Lords met with Commons managers to discuss an address on North American colonies. A heated debate followed over hearing petitions from North American and West Indian merchants, with a long list of minority peers opposing an address that would declare war.
Government signals relaxed embarkation of troops from Ireland as minister defends American expedition costs. The official comments that expenditures will be offset by strategic gains, detailing broader wartime logistics and potential fiscal implications for England.
Gardner named Aid de Camp to General Burgoyne for the Ame rica expedition. Three Major Generals may be raised to Lieutenant General before embarkation. George Clerk appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the 43d regiment. A Great Personage plans a broad army reform once American affairs ease, favoring officers under Major. A pamphlet on Army abuses is praised for force and civility. Near 50 Jews jailed in Moorfields riots and related burglaries.
The London Evening Post notes Lord North has access to all secrets of the Fafion and vows to cleave them. Sir William M-ne plans a similar move with opposition secrets in Ireland. The piece extols the minister as fortunate and hints at relief after adversity.
A London Evening Post reader recalls a large dog in St James's Park near Buckingham Gate. The animal defecates on the gate pillar, shakes its ears, and trots away past sentries, provoking panic and a tirade against scavenging curs and spaniels. The tale ends with the dog’s howl and the caption Poor Old England.
Prices show bank stock India 151 1 4th, South Sea ditto 151, Old Annuities and New Annuities around mid 80s, 3 per cent Bank Annuities 86 1 2. Indian Annuities 3 1 half per cent at 1758 87 1 8ths, Conf 1762 around 3 4ths, India Bonds 548 at 55s premium. Navy and Wituailing Bills 1 percent. Long Annuities 25 r g th ag Bths.
A forthcoming refined edition will publish Lady Mary Wortley Montagu’s letters in a united three-volume form with additions. The work, printed for T. Evans, is announced to be issued near York Buildings, Strand.
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